My own comments or names from other sources etc. are in [square brackets], CMF.
Source: Wm. Cramond, A.M. L.L.D., Schoolmaster of Cullen, The Church and Churchyard of Rathven, 1885.
(1) To the memory of The Hays of Rannes and Lenplum. 1121. Sir William Hay of Locharet was ancestor of the noble family of Tweedale. 1474 He married a second wife, Alicia, daughter of Sir William Hay of Errol, by whom he had Sir Edmund Hay of Lenplum and Morum, who married Margaret Kerr, and had Dugald Hay of Lenplum, who married Helen Cockburn, daughter of Cockburn of Newhall. Their children were:- 1520. 1, Edmund Hay of Lenplum; 2, George Hay of Rannes; 3, William Hay of Edderston; 4 Andrew Hay of Ranfield. 1562. The above George Hay was Superintendent of Glasgow and Aberdeen, Secretary to the Privy Council in the year 1567, and Rector of Rathven. He added the lands of Faskin and Findachy to his patrimonial inheritance. He also acquired the lands of Edderston, which he bestowed on his brother William, and the lands of Ranfield, which he gave to his brother Andrew. 1567. The above George Hay married Marriot, daughter of Henderson of Fordel, of whom there were - 1, George, who died unmarried, in the year 1586. 1603. 2, James Hay of Rannes and Lenplum, who married Katharine, daughter of Dunbar of Grange Their children were - 1, George Hay of Rannes; 2, James Hay of Muldavit; 3, John Hay of Langshed; 4, Andrew; ,5, William; 6, Katherine; 7, Anne. The above James Hay of Rannes succeeded to the estate of Lenplum in consequence of the failure of heirs male of William Hay of Lenplum, as is instructed by a deed recorded in the books of Session, 28th of May 1599, but he afterward sold this property to Sir William Hay, a younger son of the family of Tweedale. 1630. In the estate of Rannes he was succeeded by his eldest son, George, who married Agnes, daughter of Guthrie of Guthrie, Bishop of Murray, and had (1645) James Hay of Rannes, who married Margaret, daughter of Gordon of Park. Their children were - 1, James Hay of Rannes; 2, Andrew Hay of Mountblairy, of whom the Hays of Cocklaw and Faichfield are descended. 1684. The above James Hay of Rannes married Margaret, daughter of Gordon of Glengerrack. Their children were - 1, Charles Hay of Rannes, born 1688 and died in London 1751; 2, James Hay, who married Helen Lauder, Dowager-Lady Banff, of whom were James, Charles, and William Hays. 1710. The above Charles Hay of Rannes married Helen, only child of Dr Andrew Fraser, Inverness. Their children were - 1, Andrew Hay of Rannes; 2, Alexander Hay, died 1771, aged 47; 3, Mary, married to Leith of Leithhall; 4, Catherine, married to Gordon of Shilagreen; 5, Clementina, married to Duff of Whitehill; 6, Margaret, married to Russell of Montcoffer; 7, Jane, unmarried. 1789 The above Andrew Hay died unmarried, the 29th of August. 1789, aged 76, and his remains are deposited in this aisle. Mr Hay was distinguished for those qualities which add grace and dignity to human nature. Possessed of true piety, he was an affectionate kinsman, a steady friend, a pleasant companion, and an honest man. The urbanity of his manners and the kindness of his disposition were universally felt and acknowledged. He made use of his fortune with that happy prudence which enabled him while alive to share its enjoyment with his friends, and to leave to his successor an ample and independent inheritance. Rev. xiv. 13.
(2) To the memory of John Cowie, aged 44, elder of the Free Church of Buckie, and his two sons - James, aged 14 years, and John, 21 years, who perished at Peterhead in the fearful storm, August l9th 1848. They were lovely and pleasant in there [sic] lives, and in there [sic] death they were not divided. To the memories also of her daughters - Jissie, who died in 1835; Ann, 1841; Jissie, 1845; and Mary, 1847. This stone is placed by the widow and mother. She looks to Jesus, and desires to drink the cup her heavenly Father giveth her.
Together to our Father's house with joyful hearts they go,
And dwell for ever with the Lord, beyond the reach of woe,
A few short years of evil past, we reach the happy shore
Where death-divided friends at last shall meet to part no more.
(3) Erected by Widow M'Intosh, Portessie, in remembrance of her husband, George M'intosh, who died Novr. 13th 1878, aged 39 years; also of their two children, who died in infancy.
[Margaret McIntosh ms Gardiner]
We shall sleep, but not for ever,
In that lone and silent grave;
Blessed be the Lord that taketh,
Blessed be the Lord that gave.
(4) Erected by James M'Combie, fishcurer, Buckie, in memory of his father, George M'Combie, died 18th September 1853, aged 68. His mother, Janet Young, died 14th March 1863, aged 77; and his daughter Elizabeth M'Combie, died 29th January 1868, aged 19 years; and his wife, Jane Scott, died 3rd September 1879, aged 69 years.
(5) Erected by Alexander Taylor, in memory of his father, John Taylor, who died Octr. 20th 1827, aged 63 years; and of his mother, Mary Wilson, who died Octr. 20th 1815, aged 50 years; also of his brother, Peter Taylor, who died May 20th 1836, aged 46 years.
(6) Erected by Ann Flett, in memory of her husband, George Imlach, fisherman, Portessie, who died 22nd March 1871, aged 46 years. 'Twas a home in heaven was the joyful thought, As this poor man toiled in his weary lot; His heart oppressed, and with anguish driven From his home below to home in heaven.
(7) . . . 1739, aged 31 (?) years.
(8) This stone belongs to James Boyn, who lived in Darbuckie, died 2nd Jany. 1805, aged 95 years. Espoused to Hellen Forbes, who died 31st Decr. 1791, aged 85. His sons, James and William Boyn's, and James' wife, Jean Reid, are interred here, five breadths from the old church wall. His son John died 22nd Septr., 1826, aged 87 years. I. B. H. F. 1778. Alexander Boyn, Darbuckie, died 4th January 1834, aged 89 years. O, frail men, as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I; As I am now, so must you be; Remember, men, that you must dye.
(9) To the memory of Alexander Petrie, in Mains of Findochty, who died 12th Jany. 1811, aged 59 years; James Petrie, his eldest son who died 22nd Sept. 1810, aged 26 years; John Petrie, his third son, who died 29th Sept. 1831, aged 37 years. Also, Ann Strachan, wife of the above Alexander Petrie, who died 17th Decr. 1841, aged 82 years; Charles, their son, who died 21st March 1877, aged 72 years; and Elizabeth, their daughter, who died 6th Decr. 1878, aged 87 years.
(10) In memory of William Petrie, Netherton, Findochty, who died 8th Jany. 1875, aged 78 years; Isabella Andrew, his wife, who died 22nd. April 1867, aged 64 years; William, their son, who died 4th Decr. 1837, aged 10 years; Margaret, their daughter, who died 18th Oct. 1843, aged 10 months; Charles, their son, who died 17th Novr. 1873, aged 36 years; George, their son, who died 27th Novr. 1877, aged 44 years.
(11) This stone belongs to James Forbes, dueller in Nyr [Nether] Buckie; Janet Reid, his spouse, who departed . . . I. F. I. R.
(12) Here lies the body of William Thomson, late in Buckie, who died 15th Septr. 1810, aged 34 years. Erected by Kathrine Murray in due respect to her deceased husband. Hark, from the tomb a solemn sound, Prepair, repair, it cries, To drop your body in the dust, Your soul to mount the skies.
(13) This stone was erected to Katharin Duncan to the memory of Alexander Innes, Capt. of the Enzie Volunteers, her husband, who died at Loanhead, the 15th Sept. 1799, and is interred here, aged 45.
(14) In memory of Catherine Duncan Innes, widow of the late Captain Innes, Loanhead, who died 24th June 1851, aged 85 years. Deeply regretted. Also of her daughter, Mary Munro Innes, who died at Loanhead, the 25th March 1876, aged 78 years.
(15) . . . Edinburgh. She was sincerely pious, benevolent, and just; a dutiful daughter, and an affectionate wife. She died on the 17th September 1820, in the 37th year of her age, lamented by her friends and relations. . . .
(16) Deorsum nunquam. A. G. E. G. Memoriae charissimae suae conjugis Elizabeth Gordon, quae decessit die decimo quinto Januarij calendas 1725 aetatis suae 31. Monumentum hoc extrui curavit maritus superstes Alexander Gordon de Cairnfield, Signeto Regis Scriba. Job 10 chap. and 26. [Never downwards. A.G. E.G. In memory of his dear wife, Elizabeth Gordon, who died on the fifteenth day of January 1725 in the 31st year of her age. This monument was attended to by her surviving husband, Alexander Gordon of Cairnfield, private secretary? to the king.]
(17) Lieutenant James Gordon, second son of the late George Gordon, Esq. of Buckie, departed this life at Cullen, the 27th of May 1800, in the 58th year of his age. Mrs Helen Ord, his spouse, and daughter of Mr William Ord, of the family of Findochty, late merchant in Deskford, died at Cullen, the 1st of December 1803, in the 78th [year of] her age. This stone is placed over their remains by Mrs Anne Rannie, eldest daughter of the late Colonel Browne, as a sincere tribute to their memory, and in testimony of her regard to a worthy friend and of her attachment to an affectionate aunt.
