Memorials of Kirkandrews Upon Esk
These are arranged in alphabetical order: I have kept Gilchrist's original numbering which is an indication of the position of the gravestone. Those without numbers are not in Gilchrist's document, and have been recorded by myself unless stated otherwise
38) In memory of Sibil, wife of William McFADEN, who died at Blackbank 21st September 1854 aged 51. And William their son who died at Longtown 9th July 1837 aged 2 years and 6 months. And above William McFADEN who died 30th April 1869 aged 81. Post 1855 inscriptions.
In memory of John BELL of Carwhinlay who died July 14th 1895 aged 81 years. Joan McVEAN his wife who died February 5th 1900 aged 82 years. Also Anne daughter of the above who died February 19th 1857 aged 1 year and 8 months. Also Jeannie daughter of the above who died at Thornhill Dumfriesshire 11th June 19-- aged 73 years.
195) In memory of Francis, son of Thomas and Elizabeth MCVETTIE who died at Bogburn 19th November 1836 aged 2. And Robert their son who died 23rd November 1836 aged 4. And above Elizabeth who died 2nd December 1839.
148) In memory of Jane COLT of Browhead who died 11th May 1785 aged 45. And David FERGUSON her son killed in a gravel pit near Brantwith North Britain 26th December 1787 aged 21.
(reverse): In memory of Andrew McVITTIE of Browhead who died 20th May 1810 aged 62.
23) In memory of John MCVITTIE of Longtown who died 23rd February 1811 aged 68. And Margaret his wife who died 21st January 1820 aged 79. And Jane his daughter who died 20th February 1791 aged 21. And John their son who died 5th March 1824 aged 53. And Ann his daughter who died 26th July 1831 aged 43.
Reverse: In Memory of John [...] who died 2- January 1768 aged 67. And Jane his wife who died 30th September 1786 aged 80.
Note: this latter inscription is recorded by Gilchrist as being the memorial to a John McVittie and his wife. However the surname on the stone has flaked off completely.
Checking the parish register, the dates match the burials of John Forster and his wife Jane White. John Forster was uncle to John McVittie, whose memorial is recorded on the other side of the stone. John McVitties parents were John McVittie and his wife Mary Forster.
Note: from the Carlisle Journal March 13th 1824 On the 5th inst at the Crown Inn, Botchergate in this city, Mr John M’Vitie of Longtown, aged 53.
26) In memory of Archibald MARR of Longtown died 4th March 1813 aged 72. And Sibyl his wife who died May 1810 aged 68. And Jane their daughter who died 24th January 1830 aged 56. And James their son late member of Holy Temple Lodge who died at Longtown 27th August 1834 aged 51.
(reverse) To the memory of [...] wife of Archibald MARR, Longtown, who died 17th [...] 1768 aged 24. (Stone badly weathered)
Note: from the Carlisle Patriot September 6th 1834
Inquest at Longtown on the 28th ult, on the body of James Marrs, aged 49, who a few days before fell from the loft at the brewery there down a flight of steps, and received a concussion of the brain and other injuries.
Verdict - accidental death.
27) Interred here Jane, wife of John MARRS of Longtown, who died 4th May 1766 aged 64. Also above John MARRS who died 2nd December 1783 aged 68.
Reverse: In memory of John MARRS, merchant in Longtown, who died 28th November 1798 aged 56.
28) Here lies Archibald MYARS of Park who died 15th May 1707 aged 70. Here lies Rosey, wife of John MARRS who died 20th July 1736.
30) In memory of James MARRS of Browhead who died 22nd November 1792 aged 33. And Bridget his wife who died at Longtown 25th July 1815 aged 66. And James their son who died 27th March 1845 aged 59. And John, son of James and Sibella MARS who died 26th January 1829 in infancy. And above Sibella MARS who died 17th April 1860 aged 70. Post 1855 inscriptions on reverse.
31) In memory of Bridget daughter of John and Mary MARRS of Longtown who died 3rd January 1812 aged 2. And above Mary MARRS who died 24th April 1835 aged 50. And above John MARRS who died 10th September 1855 aged 72. Post 1855 inscriptions on reverse.
68) Tablestone: In memory of Thomas MARSHALL of Millikinsbush who died 11th May 1812 aged 56. And Jane his wife who died 25th November 1830 aged 60. And John their son who died 2nd March 1844 aged 38. And Richard Nixon MARSHALL who died at Blackburn, Lancashire 12th March 1852 aged 44.
