The parishes of Guthrie and Kirkbuddo (Carbuddo) were united in the 16th C.
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The arms of Guthrie of that ilk (1779)
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Abbreviations
| NLS | National Library of Scotland |
|---|---|
| NRS | National Records of Scotland, formerly called the National Archives of Scotland [NAS] and, before that, the Scottish Record Office [SRO] HM General Register House, Edinburgh EH1 3YY (Tel: +44-131-535-1314) |
| OPR | Old Parish Registers of Births/baptisms, Banns/marriages & Deaths/burials (pre-1855) |
- See also, for history of the parish:
- The Statistical accounts of Guthrie
- General histories listed on the page for Books about Angus & Kincardineshire, in particular Warden, vol. 3, pp. 384-400.
Statistical accounts of Guthrie
- Old Statistical Account of the 1790s - vol. 8, p. 329
- New Statistical Account of the 1840s - vol. 11, p. 469
- 1:25000 Ordnance Survey map - published 1957
- 1:10560 (Six inch) Ordnance Survey map - surveyed 1859, published 1865
For the full range of maps of Guthrie, see National Library's Maps.
See Geograph.org: Guthrie - recent photographs of Guthrie. National Grid ref. NO5650.
Located at National Grid ref. NO568505. Built 1826. Adjacent to it is the mediaeval Guthrie Aisle, the only remnant (south transept) of the former collegiate church of Guthrie, built 1479.
Above: the present parish church of Guthrie
Above: a window in the kirk
Above: the Guthrie Aisle
adm.: admitted, ass.: assistant, bapt.: baptised, contr.: contract, dem.: demitted, dep.: deposed, ind.: inducted, lic.: licensed, mar.: married, min.: minister, ord.: ordained, pres.: presented, rel.: related, res.: resigned, suc.: successor, test.: testament, tr.: translated
| James Balfour | 1563-1574 | M.A.; he also had Kirkden in his charge; tr. to Dunnichen 1574 |
| George Hawick | 1574 | reader at Kirkbuddo |
| Patrick Lindsay of Kirktoun | 1588-ca.1592 | M.A.; son of Alexr. L. of W. Monikie; tr. to St Vigeans 1591x3; bishop of Ross 1613; archbishop of Glasgow 1633 |
| John Lindsay | 1593-1597 | son of John Lindsay of Barrese; M.A. St Andrews ca. 1587 |
| David Lindsay | 1596-bef. 1604 | M.A.; tr. to Dundee bef. 1604 |
| Thomas Glover | 1604-1623 | M.A. St Andrews 1591; schoolmaster Arbirlot; d. Nov 1623 aged ca. 53; mar. Margaret Gardyne; issue: Thomas, Margaret |
| Henry Guthrie | 1623-1632 | son of Henry Guthrie, min. of Bendochy PER; M.A. St Andrews 1620; tutor & chaplain to fam. of earl of Mar; adm. here 1623 (1625?); tr. to Stirling & adm. there 13 May 1632; dep. from Stirling 14 Nov 1648; later, 7 Apr 1656, minister of Kilspindie PER; bishop of Dunkeld 24 Aug 1665; d. bef. 20 Dec 1676; his Memoirs published 1702; see also Dict. Nat. Biog. |
| Patrick Lyon | 1636-1643 | M.A.; tr. to Barrie aft. 10 Mar 1643 |
| Patrick Lyell | 1655[?]-1660 | son of Patrick Lyell, notary, burgess of Arbroath; M.A. St Andrews 1628; pres. 28 Sep 1643 by Patrick Guthrie of that ilk; d. Mar 1660 aged ca. 51; mar. (con. 7 Nov 1636) Barbara (dau. of decd. John Durie, burgess of Arbroath) who survived him; issue: James; Patrick, merchant in Elsinore, who was served heir to his father 18 Dec 1685 |
| Walter Keith | 1660-1662 | M.A.; later, min. of Channelkirk BEW |
| George Strachan | 1663-1692 | b. 1632 son of John S.; M.A. St Andrews 1652; ord. & inst. 1663; d. 6 Dec 1692; mar. 23 Oct 1670 Jean dau. of James Thomson, min. of Kinnell; issue: James, Elspet (mar. con. 1697 David Ochterlony, merchant, Montrose), Magdalen, Catherine |
| James Guthrie | 1692-1715 | son of David Guthrie of Pitforthie; M.A. Kings Aberdeen 1670; schoolmaster Ruthven 1675-83; adm. Cambusnethan 1685; intruded here 1692 until 1715; mar. Margaret dau. of Laurence Skinner, min. of Brechin; issue: John, Laurence, David, Wm, Alexr |
| Francis Archibald | 1716-1729 | M.A. St Andrews 1704; ord. 1716; dep. 29 Jan 1729; formed Glassite congregation at Guthrie & was their min.; appointed master of Orphan Hospital, Edinburgh 1741; d. 1742x8; mar. 1718 Alison, dau. of Robert Hunter, merchant, Dundee who survived him; no issue |
| James Anderson | 1731-1736 | ord. 1731; tr. to Lundie & Fowlis 1736 |
| James Purdie | 1737-1753 | M.A.; adm. 1737; tr. to Morham 19 Jul 1753 |
| Thomas Craig | 1754-1797 | b. ca. 1720 son of James Craig, farmer, Traprain; ord. 1754; d. unm. 16 Apr 1797 |
| James Will | 1798-1818 | b. 1760; ord. Ruthven 1784; tr. & adm. 1798; d. 3 May 1818; mar. 1810 Susan Imlach, widow of James Lamb, surgeon |
| John Bruce | 1818-1831 | M.A.; ord. 1818; tr. to North parish, Edinburgh 1831 |
| James Whitson | 1831-1840 | b. 1793; ord. 1831; d. 1 Jan 1840; mar. 1834 Margaret, dau. of Robert Hepburn, Perth; issue: Patrick Robert; David; John; James |
| George Arklay | 1841-1843 | ord. 1841; tr. to Inverkeilor 1843 |
| William Ramsay | 1844-1850 | b. 1822, son of Wm R., min. of Alyth; ord. 1844; d. unm. 6 Jan 1850 |
| Peter Milligan | 1850-1893 | b. 1822 Edinburgh, son of George Milligan D.D., min. of Elie; ass. Larbert; ord. 1850; d. 10 Jun 1893 Guthrie; mar. 1853 Magdalene dau. of David Leighton of Beanhill; issue: Agnes Leighton; Janet; Magdalene Patricia; Helen Wood; Jane Paterson; George Colville, M.A., M.B.C.M.; David Leighton; Patrick Fraser M.A., W.S.; Windham |
| William McConachie | 1893-1906 | M.A.; b. 8 May 1864 Charlestown, Aberlour, son of Charles McC.; ord. Dec 1893; tr. to Lauder Nov 1906; D.D.(Aberdeen 1921); d. 3 Oct 1931 Lauder; mar. 1906 Ellen M. Douglas |
| William Guthrie Law | 1907-1929 | b. 21 Oct 1867 Montrose, son of John Daniel Law, bookseller & stationer; M.A.(St Andrews 1889); ass. Brechin, Montrose, St Ninians 1906, Marykirk 1906-07; ord. & ind. 18 Apr 1907; d. 3 Apr 1929 Guthrie |
| Peter Milne | 1929-1935 | tr. from Gilmerton 7 Aug 1929; dem. 15 May 1935; d. 18 Sep 1939 Edinburgh |
| William Angus Wallace | 1935-1953 | b. 1883 Edinburgh, son of Alexr W., joiner; 1912 emig. to Canada; educ. St John's Coll., Manitoba; ord. Anglican deacon; locum tenens St Mark's, Minnedosa; ord. priest 1916; rector, St Thomas, Winnipeg, 1916-19; rector, Elgin, Manitoba, 1921; returned to Scotland; ass. Ferry Port on Craig; adm. Law LKS 11 Feb 1925; tr. & adm. to Fairmuir, Dundee 15 Dec 1926; tr. here 21 Nov 1935; d. 7 May 1955 Liff; mar. 1916 Elizabeth Haslam, dau. of David Bethune, joiner, Bonnyrigg; had issue |
| Archibald Johnston Roddan Richmond * | 1953-1961 | b. 1914 Dalavich, son of rev. Robert H.R.; M.A.(Aberdeen); ass. St Ninians 1944-46; ind. Spynie MOR Jul 1946; tr. & ind. here 22 Jan 1953; d. 1988 St Andrews; mar. 1947 Jean D.W. Anderson B.Sc.; had issue |
| George A. Watson | 1961-1970 | from St Andrews; ord. & ind. Apr 1961 |
| Richard Samuel Bishop | 1970- | tr. from Inverbrothock; d. 1984 Arbroath |
* from 1953, ministers of joint charge of Guthrie and Rescobie
Provosts of the Collegiate Church of Guthrie, from 1482 to after 1623
The provostry was erected in the 1470s. For details of the provosts, see D.E.R. Watt & A.L. Murray (eds) - Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae Medii Aevi ad Annum 1638 (revised edn, Edinburgh: Scottish Record Soc., 2003), pp. 468-9. (Only the book's title is in Latin.) The last five provosts were the ministers Patrick Lindsay to Henry Guthrie, listed above.
Monuments in Guthrie Kirkyard bearing pre-1855 information (ca. 70 stones) are listed in Alison Mitchell (ed.), "Pre-1855 Monumental Inscriptions in Angus, Vol. 1: Strathmore" (Edinburgh: Scottish Genealogy Soc., 1996), which can be bought from the Scottish Genealogy Society. (It's listed as "Angus MI - Vol. 1. Pre-1855 Strathmore" in their online shop.)
That volume also lists 11 monuments in the former kirkyard of Kirkbuddo (or Carbuddo), at one time associated with the parish of Guthrie. Kirkbuddo now lies in the parish of Inverarity & Methy.
Andrew Jervise recorded some monuments at Guthrie in his "Epitaphs & Inscriptions", vol. 2, pp. 144-51 and at Kirkbuddo on pp. 151-3 of that volume.
