
About 1978 a group of young people working on a Youth Opportunities Programme recorded all the gravestone inscriptions in Moray. Many of the stones were very difficult to read, sometimes due to the type of stone used, sometimes to the build-up of algae and lichen, sometimes because the stones were partially or completely buried and sometimes because they were so unstable as to be dangerous. In 2004, the Moray Burial Research Group, under the leadership of Bruce Bishop and working in co-operation with the Council for Scottish Archaeology and the Scottish Association of Family History Societies, carried out a detailed program of recording to correct and update the list. We are deeply indebted to all these for carrying out the work and then allowing us to present them on this website.
The gravestone numbering system used consists of the prefix Bt (for Botriphnie) followed by a number that simply identifies each headstone as shown in the accompanying gravestone plan. Note that the headstone numbers are quite separate from the numbers of the lairs on which they stand. Where known, the lair numbers are given after the headstone numbers. Lairs were usually purchased in groups and it is the whole group that is usually referred to.
Note also that the Record Book recording the burials taking place before 1899 has been lost but the information on who purchased the lairs was carried forward to the later books. Because of this, the only record of the earlier burials is on the gravestones themselves. Of course, in many cases no gravestone was erected so we sometimes get the situation where a family purchased a number of lairs and no record exists of them having been used.
If you would like a photograph of any particular stone, please contact me at dave.mcwilliam@towienet.co.uk.
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Gravestones.
Monumental Inscriptions Recorded and Checked by the Moray Burial Research Group in 2004.
Bt 1. Table Stone
top or Recumbent Stone now against wall.
In hopes of a blessed resurrection. Here lyes the body of BEATRIX REMNER
spouse to JOHN SELLAR, Shenval who erected this to her memorie. She departed
this life August the 28 day 1738 aged 40 years.
Bt 2. Table Stone
top or Recumbent Stone now against wall.
Here is the burial place of JAMES GALL & his spouse CHRISTIAN
WHELANS... the (?) July 1750. I.G., C.W.
Bt 3. Table Stone
top or Recumbent Stone now against wall.
Here lyes the body of PETER MILN who was Milnward at Miln of Towie for
46 years and departed this life 7th February 1731. Likewise his spouse AGNES
DUNCAN who departed this life 3d July 1730.
Bt 4. Table Stone
top or Recumbent Stone now against wall.
Here lies the dust of WILLAM (sic) BURGES lawful son to CHARLES BURGESS
& CIRSTAN FORBES who departed this life Iune 4 1730.
Bt 5. Table
Stone top or Recumbent Stone now against wall.
Here lyes THOMAS SELLAR who departed this life May 2n. 1728.
Bt 6. Table
Stone top or Recumbent Stone now against wall.
Here lyes the dust of JANET BAIRD, spouse…. Towie Beeg who dyed the 2d
day of January. ROBERT GALL ther son who dyed in Feb. 1728. A.G., I.B. (on
heraldic device).
Bt 7. Rough piece of
stone.
M.C. 17A1 (1771?).
Bt 8. Table
Stone top or Recumbent Stone now against wall.
Here lies JAMES MIL... who dyed 1671.
Bt 9. (Lair
754, 755)
In memory ALEXANDER ALLAN 1875 - 1940, ANNABEL H. ALLAN 1920-1921,
BARBARA M. HAY 1883-1952, wife of ALEXANDER ALLAN, late of Lochend.
Bt 10. (Lair
751, 752, 753)
In loving memory of CHARLES ANNAND, died at Newburgh, Botriphnie 10th
Dec. 1928 aged 76 years, also his wife ISABELLA KESSACK died 4th April 1929 aged
75 years. Their daughter JESSIE ANN died at Broomhill, Botriphnie 14th June 1919
aged 37 years. Erected by ANNABELLA and ROBERT ANNAND.
Bt 11. (Lair
749,750)
Erected by JAMES LAING in memory of his daughter JANET, died at Home
Farm 5th Oct. 1923 aged 18. Also his son JOCKIE who died in Berwickshire 25th
February 1928 aged 4 years and 8 months.
Bt 12. (Lair
735, 736)
In loving memory of GEORGE CRAIB, aged 6 weeks.
Bt 13.
(Lair 737, 738, 739)
Erected by MARY COBBAN in memory of her beloved husband WILLIAM
COBBAN, House Carpenter, Aberdeen, died at Brankie 7th May 1872 aged 34 years.
Bt 15.
(Lair 743, 744)
Face of Stone.
In memory of WILLIAM COCKBURN, late Overseer at Craigenseat who died there
on the 1st of July 1842 aged 35 years, son of JOHN COCKBURN and MARGARET GORDON
in Brankie. JOHN COCKBURN died in 1848 aged 82 and MARGARET GORDON died in 1846
aged 73
Reverse of Stone
Here lyes the dust of ROBERT COBAN lawful son of MARGARET SELLAR in
Blackmuir, who lived Christianly & departed this life the 8th Septr. 1748(?)
aged … Remainder Illegible. "Here sleeps in death, a parent's stay
whom God called in his bloom away".
Bt 16. (Lair
745, 746)
In memory of ANN BREMNER, spouse of ROBERT COCKBURN, Feuar in Keith, who
died 3rd May 1803 aged 27. And of ELSPET DUFF, spouse of GEO. COCKBURN,
Tobacconist in Keith, who died 4th Jany. 1846 aged 25. And of GEORGE COCKBURN,
Tobacconist in Keith who died 18th February 1874 aged 73 years. And of JANET
DUFF who died 26th April 1875 aged 63. And of ROBERT COCKBURN, Feuar in Keith
who died 17th October 1831 aged 58.
Bt 17. (Lairs 722,
723)
Erected by JOHN WATT, Woodend Croft, in memory of his father, Private
JAMES A. WATT, 5th Seaforth Highlanders, died Etaples, France, 26.3.1918 aged
18. ELIZABETH M. WATT died 14.10.1922 aged 21. And his wife MARGARET BURGESS
died East Lodge 2.2.1941 aged 72, his son JOHN died Keith 29.9.1942 aged 39 also
the above mentioned JOHN WATT died 13.11.1944 aged 64.
Bt 17a.
(Lair 724, 725)
In memory of PETER COPLAND, died Mill of Towie 30th September 1923
aged 54 years.
Bt 18.
(Lair 720, 721)
In loving memory of JEANNIE EDWARD BARCLAY died 20th May 1921 aged 1
year 4 months. JANE BARCLAY, Glack of Clunymore died 8th Oct. 1928 aged 65
years. GEORGE BARCLAY, Glack, died 19th June 1930 aged 63 years. JESSIE DUFFUS,
Loch Park, Drummuir died 14th June 1951 aged 59 years. GORDON DUFFUS, 2, Vernon
Street, Saltcoats, died 2nd June 1971 aged 87 years.
Mason; Cruikshank.
Bt 18a. (Lair 697)
In loving memory of JEAN DUNCAN SMITH, Sauchenward, died on 24th Oct.
1938.
Bt 19.
(Lair 717, 718, 719)
In loving memory of THOMAS DAVIDSON who died at The Kennels, Drummuir,
15th December 1920 aged 55 years. Also his wife MARGARET TOPP who died at 13,
Broomhill Road, Keith 18th Jan. 1949 aged 76 years. Their sons JOHN ROBERTSON
DAVIDSON died 10th January 1969 aged 55 years, WILLIAM DAVIDSON died 15th April
1973 aged 68 years.
Bt 19a. (Lair 714,
715, 716) (No record of interments so probably not be buried here.)
R.A.M.C Emblem
160995 Private P. A. STRACHAN, Royal Army Medical Corps, 5th September 1919.
Bt 19b. (No record
of interments so may not be buried here.)
K.S. In loving memory of MARY THOMSON FORBES 1902-1991, wife of JOHN
KEITH SELLAR and mother of FORBES. Also JUDITH MONICA COCKBURN 1938-1997, wife
of FORBES KEITH SELLAR.
Bt 20.
(Lair 714, 715, 716)
In memory of my husband CHARLES CAMERON who died at Curlusk, Boharm,
22nd June 1912 aged 53 years. His son HARRY died of wounds in France 7th April
1918 aged 24. Also his nephew Pt. PETER A. STRACHAN who died at Edinburgh 5th
Sep. 1918 aged 29. His wife JANE ANN McKAY who died at Curlusk 10th June 1956
aged 80 and their son WILLIAM who died at Curlusk 3rd April 1957 aged 58 years.
Bt 22.
(Lair 701, 702, 703, 704, 705)
In memory of ALEXANDER MILNE, Feuar, Dufftown, who died there on the
26th September 1862 aged 71 years, and ANN TAYLOR his wife who died at the
Schoolhouse, Dufftown on the 15th October 1887 aged 93 years. Also of WILIAM
MILNE, Surgeon, their third son who died at sea on the 29th May 1884 aged 54
years. Also of GEORGE their eldest (son) who died at Aberdeen on 12th September
1910 aged 88 years.
Bt 23.
Flat Stone (Lair 701, 702, 703, 704, 705)
In memory sacred. This stone is erected by PETER MILNE after a
residence of 23 years in the West Indies in commemoration of his affection to
his beloved mother, brothers and sisters, viz; HELEN MITCHELL, late wife of
ALEXANDER MILNE, Maltkiln, Mortlach, who departed this life 19th day of June
1838 in the 73rd year of her age, ROBERT, eldest brother, who died 28th day of
June 1828 in the 35th year of his age. MARY, eldest sister, who died 17th day of
April 1822 in the 25th year of her age. JAMES, younger brother, died 13th day of
May 1837 in the 35th year of his age. The above PETER MILNE Esqr., the erector
of this stone, died Barbados 11th day of February 1818 aged 30 years. ALEXANDER
MILNE, Maltkiln, died 11th of March 1851 aged 86 years. HELEN MILNE died 3rd
Feberuary (sic) 1837 aged 8. GEORGE M. MILNE died the 11th of Feberuary (sic)
1863 aged 28. JANE MILNE died the 19th January 1864 aged 31 years. ALEXANDER
MILNE, son of ALEXR MILNE, late of Maltkiln died at the Fife Arms
Hotel, Dufftown 28th day of May 1871 aged 65 years. The three names immediately
before this were of this family also and of his spouse JANE GRANT, who died 18th
January 1881 aged 80 years. This humble monument erected the 12 day of August
1839.
Along bevelled edge of the flat stone;
HELEN MILNE who died the 20th August 1892 aged 50 years.
Bt 24.
(Lair 691, 692, 693, 694, 695, 696)
In loving memory of GEORGE, died 15th March 1932 aged 10½ years,
and CONSTANCE, died in infancy. Children of ANDREW & ELIZABETH GEDDES,
Broomhill, Botriphnie. ELIZABETH died 3rd Nov. 1937 aged 15. Also ALLAN JAMES
died 9th April 1939 aged 3½.
Bt 25.
(Lair 691, 692, 693, 694, 695, 696)
In memory of JOHN MacDONALD died Easterton Cottage 22nd May 1936
aged 77 years, and his son JAMES fell in action in France 27th Sep. 1915 aged
20, and his wife JANE GORDON died Huntly 2nd June 1945 aged 80 years.
Bt 26.
(Lair 676, 677, 678)
Stone Recorded on 1978 Survey, now missing.
In loving memory of our little baby ELLA, daughter of WILLIAM ADAM, died
Glenheath 9.5.1912 aged 15 weeks.
Bt 27.
(Lair 675)
In memory of JOHN LORIMER, sometime farmer in Mains of Ardbrack died
Janry 15th 1769 aged 63 years and his wife ANN RAINY who died
Ardbrack 6 March 1758 aged 56 years. & Their children JAMES and JOHN died in
nonoage (sic). Also JANNET ORD wife of WILLIAM LORIMER who died 16th June
1805 aged 69 years. The fore said WILIAM LORIMER died Midtown of Bellyhack Febry
1816 aged 75 years. To perpetuate the memory of the best of relations this stone
is placed here by WILLIAM LORIMER, farmer in Midtown of Bellyhack 16th March
1807.
Bt 28.
(Lair 668)
McPHAIL. PETER.
Bt 29.
(Lair 668)
The first part of this inscription is recorded from the 1978
Survey, being now inaccessible. The second half was read as part of current
Survey.
First section.
Near this stone was buried the body of PETER McPHAIL 1709, and also the body
of his son GEORGE McPHAIL, 1774, in the 67th year of his age. Also the body of
GEORGE McPHAIL, son of the above GEORGE, 1818, in the 69th year of his age.
Second section.
Here likewise lies ROBERT McPHAIL (son of the within GEORGE McPHAIL, senr.)
Blacksmith in Nova Scotia 36 years, who died at Cachenhead 8th March 1835 aged
78.
"My sledge and hammer lie declined
My bellows too has lost their wind.
My fire's extinct, my forge decayed
And in the dust my vice is laid.
