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Monument
Inscription

In Loving Memory of THOMAS BRAKE, died December 18th 1888 and of HARRIET his wife. died October 21st 1890. Aged 74 years. And of JAMES BRAKE Brother of above, died March 13th 1886. Aged 84 Years. The Lord Gave and the Lord hath taken away, Blessed be the name of the Lord.

NotesStone says James, brother of Thomas, on card written Joseph

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
James Brake13 Mar 188684Limbury
Thomas Brake18 Dec 188883Limbury
Harriett Brake21 Oct 189074Limbury

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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