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Gravestone detail help?
« on: Saturday 08 December 12 17:46 GMT (UK) »
I have been emailed this photo of the gravestone of my great great grandparents.

I am wondering if anyone has the photo technology to make the writing any clearer?

The website shows that it is in;

Town UnCon D Cemetery
Barnstaple
Devon
England

and shows the grave of;
 
William Geen
1874
(first name on monument of William Geen,)
his wife was Thomasin Geen

but I am unsure whether she is also buried there or does it just state that he was "wife of.."

any help deciphering would be grately appreciated. This could possibly help wiht my next stage in my family tree search.
Thanks.

 

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Re: Gravestone detail help?
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 08 December 12 17:49 GMT (UK) »
I have never tried to attach a photo on one of these requests before so I do not think this is the clearest I could have supplied!!

Any technical help regarding this will also be gratefully received.

Thanks.

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« Reply #2 on: Saturday 08 December 12 17:51 GMT (UK) »
I meant gratefully, and
help with !

My spelling is generally good but the photo attachment problem was winding me up !
Apologies.

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Re: Gravestone detail help?
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 08 December 12 23:26 GMT (UK) »
Hi

Have you enquired with Barnstaple cemetery office who is buried in the grave and the purchase details.

http://www.barnstapletowncouncil.co.uk/bear-street-cemetery-barnstaple.asp


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Re: Gravestone detail help?
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 09 December 12 08:01 GMT (UK) »
I just looked on the link you sent, I will follow that up. Thanks ever so much.

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Re: Gravestone detail help?
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 09 December 12 08:21 GMT (UK) »
Gravestonephotos.com should have sent you a full sized photo, rather than the thumbnail you seem to have attached?
I've just requested a copy, so will see if I can enlarge and decipher anything more for you, or will re-post larger if possible.

Caroline.
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Close, Davies, Thomas, Isaac, Williams - Carmarthenshire, Glamorganshire, Monmouthshire.


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Re: Gravestone detail help?
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 09 December 12 09:02 GMT (UK) »
Hi, they did send me a larger copy but I'm still having trouble reading it, that's why I thought perhaps someone else could enhance the photo.

I had never included a photo in a rootschat question before and that's when I had trouble attaching it any larger than the thumbnail size.

Is it possible to show a larger version in this thread?
Thanks.

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« Reply #7 on: Sunday 09 December 12 09:24 GMT (UK) »
Have sent you a PM regarding your trouble posting this up
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Re: Gravestone detail help?
« Reply #8 on: Sunday 09 December 12 17:53 GMT (UK) »
After much help from an extremely patient rootschat member - Alan M - I have tried to attach this photo again in larger form.  This time it does not look like it will even allow me to attach it, even though I am trying something different.

I have come to the conclusion that it would probably be quicker to actually make the trip and visit the cemetery!

Thank you anyway Alan M - I really appreciate your help today.