Memorial to William MacKinlay
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Memorial to William MacKinlay
Image: © Lairich Rig Taken: 5 Nov 2012
The stone is located near the eastern boundary wall of Image; the church can be seen in the background of the present photograph. Local histories record that William MacKinlay was for many years collector and treasurer for the Leven Gas Light Company, and that, when the village of Alexandria was in its infancy, and supplying water was a problem, MacKinlay and others promoted a private water company to supply part of the village. It is also noted that "deceased had outlived several wives"; this is borne out by the inscription on the stone, which is as follows (note that the wives are not listed in chronological order): "William MacKinlay in memory of Helen Houston his wife, who died Feb. 12 1865 aged 62 years, also his wife Margaret Robertson, who died 20th April 1839, aged 30 years, and Janet Rice his wife, who died 1st Nov'r 1870, aged 50 years, also the above William MacKinlay, who died 11 Dec'r 1890, aged 84 years."
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Image Location
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55.98539
Longitude
-4.57991