Erected by John RAE carrier Kirkcudbright died 28.1.1860 aged 53 in memory of his son Samuel died 28.11.1829 in his 3rd year, wife Elizabeth HERRIES died 25.7.1844 aged 45, daughter Catherine died 1.12.1859 aged 5years, wife Elizabeth FERGUSON died 27.4.1897 aged 74, grandson David RAE died 13.11.1887 aged 10 months, granddaughter Mary RAE 24.5.1900 in infancy, son Robert died 28.12.1935 aged 77 (his youngest daughter Janet died 11.1.1944 aged 50, wife Agnes DALLEY died 10.11.1945 aged 84)