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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

Sacred to the memory of MARTHA wife of James Woodland who died October 7th 1855 aged 62 years. A loving wife, a friend so dear, A tender Mother lieth here, In love she lived, in peace she died, Her life was wish'ed but God denied. Also of the above JAMES WOODLAND who died Agust 11th 1871 aged 80 years. Also of THOMAS MAJOR, son of the above who deid March 4th 1858 aged 4 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Also of ELIZABETH WOODLAND daughter who died 1874. Her end was peace.

NotesLocation: Yew block.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Martha Woodland7 Oct 185562
Thomas Major Woodland4 Mar 18584
James Woodland11 Aug 187180
Elizabeth WoodlandOct 187442

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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