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In memory of James M^cHardy Farmer Burnside (of Corryhoul) Died 26th January 1921 aged 85 years, also his wife Mary Coutts who died 22nd April 1917 aged 80 years, (My great great grandparents) and her brother Alexander Coutts who died 26th June 1905 aged 80 years. Click here to see their photograph.

  Joseph M^cHardy Haughton (of Corryhoul) died March 1841 aged 49 years, wife Jane Farquharson died 22nd September 1874 aged 79 years. (My great great great uncle and aunt). Their son James died 6th December 1887 aged 70 years. Their daughter Elizabeth died 15th March 1913 aged 88 years. Also her son James Dunbar who died in the Royal Infirmary Aberdeen 17th August 1925 aged 70 years. And her daughter Jane Forbes died at Garchory Cottage Corgarff 21st April 1932 aged 82 years.

Sacred to the memory of Alexander M^cHardy late gamekeeper and overseer, beloved husband of Jessie M^cDonald who died Greystone, Candacraig, 8th June 1939 aged 82. For 50 years the faithful and valued friend of the Wallaces of Candacraig. Also the above Jessie M^cDonald who died at Greystone 18th June 1948 aged 75 years. Also their son Alexander James died 12th August 1966 aged 68. (My great grandparents, Alexander was a Burnside of Corryhoul M^cHardy. Great uncle Sandy was a Strathdon postie for many years). Click here to see their photograph.

James M^acHardy Piper "Hame to the Glen" 1938 and Isabella Shearer his wife 1943. (A Burnside of Corryhoul M^cHardy. My great great uncle changed the spelling of his name on receiving a legacy from a relative in Forfar who used that spelling. Jimmy was at one time piper to Queen Victoria, "Hame to the Glen" refers to one of his most famous piping compositions). Click here to see their photograph.

In memory of the Rev. John A. Paterson born Cluny 11/05/1902, died St. Andrews 03/06/1986. Husband of Edith MacHardy who died at St. Andrews 06/03/1996 aged 88 years. (a Burnside of Corryhoul M^cHardy, daughter of Piper Jimmy and cousin of my grandfather Charles).

Alexander Glennie of Averon bank Alford who died 6th June 1909 aged 43 years and his son James M^cHardy died in infancy, his son James Charles killed 13th March 1926 aged 23 years, his son Alexander Gordon died 8th March 1929 aged 31 years, his daughter Mary Jane died 1st March 1955 aged 61 years. His wife Jane M^cHardy died at Delhandy 27th March 1955 aged 96 years (a Burnside of Corryhoul M^cHardy, sister to my great grandfather Alexander).

Jane Dunbar wife of Findlay M^cHardy died at Cockbridge Corgarff 7th October 1903 aged 57 years. Also the said Findlay M^cHardy died 3rd May 1911 aged 84 years. Their daughter Annie died 18th February 1922 aged 50. Daughter Margaret died 30th April 1968 aged 86. (Findlay's mother was Margaret M^cHardy of Easter Corryhoul christened 11/03/1798, my great great great grandfather's sister).

Charles Lennox M^cDonald many years gamekeeper at Candacraig, latterly farmer at Tornahaish died 29th March 1907 aged 67 years. His wife Jessie M^cConnachie died Tornahaish 26th June 1916 aged 72 years. their family Isabella Watt 1948 aged 81, Ann Bryant 1950 aged 80, Elspeth Metcalf 1948 aged 77, Jessie M^cHardy 1948 aged 75 (my great grandmother on her parents stone), Liz Farquharson 1959 aged 84, Helen Webster 1962 aged 85, Charles M^cDonald 1968 aged 88, and Emily Reid 1976 aged 92.

John M^cHardy Corryhoul, the beloved husband of Sophia Dunbar who died September 2nd 1865 aged 62 years. And his beloved wife Sophia Dunbar who died February 5th 1884 aged 78 years. And their son John who died in Calcutta September 6th 1861 aged 30 years, and of their beloved daughter s Sophia, who died in London January 13th 1872 aged 38 years, Margaret who died November 9th 1883 aged 56 years, Elsie who died December 3rd 1901 aged 59 years.

