14

Some graves are marked with simple field stones at the foot and head. Other gravestones were purchased by the family and have carved epitaphs.

15

Charlotte Jerrett, wife of George C. Jerrett, builder.
1872
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada


16

Sometimes information written on gravestones tells a little about how the person lived or died.

17

James Smith
1870
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada


18

Gardner Children
1867
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada


19

Meaden Sons
1890
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada


20

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN CHARLES
SON OF G. & M. MEADEN
DIED 15TH OCT. 1890
AGED 8 YEARS
AND THEIR SON GEORGE
DIED 7TH OCT. 1890
AGED 2 YEARS
THEY WERE LOVELY AND PLEASANT IN THEIR LIVES.
AND IN THEIR DEATH WERE NOT DIVIDED.

21

John Akerman
1870
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada


22

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN AKERMAN
AGED 22 YEARS
WHO WAS DROWNED IN
BEAVER POND DEC 1870
WHILE NOBLY RESCUING A
CHILD WHO HAD FALLEN
THROUGH THE ICE
JESU MERCY