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Most of the memorial inscriptions summarised below are members of the families I am researching, although many of them refer to members of collateral lines. A proportion of them have yet to be linked to my research interests and some may eventually prove to be completely unrelated. They are grouped by surname and the earliest year of death mentioned.
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ARMIGERHere lyeth the Body of Mary / The Wife of Gabriel Armiger / Of the Inner Temple London / Esq. (who was the Daughter of / John Wheake of London / Merchant by Mary his wife) / She was married y Second of November 1680. Departed this / life the 22nd of July 1713 in the 30th Yeare of her Age [Black marble slab set in the floor in front of the choir stalls surmounted with coat of arms]
[St Mary the Virgin, North Creake, NFK]Here lieth the Body of Gabriel Armiger / Esq. Who departed this life y 8th of Augst. / in the year of our Lord 1720 Aged 72 / Here lyeth Allso the body of Judith / Armiger Relict of Gabriel Armiger / Esq. Ob. 18th Augst. 1736 AET 58 [Black marble slab set in the floor in front of the choir stalls surmounted with coat of arms]
[St Mary the Virgin, North Creake, NFK]
BAILEYAnselme Bailey who died 27th December 1769 aged 63 [from Bigland's Collections]
[St Laurence, Longney]To the memory of Anselm Bailey who died July 8th 1790 aged 31 years
[St Laurence, Longney]
BEECHIn memory of / William BEECH of Cappers / Lane who departed this / life on the 31st of May 1849 / aged 82 years / Also of Catherine wife / of the aforesaid William / BEECH who departed this / life July 10th 1851 / aged 80 years. [Flat slab located at the east end of the church (opposite end to the tower) and about one row from the actual church]
[St Mary, Sandbach]William Beech of Haslington who died 6th August 1817 aged 22 years. Margaret Beech, daughter of the above who died 29th December 1817 aged 8 months. Anne Beech widow of Wm. Beech and widow of Ambrose Williams who died 12th May 1826 aged 30 years.
[Christchurch, Alsager]Here lie the remains of John son of Thomas and Ann Beech of Hassal who died Oct 28 1817 aged 11 years. Also Elizabeth the wife of James Barrat of Betchton and daughter of the above Thomas and Ann Beech died Janr. 10th 1829 aged 26 eyars. Also Ann wife of John Farr of Middlewich and daughter of the above Thomas and Ann Beech died June 15 1837 aged 23 years. Also the aforesaid Thomas Beech died September .. 1837 aged 71 years. Here lies the body of Ann Beech wife of thomas Beech of Bostock House, who died July 10 1845 aged 72 years. Also Thomas Beech of Bostck House who died Jan 19th 1883 aged 78 years. Also Eliza wife of the above who departed this life August 14th 1895 aged 74 years. [Flat stone] [On a vertical stone above] In loving memory of Thomas Beech of West View Elworth Sandbach who died June 23rd 1922 aged 71 years. [Verse]. And Ann Beech sister of the above who died Dec 28th 1923 aged 76 years.
[St Mary, Sandbach]William Beech of Haslington, died 6 Aug 1817 aged 22 years. Margaret Beech, daughter of the above, died 29 Dec 1817 aged 8 months. Mrs. Anne Beech, widow of Wm. Beech and widow of Ambrose Williams of Sandbach, died 12 May 1826 aged 30 years [all in the churchyard at the east end of the church - from a transcript at the SoG].
[Christchurch, Alsager]Sacred to the memory of James Beech son of George and Ann Hulme of Bradwell who died Jan 20 1864 aged 5 years. [Flat stone]
[St Mary, Sandbach]
BURCHERSacred to the memory of Sarah Burcher of this parish who died September 16th 1869 aged 76. 'Her end was peace'.
[Longhope]
CANTORPath of Peace / (then lines of Hebrew) / Sacred to thememory of / Abraham Jacob Cantor / of Jewry St. Aldgate who departed this life / December 9th 5627 / aged 65 years / A loving husband, a father dear / Returned to dust lies buried here / My his virtuous life his spirit commend / To God his Maker and Eternal Friend / My his soul attain everlasting life / Is the heartfeltprayer of his Children and Wife SW section Row 38 grave 13
[West Ham Jewish Cemetery]
CATLEYIn memory of William Cattley 1788-1835, only child of John and Anne Cattley, resident of Wood Street, Barnet. Patron of horticulture, collector of orchids and tropical plants. Orchid genus Cattleya was named in his honour in 1821 [from a recent memorial plaque on the bank opposite to the entrance to the church].
