Grave of James Mitchell

Southowram Wesleyan

Emma the beloved daughter of James & Harriet Mitchell, of Halifax, who died November 1st 1870, aged 4 years & 1 month.     Also 2 infants.     Weep not dear parents but be content, for unto you I was but lent. In love we lived, in peace I died, you ask'd my life, but t'was denied.     Also Harriet, the beloved wife of the above James Mitchell, of Poulton-le-Fylde, who died November 14th 1899, aged 64 years     I leave the world without a tear, save for the friends I held so dear, to heal their sorrows Lord descend, and to the friendless prove a friend.