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Nelson N. Rathbun

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Item Type
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Description
Nelson N. Rathbun passed away on July 7th, 1880 at the age of 75 years and 25 days. He was married to Mercy (Ryder) with whom he had three children - Sarah Jane, Emily, and an unnamed infant. He is buried at Harley Cemetery.
Notes
Harley Cemetery is an active cemetery in Brant County (Burford Township), under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Brant. It is located at 125 Harley Rd (Brant Road #202).

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Inscriptions
SACRED
to the memory of
NELSON N. RATHBUN
DIED
JULY 7, 1880;
AGED
75 YRS. & 25 DS.
[Verse illegible]
Then shall the dust return to the earth
as it was: and the spirit to God who
gave it.
Date of Publication
1805
Subject(s)
Local identifier
2017CM564
Collection
Cemeteries of Brant County
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Harley Cemetery:
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 43.069544535982 Longitude: -80.4754757458496
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
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