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| Description | Head stone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Inscription | To the memory of DAVID SYMES late of Langdon Beaminster who died Nov.r 21st 1874 aged 74 years. Also of Ann beloved wife of the above who died June 30th 1874 aged 65 years. | ||
| Notes | Location: South. Pair with Sarah Ann Symes. | ||
Internees | |||
| Name | Date of death | Age | Residence |
| Ann Symes | 30 Jun 1874 | 65 | |
| David Symes | 21 Nov 1874 | 74 | Langdon, Beaminster |
Transcription by Morag Curtis
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