Tyrone - Scarvagherin Burial Ground, Castlederg 

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SCARVAGHERIN BURIAL GROUND, NEAR CASTLEDERG, PARISH OF 
ARDSTRAW

ANDERSON

In loving memory of Joseph PATTON, Gortileck died 25 th 
March 1893 also his wife Jane STEWART died 28 th March 1921 
and their sons William John died 25 th July, 1875 Hugh died 
29 th July 1899 and their daughter Margaret wife of John 
SWEENEY, Donegal died 19 th February, 1903.

(RHS of above stone)

In loving memory of our grand parents Hugh PATTON, Crew and 
his wife Nancy CLARKE also their son Matthew, their daughter 
Eliza Jane and their son Hugh died 4 th February 1912.

(LHS of stone)

also their daughter Jane wife of W.S. ANDERSON, Breen, 
Victoria Bridge died 10 th May, 1938 Elizabeth died at 
Gortileck, Donemana, 17 th November, 1940.

ANDREWS

Erected by his wife in loving remembrance of Stewart YOUNG 
of Meaghey who died 14 th May 1891 aged 60 years. Also his 
wife Margaret YOUNG who died 26 th June 1922 aged 85 years.

(next stone in same grave as above)

In loving memory of Robert ANDREWS who died 6 th September 
1913 aged 74 years. Also his wife Letitia ANDREWS who died 
27 th August 1919 aged 72 years. 

BEATTIE

In remembrance of Samuel LOVE of Crew who died November 8th 
1879 aged 98 years also his wife Sarah LOVE died October 1 
st 1856 aged 63 years also their son Hugh LOVE, died July 14 
th 1878 aged 58 years also Sarah Jane LOVE of Scarvaghern 
died July 31 st 1906 aged 84 years also his son William John 
LOVE died 2 nd October 1910 aged 41 years also Samuel LOVE 
of Crew died 20 th April 1911 aged 82 years also Rebecca 
LOVE of Rockwood, wife of the above Robert LOVE died 1 st 
September 1924 aged 84 years also their son Samuel Beattie 
LOVE of Scarvaghern died 26 th December 1932 aged 66 years 
also Rebecca Mary wife of the above Samuel Beattie LOVE died 
29 th December 1942 aged 57 yearsalso Charles LOVE of 
Rockwood, son of Robert and Rebecca LOVE died 24 th May 1951 
aged 80.

(white marble book plaque in grave in front of main stone)

In loving memory of Reba LOVE, Scarvaghern died 26 th July 
1983 aged 71 years Fred LOVE Scarvaghern died 25 th February 
1992 aged 75 years.

(orange marble scroll plaque in grave in front of main 
stone)

In loving memory of George BEATTIE, Cavan, Castlederg died 9 
th October, 1943 aged 55 years.

BROOKS

William SLOSS - Matthew BROOKS. (more here which I was 
unable to read at time of my visit due to lighting 
conditions).

BROWN

In loving memory of John BROWN (Creevy) died 29 th September 
1898 aged 76 years also his wife Elizabeth died 23 rd April 
1919 aged 85 years also his sister Margaret died 24 th March 
1913 aged 86 years also his daughter Elizabeth died 18 th 
February 1921 aged 52 years also his son Rev. David BROWN, 
M.A.B.D died 10 th February 1944 aged 75 years and his 
daughter Catherine died 21 st July 1949 aged 69 years also 
his son William died 26 th February 1946 aged 75 years. 

CLARKE

In loving memory of Joseph PATTON, Gortileck died 25 th 
March 1893 also his wife Jane STEWART died 28 th March 1921 
and their sons William John died 25 th July, 1875 Hugh died 
29 th July 1899 and their daughter Margaret wife of John 
SWEENEY, Donegal died 19 th February, 1903.

(RHS of above stone)

In loving memory of our grand parents Hugh PATTON, Crew and 
his wife Nancy CLARKE also their son Matthew, their daughter 
Eliza Jane and their son Hugh died 4 th February 1912.

(LHS of stone)

also their daughter Jane wife of W.S. ANDERSON, Breen, 
Victoria Bridge died 10 th May, 1938 Elizabeth died at 
Gortileck, Donemana, 17 th November, 1940.

