STEN TON

EAST LOT HIAN

M O NUME NTAL I NSCRI P TI O NS

RECORDED BY THE PARISH OF TRAPRAIN BURIAL GROUNDS SURVEY GROUP

 STENTON CHURCHYARD
East Lothian

Monumental Inscriptions

Foreword by The Rev. James Lawson, M.A., B.D.,

formerly Minister of Prestonkirk and
Stenton with Whittingehame.

Copyright 2006
© The Parish of Traprain Burial Grounds Survey Group
This version produced in PDF format, February, 2009
The full record comprising record sheets, database, and photographs,
has been deposited in the National Monuments Record of Scotland
(RCAHMS), 16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh EH8.

Recording Team

Val Adam
Audrey Affleck
Hulme & Carole Bailey
Monica Cameron
Jack & Chita Campbell
Janette & Evan Clark
John & Ray Halliday
Angela Foster
Beryl Goodall
Diana Harrow (assistant secretary)
Libby Jeffrey
Maeve Jeffrey
Susan Kinnaird (secretary)
Christian & John Lindsay
Phil & Pat Lucas
Gordon & Anne Masson
Garry Menzies
Tom Middlemass
Amanda Mitchell
Kate Moulin
Ellen & John Reid
Gavin & Mary Rowan-Hamilton
Jean Stevenson (treasurer)
Romaine Strang
Chris Tabraham (chairman)
Allen & Meeling Whitehead
Liz Whitfeld
David & Sally Wyllie
Contents

Illustrations........................................ 2

Foreword............................................ 3

Introduction....................................... 4

Plans ................................................... 5

Inscriptions ........................................ 6

Index of Surnames .......................... 68

Stone no. 16: Robert Robertson was only 9 months old when he died in 1724.

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Illustrations

Stenton Parish Church

Built in 1829 to replace the old church, and extensively refurbished in 1892 ............ Front Cover

Stone number 16
Robert Robertson was only 9 months old when he died in 1724................................................... 1

Stone number 123

A simple mid-18th Century stone with a clear inscription ............................................................. 6

Stone number 66
Dated 1675, this is the oldest stone discovered in the churchyard.............................................. 22

Stone number 37
An early stone decorated using symbols of mortality.................................................................. 56

Stone number 42
An 18th century stone commemorating the deaths of four young Nilson sisters.......................... 68

Stone number 97
This unusual carving features a figure holding a skull ............................................................... 74

Stone number 140

The winged hourglass symbolises the passing of time.................................................. Back Cover

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Foreword
With many people I share a deep interest in graveyards. The reason is not only on account of being a
minister, but also because of their significance in the life of a community. It was a privilege for my wife and
myself to have lived and served during the years 1986 - 98 in the linked parishes of Prestonkirk, Stenton and
Whittingehame.

The respectfully maintained area of graveyard surrounding each church is sacred ground. Each grave and
monument tells something of the story of the people who once lived and worked in the community. Any
visitor to the stones in Stenton graveyard will find many which provide a rich source of historic interest.
Each is a silent witness of days long past, as well as in more recent times. To view them can inspire in us
such questions as: ‘What was this person like?’, ‘What did they do in their working life?’, or ‘What did they
achieve in and for this community where they lived and died?’.

The information gathered in this written record was gained from the long and patient work of the members
of the team involved in the Stenton Graveyard survey. In it can be seen 76 references to trades and
professions once exercised in this community. This large number includes such activities as farmer and
shepherd, merchant and doctor, schoolmaster and clergyman, vice-admiral and soldier, bookseller and baker.
The names and dates of persons involved in such professions, as well as in many others, will remain of
continuing interest to this and future generations.

It is most interesting to recall that the monumental task of recording the detailed information inscribed on
each stone in each parish had its beginnings with a small group of members of Prestonkirk Church in 1996.
Their initial enthusiasm was strengthened and ecouraged by Chris Tabraham. Through his directive skill and
knowledge combined with the dedicated efforts of all the team members a successful conclusion to the
survey of each graveyard has been achieved. To reach the final completion of the task in Stenton has taken
10 years. From one who only had the opportunity of the briefest participation in the work at its very
beginning owing to a call to ministry in the Western Isles, I simply wish to express the warmest
congratulation to all who have given much time and energy in the preservation of an important part of
history in each parish.

Rev. Jim Lawson, M.A., B.D.,

formerly Minister of Prestonkirk with Stenton and Whittingehame.
April 2006

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Introduction
In the Spring of 1996, 29 folk gathered in Prestonkirk Manse, East Linton, to begin the process of surveying
all the gravestones in Prestonkirk Graveyard. The spirited group of volunteers completed their task two years
later, and the publication Prestonkirk, East Lothian: Monumental Inscriptions (2000) provides a lasting
memorial to the 743 gravestones then standing in that place of burial.

Inspired by the results, the group expressed a desire to record another graveyard, and as during this time the
parish of Prestonkirk had become united with those of Stenton and Whittingehame to form the Parish of
Traprain, the group chose to move on to the peaceful graveyard nestling in the shade of the pretty Gothic
kirk at Whittingehame. The few remaining residents of what is the largest parish (geographically) in East
Lothian joined in the task, and in 2003 Whittingehame, East Lothian: Monumental Inscriptions was
published - a permanent record of the 173 gravestones lying therein.

Stenton alone remained. Soon the group, ably joined by keen Stentonians, was in action with pencils and
tape measures in that graveyard. The result - another 341 gravestones recorded, and another publication, this
one - Stenton, East Lothian: Monumental Inscriptions, published in 2006.

I would like to express my grateful thanks to all of them. However, a special thanks must go to Susan
Kinnaird, both for her minute-taking and her generous hospitality; to Allen & Meeling Whitehead for
surveying the graveyard; to Audrey Affleck and Beryl Goodall for meticulously checking every record sheet;
to Evan Clark for producing the computer database and website, along with Garry Menzies for his assistance
in preparing the material for publication; to David Wyllie for compiling the additional notes which
accompany most of the inscriptions; to Gavin Rowan-Hamilton and Amanda Mitchell for photographing
every stone; and to Alex Brown for his beautiful drawing which graces the cover of this publication.

Finally, the group wishes to thank Rev. James Lawson, minister of Prestonkirk and Stenton with
Whittingehame (1986-1998), whose idea it was back in 1996 to produce an ‘at-a-glance’ guide to the
gravestones of Prestonkirk.

Chris Tabraham
Chairman

May 2006

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Plans
325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337
296
298 320
295 299 321 322 323 324
297 300
301 316 317
294 302 318 319
303 315
293 304 314
305 313
292 312
247 306 311
310
291 246 307
290 245 308 309

269 244
289
288 268 259
258 243
267
287 266 257 242
265
256 241
264 240
340 286
263 255
285 239
262
284 238
BM 97.44m
261 C11
283 237

282 260
236
281
235
280 234
233
279
232
278
231 C9
277 C10
230
STENTON
War
PARISH CHURCH Memorial
229 C7
276 C8
228 C1
275 C2
227
274
338 C3 C6
273 226

339 254 C4 C5
272 253 225
252 224
223
87 271
222
86 85 84 251 221
83 250
270 249 220
79 82 81 80
77 248
196 219
75
76 78

73
74 193 194
72 192 195
191
70 71 189 190
125
187 124
188
68 69 182 123
181 122
186
67 180
66
185 121 117
184 183 120
66a 65 178 118
177 176 218
119
64 116 115
63 114
179
61 62 174 113
112
60 110
217 111
211 175
59
108
6
21 5

109
21
21

213
172
171 170 169
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173
58 208
57 210 107
212 106
56 166 207
55 209 105
54 165
53 161 104
103 102
160 205 168 167
204 206
203 101
52 51 157 202 100
50 49 201 164 163
48 156 162
47 155 200
46 154 199
198
197 159 158
45 151 150
148 99
44 98
147 146 153 152
145
43
42 139 144 149
41 138 140
143 97
131 137 136 135 96
40 134 142 141
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130 94 95
34 133
132
129 93 92
38 128
22 33 32
31 127 91
21 29 126 90
20 30 37 89 0 2 4 6 8 10 metres
19 18 28
27 36
26 35
17 25
24 88
15 16
14 13 12
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STENTON CHURCHYARD
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Inscriptions

Stone no. 123: A simple mid-18th Century stone with a clear inscription.

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 The use of upper or lower case here follows that as used on the stone.

Where the inscription is not fully legible, the uncertain elements are
placed in square brackets [ ].

Gaps in the inscription are indicated by three dashes ---.

All stone numbers are included in the list even where no inscription could
be deciphered.

For reasons of space, no other details are given, for example of

architectural and sculptural details, of emblems of mortality and trade, or
of materials. These extra details may be found in the full archive.

Most inscriptions are accompanied by additional notes by David Wyllie,

based on his extensive knowledge of local history.

1 Here lys Andrew Coleman who died [May] --- 176- age 3 years Also Thom--- Coleman died J--- [15]
176- Age --- yea --- Coleman --- ll ---

2 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY HUSBAND HENRY MURRAY WHO DIED 3RD JUNE 1918,
AGED 54 YEARS ALSO OUR DAUGHTERS ELIZABETH DICKSON (SISSY) DIED 4TH
NOVEMBER 1896, AGED 13 MONTHS JANET ANNABELA Y. (NETTIE) DIED 13TH
FEBRUARY 1919, AGED 19 YEARS ALSO HIS WIFE JANET CHRISTIE YOUNG DIED 28TH
NOVEMBER 1942, AGED 79 YEARS AND MARGARET WILSON (MADGE) THEIR
DAUGHTER DIED 17TH MARCH 1963, AGED 68 YEARS LAST SURVIVING MEMBER OF
THE FAMILY. HERE ALSO REST ROBERT MURRAY & ELIZABETH DICKSON FATHER &
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE

Henry Murray was born in Stenton the son of Robert Murray, Mason, born in Stenton
and Elizabeth Dickson, born at Ruchlaw Mains, Whittingehame. He was a builder in
Edinburgh, where he died.

3 ERECTED BY HENRY & JANET MURRAY IN LOVING MEMORY OF THEIR DEAR LITTLE
DAUGHTER ELIZABETH DICKSON WHO DIED 4TH NOVR. 1896 AGED 13 MONTHS
“ANOTHER GEM IN THE SAVIOUR’S CROWN ANOTHER FLOWER IN HEAVEN.”

Henry Murray was the son of Robert Murray [See No 2] and married Janet Young.

4a M

5 MEMEN ---

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6 East Face
Here lyes Katherin John & John Patersons Children to Charels Paterson & Isobel Carcleugh induellers
in Stentoun 1747

Charles Paterson married Isobel Carlyle in 1711.

6 West Face
PS AW

7 In Memory of John B --- can late --- u --- Biel who died 1767 Aged [60 years.] Also Jam --- his son ---
th 17[5] --- sif --- and

8 ERECTED BY WILLIAM EDMOND IN MEMORY OF HIS BELOVED WIFE MARGARET

DICKSON WHO DIED 23RD FEBRUARY 1884 AGED 54 YEARS. ALSO THEIR ONLY SON
JAMES, WHO DIED 11TH MAY 1868 AGED 17 YEARS. ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM
EDMOND WHO DIED 15TH FEB 1892 AGED 68 YEARS. ALSO HIS DAUGHTER AGNES WHO
DIED 28TH SEPT. 1916 AGED 57 YEARS. BL[E]SS[E]D [A]RE [T]HE D[EAD] [TH]AT DIE IN
THE LOR[D] REV. XIV ---

William Edmond was a retired Farm Servant who died at Meiklerig Farm. His son
James was a Farm Labourer at Barneymains, Haddington.

9 Here lyes the Body of William Greive fourth Son of Alexr Greive Tenant in Stenton who died the 22d
Janry 1768 Aged 19 years

William Grieve was born in Garvald Parish. The Mortcloth Dues entry says:
‘January 1768 the best cloth to William Grieve in the parish 7s 2d’.

10 In MEMORY OF GEORGE COLTARD WHO DIED 11TH OCT 1841 AGED 58 YEARS. ALSO HIS
WIFE HELEN TINDAL[L] WHO DIED 7TH AUGST 1887 AGED 89 YEARS. ALSO THEIR SON
GEORGE WHO DIED 3RD MARCH 1842 AGED [6] YEARS. ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER JANET
WHO DIED 25TH APRIL 1856 AGED 15 YEARS.

George Coltherd was a Gardener who married Helen in Stenton in 1831. He was the
son of George Coltherd and Isabella Murray [See No 11]. Janet was killed by a horse
running off with a cart.

11 This Stone was ERECTED to the Memory of JAMES COLTHERD. Son of JAMES COLTHERD and
JEAN QUARRIER. He died in America in the year 1775. aged 28 years Also GEORGE COLTHERD
their Son. who died at [Pitcox] 181[5]. aged 66 years. Also ISABELLA MURRAY his Wife. Who died
Dec. 18[30]. aged 82 years. Also GEORGE COLTHERD. [son of] GEO --- COLTHERD &
ISABELLA MURRAY who died October 1841. aged 58 years. and THOMAS COLTHERD their Son
who died 10th February 1860. aged 83 years. Also his Wife AGNES GOODALL. who died 21st
December 1855. aged 83 years. “Blessed are they that die in the Lord.”

George Coltherd and Isabella Murray are the same couple as in No 10. Agnes was
the daughter of William Goodall, Agricultural Labourer, and Isabella Wood. She
spent her whole life in Stenton raising six children to adulthood with two others dying
young. Thomas was born in Dunbar.

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12 ERECTED IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDER YOUNG. FOR 52 YEARS RESIDENT IN
BEESKNOWE. WHO DIED 24TH APRIL 18[8]4. AGED [83] YEARS. ALSO HIS WIFE
ISABELLA PATERSON. WHO DIED 22ND APRIL 187[2]. AGED [6]2 YEARS. AND THEIR SON
ROBERT. WHO WAS DROWNED [28TH] JANY. 1850. AGED 7 YEARS. ALSO TWO
GRANDCHILDREN. ISABELLA AND GEORGE ORMISTON WHO DIED IN INFANCY. ALSO
HIS DAUGHTER CHRISTINA WHO DIED 11TH SEPT. 1929 AGED 83. ALSO HER HUSBAND
JAMES ROBERTSON ORMISTON WHO DIED 6TH JANY. 1933 AGED 83. BOTH PASSED
PEACEFULLY AWAY AT HARPERDEAN HADDINGTON.

Alexander Young, a Farm Servant, was the son of James Young and Christine
Lumsden. He died at Bielgrange Farm. Isabella Paterson was the daughter of
William Paterson, an Agricultural Labourer, and Christian Drummond. He died at
Beesknowe Farm. Christina died 11 August 1929. James Ormiston, a Farm Servant
and Cattleman, was the son of John Ormiston and Alison Robertson.

13 Here • Lyes --- • Corps • of • Helen • & • William --- [bert] • Hamiltons The • fi --- died --- [0] year No
--- ther 2•1 --- ron. To •

14 Here = Lyes = the = Corps = of James = Whyte = and = David = Whyte = and = Is’ball = Whyte =
Children = to = Patrick Whyte Tennant = in = Nunwar = 1740 Here = Lyes = the = Corps = of =
Patrick = Whyte = Father = to Robert = Whyte = who = desist the = 28 Decr. = 1756 and = also
Margrat = Harday his Spous who desist = the = 26 Novr. = 1751 and Susnna Whyte his daughter

15 IN LOVING MEMORY OF BASIL C. B. BROOKE VICE ADMIRAL, C.B., C.B.E. LATE OF BIEL
1895 - 1983 AND HIS BELOVED WIFE NORA EVELYN BROOKE 1901 - 1981 MAY THEY REST
IN PEACE

Admiral Brooke inherited Biel Estate from Lieutenant Colonel J. P. Nisbet Hamilton
Grant [See No 203]. His great grandfather’s brother was James Brooke, the first
Rajah of Sarawak. He sold Biel in 1958 to Mr Charles Spence.

16 East Face
memento mori

16 West Face
Here • Ly-s • the the • Corps • of • Rober[t] RobertSon • Who • departed • This • Lif • the • 24 day • of
Aprill [1]724 Aged • 9 • mouneth

Robert Robertson was born 17 July 1723 in Stenton, the son of Thomas Robertson
and Isabel Rutherford. The Mortcloth Dues entry says: ‘May 3 1724 Bell and Cloth to
Thos Robertson’s child 18s’. See photograph on page 1.

17 [IN MEMORY OF] --- [MARGARET WALLACE] WHO DIED MAY 10th 18[88] AGED [8]1 THE
ABOVE JOHN FULTON DIED 21 DEC[EMBER] 1[8]94 AGED 8--- YEARS ALSO WILLIAM
FULTON SON OF ABOVE DIED 25TH JULY 1[9]14 AGED 81. JANE BURNSIDE HIS WIFE
DIED 4TH JULY 1918 AGED [8]4.

Margaret Wallace was the daughter of Andrew Wallace, a Farm Servant, and Janet
Whitelaw. She died in Stenton. John Fulton was a Carter, then a Forester, who died at
Stenton aged 85 years. His parents were William Fulton and Margaret Utterson.
William Fulton, a Groom and Shepherd, died aged 80 years at Dunbar. Jane
Burnside’s parents were John Burnside, a Joiner, and Elizabeth Johnston.

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18 ERECTED IN MEMORY OF ROBERT M. PRINGLE WHO DIED 1ST AUG. 1898. AGED 36
YEARS. ERECTED BY HIS WIDOW

Robert Mathieson Pringle was a Forester, the son of Robert Pringle, a Farm
Labourer, and Catherine Henderson. He died at Bielgrange Farm.

19 IN MEMORY OF JAMES BALD WHO DIED 31[st] MARCH 1843 AGED 76.

James Bald was an Agricultural Labourer who lived in Stenton. He married Margaret
Watt. In the Heritors’ Cash Book there is a mortcloth rental for James Bald’s child
who died in 1832.

20 In Memory Of JANET BROTHERSTONE BELOVED WIFE OF PETER WHITECROSS WHO

DIED 9TH JULY 1928. AGED 56 YEARS. ALSO THE ABOVE PETER WHITECROSS WHO
DIED 13TH MAY 1949. AGED 80 YEARS. “AT REST”

Janet Brotherstone was the daughter of John Brotherstone, a Ploughman, and of

Jeanie Aitchinson. She died at Pressmennan Farm where her husband Peter
Whitecross was a Ploughman. He was the son of William Whitecross, a Groom, and
Catherine Allan.

21 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANE HOGG WIFE OF JAMES HALLIDAY, STENTON WHO DIED
2ND JUNE 1923. AGED 72 YEARS. ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES HALLIDAY WHO DIED AT
STENTON 2ND APRIL 1934 AGED 88 YEARS

Jane Hogg’s father was Charles Hogg, a Farmer, and her mother was Janet Ogilvy.
James Halliday was a Stationmaster, the son of James Halliday and Elizabeth Hogg.
They retired to Stenton where they both died.

22 ERECTED by WILLIAM LAWSON, in Memory of his Daughters, Agnes and Georgina, who died in
Feby. 1867 aged respectively, 5 and 2 years. Also AGNES CRAIG his Mother, who died 4th Decr.
1862, aged 55 years. And ALEXANDER LAWSON his Father, who died 2d. Augt. 1867, aged 67
years.

William Lawson was a Tailor in Stenton, living at Newbarn Farm in 1859 and at
Loanhead in 1862. Alexander Lawson was the son of William Lawson, a Brewery
Carter, and Elizabeth Stoddart. Agnes Craig’s parents were George Craig, a Ship’s
Carpenter, and Elizabeth Litston.

23 IN MEMORY OF JOHN STORIE WHO DIED 29TH SEPTR. 1861 AGED 60 YEARS THIS
MONUMENT --- CT --- MILY ON

24 IN MEMOR[Y] OF MARY HASTINGS. WIFE OF PETER REDPATH BEIL WHO DIED 10TH
JUNE 1880. THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY MRS MARJORIBANKS SENR. IN GRATEFUL
REMEMBRANCE OF FAITHFUL SERVICES RENDERED WHEN NURSE IN THE FAMILY
NANCY, DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED OCTOBER 27TH 1868 AGED 17 YEARS

Mary Hastings’ father James was a Grocer and her mother was Agnes Allan. Peter
Redpath was a Forester and General Labourer living in Stenton Village and then at
Biel East Lodge. They married in Stenton in 1850. Mrs Marjoribanks was the wife of
the Rev. Thomas Marjoribanks [See No 206].

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25 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND THOMAS PORTEOUS WHO DIED AT
FORTUNE BANK 26TH JUNE 1901 AGED 54 YEARS. ALSO MARY KING PORTEOUS,
DAUGHTER OF ABOVE, BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE BOLTON DIED 2ND JAN. 1920, AGED
31 YEARS. ALSO HELEN G. REDPATH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AT
STANDINGSTONE 3RD MARCH 1921 AGED 68 YEARS.

Thomas Porteous was a Farm Labourer, son of William Porteous, Shepherd, and
Mary King. Fortune Bank is in Athelstaneford Parish. Helen Goodall Redpath was
the daughter of James Redpath, Forester, and Euphemia Goodall. Her daughter Mary
King Porteous was married to George Bolton who was a Postman at Ayton,
Berwickshire. Standingstone is in Whittingehame Parish.

26 ERECTED in MEMORY of. WILLIAM BROWN Forester Woodend. who died 14th March 1842.
aged 60 years. Also JANET BOYD Wife of the above WILLIAM BROWN. She died at the Temple
Largo, 10th May 1860, in the 81st year of her age.

William Brown lived at Woodend. He was there in 1834.

27 East Face
ERECTED by ROBERT BLACKIE. gardener at Beil. in MEMORY of MARGARET GRIEVE, his
Wife, and of ELIZABETH BLACKIE, his Daughter and only child; Who departed this life, at a very
short interval from each other; The Latter, On the 23d day of March, 1823, in the 31st Year of her age;
And, the former, On the 25th of May following; aged 64 years; To the unspeakable grief of a surviving
Husband, bereaved of a pious and loving Wife, and of an afflicted Father, for the loss of a virtuous and
dutiful Daughter. “O God! be thou the mourner’s stay, “My refuge on life’s troubl’d sea: “Thy word
the light that guides my way “To them I love, to Heaven, and thee.”

27 West Face
Also the said ROBT. BLACKIE. who departed this life, on Tuesday the 12th February, 1833, aged 65;
Deeply regretted by all who knew him; especially by the Family at Biel; where he had lived, as Head
Gardener; a faithful and devoted Servant, for the space of 44 years.

Robert Blackie was an Elder of the Kirk. An entry in the Mortcloth Dues says: ‘Feb.
17 1833 To Mortcloth for Mr Blackie 10s 6d’

28 Heir. ley[s] the body of. Hillen Thomson • spouse • to robert grive wright in petcox. who • died • sepr •
18th 1771 aged 62 • years also ther dought cale helen aged • 3 month

Helen Grieve was born in 1753 in Stenton Parish. The Mortcloth Dues entry says: ‘15
September 1771 the best Mortcloth to Robert Grieve’s wife in the parish 6s 8d’.

29 IN MEMORY OF RICHARD WIGHT WHO DIED AT WEST PINKERTON 10TH OCTR. 1897
AGED 80. ALSO OF MARGARET McDONALD HIS WIFE WHO DIED AT PITCOX 26TH MAY
1888 AGED 62.

Richard Wight, born in Whittingehame Parish, was a Land Steward at Pitcox Farm.
Margaret McDonald was born in Bolton Parish and died at Pitcox Farm.

30 Erected by James Begarnie in Memory of his Father JAMES BEGARNIE who died 12th Feb: 1831
Aged 69 years. Also his Mother ELISABETH FERLY Who died 28th Oct: 1834 Aged 60 years.

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31 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ADAM WALKER OF WHITELAW DIED 30th AUG. 1958 AND HIS
WIFE AGNES B. HENDRY DIED 3rd OCT. 1929

Adam Walker was the son of Adam Walker, a Farm Grieve, and Harriet Scott. He was
an Agricultural Worker at Whitelaw, Whittingehame Parish, when he died. In 1927,
when they married, Agnes Purves Brown Hendry was an Outworker in Innerwick
Parish and he was a Ploughman at Little Spott Farm. She was the daughter of
Michael Hendry, a Railway Porter, and Helen Forsyth.

32 ERECTED BY WM. THOMSON LINT MILL IN LOVING MEMORY OF HIS WIFE MARION
AMOS WHO DIED 28TH FEB. 1928 AGED 71 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM
THOMSON WHO DIED 6TH AUG. 1951 AGED 93 YEARS.

William Thomson was a Farm Servant then a Market Gardener at the Lint Mill. He
was the son of Alexander Thomson, Ploughman, and Mary Denholm. Marion Amos
was the daughter of Robert Amos, a Shepherd, and Margaret Brown. She was a
Domestic Servant when she married in 1896. She died at the Lint Mill.

33 IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM TELFORD, DIED 27TH FEB. 1927, AGED 55. ALSO HIS WIFE
MARION MILLER, DIED 9TH JAN. 1928, AGED 57.

William Telford was a Ploughman, the son of William Telford and Jessie Tait. He died
22 February 1927 at Pressmennan Farm, where his son William was a Ploughman.
Marion Miller was the daughter of John Miller, a Mason, and Mary Mills.

34 IN MEMORY OF GEORGE LAWRIE DIED 10TH APRIL 1946 AGED 85 YEARS ALSO HIS WIFE
MARION McDOWALL BROWN DIED 19TH JUNE 1911 AGED 43 YEARS

George Lawrie was the son of John Lawrie, Gamekeeper, and Agnes Kedsley. He was
a Grave Digger then a Contractor. Marion McDowall Brown was his second wife and
the daughter of John Brown, Saddler, and Jane Black. She died in Stenton.

35 ERECTED by JOSEPH DRYSDALE Prestonpans, in MEMORY of his Brother THOMAS

DRYSDALE, who died 21st Jany. 1832, aged 28 years. Also his Brother ROBERT DRYSDALE, who
died 21st Feby. 1833, aged 20 years. Also his Father ROBERT DRYSDALE, who died 15th Novr.
1838, aged 64 years. Also his Mother ELSPETH LAWRIE, who died 26th Feby. 1855, aged 78 years.
CATHERINE McDONALD, wife of JOHN DRYSDALE, died 11th Septr. 1863, Aged 38 years.
JOHN DRYSDALE, died 20th Jany. 1869, Aged 53 years.

