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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

In affectionate remembrance of ELIZABETH the beloved wife of Robert Newberry who died September 21st 1877 aged 59 years. Whe is not dead but sleepeth. Also of the above ROBERT NEWBERRY who died February 6th 1880 aged 65 years. May they rest in peace. Also of SELINA daughter of the above and wife of W.H. Walbridge who died March 14th 1888 aged 38 years. Also of ANN ELIZABETH FRY (ANNIE) daughter of the above. Born July 30th 1837 who died in Canada March 28th 1910. Interred in Onrow Cemetery, Canada. Father in thy gracious keeping, leave me now thy servant sleeping.

NotesOn card: 9(1). Head stone broken portland stone.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Elizabeth Newberry21 Sep 187759
Robert Newberry6 Feb 188065
Selina Walbridge14 Mar 188837
Ann Elizabeth (Annie) Fry28 Mar 191063Canada

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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