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: 64 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 43


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Inscription


[curved top with oval centrepiece; small wheels on each corner] Erected in memory of Her Husband Daniel McLAURIN Merchant in Portpatrick who died on the 19th day of January 1824 aged 72 years. Also James their son who died 14th August 1832 aged 26 years. Catherine McLAURIN died the 7th December 1841 aged 72 years and Margaret their daughter who died the 15th March 1843 in the 44th year of her age. Also their daughter Isabella McLAURIN who died 17th March 1873 aged 74 years.

Headstone


Type:
Red sandstone.
Dimensions:
141 x 93 x 11
Condition:
Fair. Both faces worn but stable although there has been flake damage to the top.
Description:
Free standing with curved and cusped top above oval relief cartouche with flanking roundels. Inscription on east face.