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William Shaw born at Inchrory Kirkmichael. Died at Castletown Corgarff and his wife Margaret M^cHardy died 28th January 1878 aged 69.

James Coutts died at Dulridge 4th June 1892. And his wife Jane M^cHardy died 19th March 1909 aged 83 years.

Robert M^cHardy died at Chapelhouse 6th September 1952 aged 82 years, wife Mary Stewart, son Charles died in Japanese transport ship 21st September 1943 aged 28 years.

Alexander Coutts farmer Badnaben died 26th March 1882 aged 76 years, wife Margaret M^cHardy died 4th March 1906 aged 79 years.

William M^cHardy farmer Luib died 29th March 1860 aged 74 years, his wife Christina died 20th July 1860 aged 74 years. Their family, Christina died 23rd November 1860 aged 35, Jane died 26th March 1908 aged 87, and their grandaughter Jean Reid died 1847 aged 13.

Charles M^cHardy late farmer of Ordachoy died 9th July 1879 aged 73 years. His wife Janet Bowman died 8th May 1873 aged 69. His son James M^cHardy farmer Ordachoy died 5th October 1902 aged 62 years. Also his daughter Jessie Ann died Ordachoy 1st June 1904 aged 22 years. Also his daughter Margaret died Edinburgh 16th February 1908 aged 21 years. Also James wife Helen Gordon died Ordachoy 27th January 1927 aged 75 years, and their son James M^cHardy Ordachoy died 20th February 1937 aged 56 years, Charles died 19th April 1945 aged 60 years.

John M^cHardy flockmaster husband of Violet watt died 25th June 1932 aged 44 years. Their son John F/O RAF killed in accident 23rd November 1944 aged 21. Interred at Kolar, Myser India. Violet Watt died 6th February 1973 aged 77 years.

David M^cHardy died 17th July 1976 aged 83 years. Late of Ordachoy. And of his beloved wife Eleanor Law who died 20/03/1986 aged 80 years.

In memory of William McHardy Woodside Cottage died 22nd January 1862 aged 58, also his wife Helen Munro died 10th December 1893 aged 84; their son William died 18th May 1893 aged 57; their daughters Margaret died 8th March 1921 aged 83, and Elizabeth died 20th May 1933 aged 76.

In memory of John M^cHardy born Durlick January 10(??) who died 20(?) January 1813(?) in the 69th(?) year of his life. Also Janet Shaw his spouse who died 25th(?) September 1813(?) aged 77 years. And James M^cHardy Dunfiel died 16th(?) February 1837(?) aged 78. Also Alexander M^cHardy, Durlick died 13th(?) July 1841(?) aged 11(???). And of his family John aged 25(?), Elizabeth 21(?), Donald 17(?) and Charles 30(?). Also John M^cHardy Ordgarff born 16th January 1772, died 2nd May 1853 aged 81. And his daughter Janet aged 5 years, and William who died 27th(?) January 1851 aged 37. And Margaret dear wife of John M^cHardy Ordgarff who died 21st February 1862 in her 89th year.

In memory of George Hay who died 24th June 1847 aged 41 years, his father Alexander Hay who died February 1835 aged 84 years. His son Alexander, gamekeeper Glenesk died February 1858 aged 25. William, gamekeeper Old Mar Lodge, died there 20th June 1871 aged 29. Their mother May M^cHardy who mourned for her beloved husband 25 years and died 02/06/1872 aged 66.

