Middle – Row 1 – 18 – Waddel/Halliday

Transcription

(On the east wall of the kirkyard right at bottom overlooking the river) Erected in memory of JOHN WADDEL Builder in Coldstream who died 7 April 1830 aged 59 years. ELSPETH HALLIDAY his wife who died 6 March 1837 aged 60 years.MARGARET their daughter who died 4 Jany 1816 aged 3 weeks. Also WILLIAM their eldest son who died at Hovingham Yorkshire 14 September 1845 aged 38 years interred there. Also DAVID their son who died 17 August 1858 aged 46 years. Also ELIZABETH (Hills per Death Register) wife who died 25 December 1891 aged 80 years.

Commentary

David Waddell was born in Coldstream in 1813.  In the 1851 census David is living with wife Elizabeth (39).  His occupation is shown as a Master  Mason.  Elizabeth was born in Roxburgh.  In the 1891 census, Elizabeth is living on Private Means at 3 New Road, Coldstream. In 1841 William Waddell worked as a male servant at Duncombe Park, Helmsley, Yorkshire