Memorial Inscriptions in Bolton:
Tombstones Nos.71-144, and misc. texts

71 Drummond/Johnstone/Rose/Sangster. "In memory of the Revd. THOMAS DRUMMOND for forty years Minister of this Parish. Born Dec.1812, died April 1883. MARY JOHNSTONE his wife, born Aug.1824 died June 1869. The Revd. THOMAS NINIAN DRUMMOND their son, for nine years Minister of Saltoun parish died Aug. 1885 aged 32. HELEN JOHNSTONE their daughter born Nov.1851 died Feb.1885. ROBERT SAMUEL JOHNSTONE their son born May 1855 died Feb.1906. MARY EUPHEMIA their daughter born Feb.1859 died Oct 1928. ANNIE ROSE their daughter born Feb 1857 died Jan.1929. And ISABELLA SANGSTER their daughter born Jan.1861 died May 1935."
71b Wall. Added by another researcher: Erected in memory of MARGARET daughter of ALEXANDER WALL, Gifford, who died 9 May 1813 (or 1819) aged 4 years.
72 Wood. "Here lyeth THOMAS WOOD [the next two lines are illegible] who died Octr [perhaps 7] [in the year] 1766 [1766 is a "most probable" reading]. Also [forename illegible] DUNCAN his spouse who died July the 29 1795 [the 95 is a "most probable" reading] aged 89 years [the 89 is a "most probable" reading]. Also WILLIAM WOOD their son [who was] taylr [sic] in Bolton, who died 10 June [the 10 is a "most probable" reading] 1812......" [The remaining inscription on this fallen and broken stone is worn to illegibility]
73 Baillie/Foggo. "Erected to the memory of WILLIAM BAILLIE, Bolton, died 2 July 1871. CHRISTINA BOGUE FOGGO his wife died 28 March 1896. Also of CHRISTINA their daughter died at Edinburgh 13 Nov. 1898 [1893?]. And their son JAMES, died at Gifford 21 August 1898, for 39 years Smith at Bolton. JANE BAILLIE died at Gifford 28 November 1922. until the Day break and the Shadows flee away."
74 Wyllie/Turner. In memory of ALEXANDER WYLLIE farmer in Bolton. Born 27 Mar 1812; died 24 July 1887. And JANET TURNER his wife, born 15 Mar 1815, died 15 Jan 1895. Having served their own generation/By the will of God they fell asleep. [And lower down, on the base of the plinth "Five sons and three daughters unite in erecting this memorial to the memory of their beloved parents."
75 Wyllie. "In memory of JOHN WYLLIE MD LLD. Professor of Practice of Medicine and Clinical Medicine in the University of Edinburgh 1900-1914. Died 25 Jan 1916 in his 72nd year."
76 Maxwell/Mattewson/Phillips/Winter. "Erected by his widow and family in loving memory of DAVID NEWTON MAXWELL, farmer at Cauldshiel who died 17 May 1946 aged 68 years. Also his wife ELIZABETH ANN MATTEWSON who died 24 April 1955 aged 77 years. Also their elder son JOHN NEWTON who died 8 July 1965 aged 48 years. Their daughters DAVINA MESSER PHILLIPS who died 8 August 1972 aged 52 years. ISABELLA WINTER who died 7 December 1979 aged 64 years."
77 Maxwell/Messer. "Erected by his widow and family in loving memory of JOHN MAXWELL, farmer at Cauldshiel, late of Gilchriston, who died 6 November 1902 aged 63 years. DAVINA N MESSER wo died 21 January 1916 aged 68 years. THOMAS MAXWELL who died 8 December 1914 aged 70 years. Until the Day dawn."
78 Maxwell. "Erected by his widow and family in loving memory of ADAM MATTEWSON MAXWELL, farmer at Cauldshiel and Gilchriston, who died 28 May 1994 aged 73 years. ISOBEL JANET WALLACE died 14 November 2005 aged 82.
79 Robb/Law/Robertson/Dodds. "Erected by ANDREW LAW, farmer at Bankrugg, in loving memory of his second daughter SUSAN DONALD ROBB born 5 Octr. 1903, died 7 Feby. 1922. Also the above ANDREW LAW who died at Bankrugg 4 January 1938 aged 62 years. Also his wife MARGARET E GORDON ROBERTSON who died at Worthing 13 November 1939 aged 66 years. Also his son HUGH who died at Hatfield Heath, Essex, 7th March 1977 aged 77 years. Also his daughter ISABEL GORDON DODDS who died at Worthing 13 April 1985 aged 83 years. His youngest daughter MARGARET G.R.LAW, Bathgate, died 13 Feb. 1997 aged 86."
