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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

Sacred to the memory of MARY daughter of Daniel & Elizabeth Guy who died December 10th 1842 aged 2 months. Also of EMMA GUY their daugher who died July 17th 1843 aged 2 years. Also of JOHN WILLMOTT GUY their son who died March 27th 1849 aged 7 months. Also of THOMAS GUY their son who died July 29th 1850 aged 6 years. And of WILLIAM GUY NEWMAN nephew of the above who died May 2nd 1845 aged 23 years. Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH GUY the beloved wife of Daniel Guy who departed this life Jan 15th 1862 aged 51 years.

And of William Guy Newman nephew of the above who died May 2nd 1845. Aged 23 years. Also of EMILY SARAH widow of the above who entered into rest July 25th 1925 aged 78 years. Peace perfect peace.

How lov'd she liv'd how much lamented fell None but her Husbands sorrowing heart can tell. Meek was her temper, modest was her life. A tender Mother and a virtuous wife. And now she's fled as spotless as a dove. In peace we hope to meet the Lord above (after aged 59 years) Here rests secure from every mortal care A plain industrious honest loving pair In peaceful

NotesLocation: South. Foot stone T.W.G 1893, E.S.G 1925.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Mary Guy10 Dec 1842Infant
Emma Guy17 Jul 18432
William Guy Newman2 May 184523
John Willmott Guy27 Mar 1849Infant
Thomas Guy29 Jul 18506
Elizabeth Guy15 Jan 186251
Daniel Guy6 Mar 187059
Tom Willmott Guy18 Dec 189342Storridge Farm, Beaminster
Emily Sarah Guy23 Jul 192578

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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