Bur. Reed. Vol. 2 (1859), "John Hinton, abode Shantalla, buried July 31st 1859, aged 73 years". Bur. Reed. Vol. 2 (1870), "Mary Hinton widow, abode Up. Cross Street, buried August the 30th 1870, aged 81 yrs". Note The above might be related to those mentioned in the following reference The Galway Mercury. May 4th. (1850), "Marriage. In the church of St. Nicholas, by the Rev. John Treanor, Mr. Jacob Hinton, son of Mr. Hinton, Keeper of the Lighthouse, to Esther, daughter of the late Mr. Matthew Lynch, ship builder". 122 MITCHELL. CHADWICK DICKSON. CALDWELL and MILLER SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF DAVID MITCHELL MERCHANT OF THIS CITY WHO DIED 30th OCTR 1832 AGED 54 YEARS THOs HIS SON DIED 16th MAY 1833 AGED 9 YEARS MATHILDA HIS DAUGHTER DIED 21st JANr 1847 AGED 22 YEARS M^ M A CHADWICK DICKSON DIED 7™ MAY 1858 AGED 80 YEARS WM ALBERT ED CALDWELL DIED 18th MARCH 1865 AGED 9 YEARS GEORGE MILLER MERCHANT OF THIS CITY DIED 22° JUNE 1865 AGED 55 YEARS H. CLARE & SONS DELIN & SULPT (WEST SIDE) ANNE. WIDOW OF DAVID MITCHELL BORN 1796. DIED APRIL 14™ 1876 HER SON THOMAS CHADWICK DICKSON LIEU1, COLONEL OF 13th NATIVE INFANTRY BOMBAY ARMY. DIED 2ND MAY 1866 AGED 59 YEARS. "MARK THE PERFECT MAN AND BEHOLD THE UPRIGHT FOR THE END OF THAT MAN IS PEACE. HIS WIFE ANNE MILLER DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 1st OF NOVEMBER 1866 AGED 45 YEARS. "BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHO DIE IN THE LORD." Notes A large family tomb in the South Eastern segment of the graveyard. A rectangular base of ashlar blocks is equipped, on one face, with a pair of metal hoops set in a slab. The Ins. is carved above this on a rectangular pillar with a moulded top and base. On this, in turn, rests a fluted column with Ionic and Corinthian features. This is topped with an urn-shaped finial. References Bur. Reed. Vol. 2 (1832), "Nov. 1st 1832, interred David Mitchell who died October 30th, 1832.-H. Morgan Vicar". Bur. Reed. Vol. 2 (1847), "Matilda Mitchell, abode Madiera Island, buried Jany 24th 1847, aged 26 years". Bur. Reed. Vol. 2 (1858), "Mary Anne Chadwick Dickson, abode Rahoon House, buried 9th May 1858, aged 80 yrs". Bur. Reed. Vol. 2 (1865), "William Caldwell, abode Mont Pelier Terrace, buried March 21st 1865, aged 10 years". Puj- Recdt Vo1- 2 (1865)« "George Miller, abode West House, Henry St., buried June 24th 1865, aged 55 yrs''. Bur. Reed, Vol. 2 (1876), "Anne Mitchell, abode Nun's Island, buried April 19th 1876, aged oU • Bpr. Recdt Vol. 2 (1866), "Thomas Chadwick Dickson, Lt. Col Bombay Army, abode Rahoon, buried 5th day of May this 1866, aged 59 yrs". Bur. Reed, Vol. 2 (1866), "Anne Miller, abode Dublin, buried Nov. 5th 1866, aged 45 yrs". The Galwav Express. March 31st. (1866), "Monument in St. Nicholas' Churchyard by the Mitchell Family". "During the last two months, the Messrs. Clare, Sculptors, of this town have been engaged in erecting a monument at the West side of the Churchyard of St. Nicholas, over the remains of the late members of the Mitchell family. One block is about four and a half feet high, over which is another square of marble about three feet high; one side bearing the names of the deceased members. Amongst them and last, is the name of George Miller, of this town, who died about eight months since. Over all is a round pillar, about seven feet high and having some beautiful and ornamental work at the top, marking the entire height of the monument about 14 feet. It is an elaborate piece of work and reflects credit on every one concerned." The Connaught Journal. November 5th. (1832), David Mitchell (Long obituary). The Galway