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| Description | Head stone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Inscription | Sacred to the memory of THOMAS GALE who deid April 5th 1870 aged 75 years. Also of JOANNA his first wife who died July 10th 1827 aged 38 years. And of MARTHA his second wife who died April 1st 1875 aged 74 years. | ||
| Notes | On card: 6 (7) Thomas Gale of Salway Ash, Joanna of Netherbury and Martha of Salway Ash. | ||
Internees | |||
| Name | Date of death | Age | Residence |
| Joanna Gale | 10 Jul 1827 | 38 | |
| Thomas Gale | 5 Apr 1870 | 75 | |
| Martha Gale | Apr 1875 | 74 | |
Transcription by Morag Curtis
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