Above: the burial ground at the site of Kirkbuddo kirk, which was demolished in 1822. Located at NO493432. Further photos are at Kirkbuddo Old Church. A partial listing of monuments at Kirkbuddo is given below, after the listing for Guthrie Kirkyard.
Photographs
Photographs of any of the inscriptions listed below will be supplied on request by e-mail, insofar as I judge it possible to obtain them. The photos will be 2304 pixels by 1728 pixels, and approx. 850 kilobytes in size, taken in good lighting to show the inscriptions rather than the whole monuments. Please be prepared for a considerable delay in sending photos.
- Inside the old Guthrie Aisle
- Inside Guthrie Church
- In Guthrie Kirkyard
- In the Guthrie of Guthrie enclosure
- Kirkbuddo kirkyard
In the inscriptions below, [M1], etc., indicate Mitchell's numbering. Uncertain readings are in parentheses, (); parentheses on the stones are replaced here by braces, {}; square brackets enclose editorial comments.
(1) Memorials within the Old Aisle
[p3391; mural] This aisle forming part of the old church of Guthrie founded AD 1479 was restored by JANE GUTHRIE in memory of her father and mother JOHN GUTHRIE of Guthrie and ANN DOUGLAS his wife Also of her sisters MARGARET and ANN and her brother WILLIAM all of whose bodies rest here in peace AD 1881
[p3395; mural] This tablet is erected to the memory of my eldest brother Captain JOHN NEIL GUTHRIE Irish Guards who was killed in action at Festubert May 18th 1915 aged 29 years Great War 1914-1918 Erected by IVAN GUTHRIE of Guthrie 1960
[M58; p3394; slab in floor; difficult] Here lies JANE GUTHRIE born ... Guthrie 7th April 1809 died in Dundee (.)9th April 18(91) ...
[M10; p3396-7; lion rampant for Scrymgeour; hourglass; 2 skulls and bones] Heir lyis WILLIAM AIR He depairted this lyf ye 12 of November 1631 the 63 zeir of his age; GA AA PA; Heir lyis BESSE SCRYMGEOUR spous to WILLIAME AIR Scho depairted yis lyf in Apryl 1628 ye 61 zeir of hir age; BS Memento mori
[M61; p3392-3; slab in floor; mason appears to have made error at end of "IOANNÆ"; unclear arms of Strachan & Thomson between initials MGS IT] In spem beatæ resurrectionis sepulchris collateralibus infra tumulata teguntur ossa Mag. GEORGII STRACHANI sacrorum antistitis pii priori ac etiam docti IOANN[..] THOMSONÆ illius coniugis dilectæ virtutibus dum in vivis tam Christianis quam sexui femineo propriis claræ ac coruscæ Hæc prior febri correpta gravi an dom 1691 ætat 50 Decemb die 2 fatis succubuit Ille vero ann dom sequenti ætate 60 Decemb autem die 6to cum prius ecclesie Guthriensi in munere sacro fungendo annos viginti novem prefuisset posterior seculierumnis vale dixit
(2) Murals within the present kirk
[M60; 3404; marble] Sacred to the memory of the Rev. JAMES WILL, who was for 14 years minister of the parish of Ruthven, and 19 years minister of this parish of Guthrie. He died May 3d 1818, aged 58 years. This tablet is erected by his affectionate brothers and sisters.
[M59; p3399; marble] Sacred to the memory of the Rev. WILLIAM RAMSAY A.M. minister of Guthrie from 1844 to 1850 who died here 6th Jany 1850 aged 30 This tablet has been erected by a few early friends. Guthrie May 1867
[p3400; brass] In memory of the Revd PETER MILLIGAN for 43 years minister of the parish of Guthrie Born 17th November 1822 - Died 10th June 1893 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." Erected by JOHN D. M. GUTHRIE of Guthrie 1893
[p3401-2; brass] Erected by old friends to the dear memory of the Rev. Wm MacCONACHIE, D.D. minister of Guthrie 1893-1906 and of Lauder 1906-1931 A true friend & faithful minister aged 67
[p3405; bas-relief bust] The Rev. WILLIAM McCONACHIE D.D. F.S.A. A loving tribute by his widow in commemoration of long and faithful service to this church and parish.
An almost complete listing of monuments in Guthrie churchyard follows.
Above entrance gateway to the kirkyard
[1; arms] Quarterly, 1st & 4th, a lion rampant [for Wemyss]; 2nd & 3rd, a garb [for Guthrie]
Along the west wall
[2; p2091] Erected by ELIZABETH HALL in memory of her husband JAMES MARTIN, quarrymaster Crossroads Turin who died 8th April 190(0) aged 77 years. The above ELIZABETH HALL died 25th Jan. 190(9) aged 85 years. Their son JAMES died 28th Dec. 1942, aged 86 years. Their daughter CECILIA died 19th March 1947 aged 81 years.
[3; p2092] In loving memory of JAMES MALCOLM, who died at Guthrie Quarries 24th January 1924, aged 79 years. Also his wife MARY ANN MANN, died 24th May 1929, aged 80 years. Their son JOSEPH MALCOLM, killed in action in France 12th March 1916, aged 23 years.
[4; M1; p2093; Jarron] 1763 This stone was erected by WILL(IA.) IARON in memorie of his father DAVI(D) IARON sometime indwller in Ground of Connside he died the 10th day of March 1742 of age (6)2 years Also his wife MAGDALEN TAWS she died the 13th day of Febr 1756 of age 66 years Also their daughter ELESBETH IARON she died th[e] 20th day of Iuly 1771 of age (35) y[ears]
[west; inaccessible]
[5; p2094] Erected by JAMES MANN in memory of his wife ANN MILLAR, who died 12th Dec. 1898, aged 83 years. The above JAMES MANN died 18th Dec. 1904, aged 84 years.
[6, M71; p2095; noted by Jervise, but not found by Mitchell] ... 6 ... 177(.) ... yea[rs] ... Also of other ... of ... h.. ...(onst)... ...t & JOHN JAs MARY ELIZ: & ISOBEL who were all alive when [buried] was set [buried]
[west; p1386, p1387, p1388; completed from Jervise] DJ ; I. D. M. E. I. R. TJ ; I in th[e bloom of] / hopeful [youth resign] / my mo[rtal trust and] / at the age [of twenty] / five did (hai)[stely] / drop to dust
[7, M2; p2096] 1877 Erected by WILLIAM BRUCE, Cotton of Guthrie, in memory of his daughter, MARY, who died on the 29th December 1849, aged 3 months. Also of his wife, MARY STEPHEN, who died on the 22d May 1871, aged 57 years. The above WILLIAM BRUCE, died on the 19th December 1881, aged 67 years.
[3 panels, the rightmost being blank]
[8; p2097; left; p1389] ADRIENNE ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Born 25 Feb. 1919. Died 21 March 1975
[9; p2098; centre] Here rests JAMES ADRIAN CROMBIE M.C. of Pitmuies Major, Royal Field Artillery. Born 30 Jan, 1884 Died 28 Nov. 1933. In ever loving memory. MARJORIE BLAIKIE CROMBIE, Born 5 Jan, 1885. Died 21 Dec, 1976.
[2 small stones built in to wall, possibly both from a monument to Mr Henry Guthrie, minister here]
[10, M3; p2145; left; a lion rampant within a semicircular frame]
[11, M4; p2146; right; a semicircular frame] MHG
[12; skull, hourglass, crossbones; very faint inscription] ... and ... Memento mori
[west; inaccessible]
[13, M6; p2103] 1864 Erected by ELIZABETH McKENZIE. In memory of her husband GEORGE RITCHIE who died 27th March 1851, aged 63 years. Also of their daughter MARJORY RITCHIE, who died 14th October 1855, aged 27 years. Also four of their grandchildren who died in infancy. The above ELIZABETH McKENZIE died the 14th Octr 1866, aged 72 years. Also of their daughter JESSIE who died 13th Decr 1881 aged 48 years.
[14; p2104] In memory of ELLA AITKEN died 4th Dec. 1950 mother of IAN / BRUCE & ALASDAIR
[15; p2149; small, broken; not recorded by Mitchell] IOHN LUNAN shoemaker in Guthrie who dyd March ... spouse IANE(T) MILLN [buried] 4 [buried] 1751 agd 74
[16; p2147; small] In loving memory of DAVID HEDLEY died 23rd Mar. 1955 aged 73 years
[17; p2148; small] In memory of our dear father Wm HEDLEY ... who died 5th Aug 1964 aged 94 years
[18, M7; p2105] Sacred to the memory of the Revd JAMES WHITSON, minister of Guthrie, who died 1st January 1840, in the 47th year of his age, and 9th of his ministry. Also to that of his two sons, JOHN and DAVID, who predeceased their father, having died in infancy.
[19; p2106] In loving memory of JANE CADGER beloved wife of GEORGE REID, Burnside Cottage died 5th Dec. 1946 aged 68 years Also the above GEORGE REID died 28th June 1958 aged 86 years
[20, M9; p2107; strange punctuation] 1880 Erected by the family in memory of their father THOMAS, NICOLL who died April 5th 1879 aged 82 years Also their mother ELIZABETH, MORTON who died October 27th 1877 aged 83 years Also their sister HELEN, NICOLL who died December 7th 1842 aged 19 years
[21, M8; p2108] Erected in loving memory of ROBERT COOPER station-master at Friockheim for 35 years, died 2nd Aug 1885, aged 67 years Also of his daughters ELIZA RACHEL died 28th March 1854, aged 18 months and AGNES SALMOND died 13th Aug 1879, aged 25 years Also his wife MARGARET CAMERON died 27th May 1899, aged 86 years. Also his daughter MARY MARGARET died at Edinburgh 22nd September 1938.
[22; p2109] In memory of KATE ANDERSON REOCH, wife of WILLIAM CANT, who died 3rd Feb. 1922, aged 64 years. Also of their sons ERNEST, who died in infancy. WILLIAM WALTER who died at Klerksdorp, S. Africa, 25th Aug. 1952, aged 65 years. The above WILLIAM CANT, died 27th, cremated 30th May 1958, aged 97 years. And also their daughter GLADYS MARY STEWART, died 28th May, cremated 1st June 1978, aged 87 years. "Until the day dawn."
