Sacred
to the memory of
Colonel Matthew Jones Hayman,
Knight of the Legion of Honor.
He served with the
18th Royal Irish Regiment
upwards of sixteen years
with distinction,
including the China and Burmese wars
and also in the Crimea
where he was severely wounded
at the siege of Sebastopol.
Died January 9th 1889
in the 68th year of his age.
Erected by his widow & sons as a
token of their affection and esteem.