What is recorded here
Marianne and John Frazer, married 1693, Buried side by side, Newtownforbes graveyard, 1698. Two small sandstone slabs, no cross, no coat of arms, only names and dates. John departed 1698. Marianne departed 1698. Side by side is the whole story. The church tower still stands above them. The graveyard is small, crowded, old. Their stones are easy to miss because they are small. They are also easy to remember because they are together.
In the graveyard (LF008-035001-), to the S of the church (LF008-035----), in Newtownforbes. This small 17th-century sandstone headstone (Wth 0.7m; H 0.35m; T 0.1m) is inscribed as follows: 'HERE LYETH/INTERRD THE/BODY OF JOHN/FRAZER WHO/DEPARTED THIS/LIFE ..DAY/……./….1698'.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 5 June 2013
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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