My coal is spent, my iron gone
My nails are drove, my work is done.
My fire-dried corpse here lies at rest
My soul smoke-like soars to be blest".
By GEORGE McWILLIE.
Bt 30.
(Lair 689, 690)
MARY WATSON, beloved wife of WILLIAM WISEMAN died at Woodend 22nd
June 1928 aged 60.
Bt 32.
(Lair 674) 1978 Transcription, stone now illegible due to delamination.
Sacred to the memory of ALEXANDER CHALMERS died Broomhill 14.8.1875 aged
79 years and also of his wife ANN GREEN died Midtown, Bellyhack 8.8.1839 aged 41
years. Also of their son ROBERT 1837 aged 3 years and of their son WILLIAM died
Elgin 19.6.1851 aged 30 years. Also of their daughter JANE died Elgin 5.8.1852
aged 20 years and of ANN died England 30.10.1871 aged 40 years.
Bt 33.
(Lair 669, 670, 671)
Erected by MARY McLEAN in memory of her beloved husband JAMES SELLAR
who died at Tongue, Kininvie, 6th Decr. 1895 aged 63 years. Also the above MARY
McLEAN who died at Dufftowm 5th Nov. 1922 aged 89 years.
Bt 34.
(Lair 669, 670, 671)
SELLAR.
In loving memory of JOHN SELLAR, Feuar, Land St., Keith, who died at Aberdeen
6th Oct. 1899 aged 68 years and of his wife JANE McROBERT who died at Keith 8th
April 1875 aged 49 years. Also of their daughter MARGARET who died in infancy
and of their son JOHN SELLAR who died at Aberdeen 18th Oct. 1924 aged 64 years,
and his son JOHN KEITH SELLAR 1896-1954.
Bt 35.
(Lair 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657)
West Face.
This is thought to have been the first gravestone in this Church Yard
marking the burial ground of the SELLARS, a race of Blacksmiths for 400 years as
may be seen on the other side. Under it lies the body of ROBERT SELLAR,
Blacksmith in Tenantown who died Janry. 1815 in the 57th year….. of the…race.
Also his spouse ISABEL HAY who died 26th May 1851 aged 80. Their second ….
ROBERT died March ..(4?)th 1821 aged 23 at Pitsfield Ma(s)…. America, &
their 5th …. FRANCES died bathing at Aberdeen Augt. 1828 aged 19, his bous (sic)
lie here.
East Face.
Here lyes THOMAS SELLAR, Smith, vho dyed the last of March 1667. W.S. dyd
the 7 of Desembr 1693, IOHN S. dyed Decr. 9 1695. IAMES SELLAR. …HO…SELLAR
departed Dec (1)703 aged 75, ALEXR. SELL(A)R son to IAMES SELLAR departed N…
18 1703 aged 48. T.S. I.S. A. GOR… aged 34, buried 31 Iuly 1711. T.. died
Iuney 1st 1738 . Memento Mori. Erected by FORBES KEITH SELLAR in memory of his
father.
Bt 36.
(Lair 641, 642, 643)
In loving memory of JESSIE GAULD, wife of HUGH McINTOSH died at
Glack, Botriphnie, 17th Feb. 1909 aged 75 years. The above HUGH McINTOSH who
died at Coldhome, Auchindoun, 5th April 1926 aged 88 years.
Bt 37.
(Lair 647, 648, 649, 650, 651)
Erected by JAMES GEORGE and ANN GAULD, Mains of Drummuir, in memory
of their daughter ISABELLA, died July the 17th 1860 aged 24 years. Also their
son JOHN died 9th February 1861 aged 30 years. The above JAMES GEORGE died 7th
January 1871 aged 75 years, also his wife ANN GAULD who died at Mains of
Drummuir 12th December 1872 aged 77 years. Also their son JAMES GEORGE who died
at Invermarkie, Glass, 1st Oct. 1887 aged 59 years.
Bt 38.
(Lair 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657)
Here lyes JANET DUNCAN who depart this life January 28 1699, spouse
to JAMES SELLAR.
Bt 39.
(Lair 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657)
A. SLR 1703.
Bt 40.
(Lair 658, 659, 660)
Erected in memory of WILLIAM WILSON who died at Lennoch Cottage,
Botriphnie 24th Oct. 1911 aged 67 years, also his wife HELEN EDWARD who died at
Lennoch Cottage 5th Dec. 1919 aged 78 years. Their son JAMES EDWARD who died at
Lennoch Cottage 15th Jan. 1926 aged 57 years, and ANN McCULLOCH, wife of the
above JAMES EDWARD died at Daleigh Cottage, Advie 16th May 1939 aged 69 years.
Bt 41.
(Lair 606, 607, 608, 609)
Here lies the body of JOHN ORD, sometime Mason in Croft G… who
departed this life 8.10.1775 in the 66th year of his age. This stone was erected
by CICILIA HARPER his spouse.
Bt 42.
(Lair 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632)
In loving memory of ELIZA, eldest daughter of ALEXANDER BURGESS,
Braehead, who died 2nd April 1906 aged 46 years. JESSIE, third daughter, died
8th February 1907 aged 39 years. MARY, fourth daughter, died 24th Decr. 1908
aged 39 years. His son ALEXANDER ADAM died 3rd Aug. 1915 aged 57 years. His wife
ELIZA M. AUCHINACHIE died 23rd May 1918 aged 83 years, and the above ALEXANDER
BURGESS died 10th March 1922 aged 94 years. Also his daughter MARGARET died at
Keith 18th May 1940 aged 76 years. "Under neath are the everlasting arms.
Until the day break".
Bt 43.
(Lair 623, 624, 625)
In loving memory of JAMES THOMSON who died at Corrie, Botriphnie 1st
January 1904 aged 78 years. Also his wife ISABELL KELMAN who died 30th August
1905 aged 72 years..
Bt 44. (Lair
621)
In loving memory of JAMES ROBERTSON, Tailor, Glack of Midthird, born
3rd Feb. 1808, died 28th July 1884 aged 76 years. And his wife ISABELLA ADDISON
born 22nd March 1807, died 21st June 1898 aged 91 years. Erected by their
grandson W. R. DEY, Pretoria.
Bt 45.
F.S.
Bt 46.
(Lair 616, 617, 618)
SHEARER.
Erected by THOMAS SHEARER in memory of his parents GEORGE SHEARER, Farmer,
Tenrood, died there 20th May 1853 aged 79. His wife JANET MILNE died at Starhead
30th Nov. 1868 aged 73. His brothers HUGH, Farmer, Towie, died there 26th Oct.
1889 aged 69, PETER, Farmer, Howdoup, died at Buckie 25th Aug. 1890 aged 68. His
wife ANN ROBERTSON died at Tenrood 21st Feb. 1863 aged 35. JAMES, Carpenter,
Towie, died there 9th Nov. 1861 aged 27. His nephew GEORGE, Carpenter, Keith,
died there 11th Aug. 1900 aged 40. His son GEORGE died at Keith 9th Dec. 1901
aged 14 months. Also the said THOMAS SHEARER died at Keith 19th March 1902 aged
66.
Bt 47.
(Lair 616, 617, 618)
In memoriam of HUGH SHEARER, Newton, Keith, who died there 30th May
1917 aged 67 years. Erected by his brother GEORGE.
Bt 48. (Lair
610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615)
Erected by GEORGE SHEARER in memory of his beloved wife JANE
DAVIDSON who died at Keith 18th Sep. 1896 aged 33. Also their family ELIZABETH
BARBARA JEANNIE who died at Corsairtly 1st Dec. 1908 aged 13 years. JEANIE, HUGH
and JESSIE HELEN who all died in infancy. ALEXANDER who died at Boulougne,
France, 15th Sep. 1916 aged 26.
Bt 49. (Lair
610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615)
Face of Stone.
In memory of JOHN SHEARER, some-time Farmer at Oldlenach who died June 29th
1824 aged 84 years. Also MAGDALEN MILNE, spouse to his son GEORGE SHEARER,
Sawmiller, Tenrood, who died 1st Jan. 1819 aged 41 years. And JAMES SHEARER
their son who died 20th May 1819 aged..., likewise JOHN SHEARED died 21st Decr
1822 aged 19 years.
Reverse of Stone.
Also in memory of foresaid GEO. SHEARER, Sawmiller, Tenrood, who died the
20th May 1853 aged 79 years.
Bt 50. (Lair
610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615)
In memory of WILLIAM SHEARER, Farmer, Shandston, Boharm, who died
18th May 1883 aged 72 years, and of his wife ANN MOGGACH who died 3rd July 1859
aged 47 years.
Bt 52. (Lair
606, 607, 608, 609)
In memory of ALEXANDER ORD, Farmer in Blackhall who died 1823 aged
60 years. JANET PEARSON his wife who died 1801 aged 24 years. JOHN ORD their son
who died 1st January 1892 in his 94th years. ANN McWILLIE his wife who died 19th
May 1895 aged 97 years.
Early Emblems of Mortality on reverse of stone, possibly a recycled
tombstone.
Bt 53.
(Lair 606, 607, 608, 609)
Erected in memory of JOHN ORD, late Farmer, Ardbrack, who died the
24th April 1779 aged 52 years, and also of MARGARET McGOWEN his spouse who died
30th April 1804 aged 60 years. Also of their daughter HELEN, wife of ALEXANDER
MILN Esq. of Chapeltown, who died at Elgin September 1823 aged 51 years. And her
son HARRY MILNE, sometime merchant in Elgin died at Whitewreath 24th July 1853
aged 54 years. Also ALEXANDRINA MILNE her daughter who died at Henry Cottage,
Elgin, 6th day of June 1863 aged 61 years.
Bt 54.
(Lair 606, 607, 608, 609)
In loving memory of GEORGE GAULD ORD, late in Woodend, Botriphnie,
died 31st May 1921 aged 76 years. Also ANN ORD died 11th March 1927 aged 91
years, also MARY ORD died 26 March 1933 aged 96 years.
Bt 55.
(Lair 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568)
In loving memory of ALEXANDER CRUIKSHANK, late Highland Railway
Guard, who died at Perth 11th June 1906 aged 64. And of his wife HELEN STEWART
who died at Dingwall 14th April 1887 aged 41 years. Also of their sons JOSEPH
who died 28th April 1887 aged 9 years, ALEXANDER and ROBERT both died in
infancy.
Bt 56.
(Lair 569, 570)
Erected in loving memory of our dear mother MARGARET MOGGACH who
died at Starhead, Botriphnie, 29th January 1895 aged 78 years. Also her daughter
ANNE McDONALD died 9 Nov. 1924 aged 82 years. And her grandson JOHN STEWART died
17 March 1907 aged 23 years, and her daughter JEAN STEWART died 21st Jan. 1931
aged 72 years.
Bt 57.
Erected in memory of ALEXANDER CRUIKSHANK, died at Elgin 24 July
1872 aged 75. Also of his wife JANET MANSON died at Keith 10 Feb. 1865 aged 62.
Also their son ARCHIBALD died at Calcutta, India, 16 Aug. 1862 aged 27.
Bt 58.
(Lair 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577)
In loving memory of JOHN CRUIKSHANK died at Dufftown Station 17th
January 1903 aged 59 years. Also his sons JOHN and JAMES who died in infancy.
And his daughter HELEN, wife of JOHN GEDDES died 3rd June 1898 aged 25 years.
Also his son WILLIAM died in Glasgow 16th April 1903 aged 27 years, interred in
Mortlach Churchyard. Also HELEN WATT, widow of the above JOHN CRUIKSHANK, died
22nd May 1918 aged 69 years. Also JOSEPH STRONACH, youngest son of the above
died 13th July 1949. Also MARY FINDLATER, daughter, died 10th March 1952 aged 72
years. "For ever with the Lord".
Bt 59.
In memory of JAMES CRUIKSHANK, late Farmer in Glenheath who died
there 7 Novr. 1842 aged 75 years. And his wife JEAN STABLES who died 16 Feby.
1856 aged 90 years. And of their children MARY died 28 Feby. 1824 aged 21 years.
JOHN died 27 Octr. 1853 aged 47 years.
Bt 60. (Lair
571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577)
Erected by their family in loving memory of JAMES CRUIKSHANK, late
Farmer, Stripeside who died 8th February 1892 aged 92 years, and his wife
ELIZABETH STRONACH who died 29th May 1853 aged 38 years. Also their son GEORGE
died at Glasgow 19th Jan. 1903 aged 51.
Bt 61.
Thes ston is pelesed heier by WILLEAM MOWRCHY in memoroae of himself
& his parants who deceased this life in the year 1756 age 43 years, when in
life lived in Iochs Lies, & his father ALLEXR. MOURCHY who died the year
1738 age 73 years & his spues ISBEL SELLER who died in the year 1758 age 80
years & ther daughter MARGRET MOURCHY who died in the year 1756 age 55
years.
Stone transcribed exactly as carved.