Thomas Drysdale was born in Oldhamstocks Parish in 1802. His father Robert was a
Ploughman married to Elspeth Lawrie, who died at Newbarn Farm. Her parents were
Thomas Lawrie and Elspeth Wood. Catherine McDonald was the daughter of John
McDonald, an Agricultural Labourer. She died during childbirth in Stenton. Her
husband John Drysdale, a Road Surfaceman and General Labourer, was the son of
Robert Drysdale and Elspeth Lawrie and died at Stenton.

36 ERECTED by PETER DODS in Stenton in Memory of JOHN his Brother who died the 8th of March
1823 aged 19 years, and of THOMAS DODS his Father who died the 31st of March 1826 aged 75
years.

37 See photograph on page 55.

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38 East Face
memento mori

38 West Face
Here lyes Robert yorkston Son to James yorkston & Elisabeth Purves who died Octr 15th 1764 --- O
--- age 17 years & also --- [Agnes] --- [yorkston] --- of age ---

James Yorkston married Elizabeth Purves in 1746 and raised a family in Stenton.
James Yorkston, ‘servant to the late Lord Belhaven’, had a tack from Biel Estate for a
house and garden in Stenton running from 1776 to 1795 and beyond. Robert Yorkston
was born in Innerwick in 1747. A Mortcloth Dues entry says: ‘1764 September 23 the
big plush cloth and half of the little bell for Robert Yorkston in the parish £2. 3s’.

39 IN MEMORY OF MARGARET MERCER BELOVED WIFE OF HENRY MOON BORN 1ST MAY
1857 DIED 11TH JUNE 1896 THE ABOVE HENRY MOON WHO DIED AT AYR 14TH NOV 1912
AGED 53 YEARS. INTERRED IN GLENCAIRN CHURCHYARD ALSO THEIR YOUNGEST
DAUGHTER MARY GRACE DIED 13TH JANUARY 1961 “THY WILL BE DONE”

Margaret Mercer was born at Whittingehame Mains Farm where her father Andrew
Mercer was a Hind, latterly a Farm Manager, and her mother was Jane Bartleman.
She died at Biel Park. Henry Moon was a Gamekeeper, the son of William Moon,
Gamekeeper, and Grace Richards. He became the Proprietor of the George Hotel in
Moniave.

40 ERECTED by PETER FOGGO, in Memory of ANN ROSS his Wife, who died 10th May 1855, aged
36 years. ALSO HIS SON JOHN WHO DIED AT SEA. OCTR 7TH 1872. AGED 24 YEARS. THE
ABOVE PETER FOGGO DIED APRIL 19TH 1885, AGED 67 YEARS, DEEPLY MOURNED.
ALSO HIS SECOND WIFE, ELIZABETH HAY HUNTER WHO DIED FEBRUARY 28TH 1897,
AGED 77 YEARS. “WITH CHRIST, WHICH IS FAR BETTER.” ALSO ELIZABETH FOURTH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE PETER FOGGO DIED NOV 12TH 1899 AGED 42 YEARS ALSO
ROBERT THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE PETER FOGGO DIED FEB 28TH 1900 AGED 38 YEARS
AGNES HUNTER FOGGO THIRD DAUGHTER OF PETER FOGGO DIED 5TH DEC. 1927
AGED 74 YEARS. “NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE”

Peter Foggo was the son of John Foggo, Shepherd, and Mary Law. He was born in
Morham Parish and became a Land Steward at Beesknowe Farm. He died at
Beesknowe. Ann Ross was born at Tynefield, Dunbar, the daughter of Hugh Ross,
Agricultural Labourer, and Mary Anderson. Elizabeth Foggo became a Lodging
House Keeper in North Berwick. She never married. Agnes Foggo also remained
unmarried and lived latterly in North Berwick. Elizabeth Hay Hunter lived in
Haddington and was the daughter of Thomas Hunter, a Grocer, and Elizabeth Shaw.

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41 ERECTED BY ARCHIBALD BARTLEMA[N] IN MEMORY OF HIS BELOVED WIFE JANET
WATT WHO DIED JANUARY 24TH 1854 AGED 57 YEARS. THE ABOVE ARCHIBALD
BARTLEMAN DIED FEBRY. 19TH 1871 AGED 79 YEARS PETER BARTLEMAN DIED JANRY.
17TH 1869 AGED 47 YEARS. ALSO JESSIE, THEIR DAUGHTER, WHO DIED ON 5TH
SEPTEMBER 1890, AGED 54 YEARS JESSIE SUTHERLAND, WIFE OF THE ABOVE PETER
BARTLEMAN, DIED 19TH APRIL 1896, AGED 78. DANIEL SON OF THE ABOVE PETER
BARTLEMAN DIED 8TH FEB 1900 AGED 47 YEARS

Archibald Bartleman, the son of Archibald Bartleman, Ploughman, and Margaret

Murray, was a Joiner and Wright at Biel, living at Biel Hill. Peter Bartleman was
also a Joiner and Jessie was a Domestic Servant in East Linton. Jessie Sutherland,
Archibald’s second wife, was the daughter of Daniel Sutherland, Fisherman, and
Catherine Mitchell. Daniel was the son of Jessie Sutherland and Peter Bartleman and
he became a Mechanical Engineer in Edinburgh. He remained unmarried.

42 Here • lys Katharine • Agnes [M]argaret & Alison Nilsons Childrein [T]o Adam Nilson & Janes
Runcieman Grang moor 173[9]

See photograph on page 72.

43 East Face
ERECTED by JAMES FOGGO Peatcox, in MEMORY of JOHN his Son, who died the 18th May
1821, aged 11 years; and ALEXANDER, who died the 23rd April 1829, aged 25 years. The above
JAMES FOGGO, who died 10th February 1839, aged 59 years; and ANN DOUGHTY his Wife, who
died 20th October 1851, aged 79 years. JAMES FOGGO SON OF THE ABOVE DIED AT STENTON
JANRY. 21ST 1876. AGED 78 YEARS. AND JANET STENHOUSE, HIS WIFE, DIED 6TH
AUGUST 1889, AGED 82 YEARS.

James Foggo was a Tailor in Stenton where he died. James Foggo, died 1876, was an
Agricultural Labourer and Gardener who died at Stenton. Janet Stenhouse was the
daughter of John Stenhouse, a Weaver, and Agnes Grahame. She also died in Stenton.
John Foggo was a Labourer married to Jane Dickson. He worked at Sunnyside
Ironworks, Falkirk. Agnes Foggo lived in Stenton and was unmarried.

43 West Face
ALSO IN MEMORY OF JOHN FOGGO THEIR SON DIED 7TH FEBY. 1905 AGED 64 YEARS.
AND AGNES FOGGO THEIR DAUGHTER DIED 5TH JANY. 1926 AGED 78 YEARS.

44 Sacred to the Memory of ALEXANDER PATON WHO DIED AT PRESSMENNAN 21ST MARCH
1894, AGED 58 YEARS. ALSO HIS WIFE CATHERINE YOUNG WHO DIED AT
PRESSMENNAN 9TH DECEMBER 1900, AGED 59 YEARS. ELIZABETH THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED 11TH JUNE 1911, AGED 42 YEARS MARION A. AITCHISON THEIR NIECE DIED AT
PRESSMENNAN, 17TH SEPT. 1912 AGED 24 YEARS.

Alexander Paton was a Farm Servant, latterly at Pressmennan Farm. Catherine

Young was the daughter of Thomas Young, a Shepherd, and Marion Burnet. Elizabeth
Young married Daniel Dodds, an Estate Gardener living at Whittingehame South
Lodge before they moved to Stable Lodge, Whittingehame. Marion Agnes Aitchison
was a Housekeeper and died unmarried. Her parents were George Aitchison,
Shepherd, and Marion Young, Catherine’s sister.

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45 East Face
ERECTED IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM BLAIR DIED 10TH AUGUST 1839. CHRISTIAN
PATERSON HIS WIFE DIED 5TH JUNE 1855. MARTHA THEIR DAUGHTER DIED 22ND
MARCH 1827. CHRISTINA DIXON THEIR GRANDAUGHTER DIED 12 NOVR. 1857 AGED 7
YEARS. ALEXANDER BLAIR THEIR SON DIED 31ST DECR. 1879 AGED 63 YEARS. THEIR
DAUGHTER ALISON WIFE OF JOHN DICKSON DIED 17TH MAY 1899 AGED 74 YEARS. THE
ABOVE JOHN DICKSON DIED 21ST DEC 1903 IN HIS 77 YEAR. AGNES JULIA DICKSON
THEIR GRANDAUGHTER DIED 2ND JUNE 1906 AGED 8½ YEARS. O may the grave become to
me the bed of peaceful rest. Whence I shall gladly rise at length, and mingle with the blest.

45 West Face
JOHN DICKSON DIED 26TH JAN. 1932 AGED 79 YEARS. INTERRED IN EDINBURGH.
MARTHA BLAIR COCHRANE, DIED FEBRUARY 9TH 1939, AGED 81 YEARS. INTERRED AT
LIVERPOOL. ALISON DICKSON, STENTON, DUNBAR, WHO DIED 2ND FEBRUARY, 1948,
AGED 85 YEARS.

William Blair was a Mason in Stenton. Christian Paterson was the daughter of John
Paterson, a Blacksmith at Burnhead, Spott Parish, and Martha Hendry. They had
seven children including Alexander, who was also a Mason in Stenton. Alexander died
unmarried at Stenton. John Dickson, who died in 1903, was successively a
Gardener, Farm Grieve and Baker. He was the son of John Dickson, a Farrier, and
Martha Dickieson, and married Alison Blair. Christina Dickson was their daughter as
was Alison Dickson, who was a Domestic Servant in Stenton where she died,
unmarried. John Dickson, died 1932, their son, became a Draper in Edinburgh, and
married Lavinia Mary Mackieson [See No 313]. Their daughters were Agnes Julia
Dickson and Martha Blair Cochrane.

46 Erected TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE WOOD WHO DIED AT RUCHLAW WEST MAINS
17TH FEB. 1905. IN HIS 33RD YEAR. ALSO HIS TWIN DAUGHTERS, CHRISTINA GARBUTT
DIED 5TH OCT 1903. AGED 5 MONTHS. AND MARGARET ADDISON DIED 6TH JULY 1904,
AGED 14 MONTHS.

George Wood was a Butcher in Edinburgh. He was the son of John Wood, a Farm
Manager who latterly lived at Ruchlaw West Mains Farm, and of Margaret Addison.
He married Emma Wood and died at Ruchlaw West Mains, where his daughters also
died.

47 Sacred To The Memory of JAMES GLASS WHO DIED AT STENTON 23RD MAY 1898 IN HIS
73RD YEAR. AND JANET ALLISON HIS WIFE WHO DIED 7TH JULY 1915 IN HER 78TH
YEAR. ROBERT THEIR ELDEST SON WHO DIED 7TH JUNE 1928 IN HIS 63RD YEAR. AND
AGNES MURRAY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 27TH MARCH 1938 IN HER 79TH YEAR.

James Glass, the son of Robert Glass, Shepherd, and Isabella Craig, was a
Grazier/Shepherd/Dairyman. Janet Allison was the daughter of William Allison, a
Farm Servant, and Isabella White. Robert Glass started life as a Garden Labourer
and Domestic Servant but became a Railway Traffic Controller/ Railway Guard. He
married Agnes Murray the daughter of Robert Murray, a Gamekeeper, and Elizabeth
Dickson [See No 48].

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48 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MATTHEW LITSTER WHO DIED 13TH JANY 1921 AGED 85
YEARS. ALSO HIS WIFE CHRISTINA HOGG WHO DIED 22ND AUGUST 1919 AGED 76
YEARS.

Matthew Litster, a Tailor in Edinburgh, was the son of James Litster, also a Tailor,
and Janet Sanderson. He died on 13 January 1922. Christina Hogg died in Stenton.
She was the daughter of Robert Murray, Gamekeeper, and Elizabeth Dickson
[See No 47].

49 Sacred TO THE MEMORY OF ROBERT PATTERSON. OLD POST OFFICE, STENTON, WHO
DIED IN DUNBAR HOSPITAL ON 7TH MAY 1928, AGED 66 YEARS. AND AGNES SHIELL,
WIFE OF THE ABOVE FOR TWENTY THREE YEARS POST MISTRESS AT STENTON, WHO
DIED AT THE OLD POST OFFICE STENTON, ON 15TH MAY 1928, AGED 68 YEARS. “HIS
SERVANTS SHALL SERVE HIM.”

Robert Patterson, a Shepherd, was the son of Robert Patterson and Mary Robson.
Agnes Shiell, the daughter of Peter Shiell, Shepherd, and Janet Hewit, died at Stenton
[See No 50].

50 In Loving Memory of PETER SHIELL WHO DIED 15TH FEBY 1904 AGED 77 YEARS. AND
JANET HEWIT HIS WIFE WHO DIED 15TH NOVR 1875 AGED 47 YEARS.

Peter Shiell was the son of William Shiell, Shepherd, and Jane Trotter. Janet Hewit’s
parents were Adam Hewit and Agnes Purves. See No 49 for daughter Mary Shiell.

51 IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDER DUNCANSON WHO DIED 13TH OCTOBER 1884 AGED 44

YEARS. ALSO ROBERT HIS SON WHO DIED AT CLIFTON ARIZONA U.S.A. 15TH OCTR 1903
AGED 27 YEARS. ALSO ELIZA BELL WIFE OF THE ABOVE ALEX. DUNCANSON WHO
DIED 26TH FEB. 1919 AGED 79 YEARS

Alexander Duncanson was a Joiner, initially in Edinburgh, then in Stenton where he

died. His parents were Alexander Duncanson, a Veterinary Surgeon, and Helen
Sherriff. He was a member of the Founding Committee to establish the Stenton
Bowling Club in 1876. Eliza Bell’s parents were Robert Bell, Miller, and Mary White.
At the time of her marriage she was a Dressmaker at Duddingston Mills in
Edinburgh. By 1901 she was living at Kirkside Cottage in Stenton with her daughter
Helen, an Assistant Teacher at Stenton School.

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53 “I . KNOW . IN . WHOM . I . HAVE . BELIEVED.” THY WILL BE DONE ERECTED BY

CHRISTIAN RICHARDSON IN LOVING MEMORY OF HER HUSBAND, WILLIAM CURRIE,
PITCOX, WHO DIED OCTOBER 21ST 1886, AGED 72 YEARS. CHRISTIAN RICHARDSON HIS
WIFE DIED DECR 17TH 1908 AGED 83 YEARS. ALSO MARY THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED
23RD FEBRUARY 1931 AGED 71 YEARS. JAMES CURRIE WHO DIED 25TH SEPT 1937 IN HIS
82ND YEAR.

William Currie, a Shepherd, was born in Melrose but was latterly at Pitcox Farm. His
parents were James Currie, Mason, and Margaret Kirkwood. He died from a fall into
the Biel Burn. Christian Richardson was the daughter of James Richardson,
Ploughman, and Mary Simpson. Mary Currie was a Domestic Housekeeper and
James Currie was a Shepherd.

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54 Sacred to the MEMORY of JOHN HARROWER, who departed this life 25 Septr. 1826. aged 70 years.
He was an affectionate Husband. a kind Father. a faithfull servant, and an honest man. Also ALISON
ANDERSON, Wife of the above who died the 5th of March 1828 Aged 75 Years. Also ANDREW
HARROWER, youngest Son of the above who died the 3d. of March 1828 Aged 38 Years. JANE
PAXTON, WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED MARCH 3RD 1865.

John Harrower was the grandfather of Henry Harrower [See No 55]. Andrew
Harrower was a Mason. Jane Paxton was the daughter of Henry Paxton, a Farmer,
and Patricia Mack. She later married Thomas Sives, an Agricultural Labourer.

55 “BLESSED . ARE . THE . DEAD . WHICH . DIE . IN . THE . LORD.” Sacred TO THE MEMORY
OF HENRY HARROWER, STENTON, WHO DIED APRIL 6TH 1890. AND OF HIS WIFE HELEN
BELL, WHO DIED APRIL 1ST 1891. ALSO THEIR DAUGHTERS, JANE DIED JANUARY 12TH
1860, AND HENRIETTA DIED OCT. 12TH 1866. ALSO THEIR SON ANDREW HARROWER
DIED 30TH MAY 1893. AND HIS DAUGHTER MARGARET DIED 8TH JULY 1883 AND
ELIZABETH DIED 31ST DEC. 1888. ELIZABETH HARROWER. SISTER OF THE ABOVE
HENRY HARROWER DIED 26TH NOVEMBER 1896. ALSO ROBERT HARROWER SON OF
THE ABOVE DIED 3RD NOVEMBER 1903. AND HELEN LAWRIE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
ANDREW HARROWER DIED 7TH JULY 1907. MARTHA HARROWER SISTER OF THE
ABOVE HENRY HARROWER DIED 16TH JANUARY 1908.

Henry Harrower was the grandson of John Harrower and son of Andrew Harrower
and Jane Paxton [See No 54]. He was a Blacksmith in Stenton. Andrew Harrower
[See No 56] was also a Blacksmith in Stenton, married to Helen Lawrie the daughter
of James Lawrie, a Farm Servant, and Margaret Holland. Martha Harrower was a
Lady’s Companion who died unmarried at Stenton. She was the daughter of Andrew
Harrower, Mason, and Jane Paxton [See No 54]. Robert Harrower died on 13
November 1903.

56 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES HARROWER, SON OF THE LATE ANDREW HARROWER,

WHO DIED AT LUGGATEBURN, 26TH MAY 1938, AGED 63. ALSO OF HENRY HARROWER,
LUGGATEBURN, WHO DIED 10TH AUGUST 1942, ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE ANDREW
HARROWER. HELEN J. HARROWER, DIED 14TH JULY 1955, AGED 76. ANDREW
HARROWER TYNINGHAME, DIED 8TH SEPT. 1968, AGED 87, LOVED HUSBAND OF MARY
C. ROSS AND THEIR BELOVED DAUGHTER MARGARET ANNE DIED 24TH OCT. 1971,
AGED 51.

[See No 55].

57 IN MEMORY OF CHRISTINA BRYDON BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS BROTHERSTONE,

PITCOX DIED 19TH MAY 1906 AGED 60 YEARS. THEIR DAUGHTERS, BESSIE, DIED 8TH
JULY 1890 AGED 19 YEARS. JANET, DIED 29TH DEC. 1901 AGED 19 YEARS. THOMAS
BROTHERSTONE A. I. F. KILLED IN ACTION AT CAMBRAI, FRANCE 4TH OCTOBER 1917,
AGED 32 YEARS. ALSO THOMAS BROTHERSTONE LATE OF PITCOX, DIED AT
BLACKBURN 11TH FEBRUARY 1921, AGED 72 YEARS.

Thomas Brotherstone was a Ploughman, then Farm Steward at Pitcox Farm. He was
the son of Peter Brotherstone, Farm Steward, and Janet Wallace. He became Farm
Manger at Blackburn Farm, Cockburnspath. Christina Brydon was the daughter of
Robert Brydon, Shepherd, and Elizabeth Lawson. Their son Thomas Brotherstone is
named on the Stenton War Memorial.

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58 IN MEMORY OF Janet Thomson wife of Richard Fortune who died 15th Janr 1810 aged 36 years also
his wife Martha Burnet who died 16th octr 1821 aged 56 years ALSO ELIZABETH FORTUNE WHO
DIED 7TH DECEMBER 1866 AGED 61 YEARS, WIFE OF, PETER BLAIR WHO DIED 12TH
JUNE 1885 AGED 80 YEARS.

Richard Fortune married Martha Burnet at Whittingehame in 1811. Peter Blair was a
Labourer and latterly the Gatekeeper living at Biel North Lodge. His parents were
Alexander Blair and Margaret Denholm. Elizabeth Fortune was the daughter of
William Fortune, a Farm Servant, and Margaret Mercer. Peter Blair and Elizabeth
Fortune both died at the North Lodge.

59 IN LOVING MEMORY OF AGNES GAL[BR]AITH McCORKINDALE --- NNIED WH[O] D[IED]

--- TON 17TH SEPT 1917, ELIZABE[TH] GALBRAITH ([BES]SIE) A[UN]T [O]F ABOVE WHO
DIED ON 19[TH DEC]EM[BER] 1[9]32 AGED [8]7 Y[EARS] ALSO SAMUEL GALBRAITH
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE. DIED 17TH SEPT 19[3]4 AGE 84.

Agnes Galbraith McCorkindale died at Stenton aged 24 years, unmarried. She was
the daughter of William McCorkindale, a Traveller in biscuits, and Agnes Galbraith.
William Galbraith was a Grocer in Maybole, Ayrshire, and married Janet Grierson
from Stenton in 1844. Two children were Samuel Galbraith, a Grocer in
Cumbernauld, who died unmarried, and Elizabeth, also unmarried, who died at
Stenton.

60 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH YORKSTON. WIFE OF ALEXR. HOGG WHO DIED AT

PITCOX 8TH MARCH 1934 AGED 58 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE ALEXANDER HOGG WHO
DIED AT PITCOX 7TH NOVEMBER 1944 AGED 65 YEARS ALSO ANN ROSS HUTCHISON
WIFE OF WILLIAM HOGG WHO DIED AT DUNBAR 25TH MAY 1953 AGED 48 YEARS AND
THE ABOVE WILLIAM HOGG WHO DIED 14TH FEBRUARY 1959 AGED 52 YEARS.

Elizabeth Yorkston Wilson was the daughter of John Wilson, a Ploughman, and
Margaret Litster. Alexander Hogg was the Grieve at Pitcox Farm, the son of William
Hogg, Coal Miner, and Margaret Adams. William Hogg, their son, was a
Gardener/Mason’s Labourer. He married Ann Hutchison, the daughter of William
Hutchison, Gardener, and Sarah Hall

61 Erected by WILLIAM AITCHISON IN MEMORY OF HIS BELOVED WIFE ISABELLA YOUNG

WHO DIED AT DEUCHRIE 5TH OCT. 1889 AGED 46 YEARS. ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM
AITCHISON WHO DIED AT THURSTON HOME FARM. 31ST AUG 1909 AGED 64 YEARS.
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER ISABELLA AITCHISON WHO DIED 8TH MAY 1947 AGED 71
YEARS.

William Aitchison was a Shepherd. His Parents were George Aitchison, a Grieve, and
Agnes Doughty. His first wife was Isabella Young, the daughter of Thomas Young,
Shepherd, and Marion Burnet. Isabella Aitchison died unmarried in Edinburgh. She
was a Domestic Servant.

62 To the Memory of William Bathgate who died June 2: 1792, aged 11 months, and Peter Skeldon late
Servant at Thurston who died Oct 24: 1793 aged 17 years.

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63 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET PHILIP, WIFE OF JAMES BROWN, SCHOOLMASTER,
STENTON, WHO DIED 1ST MARCH 1930, AGED 67 YEARS. ALSO OF THEIR SON WILLIAM,
WHO DIED 29TH OCTOBER 1901, AGED 7 YEARS. AND OF THE ABOVE JAMES BROWN
FOR 40 YEARS SCHOOLMASTER OF STENTON WHO DIED 9TH MAY 1953 AGED 85
YEARS. AND OF FRANK A. BROWN OF ATHELSTANEFORD AND BARAKAT, SUDAN SON
OF THE ABOVE BORN 3RD APRIL 1899 - DIED 12TH FEBRUARY 1982 AND OF HIS WIFE
CLAIRE CROLE BORN 27TH DECEMBER 1895 - DIED 7TH FEBRUARY 1973

James Brown, born 1867 in Haddington, held a central place in the Parish for a long
time as the very successful Headmaster of the School. He was also the Session Clerk.
He was the son of William Brown, Cloth Merchant, and Alison Coltman. Margaret
Philip was the daughter of Alexander Philip, Inspector of Poor, and Sarah Clark.
Frank Alexander Brown was a Planter and Company Manager, married to Claire
Crole.

64 IN MEMORY OF DANIEL HUNTER, DIED 27TH JUNE 1856, AGED 4[9] YEARS. ALSO HIS
DAUGHTER ANNABELLA, DIED 3RD MARCH 1856, AGED 6 MONTHS. HIS SON THOMAS,
DIED 23RD OCTOBER 1876 AGED 26 YEARS. HIS SON JOHN, DIED AT GALT CANADA 12TH
FEBY. 1883, AGED 36 YEARS. ALSO HIS DAUGHTER JANE RAMSAY, WHO DIED 12TH
MARCH 1886, AGED 38 YEARS. HIS WIFE, CATHERINE JEFFREY, DIED 10TH SEPTEMBER
1892, AGED 76 YEARS. ERECTED BY HIS TWO DAUGHTERS

Daniel Hunter was the son of Peter Hunter, Farmer, and Helen Temple. He was a
Gamekeeper who lived at Biel Mill. His daughter Annabella died on 4 March 1856.
His son Thomas Marjoribanks Hunter, who was named after the local Minister, was a
Grocer and died at Stenton. Jane Hunter was a Dressmaker who died unmarried at
Stenton. Catherine Jeffrey or Jaffrey was the daughter of Nicol Jaffrey, Farm Steward,
and Jane Ramsay.

65 ERECTED BY JAMES DAVIDSON IN LOVING MEMORY OF HIS SON JAMES WHO DIED
26TH JULY 1894 AGED 25 YEARS. THE ABOVE JAMES DAVIDSON DIED AT STENTON ON
30TH AUG 1907 AGED 67 YEARS. JANET FULTON WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AT
EAST LINTON 14TH APRIL 1912 AGED 71 YEARS. MARGARET WALLACE DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED AT EDINBURGH 7TH FEBRUARY 1934 AGED 62 YEARS

James Davidson, who was born at sea and died in 1907 at Stenton, was a Grocer,
Tailor and Clothier in the village. His parents were James Davidson, a Gardener, and
Jessie Cumming. Janet Fulton was the daughter of John Fulton, Forester, and
Margaret Wallace. James Davidson, their son, was an Accountant who died
unmarried at Stenton.

66 North Face
HERE • LYETH • IOHN • WOOD WHO • DYED • ON • THE • 30 DAY • OF • NOVEMBER •
167[5] AND • OF • HIS • AGE • 54 YEARS IN • TO • THE • GROWND THIS • STONE • IT •
[ST]ANDS WAS • [N]EVER • WROUGHT WITH • MEASONS • HANDS

66 South Face
IW

This is the oldest recorded stone in Stenton Graveyard. See photograph on page 21.

