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Monument
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Inscription

In Loving Memory of ELLEN HUSSEY, Widow of Thomas Hussey, Pine Apple, Netherbury. Who passed away May 19th 1886 Aged 57 years. Also in Loving Memory of THOMAS HUSSEY Husband of above who passed away at Godminster Bruton December 19th 1884 aged 57 years and was interred at Pitcombe Churchyard, Somerset. Christ will gather in his own, to the place where he is gone, where their hearts and treasure lie, with our Lord is hid on High.

NotesOn card: 3 (1). 5' Cross with broken lily flowers in diamond. Gothic sloped and upright lettering. Of Pineappe Farm.

Internees
NameDate of deathAgeResidence
Thomas Hussey19 Dec 188457
Ellen Hussey19 May 188657Pineapple

Transcription by Morag Curtis

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