2015 Survey and Compilation of Monumental Inscriptions
The survey carried out in May 2015 located and photographed all of the headstones.
This latest survey has been correlated with three separate and earlier inscription surveys.
For details of previous surveys see full written compilation in this section.
51 1858; Robt Melville 3.2.1864
1858; Robt Melville 3.2.1864 94, w Douglas Good M. d Galashiels 16.4.1864 79, by s Wm (da Margt 16.1.1847 16m, s Robt 25.12.1861 27, da Sophia 15.10.1862 24), s Jas 22.3.1843 23; Catharine M. d Longformacus 16.5.1866 35; Wm M. 8.3.1869 2880.1858…Erected by William Melville in memory of his brother James d. 29.3.1843 aged 23y. Also his daughter Margaret d. 16.1.1847 aged 16m. Robert his son d. **.12.1861 aged 27y and Sophia his daughter d. 15.10.1862 aged 24y. Robert Melville my father d. *.2.1864 aged 94. Douglas Good Melville my mother d. at Galashiels 16.4.1864 aged 73. Catherine Melville d. at ** 5.18*6 aged 64. William Melville d. *3.186* aged 93064 1858 Erected by William Melville in memory of his brother, James, who died 22 March 1843 aged 28 years. Also his daughter, Margaret, who died 16 Janry 1847 aged 16 months. Robert. his son, who died 25 December 1861 aged 27 years. And Sophia, his daughter, who died 5 October 1862 aged 24 years. Robert Melville, my father, died 3 February 1864 aged 94. Douglas Good Melville, my mother, died at Galashiels, 16 April 1864 aged 75. Catherine Melville died at Longformacus, 16 May 1866 aged 64. William Melville died 8 March 1869 aged 28
52 1863: by David Moyes And M.31.3.1801 7.2.1879
1863: by David Moyes And M.31.3.1801 7.2.187982.David Moyes…Sacred to the memory of Andrew Moyes 31.3.1801 – 7.2.1879. Blessed are the dead who die in the lord063 1864 David Moyes. Sacred to the memory of Andrew Moyes, born 31 March 1801, died 12 Febry 1879. Blessed are the Dead who die in the Lord
53 Clark/Moyes
54 Peter Penny builder 19.2.1888
Peter Penny builder 19.2.1888 62, w Mary Black 19.6.1910 75, s John 26.11.1879 24, da Mary 20.4.1881 16, da Robina 8.7.1859 6, do Magdalene 3.6.1865 3, da. Magdalene 7.5.1868 19. In memory of Peter Penny, Builder d. aged and Mary Black his wife d. 19.6.1914 aged 79y, his son John d. 12.11.1879 aged 24y, his daughters Mary d. 28.4.1881 aged 16y. Robina d. 8.7.1859 aged 8y. Magdalene d. 3.6.1865 aged 3y. Magdalene d. 5.6.1868 aged 1y091 In memory of Peter Penny, builder, died 19 Febry 1888 aged 62 years. And Mary Black, his wife, died 19 June 1910 aged 73 years His son, John, died 26 Novr 1876 aged 24 years. His daughters: Mary, died 20 April 1881 aged 16 years; Robina, died 8 July 1859 aged 6 years: Magdalene, died 3 June 1865 aged 3 years; Magdalene, died 7 June 1868 aged 1 year
55 Margaret Pearson d Kirkcaldy 8.7.1865
(on south wall) Margaret Pearson d Kirkcaldy 8.7.1865 40, by s Jas Anderson10. ILMO Margaret Pearson d. at Kirkcaldy 8.7.1865 aged 40y &was buried here. Erected by her son James Anderson
56 Margaret Pearson who died at Kirkcaldy, 18 July 1865
092 [in wall] In memory of Margaret Pearson who died at Kirkcaldy, 18 July 1865 aged 40 years. Was buried here. Erected by her son, James Anderson
57 1813 by Jas Mitchell &w Helen Kirk
1813 by Jas Mitchell &w Helen Kirk, da Janet 1.4.181(2) 311. 1843... Erected by James Mitchell and Helen Kirk in memory of their daughter Janet d. 1.3.1841 aged 3y094 1813 Erected by James Mitchell and Helen Kirk in memory of their daughter, Janet, who died April 1 1811 aged 3
58/59 Peter Kilgour 7.10.1876
Peter Kilgour 7.10.1876 66, w Jean Crawford 7.6.1861 45, da .,Ann 22.12.1874 27, three chn inf, s Henry 25.12.1883 2812. Erected to the memory of Peter Kilgour d. 7.10.1876 aged 66y. Jean Crawford his wife d. 7.6.1861 aged 45y and Ann their daughter d. 22.12.1874 aged 27y. Also 3 of their children who d. in infancy and Henry their son d. 25.12.18683 aged 26y095 [obelisk] Erected to the memory of Peter Kilgour who died 7 Octr 1876 aged 68 years Jean Crawford, his wife, who died 7 June 1861 aged 45 years. And Ann, their daughter, who died 22 Decr 1874 aged 27 years. Also three of their children who died in infancy. And Henry, their son, who died 25 December 1883 aged 26 years
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60 David Kirk d Dunearn 16.11.1838
60 and 61 David Kirk d Dunearn 16.11.1838 57, w Janet Walls d Folly Hall Yorks 4.11.1856 66, s Jas 8.10.1833 17m, s Thos 2.10.1843 16, da Cath in America 1856 3513 In memory of David Kirk d. at Dun*** 16.11.18** aged *7y and Janet Walls his wife d. at Comly Hall, **shire 1.11.1*** aged 66y. James their son d. 8.10.1833 aged 11m. Thomas their son d. 27.10.1845 aged 16y. Catherine their daughter d. in America 1856 aged 35y090 [fallen) In memory of David Kirk who died at Dunearn, 16 November 1838 aged 57 yers. And of Janet Oswald, his wife, who died at FollyHall, Yorkshire, 4 November 1846 aged 66 years. James, their son, who died 8 October 1833 aged 11 months. Thomas, their son, who died 21 October 1845 aged 16 years. Catherine, their daughter, who died in America in the year 1856 aged 35 years