DOUGHERTY

Here Lyes the body of Rosa DOUGHERTY otherwise WINIE who 
departed this life April 20 th 1796 aged 24 years.

EARLY

Here lieth the body of Owen EARLY who departed this life the 
17 th of March 1796 aged 83 years.

Margaret EARLY departed this life October 10, 1801 aged 17 
years.

GAILEY

In loving memory of William GAILEY, Creevy died 1 st May 
1866 aged 84 years also of his wife Mary died 20 th April 
1857 aged 68 years also their sons Robert died 20 th July 
1887 aged 69 years

William died 18 th March 1893 aged 70 years Samuel died 6 th 
May 1898 aged 68 years. Andrew died 22 nd March 1907 aged 71 
years. 

GAMBLE

In memory of Rebecca the beloved wife of William GAMBLE of 
Bridge-Hill who died 18 th April 1887 aged 30 years also the 
above William GAMBLE who died 4 th September 1920 aged 94 
years

also Sarah Anne GAMBLE of Bridge-Hill who died 16 th March 
1922 aged 79 years also William GAMBLE of Bridge Hill who 
died 25 th September 1926 aged 23 years and William David 
GAMBLE of Coalisland who died 7 th December aged 3 and a 
half years. Also James Fulton GAMBLE M.P. of Bridgehill who 
died 11 th July, 1943 aged 64 years and his wife Anne Jane 
who died 16 th July, 1943 aged 67 years. James Andrew V.E.E. 
died 12 th April, 1978 aged 55 years Rebecca Love Gamble who 
died 5 th January, 1999 age 91 years.

GOMLY

Here lieth the body of Mary McDEAD who departed this life 
March ye 27 th 1775 aged 36 years

This stone was erected by Hugh GOMLY for his wife Mary. 

HENDERSON

In memory of Reverend James HENDERSON minister of 1 st 
Castlederg Presbyterian Church died 20 th December 1818 also 
Marjorie his wife also John HENDERSON of Scarvaghern son of 
above born 1 st May 1800 died 3 rd February 1857 also Mary 
SPROULE wife of John HENDERSON born 5 th February 1805 died 
2 nd January 1883 also James HENDERSON of Scarvaghern son of 
John HENDERSON born 1 st July 1831 died 9 th July 1887 also 
Mary Jane daughter of James HENDERSON born 26 th June 1867 
died 26 th February 1886also Matilda wife of James HENDERSON 
died 5 th December 1923 aged 73 years also their sons Samuel 
died 25 th February 1915 aged 44 years. John died 13 th 
January, 1935 aged 65 years. (the headstone gives no further 
info about Marjorie wife of Rev. James Henderson).

Hugh McCAY (Magheracrigan) died 21 st May, 1891 also his 
sister Matilda HAMILTON died 24 th January, 1915 also his 
two sons Robert died 9 th September, 1924 William died 27 th 
June, 1928 also his daughter Minnie LYONS late of Mayne, 
Omagh died 14 th May, 1933.

HUGER

Here lies the body of Susana HUGER who departed this life 
the 10 th of December 179? Aged 66 years.

JOHNSTON

Erected in loving memory of David JOHNSTON died March 17 th 
1902 aged 68 years also his wife Mary Jane died November 29 
th 1902 aged 70 years also Andrew JOHNSTON died August 28 th 
1908 aged 69 years also his sister Sarah died April 21 st 
1913 aged 68 years. 

KERR

Erected by Rev. Robert KERR of Meaghey in loving memory of 
his brother Rev. John KERR, D.D., who departed this life 
March 6 th , 1890 aged 56 years.

(this stone broken but looks like it would have originally 
stood beside the one above)

Erected in memory of John KERR died May 28 th 1904 aged 76 
years.

LIVINGSTON

The burial ground of Samuel LIVINGSTON of Bridgehill sacred 
to the memory of Rachel LIVINGSTON who died September 7 th 
1891 aged 14 years also her mother Sarah died 2 nd January 
1900 aged 62 years also her father Samuel died 29 th 
November 1902 aged 62 years. 

