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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

In affectionate remembrance of GEORGE the beloved son of Job and Elizabeth Dunn (of Salway Ash) who departed this life May 14th 1876 aged 33 years. Boast not theyself of tomorrow for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Proverbes 27 chap I.V. Also of the above JOB DUNN who died at Horn Park Dairy House of Beaminster September 7th 1889 aged 72 years. Also of ELIZABETH his beloved wife who departed this life January 14th 1892 aged 75 years. Come unto us all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew XI.

NotesOn card: 9 (2).

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
George Dunn14 May 187633Salway Ash
Job Dunn7 Sep 188972Beaminster
Elizabeth Dunn14 Jan 189275

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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