Bt 62.
In memory of HELEN JOHNSTON relict of JAMES ROY, Farmer, Kirkhill,
Dundurcas, who died at Lynemore, Botriphnie 18th December 1850 aged 95 years.
ISABELLA ROY their daughter, spouse of JAMES STEWART, farmer, Lynemore, who died
18th January 1851 aged 60 years. CHARLES, second son of the said JAMES STEWART,
who died at New Orleans October 1852 aged 25. ANN, second daughter of JAMES
STEWART, Farmer, Midthird, third son of the said J. STEWART, who died in
infancy. Also JAMES STEWART senior who died at Starhead on the 16th day of
October 1881, aged 81. And his grand-daughter ISABELLA ROY STEWART who died at
Keith 1882 aged 22.
Bt 63.
In memory of DAVID INNES who died 2nd Decr. 1899 aged 87 years. JANE
MxcGREGOR his wife who died 27th Jan. 1869 aged 46 years, and CATHERINE GEDDES
their daughter who died in Canada 23rd Feby. 1883 aged 22 years. "Thy will
be done".
Bt 64.
(Lair 579, 580, 581)
In memory of JAMES BURGESS, farmer of Keith and for many years of
Ballarat, Australia, who died July 6th 1914 aged 79 years.
Bt 65.
Flat Stone, Border;
Under the hopes of a blessed resurrection here lyes IAMES BURGES, Smith in
Ardbrodick and GRASEL GILBERT his spouse. He dyed May 6 and she 7 1678 and were
buried both to gether in on(e) grav(e)
Upper part of Centre Tablet;
Here lyes IOHN BURGES, Gun Smith who died 21 Februar (sic) 1712 &
his son JOHN BURGES who died Febuary (sic) 19 1759 aged 69 & his
spouse EALSPET (sic) GREEN who died March 17 1716 aged 27.
Lower part of Centre Tablet;
MARGRET BURGES dyed 4 March 1682. Momento (sic) Mori.
Bt 66.
Erected by LESLIE MORISON, Merchant, Botriphny (sic), in
memory of his daughter HELLEN who died the 2nd June 1847 aged 3 years & 5
months.
Bt 67.
M.R.
Bt 68.
(Lair 552, 553)
Erected by ALEXANDER PATERSON, Farmer, late of Braehead, in memory
of his beloved wife ISABELLA M. WATT, died 11th Sept. 1920 aged 87 years. The
above ALEXANDER PATERSON died 18th May 1922 aged 90 years.
Bt 69.
(Lair 546, 547, 548 & 682, 683, 684)
In loving memory of our father THOMAS DUNCAN who died at Kennethmont
8th March 1929 aged 86 years. Also our mother ANN REID RENNIE who died at
Tenantown 17th Dec 1905 aged 50 years. Also our sister MAGGIE who died at Keith
15th Dec. 1913 aged 23 years.
Bt 71.
(Lair 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542)
In loving memory of WILLIAM INNES died at Loch Park 4th July 1913
aged 93 and his wife ELIZABETH P. McKENZIE died 16th Nov. 1898 aged 68. Their
daughter MARY LOUISA died 12th May 1910 aged 50. Their son WILLIAM died 9th June
1875 aged 4. MARGARET INNES died at Horsham, Sussex, 23rd Dec. 1939 aged 89.
HELEN INNES died 10th Aug. 1944 aged 78. JANE INNES died 26th April 1947 aged
81. ALEX. INNES died 1st June 1948 aged 86.
Bt 72.
(Lair 530, 531, 532, 533, 534)
In memory of JOHN ROBERTSON sometime Shepherd, Drummuir, Botriphnie,
and afterwards at Auchlunkart, Boharm, who died on 8th Feb. 1883 aged 46 years,
also his wife JANE SELLAR who died on 5th April 1906 aged 69 years. Also their
daughter JESSIE ROBERTSON who died on 8th March 1900 aged 21 years. Also the
infant daughter of ALEXANDER ROBERTSON S.S.C., Nairn, 21st January 1902.
"The shepherd loveth his sheep"
Bt 73.
MR., J.D.
Bt 73a.
Here lies the dust of GEORGE DUNCAN, sometime Farmer in Corrie, son
of JOHN DUNCAN and MARGARET GORDON, who died December the 27th 1801 aged 85
years. G.D., as also JANET DUNCAN and three children, JOHN, THOMAS and ELIZABETH
ROBERTSON all came to full age. Also GEORGE ROBERTSON, late Feuar in Newmill,
who died 29th Novr. 1838 aged 86. Also CHRISTAN TAYLOR his spouse died 23rd
Janry. 1847 in the 90th year of her age.
Bt 74.
Erected by JANET and ISOBEL DAVIDSON to the memory of their father
ALEXR, DAVIDSON, late Dyer, Newmill. Also their mother MARGARET ROBERTSON who
died 1830 aged 84 years. JANET DAVIDSON their daughter died 6th Jan. 1865 aged
84. Also the above ISABELLA DAVIDSON died 3rd December 1883 aged 96 years.
Bt 75.
(Lair 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493)
Obelisk. East Face.
In loving memory of JAMES DEY who died at Forkins 2nd Dec. 1912 aged 78
years, and his beloved wife ISABELLA WISEMAN who died at Forkins 19th April 1897
aged 55 years. And of their son PETER DEY who died at Forkins 29th Dec. 1875
aged 5 years & 6 months. And their daughter MARGARET died at Seaview,
Garmouth, 28th April 1924 aged 58 years. ELSPET who died at Aberdeen 29th Sept.
1928 aged 61 years.
North Face.
Also his grandson JAMES DEY, son of FRANCIS DAY, Pretoria, who died while on
voluntary service at Aldershot Military Hospital, 9th May 1916 aged 19 years.
Also his son FRANCIS, who died Pretoria 4th July 1935 aged 63 years. And his
wife JEAN DEY who died Pretoria 5th March 1945 aged 70 years. His daughter
ISABELLA WISEMAN who died at Gaberones, S.A. 29 March 1958 aged 56.
West Face.
Also his daughter JANE DEY who died at Aberdeen 15th Nov. 1931 aged 57
years. Also his wife JANE DEY who died at Drummuir, Duff Avenue, Elgin 24th May
1940 aged 79 years.
South Face.
Also his son ALEXANDER DEY who died at Midthird 30th Sep. 1922 aged 59
years. JANE CARMICHAEL, daughter of the above named ALEXANDER DEY died at Elgin,
18th April 1930 aged 35 years.
Three Small Plaques affixed to the plinth of the North Face.
Left hand Plaque.
In loving memory of FRANCES JEAN BROOKS (née DEY) born 20-8-03, Botriphnie,
Scotland, died 2-5-1965 Pretoria, South Africa.
Centre Plaque.
In loving memory of MARGARET ELIZABETH SANDSTED-THOMSEN (née DEY), born
19-8-1899, Botriphnie, Scotland, died 20-4-1958 Johannesburg, South Africa.
Right hand Plaque.
In loving memory of DONALD McDONALD DEY, son of FRANCIS DEY, born 28-4-1900,
Botriphnie, died 25-1-1975 Pretoria, South Africa.
Bt 76.
Erected by GEORGE DUNCAN, Farmer, Kirktown of Deskford in memory of
his wife MARGARET SHEARER who died the 25th October 1857 aged 33 years. The said
GEORGE DUNCAN died at Kirktown of Deskford on the 25th April 1891 aged 80 years
Bt 77.
Erected in memory of ALEXANDER DUNCAN, Farmer, Mains of Bellyhack
who died on the 13th October 1842 aged 75. Of his spouse JANNET WILSON who died
on the 23rd May 1852 aged 71.
Bt 78.
1872. Erected by WILLIAM DUNCAN, Farmer, Mains of Bellyhack, in
memory of his wife JANE GRANT who died the 29th April 1867 aged 40. And of their
children WILLIAM who died April 1854 aged 6 years, JANET who died 29th May 1867
aged 17 years. The above WILLIAM DUNCAN died the 1st May 1874 aged 67 years.
Bt 79.
(Lair 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502)
In memory of ALEXANDER DUNCAN died at Mains of Bellyhack 2nd Oct,
1918 aged 62. Also of his family GORDON, died in infancy 5th March 1901, JAMES
died 13th July 1914 aged 31, FRANCIS CHARLES fell in action 22nd Nov. 1916 aged
22. GEORGE died 2nd May 1917 aged 38, WILLIAM died 27th Jan. 1918 aged 40. JANET
died 1st Dec. 1918 aged 30. And his wife MARGARET DUNCAN who died 13th Feb. 1944
aged 86. ALEXANDER died 9th Feb. 1966 aged 85. Also JEMIMA MORE died 24th July
1981 aged 83.
Bt 80.
(Lair 516, 517, 518)
Erected by ALEXR. MILNE, Farmer, Forgie, in loving memory of his
wife JESSIE WALKER who died 19th Aug. 1898 aged 62. Also his daughter MARIA who
died 26th April 1885 aged 4½ years. The above ALEXR. MILNE died Midtown, Boharm
6th Jan. 1917 aged 80 years .
Bt 81.
In memory of my father WILLIAM DEAN, Garland, Boharm, who died Dec
11th 1866 aged 81 years. Also my mother ANN ROY who died Feb. 14th 1871 aged 75
years. Also my brother WILLIAM. Also my sister MARGARET interred here.
Bt 82.
I.G. 1653. P.G; G.S. 1704.
Bt 84.
(Lair 473, 474, 475)
In loving memory of our father JOHN WILSON, died at Brankie, Cairnie,
17th May 1914 aged 70 and our mother ELIZA MARY RIACH died 5th Nov. 1918 aged
58. Also our infant sister MARY died 15th Dec. 1899.
Bt 85. (Lair
- Gordon-Duff enclosure to west of kirk.)
Beneath this stone is deposited the remains of Admiral ARCHIBALD
DUFF of Drummuir who departed this life the 9th of February 1858 aged
Eighty-four years. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord" Rev.
XIV. 13..
Bt 85a.
(Lair - Gordon-Duff enclosure to west of kirk.)
Near this spot lie the remains of Major ALEXANDER DUFF younger of
Cubin who died at Davidston in the year 1777. Also of his son Admiral ARCHIBALD
DUFF of Drummuir who departed this life at Braemorriston near Elgin the 9th day
of February 1858 aged 84. And of FRANCES JONES, widow of Admiral ARCHIBALD DUFF
of Drummuir, died at Braemorriston 21st December 1861 aged 74.
Bt 86.
Here lyes the body of GEORGE CHALMERS who was Minister of Botriphnie
for 46 years and 7 moneths (sic). He dyed 24 of February 1727 aged 72
years 8 months.
Bt 87.
"Memoriae sacrum. Hic subtus siti sunt cineres ANNAE GORDON et
KATHARINAE LESLIE, Ioannis et Iacobi Andersonorum ab Atdbrake conjugum
dilectarum, una cum liberis ex utraque susceptis, quarum haec, annos nata XXXIX,
VII, Id Mart. A AE C MDCLXVII, fatis succibuit, illa vero… annorum matrona.
XIII Kal Decembr AD MDCLXX, lumina clausit; in quarum decus et perennem famam,
quipped quae feurint claris editae natilibus, eximiisque excuttae virtitibus,
por summo in demortuas effectu et observania, monumentum hoc superstruendem
curarunt Ioannes et Iacobus Andersoni, pater et filius".
[Here beneath lie the ashes of ANNE GORDON and KATHARINE LESLIE, the
beloved wives of JOHN and JAMES ANDERSON of Ardbrake, together with those
children of each; the latter succumbed to fate 9th March 1667 aged 39, and the
former closed her eyes 19th Nov. 1670 when a matron of … years, to whose
honour and lasting reputation, for they were of distinguished birth, and adorned
with eminent virtues. JOHN and JAMES ANDERSON, father and son, in testimony of
their deep affection and regard for the deceased, caused this monument to be
erected over their remains].
Bt 88.
Recumbent Stone bearing the Gordon and Leslie arms and the family
motto "Stand Sure"
I.A. A.G. K.L. 1671.
Bt 89.
In memory of HELEN CHALMERS daughter of the Reverend GEORGE
CHALMERS, Minifter of Botriphny and spoufe to ALEXANDER STEWART Esquire of
Lesmurdie , who died in the year 1758 aged 72, and of JAMES STEWART Efquire of
Kirkhill, fifth and youngest son of the said ALEXANDER STEWART and HELEN
CHALMERS who died 30 March 1807 aged eighty three years.
Bt 90.
Flat Stone.
Here lies the body of ANN GORDON, spouse to JOHN EDWARD, farmer in
Wester Collonach, Parish of Dumdrennan who departed this life March 14th 1797
aged 65, also the above JOHN EDWARD who died 15th of March 1820 aged 85 years.
Bt 91.
