Learn more about the cemeteries of Heart's Content database and more at the upcoming Cemeteries as Community Heritage event on November 21st. One cemetery included is the Heart's Content Salvation Army Cemetery, which only contains one headstone.
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| Headstone of Charles Ollerhead, buried in the Salvation Army Cemetery in Heart's Content. Photo courtesy of Ted Rowe. |
The headstone belongs to Charles Ollerhead, who died November 27th, 1896 at the age of 25.
The inscription reads:
In Loving Memory of
Charles Ollerhead
who departed this life Novr 27th, 1896
Aged 25 years
He has crossed o'er the sea
He has reached the bright coast
He fell like a warrior
He died at his post
Learn more about the upcoming Cemeteries as Community Heritage event and register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1047957367697?aff=oddtdtcreator
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