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Thanks to Fay Winkworth for the Blaylock/Wilson transcriptions, Sarah Batchelor for the McGlasson/Amos transcriptions, and Kathy Miller for the Irving inscriptions. Also many thanks to Howard for his lovely photos of Canonbie Church
In memory of Jenny Staig spouse to John AMOS of Newlands who died April 211 1803 aged 42 years. Also Rebecca their daughter who died in infancy. Also the said John AMOS who died July 22 1834 aged 66 years. In memory of John AMOS late in Canonby Mill who died 19 April 1795 aged 79 years. Also Margaret Graham spouse to John AMOS died at Bombie aged 62 years 13 July 1777. Also their sons Adam James and Thomas both born at one birth and died in infancy. Also William died in Africa 13 February 1770 aged 22 yeaars. Also Gilbert surgeon to the Traffick perished near Liverpool 16 October 1775 aged 19 yeaars. Also in memory of Margaret EDGAR spouse of Robert AMOS in Newtown who died April 17 1820 aged 76 years. And the same Robert AMOS died at Newtown June 23 1831 aged 88 years. These three Armstrong inscriptions sent by John Armstrong of Vancouver: In memory of Richard ARMSTRONG son of John ARMSTRONG tenant Moss-side who died Sept. 15th 1819, aged 28 years. Also of Revd John ARMSTRONG his son Curate of Thirsk in Yorkshire who died at Moss-side Sept. 14th, 1826 aged 28 years. Also of George his son, shoemaker, who died at Penrith Oct. 25th, 1826 aged 34 years. Also of the said John ARMSTRONG who died at Moss-side March 27th, 1835 aged 78 years. Also Francis ARMSTRONG his son who died at Jock’s Hill April 15th 1838 age 36 years. Also James ARMSTRONG his son who died on his passage home from AfricA Aug. 21st, 1838 age 27 years. Also Elizabeth his spouse who died at Byreburnfoot 9 of Aug. 1854 age 88 [Back of stone] Jeannie ARMSTRONG who died at Byreburnfoot 25 Aug 1879 age 73 years[Adjacent stone]Jean ARMSTRONG spouse to William ARMSTRONG in Gricetail who departed this life Dec. 22, 1722 aged 26 years. [Armstrong Crest on back of stone, with motto ‘Invicta Labore’] [Another adjacent stone, recorded by John Armstrong's Grandfather in 1928 but now gone:] John ARMSTRONG Died 1696 In memory of Andrew ARMSTRONG who died February 23rd 1848 aged 75 years. Also of Jane MORTON his wife who died April 8th 1848 aged 71 years. Also Francis son of Andrew and Jane ARMSTRONG in Millees Browhead who died July the 8th 1817 aged 3 years. Also Elizabeth their daughter who died October the 11th 1818 aged 18 years. In memory of Andrew ARMSTRONG who lost his life in Glenzierburn on the 6th of Decr 1826 aged 65 years. Of James RODDAN his son in law who died at Glenzier Mill the 3rd of Oct 1832 aged 29 years. December 23rd 1826 Carlisle Patriot In memory of James ARMSTRONG of Dykehead in Nicholforest who died the 29th Sept 1827 aged 87 years. Also of Elspeth Hope his wife who died the 25th Febry 1820 aged 75 years. Also Isabella daughter of James ARMSTRONG junior who died the 2nd of April 1829 in infancy. Also Margaret his daughter who died at Dykehead the 9th of January 1836 aged 2 years. Also the above named James ARMSTRONG junior who died at Dykehead 28th of June 1842 aged 66 years. Also Eleanor his wife who died Octr 7th 1867 aged 74 years. In memory of Janet Johnston spouse to William BEATTIE in Bankhead who died March 1st 1796 aged 40 years. Also William BEATTIE his son who died March 1 1792? aged 6 years. Also the above named William BEATTIE of Kinkry Hill Bewcastle who died August the 2 180-? Aged 63 years. Also - - their daughter - - In memory of Margaret Graham wife of John McNay BELL draper who died January 24th 1859 aged 25 years. Erected in memory of Francis BLAYLOCK who died at Low Sowerbies/Sourbies in Bewcastle 15 February 1860 aged 94 years. Mary EWART, wife of Francis BLACKLOCK, in Riddings who died October 4 1809 aged 33 years. Also of John, grandson of the above and son of George BLACKLOCK, who died at Sowerbies in Bewcastle July 30 1837 aged 13 years. In memory of Ann, daughter of William and Ann BLAYLOCK of Moat who died June 10 1850 aged 10 years. Also William their son who died July 26 1857 aged 25 years. Also Bridget their daughter who died January 16 