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From: ETM <>
Subject: Re: What is H. S. E. on tombstone?
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2002 13:37:04 -0500
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Yes, I also believe that is what it means.

Elaine

Hello GEN-NEWBIE-L

On Monday, April 1, 2002, you wrote

> Edward Collier's tombstone in the Edgefield, SC area from 1848 has those
> initials inscribed on it. One thing a cousin saw online was that it could
> mean Hic Situs Est, Latin for "He Lies Here". Any thoughts?
> Sydney


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