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Donaghmore Presbyterian
Gravestone Records-Located in C of I Church "Combined" Cemetery. The Presbyterian Church Has No Cemetery
Church of Ireland-Circa
1914
The
following are the epitaphs inscribed on the tombstones in the churchyard of
Donaghmore, Donaghmore Parish, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Flat stones are marked by an asterisk, while the
points of
the compass signify the direction from the church (which is almost in the
centre of the graveyard) in which the tombs are situated.
"Enclosure" implies that the particular burial-place is surrounded
by a wall or metal railing, or both. Elizabeth,
wife of Major-General Hamilton, who was married 47 years and never did One
thing to disoblige her husband. (Streatham Church, ob. 1746) WEST James.-The
Inness family vault consists of a small, strongly-built house with a massive
metal door, facing the west, while over the front gable are the words:
"This tomb was erected A.D. 1819, by Arthur Innes, Esq., of Dromantine,
in this Parish."The
front space is enclosed ba a wall and iron railing. Here (outside the
vault) Mrs. Innes (nee Brabazon) chose to be buried. At the head of her
grave, built in the gable of the vault, is a handsome marble tablet,on which
is engraven the following inscription: "In memory of Louisa Letitia
Henrietta Innes, the beloved wife of Arthur Charles Innes, of Dromantine, Co.
Down, died January 27th, 1886." "I will never leave thee
nor forsake thee" (Hebrews Xiii.5). "The Lord Thy God is with
thee whithersoever thoug goest" (Joshua i.9). The coffins of
other deceased members of the family rest on ledges in the vault, close to
each being a small tablet with epitaph.The
following are the inscriptions:(1)
Behind this stone lies the body of Arthur Innes, Esq., of Dromantine, who died
November 15th, 1820, aged 65 years.(2)
Behind this stone lies the body of his wife Anne Innes, who died January 9th,
1848, aged 72 years.(3)
Behind this stone lies the body of William George Innes, Esq., who died 23rd
Mary, 1829, in his 19th year.(4)
Here lies the body of Arthur Innes, Esq., of Dromantine, who died 27th June
1835, in his 30th year.(5)
Mary Jervis Innes, wife of Arthur Innes, Esq., died 24th January, 1886, aged
84 years.(6)
Emma Jane Innes, born 16th March, 1833, died 23rd October, 1868.(7)
Behind this stone lies the body of Arthur Charles Innes-Cross, Esq., of
Dromantine. Born 25th November, 1834: died 14th April, 1902.(8)
To the memory of Edith Clara Brabazon Innes. Born March 24th, 1860: died
March 11th, 1866.(9)
Behind this stone lie the remains of Sarah Jane Beauchamp, wife firstly of the
adjacent A.C. Innes-Cross, and secondly of H.M. Cooke-Cross. Died 16th
November, 1911. Mee.-Sacred
to the memory of Marchall Joseph Mee, Esq., who after a short illness departed
this life at the Glebe House of Donaghmore the 25th day of January, 1844, in
the 22nd year of his age. "He was esteemed and valued for his many
virtues and amicable qualities and his kind consideration for the feelings of
others endeared him to all who enjoyed his acquaintance. He was the
cherished and beloved son of the Rev'd. M.J. Mee, many years Vicar of this
Parish." (Enclosure). Finlay.-(Monument.)
Erected by the Rev'd. M. Finlay in memory of his beloved son, John Thomson
Finlay, student of Theology, who died, after several years of patient
suffering, on the 7th November,1836, aged 25 years. "Blessed are
the dead which die in the Lord." (Enclosure). Porter.-In
loving memory of John Porter, Donaghmore, who departed this life 17th Mary,
1870, aged 72 years. Also his wife Anne (Kydd) Porter, who departed this
life 5th January, 1901, aged 78 years. (Enclosure) Parks.-Underneath
this stone lie the remains of Robert Parks, of Butter Hill, who departed this
life on the 25th February, 1842, aged 60 years. Also Robert Parks
McClelland, nephew to Mrs. Parks, who departed this life on the 11th April,
1857, aged 88 years. Also Anna Parks, of Butter Hill, aged 79 years,
wife of the above Robert Parks. She departed this life on the 3rd
December, 1864. Also Martha McClelland, sister to Mrs. Parks, aged 84
years. Died May 20th, 1871. Also William Reid McClelland,
late of Butter Hill. Died August 8th, 1882. (Enclosure). Young.-Erected
by William in memory of his father John Young, who departed this life
December, 1844. Aged 72 years. Here also lie the remains of the
above named William Young, who died June 6th, 1866, aged 58 years.
