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St Giles Churchyard

Ann Holmes - monument. Click for larger image in new window

To the memory of

ANN & HARRIET HOLMES.

Wife and Daughter of

WILLIAM HOLMES.

Daughter & Grandaughter of

FRANCIS & ANN KILBORN

who died 5th December 1796

Aged 22 Years

Great was her earthly and domestic Fame
But brighter Virtues glow'd within her Mind
When on earth, pursued a glorious Aim.
In Sickness patient, and in Death resign'd.


From the single date on the memorial, it looks as if Ann and her daughter Harriet died on the same date, possibly on or shortly after the day Harriet was born.