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Monumental Inscriptions with concise wills of St George's Parish Church, Gravesend

Transcribed by John Thorpe, 1725 and T.C. Colyer-Fergusson, 1913. Compiled, with corrections and the wills transcribed by D. E. Williams, 2023.

Transcribed by John Thorpe, 1725 and T.C. Colyer-Fergusson, 1913. Compiled, with corrections and the wills transcribed by D. E. Williams, 2023.

The churchyard is rather depressing, bordered on the south, by a modern, municipally conceived, shopping centre and car park, so there is no sense of connection with the town, this was further added to again by another large fire in the 19th century. A small number of decaying headstone have been set against the west wall and some are still fixed to the west wall of the church. The chest tombs recorded by Colyer-Fergusson seem to have been destroyed c. 1958 and in in that iconoclastic decade of the 1960's, when so many churchyards were desecrated for the sake of easier grass cutting and before such monuments were listed and protected by law. Gillingham parish church suffered badly during this time, with over 600 monuments destroyed !

Many of those buried here lived in Milton, just to the east of Gravesend and now wholly contiguous with the town. I do not know why they were buried in Gravesend and not Milton, probably family connections. In contrast to St. George, the parish churchyard of Milton has remained intact, full of headstones and many chest tombs.

D. E. Williams,
Borstal,

7th July 2024

INTERIOR INSCRIPTIONS RECORDED BY JOHN THORPE 1725

Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

WILLIAM ANTROBUS

who departed this Life the 11th day of March 1666*

being Aged 61 Years

Here lyeth also the Body of

ANN the Daughter of EDWARD BOULTON

Wife to the above named

WILLIAM ANTROBUS

who departed this Life the 17th of October 1672

being Aged 55 Years

* 1667 in the Modern Calender

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 25th February 1666 (1667)

William Antrobus, Gentleman of Milton next Gravesend, Jurat of the Corporation of Gravesend.

As is usual at this period he starts with a pious religious preamble

He is sick and weak in body.

To his wife Anne, for her lifetime, his house he now lives in, with buildings, yards and gardens, situated in Milton High Street, which he purchased from Mary Davies ?, of Milton , widow.

After his wife's death, then to his nephew William Symons, an infant, under the age of 21, for ever. In case he dies before Anne Antrobus or before he is 21 or dies leaving no issue, then to testator's own right heirs, for ever.

To his mother Alice Hunt, widow, £5

To his sister Mary Antrobus, £5

To his brother John, 5 shillings. If his brother John becomes his heir after the early death of William Symons, he to pay William Hunt, his nephew, son of Roger Hunt, his brother, £20.

If his brother does take possession of the house, if William Symons dies without issue, he to pay Henry Symons, son of his brother in law. William Symons, £20.

To the poor of Gravesend and Milton, 20 shillings to each parish, to be laid out in bread.

To his servant Hanna Beaden ?, 40 shillings.

To his servant Elizabeth Knowles, 10 shillings, to be given her out of the shop goods, as she shall want.

His household goods, wares, commodities and personal estate, to his wife Anne, she is his executor.

He earnestly desires his very loving friend John Butte, Citizen and Grocer of London and his brother Leonard Bower, to be Overseers of his will and to assist his wife and William Symons. He gives them 20 shillings each.

Witnesses: John Lucas, Rector of Milton William Lister ( ? ) Henry Lease

Proved 28th March 1667

Concise Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will Dated 11th October 1672

Ann Antrobus of Milton, Widow.

She is sick and weak in body.

A short religious preamble.

To her kinsman Henry Symons, son of her cousin William Symons and Judith, his wife, £100 at £10 per annum, starting when he is 21.

To her cousin Samuel Bolton, son of her cousin the late Samuel Bolton, 6 Turkey work chairs and a great Turkey leather chair.

To Elizabeth Bolton, daughter of Samuel Bolton, her best silk gown and petticoat and best whiske, (this is a tippet, a fabric covering for the shoulders, fastened at the neck, seen in many 17th century Dutch portraits, also features in male costume).

To Ann Bolton, sister of the above, her black silk gown and petticoat and one of her best whiskes.

To Luce Bolton, sister of the above, a silver cup.

To Mary Bolton, daughter of her brother Edward Bolton, now living, her best serge gown and petticoat with gold and silver lace, a cloth petticoat with gold and silver lace, some of her best dressing whiskes and other linen, as Elizabeth Bolton shall think fit.

To Hanna Kitchin, wife of William Kitchin of Milton, a black serge gown and every day apparel.

Residue of goods and chattels to William Symons, Junior, who lives with her.

Witnesses: William Lister Henry Pease

A note in Latin dated 13th February 1672 (1673 in the modern calender).

This is not the probate note, as usual. William Lyster or Lister, Vicar of Gravesend, Surrogate for the Archdeacon of Rochester, has been contacted by William Symons, acting as executor.

There does not seem to be an official copy of this will, so details of the probate grant are lost.

Black and White Marble Monument on South Wall of Nave ?, with Effigies of Bere and his Wife, 5 Sons and 5 Daughters and Arms, which includes a Bear Rampant

Thorpe says the inscription is in two compartments, in the first one only JAMES BEERE was visible. The other compartment contains verses, which highlight his prominence Sir Martin Frobisher's navigator on his voyages of exploration. During Frobisher's voyages to the Artic in 1576, 1577 and 1578, Bere commanded the Michiaell and the Anne Francis.

“After much wery sayling, worthie BERE

Arryved this quiet port, and harbers here,

As skilfully in honestie he brought,

His humaine vessel home , as he was thought,

Equall with any that by card or star,

Took out and brought again his barke from farr,

So let him rest in quiet till he hear,

The trumpet sound, when all must rise with Bere,

And for his fame and honest memorie,

This is his frail and breef eternity”

Ledger ?, North Aisle

ANN BODELYE

Wife of THOMAS BODELYE

buried the 4th September 1581

BOLTON see ANTROBUS

FEWTRELL see HOLKER

Black Marble Ledger, with Arms

Here lyeth interred the Body of

LAWRENCE HOLKER, Gent

who departed this Life

the 16th day of October 1708

in the 78th Year of his Age

And also his Daughter SUSANNAH

who died in October 1679 Aged 3 Years & 3 Months

And also his Son LAWRENCE

who died the 28th day of December 1704

Aged 39 Years

Also the Body of SUSANNA FEWTRELL

his Grand Daughter who departed this Life

the 10th of October 1709

Aged 24

Also his dear Wife SUSANNAH HOLKER

who departed this Life the 20th of December 1709

in the 69th Year of her Age

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th September 1708

Lawrence Holker of Gravesend, Gentleman.

He is sick and weak in body.

To his wife Susannah, for her lifetime, all his real estate in Gravesend, Milton, Northfleet and Hartley. Also the lease from Francis Downes, Esquire, to the testator's father, Lawrence, (both of these since dead), on a farm, farm house with outhouses, barns, stables, buildings, orchards, gardens and pasture, in Little Houghton in Eccles, Lancashire, for years remaining, (54), at the annual rent of 15s 2d. Also another lease from John and James Worseley, on a farm in Lancashire, adjoining the above farm. Also the free use of his household goods, brass, pewter, bedding, linen and utensils.

After his wife's death, then he gives to his eldest son Thomas, his house and malthouse, outhouses, wharf and key (quay), now occupied by son Thomas. Also the other house and wharf adjoining, occupied by Humphrey Lewis, commonly called the Two Brewers, both at the western end of West Street, Gravesend, also his houses with barns, stables, out houses, land and woodland in Hartley, occupied by William Wigzell and Jeremiah Pead. If his son should die before his mother, then she to have full power to dispose of the real estate given to his son and leave the proceeds to son Thomas's children but not to dispose of this estate otherwise. After his mother's death he gives to his youngest son John ½ of his houses, wharves and quays, commonly called the Faulcon, also the Three Crowns in East Street in Milton, occupied by John Lock, Gentleman and Robert Bramble.

The other ½ he gives to his daughter Katherine Fewterell, wife of George Fewtereall of London, Gentleman, for ever.

After his mother's death, to his son John, for ever, all his real estate in Northfleet.

He has built a small lower room or closet and chamber over and a store house and hung a copper, made a coal yard on a piece of ground on the east side of the house or brewhouse, late in his own possession between the Flying Horse and the house and brewhouse. This ground and buildings, after his wife's death, to son John, for the term of years remaining on the lease, which he holds from John Robinson, Esquire (deceased), son John to pay the annual rent of £5 to his brother Thomas. After the lease expires, the ground and buildings to his son Thomas, for ever, the ground formerly belonged to the Flying Horse. After the death of his wife, the two above leases to his son Thomas. In case his son Thomas dies before his mother, he gives him all household goods in his own house in Gravesend, except those which his wife may have disposed of ?

His clock and case and large blue elbow chair in the parlour next to the street, to his son John and, after his wife's death, he gives all household goods in his house called Orums ?, in Northfleet, to son John, except things his mother has disposed of. Also to son John, £300.

To his sister in law Katherine Browne, £5

To the poor of Eccles, Lancashire, £5, to be paid to his cousin Rochester ? Edge and John Lomas out of the first 6 months rent due from his Lancashire property and distributed as they think fit. He gives each of them a guinea to buy a ring to wear in memory of him.

To the poor of Gravesend, £3

To the poor of Milton 40 shillings

To the poor of Northfleet 40 shillings

After the death of his wife, all his plate and linen to his daughter Katherine, except such as his wife may have disposed of.

After his debts,legacies, funeral and other costs are paid, residue of money, debts owing, jewellery, rings, chattels, cattle, to his wife Susannah.

He appoints his wife and daughter executors.

Witnesses: Stephen Allen William Champion George Morton

Proved 2nd November 1708

JENKINSON see ROBINSON

Ledger ?

[ ]

JUDITH JOSSE

who died the 1st of August 1716

Aged 35 Years

Brass on a Ledger with Robinson Arms

Sacred to the Memory of

Mrs MARY LORD

Second Daughter of JOHN ROBINSON Esqr

and Wife to THOMAS LORD Esqr

Captain of his Majesties Fort at Gravesend

She departed this Life in the Flower of Youth

at the Age of 19 Years

upon the 23rd of March 1633

“Kind Gentle Friend, who here appears,

stand off, if not let fall some tears,

for Fair Virtue in this cold bed,

is here, Oh !, here deposited.

Would kill thee quite for to conceive,

the Jewells merits in this grave”

Black and White Marble Monument , with Arms, North Wall of Chancel

Sub marmore infra mortalitatis suae deposuit

BRIDGETTA Uxor JOHANNIS PARKER, Armigeri

charissime Mater BREGETTAE, ELIZABETHAE, JOHANNIS

Filla JOHANNIS ROBINSON, Armigeri

Obiit Decimo 5to die Decembris Anno Salutis 1650

Aetatis Tricesimo 3tio et conjugij decimo 4to Satis dixisse

BRIDGETT PARKER

“All lost their shares in her sad ende,

The Church a Flower, the poore a Friende”

Ledger

Here lies BRIDGETT one of the Daughters of

JOHN ROBINSON Esqr

and Wife of JOHN PARKER Esqr

to whose Precious Memory he placed this

with the oval monument.

PARKER see ROBINSON

Ledger

Here lyeth interred the Body of

Mr WILLIAM PLAINE of Gravesend

one of the Jurats of this Corporation

who departed this Life

the 5th day of April 1707

Aged 59 Years

Here also lyeth interred the Body of

ELIZ. PLAINE, His Daughter

who departed this Life

the 21st of April 1704

Aged 21 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 7th November 1706

William Plaine of Gravesend, Gentleman, Jurat of the Corporation of Gravesend and Milton

Usual religious preamble of this period.

He wishes to be buried in Gravesend church.

To his wife Frances, for life, his easternmost brick house with a garden , wash house and yard in ? ? ? ? ?, occupied by ( ? ) Buckley, Sawyer, being one of his 3 brick houses adjoining in Back Street, near Gravesend church.

To his son William of Gravesend, Cordwainer and his heirs, for ever, his 5 houses and land in Gravesend and Milton, occupied by Walter Kynn the Elder, John Yate, Surgeon, Daniel Dugley, Husbandman, James West, Mariner and Bury Green, Waterman, for ever, provided he pays an annuity of £20 to his mother Frances, tax free, for her life time, pay from the income from the above 5 houses. If he neglects to do so, his mother can distrain the houses until payment is made.

Also to son William, after his mother's death, for ever, his easternmost brick building occupied by ( ? ) Buckley, before bequeathed to his wife for life, son William to keep it in good repair during his mother's lifetime.

Also to his wife Frances, all his personal estate, after his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid. His wife to be his sole executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Rockall ?, of Gravesend, George Long ?, of Gravesend, Thomas Rutton, Attorney at Law, Gravesend, J ? Rutton of Gravesend.

Proved, I can not read day and month, 1707

Marble Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

JOHN ROBINSON, Gent

the Son of JOHN ROBINSON Esqr

He was born at Denston Hall in Suffolk

Died the 21st of November 1659

being of the Age of 34 Years

and was buried the 1st of December following.

He had issue three Sons and one Daughter,

whereof two, viz EDMUND & BRIDGETT lye buried by him

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 14th November 1659

John Robinson the Younger of Gravesend.

To his wife, his watch and all his plate, jewellery, rings, linen, household stuff and goods, gold coins under ? £40 in value and £300.

To his son John, £400 at 21 years of age, until then interest towards his education. If he dies before he is 21, then the £400 to be paid to his other son William, at 21 years of age.

To his son William, land he has recently purchased from his uncle William Robinson, in Middlesex or elsewhere in England. If William dies without leaving legal issue, the land to go to his brother John, if John dies leaving no legal issue, then the land to go to his nephew John Parker, for ever

To his father and mother £20 each.

To his sisters Katherine Knightly and Elizabeth Grante ?, £10 each.

To his niece Bridgett Parker, £10.

To his niece Paske, £5.

To Edm????, wife of John Brasierton ?, £5.

To William Shawe, 40 shillings.

To the poor of Gravesend, £5, to be distributed as his executor thinks fit.

He appoints his father John Robinson, Esquire, sole executor.

Witnesses: John Parker George Elkins.

Proved 20th ? August 1660

Mural Monument in the Chancel, South Side of East Window, with Robinson Arms

Memoriam Sacrum

JOHN ROBINSON, Esqr

lies buried under the marble beneath

which tells you when he died and his great Age

He had issue by BRIDGETT his only and loving Wife

Daughter of ROBERT JENKINSON of London, Esqr

One Son and five Daughters viz, JOHN, KATHERINE,

MARY, BRIDGETT, MARTHA & ELIZABETH

He was in his conversation truly pious, exactly just

and very charitable, a loving Husband, a tender Father

and faithful Friend

He lived with Jacob's blessing and died with

Simeon's prayer

Hoc posuit amons ergo BRIDGETTA

charissima conjux 1674

Marble Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

JOHN ROBINSON, Esqr

late of Gravesend

who departed this Life

the 18th day of January Anno Domini 1673*

in the 96th Year of his Age

* 1674 in the Modern Calendar

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th July 1670

John Robinson of Gravesend, Esquire.

He is somewhat infirm in body.

He appoints his wife Bridgett, his sole executor.

He gives his wife his capital house, Denston Hall in Suffolk and all his real estate in Suffolk, for her lifetime, she keeping the Hall in good repair.

His household stuff to remain for his wife's use, after her death, it is to remain for his heir at law.

To William Robinson, his grandson, his house in Fleet Street, London, occupied by John Carter, Grocer, abutting on Ramune ? Alley, westward. Also to William Robinson, his house , B( ? ) house in West Street, Gravesend, occupied by Laurence Holker; these properties are settled on his wife for her lifetime.

To his grand daughter Bridgett Parker, daughter of his son in law John Parker, Sergeant at Law, £1,000.

To Elizabeth and Katherine Parker, Bridgett's sisters, £1,000 each towards their marriages, if they marry with the consent of their father, if he is living.

To his grandchildren Bridgett, Elizabeth and Katherine Graves, £500 each, these sums to be paid to their mother Elizabeth, daughter of testator. She to give good security for the payment to her daughters at 18 years of age or day of marriage, if earlier. His daughter to take the interest towards their maintenance and education until they are 18.

Residue of goods, chattels, debts owing and personal estate to his wife.

Witnesses: Thomas Granne ? Jo. Jackson Jo Parker

Proved 6th February 1673 (1674 in Modern Calendar)

Marble Ledgar

Here lyeth the Body of

BRIDGETT ROBINSON, Widow

late Wife of JOHN ROBINSON

of Gravesend Esqr., deceased

She departed this Life

the 6th day of [ ]

1675 in the 90th Year of her Age

ROBINSON see PARKER

In the Nave, a Black Marble Ledger ?, with Arms

Here lyeth interred the Body of

DAVID VARCHELL of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 19th day of October 1703

Aged 36 Years and 9 Months

“The Lord did give time to make a Godly end,

The Church hath lost a Blossom and the Poor a Friend”

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 15th September 1703

David Varchell of Gravesend, Hop Seller.

Usual religious preamble of this period.

To the poor of Gravesend, 40 shillings, to be distributed on day of his funeral, as executor thinks fit, in money or bread.

To Anne Biswaswick, Spinster, daughter of his father in law James Biswaswick of Milton, Hop Seller, £50

To his God son Varchell Shrugells, son of Thomas Shrugells of Wormshill, Yeoman, £100 at 21 years of age.

To the Churchwardens of Gravesend, £20 to be laid out to buy a brass sconce or candlestick of the full value of £20, to be hung in the church. ( i.e., Chandelier)

To his loving friend William Playne of Gravesend, Gentleman and Richard Dunstan of Gravesend, Shipwright, upon trust, an annuity of £3, tax free, to be charged on his house and shop, where he now lives and where James Baldock, Butcher, lives in part of it, commonly known as the Chequer, at the lower end of the High Street, Gravesend. The annuity to the Churchwardens of Gravesend every year to pay either 6 pence in cash or in bread to 40 poor people of Gravesend. Also 10 shillings per annum to the Minister to preach a sermon, at 6 pm on the Sunday before Christmas Day, for ever. Also includes 5 shillings for candles to light the church and 1 shilling and 6 pence for the Clerk and 1 shilling for the Sexton. Also 2 shillings and 6 pence to the Churchwardens for their expenses and for seeing the money or bread distributed.

In case the annuity is unpaid on the due date of 10th December, his trustees can enter upon the Chequer and distrain for the payment.

To his loving wife Susannah, for life, his house where he now lives, the Chequer, she paying to his trustees the £3 annuity and keep the property in good repair. After her death, he gives the house to William Yates of Gravesend, Gentleman and Stephen Allen of Gravesend, Gentleman, upon trust, also his 4 other houses adjoining each other, known as the Amsterdam, the Green Dragon, the White Hart and the Boat, occupied by Widow Jewess, Widow Pindar, Widow Hope and John Williams also the yards, wharves and keys belonging, all in East Street, Milton next Gravesend. All these were lately purchased with his wife from Thomas Wilkinson of Wilsden, Middlesex, Gentleman.

After the death of his wife, his trustees Yates and Allen, upon further trust, to pay, from the rents and profits of the above, £20 per annum to the Master of the Free School of Milton, for ever, to teach 20 poor boys, 10 of whom to be chosen by the Churchwardens of Gravesend and parishioners, to be agreed at a vestry meeting and 10 to be chosen from Milton by the Churchwardens and parishioners, to be taught, gratis.

He appoints his trustees, in case any money is left..............(badly faded)....................... to buy clothes for the 20 poor boys, in the first place, and secondly, use any surplus for other poor people in Gravesend and Milton, as the respective Churchwardens and parishioners think fit.

He appoints his wife Susannah, his sole executor.

After his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid, the residue of his goods, chattels and personal estate, to his wife, absolutely.

Witnesses: William Kennett of Rochester, Richard Norman ?, of Rochester , Richard Pickering of Rochester

Proved 1st November 1703

Note in margin dated 17th July 1739, Examined with the original, examined by William Bubb, Notary Public

Black Marble Ledger, with Arms

Here lyeth the Body of

RICHARD WARD, Esqr

One of His Majesties Searchers at Gravesend

who departed this Life the

12th of November [16]75

Aged 71 Years

Here lyeth also the Body of

CATHERINE WARD

Wife of the above RICHARD WARD

who departed [this Life]

the 22nd [ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th December 1674

Richard Ward of Gravesend, Gentleman.

First, his debts to be paid and his funeral to be frugal, for his wife and children's sake.

To his wife Katherine, all of his personal estate, goods and chattels, she is his sole executor.

His real estate in Woodmansterne, Surrey, to his wife, for life. His wife and those who come after here who will be owners and possessed of his real estate, shall out of the rents and profits, pay an annuity of £25 to the poor of Ewhurst ?, Sussex.

His wife to provide for his 2 grandsons Richard and Thomas Ward, sons of his late eldest son Richard, until they are put out apprentice, as she thinks fit. If she dies before then, the respective owners owners of his lands shall pay to his grandchildren if they are not of age to be apprenticed, £15 per annum each towards their maintenance and necessary provisions.

His overseers, when his grandsons are 15 or more will, unless the overseers are dead, if the latter case, then his wife and every other owner of his land, with his wife's approval, provide good Masters for his grandsons, to be bound apprentice, pay Richard's master, £50 and Thomas's master £40. His wife or the owners of his lands are to pay his grandsons, when they are 21 or have completed their apprenticeship, £100 to Richard and £60 to Thomas, in lieu of any claims they may make to his estate or any part of it. They to give his wife a general release of their rights, titles and demands either of them might claim on his estate. If they refuse, they will forfeit their legacies and his wife and other owners free from any obligations.

By reason that Richard Ward bears his name and is well disposed and will continue so, in case Thomas Ward dies before his legacy is paid, then the £60 bequeathed to him, to go to Richard in addition to the £100. In case Richard dies before his legacy is paid, then Thomas is to have an additional £50, provided that he is dutiful and obedient to testator's wife and not otherwise.

After his wife's death, so much of his real estate, occupied by Thomas Haswell, shall remain and go to testator's son Charles and his heirs, this is chargeable with with a proportionate share of the £25 annuity to the poor of Ewhurst, according to the relative value. After his wife's death his house and courtlodge ?, occupied by Edward Haswell, to remain and go to his 2 sons Charles and Carey Ward and their heirs, equally divided, also chargeable with a portion of the £25 annuity. If either of them die without issue then their share to the survivor. If both die leaving no issue, the house to go to his daughter Elizabeth Butler wife of Francis Butler, for life and after her death then to the male heirs of her body. If a son bears his name, he to have priority over other sons but only if he is dutiful to his mother but not otherwise. If the son bearing his name is not dutiful or no son bears his name, then to any other son his daughter thinks most deserving shall have the house and land, chargeable as stated before. And, also to pay Richard Ward, if living, £200 by 2 half yearly payments of £100 and pay Thomas Ward, £100, if he is living, by 2 payments of £50 and to pay £20 each to so many of testator's grandchildren as are living. In default of such male children, then his house to his 2 overseers, upon trust. Within 12 months after his death, they to sell his house and land and dispose of the proceeds, within 3 months after the sale, to his grandchildren, then living, equally shared.

If Elizabeth Dighton, his sister, is living at the time of the sale, his overseers and trustees shall pay her £50 from the proceeds before it is divided among his grandchildren. His daughter Gregory's daughters, Katherine wife of Gammell ? Finch, Frances, Anne and Jeane Gregory and such daughters of his daughter Elizabeth Butter, then living and also his son in law Francis Butter, if living to have an equal share. His overseers deducting their expenses over the sale.

His 2 grandsons, Richard and Thomas Ward, to have their share of the sale in addition to what he has already given them.

All his other real estate will descends to his sons Charles and Carey and their heirs. They to pay Elizabeth Butter, if she is living, £50.

Concerning the lease of his house at Gravesend, leased from the Company of Vintners, London, his overseers and trustees to hold this for term left, upon trust, his wife to receive the rents and profits for life, she paying rents and observing covenants.

After the death of his wife, his trustees to pay to his sons Charles and Carey and their heirs the net . rents and profits of the house in Gravesend. If his sons die leaving no lawful issue, his trustees to pay Elizabeth Butter and her male heirs the money remaining in their hands. In default of male heirs of her body, they to sell the house and divide the money equally among his grandchildren mentioned above.

If his son Charles, after the death of his mother, chooses to have the lease of his house at Gravesend, trustees to assign the house to him, rather than the land occupied by Thomas Haswell as well as the house and land occupied by Edward Haswell, which are to remain and to the use of sons Charles and Carey, equally divided.

If his 2 sons and Elizabeth Butter claim any interest in his personal estate during the life of his wife, by virtue of the customs of the City of London or otherwise, it will be lawful for his wife to enter into the above premises or any part. She to receive the rents and profits for so many years as will be sufficient to reimburse her charges, damage or loss she may suffer by their claim.

His wife shall, with out disruption enjoy his personal estate for her lifetime and before her death, by her will or otherwise, she can dispose of a third of the estate to any person and two thirds to go to his children, then living. In default, of such direction the estate to be divided equally between his children.

He appoints Anthony Bowyer of the Inner Temple, London and his son in law Francis Butter to be Overseers to his Executor. He gives to each of them, £10 for mourning.

Witnesses: John Skayne ?, Henry Geall ?, Thomas Denman

Proved 25th July 1676

ST. GEORGE, GRAVESEND

MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS WITH CONCISE WILLS

INSCRIPTIONS TRANSCRIBED BY JOHN THORPE, 1725

AND T.C. COLYER – FERGUSSON, 1913

COMPILED, WITH CORRECTIONS AND THE WILLS TRANSCRIBED

BY D. E. WILLIAMS, 2023

Two years after John Thorpe transcribed the Interior Monuments, most of Gravesend was destroyed by fire including the old St George's Parish Church and all the monuments destroyed. The church was rebuilt in 1731-33. A strange feature of the new church is that there seems to have been no burials inside during the 18th and 19th centuries and, therefore no monuments except some dating from 1866 to the end of that century, of course, no burials took place inside churches after the practise was ended by law in the 1850's. It is so unusual to find no burials inside a parish church, especially from the 18th century to the early 19th, so I wonder if this was a policy of the parish or have structural alterations caused monuments to be removed, (before 1913) and ledger stones covered ?

D. E. Williams

Borstal

INTERIOR INSCRIPTIONS RECORDED BY JOHN THORPE 1725

Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

WILLIAM ANTROBUS

who departed this Life the 11th day of March 1666*

being Aged 61 Years

Here lyeth also the Body of

ANN the Daughter of EDWARD BOULTON

Wife to the above named

WILLIAM ANTROBUS

who departed this Life the 17th of October 1672

being Aged 55 Years

* 1667 in the Modern Calender

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 25th February 1666 (1667)

William Antrobus, Gentleman of Milton next Gravesend, Jurat of the Corporation of Gravesend.

As is usual at this period he starts with a pious religious preamble

He is sick and weak in body.

To his wife Anne, for her lifetime, his house he now lives in, with buildings, yards and gardens, situated in Milton High Street, which he purchased from Mary Davies ?, of Milton , widow.

To his mother Alice Hunt, widow, £5

To his sister Mary Antrobus, £5

If his brother does take possession of the house, if William Symons dies without issue, he to pay Henry Symons, son of his brother in law. William Symons, £20.

To the poor of Gravesend and Milton, 20 shillings to each parish, to be laid out in bread.

To his servant Hanna Beaden ?, 40 shillings.

To his servant Elizabeth Knowles, 10 shillings, to be given her out of the shop goods, as she shall want.

His household goods, wares, commodities and personal estate, to his wife Anne, she is his executor.

Witnesses: John Lucas, Rector of Milton William Lister ( ? ) Henry Lease

Proved 28th March 1667

Concise Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will Dated 11th October 1672

Ann Antrobus of Milton, Widow.

She is sick and weak in body.

A short religious preamble.

To her kinsman Henry Symons, son of her cousin William Symons and Judith, his wife, £100 at £10 per annum, starting when he is 21.

To her cousin Samuel Bolton, son of her cousin the late Samuel Bolton, 6 Turkey work chairs and a great Turkey leather chair.

To Ann Bolton, sister of the above, her black silk gown and petticoat and one of her best whiskes.

To Luce Bolton, sister of the above, a silver cup.

To Hanna Kitchin, wife of William Kitchin of Milton, a black serge gown and every day apparel.

Residue of goods and chattels to William Symons, Junior, who lives with her.

Witnesses: William Lister Henry Pease

A note in Latin dated 13th February 1672 (1673 in the modern calender).

There does not seem to be an official copy of this will, so details of the probate grant are lost.

Black and White Marble Monument on South Wall of Nave ?, with Effigies of Bere and his Wife, 5 Sons and 5 Daughters and Arms, which includes a Bear Rampant

“After much wery sayling, worthie BERE

Arryved this quiet port, and harbers here,

As skilfully in honestie he brought,

His humaine vessel home , as he was thought,

Equall with any that by card or star,

Took out and brought again his barke from farr,

So let him rest in quiet till he hear,

The trumpet sound, when all must rise with Bere,

And for his fame and honest memorie,

This is his frail and breef eternity”

Ledger ?, North Aisle

ANN BODELYE

Wife of THOMAS BODELYE

buried the 4th September 1581

BOLTON see ANTROBUS

FEWTRELL see HOLKER

Black Marble Ledger, with Arms

Here lyeth interred the Body of

LAWRENCE HOLKER, Gent

who departed this Life

the 16th day of October 1708

in the 78th Year of his Age

And also his Daughter SUSANNAH

who died in October 1679 Aged 3 Years & 3 Months

And also his Son LAWRENCE

who died the 28th day of December 1704

Aged 39 Years

Also the Body of SUSANNA FEWTRELL

his Grand Daughter who departed this Life

the 10th of October 1709

Aged 24

Also his dear Wife SUSANNAH HOLKER

who departed this Life the 20th of December 1709

in the 69th Year of her Age

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th September 1708

Lawrence Holker of Gravesend, Gentleman.

He is sick and weak in body.

The other ½ he gives to his daughter Katherine Fewterell, wife of George Fewtereall of London, Gentleman, for ever.

After his mother's death, to his son John, for ever, all his real estate in Northfleet.

To his sister in law Katherine Browne, £5

To the poor of Gravesend, £3

To the poor of Milton 40 shillings

To the poor of Northfleet 40 shillings

After the death of his wife, all his plate and linen to his daughter Katherine, except such as his wife may have disposed of.

After his debts,legacies, funeral and other costs are paid, residue of money, debts owing, jewellery, rings, chattels, cattle, to his wife Susannah.

He appoints his wife and daughter executors.

Witnesses: Stephen Allen William Champion George Morton

Proved 2nd November 1708

JENKINSON see ROBINSON

Ledger ?

[ ]

JUDITH JOSSE

who died the 1st of August 1716

Aged 35 Years

Brass on a Ledger with Robinson Arms

Sacred to the Memory of

Mrs MARY LORD

Second Daughter of JOHN ROBINSON Esqr

and Wife to THOMAS LORD Esqr

Captain of his Majesties Fort at Gravesend

She departed this Life in the Flower of Youth

at the Age of 19 Years

upon the 23rd of March 1633

“Kind Gentle Friend, who here appears,

stand off, if not let fall some tears,

for Fair Virtue in this cold bed,

is here, Oh !, here deposited.

Would kill thee quite for to conceive,

the Jewells merits in this grave”

Black and White Marble Monument , with Arms, North Wall of Chancel

Sub marmore infra mortalitatis suae deposuit

BRIDGETTA Uxor JOHANNIS PARKER, Armigeri

charissime Mater BREGETTAE, ELIZABETHAE, JOHANNIS

Filla JOHANNIS ROBINSON, Armigeri

Obiit Decimo 5to die Decembris Anno Salutis 1650

Aetatis Tricesimo 3tio et conjugij decimo 4to Satis dixisse

BRIDGETT PARKER

“All lost their shares in her sad ende,

The Church a Flower, the poore a Friende”

Ledger

Here lies BRIDGETT one of the Daughters of

JOHN ROBINSON Esqr

and Wife of JOHN PARKER Esqr

to whose Precious Memory he placed this

with the oval monument.

PARKER see ROBINSON

Ledger

Here lyeth interred the Body of

Mr WILLIAM PLAINE of Gravesend

one of the Jurats of this Corporation

who departed this Life

the 5th day of April 1707

Aged 59 Years

Here also lyeth interred the Body of

ELIZ. PLAINE, His Daughter

who departed this Life

the 21st of April 1704

Aged 21 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 7th November 1706

William Plaine of Gravesend, Gentleman, Jurat of the Corporation of Gravesend and Milton

Usual religious preamble of this period.

He wishes to be buried in Gravesend church.

Also to his wife Frances, all his personal estate, after his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid. His wife to be his sole executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Rockall ?, of Gravesend, George Long ?, of Gravesend, Thomas Rutton, Attorney at Law, Gravesend, J ? Rutton of Gravesend.

Proved, I can not read day and month, 1707

Marble Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

JOHN ROBINSON, Gent

the Son of JOHN ROBINSON Esqr

He was born at Denston Hall in Suffolk

Died the 21st of November 1659

being of the Age of 34 Years

and was buried the 1st of December following.

He had issue three Sons and one Daughter,

whereof two, viz EDMUND & BRIDGETT lye buried by him

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 14th November 1659

John Robinson the Younger of Gravesend.

To his wife, his watch and all his plate, jewellery, rings, linen, household stuff and goods, gold coins under ? £40 in value and £300.

To his son John, £400 at 21 years of age, until then interest towards his education. If he dies before he is 21, then the £400 to be paid to his other son William, at 21 years of age.

To his father and mother £20 each.

To his sisters Katherine Knightly and Elizabeth Grante ?, £10 each.

To his niece Bridgett Parker, £10.

To his niece Paske, £5.

To Edm????, wife of John Brasierton ?, £5.

To William Shawe, 40 shillings.

To the poor of Gravesend, £5, to be distributed as his executor thinks fit.

He appoints his father John Robinson, Esquire, sole executor.

Witnesses: John Parker George Elkins.

Proved 20th ? August 1660

Mural Monument in the Chancel, South Side of East Window, with Robinson Arms

Memoriam Sacrum

JOHN ROBINSON, Esqr

lies buried under the marble beneath

which tells you when he died and his great Age

He had issue by BRIDGETT his only and loving Wife

Daughter of ROBERT JENKINSON of London, Esqr

One Son and five Daughters viz, JOHN, KATHERINE,

MARY, BRIDGETT, MARTHA & ELIZABETH

He was in his conversation truly pious, exactly just

and very charitable, a loving Husband, a tender Father

and faithful Friend

He lived with Jacob's blessing and died with

Simeon's prayer

Hoc posuit amons ergo BRIDGETTA

charissima conjux 1674

Marble Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

JOHN ROBINSON, Esqr

late of Gravesend

who departed this Life

the 18th day of January Anno Domini 1673*

in the 96th Year of his Age

* 1674 in the Modern Calendar

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th July 1670

John Robinson of Gravesend, Esquire.

He is somewhat infirm in body.

He appoints his wife Bridgett, his sole executor.

He gives his wife his capital house, Denston Hall in Suffolk and all his real estate in Suffolk, for her lifetime, she keeping the Hall in good repair.

His household stuff to remain for his wife's use, after her death, it is to remain for his heir at law.

To his grand daughter Bridgett Parker, daughter of his son in law John Parker, Sergeant at Law, £1,000.

To Elizabeth and Katherine Parker, Bridgett's sisters, £1,000 each towards their marriages, if they marry with the consent of their father, if he is living.

Residue of goods, chattels, debts owing and personal estate to his wife.

Witnesses: Thomas Granne ? Jo. Jackson Jo Parker

Proved 6th February 1673 (1674 in Modern Calendar)

Marble Ledgar

Here lyeth the Body of

BRIDGETT ROBINSON, Widow

late Wife of JOHN ROBINSON

of Gravesend Esqr., deceased

She departed this Life

the 6th day of [ ]

1675 in the 90th Year of her Age

ROBINSON see PARKER

In the Nave, a Black Marble Ledger ?, with Arms

Here lyeth interred the Body of

DAVID VARCHELL of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 19th day of October 1703

Aged 36 Years and 9 Months

“The Lord did give time to make a Godly end,

The Church hath lost a Blossom and the Poor a Friend”

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 15th September 1703

David Varchell of Gravesend, Hop Seller.

Usual religious preamble of this period.

To the poor of Gravesend, 40 shillings, to be distributed on day of his funeral, as executor thinks fit, in money or bread.

To Anne Biswaswick, Spinster, daughter of his father in law James Biswaswick of Milton, Hop Seller, £50

To his God son Varchell Shrugells, son of Thomas Shrugells of Wormshill, Yeoman, £100 at 21 years of age.

To the Churchwardens of Gravesend, £20 to be laid out to buy a brass sconce or candlestick of the full value of £20, to be hung in the church. ( i.e., Chandelier)

In case the annuity is unpaid on the due date of 10th December, his trustees can enter upon the Chequer and distrain for the payment.

He appoints his wife Susannah, his sole executor.

After his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid, the residue of his goods, chattels and personal estate, to his wife, absolutely.

Witnesses: William Kennett of Rochester, Richard Norman ?, of Rochester , Richard Pickering of Rochester

Proved 1st November 1703

Note in margin dated 17th July 1739, Examined with the original, examined by William Bubb, Notary Public

Black Marble Ledger, with Arms

Here lyeth the Body of

RICHARD WARD, Esqr

One of His Majesties Searchers at Gravesend

who departed this Life the

12th of November [16]75

Aged 71 Years

Here lyeth also the Body of

CATHERINE WARD

Wife of the above RICHARD WARD

who departed [this Life]

the 22nd [ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th December 1674

Richard Ward of Gravesend, Gentleman.

First, his debts to be paid and his funeral to be frugal, for his wife and children's sake.

To his wife Katherine, all of his personal estate, goods and chattels, she is his sole executor.

His 2 grandsons, Richard and Thomas Ward, to have their share of the sale in addition to what he has already given them.

All his other real estate will descends to his sons Charles and Carey and their heirs. They to pay Elizabeth Butter, if she is living, £50.

He appoints Anthony Bowyer of the Inner Temple, London and his son in law Francis Butter to be Overseers to his Executor. He gives to each of them, £10 for mourning.

Witnesses: John Skayne ?, Henry Geall ?, Thomas Denman

Proved 25th July 1676

ST. GEORGE, GRAVESEND, CHURCHYARD

and the WOODVILLE BURIAL GROUND

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

EDWIN Son of

EDWIN & SARAH ALDERMAN

of Barbican, London

who died 27th July 1838

in his 18th Year

Headstone, Foot Stone and Body Stone with raised Band

[ ]

MARY Wife of

EDMUND ALDERSLY

Who died 26th January 1828

Aged 29 Years

ALEXANDER see BEER

Headstone opposite the North West Door.

To the Memory of

Mr RICHARD ANDERSON Senr

of this Parish

who died November 25th 1745

Aged 55 Years

Likewise Mrs MARTHA ANDERSON

Wife of the above

who died August 2nd 1770

Aged 80 Years

Also JOHN Son of

RICHARD and EUNICE ANDERSON

who died May 17th 1772

Aged 12 Weeks

Also EUNICE Wife of

RICHARD ANDERSON

who died January 14th 1794

Aged 62 Years

“She was a Loving Wife &

Indulgent Mother to her Children”

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

Mrs MARGARET ANNAL

Wife of Mr JOHN ANNAL

who departed this Life

the 4th day of October 1833

Aged [3]2 Years

[ 4 lines of eroded verses]

Also ELIZABETH ANNAL

Daughter of the above

who died 17th December 18[ ]

Aged 1 Year and 5 Months

Likewise the above

Mr JOHN ANNAL

who died 19th September 184[3 ]

Aged 41 Years

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

Mr THOMAS ANSTED

Born 4th July 1791

Died 6th March 1843

Obelisk on Pedestal, Still in Situ, South East End of Churchyard, very Eroded

North Side

In this Vault are Deposited

the Bodies of GEOR, GEOR, WILLM,

ELIZH, THOS, MATHEW &

ROBERT COLES ARNOLD

Sons & Daughter of

GEOR and ANN ARNOLD

of this Parish

who died in their Infancy

East Side

Also SARAH , ANN, ALFRED

JOHN,HENRY, EDWARD & SARAH ANN

Infant Children of

ROBERT COLES and SARAH ARNOLD

In Memory of the above

ROBERT COLES ARNOLD

of Heath House, Barming, Kent

who died 14th May 1866

Aged 69 Years

West Side

JAMES ARNOLD

died June 17th 1832

Aged 41 Years

At base of this side

Mrs ANN MATHEWS Wife of

THOMAS MATHEWS

who died April the 29th 1804

Aged 72 Years

Also the above Mr THOMAS MATHEWS

who died 28th Jany 1819 Aged 93 Years

South Side ?

In Memory of the above

Mr GEOR ARNOLD

who departed this Life

the 28th of July 1813

Aged 62 Years

Also the above

Mrs ANN ARNOLD

who departed this Life

the 6th of January 1832

Aged 79 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 18th July 1815

George Arnold of Gravesend, Baker.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

His real estate to his son Robert Coles Arnold and son in law John Matthew, upon trust. They to receive the rents and profits and pay his wife an annuity of £100 and his daughter Sarah Cooper an annuity of £50, during his wife's lifetime. After his wife's death, trustees to sell his freehold estate and pay his daughter Ann, £500. The residue of money to be divided between his sons, George, James and Robert Coles and his daughters, Mary wife of John Munns and Sarah Cooper, in equal shares.

The £300 due to him on bond to be brought into account and deducted from son George's share.

(Some of the following not clear)

He has purchased a small piece of ground, where a cottage has been erected by him, part of the estate of Mr Richard Yates, this (was to be conveyed to son George ?), George has not paid him any consideration and when requested by his trustees to pay (and refuses ?), the land and cottage to be sold as part of his real estate. If George does refuse to pay, he revokes the bequest to George.

His daughter Ann is entitled to a legacy of £100 by the will of her grandfather, which has been received by testator on her behalf. She has received several sums of money more than adequate than the interest due with the £100. If she claims any interest, he revokes the bequest to her.

All his stock in trade to his son Robert Coles Arnold.

The surplus of rents and profits of his real estate, after the payment of the annuities, to his son Robert Coles, for the betterment of the bakery business.

Household furniture, plate, China, linen, goods, chattels, personal estate and effects, to his wife, for life and after her death to be sold. Proceeds to be used for same purpose as for his real estate.

Son Robert Coles and son in law John Munns to be his executors.

Witnesses: John Hales Robert Bass Jno Matthews, Clerks to Mr Evans, Gravesend.

Proved 3rd January 1816

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th March 1807

Thomas Mathews the Elder of Gravesend, Gentleman.

His sons Thomas and James are indebted to him on mortgage in freehold houses in West Street, Gravesend, for £800. After his debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, he gives the £800 and other sums due to him, money in the Public Funds, plate, linen, china, goods, chattels, rights, credits, personal estate and effects, to his 8 children, Thomas and James, Ann Arnold, wife of George Arnold of Gravesend, Baker, Frances Paine, wife of William Paine of Gravesend, Shipwright, Jane Topham wife of Joseph Topham of Southwark, Cheesemonger, Elizabeth Walker wife of James Walker of Barking, Fishmonger, Mary West wife of William West of Gravesend, Victualler and Rebecca Turner wife of William Turner of Gravesend, Butcher, equally shared. If any die before him leaving lawful children, they to share their parent's portion.

He appoints sons Thomas and James and William Paine executors, provided the appointment of his sons shall not lead to the release or extinguishment of the debt of £800or any sums owed by them at his death..................................

Witnesses: Samuel Blackman Jno. Mills Evans

Proved 10th February 1819

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd November 1822

Ann Arnold of Gravesend, Widow.

All of her personal estate and effects, subject to payment of her debts, funeral and probate costs, to her sons and daughters, Ann Arnold, Mary wife of John Munns of Milton, Painter, George Arnold, James Arnold, Sarah Cooper Arnold and Robert Coles Arnold, equally shared.

Son Robert Coles and John Munns to be her executors.

Witnesses: James Edmed, Solicitor of Gravesend, John Lucas.

Proved 23rd October 1832 Power reserved to Robert Coles Arnold.

Principal Probate Registry Index

Robert Coles Arnold, formerly of Whartons, Framfield, Sussex, late of Heath House, Barming, Kent, Esquire, died there. Administration granted to George Matthews Arnold of Milton Lodge, Milton, Gentleman, Edward Arnold of Kendall Cottage, Victoria Road, Kensington and Robert Arthur Arnold of 45 Nelson Road, Oxford Road, Manchester, Esquire, the sons and executors.

Value of effects under £10,000.

Headstone and Foot Stone

MARY Daughter of

JOHN and MARY ARNOLD

who died 21st September 1825 Aged 3 Years

Also THOMAS & WILLIAM who died in their Infancy

EMMA TOLHURST

who died 19th June 1850 Aged 1 Year & 9 Months

JOHN ARNOLD who died 28th July 1852 Aged 59

MARY his Wife who died 13th May 1865 Aged 67

Interred in the Cemetery

ARNOLD see BARNES

Large Portland Stone Monument, Triangular Top, with inscriptions set in an

Oval and Rectangle, lower part a Rectangle, like the side of a Chest Tomb

Erected to the Memory of

WILLIAM ATTER

Obt. 21st Decr. 1789

Aet 67

MARY PITT

Obt 4th June 1791

Aet 32

MARY ATTER

Obt 5th Novr 1792

Aet 72

WILLIAM WILLET

Obt 24th Feby 1797

Aet 39

EDWARD WILLET

Obt 7th Decr 1801

Aet 63

HENRY JOHNSON Obt 4th April 1813 Aet 55

JANE DEAN Obt 24th July 1816 Aet 58

and four Infant Children of

EDWARD and SARAH WOOD FORD

WILLIAM PITT died 6th of July 1820 Aged 39 Years

HENRY Son of THOMAS & MARY JOHNSON

who died January 12th 1819 Aged 5 Years

THOMAS JOHNSON died January 21st 1819 Aged 11 Years

ELIZABETH WILLET died July 8th 1824 Aged 75 Years

THOMAS JOHNSON Junr died October 5th 1826 Aged 47 Years

MARTHA JOHNSON died October 7th 1831 Aged 80 Years

SARAH WOODFORD died February 11th 1835 Aged 49 Years

THOMAS JOHNSON died August 14th 1836 Aged 90 Years

MARY ANN JOHNSON died January 3rd 1842 Aged 36 Years

CHARLES EDWARD JOHNSON died Novr 23rd 1843 Aged 52 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th August 1819

William Pitt of Gravesend, Tavern Keeper.

All of his furniture, plate, linen, china, stock in trade, goods, chattels,money, securities for money and other estate and effects, to his wife Hannah, absolutely, she is his sole executor.

Witnesses: William Hodgson, Senior, of Richmond, Surrey H. B. Payne of Allhallows, Barking John Hales, Gravesend.

Proved 7th October 1820. Granted to Fanny, wife of Charles Adams and mother of Hannah Pitt, a lunatic, acting on benefit of Hannah during her lunacy.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th September 1832

Thomas Johnson of Milton, Gentleman.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

He appoints his friends Edward William Wooodford of Northfleet, Gentleman and his son Charles Edward Johnson, his executors.

His house in Gravesend High Street, occupied by his son Charles and the house adjoining, occupied by John Littlewood, also his house in the High Street, formerly occupied by himself, after occupied by John Roberts, late by Thomas Williams, also his 2 adjoining houses in King Street, Milton, one occupied by himself, the other by Lt. John Petty, with the yards, outbuildings and gardens, to his son Charles Edward, for ever.

His silver waiter used in the business of Undertaker, half the residue of the plate, linen and china, his mahogany secretaire and bookcase, his large pillar and claw table, a pair of mahogany dressers with the desk looking glass in his bedroom, his portrait and his ? engine, to his son Charles, absolutely and £100.

His 2 adjoining houses in King Street, Milton, occupied by Miss Harris and Thomas Wooton, to Betsey Sophia Johnson daughter of his late son Thomas, for ever. Also to her, the residue of household goods, furniture, plate , linen and china, absolutely and £200.

He gives his 8 adjoining houses at the north end of Red Loin Court, West Street, Gravesend, occupied by [ ] Barnard, [ ] Cooper, [ ] Petter, and others, to John Umfreville Duncan Johnson, son of his late son Thomas, for ever. In case he dies under the age of 21, leaving no lawful issue, then the houses go to Betsey Sophia Johnson and Charles Johnson, Edward Woodford Johnson, Sophia Ann Park Johnson and Mary Johnson, children of his late son Thomas, in equal shares, for ever.

To John Umfreville Duncan Johnson, £100

His 4 adjoining houses in the south west corner of Red Lion Court, occupied by [ ] Forbes,

[ ] Evans, [ ] Wilkinson and [ ] Bowen, to his son Charles, for ever. If he dies under 21 leaving no lawful issue, the the houses go to the above children of his late son Thomas, equally shared.

His 4 adjoining houses on the east side of Red Lion Court, occupied by [ ] Edwards, [ ]

Bowling ? Pyne and [ ] Robertson ?, to Edward Woodford Johnson, for ever.. In case he dies under 21 leaving no lawful children, then the houses go to his siblings, for ever, equally shared.

He gives to Ann, wife of Scott ? Robinson, late Ann Murrell, £150 and to Martha, wife of James Selby, late Martha Murrell, £50.

The residue of his money, stock funds other securities, personal estate and effects, not yet given, to the children of his late son Thomas, equally shared.

Witnesses: John Petty, Lieut. Royal Navy, Frederick Anderson, Jno Matthews, Solicitor, Gravesend

Codicil 10th May 1833

He had give the house in Gravesend High Street, occupied by his son Charles, and the house adjoining, occupied by John Littlewood, to his son Charles, for ever. He revokes this and gives him the houses for his lifetime. After the death of Charles, then to the lawful children of Charles, for ever. In default of children, the the house occupied by his son to his grandson Charles Johnson, for ever. The house occupied by Littlewood, to his grandson, Edward Woodford Johnson, for ever.

To his son Charles Edward, £100, in addition to what he has already given.

He revokes the bequest of £50 to Martha Selby.

Rest of will ratified.

Witnesses: William Newman, George Bentley, Clerks to Messrs Matthews and Pearson, Solicitors, Gravesend.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st November 1843

Charles Edward Johnson of Milton, Auctioneer and Appraiser.

To his cousin Henry Park Woodford of Milton, Wine Merchant, £200, 4 silver salts and spoons, 6 silver forks, his iron chest, all the mourning rings of his family, the portrait of his late father, all other portraits and pictures, except the portrait of his late wife.

To his cousin Edward William Woodford, his 2 silver salvers, as a token of his esteem to him and a small acknowledgment for his kindness and attention to him.

He gives his cousins John Alston Woodford and Jane Elizabeth Woodford, his collection of coins and trinkets, which will be found in a japanned cash box in his iron chest, to be equally shared and £100 each.

To his niece Betsey Sophia, wife of George James Thompson, late Betsey Johnson, £100.

To Mary Ann, daughter of George Wallis and Isabella, his wife, living at Shorne, the portrait of his late wife and her watch and all the other ornaments of the person, which were his late wife's , these are in the mahogany box in his iron chest. Also to Mary Ann Wallis, £500, which is to be invested in the Public Funds in his executor's name, from the interest, £5 per annum to be paid to her, the rest of the interest to accumulate until she is 21, when the principal sum to be paid to her. If she dies under 21, then half to be paid to the children of Ann, Mrs Leod ? Robinson, daughter of his late sister Betsey Murrell, equally shared if more than one. The other half to his niece Mary wife of [ ] Day, late Mary Johnson, and £100.

To George Wallis, £50 and all his clothes.

To Charles Johnson, son of his late brother Thomas, £200 and his watch and seal.

To Ann Robinson, £200 and such part of his plate not before given and all his table linen but not his blankets or counterpanes.

To Mary Johnson Burrows, his illegitimate daughter by Mary Burrows, now Mary Jackson, widow, £500.

To his housekeeper Mary Matthews, £200 and the mahogany chest of drawers with brass handles in his bed chamber and the dressing glass which stands on it, if she is in his service at his death, not otherwise.

To John Allen of Gravesend, Journeyman Cabinet Maker, £200.

He gives his glazed case of stuffed birds with the mahogany shelf and brackets on which it stands, to his friend Thomas Caddel of Milton, as a small token of his remembrance and of esteem for him.

He gives mourning not exceeding the value of 3 guineas to each of the following:

Edward William Woodford

Henry Park Woodford

John Alston Woodford

Thomas Caddel and Rebecca his wife.

William Wyburn Park of Shorne, Gentleman and Sophia, his wife.

His freehold real estate in Gravesend and Milton or elsewhere, the residue of his personal estate, not yet given, to Henry Park Woodford, upon trust, to sell all not consisting of money. He to pay his debts, funeral and probate costs and pay his legacies. Henry Park Woodford is his executor.

The residue to Ann Robinson and Jane Elizabeth Woodford, equally shared.

Witnesses: William Thorp, Ironmonger, 15 King Street, Milton Charles Pearson, Solicitor, Milton.

Proved 8th December 1843

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

RICHARD AUSTEN

who died 25th May 1827

Aged 41 Years

Also JOHN MATSON

Son in law of the above

who died 21st May 1849

Aged 41 Years

Also MARIA Wife of

GEORGE AUSTEN

who died 16th April 1853

Aged 23 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th May 1827

Richard Austen of Gravesend, Shipwright, Boat Builder and Victualler.

To his wife Elizabeth, all of his real and personal estate, goods and chattels, debts due, his business as shipwright, boat builder and victualler, all his interest in fishing smacks, Peter boats, or any other craft and his leaseholds. He appoints his wife his sole executor.

Witnesses: William Turner, Senior Joseph Langford William Turner, Junior

Proved 5th September 1827

Headstone and Body Stone

Erected

to the Memory of

NATHANIEL AUSTEN Esqre

late of Ramsgate in this County

who died in this Parish

on the 9th day of December 1841

Aged 34 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 6th January 1841

Nathaniel Austen, late of Ramsgate, now of London.

By an indenture dated 22nd November 1809, between Stephen Rains of the 1st part, himself of the 2nd part, Sophia Rains of the 3rd part and John Kingdom and George Austen of the 4th part, which is the marriage settlement made upon his marriage to Sophia Kingdom Rains, she is now deceased.

John Kingdom , Stephen Rains and George Austen to stand possessed of £1,000 3% reduced bank annuities in the Bank of England, which was transferred to them, upon trust, to allow the testator to receive the dividends and after his death for his wife to receive them. After the death of the survivor of them, the dividends to be transferred to their children. He has several children by his late wife now living, 2 of them Laura Augusta Sophia and Emily Henrietta are under 21 years, his wife died about the 4th of August 1833, without jointly ordering the trust fund, now in the Bank of England in the names of [ ] Kingdom, Rupert Rains of Trinity Square, City of London, Esquire and Francis Cobb Austen of Great Knightrider Street, Doctors' Common, City of London, Esquire , they are replacement trustees.

They to transfer the fund to his above daughters at 21 years of age or day of marriage, if earlier, in equal shares. If either die before then, then the whole to the survivor. If both die before then, then to his other children by his wife Sophia, then living, interest towards the maintenance and education of minors.

His personal estate and effects to his children by Sophia, then living, in equal shares.

He appoints Benjamin Austen of Raymond's Buildings, Gray's Inn, London, Esquire and George Austen of Inner Temple Lane, Fleet Street, Esquire, executors and guardians of his minor children.

Witnesses: John Galaford ?, George Webb, Clerks to Messrs Austen and Hebron ?, Raymond's Buildings, Gray's Inn.

Affidavit 22nd December 1841

George Webb of 4 Raymond's Buildings, Gray's Inn, Gentleman, states on oath, that he knew deceased well and that he was formerly of Ramsgate and late of Prescott Street, Goodman's Fields, St Mary, Whitechapel,Esquire.

He was one of the witnesses of the will and was present with John Galaford when the deceased signed his will and that they signed as witnesses in the presence of the deceased and of each other.

Proved 27th December 1841

Headstone

[ ]

ANN SMEADLEY BAKER

late of Lambeth, Surrey

who died the 4th of June 1792

Aged 68 Years

Also PETER, Son of

PETER and SARAH PARKER

who died the 20th of May 180[ ]

Aged 22 Years

BAKER see JOYNES

BAKER see SWORDS

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

GEORGE SHAND BARCLAY

Son of the late Mr JAMES BARCLAY

Merchant of Old Broad Street, London

who died October 17th 1815

in the 21st Year of his Age

“Yea, wher, O where can ev'n thy Thunders fall,

Christ's Blo[od]

O'er spreads and Shields

[ ]e

from them all”

Headstone and two Foot Stones,

Carved with Putti and Crown

(The carvings on this stone are very archaic for this date, is it a reused stone ?)

Sacred to the Memory of

THOMAS BARKER

who died June 29th 1832

Aged 53 Years

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

JANE BARNES, Daughter of

JOHN and ELIZABETH BARNES,

who departed this Life

the 3rd of Decbr 1810 Aged 6 Years

Also JOHN BATES BARNES

who died the 10th of October 1816

Aged 52 ears

Also ELIZABETH

Wife of the above

who died the 21st of November 1820

Aged 53 Years

ELIZABETH ARNOLD

Daughter of the above

who died the 6th of July 1826

Aged 27 Years

Likewise JEFFERY JOHN BARNES

Grandson of the above

who died the 29th of April 1830

[ ]

Chest Tomb, inscription on Top, parallel to Length

[Sacred]

to the Memory of MARY Wife of RICHARD BARTON departed this Life 27th January 18[ ]

Aged 57 Years Also RICHARD FISHER BARTON who departed [this]

Life the 18th of October 1810 Aged 48 Years Left [ ]

JA[ ] R

[ ]

BASE see HUGESSEN

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

Mr JOHN BAUCKHAM

who departed this Life

the 29th of August 1834

Aged 68 Years

Also SARAH Wife of the above

who departed this Life

the 29th of July 1850

Aged 82 Years

Also ANN Wife of

CHARLES BAUCKHAM

who departed this Life

the 10th of June 1835

Aged 32 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st January 1828

John Bauckham of Gravesend, Shipbuilder.

All his debts, funeral and probate costs to e first paid.

His furniture, beds, bedding, plate, linen, china and utensils, to his wife Sarah, absolutely.

His stock in trade, books, debts and other effects to his son in law John Scrimes, and sons Henry and William, upon trust. They to carry on with the partnership he is now in with his son George as ship and boat builders, for the lifetime of his wife Sarah, as long as she remains his widow. Trustees to pay a share of the profits from the business to his wife, under same condition.

After her death or remarriage, trustees to value his half share of the business and of the stock in trade and this to be first offered to his son George to purchase. If he declines then it to be sold.

He gives money from the sale and residue of his estate, to be equally shared between his children, John, Mary wife of John Scrimes , George, Elizabeth wife of John Wright, Maria Richardson, widow, William, Thomas, Charles, Henry and Robert.

He appoints John Scrimes, sons Henry and William Bauckham, executors and trustees.

Witnesses: Thomas Church Nathaniel Humfrage

Proved 19th November 1834

BECK see TADMAN

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

ISABELLA Wife of WILLIAM BEER

who departed this Life

the 11th of June 1810 Aged 32 Years

“Sweet Jesus why [ ]

[ ] dost thou Love

such worthless things as [ ]

Why is thy Heart still towards us

who seldom think of Thee”

Also ELIZABETH

Second Wife of the above WILLIAM BEER

who departed this Life

21st Decr 1821 Aged 51 Years

“ Nor pain nor grief nor anxious fear

Invade thy bounds no mortal woes

can reach the lovely Sleeper here

And Angels watch her soft repose”

Also the above WILLIAM BEER

who departed this Life

[ ] January 1817 [ ]

Rear of Headstone

In Memory of

FRANCIS BEER Son of

WILLIAM and ELIZABETH BEER

who died the 18th of February 1815

Age 2 Years

Also MARY ANN BEER

who died the 21st of January 1819

Aged 2 Years & 8 Months

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

ANN Wife of

WILLIAM BEER

who died January 9th 1844

Aged 74 Years

Also of JOHN ALEXANDER

Grandson of the above

who died July 14th 1847

Aged 9 Years

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

MARY Wife of

Mr ALEXR. BERNARD

who departed this Life

31st May 1809

Aged 29 Years

Also seven of their Infants

Left issue three Children viz.

ANNE, JOSEPH ALEXANDER and MARY

ANNE died 2nd November 1818 Aged 22 Years

MARY died 8th January 1820 Aged 18 Years

JOSEPH died 14th February 1826 Aged 26 ? Years

Also the above Mr ALEXR. BERNARD

who departed this Life

5th January 1846

in the 80th Year of his Life

Mrs MARY BERNARD Mother of

Mr ALEXANDER BERNARD

died the 2nd of November 1818

Aged 75 Years

Headstone

Woodville Burial Ground

Sacred to the Memory of

JOHN BLAND

who died December 20th 1830

Aged 18 Years

“Short was my Life, yet long my Rest,

Cut off in Youth as you may plainly see,

Nurs'd up with care, for parents dear had I,

Who lov'd me well and griev'd to see me die”

Headstone with Skull and Crossed Bones

Here lyeth the Body of

MARY BLEAK the Wife

of WM BLEAK of this

Parish who departed

this Life on ye 6th day

of July Anno Domi

1701 in the 28th Year

of her Age

BONE see HOOKER

BOWYER see WATTERS

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

Mr JOHN BRADDY

who died 6th October 1834

Aged 52 Years

Also PATTY his Wife

who died 26th April 1840

Aged 56 Years

JOHN Son of the above

died in his Infancy

CHARLOTTE ALICE JESSUP

Grand Daughter of the above

who died 16th October 1835

Aged 2 Years & 9 Months

Mr JAMES GOODHUGH JESSUP

who died 20th November 1843

Aged 43 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th May 1834

John Braddy of Bath Street, Gravesend, Victualler.

His household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china, stock in trade as a victualler, fixtures and utensils, to his wife Patty, John Hooker of Gravesend, Gentleman and William Bone of York Street, Westminster, Victualler, upon trust, to permit his wife to have the same for life, as long as she continues his widow.

After her death or remarriage, then upon trust, for their daughter Sophia wife of James Jessup of Gravesend, Cordwainer. Provided , in case his wife, at any time, ceases to carry on the business, his daughter Sophia to have first offer to take over the business at a valuation to be made.

His leasehold estate in Gravesend or elsewhere, to John Hooker and William Bone, upon trust, for the benefit of his wife, for life or remarriage. After her death then in trust for his daughter Sophia.

Residue of his personal estate to his 3 trustees, upon trust, they to sell that not consisting of money and pay his debts, funeral and probate costs and invest the residue in Government Stocks or Real securities and pay interest to his wife for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death, or remarriage, trustees to stand possessed of the funds for the benefit of of his daughter Sophia.

His freehold house named the Britannia, in Church Street, Gravesend and the adjoining house which he purchased from Charles Townson and all other real estate, to his trustees, upon trust, for the benefit of his wife for life, if she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then upon trust for the benefit of his daughter Sophia, independent of her husband's interests, she not able to sell or mortgage. After her death, the estate to be in trust for her children, equally shared., income towards their maintenance and education while they are minors.

He appoints his 3 trustees as his executors.

Witnesses: James Edmed John Sloper William Gunn

Proved 22nd December 1834

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th September 1843

James Goodhugh Jessup of Gravesend, Victualler.

All of his real estate, chattels and personal estate, to his good friends William Gunn of Gravesend, Baker and John Nightingale of Gravesend, Gentleman, upon trust, also the real and personal estate not belonging to him, also upon trust, to be disposed of according to the equities affecting them.

His real and personal estate belonging to him, is his “trust property”.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

His trustees to permit his wife Sophia to carry on his trade as a victualler or any business he may be engaged in, for life.

She to maintain and educate their children until they are 21 and if daughters their day of marriage if earlier.

For his sons reaching 21 years of age and daughters marrying in his wife's lifetime, his trustees can raise a sum of money not exceeding £50 for their advancement.

With his wife's written consent, trustees can sell his real and leasehold trust property and invest the proceeds for the benefit of his children

His wife, William Gunn and John Nightingale are his executors..................................

Witnesses: W. A. Combe, Solicitor, Gravesend George Edward Sharland, Solicitor, Gravesend.

Proved 27th February 1844. Power reserved to John Nightingale

Chest Tomb

Top Ledger

To the Memory of

ROBERT BRONGER Esq

who departed this Life

January [15th ] 1805

Aged 54 Years

Also

WILLIAM, JOHN & ELIZABETH

Children of the above who died in their [Infancy]

[Illegible Verses]

Also

ALEXANDER & MARY

Son and Daughter of

ALEXANDER and MARY SMITH

who died in their Infancy

East Side

Sacred to the Memory of

WILLIAM Son of

ROBERT BRONGER of this Parish

Son in law to

ALEXANDER SMITH of Milton

who was unfortunately drowned in Northfleet Hope

the 17th of August in the year of our Lord 1817

Aged 16 Years

South Side

Sacred to the Memory of

BENJAMIN ALEXANDER SMITH

Son of ALEXANDER and MARY SMITH

who died May 16th 1829 Aged 5 Years

Also WILLIAM ALEXANDER

Son of the above

who died June 12th 1833 Aged 13 Years

Likewise 10 Children who died in their Infancy

Also MARY ELIZABETH SMITH their Daughter

who died July [ ] 1842 ? Aged 8 Years and 6 Months

[Illegible Verses}

West Side

Sacred to the Memory of

RICHARD HURST SMITH Son of

ALEXANDER and ANNETTE SMITH

who died March 19th 1849 Aged 10 Months

Concise Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will Dated 27th October 1804

Robert Bronger of Gravesend, Victualler.

He is weak in body.

To his wife Mary, all household goods and furniture, plate, linen, china, stock in trade, book debts, ready money, securities for money, she to pay his debts and funeral costs.

His executors to place at interest from his stock in trade, £300 in Government stocks. He gives this stock to his son William, when he is 21, absolutely. The stock to be in the name of his wife until then, she to use income from it towards the maintenance and education of William until he is 21. If he dies before he is 21, the stock to be transferred to his wife.

He appoints his brother in law John Newin ?, of Tonge, Bailiff and his good friend [James] Waterman of Milton, Collecting Clerk to Messrs Becket and Company, Gravesend, Brewers, his executors.

Memorandum 29th October 1804

The sum of £400 (sic) mentioned in the will (sic), to be invested at interest for his son and transferred to him when he is 21. This sum has been altered from £400 to £300 ?

Witnesses: Philip Millon Charles Capon Charles Capon

Proved 27th June 1805 and 28th August 1805 ?

Value of goods, chattels and credits do not exceed £300

Headstone

Woodville Burial Ground

Sacred to the Memory of

Mr HENRY BROWN

Master Mariner of the

Town of Kingston upon Hull

who departed this Life

October the 15th 1813

Aged 26 Years

BUMSTEAD see RACKSTRAW

Headstone Foot and Body Stone with Putti

In Memory of

Mr NICHOLAS BUTTER

of this Parish

who died Decr ye 2nd 1718

Aged 65 ? Years

Also Mrs M BUTTER his Wife

who died Sept [ ]

Aged 6[ ] [Years]

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 2nd December 1718

Nicholas Butters of Gravesend, Hoyman.

He is sick and weak in body.

A brief religious preamble, his debts to be first paid.

To his wife Mary, his hoy or vessel named Nicholas and Mary, with all sails, yards, anchors, cables, ropes, ? , boats, oars and appurtenances, for her lifetime, as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then the above to his daughter Anna Butters, Spinster.

To his son Ellests Butters, 1 shilling and also 1 shilling each to his other children Michael, William, Mary Hornesle ?, Sarah Gurnett.

The residue of of his household goods, brass, pewter, linen, plate, ready money, debts owed, stock in trade and personal estate, to his wife, she is his sole executor.

He signs his will Butter, in the will always Butters

Witnesses: Sarah Rosher Mary Turner George Morton or Norton ?

Proved 17th December 1718

CABLE see WATTERS

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

SARAH CANE Wife of

JOHN CANE

of this Parish

who departed this Life

April 18th 1840

Aged 28 Years

Also ANN

Daughter of the above

who departed this Life

July 25th 1839

Aged 6 Months

Likewise CLARA

who departed this Life

August 6th 1840

Aged 4 Months and 3 Weeks

CANE see NYNN

Headstone

Woodville Burial Ground

Here lies the Body of

Mr CHARLES CAWALDEN

of New York, Merchant

who died 10th November 180[9]

Aged [ ]2 Years [ ]

[ ]

Burial Register has WALLDEN

Headstone with Female Head in Wreath

In Memory of

ANN Wife of

THOMAS CHEESEMAN

who departed this Life

the 16th of July 1791

Aged [ ]9 Years

Also SARAH [ Wife of ? ]

of the above

THOMAS CHEESEMAN

who died the 24th of June 1807

Aged 32 Years

“The Toils of Life and Pains of Death are O'er,

And Care and Pain and Sickness are no more”

Also the above

THOMAS CHEESEMAN

who died July the 5th 1810

Aged 54 Years

“Oh Cruel Death who would not spare,

A Loving Wife and Friend Sincere,

Took her away, left me behind,

The World to try and Friends to find”

CLARK see LORD

CLAY see KNORR

Low Chest Tomb, sides of Yellow Brick

[ ]

GEORGE CLEMENTS

Late of Worcestershire

who died 15th of June 1849

Aged 29 Years

“Death is Certain, Life's but a Span,

Prepare to meet thy God, O Mortal Man”

CLEMENTS see MAIR

Tablet on Wall with an Angel and Urn

Sacred to the Memory of

MIRA Wife of

RICHARD CLEAVELAND

of this Parish

who departed this Life

July the 27th 1823

Aged 28 Years

“To Wail ? Her Virtues ill befits my Grief,

What was my Bliss can now give no Relief,

A Husband Mourns the Best let Friendship tell,

Fame spreads her Worth her Husband knew it well”

Also ANN Wife of JAMES TURTLE

who died Novr 19th 1839

Aged 62 Years

CLUTTON see MURRELL

This inscription was misread by Colyer-Fergusson as

Golden, not Colden, no doubt erosion contributed to this.

Headstone and Body Stone, with Skull and Book

[Sacred to]

the Memory of

[ ]

who departed this Life the [ ]

1760 ? Aged 50 ? Years

Also SUSANNA COLDEN

who departed this Life

the 8th October 1787

Aged 56 Years

Likewise JOHN COL[DEN]

[ ]

who departed this Life[ ] December 1802

[ ]

Rear

Sacred to the Memory of

THOMAS CRAFTS COLDEN

who departed this Life

September 24th 182[4]

Aged 64 Years

Also THOMAS CRAFTS COLDEN

Son of the above

who departed this Life

July 10th 1827

Aged 41 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th October 1802

John Colden, late of Gravesend but now of Milton.

He is weak in body.

To his 2 grand daughters, Susannah Tennant, wife of George Tennant and Sarah Collins, wife of William Collins, £50 each in 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities he has in the Bank of England.

To his daughters Susannah Culver and Elizabeth Crafter and his son Thomas Crafts Colden, a morning ring each of I guinea value..

The residue of ready money, securities for money, debts owed, plate, personal estate and effects, more especially, 15 years on annuity or thereabouts, now due to him from his son Thomas, for a third part of the rent of his son's house, the Pope's Head in Gravesend, the whole rent of which is £50 per annum, 1 third of which the testator is entitled to during his life and which, although repeatedly applied for, his son has totally neglected to pay him. After his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid, this residue to be equally shared by his above 3 children.

He appoints Josiah Culver and William Crafter, his sons in law, to be his executors.

Witnesses: John Drew, Lieutenant Royal Artillery F[rancis ?] Genet

Proved 5th January 1803

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th February 1826

Thomas Crafts Colden of Gravesend, Waterman.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

His freehold house known as the Pope's Head in Gravesend, occupied by George King and all other real and personal estate, to his aunt Margaret Seabrooke, wife of Jonathan Seabrooke, of Gravesend, Pilot, for her sole benefit. She is to be his executor.

Witnesses: Ra. Bt. Gargrave, E. M. Gargrave, Leicester Place, Leicester Square, London, John Gasm. Craggs of same place.

Proved 5th September 1827

COLLINS see CRAIG

COLLINS see PANKHURST

Headstone and Body Stone

In Memory of

Mr ISAAC COOK

who departed this Life

the 22nd of March 1791

Aged 50 Years

Also Six of his Children

who died in their Infancy

Also RICHARD DOCKIN COOK

Son of the above

who died January the 10th 1799

Aged 28 Years

Also Mr GEORGE WALLACE

who died the 20th of November 1812

Aged 59 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th September 1789

Isaac Cook the Elder of Gravesend,Victualler.

He has a life insurance policy for £400 from the Equitable Assurance Office, Blackfriars Bridge, London. He gives the proceeds of this policy to his wife Elizabeth, in trust, to invest the money in Government or other good securities, for her benefit and that of their children. She to take the interest for her own benefit, free from the control of any future husband, for her lifetime. After her death, the principal money as she directs in her will that is fit and proper for his 4 children, Isaac, Richard, Elizabeth and Mary Cook, he “not doubting that the goodness of her heart and amiable disposition of which I have for a series of years had the pleasure to be partner to, will make a fair and equitable division thereof”

Also to his wife, all household goods and furniture, plate, linen, china and clothes, absolutely. Also the residue of his estate and effects, absolutely, provided if she remarries, his estate not to be subject to the debts or control of any future husband.

He appoints his wife his sole executor.

Witnesses: J. Seymour Elerth (sic) Seymour of Chelsea, P. Coren, Doctors' Commons.

Proved 6th April 1791

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

GEORGE COOPER Esqr

of this Town

Surgeon to the Honourable East India Company

who died February 13th 1798

Aged 70 Years

“He did Credit to every Situation,

As a Man and a Magistrate, he was Honest and Upright,

As a Friend and a Father he was Esteemed and Beloved,

And he lives Respected in the Memory of all who knew him”

Also to the Memory of

Mrs ELIZABETH COOPER

Wife of the above who died August 24th 1796

Aged [ ] [Years]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th January 1798

George Cooper of Gravesend, Surgeon.

His real estate in Ireland or elsewhere, to his daughter Arabella Lassells Cooper and his son George and their heirs, equally shared.

To his children in the East Indies, Mary Perneau, wife of Robert Saville Perneau, Esquire, Charles Cooper and Elizabeth Cooper, £100 each

Rings to the value of 1 guinea for each of his children, Mrs Perneau and Miss Perneau of Golden Square, London, Daniel Cassidy, Robert Preston, John Travers, Charles Thomas Coggan, John Haffy, John Pardan, Charles Lefebure, Samuel Grainshaw, John Johnstone, Charles Kite, John Constable, James Akerman, Esquires, Doctor Bugae ?, William George Ware, William Styles and Augustine Styles, one of his executors.

After payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs, the residue of ready money, securities for money, money in Public Funds, debts owed,plate, linen, china, goods, chattels, rights, credits, personal estate and effects, to his son George and daughter Arabella, equally shared.

His daughter's share to be invested in in one of the Public Funds in the name of his executors, upon trust, they to pay the dividends to Arabella, this money not to be liable to the control of any husband she may marry. After her death, then upon trust, the principal sum to be transferred to her children, equally shared. If she dies leaving no children, then the money to his son George, if George dies under 21, leaving no lawful children, then the money to daughter Arabella.

He appoints Augustine Styles of Milton, Gentleman and his son George Cooper, executors.............

Witnesses: Edward Lark William Farbrace Grainshaw Jno Evans

Codicil 8th February 1798

He has given the residue of his estate, equally shared, to his son and daughter, George and Arabella, with particular instructions concerning his daughter's share and, that if his daughter dies leaving no issue and his son dies under 21, without issue, the survivor of them to have the whole residue. He now authorises his executors to, if they find it expedient, pay part of the share of either of them, not exceeding £150, to enable either of them to go abroad or for any other purpose, which their advancement may justify.

Rest of will conformed.

Witnesses: W. F. Grainshaw Jno. Evans

Proved 2nd March 1798 Power reserved to George Cooper.

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

JOHN CORMACK

A Pupil Teacher in the

Gravesend and Milton National Schools

who died January 21st 1853

Aged 19 Years

Beloved and Lamented by his

Master, Schoolfellows and Friends

Headstone

[ ]

MARY, Widow of

THOMAS COVENEY

who died 5th of October 1848

Aged 80 Years

“Verily, verily, I say unto you,

except a corn of Wheat fall into

the ground and die it abideth alone

but if it die it bringeth forth much Fruit”

John 12th Ch. V. 24th

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

MARTHA Wife of

JOHN CRAFTER

Daughter of JOHN & ALICE SLOPER

who died 17th January 1815

Aged 23 Years

Likewise three Children of

JOHN & ALICE SLOPER

who died in their Infancy

Also JOHN SLOPER

who died 18th March 1840

in his 73rd Year

Also ALICE his Wife

who died 6th October 1840

Aged 76 Years

Also JOHN NIGHTINGALE

who married ALICE Daughter of

JOHN & MARTHA CRAFTER

who died 23rd December 1849

Aged 40 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 13th March 1840

John Sloper of Gravesend, Pipe Maker.

All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

All his real and personal estate to John Lukes of Gravesend, Tailor, and William Ditchburn of Gravesend, Rope Maker and his grand daughter Alice Crafter, upon trust. They to permit his wife (Alice), to have the use of his household furniture, plate, linen, and china, for life and to have the rents and dividends from his estate, for life.

After her death, the house he lives in in Bath Street, Gravesend, to his grand daughter Alice Crafter, for ever. To his trustees, his 6 houses in a court or yard in Bath Street, Gravesend, upon trust, they to permit his nephew Joseph Sloper of Gravesend, Victualler, to receive the rents and profits, until his youngest child is 21, for their maintenance and education. When the youngest child is 21, the houses to go to the surviving children of Joseph Sloper, equally shared. If any die under 21, their share to be equally divided between the survivors.

To his nephew Henry Sloper of Chatham. Shipwright, £100, after testator's wife's death and payment of his debts and legacies.

His leasehold estate and residue of his personal estate to his grand daughter Alice Crafter, absolutely.

He appoints John Lukes, William Ditchburn and Alice Crafter, his executors and gives each of them £25 for the troubles they may have as executors.

Witnesses: George Ireland Russell, Surgeon of Gravesend John Hooker of Gravesend William Gunn of Gravesend, Baker Francis Southgate, Solicitor of Gravesend.

Proved 20th April 1840

Fallen Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

Mr WILLIAM CRAFTER Senr.

37 Years Superintendent in the

Military Communications, Gravesend

14 Years Ruler of Pilots

who died 1st of December 1830

Aged 78 Years

Also MARY JANE Wife of

Mr WILLIAM CRAFTER Junr.

Royal Engineers Department

who died 22nd of December 1836 ?

Aged 43 Years

Headstone, Body and Foot Stones

Sacred to the Memory of

WILLIAM CRAIG of this Parish

who departed this Life November 11th 1828

Aged 56

Also Mrs ELEANOR COLLENS

who died November 7th 1828 Aged 65

Also MARGARET GARRICK

(Niece of the above)

died April 26th 1813 Aged 12

“Far from this World of Toil & Strife,

They're present with the Lord,

The Labours of this Mortal Life,

End in a large Reward”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th October 1828

William Craig of West Street, Gravesend, Mariner.

After payment of his debts and funeral costs, he gives his wife Ann, all his personal estate, absolutely and appoints her his executor.

He signs the will with his mark X

Witnesses: James Mathews, Junior Jesse Rebus

Proved 11th May 1829

CRANE see PANKHURST

CROSTHWAITE see TURNER

Chest Tomb

A Fine Specimen in Good Preservation in 1913.

Ledger

Sacred to the Memory of

ELIZABETH CRUDEN Wife of

WILLIAM CRUDEN

who died November 17th 1805

Aged 73 Years

Also GEORGE CRUDEN Son of

the said WILLIAM & ELIZABETH CRUDEN

who died April 1st 1809

Aged 41 Years

Also WILLIAM CRUDEN

who died November 13th 1809

Aged 76 Years

Also JOHN CRUDEN

who died July 9th 1813

Aged 47 Years

Also ROBERT PIERCE CRUDEN

who died October 30th 1847

Aged 72 Years

Also FRANCES CRUDEN

Widow of the above

who died April 24th 1875

Aged 89 Years

North Side

In this vault are deposited the Mortal Remains of

WILLIAM MAY Esquire

Consul General in Great Britain for

the Kingdom of the Netherlands

who died August the 9th 1827

in the 69th Year of his Age

In Office Distinguished by his Extensive Knowledge

and enlarged views of the Commercial Relations between States

and in Private Life Honoured and Beloved for his

Endearing Social Virtues

Also MARIA HERMINIA Relict of the above WILLIAM MAY Esqr

who died Novr 4th 1847 in the 87th Year of her Age

South Side

Here rest the Remains of the undermentioned Children of

ROBT. PIERCE CRUDEN & FRANCES CRUDEN

Viz SOPHIA, born May 16th and died May 17th 1820

HARRIET died Jany 11th 1821 Aged 2 Years & 3 Months

JAMES died August 4th 1821 Aged 6 Years

HENRIETTA died July 24th 1826 Aged 15 Months

WILLIAM MAY died June 11th 1830 Aged 17 Years

JAMES died April 21st 1848 Aged 27 Years

Also MARIA CRUDEN born March 27th 1817 died May 7th 1909

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th October 1809

William Cruden the Elder of Gravesend, Gentleman.

First his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

He appoints his son in law Nicholas Gilbee of Denton, Esquire and his son Robert Pierce Cruden, executors.

To Nicholas Gilbee and his wife Ann, £100 for mourning, to William. Mary, Henrietta and Henry, children of his late son William, £25 each for mourning.

To his son £50, after he is discharged from H.M. Service, £10 within 6 months and the residue by annual instalments of £10, if dies before all the money is given, the residue goes to testator's residual personal estate.

£50 to be expended by his son Robert Pierce towards the education of William Cruden, son of his late son George.

Household furniture, plate, linen,china, ready money, money in Public stocks, other securities , personal estate and effects, to his son Robert Pierce, for ever.

His real estate in Gravesend, Milton and Chalk or elsewhere , to his son Robert Pierce, for ever.

The vault built by him in Gravesend churchyard to be kept in good repair by his son Robert Pierce.

Witnesses: Christopher Bedingfield, Gravesend Edward Pynan Johnson, his Clerk Elizabeth Glue, Servant to Mr Cruden.

Proved 23rd January 1810 Power reserved to Nicholas Gilbee.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th June 1814

William May of Jefferies Square, City of London, Merchant, Consul General.

(This will is rather disappointing, containing no details of monetary values or any mention of real estate.)

First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid as soon as possible.

All his household goods, furniture, plate, linen and china, to his wife Mary, absolutely.

By articles of co-partnership, bearing the same date as this will, between himself, James Alewyn and his son William May, both of Jefferies Square, Merchants, they agreed to carry on together as Merchants, subject to the covenants and provisions of the articles.

I case of the death of either of the partners, the business will be carried on. He ratifies the articles and that his share of the capital or joint stock and interest in the business, will go to his wife and his partners, upon trust. When the time is right, they to convert his personal estate and produce of his partnership property into money, invest it in the Public Funds or Real securities and pay income from it to his wife, for life. After her death, upon further trust, to transfer the trust money,stocks and securities and apply income for the benefit of his children, as directed by his wife's will. In default of directions, the funds to be transferred to his children, equally shared..............................

He appoints his trustees to be his executors.

Witnesses: Kennett Dixon, Angel Court, Solicitor, James Hubbock, his Clerk

Proved 14th November 1827. Power reserved to May May, his Widow and James Alewyn.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd June 1843

Robert Pierce Cruden of Milton, Esquire, (Author of an History of Gravesend)

All his real and personal estate to William May and John William May both of Fenchurch Street, London, Esquires, upon trust. They to pay to his wife Frances, rents and dividends from his estate, for life. After her death, upon further trust, and by the terms of his marriage settlement with his wife, then Frances May, dated 12th of March 1807, trustees to dispose of the estate.

He appoints his trustees to be his executors.

Witnesses: John Matthews, Solicitor, Gravesend Thomas John Phillips, Wellington Road, St. John's Wood.

Proved 6th January 1848

Chest Tomb shaped like a Coffin

North Side

Sacred to the Memory of

Mrs SUSANNAH CRUDEN

who died the 22nd of July 1842

Aged 72 Years

Headstone and large Body Stone

(The surname on the transcript from Colyer Fergusson's record

is Curds but the testator's signature on this will is clearly Curd, as are

the surnames of other family members who feature in the will.)

In Memory of

WILLIAM CURD

of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 13th of June 1822 *

Aged 54 Years

Also POLLY CURD

Wife of the above

who departed this Life

the 6th of September 1850

Aged 78 Years

Rear of Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

BRIDGET Wife of

WILLIAM CURD

who departed this Life

the 27th of August 18[ ] * *

Aged 31 Years

Also MARY, LUCY, HARRIOT,

ELIZA and WILLIAM

who died in their Infancy

THOMAS CURD Son of

WILLIAM & POLLY CURD

who departed this Life

the 19th of September 1838

Aged 30 Years

Also WILLIAM CURD

who departed this Life

the 28th of April 1840

Aged 35 Years

* In the transcript of Colyer Fergusson's record, the date is 21st June but in the probate notes on the will the date is recorded as the 13th of June.

**In the transcript of Colyer Fergusson's record, the date is 1801 but it must be in the 1830's, closer to her husband's 1840 date.

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 21st August 1821

William Curd of Gravesend, Bricklayer.

To his son Isaac, £50 at the age of 21.

All his leasehold houses and land in Gravesend and Milton or elsewhere and all shares and residue of his personal estate and effects, to John West of Gravesend, Tinplate Worker, John Hooker of Gravesend, Baker and his wife, Polly Curd, his trustees and executors, upon trust.

They to collect his money together and sell from his personal estate, items not consisting of money, except furniture, plate, linen, china and except his leasehold estate, stock and implements used in his trade,

His trade to be continued and managed by his executors, for such time as he has a child living under the age of 21.

His wife, for as long as she continues as his widow, to use his furniture, plate, linen and china, she to maintain and educate his children.

His executors will pay for his funeral and the probate costs and place surplus money into Government or Real securities.

His freehold houses and land in Gravesend or elsewhere and all other real estate to his executors, upon trust. They to permit his son William, as long as his son and the executors agree, to carry on his trade. While his son continues with the business, he will be paid from the profits £25 per annum besides his board and lodging in the house. The executors can remove his son William from the management of the business, whenever they think proper and they to then manage the business as they think it is beneficial to his estate.

His wife to receive for as long as she remains his widow, the annual rents, interest, dividends and the profits from the business, she maintaining and educating his children from his present wife and those by his former wife.

Upon further trust, in case his wife dies or remarries while any of their children are minors, then the whole of the income from his estate will go towards the maintenance and education of his minor children, as the executors think proper......................................

Trustees to stand possessed of freehold and leasehold estate, investments, household goods, for his children from both marriages, when all are 21, they to share equally the estate.

When his real and personal estate becomes dividable, his son William, to have first offer of taking up the bricklaying business, he paying the established valuation. If he is then dead or declines to take over the business, then his brother Isaac can be offered the business at that valuation...........

He appoints his wife guardian of his minor children.

After his wife's death or remarriage and he still has minor children, John West and John Hooker will be their guardians............................................................................

Witnesses: James Edmed, Gravesend William Glover, Gravesend Phillip Dadd, Gravesend.

Proved 18th July 1822. John West is an Ironmonger, power reserved to John Hooker.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th May 1849

Polly Curd of Gravesend, Widow.

First all her debts, funeral ans probate costs to be paid.

To Harriot Curd daughter of her late husband by his former wife, £100

To Sarah Sunnucks wife of Stephen Sunnucks of Perry Street, Northfleet, grand daughter of her late husband, £200, this is given in consequence of the will of her late father, William Bargrove. Testator's son benefited by this will with others but it seems Sarah, his only child, was excluded ?

To each of her executors, 19 guineas each.

To William Glover of Gravesend, Gentleman and Edward Gregory of Gravesend, Draper, (her executors and trustees), all her real and personal estate, they to convert into money all that in her personal estate not consisting of money and to call in all debts. Within 12 months of her death, they to sell her real estate and share all the money raised among her children, equally, they are, Isaac Curd, John Eve Curd and Mary Anne Curd.

She signs the will with her mark X

Witnesses:Francis Thomas Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend W. J. Homewood, Clerk to Messrs Glover and Son, Gravesend.

Proved 30th September 1850

Fallen Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

PHILLIP DADD

who departed this Life

the 9th of October 181[1]

Aged 68 Years

Also MILLECENT

Wife of the above

who departed this Life

the 13th of May 1783

Aged 50 Years

Likewise REBECCA PASTE

Sister of the above

who departed this Life

the 15th of October 1788

Aged 49 Years

Also Seven Children of the above

by ANN his Second Wife

who died in their Infancy

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th October 1811

Phillip Dadd of Milton, Victualler.

To his wife Ann, £250 absolutely.

To Henry Warren, Surgeon of Gravesend and James Edmed of Milton, Gentleman (a Solicitor), £250 and interest from the date of his death, at the rate of 5%, upon trust, they to invest it in Government stock or Real securities, on behalf of his son Philip. If his son dies under 21 years, leaving no lawful issue, then the money to his daughter Eleanor Dadd and his son William, in equal shares.

His trustees to pay the interest towards the maintenance and education of his son Philip, as they think fit, until he is 21 or dies before then.

To his trustees, £350 stock, upon trust, to invest as before, for the benefit of his daughter Eleanor, if she dies under 21, leaving no lawful issue, then the £350 stock, in trust for his sons Philip and William, equally shared at 21 years of age. The interest towards the maintenance and eduction of his daughter Eleanor until she is 21.

He gives his trustees £250 with interest together with the interest of the last mentioned sum, at 5%, to invest as before, upon trust, for his son William. If he dies under 21 leaving no lawful issue, then the money in trust for his son and daughter Philip and Eleanor in equal shares.

Trustees to pay the £250 plus interest to son William, as they think fit, when he is 21.

He gives interest and dividends from the Public Funds due at his death, for his wife Ann's benefit and either of his 3 children.

He gives the bed, bedstead, furniture and chest of drawers in the room of his daughter Eleanor to her.

His leasehold house in Milton and elsewhere, and residue of personal estate and effects, to his trustees, upon trust. They to allow his wife to have the furniture, plate, linen and china and implements , for life, as long as she remains his widow. She is also to live in his now dwelling house and she to receive the income from his leasehold premises and profits from his business, which he directs to be carried on. She to maintain and educate his children until they are 21.

A valuation and inventory to be made of his stock in trade, furniture and implements as soon as possible after his death.

The residue of his personal estate, in trust, that not consisting of money, to be sold, except furniture, plate, linen and china, leaseholds or stock employed in his business.

If his wife does not wish to carry on the trade, trustees can let his leasehold house (an inn ?) and dispose of his stock in trade and furniture to the person wishing to buy the business But if son Philip is then living and over 21, he to have first offer of the business.

Trustees to possess money from rents and profits of his leasehold estate and residue of his personal estate, money from letting the business and pay for his funeral , probate costs, debts and legacies. Surplus to be invested in Government stock or real securities, upon trust, to pay his wife, for life, rents and profits and dividends, while she remains his widow, she to maintain and educate his children until they are 21 or day of marriage of daughters if earlier.

After his wife's death or remarriage, trustees to hold his now house and business and let it until his children are all 21 or if a girl, married and dispose of the stock and implements, if not before let...................................

He holds the leasehold property (the business) from [ ] Budgen of Dartford, in trust for his son Philip, after his wife's death or remarriage.

His silver pint pot to his daughter Eleanor.

He appoints his wife guardians of his minor children, if she dies while they are still minor then his other trustees will be guardians.

He appoints his trustees his executors.

He signs the will with his mark X

Witnesses: Jos. Bullock George Evans

Proved 13th December 1811

DADD see MISSING

Headstone, Displaced

Sacred to the Memory of

ELIZABETH Daughter of

FRANCIS & ELIZ[ABETH] [DALE] ?

Who died the 21st of March [ ] Aged

[ ] Years

“A Gift too g[ ]

[ ]

Grief [ ]

Stone [ ]

more”

Also the above[ ]

DALE who died [ ]

[ ]

Fine Chest Tomb

Ledger

[ ]

Mrs REBECCA DALTON

who died the [ ]

Septr 1761

Aged 25 Years

Also

Mr DANIEL WATMORE

who died the 16th July 1776

Aged 70 Years

Also

THOMAS DALTON Esq of Milton

who died 1st July 1796

Aged 73 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd July 1776

Daniel Watmore of Gravesend, Distiller.

To his brother in law Thomas Dalton of Gravesend, Wine Merchant, for ever, his half share of a piece of ground in the High Street, Milton and buildings on it. He and Thomas Dalton jointly purchased it from Joseph Gloslier ? of Milton, Waterman. Also his half share of a piece of land adjoining the latter, on the north side, which he and Thomas Dalton purchased from William Mould of Gravesend, Waterman. Also his half share of a house now being built on the front part of the 2 pieces of land near the buildings on the latter land.

Also to Thomas Dalton, his goods, chattels, stock in trade and utensils from his partnership with Thomas Dalton, money and securities for money, (either joint securities with Thomas Dalton or separately), book debts, residue of his rights, credits, personal estate and effects, for ever, subject to the payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs and the payment of 2 guineas to his respected friend Thomas Pattinson of Gravesend, Gentleman (probably for a gold ring).

He appoints Thomas Dalton sole executor.

Witnesses: William Cleverly Jno Fletcher John Pattinson.

Proved 23rd July 1776

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th May 1796

Thomas Dalton, Esquire of Milton, (Wine Merchant)

He has given to his daughter Mary Ann Scoones, £1,000 upon her marriage with William Scoones of Tonbridge, Gentleman. He now gives her £5,000, within 12 months after his death.

He gives to his daughter Mary Ann and her husband William Scoones, £100 for mourning for themselves and their children.

To his daughter Charlotte Smart wife of Captain Thomas Smart of the Corps of Engineers, £6,000, within 12 months of his death. To them and their children, £100 for mourning.

To his executors 5 guineas each for mourning rings.

All his real estate in Milton and Allhallows, Kent and any other real estate, to the use of his son Thomas, for ever.

After the payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs, the residue of ready money, securities for money, money in the Public Funds, debts owed, plate, linen, china, goods, chattels, rights,credits, personal estate and effects, to his son Thomas, for ever.

He appoints his son Thomas, William Scoones and John Evans of Milton, Gentleman, executors.

Witnesses: William Smith Thomas Munns Jno Mill Evens

Proved 18th July 1796

DEAN see ATTER

Headstone

Woodville Burial Ground

In Memory of

Lieut. Colonel THOMAS DEANE, Royal [ ]

who died on board the William East India-man

at Gravesend the 27th December 1815

Aged 37 Years

This Stone was erected by his

Cousin Germain M. POLLOCK

Chest Tomb

Ledger

Sacred to the Memory of

DENNIS DELAP

Late Brewer ?

[3 lines eroded]

WILLIAM DELAP

[12 lines eroded]

South Side

All that was Mortal of

MARY the Wife of JOHN DELAP

is deposited beneath

The Immortal Part is [ ]

“Through the Merits of [ ] Redeemer

To him who gave it”

This Separation took place the 14th of May 1779

after a Union of [30] Years*

* See Mary Delap's will. Colyer Fergusson had 6[ ] here.

North Side

Here Resteth the Remains of

Mrs M. RICHARDS Wife of Mr R. RICHARDS of London

and Daughter of the late Mrs DELAP who departed this Life

September 8th 1828 Aged 51 ? Years

West Side

Also MILDRED JOLLY Niece of

MILD ? RICHARDS

and Daughter of

WM & SARAH EVERSFIELD

of this Parish

who died Sept 2nd 1831

Aged 30 Years

East Side

[ ]

[E]VERSFIELD [ ]

10th [ ]

[Aged] [ ] Ye[ars]

[ ] the above [ ]

[EVERS]FIELD

[ ]

[ ] 1861

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th February 1776

Mary Delap, wife of John Delap of Gravesend, Upholsterer.

By her marriage settlement dated 19th and 20th February 1746, (she was then Mary Watts of Rochester, Spinster) and she was of the first part, John Delap of the second part, John Watts, Junior of Rochester, Watchmaker and John Watts, Senior of Canterbury, Watchmaker, of the third part. The house, barn, stables, outhouses, yards and garden and land belonging, planted with cherry trees and land called Crab's at Stockbury, then occupied by Christopher Sears, which had been conveyed to John Watts Senior and John Watts, Junior for use of testator and of which, four fifths are hers.

If she had no children by John Delap or if they died without issue in her lifetime, then after her death, her property to whomever she directs by will or deed.

John Watts, Junior, the last surviving trustee of the indenture, has now died, he would have taken possession of the property. She now gives it to her husband John Delap, for life. After his death, then to her nephew Jarvis Maplesden of West Malling, Tanner, for life. After his death, to her cousin Edward Watts of Gravesend, Gentleman, for ever.

The sum of £500 is invested in annuities or shares of annuities, payable by the Governor and Company of Merchants of Great Britain, trading in the South Seas and parts of America, for the encouragement of the Fishing ?, called the Old South Sea Annuities ?, with all her rights pursuant to her marriage settlement. After her death, the annuities to Edward Watts, upon trust, he to pay John Delap, for life, the income from the annuities. After his death, upon trust, £200 annuities, part of the £500, to be shared equally between Rachel, wife of William Pemble of Cobham, Esquire, Mary, wife of Francis Hartridge of Leeds, (Kent), Farmer, Ann and Charlotte Maplesden of Shorne, Spinsters or such of them then living.

The sum of £300 of the annuities remaining, upon trust, the income from them to her cousin Margaret Allman, Widow, for life. After the death of the survivor of John Delap and Margaret Allman, then Edward Watts to transfer the annuities as follows: £100 to William Oxlad of Gravesend, Fisherman, on condition that Oxlad pays, equally (shared ?) to her old servants Marcy Swan, Widow and Sarah, wife of John Fordan ?, if then living but not otherwise, £20 . If Oxlad does not pay this legacy the £100 annuities to be returned to Edward Watts who will pay the legacy.

£50 of annuities to her cousin Elizabeth Paris, Widow, if living but if dead then to Edward Watts.

Another £50 of the annuities to her cousin Ann wife of Andrew Vinson, if she is then dead, the annuities to go, equally shared, to her children then living, except her daughter who now or lately lived with Joseph Favihall ?, she to have no share of this bequest.

The remaining £100 annuities to be shared between Thomas and Daniel Allman or the survivor, they are sons of Margaret Allman. If both are dead, then to be shared equally between Margaret wife of William Matthews and Ruth Allman, the daughters of Margaret Allman. If they are both dead, then to Edward Watts...............................................

She appoints Edward Watts as her sole executor.

Witnesses: Jno Wakefield Charles ? Kelly ? John Evans

Proved 28th July 1779

DENNETT see NYNN

Headstone

In Memory of

Three Children of

THOMAS CARPENTER DIXON

and SUSANNA his Wife

MARY Obt August 6th 1836

Aged 3 Years & 9 Months

MARY ANN Obt Dec 27th 1837

Aged 8 Months

THOMAS Obt Jany 17th 1838

Aged 7 Years & 9 Months

Also JOHN HAM Grandfather of the above

Obt January 13th 1848 Aged 82

Small Headstone

In Memory of

JAMES DONALDSON Esq

Second O[ ]

of the [ ]

[ ]

DONMALL see HUGESSON

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

EDWARD Son of

JOHN & SARAH DOUGHTY

of this Parish

who died 4th July 1840

Aged 4 Months

Also JOHN WILLIAM

who died 4th January 1845

Aged 11 Years & 5 Months

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

ISABELLA only Daughter of

the late JAMES DREW Esqre

of Clifton, Gloucestershire

who died 2nd November 1839

in her 16th Year

“Nipp'd in the Bud, so Beautiful and Good,

Her Blessed Spirit now rests with her God”

Chest Tomb, Ledger on Red Brick Base

In this V[ault]

are deposited the Remains of

Mrs ELIZABETH DREWRY

Wife of

Mr GEORGE DREWRY

of this Parish

who departed this Life

October 15th 1816

Aged 47 ? Years *

Also 3 of their Children

HARRIET, JOHN and GEORGE

Likewise the Remains of

Mr WILL[IA]M ROWE

who departed this Life

September 27th 1848

Aged 52 Years

* Colyer Fergusson has 17, rather unlikely.

Headstone (with Skulls and other Symbols) and Body Stone

Here lieth the Body of

Mr JAMES DUNSTON

one of the Jurats of the

Corporation

who departed this Life

N[ovember] 4th 17[58]

Aged 70 Years

Also MARY his Wife

who departed this Life

August 19th 178[ ]

Aged 90 Years and [ ]

Months

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 5th July 1756

James Dunston, Gentleman and Jurat of the Corporation of Gravesend and Milton.

No religious preamble, unusual at this date.

To his wife Mary, all his real estate, for life, after her death, his ½ share of 2 houses at the upper end of Gravesend High Street, to Elizabeth and Ann Gladdish and their heirs for ever.

The house he now lives in and the house adjoining , after his wife's death, to Mary Thomson, wife of Thomas Thomson and her heirs for ever.

Also after his wife's death, his house in Meopham called Prest Hood, occupied by Francis and David Hunt, to his kinswoman Ann Whitfield, wife of Charles Whitfield and her heirs for ever.

Also, after his wife's death, the house called Lehoe ?, in Shorne, occupied by John Read, to Mary Lance wife of William Lance and her heirs for ever.

The residue of his goods, chattels and personal estate to his wife, absolutely, she is his sole executor.

Witnesses: John Clarabut ? John Prodger ? John Fenner ?

Proved 18th January 1759

Low Headstone

Erected to the Memory of

JOSHUA ELKIN

of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 1st of May 1815

Aged 58 Years

Also JANE his Wife

who departed this Life

the 20th of December 1845

Aged 80 Years

According to the Find my Past Kent Probate Index, there is a Consistory Court of Rochester will for Joshua Elkin but the County Archives report that they have no record of it ?

ELLEY see EVEREST

Headstone and Body Stone, Badly Eroded

[Sacred to the]

Memory of [ ]

ELLIS who [died] [ ]

[ ] 1749 Aged [ ]

Years Also ELIZA [ ]

Daughter

[ ] Obt 1753

Headstone

To the Memory of a Beloved Son

Lieut. G. W. ELLISON R.N.

Who died at the early Age of 19

The Afflicted Parents Capt. JOSEPH ELLISON R.N.

And his Wife HESTER have erected this Stone

He was Affectionate and Brave, the whole Tenor of his Short Life

evinced his Affection and as a Lieutenant of H. M Ship Melampus

in the Memorable Defeat of the French Frigate Squadron near Tory

Island on the 12th of Octr. 1798, he gave a Manly and Applauded

Proof of his Bravery. Obt. January 27th 1801

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

Three Sons and Two Daughters of

ROBERT and JANE EVANS

ELIAS died the 24th of July 1800 Aged 3 Years

ANN died the 11th of May 1801 Aged 8 Years

DAVID died the 18th of June 1807 Aged 13 Months

ISAAC died the 9th of September 1808 Aged 3 Months

ANN d[ied] [ ]

1816 Aged 4 ?

On the West Wall, divided into 3 Tablets

Top Tablet

In Memory of

Mr JOHN MILLS EVANS

who departed this Life

April 14th 1823 Aet. 53

Also Mr HENRY WILSON MILLS

who departed this Life

June 8th 1820 Aet 71 ?

Middle Tablet

Also of Mr JOHN EVANS

who departed this [Life]

on Sunday July the 7th 1803

[at the ]Ag[e] of 68

Bottom Tablet is Blank

Headstone

In Memory of

MARY EVEREST Wife of

GEORGE EVEREST

of this Parish

who died September 13th 1779

Aged 44 Years

Also GEORGE EVEREST

who died June 6th 1785

Aged 47 Years

Also two of their Children

(who died in their Infancy ?)

Also MARY ELLEY

who died July 29th 1840

Aged 38 Years

Likewise two of her Children

who died in their Infancy

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 3rd June 1785

George Evans the Elder of Gravesend, Blacksmith.

He appoints his brother in law William Day of Chatham and his friend Thomas Troughton of Milton, executors.

To his wife Eleanor, his household goods and implements, plate, linen and china, stock in trade, the better to help bring up their children.

To his daughter Ann wife of Benjamin Sluckforth, £20.

To his executors all his money and investments in his name and the name of Richard Forman of the Tower of London, or of any other person in trust for him, upon trust. They to call in money owed and convert that not consisting of money into money and pay his debts, legacies, funeral and probate charges. The residue, upon trust, to invest in Public Funds and pay dividends to his wife for life as long as she remains his widow, towards her maintenance and of his 5 children, George, James, Mary, Elizabeth and Richard.

After his wife's death, they to transfer the funds to his children in equal shares when they are 21, in the meantime the income towards their maintenance and education.

To his trustees his one twelve share of the fishing vessel called the Two Friends of Gravesend and things belonging to it and profits. When advantageous, they to sell his share and use the proceeds for the same purposes as above. They to deduct their costs and expenses.

He signs the will with his initials, likely too ill, dying only 3 days later.

Witnesses: Anthony Peck E. Watts

Proved 11th July 1785

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

HUBERT Son of

HENRY & MARTHA EVERSFIELD

who died 14th May 1836

Aged 4 ½ Years

H.W. ?

Son of the above

who died 18th Feb 1850

Aged 22 Years

EVERSFIELD see DELAP

EYRES see GYLES

FARR see UPTON

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

JAMES THOMAS FELLGATE

Son of

DAVID & MARY FELLGATE

who died 26th Sept 1833

Aged 37 Years

Also MARY FELLGATE

who died 25th Jany 1837

Aged 70 Years

Also DAVID FELLGATE

who died 1st March 1840

Aged 67 Years

Also the undermentioned Children of

EDWARD & MARY FELLGATE

Viz ELIZABETH who died 13th [ ]

1831 Aged 13 Months

THOMAS LUKE who died 7th Oct ? 18[ ]

Aged 6 Yrs & [ ] Mos

SUSANNAH EMILY

who died 17th Jany 1840 Aged 3 Yrs & 9 Mos

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th February 1840

David Fellgate of Gravesend, Cooper.

First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

His freehold premises at Swan Yard at Milton and all other real estate to his son Edward of Gravesend, Druggist, upon trust.

He gives to his son David all of his interest in the Cooper's shop and business in Gravesend, stock in trade, utensils and tools, absolutely.

He gives his horse and cart, oil house and effects in his business to his son Edward, absolutely.

To his grand daughter Sophia Fellgate, daughter of his son Edward, £20 and his gold watch.

To Elizabeth Maria Stone of Gravesend, £20.

He gives all the ground and houses in Gravesend, which he hold under lease from Mr Hawley and his furniture, plate, linen, china and residue of goods, chattels, effects and personal estate, to his son Edward. He gives Edward so much of his freehold and leasehold estate and personal estate, upon trust, to sell, the proceeds to be held by him upon trust and, after payments of his debts, funeral, probate costs and legacies, Edward to have the residue absolutely. Son Edward is his sole executor.

Witnesses: Francis Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend Francis Thomas Southgate, his Clerk.

Proved 17th March 1840

Small Headstone

Here lieth the Body of

SARAH the Daughter of

RICHARD & SARAH FENNINGS

who died ye 19th of June 1768

Aged 6 Months

Also PHILLIP their Son

who died 15th Novbr, 1769

Aged 7 Months

Headstone

In Memory of

MARY ANN Wife of

THOMAS FISHER

who departed this Life

18th of June 1815

Aged 27 Years

Also the above

THOMAS FISHER

who died the 8th January 181[4]

Age 36 Years

And two of their Children

CHARLES BECKET

who died 13th February 1810

Aged 2 Years 11 Months

THOMAS

who died the 5th May 1813

Aged 9 Months

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th November1813

Thomas Fisher of Gravesend, (Ironmonger and Insurance Agent).

He is weak in body.

All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

His life is insured for £1,000, which is to be cashed.

His furniture and linen, (except that deemed by his executors fit to be kept for carrying on his trade and the needs of his minor children), to be sold. The business to be carried on for his minor children's mutual support.

He wishes his son William Harman Fisher to be brought up in his business for the benefit of his sisters' interest and his own.

He trusts that his cousin Mr E.J. Jacques will get the Hope Life Agency continued for the benefit of his family in the name of William Harman Fisher or Thomas Fisher as he thinks best.

Messrs Brenchley, Becket and more particularly his worthy friend and patron Mr Rich will procure the the like as to the Kent Fire Office and which he trusts the Kent directors will not think him wholly unworthy of in consequence of the ? return they have received since her has had the honour of being their agent. If either of the above be surrendered, or both, he wishes the same to be wholly removed to the shop but to be kept separate and called the Agency Account and the profits to remain and continue to increase ?, unless the money is found deficient, from the profits of the Ironmonger business, for the support of his minor children.

His son, if he continues the trade …................... (very poor reproduction in last passage).

John Brenchley, Charles Becket, George Rich and E.J. Jacques seem to be his executors...............

Will not witnessed

Affidavit 4th April 1814

Christopher Bedingfield, of Gravesend, Gentleman and James Bishop of 61 Minories, London, Wine Merchant, state on oath, they they were well acquainted with the deceased and very familiar with his handwriting and signature. They have carefully examined the will and believe it is in Fisher's hand.

Proved 15th April 1814. Administration granted to Edward Francis Jacques, one of the executors according to the tenor of the will, (it not being too clear). Power reserved to the other executors.

Headstone, Foot Stone and Stone Slab

Sacred to the Memory of

HENRY FORRESTER

who departed this Life

June the 22nd 1840

in the 42nd Year of his Age

Also

Mr WILLIAM FORRESTER

Father of the above

who departed this Life

March 30th 1853

Aged 76 Years

Also

Mrs MARY FORRESTER

his Wife and [Mother]

of the above

who departed this Life

December the [ ]

18[ ]

Aged 58 Years and 10 Months

Headstone with Urn engraved

Sacred to the Memory of

MARY Wife of

HENRY FOSTER

who died the 7th of February 1792

Aged 27 ? Years

Also 7 Children of

JAMES and SARAH NICHOLSON

SARAH died June 5th 1785 Aged 18 Months

WILL died Decr. 16Th 1787 Aged 21 Months

HENRY died July 2nd 1790 Aged 4 Years

JOHN died Augst 16th 1792 Aged 16 Months

JAMES died June 7th 1794 Aged 18 Months

JOHN died July 12th 1797 Aged 8 Months

ELIZ died Sepr 22nd 1800 Aged 16 Months

And 4 Children died Infants Here [ ]

ELIZABETH NICHOLSON Wife of

JAMES NICHOLSON

who died April 30th 1803

Aged 40 Years

Also HENRY FOSTER

who died March 27th 1809

Aged 76 Years

Headstone

Woodville Burial Ground

Here rests the Mortal Remains of

ALEXANDER FOWLIS

who was born in the Town of Saint Andrews

December the 24th 1807 and died

on his passage to India June the 5th 1839

“Deeply Regretted by all who knew him,

And carrying with him to a better World,

Of which he cherished a lively Hope

The Affection and Esteem of his Friends”

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

JOYCE Wife of

JAMES FOX

who died 2nd March 1828

Aged 38 Years

“A Loving Mother and a Virtuous Wife,

Faithful and Just in every part of Life”

Also JAMES FOX

who died 7th Jan 1851

Aged 64 Years

Also JOHN their Son

who died in his Infancy

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

RICHARD GARDNER

who died 18th March 1830

Aged 67 Years

Also SOPHIA Wife of

JAMES LUKES

who died 14th September 1844

Aged 56 Years

Also JANE ELIZABETH Wife of

RICHARD GARDNER

who died 17th August 1848

Aged 64 Years

Also JAMES LUKES

who died 20th July 1854

Aged 71 Years

Also JESSE LUKES

who died 17th December 1854

Aged 68 Years

GARRICK see CRAIG

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

LYDIA Wife of

DAVID AMEY GASEHAM

who departed this Life

15th September 1826

Aged 56 Years

Also of

JOHN GASEHAM of the

Chief Court of Excise,

Broad Street and Webber

Row, London

who departed this Life

7th September 1832

Aged 66 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 15th June 1832

John Gaseham of Webber Row, Blackfriars Road, St George, Surrey and of the Excise Office , Old Broad Street.

A brief religious preamble, unusual at this period.

He appoints Richard Gilbert of the Excise Office, London and Lewis Stephen Lyne, also of the Excise Office, executors and gives them £10 each.

To his sister Ann Howard of Weymouth Street, London, £100 and to her son Robert Thompson Howard and her daughter Amey Howard, £100 each.

To his sister Sarah Collinson, wife of James Collinson, £100

To his nephew David Gaseham, £100 and his gun and pistols.

To his housekeeper Margaret Sheppard, £50 and to her daughters Lydia Sheppard and Mary Haw, both of Hampton Wick, £10 each for mourning.

To his nephew Charles Collinson, £50.

To his 2 nieces Eliza and Rachel Collinson, £50 each.

His furniture to Robert Thompson Howard, Amey Howard and David Gaseham, equally shared.

His clothes to Robert ThompsonHoward and David Gaseham, equally shared.

One of his portraits to David Gaseham, the other to Margaret Sheppard.

The money legacies to be paid from his his 3% Bank Annuities, after payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs.

He owns a houses in Pope's Garden numbers 1 and 2, number 1 to Mrs Howard, number 2 to Mrs Collinson, for life and after their deaths, number 1 to Margaret Sheppard and number 2 to Amey Howard.

Witnesses: Richard Dayas ? Sarah Arden

Affidavit 30th October 1832

Sarah Arden of Webber Row, St. George the Martyr, Surrey, Widow, states, on oath, that she is the surviving witness of the will.

She states that about the middle of June 1832, she thinks it was the 15th, the deceased called her and requested her and Richard Dayas, with whom she lived as housekeeper, to witness the execution of the will, which he signed in their presence and they both signed in his presence.

Proved 5th November 1832

Headstone and Foot and Body Stone

(Colyer - Fergusson notes the names have been recently blackened, no doubt by descendents)

Sacred to the Memory of

MARY Wife of

ROBERT GEALE

of this Parish

who died August 28th 1749

Aged 52 Years

Also of the above

ROBERT GEALE

who died the 29th of April 1752 Aged [ ]

Years Likewise MARY Wife of

JOHN LANE Daughter of

WILLIAM & ISABELLA GEALE

of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 4th of November 17[74]

[ ]

Years This Stone is also to his Child

To the Memory of

MARY Daughter of JOHN LANE [ ]

[ [180[ ] ]

[ ]

of MARY AMY LLOYD

who departed this Life [ ] [184[ ] ]

Aged 18 Years & 4 Months

(Eroded dates from the Foot Stone)

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

Mr SAMUEL GLADWELL

who departed this Life

the 3rd of July 1833

Aged 38 ? Years

“Here lies departed from this Life

The Best of Husbands to his Wife,

Affectionate, Kind and Faithful to the [ ],

In his dying moments a look on her [ ],

[ ]

were his eyes on her so Admired,

He clasped her hand and calmly he expired,

Breathing a gentle sigh with his last breath,

And soon was folded in the Arms of Death,

May his departed Soul in Heaven dwell,

In mortal virtue [ ] few could him Excel,

Afflictions Sore long time her bore,

Physicians were in vain,

Till God did please Death should him seize,

To ease him of his pain,

His Soul he calmly then resign'd,

To the Almighty quite consign'd”

Also WILLIAM SAMUEL GLADWELL

Son of the above

who died 24th March 1818 Aged 11 Months

The Gladwell family continued in Gravesend, among them my friend, Andrew Gladwell, 1962-2021, the author of many books on the Pleasure Steamers of the Thames and Medway and elsewhere in Britain and sometime Archivist of the Paddle Steamer, Waverley, and one of the Curators of Chatham Historic Dockyard and at the Royal Engineers' Museum, Chatham.

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

JOHN GOLDSMITH

of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 18th of April 1810

Aged 37 Years

Also ELIZABETH

Daughter of the above

who died the 11th of October 1801

Aged 3 Years

Likewise WILLIAM his Son

who died the 11th of May 1803

Aged 4 Years

And JOHN who died an Infant

“The Path of Wisdom is too long Forgot,

And to remiss the one thing needful sought,

Till in Affliction School I learn to Prize,

That which on Earth so often we Despise,

Load with Pain and longing after Rest,

Christ heard my Prayer and [ ]”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th November 1807

John Goldsmith of Gravesend, Victualler.

All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

Appoints his friends, William Bensted of Hartley, Farmer and James Waterman of Milton, Brewer executors and guardians of his daughter Mary Ann Goldsmith. Debts owing to him to be collected in . His trade and business and that part of his personal estate not consisting of money (except such furniture and household goods to go to his wife), to be converted into money as soon as possible. The proceeds and residue of his personal estate to be invested in the Public Funds or Real Securities and the annual income and money, (subject to the annuity charged on it by his late father, to be paid to Sarah Goldsmith, his mother, for her lifetime), to his wife Elizabeth towards her maintenance and the maintenance and education of his daughter until she is 21, if his wife so long continues his widow. If his wife dies before his daughter is 21 or does not maintain and educate her as his executors approve, his executors can apply so much money as is necessary for that purpose and pay any surplus to his wife, if she is still his widow, if not the surplus to be invested for his daughter's benefit.

When his daughter is 21 or after her death, if sooner, half of the annual income to be paid to his wife during the joint lives of his wife and daughter or until she remarries and after the death of his mother Sarah and or his daughter is 21, the annual profits of his real estate and dividends of £400, part of the total, to be paid to his wife for life or until she remarries. His wife will not be entitled to any income from his estate if she remarries.

Half of he principal money from his trade and personal estate to his daughter at 21 years of age, if his wife is still single and his mother still living. If his mother is dead and his wife living and has not remarried, then all the income, (except that from the £400), to his wife's benefit. After his wife's death or remarriage, the whole of the income to his daughter if she is 21. If his daughter dies under 21, leaving no lawful children, then then principal money and interest, to the children of his brother George, in equal shares.

He gives his 2 cottages and land in Hartley, occupied by William Bensted and all other real estate, to his daughter Mary Ann, for ever. But if his daughter dies under 21, leaving no lawful issue, then the properties to his brother George, for ever.

It will be lawful for his executors to pay any sum not exceeding £100 from his personal estate to apprentice and advance his daughter during her minority.

Witnesses: Jno. Hopwood of Maidstone, Broker Christopher Bedingfield of Gravesend, Attorney Edward Pyman Johnson his Clerk.

Proved 2nd October 1810

GOLDSMITH see MURRELL

GOLDSMITH see WALTER

GOODYER see MISSING

GRAVES see MISSING

Headstone, Body and Foot Stones

In Memory of

JOSEPH GROVE ? Gent

who departed this Life

[ ]

[Also] JANE GROVE ?

[who died] Octr. 2Nd 1775

Aged 60 Years

[Also] Mr [ ] MAIR

Grandson of [JOSEPH ?]

GROVE, Gent [ ]

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

ALEXANDER GUNN

who died 9th August 1834

Aged 65 Years

Also

CHRISTIAN his Wife

who died 9th June 1851

Aged 75 Years

Elaborate Chest Tomb,

on a Slab nearby, “Entrance to the Vault”

Ledger

The Burial Place of NATHANIEL GYLES

South Side

FRANCES GYLES Daughter of

NATHANIEL & PRUDENCE GYLES died 23rd April 1808 Aged 21 Years

Also PRUDENCE GYLES died 1st April 1809 Aged 55 Years

Also NATHANIEL GYLES died 7th July 1817 Aged 69 Years

Also LAWRENCE JAMES GYLES Son of

NATHANIEL & PRUDENCE GYLES died 25th Novr 1817 Aged 27 Years

North Side, Blank, East Side, Eroded, West Side, Eroded, “JOHN &” only remaining

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st July 1817

Nathaniel Gyles of Gravesend, Gentleman.

To his son in law John Hales, £100, tax free.

All his freehold real estate to his sons John and Lawrence James and son in law John Hales, upon trust, to sell and stand possessed of the proceeds. All his personal estate to his trustees, who will pay his debts, funeral and probate costs and the £100 legacy.

The residue of the money to his children, John, Lawrence James, Sarah Gyles and Mary wife of John Hales, also the children of them who are deceased, equally shared. The children of his deceased children are to share their parent's share.

Trustees to stand possessed of the share of his daughter Sarah, in case she survives testator. Trustees to lay out money due to daughter Sarah in Government funds or mortgage and pay to Sarah or to whom she directs, her legacy, free from any future husband's control or debts. After her death, trustees to stand possessed of the trust fund and invest it at interest for the benefit of her children, equally shared. If Sarah survives testator , leaving no children, trustees to possess this part of the estate for the benefit of his daughter Mary. If she dies before testator, leaving no living children, trustees to hold the fund in trust for John Hales. From the death of his daughters, their shares to the maintenance, education and advancement of their children, then living......................................

To his son John , £1,200

To his daughter Mary Hales, £400

To his son Lawrence, £150............................................

He appoints his sons and son in law, his executors.

Witnesses: James Edmed Edward Lark William Gyles

Proved 5th August 1817

GYLES see EYRES

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

ELIZABETH HALES

who died 17th Feb. 1819

Aged 83 Years

Also

JOHN HALES

who died 17th April 1820

Aged 81 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th June 1819

John Hales of Gravesend, Tin Plate Worker.

Brief religious preamble, unusual at this period.

He wishes to be buried without pomp and with little expense.

To his daughter Mary, widow of James Champion, Grocer of Gravesend, two eighths of the estate which Miss Stone left to Mr Champion's children and which he purchased from James Champion, Junior and Henry Champion, assignees, they being bankrupt during his life.

His son William, a Tinplate Worker of Southwark, is indebted to him upon a bond, for £200, he now forgives him and releases him from this bond in consideration of what he has had from his freehold house on the Terrace in Milton, now occupied by William Culmer. Also after his sister Champion's death, one eighth part of the estate, which he purchased from James Champion's assignees during his life, After his death, to his next eldest sister or brother, during their life.

His son John is indebted to him by bond for £200, he forgives this debt and releases him from the bond and after his sister Champion's death, the one eighth part of the estate he had purchased, then to his next eldest brother or sister and so on until all his children have had one eighth.

He also gives John £100 stock in the 5% Navy Annuities.

His son Robert, a Shoemaker, late of Gravesend, now of London, is indebted to him by bond for £100, he now forgives and releases him form this bond and gives him £50 in 5% Navy Annuities.

As to his 3 other daughters, Elizabeth Gladwell, wife of Benjamin Gladwell, of Gravesend, Shoemaker, Sarah, widow of Alexander Duncan of Gravesend, Surgeon ?, and Lucy, wife of George Stevens of Gravesend, Tin Plate Worker, to each of them, the interest of £200 5% Navy Annuities, £10 per annum to each, for life, if one dies her share equally divided to the survivors, if 2 die, then £30 per annum to the survivor, for life. When they all died the £600 5% Navy Annuities to be equally divided between his 3 sons, that is £200 each as a reward for the trouble they may have as his executors and trustees for his daughters.

He trusts they will take care that their sisters have the dividends promptly when they are due.

After his children have had their one eighth of the Champion estate, he gives one eighth to Ann (Champion) wife of Benjamin Rackstraw, of Gravesend, Baker.

Another one eighth part to Selina (Champion) wife of Loft Ruspason of Gravesend, Waterman.

Residue of his estate, after his debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, if any, to be shared equally by his surviving children.

Witnesses: William Glover William Hooker Peter Bryan

Codicil 25th December 1819

Addressed to son Samuel. He has left his son John, £100 stock instead o f £200 because he has forfeited his agreement with testator for a long time, not paying the annuity, nor the interest of the bond, which testator has for £200, the £100 he has left him so he will not say “I have had his money for nothing”

He gives to Samuel and his sister Champion, the £100 stock which John would have had, if he had kept the agreement, and as acknowledgement of their kindness to testator, “especially to you for having continued your agreement so many years”.

No witnesses.

Affidavit 8th July 1820

William Glover, Hairdresser of Gravesend and Peter Bryan, Slop Seller of Gravesend, state, on oath, that they knew John Hales very well and are familiar with his handwriting and signature. They have carefully examined the will and codicil and confirm they are both in the hand of the testator.

Proved 18th July 1820

HALL see HUTCHINSON

HAM see DIXON

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

EDMUND HAMMOND

who died 2nd April 1845

Aged 44 Years

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

Mrs ELIZABETH HANDSOME

Wife of

WILLIAM HANDSOME

of the Temple, London

who departed this Life

the 27th of July 1841

Aged 74 Years

Also the above

WILLIAM HANDSOME

who died at Brompton

the 23rd of August 1847

His Remains lie interred in the

Cemetery of that Place

Concise prerogative Curt of Canterbury Will Dated 18th May 1843

William Handsome of 3 Blizzard Place, Brompton, (Middlesex)

To his daughter Harriet Hope Haines, Widow of the late Henry Haines, all of his property, absolutely. Daughter Harriet is his sole executor.

Witnesses: Frederick Lyndhurst Haines Alexander Lean

Proved 16th October 1847

Headstone and Foot Stone

In Memory of

JAMES HARRISS

who departed this Life

June the 28th 1784

Aged 38 Years

“When God [ ]

and of Life [ ]

& Wise

[ ]

WADFIELD ? [ ]

[ ] March 1819 [ ]

Sacred to the Memory of

FRANCES Wife of

WILLIAM HARRIS

who departed this Life

the 7th of October 1794

Aged36 Years

Also the above

WILLIAM HARRIS

late Surgeon of this Parish

who departed this Life

23rd of June 180[5]

Aged 47 Years

Also ELEANOR HARRIS

Sister of the above

who [departed this] Life

June [ ]

[ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th April 1805

William Harris of Milton, Surgeon and Apothecary.

First, his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

He appoints Thomas Morris of Queenborough, Gentleman, Henry Warren of Milton, Surgeon and Apothecary and Christopher Bedingfield of Gravesend, Gentleman, his executors.

To them, his own dwelling house in Milton and 2 pieces of garden ground in Gravesend, upon trust, to sell. The proceeds to be part of his residuary personal estate.

To his wife Elizabeth, an annuity of £20 for life (sic).

To his sister Eleanor Harris, an annuity of £30 for life.

Also to his wife, all her clothes, (this is very unusual, although a husband owned his wife's property, it is extremely rare to find clothes specified) and paraphernalia.

Proper but not expensive mourning for his wife, sister and all his children.

Ann Sarah, his daughter by his present wife shall be maintained at her expense, the annuity given to his wife and other provision from Government Stocks and the Medical Society, he considers sufficient for her own and his daughter's , except the cost of keeping her at boarding school at the age of 12 for 2 years, to come from his personal estate and £50 to be paid for placing her apprentice or otherwise for her advancement, at his wife's discretion.

If his wife dies during his daughter's minority, she is to be educated and maintained , as well as apprenticed by his executors from his personal estate until she is 21.

He wishes to be buried in the same grave with his late wife and an inventory to be made of his personal estate, parts of this estate not consisting of money to be converted into money and together with money from several insurance policies, to be invested in Government Stocks.

Money from the sale of his real estate and residuary personal estate to be shared equally by his children by his first wife, William, Robert, Frances, Eleanor and Harriott, at their respective ages of 21. A sufficient sum to be held in Government Stocks to provide the annuities and for provision for his daughter Ann Sarah. He wishes his eldest children maintained and educated from dividends of his personal estate. A sum not exceeding £50 each, to procure apprenticeships for his older daughters.

He desires Henry Warren to succeed him as Surgeon, Apothecary and Man Midwife, o condition he takes testator's son William as co-partner and he to have half of the profits for 7 years, dating from his arrival in England. Warren is also to take the other son Robert as an apprentice, without premium.

All his fixtures, utensils and stock of his profession to be valued. Henry Warren may take half and pay the valuation within 18 months of testator's death. The other half to testator's son William when he becomes Warren's partner. If William refuses or fails to declare his intentions within 3 months of his arrival in England, Warren to have the other half at the same valuation, within the 12 months following William's decision not to take up the option...............................

The practise to carry on at the house and shop in Gravesend, where he now practises. The stable and other outbuildings occupied by himself in Milton, erected on a piece of land hired from Messrs Brenchley & Company by himself and Warren at £5 per annum.

He gives his sons William his watch and a set of surgical instruments each to him and his brother Robert, if Robert goes into the profession.

All of his books to his sons, equally shared.

If son William becomes a partner with Henry Warren, he will not be entitled to the residue of his personal estate, this to be divided between his children by his first wife, Robert, Frances, Eleanor and Harriett, equally shared.

If son Robert does not want to be Warren's apprentice, a sum not exceeding £100 to be used to place him in any other profession or business at the discretion of the executors.

The £20 annuity to his wife will cease in 1812, even though she is still living.......................

Witnesses: William Kettelwell of Gravesend, Corn Dealer, David Fellgate of Gravesend, Cooper, Edward Pyman Johnson, Clerk to Mr Bedingfield of Gravesend.

Affidavit 15th October 1805

Edward Pyman Johnson of Gravesend, Gentleman, states, on oath, that he knew the deceased, who was formerly of Milton but late of Blackheath. He has carefully examined the will and the alterations in it and confirms that the alterations were made prior to the execution of the will and it is the same document in all respects as executed by the testator.

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

SARAH HARRISON

who died 27th May 1819

Aged 83 Years

“Farewell my Friends, my Children dear adieu,

By God's Command I leave the World and go,

no more on Earth I shall four Faces see,

But hope in Heaven we shall happy be.”

Also

ANN SUSANNA SUTHERLAND

who died 5th April 1807

Aged 2 Years

Also

SUSANNA Wife of

ROBERT SUTHERLAND

who died 8th June 1837

in her 59th Year

Also

ELIZA Wife of

CHARLES SUTHERLAND

who died 6th August 1849

Aged 41 Years

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

MARY HARVEY

the Beloved Wife of

JOHN HARVEY

who departed this Life Sept the 6th 1841

Aged 26 Years

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

RICHARD HATFIELD

who died 17th Feb 1840

Aged 55 Years

Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone

Here Lieth the Remains of

JOHN HAZARD

who died February 13th 1738

Aged 60 Years

“Omnia ex volntate Dei”

Also MILDRED his Wife

who died May 11th 1751

Aged 67 Years

Likewise

REBECCA ANN DASHWOOD HAZARD

Second Wife of

SAMUEL HAZARD

who died May 24th 1818

Aged 56 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 16th July 1735

John Hazard of Gravesend, Maltster.

A short religious preamble.

To his son Samuel and his heirs his freehold estate in Gravesend, for ever. He to pay his mother Mildred, an annuity of £16 for life. His wife is free to choose any room in his dwelling house to live in, for life.

Also to son Samuel, £300, and to his daughters Mildred and Sarah Hazzard, £200 each, to be funded from his goods and chattels when they are 21.

To his sons and daughters, all his plate, equally shared.

All other household goods to his wife. She also is given £10

To his son Samuel, all his implements and utensils of his trade.

He desires his wife and son to carry on his trade of Maltster, jointly for their better support and maintenance and of his daughters until his son is 21. When he is 21 he will pay an annual rent of £16 to his mother. Money bequeathed to his daughters to be invested in the Public Funds, as soon as possible. His son to support his 2 sisters until they are 21 or receive their legacies.

Residue of goods, chattels and personal estate, after his debts are paid, in trust, for his children, to be shared by them at the discretion of his executor.

He appoints John King of Clapham, Corn Chandler, or in case of the latter's death, his brother Matthew King of Clapham and Charles Sloane of Milton, Carpenter, his executors.

He gives his executors £5 each and a gold ring of 21 shilling value.

Witnesses: Jno. Butler Henry Wooton Thomas Medhurst

Proved 23rd February 1738 (1739 in Modern Calendar) Power reserved to John King.

Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

SAMUEL HAZARD

who departed this Life

December the 8th 1775

Aged 56 Years

Also

ELIZABETH

Wife of the above

who died December 13th 1789

Aged 80 Years ?

In the adjoining grave lieth the Remains of

REBECCA ANN Wife of

SAMUEL HAZARD Junr.

Who departed this Life

the 24th of May 1818

Aged 56 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Date 23rd November 1770

Samuel Hazard the Elder of Gravesend, Maltster.

To his wife Elizabeth, for life, as long as she remains his widow, an annuity of £20, tax free, payable from his real estate in Gravesend and in Grays, Essex. This is in lieu of her Dower Rights. He also gives her 20 guineas and such of his household goods,furniture, plate and effects (except his silver tankard), as she chooses, to to exceed the value of 30 guineas.

To each of his sisters Mildred Sarmon of Gravesend, Widow and Sarah Medhurst, wife of Walter Medhurst of Gravesend, Tallow Chandler, 30 guineas each.

To his son Samuel, all his real estate in Gravesend and Grays and all other freehold real estate, household goods, furniture, goods, chattels, ready money, securities for money, rights, credits and personal estate, for ever, subject to the payment of the £20 annuity to his mother Elizabeth, testator's debts, funeral and probate costs and legacies.

To James Terry of Dartford, Gentleman and Daniel Watmore of Gravesend, Distiller, 1 guinea each for a mourning ring.

To William Rivers of Lambeth, Maltster, 5 guineas for mourning.

He appoints his son Samuel sole executor.

Witnesses: William Cleverly William Mair Thomas Pattinson

Proved 19th December 1775

100

Tablet,in the form of a Sarcophagus on West Wall,

this remains in situ but very eroded and badly flaked

Forty feet from this Vault are Deposited the Remains of

Mr SAMUEL HAZARD of this Parish

who departed this Life October 20th 1837 Aged 83 Years

Also REBECCA ANN DASHWOOD HAZARD

Second Wife of the above

who departed this Life May 24th 1818 Aged 56 Years

This tablet is erected to their Memory by their Nephews

SAMUEL, GEORGE HOLDING & CHARLES RICKARDS

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th June 1836

Samuel Hazard of Gravesend,Gentleman.

All real estate, he has any power over in Gravesend, Shorne and West Tilbury, Essex or elsewhere, to the use of his wife Anna Christiana, for life, as long as she remains his widow.

After her death or remarriage, his freehold estate in Gravesend to Samuel Rickards of Piccadilly, Middlesex, for ever.

His real estate in Shorne to George Rickards of Piccadilly, Distiller, for ever.

His real estate in West Tilbury, to Charles Rickards for ever.

During the lifetime and widowhood of his wife, it will be lawful for the Rickards to let his real estate for terms not exceeding 7 years …..........................

All his clothes, watches and trinkets to his wife, absolutely. Also to her, £8 14s 8d per annum in Long Annuities, this is the same sum which at their marriage was in her name and was transferred to him.

To Samuel, George and Charles Rickards, £50 each for their troubles as executors.

To Elizabeth Kettlewell, Spinster, who resides with him, £300 absolutely.

To William Broughton Fleseney ?, of Boswell Court, Carey Street, Middlesex, Gentleman, £100.

To Mary Mair, daughter of Samuel Mair, late of Gravesend, Plumber and Glazier, (deceased), £100.

To Elizabeth Creed, daughter of the late John Newing of West Tilbury, wife of William Creed, near Tilbury Fort, Victualler, £10.

To his old Servant, Susan Field, widow, late Susan Cook, Spinster, £10.

To Henry Holland of Perry Street, Northfleet, Servant in Husbandry, £19.

To Bethier Fairhead, daughter of John Fairhead of Chusson ? (Farm ?), Essex, Farmer, £50.

The legacies given to females are for their sole use and free from the interests of their husbands......

Executors to surrender to [ ] Whiskin, daughter and sole heir of the late William Daniel Whiskin, who was the son and sole heir of Daniel Whiskin, late of Northfleet, Yeoman, all his term and interest or mortgage made to him by Daniel Whiskin of a freehold at or near Perry Street, Northfleet.......................................

His executors having given their release, are to pay Mary Ann Elberton, formerly Mary Ann Whiskin, Spinster, Lydia Kanes, formerly Lydia Whiskin, Spinster, Margaret Whiskin and Rebecca Whiskin, the 5 daughters of the late Daniel Whiskin, £438 and 8s, which he received when he sold a leasehold farm belonging to the late Daniel Whiskin, provided the surrender and payment is on the condition that his real and personal representatives be fully released from all claims or demands which the representatives of Daniel Whiskin may have against him …........( he was the administrator of Daniel Whiskin's estate).............................................

His executors to permit his wife during her life and widowhood, to use his household goods, furniture, plate, linen and china. After her death or remarriage, his executors to possessed these goods, upon trust.

He gives the residue of his personal estate and effects, subject to the payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs and legacies, to Eleanor Rickards of Piccadilly, Spinster, Charlotte Rickards of Piccadilly, Spinster, John Sanders, son of John Sanders, now or late of New Road, Islington, Gentleman and Lavinia Sanders, daughter of John Sanders Senior, in equal shares.

Executors may sell and call in and convert into money his residuary personal estate, for the easy dividing the balance between his legatees.

To Samuel, George and Charles Rickards, all real estate vested in him as trustee and mortgagee, they are his executors.

Witnesses: James Edmed, Attorney of Gravesend Thomas Elkins ?, of Perry Street, Northfleet Thomas Seager of Gravesend.

Codicil 6th March 1837

To Sarah Lindegren of 6 Jermyn Street, Regent Street, London, plate, books, ornaments of China, Swedish table ?, money in the bank which belonged to her late sister Anna Christiana Hazard.

Not Witnesses.

Affidavit 31st January 1838

Sarah Lindegren of 6 Jermyn Street, Elizabeth Kettlewell of Potters' Fields, Southwark and Thomas Seager of 13 Coronation Place, Bath Street, Gravesend, Lighterman, testify on oath.

Sarah Lindegren stated that she knew the testator intimately, he married her sister Anna Christiana Lindegren, who died in testator's lifetime. On 6th March 1837 she visited testator in his house in Gravesend and he informed her that after his death, she should have the plate, books, china and furniture which had belonged to her sister before her marriage and a small sum in the Public Funds which was also her sister's. He desired her to record his wishes as a codicil to his will and he would sign it, this is the document now attached to the will. Sarah was not satisfied that all her sister's property had been listed and added a pianoforte, which was in testator's house. She was then informed that this was not correct, so she erased the word.

Elizabeth Kettlewell has examined the codicil and stated she was present with the testator, Sarah Lindegren, Berthia Fairhead and Mary Ann Holding, when she heard testator say he intended Sarah Lindegren to have what is listed in the codicil.

Thomas Seager stated he was well acquainted with the testator, and had frequently seen him write and sign his name, so he is familiar with his writing. He has examined the codicil and believes that the signature is that of the testator.

Proved 7th September 1838 Power reserved to George Holding Rickards.

Proved again 2nd November 1838, when George H. Rickards, Samuel and Charles Rickards were granted administration.

HAZARD see PATTINSON

HAZARD see SARMON

101

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

JAMES HEATH

who departed this Life

the 1st of April 1797

Aged 41 Years

Also ANN Wife of the above

who departed this Life

he 24th of May 1816

Aged 60 Years

“Tho' long bore down by sore affliction's Weight,

Their Hearts too good to murmur at their Fate,

With Christian Fortitude they bore their Pain,

Till Death consign'd them to Dust again”

Mr THOMAS MIDDLETON

died 8th Decr 1815

Aged 50 Years

Rear

Sacred

to the Memory of

Capt. JOSEPH MIDDLETON

who died September 19th 1843

Aged 46 Years

Also

MARIA Wife of

Mr RICHARD TYLER

and Daughter of Mr THOMAS MIDDLETON

who died November 11th 1846

Aged 81 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 17th October 1782

James Heath of Gravesend, Carpenter.

All his real estate and shares to his wife Ann, for ever.

His money, securities for money, book debts, stock in trade, goods, chattels, effects and personal estate also to his wife. He appoints her his sole executor.

Witnesses: R. Parker Richard Pennall James Reynolds

Codicil 21st March 1792

He now lives in Milton.

He has, since the will was made, purchased from Thomas Maddox and Mary, his wife, Thomas Chillingworth and Sarah Chillingworth, land and premises in Milton. He has also bought 3 houses there, occupied by himself, John Terry ?, and William Crowley. He also gives all this real estate to his wife Ann, for ever.

He confirms the rest of the will.

Witnesses: William Harris Ann Bowden Jno Evans

Proved 9th August 1797

His goods, chattels and credits valued at less than £300. This note also states his date of death as 31st March 1797 not the 1st of April, death probably took place around midnight, 31st March-1st April.

102

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

JOHN HEDGECOCK

who died 26th April 1835

Aged 49 Years

HENNEY see HUGESSEN

HOLDING see HAZARD

103

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

ABRAHAM HOLMES

who died 6th June 1844

Aged 74 Years

“When God cuts off the Thread of Life,

Fatal Death parts Man and Wife”

Also

MARY his Wife

who died 14th September 1848

Aged 68 Years

“A Tender Husband and a Wife so Dear,

Both in one Grave lie Sleeping here”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 15th July 1842

Abraham Holmes of 3 Somerset Street, New Road, Gravesend, Pipe Maker.

He appoints his wife Mary and his friend Mary Parker Woodland of 5 Henrietta Street, Manchester Square, Middlesex, executors and trustees.

He gives his wife the dividends and interest and rents from his personal property and use of his furniture and effects, for life. After her death, all his money in the Public Funds and other securities for money, to Mary Parker Woodland, absolutely, if she survives his wife. If not, he gives to Robert B ???? Woodland and Henry James Woodland the 2 youngest sons of Mary Parker Woodland, £100 each, after his wife's death.

He gives his leasehold house, 3 Somerset Street, New Road, Gravesend, and residue of his personal estate, to Aurelia Mary Lancaster of 1 Barrett's Court, Wigmore Street, Marylebone, daughter of Mary Parker Woodland, for the term left to run, independent of her present or any future husband, absolutely.

He signs the will with his mark X

Witnesses:John Springate, 3 Raymond's Buildings, Gray's Inn, Frederick Elijah Thompson of the same place.

Affidavit , Saturday 6th July 1844

Frederick Elijah Thompson of 3 Raymond's Buildings, Gray's Inn, Solicitor, states on oath, that he is one of the witnesses of the will. He and John Springate, the other witness, were present when the testator signed the will with a cross, which is the same as it now appears and he and Springate signed the will in the testator's presence.

Proved 10th July 1844

104

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

HANNAH HONEY

of Trigon Road, Lambeth

in the County of Surrey

died in the Parish

6th September 1849

Aged 73 Years

105

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

ELIZABETH Wife of

JOHN HOOKER

who died 21st December 1827

Aged 59 Years

Also

JOHN HOOKER

who died 11th November 1853

Aged 76 Years

Also

ELIZABETH BONE

Sister of JOHN HOOKER

who died 19th May 1861

Aged 87 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th March 1845

John Hooker of Garden Row, Gravesend, Gentleman.

He appoints his niece Sophia Bone , also of Garden Row, Spinster, sole executor.

He gives to his niece Sarah Tisoe ?, wife of William Tisoe ?, of West Street, Gravesend, Licensed Victualler, £1,000 of 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities, absolutely, this is part of a larger sum he has in the Bank of England.

To his nephew John Hooker of Northfleet, Baker, for ever, his freehold house in West Street, Gravesend, occupied by James Rogen and £100 in 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities.

The residue of his real and personal estate to Sophia Bone, for ever.

Witnesses: Francis Fenton, Solicitor, Gravesend William Read, Gardener, Gravesend.

Proved 11th September 1854. Sophia Bone is now Sophia Simons, the wife of John James William Simons.

Note in the margin, dated 27th June 1861. The will was not administered by Sophia Simons (formerly Bone), administration now granted to her husband, J.J.W. Simons, her administrator, she died intestate. This note also confirms the date of John Hooker's death.

106

Headstone

In Memory of

ROBERT HOPPER

of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 10th of March 1796

Aged 55 Years

Also [ ]

Children of the above

who died in their Infancy

107

Chest Tomb

Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

MARY [ ]

WILLIAM [ ]

[who] died 19th Nov[ember] [ ]

[ ]

HENRY HUGGUSEN [ ]

2nd October 17[ ]

[ ]BASE ? died 29th September [ ]

JOHN DONMALL

of the Parish of Milton who departed this Life

the 3rd of [June] [1802]

Aged 55 Years

Mr JOHN DONMALL

late of Northfleet

Son of the above

who departed this Life the 29th of December [ ]

Aged 44 Years

West End

In Memory of

ANN RICHARDSON

who died 17th December 1840

Aged 86 Years

East End

In Memory of

SARAH HENNEY who died [ ]

1857 Aged 76 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 26th May 1802

John Donmall of Milton, Baker.

£100 is due from him to his son George and £35 to his son John or whatever is owing at the time of his death, these and all other debts, funeral and probate charges to be paid first.

All his household furniture, linen, china, money, debts owing, securities for money, personal estate and effects, to his wife Mary, if she survives him, for ever.

He gives his 2 houses, stables and grounds, in Milton, which he purchased from the Reverend Philip Brandon and all other real estate, to his wife Mary, for ever. If she dies in his lifetime or she dies without making any disposition of the above household goods, money and personal estate, then to his sons George and John, equally shared, for ever and his real estate also to them for ever, equally shared.

To his son William Appleby Donmall, for life, an annuity of £10 in 2 equal yearly payments, charge upon his real estate.

He appoints his wife his sole executor. If she dies before him or without making her will, his sons George and John will be his executors.

Witnesses: Philip Luscombe George Simmons William Green

Proved 19th June 1802 His goods, chattels and credits are valued at less the £100. This notes states that he died on the 3rd June 1802.

108

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

JOHN HUTCHINSON Gent

who departed this Life

the 24th of August 1799

Aged 98 Years

“What now he is full well proclaims this sod,

Living he was the noblest Work of God”

Also Mrs SALLAS TASH

who died the 28th of November 1804

Aged 92 Years

Also SARAH[ ]N

(late B[ ] [who died]

[Nove]mber 1st 1825

Aged 26 Years

Also FREDERICK JOHN KEIGHTLEY

who died September 15th 1833

Aged 3 Years

Also MARY ANN H[A]LL ? Ground level

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Date 7th March 1798

John Hutchinson of Gravesend, Gentleman.

His house with barn, stable, garden, orchard and land of about 12 acres and land called Water Dales Woodfield and Sunegs [ ] ?, of about 30 acres, 2 roods and 3 perches, near Perry Street, Northfleet, purchased from George Holmes and Thomas Walters, occupied by Daniel Whiskin. Also his house and land in Northfleet, to his sister Salas Tesh of Gravesend, Widow, for ever. Also to her, his ½ share of a brick house at the upper end of Gravesend High Street, now occupied by himself and the household goods and furniture, for her lifetime, also his brick house and garden in the same street, occupied by William Cruden the Younger. And 2 pieces of land in Gravesend, occupied by William Loft, formerly part of a field called Banke's Closes or Yate's Field, which he purchased from William Yates, Thomas Tinnings and Mary his wife.

Also ground lately part of the garden grounds devised to the Churchwardens, Overseers and Parishioners of Gravesend, on part of which a workhouse has lately been built, to his niece Jane Swinny, daughter of the late Henry Swinny by his wife Elizabeth, for life. After her death, then to his son in law Elias Pullen of Chiswell Street, London, Book Seller, for life and after his death, to testator's daughter Elizabeth Swinny of Gravesend, Widow, for ever.

His brick house, also at the upper end of Gravesend High Street, in his own occupation, (subject to the interests of his sister Salas), his house or inn , The White Hart in Gravesend, formerly The King's Arms but now part of The White Hart; also land with a former malthouse and now a stable in Gravesend at the south end of Lion Court; and all other buildings, stables, yards and gardens belonging to the inn, occupied by William Smith and Rachel Greenham, Widow, which he purchased from Martha Mitchell, James Adams, Patience Thomas Adams and William Robertson; also 3 houses in Gravesend purchased from [ ] Mills, occupied by [ ] Martin, [ ] Shar???? and [ ] Day and all other real estate in Gravesend to his daughter Elizabeth Swinny, for ever.

All household goods and furniture in his own house (subject to the interests of his sisters Salas's part reserved for her), all ready money, securities for money, money in Public Stocks, debts owing, plate, linen, china and residue of goods, chattels, rights, credits, personal estate and effects, to his daughter Elizabeth Swinny, for ever. He appoints Elizabeth Swinny his sole executor.

Witnesses: J. Guthrie Fran. Rogers Jno Evans

Codicil 9th March 1799

He has given his Northfleet estate to his sister Salas Tash, for ever, and ½ of his household goods and furniture in his own house, for life. And after her death, to daughter Elizabeth Swinny, for ever. He has also given Elizabeth Swinny, all his household goods.

He now revokes the gift of his Northfleet estate and the ½ share of of the house he lives in and of the household goods.

He now gives his farm and lands, occupied by Daniel Whiskin and other estate at Northfleet, to his sister Salas, for life and after her death, to Harriett MacGill and Thomas MacGill, 2 children of his late nephew John MacGill, late of London, Mariner, equally shared, for ever.

He gives his brick house at the upper end of Gravesend High Street, in his own occupation, to his sister Salas, for life and after her death, to Jane Swinny, for life and after her death, to his daughter Elizabeth Swinny, for ever.