Mercury. January 23rd. (1847), David Mitchell's daughter Matilda (brief obituary), died at the age of 25. The Galway Mercury. November 22nd. (1851), Delia Charlotte Mitchell and Rev. John Caldwell, marriage notice for this couple. (She was 5th daughter of David Mitchell and he was Curate of Oranmore). See also The Galway Independent Paper. January 21st. (1829), Eliza Mitchell. "Married... On Saturday the 17th instant by special licence, in the church of St. Nicholas and afterwards at her brother's house in Nun's Island, Galway, John Walsh of Barbersfort, County of Galway, Esq. to the amiable and accomplished Miss Eliza Mitchell." The Galwav Vindicator. May 8th. (1858). Mrs. Mary Ann Chadwick Dickson. (Death notice). "Died, on Friday the 7th inst., at Rahoon House, Galway, the seat of her son Col. Dickson in the 80th year of her age, Mrs. Mary Ann Chadwick, relict of Capt. Francis Dickson, late of her Majesty's 67th Regt." The Galway Vindicator. March 25th. (1865). Obituary. "On the 18th instant at Montpellier Terrace, Galway in his 10th year, after a protracted illness, William Albert Edward Cotter, the beloved child and only son of Rev. John Caldwell - Incumbent of Oranmore - "Sleeps in Jesus" ". The Galway Vindicator. June 24th. (1865), George Millar. (Obituary). "Death of George Millar Esq.. We deeply regret to record the death of this excellent gentleman, which took place at his residence, West House after a short illness, on Thursday morning last. The lamented deceased was a native of Alloa, Scotland; and possessed in an eminent degree the energetic perseverance, and commercial capabilities characteristic of his countrymen. He came to this city twenty five years ago, and became a partner with the late Burton Persse, Esq. in the Newcastle Distillery and after the death of that lamented gentleman he became the partner of Mr. Henry Persse, with whom he has been associated up to his demise...". The Galway Express. June 24th. (1865). (Short death notice). "... of the firm of Persse Miller and Co. Distillers...". The Galwav Express. May 5th. (1866), Colonel Thomas Chadwick Dickson. (Lengthy obituary). "... Son of Captain Francis Richard Dickson of H.M. 67th. Regiment....joined the Hon East India company's Service in 1820 when he was only 15 years of age and served in the 13th Bombay Native Infantry. In 1830 he was appointed Aide de Camp to Sir Charles Napier.... He became Major of his regiment in 1845 and in 1852 he obtained his Lieutenant Colonelcy. He died in the 60th year of his age...""... We understand Major De Montmorency of the 59th Regiment was anxious that the funeral should take place with military honours, but the deceased gentleman's brother, Mr. Francis R. Chadwick Dickson preferred that it should be conducted in the ordinary way." The Galwav Vindicator. June 3rd. (1868). Mrs McAlister. (Death notice). "... death of Mrs Mc Alister wife of Dr. Mc Alister and relict of the late Col. Dickson of Rahoon, at Bombay...". The Galway Express. June 6th. (1868). (Short death notice), "...at Kalladghee, Bombay, May 5th, Hariette Louisa wife of James McAlister, Esq. M.D. and relict of the late Col. Dickson of Rahoon House, Galway". Two of the most prominent monuments in the graveyard are the Mitchell/ Miller/ Chadwick Dickson monument (with the Etruscan-style pillar on the left (Cat. No. 122)),and the Whistler monument (Cat. No. Ill), on the right, behind the tree. The top of the obelisk on this tomb is missing, as are the railings. It is entered via a flight of underground steps. The wall in the background consists partly of the remains of the old Tholsel or Town Hall. Drawing bv Majella Brien. *