Isabella Philip beloved wife of James M^cHardy Greenbank born 7th November 1820 died 4th April 1869. James M^cHardy born 4th June 1814 died 8th October 1875. Arthur M^cHardy died 9th december 1896 aged 84 and his beloved wife Mary Michie died 17th October 1910 aged 85. Their daughter Mary died 9th december 1923 aged 63 and their daughter Janet died 9th May 1936 aged 79. [see The Soldier's Curse on the page "More writings and legends on the surname"]

Charles Forbes M^cHardy M.A. born 13th May 1819 died 7th February 1894. Minister of Corgarff from 23rd September 1858 to 15th May 1893. Also Jane Farquharson his wife born at Delahaish 22nd November 1833 died Strathdon 8th September 1914. Their daughter Carolin born 22nd September 1872 died in South Africa 24th October 1953.

Erected in memory of John Farquharson late farmer in Dellahaish died 24th April 1869 aged 75 years. And his wife Jane McHardy who died 16th July 1870 aged 72 years. Also his daughter Penelope who died ?? March 1852 aged 16 years. And Ann who died 22nd February 1915 aged 76 years. His son Norman, sometime farmer in Dellahaish who died 22nd January 1918 aged 79 years

Sacred to the memory of my mother Margaret McHardy who died at Colnabaichan on the 28 October 1911 aged 71 years. Also my wife, Betsy Farquharson who died at Colnabaichan on the 21 April 1934 aged 56 years. And Alexander Kellas who died on the 5 August 1955 aged 88 years who also died at Colnabaichan, the beloved husband of the above Betsy Farquharson. Also their daughter Margaret Mary who died at Candacraig Square, Strathdon, on the 24 April 1964 aged 48 years.

Ann M^cHardy wife of John Durward Luib who died 13th June 1865 aged 36 years etc.

James Reid, Luib died 17th February 1934 aged 82 and his son James Robbie died 24th December 1914 aged 20, his daughter Ann M^cHardy died 20th February 1931 aged 78.

Erected in memory of Peter Wattie, Corryhoul, died 9/04/1824 aged 43 years, also his beloved wife of Sophia M^cHardy died 24/12/1870 aged 80 years. Their sons John who died in infancy, Alexander farmer Colnabaichan died 27/03/1890 aged 68 years, John Wattie died 28/05/1893 aged 69 years, their daughters Christine died 22/04/1901 aged 79 years, and Margaret died 28/03/1902 aged 83 years.

Alexander M^cHardy late in Brughroy died 2/05/1821 aged 72 (or 78?) years.

John M^cHardy late farmer ??

Of note. Sacred to the memory of Robert Stewart farmer Wester Dhunundhu died 20/05/1903 aged 85 years. Also of his wife Jessie M^cBain who died at Badachurn 08/07/1921 aged 74 years. Also their sons Charles M^cHardy Stewart who fell in action in France 06/03/1917 aged 28 years. Arthur who died at NSW Australia aged 51 years, also Janet Stewart who died 15/03/1957 aged 83 years, and their son William who died at Whonnock B.C., Canada on 05/11/1958 aged 79 years.

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In memory of Louisa M^cHardy late of Deuchry Strathdon who died 9th July 1948 aged 92 years.

In loving memory of Charles M^cHardy Gamekeeper Faichla Candacraig Strathdon. Died ARI 21st May 1944 aged 49 years. Dear husband on Mary Petrie Cook died Glen-o-Dee 5th November 1989, Aged 93 years. (My Grandparents). Click here to see their photographs. My grandfather had not wanted to be buried in Corgarff Cemetery which he described as a "weet hole o' a place".

In memory of Jessie M^cHardy Heughhead Strathdon. Died 21st November 1965 aged 83 years.

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To the memory of John M^cHardy farmer in Easter Corryhoul who died 26th November 1813 aged 60 and whose ancestors had been there upwards of 600 years. Done by the care of his sons Jo, Ja, Wm, Ch & Alex M^cHardy. (My great great great great grandfather). The stone had fallen into considerable repair and I replaced it in January 1997 with a new one from the Tarland Granite Works.