(18) Sacred to the memory of the late family of Steuarts of Tanachy, Banffshire, all of whom but two lie interred here. Patrick Steuart of Tanachy died 31st December 1779, aged 50; Elizabeth, his wife, died 4th April 1803, aged 60; their three sons, George Steuart of Tanachy, W.S., died October 1814, aged 45; Alexander, Major 75th Regt., killed in Callabria, April 1813, aged 40; Andrew, died in the island of Jamaica, aged 22; and their two daughters, Harriet Mary, died 19th July 1864, in the 93rd year of her age; Elizabeth Margaret, died 24th July 1858, aged 82. Two handmaids of the Lord in whom through grace they trusted, and whom they loved; they walked together in the faith and hope of the gospel, `adorning the doctrine of God their Saviour in all things' - Titus ii. 10. Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord. Rev. xiv. 13. [Stewart]
(19) The burial grounds of the families of Farskan and Findochty were inclosed by William Gordon Duff of Eden and William Dunbar of Nether Buckie, descendants of these families, 1799.
(20) Erected by Elizabeth Crichton, in affectionate remembrance of her husband, the Rev. James Crichton, late minister of Rathven, who died 28th July 1865, in the 40th year of his age and 13th of his ministry.
(21) Sacred to the memory of the Rev. George Donaldson, minister of Rathven, who died 12th November 1821, aged 79 years; also of Margaret, his daughter, wife of John Masson, S.S.C., Edinburgh, who died 17th September 1820, aged 37; also of Archibald Dunbar, Edinburgh, who died 19th June 1809, aged 38.
(22) Here lyes William Gordon of Farskane, who departed this life the xvi day of June MDCXCII. Memento mori.
(23) Sacred to the memory of James Gordon, second son of Alexander Gordon of Cairnfield, who died at Banff on the 1st January MDCCCXV., aetet. 77; and Janet Mercer, his wife, who died at Nairn on the 24th May MDCCCXLII., aetat. 84. This tablet is placed here by Adam Garden Gordon, their youngest son, and Francis Gordon of Kincardine, MDCCCXLIV.
(24) 'Bydand.' To the memory of Adam Gordon of Cairnfield, who died 17th March 1847, aged 74; Elizabeth Cruickshank, his wife, eldest daughter of the late Patrick Cruickshank of Stracathro, Forfarshire, died 29th January 1847, aged 67; and their two sons and five daughters, who predeceased them. This monument is erected as a tribute of respect and affection by their surviving sons - John Gordon of Cairnfield; Patrick, Major H.E.I.C.S.; George, merchant, U.S. America; James S. Duff and William, Lieuts. H.E.I.C.S.
(25) 'Bydand.' in memory of Margaret, the beloved wife of John Gordon of Cairnfield, departed this life 19th May 1871, aged 41 years; and of Alexander, their son, who died in infancy; also Elizabeth Patricia Catherine, their only daughter, who died 13th Augt. 1875, aged 15 years; John Gordon of Cairnfield, born 23rd Septr, 1805, died 19th April 1882, aged 76 years. To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Phil. i. 21. ['Bydand', (remaining), is the motto of the Gordons.]
(26) To the memory of Walter Bowie, late in Buckie, who departed this life 27th January 1827, in the 82nd year of his age; of Margaret Forbes, his spouse, who died 22nd July 1810, aged 50; and of Joseph Bowie, their youngest son, who died November 22nd 1815, aged 21. R.I.P.
(27) Orate Fideles pro anima Annae Benettae conjugis D. Thomas Buist quae oblit Kalendas Julias MDCCCXXIII, aetatis suae 28. [Pray, Ye Faithful, for the soul of Ann Bennett, wife of D. Thomas Buist, who died on the 1st of July 1823, in the 28th year of her age.]
(28) Erected this year, 1842, by Ann Geddes, in memory of her husband, Alexr. Bruce, late seaman in Buckie, who died the 20th August 1838, aged 73 years; and of his daughter Helen, who died the 24th Novr. 1831, aged 21 years; and also of his daughter Jean, who died in infancy. All you that does my death bemoan, Prepair yourselves, your time unknown.
(29) Erected by Peter Bruce, whitefisher, Buckie, to the memory of his wife, Janet Coule, who died 26th Decr. 1854, aged 63 years.
(30) In memory of William Bruce, fisherman, Buckie, who died 2nd Novr. 1873, aged 75 year. Erected by his widow, Jane Smith, who died 13th March 1876, aged 68 years. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
(31) Erected by John Geddes, junr., Buckie in memory of his mother-in-law, Jane Geddes, who died 5th Novr. 1880, aged 84 years; relict of John Bruce, who died 15th Feb. 1835, aged 42 years; also of his beloved wife, Jane Bruce, who died et Montrose, 14th May 1880, aged 47 years, and is buried there.
Life's uncertain, death is sure;
Sin's the wound, but Christ's the cure.
1880.
(32) 1806. Erected by William Loggie; fewer in Buckie, in memory of his brother, James Loggie, who died 13th Feb. 1800, aged 39.
(33) Erected by William Logie, Buckie, in memory of his wife, Mary Gordon Cruickshank, who died at Mary Cottage, 25th July 1879, aged 27 years.
(34) Erected by Alexander Morrison, farmer, Sauchinbush, in memory of his mother, Isabella Winchester who die the 17th July 1834, aged 85 years; also his father, George Morrison, who died the 15th March 1841, aged 86 years also his brother, George, who died the 1st Jany. 1848, aged 59 years.
(35) Erected by George Morrison, in memory of his father, Alexander Morrison, late farmer, Sauchenbush, who died 1st Novr. 1857, aged 70 years; and his mother, Mary Forbes, who died 14th Novr. 1872, aged 85 years.
(36) This stone was erected by William Guthrie of Cullen, in memory of his brother, James Guthrie, who died in April 1805, aged 21; also of his father, William Guthrie, who died 15th November 1832, aged 84; also his mother, Margaret Thomson, who died August 16th 1836, aged 76; and his brother, John Guthrie, who died the 30th June 1837, aged 36; his wife, Isabella Barclay, died 26th Feby. 1844, aged 52 years; the above William Guthrie died 17th Septr. 1868, aged 71 years; Jane Anderson died 21st Feby. 1878, aged 74 years.
(37) To the memory of James Badenoch, blacksmith in Findlater, who died Novr. 1794, aged 44 years. This stone was erected by his affectionate spouse, Anne Scott.
(38) In loving memory of James Raffan, who died at Strathpeffer, 13th June 1878, aged 27.
(39) In memoriam. Alexander Reid, late shipowner, &c., Portgordon, who died at Fochabers on the 27th January 1877, aged 34 years; and of his brother, William died at Portgordon, 16th January 1866, aged 28 years; also James and John, who died in infancy.
(40) J. and W. Findlay.
(41) Erected by James Legg, Hillhead, in memory of his Father, James Legg, who died 3rd February 1883, aged 81 years; also of his daughter, Jessie, who died 29th March 1876, aged 21 years.
(42) Erected by James and WiIliam Geddes, in memory of their father, John Geddes, late merchant, Portknockie, who died 7th March 1879, aged 64 years. < /P>
(43) Erected by Charles Taylor, in memory of his beloved son, Alexander, who died at inchgower, 3rd March 1879, aged 24 years.
(44) Erected by Nathn. Fearnside, in memory of his father, Thomas Fearnside, late manufr., Gollachy, who died at Gollachy, 25th April 1834, aged 63; his mother, Sarah Duce, who died at Gollachy, 23rd Feby. 1850, aged 72.
(45) Dedicated as a tribute of sincere affection by his parents - Alexander Flett and his spouse, Margaret Smith, Findochty - to the memory of their son, John, who departed this life 19th Novr. 1837, aged 22 years. The said Alexander Flett is also interred here, who died 19th June 1848, aged 72 years. [Flett,`Wallace']
Dear friends, do not lament,
For unto you I was but lent;
My debt is paid, my grave you see;
Wait but a while, you'll follow me.
(46) Erected by William Sutherland and his wife, Isobel Smith, in Findochty, in memory of their son, James, who died 2nd July 1841, aged 22 years.
(47) Erected by George Slatter, carpenter, Nether Buckie, in memory of his spouse, Margaret Bruce, who died the 5th July 1843, aged 38 years.
"A tender parent we regret,
A loving mother dear;
We hope she's gone to endless bliss,
And left her sorrows here."
Two breadths north of this stone.
(48) In memory of Robert Johnston, C.B., C.G., died February 1852; of his mother, James Stevenson, and his daughter, Jane, died May 1838; also his son, Charles Bowen, died March 1857.
(49) Erected by William Dow, late merchant, Buckie, in memory of his wife, Janet Campbell, who died 19th April 1880 aged 82 years.
(50) Erected by Margaret Geddes, in memory of her husband, James Dow, late fewr in Buckie, who departed this life on the 1st of Septr. 1843, aged 65 years; also in memory of the said Margaret Geddes, who died 10th Septr. 1855, aged 76.
(51) J. L.
(52) Erected in memory of James Hendry, fisherman, Portgordon who died 18th Jany. 1868, aged 55 years. This stone is erected as a tribute of affection by his family.
Their doth he bath his weary soul,
In that sweet haven of rest;
And not a wave of troubel rolls
Across his peaceful brest.
(53) Erected by Margaret Farquhar, in memory of her late husband, Alexander Farquhar, Esqr., who died 29th May 1855, aged 76 years.
(54) Erected by John Simpson, shipmaster, Portgordon, in memory of his beloved wife, Ann Geddes, who died 6th October 1868, aged 57 years. `The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.'
(55) 1867. Erected in affectionate remembrance of George Watson, who was born at Newspittal of Glenshee, Perthshire, 14th May 1817, and died at Cullen 22nd August 1853.
(56) Erected by William Reid, fisherman in Buckie, in memory of his son and daughter, who was much Lamented - William, who departed this life Decr. the 11th 1848, aged 21 and Jean departed this life Decr. 13th 1848, aged 27.
They were two flowers just in there blom,
They were suddenly cut down;
They were laid down both in one day,
To lie untill the judgment day.
