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The History of Dundee,
1874 History by James Thomson
James Thomson's 1874 work
INTRODUCTION
This work has been transcribed - verbatim - from the 1874 edition. Much about the history of Dundee has been changed, revised and updated by Historians over the years - So please refer to those new histories of Dundee for a more modern understanding of the History of Dundee.
This exercise is to just to make available the original source material from the 1875 Book.
Iain D. McIntosh, Friends of Dundee City Archives
Part II Section 8
The Houff Monuments
The following is a selection of the oldest and most curious epitaphs: For others the reader may consult Thomson's MS. "Book of the Houff." in the Free Library.
No.2.—West Wall.—In the First Recess, next Blackness Aisle.
To his most excellent father, A. Miln, oft times Bailie in this city with great praise, who at length died in the 68th year of his age, and of the Lord 1651.
No.3.—At the Second Recess.
To his dearest brother, Thomas Milne, in this city, having ended his life well in the year of the Lord 1641, and of his age 22. Mr Alexander Milne, Minister of Forgan, placed this monument.
Fame will the long life give which fate denied. Nor can we call him dead who thus has died,
No. 4.—On the top of, and within the Third Recess. The sepulchre of the family of John Yeaman of Dryburgh, 1628.
"It is uncertain at what place Death awaits thee—wait thou for it at every place. Before old age be careful to live well; in old age be careful to die well."—Seneca
No. 5.—On the top of the Fourth Recess.
Monvmentvm memorabilis. Monument to the memory of the Parentis of R. Fletcher of Inverpeffer, A. F. his B. their Sp. and Posteritie; As. F., J. F., E. F., Gm. F., Jm. F., sonnes to E. F., cavsed bvild this, Ano Dom. 1627. '
For James Fletchor fieri fecit 1627. Memento mori.
To the memory of John Baxter, Esquire of Idvies, merchant, Dundee, who died 25th August, 1833, aged 68 years, this stone is erected by his grateful and affectionate son, Henry Baxter.
No.6.—Between the Fourth and Fifth Recesses.
To the memory of James Guthrie, related to an upright judge among the inhabitants of Dundee, who, when a boy, was sent to a distance by his father, Mr John Guthrie, pastor of a church in Dundee. He served his apprenticeship to merchandise at Stockholm; and, when freed, he traded with many nations. He married Christian Scott, descended from Bailie John Scott. His pious wife, sorrowing, placed this monument at her own expense. He died in the calends of April, in the year of the Christian era 1710, and of his age 46, leaving his wife and seven of her sons surviving.
Immediately under Mr Guthrie's monument another was erected in 1833, to the memory of a descendant, which is inscribed thus:—
1733. Sacred to the memory of John Guthrie, Esqr., late merchant in Dundee, and of Helen Yeaman, his spouse; the former died on the 3d of March, 1786, and the latter on the llth of June, 1818. This stone was erected by their eldest son, Major John Guthrie, 33rd Regt.
No. l.—In the Fifth Recess. The sepulchre of the Parents and Family of Patrick Guthrie, 1631.
Fates come by certain order, none can stay,
Or 'gainst the order offer a delay.
The grave is ready still, and doth receive
The cited people; farther will not crave.
Theater of Mortality.
Lo, thou my days an hand breadth mad'st;
mine age is in thine eye
As nothing: surely man at best,
is wholly vanity.—Ps. xxxix 5.
The resurrection of Christ is the key of the graves of the dead, and the pattern and hope of ours.—Tertullian of the Flesh.
So also is the resurrection of the dead: it is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption.—I. Corinthians xv. 42.
Life is too much the shadow of to-morrow,—live your time to-day.
No. 8.—In the Fifth Recess, near the Great Gate.
M.W.F. W.F. H.D.
Ye who pass by, of us, pray, mindful be;
You’re what we were—what now, you soon shall see.
All things must pass—we went, and you shall go;
Learned, unlearned, equally all so.
I know that my Redeemer lives,—this hope,
To me, in grave, is comfortable prop.
Virtue remains after death.—Theater of Mortality
No. 9.—On the top of the Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Recesses, north side of the Great Gate.
James Mudie erected this in the year 1602, for a monument of the family burial place of the Mudies.
Here lies a most chaste virgin, Janet Mudie, only daughter of James Mudie, formerly Bailie of the city of Dundee, who leading her father in the path of death, died in the month of September, A.D. 1612, and of her age 15.
The whole life of man is a passage to death, and death itself is the way to life.
All things depend on fate, all in their turns, Sooner or later hasten to their urns.
No. 11.—On a lofty, but much decayed mural monument, near the north end of the Wall.
In the adjacent ground is laid the mortal remains of Alexander Duncan of Lundie, who died the...... day of April, in the year of the Christian era 1696, aged 44; and his beloved wife Ann Drummond, only daughter of Mr John Drummond of Megginch, who died the......day of April, 1675, aged 42. Also their children, William, Patrick, Christian, and Ann, whom their parents survived. Also another, William, who survived his mother, but not his father; and John, a son second in birth, who died the...... day of July, 1696, aged 20.
Mr Alexander Duncan of Lundie caused this mausoleum to be erected in the year of the Christian era, 1718
No. 12.—Very near the North End of the Wall.
To the memory of Alexander Riddoch, Esq., many years Provost of Dundee, and one of his Majesty's Deputy-Lieutenants of Forfarshire, who died 9th December, 1822, aged 78 years.
A man of strict integrity, a sincere and constant friend, a magistrate whose firmness and moderation in times of difficulty and danger were of great benefit to the community.
IN THE AREA OF THE GROUND.
No. 3.—To his most excellent father, Alexander Milne, oft-times Bailie in this city with great praise, who at length died in the 68th year of his age, and of the Lord 1651. Over him dead, his son, Mr Alexander Milne, caused this monument to be erected.
Religion, manners, prudence, candour, always shone In Milne united, with a lustre all their own; The common wealth was prosperous underneath his care, To him the court and seat of justice sacred were.
No. 6.—This is the marble sepulchral, monumental mausoleum, of Andrew Forrester, a famous Bailie of Dundee, who died in the office of Bailie on the 13th day of November, 1674, aged 34. His only and chosen wife, Marjory Watson, survivor, caused this to be erected in testimony of her love.
I have sent my soul to God, but the vile inglorious body which you see here, Christ, my judge, shall so restore, that at length it shall arise from the grave to the heavenly mansions.
No. 10.—Heir lyes ane faithfvl brother called Henrie Guthrie, Merchand, Bvrgis of Dvndie, who lived the spaice of 20 ziers in the holy band of matrimonie, and depairtit this lyf at the pleasur of Almighty God, the 29th day of November, 1635, of the aidge above.
