Photo: Brian Chandler
In Norham St. Cuthbert's Churchyard is a family headstone for Matheson which includes:
In
affectionate
remembrance of
Isabella Wilson
beloved daughter of
John and Mary Bolton
who died Jany. 28th? 1875?,
aged 16 months
.May, youngest daughter of
the above, and beloved wife of
James John Matheson,
who died Febr. 19th 1917,
aged 31 years.
James John Matheson, M.T. A.S.C.,
dearly loved husband of the above
who was accidentally drowned in France
while on active service on
May 15th 1918, aged 32 years.
The above John Bolton
who died at ? Jany.6th 1919,
aged ? years
also Mary ? beloved wife
(the rest cannot be read.)
Not farewell only goodnight beloved
until we meet again.
Information: Tony Harding
