He was made famous by the nursery rhyme which told the story of his journey to Widdecombe Fair. He is reffered to as "Uncle Tom Cobley" in the nursery rhyme.
He was made famous by the nursery rhyme which told the story of his journey to Widdecombe Fair. He is reffered to as "Uncle Tom Cobley" in the nursery rhyme.
Inscription
Sacred to the memory of
THOMAS COBLEY, Gent
Late of Buttsford in the
(Parish of Colebrook)
Who departed this life Jan. 4th
1844 aged 82 years.
ELIZABETH wife of the above
Who departed this life Nov., 29th
1839 aged 82 years
Also
WILLIAM COBLEY
Nephew of the above
THOMAS COBLEY
Who departed this life March 7th
1832 aged 22 years
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