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ABERNYTE OLD CEMETERY ; MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS
Survey: Apr 1996
The numbers against these incriptions tally with those listed in the Abernyte Kirkyard Index of Graves document also listed in this website.
1 In Church on tapestry
"To the memoryof Rev. WILLIAM ROSS, agent of the London Missionary Society in Central South Africa died 30 July 1863 aged 60 yrs 11
Ed. note; See stone No.32
2. On stained glass window to north:
"In memory of KATHARINE JANE da. of PATRICK HUNTER, Watterybutts, died in Germany 21st Jan 1894 aged 24 yrs. "
3. On stained glass window behind pulpit:
"In remembrance of MARGARET wife of JAMES RICHMOND Haddon Rig, New South Wales daughter of CHARLES HUNTER, Ardgait died at sea 24th May 1877 aged 31 yrs. 11
4. "To the glory of God and In Loving Memory of the Rev. GEORGE INNES SMITH, M.A. minister of the Free Church in this parish from his ordination in 1886 until his retirement in 1932.
Gentle, kind, beloved by all."
"He was a good man and walked with God."
5. "To the glory of God and In Memory of the Rev. WILLIAM LISTON-MILROY.M.A. beloved minister of Abernyte from his ordination 6th Nov 1890 until his death 26 Dec. 1925
A faithful pastor, an eloquent preacher, a sincere friend.
"His servants shall serve Him, and they shall see His face."
Rev.22, 3-4."
6. "Erected by WILLIAM SPALDING to the memory of his sister JANET who died at Lochton 1st March 1879 aged 42."
7. "In Memory of JESSY SIMPSON the beloved wife of WILLIAM REDDIE, Littleton died 6 May 1864."
7a. "In Memory of WILLIAM REDDIE farmer Littleton died 29 April 1867."
8. "IN Memory of my father and mother ALEXANDER REDDIE who died at Dundee on 5th Feb 1905 MARGARET HUNTER REDDIE who died at Dundee on 25th Feb 1905 and their daughter MARGARET SUSAN widow of CHARLES CLARK DUNCAN solicitor of Dundee who died at Dundee on 21st Jan 1951."
9. "In Memoriam ROBERT DIXON died 1873 and his wife ELIZABETH EMBLEM died 1899."
10. "1845 Sacred to the memory of SARAH ANN DIXON daughter of JOHN DIXON. gamekeeper Rossle Priory who died on the 28th July 1845 aged 24 years and of his son ROBERT who died 31st Oct 1873 aged 51 years also JOHN DIXON their father who died 1st April 1882 aged 88 years also REBEKAH LOVEDAY DIXON their mother who died August 21st 1883 aged 87 years also SARAH ANN ELIZA DIXON grandaughter of JOHN and REBKAH DIXON who died December 8th 1884 aged 28 years and ELIZABETH EMBLEY widow of the above ROBERT DIXON who died 12th Nov 1899 aged 71 years also JOHN DIXON beloved husband of MARY STIRTON who died 5th June 1911 aged 53 years also the above MARY STTRTON who died 27th April 1921 aged 63 years.
Asleep in Jesus"
Reverse of 10: "A dutiful daughter and sister dear
This is the girl that now lies here
The Lord was pleased to ease her of her pain
Trusting In Him we hope to meet again.
EL17ABETH CHARLOTTE DIXON who died 24th Jan 1928 aged 54 years interred Woodside Cemetery Paisley."
11. "Erected in loving memory of MARY ROBERTSON, wife of ROBERT PRAIN, Newtonbank, who died 23rd Nov 1887 aged 67 years, the above ROBERT PRAIN who died 20th Feb 1900 aged 80 years."
12. "In loving memory of CLEMENTINA MARV SCOTT, beloved wife of DAVID PRAIN who died at Myrtle Cottage, Muirhead, 27th March 1930 aged 67, their sons DAVID, died at Ashmore, 3rd Sept 1906, aged 11. ROBERT died 24th Dec
1921, aged 33. The above DAVID PRAIN died 29th June 1937, aged 88."
13. "In loving memory of MARY daughter of ROBERT and JANE FYFFE who died at Newton Bank, 17th August 1908, aged 24 years and their son ROBERT PRAIN who died 17th June 1934, aged 46 years. The above JANE FYFFE who died 6th November 1934, aged 83 years. The above ROBERT FYFFE who died 14th Feb 1941, aged 79 years.
St John XIV 1-7. Also in loving memory of ALEXANDER F. ESPLIN, B.E.M. who died 3rd April 1962 aged 67 years dear husband of SUSAN E. FYFFE and of the above SUSAN E.FYFFE who died 7th Oct 1969 aged 84 years."
14. "Erected by ROBERT MUDIE and HELEN ROBERTSON in memory of their daughter HELEN MUDIE who died 8th February 1852 in the 5th year of her age. In the bud of life we are in death."
15. "In loving memory of JOSEPH WILSON GILLIES died 19th Sept 1925, aged 70 and his wife ISABELLA 14URDOCH OSWALD died 28th Jany 1929, aged 71."
16. "1841. Erected by ROBERT LAMONT Ballayleays in memory of BETSY his Daughter Who Died 17th July 1841 Aged 18 Years also his spouse ANN TAIT who died 27th August 1858 aged 64 years."
17. "In loving memory of WILLIAM WHITTET born lot Novr 1829 died 31st Jan 1899 and MARGARET GRAY his wife born 15th Oct 1833 died 16th Feb 1916 also their daughters JANE BENVIE born 25th Aug 1864 died 5th Nov 1871 JESSIE SIM born 19th June 1877 died 19th Jan 1913
BETSY STEWART born 23rd Sep 1866 died 14th Jan 1933
"Until the day dawn"
17a. Small blank stone.
18. "In loving memory of CATHERINE McGIBBON who died at Trottick 19th June 1924 aged 64.
