Tombs of the Dundee Howff
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Stone No.534

 

Inscription.

1810. Sacred to the memory of Margaret Ritchie, who departed this life 29th June 1810, aged 63 years, widow of the late John Menzies of His Majesty's Ship Invincible, who was unfortunately drowned on the 12th July 1801. This tribute of respect is erected by their son William Menzies, Shipmaster in the Merchant Service in memory of his tender and affectionate parents.

Source: The Book of the Howff, ŠLibraries, Leisure and Culture Dundee, Local History Centre & is
reproduced with kind permission.


1810 by John Menzies of H.M. ship Invincible for Margaret Ritchie.

Claimant: James Smith, flaxdresser. Brother in law to Margaret Ritchie.

Source:RT