LOVE 

In affectionate remembrance of Andrew Thomas LOVE who died 
the 8 th of May 1837 aged 44 years also his wife Rebecca, 
who died the 18 th June 1881 aged 87 years also Eliza wife 
of Charles LOVE of Crew, died 9 th of June 1892 aged 66 
years also Charles LOVE of Crew who died the 26 th of 
December 1905, aged 84 years also James Sproule son of 
Charles and Eliza LOVE who died 12 th September 1907 aged 36 
years. Andrew Thomas LOVE of Crew died 7 th August 1926 aged 
65 years.

(small plaque in front of main stone)

also Mary elder daughter of Charles and Eliza LOVE born 17 
th September 1857 died 5 th May 1928

and her sister Sarah Isabella died 2 nd December 1850 aged 
80 years.

In loving memory of Samuel LOVE, Crewe Upper, died 1 st 
March 1893 aged 73 years also his wife Isabella died 5 th 
January 1927 aged 84 years also William MONTEITH (cousin) 
died 8 th July 1930 aged 84 years also their son Robert died 
25 th July 1942 aged 63 years also their daughter Mary Jane 
died 1 st February 1944 aged 60 years and their son John 
James died 12 th November 1962 aged 88 years.

The burying ground of Andrew LOVE of Magheracrigan, erected 
in memory of his wife Rebecca Mayne who died January 21 st 
1893 and their daughter Catherine died 20 th July, 1892 aged 
29 years also the above Andrew LOVE died 9 th March 1905 
aged 81 years and their son George died 18 th February, 1947 
aged 81 years also his daughter Annie died 3 rd January, 
1928 aged 23 years.

In memory of Rebecca the beloved wife of William GAMBLE of 
Bridge-Hill who died 18 th April 1887 aged 30 years also the 
above William GAMBLE who died 4 th September 1920 aged 94 
years

also Sarah Anne GAMBLE of Bridge-Hill who died 16 th March 
1922 aged 79 years also William GAMBLE of Bridge Hill who 
died 25 th September 1926 aged 23 years and William David 
GAMBLE of Coalisland who died 7 th December aged 3 and a 
half years. Also James Fulton GAMBLE M.P. of Bridgehill who 
died 11 th July, 1943 aged 64 years and his wife Anne Jane 
who died 16 th July, 1943 aged 67 years. James Andrew V.E.E. 
died 12 th April, 1978 aged 55 years Rebecca Love Gamble who 
died 5 th January, 1999 age 91 years.

In memory of William Sproule LOVE who died 15 th December 
1884 aged 21 years also James LOVE, Tiveny, who died 4 th 
March, 1905 aged 73 years and his sister Rebecca Ann LOVE 
died 4 th April, 1909, aged 73 years also their brother John 
LOVE died 16 th July 1912 aged 82 years and his wife Rebecca 
Mayne LOVE died 16 th November, 1915 aged 75 years also 
Rebecca Emily daughter of John and Rebecca M. LOVE died 9 th 
October 1947 aged 77 years.

In remembrance of Samuel LOVE of Crew who died November 8 th 
1879 aged 98 years also his wife Sarah LOVE died October 1 
st 1856 aged 63 years also their son Hugh LOVE, died July 14 
th 1878 aged 58 years also Sarah Jane LOVE of Scarvaghern 
died July 31 st 1906 aged 84 years also his son William John 
LOVE died 2 nd October 1910 aged 41 years also Samuel LOVE 
of Crew died 20 th April 1911 aged 82 years also Rebecca 
LOVE of Rockwood, wife of the above Robert LOVE died 1 st 
September 1924 aged 84 years also their son Samuel Beattie 
LOVE of Scarvaghern died 26 th December 1932 aged 66 years 
also Rebecca Mary wife of the above Samuel Beattie LOVE died 
29 th December 1942 aged 57 yearsalso Charles LOVE of 
Rockwood, son of Robert and Rebecca LOVE died 24 th May 1951 
aged 80.

(white marble book plaque in grave in front of main stone)

In loving memory of Reba LOVE, Scarvaghern died 26 th July 
1983 aged 71 years Fred LOVE Scarvaghern died 25 th February 
1992 aged 75 years.

(orange marble scroll plaque in grave in front of main 
stone)

In loving memory of George BEATTIE, Cavan, Castlederg died 9 
th October, 1943 aged 55 years.