[23; p2110] 1869 Erected by GEORGE CANT and MARY ANN DAVIDSON in memory of their son DAVID who died 14th Sepr 1865 aged 3 years. Also their son JAMES who died December 25th 1875 aged 3 years The above GEORGE CANT died 15th Aug. 1913, aged 82 years. Also the above MARY ANN DAVIDSON died 5th April 1923, aged 86 years.
[24; p2111; defaced; circa 1870]
[25] 1869 Erected by DAVID GREIG and his wife JANET CLARK, in memory of their son WILLIAM CLARK who died at Middleton on 3rd June 1869 aged 6 years and 6 months. ROBERT, ALEXANDER BROWN, died 24th Sept. 1874, aged 8 years and 10 months. GEORGE WARD, died 12th Sept 1876, aged 4 years and 6 months. The above DAVID GREIG died 30th October 1887, aged 57 years And the above JANET CLARK, died 3rd March 1897, aged 66 years Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
[west]Sleep on thou loved one's [sic] sleep / Beneath the quiet sod, / With faith, and hope, and prayer, / We give the [sic] up to God.
[26; small] JOHN WATSON died 1931 and his wife ISABELLA
[27, M11; p2099-2100; largely defaced] ...ry 1814 aged ... [th]eir son ... ...(W)EATHER who ... [1]802 aged ...
[28; p2143; small cross, broken] Erected in loving memory of JOHN HARRIS died 29th July 1885 aged 4 years Come to the happy land / Come come away
[29, M12; p2101; skull] ... AL[broken] ANDERSON so[broken] this life ... ...(il)e 1720 an... ... years and ... (his) spouse ...
[small fragment of same monument on ground] ...(e)... / ... [so]mtim[e] ... / ...de...
[30, M13; p2102; skulls, hourglass] 1765 Memento mori IH RH AH MH ; The good thou hast amind to do, / See it be quickly done
[west] ... spouse ... who died 2 ... 176(5) agd 19 mont[hs]
[p2090] Mrs JOHN D. LAW died 14th Jan. 1911 at Guthrie Manse.
[p2089] Erected by parishioners and friends in memory of the Rev. Wm GUTHRIE LAW, M.A. minister of Guthrie 1907-29. Died 3rd April 1929. "The friend of youth"
[M16; p2085] Erected by JOSEPH MURRAY, railway contractor Friockheim, and ELIZABETH, his wife, in memory of their daughter, HANNAH, who died on the 7th Decr 1845, aged 7 years.
[M15; p2086-7] ... ston. w.. ... ...CK in memor[y] of her ...er I[SO]BEL BERTIE She die[d] [o]n the 22 day 1757 in the 22 year of her age
[M14; p2088] ... was erected by ... of Guthrie [in] memory of their daughter AGN... ... died Jany 26th 17.. aged 18 ye. 6 mon
[west; p744, p759] ...
[p2112] In memory of ALEXr SMART, who died at Balgavies 1st Dec. 1929, aged 71. And his wife CHARLOTTE SANGSTER, who died 11th Dec. 1929, aged 69. Their daughter MARY, who died 20th April 1924.
[p2113; several lead letters have dropped out] In loving memory of DAVID PATON, Bridgend Pitmuies who died 10th December 1864 aged 62 years And JANE PETER his wife who died 13th January 1882 aged 71 years Also their children ALEXANDER who died 1st March 1850 aged 2 months ANN who died 27th February 1854 aged 6½ years
[M18; p2084] 1764 This stone was erected by JAMES RENNY and ISOBEL BLACK his wife sometime tennent at Brigend of Pitmouies in memory of their son ROBERT RENNY who departed this life the 1(9)th day of Decr the year of God 1763 of age 3 years.
[west; p743] Pulvis et umbra sumus IR IB; MR ER HR IR RR ; ... upon the ... / On which ... / ... /// Of innocence ... you ... / Virtue your (liv)ing hours will save / And make yow triumph o'er the grave
[M25; p2114] 1835 Erected by JOHN BROWN wright at Bridgeend of Pitmuies and JEAN MIDDLETON his spouse in memory of their son JOHN who died 2nd August 1830 aged 7 years and 7 months The above JOHN BROWN died on the 26th of October 1847 in the 69th year of his age Also of their daughter MARY MUDIE, who died on the 26th of February 1848 in the 21st year of her age.
[M26; p2115] Erected by JAMES HEBETON and MARGRET CARNAGIE residing at Bridge of Dumbarrow, in memory of their children viz DAVID who died 17th Augt 1808 aged 9 weeks MARY who died 29th March 1813 aged 4 years MAGDALENE who died 2nd Sepr 1826 aged 10 years ANN who died 16th July 1834 aged 17 years. And GEORGE who died 3rd May 1838 aged 18 years.
[west] Job. Chap 1.21. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
[p2116; another case of strange punctuation] 1880 Erected by THOMAS, NICOLL in memory of his wife JANET SINCLAR who died June, 18th 1878 aged 41 years The above THOMAS NICOLL died at Glasterlaw 29th December 1908 aged 69 years. Also his sisters MARY died 28th Nov. 1904 aged 74 years CATHERINE died 17th Jan. 1915 aged 89 years JANE died 30th Nov. 1930 aged 96 years
[p2117] Erected in memory of MARY BUTCHART wife of CHARLES TODD Bridgend Pitmuis, who died 11th Dec 1916, aged 50 years. The above CHARLES TODD died 28th Dec. 1945, aged 73 years. And their daughter ISABELLA died 2nd March 1984 ; 1917 "Peace perfect peace."
[p2118-p2119; small] In loving memory of our dear daughter JOAN M. SCOTT died 11th March 1960 aged 2 years
[M27; p2120] 1857 Sacred to the memory of JOHN WATSON, late farmer Mains of Ouchterlony, who died 4th May 1857 aged 82 years. And of his two sons DAVID, who died (9)th May 1833, aged 18 years. HENDERSON, who died 6th December 1852, aged 35 years. Erected by MARGARET FORBES, spouse of JOHN WATSON who died 28th Sep. 1859 aged 86 years. Also of their eldest daughter ANN, who died 4 Oct. 1869, aged 68 years.
[p2121] Erected in loving memory of our parents DAVID KYDD who died at East Mains Pitmuies, 8th March 1914, aged 84 years. ELSPETH GARDYNE SALMOND who also died there, 23rd June 1912, aged 79 years. "Gone, but not forgotten."
[p2083] Erected by ALEX GRAY in memory of his beloved wife JESSIE W. HILL died 27th Feb. 1973 aged 70 Also the above ALEX GRAY died 1st Dec. 1993 aged 94 and their elder son ALEX GRAY died 5th April 1999 aged 73
[p2082] In loving memory of my dear husband and our dad SIDNEY HILL farmer Langlands died 15th Nov. 1972 aged 52
[M28; west; p737, p1376] 1853 Sacred to the memory of the Revd WILLIAM NICOL, minister at Kirtle-Bridge, Dumfries Shire He died at Cotton of Gardyne on the 14th December 1851 in the 44th year of his age.
[M29; west; p736, p1375] 1843 In memory of ISABEL MANN, wife of JOHN NICOL, Cotton of Gardyne who died 24th June 1842 aged 66 years. JOHN NICOL who erected this stone died on the 6th August 1851 in the 74th year of his age. ANN NICOL, died on 30th Nov. 1872, aged 62 years. JAMES NICOL, died 2nd Sep. 1879 aged 68 years. MATILDA NICOL, died 10th December 1883, aged 68 years.
[M30] ...
[west; p735, p1377] This stone was erected by JAMES SCOT in memorie of his father ALLEXANDER SCOT sometime in Mains of Ballmadies who departed this life the 2(6) of Aprile anno 1719 of age 7(5) years and ELIZABETH SMITH his spouse who departed this life the ... (May) anno 17(..) of [age] ... years Heaven keeps the soul / Both heir the body lyes / They livd on earth both [buried]
[M31; west; p734, p1378] 1872 Erected by ISOBELLA NICOLL, in memory of her husband, DAVID STRACHAN, who died 19th Jan. 1872 aged 55 years. And of their family, WILLIAM, died 17th March 1867 aged 28 years. HELEN, died 2nd July 1853 aged 5 years and 6 months. Also of ISOBELLA NICOL wife of the above DAVID STRACHAN who died at the Manse Clova 2nd June 1892 aged 81 years.
[M32; west; p732, p1379] Erected by the family, in memory of there [sic] mother MARGRET GORDON, who died June 6th 1859 aged 84 years. Also of there [sic] father, DAVID ESPLIN, who died december 23th [sic] 1860, aged 80 years.
[p2056] Erected to the memory of WILLIAM SCRIMGEOUR retired farmer Damside Cottages Guthrie, Angus who died on 19th March 1952 aged 82 years. And of his wife MARY ANN TODD who died on 21st October 1952 aged 82 years.
[M33; p2057] Soli deo gloria IW CL 1730 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord Revelation Pulvis et umbra sumus
[west] ...
[p2058; defaced] ...
[p2059] In loving memory of HANNAH BLAIR died 13th Feb. 1945 aged 72 wife of the late HUGH STODDART Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, and eldest daughter of the late JOHN BLAIR, Guthrie. And of her brother ANDREW CLARK BLAIR died 3rd Dec. 1959.
[p2060] Erected by JOHN BLAIR in memory of his wife JANE CLARK who died 29th Aug. 1892 aged 50 years. And their children JOHN, FRANCES and KENMURE who died in infancy. And his stepdaughter RACHAEL HAMILTON. Also in memory of the above JOHN BLAIR, who died 15th April 1914, aged 72 years stationamster at Guthrie for 38 years. He giveth his beloved sleep.
[p2061] Erected to the memory of DAVID DICKSON, farmer Pickerton died 26th April 1900, aged 76. ELIZA DAVIDSON, his wife died 16th July 1862, aged 21. And their child who died in infancy.
