Monumental Inscriptions at Southwick Churchyard
Inscription 001
Sacred to the memory of James Smith, who died at Jock Lig, June 21st 1824, aged 57 years. Also Isabella Halliday, his wife, who died at Brough, 22d Nov’r. 1841 aged 69 years. And James Smith their son, who died 18th Dec’r. 1815, aged 17 years. Also Janet Smith their daughter, who died 28th March 1819, aged 19 years, and Margaret Smith their daughter, who died 12th Aug’t. 1839, aged 31 years. Also David Smith, who died at Mainsriddle, 10th June 1868 aged 71 years. And Isabella Wallace his wife, who died at Mainsriddle, 14th April 1849, aged 52 years. Also Mary Smith, who died 8th Feb’y. 1883, aged 87 years. And Elizabeth, who died 13th Aug’t. 1884, aged 75 years. Also Lilias who died 4th Feb’y. 1885, aged 74 years.
Inscription 002
In memory of William Wilson, who died at Govan, Glasgow, 25th January 1887, aged 84 years. Also Mary Tait, his wife, who died at Bocknowe, 2nd May 1867, aged 47 years. Also James, their son, who died 20th January 1848, aged seven weeks. Also James Wilson, engineer, son of the above William Wilson who died at sea 25th March 1896, aged 47 years. Samuel Wilson, who died at Bridge of Allan, 12th April 1905 aged 64 years. At “L. Arolle”, Mousquines, Lausanne, Switzerland. Rev. John Wilson, D.D., fell asleep 9th December 1912, in his 70th years. William Wilson who died at Kirkmacolm, Renfrewshire, 11th July 1927, aged 74 years. Elizabeth Carson Wilson died 5th June 1930 aged 85 years.
Inscription 003
In memory of William McCraith, son to William McCraith, farmer in Clonyard, who died 8th Aug’t 1814, aged 30 years. Also Margaret McCraith, who died 3rd April 1814, aged 7 years. Also the above William McCraith who died 23rd Feb. 1820, aged 70 years. And of Agnes Palmer, his spouse, who died 31st March 1826, aged 72 years. Also George Craik McCraith, their grandson, who died 29th December 1835, aged 20 months. Also John, son of William McCraith, who died at Whitecroft, 16th December 1848, aged 49 years. Also Mary Crtaik, his spouse, who died at Hallscome of Benbrook, Cannada West, 11th Feb’y 1874, aged 71 years.
Inscription 004
In memory of Mary Bell, spouse of John Riddick, who died at Southwick House, 21st May 1859, aged 44 years. Also Elizabeth his daughter, who died there 21st Feb’y. 1860 aged 20 years. Also an infant. Also William Riddick, born 18th October 1857, and died 31st January 1862. Also Robert Stewart Riddick, born 23rd August 1845, died 30th January 1864. Also Anne Riddick, born 18th December 1864, died 1st February 1865. Also John Riddick who died at Knockenhooly, July 5th 1867 aged 47 years. Also John Riddick his son who was drowned in America 1872. Isabella Stewart Riddick, who died in Edinburgh 9th April 1877, aged 27 years. Sarah Bell, second wife of James Riddick who died at Shawfoot, Southwick 5th April 1901, aged 76 years.
Inscription 005
In loving memory of James Henderson, who died at Knockenhooley, Southwick, 30th January 1923, aged 82 years. Also Janet Gillespie, his wife, who died 12th Feb’y 1936, aged in her 89th year. Also Robert Wilson Watt, beloved husband of Janet Henderson, died Carsethorn, 15th June 1953, aged 68 years. Also Jane Russell, 3rd daughter of the above James & Janet Henderson, who died at Carsethorn, 30th Sept. 1965, aged 85 years. Also Janet Henderson, beloved wife of the above Robert Watt, who died at Carsethorn, 19th November 1974.
Inscription 006
In loving memory of Dora Margaret Tait, beloved wife of William Black, who died at Ford, Bridge of Dee, 4th Dec’r 1937, aged 70 years. Also John Craik their son, and Dora Agnes Elizabeth their daughter, who died in infancy. Also the above William Black who died at Ford, Bridge of Dee, 6th Oct’r 1944, aged 84 years.
