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St.Margaret's Churchyard -
Dalry, North Ayrshire.

St Margarets Church, Dalry and two ancient headstones

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The first church on this site was built in 1604, replaced in 1771, and the current structure opened in 1873. The oldest grave dates from the 1680’s and is of a local minister.

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Inscriptions are listed as spelled on headstones. If a place name is spelled differently from today’s spelling, the modern name will appear in [brackets] to assist in searches.

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101. Sacred to the memory of Neil McDougal who died at Dalry on the 6th August 1853 aged 26 years and of Robert McDougal his son who died on the 30th Dec 1856 aged 10 years. Also to the memory of Mary Fletcher who died at the Manse Dalry on the 18th Dec 1857 aged 58 years.

102. Elizabeth daughter of George Milne Railway Contractor in Aberdeen who died 16th Dec 1840 aged 7 months.

103. Sacred to the memory of Hugh Roger, merchant, Dalry who died 23rd June 1861 aged 77 years and of Martha Houston his wife who died 2nd April 1871 aged 82 years.

104. In memory of his wife Ann Kerr born March 25 1814 died September 5 1841. Janet Rodger born Feb 25 1834 died April 17 1836.

104a. Heir lyes the corps of William Hervi who deseased upon yer 1709 October 28 Ana Craffort who depeared one year 1710.

104b. Rev. Thomas Johnstone ###…### born July 29th 1775 died 12th(?) ### 1813 aged ## years for 25 years ###…###

105. Erected by William Blair Hamilton MD, to the memory of Jean Blair his mother who died 10th Feb 183(?)1 ###…..### Jane(?) Hamilton his oldest daughter who died 30th January(?) ###…..### and of William B Hamilton his oldest son who died 18#9 aged 6 years.

106. Erected in the memory of John Hill Gibson ###….### 14th(?) May #### 18#8 aged 24(?) years

107. Erected by Robert Wotherspoon and Ann Pollock, his wife in memory of their son John who died at Hillend Parish of Dalry 19th July 1849 aged 1 year and 8 months.

108. Erected by James Ramsay, builder. To the memory of Elizabeth Ferguson his wife who died 8th July 1855 aged #9 years and of their children, Margaret the fourth daughter who died 14th June 1818 aged 6 months, James their third son, who died 4th August 1849 aged 9 years, Helen their eldest daughter who died 22nd May 1858 aged 29 years, James Thomson their grandson who died 2nd July 1855 aged 4 years and 9 months, William Ramsay their grandchild who died in infancy 1st Feb 1865

108. This Garden of Remembrance is in memory of Doctor Alex Watt the devoted friend of the people of Dalry 1937-1976

110. Erected by Mathew Patrick of (?) Glenburnie in affectionate remembrance of his eldest brother Robert Patrick of Ward, died 17th March 1854 aged 78 years.

111. This stone erected by Robert Patrick of ###….###

112. 1772. This is the burying place of John McOnnochie of Moor House in Dalry where is interred the body of John his son who died Agust the 10th 1771 aged 15 weeks and 3 days

113. Here lyes the corpse of John Neil in Overmains of Pitcon who dyed the 30 day of January 1730(?) aged 72(?) years.

114. Erected to the memory of William Blair, shoemaker, Dalry, who died 22nd Dec(?) 182# aged 65 years and of Margaret Millar his wife who died 18th(?) May 1847(?) aged 7# years and of Janet Blair their daughter who died 11th Feb 1837(?) aged 46 years and of Jean Blair their second daughter who died 19th Feb 1854(?) aged 58(?) years and of John Blair their oldest son who died 24th Aug 1854(?) aged 54 years and of James Blair their third son who died at Louth Lincolnshire 28th Mar 1875(?) age 42(?) years

115. ###….### aged 16 years

116. Here lyes the corps of David ###…..###

117. Here lyes the corps of Alison and Margaret Boyles, children to John Boyle(?) Dalry who deceased ## September ###…..###

118. Here lyeth Jean Dunlop spouse to Robert Jack(?) ###…..### Blair who died ## April 1706 aged ## Mary(?)###……### and Elizabeth their children.

119. Here Lyeth the corps of William James George & Jean Ploughiurights(?)

120.

121.

