To the much revered Memory of:
John (Jnr) of Ashgrove, late Lord Provost of this city who with Christian Perseverence supported the trials and fulfilled the duties of a long and valuable life.
and waits his Lord's reviving call in the neighbouring consecrated ground of this ancient Sanctuary.
where also are interred his Father, John Bowman, who likewise served his fellow citizens as a worthy Chief Magistrate
and his pious brother William, To the much revered memory of John:
Late Lord Provost of this city who with Christian perseverance supported the trials and fulfilled the duties of a long and valuable life.
And waits his Lord's reviving call in the neighbouring consecrated ground of this ancient sanctuary.
Where also are interred his Father, John Bowman esquire who likewise served his fellow citizens as a worthy chief magistrate
and his pious brother, William.