On the side of a Philip gravestone. In memory of William Philip who died Skellater House Corgarff 23rd October 1900 aged 77 years and of his wife Elizabeth M^cHardy who died 4th July 1898 aged 70 years. (Elizabeth is of the Burnside of Corryhoul family, she was a sister of my great grandfather Alexander M^cHardy). On another side of the same gravestone. In memory of Jane M^cHardy wife of Robert Philip who died at Garchory Corgarff 19/02/1901 aged 71 years. Also the above Robert Philip who died 03/12/1907 aged 77 years and also their son William Philip who died Windsor Castle 28/06/1881 aged 23. (Jane was of the Haughton of Corryhoul family, and Elizabeth's cousin. Her father Joseph was my 4 x great uncle).

Here lies the memorial of Norman M^cHardy farmer in Delavine who died May 12th 1790 aged 83 years. Interred here William M^cHardy farmer Delavine who died 24th March 1824 aged 72, Also Elspet Stuart his spouse who died 10th December 1815 aged 55, Also William son of John and Penelope M^cHardy Delavine grandson of William and great grandson of Norman who died 21st January 1845 aged 25, Also Henry son of the above John and Penelope died 25th May 1859. Done by the parents of the last William.

Here lies the bodies of Alexr and James M^cHardies. James died in his infancy in the year 1786. Alexr died the 3rd October 1801 aged 18 years. In memory of Samuel M^cHardy farmer Torrencroy who died 2nd August 1871 aged 69 years, Also his sons James died 11th April 1859 aged 27 years. John died 24th September 1860 aged 24 years. Charles died 16th May 1860 aged 19 years. Edward James Duff died 27th September 1872 aged 27 years, and George who died 14th February 1865 aged 14 years. Also Jane Robertson wife of the above died at Corrie of Morlich Towie 23 rd December 1886 aged 75 years. Done by the care of their father.

This stone was erected by James M^cHardy in Torrencroy to the memory of my daughter Mary M^cHardy who died Feb 13th 1765 aged 9 years. Also of Alex M^cHardy my brother who died 1768 aged 61 years.

Ann G. M^cHardy born Corrybreck Strathdon died 4th August 1966 aged 85.

11229 Corporal W A M^cHardy Gordon Highlanders 13th January 1915 aged 17.

In memory of John Simpson farmer of Shinnich who died 17th June 1854 aged 70 years. Also his wife Mary M^cHardy who died 23rd August 1867 aged 82 years. Also their daughter Jane who died in 1853 aged 20 years.

In memory of John M^cHardy who died at Altdow April 19th 1840 aged 60 years. Also his wife Janet M^cHardy who died April (stone broken in two) 1875, and their daughters Janet M^cHardy died January 7th 1867 aged 35 years. Jane died June 15th 1878 aged 47 years. Affectionate remembrance by Donald M^cHardy.

Erected by James M^cHardy in memory of his father Andrew M^cHardy who died at Clunie Castle the 4th August 1832 aged 43, and of his grandmother Jean M^cHardy who died at Bogbuie 4th May 1843 aged 80. Also his son James who died at Brayside Dochrie 10th February 1882 aged 16 years and 9 months. The above James M^cHardy who died at Dochrie February 26th 1891 aged 73 years. Also his wife Flora Farquharson who died at Dochrie 16th October 1909 aged 83 years.

Erected in memory of John M^cHardy farmer Tornahaish. Died 29th November 1840 aged 41 years. His wife Sophia M^cHardy died 31st July 1863 aged 68 years. And of their family, William died 13th April 1836 aged 17 years, Norman died ? March 1863 aged 31 years, Alexander farmer Easter Tornahaish died 1st January 1889 aged 68 years, Sophia died 2nd February 1889 aged 69 years, Elspet died 28th November 1904 aged 61 years.

In memory of Alexander M^cHardy who died in Tornahaish 27th November 1835 aged 81.

This stone is erected in memorial of Alexander M^cHardy farmer in Loinherie who died November 7th 1787 aged 34. Done by the care of his brother John M^cHardy.