1861 aged 24 years. Also Robert their son who died October 25 1862 aged 35 years. Also Sibbil their daughter who died July 12 1865 aged 15 years. Also Margaret their daughter who died May 2 1868 aged 24 years. Here lyes William BLELOCK who died at Cadgilside 20 February 1768 aged 35 years. Also James BLAYLOCK his son, who died 6 April 1765 aged 7 months. Also Isabella KERR his spouse who died at Crawskow 19 April 1809 aged 72 years. Here lyes John BLACKLOCK in Serk who died April 1748 aged 67 years. And Jean ARMSTRONG his spouse who dyed 31 December 1739 aged 67 years. Also his daughter Helen who died May 1733 aged 7 years. Also James his son who died at Catgillside 29 February 1760 aged 37 years. Also his daughters Mary and Jane - Mary died 17 April 17 1779 aged 63 years, Mary died 1 May 1779 aged 54 years. In memory of James BOYD in Low Moat who died 28 Decr 1815 aged 69 years. Of Isabel Morton his spouse who died Feb 28th 1829 aged 76 years. Of Robert their son who died in America April 1810 aged 30 years. Also John their son who died August 12th 1849 aged 64 years. To the memory of David EDGAR in Riddings who died Octr 3rd 1809 aged 73 years. Of Helen EDGAR his spouse who died 6th June 1839 aged 87 years. Also David EDGAR their son who died 1st January 1834 aged 52 years. Also John EDGAR their son who died 9th September 1834 aged 48 years. Also their grandson David EDGAR aged 1 year. And of their granddaughter Helen EDGAR aged 5 years. Also Margaret GRINDLEY spouse to the said David EDGAR who died Dec 11th 1862 aged 66 years. September 13th 1834 CJ To the memory of Frances the daughter of Robert & Mary EDGAR of Rowanburnfoot farmer who died in her infancy. Also the said Robert EDGAR who died in Langholm Febry 12th 1863 aged 67 years. Also the above Mary EDGAR who died Oct 28th 1857 aged 59 years. Also John EDGAR their son who died Febry 22nd 1853? aged 22 years. Also William EDGAR their son who died Novr 26th 1853? Aged 31 years. Also Frances EDGAR their daughter who died March 12th 1854 aged 16 years. Also Thomasina their daughter who died May 6th 1860 aged 25 years. In memory of James EDGAR in Riddings who died April the 13th 1813 aged 73 years. Margaret WILSON his spouse who died 6th Febry 1825 aged 82 years. Also David their son who died at Longtown the 4th day of June 1845 aged 69 years. At Longtown on Wednesday the 4th inst, Mr David Edgar, aged 69 years. He was many years gardener to the late Marquess of Bath. In memory of Thomas ELLIOT who died at Midknock Westerkirk Oct 30th 1921 aged 75 years. Also of Isabella Foster wife of the above who died at Irvington East Rigg Decr 26th 1923 aged 76 years. Also Walter Maxwell ELLIOT son of the above who died at Cafe Coast Castle West Afric Feb 2nd 1901 aged 24 years. In memory of John FORSTER who died at Slealands March 20th 1830 aged 84 years. Also John GRAHAM who died at Riddings March 5th 1811 aged 60 years. Also Frances FORSTER who died April 14th 1810 aged 49 years. Also Richard GRAHAM who died at Hallhills May 22nd 1856 aged 65 years. Also Margaret wife of the above Richard GRAHAM who died April 28th 1862 aged 73 years. In memory of William FORSTER weaver who died at Langholm Febry 28th 1800 aged 51 years. Of Jane LITTLE his spouse who died the 21st of March 1846 aged 84 years. Also William his son who died April 4th 1800 aged 2 years. And Elizabeth his daughter who died Jany 3rd 1801 aged 8 years. A second William died March 1802 aged 1 year & 9 months. Frances his daughter died Jany 31st 1806 aged 20 years. James their son died in Langholm Augt 27th 1810 aged 22 years. Also John their son who died in London April 17th 1828 aged 52 years & was interred in St Luke’s churchyard. And Richd? Forster their son who died the 9th of Feb 1844 aged 57 years. Erected in memory of Jane daughter of William FORSTER of Nookfoot died Decr the 22nd 1782 aged 18 years. And of Sarah his daughter who died - - Erected in memory of Peter GRAHAM who died at Cubbyhill 4th December 1825 in the 86th year of his age. Also Anne Nichol his spouse who died April 1831 aged 86 years. Also Peggy their daughter who died 6th August 1836 aged 50 years. NB Peter Graham and his wife Anne Nichol were