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62 by Wm Erskine &Isabel Dun, a Jas by accident 8.10.1833
by Wm Erskine &Isabel Dun, a Jas by accident 8.10.1833 1614. Erected by William Erskine and Isabel Dun in memory of James their son who lost his life by accident 8.10.1833 aged 16y. He was much lamented by all who knew him089 Erected by William Erksine and Isobel Dun in memory of James, their son, who lost his life by accident, 8 Octr 1833 aged 16 years. He was much lamented by all who knew him
63 Fallen
64 Fallen
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66 Reekie
Reekie 15. (K) Sacred to the memory of James Reekie d. 18.1.1*** aged 75y. Janet Mitchell wife of James Reekie d. 21.1.1872 aged **y086 Sacred to the memory of James Reidie, who died 3 January 1871 aged 75 years. And his wife, Janet Mitchell, who died 21 January 1872 aged 80 years
67 ane verie honest man Iohne Kent
(FS, embossed characters, part broken off middle of west end) heir … ane verie honest man Iohne Kent/ sumtime bailzieof Brvntisland whair and died in his favor the 8 day of December 1626 zeirs being of age76/zeirs and left behind him his beloved spous/MariorieHarpe/r with Williame/Jonet, and Mar/garet Kents his children (two shields with arms087 [flatstone] Heir.. ane verie honest man, Iohne Kent, sumtime bailyie of Burntisland, whair and died in his favor the 8 day of december 1626 Zeirs, being of age 76 Zeirs, and left behind him his beloved spous, Mariorie Harper, with Williame, Jonet, and Margaret Kents, his children
68 Agnes Clark 6.12.1863
Agnes Clark 6.12.1863 8657.To the memory Mrs Agnes Clark d. 6.10.1862 aged 86y067 To the memory of Mrs Agnes Clark who died on the 6"' October 1862 aged 86 years
69 Joshua Aitken shipmaster .4.1767
cast iron slab; original position near 96 &97) Joshua Aitken shipmaster .4.1767, w Ann Anderson .6.1811, chn Margt 4.8.1724 4.12.1825, Jas 18.4.1767 15.9.1826, da Janet 9.4.1762 21.5.182785. In memory of Joshua Aitken **, Burntisland d. April 1764. ** Anderson his wife d. June 1811 ** 3 children Margaret Aitken *.8.1764 - *.12.1825. James Aitken *.4.1764 - 5.9.1826 and Janet Aitken 9.4.1761 - *.5.1827068 [flat cast iron slab] To the memory of Joshua Aitken, shipmaster, Burntisland, who died April 1764. Ann Anderson, his wife, who died June 1811. And their three children: Margaret Aitken, born 4 August 1764, who died 4 December 1825, James Aitken, born 18 April 1767, who died 15 September 1826; and Janet Aitken, born 9 April 1762, died 21 May 1827
70 obelisk) John Thomson esq 6.6.1818
obelisk) John Thomson esq 6.6.1818 88 worthy christian 69,' etc, w Janet Anderson 12.12.1807 (exalted piety etc. da Rachel d Edinburgh 12.11.1864 85 bd family tomb SouthLeith churchyard (wid of Jas Grindlay esq HMC)75.Sacred to the memory of Janet Anderson wife of John Thomson, Esq. Burntisland d. 12.12.1807 aged 69y a woman of exalted piety, deep humility, great benevolence, sincerely regretted by a numerous circle of friends. Also the said John Thomson d. 6.6.1818 aged 89y a man of the strictest integrity, a worthy Christian and much esteemed by all who knew him. Also Rachel daughter of John and Janet Thomson and widow of James Grindlay d. at Edinburgh 12.11.1861 aged 86 and is interred in the family tomb South Leith Church Yard071 [large obelisk] Sacred to the memory of Janet Anderson, wife of John Thomson Esq, Burntisland, who died 12 Decr 1807 aged 69 years. A woman of exalted piety, deep humility, great benevolence, sincerely regretted by a numerous circle at friends. Also of the said John Thomson, who died 6 June 1818 aged 68 years. A man of the strictest integrity, A Worthy Christian, and much esteemed by all who knew him "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labours, And their works do follow them." Rev XI vi 3
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73 (obelisk) John Thomson esq 6.6.1818
(obelisk) John Thomson esq 6.6.1818 88 worthy christian 69,' etc, w Janet Anderson 12.12.1807 exalted piety etc. da Rachel d Edinburgh 12.11.1864 85 bd family tomb South Leith churchyard (wid of Jas Grindlay esq HMC)072 This monument is erected as a tribute of respect by their affectionate daughter, Rachel Thomson, widow of James Grindlay Esq, HMC [other side] Sacred also to the memory of Rachel, daughter of John and Janet Thomson, and widow of James Grindlay, who died at Edinburgh, on 12 November 1864 aged 85, and is interred in the family tomb in South Leith Church Yard. "Come Lord Jesus, come quickly"
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