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: 59 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 44


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Inscription


- - - e - - - -ath - - - - s - - - - dr - - - - - ric - - - e - - - - aged 7 - yrs and died the -th July 1786 Also the Body of his son Alexander ROSS late innkeeper in Portpatrick who died the 29th day of August 1798 Aged 77 years.

Headstone


Type:
Grey sandstone.
Dimensions:
110 x 63 x 09
Condition:
Poor. Heavy flaking on both faces and much of original surface lost. Stone leaning to the west.
Description:
Free standing with double curved top. Inscription on east face in rectangular panel with moulded borders.