Gravestone Inscriptions
Memorials to Other Longtown People
Memorial in Carlisle CathedralThis Grateful Memorial is erected by Public Subscription ofHugh James Esq MDWho practised PHYSIC with eminent skill for many years in this city. Providence largely recompensed the loss of sight in early life with talents which raised him to distinguished reputation in his profession and more abundantly blest him with a disposition ever prompt to succour poverty and pain. The study of his art which shewed him the weakness and uncertainty of life, taught him to meditate deeply on the Works of God and animated his faith in a merciful redeemer.He died 20th of September 1817 in the 45th year of his age.His remains were interred in the Parish Church of Arthuret in this county. Old Kirk Yard LangholmIn memory of Walter HOPE, Portioner in Langholm, who died 5th May 1785 aged 73 years. And Janet IRVING his spouse, who died 21st October 1778 aged 66 year. And six of their children, who died in infancy. Also of Ralph HOPE, Merchant in Longtown their son who died 30th March 1802 aged 62 years. Also of Janet daughter of John HOPE and relict of James GEDDES who died in Langholm 16th March 1855 aged 77 years. Also her sons: John GEDDES, who died in Manchester. And James GEDDES late of Bombay who died at his residence Langholm Lodge, Bridge of Allan, on the 18th of June 1876 aged 72 years Erected in memory of William LITTLE Innkeeper Longtown who died at Dumfries Jan 15th 1834 aged 50 years. Elizabeth WILSON his spouse who died at Carlook Jan 12th 1842 aged 64 years. Also Agnes LITTLE their daughter who died March 29th 1846 aged 21 years. Wauchope Cemetery LangholmIn memory of Jane FOSTER wife of James BELL who died 25th July 1896 aged 75 years. Also John their son, who died at Longtown 3rd August 1869 aged 8 years, and was interred in Arthuret Churchyard. Also the above James BELL who died 26th February 1907 aged 83 years. Also Joan IRVING wife of James BELL Junr who died 5th May 1909 aged 58 years. Also the above James BELL who died on the 24th June 1925 aged 74 years. Dacre Churchyard, Cumbria (see photo below of gravestone of John Irving)Sacred to the memory of John IRVING late of Carlisle, who died August 21st 1878 aged 65 years. Also of William James youngest son of the above who died at New York January 8th 1891 aged 35 years.Churchyard, GretnaIn memory of James IRVING of Bottonfell, who departed this life 21st January 1826. James his son who died at Longtown 5th December 18- - age 35. And Jane ROME, his spouse, who died 12th January 1834 age 81. Orford Churchyard, SuffolkIn affectionate memory of Anne TINNING of Chillesford Lodge formerly of Oakbank Cumberland .Born 24 July 1804 Died 13th November 1877 Asleep in Jesus(Also mentioned on the family gravestone at Arthuret. Thanks to Anne Hollingshead for recording this one) Kirkpatrick Fleming Church, DumfriesshireIn Memory of Robert BROATCH Late Farmer in Pedderhill, who died at Longtown 16th April 1833 aged 67 years. Also Margaret his Daughter who died at Loganhouse 3d June 1814 aged 7 Months. Also George his Son late Master of an Academy at Huddersfield who died at Pedderhill 22nd July 1832 aged 33 years. And Mary JOHNSTON his wife, who died at Nellsfield (?) 15th of Novr 1852 aged 82 years. Also Robert their son who died at Ecclefechan, 21st Octr 1842 aged 41 years. And Mary Daughter of the above Robert who died 23rd Aug 1864 aged 40 years. And of James, his son who died at Whitehaven 1st Sepr 1865 aged 29 yrs. And Janet FARRIES spouse to the above Robert BROATCH who died at Ecclefechan 4th July 1868 aged 68 years. And Robert their son who died at Glasgow 30th Septr 1869 aged 37 yrs. And William their son who died at London 9th Feb 1870 aged 36 yrs. And George their son who died at Ecclefechan, 8th March 1875 aged 48 yrsNote: from the Carlisle Journal July 28th 1832At Petherhill, on Sunday last, Mr George Broatch, aged 33. He was master at an academy in Yorkshire, and had gone to Petherhill for the benefit of his health. From the Carlisle Journal April 20th 1833At Longtown on Tuesday last, Mr Robt. Broatch, farmer, late of Pedderhill, at an advanced age. In memory of Robert son of Matthew FARRIES and Mary BROATCH West Linbridgeford who died March the 11th 1836 aged 2 years and 4 months. Also Mary their daughter who died 19th July 1838 aged 1 year and 10 months. And the above Matthew FARRIES who died at Branteth 19th June 1871aged 73 years. Also Mary BROATCH his wife who died at Longtown 16th Septr 1883 aged 78 yrs. Also Mary, daughter of Robert FARRIES who died at Longtown 3rd June 1892 aged 24 years. Also Mary Irving, wife of the above Robert FARRIES who died at Longtown, 17th May 1903 aged 76 yrs. Also the above Robert FARRIES who died at 56 English Street Longtown on 21st April 1906 aged 78 yrs Tower of Sark Burial Ground, DumfriesshireJohn MAVITIE Hillstown who died on 8 Dec 1768 aged 68 years. Also Mary MACVITIE his spouse died on 11 Sept 1768 aged 57 years. Also George MCVITTIE their son died 25 Feb 1801 aged 61 years. Also Mary MACVITTIE their daughter died Feb 1823 aged 77 years.To the memory of Elizabeth PURDEM wife of Joseph McVITIE in Hillstown who died October the 15th1783 aged 29years. Also John their son who died May 19th 1806 aged 24 years. Mourn not for me dear friens. . .Robert McVITTIE who died Firs June 20 1885 aged 80 years. Joseph son of Robert and Isabella McVittie who died at Roadend March 1882 and Isabella wife of Robert died .. 1854 aged 29 years. Also Thomas their son who died June 1865 aged 29 years(Reverse) In memory of Joseph McVITTIE of Hillstown who died the 12 March 1806 aged 55 years and George his son who died the 16th of March 1800 aged 4 years Also Margaret his wife who died at Roadend March 14 1831 aged 64 years. In memory of Jane Daughter of George and Mary McVITTIE who died April 4 1831 aged 18 weeks(Thanks to Robbie Wilson for these) Lamar Cemetery, Texas(For details of this cemetery see http://www.rockport-fulton.org/frames/Lamar.htm)George R LITTLE died Sept 13 1865 aged 44 years. Sleep on dear father and take thy rest God called thee home he thought it best. Sarah A LITTLE died Dec 10 1863 aged 37 years. Sleep on dear mother and take thy rest God called thee home he thought it best.Carlisle Patriot, Nov 18th 1865At Lamer, Retusis County, Texas, Sept 10th 1865, Mr George Little, eldest son of the late Mr Halliburton Little of Mallsgate, Stapleton, aged 41 years.(Many thanks to Sarah Reveley ) Geelong Eastern Cemetery, AustraliaMary IRVING granddaughter of James BELL died 18 Oct 1862 aged 18 years.Mary Irving was the granddaughter of James Bell, grocer of Longtown and his wife Isabella,and was brought up by them in Longtown. She is also mentioned on their gravestone in Arthuret. Photo below of the BELL/IRVING gravestones at Geelong.Thanks to Pam Jennings in Australia