69) Tablestone: To the memory of John MARSHALL of Beck who died 27th August 1776 aged 49. And Mary his wife who died 11th March 1804 aged 72. And John their son who died 25th September 1825 aged 60. And Margaret his wife who died at Longtown 7th February 1847 aged 66. And Mary their daughter who died at Scarrowhill 31st May 1843 aged 52.
70) In memory of Robert MARSHALL of Becklees who died [...] aged 94. Also [...] his wife who died 18th March 1806 aged 86.
71) In memory of James MARSHALL of [...]shistown who died 12th November 1746 aged 42.
187) Tablestone: In memory of John MARTIN who died 1738 aged 42. Barbra his wife who died 10th June 1784 aged 82.
8) Sacred to the memory of William Henry, 3rd son of Pulteney MEIN Esq who died at Forge, Canonbie, 10th January 1818 aged 6 months.
92) Erected in memory of Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac and Jane MILBURN of Catlowdy, who died 29th August 1823 aged 16 months. Post 1855 inscriptions.
111) Sacred to the memory of Eleanor wife of Charles MITCHELL of Stonegarthside who died 16th November 1811 aged 23. And William MITCHELL son of above who died 8th October 1817 aged 10. And above Charles MITCHELL who died at Arthurseat 14th January 1860 aged 77. And Margaret MITCHELL his wife who died at Arthurseat 1st August 1860 aged 53.
112) In memory of Matthew MITCHELL of Nookfoot who died 1st October 1808 aged 82. And Elizabeth his wife who died at Nookfoot 25th March 1815 aged 76. And Matthew his son who died at Stoneygate 11th January 1836 aged 65. And Jane his wife who died 11th June 1843 aged 64.
Note: from the Carlisle Journal October 8th 1808
A few days ago, aged 80 years, Mr Matthew Mitchell of Nook-foot in this county, and colliery agent to Sir James Graham Bart. His death was occasioned by the overturning of a cart.
113) In memory of Isabella daughter of Matthew MITCHELL of Beyond the Wood who died 21st July 1788 aged 18. And Jane his daughter who died 26th December 1785 aged 18.
32) Erected in memory of Bridget, daughter of John and Isabella BLAYLOCK of Moat, who died 7th March 1825 aged 15. And Janet their daughter, wife of James MITCHELHILL, who died 30th January 1838 aged 24. Also the above Isabella BLAYLOCK who died May 22nd 1856 aged 87 years. Also Margaret their daughter who died June 6th 1859 aged 57 years. Also the above John BLAYLOCK who died October 3rd 1861 aged 84 years. Also Christiana their daughter who died January 24th 1887 aged 80 years. Also John BLAYLOCK their son who died February 28th 1878 aged 54 years.
(reverse): Archibald FARISH late of Riddings who died at Langholm July 28th 1905 aged 74 years. Also Thomas his son who died in infancy. Also Catherine MITCHELHILL his wife who died at Tail Canonbie on July 19th 1922 aged 86 years. Also Catherine their daughter who died at Langholm October 17th 1919 aged 44 years. Interred at Langholm Cemetery.
94) Sacred to the memory of John MURRAY of Moat who died 22nd May 1835 aged 88. Mary his wife who died 9th October 1826 aged 80. Jane their daughter who died 4th October 1812 aged 34.
96) In memory of George MURRAY of Pethmoor who died 22nd November 1824 aged 74. And Elizabeth his wife who died 23rd September 1830 aged 74.
(reverse): Erected to the memory of Isabella wife of William MURRAY of Carwhinlaw who died 23rd September 1823 aged 36. Of Elizabeth their daughter who died 6th October 1815 aged 5. And Elizabeth and Jane their daughters who died in infancy. And Eleanor, George and Robert, sons and daughter of William and Mary MURRAY who died in infancy. And Jannet, their daughter who died in infancy. And John their son who died at Longtown 15th September 1855 aged 17. Also Mary daughter of the above William and Isabella MURRAY who died Decr 1864 aged 56 years. Also the above William MURRAY who died at Longtown March 20th 1860 aged 85 years. Also Mary his wife who died October 5th 1878 aged 80 years.
97) In memory of William MURRAY of Longtown Moor who died 25th January 1859 aged 88. Mary his wife who died at Longtown 6th September 1852 aged 81. And John their son who died 6th November 1801 aged 3. Post 1855 inscriptions.
