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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

In memory of CATHERINE the beloved wife of James Webber who died July 21st 1873 aged 56 years. "How sweet to hear Christ say at last ye blessed children come, your sorrows are forever past and heaven is now your home." Also in affectionate remembrance of JAMES WEBBER who died September 13th 1879 aged 67 years. His end was peace.

NotesOn card: 8(3). James of Dottery.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Catherine Webber21 Jul 187356
James Webber13 Sep 187967

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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