80 Lusk/Scott. "In loving memory of JAMES CHRISTIE LUSK, Schoolmaster at Bolton, who died 17 April 1914 aged 51 years. And of JESSIE SCOTT his wife who died at Alloa 12 July 1937 aged 75 years. Also ROBERT LUSK MA, only son, Private 4th Royal Scots MGS who fell in action at Gaza 19 April 1917, aged 25 years."
81 Stewart/Kerr. "In loving memory of ALAN WILSON STEWART, farmer at Bankrugg, died 3 January 1982 aged 56 years. Beloved husband of MOIRA KERR. MOIRA KERR died 4 June 2002 aged 75"
82 Paxton. "In loving memory of ISABELLA H PAXTON, born 24 August 1890, died 28 June 1945."
83 Webster/Watt."In memory of ALEXANDER WEBSTER who died at Bolton 26 March 1902 aged 86 years. Also of JANET WATT his wife who died at Eaglescairnie 26 April 1902 aged 89 years. I shall be satisfied when I awake with Thy likeness."
84 Dippie. "In loving memory of MARY DIPPIE, died 27 Dec. 1949 aged 88.
85 Hutchison/Denholm. In loving memory of HUGH HUTCHISON gamekeeper at Lennoxlove who died 10 Jan. 1930 aged 77 years. Also his wife MARGARET DENHOLM who died 25 April 1935 aged 80 years.
86 McEwan/Higginbottom. In loving memory of JEAN McEWAN, died 18 Feb 1993 aged 67 years. A sadly missed mum and beloved wife of JOHN HIGGINBOTTOM."
87 McKay. "Treasured memories of my beloved son PAUL MACKAY, died 11 Dec 1990 aged 20. He is not lost/ our dearest love/ nor has he travelled far/ just stepped inside/Home's loveliest room/ and left the door ajar."
88 Borthwick/Turner."In loving memory of CHARLES BORTHWICK, beloved husband of ALISON TURNER. Died 13 April 1941 aged 79. Also his wife ALISON TURNER, died 25 June 1945 aged 83."
89 McEwan. "In loving memory of our dear mother MARY JANE BARR McEWAN, died 26 Oct.1957. Also our dear father JAMES McEWAN, died 17 Feb.1990 aged 86."
90 Jeffray/Gibb. "In memory of CHRISTINA JEFFRAY [note spelling] wife of ADAM S. GIBB. She died 17 March 1940 aged 72. And the above ADAM SIMPSON GIBB [who] died 9 March 1949 aged 81."
91 Dodds. "In loving memory of JESSIE BROWN DODDS, 1890 - 1974. Also her son THOMAS DODDRIDGE DODDS, RAF, killed in action, 1917 - 1939."
92 McEwen. "In loving memory of a dear husband and dad IAN McEWEN died 8 Dec 1995 aged 68 years."
93 Wallace. "In loving memory of WILLIAM STEWART WALLACE 1917-1990. And his beloved wife ELLEN 1915-1954. Always remembered.
94 Dodds/Mercer. In loving memory of GEORGE DODDS [who] died at Parkend 31 Dec. 1933 aged 75 years. Also his eldest daughter JEAN BARTLEMAN [DODDS] died 1 March 1890 aged 4 years; interred in Dirleton churchyard. Also his wife MARY WATT MERCER died at Parkend 31 Oct.1936 aged 75 years. Also JOHN their son died 12 March 1966 aged 82 years. Also ANDREW their son died 22 July 1975 aged 85 years. "At Rest"
95 Aitken. "In loving memory of GEORGE AITKEN who died 13 June 1935 aged 78 years."
96 Dodds/Young. "In loving memory of my dear father JOHN DODDS [who] died 26 Nov.1945 aged 71. And my dear mother EUPHEMIA YOUNG [who] died 6 April 19xx aged xx." (The numerals on this small memorial are very hard or impossible to read. None should be treated as guaranteed, although we have given them our best shot.)
97 Dodds/Purves. "In loving memory of JANET SCOTT DODDS, beloved wife of STEWART PURVES [who] died 16 July 1954 aged 49 years."
98 Manderson/Black. "In loving memory of ALISON MANDERSON the beloved wife of ALEXANDER BLACK who died at Cauldshiel 20 July 1939 aged 82. Also the above ALEXANDER BLACK who died at Cauldshiel 1 October 1942 aged 86."
99 Dawson/Black. "In loving memory of HELEN DAWSON beloved eldest daughter of ALEX. and ALISON BLACK who died 26 May 1960 aged 77 years."
100 Napier/Black. "In memory of MARY JANE NAPIER beloved wife of ALEXANDER BLACK who died at Howden 6 March 1947 aged 71. And the above ALEXANDER BLACK who died 30 Jan. 1955 aged 70."
101 Henry/Spence. "In loving memory of JAMES CRAIG HENRY, died 21 Sept 1953 aged 65 years. Also his wife ELIZABETH SPENCE, died 29 August 1984 aged 95 years".
