Bangor Abbey Graveyard - G

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GABBY
Erected by David Gabby of Bangor, in memory of his father Samuel Gabby who died 14th Decr. 1830 aged 80 years.
 
  G 110
GALLEY
Seven feet north.

Erected by Robt. Galley, Ballyeedy, in memory of his brother Blackwood Galley who departed this life Febr. 27th 1811 aged 10 months.  Also his son William John Galley who departed this life Decr. 25th 1816 aged 4 months.  And also his father Thomas Galley who departed this life on the 24th of May 1844 aged 75 years.
 
  FX 12
GAMBLE
[Sandstone headstone smashed into ten pieces by vandals, flaking near the top and not in original position].

Erected by D(avid) Gamble, Cottown, in memory of his son Alexander who departed this life 18th March 1837 aged 22 years.  Also his daughter Susan who dep(ar)ted this life the 22nd of January 18(3)9 aged 4 years.  Also his son Andrew who de(parted) this life 4th July 1846 aged 20 years.  Also his wife Sarah Gamble, alias DAVISON who died 25th Octr. 1847 aged (56) years.  Also the above named David Gamble who depart(ed) this life 27th April 1863 aged 70 years.
 
  I 118
GAMBLE
In loving memory of Catherine Gamble who died Aug 1907 aged 76 years.  And her husband David Gamble who died October 1908, aged 87 years.

 
I 114
GAMBLE
D Gamble
 
  I 115
GAMBLE
see FLETCHER
 
   
GARDINER
Erected by Joseph & Samuel Gardiner of Cottown, in memory of their father Thomas Gardiner who died 31st Jan. 1884 aged 79 years.  Also their mother Esther Gardiner who died 13th Jan. 1897 aged 78 years.
Though they are gone, they are not forgotten
Never will their memory fade
Sweetest thoughts will ever linger
Round the grave where they are laid.
Also Sarah, dearly loved wife of Samuel Gardiner of Bangor, who died 27th Jan. 1964 aged 66 years.  "Gone but not forgotten."
 
  A 119
GAW
Erected by James Gaw, of Groomsport, in memory of his son Hugh Campbell Gaw who departed this life July 17th 1856 aged 4 years. 

[Inscription on the back: This stone claims 3 graves, one on each side].
 
  G 194
GEDDES
Erected by James KENNEDY, in memory of Hugh Geddes who departed this life 2nd Feb. 1817 aged 54 years. 

[Inscription on the back: This stone claims 3 graves, 2 north].
 
  G 136
GI
[Early 9th century slate headstone, the existing inscription of which is superimposed on the original which is almost completely smoothed down].

Here lieth the (body of . . ) Gi(............ first of ...................

Existing:   Erected by William McBRIDE of Bangor in memory of his daughter Fanney who died in infancy.  Margaret HARMON died 15th December 1966, youngest daughter of the above named.
 

  FZ 40
GIBBISON
see BLACK, McKERRALL and MILIKIN (2)
 
   
GIBBSON
See IOHNSTON
 
   
GIBISON
Here lyeth the body of Alexander Gibison who departed this life the 20th of April anno 1740 aged 33 years.  Here lyeth the body of Mary LYONS alias DABBY, wife to James Lyons, who departed this life the 15 of January 1759 aged 50 years.
 
  H 33
GIBSON
Here lieth the body of Nancy Gibson, daughter to Francis Gibson, who depd. this life April 3rd 1801 aged 6 years.
 
  I 21
GIBSON
Erected by James Gibson, flesher, Bangor, in memory of his wife, Mary Ann Gibson, (who) departed this life on the 19th August 1849 aged 26 years.  Also his daughter, Jane Gibson, who departed this life on the 13th April 1851 aged 5 years.  Also his son who died in infancy.  Also the above James Gibson, who died 13th March 1858 aged 43 years.  Also his son James who died the 5th June 1875 aged 37 years.
 
  D 21a
GIBSON
Erected in memory of Alice Gibson, the beloved wife of Alexander Gibson of Upper Balloo, who died on the 19th day of May 1866, in the 84th year of her age.  Also of David, Robert and Alexander, sons of Alexander Gibson.  And likewise of the said Alexander Gibson who died on the 15th day of Feby. 1885, in the 103 year of his age.
 
