Branxton Churchyard

Old Churchyard – Row 8 – South – Wight

In affectionate remembrance of JAMES WIGHT beloved husband of MARGARET BROWN who died at Branxton Moor on 30th July 1917 aged 65 years. Also the above MARGARET BROWN who died at Low Angerton on 31st Dec 1924 aged 72 years. Also their dear son MATTHEW BROWN WIGHT who died in France 4th Nov 1917 aged 26 years interred in Etaples Cemetery. Also JAMES son of the above and husband of MINNIE WIGHT who died in Canada 8th March 1937 aged 51 years

Old Churchyard – Row 8 – North – Matthewson/Turnbull

Erected in Memory of JANE MATTHEWSON wife of DAVID TURNBULL Cookstead who died 22nd April 1873 aged 49 years. Also the above DAVID TURNBULL who died at Crookham 8th Oct 1893 aged 79 years

Old Churchyard – Row 8 – South – Gardner

Erected by GEORGE GARDNER in memory of his son GEORGE who died at Barelees Toll Dec 29th 1835 aged 19 years 11 months. Also daughter ANN who died at Branxton March 20th 1837 aged 15 years.

Old Churchyard – Row 8 – South – Steel

In affectionate remembrance of JOHN STEEL who died at Bowsden Jan 15th 1867 aged 52 years. AGNES STEEL wife of the above who died at Gateshead June 10th 1880 aged 76 years. HAIG STEEL 2nd daughter of the above who died at Byker Nov 2nd 1913 aged 75 years. GEMMA STEEL twin daughter of the above who died at Byker Feb 12th 1924 aged 75 years. THOMASINA STEEL twin daughter of the above who died at Byker July 1st 1924 aged 75 years.

Old Churchyard – Row 8 – South – Steel

Sacred to the memory of ISAAC STEEL who died at Branxton Hill March 28th 1849 aged 84 years. RACHEL wife of ISAAC STEEL who died May 22nd 1847 aged 73 years. Also HAIG their daughter who died March 8th 1814 aged 11 years. Also HAIG their daughter who died Feb 5th 1826 aged 10 years. Also JAMES their son who died March 8th 1827 aged 33 years. Also ELLEN their daughter who died July 29th 1840 aged 43 years. Also RACHEL their daughter who died Nov 26th 1843 aged 38 years. JOHN STEEL died at Bowsden Jan 15th 1867 aged 62 years. GEORGE STEEL  died at Flodden Tile Works Sept 11th 1872 aged 71 years. THOMAS STEEL died at Lowick July 13th 1885 aged 85 years.

Old Churchyard – Row 8 – South – Tate/Wanlass

Here lies the body of WILLIAM TATE of Cornhill who died April 13th 1781 aged 35 years. Also MARY WANLASS his wife who died 16th March 1822 aged 81 years. Also ANDREW TATE their son who died at Coldstream 25th July 1835 aged 36 years.

New Churchyard – Row 9 – Ainslie

WILLIAM LESLIE AINSLIE

Old Churchyard – Row 9 – South – Orde/Gilroy/Richardson

In loving memory of MARY ORDE wife of WILLIAM GILROY who died at Branxton Buildings 7th March 1893 aged 59 years.  Also WILLIAM GILROY their grandson beloved son of WILLIAM and MARTHA RICHARDSON who died at Castle Heaton 24th August 1892 aged 4 years and 8 months.  Also the above WILLIAM GILROY who died at Shellacres 13th Oct 1914 in his 87th year.

Old Churchyard – Row 9 – North – Keddie/Wilson

In memory of ANN KEDDIE wife of JAMES WILSON who died at Moneylaws 30th April 1875 aged 31 years. Also JAMES and ANDREW twins sons who died in infancy.

Old Churchyard – Row 9 – North – Todd/Patterson

Erected in loving memory of ANNIE TODD beloved wife of THOMAS PATTERSON who died at Branxton 6th Sept 1913aged 56 years. Also the above THOMAS PATTERSON  who died 29th May 1920 aged 69 years.  Also of MARY their daughter who died 24th June 1951 aged 54 years.