102 Greenlees. "In loving memory of ANTHEA GREENLEES of Haydean, Eaglescairnie, 8 Nov.1931 - 23 June 1991. Beloved wife of RONALD GREENLEES. RONALD GREENLEES 27.2.1922 to 13.12.2003"
103 Laing/Peace. "In loving memory of ELIZABETH WILSON LAING wife of JAMES PEACE who died Dec.24 1924 aged 72 years. Also the above JAMES PEACE who died 14 Feby. 1933 aged 81 years. Them also that sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him".
104 Reid/Cowe. "In memory of MATTHEW REID dearly beloved husband of GEORGINA COWE, who died 17 July 1938 aged 71 years."
105 Thompson/Cowe. "In memory of our dear mother MARGARET THOMPSON widow of ALEX COWE who died at Upper Bolton 26 Feb. 1940 aged 95. Also our son JOHN who died at Townhead 6 June 1940 aged 59."
106 McVicar/Logan. "In loving memory of JAMES FRASER McVICAR, died at Parkend 4.2.1986 aged 72 years. Beloved husband of FRANCIS MORRISON LOGAN. FRANCES MORRISON LOGAN died 24 Oct 2005 aged 85."
107 Herkes/Young. " In memory of ROBERT HERKES who died at Eaglescairnie Mains 25 April 1916 aged 82 years. Also of MARY YOUNG his wife, died 25 Octr. 1917 aged 77 years. Also their son JAMES YOUNG HERKES, died 12 Decr. 1950 aged 76 years, and their daughter ISABELLA, died 8 Jan. 1955 aged 77 years."
108 Davidson/Paterson. "In loving memory of GEORGE DAVIDSON died 4 Oct 1984 aged 83 years. Beloved husband of MARY PATERSON died 8 Jan 1994 aged 91 years."
109 Young/Shiells. In loving memory of CHARLES CUNNINGHAM YOUNG, died 13 July 1988 aged 79 years. Beloved husband of EILEEN SHIELLS. [EILEEN died, aged 94 or 95, in January 1999. Family still lives in the area].
110 Meenar. [A small wooden cross]. "From MARY WILLIAM MEENAR. Rest in Peace.
111 Hamilton. "'Bless you Sally'. SARAH, Duchess of HAMILTON, 28 of October 1945, 17 of February 1994. Beloved mother of ELLY, ANNIE, ALEX and JOHNNY."
112 Dundas/Reid. "In loving memory of JEAN DUNDAS, wife of Admiral Sir PETER REID GCB CVO Born 26 July 1909, died 7 December 1971. And the above PETER, born 10 January 1903, died 26 September 1973."
113 Reece. "In loving memory of Sir GERALD REECE KCM, CBE, DL, former governor of Somaliland Protectorate, 10-1-1897 - 14-10-1985. His wife Lady ALYS REECE MBE, born 13-8-1912. Died 18-1-1995. It isn't Life that matters/ but the courage we bring to it."
114 Blackhall. "In memory of ANN BLACKHALL daughter of the late GEORGE BLACKHALL died 11 March 1898 aged 81 years. The spirit shall return to God who gave it."
115 Henderson/Campbell. "In affectionate remembrance of ANDREW HENDERSON of Inglesfield, died 18 February 1862 aged 71 years. Also JEAN CAMPBELL his wife, died 18 June 1871 aged 75 years." [He appears also in the 1841 Census for Bolton as Farmer, with wife Jane and children Margaret, Robert and James.]
116 Greig/McNeish. "In memory of THOMAS GREIG who died at Lennoxlove 7 Jany. 1911 aged 73 years. JANET McNEISH his wife died 6 Feby. 1923 aged 84 years. HUGH, youngest son, killed in action 31 Aug. 1918 aged 41 years."
117 Broun Lindsay. [This is a black polished granite octagonal headstone, with armorial bearings etc.] "In memory of COLIN GEORGE BROUN LINDSAY of Colstoun. Born Nov.4 1926, died April 11 1989."
118 Baird .[An old table-stone to which the following inscription has been added by fixing a polished grey granite tablet to the old stone. In addition to the English text on the granite slab there are two latin inscriptions on the old stone, which MAY relate to the Baird or Broun or Lindsay families. These read: "Endure fort" and "Astra Castra Numen Lumen Munimen". No doubt family mottoes.] The text itself reads: "In loving memory of Major SIR HUMPHREY BROUN LINDSAY D.S.O. of Colstoun. Kings Own Borderers. Born Oct.23rd 1888, died June 23 1964. And LADY EDITH CHRISTIAN BROUN BAIRD Born June 13 1893, died April 4 1981. 'The fruit of the spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Faith'"
119 Holme. "EMILY ROSELLEN daughter of BRYAN HOLME Esq., died 23 March 1855 aged 3 months."