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66a North Face
[H B] HEIR LYET[H] --- 6 lines illegible --- [A]ND • PA-[ENT] • [A] --- -[P]AINS • SHE • DIED
[1-44] - WIT[H] [A] • GOOD NA[M]- WHOS • — [A]SSES • LIES • BENETH • THIS • STON

66a South Face

MW HB

67 East Face
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ISAAC FENTON BAYLEY BORN FEBR 3RD 1864 DIED AT HALLS,
NOV, 16TH 1934 AND OF HIS WIFE GRACE JANE POTT BORN DEC. 31ST 1863 DIED AT
KELSO, OCT. 25TH 1955 ISAAC WILLIAM BAYLEY, DIED 24TH FEB. 1900. AGED 13
MONTHS “TO LIVE IN HEARTS WE LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT TO DIE”

67 South Face
AND OF THEIR DAUGHTERS GRIZEL GILLESPIE WIFE OF WILLIAM HUNTER WATSON
CHEYNE BORN FEB. 1892 DIED SEP. 1975 HELEN MARGARET BAYLEY BORN JULY 1897
DIED NOV. 1990.

Isaac Bayley, the son of George Bayley, Writer to the Signet, and Helen Hunt, was a
Farmer at Halls Farm, Spott Parish. He was ordained as an Elder of the Kirk in 1895
and presented the World War I Roll of Honour to the Church. Grace Pott was the
daughter of Gideon Pott, Landed Proprietor, and Janet Hunter. There is a memorial
brass in Stenton Church to the son of Isaac and Grace Bayley, Lieutenant George
Baird Bayley, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, who was killed at the Battle of Ypres
[See No C2]. William Cheyne was a Medical Practitioner

68 SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES TWEEDIE BORN 7TH NOVEMBER 1795 DIED 19TH
DECEMBER 1874 FOR 40 YEARS FARMER DEUCHRIE. ALSO HIS WIFE MARGARET MILL
BORN 1ST JANUARY 1817 DIED AT TYNINGHAME 25TH APRIL 1882 ELLEN SECOND
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE JAMES TWEEDIE BORN 3RD JULY 1844 DIED 15TH JANUARY
1898 AGNES BORN 11TH DECEMBER 1842 DIED AT TWEEDMONT DUNBAR 7TH JUNE 1907

James Tweedie was a Farmer at Deuchrie, the son of Richard Tweedie, Farmer, and
Helen Eckford. He was a breeder of prize cattle, sheep and horses. He was a member
of the Founding Committee set up to establish Stenton Bowling Club in 1876. Two of
his sons emigrated to the USA. Margaret Mill’s parents were James Mill, Farmer at
Luggate Farm, Whittingehame, and Agnes Petrie. Ellen died unmarried as did Agnes.

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69 TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM NISBET A MAN JUSTLY ESTEEMED FOR THE QUIET
INTEGRITY OF HIS CHARACTER AND ADMIRED FOR THE SINGULARLY VARIED
ARTISTIC GIFTS WITH WHICH NATURE HAD ENDOWED HIM AND HIS REMARKABLE
KNOWLEDGE OF SCIENCE ACQUIRED WITHOUT REGULAR EDUCATION THIS STONE IS
ERECTED BY HIS MANY FRIENDS. HE DIED AT THE LINT MILL ON 10TH APRIL 1903 IN
THE SEVENTY FIFTH YEAR OF HIS AGE. HERE ALSO LIES HIS NIECE CHARLOTTE
NISBET BORN 7TH APRIL 1858 DIED 18TH NOV. 1929. HERE ALSO ARE INTERRED
GEORGE NISBET, HIS FATHER DIED 8TH DECEMBER 1878, AGED 78 YEARS; JANET
MARSHALL, HIS MOTHER DIED 20TH NOVEMBER 1866, AGED 67 YEARS; AND ANN
NISBET, HIS SISTER, DIED 6TH OCTOBER 1882, AGED 52 YEARS.

William Nisbet was a remarkable self-taught polymath. He was one of the earliest
photographers and listed himself as such in the 1861 census. He also made very fine
violins and wood carvings and was a respected naturalist. He was a Market Gardener
like his father George and died unmarried. His father George was the son of
Alexander Nisbet, Carrier, and Isabella Boyd. His mother Janet Marshall was the
daughter of James Marshall, Agricultural Labourer, and Janet Dawson. Charlotte
Nisbet, his niece, lived most of her life with William and George and acted as a
Domestic Servant and latterly Housekeeper for William. She died unmarried at Lint
Mill. Ann Nisbet was a Housekeeper at Lint Mill and died there unmarried.

70 In LOVING MEMORY OF OUR FATHER DAVID YOUNG WHO DIED AT BIEL HILL, 19TH
MARCH 1898 AGED 74 YEARS. AND OUR MOTHER ELIZABETH TEVENDALE WIFE OF
DAVID YOUNG WHO DIED AT DUNBAR, 26TH NOV. 1900 AGED 79 YEARS. ALSO THEIR
SON ALEXANDER YOUNG WHO DIED AT EDINBURGH, 13TH OCT. 1910 AGED 52 YEARS.
“PEACE PERFECT PEACE.”

David Young was a Joiner and Master of Works for Biel Estate and lived at Biel Hill.
He was the son of James Young, Farmer, and Annie Wood. Elizabeth Tevendale was
the daughter of David Tevendale, Farmer, and Ann Peterkin. Alexander Young, a
Papermaker in Edinburgh, was married to Bessie Paterson Cormack.

71 ERECTED BY ARCHIBALD BURNSIDE, IN MEMORY OF HIS FATHER RICHARD BURNSIDE,

WHO DIED 8TH MAY 1865 AGED 77 YEARS ALSO HIS WIFE JEAN BELL, WHO DIED 16TH
NOVR. 1828. AGED 38 YEARS. ALSO HIS SON JOHN, WHO DIED 26TH AUGT. 1838. AGED 8
YEARS. AND THREE OF HIS FAMILY WHO DIED IN INFANCY ALSO HIS SECOND WIFE
ALISON ELLIOT, WHO DIED 12TH MARCH 1845 AGED 51 YEARS. AND HIS DAUGHTER
JANET, WHO DIED 11TH MAY 1886 AGED 62 YEARS. ALSO HIS DAUGHTER ALISON, WHO
DIED 11TH APRIL 1892, AGED 58 YEARS. ARCHIBALD BURNSIDE, WHO DIED 18TH JULY
1900, AGED 64 YEARS.

Richard Burnside was a Farm Servant, the son of John Burnside and Margaret
Hardie. His daughter Janet was a Housekeeper who died unmarried in Edinburgh.
His daughter Alison was also a Housekeeper and unmarried. Archibald Burnside was
a General Labourer living in East Linton and married to Isabella Jack.

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Stone no. 66: Dated 1675, this is the oldest stone discovered in the churchyard.

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72 IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE STRACHAN, BIEL PARK, WHO DIED 24TH AUGUST
1906. AND MARGARET THOMSON, HIS WIFE, WHO DIED 20TH NOVEMBER 1912. ALSO OF
THEIR SON GEORGE, WHO DIED IN INFANCY.

George Strachan was born in Aberdeenshire and came to Stenton around 1863 from
Whitekirk. He was a Gamekeeper living at Biel Park. He was the son of James
Strachan, Crofter, and Mary Wallace. He was the father of James Strachan
[See No 117].

73 IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE CORSON WHO DIED AT BIEL 13TH JULY 1900 IN HIS
55[TH] YEAR ALSO MARY JANE FERGUSON WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 29TH
NOVR. 1928 INTERRED IN DUMFRIES CEMETERY “BE YE ALSO READY”

George Corson was a Coachman for Biel House and lived at Biel Stable. He was the
son of George Corson, also a Coachman, and Helen Crosbie.

74 ERECTED By his eight Sons, To the memory of GEORGE SHIEL; who departed this life, on the 30th
of April 1840, in the 57th year of his age. He was 28 years Shepherd in Beltondod and much respected
by all who knew him. Also his Daughter JANET who died 15th April 1840, aged 14 years. Also his
Son ALEXANDER who died 27th July 1846, aged 17 years HIS WIFE ELSPETH TROTTER. DIED
JANRY. 25TH 1862. AGED 77 YEARS. HIS SON WILLIAM. DIED APRIL 21ST 1871 AGED 60
YEARS. HIS DAUGHTER ALISON DIED 1ST MAY 1903 AGED 83 YEARS.

George Shiel was a Shepherd. Elspeth Trotter was the daughter of William Trotter and
Elspeth Laurie. William Shiel, a Joiner, died unmarried in East Linton, as did his
sister Alison.

75 IN MEMORY OF JOHN LINTON WHO DIED AT MILLKNOWE 11TH AUGT 1901 AGED 54,
ALEXANDER, HIS SON. DIED 1ST SEPR 1877 AGED 3 YEARS & 6 MONTHS. LIZZIE HIS
DAUGHTER. DIED 17TH JANY 1884 AGED 2 YEARS. BOTH BURIED AT FALSTONE
NORTHUMBERLAND. WALTER HIS SON DIED AT ASHBURTON NEW ZEALAND 25TH
SEPT. 1927 AGED 48 YEARS. JANE ARMSTRONG WIFE OF JOHN LINTON DIED AT
MILLKNOWE 24TH JAN 1935 AGED 89 “Be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the
Son of man cometh.” Matt.XXIV, 44.

John Linton was the Farm Manager at Millknowe Farm. He was born in
Dumfriesshire, the son of Alexander Linton, Shepherd, and Jane Scott. After a period
in England he came to Millknowe in the 1880s. Jane Armstrong’s parents were
George Armstrong, Shepherd, and Jane Elliot.

76 ERECTED by WILLIAM TROTTER Tenant Friardykes, in Memory of ALLISON LAWRIE his Wife,
who died 24th Feby. 1831, Aged 70 years. The above WILLM. TROTTER died 15th Novr. 1836 aged
74 years. ALSO THOMAS TROTTER THEIR SON WHO DIED IN STENTON 16TH. MARCH
1867 AGED 73 YEARS. AND MARION KIRKWOOD HIS WIFE WHO DIED 22ND DECR. 1847
AGED 41 YEARS. ALSO ISABELLA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE THOMAS TROTTER WHO
DIED 7TH. AUGUST 1920 AGED 86 YEARS.

William Trotter married Allison Lawrie on 31 May 1783. Thomas Trotter was a
Flesher, and probably Baker, for over 20 years in Stenton Village. His Will was
registered at Haddington on 23 March 1868. He married his second wife Alison
Murray in Stenton in 1849. His daughter Isabella died in Montrose, unmarried.

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77 ERECTED in Memory of, RICHARD WEBSTER Ruchlaw Westmains, who died 21st Octr. 1856,
aged 67 years. also his wife HELEN HAY, who died septr. 29TH 1871. aged 85 years. ALSO JANET
WEBSTER THEIR DAUGHTER, WHO DIED AT RUCHLAW WESTMAINS, 15TH MAY 1885,
AGED 71 YEARS, AND JAMES COCKBURN, HER HUSBAND, WHO DIED AT RUCHLAW
WESTMAINS, 1ST JUNE 1885, AGED 73 YEARS. ALSO MARY WEBSTER, THEIR
DAUGHTER, WHO DIED AT RUCHLAW 25TH DECR. 1886, AGED 62 YEARS. AND THEIR
SON WILLIAM WEBSTER, WHO DIED AT BELHAVEN 15TH JULY 1895, AGED 74 YEARS.
THEIR GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER NELLIE GARDNER, DIED AT BELHAVEN 17TH DEC,
1894, AGED 18 YEARS.

Richard Webster was a Shepherd. His parents were John Webster, an Agricultural
Labourer, and Helen Fortune. Helen Hay was the daughter of William Hay, Shepherd,
and Janet Knox. James Cockburn was Land Steward at Ruchlaw West Mains, the son
of George Cockburn, Shepherd, and Christian White. Mary Webster was married to
Thomas Wilson, a Coachman for Ruchlaw House. William Webster was the Farmer at
Ruchlaw West Mains. He died unmarried. Nellie Gardener was the daughter of
Andrew Gardener, Labourer, and Marion Black.

78 IN MEMORY OF FATHER & MOTHER JAS. & C. BLACKHALL T.N.B. N.Z.

79 ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE BELL, WHO DIED AT BEIL. 26TH JUNE 1867.
AGED 69 YEARS. AND OF HIS FAMILY JOHN, DIED 17TH SEPTR. 1832. AGED 5 YEARS
JAMES, DIED 21ST SEPTR. 1832. AGED 6 YEARS GEORGE, DIED 6TH MAY 1845. AGED 3
YEARS WILLIAM, DIED AT BONESS. 19TH SEPTR. 1863. AGED 33 YEARS MARY, DIED AT
LEITH. 2ND DECR. 1863. AGED 26 YEARS ALSO HIS WIFE ESTHER DRYSDALE WHO DIED
4TH MARCH 1870 AGED 69 YEARS ALSO THEIR SON JAMES, WHO DIED 26TH
NOVEMBER 1871, AGED 35 YEARS.

George Bell was a Ploughman who lived at Biel West Lodge. His parents were James
Bell, Ploughman, and Mary Rodger. Esther Drysdale’s parents were John Drysdale,
Farm Servant, and Agnes Hogg. William Bell was a Wright married to Ann Grant and
lived at Redding, Polmont. Mary was married to James Young, a Pattern Maker in
Wood, and lived in Leith.

80 (Regimental badge, Army Service Corps) • HONI • SOIT • QUI • MAL • Y • PENSE • M2/204032
PRIVATE A. THOMSON ARMY SERVICE CORPS 3RD MAY 1917 AGE 32 (cross) ALSO HIS
WIFE ISABELLA ROBERTSON THOMSON 24TH APRIL 1945 AGE 65

Alexander Thomson was described by his widow as a Chauffeur. His parents were
James Thomson, a Shepherd, and Elizabeth Cunningham. He was a Private in the
Army Service Corps and his name is on the Parish War Memorial. Isabella Dickson
was the daughter of Robert Dickson, Farm Grieve, and Joan Robertson [See No 81].

81 South Face
ISABELLA DICKSON WIFE OF ALEXANDER THOMSON DIED 24TH APRIL 1945 AGED 61
YEARS.

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81 West Face
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ALEXR. THOMSON. SHEPHERD BIEL. WHO DIED
NOVEMBER 10TH 1875 AGED 54 YEARS. ALSO HIS WIFE ISABELLA PURVES WHO DIED
DECR. 7TH 1884 AGED 62 YEARS. DRIVER ALEXR. THOMSON M.T.A.S.C. HUSBAND OF
ISABELLA DICKSON AND GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AT NETLE[Y]
[HOS]PITAL ON 4[TH MAY] 1917 AGED [32] YEARS. IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES
THOMSON WHO DIED AT ---[KLE] LODGE 13 —— [MARCH] 1921 AGED 77 YEARS ALSO
ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED 25TH AUGUST 1925 AGED 66
YEARS. INTERRED AT KIRKWHELDINGTON NORTHUMBERLAND.

Alexander Thomson was Shepherd at Beesknowe Farm. He was the son of James
Thomson, Farm Servant, and Marion Walker. Isabella Purves was the daughter of
Thomas Purves, Inn Keeper, and Catherine Aitken. [For Alexander Thomson, died
1917, see No 80.] James Thomson was the son of Alexander Thomson, above. He was
a Shepherd and died at Biel East Lodge on 13 March 1921.

82 In LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS MUIR WHO PASSED ONWARD FEB 26TH 1912, AGED 67
YEARS. ALSO HIS WIFE ELIZABETH SEED WHO JOINED HIM 24TH DEC 1923, AGED 83
YEARS. INTERRED AT ASHTON ON RIBBLE PRESTON.

Thomas Muir was a Gardener who lived and died at Biel Gardens. His father was
William Muir and his mother Margaret Hastings.

83 Here • lyeth Jean dods Spous to James denh[ol]m • w --- died Ma--- [17]06 --- [yea]rs also [James]
denholm --- [and who] died [Oct] 1732 aged [8---] years

James Denholm married Jean Dods in Stenton in 1692. The Mortcloth Dues entry
says: ‘Oct 29 Second Cloth and great bell out of the parish to James Denholm £3.6s’.

84

85 MARY DODDS DIED 1945 AGED 5½ MTS

Mary Dodds was the daughter of Richard Dodds, a Threshing Mill Attendant, and
Jane Suttie Wilson. She died at Pitcox Lodge.

86 SACRED TO [T]HE MEMORY OF [J]AMES McCARTER WHO [DIED] AT BI[E]L JULY 1[7]TH
1860 AGED 60 YEARS AND O[F] [E]STHER DRYSDALE HIS WIFE WHO DIED 5TH FEB.
18[9]5 AGED [84] YEARS

James McCarter died 19 July 1869 at Beesknowe Farm where he was the Shepherd.
He was the son of John McCarter, an Agricultural Labourer, and Jane Downie.
Esther Drysdale was born in Stenton and died 6 February 1895 at Beltonford,
Dunbar. She was the daughter of Robert Drysdale, Farm Servant, and Jane Downie.

87 Sacred TO THE MEMORY OF JESSIE McVICAR FOR OVER 40 YEARS A FAITHFUL SERVANT
AT BIEL. WHO DIED AT WEST LODGE BIEL 21ST FEBY. 1909, AGED 83 YEARS. ERECTED
BY HER BROTHER AND SISTERS

Jessie McVicar was a Dairymaid at Biel House. She was the daughter of James
McVicar, Farmer, and Margaret Ferguson. She died unmarried at Biel East Lodge.

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88 IN MEMORY OF JAMES RED[PA]TH who died at ---il on th--- June 1833 aged 53. also
ELISABETH SKELDON his Wife, who departed this life on the 4th of March 1834: aged 51 years.

James Redpath married Elizabeth Skeldon in 1803. They had at least seven children
born in Stenton.

89 Here lies the Body of Janet Hardie Spouse to Jon Broun who Departed this life March the 28th 1792
aged 56 Years. JB.

90 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN NICHOLSON WHO DIED 3[1]ST JULY 1930 AGED 48 YEARS.
AND OF HIS WIFE MARY BLAIR WHO DIED 22ND OCTOBER 1961 AGED 75 YEARS.

John Nicholson was an Engineman in Stenton parish. He was the son of Robert
Nicholson, Roadman, and Jane Golightly [See Nos 303, 334].

91 ERECTED IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM PURVES, WHO DIED AT LITTLE SPOTT,

29TH APRIL 1892, AGED 68 YEARS. ALSO JANE TURNER, WIFE OF THE ABOVE W. PURVES
WHO DIED 21ST NOV 1900 IN HER 85TH YEAR.

William Purves was a Farm Servant, latterly at Little Spott Farm, the son of James
Purves and Elizabeth Gall. Jane Turner’s parents were James Turner, a Farm
Servant, and Janet Hogg.

92 ERECTED by GEORGE COW Presmennan, in MEMORY of JEAN AMOS, his Wife, who died the
29th December 1832; aged 47 years. Also MARGARET COWE, his Daughter; who died, 7th April
1834; aged 18 years. and GEORGE COWE his Son, who died 14th January 1841; aged 28 years. Also
his Daughter, MATILDA HARRIET COWE, who died, 25th November 1842; aged 17 years. Also his
Son, JOHN who died, 2nd November 1844. And ROBERT his Son, who died, 17th July 1845. The
above GEORGE COWE, who died, 19th May 1850. And MARY his Daughter, who died, 7th June
1850. And JAMES his Son, who died 16th March 1858.

There is a mortcloth rental record for Jean Cowe, or Amos, in 1832

93 East Face
HE --- LIES PAT --- L WHO DIED OCTOBER 29 1---64 --- OF AGE 46

93 West Face
PL

94 WILLIAM MARTIN, Aged 74 Head Gamekeeper at Biel for 50 years. This Tablet is erected BY MRS
HAMILTON NISBET FERGUSO[N] To Record His Integrity and Worth and Her Grateful
recollection of his Long ---nd Faithful Service.

William Martin was married to Janet Temple. He was living at Biel Mill in 1834.

95 North Face
Here lyes the corps of Peter and Jenet Whittan Chi — dren to John Whittan & Christan Cai-ncros his
Spovus 1770

95 South Face
MEM ---

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96 SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ALEXANDER KING WHO DIED AT HOWPARK IN THE
PARISH OF COLDINGHAM 3RD FEB. 1874, AGED 46 YEARS. JANET WILSON HUME HIS
WIFE WHO DIED AT BEESKNOWE 24TH DEC. 1898, AGED 65 YEARS. THOMAS DONALD
KING THEIR SONS WHO DIED 21ST NOV. 1876, AGED 18 YEARS. ALSO ALEXANDER KING
WHO DIED AT BEESKNOWE 2ND JUNE 190[5] AGED 46 YEARS. AND HIS WIFE
MARGARET WILSON YOUNG WHO DIED AT EDINBURGH [5TH] SEPT. 1936 AGED 68
YEARS

Alexander King was a Ploughman, the son of James King, Shepherd, and Helen
Kinghorn. Janet Hume was the daughter of Peter Hume, Joiner, and Isabella Wilson.
Alexander King, their son, was the Farm Manager at Beesknowe Farm.

97 See photograph on page 78.

98 ERECTED in MEMORY of JANE FORREST Spouse of DAVID PURVES who Died at Stenton
February 15th 1833 Aged 86 years. Also AGNES PURVES Daughter of ANDREW PURVES Baker
Stenton who Died February 19th 1834 Aged 13 years. Also SOPHIA PURVES, His Daughter who died
26th Decr. 1837 aged 26 years. The above DAVID PURVES, died 19th May 1842, aged 96. Also
SOPHIA CRAISE, Wife of ANDREW PURVES, died 30th January 1850, aged 75. And their Daughter
ELIZABETH PURVES, died 9th Octr. 1856, aged 34 years.

David Purves was a Shepherd at Pathhead Farm, Spott. He was one of the four
Elders of the Kirk when the present church was built in 1828. His son Andrew Purves
became a Baker and Farmer in Stenton. His daughter Agnes is shown in No 158.
Another daughter, Elizabeth, died unmarried at Pressmennan.

99 In Memory of Jean Sinclair daughter to Robert Sinclair Spott who died the 14th of March 1812 aged 2
years. Also AGNES SINCLAIR. his Daughter who died 13th March 1854 aged [38] years.

100 IN MEMORY OF MY FATHER ROBERT CLARK WHO DIED AT MEIKLERIGG, STENTON

17TH JULY 1933 ALSO MY MOTHER JOAN ROBSON WHO DIED AT WEST FORTUNE 4TH
MARCH 1947

Robert Clark was the son of James Clark, a Miller, and Isabella Niddrie. He was a
Ploughman at Meiklerig Farm when he died. Joan Robson was the daughter of John
Robson, a Farm Servant, and Isabella Fish.

101 Here lyes the body of James Thomson late tenant in Hadderwick who died January the 16th 1739 aged
78 years --- o --- his --- 176 d --- 70 years and their childien Marin thomson aged 6 month Janet
thomson --- month

102 In Loving Memory of EDWARD GRAHAM SHIELLS DIED AT SCOUGHALL 31ST MARCH
1908; AGED 68.

Edward Shiells, a Farm Grieve, was the son of James Shiells, Ploughman, and
Elizabeth Robertson. He married Janet Hendrie. Scoughall Farm is in Whitekirk
Parish.

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103 IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER JANE MOFFAT SHIELLS BELOVED WIFE
OF THOMAS MACDONALD WHO DIED ON THE 19TH OF FEBRUARY 1907 AGED 70
YEARS. “THY WILL BE DONE.” ALSO OF OUR DEAR FATHER THOMAS MACDONALD
BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED ON THE 15TH JULY 1907 AGED 72
YEARS. “THY KINGDOM COME.” AND OF ELIZABETH ROBERTSON ELDEST DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED ON THE 18TH OF AUGUST 1910 ALSO THEIR DAUGHTERS
ISABELLA DIED 18TH OCT. 1928. JESSIE RENNIE AITCHISON DIED 11TH JUNE 1930. BOTH
INTERRED AT GLADSMUIR.

Thomas MacDonald was a Gardener, Groom and Coachman and in 1881 was a
Coachman at Whittingehame Mains. His father was John MacDonald, an Estate
Labourer, and his mother Mary Kreughan. Jessie MacDonald died, unmarried, at the
Schoolhouse, Samuelston.

104 In Loving Memory of PRIVATE ALEXANDER NESS CAMERON HIGHLANDERS WHO DIED
OF WOUNDS AT NETLEY HOSPITAL 7TH MAY 1915, IN HIS 25TH YEAR. ALSO ISABELLA
SKED WHO DIED AT DEUCHRIE 19TH APRIL 1902, AGED 74 YEARS. ALSO WILLIAM NESS
FATHER OF THE ABOVE ALEXANDER NESS WHO DIED AT STENTON 20TH DECEMBER
1935, AGED 74 YEARS. ALSO MARGARET BLACK WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM NESS
WHO DIED AT STENTON 30TH MARCH 1947 AGED 85 YEARS AND JANE DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE WILLIAM AND MARGARET NESS WHO DIED 7TH MAY 1971, AGED 75
YEARS.

William Ness was a Farm Grieve at Deuchrie Farm where he raised a large family.
His parents were James Ness, a Ploughman, and Isabella Sked, an Outworker, the
daughter of Christopher Sked, Blacksmith, and Elizabeth Goodall. Isabella Sked died
at Deuchrie Farm, on 19 April 1902. Margaret Black died at Acredales, Stenton,
where Jane (‘Jeannie’) Ness lived. Her parents were Alexander Black, Shepherd, and
Jessie Yorkston. Alexander Ness is named on the Stenton War Memorial.

105 East Face

ME MENTO MORT

105 West Face

In Memory of James Hewat Baker in Linton who died at the age of 50 Years and whose afhes were
deposited here on the 14th Decr. m 1797 Thus ends the life of feeble man below Nor Pou’r nor
Honour, Fame, nor Youthful Bloom Can gain a respite from the dreadful blow. ‘Tis Virtue only
triumphs o’er the tomb. O that men were wise, that they understood this, that they would Consider
their latter end. --- Moments size. Heav’ns on their wing a moment we may with When worlds want
wealth to buy. Bid day stands still Bid him drive back his [e]ar, and reimport The period paft regive the
given hour.