No. 15.—The 6th day of the month of March
Man, tak bed to me,
Hov thov sal be,
Cvhan thov art dead
Drye as a trei,
Vermes sal eat ye;
Thy great bovte
Sail be lyke lead.
Ye tyme hath been,
In my zovth grene,
That I vas clene
Of bodie as ze ar;
Bvt for my eyen,
Nov tvo holes bene;
Of me is sene
Bvt benes bare.
1827.—Revised by Mrs Charles Boss, in memory of her mother, Jean Knight.
No. 17.—Heir lyis two godlie agit personis, to wit, Johne Kynneir, svmtyme in Keathe, and Evphan Gray, his spovs, qvha deceissit as follovis, to vit, the said Evphan Gray deceissit the first day of March, 1627, of the aidg of 59 ; and ye said Jhone Kynneir deceissit ye day of Octor, of ye aige of.....
No. 19.—Margaret Kamsay, spouse to Andrew Mureson, depairtit the 20 day of May, 166-, of hir age..........
Stay, trav'ler, notice who entomb'd heer lyes,—
On that was verteous, Chest, and Verie Wyse;
Good to the poor, still livd a godly lyfe,
Both first and last, since she becain a Wyfe,
To quarrell death for her Chang uer but Vain,
for death spares nather godly nor prophane;
To say shes Changd, tuar but a foolish storie
if not to live eternalie in Glorie.
No. 24.—To Mr William Ferguson, Physician and Bailie in Dundee, and Euphemia Kinloch, his dearest parents; also to seven brothers and sisters german, who died by the disturbed order of nature; likewise for himself and Helen Duncan, his lawful wife, the surviving William Ferguson, merchant, raised this monument to their pious memory. Mr William Ferguson died 25th March, 1627, aged 64 years, and Euphemia Kinloch died 5th June, 1603, aged 57 years.
No. 26.—Remember to die. The hour flies.
Erected by David Lowson, manufacturer, Hilltown, Dundee, in memory of his spouse, Jean Balfour, who died 25th December, 1816, aged 41; also his daughter, Elizabeth, who died 22nd February, 1817, aged 4 years; also Barbara, died 29th July, 1817, aged 3 years.
All ye that pass by, I pray draw nigh,
And weep, while I mourn with grief;
For my oxor, my dear, and my daughters lie here,
Now their sorrow and pain, to them has prov'd gain,
For in death they have met a relief.
No. 31.—Heir vnder lyis ye corpes of Griesell Clayhills, a matron vas, and mirror of pietie, vertue, sobrietie, & modestie, & espovsed to James Man 58 zeirs, & departit this lyf ye 1 of Janv. 1648, of age 80 zeirs.
For I know that my Redeemer liveth, &o., Job xix, 24, 25, and blessed and holy, &o., Rev. xx. 6.
No. 32.—Heir lyis the corps of a vorthe honest man caled James Man, vho vas baptised 22 Jvly 1561, and married vith his only vyf 22 Sep. 1582, rendering his spirit to his Maker ye 13 Sep. 1640, to his and the beholderes great ioyii.
When this corruptable hath pvt on incorrvption, and this mortal hath pvt on immortality, then sal be brovght to pas that saying, Death is svalloved vp into victorie.
No. 34.—Heir lyes ane godly and vertwvs voman, Sarah Auchinleck, spovs to Abraham Martine, Frenchman, Chirvrgeon-Barber, vho departit this lyf 25 Jvly, 1665, of her age 40. Heir also lyes ane honest man, Abrahame Martine, Frenchman, Chirvrgeon-Barber, lavfvl son of Abraham Martine, merchant, Bvrgis of the city of Metz in Loraine, vho departit this lyf 13 June, 1673, of his age 57.
Revised 1820, J. Constable.
No. 35.—Heir is interred a vertuous woman, Catherine Constable, spouse to John Mastertoun, Fletcher, who departit the 15 of Janu., 1683, and of her age 39 yeirs.
Our care is short, yet aiming still in minde,
Christs pouer and presence in my whole life to finde,Who now in grave doth lie, till Bonus of God shall be
In heaven restored to glorious libertie;
With mother, children, wher husband longs to raise
To God, in Christ, immortal songs of praise.
36.—Here restes in the Lord iohn makcleen, marchent in dundie, who departit this life the 10 of ianuarie, 1696, and his age 75 years; and his spous agnes froster, with seuerall of their children.
One graue tuo bodies doth containe,—
In heaven their souls remaine;
Heads of ane honest familie,
Who liued well, dyed happilie;
Their fame will neuer be forgot,
Though bodies in the graue do rot.
Reader, though little be set forth,
Blaime thou my pen, and not their worth.
No. 37.—Heer lyas interred Robert Forrester, Skipper in Dundie, and his wife Agnes Scot, and their children, whereof the eldest daughter, Isabell Forrester, was spouse to James Patersone, Skipper in Dundie. She was a godly woman, and an honest vertious wife all the tyme of her life, who departed on the ii. day of November, 1669, of her age 53 years.
Heers a Forrester whose boughs are broke,
And laid unto the dust;
The eldest branche, when it did blume,
like to an ivy claspt
with Patersone, a mighty Oak.
not overblowne by storms;
thou Neptune, Boreas hath ordained,
with their great mightie pouers—
[Two lines illegible.]
To whom her husband caused erect this monument for himself and their children, in 1673 years.
No. 39.—'Mongst Scotish Vrns this English Matron lyes,
Grave, vertuous, modest, loving, chaste, and uise;
The poor, the uorld, the heauens, and the grave,
Her alms, her fame, her soul, and body have.
On William Playfair, who died Decr. 14th, 1735.
Beneath this stone survivings did inter
The breathless Corps of William Playfair;
He was not fully eighteen Years of Age,
When He, o flow'ring Worthy, quit ye Stage;
Some golden Beams of heav'uly Virtue Strove
To hold his Life unstain'd, his Thoughts on things above.
No. 47.—To the memory of Margaret Tod Bell, second daughter of Thomas Bell, merchant, Dundee, who died 5th Deer, 1823, aged 16½ years.
Erected by Thomas Bell, merchant, Dundee, who has paid all dues regarding this railed inground.—See Hospital! Book, 1823.
No. 54.—David Smart, baker, died 24th January, 1806, in the 76th year of his age. He was universally beloved and respected, and eminently distinguished as a friend to the poor—was for upwards of 50 years a master baker in Dundee, and often held the offices of Deacon of that trade, and Convener of the Nine Trades., His remains were interred with public honours, as recorded at the time in the Dundee Advertiser.
