Southern Graves

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(From Wiltshire, England - 1790) Here lies Mary, the wife of John Ford, We hope her soul is gone to the Lord; But if for Hell she has changed this life, She had better be there than John Ford's wife. I guess Mr. Ford wasn't very nice. [Source: Grave Matters by E. R. Shushan]

Here Lies All the Family Husband, Wife, and two Sons. Also Mrs. Elizabeth Armstrong mother of Mrs. Keziah Ford ----------------- To the Memory of Hezekiah Ford who departed this life Nov 11th, 1838 In his 43rd year. He left a wife and two children to mourn their loss. The two children are now resting with th blessed and good. ------------------ To the Memory of Mrs. Keziah Ford who departed this life July 3rd, 1868 In her 73rd year. She leaves many friends and relatives to mourn her loss, but her memory will ever live in the hearts of those who loved her dearly. ------------------ It was God that called, and changed the storm of life to endless peace. Farewell thou loved one though thy dust sleeps silent till the resurrection morn, yet lives thy memory with the one alone.