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: 36 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 63


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Inscription


Erected by Alex & John McDOWALL in loving memory of their father David McDOWALL who died 11th Feb. 1869 aged 33. Their brother David died in infancy. Their sister Janet died 24th March 1880 aged 14. Their mother Helen DOWNIE died 30th July 1913 aged 74.

Headstone


Type:
Red sandstone.
Dimensions:
166 x 21 x 15
Condition:
Good. Faces worn but stable. Stone has slight lean to west.
Description:
Free standing, lancet shaped top with rope moulding along edges and leaf decoration below. set on a red sandstone plinth. Inscription on west face.