120 No text is readable. The initials "DH" can be seen.
121 Wilkie/Scott. "In memory of DUNCAN WILKIE who died at Lennoxlove 1 Decr. 1896 aged 72. JANET SCOTT his wife died at Lennoxlove 24 Feby. 1885 aged 57. CHARLES their son who died 6 March 1940 aged 82."
122 No text is readable.
123 Lumsden/Lockie. "In loving memory of WILLIAM LUMSDEN, Eaglescairnie, who died 1 June 1893 aged 50 years. SIDNEY LOCKIE his wife who died at Haddington 24 Oct 1907 aged 60 years. Also AGNES their daughter who died at Soutra Mains 10 June 1884 aged 2 years. Also EUPHEMIA LUMSDEN who died 10 May 1924 aged 46 years. Asleep in Jesus." [On the plinth: "Erected by their family".]
124 Moffat/Kinghorn. "Erected by ALEXR. KINGHORN to the memory of HANNAH MOFFAT his spouse, who died the 27th September 1854 aged 46 years".
125 Kinghorn/Hanning. "Sacred to the memory of ROBERT KINGHORN who died at Dunse [now spelt Duns] on the 14th December 1864 aged 55 years and is interred here. He was much loved in life and regretted in death. Also JANE HANNING his wife who died 10 January 1845 aged 38 years".
126 Kinghorn/Black. "Here lyes the body of ANN BLACK spouse to DAVID KINGHORN who died the ?? Nov 1793 [the 3 is a best guess] aged 67. Also DAVID KINGHORN there [sic] son who died the ?? May ???? aged ?? years. Likewise two of [their] children who died ......" [the remainder is worn into total illegibility]. Note that in Pencaitland churchyard there is one stone (still readable) to "Kinghorn". This is E7 which reads: "In memory of GEORGE KINGHORNE who was a faithful servant at Winton for nearly forty years and died on the 10th of May 1871 aged 72. This stone is erected by Lady Ruthven as a testimony of her regard for him. The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
127 Wright/Stag. [On one side] "Here lyes JAMES WRIGH[T] and ISO[BEL] STAG his spouse 176[1?]." [On second side] "Heer lyes JAMES WRIGHT died March .." [The remainder is damaged and illegible].
128 Stephenson/Wright. "Erected to the memory of ADAM STEPHENSON who died in Haddington 22 August 1857. Also ELIZABETH WRIGHT his wife who died on the 13 of May 1847. Also two of their daughters HELEN who died 17 July 1889 aged 66 and LEAH who died 6 January 1898 aged 73."
129 McLauchlan/Spence. "In memory of JANET McLAUCHLAN who departed this life 6 March 1886 aged 65 years. Also WILLIAM SPENCE her husband who died 7 Octr. 1898 aged 82 years. Also CHARLES his son, died 10 April 1891 aged 52 years. Not lost but gone before".
130 No text is readable. The initials "GS" [probably] can be read.
131 Cairns. [This is a very old grey granite flat tombstone between two yew trees. A sketch of it appears at the top of the "Bolton Inscriptions" page. It is very difficult to read.] "16xx H[er]e [lyes] [W]ILLIAM [CA]IRNS Of Pilmoor (sic) who Departed this Lyfe the xx [M]ay 1688, 53 [83?] aetatis. [Also initials "WC" and "AB". the inscription on the surround reads: The fear of the Lord is the fontain (sic) of Wisdom and the Way to Al Hapines (sic) who soever walkit thairin sal obtein Lyf everlasting. Proberbs" [Note that Pilmuir House was built in 1624. Over the moulded doorway on the front of the stair tower is a dated stone panel which bears the initials of William Cairns and his wife. From Colin McWilliam's "Lothian" Buildings of Scotland series: 1978.]
132 No text is readable.
133 Lidgate The stone is grey sandstone, ht.110cm x br.70cm The legend reads: "In loving memory of JAMES DUNCAN who died at Amisfield Garden, 23 August 1892 aged 74 years. MARGARET DIPPIE his wife, died 26 May 1902 aged 79 years. ELIZABETH LIDGATE their eldest daughter who died 18 Jany. 1914 aged 65 years. Also JANE DIPPIE WHITE died 5 October 1932. Also AGNES and ANNIE, twin daughters who died in infancy."
134 No text is readable. The initials "FB/TS" can be read. ["TS" is a probable reading.]
135 No text is readable. The initials "G" and "R" can be read.
136 No text is readable.

