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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 7h
On this day in 1745, Margaret Holmes died aged 18. Her father, Hugh, died the same day in 1752, aged 58. Find out more about their family in the Journals: tinyurl.com/holm1745 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Heraldry #Antrim
Transcript of a gravestone inscription along with a drawing of a coat of arms that was carved on the gravestone.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 04/10/2026
On this day in 1789, John Thomas - son of John and Catherine - was baptised at Rathmacknee, Co. Wexford. See more transcripts of this parish register in the Journals: tinyurl.com/thom1789 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Wexford
Transcript of parish register entries.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 03/10/2026
On this day in 1873, Septimus Parker Hewson died two months shy of his 100th birthday. The Journals show his gravestone inscription at Kilkeedy, Co. Limerick: tinyurl.com/hews1873 Learn about the Journals at memsdead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Limerick
Transcript of a gravestone inscription with related commentary.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 02/10/2026
On this day in 1855, Sarah McClintock died aged 32. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Derry Cathedral, Co. Derry/Londonderry, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/mccl1855 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Derry #Londonderry
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 01/10/2026
On this day in 1806, Thomas Gore was appointed as the rector of Mulrankin parish, Co. Wexford. Find out more about the ministers of this parish in the Journals: tinyurl.com/gore1806 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Wexford
Short biography of Thomas Gore extracted from a list of the ministers of Mulrankin parish.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 30/09/2026
On this day in 1813, Wallop Brabazon Hawkshaw died aged 23. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Termonfeckin, Co. Louth, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/hawk1813 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Louth
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 29/09/2026
On this day in 1753, Joan Whittle Power died aged 48. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Dunhill, Co. Waterford, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/powe1753 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Waterford
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 28/09/2026
On this day in 1751, Thomas Hume died aged 20. The Journals show a photo of his gravestone at Inver, Co. Donegal: tinyurl.com/thume1751 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Heraldry #Donegal
Transcript of a gravestone inscription along with a photo of a gravestone.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 27/09/2026
On this day in 1831, Henry Wetherall was baptised at Clondalkin, Dublin. He was the third foundling baptised there that year. See more transcripts of this parish register in the Journals: tinyurl.com/weth1831 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Dublin
Transcript of parish register entries.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 26/09/2026
On this day in 1744, Matthew Hore died aged 65. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Kilconnell Abbey, Co. Galway, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/hore1744 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Galway
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 25/09/2026
On this day in 1863, Patrick O'Malley of Abbeyview died aged 56. See this and other memorial inscriptions from Kilconnell, Co. Galway, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/omal1863 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Galway
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 24/09/2026
On this day in 1722, Grace Connolly MacLoghlin died, reputedly killed by a 'dobhar-chú' water monster. The Journals show a carving of the monster on her gravestone at Conwal, Co. Leitrim: tinyurl.com/macl1722 Learn about the Journals at memsdead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Leitrim
Photograph of an old gravestone being held up by three men - above the inscription is a carving of an animal with a spear through it.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 23/09/2026
On this day in 1823, Jane Eliza Ledlie died aged 18. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Mullaghglass, Co. Armagh, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/ledl1823 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Armagh
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 22/09/2026
On this day in 1799, Esther Green - daughter of Henry and Martha - was baptised at Rathmacknee, Co. Wexford. See more transcripts of this parish register in the Journals: tinyurl.com/gree1799 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Wexford
Transcripts of parish register entries.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 21/09/2026
On this day in 1808, Mary Busher Browne died aged 38. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Mayglass, Co. Wexford, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/brow1808 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Wexford
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 20/09/2026
On this day in 1725, James Houston died aged 48. The Journals show the symbols on his gravestone as well as other gravestone inscriptions from Larne, Co. Antrim: tinyurl.com/hous1725 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Antrim
Transcript of a gravestone inscription with a drawing of the symbols that were carved on the gravestone, including farming implements and an hourglass.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 19/09/2026
On this day in 1879, Hugh Johnson died aged 69. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Waringstown, Co. Down, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/john1879 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 18/09/2026