106 Here ly --- Husband --- late --- who --- 1- 42 at age --- Do ---

107

108 Here Lyeth William Olive[r] who was Smith in Petcock who Dyed

109

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110 North Face
--- [Porle] Son to Wilam Porle who died Sept --- 176[2] aged 4 [years] Also Thomas Porle who • died •
Oct 1 • 1777 aged • 45 • years Also • Wilam • Porles son • to • A---x • Porles

110 South Face

Here lyes the body of Helen Logan spous to Alex Porles who died Oct 13th 1784 aged 45 years
likewise the above mentioned Alexander Porles who departed this life on the 13 of April 1793 aged 57
years

The Mortcloth Dues entries shows the following: ‘27 March 1793 the Velvet Cloth for
Alexander Porteous 7s’ and ‘19 Sept 1784 the new Cloth to Alexander Porteous’s
wife 7s’.

111 ERECTED BY JAMES BLAIR, BELHAVEN IN MEMORY OF HIS WIFE HELEN KING DIED
4TH JUNE 1892, AGED 66 YEARS. JAMES BLAIR, THE ABOVE, DIED 29TH NOV. 1898, AGED
67 YEARS. DEAR MOTHER THOU HAS LEFT US, HERE THY LOSS WE DEEPLY FEEL, BUT
TIS GOD WHO HAS BEREAVED US, HE CAN ALL OUR SORROWS HEAL.

James Blair was a Labourer and latterly a Mason whose parents were James Blair
and Janet Caxton. His first wife Helen King was the daughter of James King,
Shepherd, and Helen Kinghorn. Between 1847 and about 1863, they lived initially in
Stenton village and then at Blakelaws.

112 East Face

Here lyes the body • of • James • Skirven • late • Residenter in • Nungate • of • Haddington • who •
died • June 29[th] 1786 • Aged • 67 years an three • of • [his] • children GEORGE SKIRV --- at
Stevenston who --- 1801 Also E[L]I[S]ABETH [WHI]TSON Wife of --- SKIRVEN --- who --- 79 year

112 West Face

JAMES SKIRVEN BORN 25TH SEP 1758 DIED --- FEB 1852

James Skirven, Overseer, Stevenson, is listed among the thirteen people from Stenton
eligible to vote in 1840.

113 In death --- who died --- 18 aged --- Interred Here THOMAS WHITSON who died 22nd June 1817
aged 90 years

114 HERITORS

115 Elizabeth Edgar Spouse to John Wall died on the 14th of July 1795 aged 63 years Also the Said John
Wall died on the 26th April 1800 aged 7[3] years William Wall died march 8th 1801 aged 35 years

116 IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM DODS, BORN AT STENTON, 15TH MARCH 1840, DIED
THERE, 25TH DECR 1906. ALSO HIS WIFE ELIZABETH GRIEVE, WHO DIED 24TH FEBY.
1912 AGED 74 YEARS.

William Dods was a Farm Servant and latterly Steward. He was born and died in
Stenton. His father was Peter Dods, Joiner, and his mother was Helen Fortune.
Elizabeth Grieve was the daughter of James Kay, a Private in the 77th Regiment of
Foot, and Margaret Grieve.

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117 MARGARET STRACHAN WIFE OF FRANK E. LARONDIE 1923 - 1968

Margaret Strachan was the daughter of George Strachan, Baker, and Lavinia Webster
[See Nos 118, 119, and 314].

118 TO THE EVERLASTING LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND IAN T. STRACHAN

WHO D[I]ED JULY 26TH 1975 AGED 62 YEARS. LOVED BY ALL

Ian Strachan was the husband of Ellen Spowage and the son of George Strachan and
Lavinia Webster [See Nos 117 and 314].

119 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN JEFFREY COCKBURN WHO DIED AT STENTON 20TH
APRIL 1914 AGED 79 YEARS. ALSO HIS WIFE ALISON LAWRIE TROTTER WHO DIED 27TH
FEB. 1919 AGED 82 YEARS ALSO THEIR SON WILLIAM TROTTER WHO DIED 7TH DEC.
1949 AGED 80 YEARS ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER MARION KIRKWOOD WIDOW OF JAMES
STRACHAN WHO DIED 6TH JAN. 1954 AGED 93 YEARS. AND ALICE DAUGHTER OF
JAMES & MARION K. STRACHAN WHO DIED 29TH FEB. 1956 AGED 67 YEARS SARAH
PHILLIP COCKBURN A GRANDCHILD WHO DIED 23RD NOVr 1886 AGED 2 YEARS
CONSTANCE MARION STRACHAN 1909 - 1987 WIFE OF THE LATE J. E. CLARKSON 1910 -
1944

John Cockburn was a Baker at St Mary’s, Stenton, where he died. His father was
Thomas Cockburn, a Grocer, and his mother was Catherine Jeffrey. He was very
active in village life and is recorded as having been on the Committee of the Stenton
Leek Society in 1861. He was a member of the Founding Committee set up to
establish Stenton Bowling Club in 1876. Alison Trotter’s father was Thomas Trotter,
Butcher, and his mother was Marion Kirkwood [See No 76]. William Trotter was a
Baker, latterly living at Acredales, Stenton. James Strachan was a Civil Engineer who
married Maria Cockburn. He was the son of George Strachan and Margaret Thomson
[See No 72]. Alice Strachan lived at Acredales in Stenton Village and was a
Radiotherapist. Sarah was the daughter of Thomas Cockburn and Phoebe Philip.
Constance Strachan was the daughter of George Strachan, Baker, and Lavinia
Webster [See No 314]. She was the wife of J. E. Clarkson who was a Private in the
Scots Guards. He was killed at Anzio and is commemorated at Minturno War Cemetery.

120 --- and J[ea] --- ly Children --- y Rus --- ioner in --- elon

121 ERECTED BY JAMES YOUNG IN MEMORY OF HIS WIFE JANET WHITE WHO DIED 25TH
DECEMBER 1845 AGED 56 ALSO HIS SON PETER WHO DIED IN INFANCY ALSO THE
ABOVE JAMES YOUNG WHO DIED AT HEDDERWICKHILL DECR 30TH 1869 AGED 83
YEARS JANET DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED AT HOWMUIR 10TH NOVR 1881 AGED 70
YEARS HIS SON JOHN DIED AT A[G]UL S. AMERICA NOVR 7TH 1886 AGED 68 YEARS

James Young was a Shepherd, the son of Thomas Young, Shepherd, and Euphemia
Gray. John Young was also a Shepherd. Janet became a Housekeeper and died
unmarried.

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122 ROBERT : A : DUNDAS : C : NISBET : HAMILTON BORN : FEBRUARY : IX : A:D : M.DCCC.IV
: + : JUNE : IX : A:D : M.DCCC.LXXVII : AND : HIS : WIFE : MARY : BRUCE : DAUGHTER :
OF THOMAS : SEVENTH : EARL : OF ELGIN : BORN : AUG XXXI: A:D : M.DCCC.I : + : DEC
XXI : A:D :M.DCCC.LXXXIII 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 GRANT : THEM : LORD :
ETERNAL : REST : AND LET : PERPETUAL : LIGHT : SHINE : UPON : THEM

Robert Nisbet Hamilton inherited Biel Estate through his wife Mary Bruce, whose
mother was Mary Nisbet the daughter of William Hamilton Nisbet. Mary Nisbet’s
husband was the 7th Earl of Elgin of ‘Elgin Marbles’ fame or notoriety.

123 Here Lies Jean Cockburn. Who died 4th October 1769 Aged Also James Laurie her Husband. Who
died 17th of May 1806. Aged 76 Years. late Dweller in Newbarn.

The Mortcloth Dues entry says ‘Sept 24 1769 the best Mortcloth to James Lawrie’s
wife in the parish 6s 8d’. See photograph on page 5.

124 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES LAWRIE WHO DIED 13TH JANY 1905 AGED 85 YEARS
MARGARET HOLLAND HIS WIFE WHO DIED 15TH JUNE 1883 AGED 63 YEARS OF THEIR
CHILDREN THOMAS DIED 19TH JUNE 1882 AGED 19 YEARS JAMES DIED 9TH OCTR 1849
AGED 20 MONTHS

James Lawrie was a Ploughman/Land Steward. He was at Pressmennan Farm in

1861 and at Ruchlaw West Mains Farm in 1881. Thomas was a Baker and died,
unmarried, at Ruchlaw West Mains. Margaret Holland also died there.

125 IN LOVING MEMORY OF GAVIN STRANG WHO DIED 12TH JAN, 1934 ALSO HIS WIFE
EVELYN KINCAID WHO DIED 20TH FEB, 1983

Gavin Strang farmed at Bensfield, Carron and Boggs, Pencaitland and finally at
Little Spott. He was the son of Alexander Strang, Farmer, and Jane Morton. Evelyn
Kincaid was the daughter of Francis Kincaid, Estate Overseer, and Catherine
McConnell.

126 ERECTED by WILLIAM DOUGHTY Mason Loanhead in Memory of MARGRET SOMMERVILE

his Wife who died 30th October 1828 aged 37 years. THE ABOVE WILLIAM DOUGHTY, DIED
2[9]TH AUGUST 1872 AGED 80 YEARS.

William Doughty was the son of David Doughty, Shepherd, and Isabella Porteous.

127 ERECTED by ALEXANDER CARSE Merchant in Stenton in MEMORY of WILLIAM CARSE his
Son who died 29th July 1830 aged 26 years. Also JAMES CARSE his Son who died 1811 aged 4
Months. Also The above ALEXANDER CARSE who died 6th April 1837 aged 70 years. Also JANET
CARSE his Daughter who died 14th October 1839. Also ANN CARSE his Daughter who died 17th
December 1839. And of MARGARET PURVES his Spouse who died 25th March 1843 aged 73 years.

Alexander Carse was a Grocer and Spirit Merchant in Stenton. After his death his
wife Margaret Purves carried on the business. Her Will was registered at Haddington
on 9 September 1843 [See No 183].

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128 ERECTED by AGNES STEWART in MEMORY of her beloved Husband WILLIAM STEWART, who
departed this life October 5th 1860 aged 71 years. “Happy are they that die in the Lord.” Also HUGH
STEWART, who departed this life July 17th 1835 aged 9 months. STEPHENSON STEWART, who
departed this life 16th March 1837 aged 7 months. MARGARET STEWART, who departed this life
9th November 1839 aged 13 years. ELIZABETH STEWART, who departed this life 16th November
1839 aged 1 year and 8 months. Also AGNES BALLANTYNE. WIFE OF THE ABOVE. WILLM.
STEWART, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 5TH MAY 1877 AGED 82 YEARS Also WILLIAM
STEWART who departed this life 29th July 1882 aged 61 years.

William Stewart was a Shepherd who died at Ruchlaw Muir, Whittingehame parish.
His parents were James Stewart, Shepherd, and Isabella Stevenson. Agnes Ballantyne
was the daughter of William Ballantyne, Shepherd, and Agnes Purves. She died at
Meiklerig Farm. William Stewart, her son, was also a Shepherd. He died unmarried
at Beesknowe Farm in 1882.

129 East Face

Erected BY HIS EIGHT SONS IN GRATEFUL AND AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
THEIR BELOVED FATHER PETER BELL, SMITH PEATCOX. WHO DIED 26TH NOVR. 1855.
AGED 71 YEARS. ALSO THEIR BELOVED MOTHER ISABELLA GRAY, WHO DIED 2D.
NOVR. 1862 AGED 73 YEARS. ALSO DAVID BELL, THEIR SON DIED 20TH JULY 1828, AGED
20 MONTHS. ALSO THEIR SON THOMAS BELL, WHO DIED IN BUENOS AYRES 18TH MAY
1863, AGED 41 YEARS. AND ALEXANDER BELL WHO DIED IN BUENOS AYRES 19TH
DECR. 1865 AGED 49 YEARS.

129 North Face

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF AGNES HAMILTON THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES BELL SMITH PEATCOX. WHO DIED DECR. 30TH 1876 AGED 51 YEARS ALSO THE
ABOVE JAMES BELL, WHO DIED AT EAST LINTON 16TH SEPTEMBER 1893, AGED 75
YEARS.

129 South Face

IN Memory OF PETER BELL, SMITH PEATCOX. DIED 29TH JANY. 1834, AGED 84 YEARS.
ALSO HELLEN BELL, HIS SPOUSE DIED 5TH DECR. 1815, AGED 68 YEARS. AND OF
ROBERT BELL, THEIR SON DIED 7TH AUGT. 1809, AGED 18 YEARS.

Peter Bell, who died on 26 October 1855 at Pitcox, was born at Biel Mill. He was a
member of a long line of Blacksmiths mostly based at the Smiddy at Pitcox. Peter’s
father, also Peter Bell, died in 1834. He married Helen Bell, who died 1815. In 1789
he paid a rent of £1.3s 4d for his house and smiddy at Pitcox. Isabella Gray was the
daughter of John Gray, Limeburner, and Marion Sanderson. The eight sons
mentioned were Peter, John, Alexander, James, Robert, Thomas, Andrew and George.
Two other sons died young. Thomas Bell died aged 41 years. James Bell, the son of
Peter Bell and Isabella Gray, was also a Blacksmith at Pitcox and Spott. Agnes
Hamilton was the daughter of Robert Hamilton, a Farm Steward, and Helen
Dempster[See No 130].

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130 East Face
ERECTED BY ALEXANDER BELL BLACKSMITH IN MEMORY OF HIS SON ALEXANDER.
WHO DIED 24TH MARCH 1834 AGED 25 YEARS. ALSO HIS SON ROBERT. WHO DIED IN
THE WEST INDIES 4TH SEPTR. 1831 AGED 21 YEARS. ALSO HIS SON JOHN WHO DIED
31ST MAY 1842 AND WAS BURIED IN THE WESTKIRK CHURCH YARD EDINBURGH AGED
35 YEARS. ALSO THE ABOVE ALEXANDER BELL WHO DIED 17TH NOVR. 1846 AGED 64
YEARS. ALSO HIS SON WILLIAM WHO DIED 19TH JANY. 1847 AGED 32 YEARS. ALSO HIS
WIFE ELIZABETH WATT WHO DIED 2ND MARCH 1847 AGED 69 YEARS. AND HIS SON
ADAM WHO DIED 8TH NOVR. 1849 AGED 31 YEARS.

130 West Face

INTERRED HERE JAMES Son of JAME[S] BELL Smith in Spott who died 21st September 1857
aged 6 months.

James Bell was the infant son of James Bell, Blacksmith, and Mary Denholm
[See No 129].

131 Here lys Alex [Miles] who lived in Bielhill who died on 29th Oct 1764 aged 12 yrs also Alex Kemp
son to Henry Kemp joiner in Stenton he died July 18th 1767 aged 8 months

Henry Kemp was one of many Stenton villagers to rent small pieces of land around
the village from Biel Estate. For example he rented 2 acres in Acredales in 1765.

132 SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM WATT WHO DIED AT LITTLE SPOTT 3RD
AUGUST 1900 AGED 38 YEARS. ALSO OF HIS SON GEORGE WATT WHO DIED AT LITTLE
SPOTT 17TH JUNE 1900 AGED 18 YEARS. AND OF HIS DAUGHTER AGNES WATT WHO
DIED AT SCOUGHALL 22ND JUNE 1901 AGED 17 YEARS. ALSO HIS DAUGHTER ISABELLA
WATT WHO DIED 22ND MAY 1903 AGED 17 YEARS. NELLIE WATT THIRD DAUGHTER
DIED 5TH JUNE 1909 AGED 17 YEARS. ALSO JOAN WATT DIED 12TH JULY 1914. WILLIAM
K WATT DIED AT DUNBAR, 22ND JULY 1919, AGED 25 YEARS.

William Watt was a Farm Steward, the son of George Watt, Farm Servant, and Agnes
Outterson. George was a Farm Servant who died, unmarried, at Little Spott Farm.
Agnes died unmarried. Isabella and Nellie were both Domestic Servants and
unmarried. Joan also died unmarried as did William Watt, who was a Grocer in
Dunbar. The whole family died of Tuberculosis.

133 Here lies the Body of Hellin Thomson Spous to Andreu Sives who died feb 28th 1781 aged 64 years
also his dawghter, Hellin who died Octr 9th aged 16 years also Margret Sives Spous to Thomas Logan
who died June [1] [1791] aged [74] years

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134 ERECTED BY JOHN JEFFREY IN MEMORY OF HIS BELOVED WIFE ISABELLA JEFFREY
WHO DIED 26TH DECR 1886, AGED 61. ALSO JANE WOOD HIS MOTHER WHO DIED 1ST
SEPT 1887, AGED 95. THE ABOVE JOHN JEFFREY, FARMER, DEUCHRIE, DIED 1ST JULY
1889, AGED 72. JANE RAMSAY, DAUGHTER OF ABOVE AND WIDOW OF ALEX.
McLAUGHLIN, EDINBURGH, WHO DIED AT DUNBAR 5TH FEB. 1898. JAMES JEFFREY,
FARMER, SON OF THE ABOVE JOHN JEFFREY DIED AT LITTLE SPOTT, 29TH DEC. 1932
AGED 73. SOPHIA PURVES CLAPPERTON WIFE OF THE ABOVE JAMES JEFFREY DIED 1ST
JAN. 1942 AGED 68. ELIZABETH ADAMSON WIFE OF JOHN JEFFREY, DIED 5TH APRIL
1979, AGED 82. ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN JEFFREY DIED 11TH JULY 1991. AGED 94.

John Jeffrey’s father was James Jeffrey, a Shepherd, and his mother was Jane Wood,
the daughter of James Wood and Christina Dunlop. James Wood was a Shepherd at
Priestlaw, Whittingehame, where Jane was born in 1792. Isabella Jeffrey’s parents
were Nicol Jeffrey, a Farm Steward, and Jane Ramsay. Sophia Clapperton was the
daughter of James Clapperton, the Farmer in Garvald Grange Farm, sister of Jessie
[See Nos 200 and 202] and niece of Andrew and Georgina Purves [See Nos 199 and
201]. Elizabeth Adamson was the daughter of David Adamson, Farmer, and Margaret
Robb. Her husband John was the son of John Jeffrey and Sophia Clapperton.

135 East Face

Here lies the body interred --- James --- Husband to Jean Logan who died march 10 1751 Aged 40
years also his spouse Jean Logan who died april 24 1786 aged 71 years

135 West Face

Mindd --- 7ud

136 IN MEMORY OF FRANCES S. MERCER DIED 30TH DEC. 1937 AGED 52 YEARS.

Frances Mercer was a Hospital Nurse who died unmarried. Her parents were Peter
Mercer, Farm Steward, and Catherine Wight. Her sister Catherine is shown in No 137.

137 IN LOVING [M]EMORY OF CATHERINE MERCER DIED AT LANGHOLM 7TH FEBR --- Y
1954 AGED 65 YEARS

Catherine Mercer was the sister of Frances Mercer [See No 136] and the husband of
James Fletcher, Grocer.

138 East Face

SACRED to the MEMORY of ALEXr. BEGBIE STENTON, who died 11th Feby 1783 aged 58 And
of MARGT. WALKER, his spouse, who died 9th July 1775, aged 45 Also of HELEN BEGBIE their
daughter. who died 5th Octr. 1780, aged 29 And of JOHN BEGBIE Farmer. who died 29th March
1822. aged 56. “We believe that them that sleep in time, will God bring with him”___” Wherefore
comfort one another, with these words.”

Alexander Begbie was a Merchant in Stenton who also tenanted some fields round
Stenton. His Will was registered in Edinburgh on 22 December 1786. John Begbie
was a Farmer and his Will was registered in Edinburgh on 24 February 1823. He was
the Treasurer of the Stenton Association for Graveyard Protection in 1821. Alison
Begbie’s Will was registered in Haddington on 8 May 1832. Mary Begbie died aged
55 years. The Mortcloth Dues show the following entries: ‘July 9 1775 For the best
Mortcloth to Mrs Begbie in the parish 6s 8d’, ‘16 Feb 1783 For the new Mortcloth to
Alexander Begbie 10s 6d’ and ‘15 Oct 1780 the new Mortcloth for Nelly Begbie’

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138 North Face
ALISON BEGBIE their Daughter, who died 20th August 18[31] aged 72 years.

138 South Face

MARY BEGBIE their D[aug]hter, who died [20th] [January 1840] aged [8]5 years.

139 Erected In Memory of James Lamb who died the 27th of May 1821 aged 78 years

140 Here lyes Alison Dickson Spouse to James Nilson late Tennant in Grang moor who died March 25day
1736 & of her Age 82 years Janus aut --- ---m --- am propo --- Omn --- apax --- proporamus --- ad
unum Margaret Nilson spouse to --- in Grangmoor who died --- 22 --- 1737 of ---

141 --- 737 ---

142 East Face

momentmori

142 West Face

Here lyes the body of Patrick Logan. Docter of physick at Garvald --- 5 lines illegible

143

144 ERECTED BY WM. S BRYCE TO THE MEMORY OF HIS BELOVED MOTHER MARGARET
SAMUEL WIFE OF WILLM. LYALL OF KIPPILAW, WHO DIED JUNE 14TH 1849, AGED 39
YEARS. HER LIFE WAS AN OPEN RECORD OF HUMBLE HONEST GODLY FEAR AND
CONSTANT SELF SACRIFICE. FOR THE WELLBEING OF HER SON. HER DEATH THE
RELEASE OF A SOUL EAGER TO ENTER INTO THE REST OF THE REDEEMED. MARY
WHITE. WIFE OF ALEXR. LYALL OF KIPPILAW DIED SEPTR. 1846 AGED 66 YEARS.
ALEXR. LYALL OF KIPPILAW DIED APRIL 1854 AGED 72 YEARS AN HONEST MAN AND A
CHRISTIAN. WM. LYALL SON OF THE ABOVE DIED AUGST. 1854. AGED 47 YEARS.
BURRIED IN ENGLAND

145 IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM AMOS, DIED AT NEW MAINS HUMBIE. 8T[H] JA[N]Y 1891,
AGED 68. ALSO HIS WIFE THOMASINA DODS POW, DIED AT EDINBURGH 5TH MARCH
1903, AGED 76. FONDLY REMEMBERED

William Amos was a Ploughman, the son of Alexander Amos, Ploughman, and Marion
Goodall. Thomasina Pow was the daughter of George Pow, Ploughman, and Isabella
Burn.

146 ANNE WILSON AUGUST 29TH 1887 R.I.P.

Anne Wilson was a Laundress at Biel House. Her father was John Wilson, an
Agricultural Labourer, and her mother was Christian Hamilton. She died unmarried.

147 IN MEMORIAM ALLAN J. MAITLAND STE --- BORN 16TH SEPTEMBER 1880 DIED 27TH
AUGUST 1896 R I P

148 ERECTED by ALEXANDER SWINTON in MEMORY of TURNBUL SWINTON his Son who died
9th March 182[5] aged 20 years.

Alexander Swinton was living in Stenton Village in 1834.

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149 IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FATHER WILLIAM BISSET DIED AT STENTON 1ST
DECEMBER 1934 ALSO OUR DEAR MOTHER ISABELLA COWE DIED AT CASTLEMAINS,
GIFFORD 21ST SEPTEMBER 1941 ERECTED BY THE FAMILY

William Bisset was a Farm Grieve, the son of David Bisset, Farm Servant, and Jane
Denholm. Isabella Cowe’s parents were John Cowe, Ploughman, and Marion Young
[See No 298].

150

151 In Memory of Betty Sanderson Daughter to William Sanderson and Janet Anderson who died octr 6th
1799 aged 7 Months. Likewise Walter Sanderson their [Son] who Died may 20th --- aged 2 years And
9 Months

152 HEIR • LY[A] • JANE --- SPOUES • TO • WILLIAM • R[OBERTSON] • WHO --- MAY --- 171---
WHO --- 171[0] W R

153 ERECTED To the Memory of AGNES PURVES, Wife of GEORGE COMBE Smith Stenton, who
died the 6th July 1836 aged 61 years. Also His Daughter AGNES COMBE, who died the 6th April
1845, aged 34 years.

George Combe and Agnes Purves were married 4 July 1801 at Whittingehame where
they were both living. They then lived in Stenton Village where he was a Blacksmith.
He was the Boxmaster of the Stenton Old Friendly Society in 1823. Agnes Combe was
born in Stenton 19 July 1811.

154 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY HUSBAND THOMAS PURVES WHO DIED AT EAST FIELD
WHITTINGEHAME 21ST JANUARY 1931 AGED 57 YEARS ALSO ISABELLA BELL WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED AT EAST LINTON 6TH JULY 1972 AGED 94 YEARS

Thomas Purves was a Shepherd at Eastfield Farm, Whittingehame, the son of William
Purves, Gamekeeper, and Margaret Young. Isabella Bell was the daughter of Robert
Bell, Forestry Worker, and Margaret Allan.

155 Here lies Alison Redpath who died the 12 of March 176- aged 14 years also David Paterson son of
George Paterson & Janet Young --- Spouse who died the 22 of June 177[0/9] aged 18 Months ALSO
JANET YOUNG Who died the --- July 182- aged 8[6] years and GEORGE PATERSON hir Husband
who died the --- August 1825 aged 86 years

George Paterson and Janet Young were married in 1763 at Stenton and raised a large
family there. He was a Farm Labourer. She died on 21 July 1824.

156 ERECTED in MEMORY of JOHN WADDEL who died Aug 1st 1796 aged 55 years. Also JANNET
PURVIS his wife who died March 6th 1826 aged 87 years. Also their Daughter ELIZABETH who
died 17th Feby. 1845 aged 65 years.

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157 I[N] LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM ALLAN WHO DIED 5[T]H AUG. [1]931 AGED 58
Y[EA]RS ALSO THEIR BELOVED DAUGHTER JANET. D. ALLAN WHO DIED 16TH NOV
1953 AGED 43 YEARS. AND OF HIS B[EL]OVED WIFE AGNES HARDIE WHO DIED 11TH
JAN, [1]951 AGED 71 YE[A]R[S].

William Allan was a Cattleman at Pressmennan Farm. He was the son of Thomas
Allan, Ploughman, and Agnes Tait. Agnes Hardie’s parents were George Hardie,
Farm Steward, and Janet Darrie. Janet Allan was a Domestic Servant at Northrig
Farm, Haddington.

158 ERECTED by AGNESS PURVES, MUCKELRIGG, in MEMORY of ALEXANDER AITCHISON,

her Husband, who died 17th February 1824. aged 43 years. O! Remember man who ere thou be,
There’s but a step between the grave and thee. Also his Mother JANET TODRICK, who died 26th
April 1833 aged 92 years. AGNESS PURVES, WIFE OF THE ABOVE ALEXANDER AITCHISON,
DIED 17TH AUGST. 1864 AGED 83 YEARS.