Erected by GEORGE EDWARD, Mason in Ballgreen, Parish of Keith, in
memory of JAMES his brother who died March the 30th 1821 aged 23 and of JANE his
sister who died July the 15th 1827 aged 14.
Bt 93.
Face of Stone.
1852.
Erected by GEORGE COCKBURN, Tobacconist, Keith in memory of his uncle JOHN
BREMNER, sometime in Woodend, Botriphnie, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 3RD Jany. 1836
aged 74, and of MARGT. BREMNER his aunt who departed this life 5th Sepr. 1833
aged 67, having bestowed upon him paternal and maternal care and affection they
sought the better country and their dust rests here in the hope of a blessed
resurrection. Also in memory of MARGT. LOBBAN spouse of the said JOHN BREMNER
died 18 Jany. 1818 aged 34. JOHN BREMNER their son, sometime Superintendent of
Rural Police in this county who died 27th Sept. 1843 aged 29, ALEXR. BREMNER
uncle of the said GEO, COCKBURN who died 10th July 1806 aged 30. ALEXR. BREMNER,
sometime in Towiebeg, grandfather to the said GEO. COCKBURN who died 5th Jany.
1794 aged 74. JEAN MILNE his spouse who died Decr. 1810 aged 73. JEAN BREMNER
their daughter who died 15th May 1794 aged 24
Reverse of Stone.
The stone below is in memory of the BREMNERS of Drumgrain in which place
they lived more than 300 years prior to 1785.
Curious inscription on edge of Stone reads;
Other breadths on this side.
Bt 94.
Sacred to the memory of JAMES MacDONALD who died at Blackhillock,
Keith, 6th December 1847 aged 48 years. Also of his son-in-law JAMES GORDON,
Wood Merchant, who died at Insch 18th September 1867 aged 44 years. Also of
JOHN, son of the above named JAMES MacDONALD who died at Llanberis, North Wales,
28th October 1869 aged 22 years and lies buried here. Also of MARGARET BREMNER
wife of the above named JAMES Mac DONALD who died at Keith 27th Decr. 1871 aged
65 years.
Bt 95.
(Lair 461, 462, 463, 464, 465)
In loving memory of JAMES McDONALD, died at Dufftown 5th Aug. 1944
aged 75 and his wife LIZZIE STEPHEN died at Glack of Mid-third 27th Feb. 1913
aged 39. Also their sons WILLIAM died 19th Aug. 1938 aged 36, PETER died 1st
Jan. 1949 aged 36.
Bt 96.
Erected by JAMES SIME in memory of his beloved wife ELIZABETN
STEWART who died at Murthly Station on the 14th day of May 1874 aged 31 years.
Also in memory of her mother HELEN RUTHERFORD, wife of ROBERT STEWART, then
farmer in Belnascoug where she died on the 12th March 1858 aged 50 years. Also
of their son FRANCIS STEWART who died at Murthly Station on the 26th day of
December 1870 aged 21 years. The said JAMES SIME, Timber Merchant, died at Elgin
29th July 1916 in his 77th year. Also of their son JAMES killed by lightning in
Basutoland, South Africa, 12th December 1912 in his 5oth year.
(See also Stone 83).
Bt 97.
(Lair 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457)
In loving memory of ELIZABETH INNES, wife of WILLIAM WILSON,
Myrieward, who died there Nov. 21st 1919 aged 76 years. Also their daughters
LIZZIE ANN WILSON died Dec. 23rd 1918 aged 39 years, JANE WILSON died March 1st
1920 aged 38 years, JESSIE WILSON died Dec. 9th 1884 aged 4 months.
Bt 98.
(Lair 447, 448, 449, 450, 451)
Erected to the memory of JAMES WILSON who died at Myrieward on 5th
Oct. 1879 aged 93 years. Also of his wife ISABELLA PACKMAN who died on 23rd Oct.
1876 aged 76 years. Also of their sons WILLIAM WILSON who died at Myrieward 31st
Aug. 1914 aged 74 years. And Rev. JAMES WILSON M.A., Wellfield, Banff, who died
17th Dec. 1914 aged 82 years. And their daughter ISABELLA WILSON who died 10th
Oct. 1914 aged 85 years. And their son GEORGE WILSON who died at Oamaru, New
Zealand, 15th May 1923 aged 87 years.
Bt 99.
Interred here are the mortal remains of MARY ALLAN, wife of THOMAS
WILSON, Teacher & Postmaster, Auchindoun, Mortlach, who died the 28th Decr.
1855 aged 51 years. And of their children MARGT., JANE, GEORGE and ISABELLA who
died in infancy. The above THOMAS WILSON who was for 30 years Schoolmaster at
Raws died there 14th November 1865 aged 71 years and is also interred here.
"Mourn not for me my children dear
I am not dead but sleeping here
When Jesus Christ does for us call
I hope in heaven to meet you all".
Bt 100.
This monument is erected by JOHN STUART in Rosarie in memory of his
grandfather WILLIAM and his father THOMAS who both lived and died in
Boddinfinnich and of his uncle HENDRY who sometime lived and died in Rosarie.
JOHN, WILLIAM, ALEXR., GEORGE, HENDRY MARGT., & BEATRIX, HENDRY's children
also lie here. It is to be observed that this has been the burial place of the
said STUARTS long before & ever since the Reformation.
Bt 101.
Broken Stone.
Erected by GEORGE NEWLANDS in memory of his wife ELENORA McBEY who died on
the 17th March 1875 aged 54 years, and of his daughter JESSIE who died 23rd Dec.
1875 aged 26 and of his son JOHN who died 16th Sept. 1882 aged 26 years. The
above GEORGE NEWLANDS… remainder of text missing.
Bt 101a. Fragment
of very rudely-carved stone with crude emblems of mortality.
Alex. Garrov vho dipt. this lif….year of God 1729. A.G., M.S., RO.
GAROV
Bt 102.
In memory of JOHN PETRIE, Shenwall, Cairnie, who died April 1834
aged 64 years, and JANE MITCHELL his spouse who died June 1857 aged 87 years.
Also of their sons who died at Shenwall, ALEXANDER died April 1878 aged 79 years
and GEORGE died April 1878 aged 81 years, also WILLIAM died 1st January 1889
aged 76 years
Bt 103.
Erected by ELSPET GRANT in memory of her husband WILLIAM TROUP, late
Feuer in Huntly died June 11 1845 aged 58 years.
Bt 105.
(Lair 353, 354, 355)
In loving memory of ANN RAFFAN, wife of ALEXR. SUTHERLAND, who died
at Midtown 28th November 1898 aged 58 years. Also of his sons JOHN who died in
Canada 15th August 1907 aged 21 years and ARCHIBALD who died at Partick,
Glasgow, 27th March 1909 aged 34 years. Also the said ALEXR. SUTHERLAND who died
at Midtown, Botriphnie, 7th December 1911 aged 77 years. Also his daughter
MARGARET who died at Dufftown 17th March 1928 aged 63 years. AGNES died 30th
Sept. 1938 aged 66 years. JAMES RAFFAN SUTHERLAND died 3rd Feb. 1948. MARY ANN
SUTHERLAND died 25th April 1957 aged 75.
Bt 106.
(Lair 414, 415, 416)
Erected by MARGARET COUTTS, in loving memory of her husband GEORGE
SHIELL who died at Corsairtly, Keith 14th Nov. 1910 aged 56 years, also of their
daughter MAGGIE ANN, who died at Delrodie Cottage, Drummuir, 22nd May 1904 aged
20 years. And of the above MARGARET COUTTS who died at Wester Chalder 9th April
1931 aged 75 years.
Bt 107.
(Lair 413)
In loving memory of HELEN BISSET who died Sauchenward 1st Aug. 1931
aged 54, beloved wife of JOHN SMITH. Their son ROBERT ELDER died Aberdeen 10th
April 1957 aged 46. Also GEORGE EDWARD COLLIE died at Essex as a result of an
accident 26th August 1937 aged 29. Also the above JOHN SMITH died at Sauchenward
16th June 1959 aged 85.
Bt 108.
G.C.
Bt 109.
Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH MacBETH, wife of DANIEL ROBERTSON,
Factor, Drummuir, who died 20th Oct. 1866 aged 35.
Bt 110.
Illegible.
Bt 112.
(Lair 366, 367, 368)
1864.
Erected by MARGARET GAULD in memory of her husband JOHN DUNCAN, Farmer, Corrie,
who died 16th November 1858 aged 65 years, also their eldest son WILLIAM who
died 27th October 1863 aged 31 years, also the said MARGARET GAULD died at
Easter Corrie 19th December 1872 aged 74 years. Also of their grand-child JOHN
GAULD DUNCAN died at Easter Corrie 15th Feby. 1867 aged 9 months, also ALEXANDER
DUNCAN, 4th years Medical Student, brother of the said JOHN GAULD DUNCAN son of
JOHN DUNCAN, Farmer at Edinglassie, Glass, was born at Easter Corrie,
Botriphnie, 1st March 1870 and died at Edinglassie 10th March 1894. Also the
above JOHN DUNCAN died at Edinglassie 19th June 1899 aged 63 years, also of ANNE
ROBERTSON, wife of the above died at Edinglassie 1st April 1913 aged 75 years.
Their daughter MARY, wife of D. CAMPBELL, Missionary, died at Luanza, Central
Africa, 1st Nov. 1902 aged 40 years.
Bt 113.
Erected by ELIZABETH DUNCAN in memory of her beloved husband WILLIAM
MURRAY who died at Pathsides, Parish of Bellie, 7th May 1870 aged 41 years. And
of their son WILLIAM who died in infancy on 15th December 1863 at Corrie,
Bellyhack. The above ELIZABETH DUNCAN born at Corrie, Bellyhack 26th Oct. 1833
and died at Pathside 7th Nov. 1896.
Bt 114.
This stone was repaired by GEORGE STEWART. Papeemill, Febry 1.1. in
memory of his friends who lie under it and also of his wife, father, mother and
brothers, ELISBATH GEDDES his mother departed this life 7 March 1796, THOMAS
STEWART his father 28 Jan. 1806, ROBERT STEWART his brother 20th Aug. 1806,
MARGARET YEATES his spouse (?)6th Decr 1810
Bt 115.
Erected in memory of ROBERT SHAND, Farmer in Upper Tarmore, Parish
of Keith, who died 5th February 1809 aged 77 years.
Bt 116.
This stone is erected by IAS SHAND and JEAN WRIGHT his wife in
Gerlend of Boharm in memory of their children who died JEAN 1792 aged 18, IAS
(James) 1797 aged 18, ISOBEL 1792 aged 20, and HELEN 1799 aged 26, the above
JAMES SHAND died 26th day of June 1813.
Bt 117.
Erected in memory of JOHN LOBBAN, late Farmer in Cummingstown of
Boharm who died the 22nd July 1815 aged 73 years. And his daughter HELLEN who
died 16th Jany. 1802 aged 11 years, also his son ROBERT who died 25th October
1812 aged 19 years. Also in memory of GEORGE LOBBAN, late Farmer in Cummingstown
of Boharm who died 26th July 1852 aged 68 years.
Bt 118.
Erected by MICHAEL DEMPSEY in memory of his wife JANE LAING died at
East Lodge 8th March 1879 aged 72 years. Also the above MICHAEL DEMPSEY who died
at East Lodge 18th April 1896 aged …(remainder illegible).
Bt 119.
In memory of ROBERT MILNE, sometime Farmer in Eastertown who died at
Newburgh 20th February 1878 aged 77 years.
Bt 120.
(Lair 372, 373, 374, 375)
East Face.
In loving memory of JAMES BARCLAY who died at Easter Corrie, Botriphnie 28th
June 1909 aged 73. Also his wife JESSIE DUFF who died at Ardgaithney 3rd April
1924 aged 88.
South Face.
Also of his son JAMES who died 26th Nov. 1901 aged 39, their daughter JESSIE
died 17th Feb. 1952 aged 84.
Bt 121.
(Lair 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383)
In memory of ADAM GEORGE who died June 30th 1861 aged 67 years. Also
his wife HELEN INNES who died May 29th 1834 aged 41 years. Also his second wife
ISABELLA WATT who died Octr. 20th 1889 aged 78 years. Also his son WALTER who
died January 27th 1930 aged 85 years. Also his son PETER who died October 29th
1932 aged 83 years.
Bt 122.
(Lair 350, 351, 352)
Erected by ALEXANDER STUART in loving memory of his wife ANN THOMSON
who died at Forbes Cottage, Fife-Keith, 20th Sep. 1933 aged 77 years. His sons
WILLIAM died at Broomhill 18th July 1898 aged 22 years, john DIED AT Lochend 4th
Dec. 1908 aged 24 years. His mother-in-law CHRISTINA STUART died at Broomhill
29th Jan. 1901 aged 72 years. The above ALEXANDER STUART died at Forbes Cottages
30th Nov. 1940 aged 78 years. Also their daughter CHRISSIE STUART who died 22nd
Oct. 1965 aged 72 years, and their son ALEXANDER STUART of Forbes Cottages,
Fife-Keith who died 27th Jan. 1965 aged 77 years.
