I noticed a gravestone in Watcarrick Churchyard that mentions 2 Beatties who died in America [Robert (1827) and Michael (1828) Beattie died in Franklin County, North America (State not given, towns are Russellville and Whitsburgh, both Franklin County). Does anyone recognize them? Sheila Hale of L236 [her lineage has ties to Dumfriesshire and a Beattie cousin recently submitted a sample to the DNA project, ID 108, results posted] has posted a transcription of many Beatties buried in Dumfriesshire. This transcription can be found in the BP2000 Cemetery Archives for Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Eskdalemuir Parish: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bp2000/cemetery/index.htm 43 In memory William Beattie died at Fingland June 16th, 1776 aged 74 years. Also Ewphan Bettie his spouse October 19 1780 aged 69 years. And James their son died July 27th, 1805 aged 54 years. Also Walter Beattie their grandson who died March 21st, 1793 aged 8 years Reverse side 43 44 In Memory of William Beattie shepherd in Fingland died there 24th June, 1825 aged 74 years. Also Isabel Anderson his spouse died at Fingland February 3rd, 1830 aged 75 years. Also William Beattie stocking maker, their son who was drowned in Garwald water 21st, June 1813 aged 30 years.Also James Beattie shepherd in Fingland their son ,died there January 27th, 1825 aged 27 years. Also Robert Beattie their son who died at Whitsburgh, Franklin County, North America, April 18th, 1827 aged 35 years. Also Michael died at Russelville said county 22nd November, 1828 aged 41 years. Also Walter their son shepherd at Fingland died 12th December, 1835 aged 40 years. Also Mary his daughter who died 5th February, 1836 aged 17 months. Laurel Baty, L252