But all who comes our graves to see,
Prepare yourselves to follow me;
For life is uncertain, death is sure;
Sin is the wound, but Christ the cure.
(57) Erected by Susanna Reid alias Geddes, in memory of her beloved husband, James Reid, sometime fisherman in Portgordon, who departed this life Septr. 1828, aged 38 years; also her affectionate son, Peter Reid, late shipmaster there, who died 1Oth March 1841 aged 29 years.
(58) This ston is erected by Tho. Davidson and Jean Simson, his spouse, at the shor of Buckie, in memorie of Marjorie, Jean, Besse Davidsons, their children, and for the sede Thomas his burial place, and of Jean Simson, his spouse, who departed this life the . . . day of . . . [NB Jean Davidson was born in 1717, Besse Davidson in 1719]
(59) Pray for the soul of James Davidson, who died at Buckie, 5th Octr. 1866. May he rest in peace.
(60) To the memory of Robert Davidson, late shoe maker, New Buckie, who died 31st December 1833, aged 71 years; also an infant son, James, who died 10th August 1798; and of Isabella, 2nd daughter of his son, John, who died 5th April 1837, aged 3 years; and of Isabella, his third daughter, who died 2nd Decr. 1842, aged 4 years; and of Isabella Farquhar, his beloved wife, who died 6th Decr. 1846, aged 35 years; of Jessie Ann, his Fourth daughter, who died 6th March 1851, aged 10 years; of Isabella, his fifth daughter, who died 27th October 1863, aged 20 years; and of his mother, Margaret Gray, who died 2nd July 1867, aged 98 years. John Davidson, bank agent, Buckie, died 5th May 1876, aged 76 years.
[The daughter who died in 1863, was called Margaret, (Census Buckie Seatown, 1841)]
(61) In memory of George Gibb, shoemaker, Nether Buckie, who died 26th April 1869, aged 68 years, and his wife, Janet Dustan, who died 18th March 1883, aged 81 years.
(62) Erected by Alexr. Coull and son, fishermen, Buckie, in memory of his daughter, Margaret Coull, who died at Peterhead 8th April 1878, aged 23 years; also his son, John, died 3rd March 1867, aged 21 years; his daughter Maglen, aged 16 years; his daughter Mary, aged 5 years.
All ye who come my grave to see,
Prepare yourselves to follow me.
(63) Hear lys the body of a honest man, Adam Read of Souter craft, who decest the year 1739, the 23rd of December, and his spous, Jun. Simson. [Souter = shoemaker]
(64) In memory of Robert Wilson, late farmer in Greencraig, who died 1734, aged 40 years, and Margaret Machattie, his spouse, who died 1768, aged 73 years. This stone was erected by Robert Wilson, their son. Also of Jean Gairn, his spous, who died 1771, aged 34 years. Also of their sons - James, who died 1799, aged 35 years; and Alexander, who died 1799, aged 30 years.
(65) Erected by Margaret Ogilvie, Buckie, in memory of her husband, William Ogilvie, who died Jany. 1811, aged 52 years; also her infant children, Janet, Henry, and William; and her daughter, Janet, who died 15th Jany. 1838 aged 28 years.
(66) In memory of William Cowie, fisherman, Buckie, who died 26th Septr. 1871, aged 82 years; of his wife, Jannet Thomson, who died 7th Jany, 1854, aged 62 years; of his son, William, who died 24th Septr. 1864, aged 39 years; and of his grandson, William, who died 5th October 1873, aged 22 years.
(67) Sacred to the memory of George Cowie, late seaman in Buckie, who died 31st Jany. 1812, aged 67 years. Erected by his son, George Cowie, in due respect to his deceased father, and also his mother, Mary Cowie, who departed this life Decr. 4th 1823, aged 75 years.
(68) In memory of John Cowie, Dowie, died 31st March 1868, aged 72 years; also his wife, Mary Murray, died 9th June 1868, aged 67 years.
(69) Erected by James Cowie, innkeeper in Buckie, in memory of his beloved wife, Jane Cowie, who died on the 18th Decr. 1857, aged 59 years; also his son, George, who died on the 29th June 1858, aged 19 years; and his daughter, Barbara Jean, who died 12th Febry. 1869, aged 4 months. The said James Cowie died 3rd Feb, 1876, aged 63 years; and his son, James, died 17th Feby, 1881, aged 15 years.
(70) Joseph Farquhar died 8th August 1883, died 53 years.
(71) G. C.
(72) J. D.
(73) Erected by George Mair
(Pim), Portkncckie, in memory of his brother, Joseph, died 19th Septr. 1879, aged 28 years; also his son, Joseph, died 6th July 1883, aged 2 years.
(74) Erected by William Cumming, Findochty, in memory of his mother, Mary Robb, who died 13th Nov. 1834, aged 72 years; and Janet Robb, his aunt, who died 26th March 1845, aged 74 yeers; also Jane Riddoch, his daughter-in-law, who died 26th Nov. 1848, aged 24 years; and his daughter, Jannet, who died 25th Decr. 1853, aged 27 years.
(75) Erected by John Gray, in memory of his wife, Margaret Milton, who died October 22nd 1863, aged 41 years; also of his son, John, who died May 9th 1864, aged 7 years; and of his father, Alexander Gray, who died 12th Jany. 1873, aged 81 yeers; also of his mother, Sarah Currie, who died 29th April 1879, aged 79 years.
(76) Erected by Alexander Murray, Costie, in memory of his beloved wife Catherine Murray, died 25th Jany. 1868, aged 38 years; also of his son, James, who was lost at sea near Peterhead, 12th July 1881, aged 26 years.
Few are thy days, and full of woe,
O, men of women born;
Thy doom is written, Dust thou art,
And shalt to dust return.
(77) Wm. M'K. 1841.
(78) Erected by William Murray, Lockie, in memory of James Murray, Buckie, who died 1st March 1869, aged 20 years: also his daughter, Helen, who died 18th Septr. 1871, aged 16 months; and of Jessie Ann, who died 21st Septr. 1874, aged 8 years.
All you that come my grave to see,
Prepare yourself to follow me;
Time uncertain, death is sure;
Sin the wound, and Christ the cure.
(79) W. M.
(80) W. M'T. 1870.
(81) In memory of John M'intosh, boatbuilder, Portessie, who died 1st April 1876, aged 82 years; and of his wife, Elspet Robertson, who died 9th Decr. 1838, aged 45 years. Jesus said, `I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.'
(82) Erected by James Smith, merchant, Portgordon, to the memory of his beloved wife, Isabella Gordon, who died the 23rd day of April 1851, aged 39 years.
(83) Erected by William Geddes, Boson, and sons, Buckie, in memory of his son, James Geddes, who died at sea, 17th July 1871, aged 25 years; also William, born 24th Septr. 1845, and died 14th Octr. 1847; Joseph, born 18th June 1856;, and died 20th Septr. 1858; and of his wife, Margaret Mair, who died 6th Octr. 1879, aged 53 years.
In the cold grave my son is sleeping,
While angels bright are watching near;
At home his loving friends are weeping,
For they have lost their brother dear.
His painful sufferings now are ended,
His wounded body is at rest;
His soul, from every ill defended,
Reposes on his Father's breast.
(84) W. S.
(85) Erected by John Finnie, mason, in memory of his beloved wife, Margaret Kinghorn, who departed this life at Buckie, on the 29th of Jany. 1856, aged 42 years.
(86) Erected by Janet Imlah, in memory of her husband, Alexander Clark, Portessie, died 15th October 1867, aged 46 years. [Imlach]
Happy soul, thy days are ended,
All thy mourning days below;
Go, by angel guards attended,
To the sight of Jesus go.
(87) Erected by John Clark, in memory of his grandfather and grandmother, James Clark and Elspet Andrew, who at one period of time occupied the farm of Mains of Buckie, parish of Rathven, who left it and removed to the farm of Raemore, parish of Deskford, Whitsunday 1771, and died there; also of his father, James Clark, who left the farm of Raemore, Whitsun day 1812, and removed to Hoggie, parish of Deskford, and died there 5th August 1837, aged 85 years; also of his mother, Lillas Hood, who died 19th May, 1866, aged 93 years; also of his brother, James Clark, who died 30th May l845, aged 39 years; and of his sister, Elspet Clark, who died 7th May 1850, aged 42 years.
(88) Erected by James and William Wilson, merchants, Buckie, in memory of their father, William Wilson, merchant, Buckie, who died 1st April 1831, aged 72 years; their mother, Christina Reid, who died 19th Septr. 1862, aged 80 years. Their brother, John Wilson, who died Jany. 1828, aged 7 years. Also in memory of William Wilson, merchant and fishcurer, Buckie, who died 11th Augt. 1869, aged 54 years. Inscribed as a memorial of respect by his widow, Isabella Wilson. And of Helen Wilson, daughter of James Wilson, who died 24th Augst. 1864, aged 10 years; also in memory of his son, James, who died 27th Decr. 1869, aged 11 years.
(89) Erected by James Wilson, feuar, Nether Buckie, in memory of his daughter, Jane, who died 26th Jany. 1865, aged 41 years.
(90) Here, in hope and waiting for a glorious resurrection, ly interred the bodies of William Symon, sometime at Miln of Buckie, who deceased the . . . of . . aud of Helen Philp, his spouse, who deceased the 31st of Jully 1752, Vivens viator me nuper vixisse memento, qualis ego jam sum te fore mente tene. Oh, vanity of vanities, all are but vanity.
[Something like:-
O, frail men, as you pass by,
As you are now, so once was I;
As I am now, so must you be;
(Remember, men, that you must die.)]
