OS1/11/105/103
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR McCRIE'S TOMB | Doctor McCrie's Tomb Doctor McCrie's Tomb Doctor McCrie's Tomb |
inscription on Tombstone Map of Grave yard Mr Campbell Recorder, |
[Situation] On the East Side of Greyfriar's Church Yard The Grave of Doctor McCrie at the N. [North] East end of it, is a beautiful monument or Tomb Stone with the following inscription In memory of Thomas McCrie D.D. [Doctor of Divinity] The Biographer of John Knox Born 1772. died 1835, A christian and a patriot in him were united, The Softer virtues, of private life with the highest distinguishing spirit of the times which his Writings have illustrated. Raised by his Genius as an Author, to eminence in the World of letters, he rose still higher in the estimation of his flock. by his affectionate fidelity as a minister of Jesus Christ, under the Banner of The original Seceders, He contented with unfaltering firmness for the principals of the reformation, the Memory of whoes Champions, he has Vindicated, and embalmed in the page of imperishable history, His Congregation among whom he labored for. nearly 40 years, have erected This monument, as a memorial of his worth, and their gratitude |
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[Page] 103Parish of The City of Edinburgh
[Notes]
Apostrophe
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Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 35OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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Bizzy- Moderator, Douglas Montgomery
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