98) Erected in memory of William MURRAY of Longtown who died 13th March 1784 aged 91. And Jannet his wife who died 15th July 1784 aged 66.
249) In memory of Sarah, daughter of James and Sarah MURRAY of Longtown who died 11th January 1851 aged 5. Post 1855 inscriptions.
118) In memory of John NAPIER shoemaker of Longtown who died 5th November 1830 aged 38. And Charles his son who died 29th February 1820 aged 14 months. And Sibella his wife who died 5th April 1872 aged 79. Post 1855 inscriptons.
(reverse): In memory of William NAPIER of Longtown who died 16th December 1817 aged 83. And Margaret his wife who died 22nd February 1800 aged 48. William, David and William who died in infancy. James their son who died at London 21st November 1799 aged 27. James their son who died 12th April 1801 aged 17 months. Ann their daughter who died 5th June 1802 aged 24. Charles their son who died 8th September 1805 aged 23.
Note: from the Carlisle Patriot November 29th 1817
At Longtown, on Saturday last the 22nd Inst. William Napier aged 83 years. He was a native of Dumfries, but had resided at Longtown upward of 40 years. He was uncle to John Napier Esq. of Castle Douglas, and father to William Napier, the young man we noticed some time ago as behaving so gallantly in taking a French officer at the battle of Waterloo.
119) (Bad stone) [...] Also Frances NAPIER wife of above James NAPIER who died at Longtown 13th March 1849 aged 47.
20) (Tablestone in corner of church) Sacred to the memory of John SCRYMSOUR who died at Kirkandrews 21st June 1778 aged 62. Also Mary his wife who died 30th November 1806 aged 78. Also Rev John NICHOL 44 years curate of this parish who died 16th October 1826 aged 69. Also Mary wife of Rev John NICHOL and neice of above John and Mary SCRYMSOUR who died 25th May 1811 aged 31. Also Anthony NICHOL their son who died at Isel 11th April 1831 aged 35. Also John Scrymsour, eldest son of above Anthony NICHOL who died in Australia 22nd June 1859 aged 25.
Note: from the Carlisle Patriot October 28th 1826 On Monday last, at Kirkandrews on Esk, in his 70th year, after a few days illness, the Rev. Mr Nichol, of which parish he had been curate for 44 years -first under the Rev. Dr. James, secondly under his son the Rev. John James, and for the last 36 years of his life, under the present incumbent, the Rev. Fergus Graham, rector of Arthuret and Kirkandrews on Esk, during all of which protracted period Mr Nichol ever conducted himself with such serenity of manners and unaffected piety as to not only endear himself to the flock he had the oversight of, but to all those who were particularly acquainted with him and with whom his memory will long be held in pleasing remembrance
From the Carlisle Patriot April 13th 1839 At Linshall-field, near Isell, on Thursday last, aged 36, Mr Anthony Nichol, second son of the late Rev Mr Nichol of Kirkandrews on Esk, much respected.
56) In memory of Andrew NICHOL who died Decr 26th 1859 aged 46 years. Also John Graham his son who died April 21st 1842 in infancy. Also Janet his daughter who died March 9th 1843 in infancy. Also William his son who died July 4th 1848 in infancy. Also Andrew his son who died March 11th 1859 aged 4 years. Also Frances his daughter who died March 20th 1859 aged 9 years. Also James his son who died April 22nd 1859 aged 13 years. Also Fanny ROBERTSON their daughter who died Dec 25th 1896 aged 32 years. Also Frances wife of the above Andrew NICHOL who died Oct 20th 1909 aged 89 years.
250) In memory of John NICHOL who died at Bush of Esk 9th May 1817 aged 38. And William his son who died in infancy. And Jannet NICHOL his wife who died at Longtown 12th May 1854 aged 65.
Erected in memory of Isabella daughter of Robert and Jane NICHOL who died at Riddinghill Cottage 6th October 1907 aged 1 year and 4 months.
167) In memory of John, son of John and Mary OLIVER who died at Scotchdyke 23rd July 1816 aged 2. And James their son who died 8th August 1824 aged 12. And above John OLIVER who died 25th May 1840 aged 71. And Mary his wife who died 9th December 1838 aged 68.
