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--2--. One of the Belvoir Angels headstones and an example of folk art. Rectangular with round-faced winged angel, to: John Bird d.Jan 29th 1724 aet 39, -A loving husband and a father dear / he was the same that lies interred here-. also Elizabeth daughter of John Bird by Ellin his wife d Jan 6th 1724 aet 5, also Garvis son of John Bird and Ellin his wife d Sept 20th 1724 aet 5 years - Nigh to this stone these Children lies / Their race was short yet won the prize / Do not for us in tears remain / Your loss we hope will be our gain-. Also Ellin wife of John Bird d. Mar 22 1729 aet 41. Also Ellin daughter of John Bird and Elin his wife d Oct 2nd 1750 aet 20. (Photo Oct 2012).