(Enclosure) Little.-Erected
by James Lyttle, of Dublin. In memory of his mother Margaret Little, who
died Dec. 9th, 1877, aged 67. Also his father John, who died February
23rd, 1888, aged 80. And his brother Samuel, who died May 17th, 1907,
aged 67. All of Buskhill. "Rest in the Lord." Hannon.-Erected
by Catherine Hannon, of Tullymore, in memory of her beloved husband John, who
died 17th June, 1844, aged 51 years. Also his wife Catherine, who died
12th February, 1863, aged 78 years. Also James Patterson, who died 8th
February, 1857, aged 26 years. From America. Graham.-Erected
to the memory of Jane Graham, wife of James Graham, Loughadian, who died 7th
January, 1856, aged 67 years. Finnegan.-Erected
to the memory of James Finnegan, late of Ardaragh, who departed this life 19th
July, 1846, aged 58 years. Doherty.-In
memory of William Doherty, who died 1st March, 1907, aged 68 years. Also
his wife Lucy. Died 14th November, 1911, aged 62 years. And their
child Henry. Died 2nd October, 1874. (Enclosure) McComb.-Erected
by Robert McComb in memory of his wife, Margaret E. McComb, who died 3rd May,
19056, aged 65 years. Also her father, Alexander Linden, who died 28th
April, 1878, aged 80 years. (Enclosure) Harpur.-This
stone was erected by John Harpur, of Corgary, to the memory of his wife,
Margaret Ann Harpur, who departed this life the 15th day of April, 1840, aged
44 years. Browne.-Erected
by Adam Browne, of Newry, to the memory of his beloved wife Anne Browne (alias
Moffit), of Annabawn, who departed this life 8th August, 1864. Age
50 years. Scott.-In
memory of George Scott, Junior, who died at Cincinnati, Ohio 4th January,
1849, in the 19th year of his age, and whose remains were deposited in Spring
Grove Cemetery, near that city. And here are interred the mortal remains
of George Scott Esq., of Newry, who died 23rd January, 1864, aged 78
years. And here also are interred the mortal remains of Mary Scott, the
beloved wife of George Scott, who died 19th August, 1879, aged 71 years.
Also of his grandson William Alex. Davis Scott, who died 3rd July, 1877, aged
2 1/2 years. Also his grandchildren, Jemima Marion Scott and Richard
Davis Scott. Also Walter Scott, son of George Scott, died 9th October,
1906. Aged 67 years. And his wife, Alice Jane Scott, died
2nd Mary, 1906, aged 68 years.* (Enclosure) Greer.-Erected
to the memory of Thomas Greer, of Buskhill, who died on the 18th June, 1868,
aged 75 years. "He was a much esteemed member of the Presbyterian
Church in this parish, of which he was treasurer for many years. During
his life he did much for the prosperity of the Church, and at his death
bequeathed large sums of money for various religious and benevolent
objects." (Enclosure) Clark_Patterson.-Tablet
(built in wall). "The Family Burial Place of John Clark, of
Aughintobber, 1868." Headstone.-"In
loving memory of Sarah, wife of Joseph Patterson, of Aughintobber, and
daughter of the late John Clark, who died 1st October, 1899."
