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: 33 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 29


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Inscription


In memory of Margaret GRANT wife of James GRAY, Surveyor of His Majesty’s Customs, Portpatrick, who died 12th June 1830 aged 41 years. Also James their son who died 12th September 1826 aged 21 years. Also of the aforesaid James GRAY who died 16th December 1834 aged 56 years.

Headstone


Type:
Red sandstone.
Dimensions:
142 x 100 x 12
Condition:
Good. Some surface flaking at top edge.
Description:
Free standing with broken pediment top above oval cartouche with flanking rosettes. Inscription on west face edged by moulded pilasters with leaf capitals.