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: 121 View Map

Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society Survey Reference: 81


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Inscription


Sacred to the memory of Mary GRAY Spouse of William GILLESPIE Collector of Excise who died 15th March 1810 aged 75 years. Also of the said Wm GILLESPIE who died in Stranraer 3rd January 1819 aged 81 years

Headstone


Type:
Slate (Welsh?) and limestone.
Dimensions:
84 x 84
Condition:
Fair. Surface of plaque worn.
Description:
Wall mounted slate back plate with round top set into boundary wall. Limestone plaque now detached and resting against wall below plate. Drill holes in plaque, one with lead plug, for fixing plaque.