He gives his sister Salas all the household goods and furniture in the last mentioned house, absolutely.

He ratifies the rest of the will.

Witnesses: John Terry Jno Evans William Gordon

Proved 10th September 1799

HUTCHINSON see SWINNY

JESSUP see BRADLY

JOHNSON see ATTER

JOHNSON see WEYBORNE

JOLLY see DELAP

109

Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

CATHERINE LEIGH

Younger Daughter of

Revd. RICHARD SYMONDS and MARY JOYNES

who died January 11th 1848

Aged 25 Years

Also of MARY Widow of the

Revd. R.S. JOYNES, D.D.

Rector of this Parish

who died November 26th 1848

Aged 56 Years

Also of ELIZABETH Widow of

Mr JOHN BAKER of Frindsbury

and Mother of the above MARY JOYNES

who died at Gravesend March 28th 1851

Aged 79 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th June 1848

Mary Joynes, of Gravesend, Widow of Rev. Richard Symonds Joynes, D.D., late of Gravesend.

All her real and personal estate to her children, Richard, Frances Joynes, Robert, James Leigh Joynes, John and William, equally shared.

By an indenture of Settlement (Marriage), dated 28th September 1816, made between Richard Symonds Joynes of the 1st part, herself of the 2nd part (she was then Mary Baker), Edward Matson and Giles Hilton of the 3rd part, Matson and Hilton to stand possessed of £10,000 3% Consols, upon trust, after their marriage, for the life of her husband. After his death they were to pay the income to her for life and after her death, they to convey the fund to their children in such a manner as she and her late husband or the survivor direct by will or deed. This direction has not been exercised.

She directs that Matson and Hilton will stand possessed of the fund and after her death, upon trust and divide as follows, one seventh in trust, for each of her children.

She appoints her sons Richard and Robert and her nephew William Boteler, her executors.

Witnesses: William Sanders, M.D., of Gravesend, Jane Taylor

Proved 18th December 1848. Granted to Rev Richard Joynes, Rev. Robert Joynes and William Boteler, Esquire.

KEIGHLY see HUTCHINSON

110

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

SARAH

Daughter of the late

JOHN & ELIZABETH KETTLEWELL

[ ]

who departed this Life [ ]

Aged [ ]

111

Chest Tomb

North Side

[ ]

THOMAS KILLICK

of this Parish who died 12th April 1829

Aged 58 Years

Also ELIZABTH ANN his Widow

who died 29th Nov. 1851 Aged 75 Years

Also THOMAS their Son

who died 25th March 1842 Aged 31 Years

East Side

[ ]

THOMAS BEALE LOFT

who died 18th Aug. 1870

in his 75th Year

“His Trust was in the Lord,

His End was Peace”

Also MARY his Wife

who died 1st March 1880

Aged 70 Years

“In Blessed Hope,

waiting for Jesus Christ”

(The latter inscription to Mary Loft was also on the Ledger, except for the verse)

West Side

[ ]

THOMAS BEALE LOFT

who died 12th May 1893

Aged 59 Years

“Hold thou me up and I shall be safe”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th February 1829

Thomas Killick of Gravesend, Gentleman.

He gives £250 due from the Corporation of Gravesend and Milton, secured by a bond and dated 5th March 1823, with interest, to his daughter Elizabeth Ann Killick, absolutely.

His house on the south side of the new Turnpike Road in Gravesend, occupied by Thomas Davis, which he purchased from John Dashwood Symonds the Younger, to the Reverend Richard Symonds Joynes, D.D., of Frindsbury, upon trust, for his wife Elizabeth Killick, during the minority of his son Thomas Killick, when he is 21, then in trust, for him. In case his wife dies before Thomas is 21, the Reverend Joynes to apply the rents towards his maintenance until he is 21 or dies, whatever is the first that occurs.

His household goods, furniture, plate, linen and china, to the Reverend Joynes, upon trust, to permit his wife to use for her lifetime. After her death, then in trust for his son Thomas and his daughter Elizabeth Ann Killick, equally shared.

All his leasehold estate in Gravesend and Milton or elsewhere, for the residue of the terms and all his personal estate, to the Reverend Joynes, upon trust, he is to sell all not consisting of money and sell his leasehold estate and residue of his personal estate and stand possessed of the money and pay his debts, funeral and probate costs and legacy of £250 to his daughter. The surplus to be invested in Government Stock or Real securities.................................., and to pay his wife the income for life.

After her death, ½ of the trust fund income to be paid to his daughter Elizabeth, for life and not to be subject to the control of any future husband. After his daughter's death, the ½ part, in trust, for her children, equally shared. If she leaves no children living to 21 years, the ½ part of the income , in trust for the benefit of his son Thomas.

After the death of his wife and daughter, the annual income of the ½ part towards the maintained and education of his daughter's children.

The other half part of the trust fund income to the benefit of son Thomas. If Thomas dies in the lifetime of his mother, leaving no lawful issue, then the other half of the income to be invested,as before, upon trust, for the benefit of his daughter Elizabeth Ann and her children.

Residue of his freehold real estate in Gravesend or elsewhere, not before given, to the Reverend Joynes , upon trust, one ½ in trust for son Thomas and one ½ in trust for daughter Elizabeth Ann, for ever................................

He appoints the Reverend Joynes his executor and trustee.

Witnesses: Samuel Man Henry Wilson Giles James Edmed

Proved 21st July 1829

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th February 1842

Thomas Killick of Church Street, Gravesend, Gentleman.

His freehold property in Gravesend or elsewhere, to his mother Elizabeth Ann Killick, for ever.

His personal estate, subject to the payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs,to his mother, absolutely. He appoints his mother his executor.

Witnesses: Richard Symonds Joynes, D. D. James Edmed, Solicitor, Gravesend.

Proved 26th July 1842

KITE see WILSON

KNIGHT see MURRELL

112

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

CHARLOTTE KNORR

who departed this Life

the 12th of October 1801

Aged 13 Years

Also

CHARLOTTE CLAY

late of Danbury in the County of Essex

who departed this Life

the 8th of June 1821

Aged 54 Years

LACONHAM see WILSON

113

Chest Tomb

Here Lieth Interr'd with Severall of his Children

the Body of WILLIAM LANCE, Gent

One of the Jurats of this Town

who died 13th August 1741 Aged 59 Years

Also Mrs MARY READ

who departed this Life April 6th 1768 Aged 66 Years

Also the Body of Mrs MARY LANCE

Wife of Mr WILLIAM LANCE one of the Jurats of the Corporation

who departed this Life June the 21st 1793 Aged 61 Years

Mary Read was the widow of William Lance, Senior and married Richard Read at Gravesend, c. 1749, the marriage entries on the particular page are mostly illegible, so the exact date is obscured. She was buried on 11th of April 1768. Mary Lance, buried on 29th June 1793, is the wife of William Lance, son of the William Lance, Senior and also a Jurat of the Corporation.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th December 1739

William Lance of Gravesend, Butcher

After his debts and funeral charges are paid, he gives his wife Mary all of his real estate in Gravesend or elsewhere until his son William and daughter Sarah are both 21 years of age, in the meantime the rents towards their maintained and education.

When William is 21 he is to have all the real estate, for ever, on condition that he pays his mother an annuity of £40 for life, out of the real estate.

To his daughter Sarah, £500 at 21 years of age or day of marriage, if earlier. To his son William, £100 at 21 years of age. If his son and daughter die before they are 21, leaving no issue, he gives to John Peck, of Chalton*, near Canterbury, Miller, £50 but if he is dead, then the £50 to his eldest son then living.

*(Chalton, possibly Chartham ?)

To John Frisby, Surgeon, son of Ann Frisby of Avel(e)y, Essex, Widow, £50.

If all his children die leaving no lawful issue, then he gives his real estate to the heirs of his wife.

Also to his wife, all household goods, stock in trade, money, book debts, jewels, plate, residue of chattels and effects.

He appoints his wife his sole executor.

He desires his brother in law Thomas Argles of Maidstone, Upholsterer,and Edward Argles of Maidstone, Hop Merchant, to be his trustees and to assist his wife.

Witnesses: Richard Cock Thomas Wyburne George Burrows

Proved 15th June 1742

LANE see GEALE

114

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

RUSSELL, Son of

RUSSELL and MARY LANGLEY

of this Parish

who departed this Life

November 11th 1801

Aged 2 Years & 1 Month

Also MARTHA Daughter of the above

who departed this Life

January 10th 1801 Aged 5 Years

Likewise MARY HART LANGLEY

Wife of the above RUSSELL LANGLEY

who departed this Life

April 21st 1803 Aged 33 Years

Likewise RUSSELL LANGLEY

who departed this Life

the 9th of March 1809 Aged 52 Years

[ Eroded Verses ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd January 1809

Russell Langley of Gravesend, Victualler.

To his sister Hannah Harriman, Widow, £5 for mourning.

To his son Richard, £100 in 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities, absolutely.

In case his son is not 21 at testator's death, his executors to transfer the principal sum and interest towards his maintenance, education and apprenticeship.

To his daughter Mary Hart Langley, his plate with her initials, absolutely.

Residue of personal estate to William Fletcher of Milton, Waterman and Samuel Fletcher of Gravesend, Victualler, upon trust. After the payment of his daughter's legacy, they to sell it and stand possessed of the proceeds, upon trust, they to pay his debts, funeral and probate charges and legacy. They to purchase enough stock, which together with his now stock, to answer for the stock given in his will. The residue to be equally by his son and daughter at 21 years of age and until then the interest to be applied towards their maintenance and education, as executors think proper and to put out his son apprentice.

If either of his children are dead, leaving a child or children, then he, she or they to have their parent's share.

If his son is under 15 years of age, the division of the estate to be postponed until he is 15. If his daughter marries, with the consent of his executors before his son is 15 or put out apprentice, the executors can advance to her husband , if they think it proper, a share of his daughter's portion, on condition that her husband enters into a bond under a sufficient penalty and pay the interest to his executors an amount they think proper towards his son's maintenance until he is 15 or placed apprentice, when his daughter's share will be paid.

He appoints his trustees as his executors and guardians of his children during their minorities..........

Witnesses: James Edmed R. Keddell

Proved 2nd May 1809

115

Headstone and Slab

Here Rests all that is Mortal of

DAVID ELLAND LANGTON

and MARY his Wife

MARY LANGTON

Born 17th February 1788

Died 12th August 1845

DAVID ELLAND LANGTON

Born 29th June 1785

Died 30th January 1873

“Thanks be to God which giveth us the Victory,

Through our Lord Jesus Christ”

116

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone with Urn motif

Sacred

to the Memory of

Mr JAMES CARGILL LAW

of Newcastle upon Tyne

Master of the Brig Sarah of Inverness

and only Son of

Mr DAVID LAW of Montrose

who departed this Life

the 1st of May 1820

in the 23rd Year of his Age

LLOYD see GEALE

LOFT see KILLICK

117

Headstone and Foot Stone

Memory of

JOSEPH LORD

who departed this Life August 1st 1818

Aged 77 Years

Also ANN LORD Wife of the above

who departed this Life July 30th 1825

Aged 84 Years

Also two Children of

JAMES and ANNA CLARKE

LORD see Interior Inscriptions

LOWREY see MADDOCKS

118

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

JOSEPH LUKES

(of this Parish)

who died May 4th 1797 Aged 52 Years

Also ELIZABETH his Wife

who died 20th September 1815 Aged 72 Years

Also ELIZABETH Daughter of

JOHN & MARY LUKES

who died 1st April 1826 Aged 16 Years

Also MARY Wife of JOHN LUKES

who died 23rd December 1838 Aged 51 Years

Rear

[ ]

JOHN LEWIS Son of

JOHN LEWIS & SUSANNA SARAH LUKES

who died 17th February 1839 Aged 3 Years

Also EDWARD WALTER their Son

who died 28th June 1847 Aged 17 Months

LUKES see GARDNER

119

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

PHILIP LUSCOMBE

of this Parish

who died 10th January 1831

Age 66 Years

Also ANN his Wife

who died 5th November 1848

Aged 78 Years

Also three of their Sons

JOHN who died 2nd July 1818 Aged 24 Years

ISAAC who died 27th February 1829 Aged 24 Years

SAMUEL who died 25th February 1837 Aged 29 Years

Also ANN Daughter of the above

who died 5th June 1854 in her 51st Year

120

Headstone and Foot Stone

In Memory of

ELIZABETH Wife of

GEORGE MACKAY

who died Dec 2nd 1803

Aged 37 Years

Also ELIZABETH MARTIN

Daughter of the above and Wife of

WILLIAM READ

who [ ]

Aged 30 Years

Also WILLIAM STEADMAN

who died March 17th 18[ ]

Aged [ ] Years

121

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

WILLIAM MADDOCKS

who died 23rd May 1835

Aged 72 Years

Also MARY his Wife

who died 9th January 1847

Aged 78 Years

Also ELIZABETH Wife of

Mr GEORGE LOWREY

Daughter of the above

who died 10th December 1867

Aged 71 Years

Also GEORGE LOWREY Esq J.P.

Of the City of Rochester

who died 6th October 1878

in his 85th Year

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th October 1832

William Maddocks of New Road, Gravesend.

To his wife Mary, his household furniture, ready money, securities for money, book debts.

To his wife and daughter Elizabeth Lowrey, the rents from his freehold estate, equally shared but they cannot sell or mortgage any part of it. The survivor of them to have all the rents for life.

If his daughter has a child or children, then he, she or they to have the estate after her death and his son in law George Lowrey may dispose of the estate when the youngest child is 21. If his daughter dies leaving no children, then after his wife's and daughter's deaths, ½ of the rents to his sister's children, John and James Small, otherwise Meginnis and Elizabeth Meginnis, “now I think Davis” and their lawful children, they can sell the estate when the youngest is 21.

The other ½ of the estate to his son in law George Lowrey, for life and after his death, it to be divided between wife's brother John Stevens and her sister Ann Kidwell's children, John Stevens, Sarah Jones (deceased ?) and their children, his wife's brother's children and their heirs and George Stevens and Robert Kidwell, his wife's sister's children and their heirs, as before the estate can be sold when the youngest is 21.

He appoints his wife and George Lowrey executors.

Witnesses; William Eversfield Junior ?, George Bauckham Henry Matthews

Proved 25th June 1835

Principal Probate Registry Index

George Lowrey, late of of High Street, Rochester, death date on stone confirmed.

Administration granted to Thomas Hubbard of St. Lawrence, Ramsgate, Joseph Creasey of High Street, Rochester and Henry Ringe of Borstal Road, Rochester, Gentlemen , the executors.

Personal estate value under £14,000. Re-sworn January 1879, under £4,000

122

Double Headstone and Body Stone

Left Side ?

Sacred to the Memory of

WILLIAM MAIR

(of this Parish)

who departed this Life

the 7th of January 1800

Aged 81 Years

Also MARGARET Wife of

the above WILLIAM MAIR

who departed this Life

the 27th of February 1778

Aged 58 Years

Left issue three Sons and one Daughter

Viz. JAMES, WILLIAM, PHILLIP & MARY

Also WILLIAM Son of the above

who died April the 2nd 1806

Aged 48 Years

Mrs MARY CLEMENTS

Daughter of the above

who died 5th Oct 1828

Aged 66 Years

Also Mr WILLIAM CLEMENTS

who died 20th Oct 1829

Aged 70 Years

Right Side ?

In Memory of

PATIENCE Wife of

Mr JOHN WILSON

who departed this Life

September 23rd 1847

After a Long and Painful Illness

in the 60th Year of her Age

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated [ ] March 1799

William Mair of Gravesend, Plumber and Glazier.

A brief pious preamble.

His house n Gravesend occupied by John Boys, also ½ part of a room used by John Boys as an office, to be divided off in the same manner as before when occupied by John Mair, his late father and Richard Venner and with a kitchen over the same, also a wash house belonging also occupied by John Boys, to his son Philip, for ever.

His house in Gravesend occupied by Timothy Pearce, also his house in Gravesend occupied by his son in law William Clements, to his daughter Mary Clements, for ever.

His own dwelling house to his son William for his lifetime, this house to be held in trust by Samuel Hazard of Gravesend, Maltster and his son Philip, during the life of his son William. They to take no profits for their own use but to permit his son William to take the rents for life for his and their own use in his lifetime.

After his son William's death, then to his brother James, for ever.

To his maid servant Mary Grainger, £10.

Residue of money, securities for money, goods, chattels and personal estate not before given, after payment of his debts, legacies and probate costs, to his sons James and Philip and his daughter Mary Clements, equally shared.

He appoints Samuel Hazard and son Philip Mair his executors and trustees.

Witnesses: Jno. Simmons George Cooper

Affidavit 19th April 1801

George Cooper of Gravesend, states on oath, that he heard deceased say he should leave his servant Mary Grainger, £10. He was shown the will with the word ten written down and an erasure on the 11th line and the word pounds written on the same line and states that he believes it is in the hand of the deceased.

Proved 27th November 1801

MAIR see GROVE

123

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

ELIZABETH MANNING Wife of

JONATHAN MANNING

who departed this Life

January 22nd 1836

Aged 46 Years

Also the above

JONATHAN MANNING

who departed this Life

December 3rd 1844

Aged 59 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th October 1844

Jonathan Manning of Gravesend, (Somerset Street), Bricklayer and Beer Shop Keeper.

First, his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

He gives his sister Mary Manning, of 97 Bishopsgate Street, London, £50,

His share in the bricklaying business, in partnership with William Sharp and stock in trade, also all money owed to the business, also his beer shop business at Somerset Place, Gravesend and stock in trade, fixtures and effects, also his household furniture, plate, linen, china and personal estate, to his house keeper Mary Ann Bond, absolutely; she and Charles Bond of Gravesend, Schoolmaster, are his executors.

Witnesses: George Freeland ? Russell, Surgeon, Gravesend Francis Thomas Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend.

Proved 17th January 1845 Power reserved to Charles Bond.

124

Foot Stone only surviving, names from Burial Register

J.M 1792 (JAMES MARSHALL)

S.M. 1802 (SUSANNA MARSHALL)

A.M. 1803 (AUGUSTUS MARSHALL)

125

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

Mr GEORGE MARSHALL

who departed this Life

the 6th April 1811

Aged 46 Years

Also Three Children who died in their Infancy

Also ESTHER MARSHALL

Wife of the above

who departed this Life

the 14th July 1848

Aged 79 Years

“Far from the World of Toil and Strife,

They're present with the Lord,

The Labours of their Mortal Life,

End in a Large Reward”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th March 1811

George Marshall of Milton, Waterman.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

Residue of ready money, securities for money, money in Public stocks, debts owed, plate, linen, china, goods, chattels, rights, credits, personal estate and effects, to his wife Esther and his friend William Foster of Gravesend, Waterman, upon trust. His wife to be permitted to take his personal estate for the support of herself and the rest of the family, for life if she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then upon trust for his children, Esther Marshall, Henry, Mary Marshall, William and Eliza Marshall and any more who might be born after his death, equally shared when the youngest is 14, provided if his trustee thinks fit, any portion of the principal sum may be used for any exigences his family interests require.

He appoints his wife and William Foster his executors.

Witnesses: W. Marshall Francis Southgate

Proved 24th December 1811

MARSHALL see PAINE

126

Headstone

Here lyeth buried ye Body of

AN[NE] [MATHEWES] [who died] [ ]

August [ ] ye Great Mortality 1666 Aged 4[ ]

Yeares MARY MATHEWES her Daughter who

departed this Life 27th of March 1660 Aged 3 Months

MATHEWS see ARNOLD

MATHEWS see TURNER

MAY see CRUDEN

127

Woodville Burial Ground

Large, Square Chest Tomb

West Side

[ ]

Mr WALTER MEDHURST

who died 13th of October 1791 Aged 78 Years

Also THOMAS Son of the above who departed this Life

the 19th of February 1802 Aged 50 Years

East Side

In Memory of PHEBE Wife of WILLIAM TROUGHTON

who departed this Life [ ] November 1808 [ ]

Also the above WILLIAM, the second Son of

THOMAS & MILDRED TROUGHTON

born December 23rd 1777 died April 10th 1830

Also THOMAS, eldest Son of THOMAS & MILDRED TROUGHTON

who departed this Life 27th November 1843 Aged 67 Years

South Side

In Memory of

CHARLES ROBINS TROUGHTON

who died May 18th 1836 Aged 42 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd November 1787

Walter Medhurst of Gravesend, Tallow Chandler.

To his daughter Elizabeth Medhurst, £800 of 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities.

To his son Thomas and son in law Thomas Troughton, upon trust, his freehold house called The Bull in Milton High Street and stables, outbuildings, yards and ground behind it, occupied by Sarah Laws, William Cruden, Robert Reed, John Gladdish and [ ] Exon, Widow. Also all his other freehold houses on the north side of the yard of The Bull, occupied by Thomas Busby and Sarah Laws and use of the well and pump in The Bull yard.............................. also his leasehold house in Gravesend High Street in his own occupation and his leasehold piece of ground in Gravesend called the Noone Yard ?, in his own occupation and all other leaseholds, his household goods, furniture, plate, china, linen, stock in trade, book debts, ready money, securities for money, goods, chattels, rights, credits, personal estate and effects, (except the £800 given to his daughter). They to have an inventory drawn up and pay his debts, funeral and probate costs and the legacy of £10 to his sister Mildred Samon. They to permit his wife Sarah, to have the use of his household goods, and to carry on his business for life, as long as she remains his widow, subject to the support of his daughter Mary Hugeson Medhurst while she remains single.

Trustees to take rents and profits of his real estate and pay the net income to his wife for life, as long as she remains his widow, she supporting their daughter with profits of the business while she is single.

If his wife remarries, trustees to pay her £40 per annum for life, from the time of her marriage.

From the marriage or death of his wife, his real state and household goods and stock in trade to be sold and from the proceeds, his trustees to pay his eldest grandson Thomas Troughton, £40 and to his brothers, William, Bryan, Samuel and Nathaniel Troughton, £30 each at 21 years of age, if any die under 21, his share to be equally divided among his brothers.

Residue to be divided between his son Thomas and daughters Mildred and Mary, in equal shares.

His daughter Mildred has already had money advanced to her on her marriage , this was £300 and after his other children have received £300 each. They and Mildred will share the residue. If his daughter Mary marries in his widow's lifetime, then the trustees will, out of the residue pay Mary £300 after her marriage and she will not be entitled to more.

If his wife chooses not to carry on the business, his trustees will sell his leasehold house and all other leaseholds and his stock in trade and invest the money into Government Funds, upon trust...........................

If his wife refuses to release her Dower moiety of Customary Kent rights in the house occupied by Thomas Busby or claims the right, then she only to be paid so much per year from his freehold estate.................... difficult to follow this..............................................

Witnesses: Edward Lark Thomas Allman Ed. Watts

Proved 5th March 1792

Note in margin, 24th December 1810

The will was not administered by Sarah Medhurst, the widow, who died intestate, son Thomas and Thomas Troughton have also died intestate, without administering the will. Administration granted to Mildred Troughton, widow of Thomas and daughter of testator.

Note in margin, 31st March 1817.

Mildred Troughton has note administered the will and died intestate. Administration granted to Mary Hugeson Bearblock, wife of the Rev James Bearblock.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th August 1827

William Troughton of Milton, Victualler .

He gives his plate, linen, furniture, stock in trade, debts owed, ready money and all other property , to his wife (Susanna), on condition that she pays his debts, funeral and probate costs. He also gives her for life or widowhood, the interest on his bonds, profits of the Kent Fire Office shares, rent of his freehold estate, on condition that she it in good repair, also the profits of ½ of the great and small tithes of Denton, the whole of which Mr Jonathan Bills and himself hold, for her life or widowhood. After her death of remarriage, he gives ½ the tithes to his brother Thomas absolutely and the house in New Road, Milton ?, occupied by William Chipperfield.

The 7 cottages in Barrack Row, occupied by William Pentow ?, and others he gives to his brother Bryan. He gives the house in West Street, occupied by Richard Langley and the premisses in Queen Street, occupied by Henry Cave ?, to his brother Samuel. The houses by The Terrace, occupied by Chapman, Lukes, Masterman and others, to his brother Medhurst. Also after his wife's death or remarriage, his Kent Fire Office shares and his Bond from the Corporation of Gravesend for £400, his Bond of the Commissioner of Lamps and Pavements for £200 and the other £100, late Donmall's, to his brother Joseph. His 18 shares in the Kent Fire Office, to his brother Charles.

He appoints his wife and his brother Joseph his executors.

Witnesses: John Bearblock George Bearblock Peter E. Bearblock.

Proved 26th October 1830

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 13th October 1840

Thomas Troughton of Gravesend, Tallow Chandler.

He gives his 3 houses in the slip at the back of New Road, Gravesend, called Moscow Place, occupied by John Charchel ?, John Charchel ?, and Edward Helliot, also 2 houses in the front of New Road, occupied by Walter Collins and John Luke Boorman, also 2 houses in Queen Street, Milton, 1 front and 1 back, occupied by Thomas Strange, with and belonging, to Thomas Wood, son of Harriett Wood, (now working for him as a Tallow Chandler), and his heirs for ever.

To his nephew Thomas Troughton, son of the late Charles Troughton, all of his inteest and share in the leasehold tithes of Denton, the ½ part of which were left to him by his brother ( ? ), who was partner to Jonathan Hills, Baker.

He gives to his brother Lt. Joseph Troughton, £2,500 secured on 2 mortgages by James Smith of Hoo, to be called in when Joseph pleases.

He gives the residue of his freehold and leasehold estate, money in the funds, notes of hand, mortgages not before given, stock in trade, furniture, ready money, money in the bank, to Elizabeth Paris, now living with him and her daughter Elizabeth Paris, alias Elizabeth Elvage, (subject to the legacies hereafter bequeathed), for the term of their lives and as long as they remain unmarried. After their deaths or marriage, he gives the same to Lt Joseph Troughton, for life and then to the children of Mary Hugeson Bearblock and to his other brothers who may be living at Joseph's death but in case either Elizabeth Paris or her daughter, both living with him, should die or be married, he gives that share to the survivor who is living and unmarried.

He gives Caroline Everest wife of George Everest of Hoo, £100

He gives his nieces Mildred and Ann Troughton, £200

He gives his nephew William Troughton, £100.

He gives to his servants, who are of age ? (not clear), living at the time of his death, £19 each.

In case there is not sufficient money to pay the legacies, he makes the mortgage to Rock and Allen liable to it but if this can not be got in he makes his leaseholds in Wakefield Street, liable to it; if they can not be sold then it should be paid from the interest and rents of the property left to Elizabeth Paris and her daughter.

(He has made several omissions of words which he has interlined and marked with his initials T.T.)

He gives Mary Ann Coles, now living with Mr John Nichols of Rochester, £100.

If Elizabeth Paris does not carry on his business, he gives her power to let his business.

He charges his personal estate with payment of his debts and funeral charges.

The following is in the margin: He appoints Joseph Troughton and Elizabeth Paris, executors.

If either refuse to act, they will get no benefit from the will, the share of the one refusing will go to the one who does act.

Witnesses: Thomas Becket, Brewer Largant Wilson, his Clerk, both of Milton.

Affidavit 25th January 1844

Thomas Becket of Milton, Brewer, Largant Wilson of Milton, Gentleman, Mary Ann Seabrooke of Milton Widow, William Sanders Senior of Gravesend, Surgeon, William Sanders Junior of Gravesend, Doctor of Medicine, Joseph Troughton of Milton, Lieutenant, Royal Navy and Charles Pearson of Milton, Gentleman, are sworn on oath to testify.

Thomas Becket and Largant Wilson confirm that the interlinings and alterations in the will and the appointment of Joseph Troughton and Elizabeth Paris as executors, were made before testator signed the will and they witnessed it.

Mary Ann Seabrooke states that she was intimately acquainted with the deceased. She remembers discussing the will with him in October 1840 at her house in Milton on a Sunday evening. He was returning a book he had borrowed titled Everyman his own Lawyer. He had borrowed it 2 months earlier to assist him in making his will, she asked him if he had made his will and who he had appointed executors and he told her he appointed his brother Joseph and his housekeeper Elizabeth Paris. Concerning the appointment of the executors being in the margin, she states that the will she has examined is the same as she saw that day and before it was executed. Deceased was to be executor of her will and she wished to know, if she survived him, who would be his representative.

William Sanders, Senior and his son William, stated that they were friends of the deceased and his medical attendants, they treated him during his last illness. William, Senior heard him gives directions to his brother Joseph as to the disposal of his property, particularly his business.

William Sanders, Junior, stated that deceased had told him that he had appointed his brother Joseph and a female (whose name he had forgotten), executors of his will and believes the names of the executors was in the will before it was executed.

Joseph Troughton stated that his brother told him that he had appointed him an executor together with his housekeeper Elizabeth Paris. After his brother's death, he and Paris had looked for the will and that Paris unlocked a drawer in the sitting room and found the will. He believes the will had been in the sole custody of his brother and that the will is the same as it was now. He had searched for any other will but found no other.

Charles Pearson and Mary Ann Seabrooke stated that they knew deceased well and were familiar with his handwriting and signature. They both agree that the interlining, alterations and the executor clause are in his hand.

Proved 23rd February 1844

128

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

MARTHA Wife of

WILLIAM MERCHANT

of the Parish of Milton

who died 30th March 1850

Aged 65 Years

Also

GEORGE HENRY

Son of the above

who died 27th August 1853

Aged 28 Years

MIDDLETON see HEATH

129

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

SARAH Wife of

THOMAS MILEHAM

who departed this Life

the 21st of May 1815

in the 26th Year of her Age

Also four Children of the above

THOMAS, EBENEZER, THOMAS

and WILLIAM who died in their Infancy

Also ELIZABETH Second Wife of

the above THOMAS MILEHAM

who departed this Life

the 19th of April 1837

in the 40th Year of her Age

130

Headstone

To the Memory of

Mrs MARY ANN MILLETT Wife of

THOMAS GILES MILLETT

of Fulham, Middlesex

who departed this Life

January 29th 1841

Aged 53 Years

Also GEORGE MILLETT

Youngest Son of the above

who departed this Life

October 14th 1841

Aged 18 Years

Mary Ann Millett was living at Rope Walk, Gravesend

George Millett was living at Hall's Garden, Dartford

MILLS see EVANS

131

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

GEORGE MISSING

who died 1st January 1838 Aged 81 Years

Also HANNAH his Wife

who died 14th July 1843 Aged 84 Years

Also WILLIAM their Son

drowned near Whitby

13th January 1837Aged 44 Years

Also SARAH Wife of

GEORGE MISSING Junr

who died 3rd January 1839 Aged 45 Years

Also ELIZABETH GRAVES Daughter of the above

who died 3rd August 1841 Aged 38 Years

Also GEORGE Son of the above

who died 3rd April 1843 Aged 54 Years

Also HENRY JAMES Son of

JOHN & HARRIOT GOODYEAR

who died 4th November 1845 Aged 21 Years

Also 2 Daughters who died in their Infancy

Also MARY ANN Wife of WILLIAM DADD

&Daughter of the above

who died 12th August 1847 Aged 47 Years

Also a Daughter who died in her Infancy

Rear

[ ]

HANNAH Daughter of

GEORGE & SARAH MISSING

who died 11th November 1858

Aged 35 Years

Also MARTHA Wife of

JAMES MISSING

who died 18th August 1853

Aged 56 Years

MITCHELL see WILLIAMS

132

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

ESTHER Wife of

CHARLES MITTON

who departed this Life

the 30th of December 1806

Aged 55 ? Years

“To name her [ ],

[ ] grief [ ]

What [ ]

[ ] relief [ ]

A Husband mourns the [ ]

Fame spreads her Worth

a Husband knew it Well”

Also the above

CHARLES MITTON

who died May the 31st 1807

Aged 56 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated [ ] February 1807

Charles Mitton of Milton, Waterman.

He request a foot, head and body stone be placed on his grave if executors think fit.

He appoints his friend Charles Becket of Milton, Brewer and John Brenchley of Milton, Wine Merchant, his executors and trustees. He gives them £10 each for mourning.

To Hannah Hucks wife of Samuel Hucks of East Lane, Bermondsey, Surrey, Cooper, £30.

To Mary Patterson, widow of James Patterson, late of Milton, late Mate of one of the East India Company's Yachts, £30

To Mary Elkins, widow, sister of his late wife, £40.

To his friend Benjamin Horncastle of Gravesend, Waterman, £30.

To Thomas Elkins of Milton, Waterman and nephew of his late wife, £100.

To his trustees, his 6 houses nearly opposite the Fairfield, Gravesend, now of late occupied by Edward Wardlow, Mary Covenyer ?, John Monk, William Eversfield, Haffel Coy ?, and Gelinger ? Matson, the estate of the late William Cleverly.

Also his own house in Milton, near the Terrace, which he purchased from James Westerman and others, the land is part of land called Higham N[ ? ]ord, upon trust,, the 2 easternmost occupied by Edward Wardlow and Mary Covenyer, in trust for his brother Samuel of Milton, for ever.

The next 2 houses occupied by John Monk and William Eversfield, in trust for his brother John, for ever, his brothers to have rents and profits. The 2 westernmost houses occupied by Haffel Coy and Gelinger Matson, in trust for Thomas Elkins, for ever, he to have rents and profits until the 25th of December 1814, if executors think it is proper to do so.

The title deeds of his Gravesend estate to remain with his trustees until25th December 1814 and then be delivered to to Thomas Elkins and be produced from time to time when requested for the manifestation of the titles to each of his brothers' properties, in trust for them and that of the well serving the 6 houses. Tenants to pay 1 sixth of the cost and repair of the houses and well.

His property in Milton, upon trust, to be sold. The proceeds to Hannah Huck and Mary Patterson, equally shared.

His furniture, plate, linen, china and glass to Thomas Elkins, absolutely.

To his trustees, his ready money, money in Public Funds, securities for money, debts owed, personal estate and effects, upon trust, trustees to call in all debts and convert his personal estate into money that not consisting of money and after his debts, funeral, probate costs and legacies are paid, invest in the Public Funds and pay Thomas Elkins the annual dividends until 25th December 1814 and upon further trust, after that date if Thomas Elkins is still living to transfer the principal sum to him, for ever. But if he is dead, then to pay half of it to his executors.

The other half as follows : ¼ to Samuel Mitton, ¼ to John Mitton, 4 twelfths to Samuel Hucks, 2 twelfths to Mary Patterson, provided Thomas Elkins does not, before the 25th December 1814, grant, bargain, sell, mortgage, assign or charge any part of the estate....................................

Witnesses: Christopher Bedingfield of Gravesend Sopha (sic) Hays, Servant, Edward Pyman Johnson, Clerk to Mr Bedingfield.

Proved 24th October 1807

133

Headstone

In Memory of

ELIZABETH Daughter of

JOHN & ANN MONK

of this Parish

who departed this Life

June 2nd 1772

Aged 10 Weeks

Also Mrs ELIZTH. WHEELER

who departed this Life

March 31st 1776

Aged 60 Years

Rear

[In] Memory of

[ ] [ ]RRELL

[who di[ed] [ ]

4th 1823

Aged 77 [Ye]ars

[Al]so [ ]

of the above [ ]

1st 1811

RS[ ]

FT[ ]

ISS[ ]

[ ]o Daughters WILLI[AM ?]

[ ]AH & MARY

[ ]

134

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

JOHN Son of

JOHN & CAROLINE MORGAN

who died 23rd February 1845

Aged 1 Year

“Weep not for me my Parents dear,

The dear Lord is pleased to take me to his care,

There is not one temptation [ ],

Me here

And I am safe from every sneer”

135

Headstone and Foot Stone

Here lyeth interred the Body of

Mrs MARY MOULD Wife of

Mr WILLIAM MOULD

of the Parish of Milton next Gravesend

who departed this Life

the Twenty First day of February 1787

Aged Sixty Nine Years

Also the above

WILLIAM MOULD

who departed this Life

the 11th of October 1802

Aged 90 Years

136

Chest Tomb

East End

[ ]

SARAH MURRELL

who died the 25th of May 1776

Aged 37 Years

EDWARD MURRELL

who died the 21st of May 1777

Aged 39 Years

Also JENCEY (sic)

Daughter of the above who died

in her Infancy

West End

To the Memory of

JOHN GOLDSMITH

who died the 28th of May 1809

Aged 68 Years

Also MARY GOLDSMITH

who died the 15th of November 1813

Aged 81 Years

North Side

[ ]

THOMAS KNIGHT (Citizen of London)

who died the 27th of February 1809 Aged 48Years

Also Five Children who died in their Infancy

Also Mrs ANNA MARIA CLUTTON

who died the 8th of March 1813 Aged 44 Years

Also SARAH Wife of THOMAS KNIGHT

who died the 1st of May 1838 Aged 72 Years

South Side

[ ]

SARAH ELIZABETH KNIGHT

who died the 25th of April 1868 Aged 75 Years

Also THOMAS KNIGHT Husband of the above

who died the 27th of August 1878 Aged 73 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th October 1808

Thomas Knight of Gracechurch Street, London, Cheesemonger, Freeman of the City of London.

First, his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To his wife Sarah, his household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china, books and other things in his house, absolutely and £100.

To his brothers Samuel Knight and William Carter Smith Knight, 5 guineas each for mourning.

To his brother John Knight of Curton Road, St Leonard, Shoreditch, Gentleman and Edward Murrell of Milton next Gravesend, Plumber , 2 of his his executors (and trustees), he gives each of them 5 guineas for ring.

The residue of his estate and effects to his trustees, upon trust, they to sell it and invest £100 in Government Funds, upon trust. They are to pay his wife, as long as she remains his widow, income from his estate for her support and support and education of his children, Ann and Thomas Knight and any yet to be born, until they are 21. Then, if his estate is worth £4,000 and his stock funds which produce £300 and £200, these sums to be held in trust. The stock producing £200 to be transferred to his child who first attains 21 years of age and the rest of the income to be paid to his wife for her support and of minor children. When the younger child is 21 the stock producing £300 to be transferred as before.............................................................

After the death or remarriage of his wife, then upon further trust,to transfer the residue of the estate to his children who attain 21 years of age. If any of his children are dead, leaving lawful issue, then their share to their child or children at 21 years of age, while they are minors, the income towards their maintenance and education. If there are none of his children living at his wife's death or remarriage, trustees are to transfer two eighths of his estate into 3 equal parts between the children of his brothers John and William and Edward Murrell, then living..............................complex details follow.................................................................

He appoints his wife, his brother John and Edward Murrell, executors.

Witnesses: Joseph Dutton of Gracechurch Street, John Clutton of St Thomas, Southwark

Proved 19th April 1809

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th November 1807

John Goldsmith of Gravesend, Victualler.

His debts, funeral and probates costs and mourning to be first paid.

He appoints his friends William Bensted of Hartley, Farmer and James Waterman of Milton, Brewer, executors and guardians of his daughter Mary Ann Goldsmith.

Debts and money owed to him to be collected in . His business and that part of his personal estate not consisting of money, (except those things given to his wife), to be sold as soon as possible.

Money from the sale and from his personal estate to be invested in Public Funds or Real Securities and the annual income (subject to the annuity charge on it by his late father to be paid to his mother Sarah for her lifetime), to be paid to his wife Elizabeth for her support and support and education of his daughter until she is 21, if his wife so long continues his widow and single. But if his wife dies before his daughter is 21 or neglects her support or education, as executors approve of, the executors can apply so much money as they think reasonable for his daughter's support and education. They to pay the surplus, if any, to his wife, if living and single. If not they to invest the surplus for his daughter's benefit.

When his daughter is 21 or her death, if sooner, ½ the annual income of his personal estate to be paid to his wife during the joint lives of his wife and daughter or until his wife remarries.

After the death of his mother Sarah and his daughter having attained 21 years of age, the annual profit of his real estate and dividends of the £400 stock, part of income of the personal estate to be paid to his wife for life or until remarriage.

His wife not to be entitled to no income from his real or personal estate if she does remarry.

The principal money from his business and personal estate and securities, to his daughter, ½ when she is 21, if his wife is living and single and his mother is then living. If his mother is dead and his wife living and single, then all the income except that from the £400 stock, (which is for the benefit of his wife). After his wife's death or remarriage, his daughter then having attained 21 years of age, the whole of the income to his daughter. If his daughter dies under 21 years of age, leaving no lawful issue, then all the principal and dividends, (subject to the £400 stock set aside for his wife),to the children of his brother George Goldsmith in equal shares.

He gives his 2 cottages and pieces of woodland and other land in Hartley, occupied by William Bensted and all other real estate , to his daughter Mary Ann, for ever. But if she dies under 21 leaving no lawful issue, then this goes to his brother George, for ever, provided it will be lawful for his executors to pay any sum of money not exceeding £100 from his personal estate as an apprentice fee for the advancement of his daughter during her minority.

Witnesses: Jno Hopwood of Maidstone, Broker Christopher Bedingfield of Gravesend, Attorney Edward Pyman Johnson, his Clerk.

Proved 2nd October 1810

137

Headstone

Beneath are interred the Remains of

ELIZABETH Wife of

Mr JOHN NEWING

who departed this Life

the 28th April 1817

Aged 42 Years

Leaving issue three Sons & one Daughter

Viz JOHN, EDWARD JOHN,

STEPHEN & ELIZABETH

This stone is erected by her Husband

in commemoration of departed Worth.

138

Headstone

[ ]

WILLIAM JAMES NEWMAN

Born 8th March 1793

Died 9th July 1837

SARAH his Wife

Born 1st Sep 1795

Died 22nd Dec 1836 [ ]

two Sons, WILLIAM & HENRY

139

Headstone and Ledger

Family Vault of WILLIAM NEWMAN

Headstone

EMILY ANN Daughter of above

Died 11th Feb 1861 Aged 16

ALFRED DUNKIN Son of above

Died 10th Jan 1861 Aged 19

SARAH ANN Wife of above

Died 8th Aug 1868 Aged 54

SARAH LAURA Daughter of above

Died 23rd March 1871 Aged 20

ANNETTE Daughter of above

Died 20th July 1872 Aged 19

WILLLIAM VOSPER Son of above

Died 2nd October 1871 Aged 35

Interred in Gravesend Cemetery

North Side of Ledger

SARAH ANN Wife of WILLIAM NEWMAN

Died 8th Aug 1868 Aged 54

South Side of Ledger

WILLIAM NEWMAN

who was 60 Years Vestry Clerk of Gravesend

died 3rd August 1906 in his 93rd Year

Principal Probate Registry Index

William Newman of 32 Darnley Road, Gravesend. Administration granted to John Manby Newman, Esquire, effects valued at £1,607 7s 10d.

140

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

ELIZABETH NEWSON

who died 27th September 1840

of the Parish of Milton next Gravesend

in her 80th Year

NICHOLSON see FOSTER

NIGHTINGALE see CRAFTER

141

Chest Tomb with Iron Railings

East and West sides blank, West side may have been inscribed

Ledger

[ ]

Mr WALTER NYNN

who died November. 21St 1775

Aged 61 Years

North Side

Sacred to the Memory of

MARY Wife of JEREMIAH DENNETT

who departed this Life February 27th 1826 Aged 48 Years

Also JOHN Son of the above died August 21st 1807 Aged 14 Months

Also WILLIAM who died April 1st 1810 Aged 21 Months

Likewise the above JEREMIAH DENNETT

who departed this Life December 11th 1842 Aged 71 Years

South Side

Sacred to the Memory of

ELIZABETH CARTER who departed this Life September 8th 1831 Aged 65 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd April 1774

Walter Nynn, Gentleman and Jurat of Gravesend and Milton.

He gives his advowson right if patronage in the Vicarage or Parish Church of St James, Grain and all other his lands, houses and other real estate, to his 2 nieces Mary and Elizabeth Ray, equally shared, for ever.

To his servant Barbara Denesel ?, an annuity of £10 from his personal estate, late bequeathed to his nieces, for life.

To Sarah Creek, wife of Richard Creek of Milton, Waterman, and Ann Cannon, wife of Richard Cannon of New Street Hill, Sloe Lane, London, Silversmith, £50 each. If either of them die before payment is due, the legacy will lapse and fall into his residuary personal estate.

To his sister Rachel Ray, and his cousin Amey Edmeades, 1 guinea each for a mourning ring.

The residue of his ready money, securities for money, money in Public Funds, debts owed, stock in trade, plate linen, china, goods, chattels,personal estate and effects, charged with the above annuity, to his nieces Mary and Elizabeth Ray, for ever, he appoints them his executors.

Witnesses: Sarah Skinner G. S. Man Jno Evans

Proved 24th April 1776

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st May 1842

Jeremiah Dennett of Milton, Esquire.

To his daughter Mary, wife of Thomas Payne, £1,000.

To his daughter Elizabeth wife of William Luke Evans, £1,000, these legacies not subject to the control or interests of their present or any future husbands.

His plate, china, glass, linen, beds, bedding, blankets and counterpanes, books, prints, pictures and ornaments, to his above daughters, equally shared, at the discretion of his executors.

To his nieces Jane and Cecilia Scott, £50 each.

To his grand daughters Elizabeth, Isabella and Mary Charlotte Evans and his grandson [ ] Evans, £100 each. These sums to be paid to their father and invested by him for their benefit.

To his niece Mary wife of Ralph Bailey, £50

To his God daughter Caroline daughter of his nephew Henry Dennett Cole, £50, this to be paid to his father and invested as before.

To his servant Katherine Botting, 19 guineas, if she is in his service at his death. All legacies are tax free.

To his executors, for their troubles, £100 each.

He appoints his nephew James Henry Scott of the Paymaster General's Office, Whitehall, London, and Elizabeth Ann Fothergill of Milton, Spinster, all his freehold and copyhold real estate, upon trust, they are to sell it and the proceeds will be part of his residuary personal estate.

Rent accumulations until the sale or that of unsold property will be part of his personal estate.

His personal estate to James Henry Scott and Elizabeth Ann Fothergill, upon trust, they to sell that part not consisting of money and invest all the money in the 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities and pay ½ the annual income to his daughter Mary Payne for life. The other ½ to his daughter Elizabeth Evans , for life.

After his daughters' deaths, their ½ shares of the stock to whom they shall direct by their wills or otherwise, in default of direction, ½ each of the principal money and stock will go to their lawful children, equally shared.

There is £1,100 secured on a mortgage from his nephew Henry Dennett Cole and £3,000 due from the Gravesend Town Council by a mortgage dated 27th July 1826, the sum of £700 is also due from Gravesend Council by a bond dated 14th November 1829. Trustees need not require payment as long as interest comes in..............................................................

He appoints his trustees, James Henry Scott and Elizabeth Ann Fothergill as his executors.

Witnesses: Elizabeth Pearson of Milton, Spinster Charles Pearson of Gravesend, Solicitor.

Proved 20th January 1843. Elizabeth Ann Fothergill has renounced her role as an executor, James Henry Scott is James Henry Scott, Esquire.

142

Headstone and Body Stone, carved with Putti and Emblems

In Memory of

ROBERT PAINE

of this Parish

who departed this Life

February 21st 1771

Aged 50 Years

Also two Sons and three Daughters

And WILLIAM MARSHALL

who died September 10th 1805

Aged 50 Years

Likewise ANN MARSHALL

Wife of the above

who died October the 15th 1806

Aged 45 ? Years

Rear

Sacred to the Memory of

THOMAS SIMMONS

who departed this Life

April 25th 1829

Aged 33 Years

Also two Daughters of the above

who died in their Infancy

Also Mr WILLIAM PAINE

who departed this Life

7th November 1835

Aged 79 Years

Also FRANCES Wife of

Mr WILLIAM PAINE

who departed this Life

28th August 1848

Aged 88 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th October 1775

Robert Paine of Gravesend, Victualler.

To Richard Adams of Gravesend, Bricklayer and John Crier of Milton, Waterman, his 4 houses on the north side of Randall Yard in Milton, occupied by John Stevens, Solomon Luck, Joseph Lloyd and Widow Adams, which he purchased from Elizabeth Comport, Widow, Daniel Dorkin and Leonard May, upon trust. They to take the rents and profits and pay the net sum to his wife Ann, for life, she keeping the houses in good repair.

After her death, the house at the upper or east end of the Yard, occupied by John Stevens, upon trust, to pay the net profits towards the maintenance and education of his son William until he is 21 and when he is 21, he to have the house for ever.

The house occupied by Solomon Luck at the west end of the Yard, after his wife's death, upon trust, the net rent to be paid to his daughter Ann Paine until she is 21, when she is 21 she to have the house for ever.

The house occupied by Joseph Lloyd, which adjoins John Stevens house, upon trust, the net rent to be paid to towards the maintenance and education of his daughter Susannah Paine, until she is 21, when the house goes to her, for ever.

The house occupied by Widow Adams, between the houses of Lloyd and Luck, upon trust, the net rent towards the maintenance and education of his daughter Rachel Paine, until she is 21 when the house goes to her.

If either if his daughters die under 21 years, then the income from the respective house to be shared equally by his other children.................................

He gives his furniture, goods, chattels, ready money, securities for money, rights, credits, personal estate and effects, to his trustees, upon trust, they to have an inventory made and permit his wife to have the use of the household goods and to have the interest or dividends on his money for life. After her death, upon further trust, to sell and invest proceeds in Public Funds or Real Securities and pay dividends, annually, to his son and daughters, for their maintenance and education, until they are 21, then, trustees will share the funds equally between his children, if his wife is then dead or if living, within 3 months of her death.

If any of his children die under 21 years of age, without any issue, their share to be equally shared by the survivors. If any die under 21, leaving any issue, their share to that child or children, equally shared.

He has directed his personal estate to be equally divided between his children but if his son William , at the death of his mother is of sufficient age and mind to carry on the victualling business in testator's house, he to have all household goods on appraisal to value the goods and William will pay the appraised price. The money paid to be invested as before stated. If son William declines to carry on the business, his trustees will place his most capable and willing daughter to carry on the business and deliver all the household goods to her , she paying his executors the appraised price, the money to be invested as before stated...........................................................

He appoints his trustees as his executors..........................................

Witnesses: Thomas Dalton Daniel Watmore Thomas Pattinson

Proved 13th January 1776

Note in margin, 17th February 1817.

Testator was a Victualler and Shoemaker. The will was not administered by his executors. Administration granted to his son William. All the executors and testator's widow Ann died intestate, Ann also failing to administer the will.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th September 1805

William Marshall of Gravesend, Waterman.

First, all his debts to be paid.

He has a situation under the Marine Society, to which, he trusts his eldest son William will succeed him as well as the business related to attendance on shipping.

He requests his executors to procure for his son William, the advantage in the hope he will appropriate one part towards the general purposes of testator's wife and family And, after payment of his debts and his funeral and probate costs, all the residue of ready money, securities for money, money in Public Funds, debts owed, boats, plate, linen, china, goods, chattels, rights, credits, personal estate and effects, he gives to his bother George of Milton and his friend William Paine of Gravesend, upon trust. They to pay interest and dividends towards the support of his wife Ann and his children, William, Susannah, George, John, and Jonathan, (or such of them who are in need), for the lifetime of his wife. After her death, upon further trust, to pay his trust fund and effects to his children who are over 21, equally shared. For those who are minors, they will be paid as soon as they are 21. in the meantime interest and dividends towards their maintenance. If any of them die in his wife's lifetime, leaving lawful issue, he , she or they to receive the parent's share, equally divided if more than one. If any of his children die under 21, leaving no lawful issue, then their share to be equally divided among their siblings..................................................

Executors can use their discretion to use some of the principal money to advance his children in the world, not exceeding one third of their share of the trust money.

His daughter Susannah has married James West and he has advanced them £150, this is to be taken as part of her share of the estate, to ensure his other children are not left short.

He appoints his trustees to be his executors.

Witnesses: Thomas Batt Jno Mills Evans

Proved 22nd November 1805

PALLISTER see PENN

143

Headstone

In Memory of

NA[THANIEL]

PA[NKHURST] [who departed this]

Life September [ ] 1806 [Aged] [ ]

Years Also NATHANIEL PANKHURST

Son of the above who unfortunately

met with his Death by a fall from the

Mast head of the King George Tilt Boat No [ ]

on the 19th of September 1812 of the Age of 20 Years

leaving a Widow & Son to lament his loss

Also ELIZABETH CRANE

who died 13th February 1815 Aged 29 Years

[ ] COLLINS ? [ ]

the 27th [ ]

Aged [ ] [Ye]ars

Rear

Sacred

[to the Memory of]

ESTHER Wife of

JOHN PRICE [ ] 18[ ]5

[Aged ] [ ] Years

Also FRANCES TWIGG Wife of

JOSEPH TWIGG

who died May 31st 1840 Aged 50 Years

144

Headstone

[ ]

CHARLES PANNELL

who died 30th August 1850

Aged 49 Years

Also MARY ANN Daughter of the above

who died 13th November 1839

Aged 13 Years

“Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord”

145

Headstone on Wall

To the Memory of

ELIZABETH PARKER

who died February 16th 1827

Aged 21 Years

Also ANN P[ ]TMAN

who died May 12th 18[ ]

Aged 6 ? Years & 9 Months

Also ELIZABETH PARKER

[ ]

Aged [ ]

[ ] ROBERT PARKER

[ ]

[ ] Years

PARKER see BAKER

PASTE see DODD

146

Tablet on West Wall near Door, In Situ

In a Vault below lies interred the Body of

ELIZABETH Wife of THOMAS PATTINSON

she died the 27th day of August 1779 Aged 59 Years

Also the Body of ELIZABETH HARMAN

Daughter of the said THOMAS and ELIZABETH

PATTINSON who died the 24th day of July 1784

Aged 7 Years

Also the Body of the said THOMAS PATTINSON

who departed this Life on the 9th day of December 1785 Aged 60 Years

Likewise SARAH Wife of SAMUEL HAZARD the Daughter

of the above THOMAS and ELIZABETH PATTINSON who departed

this Life the 21st of October 1796 Aged 36 Years

Also Mr WILLIAM PATTINSON who departed

this Life the 10th of January 1804 Aged 37 Years

Also Mrs ANN SARAH PATTINSON Wife of the above

who died the 17th of July 1822 Aged 54 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st August 1779

Thomas Pattinson of Gravesend, Gentleman.

To his son John, a gold ring, a present to testator on the death of his respected friend Mr Daniel Watmore.

He gives his daughter Elizabeth Harman, Widow, a gold ring. A present to testator on the death of Mrs Sarah Pierce.

To his daughter Mary, wife of James Mair, a gold ring, which was a present to testator on the death of his respected friend Mr Richard Read.

To his daughter Sarah Hazard, wife of Samuel Hazard, 2 guineas for a mourning ring.

To his son John, all household goods, furniture, plate, linen and china in his house or elsewhere, also his gold watch and clothes, also a gold ring, a present to testator on the death of Captain Daniel Watson, also ½ of his books, papers, goods, fixtures, etc, jointly belonging to testator and his son John, for ever.

To his respected friends Thomas Norman of Thames Street, London, Hatter and John Norman of Thames Street, London, Dry Salter, whom he appoints executors and trustees, all his real estate, farms, lands and buildings in Stoke in the Hundred of Hoo, also all pieces of freehold land and buildings near West Street, Gravesend, late occupied by Walter Wynn, baker and now by Elizabeth Day and Samuel Man, purchased from James Gordon; also his 2 leasehold houses on the south side of West Street, late occupied by Walter Wynn and Jacob de Rippe, now by Jacob de Rippe, Elizabeth Day and Samuel Man, also purchased from James Gordon and all other freehold and leasehold real estate (except the lease on his own dwelling house), all his bonds, mortgages, notes of hand,, book debts, ready money, securities for money, goods, chattels, rights, credits, personal estate and effects, (except the gold rings, household goods and furniture, 2 guinea legacy and other bequest and lease of his own home), upon trust.

Concerning ½ of his real estate in Stoke, this is upon trust for his son John, he is to have the net rents for life. After his death, upon trust for the benefit of his eldest son and his lawful male heirs. In default of sons, then to his eldest daughter and so on through every successive daughter. In default of daughters, in default of surviving heirs, then to the benefit of his son William and his male heirs, William to have net rents for life , then through his successive sons or, in default daughters, in default of heirs, then to his daughters Elizabeth Harman, Mary Mair, wife of James Mair of Milton, Plumber and Glazier and Sarah Hazard wife of Samuel Hazard, of Gravesend, Maltster, during their lives, equally shared. If one dies, leaving no children, then her share to the survivors, equally shared. If all his daughters die leaving no issue, then to the benefit of his nephew Francis Nicholson of Laythes in Aketon, Cumberland, for ever.

The other ½ of his real estate, upon trust, for the benefit of his son William for life, after his death, then as the other half. In default of heirs, then to benefit of his son John, after his death as before. In default then to his daughters, Elizabeth, Mary and Sarah, in default of heirs, then to Francis Nicholson, for ever..........................................

He gives his son William all leasehold house in Gravesend and all estate rights, tithes and terms...............................................

Prior to his daughter's marriage with James Mair,, he paid Mair £200 and by a bond dated 27th February 1779, a sum of £300, in trust, for the Mairs and their children, this totals £500, this is in full payment of her portion.

On the 10th of June 1779, his daughter Sarah married Samuel Hazard and he paid Hazard £200, on the 19th of June 1779, he paid by bond, £300, totalling £500 for them and their children, this is also in full payment of her portion.

His freehold land and store house and his 2 leasehold houses in Gravesend purchased from James Gordon, held in trust, is to be sold. Trustees will also call in money due to him and pay his debts, funeral and probate costs and legacies. If his money falls short of what is required, trustees can mortgage his real estate in Stoke to make up the shortfall.

The ½ share of his real estate in Stoke devised to his son John and the other ½ to his son William, will be equally charged with the payment If money from the sale of his freehold and leasehold estate in Gravesend, his book debts, ready money,securities for money proves insufficient to pay his debts, etc., and for paying the sum of £500 to his daughter Elizabeth, he charges the Stoke estate with the payments.

To his trustees, a mourning ring each.

To his sisters Elizabeth Nicholson and Ruth ? Pattinson, a mourning ring each...............................

To his friends William Marriott, William Levett, William Sill and his wife Jane Sill, a mourning ring each....................

Witnesses: Jno. Radish William Filmer Augustine Styles

Codicil 6th August 1783

He gives his cousin Frances Palmer, widow, “in consideration of her honesty, care and industry in the management of my household affairs”, an annuity of 10 guineas for life, tax free, chargeable on his Stoke estate, occupied by John Barney, William Gates and Thomas Stevens.................................

He has sold his freehold land, storehouse and 2 leasehold houses in or near West Street, Gravesend, so they no longer hold effect in his will.

Witnesses: Thomas Troughton Jno Radish Augustine Styles

Codicil 15th June 1785

He gives his grandson William Thomas Hodgson Mair and grand daughters Mary and Elizabeth Mair, children of his daughter Mary Mair of Milton, £100 each at 21 years of age. If only one survives, she to have £300.

He gives £300 to children to be born from his daughter Sarah Hazard, equally shared if more than one, at 21 years of age.

If his daughter Sarah and her husband Samuel, died leaving no children, he gives £100 to the survivor 6 months after the first death. If Samuel Hazard dies in the lifetime of his wife Sarah, leaving no children and Sarah remarries and has children, then that child or children to have £200 with £100 to the survivor of their parents.

He charges his Stoke estate with these payments.

He gives William Filmer of Southfleet, Thomas Smith of Cooling and John Prebble of Mockbegger, 2 guineas each to buy a mourning ring.

He had given his daughter Elizabeth £500 but she has since died, so this legacy has lapsed...............

He confirms rest of will.

Witnesses: Walter Medhurst Luther Eccleston Thomas Troughton

Proved 12th November 1785

Note in Margin, 18th April 1801

The will was not administered by the Normans, all three died intestate, so administration granted to William Pattinson, the son

Note in Margin, 14th May 1805

William Pattinson has not administered the will, so administration granted to Mary Mair, daughter of deceased.

Note in Margin, 22nd May (year not clear, 1840 ?)

Difficult to read, rather complex with many names, seems Mary Mair did not administer the will. Administration now granted to John Goodman ? ...............................................

147

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

SARAH Wife of

GEORGE PATTINSON

who died 9th April 1838

Aged 58 Years

Also GEORGE PATTINSON

who died 19th October 1846

Aged 71 Years

Also GEORGE PATTINSON their Son

who died 19th December 1836

Aged 24 Years

148

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

Here rest the Remains of

SAMPSON PENLEY

who departed this Life

April 10th 1832 Aged 67 Years

Also of LUCY his Wife

who departed this Life

December 5th 1836 Aged 65 Years

In whose Memory their Affectionate

Children have caused this humble

Tablet to be raised

Recording likewise that of their Sons

WILLIAM PENLEY

who died and was interred at Calais

October 28th 1822 Aged 21 Years

Also SAMPSON PENLEY

who expired suddenly at Paris

May 27th 1838 Aged 44 Years

Where his Remains are deposited

“An Angel's arm can snatch us from the Grave,

Legions of Angels can't confine us there”

To the above Remains are added those of

PHEBE PENLEY

Daughter of SAMPSON & LUCY PENLEY

who died on the 17th of June 1842 Aged 46 Years

149

Headstone and Body Stone

In Memory of

Miss PENN Daughter of

GEORGE & ELIZABETH PENN

(Isle of Thanet)

Born 1789 Died 1847

Also THOMAS PALLISTER

of this Parish

Son of BLAYDES & JANE of Thirsk

Born March 24th 1784

Died August 15th 1851

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd September 1842

Thomas Pallister, (of the Clifton Hotel, Gravesend ).

All his real and personal estate to his wife Mary, absolutely.

He hopes his wife will divide the property, on her death, among their children, she is his executor.

Witnesses: William Smither of 28 Gracechurch Street, London Henry Smither of same place..

Affidavit 26th August 1851

William Smither, a Tea Dealer, states on oath, that he is one of the witnesses to the will of Thomas Pallister late of the Clifton Hotel, Gravesend, Hotel Keeper. He states that he and Henry Smither were present with Pallister when he signed his will and that they witnessed the will at the same time.

Proved 27th August 1851

150

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

MARIA Wife of

WILLIAM PENNIFER

who died 17th June 1851

Aged 55 Years

151

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

THOMAS PIPLER

who died 20th September 1829

Aged 37 Years

Also ELIZABETH Wife of

JOHN PIPLER Senr

who died 29th April 1830

Aged 78 Years

Also JOHN PIPLER

who died 3rd May 1835

Aged 83 Years

Also JOHN Eldest Son of

JOHN & ELIZABETH PIPLER

who died 29th December 1847

Aged 63 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th February 1846

John Pipler of Gravesend, Gentleman.

To his 4 sisters Ann Churchill ?, Mary Keddell, Elizabeth Gould and Sarah Gable, his one fifth part of 2 freehold houses in Windmill Street, Gravesend, occupied by [ ] Johnson and [ ]

Berry, equally shared.

To his wife Elizabeth, for life, all the rents, dividends and annual income from all of his remaining real and personal estate, the use of his household furniture ad the house he lives in. After her death, he gives to each of his nieces, the daughters of his sister Mary Keddell, £100 in the 3% Consols, they are Martha Reed, Elizabeth Gurr, Clara Keddell, Mary Keddell and Letitia Keddell.

To his nephew Thomas Gould and niece Elizabeth Gould, £100 each of the same stock

To his nieces Cordelia Lees and Sarah Churchill ?, £100 each in the same stock.

The legacies not to be subject to any control by husbands of his nieces and to be paid within 6 months of the death of his wife.

To his sister Mary Keddell, for ever, the absolute benefit of his 2 freehold houses in Bath Street, Gravesend, occupied by [ ] Brown and [ ] Gillis and £100 secured by a mortgage on the house of Mr Benjamin Venner of Southfleet also £100 Consols.

To his sister Sarah Gable, his 6 freehold houses in Albion Road, Milton and 31 shares in the Gravesend and Milton Gas Company and 5 shares in the Imperial Gas Company and 10 shares in the Gravesend and Milton Waterworks Company, also all his leasehold , house furniture and plate and the residue of his property, absolutely. Sarah Gable is his executor and he gives her all estates vested in him as trustee or mortgagee.

Witnesses: Thomas Cheeseman, Solicitor of Gravesend William Scott, his Clerk.

Codicil 6th August 1847

All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid from his personal estate. If his personal estate is not sufficient for his legacies, it will be made up from his real and personal estate given to his sister Sarah.

Rest of will confirmed.

Witnesses: Thomas Cheeseman William Scott.

Proved 4th February 1848

PITT see ATTER

POLLOCK see DEANE

PRICE see PANKHURST

PULLEN see SWINEY

152

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

WILLIAM PURNELL

of this Parish

who departed this Life

September the 7th 1794

Aged 25 Years

Also ANN Wife of the above

who departed this Life

8th of April 1802

Aged 33 Years

Likewise MARY PURNELL Wife of

JAMES PURNELL

who died the 23rd of September 1815

Aged 57 Years

153

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

GAYNAM Son of

GEORGE & MARY RACKSTRAW

of this Parish

who died the 12th of January 1800

Aged 17 Years

Also MARY BUMSTEAD WOOLLEY

Daughter of the above & Wife of

GEORGE WOOLLEY (of London)

who died the 27th of January 1801

Aged 24 Years

Near this place lieth 2 Sons & 2 Daughters

of the above GEORGE & MARY RACKSTRAW

Also MARY ANN Daughter of the above

who died Jany the 7th 1802 Aged 14 Months

Likewise the above

GEORGE RACKSTRAW

who died the 22nd of June 1804

Aged 50 Years

Also Mr PHILIP BUMSTEAD

who died the 24th of November 1806

Aged 82 Years

Likewise Mrs BENNETT BUMSTEAD Wife of

the above Mr PHILIP BUMSTEAD

who died May the 28th in the Year 1813

Aged 92 Years

Rear

Sacred

to the Memory of

PHILIP JEREMIAH RACKSTRAW

who died the 10th of September 1812

Aged 2 Years

Also MARY WILSON RACKSTRAW

Wife of the late GEORGE RACKSTRAW

who died March 25th 1823

Aged 68 Years

Also JOSIAH WISE RACKSTRAW Son of the above

MARY WILSON and GEORGE RACKSTRAW

who died January 1st 1839

Aged 48 Years

Also ANN RACKSTRAW Wife of

BENJAMIN GEORGE RACKSTRAW

who died September19th 1847

Aged 62 Years

Also BENJAMIN GEORGE RACKSTRAW

who died October 19th 1847

Aged 59 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 4th August 1803

George Rackstraw of Gravesend.

Half of this short will is taken up with a religious preamble.

He is sick and weak in body.

To his wife Mary Wilson Rackstraw, (who is his executor), all his household goods, debts owing, moveable in immoveable effects.

Witnesses: James Champier ? William Maddocks

Proved 17th July 1804

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd December 1845

Benjamin George Rackstraw of West Street, Gravesend, Bread and Biscuit Baker.

He gives to Gaynam, Ann and Elizabeth, the children of his son George James, £20 each at 21 years of age.

His baking business and related implements and utensils, he gives to his son George James, absolutely.

His freehold houses and land in Gravesend and all other real estate, to his son George James and son in law Edmund Pallister of Milton, Tavern Keeper, upon trust, to sell. He also gives them his furniture, plate, linen, and china, ships, boats and vessels and his shares in vessels, money, securities for money, stocks, funds, personal estate and effects, upon trust, to permit his wife to have use of them for her lifetime or until she remarries.

They to convert all other parts of his estate not consisting of money, into money and to invest the proceeds in Government stock or in Real estate, sufficient to produce £150 per annum which they will pay to his wife while she remains unmarried. The residue to be equally shared by his children. After his wife's death or remarriage, his trustees to pay the principal among his children, equally shared.

He appoints his trustees his executors.

Witnesses: Thomas Pearsy ?, of 21 West Street, Gravesend, Fish Monger Charles Pearson of Gravesend, Solicitor.

Proved 12th November 1847

154

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

MARY ANN Wife of

JAMES RAGEN

of this Parish

who died 7th August 1844

Aged 55 Years

“Faithful and True a Treasure each alone,

A Wife a Mistress and a Friend in one.

Rests in this Tomb raised at thy Husband's coast,

He sadly summing what he had and lost”

155

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

HARRIOT MARIA Daughter of

ROBERT & CHARLOTTE RANDELL

who departed this Life

the 3rd of January 1808

Aged 15 Months

156

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

MARY Wife of

JOHN RAWLLINGS

who died 29th January 1854

Aged 79 Years

READ see LANCE

READ see MACKAY

157

Ledger, “beneath” Curd headstone

Also RANDELL REID

who died 31st May 1841

Aged 68 Years

Also SUSANNA his Wife

who died 2nd January 1856

Aged 84 Years

RICHARDS see DELAP

RICHARDSON see HUGESSON

RICKARDS see

158

Headstone

[ ]

AMELIA HERON ROGERS Daughter of

WILLIAM HERON & MARY ROGERS

who departed this Life

the 21st of June 1812

Aged 21 Years

Also to the above

WILLIAM HERON ROGERS

who departed this Life

the 18th of March 1834

Aged 62 Years

Likewise the above

MARY ROGERS

who departed this Life

the 7th of April 1836

Aged 69 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th July 1830

William Heron Rogers of Gravesend, Surgeon.

All his medical and surgical and midwifery books. medical and physical journals, surgical and midwifery instruments bottle, pots, mortars, drawers and their contents and fixtures in the shop, to his daughters Caroline Thorold Rogers and Amelia Heron Rogers, equally shared.

He gives his clothes to his brother George Vinning Rogers.

His antique silver lancet case, with 6 lancets, to his nephew William Augustus Rogers.

His plate to his wife Mary for life and after her death, to his daughters, Mary Elizabeth Fothergill, wife of George Fothergill Esquire, Captain in H.M. 13th Regiment of Light Infantry, Caroline Thorold Rogers and Amelia Heron Rogers, equally shared.

To his wife Mary, £100.

Residue of his personal estate and effects to his wife Mary, his brother George, his nephew William Augustus Rogers and Richard Cobden of Watling Street, London, Wholesale Linen Draper, (his executors), upon trust, they to collect all his money and convert into money all other parts of his personal estate, except furniture, linen and china. His wife to use latter items for life and after her death, they are to be sold and trustees to hold the proceeds upon trust.

Trustees to pay his debts, funeral and probate costs and stand possessed of the residue, upon trust.

A ¼ in trust for his daughter Mary Elizabeth; ¼ in trust for his daughter Caroline; ¼ in trust for his daughter Amelia and ¼ in trust, to pay interest earned on it to his wife for life.

After his wife's death, his executors will possess the latter ¼ and residue of personal estate upon trust, for his daughters. The annual interest for his daughter Amelia towards her maintenance during her minority, as trustees think fit.

All his freehold houses and land in Gravesend or elsewhere, to his trustees, upon trust, they to pay rents to his wife, for life. After her death, they to sell and possess the proceeds upon trust and use as follows, one third in trust for daughter Mary Elizabeth; one third in trust for daughter Caroline; one third in trust for daughter Amelia.

He has advanced, for the advancement of George and Mary Fothergill, £680, this sum to be brought into hotchpotch by daughter Mary, upon the division of his real and personal estate.

Trustee details follow.....................................................

He appoints his wife guardian of his daughter Amelia during her minority, after his wife's death he appoints his brother George, nephew William Augustus Rogers and Richard Cobden, her guardians.

He appoints his trustees executors.

Witnesses: James Edmed of Gravesend, Solicitor Thomas Pratt Joseph C. West

Proved 29th July 1834 Power reserved to Mary Rogers, George Vinning Rogers and Richard Cobden

ROWE see DREWRY

159

Headstone

[ ]

JOSEPH ROWLAND

late of Dovercourt House

who died 17th October 1848

Aged 25 Years*

“Afflictions Sore long time I bore,

Physicians were in Vain,

Till God did please Death should seize me,

And ease me of my Pain”

*Colyer - Fregusson states the age was 36 but the Burial Register records 25

160

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

ANN Daughter of

WILLIAM & SARAH ELEANOR ROXBERRY

who was unfortunately drowned 25th August 1830

Aged 15 Years

“In the Midst of Life we are in Death”

Also SARAH ELEANOR ROXBERRY

who died 16th January 1831

Aged 48 Years

Also JAMES ROXBERRY Son of the above

who died 11th January 1845

Aged 23 Years

Also WILLIAM ROXBERRY

who died 14th February 1852

Aged 68 Years

161

Small Headstone

To the Memory of

EPHRAIM RYCRAFT

who died 26th August 1818

Aged 30 Years*

* Colyer - Fergusson states 26, Burial Register records 30

162

Tablet on West Wall near West Door, still in situ

In a Vault beneath rest the Remains of

JOHN GLADDISH Son of

WILLIAM & ELIZABETH SANDERS

who died the 1st of May 1848

Aged 28 Years

Also the above

Mr WILLIAM SANDERS

many years Surgeon in this Parish

who died the 15th of October 1849

Aged 68 Years

Also CHARLES Son of the above

who died March 1st 1879

Aged 75 Years

Also ELIZABETH Wife of the above

who died December 1st 1879

Aged 89 Years

“The Gift of God is Eternal Life through Jesus Christ our Lord”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th September 1849

William Sanders of Gravesend, Surgeon.

To his wife Elizabeth, all household furniture, plate, linen, wines, liquors, china, pictures, ready money and effects.

To his wife, sons William and Charles and Henry Jarvis of 32 Trinity Square, Southwark, Architect, all other real and personal estate, upon trust, annual interest, rents and dividends to his wife, for life to enable her to bring up their family.

After her death, his freehold house 74 High Street, Gravesend, to his son William upon condition that he pays his father's executors £800.

The freehold house, shop, orchard and premises in Cobham, occupied by William Broad, Butcher and 4 cottages adjoining occupied by Barrett, Mungeam, Gould and Collins, to his son Abraham and his heirs.

His freehold house at 47 St George Terrace, Milton, occupied by Mrs Rosser to his son Henry and his heirs.

His house at 46 St George Terrace, Milton,occupied by Mrs Littlewood, to his son Edward and his heirs.

His house at 148 Windmill Street, Gravesend, occupied by John Arnold and his house at 5 New Street, Milton, occupied by [ ] Henty ?, to his son Alfred and his heirs.

To his son Charles, £700.

To his son Henry Shearly, £500.

To his son Edward James, £500.

His trustees to transfer £500 3 ¼ % Bank Annuities to each of his daughters Ann, Elizabeth Agnes and Mary.

The sum of £4,200 on mortgage on land in the neighbouring parish (Milton ?), upon trust, trustees to pay interest on a ¼ of it to his daughter Catherine, wife of Rev [ ] Marsh, free of any interest of her present or future husband. After her death the principal of the ¼ part as she directs by her will.

