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Cemetary Inscriptions From six Rousay, Orkney Islands Cemetaries.

A special thanks to Robert C. Marwick, author of Rousay Roots, who provided these inscriptions

He can be reached by: mailto:armar@zetnet.co.uk   

BRINIAN KIRKYARD

The RR reference numbers used in this document are from the book

"Rousay Roots" by Robert C. Marwick

NO. . RR REF. INSCRIPTION
1.   In loving memory of Hugh Munro who died 22 March 1920 aged 33years.
2.   In loving memory of my dear husband John A. Van De Car who died 23 March 1979 aged 67 years.
3. See A533 In loving memory of Isobel Craigie who died at Westness 28 April 1981 aged 35 years, beloved wife of James Marwick.
4.   In memory of Major Rio Ritchie MBE MC of Trumland House who died in Australia 20 December 1979 aged 60 years, beloved husband of Betty Lorimer Harley.
5.   In loving memory of William Harcus who died 23 June 1978 aged 84 years.
6. A968 Sacred to the memory of Margaret Dean Reid, beloved wife of John Mainland, who died at Cott, Rousay 31 Jan. 1978 aged 70 years.
7. A419 In loving memory of David Gibson, Brough who died 9 March 1976 aged 69 years, beloved husband of Mary Jane Donaldson.
8. A476 Erected by Hugh I. Gibson in memory of his beloved wife Jessie Alexina Craigie who died 6 October 1968 aged 65 years. "At rest."
9. See A692 Erected by James Grieve in memory of his beloved wife Isabella Godsman Craigie who died 9 Jan. 1964 aged 60 years.
10.   Erected by George Harrold in memory of his dear wife Barbara C. Sabiston who died 21 Dec. 1943 aged 75 years. Also the above George Harrold who died 15 Oct. 1944 aged 81 years.
11. See A945 In memory of Donald Baillie Mackay beloved husband of Mary Reid Mainland who died 15 Oct. 1943 aged 82 years. Also the above Mary Reid Mainland who died 9 April 1949 aged 76 years.
12. B536 In memory of Alice T. Donaldson beloved wife of Douglas Craigie who died 26 April 1943 aged 20 years.
13. B112 In loving memory of Hugh Mainland who died at Hurtiso 28 March 1942 aged 50 years. "Till we meet again."
14. A485 In loving memory of Alice Gibson Craigie Mainland, Hurtiso, Rousay, died in the Western Infirmary, Glasgow 8 February 1939 aged 24 years, her sister Clara Cathleen, died in infancy 19 May 1928. "Till we meet again on that beautiful shore."
15. A371 Erected by Margaret Marwick in memory of her beloved husband Hugh Craigie who died 31 October 1942 aged 55 years. Also the above Margaret Marwick who died 4 January 1970 aged 92 years
16. See B188 In affectionate remembrance of Sarah Jean Smith beloved wife of Neil Flaws who died in Southfield, Edinburgh 17 April 1942 aged 26 years
17.   An empty vault.
18.   In loving memory of James Halcro Johnston born at Crook, Rendall 8 June 1880, died at Trumland Farm, Rousay 31 August 1940. Also his wife Margaret Rich born at Binaquoy, Firth 22 June 1880, died at Bankhead, Sandwick 9 Nov. 1960
NO. . RR REF. INSCRIPTION
19. B270 In loving memory of Hugh Corsie Robertson who died 4 February 1958,aged 84. Also his wife Mary Ann Marwick who died 15 July 1962 aged 93 years. "Till we meet again."
20. A119 Erected by Hugh and Mary Ann Robertson in memory of their beloved son Hughie who died at Eastbank Hospital 18 December 1939 aged 30 years. "Till we meet again."
21. B152 In loving memory of John Gibson who died at Faraclett 16 April 1964 aged 61 years, beloved husband of Margaret Ann Munro
22.   Sacred to the memory of Agnes Lyon beloved wife of Alexander James Munro who died in Balfour Hospital 23 March 1949 aged 57 years. Also their son Alexander James Byng who died 21 January 1947 aged 28 years. Interred in Carlisle cemetery. Also Alexander James Munro who died 8 October 1960 aged 76 years. Erected by the family.
23. See B515 In loving memory of Mary Ann Harrold who died at Lower Palace, Birsay, 17 January 1942 aged 65 years. Also her husband  James William Grieve who died 17 March 1951 aged 75 years. Also Isabella Pett Ritchie Grieve who died 18 July 1938 aged 84 years, late of Whitehall, Rousay.
24.   In memory of Marjorie Lorimer Harley, widow of Walter Harley died 16 July 1972 at Trumland House
25. See A679 In loving memory of Ann Mary, eldest daughter of William and Mary Mathieson, Stromness who died at the Manse, Rousay 19 August 1935 aged 31 years.
26.   In loving memory of Robert Rich Johnston, Trumland Farm, died 21 July 1971 aged 66 years.
27. A645 Erected in loving memory of John Mainland who died at Westness 2 July 1923 aged 66 years, and his wife Isabella Marwick Stevenson who died 19 May 1928 aged 61 years. "Faithful unto death."