(Enclosure) Marshall-Morrison.-(Double
Enclosure, with partition wall and railing):(1)
(Tablet.) "The Family Burying ground of John Marshall, Tullymurry House,
A.D. 1842."(2)
Here lie the remains of Jane Martin Morrison, second daughter of John
Morrison, M.D. She departed this life 28th March, 1868. Also of
Robert O. Hayes, M.D., Bandon, and his wife Marion, eldest daughter of John
Morrison, M.D., who departed this life 27th July, 1870. Here lie
also the remains of John Morrison, M.C., of Newry: he departed this life 23rd
July, 1880, aged 76 years. Also his wife Anna Morrison, who departed
this life March 19th, 1894. Also John Morrison Hayes, who departed this
life Mary 27th, 1898.Here
also lie the remains of Marion Lucas, only child of Rev. F. Lucas, and
grand-daughter of Dr. Morrison, Newry, who departed this life January 1st,
1896. And here also are interred the remains of Anna M Lucas, who died
14th February, 1908, youngest daughter of the above Dr. Morrison, and wife of
Rev. F. Lucas, D.D., of Dalkey, Co. Dublin.* Weir.-(Monument.)
July, 1862. Sacred to the memory of a beloved father and mother,
Nathaniel Weir and Anna his wife, by their children, Joseph Weir and Anna
McNeilly. Also Nathan David Weir. died 5th March, 1847, aged 5
years. (Enclosure) Marshall.-(In
this burial-place the several tombstones (flat) are within one enclosure.
The first has a special railing, while the remains are deposited in a granite
receptacle.)(1)
Here lie the remains of Hugh Marshall, late of Warrenpoint, who died on the
23rd of November, 1832. Aged 61 years. Also his beloved wife
Marianne Marshall, who died on the 16th November, 1845, aged 63 years.
Also in memory of their son Hugh Marshall, who died at sea on his passage from
Hong Kong in China on the 12th of December, 1845, aged 27 years. And of
their youngest son George, who died on the 22nd September, 1865, at New
Orleans, United States, America, aged 38 years. "In life
beloved."(2)
Here lies the body of Hugh Marshall, who died 3rd March-, aged 65 years, and
Margaret Marshall, his wife, who died the 9th June. Aged 40 years.(3)
Here lieth the remains of John Marshall, who died the 17th February, 1805,
aged 76 years. Also Agnes Marshall, his wife, died 15th Jan. 1814.
Aged 84 years. Here lieth Isabel Marshall, aged 20 years, and Thos.
Marshall, died 1st June, 1800, aged 70 years. Also here rest the remains
of above named Doctor Hugh Marshall, who departed this life on the 21st day of
September, 1826, aged 64 years.(4)
Here lieth the remains of Thomas Marshall who died on the 1st December 1791,
aged 65 years. Also Mary Marshall, his daughter, who died the 24th of
May, 1796, aged 20 years. And Mary Marshall, wife of the above Thomas
Marshall, who died 21st of Feb., 1810, aged 78 years. Also Margaret
Marshall, their daughter, who died June 8th, 1818, aged 59 (?)
years. Also the remains of Andrew Marshall, Aughnacavin, who died
on the 6th day of August, 1847, aged 71 years. Also the remains of John
Marshall, of Lake View, who died on the 16th of February, 1878, aged 65
years. (5)
Here lie the remains of Capt'n. George Scott, of Newry, mercht., who departed
this life on the 24th May, 1805. Here also were deposited the remains of
Marianne, his daughter, who died on the 17th February, 1828, in the 24th year
of her age. And here wre deposited the remains of Anne his wife,
who died on the 11th of January, 1831, in the 72nd year of her age. Also
those of Marianne, his grand-daughter, one year old. Crow.-Beneath
this Tomb lie the remains of William Crow, Esq., of the King's County, who
departed this life at Maryvale, Co. Down, on the 80th day of June, 1820, aged
46 years.* Irwin.-In
loving memory of Mary Jane, dearly beloved wife of John Irwin, who fell asleep
July 28th, 1902. Aged 71 years."Her
children arise and call her blessed!" John III.16.
