Grave 82Map reference D21846–1878
Forsythe
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Inscription
Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Forsythe, who departed this life 8th Apr 1846 aged 39 years. She made home happy. Also their son Samuel who died 22nd October 1857 aged 21 years. Also their grandson George died 31st Oct 1874 aged 6 years. And their daughter-in-law Mary Wilson, wife of their son Alexander, died Feb 10th 1875 aged 30 yrs. And the above-named Samuel Forsythe died 21st July 1877 aged 82 years. And their son Robert J. died March 21st 1878 aged 47 years.
People named on this stone
These 7 entries were read automatically out of the inscription above,
which is always the authority. Where a forename appears without a surname, the surname from the
stone has been supplied and is marked as such.
| Name | Relationship | Died | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Forsythe (surname from the stone) | wife | 8th Apr 1846 | 39 years |
| Samuel Forsythe (surname from the stone) | son | 22nd October 1857 | 21 years |
| George Forsythe (surname from the stone) | grandson | 31st Oct 1874 | 6 years |
| Mary Wilson | wife | Feb 10th 1875 | 30 years |
| Alexander Forsythe (surname from the stone) | son | Feb 10th 1875 | 30 years |
| Samuel Forsythe | — | 21st July 1877 | 82 years |
| Robert Forsythe (surname from the stone) | son | March 21st 1878 | 47 years |