Middle – Row 3 – 5 – Matthew/Hardie

Transcription

1835 - Erected by JOHN MATTHEW Coldstream in memory of ELEANOR JANE and ELISABETH his daughter who died in infancy. Also JOSEPH MATTHEW his son who died at Hirsel 14th April 1914 aged 78 years. And ANN HARDIE his wife who died at Fireburnmill 8th June 1870 aged 30 years.

Commentary

John Matthew was born at Coldstream, occupation Agricultural Labourer. He lived at 1 Store Cottage. His wife Ann was born at Southdean, Roxburghshire.