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Internees
Description	Head stone
Inscription	Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH the beloved wife of John Tucker who departed this life Nov 19th 1832 aged 63 years. Afflictions sore long time I bore, physicians were in vain, Till God did pleased death shall me seize to ease me of my pain. Also of the above John Tucker who departed this life July the 31st 1838 aged 74 years. Also of William Tucker (of the Ford) grandson of the above who departed this life .... 1861 aged 26 years. His end was peace.
Notes	Location: SW corner 17. William Tucker of Melplash.
Name	Date of death	Age	Residence
Elizabeth Tucker	19 Nov 1832	63
John Tucker	31 Jul 1838	74
William Tucker	18 May 1861	26

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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