No. 59.—Erected by James Stewart, manufacturer, Pleasance, and Agnes Yoolow his spouse, as a Testimony of Respect due to the memory of her brother, David Yoolow, late merchant in Greenock, who died There on the 6th day of July, 1826, aged 46 years. Also her mother Agnes Johnston, who died on the 5th day of December, 1830, in the 80th year of her age.
'Twas Sin that gave Man the dread Sentence of death,
'Twas Sin that did kindle both Hell and God's Wrath;
But Glory to God, for he sent one to save,
And gave Man the Victory o'er Death and the Grave.
No. 60.—1812. Erected by James Robertson and Jean Caithness his spouse, in memory of their children, viz. Agnes and Wellmina.
This World is like a city full of crooked streets,
And Death the market place where all men meets;
If life were merchandize to buy,
The rich would live, none but the poor would die.
No. 61.—Erected by William Urquhart, Nursery and Seedsman in Dundee, in memory of his Spouse Sarah Walton, who departed this life 17th Deer 1811, age 45 years.
A Rachel's beauty, Lydia's open heart,
A Martha's care, and Mary's better part,
In her were all combined;
Her Spirit fled from earth to heaven,
Her body here to dust is given—
Both shall again be join'd.
Also Mary and James, two of their infant children, interred near this place.
Also in memory of Helen Bisset, his second wife, who died 8th July 1836, aged 69 years, much regretted.
Here also his sons have laid the ashes of their beloved father, William Urqnhart, who died 28th Deer 1836, aged 79 years, lamented by his family and friends.
His dust lies here, the spirit's gone
To join the choir above
Of souls redeem'd, who ever sing
A Saviour's matchless love.
No. 63.—This monument of a woman of approved goodness, Catherine Guthrie, wife of John Ferguson, merchant, who, after the birth of her first born son, William, who survived her three months, died 20th January, 1668, and of her age 29.
Here Catherine Guthrie, with her son doth lie,
Chaste, virtuous, good, full of serenity;
She scarce a year was wife, when cruel-fate
From her mate pluck'd her, to his sad regret,
Wishing her sofest rest, he doth erect,
This monument from his entire respect.
No. 65.—While thou dost here enjoy thy breath,
Continue mindful of thy death;
Death's one long sleep, and life's no more
But one short watch, an hour before.
Here, underneath this stone,
Lies skipper George Adamson,
Who died anno ninety-four,
And was of age three and threescore
We die to live, and live to die,
In Jesus Christ, and so did I;
Which Christ, as I have loved best,
Among his saints I hope to rest.Lo, here, the certain end of every one,—
Behold, alive to-day, to-morrow dead and gone;
But it is true, the liberal heart God loves,
And from him still all cause of lack removes.
Here resteth in the Lord, Isobel Broch, spouse to George Adamson, who departed 30 December, 1704.
No. 66.—Heir lyis iohn goldman, mairchand, and elizabeth Traill, his spouse, guha both depairtit in September, 1607, of his age 34 hirs 29.
No. 66.—Here lies an honourable man, formerly citizen and of the city of Dundee, William Goldman of St Fort, who died in the 44th year of his age, on the first of the nones of April, in the year from the parturition (accouchment or lying in) of the Virgin, 1613. Remember to die.
No. 68.—Heir lyis a godlie vertevs man named Robert Muresone, merchandt, Burges of Dundei, who departed the 3 of September anno 1637, being of age 32 yeeris, and lived 4 yeers in the blissed band of mareag with his law fvll spovs, Helen Colene, of whom he begat thrie children.
Avay, vaine vorld ! thov ocean of annoyes,
And come sveit heaven, vith thy aeternal joyes.
No. 71.—Heir lyis ane godlie father, Alexander Gray, elder, Baxter, Bvrges of Dundie, quha departid the 5 of Agust 1613, vith his spovse Elspet Smythe, a godlie matron.
Ve pass from deithe to lyf.
As gras ve pass
From that ve vas,
Ve hope againe
Vith Christ to raigne.
No. 80.—Heer is interred George Forrester, Dean of Gild, Dundie, who departed this lyfe the 3 of lanwarie, 1675, and of his age 40 years.
Forrester, Dean of Gild of Dundee, suddenly snatched away in the flower of his youth, is buried under this tomb. Upright and greatly excelling, he shone as a lover of piety beyond many, and was an honour to the town, and left an example to us. Reader, learn to follow a good example.
No. 81.—Here rests what was mortal of Mr Alexander Forrester of Milnhill. He who wishes to know what sort of man he was, let him receive this as most true:—For piety towards God, love to his country, gentleness to his friends, and benevolence to all, he was illustrious. These virtues were accompanied with varied learning, but they were the less appreciated on account of his modesty. He died in the month of October, 1615, aged 49. At the order and expense of Martha and Magdalene Forrester, his sisters, this monument was erected to his memory.
Under this stone, also, are buried the ashes of an excellent man, John Forrester of Milnhill, who succeeded to the paternal estate of his brother, the foresaid Alexander, who died unmarried. He took to wife Isabella, daughter of Henry Crawford of Monorgan, by whom
he had a daughter, Isabella, who was married to Thomas Crichton of Ruthven, and along with him possessed the estate of Milnhill by hereditary right. His first wife being dead, he married Margery, daughter of John Grahame, merchant, and formerly Bailie of this Burgh............surviving. He died the first day of the ides of February......., aged 70.
No. 85.—Here resteth in the Lord, "William and George Fairweather, Skippers, pious, virtuous, and of an upright life, who lived with the love of all persons, and at their death were much lamented (the father deceasing 13 May, 1683, of his age 61, the son dying 25 May, 1683, of age 37), and Katharine Constable, spouse to William Fairweather, younger, a religious young woman, is also here interred, who deceast 11 May, 1684, her age 20.
Father and Son, lo, here interred are,
Oft tost by tempests in stormy oceans were;
Through divine power still preserved their prope,
On whom they trusted both by faith and hope;
Waiting with saints, till grave her dead resign,
Hence they'll be call'd eternally to reign.
No. 91.—Heir lyis ane godly, faithfvl, verteovs, honest voman, namit qvhil Patrick
Gvthrie, elder, merchand, Bvrges in Dvndie, qvha depairted this lyf at the pleasovr of Almchtie God, the 23 of September, 1625, being abovit the aidge of 68 zeirs, qyha leived in the holie band of matramonie abovit 32 zeirs.
No. 93.—Here lyis ane godly and verteous man named Androv Gemmill, merchant, Hospital Maister of this Burgh, vho depairted this lyf vpon the last day of Avgvst, 1638 zeires, and of his age 42.
No. 100.—In death is life. To Andrew Gray, descended of the noble family of Gray, a citizen of Dundee conspicuous for piety and honesty, and well deserving both of the Church and the Poor.
