The monumental inscription reads:

In Memory of Mary the Wife of James Close who died March 2nd 1851 Aged 68.;

A loving Wife, A friend sincere,
A tender Mother, lieth here;
In love she lived, in peace she died,
Her life was crav'd but was denied.

Also of Thomas their Son who died September 5th 1847 Aged 34.

Also of Margaret their daughter who died February 22d 1837 Aged 16 years.

Also of the above named James Close who died Sep 2d 1864 Aged 78 years.

And of Isabella their daughter who died March l0th 1875 Aged 64 years.