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: 30 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 26


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Inscription


Erected by Catherine DONIE in memory of John ANDERSON her husband who died 28th Dec 1858 aged 73 years. Also their children Robert died 9th Jan 1862 aged 12 years, William died 31st Octr 1866 aged 37 years. The above Catherine DONIE died 9th Decr 1872 aged 85 years. Also their son Hugh ANDERSON who died 3rd April 1872 aged 66 years Also their daughter Jane ANDERSON who died 9th Septr 1879 aged 73 years Also their son John ANDERSON who died 24th May 1880 aged 60 years Also their daughter Catherine who died 30th June 1898 aged 70 years.

Headstone


Type:
Grey sandstone.
Dimensions:
125 x 66 x 15
Condition:
Fair.
Description:
Free standing against east face of Memorial 27. The headstone has an expanded gabled top and is set in a grey sandstone plinth. The inscription is on a raised panel on the east face. Mason’s name on right hand side of plinth: Irving.