(Enclosure) McKeage.-Here
lieth the remains of Sarah, wife to William McKeage, who departed this life
27th November, 1828. Aged 55 years. Fegan.-(Two
Headstones)(1)
Here lieth the remains of Patrick Fegan of Corgary, who died March 1805, aged
76 years. Margaret, his wife, who died 15th July, 1815, aged 86
years. George, their son, who died 14th March, 1829, aged 54
years. Mary, his wife, who died 23rd October, 1827 Thompson.-Erected
by Elizabeth Thompson, of America, third daughter of Robert Thompson of
Ballymacrattybeg, in memory of her parents. Robert Thompson died 5th
January, 1845. Aged 68 years, and Elizabeth Thompson died 1st January
1818 aged 40 years. Colvin.-In
loving memory of John Colvin who died May 27th, 1899. Aged 65 years. Copeland.-(1)Erected
by Sarah Copeland in loving memory of her mother, Sarah Copeland, of Derrybeg,
who died 3rd March, 1854.(2)Here
lyeth the body of Thomas Copeland, who departed this life the 7th day of May,
1791. Aged 88 years.(3)
In loving memory of Margaret (Maggie), the beloved wife of Frank Copeland, who
died 15th November 1912. "Trusting in Jesus". Gumm.-Sacred
to the memory of Alfred Gumm, of Newry, who departed this life 10th February,
1864. Aged 52 years. "Blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord." (Rev. chap. xiv. ver. 18.) Martin.-Samuel
Martin, son of John Martin and Mary Boyd, his wife, died at Loughorne July
VIII, A.D. MDCCCXXXI, aged LXXX July 8th, 1831, aged 80.Jane
Martin, daughter of James Harshaw and Mary Bradford, his wife, married to
Samuel Martin A.D. MDCCCX. 1810. Died at Loughorne July XVI A.D.
MDCCCXLVII. July 6, 1847. Aged LX years 60 years. Samuel
Martin, son of Samuel Martin and Jane Harshaw, his wife. Born at
Loughorne, NOv. XV A.D. MDCCCXVII Nov. 15, 1817. Died at Loughorne Aug.
XXIV. A.C. MDCCCXXVI Aug. 24, 1826.Here
lieth the body of Robert Martin, Esq., of Kilbrony, who departed this life the
18th day of October, 1831, aged 76 years. Also John Martin, Esq., of
Loughorne, who departed this life the 16th of November, 1885. Aged 76
years. Mary Martin died at Loughorne December 27th A.D. 1827. Jane
Martin died at Kilbrony July 27thy A.D. 1840, Aged 75 years.*
(Enclosure.) (John Martin, M.P.) Neil.-In
memory of Hugh Neil, who departed this life on the 19th of March, 1861, in the
89th year of his age. Also Eleanor, his wife, on the 8th of February
1815, aged 86 years. Also their son Hugh on the 16th February, 1816,
aged 9 years, and their son David Neil of Caragabane who died 22 nd July,
1870, aged 75 years. Hamilton.-Sacred
to the memory of John Hamilton, who departed this life November 28th, 1818,
aged 69 years. Also Margaret his wife, who departed Feb. 1st,
1819. Aged 73 years. Kidd.-Erected
to the memory of William Kidd, of Buskhill, who departed this life 8th
December, 1885, aged 79 years. Also his wife Elizabeth Kidd, who died
2nd March, 1886, aged 76 years. In loving memory of Elizabeth
Kidd, beloved wife of Wm. J. Kidd, Gilford, who departed this life February
14th, 1912, aged 60 years. "I am the Resurrection and the
Life." John XI.25* SOUTH Johnston.-This
tomb is a large sarcophagus with flat stone, partly broken and the letters
defaced, but the following can be made out: "Maria Anabella
Johnston, wife of James Johnston, of Tremont, Died XXII December, MDCCXXXII,
Aged LXXI years. "She stretched out her Hand to the Poor. She
reached forth her Hand to the Needy." Douglas.-Erected
by Sarah Douglas, of Shankhill, who departed this life 14th March, 1905.
