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Monument
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Inscription

In affectionate remembrance of GAIUS FOLLETT of Canning Court, Dorset, formerly of Netherbury. Born December 10th 1813, died December 8th 1865. Whosoever liveth & believeth in me shall never die. I know in whom I have believed. Also of Mary wife of the above. Born June 16th 1813 died April 21st 1872. Come up to me ye that are heavy laden and I will give you rest. SS Mat. XI.29. Mary M ....I ...Follett (infant) 1843. GAUIS JOHN FOLLETT 1846 1851 SS MK X.14


Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Mary Maria Jane FollettFeb 1843Infant
Gaius John FollettJul 18515
Gauis Follett8 Dec 186551
Mary Follett21 Apr 187259

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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