This stone was erected by John McLeese, Jun of Carrowreagh to the memory of his late Father John McLeese, Sen who departed this life the 5th Sept 1814 aged 65 years. Also of John McLeese aged 3 years and Jane McLeese who departed this life the 2nd June 1828 aged 40 the infant son and wife of the above. John McLeese, Jun who also died Jan 29th 1869 aged 89 years.
This headstone 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.