Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Tombstone Tuesday: Robert J. Townsend



ROBERT J. TOWNSEND
b. November 26, 1864, d. December 9, 1871

Old Liberty Cemetery, Sefton Twp., Fayette Co., Illinois
Robert was the 7 year old son of my paternal great, great grandparents, Lewis and Mary Ann (Patterson) Townsend. Photo was taken by me on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Stone was laying on the ground, worn and hard to read.

Transcription:

Robert J.
Son of
Lewis & M. A.
Townsend
Died
Dec. 9, 1871
Aged
7 y's. & 13 d's.

Take this little lamb said he
And lay him on my breast 
Protection it shall find in me
In me be ever blessed



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