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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

In memory of WILLIAM TETT of Bowood son of Job and Mary Tett who departed this life 12th of May 1826 aged 56 years. My time is come, next may be thine, prepare for it whilst thou hast time. And that thou mays't prepared be, live unto Him that died for thee.

NotesLocation: South. 4 graves south of Conway chest tomb.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
William Tett12 May 182656Bowood

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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