Stone No.638
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The monument of Thomas Nicoll, Tailor (or Clothier), a man of known integrity, who married first, Catherine Keil, then Elizabeth Ogilve. The latter caused this stone to be erected to him. He died 20th May, 1668, and of his age 48. Under this heap of stones Nicoll's body is laid. He was open, meek, and gentle, and dear to all for the sincere piety of his life, and now he reaps the full fruit of heavenly joys. Thy spouse, Catherine Keil, lies near thee; she being dead, another was chosen by thee, to wit, Elizabeth Ogilvie, a loving wife, who has raised this tomb, and honoured thy memory with these lines. Source: Thomson. Sarcophagus to Thomas Nicoll, clothier, 1668.
"Monumentum Thomas Nicolai, vestarij spectatae Inegritatis viri qui primo Catharinum Keilaem Elisabetham Ogiluiam duxit haec cippum hunc illi caedendum curauit fatis caedenti 20 Maii 1668 aetatis suae 48. Mole sub hac lapidem Nicolii membra teguntur Candidus hic animo mitis et innocuus Omnibus in charus pietas sinceris laboris Sic coeli fructus gaudia plena capit Sponsa jacet Catharina tuae Keillae ju- Defuncta vita haec altera lecta tibi Elisabetha decens conjunx Ogilvia astruxit Quae tumulum his numeris ossa te."
This has been a massive monument, with richly carved panels and heavy mouldings. Collection of Epitaphs and Monumental Inscriptions Chiefly in Scotland (1834) Robert Monteith Monumentum Thomæ Nicolai vestiarii, spectatæ in- Mole sub hac lapidum, Nicolai membra teguntur, The monument of Thomas Nicol tailor; a man of
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