Vol 13 - Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian ...
Vol 13 - Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian ...
Vol 13 - Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian ...
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40 Martyk Graves.<br />
martyr g^ravestones in <strong>Galloway</strong>. It was put up in 1827, in the<br />
place of an older one. The original inscription has been preserved.<br />
It is—<br />
HERE LYES<br />
THE BODY OF ALEX<br />
ANDER LIN, WHO WAS<br />
SURPRISED AXD INSTAN-<br />
TLY SHOT TO DEATH<br />
ON THIS PLACE BY<br />
LIEUTENANT GENERAL<br />
DRUaiJIOND FOR HIS<br />
ADHERENCE TO SCOT-<br />
LANDS REFORMATION<br />
COVENANTS NATION-<br />
AL AND SOLEMN LEAGUE<br />
1685<br />
The other stones are in Wigtown Churchyard. They are to<br />
the north of the site of the old church. The largest of the three<br />
stones is that of Margaret Wilson. It is a flat stone, five feet in<br />
length <strong>and</strong> two feet in breadth. The inscription is :<br />
HERE LYES MARGRAT<br />
"mLLSON DOUGHTER<br />
TO CJILBERT WILLSON<br />
IN GLENVERNOCH<br />
WHO WAS DROUNED<br />
ANNO 1685 AGED 18.<br />
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