Inscription 007
In loving memory of James Thomson, who died at Knockenhooly, Southwick, on 24th Jan’y. 1922, aged 69 years. Also Devina his daughter, who died in infancy. Also Robert, son of the above, who died in France on active service 21st Oct. 1916, aged 34 years. Also James, son of the above who died in France on active service 9th Jan’ry 1917, aged 32 years. Also Elizabeth Fair, widow of the above, who died 28th March 1942, aged 86 years. Also Margaret, their daughter, who died at Leith 5th Feb. 1953, aged 69 years. Also Joseph, their son, who died 17th July 1963, aged 62 years. Also Janet, their daughter, widow of David Love, who died 2nd April 1974, aged 87 years. Also Archibald their youngest son who died 1st Sep. 1977, aged 74 years.
Inscription 008
Sacred to the memory of Robert Lochery, husband of Helen Muir, who died at Southwick, 2nd Dec. 1919, aged 64 years. Also Helen Muir, wife of the above, who died at Southwick, 15th May 1935, aged 72 years.
Inscription 009
In loving memory of Eve Carter, much loved wife of Charles Scambler, died 22nd November 1984, aged 80 years. Also the above Charles Scambler, died 19th June 1993, aged 96 years.
Inscription 009a
In loving memory of William Thomson, who died at Southwick Bank, 21st Feb 1940, aged 59 years. His daughter Adeline, died at Dumfries Infirmary 1st June 1923, aged 8 years. Also his beloved wife Elizabeth Jane McSherry, who died at Southwick Bank 3rd Dec. 1960. Robert, their only son, died 14th Jan. 1980. Margaret (Margo) their daughter, died at Southwick Bank, 20th March 2001.
Inscription 010
Erected to the memory of Agnes Dobie, who died 21st Sept. 1811, aged 18 years. Also James Dobie, who died 1st June 1817, aged 18 years. And William Dobie, who was lost at sea in 1821, aged 25 years. Also David Dobie, who was killed at Quebec, 14th July 1831, aged 22 years. And William Dobie, father of the above, who died 1st February 1829, aged 69 years. And Mary Lindsay, spouse to the above William Dobie, who died at Mainsriddle, 3rd December 1850, aged 84 years. Also Elizabeth Dobie, daughter to Rob’ t. Dobie and grand-daughter of the above, who was accidentally killed at Cowcors on the 15th Sept’r. 1856, aged 17 years. Erected by Robert Dobie, his son.
(Reverse) Also Robert Dobie, who died at Barrhill, 7th March 1862, aged 57 years. Helen Grierson his wife, died 13th Feb. 1888, aged 78 years.
Inscription 011
In memory of Robert Anderson, surgeon, Mainsriddle, who died 6th April 1862. Isabella Dobie, his wife, who died 9th August 1864. Their two daughters Margaret, who died in infancy. Also Mary Anderson, daughter of the above and wife of Thomas Gibson, who died at Mainsriddle, 15th Feb’y 1895, aged 68 years. Also Thomas Gibson, who died at Mainsriddle, 28th June 1911, aged 84 years. Also John Gibson, their son, who died 29th November 1915, aged 54 years.
Inscription 012
In memory of James Aitken, who died at Southwick Bank, 2nd July 1844, aged 82 years. Also Margaret Herries, his spouse, who died 29th Sept’r. 1846, aged 82 years. Also James Aitken, their son, who died in Birmingham, Nov’r. 10th 1821, aged 20 years. Also Robert Aitken, who died in Norwich, March 10th 1824, aged 25 years. John Aitken, who died at Southwick Bank, 23rd May 1869, aged 71 years. Elizabeth Aitken, who died at same place, 9th Nov’r. 1870, aged 67 years. Also Samuel Aitken, who died at same place, 29th Oct, 1883, aged 78 years. And Margaret Forrest, his wife, who died there 22nd August 1891, aged 77 years. John Aitken, who died at Crocketford, 21st Feb. 1933, aged 81 years. Helen Stewart, his wife, who died at Castle Douglas, 8th Oct. 1944, aged 83 years.
