Archibald (Archibel) Wilson was hanged on 26 June 1798 for his part in the 1798 rebellion (see
Link ). He rates three lines in one of the daily newspaper inventories of those dispatched for their perceived treachery: ‘Tuesday last, Archibald Wilson, mason, was executed at Conlig, between Newtownards and Bangor, having been found guilty by Court Martial of Rebellion and Treason.’ See also another picture at
J5081 : The grave of Archibald Wilson, Bangor Abbey churchyard.
The gravestone inscription reads:
"Here lieth the body of Archibel Wilson of Conlig who departed this life June the 26 in anno 1798, eg 26yr. Morn not, deer frends, tho I’m no more. Tho I was martred, your eyes before I am not dead, but do sleep hear. And yet once more I will apeer. That is when time will be no more. When thel be judged who falsely sore. And them that judged will judged be. Whither just or on just, then thel see Purpere, deer frends, for that grate day. When death dis sumance you away I will await you all with due care. In heven with joy to meet you there."