Also her brother ROBERT died 16th Nov 1928 aged 58
DONALD McGIBBON beloved husband of JESSIE BAIKIE died 18th Oct 1932 aged 65. The above JESSIE BAIKIE died 13th June 1938 aged 70." "Until the day break"
19. "MDCCCXXVIII Erected by JAMES SRTACHAN in memory of his three children WILLIAM ROBERT STRACHAN,
MARGARET STRACHAN, ELLEN STRACHAN, CLEMINTA STRACAN.
On Reverse: "Behold my friends and cast an eye Then go thy way prepare to die Repent with speed make no delay
We in our prime wase call.d away."
20. "Pray for the soul of FANNY MARY WEMYSS wife of ANDREW BROWN Esqr of Lochton who died 27th October 1899 aged 61 years." "May she rest in peace"
21. "Pray for the soul of ANDREW BROWN of Lochton born 2nd August 1820 died 20th August 1904." "May he rest in peace"
22. "In memory of JAMES BROWN of Lochton died 6th January 1869 aged 81 and of his wife MARJORY MURRAY died 28th January 1871 aged 73 also of MARY SCOTT BROWN daughter of the above died 1st April 1857 aged 29 her husband CHRISTOPHER HOBSON died 14th July 1862 aged 37 and their infant son JAMES BROWN HOBSON died 21st July 1854 aged 6 months All interred here."
23. "R.I.P. In memory of JAMES ANDREW BROWN yr of Lochton
Lieut.Col. 22nd Madras Infantry eldest son of ANDREW BROWN of Lochton and of FANNY MARY daughter of JAMES WEMYSS of Carriston
Major Scots Greys died of cholera at Haripur India 19th July 1903 aged 45 years."
24. "Erected by CHARLES GEORGE PLAYFAIR of Whitehills in memory of his wife MARGARET ANDERSON LUNAN born 2 February 1848 died 25 december 1874 "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." Matthew V.8 The above CHARLES GEORGE PLAYFAIR died Ilth November 1891 aged 43 years JAMES PLAYFAIR of Pitkindie died 12th November 1909 aged 75 years also ISABELLA CLUNIE PLAYFAIR daughter of the said CHARLES G. PLAIRFAIR and MARGARET A. LUNAN his wife died 12th September 1906 aged 33 years"
25. "In loving memory of our dear mother CHARLOTTE ROBERTSON beloved wife of JAMES FYALL died 10th Oct 1904. Also our father JAMES FYALL died at Pitkindie 7th June 1947." "Thy will be done"
26. "In memory of JANET 14ORISON spouse of the Rev. JAMES WILSON minister of Abernyte who died 2nd Pebruary 1832 aged 60 of a most painful and lingering disease which she bore with great patience & resignation. Also in memory of the Rev. JAMES WILSON who after having been 42 years the beloved and respected Minister of the Parish died 3 January 1850 In the 85th year of his age." "The righteous shall be in ?
27. "In loving memory of our dear mother JESSIE STOUT, beloved wife of ANDREW CARRIOCK, died 18th Sept 1934 aged 78 years also our dear father died 17th Jan 1941 aged 85 years."
28. "In loving memory of JAMES MILLER who died 27th Nov 1936 and JANE BENVIE his wife who died 29th Feb 1896"
30. " In memory of MARY WHITTET wife of WILLIAM MCDONALD died 18th Feb 1937 aged 76 years"
31. "1840 - Erected by CHARLES MCDONALD in memory of his daughter JANET died on the 9th December 1836 aged I year and 11 months. Also his daughter MARGARET died 4th March 1852 aged 4 years. MARY died 27th Oct 1859 aged 14 years ISABELLIA died 28th Nov 1859 aged 3 years. CHARLES died 12th May 1870 aged 15 years. ALEXANDER died 8th Nov 1870 aged 28 years. JAMES died 16th Sept 1875 aged 41 years. CHARLES MCDONALD died 3rd May 1882 aged 71 years. ANN died 5th Nov 1886 aged 33. His widow JANE PETRIE born at Balloleys 19th Sept 1812, died at Rosepark Cottage, New Scone, 7th Sept 1900. WILLIAM MCDONALD died at Rosepark Cottage, Scone, 18th June 1921 aged 72"
32. "1855(7) Erected by JAMES GEEKIE, Blacksmith, Abernyte and MARGARET STEWART his spouse in memory of their daughter who died In infancy. ISABELLA BISSET wife of the above JAMES GEEKIE died 9th June 1890, aged 75 years. The above JAMES GEEKIE died March
32. "Sacred to the memory of GRACE KEIR wife of ROBERT ROSS at Pitkindie who died 4th February 1832 aged 57 and of the above ROBERT ROSS who died 7th Dec 1844 aged 67 years."
Reverse:
"Also sacred to the memory of the Reverend WILLIAM ROSS, eldest son of ROBERT ROSS and GRACE KEIR. Agent of the London Missionary Society in Central South Africa. He began his career as a farm servant. At the age of 21 he became a joiner. At 30 he entered college and after full study was at 38 ordained a minister and appointed to foreign service. Erelong with the same tools with which he had executed the finest of the wood work in the Parish Church of Errol he erected at Taung a temple to the living God which he afterwards filled with worshipers. He laboured
unceasingly for nearly 23 years in the vast desert amongst abounding perils and died at Likatlong 30th July 1863 at the age of 61.
Deeply lamented by the BECHUANAS, the LM Society and by the friends of Missions. He left 731 church members, 85 inquirers after salvation, 370 scholars and 11 native fellow teachers.
"Not unto me 0 God Not unto me But unto thy name give glory."
Note:The Session Clerk of Abernyte holds more information about Wm. Ross. See also stained glass window memorial.