Another ¼ part's interest to each of his daughters, Ann, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary, with power to bequeath it in their wills.

If any of his daughters do not make any disposition , his trustees will stand possessed of that share and share it equally among her children.

If any of his daughters die intestate leaving no children, then his surviving daughters to equally share her portion.

His freehold house at 2 Clarence Place, Milton, to his trustees, upon trust, to allow his unmarried daughters to live there or have the rent until their marriages or deaths.

After his daughters are all married or die unmarried, the house to be sold, the proceeds and any other of his residuary estate, upon trust, to be divided equally among his children. Interest can be used after his wife's death for his children's maintenance and education.................trust details......................................................

He appoints his wife Elizabeth and his sons Charles and Henry his executors.

Witnesses: Henry Newbon, Solicitor, Gravesend Elizabeth Higgins of 1 Clarence Place, Milton.

Proved 14th December 1849

163

Stone Tablet “apparently fixed to another stone”, next to the Vestry door.

[ ]

ANN FAUCIT SAVILL

who died July 17th 1827

Aetat 29 Years

Leaving two Infant Daughters

ANN ?, and PHEBE, Aged one and two Years

“In Death she found Life,

So may we all”

To perpetuate her Memory,

To commemorate her Virtues,

As Daughter, Wife and Mother,

This Stone is erected

By her Afflicted Husband

164

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

MARY SARAH FREW Daughter of

THOMAS & MARY SARAH SEAGER

Born 23rd Sept 1820

Died 19th Dec 1829

Also THOMAS Son of the above

who died 26th August 1830

Aged 8 Years & 7 Months

Also JAMES HENRY FREW

Adopted Son of the above

who died 18th February 1841

in his 22nd Year

Also THOMAS SEAGER

who died 7th January1845

in his 52nd Year

Also MARY SARAH SEAGER

who died 21st July 1858

in her 69th Year

Her Remains are deposited in

the Gravesend and Milton Cemetery

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd June 1832

Thomas Seager of Gravesend, Lighterman.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

He gives his boats, barges, house furniture,plate, linen, china, money, securities for money and personal estate to his wife Mary Sarah, absolutely.

His freehold houses and lands to Robert Goulding of Horsleydown, Surrey, Cornfactor and William Creed of Tilbury Fort, Essex, Victualler, upon trust. They are, during the life of his wife, to keep the houses in good repair and insured and pay his wife, for life, the net rents and profits.

After his wife's death, they are to pay the net rents and profits to his daughter Elizabeth if she is a minor and unmarried towards her support and education. When she is 21, they to pay the rents and profits directly to her, for her own benefit and not to be subject to the interests of any husband she may marry.

After his daughter's death, then the estate to her children and their heirs, equally shared, if more than one.

He appoints his wife and his trustees as his executors.....................................

Witnesses: John Johnson of West Ham, Essex Francis Southgate of Gravesend, Solicitor James Furrell, his Clerk.

Proved13th August 1845 Power reserved to Robert Goulding and William Creed

SHEPARD see TISDELL

SIMMONS see PAINE

165

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

To the Memory of

Mr JOHN HAYNES SKERRETT

A native of Monserrat

who departed this Life

July 2nd 1807

Aged 42 Years

166

Tablet on the West Wall of the Church, in situ

“Here no Envy swells”

C. SLOANE

Nat 1690 Mort 1764

M. SLOANE

Nat 1697 Mort 17[ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 4th August 1760

Charles Sloane of Milton, (Carpenter and Architect of St Georges)

He gives his wife and daughter, all his shop goods, household goods, linen, plate, ready money and book debts.

To his son Charles, all his architectural and mathematical books and instruments.

To his son Hans, Chamber's Dictionary and abridged Philosophical Transactions and his choice of the rest of the books, they may share the books.

To his sons Charles and Hans and their heirs, all freehold and leasehold estate, on condition that they allow his wife to take the rents and profits for life, while she remains his widow. If she remarries, then she to have only £20 per annum but he gives her the rents of the little garden in West Street, Gravesend, where stood the house he purchased from William Appleby, which goes to son Charles and the same from the the Buck tenement in Pettywick ?, Lane in Chalk, which goes to his son Hans.

He gives his daughter £20 per annum from his estate after his wife's death or remarriage.

To his wife and daughter, the interest on £200 stock in the consolidated annuities which he purchased from the Bank of England on 2nd May 1759. Also the interest of £100 of the same stock, purchased on the 24th April 1760. These to remain in the stock until his wife's death or remarriage, when it can be sold and the proceeds shared equally between his children.

If there is any misunderstanding over the will, a counsellor of law to be consulted nearest to Gravesend and his opinion shall be binding on all parties.

Residue of his estate to be equally shared by his children, they are his executors.

Witnesses: James Hugesson Walter Medhurst Mark Jones, Mr Medhurst's man.

Codicil, not dated, no witnesses.

He has left a paper with his daughter with several lesser particulars which he wants complied with.

Codicil 17th June 1761, not signed or witnessed

He wants to be buried in an oak or deal coffin ¾ inch thick, enclosed in lead of 7 lbs to the foot and C Sloane on the lid and nothing more. He wishes to be carried through the White Hart Yard by 6 strong men, as privately as can be into Gravesend churchyard and buried at the west of the steeple, “so much for vanity”. His Sun( ? ) books have been kept in a very slovenly manner, “never part with them to anybody”.

“Which ? all the printed ( ? ) in the box and the part of the desk to the office or to the rest that may be found anywhere let them a year after my decease be burnt together with the books to prevent any bad use that may be made of them, I know not how my will may please you, your mother would never tell me her mind about it and if it is not to her liking, she must bear it now”. I have done it as I think (at least intended) for all your welfare without partislily ? to any of you . I am truly sensitive ? of your mother's tenderness when I was sick but her future welfare on second thinking obliged me to form my will as you will find it and I hope it will please you all, therefore, for God's sake let there be no difference among you but strive to oblige each other”.

Codicil 9th May 1762, not signed or witnessed.

“If the Rev Mr Harris has no objection I wish to ly at the west end of the church rather than anywhere else in the churchyard, the walls are good and picking ? up this design as under can do no hurt or damage in the least.

Don't let the mason add any of his own nonsense to this, there is Vanity Enough”.

Codicil 14th June 1762, not witnessed.

“Notwithstanding my will I would have my wife be at liberty to bestow any moveables that is in my house at the time of my decease to any of my children.

South West End of Gravesend Church

½ Inch Scale

Here no Envy Dwells

C Sloane

natu 1690 Morte 1762 (sic)

M Sloane

natu 1697 Morte 17[ ]

The ragstone Basement of the Church

½ Inch Scale”

Affidavit 29th August 1764

Charles Sloane of St James, Westminster, Gentleman and Mary Sloane of Milton next Gravesend, Spinster, son and daughter and executors of the deceased, state, on oath, that they knew their father's handwriting well, having frequently seen him write and sign his name. They have carefully examined the will and additions and testify that they are all in his hand.

Proved 31st August 1764

SLOPER see CRAFTER

SMITH see BRONGER

SMITH see WILSON

167

Headstone

In Memory of

ANN SOLE Wife of

ROBERT SOLE

She departed this Life

November 2nd 1766

Aged 56 Years

“Farewell vain World, I have had enough of thee,

And now am careless of what thou sayest of me,

Your Smiles court not nor your Frown I fear,

May cares are past my head lies quiet here,

[ ] see in me take care to shun,

[ ]”

168

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

SARAH Wife of

ALFRED SPAIN

of this Parish

who died 5th July 1846

Aged 23 Years

Also CHARLES ALFRED, their Son

who died in his Infancy

169

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

Mr ISAAC STARBUCK

who died 23rd October 1837

Aged 67 Years

Also ELIZABETH Wife of

WILLIAM WATERS

who died 15th August 1854

[ ]

STEDMAN see MACKAY

170

Woodville Burial Ground

Low Headstone, much worn

[ ]

JOHN THOMAS STEEL Son of

THOMAS and MARY STEEL

who died March 25th 1881

Aged 46 Years [Also]

the above MARY STEEL

who died April [ ] 184[3]

[Aged 65 Years]

There was a Mary Steel buried at Gravesend on 2nd May 1843, aged 65, this, of course, throws into considerable doubt, the accuracy of the entry for John Thomas Steel.

171

Low Chest Tomb

Ledger only inscribed

In full hope of a glorious Resurrection all that was mortal of

Mrs SARAH STYLES

is her deposited who during a Life

short for it's value as in the exercise

of every Christian virtue that could

adorn human nature She lived 43 Years

and died 12th May 1798

AUGUSTINE STYLES, Gent

formerly of the Hon East India Company's service

died the 24th of June 1821

Aged 86 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th May 1814

Augustine Styles of Gravesend, Gentleman.

First all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To his son William Hancock Styles of Gravesend, the silver cup presented to him by the Honourable Corporation of the Trinity House.

To his daughter Harriett Styles, all household furniture, plate, linen and china, money and residue of his personal estate and effects, subject to payment of his debts and funeral and probate costs.

Also to Harriett, his 2 freehold houses in Rotherhithe, Surrey, for her lifetime,as long as she remains single. After her death or marriage, the houses to his son William, for ever.

All his houses and land in Hammersmith, in the Manor of Fulham, to his son William and his daughters, Harriett, Ann, wife of George Gaviller ?, Esquire, Johina ? Maria, wife of John Curling, Esquire and his grandson Howard Augustine Styles, as representative of his late son Robert Oakes Styles, to be equally divided among them, for ever.

He appoints his son in law George Gaviller and his son William Hancock Styles as his executors.

Witnesses: Henry Warren Christopher Bedingfield Charles Pearson , Gravesend.

Proved 12th July 1821

SUTHERLAND see HARRISON

172

Tall Headstone and Body Stone

Erected to the Memory of

Mr HENRY SWINEY

who died July 23rd 1783

Aged 35 Years

Also Mrs ELIZABETH SWINEY

Wife of the above

who died December 28th 1805

Aged 58 Years

Also ELIAS SWINEY

Son of the above

HENRY and ELIZABETH SWINEY

who died April 3rd 1786

Aged 5 Years

Also HUTCHINSON SWINEY

who died in her Infancy

Also Mr ELIAS PULLEN

who died August 16th 1758

Aged 68 Years

Also Mrs MARY PULLEN

Wife of Mr ELIAS PULLEN

who died June 21st 1743

Aged 47 Years

Also Mrs ELIZABETH HUTCHINSON Relict of

the above Mr ELIAS PULLEN

who died December [ ] 1795

Aged 86 Years

Also ELIAS PULLEN

who died April 5th 1825

Aged 74 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 20th February 1758

Elias Pullen of Gravesend, Inn Holder.

To his wife Elizabeth, his freehold houses and land lately purchased from Mary Smith , widow, in Gravesend at the upper end of the High Street, for life. After her death, then to his 3 children, Elias, Elizabeth and William Pullen and their heirs, for ever. If he has any more children by his wife he, she or they to have an equal share of this estate or any other estate he may buy.

His wife to have use of household goods, plate, linen,jewellery ? and all moveables for life. After her death, then to his children in equal shares. His wife is free to divide this among his children as she thinks fit in her lifetime or by her will ot otherwise.

His ready money and money on mortgage, bonds, notes of hand and other securities, after his debts are paid, he directs his wife to place in the Public Funds and receive dividends for life. After her death, then the principal and interest to his children, equally shared at 21 years of age or day of marriage for girls, if earlier.

His leasehold estate rents to his wife for life or for terms of the leases. If she dies before terms end his children to receive rents equally shared.

Residue of his effects to his wife absolutely, she is his sole executor.

He appoints Charles Sloane the Elder of Milton,Gentleman and Anthony Arnold of Milton, Joiner and Carpenter, overseers of his will. He desires that his wife gives them a guinea each for their pains. They to cause an inventory to be made of his estate and 3 copies, 1 for his wife, 1 for his overseers, for his children's benefit.

Witnesses: George Gordon, Junior Richard Cork G. Parker

173

Headstone and Body Stone

In Memory of

MARY Wife of

WILLIAM SWORDS

and Daughter of

JOHN and SARAH BAKER

of Gravesend

She died September 30th 1775

Aged 60 Years

Also Mr WILLIAM SWORDS

Husband of the above

who died September [ ] [1783]

[ ]

William Swords was of Chadwell, Essex, in 1783 and a note accompanying these transcriptions states that he was buried at St Mary's church, Chadwell but the St George, Gravesend burial register has an entry on the 24th September 1783 for William Seward. His present wife, Mary Wilson had married him not long before his death, when she already had the 3 children mentioned in the will.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th September 1783

William Sewards or Swords of Chadwell, Essex, Victualler.

To his nephew Thomas Sewards, £30.

Executors to call in £50 owing from Thomas Richardson and £150 owed by John Bayly and to sell I gold watch and 2 silver watches and all his plate and invest the money raised together with his ready money, after his debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, in the Public Funds. They to pay interest and dividends from this and money in the 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities, to his wife Mary , towards the maintenance of his children Mary, William and Isaac Sewards, during their minorities, while his wife remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then the interest not necessary for their support, together with the principal, to his children at their respective ages of 21.

Also to his wife, all household goods, stock in trade, ferry boats and residue of goods, chattels, rights, credits, estate and effects, for the maintenance of his children.

He appoints his wife and John Evans of Gravesend, Gentleman, executors.

Witnesses: James Parker Richard Butler

Proved 12th December 1783 Power reserved to John Evans.

Note in margin, 20th November 1809.

The will was not administered by Mary Harris, formerly Swords, widow of deceased. Administration granted to Aaron Harris, son of Mary Harris and her administrator. John Evans survived William Swords but died without taking up the execution of the will. Mary Harris died intestate

174

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

Mr RICHARD TADMAN

who died 8th February 1847 Aged 61 Years

Also JOHN TADMAN

who died 4th October 1822 Aged 17 Years

Also SARAH TADMAN

who died 4th June 1827 Aged 26 Years

Also MARIA TADMAN

who died 1st August 1830 Aged 20 Years

Also LOUISA TADMAN

who died 11th December 1836 Aged 39 Years

Also ELIZABETH GRAHAM BECK

Niece of the above

who died 5th December 1847 Aged 13 Years

Also ELIZABETH TADMAN

who died 14th April 1863 Aged 57 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th February 1847

Richard Tadman of Milton.

First, his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To his niece Matilda, daughter of his late brother George Tadman, £50.

Th his nephew Henry and his niece Emily, children of his late brother Henry Tadman, £50 each.

To his brother James. £100.

After payment of these legacies, he gives the residue of his personal estate and effects and the sum due on his life insurance in the Imperial Insurance Office, to his sister Jane Beck of Milton, widow, absolutely. She and his brother James are his executors.

Witnesses: Francis Thomas Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend Henry Warren, Surgeon, Gravesend.

Codicil 5th February 1847

His brother Thomas, of Strood, Clothier, is indebted to him for more than £300. He now releases him from the payment of £200 of the £300.

Rest of will confirmed.

Witnesses: As for will.

Proved 27th February 1847

TASH see HUTCHINSON

175

Headstone with Urn and Putti motifs

In Memory of

JOHN TAYLOR

who departed this Life the

9th of June 1787

Aged 9 Years

“Sleep on dear Youth and take your

rest, God takes first how he thinks best”

Also Mr JOHN TAYLOR

died the 20th of May 1803

Aged 59 Years

Rear

[ ]

ELIZABETH Wife of RICHARD TAYLOR

died 17th Oct 1850

Aged 66 Years

EMMA their Daughter died 4th Oct 1829

Aged 2 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th July 1802

John Taylor of Gravesend, Butcher.

To his son Edward, £200

To his sons Richard and John, £100 each at 21 years of age.

To his daughters Mary and Charlotte Taylor, £100 each at 21 years of age or day of marriage if earlier.

Interest and dividends on the legacy money to be paid to his wife Mary, towards his minor children's maintenance and education. The legacy of any dying to be equally shared by the survivors.

He has recently contracted to sell about 16 acres of land at Pevensey which is to be carried through, it is occupied by [ ] Mepham and was devised to testator by his late uncle John Hepden ? This land to his wife and Thomas Naish of Milton, Gentleman, upon trust, to complete the sale and from the proceeds pay the above legacies as they are due.

They are to place the net proceeds into the Public Funds, upon trust and allow his wife to have the dividends for life, as long as she remains his widow.

After her death or remarriage, then upon trust for his children, equally at 21 or day of marriage for daughters.

The house he now lives in, purchased from William Oxley and John Millen and the adjoining house he purchased from John Gladdish, both on the south side of West Street, Gravesend and residue of his real estate, to his wife, for life, while she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage,then to his children, equally shared, for ever.

After payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, the reside of ready money, securities for money, debts owing, stock in trade, plate, linen, china, goods, chattels, rights, credits and personal estate and effects, to his wife Mary, absolutely.

He appoints his wife and Thomas Naish, executors and guardians of his minor children. He gives Naish 5 guineas for his troubles.

Witnesses: John Gladwell Thomas Beadell Jno Evans

Codicil 6th January 1803

He has bequeathed £200 to his son Edward and has since advanced him money to help him set up in business so he now revokes this bequest and gives him £100 and also forgives him any debts he may owe testator.

He gives his son Richard £50 over and above what he has bequeathed him, making a total of £150.

He gives his son John another £100 making a total of £200.

Te rest of the will is ratified.

Witnesses: John Gladwell Jno Evans

Proved 28th January 1804

176

Chest Tomb

Ledger

[ ]

HENRY THAMES, Gent

died March 22nd 1769

Aged 68 Years

Also JANE THAMES

Wife of the above

HENRY THAMES

who died May 27th 1779

in the 62nd Year of her Age

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th July 1766

Henry Thames of Gravesend, Gentleman.

He is infirm in body.

All his plate, linen, woollen, pewter, brass, beds, bedding, household stuff and implements to his wife Jane. He also gives her,over and above provision made in their marriage settlement, an annuity of £40, charged on his real estate, except his now dwelling house.

If Mrs Sarah Guston of Strood, widow, sister of his wife, survives his wife, she to have an annuity of £10 for life, charged on his real estate.

His house in Gravesend, where he lives, to his wife for life or for as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then the house to his nephew Henry Thames Rogers and his heirs, for ever. Also to this nephew, his other real estate, chargeable with the annuities.

Several buildings in or near Gravesend and Milton are now mortgaged and secured to him by his brother in law, Leonard May and Ann his wife, for securing to him considerable sums of money, with large arrears of interest. The interest and money due goes to Ann May for her lifetime and, after her death, he gives the principal money and interest to his nephew Henry Thames Rogers.

His wife Jane is not to let his house and farm on the Isle of Grain without the consent of his nephew, Henry Thames Rogers, if he is living.

Residue of ready money and securities for money, debts owed, goods, chattels and personal estate, his debts and funeral costs first paid, to his nephew Henry Thames Rogers, whom he appoints his sole executor.

Witnesses: William Wilson William Gates George Gates

Codicil 1st December 1767

He has given his dwelling house to his wife for life, as long as she remains his widow and, after her death or remarriage, to Henry Thames Rogers, for ever. He now revokes this and gives it to Henry Thames Rogers, upon trust, he to permit testator's wife Jane to live there for life while she remains his widow. She is to keep it in good repair and pay all taxes. After her death or remarriage, it goes to Henry Thames Rogers for ever.

Rest of will ratified.

Witnesses: Tassell Read James Wade Jno Radish

Proved 29th March 1769

Henry Thames was formerly married to a member of the Peckham family of Burham, see my Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary, Burham

177

Obelisk on Stone Base, still in situ

North Side

[ ]

ELITH THOMPSON

who departed this Life

18th August 1774

Aged 55 Years

West Side

[ ]

Body of Mrs SARAH MAY died [ ]

August [ ]

[Ag]ed 45 ? Years

South Side

In Memory of [ARNOLD]

THOMPSON died [ ]

April

[17]70

Aged [ ]

178

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

ANN THOMPSON

Wife of Capt. JOHN THOMPSON

of the East India Company Service

who departed this Life

October 22nd 1832 Aged 53 Years

Also the above JOHN THOMPSON

who departed this Life

December 24th 1837 Aged 67 Years

“Christ the only Refuge”

Also ANN CATHERINE

Daughter of the above

who departed this Life

April 18th 1852 Aged 44 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th November 1832

John Thompson of Milton, Gentleman.

First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

His freehold house in The Terrace at Milton and all other real estate, to his son George James, his daughter Ann Catherine Thompson, Robert Castley of Pentonville, Middlesex, Silk Mercer, Thomas Elkins of Gravesend, Ship Agent and Jesse Robins of Milton, Mariner, his executors, upon trust.

All his personal estate and effects, money, securities for money, money in the Public Funds,debts owing,furniture, plate, linen, china and books, to his executors, upon trust, to allow his daughters Ann Catherine, Eliza and Mary Thompson or such as are unmarried, to occupy or take the profits for their maintenance and support. If any are married she or they, to receive from his rents, £10 per annum, the residue remaining for his unmarried daughter or daughters. When they are all married all his real estate and personal estate to be sold.

His books to be divided in equal parts and be given to his children. Money in the Public Funds and personal estate to be divided equally among his children, George James, Ann Catherine, Eliza, Charles and Mary, when the youngest is 21, the share of George James to be paid within 6 months of his death.

Trustees to pay dividends and interest of his daughters shares towards their maintenance and education while they are minors and until the youngest is 21. The share of any dying while minors to be equally shared by the survivors or survivor...............................................

Witnesses: Francis Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend James Furrell Francis Thomas Southgate, his Clerks.

Proved 18th January 1838 Power reserved to Thomas Elkins and Jesse Robins

179

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

WILLIAM SAMUEL TISDELL

Son of SAMUEL and HARRIOT

TISDELL who departed this Life

the 5th of July 1808

Aged Four Months

---------Present Ground Level---------

Also ELIZA BROMLY TISDELL

their Daughter who departed this Life

the 10th of January 1813

Aged Ten Months

Rear

Sacred to the Memory of

ELIZABETH Daughter of JOHN and

CATHERINE SHEPARD

of West Smithfield, London

who departed this Life

the 16th of January 1820

Aged 22 Years

TROUGHTON see MEDHURST

180

Headstone

In Memory of

BENJAMIN TURNER

who departed this Life

13th January 1787

Aged 59 Years

Also ESTHER his Wife

who died March the 10th 1795

Aged 76 Years

Also HARRIET CROSTHWAITE

the Wife of WILLIAM CROSTHWAITE

of this Parish & Daughter of the above

who died 8th December 1842

Aged 58 Years

“Whilst in this World I did

My [ ]

But [ ] the Lord

He took me to H[ ]”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd August 1774

Benjamin Turner of Gravesend, Tobacco Pipe Maker.

He is indisposed in body.

To his brother William Turner, £10.

To his niece Sarah Morgan, £10, to be paid to her father Edward Morgan.

To Roger Man of Gravesend, Surgeon, 1 guinea for a ring.

His ready money, securities for money,money in the Public Funds, debts owed, plate, linen, woollen, pewter, brass,bed, bedding, household stuff and implements, goods, chattels, personal estate, stock in trade and effects, to his wife Hester, absolutely, subject to payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs. She is his executor.

Witnesses: Elizabeth Man G.S. Man

Proved 6th February 1787

181

Headstone and 2 Foot Stones

[ ]

THOMAS TURNER

who died 24th September 1846

Aged 69 Years

182

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

Infant Children of

WILLIAM & REBECCA TURNER

of this Parish

Viz REBECCA, THOMAS MATHEWS

ANN MATHEWS & JANE BROMLEY

ANN MATHEWS their Daughter

died 26th July 1849 Aged 13 Years

Mr THOMAS MATHEWS

who died 13th August 1822

Aged 67 Years

REBECCA Wife of

WILLIAM TURNER

who died 30th October 1826

Aged 55 Years

WILLIAM TURNER

who died 18th July 1834

Aged 63 Years

WILLIAM TURNER their Son

who died 5th July 1869

Aged 65 Years

HARRIOT his Wife

who died 18th April 1884

Aged 74 Years

TURNER see DELAP

TURTLE see CLEAVELAND

TWIGG see PARKHURST

183

Double Headstone and Body Stone

In Memory of

WILLIAM TWISS

who departed this Life

November 19th 1766

Aged 66 Years

“Afflictions Sore long time I bore,

Surgeons were in vain,

Till God at last by Death d[ecreed,

To ease me of my pain”

In Memory of

ANN TWISS

Wife of WILLIAM TWISS

who departed this Life

the 11th of January 1769

Aged 57 Years

“Rest with a Cheerful Mind that [ ]

A[ ]

Mother and a Faithful Wife

[ ]

as thy Praise, Oh drop one silent [tear]

[ ]

what pleasing Hope lies buried [here]”

Also five of his Children [ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th November 1766

William Twiss of Gravesend, Waterman and Victualler.

First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To his wife Ann, the house he now lives in , lately purchased from Catherine Holker of Penith ?, widow and Holker her son, on the north side of West Street, Gravesend, for her lifetime, as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then to his son William Twiss, for ever but chargeable with the payment of £60 his other sons James Man Twiss and Thomas Chase Twiss and £60 to his daughter Elizabeth Turner wife of Robert Turner, also £60 each to his other daughters Sarah and Ann Twiss, to be paid within 12 months after the death or remarriage of his wife Ann. If any of his children die leaving no lawful issue in his wife's lifetime, their share to be divided equally between the survivors.

To his respected kinsman John Chase of Bloomsbury Square, London, Esquire, and Thomas Dalton of Gravesend, Distiller, (his executors and trustees), his household goods, furniture, boats, tackle, clothes, personal estate, goods, chattels, securities for money, rights, credits and effects, upon trust. they to make an inventory of the above.

Trustees to permit his wife for her lifetime or for so long as she remains his widow, to have use of all household goods and business and to employ his boats to carry fish and other things from Gravesend to London ans elsewhere and the profits earned for her support and maintenance, she keeping the vessels in good repair.

His trustees to continue his investments or move them to other good securities, the interest to be paid to is wife, while she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, his trustees to call in money invested and sell his boats, furniture and goods. If his son William desires to have his goods, furniture and boats to carry on the business, he to have all of it, at a price to be valued by 4 indifferent persons, 2 chosen by his son and 2 by his executors and trustees................................

…...........................................................

Witnesses: Elizabeth Martin Jane L[ ? ] Joy Thomas B[ ? ]son

Proved 29th December 1766

184

Headstone and Body Stone

In Memory of

WILLIAM TWISS

of this Parish

who departed this Life

February 21st 1776

Aged 29 Years

Also of SARAH

Wife of the above

who departed this Life

July the [ ] [ ]

Aged 37 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 19th February 1776

William Twiss of Milton, Waterman.

To James Base of Milton, Shop Keeper and Augustine Styles of Milton, all his ½ share of 3 boats or wherries, called the William and Ann, the Horse and the Harwich and all other boats and all tackle, clothes, furniture. All household goods and furniture, goods, chattels, ready money, securities for money, rights, credits, personal estate and effects, subject to payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, upon trust, they to have an inventory made of his personal estate and effects and permit his wife Sarah, to have the use of his household goods and receive the profits of his share of the above boats and the residue of his personal estate and educate son William until he is is 21, when he gives his son William ½ of his personal estate, the other ½ to his mother Sarah.

If his son dies under 21, with no lawful issue, he gives the whole to his wife Sarah. If his wife dies before his son is 21, then the whole estate to his son, the annual income to his son's maintenance and education. If necessary, his trustees can sell the boats.

Witnesses: George Cooper John Pattinson

Proved 30th July 1776 Power reserved to Augustine Styles

185

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

EMMA DAY TYLER

who died November 26th 1884

Aged 58 Years

Also WILLIAM EDWARD TYLER

who died June 26th 1902

Aged 77 Years

“Thy Will be Done”

TYLER see HEATH

186

Headstone

[ ]

THOMAS UPTON

of this Parish

who died 17th February 1838

Aged 45 Years

[ ]

Also the under mentioned Children of the above

THOMAS died November 13th 1821 Aged 4 Months

JOHN died January 26th 1823 Aged 2 Years & 6 Months

ELIZABETH died February 5th 1824 Aged 5 Years & 7 Months

ANN died August 28th 1832 Aged 1 Year & 11 Months

WILLIAM died October 20th 1835 Aged 2 Years & 4 Months

Also HENRY FARR Grandson of the above

who died 8th May 1854 Aged 2? Years & 7 Months

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th November 1834

Thomas Upton of Gravesend, Licensed Victualler.

All his freehold property in Gravesend and all other real estate to Cornelius Springett of Linton, Grocer and William Gun ?, of Gravesend, Baker, upon trust, for the benefit of his wife Mary, for life. If his wife dies while one or more of his children are under 21, his trustees will apply a competent part of the rents and profits of his estate towards the maintenance and education of his minor children. They to invest any surplus of income from his property remaining .

After the death of his wife, when his youngest child is 21, trustees to sell his property and stand possessed of the proceeds and the stock funds and securities, upon trust.

He gives his household goods and furniture, plate, linen and china to his trustees, upon trust, to permit his wife to use it for life,as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, they to sell and used the proceeds for the trusts hereafter stated.

He gives the residue of his personal estate and effects to his trustees, upon trust, to convert that not consisting of money into money (except his shares in the several Gravesend and Milton Steam and except his stock in trade and utensils). He also holds shares in the Gravesend and Milton Gas Company.........................................................

His trade will be carried on by his wife for as long as he has a child under 21 years of age. During that time his wife can use his stock and utensils.

Trustees to be possessed of money from the residue of his personal estate and pay his funeral and probate costs. They to place the surplus of the trust money into Parliamentary Stocks or good Real Securities....................................................................

After his wife's death or remarriage, trustees to stand possessed of his steam company and gas company shares, they to sell, upon trust and stand possessed of the estate, upon trust, and use income for the maintenance and education of his minor children....................................

He appoints his wife guardian of his minor children, as long as she continues his widow.

He appoints his trustees as his executors and , after his wife's death, guardians of his minor children................................................................................................

Witnesses: James Edmed, Solicitor, Gravesend Edward Johnson, Auctioneer, Gravesend George Potter, 20 Parrock Place, Gravesend.

Proved 30th ? July 1838

187

Headstone

In Memory of

MARY VIALL

who departed this Life

the 6th of October 1753

Aged 64 Years

188

Chest Tomb with Iron Railings

East Side

Here lie deposited the Remains of

CHARLOTTE late Wife of

JOHN WAKEFIELD, Esq

who died on the 1st day of December 1772 in the [ ]

Year of her Age

North side

“Of Fair Descent of Manner most Refin'd,

Englighten'd Genius and Exalted Mind,

Form'd to Delight and ev'ry Heart to Please,

She spoke with Dignity and wrote with Ease,

Sweet on her Converse, Social and Sincere,

Placed her looks and as her Conscience clear,

Touch'd with a spark of pure Celestial fire,

She seemed a member of th' Angelic choir,

Of all the powers, of Harmony possess'd,

Admiring Friends, the skill'd Musician, bless'd,

Gen'rous and Just, Benevolent and Kind,

In sufferings Patient and in Death Resign'd,

True to her Church and Constant to her God,

The Pious Christian course, She firmly Trod,

Of all her sex, the Ornament and Pride,

She liv's Respected and Lamented died”

Ledger

[ ]

JOHN WAKEFIELD

of Cheshunt, Herts.,

who died November 5th 1819

Aged 82 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th May 1819

John Wakefield, Esquire of Cheshunt.

He wishes to be buried in a lead coffin in the vault in St. George's churchyard where his 2 late wives are buried. His funeral not to be expensive and with no black plumes or feathers.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

He appoints Robert Mawley of Aldermary churchyard, London, Tea Dealer and George Trimmer of Pudding Lane, London, Orange Merchant, his executors. In case Robert Mawley dies in testator's lifetime, leaving his wife Jane, who is testator's niece, surviving, then he appoints her executor in the place of her husband.

He gives George Trimmer £100 as an acknowledgement for his troubles.

He gives to his wife Sarah an annuity of £400, tax free, for life. His executors to set up a fund for that purpose in the 3% reduced Bank Annuities , in the Bank of England, upon trust.

He gives his wife £200 and household goods, furniture, plate, jewels, trinkets, money and securities for money.

His executors to call in all debts owing to him and convert all parts of his personal estate not consisting of money and to invest money raised in Public Stocks.

He gives his wife his house in Cheshunt with the garden, orchard and land in the marshes, for her lifetime. After her death, he gives this to his niece Jane Mawley, for ever. He also gives her and her heirs, after his wife's death, the freehold house adjoining his dwelling house in Cheshunt, with 2 closes of land of about 3 acres, occupied by Mr Francis James, for ever.

To Robert Mawley and his heirs, his 3 freehold houses and premises in Rosemary Lane, Middlesex, for ever.

Also to Jane Mawley and her heirs, all the fee farm rent of £85 2s 4 ½ d or sundry fee farm rents to about that sum and all other fee farm rent or rents out of the Manor of Long Bennington, Lincolnshire, for ever.

To his nephew Charles Mawley, son of Robert and Jane, all of his houses and lands in Gravesend., for ever.

To his niece Janes Mawley, daughter of Robert and Jane, his house and land in Aylesford and Burham, now or late occupied by Philip Corrall, for ever.

To his niece Mary Simpson, wife of William Simpson of Coln St Aldwin's , Gloucestershire, his house and orchard, in the same place, for ever.

His nephew Joseph Wakefield of Gunnington, Gloucestershire, is deranged in his mind and incapable of attending to his affairs, so his executors to pay £1 per week, each Monday during Joseph's life, towards his better support. Executors to set aside a sufficient sum in the 3% bank annuities for that purpose.

He gives to each of the children of his brother Peter, living at the time of testator's death, £1,000 1 year after his death.

To his niece Mary Simpson, £1,000 and also to her all money owed to him at his death from her husband, she to receive all bills, bonds and other securities for the same.

To his nephew Charles Wakefield, £800 and he forgives him all sums he owes testator at his death.

To Hannah Simpson of Poulton, Gloucestershire, £1,000

To his nephew John Wakefield, £1,100.

These last 4 legacies to be paid 1 year after his death.

Concerning his leasehold houses in London Street near Fitzroy Square, Mornington Place near Tottenham Street and Cumberland Court, all in St Pancras, a sum of £1,300 due to him on mortgage made by John Knapp and £500 due to him on mortgage from Mr Miller and all interest due at his death, all securities for the mortgage debt , also residue of his estate and effects, real and personal, not yet bequeathed, stock funds, securities set apart to provide the £400 annuity and the weekly payment of £1 for Joseph Wakefield , after the death of his wife and nephew John Wakefield, will go to Thomas Griffin Hill, Anne Hill and William Griffin Hill ,3 children of his late niece Mary Hill, late wife of Thomas Hill of Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, and the 4 youngest children of his late niece Jane Mawley and the lawful children of his brothers Peter and Thomas and such of them who are living, at 21 years of age, in equal shares............................................................

Witnesses: Kenrick Collett, Chancery Lane Frederick Dickinson Jnr. William Tuff, his Clerks.

Proved 26th November 1819

189

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

JEMIMA Wife of

WILLIAM WALDRON

who died 20th February 1854

Aged 67 Years

“Her the wicked cease from

troubling and the Weary are at Rest”

WALLACE see COOK

190

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

JAMES WALTER

of this Parish

Unfortunately drowned 5th August 1841

Aged 51 Years

“When God cuts off the Thread of Life

Then fatal Death parts Man and Wife”

Also

HENRY WILLIAM WALTER

who died 4th March 1853

Aged 4 Years

Also

JAMES GOLDSMITH

Grandson of the above

who died 4th August 1842

Aged 6 Months

Also

JOSEPH GOLDSMITH

who died 11th June 1853

Aged 8 Years & 6 Months

191

Small Headstone

[ ]

EDWARD WARDLOW

who died 7th April 1828

Aged 57 Years

Also MARY his Wife

who died 11th February 1834

Aged 59 Years

Also EDWARD JAMES WARDLOW

their Grandson [who died in his}

Infancy

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th March 1828

Edward Wardlow of Milton, Gentleman.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

All his freehold and leasehold estate to his wife Mary, for life, as long as she remains his widow.

After her death or remarriage, then to his son Edward, for life and after his death, if he leaves a widow, then to her for as long as she remains his son's widow. After her death or remarriage, then to the children of his son Edward, in equal shares, for life, the rents and profits, they to keep the property in good repair. If there is no widow or children, then the house in New Road, Gravesend, occupied by William North, to William Beer the younger and his heirs for ever.

The house he lives in in Bentley Street, Milton, to James Beer and his heirs for ever.

The house occupied by Mr and Mrs Lancaster, near Cock ? Court, Gravesend, to Margaret Alexander and her heirs for ever.

The house adjoining the latter house to Edward Beer and his heirs for ever.

His house in Royal Oak Yard, Gravesend, occupied by Widow Dixon, to Elizabeth Beer and her heirs for ever.

His house occupied by Anthony Nicholls in Royal Oak Yard, to Martha Beer and her heirs for ever.

His 2 houses in Bentley Street, to Elizabeth Grigstone, daughter of John and Fanny Grigstone, for ever.

All his interest in the Building Society , who meet at Mr Fellgate's, to his son Edward and his heirs for ever.

As to his personal estate of money, securities for money,debts owed, furniture, plate, linen, china and effects, he gives to his wife Mary, absolutely.

He appoints Richard Peen of Milton, Waterman and Edward Stafford, Senior of Milton, Pilot, executors.

Witnesses: Francis Southgate of Gravesend, Solicitor H. Warren of Gravesend, Surgeon J. Pashley of Gravesend, Pilot.

Proved 19th May 1828 Power reserved to Edward Stafford

WATERS see STARBUCK

WATMORE see DALTON

192

Chest Tomb, with Railings

Ledger, with Coat of Arms

“It is appointed unto Men once to

die but after that the Judgement” Heb: 9 Ch, 27 v

Here lieth Buried the Remains of

ELIZABETH the Wife of

RICHARD WATTERS*

who died October the 3rd

in the Year of our Lord 1755

Aged 49 Years

Also five of her Children,

ELIZABETH, RUTH, RICHARD,

ELEANOR and ALICIA

Mr RICHARD WATTERS

died August 28th 1768

Aged 66 Years

Also to the Memory of

JOHN WILLM. BOWYER

who was unfortunately drowned

May the 29th 1801

Aged 15 Years

South Side

Sacred to the Memory of

ELIZABETH Wife of

ROBERT CABLE

who died 9th of December 1817

Aged 47 Years

“Oh cruel Death that would not spare

A Loving Wife and Friend Sincere,

Took Her away , left me behind,

The World to lay and Friends to find”

*It seems that Colyer- Fergusson misread Richard Watters as Robert

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th November 1766

Richard Watters of Gravesend, Gentleman.

In The Name of God Amen

I Richard Watters of Gravesend in the County of Kent Gentleman do on the 30th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty six make and publish my last Will and Testament as followeth First I commend my Soul to Almighty God my Creator and my body to the Earth to be decently buried in the vault where my late wife now lies in the churchyard of Gravesend aforesaid And whereas through the artful insinuations and false ingressions and pretence of Allen Hargrave of Milton next Gravesend an attorney at law I have been unduly prevailed on without any good cause or consideration to make a voluntary settlement of all my messuages cottages lands tenements and hereditaments in the several parishes of Gravesend Southfleet and Stone next Dartford in the same County greatly in prejudice of my own estate and interests therein and to the utter dis-inheritance of my only son and heir the purpose and contents of which I feigned settlement I was an utter stranger to at the time of the sealing and delivering thereof Now therefore I do hereby revoke annul and make void the said settlement ? to have been made by me as aforesaid and every limitation provision article and clause therein contained or expressed and I do hereby give and devise all and every my Messuages Cottages lands tenements and hereditaments in the said County of Kent and all other my real estate whatsoever unto my son Richard Watters his heirs and assigns for ever and to or for no other use or purpose whatsoever and all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate goods chattels and effects I give and bequeath unto my said son Richard Watters his executors administrators and assigns subject nevertheless to the payment of the sum of fifteen pounds per annum unto my wife Sarah Watters pursuant to a Settlement bearing date the sixth day of October last and made between me the said Richard Watters and the said Sarah my wife of the one part and Henry Thames Rogers and Richard Wood of the other part and I do hereby nominate and appoint my said son Richard Watters sole executor of this my will hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me made and I do declare this to be my last Will and Testament and none else In Witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written The mark of Richard Watters signed sealed published and declared by the said testator Richard Watters as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as Witnesses hereto ? Maynard Richd. Cock Jno. Evans

Proved 8th June 1769

Administration granted to Henry Thames Rogers and John Evans who are executors of Richard, the son of the deceased, who died before he could execute his father's will.

Proved 20th December 1769

Administration granted to Sarah Watters, widow of the deceased. Their son Richard survived his father but died before dealing with his father's estate.

The son, Richard Watters was not buried at Gravesend but I an including his will to continue the narrative.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th March 1768

Richard Watters the Younger of Gravesend, Gentleman.

He is in good health.

He is entitled to real estate in Gravesend, Southfleet, Stone next Dartford and Darenth on the death of his father. He gives this, after his father's death, as follows, the house, farm and land at Green Street Green, Darenth, now occupied by Elizabeth Pell ? and Thomas Rich, 7 houses ? at Southfleet, occupied by John Heavisland ?, [ ] F ?, [ ] Rixon [ ] ?, Elizabeth Gladdish, John Bartholomew and [ ], also 2 houses, lately called the Jolly Gardeners in Gravesend, occupied by Anthony Stinden ?, to Henry Thames Rogers of Gravesend, Gentleman and John Evans of Gravesend, Gentleman, upon trust, to sell and to discharge the mortgage made by his father unto Robert Ruck of Gravesend, Shopkeeper. Until the sale the rents and profits to be part of his personal estate. The 2 houses, occupied by his father and Richard Ruck, after the death of his father, to Henry Thames Rogers, for ever.

To Richard Ruck, £100 within 1 year of testator's death.

To Mary Mushman, wife of [ ] Mushman of Gravesend, Waterman, £50 within I year of his death.

To George St. Lo Man of Gravesend, Gentleman, £100, upon trust, to be placed out at interest for the benefit of his Godson, Roger Man, son of Roger Man of Gravesend, Surgeon, to be paid when he is 21, with all interest.

To James Fotheringill, of Gravesend, Waterman, £100 within 1 year after his death.

To George St. Lo Man and John Evans ,£50 each within a year of his death.

To Henry Thames Rogers , Richard Ruck and John May of London, Gentleman, a gold ring each in remembrance of him.

After payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs, the residue of ready money, securities for money, debts owed, plate, linen, woollen, pewter,brass, beds, bedding, household stuff and implements, goods, chattels and personal estate, to Hannah ? Winter of Mile End, Spinster.

He appoints Henry Thames Rogers and John Evans his executors.

Witnesses: John Hery ? James L. Joynes R. Burrows

Proved 2nd June 1769

193

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

Lieut. JOHN STERRY WEBB

Bombay Infantry

who died May the 20th 1827

Aged 21 Years

194

Headstone, Foot Stone and plain Ledger

Sacred

to the Memory of

LAURA HANNAH Daughter of

WILLIAM & ELIZABETH WEBB

who departed this Life

the 19th October 1839 Aged 11 Years

“She was an a[ ]

and an affectionate Child”

Also HANNAH WEBB

Mother of the above

WILLIAM WEBB

who departed this Life

the 4th of August 1843 Aged 75 Years

Also, to the poignant Grief of her parents

and deep regret of all who knew her

ELIZABETH ANN

the only surviving Daughter of

WILLIAM & ELIZABETH WEBB

who departed this Life

the 1st of August 1847 Aged 21 Years

“The Lord gave & the lord hath taken away,

Blessed be the name of the Lord”

Also deeply Lamented WILLIAM JOHN

eldest Son of the above

WILIAM & ELIZABETH WEBB

who departed this Life

the 26th of July 1850 Aged 21 Years [“Thy Will]

be Done”

WHEELER see MONK

WILLET see ATTER

WILLET see WYBORN

195

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

ELIZABETH Wife of

Mr JOHN WILLIAMS

of 6 Great Sutton Street, Clerkenwell

who died 8th March 1836

Aged 38 Years

Also three of her Children

JOHN JOSEPH who died 9th August 1820

THOMAS who died 11th October 1823

WESLEY MACPHERSON who died 3rd September 1835

Also Mrs MARY MITCHELL Mother of the above

who died 17th January 1837

Aged 67 Years

Also JOHN TURNER WILLIAMS

who died 31st May 1842

Aged 13 Years & 6 Months

(the only surviving Son of the above)

“The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away,

Blessed be the name of the Lord”

196

Chest Tomb

Ledger

To the Memory of

Mr WILLIAM WILSON

who departed this Life September [ ]

1772 Aged 70 Years

Also Mrs ELIZABETH WILSON

who died November 29th 1774

Aged 69 Years

Also thirteen of their Children

Also Mrs MARY LACONHAM

Mother of the above ELIZABETH WILSON

who departed this Life

December 12th 1750 Aged 78 Years

Also SAMUEL SMITH KITE died in his Infancy

Also Mrs MARY KITE

who departed this Life

October 24th ? 1771 Aged 64 Years

Also the Body of

SARAH WILSON

who died the 10th of July 1778 in the 8th Year of her Age

Also Mr JOHN KITE

who departed this Life

the 29th of December 1779 Aged 76 Years

Also Mr SAMUEL KITE

who departed this [Life]

the 4th of May 1782 Aged 46 Years

South Side

[ ]

Mrs MARY SMITH

who departed this Life

February 2nd 1791 Aged 90 Years

East Side

[ ]

Mr GEORGE WILSON

who died Nov 28th 179[ ]

Aged 66 Years

North Side

[ ]

Mrs SARAH WILSON Wife if

Mr GEORGE WILSON

who died the 18th of March 1811

Aged 67 Years

The West Side was illegible

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th August 1772

William Wilson of Gravesend, Gardener.

To his wife Elizabeth, his leasehold house and land in Gravesend for the unexpired term of the lease. Also his household goods and furniture, plate, china and linen, goods, chattels, ready money, debts owing, securities in the Bank of England or on mortgage, stock, crops, seeds and other things growing in his garden grounds and leasehold premises. Also his share of corn and hay that he is possessed of jointly with his son George, rights, credits, personal estate and effects, after payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, to his wife for ever. His wife is his sole executor.

Witnesses: Mary Smith Jane Thomas Thomas Pattinson

Proved 23rd September 1772

WILSON see MAIR

197

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

SAMUEL WINNETT

who died January 13th 1812

Aged 45 Years

[Rest of inscription missing ?]

198

Sunken Headstone

[ ]

Mr WILLIAM WOOD

who died 24th June 1797

[ ]

WOODFORD see WYBORN

WOOLLEY see RACKSTRAW

199

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

Mr JOSEPH WRIGHT

who died 18th May 1828

Aged 50 Years

Also JOHN Son of the above

who died 20th November 1834

Aged 29 Years

200

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

WILLIAM ROBERT Son of

JOSHUA & JANE SARAH WRIGHT

who died 18th May 1835

Aged 9 Years

Also JOSHUA ALEXANDER

Son of the above

who died 9th May 1839

Aged 3 Years

“The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away,

Blessed be the name of the Lord”

201

[ ]

ELIZ. YOUMON

[ ]

1726

ERRATUM

Large Crumbling Tablet on Church Wall

[ ]

SOPHIA [ ANN PACK ] *

[ ]

WILLIAM WYBORN of Shorne, K[ent]

[ ]

EDWARD and ELI[ZABETH

WILLETT who died O[ctober] [ ]

1844 Aged 65 Years

Also MARGARETTA JEMIMA

Wife of [ ? ] JOHNSON

who died May 29th 1846

Aged 25 Years

Also EDWARD WILLIAM WOODFORD

who died August 31st 1850

and was buried at St. Bredlade, Jersey

Aged 66 Years

Also two infant Children of

HENRY PACK and MARY WOODFORD

Also HENRY PACK WOODFORD

Son of EDWARD WILLIAM WOODFORD

who died May 31st 1889

Aged 76 Years

*The first entry on this crumbling stone is rather lacking in information, the only Sophia buried in Gravesend in October 1844 is Sophia Ann Pack, in her 66th year and of Shorne, so that fits in neatly with the Pack name on this stone and the reference to Shorne but because the name Pack seems a forename in the other individuals, I am not sure if this name is complete and whether the Pack relating to Sophia Ann is actually the surname ? Is she the wife of William Wyborn and is his surname missing and was it Pack ? Are the Willetts her parents ? Margaretta Johnson is in the Burial Register and was of Woolwich.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th May 1848

Edward William Woodford, late of Milton next Gravesend but now of Brompton, Middlesex, Esquire.

First of all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To his son Henry Pack Woodford and friend the Reverend Edward Constable Alston of Framlingham, Suffolk, £5,000, upon trust, they to invest it in the Public Funds or Real Securities and pay the annual income to his daughter Jane Elizabeth, wife of William Thomas Reynolds, for her own use and independent of her present or any future husband. After her death, in trust for her children or child when they are 21 or, if girls their day of marriage. If there are no children, then the income to be paid to William Thomas Reynolds for life or to any other husband she may have married.

After his death, then the income is to be paid to his son Henry Pack Woodford for life and after his death, the principal to be to his children at 21 years of age or day or marriage for girls, if earlier, shared equally. In the meantime income to go towards the maintenance and education of minor children.

To his daughter Jane Elizabeth, ½ of his plate and furniture, linen, china and pictures.

To Jane, widow of his late son John Alston Woodford, an annuity of £25 for life as long as she remains his widow and single, he charges this annuity on his ½ share of houses in East Street, Milton...........................

If she remarries the annuity will cease.

He gives the Rev. Alston, £50

He gives William Thomas Reynolds, £100

To his daughter Jane Reynolds, £100

His ½ share of houses in East Street, Milton, subject to the above annuity, and his real estate in Milton Road, Milton, occupied by his son Henry, to son Henry, for ever. He is also to have the other ½ of his plate and rings, watches and other personal ornaments, also all his personal estate not already bequeathed.

His son Henry and the Rev Alston are his executors and trustees.

Witnesses: Francis Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend John Stirups.

Proved 3rd October 1850

Principal Probate Registry Index

Henry Pack Woodford, late of 146 Milton Road, Gravesend, (date of death confirmed). Administration granted to Mary Woodford, the widow and John Berney of North End, Croydon, Architect, the surviving executor. Personal estate £25,194 13s 11d

Surname Index

Alderman 16, Aldersly, 17, Alexander see Beer, Anderson 18, Annal 19, Ansted 20, Arnold 21, 22, Arnold see Barnes, Atter 23, Austen 24, 25

Baker 26, Baker see Joynes, Baker see Swords, Barclay 27, Barker 28, Barnes 29, Barton 30, Base see Hugesson, Bauckham 31, Beck see Tadman, Beer 32, 33, Bernard 34, Bland 35, Bleak 36, Bone see Hooker, Bowyer see Watters, Braddy 36, Bronger 38, Brown 39, Bumstead see Rackstraw, Butter 40

Cable see Watters, Cane 41, Cane see Nynn, Cawalden 42, Cheeseman 43, Clark see Lord, Clements 44, Cleaveland 45, Clutton see Murrell, Colden 46, Collins see Craig, Collins see Pankhurst, Cook 47, Cooper 48, Cormack 49, Coveney 50, Crafter 51, 52, Craig 53, Crane see Pankhurst, Crosthwaite see Turner, Cruden 54, 55, Curd 56

Dadd 57, Dadd see Missing, Dale 58, Dalton 59, Dean see Atter, Deane 60, Delap 61, Dennett see Nynn, Dixon 62, Donaldson 63, Doughty 64, Drew 65, Drewry 66, Dunstan 67

Elkin 68, Elley see Everst, Ellis 69, Ellison 70, Evans 71, 72, Everest 73, Eversfield 74, Eversfield see Delap, Eyres see Gyles

Farr see Upton, Fellgate 75, Fenning 76, Fisher 77, Forrester 78, Foster 79, Fowlis 80, Fox 81

Gardner 82, Gasham 83, Geale 84, Gladwell 85, Goldsmith 86, Goldsmith see Murrell, Goldsmith see Walter, Goodyer see Missing, Graves see Missing, Grove ? 87, Gunn 88, Gyles 89, Gyles see Eyres

Hales 90, Hall see Hutchinson, Ham see Dixon, Hammond 91, Handsome 92, Harris(s) 93, 94, Harrison 95, Harvey 96, Hatfield 97, Hazard 98, 99, 100, Hazard see Pattinson, Hazard see Sarmon, Heath 101, Hedgecock 102, Henney see Hugesson, Holding see Hazard, Holmes 103, Honey 104, Hooker 105, Hopper 106, Hugesson 107, Hutchinson 108, Hutchinson see Swinny

Jessup see Bradly, Johnson see Atter, Johnson see Erratum, Jolly see Delap, Joynes 109

Keighly see Hutchinson, Kettlewell 110, Kilick 111, Kite see Wilson, Knight see Murrell, Knorr 112

Laconham see Wilson, Lance 113, Lance see Geale, Langley 114, Langton 115, Law 116, Lloyd see Geale, Loft see Killick, Lord 117, Lowrey see Maddocks, Lukes 118, Lukes see Gardner, Luscombe 119

Mackay 120, Maddocks 121, Mair 122, Mair see Grove, Manning 123, Marshall 124, 125, Marshall see Paine, Mathewes 126, Mathews see Arnold, Mathews see Turner, May see Cruden, Medhurst 127, Merchant 128, Middleton see Heath, Mileham 129, Millett 130, Mills see Evans, Missing 131, Mitchell see Williams, Mitton 132, Monk 133, Morgan 134, Mould 135, Murrell 136

Newing 137, Newman 138, 139, Newson 140, Nicholson see Foster, Nightingale see Crafter, Nynn 141

Pack see Erratum, Paine 142, Pallister see Penn, Pankhurst 143, Pannell 144, Parker 145, Parker see Baker, Paste see Dadd, Pattinson 146, 147, Penley 148, Penn 149, Pennifer 150, Pipler 151, Pitt see Atter, Pollock see Deane, Price see Pankhurst, Pullen see Swiney, Purnell 152

Rackstraw 153, Ragen 154, Randell 155, Rawlings 156, Read see Lance, Read see Mackay, Reid 157, Richard see Delap, Richardson see Hugesson, Richards see Hazard, Rogers 158, Rowe see Drewry, Rowland 159, Roxberry 160, Rycraft 161

Sanders 162, Savill 163, Seager 164, Shepard see Tisdell, Simmons see Paine, Skerrett 165, Sloane 166, Sloper see Crafter, Smith see Bronger, Smith see Wilson, Sole 167, Spain 168, Starbuck 169, Stedman see Mackay, Steel 170, Styles 171, Sutherland see Harrison, Swiney 172, Swords 173

Tadman 174, Tash see Hutchinson, Taylor 175, Thames 176, Thompson 177, 178, Tisdell 179, Troughton see Medhurst, Turner 180, 181, 182, Turner see Delap, Turtle see Cleaveland, Twigg see Pankhurst, Twiss 183, 184, Tyler 185, Tyler see Heath

Upton 186

Viall 187

Wakefield 188, Waldron 189, Wallace see Cook, Walter 190, Wardlow 191, Waters see Starbuck, Watmore see Dalton, Watters 192, Webb 193, 194, Wheeler see Monk, Willet see Atter, Willet see Erratum, Williams 195, Wilson 196, Wilson see Mair, Winnett 197, Wood 198, Woodford see Erratum, Woolley see Rackstraw, Wright 199, 200, Wyborn see Erratum, Youmon 201

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Monumental Inscriptions with concise wills of the mural monuments of All Saints Church, Maidstone

Monumental Inscriptions with concise wills of the mural monuments of All Saints Church, Maidstone. Transcribed by D.E. Williams 2022-2023.

Monumental Inscriptions with concise wills of the mural monuments of All Saints Church, Maidstone. Transcribed by D.E. Williams 2022-2023.

Preface

I have recorded 92 of the monuments on the interior walls of All Saints, together with wills for nearly all of them. Many mural monuments have been moved from their original positions, such as the large Astley monument, Knatchbull monument and several other, from the chancel to the western end of the church. Some, on the south wall of the nave, have been relocated to an elevation, far too high to read without the use of binoculars ! I am grateful to my wife, Beverley, for patiently transcribing these while I struggled to focus on them.

Where the people remembered here also have fully inscribed ledger stones, I have generally placed their wills after those inscriptions. Most of those on the ledgers have no other monuments.

Where there are no ledgers or none visible or the ledger only supports a surname, I have placed the wills after the the mural monument inscriptions. The ledger inscriptions and wills are also now on this site. I have not followed the original font but have followed the original layout.

D. E. Williams
Borstal

30th July 2023

ABERGAVENY see TUFTON

White Marble Tablet with Martial Motifs

Sacred

to the Memory of

Lieutenant DERRING ADDISON of the

18th Madras Native Infantry

who was shot by the Burmese, March 1826

Aged 22 Years

This Gallant young Officer fell whilst bravely

defending those intrusted to his charge he was

interred at Prome amidst the sorrow and

regret of all who knew him

This Tablet was erected by his brothers

as a mark of their Affection

ALDERTON see HAVELOCK

White Marble Tablet, South Wall of Nave

In a Vault near this place

are deposited the Remains of

ANN Wife of

JOHN ALLEN

who died September the 10th 1827

Aged 67 Years

Also the above said

JOHN ALLEN

who died March the 19th 1834

Aged 77 Years

Left issue three Sons and two Daughters

JOHN, CHARLES, THOMAS, WILLIAM,

CHARLOTTE and MARY JANE

Also JOHN ALLEN

Son of the above

who died December the 27th 1837

in the 52nd Year of his Age

Also CHARLES ALLEN

Son of the above

who died January 1st 1840

Aged 47 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd August 1824 ? (obscure)

John Allen of Maidstone, Builder and Bricklayer.

All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

To his wife Ann, £100.

To his daughter Charlotte Allen, £500

To his daughter Mary Hyde, wife of Thomas Hyde of Maidstone, Dealer in China and Glass, £600.

He gives his 11 shares, of £100 each, in the Company of Proprietors of the Lower Navigation of the River Medway, to Henry Lee of Lewisham, Builder and his son John Allen of Maidstone, Builder, upon trust, they to pay the dividends to his wife for her lifetime and after her death, they to transfer 6 of the shares to his daughter Charlotte for her own benefit.

The remaining 5 shares, after the death of his wife, to his daughter Mary Hyde for her own benefit; after her death then to the benefit of her children.

He gives 2 freehold houses in West Borough, Maidstone, occupied by Mr Wyldes and Mrs Peck and his freehold house he lives in and carries out his business, with 2 cottages and yard attached , also his freehold house adjoining the last, occupied by the late Mrs Bartholomew, widow and his 7 free hold houses forming a row called the Terrace, in West Borough, late occupied by his 2 sons Thomas and Charles, Mrs Harris, the Misses Prentice, John Mortimer, Mr Smyth and the Misses Wimble. Also his other freehold house and land to his trustees, upon trust, to the benefit of his wife, she to receive rents and profits fir life.

After her death, the house he lives in, the 2 cottages and yard and the adjoining house to his son Thomas William, for ever. His 7 freeholds, after his wife's death, to his son Charles, for ever.

His freehold in West Borough, occupied by Mr Wyldes, after his wife's death, to his daughter Charlotte for her lifetime, she to receive rents and profits for life and after her death, then to her children.

His freehold in West Borough occupied by Mrs Peck, to his trustees, upon trust, a fifth to the benefit of his son John, for ever, a fifth to son Charles, for ever, a fifth to son Thomas, for ever, a fifth to daughter Charlotte, for ever and the remaining fifth to his trustees, upon trust.........obscure

Concerning his stock, funds, ? , mortgages and securities for money, debts owed, goods, chattels, personal estate and effects, subject to payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs, this all to his trustees, upon trust, they to sell................obscure, poor condition............

One fifth each to sons John, Charles, Thomas William and daughter Charlotte and a fifth for trust contained in the will ?

Of the house occupied by Mrs Peak, one fifth of houses and land in his residuary real estate and a fifth of stock, funds, money and securities in his residuary personal estate, some to be possessed by his trustees, upon trust, during the life of his daughter, Mary Hyde, to pay her rents and other income, for life, free from any control by her present or any future husband. …...................After her death, then to the benefit of her children.......................................

It will be lawful for his wife, daughter Charlotte and trustees to lease all or part of his real estate for terms nor exceeding 21 years.

He has not made greater provision for son John because he has had a profitable share in his trade for 8 years, in which his other children have not participated.

If he holds any bonds promissory notes or other securities at the time of his death, from any of his children for money lent to them it shall be accounted for in their portions................................

He appoints his sons John, Charles and Thomas William his executors.

Witnesses: R. H. Bartholomew, New Inn ? London, ( ? ) Poolly, Joseph Poolly ( ? ), Maidstone

Proved 22nd April 1834

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd December 1837

John Allen of Maidstone, Builder.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

To his brother Charles, £500

To his brother Thomas William, £3,500

Also to brother Thomas William, brother in law Thomas Hyde and friend John Arkcoll of Maidstone, Grocer, £2,000, upon trust, they to invest it in Government or Real securities and pay dividends to his niece Mary Jane Hyde, for life, free from any interests of any husband she may marry. After her death, then to the benefit to her children........................................

To his trustees, all his real estate, ready money, securities for money, goods, chattels, credits and personal estate, to convert that not consisting of money into money and pay his debts, funeral and probate charges. The surplus to be invested in Government or Real securities and from the rents and profits of his real estate pay his sister Mary Jane Hyde, an annuity of £100 for life and pay the residue to his sister Charlotte Allen, for life, while she remains single. After her death or marriage then to pay the whole income to his sister Mary Jane Hyde. After her death then to the benefit of her children, equally shared.

Trustees can lease al or part of his real estate for terms not exceeding 21 years, his trustees to be his executors.............................................................................

Witnesses: H A Wildes William White Maria Mathews

Proved 3rd February 1838

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th August 1835

Charles Allen of Maidstone, Builder

He appoints his brother John of Maidstone, Builder and Allan Mason of Upper Thames Street, London, Wharfinger, trustees and executors, to each of them, £10.

To his wife, all his furniture, plate, linen, china, pictures, prints, wine, fuel and provisions.

His executors to provide his wife and daughter with mourning, as they think reasonable.

To his trustees, all of his real estate, upon trust, they to permit his wife Elizabeth, for life, as long as she remains his widow, to receive the rents and profits of his real estate for her maintenance and maintenance and education of his daughter. After his wife's death or remarriage, all the rents and profits to his daughter Charlotte Allen, exclusive of the interests of any future husband. (Later he says that Charlotte can, if her husband survives her, bequeath the income to him for life.)

After his daughter's death, then to the benefit of her children, with provision for maintenance and advancement in the world, as she directs by will or deed. If she leaves no no children, trustees act as directed by his daughter's will or deed. In default of such direction, then to his own right heirs.

Trustees can lease his real estate for terms not exceeding 7 years.

He gives his trustees all ready money, securities for money, goods, chattels, credits and personal estate, not before bequeathed, upon trust, to sell that not consisting of money and to hold the proceeds upon trust, to pay his debts. Funeral and probate costs and to invest the residue in Government or Real securities. They to pay legitimate demands on his estate. He also gives his trustees all real estate vested in him as a trustee or mortgagee, upon trust........................................

He nominates his trustees and executors as guardians of his daughter Charlotte, during her minority.

Witnesses: Henry Sears, Clerk to Mr Monckton, Solicitor, Maidstone John Sutton, Stone Mason William Smyth, Timber Merchant, Maidstone.

Codicil 17th March 1838

He now styles himself as “Gentleman”. He desires to appoint Edward Mason, the Elder, of Maidstone, Wharfinger and William Smyth of Maidstone, Timber Merchant, trustees and executors in place of his brother John and Allan Mason, whose appointments are revoked, he also revokes their bequests and gives the new appointees £10 each. (brother John had recently died).

Witnesses: John Monckton, Solicitor, Maidstone A J Ruck, Clerk to Mr Monckton.

Proved 20th June 1840

ALPINE see HAVELOCK

ANDREWS see DAVY

White Marble Tablet, North Wall of Nave

THOMAS ARGLES Esq

died January the 13th 1808

Aged 73

He married ESTHER ARCHAMBO

who with four children

Viz THOS, MARY, THOS, ARCHAMBO

and an infant died several years before him

and one here interred

Mr EDWARD ARGLES third Son

died Feb 18th 1825 Aged 63

leaving 4 Sons and 9 Daughters

CATHERINE ARGLES his Widow

died 26th March 1858 Aged 86 Years

Lieut. GEORGE ARGLES R.N.

Second Son of EDWD & CATHERINE

died at Ostend 14th Sept 1846 Aged 54

Captain

GEORGE ARGLES R.N.

Buried in Southampton

July 14th 1831 Aged 64

leaving two Sons

JOHN ARCHAMBO ARGLES L.L.B.

Rector of Frittenden Kent

died 23rd March 1848 Aged 87 Years

ANN ARGLES

only Daughter of the above

THOMAS and ESTHER his Wife

died 17th March 1852 Aged 86 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st August 1804

Thomas Argles of Maidstone, Esquire.

First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To his daughter Ann Argles, £400, also his piano and all his tea equipment and plates and such parts of his household goods and furniture as executors think useful to her, as she may choose, not exceeding £40 in value.

To his brother Edward, £10 for a ring.

To his sister in law Mary Argles, Widow, for life, an annuity of £15, from his house in New Street, in St. Paul's, Covent Garden, now occupied by Thomas Ball. Also to her, £20.

To his sister in law Ann Billingsley of Twickenham, Widow, £10.

To his “very respected” friend and relation” Agnes Atkinson, £10.

To his friend and relation Celia Settle, £10.

To his daughter in law Catherine Argles, wife of his son Edward, £20.

To his grandson Thomas Argles, son of his son Edward, £10 and to the other children of Edward, £5 each.

All of his real estate, subject to the annuity from the house in Covent Garden and residue of his personal estate, to his children, the Rev John Argles, Edward and George Argles, for ever, equally shared.

He appoints his brother Edward and his 3 sons executors.

Witnesses: Thomas Wildes Thomas Steward Wildes Edward Wildes.

Proved 30th March 1808 Power reserved to Edward and George Argles.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th September 1830.

Rev. John Archambo Argles of Maidstone

No religious preamble.

First, his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

He appoints his sister Ann Argles of Loose, Spinster, his executor.

To her all his real estate, goods, chattels and personal estate.

Witnesses: John Hallams, Minister of Loose, W. N. Ash, Gentleman, William Shadgett, Builder ?

Proved 19th April 1848

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st November 1847

Ann Argles of Maidstone, Spinster.

She desires to be buried in the family vault in All Saints, as near as possible to her dear friend Mrs Du Bois. All her debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid from her personal estate

To her nephew Thomas Argles, her freehold malthouse with fixtures and 2 cottages and other real estate in Loose, for his lifetime. After his death, the malthouse and cottages to Letitia Elizabeth Argles, his wife, for her lifetime. After her death, then to Thomas Archambo Argles, son of her nephew Thomas Argles, for ever. Also to Thomas Archambo Argles, upon trust, £30 Long Annuities in the Bank of England, to sell and divide the proceeds as follows: one third to her niece Catherine Throwgood of Camberwell, one third to her niece Ann Argles, now of Maidstone, Spinster and one third to her niece Catherine Argles, eldest daughter of her nephew Thomas Argles.

Also to her niece Ann Argles, her Mant's Bible and Testament and such other books as executors think most suited; also 6 silver tea spoons, a small silver tea pot, 4 forks and 2 table spoons.

To her niece Catherine Thorowgood, 6 silver tea spoons, silver sugar basin and cream ewer and , such of her books as executors think proper.

To Letitia Elizabeth Argles wife of nephew Thomas, best silver tea pot and stand, 6 silver tea spoons, with crests, 6 silver forks, her watch and seal.

To her nieces Harriet and Cordelia, a ring each and such books and pictures as executors think proper.

Her clothes and linen to nieces Catherine Thorowgood, Ann and Catherine Argles, equally shared.

To such of her nieces, children of her brother Edward, £5 each for mourning.

To each of her nephews, Edward, John and Rev Marsham Argles and Frank Atkinson, a gold mourning ring as a token of her affection. She has given no more to them as to their brother John Archambo Argles because they are fully provided for.

The residue of her personal estate to her nephew Thomas Argles, for ever and she appoints him as her executor.

Witnesses: Maria March of Maidstone, Widow of Dr ? March M.D. Louisa March of Maidstone, daughter of Maria March.

Proved 12th April 1852

White Marble Tablet, “Maltese Cross” shape, Grey, Veined Background,

topped by a Pediment with Arms, North Wall of Nave

In a Grave near this Spot

are Deposited the Remains of

ANN Wife of EDWARD ARGLES Esq

who died August 22nd 1777 Aged 33 Years

Also the said EDWARD ARGLES Esq

who died October 24th 1813 Aged 75 Years

Also five of their Children

viz CHARLES WILLIAM MARY

PHILIP and CHARLES

who died in their Infancy

In the same grave are also

deposited the Remains of

FRANCES Widow of the said

EDWARD ARGLES

who departed this Life December 1st 1836

Aged 86 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th March 1809

Edward Argles, Esquire of Maidstone.

He appoints his son John Argles, Esquire and Edward Homewood, Esquire of Maidstone, executors. He gives them 10 guineas each for a ring.

To his sister in law Mary Argles, widow of his late brother John, £20

To his friends Thomas Day of Maidstone, Doctor of Physic and George Burr of Maidstone, 10 guineas each for a ring.

To his wife Frances, his house and garden in Stone Street, Maidstone, late occupied by Mary Prowry ?, widow and now by the Misses Halsnod, for her lifetime and after her death, to his sons, John and Edward Homewood, upon trust.

Also to his wife, his stock of wine, beer and liquors, absolutely, also such of his household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china and effects, ( except ready money, bank notes and securities for money), as she will need, these for her lifetime. After her death, these to his residuary personal estate. An inventory to be made.

He gives his wife, £50 and to his son John, £200

All debts owed to him by his late son Edward by bond, bill, note etc, to be cancelled and bonds, etc destroyed. He also releases his son John from all money he owes him.

He gives son John his 11 houses in Three Coney Lane, Tovil Lane, Stone Street and Mile Lane, Maidstone, occupied by [ ] Page, widow, [ ] Highland, John Minndory ?,John Metralt ?, Charles Arnett, John Haffenden, Francis Freeman, [ ] Harding, widow, William Nowles, John Wilson and William Pruitall ?. Also his eighth part of and shares of houses called the Bolt and the stone mason's yard in Week Street, Maidstone, he lately purchased from Messrs Henry William and John Cutbush, for ever.

Also to son John, and Edward Homewood, his 11 houses in Three Coney Lane, near Stone Street, occupied by [ ] Bisbudge, widow, James Bunyard, John Balcomb, Sarah Chaplin, Joseph Dudley, Francis Dunigy ?, John Atterwell, William Price, Jesse Wren, James Hughes and Edward Cheeseman, also a piece of land in Stone Street of about ½ acre, occupied by James Hughes, also his house before mentioned in Stone Street, occupied by the Misses Halsnod, (subject to the life interest of his wife) and all other real estate, upon trust, to sell and pay his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs and invest the surplus in Government or Real securities until the proceeds become payable by virtue of the will and subject to the other half of the £40 annuity. They to pay dividends to Ann Camper Argles, widow of his son Edward for as long as she remains single. After her death or remarriage, then in trust for her children by his son, Charles, Edward, Frances, Elizabeth, Ann, Alfred and Frederick Argles …..........................................................

All the residue of his goods, chattels, ready money, bank notes, etc and personal estate and effects to his trustees, upon trust, to sell that not consisting of money.

Half of the money from the sale of his real estate to his son John, absolutely, subject to the payment of half of an annuity of £40 he has bequeathed to his wife by a Bond, made previous to his marriage. …...........................

Witnesses: Thomas Tassell Robert Matson William Wise

Codicil 30th December 1811

He gives his son John, his 4 shares of £50 each in the Kent Fire Insurance Office, of 1802, numbers 23, 24,25 and 26 and the benefits from them,over and above what he has already given him.

He ratifies the rest of the will.

Witnesses: George Burr William Wise Edward George Budds

Codicil 5th June 1813

He requests that his nephews John, Edward and George Argles, are paid £10 each and his 2 nieces Catherine and Ann Argles are also paid £10 each,

If his cook Sarah Persher ?, is with him at the time of his death, she is to have a year's wages in consideration of her long service.

No witnesses

Affidavit 25th January 1814

George Burr, Senior and George Burr, Junior are sworn in and state that they knew deceased well and had seen him write and sign his name many times. They have carefully examined the 2nd codicil and believe it is in Edward Argles hand.

Proved 2nd March 1814

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 14th November 1829

Frances Argles of Maidstone, Widow.

She appoints Henry Argles of Maidstone, Druggist and Horatio Pope of Fant, Maidstone, Gentleman, her executors.

She desires to be buried in the same grave in All Saints where her late husband is buried and to be buried in linen. Mr John Springet of Maidstone , Undertaker, to direct the funeral.

Her executors to put up a plain, neat tablet in the church, with a suitable inscription to her and her husband's memories.

All her debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

To her friend and executor Horatio Pope, 19 guineas as an acknowledgement of his troubles

To her cousins Catherine Moneypenny of Rye, widow and Mary Burgess, wife of Edward Burgess of Cross Street, Islington, Esquire, 19 guineas and to their sister Eliza Chamberlayne, wife of [ ] Chamberlayne , esquire, £10.

To Ann Argles of Loose, daughter of her late brother in law Thomas Argles, Esquire, 19 guineas.

To her sister in law Catherine Argles, widow of Edward Argles, late of London, 19 guineas.

To her god daughter Agnes Argles , grand daughter of her late brother in law Thomas Argles, £10.

To her daughter in law Ann Camper Argles, £50.

To her 5 sons and daughter, Charles, Edward, Alfred, Francis and Ann Argles, £250 each.

To her god daughter Frances Argles, daughter of Ann Camper Argles, her gold watch and to her sister Ann Argles, her knitting box and contents.

To her daughter in law Margaret Argles, widow of her late son John Argles, Esquire, her diamond ring and to her 3 daughters Margaret Argles, Emily Smith, widow and Elizabeth Argles, £250 each.

To her god daughter Margaret Argles, her pearl bracelets, pearl ring and 2 pearl pins. All her silks and lace, also to her, to be divide by her, for her and her sisters, Emily and Elizabeth and her cousin s Frances and Ann Argles, daughters of Ann Camper Argles.

To Miss Ann Dennis, daughter of her late friend Elizabeth Dennis, late of Clapham, £10.