28. A650 In loving memory of Ann Marwick Craigie wife of John Logie, born at Hullion 27 March 1855, died at Rose Cottage 19 August 1922. Also the above John Logie, born at Gue, Westness, Rousay 3 September 1856, died at Rose Cottage 19 May 1930.
29. B352 Sacred to the memory of Samuel Inkster, Kirkhall who died 30 March 1953 aged 77 years. Also his wife Jemima Johnston who died 1 July 1924 aged 46 years.
30. A276 Sacred to the memory of Allan Corsie Gibson who died at Bigland 15 Jan. 1955 aged 95 years. Also his wife Jane Agnes Sinclair who died 7 July 1958 aged 82 years.
31. B489 In loving memory of Agnes Davie Gibson who died at the Glebe, Rousay 14 Dec. 1950 aged 82 years and of her husband Hugh Inkster who died 28 Dec. 1933, interred at Tongaal cemetery, South Africa .
32. B424 In loving memory of my dear husband Frederick T. Inkster JP who died at Greenfield, Rousay 29 May 1944 aged 75 years. Also his wife Isabella Craigie who died at Greenfield, Rousay 2 March 1953 aged 85 years.
NO. . RR REF. INSCRIPTION
33. A831 In loving memory of Annabella Scarth wife of John Craigie who died at Corse, Rousay 1 April 1944 aged 69 years. Also the above John Craigie who died at Corse, Rousay 10 February 1951 aged 74 years.
34. See A821 In loving memory of Mary Kirkness Craigie who died at Briarlea, Rousay 17 March 1959 aged 87 years.
35. See B571 Erected by James Russell in memory of his beloved wife Agnes Macdonald Munro died 26 April 1934 aged 53 years.
36. A599 In loving memory of Isabella Gibson who died at Swartifield 9 August 1932 aged 64 years.
37. B120 Erected by Annabella Logie in memory of her dear husband George Gibson who died 31 October 1927 aged 63 years. Also the above Annabella Logie who died 25 January 1941 aged 75 years.
38.   (Vaulted plot, vacant.)
39. A735 Erected by William S. Corsie, Seaview in memory of his beloved wife Lydia Gibson Baikie who died 26 April 1963 aged 71 years. Also the above William S. Corsie who died 16 April 1972 aged 76 years.
40. B363 In memory of John Inkster who died at Myres, Sourin 6 September 1950 aged 83 years.
41. See B198 Erected to the memory of David James Inkster, Quoyostray, Rousay, who died at Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall 15 July 1944 aged 65 years.
42. B277 In loving memory of Isabella Marwick Craigie who died at 5 East Road, Kirkwall 26 October 1976 aged 87 years beloved daughter of the late John and Betsy Craigie, Treblo, Rousay.
43.   A sailor of the 1939 - 45 war. Merchant Navy. Buried 20 September 1940. Known unto God.
44.   A sailor of the 1939 - 45 war. Merchant Navy. Buried 20 September 1940. . Known unto God.
45.   . A. Rusmanis, Sailor, ss Chelsea. 30 August 1940. Age 33.
46.   A sailor of the 1939 - 45 war. Merchant Navy. Buried 13 September 1940. Known unto God.
47   A sailor of the 1939 -45 war. Merchant Navy. Buried 11 September 1940. Known unto God.
48.   A sailor of the 1939 - 45 war. Merchant Navy. Buried 11 September 1940. Known unto God.
49. B151 In loving memory of Hugh Gibson who died at Faraclett 25 September 1938 aged 62 years. Also his wife Betsy Craigie who died at Faraclett 15 August 1951 aged 70 years.
50. B363 Erected in memory of Hugh Inkster who died at Myres 14 February 1933 aged 87 years. And his wife Georgina Harcus who died at Myres 6 December 1934 aged 86 years.
51.   (Stone collapsed, face downwards.)
52. B147 Erected in memory of Betsy Leonard beloved wife of John Craigie who died at Triblo 26 January 1932 aged 74 years. Also their son George who was killed in action in France 21 September 1918 aged 19 years. Also the above John Craigie who died at the Queens Hotel, Kirkwall 26 April 1943 aged 82 years. "Dearly loved."
NO. . RR REF. INSCRIPTION
53. See B546 In memory of my beloved husband William Sutherland who died 17 March 1931 aged 62 years. Also his wife Margaret Harrold who died 27 February 1944 aged 82 years. "At rest."
54a. A689 Erected by James W. Taylor, Swandale, in memory of his beloved wife Mary Ann Grieve who died 1 Nov. 1957 aged 59 years. Also the above James W. Taylor who died 1 August 1967 aged 74 years.
54b. See A375 In loving memory of Margaret G. Corsie dearly loved wife of James M. Craigie, Pier Cottage who died at Forresterhill, Aberdeen 16 June 1964 aged 33 years.
55. A687 In loving memory of William Grieve, Digro beloved husband of Ann Leonard Corsie, who died in Balfour Hospital 6 August 1951 aged 64 years. Also their son Thomas Archibald who died 12 March 1932 aged 5 years. "Asleep in Jesus."
56. A843 In loving memory of my dear husband John Mainland Craigie, Cruar, who died 5 March 1957 aged 80 years.
57. A673 Sacred to the memory of Harry Hourston Sinclair who died at Newhouse 18 March 1952 aged 62 years, beloved wife of Janet Corsie who also died at Newhouse 17 March 1977 aged 86 years. "Asleep in Jesus."
