Farewell My Wife

Transcript

Farewell my wife, my children dear,
I am not dead, but sleeping here
My debt is paid the grave you see.
Prepare you all to follow me.

Memorial Name

Joshua Hatch

Year of Death

1905

Age

Research

I couldn't find a specific reference for this epitaph, but did find evidence that it is used on other memorials.

Cemetery

St Johns Cemetery Kapunda

Location

Greater Metro Adelaide- South Australia

Year of Memorial

1900’s

Age Range

Adult (25 Years and Older)

Author Comments

This is both beautiful, and slightly ominous. I find the the epitaphs which include notes regarding you will follow me are ever so slightly dreary.

Author Tags

General

Religious, Beautiful, Love