Agnes Purves was the daughter of David Purves, Shepherd, and Jane Forrest [See no
98]. Alexander Aitchison was a Land Steward. An entry in the Mortcloth Dues says:
‘28 April 1833 To Mortcloth for Janet Todrick 4s’.

159 HE[LE]N HAY Pr --- rty

160 The Property of George Barrie to The Memory of Margret Murray his Spouse Who Died July: 16th:
1809 aged 36 years:

161 The property of Thomas Grieve

162 SACRED To the Memory of JAMES GOODALL, Weaver in Stenton died 1st April 1803. His Mother
CATHERINE BISHOP died 26th June 1823. His Father JAMES GOODALL, Weaver in Stenton died
28th June 1824, His Sister CATHERINE GOODALL, died 4th November 1836. His Son JAMES
GOODALL. Merchant in Portobello died 18th September 1845. And his Brother STENHOUSE
GOODALL died 29th Jany. 1848

163 ERECTED BY MR. GRAY OF --- ATCOX, IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM GO[ODAL]L. WHO DIED
11TH MAY --- FOR HIS F --- OF 77 YEARS AND OF ISA --- HIS WIFE WHO DIED --- AND OF
JAMES --- EAN AND --- IS --- illegible very worn 6 lines missing A --- WIFE DIED 23RD SEPT 1
--- AGED --- AND OF THEIR CHILDREN JOHN, AGNES, JANE, JOHN, AND JAMES RITCHIE
Where we asunder part --- ain But --- heart And ---

James Gray was the tenant in Easter Pitcox Farm. He had a tack for 21 years from
1754 along with his son Andrew. Andrew Gray also became the sole tenant in
Beesknowe Farm and Biel Mill, and in Easter Pitcox when his father died.

164 INTERRED HERE THE BODIES OF ROBERT GOODALL WEAVER IN STENTON WHO DIED
ON THE 2ND FEBRUARY 1823 AGED 71 YEARS AND MARGRET MARRION CATHRIN AND
MARRION HIS CHILDREN WHO DIED YOUNG AND MARRION WHITSON HIS WIFE WHO
DIED THE 29TH MARCH 1835 AGED 80 YEARS JAMES THEIR ELDEST SON DIED 7TH JULY
1862 AGED 80 YEARS. AND THOMAS THEIR YOUNGEST. SON. DIED 21ST APRIL 1877
AGED 77 YEARS.

Both Robert Goodall and Thomas Goodall were Linen Hand Loom Weavers and both
died unmarried in Stenton.

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165 ERECTED BY GEORGE AMOS IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF HIS WIFE ELIZABETH
WILLIAMSON WHO DIED AT SOUTH BELTON 25 JULY 1884 AGED 66 YEARS. ALSO TWO
OF THEIR CHILDREN WHO DIED IN INFANCY. ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE AMOS WHO
DIED AT WHITTINGHAME LODGE 7TH JUNE 1887. AGED 70 YEARS.

George Amos was a Shepherd, the son of James Amos, Ploughman, and Janet Hardie.
Elizabeth Williamson was the daughter of William Williamson, Labourer, and Isabella
Goodall. She died on 24 April 1884.

166 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES BELL GOODALL DIED AT STENTON 17th SEPTEMBER
1903 AGED 68. ALSO HIS WIFE MARGARET P. ROBERTSON DIED AT EDINBURGH 1ST
AUGst 1914 AGED 68

James Goodall was a Contractor who lived in Stenton, the son of James Goodall,
Ploughman, and Agnes Bell. He was also Church Officer. George Lawrie was
appointed as his replacement. Margaret Paterson Robertson was the daughter of
Robert Robertson, Gardener, and Margaret Bailey.

167 SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JEAN GOODALL WIFE OF ALEXANDER KEMP WHO DIED
26TH APRIL 1856 AGED 72 YEARS AND THEIR TWIN SONS ROBERT AND ALEXANDER
WHO DIED IN INFANCY SEPR. 1820 THE ABOVE ALEXANDER KEMP DIED 3D APRIL 1864
AGED 82 YEARS “Be ye followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises Heb
V1 12.”

Jean Goodall was the daughter of Robert Goodall and Marion Whitson [See No 164].
Alexander Kemp, an Agricultural Labourer, was the son of George Kemp, Shepherd.
They both lived and died at Biel East Lodge.

168 ERECTED BY JOHN GRIERSON IN MEMORY OF HIS WIFE ELISABETH GOODALL WHO
DIED 26TH DECEMBER 1867 AGED 78 YEARS THE ABOVE JOHN GRIERSON. DIED AT
STENTON 6TH JULY 1878 IN THE 89TH YEAR OF HIS AGE. JANET GRIERSON DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE AND WIDOW OF THE LATE WILLIAM GALBRAITH MERCHANT
MAYBOLE AYRSHIRE DIED 3RD JULY 1885 AGED 63 YEARS JESSIE GALBRAITH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED 5TH AUGUST 1890 AGED 30 YEARS JOHN SON OF THE
ABOVE JOHN GRIERSON DIED 1ST NOV. 1891 AGED 67 YEARS

Elizabeth Goodall was the daughter of Robert Goodall and Marion Whitson [See No
164]. John Grierson was a Grocer and General Merchant and the son of Alexander
Grierson, a Marble Cutter, and Janet Whitehead. Janet Grierson moved to Maybole,
Ayrshire, where her husband William Galbraith was a Grocer. However, she died in
Stenton. Jessie Galbraith died unmarried. John Grierson was also in the Family
Grocer’s business and died unmarried in 1891.

169 ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF ROBERT K.H. MYLES WHO DIED 18TH JUNE 1904 AGED
70. ALSO JANET LAWRIE HIS WIFE WHO DIED 9TH JUNE 1915, AGED 80. ALSO THEIR
ELDEST SON WILLIAM MYLES WHO DIED IN FRANCE MARCH 2ND 1915, AGED 53. ALSO
THEIR DAUGHTER MARGARET MYLES WHO DIED 20TH NOV. 1960 AGED 95 YEARS.

Robert Myles, the son of William Myles, Land Steward, and Agnes Cockburn, was a
Forester who lived at Biel West Lodge. Janet Lawrie’s parents were Peter Lawrie,
Farmer, and Margaret Tait. William Myles was a Sergeant in the Royal Scots. His
memorial is in the St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, France. Margaret Myles was a
Dairymaid who died unmarried in East Linton.

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170 Here lies Interr’d the body of Isabel McCree [(] Spouse to John Imrie ) who died April 21st 1809 aged
52 years.

John Imrie married Isabel McRee in Spott in 1782.

171 UNDERNEATH LIE The REMAINS of MRS JANE [G]RE[Y] Born 11th [Feb.] 1711 Died 20th
March 1807. Thou did hide thy face [and] I was troubled! [Wee]ping may endure for a night, but joy
cometh in the morning

172 --- BETH --- [DAU]GHTER OF ALEXAN[DER] WOOD --- [E]

173 Here lyes the body of Alexander Bart ram who died [D]ec 31 1732 Aged 28 years Also Jean Simpson
his Spowse who died the 7 of April 1777 Aged 58 years. also Jean Ba rtram there Dawgh[ter] --- 2
years

174 Erected BY JAMES WHITE, WOODEND IN MEMORY OF HIS SON GEORGE, WHO DIED 30TH
MAY 1885 AGED 11 YEARS. ALSO HIS SON WILLIAM, WHO DIED AT LEITH 9TH OCTR 1889
AGED 26 YEARS. THE ABOVE JAMES WHITE, DIED AT WOODEND, 31ST MARCH 1893
AGED 58 YEARS. ALSO HANNAH GRAY HIS WIFE, WHO DIED 20TH MAY 1898 AGED 62
YEARS. ALSO ISABELLA, DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AT DUNBAR, 12TH
DECR 1913 AGED 52.

James White was a Gamekeeper, the son of William White, Shepherd, and Margaret
Fortune. He came to Woodend about 1864. Hannah Gray was the daughter of William
Gray, Blacksmith, and Catherine Oliver. Isabella White was a Domestic Housekeeper
who died unmarried.

175 ERECTED IN MEMORY OF GEORGE CABBURN WHO WAS SUPERINTENDANT OF

BUILDINGS AT BEIL FOR UPWARDS OF TWENTY YEARS. HE DIED ON THE 25TH OF
AUGUST 1838 AGED 72 YEARS ALSO OF ELIZABETH WESTMORE HIS WIFE WHO DIED 3D
DECEMBER 1846 AGED 71 ALSO SUSAN CABBURN WIFE OF JOHN STREET WHO DIED AT
EDINBURGH ON THE 13TH JANUARY 1863 AGED 67 YEARS HER END WAS PEACE ALSO
OF FLORA STREET. WIDOW OF THE REV. JAMES REID, WELLINGTON, AUSTRALIA BORN
1822, DIED 1892. SHE LIVED A LIFE OF SINGULAR DEVOTION AND FIDELITY : ACTED AS
MOTHER TO THE ORPHAN FAMILY OF HER SISTER, MRS BAXTER, AND WAS THE
FRIEND OF ALL --- OF --- AND --- DIED --- BY --- r --- DIRLETON

George Cabburn was originally a Carpenter. His Will was registered in Haddington
on 26 October 1838 and that of Elizabeth Westmore on 16 April 1847. An entry in the
Mortcloth dues says: ‘9 Sept 1838 To Mortcloth for Mr Cabburn (28th August) 10s
6d’. John Street was a Gardener in Biel. His Will was registered in Haddington 17
July 1855 and that of Susan Cabburn in Edinburgh on 30 January 1863. James Reid
was a Free Church Minister near Adelaide. Flora Cabburn died at Port Seton.

176 ERECTED TO The Memory of JOHN CROMBIE who Died at Petcox on the 28 August 1834 Aged 24
Years. THOMAS JEAN & HUGH Died in Infancy. WILLIAM CROMBIE, BROTHER OF THE
ABOVE DIED AT BEESKNOWE 17TH APRIL 1892 AGED 67 YEARS MARY McDONALD, HIS
WIFE, DIED AT STENTON 18TH FEB 1893.

William Crombie was a Gardener who lived at Biel Park Cottage and died at
Beesknowe. His parents were William Crombie, Joiner, and Janet Sives. An entry in
the Mortcloth Dues says: ‘17 Oct 1834 To Mortcloth for John Crombie 4s’. Mary
Macdonald died 18 February 1894. Her father was James McDonald, a Crofter.

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177 In Loving Memory of WILLIAM HENDERSON SHOEMAKER, STENTON. BORN 16TH NOV
1826 DIED 6TH MAY 1878 AND HIS WIFE ANN COCKBURN BORN 30TH MAY 1838 DIED
4TH NOVR 1903. ALSO THEIR SON WILLIAM BORN 6TH JULY 1870 DIED 28TH MARCH
1931. INTERRED AT SOUTHPORT AND THEIR DAUGHTER MARY COCKBURN BORN 30TH
APRIL 1872 DIED 11TH APRIL 1938.

William Henderson’s father was William Henderson, a Farm Steward, and his mother
was Isabella Litgate. Ann Cockburn was the daughter of James Cockburn, Land
Steward, and Mary Darge [See No 178]. Mary Cockburn died unmarried.

178 ERECTED in MEMORY of JAMES COCKBURN Overseer, Beesknow; who died 14th February
1842; aged 52 years. Also MARY his Daughter, who died in April 1825: aged 21 months. Also
RICHARD his Son, who died in July 1834; aged 2 years. HIS Son JAMES died 27th Oct. 1866 aged
36 years. HIS Son ALEX. died 25th Feb. 1883 aged 59 years. HIS Wife MARY DARGE died 22nd
Dec 1883. aged 87 years, and CLARA his Daughter died 14th NOV 1889, aged 66 years. ANN HIS
DAUGHTER DIED 4TH NOV 1903. AGED 65 YEARS. MARY HIS DAUGHTER DIED 26TH
MAY 1910 AGED 82 YEARS. RICHARD HIS SON DIED 13TH NOV 1915 AGED 78 YEARS.

James Cockburn, died 1842, was an Elder of the Kirk, one of four at the time the
present church was replaced in 1828. He lived at Beesknowe. James Cockburn, died
1866, was a Grocer who married Margaret Hutton. Alexander Cockburn was an
Official in the Inland Revenue. He married Catherine Dick. Mary Darge was the
daughter of John Darge, Tailor, and Mary Currie. Clara Cockburn, a Housekeeper,
died unmarried. Ann Cockburn was the wife of William Henderson, Boot and
Shoemaker [See No 177]. Mary Cockburn was the wife of David Jamie, a Wood
Merchant, and Richard Cockburn became a Gardener.

179 IN LOVING MEMORY OF RICHARD DODS, WHO DIED AT SPOTT COTTAGE FEB, 7TH 1903,
AGED 62 YEARS. AGNES CRAIG HENDERSON WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AT
STENTON 30TH JANY. 1929 AGED 75 YEARS ALSO ALEXANDER JACK HAMILTON
HUSBAND OF MARTHA DODS WHO DIED AT MORDINGTON 27TH JUNE 1941 AND THE
ABOVE MARTHA McFARLANE DODS, WHO DIED AT RESTON 3RD SEPT. 1963

Richards Dods, the son of Peter Dods, Joiner, and Helen Fortune, was a Gamekeeper.
Agnes Henderson died at Kirkside Cottage, Stenton. Her parents were John
Henderson, a Farm Servant, and Martha McFarlane. Her son-in-law Alexander
Hamilton was a Forester.

180 IN MEMORY OF ROBERT BROWN late Weaver in Stenton who died 19th August 1815 aged 57
years and also of ELIZABETH AITCHISON his Wife who died 19th April 1850

181 SACRED to the Memory of MARY MATHIESON Relict of JAMES SANDERSON, who was born in
the Parish of Gladsmuir February 25th 1731, and died at Presmennan October 31st 1830 erected by
MRS HAMILTON NISBET of Dirleton and Belhaven, to perpetuate the Contentment, and Resignation
to the will of God of the Deceased, who in obeying the Exhortation of her Saviour. Be content with
such things as ye have, realized the fulfilment of his gracious promise. I will never leave thee nor
forsake thee. Hebrews XIII. 5.

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182 In Memory of Isabella. Daughter of John Sanderson Shipherd in Pathhead who died March 13th 1814
Aged 12 years. ALSO ALEXANDER SANDERSON SON OF THE ABOVE JOHN SANDERSON
DIED 24 SEPT. 1883 AGED 77 YEARS AND HIS WIFE MARION BRIDGES DIED 28TH MAY
1897 AGED 80 YEARS AND THEIR DAUGHTER ELIZABETH SANDERSON, DIED 16TH
MARCH 1919 AGED 62 YEARS.

Alexander Sanderson, a Forester, was the son of John Sanderson, Shepherd, and
Euphemia Hunter. Marion Bridges was the daughter of Alexander Bridges, Miller,
and Elizabeth Goodall. Elizabeth Sanderson died unmarried in Stenton. She was the
Cleaner of the Parish Church.

183 1876 ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF RICHARD DODS LATE OF STENTON WHO DIED [3]D
FEBRY 1875 AGED 79 Y[RS] ALSO WILLIAM HIS SON DIED 10TH DECR 1823 AGED 1 YEAR
10 MONTHS ALSO MARGRET CARSE HIS WIFE WHO DIED 6TH DECR 1880 AGED 78 YRS
ALSO THEIR SON ALEXANDER DODS DIED 28TH OCT 1904 AGED 81 YEARS ALSO HIS
WIFE MARGARET DEANS DIED 1ST AUG 1904 AGED 79 YEARS. ALSO THEIR SON
ALEXANDER DODS DIED 20TH APRIL 1894 AGED 31 YEARS OF YELLOW FEVER AT RIO
DE JANEIRO BRAZIL. WILLIAM DODDS, LATE OF MORHAM DIED AT WINNIPEG,
CANADA AGED 90. ALSO JAMES HIS BROTHER DIED AT CALAFORNIA AGED 77.

Richard Dods was a Joiner, son of William Dods, Joiner, and Dorothea Flockhart.
Margaret Carse was the daughter of Alexander Carse, General Merchant, and
Margaret Purves. Alexander Dods was a Joiner, living in 1881 at Archerfield House.
Margaret Deans was the daughter of James Deans, Painter and Coachbuilder, and
Margaret Bailey. Alexander Dods, died 1894, was the 3rd Engineer of the SS
Gellivara. He died of Yellow Fever in Turgaba Hospital, Rio de Janeiro [See No 127].

184 HERE LYES IOHN DODS WHO DIED MARCH THE 21 DAY 1677 AND OF AGE 70 YEARS &
IEAN COKBURN HIS SPOUS WHO DIED IUN THE 6 DAY 1677 & OF AGE 5[4] AND THEIR
CHILDREN A PETER DODS D W DIED FEBRY 1ST 1878 D W AGED 77 YEARS D G D Here
lyes interd the Body of James Dods son to James Dods & Isabel Russel his spouse who died the 26 day
of Febry 1762 Aged 25 years Also four more of their children Helen Alexr. John & Isabel Dods s Here
lyes inter’d the Body of Isabele Russel Spouse to James Dod who died Dec 30 1773 Aged 62 years. &
James Dods her husband who died April 28th 1785 aged 78 years

Peter Dods, a Joiner, was the son of William Dods, Joiner, and Dorothea Flockhart
[See Nos 116, 179, 183]. His grandparents were James Dods, Joiner, and Isabel
Russell. He was married to Helen Fortune. The addition of Peter Dods’ name shows
how a family might continue to use its burial place over 200 years.

185 THE RESTING PLACE OF GEORGE THYNE M.B.C.M. EDINBURGH MAY 10TH 1920. HE
LOVED TO SERVE. AND HIS WIFE MARIA BEVERIDGE WHO DIED 21ST APRIL 1958
AGED 93

George Thyne was a Medical Practitioner who retired to Newbarn, Stenton. His
parents were John Thyne, Butcher and Farmer, and Jane Jackson. Maria Beveridge
was the daughter of Alexander Beveridge, Merchant, and Rachel Shiels.

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186 East Face
ERECTED by JOHN DEANS Farmer Penston to the MEMORY of HIS UNCLE JOHN DEANS
Farmer East Fenton who died 5th Decr 1825 aged 62 years. AND of his Daughter CHRISTINA
DEANS, who died 8 Novr 1827 aged 8 months. ALSO of JOHN DEANS Tenant of Hedderwickhill,
born 13th January 1795. died 22nd November 1869. “Blessed are the pure in heart For they shall see
God. AND JANET DODS his wife who died 20TH may 1885 aged 89 years.

186 North Face

SACRED To the MEMORY of HENRY DEANS Farmer Beilgrange. who was born 11th April 1751.
and died 13th July 1844. Just of his word in every thought sincere He knew no wish but what the word
might hear His hope was stedfast and his faith long tried So as in peace he lived, he calmly died. Also
JSABELLA McGUFFIE his wife. who died 28th June 1845. aged 81 years.

186 South Face

SACRED to the MEMORY of FRANCIS DEANS, Farmer East Fenton, who was removed from this
world - in the midst of a life of Usefulness, and unostentatious Benevolence - by a sudden and severe
Dispensation of Heaven, on the 16th April 1835 - aged 37 years. “Few years but yield us proof of
Death’s ambition, To snatch his Victim from the fairest fold. And sheath his shafts in all the pride of
life!”

186 West Face

Here lies JOHN DEANS, Son to JOHN DEANS . and JANET WILSON. his spouse - who died the
26th of February 1758 aged 1 year. Also JOHN DEANS late Tenant in Pathhead who died the 2nd of
July 1771 aged 50 years. Also JANET WILSON his spouse who died the 8th of May 1783 aged 62
years And MARGARET DEANS his Daughter who died 13th September 1792 aged 38 years

John Deans, died 1869, was the son of Henry Deans, Farmer, and Isabella McGuffie.
Henry Deans farmed at Bielgrange and was an Elder of the Kirk in 1828 when the
present church was replaced. Janet Dods was the daughter of Peter Dods,
Nurseryman, and Christina Hewitt.

187 North Face

In Loving Memory of JOHN HENRY DEANS, Pitcox born 18TH Sepr. 1874, died 26TH April 1944.

187 South Face

MARIA DAVIDSON Wife of JOHN H DEANS. born 25TH June 1874 died 11TH Augt 1950

John Henry Deans, Farmer, was the son of Peter Dods Deans and Louisa Marie
Mackay. Maria Davidson was the daughter of Charles Davidson, Shipping Agent, and
Mary Cowan Dickson Bain.

188 ERECTED BY ALEXANDER STEWART FARMER MEIKLERIG IN MEMORY OF HIS DEARLY

BELOVED SON STEPHENSON STEWART WHO DIED 29TH JANUARY 1886 AGED 13 YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM HIS SON WHO DIED 14TH DECEMBER 1886 AGED 28 YEARS AND OF
HIS WIFE EUPHEMIA MARSHALL WHO DIED 10TH MARCH 1906 AGED 72 YEARS THE
ABOVE ALEXANDER STEWART DIED 1ST JULY 1906 AGED 74 YEARS ALSO HIS
DAUGHTER EUPHEMIA MARSHALL WHO DIED AT MEIKLERIG 2ND DEC. 1922 AGED 62
YEARS “UNTIL THE DAY BREAKS AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY.”

Alexander Stewart was the son of William Stewart, Shepherd, and Agnes Ballantyne.
He was a member of the Founding Committee set up to establish Stenton Bowling
Club in 1876. Euphemia Marshall was the daughter of John Marshall, Farmer and
Road Surveyor, and Euphemia Redpath. Euphemia Stewart died unmarried.

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189 In MEMORY of PETER TENDALL who died 22nd Janry. 1832 aged 38 years. also ROBERT his Son
who died in Infancy. ALSO PETER TENDALL HIS SON WHO DIED NOVMER 30TH 1845 AGED
23 YEARS AITKEN CLARK TENDALL BORN 15TH APRIL 1830. DIED JUNE 22D 1870 JANE
BLACKHALL SPOUSE OF PETER TENDALL SENR. BORN 20TH OCTR. 1795 DIED 11TH
APRIL 1872 “TO BE WITH CHRIST WHICH IS FAR BETTER”

Peter Tendall, died 1832, was a Shoemaker in Stenton. Jane Blackhall was the
daughter of James Blackhall, Agricultural Labourer, and Margaret Dods.

190 ERECTED in MEMORY of GEORGE LAWRIE, who was removed from this world, in the vigour of
life, by a very sudden and alarming visitation of PROVIDENCE, on the 1st of Aug. 1831, at the age of
30 years.Death loves a shining mark, a signal blow! A blow which while it executes, alarms, And
startles thousands with a single fall. JAMES LAWRIE DIED SEPTR 27TH 1872 AGED 73 YEARS.
ALSO HIS WIFE CATHERINE DONALDSON DIED MAY 25TH 1870 AGED 76 YEARS.

George Lawrie was the son of John Lawrie and Margaret Pratt. He was born 4 June
1801 in Stenton. George Lawrie’s family paid 10s for the mortcloth rental; the normal
hire was 1s.

191 ERECTED by Jane Mary Burton to the Memory of her beloved husband BENJAMIN BURTON who
departed this life at Biel August 27th 1832 aged 38 years. THE ABOVE JANE MARY BURTON
DIED 19TH JULY 1866 AGED 72 YEARS Affliction sore, long time he bore, Physicians were in
vain; Till GOD did please, him to release, And free him from his pain.

192 ERECTED in Memory of, DAVID DOUGHTY Pitcox, who died 12th Feby. 1827, aged 56. Also his
Wife ISABELLA PORTEOUS, who died 14th Feby. 1838, aged 76. And their Daughter ELIZABETH,
who died 4th July 1856 aged 53 years. Also their Son ROBERT DOUGHTY Who died 7th Feby. 1863,
aged 64 years.

David Doughty was a Shepherd. His son Robert Doughty was a Road Labourer. He
was married to Janet Bell and died 8 February 1863. The mortcloth was hired for
Robert Doughty’s child, who died in 1836.

193 ERECTED by CATHERINE JOHNSTON, in MEMORY of her husband WILLIAM TRENCH who
died at Newbarn 25th Septr. 1828 aged 28 years. CATHERINE TRENCH DIED SEPTR. 28TH 1847
AGED 22 YEARS. JANET TRENCH DIED APRIL 18TH 1850 AGED 22 YEARS.

194 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE AND OUR DEAR MOTHER ELLEN PERCY DUFF
FAIRBAIRN DIED 3RD JAN. 1928.

[See No 195].

195 IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE FAIRBAIRN BELOVED HUSBAND OF JANET SIMPSON

WHO DIED AT ROYAL INFIRMARY 28TH APRIL 1914 AGED 56 YEARS ALSO HELEN PERCY
DUFF DAUGHTER • IN • LAW OF ABOVE AND BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES P. FAIRBAIRN
WHO DIED AT PRESSMENNAN 3RD JAN 1928 AGED 41 YEARS ALSO JANET SIMPSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AT WESTMAINS 23RD JAN 1933 AGED 76 YEARS

George Fairbairn, a Farm Servant and Contractor, was the son of James Fairbairn,
Farm Labourer, and Sophia Kennedy Johnston. Janet Simpson was the daughter of
Peter Simpson, Farmer, and Janet Melrose. Helen Percy Duff is shown in No 194.

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196 Here lyes the body of Agnes Dods Tenant in easterheart side • who died the 29th Janry 1774 aged 72
years Also patrick & george dods Sons to Thomas Dods portioner in Stenton •

The Mortcloth Dues entry says ’30 Jan 1774 the best Mortcloth to Agnes Dods out of
the parish -.8s.4p’.

197 SACRED TO THE AFT MORT OF THE REV. DAVID LOGAN WHO FOR TWE --- TY SIX
YEARS WAS MI ---TER OF THIS PARISH I I E DIED 23RD MAY 1849

David Logan was Minister of Stenton from 1823 to 1849. Previously he was Minister
at Innerwick. He was the Minister when the new church was opened in 1829. He was
presented to Dirleton in 1834 but withdrew his acceptance ‘in consequence of a
factious spirit among the parishioners.’ He was the Preses of the Stenton Parish
Library in 1825. An entry in the Mortcloth Dues says: ‘27 May 1849 Mortcloth
charges for the Revd David Logan Minister of Stenton who was buried in Stenton
Churchyard on 28th May 1849’. He married Emilia, daughter of Colin McLaurin, an
Edinburgh advocate.