33. "Erected by JOHN HUNTER, farmer, Kirktown, in memory of his spouse, MARY SIME, who died 2nd July 1854 aged 67 years and of their daughter MARY, who died 7th Dec 1854 aged 27 years. The above JOHN HUNTER died 23rd Sept 1861 aged 67 years. ANN, wife of WILLIAM MILLER, farmer, Wellbank, died June 1888 aged 69 years. MARGARET died 23rd Sept 1901 aged 84 years."
34. "Erected by JEANIE McKILLOP STEWART in loving memory of her husband JAMES WHITELAW who died at Whitehill 17th April 1887 aged 47 years." "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord"
35. "1783 Life how short eternity how long"
"Here lies the bodies of ANN and JEAN daughters to EBENEZER McKILLOP Schoolmaster in Abernyte and ANN SCOTT his spouse ANN died July 1775 Aged Two Years JEAN died Febr.1777 Aged Near Two Years Also rest here JOHN McKILLOP Father to the above E.McKILLOP died 1791 aged 84 & ANN SCOTT above designed died the same year aged 58. Also rests here the body of DAVID son to DAVID MCKILLOP Smith in Balindean and MARY IMRRIE his spouse - he died April 1779 aged Eight Months."
On border of stone are the following initials:
"LM, AM, JaM, AIM, AM, JM, DM, MI, DM, MI, DM, AM, EM
At foot: "In Memory of these Children Their Parents have erected this" Reverse
"EM AS" above "DM MI..below which has been an extensive poem or quotation now severely obliterated with only the word "quickly" being clear.
36. "In loving memory of DONALD SHAW Farmer Newton Gray who died 27th May 1915 aged 73 years. His son ALEXANDER N.Z.E.F. Killed in Action at Gallipoli 8th Aug 1915 Aged 21 years.
His wife CATHERINE TOLMIE who died 2nd November 1940 aged 80 years. His daughter CATHERINE who died 28th January 1956. His daughter ANNABELLA who died 22nd October 1960. His daughter DONINA who died 22nd February 1986. His daughter MARY HELEN who died 18th April 1994."
"Peace Perfect Peace"
"Erected by his Wife and Family"
Reverse:
"HAROLD HAWKINS who died 9th May 1986 beloved husband of ALICE SHAW"
37. "In loving memory of JAMES GILLIES who died 19th Aug 1873
ELIZABETH DON who died 3rd May 1884. ANN GILLIES who died 20th Sep 1905 MARGARET GILLIES who died 21st Jan 1923."
38. Large flat stone "TM EM" with sheid at top and emblems of Death at foot. Inscription around border of stone:
" Here layer an heavenly meinded man who THOMAS MILL-
Date may be "Sept 1658".
39. "In loving memory of MARGARET, fourth daughter of J.CUTHBERT, Lauriston,
40. "1774 George Duncan... Helen D.." date is clear but lettering very faint.
41. "In memory of JOHN A. KINNEAR, died 24th May 1962 and his wife MARY CUTHBERT, died 14th December 1979"
42. "In memory of JOHN CUTHBERT who died at Lauriston 8th Feby 1930, aged 72 years, and his sons VICTOR, died 8th Jany 1898 aged 8 months, GEORGE died 22nd Novr 1919 aged 24 years, FREDERICK, died Ilth June 1948. Also his mother-in-law ANN SMITH widow of WILLIAM PATERSON Shipmaster, Montrose, died 25th Sept 1897, aged 65 years and his wife ANN PATERSON, died 21st Decr 1944 and his daughters ANNIE died 27th Nov 1967, ELIZABETH died 2nd Augt 1969 and his grand-daughter MARION CUTHBERT KINNEAR daughter of JOHN and MARY KINNEAR, died 24th Nov 1978"
died 22nd July 1912"
43. "1780 ? This stone was erected by DAVID MOOR in Ballodoors in memory of his father and mother JOHN MOOR and JANET CATHRO late indwellers in Ford of Pitkindy whose corpses were interred here."
Reverse:
" DM (heart) E- , IM, DM, EM, CM."
44. "In memory of EMILY HUNTER of Ross 25.9.1897 - 14.12.1968"
45. A four sided column. 45 side one:
"To the memory of THOMAS HUNTER who died at East Pilmore 14 Aug 1861. CHARLES HUNTER who died at Argaith 18 November 1861. MARGARET RAE spouse of the above-named THOMAS HUNTER who died at East Pilmore 23 April 1864 AGNES KINNEAR wife of CHARLES HUNTER died at Perth 18 July 1884. In memory of JAMES ROBERT HUNTER, M.A. son of PATRICK and MARGARET HUNTER of Waterybutts who died at Mentone 24th January 1899 aged 24 years also their daughter KATHERINE JANE HUNTER who died at Hamburgh 21st January 1894 aged 24 years and of two infant daughters"
45 side two:
"To the memory of JAMES HUNTER formerly of Monorgan who died at Edinburgh 10 March 1856. PATRICK HUNTER who died at Waterybutts on the 22 May 1906 aged 67 years. MARGARET CONSTABLE wife of PATRICK HUNTER who died at Edinburgh on 13 November 1906 aged 65 years.
In memory of CHARLES PATRICK HUNTER son of PATRICK and MARGARET HUNTER who died at Sydney 28thNovember 1909 aged 38 years and was buried there. Also of their daughter ROBINA HUNTER who died at Perth 24th December 1909 aged 27 years."
45 side three:
"Sacred to the memory of JAMES HUNTER who died Monorgan on the 26th day of January 1823 and of SUSAN MATTHEWSON his spouse who died there on the 9th day of March 1828. Erected by Their family as a token of affection and respect. MDCCCXXIX"
45 side four:
"To the memory of Major ROBERT HUNTER HEICS who died at Edinburgh, 31 October 1852 also of ALEXANDER HUNTER son of THOMAS HUNTER at East Pilmore who died 15 June 1855. CHARLES HUNTER youngest son of THOMAS HUNTER died at East Pilmore 4th May 1877 aged 34 years.