[Chipping Barnet, HRT]To the memory of / Ruth / the beloved wife of Thomas Hilton / who died July 29th 1871 aged 59 years / also of / George Catley / of Grange View, Weaverham / who died Decr. 26th 1907 aged 77 years / and of Maria, his beloved wife / who died Augt. 27th 1916 / aged 82 years / Verse / also Maria Catley / daughter of the above / who died / July 31st 1924 / aged 67 years.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham, CHS]
CLAYFIELDSacred to the Memory of / HANNAH wife of / William Clayfield of this parish / who died Jany. 4th 1857 Aged 67 / Weep not for me my husband / Nor children shed a tear / For I'm only gone before / Unto my Saviour dear / Also of the above named / William Clayfield / who died July 19th 1861 aged 71 [Cast copper plate on tombstone]
[St. Martin, Horsley, GLS]
COLLINGWOODIn Loving Memory of / Frederick / the beloved husband of / Jane Collingwood / who died Octr. 30th 1934 / aged 69 years / also Jane Collingwood / who died May 19th 1967 / aged 86 years
[St. Mary, Chadwell, Essex]In Loving Memory of / My Dear Husband / Joseph George Collingwood / who passed away 18th April 1944 / aged 76 years / at rest / also Eleanor / wife of the above / who died 22nd Decb. 1949 / aged 89 years / reunited
[St. Mary, Chadwell, Essex]In Memory of / Edward Ebdale / died 20th Feb. 1951 / aged 74 years / R I P / also Rose Matilda Ebdale / wife of the above / died 1st Aug 1961 / aged 79 years
[St. Mary, Chadwell, Essex]
COOKMemory of the beloved children of John and Emma Cook. William died March 23rd 1878 aged 19 years. Elizabeth Ann Samuel and Samuel James who died in their infancy. Elizabeth Ann Cook died May 12th 1880 aged 18 years. Also to the above John Cook who died June 16th 1900 aged 82 years. Also of Emma Cook wife of the above who died 22nd December 1906 aged 78 years.
[Wembdon Road Cemetery, Bridgwater]In Loving Memory of Emily the beloved wife of John Headford Palmer who died August 1901. Also of her brother Eli Cook who died October 5th 1942 aged 74 years. Also of her sister Sarah Jane Cook who died December 31st 1933 aged 63 years.
[Wembdon Road Cemetery, Bridgwater]
DAVISSacred / to the Memory of / David Davis / who departed this life / Sunday 15th May 5630 / aged 70 years. Hebrew inscription reads: "Honest without blemish, feared God, loved justice, pursued the way of righteousness, The Honorable Mr David Ben Chaver (an honorary rabbinic diploma) Reb Yaacov Davis died Sunday 14th Iyar and was buried the next day (Monday) in the year 5630. May his soul be bound up in the bond of life. (died Sunday 15th May 1870)" [SW section, row 54, grave 28]
[West Ham Jewish Cemetery]Sacred to the Memory of / Jane / relict of / David Davis / who departed this life / Sunday 13th Sept. 5635 1874 / aged 78 years. Hebrew inscription reads: "An important and modest woman. The crown of her husband and loved by her sons, Mrs Sheinba, widow of David the son of the Chaver (an honorary rabbinic diploma) Reb Yaacov Davis, who died on the Sunday, the 2nd day of Rosh Hashanah. and buried on the 4th day of Tishri in 5635 aged 78 years. May her soul be bound up in the bond of life." [SW section, row 68, grave 22]
[West Ham Jewish Cemetery]In Loving Memory / of / Sydney Davis / who died 10th Augst. 1911 / aged 79 / Deeply mourned by / his wife / sons and daughters. [Section K Row 25 Plot 17]
[Plashet Jewish Cemetery, East Ham]In Loving Memory / of / Catherine [Kitty] / widow of Moses Davis / died 13th March 1916, / aged 75 / May her soul rest in peace / MOTHER [Section N Row 41 Plot 18]
[Plashet Jewish Cemetery, East Ham]In / loving memory / of / Julia Davis / nee Cantor / who died 9th October 1921 / aged 79 / widow of / Sidney Davis. / Deeply mourned by her / sorrowing children, grandchildren, relatives and friends. [Section G, Row 17 No. 8)
[Plashet Jewish Cemetery]
DOWDINGIn Memory of John Dowding of this parish who died Nov 26 1752 aged 80 years, also Mary his wife who died Febr. 4 1730 aged 58 years and two of their children. In memory of Thomas Dowding of this parish who died Oct 14 1784 aged 81 years, also Elizabeth his wife, she died March 8 1747 Aetat. Two of their children are likewise buried here [from Bigland's Collections]
[St Peter's Church, Westbury on Severn, GLS]In memory of ..... Thomas and Eliz. Dowding who died April 22nd 1803 aged 61 years. Also Elizabeth his wife who died February 26th 1826 aged 79 years. And also of Mary their daughter July 15th 1805 aged 25. ..... John Dowding ..... in this parish who died on January 28th 1842 aged 66 years. Also Sarah his wife who died February 1853 aged 79 years. Joseph son of John and Sarah Dowding who died January 17th 1821 aged 5? years?. In memory of John son of Anthony and Ann Dowding of this parish who died July 1st 1872 aged 33 years and is interred at Abinghall. .....y son of .... and Sarah Dowd.. who departed this life ... May 12th 1862 ... in the 50th year ... [inscription much damaged]
[St Mary, St Peter and St Paul, Westbury on Severn, GLS]In memory of Sarah wife of Thomas Dowding of this parish. She died December 11th 1844 aged 67 years. Also Charles their son who died in his infancy. 'Prepare to meet thy God'. Also the above Thomas Dowding died March 16th 1856 aged 81 years.
