Browse Items (92 total)
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Album of newspaper clippings (patterned)
Taken from The Diana Lawrence Collection -
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At Unveiling of B29 Super Fortress Plane Crash Memorial.
L-R Miss Helen Lawrence, Mrs Peter Campbell, Miss Diana Lawrence, Miss Molly Campbell, Mrs Bessie Cunningham. Mrs Jean Johnston, Mrs Minnie McNae, Doris McNae, Jim McNae, Brian Johnston -
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Composite of images of Carsphairn and area.
Postcard showing images of Carsphairn.
Reverse shows: Carspairn postmark. One penny stamp 1/9/19
Transcript To Mrs McNaughton, Viewbank, Craigie, Perth'
I arrived safely after a very nice journey. It was beautiful all the way. I've . .ised the house with a x. Much love ?.' -
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David McMath memorial plaque
Gamekeeper, the Mines, who perished here in a snow storm, found 26th Dec 1925, after 3 day search -
Death Notice - Richard Jamieson (father) - sent by Richard Jamieson (son) to Messrs Wilson Bros, Shiel
Sir,
The favour of your Company to attend the Funeral of Richard Jamieson my father from.............house here to the place of Interment in Carsphairn Churchyard on Friday the 24th August at 12 o’Clock much oblige
Sir
Your most obedient servant
Richard Jamieson
Abertillery
South Wales 1906
Addressee Messrs. Wilson Bros, Shiel -
Death Notice - ? McMillan - sent by Thomas McMillan
Lamloch, Carsphairn,
10th April, 1865.
Sir,
The favour of your Company to attend the Funeral of my Father, from this to the Place of Interment in Carsphairn Churchyard, on Friday first, the 14th current, at One o’clock, afternoon, is respectfully requested by,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
Thomas McMillan. -
Death Notice - Agnes Wallace - sent by Richard Jamieson
Sir,
My Aunt, Miss Agnes Wallace, died here on Friday last.
The favour of your Company, on Thursday first, the 7th February, at Twelve o’Clock, to attend her Remains from this to the Place of Interment in Carsphairn Churchyard, is repectfully requested by
Sir,
Your mo. obed. Serv’nt,
Richd. Jamieson. -
Death Notice - James Sloss - sent by William Sloss
Sir
The favour of your Company to attend the Funeral of James Sloss my Father from this house here to the place of Interment in Carsphairn Church Yard on Tuesday the 23rd Inst at One o’clock will much oblige.
Sir
Your most obedient servant
William Sloss
Garryhorn”
August 19 1864 -
Death Notice - Margaret Wallace sent by James Milligan
Shancastle, Glencairn, 7th September 1863.
Sir,
Margaret Wallace, my Wife, died here this morning, and is to be interred in the Churchyard of Glencairn, on Friday first, the 11th current.
Your company on that occasion, at Twelve o’clock Noon, will be esteemed a favour by,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
James Milligan.
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Death Notice - Mary Sloss - sent by William Sommerville to James Wilson, Shiel
Garryhorn, Carsphairn, 6th August, 1873
Sir,
The favour of your company to attend the Funeral of Mary Sloss, relict of the late Mr William Sloss, Dalmellington Churchyard, on Saturday first, the 9th August, at Half-past Twelve o’clock p. M., will much oblige,
Sir,
Yours respectfully
William Sommerville
Expected to reach Dalmellington at 3 o’clock.
Addressee on reverse Mr James Wilson Sheil -
Death Notice - Robert McMillan - sent by John McMillan
Glencrosh, 3rd December 1858
Sir,
The favour of your company here on Thursday the 9th current, at 10 o’clock A.M., to attend the Funeral of Robert McMillan, my Father, to the place of Interment in Caesphairn Church Yard, will much oblige.
