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Monument Details
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Cross-shaped copestone on pedestal with iron rail surround |
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Granite with engraved letters |
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South face of copestone: In Memory of/ Thomas Simmons/ who departed this life August 31st.1865 aged 45 years./ "And now, Lord, what is my hope. Truly my hope is even in Thee."/ Also in Loving Memory of/ Sophia, wife of the above./ Who departed this life Oct. 26th. 1896 aged 72 years. " So He giveth His beloved sleep." Psalm CXXV11 3. / Also Thomas Leathwait his eldest son/ who departed this life Aug. 19 1878 aged 21 years./ "They shall ...the Lord of hosts in that day when I make up my jewels." Mal H1. North face of copestone: Also John, his son, who departed this life Dec.15th. 1864 aged 2 years 9 months./ He shall gather the lambs with His arm and carry them in His bosom."/ And Elizabeth his daughter/ who departed this lifeAug.18 1866, aged 2 years 6 months/ "No man is able to pluck them out of My father's hand."/ Also of Mary Ann, daughter of the late Thomas and Sophia Simmons/ who entered into rest July 6th. 1924 aged 65 years. / "The Master is come and calleth for thee."
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Poor, script eroded |
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W135 |
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29 April 2013 |
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