Jane Gaugain

1804–1860 (age 56)

Biography

Jane Gaugain was a prolific writer whose carefully collected needlework guides inspired countless women to embrace the joy of embroidery and the comforts of domestic creativity during the nineteenth century.

Her work carried a gentle instruction that balanced practicality with encouragement, leaving a legacy of thoughtful craftsmanship and a renewed appreciation for needle arts.

Also buried at Dean Cemetery

Sydney Goodsir Smith
1915–1975 (age 60)
Dean Cemetery
Sydney Goodsir Smith voiced the heart of Edinburgh through bold, lyrical verse.
James Buchanan
1785–1857 (age 72)
Dean Cemetery
Dean of the Church of Scotland who served in an ecclesiastical leadership role during the early 19th century.
Helen Henderson
1859–1945 (age 86)
Dean Cemetery
Alexander Taylor Innes
1833–1912 (age 79)
Dean Cemetery
Alexander Taylor Innes chronicled Scotland’s religious and legal history with keen scholarship and integrity.
William Thomas Ritchie
1873–1945 (age 72)
Dean Cemetery
William Thomas Ritchie is remembered for his compassionate care and scholarly spirit in the medical profession.
James Cassie
1819–1879 (age 60)
Dean Cemetery
James Cassie was a nineteenth-century painter whose artistic contributions enriched British visual culture.