Monumental Inscriptions at Twynholm Churchyard
Inscription 001
In loving memory of David Clacherty, who died at Twynholm, 13th Oct’r 1917, aged 69 years. Also his daughter Jessie, who died at Humboldt, Sask., 30th Nov’r 1918, aged 33 years. Also Jessie Ross, wife of the said David Clacherty, who died at Twynholm, 27th December 1930, in her 81st year.
Inscription 002
In affectionate remembrance of Janet McCheyne, beloved wife of John Scott, Glengap, who died 8th January 1911, aged 71 years. Also the above John Scott, who died 23rd Oct 1922, aged 81 years. Also Margaret Jessie, and Sarah Penelope, twin daughters of George and Mary Caig, who died in infancy, 1917, Granddaughters of the above. Also Mary Jane Scott, beloved wife of George Caig, and younger daughter of the above John Scott, who died at Arnshee, Barrhill ,30th August 1960 aged 85 years. Also the above George Caig, died at Girvan, 12th December 1968 aged 82 years
Inscription 003
In loving memory of Robert Brydson, who died at Millhouse, 6th March 1915, aged 17 months.
Inscription 004
In loving memory of Sarah Garmory, wife of William Heron, died at Twynholm, 16th Feb'y 1939, aged 64 years. Also William Heron, died at Sanquhar, 19th Aug 1951, aged 82 years. Their son James, died 6th May 1915, aged 17 years, Their son William, Pte, 1st Royal North Lancs, missing 25th Feb 1917 aged 21 years. Their son John died 1st May 1932, aged 28 years, Their son Alexander, Gnr., R.H.A., killed in action 26th July 1944, aged 32 years.
Inscription 005
Sacred to the memory of Robert Davies, who died at Twynholm Village, on the 19th Jan 1863, in the 72nd year of his age. Also Mary Clune, his wife, died at Twynholm Village, Jan 3rd 1873, aged 72 years. Also Agnes his daughter, who died at Lochhill, Tongueland, 2nd July 1860, aged 27 years. Also Robert Davies, their son died at Craigaploch, Rerwick, 30th Jan 1873, aged 34 years. Also David Davies their son, who died at Back Grange, Kirkcudbright, 14th July 1908 aged 78 years. Also Marion Thompson, wife of the above David Davies, who died at Hightae Cottages, Castle Douglas, 1st March 1927, aged 76 years.
Inscription 006
In loving memory of Isabella Brown, wife of John Green, who died at Twynholm, 14th August 1895, aged 58 years.
Inscription 007
Erected by Robert Kirkpatrick in memory of Margaret Burnie, his wife, who died at Springholm, 13th Oct 1889, aged 69 years. The said Robert Kirkpatrick ,died at Springholm, on 27th June 1892, aged 72 years.
Inscription 008a
Erected by Robert Cummack in loving memory of James Frederick Murray, who died at Glencroft, 26th February 1909, aged 37 years.
Inscription 008b
In loving memory of David C. Taylor, who died 1st June 1921, schoolmaster of this parish for over 23 years. Erected by his loving wife and children.
Inscription 009
Erected by Samuel Sproat in memory of his wife Elizabeth Rain, who died at Twynholm Village, 4th Sept 1871, aged 67 years. The said Samuel Sproat ,died at Twynholm Village, 10th June 1887, aged 67 years
Inscription 010
In loving memory of William Baird who died at Newmills, Tongland, 10th Feb 1903, aged 72 years. Also Isabella McMillan his wife, who died at Newmills, Tongland, 25th October 1906, aged 83 years. Also Jane his daughter, who died 19th May 1861, aged 3 years. Also Isabella his daughter, who died 6th June 1875, aged 6 years. Also James McMillan his son, who died at Twynholm, on 21st Oct 1925, aged 59 years. Also Elizabeth his daughter, who died at Gatehouse, 5th April 1947, aged 87 years.
Inscription 011
Erected by William Milroy in memory of his wife, Marion Meikle, who died at Drummore, 21st April 1876, aged 29 years. Also of Elizabeth Caig, his wife who died at Culraven, Borgue, 29th Nov'r 1890, aged 30 years. Also Elizabeth his daughter, who died 14th Jan'y 1892, aged 21 years. Also the said William Milroy, who died at Hallcroft, Corsock, 3rd May 1914, aged 64 years.
