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Monument Details
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4 kerbstones, Open book tablet on base; Vase |
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Granite Lead letters |
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Left hand page of book: Fondest memories of / Mary Ann / Stephens / died April 14: 1943. / aged 77 / And of her husband / Joseph William / (James) / died Dec. 8: 1953 / aged 85. / "Life's work well done, / then comes rest. // Right hand page of book: Also of / Dorothy Ellen / Stephens / born June 16: 1903 / died April 25 1904 / "In God's keeping." // Vase: Mum & Dad //
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Very good. Some letters damaged. |
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P(G)14 |
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See existing notes in FNRC BURIAL RECORDS In addition: Mary worked as a servant before she married, in 1891 for retired farmer, James Tubb & his wife of 1, Mount Villa, Newtown Rd, Newbury. Joseph started work earning 15/- as a porter for GWR at Theale Station. His wages rose to 17/- in 1890 & 18/- in 1891. In July 1890 he was reprimanded for "Irregular working of signals causing delay to a train" but was not fined. In his will he left £1522. In 1939 he was described as a retired lorry driver. Sources: Ancestry records incl Railway worker recorrds; NRC Burial Records
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01 January 2023 |
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EAC |
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