58. See B399 In memory of Elizabeth Robertson, third daughter of John and Isabella Robertson, Banks, Frotoft, Rousay who died at Kirkwall 8 Feb. 1948 aged 72 years.
59. A323 Erected by Alexander Craigie in memory of his beloved wife Rose Ida Violet Hourston Gibson who died at Balfour Hospital 13 Oct. 1949 aged 63 years.
60. A684 In loving memory of my dear husband George Reid who died at Gripps 27 September 1949 aged 69 years. Also Minna Gibson wife of the above who died at Gripps 10 October 1968 aged 78 years.
61. See ^48 In loving memory of Mary Mainland Reid, youngest daughter of John and Sarah Reid, Tratland, Rousay who died 9 July 1947 aged 60 years
62. A588 In cherished memory of Robert Stevenson Mainland JP dearly loved husband of Lydia Mary Mainland who died at Nearhouse, Rousay 5 January 1951 aged 50 years. "Baptise us with the courage thou gavest to our dead."
63. See B434 Erected in memory of Jessie Ann Logie who died at HullionCottage, Rousay 5 November 1960 aged 98 years.
64. E117 In loving memory of Alexander Reid born at Brough 18 June 1862, died at Hullion Cottage 6 August 1945.
65. See A841 Erected in loving memory of David Mainland Craigie, Cruar, who died 7 November 1955 aged 77 years. Also his brother William Craigie who died 28 April 1939 aged 64 years.
66. See A122 In loving memory of Hugh Craigie, infant son of William and Ann Alexander, Scockness, Rousay born 20 Dec. 1947, died 1 Jan. 1949. "Asleep with Jesus."
67.   Erected by David Pirie in loving memory of his wife Edith Shearer who died at Trumland Policies 21 July 1954 aged 51 years. Also the above David Pirie who died 6 September 1972 aged 76 years. "Sadly missed."
NO. . RR REF. INSCRIPTION
68. B99 In memory of John Robertson beloved husband of Isabella Corsie who died 1 February 1934 aged 87 years, their daughter Mary Ann Louttit who died at Eastbank Hospital 24 July 1958 aged 85 years.
69.   In loving memory of our dear mother & father Catherine & Robert Watson Lyon who died at Ervadale 16 May 1943. "At rest."
70. A957 Erected by William M. Low in memory of his beloved wife Betsy McKinlay who died at Hunclett 15 February 1933 aged 66 years. Also the above William Low who died at Summerbank, Kirkwall 9 March 1948 aged 80 years.
71. B253 Erected by Christina Grieve in loving memory of her husband William Leonard Grieve who died 16 Feb. 1941 aged 90 years. Also their son John David Grieve killed in action in France 23 November 1917 aged 28 years, and their daughter Isabella Grieve who died 25 Oct. 1932 aged 32 years. Also the above Christina Grieve who died 7 June 1954 aged 92 years.
72.   In loving memory of William S. Southwick who died 30 June 1975 aged 59 years whose ashes lie here. Beloved husband of Evelyn Pirie.
73.   In loving memory of William S. K. Manson who died 14 December 1971 aged 59 years. Dear Husband of Clementina Donaldson.
74. See A831 In loving memory of James F. Craigie who died 24 January 1970 aged 70 years.
75. B517 In loving memory of John Harrold who died 7 November 1955 aged 85 years, beloved husband of Margaret Ann Sinclair. Also the above Margaret Ann Sinclair who died 16 October 1961 aged 87 years.
76. See A925 In loving memory of Lydia Ann Mainland who died at Longstone, Frotoft, 2 July 1955 aged 82 years and her sister Isabel Mainland who died 17 Sept. 1959 aged 89 years.
77. A928 In remembrance of our dear parents John Mainland who died at Cott, Frotoft 28 October 1954 aged 90 years and his wife Betsy Mainland who died 18 November 1963 aged 96 years.
78. A591 In loving memory of James William Marwick Mainland, Farmer, Westness, Rousay who died suddenly 22 March 1958 aged 58 years. Dearly loved. "It is not death to be at home with God."
79. A589 In loving memory of John Sinclair Mainland, Farmer, Westness died suddenly 7 April 1962 aged 60 years. Dearly loved. "Life is eternal, love will remain, In God's good time we shall meet again."
80. See B263 In memory of Rebecca Elphinstone daughter of the late John and Ann Elphinstone, Pow, Rousay who died 9 June 1963 aged 75 years.
81. See A831 Erected by James W. Grieve in memory of his beloved wife Maggie Ann Corsie Craigie who died at Greenfield 23 March 1958 aged 51 years.
82. B220 In loving memory of Samuel James Inkster, Bankhead, Sandwick, beloved husband of Violet Johnston who died at Forresterhill, Aberdeen 20 March 1949 aged 43 years.
NO. . RR REF. INSCRIPTION
83. B218 In loving memory of Maggie Jessie McCleman Inkster beloved wife of Alexander Donaldson, Vacquoy, died 5 January 1939 aged 43 years. Also the above Alexander C. Donaldson died 26 January 1957 aged 70 years.