[Longhope]In memory of / Thomas Dowding / He died Feb 27 1848 / Aged 44 years / Also Samuel Dowding / Brother of the above / Died March 25 1869 / Aged 52 years / Also of Elizabeth / Wife of the above / Samuel Dowding / Who died Feb-5-1882 / Aged 67 years
[Zion Chapel, Longhope]In memory of Thomas Edmund Dowding son of John and Mary Dowding of this parish who died May 17 1859 aged 11 years. Also of Joseph, Sarah Albina, Anna Maria and Albert Longney who died in their infancy
[St Michael, Blaisdon, GLS]In loving memory of Lucy third child of Charles and Lucy Dowding of Longcroft who died June 2nd 1887 Aged 7 Years. Jesus said suffer the little children to come unto Me.
[St Mary, St Peter and St Paul, Westbury on Severn, GLS]In loving memory of Mary beloved wife of John Dowding who fell asleep in Jesus Dec 21 1894 aged 83 years
[St Michael, Blaisdon, GLS]In loving memory of John Dowding late of Tan House Farm who fell asleep in Jesus15th February 1896 aged 90 years.
[St Michael, Blaisdon, GLS]In loving memory of Mary Ellen Dowding who died May 13 1906 aged 59 years
[St Michael, Blaisdon, GLS]In loving memory of Charles the beloved husband of Leah Dowding died Apr 14 1906 aged 61 years and also Leah Dowding died Aug 19 1941 aged 88 years at rest. Also Florence Ellen their daughter died Aug 12 1899 aged 20 years, also Edgar their son killed in action in France July 31 1917 aged 36 years, also Lily Beatrice their daughter died Oct 20 1941 aged 49 years
[St Michael, Blaisdon, GLS]In loving memory of Charles Dowding of Longcroft Farm who died Feby 26th 1909 Aged 68 Years. Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust. Also of Lucy Dowding wife of the above who died June 23rd 1929 Aged 81 Years. With Chris which is far better. Phil 1:23
[St Mary, St Peter and St Paul, Westbury on Severn, GLS]In loving memory of Mary Emily eldest and much loved daughter of Henry & Emily A Dowding fell asleep in Jesus July 24th 1893 aged 14 years. Passed from death unto life Jno. 5:2. Also of the above Henry Dowding late of Cowles Farm who departed to be with Christ April 21st 1917 aged 71 years. When Christ who is our life, shall appear then shall ye also appear with Him in glory Col. 2:14. Also of Emily Anne Dowding wife of the above who fell asleep in Jesus Oct 6th 1923 aged 77 years. Heirs together in the grace of Life Peter 3:7
[St Mary, St Peter and St Paul, Westbury on Severn, GLS]In loving memory of Ellen Ann Dowding who died Apr 28 1920 aged 71 years
[St Michael, Blaisdon, GLS]In loving memory of Ethel Evelyn Dowding who fell asleep in Jesus June 22 1945 aged 57 years. [Kerb tomb]
[St Mary, St Peter and St Paul, Westbury on Severn, GLS]In loving memory of Robert Norris Dowding who fell asleep in Jesus June 8 1947 aged 62 years. [Kerb Tomb]
[St Mary, St Peter and St Paul, Westbury on Severn, GLS]In loving memory of Mary Elsie Dowding eldest daughter of the late Charles and Lucy Dowding who died November 18th 1956 Aged 79 Years. Kept by the power of God 1 Peter 1:5
[St Mary, St Peter and St Paul, Westbury on Severn, GLS]In loving remembrance of Lilian Dowding daughter of the late Charles and Lucy Dowding who fell asleep November 29th 1958 Aged 76 Years. Unto you therefore which believe He is precious 1 Peter 2:7. Also of Kate Esther Dowding daughter of Charles and Lucy Dowding who fell asleep June 15th 1981 Aged 94 Years. Peace Perfect Peace.
[St Mary, St Peter and St Paul, Westbury on Severn, GLS]In loving memory of Ernest William Dowding son of the late Charles and Lucy Dowding who fell asleep January 3rd 1959 Aged 82 years. With Christ which is far better Phil. 1:23. Also of Margaret Anne Dowding daughter of Charles and Lucy Dowding Born August 15th 1885. Died February 14th 1976. Forever the Lord.
[St Mary, St Peter and St Paul, Westbury on Severn, GLS]
DOXEYBenjamin Doxey, died 7 Jun 1844 aged 66. Also Ann his wife died 7 Sep 1862 aged 88 and Elizabeth Roper daughter, died 4 Feb 1844 aged 36 and Jacob Doxey son died 18 Apr 1837 aged 26
[Holy Trinity, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DBY]
DYERIn Memory of / Wm. Dyer late of Nailsworth Clothier / who departed this life the 5 of May 1808 / Aetatus 51 / Farewell my dear, farewell my joy / You are withdrawn from me / I trust in Christ a nother day / We shall each other see / Wm. His son died 13 Dec 1810 aged 5 1/2 years / When the just judge his trumpet found, and souls to bodies join / How many then will wish their lives had been as short as thine [Cast copper plate on tombstone]
[St. Martin, Horsley, GLS]
EARLHere lies the body of Sarah the wife of William Earl of Crowton who died July 14th 1746.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham]
FLUETJohn Flewit, 24th September 1818, aged 71 years and Mary his wife 2nd November 1823 aged 73 years and 2 infants [SoG transcript LE/M9]
[Ab Kettleby, LEI]
FORMSTONEIn affectionate remembrance / of / Joseph Formstone / of Hatton Heath / who died October 13th 1886 / aged 70 years / Thy purpose Lord we cannot see / But all is well that's done by Thee / also Mary the beloved wife of / the above Joseph Formstone / who died October 21st 1891 / aged 75 years.