[p2062] In loving memory of JOHN DICKSON, who died at Chapelton, Dillavaird 30th November 1899, aged 70 years. Also his daughter CATHERINE, who died at Pickerton Turin 28th September 1887, aged 24 years. In memory of his wife SARAH DICKSON, who died at Montrose 24th December 1917, aged 79 years. Their daughters BETSY died 6th April 1943, aged 76. JANE died 17th Sep. 1947, aged 84.
[p2063] In loving memory of the children of JAMES & ISABELLA DICKSON Pickerton LOUIS VINCENT RITCHIE, who died who died 21st Dec. 1901, aged 2 months. ERNEST MORTON, who died 13th Dec. 1907, in infancy. In memory of the above ISABELLA DICKSON, who died at Pickerton 4th Feb. 1919, aged 54 years. Also their son ANDREW BRUCE DALGETY who died at Pickerton 23rd Feb. 1919, aged 10 years The above JAMES DICKSON, died 10th Jan. 1934 aged 63 years.
[p2064] Erected by RACHEL MITCHELL in memory of her beloved husband ANDREW MATTHEW who died 14th December 1915 aged 68 years. Also of her son Pte. JOHN MITCHELL 1st Black Watch who fell in action at Neuve Chapelle 9th May 1915 aged 32 years The above RACHEL MITCHELL died at Friockheim 5th March 1923 aged 69 years Peace perfect peace
[p2065; cross] Sacred to the memory of RHODERICK STUART, who died at Guthrie 9th May 1892, aged 2 months. Also LOVINA HENRY STUART, who died at Shobdon, Herefordshire, 28th July 1904, aged 23 years. "Help us from the heart to say, thy will be done."
[p2066] Sacred to the memory of JANE McKENZIE LOW wife of JOHN ANDERSON who died at Station House Guthrie, 12th July 1923 aged 52 years.
[p2067; small, at foot of above] Dear heart
[p2068] Sacred to the memory of JOHN RICHARDSON McCONACHIE, solicitor, Edinburgh, born at Aberlour 9th June 1866, died at Guthrie Manse 17th August 1905. Here also lies the Rev. WILLIAM McCONACHIE, B.D., D.D., F.S.A. born at Aberlour 8th May 1864, died at Lauder, 3rd October 1931. Minister of Guthrie 13 years, and of Lauder 25 years. A man after God's own heart, a sincere and loyal friend, he was beloved by all who knew him. As a well known writer, scientist and keen ornithologist, he saw God revealed in nature and in all things beautiful in this wonderful world. "He giveth his beloved sleep." Psalm. 127.-2.
[M19; p2069] 1815 Erected by ELIZABETH ROUGH, in memory of GEORGE THOM her husband, brewer in Kirktown of Guthrie, who died Decr 1814, aged fifty years.
[p2070] Erected by DAVID STEWART in loving memory of his wife, ANNIE HALL who died 8th December 1903 aged 72 years The above DAVID STEWART died at Balmuir, 17th February 191(3) aged 78 years "At rest."
[M20; p2071; the first line seems to have been a false start] 1776 This stone was erec... This stone wae [sic] erected by ANN WATSON in Pickertown of Guthrie in memory of her husband ROBERT IRVINE who deied [sic] Feburay [sic] 18th 177(3) years in the 66 year of his age Also 3 of his childr.. JOHN ROBERT & JOHN and KATHARINE MARGt ISOBEL THOs JEAN AGNES JAMES & ANN were all alive when this st... ... erected
[M21; p2072] Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord Erected by their sisters, in loving remembrance of MARY ANN REID, who died 20th September 1849, aged 2 years. JOHN REID, who died 9th August 1864, aged 22 years. JAMES REID, who died 26th November 1879, aged 22 years. Also in loving memory of our dear mother MARY ANN MENELAWS, who died 21st August 1899, aged 85 years. And father DAVID REID, who died 27th January 1900, aged 82 years. Asleep in Jesus. Also their daughters MARY ANN REID who died 26th Oct 1919. ISABELLA REID, who died 8th March 1925, in her 80th year.
[M22; p2073] Here lyes ANDREW (H)AY somtime in Pickertoun of Guthrie who died the 20 of Febreuary anno 1724 of age 44 years and JANNET ADAM his spouse ... who died ...n Pulvis [buried]
[M23; p2074] 1810 Erected by Mrs TAYLOR & WALLACE in memory of their brother Mr WILLIAM IRELAND landsurveyor who departed this life at Forfar 7th Augt 180(.) aged 61 years who[se] remains is interred here
[p2075; flower holder beside following] From AGNES & IRIS Sadly missed
[p2076] In loving memory of my mother MARGARET GRANT died 19th May 1914 aged 44. And my father JOHN RAMSAY died 21st Dec 1961 aged 94. Sadly missed
[M24; p2077] 1824 Erected to the memory of JAMES DICKSON late farmer of Pickerton of Turin who died the 11th of January 1822 aged 81 years by his survivng children Also of JANET BOYLE their mother who died 11 Decr 1827 aged 87 years DAVID DICKSON died 27th Sept 1868 aged 85 BETSY FAIRWEATHER his wife died 1861 BETSY DICKSON their daughter died 13th June [18]91 aged 63
[p2078; at foot of following] In loving memory of mother, MARJORY ILLIDGE died 9th (Jul)y 1962 aged 88 years In the garden of memories we meet every day.
[p2079] 1871 Erected by DAVID DEUCHARS Heughhead of Guthrie in memory of his beloved wife JANE WILSON, who died 27th June 1869 aged 59 years. Also the above DAVID DEUCHAR [sic] died at Newcastle on Tyne on the 4th August 1878, aged 84 years. Also their daughter AGNES widow of JAMES PETRIE who died 1st February 1923, aged 85 years. At rest Also their daughter ALEXANDRA, who died 24th Aug. 1949, aged 66 years.
[M17; p2080] Memento mori This stone was erected by ANN LAWSON in memory of her husband JOHN ANDERSON sometime overseer at Pitmouies who died the 28th of Augt 1782 aged 66 years
[p2081] In memory of WILLIAM HILL who died 13th Jan. 1924. And his wife MARGARET BROWN who died 9th Jan. 1932. Also their family JANE ANN, ISABELLA, MARGARET, PETER, JAMES, WILLIAM, and GEORGE. Also ALEXANDER HILL farmer who died 19th Jan. 1957.
[M34; p2053] By W. NICOLL / THOMAS NICOLL his father died the 19 of July 1828 aged 82 years. WILLIAM NICOLL who erected this stone was kill'd by a flash of lightning at the age of 47 on the farm of Baldardie the 30th of July 1830 and is here interred
[west; p730, p1382, p2150] 1821 Erected by WILLIAM NICOLL at Baldardie. In memory of the following pers... viz ANN HENDRY his mother who died the 4 of June 1799 aged 47 years. WILLIAM NICOLL his grand father late schoolmaster in Guthrie who died the 30 of Septr 1786 aged 78 years. ISABEL HOWE his grand mother spouse of the said WILLIAM NICOL who died the 22 of April 1754 aged 46 years.
[p2053-4; small shield propped against M34] In loving memory of MARY SCRIMGEOUR from Guthrie School
[M35; p2055, p2127] 1756 IE IB; Here lys JAMES ESPLEN somtime kirk and ground officer in Guthrie He died Januarry 15th 1630 his age 95 years Here lys JAMES ESPLEN his son and successor in office He died February 16th 1680 his age 103 years Here lys JAMES ESPLEN his son and successor in office He died March 27th 1717 his age 53 years Also JEAN PETRIE his spouse She died Aprill 6th 1706 her age 38 years Here lys JAMES ESPLEN their son who succeeded his father in the aforesaid offices He died February 16th 1755 his age 59 years Also here lys JEAN ALLON his spouse She died February 1st 1739 her age 41 years Here lyes JAMES ESPLEN some time one of the gardners at Panmuir who died May 9th 1783 by a fall from a tree in the 26 year of his age whoes death was greatly lamented Here lyes JAMES ESPLEN his father some time kirk and ground officer at Guthrie He died February 16 1793 his age 73 years
[west; p729, p1381] 1756 HE HB; Here lys HENRY ESPLEN sometime ground officer at Guthrie He died Septr (2.) 17(46) of age 83 years Here lys ISOBELL WEBSTER his spouse She died Aprill 20th 1721 of age 52 years. Also ALLISON FRANCES and GEORGE ESPLEN's who was all buried in this same place THOMAS ESPLIN, kirk and ground officer, born 1774 died 1859, ISOBEL BALFOUR, his wife [born] 1774 [died] 1856, JANE [born] 1817 [died] 1875, MARGARET [born] 1812 [died] 1883, THOMAS [born] 1807 [died] at Forfar 1857 MARJORY LECKIE, his wife [born] 1809 died at [Forfar?] 1856. Restored by THOMAS B. ESPLIN baker Fo[rfa]r son of the above 1892 ... (at) Forfar 7th June 1925 ... 8(.) years
[p2051] Sacred to the memory of ALEXANDER DOIG died at Burnside, Pitmuies, 9th Jan. 1936 aged 74 years. Also his daughter MARGARET JANE, died in infancy. And his wife JOAN CLARK HAMILTON died at 3 St Johns Cottages Forfar 10th Sep. 1945, aged 78 years.
[p2052] Erected in loving memory of ROSE BROADBRIDGE beloved wife of VICTOR BRAVINGTON of [sic!] Guthrie who died 2nd March 1936 aged 36 years. "Gone to sleep in Jesus"
[M36; p2050] To the memory of THOMAS MILNE, tenant of Pool, who died 8th March 1840, aged 61, and of MARGARET MILNE, who died 13th February 1840, aged 59; this stone is erected by their surviving sisters ELIZABETH & ANNE MDCCCXL Awhile we're parted; but we hope again / To meet together, far from Death's domain. / In God's great household, where all they, who here / To Christ and one another now are dear, / As one great brotherhood of friends shall dwell / And join their voice the note of praise to swell.
[west; p728, p1383] Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH & ANNE MILNE the erectors of this stone ANNE died 17th January 1841 aged 75 ELIZABETH died 13th March 1852 aged 88.
