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GRASSBY July 16th 1827
The Church Yard is upon a considerable Eminence under the principal Hill & commands a fine view over the Moors, Carrs & c. For many Miles, from Castor to Rasen, to Lincoln from whence to Kirton and Brigg &c. It contains and is fenced all round with Hawthorn Hedges. The Church consists of a square Tower, Steeple covered with a hip'd projecting Roof in the West End, a Nave in the middle & a Chancel at the East End with a Porch with a Sledge Roof on the South Side, all built with Stones, but are in some places repaired with Bricks. The whole Structure is covered with Tiles.
On the South Side the Church Yard a Headstone "In Memory of John Hildyard, who died January 26th 1805, aged 59 years --- also of three children who died in their infancy.
Another ..........(broken off)........Dentons Baley died march 25th 1751, aged 24 years.
Another "In Memory of Ann, the wife of John Clark, who departed this life May 9th 1825.
All Flesh is mortal, and Mortality must perish; while the Soul instinctive flies to Realms eternal".
Another "In Memory of Ann Drury, wife of William Drury, who departed this Life Oct 26th 1802, aged 70 years.
Reader weep not when this you see,
As you are now so once were we;
Prepare for DEATH, whilst in your bloom
If late he comes, it may be too soon"
Another " Here lies the body of William Drury who departed this life Nor the 24th 1783 aged 56 years
Go home dear friends & shed no Tears,
I shall lie here till Christ appears,
And at his coming hope to have,
A joyful rising from the grave.
Another "In Memory of William Drury, Farmer, who died Feb 24th 1810.
In the 53rd year of his age.
Remember friend as you pass by,
As you are now so once was I;
As I am now so must you be, Prepare for Death and follow me"
Another "In Memory of Thomas Wright who departed this life August 12th 1826 Aged 26 years
Let youth prepare itself to die,
For Life is short and Death is nigh,
Repent in Time make no delay,
I in my Bloom was snatch'd away.
Oh! Solomn Death that would not be denied
But broke the Bonds of Love so lately tied".
(Continued on page 204)
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