[All Saints, Handley, CHS]In Affectionate Remembrance of / Mary / the beloved wife of Joseph Formston / of Hatton Heath / who died May 16th 1902 / aged 41 years / Thy will be done
[All Saints, Handley, CHS]
GILLMANSacred to the Memory / of John Gillman of this parish / who died Apr 15 1843 aged / 73 years also three children / Thomas died May 28 1815 aged 16 years / Tho. (the younger son) 29 March 1826 aged 10 / Amelia died in infancy / Farewell my dear, farewell my friend / You are withdrawn from me / I trust in Christ another day / We shall each other see. J. Box Dursley / Also of Hester wife of / John Gillman / who died 9 December 1852 [Cast copper plate on tombstone]
[St. Martin, Horsley, GLS]
GURNERWilliam Gurner died Oct 10 1735 aged 71 years, also William his son died Nov 26 1755 aged 66 years
[All Saints, Bisley, GLS]
HALLIn memory of Gamaliel Hall died Feb 1st 1857 aged 62, also Sarah Hall wife of the above died May 28th 1870 aged 70. Also of Caleb Hall their son died Sep 28th 1862 aged 38
[St Mary's Cemetery, Wirksworth]Sacred to the memory of John Hall silversmith who died Dec 11 1868 after a brief but severe affliction aged 50 years - 'in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh'. Sacred to the memory of Mary, relict of the forenamed John Hall who died Jun 17th 1891 aged 70 years - 'There remaineth therefor a rest to the people of God'. Also in sweet memory of Eliza the beloved wife of Ebenezer eldest son of John Hall who died Feb 2nd 1908 aged 61 years. Also of the above Ebenezer Hall who died Jun 19th 1934 aged 84 years. Sacred to the memory of Ann beloved daughter of John and Mary Hall who died Dec 14th 1850 aged 6 years and was interred at St. John's.
[General Cemetery, Sheffield]Gilbert Hall, died 23 May 1870 aged 73. Elizabeth Hall died 17 Mar 1863 aged 65. Daniel Hall son of Gilbert and Elizabeth Hall, died 10 Mar 1848 aged 18. Also David Hall son of the above, died 16 Jul 1861 aged 18
[Holy Trinity, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DBY]John Roberts of Abbeydale Park, died 11 Apr 1888 aged 90, Sarah Roberts wife of John Roberts, died 9 Nov 1874 aged 70, Ebenezer Hall of Abbeydale Park, died 28 Jun 1911 aged 90 and Sarah wife of Ebenezer Hall, died 30 Jul 1919 aged 84
[General Cemetery, Sheffield, WRY]
HORNBYHere lies the body of Mary wife of Thomas Hornby of Weaverham who died the 29th November 1775 aged 42 years. And likewise the body of the above Thomas Hornby of Weaverham who died the 30th April 1804 aged 71 years. Also Martha wife of Samuel Shallcross who died April 22nd 1855 aged 87 years.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham]Here lie the remains of Ann daughter of Samuel and Mary Hornby of Gorstage who departed this life 26th December 1778 aged 14 months. Also Samuel their son who was interred May 13th 1781 aged 3 years 3 months. Likewise Mary Ellen daughter of Samuel and Ellen Hornby of Weaverham who departed this life 14th Novermber 1844 aged 2 years. Also John William and Samuel their sons who died infants. Also the above Samuel Hornby who died 9th January 1872 aged 66 years. Also Ellen of the above Samuel Hornby who died 18th December 1893 aged 79 years.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham]Here lies the body of Samuel Hornby of Weaverham who departed this life January 2nd 1803 aged 9 years. Also Margaret daughter of Samuel and Sarah Hornby who departed this life June the 8th 1820 aged 19 years. Also Sarah his wife who died December 19th .... aged 76 years.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham]Here lies the body of James Hornby who died September 8th 1825 aged 65 years, Martha daughter of James Hornby and Nancy Hornby who died 4th December 1807 late of Cheadle aged 4 years and 8 months.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham]Here lie the remains of Samuel Hornby late of Gorstage who died 30th June 1832 aged 60 years. Also Sarah wife of Samuel Hornby who departed this life on the 26th day of June 1840 aged 52 years. Also Helen Hornby daughter of Samuel Hornby and Sarah of Gorstage who died January 15th 1820 aged 5 months. Also Elizabeth their daughter who departed this life 11th August 1859 aged 75 years. Also Thomas Hornby died 28th March 1907 aged 83 years.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham]
JAMIESONIn loving memory of / George Jamieson / upwards of 20 years churchwarden / of this place / born 28th March 1807 / died 19th February 1881 / also Margaret / wife of the above / who died on 24th February 1893 / in her 90th year.