This stone is erected in the memory of Alexander M^cHardy farmer Dellachaish January 26th 1769? aged 58? and Mary M^cHardy his spouse who died ? 5th 1781 aged 65? years. Done by the care of sons John..... & William M^cHardy. [Note: see "Testaments and Testamenters Page" and the John Mackhardy in Dellachash who was Executer Dative to Edward of Corryhoul in 1730].

Catherine M^cHardy who died Shinnach Corgarff February 3rd 1843 aged 84 years. Charles Downie her son died November the 22nd 1850 aged 50. In testimony of maternal and eternal affection. George Downie who departed this life 15th July 1869 aged 71 years.

In memory of George M^cHardy Delhandy Strathdon who died there the 21st April 1872 aged 74 years. And also of William M^cHardy his brother who died there the 6th July 1874 aged 77 years. Also of their neice Elizabeth Stuart.

In memory of Christina M^cHardy beloved wife of George Thomson who died at Tomanchaple on the 8th day of April 1882 aged 78 years. Erected by her husband George Thomson. Also in memory of George Thomson died Tomanchaple 2nd of December 1883 aged 79 years.

Ann M^cRobbie in memory of her beloved husband John M^cHardy who died at Denhouse Kildrummy 16th December 1879 aged 70 years. Also of his sister Elspet M^cHardy who died at Auchernach Strathdon 13th June 1884 aged 71 years. The said Ann M^cRobbie died at Denhouse Kildrummy 29th March 1903 aged 83 years.

In affectionate memory of George M^cHardy who died at Luib Corgarff 1st day of October 1871 aged 71 years and his beloved wife Isabel Cumming died Milltown of Allargue 1st day of April 1835 aged 29 years. Also their daughter Jane who died in infancy and Barbera who died at Luib 15th February 1890 aged 56 years. Done by the care of their daughter Barbera M^cHardy Luib.

In loving memory of John Forbes Philip JP Inspector of Poor. Born Garchory Corgarff died Hawthorn Cottage Strathdon 10th July 1927 aged 67. Also his sons John Forbes L/CPL 48th Toronto Highlanders fell in action at Ypres 24th April 1915 aged 24. George L/CPL 6th Gordon Highlanders died of wounds in France 17th June 1915 aged 22. Charles Forbes CPL RAF died in France 1st November 1918 aged 22. Also his wife Annie M^cHardy died at Hawthorn Strathdon 8th April 1945 aged 77.

Jesus Mercy. Of your mercy pray for the soul of John David M^cHardy who died at Heugh Head Strathdon on 10th April 1891 aged 28 years.

In loving memory of father and mother Ann M^cHardy who died at Claverhouse 20th December 1887 aged 38 years. Also James Wright who died at Tulloch Strathdon 14th December 1898 aged 56 years.

James Anderson late farmer Tornagauwn died 15/12/1802 aged 42 years, his wife Anne Grant died Drumalline 16/05/1842 aged 86 years, their sons Arthur Anderson died 4/1842 aged 56 years, Charles Andreson died 10/1847 aged 60 years, done by their youngest son Alexander Anderson. Their youngest son James Anderson died 7/07/1853 aged 63 years, his wife Janet M^cHardy died 14/04/1906 aged 102 years, their daughter Elizabeth Anderson died 25/10/1917 aged 83 years, their son John Anderson died Knowhead Rhinstock, Strathdon 1/07/1921 aged 85 years.

James Stewart late farmer in Loinmore (?) died 22/03/1778 aged ? years, his wife Isobal M^cHardy died 1753 aged 25 years, their son Alexander Stewart died 3/1882 aged 74 years, his wife Henrietta M^cHardy died 9/1821 aged 68 years.

James Wattie late miller, Mill of New died 8/04/1788 aged 73 years, his wife Barbara Fife died 6/01/1776 aged 55 years, their son James Wattie died Mill of Newe 4/01/1826 aged 76 years, his wife Helen M^cHardy died there 22/04/1831 aged 71 years. Their son John Wattie, miller, Mill of Newe died there 17/03/1859 aged 70 years, his wife Grace Cameron died Mill of Newe 14/12/1886 aged 78 years.