84. B217 Sacred to the memory of Jane Irvine who died at Woo, Sourin, Rousay 14 February 1937 aged 65 years. Also her husband John A. L. Inkster who died at Woo, Rousay 9 May 1950 aged 85 years.
85. B104 In loving memory of Henrietta Wilhemina Logie, Rose Cottage, Rousay died 11 January 1957 aged 89 years.
86. A421 In loving memory of my dear husband John Gibson who died at Avelshay27 July 1967 aged 80 years. "At rest."
87. A423 In loving memory of my dear husband James Thomas Reid Marwick. Rognvaldsay who died 10 April 1965 aged 76 years.
88. B571 Erected by James Russell in memory of his beloved wife Mary Ann McKay Munro died 30 December 1962 aged 72 years.
89. A293 In loving memory of our dear sister Winifred Gibson who died in the Royal Hospital, Edinburgh 28 June 1961 aged 68 years.
90. See B104 In loving memory of Mary Logie of Cubbieroo who died at Rognvaldsay 6 May 1960 aged 82 years, wife of John Davidson late of Alva, Clackmannanshire.
91. See B104 Erected in loving memory of Alexander Logie who died at Cubbieroo 10 December 1954 aged 75 years.
92. A369 Sacred to the memory of Mary Logie who died at Rose Cottage, Rousay 7 October 1948 aged 75 years.
93. See B514 In loving memory of my beloved husband William McL. H. Grieve who died 2 March 1940 aged 84 years. Also his wife Mary Ann Clouston who died 9 April 1946 aged 78 years. "Asleep in Jesus."
94. See A997 Erected by Mary Craigie in memory of her beloved husband John Cutt who died at Daisy Cottage 25 December 1937 aged 77 years. Also the above Mary Craigie who died 22 March 1949 aged 86 years.
95. B105 In loving memory of Charles B. Logie who died at Ivy Cottage 25 April 1935 aged 65 years. Also his wife Alice Gibson who died 11 September 1948 aged 77 years.
96. See A316 Erected to the memory of David John Logie born at Ivy Cottage 4 April 1908, died at Daisy Cottage 19 October 1940.
97. See A441 In loving memory of John G. Cormack, Daisy Cottage, who died 7 July 1975 aged 70 years, beloved husband of Alice Logie.
98. A445 In loving memory of Kathleen M. Harcus who died 12 December 1974 aged 67 years, widow of Robert Harcus.
99. A440 In loving memory of Harry Logie died 31 October 1972 aged 68 years, beloved husband of Jean Stout.
100. B202 In loving memory of Mary Inkster born 12 March 1880, died 28 December 1966. Also her husband Thomas Sinclair born 28 December 1876, died 5 June 1967.
101. A439 In loving memory of Charles Sinclair Logie of Rose Cottage, Rousay who died 9 January 1965 aged 62 years.
NO. . RR REF. INSCRIPTION
102.   Erected by James Stout in loving memory of his dear wife Alice Traill Millar born at Holland, Papa Westray 17 December 1860, died at Brinola,Rousay 7 September 1948. Also the above James Stout, died at Rose Cottage 30 May 1958 aged 90 years. "At rest."
103. See A701 In loving memory of Arlene Margaret, beloved daughter of Harry and Margaret Sinclair who died at Newhouse 25 April 1945 aged 4 months.
104. A291 In loving memory of Margaret Craigie who died 13 April 1939 aged 70 years. Also her beloved husband John Sinclair Gibson who died at No. 3 Frotoft 6 June 1955 aged 78 years.
105. A637 Erected by Margaret McKinlay Sinclair in loving memory of her husband James Hugh Craigie Sinclair of Newhouse who died 14 April 1934 aged 79 years. Also their son William, who died in Regina, Canada 26 August 1906 aged 19 years. Also the above Margaret McKinlay Sinclair who died at Newhouse 6 November 1939 aged 81 years.
106. B107 Erected by William Logie in memory of his beloved wife Ellen Marwick who died 23 September 1933 aged 79 years. Also the above William Logie who died 29 March 1936 aged 75 years.
107.   In memory of Rev. David Simpson Brown, M.A. minister in Burray and in Rousay 1896 - 1932. Died 6 August 1942 aged 77 years. And of his wife Agnes Waterston died 28 April 1933 aged 64 years. "Jesus said - abide in me and I in you."
108. A317 In memory of Mary Cooper, beloved wife of James S. Gibson of Hullion, who died 8 November 1932 aged 52 years. Also their son L/Sgt. John Sinclair, Seaforth Highlanders, killed in action in north-west Europe 11 September 1944 aged 25 years. And the above James S. Gibson who died 21 October 1948 aged 76 years.
109. B436 Erected to the memory of John Logie who died 26 Nov. 1958 aged 87 years, and his wife Mary Jane Inkster who died 8 Jan. 1958 aged 84 years.
110. See B436 In memory of John William eldest son of John and Mary J. Logie who died 12 Feb. 1924 aged 24 years.
111. See B436 In memory of David Hugh son of John and Mary Logie died 30 July 1919 aged 4 months.
112.   . In memory of Alfred the beloved baby son of Arthur and Frieda Smith.