[St Anne's, Ellerker, ERY]In loving memory of / our little George / infant son of / Thomas and Annie Jamieson / who fell asleep Novr. 6th 1888 / aged 17 months / A little child shall lead thee. Isiah XI.6
[St Anne's, Ellerker, ERY]
LEVYSacred to the Memory of / Elizabeth / the beloved wife of / Israel Levy / of Middlesex Street, Aldgate / who departed this life / the 27th June A.M. 5629 / Aged 38 years / A pale consumption gave the silent blow / The stroke was fatal but the effect was slow / In wasting pain death saw me long oppresss'd / Pitied my sighs and kindly gave me rest [SW section around row 41, grave 29]
[West Ham Jewish Cemetery]In Memory of / Bloomer / the beloved wife of / Joseph Levy, / who departed this life / June 14th 1881, 5641 / aged 90. / Adieu my husband and children all / I yield unto the Almighty's call / My children dear pray love each other / And cherish your afflicted father / Oh: soothe and catch his falling tears / Support him in declining years / And may the grace of God be given / To sanctify your souls in Heaven / May her soul rest in peace [NE section M, row 7]
[West Ham Jewish Cemetery]Sacred to the memory of / Joseph Levy / who peacefully passed away / after a long and useful life / December 22nd 1892 / in his 104th year. / He was greatly beloved by his children / grandchildren and great-grandchildren / and deservedly respected by a large circle of friends / He preserved his faculties to the last / and his unfailing courtesy / won for him the admiration of those / with whom he came into contact. / May his soul rest in peace. [NE section M, row 7]
[West Ham Jewish Cemetery]In Loving Memoery of / Israel Levy / beloved husband of / Esther Levy / who died 2nd Jany. 1919 / aged 91 years / Deeply mourned by his sorrowing wife, / relatives and friends / May his soul rest in peace [Levy & Son / Brady St.][Section O Row 8 Plot 4]
[Plashet Jewish Cemetery, East Ham]
LONGNEYHere lieth the body of / John Longney of this / parish who died May / the 4 ano. 1722, aged / 63 years. Also / Elizabeth, the wife of / John Longney, died Sep. / the 30th ano. 1720, aged 63 .. [from a transcription at the SoG GL/M 40]
[St Mary, Arlingham]In / memory of Walter / Longney of this parish. He / died May 27th 1774, aged 56 years. / .. Elizabeth, his wife, / who died .. 1789, aged 73 years. / [4 lines of verse] / Also .. Longney, who / died yrs. / Sarah his wife, died May 7th / 1817, aged 55 years. [from a transcription at the SoG GL/M 40]
[St Mary, Arlingham]In memory of John Longney of this parish, waterman / and Sarah his wife. / He died Feby. 12th 1797, aged 52 / She died Sepr. 9th 1782, aged 36. / As God together did us join, / so did He part us for a time, / but now together here we lie, / till Christ shall call us to arise. / William, their son, died in his infancy. [from a transcription at the SoG GL/M 40]
[St Mary, Arlingham]Sacred to the memory of Samuel, the / son of Walter and Elizabeth / Longney, of the Wick in this / parish, who was unfortunately / drowned [in the] River Severn // Ma.. 26th 17.. Year of his age. / [several lines of verse] / M.S. / Frederick W., son / of Daniel / and Mary Ann Longney / died June 5th 1849, aged 15 years. [Listed as a monument of special architectural or historic interest, 58th list 2/15][from a transcription at the SoG GL/M 40]
[St Mary, Arlingham]M.S./ Susanna / wife of Walter Longney of / Frampton, / who died June 10th 1801 aged 48 years. / Here rests remov'd from early stage of life / a tender mother and a virtuous wife / with waiting pain heav'n .saw. She was in grief / .Heard. Her sighs and kindly gave relief / Angels beheld her ripe for joys to come, / and bore by God's command their sister home. / Also of the above Walter Longney, / who died Octr. 30th 1825, aged 77 years. / [2 lines of verse] / Ann, daughter of / Walter & Susanna / Longney, died / January the 17th / 1801 / aged 9 years. Tomb: design with branches and oval description panels on sides; shield and ribbon at one end, urn and drapery at other end; inscription incised; grey sandstone on red sandstone base. [Listed as a monument of special architectural or historic interest, 58th list 2/15][from a transcription at the SoG GL/M 40]
[St Mary, Arlingham]In memory of / Samuel, son of Walter / and Susanna Longney / who died April 14, 1813 / aged near 20 years. / Also of Thomas, the son / of Walter and Susanna / Longney, who died Aug. 9, / 1824 aged 34 years. [from a transcription at the SoG GL/M 40]
[St Mary, Arlingham]
MANNINGIn Memory of / two sons and two daughters of Samuel & / Esther Manning of this parish viz / Robert | | Oct 20 1766 | | Sep 24 1786 Samuel | born | Jan 28 1771 | died | Dec 17 1788 Hannah | | Mar 16 1777 | May 15 1778 Hannah [the 2nd] | | Apr 20 1789 | Mar 25 1795 Mourn not for us dear friends for why / Tis so appointed all must died / And GOD takes soonest to his rest / Such children as he loveth best / S. Manning died 30 March 1812 Aetam 68 / Keep death and judgement always in yor eye / Nones fit to live but who are fit to die / Tis dreadful to behold the setting sun / And night approach before your work be done [Cast copper plate on tombstone]
[St. Martin, Horsley, GLS]
MARSHIn loving memory of Leonard Harold Marsh died 24 June 1928 aged 53 years. Also Martha wife of the above died 3 January 1939 aged 64 years. Also Geoffrey Leonard son of the above died 8 December 1909 aged 3 years.