ROBERT HUNTER who died 24th July 1891."
46. "1803. Erected by ISOBEL SIME in memory of her husband PATRICK HUNTER of East Newton who died the 26 Aprile 1796 aged 83 years. Also the said ISOBEL SIME who died the 24th Sept 1804 aged 79 years.
CHARLES HUNTER who died the 3 October 1825 aged 72 years. PETER HUNTER East Newton who died 13 September 1828. Both sons of the above.
47. "In loving memory of JAMES WILL died at Abernyte 17 Nov 1905 aged 58 years also his sons & daughters. JAMES died at Lundle 12 Nov 1878 aged 6 years ROBERT died at Kirkton 6 July 1889 aged 8 years. ANNIE died at Kirkton 11 July 1889 aged 12 years JEMIMA died at Abernyte 12 Jan 1906 aged 27 years. Also his wife HELEN SHARP died 25 March 1919 aged 73 years. His eldest daughter ELIZABETH died 16 Sept 1944 aged 73 years." "Until the day break & the shadows flee away" "Erected by the family"
Reverse:
"Also his daughter JESSIE WILL who died 20th May 1948 aged 75 Dear wife of FRANK J. KENNEDY who died 2nd Sept 1952 aged 83. Their son FRANK who died 13th July 1991 and his wife BERTA who died 3rd Jan 1987
48. "Sacred to the memory of ALEXANDER MENZIES, farmer, Upper Balloleys who died 31st July 1852 in the 47 year of his age. Also his son GEORGE who died lith October 1862 aged 70 years. JANET MENZIES died A August 1869 aged 87 years. ALEXANDER MENZIES died 20 April 1972 aged -5 years."
"In the midst of life we are In death"
49. "Erected by mother and family in memory of their belovced father DAVID CHRISTIE farmer, Magggotland who died 30th Jan 1902 aged 41 years and of his wife BETSY McDOUGAL who died 13 April 1928 aged 69 years also their son ALEXANDER CHRISTIE who died 28 April 1928 aged 36 years and their neice MARGARET CHRISTIE who died 3 April 1972 aged 83 years."
"Gone but not forgotten"
50. "Erected by the family in loving memory of their father ANDREW CHRISTIE who died at Southlatch 15 June 1901 aged 50 years also their mother MAGGIE McDOUGAL who died there 18 April 1888 aged 36 years. Also their sister AGNES who died 17 Sept 1898 aged 21 years also their brother ROBERT who died 14 May 1900 aged 13 years also AGNES McDOUGAL widow of above ANDREW CHRISTIE who died at Dundee 19 Jan 1931 aged 64 years"
"Still dear to memory"
51. "In affectionate remembrance of SUSAN SMITH wife of WTLLM RITCHIE, Littleton, who died 24th April 1889 aged 40 years. The above WILLIAM RITCHIE died 12th May 1905 aged 62 years."
"Forever with the Lord"
Reverse:
In affectionate remembrance of CATHERINE ROBERTSON JOHNSTON dearly loved wife of ALEX T. RITCHIE farmer Littleton who died 2nd August 1957 aged 66 years. The above ALEXANDER T. RITCHIE who died 1st February 1963 aged 73 years."
52. "1789. This stone was erected by WILLIAM WEST tenant in Kirktown M111 and ELIZABETH DRWMMOND his spouse in memory of their son PETER whose dust lies hear. He died June 1783 aged 18 years.
Peace and sobriety adorned his character."
"Life how short. Eternity how long. Hou glorious will the Christian shine. Christ's members like the head once did. He come for them to die. ? comes to raise the dead."
Reverse: Two coated gentlemen standing between pillars. "Memento Nor "
53. "In memory of JESSIE HENDERSON beloved wife of JOHN ROBERTSON who died 26th January 1926 aged 66 years. The above JOHN ROBERTSON who died 12th February 1930 aged 75 years."
54. " PL JD This stone was erected by PATRICK LOWSON Flesher in Glen Lyon in Longforgan in memorle of his father JAMES LOWSON who died Febr 8 1729 aged 63 years & ELISABETH PETERSON his spouse who died Apr 9 1736 aged 56 years." A quotation follows.
Sides: " ML, PL, IL, AL, DL, AL." Two angle figure with trumpets.
Reverse: Winged angles.
Flesher symbols. Flesher about to kill ox held by bulldog.
55. "1772. This stone was erected by JAMES BENVY weaver in Pitmiddle and his wife MARGARET WARDROPPER* A.D.1772 in memory of their son JOHN BENVY who died the 26 of September 1768 aged 4 years. A child much loved in his life and lamented in his death."
Reverse:
"Ah loathsome in the grave I mould to my clay but see He comes who shall raise me to an eternal day. Hosanna to or Rising Sun. Death lost its power the conquests won."
Winged angles; Handloom.
56. "In memory of PETER ANTON who died 16th May 1919 aged 77 years and his wife JANE DUFF who died 20th November 1936 aged 94 years."
57. "1812. Erected by JOHN PRAIN in South Latch of Abernyte in memory of his father WILLIAM PRAIN in West Lochton who died 19th Sept 1811 aged 58 years. AGNES PRAIN daughter of the deceased WILLIAM PRAIN who died 8th November 1805 aged 31 years."
58. "1857. Erected by JOHN & EUPHEMIA SMALL in memory of their father PETER SMALL who died 1812 aged 60 years. Their mother MARGARET BENVIE who died 1843 aged 86 years and their brother DAVID SMALL who died 1856 aged 67 years. The above JOHN SMALL died 29th March 1865 EUPHEMIA SMALL died 13th November 1868.
Beloved in their lives and lamented in their death."