198 SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF REV. HUGH SKINNER MACKENZIE B.D., PH.D. MINISTER
OF STENTON 1916 - 1948 AND FORMERLY IN SOUTH AFRICA AND MOUSWALD WHO
DIED 28TH FEBRUARY 1960 AND OF HIS WIFE MARY W. W. ROSS WHO DIED 19TH
NOVEMBER 1970 THANKS BE TO GOD WHICH GIVETH US THE VICTORY THROUGH OUR
LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Hugh Mackenzie was the son of James Skinner Mackenzie, Minister of the Church of
Scotland, and Elizabeth Rachel Woodman. Until 1921 he was Assistant and Successor
to the Rev. George Marjoribanks. He was previously at Naauwpoort, South Africa and
Mousewald, Dumfriesshire. He was author of ‘The Churches of Pitcox and Stenton’.
Mary Wyllie Woodman Ross was the daughter of Francis Ross, Church Minister, and
Elizabeth McGillivray. There is a memorial to Dr Mackenzie in the Church
[See No C10].

199 ALSO IN MEMORY OF THE SAID ANDREW PURVES, FARMER WHO DIED AT
PRESSMENNAN ON THE 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1872. IN THE 56TH YEAR OF HIS AGE.
Death is swallowed up in victory. I. cor. I-V— AND OF ANDREW, HIS SON FARMER,
PRESSMENNAN WHO DIED 6TH NOVEMBER 1900 AGED 58 YEARS. ALSO GEORGINA,
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 5TH DEC. 1928 AGED 82 YEARS.

Andrew Purves died 15 November 1872. He was the Farmer at Pressmennan and
married Catherine Amos. He was the son of Andrew Purves, Baker, and Sophia
Craise [See No 98]. Andrew Purves his son died unmarried. He was a member of the
Founding Committee set up to establish Stenton Bowling Club in 1876. [See No 201].

200 IN LOVING MEMOR[Y] OF JESSIE CLAPPERTON DAUGHTER OF JAMES CLAPPERTON

GARVALD MAINS WHO DIED AT ST MARY’S, STENTON. 22ND APRIL 1949, AGED 73
YEARS

Jessie Clapperton died at St Mary’s, Stenton, unmarried. She was the daughter of
James Clapperton and Sophia Purves. She was the sister of Sophia Clapperton [See
No 134] and the granddaughter of Andrew Purves [See No 199].

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201 IN MEMORY OF ANDREW PURVES WHO DIED AT PRESSMENNAN 6 • NOV • 1900
ERECTED BY MEMBERS OF THE STENTON BOWLING CLUB THE BIEL CURLING CLUB
THE ATHLETIC GAMES COMMITTEE AND A FEW OTHER FRIENDS AND OLD
SCHOOLFELLOWS

[See No 199].

202 IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE JEFFREY OF BEESKNOWE WHO DIED 21ST AUGUST
1986 AGED 86 AND HIS WIFE ELIZABETH SPENCE JEFFREY WHO DIED 27TH MAY 1973
AGED 73

George Jeffrey was the Farmer at Beesknowe. He was the son of James Jeffrey,
Farmer, and Sophia Clapperton [See No 134]. Elizabeth Jeffrey was the daughter of
James Turnbull, Farmer, and Jessie Fleming.

203 SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN PATRICK NISBET HAMILTON GRANT OF BIEL BORN
1872 - DIED 1950 SON OF C.T.C. GRANT OF KILGRASTON A FINE SOLDIER, A BELOVED
LAIRD, AND A WISE COUNCILLOR ORA PRO NOBIS

John Patrick Nisbet Hamilton Grant (or ‘Colonel Grant’ as he was known locally)
inherited Biel from Charles T. C. Grant, cousin of Robert Nisbet Hamilton [See No
122]. When he died the estate passed to Admiral Brooke [See No 15].

204 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET GRANT 4TH DAUGHTER OF C.T.C. GRANT. OF

KILGRASTON AND OF HIS WIFE JANET MATILDA DIED AT BIEL, OCT. 25TH 1946.

[See No 203].

205 IN LOVING MEMORY OF BEATRICE GRANT YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF C.T.C. GRANT OF

KILGRASTON AND OF HIS WIFE JANET MATILDA HAY OF DUNS CASTLE BORN MAY 7TH
1866, DIED AT BIEL, OCT. 5TH 1927.

[See No 203].

206 SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THE REVD. THOMAS MARJORIBANKS WHO DIED 6
JANUARY 1868 IN THE FIFTY EIGHTH YEAR OF HIS AGE AND NINETEENTH OF HIS
MINISTRY IN THIS PARISH ALSO KATHERINE LAURIE HIS DAUGHTER WHO DIED 30
MARCH 1858 AGED NINETEEN AND MARY COOK HIS WIFE WHO DIED 22 JULY 1887
AGED SEVENTY EIGHT

Thomas Marjoribanks was the son of Alexander Marjoribanks, a Landed Proprietor,

and Katherine Laurie. He was the Minister at Stenton from 1849 to 1868. Previously
he was Minister at Lochmaben. His Will was registered at Haddington on 2 March
1868. Mary Cook was the daughter of George Cook, Professor of Moral Philosophy
at St Andrews, and Diana Shanks. A window in Stenton Church was inserted in the
Marjoribanks’ memory [See No C4]. There is a brass memorial in the Church to their
grandson Alexander Marjoribanks, 52nd Sikhs (Frontier Force) who died of cholera
at Datta Khel, India on 28 September 1914 [See No C1]. He is also named on the
Stenton War Memorial. He was born at Stenton Manse, the son of George
Marjoribanks, Minister at Stenton from 1868 to 1921, and Elizabeth Leslie. There is a
window in the Church presented in memory of the Rev. George Marjoribanks [See No
C9] and the Church Bell has an inscription dedicated to his wife [See No C11].

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207 IN LOVING MEMORY OF CONSTANCE MARY GRANT THIRD DAUGHTER OF C.T.C.
GRANT OF KILGRASTON. ESQUIRE. AND OF JANET MATILDA HIS WIFE DIED AT BIEL,
NOV. 4TH 1940. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Rev. II. 10. R. I. P.

[See No 203].

208 ERECTED BY PETER R. RICHARDSON IN LOVING MEMORY OF HIS PARENTS GEORGE

RICHARDSON WHO DIED 28TH JUNE 1881, AGED 61 YEARS. ELIZABETH BROWN
RICHARDSON WHO DIED 17TH JUNE 1887, AGED 60 YEARS ALSO HIS BROTHER
WILLIAM BROWN RICHARDSON WHO DIED 4TH OCTR. 1875, AGED 7 YEARS & 4
MONTHS ALSO HIS DAUGHTER MARGARET DICKSON RICHARDSON WHO DIED 22ND
JUNE 1893, AGED 2 YEARS & 11 MONTHS. PETER ROBERT RICHARDSON DIED 17TH JULY
1894, AGED 28 YEARS - 10 MONTHS.

George Richardson was a Farmer at Yarrow Farm. He was the son of Peter
Richardson, Tailor and Clothier in Stenton Village, and Elizabeth Blythe. Elizabeth
Brown was the daughter of William Brown, Grocer, and Janet Burton. Peter
Richardson, died 1894, was a Merchant in Fife, married to Margaret Dickson Lawrie.

209 South Face

IN MEMORY OF JANE DAUGHTER OF JOHN MACPHERSON WHO DIED AT MALVERN
CANADA WEST OCT. 15TH 1863 AGED 24 ALSO OF HIS SONS JOHN WHO DIED IN
EDINBURGH SEPTEMBER 5TH 1879 AGED 54 GEORGE WHO DIED AT CHRISTCHURCH
NEW ZEALAND AUGUST 31ST 1880 AGED 53. JAMES. WHO DIED IN LONDON MARCH
19TH 1869. AGED 41. PETER WHO DIED AT CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND JAN 7TH 1900
AGED 68 YEARS ALSO HIS DAUGHTERS MARGARET, WIFE OF WALTER MUIR. DIED AT
CRIEFF 16TH JANY 1906, AGED 76. ANNE MACPHERSON. WHO DIED AT PERTH 1ST SEPTR
1917, AGED 76 AND IS HERE INTERRED.

209 North Face

IN MEMORY OF JOHN MACPHERSON WHO DIED AT STENTON MARCH 1ST 1861 AGED 67
YEARS AND JANET ANDERSON HIS WIFE WHO DIED DECR. 28TH 1864 AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO ISABELLA STEWART THEIR DAUGHTER IN LAW WHO DIED APRIL 13TH 1866 ALSO
OF THEIR GRANDCHILDREN GEORGE, JANE, AND JANE WHO DIED IN GLASGOW WHEN
YOUNG ALSO CAMPBELL MACPHERSON SON OF THE ABOVE JOHN MACPHERSON AND
JANET ANDERSON WHO DIED AT EDINBURGH NOV. 4TH 1895 AGED [6]1 YEARS. AND
JANE PORTER HIS WIFE WHO DIED AT ESKBANK DEC. 4TH 188[5] AGED 48 YEARS. THEIR
DAUGHTER ELISANNE WHO DIED AT BEAUFORT WEST CAPE COLONY 13TH MAY 1901
AGED 19 YEARS

John MacPherson, a Joiner in Stenton Village, was the son of John MacPherson, Flax
Dresser/Builder, and Janet Campbell. He died on 1 March 1861. Campbell
MacPherson was a Distillery Manager, the son of John MacPherson, Joiner, and
Janet Anderson. Jane Porter was his second wife. Margaret MacPherson married
Walter Muir, Ironmonger. She died 17 January 1906.

210 ERECTED BY JAMES HOPE ROBERTSON. FARMER BIEL GRANGE IN MEMORY OF

THOMAS ROBERTSON HIS FOURTH SON WHO DIED JANUARY 27TH 1867. AGED 10
MONTHS ALSO THOMAS ROBERTSON HIS SIXTH SON WHO DIED DECEMBER 27[TH]
1869. AGED 9 MONTHS. ALSO ROSINA, ELDEST DAUGHTER. WHO DIED [9TH] JUNE 1878
AGED 6 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS

The Robertson family emigrated to New Zealand and thence to Australia.

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211 IN MEMORY OF JOHN DODS FARMER MEIKLERIG DIED 1ST MARCH 1863, AGED 63 ALSO
MARY SMITH HIS WIFE, DIED 4TH FEBRUARY 1868, AGED 66

James Dods was the son of Alexander Dods, Gardener, and Jane Calvert. Mary Smith
was the daughter of George Smith, Mason, and Mary McCrae. They both died at
Meiklerig Farm.

212 10 rows, mostly indecipherable --- WILLIAM CROUMBIE MERCHANT STENTON DIED THE
FIRST DAY OF JANUARY 1725 AGED 67 YEARS. HELLEN KELLY HIS SPOUSE, DIED 23RD
JANUARY 1743. WILLIAM CROUMBIE THEIR SON, MERCHANT IN STENTON DIED 6TH
MAY 1747. AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS. MARGARET NICHOLSON HIS SPOUSE, DIED 6TH
MARCH 1748. RESTORED BY THEIR DESCENDANTS 1899

The Croumbie/Crombies were a prominent family in Stenton throughout the 18th

Century. The Session Records show: ‘19 August 1694 Given to the poor be William
Crombie and Helen Kellie att their Marriage 12s’. A Mortcloth Dues entry says:
‘Jan 3 1725 For the great bell and best cloth to William Crombie £3. 6s’.

213 ERECTED BY JAMES LYLE IN MEMORY OF HIS FATHER JAMES LYLE WHO DIED 13TH
DEC, 1878 IN HIS 71ST YEAR. ALSO HIS MOTHER AGNES ROBERTSON WHO DIED 6TH
DEC 1891, IN HER 73RD YEAR. ALSO HIS WIFE ELIZABETH DALE WHO DIED 4TH FEBY.
1898. ALSO HIS SISTER MINNIE ROBERTSON WIFE OF DONALD GRANT CUMMING WHO
DIED 26TH DEC 1907. ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES LYLE WHO DIED 30TH JANY 1916, IN HIS
77TH YEAR JESSIE ANNA LYLE WHO DIED 14TH MARCH 1939. AFTER LIFE’S FITFUL
DREAM THEY SLEEP

James Lyle, Farmer, died 1878, was the son of James Lyle, also a Farmer. Agnes
Robertson was the daughter of James Robertson, farmer, and Christian Hope. James
Lyle, died 1916, was a Wine Merchant in Edinburgh. He presented the wooden screen
in Stenton Church in memory of his mother and a stained glass window in memory of
his wife [See Nos C5 and C6]. Elizabeth Dale was the daughter of John Dale and
Barbara Brokie. Donald Grant Cumming was a Bank Agent. Jessie Lyle died
unmarried

214 SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ARCHIBALD SEYMOUR YOUNGEST AND DEARLY LOVED
SON OF THOMAS AND MARGARET H BUCHAN SYDSERFF OF RUCHLAW BORN 11TH
MAY 1865, DIED 1ST JANUARY 1879. “OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”

[See No 216].

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215 SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN BUCHAN SYDSERFF YOUNGER OF RUCHLAW WHO
DIED 22ND MARCH 1901 AGED 52. ALSO ARCHIBALD THOMAS HIS SON WHO DIED DEC.
1899 AGED SIX MONTHS. ALSO CHARLOTTE ANNE HIS WIFE WHO DIED 1ST MARCH
1947 AGED 90. ALSO ROSETTA MARGARET HIS DAUGHTER WHO DIED 24TH MAY 1954
AGED 59. ALSO NORAH KATHLEEN HIS DAUGHTER WHO DIED 21ST DECEMBER 1984
AGED 87 WIDOW OF NUGENT GLOUGHER ALSO MARJORIE BUCHAN SYDSERFF WHO
DIED 23RD JULY 1992 AGED 87

John Buchan Sydserff was the eldest son of Thomas Buchan Sydserff and Margaret
Mowbray [See No 216]. He was a Bank Agent, married to Charlotte Ann Butler-Scott,
the daughter of James Scott and Elizabeth Massey. He died before his father.
Charlotte donated a stained glass window to the Church in his memory [See No C7]
and her daughters presented a stained glass window to the Church in her memory
[See No C8]. Ruchlaw Estate eventually passed to their eldest daughter Rosetta
Margaret.

216 IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS BUCHAN SYDSERFF OF RUCHLAW BORN 26TH JAN.
1822, DIED 25TH JAN. 1905. MARGARET HIGGINS MOWBRAY HIS WIFE BORN 9TH SEP.
1826, DIED 18TH NOV. 1906. ELEANOR THIRD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE BORN 12TH
SEP. 1854, DIED 29TH NOV. 1919. “FOR EVER WITH THE LORD.”

Thomas Buchan Sydserff was the Laird of Ruchlaw Estate. He was the son of John
Buchan Sydserff and Margaret Olivier. Margaret Mowbray was the daughter of John
Mowbray, Writer to the Signet, and Patricia Hodge. [See No 215].

217 Remembering THOMAS & EDITH BUCHAN-SYDSERFF “Virtute Promoveo”

218

219 IN LOVING MEMORY OF DAVID WYLLIE BELOVED HUSBAND OF LAURA KELLY LATE
OF WHEATLANDS, KIRKLISTON DIED AT JOPPA 3RD MARCH 1953, AGED 89 YEARS. THE
ABOVE LAURA KELLY DIED 22ND FEB. 1977 AGED 97 YEARS

David Wyllie farmed at Ruchlaw Mains Farm, having moved from Wheatlands Farm,
West Lothian. He was the son of David Wyllie, Farmer, and Janet Dick. His son David
Wyllie followed as the Farmer of Ruchlaw Mains [See No 296]. Laura Kelly was the
daughter of William Kelly, Ship’s Chief Engineer, and Cecilia Lamb.

220 In Loving Memory of WILLIAM MURRAY BELOVED HUSBAND OF JANET ARCHIBALD

WHO DIED AT STENTON 12TH APRIL 1936, AGED 84. ALSO HIS WIFE JANET ARCHIBALD
WHO DIED 26TH JUNE 1938, AGED 86. AND THEIR SON JAMES WHO DIED 28TH JUNE
1914, AGED 33 INTERRED IN ATHELSTANEFORD. ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER ELIZABETH
NICOL WHO DIED AT WINCHESTER 28TH MAY 1947, AGED 63.

William Murray was a Farm Servant who died at Kirkside Cottage, Stenton. His
parents were Robert Murray, Farm Servant, and Elizabeth Nicol. Janet Archibald was
the daughter of John Archibald, Farm Servant, and Helen Howden. James Murray
was a Cattleman.

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221 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANET BATHGATE WIFE OF THOMAS GOODALL WHO DIED
12TH JULY 1938 AGED 72.

Thomas Goodall was a Forester. Janet Goodall was the daughter of William
Bathgate, Hind, and Janet Robertson.

222 IN LOVING MEMORY OF PETER CRAIG BAIN DIED 22ND JANUARY 1979 AGED 61 YEARS
BELOVED HUSBAND OF BETSY LOGAN HOULISTON DIED 12TH AUGUST 1994 AGED 75
YEARS

Peter Bain was the Farm Grieve at Bielgrange Farm for many years. He was the son
of David Bain and Isabella Craig. Betsy Houliston was the daughter of George
Houliston, Ploughman, and Agnes Cowe [See Nos 265, 269].

223 ERECTED BY JOHN DAVIDSON IN LOVING MEMORY OF HIS WIFE AGNES SIVES WHO
DIED AT BIEL, 1ST JULY 1939 AGED 60 YEARS. THE ABOVE JOHN DAVIDSON WHO DIED
26TH JANUARY 1963 AGED 86 YEARS. ALSO THEIR BELOVED SON THOMAS DAVIDSON
WHO DIED 10TH JULY 1973 AGED 67 YEARS. ALSO HIS WIFE ELIZABETH ALLAN WHO
DIED 27TH DECEMBER 1984 AGED 83 YEARS.

John Davidson was variously a Coal Miner, Chauffeur and Gardener. He lived at
Biel. He was the son of Charles Davidson, Coal Miner, and Jane Hutchison. Agnes
Sives was the daughter of Thomas Sives, Ploughman, and Catherine Steel. Thomas
Davidson was a Telephonist. Elizabeth Allan’s father was James Allan, Saddler, and
her mother Henrietta Davidson.

224 ALSO CATHERINE DAVIDSON WHO DIED 6TH MARCH 1991 AGED 82 YEARS BELOVED
WIFE OF JAMES YOUNG WHO DIED 8TH DEC. 1998 AGED 86 YEARS

Catherine Davidson was the daughter of John Davidson and Agnes Sives
[See No 223].

225 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE GRAY WIFE OF ROBERT ANDERSON DIED 26TH
DECEMBER 1940 AGED 49 YEARS THE ABOVE ROBERT ANDERSON DIED 12TH MARCH
1944 AGED 51 YEARS.

Robert Anderson was a Quarryman, the son of William Anderson, Carter, and Mary
Hill. Annie Gray was the daughter of Alexander Gray, Roadman, and Isabella
Anderson. She died at Kirkside Cottage, Stenton.

226 IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS WATT BELOVED HUSBAND OF HELEN M BROWN

DIED 23RD DEC. 1942, AGED 73 YEARS. ALSO THEIR SON WILLIAM DIED 21ST JULY 1948,
AGED 47 YEARS. AND OF THE ABOVE HELEN M. BROWN DIED 11TH AUGUST 1950 AGED
81 YEARS.

Thomas Watt was a Blacksmith in Stenton, the son of Andrew Watt, Gamekeeper, and
Mary Turnbull. Helen Miller Brown was the daughter of Thomas Brown, Blacksmith,
and Elizabeth Simpson. William Watt was also a Blacksmith in Stenton and died
unmarried.

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227 IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF IAN DEARLY BELOVED SON OF JAMES & MARY BELL
WHO DIED 27TH APRIL 1943 AGED 6 YEARS.

Ian Bell was the son of James Bell, Baker, and Mary Bain.

228 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN BELL BAKER, STENTON. BELOVED HUSBAND OF

CATHERINE BROWN WHO DIED 16TH JUNE 1943 IN HIS 67TH YEAR. ALSO THE ABOVE
CATHERINE BROWN WHO DIED 26TH NOV 1956 IN HER 80TH YEAR.

John Bell was a Baker, the son of James Bell, Tailor, and Mary Bennett [See No 320].
Catherine Brown was the daughter of Robert Brown, Flax Dresser, and Janet Herd.

229 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANET G. BROWNHILL BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN BAIN DIED
17TH AUGUST 1952 AGED 84 YEARS. ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN BAIN DIED 23RD JUNE 1955
AGED 85 YEARS.

John Bain was the son of Thomas Bain, Ploughman, and Janet Crooks. He was a
Chauffeur/Gardener.

230 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND JOHN BROWNHILL WHO DIED 16TH JUNE
1946. ALSO MARGARET PURVES WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 27TH AUG. 1948 ALSO
THEIR DAUGHTER ELIZABETH GILLIES WHO DIED 22ND AUG 1957 AND THEIR
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER DAVINA BARBARA WHO DIED 22ND MARCH 1973

John Brownhill was a Farm Worker who died at Ruchlaw Mains. His father was
David Brownhill, Shepherd, and his mother was Elizabeth Gillies. Margaret Purves
was the daughter of William Purves, Shepherd, and Margaret Young. Elizabeth
Brownhill, Agricultural Worker, and Davina Brownhill, Housekeeper, were both
unmarried and lived at Meiklerig Farm.

231 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT BELL WHO DIED AT LITTLE SPOTT 20TH MARCH 1942
AGED 75 YEARS ALSO OF CHRISTINA WILSON BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO
DIED 9TH AUGUST 1943 AGED 74 YEARS

Robert Bell was a Farm Servant and the son of Alexander Bell, Blacksmith, and
Agnes Trotter. Christina Wilson was the daughter of Robert Wilson, Farm Servant,
and Janet Younger.

232 VIOLET DAVIDSON DIED 1943 AGED 3.

Violet Davidson was the daughter of George Davidson and Agnes Telfer
[See No 266].

233 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN WILSON HUSBAND OF MARY GRIERSON WHO DIED 6TH
MAY 1944 AGED 41 YEARS. ALSO THE ABOVE MARY GRIERSON NEE BUGLASS DIED
27TH APRIL 1993 AGED 87 YEARS.

John Wilson was a Cattleman at Pressmennan Farm. He was the son of Thomas
Wilson, Cattleman, and Elizabeth Punton. Mary Grierson was the daughter of James
Grierson, Ploughman, and Euphemia Porteous. Her second husband was James
Buglass [See No 318].

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234 IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS GILLIES DIED 17TH JUNE 1946, AT BIEL BELOVED
HUSBAND OF ANNIE MORRISON ALSO OF THE ABOVE ANNIE MORRISON WHO DIED AT
BIEL 21ST MARCH 1948

Thomas Gillies was an Estate Gardener living at Biel Hill. He was the son of John
Gillies, Market Gardener, and Georgina Wilson. He was ordained as an Elder of the
Kirk in 1922. Annie Morrison was the daughter of Hugh Morrison, Mason, and Annie
Cameron.

235 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANET E. SMITH WHO DIED 10TH APRIL 1944 AND HER
HUSBAND DAVID K. SMITH WHO DIED 18TH MARCH 1967

David Smith was a Gamekeeper living at Woodend. His parents were Peter Smith,
Gamekeeper, and Jane Laing. His wife Janet was the daughter of Robert Wardrop,
Goods Guard, and Ann Miller. Annie Smith, daughter of David and Janet Smith, lived
at Woodend for many years and died 31 March 2006.

236 B

237 SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF CATHERINE FALCONER ROSS WHO DIED AT STENTON
28TH AUGUST 1938.

Catherine Ross was a Nurse who died unmarried. Her parents were George Ross,
Joiner, and Catherine Falconer.

238 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALEXANDER BRODIE WHO DIED AT SUNNYSIDE 17TH MARCH
1945 AGED 71 YEARS. ALSO HIS WIFE HELEN DODDS WHO DIED AT SUNNYSIDE 9TH
APRIL 1954 AGED 78 YEARS. ALEXANDER BRODIE ROYAL SCOTS GRANDSON OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED IN BELGIUM 28TH JAN. 1946 AGED 19 YEARS INTERRED IN
BRUSSELS.

Alexander Brodie was a Farm Orraman and the son of John Brodie, Ploughman, and
Margaret Porteous. Alexander Brodie, died 1946, was a Private in the Royal Scots.
His memorial is in the Brussels Town Cemetery.

239 IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM DICKSON WHO DIED AT PITCOX 4TH MAY 1938 IN HIS
68TH YEAR. ALSO HIS WIFE AGNES SPIDEN WHO DIED AT PITCOX 7TH APRIL 1946 IN
HER 75TH YEAR. ERECTED BY HIS WIFE & FAMILY

William Dickson, the son of John Dickson, House Painter, and Jane Logan, was a
Ploughman at Pitcox Farm. Agnes Spiden was the daughter of George Spiden,
Blacksmith, and Margaret Jenkinson.

240 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND JAMES WAUGH WHO DIED AT BIEL MILL
LODGE 18TH JULY 1935, AGED 75. ALSO HIS ONLY SON DAVID WHO FELL IN ACTION
13TH SEP. 1916, AGED 22. ALSO HIS WIFE JANE TAYLOR WAUGH WHO DIED 18TH JULY
1940, AGED 70.

James Waugh was a Labourer/Forester living at Biel Mill. He was the son of Andrew
Waugh, Labourer, and Jane Currie. Jane Waugh was the daughter of David Taylor,
Ploughman, and Jessie Miller.

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241 IN LOVING MEMORY OF DAVID BISSET BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARGARET DICKSON
WHO DIED 28TH JAN. 1951 AGED 55 YEARS. ALSO THE ABOVE MARGARET DICKSON
WHO DIED 16TH JAN 1966 AGED 71 YEARS.

David Bisset was the Farm Steward at Pressmennan Farm. He was the son of
Alexander Bisset, Farm Steward, and Mary Calder. Margaret Dickson was the
daughter of William Dickson, Ploughman, and Agnes Spiden [See Nos 239, 252,
and 255].

242 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE RUNCIMAN BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM GRIEVE,

PITCOX DIED 24TH MAY 1945 IN HER 58TH YEAR. ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM GRIEVE
DIED 3RD MARCH 1961 IN HIS 83RD YEAR.

William Grieve was a Farm Worker, the son of Robert Grieve and Alison Logan.
Annie Runciman was the daughter of Alexander Runciman, Farm Worker, and Mary
Golightly.

