Hoo St Werburgh M.I.s & other information with Index of names at end Back to Churchyards listed Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011 Introduction This large 13th to 15th century church has a tall shingled spire, which is a conspicuous landmark, now over shadowed by the over scale chimney of Kingsnorth Power Station. The church contains a good selection of brasses from the 15th to the 17th centuries, that of Richard Bayley, one of the finest in England. The churchyard contains a good variety of headstones and one very large pedestal tomb, designed to demand attention! ( Everist Family). There is a modern extension to the north, which I have included but have only transcribed pre-1930 graves. There are also some very modern burials at the east end of the churchyard, and some cremation interments on the south side of the church; I have excluded these. Section A is a small area north of the church between the porch and the east end of the chancel. Section B is all that area east of the church and south of the east – west footpath. Section C is the area south of the church. Section D is the area west of the church, bounded on the west by the footpath which leads to the south west corner. Section E is west of the above footpath, bounded by the north and west boundaries of the churchyard. Section F is a modern extension, (1920's), north of the east – west footpath, and east of the library building. Section G interior of Church War Memorial Index of Names - from gravestones only Locate the name you are interested in and note the numbers following. Using the links below, jump to the Section containing the number. Click on Edit at the top left of your screen, and from the drop down menu, click on Find on this page and type in the name. The cursor will jump straight to the name, highlighting it. Be sure to click on Next at the top, in case the name occurs again. Happy ancestor hunting. Sections A 1-11 B 12-56 C 57-97 D 98-142 E 143-153 F 154-169 G 170-203 War Memorial 204 Names Index ACWORTH 1 ALLEN 12, 57, 139 ALTON 170 ARCHER 9 ASHENDEN 98 AVELING 4, 171, 183 BAKER 13 BALLARD 58, 59, 73 BANKS 154 BARBER 99 BARNARD 204 BARNES 204 BARTON 14, 155 BARTY 100 BATES 15 BAYLEY 172 BEDYLL 173 BEECHING 204 BELL 60 | BISHOP 143, 144 BLACK 204 BLACKMAN 61, 101, 174, 204 BOTTEN 16, 40 BRAMBLE 102, 204 BRICE 175 BROAD 17-20 BROOKS 156 BROWN 21, 176 BUGGINS 145 BURDEN 204 BURGES 204 CACKETT 146 CAIRNS 177, 204 CARPENTER 22 CASTLE 2 CHAPMAN 103, 104, 105 CHARLIS 178 CHESTER 62 CHESTERTON 106 | CHEVIN 23 CLARENCE 24 CLEGG 107, 204 COBHAM 179 COCKLE 25 COLE 119 COLLINS 63, 64 COMPORT 108, 147, 180 COOMBE 204 COOMBER 109 COOPER 137 COPELAND 204 CORBY 204 CORK 110, 111, 112 COX 204 CRUTTENDEN 157 CULLEN 204 CUNNINGHAM 113 | DANIEL 65-68 DANN 181 DARKINS 158, 182 DAVISON 69 DAVYS 113 DAY 25-31, 114 DOE 32 DUFFILL 108 DUNSTER 159 D'URBAN 3, 4, 183 EDMUNDS 5 EVERIST 147 FIELD 6 FORD 160, 204 FRANKS 34, 148 FROMON 204 FULLAGER 111 FUNNELL 80 | GANT 115 GARDNER 70, 161 GATES 35, 69-72, 86 GILBERT 36 GLOVER 37 GOLDSMITH 38, 110 GOODING 50 GOODSELL 204 GOORD 73 GRANGER 74 GRAVES 50 GRAY 75 GREEN 116 GREIG 27 GRIGGS 39 HAGGERTY 43 HAMMOND 117 HARDINGE 7 | HARDS 76 HARNETT 44 HARRYMAN 118 HARTNELL 10 HEALD 40 HEDGCOCK 119 HOGBEN 120 HOLT 121 HORNUNG 62 HOWLAND 122 HUBBLE 204 HUGGENS 108, 113, 123-127 HUTCHINGS 204 JEEVES 31 JONES 184 JONES 7 JORDAN 185, 186 | Sections A 1-11 B 12-56 C 57-97 D 98-142 E 143-153 F 154-169 G 170-203 War Memorial 204 | KADWILL 204 KEMP 115 KING 109 KING 162, 163 KNOW 150 LAKE 187 LATHBURY 41 LAVENDER 55 LEABOURN 42 LINDRIDGE 188 LINGHAM 189, 204 LINTON 181 LOW 14 LUCY 128, 129 | MACKY 113 MARLEY 190 MARLEY 77 MAY 44 MILLEN 33 MILLER 191 MILNER 130-133, 204 MISKIN 134, 147, 192 MOLES 43 MOODY 204 MOOR 135, 164, 165 MOORHOUSE 44 MORE 78 MORLEY 77 MOSES 79 MOUNT 204 NICHOLSON 193 | PADMORE 204 PANKHURST 45 PEAK 80 PEARCE 81-86 PEARMAN 151 PEEK 46, 204 PERCY 166 PHILPOTT 194 PIPER 47 PLUMLEY 195, 196 POCOCK 123 POYNTER 204 RAGGETT 204 READ 204 REED 12 RIXON 151 ROBERTS 167 RUSSELL 204 | Sections A 1-11 B 12-56 C 57-97 D 98-142 E 143-153 F 154-169 G 170-203 War Memorial 204 | SAKER 204 SALMON 87 SANDS 48, 49, 147 SAUNDERS 88, 168 SCOTCHMAN 204 SCOTT 89 SEDEN 152, 204 SIMPER 204 SKILTON 90, 91 SKINNER 92, 204 SMITH 50, 136 ST. JOHN 175 STUART 113 SURTEES 24 | TABRUM 24 TAYLOR 7, 184 THOMAS 204 THOMPSON 197 TIPPING 137 TOMLIN 147 TOSSELL 93 TOWN 80 TRANTER 51 TRICE 198 TURNER 138 TYRRELL 98 | USHER 52 VAIN 94, 95 VIDGEON 10, 139, 199 WAGHORN 140 WALTERS 8, 9, 200 WARNER 153, 201 WEAVER 6 WEBB 10, 53, 96, 141, 142 WHITE 11, 54, 202 WICKENS 55 WILLARD 56 WITHECOMBE 175 WRIGHT 169, 204 WULFF 203 WYLLIE 97 | Locate the name you are interested in and note the numbers following. Using the links below, jump to the Section containing the number. Click on Edit at the top left of your screen, and from the drop down menu, click on Find on this page and type in the name. The cursor will jump straight to the name, highlighting it. Be sure to click on Next at the top, in case the name occurs again. Happy ancestor hunting. Sections A 1-11 B 12-56 C 57-97 D 98-142 E 143-153 F 154-169 G 170-203 War Memorial 204 M.I.s of Section A - Hoo St Werburgh Church recorded by D. E. Williams Hoo St Werburgh M.I.s & other information with Index of names Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011 Section A is a small area north of the church between the porch and the east end of the chancel. 1. Large Headstone and two Body Stones on Large Slab IN MEMORY OF HEBHZIBAH ELIZA ACWORTH DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH & ELIZA ACWORTH WHO DIED THE 26th OF OCTOBER 1849 AGED 23 YEARS "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, From henceforth, Yea, saith the Spirit that they May rest from their labours and their works Do follow them" ALSO ELIZA THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOSEPH ACWORTH OF CHATHAM AFTER A LONG AND PAINFUL ILLNESS WHICH SHE BORE WITH EXEMPLARY CHRISTIAN FORTITUDE AND RESOLUTION, SHE SWEETLY FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS 21st JANUARY 1866 AGED 72 YEARS ALSO JOSEPH ACWORTH ESQ. HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE LATE OF CHATHAM AND DIED AT BOUGHTON UNDER BLEAN DECEMBER 12th 1866 AGED 70 YEARS "Forever in the sight of the Lord as the [ ] of his Saints" Joseph Acworth was a Tallow Chandler of 136/137 High Street, Chatham, (1847 Bagshaw's Directory,1851 Census), Wholesale Tallow Chandler and Melter, (1855 Post Office Directory) AVELING see D'URBAN 2. Pink Granite Headstone, Large Plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM CASTLE DIED 11th OCTOBER 1898 AGED 69 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" William Castle was a Farmer of North Street, (Kelly's Directory 1882 & 1891) 3. Headstone IN MEMORY OF MARY FRANCES D'URBAN RELICT OF JOHN D'URBAN FORMERLY OF DEAL WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS ON THE 30th ? OF JULY 1855 IN THE [78th] YEAR OF HER AGE 4. Thick Grey Granite Ledger IN MEMORY OF ANNE D'URBAN DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1873 AGED 73 YEARS THOMAS AVELING SON OF THE ABOVE DIED MARCH 7th 1882 AGED 57 YEARS SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE THOMAS AVELING DIED NOVEMBER 19th 1898 AGED 71 YEARS Thomas Aveling the well known Industrialist, based in Strood. A pioneer manufacturer of steam traction engines, for agricultural, civil and military use. His machinery enabled farmers to increase production. Henry Pye of St. Mary Hoo, was probably the first to take advantage of this development, which revolutionised agriculture in the 19th century, to plough and drain the North Kent Marshes. 5. Large Ledger, Ground Level SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM EDMUNDS FORMERLY OF HOO AND LATE OF REED COURT FARM, FRINDSBURY WHO DIED 2nd OCTOBER 1842 IN THE 86th YEAR OF HIS AGE "He loved the Habitation of God's Home, And the Place where his Honour Dwelleth" ALSO OF SARAH EDMUNDS WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 17th JANUARY 1852 AGED 98 YEARS William Edmunds was a Farmer of Reed Court Farm, situated in the Parish of Frindsbury. His Will is dated 18th June 1842: To son in law, Joseph Acworth of Chatham, Gentleman, (see above), John Thurstain of Hoo, Wheelwright and the Rev. William Pope of Meopham, Dissenting Minister, who are his Trustees, the Manor of Reed Court, including Manor House, outbuildings and 389 acres. The land adjoins land owned by the Sir Joseph Williamson School, Watts Charity and land formerly owned by Samuel Nicholson, now Edward Butcher's. Reed Court is now occupied by Joseph Acworth , is leased from the Dean & Chapter of Rochester. All his personal and real estate also to his trustees, upon trust. They to pay his wife, Sarah, for life, an annuity of £400 in quarterly payments. Annual interest of money in mortgage to William Twopenny on leasehold estate in Frindsbury, occupied by Joseph Acworth, to be paid by his wife from the £400 annuity. If Joseph Acworth pays off the mortgage or part of, then interest of that part paid off to be deducted from the annuity. After the death of his wife, Trustees to sell real and personal estate to raise £3,000, to be invested in Government Stocks. Dividends to his daughter Mercy, wife of William Harvey, Yeoman, of Eythorne, near Waldershare Park, Kent. After Mercy's death, to her children, equally divided. (There follows long and detailed Trust conditions.) Witnesses: George Essell, Solicitor of Rochester and H. Bullery, Clerk to Mr Essell 6. Headstone, Close to Porch HERE LIETH THE BODY OF ANN WIFE OF JOHN FIELD OF FRINDSBURY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 1748 AGED 47 YEARS AND LIKEWISE THE BODY OF JN. WEAVER* HER FIRST HUSBAND AND 3 OF THEIR CHILDREN * [JOHN WEAVER WAS BURIED APRIL 1742] John Weaver, Ann Field's first husband was a Farmer. His Will is dated 20th September 1735, he" is sick and weak in body". To wife, Ann his house, formerly let as two dwelling houses, with 2 acres of land, in Hoo, in the occupation of Edward Stevens, for her life. After her death, if she has any of his children, not yet born, then property to that child/children. If she dies with no surviving children, then half the property to her heirs. The other half to nephew John Weaver, son of William, late of Marden, Husbandman. To William Stevens, son of Edward and Mary Stevens, £20, on Bond, entered into "with me by his father, and all interest accrued at 21 years of age. If William Stevens dies before 21, then the Bond to wife Ann. Residue, household goods, personal estate, corn, cattle, stock, husbandry tools, etc. to wife Ann, who is sole Executor. Witnesses: Susanna Austin, Mr. Weaver's Maid, Mark of William Bodding (is this Botten ?) and John Burgis HARDINGE see JONES 7. Large Ledger on Brick Base, once Railed CAROLINE MUNSTER THE WIFE OF HENRY TAYLOR JONES ESQ. OF CHATHAM AND FORMERLY WIDOW OF THE LATE SIR RICHARD HARDINGE BART. WHO DIED THE 4th OF JUNE 1858 IN THE 66th YEAR OF HER AGE Sir Richard Harding, Bart., was Surveyor General of the Customs. He married Caroline Wulff late in life, at Bath, in March 1823, and died in London, the following November. 8. Granite Pedestal, Cross, Curbs and Tablet IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH ANN WIDOW OF CHARLES WALTERS OF REDHILL, SURREY ? AND MOTHER OF THE VICAR OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED [ NOVEMBER] 17th ? 1915 AGED 84 YEARS (Indistinct Verses) 9. Tablet LEONARD JOHN WALTERS (PRIEST) VICAR OF THIS PARISH 1910 – 1951 WHO DIED JUNE 19th 1959 AGED 85 YEARS ALSO HIS DEAR WIFE DORIS ELEANOR WALTERS ( LATER ARCHER ) WHO DIED JANUARY 16th 1998 AGED 94 YEARS 10. Detached Pedestals, Broken Cross, Against Acworth Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF RICHARD HARTNELL VIDGEON INFANT SON OF HARTNELL & ROSE WEBB PASSED AWAY APRIL 7th 1899 AGED 9 DAYS "Sleeping in Jesus" Hartnell Webb was landlord of the" Old George", (Kelly's Directory 1903) 11. Headstone and Two Body Stones WILLIAM WHITE IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM WHITE OF THIS PARISH, YEOMAN WHO WAS ON SUNDAY EVENING THE 11th OF DECR. 1808 MOST INHUMANLY MURDERED IN THE BOSOM OF HIS FAMILY BY A GUN DISCHARGED AT HIM THRO A WINDOW WHILST SITTING BY HIS OWN FIRESIDE THE PERPETRATOR OF THIS HORRID DEED IS NOT YET DISCOVERED BUT THERE IS ONE "WHO IS ABOVE OUR PATH AND ABOUT OUR BED AND WHO SPIETH OUT ALL OUR WAYS" WH[O] [WI]LL SOMETIME BRING IT TO LIGHT HE LIVED ESTEEMED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM [AND HIS] SAD END IS UNIVERSALLY REGRETTED HE [LEFT ISSUE] 6 SONS AND 5 DAUGHTERS TO BEWAIL [HIS LOSS AN]D DIED [AT] THE AGE OF 58 YEARS STONE WAS ERECTED JUNE THE 24th 1809 "[By] whose Assa[ssinating [H]and [I fell] [Rests] yet Conc[ealed] [and Time alone] can Tell [Drop] Reader [o'er my Grave one] Silent Tear [Live Well remembering that your God is Near] [If Rich or Poor or Relative you be] [Strike your own breast and say – It was not Me !"] Rear of Above IN MEMORY OF Mrs JANE WHITE WIFE OF Mr WILLIAM WHITE WHO DROPPED DOWN AND SUDDENLY DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 24th 1808 AGED 44 YEARS "Bretheren Time is Short, Watch therefore for You Know Not what Hour your Lord will Come" EDMOND WHITE SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JAN 7th 1850 AGED 58 YEARS ANN WHITE WIFE OF EDMOND WHITE DIED JAN. 10th 1853 AGED 65 YEARS Much has been written on the murder of William White, it being widely believed that White's son George was the culprit. There was no real evidence at the time to bring charges, and George remains innocent, unless proved otherwise, which, of course, will never be! There is certainly nothing in his will, which is dated 22nd January 1808, which indicates any ill feeling at all. To Thomas Denton of Frindsbury, Farmer, (his brother in law), upon trust, Properties and land in Hoo and Gillingham, all stock, crops, personal estate, etc. To allow wife, Jane to carry on business and take rents, profits for her and children's support. After she dies, upon trust, to sell and dispose of estate, proceeds to be equally divided between his children. The share of his daughter, Sarah, wife of John Rutherford, to be invested in Government or other securities, to pay her interest for her life. After her death, upon trust, to be shared equally amongst her children. Thomas Denton and Jane White, Executors. (Jane pre-deceased her husband) Witnesses: George Pearce, marks of; James Moore and Edward Loft WEAVER see FIELD END OF SECTION A Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Section B - Hoo St Werburgh Church recorded by D. E. Williams Hoo St Werburgh M.I.s & other information with Index of names Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011 Section B is all that area east of the church and south of the east–west footpath 12. Headstone IN MEMORY OF THE DEAR BELOVED CHILDREN OF GEORGE WILLIAM AND MARY ANN ALLEN CLARA ANN DIED DECEMBER 5th 1882 AGED 10 YEARS STEPHEN JOHN DIED JANUARY 6th 1883 AGED 8 YEARS ALSO GEORGE REED DIED APRIL 15th 1889 AGED 77 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE WILLIAM ALLEN DIED MAY 3rd 1903 AGED 56 YEARS 13. "Boulders" Pedestal, Cross, with Ivy IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES BAKER WHO DIED DEC. 15th 1896 AGED 60 YEARS ALSO OF HARRIET ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JANY. 28Th 1910 AGED 75 YEARS James Baker was a Pottery Manufacturer, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, etc. (1881 Census, 1882 Kelly's Directory) 14. Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN BARTON, YEOMAN OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 23rd FEBY. 1811 AGED 66 YEARS "Stand, Reader and spend a tear, Think on me who now lyes here, And whilst you read the state of me, Think on the glass that runs for thee, Let not this World your thoughts betray, But think upon your dying day, In Christ alone I only trust, To raise in number of the Just" MARY BARTON DIED 29th DECR. 1808 AGED 60 YEARS "To leave this World and quit her latest breath, She struggled hard tho' conquer'd was by Death. She then resign'd this World in Peace and Love, To meet sweet Jesus Christ in Heaven above" ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH THE BODY OF MARY LOW DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE JOHN AND MARY BARTON DIED 25th AUGUST 1809 AGED 30 YEARS Rear NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH THE REMAINS OF JOHN AND ELIZ. BARTON WHO DIED 18th APRIL 1819 AGED 4 MONTHS ALSO JOHN BARTON DIED 18th AUGT. 1822 AGED 19 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH BARTON WIFE OF WILLIAM BARTON WHO DIED 5th NOVEMBER 1825 AGED 44 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM BARTON WHO DIED 18th JANUARY 1841 AGED 45 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH THIRD WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM BARTON WHO DIED 29th JUNE 1847 AGED 52 YEARS John Barton was a Farmer. His Will is dated 27th March 1810 To his sons, Thomas Barton of St. James, Grain, Victualler, John Barton of Hoo, Butcher and William Barton of Hoo, Shopkeeper, £300 each to be "vested legacies". Also £500, upon trust, to be invested in their names,in Government Funds. Money upon trust, to pay equally the five children of his late daughter Mary, wife of Thomas Lawes, of Hoo, Farrier, viz. Thomas, Robert, John, William and Mary at 21 years; interest to be used for their maintenance and education, and £20 each for clothes. Cottage and garden at Hoo built on the "Waste", held of the Manor of Hoo, occupied by himself, and 2 acres of land, adjoining, to son John, part of estate on lease from late John Emmott, Esq. of Somerfield House, Maidstone and Winifred his wife, for 41 years from Michaelmas 1796, for remainder of term. To son William house and farm, except 2 acres left to John, in Hoo and High Halstow, leased from John Emmott, for remainder of term. Residue divided equally between sons, Thomas, John and William Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Solicitor, Rochester, Sarah Gury, Servant to Mr Gibbs and George Streetin, Clerk to Mr Gibbs (Estate not exceeding £1,500) 15. Headstone, (Leaning Forward, Low to Ground) IN MEMORY OF SARAH BATES THE WIFE OF CHRISTOPHER BATES OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED FEBRUARY 14th 1794 AGED 33 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE CHRISTOPHER BATES WHO DIED THE [ ] OF MAY 179[8] AGED 45 YEARS ALSO ONE CHILD DIED IN INFANCY 16. Headstone WILLIAM BOTTEN THE MILLER AND REBECCA HIS WIFE IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM BOTTEN MILLER OF HOO WHO DIED DEC 27th 1752 AGED 66 YEARS ALSO TWO OF CHILDREN AND REBECCA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM BOTTEN WHO DIED [ ] OF JUNE 1762 AGED 74 YEARS William Botten, as stated on the stone, was the Miller of Hoo. He does not seem to have left a Will, but there is an Inventory, appraised by John Field and Charles A[ ] ? on 5th January 1753. The total value for goods in the Mill and Dwelling House is £147 17s 0d. However, his widow Rebecca, of Hoo Mill, did leave a Will, dated 19th May 1762. She is in good health. To William Botten, son of William Botten of Hoo, lately deceased, aged 14 years, £5. Residue of real and personal estate and household goods, to William Gilbert,grandson of her brother, William Gilbert, "who now lives with me". William Gilbert sole Executor Witnesses: Peter Lock, John Dalleve and Richard Murton BOTTEN see HEALD 17. Headstone IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF CAROLINE BROAD WHO AFTER A LONG AND PAINFUL ILLNESS FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS NOVEMBER 10th 1883 AGED 18 YEARS & 6 MONTHS "Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord" "Not Dead but Gone Before" [ More Eroded Verses] 18. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMMA MARY THE AFFECTIONATE WIFE OF HENRY A. BROAD WHO DIED JULY 27th 1883 AGED 29 YEARS ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE VIVIAN, EDNA ?, HORACE MAYO WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY ALSO HENRY ALBERT BROAD DIED FEBY. 6Th 1929 AGED 72 YEARS 19. Headstone IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF BENJAMIN BROAD WHO DIED FEBRUARY 28th 1904 AGED 51 YEARS "I will lay me down in Peace and take my Rest" ALSO ALICE BROAD WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPT. 19th 1932 AGED 74 YEARS Benjamin Broad was a Butcher and Grocer, (1891 Kelly's Directory, 1901 Census and in the 1909 Kelly's Directory, Mrs Alice Broad & Son, Butchers and Grocers) He may have been the Cement Labourer in Frindsbury in 1881 (Census) Henry Broad was a Shopkeeper and Brickmaker, (1903 Kelly's Directory), Grocer and Baker, (1911 Census) and Captain of the Hoo Fire Brigade, (1909 Kelly's Directory). Samuel Broad was a Butcher, Baker and Grocer, (1881 Census and 1882 Kelly's Directory) Matilda was a Shopkeeper in 1903 (Kelly's Directory) 20. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF CONSTANCE CAROLINE THE AFFECTIONATE DAUGHTER OF H. A. AND R. A. BROAD WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV. 4th 1918 "I am Thine, O lord" ALSO ROSETTA A. BROAD THE DEVOTED WIFE OF H. A. BROAD WHO PASSED AWAY JAN. 23rd 1925 AGED 67 YEARS "If Life be Long, I will be Glad, That I may long Obey, If Short yet why should I be Sad, To soar to Endless Day" 21. Granite Pedestal, Cross , Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF CAROLINE WIFE OF HENRY BROWN OF THIS PARISH WHO PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 19th 1915 AGED 63 YEARS "From the World's dim twilight to Endless Day" ALSO THE ABOVE HENRY BROWN WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 3rd 1923 AGED 73 YEARS "Life's Work Nobly Done, Heavenly Rest be Thine" Henry Brown was an Agricultural Labourer, 91881 and 1911 Census) 22. Small "Book Tablet, On Grass IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAMUEL CARPENTER DIED 23rd MARCH 1935 FROM HIS FELLOW WORKMEN Benjamin Carpenter was in 1911, a Brickmaker, son of George, a Pensioner, former Road Labourer. (Census). Carpenter was "killed at Brice's gravel works" (Burial Register) 23. Headstone, (Under Yew) IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH CHEVIN WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 20th OF APRIL 1822 AGED 80 YEARS "He that lies mouldering in the Dust, Was Honest ,Patient , Mild and Just, He lived in Love, he died in Peace Let's hope his Joys will never Cease" Joseph Chevin's first wife ? is buried in Cliffe Churchyard. His Will, dated 9th February 1808 describes him as a Gentleman. Nephew John Chest of Booth [ ? ] Lincolnshire, Yeoman, and friends, Richard Everist and George Pearce, both of Hoo, Yeomen, appointed Executors. To Richard Everist and George Pearce £50 each "for their trouble". Property in Hoo in his own occupation, and 20 acres of land in Hoo in occupation of Martin Gilbert, and other property bought from Limorent? Whale, and other real estate to John Chest, for ever. If John Chest dies in Chevin's lifetime then Everist and Pearce to sell property, upon trust, and equally share £420 between children of late brother in law, Thomas Martin, late of Strood, Collar Maker. Money to be invested in Public Funds during minority. To Elizabeth, wife of Richard Everist, £50 and equally between her children, £300 at 21 years. To sister Mary Chest, widow, £30 annuity for life. To sister Susannah Edwards wife of Thomas Edwards, £20 annuity for life. After her death, to her daughter, Ann, £200 and a further £500. Household furniture and goods divided between Elizabeth Everist and sister in law, [ ] Martin of Strood, widow. Residue to John Chest, if he dies, as above, Executors to sell and share equally among children of John Chest at 21 years. Witnesses: D.B. Lewis, Charles Knowles and J. Cope Codicil Since last will made has re-married with Sarah. In performance of a Marriage Bond, his now dwelling house to his wife for life. Rest of will to stand. The Bond also requires Executors to place sufficient money in Public Funds to provide his wife £90 annuity for life. To her for life reasonable use but not absolute, property and household goods in house. Witnesses; D.B. Lewis, Edward Twopenny and G.W. Lewis 24. Broken Headstone, (Against south wall) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF SURTEES JOHN CLARENCE SON OF HENRY FRANCIS TABRUM & ELIZABETH CLARENCE LATE OF NEW HOUSE, EDMONTON, ESSEX WHO DIED 14th OCTOBER 1869 IN HIS [41st ] YEAR Surtees John Clarence was in the 1861 Census, a Draper in Hanningfield, Essex, son of a former Farmer. He died at Hoo Union House, (Register) 25. Headstone, (Leaning forward, half buried) PATIENCE COCKLE IN MEMORY OF PATIENCE WIFE OF JAMES COCKLE -----------Ground Level--------- [BURIED MARCH 1767] Patience Cockle was the daughter of John Sands, (see below); she married James Cockle, of Frindsbury, at Hoo in 1761. James Cockle was a Farmer, and died in 1781. 26. Headstone IN MEMORY OF THOMAS DAY OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN. 10th 1800 AGED 53 YEARS LIKEWISE 6 OF HIS CHILDREN (VIZ) SARAH DIED OCT. 4th 1773 AGED 7 MONTHS ELIZABETH DIED OCT. 2nd 1780 AGED 4 YEARS ELEANOR DIED APRIL 27th 1790 AGED 4 YEARS MARTHA DIED OCT. 21st 1796 AGED 8 YEARS HENRY DIED JULY 17th 1798 AGED 6 YEARS MARY DIED JAN. 20th 1800 AGED 21 YEARS George Day, died 1880, was the Bailiff of Court Lodge Farm, he was born in Burham, where there are Day headstones in the churchyard. 27. Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF MARIA DAY DIED JUNE 5th 1844 AGED 7 YEARS ALSO MARY ANN DAY DIED JULY 24th 1844 AGED 3 YEARS ALSO HENRY MICHAEL DAY DIED JULY 24th 1845 AGED 14 YEARS ALSO HARRIETT GREIG DIED MARCH 10th 1862 AGED 36 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH DAY DIED AUGUST 11th 1866 AGED 17 YEARS ALSO JOHN DAY FATHER OF THE CHILDREN ABOVE DIED FEBRUARY 20th 1878 IN HIS 74th YEAR "While in the World I did remain, My latter end was grief and pain, But when the Lord did think it best, He took me to a place of Rest" ALSO ELIZABETH DAY ------------Ground Level----------- 28. Headstone, (Against south wall) IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF GEORGE DAY WHO DIED 26th MAY 1880 AGED 77 YEARS "Oh, how patient in thy suffering, When no hand could give thee ease, God the helper of the helpless, Saw thy grief and sent thee Peace" ALSO MARY DAY WHO DIED 8th MARCH 1882 AGED 82 YEARS "Now by word of Righteousness which, I have done but according to his [ ] Mercy he saved me" George Day, died 1880, was the Bailiff of Court Lodge Farm, he was born in Burham, where there are Day headstones in the churchyard. 29. Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF THOMAS DAY WHO DIED AT HOO JULY 28th 1884 AGED 36 YEARS [ ] ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JULY 24th ? 1876 AGED 3 MONTHS Thomas Day, died 1884, was landlord of the "Five Bells", (1881 Census and 1882 Kelly's Directory) 30. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF TIME OF DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARTHA DAY WHO DIED DECEMBER 7th 1890 AGED 58 YEARS "Watch therefore for ye know Neither the day nor the hour Wherein the Son of Man cometh" ALSO MARTHA BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOV. 4th 1919 AGED 76 YEARS Time of Day, died 1890, was landlord of the Fenn "Bell" at St. Mary's, (1881 census). 31. Headstone and Curbs, (Large Plot) IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARGARET DAY BORN IN THE PARISH OF HOO, OCTOBER 3rd 1825 DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1912 AGED 86 YEARS "He trusted in the Lord and feared no Man" R.I.P. ALSO MARGARET WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED APRIL 7th 1914 AGED 82 YEARS "Sweetly, Gently she passed away, From the World's dim twilight, To Endless Day" DEEPLY MOURNED BY THEIR SORROWING FAMILY ALSO CHARLES DAY SON OF THE ABOVE DIED DECEMBER 28th 1948 AGED 83 YEARS ALSO EMMA JEEVES OF HITCHIN, HERTS. DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED JANUARY 26th 1953 AGED 91 YEARS William Day, died 1912, was an Agricultural Waggoner at Belluncle Farm, in 1881, (Census). 32. Headstone, (Under Bush) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANN DOE THE LOVING WIFE OF DAN DOE WHO DIED THE 27th DAY OF JANUARY 1898 AGED 67 YEARS "The Loss has been Bitter, the Sting Severe, To part with her we Loved so Dear, The Trial is o'er, we'll not Complain, But Trust in Heaven to Meet Again" Daniel Doe, of Primrose Hill, was an Agricultural Labourer, (1881 Census). Ann lived at Burnt House, and died at Chatham,(Register) 33. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANE MILLEN THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE FARMER OF HOO ST. WERBURGH WHO DIED JULY 6th 1906 AGED 60 YEARS "Safe in the Arms of Jesus, Safe on his Gentle Breast, [ ] his Love Overpowereth Sweetly [ ] shall Rest" "Till we Meet Again" ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE FARMER WHO DIED MAY 14th ? 1923 AGED 71 YEARS 34. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN FRANKS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 4th 1918 AGED 72 YEARS "God of the Living in whose eyes, Unveil'd thy Whole Creation lies, All Souls are thine, we must not say, That those are Dead which pass away, From this our World of Flesh set Free, We know them Living with Thee" ALSO ALICE JANE FRANKS WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED APRIL 18th 1931 AGED 78 YEARS John Franks, of Broad Street, was a Labourer in 1881, (Census); Cow Keeper in 1903 and 1909, (Kelly's Directories); Dairy Farmer in 1911, (Census) 35. Small Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF PHILLIS GATES WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 15th DAY OF JULY 1832 AGED 50 YEARS ALSO GEORGE GATES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ON THE [ ] DAY] OF SEPTEMBER 1842 AGED 62 YEARS Rear IN MEMORY OF PHILLIS GATES DIED JUNE THE 19th 1814 AGED THREE YEARS AND SEVEN MONTHS ALSO ANN, THOS. AND JAMES GATES 36. Headstone [SACRED] [TO THE MEMORY OF] SARAH WIFE OF MARTIN GILBERT WHO DIED 12th ? MAY 1825 AGED 30 YEARS Martin Sands Gilbert was a Farmer, of the Common, Hoo. His Will is dated 1st July 1842. His real and personal estate to Edmund White of Hoo, Farmer and William May of Frindsbury, Farmer, his Executors, Upon Trust. They to permit wife, Elizabeth, while she is a widow, the residue of personal estate and rents and profits from real estate while she remains. On condition that she keeps up fire insurance and keeps house and furniture, etc. in good condition, and that she supports children during their minority. If his wife re-marries or dies during childrens' minority,, then rents and profits to child or children under 21 years. When the youngest child is 21, and if wife has died or re-married, trustees to sell real estate and invest money in Public Funds, upon trust for all children then living. Witnesses: Henry Peters, Blacksmith, High Halstow and Edward Birch, Solicitor, Rochester Codicil: Dated 1st July 1842 Real and personal estate to wife Elizabeth, jointly with Edmund White and William May, as Trustees. Elizabeth also to be a joint Executor. Rest of will stands. Witnesses: As on will. The will was proved on 9th April 1844. Administration was granted to Elizabeth Gilbert and Edmund White, power reserved to William May . Value under £450 Note: "Proved at London (with a codicil) 19th February 1872 by the oath of William May, the other executor to whom Admon. was granted" 37. Low Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE WILLIAM GLOVER DIED 12th MARCH 1884 AGED 25 YEARS "In the midst of Life we are in Death" George Glover was an Agricultural Labourer at Belluncle Farm, (1881 Census) 38. Ledger, on Ground, (S.E. Corner Chancel) MEMORANDA Mr WILLIAM GOLDSMITH [WHO] DIED 18th MARCH 1804 AGED 59 YEARS MARTHA HIS WIFE 2nd FEBRUARY 1819 55 YEARS THEIR CHILDREN JAMES 22nd NOVEMBER 1795 4 YEARS JEMINA 24th NOVEMBER 1797 1 YEAR MARY 7th JANUARY 1801 11 YEARS JAMES 3rd OCTOBER 1801 1 YEAR SARAH 16th DECEMBER 1803 13 YEARS JOHN 21st MAY 1804 5 WEEKS WILLIAM 3rd SEPTEMBER 1805 8 YEARS William Goldsmith was a Shopkeeper of Hoo, his short Will is dated 15th March 1804. To wife Martha, (daughter of Thomas Wickens, see his will), all his estate during her lifetime, after her death, equally shared among his children. Martha and Phillip Dives of Frindsbury, Farmer, Executors, He signs will with mark. Witnesses: Jeffery Cook, John Pearce and Thomas Wickens 39. Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF GUNNER SAMUEL GRIGGS NO. 4 BATTERY 1st BRIGADE NORTHERN DIVISION, ROYAL ARTILLERY WHO WAS DROWNED WHILST BATHING AT CLIFFE FORT 26th JULY 1885 AGED 18 YEARS & 10 MONTHS "Prepare to meet thy God" ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS, N.C. OFFICERS & MEN OF THE BATTERY IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE GROVES see SMITH GROVES see WEBB HAGGERTY see MOLES 40. Headstone ANN HEALD AND BOTTENS IN MEMORY OF ANN LATE WIFE OF WILLIAM HEALD SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 20th 1767 AGED 42 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM BOTTEN DIED APRIL 20th 1761 JOHN BOTTEN DIED JANUARY 24th 1763 William Heald married Ann Botten at Hoo in 1762; John Botten does not appear in the Hoo Registers. JEEVES see DAY 41. Headstone JOHN AND ANN LATHBURY IN MEMORY OF JOHN LATHBURY & ANN HIS WIFE HE DIED [ ] APRIL 1761 [AGED [ ] YEARS] SHE DIED [ ] MARCH 1750 AGED 6[ ] ? YEARS LAVENDER see SMITH 42. Pedestals, Cross Gone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF FREDERICA MABEL LEABOURN WHO DIED MAY [ ] 1878 AGED 7 MONTHS ALSO CHARLES PERCY LEABOURN WHO DIED MAY [ ] 1878 AGED 7 MONTHS MAY see MOORHOUSE 43. Small Headstone BENJAMIN MOLES AND JOHN HAGGARTY IN MEMORY OF BENJAMIN MOLES AGED 18 YEARS AND JOHN HAGGERTY AGED 17 YEARS WHO WERE ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED IN HOO CREEK JULY 1st 1883 "There is but a step, Between Me and Death" THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY THEIR FRIENDS AND FELLOW WORKMEN Benjamin Moles does not appear in the Hoo Registers, Benjamin Loveridge does, but he was buried on the 1st July? John Haggerty does not appear in the Registers ? 44. Broken Headstone, (Lying under Yew) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF LOUISA GRACE THE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS MOORHOUSE R.N. WHO DIED NOVEMBER 13th 1889 AGED 45 YEARS ALSO HARNETT JAMES SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MAY 20th 1880 AGED 5 MONTHS ALSO WILLIAM MAY FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MAY 27th 1885 AGED 77 YEARS ALSO CHARLOTTE MAY WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOVEMBER 21st 1900 AGED 83 YEARS 45. Small Pedestal and Cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE BELOVED CHILDREN OF DAVID & ELIZABETH PANKHURST RICHARD DIED FEBRUARY 29th 1898 AGED 3 YEARS -----------Ground Level---------- ELIZABETH MARY DIED APRIL 3rd 1890 AGED 4 YEARS & 7 MONTHS David Pankhurst appears to be the Publican of the "Five Bells", (Kelly's Directory 1891), and the "Cucklers Inn" at Meopham,(1901 Census); his foue children in 1901 were born at Hoo. There is also a David Pankhurst, Farmer of Dean Gate Farm in 1909, (Kelly's Directory) ? 46. Headstone IN MEMORY OF CAROLINE THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE PEEK WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1905 AGED [81] YEARS [Eroded Verses] George Peek of Bell's Cottages, was a Cow Keeper, (1891 Census) 47. Large, Eroded Headstone, (Lying against Yew) IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM HENRY PIPER WHO DIED OCTOBER 14th 1903 AGED 62 YEARS [Eroded Verses] William Henry Piper, of 10 Hoo Street, was an Agricultural Labourer in 1881, (Census). REED see ALLEN 48. Small Headstone, Partly Buried TO THE MEMORY OF SARAH & RACHEL SANDS DAUGHS. OF JOHN SANDS JUNR. & OF HIS WIFE SARAH [SARAH DIED OCT.] YE 5th 1746 AGED TWO MONTHS [RACHEL] DIED OCT. YE 30th 1746 [AGED THREE ?] MONTHS ALSO MORE OF THEIR CHILDREN -------------Ground Level------------ "Wee were together in ye Womb, So we are now on ye Tomb" John Sands of Hoo, Yeoman Farmer. Will dated 27th May 1762. He is "sick and weak in body". To his wife Mary, all his personal estate and household goods, as long as she remains his widow, and brings up and provides for his youngest son, John Sands. If his wife re-marries or dies, the house occupied by Thomas Hards, Shoemaker and William Perkins, Thatcher, known by the name of "Old Tom", to his eldest son, Thomas Sands. To his daughter, Patience Cockle, a house called by the name of "Little Huck Street House", and £35 on Bond. To son John, all his ground at Marden, and £25 on Bond. Wife Mary, and son Thomas, Executors. Wife Mary to enjoy all household goods as long as she lives. Witnesses: Thomas Hards and John Lathbury 49. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH ANN SANDS OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED JANY. 12Th 1912 AGED 66 YEARS ALSO FREDERICK SANDS HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JULY 20th 1917 AGED 70 YEARS Frederick Sands, died 1917, was a Farm Bailiff and Steward; Temple Farm, (1881 Census); to George Armytage at Church Farm, Hoo, (1901 Census, 1903 Kelly's Directory), Farmer, Church Farm, and Farm Bailiff and Works Manager, Hoo Lodge, (1909 Kelly's Directory), Estate Steward, Hoo Lodge, (1911 Census) 50. Ledger on High Brick Base, (East of Chancel) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF RICHARD SMITH WHO DIED MARCH 12th 1812 AGED 37 YEARS ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTR. 1850 AGED 77 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM BROTHER OF THE ABOVE RICHARD SMITH WHO DIED JULY 30th 1799 IN THE 20th YEAR OF HIS AGE ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE RICHARD & SARAH SMITH WHO DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1864 AGED 63 YEARS ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF RICHARD SON OF THE ABOVE RICHARD AND SARAH SMITH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 10th 1869 AGED 69 YEARS "Beloved and Lamented" "Be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh, Lest coming suddenly he find you Sleeping" ALSO OF ELIZABETH GOODING GRAVES DAUGHTER OF JAMES AND ANN CHARLOTTE GRAVES WHO DIED DEC. 24th 1862 AND WAS BURIED IN TOTTENHAM CEMETERY AGED 2 YEARS ALSO OF ELIZABETH GOODING SMITH BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED RICHARD SMITH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON HER 31st BIRTHDAY DECEMBER 31st 1870 AFTER 13 YEARS OF UNPARALLELED SUFFERING BORN WITH THE MOST EXEMPLARY PATIENCE, FAITH, FORTITUDE AND CHRISTIAN ENDURANCE "The Bitter Cup drank to the very Dregs, The Noble Army of Martyrs Praise Thee" ALSO OF ELIZABETH GOODING SMITH WIFE OF THE ABOVE RICHARD SMITH WHO DIED MARCH 22nd 1879 IN THE 80th YEAR OF HER AGE "Not gone from Memory, Not gone from Love, But gone to our Father's Home above" ALSO OF MARY ANN LAVENDER WHO DIED OCTOBER 14th 1911 AGED 69 YEARS Richard Smith of Hoo, Yeoman Farmer. Will dated 5th March 1812. Brother George of High Halstow, Yeoman and Richard Everist of Hoo, Yeoman, Executors and Trustees. To them, in Trust, properties and farm late in occupation of Amos Jacob, James Linnett and Widow Moore; and his rights in property called "Chimney Corner Farm". Farm lately belonging to Jacob Cazeneuve Troy, Gentleman, deceased, since sold by order of the High Court of Chancery, brought in a cause between Alice Hodder [ ]? against Ruffin, the other ? , now in his possession. In Trust for his children, Richard, William, [ ]?, George, Caroline, Sarah and Jane, (and any future child), in equal shares; and any other land he dies possessed of at 21 years. £40 to each child in quarterly payments for their maintenance. To wife Sarah, annuity of £60 by quarterly payments. Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Attorney at Law, Strood, George Streetin, Clerk to Mr Gibbs and James Smith, of Hoo Elizabeth Gooding GRAVES. Her father was James Graves and the mother was Anne Charlotte Smith of Hoo. In 1866 Graves became the first superintendent at the trans-Atlantic telegraph cables station at Valentia island in Ireland (my research interest) and held that position until 1909. (Dr D. de Cogan 24-03-2016) 51. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF PHILLIP TRANTER WHO DIED 15th JULY 1918 AGED 77 ALSO EMILY TRANTER WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 4th MAY 1920 AGED 74 YEARS "At Rest" Phillip Tranter, of Kennell Yard, was an Agricultural Labourer in 1881, (Census) 52. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES WIFE OF THOMAS H. USHER DIED AUGUST 7th 1903 AGED 64 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" Thomas Usher was a Beer Retailer of Mill Hill in 1882, (Kelly's Directory) 53. Headstone, Eroded Marble TO THE MEMORY OF DAVID WEBB AGED 28 AND ALFRED GROVES AGED 23 BOTH OF HOO CAPTAIN AND MATE OF THE BARGE GEORGE NEWNHAM WHICH FOUNDERED IN SEA REACH DURING THE GALE OF 12th FEBRUARY 1904 [Eroded Verses] The deaths of David Webb and Alfred Groves was reported in the Kent Messenger on February 27th 1904 "DROWNED IN THEIR SLEEP - THE TRAGEDY OF A WRECKED BARGE After lying for eight days a wreck in Hole Haven, on the Lower Thames, near Gravesend, the barge G.E. Newnham, of Strood, was towed to Greenhithe last Saturday by a Conservancy boat. In the cabin of the wreck were found the dead bodies of David James Webb, aged 28 years, captain; and Alfred Joseph Groves, aged 24, mate. The men belonged to Hoo, near Rochester, and were employed by James Little, of Strood Hill. Mr H.B. Sewell, corner for West Kent, held the inquest at Greenhithe on Monday afternoon, when James Webb, of Bell's lane, Rochester, bargeman, stated that he was the father of the deceased man Webb, and last saw him alive about three weeks ago. On Feb. 16th witness passed the sunken barge, which was lying in Sea Reach, and on making inquiries found that it went down on the previous Friday, when the night was very boisterous. There were two other barges sunk that night on the Thames. He was of the opinion that the men were sleeping in the cabin when the barge foundered. It was a dangerous proceeding for both to have "turned in" on such a night. Joseph Robert Groves, of Pottery Cottages, Hoo, said Grove was his son. The Newnham was the first barge he had ever been on. John Spicer, 68, James street, Maidstone, bargeman, employed on the Alice, of Maidstone, stated that the barge Newnham was brought up at anchor a little ahead of him on Friday afternoon, February 12th. The vessel was anchored on account of the rough weather. He saw that it was all right at 11 o'clock the same night. When he looked out an hour later, the barge was gone. At daybreak on Saturday, he noticed that the barge was under water, only one end being visible. He afterwards saw the barge boat drifting towards him, bottom upwards. Witness could not have rendered any assistance to the barge. James Little, of Strood Hill, owner of the ill- fated barge, gave evidence to the effect that the craft was well founded. It was raised by the Thames Conservancy and brought to Greenhithe. P.C. Wiseman deposed to finding the bodies in the cabin. The men had evidently been drowned in their sleep. Their arms were folded , and there were no signs of a struggle. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death through drowning, consequent on a heavy gale" 54. Red Granite, Cruciform Coped IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WHITE A NATIVE OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED SUDDENLY AT ROCHESTER ON MAY THE 2nd 1885 AGED 56 YEARS James White was a Grocer of 10 High Street, Rochester, (1881 Census) 55. Headstone, (Close S.E. Corner Chancel) THOMAS AND SARAH WICKENS IN MEMORY OF [SARAH] WIFE OF THOMAS [WICKENS] WHO DIED [APRIL 1802] AGED [ ] YEARS [ ] [ ] [ALSO[ Mr THOMAS WICKENS ---------------Ground Level--------------- WHO DIED [ ] JULY 1810 AGED 80 YEARS Thomas Wickens was, at death, a Yeoman Farmer of Cobham. His Will is dated 19th May 1809, with a Codicil, dated 1st February 1810. He desires to be "buried near the remains of my first wife in the churchyard of St. Warburgh, otherwise Hoo". His friends, Henry Edmeads of Cobham, Esquire, Phillip Boghurst of Frindsbury, Gentleman and Anthony Phillip Dive of Kingsdown, Gentleman, Executors; to them, upon trust, his house in Cobham and 3 acres of land, previously planted with hops, called "Wilmons", with right of way to Captain William Edmeads, in his own occupation, lately bought of Francis Scrimes? Pilcher, Esq. To nephew Thomas Olliver 20 guineas. All his household goods and furniture, etc. to be sold. To wife Elizabeth annuity of £100 for life, under terms of marriage Bond, dated 15th June 1802, he entered into by him with Phillip Boghurst and John Pearce of Hoo, Yeoman. To sister Elizabeth Winner or Weaver Wife of Richard of Chalk, Labourer, annuity of £50 for life. To servant Elizabeth Bingham annuity of £50 for life. To grandson Thomas Goldsmith, son of daughter Martha Foster wife of John Foster of Hoo, Yeoman, by her former husband. All that sum that may be owed by him from £1,700 advanced to him for purchase of house in Shoreditch Turnpike, he now lives in ; and for stock in trade. To Elizabeth wife of grandson Thomas Goldsmith, £100 annuity for life; after her death, annuity transferred to her child/children. To Ann daughter of daughter Martha Foster, now wife of Ralph Ireland, now living in London, annuity of £50 for life. He has at various times advanced money, on mortgage, to James Cooper and John Reader of Strood, Woolstaplers and co-partners; also to William Cable of Brompton, Gillingham, Butcher. This mortgages not to be called in until 7 years after his death, provided interest continues to be paid. All manors, houses, lands, freeholds, mortgages etc. to John Gibbs of Strood, Gentleman, in Trust for above legacies, etc. Witnesses: Robert Boreman, Carpenter, Strood, George Streetin, and M. Comport, Clerks to Mr Gibbs Codicil: Revokes release from money outstanding of loan of £1,700 to grandson, Thomas Goldsmith. Rest of will to stand. Witnesses: William Herbert, Thomas Wood and J. Gibbs 56. Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN WILLARD WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 15th ? 179[5] AGED [ ] YEARS ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH 10th 1796 AGED 54 ? YEARS John Willard married Mary Botten at Hoo in 1760 END OF SECTION B Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Section C - Hoo St Werburgh Church recorded by D. E. Williams Hoo St Werburgh M.I.s & other information with Index of names Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011 Section C is the area south of the church. 57. "Boulder" Type, Cross Gone IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMY ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF CHARLES ALLEN WHO DIED JULY 8th 1894 AGED 35 YEARS 58. Detached Headstone (lying on Goord Grave) TO THE MEMORY OF PHILADELPHIA DAUGHTER OF RICHARD AND SARAH BALLARD WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 26th 1812 AGED 2 YEARS AND 1 MONTH ALSO RICHARD BALLARD (Rest Gone) 59. Headstone IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF ROBINA WIDOW OF THE LATE RICHARD BALLARD OF M[ILL] HOUSE IN THIS PARISH BORN JANUARY 10th ? 1819 ? DIED AUGUST 3rd ? 1895 ALSO RICHARD BALLARD (Rest Gone) Richard Ballard was the Hoo Miller, (1855 Post Office Directory). Robina was the Miller by 1882, (Kelly's Directory) BALLARD see GOORD 60. Headstone, Extremely Eroded,( leaning against Yew) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF [EDWA]RD ? BELL [WHO DEPARTED] THIS LIFE [ APRIL] [ ] [1863] [AGED] 60 YEARS [ ] [ ] BELL [ ] [ WHO DEPARTED] THIS LIFE [ ] 12 YEARS ? [ ] [ ] BELL Edward Bell was a Farm Bailiff, (1861 Census) 61. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM BLACKMAN OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED MAY 9th 1911 AGED 68 YEARS ALSO MATILDA BLACKMAN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JUNE 4th 1924 AGED 75 YEARS "At Rest" William Blackman was a Market Gardener, (1909 Kelly's Directory) 62. Headstone, (Steep Angle) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ANN CHESTER WHO DIED AUGT. 31St 1867 AGED 56 YEARS ALSO STEPHEN BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED FEBY. 16Th 1881 AGED 72 YEARS ALSO SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE ABOVE CHARLES WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1861 AGED 9 YEARS ANN WHO DIED JUNE 13th 1867 AGED 21 YEARS MARY WHO DIED JULY 29th 1868 AGED 20 YEARS LUCY WHO DIED JULY 1st 1870 AGED 12 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH BELOVED WIFE OF C. HORNUNG WHO DIED AT SAN FRANCISCO [ ] 1883 ? AGED 32 YEARS [ ] [ ] SARAH ? [ ] [ ] HORNUNG [SAN] FRANCISCO (Rest Buried) Stephen Chester, of Everist's Farm Cottages, was a Farm Bailiff 63. Broken Headstone, Detached IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF MARY ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF HENRY COLLINS [WHO] DIED APRIL 13th [1882] AGED 55 YEARS (Long Verse, Half Gone) 64. Broken Headstone HE[NRY] [COLLI]NS DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1910 AGED 90 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE HARRIET DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1869 AGED 12 YEARS NETHANIEL DIED MAY 5th 1860 AGED 2 YEARS THOMAS DIED SEPTEMBER 7th 1867 ? AGED 1 YEAR AND 6 MONTHS GEORGE DIED DECEMBER 14th 1862 ? AGED 3 ? WEEKS Henry Collins, of Brickfields Thatched Cottages, was an Agricultural Labourer, (1881 Census) 65. Double Headstone MARY, 1st WIFE OF ROBERT DANIEL, & RIGHT, ELIZABETH HIS SISTER HERE LIETH THE BODY HERE OF MARY WIFE OF ROB. DANIEL OF THIS PARISH WHO DEP. THIS LIFE JUNE YE 14th 1751 IN THE 22nd YEAR OF HER AGE | ALSO LIETH THE BODY OF ELIZABETH THE SISTER OF ROB. DANIEL WHO DIED MAY YE [ ] 1751 AGED 22 YEARS | 66. Headstone MARTHA DANIEL SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARTHA THE DAUGHTER OF ROBERT & ANN DANIEL SHE DIED THE [ ] OF NOVEMBER 1771 AGED 7 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS "Stop, Stranger and [ ] the [ ], Our Dear Child that lies interred here, Her Merits, Promise and Temperament were A Pleasure given ? to all that did her know, But O her Soul took wings to Heaven above, And left us here in grief to weep [ ], [ ] state and palaces must all decay , The narrow [ ]ings of a grave to pray, [ ] the light and gilded [ ], [ ] the darksome tomb [ ], [ ] only [ ] at [ ] [ to ] [ ]" 67. Headstone [SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF] ANNE DAUGHTER OF ROBERT AND ANN DANIEL OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE [ ] OF NOVEMBER 176[4] AGED [ ] YEARS & [ ] MONTHS 68. Headstone ROBERT AND ANN DANIEL IN MEMORY OF ROBERT DANIEL AND ANN HIS WIFE HE DIED 2nd ? DECEMBER 1786 AGED 72 YEARS SHE DIED JULY 21st 1785 AGED 60 YEARS Robert Daniel was, at death, a Gentleman of Rochester. His Will is dated 1st April 1780. He desires to be "decently buried in my vault (sic) or burying place in the churchyard of the parish of Saint Warburgh, otherwise Hoo" He appoints "good friends" Rev. Nicholas Brown of St. Margaret's, Rochester, Phillip Boghurst the Younger, of Frindsbury, Gentleman and William Jackson of Steaton Hall Farm, Tadcaster, Yorkshire, joint Executors and Trustees. His property in "Holloway" in Frindsbury, leading from Strood Street, in the occupation of William Archer, brother of his late wife, and another person, to William Archer. Other property in Frindsbury and Cliffe to his nephew Richard Daniel, son of his late brother Matthew. His property in Hoo and High Halstow, to nephew Rev. John Armison, son of his late sister, Ann Armison. His now dwelling house in Rochester, to his Trustees, to sell within 1 year of his death, for the best price, to pay those entitled by his will. To his Trustees, £600 to invest in Government Funds or Bonds, or Mortgages, and re-invest if required. Interest from £400 of the £600 to his sister Catherine Daniel, Spinster, for life. After her death, the £400 to be divided among those entitled by his will. The interest of £200 of the £600 to William Archer for life, after his death, the £200 to be divided as above. In addition, to his nephews Richard Daniel and John Armison, £500 each. To William Butler and his wife Jane, sister of his late wife, £400. To his Trustees £40 each, for their trouble. Trustees to "put as soon as possible my said vault (sic) or burying place at Hoo aforesaid, and the tomb and stones belonging thereto into exceedingly good repair and condition and expend thereon so much money as they in their discretion shall think fit". All his household goods, ready money, securities, corn, cattle, stock implements of husbandry and personal estate to his Trustees, to sell to pay debts, funeral expenses; residue shared equally among all his nieces, daughters of his late brother Matthew; and daughters of his late sister, Ann Armison. He has several sums owed to him on Bonds, Mortgages, etc. this is to be paid to legatees 2 years after his death, unless Trustees can obtain it sooner. Interest to be paid to legatees 1 month after his death. Witnesses: William Spice, Thomas Hills and John Sparks, Attorney of Rochester 69. Headstone, Half Inscription Flaked Off [IN MEMORY OF] [ANN] WIFE OF [JAMES DAVISON] OF THE PARISH [STOKE,] FORMERLY WIFE OF [WILLIAM] GATES SHE DEPARTED [THIS LIFE] THE 5th OF APRIL 1810 AGED 55 YEARS FUNNELL see PEAK 70. Headstone and Curbs, Very Eroded [ ] ROBINA ANN GARDNER [WHO DIED] 25th JUNE 1921 AGED 77 YEARS [ ] AND HER ONLY SON FREDERICK CHARLES PASSED AWAY SEPTEMBER [ ] 19[ ] AGED 61 ? YEARS "[At Rest ?] after much Suffering Patiently [Borne ?]" In 1911, Robina was living on "private means", son Frederick was a small Farmer and Poulterer, (Census) 71. Double Headstone, (Two Iron Clamps on Back) GEORGE AND ELIZABETH GATES IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF Mr. GEORGE GATES [OF ST. MARY'S ?] WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] NOVEMBER 1797 AGED [ ] YEARS | Mr. GEORGE GATES WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 14th MARCH 180[2] AGED [ ] YEARS [Eroded Verses] | George Gates, died 1802, was a Yeoman Farmer, of St. Mary Hoo. His Will is dated 3rd January 1800 All leases, unexpired, cattle, livestock, corn, grain, hay, seeds, household goods, furniture, farming utensils, personal estate, to wife Elizabeth* and his two friends, Joseph Sudweeks of St. Mary, Farmer and William White of Hoo, Farmer, upon Trust, until children, Elizabeth, George, Sarah ,Ann and James attain 21 years of age. Most of the will is taken up with long detailed conditions of the Trust. Witnesses: J. Gibbs Attorney at Law, Strood, M Gibbs and J Jennings, Clerk to Mr Gibbs *(If I have correctly read the date on the headstone, Elizabeth must be George Gates second wife) 72. Headstone IN MEMORY OF Mr WILLIAM GATES OF THE PARISH OF STOKE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 19th 1796 AGED 50 YEARS "Farewell dear Wife and Children too, By God's command I leave the World and you, No more on Earth I shall your faces see, But hope in Heaven our Souls will Happy be" ALSO THREE CHILDREN SONS & DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE Mr WILLM. & ANN GATES JOHN DIED JUNE THE 19th 1789 AGED 4 YEARS GEORGE DIED DECR. THE 26th 1796 AGED 16 YEARS ELIZABETH DIED APRIL THE 17th 1797 AGED 14 YEARS GATES see DAVISON 73. Headstone and Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF LIELA WIFE OF RICHARD GOORD OF ALLHALLOWS AND SECOND DAUGHTER OF RICHARD & ROBINA BALLARD OF HOO DIED 14th FEB. 1908 AGED 56 YEARS ALSO RICHARD GOORD WHO PASSED AWAY OCT. 15th 1923 AGED 82 YEARS "At Rest" Richard Goord was a Farmer at Avery Farm, Allhallows, (1881 and 1911 Census) 74. Detached Headstone, (Leaning Against Yew) ELIZABETH GRANGER HERE LYETH YE [BODY] OF ELIZA[BETH] WIFE OF W[ILLIAM] GRANGER [ OF THIS PARISH ?] DIED YE 26th ? [OF DECEMBER] 1724 AGED [ ] YEARS ALSO 4 CHI[LDREN] LIES BY HER William Granger or Grainger, was a Yeoman Farmer. His Will is dated 27th October 1734. He is "sick and weak in body". His father in law is Mr Richard Daniel of Frindsbury. Before his marriage with Anne, now deceased, he settled properties in Cliffe and Birling, he now ratifies this settlement. His goods, chattles, corn, cattle, husbandry utensils etc. to his only daughter Mary. If she dies before 21 years, or marries, then he gives £100 out of his personal estate to his brother Henry Grainger of Frindsbury, Yeoman, if he is then living. If he is dead, then the £100 to be divided equally among the children of brother, Henry. Richard Daniel is Executor and Testamentary Guardian of his daughter. Witnesses: Elizabeth Speed, Richard Sheafe and John Clark 75. Small Headstone COURTNAY GEORGE SON OF LIEUT. THOS. GRAY R.N. DIED 18th APRIL 1820 AGED 10 YEARS 76. Headstone JANE HARDS HERE LIETH THE BODY OF JANE THE WIFE OF THOMAS HARDS CLARK OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED [ ] OF JAN. 1773 AGED [ ]7 YEARS (Many Lines of Verse,Half Eroded) Thomas Hards was a Shoemaker, (see Sands will) and, as on stone, Parish Clerk HORNUNG see CHESTER 77. Large Plot, Curbs, Fallen and Broken Cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRIET JANE FOR 44 YEARS THE DEVOTED WIFE AND TRUE HELPMET OF THE REV. ROBERT MARLEY VICAR OF HOO ST. WERBURGH ALSO THE REV. ROBERT MORLEY VICAR OF HOO 1900 – 1910 DIED AT HOVE, BRIGHTON ON 6th MAY 1919 AGED 73 YEARS "Nearer my God to Thee" 78. Headstone IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM MORE WHO DIED MAY 17[72] AGED [ ] YEARS FOR [ ] OF THE [ ] WILLIAM MORE ] [ ] AND [ ] ALSO HERE LIETH THE BODY OF ELIZ. THE WIFE OF WILLM. MORE WHO DIED THE 19th OF MARCH 1779 [AGED [ ] YEARS] 79. Headstone ROBERT MOSES IN HOPE OF YE JOYFUL RESURRECTION TO THE LIFE ETERNAL HERE LYETH THE BODY OF ROBERT MOSES WHO DIED JAN. 11th 1752 AGED 38 YEARS Robert Moses of Hoo, seems to be a Farmer. His Will is dated 27th February 1744 All freehold land, ready money, mortgages, bonds, household goods, rings, jewels, watches, husbandry tackle, corn, cattle, stock and personal estate to wife Margaret, who is his Executor. Witnesses: William Clark, Jnr., John Palmer and John Burgis 80. Headstone in Two Halves, (under Yew Tree) PEAK, FUNNELL AND TOWN [SACRED] TO THE MEMORY OF THOMAS PEAK AGED [21] YEARS WILLIAM FUNNELL AGED 20 YEARS JAMES TOW[N] AGED 19 YEARS WHO WERE ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED [ ] [HO]O ? 30th [MARCH] [1866] THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY THE VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE PARISHONERS "In Truth may we say, "Life's like a Shadow, Gone in a Moment"" 81. Headstone and Body Stone, (one of group of four) IN MEMORY OF SARAH DAUGHTER OF GEORGE AND ELIZABETH PEARCE WHO DIED THE 23rd OF DECEMBER 1828 IN THE SIXTEENTH YEAR OF HER AGE "Here lies the House, the Tenant gone, And sure we all must go, Then may our fate be like hers that Is now laid below" ANN PEARCE DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 13th 1832 IN THE 52nd YEAR OF HER AGE "Offer the Sacrifices of Righteousness and Put your trust in the Lord" 82. Headstone and Body Stone, (fallen face down) Body Stone C P 1823 [IN MEMORY OF] [CHARLOTTE DAUGHTER OF] [GEORGE AND ELIZABETH] [PEARCE] [WHO DIED THE [ ] OF MAY 1823] [IN THE 17th YEAR OF HER AGE] 83. Headstone and Two Body Stones IN MEMORY OF ANNA MARIA PEARCE WIFE OF JOHN PEARCE DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 4th OF MARCH 1817 AGED 70 YEARS "For many years unwell she was, At length, a time did come, Her God in kindness took her home, She's gone, a World to come" ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN PEARCE DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 17th OF FEBRUARY 1826 IN THE 81st YEAR OF HIS AGE "Worn down by Age, he left his House of Clay, To praise the God he loved in endless day, 'Twas fate decreed that all men should die, Thy will be done let's pray before we died" John Pearce, the Elder of Hoo, Yeoman Farmer. His Will is dated 9th December 1825. He wishes "a stone be provided in remembrance of my deceased wife and myself". To son George of Hoo, Farmer and son in law, John Hughes of Faversham, Butcher, all freehold and leasehold estate upon trust. Household goods in house for daughter Frances Pearce, except one good bedstead, bed and furniture to be reserved for daughter, Sarah. If Frances leaves the house or dies, then Sarah to have house. Trustees not to sell house during lifetime of Frances, can sell if daughters leave. Trustees to carry on or sell Farming Business at Belluncle Farm, rents or proceeds to be part of the residue, if house sold this goes into residue. Proceeds to be invested, interest to daughters. If either daughter dies, her share to other daughter, Mrs Charlotte Vain, detailed conditions follow. Trustees to pay Elizabeth daughter of son George, £500, same to John, son of son in law John Hughes. If the latter die in lifetime of daughters, Frances, Sarah and Charlotte, the legacies go to grandchildren. Part of the residue to be divided between children of son George and son in law John Hughes. Daughters Frances and Sarah, son George Pearce and son in law John Hughes Executors. Witnesses: William Acworth, Luton, Chatham, Richard White, Carpenter, Hoo and George Acworth, Solicitor, Chatham 84. Headstone and Body Stone IN MEMORY OF FRANCES DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND ANNA MARIA PEARCE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 21st OF JULY 1828 IN THE 39th YEAR OF HER AGE "Adieu to Cares, Afflictions and to all [ ], This World's no more to me tho' 'tis to you, Now ? be [ ] make ready and prepare, Tho' now in Life, in Death you'l surely share" ALSO OF SARAH PEARCE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE JOHN & ANN MARIA PEARCE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 4th OF JANUARY 1837 AGED 76 YEARS 85. Headstone and Body Stone IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF GEORGE PEARCE AND DAUGHTER OF GEORGE & ELIZABETH GATES WHO DIED THE 29th OF SEPTEMBER 1828 IN THE FIFTY FIRST YEAR OF HER AGE "A Friend, a Wife and Mother all combined, [ ] well be said by those she left behind, She from her tender care is now released, And may her o[ ] all once more her meet, In Heaven to praise [ ] God and Him to greet" LEFT ISSUE 5 SONS AND 5 DAUGHTERS ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED GEORGE PEARCE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 13th DAY OF DECEMBER 1845 AGED 69 YEARS "Say ye to the Righteous that it shall be well with him, Woe unto the Wicked ! It shall be ill with him" 86. Headstone, broken in half, (leaning against Yew tree) IN MEMORY OF CAROLINE THE WIFE OF GEORGE PEARCE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 20th DAY OF MARCH 185[7] AGED 64 [YEARS] ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE PEARCE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 5th DAY OF APRIL 1863 AGED 60 YEARS 87. Modern "Book" Tablet and Curbs IN IN LOVING MEMORY LOVING MEMORY OF OF JAMES SALMON EMILY SA[LM]ON WHO DIED WHO DIED 26th JULY 1915 5th AUG 1950 AGED 60 YEARS AGED 89 YEARS "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" N. Curb IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES SALMON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 26th 1915 AGED 60 YEARS "We have got another Home" James Salmon Agricultural Labourer of 2 Star Elm Cottages, (1881 Census), General Labourer, (1911 Census) 88. Modern Granite Headstone and Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALBERT SAUNDERS WHO DIED SEPT. 2nd 1915 AGED 63 ALSO ELIZABETH SARAH HIS WIFE WHO DIED FEB. 12th 1937 AGED 80 89. Headstone ROBERT SCOTT HERE LYETH YE BODY OF ROBT. SCOTT OF YS PARISH YEOMAN AND MARY HIS WIFE AND 6 CHILDREN HE DEPARTED YS LIFE YE 24th OF DECEMBER [16]77 AGED 70 YEARS AND SHE DEPARTED [YS] LIFE YE 24th OF [ ]MBER 1681 AGED 47 YEARS Robert Scott,Yeoman Farmer, his Noncupative, (verbal) Will is dated 20th December 1677. To wife Mary £200. To children, Mary, Margaret, Robert, William and Anne, and child his wife is now carrying, £100 each [ ? ] Residue, (after £200 for wife) shared among children. House to remain to daughter Mary, over and above her share of estate, for ever. If she dies without lawful heirs, son Robert to have house. He has appointed Fredinand Booth, Clerk, (Vicar) and Robert Gibbons, Yeoman of Hoo, Overseers. Signed: Ferdinand Booth and Robert Gibbons 90. Headstone, (badly flaked) [SACRED] TO [THE MEMORY OF] WILLIA[M] [SKILTON] WHO DEP[ARTED THIS LIFE] ON THE 29th DAY [OF AUGUST 1857] IN THE 51st YEAR [OF HIS AGE] "Dear Wife and Child[ren] [ ] For unto you this [ ] The Debt is paid [ ] Prepare yourselves [ ]" ALSO ARTHUR [SON OF THE ABOVE ?] WHO DEPA[RTED THIS LIFE] ON THE 25th DAY OF [DECEMBER 1857] AGED 9 [MONTHS] "Adieu sweet babe [ ] Just looked about [ ] Thy Angles (sic) Face we [ ] But soon we were [ ] Sleep on loving babe [ ] God takes them all [ ] ALSO SARAH ANN [WIFE OF THE ABOVE ?] WHO DEPA[RTED THIS LIFE] ON THE 30th DAY [OF SEPTEMBER 1868] [AGED 58 YEARS] William and Edward Skilton were Bakers, (1851 Census and 1865 Post Office Directory) 91. Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF EDWARD SKILTON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 10th OF SEPTEMBER 1868 AGED 29 YEARS 92. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM SKINNER WHO DIED NOVEMBER 26th 1901 AGED 74 YEARS ALSO BETSY ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUGUST 28th 1893 AGED 55 YEARS "Safe Home at last" William Skinner was an Agricultural Labourer in 1881 (Census) 93. Headstone IN MEMORY OF ANN WIFE OF WILLIAM TOSSELL WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 14th ? OF SEPTEMBER 1823 AGED 45 YEARS "Long here I laboured[ ] [ ] I had [ ] health But now the Lord hath set me free [ ] and from [ ] Within the Arms of Righteousness By Faith her Soul shall rest" ALSO OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM TOSSELL WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 28th OF MARCH 1842 AGED 63 YEARS TOWN see PEAK 94. Double Headstone HERE LIETH THE BODY OF JOHN VAIN OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE [5th] DAY OF OCTOBER 1811 AGED 7[ ] YEARS | HERE LIETH THE BODY OF ANN VAIN WIFE OF JOHN VAIN OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 29th OF DEC 18[04] AGED 62 ? YEARS | John the Elder of Hoo, Yeoman Farmer. Will dated 2nd August 1811. To grandson John Gardner, a silver watch. To Timothy Eldridge, a clock. To daughter Sarah wife of William Gardner, household furniture and goods. To Sarah Myers £20. To son James Vain releases him from £400 he owes testator. To Sarah Gardner as above for £200. Son John Vain has had at various times £2,000; if John pays Sarah Gardner the £200 by 5 yearly instalments, father releases him from debt of £2,000. If he fails to pay the £200 to Sarah Gardner, then he will be answerable for amount above £400, this then divided equally between John Vain, James Vain and Sarah Gardner. To son James all the residue, who is also Executor. Witnesses: George Pearce of Hoo, Thomas Morson, Attorney at Law, Chatham 95. Headstone, broken, (leaning against Yew) JAMES VAIN IN MEMORY OF JAMES VAIN WHO DIED THE [ ] OF FEBRUARY 1828 AGED [5]7 YEARS [Eroded verses] James Vain, Yeoman Farmer. Will dated 1st January 1823. Freehold and leasehold estate, and personal estate to wife Charlotte, who is Executor. Witnesses: Elizabeth Pearce, George Pearce and Thomas Morson, Attorney of Chatham 96. Modern Curbs North Side GLADYS THE DEARLY BELOVED DAUGHTER OF FREDERICK & OLIVE CAROLINE WEBB WHO PASSED AWAY 5th DECEMBER 1925 AGED 33 YEARS South Side MY DEAR HUSBAND FREDERICK WEBB WHO PASSED AWAY 30th MARCH 1933 AGED 74 YEARS 97. Pedestals, Broken Cross, Curbs, South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE INFANT SON OF Mr & Mrs W. L. WYLLIE BORN AND DIED AUGUST THE 6th 1891 East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE INFANT SON OF Mr & Mrs W. L. WYLLIE DIED JULY 17th 1893 AGED 6 DAYS North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF DOUGLAS WYLLIE DIED JULY 9th 1894 AGED 6 DAYS The father of the children buried at Hoo was William Lionel Wyllie, R.A.,(1851-1931), a prolific marine painter and etcher, who lived at Hoo Lodge from 1885 to 1906. He kept a sailing barge at Hoo, and made many paintings and etchings of the Thames and Medway. Born in London, he was a student at the Royal Academy Schools, where he was taught by Landseer, Millais and Leighton. When he was only 18 he won the Turner Gold Medal for his painting, "Dawn after Storm". In 1906 he moved to Portsmouth. A founder member of the Society for Nautical Research, he was a leading advocate for the restoration of H.M.S. Victory. His 42 foot wide panorama, "The Battle of Trafalgar" is in the Royal Navy Museum at Portsmouth. END OF SECTION C Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Section D - Hoo St Werburgh Church recorded by D. E. Williams Hoo St Werburgh M.I.s & other information with Index of names Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011 Section D is the area west of the church, bounded on the west by the footpath which leads to the south west corner. 98. Very Small Stone IN LOVING MEMORY OF PHILLIS ANN ASHENDEN (NEE TYRRELL) BORN 28th APRIL 1886 CALLED HOME 16th NOVEMBER 1940 "At Rest" 99. Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF GEORGE THE BELOVED SON OF JOHN & HARRIET BARBER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 1st 1887 AGED 25 YEARS "Go home my friends and shed [no tears ?], We must be here with Christ [ ], Short was my life, long is my rest, Christ took me when he thought [it best]" ALSO HARRIET WIFE OF JOHN BARBER WHO DIED JANUARY 14th 1899 AGED 70 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN BARBER WHO DIED DECEMBER 22nd 1899 AGED 75 YEARS "Now the labourer's task is o'er, Now the battle day is past, Now [ ], Lands [ ] John Barber, of Barber's Cottages, was a Market Gardener, (1891 Census) 100. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER AND FATHER SARAH ANN BARTY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 18th 1916 AGED 87 YEARS "The Lord is good to all who seek him" ALSO JOHN HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 27th 1888 AGED 68 YEARS "Seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you" ALSO FOUR CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE [FANNY] BARTY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN. 18th 1848 AGED 23 YEARS "Asleep" 101. Headstone, (Leaning close to Ground) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARTHA BLACKMAN WHO DIED DECEMBER 5th 1869 AGED 53 YEARS "Gone but not Forgotten" ALSO WILLIAM BLACKMAN HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 4th 1895 AGED 81 YEARS [ ] William Blackman was Landlord of the Five Bells, and a Market Gardener, (1855 Post Office Directory, 1882 Kelly's) 102. "Boulders", Anchor, Cross Gone IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS BELOVED SON OF RICHARD & NAOMI BRAMBLE WHO DIED SEP. 14th 1894 AGED 24 YEARS 103. Headstone Fragment, (Lying under Yew) IN MEMORY OF Mr ROBERT CHAPMAN OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED [THIS LIFE] THE [ ] OF JULY 1768 AGED [ ] [ YEARS] ALSO Mrs JANE C[HAPMAN] [WIFE] OF THE ABOVE WHO D[EPARTED THIS LIFE THE 3rd ] OF SEPTEMBER [1791] [AGED] [ ] [YEARS] 104. Headstone JAMES CHAPMAN To the right is the broken bottom of another headstone, part of which seems to fit the broken stone of his parents under the nearby Yew tree IN MEMORY OF JAMES CHAPMAN OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] OF FEBRUARY 1789 AGED [ ] [YEARS] "Here lies Sleeping in the Dust, Till the Resurrection of the Just, [ ] Saviour ? Christ does live," [ Five more eroded lines] 105. Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE CHAPMAN WHO DIED NOVEMBER [ ] 1878 AGED 77 YEARS [Eroded Verses] ALSO SUSANNA CHAPMAN WHO DIED AUGT.[ ] [1882] [AGED 78 YEARS George Chapman was a Farmer of 31 acres, employing two men,(1871 Census) 106. Curbs South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES CHESTERTON DIED AUGUST 30th 1888 AGED 42 YEARS North Side ALSO OF SARAH ANN CHESTERTON DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1934 AGED 82 YEARS Charles Chesterton was a Prison Warder in Clerkenwell, in 1881, his wife was born in Hoo. ( Census) 107. Granite Headstone IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF JOYCE EILEEN CLEGG DEARLY LOVED WIFE AND MOTHER FELL ASLEEP 31st MARCH 1978 AGED 58 YEARS TREASURED MEMORIES OF DOUGLAS LOUIS CLEGG WHO ENTERED INTO REST 8th JULY 1991 AGED 70 "To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die" COLE see HEDGCOCK 108. Pedestals and Cross [IN LOVING] REMEMBRANCE OF MAY DUFFILL COMPORT BELOVED INFANT CHILD OF JOHN HUGGENS AND CAROLINE COMPORT OF WHITEHALL IN THIS PARISH WHO DIED MAY [ ] 1875 AGED 7 WEEKS John Huggens Comport was a Farmer of 300 acres at White Hall (1881 Census) 109. "Book" Type and Curbs IN EVER LOVING ALSO OF MEMORY OF ESTHER THOMAS COOMBER KING M.S.M. WHO WHO ENTERED INTO REST DIED 17th MARCH 1971 MAY 14th 1912 AGED 78 YEARS AGED 47 YEARS "Resting in A DEAR WIFE God's care" ALSO AND LOVING MOTHER FLORENCE "Forever with BLANCHE KING the Lord" PASSED AWAY 24th MARCH 1976 AGED 89 YEARS Esther Coomber was the wife of Albert, a Clay Digger of Cypress Cottage, (1901 Census)Florence King was her daughter 110. Headstone, (Under Yew) IN MEMORY OF JEFFERY CORK OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE [ ] OF MARCH 1773 AGED [ ] YEARS "Long have I [ ], [ ], For in my Life no [ ] had, Pain did my Health destroy, But now the Lord [ ], That Grief and Care oppressed, Within the Realms of [ ], By Faith my Soul shall [ ]" ALSO MARY GOLDSMITH DIED NOV. 1786 AGED 45 ? YEARS 111. Headstone, (Under Yew) IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM CORK OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 6th OF JANUARY 1779 AGED 36 YEARS ANN FULLAGER DIED THE 11th OF AUGUST 1773 AGED 4 YEARS JOHN CORK SON OF WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH CORK DIED THE 11th OF NOVEMBER 1784 AGED 8 YEARS ROBERT CORK DIED THE 2nd OF JULY 1797 AGED 20 YEARS "Why do we mourn departed Friends, Or shake at Death's Alarms, 'Tis but the Voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his Arms" 112. Headstone, (Under Yew) IN MEMORY OF JEFFERY CORK OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 23rd MARCH 1807 AGED 32 YEARS "Prepare to meet thy God" 113. Headstone, (Under Yew) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM JAMES MACK[Y] CUNNINGHAM M.D. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 20th MARCH 1874 AGED 73 YEARS "Enter thou into the Joy of the Lord, The Pains of Death are past, Labour and Sorrow cease, And Life's long warfare closed at last, His Soul now rests in Peace" ALSO HARRIETT RELICT OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MAY 22ND 1877 AGED 72 YEARS "Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord" ALSO ELEANOR HARRIETT HUGGINS DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE, WIFE OF THE LATE [SAMU]EL DAVYS STUART CUNNINGHAM, J.P. OF CARRICKFERGUS, IRELAND WHO DIED MARCH 28th 1913 AGED 67 YEARS William Cunningham was a Surgeon in Hoo in 1865, (Post Office Directory) CUNNINGHAM see HUGGINS 114. Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF EDWARD DAY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 21st OF NOVEMBER 1835 AGED 2 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH DAY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 20th OF FEBRUARY 1839 AGED 19 YEARS ALSO Mr WILLIAM DAY FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 12th OF NOVEMBER 1846 AGED 56 YEARS DAY see LUCY 115. Headstone SIMON GANT IN MEMORY OF Mr SIMON GANT DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL THE [ ] 1786 AGED 43 YEARS (In Register as KEMP) GOLDSMITH see CORK 116. Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF SARAH ANN GREEN WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1859 AGED 29 YEARS "Afflictions sore long time I bore, Physicians were in vain, Till God did please to give me ease, And free me from my pain" 117. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE HAMMOND WHO DIED 21st JULY 1900 AGED 72 YEARS ALSO OF MARY MARTHA THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 15th FEBRUARY 1909 AGED 74 YEARS "Thy Will be Done" 118. Detached Pedestal SARAH LUCY HARRYMAN DIED JANY. 29Th 1887 AGED [4 MONTHS] "Suffer Little Children to come unto me for such is the Kingdom of Heaven" 119. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN HEDGCOCK DIED OCTOBER 8th 1866 AGED 64 YEARS ALSO SARAH HEDGCOCK WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED JUNE 7th 1895 AGED 89 YEARS ALSO SARAH ELIZABETH HEDGCOCK DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED JULY 24th 1864 AGED 38 YEARS "Peaceful be thy silent slumbers, Peaceful in thy grave so low, Thou wilt no more join our numbers, Thou no more our conflicts know, Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled, And in Heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tears are shed" ALSO THE FOLLOWING GRAND CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE WALTER JOHN COLE DIED SEPT. 17th 1864 AGED 7 DAYS HENRY PERCY COLE DIED DECR. 11th 1878 AGED 4 YEARS , 8 MONTHS FREDERICK STEWART COLE DIED DECR. 8Th 1879 AGED 1 YEAR "Gone but not Forgotten" John Hedgcock, of Hoo Common, was a Farmer and Grazier, (1855 and 1865 Post Office Directory, 1861 Census) 120. Headstone [ ] EDWARD HOGBEN DIED SEPT. 15th 1889 AGED 65 YEARS ALSO ELIZA WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED AUG. 20th 1917 AGED 82 YEARS Edward Hogben was an Agricultural Labourer at Norwood Corner Houses, Al;hallows in 1881,(Census) 121. Headstone, (Very Eroded) MARY HOLT HERE LYETH YE BODY OF MARY YE WIFE OF [J]OHN HO[LT] [ ] [ ] 2 [ ] -------------Ground Level------------ WHO DIED MARCH YE 3rd 1712 AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS 122. Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM HOWLAND OF WHITE HALL, HOO WHO DIED MAY 19th 1894 AGED 65 YEARS "Blessed are the Pure in Heart for they Shall see God" "Her Toils are past, her Work is done, And she is Fully Blessed, She fought the Good Fight, the Victory Won, And entered into Rest" ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM HOWLAND WHO DIED JULY 3rd 1910 AGED 84 YEARS "His End was Peace" 123. Headstone, (Under Yew) HUGGINS FAMILY AND CUNNINGHAM TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN HUGGINS OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE 17th OF JULY 1772 AGED 57 YEARS "Here lies the comfort of my life, The best of husband to a wife, [ ] father to his children dear, [ ] lies buried here" NEAR THIS PLACE LIE THE BODIES OF ELIZABETH HUGGINS AND MARY POCOCK John Huggins was a Yeoman Farmer. His Will is dated 11th July 1772. His house , farmlands in Chart Sutton in the occupation of William Long, to wife Margaret Huggins for life. After her death to son John Huggins and Peter Penn of Rochester, Blacksmith, upon trust. Rents and profits to support and educate his four younger children, William, Esther, Samuel and Peter until they attain age of 21. After his wife's death and when youngest child reaches 21,trustees to convey property to sons, John, Thomas, Samuel and Peter. If any died before 21, their share divided among survivors. To wife Margaret six of his best milch cows of her choice. To son James one shilling His ready money, securities, chattles and personal estate, (except the six milch cows to wife Margaret), trustees to put proceeds in Public Funds, interest from this to support and educate four youngest children until they are 21. Wife Margaret, John Huggins and Peter Penn, Executors. Witnesses: Thomas French, George Gates and Richard Plan 124. Headstone, (Under Yew) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF PETER SON OF PETER & CECELIA HUGGINS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 16th DAY OF JANUARY 1811 AGED 3 YEARS ALSO OF SAMUEL SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 18th DAY OF JUNE 1829 AGED 23 YEARS ALSO OF PETER FOURTH SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 25th DAY OF DECEMBER 1846 AGED 21 YEARS " All Flesh shall perish together and Man shall turn again unto Dust" Peter Huggins was a Farmer of Ashcol Farm. His Will is dated 6th January 1841 To wife Cecelia, all his property,upon condition. Daughters, Harriet Cunningham, wife of William Cunningham, Surgeon of Hoo, Maria, Margaret, Cecelia and Naomi. With son Henry (when he comes of age), together with wife, joint Executors. If wife re-marries she can no longer be an executor, she can take her clothes but no other property. If she continues his widow, with chastity, she can control all his property jointly with children, subject to their maintenance while they remain unmarried. To all his children, in trust for son Peter, property in Hoo occupied by William Quaife, for his life. If he dies unmarried or without lawful issue, the property divided equally between his siblings. If Peter marries and leaves children, then property to child/children. After his wife Cecelia dies, his freehold estate in Hoo, house and 29 ½ acres of land known as Ashcol, now occupied by himself; and live and dead stock, plus household goods to be sold. Proceeds to be divided equally among his surviving children. Son Peter's share to be invested for his benefit for life; if he has any children, then after his death to them. If he dies unmarried his share divided among his siblings. Executor allowed to rent out Ashcol for terms not exceeding seven years. Wife to receive £40 per annum from rents of Ashcol if let. Remainder of rent shared by children, except Peter. If any or all his executors "dislike my will" they are to be disinherited! Witnesses: William Hosmer, Jnr., Leonard Miskin, Snr., (mark of) and Abigail Mary Smith 125. Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF Mr PETER HUGGINS OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 6th DAY OF OCTOBER 1843 AGED 73 YEARS LEAVING A WIFE, TWO SONS AND FIVE DAUGHTERS "The Dead shall hear the Voice of the Son of God and they that hear shall live" ALSO CECELIA RELICT OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 10th OF NOVEMBER 1878 IN HER 97th YEAR 126. Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARIA HUGGINS SECOND DAUGHTER OF PETER & CECELIA HUGGINS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 20th DAY OF APRIL 1848 AGED 37 YEARS ALSO OF NAOMI HUGGINS FIFTH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 6th DAY OF OCTOBER 1848 AGED 26 YEARS "Thy Will be Done" CECELIA HUGGINS WHO DIED SEPT. 21st 1863 "Seek Eternal Rest" ALSO MARGARET HUGGINS DIED OCTOBER 29th 1886 127. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY HUGGINS OF GRAVESEND AND A NATIVE OF THIS PARISH BORN AUGUST 6th 1822 DIED OCTOBER 24th 1906 "Peace, Perfect Peace" ALSO OF LOUISA RELICT OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH 25th ? 190[9] AGED [7]8 YEARS "Her Children Arise up and call her Blessed" [ ] HUGGINS see CUNNINGHAM KING see COOMBER 128. Headstone, Plain Slab and Footstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES LUCY JUNR. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th JANUARY 1839 AGED 39 YEARS ALSO SARAH RELICT OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 26th NOV. 1873 IN HER 71st YEAR ESTHER WIFE OF JAMES LUCY SENR. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 19th JULY 1821 AGED 55 YEARS ALSO OF THE ABOVE JAMES LUCY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 6th MAY 1842 AGED 82 YEARS ESTHER DAY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND DIED 29th MAY 1851 AGED 48 YEARS ESTHER DAUGHTER OF JAMES AND SARAH LUCY DIED 5th [AUG]UST 1826 AGED 1 YEAR, 5 MONTHS WILLIAM ALFRED SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1837 AGED 7 WEEKS CAROLINE HIS SISTER DIED 2nd FEBRUARY 1840 AGED 6 YEARS AMELIA HER SISTER DIED 3rd FEBRY. 1840 AGED 8 YEARS LIKEWISE EMMA DAUGHTER OF GEORGE & ELIZABETH LUCY DIED 4th JULY 1853 AGED 3 MONTHS James Lucy, Senior was a Carpenter, his Will is dated 29th October 1839. By a marriage bond, on his marriage with Susanna Gilbert, widow, dated 6th July 1832, in the sum of £500, bound to John Turner as Trustee of Susanna Gilbert, to Susanna an annuity of £20 for life; and exclusive use of two rooms on west side of his house in Hoo, sitting room on ground floor and bedroom on upper floor, also use of household furniture and goods, rent free, in lieu of any future claims on any other real estate. To wife Susanna, George Butcher of Hoo, Publican and William Barton of Hoo, Grocer, upon trust, all other freehold and leasehold property, household goods, money, stock in trade; to sell, except that already given to Susanna. Proceeds to be invested in Public Funds. Wife to have interest and dividends for life. After her death, furniture, etc. to be sold. Half of the interest to be used for education and maintenance of the five children of his late son, James. They are, James Frederick, George, Amelia Smith, Caroline and William Smith, until youngest is 21 years of age. Other half of interest to daughter, Esther, wife of Philmer Day, for life. If Esther dies before his wife, then her money to her children for their education and maintenance, until youngest is 21 years of age. James Lucy signs will with his mark. Witnesses: James Pearce, Solicitor, Chatham and Frederick Pearce, Gentleman, Chatham Estate under £100 129. Coped Stone on Stone Base SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF Mr GEORGE LUCY MANY YEARS OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] DAY OF JANUARY 1867 AGED [37] YEARS ALSO OF MARY LUCY THE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE [ ] DAY OF MAY ? 18[62] ? [AGED 31 YEARS] ? 130. Fallen Headstone IN MEMORY OF MARIA WIFE OF THOMAS MILNER JUNR. WHO DIED JANUARY [ ] [1868] IN THE 33rd YEAR [OF HER AGE] "Watch therefore for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come" ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS MILNER WHO DIED 4th APRIL 1888 IN THE 53rd YEAR OF HIS AGE "Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord" ALSO ALICE HIS DAUGHTER WHO DIED 20th MAY 1886 AGED 10 YEARS "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven" Thomas Milner, Senior, of The Pottery, 1841 and Star Elms, 1851, was an Agricultural Labourer, (Census) 131. Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF WILLIAM SON OF THOMAS & SARAH ANN MILNER OF THIS PARISH DIED JUNE 14th 1891 AGED [31] YEARS [ ] ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS MILNER DIED MARCH 15th 1871 AGED 60 YEARS ALSO SARAH ANN BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS MILNER DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1899 AGED 83 YEARS "At Rest with Jesus" Thomas Milner, Junior, Of Walnut Tree House, was Town Carter and Market Gardener, (1881 Census) 132. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs, (Detached Pedestals on Grave) East Side IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIE THE BELOVED SON OF JOHN & ELIZA MILNER WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MAY 12th 1901 AGED 25 YEARS "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" ALSO THE ABOVE ELIZA MILNER WHO DIED MAY 15th 1924 IN HER 74th YEAR R.I.P. North Side ALSO JOHN GEORGE MILNER WHO DIED 24th FEBRUARY 1926 IN HIS 80th YEAR South Side ALSO OF THEIR SON FRANK WHO DIED 23rd OCTOBER 1916 AGED 33 YEARS John Milner of Four Elms Hill, Frindsbury was a Job Master, (Horse and Carriage Hire), (1901 Census) Frank Milner was a Skilled Labourer, Chatham Dockyard, (1911 Census) 133. Detached Pedestal IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDITH MAUD (MILNER) DIED MAY 25th 1868 AGED 11 MONTHS ALSO CONSTANCE HATTIE (MILNER) DIED APRIL 28th 1890 AGED 3 YEARS & 8 MONTHS 134. Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN MISKIN WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1845 AGED 34 YEARS "This languishing head is at rest, It's thinking and aching is o're (sic)" This quiet immovable breast, Is heaved by affliction no more" 135. Granite Headstone and Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH MOOR WHO FELL ASLEEP 18th JANUARY 1933 AGED 72 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP 4th APRIL 1920 AGED 58 YEARS "At Rest" Joseph Moor was an Agricultural Labourer at Cockham Farm, (1901 Census) POCOCK see HUGGINS 136. Headstone IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF Mr STEPHEN SMITH WHO DIED 27th MARCH 1847 AGED 61 SHE WAS AN INDULGENT WIFE AND AN AFFECTIONATE MOTHER "Farewell vain world, I've seen enough of thee, And now am careless what thou say'st of me, Thy smiles I court not, nor thy frowns I fear, My race is run, my head lies quiet here, What faults you saw in me take care to shun, Look well at home, enough there's to be done" 137. Grey Granite Coped North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS TIPPING WHO DIED DEC. 31st 1881 IN HIS 76th YEAR ELIZABETH ANN TIPPING DIED AUGUST 10th 1929 AGED 88 YEARS South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY COOPER RELICT OF THOMAS TIPPING WHO DIED DECEMBER 25th 1884 AGED 77 YEARS WILLIAM GEORGE TIPPING DIED MAY 5th 1929 AGED 92 YEARS Thomas Tipping was a retired Farmer, living in Rochester, (1881 Census) William George Tipping was a retired Grocer living in Lambeth with sister Elizabeth, (1901 and 1911 Census) 138. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE TURNER WHO DIED APRIL 20th 1909 AGED 72 YEARS "Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away" ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7th 1924 AGED 86 YEARS "Just as I am without one plea, But that thy Blood was shed for me, And that thou did bidd'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come" George Turner of Cypress Cottage was a Bricklayer, (1865 Post Office Directory and 1881 Census) TYRELL see ASHENDEN 139. Large Paved Plot, Two Horizontal Crosses IN EVER LOVING IN LOVING MEMORY OF MEMORY OF ROBERT ALLEN JESSIE THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF SARAH ANN VIDGEON ROBERT ALLEN & SARAH ANN WHO DIED NOVEMBER 2[ ] 1905 VIDGEON AGED 69 YEARS WHO DIED JUNE 12th 1901 "Thy Will be Done" AGED 15 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die" SARAH ANN VIDGEON WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1927 AGED 82 YEARS Robert Allen Vidgeon was a Dairy Farmer of White House Farm, (1901 Census) 140. "Book" Type Tablet and Curbs IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE ELIZA ANN WAGHORN WHO DIED JULY 12th 1943 AGED 54 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" 141. Large Paved Plot, Pedestals, Cross Gone [ ] MARGERY DORIS THE BELOVED TWIN CHILD OF ERNEST & HENRIETTA WEBB WHO DIED AUGUST 2nd 1899 AGED 2 YEARS & 2 MONTHS ALSO JESSIE MILDRED CHILD OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JANUARY 16th 1901 AGED 5 MONTHS "Thy Will, not ours be Done" ALSO RICHARD ALLEN WEBB ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JULY 21st 1913 AGED 11 YEARS "The Lord hath need of Him" Ernest Webb was a Butcher of Hoo High Street, (1901 Census and 1909 Kelly's Directory) 142. Headstone and Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FATHER RICHARD WEBB DIED MAY 23rd 1900 AGED 57 YEARS "Sweet the sleep he so Much needed, Free from Suffering, Care and Pain, Looking on his face, so peaceful, Could we wish him back again" Richard Webb was a Beer Retailer of the Victory Tavern, (1891 Census) END OF SECTION D Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Section E - Hoo St Werburgh Church recorded by D. E. Williams Hoo St Werburgh M.I.s & other information with Index of names Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011 Section E is west of the above footpath, bounded by the north and west boundaries of the churchyard. 143. Headstone IN MEMORY OF EDWARD HENRY BISHOP SON OF EDWARD AND MARY ANN BISHOP BORN 11th APRIL 1844 DIED 17th AUGUST 1865 ALSO JOHN FREDERICK BISHOP BORN 26th APRIL 1849 DIED 29th FEBRUARY 1850 Edward Bishop, Senior, was a Grocer and Draper; and Post Master at Hoo, (1855 and 1865 Post Office Directory and 1861 Census). 144. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD BISHOP BORN 13th JULY 1814 DIED 4th JULY 1893 ALSO MARY ANN BISHOP WIDOW OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AT LEE NOV. 28th 19[02] IN HER 91st YEAR "Her End was Peace" Edward Bishop, Junior was a Shop Man in Paul Goldston's Grocer's shop in Star Hill, Rochester, Goldston also had a shop in Hoo. 145. Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF BARRINGTON BUGGINS LATE OF THE CITY OF [OX]FORD WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 25th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1846 AGED [59] YEARS "Watch therefore [for ye know not] Neither the [day nor the hour the] [Son of Man cometh"] Barrington Buggins was Landlord of the Five Bells. He had only been in Hoo a short time, and was formerly Landlord of the Crown Inn, Oxford, to c. 1845. His Will is dated 17th March 1840. To wife, Mary all her wearing apparel and household goods. His freehold and personal estate to wife Mary, friend Richard King of St. Aldate, Oxford, Gentleman and William Cowley, of the Corn Market, Oxford, Warehouseman, upon trust; to sell when they think fit. Money to be invested in Public Funds, interest to wife for her life. She to maintain and educate children during their minorities. After her death, funds in trust, for children, Martha, Emma and Jane and any other living at time of his death, equally; detailed conditions follow. Wife Mary, Richard King and William Cowley joint Executors; wife Guardian of children; if she dies during their minority, King and Cowley to be Guardians. Witnesses: M. Walsh and J. S. Joy 146. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE CACKETT WHO DIED JULY 30th 1916 AGED 70 YEARS FOR 47 YEARS A SERVANT TO THE S.E. & C.R. COMPANY ALSO CHARLOTTE CACKETT DIED MARCH 10th 1926 AGED 92 YEARS George Cackett was Gate Man on the Hundred of Hoo Railway, at Creek Cottage, Stoke in 1901, (Census) COMPORT see EVERIST 147. Pedestal Monument, Surmounted by an Urn - The Largest Monument in the Churchyard EVERIST FAMILY ET AL Two Massive Ledgers on East Side ENTRANCE TO THE FAMILY VAULT OF RICHARD EVERIST 1830 North Side SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF Mr RICHARD EVERIST OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 27th OF JANUARY 18[31] AGED 74 YEARS [LEAVING A]WIDOW, SON AND [ ] DAUGHTERS TO LAMENT HIS LOSS [ ] [ ] Mrs ELIZABETH EVERIST WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 9th OF NOVEMBER 18[3]7 AGED [65] YEARS [ ] [ ] [ ] GRACE WIFE OF THE LAST NAMED RICHARD EVERIST DIED MARCH [ ] 1864 AGED 80 YEARS JAMES EVERIST LATE OF FRINDSBURY DIED [JANUARY] [ ] 1878 [AGED 78 YEARS] ELIZABETH HIS WIFE [DIED DECEMBER [ ] ] 1885 [AGED 80 YEARS] South Side SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF Mr PHILLIP TOMLIN OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 20th OF SEPTEMBER 1834 AGED 54 YEARS ALSO Mrs SARAH TOMLIN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 26th OF OCTOBER 1849 AGED 60 YEARS ALSO JOHN SANDS LATE OF FRINDSBURY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 28th OF JUNE 1849 AGED 37 YEARS ALSO MARY ANN SANDS WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 3rd OF MAY 1855 AGED 50 YEARS FRANCES MOTHER OF THE ABOVE JOHN SANDS DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1865 AGED 77 YEARS HAROLD JAMES MISKIN THE 3rd SON OF WILLIAM LOVE MISKIN DIED NOV. 15th 1913 AGED [34] YEARS WALTER MISKIN SON OF WILLIAM MISKIN AND SARAH MISKIN DIED [FEB.] 5th 1933 AGED 80 KATE MISKIN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WALTER MISKIN DIED [AUG.] [ ] 1935 AGED 75 YEARS East Side SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARY ANN THE WIFE OF Mr HENRY EVERIST OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 4th OF MAY 1836 AGED 45 YEARS [ALSO] WILLIAM THE SON OF SARAH ANN & HENRY EVERIST DIED JANUARY 28th 1844 AGED 20 DAYS ALSO THOMAS COMPORT DIED 13th JULY 1844 AGED 55 YEARS ALSO OF JANE DAUGHTER OF SARAH ANN & HENRY EVERIST DIED AUGUST [ ] 1846 AGED SIX MONTHS ALSO GEORGE SON OF SARAH ANN & HENRY EVERIST DIED OCTOBER [ ] 1846 AGED FIVE YEARS ALSO GEORGE SON OF SARAH ANN & HENRY EVERIST DIED AUGUST 20th ? 1850 AGED SIX MONTHS [ALSO] ANN DAUGHTER OF SARAH ANN & HENRY EVERIST WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1852 AGED 16 MONTHS [ ] [ ] 1854 CATHERINE ONLY DAUGHTER OF SARAH ANN & HENRY EVERIST DIED [ SEPT. [ ] 1857 AGED 23 YEARS] SARAH ANN [WIFE OF] HENRY EVERIST [DIED] NOVEMBER [ ] [1861 AGED 46 YEARS] [ ] HENRY EVERIST OF TEMPLE, STROOD [DIED JANUARY [ ] ] 1871 AGED 76 LEAVING [ ] SONS AND [ ] DAUGHTERS MARY ANN WIFE OF THOMAS COMPORT DIED ON MAY 28th 1876 AGED 72 JAMES COMPORT SON OF THE ABOVE DIED ON MARCH 6th ? 