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Inscription:
Sacred to the memory of
Robert Swanton
Counsellor at law
on the judges of the marine
court of the city of New York
who departed this life
in Ballidahob
on the 15 of February 1840
aged 76
He as a humble Christian and faithful
Friend and Benefactor

Be ye kind to one another tenderhearted
Forgiving one another even as God
for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Eph. iv. 3.

Do ghradhaigh sé na Gaedhil agus an Ghaeilge

Additional Information:
Robert was a United Irishman and fled Ireland around the time of the 1798 rebellion.
ForenameSurnameDayMonthYearAgeInscribed
RobertSwanton15February184076Yes
     
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