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Memorial Inscription (Section C.)

Erected by Margaret Spence in memory of her husband John Methven, Auctioneer, Dundee, who died 22nd April 1844 aged 56 years also two daughters who died in infancy. The above Margaret Spence died 12th October 1868 aged 82 years. Also their daughter Mary died 3rd March 1881 aged 63 years and their youngest daughter Elizabeth who died 5th April 1906 aged 80 years .

Reproduced from "Register of gravestone inscriptions in Constitution Road, compiled ca 1960." with kind permission of Dundee City Archives.

The passing of John Methven as reported in the Northern Warder and General Advertiser for the Counties of Fife, Perth and Forfar - Tuesday 23 April 1844

"Sudden Death. striking instance of the uncertainty of this life occurred on our streets yesterday afternoon. Mr John Methven, auctioneer, after visiting the Commercial Reading Room, had descended the stairs, and was in the act of turning the corner, when he suddenly fell backwards, and instantly breathed his last. The immediate cause of death is understood to have been apoplexy. He was apparently in previous good health, and had visited our own premises about hour before the melancholy event took place, when he gave his directions regarding an advertisement with his usual preciseness. Mr Methven was gentleman much respected for his correct business habits, and was patronised with a very considerable share of the business of the town in his line, has left a widow and family to mourn his loss."

Register of Lairs 1848-1902

Lair Purchaser Of Lair Or Plot
1115 Margaret Spence, Widow Of John Methven, Auctioneer For Herself And His Family.

Register 8 1864-1938

Date Of Interment Register Number Name & Designation Age Residence & Misc Plot No
07/03/1881 6 Mary Methven 62 Years 8 Sea Wynd 1115 A
16/10/1868 3 Margaret Spence Or Methven 82 Years   1115 B
07/04/1906 2 Elizabeth Methven, Unmarried Daughter Of John Methven 80 Years Linden Bank, Broughty Ferry 1115 B

Register 5 1843-1847

Date of Interment Register Number Name Designation Date of Death Age Place of Birth Cause of Death Last Place of Residence Plot Number
27/04/1844 745 John Methven Auctioneer 22/04/1844 55 years Dundee Supposed Disease of Heart Joint Stock Buildings 1115 B

 

Monumental Inscription (Section C.)

Erected by Thomas Dick, merchant, Nethergate Dundee and Ratchel McKenzie his wife in memory of their dear son Thomas who died on the 17th May 1854 aged 3 years and 8 months.

Reproduced from "Register of gravestone inscriptions in Constitution Road, compiled ca 1960." with kind permission of Dundee City Archives.

 Register of Lairs 1848-1902

Lair Purchaser Of Lair Or Plot
1111 Thomas Dick, Flesher.

Register 8 1864-1938

Date Of Interment Register Number Name & Designation Age Residence & Misc Plot No
06/12/1866 8 Thomas Dick 73 Years   1111 B
07/06/1892 13 Peter Bruce, Mill Overseer 77 Years 25 Strathmartine Road 1111 B

Register 6 1853-1855

Date Of Interment Register Number Name Designation Date Of Death Age Place Of Birth Cause Of Death Last Place Of Residence Plot Number
20/05/1854 1357 Thomas Dick Son Of Thomas Dick, Fruiterer 17/05/1854 3 Years And 8 Months Dundee Lockjaw Nethergate No.94 1111 A

Register 5 1843-1847

Date of Interment Register Number Name Designation Date of Death Age Place of Birth Cause of Death Last Place of Residence Plot Number
17/09/1845 1223 Agnes Cheyne Wife of Thomas Dick, Flesher 12/09/1845 49 Years Lerwick, Shetland Consumption Logie Farm from Nethergate 1111 B

Monumental Inscription (Section C.)

Erected to the memory of Robert Spottiswoode Esquire who died at Dundee on the first day of 1st February 1847.

Reproduced from "Register of gravestone inscriptions in Constitution Road, compiled ca 1960." with kind permission of Dundee City Archives.

 Register of Lairs 1848-1902

Lair Purchaser Of Lair Or Plot
1110 Margaret Spottiswoode, Wife Of Thomas Alexander, Clerk And Elizabeth Spottiswoode, Wife Of George Crockett, Mariner.

Register 5 1843-1847

Date of Interment Register Number Name Designation Date of Death Age Place of Birth Cause of Death Last Place of Residence Plot Number
06/02/1847 633 Robert Spottiswoode Residing at William Street, Forebank, Dundee 1/2/1847 50 years Bengal Dysphasia Ending In Apoplexy William Street, Forebank 1110 B

Monumental Inscription.

1845.
Erected by James Dick, Port ---- ---- ----
and Anne Prain --------
in memory of their -------
Margaret who ------
January 1845 aged -------
Thomas died 12 Apr-------
age 2 years
The above Anne Prain -------
died 29th March 18??--
age 41 ------

Reproduced from a transcribed copy of Sidney Cramer's notebook, Old Bell Street, Dundee [TD73/8/1] with kind permission of the Scottish Genealogy Society, Edinburgh.

Register of Lairs 1848-1902

Lair Purchaser Of Lair Or Plot
111 James Dick, Harbour Porter.

Register 8 1864-1938

Date Of Interment Register Number Name & Designation Age Residence & Misc Plot No
04/03/1880 7 James Dick 71 Years   111 A
31/03/1909 3 Agnes Kinmas Dick, Daughter Of James Dick 68 Years ? Infirmary ? 14 St Marys ? 111 C

Register 8 1860-1864

Date Of Interment Register Number Name Age Plot Number
28/01/1861 536 David Dick 23 Years 111 A

Register 7 1855-1860

Date of Interment Register Number Name Age Plot Number
05/10/1856 1499 Andrew Dick 5 Years 111 A
12/06/1856 1108 Helen Dick 13 Years 111 C

Register 5 1847-1853

Date Of Interment Register Number Name Designation Date Of Death Age Place Of Birth Cause Of Death Last Place Of Residence Plot Number
14/04/1850 648 Thomas Dick Son Of James Dick, Harbour Porter 12/04/1850 22 Months Dundee Measles Vault 111 A
01/04/1851 664 Anne Prain Wife Of James Dick, Harbour Porter 29/03/1851 41 Years Parish Of Inchture Child Birth Vault 111 B

Register 5 1843-1847

Date of Interment Register Number Name Designation Date of Death Age Place of Birth Cause of Death Last Place of Residence Plot Number
02/02/1845 319 Margaret Dick Daughter of James Dick, Harbour Porter 30/01/1845 6 Weeks Dundee Cold Vault 111 C

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