59. "In loving memory of JOHN KETTLES Trottick, Inchture who died 23rd November 1926 aged 67 years beloved husband of CATHERINE ROBERTSON. The above CATHERINE ROBERTSON died 2nd January 1937 aged 80 years and their daughter MARY died 19th May 1942 aged 54 years Also their son ROBERT died 26th February 1965 aged 79 years."
"Thy will be done."
60. "WILLIAM DUNCAN weaver in Burnsyde of Pitkindy husband to AGNES YOUNG died 12 August 1738? aged 54 years. Also GEORGE DUNCAN died 30 Ma? 1720? age 9 years. Other son THOMAS DUNCAN weaver In ? Dundee who died 30th April 1812 80? years and CATHERINE WIGHTON his spouse who died 22nd June 1805 aged 72 years."
"The Amiable Virtuous and sincere Pr of this Couple made them highly
respected while in this world and .1
Reverse: Open book, Handloom and shuttle with symbols of Death.
61. Winged angel. Symbols with " JC JJ" in shield and initials on side: 11 Is C, To C, In C, Wi C and Fr C. "
Reverse:
"1754. Erected by JANET YULOW In Abernyte in memory of her husband FRANCES COUPER who died October 13th 1753 aged 40 years as also in memory of their son JAMES COUPER who died 17th of May 1752 aged 3 years. Also here lyes JAMES HOOD son to JOHN HOOD hir second husband who died Feb 27 aged 1 year. 1758."
Raised band across bottom "memento
62. "1751: This stone was erected by DAVID ADAMSON son to JAMES ADAMSON and ELIZABETH ROBERTSON sometime Indwellers in Abernyt. He died Jun 10 1725 aged 56 years She died Jun 9th? 1748 aged 50 years."
All mortal bodies from the Dust
at first did spring and ?use
To it again descend they must
No mortal lives but dies."
Initials down side: IA, GA, IA, EA, BA, AA and DA.
Reverse: Winged Angel and symbols of Judgement and Death.
63. "Sacred to the memory of ROBERT MATHEW MILLER farmer, Abernyte who died 19th Feb 1902 aged 51 years. Also his wife CATHERINE BURMAN BAIRD who died 5th December 1928 aged 79 years."
63a. Small stone with Initials., "MHM"
64. "Erected by the family in memory of their father FRANCIS HOOD Abernyte who died 22nd March 1835. Also his wife MARJORY WIGHTON dead 16th June 1872 and their children MARJORY died 9th April 1826, FRANCIS died 28th June 1830, CATHERINE died April 1842, MARJORY HOOD or COOPER died 20th December 1852 also MAGDALENE the last survivng member of the family died at Scone 13/18 March 1915.
65. "Erected by JOHN & ELIZABETH W14ITTET in loving memory of their daughter MARY who died at Trottick 29th March 1893 aged 6 years and their son WILLIAM who died at Gasconhall 31st January 1903 aged 8 1/2 years. The above JOHN WHITTET died at Myreton of Claverhouse 25th December 1936 aged 73 years also the above ELIZABETH WHITTET who died at Myreton of Claverhouse 20th October 1940 aged 86 years. Their daughter ROBERTA PRAIN WHITTET who died at Fernbank, Alyth 24th April 1951 aged 58 years. Their elder son ARCHIBALD GRAY WHITTET who died at Fernbank, Alyth 24th March 1960 aged 71 years. Their daughter JESSIE SIME WHITTET who died at Fernbank Alyth 28th November 1963 aged 72 years.
66. "GEORGE GIBSON; ISOBEL MORE; JANET DOOG" Reverse:
"1721 ELIZABETH & JANET GIBBONS"
67.In memory of CHARLES RATTRAY gardner at Abernyte House who died 29th April 1893 aged 78 and of JESSIE McPHERSON his wife who died 6th Decr 1893 aged 85. This stone was erected by the sons of the late Professor JAMES BANNERMAN D.D. of Abernyte with warm remembrance of twenty-eight years of faithful and much valued services rendered to the family."
68. "Erected by WILLIAM STEWART Wright, Abernyte and BARBARA CARREY his wife to the memory of their family PETER who died 5th May 1855 aged 21 years JOHN who died 9 Sept 1863 aged 21 years THOMAS who died 16 Jan 1864 aged 26 years WILLIAM who died 17 June 1864 aged 19 years also of two who died in infancy.
The above BARBARA CAREY died Ilth Aug 1880 aged 78.
The above WILLIAM STEWART died 27th Dec 1887 aged 80 years.
GEORGE their last surviving son died at Abernyte 6th Feb 1921 aged 72 years and his wife ELIZABETH JESSIE RATTRAY died 25th Nov 1942 aged 91 years."
Reverse of 68:
"Also to the memory of (ROBERT CARREY and CATHERINE ANDERSON'S) four children who died in infancy.
WILLIAM C STEWART died 23rd Nov 1946 aged 71 and his wife CHRISTINA RAMSAY died 1st July 1962 aged 84"
69. "Erected by ALEXANDER LAWSON in loving mmemory of his wife ANNIE MACDONALD who died at Wellbank Ist Sept 1898 aged 37 years. Also their daughters ISABELLA CHISOLM who died in infancy and MARY who died at Wellbank 19th Feb 1900 aged 19 years. Also JANE died 5th Sept 1915 aged 28 years and SUSAN MAY died 3rd Novr 1918 aged 27 years. Also their son ANDREW ALEXANDER died 17th June 1920 aged 31 years. The above ALEXANDER LAWSON died 30th Novr 1934, aged 83 years."
70. "In memory of ALEXANDER GARDINER, farmer who died 12 June 1828 aged 79. ELISABETH MORRISON his wife died 2 January 1805 aged 49. Their sons ALEXANDER died in Jamaica 25 October 1811 aged 22, JOHN Major in the 82 Regiment born 11 Nov 1782 died 18 Jun 1852 The anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo so glorious to the British Arms in which he was Beverly wounded. DAVID Captain in the 8 (King's) Regiment, born 14 Mar 1789 died 5 Apr 1862."