  I 88
GIBSON
In affectionate remembrance of Magdalene Gibson, of Crawfordsburn, who died 21st Sept. 1868 aged 42 years.  Also William Gibson, father to the above named, who died the 15th April 1871 aged 79 years.  Also Mary Gibson, mother to the above-named, who died the 25th of August 1872 aged 82 years.  Also Robert Gibson, son of the above named William and Mary Gibson, who died 20th July 1899 aged 71 years.  Also of Margaret Gibson, eldest daughter of the above named William & Mary Gibson, who died 7th May 1904 aged 88.
 
  FX 101
GIBSON
The burial place of Mary Ann Gibson.  Erected in loving memory of James Gibson, beloved husband of Mary A. Gibson, Newtownards, who departed this life 11th June 1890 aged 40 years.  Also their four children who died in infancy.  Also their daughter Sarah Gibson who departed this life 25th April 1898 aged 17 years.  "Our darling Sarah passed away into the arms of Jesus, she was her mother's pride on earth, but now she sleeps in Jesus."  Also their son James, beloved husband of Mary E. Gibson, who died 13th September 1912 aged 33 years.  Also the above Mary Ann Gibson who died 14th Jany. 1928.  Also John M. Gibson, Lieut. R.A., son of the above James & Mary E. Gibson, killed in action at Tobruk, 21st June 1942, interred in Acroma Cemetary, Libya.  Also Mary Eleanor, wife of the above James Gibson, died 2nd Feb. 1963.
 
D 34
GIBSON
See DUNLOP, HENEY and RICHARDSON
 
   
GILES
See McCUNE
 
   
GILKISON
Here lyeth ye body of Iames Gilkison who departed April 22 1737 aged 66.  Also his wife Iane Christain who departed Iune 19th 1736 aged 66.  Also Margaret  McCRACKEN, wife to Wm. Gilkison, who departed Iuly 29th 1742 aged 27.
 
  G 54b
GILLEN
Erected to the memory of Daniel Gibson who departed this life 2nd June 1864 aged 60 years.  Alexander Gillen died 23rd March 1876 aged 45 years.  Sarah Isabella Gillen died 10th day of February 1897 aged 58 years.  Hugh James Gillen died 4th of January 1905 aged 40 years.
 
  G 245
GILLILAND
This is the burying ground of William Gilliland of Cottown.  The above William Gilliland died 29th March 18(77) aged 64 years.  Jane Dodd Gilliland died 26th Sept. 1866 aged 58 years.  Ellen Jane Gilliland died 21st Feby. 1845 aged 6 years.  Thomas Woodside Gilliland died 8th April 1851 aged 10 years.  Eliza Gilliland died 22nd Novr. 1851 aged 16 years.  Samuel Gilliland died 13th July 1856 aged 19 years.  Ellen Jane Gilliland died 11th March 1874 aged 25 years.  Isabella Gilliland died 29th March 1877 aged 34 years.  Sarah Eliza Gilliland died 18th Augt. 1891 aged 40 years.  Matthew Patterson Gilliland died 31st May 1895 aged 45 years.
 
  I 48
GILLILAND
Erected by William Gilliland in loving memory of his father William Gilliland of Cottown died March 29 1877 aged 64 years.  His mother Jane DODD died Sept.26 1866 aged 58 years.  His sisters and brothers:- Ellen Jane  died Feb. 21 1845 aged 6 years.  Thomas Woodside died April 8 1851 aged 10 years.  Eliza, died Nov. 22 1851 aged 16 years.  Samuel died July 13 1856 aged 19 years.  Ellen Jane died March 11 1874 aged 25 years.  Isabella died March 29 1877 aged 34 years.  Sarah Eliza died Aug. 18 1891 aged 40 years.  Matthew Patteson, died May 31 1895 aged 45 years.  John Dodd died Aug. 15 1906 aged 62 years.  The above William Gilliland died June 3 1920 aged 73 years.  Also Sarah Anne, wife of the above, died June 3 1934 aged 87 years.  Romans X, 9-10.
 
