Ross & Cromarty Roots | James & Alexandrina (Houston) Smith .

Picture No:	446
Courtesy of:	Roddie Macpherson
Year:	2007
Graveyard	Avoch Parish Churchyard

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James & Alexandrina (Houston) Smith .

[within inaccessible enclosure].

Sacred to the memory of/the Rev. JAMES SMITH M.A.,/Minister of Avoch 1787 - 1830,/ whose consistent character, fidelity/as a Christian Minister, eminent/attainments as a scholar, extensive/information and estimable qualities as/a friend, gained and secured the respect/and esteem of parishioners, and/whose amiable domestic virtues tenderly/endeared him to his familt circle. /He died 9th Dec. 1830, aged 72;/also his wife/ALEXANDRINA HOUSTON,/daughter of/ALEXANDER HOUSTON, Provost of Fortrose./She died 2nd July 1845, aged 86 years.

Picture Added on 17 December 2007.

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Sounds like he a fine testimony in The Lord's service . His son I understand from the IGI was Alexander Smith b.17 Dec 1797 & ch. 3 Jan 1798 in Avoch, just wonder what became of him?

Keep up the good work, I think photography definitely perserves the heritage & memory of these fine folk as well as contributes to genealogy.
Added by Lindsay Smith on 01 August 2009.

Thanks for your Comment, Lindsay. Are you related to this family? Alexander died as an infant see Image 445 (put in Search Box).
Added by Roddie on 01 August 2009.