Monument list
| no. | family surname | full name | birth year | age | burial year | image name | GPR ref. | view no. | request no. | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew | Caroline Lizzie Andrew | 1852 | id: 12014 | 255789 | 19 | 1 | Donated church doors; died 2nd September | ||
| William Andrew | 1846 | Died 15th January | ||||||||
| 2 | Atkinson | Margaret Holmes Atkinson | 69 | id: 11844 | 255741 | 13 | 1 | 35 years head mistress of St John's Girls School; born 26th March; died 14th September | ||
| 3 | Ballard | Susan Jane Ballard | id: 12002 | 255784 | 19 | 1 | ||||
| Alexander Bruere Tod | 1785 | Late of H.E.I.C. Civil service; Bengal; and during 25 years a member of this congregation. Died “looking unto Jesus” 20th March | ||||||||
| 4 | Beatson | Douglas Charles Turing Beatson | 1822 | id: 11999 | 255782 | 14 | 1 | 14th Bengal Native Infantry who hardly recovered from a wound received at Ferozeshumur on the 21st December 1845 was again wounded 10th February at Sobraon and died at Ferozepore 16th February. The officers of the 14th regt. Place this monumental tablet as a record of their affection and esteem for a lamented fellow soldier and friend. | ||
| 5 | Blackburn | Leslie Dewing Blackburn | 1865 | 34 | id: 11856 | 255744 | 6 | 1 | 2nd Batt. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles); youngest son. Died 23rd October from wounds received at Tuli; S. Africa; while … with the Rhodesian Regt. Against the Boers | |
| 6 | Campbell | Eileen Dorothy Campbell | id: 11916 | 255762 | 29 | 1 | Erected by | |||
| Douglas Campbell | ||||||||||
| Archibald Campbell | ||||||||||
| Dorothy Weatherston Campbell | ||||||||||
| 7 | Campbell | John Campbell | id: 11965 | 255775 | 28 | 1 | Who served through the first Burmese War under his distinguished father. He commanded the 36th regt. For 14 years and as brigadier-general fought at Alma and at Inkerman. He fell while gallantly leading on at the assault of the Redan 18th June. His remains were laid in the cemetery on Cathcart's Hill – near Sebastopool. His widow dedicates this tablet near the remains of his revered parents to the memory of a beloved husband. A monument has also been erected in Winchester Cathedral by the 38th regt. In which he served for 33 years “as a testimony of respect; sincere affection and esteem.” | |||
| Archibald Campbell | ||||||||||
| 8 | Cruickshank | James Cruickshank | 1825 | id: 12000 | 255783 | 14 | 1 | 36th regt. Madras Native Infantry and eldest son. Died at sea 16th October. This tablet erected by his brother officers as a mark of their esteem and regard. | ||
| Alexander Cruickshank | Of Keithock; Forfarshire. | |||||||||
| 9 | Dalmahoy | John Francis Cecil Dalmahoy | id: 11903 | 255757 | 17 | 1 | 40th Pathans who fell at the 2nd battle of Ypres 26th April; leading his company into action. | |||
| 10 | Douglas | George Sholto Douglas | 1798 | 60 | id: 11955 | 255773 | 21 | 1 | Eldest son. Graduated in 1810; M.A. From Trinity College; Cambridge University. Entered Diplomatic Service; being attached to Madrid; Stockholm; Florence and finally; in 1816; to Berlin where he served until 1825. Married 3rd July 1817; in Berlin. They were the parents of 5 sons and 6 daughters. He succeeded as 17th Earl of Morton on 17th July 1827 on the death of his cousin the 16th Earl. Inherited the family sea of Dalmahoy House; to the west of Edinburgh. Died on 31st March at his London home. | |
| John Douglas | Half brother of 15th Earl of Morton | |||||||||
| Frances Theodore Douglas | 1798 | 81 | Died in July | |||||||
| 11 | Down | John Roderick Down | 1921 | id: 11877 | 255752 | 13 | 1 | Youngest son. A/sub-lt. R.N.V.R. Lost in HMS Hood; 24th May | ||
| 12 | Dundas | Mary Dundas | 77 | id: 11949 | 255771 | 70 | 1 | Born 7th October; died 27th January | ||
| Archibald Trotter | ||||||||||
