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Under this Marble with those of his beloved Wife lie the mortal remains of SAMUEL ROSSER Esq of this Parish who died on the 29th of April 1818, aged 85 As a magistrate His Conduct was uniformly marked by inflexible Integrity, Uncommon Independence of Mind & peculiar Soundness of Judgment As a Gentleman and Friend They who knew him best Valu'd and lov'd him most As a Neighbour The poor sustained a Loss And he died regretted by many, Respected by all As a Christian His example was excellent And his later End a lesson of Hope and Resignation to the divine Will which the conciousness of a well spent Life could alone inspire. In grateful Remembrance of his Bounty and Esteem for his Virtues This small Tribute of Respect Is here placed by his Affectionate Nephew I.W. |
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In the hope of a blessed resurrection the remains of CATHERINE ROSSER Wife of SAMUEL ROSSER Esq of this Place and Eldest Daughter of the late THOMAS WYNDHAM of Clearwell in the County of Gloucester Esq She died on the 16th day of December 1806 Aged 77 Years Enduring without complaint the attacks of a painful disorder, and calmly resigning her Soul to Him who gave it. This marble is erected by her Husband Who, tho' deeply affected with his loss Submits to the Divine Wisdom |
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