Mary Murray, née Rigby

1778–1861 (age 83)

Biography

Mary Murray, née Rigby (1778–1861), was an avid collector of art whose discerning taste and generous support encouraged many artists and enriched the cultural life of her circle.

She is buried at St Cuthbert’s Church, Edinburgh, where her legacy of encouragement and appreciation for beauty continues to be honored.

Also buried at St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh

John Abercrombie
1780–1844 (age 64)
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
John Abercrombie (1780–1844) was a Scottish writer whose works contributed significantly to nineteenth-century literat...
Daniel Lizars Sr.
1754–1812 (age 58)
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
Daniel Lizars Sr. (1754–1812) was a Scottish cartographer whose maps advanced geographical understanding.
William Johnstone
1804–1868 (age 64)
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
Adam Rolland
1734–1819 (age 85)
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
Adam Rolland served as a respected judge whose calm judgments anchored Edinburgh’s legal community.
John Francis Smith
1806–1840 (age 34)
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
John Francis Smith (1806–1840) was a Scottish encyclopedist whose scholarly work contributed to nineteenth-century kno...
John Jamieson
1759–1838 (age 79)
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
John Jamieson is celebrated for bringing historical depth to the life of St Cuthbert's Church.