IHS
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Erecd by Wilm Stapelton of Pal
lice in memory of his Father John
Stapelton who dep'd this life Jan
14 1837 Ag'd 72 Yrs Also his mo
ther Margt Stapleton died Mar
20 1831 ag'd 76 yrs also his bro
ther James died Apr 6 1836 agd 54
Farewell dear wife and children all
As God for me so soon did call
May He have mercy upon one
Whose morning sun sets down at noon
may he rest in Peace Amen