Old Churchyard – Row 9 – South – Bell/Hope

In loving memory of ANNE HOPE the beloved wife of JOHN BELL who died at Branxton Hill 7th August 1892 aged 52 years. Also of the above JOHN BELL who died at Mardon 11th April 1913 aged 71 years.

Old Churchyard – Row 9 – South – Turnbull

ROBERT TURNBULL who died Sept 7th 1867 aged 9 years.

Old Churchyard – Row 9 – North – Toppin

In loving memory of JAMES PATTERSON TOPPIN who fell asleep in Jesus at Pallinsburn Lodge 19th Aug 1895 aged 19 years  HANNAH TOPPIN  died at Pallinsburn Lodge 25th Dec 1900 aged 64 years. ROBERT TOPPIN husband of the above died at Milfield 17th March 1902 aged 73 years.

Old Churchyard – Row 9 – South – Fairnington/Pringle/Bryson

Erected to the memory of JOHN FAIRNINGTON who died at Salutation Hall.Dec 29th 1849 aged 80 years. Also ALICE his wife who died at Branxton July 18th 1847 aged 82 years. Also ELEANOR PRINGLE their daughter who died at Branxton June 18th 1843 aged 40 years. Also AGNES BRYSON who died at Shidlaw April 10th 1885 aged 86 years. Also ELEANOR BRYSON who died at Greenlaw Walls 6th August 1911 aged 76 years.

Old Churchyard – Row 10 – South – Selby

Sacred to the memory of CHARLES SELBY who died at Howtel Dec 20th 1874 aged 80 years. Also ELIZABETH his wife who died at Mardon Nov 24th 1862 aged 63 years. ANN SELBY Grand daughter who died in infancy. Also ANDREW their son and beloved husband of BARBARA SELBY who died at Fenton Town April 2nd 1907 aged 73 years. Also of the above BARBARA SELBY  who died at Pawston June 16th 1912 aged 76 years. Also BARBARA ISABELL daughter of the above who died at Lowick May 24th 1952 aged 76 years.

Old Churchyard – Row 10 – South – Ford

In loving memory of ……………. FORD late of Branxton. Feb is mentioned.

(Sadly this is the only text that can be read but on a bright day, perhaps other text can be read)

Old Churchyard – Row 10 – North – Brown

In loving memory of JOHN BROWN beloved husband of MARGARET BROWN who died at Branxton Hill April 4th 1919 aged 56 years. Also the above MARGARET BROWN who died at Norham June 30th 1937 aged 68 years. Also WILLIAM BROWN infant son of the above who died March 27th 1891 aged 10 months.

Old Churchyard – Row 10 – North – Fairnington

I H S – In loving memory of MARY FONTAINE FAIRNINGTON died 8th Dec 1896 aged 13 years. Thy will be done.

(This headstone is included partly in a bush and we think Mary’s middle name reads as Fontaine)

Old Churchyard – Row 10 – North – Fairnington/Huggins

In loving memory of ISAAC FAIRNINGTON died January 30th 1918 aged 65 years. I know that my redeemer liveth. Also EMILY ELIZA TENNANT HUGGINS his beloved wife who died Dec 16th 1950 aged 96 years.  Their children rise up call them blessed. South-facing side: Also of their beloved daughter EMILY ELIZA FAIRNINGTON died December 1st 1969 aged 83 years.

(Headstone in the shape of a cross).

Old Churchyard – Row 10 – North – Lyle

Erected by ANN in loving memory of JOHN LYLE her husband who died at Moneylaws March 20th 1863 aged 64 years. Also of JOHN LYLE grandson of the above who died at the Hagg 1st April 1880 aged 27 years. AGNES LYLE died at Grindon Oct 1882 aged 17 years.

(Need to check the dates. This headstone is part covered by a holly bush).