To Mary Daniel, wife of Nicholas Charles Daniel Esquire of Upway House, Dorset, to John Sabb, Esquire of Epsom and Elizabeth Day of Maidstone, widow, a mourning ring each.

To Elizabeth Day and Susanna Ruse wife of William Ruse, Surgeon, £10 each.

To Mary Case of Maidstone, £5

To Catherine Cadbury of Somers Town, London, widow, £10.

To Hannah Wright of Maidstone, widow, £5.

To Robert Woollett an old servant, formerly in Mr Argles family and Mary his wife, 20 shillings each.

To each of her servants with her at her death, a suit of mourning.

To her old servant Sarah Hester, now living with her, her clothes, not before bequeathed and an annuity of £20 for life, tax free, chargeable on her house on the east side of Week Street, Maidstone, occupied by Ambrose Austen; this property adjoins the Castle Inn. She gives this property, charged with the annuity, to her daughter in law Margaret Argles, for life and after her death, to testator's son Henry, for ever.

Her half share of 5 houses, a stone mason's yard and land known as the Bolt on the west side of the upper end of Week Street,occupied by James Norman, Edward Wright, Alexander Mackintosh, William Rose , Charles Baker and Elizabeth Yates, widow and all other of her real estate, money, securities for money, plate, linen; china and personal estate, after her debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid, to Henry Argles, Margaret Argles, Emily Smith and Elizabeth Argles, the children of her late son in law John Argles, Esquire, equally shared, for ever.

Witnesses: Charles Hoar, Solicitor, Maidstone, Richard Holmes, James M Penfold, his Clerks.

Codicil 28th January 1831

She revokes the bequest of £10 to Ann Dennis and gives her a mourning ring in lieu.

Her old servant Sarah Hester has left her service, so she revokes the bequests of the £20 annuity and of her clothes and now gives her a £15 annuity for life, chargeable on the same property.

To her god daughter Margaret Argles, all of her clothes, to divide them among Frances and Ann Argles, daughters of her daughter in law Ann Camper Argles and their nieces, daughters of their brothers Charles and Edward Argles, in such proportions as Margaret thinks fit.

To her servants, Augustina Tolhurst, £10 and to Elizabeth Beeching, £5, over and above a suit of mourning each they are entitled to as servants with her at her death.

To Mary Woollett, wife of Robert Woollett, of Maidstone, Labourer, 2 shillings a week for life.

Rest of the will ratified.

Witnesses: Charles Hoar, Solicitor, Maidstone, Richard Holmes Edward Day, his Clerks

Proved 20th May 1837

White Marble Tablet, Sarcophagus on Veined Grey Background,

Pediment with Arms, North Wall of Nave

In a Vault near this Tablet

are deposited the Remains of

JOHN ARGLES Esq

who was an active Magistrate of this Town

and died sincerely Regretted on

the 11th Octr 1829 Aged 56 Years

He was married to MARGARET Second

Daughter of THOMAS POPE Esq of Sheals

Court in this Parish by whom he hath

left issue one Son & three Daughters

Also MARGARET Wife of the above

who died Dec 31st 1842 Aged 66 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st February 1826

John Argles of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He appoints his wife Margaret, his son Henry and his brother in law Horatio Pope, executors and his wife guardian of his youngest daughter Elizabeth, during her minority.

All his debts, funeral and probate charges to be first paid.

His wife is provided for, the marriage settlement, which entitled her to the house he now lives in, for her lifetime. He gives his wife all household furniture, plate, linen, china, earthenware, and effects, for her lifetime and as a further token of his live and affection, he gives her £1,000 absolutely.

To his brother in law Horatio Pope, £50 as acknowledgement of trouble he may have as executor.

His real estate, furniture, plate, linen, china, earthenware, etc, subject to his wife's interest and residue of money and securities for money, goods, chattels, stock in trade and personal estate, to his children, Henry, Margaret, Emily and Elizabeth Argles, for ever, shared equally. During the minority of his daughter Elizabeth, executors to use income from her share towards her maintenance and education, until she is 21. If she dies under 21, with no lawful issue, her share to be equally shared between his other surviving children....................................

Witnesses: Charles Hoar, John Mairs, William Morris, all of Maidstone

Proved 20th May 1830

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st October 1837

Margaret Argles of Maidstone, Widow.

All her debts, funeral and probate charges to be first paid.

She appoints her son Henry and brother in law Horatio Pope, executors.

To her 3 daughters Margaret, wife of William Brown, Emily Smith, widow and Elizabeth, wife of Wriothesley Baldwin, all her clothes, jewels, trinkets and ornaments, equally shared.

To her son Henry, £50 and to his wife Catherine, his profile likeness.

To her brothers Robert Pope and Horatio Pope and her sisters Frances Smith, widow and Mary Ann Fowler, widow, £10 each for a piece of plate in token of her affection and regard for them.

To her friend Catherine Argles of London, widow and her housekeeper Hannah Wright, now living with her, 19 guineas each.

The residue of her money and securities for money, furniture, plate, linen, personal estate and effects to her son Henry and daughters Margaret Brown, Emily Smith and Elizabeth Baldwin, equally shared.

Witnesses: Charles Hoar of Maidstone Mary Hoar, Spinster.

Proved 13th April 1843

Monumental Structure at West End of the Nave, originally in the Chancel, in the fashion of the Monument to John Donne, Poet and Dean of St. Paul's. Four standing, life-size, shrouded figures of Astleys, on the lower level Sir John and his wife and above them his parents.

Top Left Side

The Right Worshipfull JOHN ASTLEY, Esquire descended

from the truly awntient and honourable family

of the Lord ASTLEY, the Capital seat of

whose Barony was at Astley Castell in

Warwickshire, and with commendable regard

to the splendour of his birth and descent

He made a noble paralel with his most

pious life and signall vertues

He was justly acknowledged to be alyed

to the most illustrious Princes Queen

ELIZABETH (by her mother's kindred), who

advanced to place of principal repute

in Court services, being prime

Gentleman of the Privy Chamber and

Master of the Royal Jewels and Plate

thirty-seven years and in other relations

before he had those places, from his

age of twelve yeares

Mortis

Anno [1596]

Aetatis 89

Top Right Side

MARGARET GREY, Wife of the said

JOHN ASTLEY, Esq,was Daughter of

THOMAS GREY , branched out of the

Right Hon'ble House of the GREYS, Duke

of Suffolk, Marques Dorcett, Baron

of GRABY, HARRINGTON,BONVILLE, and

ASTLEY. For the Heire Generall, of

the last Baron ASTLEY was married to

REGINALD, Lord GREY of Ruthin, and

so the Title and Armes of the Barony

of ASTLEY remayned in the GREYS

She left issue one Sonne, Sir JOHN ASTLEY,

and three Daughters, MARGARET maried

to ANTHONY NEVILE of Nottingham,

Esq, BRIDGETT maried to Sir NORTAN

KNATCHBULL of Mersham in Kent; and ELEANOR

maryed to THOMAS KNATCHBULL of Mayd-

ston, brother to Sir NORTON KNATCHBULL

Bottom Centre

Death hath added to the ornament

Of this place the blessed Memoriale

Of the most accomplished Gent by

Vertue and Parts, Sir JOHN ASTLEY

Knight, onely Sonne and heir of JOHN

ASTLEY, Esq; Master of the Jewels, &

who from his tender years attended

On Queen ELIZABETH in her Honourable Band

Of Pentioners, and after was Master of

the Revels to King JAMES and King CHARLES

He married KATHERINE BRIDGES,

Daughter of ANTHONTY BRIDGES, Brother

To the Lord EDMUND BRIDGES, Baron

SHANDOIS of Sudeley Castle, by whom

Having had issue diverse children,

They all dyed before him, so that in

The Disposition of his hands he affectio-

nately acknowledged both his Name

And his Nephewes, and left the care

Of his other Bequest in his will to

WILLIAM HARRISON, Gent, the Queene's

Atturney in the Court of Common Pleas,

His Executor Who out of due regard

To the Performance thereof and pious

Respect to the memory of his Hon'ble Friend

Hath constructed this Monument

Obiit 26th die Jan A.D. 1639*

(* 1640 in the Modern Calendar)

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th January 1592 (1593 in modern calendar))

I found some of this will a little confusing, one substantial paragraph being repeated and the will contained 3 dates, the start dated 25th January 1592 (1593, in the modern calendar), 14th February 1593 and 31st July 1593 at the end, so it seems it was written over a period of 6 months.

John Astley, Esquire of Maidstone, Gentleman of H.M Privy Chamber , Master of H.M. Jewels and Plate.

To 40 of the poor of Maidstone, Boxley and Allington, 40 nobles (1 noble each), at the discretion of his executor.

He appoints his wife Margaret his sole executor.

To his wife Margaret, his great house in Maidstone, commonly called the Palace and houses and land belonging to it. He lately purchased the property from his brother Thomas Astley, Esquire.

Also to his wife, his lands and house at Hoo or nearby parishes in the Hundred of Hoo. And his land and houses in Iwade, alias Wade and parishes adjoining, also the Castle Manor or farm of Allington

and all land and houses he has had for several years with the castle and lease he holds on lease from the Queen, for her lifetime.

He has had for several years, by force of conveyances, the Manor of Osmington, Dorset, he gives to his wife for her lifetime. After her death, the Manor of Osmington and lands belonging to his daughter Elinor. If she is married before then, he gives it to all his daughters Margaret, Bridget and Elinor, for their joint lives and then to his son Sir John Astley for the remaining term of the lease.

After his wife's death, the real estate in the Hundred of Hoo, to his son Sir John, for ever.

The Castle Manor at Allington and lease, after his wife's death, to his son Sir John. If Sir John is not living, then to his daughter Elinor, if living, for the remainder of the lease. If she is married, then the remainder of the lease to all his daughters, then living and to the survivor.

The land at Iwade and nearby, after his wife's death and the Palace at Maidstone with associated land, to his son Sir John Astley, for ever.

To his wife, the residue of his goods and chattels, she to pay his debts.

To his daughter Elinor, if she is unmarried, 1,000 Marks, levied from his lands, coppice and woods growing on his lands, she to pay a yearly sum of 100 Marks to his son Sir John, if he remains unmarried and if testator's wife is no longer living, by quarterly instalments and when he is married to pay him £200 during the term of the lease at Allington.

His wife, if the profits of the land and leases he has bequeathed her are sufficient, to bring up his daughter Elinor, until she is married.

If his wife chooses to cut down any trees of oak, ash, elm and beech growing on his land, which are 40 years old and of £10 value for the repair of buildings on his land, then she to pay son Sir John, the double value of the trees cut down.

He appoints Sir Henry Graye, Peter Osborne, William Jephson, Esquire and Rouffe Roobye, Esquire, members of St. Catherine's and John Domett, Esquire or any of them, to permit his wife and children to enjoy the Castle Manor or farm at Allington and the lands, also the Manor of Osmington and lands..........................???????????????????????

His good friends Sir Edward Wootton, William Lewin, Doctor of Civil Law and Robert Cramner, Gentleman, to sell lands before mentioned ?????????????????

His wife to sell Osmington Manor and pay his debts ??????

Witnesses: ? Robert Charett Francis Hychcocke

Witnesses: ? William Lewin Robet Cramner Francis Hychcocke

Proved 10th August 1596

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 3rd January 1639 (1640 in modern calendar)

Sir John Astley, of Maidstone, Master of H.M Office of the Revels and Gentleman of the Privy Chamber.

His debts to be paid as soon as possible.

To 100 poor people of Maidstone, Boxley, Aylesford and Allington, £33 6s 8d. To each of them nominated by his executor, 6s 8d.

To Francis Bourne, his servant, if with him at his death, £20

To Anne Dearing, if with him at his death, £10 and to all other male servants with him at his death, £5 each, to all maid servants with him at his death, £3 each, all this over and above their wages.

If his cousin Alice Cage ?, daughter of his sister Elinor Knatchbull, shall outlive her husband and if in her widowhood should demand it, she is to get £100 but not otherwise.

To his cousin Edward Lenton of Grays Inn, Esquire, £15.

To his cousin John Knatchbull, his Godson, eldest son of Norton Knatchbull, Esquire, £100 at 21.

To his cousin Ruth Rogers, daughter of Anthony Nevile of Mattersea ?, Nottingham, Esquire, £100, if a widow, if she is married then it to be paid within 21 days of his death but only if she demands it.

To the children of his cousin Curtis by his late niece Bridgett, daughter of his sister Elinor, 20 Marks each.

To the children of his cousin Turke by his late niece Margarett, daughter of his sister Elinor, £10 each.

To the children of his cousin Allen by his niece Susan daughter of his sister Elinor, £10 each.

To his niece Disney ?, daughter of his late sister Margaret Nevile 40 Marks to be paid in her widowhood but not before.

To his cousin Nevile Hall, son of the late Dame Margarett Hall, daughter of his late sister Margarett, £200 on condition that he pays that sum to his cousin Deborah Hall, his sister, towards the portion devised by her late father Sir William Hall, except if Nevile, in his lifetime, paid her all her portion. In that case he gives the £200 to Nevile Hall.

To cousin Deborah,40 Marks and to the other children of Dame Margarett, who are living, 40 Marks, equally shared.

To his “well beloved” cousin Sir Jacob Astley, 500 Marks, if he is living, if dead, then to his cousin Elizabeth Astley, daughter of Sir Jacob, at 21 years. If she is dead, then to the eldest living child of Sir Jacob, at 21 years.

To his cousin Anna Bridges or Agnes Bridges, niece of his wife, Dame Katherine, £1,000. If she is dead, he gives £500 to Sir Jacob Astley, if he is dead, the £500 to his eldest child living at 21 years of age. The other £500 to his 2 cousins Thomas Apsley, son of his late uncle Thomas Apsley,Esquire and Drewe Astley, equally shared. If either are dead, then all to the survivor. If both are dead then to the eldest child of Drewe Astley at 21 years.

To his cousin Apsley ?, son of his late uncle Thomas Apsley, £100. If he is dead, then the £100 to Thomas Apsley, eldest son of his cousin Andrew Apsley, Esquire at 21 years If he is dead then to the eldest son of Thomas at 21 years.

To his cousin Drewe Astley, son of his late uncle Richard Astley, 40 Marks.

To his “beloved” cousin Norton Knatchbull son of his late sister Eleanor, 200 Marks.

To Thomas Knatchbull brother of Norton, 200 Marks.

To his cousin Edward son of Drewe Astley, 40 Marks.

To his Godson John Clifford son of George Clifford of London, Gentleman, £20.

His wife is to pay Bridgett Chason ?, alias Mannering ?, during her life, £4 per quarter, with Bridgett's husband's interference.

To John Devarax, son of Jane Devarax, sometime his servant, £10, to bind him to some honest trade. If John disappoints ?, him the legacy is void.

His cousin John Nevile of Mattersey, Nottingham, before 2 credible witnesses, shall sign and seal and deliver a deed to Sir Jacob Astley or his heirs or to testator's executor, a general lease of such real and personal rights, titles, interest and demands of his real estate

To cousin John Nevile, 1,000 Marks but if he is dead, then to eldest son then living at 21 years of age. If he dies before then, then to his next eldest son at 21, if no sons live to 21, then to Sir Jacob Astley, if he is dead, then to his eldest son or daughter, in default to John Nevile, Junior ?

Legacies to be paid by executor after he has received from his cousin, Norton Knatchbull, £2,000 which he owes to testator, legacies to be paid within 21 days after receipt.

Executor also to receive from Sir James Oxiden, £1,500 which he owes and pay legacies within 21 days.

Executor also to receive from his cousin Sir Jacob Astley, £1,000 which he owes and, as above pay the legacies.

If any man servant or maid servant take away household stuff away from his house and do not disclose this when asked by executor will lose any benefits by his will.

His executor shall within 18 months of his death, with money from his personal estate, set up a monument in the chancel of All Saints, near the monument of his late father John Astley or in another convenient place in the chancel. This monument to include his father and mother and himself with coats of arms or ornaments and inscriptions. As some Herald of Arms shall approve. £100 or near to be spent on the monument.

His Terrier Book and great map of all his lands and his original writings and patents concerning his land to be conveyed to Sir Jacob Astley, either in the lifetime of testator's wife, Dame Katherine or after her death, as executor thinks fit. Executor to take care of documents concerning his wife's jointure.

To his wife Dame Katherine, all silver plate, household stuff, bedsteads, feather beds, bolsters, blankets, rugs, mats, mattresses, court cupboard, tables, carpets, couch chairs, chairs, stools, hangings in several rooms at the Palace,which she is to take without dis-furnishing other rooms, that is, the dining room, the little press chamber, her bed room adjoining the great dining room in the great lodging chamber towards the north, with little chambers in the chamber where he usually lodges, the adjoining chamber where his maid servant sleeps and the chamber where his cousin Agnes Bridges sleeps.

His household stuff in the preceding rooms, the kitchen, buttery and bakehouse, of iron, brass, pewter and linen, to be divided into 4 equal parts. He gives his wife ¾ and the remaining ¼ to his executor.

If he dies before his farm rents are paid, he gives his wife £150 for her present supply after his executor has received the rents and not before.

To his trusty and well beloved friend William Harrison of Upper Earlam, Woodnesborough, Gentleman, the following rooms in the Palace, room used as his closet where most of his books and writings are , the inner room and the rooms and ? parts ?, within the closet and inner room, the little closet going up the gallery and the whole gallery and little chamber and the end with all the rooms to the gallery belonging, the chamber and and the closet aforesaid, sometimes called the School House and the inner room, the chamber next the buttery, where his sister Eleanor Knatchbull usually did lie, “with all the inner rooms to be gone into and out of the same”, the hovel at the end of the great stable for horses and colts to stand, with free liberty to ingress and egress the stairs, steps, courts, yards, backside, ways, rooms and passage for the term of 1 year, paying no rent and with such stable for Harrison's horse, as for his wife and Sir Jacob Astley.

William Harrison is his sole executor and is to deal with the will at great convenience. He is to have goods and chattels not before bequeathed.

He nominates Sir Humphrey Tufton and his cousin Edward Heaton to be Overseers of his will.

He gives to Sir Humphrey his book of Ortelin's Maps and his own book of Postures for the Wars, sent to him from the Low Countries by Sir Jacob Astley.

Witnesses: Jo Urricke ?, Jo Flishers ?, John Harrison John Duck

Proved 10th February 1639 (1640 in the modern calendar)

Plain Black Marble Tablet, Gold Lettering

To ye never dying Memory of that

great Soldier & Person of Honor.

Lord JACOB ASTLEY Baron of Reading

Epitaph

Let the Island Voyage (in ye van) speake forth

Thy Youthevil Valour, Thy All - Daring Worth

Next Neweport battel where thou didst pfer

Honour to Life there made an Officer

by Famous Orange (thy Great General)

Under whose Sword (yt DAY) Spayn's Force did fall

What clowdes of Nations Could RAYSE FOR THEE

And each one would a glorious witnesse bee

As Holland Denmarke & vast Germany

All Greive thy losse Honour thy Memory

England (Thy Maker) Crowned thy hoary head

With Major Generall here in honour bedd

Thou (now) dost rest and wth more honour the

Thest times afford unto a noble Man

Faith, Valour, Conduct; All in Soldier's Shroud

Or could be whist for this tombe doth infold

Ao Dne 1653

Oiijt 27th Die Februarii 1653*

(* 1654 in the modern calendar)

Marble Tablet, West Wall of Nave

In an arched vault near this Monument are deposited the Remains

of JOHN ASTLEY the youngest Son of JACOB ASTLY of Melton-

Constable in the County of Norfolk, Knight and Baronet, that they

may be more auspiciously mingled the ashes of that very

noble man his great-grandfather Sir JACOB ASTLEY and his

illustrious relatives Sir ISAAC and Sir JACOB ASTLEY, Baron of

Reading in the County of Berks When he had made a tour

through Belgium and the Netherlands and twice traversed

the more famous parts of France and Italy he returned to England

perfect master (if any one was) of the Languages, Latin especially

and the Sciences In him dwelt lavishly (if anywhere) the liberal

arts and more refined learning with the most polished manners

But ah ! what grief ! He, a second ornament to the name, the

delight and idol of his friends who never caused his family to

regret except in dying was carried off prematurely and

without leaving any children by an attack of small-pox in London

June 30th and was buried here July 4th 1719 aged 42

His most afflicted Father caused this to be placed as a tribute

to his great virtue and a mark of his own affection

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th June 1719

John Astley of St. Martins in the Fields, Esquire

To his wife Catherine Frances, for ever, all his real estate in Northumberland and Durham, which were her mother's, together with all the money to be raise by their sale.

Also to his wife, his house and land in Norfolk, for life and after her death, then to his “honourable” father Sir Jacob Astley, for ever. In case his wife is delivered of a child after his death, then he gives the last mentioned real estate, after his wife's death to that child or children, for ever.

His goods, chattels and personal estate to his wife, she is his sole executor.

Witnesses: Elizabeth Theakstone the mark of Jane Young William Horsmonden

Proved 2nd July 1719

ASTLEY see KNATCHBULL

ATKINS see HAVELOCK

BAKER see TUFTON

BANKS see DAVY

Tablet ?

Under this Tomb lies the Body

of SUSANNA BARRELL the wife of ROBERT

BARRELL, Clerk, who bore him three

Sons and two Daughters in chaste

wedlock She died May 6th 1621

in the 29th Year of her Age

Brass with Ancestors engraved in rows, from 1399, all in contemporary, Elizabethan clothing

Translated Latin by the Reverend John Cave-Brown

Left: “Death is the laying down of a heavy load”

Centre: “Even though affection bids us shed tears for the faithful dead,

Yet faith forbids us to mourn for them”

Right: death is the entering into perfect freedom from care”

THOMAS BEALE, thrice grandson of JOHN BEALE his great-grandfather's

great-grandfather, twice Mayor of this Town, humbly loyal to God

and the King, of frugal and contented spirit, beloved by his neighbours,

and studying the good of this Town, the husband of two wives, and the

father of twenty-one children died February 2nd 1593*, and left

surviving six Sons and two Daughters. Whose father WILLIAM BEALE, lately

Portreve of that Town, who succoured it's needy in his time,

died in the year 1534, whose grandfather, ROBERT, lived in this

Town, and died in 1490. His great-grandfather, JOHN, in 1461,

His great, great- grandfather, WILLIAM in 1429 having also in

his time been Portreve and one of the first of the Brethren of the

Fraternity (of Corpus Christi) in this Town, was buried in the Church

of St Faith . And JOHN, his great-great-great grandfather , also died

in the year 1399. Here they lived , earning a good report, here too,

dying, look for the resurrection of the flesh at the advent of Christ,

May God's blessing rest on their posterity. THOMAS, the Son of

the said THOMAS, erected this monument to their Memory.

(* 1594 in the modern calendar)

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th January 1594

Thomas Beale of Maidstone, Yeoman.

To be distributed to the poor of Maidstone, 40 shillings on the day of his funeral.

To Alice his wife, his plate, brass, pewter, bedding and household stuff not fastened to the freehold, except his great silver salt, which he gives to his son Thomas and also except his cupboard in the hall, the veined work cupboards, presses, settles, tables and forms now standing and remaining in the house which will remain and not be removed, these to the person he leaves the house to.

To Clement Beale, his son, £40, he forgives him a debts of £59 18s 6d.

To John his son, £300 at 26 years of age.

To Edward his son, £300 at 26 years of age.

To Elizabeth his daughter, £100 at 21 years of age or day of marriage, if earlier.

To the children of his daughter Alice Snatt, £10, to be paid to his son in law Thomas Snatt, to their uses.

To the children of his son Clement, £10, to be paid to him.

To the children of his son William, £10, to be paid to him.

To his sister Margery Clarke, the £10 he has lent her and 20 Nobles he paid her when her son Raphe went to Barbisher ?

To all his servants with him at his death, 5 shillings over and above their wages.

To his son Edward, £50, a part of hos portion when he has served his apprenticeship.

Residue of goods and chattels, after his debts and legacies are paid, to his sons, Thomas and William, who are his executors and his good friend John Smyth, Gentleman, is to be Overseer , he gives him 20 shillings for his pains.

To his wife Alice, in lieu of her Dower Rights, his real estate and his own dwelling house, for life, includes his barns, orchards and houses in the Borough of Week, in Maidstone and Boxley. He also gives her an annuity of £40 for life, from his lands in the Isle of Sheppey and from his houses and land in Linton.

To his son Clement, his freehold barn, land and houses at Faunton in the Borough of Westree, Maidstone, from the Feast of St Michael, next after his death, for ever.

To his son Thomas, his freehold dwelling house, after his wife's death.

Also to Thomas, his freehold barns, stables and ? pigeon house, his orchard, land and houses in the Borough of Week, Maidstone and Boxley, except a shop in Middle Row, Maidstone, for ever.

To his son William, his freehold land and house in Leysdown and elsewhere in the Isle of Sheppey and the shop in Middle Row, for ever.

To his son Ambrose his 2 houses and lands in Linton, at 24 years of age, for ever.

His son Clement is half blood of his siblings.

To sons Thomas and William, his ? Comunitye ?, half share, which he bought from Mr Fleet of Chartham and arrears, for ever, towards the payment of his debts and legacies, provided if any son interferes with his will, they to have no benefit from it.

Witnesses: Michael Woode Thomas Snatt Robert Hall Richard Sheppard

Proved 20th April 1594 Power reserved to William Beale

Oval White Marble north Wall of Nave, West End

This Stone was Erected

by the Officers of

the South Devon Militia

to the Memory of their late Worthy Adjutant

MATTHEW BENTHAM

who died on the 27th day of January

1794

Aged 75

Most Deservedly Regretted

by the Corps

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 14th January 1794

Matthew Bentham of Plymouth, Gentleman.

He is weak in body.

To his eldest son William, 5 guineas.

To his son John, 5 guineas. Also to John, his best saddle, bridles, stirrups and pistols.

To both sons William and John, all is military books and all his books of French, Latin and English, equally divided, except the Great Bible and any other religious books, which his wife Hannah may choose.

Also to his 2 sons and son in law Harry Dawes, all his clothes of linen and wool, equally shared.

His gold watch, chain and key, excepted which he gives to his wife, Hannah.

To his daughter Frances, wife of Harry Dawes, 5 guineas.

To his youngest daughter Elizabeth, 5 guineas, she also to have £200 on her marriage day. If she does not marry during the life of her mother and if she is living at the time of her mother's death, she is then to receive the £200.

Residue of goods, chattels, money, plate, china and other valuables, not before bequeathed, to John Culund of Tothill ?, and John Culund, Junior of Efford near Plymouth, Esquires, they are to be his executors, in trust, for his wife. His wife and daughter Elizabeth, to have the sole use of all his furniture, beds, bedding, tables, bed linen and all utensils. If his daughter Elizabeth marries in her mother's lifetime, then she is no longer entitled to any of the above goods.

His wife to receive all the interest and profits of money and stocks he dies possessed of, for her and daughter Elizabeth's use, for as long as Elizabeth remains single.

At his wife's death all his goods, chattels, furniture, plate, etc, to be sold and the proceeds to be equally shared by his 4 children.

Witnesses: James Selway ?, Samuel Steart ?

Proved 3rd March 1794

Well Carved Marble Cartouche, Very High on North Wall of North Chancel Aisle,

above the John Cripps monument which is itself above William Dixon's, originally fixed to a Pillar

Near this place lies the Body

of ANNE BIRON

Relict of Capt. RICHARD BIRON

Daughter of WILLLIAM DIXON

Esq of the family of DIXON of

Helden in Tunbridge in

this County and Sister

to WILLIAM DIXON Esq

late Recorder of this

Town

Deceased the 13th of

October 1727

Aged 72 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 14th September 1726

Anne Byron of Lenham, Widow.

She to be buried in All Saints, Maidstone, at the head of her father and mother's grave. A monument to be set up on the pillar nearest to the grave, £30 or more if needed, to be spent.

She gives her brother Thomas Dixon, 30 Guineas.

To her nephew Henry Dixon, 20 Guineas but not if her marries Mrs Nelly.

To her cousin Jenkins, 10 Guineas.

To her niece Rebecca Dixon, 20 Guineas.

To her cousin Anne Blower, 20 Guineas.

To her niece Anne Greenstreet's daughter Catherine, £100 and her wedding ring, her gold seal and diamond ring, her father to have nothing to do with what was hers but if her niece Greenstreet, has no children to return to her niece Dod's son William Dod.

To her cousin Hester Berkley, 5 Guineas and her crimson cloak and white and green satin quilted petticoat.

To cousin Elizabeth Berkley, 5 Guineas and tea table and all belonging to it also her silver hand candlestick.

To her nephew Thomas Dering and his wife, 1 Guinea each for a ring.

To her nephew William Dod, son of her niece Dod, £100.

To her godson Henry Saxby, 10 Guineas.

To her god daughter Anne Golding, 5 Guineas.

To her sister Dixon, 1 Guinea for a ring.

To her nephew ( ? ) Dering, 1 Guinea for a ring.

To her cousin Robert Berkley's father, her down bed and bolster, which is at Maidstone.

To Mrs Houston, 1 Guinea for a ring.

To her niece Pleydell, 1 Guinea.

To 12 poor widows of Maidstone, 2/6d each, not to those at the workhouse or those kept by the parish but poor housekeepers or 4 home made aprons.

To Mrs Mary Dering, Thomas Dering's wife, all other her clothes, linen and woollen, her nieces Greenstreet and Dering to have first choice.

She appoints nieces Dod and Greenstreet, executors.

Witnesses: Elizabeth Bearon Mary Bearon Isabella Hunt

Proved 31st October 1727

Niece Catherine Dod is the wife of John Dod and niece Anne Greenstreet is the wife of Peter Greenstreet.

Vertical Black Tablet

GEORGE BISHOP Esquire

died 2nd March 1797

Aged 68 ? Years

MARY the Wife of

Sir WILLIAM BISHOP Knt

died 17th July 1808

Aged 73 Years

Sir WILIAM BISHOP Knt

died 13th January 1817

Aged 83 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st March 1793

George Bishop of Maidstone, Distiller.

His bodily health is “indifferent”.

First, all his debts, debts owing on account of his business partnership to be paid.

To Sarah Bishop, widow of his late brother James, an annuity of £25, out of his partnership business, for life.

To his nieces Lucy Bishop and Mary Bishop, Sarah's daughters, his household goods, plate, linen and china in his house and £500 each at 25 years of age, they to be paid 5% interest in the meantime. They to deliver a general release to his executors, disclaiming any of his personal estate or in the account of his partnership in being, at the time of their father's death. If they proceed with a suit in law on account of their father's right and interest, then he revokes their bequests.

An inventory to be made of his stock in trade, debts, credits, goods, chattels and effects belonging to the distillery, now in partnership between him and his nephew George Bishop , son of his late brother James and Argles Bishop, son of James, late of East Malling, Hair Dresser.

Articles of partnership have been drawn up for the better running of the business between himself and George and Argles Bishop, he is entitled to ½ of the utensils, stock in trade and effects and to ½ of the profits, George and Argles to the other ½ . He bequeaths to his brother Sir William Bishop, his half share from the 10th of October last.......................... (poor quality).........................

To his brother Sir William, for life, his freehold houses and buildings, except in his joint trade, he keeping the same in good repair and, after his death, then to his nephew George Bishop, for ever.

He does not intend the stills, copper, mash tuns, coolers, vats, pumps, machinery, horse mill or other fixed utensils about the Still House or else where at the distillery to be comprehended in the devise of his real estate but taken as the goods of the joint trade or business.

After his death,the residue of his goods, chattels, money, securities for money and personal estate to his nephew George Bishop.

He appoints his brother Sir William and nephew George Bishop, executors, George to pay his debts, legacies and probate costs.

Witnesses: Elizabeth Burton Jno Roffe Jno Slatter

Proved 29th April 1793

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th November 1814

Sir William Bishop of Maidstone.

He appoints his nephew George Bishop of Maidstone, Distiller and Samuel Godding of Sutton Valence, Gentleman, executors and trustees. They to pay his debts, funeral and probate charges from his personal estate.

To his friend Gabriel Allen of Smarden, Surgeon, all his professional books, his silver lancet ? case, all his surgical instruments and his silver box engraved with arms, his 5 pint silver cup with the engraved arms of Sir Joseph Williamson, box of silver enamelled cards. Also his 4 folio volumes of Hasted's History of Kent.

To his niece Mary Bewley, those parts of Dr Rees Cyclopaedia he may have.

To Isaac Lewis of Hampstead, Esquire, conditionally to exonerate testator and his executors from the repair of the house , under a lease to the testator from Isaac Lewis of Stone Street, Maidstone, the wooden bookcases, wooden cupboards, shelves, locks and covers that now stand in the study, the window shades, bells and pulls complete as they are now through the house, with stoves in the study, first bed room and parlour, cupboard in the kitchen, shelves as now fixed in the 4 store rooms, the dressers, oven, hall plate, mangle, smoke jack in the kitchen, with remainder of the lease.

To his servant Mary Russell, if living with him at his death, a suit of mourning and £25.

To his gardener James White, if with him at his death, Abercrombie's Book on gardening and Miller's folio Dictionary, 25 pots of greenhouse plants, 6 shirts, 3 of calico and 3 of linen, a suit of black and a suit of coloured clothes.

To his friend Hester Milner of Islington, for life, his silver inkstand given to him in the will of her “excellent” brother Dr Thomas Milner and, after her death, to his “kind” friend James Jacobson, Esquire, absolutely.

He desires his executors to return, free of expense, to Mrs Warde of Yalding, the beautifully painted work table for the sole use of her sister Mrs Artes, who painted it.

To his trustees, upon trust, an annuity of £100, tax free, charged upon his Maidstone Distillery of the “Island”, to be paid in 4 equal instalments per year to his niece Lucy Dixon, wife of James Dixon, now or late of Clonnell, Ireland, Brewer, for her lifetime.

He gives his trustees an annuity of £50 from the same estate, upon trust, to pay in instalments, as before, to his niece Mary Bewley, for life. Not to be subject to the debts or control of her present of any future husband. He trusts that provision for her children will be made by his nephew George Bishop, who has no children and is not disposed to marry. If nephew George Bishop thinks it proper to retain or take out of testator's personal estate or real estate, £1,500 and £900, with consent of his other trustee, for the purpose of exonerating the Maidstone Distillery , which he is to give to George Bishop, with his other estate. The money to be invested in the Public Funds and dividends from the £1,500 to go to Lucy Dixon and her children and from the £900 to Mary Bewley and her children.

The residue of goods, chattels, bank notes, bonds, securities for money, furniture, plate, linen, china, go to nephew George Bishop, for ever. In case George dies before the testator, he appoints Samuel Godding to have the same power, in trust, for the benefit of testator's nieces and their children and in those circumstances, the residue to them, absolutely.

Witnesses: Thomas Pomfrett, Clerk to Sir William Bishop, Larking Hughes and Company, Bankers of Maidstone, Barnabas Russell of Maidstone, Baker, Rebecca Woodford, daughter of Thomas Woodford, Esquire of Barnstaple, Devon.

Proved 22nd February 1817

White Marble Tablet, East Wall of North Chancel Aisle

Near this place are deposited the

Remains of MARY Wife of

WILLIAM BODMAN

who died January 30th 1830

Aged 51 Years

Also the aforesaid

WILLIAM BODMAN

who died August 14th 1833

Aged 54 Years

BOGG see HAVELOCK

White Marble Tablet, with Urn and Cherub, Formerly on the South West

Pillar of the Chancel, now on the South Wall of the Nave

Sacred to the Memory

of Sir CHARLES BOOTH, Knt

late of Harrietsham Place in this County

who died the 26th day of April 1795

Aged 60 Years

By his will he bequeathed

Two Thousand Pounds

to be invested in Government Securities

the Interest thereof to be applied for ever

to the Education of Poor Boys and Poor Girls

Inhabitants of or near unto this Parish

with other like Charitable Legacies

to the Parishes of

Harrietsham, Marden and Horsmonden

in this County

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th June 1792

Sir Charles Booth of Harrietsham Place.

He desires to be buried in the chancel of All Saints, with his family. A monument to be erected as his executors think fit.

He gives his copyhold estate in Ticehurst, Sussex, to his cousin John Cole, Esquire.

To his wife Dame Elizabeth Howell Booth, all furniture and household goods, plate, linen, pictures and books in his house in Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place, London.

He gives £500 due to him on mortgage of the tolls of the Marden Turnpike Road and interest to the Commissioners of that road, to benefit the road.

All family pictures at Harrietsham and china with the ? order coat of arms, to such person who becomes entitled to the estate at Harrietsham Place by virtue of the will of his late uncle William Turner,Esquire.

Residue of his real and personal estate and money owing to him from the estate of his wife and children by her former husband or in any way chargeable on that estate, to his good friends Francis Ruddle and George Wade of London, Bankers and Stock Brokers, his executors, upon trust, to pay the following legacies.

First Class Legacies:

Trustees to invest £2,000 in the Public Funds at 3% , in their names and the Vicar of Maidstone and the person who will be the proprietor of Harrietsham Place ….........................................

they are to set up a school for poor boys and girls of Maidstone and nearby. The Vicar of Harrietsham is also a trustee.................................. A sum of £500 to be invested as before interest to be divide into 52 parts to buy bread weekly by the Churchwardens and Overseers of Harrietsham and given, every Sunday to poor persons attending divine service......................................

Trustees to invest £1,000 as before and interest to pay salaries of School Masters and Mistresses for Maidstone, Marden, Harrietsham and Horsemonden.....................................

John Cole is another trustee, he is proprietor of the house called Spivers at Harrietsham, the Rector of Horsemonden is also a trustee, as will be successive Rector and owners of Spivers.

John Cole also owns Cheveney at Marden, occupied by John Walter.

He gives £100 to the Minister, Churchwardens and Overseers of Harrietsham to be given to poor parishioners as they think fit. Also £50 to their counterparts at Horsemonden for their poor.

£50 for Marden, as above

£50 for Goudhurst, as above

£50 for Deal,as above, for poor of Upper Deal

£50 for Tenterden, as above

£100 for the poor of Christchurch, Spitalfields

£100 for the poor of Maidstone

Second Class Legacies:

To his wife, £500, with furniture and other things before given, over and above what is settled on her by their marriage settlement.

To John Cole £500

To his son in law Edward Howell Shepherd, £500

To his daughter in law Elizabeth Croft, wife of John Croft, Esquire, £500

These legacies not to be paid until until his several demands on their estate in Shepherd's Market, for money advanced and paid by him in respect of charges and encumbrances upon the estate to be settled by them to satisfaction of his executors.

To [ ? ] Trash of Great Marlow, Buckinghamshire, Surgeon, and his wife, £100 each.

Executors to lay out £300 in government of real securities and apply interest to the maintenance and education of Frederick Trash, son of the above, until he is 21, when he will be given the £300 or the securities. If he dies under 21, then the money to be equally shared among his siblings at 21 years of age, in meantime. Interest to their maintenance and education. Also to these children, £50 each at 21.

To his wife's brother and sisters, Charles Pierce of Bristo, Jane Pierce of London and Margaret Pierce, now wife of [ ] at Harrow School.

To Charles Dombille, Esquire of Santsey House near Dublin, £1,000, upon trust, he to give by his will this sum to some or one of his daughters …..........?............

Dombille to use interest for his own benefit and if no daughters are then alive it to be part of of Dombille's residuary estate. To his son Complin ?, £500, if he is a minor, then to his father, upon trust for his son's benefit.

To Francis Ruddle and George Wade, £500 each

To George Ruddle 2nd son of Francis, £200 and to his 4 siblings, £100 each.

To [ ] Wade wife of George Wade, £100

To [ ] Wade daughter of the wife of George Wade by her former husband, £100, if she is under age, to her step father, upon trust.

To Robert Crump, Junior of Reisters ?, near Lenham, £200

To Miss Crump, his sister, £100

To Rev [ ] Hayward, Rector of Harrietsham, £200

To [ ] Ballany ?, of Panton Street, Haymarket, £100, if he dies before testator, then to his wife

To Mrs [ ] Jenkins, now or late of 23 The Strand and formerly of High Street, Canterbury, £300.

To his executors, upon trust, £300 to invest as before and to pay dividends to [ ] Jenkins, late of Newgate Street, now of Paradise Row, Islington, for life and after his death, then the securities to be transferred to his children or child, if no children are living, then to testator's residuary estate.

To Mr [ ] Knowler who was an apothecary of High Street, Canterbury, £300. If he is dead, then to his wife, if she is dead, then to their lawful children, equally shared. If there are none living, then to testator's residuary estate.

To the children of [ ] nee Knowler and married a Minor Cannon of Canterbury, sister to Miss [ ]Knowler who had a shop in Bargate, Canterbury, £300, equally shared. If there are no children, the money into testator's residuary estate.

To Mr Birch of Cheapside, Linen Draper, £100, if he is dead, then to his wife.

To Ann Hapley, daughter of his servants, Joseph and Ann Hapley, £100 at 21 years of age, in meantime to be invested by his executors and interest towards her maintenance and education.

To Joseph and Ann Hapley, an annuity of £10, tax free for their lifetimes.

To all his servants with him at his death, £10 each over and above wages due.

At their discretion his executors and his wife, to give mourning rings, especially to John Cole, Mr Dombille and his wife, Mr and Mrs Cromp, Robert Cromp and Miss [ ] Cromp, their son and daughter, Rev Hayward, Dr Marriott, Rector of Horsmonden.

All the above are 2nd class legacies, from residue of his real and personal estate, after the charitable legacies are paid and his debts, funeral and probate charges.

Trustees to mortgage or sell all or part of real estate and residue of personal estate, after paying first class legacies. Proceeds to benefit his relatives, as they think proper. They can advertise for his relations and when satisfied they are genuine and whom they judge to be most deserving and in a period of up to 15 years shall pay and divide the money among them as they think fit...............

Witnesses: John J. Anson, Cannon's Row, Westminster, H. Harpur, Cannon's Row, J. Martin, Clerk to Mr J. Anson.

Codicil 25th April 1795

To the Marine Society of London, now or late in Bishopsgate Street, £100

To Harry Reeves and his wife, sister of Lady Booth, £100 each and to each of their 2 children, £50, if minors to their father, in trust for them.

To all his servants with him at his death, £10 each over and above what he has already given.

Continuation of codicil in the margin.

He also gives Louisa Shepherd, daughter of Edward Charles Howell Shepherd, Esquire, £100 , in like manner as to the children of Harry Reeves.

To his servant William Guittoo ?, attending his person, £100, over and above what he has already given him for his faithful attendance.

Witnesses: John Knibb Ann Ball

Affidavit [ ] May 1795

Francis Ruddle of Queen's Square, Middlesex, Esquire, states on oath, that he is an executor of Booth's will. He was sent for by Booth about the 24th of April and was given directions for a codicil, which he wrote down and read to Booth, he then wrote the additional benefits in the margin, again reading it back to Booth, who then signed it in the presence of the witnesses. He confirmed the codicil is the same in all respects as was dictated to him by Booth.

White Marble Tablet on Black Background

“In Sure and Certain Hope”

To the Loved Memory of

CHARLES BATHURST third Son of

CHRISTIAN BORCEHARDT, Clerk

and ELIZABETH his Wife

who was born at Boughton Malherbe

in this County August 16th 1826 and died

at Maidstone December 30th 1836

His Sorrowing Parents place this Tablet

in token of Affection which death could

Interrupt but not Abate

BRAZENOR see HAVELOCK

White Marble Tablet, with Draped Urn on Black Background

Sacred to the Memory of

ALGERNON GODING BRENCHLEY

Cornet in H. M. 4th Lt Dragoons

third Son of JOHN BRENCHLEY Esq

of Maidstone in the County of Kent

who died at Suez returning from Bombay

on the 13th of June 1841

in the 26th Year of his Age

and was interred in the burial ground

of that place

BRIDGE see ASTLEY

BROWN see TUFTON

White Marble Tablet, Sarcophagus Motif on Black Background

Near this Place

lie interred the Remains of

WILLIAM BRYANT Esq

who died the 3rd of March 1816

Aged 64 Years

Mrs SARAH BRYANT

Relict of the above

WILLIAM BRYANT Esq died Sept 7th

1827 Aged 66 Years

(For the will of William Bryant see the Ledger Inscriptions)

Marble Tablet very high on South Wall of Nave

Contrived as a tent flap opening to reveal inscription

To the Memory of

FRANK BURR

of the 21st Regiment

Bombay N.I. Who died

at Hyderabad

on the 4th of April

Aged 19 Years

from wounds received

in the action fought by

Major General

Sir CHARLES NAPIER

K.C.B.

With a force of 4,500 men

against MEER SHERE MOHAMMED

at Meerfoor

with 20,000 Balouches on the

24th of March 1843

This Tablet

is erected by his brother officers as a token of

their Regard and high sense of his Merits as a Friend and Comrade

and in Honor of his Gallantry and good Conduct

in the Field on which he so

Gloriously fell

“Peace to the Brave”

White Marble Tablet on Black Background, Pediment with Arms, North East Corner of the Nave

In a Vault in the Centre Aisle of this Church are

deposited the Remains of

JAMES CALDER Esq

who died January 14th 1777 Aged 34 Years

Also of ELIZABETH Wife of

Major General Sir HENRY CALDER Bart

of Park House in this County

who died May 13th 1786 Aged 49 Years

Also of the above named

Major General Sir HENRY CALDER Bart

Col of the 30th Regiment

and Lieut Governor of Gibraltar

who died February 3rd 1792 Aged 50 Years

Also of LOUISA Lady CALDER

Widow of the above named

Major General Sir HENRY CALDER Bart

who died November 7th 1820 Aged 69 Years

Elaborate , Richly Carved, Warm Coloured Marble Monument, North Chancel Aisle

Translated Latin by the Rev Cave-Brown

Near this Pillar

are deposited the Ashes of Mrs ELIZABETH CALLANT

Conspicuous for her Piety towards God

her Liberality to the Needy

and for every Kind and Womanly Virtue

among her fellow Townsfolk

That the Remembrance

of her should not Perish with her Body

WILLIAM DIXON Esq

has caused this Epitaph to be Inscribed

She died on the 23rd day of June in the Year

of our Salvation 1719

White Marble Tablet

South West Corner of Nave

Sacred

to the Memory of

ANN CALLANT

of the City of Rochester

Spinster

who was born November 18th 1782

and died October 30th ? 1821

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 15th December 1809

Ann Callant of Rochester, Spinster.

She wishes to be buried in All Saints church as close to her late father and mother as possible.

She appoints George Gunning of Frindsbury, Esquire and George Hicks of H. M. Navy Pay Office, London, Esquire, executors and trustees.

She gives her own house in Rochester High Street to her trustees upon trust, to sell and invest the money in Government funds or Real securities and pay dividends to her nephew Brooke Foss Westcott for his lifetime. After his death the funds to be transferred to his children equally shared at 21 years of age.............................................................

She gives her half share of the farm at Boxley, now or late occupied by James Whatman, Esquire and Messrs John, Edwin, George and Thomas Burgess, a farm at Sutton Valence, occupied by Stephen Wilkins and a paper mill at Hawley in Sutton Athone, now or late occupied by James Robson, to her niece Amelia Brooke Westcott otherwise Amelia Brooke de Varraux, wife or reputed wife of John Baptist Charles Count Eoutre de Varraux, formerly of France now an emigrant in Upper Norton Street, Portland Road, Middlesex, for her lifetime. After her death, then to their children, equally shared. If no children survive to 21 then her half shares to nephew Brooke Foss Westcott for life. After his death then to his lawful children, equally shared............

She gives to her trustees £1,000 in the 3% reduced annuities in the Bank of England, upon trust, to pay dividends to Amelia Brooke Westcott otherwise Countess de Varraux, for life, exclusive of her present or any future husband's interests. After her death the £1,000 annuities to her children, equally divided at 21 years of age. In default of children and no lawful issue of them, the dividends to be paid to Brooke Foss Westcott for life. After his death then to his children, equally shared at 21 years, in meantime dividends towards their maintenance.

Also to her trustees, £1,000 of the same stock and £5,300 of the same stock and £300 of Old South Sea annuities, upon trust, to pay an annuity of £40 to her old servant Jane Carter for life.

The residue of the dividends to her nephew Brooke Foss Westcott for life. After his death, upon trust, to transfer the stock to his children, equally shared. In default of children surviving to 21, then to Amelia Brooke Westcott, Countess de Varraux, for life. After her death, then to her lawful children at 21, in meantime then towards their maintenance.

To Major James of the Chatham Division , Royal Marines and Mary Sophia, his wife, the 2 rings she has in remembrance of the late General Henry Smith and Sarah, his wife.

To her trustees£100 for their troubles.

To her nephew Brooke Foss Westcott, £100.

To her niece Amelia Brooke Countess de Varraux, £100.

To Ann Tealit ?, wife of George Tealit ?, of Rochester, Gentleman, £100.

To Catherine Gates , late of Rochester, Spinster, £100.

To Ann Tealit ?, and her daughter Ann and Catherine Gates, £20 (each ?) for mourning.

To Rebecca Garrish wife of Thomas Garrish, her late servant, £20.

To her servant Mary Parsons, 5 guineas.

To each of her servants Jane Carter and Mary Parsons a “ good proper suit of mourning and 1 years wages over and above wages due. All these cash legacies to be tax free.

To George Hicks all her silver plate .

To Jane Carter all her clothes and part of her furniture, linen and kitchen furniture, as she may select, not exceeding £50 in value.

Trustees to permit Jane Carter and other servants with her at her death,to occupy the house and have use of furniture for 3 months after her death, they to pay their wages during this period and weekly board, over and above what she has given them, so they will not be without a proper home while they look for another situation.

Residue of household goods, chattels, monies and personal estate and effects to be equally shared by her trustees.

Witnesses:W.S. Ruffin, Surgeon of Rochester John Krull, Surgeon of Rochester J. Gibbs, Solicitor of Rochester

Codicil 17th July 1812

To Celistina Antoinette Varraux daughter of Count Varraux and Amelia Contess Varraux, £200.

To Elizabeth Westcott daughter of the late Brooke Westcott £200.

To Frederick Westcott son of Brooke and Mary Westcott, £200.

To Thomas, youngest child of Brooke and Mary Westcott, £200 over and above provisions in her will.

No Witnesses.

Codicil 7th February 1821

Her trustees and executors have died.

She appoints the 3 sons of George Gunning, George, Robert and William in place of their father, under the same trusts. She gives them £50 each/

Residue of the estate to them, equally shared.

Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Attorney of Strood, John Krull, Surgeon of Rochester, W.R. Rye, Apprentice of Mr Krull.

Affidavit 22nd November 1821

John Gibbs states, on oath, that he was well acquainted with Ann Callant and familiar with her handwriting and signature. He has carefully looked at the first codicil and the second one and believes they are in her hand.

Affidavit 30th November1821

John Krull, on oath, testifies to confirm Gibbs's statement.

Proved 3rd December 1821

CARTER see CORRALL

CASE see POPE

Small Plain White Marble Tablet

North East Aisle of Chancel

Near this Place lieth the Remains of

SARAH CHITTENDEN

died March the 17th 1825

Aged 72 Years

Also the Remains of FRANCES Wife of

THOMAS CHITTENDEN

of this Parish

who died December the 11th 1832

Aged 80 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th November 1824

Sarah Chittenden of Maidstone, Spinster.

To her sister (in law) Frances, widow of her late brother Thomas Chittenden of Maidstone, Baker, her glass case and cupboard and all her pictures.

To her cousin Hannah Mustoph wife of Charles Lewis Mustoph of Gloucester, Surgeon, all of her clothes, her watch, trinkets, plate , books, linen and china, except her sheets and 4 volumes of Wogan on the Proper Lessons, which books she gives to Sarah Holloway of Maidstone.

Her sheets and furniture she gives to her good friend Charlotte Coleman wife of Charles Coleman of Maidstone, Surgeon.

Any ready money, after her debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, to Susannah Mustoph and Frances Chittenden, equally shared, if either of them die before her, then her share to Charlotte Coleman.

She appoints her sister in law Frances Chittenden executor.

Witnesses: Ann Hill Elizabeth Jefferys

Proved 13th April 1825

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th December 1831

Frances Chittenden of Maidstone, Widow.

To Susannah Elinberry, widow of the late James Elinberry of London, Stock Broker, her freehold house and garden in Union Street, Maidstone and all her furniture, for life and, after her death, to Charles Elinberry of Cursiter Street, London, son of James and Susannah Elinberry, for ever.

The £30 bank annuity in her name in the Bank of England to be sold and proceeds and ready money she may leave, after her debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, to Charlotte Grainger, daughter of her brother Henry Hepburn.

To her nephew Henry Hepburn, son of her brother James Hepburn, £20

To Charles Elinberry, £100.

To Mary Ann Elinberry, his sister, £50

To James, John, George, Mary and Fanny Hepburn, children of her brother James, £10 each.

The remainder of her money to Charles Elinberry, his brother Frederick and sister Mary Ann Elinberry, equally shared or the whole to the survivor.

To Charles Elinberry, all beds and table linen, 4 volumes of Wogan's Lessons and Josephus.

To Mary Ann Elinberry, her watch and rings.

She gives her silver plate and remainder of books to Charles, Frederick and Mary Ann Elinberry, equally shared or the whole to the survivor.

She desires to be buried in a ( ? ) good shell ( ? ) coffin ( ? ), her funeralto be suitable to the situation she has lived in. She appoints Charles Ellenberry of Cursitor Street, London, her executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Standen, Grocer, Union Street, Maidstone John Goding, Grocer ?, also of Union Street, Russell Usman ?, Victualler, also of Union Street.

Proved 20th December 1832

White Marble Tablet, High on South Wall of Nave

To the Memory of

MARY Wife of THOMAS CLEMMENT

of this Parish

who departed this Life

October 30th 1821

Aged 37 Years

Also THOMAS CLEMMENT

who departed this Life

Novr. 16Th 1829 Aged 52 Years

Long Black Tablet, high on North East Wall of Nave

(Some passages stained and difficult to read)

[ ]

[Also the] Remains of

Mrs ELIZABETH COLEMAN

Wife of

Mr WILLIAM COLEMAN

of this Parish

She died April the 3rd 1798

Aged 24 Years

[ Obscure Verses]

[ “ ]

Also Mrs SARAH COLEMAN

Second Wife of the above

She died April the 16th ? 1811

Aged 31 Years

In the same place are the Remains

of ( ? ) ANN RACHELL Daughter of

Mr GEORGE and ANN RACHELL

of this Parish

who died on the 20th of December 1822

Aged 21 Years

[Obscure Verses]

[ “ ]

[ ]

Also Mrs ANN RACHELL

Mother of the above ANN Aged 44 Years (3rd Quarter 1839)

[Obscure Verses]

[ “ ]

Also the above named

Mr GEORGE RACHELL

who died October the 7th 1838

Aged 68 Years

Left issue one Daughter SARAH PEARSON (RACHELL)

Also SARAH PEARSON (RACHELL)

Daughter of the above

Mr GEORGE and ANN RACHELL

who died October 21st ? 1841 Aged 33 ? Years

In Memory of

MARY RACHELL

Widow of the above GEORGE RACHELL

who died December 2nd 1849

Aged 68 Years

Her Remains are deposited in the

Vault of THOMAS HYDE

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st September 1838

George Rachell of Ashford Road, Maidstone, Yeoman.

He appoints his friends Alexander Randall of Maidstone, Gentleman , George Hulburd the Younger of Maidstone, Hatter and his nephew Henry Jury of Maidstone, Inn Keeper, trustees and executors.

To his wife Mary, such of his household furniture, plate,linen, prints,books, glass and china which was hers before their marriage and ½ of all his other household furniture but not his plate, linen or china. He also gives her £100 due to him on a mortgage from the Commissioners of the Maidstone Pavements and £200 due to him on a mortgage from the Commissioners of the Cranbrook Turnpike, also his share of £100 in the Lower Medway River Company and all interest due, also all bond and securities for the same. He also gives her £400.

He devises his dwelling house on the Ashford Road and all his other real and residue of his personal estate to his trustees, upon trust, to pay the income from his real estate and residuary personal estate to his daughter Sarah Pearson Rachell, for life free from any control by any husband she may marry. After her death then his trustees to hold the estate in trust for her children at 21 years of age or day of marriage for girls if earlier

If none of her children live to 21 years, then the estate continues in trust and trustees to permit his sister Mary Jury, widow, to receive the annual income for life .After her death, upon trust, for his 2 nephew Henry and George Jury . If either of them are then dead leaving a child or children who live to 21, he, she or they to have the share of the dead parent, equally shared if more than one.........

Trustees can lease any part of real estate for terms not exceeding 7 years …................

He desires his wife to live with his daughter in his present house until his daughter is 27, his wife to pay no rent but a reasonable charge for household expenses........................................

Witnesses: H. Sears of Maidstone S. Waller of Loose.

Proved 8th November 1838

CONSTABLE see TUFTON

Architectural White Marble Tablet, West Wall of Nave

To the Memory of

ROBERT CORRALL Gent.

who died June 12th 1783

Aged 49 Years

Also Mrs HANNAH CORRALL

Wife of the above

ROBERT CORRALL

who died March 21st 1820

Aged 86 Years

Also CHARLES CORRALL

Son of the above

who died May 5th ? 1807 ?

Aged 42 Years

Also ELIZABETH MINGAY

Wife of JAMES MINGAY Esq

of Thetford Norfolk

and Daughter of the above

ROBERT and HANNAH CORRALL

who died February 1st 1817

Aged 3 Years

Also PHILIP CORRALL

Son of the above

ROBERT and HANNAH CORRALL

who died May 21st 1840

Aged 72 Years

Also Mrs ANN CARTER Wife of

ARNOLD CARTER M.D.

And Daughter of the above

ROBERT and HANNAH CORRALL

who died September 28th ? 1843 Aged 82 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th June 1783

Robert Corrall of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He confirms his marriage settlement with his wife Hannah.

All his real estate to his children John, Charles, Philip, Ann, Elizabeth and Frances, equally shared, for ever, at their respective ages of 21.

All the businesses he is connected with at his death, to be managed and carried on by his executors for the benefit of his wife and children until his son Charles is 25, then, if his executors think it is fit, to assign the businesses to Charles. If they do not think it is right at that time, they are to carry on the management for so long as they think appropriate.

After payment of his debts and funeral charges, all the residue of his personal estate to his 6 children, equally shared at their respective ages of 21.

For those who are minors at his death, their share and his real and personal estate to be used towards their maintenance and education.

His son John, Thomas Turner of Hunton and Thomas Durrant Punnett of Maidstone are his executors and guardians of his 4 infant children during their minorities.

Witnesses: Thomas Milner Thomas Day George Burr

Codicil 12th June 1783

To his wife Hannah, all household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china and effects absolutely.

Witnesses: Thomas Milner Thomas Day

Proved 15th August 1783

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd November 1839

Philip Corrall of Maidstone, Banker.

He appoints John Mercer, Esquire and Alexander Randall, Esquire, of Maidstone, executors.

All his property to them, in trust, to pay his debts and terminate his engagements at the bank.

His real estate to his sister Ann Carter, for life and after her death, his Little Culand farm with Impton and Tottington Woods in Aylesford and Burham and 1 acre of land purchased from Mr Burke, to John Mercer Junior, a clerk at his bank. At the death of his sister Ann, he gives to his godson Frederick Thomas Mercer, his China ?, Court farm at Chart and 4 cottages in Upper Stone Street, Maidstone.

The residue of money in the funds, shares, money lent on mortgage, goods, chattels and effects to his sister Ann Carter.

Witnesses: James Tadman, Gentleman, Maidstone George Richard Streatfield, Gentleman, Maidstone.

Codicil 1st April 1840

He is possessed of £16,000, his portion of the capital in the Kentish Bank, he gives this to his friends and co-partners John Mercer and Alexander Randall, to pay £1,000 per annum to his sister Ann Carter, for life and £40 per annum to his bailiff James Cole, for life.

He confirms the rest of the will.

Witnesses as for will.

Codicil 9th April 1840

To John Mercer Junior, £2,000 charged with the payment of £80 per annum to his sister Ann Carter.

To his friend Thomas Day Esquire and John Hall, Salesman, £100 each.

To Stephen Link Hazell, £50 and to the 4 other Clerks at the bank, £20 each.

He gives £200 to the West Kent Infirmary.

He gives £100 each to the National and Blue Coat Schools at Maidstone.

He confirms will and 1st codicil.

Witnesses: Charles Stone, Servant of Mr Philip Corrall, Mary Pope of College ?, Maidstone.

Affidavit 5th June 1840

James Tadman states, under oath, he was a witness to the will of the deceased and he was present with George Richard Streatfield when they witnesses the will in the presence of the deceased.

Proved 11th June 1840

Large, Architectural Monument with Arms

North Wall of North Chancel Aisle

Here lies MARGARET CRIPPS, the youngest Daughter of

THOMAS FOTHERBY Esq and ELIZABETH, (Daughter of ROBERT

MOYLE Esq), the Wife of JOHN CRIPPS, Gentleman, to whom

she bore two Sons, THOMAS and JOHN, of whom she left JOHN

surviving. Sprung from an ancient family, she did honour

to her ancestry by her own life. Distinguished for her piety

towards God, a most loving Wife and excellent Mother, she

died on the 8th day of October A.D. 1696 Aged 36

Close by his very dear Wife rests the Body of JOHN CRIPPS,

Gentleman. Her most loving companion in life, he was

restored to her in death. He died on the 24th of July 1699

“Together sleep this most worthy couple in hope of a

Blesses Resurrection”

Dark Grey Tablet with Two Pinnacles and Scrolled Border Decoration

East Wall of South Chancel Aisle

Under the second stone

from the Wall rests

the Body of LIDIA late Wife of THOMAS CROMPE

Daughter of WILLIAM GULL Esq

Recorder of this Town

who died the 1st of October 1624

White Marble Tablet, Black Background

Sacred

to the Memory of

ELEANOR Wife of JOHN CROWDER

of this Town

who died Feby. 13Th 1835

Aged 77 Years

Also the above named

JOHN CROWDER

who died Sept. 26th 1840

Aged 77 Years

For John Crowder's will see the Ledger Inscriptions

White Marble with Draped Urn framed

with Fluted Columns on Black Background, North East of Nave

Sacred

to the Memory of

ELY CRUMP Esq

who departed this Life on the 27th of October 1829

Aged 57 Years

Thirty six of which were passed as a

Medical Officer in his Majesty's Service

He was actively employed in

Europe, Africa and America

and was indefatigable in his duties and unremitting

in his attention to those

who required his care

he died beloved and lamented

Also of

MARIA LOUISA Relict of the above ELY CRUMP Esq

who departed this Life on the 11th of December 1840

Aged 60 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd August 1829

Ely Crump Esquire of Maidstone.

He appoints his wife Maria Louisa, his executor.

All of his real estate to his wife, for ever.

To his sister Anne Maria Crump, £500.

Residue of personal estate and effects to his wife.

Witnesses: W. H. Maclif Courtney Stacey William Scudamore

Proved 2nd April 1830

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st September 1840

Maria Louisa Crump of Sandling, Boxley, Widow.

She appoints her friends Thomas Day of Maidstone, Surgeon and Alexander Randall of Maidstone, Banker, executors.

Her farm lands in Maidstone, Boxley and Aylesford, occupied by William Richard Deacon Dear and woodland belonging, which she purchased from her brothers William Henry Stacey and Courtney Stacey, including fields purchased from Courtney Stacey but no land purchased from Mr Hull, to her executors, upon trust, to pay rents and profits to Courtney Stacey, eldest son of her brother Courtney Stacey, for life

After his death, in trust, for the other sons of her brother Courtney, in priority of birth, in default of sons then to his daughters, equally shared. In default of daughters, then to Flint Stacey, another son of her brother Courtney and, after his death, to his eldest son and as before, in default of sons to the daughters, equally shared and in default of daughters, then to the daughters of her brother Courtney Stacey. In default of daughters, then to her brother Edwin Stacey, for ever.

Trustees can use income from real estate for the maintenance and educations of any of the above who are minors.

The dividends from £2,000 in the Bank of England, to her brother William Henry and her sister Sophia Stacey, for life, equally shared. After the death of the survivor, then to her brother Edwin Stacey, for life and after his death, the £2,000 ?, to his children, equally shared.........................

The most interesting aspect of this will is the list of inns and their tenants, of which testator own half of each one, except the Three Kings at Sittingbourne

Sun with a shop and cellar in Middle Row, occupied by Stephen Stoneham.

Marquis of Granby, in Middle Row, occupied by Thomas Pepperell Chaplin.

White Hart, in Westree, occupied by John Barnett.

Three Compasses, in Week Street, occupied by [ ] Piddlesden.

Roe Buck, on the north side and upper end or corner of Earl Street and Week Street, occupied by William Rawlings.

Three Tuns, on south side of King Street, occupied by [ ] Pound

White Lion on the east side of Stone Street, occupied by Walter Reader

Royal Paper Mill, in Tovil, occupied by [ ] Collins.

Lamb, near Queen's Meadow, occupied by [ ] Usmar.

All the above in Maidstone.

Red Lion, in Sittingbourne, occupied by Henry Tidy

George, in Milton next Sittingbourne, with a small cherry orchard of 1 acres, occupied by William Crump.

Star, at Coxheath, Linton and 4 pieces of land of about 3 acres and 14 perches, 2 acres, 2 roods and 2 perches, 1 rood, 25 perches and 3 perches, occupied by Thomas Coveney.

Three Kings, Sittingbourne, occupied by [ ] Jackson, widow, the latter held under a lease from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester...................................

Witnesses: Rosamond Crouch, Servant to Mrs Crump H. A. Wildes, Solicitor, Maidstone.

Proved 6th January 1841

CURETON see HAVELOCK

Not seen, from Rev Cave- Brown's History of All Saints

Here lies JOHN DAVIS

Rector of Otham and also appointed to

the care of Souls in the Parish

of Maidstone where he faithfully fulfilled

all the charities of a good man and faithful Pastor

with Dignity and with the well merited Love of Men

of every class and opinion He was singularly successful

in promoting Peace and died in his 57th Year on the 3rd of

July 1677

South Chancel Aisle

Large, Elaborate Marble Monument with Busts of Davy and his Wife

and Profiles of his Daughters and their Husbands ?

Near this place lye buried the Bodyes of JOHN DAVY

Phisition third Sonne of ROBERT DAVY of Eston in the

County of Norfolck, Gent and of KATHERINE his

Wife and Daughter of JOHN BANKS of Maidstone in the

County of Kent Gent with whom he lived in marriage

9 yeares Shee changed this life for a better the 18th of

January 1631 and left unto him issue one Sonne and 3

Daughters JOHN and KATHERINE deceased MARY his El-

dest Daughter himselfe saw married to JOHN WALL

Gent Citizen and Draper of London ELIZABETH his

youngest to NATHANIEL ANDREWES Esq Sonne of

THOMAS ANDREWES Lord Mayor of London Hee dep-

parted this life the 11th of May 1649 and of his age the 69th

Yeare leaving his 2 surviving Daughters his Execu-

tors who out of duty and affection to teyre deare

Father have dedicated this monument the 25th of Septemr

1651

Hee left by will a pcell of land of the valuw of 20 pounds

p annum for ever for an augmentation to the stipend of the

Master and Usher of the Schoole of Maidstone

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 29th May 1648

John Davy of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He desires to be buried in Maidstone church, as near to his wife as possible and a small monument for him and his wife and children and an epitaph of them to be made.

The houses and land settled on the marriage of his wife and her 1st husband came to him after her death. He gives his house and land in East Malling, occupied by Arthur Oorthaxer ? Or James ( ? ) purchased from Sir John Sedley Baronet, of Aylesford and his house and land in Wouldham, purchased from Sir John Sedley, now occupied by Stephen Payne and in Woodchurch ?, occupied by John Gr ???son, purchased form Christopher Custler ?, ( ? ) Yalding, occupied by John Martin ?, which he purchased from Lawrence Acton, ( ? ) in Maidstone, occupied by Nicholas Cripps, purchased from Thomas Brewer, to his daughter Mary Wall, for life. After her death, then to her first son and her male heirs, in default of heirs then to her 2nd son, in default of heirs, then to the 3rd son and so on. In default then to the lawful daughters of Mary Wall, equally divided. In default of heirs, then to his daughter Elizabeth Andrewes, for life and after her death, then as for her sister Mary, above. In default of any heirs, then to the sons of his eldest brother Simon Davy, they are Robert, John, Edmund and Richard and to Henry Davy, only son of Henry Davy, his late brother, and their heirs, equally divided. In default of heirs then to his own right heirs.

His real estate in Aldington and He ???ton, occupied by Nicholas Sutton, purchased from Sir Norton Knatchbull, Baronet and his real estate in Marden, occupied by Edward Underhill ?, purchased from John Maytasden ?, and William Joyes ?, also property purchased from Gervas Hackett, occupied by Robert Gascoyne ? Also in Marden, land purchased from Robert Simons, occupied by Edward Underhill ?, to his daughter Elizabeth Andrewes, for life, after her death, as before, in succession and in default of heirs then to his daughter, Mary Wall and after her death, then as before in succession. In default of any heirs, then to the sons of his brother Simon and the only son of his brother Henry. In default of any line of succession, then to his own right heirs.

His land in Romney Marsh, in Newchurch of about 16 acres, purchased from [ ] Harwood, formerly known as Harwood's land , occupied by Arthur Chessman, now living in Woodchurch, to the inhabitants of the Town and Corporation of Maidstone, for ever, upon trust, rents and profits to be employed for the better maintenance of a sufficient Schoolmaster and Usher in the Free School of Maidstone, value £18 per annum, “formerly for a long time, while Harwood had it was let for £20”, the third part to go to the Usher. This to teach the “children of Freemen and others by custom as now and formerly it has been”. If the income is put to any other use, the land to revert to his daughters Mary Wall and Elizabeth Andrewes and the heirs of their bodies. In default, then to his own right heirs.

He has paid £1,000 to his son in law John Wall, he was bound to pay this by a bond and this was paid before he made his will. He has also paid son in law Nathaniel Andrewes, £1,000, he was also bound by bond to pay on his day of marriage or within a year after.

His executors to pay son in law Nathaniel Andrewes or to his father, £500, mentioned in the marriage agreement. He gives son in law John Wall £500, from his personal estate, if his wife or her child is living, if this is not paid in testator's lifetime. The £500 given is towards the purchase of the house where he now lives and to make his daughter's portion equal to his other daughter.

The £500 paid to Nathaniel Andrewes was paid at the birth of his first child.

He appoints his 2 daughters his executors and gives them the rest of his estate, after his debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid.

To his sister in law Katherine wife of his brother Simon, £10 and to their children, £10 each for mourning, they Robert, the eldest, Simon, second son, John, the third, who is in Virginia, Edward the fourth and Richard the youngest and Elizabeth Bussey, the eldest daughter, Katherine Gosling, the second, Mary Minggy, the third and Susan Swanson the youngest.

To his nephew Henry Davy, £20

To his sister Elizabeth Burware ?, £10.

To his mother in law Mary Bankes, £10 for mourning and to all her sons and sons in law and daughters, and daughters in law, £10 each for mourning. They are ?, Caleb Bankes, John Bankes, Thomas Read and their wives, his sister Andrewes, sister Grigbie ?, sister Lidia Bankes, sister Wickes, sister Caleb Bankes, sister John Bankes.

To his aunt Fisher, £5 for a gown

To his cousin Poddy ?, 40 shillings.

To cousin Herbert 40 shillings.

To his “ancient good friend” Guy Wood, 40 shillings.

To his “worthy good friend” Sergeant Clarke of Rochester, £5 for a ring or piece of plate to keep for me”.

To Thomas Flint of Otham, “his worthy good friend”, £5, as for the latter.

To his good friend and “worthy minister”, Wilson, £5.

To his now servant Edward Tatum, if with him at his death, all the apothecary wares, drugs and all the glasses, boxes and pots, as his executors think fit and £5, if he marries Elizabeth Dauber, his executors to pay them on their marriage day, £15.

To his “ancient good servant” Elizabeth Dauber, if in his service at his death, £20 and if she has left him, £10.

To his servant, Katherine Blackborne, if with his at his death, £3 or £3 to the maidservant who takes her place.

To the good people of Maidstone, £10 to be distributed by his executors, as they think fit.

To his “ancient collegiate friend” Robert Cresswell the Elder, £5, as a token of his love to him and in his remembrance.

Witnesses: Robert Osburne Edward Tatum Elizabeth Brookes ?

Proved 19th June 1649

“The Righteous shall be in Everlasting Remembrance”

To the Glory of God

and in Remembrance of his Servant THOMAS DEALTRY M.A.

Born March 3rd 1825 Died Nov 29th 1882

and HARRIET DEALTRY his Wife

Born July 27th 1831 Died Sept 30th 1881

Resting in Maidstone Cemetery

He was Archdeacon of Madras 1861-1871

Rector of Swillington, Yorkshire 1872-1878

Vicar of Maidstone 1878-1882

“Well done, Good and Faithful Servant ,

Enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord”

(Vertical on Left “ Her Children shall arise and call her Blessed”

(Vertical on Right Side) “Remember those that have spoken unto you

the Word of God”

DINGLYE see TUFTON

Large Architectural Monument with Arms

North Wall of North Chancel Aisle

To the Memory of

WILLIAM DIXON of Maidstone Esq.

Descended from the DIXONS of

Helden in this County

He was Barrister at Law , Bencher of

Gray's Inn and many years Recorder

of this Corporation

who dyed the 19th of January 1725

Aged 80

Also to the Memory of REBECCA

his Wife who dyed March the First

1729 Aged 58

They had one Son and three Daughters

SAMUEL, CATHERINE, SARAH and REBECCA

Two of them Surviving

CATHERINE and REBECCA

Erected this Monument

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th February 1728

(1729 in the Modern Calender)

Rebecca Dixon ( no location or status)

To her daughter Rebecca Dixon, her silver tankard and plate which was her aunt (Sarah) Polhill's, marked with the Polhill coat of arms, in lieu of the one given to her sister Catherine Dod, on her marriage to Mr Dod, She also acknowledges the silver tea board lately purchased, to be hers and not testator's. Also a whole set of Irish (????? ) cushions , this was her work as a child. Daughter Rebecca also to have her pelican ?, of pearls, “for as the golden chain falls to her grandson William Dod by his uncle's will. The pelican of pearls to daughter Rebecca in lieu of it. If daughter Rebecca has no heirs of her body, the pelican of pearls to her sister Catherine and her female heirs, in default, then to her male heirs, it not to be sold out of the family unless there is great need.

The residue of her personal estate to be shared equally between daughters Catherine Dod and Rebecca Dixon.