LYONS

Hugh McCAY (Magheracrigan) died 21 st May, 1891 also his 
sister Matilda HAMILTON died 24 th January, 1915 also his 
two sons Robert died 9 th September, 1924 William died 27 th 
June, 1928 also his daughter Minnie LYONS late of Mayne, 
Omagh died 14 th May, 1933.

MARTIN

Here Lyes the body of Roger MARTIN who died October the 11 
th 1778 aged 94 years.

McARTHUR

McARTHUR. (no further details on headstone)

McASKIE

In loving memory of David S. McASKIE, Whitehouse, died 3 rd 
October 1942 aged 54 years also his wife Emma Maud died 1 st 
February, 1957 aged 59 years.

McCANNY

James McCANNY departed this life May 12th 1805 aged 61 
years.

Margaret McCANNY departed this life February the 12 th 1802 
aged 25 years.

McCAY

Erected in memory of John McCAY of Kilrail died 26 th June 
1883 aged 77 years. His wife Margaret Fullerton McCAY died 6 
th February 1894 aged 75 years. And their sons Robert McCAY 
died 18 th September 1917 aged 70 years John McCAY 
attorney-at-law, Strabane and Castlederg died 3 rd May 1924 
aged 75 years. Also Nixon McCAY died 6 th May 1925 aged 73 
years.(there are also two older flat stones here which are 
unreadable). 

Hugh McCAY (Magheracrigan) died 21 st May, 1891 also his 
sister Matilda HAMILTON died 24 th January, 1915 also his 
two sons Robert died 9 th September, 1924 William died 27 th 
June, 1928also his daughter Minnie LYONS late of Mayne, 
Omagh died 14 th May, 1933.

McCROSSAN

Here Lyes the Body of Catherine McCROSSAN who died November 
the 15 th 1745 (age is covered up by the ground).

McDEAD

Here lieth the body of Mary McDEAD who departed this life 
March ye 27 th 1775 aged 36 years

This stone was erected by Hugh GOMLY for his wife Mary.

McFARLAND

In loving memory of Rebecca McFARLAND, Kilcroagh, died 15 th 
November 1933.

McMACKEN

Here Lyeth the body of John McMACKEN who departed this life 
23 rd of April 1796 aged 62 years.

MOORE

MOORE. Erected by William of Ednashanlaught in memory of his 
son John who died 20 th May 1893 aged 5 years and 10 months.

MULLEN 

also Catherine MULLEN late of Newtownstewart who departed 
this life December 13 th 1803 aged 84 years.(this is a flat 
stone, there is another name before Catherine but it has 
completely faded, there are also one or two other names 
after Catherine's which also have faded).

oDONNAGHEY

Here lieth the body of Phlip/Pillip oDONNAGHEY who died June 
6. 1739 aged 60 years.

ORR

In loving remembrance of Robert ORR, Listymore, who departed 
this life 6 th December 1920 aged 83 years also his son 
Robert Andrew who died 17 th April 1919 also his brother 
John ORR who died January 1926 also his wife Annie ORR who 
died 19 th July 1929 also their daughter Elizabeth Jane who 
died 27 th December 1932 also their son William John died 6 
th July 1973also their daughter Annie Ethel died 22 nd 
February 1975.

PATTERSON

Sacred to the memory of John PATTERSON died 1916 aged 91 
years also his wife Eleanor died 1890 aged 65 years and 
their son Joseph died 1908 aged 51 years also their son 
James died 17 th April 1926 aged 72 years and their 
daughters. Margaret died Februrary 1930.Elizabeth died 
November 1940.

PATTON

In loving memory of Joseph PATTON, Gortileck died 25 th 
March 1893 also his wife Jane STEWART died 28 th March 1921 
and their sons William John died 25 th July, 1875 Hugh died 
29 th July 1899 and their daughter Margaret wife of John 
SWEENEY, Donegal died 19 th February, 1903.

(RHS of above stone)

In loving memory of our grand parents Hugh PATTON, Crew and 
his wife Nancy CLARKE also their son Matthew, their daughter 
Eliza Jane and their son Hugh died 4 th February 1912.

(LHS of stone)

also their daughter Jane wife of W.S. ANDERSON, Breen, 
Victoria Bridge died 10 th May, 1938 Elizabeth died at 
Gortileck, Donemana, 17 th November, 1940.