Harry Forbes Torrancroy died 16/12/1826 aged 63 years, his children George Forbes died 22 years old, John Forbes died 31 years old, Arthur Alexander, Harry, Isabel, and Ann Forbes; his wife Jane M^cHardy died 1/12/1837 aged 71 years, done by his sons James and Charles Forbes.

Robert Farquharson Toldaquhill died 23/02/1859 aged 79 years, his wife Diana M^cHardy died 10/02/1848 aged 68 years, their son Alexander Farquharson died 20/11/1858 aged 38 years.

Charles Farquharson late farmer in Nether Toldaquhill died 20/06/1834 aged 52 years, his son George Farquharson died 11/1829 aged 12 years, son Alexander Farquharson died 14/09/1839 aged 31 years, his wife Margaret M^cHardy died 29/12/1851 aged 76 years. Done by his sons Robert & John.

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The Minister and the Elders of the Parish of Strathdon submit the following plan for the regulation of Late Wakes and Funerals to the consideration of the heritors and inhabitants of the Parish at large, and earnestly hope that all classes will at once perceive they have piety of entering into an obligation to observe it.

No person shall attend a Late-Wake unless specially invited by the nearest relatives of the deceased and the number so invited shall not exceed six on any one nyte.

No wine, spirits, punch or refreshments of any description shall be handed round or distributed by the company assembled to attend the funeral oftener than twice.

The funeral procession shall in every case be ready to move forward to the place of internment within one hour after the period fixed upon for the attendants to assemble.

The elders of the district in which the Late-Wake or Funeral takes place shall attend particularly that no infringement of the above regulations is permitted to take place.

The elders of the district in which a Late-Wake or Funeral occurs shall attend thereat officially for the purpose of taking care that the above regulations are strictly observed, and every breach of them after receiving the sanction of the Heritors and the inhabitants by signature or otherwise shall subject the party offending to payment of the sum of one guinea for the benefit of the Poor's Fund.

The excesses indulged in by the natives of Tiree at funerals in bygone days caused the then factor, Colonel Campbell, to enact a law that only three rounds should be allowed to be given to those at the funeral - a round meaning a glassful of spirits. Previously it used to be nine rounds. At the first funeral of this enactment, that of Gilleaspuig Laidar (Strong Archie), or Archie M^cLean, Kilmoluaig his son came to the Colonel and asked liberty, as it was the first, to be allowed to give the usual allowance, or that it would not be confined to the exact three. The Colonel was unmoved, and would not allow his laws to be broken as soon as made. The son went home quite downhearted at the disgrace and dishonour he was compelled to submit to. A happy idea came to his head, by which he would be able to show respect to both living and the dead - viz., he got two bulls horns, corked at one end, and made as to hold three glassfuls. He gave three rounds of the horns; and thus the Colonel's laws were observed, and his father buried with the usual nine glasses apiece to each at the funeral.

Lord Archibald Campbell 1946 - 1913

p71 Social Life in Scotland

.........These mortuary festivities were relished not only by the living, but the departed comforted their later hours by contemplating their occurrence. Dean Ramsey relates that an aged spinster lady in Strathspey, when on her deathbed, called to her bedside her grand-nephew and heir, and affectionately charged him that as much whisky was to be used at her funeral as had been drunk at her baptism. Unaware as to the extent of the potations on the earlier occasion, the heir allowed each one who attended the funeral to drink what he pleased. The result was a contretemps which the aged gentlewoman could not have foreseen without emotion. When the funeral party reached the churchyard, a distance of ten miles from the place of starting, the sexton's enquiry of the chief mourner, 'Captain, whaur's Miss Kitty?' aroused the company to the recollection that in resting at an inn they had there left the body on a dyke, and had started without it.'