She gives her her grand daughter Rebecca Dod, £100.

She gives her daughter Catherine, her piece of work she did at Newington.

Her real estate at Suten Redrife ?, or elsewhere in England or her plantation in Barbadoes to her daughters, equally shared.

Witnesses: Mary Thatcher Elizabeth Estwood

Proved 6th May 1730

Note in the margin, dated 16th December 1800: The will was not administered by daughter Rebecca, Weldon of Maidstone, is now granted to ? (cannot read name)

DIXON see BIRON

DIXON see CALLANT

White Marble Tablet on Black Background, north Wall of Nave

Mrs CATHERINE DU BOIS

died 23rd May 1846 Aged 95 Years

“Dear Kindred Spirit , for a time, farewell,

I knew thy merits but I dare not tell'

He will reward them and with quickening breath,

Whose name was last upon thy lips in death;

Content to stay, or, ready to depart

And be with Jesus..... His alone thou art”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 29th April 1841

Catherine Du Bois, late of Loose, now of Maidstone, Spinster.

To her niece Eliza Du Bois of Bath, Spinster, £10.

To her nephew Charles Du Bois, £10.

Residue of money in the public funds or other stock, money in the Maidstone Savings Bank, personal estate and effects, subject to the legacies and payment of her debts, funeral and probate costs, to her “good and affectionate friend” Ann Argles of Maidstone, Spinster, she is also her executor.

Witnesses: Ann Holl???? John Archambo Argles, Rector of Frittenden

Codicil 25th April 1846

She appoints her friend Thomas Argles of Aylesbury, joint executor with his aunt Ann Argles and she gives him £10. If Ann Argles should die in testator's lifetime, Thomas Argles to be sole executor. Rest of will ratified.

She signs the codicil with her mark.

Witnesses: Maria Marsh of Maidstone Ann Argles of Maidstone.

Proved 6th June 1846 Power reserved to Ann Argles.

Brass

To the Glory of God

and in affectionate Memory of

EDWIN FRANCIS DYKE M.A.

Priest

Vicar of Maidstone 1883-1896

Honry Canon of Canterbury

Died August 26th 1919

He ended his days in the service of his beloved

church of All Saints which was restored during his

incumbency in 1886, the figure of our Lady in

the outside niche is also placed to his Memory

White Marble Tablet with Draped Urn on Black Background

Scared

to the Memory of

ANN Wife of THOMAS EDMETT

of this Town

who departed this Life May 27th 1837

Aged 32 Years

whose remains are interred in

a vault near this place

Also the above named

THOMAS EDMETT J.P.

Who departed this Life Sept 23rd 1852

Aged 67 Years

Also of

THOMAS EDMETT

Son of the above

who died 24th October 1871

and was buried at Maidstone Cemetery

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th January 1851

Thomas Edmett of Maidstone, Upholsterer.

All of his real and personal estate to his son Thomas, absolutely, also all the estate vested in him by mortgage or as trustee, subject to the equities affecting them. Son Thomas is his executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Robert Cutbush of Yalding Robert Cutbush of Maidstone.

Proved 20th December 1852

EMMOTT see HAMMOND

EVANS see HAVELOCK

FINES see TUFTON

FITZ-GERALD see HAVELOCK

FOX see HAVELOCK

Black Marble Tablet immediately under Karkaredg Monument

Near this Marble lieth the Body of

WALTER FANCKLYN Gent

who died the 23rd of Sept 17858

Aged 68 Years

Also JANE his Wife

Daughter of the Rev GILBERT INNES

formerly Minister of this Parish

who died the 26th of May 1754

Aged 56 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th May 1758

Walter Francklyn of Maidstone, Gentleman.

To his daughter Jane Francklyn, £1,000.

To his daughter Susanna Francklyn, £1,000

To his son Gilbert, £1,000, in order to make his fortune equal with his son Peter.

His daughters legacies to be paid earlier if they marry under 21.

To his grandson James Weeks Francklyn, £300 at 21 years of age or day of marriage, if earlier, provided that if any of his grandchildren die before their legacies are payable the money to go into his residuary personal estate.

To Barbara Drover, all money she owes to him, his executors to cancel all bonds or notes and deliver them to her.

His plate, linen, household goods and implements to his children, equally shared.

The residue of money, securities for money, goods, chattels and personal estate to his sons Gilbert and Peter, equally shared.

He is bound with son Gilbert to several persons for sums of money totalling £2,600, of which £2,500 for the use of one ? paid to his son Gilbert, he has lent Gilbert £2,500 of his own money. These sums to be taken as part of his personal estate and Gilbert to be accountable for them, so he charges such part of his real estate , as son Gilbert shall or may claim by virtue of this will or otherwise.

To Thomas Pope the Elder of Maidstone, Gentleman and George Post of Maidstone, Distiller, upon trust, for the life of his son Thomas, an annuity of £30, payable from his real estate in Kent, not to be sold or liable for his debts but for his support and maintenance, for his lifetime.

To his daughter in law Anne Francklyn, for life, an annuity of £20, payable from his Kent real estate.

To his 2 sons, all his real estate for ever, equally shared, subject to the payment of his debts, legacies and annuities. His sons are his executors.

Witnesses: Richard Greenhill Samuel Eastchurch Henry Waterman

Proved 11th October 1758 Power reserved to Gilbert Francklyn

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th October 1752

Jane Francklyn Wife of Walter Francklyn of Maidstone, Draper.

Her sister Agnes Weekes, late of Maidstone, widow, by her will dated 27th June 1750, directed that all the residue of her ready money, securities for money, household goods and implements, stock in the public funds or other funds, mortgages, bonds, bills, notes, book debts, goods, chattels, personal estate and effects, after payment of her debts and funeral costs, to be divided into 2 equal parts, one part for Edward Waldo Dorrington of Maidstone, Apothecary, subject to being placed in Parliamentary Funds or other securities and to pay the dividends to the present testator Jane Francklyn, for her own benefit and not subject to the interests of her present or future husband.

After her death Dorrington to transfer or dispose of his half to her children and grandchildren, as she directs by her last will. She directs that £400, part of fund to be equally divided between her 2 daughters Jane and Susanna and the residue to be equally shared by her 2 sons Gilbert and Peter.

She appoints her husband Walter Francklyn as her executor.

Witnesses: William Hervey John Brenchley

Proved 28th June 1754

FRANCKLYN see KARKAREDG

GAUNTE see TUFTON

Grey Marble Tablet with an Urn, South Wall of Nave

Beneath the Tower lie the Remains of

ROBERT TURNER Son of WILLIAM

and ELIZABETH ANN GOODWIN

Born December 7th 1830 Died January 9th 1832

Also of ROBERT TURNER their second Son

Born July 23rd 1832 Died February 12th 1833

HORACE SHIPMAN GOODWIN

Died June 17th 1852 Aged 4 Years

WALTER TURNER GOODWIN

Died July 27th 1854 Aged 10 Years

WILLIAM GOODWIN late of High St. Poulterer

Died at Chillington House , Maidstone

Nov 8th 1868 Aged 58 Years

and was buried at Maidstone Cemetery

EMMA the beloved Wife of PAUL THOMAS GOODWIN

of 16 Camden Road London

Born August 14th 1835 ? Died March 26th 1877

Interred at Highgate Cemetery

Also CHARLES NELSON GOODWIN, Corpl. Royal

Dragoons died at Aldershot 7th Feb 1878

Aged 23 Years interred in the Military Cemetery

South Camp

Also ELIZABETH ANN

Wife of the above WILLIAM GOODWIN

died February 20th 1898

Aged 87 Years

GREY see ASTLEY

GREY see TUFTON

White Marble Tablet on Black Background, West Wall of Nave

Sacred to the Memory

EDWARD SMITH GROSVENOR Esq

formerly of Hales Hall in the County of Stafford

who died suddenly at Southampton

on the 19th day of December 1830

in the 70th Year of his Age

and was interred in a vault built for that purpose

in the burial ground of All Saints church

in the said Town

This tablet is erected

as a trifling memorial of grateful remembrance

to an affectionate and revered relation

by his niece the daughter of the late

FRANCIS SMITH M D of Maidstone

in the County of Kent

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th February 1830

Edward Smith Grosvenor of 12 Elm Terrace, Fulham Road, Newington, Middlesex, Gentleman.

First, his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

He gives £17,250 of his stock in the Bank of England in his name and location of Greenwich, to his executor, in trust. His wife Rebecca is his executor and he gives her the dividends of £12,500 of the same stock, for life.

He gives his nephew Edward Pope Smith, the dividends from £2,500, part of the same stock, for life.

To his relative Rebecca Vernall of London, widow and daughter of his late uncle Josiah Smith of London, the dividends from £1,250, part of the same stock, for life.

To Sarah Smith of Spalding, Lincolnshire, widow, relict of his late uncle Francis Smith, the dividends from £500 of the same stock, for life.

If his relative by marriage, Robert Roberts of Cowper Street, City Road, London, survives his wife Mary Roberts, then he gives him the dividends from £500 of the same stock, for life, after his wife's death, in the meantime, the dividends to be paid to his residuary legatees, equally shared.

His executor can vary the trust fund either in Government or in Real securities.

To his wife Rebecca, his plate, plated goods, linen, china, glass, household goods, furniture, money in cash, banknotes, bills, bonds, etc, to the amount of £300, also such of his books and manuscripts as she may choose.

To his sister in law Frances Smith, his niece Emily Smith, widow of his late nephew the Reverend Francis Grosvenor Smith, £100 each.

To his nephews and nieces, Edward, James, Henry, John,David and Mary, children of Robert Roberts and Mary, his wife; Francis, David, Sarah and Rebecca, children of Francis Smith and Sarah, his wife; Mary Diamond, wife of [ ] Diamond of London and daughter of Rebecca Vernall, Rebecca Warnham, wife of Stephen Warnham of London, his relative Samuel Newham of Nottingham and his mother by her 2nd marriage, now Eliza Holmes, widow of William Holmes, late of Nottingham and to Ann Astley of Cheadle, Staffordshire, widow of Richard William Jennings of Bennet's Hill, Doctors' Common, City of London, to all of them, £100 each.

To his sister in law Ann wife of John Hayman, Gentleman, Elizabeth Whitehead, widow, Mary Roberts and John Hayman, £50 each.

To Robert Roberts and Stephen Warnham, £20 each, if the latter's wife Rebecca dies in testator's lifetime, then the £100 left to her to go to her husband instead of the £20. If Stephen Warnham dies in the testator's lifetime, then the £100 to go to his child or children, if more than one, then equally shared.

To as many of the poor people of Cheadle as his executor thinks are most needy and deserving, £100, distributed as his executor thinks fit.

To the public charitable institution, for the destitute poor called the Refuge, in or near London, £100.

To the public charitable institution for the indigent blind, near London, £100.

To the public charitable institution for the deaf and dumb called the Deaf and Dumb Asylum in the Kent Road, near London, £100.

Residue of his money, securities for money, books, manuscripts, goods, chattels, personal estate and effects, to his nieces Frances and Elizabeth Smith, Mary Ann Spong Jennings, wife of Richard William Jennings and Emily Smith daughter of Francis Grosvenor Smith and Emily his wife, equally shared.

If his wife dies or is incapable or wishes to withdraw as his executor, in that case, he appoints Richard William Jennings as executor in her place.

Witnesses: David Yeatman of 12 Elm Terrace Mary Yeatman.

Proved 27th April 1831

Note in margin dated 5th November 1842. This is difficult to read, it seems that Rebecca, his wife and executor, died without administering the will and administration was granted to Richard William Jennings.

GULL see CROMPE

Light Coloured Marble Tablet with Blue-Grey Flat Obelisk, some parts unclear,

especially the year, 10 feet above ground, North Wall of Nave,

Hic

Conduntur Reliquiae

MARGATRETA HALLIDAY

Uxoris

ROBERTI HALLIDAY

Londini nuper Civis

Q[ ]um adhuc[ ] offlavit Aniu[ ]

Intea bas Ae[ ] Tumuleri

Supp[ ]

Obiit II Octobris

A. D. MDCC[ ]XX

Aetatis XL

Black Marble Tablet, North Wall of Nave

ANN HAMMOND

died 31st day of December 1790

in the Fifty Sixth Year of her Age

Mr TOBIAS HAMMOND

Obt 8th July 1795 A 68

JOHN EMMOTT Esq Obt 8th July 1799 A 68

WINEFRED Wife of JOHN EMMOTT Esq

Obt 4th ? Jany 1802 in the 71st Year of her Age

For the wills of John and Winefred Emmott see the Churchyard Inscriptions on this site

HARBERT see TUFTON

White Marble Tablet on Black Background

In Memory of

Mr GEORGE HARRIS

Late of Islington near London

a Native of Maidstone

who died on the 6th day of January

1834

Aged 90

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th October 1833

George Harris of Colebrooke Row, Islington, Gentleman.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

To his daughter Ann Norton, widow, all of his personal estate. In case his daughter dies in his lifetime, then his personal estate to his grandchildren, Mary, William, Edward, Elizabeth, Joseph, Arthur, Emily and Alfred Norton, equally shared. If any are dead, leaving issue, then their share to that child or children.

The share of grand daughter Mary to be retained by his executor and invested at interest and the income used for her support as executor thinks fit. After her death, if any of her bequest is left, that to be shared by Elizabeth and Emily Norton.

By virtue of an indenture dated 1st February 1825, between himself on the 1st part and George, William, Edward and Joseph Norton on the 2nd part, the sum of £5,000 in the 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities is held in trust. After the death of the survivor of the testator, Ann and Jeremiah Norton, the trust fund to his Norton grandchildren, equally shared.............................................

He appoints his grandchildren William and Edward Norton, his executors and trustees.

Witnesses: [ ] Bernard, Senior Clerk to Edward Norton, Mary Ann Hancock, Servant to Mr Norton.

Proved 5th February 1834

HARRISON see ASTLEY

HARWOOD see HAVELOCK

Architectural Tablet, North Wall of North Chancel Aisle

Translated from the Latin by Rev John Cave-Brown

Near this wall are buried the Remains of

GRIFFITH HATLEY

He was the fifth Son of

JOHN HATLEY

Citizen of London

(Sprung from a Gentle race at Goldington in Bedfordshire)

and of his Wife ANNA Daughter of JOHN PORTER of

Lamberhurst in the County of Kent, Esquire

He was educated in Pembroke Hall, Cambridge

and took the degree of Doctor of Medicine

which he then practised for 40 years in the King's Town*

with great credit for skill and conscientiousness

He also so performed the duties of Justice of the Peace

that he never failed in promoting the good of his fellow-citizens

He married twice, first JOHANNA SMITH whose Remains lie close by

and SARAH TYMBRELL of Portsmouth in Hampshire

who surviving him has piously raised this monument

to a husband who deserved so well at her hands

At length, full of honours, riches and years, he breathed his last

in London where he had drawn his first, July 31st 1710 Aged 71

* Maidstone was styled as such in King James's Charter of 1604

HATTON see HAVELOCK

Large White Marble Tablet, with Figure of a Soldier pointing out the Inscription to a Boy

West Wall of Nave

Sacred

to the Memory of

Lt. Colonel WILLIAM HAVELOCK K.H.

He served in Portugal, Spain and France

at Quartre Bras where he was wounded

and at Waterloo

He fell at the head of his Regiment

charging the Sikhs

at Ramnuggur on the Chenab

on the 22nd day of November 1848

Aged 56 Years

Captain JOHN FORSTER FITZ-GERALD

He died on the 26th of November 1848

of wounds received in action at Ramnuggur

Aged 28 Years

Lieut AUGUSTUS JOHN CURETON

killed at the Battle of Chillianwallah

on the 13th of January 1849

Aged 18 Years

Lieut AMBROSE LLOYD

killed at the Battle of Gujerat

on the 21st of February 1849

Serjeant JOHN HARWOOD

Corporal WILLIAM PARKER TODD

and Privates

JOHN ALDERTON WILLIAM ALPINE RICHARD BOGG

WILLIAM BRAZENOR CHARLES FOX JOHN HATTON

RICHARD HUNGERFORD BENJAMIN JENNINGS JAMES RAINES

CHARLES TUTTELL JOHN WARD GEORGE WILLIAMS

killed on the 22nd of November 1848

and

GEORGE ATKINS DAVID EVANS GEORGE TOOKEY

killed on the 13th January 1849

The Officers of the 14th (King's) Light Dragoons

erect this Monument

to their Comrades

who fell in the Campaign of the Punjab

“Be thou Faithful unto to Death”

Rev 11-10

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 14th February 1848

Sir William Havelock, Lt. Colonel, 14th Light Dragoons, Knight of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphy Order, at Numbala.

To his wife Caroline Elizabeth, all his worldly goods and money, for her lifetime. After her death, the principal money to be shared equally by their surviving children.

He has£5,000 to £6,000, inherited by his wife by the will of the late Henry Nunn, Esquire, her maternal grandfather and recently or soon to be invested in the 3% Consols in her name and that of his attorney R. Spencer, Esquire of Verulamium Building, Gray's Inn, and , who with his brother Lt Col. H. Havelock, his wife's sister's husband, William Creak ?, Esquire and William Parey Cust, Esquire, husband of wife's cousin, appointed as his trustees. They can take on new trustees as they and his wife seem desirable.

In addition to the above money, there is an insurance policy on his life for 20,000 Rupees in the Bombay Insurance Office, also his house in India, with all his personal effects, all to be turned into cash and is for his wife. The proceeds to be invested in the 3% Consols and his wife to receive the annual dividends, after her death, the principal sum to be shared equally by their surviving children and remain in trust until they are all 23. If his wife dies before then the dividends towards their maintenance and education.

Witnesses: James Chambers, Lt., 14th Dragoons, J. Philips, Private.

Proved 14th March 1849 in the Supreme Court of Judicature at Bombay.

Granted to (Sir) Henry Havelock, C.B., the brother, of Bombay, Esquire, Lt. Colonel, H.M 53rd Regiment of Foot. Power reserved to the other executors.

Affidavit 28th December 1849

Richard Spencer of Verulamium Buildings, Gray's Inn, Esquire, one of the executors, is sworn.

There is reference to a codicil, dared 19th January 1848 ?, witnessed by only one person John Philips, was not included in the probate being invalid in law. Spencer, under oath, states that the codicil, is a copy of the original which remains in the Court of Probate, Bombay.

Proved in London, 4th February 1850. By the oath of Richard Spencer, Henry Havelock, William Creak , (Creat in the will) and William Purey (in the will Parey) Cust, Esquires.

HEVER see TUFTON

White Marble Tablet

West Wall of Nave

This Monument was erected by his afflicted Widow to the Memory of

Colonel Sir THOMAS NOEL HILL K.C.B. K.T.S. & C

Late Commandant of the Cavalry Depot at Maidstone

seventh Son of Sir JOHN HILL of Hawkstone in the County of Salop, Bart

who died in this Town on January 8th 1832 Aged 47 Years

“And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me write

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”

Rev. Chap XIV VXIII

“God of the Just, thou gav'st the Bitter Cup

I bow to thy behest and drink it up”

Colonel Hill was buried in the Churchyard, see the Churchyard Inscriptions on this site for his will and brief biography (No 60)

White Marble Tablet on Black Background

Sacred to the Memory of

HENRY NOEL HILL

who died 22nd June 1833

Aged 8 Years and 10 Months

And of

CAROLINE AUGUSTA HILL

who died 13th Sept 1837

Aged 5 Years and 11 Months

Children of

Colonel Sir THOMAS NOEL

and the Hon. Lady HILL

White Marble Tablet on Blue Background

In Memory of

ANNA MARIA

Widow of

Col. Sir THOMAS NOEL HILL

K.C.B.

and Daughter of

JOHN Lord Teignmouth

died at

Hampton Court Palace

February 25th 1886

Aged 88

White Marble Tablet on Black Background

In a vault in the Churchyard

near this place are deposited the

Remains of WALTER HILLS J.P.

Born May 21st 1780 Died April 8th 1871

Also MARTHA HILLS

Wife of the above

Born Nov 14th 1783 Died Jan 6th 1851

HILLS see KARKAREDG

Black Shield – like Marble Tablet

This Tablet is erected

to the Memory of

a Dear and Valued Friend

Mrs ALICE HODGSON

who died at Maidstone May 22nd

1821 Aged 57 Years

and whose Remains are

deposited in a Vault

near this place.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd March 1821

Alice Hodgson of Maidstone.

To her brother in law Thomas Gosling of Mistley, Essex, Gentleman and her sister Mary Gosling, for the duration of their lives, the dividends on £700 stock in the 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities and, after the death of the survivor, she gives the stock to her niece Eliza Gosling at 21 or day of marriage if earlier. The dividends in the meantime to be paid to her. If she dies under 21 and unmarried, then the stock to her nephews George Henry Gosling, Charles Gosling and Horace Gosling, sons of Charles Gosling and Mary his wife, equally shared at 21 years of age, in the meantime dividends to their benefit.

To her brother Robert Tipping, now or late of Halden Clough, Yorkshire, Gentleman, £200 stock of the same annuities.

She forgives her brother in law Thomas Gosling the £200 he owes her on bond and the bond is to be cancelled , if not done in her lifetime.

To her nephews George, Charles and Horace Gosling, £50 each at 21, interest, in meantime for their benefit.

To her god daughter Mary Edwards, daughter of her friend Benjamin Howell ?, of Miles Lane, City of London, Merchant and wife of James Edwards of Putney, Surgeon, £100.

To her godson William Fitzroy Scudamore , son of William Scudamore of Maidstone, Gentleman, £100 stock in the same annuities at 21 years, in meantime interest to him. These legacies after the payment of her debts, funeral and probate costs.

Residue of her estate to Maria Louisa Crump wife of Ely Crump, of Maidstone, Esquire. She appoints her and William Scudamore her executors.

Witnesses: Jno Day M.D. Courtney Stacey

Proved 17th October 1821

HOLLAND see TUFTON

White Marble Tablet, Southern Pillar of Chancel Entrance

Sacred

to the Memory of

THOMAS HILL HOOPER

late of the Ordnance Department

at Chatham

who after a Servitude of 56 years

died April 19th 1851 Aged 84 Years

In all the Relations of Life his Upright,

Honourable Conduct and Kind Disposition

secured to him the Esteem and Love of

his Relatives and Friends by all of whom

his decease is Deeply Lamented as by

his Widow who with Affection

erects this Tablet

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th March 1849

Thomas Hill Hooper of Marsham Place, Maidstone, Esquire.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

William Bryant, late of Chatham, Gentleman, by his will of 3rd December 1811, left to his wife Sarah, the interest and dividends of £1,000 Bank Stock, £600 in the Navy 5% Stock, for her lifetime and, after her death then to Jacob George Bryant and William Bryant, upon trust, to pay from £500 of the Bank Stock and £300 part of the Navy Stock, to William Bryant's niece Margaret, for life. She is now Thomas Hill Hooper's wife, and after her death, then in trust for her children.

William Bryant appointed Sarah, his wife, William Bryant, his son and Thomas Hill Hooper, trustees. There was only one child of Thomas and Margaret Hooper, Margaret Anna, who died intestate on the 11th of June 1831, aged 22.

The trust money is £625 Bank Stock and £315 3 ¼ % Reduced Annuities. He gives this to his wife Margaret Hooper, absolutely, if she dies in his lifetime, then to whom she directs by her will or otherwise.

He gives his wines, liquors, viands and other consumables, stores and provisions to his wife Margaret, absolutely.

Also to her, for life, his freehold house in Maidstone, his furniture, plate, linen, china, books, pictures, prints and effects, the use of his horses and carriage, if she wishes, or they to be sold and the proceeds to go into his residuary personal estate.

He also gives her for life, the dividends on £2,600 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities and interest on £800 on a mortgage of Mr Ashenden and all other his real estate, personal estate and effects and after her death, to his 2 sons Edward Thomas and John Hooper. If either son dies in testator's lifetime, or his wife's, then his share to his children.

Also to his sons, all estate vested in him as trustee or mortgagee.

By an indenture of settlement, dated 13th June 1808, between himself, of the 1st part, his wife, then Margaret Bryant, of the 2nd part and Elizens? Jessop, Ralph Banks and William Benfold of the 3rd part, £800 and interest made payable by a bond, £1,000 Bank Stock and £700 5% Navy Annuities were transferred to Elizens? Jessop, Ralph Banks and William Benfold, upon trust, as provision for himself and his wife and after the death of the survivor of them and having no surviving issue under 21, £1,250 to go to his 2 sons........................................................

He appoints his wife and his sons executors.

Witnesses: Richard Marshall, M.D., of Maidstone George Acworth, Solicitor, Rochester.

Codicil 8th March 1849

To his son Edward Thomas, his freehold estate at Burham Hill, for ever.

To Jane Hutchings, £10.

To his wife Margaret, whatever money is in his house or at his banker's, absolutely.

Rest of will confirmed.

Witnesses: As for will.

Proved 18th June 1851 Power reserved to Edward Thomas Hooper.

HUNGERFORD see HAVELOCK

White Marble Monument, Cherub and Urn

High on West Wall of the Nave

Near this Monument

lies interr'd the Body of EDWARD HUNTER, Gent, Jurat and twice Mayor

of this Town, who died the 15th day of April 1757 Aged 72

That his Charity to the Poor and Distress'd which in his Lifetime

was very extensive, might after his decease be in some measure

continued, he built and endow'd six convenient

Almshouses in this Parish for 3 men and 3 women

Also to St Thomas's Hospital £100

gave to the Foundling Hospital £100

by his will to the Poor of this Parish £100

to the Charity Schools of this Town £20

“He hath dispens'd: He hath given to the Poor

His Righteousness endureth for ever.”

For Edward Hunter's will see the Ledger Inscriptions on this site.

HUSSYE see TUFTON

Translated from the Latin by Rev John Cave- Brown,

His eldest daughter and his wife follow in original Latin, which is clear enough.

Under this lies what remains of that

Reverend Man GILBERT INNES

who worked laboriously in this Church

for about Nineteen Years

He died on the 5th day of May

in the year of the Christian Era 1711 Aged 61

Etiam jacet ELIZABETHA

GILBERTI INNES natu maxima

Obiit decimo died Martii Anno Domini 1714

Hic quoque jacet [SUSANNA]

Uxor paedicti GILBERTI INNES

et Filia JOHANNIS PETERS, Contuariensis Medici celeberrini

Obiit decimo septimo die Maii

Domini 1732 Anno

Aetatis Suae 72

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th December 1710

Gilbert Innes of Maidstone, (Vicar of Maidstone)

To the poor of the parish he is Minister of at his death, £5, distributed to those who do not receive weekly payments from the parish and who are of that parish, at the discretion of his executor.

To his wife Susanna, £10 and to each of his children, £5, to buy mourning.

To his servants with him at his death, 40 shillings for mourning.

Also to his wife, for life, the interest from £800, part of £1,265, he has in the Bank of England

To his son Peter, all his books and £465, part of the £1,265, with interest, also £8 per annum until he has taken his degree of M.A., and no longer.

To his son James, when he has served his apprenticeship and is 23, £400, also, at 23 years of age, £144 of his stock in the English Company trading in the East Indies, testator's wife to receive the interest, paying son James £18 per year for placing him apprentice and other necessities until he is 23.

To his daughter Elizabeth Innes, £300 and, on the day of her marriage, an annuity in H.M. Exchange of £12, his wife to receive this money until she is married., for Elizabeth's board. If his wife dies before Elizabeth is married, Elizabeth to receive the annuity payments.

To his daughter Susanna Innes, £300 at 21 years of age or day of marriage, if earlier.

To his daughter Jane Innes, £300, in the same manner.

To his daughter Agnes Innes, £300, in the same manner. Interest from these 3 legacies to his wife, while these daughters are minors or until their marriage day, if earlier, towards their maintenance and education.

If any of these daughters die before they are 21 or married, her £300 to be equally shared by the survivors.

The £800 stock given to his wife, to be divided and given, after her death, as follows, £500 to son Peter and £300 to be shared equally by his 4 daughters.

The money given to his wife and children is pursuant to his marriage settlement, agreed by his father in law, John de la Pierce of Canterbury, Doctor of Physic and testator, dated 6th January 1687 (1688) and the legacies are in full discharge of the agreement.

After his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid, the residue of goods, chattels and personal estate, to his wife Susanna, whom he appoints executor.

Witnesses: William Hervey John Martin John Tomlyn.

Proved 19th July 1711

INNES see FRANCKLYN

JENNINGS see HAVELOCK

Brass, Decorated Border

“Gather my Souls together unto Me”

To the Glory of God

and in Loving Memory of

SAMUEL JOY

Priest

M.A. Oxon, Vicar of Maidstone

Rural Dean, Honorary Canon

of Canterbury Cathedral

Born Nov 19th 1833

Entered into Rest

Dec 12th 1903

During his Vicariate

at the time of the Typhoid

Epidemic in the Town Sept.

1897 the Celebration of

the daily Eucharist was

restored in this Chapel

This Brass was erected

by his Wife and Children

Architectural Monument, with kneeling figures of Karkaredg and his wife, Vivid Colours,

North Wall of the North Chancel Aisle

Translated from Latin by the Rev John Cave-Brown

Sacred to the memory of

THOMAS KARKAREG, the only Son of GERVASE KARKAREDG, Gentleman

and MARY, Daughter of GEORGE HILLS of Eggerton near Godmersham,

Gentleman, who after he had lived with his Wife ANN

(the Daughter of ARTHUR FRANCKLYN of Wye, Gentleman)

most lovingly for almost fifty years without any family

passed away from this life on the 1st of December 1639 Aged 72 years

This marl (slight though it be) of her love for her buried

Husband has his most sorrowing Relict caused to be erected

to him whose loss was most deservedly regretted

Reader, do thou imitate him in life, in feeding the hungry,

clothing the naked, and to that end leaving bequests

in perpetuity (for Wye and Godmersham) and with him

enjoy an imperishable reward.

“Sooner or later every one's urn is shaken”*

* i.e., every one's turn to die must come

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th May 1639

Thomas Karkaredg of Maidstone.

He has given power of ? to his nieces Mary Cooper, wife of Walter Franklyn and Katherine Cooper, wife of Richard Marsh, having ? paid to them their portion, £200 to Mary and £400 to Katherine; he then commits his soul to God.

To 50 poor people of the parish he resides in at his death, 2 shillings each on the day of his burial.

To James Franklyn, his “brother”, and his wife, £10 to buy a piece of plate in token of his love for them.

To his “brother” Sylvester ? Franklyn and his wife, in token of his love for them, 20 shillings in gold each.

To Thomas Franklyn, son of James Franklyn, and his godson, one of his best silver gilt ? after his wife's death, unless she pleases to give it to him earlier.

To R( ? ) Franklyn, son of James and his godson, the other of his best silver gilt ? , unless she gives it to him earlier.

To each of his “brother” James Franklyn's daughters, 10 shillings in gold, each to buy a ring in token of his love for them.

To each of his “brother R( ? ) Franklyn's daughters, 10 shillings each in gold to buy a ring.

To his cousin John Franklyn's 2 children ? , a silver spoon each of 10 shillings value, after his wife's death.

To John Nykcolson and his wife Ann, ( ? ), £20 between them.

He appoints William Cooper his executor.

To his wife Ann all linen, bedding, ? . hangings, brass, pewter, tables, stalls, ? and other small things in the house, all wood, hay and corn, sows, ? , a gelding, also the lease of his dwelling house, she paying rent and keeping it in repair, for her lifetime. He has the lease from his cousin John Lambe.

All the household stuff, left to his wife, for life, to be divided after her death, into 2 equal parts by 4 indifferent men, 2 chosen by the executors of his wife and 2 appointed by William Cooper and testator's 2 sisters......................................................................................( ? )

To cousin John Lambe and his wife, 10 shillings each to buy a ring.

To cousin John Harris ?, 10 shillings in gold.

To his cousin My???ll, wife of Thomas ? , 10 shillings.

To his cousin Ann Bessent wife of Michael Bessent 10 shillings to buy a ring.

To his cousin Richards, wife of ? Richards, 20 shillings in gold to buy a ring to wear in remembrance of him.

His lands he purchased from John Franklyn, in Wye Godmersham and Crundale, to his wife Ann, for life. Also the house called Dealas Place in Wye, with barns, stables, ? , pigeon house, garden, courtyards, purchased from “brother” Franklyn, for life, she keeping the properties in good repair.

Also to his wife, that ? , which he purchased from Jonathan Botelor, with all ? , leases, ? and assurances as he has for the enjoyment?, of the annuity?, or rent of £100 ?, for her life. Also to her and her heirs, land of 22 acres at St. Mary, Romney Marsh...............................................

(Not clear) If she decides to sell the residue of his land at St Mary, he gives it to Walter Franklyn and Mary his wife, for their life times.

To Thomas Andrews, his kinsman, for life, his house and land he purchased from Henry Hamon ?, of Headcorn and after his death, then to his son Richard Andrews for ever.

He has a house and and at Lydd he purchased from John Lowding ?, , his kinsman William Cooper to have the profits from this land for 7 years. For the first 2 years Cooper to pay the profits to the 2 sons of John Lowding ?, from whom he bought it, equally shared. They to give a general release to Amy Rigge ?, who may have a claim of the land ?, ….............................. ?

William Cooper to pay 5 years profits to Bennet, daughter of Thomas Andrews, when she is 18. If she dies before she can receive it , then it to be paid to her brothers, equally shared, during the life of their father and after his death, he gives the land and houses in Lydd to [ ], son of Thomas Andrews, for ever.

The land he has given to Walter Franklyn and his wife, will go, after their deaths, to their son Thomas and his heirs, for ever, he paying from it to Martha wife of William Robyson and to Mary, his niece an annuity of ?..................................................................

Concerning land and houses purchased from R( ? ), John and Thomas Franklyn in Wye, Godmersham and Crundale, after the death of his wife Ann, to William Cooper and his heirs, for ever but he to pay for ever out of the land, £6 to the Wye Overseers of the poor and the Overseers of Godmersham, equally shared, for 2 poor widows at Wye and 2 at Godmersham, if there are none, then to other poor women, each to have ? and clothing to make 25 smocks. If William Cooper neglects to pay these sums the Overseers can distrain for the money any of the land.

To William Cooper, all his share of a lease held from the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury, called Godmersham Woods.

He has an obligation by bond from Richard Marsh in the penalty of £200 to pay £100, to such person or persons as he may direct in this will, this is dated 21st January in the 14th year of King Charles. He gives the £100 to William Cooper to pay debts testator owes to John Francklyn, his wife's kinsman, for which he has by way of a lease, mortgages on his land which he purchased from John C( ? ), in Wye, Godmersham and Crundale.

To William Cooper, his land called Walefleete ? Meadow which he purchased from Stephen Heely, occupied by Edward Myshall ?, for ever, to enable him to pay testator's debt to John Francklyn. Also a bond in the penalty of £200 for the payment of £100 owed to John Byx of Bapchild.

Also to William Cooper, his lease with many years to run, from James Billes, in Thurnham and Bearstead; also his ¼ share of a house and land, purchased from Thomas Greenstreet, in Eastling, occupied by [ ] Shilling ?, the deed is left in trust with Caleb Bankes, for the use of Thomas Greenstreet and testator, Cooper to sell and pay testator's debts and legacies. He also gives Cooper all his goods not before bequeathed, towards paying his debts and legacies.

Of his lands, especially in Romney marsh of which he can only will 2 parts, his heirs at Common Law can claim a third but if either of his nephews, William Cooper and Thomas Andrews claim any land given to his wife Ann or Walter Francklyn, then William Cooper to pay Walter Francklyn and his wife, £200 and £100 to testator's wife. Cooper to pay within a month after making a claim. If he refuses or neglects to do so within 3 months after Ann Karkaredg's death, William Cooper to pay Walter Franklyn and Mary his wife, £300 and to his wife's executors, £150, for the payment of theses sums after his wife's death, Walter and Mary Franklyn shall take the portions?, of the land at Wye, Godmersham and Crundale at the sum of £300, devised from those lands and after the sum is raised the executors of his wife do enter into those lands ?

His nephew, Thomas Andrews, has the right to claim a third of lands, already bequeathed to others,he has one month after testator's death to make a claim, he is required to make assurances concerning this land (this passage is difficult to read) and it seems that if he does not, he and his children will lose any benefit from these lands and William Cooper will sell them. Proceeds from the sale to be divided into 3 equal parts, one part to his wife Ann, if she is living, if she is dead, then to her executors, one third to Walter Franklyn, who married his niece, the remaining third to William Cooper.

He appoints James Franklyn, his brother in law and John Lambe, his kinsman, executors with William Cooper.

Witnesses: Edward Hall, the mark of Clement Ozgarbie ?

Proved 14th May 1640

East Wall of the South Chanel Aisle, White Marble Tablet

To the Memory of

ARTHUR HENRY KENNEDY

Born March the Third 1825

Died January the Eleventh 1837

“And now, Lord: What is my Hope,

truly my Hope is only in Thee!

West Wall of the Nave, Tablet with Martial Motifs

Sacred

to the Memory of

Lieutenant Colonel

JOHN WALLACE KING C.B.

Who commanded the 14th Light Dragoons

during the greater part of

the Punjab Campaign of 1848-1849

and died at Lahore

on the 6th of July 1850

This Tablet

is erected by his Brother Officers

as a testimony

that the many virtues

which had endeared him to

numerous circle of friends at home

were appreciated by those

who witnessed his gallantry abroad

while commanding the Regiment

in the Field

His Memorial at Lahore

Sacred to the Memory of

Lt. Colonel JOHN WALLACE KING C.B.

H.M. Light Dragoons

who departed this Life

on the 6th July 1850

Aged 47 Years & 9 Months

This tomb was erected by

the Non-Commissioned Officers and Men

of the Regiment as a small tribute

of respect to their late lamented Colonel

Lieutenant Colonel King was awarded the Punjab Medal and 2 Bars. Sadly he died by his own hand following the verdict of a court martial which he had presided over being over turned by an higher authority.

Large Black Marble Architectural Tablet with many Coats of Arms,

West Wall of Nave, Originally in the Chancel

Translated from Latin by the Rev John Cave-Brown

Here repose close by in adjacent coffins, that death might

not tear apart those whom in life an unbroken bond had

held together, THOMAS KNATCHBULL, Esq, the fourth Son of

RICHARD KNATCHBULL of Mersham-Hatch, Esq, and ELEONORA

his Wife, the Daughter of JOHN ASTLEY, Master of the Revels

and a Groom of the Chamber, to her most gracious Majesty

Queen ELIZABETH. He died in 1623, in his 52nd Year; She in

1638, Aged 63

Both were conspicuous for their duty towards their neigh-

bours, to their children, and to God. They had seven Sons,

RICHARD, NORTON, FRANCIS, THOMAS, ASTLEY, JOHN and GEORGE,

of whom five died unmarried: NORTON and THOMAS survive

And four Daughters, BRIDGET, MARGARET, SUSANNA and ALICE:

the three former are already deceased (the third without

family), the fourth is still alive.

Sir THOMAS NORTON KNATCHBULL, of Mersham - Hatch Kt

and Bart., the Son and heir of the said THOMAS and ELEONORA,

mindful of his debt of affection, thus at length unfolds their

merits, A.D. 1653

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th May 1623

Thomas Knatchbull of Maidstone, Gentleman.

To the poor of Maidstone, £8, to be distributed at the discretion of his executor, within 6 months after his death.

To the poor of Mersham, £4, distributed as before.

He has lately purchased certain mills, lands and tenements called Padsole Mill in Maidstone, held by lease, he has conveyed it to Sir Norton Knatchbull, his brother and Richard Knatchbull, Gentleman, his cousin, upon trust.

He bequeaths the lease to his wife Eleanor wife to carry on Padsole Mill, for the term of the lease?, she paying the King and his successors annual rent of £5 6s 8d and paying during the term of the lease, to his son Thomas, towards his bringing up and education, £20 per annum. If his wife lives beyond the expiration of the lease, she to receive the profits of the mill, lands and tenements for life ?, paying the King's rent.

To his son Thomas, the reversion and remainder of the mills, lands, tenements, for ever after the death of his wife Eleanor, he paying the King's rent.

To his son George £300, within 4 months of his 21st birthday

To his daughter Alice Knatchbull, £200, within 4 months of her 19th birthday.

All his goods and chattels, real and personal estate, after his debts and legacies are paid, to his “virtuous, well deserving and most entirely beloved wife”, Eleanor, she is his sole executor. He has no doubt that she will have special care and great regard to bring up their children in religious fear of God and in some honest calling. He appoints Sir Norton Knatchbull, “his most dear and loving brother”, supervisor of his will.

Witnesses: James ? Johnson, the mark of John Landen

Proved 25th July 1623

KNATCHBULL see ASTLEY

Oval Marble Tablet, North Wall of the South Chancel Aisle

Sacred

to the Memory of

DOROTHY LAWRENCE

Daughter of

JOHN LAWRENCE Esq of Barns

in Surrey and Grand Daughter of

Sir JOHN LAWRENCE Lord Mayor of

London in the Memorable Year 1665

whose Magnanimity on that Occasion is

recorded to his Honor His Descendant to

who this is dedicated resembles Her

Ancestor in those incommunicable

perfections of the mind which adorn

humanity and by uniting the practical

Christian Virtues to Superior Talents

rendering her life a Blessing and Her

Death was universally Lamented

She departed this Life Jany. 2nd 1793

Aged 72

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 18th December 1788

Dorothy Lawrence (no location indicated).

She wishes to be buried wherever she dies. A coach and four and a coach and hearse to be used. The minister and curate and physician and apothecary who attended her to have scarfs, hat bands and gloves. If she dies in Maidstone, Mr Pool to be her undertaker.

To her sister Ann Brown and niece Grace Cooper, all her real and personal estate, on condition (stated later).

Miss Henrietta Ann Cross, tenant of her house in Earl Street, Maidstone, commonly called Bullock Lane, can carry on living there for as long as she wants, as long as the annual rent of £23 is paid. She purchased this house for Miss Cross and would never want her to be turned out. After Miss Cross dies or leaves the house, the house and piece of garden, now let at £5 per annum to [ ] Worley, a gardener and the coach house let to [ ] Wimble, a coal merchant for £2 per annum, to be sold by her executor and niece Grace Cooper, to both of whom she devises it.

To the widow of her much loved nephew Hunter Sedgewick, a Japan chest, 11 Japan dressing boxes and Japan looking glass, her pearl earrings and pin, a mourning ring with a brilliant diamond, as a small mark of the esteem for her kind and unremitted attendance on her nephew.

To niece Catherine Simpson, £100.

To niece Dorothy Lawrence, £200, also a pair of silver and pair of plated candlesticks, with arms in a lozenge, 6 silver teaspoons, marked D L, s strainer and tea tongs, 4 table spoons, with arms, a case of 12 knives and forks, green handled with silver ferrules, 2 silver salts and 2 spoons and a yellow India tea chest.

To niece Ann James, £50

To nephew Patrick Francis, £20

To Henrietta Ann Cross. All her birds, dog or dogs, the India figures on the mantle piece and glass over it, snuff box with ? work on the lid..........................................

To her sister Ann Brown, the mourning ring she had for her mother, the devise, an urn, set round with diamonds, her dark garnet ear rings and necklace, all her books, her curtains and valence of her bed, her mother's work in blue and yellow silk and white marked quilt “of her doing”.

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Also to her sister Ann Brown, her clothes except those given elsewhere.

To her servant, if with her for more than a year, , the bed she uses, the quilt belonging, blankets, curtains, 2 pairs of sheets, a table and glass.

She appoints sister Ann Brown, who lives in Sleaford, executor.

Witnesses: George Bartram Susanna Watkins William Watkins.

Proved 27th February 1793. Ann Brown is the wife of Leonard Brown the Elder, Esquire.

LEONARD see TUFTON

LLOYD see HAVELOCK

Translated from the Latin by the Rev John Cave-Brown

Here is laid CHARLES LYBBE, M. D., sprung from the illustrious

house of LYBBE in Oxfordshire, a house conspicuous

for it's antiquity, it's wealth and before all, it's loyalty

If, Reader, you allow me to say so (in defiance of envious

listeners), what is the actual fact, he would well bear comparison

with the best of his profession in former times, and if not the very

first, is certainly among the foremost of of the present day

He closed his career at the age of 34, on the day before the Ides

(12th) of June , 1686, worn out with the fatigues of life rather than

carried off by disease, yet by the fame of his virtues does he live,

yea, and will enjoy an imperishable life in the memory of men

SUSAN MAPLESDEN, being of the just age of 84 years,

hath ended her Pilgrimage, vertuousle and with good Report,

being one of the Daughters of THOMAS PARTRIDGE of Lenham,

Gent. She lived with her Husband JARVIS MAPLESDEN

(one of the Jurates of this Town) 45 years; by whom she had

issue five Sons and six Daughters, whereas three Sons and

four Daughters were married and had issue, so that they

and their Children were 4 score and ten souls before her death.

She lived a Widow 10 years 5 months and 3 weeks and ending

her life with a constant Faith and full Assurance in her

Saviour Jesus Christ. She was buried the 18th day of

October Anno 1603. R.M. COSE

White Marble Tablet, North Wall of the Nave

Sacred

to the Memory of

CATHERINE MARTINEAU

She died on the 15th of January 1821

Aged 59

and lies buried in a grave near this spot

MINGAY see CORALL

Brass with Arms and Floral Border, North Wall of Nave

In Loving Memory of

JOHN MONCKTON

of this Town of which he was Town

Clark for 38 years. Who died the

23rd day of July 1886 Aged 83 Years

And of

ELIZA WHITMAN his Wife who died

on the 2nd day of June 1873 Aged

63 Years

Their Remains lie in a vault outside

the walls of the church abutting the

organ chamber. *

This brass was placed here by their

ten surviving Children.

*No 66 in the Churchyard Monumental Inscriptions on this site.

Brass

To the Glory of God

and in Loving Memory of

HERBERT JOHN MONCKTON

Eldest Son of HERBERT MONCKTON of this Town

who volunteered for active service with the

Johannesburg Mounted Rifles and National Scouts

during the war in South Africa and died of

Enteric Fever on the 4th February 1902

in his 23rd Year at Standerton where he was buried

Brass

In Loving Memory of

HERBERT MONCKTON

Born 24th July 1839

Died 10th July 1926

and his Wife

JESSIE EMILY

Born 28th July 1851

Died 11th April 1937

MORELY see TUFTON

White Marble Sarcophagus Style Tablet with Arms, West Wall of the Nave

In a vault in this Church are deposited

the Remains of MARY the beloved Wife of

Major THOMAS HENRY MORICE K.H.,

who after a happy union of 27 years

expired on 6th March 1838

in the 56th Year of her Age

Her Afflicted Husband in Remembrance of

her Virtues and in Gratitude for her uniform

Kindness and Affection has erected this

Tablet to her Memory

Also the above

Major THOMAS HENRY MORICE K.H.,

died Nov 5th 1849

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th July 1849

Thomas Henry Morice of Maidstone, Knight of the Royal Hanovarian Gruelphia Order, Major in H.M. Army.

He desires to be buried in the vault where his late wife is buried in All Saints, Maidstone.

His debts, funeral, probate costs and legacies to be paid as soon as possible.

To his cousin,Rev. Henry Morice, Vicar of Ashwell, Hertfordshire, £100 and to each of his children, Henry William, Frances Dorothy, Elizabeth Ann, Williamina Hebe Byng, wife of Rev John Byng and Sophia Octavia Morice, £100.

To Ann Lychgee ?, sister of his late friend Joseph Lychgee of Essex Street, Strand, £50.

To Ann Valentine, wife of William John Valentine of High Street,Maidstone, £100, independent of her present or any future husband. Also to her, an annuity of £60 for life, same conditions apply.

To his godson John Maritta ? Byng, son of John Byng and Williamina, all his shares in the Globe Fire Insurance Office but if he dies in testator's lifetime, then the shares to all their other children, equally shared.

To his god-daughter Isabella Ann Grant, daughter of George Grant of Cork Street, Burlington Gardens, London, Esquire, £50.

To his cousin Millicent Blood, wife of Fitzgerald Blood of Bally Kelley ?, County Clare, Ireland, Esquire, £100.

To Amelia Griffin, his laundress, wife of John Griffin, of Maidstone, £30.

The residue of his personal estate, to Mary Morice, daughter of Henry Morice.

He appoints Henry Morice and John Byng, his executors.

Witnesses: ( Very dark and unclear), Charles James Fache ?, both of 13 John Street, (Dark and unclear).

Codicil 1st November 1849

He has given Ann Valentine £100 and an annuity of £60 for life, he now gives an additional annuity of £10, making a total of £70. Also to her, his household goods and furniture, bed and table linen in his house in Maidstone.

He ratifies the rest of the will.

Witnesses: Benjamin Ruck, Senior, Builder of Week Street, Maidstone, Benjamin Ruck, Junior, Builder, of Week Street, Maidstone.

Proved 26th November 1849

Black Marble Tablet, North Wall of Nave

Sacred

to the Memory of

Mrs THOMASIN MORTIMER

Widow of the late Mr JOHN MORTIMER

of this Town

and Daughter of

Mr DARBEN WATTELL

who departed this Life June 26th 1825

Aged 90 Years

NAPIER see BURR

NEVILLE see ASTLEY

PETERS see INNES

White Marble Sarcophagus Style Tablet, with Arms, high on the South Wall of the Nave

In a Vault near this Place are Deposited

the Remains of ELIZABETH the Wife of

THOMAS BLISSET POPE of this Town, Gent

who died August 30th 1805 Aged 34

Also the Remains of MARGARET their Daughter

who died in her Infancy

Likewise those of the said THOMAS BLISSET POPE

who for many years resided at Sheal's Court

in this Parish and died November the 13th 1835 Aged 61

Leaving an only Son named THOMAS

THOMAS, the Son died Jany. 14Th 1837 Aged 36

For the wills of Thomas Blisset Pope and his son Thomas, see the Ledger Inscriptions on this site

Tall,White Marble Tablet, with Arms, high on the South Wall of the Nave

In a Vault near this Place

are Deposited the Remains of

PETER POPE Esquire

Citizen Haberdasher of London

and Native of this Town

whose Integrity of Character, Private Virtues,

Inoffensive Manner and Tenderness as a Parent

to his only Child and Daughter

Endeared him to his Relatives and Friends

and made him Respected in Society

He died the 9th of January 1809 Aged 88

In a Vault

Immediately adjoining this Pillar are Deposited

the Remains of the two younger Sons of

HORATIO POPE and MARY ANN his Wife

of Fant House in this Parish, Esquire

HENRY their 4th Son died Jany. 19Th 1824 Aged 6 Months

ALFRED their 5th Son died July 8th 1836 Aged 11 Years

Also the above named HORATIO POPE

who died July the 28th 1849 Aged 68

Also MARGARET Daughter of the above

who died February 27th 1852 Aged 36

Also CHARLES LEE Son of the above

who died January 17th 1855 Aged 37

Also in Memory of

HORATIO POPE eldest Son of the above

who died September 25th 1879 Aged 70

Also of their eldest Daughter

MARY ANN, Widow of JOHN CASE, Solicitor

who died March the 9th 1895 Aged 82 Years

and was buried in Maidstone Cemetery

Also EMMA Daughter of

JOHN CASE and MARY ANN his Wife

and Grand Daughter of the above

HORATIO and MARY ANN POPE

who died Dec 14th 1838 Aged 2 Years and 2 Months

Also of ELIZA youngest Daughter of

HORATIO and MARY ANN POPE

Widow of J. J. POWER, M.D.,

who died at Torquay April the 17th 1897

Aged 76 Years

Also of FRANCES CAROLINE their 2nd Daughter

who died at Latchingdon, August 3rd 1901 Aged 91 Years

Also of WILLIAM their 2nd Son

who died in Canada, March the 20th 1903 Aged 91 Years

Also of their youngest Son, the Rev. C. EDWIN POPE, M.A. Oxon

recently Rector of Latchingdon, Essex, who died on the

12th March 1921, Aged 82 Years and was buried there.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd January 1846

Horatio Pope of Fant House, Maidstone, Gentleman.

He appoints his wife Mary Ann, his sons Horatio and Charles Lee and his friend Charles Hoar, executors and guardians of his son Edwin, the only minor among his children, during his minority.

To each of his executors, £100.

All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid as soon as possible.

His furniture, plate, linen, china, earthen and glass ware, books, paintings and prints and everything in his house for the use of his wife, for life. After her death, he gives the same, except family portraits, other paintings and his family plate, old family china and his father's gold watch and appendages, to his 8 children, Horatio, William, Mary Ann Case, Frances Caroline,

Charles, Margaret, Eliza and Edwin, equally shared or to sell them and share the money.

He gives, after his wife's death, his family portraits and other paintings, family and other old plate, old family china and his father's gold watch, to his son Horatio, for life and after his death, to his son Charles Lee, he knowing that they should be passed down to our family bearing the name of Pope, for as long as may be.

To his sisters Frances Smith and Mary Ann Fowler and his nephew Henry Argles, his friend Richard William Jennings and his brother in law Joseph Lee, £1,000 each.

To the Maidstone Blue Coat School, charity school for poor children, according to the religion and way of worship of the Church of England, £100.

To the Maidstone National Schools, originally known as the Sunday Schools, £100.

By virtue of the will of his relative John Pope of Goudhurst, Gentleman, he is entitled to a third of several houses and lands in Goudhurst and a third of household goods, plate, linen, china and effects. Also to an half share of houses in Maidstone, all subject to the life interest of Sarah, widow of the said John Pope, if she remains his widow. The property is also charged with with several payments, as in the same will.

He gives to his sons Horatio and Charles and to Charles Hoar, all these properties in Goudhurst and Maidstone and the household goods, upon trust. After the death or remarriage of Sarah, widow of John Pope, they are to sell, as they think best........................................

He gives his house in Middle Row, High Street, Maidstone, late occupied by Matthew Lashmar and now by [ ] Stokes, M.D., to his sons Horatio, William, Charles and Edwin, equally shared, foe ever.

He gives his woodland of about 15 acres, on the Hill in Aylesford to his wife, sons Horatio and Charles and Charles Hoar, upon trust, to sell and stand possessed of the proceeds.

All other real estate except that vested in him as trustee or mortgagee, to his above trustees, to allow his wife to receive the rents and profits for life, she keeping the properties insured.................... after her death or if expedient earlier, to sell.........................................

Concerning his farming business, stock, crops, cattle and effects, money and securities for money and personal estate, subject to payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs, to his trustees, upon trust, to permit his wife carry on the business for as long as she thinks fit. If she wishes to discontinue the farming business, trustees to sell and invest the money in good securities. After his wife's death, they to divide the money from the sale of his real and personal estate between his 8 children, equally shared, absolutely.

He holds a lease on behalf of his son Horatio on a farm at Chart for a term of 12 years, it runs out

on 11th October 1847, he also advanced his son £3,000. This to brought into “hotchpotch” on the

division of his estate....................................

Witnesses: Edward Hoar, Maidstone, Solicitor Thomas Pear, his Clerk.

Proved 12th October 1849

70

White Marble Tablet, high on the South Wall of the Nave

Sacred to the Memory of

ELIZABETH Wife of the

Rev ROBERT POPE

of Mersham in this County, Clerk

She departed this Life at Maidstone

on the 19th day of October 1833

in the 81st Year of her Age

Her Remains are deposited in a vault near

the great western door of this church

Also

of the Rev ROBERT POPE above named

formerly of Mersham

but late of Great Buckland in this Parish

who departed this Life

on the 26th day of December 1840

in the 83rd Year of his Age

His Remains are deposited in a

vault near this place

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd October 1827

This document is in the form of instructions to testator's lawyer, Mr Jemmett, to construct his will, this was never drawn up, so this stands as Pope's last will.

Rev. Robert Pope, formerly of Mersham, late of Great Buckland, Maidstone

He desires to be buried, if he dies within a reasonable distance, in the same grave as his father, in All Saints.

He appoints Horatio Pope of Fant House, Maidstone and Philip Honeywood Parsons of West Malling, his executors.

He is insured in the Equitable Life Office at Blackfriars Bridge, for £3,000, which commenced in 18??, with accumulations it should now amount to about £4,000, The proceeds with his other

money to be invested in Government or Real securities, to make an income for his wife, Elizabeth, of about £300 per annum for life.

He leaves her his residence at Mersham and use of furniture, plate, linen, china and his library. An inventory to be drawn up and if his wife does not want all the plate, then the residue to be sold and the money to go into his residuary estate.

His dinner set, with his family arms, which belonged to his great uncle Peter Pope of Fenchurch Street and Camberwell Grove, together with 4 silver side dishes, which were presents, 4 silver tureens, which he purchased, his portrait in oils, now in the drawing room at Mersham and portrait of his grandfather in the dining room and all other family portraits in the house, will go,after his wife's death, to his son William Henry Pope, whom he entreats, unless he is in great stress, never to part with any of these items.

He is entitled to several considerable sums of money by the will of John Pope of Goudhurst and also a third of his land and house, called Thromsell ?, also all his real estate, furniture, plate and linen, subject to the life interest of John Pope's wife, Sarah. He is also entitled to considerable money of the life of Charles Cullen, of Camberwell. He wishes, if he does not live to receive the money, then it and all his estate to be divided between his 6 children, Catherine Elizabeth , Mary Ann Joselin, Ellen Montague, William Henry, Peter Montague and Robert Pope, equally shared.

If he lives so long as his Equitable Life fund reaches £5,000, his wife to have an annuity of £400 instead of £300. After her death, the principal to their children.

Witnessed on the 23rd October 1827 (sic)

Alfred Briggs R Chittenden G E Jemmett

Affidavit 12th March 1841

John Maxon Clabon of Town Malling, Solicitor and Alfred Briggs of Ashford, Gentleman, state on oath, that they knew deceased well. After Rev Pope's death, Mr Clabon searched his papers for his will in a chest of drawers in the bedroom of Rev Pope. He further stated that about 1827 he was Clerk to the late George Elwick Jemmett, Solicitor of Ashford, who was a friend of the Rev Pope. At this time he attested the will. He has carefully examined the will and states it is in the hand of Mr Jemmett and that the witness name, Alfred Briggs is, in fact, in the hand of himself, (Mr Clabon). The names of G E Jemmett and R Chittenden are in the hands of those individuals. Chittenden was also one of Mr Jemmett's clerks.

The will was executed on the 27th October . He has carefully search the books of Mr Jemmett but found no reference to the will. He states that the will is in the same condition as when he found and has found no other will. He also believes that alterations were made before 1838 because Rev Pope had left Mersham in 1834 and Charles Cullen died in 1832 ?

Affidavit 10th April 1841

Charles Hoar of Maidstone, Gentleman and William Beale of Maidstone, Gentleman, state on oath, that they knew Rev Pope very well and are familiar with his handwriting, they have carefully examined the document and in regard to the interlinings and believe they are in Rev Pope's hand.

Proved 27th April 1841 Power reserved to Philip Honeywood Parsons.

White Marble Tablet on Black Background, North Wall of Nave

Sacred

to the Memory of

Mr GEORGE POST Junr

of London

who departed this Life October 11th 1825

Aged 31 Years

Also MARY the beloved Wife of

Mr EDWARD POST

who died October 20th 1854

Aged 53 Years

POWER see POPE

RACHELL see COLEMAN

RAINS see HAVELOCK

Black Marble Tablet, North Wall of Nave

Sacred

to the Memory of

STEPHEN READ Gent

late of this Town

who died August the 26th 1803

Aged 70 Years

Also

ELIZABETH READ

Wife of the above

STEPHEN READ

who died May the 3rd 1815

Aged 75 Years

She bequeathed Twenty Pounds

to the Blue Coat Charity School

and Twenty Pounds to be given

by her Executors to Poor Persons

of Maidstone not receiving Alms

of the Parish

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th May 1784

Stephen Read of Maidstone, Gentleman.

To his wife, Elizabeth, his house, barns, stable, buildings and land, about 4 acres near Barnsole Street in Staple, now or late occupied by John Gridge, for ever.

After payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, residue of goods, chattels, money, stock, securities for money, personal estate and effects, to his wife, absolutely. She is to be his executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Durrant Punnett George Burr Edward Beale

Proved 13th September 1803

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th September 1814

Elizabeth Read of Maidstone, Widow.

Her debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

She gives her freehold house at Barnsole in Staple and all other real estate in Staple, to John Knott of Godmerstone near Wingham, Blacksmith, for ever, subject to the payment of £150 to her executors, to divide with her residue later mentioned.

To her executors £800, upon trust, to invest in Government or Real securities and pay dividends and interest towards the maintenance and education of of her great niece Elizabeth Read Frost, daughter of Mary Ann Cottingham, wife of William Cottingham, by her former husband, until she is 21 and , then to pay her dividends for life, free from the interests of any husband. After her death, the fund to be share equally by her children. If there are no children, the fund to go into testator's residuary estate.

To her niece Mary Ann Cottingham, an annuity of £10, for life, free from any influence from her husband.

To servants with her at her death, with her for at least 1 year, £10 each.

To Sally Watson, her former servant, 1 guinea.

To her nephew and godson Stephen Read Elms, £50.

To her niece and god daughter Elizabeth Dunn, £50.

To Elizabeth, wife of John Tyrell of Maidstone, Ironmonger, £20 and to John Tyrell, the portrait of Mrs Mayzell.

To her godson Walter Wilson, son of John and Barbara Wilson of Hunton, £20.

To Sarah Tyrell, daughter of Sarah Tyrell, of Maidstone, widow, £10.

To her cousin William Whituall of New Street, Dover, £5 for a ring.

To her friend Frances, widow of William Heather, late of Leadenhall Street, London, Stationer, £20 to purchase a piece of plate in remembrance of her and her late husband.

To John Cullin of Upper Grosvenor Street, Park Lane, Middlesex, £5 for a ring.

To her good friend James Collings of Maidstone, Wine Merchant, £5 for a ring.

To Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Wood, John Cavell of Deal, Victualler and Jane Read wife of Valentine Read, £50 each of Old South Sea Stock.

To Mary Johnson and Jane Marsh, children of Mary Gardiner, deceased, £25 each of Old South Sea Stock.

To Sarah Cavell, Harriett Cavell and Catherine Cavell, children of Henry Cavell, deceased, £50 in Old South Sea Stock, equally shared.

To Henry and Joel Cavell, children of William Cavell, deceased, £25 each of Old South Sea Stock.

To Thomas and Mary Butress, children of Sarah Read Butress, deceased, £25 each of Old south Sea Stock.

To William Knott, son of Elizabeth and John Knott of Sandwich, Elizabeth West of Bishopsbourne, widow, sister of William Knott, daughter of Thomas Knott of Dover, £50 each.

To the Trustees of the Charity School, called the Blue Coat School in Maidstone, £20 for the use of the school.

To the poor of Maidstone, who do not receive alms, £20, to be distributed at her executors discretion.

The last 2 legacies to be mentioned on the memorial tablet over the spot where her late husband is buried in All Saints.

All her clothes to her great niece Elizabeth Read Frost.

To her sister Sarah Dunn wife of Richard Dunn, her 4 volumes of books entitled A Paraphrase and Comment upon the Epistles and Gospels, used throughout the year by George Stanhope, late Dean of Canterbury.

The residue of her money, securities for money, leasehold estate, goods, chattels, personal estate and effects, after payment of her debts, funeral and probate costs, annuities, legacies, to her executors, upon trust, to convert into money that not consisting of money, and to dispose as following,:

¼ to her sister Ann Dunn, if she dies in testator's lifetime, then equally shared by Ann's children.

¼ to her sister Sarah Dunn but if she dies in testator's lifetime, then shared equally between Sarah's children.

¼ to her sister Hannah Corder, wife of William Corder of Deal, Pilot, if she dies in testator's lifetime, then to Stephen Read Elms, son of Hannah Corder by her former husband, absolutely.

¼ to her niece Elizabeth wife of John Jenkins, daughter of her sister Sarah, if she dies in testator's lifetime, then to Sarah Dunn, her illegitimate daughter......................................................

She appoints John Springer of Maidstone, Banker, John Ruck of Maidstone, Bricklayer and William Overy of Maidstone, Plumber, her executors and trustees and gives £50 to each of them.

Witnesses: Elizabeth Tyrell of Maidstone Susanna Tyrell of Maidstone William Giles, Clerk to Mr Cooke, Solicitor of Maidstone.

Proved 5th August 1815

Decorative Brass Plaque, of 1868,

East Wall of South Chancel Aisle

In Memory of

Sir JOHN BUCHANAN RIDDELL

of Riddell in the County of Roxburgh, Bart.,

who died at the Mote, Maidstone on the 21st April 1819

in his 50th Year and was buried in the Chancel of this Church

Also of his Widow

the Lady FEANCES BUCHANAN RIDDELL

Daughter of CHARLES First Earl of ROMNEY

who lived 48 Years in the Palace, Maidstone and there died

on the 30th of June 1868 in her 90th Year

and was buried in the Cemetery of this Parish

This Monument was erected by their four Sons and five Daughters

Sir John did leave a PCC will, which was drafted in Scotland but I find Scottish wills rather tiresome and it concerns his estate in Scotland, which I find of very little interest.

ROMNEY see RIDDELL

RUTLAND see TUFTON

SACKVILLE see TUFTON

SCOTT see TUFTON

Black Marble Tablet, South West Pillar of the Chancel,

The name Shadwell is inscribed on a large, dark ledger

in the Chancel, marking the burial place, this

seems to be very old, maybe Medieval

In Memory of

PETER SHADWELL

Lieut. Col of the 25th Regt. Light Dragoons

and Commandant of the Cavalry Depot

who was shot through the Heart by a Deserter

in the Public Street of Wrotham

at 8 O' Clock in the Morning of the 1st Day

of June 1799

in the 47th Year of his Age

By this atrocious Deed the Country was

deprived of a valuable Officer

and the Soldier of a sincere Friend

who from his extraordinary Military

Talents rose from Private

to the Rank he held when Murdered

Brass Plaque, North Wall

To the Glory of God

and in Loving Memory of

Pvt. WILLIAM LEONARD SHAW

2nd Batt Scots Guards

Eldest Son of STEPHEN and HELEN JANE SHAW

He died Augt. 14Th 1902 Aged 27 Years

whilst serving in the South African Field Force

and was buried at Volkerust

Two Black Marble Tablets with Curved Tops, Arms in the Middle

West Wall of Nave

Sacred

to the Memory of

FRANCIS SMITH M.D.

Who died the 9th of April 1817

Aged 52 Years

Also MARGARET Daughter of

the said FRANCIS SMITH

and FRANCES his Wife

who died the 19th of September 1800

Aged 4 Months

JOHN their third Son

died 4th March 1818 ? Aged 7 Years

CHARLES THOMAS their

fourth Son who died at Brussels

the 3rd of April 1821

Aged 8 Years and 9 Months

and was interred in that City

MARGARET their fifth

Daughter died 9th March 1826

Aged 17 Years

Also the Reverend FRANCIS

GROSVENOR SMITH M.A.

Their eldest Son who died on

the 3rd day of September 1829

Aged 28 Years

Also EMILY only Child of the above FRANCIS GROSVENOR SMITH M.A.

And EMILY his Wife who died the 10th of January 1833 Aged 9 Years

At the top of the right hand panel:

Also EDWARD POPE SMITH

Son of the above

who died at Dorking

10th October 1859 Aged 52 Years

and was interred

in the Cemetery of that place

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th July 1810

Francis Smith, Doctor of Physic.

All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

To his wife Frances, all of his real estate, upon trust, to sell and use the proceeds to the purposes of his will. His wife to have an annuity of £200 for life, this is in lieu of her Dower Rights, she may claim, by any marriage settlement, in his real or personal estate or any part thereof. If she does make any claim the annuity is not to be paid. Stock in the Bank of England to be purchased in the names of his wife and the Rev. James Reeve, Perpetual Curate of Maidstone, to secure the £200 annuity. After her death, the stock to be transferred to his children on equal shares.

Also to his wife, the use of his plate, linen, china, household goods and furniture, for life. After her death, then to his children, equally shared.

To his son Francis Grosvenor Smith and such other sons brought up to the medical profession all his books and manuscripts, equally shared. If all of them died before they are 21, then all his medical and chemistry books and manuscripts to his friend William Batchelor Bailey of Northallerton, Yorkshire, Doctor of Physic, if he is living, if not, then to be sold and proceeds into his residuary personal estate. The remainder of his books and manuscripts, to his wife for life and after her death, to his children, equally shared.

Residue of his goods, chattels, personal estate and effects and money, to his children, equally shared. Money from his real and personal estate to be used to purchase Bank of England Stock, for the benefit of his wife and children.

He appoints his wife and the Rev James Reeve, guardians of his children, his wife is sole executor.

Witnesses: Henry Cutbush William Cutbush Richard Allchin.

Proved 28th July 1817

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th May 1829

Rev. Francis Grosvenor Smith of Loughton, Essex, Clerk.

To his mother, (Frances), “as a trifling memorial of affection”, his writing desk.

To his sister Frances Smith, Spinster ?, all his sermon manuscripts.

To his cousin Henry Argles, his gold watch and appendages.

To Richard William Jennings, husband of his sister Mary Ann Spong Jennings, his edition of Calmet's Dictionary of the Bible.

To his sisters Elizabeth Smith, Spinster ?, and Mary Ann Spong Jennings, £10 each.

To his wife Emily, such of his furniture, plate, linen and china useful and ornamental and any wines and liquors she may wish to keep.

Residue of his estate to his relations and friends John Argles, Henry Argles and Richard William Jennings, upon trust, to sell his personal estate not consisting of money, the proceeds with his cash to be invested in Government or other good securities.

He has the fullest confidence that his wife will carefully bring up and educate his daughter Emily, (now an infant)and his trustees to pay and permit his wife to take the rents and profits of his residuary estate until his daughter is 21, when his trustees will set aside ½ of the income of this estate for the benefit of his daughter, free from the control of any future husband. His daughter will be able to dispose of her portion of this estate by her last will. In case she dies in her mother's lifetime without leaving a will or directions, then the income will go to his wife for life. In case his wife dies in his daughter's lifetime, then the income of the other half of the estate to his daughter at 21 with the same powers. If his daughter dies leaving no will or direction or leaving no children, then the estate to his 3 sisters or those living, equally shared, if only one then absolutely.

His wife and Henry Argles are to be guardians of his daughter until she is 21.

Also to his mother, 2 drawings of the Transfiguration and the Aurora ?, drawn by his sisters Emily and Mary Ann.

To his sister Frances, all his antique coins and his prints from Wilkie's Deliverings ?, all framed and glazed.

To his uncle Edward Smith Grosvenor, Esquire, as a small token of his grateful feelings to him, his dressing case and his edition of Mant's Bible and to his wife, Hervey's Bible.

To his cousins Margaret Argles, Spinster and Elizabeth Argles, Spinster, £5 each, asking them to accept this trifling sum to buy a little memorial of him.

To his much esteemed friends, Rev. Oswald Sergeant, William Pattinson, Esquire and Richard Baddeley, Esquire, a mourning ring each in case he does not leave any male issue.

To his nephew William Grosvenor Whitehouse Jennings, son of his sister Mary Ann, and her husband Richard W. Jennings, his edition of Cicero in 12 volumes, with Greenvine's notes.

To his wife Emily, his edition of Bentley's Horate Hey????, Homer's Illiad and Hu???? Essays, “not for their intrinsic value but from the estimation I know she will hold them in from the circumstances of the said books being awarded to me as prizes during my studies at the university.”

He appoints John Argles, Henry Argles and Richard W. Jennings, his executors, they to pay his wife £30, absolutely.

Witnesses: Winifred Peirson Maria Jennings, Doctor's Commons.

Proved 25th February 1831. Executor John Argles has died since the will was made.

White Marble Tablet, Black Background, South Wall of South Chanel Aisle

In a Grave near this spot

lie the Remains of

ROBERT SMITH M D

eminent in Life for his Christian

Virtues, his Professional Talent

and his Personal Worth

in the Midst of

a Wide and Successful Practise

as a Physician

in this Town and Neighbourhood

and while exercising every Quality

that becomes Christian

and a Man

his Spirit was summoned to his God

after a short but acute bodily suffering

on June 29th 1833

He died

in the 59th Year of his Age beloved and

lamented by his Family and Friends

regretted by the Poor and respected

by All

He left surviving his Widow GEORGIANA

without issue and seven Children by

a former marriage

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th August 1828

Robert Smith M D of Maidstone.

To his wife Georgiana, (late Georgiana Mannering, Spinster), £2,000 in stock in the Consolidated Bank Annuities, to be purchased for her by his executors.

To his brother Rev John Smith of Dilhorn, near Stone, Staffordshire, Arabella Watson of Upper George Street, Bryanstone Square, St Marylebone, Spinster, his wife and his daughter Mary Joanna Smith, an insurance policy on his life at the Rock Life Insurance Office, for £1,000, number of policy is 4200. Also another policy in the Provident Institution for Life Insurance and Annuities for £500, number 6317 and also present and future increases, upon trust, the money to be invested Government Stocks or Real Securities by way of a mortgage, as they think fit. The annual interest to his wife for life.

After her death, upon further trust, for the benefit of his by Georgiana, if more than one, equally shared at 21 or day of marriage for girls. If earlier with their guardian's consent. The share of any dying to the survivors equally shared. Money from the fund can be used for their advancement in a profession or business. If he dies leaving no children and no child is due to be born, the fund to be held in trust for any child by his late wife, Mary Susannah, as later described.

To his trustees, his freehold house where he lives, in King Street, Maidstone, with garden, stable and buildings, which he purchased from Frances Smith, widow of Francis Smith M D late of Maidstone, by indentures of lease and release, dated about 5th and 6th of October 1821, upon trust, to sell as soon as possible as they think fit. In the meantime they can lease the house, either from year to year or for a term of years and use the rent and profit towards the maintenance and education of his children by his late wife Mary Susannah. Son Robert to have the value of 2 shares of his sisters.

After the sale of the house, upon trust, to invest the proceeds, as before stated, for the benefit of his children by his former wife, who are living at his death, in equal shares, except for son Robert, as stated above.

He gives to his executors all his furniture and household effects, plate, china, jewellery, pictures, prints, glass, wine, spirits, horses, carriages, linen, money, securities for money, stock funds and personal estate and effects.

They are to allow his children to use until they are 21 or married, when trustees can sell and invest the proceeds, upon trust, as before and use interest as stated for the house sale.

To his son Robert, a dozen silver table spoons, marked R S and a dozen of silver dessert spoons and a dozen silver tea spoons, a dozen large silver forks and 6 small silver forks all marked R S.

He appoints his trustees as his executors. They to provide decent and suitable mourning for each of his servants with him at the time of his death. Each executor to have a mourning ring purchased for them. He appoints his trustees and executors as testamentary guardians of children of his present marriage.