PARK

Sacred to the memory of Matthew PARK, Glenglush. (this stone 
is broken facing downwards so I cant read the rest of it, 
there is also another older flat stone underneath).

ROBINSON

Erected by Robert ROBINSON in loving memory of his mother 
Anne ROBINSON who died 14 th June 1877? Aged 70 years. Also 
her husband James ROBINSON died 20 th June 1886 aged 88 
years.

James ROBINSON who died 6 th April 1891 aged 50 years. 
Rebecca ROBINSON died 26 th May 1891 aged 47 years.

ROULSTON

In Loving memory of Jennie ROULSTON wife of James ROULSTON, 
Kilcleen, Castlederg died 2 nd April, 1932.

SLOSS

William SLOSS - Matthew BROOKS. (more here which I was 
unable to read at time of my visit due to lighting 
conditions).

SMITH

In loving memory of Thomas SMITH of Magheralough, who died 4 
th January, 1936 aged 78 years.

SWEENEY

In loving memory of Joseph PATTON, Gortileck died 25 th 
March 1893 also his wife Jane STEWART died 28 th March 1921 
and their sons William John died 25 th July, 1875 Hugh died 
29 th July 1899 and their daughter Margaret wife of John 
SWEENEY, Donegal died 19 th February, 1903.

(RHS of above stone)

In loving memory of our grand parents Hugh PATTON, Crew and 
his wife Nancy CLARKE also their son Matthew, their daughter 
Eliza Jane and their son Hugh died 4 th February 1912.

(LHS of stone)

also their daughter Jane wife of W.S. ANDERSON, Breen, 
Victoria Bridge died 10 th May, 1938 Elizabeth died at 
Gortileck, Donemana, 17 th November, 1940. 

WAIFON/WARFON

Here lies the body of James WAIFON/WARFON who departed this 
life March 1th 1790 aged 35 years.

WHITE

In loving memory of David WHITE died in year 1864 aged 75 
years. Betty WHITE died 9 th July 1867 aged 60 years. 
Margaret WHITE died 20 th February 1888 aged 90 years. 
Isabella WHITE died 11 th January 1893 aged 98 years. Jane 
WHITTON died 6 th April 1893 aged 94 years. Joseph WHITTON 
died 18 th June 1904 aged 65 years. James WHITTON died 10 th 
July 1907 aged 72 years.

(next grave to one above)

In memory of Andrew WHITE of Rosshill who died 31 st March 
1881 aged 75 years also his wife Margaret died 26 th 
December 1895 aged 64 years and their daughter Jeanie died 
21 st December 1935 aged 72 years.

WHITTON

In loving memory of David WHITE died in year 1864 aged 75 
years. Betty WHITE died 9 th July 1867 aged 60 years. 
Margaret WHITE died 20 th February 1888 aged 90 years. 
Isabella WHITE died 11 th January 1893 aged 98 years. Jane 
WHITTON died 6 th April 1893 aged 94 years. Joseph WHITTON 
died 18 th June 1904 aged 65 years. James WHITTON died 10 th 
July 1907 aged 72 years.

(next grave to one above)

In memory of Andrew WHITE of Rosshill who died 31 st March 
1881 aged 75 years also his wife Margaret died 26 th 
December 1895 aged 64 years and their daughter Jeanie died 
21 st December 1935 aged 72 years.

WINIE 

Here Lyes the body of Rosa DOUGHERTY otherwise WINIE who 
departed this life April 20 th 1796 aged 24 years.

WINTERS

Erected in memory of Michael WINTERS who departed this life 
Feb 1801 aged 34 years. Also Henry WINTERS age 24 years. 
(more writing here but unreadable).

In memory of Francis WINTERS who departed this life March 
the 3 rd , 1793 aged 21 years.

YOUNG

Erected by his wife in loving remembrance of Stewart YOUNG 
of Meaghey who died 14 th May 1891 aged 60 years. Also his 
wife Margaret YOUNG who died 26 th June 1922 aged 85 years.

(next stone in same grave as above)

In loving memory of Robert ANDREWS who died 6 th September 
1913 aged 74 years. Also his wife Letitia ANDREWS who died 
27 th August 1919 aged 72 years.