Bt 123.
In loving memory of ANN ROBERTSON, wife of JOHN MILNE, who died at
Moss of Newburgh 20.11.1896 aged 43.
Bt 124.
(Lair 344, 345, 346)
Erected in loving memory of CHARLES CHEYNE, who died at Burnside,
Botriphnie on 3rd February 1902 aged 83 years, and his wife HELEN CRAN who died
at Lenrick, Forfar 1st April 1902 aged 83 years. Also their grandson CHARLES
GEORGE MYRON, Greens Croft, Botriphnie, accidentally killed at the Drummuir Saw
Mills on 28th September 1895 aged 14 years. At Banff on the 3rd August 1934 MARY
LOUISA CHEYNE, aged 50, second daughter of the late ADAM MYRON.
Bt 126.
(Lair 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305)
Erected by PETER STRACHAN, Midton, Bellyhack, in memory of his
grandfather PETER DUFF who died at Midton 29th July 1863 aged 76 years. And
AGNES DUNCAN, spouse of the said PETER DUFF, who died there on the 11th March
1875 aged 88 years. Also of his children FANNY who died at Midton on the 30th
April 1877 aged 15 years & ELEANOR who died there 17th Nov. 1879 aged 5
years. Also of the above PETER STRACHAN who died at Midtown Cottage, Newmil
(sic), Keith, on the 25th December 1902 aged 76 years. Also JEMIMA MOIR, wife of
the said PETER STRACHAN who died at Midtown Cottage, Newmill, Keith, on the 25th
January 1910 aged 70 years.
Bt 127.
(Lair 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305)
Erected by WILLIAM STRACHAN in memory of his beloved wife MARY
BONNYMAN who died at Blackhall Cottage 18th July 1931 aged 72, and the above
WILLIAM STRACHAN who died at Aberdeen 16th August 1938 aged 80.
Bt 128.
ELEANOR.
Bt 129
Erected by ADAM BREWSTER in memory of his father GEORGE BREWSTER who
died 1810 aged 68 years. Also his brother JAMES who died 1801 aged 20 years.
Also his wife JANET DAVIDSON who died 1818 aged 41 years. Also his son ADAM
BREWSTER who died 1819 aged 16 years.
Bt 129a Mason's
Block.
WM SMITH, ST Agent D R, 1872 (See stone 136).
Bt 130.
(Lairs 326, 327, 328)
East Face.
In loving memory of JAMES THOMSON who died at Breezy Brae, Botriphnie 5th
Feb. 1875 aged 62. ADAM THOMSON, Staff Sergeant, R.A., died at Breezy Brae 24th
March 1873 aged 38. JAMES THOMSON died in Chalmers Hospital, Banff, 7th Aug.
1877 aged 28.
North Face.
Also in loving memory of ELIZABETH MILNE, wife of the afore named JAMES
THOMSON who died August 10th 1900 aged 79 years. Also MARY MASSON THOMSON who
died at Aberdeen May 28th 1930 aged 66 years.
Bt 131.
Erected to the memory of ELIZABETH CLARK, the beloved wife of the
Revd. ALXR. FAIRWEATHER, F.C. Minister of Botriphnie, who died 17th January
1868. Also of the said ALEXANDER FAIRWEATHER who died 24th June 1869 in the 63rd
years of his age and 27th year of his ministry. "My strength He weakened in
the way, my days of life He shortened". Ps 102.23
Bt 132.
This in memory of GEORGE WRIGHT, soomtime (sic) in Milldeary,
who departed this life December 6 1786 aged 75, & also his spouse JEAN
DAVIDSON who died 2nd July 1786 aged 75.
Bt 133.
In memory of ELLEN BURGESS who died at Woodend Croft Sept. 5th 1899
aged 2 years 3 months.
Bt 135.
(Lairs 291, 292, 293)
In memory of JEANNIE FENTIE who died 24th May 1892 aged 18 years, also
JAMES FENTIE who died at Alnapaddoch, Glass, 25th August 1896 aged 62 years.
Also of MARY REID, wife of the above JAMES FENTIE who died at 21, Duff Street,
Fifie-Keith 15th May 1901 aged 67 years. Their son HUGH died at New York 9th
Dec. 1919 aged 54 years. Their grandson WILLIAM FENTIE died of wounds in
Mesopotamia 24th Feb. 1917 aged 23 years. Their daughter MARY, wife of CHARLES
MACKIE, died 25th Feb. 1909 aged 38 years. The above CHARLES MACKIE died July
1909 aged 40 years, and his infant son TOM died 27th Dec. 1907. Their daughter
ISABELLA died 18th Dec. 1947 aged 84 years.).
Bt 136.
In loving memory of WILLIAM SMITH, Agent, Drummuir Railway Station,
who died on the 28th April 1872 aged 38 years. And of his wife JEAN FORBES who
died 11th January 1924 aged 87 years. Also their daughter JEANNIE SMITH who died
15th April 1957 aged 86 years. P.S. WILLIAM SMITH, Station Agent, 1872. (See
also stone 129a).
Bt 137.
(Lairs 317, 318)
In loving memory of our dear mother MARY SHEARER who died at Tenrood
Cottage, Botriphnie 14th Oct. 1930 aged 66 years. Also our dear father WILLIAM
WATT who died 19th Feb. 1937 aged 75 years. Erected by the family.
Bt 138.
(Lairs 319, 320, 321)
Face of Stone.
Erected by PETER McHATTIE, Merchant, Braeside, Kininvie, in memory of his
beloved wife MARGARET FINDLAY who died there 18th March 1879 aged 61 years. The
above PETER McHATTIE died 8th June 1883 aged 68 years. Also of his grandson
PETER THOMSON who died 25th Feby. 1894 aged 3 weeks. Also of ALEXANDER THOMSON
who died at Newmill, Keith, 26th March 1907 aged 65 years, and his wife MARGARET
THOMSON who died at Keith 26th Feb. 1916 aged 58 years. Their son Pt. WILLIAM
THOMSON died of wounds in France 5th Aug. 1916 aged 21 years.
Reverse of Stone.
Also of their son Lance Cpl. ALEXANDER THOMSON who died in France 5th Aug.
1918 aged 25 years.
Bt 139.
This Small Stone is blank, but bears evidence of a plaque having been affixed to
it. The 1978 transcription reads;
J. RAFFAN died 27.4.1868.
Bt 140.
(Lairs 282, 283)
In loving memory of MAGGIE EMMA, dearly loved daughter of WILLIAM and
ELEANOR BARCLAY, Stripeside, who died 13th April 1919 aged 19. ANNE died 31st
May 1896 aged 8, ETHERL who died in infancy. The above named WILLIAM BARCLAY who
died 5th October 1930 aged 84, also his wife ELEANOR STEWART THOMSON who died
7th March 1945 aged 82. Also their daughter MARY ELIZABETH BARCLAY who died 22nd
May 1967 aged 85, and their daughter JESSIE HELEN BARCLAY who died 27th February
1986 aged 88.
Bt 141.
Lairs 279, 280, 281)
Erected in memory of JAMES SIM, Bauds, Botriphnie who died 3rd Nov. 1906
aged 80 years. Also his wife ISABELLA KEIR who died 12th Dec. 1912 aged 80
years. And their daughter JANE who died 23rd March 1891 aged 20 years.
Bt 142.
Lairs 276, 277, 278)
Erected in memory of GEORGE CHRISTIE, Tenant BM (sic), Botriphnie, who
died April 25th 1888 aged 78 years. Also of his wife MARGARET BURGESS died at 23
Moss Street, Keith 18th October 1903 aged 84 years. Also his daughter ELIZA
CHRISTIE died at The Lodge, Murtle, Peterculter, 6th May 1928 aged 62 years. Mason
W.E. J. McCurrach, Fife-Keith.
Bt 143.
(Lairs 273, 274, 275)
HUNTER
In memory of JOHN ROBERTSON HUNTER M.A., Schoolmaster, Botriphine, died 22nd
Sept. 1895 aged 42 years. Also his daughter ANNIE died 28th Octr. 1884 aged 7
years. Also his sons JOHN FARQUHARSON died at Bloemfontein 22nd May 1900 aged 26
years, GEORGE died at Hampstead, London 7th Aug. 1900 aged 24 years. Also of
ANNIE FARQUHARSON, wife of J. R. HUNTER died at 32 Mile End Avenue, Aberdeen,
3rd March 1903 aged 53 years.
Bt 144.
(Lairs 270, 271, 272)
To the memory of GEORGE GARDEN, Farmer, Westerton, Botriphnie, who died
27th April 1874 aged 85 years. And his wife ELIZABETH MILNE died 8th September
1877 aged 77 years. Also of their family GEORGE, who died 7th January 1831 aged
3 years, GEORGE who died 19th June 1847 aged 11 years. ISABELLA who died 18th
June 1847 aged 9 years. JAMES, who died 25th March 1909 aged 83 years, ALEXANDER
who died 3rd July 1916 aged 83 years.
Bt 145.
(Lairs 268, 269)
In loving memory of JOHN GAULD CARMICHAEL, who died in London, on his
way home from India, 26th December 1878 aged 23 years, also of his father
ALEXANDER CARMICHAEL M.A., Schoolmaster, Botriphnie, who died at the Schoolhouse
there 28th November 1859 aged 27 years and is interred in the churchyard of
Glass. And of JANE GARDEN, wife of the said ALEXR CARMICHAEL, died at Westertown,
Botriphnie, 17th March 1899 aged 69 years. Their daughter JEANNIE, wife of J.
WALKER, who died at Keith 17th Nov. 1906. "He giveth His beloved
sleep".
Bt 145a (Lairs
265, 266 ,267).
BLACKIE. In memory of JAMES died Aug. 1904 aged 6 weeks, ELLEN died July
1949 aged 79 years, JAMES died Feb. 1957 aged 84 years.
Bt 146.
(Lairs 262, 263, 264)
In loving memory of ANNIE BALGOWAN wife of WILLIAM RIACH, who died at
Tanzie, Boharm 18th Nov. 1904 aged 79 years. And the above WILLIAM RIACH who
died at the Cottage, Sandyhillock, Dufftown 21st March 1916 aged 89 years. Also
of ANNIE, younger daughter of the above and late retired Headmistress, Parkhill
P. School died 25th June 1952.
Bt 147.
Erected by James Riach, Farmer, Poolside, Keith, in memory of his
beloved wife HELEN PETRIE who died there 18th March 1869 aged 53 years. Also of
his brother JOHN RIACH who died there 19th Feby. 1869 aged 53 years. Also of the
said JAMES RIACH who died at Poolside 1st April 1884 aged 70 years.
Bt 148.
Erected to the memory of ANN RIACH the beloved wife of JOHN BENNET
who died at Mid-Plough 11th Janr. 1885 aged 73 years.
Bt 149.
(Lairs 250, 251, 252) Broken Stone, difficult to read.
In loving memory of ALEXANDER WALKER who died at Midtown 19th Oct. 1915
aged 58 years. And of his father-in-law JOHN MITCHELL who died at Sauchenward on
11th Sep. 1903 aged 88 years. His son GEORGE who died at Chapelton, Glenlivet
12th Sep. 1926 aged 31 years. Also his wife ANN MITCHELL who died at Dufftown
18th Sep. 1945 aged 94 years….. His wife WILLIAMINA SMITH who died 27th May
1978 aged 83 yrs. Mason (S)mart, Keith.
Bt 150.
(Lairs 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246)
Erected by JAMES and JOHN STRATHDEE in memory of their father ALEXR
STRATHDEE who died 25th Aug. 1893 aged 64. And their mother ANN ADAM who died
22nd June 1888 aged 49. Also of their sister ANN who died 21st April 1879 aged
3. And ALEXANDER, son of JAMES STRATHDEE, who died 12th Nov. 1900 aged 8. Their
uncle JAMES who died 30th May 1884 aged 71. Also of GEORGE who died 1st march
1905 aged 4. MARY JESSIE died 27th March 1905 aged 11 months. JEANNIE ELIZABETH
died 28th April 1914 aged 5 years, children of JAMES STRATHDEE and his wife ANN
MILNE who died 10th Feb. 1937 aged 69 years, The above JAMES STRATHDEE died 21st
Jan. 1941 aged 73. Their son JAMES STRATHDEE died at Rowsman, Manitoba, Canada,
Feb 17th 1948 aged 55 years.
Bt 151.
(Lairs 247, 248, 249)
In affectionate remembrance of the Rev. ROBERT GRANT for 46 Years U.F.
Minister of Botriphnie who died at Forres 16th July 1920 in his 80th year. Also
his sons IAN who died 28th Dec. 1906 aged 20. ARTHUR JAMES who fell in action in
France 5th Feb. 1915 aged 19 years. Also his wife MARY H. GRANT who died at
Forres 28th Nov. 1939 aged 84 years.
