Headstone

A vertical stone

SSP-I-81

TTMO Mary the widow of James Stares Senior who departed this life November the 17th 1783(?). Aged 67 years. Why mourn we for our well departed friend, Since Death all Pain and Sin and Sorrow end. A life well spent then Death no doubt brings peace, And Joys divine that never more shall cease.

SSP-I-80

Reader with solemn thought survey this Grave, reflect on the untimely death of thy fellow mortal and whilst as a Man thou readest the inhumane Narrative drop a Tear for his Family's loss. On the 20th August of 1782 James Stares was murther'd and robb'd in the 46th year of his Age. It is nothing to ye that pass by. Behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, which is done unto me. Wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger.

SSP-I-78

TTMO Mary relict of James Stares who died October 2nd 1791 aged 58 years. Reader this stone reminds you of her Dust, Whose life was pious, humble, good and just. Copy the virtues that adorn her Soul, Think of her bliss and all vain thoughts control.

SSP-I-74

IMO William Fleet who died August ye 24th 1712 aged 77 years. He shortest life, the longest rest, He takes to Him whom he loves best.

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IMO William Stares died the 17th of June 1803 in the 54th year of his age. Also Mary his wife died the 30th June 1803 in the 5? Year of her age.

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STMO William Budden who died July 21st 1796 aged 87 years. Also Elizabeth his wife who died May 9th 1798 aged 78 years. Also William Budden son of the above who died May 2nd 1802 aged 56 years. Released from Sin, Pain and Care, And all the Griefs that Mortals bear, they sleep till Jesus bids them rise, To meet their Saviour in the skies.

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IMO Elizabeth the wife of John Budden who departed this life the 15th of September 1771 aged 74. Also John Budden (husband of the above) who departed this life December 11th 1761.

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IMO William Budden Blacksmith who departed this life the 15th of June 1760 aged 84 years. To wife and orphans to this give room, And pay thou friend the tribute of a tear. Departed hence to live in endless bliss, I would say more but can .. Than this. Here lies enterr'd a Good and honest man, To say no more .. say more that can.

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