Headstone search - Rosehill Cemetery, Montrose

[Jamjar]

Thank you kindly, Lynda.

Don't go to any trouble, though, as there's always another day.

Jamjar

[lyndyloo6]

Hi Jamjar,

Just to say that I had a quick look today but to no avail.  I am going back in a few weeks so by that time you should have the details of the location.  I discovered my gt grannys grave today, and guess what........it was the same place as I located my 3 x gt grandmothers grave.....exactly the same one.....ah well at leasat I know now.  Her name is not on the headstone though, and my gt gt grandfathers brother is also in there.
Just let me know and I will get you a picky the next time I am there.


Take care,
Lynda

[Jamjar]

Thank you very much, Lynda. I'll surely let you know if ever they reply to my email.

It's a shame your Gt Gran's name wasn't on the headstone. Maybe you could get it added.

Jamjar

[lyndyloo6]

I was thinking that Jamjar, but the stone seems to be quite porous and kinda delicate.  Must be the sea air I think.  There were a lot of them very worn/eroded and the facing had fallen off some and is lying at the side.

Regards,
Lynda

[Jamjar]

I saw a lot of that problem in Dumfries, also. May just be the constant rain that causes it. 
Jamjar

[Jamjar]

Well, Lynda,

No luck here. 

Following is the reply: Unfortunately Burial Records for Rosehill Cemetery begin in 1894 so unfortunately the interment that you are looking for predates records.

Jamjar

[lyndyloo6]

Hi Jamjar,

your anccester died after mine.  She died in 1856.  My Gt GRanny is buried in there.  Can you think of any other ancester who died after that date (the recording point) as they may be in there.    All round the edge of the cemetry are what I call the monied headstones.  These all relatate to the people who were well to do and had money, business.  I am just wondering if they buried people in lines as they died as that would make the search easier.  (Rosehill is very regimented and dare i say crowded....all the headstones are close together, if you know whaat I mean.....
I will be bac up soon and all the details are in my car, so if it has a headstone, I will find it.
You take care,

Lynda

[Jamjar]

Hi Lynda,

No I don't have any clues as to the burial place of others.

They'll turn up one day, I'm sure.

I do thank you for your interest.

Jamjar.

[Forfarian]

May just be the constant rain that causes it. 

The rain isn't constant in Angus. Eastern Scotland is in fact a relatively dry part of the country. Average annual rainfall at RAF Leuchars is 28 inches. This compares with 23 inches at Greenwich, 34 inches in sunny Blackpool, 42 inches at St Mawgan in Cornwall, 32 inches in Rome (Italy) and 51 inches in Orlando (Florida, USA).

It's the type of stone. Sandstone is relatively soft compared to granite, and therefore it was easier for the stonemason to carve in, and probably cheaper too.

Both Dumfries and Angus are in the Devonian sandstone, which is sand laid down about 400 million years ago and partly held together as stone by calcite. Calcite is the commonest form of limestone, and it dissolves in water, especially if the water is acid.

QED

The moral of the tale is, if you want your descendants to be able to find your headstone, get it done in granite. It won't last for ever, because even granite will eventually erode, but it will last a lot longer.