[St John, Hartford, CHS]
MARTINThis stone / is / placed upon hallowed ground / in memory of / Benjamin Martin / who died Jan 12th 1847 / aged 63 years / also Ann Martin, his wife / who died March 3rd 1859 / aged 73 years. / also William their son / who died May 14th 1838 / aged 23 years / [Verse] [Grave SW47]
[St Nicholas, Compton, SRY]In / Memory of / Sarah Ann Martin daughter of / Henry and Sarah Jane Martin / who died July 6th 1859 / aged 5 years. / [Verse]
[St Nicholas, Compton, SRY]
MOOREElizabeth, widow of Thomas Moore, died 10 Mar 1862 aged 83
[Holy Trinity, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DBY]Caleb Moore died 11 Feb 1869 aged 77, his wife Hannah Moore died 20 Sep 1849 aged 54, also Hannah died 20 Mar 1835 aged 15, Agnes died 26 Nov 1842 aged 6 and Mary, the wife of John Walker, died 5 Oct 1857 aged 36
[Holy Trinity, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DBY]Thomas Moore died 7 Feb 1870 aged 61, his wife Mary Moore, died 17 Jul 1882 aged 72, Job, their infant son died 1 Nov 1843, and Ann their Daughter died 24 Aug 1853 aged 3, and Thomas their son died 16 Feb 1870 aged 25 and John their son died 25 May aged 43
[Holy Trinity, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DBY]
MORLEYWilliam Morley buried 8th September 1709 aged 31? years and William Morley son of William and Mary Morley, 2nd August 1737 aged 27 years. [Stone monument, very delapidated] [SoG transcript LE/M9]
[St Mary the Virgin, Harby, LEI]Samuel Morley 20th November 1800 aged 67 years and 3 infants [SoG transcript LE/M9]
[St Mary the Virgin, Harby, LEI]
MOUNTFIELDHere lies the body of John Mountfield of Onston who died 27th August 1780 aged 85 years. Here lie the remains of Jane wife of John Thomas of Acton who died January 27th 1839 aged 55 years. Also the above John Thomas who departed this life 14th May 1857 aged 75 years.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham]Here lieth the body of Charles the son of John and Nancy Mountfield of Weaverham who died 20th April 1788 aged 12 years. Also Nancy wife of John Mountfield who died March 30th 1841 aged 82 years. Also the above named John Mountfield died 19th September 1841 aged 86 years. Emma, Mathew and George their children died young, Also Joshua their son who died 2nd April 1813 aged 21 years. [n.b. Charles buried 1788 may have been 2 years old]
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham]Underneath lie the remains of Charles son of Thomas and Martha Mounfield of Acton who died 7th April 1792 aged 1 year. 'Verse'. Also the body of Thomas Mounfield father of the above Charles who died August 1st 1803 aged 46 years.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham]Here lieth the body of John Mountfield of Onston who died 11th June 1818 aged 95 years. Also the body of Joseph Thomas of Acton who departed this life 25th July 1836 aged 39 years. Also Eliza daughter of Joseph and Eliz who departed this life 26th June 1838 aged 16 years. Also May Ann their daughter who departed this life 23rd February 1841 aged 51 years. Also Geo. their son who died 29th June 1855 aged 23 years.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham]
NEWALLIn memory of Mary daughter of Joseph and Charlotte Newall, Brinn who died March 10th 1861 aged 7 years and 6 months.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham, CHS]In loving memory of / Sarah / the beloved daughter / of William and Amelia Newall / of Saughall / who departed this life / the 31st day of January 1867 / aged 10 years and 6 months / 'Verse' / Amelia Newall of Saughall / who departed this life / the 10th day of May 1889 / aged 53 years / William Newall of Saughall / who departed this life / the 19th day of May 1898 / aged 70 years.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham, CHS]In / affectionate remembrance of / Sarah / the beloved wife of John Newall / of Weaverham / who departed this life 5th February 1868 / aged 62 years / 'Verse' / Also the above John Newall / who departed this life 17th January 1878 / aged 77 years.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham, CHS]In loving memory of / Thomas Newall / of Cuddington / died July 6th 1874 / aged 33 years / also of Sarah Ann his wife / died January 2nd 1918 / aged 74 years / also of Mary Jane his daughter / died August 18th 1874 aged 16 months / also of Walter his son / died April 24th 1898 / aged 27 years / verse
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham, CHS]In remembrance of / Thomas Newall / of Gorstage / who died 11th October 1875 / aged 40 years / Also of Caroline Louise / daughter of the above who died / 28th September 1874 / aged 3 years and 8 months / Also of Caroline / wife of the above Thomas Newall / born July 21st 1837, died March 6th 1918.
