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Market Bosworth Leicestershire

Wall memorial with bulls head: "This tablet is erected to the memory of the Rev Thomas Wright MA, of Market Bosworth in the county of Leicester, of which parish he was for the space of 52 years the respected and beloved rector. He was born 1st November AD 1756 and died 29th November AD 1840. His remains are deposited in a private vault within the chancel of this church.

By his side his eldest daughter Mary,lies interred. She died March 12th AD 1807 in the 13th year of her age

William his third son died at Peckleton in this county, and his remains are interred near the porch in the churchyard of that parish. He was born September 23rd AD 1797 and died May 5th AD 1834

Lawrence his youngest son was buried at Cowes in the Isle of Wight at which place he died on the 28th day of January AD 1838 in the 37th year of his age" - Church of St Peter, Market Bosworth, Leicestershir

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