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: 37 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 15


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Inscription


Sacred to the memory of William CLARK of the Blair’s Arms, Portpatrick who died 23d February 1812 aged 46 years and of Elizabeth McQUISTON, his spouse who died 25th September 1807 aged 40 years. Also Bryce CLARK, their son who died in infancy and George CLARK who died in Montego Bay, Jamaica on 3th August 1819 aged 20 years.

Headstone


Type:
Red sandstone.
Dimensions:
138 x 96 x 13
Condition:
Fair. East face worn and pitting and cratering on west face.
Description:
Free standing with round top and curved and cusped corners. Main inscription, east face, on raised panel with scallop motifs in corners. Pilasters with leaf-shaped heads.