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham, CHS]In memory of Charlotte wife of Thomas Newall of Weaverham who died 7th October 1882 aged 78 years. Also the above named Thomas Newall who died 1st January 1888 aged 79 years / Also James Newall their son who died 23rd ... 1865 / aged 20 years [flat stone partly overgrown by grass]
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham, CHS]In loving memory of / Joseph Newall / of Bryn / who died January 18th 1891 / aged 84 years / also Charlotte the beloved wife of the / above who died August 1st 1892 / aged 70 years / verse / also Inez Rollings grand-daughter / of the above who died Nov, 25th 1893 aged 9 years and 5 months / verse / In loving memory of / Constance Mary, dau of / William & Charlotte Newall / of Bryn, who died March 1st 1910 in her 16th year / verse
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham, CHS]In loving memory of / James Newall / of Cuddington / who died / December 3rd 1906 aged 73 years / also of Mary Newall / wife of the above / who died March 15th 1908 / aged 63 years / also of Emma Newall / died Mar 13th 1875 aged 13 months / daughter of the above
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham, CHS]In loving memory of Elizabeth the beloved wife of George Newall of Sandbach who departed this life February 5 1920 aged 68 years. [Verse] Also the above george Newall born March 29 1849, died Nov. 10 1921. [Verse] Also their second daughter Margaret Grayson Newall, born July 19th 1884, died December 15th 1978.
[St Mary, Sandbach]In loving memory of / Charlotte / the beloved wife of / William Newall, of Bryn, / who died Decr. 24th 1922, / aged 57 years. / "Thy will be done". / Also the above named William Newall / who died January 25th 1939, / aged 85 years. / "At rest". / Also Albert beloved son of the above, / loving husband of Cissie Newall, / who died March 24th 1933 / aged 45 years / "Peace perfect peace"
[St Mary the Virgin, Weaverham, CHS]In / loving memory / of / Thomas Catley Newall / who passed away Jany. 22nd 1936 / aged 67 years / also Annie / wife of the above / who passed away June 4th 1951 aged 79 years / also their daughter Kathleen / who passed away July 6th 1997 aged 91 years
[St John, Hartford, CHS]
OLBYIn / Loving Memory / of / Lucy / the beloved wife of / Alfred Olby / who died Feby. 10th 1906 / aged 61 years. / Absent from the body, present with the Lord / 2 Cor 5:8 [II Corinthians 5:8]
[Ramsgate Cemetery, Cecilia Road, Ramsgate]Eliza Amelia wife of William Henry Olby, died August 6th 1918 aged 60 Ellen her daughter, died September 23rd 1923 aged 27
[Rosary Cemetery Norwich]William Henry husband of Eliza Amelia Olby, died January 11th 1927, aged 68 years / their sons Spr. William Olby R.E. killed in action August 9th 1916, aged 35 years / Pte. Alfred Olby 8th Norfolk Regiment killed in action October 5th 1916 aged 21 years / Isabella Parker, died 28th January 1930 (at St. Albans, Herts) [Section O, 3/168]
[Rosary Cemetery Norwich]
OVEREDIllegible / In memory of / John Downing Overed / departed this life / March 20th 1849 / aged 38 years / James Edward / his son / died Sep 9th 1847 / aged 2 years [vertical stone headed by IHS and cross]
[Blofield, St Andrew and St Peter, NFK]Lord just taken .. / In memory of / Eliza / relict of the late / John Downing Overed / departed this life / November 27th 1887 / aged 77 years / Jane / their daughter / entered into rest / April 4th 1884 / aged 42 years / interred at Rosary Cemetery / [Verse] [vertical stone headed by IHS and cross]
[Blofield, St Andrew and St Peter, NFK]In / Loving Memory / of / John Davy Overed MRCVS / who passed away December 1st / 1909 / aged 74 years / [Verse] / Mary Anne Jane Overed / wife of the above / who entered into rest / Dec. 14th 1920 / aged 87 years [obscured by a mound of earth] [vertical stone with an image of clasped hands]
[Blofield, St Andrew and St Peter, NFK]
PURDONJoseph Purdon / died 12th January 1850 aged 72 years.
[St Anne's, Ellerker, ERY]In memory of Hannah / wife of David Purdon of Bridlington Quay who departed this life July 3rd 1861 aged 28 years.
[St Mary's Priory Church, Bridlington]The Mariner's Memorial - Obelisk over a four sided pillar: In lasting memory / of / a great Company of Seamen / who perished in the fearful Gale / which swept over / Bridlington Bay / on February 10th 1871 / The waves of the Sea are mighty and rage horribly but / the Lord who dwelleth on high / is mightier. The Arrow of Sunderland / Caroline of Yarmouth / Delta of Whitby / John of Whitstable / Lavinia of Seaham / Margaret of Ipswich / Produce of Folkestone / Teresita of Harwich / William Maitland of Whitby / and an unknown English Schooner were wrecked on the 10th February 1871 with the loss of life in Bridlington Bay. / Thirteen other vessels were lost in the Bay in the same Gale. Forty Three Bodies / of those who on that day / lost their lives, lie buried in this / Church Yard. In remembrance of / Robert Pickering / John Clappison / Richard Atkin / James Watson / David Purdon / William Cobb / Who lost their lives in the / Harbinger Lifeboat / whilst nobly endeavouring to / save those whose bodies rest / below.