EGILSAY KIRKYARD

The RR reference numbers used in this document are from the book

"Rousay Roots" by Robert C. Marwick

No. RR Ref. Inscription
1 B542 Sacred to the memory of James Alexander who passed away at Kirbist , Egilsay 1949 aged 68 years also his wife Annie Robertson who died at Eastbank Hospital 17th September 1968 aged 63 years. "Until the day dawn."
2 B114 In loving memory of Sarah Ann Mainland who died 11th March 1976aged 81 years, dear wife of John Linklater, North Tofts.
3 A396 Erected by George Mainland to the memory of Violet Gibson Sinclair who died 17th June 1940 aged 58 years. His son James S. Mainland Ldg. Air Mech. Who died 27 March 1943 aged 22 years. Also the above George Mainland who died at Weyland 28th May 1963 aged 77 years.
4 See B505 In memory of Ann Smith Robertson who died 23rd Feb. 1930 aged 87 years.
5 See B174 Erected in memory of James Mainland who died 8th Sept. 1867 aged 26 years.
6 See A455 In loving memory of Thomas son of Thomas and Violet Linklater who died in infancy.
7 See A455 Erected by John and Sarah Linklater in memory of wee John their infant son who died 13th March 1921.
8 A963 Erected by John Mainland in memory of his father Hugh Mainland who died 18th Oct. 1891 aged 69 years also the above John Corsie Mainland who died 17th Feb. 1932 aged 81 years and his wife Sarah Ann Rendall who died 9th March 1935 aged 68 years.
9 See B108 Erected by John and Sarah Mainland in loving memory of their baby son William Balfour born 24th May 1899 died 19th July 1899.
10 See B108 Erected to John eldest son of John and Sarah Mainland, Weyland who died 25th Jan. 1936 aged 51 years.
11 B554 Erected by Janet Mainland in memory of her beloved husband John Bews who died 10th April 1895 aged 69 years. Janet Mainland died 25th July 1916 aged 87 years.
12 B174 In loving memory of James Mainland, Cott who died Sept. 1878 aged 66 years. Betsy Grieve his wife who died Sept. 1882 aged 70 years. James Mainland who died Sept. 1867 aged 26 years, son of the above
13 B505 In memory of David Robertson who died 19th Oct. 1899 aged 93 years also his wife Barbara Craigie who died 8th Feb. 1888 aged 78 years and their daughter Jean Robertson who died 25th May 1928 aged 89 years.
14 B467 Erected by Ellen Shearer in memory of her beloved husband William Mainland who died 26th December 1889 aged 62 years. To the unfading memory of our mother Ellen Mainland called home on Nov. 23 1923. "Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away."
No. RR Ref. Inscription
15 See B467 In sacred and loving memory of our dear brother William Mainland of \Midskaill called home 1st October 1941. Also our dear sister Jessie Isabella Mainland who passed away 6th September 1938. "He giveth his beloved sleep."
16 E51 In loving memory of James Craigie who died 5th November 1859 aged 60 years and his wife Betsy Alexander who died 6th February 1891 aged 89 years. Also their son James A. Craigie who died 23rd August 1917 aged 84 years.
17 See B573 Erected in memory of Andrew Grieve who died 24th March 1860 aged 45 yearsand of his mother Catherine Craigie who died 25th March 1861 aged 73 years.
18 A617 Erected by Robert Mainland in memory of his beloved wife Janet Sinclair who die July 11th 1869 aged 45 years also Robert Mainland who died Feb. 19th 1894.
19 B533 Erected by Mary Mainland in memory of her beloved husband James Donaldson who died 21st April 1906 aged 56 years. The above Mary Mainland who died 24th Oct. 1922 aged 69 years.
20 See B533 Erected by James and Mary Donaldson in memory of their beloved daughters Nellie who died 6th April 1894 aged 4 years and Mary Isabella who died 19th May 1909 aged 34 years.
21 B527 Erected by Robina Grieve in memory of her beloved husband James Donaldson who died 5th July 1888 aged 73 years.
22 See A963 Erected by John Mainland in memory of his mother Margaret Craigie wife of Hugh Mainland who died 15th March 1883 aged 64 years, and his sister Eliza who died in 1861 aged 5 years.