  I 49
GILMER
[Urn at top with letters H.G.].  Erected by Alexander Gilmer, Ballymullen, in memory of his daughter Mary who died 6th July 1856 aged 24 years.  Also in memory of his wife Elizabeth Gilmer who died 5th April 1875 aged 69 years.  Also the above-named Alexander Gilmer who died 19th May 1879 aged 71 years.  Also his son Alexander Gilmer who died 20th February 1914 aged 70 years.
 
  G 257
GILMER
Erected by Robert Gilmer, Ballymullen, in memory of his brother Henry Gilmer who departed this life 24th March 1877 aged 26 years.  Also my brother William Gilmer who departed this life 17th August 1884 aged 40 years.  Also Agnes, wife of the above Robert Gilmer, who departed this life 23rd June 1909 aged 65 years.  Also the above-named Robert Gilmer who departed this life 26th February 1915 aged 74 years.
 
  G 256
GILMER
Erected by Agnes Gilmer, Belmont, in memory of her beloved husband John Gilmer who died 11th January 1890 aged 53 years.  Also the above Agnes Gilmer who died on 28th November 1918 aged 70 years.  Also George Reid Gilmer, younger son of the above, who died 19th February 1935 aged 49 years.
 
  A 38
GLENHOOMS
Here lyeth ye body (of) Elinor Glenhooms ales Moody, who died this life (March) ye 27th 1743 aged 37 years. Als two ghildren William and Margaret.

[Headstone badly flaking - inscription almost lost]
 

FZ 61
GLENN
See PATTERSON
 
   
GOODWIN
Sacred to the memory of James Goodwin who died 20th November 1875 aged 62 years.
 
  D 35
GORDON
Erected by William Gordon in memory of his wife Catherine, died 3rd December 1914 Aged 21 Years.
 
  G 16
GORDON
See McCULLOCH
 
   
GORMAN
In loving memory of John Gorman died 14th November 1910 erected by his wife Margaret Gorman
 
  A 64
GORMAN
In loving memory of Robert A. Gorman, died 11th Dec. 1881 aged 27 years.  Also his son Philip Henry who died in infancy.
 
  D 17
GOUDY
Erected by Thomas McClune in memory of his mother Jane GOUDY who died 11th April A.D. 1839 Aged 84 years.
 
H 83
GRAHAM
In loving memory of James Graham who died 6th November 1914, also his son Samuel who died 8th September 1928, also Mary, wife of the above James Graham, died 14th February 1929 also his son Charles died 20th February 1930
 
  FZ 54
GRAHAM
[Headstone now lying flat in a modern low-stone enclosure belonging to the NICHOLSON family].
Erected by May Graham of Bangor in memory of her husband William Graham who died 21st Feb. 1827 aged 58 years.  Also in memory of the said May Graham who departed this life 29th June 1844 aged 73 years.
 
  FX 70a
GRAHAM
[Two white marble tablets secured to the east wall of the graveyard and inside a low stone enclosure].

Sacred to the memory of Hugh Halliday Graham, who died April 22nd 1848 aged 24 years.

Sacred to the memory of James Graham who died September 6th 1847 aged 53 years.  And of Eliza Graham his wife, who died 7th Aug. 1852 aged 53 years.  Also of their daughter Marianne who died 2nd July 1838 aged 21 years.
 
  C9

 

C10

GRAHAM
See CAMPBELL, McWHA and ROBERTSON
 
   

GRAHAM
[New Black Granite Stone in Front of Old]

In loving memory of Robert McKee 6/1/1912 – 19/11/1996 Doreen Pearse 25/6/1914 – 2/6/1982 and their son Ernest Paul 28/4/1938 – 30/5/1938
 

  H 55
GRAY
[Flaking slate tablet, probably of mid-18th century date - inscription mostly lost]
Here lyeth ye body of George Gray who departed this life October (.........) aged 76 years.  Also his daughter Marion aged (..........) MACARTNEY.
 