Sir
Your most obedient servant
John M McMillan -
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Dedication of additions to War Memorial WWII
Minister, Rev Sievewright -
Dedication of additions to War Memorial WWII
Leader Hughie Martin, Jimmy Martin, Alan Hunter -
Dedication of additions to War Memorial WWII
Jimmy Martin & Alan Hunter -
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Dedication of additions to War Memorial WWII
Dedication of additions to War Memorial WWII -
Dedication of additions to War Memorial WWII
Dedication of additions to War Memorial WWII -
Dedication of additions to War Memorial WWII
Dedication of additions to War Memorial WWII -
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Funeral Notice - Agnes Cannan
Sent by James Carruthers (husband) to Mr Robert McMillan
Balmaclellan Village 6th June 1854
Sir
The favour of your Company here, on Tuesday, the 6th current, at 12 o’clock noon, to attend the Funeral of Agnes Cannan, my Wife, to the place of Interment in the Churchyard of Balmaclellan, will much oblige.
Sir
Your most obedient Servant
James Carruthers -
Funeral Notice - James Barbour - sent by William Barbour (son) to George McMillan
Muirdrochwood 6th February 1855
Sir
The favour of your Company here on Tuesday the 6th current, at 12 o’clock noon, to attend the Funeral of James Barbour, my Father, to the place of interment in Dalry Church-yard, will much oblige.
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
William Barbour -
Funeral Notice - Rev. David Welsh - sent by John Welsh (nephew) to Robert McMillan
The Manse, Carsphairn 26th November 1869
Sir
The Favour of your Company to attend the Funeral of my Uncle, the Rev. David Welsh, from this to the place of Interment, in Carsphairn Church-Yard on Friday 26th instant, at One o’clock P.M., is respectfully requested by,
Sir
Your most obedient servant
John Welsh -
Funeral Notice – James Cannon
To Mr William Campbell & sons.
22nd June 1805
Sir
My Father James Cannon died here on the 20th June.
The favour of your Company here on Thursday 27th June by 10 o’clock forenoon to witness his interent in Kells Church Yard will oblige.
Your most obedient Servant
James Cannon -
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Gravestone of Adam McWhann (of McWhann’s Stone)
Kells Kirkyard New Galloway -
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Inscriptions List
List of inscriptions on memorials and graves in Carsphairn Kirkyard. -
Kirkyard gravestone 111
Skull on top of Angels head, Illegible.
Possible inscription “Here lyes the corps of William McMillane who died March 1709 aged -0 & Janet Dun his spouse who died --.
Ref. https://canmore.org.uk/collection/2223751
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Kirkyard gravestone 137
In memory of John BONE, miner Woodhead Lead mines who met a premature death in the mines 17th December 1849 aged 51 years. Also Marion MOFFAT his wife who died 7th August 1873 aged 77 years. -
Kirkyard gravestone 171
(Plaque on wall) Here are deposited the remains of the Rev. Thomas CANNAN who was ordained minister of New Spinie 17th 1818 inducted to the care of the Parish of Carsphairn September 1826 and who departed this life universally lamented 10th December 1832 in his 43rd year and the 15th of his ministry. He was endowed with enlightened piety and talents. Was faithful in the discharge of his pastoral duties and endeared to his family his friends and his flock, by the kindness of his manner and the purity of his heart. Also of Henry MCCONNEL his son who died 30th May 1833 aged one year and seven months. -
Kirkyard gravestone 190
(Falling over, unreadable) This stone……GRAHAM’s grave was erected by …..Reid minister of the gospel at Carsphairn her son. She died……………………..
Possible inscription - “ This stone at Janet Grahams Grave was erected by Mr John Reid Minister of the Gosel her son she died Jun 7 1714 and was buried aged 81”.
Ref Canmore https://canmore.org.uk/collection/2223751 -
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McCormick Family History
This information on the McCormick family is primarily a collection of gravestone inscriptions in Carsphairn Kirkyard together with some 1871 census extracts from the Glenkens parishes with correspondence regarding missing links in the family tree.
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McCulloch Family History (2)
In the inside cover of this folder is detailed information on seven generations of the McCulloch family as well as births, marriages and death certificated as well as family photographs.
There is more information on James McCulloch, the poet.
Hugh McCulloch and Elizabeth Cooper had several sons, one being Robert who emigrated to Canada. His obituary and that of his son Hugh are here.