Bt 152. This stone appears to have been numbered twice. See stone Bt139..
Bt 153.
(Lair 214) Inscription on old stone, now replaced.
In loving memory of my dear nephew, GEORGE McWILLIAM, who died 5.8.1926,
aged 35 years.
Replacement Stone.
In Loving Memory of HELEN GARDEN died 1906. ISABELLA McWILLIAM died
29-11-1908 aged 6 yrs. ALEXANDER McWILLIAM died 3-3-1924 aged 63 yrs. GEORGE
McWILLIAM died 5-8-1926 aged 32 yrs. (Note discrepancy of age with original
stone. The correct age is 35.) HELEN JANE McWILLIAM died in Australia
5-1-1973 aged 72 yrs. BILL died in Australia 4-2-1985 aged 87 yrs. JOHN died in
Australia 9-6-1982 aged 85 yrs.
Bt 154.
In memory of JESSIE J. McWILLIM, who died 1.10.1895, aged 8
years.
Bt 155.
Erected by ADAM McKAY in loving memory of his son WILLIAM who died
11th Feb. 1887 aged 1 year and 10 months. Also his son JOSEPH who died at
Leuchars House 8th March 1898 aged 5 months. Also the said ADAM McKAY who died
at Leuchars House 3rd Nov. 1899 aged 38 years. Also his son ADAM who died at
Milltown Cottages, Leuchars, 20th Feb. 1914 aged 27 years. Also MARGARET, wife
of the said ADAM McKAY who died at Milltown of Leuchars 23rd March 1931.
Bt 155a Heart-shaped
stone.
"Mother".
Bt 156.
In memory of GEORGE MANN who died 3rd February 1884 aged 15
years. Be ye also ready.
Bt 157.
(Lair 220)
Erected by ELIZABETH GARDEN in memory of her husband JOHN McGREGOR, who
died at Tombrack, Botriphnie 7th June 1897 aged 63 years. The above ELIZABETH
GARDEN, died at North Whiteley, Keith 11th May 1918 aged 88 years.
Bt 158.
Erected by BARBARA HUMPHREY in memory of her husband WILLIAM GARDEN,
Farmer, Upper Towie, Botriphnie, who died August 9th 1857 aged 66 years, and of
their children MARGARET who died May 28th 1837 aged 4 months, ALAXANDER (sic)
died Janry. 18th 1839 aged 15 years, JANE died May 16th 1848 aged 25 years.
Bt 159.
Erected by JAMES GARDEN in loving memory of his parents WILLIAM
GARDEN, Shenwell, Cairnie died 1910 aged 94 and his wife JANE McWILLIAM died
1912 aged 100 years and 363 days.
Bt 160.
In memory of GEORGE BOWIE who died at Keith 28th Dec. 1886 aged 67
years. Also his wife BARBARA GARDEN who died at Keith 31st Aug. 1909 aged 83
years. Also BETSEY, died 6th Feb. 1863 aged 7 years. Also JOHN died 13th Feb.
1863 aged 5 years.
Bt 161.
(Lair 228, 229, 230, 231, 232)
In loving memory of our dear mother HELEN WILSON, beloved wife of ALEX.
TOUGH who fell asleep at Popine 31st July 1902 aged 73 years. Also our dear
father ALEXANDER TOUGH who fell asleep at Craigellachie 12th October 1917 aged
90 years.
Bt 162.
(Lairs 233, 234, 235, 236)
In memory of JOHN MORRISON who died at Fife Keith 30 Dec. 1878 aged 66
years. And his wife MARGARET INNES who died 29th May 1882 aged 60. Also their
family: ALEXR. died 6th May 1860 aged 10 months, JAMES died 27 Feb. 1877 aged
23, WILLIAM died 19 April 1877 aged 21, JOHN died 24 Oct. 1877 aged 26, ANN died
31 May 1879 aged 33, ISABELLA died 12 Feb. 1881 aged 21, GEORGE died at North
Lodge, Letterfourie 28 Nov. 1931 aged 68.
Bt
162a. (Lair 237, 238, 239)
In loving memory of ISABEL M. TOUGH died 27th March 1985, dear wife of
WILLIAM J. RIACH died 19th Jan. 1986 aged 85 years. Father WILLIAM RIACH died
13.4.1907 aged 35, mother ELIZABETH RIACH née MORRISON died 2.11.1910 aged 39.
Bt 163.
Erected by GEORGE STRACHAN in memory of his sons JAMES who died 11th
Jan. 1870 aged 50, JOHN who died 10th March 1873 aged 58, GEORGE died March 1858
aged 38.
Bt 163a.
In loving memory of PATTIE PATON died at Ardbrack Cottage, Drummuir, 19th July
1902 aged 4 years, also of GEORGE PATON who died at Wellbeck 13th April 1912
aged 22 years.
Bt 164.
(Lair 206, 207, 208)
JOSEPH NEWLANDS, Carbrotack, Cairnie, died 3rd April 1925. ELEANORA
died 12th March 1915. JAMES died March 1889. And of his wife ELIZABETH McCOMBIE
who died at Bowlins, Keith, 13th Dec. 1933. ISABELLA NEWLANDS died Aberdeen 22nd
March 1963, RACHEL McCOMBIE NEWLANDS died Aberdeen 11th January 1966, JOHN
NEWLANDS died at Westhaugh, Monymusk, 13th April 1978.
Bt 165.
In loving memory of JAMES JOHNSTON who died at Roadside, Botriphnie,
24th Dec. 1880 aged 56 years. Also of his son DAVID who died 22nd Sept. 1873
aged 4 years. Also his beloved wife MARGARET INGRAM, born 1st May 1831, died at
Aberdeen 10th Mar. 1897. "Be ye also ready".
Bt 165a.
Heart-shaped Stone.
D.J.
Bt 166.
(Lair 197, 198, 199, 200)
Erected by JANE LESLIE in memory of her husband JAMES GORDON who
died at Broadrashes 8th April 1887 aged 62. Also their son ALEXANDER died 20th
Feb. 1919 aged 38, and the above JANE LESLIE who died at Woodside Cottage, Enzie,
24th July 1936 aged 80.
Bt 167.
Erected by WILLIAM SHARP and ISABELLA FORBES in Hillhead, Cairnie,
in memory of their son ROBERT who died there Sept. 1st 1857 aged 7 years. Also
of their infant son JAMES, born 7th January 1862 and died 6th February 1862.
Also of their daughter MARY who died Decr. 14 1871 aged 14 years. Also their son
WILLIAM who died March 6th 1872 aged 19 years. ANN ELIZABETH SHARP died 17th
February 1873 aged 24 years. JANE SHARP died 17th January 1875 aged 19 years.
The above WILLIAM SHARP died 7th January 1874 aged 62 years, also his wife
ISABELLA FORBES 23rd May 1874 aged 60 years.
Bt 168.
This stone is erected in memory of GEORGE TAYLOR, sometime Farmer in
Belliehack, who died 25th Febery 1782 aged 71. And of JANET ROBERTSON his fpouse
who died Octr 1766 aged 62. And of JAMES their son who died 17th April 1766 aged
19. And also in memory of GEORGE his son who died 11th Oct. 1786 aged 17 years.
Also his mother ISOBEL RIACH, second spouse to GEORGE TAYLOR, she died June 28
1806 aged 69.
Bt 169.
In memory of WILLIAM MITCHELL in Cottartown of Ardbrack who died in
Decr. 1815 in the 84th year of his age. And of his wife MARGARET BURGES who died
in Octr. 1777 in the 38th year of her age. Also their son WILLIAM who died in
July 1777 in the 15th year of his age. Erected by their son and successor JOHN
who died 5th March 1824 aged 54 years. (Note that the letter "s" is
reversed throughout the whole inscription.)
Bt 170.
This stone is erected in loving memory of WILLIAM MITCHELL, 4th son
of JAMES and ELIZABETH MITCHELL of Westerton, by his loving and devoted wife, is
buried at Brockley, near London. Also his eldest brother GEORGE who entered into
his rest at Deptford on 11th Sept. 1888. Buried by desire amongst his people at
Botriphnie. Also JOHN, second son at rest Jan 8th 1886, also buried by desire
here.
Bt 171.
In affectionate remembrance of JAMES MITCHELL, late Farmer of
Westertown of Botriphnie, who died in Keith April 7th 1855 aged 77. Also of
ELIZABETH BREMNER died in Huntly May 2 1872 aged 82 years. Also their son
ALEXANDER who died in the island of Jamaica June 9th 1854 aged 41 years. Also
their son ARCHIBALD who died in Aberdeen 27th August 1871 aged 48 years. Also
their son CHARLES who died in Keith 18 August 1855 aged 20 years. Also their
daughter ANN, who died in London May 1st 1875 aged 40 years. Also of their sons
ROBERT who died in London Sept. 8th 1885 aged 67 years, and JOHN who died in
Huntly January 8th 1886 aged 74. And of WILLIAM who died in London March 29th
1886 aged 70 years. "Blessed are the dead that died in the Lord".
Bt 171a. (Lair
177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183)
In loving memory of HELEN BURGES, Towieburn, died 5th Nov. 1936. Her
husband WM. A. MITCHELL died 26th June1952. Their son WILLIAM died 1st May 1976,
their son GEORGE died 9th Aug. 1984, their son THOMAS died 27th Nov. 1993.
Bt 172.
Here lies the body of JOHN McWILLIE who died the 4 of December 1796
and his fpouse ELSPET McWILLIE who died 5 June 1783.
Bt 172a. This
stone was recovered from outside the churchyard wall, its original location is
unknown.
Face of stone.
IANNET DUNCAN
Reverse of stone.
I.D.
Bt 173.
D.C. 1835
Bt 174.
M.C.
Bt 175.
Erected by JOHN McWILLIE, Cottertown, in memory of his beloved wife
MARY SYMON, who died 18th June 1858 aged 46 years. And of his son GEORGE who
died 24th May 1857 aged 11 years. And also of his son ALEXANDER who died 23rd
December 1860 aged 28 years. The above JOHN McWILLIE 24th January 1878 aged 77
years.
Bt 176.
In loving memory of ALEXANDER McWILLIE, Farmer, Coldhome, Keith, who
died Octr. 12th 1882 aged 77 years. MARY TAYLOR his wife who died 26th Sep. 1887
aged 80 years. Also their son ALEXANDER who died in Canada 1878 aged 44 years.
Also their son WILLIAM who died in infancy. Their daughter MARY, wife of Dr.
McLEAN, who died at Brooklyn, U.S.A. 16th April 1896 aged 60 years, also of
JANE, wife of D.W.AUCHTERLONIE who died at Carnoustie 28th Sep. 1907 aged 67
years. Also their daughter ELLEN, widow of the late JOHN CLAYTON, Auxere,
France, who died at Cheshire, England 5th March 1913 aged 69 years.
Bt 177.
(Lairs 164, 165)
In loving memory of my husband JOHN McWILLIE, late Farmer, Hungryhills, who died
at Blackhall Cottage 2nd Feb. 1889 aged 89 years. Also of their son ALEXANDER,
late Accountant, N. of S. Bank, Peterhead, who died March 3rd 1869 aged 31
years. Also of 4 sons who died in infancy. JANE PETRIE, wife of the above JOHN
McWILLIE died 23rd May 1906 aged 99 years. Also of their daughter HELEN McWILLIE
or GRANT died at Ardgathney Cottage 12th Jan. 1928 aged 87 years. (See also
Stone 178).
Bt 178. (Lairs
164, 165).
JOHN McWILLIE, Farmer, Hungryhills, Gamrie, in memory of his son ALEXANDER
McWILLIE, late Accountant, N. of S. Bank, Peterhead, who died at Hungryhills 3rd
March 1869 aged 31 years. Also of two sons who died in infancy. (See also
Stone 177).
Bt 179.
Erected by WM McWILLIE, Merchant in Old Aberdeen, in
memory of his father WM McWILLIE who died in Canada Jany. 1842 aged
35. Also his mother JANET TAYLOR who died at Keith 19th Novr. 1888 aged 80.
Bt 180.
Erected by GEORGE McWILLIE, Farmer, Midthird, in memory of his
daughters ISABELLA who died on the 1st Jany. 1854 aged 21 years, BETTIE who died
June 1854 aged 7 years.
"Two sisters here are laid to rest,
the youngest near the elder's breast.
Waiting their Redeemer come
To give us all our Final doom".
Also of his father WILLIAM, Wheelwright, Midthird, who died the 16th March 1855
aged 78 years. Also his mother ISOBEL SHEARER who died 3rd May 1861 aged 85
years. Also of his brother ALEXANDER, Millwright, who died 27th January 1867
aged 49 years. The above GEORGE McWILLIE died at Ardgaithney on the 27th May
1885 aged 83 years. Also his wife BETTY McWILLIE who died at Plewlands, Drainie,
3rd Sept. 1895 aged 87 years.