71. "Erected by ALEXANDER and ELIZABETH SIME, Southfield, imo their children JOHN died 25th April 1864 aged 4 1/2 years MARGARET JANE died 27th Augt 1865 aged 3 112 years STEWART died 8th Sept 1867 aged 13 mths ALEXA died 9th Decr 1870 aged 10 mths ALEXANDER died 7th Jany 1876 aged 4 1/2 years DAVID SIME their eldest son who died at Kingston, Jamaica 22nd Novr 1888 aged 32 years.
The above ALEXANDER SIME who died 15th August 1903 aged 84 yrs, ELIZABETH STEWART his wife who died 10th February 1904 aged 73 yrs." Reverse:
"Also their daughters CHRISTINA S. SIME wife of PETER CHRISTENSEN born 17th Novr 1868, died at Krupp, USA 5th July 1907
JEAN M.N.SIME wife of ARTHUR J.FEATHERSTONE born 23rd Octr 1867 died at Moseley 16th Jany 1909. ELIZABETH SIME wife of the late JAMES HUNTER who died 13 July 1928 aged 73 yrs KATHERINE SOOTS SIME wife of the late JOHN URQUHART died at Spokane, Wash., USA Feb 1940 aged 67. DEMPSTER SIME wife of the late ANDREW KYLE died Feb 1952 aged 94 HELEN WOOD SIME wife of the late GEORGE URQUHART died at Marlin, Wash., USA 1960 aged 97."
72. "Erected by WILLIAM LAWSON ilmo his wife NELLIE LAND who died at Milton 29th Feby 1916 aged 28 years. The above WILLIAM LAWSON who died 20th July 1933 aged 50 years."
73. "1738" Initials "RS GS"
"Here lies ELIZABETH SWAN lawful daughter to ROBERT SWAN & ISOBEL HUNTER his second spouse sometimes indwellers in Balfowr. She departed this life the 27 of Janry 1737 aged 27 years. Here also lieth ROBERT SWAN who died Febry 1735 aged 65 years and also JANET BOYD his first spouse who died aged... & also PATRICK SWAN who died Nov 1723 aged 10 yrs." Rhyme "Remember man as thus ....
74. "In memory of ALEXANDER TWEEDIE parochial schoolmaster Abernyte died 22nd April 1902 ISABELLA AULD his wife died 15th May 1902 Their daughter ISABELLA MARGARET GRACE died 2nd December 1878 Their daughters AGNES MASTERTON AULD died 24th November 1931 LYALLINA EUPHEMIA died 24th February 1932"
75. "Sacred to the memory of WALTER DOUGALL who died at Balledgarno in October 1838 aged 59 years and of his wife MARGARET MELVILLE who died at New Scone, Perth 23rd March 1867 aged 69 years also their children WILLIAM who died at Balledgarno in October 1899 aged 10 years and SUSAN who died at Balledgarno in April 1841 aged 12 years also to JESSIE grandchild of the above WALTER DOUGALL and MARGARET MELVILLE who died at New Scone, Perth May 1860 aged 16 years."
76. "1783. ROBERT SMALL and AGNES SMITH his spouse ....they .... had three
children ALEXANDER, WILLIAM and LAURENCE
AGNES SMITH died Sept 1770 aged 27 years LAURENCE son died 79
aged eight years. ROBERT SMALL and ... his present spouse ....
stone in memory of interred here"
Reverse "RS HR?"
77. "This stone was erected by DAVID, WILLIAM, GEORGE GEIKIES
In memory of their father GEORGE GEIKIE sometime indweller Lochton who died Dec 17 1742 aged 45 years."
At top : "1759 GG ET"
Down border: "IG DG WG A(G) IG GG
78. "In loving memory of our father and mother CHARLES MITCHELL died 4th October 1927 aged 72, ANN MURRAY died 8th April 1948 aged 83. At Rest"
79. "In loving memory of my dear husband and our loving father CHARLES MITCHELL who died 4th Oct 1927 aged 72 years."
80. "DOUGLAS BANNERMAN D.D. Minister of St.Leonards United Free Church, Perth and formerly of the Free Church, Dalkeith died 5th April 1903 "To every seed his own body"
"His servants shall serve him"
MARGARET HELEN ONUND his wife died 18 July 1935."
81. "Erected by the family to the memory of their father THOMAS HOOD who died 20 Nov 1866 Aged 52 years also HELLEN HOOD died at Burrelton 27 Sept 1884 Aged 32 years also WILLIAM HOOD who died 29 Nov 1889 Aged 49 years. Also their mother JANNET FERGUSON who died
7 March 1890 Aged 79 years"
82. "DM & IS This stone was erected by CHARLES MILLAR the Foord of Pitkindy who died
Reverse: "1758, CM, DM, MM, EM"
83. "Sacred to the memory of GEORGE BELL shepherd to three generations of the family of KINNEAR of Lochton who died on 3rd January 1854 aged 71 years and is buried in Australia. MARAGRET SIME his wife who died at Craighill near Dundee on 8th November 1862 and is buried in St.Peter's Cemetery, Dundee."
"This stone is erected by PETER BELL their sole surviving son and by their grandchildren."
84. ril 1874 aged 84 years also of JAMES HENDERSON her son-in-law who died at Littleton 27 Oct 1877 aged 65 years and of MARAGRET GRAHAM her daughter and wife of the above who died 26th Sept 18.. aged 67 years."
Ed.note. Details obliterate but above James and Margaret married in Culross in 1840.
85. "Sacred to the memory of PETER CARR who died 24th Decr 1881 and was interred at Collace. Also his wife JESSIE CORRIE who died at East Newton Sawmill 10th October 1924 and their family
PETER died 1929 GEORGE died 1940 JAMES died 1941
ELIZABETH died 1954 1.