(91) To the memory of Chls. Donaldson, farmer in Braeside of Rannes, who died May 1758, aged 43; and Mary Smith, who died Aprl. 1800, aged 84; and three of there children, Wilm. and Jant., who died unmaryd, and Marg., who died a widow, July 1803. Errected by there sons, Jas. and Alexr., in London.
(92) In memory of Peter Copeland, late farmer in Moss-side, Golochy, who died the 18th Decr. 1818, in the 80th year of his age. This stone is erected by his surviving sons as a mark of respect.
(93) This stone was erected by Robert Murdoch, in Mill of Gollachy, to the memory of William Murdoch, his father, and Jean Jamieson, his mother, and three of his children, who are interred here. His mother died in the year 1788, aged 73; his father died in 1790, aged 76; and three of his children - James, Robert, and Helen - died in their infancy.
(94) Hir lys the ashes of . . Reid, who departed on the 6 day of January; and Jane
(?) Reid, who departed on the 14th of January 1708.
(94a) In loving memory of Jane Jappy, who died 20th June 1884, aged 18 years.
(95) In affectionate remembrance of our beloved sister, Katie W. Addison, who fell asleep in Jesus, at Banff 22 Dec. 1882, aged 21 years, the result of an accident.
(96) This ston is erected in memory of John Lobben, sometime dweller at Burnside of Buckie, who departed 9 of January 1737, and Patrec Simson, his ..... who departed the 27 of February 1733. [Beatrix Simpson, his spouse, was buried 27.2.1733]. John Lobben, their son, who . . . and Jean M'Hattie, his spous, who . . . and their children . . .
[Lobban Simpson McHattie. NB John Lobban was buried 11.1.1738 OPR Burials]
(97) This ston belongs to William Lobban, who departed . . . his spous . . . W.L. . . C.M., as also Helen Lobban, their daughter.
(98 ) This ston is erected in memorie of James Lobban, sometime taxsman of Miln of Hiltown, who dyd the 1 Janry. 1758, aged 70 years, and Jean Morison, his spous, who dyd the 29th May 1750. Their children, James, Alexander, Jean, William, and Jeanet Lobbans, in parish of Rathuain, ano 1738; and John Lobban, his son; Jean Morison, his spous, 29 Septr. 1766.
(99) Heir lyes the body of Margaret Troup, who departed this life 15 of August 1725, in hopes of a blessed resurrection . . . and in Buckie . . . I.C. M.T. [Margaret Troupe was the wife of James Goodbrand and so probably I.G.]
(100) In memory of John Simpson, late farmer of Mill of Rathven and Snobhead, who died 2nd Jany. 1815, aged 46 years - much regrated by Margaret Wilson, his affectionate spouse, and numerous family.
(101) Sacred to the memory of John Garden, late farmer in Rannachie, who died 7th February 1869, aged 73 years; his son James, died 6th March 1859, aged 19 years; his daughter Isabella, died 13th July 1863, aged 25 years.
(102) Erected by Helen Thomson in memory of her affectionate husband, Alexander Garden, farmer, Inaltrie, Deskford, who died 28th Decr. 1847, aged 31 years. The remains of the said Helen Thomson, who died at the Field, Deskford, on the 17th March 1871, aged 52 years, are also interred here.
(103) Here lies interred and waiting a glorious resurrection the body Alexander Gairn, sometime gardener at Nether Buckie, who died Novr. the 3rd 1759, and Janet Smith, his spous, who died . . . also their son, Adam Garden, who died 7th Feby. 1825, in the 84th year of his age; and his wife, Helen Forbes.
(104) Erected by John Smith, shipmaster, a small tribute of respect to the memory of his beloved wife, Margaret Smith, daughter of James Smith, innkeeper, Portgordon, who died on the 18th of January 1845, aged 32 years; and of their son, William, who died in infancy.
(105) Here lies interred the body of Alexander Smith, who lived in Cunning holes, and departed this life Nov. 8th, 1795, aged 74 years; and Jannet Gordon, his spouse, who departed this life the l5th November 1804, and was interred here, aged 78 years; also their son, George Smith, farmer in Blairock, who died 15th Septr. 1835, aged 75 years; Isobel Anderson, his spouse, who died 27th Novr. 1832, aged 60 years.
(106) Here lyes the bodie of John Clark, farmer in Hilltoun, who died 27th July 1765, aged 31? years; and his spouse, Mary Badenoch. William Clark, their son, erector of this stone. Here lies the body of Barbara Marshall, lawful spouse to William Clark, at Mill of Hilltonn. She died the 15th of May 1771, aged 35 years; and their lawful daughter, who died June (?) 18th 1771.
(107) In memory of Roderick M'Kenzie, died at Mains of Buckie 14th March 1856, aged 60 years.
(108) In memory of the Revd. James Gardiner, late minister of Rathven, who died 12th July 1861, aged 77, in the 16th year of his ministry, and Ann Young, his spouse, died 5th Novr. 1856, aged 49. Also of their children, Mary, died 16th Novr. 1856, aged 17; Morison, died 29th April 1863, aged 16; James, died 8th January 1864, aged 21. Erected by the surviving members of the family.
(109) Erected in loving memory of Jeanie, only daughter of George Paterson, New Street, Buckie, who died 25th February 1846, aged 21 months; also, of Jeanie, second daughter of George Paterson, Cluny Terrace, Buckie, who died 3rd March 1883, aged 9 months.
(110) W.S. . . . J.C. William Siaw. (?) Jaen Clark.
(111) G.A. . . . I.S.
(112) Erected by William Paterson, feuar in Fochabers, to the memory of his spouse, Jean Mitchel, who died on the 8th of October 1835, aged 82 years. The above William Paterson departed this life March 17th 1845, aged 86.
(113) Here lyes the body of William Grant, sometime farmer in Burnside of Buckie, who died the 15th Decr. 1737, aged 73 years, The stone is erected in memory of him by John Grant, his son.
(114) Erected by John Scott, fisherman, in memory of his son John, drowned 16th March 1882, aged 23 years. Asleep in Jesus.
(115) K.S. . . M.S.
(116) A.G. . . B.H.
(117) In memory of John Allan, Farnaughty, and his two sons, John and George. By his wife and daughter, M. M. Allen. The above Marg. Allen is also intered here.
(118) Erected by Rev. Geo. G. Green, M.A., pastor of U.P. Church, Buckie, in memory of his daughter, Isabella, who died 12th April 1873, aged 3 years.
(119) Erected by Janet Kemp in memory of her beloved husband, William Longmore, who died at Scotstone, Rathven, 8th January 1872, aged 67 years; Jessie, daughter of the above, and wife of James Merson, fishcurer, Portessie, died 13th December 1875, aged 26 years; twin sons of the above Jessie Longmore both died in infancy. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
(120) In memory of William Dean, farmer, Homie, Enzie, who died 19th October 1876, aged 76 years; also his daughter, Mary Dean, who died 20th February 1877, aged 32 years.
(121) Erected by Charles Davidson, blacksmith, Buckie, in memory of his wife, Christine Stewart, who died 2nd Decr. 1874, aged 29 years; of his son, Charles, who died in infancy; of his mother, Ann M'Queen, who died 8th March 1875, aged 48 years; and of his brother, Robert Davidson, who died 12th Septr. 1876, aged 25 years.
(122) Erected by John Stuart in memory of his daughter, Helen, who died 20th Janry 1875, aged 19; and his son, John, who died 6th August 1882, aged 30 years; and of his daughter, Jane, who died 30th June 1878, aged 17 years.
(123) In loving remembrance of Charles Elder, born 31st July 1867, died 26th Septr. 1874.
(121) Sacred to the memory of John Stirling, late of H.M. Customs, Buckie, who died at Buckie, Novr. 18th 1866, aged 78; also his widow, Jane Hector, who died at Aberdeen on the 15th of January 1868, aged 77 years. This stone was erected by his spouse, Jane Stirling. Until Christ come.
(125) Erected by Elizabeth Bidie, in memory of her husband, Charles Milne, farmer, Burnheads, Deskford, who died there, 22nd March 1875, aged 47 years.
(126) Erected by Cathrine Simpson, in memory of her husband, George Milne, farmer, Cleanhill, Rathven, who died at Cleanhill on the 1st day of May 1880, aged 65 years.
(127) Family burying ground of Richard Hector. In memory of three beloved children - Eliza, Isabella, and Nellie - who died in infancy; also Maggie Jane, who died 22nd September 1874, aged 17 years and 7 months. The above Richard Hector died 30th Septr. 1877, aged 55 years.
(128 Erected by George Murray fisherman, in memory of his daughter, Jessie Murray, who died 17th Feby. 1867, aged 19 years; also Helen Murray, his daughter, who died 14th March 1867, aged 17 years.
(129) Erected by George Cowie, in memory of his son, William, who died 29th Octr. 1852, aged 4 years; and of James, who died 15th Feby. 1873, aged 20 years.
(130) Erected by Alexander Cowie, Dosie, in memory of his son, William, who died 10th April 1862, aged 5 years; of Hellen, William, and Hellen, who died in infancy; and of Mary Jess Cowie, who died 25th Octr. 1874, aged 7 years.
(131) Erected by James Cowie, in memory of his children - John, who died 1861, aged 14 months; Margaret, who died 1863, aged 7 months; and Mary, who died 1867, aged 21 months; also his son, James, who died 23rd Decr. 1871, aged 16 years. They were not lost but gone before.
(132) Erected by George Cowie, Diddle, in memory of his beloved wife, Mary Murray, died 31st Augt, 1867 aged 44 years.
(133) Erected by Mary Garden, in memory of her beloved husband, John Bain Gunn, farmer, Kilnhillock, Fordyce, died 28th Septr. 1877, aged 44 years. Also their family - Helen Isabella, died 16th Novr. 1863, aged 1 year and 8 months; Alexander John Garden7 died 17th Novr. 1863, aged 3 years and 8 months; Maggie Nelly, died 6th Novr. 1878, aged 5 years and 8 months.
