Originally in Latin
Here are laid the ashes of James Fairweather, a singularly honest and moderately
successful Merchant in this Town. He was Provost, and bore other honours
connected with that dignity. There were none of the Christian virtues which he
did not greatly love, and constantly cultivate. When he died he had lived 68
years. He died on the 5th day of December, in the year 1738 With the ashes of
his father, here rests what was mortal of John Fairweather, Merchant and Bailie
of Dundee, who was held in great respect for his religion and truth, as one who
avoided every false way. He was born 14th May, 1706, and died 31st July, 1760.
Bailie, 1738 and 1740
Source: Memoirs of the Fairweathers.
Revised by Arthur Webster merchant
Montreal in memory of his mother
Margaret Webster relict of
the late Thomas Webster, Esq,
of Balkeathly, Fifeshire,
who died 8th January 1879 aged 79 years
and of Elizabeth their daughter
who died 14th March 1786
aged 17 both interred here
1819 Arthur Webster (revised) Merchant Montreal for Margaret
Webster
Relict of James Webster of Balcaithly Fifeshire
Source:RT
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