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.

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Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 33


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Inscription


[on wall] In Loving Memory of John BOAN who fell asleep at Dunskey 3rd Decr. 1875, in his 56th year Also his wife Ellen BOAN Passed away at Stranraer 27th May 1904, in her 83rd year Also their son William who fell asleep at Dunskey 20th Octr. 1870 in his 24th year

Headstone


Type:
Red sandstone.
Dimensions:
156 x 63 x 16
Condition:
Good.
Description:
Free standing on grey sandstone plinth set against church wall. Trefoil head with palm decoration beneath and north facing inscription. Blank incised panel on plinth. North facing.