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Ryde Cemetery

Mrs Frances Young

Title: Mrs
Forenames: Frances
Surnames: Young
Date of Death: 08/06/1872
Burial Date: 13/06/1872
Age at Death Years: 64
Grave Type: Marked
Map Reference Number: RSHG 016 C2
Plot Number: Ryde Old Cemetery Section F Plot 808
Grave Description: Gothic shaped headstone with decorative shoulders containing matching circled star motifs. Floral motif at top centre of stone. Large sculpted IHS at top centre of gothic inset text panel. Engraved lettering.

Grave Condition: Poor
Grave Condition Description: Was totally overgrown by shrubs, brambles and trees, partly cleared January 2019.
Headstone broken vertically into two pieces, right hand side portion completely buried in undergrowth, recovered and now positioned leaning against tree behind. Much weathering and lichen cover with illegible text in places.

Other Information: Burial date added, source: Bereavement Services records.

Inscription:

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOHN YOUNG
WHO DIED SEPT 22 1870
AGED 65 YEARS
2 lines illegible sentiment

ALSO FRANCES
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 8 1872
AGED 64 YEARS
5 lines illegible sentiment

Photographs:

Kate MacDonell
J & F Young January 2019
Photographer: Kate MacDonell
Kate MacDonell
J & F Young January 2019
Photographer: Kate MacDonell

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