243 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET YOUNG DIED 13 MAY 1946 AGED 21 YEARS

Margaret Young was a Domestic Servant living at Deuchrie. She was the daughter of
Thomas Young, Farm Grieve, and Margaret Gray [See No 309].

244 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARION EDMOND COWE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS

FAIRBAIRN WHO DIED AT STENTON 10TH MARCH 1946 ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS
FAIRBAIRN WHO DIED AT OLDHAMSTOCKS 7TH JULY 1953

Thomas Fairbairn, a Farm Servant, was the son of John Fairbairn, Woodman, and
Jemima French. Marion Cowe was the daughter of William Cowe, Ploughman, and
Isabella Edmond [See No 311].

245 IN MEMORY OF RICHARD DODDS DIED 11TH SEPT. 1947 ALSO HIS WIFE JANE S. WILSON
DIED 8TH JULY 1988

Richard Dodds, Threshing Mill Attendant/Sawmill Fireman, died at Pitcox Lodge. He

was the son of Peter Dodds, Ploughman, and Catherine McLeod. Jane Suttie Wilson
was the daughter of James Wilson, Coal Carter, and Mary Blair.

246

247 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JEMIMA YOUNG DIED 24 SEPT. 1951 AGED 20 YEARS

Jemima Young was a Domestic Servant from Deuchrie who died unmarried. Her
parents were Thomas Young and Margaret Gray [See No 309].

248 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ISABELLA R. BORTHWICK WIFE OF ANDREW FOGGO WHO

DIED IN THE ROYAL INFIRMARY 27TH OCTOBER 1947 AGED 62 YEARS. ALSO THE
ABOVE ANDREW FOGGO WHO DIED 26TH JAN. 1955 AGED 76 YEARS.

Andrew Foggo, a Sub Postmaster, was the son of George Foggo, Ploughman, and
Margaret Borthwick. Isabella Rutherford Borthwick was the daughter of William
Borthwick, Flour Miller, and Isabella Dunn.

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249 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT BROADWOOD DIED 4TH DECEMBER 1951, AGED 89
LATE 6TH INNISKILLING DRAGOONS AND 3RD SCOTTISH HORSE BELOVED HUSBAND
OF AGNES MERCER MURRAY WHO DIED 24TH AUGUST 1958 IN HER 79TH YEAR DEARLY
BELOVED PARENTS OF MOLLY WEIR & BEATHA WESTWATER.

Robert Broadwood ran a Saddler and Shoe Repairs and Sales Business from
Woodray, Stenton for many years. His parents were Robert Broadwood, Ploughman,
and Jane Dalgleish. He was ordained as an Elder of the Kirk in 1922. Agnes Murray
was the daughter of William Murray, Baker, and Mary Ross. Molly Weir was Mary
Broadwood [See No 263].

250 IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE P. COLLIN DIED 15TH JAN. 1976 AGED 67 YEARS
BELOVED HUSBAND OF ISABELLA R. THOMSON DIED 3RD JULY 1980 AGED 67 YEARS

George Paterson Collin was a Transport Manager, the son of Thomas Collin and
Nellie Johnstone. Isabella Robertson Thomson was the daughter of Alexander
Thomson, Gardener, and Isabella Dickson.

251 IN LOVING MEMORY OF DAVID ALEXANDER RAMSAY BORN 20 • 11 • 44 DIED 22 • 07 • 03

AGED 58

David Ramsay was the son of Alexander Ramsay, Coal Miner, and Janet
McIlquharan. His second wife Evelyn Collin was the daughter of George Collin and
Isabella Thomson [See No 250].

252 IN LOVING MEMORY OF AGNES (NESSIE) BISSET DIED 10TH OCT. 1980 AGED 53 YRS.
BELOVED WIFE OF ALEXANDER COLLIN DAVID COLLIN GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCTOBER 1988

Alexander Collin was a Farm Worker. Nessie Bisset was the daughter of David Bisset,
Farm Steward, and Margaret Dickson [See No 241].

253 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALLAN WATT WHO DIED 31ST JULY 2002 BELOVED SON OF
CATHERINE WATT WHO DIED 28th NOV. 2005 TOGETHER AGAIN

Allan Watt was the son of Catherine Watt. For many years he was a Roadman around
Stenton.

254 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANET GLASGOW DIED 16th MAY 2003 DEAR WIFE OF ADAM
BATHGATE

Adam Bathgate was a Shepherd at various farms in the area including Deuchrie,
Ruchlaw Mains and Meiklerig. He died 13 March 2006 [See No 274].

255 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES COWE BELOVED HUSBAND OF CATHERINE DICKSON

DIED AT PITCOX 6TH SEPT. 1955, AGED 48. ALSO THE ABOVE CATHERINE DICKSON WHO
DIED 8TH FEB. 1970 AGED 67 YEARS

James Cowe was a Tractorman, the son of John Cowe, Ploughman, and Janet
Pearson. Catherine Dickson was the daughter of William Dickson, Ploughman, and
Agnes Spiden [See Nos 241 and 252].

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256 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND JAMES RITCHIE WHO DIED AT
YARROW 24TH JULY 1958 AGED 52 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH RITCHIE BELOVED WIFE
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 25TH DEC. 1998 AGED 91 YEARS

James Ritchie was a Farm Worker, the son of Thomas Ritchie, Fisherman, and Diana
Haddon. His wife Elizabeth Brodie was the daughter of Alexander Brodie,
Ploughman, and Ellen Dodds.

257 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MAISIE McLANACHAN BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS DOBSON

RUCHLAW WEST MAINS WHO DIED 15TH DEC. 1960 AGED 48 YEARS.

Maisie McLanachan was the daughter of Gordon McLanachan, farmer, and Jean
McInnes. Thomas Dobson, her second husband, was a Contractor and Farmer.

258 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN BUCHAN BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM COLLIN
DIED 24TH AUGUST 1961 AGED 68 YEARS. ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM COLLIN DIED
13TH JUNE 1972 AGED 72 YEARS

William Collin was a Farm Worker, the son of Alexander Collin, Fisherman, and
Christina Kerr. Mary Buchan was the daughter of William Buchan, Shale Miner, and
Clementine Pow.

259 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ISABELLA Y. WEBSTER BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES H.

DENHOLM WHO DIED AT STENTON ON 26TH DECEMBER 1961 AGED 66 YEARS. ALSO
THE ABOVE JAMES H. DENHOLM WHO DIED 21ST NOV. 1971 AGED 74 YEARS.

James Hogg Denholm was a Road Surfaceman in Stenton, the son of John Denholm,
Dry Stone Dyker, and Mary Hogg. Isabella Webster, Domestic Servant, was the
daughter of Archibald Webster, Dyke Builder and Rabbit Catcher, and Marion
Aitchison.

260 IN LOVING MEMORY OF TELFER KING WHO DIED 20TH APRIL 1967 AGED 48 YEARS
BELOVED HUSBAND OF EUPHEMIA WILSON WHO DIED 24TH JULY 2004 AGED 74 YEARS

Euphemia Wilson was the daughter of John Wilson, Ploughman, and Mary Grierson
[See No 233]. Telfer King was the son of John King, Farm Worker, and Ethel
Stenhouse.

261 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANE DICKSON BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN BRODIE DIED 21ST
JANUARY 1970 AGED 73 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN BRODIE DIED 27TH JUNE 1978
AGED 81 YEARS

John Brodie was a Farm Worker, the son of Alexander Brodie, Ploughman, and Ellen
Dodds (sister of Elizabeth [See No 256]).

262 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANE HAIG BRODIE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM DICKSON
DIED AT TYNEFIELD 18TH NOVEMBER 1965 AGED 66 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM
DICKSON DIED 28TH NOVEMBER 1972 IN HIS 73RD YEAR

William Dickson was a Farm Worker, the son of William Dickson and Agnes Spiden
[See Nos 241, 242, 255]. Jane Brodie was the daughter of Alexander Brodie,
Orraman, and Ellen Dodds [See Nos 256, 261].

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263 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY JANE ROSS BROADWOOD BORN 6TH FEBRUARY 1904
DIED 9TH JANUARY 1979 BELOVED WIFE OF ARCHIBALD WEIR FARMER
PRESSMENNAN BORN 6TH MAY 1897 DIED 5TH NOVEMBER 1983

Archibald Weir was the son of John Weir, Farmer, and Elizabeth Craig. Mary
Broadwood was the daughter of Robert Broadwood and Agnes Murray [See No 249].

264 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN ALEXANDER TAIT FARMER BORN 7TH JULY 1934 DIED
14TH FEBRUARY 1967 BELOVED HUSBAND OF SHEENA WEIR

John Tait was the son-in-law of Archibald Weir [See No 263] and the son of
Alexander Tait, Farmer, and Mary Middlemass.

265 IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS BAIN DIED 24TH SEPT. 1977 AGED 63 YRS. DEARLY
BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARGARET C. HOULISTON WHO DIED 20TH JUNE 1987 AGED
73 YRS.

Thomas Bain was the Grieve at Pitcox Farm. He was the son of David Bain,
Ploughman, and Isabella Craig. Margaret Houliston was the daughter of George
Houliston, Farm Servant, and Agnes Cowe [See Nos 222, 269].

266 IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR PARENTS GEORGE DAVIDSON DIED 6.1.67 AGED 63
and AGNES TELFER DIED 1.2.93 AGED 87 R. I. P.

George Davidson was the son of Peter Davidson, Farm Servant, and Jane Winton.
Agnes Telfer was the daughter of Robert Telfer, Flour Miller, and Mary Rae
[See No 232].

267 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT WOOD PRESSMENNAN WHO PASSED AWAY ON 13TH
JULY 1966 AGED 75 YEARS ERECTED BY HIS SISTER & BROTHER-IN-LAW CHRISTINA &
WILLIAM COOK

Robert Wood was a Farm Servant, the son of John Wood, Road Surfaceman, and
Marion Anderson.

268 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANET MYLES DIED 15TH JUNE 1966 AGED 78 YEARS ALSO HER
SISTER AGNES P. MYLES DIED 26TH SEPTEMBER 1983 AGED 92 YE[A]RS

Janet and Agnes Myles were the daughters of William Myles, Carter, and Janet
Fairbairn. They both died unmarried. Janet was a Housekeeper.

269 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ISABELLA COMBE CRAIG BELOVED WIFE OF DAVID BAIN
DIED AT STONEYPATH ON 13TH MARCH 1963 AGED 74 YEARS. ALSO THE ABOVE DAVID
CRAIK BAIN WHO DIED 29TH JULY 1968 AGED 76 YEARS.

David Crooks Bain was a Ploughman, the son of David Bain, Ploughman, and
Isabella Craig. Her parents were Peter Craig, Labourer, and Margaret Combe
[See Nos 222, 265].

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270 ARTHUR WOODMAN BLAIR WRITER TO THE SIGNET CLINT HOUSE, STENTON 13.9.1901 -
15.4.1985 AND HIS WIFE EUPHANE MARY RICHARDSON 26.4.1904 - 3.6.1996

Arthur Blair was an Edinburgh Lawyer who handled legal affairs for the
Whittingehame Estate, from which he bought Clint House. His father was Alexander
Blair, Writer to the Signet, and his mother was Eleanor Dickson. Euphane Richardson
was the daughter of Alexander Richardson, Writer to the Signet, and Allison
Cunningham.

271 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JEAN MURRAY DUNNETT SWANSON DIED 28th NOVEMBER
2002 AGED 75 YEARS BELOVED WIFE OF ROBERT GEORGE FOSTER

Jean Swanson, a Tourist Officer, was the daughter of John Swanson, Ship’s Chief
Engineer, and Jane Dunnet, Seamstress.

272 IN FOND MEMORY OF JAMES WALKER DICKSON OF MAIDENDEW, DUNBAR DIED 9TH
NOVEMBER 1995 AGED 83 YEARS BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELEANOR ELSIE HOWARD
DIED 2nd APRIL 2004 IN HER 90TH YEAR Under the wide and starry sky, dig the grave and let me
lie. Glad did I live and gladly die, and I laid me down with a will.

James Dickson was a Customs and Excise Officer. He was the son of Robert Dickson,
Police Sergeant, and Maggie Walker. Eleanor Howard was a Nursing Sister, the
daughter of Thomas Howard, Farmer, and Sarah Lewis.

273 IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL RYAN DIED 17TH MAY 1976 R · I · P

Michael Ryan was a Customs and Excise Officer who lived at Wayside, Stenton. His
parents were Denis Ryan, Insurance Agent, and Mary Beattie.

274 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY TELFORD BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN BATHGATE DIED ON
28TH JULY 1974 AGED 77 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN BATHGATE DIED ON 28TH DEC
1986 AGED 88 YEARS ALSO JAMES THEIR SON DIED ON 24TH JUNE 1945 AGED 22 YEARS

John Bathgate was a Farm Worker, the son of Adam Bathgate, Shepherd, and Maria
Hall. Mary Telford was the daughter of William Telford, Ploughman/Tractor Driver,
and Marion Miller. James Bathgate died unmarried at Ruchlaw Mains. He was the
brother of Adam Bathgate [See No 254].

275 WTC WTC

276 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALICE RAMAGE WHO DIED 7TH JULY 1972 AGED 71 YEARS
BELOVED WIFE OF HARRY GUY SMITH WHO DIED 13TH SEPT 1978 AGED 84 YEARS

Harry Smith was a School Janitor who lived at 1 Roodwell Cottages. He was the son
of Harry Smith and Alice Piggett. Alice Ramage was the daughter of Alexander
Ramage, Ploughman, and Maggie Johnston [See No 327].

277 ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS CHRISTIAN GORDON RANKEN WHO DIED 3rd MAY 2002
AGED 82 DEVOTED MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER AND WIFE OF ALASTAIR NORMAN
RANKEN WHO DIED 12th APRIL 1992 AGED 74

Alastair Ranken was a Chartered Mechanical Engineer.

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278 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET NESS BELOVED WIFE OF ARCHIBALD C.
ANDERSON WHO DIED 14TH FEBRUARY 1974 AGED 76 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE
ARCHIBALD C. ANDERSON WHO DIED 6TH JUNE 1974 AGED 75 YEARS

Archibald Anderson lived at Craig-Roy, Stenton. He was a Shepherd at Pitcox and the
son of Peter Anderson, Farm Servant, and Isabella Calder. Margaret Ness was the
daughter of William Ness, Ploughman, and Margaret Black [See No 104].

279 IN LOVING MEMORY OF RENA ANDERSON BELOVED WIFE OF ALEXANDER A.

VALENTINE DIED 26TH AUGUST 1971 AGED 43 YEARS

Rena Anderson was the daughter of Archibald Anderson and Margaret Ness
[See No 278].

280 IN LOVING MEMORY OF AGNES MILLER BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN TROTTER DIED AT
PITCOX 31ST JULY 1971, AGED 64 ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN TROTTER DIED 8TH JULY 1992,
AGED 90

John Trotter, a Farm Labourer at Pitcox, was the son of Robert Trotter, Ploughman,
and Elizabeth Falconer. Agnes Miller was the daughter of Hugh Miller, Ploughman,
and Mary Bennett [See No 331].

281 IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR DAUGHTER MARILYN BROTHERSTON DIED 30TH
SEPTEMBER 1970 AGED 16 YEARS SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS

Marilyn Brotherston was a Bank Clerkess and the daughter of John Brotherston,
Tractor Driver, and Isabella Low.

282 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ISABELLA RAE LUNAM, WHO DIED 10TH OCT. 1969 BELOVED
WIFE OF DAVID FISHER WHO DIED 23RD JUNE 1972

David Fisher was a Railway Surfaceman, the son of Thomas Fisher, Farm Servant,
and Margaret Denholm. Isabella Lunam was the daughter of Thomas Lunam, Farm
Servant, and Mary Telfer.

283 DORIS MARY LADY HUNTER, DEARLY LOVED WIFE AND MOTHER BORN 13TH
OCTOBER 1913 DIED 7TH JULY 1988.

Doris Simpson was the first wife of Lord Hunter. They lived at Little Ruchlaw. Lord
Hunter was a Law Lord who died 21 March 2006.

284 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES BLACK DIED 23RD FEB. 1978 AGED 70 YRS. DEARLY
LOVED HUSBAND OF AGNES S. DICKSON DIED 25TH OCT. 1992 AGED 82 YRS

James Black, a Farm Worker, was the son of Peter Black, Farm Servant, and
Christina Hepburn. Agnes Dickson was the daughter of William Dickson and Agnes
Spiden [See Nos 239, 241, 255, 262].

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285 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOYCE BADENOCH OF NEWBARN DIED 24TH AUGUST 1967
AND OF HER HUSBAND ALFRED BADENOCH TD MB ChB DIED 27TH JANUARY 1989 FOR
MANY YEARS GENERAL PRACTITIONER IN EAST LOTHIAN

Alfred Badenoch was a Medical Practitioner in East Linton for many years. During
the Second World War he served in the RAMC. He was an Elder of Stenton Kirk. His
parents were Alexander Badenoch, Minister of the Church of Scotland, and Emma
Walker. His first wife, Joyce Davidson, was the daughter of Percival Davidson,
Merchant. [See also No 308].

286 IN CHERISHED MEMORY OF WILLIAM TELFORD STENTON, DUNBAR WHO DIED 2ND
MAY 1967 AGED 68 YEARS DEAR HUSBAND OF ELIZABETH BELL WHO DIED 29TH JULY
1994 AGED 89 YEARS DEARLY LOVED

William Telford was an Insurance Agent who lived at 3 Roodwell Cottages. His
parents were William Telford, Ploughman, and Maria Miller. He was an Elder of the
Kirk and very active in the village, as was his wife. Elizabeth Bell was the daughter of
George Bell, Mason, and Elizabeth Veitch.

287 IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES T. SPENCE WHO DIED 7TH JAN. 1965 IN HIS 88TH
YEAR BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARY G. BLACK WHO DIED 24TH FEB. 1969 IN HER 93RD
YEAR.

Charles Thomas Spence was a Farmer at Tynefield, Dunbar. He was a famous potato
breeder and among his successes were the longstanding varieties Sharpes Express,
Dunbar Standard and Dunbar Rover. He was the son of Charles Spence, a well known
photographer in Dunbar, and Margaret Goudie. Mary Gray Black was the daughter
of George Black, Grocer, and Elizabeth Shanks.

288 IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM McKNIGHT DIED 25TH NOV. 1959. AND HIS WIFE JANE
ISABELLA LAWRENCE DIED 17TH MARCH 1960.

William McKnight was a Market Gardener at Biel, and the son of Thomas McKnight,
Joiner, and Margaret McRoberts. Jane Lawrence was the daughter of John Lawrence,
Coachman, and Marjory Smith.

289 IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHRISTINA YOUNG WIFE OF THOMAS YOUNG WHO DIED 15TH
NOVEMBER 1954 AGED 66 YEARS. AND THE ABOVE THOMAS YOUNG WHO DIED 28TH
MARCH 1959 AGED 74 YEARS.

Thomas Young, Shepherd, lived at Knowes Cottage, Stenton. His father was George
Young, Shepherd, and his wife was Jemima Todd. Christina Young was the daughter
of James Young, Shepherd, and Elizabeth Denholm.

290 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALEXANDER FITCHET ANDERSON DIED 25TH NOV. 1954 AGED
66 YEARS ALSO HIS WIFE MARION ROBERTA GIBSON DIED 12TH FEB. 1964 AGED 69
YEARS ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER ELSPETH LINDSAY ANDERSON DIED 6TH MARCH 2003
AGED 71 YEARS

Alexander Anderson was a Railway Lengthman/Surfaceman. He lived at Braedean,

Stenton, and was the son of John Anderson, Gamekeeper, and Elspeth Titchet. Marion
Gibson was the daughter of Robert Gibson, Joiner, and Maria Denholm. Elspeth
Anderson was a District Nurse.

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291 ALASTAIR DAVIDSON (SPONGE) 1-11-1961 - 31-12-2003

‘Sponge’ Davidson was the grandson of Alexander Davidson [See No 290].

292 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALEXANDER BLAIR BELOVED SON OF ALEXANDER & JOAN
BLAIR WHO DIED 1ST DEC. 1953 RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT AGED 20 YEARS. JOAN BLAIR
WHO DIED 30TH OCT. 1988 AGED 82 YEARS ALEXANDER BLAIR WHO DIED 19TH
MARCH 1989 AGED 82 YEARS

Alexander Blair, died 1989, was a Farm Servant at Pitcox Farm, the son of Alexander
Blair, Farm Servant, and Helen Bridges. Alexander Blair, died 1953, was a Baker and
died unmarried.

293 ERECTED IN MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FATHER JAMES THOMSON DIED 5TH MARCH 1954
ALSO OUR DEAR MOTHER SUSAN GRAY THOMSON DIED 11TH OCTOBER 1964

James Thomson was a Shepherd at Meiklerig Farm, the son of William Thomson,
Shepherd, and Mary Turner. Susan Gray was the daughter of Alexander Gray,
Ploughman, and Magdalene Wilson [See No 294].

294 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JIM DEARLY LOVED SON OF WILLIAM & MARY THOMSON
WHO DIED AS THE RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT ON 20TH AUGUST 1957 AGED 20 YEARS.
WILLIAM THOMSON DEAR HUSBAND OF MARY AND FATHER OF BILL DIED 21ST JULY
1993 AGED 88 YEARS. MARY THOMSON DEAR WIFE OF WILLIAM AND MOTHER OF BILL
DIED 6TH JULY 1998 AGED 85 YEARS. LOVED AND REMEMBERED ALWAYS.

William Thomson was a Shepherd, the son of James Thomson, Shepherd, and Susan
Gray [See No 293]. His wife was Mary Johnstone, daughter of Robert Johnstone,
Dairyman, and Agnes Thomson. Jim Thomson was a General Labourer who died
unmarried.

295 IN LOVING MEMORY OF WALTER ANGUS MINISTER OF STENTON PARISH 1949 - 56 BORN
14TH JUNE 1893, DIED 11TH APRIL 1956. ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE MARGARET
ISABELLA STEPHEN BORN 16TH JANUARY 1904 DIED 2ND JULY 1979.

Walter Angus graduated from Edinburgh University in 1914. He served with the 2/4th
Border Regiment on the Indian Frontier 1915 – 1916 and in Mesopotamia and
Persia, 1916 – 1919. After training for the Ministry he ministered in Edinburgh, Old
Deer, Aberdeen, and Broughty Ferry before becoming the Minister at Stenton.

296 IN MEMORY OF DAVID DICK WYLLIE FARMER OF RUCHLAW MAINS BORN 5TH MAY
1903 DIED 26TH MAY 1964

David Dick Wyllie farmed at Ruchlaw Mains from 1935 to 1964. His father was
David Wyllie and his mother was Laura Kelly [See No 219]. He was Session Clerk
and an Elder of the Kirk.

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297 In LOVING MEMORY OF JANET MUIR BELOVED WIFE OF ALEXANDER THOMSON WHO
DIED 21ST MAY 1953 AGED 69 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE ALEXANDER THOMSON DIED
4TH JULY 1965 AGED 79 YEARS AND THEIR DAUGHTER REBECCA WIFE OF PAUL
HOWLETT DIED IN NEW ZEALAND 3RD JULY 1966, AGED 43 YEARS

Alexander Thomson was a Gardener, the son of Alexander Thomson, Ploughman, and
Rebecca Nielings. They lived at 14 Roodwell Cottages.

298 IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILHELMINA BISSET DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES A.

WHITEHEAD WHO DIED 10TH OCT. 1952. ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES A. WHITEHEAD WHO
DIED 21ST FEB. 1972 AGED 77 YEARS

James Andrew Whitehead was a Farm Grieve, the son of James Whitehead, Farm
Grieve, and Agnes Middlemass. Wilhelmina Bisset was the daughter of William
Bisset, Farm Servant, and Isabella Cowe [See No 153].

299 IN LOVING MEMORY OF AGNES DRUMMOND BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM HOPE WHO
DIED 27TH DECR. 1951. ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM HOPE WHO DIED 15TH FEBY. 1963
AGED 88 YEARS.

William Hope was a Farm Grieve who latterly lived in Stenton Village. Agnes
Drummond was the daughter of William Drummond, Farm Servant, and Margaret
Wightman.

300 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET JOHNSTON DIED 4TH FEB. 1950, AGED 74 AND HER
HUSBAND ALEXANDER RAMAGE DIED 31ST OCT. 1954 AGED 79.

Alexander Ramage was a Ploughman who died at 11 Roodwell Cottages, Stenton. He

was the son of Stephen Ramage, Ploughman, and Elizabeth Davidson. Margaret
Johnston was the daughter of Archibald Johnston, Ploughman, and Alison Mackay.

301 IN LOVING MEMORY OF AGNES SCOTT ROBERTSON DIED 17TH NOV. 1949 AGED 51
YEARS BELOVED WIFE OF STEPHEN RAMAGE PHANTASSIE, EAST LINTON DIED 10TH
SEPT. 1976 AGED 78 YEARS.

Stephen Ramage was a Shepherd, the son of Stephen Ramage, Ploughman, and
Isabella Duncan. He worked at various farms including Halls, Deuchrie and Ruchlaw
Mains. He served with the Black Watch during World War I. Agnes Robertson was
the daughter of Philip Robertson, Farm Servant, and Agnes Combe.

302 In LOVING MEMORY OF ISABELLA HAY BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE LEWENS, DIED 5TH
JAN. 1948. ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE LEWENS DIED 21ST SEPT 1948.

George Lewens was a Shepherd, the son of George Lewens, Shepherd, and Darling
Jeffrey. Isabella Hay was a Housekeeper, the daughter of James Hay, Farm Servant,
and Alison Bell.

303 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT NICHOLSON BELOVED HUSBAND OF LILLIAS

MORRISON WHO DIED 18TH NOV, 1947 AGED 33 YEARS

Robert Nicholson was a Chauffeur/Gardener, the son of John Nicholson, Traction

Engine Driver, and Mary Blair [See Nos 90, 334].

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304 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET SIMSON WIFE OF ALISTER KENNEDY WHO DIED
AT BIEL 3RD OCTOBER 1947 AGED 68 YEARS. ALSO THE ABOVE ALISTER KENNEDY
WHO DIED 2ND MARCH 1966 AGED 88 YEARS.

Alister Kennedy was a Forester, the son of Alexander Kennedy, Gamekeeper, and
Emma Groves. Margaret Simson was the daughter of George Simson, Engineer, and
Jane Brotherstone. She died at Biel West Lodge.

