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Title: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: dundee lass on Tuesday 01 February 11 16:37 GMT (UK)
Hi,can anyone tell me where Wrights ground cemetery is in south leith.
My ancestor was buried there in 1805, james Strachan (director of the customs, Leith)
His death certificate indicates that his grave is 8 paces north from the main gate.
I would like to visit and find his grave. Any information would be appreciated,thank you Dundee lass
Title: Re: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: MonicaL on Tuesday 01 February 11 17:33 GMT (UK)
Hi Dundee Lass

I think Wrights Ground is an area within South Leith Churchyard. There is also I believe in the same Churchyard, an area referred to as Mariners (Sailors) Ground, there may be more named areas within the grounds

There is this reference http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/254437/details/edinburgh+leith+kirkgate+south+leith+parish+church+churchyard/ 

I am wondering whether this is a modern reference to it www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/9888/kirkgate_cemetery_south_leith

Monica  :)

Added: The map and location showing for Kirkgate seems to match in terms of location with this www.panoramicearth.com/4943/Edinburgh/South_Leith_Parish_Church
Title: Re: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: dundee lass on Thursday 03 March 11 13:11 GMT (UK)
Hi Monica, I have had it confirmed that he is buried there. Thank you very much for your help and pointing me in the right direction, it is much appreciated.Kind regards Dundee Lass
Title: Re: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: Hibee on Friday 04 March 11 12:56 GMT (UK)
Hi Dundee Lass

I have the MIs for South Leith.  Before you visit, you should know that there are no Strachans listed, indicating that the grave is unmarked.

Sorry.

Hibee
Title: Re: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: dundee lass on Friday 04 March 11 15:18 GMT (UK)
hello, I have contacted the Church historian and Genealogist who has confirmed the burial place of my ancestor in the church records, there is no longer a gravestone as the Hospital (which was beside the church) was demolished in 1822 and the Hospital land went to increasing the size of the Churchyard called the "New Burying ground". Then between 1836 and 1848 the Churchyard was used as a builders yard for the restoration of the Church and there were many complaints about stones be moved elsewhere or removed completely.
But thank you very much for looking up the index for me, it was kind of you many thanks Dundee Lass
Title: Re: south leith cemetery
Post by: patton1779 on Monday 20 May 13 15:32 BST (UK)
Hi Hibee, I see you have the MI's for Leith South and wondered if you'd be kind enough to look up a grave for me?
My ancestors surnames are Paton and Sclater. I know they themselves haven't a headstone, but they are buried next to Wilson the Caddie. Could you please look Wilson the Caddie up for me and tell me what his stone says so that I will know what to look for when I visit the cemetery later this year.

Kind regards
Russ Jones
Title: Re: south leith cemetery
Post by: patton1779 on Monday 20 May 13 18:38 BST (UK)
Just discovered that Wilson the Caddie's first name was John if that helps

Cheers
Russ
Title: Re: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: Hibee on Monday 20 May 13 18:53 BST (UK)
Hi Russ

Sorry - I don't see any record for (John) Wilson the Caddie in South Leith.

There is a James Paton (d. 1787) and John Paton (d. 1950)

Hibee
Title: Re: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: patton1779 on Monday 20 May 13 19:03 BST (UK)
Thanks Hibee. Are the two Patons mentioned the only Patons? I'd be interested in the James Paton headstone if that's not too much trouble.

Regards
Russ
Title: Re: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: Hibee on Tuesday 21 May 13 09:04 BST (UK)
Hi Russ

Yes, only 2 Patons.

217. James Paton d. 25 Feb 1787? aged 30. Erected by widow. 2 infants.

Regards

Hibee
Title: Re: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: patton1779 on Tuesday 21 May 13 17:35 BST (UK)
Thanks Hibee

I very much appreciate the help.

Regards
Russ
Title: Re: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: Govinda501 on Saturday 10 January 15 16:09 GMT (UK)
Hi Hibee

I have two ancestors buried at South Leith as children in the 1840's.  They died a year or so apart and were both buried near " Malcolm & Innes' " flatstone.  I wonder if you can find a mention of Malcolm, Innes, or even Malcolm Innes.  I was just wondering if it was a random burial place or if they were related.
Thank you very much.

Govinda
Title: Re: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: Hibee on Saturday 10 January 15 18:42 GMT (UK)
Hi Govinda

Sorry- there is neither a Malcolm or an Innes listed in South Leith MIs (apart from a Malcolm on the War Memorial).

Hibee
Title: Re: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: Govinda501 on Saturday 10 January 15 21:45 GMT (UK)
Oh well.  Thanks for looking Hibee.  :)
Title: Re: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: Matt R on Saturday 01 September 18 16:29 BST (UK)
Hi Hibee,

I've just discovered this post and was wondering if you still have the South Leith MI's? If so, can I request a lookup please?

The families I am interested in are HASTIE/HASTY and LEGATE/LEGGET and should they have gravestones I would be very grateful if you could help me as I intend to visit the cemetery in October.

Sorry to latch on to this thread - it's pure chance I've found it.

Regards,
Matt.
Title: Re: Can you help? Wrights ground south leith cemetery
Post by: Hibee on Sunday 02 September 18 10:01 BST (UK)
Hi Matt

Sorry - none of these names listed in South (or North) Leith.

Regards

Hibee