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Headstone, gothic top, floral emblem in top corners. Decorative panel in top section. There is also a plain body stone. Matching E25.

In affectionate remembrance
of
James SMITH
who died May 14th
1871,
in the 67 year
of his age.
In my father's house are many
mansions: John xiv. 2.
Also of Susanna his wife.
Who died Aug 19.
1874,
aged 61 years.
Not gone from our memory or our love
but safe in the better land above

[BR: "1871 19 May SMITH James 66yrs East End North Leigh" -- AND -- "1874 23 Aug SMITH Susannah 61yrs East End North Leigh". 1851 census, farmer of 360 acres employing 5 men and 7 boys. Leather Bottle East End. Five sons and one daughter living at home. ]


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