| James Strange | James Charles Stuart was the eldest son. Joined the Madras establishment of the Honourable East India Company. Married his first wife whilst on leave and took her back to India; where she died leaving a 6 year old daughter. James went on a voyage of exploration from India to the north-west coast of America. Lost his money; but by the time he retired in 1797 he had made a fortune. Became a banker in London and an M.P. Married for the second time on 18th December 1798. James' bank failed and he was left penniless; so again joined the H.E.I.C and took his new wife there in 1805. He made another fortune and left … 1816. They were the parents of two daughters and lived at No.7 Ainslie Place. Died on 6th October at Airth Castle; Stirlingshire. Interred in the south-east corner of the top part of the east burial ground. | |||||||||
| Henry Dundas | Famous politician; became 1st Viscount Melville and is honoured by the statue on top of the column in St. Andrew Square | |||||||||
| Robert Strange | Famous engraver. | |||||||||
| William Pitt Dundas | ||||||||||
| Ann Strange | Widow with four children. Died 21st January; at Ainslie Place. Interred in the south-east corner of the top part of the east burial ground. | |||||||||
| Louisa Trotter | 88 | Born 7th October; died 10th August | ||||||||
| 13 | Falconer | William Keay Falconer | 1895 | id: 11972 | 255777 | 5 | 1 | Erected by the children of this church. Warden of the childrens' services 1909-13. Lt. 7th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Gave his life for his country Sunday 25th April | ||
| 14 | Field | Edward Hamilton Field | id: 11907 | 255759 | 14 | 1 | Died 16th August | |||
| George Arbuthnot | ||||||||||
| Mary Arbuthnot | 1739 | Died 14th May | ||||||||
| William Arbuthnot | ||||||||||
| James Hamilton Field | Died at Calcutta 9th January | |||||||||
| 15 | Forbes | George Forbes | 67 | id: 11879 | 255753 | 46 | 2 | Youngest son. A respected banker in Edinburgh. Lived at West Coates House 1832-50. Took a prominent interest in the building of St. John's and was a Vestryman from 1824-57. He was a member of the Committee for the monument to Sir Walter Scott in Princes Street. To an accomplished mind; and dignified presence; combined with much affability of manner; he united great benevolence of disposition. Married on 8th February 1819; to his cousin. They were the parents of 9 sons and 2 daughters. George died 26th September at Moniack Castle just outside Inverness. Interred in north west corner of top section of East Burial Ground. Window erected in 1858 by widow and family. | ||
| Charles Hay Forbes | 53 | Third son. Became a banker in Edinburgh 1830-38; then in Glasgow 1838-44. Returned to Edinburgh 1844-46. Lived in Rugby; Warwickshire; 1848-53. Returned again to Edinburgh in 1853 and purchased Canaan Park; off the Grange Loan (now part of Atlie Ainslie Hospital.) Married 5th July 1833 to his cousin; 3rd daughter of the 15th chief of Glengarry. Her uncle; Col. James MacDonnell; was famous for his exploit in closing the gates at the farmhouse at Hougoument; when the French had almost burst into the yard; at the Battle of Waterloo; in 1815. They were the parents of 4 sons and 5 daughters. The eldest son inherited his uncle's baronetcy whilst living in New Zealand; where his descendants still live. Charles died 5th November; at Canaan Park and is interred in South Burial Ground. Window was erected to the memory of Charles by his wife and seven surviving children in July 1860 | ||||||||
| William Forbes | 53 | Eldest son; 7th Baronet. Famous banker in Edinburgh from 1795 until his death. The family bank; of Sir William Forbes and Co. did much to provide loans and in securing capital for much of the building of Edinburgh New Town. A friend of Sir. Walter Scott; and was nominated chairman of the Trustees of the creditors when Sir Walter faced financial ruin in 1826. He was one of the seven original Trustees of St John's; entrusted with the task of purchasing the ground and raising the capital to build the church. In fact he was the largest shareholder. Married 19th January 1797; . She was Sir Walter's first love. They were the parents of 4 sons and 2 daughters. William died 24th October at Colinton and is interred with his wife in Greyfriars. GPR. Grave ref no. 138317 | ||||||||