Witnesses: Hossey Jenkins, Surgeon of Maidstone, Henry Cutbush, Builder of Maidstone, William Bently, Footman to Dr Smith, of Maidstone.

Codicil 12th September 1831

His son Robert is now of age to be appointed an executor, in place of Mary Joanna Smith.

The silver tankard belongs to Sarah, a gift from his mother, to her, it has been in the family a long time.

Son Robert to have the 4 silver candlesticks , 3 silver waiters, silver Eperque, (given to testator by Mr Brownson ?), tea and coffee pots and sugar basin marked with his crest, (given to him by Mr Hodges), all classical and medical books and Shakespeare's work and Scott's, Bible, [ ? }, Mr Smith's portrait and [ Crossed out] and the painting by T. Matzy, “I think Robert should allow his sisters the use of the above plate, until he settles”.

No witnesses.

Codicil 1st December 1831

This simply repeats the replacement of his daughter Mary Joanna as an executor by his son Robert.

Witnesses: Ann Larkin, Spinster of Dover, Edward Sandys, Surgeon of Maidstone, Joseph Hutchinson, Gardener to Dr Smith.

Codicil 28th June 1832

He intended that the furniture and plate, not named should belong to his “dear girls” and not to be sold. He thinks as he wished it to be divided among the girls but not to be used generally while living together and in case of one marrying and leaving the rest, her portion of the furniture should be paid for by her sisters remaining at a fair and moderate valuation, any useless furniture to be sold and the proceeds, equally shared “between his 6 dear girls”. His letters and private papers he wishes to be looked after by his children only and not by any other executors.

This section is signed

“The small silver teapot and small silver coffee pot I wish Georgiana to have as her own”.

No witnesses.

Affidavit 9th August 1833

Margaretta Armstrong of Upper George Street, Portman Square, Middlesex, widow and Henry Pritchard of 61 Lincoln's In Fields, Esquire, on oath, state that they knew deceased, his handwriting and signature very well. They have carefully examined the 2 codicils, not witnessed and one not signed, and confirm that they are all in the hand of the deceased.

Proved 4th November 1833. Power reserved to Rev John Smith and Arabella Watson

White Marble Tablet with Dark Grey Lateral Edges

Sacred to the Memory of

WILLIAM SMYTHE of this Parish

who departed this Life June 5th 1846

Aged 59 Years

Whose Remains are deposited in a vault

near this place

Also CHARLOTTE RIMMELION

Wife of the above

who died Oct 5th 1853 Aged 55 Years

Also CHARLOTTE ELLEN Daughter of the above

who died Sept 20th 1822 Aged 7 Weeks

Also REMELION

who died Aug 31st 1835 Aged 2 Years

Also SARAH WOODBRIDGE

who died Dec 5th 1839 Aged 5 Years

Also CLEMENT TAYLOR Son of the above

who died May 3rd 1843 Aged 3 Years

Also WILLIAM eldest Son of the above

who died April 30th 1870 Aged 45 Years

whose Remains are interred in the Cemetery

Also JOHN second Son of the above

who died December 14th 1895 Aged 70 Years

also interred in the Cemetery

Also ALGERNON SYDNEY SMYTHE

who died January 25th 1902 Aged 63 Years

Also PERCY SMYTHE

younger Son of the above JOHN SMYTHE

who died Dec 8h 1917 Aged 39 Years

Also GEORGE SYDNEY SMYTHE his fourth Son

who died Nov 10th 1931 Aged 58 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th June 1841

William Smythe of Maidstone, Timber Merchant.

He gives all of his personal estate to his wife Charlotte Remmington Smythe, absolutely, she is his executor.

Witnesses: Clement T. Smythe, Solicitor, Maidstone Robert Merrony, Junior.

Proved 5th August 1846.

Black Marble Tablet, North Wall of Nave

Left Side

In a Vault under the Pews

directly opposite this Monument

are deposited the Remains of

Mrs MARY STACEY, Relict of

Mr WILLIAM STACEY

of this Town who died

on the 13th day of April 1790

in the 79th Year of her Age

Also the Remains of

Mrs KATHERINE STACEY

Wife of Mr FLINT STACEY

who died the 13th of February 1796

in the 57th Year of her Age

Also CAMILLIA

the fourth Daughter of FLINT &

KATHERINE STACEY

who died the 24th of June 1801

in the 14th Year of her Age

FLINT STACEY Esq

who died the 15th of November 1802

in the 57th Year of his Age

WILLIAM HENRY eldest

Son of the above FLINT STACEY Esq

who died Jan 4th 1841 Aged 57 Years

MARIA MARY STACEY

the eldest Daughter of EDWIN

youngest Son of the above

FLINT STACEY who died the

the 27th of March 1842 Aged 21 Years

Also EMILY STACEY

fourth Daughter of the above ED. STACEY

who died April 6th 183 Aged 15 Years

Right Side

In a Vault near this place

are deposited the Remains of

the late JOHN WISE Esq

who departed this Life the

31st December 1813

Aged 65 Years

Also MARY Wife of the above

named JOHN WISE Esq

who departed this Life on the

17th January 1832

Aged 83 Years

Also of

EDWIN STACEY the eldest

Son of the before named

EDWIN STACEY Esq

who departed this Life on the 14th

of July 1846 Aged 29 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated14th December 1799

This will is Flint Stacey's draft, which was never formally drawn up by his Solicitor George Burr

Flint Stacey of Maidstone, Brewer.

“Instructions for Mr Burr to make my will, February 1799”

To his wife Katherine, £700 annuity for life.

To his daughters Maria Louisa, Cammila and Sophia Stacey, £5,000 each at 21 years of age, if any desire to marry at 20 years of age, with approval of their mother and his trustees, then the £5,000 to be paid on day of marriage. If either of his daughters die before they are 21 or married, half of her legacy to be shared by the survivors, the half share, £2,500 to be equally shared by his 3 sons.

To his daughter Maria, the upper house of his 2 newly built brick houses in Stone Street, occupied by Mrs Margaretta Potts and Dr Smith.

If daughter Maria dies before she receives her house, then he gives both houses to his daughter Cammilla and her heirs, for ever. In case Cammilla dies before she can inherit, then both houses go to Maria, for ever.

To his eldest son William Henry, his freehold estate, the Manor of Stockbury and the quit rents. This is upwards of 380 acres of arable, pasture and woodland, occupied by Messrs John Hudson and John Chrisfield, with 2 farm houses and the Squirrels Public House, lately purchased from [ ]

Talcraft ? Esquire.

He has lately contracted with William Jumper, Esquire, of Stockbury for the purchase of Hill Green House and it's land, with the Manor of Yelstead and the Common adjoining the garden, he gives this to his son William Henry, for ever.

To his 2nd son Courtney, he gives his farm at Sandling, called Sandling Farm, which he purchased from the late Samuel Chambers. He also gives him the Gibraltar Public House, with orchard and land at Boxley, occupied by Mary Pearce, which he purchased from the late [ ] Burwash ?

Also to Courtney, a small farm adjoining his land at Sandling, with 3 houses, occupied by [ ] which he purchased from Messrs To??wards ?, Attorneys of London, for ever.

Also his farm called Pepper Alley in Boxley, which he purchased from [ ] Austen Esquire, of 7 acres. He has on a lease of 21 years, from the Mayor and Corporation of Maidstone, land at Sandling, adjoining the above farm, he gives this to Courtney for the remainder of the term and advises him to renew the lease every 7 years for the term of 21 years.

His late “worthy and much respected” friend and partner, John Brenchley, Esquire, by his last will gave him the house where he now lives, for his lifetime and after his death, to his son William Henry, for ever.

He has lately built another new building adjoining the house next to the Little Bridge on the estate he purchased from the Rev Sayer of Charing, he gives this to son William Henry, for ever.

Also to William Henry and his heirs for ever, the house on the Little Bridge and adjoins his new building, purchased from John Blather ?

He gives his 3rd son Edwin, now an infant (legally, under 14), his house?, and farm called Pye's Farm at Boxley and Bredhurst, let to John Pye. (A 4 x great grandfather of the transcriber)

Also 2 pieces of woodland adjoining of about 16 acres, which he purchased from [ ] Foote, Esquire of Town Malling. Also his freehold estate at Bredhurst and Detling, occupied by Daniel Luckhurst, also purchased from Mr Foote.

Also his 2 houses in Houndsditch in London, numbers 20 and 30, occupied by Edward and Thomas Clothier and [ ] Carpenter of Camomile Street, London.

Also to Edwin, £5,000 at 21 years of age, he wishes him brought up in the business and employ of Mr Ballker ?, unless either of his other sons die under 21 years, then Edwin to become a partner in the Brewery.

To his sons, William Henry and Courtney, his ½ of the Brewhouse and his ½ of the house adjoining, lately purchased from George Ivory and his mother Elizabeth Ivory. Also his public house, whether in moiety (50%) or not and all private houses, to be sold to finance his legacies.

Also his stock of beer, brewing utensils, storehouses, and everything used in the brewery, all money, book debts, notes and bonds, on condition that they to pay their mother Katherine the annuity of £700 per annum for life.

He charges all his estate, stock in trade, book debts, money and securities for money, now given to his sons William Henry and Courtney, , with payment of his debts, the annuity to his wife and legacies. He wishes these sons to be brought up in the brewery business and to be apprenticed at 15 years of age by his much respected friend and brother in law John Wise, for 6 years, to be taught brewing and when they are 21 to become partners with their uncle John Wise, the latter to carry on the business for their benefit until they are 21.

Trustees with John Wise are:

Mr William Charles

Mr Edward Penfold

Robert Parker, Esquire

Mr William Post, now of Brighton

They to have £50 each for their troubles.

No. 2

Legacies

Mr John Wise my brother 250

Mrs Wise my sister 250

John Wise 175

George 50

Mallam? 100

Stacey 75

Edward 50

Charles 50

William 50

Frederick 50

900

Further Legacies

Mr William Charles 20

John Fielder 20

Mr George May 20

250 Mr George Burr 20

250 Rev Mr Saunders 10

100 Mrs Bridget Saunders 10

75 Mr John Saunders 10

150 Mrs Bridget Saunders 10

900 Miss Eliz Saunders 10

150 Rob Parker 10

100 250

50 250 John Springer 10

50 100 1,050

175 50

175

Bro(ught) over 1,050

Edward Penfold 10

John Brenchley 10

Edw Brenchley 10

John Brenchley 10

Wm Grimaldi & Frances his wife 10

Nancy and Mary Barrow 10 each 20

Further Legacies

The Mayor and Jurats living at the 120

time of my death £10 each

To be invited to my funeral to have Ring

each with silk hat bands, scarf and gloves.

To my servant Rich. Cowry ?, 50

also all my clothes, except linen.

To Sarah Moseley ?, now living 25

Child Maid

& Mourning

To such other servants as live with 20

me at the time of my death as [well as ?] Wages

To my Ste[ward] Wm Rayfield 10

To Mr Usbury if living at time

of death 10

1,350

No 3

And whereas I have lived in Great Harmony with

my worthy friend the Mayor and Jurats of this Town

and Corporation I give and bequeath unto each of them

who shall be living or in that office at the time of

my death £10 and Mourning Ring and I

hereby direct my Extors to invite them to my funeral

and then to be presented with Scarf hatband and

gloves as a small token of my regard & esteem for them.

1,350

To the Charity School 50

To the Support of the Sunday School 50

1,450

[ 2 Crossed Out Lines ]

Jn Wallis 10

Unto each of my Trustees 25

Legacies

(9,204)

The 29th April 1795

3 o'clock in the Morning

I do hereby declare that the Instructions for my last

Will and Testament wrote on two Sheets of paper and

the Memorandum in a Slip of paper or papers contained in

this box does contain my Intentions and Will in

respect to leaving my Worldly affairs Witness my

hand Flint Stacey

(No 5)

Memorandum 14th December 1799 as a further instruction

for a will.

It having pleased God to bless me with an

increase of Fortune since the date of my first instructions

for my will. I do hereby desire to increase the

legacies of Three Daughters Maria Louisa – Cammilla

and Sophia and my son Edwin the sum of Five

Thousand pounds each in addition to the ? each

intentions in my first instructions. I also give and

bequeath unto my servant Richard Cowry an annuity

of Five pounds a year to be paid him by my extor

during his life and I also give and bequeath unto

my faithful servant Sarah Moseley if she should be

living with me at the time of my death an annuity

of Twenty pounds a year in addition to the Legacy of

£25 mentioned in my first instructions and which I

direct my extors to pay her during her life Flint

Stacey

No 6

17th February 1801 Whereas Miss Mary Trymmer ?, and

her sister Righton Trymmer have from necessity been

obliged to quit and give up their school at Maidstone and have retired

to the parish of Staplehurst and not having a sufficiency to live on

I do hereby give and bequeath to them an annuity of £50 to be paid to

them during their lives but in case they marry I then direct that is no

longer be paid. F. Stacey

(No 7)

These two whole sheets and the writing on three pieces of paper annexed

thereunto does contain my last Will and Testament and should my time not

permit me to put it in another Form I request that my Executors

and Trustees will act on their instructions Flint Stacey

(None of these documents are witnessed)

Proved 2nd August 1803, by the oaths of John Wise, William Charles, Edward Penfold and Robert Parker, Esquires. Power reserved to William Post, the other executor, “according to the Tenor of the paper marked No 1”

STAFFORD see TUFTON

Tablet ?

(Not Seen by Transcriber)

Translated from Latin by Rev John Cave-Brown

Here lies the Body of WILLIAM STANLEY

the second Son of of JOHN STANLEY of

West Peckham, Gentleman, the Son of WILLIAM

who was the Son of THOMAS , who was the

Son of of JOHN STANLEY of Wilmington,

the third Son of WILLIAM STANLEY, Esquire,

Lord of Stanley in the County of Stafford,

the aforesaid WILLIAM died August 23rd 1621

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st August 1621

William Stanley of Maidstone, Mercer.

He is sick in body.

He gives and confirms to his wife Awdrey, for life, his dwelling house and all the Shambles ground, which he has purchased. After her death, he gives it to Thomas, his eldest son, for ever.

Also to his wife, £100.

To his daughter Dorothy Stanley and to the child his wife is now carrying, £100 each at 21 years of age. If any of then died before then all to the survivor.

He appoints his brother Thomas his sole executor and gives him his best musket and things belonging.

His beloved friends Edward Maplisden, Gentleman and Walter Fisher, Gentleman, to be overseers of his will and gives them 10 shillings each for their troubles.

His goods and chattels, after his debts and funeral costs are paid, to the use of his children, shared at the discretion of his executor.

His wife to bring up and educate his children with the profits of their portion, she to give sufficient security to his executor.

Witnesses: Robert Joye Lawrence Newton

Proved 5th September 1621

Baroque Cartouche, seems well carved but Very High

This monument has been moved to a position high on the South Wall of the Nave

Translated from Latin by Rev John Cave-Brown

Underneath lies what remains of

Sir ROBERT STAPLEY

a Man of Note, Doctor of Medicine,

most richly adorned with mental gifts,

the victim not of one single disease

but of a deadly trio, Pleurisy, Nephritis and Diabetes.

He laid aside his Mortal Body

on the 19th of May 1675 at the age of 62,

leaving behind a great Reputation.

His very sorrowful Son RICHARD STAPLEY

has placed this sepulchral Monument,

such as it is, as a votive offering

to his most dearly loved Father and a

Sacred Memorial to Posterity.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 18th May 1675

Robert Stapley of Maidstone, Doctor of Physic.

He is weak in body.

To the poor of Maidstone, £5.

To his son Thomas, all his lands at Haylesham and Pevensey in Sussex, but if Thomas dies leaving no issue, then to his son Richard.

To his daughters Anne, Grace and Frances Stapley, £500 each, at 21 years of age or day of marriage, if earlier. If any of them die before they are 21 or married, that share or shares to the survivor or survivors.

To his son John, £200 at 21 years of age, he also to have an annuity of £10 from his farm at Sheales Court, Maidstone, for life.

Also to son Thomas, £300, with expenditure on his support to be deducted.

To son William, £50 to bind him apprentice and his copyhold land in Sussex.

To his wife Anne, his dwelling house he purchased from Andrew Boughton (is this Andrew Boughton, the “Regicide” or his son, also Andrew ?), in Bullock Lane, Maidstone, she keeping it in good repair. She is to be content with her Dower allotted to her in Pevensey and Haylesham and his Cone (or) Gore ? House and land in East Dene, for life. Also for her lifetime, the ? bed and furniture in the chamber over the little parlour called the Duke's chamber, except plate, provided that she surrenders all claim to Dower Rights, thirds or moiety to his estate, within 6 months after his death. If she neglects or refuses to do so and disturbs his executor, she will not have the house , bed and furniture and his daughters Grace and Frances to have £300 each , the house and furniture, residue of money, goods and chattels.

His son is to be his executor and to have his farm and Manor of Sheales Court, for ever. Also the house purchased from Andrew Boughton, after his mother's death, for ever. He to have the furniture of his house, except that of the Duke's chamber, also the utensils.

If his son Richard dies leaving no lawful issue, he gives Richard's legacy to son Thomas, for ever. All his other goods, books, plate and chattels to son Richard.

To his honoured friend Sir George Curteis of Otterden, £10 for a ring and he desires him to be overseer of the will and to assist his executor.

His executor to pay all his debts and funeral costs, which are not to be costly.

Witnesses: Nathaniel Collington William Finch

Proved 22nd June 1675

Tablet ?, (Not Seen)

Translated from Latin by Rev John Cave-Brown

RICHARD STAPLEY A.M., a Physician,

who died on the 29th November 1679, Aged 25

lies below

“You who pass by, to you, if you regard

merely his years, his death will seem premature

but if you look at his learning, his was a ripe age.

As a young man he accomplished a course which

old men have rarely achieved being a perfect

Master of Medicine, Anatomy and Botany.

He did'st thou, O Phoebus scarcely excell

in thine own art. And though thou art the

“Eye of the World”, verily thou hast never looked

on more worthy pupil. But, alas !, a too

early death overwhelmed one who was the

Ornament of Science and of his Age.

Methinks it was brought about by the envy of

the Fates, who, fearing their own Empire

was in danger so long as he lived,

Forbade that Light to Shine any longer”.

White Marble Tablet with Grey Background, North Wall of Nave

In Memory of

MARY ANN STREATFIELD

Born December 17th 1817

Died December 8th 1904

For 80 Years a resident

of this Parish

White Marble Tablet, with Columns, Broken pediment, Urn, on Dark Background

North East Wall of Nave.

For the Wills of the Stunts, see the Ledger Inscriptions on this site.

Near this Inscription

lies the Remains of

Mr WALTER STUNT

who departed this Life the 24th of

April 1791 Aged 52 Years

To whose Memory ELIZABETH his

Widow has erected this Monument as

a token of her Esteem & Affection

May 5th 1829, after a life spent in

humble submission to the will of

her Maker in the exercise of the

most Affectionate feelings towards

her Family united with those of

Charity and Benevolence to Mankind

ELIZABETH Widow of the above

Aged 75 Years

White Marble Tablet with Martial Symbols, East end of North Chancel Aisle

This monument is behind an altar screen, the Rev Cave Brown transcribed it before it was obscured.

Sacred to the memory of

Lieutenant Colonel GEORGE TOD

29th Regiment of Foot who died 3rd of June 1832

And of SARAH his Wife who died 25th December 1840

Whose remains , with those of their infant Son GEORGE GORDON

are interred near this spot in the vault of JOSEPH HILLS.

Lieutenant Colonel GEORGE TOD

served with distinction in Spain and Portugal

under the Duke of Wellington and in North America.

He was the third Son of WILLIAM TOD, Esq, Fochabers, N.B.,

Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the Peace

for the County of Banff, Moray and Inverness

TODD see HAVELOCK

TOOKEY see HAVELOCK

Elaborate Large Tablet, Dominated by a fine Bust of young Tufton

This Monument is on the South Wall of the Nave, it was formerly in the Chancel.

Next unto the Tombe of the Fownder of this Church on

the South syde thereof lye the Bodies of HUMPHREY TUFTON

Esq, CHRISTIAN TUFTON and CICELIE TUFTON, his Sisters, which

said HUMPHREY TUFTON was the eldest Sonne of Sir HUMPHREY

TUFTON of the Mote in this Parish, Knt and Baronet, by

MARGARET his Wife, eldest Daughter of one of the Co-heirs

of HERBERT MARLEY of Gline in Sussex, Esq by ANN his Wife

eldest Daughter unto SAMPSON LEONARD of Kent, Esq by

MARGARET his Wife, Daughter and heir unto THOMAS FINES,

Lord Dacres of the South, who married MARY, Daughter of

GEORGE, Lord Abergaveny , by the Lady MARY, his Wife

Daughter of EDWARD STAFFORD, Duke of Buckingham.

And the said Sir HUMPHREY TUFTON was the second Son

of Sir JOHN TUFTON of Hothfield in Kent, Knt, and

Baronet, and CHRISTIAN his Wife, Daughter and one of the

Co-heirs of Sir HUMPHREY BROWNE of Essex, and ANNE his Wife,

Sister unto BRIDGET, Countess of Bedford, the Daughter of

JOHN Lord Hussye and the Lady ANNE GREY his Wife

Daughter unto GEORGE GREY, Earl of Kent, by the Lady

KATHERINE, Daughter of WILLIAM HARBERT, Earle of Pembroke;

the Grandmother of which GEORGE was the Lady CONSTANCE,

Daughter unto JOHN HOLLAND, Earle of Huntingdon and Duke

of Lancaster, by the Lady ELIZABETH, Daughter unto JOHN of

GAUNTE, Duke of Lancaster, by the Lady BLANCHE, and Brother

by the same Father and Mother to Sir NICHOLAS TUFTON, the

first Baron of Tufton in Northiam in Sussex, and Earle of

Thanet in Kent, and unto CICELY, Countess of Rutland, of

FRANCIS, Earle of Rutland, and unto MARY Viscountess of

Dunbar, Wife of Sir HENRY CONSTABLE, Viscount of Dunbar

And the said Sir JOHN TUFTON was the Sonne of JOHN

TUFTON of Tufton in Northiam in Sussex, Esq, sometime High

Sheriff of the County of Kent, and MARY his Wife, eldest Daughter

of Sir JOHN BAKER of Sussinghearst in Kent, by ELIZABETH his

Wife Daughter and heiress unto THOMAS DINGLYE of Hampshire

Esq. Which Sir JOHN BAKER was of the Privy - Council unto

King HENRY the 8th , King EDWARD the 6th , Queene MARY, and

Queene ELIZABETH; which said MARY had two Sisters, one

married unto Sir THOMAS SACKVILE, Earle of Dorset, Lord High

Treasurer of England, and the other unto Sir THOMAS SCOTT

of Scott's Hall in Kent.

And the said JOHN TUFTON was the Sonne of NICHOLAS

TUFTON of Tufton in Northiam in Sussex, Esq by MARGARET

his Wife, Daughter and heire of JOHN HEVER of Kent, Esq,

as by their Coate of Arms heere quartered by the TUFTONS

appeareth . In which place their auntient seate in the name

Tuftons did long before continue.

And as concerning the said HUMPHREY TUFTON, Hee by his

soundness of Religion and his discreete carriadge, to the

Glory of himselfe and Honor of his name gayned in his tender

years far beyond the expectations of his age, most affectionate

love from his parents, opinion of all hopefulness from his

Countrey, great joy and delight from all his acquaintences, and

by the sweetness of his disposition, comliness of person and

curtesy unto all, with the many qualities both of mind and

body wherewith his travells had inriched him, justly deserved

to bee accounted the darling both of nature and education

He exchanged this life for the Celestial , where his blessed

Soul liveth in joyes everlasting; although his losse here unto

his parents was unspeakable, and the griefe as greate unto all

that did know him.

Obiit 3rd Aug 1641 Aetate 20

He was a true lover of the Inhabitants of this Town and

Parish, and had at the time of his death living 4 Brothers,

viz Sir JOHN TUFTON his second Brother, Knighted shortly

after his death, CHARLES TUFTON, FRANCIS and HENRY TUFTON,

and 3 Sisters, viz CHRISTIAN TUFTON, OLIMPIA TUFTON and

CICELY TUFTON – The said CHRISTIAN TUFTON obiit 14th Die

Augusti 1641 Aetatis Suae Decimo Quarto , being a handsome

and hopefull, a good and a vertuous gentle woman

And CICELY obiit 3rd Die Februarii 1635 Aetatis Suae Tertio

This was erected Anno 1642

TUTELL see HAVELOCK

WALL see DAVY

WARD see HAVELOCK

Large Architectural Tablet, features the Washington Arms, including Stars and Stripes,

This Monument is on the South Wall of the Nave, it was formerly in the Chancel

Here Resteth the Body of LAWRENCE WASHINGTON, Esq of the

Family of Washington antientlie of Washington in the

Countie Palatine of Durham, Register of the High Court of

Chancery XXVII Yeares He had two Wyvfs, MARTAH

Daughter of CLEMENT NEWCE of Hartfordshire, Esq and MARY

Daughter of Sir RAYNOLD SCOTT of this Countie, Knight. By his first

he had 5 Sons and 2 Daughters , LAWRENCE and

MARY the eldest only lyving.

LAWRENCE succeeded him in his Office, married ANN Daughter of

WILLIAM LEWYN, Judge of the Prerogative Court.

MARY married WILLIAM HORSEPOOLE of this Parish, Gentleman.

His other Daughter MARTHA married to ARTHUR BESWICK

Gentleman Sonne of

WILLIAM BESWICK of this County, Esq.

He having lived a Vertuous life of Singular

Intiecrity in this Place being of the age of LXXIII Yeares

died the XXI of

December A.D. 1619

“A Faithful believer in the Meritts and Mercies of his Saviour”

To whose Memory his Sonne hath erected this Monument

“Though, after my skinne Worms destroy this

Body, Yet shall I see God in my Flesh”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th August 1619

Lawrence Washington, Esquire, Registrar of H.M. Court of Chancery.

He wishes to be buried with no pomp and frugality.

He gives his real estate to his son Lawrence, for ever. Also to son Lawrence, his goods and chattels and such legacy and legacies he will give his daughter Mary Horspoole, wife of William Horspoole, Gentleman and legacies to her children. Also legacies to his brother Robert Washington and to his cousin Sir Anthony ? Revern ?, “as a a remembrance of my love unto him”. Also such legacies to the poor of Sulgrave, Northamptonshire and the poor of the Liberty where his house and Office in Chancery are situated. Also to the poor of the parish he is buried in.

Also such legacy or legacies for any of his servants living with him at his death. Washington then repeats this list of legatees, adding Sir Justinian Lewyn. He reserves the power and authority (of his son Lawrence) to give the same at his pleasure.

He appoints his son Lawrence, his sole executor, not doubting that he will be loving to and help his siblings.

Witnesses: Lawrence Isaac ? Esay ? Ladkyns ?

Proved 10th January 1619 (1620 in the modern calendar).

William Hospoole was of Buckland, Maidstone and Sir Justinian Lewyn was a Judge of the Prerogative Court in London.

WATTELL see MORTIMER

White Veined Marble Tablet with Columns, a Broken Pediment and Arms,

Moved to the West End of the Nave

Near this Inscription

lyeth the Remains of THOMAS

WEEKES of this Town who

died Dec 5th 1764 Aged 47 Years

To whose Memory ELIZABETH his

Widow as a token of her Gratitude

and Affection hath erected this

Marble

Mrs ELIZABETH WEEKES departed

this Life Aug 4th 1770 Aged

54 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th March 1759

Thomas Weekes of Maidstone, Locksmith.

To his wife Elizabeth, for life, all of his real estate, she keeping it in good repair. After her death, then to his nephew Walter Stunt, son of his sister Patience, for ever, except that mentioned below.

All those houses, land and woodland in Stalisfield, Throwley and Charing, occupied by William Larkin, John Clark and John Goodwin; the woodland in his own occupation, after his wife's death, goes to his sister Alicia Weekes and her heirs.

His house with the stables and garden in Maidstone, behind Middle Row, occupied by Nicholas Rawlings, after his wife's death, to his sister Patience, wife of Thomas Stunt of Strood, Cordwainer and her heirs, for ever.

His house with stables and garden behind Middle Row, occupied by John Brenchley and Peter Franklyn, after his wife's death, to his sister Elizabeth Weekes and her heirs for ever.

His house, stables and garden, also behind Middle Row, occupied by Frances Barns, widow, being next to the latter, towards the west, after his wife's death, to his sister Elizabeth and her heirs for ever.

His wife can let any properties for terms not exceeding 14 years.

His goods, chattels, ready money, debts owed, stock in trade and personal estate, after his debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, this estate estate to his wife, for life and after her death, then to his nephew Walter Stunt, as his own goods and chattels, for ever.

Residue of his personal estate, to nephew, Walter Stunt after his wife's death, she to give Walter Stunt an account of her executor-ship and value of remaining personal estate after his debts and funeral are paid up. She to enter into a bond with Walter Stunt, to pay within 3 months after his death, such money in his personal estate or permit him to take the value in money of goods and chattels she will leave at her death.

He appoints his wife his sole executor, in case she is pregnant with his child and the child is born alive, then he gives all of his estate to that child, after his wife's death.

Witnesses: William Arnold Samuel Fullagar Charles Fullagar

Proved 20th December 1764

Marble Tablet, North Wall of the North Chancel Aisle

Translated from Latin by the Rev John Cave-Brown.

Sacred to the Memory of the

Reverend SAMUEL WELLER LL B

for nearly forty years the Minister of this Parish

which Office he adorned by his Example

no less than by his Teaching

He died January 9th 1753 Aged 67

“Reader imitate him if you are able”

In the same grave are deposited the Remains of

GEORGE MAY

who performed with strict Integrity all the Duties of Life

He married the only Daughter of the above named

S. M.

by whom he had two Sons, one of whom died in the cradle

He died March 14th 1785 Aged 48

In a Spirit of Piety and Gratitude did the

surviving Daughter and Widow erect this Monument

in Memory of the best of Parents and of Husbands.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th December 1752

Reverend Samuel Weller of Maidstone.

He has surrendered to the Lord of the Manor of Hurst, otherwise Wisley Hurst in Berkshire, his Customary houses and lands held of the same Manor, to the use of his last will and testament.

He gives use of this property to his wife Susannah, for life, as long as she remains his widow.

After her death or remarriage, then to the use of the Right Honourable Robert, Lord Romney and his brother in law Edward Dawson of Lambeth, Esquire, upon trust, to sell and pay the proceeds to his sons Edward and Samuel, equally shared, if one dies before his mother, then all to the survivor.

He appoints Lord Romney and Edward Dawson his executors and guardians and trustees to his sons and gives his sons £200 each, towards their maintenance and education, as executors think fit.

All his books and manuscripts to his sons, equally shared.

Residue of goods, chattels, debts and personal estate to his executors upon trust, to sell that not consisting of money and after payment of his debts, legacies and funeral costs, to invest the residue at interest in Government or other Securities and pay dividends to his wife foe life, as long as she remains his widow and single. After her death or remarriage, the principal and interest to his sons, equally shared.

His sons to ratify the appointment his wife has made to his daughter Elizabeth Weller and her heirs to the estate at Hurst which was purchased and settled pursuant to their marriage contract. If they refuse his daughter will have satisfaction out of the trust money.

Witnesses: John Cabbell Thomas Harnden Samuel Fullagar

Proved 18th January 1753

White Marble Tablet, South West Corner of West Wall of Nave

Sacred

to the Memory of

STEPHEN CHARLES WHITE Esq

Captain in the 11th Light Dragoons

who died the 22nd day of December 1832

Aged 48 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 3rd August 1831

Stephen White Esquire, Captain, H.M. Army.

All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid from his personal estate.

All his real estate and ready money, securities for money, goods, chattels, effects and personal estate, to his brother Charles White of Godminster, Somerset, Esquire, absolutely.

He appoints his brother Charles his executor.

Witnesses: H.A. Wildes, Solicitor, Maidstone, William Fitzroy Scudamore, T.R. Baldwin, Clerks to Messrs Scudamore and Wildes, Maidstone.

WILLIAMS see HAVELOCK

Featuring a large Urn, the monument is composed with a very attractive colour scheme

On the South Wall of the Nave

Sacred to the Memory of ANNA ELIZA Wife of WILLIAM

WORCESTER WILSON D.D, Vicar of Deptford in the

County of Kent, who departed this Life August 13th 1775 in

the 48th Year of her Age

Also to the Memory of the said WILLIAM WORCESTER

WILSON D.D., who departed this Life Dec 11th 1791 Aged 65

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th January 1790

Reverend William Worcester Wilson, D. D., Vicar of Deptford.

First, his debts and funeral costs to be paid.

To his son William Worcester Wilson, £100

To his daughter Anne Eliza Wilson, £2,240 New South Sea Annuities, part of his stock at South Sea House, London. These legacies are in addition to what they are entitled to by the marriage settlement, made at his marriage with his late wife.

To his friend George Mitchell of St Paul's Deptford, , Attorney at Law, £100, requesting his assistance to his executor in the execution of his will.

To his successor at St Nicholas, Deptford and to the Rector of St Paul's, Deptford and their successors, for ever, £150 New South Sea Annuities, upon trust, to pay the interest for apprenticing poor children from the Subscription Charity Schools in Butt Lane, Deptford.

To his faithful servant Elizabeth Godden, £500 of New South Sea Annuities or her choice of £30 per annum, for life. Also to her, £10 for mourning and 1 year's wages over and above wages due, all his clothes, a feather bed marked E G, 2 silver table spoons, marked E G, 6 silver table spoons marked E G, 6 silver tea spoons and a pair of silver tea tongs all marked E G.

His freehold estate, real estate and residue of his personal estate and effects, goods and chattels, to his daughter Henrietta Wilson, in addition to what she is entitled to in his marriage settlement, for ever. He appoints her his sole executor. In case she dies before him, then he gives her legacy to her sister, Anne Eliza, for ever, subject to the payment of £50 per annum to his son William, for life. In case he daughter Anne Eliza dies before him he gives his daughters' legacies to his cousins Martha Rich and Frances Rich of Sunning, near Reading, Spinsters, for ever, subject to the annual payment of £50 to his son.

Witnesses: James Mackie G Fletcher Mary Morgan

Codicil 1st February 1790

He gives his cousins Martha and Frances Rich, £6,000 New South Sea Annuities, upon trust, to pay the interest to his mother Charlotte Wilson of Windsor, widow, for life and after her death, then the principal sum to his daughters Anne Eliza and Henrietta, equally shared.

To his servant Elizabeth Godden, £500 New South Sea Annuities, over and above what he has before given.

No Witnesses.

Affidavit 21st December 1791

George Mitchell of St Paul, Deptford, Attorney and Joseph Carttar of Deptford, Gentleman, state, on oath, that they knew deceased well and were well acquainted with him for several years. They are familiar with his handwriting and his signature and, having carefully examined the codicil, they are certain it is in his hand.

Proved 22nd December 1791

WILLSON see HAVELOCK

WISE see STACEY

White Marble Tablet, North Wall of Nave

In a Vault near this Tablet are

deposited the Remains of the Rev.

ROBERT SERRALL WOOD M.A.

(of Osmington near Weymouth, Dorset)

who died December 20th 1812

Aged 34 Years

The Reverend Wood was succeeded as Vicar of Osmington by John Fisher, later Archdeacon of Salisbury and a close friend of John Constable, the great landscape painter. Both Constable and Fisher were married in 1816 and Constable and his wife, Maria, spent their honeymoon at Osmington vicarage. This stay at Osmington resulted in several paintings, either small on the spot sketches, and others produced in London, of Osmington and Weymouth Bays.

Index

A. Abergaveny see Tufton, Addison 1, Alderton see Havelock, Allen 2, Alpine see Havelock, Andrews see Davy, Argles 3,4,5, Astley 6,7,8, Astley see Knatchbull, Atkins see Havelock

B Baker see Tufton, Bankes see Davy, Barrell 9, Beale 10, Bentham 11, Biron 12, Bishop 13, Bodman 14, Bogg see Havelock, Booth 15, Borcehardt 16, Brazenor see Havelock, Brenchley 17, Bridge see Astley, Brown see Tufton, Bryant 18, Burr 19,

C. Calder 20, Callant 21,22, Carter see Corrall, Case see Pope, Chittenden 23, Clemment 24, Coleman 25,Constable see Tufton, Corrall 26, Cripps 27, Crompe 28, Crowder 29, Crump 30, Cureton see Havelock

D. Davis 31, Davy 32, Dealty 33, Dinglye see Tufton, Dixon 34, Dixon see Biron, Dixon see Callant, Du Bois 35, Dyke 36

E. Edmett 37, Emmott see Hammond

F. Fines see Tufton, FitzGerard see Havelock, Fox see Havelock, Francklyn 38, Francklyn see Karkaredg

G. Gaunte see Tufton, Goodwin 39, Grey see Astley, Grey see Tufton, Grosvenor 40, Gull see Crompe

H. Halliday 41, Hammond 42, Harbert see Tufton, Harris 43, Harrison see Astley, Harwood see Havelock, Hatley 44, Hatton see Havelock, Havelock 45, Hever see Tufton, Hill 46,47,48, Hills 49, Hills see Karkaredg, Hodgson 50, Holland see Tufton, Hooper 51, Hungerford see Havelock, Hunter 52, Hussye see Tufton

I. Innes 53, Innes see Francklyn

J. Jennings see Havelock, Joy 54

K. Karkaredg 55, Kennedy 56, King 57, Knatchbull 58, Knatchbull see Astley

L. Lawrence 59, Leonard see Tufton, Lloyd see Havelock, Lybbe 60

M. Maplesden 61, Martineau 62, Mingay see Corrall, Monckton 63,64,65, Moreley see Tufton, Morrice 66, Mortimer 67

N. Napier see Burr, Neville see Astley

P. Peters see Innes, Pope 68,69,70, Post 71, Power see Pope

R. Rachell see Coleman, Rains see Havelock, Read 72, Riddell 73, Romney see Riddell, Rutland see Tufton

S. Sackville see Tufton, Scott see Tufton, Shadwell 74, Shaw 75, Smith 76,77, Smythe 78, Stacey 79, Stafford see Tufton, Stanley 80, Stapley81,82, Streatfield 83, Stunt 84

T. Tod 85, Todd see Havelock, Tookey see Havelock, Tufton 86, Tuttell see Havelock

W. Wall see Davy, Ward see Havelock, Washington 87, Wattell see Mortimer, Weekes 88, Weller 89, White 90, Williams see Havelock, Wilson 91, Willson see Havelock, Wise see Stacey, Wood 92

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Monumental Inscriptions on the ledgerstones inside All Saints Church, Maidstone

Monumental Inscriptions on the ledgerstones inside the church with related, concise wills. Compiled and wills transcribed by D. E. Williams.

Monumental Inscriptions on the ledgerstones inside the church with related, concise wills. Compiled and wills transcribed by D. E. Williams.

I very much appreciate all the hard work by the Maidstone Archaeological Group in 1996-7 when they recorded all the ledgers in the church and for their first class plan and index. Many of the stones are very worn and faint, so I pay tribute to their patient and time consuming efforts producing such an accurate record. Where details, especially dates, are completed eroded, I have been able to restore some of them from the related wills. I have laid out the inscriptions in their original form. The wills are mainly from the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, proved in London, also there are locally proved wills, mainly from the Consistory Court of Canterbury, held in the Kent Archives at Maidstone, where they are available on micro-film; I particularly wish to thank the Archives staff for their excellent and professional assistance.

D. E. Williams
Borstal

October 31st 2022

ADAMS see HEMPSON

Beneath this Stone

are deposited the R[emain]s

of MARY Wi[fe] [of]

WILLIAM ADDISON

who died March the 1st

1796 Aged 70 Years

Also the above named

WILLIAM ADDISON

who died August the 14th

1798 Aged 68 Years

Also Two of their Children

JOHN and CHARLES

who died in their Infancy

Likewise

DERING ADDISON

Son of the above

who died the 19th of Dec.

1820 Aged 61 Years

Also

SUSAN [Wife of the above]

[ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 14th March 1818

Derring Addison of Maidstone, Gentleman

All his debts, funeral and probate charges to be first paid.

He appoints his son, William and brother in law William Browne of Maidstone, Chemist and Druggist as his executors.

He gives them £800, upon trust, they to invest this sum, in their names, in the Public Funds or Real securities. Dividends to be paid to his wife, Maria*, for her lifetime, on condition that she leaves his house after his death.

After her death or if she has refused to leave the house the £800 to become part of his residuary personal estate.

The residue of his money and securities , bills, bonds, notes, mortgages, book debts, goods, chattels effects and personal estate, (subject to the payment of his debts, funeral and probate charges), to his son William and William Browne.

They to sell his estate which does not consist of money and invest in the Public Funds, upon trust, the funds and securities for the benefit of his son William and his other children, including any not yet born, in equal shares at their respective ages of 21 years. If any die under 21, leaving lawful issue, the parent's share to that child or children at 21 years....................

Interest to be used during their minorities towards their maintenance and education . If none of his children live to be 21, then his money to his next of kin according to the laws of intestacy...........

Witnesses: Chas. Topping and Jno Scoons

Proved 4th January 1821 Power reserved to William Addison

Note in the margin, 20th July 1830 Administration granted to William Addison, the surviving executor.

* I presume Maria is his second wife, see no. 2

[ ]

CHARLES GREENSTREET ADDISON

Son of DERRING & SUSAN ADDISON

died August 23rd 1810

Aged 3 Years and 3 Months

ALCHORNE see SANDERS

Hic jacet una duobos Filiis

THOMA et SAMUELE ante patrem

[Extinctis FARNHAMUS] ALDERSEY

Familia non minus opulenta quam

Vetustas prognatus liboros quatuor

Ex conjuge SARA adhue viva duos

Mares totidemque foeminas sibi

Superstites reliquit Maidsonii

Ubi etiam laudatam vitam egit

Piam moterm obiit KAL Januarii

Anno Redemptionis humanae

MDCLXXXVI Aetatis LXIII

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th March 1684

Farnham Aldersey of Maidstone, Gentleman.

Unusually no religious preamble.

To his wife, Sarah, all the furniture of his red chamber with hangings. To his son, Farnham, the furniture of his best chamber, with the hangings.

His silver flagon with the Aldersey arms to son Farnham at 24 years of age or marriage, if before with the approval of his mother and trustees. In the meantime, his wife has the use of it.

Household stuff in his daughter, Elizabeth Aldersey's chamber to Elizabeth, except the hangings, which will remain.

To son John, after his mother's death, the silver flagon and some of his silver plates.

To son Farnham, his statute books and his scruton in his study.

Also to Farnham, his Latin and Greek books in the study. His English books to be equally divided between his two sons, Farnham and John, when Farnham is 21.

Linen, plate and household stuff, not before given, to his wife and son, Farnham, equally shared.

His lands, woods, houses as follows, to his wife, all his and in Iwade in his own occupation, for life and, after her death, to son John for ever.

Also to his wife, for life, his house in Eastland where Mr Edward Maphson, Henry Cobflich, Josiah Hodeor and Mr Wriothesly live, with the stable, outhouses, nursery, orchard, cherry garden and apple garden, situated in Willington Street, Maidstone, in his own occupation or that of [ ]

Smithman. His wife to keep the property on good repair and pay the Lord's rent and after her death, to son Farnham for ever.

His wife can dwell in his house and use the orchard and garden freely until son Farnham is 21 or marries, if earlier. In Son Farnham is to marry, he must give 9 months notice to his mother. To son Farnham, his dwelling house at 24 years of age or on his marriage, if earlier, for ever.

To son Farnham, his Manor of Borener ?, with the house, lately or now let to John Chambers and Simon Bennett and the woodland, except the two Churchfield Woods and that end of Brockwell Bank next the street and Roundwood). He gives the felling of it (provided it is felled before his son Farnham is 24) to his executors, until Middlemass after his son is 24, towards paying his debts, legacies and daughter Elizabeth's portion and after he gives the woods to son Farnham for ever. The felling will not go ahead if son Farnham pays his executors a sum the the felling would have produced.

To son Farnham, for ever, the house and land in Willington Street, lately purchased from Richard Allen of Rochester Esquire; also the house, stables, orchard, hop garden and woods in his occupation or that of Edmond Southen and a third of two fields in Willington Street lately bought from Andrew Hills of Leeds, Carpenter, at 24 years of age or marriage, if earlier.

Also to son Farnham, for ever, his farm called Little Okely at Higham, occupied by Edmund Peirson, Gentleman, at 21 years of age.

To son John, for ever, his house and lands at Harrisons in Ulcombe now or late occupied by Robert Baker, at 21 years of age.

Also to John, for ever, Highwood in Wormshill and his land called Dawnes Hills ?, of 2 acres in Bredgar and Wormshill, now occupied by himself or William Mallenger, at 21 years of age.

To daughter Elizabeth, £800 and until that sum is paid, she is to be paid 5% interest by his executors.

To his grand daughter Sarah Knowler, £100, after his debts and funeral costs and daughter Elizabeth's portion are paid. The £100 is to be put out at interest by her father, John Knowler of Ospringe, Gentleman at the rate of 5% and the £100 paid when she is 18 or on day of marriage. If she dies before then, the money to her sister, Catherine Knowler.

To son in law, John Knowler and his wife Mary, £5 for mourning.

To his nephews, Thomas, Henry and William Aldersey, Gentlemen, , nephew Kenwrith ?, and his wife and to his old friend Thomas Alcocke and Grissell, his wife and his sister, Elizabeth Picke of Han????l, widow, a mourning ring of 20 shillings value.

He appoints his wife, Sarah as his executor and friend, Major Brett Netters and kinsman, James Reader, both of Maidstone, Gentlemen, overseers and trustees of his will.

His executor and trustees to sell his house in London, in Silver Street, alias Field Lands in Fetter Lane.

To son John, £200 to put him out to good employment to the law or as a merchant, as he shall like.

To every servant with him at his death, 10 shillings each.

Witnesses: Mary Barnes Constance Russell William Bosse John Lambe

Proved 25th January 1686 (1687)

Here Lyeth

the Body of ELIZABETH

Wife of

JAMES APLETON

who died November

the 9th 1717 Aged 44 Years

Here Lyeth the Body of

the abovesaid JAMES

APLETON

who Departed this Life

January ye 4th 1736

Aged 64 Years

[Also] of

[JEREMIA]H

APPLE[TON] died the 29th

March 17[ ]6 Aged

10 Months [and] 7 Days

[ ]

[ ]TER APSL[EY]

[ ] 1712

[Here] Lyeth the Body of

ELIZABETH HALL

W[ife] of MORGAN HALL

Daughter of Mr GEO

& MARY APSLEY

who died August

24th 1736 Aged

30 Years

Here yeth the Body of

GEO [A]PSLEY

[ ]

[ ] HALL

Son of MORGAN and M[ARY]

[ELIZA]B[E]TH of this to[wn[

[who died] [ ] 7th 1783

A[ged] [ ] [Years]

[ ]

MARY APSLEY

[ ] 1717

[ ]

[who died] 19th April

17[ ] [in the] 25th Year of her Age

[ ]

DOROTHY ARCHER

Wife of GEO ARCHER

died March the 16th 1735

Aged 55 Years

Also the said GEO ARCHER

who died Jan the 26th 1744/5

Aged 69 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd December 1742

George Archer of Maidstone, Threadtwister

His debts to be first paid from his personal estate.

To John and Richard Archer, two sons of Benjamin Archer of Boughton Aluph, Husbandman, when the youngest is 21, his 3 houses with gardens in East Malling, 2 of which are occupied by [ ] Judkin and [ ] Newman, the other one is empty, formerly occupied by Widow Roy ?, for ever, shared equally.

To Robert Archer, another son of Benjamin Archer, at 21 years of age, his house with yard and garden on Gabriel's Hill, Maidstone, occupied by Robert Cutbush, for ever.

To George Archer, another son of Benjamin Archer, at 21 years of age, his house with yard and garden on Gabriel's Hill, adjoining the last mentioned, now empty, for ever. If any of these brothers die under 21 years, his legacy to the survivors, equally shared.

To Mary Archer, daughter of Benjamin Archer, £100 at 21 years of age and half of the woman's clothing in his custody, at his death or when she is 23, she will then, at 23, have £50 more and rest of the clothing. If she dies before she is 23, her brothers to equally share the legacy.

To George Archer, a diamond ring at 21 years of age.

His executors to preserve his books, clothes, household and other linen, upon trust, until the 4 sons of Benjamin Archer are 21 and then shared equally among them.

The rest of his goods, chattels and personal estate to be sold as soon as possible and receive the rents of the properties bequeathed until the Archer brothers are all over 21 and then share the money equally between them.

He appoints Thomas Argles of Maidstone, Upholder, Edward Argles of Maidstone, Grocer and John Alexander of Maidstone, Carrier, executors and trustees.

To each of them the yearly sum of 1 guinea for their care and trouble until the several divisions and trusts take effect.

Witnesses: John Rogers Jonathan Rogers John Mason

Proved 19th February 1744 (1745)

(Fragment)

[Sacred]

[to the] [M]emory of

WILLIAM ARNOLD

Surgeon [and Apothecary]

[died 1784]

(Possibly the William Arnold below ?)

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st May 1784

William Arnold of Maidstone, Apothecary

He is sick and weak in body.

To his son in law and daughter, William and Mary Charles his two houses with yards and gardens in Weymouth and Melcombe Regis on the Melcombe Regis side, Dorset [occupied by] John Caply and E. Sparkes ?, during their lifetimes. After the death of the survivor, then to his grandson, Thomas Charles, for ever.

Also to his above son in law and daughter, his house in two dwellings, with gardens oast houses and pieces of land belonging, in Weavering Street, Boxley, for ever but upon condition. They or one of them to pay to his wife, Sarah, an annuity of £40 for her lifetime.

The rest and residue of ready money, securities for money, household goods, stock in the shop, book debts, bonds, notes, plate, linen, chattels, effects and personal estate, after payment of his debts and funeral charges, to his above son in law and daughter, for ever. He also appoints them as executors.

Witnesses: H. Groombridge John Saunders Mary Bates

Codicil 3rd May 1784

He ratifies his will.

He now empowers his son in law and daughter to sell the property on Melcomb Regis when they think fit. The proceeds to be invested at interest and applied to the intents of the will

Witnesses: As for the will

Proved 11th August 1784. Power reserved to Mary Charles

Beneath this Stone lies the

Body of

WILLIAM FOSTER ATKINS

who died March 13th 1828

Aged 26 Years

Also THOMAS ATKINS

of Hawkhurst formerly of this Town

who died April 13th 1840

Age 75 Years

Also BARBARA Widow of the above named

THOMAS ATKINS

who died Dec 5th 1855

Aged 83 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th October 1837

Thomas Atkins of Maidstone, Banker, now of Hawkhurst, Gentleman.

He gives £100 and all his furniture, linen, china, books, prints, pictures, wines, liquors. Fuel, household effects, (except plate and plated articles)to his wife, Barbara, absolutely.

The house he now lives in near Highgate in Hawkhurst, with buildings, garden and land and all other real estate to his wife for the joint lives of herself and Sarah Donald of Aspatria, Cumberland, Spinster. If Sarah Donald dies in his wife's lifetime, then the property to his wife, for ever. If his wife dies before Sarah Donald, then all to Sarah Donald.

To his wife's nephew, Samuel Woodgate Durrant , Attorney at Law, £100 within three months after the death of testator's wife, Barbara.

The residue of his personal estate to his wife and Sarah Donald, for their joint lives, upon trust for his wife. If Sarah Donald dies in his wife's lifetime then all to his wife but if his wife dies in Sarah Donald's lifetime, then all goes to Sarah.

All estate vested in him as trustee or mortgagee to John Mercer Durrant of Hawkhurst, Yeoman and William Pain Beecham of Hawkhurst, Gentleman.

He appoints his wife and Sarah Donald, executors.

Witnesses: Mary Jeffery of Cheriton, Spinster John Jeffery, Solicitor of Hastings, George William Walker, Clerk to Messrs Beecham and Upperton, Solicitors, Hawkhurst.

Proved 30th June 1840

Here [Lyeth the] Body of

[JOHN AYERST] of

Maidstone who departed

this Life the Ninth

of October 1675 in the

41st Year of his Age

[ ] AYERST

[ ] 17[ ]

Here Lyeth also

the Body of SARAH WATTS

Daughter of the said

JOHN AYERST and wife

of EDMOND WATTS

Citizen of London who

changed this Life for another

and a Better Aug 19th 1720

in the 45th Year of her Age

Here Lyeth the Body of

Mrs SARAH WATTS

[ ]

Here Lyeth

ye Body of JANE Wife

of WILLIAM AYERST

Junr who departed

this Life April ye 16th

1709

Aged 26 Years

Left issue one

Daughter

JANE SHARPEY

Daughter of the above

said JANE AYERST

died March 16th 1781

Aged 73 Years

JANE SHARPEY died

Nov the 18th 1801

Aged [69]Years

Also MARY SHARPEY

died Febr [ ] 181[ ]

Aged 68 Years

Here Lieth the Body of

WILLIAM BAKER Cordwainer

who died April ye 28th 1716 Aged

[ ] Years left Issue one Son

Here also Lieth the Body of

ELINOR BAKER late Wife of

WM. BAKER who died

Jan ye 23rd 1732 Aged

80 Years

Here also Lieth the Body of

WILLIAM BAKER Son of

WILLIAM and SUSANNAH BAKER

who died November the 9th

1733 Aged 47 Years

[left] issue one Daughter

[ ]

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th March 1715 (1716)

It seems that William Baker, Senior was both a Cordwainer and an Inn Keeper but the victualling business was probably run day to day by his wife and son.

William Baker of Maidstone, Victualler

He leaves the lease of the house he lives in, known by the name of the Cock, to his wife, Elinor and his son William as joint tenants for the remainder of the lease. They to keep it in their own hands and not to transfer the lease or let it., except to Mr Samuel Hollister his Brewer.

They will let or assign the house if they do not want to continue it as a public house, during the remainder of the lease but not to pass it to anyone else than Samuel Hollister if it remains a public house.

When his wife and son have a reason for a Guiler of beer, he advises them to put into each Guile one seam of malt extraordinary at their own cost and charge.

If they do not follow the will he gives the house and lease to Samuel Hollister

To his wife and son, the residue of his goods, chattels, personal estate, debts owed, ready money,(his debts and funeral costs being first paid), to his wife, four sevenths and to son William, three sevenths.

To Henry Cobstick, Senior, a suite of his clothes.

He appoints his wife and son his executors.

He signs the will with his mark.

Witnesses: Elizabeth King Elizabeth King Junior Jane King

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th September 1733

William Baker of Maidstone, Victualler

First all his debts to be paid.

To his daughter, Susanna, wife of Nicholas Willard of Rochester, Shipwright, 13 shillings and 4 pence.

To Nicholas Willard, all his woollen clothes .

All the rest and residue of his personal estate to his wife, Sarah, she paying his debts and legacies and, he appoints her his executor.

Witnesses: John Stewart Cuthbert Stewart, ( ? )

Proved 9th February 1733 (1734 in the modern calendar)

BANKES see WILLETTS

BARKER see HOLLISTER

[ Illegible Earlier Inscription ]

MARY ELIZABETH Daughter

of JOHN & ELIZABETH BARLOW

died Novr. 27Th 1829

Aged 18 Months & 12 Days

RICHARD HILTON BARLOW

born 19th Oct 1818

died 19th May 1831

BARLOW see WOOTON

Formerly on East Wall of South Chancel Aisle

Hic Jacet Cadaver

ANA BARRELL Uxoris ROBERTI

BARRLELL [Clerici] Cui Peperit Tres

Filios[ ]asove Dvas Castissimo

Thoro [Haec] Obiitt Sexto Die Mai

Anno Dni 1621 Aetatis

Svae 29

Here lieth the Body of Mr ROBERT BARRETT

Sen who departed this Life the 9th of December

1699 Aged Years Sixty Five

Alsoe the Body of JOANE his Wife who

departed this Life the 4th of July 1670 Aged 3[ ]

Alsoe the Body of WILLIAM his Son who departed

this Life the 24th of December 1675 Aged 10 Y[ears]

And alsoe the Body of ROBERT BARRETT his

Grandson who dyed the 3rd July 1691

Aged 4 Moneths

MARY WHITE Widow

the 26th day of March 1766

Aged 76 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24t April 1699

Robert Barrett the Elder of Maidstone, Thread Twister

To his wife, Mary, all her rings, jewels and clothes, except for 1 gold chain, this he gives for her lifetime and after her death, to his daughter, Elizabeth, for ever.

To his wife, £5 per annum for 4 years and the house he now lives in and the adjoining house occupied by Dorothy Cripps, widow, in Week Street, Maidstone. These properties were already settled on her upon their marriage, for her lifetime, she to keep in good repair and after her death, they go to his son, Robert, for ever.

All his houses in Folkestone to his daughter, Elizabeth, for ever. Also to her, £400.

To son Robert, his house called the King's Arms, with land and an orchard, in Boxley, now or late occupied by Anne Boswell, widow . Also his house in Willington Street, Maidstone, occupied by John Woollett; also a piece of woodland he occupies, of about 5 acres adjoining the land before mentioned, on the east side; also his house or farm, with barn, stable and lands in East Sutton, now or late occupied by Simon Bates; also the house and farm, with barn and land in Headcorn, now or late occupied by John Love, for ever, subject to the payment of an annuity of £20 to his son, John, for life.

Rest and residue of goods, chattels, plate, ready money, bills, bonds, mortgages and personal estate ,

after his debts, legacies and funeral charges are paid, to son Robert, for ever. Robert id his executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Cooper, Edward Rose, George Nichols

Proved 9th January 1699 (1700)

Here Lyeth the [Body of] [ ]

late Wife of Mr ROBERT BARRETT

and Daughter of

JOHN FULLAGAR late of Lan[gley ?]

Gent deced. Who departed

this Life the 23rd of December

1705 Aged 40 Years

Here Lyeth the Body of the above

said Mr ROBERT BARRETT

[who] departed this Life

the 13th of December Anno Domi 17[14]

Aged 54 Years

Here Lyeth the [Body of]

[ ] Daughter of [ ]

[ ]

Also ROBERT BARRETT

his Son who dyed [ ]

[ ] 1724 Aged 26 Y[ears]

Underneath are deposited

the Remains of

TIMOTHY DAVIES

born November 28th 1799

died March 22nd 1834

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th January 1713 (1714 in modern calendar)

Robert Barrett of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He is weak in body.

His house, dye house, stable, outhouses, yard and garden in Maidstone in his possession and his house called Popehole, with a barn, stable, garden, orchard and parcels of land belonging in Lenham and Boughton Malherbe, lately occupied by Jeffery Filmer, also his house occupied by Robert Judde and his house, stable, barn and orchard, land and woodland of about 23 acres in Stockbury lately occupied by Robert Greenhill, now by Christopher Foord, which are, by an indenture of 24th December 1685, settled, ( on son, Robert ? )

He gives to his eldest daughter, Elizabeth Barrett, his house, barn, stable and orchard, called Marsden ?, with land of about 30 acres in Boughon Malherbe occupied by Peter Austen.

To his daughters, Mary and Hester Barrett, his house, barn, outhouse, yard, garden, orchard and land of about 20 acres in Boughton Malherbe, occupied by Edward Love.

To his daughters, Ann and Susan Barrett, his house called Humphreys, with a barn, stables, malt house, outhouse, closes, yards, garden and orchard and about 20 acres of land in Boughton Malherebe, lately occupied by Thomas Britcher, now by Henry Apleton, also his 2 lodges and land and woodland of about 40 acres in Boughton Malherbe, near to Humphreys, now of late occupied by Henry Apleton, together with his right title and interest and term of years to come, equally shared.

Also to daughters Ann and Susan, after the death of Mary Barrett, widow, his mother in law, (step mother ?), his 2 houses, yards, outhouses, stables and gardens of about 1 acre in week Street, Maidstone, occupied by Dorothy Cripps and Elizabeth Barrett.

To his daughters, Mary and Hester, his house known as the Queen's Arms,* with the stable and brewhouse, outhouse, garden and orchard, together about 1 acre in Boxley lately occupied by Richard Harrison, now by John Medherst and his small house and orchard in Bearstead and Thurnham in Stinton ? Street, now or late occupied by Thomas Feakins.

His house, barn, stable, outhouse, garden and orchard and land in East Sutton lately occupied by Simon Bates now by Joseph Rugsby; also his house and malthouse, barn, stables, garden and orchard with land of about 12 acres in Grafty Green, Boughton Malherbe, late occupied by Jeffery Filmer now by Edward Cook ?, to be sold by his executors and then pay his debts and legacies. He gives the last properties to daughters, Elizabeth and Mary, who are his executors. Any surplus money to all his daughters, equally shared.

His daughters to receive the rents and profits of their respective legacies

He appoints daughter, Elizabeth guardian of of his daughter, Susan, until she is 16.

He appoints daughter, Mary guardian of his daughter, Hester, until she is 16.

To his son, Robert and daughters, Elizabeth, Mary, Anne, Susan and Hester, £10 each, within 1 month of his death.

Rest and residue of goods, chattels, household stuff, plate, rings, jewels, ready money, book debts, other debts, rents, arrears of rent, mortgages, bonds, bills, books and personal estate, not already bequeathed, except such plate, linen or other household goods by word of mouth already given, to all his daughters, equally shared after payment of his debts, legacies and funeral costs.

Witnesses: Margaret Shadwell ?, S. Fuller ?, H. Cukow ?

Proved 10th February 1714 (1715)

* Queen's Arms, should this be King's Arms ? See will of his father, above.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th September 1828

Timothy Davies of Maidstone, Saddle and Harness Maker.

He appoints his sister, Sarah Davies of Stone Street, Llandovey, Carmarthenshire, Spinster, his executor. He first directs his funeral and probate costs are paid from his personal estate.

To his sister, Sarah, his freehold house and shop, where he lives, on Gabriel's Hill in Maidstone; also 4 houses on St Faith's Green , Maidstone, occupied by W. Guildersleeves, Richard Tennings, John Norman and Thomas Torrington, which he purchased from [ ] Sloman and 3 cottages in Chancery Lane, Doctor's Fields, Maidstone, occupied by [ ] Iremonger, Widow and [ ]Luckhurst, which he purchased from Robert James Mann; also his house at Wainscott in Frindsbury, occupied by Sarah Ayers, Widow, which he purchased from Lieutenant Baker. Also, the rest and residue of his real estate, all to his sister, Sarah, for her lifetime, subject to the payment of an annuity of £20 to his youngest sister, Esther Davies, for life.

After the death of his sister, Sarah, he gives all the above freehold estate to his sister, Esther Davies, for life and after the death of the survivor of his sisters, then to his nephew, William Hollis Miller of St John's College, Cambridge, son of his late sister, Ann, wife of Captain Miller, for ever.

His sisters can lease all or part of the estate for a term not exceeding 7 years. They to keep the properties in good repair, out of the rents.

All his furniture, stock in trade, ready money, mortgages, bonds, bills, note of hand, securities for money, his shares in the New Kent Life and Annuity Institute and in the Guardian Fire and Insurance Company and all other shares; the residue of his personal estate, to his sister, Sarah, absolutely.

Witnesses: John Monckton, Solicitor, Maidstone, Edward I Barker, John Kemp, Clerks to Mr Monckton.

Codicil 30th August 1830

Since making the will he has purchased the freehold house and shop on Gabriel's Hill, formerly occupied by James Dodewell, since by [ ] Wakeford and now by Christopher Harris, Linen Draper and where he now lives. He directs that an annuity of £30 is charged on this property for his illegitimate child. He gives the property to John Monckton and his friend, Thomas Hall Durrant, of Maidstone, Grocer, upon trust. They to pay the annuity towards the maintenance and education of Richard Lewis Davies Tiesdale , now 11 months old, the child of Ann Tiesdale of Maidstone, Spinster. When his son, Richard is 21 he to receive the rents and profits of the property. After his death, if in the lifetime of his sister, Sarah Davies , she to have the property for life and after her death, her sister Esther to have it for life.

After the death of the survivor, then to William Hollis Miller, for ever

Rest of will ratified.

Witnesses: Edward I Barker, John Kemp, J. B. Jude, Clerks to Mr Monckton.

Proved 30th April 1834

Beneath this Stone are Deposited

the Remains of

THOMAS BARTRAM

who departed this Life 18th June [1772]

[Aged] [ ] Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th January 1772

Thomas Bartram of Maidstone, Upholder (Upholsterer)

To George Nidsdale of Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, London, Upholder and brother in law, Joseph Nash of Buckland near Reigate, Surrey, Farmer, £1,400 from his personal estate, upon trust, to invest in the Public Funds and pay interest earned to his wife Catherine during the minority of any of their children living towards their maintenance and education.

If his wife remarries or does not use the interest as directed, then the trustees are to apply the interest directly.

They are to transfer the principal sum to his child / children at their respective ages of 21.

If he dies leaving no children by his wife or they die under 21, with no issue, then the interest to be paid to his wife for her own benefit, for life. After her death or failure of issue, the £1,400 to his brother, Richard and sister, Mary, wife of Joseph Nash, his sister, Margaret Martin and brother, Robert, equally shared.

After payment of his debts, funeral and probate charges, the residue of his goods, chattels, stock in trade, money, securities for money, personal estate and effects, to his wife, she to bring and educate up his children in a manner suitable to their rank and station in life.

Remainder of his personal estate, after his wife's death, to his children, as she directs by will or otherwise. She will be guardian of his children but if she does not act in their best interests then the trustees to be guardians. He appoints his wife executor.

Witnesses: Jane Punnett, Durrant Punnett

Proved 7th December 1772

[ ]

JAMES BAXTER

Died 23rd December 177[ ]

Aged 87 Years

[Also]

ALICIA NIGHTINGALE

Died 20th May 1783

Aged 65 Years

BEAL see BESBECH

In Memory of

JOHN DELAP BEAUMONT

who departed this Life May

31st 1830 Aged 49 Years

Leaving a Widow & 6 Daughters

Also HANNAH MARIA

fourth Daughter of the above

who died Sept 28th 1830

Aged 18 Years

Also MARY JANE his Daughter

who died August 4th 1831

Aged 20 Years

Also CHARLOTTE

Wife of the above

JOHN DELAP BEAUMONT

who died Feb 16th 1842

Aged 56 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th March 1830

John Delap Beaumont of Maidstone, Brazier.

He is “ailing in body”.

He appoints his wife, Charlotte, his executor. His debts, funeral and probate charges to be first paid.

He has a policy of Assurance on his life in the London Life Association Office for £500 dated about the 15th June 1821, this to his wife, absolutely. Also to his wife, his leasehold house, where he lives in Maidstone and adjoining premisses in the occupation of Alfred Lashiner ?, for the remainder of the lease, subject to paying the rents and observing the covenants.

His furniture, fixtures, stock in trade, ready money, securities for money, debts due, personal estate and effects, after payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, to his wife, Charlotte, absolutely.

Witnesses: M. Monckton, Solicitor, Maidstone, Edward Barker, his Clerk.

Proved 25th August 1830

Including a small brass depicting Beeston and his wife kneeling, with their children behind them. The inscription is from the Reverend Cave-Brown's History of All Saints. It is not on the 1996-97 survey, then and now, not visible ?

“Christus Mihi Vita, Mors Mihi Lucrum”

Here Lieth Interred the Bodie of

RICHARD BEESTON, Clerke, Mester of Arts

who departed this Life the 26th Day of Dec 1640

and left issue by ELIZABETH his Wife

Daughter of JOHN PAWLE, Gent

Fower Sonnes and Three Daughters

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st March 1640

Richard Beeston, Vicar of All Saints

To the poor of Yalding, where he was Minister for 32 years, £4 to be distributed by the Overseer of the Poor.

To his cousin William Beeston of H???bethy ?, Gentleman, 40 shillings for a ring of remembrance.

To his niece, Sara Bickman, 40 shillings.

To his niece, Mary Symonds, £5

To each of his maid servants with him at his death, 5 shillings and a pair of gloves.

His goods, chattels, utensils and household implements, plate, jewels and debts not before or later given, to his wife, Elizabeth, for the payment of his debts, legacies and funeral costs. He appoints her as his executor.

To each of his 4 sons, John, Richard, Nicholas, Paul and his 2 daughters, Alice and Elizabeth Beeston a silver gilt spoon with their initials and birth dates engraved for their remembrance.

To his sons, John and Richard, at 21 years of age, £15 each. John was born on the 17th of September 1623, Richard on the 5th October 1632. To his sons, Nicholas and Paul at 21 years of age, £20. Nicholas was born on the 17th of October 1633 , Paul on the 20th March 1635.

To his daughters, Alice and Elizabeth at 18 years of age or day of marriage if earlier, £50 each. If one of them die before then, the survivor has the whole £100. If both die then their brothers to equally share the £100.

To his 2 daughters, all rents and profits due upon a lease granted by him to Thomas Turner, Gentleman of Loddington, Maidstone on a house with land, called Vinters. The lease is dated 28th December 1639. The income towards their maintenance and education, so that is not chargeable to their mother. If one dies before then, ½ the income to his sons, John and Richard, equally shared, if both die before the end of the lease, the income to sons Richard and Paul, equally shared.

To his wife, for life, his real estate in East Barming and 6 acres in Maidstone by a lane leading to East Farleigh bridge and a house in Maidstone occupied by Thomas Brooke behind Middled Row. This is in lieu of her Dower Rights.

His house called the Bell House, (an inn ?) and land in East Barming leased to Francis Tilden and a little wood of 3 roods, he purchased from the wife and heirs of Daniel Bickman, to his son, Richard for ever.

His other real estate in East Barming and land near the bridge in East Farleigh, to son Paul, after his mother's death, for ever.

To son, John and his lawful heirs of his body, at 21 years of age, his 3 houses in Stone Street, Maidstone and his real estate at Ightham, Wateringbury and Yalding. In default of any heirs, the best of the houses in Stone Street, occupied by Alice, Lady Sackvile, to son Richard, for ever. The adjoining house, which he occupies, to son Richard, for ever. The 3rd house closer to the little bridge, occupied by Norton Cherry, Gentleman, to son Paul for ever, together with the house in Wateringbury before given to son John, if John has no lawful heirs.

To son Richard, land in Yalding given to son John if John leaves no lawful heirs, the property in Ightham to son Richard on the same condition.

His wife to take rents for son John's maintenance and education at school “abroad”, not at home until he is 16 at the cost of £20 per annum.

To son Richard and his lawful heirs, at 21 years of age, his house and land at East Peckham. In default of heirs, then to son John and his heirs. Until Richard is 21 his mother to receive the rents and also educate him “abroad” until he is 16, with £20 per annum.

To son Paul and his lawful heirs, at 21 years of age, his 2 houses and land in Frittenden. In default of heirs, then to son John for ever. As before his mother to receive the rents and allow £14 per annum for his education. Son Nicholas also to be educated at £14 per annum.

He appoints Mr John Paule, his father in law, to be Overseer of his will and give him 40 shillings for a ring of remembrance............................................

The will is not witnessed.

Proved 6th February 1641

Note in the margin dated 16th November 1655

The will was not administered by Elizabeth Beeston and is now granted to Elizabeth Garrard, formerly Beeston, the daughter.

Here Lieth the Body of

Mrs BRIDGETT [ BELFORD ? ] who died

the 15th of March 17[ ]8 Aged 75 Years

Also the Body of Mrs MARY

PEMBLE Daughter of Capt

GUSTAVUS BELFORD

and Sister to Lieut General BELFORD

who died the 24th of February

1774 Aged 58 Years

Also here Lieth the Body of

General BELFORD many Years

Commander of the First Battalion

of the Royal Artillery who died the

1st of July 1780 Aged 68 Years

Also Mrs ELIZH. LOVETT who died

April the 29th 1785 Aged 66 Years

Also Mrs ESTHER HARRIS another

Daur of Capt GUSTAVUS BELFORD

and Sister to General BELFORD

who died Decr the 16th 1785

Aged 72 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd September 1777

William Belford, General and Colonel, H.M. Own Royal Regiment of Artillery.

To his friend, Reverend Dale Lovet of Town Malling, Middlesex (sic) and Major General William Phillips of Grosvenor Street, Middlesex, £1,000, upon trust, to invest in Public or other securities at their discretion. The interest towards the maintenance and education of William Belford, otherwise,

Barber, now 11 years old and at school in Rochester. When trustees think it is time, they to use principal to purchase a commission in the army or advancement in the world. If William dies before the whole sum can be used, the the £1,000 or what remains to his (legitimate) sons, Gustavus and William , equally shared.

To each of his two sisters, Esther Harris and Elizabeth Lovet, £50 and a gold ring of 1 guinea value.

To each of his trustees, 20 guineas.

Trustees to pay Mary Barber, who lives with him, an annuity of £20, drawn from his estate.

His real estate to Dale Lovet, John Lade and Charles Robinson, upon trust, half the estate to the benefit of his son, Gustavus, for life, after his death, then to his widow. If he leaves no widow, then to his lawfully begotten children, equally shared. In default of any heirs, to his son, William, for life, after his death, as for Gustavus.

One half of the estate to the benefit of son, William and after his death, in default of any heirs, to Gustavus, in default of any heirs, then to his sisters, Hester Harris and Elizabeth Lovet, equally shared.

Residue of gods, chattels and personal estate, after his debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, also the annuity to Mary Barber and other legacies, to his trustees, upon trust.

Half of the money of his personal estate, to the benefit of each of his sons, Gustavus and William.

He appoints his trustees his executors.

Witnesses: Johnson Macarel Bn. Chandler Junior Henry Buckton

Codicil 20th January 1778

£100 to Mrs Mary Barber over and above the annuity given. His watch is at the watchmakers.

No Witnesses.

Codicil 30th June 1780

To Mary Barber of Harbledown, an additional annuity of £10, making a total of £30.

He revokes the bequest to his natural son, William Belford, an Ensign in the 13th Regiment of Foot. The interest of the £1,000 in the 3% Bank Annuities to be held, in trust, by Captains Richard Chapman and William Grant, both of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, until his son is 25 and to purchase anything necessary for his advancement in the army. When he is 25 the £1,000 to be transferred to him.

Witnesses: D. Cotton ?, Surgeon, Ann Weelman ? Mark of Rosamond Cotton ?

Affidavit 2nd August 1780

John Macarel of Canterbury, Gentleman and Benjamin Chandler of Canterbury, Surgeon, are sworn on oath. They were very well acquainted with General Belford of Harbledown and familiar with his handwriting and signature. They have carefully examined the will and codicils , particularly the one not witnessed , dated 20th January 1778 and agree they are all in in Belford's hand.