(134) Erected by Joseph Dawson, shoemaker, Buckie, in memory of his beloved wife, Isabella M'Lean, who died 18th Jany. 1864, aged 32 years; also their daughter, Helen who died in infancy.
Snapp'd like a rose in lovely bloom,
And early tenants of the tomb.
Here rest to rise their frail remains,
Whose ransom'd souls in glory reigns;
There sin and death and suff'ring cease:
In enters purity and peace.
Also in memory of his sister, Margaret Dawson, who died 12th March 1840, in the 18th year of her age; and his father, Joseph Dawson, who died 28th April 1860, aged 72 years.
(135) Erected by Alexander Winchester, Tailor, Neither Buckie, in memory of his daughter Margaret, who died February 1819, aged 7 years; also his son George, who died February 1855, aged 31 years; and also his son John, who died at sea October 1859, aged 39 years.
(136) I.L. . IA . . . R.D. . . C.H. 1744.
(137)
(138) Erected by Ann Fraser, in memory of her husband, William Thomson, Fishcurer, Buckie, who died 11th Feby. 1849, aged 39 years; also two children, William and Jane, who died in infancy.
(139) Erected by George Geddes, Tailor and Clothier, Buckie, in memory of his father, James Geddes, Tailor in Farnaughty, who died 9th July 1852, aged 63 years; also his mother, Elspet England, who died 22nd June 1873, aged 82 years; his daughter, Caroline Page Geddes, who died 5th December 1867, aged 1 year and 11 months; and his wife, Jessie Simpson, who died 18th December 1880, aged 41 years.
(140) 1874. Erected by Alexander Farquhar, Portessie, in memory of his son John, who died 6th April 1874, aged 18 years. Also of Annie, who died 1st March 1858, aged 2 months. And of Mary Ann, who died 12th July 1873, aged 9 months. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. He plants his flowers when he thinks fit, and pulls them at any age.
(141) Erected by John Smith, in memory of his beloved wife, Isabella Murray, who died 22nd May 1878, aged 64 years.
(142) Erected by James Smith, Bodie, Portessie, to the memory of his beloved family, James, who died 9th December 1847, aged 2 years; George, who died 18th Jany. 1861, aged 3 years; Mary Ann, who died 18th March 1865, aged 5 years; Hellen, who died 10th Augt. 1865, aged 18 years; and Margaret, who died 18th April 1866, aged 11 years. Life is short; death is sure. Be ye also ready.
(143) Erected by William Smith, Bodie, Carpenter, Portessie, in memory of his father, John Smith, Bodie, who perished at sea, along with the whole of a boat's crew, near Whitehills, on the 20th Octr. 1865, aged 48 years. And of his brother John, who perished at the same time, in the 21st year of his age. Also, of his mother, Ann Flett, who died 30th April 1864, aged 47 years.
[1865 and 1864 should read 1864 and 1863 respectively]
Our tender parents we regret,
Our loving brother dear;
We know the'ave gone to endless bliss,
And left their sorrows here.
(144) Erected by William Smith, Senior, Elder, Portessie, in memory of his wife, Margaret Smith, who departed this life on the 14th day of April 1846, aged 66 years.
(145) Erected by the family, in memory of their parents, John Smith, Portessie, who died 21st March 1876, aged 62 years; Ann Smith, who died 8th Feb. 1876, aged 63 years: and their three sisters, Ann, Hellen, and Ann, who died in infancy. Their brother George, who died in 1862, aged 8 years; and their sister, Barbara, who died in 1862, aged 6 years.
(146) Sacred to the memory of John Cormack, white fisher in Portessie, who died in Cullen Bay upon the 18th day of November 1835, aged 40 years. Also, his eldest son, James, who perished at the same time, in the 16th year of his age, and three children, who died in infancy. Erected in token of affectionate remembrance by his disconsolate widow, Ann Anderson. 1837.
(147) A.M.K. . . A.M.G. 1743.
(148) Erected by James Bennet, late farmer in Loan head, in memory of his wife, Ann Sellar, who died 20th July 1827, aged 64 years, and his grand children, viz., Ann Bennet, who died 7th Novr. 1847, aged 7 years, and James Bennet, who died 5th Feby. 1850, aged 15 years. The said James Bennet is also interred here, who died 13th Febry. 1849, aged 91 years, and his grandson, John Bennet, who died 16th Decr. 1850, aged 6 years.
(149) This ston is put hir in memorie of John Guthrie, let dueler in Rathuen, who died October 1803, aged 70.
(150) Erected to the memory of Jane Younie, wife of Alexander Bremner, inspector of Poor, who died at Buckie 24th Janry. 1870, aged 49 years, and of Alexander Bremner, who for upwards of 30 years acted as inspector of Poor for the parish of Rathven, who died at Buckie 24th April 1878, aged 62 years.
(151) By J. Findlay, in memory of her husband, William Clark, who died 19th March 1874, aged 49 years.
What peaceful hours I once enjoyed,
How sweet their memory still;
But they have left an aching void
The world can never fill.
(152) Erected by Ann Marshall, Portessie, in memory of her husband, Charles Clark, fisherman, Portessie, who died 19th December 1871, aged 66 years.
(153) Erected by William Gray, merchant, Portessie, in memory of his beloved wife, Isabella Findlay, who died at Broadley, Enzie, 16th February 1883, aged 58 years.
(155) Erected by Jane Smith in memory of her husband, Joseph Smith, late fisherman, Portessie, who died 7th December 1872, aged 28 years; also, her daughter, Ann, who died 25th Jan. 1872, aged 4 years, Margaret Jane, who died 12th Jany. 1872, aged 16 months.
(156) Erected by Joseph Smith, Joe, fisherman, Portessie, in memory of his daughter, Ann Smith, who died on August 10th, 1865, aged eighteen years, and of his grandchild, Jessie, who died 15th April 1866, aged 6 years.
'Tis God that lifts our comforts high,
Or sinks them in the grave;
He takes, but, blessed be His name,
He takes but what he gave.
(157) Erected by Alexander Smith
(Jeam) In Portessie, to the memory of his son Alexander, who departed this life 20th November 1859, in the 26th year of his age; also his brother, George Smith, who departed this life on the 9th day of August 1863, aged 23 years. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but unto all them that love his appearing. Also Barbra Smith, who died the 20th of December 1869, aged 22 years.
(158) Erected by Margaret Flett, Portessie, in memory of her husband, James Smith, who died 15th Febry. 1871, aged 43 years. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
(159) Erected by John Geddes, fisherman, Nether Buckie, in memory of his son, Robert Geddes, who was killed on board the T. E. Milledge, on the passage from Aquila to Greenock, April 13th 1873, aged 24 years.
(160) Erected by James and George Cowie `Carrot,' Buckie, in memory of their father, John Cowie (Carrot), who died 31st July 1882, aged 71 years; also of their mother, Jane Murray, who died 14th April 1875, aged 72 years; also of Katherine Smith, wife of James Cowie, who died 10th June 1881, aged 49 years. No more we hear their voices in this world below; Their spirits went at God's command beyond the reach of woe.
(161) Erected by William Smith, Fling, fisherman, Portessie, in memory of his father, John Smith, who died in Glasgow, 12th June 1862, aged 38 years; and of his brother George, who perished at sea near Whitehills, 20th Oct. 1864, aged 19 years.
No room for mirth
Nor trifling here,
For worldly hopes or worldly fear,
Since life so soon is come.
(162) Lillie Cowie, aged 62 years. 1882.
(163) Erected in memory of James Cowie, "Dowie", who died April 1877, aged 71 years; also of their deceased children, William, aged 2 years, James and Isabella, who died in infancy, and Jannet, aged 25 years. "In hope of a glorious resurrection."
(164) Erected by William Morrison, P.C., in memory of his children, Ann Scott, aged 3 years and 9 months, and Jessie Murray, aged 2 years and 6 months, who died of scarlet fever at Portgordon, on the 2nd and 9th June 1875.
(165) Erected by Jane Muirden in memory of her husband, James Norrie, harbour master and manager of the Duke of Richmond and Gordon's salmon fishings who died of bronchitis, at Richmond Place, Portgordon on the 1st of Jany. 1877, aged 42 years.
(166) Erected by John Cowie in memory of his daughter, Catherine Cowie, born 1st Sept. 1870, died 15th June 1871. and of his brother, George Cowie, died 3rd Septr. 1871, aged 22. The said John Cowie died 25th June 1883, aged 39 years, and in memory also of his daughter, Margaret Cowie, who died in infancy. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. They shall rest from their labours and their works do follow them.
(167) Erected by Alexander Gunn, fishcurer, Buckie, in memory of his daughter Jane, who died 31st Decr. 1872, aged 22 years, and of his wife, Margaret Bruce, who died 4th March 1879, aged 52 years.
Farewell dear fond and fair one,
Dearest Jeannie farewell;
God who gave thee he has te'en thee
Home with him in heaven to dwell.
(168) 1842. Erected by the Revd. David Carment, minister of Rosskeen, in memory of his father, James Carment, late schoolmaster at Enzie Chapel, who departed this life on the 28th of July 1812, and is interred here.
(169) 1793. - This stone is erected by James Flett, seaman in Shore of Findochty, and Catherine Calde his spouse. [Calder, Kadale, Cadale]
(170) Erected by James and John Flett in memory of their father, James Flett, "Yankee," fisherman, Findochty, who died February 21st 1869, aged 59 years, and their mother, Ann Flett, who died September 15th 1868, aged 59 years.