Also Alexander Douglas, who died 21st June, 1898. Graham.-Sacred
to the memory of Margaret B. Graham, who departed this life on the 16th of
May, 1865, Aged 24 years. Also John Graham, who departed this life on
the 6th Oct. 1866, Aged 29 years. Bryson.-Sacred
to the memory of Mary Ann Bryson, who died the 14th Sept. 1871, aged 88 years. Beatty.-Erected
by Jane Beatty in memory of her beloved husband Andrew Beatty, who departed
this life the 29th August, 1859, aged 62 years. Andrews.-Erected
by Robert Andrews of Port Hope, Canada, to the memory of his father, Robert
Andrews, of Loughorne, who died 6th February, 1878, aged 68 years. Also
Robert Andrews, who died 1st May, 1851, aged 1 year. Also Jeffrey
Andrews, who died 26th March, 1858, aged 11 years. Grier.-Erected
by his parents, William and Maggie Grier, in loving memory of their dearly
beloved son William Robert Grier, who fell asleep in Jesus 21st December,
1889, aged 20 years and 4 months."What
though in lonely grief we sighFor
friends beloved, no longer nigh!Submissive
still would I reply,Thy
will be done.If
Thou shouldst call me to resignWhat
most I prize, it ne'er was mine;I
only yield Thee what was Thine;Thy
will be done."Also
his favourite Aunt, Bessie Shannon, who fell asleep in Jesus 9th October,
1889, aged 29 years.--------Dec.
16, 1874 Harpur.-Charles
Harpur, aged 74 years, A.C. 1811 Lang.-The
Burial place of James and Hugh Lang of Cairnmeen, and their families.* O'Hanlon.-Here
lieth the body of Pat. O'Hanlon. Who departed this life the 25th April, 1799,
aged 56 years. Ruddick.-Here
lie the remains of James Ruddick, of Ringclare, who departed this life the
22nd January, 1848, aged 75 years. Also his wife Margaret, who departed
this life the 7th February, 1848, aged 90 years. Also their son James
Ruddick, who died 19th August, 1872, aged 77 years. Also Mary (nee
Kidd), the beloved wife of the above named James Ruddick who died July 5,
1885, aged 62 years. Wallace-McCullough.0-(1)
(Flat Stone). Here lyeth ye body of Robert Wallacein Crive T., who
departed this life January 2, 1710, in year 69 of his age. And
here lyeth the body of Robert Wallace, who departed this life the 3rd April
(?) 1734 in the 53rd year of his age.(2)
(Headstone).-Erected in memory of Robert McCullough, Creevy House, who
departed this life Oct. 24th, 1864 Also his wife, Mary Moore McCullough,
died March 6th, 1831, and second wife, Margaret Bowden McCullough, died July
24th, 1857. Also Margaret Ewing McCullough, died March 17th, 1899.
(Enclosure) Strain.-
(Surmounted by Celtic cross and monogram J.H.S.) In memory of Peter
Strain of Glasker and Family. R.I.P. Erected by his daughter, Mary Ann
Strain. R.I.P. Fitzpatrick.-Patrick
Fitzpatrick. Anno Domini 1712. (Portion effaced.) McGrath.-(Surmounted
by a Roman cross and monogram I.H.S.) Of your charity pray for the soul
of Francis McGrath, of Beech HIll, who died 14th January, 1868. Aged 72
years; also Jane his beloved wife, who died 28th March, 1844, aged 58
years. McCormic.-Erected
by Ann Jane Cooke in memory of her father, William John McCormic, of
Lisnatierney, who departed this life on the 27th April, 1849. aged 68
years. Also her mother, Mary Ann McCormic who departed this life on the
28th July, 1867. Aged 70 years. Crawford.-Here
lieth the body of William Crawford, wo departed this life on the 1st day of
December, 1784, in the 57th year of his age. McMinn.-Here
lieth the body of Robert McMinn, late of Castle Lanigan, who departed this
life the 12th day of Nov. 1798, Aged 78 years. Here lieth the remains of
Gilbert McMinn, son of John-(Remainder effaced) McMinn.-(1)
Here lie the remains of Susanna, wife of Joseph McMinn of Newry, who departed
this life the 10th of February, 1828, Aged 70 years. Also the remains of
the above Joseph McMinn, who died the 11th of July 1829, Aged 79 years.(2)
Here lie the remains of Robert McMinn, of Tormore, who departed this life the
12th October, 1808, aged 70 years. Also the remains of his brother
Gilbert McMinn of Tormore, who departed this life on the 12th of April, 1828,
aged 77 years. Also the remains of their niece Mary Rutherdale, of
Tormore, who departed this life on the 3rd of January, 1849, aged 84
years. Robert McMinn, of Castle Ennigan, died 15th December, 1879, Aged
80 years. (Enclosure) McKeown.-Here
lie the body of James McKeown, who departed this life 30th March, 1830, aged
69. Also his wife Easter McKeown, who departed this life 11th August,
1834, aged 74. Here lie the body of their son Joseph McKeown, who died
the 10th February, 1836, aged 45 years. McCamley.-Here
lieth the remains of Michael McCamley, late of Newry, who departed this life
the 1st day of June, 1700. Aged ------. McClory.-(Surmounted
by Roman cross and monogram J.H.S.). Here lyeth the body of Felix
McClory, who dept. this life Mary 22nd, 1786, Aged 61 years. Also Eals
McClory, June 22, 1786.Alvetrer
(or Salvestrer) McClory's Burying Place. Black.-"Reader!
