Pettigo Roman Catholic Graveyard

Pettigo

CHURCH OF IRELAND Graveyard.

Contributed by John Cunningham

Inscription on Pettigo War of Independence Memorial.

(located on a statue, Main St., Pettigo)

Pettigo Church of Ireland.

Pettigo Church of Ireland was built in 1838. The congregation formerly worshipped at church in Came Graveyard. There is a plaque in the church to the father of John Kells Ingram the writer of “Who Fears to Speak of ‘98” as well as members of the local gentry, the Bartons. Pettigo Church of Ireland’s most famous minister was the Rev. Philip Skelton who ministered here in the 1760’s. He was a good man if enviably eccentric. He was a scholar yet sold his books on two occasions in his life to provide for the needs of the local starving. When he ministered here in the 1760s he considered the locals of Pettigo to have as little knowledge of their religion “as the Indians of America” and began a series of “examination services” where he would question his congregation. The congregation of course soon dwindled on the appointed Sundays whereupon he used to ambush them by locking the doors before testing their knowledge. He was given to a melancholy which led him to think he was dying. So many of these emergencies came and went that one parishioner was heard to say that he wished he would “make a day and stick to it.”

John Kells Ingram (Who Fears to Speak of ’98)

John Kells Ingram.(1823 - 1907) scholar and poet was born on July 7th, 1823, in the Church of Ireland rectory, Aghnahoo, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. His father was curate of Templecarne Parish. He was educated at Dr Lyons’s school, Newry, and Trinity College Dublin. He became a fellow of the college 1846, and remained associated with it for fifty-five years, as professor of oratory 1852–66, professor of Greek 1866–77, librarian 1879–87, senior lecturer 1887, and finally as vice-provost 1898–99. His intellectual energy ranged over mathematics, classics, poetry, religious speculation, and economics, but he is best remembered for his poem ‘The Memory of the Dead’ (‘Who fears to speak of ninety-eight?’), written when he was nineteen and published anonymously in the Nation in April 1843. His authorship was an open secret in Dublin, but despite this poem Ingram showed no nationalist sympathies at any time, maintaining that Ireland was not ready for self-government.

He published many studies in economics, sociology, and religion, the most important being History of Political Economy (1888), which was translated into eight languages. In 1873 he founded and edited Hermathena, a series of papers on science, philosophy and literature by members of Trinity College Dublin. He helped to found Dublin Statistical Society 1847 and was president from 1878–1900. He was president of the Royal Irish Academy from 1892–96. He died at his home at 38 Upper Mount Street, on 1 May 1907 and is buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin. His portrait was painted by Sarah Purser. His writings were:- Considerations on the State of Ireland, History of Political Economy, A History of Slavery and Serfdom, Love and Sorrow, Outlines of the History of Religion, Sonnets and other Poems, Human Nature and Morals According to Auguste Comte, Practical Morals, A Treatise on Universal Education, and The Final Transition, A Sociological Study. But above all the rest of his writings John Kells Ingram is remembered in Ireland for his quickly dashed off poem:-

Memory Of The Dead, The

John Kells Ingram

Who fears to speak of Ninety-Eight?
Who blushes at the name?
When cowards mock the patriot's fate.
Who hangs his head for shame?
He's all a knave or half a slave.
Who slights his country thus
But a true man, like you man,
Will fill your glass with us.
We drink the memory of the brave,
The faithful and the few -
Some lie far off beyond the wave.
Some sleep in Ireland, too;
All, all are gone - but still - lives on
The fame of those who died;
All true men, like you, men.
Remember them with pride.
Some on the shores of distant lands
Their weary hearts have laid,
And by the stranger's heedless hands
Their lonely graves were made.
But, though their clay be far away
Beyond the Atlantic foam,
In true men, like you men,
Their spirits' still at home.
The dust of some is Irish earth
Among their own they rest;
And the same land that gave them birth
Has caught them to her breast;
And we will pray that from their clay
Full many a race may start
Of true men, like you men,
To act as brave a part.
They rose in dark and evil days
To right their native Iand;
They kindled here a living blaze.
That nothing shall withstand.
Alas! that Might can vanquish Right -
They fell and passed away;
But true men, like you men,
Are plenty here today.
Then here's their memory - may it be
For us a guiding light
To cheer our strife for liberty,
And teach us to unite!
Through good and ill be Ireland's still,
Though sad as their's your fate;
And true men, be you, men,
Like those of Ninety-Eight.