the parents of William Graham of Cubby Hill, buried at Kirkandrews on Esk. Thanks to Martin Graham for this one. In memory of Andrew GRIEVE who died at Canonby 11 June 1848 aged 83 years. Also Jane Amos spouse to Andrew GRIEVE in Canonby Moor who died July 25 1810 aged 11 years. Also Robert GRIEVE his son who died January 21 1811 aged 9 years. In memory of Maggie Smith Haran wife of William HOGG Priory Hill House Canonbie who died 22nd January 1905. In memory of Robert son of Robert HOGG in Canonbiemill who died January 15th 1810 aged 1- months. Also Hannah his daughter who died January 20th 1810 aged 3 years. Also the above Robert HOGG who died at Stonknowgate 24th of Decr 1841 aged 74 years. Also Jane BLAYLOCK spouse to the above who died at Yearningsyke May 26th 1853 aged 82 years. Also of Margaret LITTLE spouse of Robert HOGG junior who died at Pick Dick Head in the parish of Kirkandrews May 15th 1860 aged 27 years. Interred here the body of Joseph son of John and Jane IRVING in Riddings who died May 25th 1781 aged 3 years. Mary their daughter who died April 13th 1782 aged 2 years. In memory of Andrew IRVING, son to Robert IRVING in Hawkshall, who was Captain of the ship "Orange Grove", died at Lagos in Africa February 25th 1791 aged 32 years. Also William IRVING, who was 22 years in Jamaica died at Hawkshall January 6th 1808 aged 43 years. Also Isabell IRVING, who died 4th September 1810 aged 37 years. Also William IRVING, son to John IRVING, who died June - - aged 24 years. Also Margaret ARMSTRONG, who died November 23rd 18- - aged 82 years. Also John IRVING husband of the above Margaret ARMSTRONG who died June 1838 ? aged 87 years In Memory of William IRVING son of John IRVING and Margaret ARMSTRONG, who died at Hawkshall 17th January 1827 aged 24 years. Also Andrew their son who died 11 Feb 1867 aged 70 years. George, their son who died 1st May 1867 aged 66 years. Robert their son, who died 23 January 1874 aged 75 years. Thomas, their son who died 21st January 1876 aged 68 years. Janet their daughter died 11 April 1890 aged 77. Margaret their daughter who died 20 Dec 1891 aged 87 years. NB Andrew Irving who died in 1867 was a wine and spirit merchant in Longtown. His nephew Romulus Graham Irving is buried at Arthuret. In memory of Helen Armstrong spouse of William JACKSON late of Hairlawmill who died April 14th 1832 aged 49 years. Also Jane their daughter who died in her infancy. Also the above William JACKSON who died in Langholm August 4th 1858 aged 78 years. Also William their son who died at Langholm 29th of Sept 1852 aged 32 years. Also William son of Henry JACKSON who died at Langholm 11th of Aug 1851 aged 11 months. Also Christian and Andrew who died in infancy. Also Henry his son who died March 23rd 1861 aged 2 years. In memory of Robert LITTLE of Cowrigg who departed this life at the Sink March 27th 1776 aged 54 years. Also his wife Elizabeth who died October -7 1796 aged 74 years. Also their first son Robert died in his infancy. Also their son George died February - - Also - -their son - - In memory of George LITTLE Tower of Sark who died April 12th 1793 aged 76 years. Also John LITTLE his son who died December 7th 1795 aged 32 years. Also Helen Armstrong spouse to George LITTLE who died Augt the 10 1809 aged 81 years. John McGLASSON in Closses who died February 1790 aged 57 years. Also Jennet his daughter who died May 1791 aged 14 years. Also Will and Jennet his children who died in infancy. Also Elizabeth PEERS his spouse who died December 2 1819 aged 88 years. Also John his son who died January 19 1823 (no age cut) And Thomas McGLASSON who died at Closses 10 April 1827 aged 62 years. Also Mary LITTLE spouse to the above Thomas McGLASSON who died at Lockerby April 21 1856 aged 71 years. In memory of Margaret McGLASON spouse to John CARLYLE who died at Clofsef 17 March 1835 aged 26 years. Also Elizabeth their daughter who died 28 July 1853 aged 20 years. Also said John CARLYLE who died at Langholm 6 December 1877 aged 73 years In memory of James McGLASON son of Thomas McGLASON who died December 15 1811 aged 15 years. Also Jannet BYRES who died February 24 1827 aged 75 years. Also William JOHNSTONE