122. Here lyes the corps of George Crawford who died May 29 177# ahed 72 years

123. Here lyes the corps of Alexander Boyd & his spouse Isbely Findla Febry 1712

124. Here lyes the corps of John ###…### 1726 ###…###.

125. Erected by Thomas William ###……###

126. Erected by Robert and John Crawford in memory of their father Thomas Crawford late farmer in Knockewart who died at Warrand-hill on the 30th May 1841 in the 78th year of his age. Also their brother Daniel Crawford who was drowned at Largs along with 7 others while putting ### from the #### in a boat #### #### board of a steamer on the 26th October 1855

127. To the memory of John Pollock farmer in Merksworth who died 31st Jan 1773 aged 79 years, and Agnes Todd his spouse who died 22nd April 1787 aged 59 years, also Robert Pollock their son who died 25th April 1823 aged 76 years and Jean Giffen his spouse who died 18th Aug 1855 aged 85 years also John Pollock sone of Robt Pollock who died 11th Jan 1851 aged 58 years and Agnes Taylor his spouse who died 25th May 1851 aged 59 years

128. Erected by David and Jane Stirrat in memory of their father Allan Stirrat mason died 27 July 1850 aged 61 years and his spouse Jane Crawford who died Jan 19th(?) 1848 also Elizabeth their daughter who died March ###…..### and 7 months

129. In memory of John Howie who died 9th October 1849 aged 63 years, Agnes Howie his daughter who died 14th Dec 1846 aged 25 years, Agnes Howie his granddaughter who died 31st March 1848 aged 9 months, Mary Cochrane his wife who died 19th Feby 1865 aged 77 years, Thomas Howie his grandson who died 5th Feby 1854 aged 5 years.

130. Here lies the corpes of Jean Houston spouse to Alexander Davie farmer in Cockendale, who departed this life the 31st March 1770 aged above 80 years.

131. David Brown bookseller. To commemorate the christian and domestic virtues of his beloved wife Jane Archibald born 29th March 1829 died 7th July 1861. Say what a wife should be and she was that.

132. Here lies the corpse of Daniel Crawfurd late farmer in yonderhouses of Ardrufsen [Ardrossan] who died the 14th June 1790 aged 58 years.

133. Erected by Daniel & John Crawford in memory of their father John Crawford of Davidshill. He died 3d October 1845 in the 81 year of his age and their brother James who died 21 May 1811 aged 2 years. Also their mother Jean Dickie who died 15th March 1852 aged 77 years and Jane Pollock wife of the above named Daniel Crawford who died 30th March 1825 aged 28 years

134. Here lye the remains or Robert Whireford eldest son to John Whireford farmer in Pitcon who died Sept the 12th 1739(?) aged 22. Stope pafsengers as ye go by and hear my early disteny, when I was 22 years old death upon me did take hold this stone stands witnefs at my head which makes my parents hearts to blood.

135. Erected in memory of Robert Speir of Townend and Camphill and Marion Kirkwood his wife and of Robert Speir of South Camphill and Martha Dunlop of his ### also of Robert Speir eldest son of Robert Speir farmer in ### who died in ###…###.

136. This is the burial place of Mary Orr spouse to James Latt###(?) in Tefts(?) who died 30th of March 1702 aged 64 years. Erected by James Latt ###…### and #### of ag(?) ###…###

137. Erected by Jean Creighton in memory of John Creighton of Linn ### her husband who died 26th October 1852(?) aged 72 years. Also in memory of Janet K Creighton her eldest daughter who died 30th Sept 1810 aged 20 years and three months.

138. This stone is erected by Hugh Kerr farmer in Davidshill in memory of John Kerr his father who died Febry 1794 aged 79 years

139. In memory of William Muir late tanner at Drakemyre who died 17th October 1833 aged 82 and of Jean Kerr his wife who died 20th October 1841 aged 79years.

140. In memory of Hugh Kirkwood of Wester Kersland who died aged 69 Nov. 29th MDCCXVII [1717] . He lived under the influence of a firm belief in the Great Truths of the Gofpel and died full of the belief and hope which they inspire. Margaret Craig wife of the abovedied in 1804. John Kirkwood their son died at April ###…###is 73d year, Elizabeth ###oyle his wife died d### #####83(?) Janet Kirkwood their daughter, died ##### aged 1# year. Hugh Kirkwood their son died 7th July 18## in his 72##…### Margaret Wor### relict of the above Hugh Kirkwood died 4th July 1884 aged 87 years.

141. In memory of her husband Alexander Smith of Wester Kersland who died 1st July(?) 1861 aged 28 years and their daughter Agnes Pat## 1864(?) in the 6th year of her age.

142. ###…### Walter Stewart ###…###

143.