[M37; p2049] 1760 This stone was erected by PATRICK MILNE sometime tennant in Hiltoun of Guthrie in memorie of is [sic] wife ELIZABETH FINDLAY who departed this life the 17 day of Septr 1757 aged 71 years Here lies the body of the above PATRICK MILNE who died Febry 4th 1769 aged 86 years as also three of the children of ANDREW MILNE & MARGt SCOTE viz MARGt who died Jany 2d 1763 of age 10 months & JAMES who died Jany 3d 1764 of age three years & nine months & GEORGE who died Jany 4th 1770 of age 16 months.
[west; p727, p1384] HM IM AM MS; pulvis et umbra sumus; [on a shield] PE [sic] EF; AlxM IoM IaM HaM IeM MM; PM AM RM IoM TM AndM; Here liz'beth lyes clade with a mournfull shade / Hath left her friends and loving husband sad / And now is gone above the stars to sing / Eternall praise to her immortall king / Till soul and bodie be unite again / For ever free from trouble toil and pain; minde death
[p2048] 1868 Sacred to the memory of HENRY SUTTIE who resided at the farm of Ward of Carnegie in the parish of Carmyllie upwards of (5)0 years died on the 10th of July 1858 aged (7)2 years is deeply regretted ELIZA SUTTIE died on the ... 18(59) aged 2(9) years. ANNE SUTTIE died on the ... Aug. 18(69) aged 17 years. WILLIAM EDWARD SUTTIE died on the (1) June 1858 aged 11 years. JANE SUTTIE died on the 17 Oct. 1867 aged 36 years. Also MARGARET MANN wife of HENRY SUTTIE died 26th Dec. 1896 in her 88 year. MARY SUTTIE, died 18th March 1907. ALEXANDER SUTTIE, died 28th May 1923 aged 91 years.
[M38; p2046-7; east entirely defaced; several fragments of inscription, possibly from west face, on ground]
[west; p731] .M .G .M .M .M .M .M .M; ...ils / ... and / ...(i)ll we / ... (o)und
[p2036, p2128] .R .R
[west] ... this life ...
[p2037; war grave] 1042 Lance Cpl. R. CRAIG Gordon Highlanders 25th April 1918 Not forgotten
[p2038, p2129] For the trumpet shall sound and the dead shall be raised (1) Corint...; IK IK ; AK EK WK
[M39; p2039; almost entirely defaced; fragments on ground] [Erect]ed ...
[p2040-3; fragments] in ... JAMES ...st livi...; ..HN LANGLANDS in hill of Panbri.. ... [L]ANGLANDS farmer i... ... DAVID LANGLAND[S] ...
[M40; p2044, p2130] .W .S; IW MW 1761; IW IT (E)W; KW IW MW IW EW IW; (Memento mori)
[west] ...
[M41; p2045] 1854 Sacred to the memory of ALEXANDER SMITH, late tenant of the flour mills in Milldens of Ouchterlony who died the 2nd day of October 1847 in the 79 year of his age. This stone was erected by his two daughters MARGARET & MARY SMITH ALEXANDER DOIG, grandson of the above ALEXANDER SMITH died 7th Feb. 1878, aged 52 years. MARGARET NICOLL, wife of the above ALEXANDER DOIG, died 19th April 1918, aged 82 years.
[M42; p2137] Heir lyes AGNES WACH spouse to DAVID CRISTY who died a... ... of May 172(0 or 6) of age 41 years
[p2035] To the memory of JAMES AIR who died at Middleton 6th Nov. 1878 aged 77 years. Erected by his widow and family. Also of his son WILLIAM ship-carpenter who was drowned off Ilo, in Peru, 30th Oct. 1869 aged 23 years. And of his daughter CATHERINE who died 4th Dec. 1882 aged 43 years. CATHERINE MILL widow of the above JAMES AIR died 23rd Nov 1896 aged 85 years. Also of his daughter ANN who died 29th July 1919 aged 80 years.
[p2034] Erected in memory of WILLIAM VIETCH, who was killed accidentally, when in the discharge of his duty, at Guthrie Station, S.N.E.Ry. on the morning of the 6th March, 1857, by a number of his acquaintances and well wishers, in the neighbourhood of Guthrie, and in connexion with the S.N.E.Ry. Hark he comes. [accidental humour?]
[p2033] In loving memory of DONALD McGREGOR in his 85th year. CATHERINE L. McGREGOR in her 90th year. PATRICK L. McGREGOR their second son in his 29th year at the Hilton. "He giveth his beloved sleep."
[p2032] 1869 Erected by PATRICK LIVINGSTON, Hilton of Guthrie, in memory of his sister JANET, who died 18th December 1859, aged 54 years. Blessed are they that trust in the Lord.
[M44; p2031; not the original stone seen by Mitchell] 1855 Erected in memory of ALEXANDER MATTHEW formerly tenant of Loanmouth Carmyllie for 46 years who died 2nd June 1853 aged 71 years
[M43; p2030; partly defaced] Here lie. ... sometim. ... Balmadies ... 1727 of age ... son died the ... age 27 years Also ... ...ART his daughter died the 2(.) day of October 1750 in the 36 year of her age This stone was erected by JEAN and HELEN DORWARTs in memorie of their forsaid sister R...ed by JEAN CHRISTIE in ... of her parents JAMES CHRI... and JEAN DORWARD both of whom are interred in this place
[west; p739] Below this stone a lovely maid doth ly / Whom god did take in her virginity / She was virtuous godly and sincere / A saint ... to her masters here / But now she ... her god she did adore / In pr(a)... ... ever more / ... ...y p...s wife / ... life; ID IG; .D .D AD
[p2024] B In ever loving memory of GEORGE BLACK BURNETT died at Kirkton Guthrie 16th Oct. 1947 aged 72 years beloved husband of MARY MANN Also their son GEORGE died in infancy The above MARY MANN died 19th Feb. 1957 aged 78 years
[p2025, p2133; surface detached and propped against rest of stone; inscription very faint]
[M46; p2026] Erected by GEORGE BLACK, late blacksmith, Guthrie, in loving memory of his wife AGNES DARLING who died 25th October 1891, aged 69 years. And of their children MARY died 4th March 1862 aged 7 years. ROBERT died 9th May 1865 aged 2 years. Also of the above GEORGE BLACK who died at Letham 8th August 1912, aged 89 years. Also their daughter JESSIE died 23rd August 1927, aged 70 years.
[M45; p2027] 1807 Erected by JOHN BLACK, smith in Kirkton of Guthrie in memory of his sons JAMES who died a child in 1782 JOHN who died in 1788 aged 6 years & GEORGE who died in 1805 aged 21 On the 8th December 1811 the above named JOHN BLACK died aged 58 years leaving JEAN THOMSON his spouse & the following family viz. MARGARET ANDREW WILLIAM JEAN and ELIZABETH behind him
[p2028] In memory of JAMES BUYERS East Braikie who died 24th Oct. 1924 and his daughter ELLA who died 7th Oct. 1925
[p2029, p2132] Erected by JOHN BLACK in loving memory of his wife MARY NICOL DOIG who died 1st May 1911 aged 51 years. The above JOHN BLACK died at Guynd Cottages on 27th March 1938, aged 77 years.
[M47; p2023, p2134] Thies stone was erected by ALEXANDER CLARK in memorie of his father WILLIAM CLARK sometime indwller in Ground of Balgavies Also his wife MARGRET POTTER She died July the 22 day 1762 in the 94 year of her age Also here lies three of their children viz CICILIA JOHN and DAVID CLARKs
[west] Pulvis et umbra sumus; GC IaC WiC IoC DaC BeC (.)C
[p2022] ...
[p2021] R In ever loving memory of DAVID MELVILLE ROBERTSON farmer Newton and Hilton of Guthrie died 24th October 1915 aged 51 years. And of his widow JANE MacFARLANE who died at Newton of Guthrie on 14th Oct. 1938. And of their youngest daughter JANE ANN MacFARLANE who died at Summerfield Longforgan on 2nd April 1978 aged 74 years. Also their younger son DAVID MELVILLE ROBERTSON who died at Hilton of Guthrie on 20th February 1979 aged 78 years. Also their elder son IAN ROBERTSON Summerfield, Longforgan who died 31st October 1989 aged 90 years. And their eldest daughter ELIZABETH MacFARLANE ROBERTSON Summerfield, Longforgan who died 30th April 1992 aged 97 years. JANET {PAT} ROBERTSON wife of DAVID died 16th April 2002
[p2020] Erected by Bob, Bet, Nan and Will in loving memory of their mother and father MARY JANE INNES who died 1st May 1963 JOHN ROSS SINCLAIR who died 7th Dec. 1966.
[p687, p2012] In memory of CATHERINE McDONALD BRUCE who died 15th April 1938 aged 42 years beloved wife of ANDREW HARRISON, Bridgend Also the above ANDREW HARRISON who died 4th Aug. 1965 aged 76 years.
[p688, p2013] In loving memory of ALEXANDER WATT, late gardener Pitmuies who died 25th July 1943, aged 66 years. Beloved husband of JEAN ANN HENDERSON who died 2nd Sep. 1961 aged 85 years.
