Cambusnethan Cemetery Grave Search - Part 1

[Lodger]

Kris,

Not much luck I'm afraid, just the one child.

STILLBORN FEMALE McFARNON, Wishaw.
Parents - Thomas McFarnon and Sarah Quigley.
Interred in common ground, 12th october 1880.

Lodger.

[LWLen]

Lodger, that's absolutely great information, thank you very much. I had details of a few of those children but there are a whole load more that you've just uncovered for me - and yes, you are right about two brothers being married to two sisters, it didn't half cause me some confusion the first time I saw that!

Is the "common ground" in one particular place in the cemetery, or are they just plots dug up as and when required? I know there's no particular plot or grave stone to look for in these circumstances, but I thought that if it's one location I'd at least get a photo of the general area next time I'm there as I'm in contact with some of the other relatives who are now living further afield.

Thank you again for your help.

Regards,
Alan

[kris47]

Lodger, thank you for taking the time to check.

Kris

[Lodger]

Alan,

There would have been several areas set aside as common ground and no way of knowing who is where. There may be a stone at plot 552 in the old Private, walled ground part, worth having a look if the area is still accessable. I only live about 2 miles away but haven't been there for years.
If I have time at the weekend (weather permitting) I'll venture up there - camera in hand.

Lodger.

[Canisp]

Hello Lodger,

Do you have any Death Records/Burial details for any of the following Moffat family who I have living in Wishaw between 1828 and 1851, possibly longer although they have left the area by 1861.

JOHN MOFFAT b. 1793 Airdrie, d. bet. 1871 and 1881
JANET THOMSON, wife, b. abt. 1801 Wishaw, probably died bet. 1841 and 1851.
JOHN b. 1816 Airdrie, d. bet. 1881 & 1891.
JANET b. 1818 Airdrie, d. aft. 1850.
ALEXANDER b. abt 1820 New Monkland.
JAMES b. 1823.
ROBERT b 1825 New Monkland.
ANN b. 1828 Wishaw, d. aft. 1840.
ELIZABETH b. bet. 1830 and 1833.
MARY b. 1835 Shotts, d. 1922 Stoneyburn - I already have Mary's details.
WILLIAM b. 1838 Wishaw, d. aft 1850.
JEAN McFERSON MOFFAT b. 1840 Wishaw.

Thanks again,
Canisp

[Lodger]

Canisp,

There is a gravestone in the old Cambusnethan churchyard with the simple inscription -
"1843 Erected by John Moffat and Janet Thomson in memory of their children".

There are records for this plot but they only begin near the end of the 19th century. Here's what there is.
Owners listed as John Moffat and Janet Thomson.
(As always, dates are of internments)
In the South lair -
JAMES MOFFAT, aged 63 years. 5th April 1909.
In the Centre lair -
JOHN MOFFAT, aged 68 years, 28th April 1888.
In the North lair -
MARGARET MOFFAT, aged 86 years. 26th March 1906.

There is a corresponding entry in the Day Book for James.

JAMES MOFFAT, railway porter, Airdrie, aged 63 years, married.
Parents - John Moffat and Margaret Twaddle.
Interred in old churchyard 5th April 1909.

There is an entry in the paupers burial book -

JOHN MOFFAT, coalminer, Palacecraig, aged 14 years.
Parents - John Moffat and Margaret Twaddle.
Interred in old churchyard 28th January 1867.

I found a lair in the new cemetery, section D number 436.
All of the following are buried in it.

JAMES MOFFAT, engine keeper, Wishaw, aged 56 years, married.
Parents - John Moffat and Janet Thomson.
24th May 1892.

JOHN MUIR, miner, Wishaw, aged 20 years, single.
Parents - John Muir and Agnes Thomson.
18th June 1896.

AGNES F.F. MUIR, Wishaw, aged 2 years.
Parents - Charles Muir and Jane Moffat.
18th June 1896. (same day as last burial).

HENRY FINLAY MUIR, ironworker, died Glasgow Royal Infirmary, usual residence 21 McAlpine St Wishaw, aged 24 years, single.
Parents - John Muir and Agnes Thomson.
14th November 1908.

AGNES MUIR, Wishaw, aged 58 years, widow.
Parents - William Thomson and Marion Finlay.
26th March 1912.

Hope this leads somewhere. Palacecraig is just outside of Airdrie.

Lodger.

[Canisp]

Thanks Lodger, I'm off to GROS tomorrow so this info will make things a bit easier to find.

Cheers,
Canisp

[sage]

Hi Lodger, 

Still tracking down the McNeill clan from Cambusnethan and wondered if you might know of some burials for family of Archibald McNeill and Elizabeth McConnell who married in 1885.  They had at least 10 children.

With thanks,

Heather.

[Lodger]

Hi Heather, nothing for this family I'm afraid.
I was at the old churchyard yesterday, it's a mess! Lots of vandalism. Some areas have been fenced-off as unsafe, a great pity.

Lodger