1877 AGED 45 West Side SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF BETSY FANNY MISKIN DIED FEB. 17th 1844 AGED 67 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM MISKIN HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] OF OCTOBER 1850 AGED 81 YEARS MARY ANN DAUGHTER OF RICHARD AND ELIZA MISKIN WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] OF AUGUST 1847 AGED 10 MONTHS ALSO SARAH MATILDA WIFE OF WILLIAM MISKIN OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 27th OF JANUARY 1863 AGED 38 YEARS ALSO GRACE [ ] DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM AND SARAH MATILDA MISKIN WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 9th 1875 AGED 44 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM 2nd SON OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM & BETSY FANNY MISKIN WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL [ ] 188[2] AGED 70 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM LOVE ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM & SARAH MATILDA MISKIN DIED OCTOBER 20th 1894 AGED 45 ? YEARS RICHARD MISKIN ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM & BETSY MISKIN BORN 19th JULY 1803 DIED 15th DECEMBER 1899 AGED 94 SYDNEY WALTER ONLY SON OF WALTER AND KATE MISKIN BORN [ ] JANUARY1892 DIED [ ] MAY 1908 Richard Everist, the Elder, was a Yeoman Farmer, and, judging from his tomb, very prosperous! His Will, which is dated 24th November 1825, is very long and mostly taken up with Trust conditions. Household goods to wife Elizabeth. She, along with sons Richard, of Allhallows, and Henry; and Edward Wickham, Gentleman of Chatham, Executors and Trustees. To them, upon trust, residue of personal estate, until all his children are 21 years of age. Executors to carry on farming business. From the profits, £100 annuity to his wife for life. Annuities of £50 to children until they are 21. Surplus of personal estate invested in Public Funds. Wife can remain in his house, with garden, coal shed, wood house and hen house, rent free, as long as she remains his widow. She to have interest and dividends from Funds for life. Several freehold farms were settled on wife at marriage for the purpose of carrying on the farming business. Witnesses: John Groves, Hoo, Elias Brooker, Hoo and Richard White, Hoo Estate under £6,000 Elizabeth Everist, widow of Richard. Will dated 27th September 1832. To grandson Henry Gooding Everist, son of Henry Everist, Farmer, 19 guineas, to be spent for his benefit by his father. To sons, Henry, James of Stoke, Farmer and Edward, all freehold and leasehold estate, money, securities, household goods, etc. upon trust, to sell freehold and leasehold property; proceeds invested, in trust in Public Funds or mortgages, etc .Interest to her ten children, Ann, Henry, Joseph, Elizabeth Gooding, James, Mary Ann, Edward, Matilda, Eliza and George, equally, for life. If any die, their share to their husband or wife, if any, for life. Then to their children, if any. Detailed conditions follow. One tenth of the money for Robert Richards Everist son of her daughter, Matilda, born before wedlock; after Matilda's death to her husband, Robert Richards for life, the principal divided equally among their lawful issue. Sons, Henry, James and Edward, joint Executors and Trustees. Witnesses: Joseph Hopkins, Chatham, James Pearce, Solicitor, Chatham and Frederick Pearce, his Clerk Richard Miskin was a Farmer and Blacksmith of Stoke, employing 10, on 110 acres. (1851 Census) William Miskin, of Belluncle Farm, was a Farmer of 1,479 acres, employing 40, (1865 Post Office Directory and 1871 Census) William Love Miskin of Newlands House, St. Mary was a Farmer, (1891 Census) Walter Miskin was a Farmer at Belluncle farm, (1901 Census), and Whitehall Farm, (Kelly's Directory 1909) John Sands the Younger, Yeoman Farmer of Quarry Farm, Frindsbury. Will dated 28th March 1849 Wife Mary Ann Executor. Real estate and all household goods, stock, crops, money, securities and personal estate to wife Mary Ann for ever. Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Solicitor, Strood and Frederick Thomas Attwood, Clerk to Mr Gibbs Probate Valuation, 2nd January 1850 Household goods and Furniture £38 7s 0d Plate, Linen, Clothes £3 19s 3d Books 10s Live and Dead Stock £49 15s 0d Total £92 11s 0d 148. Curbs IN MEMORY OF WALTER THE BELOVED SON OF HENRY AND JANE FRANKS WHO DIED JULY 19th 1919 AGED 29 YEARS (one line) Walter Franks was the son of Henry, a Clay Digger and Agricultural Labourer, of Baker's Terrace. Walter had no occupation in 1911, (Census) 149. Wooden Cross, Small Plaque FOR A SOUL KNOWN TO GOD HOLLY I don't know the full circumstances and context of this find, but from my limited Archaeological experience, the post mortem decapitation of bodies is more suggestive of a pagan Romano-British context. See Archaeologia Cantiana for 1962, for a similar find at Cuxton. 150. Curbs North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND EDMUND JOHN KNOW WHO DIED OCTOBER 27th 1916 AGED 66 YEARS (one line) South Side ALSO OF MARY ANN KNOW HIS WIFE WHO DIED AUGUST 31st 1937 AGED 81 YEARS Edmund Know was a General and Agricultural Labourer, (1901 and 1911 Census) MISKIN see EVERIST 151. Small Flat Tablet IN LOVING MEMORY OF PERCY JAMES HUSBAND OF WINIFRED HILDA PEARMAN ENTERED INTO REST 3rd JAN. 1970 AGED 75 YEARS WINIFRED HILDA WIFE OF ABOVE 1921 – 1992 Granite Pedestals, Cross, Curbs TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALEC ONLY SON OF EDWIN & RHODA RIXON OF TUNBRIDGE HILL, HOO FELL ASLEEP DECEMBER 20th 1918 AGED 21 YEARS "Jesu Lover of my Soul" SANDS see EVERIST 152. C.W.G.C Headstone A. H. SEDEN STOKER 2nd CLASS RNK/17921 H.M.S. PEMBROKE 15th JUNE 1918 AGED 18 TOMLIN see EVERIST 153. Headstone, Lying on Side, Against N. Wall SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF SYLVIANA MARIA FOR FORTY SIX YEARS THE AFFECTIONATE AND BELOVED WIFE OF THE REVEREND DANIEL FRANCIS WARNER THE VICAR OF THIS PARISH WAS BORN AUGUST 28th 1791 AND DIED SEPTEMBER 4th 1864 SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THE ABOVE DANIEL FRANCIS WARNER FOR THIRTY FOUR YEARS THE VICAR OF THIS PARISH BORN ON JUNE 9th 1795 DIED ON NOVEMBER 17th 1870 [Eroded Verses] END OF SECTION E Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Section F - Hoo St Werburgh Church recorded by D. E. Williams Hoo St Werburgh M.I.s & other information with Index of names Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011 Section F is a modern extension, (1920's), north of the east–west footpath, and east of the library building This Section is a modern extension, I have only transcribed the pre-1930 Graves 154. Curbs JANE THE DEVOTED WIFE OF CHARLES BANKS WHO DIED 21st OCTOBER 1925 AGED 77 YEARS 155. Curbs and Vaulted Stone EDITH EMILY THE DEARLY LOVED ONLY CHILD OF MOSES AND ELLEN BARTON WHO FELL ASLEEP 19th APRIL 1921 IN HER 18th YEAR ALSO MY BELOVED WIFE ELLEN BARTON WHO DIED 3rd NOVEMBER 1929 AGED 55 YEARS Moses Barton , may be the Police Constable at Wren's Cross in Maidstone in 1901 ?, (Census) 156. Curbs IN MEMORY OF CHARLES BROOKS WHO DIED 9th FEBRUARY 1925 AGED 63 Charles Brooks, of 4 Acorn Terrace, ? Sea Wall Labourer in 1901, (Census) 157. Low Headstone and Curbs IN LOVE AND REMEMBRANCE OF WILLIAM THOMAS CRUTTENDEN WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1925 AGED 59 YEARS ALSO KATE CRUTTENDEN WHO DIED MARCH 22nd 1943 AGED 66 YEARS William Cruttenden of Baker's Terrace, Agricultural and Clay Labourer, (1901 and 1911 Census) 158. Red Granite Pedestals, Cross and Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN DARKINS WHO ENTERED INTO REST APRIL 15th 1925 AGED 67 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN DARKINS WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 17th 1933 AGED 83 YEARS R.I.P. John Darkins of Church Road, Clay Digger and Agricultural Labourer, (1901 and 1911 Census) 159. Curbs South Side SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM CHARLES DUNSTER AT REST JUNE 4th 1925 AGED 61 YEARS North Side ALSO EMMA ANN DUNSTER HIS BELOVED WIFE AT REST JUNE 6th ? 1944 AGED 77 YEARS William Dunster of Church Street, Superintendent Life Assurance in Tonbridge in 1911 ?, (Census) 160. Pedestal and Angel MY DEAR WIFE AGNES MARY FORD FELL ASLEEP 1st DEC. 1929 AGED 24 YEARS "Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away" 161. Low Granite Headstone and Curbs TO THE SACRED MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED PARENTS SARAH ANN GARDNER PASSED SEPT. 19th 1929 AGED 74 YEARS EDWARD GEORGE GARDNER PASSED JUNE 13th 1932 AGED 81 YEARS Edward Gardner an Agricultural Labourer, (1911 Census) 162. Low Headstone and Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER JAMES KING WHO FELL ASLEEP 23rd MAY 1927 AGED 61 YEARS AND ANNIE ELIZA KING REUNITED 21st DECEMBER 1949 AGED 85 YEARS "At Rest" James King, Agricultural Labourer of Parker's Corner, Allhallows in 1901; Oil Tanks Labourer in 1911, (Census) 163. Curbs IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES KING DIED JANUARY 22nd 1928 AGED 36 YEARS James King, Junior, Agricultural Labourer, (1911 Census) 164. Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE EDWARD MOOR WHO ENTERED INTO REST 26th MARCH 1922 AGED 26 YEARS (one line) George Moor, Farm Worker of Cockham Farm, (1911 Census) 165. Fallen Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF CECIL WILLIAM MOOR DIED JULY 14th 1928 AGED 29 YEARS 166. Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE PERCY DIED APRIL 27th 1925 AGED 52 YEARS George Percy, possibly the Wood Cutter of Boxley and Agricultural Labourer of Hollingbourne ?(1901 and 1911 Census) 167. Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANE BELOVED WIFE OF CHARLES ROBERTS WHO DIED SEPT. 7th 1927 AGED 74 YEARS (one line) 168. Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS STEPHEN SAUNDERS BORN AUGT. 4Th 1854 FELL ASLEEP MAY 17th 1928 (one line) Thomas Saunders of Black House, High Street, Agricultural Labourer and Gardener, (1901 and 1911 census) 169. Headstone and Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY ROSA WRIGHT PASSED AWAY 14th DEC. 1929 AGED 72 YEARS ALSO JOHN HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE PASSED AWAY 7th JULY 1934 AGED 74 YEARS "Lives Well Spent" END OF SECTION F Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Section G - Hoo St Werburgh Church recorded by D. E. Williams Hoo St Werburgh M.I.s & other information with Index of names Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011 Section G interior of Church 170. Brass Plaque Set in Floor, Brass of 15 Children, Man and 4 Wives - Missing From John Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses, 1769. (Not Seen) OF YO CHARITIE PRAY FOR THE SOULE OF WM. ALTON AND GELYONE HIS WIFE AND ALL HIS WIFES SOULE, HIS CHILDREN'S SOULES AND ALL CHRISTYN SOULL JHU HAVE MCI 171. Brass Plaque, East Wall, North Aisle IN MEMORY OF THOMAS AVELING OF ROCHESTER ELDEST SON OF THOMAS AND ANN AVELING OF WHITTLESEA IN THE COUNTY OF CAMBRIDGE A MEMBER OF THE INST. CIVIL ENGINEERS, CHEVALIER OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR,FRANCE AND KNIGHT OF THE ORDER OF FRANCIS JOSEPH, AUSTRIA. DIED MARCH 7th 1882 AGED 57 YEARS AVELING see D'URBAN 172. Brass, Full Length Priest, Head Missing, as is most of Inscription (From Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses) [ ] SUM ET IN CARNE MEA VDIBO DEUM SALVATOREM MEUM HIC JACET DOMINUS RICHARDUS BAYLEY QUONDAM VICARIUS ISTIUS ECCLESIE QUI OBIIT DECIMO DIE MENSIS JULII ANNO DNI MILLMO CCCC DUODECIMO CUJUS ANIMA PPICIETUS 173. Brass Nave Floor? From Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses,(Not Seen) PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF JOHN BEDYLL THE WYCH DESECID THE VII DAY OF JUN IN THE YERE OF OUR LORD MCCCCC ON WHOSE SOUL GODE HAYFE MERCY AMEN John Bedyll, the Elder, seems to be a Yeoman Farmer. His Will is dated 3rd March 1498. "Sick in Body", he wishes to be buried in the church, "in the aisle before the Crucifix next to the stone of Richard Charlys". "For breaking the ground, 6s 8d". To the Altar Lights "for my tithings negligently forgotten, 6s 8d"; to the Cross Light, 10d; to the Trinity Light, 12d; to our Lady Light, 12d; to St. Nicholas Light, 4d; to St. Warburgh Light, 12d. To "an honest priest to sing for my soul, my wife's soul, my fader's soul and my moder's soul and other christyn souls, 33s 3d" . To each of his God children living, 4d. For the poor 20s distributed in bread at Lent. A stone to be laid on his grave. Land in Wellingcroft, 10 acres in Brakefield, Lidwell Hamm Marsh to be sold to pay debts and his bequests. To son, Stephen Bedyll property in St. Mary's, which he can sell at discretion of Executors. To son John Bedyll, house that he lives in, "on the same side that John Joye dwelleth", forever, he keeping it in good repair, also 7 acres of land at . . . . ? To daughter Alice Bedyll at 20 years of age, at discretion of Executors To Margaret Bedyll daughter of son John, at 20 years of age, 26s 8d. William Halman and John Palmer, son of Giles Palmer, to have house for three lives in Upstreet, with lands and marshes. They to ensure yearly Obit (for his soul) is performed in Church with dirges and mass. Three bushels of wheat and ?bushel of malt to be made into bread and ale for the said dirge. If there are no heirs to above, property to be sold and 8 score sheep to be delivered to Church. Churchwardens to arrange yearly Obit in time of Lent with mass and dirge, said or sung. Quarter of wheat and quart of malt to be made into bread and ale distributed in the church. Property in Allhallows to be sold for best price. From this William Halman to have 5 marks, Giles Palmer, 5 marks; remainder paid to Executors. House in Pylstreet sold , money to Executors to be disposed of for "the health of his soul". Executors to lay 150 halles ? of gravel in Upstreet, where most needed. Wife Joan to have all movables beholding to her, to sell ?, to the value of 20 marks. Executors, Wife Joan, William Halman and Giles Palmer Residue of goods to be disposed of by Executors for the "health of my soul". John Joye to be Supervisor of the will. Names on Probate Note, in addition to Executors and Supervisor; Harmon Charlys, Stephen Rolf and Robert Fuller 174. Cross from Grave in France, North Wall, North Aisle A.I.F. 5559 PTE. L.C. BLACKMAN 18th BN. K.I.A. 7 7 18 175. Very Small Plaque, South Wall, South Aisle IN MEMORY OF WALTER ST. JOHN BRICE AND MARY WITHECOMBE BRICE OF HOO LODGE, HOO ST. WERBURGH THIS SCREEN WAS GRATEFULLY ERECTED BY THEIR FAMILY – 1970 176. Brass on Chancel Floor, Half Length of Priest HIC JACET DNS JOHNES BROWN QUONDA VICARI ISTE ECCLIE CUJUS AIE PPICIETUR DS AME 177. Plaque, North Wall, Chancel IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF HOWARD CAIRNS A SERVER AT THIS ALTAR AND A SWEET SINGER WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN ACTION WHILE SERVING ON H.M.S. FIREDRAKE IN THE ATLANTIC ON 17th DEC. 1942 AGED 21 YEARS "They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old" 178. Two Brass Figures, Chancel Floor HIC JACET STEPHANUS CHARLIS ET RICARDUS CHARLIS QUI OBIIT XXVIII DIE MENS JUNII ANNO DNI MILLMO CCCCXLVI QUOR AIABUS PPICITEUR DEUS AMEN 179. Brasses, Full Length Armoured Knight and Wife, South Aisle HIC JACET THOS. COBHAM ARMIGER QUI OBIIT VIII DIE MENSIS JUNII ANNO DNI MILLMO CCCCLXV ET MATILDA UXOR EJUS QUORUM AIABUS PPICIETYR DEUS AME 180. Classical Marble Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THOMAS COMPORT ESQ. OF WHITEHALL IN THIS PARISH WHOSE REMAINS ARE DEPOSITED IN THE FAMILY VAULT AT COOLING OCIIT 23rd OCTOBER 1843 AETAT 76 YEARS DEDICATED BY HIS AFFECTIONATE WIDOW ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF Mr GEORGE COMPORT THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE THOMAS COMPORT LIKE WISE BURIED IN THE FAMILY VAULT AT COOLING IN THIS COUNTY OBIIT 17th JANUARY 1844 AETAT 51 YEARS ALSO IN SACRED MEMORY OF MARY WIDOW OF THE ABOVE THOMAS COMPORT ESQRE. WHOSE REMAINS ARE INTERRED IN THE FAMILY VAULT AT COOLING, KENT OBIIT JULY 26th 1871 AETAT 78 YEARS 181. Stone Plaque, South Wall of Chancel IN MEMORY OF THOMAS LINTON DANN 1901 – 1962 CHURCHWARDEN OF THIS PARISH THE SANCTUARY LAMP WAS GIVEN IN HIS MEMORY 182. Brass Plaque, South Wall, South Aisle TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN JAMES DARKINS MASTER OF S/V GLENAVON WHO WAS WRECKED AND LOST WITH HIS SHIP ON THE GOODWIN SANDS DURING AN HEAVY GALE ON THE NIGHT OF 1st - 2nd NOVEMBER 1919 AGED 38 YEARS "Grant Him O Lord, Eternal Rest" 183. Brass Plaque, West Wall, North Aisle IN MEMORY OF ANN WHO WAS FIRST THE WIFE OF THOMAS AVELING OF THE COUNTY OF CAMBRIDGE ESQUIRE BY WHOM SHE HAD THREE SONS, THOMAS, ROBERT AND JAMES SECONDLY THE WIFE OF THE REV, JOHN D'URBAN B.A. 20 YEARS CURATE IN CHARGE OF THIS PARISH SHE WAS BORN DECEMBER 9th 1800 AND DIED SEPTEM. 