(Inscription inside Pettigo Church of Ireland.)

AIKEN

AIKEN. In loving memory of our parents John Aiken who died 24th April 1908 aged 76 years also his wife Mary J. Aiken who died 22nd April 1908 aged 68 years also Annie Aiken daughter of the above born 9th Nov. 1869 died 7th March 1948. “Thy will be done.”

ANDERSON

ANDERSON. In loving memory of Mary Jane died 3rd April 1935 also her husband William died 22nd May 1958 and their sons William John died 8th March 1916 aged 2 months. James died 4th February 1979 aged 60 years.

ANDERSON. In loving memory of James Anderson of Gorticar who died 22nd August 1908 aged 78 years and his wife Margaret who died 19th September 1928 aged 85 years also his son John who died 28th June 1949 aged 80 years and his wife Isobella Olivia who died 16th May 1972 aged 79 years. “Safe in the arms of Jesus.”

ARMSTRONG

ARMSTRONG. Beneath this stone is deposited the body of Elizabeth beloved wife of W. H. Armstrong Esq. Late of the 81st Reg. who died July 11th 1823 twelve hours after being delivered of a still born daughter aged 37 years. The infant also rests under this tablet.

BARCLAY

In memory of James Barton, late Captain Royal Artillery, second son of Lt., Colonel Hugh William Barton, late Second Lifeguards, of the Waterfoot County Fermanagh, born 13th Aug. 1834 died 19th Mar. 1919 and of his wife Mary Barbara 4th daughter of Sir David William Barclay 10th Bart. of Pierstown, Ayreshire born 16th Feb. 1841 died 28th Aug. 1929 ” Christ’s faithful soldier and servant unto their lives end.” buried at Ladywell, London. (Inscription inside Pettigo Church of Ireland.)

BARCLAY. In loving memory of James Barclay who died 16th October 1941 aged 71 years. His wife Catherine died 9th October 1968 aged 83 years. Their daughter Bella Jane died 23rd September 1983 aged 60 years. “Thy will be done.”

BARTON

In memory of Captain Charles Robert Barton of the Waterfoot D.L., County Fermanagh born 1832 died 1918 also of Henrietta Martha Mervin his wife youngest daughter of Henry Mervin Richardson of Rossfad, County Fermanagh born 1846 died 1915. (Inscription inside Pettigo Church of Ireland.)

In memory of Hugh William Barton of the Waterfoot, Lt. Colonel Second Lifeguards, D.L. County Fermanagh born 1800 died 1870 also of Mary Caroline his wife, eldest daughter of Robert Johnston, Kinlough House, Co., Leitrim, born 1812 died 1899. (Inscription inside Pettigo Church of Ireland.)

In memory of James Barton, late Captain Royal Artillery, second son of Lt., Colonel Hugh William Barton, late Second Lifeguards, of the Waterfoot County Fermanagh, born 13th Aug. 1834 died 19th Mar. 1919 and of his wife Mary Barbara 4th daughter of Sir David William Barclay 10th Bart. of Pierstown, Ayreshire born 16th Feb. 1841 died 28th Aug. 1929 ” Christ’s faithful soldier and servant unto their lives end.” buried at Ladywell, London. (Inscription inside Pettigo Church of Ireland.)

To the memory of William Barton of Clonelly, County of Fermanagh, Esquire, second son of the late William Barton of Grove in the County of Tipperary Esquire and Grace his wife, daughter of the Very Reverend Charles Massey of Dunass, County Clare, Dean of Limerick, born the 20th August 1758 died 18th May 1835. Erected by his affectionate son Folliott Warren Barton of Clonelly, Esquire. (Inscription inside Pettigo Church of Ireland.)

To the glory of God and the memory of the Barton family who worshipped here for the past 200 years. Ardyn Marion Barton 1968. (South window - Barton Coat of Arms.)

BARTON FAMILY VAULT. The Victory 1 Cor XV 54-57 (a circle with Xp inside) A white stone Rev. 11-17 Amen. Tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead Matt xxviii.7.

BIRNEY, BERNIE

BIRNEY. Erected by John Birney of Bigwood in memory of his father Richard Birney who died 26th Dec. 1885 aged 88 years. Also his mother Mary Bernie who died 7th October 1855 aged 42 years also his brother George Birney died 4th Nov. 1871 aged 25 years and his sister Ellen Birney died 29th March 1872 aged 17 years.

