ID Number105073
NameMONTEITH George Dalrymple
Family NameMONTEITH
Plot3214
CemeteryChurch of England
StatusExisting Grave
Location on the Modern Grid MapM16 01
Inscription on TombstoneSacred to the memory of Geo. Dalrymple MONTEITH, eldest son of the late Dr. MONTEITH, died at Napier 7 May 1867, aged 33. Sacred to the memory of G.D. MONTEITH, Coroner & Provincial Surgn., province of Wellington, died 1 July 1862, aged 54. Also Elizabeth, his beloved wife, died 14 July 1854, aged 45. "Waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ". [-Helyer-]
Description of GraveSubstantial family plot with an elaborate ironwork fence including a design motif of wreaths. The memorial is a solid marble base with inscriptions on all four sides in lead lettering. There is some decorative floral work but the main feature is a tall column deliberately truncated to indicate a life cut short.
Date of Death or Burial*01 Jul, 1862
Public Cemetery Register Number
Type of Record Burial
Age54
SexMale
BiographyDr George Dalrymple MONTEITH was coroner and provincial surgeon in Wellington.