HEADSTONE INSCRIPTIONS East Wemyss & West Wemyss Cemeteries

[Morris2013]

Hi Norrie

wow...you are a star. Thanks so much.

The Alexander Young (1834-1908) who erected the first stone died in 1908. I did not mention him because he drowned on The Hynde, south side at East Wemyss and I was not sure if he would be buried there. He was originally a farm worker from Scoonie, but later worked in the coal mines. His wife Betsy Rintoul was from Wemyss and the daughter of linen weavers. Alexander and his wife Betsy had 10 children, but Betsy and 3 daughters tragically all died from TB in a very short space of time.

His eldest son Alex Young (1858-1951) was my great grandfather and was a miner in the Great Michael pit. His wife Jean/Jane Adamson (1857-1939) and he had 6 children. I never knew that the eldest son Alex (1883-1941) was the organist at the church, he was originally a miner but a gifted pianist and later in life a music teacher in Edinburgh.

The James Adamson was the husband of Alex and Jane's daughter Mary.

I am a little surprised there is no stone for Alex and Jane's three children. John Young (b1891) aged 5 died in 1896 of diphtheria, William Young (b1886) died in 1917, he was a miner and then because of TB was the projectionist at the local Picture Palace at the time of his death and Jane Young (b1898) died in 1919

If its not asking too much could you check a couple of others ?

Betsy Rintoul's parents. James Rintoul (1805 - 1886) a linen weaver died in East Wemyss, as did his wife, Janet Rintoul ms McBain (1806-1884)

James Rintoul's parents were a Walter Rintoul, a linen hand loom weaver, and a Margaret ms Williamson although I do not have any date for their deaths which would be before 1855 or whether they died in East Wemyss.

Janet McBain's parents were an Alexander Bain, a stone mason and Elizabeth ms Simson from Dysart but their daughter Janet married in East Wemyss and so it's possible they may have died there.

Whether you find any more or not, I just wanted to say a real thank you for the images and what you found.

Kind Regards

Morris

[NorrieG]

Hi Morris  these are the only Rintoul stones in East Wemyss Cemetery
do you see any of interest

26.   Erected by Margaret Rintoul in memory of David Mitchell Knox her beloved husband of d. at Burntisland 27.4.1918 aged 66y, the result of an accident. Margaret Rintoul wife of David Knox d. 26.3.1924 aged 84y - Verse

223.   Sacred to the memory of John Rintoul d. 8.6.1876 aged 73y. Also Margaret Smart his wife d. 13.6.1878 aged 66y and Walter Smart Rintoul their son d. 28.8.1877 aged 35y. Also their son-in-law John Hunter d. at Glasgow 4.1.1885 aged 42y. Also Margaret Ann Rintoul Hunter d. 26.5.1925 aged 84y, their son John Allan Hunter beloved husband of Mary McMillan d. 20.5.1935 aged 54y, their son John Wemyss Hunter d. 22.10.1938 aged 33y. Mary Ann McMillan Hunter d. 11.12.1944 aged 68y, her son Kenneth George Hunter d. 30.9.1951 aged 39y, her son John Douglas Hunter d. 26.3.1984 aged 68y

1026.   Erected by Elizabeth Tait ILMO her dear husband William Briggs d. 16.12.1939 aged 44y. Also her father William Tait d. 10.8.1934 aged 63y. Also her mother Dora Rintoul d. 14.4.1958 aged 88y. Also the above Elizabeth Tait d. 10.11.1961 aged 63y – A token of respect from Kirkcaldy staff

In memory Elizabeth Thomson wife of Walter Rintoul d. 18.6.1880 aged 39y, the above Walter Rintoul d. 21.4.1905 aged 70y. Also their family James d. 11.5.1865 aged 16m buried in Old Churchyard. Betsy d. 2.8.1877 aged 16y. Elizabeth d. 18.11.1879 aged 8y. Maggie 22.3.18*6 aged 11y.