"I will lay me down in peace and take my rest"
86. "Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM ROBERTSON who died at East
87. "In memory of the Revd JOSEPH WILSON born at Ayr 1807 ordained 1841 Inducted at Abernyte 1850 died at the manse Abernyte 27th March 1873. He was a good man feared the Lord above many. Ye know from the first day that he came among you afetr what manner he was with you at all seasons serving the Lord with all humility of mind and how he chewed you and tought you publicly and from house to house testifying to every man repentence towards God and faith toward Lord Jesus Christ Therefore watch and remember. Erected by his people and friends."
88. "1888. Erected by DONALD McDONALD & MARY CAMERON his wife in loving remembrence of JAMES SMITH their uncle who died at Balloleys on 28th November 1887 aged 76 years. Also of their daughter MARGORY who died at Carnoustie on 15th July 1873 aged 15 years. The above DONALD McDONALD died at Balloleys Ilth November 1889 aged 61 years also his only son JAMES A. McDONALD who died at Balloleys 12th May 1896 aged 20. The above MARY CAMERON who died at Marywell Inchture 6th August 1900 aged 63 years."
89. "1889 Erected by JAMES CLARK and JESSIE YOUNG his wife in memory of three of their children who died in infancy and their daughter ALICE who died 18th January 1889 aged 8 months and also their son JOHN CLARK who died 10th March 1894 aged 9 years the above JAMES CLARK died at Kilspindie Farm 6th August 1909 aged 64 years and his wife JESSIE YOUNG who died at Tayview Errol 7th October 1933 in her 85 year."
90. "Neer lies MARGARET COWPER lawful spouse to ROBERT BOYCK in Milltown she departed this life The Second Day of April 1742(?) aged 45(?) Years Also interred AGNES, JAMES, GEORGE BOICKS lawful sons & daughter to ROBERT BOYCK & MARGARET COWPER
Winged Angel decoration.
91. Blank stone
92. "Erected by DAVID YOUNG Farm Grieve, and JESSIE CRUICKSHANKS his wife in memory of their son JOHN who died at Pitkindie 19th Feby.1862 aged 2 years and their daughter ELIZABETH GREIG YOUNG who died 15 June 1866 aged 18 years.
The above DAVID YOUNG who died 22nd February 1888 aged 74 years Also JESSIE CRUICKSHANKS wife of the above who died at North Bank, Longforgan on the 17th August 1905 in her 91st year."
93. "1758 This stone was erected by JAMES BENVIE somtime wright in Abernyte in memory of his spouse JEAN WARDRAPER who died Awgt 8th 1752 aged 59 years"
Around edge: "IB MB EB MB AB IB IB EB PB I'
Reverse: Wrights tools, Set square, chisel, axe and dividers.
94. "Erected by ROBERT CLARK in loving memory of his sons
GEORGE born 20th Augt 1880 died 10th Feby 1881
FREDERICK ANDREW born 16th Decr 1887 died 14th July 1902
LIZZIE second daughter born 5th Feby 1882 died 6th Octr 1904
Also his wife ELIZABETH BRUCE who died 14th March 1912 aged 59 years and their daughter CAROLINE LYALL who died 1st Decr 1912 aged 28 years the above ROBERT CLARK died 7th Octr 1929 aged 79 years "
95. "In loving memory of WILLIAM SWAN HORNE farmer, South Balo who died 30th Jan.1941 aged 84 years also his wife WILLIAMINA KER MOFFAT who died 21st Nov 1937 aged 80 years and their daughter MARGARET BRYCE who died 1st July 1928 aged 27 years."
96. "In Loving Memory of PETER STEWART Farmer, Kirkton of Abernyte Who Died 14th April 1919 Aged 63 years Also his wife CATHERINE HENDERSON Born Glenhead, Dunblane, Oct 1856 Died at Kirkton, 12th June 1947 And their Son WILLIAM JAMES Accidentally Killed, Perth Market 19th January, 1965 beloved husband of KATHELLA NAIRN
Also MARGARET WHITEHEAD STEWART elder daughter of PETER and CATHERINE born at Kirkton 1894 and lived there for 72 years died at Ballairdie 13th April 1969 aged 75 years."
"In the sure and certain hope"
97. "1838 Erected by JAMES CAMPBELL And JANNET ROBERTSON His Spouse To the Memory of Their Children JOHN died 1837 Aged 7 Months ANN Died 1846 Aged 1 year And 6 Months.
The above JAMES CAMPBELL died 5th Jany 1871 aged 59 years JANNET ROBERTSON died 28th Aug 1873 aged 64 years. "
"Where are going Kindred Dear Husband, Wife, Father, Mother Son, Daughter, Sister.Brother They are Come & Coming Here 11
98. " Erected by the Family in memory of their Father DUNCAN KENNEDY who died 29th March 1870 aged 62 years
Also his Son DUNCAN died 18th May 1860 aged 23 years Also his mother ELSPITH McGREGOR died 30th September 1872 aged 90 years Also his wife CATHERINE McINTOSH died 22d Septr 1883 aged 77 years also his son JOHN who died 25th August 1896 aged 58 years and his son ALEXANDER KENNEDY died 9th Sept 1905 aged 71 years also his daughter MARGARET H. KENNEDY died 28th March 1915. "
Reverse:
"Also in memory of our uncle JOHN KENNEDY died 8th Novr 1900 aged 78 years and our aunt JANET KENNEDY died 21st Jany 1911 aged 92 years."
99. "Erected by DAVID PEEBLES in memory of JAMES PEEBLES, his father who died at Coldstream, Abernyte 10th September 1861 aged 59 years and PETER PEEBLES, his brother who died at Coldstream. Abernyte 7th August 1867 aged 39 years also ANN ROBERTSON his mother who died at North Pitkindie 27th September 1876 aged 70 years."