23   Erected in memory of Alexander Grieve who died Jany. 28th 1860 aged 75 years.
24   Erected in memory of Barbara Smith who died February 8th 1850 aged 21 years.
25 See B504 In memory of John Robertson who died 4th April 1904 aged 93 years.
26 See B505 In loving memory of Betsy Robertson who died 13th Feb. 1918 aged 84 years.
27 B525 Erected in memory of James Mainland who died January 26th 1861 aged 75 years.
28 B508 In memory of Hugh Robertson beloved husband of Margaret Corsie who died 16th July 1939 aged 92 years. Also the above Margaret Corsie who died 24th December 1943 aged 89 years.
29 See B103 In memory of Elizabeth Jane beloved daughter of Hugh and Margaret Robertson who died 10th Feb. 1897 aged 18 years.
30 B552 Erected by Edward Bews in memory of his beloved parents Hugh Bews who died in January 1869 aged 73 years and Barbara Bews who died in January 1873 afed 83 years.
31   In memory of Margaret Yorston born 15th July 1859, died 21st Jan. 1867 and Jemima Yorston born 16th Oct. 1857, died 3rd Aug. 1920, only daughters of Archibald and Ann Yorston, Whistlebare, Egilsay.
No. RR Ref. Inscription
32 See B525 Erected in memory of Mary Mainland who died May 28th 1863 aged 28 years.
33 Whitelet Erected in memory of Jane Smith who died of measles March 10th 1848 aged 21 years and of James Smith who died of measles March 13th 1848 aged 17 years and of Catherine Wood who died December 20th 1863 aged 69 years.
34   Erected in memory of George Smith who died 5th July 1883 aged 88 years, Mary Smith who died 29th August 1891 aged 66 years.
35   (Local stone with three sets of initials and dates.) RC 1823 IC 1830 WC 1834
36 See B172 Erected in memory of Janet Mainland who died 25th July 1863 aged 16 years.
37 See A617 Erected in loving memory of Janet Mainland wife of William M. Glen, Schoolmaster, who died 6th February 1907 aged 48 years. The above William M. Glen who died 15th June 1915 aged 71 years, Schoolmaster in Egilsay for 27 years. Interred at Stirling. "Until the day break."
38 See A70 In loving memory of Margaret, infant daughter of Robert and Maggie Jessie Stevenson born 5th March and died 27th March 1902.
39   Erected by Helen Scott in memory of he beloved husband Edward King who died 26th September 1895 aged 63 years. The above Helen Scott who died 8th Feby. 1910 aged 84 years. "Be ye also ready."
40   Erected in loving memory of Ann Leask widow of Archibald Yorston who died 18th Oct. 1900 aged 72 years.
41   Erected by Ann Leask in memory of her beloved husband Archibald Yorston who died 25th April 1898 aged 68 yers.
42 See B542 In memory of the dearly loved children of James and Annie Alexander: Hugh born 2nd Oct 1908 died 21st Feby. 1909 and Margaret Frances born 2nd March 1906 died 9th Jan. 1912. "Resting in the Saviour’s love."
43   In loving memory of William McKinlay who died 14th April 1910 aged 82 years. In loving memory of our dear mother Mary Craigie who departed this life at Nearhouse, Frotoft, Rousay 20th January 1918 "This much and this is all we know: they are completely blest: have done with sin and care and woe: and with their saviour rest."
44   In memory of Peter Garrioch nearly 40 years schoolmaster in this island who died 5th May 1874 aged 69 years. Erected by his brothers.
45 See B539 In loving memory of Thomas Garson who died 5th January 1884 aged 67 years. Frances Alexander his wife who died 10th February 1866 aged 48 years.
46 See A963 Erected by Thomas Garson in loving memory of his wife Mary Mainland who died 20th November 1919 aged 72 years. Also the above Thomas Garson who died 27th Aug. 1932 aged 82 years.
No. RR Ref. Inscription
47   In loving memory of George Garson, died 23rd April 1931 aged 73 years. His wife Jessie Garson died 12th May 1905 aged 45 years. Their son George William Garson died 24th March 1887 aged 1 year.
48   Erected by Janet Mainland in memory of her husband Hugh Costie died 26th June 1879 aged 68 years.