144. 1756 - rest cannot be read

145. In memory of Jean Greig

146. Erected by Thomas Bi#### in memory of ### John Big###…### the ###ner of ###### aged 76 ### the ###…### Hugh ###…###1814(?) ###…### 182# aged ###…###18#3 aged ###…### 18#4 ###…### 29th ###…### also Margaret their youngest daughter who died 15th February 1856 aged 28 years. [headstone heavily weathered]

147. Erected by Jean Easdale spouse to John Biggart. In memory of her mother Jean Stirrat who died the 12th March 1799.

148. This stone is erected by John Fulton sone to Robert Fulton late portioner of Coalheugh glen who died Feb. 14th 1783. Aged 63 years. Also David Fulton his son who died August 22, 1768 aged 2 years also James Fulton his son who died March 16th 1768 aged 6 years also Janet Fulton his daughter who died January 30th 1788 aged 20 years.

149. Erected by Robert Fulton of Coalheugh Glen in memory of his mother Janet Stirling who died 16th Feb(?) 1808(?) aged 72 years also his brother James Fulton who died 12th Jan 1798 aged 27 years also his sister Grizel Fulton who died 10th March 1831 aged 56 years and his brother John Fulton who died 24th Sept 1848 aged 85 years. The above named Robert Fulton died at Coalheugh Glen 16th December 1862.

150. To the memory of John #### farmer in Lissins who died 19th March 1811 aged #8years.

151. Erected in memory of Martha Biggart spouse of John Riddet of Cubeside who died 22nd September 1827 aged 61 years. In memorium of the above John Riddet of Cubeside who died 1st December 1831 aged 69 years and his son William Riddet, merchant, Dalry, who died 13th September 1862 aged 63 years.

152. Erected by James, Hugh and William Crawford. In memory of their father Gavin Crawford, late farmer in Bowertrapping who died the 4th of July 1848 aged 87 years and his wife Janet Aitken who died the 12th of Feby 1846 aged 77 years. Also his daughter Janet Crawford who died the 14th of Oct 1812(?) aged 13(?) years and his son John Crawford who died the 8th Nov 1827 aged 19 years. Also Gavin Crawford, son of Hugh Crawford who died 12th of Sept 1848 aged 15 years and 8 months and his daughter Jean Crawford who died the 17th March 1849 aged 1 year and 2 months.

153. Erected in memory of Robert Lang of Hardcroft who died 17th August MDCCCXXXVI [1836] aged 78 years and his spouse Margaret Ramsay who died 3rd Oct 1845, aged 75 years. Also their son James who died 3rd Decr 1843 aged 45 years also their son William who died 26th Decr 1854 in the 58th year of his age.

154. Erected by Andrew Blair Aitken in memory of his uncle Andrew Aitken, merchant, Dalry, who died 1st Dec 1848 aged 51 years. Also of Thomas Aitken, grandfather, who died 1859(?) aged 76(?) years. Jean Harvie his grandmother, who died 1 Jan 1849 aged 91(?) years.

155. [ancient and weather worn]

156. [moss covered]

157. Here lyes the corps of Ann# Cunningham spouse to Rob# Pringle in Blair Mains who died 16th Nov 1742.

158. This stone is erected in memory of Andrew Wyllie farmer in Munnoch in this Parish who departed this life 21st March 1817 aged 34 years. Also in memory of Jean his daughter and spouse of John Kerr farmer in Auchencloich who died 5th July 1835(?) aged 26 years and William Wyllie his only son who died in London 22nd April 1854 aged 49 years also Jean Donald his spouse who died 28th Aug 1866.

159. #### John Allan gamekeeper, Blair in memory of Margaret Bunne##(?) ###…### Blair 24th January 1850 aged 24(?) years Also in memory of his second wife Jane Cunningham who died at Blair 12th January 1855(?) aged 28 years and 10 months. Also in memory of his third wife Mary Mitchell who died at Kelburn 3d March 1861 aged 33 years. The above named John Allan died at Kelburn(?) 29th March 1862 aged 40 years.

160. Eredted by William Wyllie in memory of his parents William Wyllie and Jean Dunlop the former whom died 18th Nov 1852 aged 76 years and the latter 31 June 1835 aged 77 years also Margaret Donald his spouse who died 27th Aug 1829 aged 36 years and his daughter Mary who died 21 March 1827 aged 11 also his son Andrew who died in Trinidad 4th Sep 1854. The first named William Wylie died 14th July 1863 aged 76 years.