Note: from the Carlisle Journal August 14th 1824
On Monday last, an inquest was taken at Dykeside, parish of Kirkandrews on Esk, on view of the body of James Oliver, aged 13, who on the preceding day, while ascending from a well, fell from the ladder to a depth of 14 feet, by which he died instantly.
170) In memory of David, son to David PEELL of Browhead who died 21st April 1785 aged 19.
(reverse): Here lies John PEIL of Lallonstown, carpenter and joiner, who died 11th August 1751 aged 50. And Mary his wife who died 21st August 1751 aged 50.
147) In memory of Catherine, daughter of Thomas and Mary PHILIP who died at Rockcliff 25th September 1847 aged 1 year and 10 months. Post 1855 inscriptions.
91) Erected in memory of Margaret, wife of Thomas POTTS of Mont, who died 31st August 1835 aged 65.
45) To the memory of Rev Thomas RAILTON who died at Oakbank 24th July 1777 aged 23. And Mary his mother, wife of John FERGUSON of Oakbank, who died 22nd February 1780 aged 66.
131) Here lies John RIDLEY Blacksmith in Batinbush who died 15th August 1731 aged 60.
Ridley armorial bearing on 131
132) In memory of Christopher RIDLEY of Shadwellcrook who died 20th October 1798 aged 67. And Mary his daughter who died 1st May 1815 aged 24. And Mary his wife who died 27th June 1822 aged 73. And Christopher their son who died 13th February 1845 aged 62.Post 1855 inscriptions.
160) In memory of James ROBERTSON who died at Path 14th February 1819 aged 96. And Mary his wife who died 28th April 1813.
179) To the memory of David TATE of Clarkstown who died 30th October 1756 aged 62. And Jane his wife who died 3rd April 1771 aged 7-. And William their son who died 6th January 1754 aged 24. And William their grandson and son to James ROBERTSON who died 26th May 1771 aged 10.
140) Here lies James ROBSON of Dikesid who died 12th February 1727 aged 103. And Mary his wife who died 24th [...] 1736 aged 96. And Margaret his daughter who died 24th October 1729 aged 82.
15) In memory of John RODDAN who died at Glinger Mill 24th January 1855 aged 48 years. Also Jannet wife of the above John RODDAN who died at Blackrigg 17th August 1886 aged 74 years. Helen RODDAN daughter of John RODDAN who died at Glinger Mill January 21st 1854 aged 21 years. Also John RODDAN son of the above who died at Blackrigg August 2nd 1887 aged 40? Years.
75) In memory of Joseph GRAHAM of Longtown who died 6th February 1795 aged 75. And Ann his wife who died 22nd March 1806 aged 80. Ann and Joseph his children who died in infancy. Mary ROME his grandchild who died 13th September 1792 aged 6. John his son who died 3rd October 1798 aged 30. William son of above Joseph and Ann who died 22nd December 1815 aged 62. And Mary their daughter who died 16th December 1816 aged 68.
76) Tablestone: in memory of Captain Samuel ROME late of His Majesty’s 4th WI Regiment, who died 16th May 1824 aged 64. Ann GRAHAM his wife who died at Longtown 9th May 1809 aged 48. And their children: Mary who died at Longtown 18th September 1792 aged 6; Mary Ann who died at Holland 16th February 1793 aged 3 months; Mary Ann who died at Grenada 11th January 1795? aged 3 weeks; John who died at St Vincent 5th November 1800 aged 9 months; Joseph, Lieut HM 64th Regiment who died at Surinam 28th August 1809 aged 20, and George ROME MD who died at Longtown 23rd November 1858 aged 61. Also Samuel George his son who died at Longtown April 17th 1866 aged 12 years. And Jane wife of the above George ROME who died at Longtown January 28th 1875 aged -- years.
212) In memory of Mary daughter of Richard JOHNSTON and Janet ROOME who died in Millhill 30th October 1835 aged 4. And Elizabeth their daughter who died 16th November 1835 aged 2. Post 1855 inscriptions.
180) In memory of Ann wife of John TATE of Sandbed who died 11th January 1758 aged 32. Robert their son who died 5th May [...] aged 64.
(reverse): In memory of Elizabeth wife of Samuel ROOK of Wigton and daughter of John TATE of Sandbed who died 14th February 1783 aged 29. Also Jane their daughter who died in infancy.
In loving memory of William RUSH who died at Riddings Farm August 27th 1927 aged 72 years. Also Mary beloved wife of the above who died December 26th 1935 aged 70 years.