49   Erected by Thomas and Isabella Craigie in memory of their daughter Isabella M. Craigie who died 16th August 1882 aged 19 years. Also their son Thomas Craigie who died November 30th 1888 aged 23 years. The above Isabella Craigie who died 22nd Jan. 1892 aged 58 years. The above Thomas Craigie who died 21st August 1929 aged 98 years.
50 See B553 Sacred to the memory of Helen Bews born 31st August 1855 died 10th February 1928 and her sister Mary Bews born 30th September 1858 died 12 September 1949.
51   In loving memory of William McKinlay, Sound, Egilsay who died 13th September 1932 aged 71 years.
52   Erected by Maggie in loving memory of her husband Robert R. McKinlay who died 27th July 1924 aged 49 years. Also the above Maggie J. Garson who died 27th May 1951 aged 68 years.
53   In loving memory of dear uncle James McKinlay who died at Summerbank, Kirkwall 21 June 1939 aged 69 years.
54   (Repeat of No. 50)
55 See B115 In loving memory of Maggie Jessie Bews who died 6th November 1970 dear wife of James Mainland. Also their son James Corsie Mainland who died 23rd March 1927 aged 3 months.
56 B556 Erected by Robina Lydia Grieve in memory of her beloved husband James Bews who died 4th January 1923 aged 61 years. Also their son Hugh who died 22nd May 1941 aged 43 years. Their daughter Mary Helen who died 9th March 1945 aged 43 years. Also the above Robina Lydia Grieve who died 13th November 1951 aged 87 years. "Rest in the Lord."
57 See A335 To the memory of Pte. James Bews, Menis, who gave his life for Britain in the Great War 1914-1919. "His name liveth for evermore."
58 B531 Erected in memory of John Alexander Donaldson who died at Watten 29th March 1936 aged 51 years, beloved husband of Margaret Jane Stout.
59   (Wooden grave marker only.)
60   (Wooden grave marker only.)
61   In loving memory of Lynn Ann Bews born 16th May 1954 died 10th Nov. 1954.
62 See B174 Erected by Elizabeth Mainland in memory of her husband Hugh Costie died 23rd May 1900 aged 52 years. The above Elizabeth Mainland who died 5th August 1935 aged 88 years.
63   (Wooden grave marker only.)
No. RR Ref. Inscription
64 B473 Erected by Jean Rendall in memory of her husband James Craigie who died at Vady, Egilsay on 23rd March 1917 aged 46 years. Also her son James Craigie who died 25th Oct. 1910 aged 8 years. Also the above Jean Rendall who died 13th March 1953 aged 83 years. "Until the day breaks."
65 A336 Erected by James Grieve in memory of his beloved daughter Maggie Jessie who died 18th Dec. 1911 aged 40 years.
66 A246 Erected by James Grieve in memory of his beloved wife Margaret Gibson who died 9th June 1912 aged 76 years.
67   In loving memory of our dear father James C. Cooper who died 10th July 1929 aged 65 years. Also our dear mother Robina G. Cooper who died 28th July 1963 in her 95th year.
68 See B473 Sacred to the memory of John Craigie who died 11th Oct. 1977 aged 74 years, beloved husband of Mary Donaldson. "Resting where no shadows fall."
69   Erected in memory of George Seatter who died 1st April 1935 aged 79 years. Also his wife Helen King who died 2nd March 1937 aged 80 years.
70   In loving memory of John Seatter who died at Eastbank Hospital 21st Oct. 1958 aged 78 years. Also his sister Helen Seatter who died at South Tofts 11th May 1961 aged 79 years.
71 B543 In loving memory of Alexander A. Alexander who died at Eastbank Hospital 26th July 1969 aged 79 years.
72   Sacred to the memory of Raymond who passed away 11th March 1977 aged 43 years, beloved husband of Beryl and devoted father of Debbie and Paul. "Proudly he stood, proudly he lies: The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away."
73   (Local flagstone set into the floor of the kirk. Inscription illegible.)
74   (Local flagstone set into the floor of the kirk. Inscription illegible.)
75   (Local flagstone set into the floor of the kirk. Inscription illegible.)
76   (Set into inside wall of the kirk.) In memory of Robert Baikie M.D., H.E.I.C.S. of Tankerness who died 5th August 1890 aged 89 and of Helen Elizabeth Davidson his wife who died 5th January 1886 aged 72.