(171) Sacred to the memory of Alexander Grigor, late farmer in Connage, who departed this life on the 15th of May 1817 in the 81st year of his age. Erected by his widow, Isabel Wilson, as a tribute of her regard to a kind and affectionate husband. She also died August 8th 1832, aged 59.
(172) Erected to the memory of James Russell, late farmer at Bridges of Darbreach, who died the 6th of January 1814, aged 63 years.
(173) 1769. William Sudderland and Isabel . . .
[William Sutherland was married to Isabel McKenzie, on 31 May 1742]
(174) Erected by Helen Smith, Findochty, in memory of her husband, James Sutherland, who died April 2nd, 1857, aged 54 years.
(175) This is the bureal place of George Flet, seaman in Finachty, and of hes spouse, Isable M'Kinzie, 1782. [Flett, Findochty, McKenzie]
(176) A.F. 1734 [Alexander Flett?]
(177) This is the bureal place of James Flat, skipper in Finachtie, and his spouse, Margret Jappie. [Flett]
(178) Erected by Helen and Margaret Skinner in memory of their father, Alexander Skinner, feuar in Buckie, who died 22nd Decr. 1844, aged 71 years. and of his wife, Helen Copeland, who died 22nd October 1848, aged 74 years. R.I.P.
(178) Erected by Margaret Smith in memory of her beloved husband, James Bruce, sometime merchant in Portknockie, who departed this life et his house, after a short and severe illness, on the 15th of March 1846, aged 60 years; and also in memory of her dear son, John Bruce, born in lawful wedlock in Portknockie on the 20th day of February 1816, and died in Pultney town on the 28th of July 1836, aged 19 years. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.
(180) This stone is erected by John Smith and Janet Slater in Portessie in memorie of two infent children who died in 1793 (?), ae. 1795.
(181) Erected by Margaret Cowie in memory of her spouse, James Smith, late fishermen in Portessie, who departed this life on the 27th of March 1830, in the 28th year of his age; and also their infant son, James, who departed this life in the 10th month of his age. And though I be overtaken with the sleep of death, and lie down in this bed of the grave, yet shall I awake again in the morning, which shall never be succeeded by an evening, when I shall behold Thy face in righteousness, and be eternally satisfied with Thy likeness.
(182) Erected by Barbara Smith in memory of her husband, Peter Smith, fisherman, who died 22nd of February 1864, aged 40 years; also of three of their children who died in infancy.
We joined were in mutual love,
And so we did remain
Till parted were by God above,
In hopes to meet again.
A loving husband, a father dear,
A true and faithful friend lies here.
(183) Erected by John Sutherland, Newtown, Findochty, in memory of his spouse, Margaret Galt, who died May the 18th, l826, aged 31 years.
(184) Sacred to the memory of John Pirie, who died at Scotsmill, Boyne, on the 24th Decr. 1871, aged 38 years; also of his son, John, who died at Rathven, 9th March 1861, aged 18 months.
(185) I.L. . . . K.L. 17--
(186) In memory of William Hendry, merchant, Buckie, who died 21st July 1865, aged 76 years. Mary Knight. his wife, who died 27th January 1866, aged 67 years. George, their son, who died in infancy.
(187) This stone is erected by John Hendry, shoe maker, New Buckie, in memory of his wife, Isabella Green, who died 18th Decr. 1831, aged 47 years; and their daughter, Margaret, who died 5th Novr., aged [6] years.
[duplicate of (203)]
(188) Erected by George Black, blacksmith, Buckie, in memory of his beloved wife Isabella Anderson, who died 6th April 1874, aged 74 years; also of his daughter Hellen, who died May 1835, aged 1 year, and of Isabella, who died 16th August 1865, aged 29 years.
(189) Erected by Jean Marshall in memory of her husband John Coul, who departed this life in Nov. 21st 1825, aged 30, late seaman in Buckie; also his father, who died 1795, and his mother who died 1822.
(190) In affectionate remembrance of Catherine Simpson, who died at Ianstown, Buckie, on Wednesday the 9th April 1884, aged 3 months.
(191) Erected by Isabella Donald in memory of her husband George Kessock, who died 8th December 1862, aged 69 years. The said Isabella Donald died 8th Feb. 1870, aged 86 years.
(192) In memory of Thomas Rutherford, late tenant in the Slateheugh, who died 2nd Novr 1807, aged 59 years. This stone was erected by his affectionate spouse and children as a mark of respect.
(193) This stone is placed here by Alexander Sinclair, shipcarpenter in Buckie, . . . of his daughter Margaret Sinclair, who died in nonage 1784.
(194) In memory of Alexander Forbes, for thirty years farmer in Mains of Aberlour, born at Bogfield in this parish, and died at Dufftown 30th October 1872, aged 79. And his sister Helen Forbes, who died at Mud house, in the parish of Aberlour, 29th March 1873, aged 70 years. R.I.P.
(195) A.W. I.B. 1721.
(196) . . . his spouse Ellen . . .
(197) Erected by Ann Flett in memory of her husband George Imlach, fisherman, Portessie, who died 22nd of March 1871, aged 46 years.
'Twas a home in heaven was the joyful thought.
As this poor man toiled in his weary lot,
His heart oppressed him, with anguish driven
From his home below to his home in heaven.
(198) This stone is erected in memory of James Smith, late farmer in Cleanhill, who died on the 6th December 1825, aged 73, by his spouse Jean Wilson, as a testimony of affectionate regard for her departed husband.
(199) Erected by James Thain, Gollachie, in memory of his son John George, who died 23rd Nov. 1877, aged 11 months; and Alexander who died 12th Jany. 1882, aged 15 months.
(200) Erected by Alexander Stewart, fisherman, in memory of his daughter Elspet Stewart, who died 22nd June 1868, aged 28 years. Buckie.
Henceforth there is laid up for me,
A crown which cannot fade,
The righteous Judge at that great day
Shall place it on my head.
(201) Erected by Alexander Simpson in Cullen in memory of his father James Simpson, Findochty, who died 23rd August 1847, aged 73 years, and his mother Elspet Copland, who died 7th March 1827, aged 61 years; also James and Jane his children, who died in infancy at Cullen.
(202) . . . . . erected this stone in memory of thier [sic] deceased friends, V. Campbell his grandson (?) Christian, and . . . .
(203) This stone is erected by John Hendry, shoemaker, New Buckie, in memory of his wife Isabella Green, who died 18th Decr. 1831, aged 47 years, and their daughter Margaret, who died 5th Novr. 1826 aged 6 years.
(204) Erected in memory of William Hendry, merchant, who died 21st July 1865, aged 76 years; Mary Knight, his wife, who died 27th January 1866, aged 67 years; George, their son, who died in infancy.
(205) I.M.B.
(206) This stone is erected by Alexander Hay as a mark of respect for his beloved parents, Jean Bennet, who died 13th November 1778, aged 62 years, and George Hay, who died 16th November 1779, aged 63 years. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
(207) Erected by Mary Findlay in memory of her husband, James M'Hattie, who departed this life 19th September 1838, in the 48th year of his age; also their Susan, died 28th January 1828, aged 5 years; and Janet, died 29th November 1838, aged 12 years. The above Mary Findlay died 23rd June 1861, aged 76 years.
(208) Erected by James M'Hattie in Fochabers, in memory of his sister, Helen M'Hattie, who died 12th June 1896, aged 19; also his father, John M'Hattie, who died 2nd Novr. 1897, aged 52 years. Jean Forbes, spouse to John M'Hattie, departed this life 7th March, aged 91 years, 1843.
(209) Here lyes the body of Alexr. Machaty, who lived in .... [Bogend] food wi . . died January the . . 1729, aged 57 . . and then shall they see the Son of man coming in clouds . . . for the Lord himself shall descend from Heaven. For I know that my Redeemer liveth . . A.M. . .M.D. Memento mori.
(210) Erected by Peter Stewart in memory of his son, Peter, died 25th March 1880, aged 22. The precious dust beneath this lies shall at the call of Jesus rise To meet the bridegroom in the skies. That day we'll meet again.
(211) Here lies the body of James Reid and Mary Hay, some time in Rathven, who both died Febry. 13th, 1775. Here is interred also the body of Janet Godsman, his first wife and mother of his children. In memory of his father and mother this stone is erected by Alexr. Reid, their son, who died . .
(212) I.H. . . M.D.
(213) I.C. . . I.B.
(214) Erected by John Wilson, farmer, Burnside, Rathven, in memory of his family here interred, viz., his three sons, Alexander, who died 23rd Septr. 1812, aged 23 years; James, who died 14th Febry. 1837, aged 43 years; John, who died 27th July 1838, aged 42 years; and of his wife, Isobel Simpson, who died 27th June 1837, aged 75 years; also his daughters Margaret, who died 28th April 1838, aged 16 years; Helen, who died 19th October 1840, aged 35 years; and Isobel, who died in infancy. The said Alexander Wilson is also interred here, who died 3rd April 1844, aged 81 years.
(215) Erected by William Coull in memory of his father, John Coull, Kirktown, Rathven, who died 17th Novr. 1849, aged 66 years; also of his mother, Isobel Shand, who died 19th Decr. 1875, aged 92 years; also of his sister, Isobel, who died 13th February 1847, aged 16 years.
(216) In memoriam. Ann Green, who departed this life on 12th Feb. 1884, aged 60 years.
Oh what a change! I in a moment fell;
I had not time to bid my friends farewell;
Think nothing strange; death comes to all;
Before to-morrow you may fall.
Be ye therefore ready, for the Son of Man cometh when ye think not.
(217) I.S. . A.S. 1744.
(218) W.
(219) Erected by Ann Flett in memory of her beloved husband, William Smith, who died 9th June 1844, in the 50th year of his age.
Thy life, dear man, through every scene,
Has active, useful, lovely been;
Who e'er devised more liberal things?
Who higher stretched devotion's wings?