On this day in 1763, Margaret Mahon Slater died aged 60. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from St. Finian's, Newcastle-Lyons, Co. Dublin, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/slat1763 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Dublin
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 17/09/2026
On this day in 1635, Maurice Fitzgerald died. The Journals show a drawing of his elaborate tomb at the Collegiate Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick: tinyurl.com/fitzg1635 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Limerick
Drawing of a tomb with a Latin inscription running around the edge and various symbols carved in the middle, including an angel and a skeleton with a barbed dart in one hand and a spade in the other, standing over a recumbent figure in a shroud and an open grave.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 16/09/2026
On this day in 1812, Jane Lloyd Backhouse died aged 51. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Killukin, Co. Roscommon, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/back1812 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Roscommon
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 15/09/2026
On this day in 1803, Mary Cullen Goss died aged 59. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Dysartgallen, Co. Laois (Queen's), in the Journals: tinyurl.com/goss1803 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Laois
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 14/09/2026
On this day in 1701, Margret Fagan ffay died. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from the old church at Lea, Co. Laois (Queen's), in the Journals: tinyurl.com/ffay1701 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Laois
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 13/09/2026
On this day in 1613, Mary Warren Manning died. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Navan, Co. Meath, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/mann1613 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Meath
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 12/09/2026
On this day in 1829, Jane Lovett Burke died aged 36. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from St. Nicholas's graveyard, Dundalk, Co. Louth, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/burk1829 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Louth
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 11/09/2026
On this day in 1764, Bridget Davey died. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Sligo Abbey, Co. Sligo, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/dav1764 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Heraldry #Sligo
Transcript of a gravestone inscription along with a blazon of a coat of arms that was carved on the gravestone.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 10/09/2026
On this day in 1723, Mary Key died aged 13. She was buried at the Church of St. Carthage, Rahan, Co. Offaly (King's). Find out more about this church in the Journals: tinyurl.com/mkey1723 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Offaly
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 09/09/2026
On this day in 1757, Patrick Roarch died aged 18. He was buried at Fennor, Co. Meath. Find out about the ruins of Fennor Church in the Journals: tinyurl.com/roar1757 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Meath
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 08/09/2026
On this day in 1750, William Armstrong of Drumcose died aged 68. The Journals show the coat of arms on his gravestone at Old Rossorry, Co. Fermanagh: tinyurl.com/arms1750 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Heraldry #Fermanagh
Transcript of a gravestone inscription along with a rubbing and blazon of a coat of arms that was carved on the gravestone.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 07/09/2026
On this day in 1838 James Donleavey died aged 47. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Sligo Abbey, Co. Sligo, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/donl1838 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Sligo
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 06/09/2026
On this day in 1627, James Galwey died. His elaborate tomb in the Galway Chapel at St. Multose Church, Kinsale, Co. Cork, is described and explained in the Journals: tinyurl.com/galwey1627 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Heraldry #Cork
Drawing of a tomb with a coat of arms and a skeleton carved on it as well as an inscription in Latin.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 05/09/2026
On this day in 1841, John Burdett died aged 65. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from St. Mary's, Dublin, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/burd1841 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Heraldry #Dublin
Transcript of a gravestone inscription along with a drawing of a coat of arms that was carved on the gravestone.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 04/09/2026
On this day in 1718, Archibald McNeill died. He was buried at Billy, Co. Antrim, where he had been a vicar. Find out more about Archibald and his ancestors in the Journals: tinyurl.com/mcne1718 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Antrim
Transcript of a gravestone inscription with related commentary.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 03/09/2026
On this day in 1760, James Maguire died aged 56. The Journals show a rubbing of the coat of arms on his gravestone at Pubble graveyard, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh: tinyurl.com/magu1760 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Heraldry #Fermanagh
Transcript of a gravestone inscription along with a rubbing of a coat of arms that was carved on the gravestone and related commentary.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 02/09/2026
On this day in 1706, William Crawford (Crafford) of Farranacardy died. The Journals show the inscription on his gravestone at Sligo Abbey and blazon the coats of arms that were on it: tinyurl.com/craf1706 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Heraldry #Sligo