O, Death! where is thy victory—where thy sting?
To the memory and virtue of a most upright man, William Gray, Procurator in the Sheriff Court of Forfarshire, his heirs and Mariot Doig, his widow, erected this monument. He died the 19th day of April, in the year of the Lord 1629, and of his age 49.
No. 101.—Kynd Comarads, heir Oovpars corps is layd,
Walter by name, a Tailzovr of his trayde;
Bothe kynd, and trezv, and styt, and open ha tit,
Condol vith me that he set sone departit;
For I avow he never veyld a sheir
Haid beter pairts nor he thats bvrid heir.
Walteir Covper, he deit 25 Desem. 1628, his age 52. Janet Mortimer his wyf.
No. 103.—Heir lyis tua honest men, Thomas Peirson and William Dvf, boith Maltman and Bvrgessis of Dvndie, svmtym Husbands to Magdalene Edeson. The said Thomas departed the 1607 zeir, and the said William, 1620, boith above the age of 50 zeirs.
No. 107.—
Heir Lyis entomb'd, who sprung of worthie race,
Match'd with the prouests dochter of this plaice;
Liv'd long in hemen's Knot, thogh fates decried
For thame no ehyld, yet heauens this want supplied
By good Baljuannp, his brpjiher, rathgr sonne,
Who honours nog his Asshfcs with his. tombe.
Mr Archibald Auchinleck lived in ye state of marriage uith his beloued wyff, Janet Auchinleck, 26 years; he died La ye Lord ye 27 of Novem., 1647, of his age 47.
Deaths uncontrolled syth mous all men doun,
From poorest slave to him that weares the croun
Wertew, nor noble birth, doth none exeime;
For death such qualities doth not esteime;
But suddenlie, and oft in midle days,
As was this worthie on intomb'd heir lyes.
Mr .Archibald Auchinleck.
Anagram.
I'll rest in peace, until the time appear,
That I th' Archangel of the Lord shall hear.
Here lyes Mr John Auchinleck, Parson of Largo, who died 15 of July, 1702, of his age 75.
No. 117.—The monument of sepulture of a man of the greatest honour, Mr David Kinloch of Aberbrothie, of great learning, and adorned through life with many illustrious virtues; a most skilful Physician to the Kings of Great Britain and France, by whose letters and seals the nobility of his family and descent is amply testified and proved. He died in the year of human salvation 1617, and of his age 58.
Sir James Kinloch Nevay, Baronet, died the 5 February, 1776, aged 72. His daughter, Mary Kinloch, spouse of John Rankine of Dudhope, died the 23 of September, 1782, aged 41. His daughter, Henrietta Kinloch, died the 28th December, 1791, aged 52. His daughter, Anna Kinloch, died on the 15 October, 1793, aged 48 years
No. 130.—The monument of George Brown, a most meritorious Bailie of Dundee, who, having hapily discharged this office for the space of ten years, was mortally wounded by the enemy in the heat of the fight, of which wounds, having become faint in fighting, by death he paid his debt to nature, and to his city and country, on the second of the nones of October, in the year of the Lord 1651, and of his age sixty.
No. 145.—Heir lyes ane godly, vertevs, honest man, calit Eobert Frecser, Marchant and Bvrgis of Dundie, quha departit to the glory of God the 30 day of Mairche, the zeir of God, 1628, of his aig 75.
All thingis most die that lyf hes tane,
And so most it had never ane.
I live to die, I die to live for ever.
No, 156.—The monument of Andrew Archibald, a famous Litho-tomist, who died 1st September, in the year of human salvation 1662, and of his age 67. As also of his most loving wife, Catherine Pourie.
Here lies good Andrew Archibald, to his art
Chirurgeon, to the poor he did impart
His helping hand; still minding God, who bids
The Christian throw his bread upon the floods.He, in his art most skilful was, and he
Excelled others in the mystery
Of cutting of the stone; for by his skill
He many healed, but never one did Trill.I studied much to cut the bladder stone,
To poor and rich a kind chirurgeon.Here learned and skilful Archibald lies, who was
To many life, of death to none the cause.
His loving wife, from his own wealth, did raise
This monument and writing to his praise.
Header, you ask her name—lo! here,
The silent tomb doth Catherine Pourie bear;
As Pourie named, so she was truly pure,
And by free grace from every stain secure.Death is accustomed to destroy life with innumerable diseases
Devouring all things with a revenous appetite.
King, Prince, the Wise, the Fool, the miserable, Sick,
Whoever you may be, we are all but dust and shadow.
Revised by James Campbell, mercht., 1819, in memory of Margaret Peter, his mother, who died in March, 1801, aged 66 years.
No. 172.—Passenger, let this stone revive in you the memory of William Raitt, a man of great piety and goodness, shining among the prime citizens of Dundee, as having been honoured several years with the office of Bailie, no less endeared to his neighbours than to his own, now escaped out of the prison of his body 13th December, 1670, and of his age 57.
Lo, truth, zeal, candour, constancy,
Beneath this tomb all here entombed lye;
Noe wonder, here within this tomb you see,
Lyes William Baitt, once Praetor in Dundee,
Whose rest from worldly cares doth pleasant prove,
While his immortal soul triumphs above.
No. 178.—This stone was erected in memory of Patrick Brown and Isabella Miller, late of Gallowhill, by their youngest son, David Brown, now a Master in the Royal Navy.
Tho' boisterous blasts and worldly fears,
Have tost me to and fro,
Yet, by the order of God's decree,
I harbour here below;
Where now I ride at anchor safe,
With many of our fleet;
Expecting one day to set sail,
Our Admiral, Christ, to meet.
No. 180.—The monument of a singular matron, Grisell Scott, spouse to George Brown, then a renowned Bailie, now advanced to the Provostship, by the greatest love, honour, and respect of all persons. She died in the year of the Christian era 1667, and of her age 37, and, with six of her children, lies under this slab.
Here Grisell Scott lies in this little tomb,
With children six sprung from her fruitful womb;
As many live: was sixteen years a wife
To her dear husband, in a holy life.All! cruel fates break bands most sweet and sure,—
Against their violence, what can endure?
Chaste, calm, and spotless, prudent, liberal,
She to the poor and the distresed all
No. 188. — David Lindsay placed this in remembrance of his wife, Christian Rutherford, adorned by piety and virtue, and accomplished in Greek, Latin, and French literature. She died 9th November, 1603, aged 40 years.
In memory of John Ferguson, mercht., Dundee, who died Octr. 1770, aged sixty years; and his spouse, Margaret Ramsay, died in Feby. 1781, aged sixty years.