their grandson who died July 3 1827 aged 16 years. In memory of Thomas McGLASON in Shortsholm who died December 20 1814 aged 72 years. Also Elizabeth BEATTIE his spouse who died 8 October 1820 aged 74 years. Also Janet McGLASON daughter of Thomas McGLASON in Shortsholm who died August 19 1795 aged 26 years. Also Jane and Christopher who died in infancy. In memory of Jane ELLIOT wife of David McGLASSON who died at Byreburnside 24 February 1928 aged 31. Also David McGlASSON who died at Newcastleton 29 April 1947 aged 56. And his second wife Agnes DINWOUDIE who died 8 March 1976 aged 86. In memory of William SCOTT late of Penton Mill who died at Newcastleton Nov 16th 1849 aged 69 years. Also Margaret GOODFELLOW his spouse who died Janry 8th 1857 aged 60 years. Also Archibald his son who died at Lockport County of Niagra State of New York North America May 30th 1840 aged 24 years. Also Elizabeth his daughter who died Jany 23rd 1841 aged 20? Years. Also William his son who died in infancy. In memory of Peter WILLSON of Moat who died January 9 1807 aged 89 years. Also Mary WRIGHT his spouse who died December 4 1806 aged 91 years. Also Thomas BLAYLOCK who died November 20 1843 Aged 88 years. Also Ann WILLSON, wife to Thomas BLAYLOCK who died March 8 1841 Aged 88 years. Note: from the Carlisle Patriot November 25th 1843 Andrew WILSON who died at Riddings December 27 1796 aged 51 ? years. Also Hannah BLAYLOCK his wife who died October 11 1784 aged 38 years. Also John Hewitson their son who died at Beyond the Wood, May 11 1868 aged 84 years. Also Mary JOHNSTONE his wife who died July ?7 1824? aged 55 years. Andrew WILSON of Hollows died 7 September 1881 aged 70 years. John WILSON of Forge Blaehead died 16 December 1845 aged 79 years. Also Margaret THOMPSON his wife 30 September 1855 aged 84 years Walter WILSON died at Knottyholm 21 October 1848 aged 71 years. Both of these built into the wall at the main gate- Here lye George TEALFER who died the water Nover the 1 1696, being the Lord's Day as they were going home from the kirk after sermon, age 22. Here lyes Andrew CROSBIE, son to David CROSBIE in GLINYER who died in the water Novert (sic) 1 1696, being the Lord's Day as they were going home from kirk after sermon, age 2 Tradition states that the Esk River came down in flood during the service and the boat was overloaded carrying 28 to 35 of the passengers who were drowned. Two are buried in Kirkandrews--William ATTCHISON and Adam LITTLE of Millrighs buried the same day. (Thanks to Robert Telford for sending these two, transcribed by Helen Reichenbach).
On the 7th inst. as Andrew Armstrong, hostler at the Durham Ox Inn, Rickergate, was crossing the Glinger near Longtown, on horseback, he was carried downstream in consequence of it being in a swollen state, and having lost his seat, it is supposed, was unfortunately drowned. His body has not yet been recovered.
Melancholy Occurrence
On Wednesday last a man’s hat was found floating in the river Petteril, about a mile below Wreay, which led to suspicions of its owner being drowned, which afterwards proved too true. It was found to belong to Mr John Edgar, grocer, of Rickergate, Carlisle (brother to Mr Edgar of the firm of Swan and Edgar, drapers, Piccadilly, London) who had been at Wreay on Tuesday last, attending to a farm he had recently taken at that place. During that evening he had gone to visit a neighbour on the opposite side of the Petteril, where he stayed till near eleven at night; and as the night was dark and the river much swollen, he was urged to allow one of the family to accompany him until he had passed the bridge. He persisted, however, in objecting to his precaution, and at length set off alone. He appears to have missed the bridge and to have got below it where owing to the darkness and the great height of the water, he had lost himself and finally was carried away by the river. The traces of footsteps were seen next day close to the water . . .
At Longtown on the 22nd inst, Mr Thomas Blaylock, late of Moat in the parish of Kirkandrews on Esk, he was a farmer under Sir JRG Graham Bart, and his father the late Sir James Graham, Bart, for upwards of 60 years, aged 89.
