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: 97 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 102


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Inscription


Here lies John JOHNSON Shep - - - - - - - - - - - - Portpatrick who died the 27th Jan 1775 aged 47 years Also two of his children who both died young and of his wife - - - - - - -

Headstone


Type:
Grey sandstone.
Dimensions:
90 x 73 x 12
Condition:
Fair. Worn but stable.
Description:
Freestanding with double curved top. Inscription on east face. Winged head/soul with rosettes above blank panel on west face.