[M49; p2014, p2135] 17 WR MD 67; This stone was erected in memory of JOHN POTTER sometime in Piccarton of Guthrie who was born the 27th of Septr 1702 and died the 8th of June 1760 Also of ANDREW POTTER his son born the 18th of Septr 1737 and died the 17th of Dec 1763 and of JOHN POTTER his son born the 17th of Septr 1738 and died the 9th of Decr 1741 by MARGARET DUNCAN his spouse and WILLIAM RITCHIE his son in law
[west] Pulvis et umbra sumus; AP IP MP; Lord what is man that thou hast made / And formed of the dust / Unto his bodie thou hast said / Return again it most / When life and breath doth fail at man / The grave is their abod / Till soul and bodie apear again / Before almightie God
[M50; p2015, p2136] [17]53 Pulvis et umbra sumus; [on shield] DS IG; MS DS AS SS When d... ... / He spares not young nor old / But cuts doun men of every age / He'll not be brib'd with gold / [buried]
[west] GP GP DP AP AN AN; Here ly's the bodie of ISOB... spouse to ... Houchead ... 48 year She died the ... of Novr 1752 ... 81st year of her age. Also here ly's the bodie of their son DAVID SMITH ... died the 2d day of Feby 1753 in the 44th year of his age. Also here lyes DAVID SMITH their father who died the 15 of Janry 1766 in the 87th year of his age Also near this place lies JOHN PETER who died the 75th year of his age and MARGt SMITH his spouse who died the 67th year of her age Also ANDROU PETER their son who died in the 29... [yea]r of his age This ston was ...d by GEORGE & DAVID PETERs th... ...ns in 1776 ALEXr NEISH & AG... ...ITH
[p689, p2016] In loving memory of our father JAMES HARRISON who died 8th June 1949 aged 84 years. Also his wife ISABELLA RENNIE who died 9th March 1948 aged 84 years. Also their daughter LILY FEARN HARRISON who died 21st Nov. 1964 aged 71 years {cremated at Dundee}
[p2017; war grave] W. J. IRVINE Ordinary Seaman, RN. J/59177 H.M.S. "Vivid" 6th January 1917 age 18
[stump of a monument just visible above soil]
[M52; p2018; obelisk] Sacred to the memory of Captain ROBERT MILL who was accidently [sic] drowned at Grangemouth 4th Decr 1866 aged 51 years Erected by ANNE MILL his surviving widow
[west] The said ANNE MILL died at Edinburgh 25th April 1882, and was interred here
[M53; p2019] In memory of MARY MILNE wife of GEORGE MILL, blacksmith, who died 5th April 1870 aged 59 years. Also of their children; ROBERT, died 17th March 1844 aged 4 years. And MARGARET, died 28th Novr 1854 aged 16 years. The above GEORGE MILL, died 4th February 1881 in his 75th year. ISABELLA, died at Bentmore Carnoustie 9th Nov. 1918 aged 68 years. And ELIZABETH HAY died at Bentmore Carnoustie 14th Oct. 1919 aged 74 years.
[p686, p2008] In loving memory of EUPHEMIA WILSON wife of DAVID OGILVIE Broadfauld who died 5th February 1883 aged 51 years and of their son JAMES ALEXANDER who died 25th April 1880 aged 17 years Also the above DAVID OGILVIE, Broadfauld who died 18th August 1907 aged 77 years Their son DAVID who died 22nd January 1940 in his 78th year and his wife MARY WEBSTER who died 21st November 1950 in her 85th year
[p2009] 1872 Erected by DAVID WHAMOND, grieve of Pitmuies, in memory of his late wife, AGNES LAWSON, who died Feb. 8th 1864 aged 48 years. And also of his eldest son, ALEXANDER, who died June 9th 1871. Aged 23 years. Also the above DAVID WHAMOND who died 2nd Jany 1898 aged 76 years. Also of JANE LEADINGHAM wife of the above DAVID WHAMOND who died 17th Jany 1909 aged 79 years. Also youngest daughter of DAVID WHAMOND, ELIZABETH WHAMOND wife of JOHN BRAID who died 22nd Octr 1920, aged 62 years.
[M54; p2010] 1864 Erected by WILLIAM LEITCH merchant Glasgow in memory of ALEXANDER LEITCH his father born 4 November 1781 died 27 October 1854 aged 73 and is here interred. ELIZABETH PETRIE his mother born 21 March 1783 died 28 October 1846 aged 63 and is here interred. DAVID LEITCH his brother born 29 June 1813 died in 1824 aged 11 and is interred at Arbroath. JANE LEITCH his sister, spouse of THOMAS WILKIE, born 10 February 1817 died 11 March 1863 aged 46 and is interred at Laurencekirk. The above WILLIAM LEITCH died at Montreal Canada 14 February 1876 aged 59 years, and is there interred.
[west; p740] JAMES LEITCH, brother of WILLIAM LEITCH died at Damside Aberlemno [blank] June 1889, aged [blank] years, and is interred here.
[M55; p2011, p2141; top defaced] ...(d) ... (o)... [AL]EXANDER ... their son ... [w]ho died 31 Janua[ry] ... aged twenty five y[ears] and of ELIZABETH CRAW their daughter who died 24 November 181(.) aged twenty seven year[s]
[west; p741] JAMES CRAW, late gardener Pitmuies died 15th April 1838, aged 81 years.
[p685, p2005] In memory of WILLIAM LEONARD died 1943 and his wife and our dear mother CHRISTINA GAIR of Manse Cottage died 28th May 1970
[p2004; small shield] G. EDMONDS died 18 July 1881 Also BETSEY STURROCK his wife. Died 7 Sept 1894.
[M57; p2003] Erected by JEAN BELL in memory of her father ALEXANDER STRACHAN who died 14th Feby 1864 aged 83 years Also of her mother JANET GRAHAM who died 29th Decr 1839 aged 50 years Also her brothers JAMES died June 1835 aged 18 years ALEXANDER died August 1837 aged 18 years
[p684, p2002] In memory of JOHN McDONALD beloved husband of THIRZA LAMBOURNE, died 6th June 1958. Also the above THIRZA died 8th Sept. 1984. And their daughter NELLIE HARRISON died 20th Aug. 2003.
[M56; p2001] 1873 Erected by JAMES SIMPSON in memory of his father ROBERT SIMPSON died 7th Augst 1851 aged 72 years His mother JEAN ALEXANDER died 20th Febry 1872 aged 93 years Also his two brothers PETER aged 2 years JOHN aged 25 years all interred here Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord The above JAMES SIMPSON died at Melbourne 28th October 1897 aged 76 years
[stump of a monument just visible above soil]
[p2000] 1913 In loving memory of CHARLES CARGILL Manse Cottage Guthrie who died June 23rd 1911 aged 82 years. Also his widow ANNE LAMOND died February 28th 1925 aged 94 years. Erected by his widow
[p2006; cross] Rev. PETER MILLIGAN born 17th Nov. 1822 died 10th June 1893 minister of the parish of Guthrie for 43 years. "A faithful minister of Christ." Colossians 1.7. And of MAGDALENE LEIGHTON, his wife, born 24th July 1832, died at Elie, 27th Aug. 1912.
[p2007] In memory of JEAN PATTERSON MILLIGAN, born 22nd June 1861, died at Edinburgh, 6th Octr 1890, and of DAVID LEIGHTON MILLIGAN, born 18th March 1865, died at Buenos Aires, 10th Novr 1885 Also of MADALENE PATRICIA MILLIGAN, born 1st May 1857, died at Elie, 3rd Nov. 1899. Also of GEORGE COLVILLE MILLIGAN M.A.M.B. born 5th March 1863, died at Forres 23rd Jan. 1904. Also of WYNDHAM CARMICHAEL MILLIGAN born 25th Aug. 1869, died at Elie 26th Feb. 1905.
[p1998; pillar] Erected by GEORGE WILLIAMSON farmer, Millfield Guthrie in loving memory of his son ALEXANDER M. WILLIAMSON born 21st Feb. 1871 died 25th March 1882 aged 11 years. His daughter GEORGINA died 13th Jan. 1897, aged 29. Interred in catholic cemetery Durban, Natal, South Africa. The above GEORGE WILLIAMSON died 9th March 1898, aged 68. His wife MARY ANN KERR died 26th July 1899, aged 58.
[p1996; obelisk] In memory of JOHN RAMSAY, farmer, Newton and Drumhead of Guthrie, who died 13th June 1880, aged 82 years. Erected by his wife and family. AGNES YEAMAN, his wife, died 25th April 1887, aged 76 years. And their son JOHN, died 25th October 1889, aged 42 years.
[south; p1997] Also his son DAVID RAMSAY, who died on the 6th October 1909 aged 58 years. His daughter CATHERINE RAMSAY who died 2nd November 1916 aged 83 years.
[p1995; pillar] Erected by WILLIAM TAYLOR farmer Home Farm, Guthrie. In memory of his son WILLIAM who died 16th Septr 1880. Aged 23 years. The above WILLIAM TAYLOR, died 22nd Decr 1884, aged 62 years. ELIZABETH WALLACE his wife died 12th Jany 1900, aged 73 years.
[south; p1999] WILLIAM RENNIE farmer, son-in-law died 10th Octr 1916 aged 76 years and HARRIET M. G. TAYLOR wife of above died 13th April 1935, aged 79 years.
[p1992] Erected by his widow and family in loving remembrance of ALEXANDER FARQUHAR Rockhead of Guthrie who died 26th April 1884 aged 62 years. Also of his youngest daughter JEMIMA who died 4th August 1884 aged 29 years. ELIZABETH MITCHELL widow of ALEXANDER FARQUHAR died 22nd February 1888 aged 66 years. Resurgam
[p1993] Sacred to the memory of ANDREW MITCHELL farmer East Mains Guthrie who died 13th November 1887 aged 84 years. Also of his wife MARGARET PARIS who died at Carnoustie 30th November 1915 in her 98th year. Also their youngest son ANDREW who died at Ardnagla, Carnoustie 6th January 1934, aged 82 years. Also their eldest son GEORGE who died at Ardnagla on the 31st May 1937, aged 93 years. "Be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh." Matt 24.44
[p1994; pillar] Erected in memory of ALEXANDER SPENCE farmer Heughhead of Guthrie who died 12th Jan. 1893 aged 77 years. Also his wife JANE MILLAR, who died at Newbigging 17th Feb. 1910 aged 85 years
[p2140; entirely defaced; fragments on ground] In mem... WILLIA[M L](O)W farmer Langlands who died 18th July 1900, aged 69 years and of his wife ISABELLA BAXTER who died 10th January 1909, aged 76 years Erected by their family.
[p2138] In loving memory of ALEXANDER SMITH Home Farm of Gardyne died 8th July 1974. Aged 82. Beloved husband of GRACE PAUL. Died 3rd Jan 2009. Aged 89.