192.—To the memory of his most respected father, John Scrymseoure, merchant and Provost of Dundee, who exchanged life for death — August, in the year of the Lord 1657, and of his age 46; as also to the memory of his most beloved brother, Mr William Scrymseoure, preacher of the Divine Word, who died 14th September, in the year of the Christian era 1666, aged 25; and also to the memory of his dearest mother, Catherine Wright, yet alive, and to his whole kindred, John Scrymseoure, younger, caused erect this stately but mournful monument.
Here Provost Scrymseoure lies, Light of Dundee,
And to old Home who might a Provost be,
This piece of ground now also doth inter
His first son, William, a Probationer.
His loving wife and son, surviving yet,
Desire that here they may interment get. 1688.
Catherine Wright, a most pious and dearly beloved mother, died 30th May, 1675, and of her age 62.
No. 193.—Heir lyis ane godlie and honest voman Besse Brvce, who vas tvyce married, first Georg Dorvart, and nixt with James Bovar, and departit this lyif the 15 of May, 1640, and of hir age 66.
1837.—Revised by Jean McNaughten and Peter Martin, her husband.
No. 195.—Heir lyis a man of renovn and fairn callit Villem Nevton, Litster, (An old and now obsolete term for a Dyer ) Bvrges and Brother Gild of Dindie, qyha dit in the Lord the 27 of September, 1608, and of age------ .
The memorial of the righteovs is in the remembrens of the Lord continvaly, and sal not taist of the second deith; but the memorial of the vikit sal rot, and pass avay and decay.
Ve leir that Abraham ovr father of old,
To honor the bvrial ve sovld be bold.
O Lord, qvhov acceptabil is deith to them qvom feris & lovis the. Life is death.
No. 197.—Heir lyis Evfame Ramsaye, spouse of Williame Blythe, skipper, vha depairtit this present lyf the 27 day of Agvst anno 1613. and of hir age 29 zeirs.
This earthlie tomb so low, and heavene so hie,
Keipia in deyydit pairtes my deir from me;
The heavenes her sovl, earth corps, so mvst ensew,
That this divisions rander'd both ther dew;
Bot vhil that each hes reposest his pairt,
I vajit the vhole, and vith the vhol my hairt.
No. 212.—Here lye the Corps of William Henderson, merchant, and Margaret Hallyburton, his wife, who lived soberly, righteously, and godly; also gave and left Great Sums of money for the Education of poor Children, to poor widows and others, both Men and Women, in Dundee; and the Records of this Town and Kirk Session will bear Witness to these Truths. 1766,
This stone was Erected by Miss Euphan Graham, Her Daughter, by Bailie John Graham, a Former Husband.
No. 214.—1819. Revised by John Dewars, Ship Carpenter, Dundee, in memory of his children, viz., Peter, who died 17th Deer 1800, aged 2 years; William, who died 31st March, 1808, aged 9 months; Catherine, who died 7th Feby 1815, aged 9 months ; Andrew, who died 18th Octr, 1818, aged 8 years.
This monument was originally inscribed thus:—Heir lyis ane godlie honest man namit Valter Govrlay, Maltman, Bvrgis in Dvndie, quha decessit this lyf 28 of Apryl, 1628, of his age 46 zeiris, vith his vyf and his twentie bairnis.
No, 226.—to the memory of the Reverend James Smith, who was born in the parish of Leslie, County of Fife, the 12th of February, 1749, and died here the 25th of Septr., 1810, in the 62nd year of his age, and the 32d of his ministry. During the last twenty years of his life he was pastor of the Chapel of Ease, Chapelshade, by the members of which this memorial was erected, as a mark of respect for his professional exertions, and private virtues.
No. 226.—Heir lies an honourable man, Thomas Muir, Burgess of Dundee, who died 4th December in the year 1577, and of his age 54.
In thee, O Lord, have I trusted, let me not be confounded.
Revised, in 1834, by Peter Dron for his Parents and Relations. P.D., C.M.
No.241.—Heir lyis ane godlie verteovs voman calit Margaret Greine, spovs to Andiov Steinsone, merchant in dondie, qvha departit the 28 day of Maii anno domine 1609, and of her aig 63.
Blissid ar they that diethe in the Lord, for they sal rest from thair laboris, and over them the second deathe sal have no pover.
Commit thy vark to God.
No. 258.—Sacred to the memory of the late Mr Isaac Low, teacher, Chapelshade, who died 7th March, 1816, aged 32 years; and David (son of Thomas Low), who died 24th Feb., 1804, aged 3 months.
"Studious let me sit,
And hold High Converse with
The MIGHTY DEAD."
No. 259, 2d.—This stone is for the memorie of Patrick Hunter & Patrick Henderson, Glasiris, and Richard Dauidson, Merchand, Burgessis of Dundie, and Kathrin Man, ther spouses successiuly. She departed 17 day of Septem. 1677, of her age —,
No. 260.—Sacred to the memory of John Piteairn, merchant and sometime Provost of Dundee, who died 23d November, 1800.
During the whole course of a long life, nearly extended to the utmost limit of human expectation, he exhibited a bright example of the most unaffected piety and virtue. He was an affectionate husband, a tender and indulgent father, a sincere and stedfast friend; beloved as a citizen, and respected as a Magistrate, he died, and carried into his grave the affections of his family, the regret of his friends, and the love and esteem of all.
In July 1748 he married Jean Robertson, daughter of Alexander Robertson, sometime Provost of Dundee, by whom he had issue six sons and three daughters, whereof three sons and three daughters survived him.
No. 263.—Heir lyis ane godlie and honest man, James Wat, Flesher, Bvrges in Dvndie, who lived in the holy band of matrimonie with
Agnes Theane 38 zeirs, and bvir to him 8 childreng. He departit thia lyf the 26 of Sep. 1541, his age 62.
Com, qvirists al, and sing vith me,
Hale. Iv. ja, Hale. Iv. je.
Into thine hands, Lord, we commit
our soulls, which is thy due;
For why ? thou hast redeemed them,
O Lord our God most true.
No. 264.—Heir lies a prudent man, John Baxter, Baker, Burgess of Dundee, who died 10th October, 1609, and Helen Seaton, his wife. Ve live to die and deiis to live for ever.
No. 276.—Here lies a decent man, "William Clayhills, Burgess of Dundee, who died the 31st day of the month of October, in the year the Lord 1580, and of his age
Death is the utmost boundary of all things.
No. 288.—Heir lies ane godlie and honest father callit Robert B………., Merchant, Burges of Dundie, with his wyf, ane godlie matrone, callit Janet Hvnter, qvha liveit togider in the honorable band of marriage 35 zeirs, and therfter they bothe departit this lyf in the moneth of Aprile, in thezeir of God 1611, he being of age 58 zeiris, and she being of age 63 zeirs.
