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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

I will give thee rest. In affectionate remembrance of MARTHA the beloved wife of Seth Morey who died 16th July 1886 aged 76 years. Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. I Thessalonians IV.i14. Also of the above SETH MOREY who died at MAPPERTON FARM 8th February 1890 aged 75 years. The sweet remembrance of the dust shall flourish when they sleep in dust.

NotesOn card: 17(3). Footstone small cross S.M 1..0.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Martha Morey16 Jul 188676
Seth Morey8 Feb 189075Mapperton Farm

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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