[p2139; open book] In loving memory of our daughter ELSIE who died in infancy Dec. 1934 Also ELSIE SHEPHERD who sadly died 24th Dec, 1995 aged 81 years dearly beloved wife of JOHN MEARNS died 12th Dec. 2001 aged 93 years Rest in peace
In loving memory of THOMAS GREIG who died 12th Jan 1982 aged 71 years beloved husband of ROSIE JACKSON who died 25th July 2001 aged 90 years
[p2125] MARGARET BROWN LAMOND 1914 - 1999 JAMES LEITCH LAMOND 1909 - 2001 my heart aye Scottish to the core, shall cling to thee wi' warm devotion
[p2126] In memory of GEORGE BURDON HANSOM Kirkton, Guthrie who died on 20th Jan. 2010 aged 75 years To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.
[p2124] Lady ELIZABETH TYLER* daughter of 8th Earl of Roden born 1907 Tollymore Park Co. Down died Pitmuies 1982
[* i.e. Elizabeth Jocelyn]
[p2122] 1895 Erected by JOHN LOWSON in memory of his wife ANN CUTHBERT who died at Bridgend Pitmuies 18th November 1891 aged 73 years. The above JOHN LOWSON died 31st July 1896 aged 81 years
In loving memory of my beloved husband JOHN RENNIE, and our dear dad who died 1st Oct. 1969 aged 62 years. Also his beloved wife ELEANOR IMLACH {NORA} who died 17th April 2003 aged 93 years Always remembered At rest
[p2123] Erected by MARY & AGNES CHRISTISON in loving memory of their dear brother GEORGE CHRISTISON who died at Bellevue, Woodville on 28th March 1967 aged 70 years.
(4) Murals in padlocked Guthrie enclosure
Jervise notes ["Epitaphs & Inscriptions", vol. 2, p. 146]:
[1; p681] In memory of DUNCAN NIGEL GUTHRIE {DAVID} Captain the Rifle Brigade fourth son of Captain and Mrs GUTHRIE, of Guthrie, died from the result of a fall in New Forest point to point races, 13th April 1928, aged 36
[2; p681] In memory of JOHN GUTHRIE, of Guthrie, Captain 19th Hussars died 27th January 1(928) aged 7(7). And MYRA MACPHERSON, his wife, daughter of DUNCAN DAVIDSON, of Tullloch, died 6th July 1933.
[3; arms; p682] Quarterly, 1st & 4th, [Or] a lion rampant [gules] [for Wemyss]; 2nd & 3rd, [Azure] 3 garbs [or] [for Guthrie]
[4; p680, p682] ... who died ... aged ... who died ... 7 ...
[5; p680] In memory of IVAN DOUGLAS GUTHRIE of Guthrie M.C. Major 10th Royal Hussars died (4)th July 1964 aged (..) years and KATHLEEN MONA his wife daughter of Col. the hon. GEORGE HUGH and Mrs GOUGH died 30th December 198(3).
[6; p679] In memory of CHRISTIAN younger daughter of Colonel IVAN and Mrs GUTHRIE of Guthrie wife of Captain RATTRAY of Rattray died 16th October 1963. 'Of such is the kingdom of heaven'
[7; p679, p683] In memory of MOYRA IRENE GUTHRIE of Guthrie mother of LOETITIA, ROSANAGH, FLAVIA and DERMOT elder daughter of Col. IVAN DOUGLAS GUTHRIE of Guthrie M.C. and KATHLEEN MONA GUTHRIE died 22nd June 1984
[8; p683] In memory of MARY VIOLA JOLLIFFE only daughter of Capt. J. D. GUTHRIE of Guthrie born 6th February 1890 died 4th June 1984
(5) Monumental inscriptions in Kirkbuddo kirkyard
[1; cross] In loving memory of SARAH FULFORD CAUNTER born at Ashburton, Devon 1836. Died at Kirkbuddo, Oct. 5th 1896.
[2, M1; table stone in railed enclosure] Erected 1854 to the memory of GEORGE OGILVY Esq of Kirkbuddo who died at Edinburgh [17th] March 1848 aged 65 years
[3, M2] Erected by LEANORD BLACK in memory of his spouse MARY ANDERSON who died 23rd June 1846 aged 68 years
[4, M3; completed from Jervise and Photo] This stone was erected by HENDERY PETRIE maltman in Arbroath & ISABEL KEARD his spouse in memory of his father IAMES PETRIE sometime farmer in Ground of Kirkbuddo who died May 3, 1735, aged 41 years. Also two of his children procreae betuixt him & IEAN BRODIE his spouse viz IAMES & IEAN PETRIEs. [We wait ye trumpet and its solemn sound]
[west]...
[5] In loving memory of BESSIE NICOL REID died 26th November 1985 aged 78 dearly loved wife of ALEX. S. CANT farmer of Drowndubbs
[6, M5] 1862 Sacred to the memory of ANN TAYLOR who died 5th March 1862 aged 68 years and of JAMES TAYLOR late tenant in Ward of Kirkbuddo who died 2nd April 1862 aged 78 years They were kind and loving in life and in death they were not divided Erected by their family as a humble tribute of affection ANDREW TAYLOR son of the above died at Blairnavaid [parish] of D[rymen] ...
[7, M6] Erected by JAMES TAYLOR and his wife JESSIE WEIR, in memory of their daughter ELIZA, who died 14 Aug. 1853, aged 10 months JESSIE WEIR died 14th Septr 1859 aged 33 years. Also of their daughter MARY ANN TAYLOR, who died 15th Novr 1872, aged 16 years.
[west, partly defaced; verse from Jervise] [Thou art gone to the grave, / But 'twer wrong to deplore thee; / Tho' youth's] budding [promise / Fell death hath belied / God gave thee and took thee, / And soon will restore thee, / Where death hath no sting. Since the Saviour hath died.]
[8] Sacred to the memory of JAMES PATERSON, farmer Bankhead Kirkbuddo born 8th March 1808. Died 4th November 1874. Erected by his wife & family THOMAS PATERSON, farmer, son of above died at Broughty Ferry, 30th November 1885 aged 50 years CHRISTINA OGILVY wife of JAMES PATERSON died at Broughty Ferry 21st May 1891 aged 85 years and their daughter ISABEL PATERSON died at Broughty Ferry 2nd December 1897, aged 65 years They that sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
[9; wheeled-cross slab, leaning against central beech tree]
[10] ... Kirkbuddo ... who died 21st March 1882 Erected by their family as a tribute of affection
[11] Erected by his family in memory of PETER KYDD sometime farmer of Newlands Kirkbuddo who died at Carnoustie 19 August 1885 in his 91st year. ANN KYDD, second daughter of the above died at Carnoustie 9th June 1887, aged 45 years. And ISOBEL TOSH, his wife, who died 16th Octr 1897 aged 82 years And PETER KYDD sometime farmer of Newlands Kirkbuddo who died 5th July 1928 in his 92nd year.
[12; obelisk, without inscription]
[13] In loving memory of ALEXANDER WARDEN who died at ...well ... (2) November 1908 aged 76 years. ... ANNIE ROBBIE who died at (4) ... Monifieth ... aged 7(5) years
[14] Sacred to the memory of BETSY ALLAN wife of JAMES ELDER farmer Mains of Kirkbuddo who died 1st June 1862, aged 53 years. And ANNIE ELDER their daughter who died 29th August 1862 aged 20 years. The above JAMES ELDER died (5)th March 1866 aged (5.) years.
[15; fallen, face down]
[16; M8] In loving memory of ANDREW SECUNDUS CUTHBERT schoolmaster, Kirkbuddo, died 18th Feby 1900 aged 63 and of his wife JANE BELL died 27th Sept 1896 aged 60. Also of their youngest son JAMES died at Chicago, U.S.A. 9th Augt 1896 aged 29.
[17] In loving memory of CHARLES STEWART who died 10th Sept 1928 aged 70 years.
