The Scottish War Graves Project

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject: Inveresk Cemetery, East Lothian

St Michael's Church, Inveresk Musselburgh, East Lothian occupies the highest point on a ridge lying to the south of Musselburgh and above the River Esk. The impressive edifice of St Michael's Parish Church lies at the western end of the village of Inveresk and its prominent location ensures it can be seen over a wide area.

A church is said to have occupied this site since the 6th Century. One of which was dedicated to St Michael and All Angels and was granted to Dunfermline Abbey by David I c.1128.The present structure, which was built in 1805, takes the form of a Georgian box, with a tall tower above. The inside was remodelled in 1893 and the entrance moved from the north side to the south.

The churchyard contains memorials from the late 17th Century and many noted individuals from the surrounding area lie there, including the Lords Elphinstone, the Hopes of Pinkie and Craighall and Thomas Mylne, the architect.

There are also 72 CWGC graves within the cemetery.

National Grid Ref: NT344721.

The gates to St Michael's, with a side view of the WWI Memorial on the left, just outside the gate.

Section A

Section B

Section C

Section E

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject: Anderson, Charles Gray

Name: ANDERSON, Charles Gray
Initials: C G
Nationality: UK
Rank: Corporal
Regiment/Service: 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen’s Bays)
Unit Text:
Age: 24
Date of Death: 19/04/1916
Service No: 6007
Awards:
Additional Info: Son of William and Louisa Anderson, husband of Sarah Loughran Anderson of 10 Norvale Ave Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: C.1140

Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject: Begbie, Robert Gibson

Name: BEGBIE, Robert Gibson
Initials: R G
Nationality: UK
Rank: Gunner
Regiment/Service: Royal Garrison Artillery
Unit Text: 390th Siege Bty
Age: 43
Date of Death: 19/02/1918
Service No: 322614
Awards: Husband of Margaret Murdoch Begbie of 9 Lochend Road Musselburgh.
Additional Info:
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: C. 548
Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject: Bisset, J L

Name: BISSET, J L
Initials: J L
Nationality: UK
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers
Unit Text:
Age:
Date of Death: 26/03/1921
Service No:
Awards:
Additional Info:
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: C 6
Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard

I have walked past this stone on numerous occassions whilst at Inveresk and did not realise it was the elusive Bisset stone I had been looking for!!!!

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject: Brown, D

Name: BROWN, D
Initials: D
Nationality: UK
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Unit Text: 1st Bn
Age:
Date of Death: 05/11/1918
Service No: S/9372
Awards:
Additional Info:
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: C. 768
Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject: Brown, J

Name: BROWN, J
Initials: J
Nationality: UK
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Unit Text:
Age:
Date of Death: 04/07/1918
Service No: 315812
Awards:
Additional Info:
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: B. 913
Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject: Brown, Robert

Name: BROWN, Robert
Initials: R
Nationality: UK
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
Unit Text: King. 2734. 7th Bn
Age: 17
Date of Death: 11/04/1915
Service No: 2734
Awards:
Additional Info: Son of Thomas and Christina McNeill Brown of 3 R, Old Row, Deantown, Musselburgh
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: C. 442
Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:00 pm Post subject: Brown, Robert Thomson

Name: BROWN, Robert Thomson
Initials: R T
Nationality: Austrailian
Rank: Worker
Regiment/Service: Austrailian Munition Worker
Unit Text:
Age:
Date of Death: 20/03/1919
Service No: 1415
Awards:
Additional Info: Husband of Isabella Brown, 17 Bridge Street, Musselburgh
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: C. 1672
Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:02 pm Post subject: Brown, Peter

Name: BROWN, Peter
Initials: P
Nationality: UK
Rank: Company Serjeant Major
Regiment/Service: Cameron Highlanders
Unit Text: 6th Bn
Age: 31
Date of Death: 28/03/1921
Service No: S/10978
Awards: M.C. D.C.M
Additional Info: Son of Peter and Jemima Brown of Wallyford
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: C. 581
Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:23 pm Post subject: Campbell, Robert

Name: CAMPBELL, Robert
Initials: R
Nationality: UK
Rank: Trimmer
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Unit Text: H M Trawler “Christopher”
Age: 24
Date of Death: 30/03/1917
Service No: 2124/TS
Awards:
Additional Info: Husband of Agnes Laird Moffat Campbell, 174 High Street Musselburgh
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: C. 1203
Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject: Clark, John

Name: CLARK, John
Initials: J
Nationality: UK
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
Unit Text: 8th Bn
Age: 42
Date of Death: 10/03/1919
Service No: 5481
Awards:
Additional Info: Son of James and Agnes Clark of New Kilpatrick, Dumbarton, Husband of Jane Ann Owenson Clark of 80 Jewel Cottages, Portobello
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: C. 422
Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject: Clark, R

Name: CLARK, R
Initials: R
Nationality: UK
Rank: Deck Hand
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Reserve
Unit Text: H M Drifter “Violet II”
Age: 41
Date of Death: 24/03/1917
Service No: 4151/DA
Awards:
Additional Info: Husband of Margaret Halley Clark of 19 Cairds Row, Musselburgh
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: C. 1202
Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:28 pm Post subject: Constable, M E J

Name: CONSTABLE, M E J
Initials: M E J
Nationality: UK
Rank: Clerk
Regiment/Service: Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Unit Text:
Age:
Date of Death: 17/12/1918
Service No: 1263
Awards:
Additional Info:
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: C. 12 North
Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard

This is an other stone that I have walked past on numerous occassions and didn't realise it was on my "wanted" list!

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:29 pm Post subject: Dall, J

Name: DALL, J
Initials: J
Nationality: UK
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders
Unit Text: 2nd Bn
Age: 26
Date of Death: 31/10/1918
Service No: S/7656
Awards:
Additional Info: Husband of Agnes Newbery Dall of Abercorn Cottages, Dunningston
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: C. 1255
Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard

gourdongirl · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:30 pm Post subject: Dickson, R

Name: DICKSON, R
Initials: R
Nationality: UK
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Northamptonshire Regiment
Unit Text:
Age:
Date of Death: 12/05/1916
Service No: 16449
Awards:
Additional Info:
Casualty Type: CWD
Grave/Memorial Ref: C. 1092
Memorial: Inveresk Parish Churchyard