Headstones & Inscriptions

Information collected from the Churchyard & Cemetery

INSCRIPTION

To the Memory of
ELIZA
wife of Thomas Baker
of Kittley, in this parish
and daughter of
William & Rebecca Baker
of North Petherwin
who departed this life
March 2nd 1848
Aged 33 years
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Sad affliction and much pain
To me on earth was given
But here I lie in hope to find
eternal rest in heaven -
Just in the prime of life you see
it pleased the Lord to call for me
I've left my friends and children dear
unto the God of Israel's care

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This stone is erected by their Mother,
Rebecca Baker of Pattacott, North Petherwin
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(Churchyard)

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50º 45'03.84N  4º 30'01.39W      OS: SX 237977      Elevation: 142m

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