GLEBE KIRKYARD

The RR reference numbers used in this document are from the book

"Rousay Roots" by Robert C. Marwick

No. RR REF: INSCRIPTION
1. See A598 Erected by John Gibson in memory of his beloved daughter Isabella Gibson died 15th June 1868 aged 1 year 10 months. Also his beloved daughter Betsy Gibson who died 20th July 1885 aged 21 years. Also Mary Jane Gibson of Swartafiold who died 11th March 1925 aged 56 years.
2. A895 Erected by John Corsie in memory of his beloved wife Margaret Jane Skethaway who died 1st July 1906 aged 37 and their son William Corsie died 28th November 1892 aged 6 months. Also the above John Corsie who died at Banks, Rousay 1st Dec. 1943 aged 77.
3. See A840 In memory of Martha Craigie who departed this life 19th Oct. 1864 aged 19 years and Margaret Craigie who departed this life November 10th 1861 aged 13 years and Jane Craigie died March 6th 1866 aged 9 years.
4   Erected by Thomas Mainland in memory of his beloved wife Jane Craigie who died 4 May 1977 aged 61 years.
5. See B3 In memory of Mary Allan who died 2nd April 1863 aged 16 years.
6.   Erected by…….. (Rest of inscription illegible.)
7.   (Inscription illegible)
8. A997 William Craigie who died at 4 Gill Pier, Westray 13 May 1915 aged 94 years. Also his wife Martha Mainland who died at Laro 10th Nov. 1866 aged 35 years. Erected by survivors of their family.
9. B2 Erected in memory of James Marwick who died 21st March 1875 aged 81 years and his wife Christina Groundwater who died 1st Jany. 1878 aged 84 years.
10. See B126 Erected by Margaret Sinclair in memory of her beloved daughter Mary Janet Gibson who departed this life December 14th 1879 aged 14 years.
11. B126 Erected by Margaret Sinclair in memory of her beloved husband James Gibson who departed this life Aug. 8th 1870 aged 33 years.
12. A840 Erected by Betsy Mainland in memory of her beloved husband James Craigie who departed this life March 3rd 1870 aged 61 years.
13.   Erected in memory of John and Sarah infant children of the Revd. McLellan, minister of the United Presbyterian Church, Rousay.
14. See B506 In memory of Betsy Harcus beloved wife of William Robertson who died November 1st 1888 aged 82 years.
15. See A974 Erected in memory of William Mainland Jnr. who departed this life March 29th 1883 aged 47 years also his father William Mainland who died Jany. 14th 1892 aged 81 years and his son David Mainland who died February 7th 1894 aged 43 years.
No. RR REF: INSCRIPTION
16. A841 In loving memory of William Craigie who died 2nd March 1906 aged 65 years and also his wife Ann Mainland who died 18th April 1913 aged 75 years. Erected by their sons
17. E96 Erected by Ann Mainland in memory of her father Robert Mainland who died 16th Nov. 1889 aged 73 and her mother Julia Mainland who died 12th Jany. 1892 aged 78 years.
18. See E96 Erected in memory of Robert Mainland Jr. who died January 8th 1865 aged 17 years.
19. See B127 Erected by David and Ann Gibson in memory of their children John died 4th September 1882 aged 2 years 8 months and Jane died 1st August 1889 aged 5 months.
20.   Erected by ………… in memory of ……… (Rest illegible)
21. A975 Erected by Lydia and Jane in memory of their beloved father John Mowat who died 29th August 1869 aged 76 years and his wife Isabella Yorston who died 26th Feby. 1885 aged 95 years.
22.   Erected in loving memory of our dear father Peter B. Brymer, engineer "S.S. Active" who was drowned 25th December 1915. To memory ever dear.
23.   In loving memory of James Scott Jamieson who was drowned through the foundering of the "s.s. Active" on 25th December 1915 aged 37. Son of Andrew Jamieson, Longhill, Sandwick, Shetland.
24. A941 To the memory of William Mainland, Cotafea, who died 18th December 1857 aged 71 years and of his wife Barbara Reid who died 11th July 1863 aged 61 years.
25.   (Vault but no stone.)
26.   (Mostly illegible but contains two names) Isabel Craigie and John Gibson . (Possibly A597.)
27. B121 In memory of Magnus Craigie who died 7th Feby. 1840 aged 54 years and Christina Craigie his beloved wife who died 4th September 1872 aged 86 years. Erected by their children.
28. B122

and

A929

 Erected by John Mainland in memory of his beloved wife Margaret Craigie who died 12th April 1880 aged 52 years, and by Hugh Craigie in memory of his beloved wife Mary Craigie who died Jany. 9th 1896. "Asleep in Jesus. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."
29. See B121 In memory of James Craigie who died 12th April 1910 aged 85 years and his beloved wife Betsy Mowat who died 28th November 1912 aged 82 years.
30. B124 Erected to the memory of Alexander Mainland who died 28th March 1856 aged 86 years and his wife Mary M. Cooper who died 23rd March 1877 aged 85 years.

WASBISTER KIRKYARD

The RR reference numbers used in this document are from the book

"Rousay Roots" by Robert C. Marwick

NO. RR REF: INSCRIPTION
1. B24 In loving memory of James Clouston beloved husband of Annabella Craigie, born at Tou, Rousay, 21st. March 1866, died at Tou, 16th April 1945. Also the above Annabella Craigie, died at Tou, 18th Feb. 1963 aged 90 years
2. See B469 Erected by Elizabeth Pearson in loving memory of her  brother-in-law Alexander Logie Pearson of Vacquoy, born 29th July 1884, died 13th March 1949.
3. A191 In loving memory of James Ian Marwick who died at Cogar 10th March 1981 aged 33 years. "Sadly missed."
4. A767 In loving memory of James G. Marwick who died at Westness, 8th Oct. 1969 aged 69 years, beloved husband of Sally Craigie.
5. A156 In loving memory of James Craigie Marwick who died at Innister 25th June 1972 aged 57, beloved husband of Isabella Lyon.
6. A398 In loving memory of George Sinclair who died at Skatequoy, Rousay, 10th June 1948. Also Hugh Sinclair who died at Balfour Hospital 26th Nov. 1968 aged 62.
7. A285 In loving memory of Robert Sinclair who died at Skatequoy, Rousay, 21st June 1945 aged 81 years and also his wife Margaret Jessie Flaws who died at Skatequoy, 2nd Dec. 1954 aged 82 years.
8. A397 In loving memory of Ann E. L. Leonard who died 22nd August 1969 aged 84, beloved wife of Robert C. Sinclair.
9. A311 Erected to the memory of Mary Ann Inkster, only daughter of William Inkster and Mary Gibson, born at Cogar, Rousay 7th June 1876, died at Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall, 9th September 1947, and of her brother Robert Alexander Inkster born 26th June 1879, died at Cogar 27th March 1950. "Until we meet."
10. See A397 Erected in loving memory of our dear son James R. Sinclair who died at Skatequoy 1st Jan. 1939 aged 17 years. "God is love."