FX 65

GRAY
[Base only – Headstone Missing.  Inscription on Base]
In memory of Hugh Gray, and wife Margaret, also their daughter Sadie
 

  A 99
GRAY
Here lieth the body of Mary Gray of Ballysallaugh who departed this life the 24th of August 1809 AE 74 years.
 
  FY 60
GRAY
Erected by Alexander Gray in loving memory of his wife Mary, died 23 October 1951 Aged 79 Years, also his son Hugh, died 7th June 1949 Aged 45 Years also the above Alexander Gray, died 15th October 1956 Aged 84 Years.
 
  FX 130
GRAY
[This stone claims three graves, 1 on each side]
Erected to the memory of Thomas Gray, late of Ballymagee, who departed this life 23rd Febr. 1816 aged 80 years.  Also his wife Ann who departed this life 28th Novr. 1811 aged 72 years.  Robert BARR died 30th June 1895.  Susan Gray, wife of above, died 25th May 1925.  Jane Barr, daughter, died 25th March 1887.  Mary Barr, daughter, died 18th May 1937.
 
  G 15
GRAY
Erected by Hugh ANDREWS, Groomsport, in memory of his brother-in-law Robert Gray, who died 9th Sepr. 1819 aged 16.  Also his mother-in-law Margaret Gray alias KNOX, who died 5th Jany. 1829 aged 52 years.  Also his brother-in-law James Gray who died 10th Feby. 1834 aged 28 years.  Also his daughter Margaret Andrews who died 25th June 1845 aged 5 years.  Also his father-in-law Hugh Gray who died 18th June 1846 aged 84 years.  Also the above Hugh Andrews who died 11th Feby. 1851 aged 44 years.  Also Jane Andrews, relict of the said Hugh Andrews, who died 14th May 1869 aged 58 years.  Also Thomas Andrews, youngest son of the above Hugh Andrews who died 25th June 1917 aged 74 years.  Also Annie, wife of the above Robert Andrews, who died 11th August 1921 aged 72 years. 

[Inscription on the back:- This stone claims 3 graves southward].

Inscription on east end of enclosure:-  In loving memory of George TAYLOR, died 25th Nov. 1925 aged 61 years, buried at Cladymore, Co. Armagh.  Also his wife Jane Gray Taylor, died 14th July 1944 aged 75 years.
 

  FX 143
GRAY
Erected by Archd. Gray of Ballyvernen, in memory of his wife Catherine Gray, alias MITCHELL, who departed this life March the 12th 1827 aged 37 years.  Also two of their children Jane & Alexr.  Also the remains of the said Archibald Gray who departed this life the 10th Decemr. 1838 aged 60 years.
 
  H 75
GRAY
Erected by Ann Gray of Drumhirk, in memory of her husband James Gray, who died 15th Feb. 1833 aged 48 years.
 
  FY 5
GRAY
Erected by James Gray of Gray's Hill, in memory of his wife Sarah Gray, who died 10th Feby. 1834 aged 56 years.  Also two children who died young.  Likewise his son Charles Gray who died 1st December 1843 aged 24 years.  And likewise his son John Gray, who died 16th August 1844 aged 37 years.  Also the above James Gray who died 6th March 1859 aged 77 years.  Also Margaret, daughter of said James Gray, who departed this life 10th November 1867 aged 67 years.
 
  FW 91
GRAY
Erected in memory of William Gray . . . . . . who died 9th Decr. (1860 aged . .) years.  (Also) his dau(ghter Eliza who) died 1st May (1853 aged 23) years.  Also Anna (Isabella Gray, Knock)nagoney, who died (. . February 1861 aged) 8 years.  Also (Thomas . . . . . .)non, who died in (infancy . . . . . .) 1862.  Also William (. . . . . . died) August 1873 aged (.. months).  Also Isa(bella, wife of) the above William Gray . . . . . . died 30th August (187. aged) years.  Also Mary Gray, daughter of . . . . . . Gray, Ballymoney, who died 20th May 18(..) aged 18 years.
 
