Headstone Detail

You'll find the headstone's map location, Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society's survery reference, photographs, the inscription and details of the headstone condition detailed below.

Map Reference: 172 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 188


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Inscription


Erected by Andrew COPELAND in memory of his parents Andrew COPELAND, seaman, who died 17 May 1818 aged 53 years - and Martha BROWN who died 8th July 1821 aged 63 years Also of his sisters Elizabeth who died in 1797 aged 8 years and Agnes who died in 1797 aged 5 years

Headstone


Type:
Red sandstone.
Dimensions:
124 x 83 x 13
Condition:
Fair. Worn and some surface loss to base of west face.
Description:
Free standing headstone with round top and shoulders and moulded pilasters with leaf capitals.