Inscriptions No.137-144 are all contained outside the STUART/BLANTYRE/EAGLESCAIRNIE mausoleum area adjacent to the church building.

137 Stuart/Tomlinson. (A white marble tablet set into the exterior wall of the Stuart vault) "Here rest remains of LOUISA wife of the RIGHT REVEREND GEORGE TOMLINSON DD, Lord Bishop of Gibraltar. Eldest daughter of LT.GEN. THE HONBLE. SIR PATRICK STUART of Eaglescairnie. Born 15 Oct 1815 - Died 15 Sept 1850. [1850 is a best guess].
138 Stuart. "Here rests the body of the HONLE. CHARLES FRANCIS STUART, Fourth and Youngest son of ALEXANDER 10th LORD BLANTYRE. Born 25 October 1780, died at Eaglescairnie 2 December 1858."
139 Rodney. "THOMAS MAITLAND RODNEY, Captain Royal Navy. Born 14 October 1810, died 18 July 1872. Them also which sleep in Jesus/ Will God bring with Him. Also ELIZABETH FRANCES his wife, died 27 October 1886."
140 Stuart. "EMILY HENRIETTA daughter of General the Honble. SIR PATRICK STUART. Born June 6 1828. Died Jany.16 1918. Thy Word was unto me the joy and rejoicing/ Of Mine Heart. Jer.XV.16."
141 Stuart. "GEORGE STUART, son of Gen.The Honble. SIR PATRICK STUART. Born 21 June 1825, died 5 Sept. 1898. He asked Life of Thee and Thou gavest it him/ Even length of days for ever and ever."
142 Stuart/Rodney. "The Honble. SIR PATRICK STUART GCMG of Eaglescairnie; General in the Army, son of ALEXANDER 10th LORD BLANTYRE, born 10 June 1777, died 7 February 1855. CATHERINE HENRIETTA his wife, daughter of the HON. JOHN RODNEY, born 17 April 1791, died 17 April 1870. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
143 Stuart. "ELIZABETH FREDERICA, wife of ALEXANDER CHARLES STUART of Eaglescairnie. Born 30 June 1828. Died 19 October 1890. 'With Christ which is far better'". It goes on to add "ALEXANDER CHARLES STUART of Eaglescairnie. Born 29 April 1814. Died 25 November 1897. 'Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners'"
144 Lindesay/Haleburton "PARTICK LINDESAY Esq. of Eaglescairnie died 29 [month unreadable] aged 80 [?]. MARGARET his wife, daughter and heritor of THOS. HALEBURTON Esq. of Eaglescairnie died Aug 20 [year unreadable] aged 90. Also JANE LINDESAY their daughter died Sept 14 1821, aged 63." [We've given this text our best shot, but it is very difficult to read.]

