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Jane Frances <I>Groves</I> Drake

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Jane Frances Groves Drake

Birth
Death
3 Nov 1833
Burial
Stourmouth, Dover District, Kent, England Add to Map
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Sacred to the memory of / Jane Frances / Wife of the Revd. Richard Drake, MA., Rector of this Parish, / and second Daughter of LT-Colonel Groves, of Boughton-under-Blean. / Married 19th Octr. 1848, Died 3rd. Novr. 1853, Aged 44 Years. / Her remains are deposited in the family vault at Hernhill in this County.
In deep Humility she strove to tread the narrow way that leadeth unto Life, / And after long suffering was permitted to depart in perfect Peace. / Two young Children were left to the care of her bereaved Husband, / Who sorrowing, yet not without hope, / Erects this Monument in testimony of her inestimable Worth, / Tender Love, enduring Patience, lively Faith / and / Christian Charity.
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
The Revd. Percy James Drake, M.A. Son of the above / Deceased Decr. 5th. 1879, Aged 30 Years.
"To depart and to be with Christ is far better."



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