BISHOP

BISHOP. In loving memory of Ellie Bishop, born Feb. 10th 1875 died Aug. 14th 1908. “He giveth his beloved sleep.” Her daughter Gladys Elizabeth died Jan. 15th 1988. Our beloved niece.

BRIEN

BRIEN. Beneath this stone lies the body of Mary Jane Brien born 27th May 1852 died 20th August 1856?

BRIMSTONE

BRIMSTONE. In loving memory of William Brimstone, Procklis died 8th July, 1948. His wife Mabel died 31st July 1931. Also their son James died 22nd Dec. 1971 and son John died 20th November 1979. Erected by their family.

BROWN

BROWN. Sacred to the memory of Susannah Brown who died Feb. 17, 1897 aged 72 years also their daughter Mary died Sept. 15th 1880 aged 22 years.

BRUCE

BRUCE, Tullyfad.

BRUCE. In loving memory of Anne beloved wife of Thomas Bruce who died April 8th, 1897 aged 57 years and Annie beloved daughter who died November 26th 1899 aged 23 years. “At rest. Forever with the Lord.” His daughter Mary Elizabeth died Sept. 12 1915 and the above Thomas Bruce died at Rossharbour January 31st 1921 aged 84. “With Christ which is far better.” Also Emily Sarah Bruce died 1st Dec. 1944 aged 63 years.

BRUCE. In loving memory of my beloved husband James Bruce, Tullyfad, who died 18th October 1914 aged 50 years. Also his wife Rebecca Bruce died June 19th 1981 aged 80 years.

BRUCE. In memory of a dear husband and father William died 20th August 1992. “The Lord is my shepherd.”

BRUCE. Mary Bruce nee Lyttle, Tullyfad.

BURTON

BURTON. In loving memory of Catherine Burton her husband John Burton their daughter Elizabeth Purdon her husband Edmond Purdon. “At Rest.”

CARSON

CARSON. Erected by Edward Carson, Formal, in memory of his beloved mother and his beloved son James Carson who departed this life December 1873 aged 27 years. Also in memory of Edward Carson who departed this life 4th September 1881 aged 61 years Also in memory of John Carson his brother who died 12th December 1915 aged 73years.

CARSON. Here lieth the body of Mary Carson who departed this life February 2nd 1811 aged ?? A few but friendly years.

CLINTON, CLINON

CLINON. In loving memory of James Alexander died 19th Jan. 1942. His wife Elizabeth died 8th March 1953 also their grandaughter Susan Elizabeth Hall died 4th Feb. 1962 and her father John James Hall died 6th September 1981 also his wife Maude (nee Clinton) died 17th February 1996. “Thy will be done.”

CREIGHTON

CRIGHTON. In loving memory of Agnes beloved wife of George Crighton who died at Pettigo 12th June 1915 aged 70 years. George Crighton died 15th July 1924 aged 82 years. Their daughter Janet Crighton died 7th June 1954 aged 81 years. Spelling??

DEVITT

DEVITT. Erected by John Devitt in loving memory of his devoted wife Maggie who died 22nd Nov. 1893 aged 36 years. And also her husband John Devitt who died 19th November 1930 aged 84 years. “At rest.”

DEVITT. Erected by William Devitt in memory of his beloved son Alexander who died 1st July 1881 aged 21 years. Also his son Joseph who died November 10th, 1886 aged 31 years. Elizabeth his wife died August 15th, 1896 aged 73 years. Also the above William Devitt May 17th 1887 aged 87 years. Absent from the body, present with the Lord.

JOHNSTON. In loving memory of William Johnston died 22nd October 1950 also his wife Margaret died 26th February 1969. (He was a Pettigo blacksmith. She was nee Devitt.)

DONALDSON

DONALDSON. Reverend John Donaldson, Minister of Pettigo Presbyterian church for 44 years who died 30th October 1891 aged 74 years and Laura Matilda his wife who died 23rd January 1866 aged 38 years also their children Elizabeth, Laura Henrietta, John Given.

DUFFY

DUFFY. In loving memory of Margaret J. Duffy, Lowry died 21st Feb. 1952 also her brother Alexander died 5th Aug. 1954 interred here also their parents and sister Fanny. “Labour endeth. Erected by their neice M. Mc Cormack .

