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Inscription:
Here lyeth the body of Colonel Thomas Becher
eminent for justice and love of his country
died aged 69 on 10th October 1708
Elizabeth his widow
??
who departed this life
?? 1720 age
Michael Becher
??

The Burial Place
of
The Becher Family

Additional Information:
The Bechers were major landlords in Aughadown. Colonel Thomas was aide-de-camp to King William of Orange at the Battle of the Boyne.
ForenameSurnameDayMonthYearAgeInscribed
ThomasBecher10October170869Yes
ElizabethBecher  17200Yes
MichaelBecher  00Yes
     
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