Bt 181.
Erected by JAMES MILNE, Farmer, North Hill-Leys, Bodenfinnach, to
the memory of his two daughters MARGARET MILNE who died 15th feby. 1835 aged 1
year and 6 months, also JEAN MILNE who died 7th Octr. 1854 aged 43 years. The
above JAMES MILNE died 4th April 1861 aged 74, also his wife ELIZABETH STRACHAN
died 7th Febry. 1865 aged 75.
Bt 182.
(Lairs 156, 157, 158, 159)
In loving memory of ALEXANDER MILNE, died at Broadrashes 24th September
1907 aged 83 years, his wife ISABELLA FORSYTH died 7th June 1903 aged 71 years.
Also their family ALEXANDER, BETTY, MARY and JESSIE who died in infancy. JAMES
ALEXANDER died 15th July 1913 aged 38 years, MARGARET died 17th April 1931 aged
75 years, and JESSIE SIM, wife of JAMES ALEXANDER MILNE who died at Bauds,
Mulben, 18th March 1949 aged 75 years, and their daughter MAGGIE ANN who died at
Banff 22nd March 1954 aged 41 years.
Bt 183. (Lairs
118, 119, 120)
Erected by GEORGE HAMILTON in memory of his beloved wife CATHERINE
TAYLOR HAY who died at Back-Hill, Kininvie, 17th June 1890 aged 61 years. The
above GEORGE HAMILTON died at York Street, Dufftown, 4th Feb. 1916 aged 86
years. And his daughter ISABELLA, wife of ROBERT McPHERSON died at Fife Cottage,
Dufftown, 20th April 1906 aged 49 years. And the above ROBERT McPHERSON who died
at Dufftown 25th June 1932 aged 77 years.
Bt 184.
Erected by JAMES GEDDES in loving memory of his wife JANE McINTOSH,
who died at Roadside of Tullich, Kininvie 20th Oct. 1897 aged 37 years.
Mason J.McCurrach, Huntly.
Bt 185.
(Lairs 106, 108, 109, 110, 111)
In loving memory of LEWIS GRANT, died 28th June 1930 aged 80, his wife
ISABELLA MORRISON died 4th Feb. 1921 aged 71. Their sons LEWIS MORRISON died
29th June 1893 aged 20, ROBERT died in infancy. Their daughter HELEN died 30th
Dec. 1948 aged 72, their daughter ELIZA BELLA GRANT died 10th Dec. 1982 aged 74.
Bt 185a.
LEWIS.
Bt 186.
MORRISON.
In memory of their father and mother GEORGE MORRISON, Farmer, Glackmuir, who
died 30th December 1928 aged 77 years, and his wife JANE LORIMER died 10th
December 1918 aged 65 years.
Bt 187. (Lair
106)
In memory of JOHN MORRISON, Carpenter, late of Hillend, Cairnie, who
died at Forkins, Botriphnie, on 8th March 1931 aged 76 years. And of his wife
JANE GORDON who died at Insch on 21st August 1938 aged 81 years. Also their
daughter ELIZABETH HELEN died July 1959 aged 74 years. Also JANE MORRISON died
16th Dec. 1972, Chingford Hospital, Waltham Forest, her ashes are scattered in
the City of London Crematorium.
Bt 188. (Lair
135, 136, 137)
Erected by JAMES MORRISON in memory of his wife HELEN SIMPSON who died
3rd July 1907 aged 24.
Bt 189. (Lair
138, 139, 140, 141)
Erected by WILLIAM KEIR in memory of his father ALEXANDER KEIR who died
at Drum, 1875, aged 77 years, and of his mother ELIZABETH WISEMAN who died 1870
aged 75. His brother JAMES died 1848 aged 24, his sister ELIZABETH died 1849
aged 23, his brother ALEXANDER died 1849 aged 19. Also JANE WATT, wife of
ALEXANDER SIM (grand-son of above), died Jan. 6th 1917 aged 72. Remainder of
the stone is broken.
Bt 190.
In memory of JOHN PAUL, died 27th July 1888 aged 78, his wife JANET
KEIR died 28th August 1894 aged 72. Their son JOHN PAUL died 14th July 1894 aged
41, his father ALEXANDER PAUL died 1851 aged 77, his mother MARY GRAY. Erected
by the family.
Bt 191.
In memory of JOHN WATT, Farmer, Mains of Cabbachs, Boharm, who died
at New Elgin 5th July 1845 aged 32 years, and HELEN McWILLIE his wife who died
at New Elgin on 3rd January 1867 aged 65.
Mason W.T. Hendry, Abbey St., Elgin.
Bt 192.
(Lairs 153, 154, 155)
Erected by ROBERT GORDON in memory of his wife ISABELLA MILNE, died at
Miekle Rowater, Ordiquhill 14th May 1933 aged 81. Also of their family ELIZABETH
died 10th March 1906 aged 16 years, ANNIE died 9th November 1918 aged 37, and of
the above ROBERT GORDON who died at Berrybrae, Fyvie, 21st February 1943 aged 88
years.
Bt 193.
(Lair 58)
In loving memory of WILLIAM KERR BELL, Bauds, Mulben who died as result
of an accident 10th July 1942 aged 39 years. And his beloved wife ISABELLA MILNE
died 8th Jan. 1980 aged 71 years.
Bt 195.
(Lairs 62, 63, 64, 65, 66)
Sacred to the memory of MARGARET MITCHELL, beloved wife of ALEXR GRANT
who died 8th March 1913 aged 81 years. Their daughter HELLEN who died 26th Dec.
1877 aged 15 years, their grandson PATTIE BREMNER who died 9th March 1898 aged
16 months, also ALEXR who died 18th Aug. 1930 aged 86 years.
Bt 196.
"Be ye also ready".
In loving memory of JOHN DAWN who died at Glack, Botriphnie, 1 Decr. 1878 aged
87 years. Also his wife JANE DONALD who died 11 Feby. 1858 aged 71 years. Also
of their family JOHN died Decr. 1828 aged 5 years, JESSIE died 17 Octr. 1879
aged 57 years.
Bt 197.
In memory of GEORGE MOUGGACH who died in Ardbrack on 5th July 1800
aged 57 years, also WILIAM his son who died in Fife-Keith on 12th April 1821
aged 23 years.
Bt 198.
(Lairs 102, 103, 104, 105)
1883.
Erected in memory of JOHN MOGGACH, Carpenter, who died at Mains of Towiebeg 1853
aged 77 years. Also his wife JEAN EDWARD who died a827 aged 48 years. Also their
son JOSEPH MOGGACH, Farmer at Mains of Towiebeg who died there 1878 aged 72
years. And his wife JANE HAY died 11th June 1902 aged 84 years. Their daughter
JANE died at Chester 4th March 1891 aged 34 years. Their son JOSEPH MOGGACH,
Towiebeg, who died at Ardgaithney 19th Nov. 1941 aged 87 years. Also his wife
ANNIE PEDDIE died at Ardgaithney 17th May 1948 aged 77 years.
Bt
199.
Erected by JEAN STRONACH in
token of esteem to the memory of her husband WILLIAM MOGGACH, late Farmer in
Tenrood who died 16 July 1837 aged 52. And their children JEAN who died 22 Jany.
1839 aged 4, ELSPET 24 Jany. 1839 aged 1. And on 27 Jany. 1839 WILLIAM died aged
3 years. The above JEAN STRONACH died at Sauchenward 20th Decr. 1897 aged 88
years.
Bt
200. (Lairs
100, 101)
Erected to the memory of MARGARET TAYLOR, widow of JOHN McADAM died 21st
November 1931 aged 84 years.
Bt
201. (Lairs
92, 93, 94)
In memory of ALLAN LESLIE, Farmer, Mossend, died at Aberdeen 17th July
1923 aged 63, his daughter ELSIE JANE died in infancy 18th June 1906. Also his
wife ELSIE SMART died at Cothall, Forres, 29th Oct. 1941 aged 77 years. Also of
their son ALLAN ALEXANDER GORDON LESLIE who died 25th April 1972 aged 68 years,
late of Rummach, Keith, and sometime of Forgieside.
Bt
202. (Lairs
89,90,91)
Sacred to the memory of GEORGE MILNE, who died at Haystown, Keith, 16th
July 1787 aged 60 years, and his wife ANN STRONACH who died 14th Feb. 1889 aged
78 years. Also their son GEORGE MILNE, Farmer, Rosearie, who died there 28th
Nov. 1916 aged 73 years. And his wife ELIZABETH DUFF who died at Rosearie 21st
Feb. 1905 aged 72 years. And their son JAMES MILNE, Broadrashes died 28th July
1937 aged 69. And his wife AGNES SIM died 8th Feb. 1952 aged 75. Also JEMIMA
MORRISON, second wife of the above GEORGE MILNE, Rosearie, died at Keith 12th
Jan. 1977 aged 89.
Bt
203. (Lairs 45, 46, 47)
Erected by JAMES & LIZZIE McDONALD in loving memory of their
family. ELIZABETH JANE died at Broomhill, Botriphnie 25th Aug. 1909 aged 3,
JAMES died 22nd Oct. 1909 aged 1, and the above JAMES McDONALD died at
Cachenhead, Botriphnie 14th Aug. 1955 aged 77. Also the above ELIZABETH McDONALD
died at Seafield Hospital, Buckie, 6th June 1958 aged 87 years.
Bt
204. (Lairs
40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
Sacred to the memory of FRANCIS WISEMAN who died at Bodenfinnoch 22nd
Feby. 1881 aged 80 years. MARGARET ALLAN his wife who died 20th June 1843 aged
38 years. Their son JAMES who died 1st Feby. 1881 aged 51 years. ANN MORRISON
his wife who died 30th June 1877 aged 39 years. Their daughter JESSIE died at
Kingston-on-Spey 1st May 1914 aged 76 years, their son FRANCIS WISEMAN died at
Midthird 4th December 1922 aged 89 years, their son ALEX. WISEMAN died at
Woodside, Aberdeen 20th Dec. 1926 aged 91 years.
Bt 205. Illegible
Bt
206.
Erected by ALEXANDER BROWN in memory
of his mother, grandmother and aunt, who died at Glack Midthird
Bt
207. (Lairs
76,77,78)
Erected in memory of ALEXANDER MOGGACH who died at Newburgh 4th
September 1861 aged 68 years. Also his wife HELEN GARDEN who died 1st June 1883
aged 71 years. WILLIAM MOGGACH died 18th June 1905 aged 73 years. JOHN MOGGACH
died 9th April 1907 aged 54 years. Also of JESSIE TOUGH, wife of above WM.
MOGGACH died 1920 aged 84 years. JAMES MOGGACH died at Tomnon Villa, Dufftown
17th Sept. 1926 aged 77 years.
Bt
208.
Here lies the body of ROBART (sic)
STRATHDEE, some time Farmer in Pitfancy in the Parish of Forgue, who died Jan.
17th 1778 aged 51 years, also of their son IAMES STRATHDEE who died Octr. 1773
aged 17 years.
Bt
209.
Here lies the body of THOMAS BREMNER,
some time wiver (sic) in Newley, who died June the 30th 1778 aged 54 years.
Bt
210. (Lairs
35,36,37)
Erected by JAMES McKAY in memory of his wife ANN RIGBY who died ay Sunnybrae
18th Dec. 1919 aged 75, and the said JAMES McKAY who died at Carlusk, Boharm,
15th August 1933 aged 85. Also their son JAMES McKAY who died at Carlusk on 25th
July 1940 in his 69th year.
Bt
211.
Erected by JAMES RENNIE, Feuar in
Fife-Keith, in memory of JANET RUSEL his wife who departed this life Decr. 15th
1824 aged 52 years. Also the said JAMES RENNIE who died on the 6th October 1840
aged 75. Also JANET McWILLIAM, wife of JAMES RENNIE, Mason, died February 9th
1843 aged 29. Also ALEXR RENNIE who died 14th October 1872 aged 71. Also JANET
RENNIE, daughter of JAMES RENNIE, Mason, who died 18th May 1876 aged 33. Also
the said JAMES RENNIE, Mason, who died at Fife-Keith 8th Oct. 1891 aged 94
years.
Bt
212.
Body of Stone Illegible.
At base of stone;
Erected by his widow and family.
Mason. J McCurrach.
Bt
213.
Here lyes JAMES GREEN who departed
this life May 1 1711 years, and likewise his father ROBERT GREEN, Smith, who
departed this life March the 13 1725 and also MARGARET ROBERTSON his spouse who
departed this life January 13 1724. Also WILLIAM GREEN who died December 9. 1753
and his spouse JANNET LOGGAN who died Feb. 5th 1775 aged 67 & JAMES GREEN,
and his spouse CHRISTINE SIMON who died January 3 1768.
