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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

In memory of ELIZABET MARTHA daughter of Edwin and Mary Ann Marsh born March 20th 1868 died May 15th 1869. Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God. St Luke XVIII. Chap 16th verse. Also of EDWIN father of the above who died July 2nd 1874 aged 26 years. Now at rest in Jesus love. Also of BESSIE his youngest daughter aged 16 months. Sleeping. Also of MARY ANN MARSH wife of the above who died at Bath 16th August 1916 aged 69 years.

NotesOn card: 19(12).

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Bessie Marsh?1
Elizabeth Martha Marsh15 May 18691
Edwin Marsh2 Jul 187426
Mary Ann Marsh16 Aug 191669Bath

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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