VIII.  There are five Tablets on the south side of the Church to a family of HOUSTON, the earliest recorded of whom, ALEX. HOUSTON, and his wife JANE CRUICKSHANK, lived in Grantown, and died respectively in 1808 and 1796. The deaths of two sons and two daughters are recorded. The eldest son, JAMES, and his wife HELEN MACDONALD, died in 1842 and 1863 respectively, and the following refers to one of their family:

IX.  In memory of ALEX. CRUICKSHANK HOUSTON, Lieut. 62nd Regiment, Bengal, N.L, "an officer of proved gallantry and great promise," born 25th March, 1829, at Kirkton of Inverallan, died 29th May, 1855, at Fort Abouzdie, in the Punjaub, where the officers of his regiment have erected a monument over his grave.


MASTERS IN THE ELGIN ACADEMY.

1744.  James CRUICKSHANK, Master of the Grammar School, "being under Church scandal, and had taken to merchandizing, was dismissed," This led to an Action in the Court of Session between the Magistrates and the Ministers as to jurisdiction, which was settled by agreement in 1748.

LV.  This is the burial-place of Isobell McKean, lawful daughter to Robert McKean, late Bailie of Elgin, spouse to Mr. James CRUICKSHANK, master of the Grammar School. She died the 12th of July, 1738. J. F.  B. Mc.


PROVOSTS AND BAILIES IN THE BURGH OF ELGIN.

1823. Peter Nicholson, Provost ; John Forsyth, jun., James, Henry, James Petrie, and Francis CRUIKSHANK, Bailies.

1824. Peter Nicholson, Provost ; John Forsyth, jun., David Cormie, Lewis Anderson, and Francis CRUIKSHANK, Bailies.

1826. Alexander Innes, Provost ; James Petrie, Francis CRUIKSHANK, Harry Milne, and John Johnston, Bailies.

1827. Alexander Innes, Provost ; Francis CRUIKSHANK, Harry Milne, John Johnston, and Lewis Anderson, Bailies.

1831. John Lawson, junior, Provost ; Lewis Anderson, John Johnston, John M'Kimmie, and Francis CRUIKSHANK, Bailies.

1832. James Petrie, Provost ; Francis CRUIKSHANK, Alexander Forteath, Alexander Young, and John Walker, Bailies.