| Colin MacKenzie | 60 | Of Portmore. Third and eldest son. Entered the legal profession and was a principal clerk of Session 1804-28. Deputy Keeper of the Signet 1820-8. A friend of Sir Walter Scott. One of the seven original Trustees of the church; entrusted with the task of purchasing the grounds and raising the capital to build the church. Married 13th May 1803. They were the parents of 9 sons and 6 daughters. Colin died on 16th September; 1830. He and his wife are both interred in Greyfriars churchyard in an enclosure on South Wall. GPR grave ref. 138309 | ||||||||
| William Forbes | Of Pitsligio. 6th Baronet | |||||||||
| Alexander MacKenzie | First purchased Portmore House and estate near Eddiestone; | |||||||||
| John Hay | 5th baronet of Haystoun | |||||||||
| Alexander MacKenzie | First purchased Portmore House and estate near Eddiestone; | |||||||||
| ??? Mayne | ||||||||||
| William Forbes MacKenzie | Erected to the memory of Colin by his eldest surviving son; (responsible for the “Forbes'MacKenzie Act” of 182; recruitment public houses in Scotland) between November 1859 and May 1960. | |||||||||
| Elizabeth MacKenzies | 1770 | |||||||||
| Jemima Rebecca Forbes | 1806 | 91 | Interred in South Burial Ground. | |||||||
| Williamina Wishart Forbes | 1775 | |||||||||
| Mary Forbes | 1792 | Died in March; at Keswick in the Lake District. Interred in north west corner of top section of East Burial Ground. | ||||||||
| 16 | Forbes | James Arthur Charles Forbes | 1898 | id: 11954 | 255772 | 6 | 1 | Midshipman R.N. Killed in the battle of Jutland 31st May; buried at sea. | ||
| 17 | Forbes | John Stuart Stuart Forbes | 27 | id: 11995 | 255781 | 29 | 1 | 7th Regt. United States Cavalry. Born at Rugby 28th May; killed in action 25th June | ||
| no. | family surname | full name | birth year | age | burial year | image name | GPR ref. | view no. | request no. | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Glasford | John Glasford | id: 11963 | 255774 | 23 | 1 | H.M. Bengal Engineers; died 1st December | |||
| Georgiana Glasford | Died 11th November | |||||||||
| 19 | Graham | Thomas Graham | 1809 | id: 12004 | 255785 | 11 | 1 | Died at Haslar Hospital; on his return from the Crimea 2nd November; in the 30th year of his service. The mortal remains of Colonel Graham rest in the family burying ground Port of Monteith; but this tablet has been dedicated by his brother officers to record the unchanged love and honour with which during the entire period of his service; his companions in arms regarded his character and conduct. | ||
| Alexander Graham | Of Duchray and Authyle and late of the first or “The Royal Regiment”. | |||||||||
| 20 | Haddon | Jean Haddon | 26 | id: 11919 | 255763 | 17 | 1 | Only daughter; born 17th March; died 24th February | ||
| Charles Ritchie | ||||||||||
| David Haddon | ||||||||||
| Marjorie Ritchie | ||||||||||
| 21 | Hunter | William Hunter | id: 11859 | 255745 | 36 | 1 | Died instantaneously within this church; April 30th. Erected by four surviving children | |||
| Mary Hunter | Died at Ryde; Isle of Wight 2nd February | |||||||||
| 22 | Irvine | Beatrice Irvine | id: 11941 | 255768 | 3 | 1 | ||||
| 23 | Jamieson | Kenneth A H Jamieson | 1875 | id: 11944 | 255769 | 6 | 1 | Midshipman R.N. Who died as a result of an accident on St. Andrew's Day | ||
| 24 | Laurence | Alastair Howard Laurence | 35 | id: 11842 | 255740 | 20 | 1 | Born 18th June; died 12th July | ||
| Antonia Laurence | ||||||||||
| Nicholas Laurence | ||||||||||
| Anne Laurence | ||||||||||
| 25 | MacDonald | James Robertson MacDonald | 45 | id: 11975 | 255778 | 11 | 1 | 9th Regt. Madras Native Infantry and Assistant Commissary General; third son. Born 22nd July; died on board the Bucephalus on his passage to the Cape of Good Hope lat. 25° 9' South – Long 62° 31' East. February 15th | ||
| David Robertson MacDonald | of Kinlochmoidart | |||||||||
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