2Nd 1873 184. Classical Tablet, Draped Urn, South Wall, West End, North Aisle IN A VAULT UNDER THIS CHURCH ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF ERNEST ELDEST CHILD OF HENRY TAYLOR JONES, ESQUIRE AND CAROLINE MUNSTER HIS WIFE OF CHATHAM AND OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE 22nd OF DECEMBER 1844 AGED 15 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS JONES see WULFF 185. Classical Marble Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF LIEUT. CHARLES JORDAN R.N. WHO AFTER HAVING SIGNALIZED HIMSELF BY HIS GALLANT CONDUCT IN THE WEST INDIES WAS UNHAPPILY SHIPWRECKED IN THE NORTH SEA IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 1779 AETAT 22 THIS TABLET IS ERECTED TO HIS MEMORY BY HIS MOST AFFECTIONATE BROTHER RICHARD JORDAN A.M. VICAR OF THIS PARISH 186. Classical Marble Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle TO THE MEMORY OF THE REV. RICHARD JORDAN M.A. VICAR OF MOUNTFIELD IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX CHAPLAIN TO THE MOST NOBLE MARQUIS OF CAMDEN SENIOR MINOR CANON OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ROCHESTER AND THIRTYFOUR YEARS VICAR OF THIS PARISH HE DIED AT ROCHESTER THE 21st AUGUST 1835 AND WAS BURIED IN THE VAULT OF HIS FATHER IN THE PARISH CHURCH OF MAIDSTONE IN THE 77th YEAR OF HIS AGE Rev. Richard Jordan of Rochester. Will dated 17th March 1830. To daughter Margaret Carter, widow of Rev. Wilfred Carter, D.D., late of Mountfield, Sussex, sole Executor. His Wife to have furniture and plate, except large silver bowl, with inscription, stating that it was given to his late brother, Charles Jordan, when a Midshipman in the Royal Navy, in testament of his gallant conduct on 14th October 1777, by the inhabitants of Montego Bay, Jamaica. This bowl to his daughter, Margaret. To his wife, £100. Daughter Margaret to have his diamond ring, given him by John Pelly Atkins Esq. of London, on his marriage with Jordan's niece. Also to Margaret, his gold watch, with gold chain and seals, formerly belonging to his late brother, the Rev. Thomas Jordan. Monies to be invested in Public Funds, this and other investment interest to wife for life. After her death to daughter Margaret. Witnesses: E. Twopenny of Rochester, Solicitor and J.F. Hookham, Clerk to Messrs. Twopenny & Essell, Rochester 187. Tomb Chest set in East Wall, North Aisle, Ogee Canopy and Pinnacles EDWARD LAKE OF ABBOTTS' COURT IN THIS PARISH YOUNGEST SON OF WILLIAM LAKE OF WOODSTREET IN THE PARISH OF BAPCHILD IN THIS COUNTY DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 19th OF APRIL1846 AGED 34 YEARS LEAVING A WIDOW AND FIVE CHILDREN HIS REMAINS REST IN BAPCHILD CHURCH NEAR THOSE OF HIS FATHER AND MOTHER "Jesus said, "What I do thou knowest not now but thou shalt know hereafter"" ALSO EDWARD ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE BORN 2nd AUGUST 1838 DIED IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND 25th FEBRUARY 1908 Edward Lake, of Abbotts' court, Farmer. Will dated 5th July 1841 Most of this will consists of Trust conditions. To wife Mary Anne, Furniture and Household goods and £300. To children at 21, £1,000. To wife and brothers, George, Charles and Henry, all property and effects, upon trust. His share in Farming Business in Grain, he shares with brother John, to be sold, John having first option. Residue to children. Wife Executor. Witnesses: William Brooks, Bailiff to Mr Lake and Thomas Aveling, Hoo 188. Ledger, Floor of South Aisle ANN LINDRIDGE SPINSTER DIED 10th JUNE 1821 AGED 43 YEARS 189. Brass Plaque North Wall, North Aisle IN LOVING MEMORY OF OSCAR STEPHEN LINGHAM 7th BATTALION ROYAL FUSILIERS KILLED IN ACTION AT CAMBRAI FRANCE MARCH 25th 1918 "Grant Him O Lord, Eternal Rest" 190. Brass Plaque, North Wall of Chancel TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT MARLEY, PRIEST L.TH. DURHAM VICAR OF THIS PARISH 1900 – 1910 WHO ENTERED INTO REST MAY 6th 1918 AGED 73 YEARS 191. Ledger, Floor of South Aisle HERE LYETH THE BODY OF JOSEPH MILLER NOW AT REST WHOSE SOUL WITH CHRIST WE HOPE IS BLEST LONG AFTER HIM WEE SHALL NOT STAY LET US PREPARE AGAINST THAT DAY HE LIETH HERE UNDER THIS HEAP OF DUST WAITING THE RESURECTION OF THE JUST HE WAS THE SONN OF JOSEPH & HANNAH MILLER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 10th OF JANUARY 1678 AGED 7 YEARS Joseph Miller, Yeoman Farmer. Will dated 8th June 1694. To daughter Elizphalett Rivers the wife of Jonathan Rivers of Chatham, Carpenter; his farmhouse where he now lives, and barns, stables, orchards, etc. Upon condition that his wife Hannah remains in possession until the next Lady Day after his death. After that his wife, servants and workmen to have liberty to fell and cut 80 trees on the land before Lady Day, next; and to sell the wood to pay any of his debts. If Jonathan Rivers pays Hannah £60 in lieu of the trees, Hannah will accept. Farm house and land in occupation of William Woodland and 2 properties and land in occupation of James Waters and [Widow] Holt in Allhallows to daughter Margaret Miller. If she has no issue, the same 3 properties and land to his wife Hannah after death of Margaret, for life. After Hannah's death, property in occupation of Widow Holt in Allhallows to Elizabeth Baker, daughter of John Baker, late of Stoke, Husbandman. After death of wife Hannah 2 properties in occupation of James Waters and William Woodland in Allhallows and Hoo to his right heirs, provided Hannah receives rents until daughter Margaret is 18 years old. Property and land in occupation of Marndy? Whiffen, and land now sown with wheat lying in or near Mr Faunce's land in occupation of Widow Taylor, now in his own possession, in Hoo, to Hannah for life. After her death to daughter Margaret. Marsh land called Oakham Ness in Hoo, of about 110 acres, in his possession to wife Hannah to sell and dispose of. Jonathan Rivers to pay the poor of Hoo out of estate left to Hannah, 20s a year for 4 years after his death. To cousin William Starr 20s. All residue to Hannah, she sole Executor. Witnesses: Samuel Holwill, Mark of Richard Perrin and John Holwill 192. Brass Plaque, North Wall of Chancel IN LOVING MEMORY OF WALTER MISKIN CHURCHWARDEN FOR 27 YEARS AND BENEFACTOR OF THIS PARISH BORN 19th JULY 1852 DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1933 TO PERPETUATE HIS MEMORY HIS MANY FRIENDS ERECTED THIS TABLET AND INSTALLED ELECTRIC LIGHTS IN THE CHURCH 193. Brass Plaque, South Wall, South Aisle THE WINDOW ABOVE THIS TABLET IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM HENRY NICHOLSON WHO DIED 15th JUNE 1880 AGED 81 YEARS 194. Stone Tablet, West Wall of Porch IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF RICHARD PHILPOTT 18 XI 1879 24 II 1961 SAILORMAN ON THE THAMES AND MEDWAY FOR HALF A CENTURY THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY THE THAMES SAILING CLUB WHOM HE SERVED FOR FOURTEEN YEARS AS MASTER OF THE S/B ARROW 195. Brass in Chancel, From Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses (Not Seen) HERE LYETH BURIED THE BODY OF DOROTHY PLUMLEY THE WIFE OF JOHN PLUMLEY SHE DIED ANO. DNI. 1615 DONE BY JAMES PLUMLEY HER SONNE Dorothy Plumley, Widow of Hoo. Will dated 11th January 1614/15. "Sicke and weake in bodie", she wishes "my bodie to be buryed in the chancel of the parish church". To the poor of Hoo 20s to be distributed on day of her burial. To four men who carry her body to the church [ ]. To sister Elizabeth Yonge, Widow, 10s; to Ann Barber "my [ ]", 40s; to Thomas Barber her Godson, son of John Barber, 20s at 24 years; to daughter in law Elizabeth [ ] 40s, to daughter in law Joan Barber wife of Ezekiell Barber and to Hellin Hurlstone wife of Marke Hurls[tone] each 40s. To William Plumley her son in law a featherbed, feather bolster of the middle sort, two [ ] sheets, a hempen table cloth, two pewter platters, two pewter dishes, brass candlestick, brass pot of the middle sort, also [ ] pounds. To Elizabeth Plumley and Ann Plumley daughters of John Plumley, my brother in law [ ]s each; to John Plumley her bedstead and furniture in the chamber [ ], two of best feather beds, [ ] of her best bolster, four best feather pillows, [ ] of best blankets, a coverlet, four best chests, twelve pairs of good sheets, two table clothes, four best pillow beares, dozen best table napkins, [ ] towels. To John Plumley her son, table standing in the [ ] chamber , [ ] cupboard in same chamber, little cupboard, , dozen best pewter platters, dozen best pewter dishes, two pewter candlesticks, [ ] candlesticks of best sort, dozen [ ] dishes, two brass kettles of best sort, ten of best truggs, one of best [pots?] "I use to put milk in", one best spittle, one best dripping pan. To Sarah Plumley the [ ] of John Plumley, son in law, £20, , [ ] good sheets and two table clothes at 21 years. To daughter in law, wife of son John Plumley, a silver bowl, silver [ ], one dozen [silver?] spoons. To son John Plumley, one silver spoon which was given at his christening [ ]. James Plumley, Executor, Mr John Reader and John Rowle, Overseers, to them , 40s for their pains. To Anne Plumley, d[aughter in law] wife of John Plumley, [property?] purchased of John Gipson [ ? ] "and being at the church [ ? ] of St. Warburgh aforesaid" To son John, all lands and tenements [ ? ]; if John dies with no heirs, then to daughter, Anne. Dorothy Plumley is indebted to Augustine Morland, Gent. in the sum of £400, mortgage on land and tenement to Morland. Son John is indebted to her in sum of £133, seems he is to pay off £133 of the £400. From her woodland, timber to the value of £100 towards discharge of the £400. Rents of land and property to son John until he is 21, to pay towards the £400. Son John £50 at 21 years, from rents of her land ? Lands and tenements willed to him at 21 years. Witnesses: Mark of John Mole, Mark of Henry Beale and John Rowle John Plumley of Hoo, Gentleman. Will dated 6th December 1656. £200 Marriage bond to be paid to wife, Jane out of estate. Such of his household goods as wife desires to value of £200; and silver beaker which was her father's, a silver wine cup, plus residue, except things in possession of Executors of will of Anne Plumley, his late sister. These to be sold at best value, after £200 is paid to wife, surplus, after paying legatees of Anne Plumley's will, to his three daughters, Elizabeth, Mary and Jane Plumley at 21 years. In meantime interest to fund their education. To poor of Hoo 40s paid on either, Feast of St. John Baptist or St. John the Divine, which occurs first after his death. To cousin Jane Edwards and Joan Neade 20 s each. To Mark Edwards and Elizabeth the daughter of Joan Neade 10 s each at 21 years. Wife Jane and John Plaistow of Rochester, Gentleman, his wife's nephew, Executors. Wife to have according to marriage agreement £40 annuity out of real estate. If she accepts house he now lives in, in Coy? Street in Hoo and three pieces of land "below the highway and against the Town House", in lieu of £15 of the above £40, then she to have house for life. Also to her property and land in Goodnestone and Wingham in occupation of Mr Edward Boyse and William Powes, she to keep properties in good repair. After wife's death the above properties to his daughter Elizabeth Plumley for ever. Also to daughter Elizabeth property and land in Huck? Street, Hoo, lately bought from William Lewen, and following land, for ever: 2 acres adjoining latter lately purchased from William Cobham, Gent. 6 acres, formerly two pieces, adjoining above. 3 acres adjoining above, called Peanes? Meade. 2 acres called Brinsted Downe Meade lying by gate "going to the other Bottom Lands of 1½ acres of meadow lying at lower end of last 2 pieces. 1½ acres at the bottom of Brinsted Downe Mead , bounded on the west by Sir Edward Hales land. 3 ½ acres near a lane called Duovie ? Lane on the north and land of Sir Edward Hales on the south. 5 acres of land called Milstead late bought from William Cobham. Further land near a stable called Parsonage Stable in Church Street. To daughter Mary, Mansion House and land where he now lives, on both sides of the highway, in all 20 acres, after death of wife, forever. Also 3½ acres on north of highway leading to Stoke; 2 acres in the Common Field, late that of Mr Francis Merritt; and 4 acres called Conduit Head; and 3 acres, in two pieces, in a Common Field called Middle Collopes; and 6 acres called Upper Collopes adjoining highway above Clay Hill leading to Hoo Pitt Ponds; and 3 acres in one field with last mentioned 6 acres. 3 acres called Little Collopes, part of that bought from William Cobham; 2 acres in the Common Field "against Betters", 1 acre of which bought from William Cobham, the other 1 acre from Peter Pilcher. More land adjoining his house bought from Peter Pilcher; half a property in Hoo Street near the Bridge, bought from Peter Pilcher; house in Wystreet in Hoo bought from William Cobham, of 2½ acres of meadow;10 acres in three pieces called Ropers; 1 acre near Peckham [ ], "being now in exchange with John Kent for an acre of his" in the Common Field; ½ acre in Hickfield Haw bought from William Cobham, all to daughter Mary, for ever. To daughter Jane property and land called Great Farm in St. Mary's, and land in St. Mary's, High Halstow and Stoke, in occupation of Widow Fletcher; property called Little Farm and lands in St. Mary's in occupation of Thomas Horstead, for ever. Witnesses: Lew. Howard, Clerk and the mark of William Wood of Hoo 196. Brasses in Chancel, Man and Wife, Three Sons and Four Daughters HERE LIETH BURIED THE BODY OF Mr JAMES PLUMLEY WHO LIVED IN THE PARSNIG OF THIS PARISH (HE LIVED A CHRISTIAN LIFE AND WAS CHARITABLE TO THE POOR AND BELOVED BY ALL) HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 26th OF AUGUST 1640 AS ALSO ANNA HIS LOVING WIFE BY WHOM HE HAD ISSUE SEVEN CHILDREN, THREE SONS, JAMES, WILLIAM AND JOHN AND FOUR DAUGHTERS, SARAH, MARY, ANNA, ELIZABETH SHE INTENDETH AT THE TIME OF HER SUMMONS, HERE TO LYE 197. Classical Tablet, South Wall, South Aisle SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THE REVEREND THOMAS THOMPSON B.D. RECTOR OF STAPLEHURST AND VICAR OF THIS PARISH HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 28th OF MARCH 1786 AGED 54 YEARS HIS JACET IN EXPECTATIONE DIEI SUPREMI QUALIS ERAT DIES ISTE INDICABIT Rev. Thomas Thompson of College Yard, Rochester. Will dated 6th December 1783 To brother Rev. John Thompson of Kimbolton, Huntingdon, all his printed books. Household goods, furniture, manuscript books and papers to, kinswoman Elizabeth Fletcher wife of Rev. Richard Fletcher of Rochester, and "faithful" housekeeper Eleanor Rippon. Residue to brothers and sisters Robert Thompson of Beverley, John Thompson, Ann wife of John Richards of H.M. Fort at Upnor, Elizabeth Thompson of Kimbolton, Spinster, Mary wife of ______ Rice of Petty France, Westminster, Musician, John Fletcher son of the above Richard, and to Eleanor Rippon; also property in Yorkshire and elsewhere in England, equally divided. Elizabeth Fletcher and "good friend" Edward Randall of St. Margaret's, Rochester, Schoolmaster, Executors. Witnesses: Maria Liege, John Evans and Leonard Lester. 198. Stone Tablet, South Wall of Chancel IN MEMORY OF BOB TRICE 1914 – 1992 CHURCHWARDEN AND SERVER OF THIS PARISH 199. Stone Tablet, North Wall of Chancel IN LOVING MEMORY OF DONALD LESLIE VIDGEON WHO FOR MANY YEARS WAS SIDESMAN AND CHANGE RINGER OF THIS CHURCH DIED OCTOBER 8th 1944 AGED 32 YEARS 200. Stone Tablet, East Wall of Porch THIS PORCH WAS RESTORED IN MEMORY OF LEONARD JOHN WALTERS VICAR OF THIS PARISH 1910 – 1951 201. Classical Marble Tablet, With Armorial Crest, (by Geere of Rochester), South Wall, South Aisle SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF DANIEL FRANCIS WARNER B.D. VICAR OF THIS PARISH FOR THIRTY FOUR YEARS INSTITUTED 6th JANUARY 1836 DIED 17th NOVEMBER 1870 AGED 75 YEARS 202. Brass Plaque, South Wall of Chancel TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WHITE WHO DIED AT ROCHESTER MAY 2nd 1885 THIS CHANCEL WAS DECORATED BY HIS AFFECTIONATE WIFE ELIZABETH 203. Classical Tablet, With Armorial Crest, South Wall, West End of North Aisle IN THE SAME VAULT WITH THOSE OF HIS GRANDSON ERNEST JONES ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL GEORGE WULFF COLONEL COMMANDANT ROYAL ARTILLERY WHO DIED AT CHATHAM ON THE 16th DAY OF AUGUST 1846 IN THE 83rd YEAR OF HIS AGE END OF INTERIOR Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | War Memorial - Hoo St Werburgh Church recorded by D. E. Williams Hoo St Werburgh M.I.s & other information with Index of names Back to St Werburgh, Hoo Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of St Werburgh Church, Hoo - recorded by D. E. Williams August 2011 War Memorial 204. North Wall, North Aisle TO THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918 W. BARNARD L.C. BLACKMAN H.T. BRAMBLE A.S. COOMBE F.W. CORBY W.J. FROMON G.A. HUBBLE W.W. HUTCHINGS E.G. KADWILL W.A. KADWILL | O.S. LINGHAM F.H. MILNER A. MOODY J.A. MOUNT E.A. POYNTER W.T. SCOTCHMAN A.H. SEDEN A.G.C. SIMPER O.V. SKINNER A. THOMAS | "MAY THEY REST IN PEACE" 1939 – 1945 A.G.C. BLACK F. BEECHING A. BURGES C. CLEGG G. COX B. FORD T.H. PADMORE C.E. RAGGETT J. RUSSELL E.A. WRIGHT | J.E. BARNES R.A.J. BURDEN H. CAIRNS E. COPELAND F.G. CULLEN A. GOODSELL W.J. PEEK J. READ G. 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