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| Description | Chest Tomb | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Inscription | UNDERNEATH ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF JOHN FATHERS GENT. WHOSE MORTAL EXISTENCE TERMINATED JULY 2ND 1810 AGED 53 YEARS. ALSO OF MARY HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 2ND 1837 AGED 68 YEARS | ||
| Notes | Location: Yew block. North and ends appear to be blank. | ||
Internees | |||
| Name | Date of death | Age | Residence |
| John Fathers | 2 Jul 1810 | 53 | |
| Mary Fathers | 2 Sep 1837 | 68 | |
Transcription by Morag Curtis
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