The Scottish War Graves Project

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

In memory of Katherine MacKenzie wife of Alexander MacKenzie, Merchant in London who died at Hill Cottage, Dingwall on 15th Sep 1865 aged 79. And Katherine Mackenzie her daughter, widow of Roderick MacKenzie, Major, HEIES who died at Strathpeffer on 25th May 1881 aged 53. Also of Katherine Mackenzie daughter of Major MacKenzie above mentioned who died at Perth on 22nd Oct 1870 and whose remains were interred in The Wells Hill Cemetery there aged 33.

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

1862. Sacred to the memory of Charlotte Walker who departed this life at Dingwall on the 20th of March 186? Aged 83 years. Relict of Captain Francis MacLean, Royal Navy who died in Aberdeen on the 21st of March 1837. In her were united in an eminent degree the dualities of a dutiful wife and an affectionate mother, an amiable and benevolent disposition endeared her through life to all who knew her, and at its close her uniformly meek and lowly submission as a Christian conspicuously appeared. This stone was erected from the gift of one of their dutiful sons Alexander MacLean who died in the prime of life on the 23rd of March 1857 in Lat. 20° 24 S Long. 31° 58.4 W on his homeward passage from Geelong in command of the ship Thames of London. Cited to the cherished memory of Charlotte MacLean who departed this life at Dingwall on the 23rd of July 1861 aged 17 years, the beloved daughter of Donald Ross, Surgeon and his spouse Isabella Elizabeth MacLean. Here are deposited the mortal remains of Donald Ross, Surgeon who died at Dingwall on the 27th of May 1868 aged 65 years and of his spouse Isabella Elizabeth Maclean, daughter of Captain Francis MacLean, RN who died at Dingwall on the 29th May 1887 aged 78 years.

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

Sacred to the memory of Barbara Dingwall spouse of John MacPherson, late Serjeant Major of 1st Regt. Ross-Shire Local Militia who departed this life on the 5th May 1820 aged 37 years.

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

Sacred to the memory of Angus McLeod Esq. late Cap. & Adj. of the Ross Militia previously Lieut. In the 78th Reg of Foot who departed this life on the 7th October 1833 aged 65 years much and justly esteemed. This stone is placed over his remains by his daughter Justina of Upper Canada as a tribute to the memory of an affectionate and beloved Parent.

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

1856. To the memory of William McPherson who died on 18th April 1854 aged 18 years and Donald McPherson who died on 3rd Sep 1855 aged 15 years. Erected by their father Colour Sergt Donald McPherson late of the 42nd Royal Highlanders who died on the 11th Feb 1855 aged 74 years.

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

Erected by Norman McSwayed in memory of his father Angus McSwayed formerly Pipe Major, 78th Highlanders and latterly of the H.R.M. Dingwall who died 11th Dec 1867 aged 67 years.

**Mod edit Adam**
H.R.M. will stand for Highland Rifle Militia

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

Sacred to the memory of Rose wife of Captn. Thomas Munro of the 42nd Royal Highland Reg. who died 25th April 1825 aged 58 years.

Ghostwhisperer · Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 3799 Location: Ross-Shire

Margaret Rosevear of St Austell Cornwall who died at Dingwall 10.01.1911 aged 65 years wife of Hugh Urquhart Ex Master Gunner R.G.A. also the said Hugh Urquhart died 21st March 1921aged 82 and William Hugh Urquhart son of Katherine & F.W. Urquhart died in infancy.

Keptie · Joined: 30 Mar 2009 Posts: 54 Location: Letham Forfar angus

The Skye & Lochalsh Roll of Honour by Graham Ross lists :

I have abbreviated it as I made notes from the full wording on the Roll of Honour

Private Lewis A R Gillanders , Machine Gun Corps

Pte L .A. R. Gillanders was 22 years of age , born Portree , lived with his parents , Andrew & Helen Gillanders . His father, Andrew Gillanders was a local Schoolheadmaster . He enlisted in the East Yorks Regiment in 1915 , sent to France and whilst in France transferred to the newly formed Machine Gun Corps in 1917 . Whilst serving with the Machine Gun Corps he was severely wounded and after treatment was discharged as unfit and returned home to Portree . On 1 December 1919 at the schoolhouse in Portree he died as a result of his wounds . He is listed on the Portee War Memorial .

I recall that this Graham Ross roll of honour has him buried in the old Cemetery at Portee but I visited Pte Lewis A R Gillanders grave in the recent months and his parents and grandparents are nearby his in the Churchyard in Dingwall ...

Pte L.A.R. Gillanders is also listed on the Portree Secondary School war memorial in the Portree High School .

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Patrick W Anderson