Could friendship, trade, at home, abroad,
Be sacred more to Christ thy God?
How far from fear; to heaven how high
This William lived, and learned to die.
(220) Erected by George Green, House Carpenter, in memory of his wife, Jessie Burnett, who died 21st May 1858, aged 30; and of their son, Walter Green, who died 4th September 1857; also of Jessie Ann Green, who died 30th June 1858, both in infancy.
(221) Sacred to the memory of George Reid, late farmer in Connage, who departed this life on the 19th of July 1831, in the 86th year of his age; and his spouse, Margaret Robertson, who died on the 11th Novr. 1842, aged 92 years.
(222) Here is the burial place of John Anderson, late in Cappincroft.
(223) Sacred to the memory of Cathren Anderson, spouse of the late Andrew Goodbrand, late farmer of Claypotes, who departed this life on the 8th January 1835, aged 78 years. Erected by her son, Alexander Goodbrand.
(224) D. O. M. Memoriae Annae Reid, conjugis Joanis Benzie, Barmuriensis obiit die xv Februarii, anno MDCCCXXVII., aetatis suae LXIV. R.I.P.
[In memory of Ann Reid, wife of John Benzie, of Barmuir, who died on the 15 February, 1827, in the 64th year of her age.]
(225) This stone is erected by Alexander Wood, farmer at Mains of Buckie, and Jean Cowie, his spouse, in memory of Janet Wood, their daughter, who died Febry. 26, 1778.
(226) Erected by John Riach, in memory of his father, Wm. Riach, who died 1st October 1862, aged 60 years; also, of his wife Isabella Reid, who died 4th March 1867, aged 27 years; and of his sons, John, who died 7th February 1872, aged 9 years, George, who died 14th August 1883, aged 12 years.
Asleep in Jesus, oh! how sweet,
From which none ever wakes to weep.
(227) Here lies the body of Alexander Reid, who lived in Curriedown, and departed this life May 1785, aged 73 years; also his wife Jean Christie departed this life. . ., aged 63 years. This stone is erected by their sons in memory of their parents.
(228) This stone was erected by Anne and Jean Morison to the memory of their mother Margaret Petrie, who departed this life 8th May 1795, aged 52 years , and of their father William Morison, late residenter in New Buckie, who died 115th July 1812, aged 78 years.
(229) Erected by James, John, and Alexander Gordon, Glashturam, in memory of their mother Catherine Weir, who died Novr. 28th, 1818; also of two infant children of James Gordon, who died March 1828, and Jean, daughter to John Gordon, Tarwathy, who died July 23rd, 1831, aged 22. The said John Gordon, Tarwathy, who died 16th April 1832, aged 62 years.
(230) A. D. A. G. 1704.
(231) Isobel Mackie A. . SH . . 1693.
(232) Here lye the bodies of George Wisman in Gollochy, who died Sept. the 5th, 1738, and Janet Burges his spouse, and Patrick Wisman his son, who departed this life the---day of ---.
(233) In memory of William Scott, late farmer in Greengraig, who died 1785, aged 62 years; also Villet Scott his spouse, who died 1792, aged 73 years. This stone was erected by the desire of their sons James, once Clerk at Letterfoury, who also died 1792, aged 28 years.
(234) In memory of John Bennet, who died at Woodside of Leuchars, Morayshire, 9th March 1869, aged 68 years.
(235) Erected in memory of George Lobban, late farmer in Achynanie, who died 39th September 1845, aged 87; also his wife, Jane Milne, who died 18th Septr. 1859, aged 85 years. Their daughter Margaret, who died in Keith, 16th Septr. 1863, aged 67; and their son John, farmer in Achynanie, who died there on 3rd Feb. 1879, aged 82 years. R.I.P.
(236) Inscribed by Charles Jamieson, great grandson of John Lobban, to the memory of his spouse, Mary Sutherland, who died 17 April 1850, aged 29 years. Here lyes the body of Kathrin Sim, sometime spous to John Lobban, who desest the 2nd day Septr. 1713. Here also lyes Christen Scott, who desest the 11 of June.
(237) Here lyes the body of Thomas Simpson, taylor in Buckie, who dyed the ---, and his spouse, Margaret Johnston, who dyed the 30---1702.
(238) In memory of George Weir, feuar in Buckie, who died 17th Decr. 1876, aged 85 years, and his wife Margaret Macdonald, who died 5th Jany. 1821, aged 31 years; also his wife Ann Paterson, who died 3rd Jany. 1841, aged 37 years.
Go home, dear friends, and shed no tears,
For here we rest till Christ appears.
(239) This stone is erected by John Weir in Alleloth, in memory of his spouse, Ann Wiseman, who died upon the 19th Oct. 1819, aged 39 years.
(240) Here lyes the corps of John Goodbrand, sometime at Mill of Buckie, who deceast the 13 Novr. 1722, and his spouse, Jean Reid, who departed this life the 1st of Janry. 1716, and their grandchild, James Goodbrand, who dyed Janry. 1st, 1717.
(241) Here lies the body of an honest man called Patrick Seller, who departed the 27th day of July 1689, and his spouse Kathrin Reid, who departed the 11th of Feb. 1697.
(242) Erected by Alexander Rome, shipmaster, Portgordon, in memory of his beloved son William, who died 28th September 1862, aged 9 years and 9 months; also his daughter Jessie, who died 27th July 1875, aged 27 years.
Beneath this stone the ashes rest,
Whose memory fills my aching breast;
They lie unconscious of the tear
That tells my tale of sorrow here.
(243) Sacred to the memory of Marjory Grant, wife of John Grant, merchant in Buckie, who died Novr. 26th, 1828, aged 54 years. Thomas, his son, who died May 28th, 1831, aged 27 years. This stone is erected by his son George.
(244) Erected by William Donaldson, Buckie, in memory of his beloved son William, who died 9th Decr., 1875, aged 6 years and 9 months; and of his beloved wife Eleanor M'Combie, who died 31st July 1881, aged 34 years. In memory also of the said William Donaldson, who died 25th Decr. 1881, aged 39 years. `Not dead but sleepeth.'
(245) Erected by George Christie, Buckie, in memory of his son George, who died in Buckie 6th July 1777, aged 6 years.
(246) Erected by William Russell, Sheilmuir, in memory of his grandfather, John Laurence, who died 16th Jany. 1869, aged 83 years; his grandmother, Ann Farquhar, who died 17th Decr. 1856, aged 72 years; and their family, William, who died 30th August 1857, aged 39 years; and Mary Jess, who died 12th June 1867, aged 50 years; also, of Francis, who died 8th May 1857, aged 4 years.
(247) Erected by William Smith, `Wokie', Portessie, in memory of his daughter Elizabeth, who died 22nd Feb. 1881, aged 16 years; and of John and Ann, who died in infancy. `Cut down while it was yet morning. We now must hear her voice no more, her Father called her home.'
(248) In memory of Elizabeth Welsh, Buckie, who died there, 19th November 1871 aged 79 years; and of her father, James Welsh; her mother, Elizabeth Wright; and her sister, Mary Welsh, all of whom predeceased her.
(249) William James Gordon Shee, died at Letterfourie House 28th September 1840.
(250) J.D.C.
(251) Sacred to the memory of Alexander Loggie, Crofter, Holl, Enzie, who died 2nd Feby. 1878, aged 59 years.
(252) Erected by Margaret M'Kenzie, in memory of her husband, Peter Geddes, tailor and clothier, Nether Buckie, who died 9th Feby. 1880, aged 56 years.
(253) In memory of Janet Dustan Gibb, aged 6 months.
(254) In memory of Jamima Fraser, who died 26th Sept. 1880, aged 50 years.
(255) Erected by George Wilson in memory of his sister, Isabella, who died 1st April 1842, aged 14 years.
(256) 1850. Sacred to the memory of Alex. M'Kenzie, baker, Buckie, who died 5th April 1835, aged 60 years, and his spouse, Margaret Knight, who died 22nd Oct. 1845, aged 62 years, also, their family - Mary, who died 20th July 1832, aged 18 years; James and Elspet, who died in infancy. Erected by the family as a token of respect.
(257) Erected by George Smith, `Bo', in memory of his uncle, George Smith, `Bo', Portessie, died 30th May 1880, aged 50 years.
(258) Sacred to the memory of Shaw Cattanach, late farmer, Bogend, Rathven, who died 21st August 1872, aged 80 years; also of his beloved wife, Ann Dawson, who died 4th May 1865, aged 71 years; also of their children, Alexr., aged 16; Charles, aged 6; and Elspet, aged 4 years. Erected as a small token of a son's affection by James S. Cattenach, New York, U.S.
(259) Erected by William Hume, in memory of his father, William Hume, late slater in Buckie, who died the 22nd May 1841, aged 78 years, and of his mother, Grace Balfour, who died 19th October 1832, aged 63 years, and also of their son Robert, late corporal in the Royal Regiment of Life Guards, who died the 14th Dec. 1829, aged 28 years.
(260) In memory of Joseph Cowie, who died June 27, 1884, aged 52 years.
This lovely bud, so young, so fair,
Called hence by early doom,
Just come to show how fair a flower
In paradise would bloom.
(261) This stone was erected by Alexander Smith, in Portessie, in memory of his spouse, Elizabeth Robertson, who died March 20, 1774. The said Alex. Smith, who died 25th March, 1794, aged 55 years, and . . and leet three sons, Alexr., William, and George Smith.
(262) Erected to the memory of Jannet Cowie, wife to John Cowie, seaman in Buckie; was married 17th Nov. 1807, who died 1st June 1812.