Bt
214.
Erected in memory of WILLIAM STEPHEN
who died at Burnside, Glenmarkie, Parish of Mortlach on the 9 Jan. 1812 aged 78,
also his wife ELSPET NEWLANDS who died on the 8 Decr. 1850 aged 82 years. Done
by their family.
"Saint after Saint on Earth
Has lived and loved and died
And as they left us one by one
We laid them side by side.
We laid them down to sleep
But not in hope forlorn
We laid them but to ripen there
Till that last glorious morn
Come Thou Lord Jesus come".
Bt
215. (Lairs 15, 16,
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
Erected in memory of WILLIAM STEPHEN who died at Broomhill, Botriphnie,
3rd July 1886 aged 83 years, and his wife MAGDALENE MILNE who died 25th March
1895 aged 91, also their daughter JANE who died in Aberdeen 12th March 1858 aged
19 years and their son WILLIAM who died at Wards of Shenwall, Cairnie, 27th May
1877 aged 45 years, their daughter MAGDALENE who died at Keith 8th June 1910
aged 68 years, their daughter ELSIE who died at Keith 25th January 1914 aged 80
years. Their son ALEXANDER who died 24th April 1917 aged 77 years, their
daughter BETSY who died 7th December 1925 aged 89 years, their son PETER who
died at Oakville, Canada, 23rd January 1928 aged 84 years.
Bt
216. (Lairs 22, 23)
In loving memory of JOHN SMART, Auchindachy Croft, died 23rd August 1935
aged 69. Also of his dear beloved wife CHRISTINA MAGDALINE STEPHEN died at
Auchindachy Croft 15th July 1950 aged 72. Also their sons GORDON WILLIAM died
11th Dec. 1982 aged 66, JOHN ALEXANDER died 23rd March 1995 aged 80.
Bt
217. (Lair 862)
PIRIE. In loving memory
of my dear husband CHARLES A. PIRIE died 21st Feb. 1979 aged 71.
Bt
218. (Lair
861)
M. In loving memory of JAMES MORRISON, Bodinfinnoch, who died 9th Aug.
1978, beloved husband of JESSIE McHARDY.
Bt
219. (Lair 860)
In loving memory of ALEXANDER BRUCE, died 2nd March 1977, husband of
CATHERINE A. CAMERON died 2nd Sept. 1999. Sadly missed.
Bt
220. (Lair 858)
A. In loving memory of our dear daughter LINDA ELIZABETH AITKEN who died
13th June 1972 at Westerton Cottages, Drummuir, aged 8 years
Bt
220a.
S. In loving memory of JOHN ALEXANDER SMITH, died at Sauchenward 10th
March 1971 aged 67 years. Also his wife MARY DUNCAN died 29th June 1982 aged 79
years. Their daughter ELSIE ANN died at Sauchenward 13th June 1989 aged 54
years.
Bt
221. (Lair 855)
In loving memory of JOHN WHYTE, Farmer, Turffhillock, who died 18th
Feb. 1969 aged 65 years, beloved husband of JANE ELIZABETH DUNCAN who died 21st
May 1987 aged 87 years. “At rest together”.
Bt
222. (Lair
854)
Erected by AGNES ADDISON in loving memory of her husband ALEXANDER
HARDIE McKENZIE who died at No 9 Council Houses, Drummuir, 15th March 1968 aged
55 years. AGNES ADDISON, beloved wife of MAXIE McINTOSH who died 29th January
1999 in Aberchirder. A loving Mother, Grannie and Great-Grannie.
Bt
223. (Lair 853)
Erected by PETER M. REID in loving memory of his wife ALEXANDRINA MILNE
who died 13th April 1966 aged 83 years. And the above PETER MURRAY REID who died
3rd Oct. 1970 aged 88 years.
Bt
224. (Lair
852)
Sacred to the memory of ROBERT ALLAN MORRISON, Gateside, Mulben, who
died there 18th Jan. 1966 aged 56 years.
Bt
224a.
MURDOCH. In loving memory of a dear grannie and grandad.
Bt
225. Stone recorded
on 1978 survey, now missing.
In memory of WILLIE.
Bt
226. (Lair
848)
In loving memory of OLIVER NICOL who died at Botriphnie 18th March 1960
aged 53 years. Also his wife JESSIE H. GRAY who died 10th July 1987 aged 72.
Bt
227. (Lair 847)
In loving memory of our darling daughters DIANA MARGARET who died 1959
aged 4 mts. SHEENA MARY died as result of a riding accident 4th Dec. 1977 aged
17½ years. MORRISON.
Bt
228. (Lair 846)
In memory of ELSIE McLEOD MORRISON died at Slogan 27th Mar. 1959, also
her husband ALEXANDER STUART MORRISON who died 22nd July 1973 aged 65 years.
Bt
229. (Lair
844)
Sacred to the memory of my dear husband WILIAM LUMSDEN who died at
Towiemore House 11th Jan. 1957 aged 85 years. Also his wife JESSIE BAIN who died
24th Jan. 1960 aged 80 years. "Thy will be done".
Bt
230. (Lair 843)
Sacred to the memory of JOHN ASBURY-BAILEY who died at Davieburn House
on October 24th 1954. "God is love".
Bt
231. (Lair
841, 842)
In loving memory of JOHN GUTHRIE
JOHNSTON, Paul's Croft, Botriphnie, who died 1st Feb. 1952 aged 43 years.
Beloved husband of MARGARET PIRIE. Also their son NEIL died 30th July 1949 aged
10 months. Also the above MARGARET PIRIE died 5th Jan. 1997 aged 90 years.
"Sadly missed".
Bt
231a. (Lair 840).
WILLIAM FIDDES died 11th Feb. 1949 aged 2 years 10 mths.
Bt
232. (Lair
838)
In loving memory of ALEXANDER
THOMSON, died at Broomhill, Botriphnie, 11th Sep. 1948 aged 75 years. Also his
wife HELEN CORMACK died Huntly 5th June 1973 aged 92 years
Bt
233. (Lair
837 & 840)
In loving memory of Rev. R. Y.
DRUMMOND, M.A., Minister of this Parish for 10 months, who died on 2nd February
1948 aged 34 years.
Bt
234. (Lair
803)
JOHN A. LUZIUS died 15-8-53 age
2.
Bt
234a. (Lairs 835,836)
In loving memory of JAMES BREMNER, Lower Towie, died 23rd Feb. 1947 aged
67 years. Also his beloved wife ANNIE INNES died 5th March 1962 aged 78 years.
Their daughter MARTINA died 10th July 1986 aged 81 years, their son EDWARD died
10th August 1992 aged 81 years.
Bt
235. (Lair
832)
Sacred to the memory of the Rev.
DAVID S. JOHNSTON, B.D., Minister of this Parish for 16 years, who died on 7th
October 1946 aged 57 years, and his wife GLADYS MAY COWIE who died on 11th
December 1970 aged 74 years.
Bt
236. (Lair - Gordon-Duff private
cemetery to west of kirk.)
In memory of MARGARET MARY,
eldest daughter of THOMAS and MILDRED GORDON-DUFF, 1897-1979.
Bt
236a. (Lair - Gordon-Duff private cemetery to west of kirk.)
CONSIE, second daughter of THOMAS & MILDRED GORDON-DUFF 1898-1982.
Bt
237. (Lair - Gordon-Duff private
cemetery to west of kirk.)
ALEXANDER BERESFORD, son of
THOMAS and MILDRED GORDON-DUFF born July 27th 1901 died Jan. 5th 1902.
Bt
238. (Lair - Gordon-Duff private
cemetery to west of kirk.)
MILDRED MABEL, wife of THOMAS
GORDON DUFF, born 29th Feb. 1864, died 22nd July 1941.
Bt
239. (Lair - Gordon-Duff private
cemetery to west of kirk.)
PAULINE, wife of THOMAS GORDON
DUFF, daughter of Sir CHAS. TENNANT, Bart. of the Glen and his wife EMMA WINSLOE
died Nov. 16 1888 aged 33. "What I do Thou knowest not now but shall know
hereafter".
Bt
240a. (Lair - Gordon-Duff private cemetery to west of kirk.)
Kind heart be true and ye shall never rue.
In very loving memory of JEAN GORDON-DUFF 13th July 1912 - 7th January 1981, and
THOMAS ROBERT GORDON-DUFF 5th October 1911 - 4th May 1997.
Mason. Cruikshank.
Bt
241. (Not buried
here) Carved Wooden Memorial Plaque within church.
Kind heart be true and ye shall never rue.
To the Glory of God, in loving memory of LACHLAN GORDON DUFF, Capt. The Gordon
High's, yr of Drummuir Park, born Janry. 17th 1880, Killed in action in France
Oct. 24th 1914. He is buried in Rue du Bois Military Cemetery, Bethune.
"Yea though I walk through the valley of the Shadow of Death, I will fear
no evil for Thou art with me".
At base of memorial plaque is what appears to be the cross-piece of a simple
wooden grave marker, which may have been retrieved from France, and which reads;
In memory of Capt. L. GORDON DUFF, Gordon Highlanders, 24th Oct. 1914.
Bt
242. Memorial within the church.
Sacred in the memory of the Rev. ALEXANDER ANGUS, Minister of this
Parish, and his affectionate spouse KATHARINE MAIR. He died 11th April 1829 in
his 85th years and 55th of his useful ministry, she died 26th October 1836 in
her 86th year.
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea, saith
the spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow
them" Rev. XIV.13.
Of their predeceased children;
ALEXANDER died in Demerara 29th Sept. 1802 aged 16, MARTHA died here 20th April
1807 aged 23, MARY died here 16th March 1808 aged 22, FRANCES HELEN died here
9th May 1812 aged 19, JOHN died at Calcutta 6th July 1822 aged 44, ELIZABETH
died here 26th June 1828 aged 49. And five children and three grandchildren died
in infancy.
JANE died at Alford 7th August 1867 aged 78, GEORGE died at Aberdeen 7th April
1872 aged 78.
The remains of all
these are deposited in the aisle in the churchyard, except those of the two
sons.
Erected by the surviving members of the family.
Bt
244. Memorial within the church.
To the Glory of God and in loving memory of the Rev. ALEXANDER McKAY
M.A., Minister of this Parish 1879-1930.
Bt
244a. Small triangular Stone within the church. Probably relating to the
building of the second church on this site by Mr Alexander Fraser in 1617.
M. A.F. 1617.
Bt
245. (Lair 874)
In loving memory of ROBERT BLACKIE who died 20th June 1991 aged 92
years, beloved husband of BELLA HELEN RITCHIE who died 16th April 1999 aged 96
years.
Bt
246. (Lair 872, 873)
S. In loving memory of JOHN ALEXANDER SMITH died at Sauchenward 14th
Oct. 1990 aged 60 years.
Bt
247. (Lair 871)
In loving memory of our dear sisters JEAN SMITH who died 3rd July 1989
aged 87 years, also MINNIE who died 5th Aug. 1973 aged 51 years. Also HELEN
ELIZABETH who died 15th June 1991 aged 71 years, also MARY ANN who died 19th
Nov. 1994 aged 89 years.
Bt
248. (Lair 870)
In Loving Memory of EWEN MacDONALD died Aug 22nd 1998 aged 61 years.
Bt
249. (Lair 869)
In Loving Memory of ROBERT GORDON died 29th Oct 2000 aged 93 years. A
dear father. Beloved husband of NORAH.
Bt
250. (Lair 868)
In loving memory of HELEN D. JOHNSTON who died 4th Jan. 1986 aged 79
years. A dear mother and loving wife of WILLIAM W. HILL who died 10th April 1998
aged 91 years. A dear husband & father.
Bt
251. (Lair 867)
In loving memory of THOMAS McINTOSH, Pauls Croft, who died at Aberdeen
1st Jany. 1983 aged 53 years. Treasured memories of JOHN S. SIMMERS who died
30th June 1991 aged 65 years. Loving dad & grandad and beloved husband of
BEATRICE D. MIDDLETON.
Bt
252. (Lair 866)
Treasured memories
of BARBARA McGREGOR died 2nd Dec. 1981 aged 56 yrs. A dear mother & loving
wife of GEORGE BARCLAY.
Bt
253. (Lairs 864, 865)
M. In loving memory of WILLIAM S. McINTOSH, a dearly loved son & dad
who died at Braehead on 6th June 1994 aged 30 years. Also his dear father JAMES
A. McINTOSH, Braeford, keith, who died 12th August 2001 aged 72 years. A dear
dad and grandad, beloved husband of JANE A. STRATHDEE.
Bt
254. (Lair 863)
S. In loving memory of WILLIAM A. STRATHDEE, Braehead, who died 9th
Sept. 1983 aged 77 years, dear husband of ANNIE McBAIN. Also said ANNIE McBAIN
who died 15th Aug. 1987 aged 80