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: 120 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 123


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Inscription


Erected by Thomas KENNEDY, Postmaster, in memory of Middleton KENNEDY who died the 12 Jany 1808 aged 11 years Euphemia KENNEDY died the 16 Sept 1808 aged 14 years Thomas HUGHAN KENNEDY died the 8 Oct. 1825 aged 15 years Thomas KENNEDY, the Postmaster, Portpatrick died 18 July 1856 aged 80 years Barbara ROME, spouse of the above departed this life 26th December 1812 aged 78 years Also their daughter Barbara KENNEDY spouse to William MacMICKING who died 20 January 1811 aged 57 years

Headstone


Type:
Red/brown sandstone.
Dimensions:
117 x 89 x 13
Condition:
Fair. Flaking and lamination on top of west face.
Description:
Free standing with rectangular, curved and cusped top. Inscription on east face.