[18; cross, within railed Erskine enclosure; no visible inscription]
Inside the kirk
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Births, Marriages & Deaths, 1855 to present
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Births, Marriages & Deaths, before 1855
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Church Session Records of the Parish Church
| Nature of record | Dates | NRS ref. CH2/535/... |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes and accounts | 1663-1736 | 1 |
| do | 1737-1800 | 2 |
| do | 1801-1841 | 3 |
| Minutes | 1841-1912 | 4 |
| Accounts | 1842-1860 | 5 |
| do | 1860-1916 | 6 |
| Minutes | 1912-1952 | 7 |
| Baptisms | 1856-1907 | 8 |
| Proclamations | 1857-1953 | 8 |
| Proclamation certificate (Balfour) | 1952 | 9 |
| Correspondence | 1935 | 9 |
| Communion roll | 1881-1951 | 10 to 15 |
| Proclamations | 1953-1978 | 16 |
| Treasurer's cash book | 1919-1969 | 17 |
| Receipt for work on memorial | 1958 | 18 |
| Cash book | 1929-1979 | 19 |
| Nature of record | Dates | NRS ref. HR193/... |
|---|---|---|
| Minute book | 1861-1923 | 1 |
| do | 1924-1927 | 2 |
| Scroll minutes | 1861-1866, 1920-1928 | 3 |
| Scroll minute book | 1910-1914 | 4 |
| Cash book | 1902-1921 | 5 |
| Accounts | 1873-1928 | 6 |
| Vouchers | 1868-1869, 1892-1920 | 7 |
| Papers re ecclesiastical buildings, etc. (manse, school, churchyard) | 1861-1865, 1920-1926 | 8 |
| Papers re transference of property to Church of Scotland General Trustees | 1925-1929 | 9 |
| Correspondence | 1895-1923 | 10 |
There were 3 proprietors of land in the parish in 1842:
- John Guthrie of that ilk (principal owner of Guthrie part of the parish)
- Patrick Watson Carnegy of Lour & Turin (minor owner of ditto)
- George Ogilvy of Kirkbuddo (sole owner of Kirkbuddo part of the parish)
There were 7 individuals, proprietors of land in the parish in 1902:
| Estate | Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Guthrie | John Douglas M. Guthrie of that ilk | |
| Turin | Patrick A. W. Carnegy of Lour | |
| Rev. William McConachie | manse, house, glebe | |
| Following were previously in Kirkden: | ||
| Gardyne | Alexander Lyell of Gardyne | Farm & houses, Greens of Gardyne |
| do | William M. Valentine, Brechin | Knackery, Greens of Gardyne |
| Middleton | Miss Mary McPherson Bruce Gardyne | Parts of Montreathmont |
| Pitmuies | Sir Leonard Lyell of Kinnordy, bart. | do |
Records of the Guthries of Guthrie, 1388-1944 - NRS ref. GD188
| Farm | Name | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bents of Turin | William Sturrock | -1861- |
| do | William Dryden | -1891-1919- |
| do | G.G. Dryden | -1924-1942- |
| Broadfaulds of Turin | Peter Anderson | -1851- |
| do | David Ogilvie | -1861-1901- |
| do | David Ogilvie, jun. | -1906-1919- |
| do | D. Ogilvie | -1924-1942- |
| Cotton of Guthrie | William Rennie | -1906- |
| Drumhead of Guthrie | James Gibb | -1851-1861- |
| do | John Ramsay | -1880 |
| do | David Robertson | -1906- |
| Dubton of Turin | Joseph Dalgety | -1861- |
| do | James Scrimgeour | -1906- |
| do | J. & A. Scrimgeour | -1919- |
| do | Alexander Scrimgeour | -1924-1942- |
| East Mains of Guthrie | Alexander Ferrier | -1861- |
| do | Andrew Mitchell | -1887 |
| do | George Mitchell | -1901-1906- |
| do | Alexander Donald | -1942- |
| Glasterlaw | Duncan Guthrie | -1901- |
| do | Hugh Cameron | -1919-1942- |
| Greens of Gardyne | Trustees of William M. Valentine | -1906- |
| do | The Strathmore Salvage Co. Ltd. | -1919- |
| do | C. Mollison | -1930-1942- |
| Guthrie Home Farm | William Rennie | -1901- |
| do | John Watson | -1919-1924- |
| do | Misses Watson | -1930-1942- |
| Heughhead of Guthrie | David Deuchar | -1851-1861- |
| do | Alexander Spence | -1893 |
| do | James Gray | -1901- |
| do | J. Christison | -1906-1924- |
| do | Alexander Martin | -1928-1942- |
| Hillend of Guthrie | J. Clark | -1906- |
| Hillside of Guthrie | James Milne | -1861- |
| do | James Clark | -1901- |
| do | James McGowan | -1919-1924- |
| Hilton of Guthrie | Peter Livingstone | -1861- |
| do | James McGilchrist | -1861- |
| do | Andrew B. Dalgety | -1901-1906- |
| do | David Melville Robertson | -1915 |
| do | Trustees of D.M. Robertson | -1919-1924- |
| do | Mrs Robertson | -1930- |
| do | David Robertson | -1942- |
| Langlands of Turin | Alexander Jack | -1851- |
| do | William Baxter | -1871- |
| do | Mrs Mitchell | -1906- |
| do | W. Hill | -1924- |
| do | Representatives of W. Hill | -1930- |
| do | Alexander Hill | -1942- |
| do | Sidney Hill | -1972 |
| Lochside of Turin | James Fraser | -1901- |
| Mains of Guthrie | A.E. Macnaughton | -1919-1930- |
| Millfield of Guthrie | George Williamson | -1861- |
| do | James Risk | -1901-1906- |
| do | J. Rennie, jun. | -1919-1924- |
| do | J. Alexander | -1930- |
| do | William Alexander | -1942- |
| Milton of Guthrie | Alexander Strachan | -1851-1861- |
| do | George Guild | -1901-1906- |
| do | F. Adam | -1919-1942- |
| Mosston Muir | William Scrimgeour | -1924-1930- |
| Newton of Guthrie | John Ramsay | -1871-1880 |
| do | David Melville Robertson | -1901-1915 |
| do | Trustees of D.M. Robertson | -1919- |
| do | Ian Robertson | -1942- |
| Pickerton of Turin | James Dickson | -1822 |
| do | David Dickson | -1891-1900 |
| do | James Dickson | -1901-1919- |
| do | Thomas Fenton | -1924-1930- |
| do | Ernest Fenton | -1942- |
| Woodside of Turin | William Cargill | -1891-1901- |
Records of the official censuses of the parish in 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901, 1911 and 1921 are held in Register House, Edinburgh and are open to the public on payment of a fee.
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Microfilm copies are also widely available in libraries. The 1881 census is available on CD-ROM.
The early censuses of 1801-31 do not name individuals.
| Year | male | female | total | ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1755 | 584 | Dr Alexander Webster | ||
| 1790 | Old Statistical Account | |||
| 1801 | 501 | |||
| 1811 | 556 | |||
| 1821 | 277 | 278 | 555 | |
| 1831 | 528 | |||
| 1841 | 530 | |||
| 1851 | 469 | |||
| 1871 | 219 | 185 | 404 | |
| 1881 | 237 | 202 | 439 |
After change of parish boundary:
| Year | male | female | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | 142 | 125 | 267 |
| 1901 | 134 | 130 | 264 |
| 1911 | 143 | 114 | 257 |
| 1921 | 123 | 126 | 249 |
Guthrie was in the Commissariot of Brechin.
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Testaments of Guthrie people from the Register of Testaments of the Commissariot of Brechin, 1576-1823
'T' before the date indicates that the copy in the register is lost, but the original testament is extant.
| John Basslour | in Heughead of Guthrie | 22 Jul 1686 |
| Elspet Buchan | spouse to Andrew Esplene, in Lonhead of Guthrie | 20 Mar 1637 |
| John Bull | in Guthrie, and Janet Sturrok, his spouse, par. of Guthrie | 4 Jun 1638 |
| David Espline | in Hiltoune of Guthrie | 1 Feb 1583-4 |
| Patrick Espline | in Heughead of Guthrie | 22 Jul 1686 |
| George Fenton, portioner of Mekilltown of Guthrie | 30 Apr 1610 | |
| John Fenton | in Easter town of Guthrie | 13 Jul 1612 |
| John Fenton | lawful son to umquhile George F., portioner of Meikle toune of Guthrie | 28 Jun 1614 |
| Janet Garvie | relict of Alexander Cudburt, in Heuchhead of Guthrie | 18 Oct 1613 |
| Mr Thomas Glover | minister at Guthrie | 14 Mar 1625 |
| Bethia Guthrie | spouse to Francis Guthrie of that ilk | T. 7 Feb 1666 |
| John Guthrie of that ilk | 21 Sep 1728 | |
| Nicolas Guthrie | spouse to John Fentoun, at the Mylne of Guthrie | 8 Jun 1598 |
| Margaret Hutchison | in Peggertoune of Guthrie | 20 Apr 1698 |
| Margaret Jordane | spouse to Patrick Mylne, tailor in Guthrie | 12 Feb 1614 |
| Andrew Kellie younger | in Langlands of Guthrie, par. of Guthrie | T. 14 Dec 1642 |
| Mr Patrick Lyell | late minister at Guthrie, and Barbara Dirow, his spouse | 26 Mar 1662 |
| William Martin | mason, Rockhead of Guthrie | 5 & 13 Aug 1817 |
| Elspet Mill | spouse to Thomas Strachan, in Eastertoun of Guthrie | 26 Apr 1665 |
| Bessie Mylne | spouse to Alexander Schanks, in Cottoun of Guthrie | 17 Jan 1614 |
| Andrew Potter | in Pikerton of Guthrie | 29 Jul 1817 |
| Bethia Pyott | spouse to Alexander Langlands, schoolmaster at the Kirk of Guthrie | 22 Jul 1686 |
| Andrew Raitt | Millfield | 29 Aug & 12 Sep 1814 |
| David Raitt | par. of Guthrie, and Elspet Fitchett, his spouse | T. 27 Sep 1662 |
| John Rodger | in the Mains of Guthrie, and Isobel Guthrie, his spouse | T. 25 Feb 1671 |
| Thomas Scrimgeour | wright at Guthrie | T. 15 Jul 1793 and T. 13 Jan 1794 |
| Helen Shanks | spouse to David Downe, in Lonhead of Guthrie | 5 Apr 1614 |
| Janet Strachan | in Myrtoune of Guthrie | 4 Nov 1583 |
| Janet Tulloch | spouse to John Adam, in Pykertown of Guthrie | 22 Jul 1686 |
| Francis Wallace | in Eastertown of Guthrie | T. 10 Jun 1748 |
| Isobel Watchman | spouse to Patrick Mann, in Pykertoune of Hiltoune, par. of Guthrie | 28 Mar 1614 |
| Margaret Whyte | widow of John Guthrie of Guthrie | 9 & 14 Dec 1815 |
| Rev. James Will | minister of Guthrie | 25 Dec 1818 |
Testaments of Kirkbuddo people from the Register of Testaments of the Commissariot of Brechin, 1576-1800
'T' before the date indicates that the copy in the register is lost, but the original testament is extant.
| Robert Bean | in Grayfaulds of Kirkbuddo, thereafter in Cotton of Tulles | T. 1 Dec 1779 |
| Janet Bell | spouse to John Mudie, in Ward of Kirkbuddo | 19 Apr 1723 |
| Francis Erskine, late of Kirkbuddo | 24 Oct 1733 | |
| James Espline | in Kirkbuddo | 8 Jun 1722 |
| Agnes Guiddell | spouse to John Lindsay, in Mure of Kirkbuddo | 23 Dec 1680 |
| Margaret Watson | spouse to John Railze, alias Wilsoun, in Blakhillok of Kirkbuddo | 12 Jun 1594 |
| Elspet Winster | sometime at the Holl mill of Kirkbuddo | 26 Jun 1688 |
Testaments of Guthrie people from the Register of Testaments of the Commissariot of St Andrews, 1549-1800
| Alexander Guthrie of that ilk | par. of Tannadyce | 18 Feb and 9 May 1615 |
| Alexander Guthrie of that ilk | par. of Tannadyce | 19 Apr 1619 |
Testaments of Guthrie and Kirkbuddo people from the Register of Testaments of the Commissariot of Edinburgh, 1514-1600
| Agnes Falconer | sometime spouse to Alexander Guthrie of that ilk, in Angus | 2 Nov 1591 |
| David Scrymgeour | in Hoilmylne, par. of Kirkbuddo, and sher. of Forfar | 7 Jul 1586 |
Images of the original records for Guthrie and Kirkbuddo:
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