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: 215 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 217


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Inscription


[on wall] Erected by James ANDERSON, Quetta, East India in memory of John ANDERSON his father who died 10th January 1867 aged 49 years William ANDERSON his brother died 26th February 1877 aged 25 years Sarah Jane PARKS his mother died 17th April 1899 aged 77 years, all of whom be interred here. Also Susan ANDERSON his sister died 14th November 1856 in the 10th year of her age interred in Garlieston churchyard. John ANDERSON his brother died 3rd May 1876 aged 22 years, interred in Garlieston churchyard.

Headstone


Type:
Red sandstone.
Dimensions:
150 x 84 x 15
Condition:
Fair. Worn.
Description:
Free standing headstone with gabled top and raised shoulders above floral band. Set on red sandstone plinth in front of boundary wall. Inscription within raised panel facing south-east.