Transcript of a gravestone inscription and related commentary.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 01/09/2026
On this day in 1721, Jane Robison died. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Celbridge graveyard, Kildrought parish, Co. Kildare, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/robi1721 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Kildare
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 31/08/2026
On this day in 1693, James Sterling died. The Journals show the inscription on a monument to him at the church in Longford town, where he was rector for 33 years: tinyurl.com/ster1693 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Longford
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 30/08/2026
On this day in 1737, Ann Kinneer Lumley died aged 30. The Journals show the inscription on her gravestone at Waterford Cathedral and blazon the coats of arms that are carved on it: tinyurl.com/luml1737 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Heraldry #Waterford
Transcript of a gravestone inscription and related commentary.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 29/08/2026
On this day in 1799, Frederick Jones of Cornmarket, Wexford, and Anne Boxwell of Lingstown got married at Killinick, Co. Wexford. See more extracts from these parish registers in the Journals: tinyurl.com/jobo1799 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Wexford
Transcript of a parish register entry.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 28/08/2026
On this day in 1832, Bridget Powell Simpson died aged 71. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Ballysadare, Co. Sligo, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/simp1832 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Sligo
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 27/08/2026
On this day in 1733, Mary Perry Harvey died aged 28. The Journals show a rubbing of the coat of arms on her gravestone at Clogherny, Co. Tyrone: tinyurl.com/harv1733 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Heraldry #Tyrone
Transcript of a gravestone inscription along with a rubbing of a coat of arms that was carved on the gravestone and related commentary.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 25/08/2026
On this day in 1866, Jane Gooch McCambridge of Glenarm Deer Park died aged 77. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Racavan graveyard, Co. Antrim, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/mcca1866 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Antrim
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 24/08/2026
On this day in 1774, Ann Dempsey Phelan died. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Shaen graveyard, Straboe, Co. Laois (Queen's), in the Journals: tinyurl.com/phel1774 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Laois
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 23/08/2026
On this day in 1726, Joyce Sproule died aged 19. The Journals show a rubbing of the coat of arms on her gravestone at Athlone, Co. Westmeath: tinyurl.com/spro1726 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Heraldry #Westmeath
Transcript of a gravestone inscription along with a rubbing of a coat of arms that was carved on the gravestone.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 22/08/2026
On this day in 1732, Conn Rorke died. The Journals showing a rubbing of the symbols carved on his gravestone at Tirhogar, Lea, Co. Laois (Queen's): tinyurl.com/rorke1732 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Laois
Transcript of a gravestone inscription along with a rubbing of symbols that were carved on the gravestone.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 21/08/2026
On this day in 1801, Saumauriez Dubourdieu died aged 35. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Ennis Abbey, Co. Clare, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/dubo1801 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Clare
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 20/08/2026
On this day in 1813, Matilda Stuart Irwin died aged 21. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Drumlease, Co. Leitrim, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/irwi1813 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Sligo #Leitrim
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 19/08/2026
On this day in 1614, John Verdun died aged 63. The Journals show a drawing of his elaborate tomb at Kilmallock, Co. Limerick: tinyurl.com/verd1614 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Heraldry #Limerick
Rubbing of a gravestone with a Latin inscription running around the edges and a variety of symbols carved in the middle, including angels, coats of arms and representations of the couple who were buried there.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 17/08/2026
On this day in 1760, Robert Bacon died aged 23. The Journals show his gravestone inscription from Tamlaghtard (Magilligan), Co. Derry/Londonderry, with dates checked against the parish register: tinyurl.com/baco1760 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Derry
Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 16/08/2026
On this day in 1808, Andrew Neil died aged 64. The Journals show a rubbing of the symbols of the crucifixion that were carved on his gravestone at Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny: tinyurl.com/neil1808 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Kilkenny
Transcript of a gravestone inscription along with a rubbing of symbols that were carved on the gravestone.
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Mems Dead @memsdead.com · 15/08/2026
On this day in 1691, Susanna King Blackburne died. The Journals show the coat of arms on the gravestone of her and her husband, Andrew Blackburne, at Kilmore, Co. Roscommon: tinyurl.com/blac1691 Learn about the Journals at MemsDead.com #OTD #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy #Heraldry #Roscommon
Transcript of a gravestone inscription along with a rubbing of a coat of arms that was carved on the gravestone.
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