remember Thou must die."Here
lyeth the body of David Black, who died on the VIIth day of April MDCCLXXI,
Aged LXXXVI years.* Magenis.-(Surmounted
by Roman cross.) Here lyeth the body of Arthur Magenis, who died
April 11th, 1814, Aged 78 years. No
Name.- (Roman Cross.) M.C., B.C. Scott.-Sacred
to the memory of David Scott of Desart, who departed this life Februrary 1807,
aged 64 years. Also in memory of Elizabeth Scott, his wife, who departed
this life January 1833, Aged 98 years. Scott.-(Slate.)
John Scott. Harcourt.-(Headstone.)
Sacred to the memory of John Harcourt, who departed this life April the first
1818, aged 72 years. Also Mary his wife , who departed this life on the
sixth day of July, 1881, aged 72 years, also of their youngest sone, Joseph,
who died at Liverpool on the 11th October, 1898. Aged 52 years.
Also their daughter, Mary Harcourt, aged 17 years, who died in 1852.
Also their daughter Jane Eliza Stewart, who died Mary 5th, 1909, aged 76
years. (Enclosure) Smyth.-Here
lieth the body of Robert Smyth, of Donaghmore, who departed this life the 15th
day of February, 1804, aged 72 years. Hale.-(Roman
cross and J.H.S.) Erected to the memory of Ellen Hale, of Drumsallagh,
who died 28th December, 1826, aged 56 years. Also Hugh, her son, who
died 16th March, 1834, aged 19 years. And also Thomas, her son, who died
18th Mary 1848, aged 38. "Requiescant in pace. Amen." O'Hara.-(Roman
cross and J.H.S.) Here lieth the remains of Elizabeth O'Hara, daughter
of Pat'k. O'Hara, of Frankford, who departed this life March 25th, 1832, Aged
20 years. McElroy.-(Three
headstones.) (1) Sacred to the memory of Margaret, wife of John McElroy, of
Dromantine, who departed this life on the 17th of March, 1806, in the 31st
year of her age. This stone was erected by her son, William, now a
resident of Albany, North America, during a visit to his native land in
December, 1840. The above John McElroy departed this life the 11th
September, 1848, aged 81 years.(2)
Erected by James McElroy, of Albany, America, in memory of his beloved mother,
Elizabeth McElroy, who departed this life 18th May, 1859. Aged 85 years.(3)
Samuel McElroy, 1811-1899. Ann McCullough, his wife, 1825-1902.
Their children, Elizabeth, 1854-1906, Susannah, 1868-1898. McKelvey.-Here
lieth the remains of Mary McKelvey, who departed this life September 1812, and
also her husband, James McKelvey, who departed this life, November 1832. McCourt.-(Roman
cross and J.H.S.) "Gloria in excelsis Deo."Erected
to the memory of Laurance McCourt, of Ballylough, who departed this life on
the 12th of April, 1827. Aged 60 years. Also his daughter,
Catherine, who departed this life on the 3rd of June, 1822. Aged
18 years. "May they rest in peace." Donnell.-(Roman
cross.) In memory of James Donnell, of Newry who departed this life 18th
January, 1822. Aged 48 years. And Mary Donnell, relict of
the above, died January 18th, 1847, Aged 77 years. Also Jane Donnell,
their daughter, died 24th January, 1829, Aged 22 years.* Neil.-Sacred
to the memory of Elizabeth Neil, of Cargoban, who departed this life the 9th
of April, 1812, Aged 30 years. Also her husband, Samuel Neil, who
departed this life the 5th of October 1825. in the 69th year of his age.
