Erected by William McMurray In Memory Of His Father Nathan McMurray, Smith & Bellhanger, who died at Gatehouse 7 Feb.1847, aged 37 years. Also Eliza Hyslop, wife of William McMurray who died at Manchester 18 March 1870 aged 38 years. And of their children Maggie, Robert, Agnes & John who died young. Also Agnes, the daughter of William McMurray and Janet McKean who died at Gatehouse 26 Aug.1878 Aged 6 Weeks. Also Nathan McMurray, eldest son of William McMurray, who died at Wigtown on 3 Sep. 1882 aged 22 years and was interred in Wigtown Churchyard. "Not dead but sleepeth."