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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

In affectionate remembrance of CHARLES MARTIN (of Salwayash) who died May 31st 1881 aged 72 years. Also of CHARLES MARTIN grandson of the above who died April 17th 1881 aged 2 years. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Job.1.21. Also of MARY JANE MARTIN his graddaughter who died Feb 21st 1884 aged 11 months. Suffer little children to come unto me. Luke XVIII.16.

NotesOn card: 16(4). Charles Martin senior of Morgan's Land, Netherbury.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Charles Martin17 Apr 18812
Charles Martin31 May 188172Salwayash
Mary Jane Martin21 Feb 1884Infant

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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