St. James United Church Cemetery Stone #14 Alexander Munro Dimensions: Headstone (including base) is 5'5" in height; the main part of stone is 1'4" wide and 6" thick Orientation: East Carver: Not identified Inscription: The inscription is virtually indecipherable. It reads as follows: "A memorial of/Alexander Munro/......./......../......../ Died/November 26, 1872/Age 82 years./ Condition: The stone is in deteriorating condition. It is covered with moss and lichen and the right corner of the based is chipped; there are no major cracks. The epitaph is barely legible in some places; at least three lines are completely unintelligible. It is regrettable that this limestone memorial is in such poor condition. However, some of the motifs are still visible, including a coat of arms with a helmet and two birds as supporters. Munro's name appears carved in relief in big letters and enclosed in a semi-circle. Sources indicate that this Scottish Presbyterian originated from Rosshire, Scotland, the son of a farmer, Donald Munro. Census data reveals that by 1871, Alexander Munro, aged 82 years, lived with his farmer-son, Joseph. The following year he died at Baileys Brook (also known as Briley Brook). The cause of death was cited as palsy. Catherine Hirbour [ Back ]