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Who was this worthy example?

I have always been intrigued with this memorial found at the Batsford Church, Moretonin-Marsh, Glos, and wondered whether fellow FT readers might be interested too or have any comments!

I was drawn to it as WHITE is a family name, although I realise a very common name. The woman mentioned is probably not an ancestor but she certainly seems to have been a “well known” character.

The wording on the memorial appears to have a touch of sarcasm but what do others think? The FREEMANs were an important (and

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