There are census returns, inscriptions for gravestones in Carsphairn Kirkyard, a family tree, OPR extracts, marriage and death registration included. -
Memorial D McMath lost in snow 1925
From Photo Album (Photo_523) and referred to in doc CHG_34. -
Memorial to David Hunter Blair
NEAR THIS SPOT ON 23RD
MAY 1942 PILOT OFFICER
DAVID HUNTER BLAIR
AGED 19 - A SCOT FROM
AYRSHIRE WAS MORTALLY
WOUNDED AFTER
PARACHUTING FROM
SPITFIRE Mk VB AD 540
BLUE PETER HE DIED THAT
OTHERS MAY LIVE
LEST WE FORGET 1993 -
Memorial to Thomas Jackson
Professor of Natural Philosophy, University of St Andrews, born Waterhead.
Gravestone in St Andrews Fife kirkyard. -
Memorials map
Map of the location of graves and memorials in Carsphairn Kirkyard. -
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Newsletter 103
Monumental Inscriptions Update; Carsphairn Show; Conventicle near the Palfern Burn, Clatteringshaws, Sunday April 28th 2013; The Coronation Celebrations Carsphairn news reported in the Galloway News on 6th June 1953; Memories of Carsphairn. John Watson. -
Newsletter 24
Chairman’s Notes; Carsphairn Revisited; Frontispiece: Peddy Train by Jane Abel; Endangered Speeches; The Change in Farm Names Over The Centuries; 100 Years Ago and 70 Years Ago (Extracts from Dumfries Standard); Ode to the Heritage Centre. -
Newsletter 62
Ten Tears On – A Celebration; The Visitor’s Book 2002; The last excerpt from Alexander McKay on his days at school in Carsphairn 1840s-50s; Carsphairn War Memorial; Notice: Postcards of Carsphairn; Historic Church Ceremony at Carsphairn; Notice: Spring Buffet Supper. -
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Old grave, Carsphairn
R.G. G.G. Faithful Robert GRIERSON dothly beid this stone who in his life tyme was repufe and honest one religion he did awn when few H fernity is come where he is high advanced who died FE. H of Jyne 1699 aged 50 (sic).
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Order of Service for Memorial Sunday 10th November 1946
Unveiling of 2nd World War Memorial tablet -
Plate, cup and saucer set
Crockery – plate, cup and saucer, War Memorial Commemorative -
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Ralph Forlow Memorial
Near Loch Dungeon, Rhinns of Kells -
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Receipt for Burial Ground, Carsphairn
Receipt for Burial Ground
Mr Gibson Stewart, Blacksmith, Carsphairn
Burial Grounds Rights -
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Registration of Death - Elizabeth Stewart, Kilmore, Carsphairn
Signed W F Dickson (Friend) -
Registration of Death - Mary Lawson widow of Robert Lawson
Kilmore, Carsphairn -
Tabletop gravestone of John Gordon and his family
Including son Roger Gordon in Kells Kirkyard New Galloway -
Tabletop gravestone of John Gordon and his family
Including son Roger Gordon in Kells Kirkyard New Galloway -
The Coventanters Gravestone, Dalry
In memory of Robert Stewart and John Grierson -
The gravestone of Alexander Kennedy
First Kennedy owner of Knockgray, depicting the family coat of arms. He died in 1738 and is buried in Straiton kirkyard -
The gravestone of Colonel John Clark Kennedy
With his second wife Charlotte Isablella Cust. This is in the ‘new’ St. Michael’s Churchyard in Dumfries -
The gravestone of Reverend Thomas Verner in Balmaclellan Kirkyard
The inscription reads: "Here lies the corps of Rev Thomas Verner who served his generation according to the will of God in the Gospel at Balmaclellan for 59 years. He died on 10th September 1716, the last of the old Presbyterian ministers that survived the Revolution". He baptised 36 children st one service the Holy Linn -
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The Kennedy Stone
The Kennedy Stone impaling Ewart of ulloch. It has been moved several times and is therefore damaged. -
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Victoria Cross Grave / Memorial to William Hew Clark Kennedy
located in Montreal, Canada -
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War Memorial and Golf Course, Carsphairn
War Memorial and Golf Course, Carsphairn -
War Memorial Postcard
From Photo Album (Photo_523) and referred to in doc CHG_34. -
