Praises on tombs are trifles vainly spent, Known to few, esteemed by many, But as a Christian, having finished his life JOHN DRYDEN, Who died, 26th March, 1810; aged 71 years. ON MARGARET HOLLIDAY, Spouse to David Stewart, Shoe-maker, in Cleugh-side, Who died, April 11, 1803; aged 63 years. For twenty years and eight I liv'd a maiden's life, And five and thirty years I was a married wife ; And in that space of time eight children, I did bear, Gretna church-yard. IN MEMORY OF THE REV. MR. JAMES GATT, Late Minister of the Gospel here, Who died, October 31, 1787; In the 88th year of his age. He was 60 years Minister of this parish, He discharged the office of Pastor, FF By the simplicity of his manners, And the affability of his conduct, He was highly esteemed by his flock; And deservedly held in the greatest veneration By all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. In memoria perpetua est justus, IN MEMORY OF JEAN MC'KAY Spouse to George Forsyth, In Calvert's-holme, Who died, the 2d February, 1798; Aged 30 years. Let no man boast of beauty bright, Annan old church-yard. HERE LIES MRS. BARBARA STEWART, Spouse to John Room, in Stewart-town in the parish of Kirkcuner, and Shire of Galloway, Who departed this life at Tordoch, the 16th day of March, 1730; aged 41 years: Leaving behind her six children. Beneath this stone in silent slumbers sleeps IN MEMORY OF JOHN IRWIN, Of Gulielands, Who was Justice of Peace, and Bailie of the Burgh of ANNAN. He died, the 19th of July, 1722; aged 60 years. He thought it honor with all his might, In the Abbey church of Naisley, Heir lyes a faithfull sister, MARION MONTGOMERIE, Spovs to Vmgll Peblis, of Brymylands, PROVIST OF IRVEINE; |