No. 288.—This stone was erected by James Kinety & Margaret Webster, in memory of their daughters—Jane Kinety, who died the 28 of March, 1750, aged 16; and also Katherin Kinety, who died the 9 of November, 1757, aged 5 years.
Child, wife, and mother dutiful,
In all a pattern wonderful;
There grace in life makes nou their glory sure,
Ther corps may rott, their good name shall endure.
No, 291.—1808, This stone was Erected by David Low, Brewer in Dundee, on his own property (!!!), in memory of his son David, who died llth February 1808, aged 14 months.
No. 303.—Here, along with his most beloved wife, Euphemia Lochmalony, lies Robert Stirling, Shipmaster and Merchant, renowned for his piety toward God, for integrity of life, and for love toward his fellow citizens. She died in the year of her age 36, and of the Lord 1648; he in the year of his age 75, and of the Lord 1668.
Whilst I, unstable, was carried through the Friths of the "World, Hope was my Anchor, the Gospel was my Compass, Sacred Faith was my Helm, the Holy Spirit was the Wind distending my Sails, and thou, Christ, was my only Pole Star; now Heaven is my safe Road-Stad, my Port is above the Skies, and I despise and laugh at the uncertain Chances of the World.
No. 314.—The bones of Patrick, son of David Maxwell, Merchant in the city of Dundee, and Provost of the same, lie in this burying ground, under this marble, toward the west. He died on the first of the ides of March, 1737.
Under this also, towards the south, rest the remains of Elizabeth "Watson, wife of Patrick, and daughter of "William Watson, formerly Merchant and Bailie in this place. She died on the ides of April, 1733. She left, born of her, three surviving sons, David, William, and Patrick, and two daughters, Isabella and Margaret. From her also he begat another Patrick, who died on the 12th of the kalends of January, 1730. and Alexander, who died 8th May, 1735, and Euphemia, who yielded to fate 20th May, 1736.
No. 315.—This stone was erected in memory of Alexander Robertson, Merchant and sometime Provost in Dundee, who died on the xxv "of October mdcclxxv, in the lxxxii year of his age; and of Ann Scryra-soure his spouse, who died on the xvi of December, mdcolxxv, in the lxxiv year of her age.
Also, John Morrison, who died 22d April 1777, aged 45 years; Isobel Robertson, his spouse, daughter of the said Alexr Robertson & Ann Scrymsoure, died 18th Jany 1812, aged 72 years; Ann Robertson, daughter of said Alexr Robertson and Ann Scrymsoure, died 17th Feby, 1819, aged 80 years.
No. 365.—Here lies an honest man, Robert Peebles, who died 8th November, 1582, and of his age 71. Patrick Wighton, Wright in Dundee.
No. 368.—1788. Erected by James Cabel, and John Mill, both Shipmasters in Dundee, in memory of William Myells, their father-in-law, who died 12 February, 1754.
also in memory of
Margaret Cabel, James Cabels daughter who died the 20 August1787, aged 1 year & nine days.
Janet Mills, John Mills, Daughter, who died 31st of may 1777, aged fourteen month and a half.
To Screen them from all Earthly Charms, Death took them from their Mother's arms;Happy the Change, they are free from Care, And Dwell where holy Angels are.
Here also are deposited the remains of the above John Mill, who departed this life 3d March, 1803, aged 57 years.
No. 374.—Heir lyis ane godlie and honest voman, Agnes Dorvart, spovs to George Cheplane, Maltman, Bvrges of Dtindie, quha depairtit ye 24 of October in ye zeir of God 1603, and of hir aig 46. Viliame Cheplane vos ye dvcir of yis. Death and life.
No. 432.—Here lyeth the bodie of Bessie "Wright, spous to Patrik Eob, Cordiner, who died Jan. 25, 1670, and of age 44;
In tombe although consumed my bodie lyes,
yet my redeemer, Christ, with their same eyes
I shall behold; Who of my life the prope,
vas still my trustj and portion of my lot
Ile rest in hope, till Christ in clouds appear,
Who, with his Saints, this bodia will upreare;
my soule united, from spots of sinne shall free,
me with himself in heaven will glorifie.
No. 435.—Here lies Gilbert Guthrie, a pious man, and an upright honest, gentle, excellent citizen, and an illustrious benefactor to the poor, who died in the 67th year of his age, on the 10th August, A.D 1674.
Let another adorn his tomb with illustrious honours,
This one rejoices in the palm of vital religion;
For being rich, and spreading the abundance of his good deeds,
His memory is dear oil earth, and he reigns in heaven
Christian "Wright.
Anag.
RIGHT IN CHRIST.
Faith without works is Dead, the Scriptur saith,— Show me thy works, And thou wilt show thy faith ; Both Faith And works in this blest saint did tryst, And sheu unto the world her right in christ.
This godlie and vertuous woman, after she had lived in the holie band of marriag with her beloved husband, Gilbert Gvthrie, 31 years, deceased the first of April, 1661, of her age 52.
No. 436.—Tinder this tomb are laid the bones and ashes of Thomas Steel, illustrious for his piety towards God, and faith towards his King and Country; who lived happily in this city 31 years under the matrimonial bond with Christian Gray, his most beloved wife, who caused this monument to be erected to him. He died 14th of February, in the year of the Lord 1686, and of his age 63.
Passenger, thou thinkest me dead, but thou art in error, which I prove thus:—I have left a famous name on the earth after death, and my spirit lives and rejoices in the highest heavens.
I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to be dissolved, and be with Christ.—Philippians i. 23.
Bring my soul out of prison that I may praise thy name.—Psalm.
No. 437.—Here sleeps a pious man endowed with virtue, William Ramsay, Merchant and citizen of Dundee, who died 2d February, in the year 1640, and of his age 70.
James Ramsay, Mariner, son-in-law of the deceased, with Grisell Ramsay, his chaste wife, daughter of the defunct, caused this monument to be erected at their proper expense.
In on bed ve both did keip, In on grave ve both doe sleip; I hop the grave sal vs restor, Both agane to his heavenly glor.
No. 440.—Heir layes the bodie of Agnes Cwlbart, spws to Olephar Pebels, Wright, who departed this lif the 27 day of Aprill, and of Mr age 44 yeires, 1682.
No. 454.—Heir lyis ane honest man Jhone Storrok, Merchant, Bvrges of Dvndie, aged 58, who depairtit the first day of Janvare, anno 1618; which stone Isabel Crockit, relict of the said vmqyhyle Jhone, hes cavsed mak in his rememberaence. We leived to die, we die to leive.