Erected by Williamina Walker d. 20.7.1964 beloved wife of John Rintoul and mother of James & Ronald. Also the above James Rintoul d. 4.7.1972 aged 79y. Also their son Dr. Ronald Rintoul d. 20.8.1986 aged 61y. At rest

Nothing in the FFHS. pre 1850 deaths in Fife for Walter Rintoul & Margaret Williamson
Nothing for Alexander Bain

Norrie

[Morris2013]

Hi Norrie

Thanks

#26  The Margaret Rintoul married to David Knox is the sister of the Elizabeth Betsy Rintoul who was married to the Alexander Young (d1908) who's headstone you found. Margaret was another daughter of James Rintoul the weaver and his wife Janet McBain

The Elizabeth Thomson, who died aged 39 buried with the 4 young children who died,  was the first wife of Walter Rintoul.  Another 4 children survived that I know of.  Walter Rintoul was also a child of James Rintoul the weaver and Janet McBain, and brother to Betsy and Margaret. I have his death as 1903, not 1905. He was named after his paternal grandfather Walter who was the father of James the weaver

#1026 The Dora Rintoul mother of Elizabeth Tait was the daughter of Walter Rintoul and Elizabeth Thomson

#223 John Rintoul born circa 1803 was probably a brother of James the weaver

I am not sure where James Rintoul the weaver(d 1886)  and his wife Janet McBain (d 1884) might have been buried if not in East Wemyss. They had another son John Rintoul, a stone mason,  who died in 1894 in Anstruther, and also two small children Janet and James who I think died by 1851.

Thanks for searching and for what you have found.

Kind Regards

Morris

[Slip1303]

Hi

I am looking for the headstone of my grandmother, Margaret Ness Welsh.  She died March 1941 and was buried in the old part of East Wemyss cemetery.
Can you help please?

Many thanks

Andrea

[NorrieG]

I am looking for the headstone of my grandmother, Margaret Ness Welsh.  She died March 1941 and was buried in the old part of East Wemyss cemetery.

Hi Andrea this is the inscription from East Wemyss, photograph attached

11      In memory of Margaret NESS wife of Forbes WELSH
      died 13.3.1941 age 41
      also his wife Mary  SLOAN died 23.10.1970 age 72

these are 2 other inscriptions 10 is next to it and could be Forbes parents


10      Forbes WELSH died 31.1.1946 age 72
      Wife Alison HUTCHISON died 18.8.1949 age 79

this could be another son and the brother of Forbes and could Nan be the sister of
Margaret?

13      John WELSH died 22.8.1967 age 65
      wife Nan T NESS died 27.11.1981 age 81

I also research Welsh in Wemyss/ Buckhaven have you got further back?

Norrie

[Slip1303]

Hi Norrie

That's great - thank you!!
I've checked with my mum (my dad passed away Dec 2011) and she doesn't recognise inscription 10 so not sure if they are related to us.  Inscription 13 is my dad's uncle and auntie who where both siblings of my dad's mother and father (which I didn't know).  My grandfather (Forbes Welsh) is buried beside Margaret and Mary but unfortunately his name was never put on the headstone.
My great grandfather was called Peter Welsh who was the father of Forbes and john.  There was also a sister called Ina??  Not sure what her married name would have been though.
My dad spent some of his childhood in methil so i think some of the family would have been from the buckhaven area.  Have you any other information on the name Ness?
I'm seeing my mum at the weekend so hopefully will get more information then.
Many thanks

Andrea

[NorrieG]

 My grandfather (Forbes Welsh) is buried beside Margaret and Mary but unfortunately his name was never put on the headstone.

Hi Andrea  I acessed the marriage Certificate for Forbes Welsh & Margaret Ness
and it gives

Marriage Certificate 6.8.1937 Osborne House Leven after banns Ch of Scot.
Forbes Wyles Welsh age 33 Engineer Berwery House East Wemyss
parents Forbes Welsh Stockeeper & Alison  Hutchison
Margaret Grant Ness age 38 Ironmongers Asst. Wood bank House East Wemyss
parents Peter Ness Storekeeper Colliery & Eliza Page
Witness  James D Penman & Jeannie Beveridge

this would meant that Margaret Ness died after only 4 years of Marriage

Your other GGrandfather was called Peter Ness
Inscription East Wemyss
1234.   Cherished memories of Eliza Page the dearly beloved wife of
 Peter Ness d. 17.9.1949 aged 79. She was gentle, loving and kind.
Also the above Peter Ness d. 16.10.1951 aged 82. United
Peter Ness was born 24.2.1869 Falkland to William Ness & Agnes Taylor
married 2.1.1862 Markinch