This stone was erected by their son, Samuel Neil, now a resident of West
Continent territory, West America, during a visit to his native land in March
1842. Marshall.-Erected
by J.H. Marshall in memory of his uncle, Joseph Marshall, died 11th Oct.
1885. Also his grandfather, Andrew Marshall, died 16th March,
1858. Wright.-In
memory of Mary, daughter of the late Joseph Marshall, Tullymurry, and beloved
wife of Thomas Wright, Dromantine, who departed this life 15th March, 1905,
Aged 53 years. "Erected by her husband and children" Parker.-Sacred
to the memory of Mary, the beloved wife of Henry Parker, of Bryansford, who
died the 29th day of April, 1860. Aged 65 years. Also of Ann Parker,
maternal Aunt of the said Henry Parker, who died the 3rd day of May, 1860, at
Bryansford, Aged 90 years. Also Joseph, father of the said Henry
Parker, who died at Bryansford, March 8th, 1861. Aged 82 years.
Also Elizabeth, the wife of Joseph Parker, and mother of the said Henry
Parker, who died at Bryansford on the 9th of July, 1864, aged 87 years.
Also John Moody Parker, grandson to the above named Henry Parker, who died on
the 5th day of May 1867, Aged 8 years. And also Henry Parker, Carleton
House, Blaris, Lisburn, who departed this life 21st November,
1869. Aged 61 years. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is
the death of His saints." Psalm 116, v. 15.* Turley.-
This is the Burying Place of Patrick Turley, Carnacally, 1781.
(Remainder effaced.) Murdoch.-(Two
Stones) (1) Here lieth the body of Andrew Murcoch, who departed this life ye
27th of May in ye year of our Lord 1717, Aged 69 years. Also his wife,
Isobell Hunter, who departed this life ye 29th of May, 1732, Aged 82 years.(2)
Here lyeth the body of Sam Boyd, who departed this life Sept. 2, Aged 68
years, 1741. Also lyes the body of Jane Murdoch, who departed this life
March 24th, 1765, Aged 85 years. Here lyeth the body of Robert Boyd-ye
31st Februrary, 1708-body of Isobell Boyd, who departed ye 7thy of July, 1781,
Aged 14 years, both children of Sam Boyd. Thompson.-A.
Thompson, who depd. this life 4th Aug. 1817, Aged 59. --------(Slate)
S.M. O'Hara.-Erected
by David O'Hara, of Crowreagh, in memory of his beloved son, James, who
departed this life 7th Mary, 1888, Aged 28 years. Also his son
Edward, who died 25th August, 1882 , Aged 16 years. Magenis.-(Roman
cross.)-This is the burying Place of Phele Magenis, of Carygarovady, 1769,
Aged 69. (Remainder effaced.) Johnston.-Here
lyeth ye body of John Johnston, who departed this life ye 10th day of N--in
the year of our Lord 1716, also ye body of Agnes Johnston, wife to ye above
John Johnston, who departed this life March 18th 1728 (?), Aged 66 years.Here
lyeth the body of Robert Johnston, late of Cloghan,--er, who departed this
life April 9 (?) 1709. Aged 59 years. Here lieth the body of
Thomas Johnston, who departed this life the 15th day of June, 1762, Aged 69
years and nine weeks.* EAST Mathers.-This
is the Burying Place of Wm. Mathers. Here lye the body of his wife, Mary
Mathers, who departed this life the 15th of March, 1799, Aged 54 years.