100. "Erected by the family in memory of their father JAMES LINDSAY who died at Littleton Farm 1st January 1881 aged 52 years and of their mother MARAGRET STEVEN LINDSAY who died at Isles Lane, Dundee 5th May 1889 aged 62 years. Also their son PETER who died 12th March 1902 aged 38 years enterred in Western Cemetery, Dundee
Also ELIZABETH LINDSAY who died at Willoughby, Ohio, U.S.A. 20th Dec 1915 aged 45 years."
101. "In loving memory of JOHN STEWART Milton & Kirkton, Abernyte who fell asleep in Jesus 17th September 1888 aged 46 years and his wife SARAH WEIR who died in Glasgow 29th August 1914 aged 68 years
Ed.note: The lower half of the front facing is obliterated
102. "In loving memory of our dear father DANILE REID who died at Rock Cottage 23 Aug 1907 in his 50th year also his mother-in-law CATHERINE KENNEDY who died 26th March 1908 in her 86th year and his wife CATHERINE KENNEDY who died 19th March 1927 In her 70th year and their daughter BARBARA MORTON who died in Edinburgh 17th Dec 1984 in her 98th year."
"Until the day break"
103 "In memory of JAMES SIDEY AUCHTERLONY died at Couper Angus 19th March 1940 aged 82 years his wife AGNES CROMBIE died at South Latch 17th May 1904 aged 50 years.
Their daughter BELLA AUCHTERLONIE died 26th Aug 1920 aged 40 years."
104 "In loving memory of CHARLES MacHARDY, Dalevovar, who died 2nd Novr 1847 aged 64 and his wife JANE MacGREGOR who died 2nd Aug 1872 aged 78 and of their family CHARLES died 28th June 1844 aged 23 JAMES farmer Tullybaccarty died 9th June 1873 aged 56. ANN wife of JAMES CHRISTIE died 14th March 1886 aged 55. ALEXANDER M.A. Glasgow died 29th March 1886 aged 57. MARIA MacHARDY who died 8th February 1900 In the 65th year of her age."
"Jesus said I am the resurrection and the life. John X1.25" "Erected by their daughter MARIA"
105. "Erected by the family to the memory of their father LAURENCE THOMSON who died 24th April 1871. His son JAMES died 5th October 1857 His daughter ANNIE died 9th January 1834. His wife BRIDGET CRAIGIE died 25th Novr 1883 aged 89 years. His grandson JAMES only son of LAURENCE THOMSON Farmer Charleston died 3rd August 1895 in his 18th year. LAURENCE THOMSON father of the above who died at Kintocher, Crieff 22nd February 1900 aged 66 years. Also MARY SIM his wife died at Perth 10th Decr 1912 aged 73 years."
106. "1872 Erected by ANDREW BROWN in memory of his wife CHRISTINA MITCHELL who died 29th June 1871 aged 52 years. Also his son JOHN who died 21 March 1870 aged 24 years. Also his daughter MARGARET who died 6th May 1874 aged 22 years. JOHN BROWN died 12th April 1884 aged 10 months CHRISTINA BROWN died 3rd Aug 1885 aged 12 years Grandchildren. The above ANDREW BROWN who died 1st Dec 1892 aged 72 years CHRISTINA BROWN died 9th Oct 1923 aged 75 years."
107. "Erected by ANN McGREGOR in loving memory of her husband DAVID BROWN who died 10th Oct 1899 aged 50 years."
108. "1758 This stone was erected by ADAM STRACON maltman in Dundee in memorie of his father JAMES STRACHAN died Jany 1758 aged 73 years Also his spouse JANET GILLESPIE who died May 20 1757 aged 76 years sometime indwellers Abernyte"
Around border: "JS MS AS JS IS MS IS ES --
Ed. note: Obliterated quotation starting "Time..."
109. "In loving memeory of ALEXANDER ROBB who died 25th Feb 1900 aged 87.years and of his wife EUPHEMIA SMITH who died 9th Oct 1911 aged 70 years"
"Erected by the Family"
110. Blank stone
111. "Sacred to the memory of JOHN MACKIE farm servant who died at Trottick 2n April 1868 aged 64 years also HELEN McRITCHIE his spouse who died at Dundee 3r April 1883 aged 76 years. 1,
112. Blank stone
113. " P. (B)RUCE d. 21 Aug 1876. R.I.P. "
114. " In memory of DAVID GEORGE who died 14th December 1913 aged 87 years also two children who died in infancy and of JANE MORRIS his wife died 27th May 1934 aged 90 years. Also their daughter ELIZABETH who died 29th September 1939 aged 64 years. 11
"Erected by his wife JANE MORRIS"
115. "In memory of EDWARD TOWNSEND second son of Colonel C. H. DELAMAIN C.B. who died at the U.F. Manse Abernyte 30th March 1917 aged 79 years."
116. "In loving memory of MARGARET, daughter of Mr & Mrs DAVID GREIG, Abernyte, wife of DAVID URQUHART died 19th OCT 1921"
117. "In memory of DONALD SHAW beloved husband of HELEN MACKAY who died 31st March 1919 aged 61 years.
Also the above HELEN MACKAY who died Ilth May 1941 aged 77 years"
118. On the West side: man with cleaver, upended animal, butcher's symbols. "Solideo Gloria" and carvings. (Prop. against church wall) On other side:
"This stone was erected by JAMES PATERSON & JOHN PATERSON Imo their fa & mo JEAN BOYD who d April 30 1746 aged 59 years also her hus. WM PATERSON who died June Ilth 1759 aged 68 yrs sometime Indwellers in Balairdie.
What man is he that liveth here and death shall never see
Or from the power of the grave What man his soul shall free."
Initials at top: " WP & JB WP AP BP IP GP IP TP "
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