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Internees
Description	Head stone
Inscription	This stone is erected in memory of WILLIAM FOOKS who died April 26th 1851 aged 70 years. The sweet remembrance of the just shall flourish when they sleep in dust. Also JANE FOOKS wife of the above who died March 7th 1842 aged 60 years. A loving wife and friend so dear, a tender mother lies sleeping here. In love she lived in peace she died, her life was desired by God denied. Also of E........
Notes	Location: Yew block. Stone broken away.
Name	Date of death	Age	Residence
Jane Fooks	7 Mar 1842	60
William Fooks	26 Apr 1851	70

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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