Lost Graveyards and cemeteries

[Lodger]

Hi Chudleigh,

Yes, by all means use the image. One of my gt-gt-gt-grandmothers was baptised by the minister of that church shortly after her birth, she was born on 20th September 1800, 220 years ago.
The building now houses the auction market belonging to L.S. Smellie Ltd.
I think one stone has survived from the burial ground which is now the car park behind Hamilton Town Hall and Central Library, it is built into the back boundary wall of the car park.

[Lodger]

Hi Chudleigh, here is the picture you asked for in your p.m. It is taken from Muir Street, the road running up on the left is Lower Auchengramont Rd, the burial ground would have been on the left, out of the picture.

[Chudleigh]

Hi Lodger
Could I just clarify - the First Relief Congregational Church (United Presbyterian) became the Muir Street Relief Church and then became Auchingramont Church, before the congregation moved away, presumably in the first half of the 20th century?  You've probably seen it, but there was a fascinating photo of the burial ground in The Hamilton Advertiser, including Keiths Buildings in the background.
Chudleigh

[Lodger]

Yes, I think it was always officially "1st Relief Congregation" but that was too much of a mouthful for the good folk of Hamilton, so it was known locally as "Muir St Relief". It moved up to Brandon Street I think and then later merged with Auchingramont. This chart may be useful. I've seen the picture, yes.