10      Forbes WELSH died 31.1.1946 age 72
      Wife Alison HUTCHISON died 18.8.1949 age 79
Forbes Welsh was born 11.9.1873 Wemyss parents John Welsh & Elizabeth Wyles

could this be right?
Norrie
 

[williemcnab]

Hi Mitch,
I am the great, great, great granddaughter of Alex and Elizabeth (Taylor) Patrick.
Their son Alexander and his wife Mary (Miller) came to New Zealand in 1921. They had 3 children.
Moira , Catherine and John. I am the granddaughter of Catherine.
John Taylor was born 1875 - Died 1951
Son Alexander was born 1897 - Died 1976
I have birth dates and death dates of most of the Patrick Family from the Patrick Bible. It was handed down to me from my great Aunty Moria who use to travel to Scotland to visit her grandparents. I also have photos

[williemcnab]

Hi Mitch and welcole to Roots web,and success on your first post

you asked
I am in Australia and researching information and gravesites of the Patrick family, in particular Alexander Patrick, miner from Wemyss, and his wife Elizabeth (nee Taylor, from Airdrie and also from a mining family). Both would have passed away sometime between 1892 and 1913. I am sorry, I do not have birthdates for these.
Also of interest are their sons, George, John Taylor, Alexander, Andrew Taylor, James, William, and William David Taylor, all Patricks of course, and all born between 1873 and 1892. Again, I do not have deceased dates for these.
I would be most appreciative if you could let me know of any grave information or photographs you may find for this family.

THIS MAY BE OF SOME USE

Alexander Patrick & Elizabeth Taylor

Headstone inscription Easw Wemyss
64    Erected by Alexander PATRICK in memory of his wife
   Elizabeth Taylor who died at East Wemyss 8.2.1903 age 47
   Above Alexander PATRICK who was accidently killed
   2.12.1905 age 57
   also son Alexander PATRICK who was accidently killed
   12.1.1913 age 34

Children
George Patrick Coalminer 24.7.1873 wemyss
John Taylor Patrick Blacksmith 3.7.1875 Ballingry died 15.1.1951
Headstone inscription East Wemyss
In Memory of our Father & Mother
John Taylor PATRICK died 15.1.1951 age 75
Wife Sophia BURT died 13.8.1951 age 76
Daughter Andrewina died 3.3.1910 age 11 months
Daughter Margaret died 31.7.1922 age 8 1/2years

Alexander Patrick 2.7.1878 Wemyss died 12.1.1913
Andrew Taylor Patrick 17.8.1881 Wemyss died 16.7.1950
James Patrick 12.7.1884 wemyss
Christopher W Patrick 23.12.1887 died 8.8.1980
William Patrick 11.12.1890 died 22.12.1890
William David Taylor Patrick 24.3.1892 Wemyss died 8.5.1965

Alexander Patrick Parents George Bisset Patrick & Margaret Peter
George B Patrick born 24.3.1822 Wemyss died at sea 4.11.1853
Married Margaret Peter 15.9.1845
Children James Patrick born 19.4.1848 Merchant Seaman
Married Elizabeth Philp 7.10.1868 Wemyss
Alexander Patrick born 13.1.1850 Buckhaven married Elizabeth Taylor

George B Patrick parents James Patrick & Agnes Webester
James Patrick parents Alexander Patrick & Mary Philp
Alexanders Parents John Patrick & Janet Hurlay

Margaret Peter parents Alexander Peter & Janet Kinnear

have attached photos

Norrie

Hi Norrie and Mitch
I am the gg granddaughter of John Taylor Patrick I thought maybe Mitch you might like some Photos
John Taylor Patrick
Sophia (Burt) Patrick