Erected by Solomon Duffy to his beloved wife. Here lieth the remains of Fanny? Duffy of Lowry who departed this life the ? day of February 1918? Aged 76 years.

DUNCAN

DUNCAN. In memory of my son John Duncan who died at Aughnahoo, Ireland, 27th Dec 1906 aged 22 years. With Christ. A tribute of respect from his loving mother.

ELLIOTT

ELLIOTT. In loving memory of William George Elliott died 21st July 1951 also his wife Margaret Ann Elliott died 5th May 1952. “Thy will be done.”

SWANSTON. In loving memory of Robert Swanston who died on the 21st December 1942 aged 49 years also his son Alfred Leslie who died 19th December 1970 aged 32 years Eva McGrath wife of Robert died 13th April 1977 aged 77 years. Interred here James and Margaret Elliott parents of Eva. “Thy will be done.”

EMERY

EMERY. In loving memory of Thomas Emery, Aghafoy, born 1856 died 1924 his wife Sarah born 1867 died 1939 their sons William George, born 1888 died 1918 Frederick Joseph born 1903 died 1922 Samuel John born 1896 died 1924 Thomas born 1890 died 1973 also Herbert George Love born 1914 died 1973 Robert Emery died 2nd June 1979 Alexander died 8th Feb. 1984. “In Heavenly love abiding.”

FITZPATRICK

FITZPATRICK. Drumcrin. Peace, perfect peace.

FITZPATRICK. George Fitzpatrick. 1924-1999. 19th Dec. is funeral date.

FITZPATRICK. In loving memory of Edward Fitzpatrick, Aughahanna, who died 16th Nov. 1912 aged 78 years also his wife Mabel who died 2nd April 1919 aged 75 years.

GIBSON

GIBSON. (nothing else)

GIBSON. In loving memory of my parents and our grandparents Isobella died 23rd May 1967 aged 84 and William John died 20th March 1970 aged 79.

HALL

HAMILTON

HAMILTON. Our days on earth are but a shadow.” (Hamiltons from Kilmore Townland.)

HAWKINS

Hawkins. (nothing else) (Schoolmaster)

HENDERSON

JOHNSTON. Erected by Thomas Johnston in loving memory of his dear wife Letitia who died 29th Nov. 1900 aged 28 years also his son Christopher who died 10th day of October 1930 aged 31 years. “Thy will be done.” And the above Thomas Johnston who died 2nd April 1936 aged 65 years and his dear wife Louisa who died 22nd Nov. 1937 aged 67 years also Isabella May the beloved wife of D. G. Johnston who died 18th September 1939 aged 43 years and the above D. G. Johnston who died 8th August 1976 aged 79 years and his wife Eva Johnston (nee Henderson of Drumawark) who died 5th February 1970. Thy will be done.”

HILLIARD

HILLIARD. In loving memory of John Hilliard, Drumawark who died 20th Feb. 1938 aged 89 years. Also his daughter Minnie who died 7th Nov. 1937 aged 43 years and his grandson Roy who died 26th Dec. 1937 aged 4 years and his wife Letitia who died 5th February 1945 aged 86 years. In loving memory of Ethel Hilliard who died 2nd March 1980 aged 78 years her husband John James died 11th April 1984 aged 84 years. “Till we meet again.”

HUMPHRIES

HUMPHRIES, Tedd. Abide with me.

HUMPHRIES. Here lieth the body of William Humphries of ? who departed this life August 15th 1837 aged ? years.

HUMPHRIES. In loving memory of Margaret beloved wife of Thomas who died 12th Jan. 1944 and her husband Thomas died 4th June 1962. Also their son Robert died 15th Sept. 1976 aged 54 years. Also their son Henry died 29th October 1981 aged 55 years. “Abide with me.”

INGRAM

In memory of the Rev. William Ingram A.B. Ex- Scholar of Trinity College, Dublin who died October 13th 1829 having ministered during 20 years as curate of this parish. This tablet is erected by his surviving sons John K. Ingram F.T.C.D. and T. Dunbar Ingram LL.D. (Inscription inside Pettigo Church of Ireland.)

IRVINE

IRVINE. Erected by Alexander Irvine of ? in memory of his father John Irvine who departed this life the 11th of November 1858 aged 88 years also his beloved wife Jane? Irvine who departed this life the 22nd of February 1860 aged 82 years. Alexander Irvine departed this life April the 19th 1871 aged 65 years. Blessed are those who die in the Lord.