Cathcart Old Parish Churchyard

[daval57]

There might be more Robeena - that grave was only one in a very small area of the cemetery.
I'll keep looking when I go back.

For consistency, could we keep replies on the other thread - my fault - I've opened up 3 threads covering the same thing. 

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[daval57]

Please visit http://www.rootschat.com/links/02q0/ 

[nkbauer]

Hello,
While going through my mother's papers I found two death announcements. One is for Janet Allan Cameron who died on 11 Dec 1918 and the other is for Janet's mother Catherine Clark Allan who died on 28 November 1916. Both were interred in Cathcart cemetery. Has anyone ever seen a gravestone with the name "Allan" on it? I have no other information as to location. I realize the cemetery is not well maintained but should anyone see their names or those of other Allans in that time period I would love to hear from them.
Regards,
Nan

[Dingross]

Hello Dave,

Are you still climbing walls at Cathcart Old?  I'm new to family history, so very late on this topic.  My 3x great grandfather was Session Clerk in Cathcart Parish Church in the first half of the 19th century.  He died 13th January 1854 and I wondered if he might be buried in Cathcart.  His name was James Bell and he was a schoolmaster.  His wife was Jane Bell (m.s. Kerr)  and perhaps she's there too, although she died in Callander.

Have you come across these names in your visits?

Fiona

[daval57]

Sorry Fiona, I've not been for a while.  I used to pass it regularly on the way to visit my mother, but I don't do that any more.  The last time I passed, the wall had been repaired and I never had my grappling hook and climbing gear with me.

I did get a chance to have a wander a while back when the University was carrying out a detailed survey.  They promised to get back to me, but never did.

I might be able to put my hands on my notebook in which I kept a note of all the names I came across.  I'll have a look.

Dave.

[daval57]

No luck in locating my notes.  I had a good isea where they would be, but they're not there.  I have a sneaking suspicion that they were in a shoulder bag that I lent to a friend and have never had returned. 

I recall that the survey was carried out for a thesis by Peta Glew at Glasgow Uni. archaeological department  Was probably about 3 years ago now, maybe a bit longer, but it might be worth contacting the uni.to ascertain whether they still have the MI's.

Many of the stones were damaged, buried flat or simply couldn't be read.  1840;s isn't too bad so if they were there, they might still be legible.

[daval57]

Not having much luck I'm afraid.  There is a little mention of the survey I mentioned at the bottom right of the articles here (the link should take you straight there, open full screen, then there is a zoom slide).

http://issuu.com/lovearchaeologymagazine/docs/lovearchaeologymagazineissue2/51

[daval57]

Better, but I don't know if contact email is still valid given that it was 3 years ago.  Worth a try.
http://www.localnewsglasgow.co.uk/2010/05/page/3/


..... and this might be too cheeky, Peta has a page on Facebook.... https://www.facebook.com/peta.lucyglew?fref=ts

[Dingross]

Thank you for all of this.  Shame about the wall!! Although, by the sound of the article on wee it's probably just as well it's been repaired.

I've gone for the direct, if cheeky, approach and sent a message to Peta Glew through Facebook.

Thanks again,

Fiona