Floor Slab – Edward & Susannah(?) Carleton
Description
Ledger, with part of inscription and possibly a heraldic achievement now obscured by organ loft, to Edward Carleton (1670-1704), son of Sheriff William Carleton, and a female relative. Parts of inscription here supplied from Gent (1735). A Susannah Carleton was buried on 17 January 1742/3, but it is not clear what relation she is to Edward.
Inscription and donor(s)
Here lieth the body of Mr Edward/Carleton who left this life in the/true Faith of Christ by whose Example/he piously forgave his enemies, he was/Generous, Brave, Just and Charitable/Willing to assist all in Distress, Ever/true to his friend & promise tho to/the Hazard of his life he liv'd belov'd/[and died lamented the 3rd Day of] August, 1704. [Aged 33 Years.
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