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| Description | Head stone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Inscription | Sacred to the memory of Betsy the beloved wife of Joseph Tucker who departed this life August 30 1855 aged 65 years. Also of Thomas son of the above who died Nov .... 1855 aged 30 years. Also of Joseph Tucker who departed this life March 26 1872 aged 88 years. | ||
| Notes | Location: SW corner 16. Joseph of Benville Lane, Corscombe. | ||
Internees | |||
| Name | Date of death | Age | Residence |
| Betsy Tucker | 30 Aug 1855 | 65 | |
| Thomas Tucker | Nov 1855 | 30 | |
| Joseph Tucker | 26 Mar 1872 | 88 | |
Transcription by Morag Curtis
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