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: 84 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 76


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Inscription


Here lys ye corps of George ADAIR who departed this life ye 9th of January 1752 aged 56 years. Also his son John ADAIR who departed this life ye 8th of April 1755 aged 30 years.

Headstone


Type:
Slate (Local).
Dimensions:
110 x 69 x 03
Condition:
Fair. Some flake damage to east face but otherwise stable. Severe surface loss on west face but now appears to be stable.
Description:
Free standing with double curved top and checked shoulders. Inscription on east face.