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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

In memory of HONOR daughter of John and Mary Rawles who died September 22nd 1870 aged 27 years. Also ELIZABETH their daughter who died March 23rd 1871 aged 35 years. The will of the Lord be done. Also of JOHN their son who died July 16th 1873 aged 35 years. Also of the said JOHN RAWLES who died December 11th 1874 aged 68 years. His end was peace. Also of MARY RAWLES who died August 8th 1887 aged 76 years. Asleep in Jesus. Also of ANNIE their daughter who died May 16th 1889 aged 43 years. Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

NotesOn card: 7(2). Honor (Elizabeth) of Broadenham. John (son) Hallett Rawles of Salwayash. John Rawles (father) of Broadenham. Mary of Perry, Waytown.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Honor Rawles22 Sep 187027
Elizabeth Rawles23 Mar 187135
John Rawles16 Jul 187335
John Rawles11 Dec 187468
Mary Rawles8 Aug 188776
Annie Rawles16 May 188943

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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