161. Here lies the corps of Robert Mi### who departed ###…### Feb [ moss covered ]

162. Samuel Barber(?) Jean Patison spous John Love 1743.

163. Here lyeth the corps of John Smith son to John Smith in Malside who dyed Merch 1710 ###…### aged #8(?) years.

164. Erected in memory of Janet Galston wife of William Russell ####side who died 1##th Feb 1855(?) ###…### [ slab needs to be brushed ]

165. In memory of Elizabeth Galston daughter of William Galston, carter in Dalry who died 20 of June 1793 age 11 years. [ reverse side ] This stone is erected by John Galston farmer in Glencartin. Memory of Mary McKelvie his spouse who died the ft. of June 1793 aged 62 years.

166. This is the burial place of Robert Kerr in Highfield and Jean Guieland his spouse with their children 1728.

167. Erected by ##### ##### in memory of her husband ###…### who died ###…### 1855(?) ###…###.

168. Elisabeth Smith

169. Heir lyis the corps of Agnes Neal(?) who(?) deseased in March 1713.

170. ###…### raised by the hand of ###…### Slumber ###…### Hamilton Robinson(?) ###…###

171.

171a.

172. Erected to the memory of Mrs Margaret Smith of Brownhills ###…### Archibald Douglas Esq. of Burnbrae ###…###

173. This stone is erected in memory of Mary Smith youngest daughter of John Smith of Brownhill who died the 9th Sept 1800 aged 27 years & 6 month. Sacred to the memory of John Smith Esq of Brownhill who died the 4th of Febr 1812 aged 82 whose remains are jere interred. Also to the memory of John Smith Esq his son who died in the Island of St. Vincent on the 29th Jany 1842 aged 45(?).

174. Heair layest the corps of Robert Whet, merchant in Dalry who dayes in the year 1764(?) April 28.

175. Her lyeth the corps of Jean Crawford ###…### spouse to John Ma### ###…### 1796 ###…###.

176. William Tweed farmer in Hind(?) ###…### William Tweed late farmer ### who departed this life October #8 1772 in the 57 year of his age.

177. Here lies the corps of William Dikke fermour of in Lisands who died Jan 28 1767 aged 74 years also the said Jane Smith his spouse who died Decembr 11th aged 42 years 176#. Here lyes the corps of John Reside in Kerr winning [Kilwinning] who dyed May 13 1729 aged 69 years.

178. This stone is erected by William Kyle son to John Kyle late portoner of Linn who died the 10th of March 1783 and of Jean Kerr his spouse who died the 9th of Oct 176#.

179. Erected by Robert Kirkwood farmer in Windy Edge in memory of his daughter Jean Kirkwood(?) who died the 20th(?) of February 1829(?) aged 22 years. Also of the above said Robert Kirkwood who died at Millend the 26th of April 1839 aged 75 years ###…###

179b Heir lyeth the E#### Speir died in Dec #### 169#(?) ###…### year of his age ###…### to Robert Speir who died on the ###…### March ###…###.

180. By Margaret Dunlop in memory of her father Andrew Dunlop, farmer in New house, who died 1#th Feb 180# aged 84(?) year old and Janet Boyd his spouse who died 6th Feb 180# aged ###...###

180b. ###…### 1st Augt 1853(?) ###…### 70 years and his family John Crawford of Auld S###…### Elizabeth ###eoch died 11th March 1851 aged 94 years ###…###

181. 1769 ###…###

182 Here lyes the corps of David Stirret who died the 11 of July 1721 also of the corps of Agnes Crawford his spouse who died the 24day of May.

183. Here lyes the corps of John Walker coalhewer in Kershead who died March 10 1729 also the corps of Agnes Stirrat his spouse died Febry 22 1739(?).

184. Erected to the memory of John Young, farmer Ittington Parish of Ardrossan Mary Mathie his spouse and their children. He died March 1st 1807 aged 75 years she June 30th 1807 aged 71 years, Alexander their son in infancy 1771, James March 1st 1788 aged 22 years, John in Jamaica 1796 aged 29 years.

185. Erected by David Johnston, blacksmith, in memory of his mother Jean Connell who died 20th Feb 1845 in her 59th year also his father, David Johnston, who died 15th June 1863 in his 80th year.

186 ###…### [ CRAWFORD ]

187

188. To the memory of Rev ###…### George Russell who died 27th Jan 1857(?) aged 77 years.

189. The corps of ### Robert Bel(?) minister of Dalry who deceased 8 Jan 168#.

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