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South Park Street Cemetery, Calcutta - Part 3 [Holmes and Co]
| Description | Transcribed from Bengal Obituary. A compilation of tablets and monumental Inscriptions from various parts of Bengal and Agra Presidencies. By Holmes and Co., printed by W Thacker and Co 1851. | | Date transcribed | 2012-08-01 | | Transcribed by | Peter Bailey | | Comment | South Park Street Burial Ground begins on page 106 of the book and ends on page 176 - listing all inscriptions found in that cemetery as at 1851. |
| | Surname | Watson | | | Forename(s) | Mary | | | Year of Death | 1832 | | | Inscription | Sacred to the memory of Alexander Watson, Esq., Indigo Planter, who departed this life on Sunday the 12th of October 1828, aged 45 years, 9 months and 25 days.- (Appreciation) - This monument has been erected by his much afflicted widow, Mary Watson, who after quitting this world hopes to be interred in the same grave with her husband. Also to the Memory of Mrs. Mary Watson, who departed this lifethe 4th January 1832, aged 41 years, 5 months and 7 days. Lamented by her friends for her generosity, kindness of disposition and many good qualities. |
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Transcribed from Holmes and Co - Bengal Obituary, and photographs of headstones at South Park Street Cemetery, Calcutta.
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