Also of their children. Hampton.-Erected
to the memory of William Hampton, of Corgary, who departed this life on the
11th day of Mary, 1828, Aged 80 years. And also his wife, Hannah
Hampton, who departed this life on the 7th day of October, 1810, Aged 58
years. Like wise their son, John Hampton, who departed this life on the
23rd day of April, 1840, Aged 58 years. Donnell.-In
memory of Joseph Donnell of Ballylough, who died 1st Nov. 1898, aged 84
years. Also his son, Joseph Donnell, who died 20th Feb. 1904, Aged 55
years. Barr.-Erected
by request of the late Miss Martha Barr, Corcreechy, in affectionate
remembrance of her father and mother and other relations whose remains lie
within this enclosure. Martha Barr died June 11, 1897.
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." (Rev. 14 and
18.) (Enclosure) Ratcliff.-Erected
by Samuel Ratcliff in beloved memory of his son, James Ratcliff, who departed
this life 16th December, 1872, Aged 26 years. Jardine.-Erected
by Martha Jardine, widow of the late Hamilton Jardine, of Shankill, to the
memory of Samuel Jardine, of Rigban, who departed this life 21st June, 1836,
Aged 75 years. Also to the memory of his son Hamilton Jardine, her
beloved husband, who departed this life 29th Mary, 1845. Aged 55 years.* Morrison.-Here
lieth the body of Joseph Morrison, who departed this life on the 10th day of
August, 1817, Aged 79 years, and Jane, his wife, who died on the 21st of July,
1808, Aged 75 years. Also the remains of John Morrison, M.D., who died
the 18th January 1828, Aged 48 years. Wilson.-Here
lieth the body of Adam Wilson, who departed this life June the 1st , 1788,
Aged 66 years.* McKittrick.-To
the memory of John McKittrick, of Shinn, who departed this life on the 14th of
April, in the year of our Lord 1865, in the 69th year of his age.
Also his wife, Margaret McKittrick, who departed this life in the same year,
in the 63rd year of her age. Erected by S. and J. McKittrick. Colvin.-Erected
by James Colvin, Fourmile Housein memory of his father and mother. --------(Slate.)
H. L. Bradford.-Here
lies William Bradford, who dept. this life June 9th 1785, Aged 72 years.
Also Agnes his wife January 7th 1781, Aged 68 years and 8 of their children."Weep
not for us, your children dear,We
are not dead, but sleeping here;We
rest in Peace in hope to riseTo
live with Christ in Paridse." Nugent.=To
S'. Nugent, Dpd. 7th March., 1826. Mathers.-In
memory of John Jackson, of Ringclare, who departed this life 1st Sept. 1847,
Aged 68 years. Ervine.-(Slate)
J. Ervine Megaw.-Here
lieth the remains of John Megaw, of Menin, who depd. this life Arpril 1st,
1819, Aged 74 years. Also his son, Thomas Megaw, who departed this life
December 28th, 1850. Aged 79 years. Also his beloved wife Sarah
Megaw, who departd this life 29th Oct. 1876, Aged 80 years. Kingon.-(Masonic
Emblems) Erected by William Kingon, of Loughorne, in memory of his
daughter Nancy, who died the 21st January 1851, Aged 15 years. Also his
grandaughter Mary J. Briars, who died 17th November 1856m, Aged 8 weeks, and
his son John, wo died at Cape Coast Castle, West of Africa, 19th July, 1863,
Aged 24 years. Dickie.-(Slate)
Dickie Sands.-(Roman
cross and J.H.S.) This Burying Ground belongs to the Sands. Forde.-(Roman
cross and J.H.S.) This is the buryhing Place of James
Forde-17--(effaced) Kearney.-T.K.:
A.G. 50, 1782, J. Kearney A.G. 76, 18 LI.Here
lies the body of Adam-who departed this life October ye 4th 1754, aged 79
years, and the body of -----(effaced) Kerr.-The
remains of Jane Kerr lies here. Her happy spirit fled to joy above, June
6th, 1793. Aged 32 years. "Reader, Prepare to meet thy
God." Note:
Inspection of the cemetery today would reveal many of these stones missing or
illegible. We are fortunate that Rev. J. Davison Cowan recorded these in
his book "Donaghmore, An Ancient Irish Parish, Past &
Present" written in 1914.
