Burial place of Daniel Gillies, my 4th great grandfather. Husband of Grisal Crawford.
Photos taken by Alan Mitchell, Billy Bravaal & Robbie Wilson for Cousin Elaine Ballard who graciously shared them with me
Part of the inscription reads:
Erected by
Matthew Gillies Farmer
in Airdriend in memory of
his father Daniel Gillies who died 21 May 1805
age 69 years
mother Grace Crawford
died 12 October 1820
age 69
(Inscription read by Robbie Wilson)
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Lesmahagow Church |
Lesmahagow Churchyard |
Daniel Gillies stone, west wall |
Daniel Gillies stone is below 2nd window from right |
Daniel Gillies stone |
Daniel Gillies stone is furthest of two at base of wall |