A pillar or column is erected near the Market-Place of Dumfries; which contains the following Inscription : SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF CHARLES, DUKE OF QUEENSBERRY, Erected by the County of Dumfries, As a monument of their veneration for the character Ob. 22d Oct. 1778; Aetat 80. Bornock Church-yard, Bumfries-shire. ON JOHN GRAHAM, Of Rose-trees; JANET IRVING, HIS SPOUSE, Christopher Graham, their son, and his Wife. Praises on tombs are trifles vainly spent, Known to few, esteemed by many, But as a Christian, having finished his life And labour together, here desires to rest undisturbed, 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, With the most unwearied diligence and fidelity, 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, Utinam post hujus vitæ exitum felicitatem, Consequar coeli repositam. IN MEMORY OF JEAN MCKAY 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 |