Then, by special dispensation of the family, the plaques and coffins within the Mausoleum have been transcribed thus:

M1 ROBERT WALTER [STUART] 11th Lord Blantyre Major General in the Army, served in Holland, and in the Peninsular War. Born 26 December 1775, Accidentally killed in Brussels during the revolution on the 23rd September 1830, aged 54. His remains were brought from Brussels and laid here.

This tablet is placed in loving memory by his wife, FANNY MARY, daughter of the HON. JOHN RODNEY, born 26 July 1792, died 19 November 1875.

M2 HON. WALTER STUART, Master of Blantyre; only son of CHARLES 11th Lord Blantyre. Born 17 July 1851, died 15 March 1895.

MARGARET, wife of ROBERT 7th Lord Blantyre, daughter of HON.WILLIAM HAY of Drummelzier, died 13 December 1782, aged 84.
also their daughters, HON MARION STUART, died 27 November 1780 aged 45. HON. MARGARET STUART, died 4 June 1794 aged 62.

M3 HON. JAMES STUART, Lieut Colonel in the Army, Major in the Rifle Brigade in which regiment he served with distinction throughout the Crimean War. Born 28 July 1827, died 11 April 1870.

HON. WALTER RODNEY STUART. Born 16 July 1826, Died 13 September 1838.

HON. HENRY STUART, born 30 June 1830, died 13 April 1842.
[Sons of ROBERT WALTER 11th Lord Blantyre, and FANNY MARY RODNEY, his wife.]

M4 ALEXANDER 10th Lord Blantyre, born 7 March 1731, died 5 November 1783. Also KATHERINE, his wife; daughter of PATRICK LINDESAY Esq of Eaglescairnie. Born 7 January 1751. Died 29 December 1822.

Plaques on coffins.

A The Right Hon. CHARLES STUART / 12th Lord Blantyre / born 21 December 1818 / died 15 December 1900.

B FANNY MARY DOW / Lady Blantyre / born 26 July 1792 / died 19 November 1875.

C The Right Hon. ROBERT WALTER, Lord Blantyre / born 26 December 1775 / died at Brussels 23 September 1830.

D Right Hon. [more to come]

E (Coronet lies on top of coffin).
The Right Hon./ KATHERINE, Lady Blantyre / died 29 December 1822 / aged 71 years.

F (Coronet lies on top of coffin)
The Right Hon ALEXANDER / Lord Blantyre / died 5 November 1783 / aged 52 years.

G Baby (Details to come.)

[Inside the church, a series of plaques and inscriptions may be seen, as below]

Stuart/Baird/Gladstone. "To the Glory of God and in loving memory of CHARLES STUART 12th LORD BLANTYRE who was laid to rest beside this church December 1900, and of EVELYN, LADY BLANTYRE, who died and was buried at Nice, 1869." [This text is below a stained glass window. A brass plaque adjacent reads "This window is presented to Bolton church in loving remembrance by their daughters ELLEN BAIRD and GERTRUDE GLADSTONE, 1906.]

Baird "To the Glory of God and in loving memory of JOHN GEORGE ALEXANDER BAIRD of Colstoun and Wellwood; formerly of the 16th Lancers and Colonel of the Ayrshire Yeomanry. Member of Parliament for the Central Division of Glasgow from 1886 to 1906. An Elder in the Church of Scotland for 21 years. Born May 31 1854, died April 6 1917.Beloved by all. This stone was placed by his wife and his two daughters. Thou wilt show me the Path of Life/ Not by might, not by power/ but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts" [On a plaque mounted on the church interior wall.]

Davidson. "To the Glory of God and in memory of Mr.and Mrs.GEORGE DAVIDSON of Sandersdean, these lancet windows were restored in 1995." [On a brass plate adjacent to one of the big lancet windows.]