Stone No.852
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Erected By ALEXANDER BLACK land surveyor of the customs Dundee as a tribute of affection and regard in memory of MARGARET ANDERSON his wife only sister of DAVID ANDERSON Esq of Balgay who died 21st December 1822 aged 70 years She was lovely in her life as a devoted partner enlightened companion and faithful friend on her death bed she exemplified the resignation with which the Christian can suffer and with peace with which the Christian can die the righteous shall be everlasting remembrance Our daughter MARGARET BLACK Died the 25th June 1799 aged 18 years also in remembrance of their dutiful son ALEXANDER who departed this life at Malacca in India in the 26th years of his life |