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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

In affectionate remembrance of BESSIE RENDLE COLES daughter of Frederick and Jane Coles who died June 4th 1877 aged 21 years. Also of JOHN FATHERS and WILLIAM JAMES their sons who died in infancy. God is our refuge and strength. Psalm XLVI Chap 1 verse. Also of AGNES ELLEN their second daughter who died at Croydon 17th June 1884 aged 17 years and was interred in this churchyard.

NotesOn card: 8 (2). Bessie Coles was of South Bowood and Agnes Coles of North Bowood. Two footstones R.B.C 1877, A.E.C 1884.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
John Fathers Coles1876Infant
William James Coles1877Infant
Bessie Annie Rendle Coles4 Jun 187721
Agnes Ellen Coles17 Jun 188417

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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