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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

In affectionate remembrance of HENRY MORRIS who died 28th November 1885 aged 64 years. His spirit to they hands, O God, his children to they care. His widow to her maker's love commended his last prayer. Hear Father of the fatherless, thou widow's husband hear? Remember thine own promise, Lord and dry each mourners tear. Also RACHEL his beloved wife who died 9th February 1896 aged 72 years. In thy presence is fullness of joy, at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm XVI.II

NotesOn card: 15(4).

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Henry Morris28 Nov 188564
Rachel Morris9 Feb 189672

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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