To honor ye sepvllor ve may be bald,
Ve lern of Abraham ovr father avid.
No. 461.—To Robert Davidson, younger, Merchant and Heritor of Balgay, a man very conspicuous for the integrity of his life, and for his prudence and industry among his fellow-citizens of Dundee, who often held the office of Bailie with the greatest love and respect. He died the 9th of the Calends of August, in the year 1665, and of his age 65; over whom his loving wife, Grisell Brown, caused this monument to be erected in the year 1672.
Here, you behold great Davidson in dust,
In charges all was faithful to his trust;
A famous Bailie, greatest was his praise,
He sober, wise, and harmless in his ways,
Sharp, wit, and chearful countenance, yea, h
A noble pattern of all honesty,
To whom his dearest wife caused cut this stone,
For his memorial lasting and her own.
No. 470.—Her layes Jhon Lovgot, Elder, and of his ag 67 years and his vif, A. N., hir ag 63 yeors. Hir layes Vileam Lovgat, Sceeater, and of hir ag 42 years, and his vif, A. T., and W. L., Younger of ag 3 years, and J. L., of ag 2 years.
Revised, James Law, slater, in 1832, by No. 470, Dundee, William Law, slater.
No. 477.—J. J., A. G. Here lyes James Jack, Husband to Ann Grigory, Maltman in Dundee, who departed this life upon the 11th day of November, in the year of our Lord 1734, and of his age 50 years; as also James, Alexander, and James, & Ann Jacks, children to the said James Jack and Ann Grigory.
No. 493.—To the memory of Susan Ferrier, spouse to David Guild, Merchant, Dundee who died on the 7th January 1824, in the 23 year of her age.
The above mentioned David Guild died at Philadelphia, on the 5tb March 1830, aged 35 years.
There is a land of pure delight,
Where saints immortal reign;
Eternal day excludes the night,
And pleasures banish pain.
Sacred to the memory of David Guild, Inspector of Linnens, Dundee, who died March 3rd 1834, aged 66 years.
No. 520.—"Wilder this stane, maid for the familie of James Mercer and his posterity, & first her placed his deare and loving spovse, Elspit Chalmeris, ane vomane verteovs, ye first of Mairche, qvha-----------------------
No. 524.—Heir lyes ane godlie and honest man, David Zemane, son of Patrick Zemane, Elder, Surges of Dvnde, qvha departit this lyfe the 2 day of November, 1610, of his age 38.
Life in death.
No. 587.—Here lies an honest man, James Flescher, citizen of Dundee, who died 31st December, 1584, and of his age 58. Death is the last of all things. The death of Christ is the life of the faithful.
No. 590.—Sacred to the memory of Bailie John Jobson, Merchant in Dundee, who was born 1698, and died April 1788. His industry and integrity, his piety and beneficence, were equally remarkable. He will long be remembered by his family as an affectionate parent, by his friends and fellow-citizens as a worthy man. His manners were plain, artless, and candid; and held up in the midst of prevailing folly and dissipation, an example of primitive virtue. He enjoyed through the course of his long life uninterrupted health, the fruit of regularity and temperance ; the faculties of his mind also continued in full vigour to the last, and he died instantaneously and without pain. He married
- Mrs Margaret Smith, in 1723, who died in 1737.
- Mrs Agnes Preston, in 1740, who died in 1741.
- Mrs Elizabeth Brown, in 1743, who died in 1766.
And left issue, one daughter of the first marriage, and three sons and one daughter of the third.
Margaret, the survivor of the first marriage, died in 1800, aged 70.
Also, John Jobson of Rosemount, Merchant in Dundee, eldest son of the said Bailie Jobson, who died in February, 1824, aged 71 years; and Robert Jobson, his second son, late Merchant in Riga, who was the first popularly elected Dean of Guild of Dundee, in 1818, and the first popularly elected Provost, in 1831, died January, 1836, aged 79 years.
No. 599.—Heir leys ane honest man namit George Pontion, Skipper and Bvrges in the Quinsferie, vho depairtit this lyf the first of September, 1G51, and of his age ——.
Blessed are the dead which, die in the Lord, for they rest from their lahovrs, and their works do follow them.
Into thine hands I do commit
My spirit, for thov art hee,
Oh! thou Jehovah, God of Truth,
That hast redeemed me.
No. 621-2,—1837. Erected by Charles Fleming, Agent, Dundee, and Mary Beatts, his spouse, in memory of their two sons, who died in infancy.
They glanced into our world to see
A sample of our misery;
Then turned away their languid eye,
To drop a tear or two, and die, Sweet BabesThey tasted of life's bitter cup, —
Refused to drink the potion up ;
But turned their little heads aside,
Disgusted with the taste, and died, Sweet Babes
No. 624—1818. Erected by David Watson, Wright, Hawkhill, Dundee, in memory of his spouse, Isabell Lowrance, who died 22nd Octr, 1818, aged 63 years; also the above David Watson, who lied 12th Feby, 181- aged 102 years.
No. 663.—"In life and beauty's fairest bloom,
Death came and sank her in the tomb."
As a tribute of esteem for his deceased spouse, Margaret Mudie, daughter of the late Mr James Mudie, shipmaster, who died on the 20th September, 1813, in the bloom of youth, being only seventeen years of age, this humble memorial is raised by Alexander M'Donald, printer.
"How are the roses on that cheek decayed,
Which late the purple light of life displayed!
Health in her form each sprightly grace bestowed,
With life and thought each speaking feature glowed,
Fair was the blossom, soft the vernal sky,
Elate with hope, we deemed no tempest nigh:
When, lo! sore trouble's overpowering gust,
Left all it beauties mouldering iu the dust."
Margaret Maver, mother of Margaret Mudie, died on the 19th May, 1815, and is here interred.
No. 634.—The monument of a good man and of known worth, Mr Patrick Gourlay, Town Clerk of Dundee, most faithful in his transactions, who, loosened from the corporeal chain of humanity, died on the 17th of the calends of January, A.D. 1667, of his age 47; and Margaret Anderson, his wife.
This Clerk was calm, and kind to Persons all,
His Goodness and his Candour were not small;
His life proved this unto the very end,
When trembling points his will could not extend;
Painful and wise, meek, faithful, and his Days,
Closed in Honour, and immortal Praise,
Son, in his father's Steps, and living Spouse,
Built up this Tomb for the dear Defunct's use.
No, 638.—The monument of Thomas Nicoll, Tailor (or Clothier), a man of known integrity, who married first, Catherine Keil, then Elizabeth Ogilve. The latter caused this stone to be erected to him. He died 20th May, 1668, and of his age 48.
