Middle – North external wall – Lennel Kirk – 6 – Smith/Hardie

Transcription

Erected by JOHN SMITH Mason Coldstream in memory of his daughter MARGARET who died 19 December 1838 aged 11 years. Also the above JOHN SMITH who died 28 August 1856 aged 60 years. Also ISABELLA HARDIE wife of the above who died 31 August 1873 aged 82 years. Also by JANET SMITH in memory of her husband JOHN SMITH son of the above who died Jan 22nd 1859 aged 39 years. Also JANET SMITH wife of the above who died 12th March 1878 aged 62 years.

Commentary

John Smith was born at Eccles lived in number 20, his occupation a Master Mason and he employed 18 Men.