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Monument
DescriptionHead stone
Inscription

In memory of AMEY the wife of ROBERT GAME who departed this life ye 31 May 1794 Aged 73 years. In memory of MARY her daughter who died 1 April 1796 Aged ... years. Let Angels guard our sleeping Dust Till Christ shall come to raise the just. Then may we wake with sweet surprise And in our Saviours image rise. Also of Henry their son who departed this life September 15th 1815 aged 9 years. Also of the said ROBERT GAME who departed this life September 4 1820 aged 95 years.

NotesLocation: South. Tall stone near S.E buttress.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Amey Game31 May 179473
Mary Game20 Apr 179640
Henry Game15 Sep 18159
Robert Game4 Sep 182096

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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