Memorial to Janet Walker
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Memorial to Janet Walker
Image: © Lairich Rig Taken: 27 Mar 2013
This finely carved memorial was "erected by Thomas Weir, writer, Glasgow, and Jeanie MacIndoe, his wife, in memory of their daughter, Janet Walker, (Nettie), born 3rd September 1876, died 1[4th July 1881?]" (part of the inscription has flaked off). The parents, and other members of the family, are also commemorated. "Writer", as Thomas Weir is described in the inscription, was then the usual term for a lawyer, notary, or solicitor. This is one of the memorials that is specifically mentioned in the cemetery's listing text (see the end-note for a link). The memorial, which is located near the eastern edge of the cemetery (Image), is described there as a composite column entwined with bay leaf garland. The sculptor was T F Hunter of Glasgow. He was one of the founders of Hunter & Clark, a firm that was in existence until recently, and he had previously been one of the partners of the firm Arnott & Hunter.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.001436
Longitude
-4.711709