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 In

Memory of William West

who Departed this life Novr

the 22. 1762 in the 52 Year

of his Age

Also Mary the Wife of

William West who Departed

this life April 24. 1774

Aged 64

What is life when nothing long can Stand
--------- and Death's at Hand
With deepest Thought then view thy Fate
We pass to an Immortal State



William West was born about 1710. His first wife was Elizabeth, maiden name not known.

Mary's maiden name is also not yet known.