Inscription 012
In memory of Thomas McMiken who died at Twynholm, 22nd Dec'r 1863, aged 53 years. Also Agnes Taggart his spouse, who died at Moatcroft, on the 5th July 1881, aged 74 years. Also James McMiken, their son who died at Ashland, Twynholm, 11th February 1905, aged 62 years. Also Agnes Bland, wife of the said James McMiken, who died at same place 24th March 1907, aged 63 years. Also his son James McMiken, who died at Dalquhairn, Castle Douglas, 30th Sept 1947, aged 66 years. Also Barbara Agnes Callander, wife of the above ,who also died at Dalquhairn, 30th Oct'r 1969, aged 82 years.
Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away.
Inscription 013
In memory of John Rain, Merchant, Twynholm, who died 17th June 1860, aged 78 years. Margaret Halliday his spouse, who died 11th Oct'r 1860, aged 81 years. Jane their daughter, who died 21st Sept 1860, aged 41 years. Margaret, John and Agnes their children who died in infancy. Mary their daughter, who died 21st Dec'r 1862, aged 55 years. Margaret their daughter, who died 5th Jan'y 1864, aged 52 years. William their son, who died 9th Sept 1896, aged 85 years.
Inscription 014
In loving memory of Rosemary Beatrice Sawford,, who died at Largs, 9th Dec 1915, aged 11 months.
Day after day we saw her fade,
And gently sink away,
And yet within our hearts we prayed,
That she might longer stay.
Inscription 015
Erected by William Houston to the memory of Margaret McCulloch, his spouse, who died at High Cumpston, 3rd Jan 1861, aged 35 years. Also Robert their son, who died at Barharrow, Parish of Borgue, 13th August 1846, aged 3 years. Also Alexander their son, who died at Ingleston, 7th May 1860, aged 25 years. Also Samuel his son, who died at High Cumpstone, Nov'r 1st 1863, aged 18 years. Also Archibald his son, who died at High Cumpstone, Nov'r 18th 1863 aged 25 years. Also John his son, who died on the passage to Queensland, June 10th 1864, aged 20 years. Also William Gordon his son, who died at High Cumpstone, April 3rd 1866, aged 26 years. The said William Houston, died at Twynholm Village, April 3rd 1888, aged 76 years. Agnes Herries, wife of the above William Houston, died at Bank of Bishopton, 26th Oct'r 1906 aged 76 years.
Inscription 016
In memory of Agnes Beattie, wife of Hugh Woods, now at Kempleton, who died at Barlochan, 27th Jan 1860, aged 29 years. Katherine their daughter, died at Liverpool 14th July 1886, aged 34 years. Also his wife Margaret Heron, who died at Kempleton, 3rd March 1891, aged 47 years. Also Mary Kie her daughter, who died at Kempleton, 30th August 1877, aged 17 years. Also his son William G. Woods who died 27th April 1899, aged 47 years. Also the above Hugh Woods who died 10th April 1914, aged 86 years. Also his son Andrew B. Woods, who died in Ohio, U.S.A., 1925 aged 70 years. Also Jane Millington his daughter, who died 17th Dec'r 1926, aged 70 years. Interred at Liverpool. Also Isabella Woods, wife of Ducan Gray and grand-daughter of the above, who died 14th November 1932, aged 60 years. Also Isabella Halliday Woods, daughter of the above Hugh Woods, who died 4th July 1933, aged 80 years. Also Mary his daughter and widow of William Clark, who died 23rd May 1942, aged 83 years.
Inscription 017
Erected by James Linwood in memory of his wife, Janet McClanachan, who died here on 13th Jan'y 1864, aged 61 years. Also his son Andrew, who died here on 26th Feb'y 1860, aged 21 years. And his daughter Jane who died here on 12th Oct'r 1861, aged 20 years. Also his son George who died on Ramsay, Isle of Man, on 31st Jan'y 1865 aged 22 years. Also his son John who died at Clifton, Ontario, 22nd August 1887, aged 36 years. The said James Linwood, died at Twynholm Village, 10th Oct 1884 aged 93 years.
Inscription 018
Erected by Hugh Orr in memory of his wife, Janet Lenox, who died at Glen Kirkmabreck on 17th Nov 1862, aged 33 years. Also of his son Andrew, who died at Inglestone, 8th June 1860, aged 3 years. Also Mary McCoskrie his wife, who died at Gatehouse of Fleet 25th September 18-9 aged -- years. Also the above Hugh Orr, who died at Underwood, 20th July 1910, in his 84th year.
Inscription 019
Erected by William Hannah in memory of his daughter Agnes, who died at Inglestone, 3rd Dec 1865, aged 22 years. Also Janet McGhie, his wife who died at Doon, Twynholm, 24th March 1893, aged 70 years. Also the above William Hannah, who died at Kirkcudbright, 24th August 1906, aged 89 years.