Under this heap of stones Nicoll's body is laid. He was open, meek, and gentle, and dear to all for the sincere piety of his life, and now he reaps the full fruit of heavenly joys.
Thy spouse, Catherine Keil, lies near thee; she being dead, another was chosen by thee, to wit, Elizabeth Ogilvie, a loving wife, who has raised this tomb, and honoured thy memory with these lines.
No. 661.—Heir rests ane godlie and honest man callit lohne Dynnis, Hahnerman and Sovrdliper, Bvrges of Dvndie, qvha deceist in the month of October, the zeir of God 1603, qvha levet vith his vife in marriag, callit Elspit Villamsone, the spaiece of xvii zeiris.
To honour the sepvltvr ve may be bald
Ve lerne of Abrahame our father aid.
No. 665.—Here Lies Jean Davidson, spouse to William Small, who died march 9th, 1782, aged 65 yiars.
who in her Life condemned Pride;
and where strife was, could ne'er abide.
This Stone Blongeth to John Davidson, weaver in Haukhill, in memory of Jean Davidson, with Ground round.
No. 673.—Here lies George Ramsay, Scleater in Dundie, who departed the 17th day of March, 1718, and of his age 68 years.
Here lyes Helen Lindsay, spouse to George Ramsay, who died y
13th of--- .
No. 708.—Tinder this stone are buried the bones and ashes of a most noble man, Mr Henry Crawford of Seatown, a most skilful merchant, and deservedly honoured with the dignity of a Bailie of the city of Dundee; who having lived happily thirty-two years, to the great grief of all good people he died 19th July, in the year of the Christian era 1684, and of his age 56.
The best of Magistrates here buried lies, To whom this age an equal scarce supplies. Considered all things—wonderful was he, The Graces nurst him in their bosoms free ; On him alone all gifts conferred were— At length his merits found reward most rare; Because he loved, hath stayed, spoke, enjoyed, Virtue, peace, tumults, truth, celestial joys
No. 711.—To the memory of Thomas Webster, Esquire of Heathfield, who died 17th Deer, 1830, aged 62, and of Thomas Webster, his son, who died 14th April, 1821, aged 24.
No. 719.—This stone is erected by Andrew Ross, M.D., in memory of his mother, Catherine Ross, who died the 17th of January, 1781, aged 67 years. Also, to the memory of his sister Christian Boss, relict of William Maiden, Shipmaster. She died the 28th day of October,
1800, aged 50 years.
Here the fond Parent rests and virtuous wife, They died lamented as rever'd through life.
These died in faith, and confessed they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.—Heb. Ch. xi. v. xiii.
Likewise in memory of his Grand Mlece, Margaret Robinson, who, after much suffering, which she bore with fortitude and resignation, died the 10th Novemr, 1821, aged 21 years.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
No. 723.—Sacred to the memory of Ann Read, daughter of John Read, Esq., of Cairney, Wife of Charles Wedderburne, Esqr. of Pearsie. Married September 11th, 1787, who died November 20th, 1789.
Take, holy earth, all that my soul holds dear
Take that best gift which Heaven so lately gave.
She died. Does' Youth, does Beauty read the lice,Does sympathetic fear their breast alarm!
Speak, dearest Anna, breathe a strain divine,
Even from the grave thou shalt have power to charm.
Bid them be chaste, be innocent like thee,
Bid them in duty's sphere as meekly move;
And if so fair, from vanity as free,
As firm in friendship, and as fond in love;
Tell them, tho' 'tis an awful thing to die,
('Twas even to thee) yet the dread path once trod,
Heaven lifts its everlasting portals high,
And bids the pure in heart behold their God
No. 725.—Under this tomb is interred Alexander Wedderburne, Lord (or Baron) of Easter Pourie, formerly Provost of this City, and its Delegate (or Representative) to the first Parliament of our Sovereign Lord King Charles II. He died 9th April, A.D. 1683, aged 68.
Here also rests the bones of Elizabeth Ramsay, the wife of his first love, only daughter of John Ramsay, brother of the Lord of Murie, formerly Bailie of this City. She died 2nd April, 1643, aged 22
No. 755.—Sacred to the memory of Ann Grant, by her beloved spouse, Lieut. Andw Waid of the Royal Navy. She depairtit this Life 21st Novr, 1799, with the most becoming fortitude and resignation, in hopes of a blessed Resurrection, her age 23 years.
her time was Short, the longer is her Rest; God called her hence, because he saw it best.
No. 757.—1837. Erected by Helen Reid in memory of her husband, Andrew How, late Shipmaster, Dundee, who departed this life 26th Deer, 1836, in the 56th year of his age.
Life's little stage is a small eminence, Inch high the grave above, that house of man, Where dwells the multitude; we gaze around. We read their monuments, we sigh, and while We sigh we sink, and are what we deplore,— Lamenting or lamented all our lot.
No. 771.—W.-- , H. B.
Stop Passenger, for here doth lye, Three pleasant jewels of sweet infanoie ; Three harmless babs, that only came & cryed In Baptism to be washed from sin, & dyed.
No. 776.—This Stone is erected by Robert Lindsay, merchant in Dundee, in memory of his Primogeniture, James Lindsay, who Commenced this Life July 25th, 1760, and departed Feby 21st, 1761, being 6 months and 27 days old.
No. 811.—Sacred to the memory of Lady Margaret Ogilvie, wife of Sir John Wedderburne of Ballindean, Knight Baronet, who died 23d March, 1775, and of her age 27.
No. 814.—Sacred to Virtue and to thff memory of Mr Patrick Crich
ton, Bachelor, Writer in Dundee, who died the xvnth day of July
mdcclxxxviii, aged lxxv years.
To pass thro' life with honest praise and fame,
To earn a fortue, yet maintain a name,
To guide all actions by the rule of right,
To love our God with all our strength and might,
To give, bequeath, and yet no faults be found,
To die in peace with conscience clear and sound,
To pay to man what to each man is due,—
Such is the blessed lot of very few ;
But this, by grace, attained he that's gone,
Whose dust doth rest in hope beneath this stone.
Reader, revere where Virtue points the road,— The way of Virtue is the path of God
Sacred to the memory John Crichton of Bonnybank, who died 8th June, 1824, aged 86 years.
Also, Helen Crichton, who died the 12th day of April, 1838, daughter of the above John Crichton.
No. 923-2.—Erected by the Harbour Porters to the memory of Peter Smith, their late Brother, who died 27th Decr, 1834, aged 57 years.
This monument is raised by the Harbour Porters of Dundee, as a tribute of their regard and esteem for him.
How lov'd, how valu'd once, avails the Not,
To whom related, or by whom begot,
A heap of dust alone remains of the,
Its all thou art, and all the proud shall be.