  I 67
GRAY
Erected by Elizabeth Ann Gray, Bangor, in memory of her beloved husband Thomas Gray, who died 12th March 1856 aged 33 years.  Also her daughter who died in infancy.  Also the above Elizabeth Ann Gray, who died 12th Dec. 1892 aged 79 years.  Also her daughter Anna Bell Gray, died 9th Nov. 1900.  Also her grand-daughter Ann Jane MOONEY Gray, died 2nd October 1916 aged 49 years.  Also William Gray, died 30th April 1932.  His wife Mary A. Gray died 9th Sept. 1930.  Also their daughter Margaret SEWELL, died 18th Sept. 1931.  "I know that my Redeemer liveth".  Job XIX, XXV.
 
  FX 126
GRAY
Erected by James Gray, Bangor, in memory of his wife, Eliza, who died Decr. 29th 1873 aged 36 years.  Also 4 of their children, who died in infancy.  Jane Gray died 14th August 1881 aged 3 years.  Eliza Gray died 21st October 1895 aged 19 years.  Also Grace, wife of James Gray, died 9th March 1917 aged 74 years.  Also the above named James Gray, died 26th Nov. 1918 aged 87 years.
 
  FX 127
GRAY
Erected in memory of Thomas Gray, Ballydavy, who died 6th August 1888 aged 55 years.  And of his wife Maria Gray who died 29th December 1920 aged 85 years.  "To be with Christ, which is far better".
 
  H 73
GRAY
Erected in loving memory of William Gray who died 24th January 1908 aged 84 years.  Also his son William J. Gray who died 11th December 1888 aged 27 years.  Also his grandson William D. Gray who died 22nd July 1908 aged 10 months.  Also his wife Jane Gray who died 28th June 1909 aged 79 years.  Also Agnes, dearly loved wife of Thomas H. Gray, who died 13th April 1943.
 
  I 29
GRAY
Erected in memory of James Gray, Ballymoney, who died 27th February 1893 aged 72 years.  Also his daughter Eliza Jane who died 16th November 1900 aged 48 years.  Also his wife Eliza who died 2nd August 1905 aged 78 years.  Also his son John Young died 11th March 1949 aged 80 years.  Also his daughter Annabella died 9th May 1960 aged 92 years.
 
  I 68
GRAY
See BARR, BROWN, CAMPBELL and HAMILTON
 
   
GREEN
See KELLY
 
   
GREENE
The Burying place of Isabella Greene 1884.
 
A 27
GREENFIELD
Erected by Anna Greenfield in memory of her beloved husband Wm. John Greenfield who died 18th Jany. 1898 aged 65 years.  Also his wife Anna HILL who died 15th June 1906 aged 76 years.  Also her niece Agnes McMECHAN, wife of W. J. NELSON who died 27th July 1911.  Also the above W. J. Nelson died 31st March 1921.
 
  A 37

GRIBBEN
In loving memory of Hugh died 4th January 1928 also his wife Sarah, died 26th May 1930 also their sons, Alexander died 29 July 1957, John (Jack) died 7th May 1959 also their youngest daughter Sarah, Died 20th May 1968
 

  FW 29
GRIBBEN
Erected by William Gribben, of Ballywooley, in memory of his beloved wife Margaret Gribben who died October 31st 1871 aged 65 years.  Also his son Alexander Gribben, who died May 2nd 1872 aged 26 years.  Inscribed by Hugh Gribben in memory of his father William Gribben who died 8th March 1895 aged 90 years.  Also his daughter Sarah who died 1st November 1882 aged 1 year.  Also his son Hugh who died 31st July 1889 aged 6 years.  Also his daughter Elizabeth who died 12th September 1902 aged 26 years.  Also his son William Gribben who 4th January 19(12) aged 31 years.  Also his son Robert Gribben who died 10th March 1913 aged 24 years.
 
  FW 30
GRIBBLE
An affectionate remembrance of Capt. Joseph Gribble who was unfortunately drowned with all his crew in Bangor Bay on the 17th day of Septr. MDCCCXIII aged XXXI years.  "Boast not thyself of tomorrow for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth".  Proverbs XXVII, ver. 1.
 
  H 5
GRIFFIN
See KNOX
   
GUNION
Here lieth the body of Andrew Gunion of Bangor who departed this life August the 10th 1810 aged 30 years.
 
  FZ 33
GUTHRIE
See FOWLER