Inscription 013
In memory of Capt. Samuel Robson, late in Glebe of Southwick, who departed this life 22nd Sept. 1803, aged 26 years. Also John Robson, who died at Glebe, 4th Sept. 1811, aged 70 years. Also Jean Young, his spouse, di24th March 1811, aged 72 years. Also Capt. John Robson, who died in Liverpool, 12th Nov. 1810, aged 25 years. Also Capt. James Robson who died 7th April 1811, aged 41 years. Sons of the above John Robson. And Jean Young Agnes Robson, their sister, died at Roundfell, Southwick, November 1838, aged 71 years. John Hannah, Burnside Cottage, died 12th Sept. 1865, aged 70 years. Mary Robson, his spouse, died 15th April 1868, aged 75 years, and is interred in St. John’s Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne. The dead in Christ shall rise first.
Inscription 014
In memory of Robert Nicholson in Drumcow, who died 26th September 1812, aged 67 years. Also Jean Haugh, his mother in law, who died 9th November 1791, aged 78 years. Also Margaret Nicholson, daughter of the above Robert Nicholson, who died 13th August 1784, aged 4 months. And John Nicholson, his son, who died 17th October 1785, aged 3 months. Also Mary Nicholson, spouse to John Johnston in Drumcow, and daughter of the above Robert Nicholson, who died 30th Dec’r 1813, aged 35 years. And of Nicholas Nicholson, his spouse, who died 10th October 1822, aged 79 years. And Jean Nicholson, her sister, who died 6th July 1836, aged 77 years.
Inscription 015
In loving memory of Elizabeth Blackwood Smith, beloved wife of John Osborne Tait, who died at Clonyard, Southwick, January 22nd 1897, aged 59 years. Also John Osborne Tait, who died at Millburn Bank, Southwick, 6th December 1908, aged 91 years.
Inscription 016
In memory of John Harries, who died at Parkhead, 29th April 1826, aged 57 years. Also his daughter Mary, who died in infancy. Also Janet Gibson, his wife, died 5 Jan’y 1848, aged 76 years. Also William Harries, son of John Harries, joiner, Glensone, who died 22 October 1839, aged 6 years. Also Henrietta Harries, who died 22 May 1850, aged 12 years. Also the said John Harries, who died in Maxwelltown, 16th November 1862, aged 59. Also Henrietta Kirkpatrick, his wife, who died at same place, 18th March 1882, aged 81.
Inscription 017
In loving memory of Agnes Marion, third daughter of Adam Davidson, who died at Low Glensone, 11th May 1887, aged 6 years & 10 months. Also Janet, his eldest daughter, who died at Culkiest, 6th August 1894, aged 32 years. The above Adam Davidson, who died at Bogfoot, 6th Sept. 1906, aged 65 years. Also Marion Bell, his wife who died at Bogfoot, 8th Dec. 1905, aged 61 years. Pte. Adam Edward Davidson, R.S., their son, died of wounds in Palestine, 6th Nov. 1917, aged 34 years. John Adam Davidson, who was killed in action, near Zonnebeke, Belgium, 9th Oct. 1917, aged 21 years, beloved son of Walter and Catherine Davidson, of Didsbury, Manchester, and grandson of the above Adam and Marion Davidson.
Inscription 018
In memory of Samuel Wilson, who died at Sandyhills, 12th April 1834, aged 76 years. And Betty Carson, his spouse, who died at same place, 15th Feb’y. 1836, aged 72 years. Also Elizabeth Cochrane Wilson, their daughter, who died 18th March 1884, aged 83 years.
Inscription 019
In memory of John Aitken, who died at New Farm Cottage, 4th April 1882, aged 74 years. Also Marion Currie, spouse of above, who died at Dunmuck, 23rd October 1895, aged 87 years.
