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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

In memory of THOMAS WEBB son of Thomas & Elizabeth Webb born Nov 13th 1837 died Nov 18th 1861. the Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Also of the aforesaid ELIZABETH WEBB who died March 11th 1863 aged 66 years. Thou Lord hast call'd me to resign. what most I prize,, it ne'er was mine, I only yield thee what was thine. Thy will be done. Also of the aforesaid THOMAS WEBB who died June 11th 1866 aged 63 years. Make us so to follow his doctrine and Holy Life and after his example ....the treuth, boldy rebuke vice ....and patiently su.... sake, through

NotesLocation: Yew block.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Thomas Webb18 Nov 186124
Elizabeth Webb11 Mar 186366
Thomas Webb11 Jun 186663

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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