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South Park Street Cemetery, Calcutta - Part 5 [Holmes and Co]
Description | Transcribed from Bengal Obituary. A compilation of tablets and monumental Inscriptions from various parts of Bengal and Agra Presidencies. By Holmes and Co., printed by W Thacker and Co 1851. | Date transcribed | 2014-00-00 | Transcribed by | Peter Bailey | Comment | South Park Street Burial Ground begins on page 106 of the book and ends on page 176 - listing all inscriptions found in that cemetery as at 1851. |
| Cemetery | South Park Street | | Surname | Ross | | Forename(s) | Mary | | Year of Death | 1839 | | Inscription | Here rest the remains of Mary, the exemplary wife of Mr. T. Ross of the pilot service, who finished her earthly career on Good Friday, 17th April, 1840, aged 27 years, 11 months and 14 days. She was a faithful and affectionate wife, a fond and devoted mother, and has left the memorial of her virtues deeply engraven on the hearts of all by whom she was known. ""God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave, for He shall receive me."". Also, Mary Frances, the beloved child od Mr and Mrs. T. Ross, who departed this life June 24th, 1839, aged 1 yr. 8 mos and 14 days. ""Of such is the lingdom of heaven."" |
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Transcribed from Holmes and Co - Bengal Obituary, and photographs of headstones at South Park Street Cemetery, Calcutta.
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