(263) Erected by James Forbes, late Royal Navy, in memory of his father, John Forbes, rope and sail manufacturer, Buckie, who died 15th August 1864, aged 91 years; also of his mother, Elizabeth Scott, a native of Portsoy, who died at Buckie, April 1873, aged 71 years. Gracious is the Lord and righteous, yea our God is merciful. Psalms cxvi-5.
(264) Hear my prayer O Lord. Erected by George Flett, Tochie, in memory of his beloved wife, Ann Smith, who died on the 12th April 1882, aged 59 years; also of his daughter Jane, who died 10th September 1865, aged 19 years.
Go to thy peaceful rest!
For here we need not weep,
Since those are now amongst the blest;
No more by sin and sorrow prest,
But hushed in quiet sleep.
(265) Erected by Jean M'Kenzie in memory of her husband, David Flett, Yankie, fisherman, Findochty, who died November 4th, 1881, aged 63 years; of her daughter Barbara, who died 1st January 1882, aged 34 years; and of her son David, who was lost at sea, 12th Feby. 1883, aged 28 years.
(266) Erected by George Smith and his daughter-in-law, Jane Campbell, in loving memory of his two sons, George, her husband, who died at sea, near Fraserburgh, 26th August 1881, aged 36 years; and James, who died at Findochty, 21st February 1881, aged 18 years. The above Jane Campbell died 14th September 1882, aged 35 years.
O frail man, as you pass by,
As you are now so once was I;
As I am now so must you be;
Prepare in time to follow me.
(267) Erected by William Cowie (Codlen), in memory of his beloved wife, Janet Thomson, who died 25th October 1881, aged 75 years. The burial place of James Cowie, Codlen.
(268) In memory of Isabella Hector, wife of Alexander Taylor, who died 14th July 1861, aged 59 years; also, of their two children, Isabella and John, who died in infancy; The said Alexander Taylor who died 2nd April 1876, aged 77 years.
(269) In affectionate remembrance of George Slater, who died on Friday, 16th November 1883, Portessie.
(270) In affectionate remembrance of William M. Calder, son of James Calder, born 31st May 1883, died 16th October 1883.
(271) In memory of Jane Cowie, who died Friday 1st February 1884, aged 23 years.
(272) Christina Mackay, died 5th May 1884, aged 26 years.
(273) In loving memory of Jane Smith, only daughter of Mathew Smith, shipmaster, Aberdeen, who died at Corinnie Schoolhouse, Cluny, Aberdeenshire, on the 29th August 1873, aged 44 years and 6 months. This stone is erected by her sorrowing mother. Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
1 Thes. iv. 14.
(274) Erected by James Cowie, `Cornal', in memory of his family, George, who died 1838, aged 5 years; John, who died in infancy; Margaret and Jessie, who died 2nd and 5th July 1850, aged respectfully [sic] 8 and 5 years; James, who died 3rd January 1851, aged 7 years; George Cowie, teacher in Anderson's Institute, Elgin, who died 8th August 1882, aged 27 years.
(275) Erected by George Barclay, Commercial Hotel, Buckie, in memory of his beloved wife, Mary Forbes, who died 10th July 1879, aged 39 years; and of their children William and Elizabeth Jane, who died in infancy; and of his father George Barclay, who died 17th September 1863, aged 71 years; and his mother Hellen Wiseman, who died 9th April 1862, aged 65 years; and his sister Hellen Barclay, who died 123th May 1874, aged 43 years. R.I.P.
(276) G.B.
(277) Erected by William Mackenzie, house painter, Buckie, in memory of his beloved wife, Margaret Badenoch, who died 12th Jany. 1870, aged 36 years.
(278) The family burying-ground of William Hendry, builder, Buckie.
(279) In memory of John Bisset Mackie, aged 5 years and 9 months.
(280) In memory of Robert Reid, Bogend, who died 23rd May 1881, aged 71 years; Elizabeth Cantlie, wife of William Reid, excise officer, died 28th March 1872.
(281) Erected by George Cowie, fisherman, Buckie, in memory of his father, James Cowie, who died 24th January 1866, aged 52 years; also his daughter, Jessie Ann, died 22nd December 1871, aged 8 months. His brother, Joseph, died 19th February 1881, aged 25 years; and his brother, James, died 10th May 1881, aged 31 years.
(282) Erected by John Thomson, shipmaster, Portgordon, in memory of his beloved wife Jane Geddes, who died 27th May 1869, aged 44 years; also of their daughters, Margaret and Mary, who died in infancy; also their son, John Thomson, who died at Konigsberg, Novr. 6th, 1878, aged 25 years.
It's God that lifts our comforts high,
Or sinks them in the grave,
He gives, and blessed be his name,
He takes but what he gave.
(283) Sacred to the memory of William M'Donald, J.P., feuer in Buckie, who died on the 22nd September 1870, aged 73 years; Agnes Andrew, his wife, who died on the 6th October 1862, aged 63 years; and of their daughter, Mary, who died in Nov. 1842, in the eighth year of her age. Erected by James M'Donald, manager of Glasgow Apothecaries' Hall, and Francis Alexander M'Donald, of Denver, Colorado, in affectionate remembrance of their parents, 1871.
(284) In memory of William Longmore Taylor, bank agent, Cullen, who died 28th October 1879 in the 65th year of his age.
In memory of John Taylor, farmer, Brunton, who died 7th April 1869, aged 67 years.
(285) Sacred to the memory of Captain Adam Thomson, Portgordon, who died at sea in Oct. 1862, aged 40 years; of his son, James, who was lost at sea in Oct. 1870, aged 20 years; also, of Adam, infan5t son of Wm. Lamont, teacherr, Portgordon, who died 3rd Oct. 1873; and of Catherine Geddes, wife of Adam Thomson, who died at Portgordon 18th Dec. 1873, aged 45 years. But thanks be to God who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ - 1 Cor. xv. 57.
(286) Erected by Alexander Winchester, shoemaker, Buckie, in memory of his beloved wife, Barbra Smith, who died 6th August 1871, aged 64 years.
(287) Erected by James Innes and family, shipowner, Portgordon, in memory of his wife, Barbra Gunn, who died 29th Dec. 1870, aged 76 years; also of his grandchild, George Innes, who died 29th Aug 1857, aged 11 died at St. Petersburgh 22nd June 1856, aged 37 years; and of George Campbell, his grandson, who died at sea 7th Aug. 1871, aged 20 years.
(288) Ann Mackay, wife of Rev. James M'Lachlan, minister of Rathven, died on 24th day of Feb. 1867 in the 27th year of her age. `The good are not lost to us'
(289) Erected by J. W. A. Murray in memory of their father, James Murray, died 3rd July 1868, aged 70 years; also their brother George, died in 1864, aged 39 years.
(290) In loving remembrance of Alexr. Bremner, bank agent, Buckie, who died at Woodside, June 16th, 1871, aged 39 years, and of his mother, Janet Bremner, who died at Buckie, June 9th, 1871, aged 71 years; also of his wife, Eliza Gardiner, who died at Elgin, June 28th, 1874, aged 29 years.
(291) Erected by Joseph Sutherland, rope and sailmaker, Buckie, in memory of his son William, who died 16th Octr. 1872, aged 23 years. Deeply regrated.
(292) Erected by John Mann, gas manager, Buckie, in memory of his daughter Bella, who died 16th June 1873, aged 11 years.
(293) W.F.
(294) J.S.L.
(295) In memory of William Marshall, rope manufacturer, Buckie, died 17th July 1873, aged 54 years; also of his family - Margaret died in infancy; James aged 4 years and 4 months; James, aged 4 years; Isabella died in infancy; Jessie Ann died 13th June 1869, aged 19 years; John Forbes died 9th Novr. 1877, aged 24 years; William died 25th April 1882, aged 36 years.
(296) In memory of Alexander Flett, "Cornal", Findochty, who died 27th Decr. 1870, aged 69 years. Ths stone is erected by surviving widow and family.
(297) Erected to the memory of Jessie Steel, who died at Portknockie, 24th February 1872, aged 21 years; also James Steel, who died at Portknockie, 26th September 1883, aged 22 years.
(298) Erected by Alexander M'Kinzie in memory of his son John, who died 1st April 1866, aged 19 years. [Parents probably Alexander McKenzie and Ann Hay]
(299) Erected by George Black, blacksmith, Buckie, in memory of his beloved wife, Isabella Anderson, who died 6th April 1874, aged 73 years. Also, of his daughter Helen, who died May 1835, aged 1 year; and of Isabella, who died 16th Augt. 1865, aged 29 years. [Duplicate entry].
(300) Here lyeth the body of James Allen, who died--
(301) I.S. . . I.G.
(302) 1883. Erected by Ann Innes, 26, Gollachy Village, Portgordon, to the memory of her beloved husband, William Innes, who died at sea 19th Feby. 1865, aged 38. Also, of her son, Peter Innes, who died 18th Decr. 1882, aged 22 years.
They were, but words are wanting to say what?
Think what a father and son should be, they were that.
(303) Robert Reid, aged 6 months.
Here lies the body of John Reid, some time skipper, in Shore of Buckie, who died the 20th Oct. 1786, aged 65 years; and Margaret Wood, his spouse, who died 2nd Oct. 1785, aged 62 years.
(304) A.R. . . M.D. 1761., A.C. . . E.M.
(305) Here lies the body of Elspet Lovie, spous to William Reid, elder, seaman in Buckie, who dyed Nov. the 22, 1733.
(306) . . . seaman in Shore of Buckie, his spouse Jean Reid, who died Sept. 24, 1770, aged 37
(?) years.
(307) John Murray died April 21st 1712, and Kathrin Benet, his spouse, who died July 15 1758.
(308) . . . their children, James, George, and Margaret, who all died in their infancy, as a small testimony of regard to their memory, this stone is erected here by the affectionate husband, whose desire is that his body may be interred near theirs.
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