[St Mary's Priory Church, Bridlington]In memory of / David Purdon / of Bridlington Quay / who nobly sacrificed his life / in attempting to save the crew of the Brig "Delta" of Whitby / February 10th 1871 / aged 38 years. / Also Harriett, relict of the above named / who died April 9th 1871 / aged 29 years.
[St Mary's Priory Church, Bridlington]
SIMSJoseph Sims who died 17th May 1721 aged 47 years [from Bigland's Collections]
[St Laurence, Longney]Richard Sims who died 18th June 1786. Sarah his wife who died 23rd March 1790 aged 77 years. Giles their son who died 7th February 1786 aged 34 years. [from Bigland's Collections]
[St Laurence, Longney]In memory of Joseph Sims of this parish who died April 15th 1800 aged 64 years. [Verse] In memory of Esther relict of Joseph Sims who died April 20th 1823 aged 90 years. Also of William Sims their son who died November 27th 1821 aged 47 years. Sarah the dau. of William and Mary Sims who died in her infancy. In memory of Joseph Sims who died June 4th 1839 aged 82 years. Also of Ann wife of the above Joseph Sims who died May 18th 1847 aged 80 years. [Verse] In memory of Mary Ann daughter of William and Mary Sims who died October 24th 1842 aged 12 years. Also of Mary relict of William Sims who died November 15th 1853 aged 71 years. [Verse] [Box, over vault?]
[St Laurence, Longney]
SLACKIn loving memory of Mary beloved wife of Daniel Slack of Wirksworth Moor died Mar 2nd 1861 aged 68 years. Also Josiah son of the above named Daniel and Mary Slack died Jan 29th 1862 aged 22 years. Also the above named Daniel Slack died Nov 30th 1880 aged 84 years. Also in memory of the children of Daniel and Mary Ann Slack of Sheffield and the grandchildren of the above named Daniel and Mary Slack: Mary Emma died Nov 16th 1858 aged 3 years, Elizabeth Ann died Nov 18th 1858 aged 1 year 9 months, George died Dec 4th 1858 aged 7 months.
[St Mary's Cemetery, Wirksworth]In affectionate remembrance of Daniel Slack who died 11 Jun 1893 aged 78 years. Sarah wife of Daniel Slack who died 18 Nov 1902 aged 82 years. Mary Ann beloved daughter of Daniel and Sarah Slack who died Jan 13th 1876 aged 25 years. John Slack son of the above who died Dec 15th 1940 aged 77 years.
[Holy Trinity, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DBY]
SPENCERSacred to the memory of Samuel Spencer, son of George and Hannah Spencer of Cromford, died Jul 9th 1857 aged 23. And also of the above Hannah Spencer died Jan 2nd 1869 aged 59 and George Spencer died Feb 16th 1872 aged 63
[St Mary's Cemetery, Wirksworth]Sacred to the memory of John Spencer who died Nov 25th 1868 aged 69 years.
[Holy Trinity, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, DBY]
UNWINSacred to the memory of Mary beloved wife of William Unwin who died Oct 30th 1893 aged 46 years. Also of the above William Unwin who died Apr 7th 1919 aged 73 years. Also of Mary Hall dearly loved wife of Joseph Hall and daughter of William and Mary Unwin who died Oct 4th 1954 aged 82 years. Also of Samuel Unwin their beloved son who died Jul 21st 1901 aged 20 years. Also of Amy Unwin their beloved daughter who died Jun 10th 1904 aged 17 years. Also of Maude Unwin their beloved daughter who died Jul 21st 1911 aged 20 years. Arthur Hall dear son of Joseph and Mary Hall, beloved husband of Helen who died Jan 4th 1986 aged 78 years.
[City Cemetery, Sheffield]
WILSONIn affectionate remembrance of / Thomas Wilson/ of Ellerker / who died September 7th 1820 / aged 50 years. / Also / Ann Wilson wife of the above / who died March 1st 1861 / aged 87 years. / Also Thomas Wilson / son of Thomas and Ann Wilson / who died May 21st 1848 / aged 37 years. / Also Hannah his wife / who died September 8th 1872 / aged 61 years.
[All Saints, Brantingham, ERY]In memory / of / George Wilson / of Ellerker / who died / October 7th 1858 / aged 52 years. / Also of / Anne / wife of the above / who died May 16th 1867 / aged 62 years. / Also of / Robert Wilson / who died April 16th 1873 / aged 65 years. / Also of Mary / wife of the above / who died Jun 24th 1884 / aged 75 years. / Verse / This stone was erected by Charles Wilson / brother of the above and Charlotte A Scholfield / daughter of George Wilson 1886. Bridlington Quay.
[St Anne's, Ellerker, ERY]
WOODWARDErected to the memory of William son of Mark & Jane Woodward who died July 20th 1841 aged 20 years.
[Christchurch Graveyard, West Bromwich]In affectionate remembrance of William Hampton who died June 6th 1866 aged 22. Also Hannah wife of the above who died September 6th 1885 aged 75. Also Amos the beloved husband of Mary Ann Woodward who died January 4th 1885 aged 56. Also Mary Ann wife of William Kay who died May 22nd 1903 aged 71.
[St Peter's, West Bromwich]
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