305 LOVING MEMORIES OF ALEXANDER ALLAN KENNEDY (BEESKNOWE) DIED 5TH APRIL
1969 AGED 63 YEARS DEAR HUSBAND OF CLEMENTINA BUCHAN WATT DIED 9TH
AUGUST 2004 AGED 83 YEARS “ALWAYS REMEMBERED”

Alexander Kennedy was a Farm Tractorman, the son of Alister Kennedy, Forester,
and Margaret Simson [See No 304]. Clementina Watt was the daughter of George
Watt, Baker, and Maryann Collin, Farmworker.

306 In LOVING MEMORY OF JANE FINNIGAN WIFE OF MICHAEL GILHOOLY DIED 19TH
NOVEMBER 1946 AGED 90 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE MICHAEL GILHOOLY DIED 11TH
FEBRUARY 1951 AGED 91 YEARS ALSO THEIR SON WILLIAM JAMES DIED 24TH MAY
1944 AGED 45 YEARS THEIR DAUGHTERS MARGARET DIED 24TH NOV. 1956 AGED 66
YEARS JEAN DIED 18TH SEPT. 1977 AGED 82 YEARS

Michael Gilhooly was a Rabbit Trapper, General Labourer, Forester and Builder, who
lived and died at Stenton. He was the son of Stephen Gilhooly and Margaret Gilhooly.
Jane Finnigan was the daughter of John Finnigan, Agricultural Labourer, and
Bridget McGoverin. William Gilhooly was a Spirit Merchant’s Assistant who died
unmarried. Margaret was a Domestic Servant who died unmarried. Jean was also
unmarried and died at Pantiles, Stenton.

307 ANDREW MAXWELL 1870 - 1946 HIS WIFE JANE 1879 - 1974 THEIR GRANDSON DONALD
1930 - 1934

Andrew Maxwell was a Ploughman married to Jane Inverarity. His parents were
James Maxwell, Ploughman, and Margaret Brown. Jane Inverarity’s parents were
George Inverarity and Mary Donaldson.

308 ELSPETH ROBERTSON 9 IX 1924 - 6 VII 2001 elder daughter of Alfred and Joyce Badenoch of
East Linton and Stenton for more than half a century deeply loved wife of Lewis beloved mother of
John, Margaret, Mark and Martin

Elspeth Badenoch was married to Lewis Robertson, Company Director [See No 285].

309 IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS J. YOUNG WHO DIED 23RD APRIL 1969 BELOVED
HUSBAND OF MARGARET I. B. GRAY WHO DIED 11TH MARCH 1972 “FONDLY
REMEMBERED.”

Thomas Jamieson Young was a Small Holder at Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland. His
father was Thomas Young, Farm Grieve, and his mother was Agnes Wallace. Isabella
Gray was the daughter of James Gray, Shale Miner, and Margaret Baillie.

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310 IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE BLAIKIE WHO DIED 26TH SEPT. 1970 AGED 61 YEARS
BELOVED HUSBAND OF LOUISA SEAL REEKIE WHO DIED 8TH MARCH 1972 AGED 59
YEARS FOR EVER WITH THE LORD.

George Blaikie was an Insurance Agent, the son of George Blaikie, Police Constable,
and Isabella Harrow. Louisa Reekie, his second wife was the daughter of George
Reekie, Labourer, and Betsy Gilchrist.

311 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN W. FAIRBAIRN DIED 9TH JULY 1975 AGED 74 YEARS
BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELIZA M. STOTT WHO DIED 9TH MARCH 1982

John Fairbairn was a Farmworker who lived at Pressmennan and 15 Roodwell

Cottages, Stenton. His father was Thomas Fairbairn, Ploughman, and his mother was
Marion Cowe [See No 244]. Eliza Stott was the daughter of William Stott, Plumber,
and Grace Meek.

312 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN MACDONALD AFFLECK DIED 10TH MAY 1971 AGED 58
YEARS DEAR HUSBAND OF GEORGINA B. WHITSON DIED 31ST MARCH 2005 AGED 93
YEARS

John Affleck was a Shepherd, the son of Walter Affleck, Coal Miner, and Helen
McDonald. He was an Elder of the Kirk.

313 - HONEY - IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALISON B. DICKSON BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES Y.

KING DIED 19TH DECEMBER 1974 AGED 74 YEARS THE ABOVE JAMES Y. KING DIED
25TH APRIL 1978 AGED 74 YEARS

James King was the son of George King, Ploughman, and Elizabeth Young. Alison
Dickson was the daughter of John Dickson, Draper, and Lavinia Mackieson. They
lived at 5 Roodwell Cottages, Stenton. [See No 45].

314 IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR MOTHER LAVINIA WEBSTER 1888 - 1983 WIFE OF THE
LATE GEORGE STRACHAN AND SONS JAMES 1911 - 1993 RONALD 1919 - 1996

George Strachan was a Baker. Lavinia Webster was the daughter of John Webster,
Coal Miner, and Hannah Wilkinson. Ronald Strachan was a Catering Officer who
spent much of his career abroad. He was unmarried and lived latterly at the Stable
Block, Whittingehame.

315 TREASURED MEMORIES OF HENRY JAMES SMART MILLER WHO DIED 18th JAN. 1982
AGED 72 YEARS DEAREST HUSBAND OF JESSIE CAMPBELL NORRIE WHO DIED 15th
DEC. 1995 AGED 81 YEARS MUCH LOVED - MUCH MISSED

Henry Miller worked in the management of the Postal Service. He was the son of
Henry Miller, Accountant, and Catherine Campbell. Jessie Campbell worked in
Government Service and was the daughter of Alexander Norrie, Cable Car
Conductor, and Annie Caydzien. Her first husband was Alexander Macpherson. She
lived at Monreith, Stenton, the old Post Office.

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316 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN PHILIP GELL BELOVED ELDER SON OF FRED AND AGNES
DEVOTED BROTHER OF THE FAMILY DIED 13th OCTOBER 1982 AGED 25 YEARS.

John Gell, known as Philip, was a Forestry Worker, the son of Fred Gell, Joiner, and
Agnes Purves. He died unmarried [See No 317].

317 IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRED GELL BELOVED HUSBAND OF AGNES PURVES AND
DEAR FATHER OF THE FAMILY DIED 8TH AUGUST 1985 AGED 65 YEARS

Fred Gell was a Joiner, the son of Fred Gell, Butcher, and Emmaline Kelly. Agnes
Purves, Domestic Servant, is the daughter of George Purves, Gardener, and Maria
Cunningham [See No 316].

318 IN LOVING MEMORY OF A DEAR SISTER AND AUNT EUPHEMIA PURVES DIED 7th SEPT.
1983

Euphemia Purves was married to David Purves, Van Driver and they lived at The
Wynd, Stenton. Her parents were James Grierson, Farm Servant, and Euphemia
Porteous [See No 233].

319 In Loving Memory Of HAMILTON L. COOPER DIED 22ND DEC 1986 AGED 70 YEARS
BELOVED HUSBAND OF SONJA P. COOPER NEE MITCHELL DIED 24TH APRIL 2001 AGED
89 YEARS

Hamilton Cooper was a Garage Proprietor who lived at Biel Park Cottage.

320 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANET H. BELL WHO DIED 31st OCT. 1996 AGED 84 YEARS
BELOVED WIFE OF ANDREW HALLIDAY

Janet Bell was the daughter of John Bell, Baker, and Catherine Brown.

321 IN LOVING MEMORY OF IAN SHAND 15TH FEB. 1927 TO 20TH DEC. 1998 REST IN PEACE.

Ian Shand lived at 9 Roodwell Cottages. He was the President of Stenton Bowling
Club in 1976, its Centenary Year.

322 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES ELLIOT JEFFREY FARMER OF BIELGRANGE BORN 2nd
JUNE 1929 DIED 13th MARCH 1999

Elliot Jeffrey was the son of James Jeffrey, who also farmed at Bielgrange Farm, and
Helen Elliott. He was born at Ruchlaw Mains and was the grandson of James Jeffrey
and Sophia Clapperton [See Nos 134, 200 and 202].

323 CHERISHED MEMORIES OF JANET B. LYALL DIED 14 MAY 1998 AGED 71 YEARS DEARLY
LOVED WIFE OF GEORGE YOUNG DIED 23 MAY 2002 AGED 77 YEARS

George Young was a Gardener, the son of David Young, Blacksmith, and Sarah
Pringle. Janet Lyall was the daughter of Robert Lyall, Shepherd, and Janet Bell.

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324 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JEAN MAULE DIED 26TH OCT. 1997 AGED 77 DEARLY LOVED
WIFE OF COLIN MAULE DIED 29TH DEC. 2004 AGED 83

Colin Maule was a Mechanical Engineer and Quarry Manager who lived at 2 Pitcox
Cottages. His parents were John Maule, a Tweed Pattern Weaver, and Margaret
Ferguson. Jean Maule was a School Teacher, the daughter of Frank Bain, Journalist,
and Catherine McColl.

325 IN MEMORY OF ARTHUR J.B. CAMPBELL FORMERLY OF SOUTH INDIA DIED AT

HADDINGTON 26TH OCT. 1975, AGED 81. HIS WIFE CECILIA E. L. WYLLIE DIED 19TH
MARCH 1984, AGED 79.

Arthur James Balfour Campbell was named after Prime Minister A J Balfour from
Whittingehame. He was the son of the Rev William Campbell and Janet Lindsay. He
spent most of his career in India as a Merchant. Cecilia Wyllie was a Medical Doctor
who practised in India and Edinburgh. She was the daughter of David Wyllie, farmer,
and Laura Kelly [See Nos 219, 296].

326 IN LOVING MEMORY OF A. JAMES CAMPBELL ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLER &

“WHEELER DEALER” 4 JULY 1936 - 16 JAN. 2004 FATHER OF ALISON, ROBERT & ANNA
BELOVED HUSBAND OF PATRICIA M. JACKSON

James Campbell was an Animal Nutritionist who became a bookseller. He lived

latterly at Collieston, Aberdeenshire. He was the son of Arthur Campbell and Cecilia
Wyllie [See No 325].

327 In Loving Memory of JOHN LEARMONTH DIED FEB. 3RD. [1]987 AGED 71 YEARS
B[E]LOVED [HU]SBAND OF MARGARET SMITH

John Learmonth was a Painter and Decorator, the son of George Learmonth, Joiner,
and Isabella Catleugh. He lived at 7 Roodwell Cottages and was the son-in-law of
Harry Smith and Alice Ramage [See No 276].

328 IN MEMORY OF ANN EDITH SHEARER 1910 - 1999 WIFE OF JOHN BIRT SHEARER
DAUGHTER OF SIR JAMES MACDONALD DUNNETT BLEST ARE THE PURE IN HEART

Ann Shearer was the daughter of Sir James Dunnett, Reforms Commissioner, and
Lady Annie Sangster. She married John Shearer, Bank Manager, and retired to the
Old Bake House, Stenton.

329 IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM H. BACHE GIFFORD DIED 27 MAY 1986 AGED 66 YRS

William Bache was a Precision Engineer, the son of William Bache, Blast
Furnaceman, and Florence Smith. He lived at Gifford.

330 IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE JAFFRAY WHO DIED 25th AUGUST 1987 AGED 72
YEARS BELOVED HUSBAND OF ALICE LOGAN GRIEVE WHO DIED 10th DECEMBER 1990
AGED 77 YEARS

George Jaffray was the Grieve at Beesknowe Farm. He was the son of Lothian
Jaffray, Shepherd, and Robina Torry. Alice Grieve was the daughter of William
Grieve, Ploughman, and Annie Runciman.

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331 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT M. B. WINTER BEESKNOWE FARM WHO DIED 16th
APRIL 1989 AGED 62 YEARS DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF MARY B. TROTTER WHO
DIED 4th JULY 2004 AGED 74 YEARS TILL WE MEET AGAIN

Robert Winter was an Agricultural Worker at Beesknowe Farm. Mary Trotter was the
daughter of John Trotter, Ploughman, and Agnes Miller [See No 280].

332 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR HARRIS DIED 15th DEC. 1989 BELOVED HUSBAND OF
KATE REID

Arthur Harris was an Agricultural Engineer who ran the Stenton Garage for many
years and who built, and lived at, Robin Hill. He was the son of William Harris,
Ironmonger, and Mary Scott.

333 TREASURED MEMORIES OF THOMAS THOMPSON TAYLOR WHO DIED 9th MARCH 1993
AGED 85 YEARS A DEAR HUSBAND OF ADELINE AND DEVOTED DAD AND GRANDAD

Thomas Taylor was a Gardener. He was the son of Thomas Taylor, Cattle Dealer, and
Esher Taylor.

334 In Ever Loving Memory Of A DEAR HUSBAND AND FATHER GEORGE NICHOLSON DIED
5. 5. 94. AGED 71.

George Nicholson was a Wood Merchant, the son of John Nicholson, Traction Engine
Driver and Machine Operator, and Mary Blair [See Nos 90, 303].

335 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROGER JAMES PIEARS 7 • 5 • 1943 - 7 • 4 • 1997

Roger Piears lived and worked at Ruchlaw Mains as a Farm Manager.

336 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOAN EDITH GRAHAM BORN 1st MARCH 1921 DIED 1st
JANUARY 2004 WIFE OF THE LATE THOMAS GRAHAM

337 IN LOVING MEMORY OF SANDY FORREST 6 • 6 • 95 - 13 • 6 • 95 FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

338 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET JEAN WINTER WHO DIED 28th MARCH 2003 AGED
59 YEARS DEARLY LOVED PARTNER OF ALISTER GROVES KENNEDY

339 PETER MUIR SPURGEON ALLEN 1914 - 2005 DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF HEATHER
AND FATHER OF SARAH AND MARK

340 IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN (JO) KINNAIRD FARMER OF PRESSMENNAN 12.3.1909 -

20.12.1975 AND HIS BELOVED WIFE MARY BRYSON BARR 10.1.1914 - 4.12.1979

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C1 Regimental Crest 52 SIKHS F.F. PUNJAB AHMED KHEL KANDAHAR AFGHANISTAN In loving
memory of Alexr. Marjoribanks. Captain, 52nd Sikhs (Frontier Force) Indian Army, & Wing
Commander, North Waziristan Militia; Born at The Manse, Stenton, 17th August, 1879: Died at Datta
Khel, India, 28th September, 1914. Clan Motto ET CUSTOS ET PUGNAX [See No 206].

C2 Regimental crest King’s Own Scottish Borderers In loving memory of George Baird Bayley, Second
Lieutenant, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, Born at The Halls, 1st July, 1894; Killed in action at the
Battle of Ypres, 24th October, 1914. He was mentioned in Despatches for Gallant and Distinguished
Service in the Field. [See No 67].

C3 The • gift • of • James • Fraser • for • upwards • of • fifty • years Schoolmaster • of • the • Parish • and
• Elder • in • this • Church • Oct • 1892

James Fraser was a schoolmaster at Stenton School from 1838 to 1891, when he
retired. He had a well-known reputation as a teacher and the school went from
strength to strength during his tenure, many pupils coming to study from outwith the
parish. He played an active part in village life such as being an Elder of the Kirk and
having been on the Founding Committe of Stenton Bowing Club.

C4 To the honoured memory of the Revd. Thomas Marjoribanks, minister of this parish, obt. 6th Ian 1868
& of Mary Cook, his wife, obt. 2nd Iuly 1887; the parishioners & many other attached friends dedicate
this window [See No 206].

C5 This screen is dedicated by James Lyle, merchant Edinburgh, to the memory of his mother Agnes
Robertson, who died, 6th December 1891. [See No 213].

C6 This • window • is • dedicated • by • James • Lyle • merchant • Edinburgh • to • the • memory • of • his
• wife • Elizabeth • Dale • who • died • Feb • 4th • 1898 [See No 215].

C7 In • loving • memory • of • John • Buchan • Sydserff • yr. • of • Ruchlaw • died • March • 22 • 1901 •
Erected • by • his • wife • 1910 [See No 215].

C8 TO • THE • GLORY • OF • GOD AND IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF CHARLOTTE ANNE

BUCHAN-SYDSERFF WIFE OF JOHN BUCHAN-SYDSERFF YOUNGER OF RUCHLAW BORN
JANY 25TH 1857 DIED MARCH 1ST 1947 ERECTED BY HER DAUGHTERS “THE LIGHT
SHINETH IN DARKNESS” [See No 215].

C9 TO THE GLORY OF GOD. IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF THE REVEREND GEORGE

MARJORIBANKS, D.D., MINISTER OF THIS CHURCH AND PARISH 1868 ~ 1921. ERECTED
BY HIS CHILDREN.

George Marjoribanks was the Minister of Stenton from 1868 to 1871. He had
previously been Assistant and Successor at West Linton. The last five years of his
ministry were spent in retirement [See Nos 198, 206].

C10 TO • THE • GLORY • OF • GOD AND IN MEMORY OF HUGH S. MACKENZIE B.D.-Ph.D.

MINISTER OF THIS PARISH 1916 ~ 1948 ERECTED BY PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS THE
LORD IS MY SHEPHERD [See No 198].

C11 THE CHURCH BELL TO THE GLORY OF GOD. IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH

MARJORIBANKS, BORN 1841 • DIED 1918. THE GIFT OF HER CHILDREN. 27TH. AUGUST,
1922. [See No 206].

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Index of Surnames

Stone no. 42: An 18th century stone commemorating the deaths of four young Nilson sisters.

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The list of stone numbers following each surname shows all the gravestones with
inscriptions which include that name. No attempt has been made to link forenames
and surnames and it is left to the reader to make such associations after reading the
inscriptions.

For the sake of completeness, and for the benefit of future genealogical research, the
index lists all names recorded in the inscriptions, including those of people who are
or may be still living.

A Begarnie, 30
Adamson, 134 Begbie, 138
Affleck, 312 Bell, 51, 55, 71, 79, 129, 130, 154, 227,
Aitchison, 44, 61, 103, 158, 180 228, 231, 286, 320
Allan, 157, 223 Beveridge, 185
Allen, 339 Bishop, 162
Allison, 47 Bisset, 149, 241, 252, 298
Amos, 32, 92, 145, 165 Black, 104, 284, 287
Anderson, 54, 151, 209, 225, 278, 279, Blackhall, 78, 189
290 Blackie, 27
Angus, 295 Blaikie, 310
Archibald, 220 Blair, 45, 58, 90, 111, 270, 292
Armstrong, 75 Bolton, 25
Borthwick, 248
B Boyd, 26
Bache, 329 Bridges, 182
Badenoch, 285, 308 Broadwood, 249, 263
Bain, 222, 229, 265, 269 Brodie, 238, 261, 262
Bald, 19 Brooke, 15
Ballantyne, 128 Brotherston, 281
Barr, 340 Brotherstone, 20, 57
Barrie, 160 Broun, 89
Bartleman, 41 Brown, 26, 34, 63, 180, 226, 228
Bartram, 173 Brownhill, 229, 230
Bathgate, 62, 221, 254, 274 Bruce, 122
Baxter, 175 Bryce, 144
Bayley, 67, C2 Brydon, 57

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Buchan, 258 Currie, 53
Buchan Sydserff, 214, 215, 216, 217, C7,
C8 D
Buglass, 233 Dale, 213, C6
Burnet, 58 Darge, 178
Burnside, 17, 71 Davidson, 65, 187, 223, 224, 232, 266,
Burton, 191 291
Deans, 183, 186, 187
C Denholm, 83, 259
Cabburn, 175 Dickson, 2, 8, 45, 81, 140, 239, 241, 255,
Cairncros, 95 261, 262, 272, 284, 313
Campbell, 325, 326 Dixon, 45
Carcleugh, 6 Dobson, 257
Carse, 127, 183 Dodds, 85, 183, 238, 245
Cheyne, 67 Dods, 36, 83, 116, 179, 183, 184, 186,
Claperton, 275 196, 211
Clapperton, 134, 200 Donaldson, 190
Clark, 100 Doughty, 43, 126, 192
Clarkson, 119 Drummond, 299
Cochrane, 45 Drysdale, 35, 79, 86
Cockburn, 77, 119, 123, 177, 178 Duff, 195
Cokburn, 184 Duncanson, 51
Coleman, 1 Dundas Christopher Nisbet Hamilton, 122
Collin, 250, 252, 258 Dunnet, 328
Coltard, 10
Coltherd, 11 E
Combe, 153 Earl of Elgin, 122
Cook, 206, 267, C4 Edgar, 115
Cooper, 319 Edmond, 8
Corson, 73 Elliot, 71
Cowe, 92, 149, 244, 255
Craig, 22, 269 F
Craise, 98 Fairbairn, 194, 195, 244, 311
Crole, 63 Ferguson, 73
Crombie, 176 Ferly, 30
Croumbie, 212 Finnigan, 306
Cumming, 213 Fisher, 282
Cunningham, 81 Foggo, 40, 43, 248

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Forrest, 98, 337 Henderson, 177, 179
Fortune, 58 Hendry, 31
Foster, 271 Hewat, 105
Fraser, C3 Hewit, 50
Fulton, 17, 65 Hogg, 21, 48, 60
Holland, 124
G Hope, 299
Galbraith, 59, 168 Houliston, 222, 265
Gardner, 77 Howard, 272
Gell, 316, 317 Howlett, 297
Gibson, 290 Hume, 96
Gilhooly, 306 Hunter, 40, 64, 283
Gillies, 234 Hutchison, 60
Glasgow, 254
Glass, 47 I
Glougher, 215 Imrie, 170
Goodall, 11, 162, 163, 164, 166, 167,
168, 221 J
Graham, 336 Jackson, 326
Grant, 204, 205, 207 Jaffray, 330
Gray, 129, 163, 174, 225, 309 Jeffrey, 64, 134, 202, 322
Greive, 9 Johnston, 193, 300
Grey, 171
Grierson, 168, 233 K
Grieve, 27, 116, 161, 242, 330 Kelly, 212, 219
Grive, 28 Kemp, 131, 167
Kennedy, 304, 305, 338
H Kincaid, 125
Halliday, 21, 320 King, 96, 111, 260, 313
Hamilton, 13, 129, 179 Kinnaird, 340
Hamilton Nisbet, 181 Kirkwood, 76
Hamilton Nisbet Ferguson, 94
Harday, 14 L
Hardie, 89, 157 Lamb, 139
Harris, 332 Larondie, 117
Harrower, 54, 55, 56 Laurie, 123
Hastings, 24 Lawrence, 288
Hay, 77, 159, 205, 302 Lawrie, 34, 35, 55, 76, 124, 169, 190

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Lawson, 22 Muir, 82, 209, 297
Learmonth, 327 Murray, 2, 3, 11, 47, 160, 220, 249
Lewens, 302 Myles, 169, 268
Linton, 75
Litster, 48 N
Logan, 110, 133, 135, 142, 197 Ness, 104, 278
Lunam, 282 Nicholson, 90, 212, 303, 334
Lyall, 144, 323 Nilson, 42, 140
Lyle, 213, C5, C6 Nisbet, 69
Nisbet Hamilton Grant, 203
M Norrie, 315
Macdonald, 103
Mackenzie, 198, C10 O
Macpherson, 209 Oliver, 108
Maitland, 147 Ormiston, 12
Marjoribanks, 24, 206, C1, C4, C9, C11
Marshall, 69, 188 P
Martin, 94 Paterson, 6, 12, 45, 155
Mathieson, 181 Paton, 44
Maule, 324 Patterson, 49
Maxwell, 307 Paxton, 54
McCarter, 86 Philip, 63
McCorkindale, 59 Piears, 335
McCree, 170 Porle, 110
McDonald, 29, 35, 176 Porles, 110
McGuffie, 186 Porteous, 25, 192
McKnight, 288 Porter, 209
McLanachan, 257 Pott, 67
McLaughlin, 134 Pow, 145
McVicar, 87 Pringle, 18
Mercer, 39, 136, 137 Purves, 38, 81, 91, 98, 127, 153, 154,
Miles, 131 158, 199, 201, 230, 317, 318
Mill, 68 Purvis, 156
Miller, 33, 280, 315
Mitchell, 319 Q
Moon, 39 Quarrier, 11
Morrison, 234, 303
Mowbray, 216

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R Stenhouse, 43
Ramage, 276, 300, 301 Stephen, 295
Ramsay, 251 Stewart, 128, 188, 209
Ranken, 277 Storie, 23
Redpath, 24, 25, 88, 155 Stott, 311
Reekie, 310 Strachan, 72, 117, 118, 119, 314
Reid, 175, 332 Strang, 125
Richardson, 53, 208, 270 Street, 175
Ritchie, 256 Sutherland, 41
Robertson, 16, 152, 166, 210, Swanson, 271
213, 301, 308, C5 Swinton, 148
Robson, 100
Ross, 40, 56, 198, 237 T
Runcieman, 42 Tait, 264
Runciman, 242 Taylor, 333
Russel, 184 Telfer, 266
Ryan, 273 Telford, 33, 274, 286
Tendall, 189
S Tevendale, 70
Samuel, 144 Thomson, 28, 32, 58, 72, 80, 81, 101,
Sanderson, 151, 181, 182 133, 250, 293, 294, 297
Seed, 82 Thyne, 185
Shand, 321 Tindall, 10
Shearer, 328 Todrick, 158
Shiel, 74 Trench, 193
Shiell, 49, 50 Trotter, 74, 76, 119, 280, 331
Shiells, 102, 103 Turner, 91
Simpson, 173, 195 Tweedie, 68
Simson, 304
Sinclair, 99 V
Sives, 133, 223 Valentine, 279
Sked, 104
Skeldon, 62, 88 W
Skirven, 112 Waddel, 156
Smith, 211, 235, 276, 327 Walker, 31, 138
Sommervile, 126 Wall, 115
Spence, 287 Wallace, 17, 65
Spiden, 239 Watt, 41, 130, 132, 226, 253, 305

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Waugh, 240 Wight, 29
Webster, 77, 259, 314 Williamson, 165
Weir, 249, 263, 264 Wilson, 146, 186, 231, 233, 245, 260
Westmore, 175 Winter, 331, 338
Westwater, 249 Wood, 46, 66, 134, 172, 267
White, 121, 144, 174 Wyllie, 219, 296, 325
Whitecross, 20
Whitehead, 298 Y
Whitson, 112, 113, 164, 312 Yorkston, 38, 60
Whittan, 95 Young, 2, 12, 44, 61, 70, 96, 121, 155,
Whyte, 14 224, 243, 247, 289, 309, 323

Stone no. 97: This unusual carving features a figure holding a skull.

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