This stone is here in the memory of the following persons who are buried underneath. Peter Gamble who died June 1777 aged 71 years. Lilias his wife who died 12 July 1803 aged 89 years. James their son who died 18 May 1777 aged 17 years. Grace their daughter wife to the Rev. Chas. Douglas who died 25 January 1818 aged 63 years. The Rev. Charles Douglas who died 30 June 1833 at the advanced age of 90 for many years Prebendary of Connor and which he resigned rather than leave this Parish the Curacy of which he served for upwards of 60 years. William Trail their eldest son Lieutenant R.N. who died 20 June 1815 aged 25 years. Edmund Alexander their youngest son Resident Magistrate of Ballynsloe where he died 20 March 1816 aged 52 years. Anne widow of the above E.A. Douglas died Warrenpoint 20 Feb 1892 aged 85. Also their son Capt. Charles Douglas...
This memorial slab (now completely overgrown by ivy and a large bush) was transcribed with the help of the book entitled 'Derrykeighan Old Church Graveyard' by Dorothy Arthur. This book contains invaluable information about the local history and the families buried here.