WILLUS BELL Gen Obiit

26th die May 1698

ANN BELL Ob

July 10th 1741

Aged 79

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd May 1698

William Bell of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He is sick and weak in body.

To his daughter, Elizabeth Bell, his house and land in Boughton Monchelsea.

All the rest of his real estate to his wife Ann, for ever. He appoints his wife executor.

Witnesses: John Clarke Edward Foord John Petley

Proved 4th August 1698

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th November 1736

Ann Bell of Maidstone, Widow.

To her son in law, Robert Hammond and her daughters, Ann Bell and Martha Bell, her 2 houses and gardens, occupied by Mr [ ] [H]oar ?, the other by Mrs [ ] Hunt, against the Cock alehouse, also 2 other houses, one lately occupied by Samuel Pointer, the other by Thomas Russell, also another house formerly occupied by William Post and lately by Widow Basset. The last 3 houses are in East Lane, Maidstone and were given to her by her late husband William Bell, Gentleman.

Her debts to be paid and her executors to sell as much of her real estate as is needed to pay the debts. And then pay her son, John Bell and daughter Barbara Harris, £10 each.

She gives her goods and personal estate to daughters, Ann and Martha to be her executors.

Witnesses: John Petley Henry Nurse Clifford, Senior David Petley

Proved 11th July 1741. Power reserved to Martha Bell

[ ]

Also HORACE their [Son]

died November the [ ] [1]81[ ]

Aged 9 Years

Also HENRY JOH[N] [th]eir [Son]

died January the [ ] 182[3]

Aged 22 years

Also FREDERIC WILLIAM th[eir] Son

died the 10th of February 18[ ]

Aged 16 Years

Also ELIZABETH BENNETT

died the 3rd of July 1832

Aged [5]9 Years

Also EDWARD SANDERS Jun

Surgeon died 29th of May

1838 Aged 36 Years

Also CATHERINE ANN Daughter of

EDWARD and CATHERINE SANDERS

died the 7th of June 18[4]1

Aged 28 Years

In Memory of JOHN BESBECH

who died Oct 27th 1714

Aged 54 Years

Also LYDIA his Wife and their

three Children JOHN MARY and

JAMES

Likewise ROBT. BEAL Gent died

April 3rd 1755 Aged 101 Years

and 8 Months

Of RICHD. BORMAN Gent who

died Nov 22nd 1774 Aged 94 Years

And of BEAL BORMAN Gent who

died April 1st 1780 Aged 66 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th May 1756

Beal Borman of Maidstone, Gentleman.

To his brother, Richard, for life, an annuity of £20, charge on his real estate.

To his brother, Robert, ½ of his house, stable, oasthouse garden and orchard and land of about 10 acres, arable and hops, at Rocky Hill, alias Rotten Hill or Westree, Maidstone, now or late occupied by Thomas Wattell; also land at of about 76 acres at Brenzett alias Brensett and Brookland alias Brokeland, now or late occupied by John Luckhurst; also his house, stable and outhouse in Week Street, Maidstone in his own occupation, also all other freehold estate, for ever. Subject to the payment of the £20 annuity to his brother, Richard.

To the Rev. John Sheldon and Sibella, his wife, testator's sister, the other ½ of the real estate and to Sibella's heirs, for ever, subject to the payment of the annuity to Richard Borman, (£10 from each half ?)

To the Rev. Herbert Jenkins, Minister of the Separate Congregation of Protestant Dissenters at Maidstone, of which he is a member, £20. To the poor of the same church, £10, to be distributed by the Minister.

To the servant with him at his death, £5.

His plate, linen, household goods, implements and furniture to Robert Borman and Sibella Sheldon, equally shared.

The rest and residue of money, securities for money, goods, chattels and personal estate, after payment of his debts, legacies, probate and funeral charges, to Robert Borman, John Sheldon and Sibella Sheldon, equally shared. They are his executors.

Witnesses: ( ? ) Richard Greenhill Samuel Eastchurch

Proved 28th August 1780 Effects of deceased valued at less than £300

BLAKE see MERCER

BLANCHARD see ELVI[ ]

Within this Vault are Deposited the

Remains of Mrs ANNA BLOMER Wife of

ANTHONY BLOMER Esq one of his Majesty's

Justices of the Peace of this County

She died the 19th of April 1770

Aged 35 Years

Also of MARY BLOMER their Daughter

who died the 12th of September 1760

Aged 10 Weeks and 3 Days

Also of the above named

ANTHONY BLOMER who died the

5th of January 1784 Aged 54 Years

Also of ISAAC MASON THEALE

his Grandson who was born the

14th of April 1785 and died the 28th

of May following

[Also] of GEORGE FARBRACE THEALE Esq

Major in the Army another Grandson

who died the 17th of January 1827

Aged 41 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th January 1784

Anthony Blomer of Maidstone, Esquire.

His body to be buried near his late wife in the family vault in All Saints, Maidstone.

To his daughter, Mary Blomer all his real estate (no details) and his goods, chattels, effects and personal estate, for ever. He appoints her to be his executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Milner James Teale Thomas Durrant Punnett

Proved 20th March 1784

BLUNT see ROGERS

Beneath are Deposited

the Remains of

MARY Wife of

WM. BODMAN

died Jany 30th 1830

Aged 51 Years

Also the aforesaid

WM. BODMAN

who died August

14th 1833

Aged 54 years

[ ]

MARIA

CLARING BOLD

Obiit XXVIII

Novembris

Anno Dom

1687

Here Lieth the Body of

SARAH the Wife of WILLM.

BOOTS Surgeon who departed this life the

[ ]

MARY ELIOT

Widow of

WILLIAM ELIOT

of the Royal Navy

died March 2nd 1834

Aged 75 Years

BORMAN see BESBECH

HIC jacet Corpus FRANCISCI

BOVRNE Gnuper ? de Maidstone

Gen qui obiit Decimo

die Octobris Anno Domi 1678

Aetatis Svae 77

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd September 1678

Francis Bourne of Maidstone, Gentleman.

To his sister, Sarah Clarke, £10

To his kinsman, William Clarke, £25

To kinsman, James Clarke, £20 to redeem his writings out of the hands of the Churchwardens and Overseers of Lenham.

To his kinsman, Leonard Clarke, £10.

To his cousins, Leonard Smith and his brother James Smith, 40 shillings each to buy them a ring.

To kinsman, James Clarke, ½ of the tithes belonging to the Manor of Marby in Harrietsham and Frinsted.

To his wife, Anne and his brother, William Bourne of Linsted, Gentleman, all household goods and implements, equally shared. His wife has the sole use of the goods for her lifetime.

His brother, William is his executor. To his executor, after his debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid, all his other goods, chattels, real and personal estate, bills, bonds, ready money, debts and credits.

Witnesses: Robert French ?, the mark of Margaret Wheastone ?

Proved 1st May 1679

BRENCHLEY see FERRALL

[ ]

[ ] the Body of

[ ] BROOK Svnne of

[ ] BROOK Iron Munger

[who] departed this Life y[e]

[ ] of Feberary 1675 Aged

11 Yeares

[ ]

Beneath

this Stone lie the Remains of

ELIZABETH Daughter of

WILLIAM & ANN BROWNE

who departed this Life

the 7th February 1820

Aged 16 Years

Also the above named

WILLIAM BROWNE

who departed this Life

the 3rd May [ ]

Aged 70 Years

Also ANN Wife of the above named

WILLIAM BROWNE

who departed this Life

the 4th August 1833 Aged 70 Years

Here Lieth

the Remains of

WILLIAM BRYANT

Majr. Surgeon

of Chatham

died March the 3rd

[1816] Aged 64 Years

SARAH BRYANT

[Wife] of the above

WILLIAM BRYANT

died Sept. 7th [1827]

Aged 66 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 3rd December 1811

William Bryant the Elder, of Chatham, Gentleman, (Major Surgeon, probably of the Royal Marines)

He desires to be buried in the parish he dies in.

His copyhold estate at Salt Hill, Farnham, Berkshire, to his wife, Sarah, for life. After her death, then to his nephews, Jacob George Bryant and William Bryant, upon trust.

One half of the rents and profits to the benefit of his niece, Margaret Hooper, wife of Thomas Hills Hooper of Chatham, Gentleman, for her lifetime, free from the control and debts of her husband or any future husband.

After her death, then to the benefit of her children in equal portions if more than one. In default of any children, then to the benefit of his niece, Anna Watherston, wife of Thomas Watherston, Surgeon, Royal Marines, for her lifetime. After her death, as before, to her children's benefit and in default of children, then remains with his trustees, Jacob George and William Bryant.

He gives the other half of the estate's benefits to niece, Anna Watherston, for life, then as above but in default of children of Anna to the benefit of Margaret Hooper fir life and in default of children of Margaret, to Jacob George and William Bryant, for ever.

He gives a part share in the Manor of Down Basine ?, houses, farms and land in Northolt, Ryclift ? and Itteringham or Ikenham, Middlesex, to his wife, Sarah, for life and after her death, to Jacob George Bryant, for ever.

His share of land and premises in the hamlet of Coundon in Allesley and Ryton, Warwickshire, to his wife, Sarah, for life. After her death, then to his nephews, Jacob George and William Bryant, for ever.

His share in houses in Chatham High Street, occupied by himself and William Marsh, to his wife, Sarah, for life and after her death, to Jacob George and William Bryant, for ever.

His share in several houses near the Bell on the Brook, Chatham, given to him by the will of Ann Buck, widow, to his wife, for life and after her death, then to James Buck of Queen Street, Chatham, Shipwright, for ever.

His freehold or copyhold estate in Dagenham, Essex, and his share of several houses in Mulberry Court, and White Cross Alley, in St. Leonard's, Shoreditch, to his nephew, William Bryant, upon trust, William to permit his mother, Margaret Bryant to have from the rents and profits an annuity of £40 for life.

By virtue of a mortgage indenture dated 24th June 1807 made between Thomas Bentley and Jacob Ashley of Chatham, Brewer and ? , of the first part, Thomas Percy of Brompton, Gillingham, Gentleman, (nominated in trust for Bentley and Ashley), of the 2nd part and the testator of the 3rd part, the sum of £3,450 was devised ?, with interest, also by a bond or obligation of the same date, under the hands and seals of Bentley and Ashley, the £3,450 is still due. ? and with interest (obscure passage).

In case the mortgage debt is not repaid in his lifetime, he gives the sum owing, with the securities to his nephews, Jacob George and William Bryant, upon trust, to recover the same and invest it in good securities and pay half of the dividends to his wife for her lifetime. The other half he gives to Jacob George and William Bryant.

He has in the Bank of England, £1,000 Bank Stock and £600 in the Navy 5% Bank Stock, he gives his wife the dividends for life and after her death, to Jacob George and William Bryant, upon trust.

From £500 of the £1,000 stock and £300 of the £600 stock, they to pay the dividends to his niece, Margaret Hooper, for life for her own absolute and sole benefit. After her death, then the £500 and £300 stock to Jacob George and William Bryant, upon trust, for the children of Margaret Hooper at 21 years of age. In default of any children, then according to the laws of intestacy.

The dividends on the £500 and £300 residue of the stock, to be paid to his niece, Anna Watherston, for life for her sole use. After her death, then upon trust, for her children, in default of children then according the laws of intestacy.

While the children of Margaret Hooper and Anna Watherston are minors, the trustees are to use income toward their maintenance and education until they are 21.

All his household furniture, plate, linen, to his wife.

His gold watch and seal to nephew, William Bryant.

He gives to Sarah Mason, widow of his late good friend, John Mason, of Cyb???ham, in Farnham, Berkshire, Yeoman, £30.

To Thomas Hills Hooper, £50; to his good friend, John Townson of Chatham, Gentleman and William Snow of Salt Hill, Farnham, Berkshire, Shopkeeper, , William Frost of Cockspur Street, Charing Cross, Grocer, Frusanna Skinner of St. Margaret's, Rochester, John Venning of Chatham, Gentleman and Charles Townson of Chatham, Stationer, £20 each.

To Charles Newcombe of Stoke near Coventry, Esquire, £10

To the Free School supported by voluntary contributions in New Road, Chatham, £20, to be used at the discretion of the Reverend Doctor Law, Archdeacon of Rochester, if he is living then, if not, by the then Archdeacon.

Rest and residue of his estate, after his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid, to his wife, Sarah, absolutely.

Witnesses: Bury Hutchinson, Anthony Crosby, William Vines, Brown's Hall, London.

Codicil 28th February 1816

He had bequeathed to Sarah Mason of Farnham, £30, to William Snow of London, John Townson of Chatham and William Frost of London, £20 each, he now revokes these bequests.

He gives his nephew, Jacob George Bryant, £50.

Rest of will ratified.

Witnesses: Stephen Lamprey, Solicitor, Maidstone, Mary Ann L'Bap ? Pauley

Proved 26th September 1816

BURGH see MAY

In this Vault

[Lie] Interr'd the Remains of

JAMES CALDER Esq

who died January the 14th 1777

Aged 34 Years

Also of ELIZABETH the Wife of

Major Genl. Sir HENRY CALDER

Bart of Park House who died May

the 13th 1786 in the 4[9th] Year of her Age

Also the above named Majr Genl.

Sir HENRY CALDER Bart C[olonel ?] of

the 30th Regt and Lieutenant Governor

of Gibraltar who died Febr 3rd 1792

Aged 5[0] Years

Also LOUISA Lady CALDER Widow

of the above named Major Genl

Sir HENRY CALDER Bart who died

7th of Novr 1820 Aged 69 Years

Here Lyeth the Body of Mr

JOHN CALLANT Aged Sixty Six

Yeares and departed this Life

the 27th of February 1698*

Here lyeth the Body of

ANNE CALLANT

Widow of JOHN CALLANT

who departed this Life

[ ] July 1712 Aged [ ]

Years

Here also lyeth the Body of

JOHN CALLANT

Gentleman the Son of the said

JOHN CALLANT

and ANNE his Wife who

departed this Life the Ninth

April 1733 Aged [ ] Years

Here also lyeth the Body of

[MAR]Y CALLANT Widow of the last

[nam[ed JOHN CALLANT Gentleman

who departed this Life the 18th of N[ov]

1763 Aged 81 Years

* 1699 in the Modern Calendar

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th February 1698 (1699)

John Callant the Elder of Maidstone, Threadtwister.

He is weak in body.

To his daughter, Anne Fanting, widow, £10. If she marries again and has a child, he leaves £100 for that child at 21 years of age but not otherwise.

To his daughter, Sarah Keble, £200, this is her marriage portion and £100 more at the birth of her first child.

To son in law, John Keble and his wife, £5 each for mourning.

To his sister Deborah Savage, £5

To his daughter, Frances Callant , £300, £200 within I year of his death and £100 within 6 months of the first payment.

To daughter Elizabeth Callant, an annuity of £15, for life, charged upon his rents and profits of his real estate in Luton (Chatham), Stockbury, Halstow, Upchurch and Sutton Valence.

To his sister, Sarah Whitehead, widow.

To his wife, Anne, the house he now lives in, for life, she keeping it in good repair, after her death, then to his son, John for ever.

To his wife and son John, his land and hop grounds near Stone Style in Boxley, profits shared equally and after his wife's death, to son John, for ever.

All other real estate, including newly built houses adjoining his own house, to son John for ever.

His wife and son, John, to keep up his trade and share the profits. Also to them his goods, chattels, household stuff, money, plate and personal estate, equally shared, (except the joint stock or trade, which is not to be divided until his wife's death, unless she desires that to be done).

His wife and son John are his executors.

To his brother, James Callant, £5

Witnesses: John Blunt Thomas Trigg John Weekly ? Senior

Proved 23rd May 1699

[ ]

GARRETUS CALLANT

Armiger

[died] vth August [Anno]

Domini MDCCXXI

Anno Aetatis LXXVI

Also here lyeth the Body of

HEATH CALLANT Gent

the Son of JOHN CALLANT Gent

deceased and Nephew to the [said]

GARRET CALLANT

who died the Twenty Fifth of

September 1735 Aged 34 Years

Here lyeth the Body of JOHN CALLANT

[Son of] JOHN & MARY CALLANT

[Brot]her of the above

[HE]ATH CALLANT

who died the 26th day of April 174[2]

[Aged] [ ]5 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th July 1721

Garrett Callant of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He is weak in body.

To his friend, Robert Salmon of Maidstone, Gentleman, Neoaks Wood, which he bought from one Leixford in Wouldham or adjacent parish, also his ½ share of 6 acres of hops in Boxley, lately belonging to Mrs Whitehead, for ever.

To his nephew, John Callant all other his Manors, houses, lands in Kent or elsewhere, for his lifetime and after his death, ½ of the estate to Heath Callant, eldest son of John Callant, for ever.

The other ½ to John Callant, youngest son of John Callant , for ever.

To his cousin, ( ? ) and his wife, £50 each, to their 3 children or such as live to 21 years of age, £50 each.

To his man servant and maid, with him at time of his death, £20 each.

His coach and horses and residue of personal estate, after his debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid, to Robert Salmon, absolutely, Salmon is his executor.

He signs the will with his mark

Witnesses:J. Weekes D. Fuller John Blunt

Proved 15th December 1721

Here Lies [ ]

ELIZA[BETH] [Daughter of ?]

JOHN and [MARY ?] CALLANT

who [departed this ]Life

the [ ] 1736

[ ]

[ ] [CA]LLANT

Sister [ ]

[ ]

ARNOLD CARTER M.D.

Died 19th October

1801

Aged 39 Years

Also the Remains of

FRANCES CORRALL Daughter

of Mr ROBERT and HANNAH

[CORR]ALL who died the 14th of

November 1785 Aged 16 Years

Likewise the Remains of

CHARLES CORRALL Gent

Son of the above

who died the 5th of May 1807

Aged 42 Years

Also the Body of

ELIZABETH MINGAY

Relict of JAMES MINGAY

Esq of Thetford in the

County of Norfolk & Daughter

of the above who died the 1st of

February 1817

Aged 52 Years

Also PHILIP CORRALL

died May 21st 1840

Aged 72 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will dated 22nd November 1839

Philip Corrall of Maidstone, Banker

He appoints John Mercer, Esquire and Alexander Randall, Esquire, both of Maidstone, executors.

All his property to them, in trust, to pay his debts and terminate his engagements at the bank.

His real estate to his sister, Ann Carter, for her lifetime. After her death, his Little Calund Farm, with Impton and Tottington Woods in Aylesford and Burham and 1 acre of land purchased from Mr Burke, to John Mercer, Junior, a Clerk at his bank.

At the death of his sister, Ann Carter, then to Frederick Thomas Mercer, his godson, China ? Court Farm at Chart and 4 cottages in Upper Stone Street, Maidstone.

The residue and money in the Public Funds, shares, money lent on mortgage, goods, chattels and effects, to his sister Ann Carter.

Witnesses: James Tadman, Gentleman of Maidstone, George Richard Streatfield, Gentleman of Maidstone.

Codicil 1st April 1840

He is possessed of £16,000, his proportion of the capital in the Kentish Bank. He gives this to friends and partners, John Mercer and Alexander Randall. They to pay £1,000 per annum to his sister, Ann Carter, for life and £40 per annum to his bailiff, James Cole, for life.

Rest of will confirmed.

Witnesses:As for will.

Codicil 9th April 1840

To John Mercer, Junior, £2,000, charged with the payment of £80 per annum to his sister, Ann Carter.

To his friend Thomas Day, Esquire and John Hall, Salesman, £100 each.

To Stephen Link Hazell, £50 and to each of his 4 other clerks, at the bank, £20; he also gives £200 to the west Kent Infirmary and £100 each to the National and Blue Coat schools at Maidstone.

Rest of will and codicil conformed.

Witnesses: Charles Stone, Servant to Mr Corrall, Mary Pope of the College ?, Maidstone.

Affidavit 5th June 1840

James Tadman, under oath, states he was a witness to the will of the deceased and was present with George Streatfield when they both witnessed the will in presence of the deceased.

Proved 11th June 1840

CHADWICKE see FULLAGAR

In Memory of

MARY CLEMMENT

who died Oct 30th 1821

Aged 37 Years

Also THOMAS CLEMMENT

died Nov 19th 1829

Aged 32 Years

Beneath

this Stone are Deposited

the Remains of

ELIZABETH Wife of

JAMES COLE of this Parish

who departed this Life

[ ]

Interred the Body of

CATHERINE COLLISON the Eldest

Daughter of ZACHARIAS COLLISON

and DOROTHEA his Wife who

departed this Life the 24th day of

October Anno Domini 1699 and

in the 20th Year of her Age

Here Lyeth Interred ye Body of EDMOND

COLVILL Sonn of EDMOND COLVILL

late of this Parish deceased

who departed this Life ye 16th day of June

Anno Domini 1632 in ye

37th Year of his Age

Beneath

[lie the] Remains of

WILLM. COOKE Surgeon who died

29th Sept 1810 Aged 29 Years

Also of

JOHN JAMES COOKE

One of the Jurats of this Corporation

who died October 4th 1822

Aged [4]9 Years

Also Capt JAMES COOKE

who died August 31st 1826

Aged 42 Years

Also MARY Daughter of

Capt JAMES & MARY HANNAH

COOKE died Dec 30th 1829

Aged 13 Years

Also DOROTHY KIRKHAM COOKE

Wife of the above J.J. COOKE

who died August 1st 1848

in the 72nd Year of her Age

Also her Grand Daughter

ANNE MARY SANDERS

died Dec 11th 1831

Aged 17 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st August 1810

William Cooke of West Malling, Surgeon.

To his brother, John James Cooke of Maidstone, Gentleman, his revisionary interest in and to the sum of £150 given by his late brother, Thomas Cooke and all his personal estate and effects.

He requests his brother, John James, to accept the £150 in part payment of the debt he owes to brother John James and father, John. He appoints his brother John James, executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Weeks, Senior and Thomas Weeks, Junior

Proved 11th March 1811

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd October 1822

John James Cooke of Maidstone, Attorney at Law.

All his goods, chattels, lands, money, bonds, debt and effects to Thomas Hills of Maidstone, Baker and Alexander Randall of Maidstone, Gentleman, upon trust, they to pay his debts and funeral charges.

The rest and residue of his effects to be sold and the money to be invested, his wife to receive the interest for life. After her death, the principal sum to be equally shared between his 4 daughters at their respective ages of 21. The share of any of them who die before then, to the survivors, equally shared.

Witnesses: Walter Hills, Martha James, Ann Lavender

Proved 9th December 1822

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th August 1826

James Cooke, Esquire of Maidstone, late Captain of H.M. 94th Regiment of Foot

He appoints his wife, Mary Hannah and his friend John Cribb Stephens of Maidstone, Gentleman, executors.

To them his goods, chattels, effects and personal estate and all his part share he is entitled to under the will of his late father, John Cooke, personal or real and all other real estate, except trust estate, upon trust. This is subject to payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs

His wife to have as much household furniture, plate, linen and china as she will used in her lifetime, she also to have £50.

The remainder of his household goods to be sold and proceeds invested in Government or real securities and the interest earned to be used towards the maintenance and education of his children until they are respectively 21, when the trust fund to be equally shared among them.....................

Witnesses: Frances Cooke, Spinster , Walter Hills, Solicitor of Maidstone, John B. Holman, Clerk to Messrs Stephens and Hills.

Proved 18th November 1826

COOPER see PAULEY

Here Lieth the Body of

Mr JOHN CORRALL who died

June 10th 1759 Aged 66 Years

Also ANN his Wife who died

April 26th 1748 Aged 46 Years

Also ROBERT Son of

Mr ROBERT and HANNAH

CORRALL who died

May 12th 1766 Aged 9 Years

Also ROBERT CORRALL Gent

only Son of the above JOHN &

ANN CORRALL who died

June 12th 1783 Aged 49 Years

Also Mrs HANNAH CORRALL

Wife of the above ROBERT

CORRALL Gent who died

March 21st 1820 Aged 86 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th June 1783

Robert Corrall of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He confirms his marriage settlement, made when he married his wife, Hannah.

All his real estate to his children, John, Charles, Philip, Ann, Elizabeth and Frances, for ever, equally shared.

All the businesses he is concerned with to be managed and carried on with by his executors for the benefit of his wife and children, until son, Charles is 25, when, if the executors think he is fit, to assign the above to him. If they do not think is is not the right time, they are to carry on the management for as long as they think it appropriate.

After payment of his debts and funeral charges, all the residue of his personal estate to his children, equally shared at their respective aged of 21.

For those who are minors at his death, their share of his of his estate to be used towards their maintenance and education.

Son, John, Thomas Turner of Hunton and Thomas Durrant Punnett are his executors and guardians of the persons and estate of his infant children during their minorities.

Witnesses: Tomas Milner, Thomas Day, George Burr

Codicil 12th June 1783

To his wife, Hannah, all household good, furniture, plate, linen, china and effects, absolutely.

Witnesses: Thomas Milner, Thomas Day.

Proved 15th August 1783

CORRALL see CARTER

[ ]

WILLIAM COSFORD

[who died]

[April] 12th 1708

[ ]

FRANCES his Wife

[who died]

[June] 18th 1722 Aged

80 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11th March 1691 (1692)

William Cosford of Maidstone, Victualler.

To his uncle, Elias Cosford and James Fletcher, Gentleman, a gold ring each of 10 shillings value.

His personal estate to his wife, Frances, for ever, she is his executor.

Witnesses: Elizabeth King, Edward Rose

Proved 23rd April 1708

Here Lieth the Body of [JOHN ]

CRIPPS Gentleman one o[f the]

Jurats of this Corporat[ion]

who departed this Life o[n the]

17th day of July in the 72nd Year [of]

his Age Anno Domini 1677

Here also Lies the Body of

NICHOLAS CRIPPS

[C]itizen and Draper of London

who died September the 8th

1735 Aged 68 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11th July 1677

John Cripps the Elder of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He is weak in body.

To his son, John, for ever, his house or inn, called the Sun , with yards, garden, stable and outhouses, occupied by William Turner, also a parcel of land, hop garden called Perry Field of about 23 acres, also a house or inn called the Woolpack occupied by [ ] Cyles, widow and it's grounds, also his house or inn called the White Harte and grounds, stable and barn, occupied by Thomas Goffe; also his ¾ part of land, now a cherry orchard, occupied by Richard French and himself; also his ¾ of 3 houses occupied by Katherine Thomas, widow, Humphrey Posten and John Woollet; also his ¾ of 3 houses occupied by Shevan, Doctor in Physick, John Bennett and John Terndon; also his ¾ of 3 houses and malthouse, lately built by himself, occupied by Thomas Pett, Gentleman, himself and [ ] Rann ? in Maidstone and Boxley.

To his daughter, Elizabeth Gillett, wife of George Gillett of Westminster, Gentleman, an annuity of £20 for life, charged on real estate given to his son, John.

To son John, £477in an indenture of mortgage dated 19th September 1677 ? made from Thomas Pett of Maidstone to himself, with all his interest and the Indenture, upon trust, for the benefit of his daughter, Frances Pett, wife of Thomas Pett, she to have the interest for life. After her death the £477 and the indenture to his grandchildren, John Pett, Mary Pett, Sarah Pett, Elizabeth Pett and Thomas Pett, equally shared.

The rest and residue of his estate to his son John, for ever, son John is his executor.

Witnesses: Richard Colly ?, James French ?, Richard Heely

Proved 28th September 1677

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd August 1735

Nicholas Cripps of Rumwood Green, Langley, Kent Gentleman.

He desires to be buried in All Saints, Maidstone.

To his wife, Barbara, his 4 houses in Baker's Street, Enfield, Middlesex, occupied by William Underwood, Esquire and Edward Tarry, William Howard and Thomas Whiting. He holds these properties on lease from the Company of Drapers, London; also his leasehold house in Skinner Street, without Bishop's Gate, London, now or late occupied by [ ] Rayner, he has this on lease from Ann Stevens; also his house called the Barley Mow, near Mile End in Stepney, Middlesex, on a lease from Mary Yoakley, now or late occupied by Richard Roberts, all these to his wife, for the remainder of the leases. If she dies before the leases al expire, the to his children, Nicholas, John, William and Katherine, equally shared.

Also to his wife, for life, his farm, which he bought from his mother in law, (step mother ?) Dorothy Cripps of Detling, now or late occupied by Richard Bills and after his wife's death to his eldest son, Nicholas, for ever.

Also to son, Nicholas, his part share in several houses, brewhouse and outhouses in Week Street, Maidstone, occupied by Thomas Stringer and his share of 3 houses known by the sign of the White Hart, Three Mariners and Wool Pack, with gardens, yards and outhouses in Maidstone, now leased by Thomas Stringer, to son Nicholas for ever.

To his daughter, Katherine, £1,000.

To his son John, £400 above money already advanced to him.

To his wife, £350, in trust, for son William, over and above money already advanced to him, this paid, from time to time towards his support and maintenance and not to be used for any debts.

To the Minister and Churchwardens of Langley, £12 to buy a piece of plate for Holy Communion'

To son Nicholas, £50 for mourning, to sons, John and William and daughter, Katherine, £10 each for mourning.

Rest and residue of goods, chattels, ready money, stock in Public Funds, debts, bills, bonds, securities for money and personal estate, after his debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid, to his wife, Barbara, who is his executor.

He ratifies all settlements made to her previously and these are in lieu of her Dower Rights, which she might claim.

To the poor of Maidstone, 40 shillings to be distributed among those his wife “think fit objects of charity”

Witnesses: David Waterhouse, Anne Waterhouse, Samuel Fullagar

Proved 5th December 1735

Here Lye the Bodies of THOMAS CRIPPS of

this Parish Gent Eldest Son of JOHN

CRIPPS Gent and MARGARETT is Wife

who left issue only MARY sometime

the Wife of EDWARD FOGGE Esqr Eld

est Son of RICHARD FOGGE of Dane

Court in the Parish of Tilmanstone in

this County Esqr who exchanged this

Life for an Immortall in the 45th Yeare

of his Age and was also here interr'd

the 6th day of March in the Yeare of our

Lord 1683*

* 1684 in the modern calendar

Here is Deposited the

Remains of

MARY CROCKFORD

Widow

Obiit Fe b 17[6]9

Aged [ ] Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th December 1768

Mary Crockford, Widow, late of Caversham, now of Maidstone.

She desires to be buried in Maidstone Parish church.

She bequeaths £300 bank stock to her niece, Elizabeth, now wife of Stephen Lepine of Maidstone and all of her clothes.

To her cousin Paine, 40 shillings.

To Mrs Hawley, 1 guinea for a ring.

Te rest and residue of her real and personal estate to niece, Elizabeth Lepine, for ever. She is also her executor and is to pay her debts and funeral costs.

Witnesses: Thomas Bayton Abraham Cherry John Sidney

Proved 21st February 1769

CROWDER see JOHNSON

CURTEIS see SAUNDERS

In Memory of

[THO]MAS CUTBUSH

[ [ of this Town

[ ] the above

[died] March the [ ]18[ ]

[Aged] [ ] years

CUTBUSH see HILLS

Here Lyeth the Body

WILLIAM DARBY Gent

late Jurate of this Corporation

He dep[arted this] Life

the Twent[ ] [of] January 17[ ]

being the [ ]

Here [ ]

of M[ ]

his two Daughters

GEORGE POST died [ ]

1727 Aged [ ] Years

DARBY see MURIELL

DAVIES see BARRETT

ABRAHAM DAWSON who died

[ ] 19th 1747 Aged 67

Also MARY DAWSON who died

August 2nd 1750 Aged 67

likewise SUSAN Wife of

THOMAS POPE died Oct 28th

and 4 Children died in their

Infancy

Also MARY his second Wife

died May 24th 1762 Aged 22

[ ] [ ] Daughter died an Infant

Also MARGARET his third Wife

died Jan 1[ ] 1788 Aged 46

Also the above named

THOMAS POPE died Dec 17th

1792 Aged 64 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th June 1747

Abraham Dawson of Maidstone, Bricklayer.

To his sister, Mary Dawson, his house in Pudding Lane, occupied by the Widow Osmer, commonly known as the Bakehouse, for her lifetime and, after her death, to his niece, Mary Athawes, wife of Samuel Athawes if Newnham Court, Boxley, Yeoman, for her lifetime and, after her death, to Susanna Athawes, daughter of Mary Athawes, for ever; also to Susanna, 1 shilling “and no more”.

To Mary Athawes, £100, within a month of the death of Samuel Athawes, her husband but if she dies before him, then the £100 to Susanna Athawes at 21 years of age.

To Mary Athawes, £50 for mourning for herself and her children

To Susanna Athawes, £200 at 21 years of age.

To his servant, John Borden, £5, if he continues a servant with his widow, he gives him £5 more.

To his sister, Mary Dawson, after his debts and legacies are paid, all his stock of hop poles and hops growing on land at Maidstone he holds from the Earl of Aylesford, 20 bags of hops of last year's growth, charcoal, oast hairs, sea coal, horses, wagons, carts, tuggs, corn, hay, ready money, securities for money, plate, linen, rings, household goods and implements, debts owing, goods, chattels and personal estate and effects, absolutely.

He appoints Mary Dawson his executor.

Witnesses: Edward Waldo Dorrington James Tull Samuel Eastchurch

Proved 7th March 1747*

* 1748 in the modern calendar

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th November 1792

Thomas Pope of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He appoints his uncle, Robert Pope of Maidstone, Gentleman, Flint Stacey of Maidstone, Brewer, Thomas Poole of Maidstone, Hatter and George Burr of Maidstone, Gentleman, executors and guardians of his minor children. His debts, funeral and probate costs to first paid from his personal estate and effects.

To his son, Thomas Blissett Pope his gold watch with gold chain, seal and trinkets belonging, at 21 years of age.

To his executors, 10 guineas each, for a ring.

His real and personal estate to his executors, upon trust, for his 6 children, Frances, Thomas Blissett, Margaret, Robert, Horatio and Mary Anne Pope, equally divided at 21 years of age. In case all his children die under 21, then his real and personal estate to his own right heirs (under intestacy laws).

Income from his estate towards his children's maintenance and education until they are 21.

until his eldest son, Thomas Blissett, is 21, his trustees to carry on his farming business and convey it to son Thomas when he is 21, with all farming tackle and implements valued by 2 competent appraisers, one named by his son and one by his executors, his share of the personal estate to have the above value deducted. If his son does not want the farming business, the executors to manage it until son Horatio is 21, when his executors and trustees will deliver it to him, Horatio to pay for the stock on the farm, utensils, tackle and implements, these to be valued as before. If Horatio declines to take over or died under 21, the executors and trustees shall not continue the farm after Thomas Blissett's death but to sell it and equally divide the proceeds between his children........................

Witnesses: John Sanders Stephen Lamprey Charles Topping

Proved 15th February 1793

DAY see MAY

DERING see ENGLISH

DIXON see WELDON

[ ]

Mr EDWARD WALDO DORRINGTON

of Maidstone Apothecary departed

this Life Dec 22nd ? 1764 Aged 68 ?

Years

Mrs SARAH WALDO DORRINGTON Sister of

the said Mr DORRINGTON [ ]

[ ] M[ ] WALDO [DORRINGTON] ?

[ ] 1751 ?

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th December 1764

Edward Waldo Dorrington of Maidstone, Apothecary.

He desires to be buried in the churchyard of Maidstone Parish church, near to where his mother is buried. (Obviously his executor had other plans).

To his wife, Elizabeth, £500 of Capital Bank Stock, part of £1,200.

To his brother, Theophilus and his wife, £20 each and to each of their children, £10.

To his brother in law, the Reverend Benjamin Waterhouse and his wife, and testator's sister in law, Mrs Mary Sawkins, £10 each.

To the Reverend Benjamin Waterhouse, £20 , to be paid to the Treasurer the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, for propagating the Gospel in foreign parts.

He gives £20 to the Incorporated Society in Dublin for promoting English Protestant Schools in Ireland, pursuant to his late Majesty's Royal Charter.

To nephew, Theophilus, eldest son of his brother and to niece, Ann, his sister's daughter, £100 each.

To Thomas Day his apprentice, £20 upon his cancelling his indentures of apprenticeship.

All his books on medicines or surgery to his brother for his son or sons who wish to pursue the practise of physic.

To his nephew and godson, Edward Waldo Dorrington his silver ? [engraved] E W D and £40.

To Benjamin Waterhouse £20, upon trust, for the Foundling Hospital.

To his cousin, Alice Sear and her daughter, Alice Sear, £10 each.

He gives £10 to the debtors in the Sheriff's gaol in Maidstone.

To 50 poor people in Maidstone, Hollingbourne and Langley, a guinea each.

To Benjamin Waterhouse, £50, upon trust, for the Treasurer of the Charity Schools in Maidstone.

To the Reverend Jacob Chapman of Staplehurst, £10 and a gold ring for him and his wife.

To Mary Brevitor, wife of [ ] Brevitor of Athborne, in [faded] and sister of Benjamin Waterhouse, £10.

To Mrs Eleanor Collison, 1 guinea; and a gold ring for “such and so many of my friends and acquaintances as my executors shall think proper”.

By a marriage agreement made on his marriage, dated 25th September 1749, he can bequeath £500 Capital Stock in Old South Sea Annuities, after the death of his wife, so he bequeaths this to his brother, Theophilius and Benjamin Waterhouse, in trust, to sell and from the proceeds to pay £50 to the Treasurer of the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge, as before and £50 to the Incorporated Society of Dublin for promoting English Protestant Schools, £59 to the Maidstone Charity Schools, £40 to the Foundling Hospital and a guinea each to 50 poor people, as follows, 30 in Maidstone, 10 in Hollingbourne and 10 in Langley, as approved by the respective parish priest.

Rest and residue of the £500 the children of his brother living at the time of his wife's death, equally shared, if only one then all to that child.

By the said settlement he is entitled to ? the dividends of several stocks and interest of several mortgages and money during his life, he gives his wife all arrears of the dividends and interest due to him, at her death and his plate, linen, pewter, pictures, household goods and furniture in his own house according to the marriage settlement.

To Mrs [ ] Russell, widow of the Rev John Russell late of Maidstone, 5 guineas; to his brother Theophilius and Benjamin Waterhouse, £600 Bank Stock, part of the £1,200stock, upon trust, to pay income from the stock to Benjamin Waterhouse and his wife, Sarah, for their lives and life of the survivor. After their deaths, then upon further trust, to sell and from the money raised pay the Society for Promoting the Gospel in Foreign Parts, £100, to the Dublin Society for Promoting English Protestant Schools, £50, to the Maidstone Charity Schools, £50 and to the Foundling Hospital, £50. Also ½ a guinea each to 30 poor people in Maidstone, 10 in Hollingbourne and 10 in Langley.

The rest and residue, to the children of his brother Theophilius after the death of the survivor of Benjamin and Sarah Waterhouse, equally shared.

He forgives his debtors who are really poor such small debts owed.

His religious books to be divided between his wife and sister, Sarah Waterhouse, after his debts, funeral charges and legacies are paid., the residue of his personal estate, not before given, to Benjamin Waterhouse, whom he appoints his executor.

Witnesses: Edward Jones Thomas Willard

Proved 4th February 1765

Here Lyeth the Body of

the Revd. Mr JOHN DURRANT

who departed this Life

the 25th day of January

1731* Aged 65 Years

JOSEPH DURRANT

died July 8th 1767 Aged 65 Years

JOSEPH DURRANT died Jan 19th

1819 Aged 69 Years

*1732 in the modern calendar

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23th May 1767

Joseph Durrant of Maidstone, Grocer.

He gives his house and farm, called Hansden ?, near Mayfield, Sussex, occupied by Mrs Read, to his wife, Judith, for ever, in trust, she to sell and discharge the principal sum of £800 and interest on the mortgage and the sum of £200 and interest due to his friend, Richard Wicking of Maidstone, Gentleman. She is to apply the residue into his residuary personal estate.

He gives his ½ share of a farm in East Hoadly and Waldron, Sussex, occupied by Mr Reeves, to his son, Joseph Durrant when he is 21, for ever. If he dies before then, he then gives it to his wife, Judith, for life. After her death, to his sister, Mary Durrant, Spinster, for ever.

His 2 small houses at Cranbrook, to his son, Joseph at 21 years of age, for ever. If he dies before then it will go to his wife, Judith, for ever.

After his debts and funeral costs are paid, the residue of ready money, securities for money, goods, chattels, effects, real and personal not before given, to his wife, Judith for ever.

It is his “dying request and earnest desire” that his wife, who is his executor, does to the best of her ability and circumstances, supply their son with the necessary conditions for his comfortable and useful subsistence and support.

Witnesses: Thomas Hall Joseph Scultup Thomas Hillard

Proved 27th November 1767

[ ]

CASTLE EBBETT of

London Woollen Draper

only Brother of MARY the

Wife of WM. WEAVER

of Maidstone died Sep ye 5th

1723 Aged 41 Years

[ Also] the Body of

[FLOR]ENCE HULL who

died the 2[ ] day of April

[ ] Aged [ ] Years

In Memory of

CLEMENT EDMEADS Son of

ROBT. and ELIZH. EDMEADS

who died May 9th 1779 Aged [ ] Months

Also the Body of ROBERT

Son of the above said ROBERT

and ELIZABETH EDMEADS

died March [ ] 1781 Aged [ ]

Also to the Beloved Memory of

ROBERT EDMEADS (Father of the

above Children) who was born in

the Parish of [ ] in this County

November the [ ] 17[ ] departed

this Life April the 8th 1826 Aged 82

In a Vault beneath are

deposited the Remains

of ANN Wife of

THOMAS EDMETT

who died May 27th 1837

Aged 52 Years

Also the above named

THOMAS EDMETT

who died

September 23rd 1852

Aged 67 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th January 1851

Thomas Edmett of Maidstone, Upholsterer.

All of his real and personal estate to his son Thomas, absolutely and the estates vested in him by mortgage or upon trust, subject to the equities affecting them. He appoints son, Thomas his executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Robert Cutbush of Yalding, Robert Cutbush of Maidstone.

Proved 20th December 1852

EDWARDS see THOMSON

EGREMONT see ROMNEY

ELLIOT see BOOTS

In Memory of

EDWD. ELLIS died Sept. 18th

1777 Aged 63 Years

JANE his Wife died Oct. 28th

1783 Aged 59 Years

Also 3 Sons & 2 Daughters

who died in their Infancy

(viz) MARY, WILLIAM, SAMUEL

JOHN and ELIZABETH

EDWARD ELLIS Son of

the above named

died April 3rd 1820 Aged 71 Years

ELIZABETH his Wife died December 5th

1786 Aged 33 Years

Also ANN his Second Wife died

April 9th 1820 Aged 61 Years

leaving issue 2 Sons

GEORGE and EDWARD

Also EDWARD Son of the above

EDWARD and ANN ELLIS

who died February the 10th 1823

Aged 29 Years

Here Lyeth the Body of

[ ]R[ ] Wife of JN[O.] [ELVY ?]

[Tra]desman ? of this Town

who died the [ ] of July 1729

Aged 70 Years

Also the Body of the

[afore]said JOHN [ELVY ?]

who died the 16th of October 1769

Aged 72 Years

[Also] of ELIZABETH Wife of

JOHN ELVY of this Town

who departed this Life January the 23rd

1765 Aged 72 Years

JOHN ELVY

[ ]

JOHN ELVY died April the 20th

1802 Aged [ ] Years

SUSANNA ELVY who died

Sept. 2nd 1839 Aged 86 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th January 1802

John Elvy of Maidstone, Gentleman.

To his daughter, Elizabeth, wife of John Miller of Yalding, Gentleman, all his real estate in Linton, occupied by John Miller, for ever. But on condition that son in law, John Miller delivers to his executors a promissory note for payment of [ Blank] which was given to him upon his marriage with his daughter Elizabeth , to be cancelled or destroyed.

To his daughter, Eleanor Hosmer Ansell wife of George Ansell of London, Sugar Refiner, his real estate in Charing, occupied by William Jull, for ever.

His son in law, George Ansell, is indebted by a promissory note to the sum of £365, he gives this sum to his daughter, Susan Elvy, absolutely. He charges his real estate and farm in Charing with this payment.

His real estate Maidstone, Loose, Chart Sutton, not before given, to John Miller and George Ansell, upon trust, to sell and invest the proceeds in the Public Funds or Real Securities, upon trust, to pay his daughter, Susan Elvy, an annuity of £70 for life and also pay his son, John an annuity of £40, for life.

From the remainder of the dividends they to pay towards the maintenance of Jane, his daughter in law, for life, as long as she remains his wife or widow but not otherwise. His son, John is to have none of this income, nor is it to be liable for his debts.

After the deaths of Susan Elvy, John and Jane Elvy or remarriage of Jane, upon trust, to transfer the trust monies and interest due to his grandsons, John Russell Elvy, Francis Barham Elvy and George Elvy, equally shared. If any of his grandsons die before his own children and Jane Elvy, leaving lawful issue, then their legacy to that child or children, equally shared if more than one....................

Also to his trustees, upon trust, for Jane, wife of his son, John, all of his effects of every sort at his house and farm at Loose, now in his own occupation, his trustees to pay from these effects his debts. Also to daughter in law, Jane and his daughters, Elizabeth Miller, Eleanor Hosmer Ansell and Susan Elvy, all his plate, equally shared.

To John Miller and George Ansell, £10 each for mourning, subject to their paying his legacies, funeral and probate costs, he appoints them his executors and guardians of his grandsons.

Rest and residue of goods, chattels, furniture and effects, ready money, bank notes, securities for money and personal estate, to his daughter, Susan Elvy, absolutely.

Witnesses: William Archer Martha Bigg John James Cooke , Attorney of Maidstone.

Codicil 19th February 1802

He revokes the annuity of £40 to his son, John and now gives him an annuity of £5 for life.

Rest of the will ratified.

Witnesses: John James Cooke Martha Bigg William Valentine

Proved 30th August 1802

Translated from the Latin by the Rev. John Cave Brown

Here sleeps entombed, once the Gift of God,

now given back to God, DOROTHEA, Daughter of

Sir EDWARD DERING Knight and Baronet, the Wife

of THOMAS ENGLISH of Buckland, Esquire,

Deservedly most dear to her husband for the

faithfulness of her married life and the

sweetness of her manners. She had 3 Sons and 7

Daughters and at length died in agony, giving

birth to twins. “Calmly rest, dear Shade ! Well hast

thou fought, now enjoy thy Triumph to the full

While thy afflicted Husband , mid tears and sighs,

Causes this to be inscribed in token of his love”

She died on the 20th of April 1669 Aged 38 Years

In Memory of

Mrs MARY [FA]RMER

Reclined in here

ROBERT [FA]RMER Esq

of Sandhurst Kent

who died the [ ] day of

November 1808

Aged 7[5][ Years

FARMER see JACKSON

FARTHING see HUGHES

In Memory of

TOBIAS FERRALL

who died the 10th Dec 1737

Also

DINAH BRENCHLEY

his eldest Daughter

who died 30th Jan 1757

Likewise

MARY the Wife of

JAMES STONEHOUSE

his second Daughter

died the 2nd July 1760

There is no will for Tobias Ferrall but an Inventory survives in the Kent Archives, where he is noted to be a Carpenter.

FERRALL see PARKER

Here lieth the Body of TH[OMAS]

FLETCHER of this Towne [Jurat ?]

and Mayor thereof Anno 166[3]Aged [ ] Years

who left issue one Sonne T[HOMAS]

FLETCHER Aged [59] Years one

Grandchild [ ] FLETCHER

Aged 18 Years and Sonne of

JOHN FLETCHER deceased

Here lyeth the Body of MARY

beloved Wife of THOMAS

FLETCHER Gent who departed

this Life the Third of [ ]

Anno Dom MDCCXII A[ged] [ ] [ ]

Here also lyeth the [said]

above THOMAS FLET[CHER who]

departed this Life [ ]

in the Eighty Fourth

[Year of his Age]

FLETCHER see MORDEN

FOGGE see CRIPPS

Here lyeth the Body of

FRANCIS FOX

Son of EDWARD and

MARY FOX

who died ye 13th day of June

1736

in the 11th Year of his Age

Also the above said

EDWARD FOX

of [Lon ?]don who died the

8th of December 1736

Aged 56 Years

[ ]

[ ] TERLIS FRANCKL[YN]

[ ] obii[t] Octob.

Anno [Domini] [M]DCLXXX

Aetatis LXXX

[ ]

[FRAN]CKLYN obiit [ ]

Anno Sal[utis] MDCC[ ]

Aetatis XV[ ]

[ ] IAS C[ ]ALTER[IS]

obiit Januar [ ]

[An]no Sa[lutis] MDCCVIII

Aetatis LXXI[ ]

[ ]

JOHN FRANCKLYN Gent

Obiit ii Jan 1697

Here also lye 4 Sons & 2 Daughters

[of] WALTER & ELIZ. FRANCKLYN

[the] Daughter of Mr JN WEEKES

[of] this Town

[Here] also lye PETR. & MARY 2

Children of WALTER FRANCKLYN

and JANE his present Wife

who died Young

[Here] also lieth the Body of

[JAM]ES eldest Son of the above

said WALTER and JANE

FRANCKLYN who died

M[ ] 17th 1751 in the 22nd Year of his Age

Here also lieth the Body of

JOHN FRANCKLYN who died

April 23rd 1754 Aged 42 Years

Here also lieth the Body of

ANN FRANCKLYN Widow of the

above said JOHN FRANCKLYN

who died March the 24th

178[7] Aged 72 Years

[ ]

CHRISTOPHOR[US] FULLAGAR

Generosus

Obiit XII die July

Anno

Aetatis LVI

Salutis MDCCXIX

Hic sepulia jacet ELIZABETHA

CHRISTOPHRUS FULLAGAR Generosus

charissima Uxor VALENTINI

CHADWICKE de East Peckham

Vicarii dilestissima filia quae

et si non annis tandem virtute

et pietate repletam vitam egit

et deo sic volente praemature

Obiit decimo quinto died Octobris

Anno Domini 1693

Aetat XX Expectans

per Jesum Christum felicem

Resurrectionem

ANNA FULLAGAR supra nominati

CHRISTOPHORI FULLAGAR vidua

Obiit XIII die Maii

Anno

Dom MDCCLXII

Aetatis suae LXXXVII

ANNA MARIA FULLAGAR

Obiit XIV die Julii

Anno

Aetatis LXII

Salutis

MDCCLXIII

Here [ ]

[ ] FULLAGAR [ ]

Here [ ]

[ ]

Likewise the Body of MARY

the Wife of Mr SAMUEL

FULLAGAR

who died the 23rd [ ]

1738 Aged 37 Years

[left] issue a Son & a Daughter viz CHRIS

and ANNA MARIA

ANNA MARIA died the 18th of Ju[ ]

1738 Aged 9 Weeks

SAMUEL FULLAGAR Gent

died D[ecember] [ ] 1770

Aged [ ] [Years]

CHRIS. FULLAGAR

Son of the said SAMUEL

died the 21st Nov 1785 Aged 48 Years

[ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th September 1770

Samuel Fullagar of Maidstone, Gentleman.

His son and executor, Christopher, out of money due from the 3 ½ % Bank Stock, 1756, will purchase £500 Capital Stock of New South Sea Annuities and transfer it to himself, the Reverend Mr Donne and 3 more of the principal subscribers of the Charity Schools at Maidstone, upon trust, the ½ yearly dividends to be paid to that charity. Also to the Charity Schools, money he paid over and above what he has received ? He has long been a subscriber to the charity.

To the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, £160, he presumes this will produce 5 guineas per annum.

Is son will, in the Winter following his death, distribute £100 among poor housekeepers of Maidstone by at least 10 shillings each but more according to the size of the family.

His debts to be paid and his son to employ Mr Thomas Williams to assist him to sort out the papers and writings left in his house and deliver them to the persons to whom they belong.

To his brother Christopher, £20 for mourning.

To the 2 servants with him at his death, £20 each.

Rest and residue of real and personal estate to his son, Christopher who he appoints executor.

Will not witnessed.

Affidavit 14th March 1771

John Kent of Maidstone, Inn Holder and Thomas Williams of Maidstone, Gentleman, state upon oath that they knew the testator well and are acquainted with his handwriting and signature. They have carefully examined the will and believe the writing is in his hand and the signature is authentic.

Proved 20th March 1771

Notes in the Margin.

1st June 1808

The will was not administered by Christopher Fullagar, who died intestate (sic) ? Administration granted to Thomas K??h of [Ray]monds Inn ?, Middlesex, Gentleman, on behalf of Thomas Sellen of Smarden, Stay Maker, regarding his interest in 2 pieces of land at Thurnham. This is held by him for a term of 500 years granted by Samuel Fullagar on 29th March 1744, his interest in the estate is confined only to this land.

31st December 1827

Administration granted to William Wood of Newport, Isle of Wight, Gentleman on behalf of Edward Wise of Hill Grove, Isle of Wight, Esquire

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11th May 1774

Christopher Fullagar of Maidstone, Gentleman.

To the Honourable Charles Marsham, Esquire, the Reverend John Donne, the Reverend William Polhill and John Brenchley, all of Maidstone, £500 upon trust, for 2 charity schools in Maidstone, as they think fit.

To Prudence Edmonds of Maidstone, Spinster, the house she now lives in, for life, rent free and free from paying any sums she may owe him. She also to have an annuity of £50 for life.

To her brother, Robert Edmonds, an annuity of £20 for life.

To his servant Caroline Price, an annuity of £50 for life.

To his servant, Elizabeth Scoons, an annuity of £10 for life.

To Mrs Hester Barret, an annuity of £20 for life.

To John Titus of Maidstone, an annuity of £10 for life.

He charges his real and personal estate with these annuities. If any annuity is unpaid the beneficiaries can enter the land and property to distrain it until payment is made.

To his friend John Kent, all those houses and cottages , warehouse and outhouses, occupied by Isaac Leeds, in Maidstone, for ever. Also to John Kent, £2,000.

Also to Hester Barret, a house and garden where she lives, for life.

Rest and residue of real and personal estate to Godfrey Kneller of Don???dham near Shaftesbury, Dorset and Rebecca, his wife, for ever. He appoints Godfrey Kneller his executor.

Witnesses: Richard Gammon Richard Clifford William Roffe

Proved 16th December 1785

Note in Margin

17th December 1811

The will was not administered by Rebecca Kneller, widow of Godfrey Kneller and surviving residuary legatee. Administration was granted to Kitty Kneller, Spinster and executor of Rebecca Kneller.

FULLAGAR see BARRETT

Hic Jacet

FRANCISCA Uxor bene merita

DAVIDUS FULLER et Filia

ROBERTI SAUNDERS Genorosi

Obiit vicesin[ ]o secundi Martii

Anno Aetatis 32nd

Domini 177 7

GARDINER see CURTEIS

GENTILE see POPE

[ ]

SAMUEL GILES

died March 26th 1806

Aged 43 Years

SARAH GILES

Wife of the above

died Feb 25th 1844

Aged 79 Years

Concise Consistory Court Of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd May 1804

Samuel Giles of Maidstone, Bricklayer and Stone Mason

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

He desires to be buried in the same grave as his great uncle, John Rawlings in Maidstone parish church, (perhaps the Rawlings stone was replaced by that of Giles, there is no Rawlings in the survey of ledger stones).

His 4 freehold houses with yards and gardens in Upper Stone Street, Maidstone, now or late occupied by William Phipps, Thomas Evenden and Thomas Paine, to his wife, Sarah, over and above their marriage settlement, for life. After her death, to his mother Elizabeth Giles, widow, for life. After her death, to his 2 brothers, Nicholas and William and his sister, Elizabeth, wife of John Howes, for ever, equally shared.

His 4 newly built freehold houses and land in Upper Stone Street, now or late occupied by [ ]

Hateridge, widow, George Thorne, William Gatland and John Dubley, to his mother, Elizabeth, for life. After her death then to his wife, for life and after her death, to his brothers Nicholas and William and his sister Elizabeth, for ever, equally shared.

To his mother, Elizabeth, for life, the dividends on his Capital Stocks and Funds and money in the Bank of England. After her death, then to his brothers and sister, equally shared.

Also to his brothers and sister, £10 each for mourning.

Residue of his goods, chattels household goods, furniture and implements, plate, linen, woollen, china, stock in trade, money, securities for money, book debts, credits and personal estate, after payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs and legacies, to his wife, Sarah, absolutely, provided that in case his wife does not deliver up a Bond to his executors to be cancelled, this he entered into by the will of his late relative, James Waterman of East Sutton, Gentleman, for the payment of a certain sum and to release devises of his real estate by him given and devised of her Dower Rights under Gavelkind or Common Law of all his real estate within 3 months after his death. If she does not, she to receive no benefits from his will and bequests made to her will be void and his next of kin will benefit.

Provided, in case he happens to have any children by his wife living at his death or born after the bequest of real estate and stock in the funds to his mother, brother and sister will be null and void. In that case such real and personal estate to the use and benefit of that child or children, if more than one, equally shared.

He appoints his brothers his executors.

Witnesses: William Smart, Weller Norwood, Attorneys of Charing, William Thomas Tonge, their Clerk

Proved 25th June 1806

Value of goods, chattels and credits, less than £800

[ ]

MARY SUMMERS GLOVER

died May ye 7th 1791

Aged Two Years and8 Months

Also GABRIEL GLOVER

Senr. died August ye 22nd

1795 Aged 53 Years

[ ]

ROB. WILL. Son [of]

HENRY and MARY GO[DDEN]

who died Feb. 8th [ ]

Aged 11 Weeks

ANNA [ ]

Obiit [ ]

[ ] the

above [ ]

Ob. F[ebruary] 1798

HENRIETT[A] Daughter of

HENRY and [MARY] ? GODDEN

who died 31st of December 1822

Aged 7 Months

Here

Lyeth ye Body of

Mrs MARGARET GODFREY

Daughter of

LAMBARDE GODFREY

of ye County of Kent Esq

She departed this Life

ye 22ns of Feby.

1707

in ye 55th Year of her Age

The following inscription is inverted

M[ ] S.F. MOIR

Etat 36

Obiit 5th Sep1851

In Memory of

PEGGY Daughter of

JOHN and MARG. GREEN

who died June 27th 1783

Aged 19 Years

Also JOHN Son of the

above JOHN and

MARGARET GREEN

died October 20th 1791

Aged 31 Years

Also ELIZABETH ANNA

his Wife who departed

this Life April 9th 1802

Aged 36 Years

Also Mr JOHN GREEN

of the Borough of Southwark

Nephew of the above

JOHN and MARGARET

GREEN who departed this

Life the 18th of April 1824

Aged 54 Years

Under this Stone

are deposited the

Remains of

MARGARET Wife of

JOHN GREEN Gent

of this Town

who departed this Life

the 8th of May 1807

Aged 71 Years

Also the above said

JOHN GREEN Gent

who died September the 2nd

1808 Aged 80 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th August 1807

John Green of Maidstone, Gentleman.

First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

He appoints his daughter, Ann Hollingworth, wife of Finch Hollingworth of Boxley, Paper Maker, his executor. He gives to her his own house in Stone Street, Maidstone and all other real estate, including his shares of real estate, for ever. Also to her £2,000, upon trust, to invest in the Public Stocks or other Government or real securities. She is to transfer the fund to his grand children, Robert, Dennis and Mary Hollingworth, children of his late daughter, Mary by Robert Hollingworth of Boxley, Paper Maker, when the youngest is 21, equally shared. If any die before 21, their share to the survivors, equally shared. If these children all die under 21 years, the money to go into his residuary personal estate.

Also to daughter, Ann, £1,000, upon trust, to invest as before and to transfer the fund to his grandson, Thomas Pope, son of his late daughter, Elizabeth by Thomas Blissett Pope of Maidstone, Gentleman, at 21 years. If Thomas dies under 21 years leaving no lawful issue, then the fund goes to the benefit of his above mentioned grandchildren at 21 years. If they all die under 21 years the £1,000 goes into his residuary personal estate.

He gives £100 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities, part of £200 in the Bank of England to the Charity Schools, called the Blue Coat Schools in Maidstone. The remaining £100 stock to the Charity Sunday Schools in Maidstone.

The rest and residue of money, securities for money, goods, chattels, effects and personal estate to his daughter, Ann, absolutely.

Witnesses: John King Thomas Reader Charles Topping

Codicil 9th January 1808

He has bequeathed £1,000 to his daughter, Ann upon trust for his grandson Thomas Pope, on condition that if Thomas dies under 21 leaving no lawful issue, the £1,000 to go to his 3 other Hollingworth grandchildren, Robert, Dennis and Mary. He now make void the legacy void. Instead he gives the £1,000 to Thomas Blissett Pope, father of Thomas, upon trust. He to use the interest and dividends towards te maintenance and education of Thomas. If Thomas dies under 21 years, leaving no lawful issue, he gives £500, part of the £1,000, to Thomas Blissett Pope, absolutely.

The other £500, goes to his 3 Hollingworth grandchildren, Robert, Dennis and Mary.

He ratifies rest of the will.

Witnesses: Elizabeth Cotton ? Thomas Reader ? Charles Topping

Proved 2nd November 1808

Note in the margin, 22nd December 1817

The will was not administered by Ann Hollingworth. Administration is now granted to Finch Hollingworth, Esquire, administrator of Ann's estate

In Memory of

WILLIAM GREENE

Gent

who departed this Life

August the 15th 1789

Aged 76 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th December 1787

William Greene of Maidstone, Gentleman.

All of his real estate, to his wife, Mary, for life. After her death, his own house on the west side of Stone Street, Maidstone and 2 pieces of land called, Upper and Lower Arden , of about 25 acres, part of White's Farm in Gillingham, occupied by John Bell, to James Smyth of Maidstone, Wine Merchant and Charlotte, his wife for their joint lives. After the death of the survivor of them, then to William Smyth, their son and the heirs of his body. In default of such heirs, then to all the other children of James Smyth, for ever.

His 5 adjoining houses under the cliff near the great bridge in Maidstone, occupied by David Dan, John Brooke, Widow Barling, Elizabeth Skinner, Spinster and James Counts and real estate not before given, after the death of his wife, to James Smyth and his heirs, for ever, provided, it is lawful for his wife and for James and Charlotte Smyth and the survivor of them, to devise and lease Upper and Lower Arden for a term not exceeding 21 years.....................

He also gives his wife, all household goods, plate, linen and furniture.

To his friends, John Taylor of Wrotham, Paper Maker and Thomas Wildes of Maidstone, Gentleman, £50 each, in consideration of their roles as his trustees.

They to pay his wife the interest and dividends on his personal state, for her lifetime and after her death, they to pay the dividends on £3,000 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities towards the maintenance and education of William Smyth, in such manner as James and Charlotte Smyth think fit, until he is 21, when the £3,000 will be transferred to him.

His trustees, after his wife's death, to apply the interest on £1,000 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities to the maintenance and education of Mary Smyth, sister of William, until she is 21 or married if earlier, she must have the consent of his trustees and her parents to marry, then which ever first occurs, she to be given the £1,000.

After the death of his wife, the trustees to pay the following legacies, if beneficiaries are then living.

£300 3% bank annuities to to Charles Harris the Elder of Maidstone, Hatter.

£100 3% bank annuities, to Walter Harris son of the above.

£300 3% bank annuities to How Green the Elder of Maidstone, Pipe Maker.

£300 3% bank annuities to William Green of Maidstone, Broker.

£100 3% bank annuities to William Green son of the above.

£100 3% bank annuities to Simon Rouse of Bearstead, Writing Master.

£100 3% bank annuities to George Green of West Malling, Ginger Bread Baker.

£50 to Mary Hickmott wife of [ ]Hickmott of Goudhurst, Labourer, she is the daughter of Francis Thomas .

£50 to Jane Ashdown, wife of [ ] Ashdown of Brenchley, daughter of John Austen.

£50 to Hannah Fielder , Spinster, daughter of Thomas Fielder of Old Hay near Mereworth.

£50 to Elizabeth Fielder, Spinster, also a daughter of Thomas Fielder.

Trustees to apply rest and residue to the benefit of James Smyth....................................

He appoints James Smyth executor.

Witnesses: William Fowler Thomas Pine William Allen

Proved 23rd September 1789

In Memory of

MARY wife of

WILLIAM GREENE

Gent

who departed this Life

the 2[4th] [ April ] 1795

Aged 81 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 3rd April 1790

Mary Greene of Maidstone, Widow.

To her friend, James Smyth of Maidstone, Gentleman, all household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china, effects and personal estate, subject to payment of her debts, funeral charges and legacies she may hereafter make. She appoints him her executor.

Witnesses: Mary Jefferys Thomas Wildes

Affidavit 4th May 1795

James Smyth of Maidstone, Paper Maker, states on oath, that Mary Greene died on the 24th April1795. He found her will in a box in a closet in her bedroom, where she kept important papers. He made a further search to find a codicil but could not find one. He believes she died before she could add to the will.

Proved 4th May 1795

James Smyth built a paper mill on the river Len at Padsole in 1796, which operated as Smyth and Hollingworth. It then became the property of Robert and Finch Hollingworth. In 1799 they sold it to John Wise and John Hayes, and the Hollingworths purchased Turkey Mill from the famous paper makers, the Whatman family.

Here Lyeth the Body of

JOHN GREENHILL Gent

who departed this Life

ye 30th day of August 173[ ]

Aged 52 Years

Here also lyeth interr'd the Body

of MARY GREENHILL Wife of the

said JOHN GREENHILL who

departed this Life January 26th

1765 Aetatis 73

Here also lyeth interr'd the Body of

ROBERT SAYER Son of GEORGE and

MARY SAYER of Pett in Charing

and Grandson of JOHN and MARY

GREENHILL who departed this Life

Oct the 30th 1763 Aetatis 4 Years

N.B. There is an interesting Consistory Court of Canterbury will for John Greenhill, who died in 1719, probably father of the above John Greenhill.

Arms

Hic Jacet JOANNA

GRIFFITHS

Here lieth the Body of

MORGN. HALL who departed

this Life the 17th of April 1726

Aged 66 Years

Left issue 8 Sons & 2 Daughters

Here lieth the Body of

WILLM. HALL who departed

this Life the 6th of June [ ]

Aged 21 Years and 4 Months

[ ]

SAMUEL HALL Surgeon

[Died in 1736]

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th January 1725 (1726)

Morgan Hall the Elder of Maidstone, Hoy Man.

To his daughter, Elizabeth, for ever, his barn, lands and woods in Headcorn and Boughton Malherbe, occupied by Joseph Igglesden.

To his eldest son, Morgan, his hoy or vessel called Speedwell with the tackle and furniture.

Also to son Morgan, his 2 new barges, with oars, tackle, furniture and the lease of his wharfe held from the Corporation of Maidstone. Son Morgan to carry on the business and to live in his dwelling house, his warehouses, storehouses and premises to son Morgan and his 7 brothers by virtue of a Deed already made by him for the benefit of his sons, a rent of £80 to be paid by Morgan to his brothers for as long as he uses the premises. He desires his younger sons to give no disturbance to their brother.

To his son Henry, his hoy or vessel called the Morgan and Anne with the tackle and furniture, on condition he enters a Bond under the penalty of £100 with his brother Morgan , that he does not hinder, disturb or interrupt him. Morgan is to pay Henry one eighth of the rent.

To son Thomas, 25 guineas to put him out apprentice as soon as he is old enough.

To son Richard, £60 for putting him out apprentice when he is old enough.

Residue of personal estate, after his debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid, to all his children, then living, equally shared but the share of Thomas and his younger son not to be paid until they have given Bonds to son Morgan of like penalty, £100.

His executors to draw up an accurate inventory of of his personal estate, appraised by 4 able and discreet men, chosen by the executors and his daughter, Elizabeth . His executors are to pay portion for son Henry and daughter, Elizabeth within 4 months of his death.

Executors to pay his daughter, Anne wife of John Sable, for her own separate use, when she needs it, her husband to have no control over it.

Portion for his minor children to be invested at interest until they are 21, as his executors and daughter, Elizabeth think fit.

His son John, who is a minor, to have his share as soon as possible after his death.

His youngest son is of tender years and will not be able to be placed out apprentice for many years. So son Morgan to keep and monitor him and send him to school to learn to read , write and learn arithmetic, so Morgan to have £12 per annum from the younger son's income and no more.

Sons Morgan and John are his executors, daughter Elizabeth is Overseer of the will, in trust, to see it properly performed, she is also Guardian of his 2 youngest sons.

If his executors can not give good, real securities for his younger children's share of his personal estate, approved by his daughter, Elizabeth , they to have no more of the money than they have secured, the residue to be placed out at interest to another person or persons who can good security approved by Elizabeth. His younger children to be allowed money for clothes and pocket money as executors and Elizabeth think fit.

Witnesses: Samuel Weller Martin Gilbert ( ? ) Weller or Miller ?

Proved (?) April 1726

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th February 1735 (1736)

Samuel Hall of Maidstone, Surgeon.

To his brother, George, his eighth share of the house, outhouse, garden and warehouse at the lower end of Bullock Lane, Maidstone, occupied by his brother, Morgan. Also his marshland at Hoo and all other real estate, for ever.

To his brother, Richard, all his instruments and utensils of surgery and pharmacy and his surgery furniture.

To his brother George, all other household goods, horses, other goods and chattels, ready money, debts due and personal estate, after payment of his debts and funeral charges.

He appoints his brother George, his executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Caine Mary Caine Samuel Fullagar

Proved 2nd August 1736

Here lieth interred the Body

of Mr THOMAS HALL

who died May ye 20th [ ]

Aged 63 Years

Also here lieth

ELIZ. Wife of THOS.

HALL who departed

this Life March ye 2nd 1740

Aged 67

[ ]

[ ] Wife of THOS. HALL died

Sept. 12th 1767 Aged 42 Years

[ ] Daughter [ ]

[ ] Aged 8 [Years] ?

[ ]

died the 24th of Aug.

1790 Aged 54 Years

HALL see APSLEY

[ ]

[ ] Daughter of the

above named JOHN

[HA]LS[N]OD who [died]

the 19th July 16[ ] ?

From Russell's History of Maidstone, Ann Halsnod was admitted to the freedom of the town, 1645, as the eldest daughter of a freeman.

Here Lyes the Body of ARTHUR

HARRIS Son of EDWARD HARRIS

who departed this Life the 27th

of Jan 168[ ] Aged [ [ Years

and [ ] Months [on the]

North side of this Stone Lyes

the Body of JOHN HARRIS

MARY HARRIS ELIZABETH HARRIS

and ARTHUR HARRIS [also]

CHRISTOPHER HARRIS

In Memory of the Reverend

ABRAHAM HARRIS

Forty Years Minister

of the Unitarian Chapel

in this Town who died

the 1st of July 1820

Aged 60 Years

Beneath this Stone

are the Remains of

MARY HARRIS

who died Jan 23rd 1836

Aged 82 Years

Sacred to the Memory of

SARAH CHAPMAN HARRIS

Wife of

CHRISTOPHER HARRIS

of this Town

who died April 11th 1837

Aged 27 Years

Leaving 2 Sons

CHRISTOPHER & CHARLES

HARRIS see PEMBLE

HARTRIDGE see POLHILL

HASELL Family, Children ?

T. HASELL 170[4]

F. H. 1705

E.H. 1706

A.H. 1707

F.H. 1709

F.H. 1710

C.H. 1711

J.H. 1712

Here Lyeth Interr'd the Body of

BENJAMIN HATLEY

of London Merchant

He died the 19th day of December

MDCCXXIII

in the 78th Year of his Age

MARY his Wife departed this Life

on the 4th day of April

MDCCXVII

Aged 65 Years

and Lies buried near this Place

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd October 1723

Benjamin Hatley, Citizen and Grocer of London.

He desires to be buried in Maidstone church, as near as possible to his brother, Doctor Hatley's first wife, attended by his servants , relatives and friends who wish to come.

His debts at home and overseas and his funeral costs to be first paid.

He is a widower and has one daughter (Mary) who married Francis Foot without his consent and Foot has not made any settlement on her. Testator has not given any portion but by the Custom of the City of London, he gives half of his personal estate to Francis Foot, “at the right of his said wife”.

The other half he gives as follows: to his grandchildren, Mary, Benjamin and John Foot, £100 each at their respective ages of 21 or day of marriage for Mary, if earlier. If any of them die before then, their share to the survivors, equally shared.

To his niece, Elizabeth Pattenden, £200

To his servant Nathaniel Smith, £200 and £10 for mourning.

To his servant James Igglesden, if with at his death, £50 and £10 for mourning.

To Hannah [ ], servant of his daughter, Mary, £20.

To Elizabeth Turneycliffe, formerly his cook maid, £10,

To Elizabeth Watson, his former servant, £10 to buy a piece of plate and a ring of 1 guinea value.

To Thomas Long, his cooper, £80 and to him and his wife, £10 for mourning.

To Ambrose Brewster, his coachman, £80 and £10 to him and his wife for mourning, if they are with him at his death.

To his footman, William Ball, if still with him, £5 and £5 for mourning.

To Mr George Morley, Citizen and Grocer of London, £20 and 1 guinea for a ring

To Giles Rathon ?, servant to Thomas Long, £10, which is owed to testator and the bond to be cancelled, he also gives £10 to him and his wife for mourning and 1guinea for a ring.

To Lydia, wife of William Jones of Mortlake, £5

To his cousin, Henry Pattenden and his wife; to nephew, John Hatley and his wife; to cousin, Daniel Norton and his wife; to his brother Sanders and his wife, £10 each for mourning.

Rings to be given at his funeral to such relations and friends as his executor thinks proper.

His executors to sell all tobacco he has in England or tobacco to come on his account. Executors to be allowed commission or provision for the same at 2 ½ % .

To Nathaniel Smith, £100 for his troubles for managing his concerns, as one of his executors.

His own house to be “quitted” according to the usual notice, his servants may continue there for 3 months after his burial, if they think fit. His executors to allow 40 shillings per week for housekeeping and for their wages at the rate he now pays them.

His ship called the Hatley may go on two voyages to Virginia after his death if, Nathaniel Smith thinks fit and insures that part of the cargo which is testator's, then his share in this ship to be sold.

All his real estate in and near Maidstone and his fee farming rents, to his nephew, George Hatley and Thomas Mercer of London, Merchant and Nathaniel Smith, upon trust. They to pay his daughter, Mary Foot the rents and profits of the real estate, deducting £10 per annum, which he gives his trustees for their troubles in his trust.

When his grand daughter, Mary Foot is 21, trustees to raise £2,000 by sale or mortgage of his real estate for her benefit.

The residue from his real estate after the £2,000 is raised, to his daughter, Mary for life and after her death, then to her first born lawfully begotten son and the heirs of his body, in default of heirs, then to the second, third and so on and their male heirs in priority of birth. In default of such heirs, 2 thirds of the estate, chargeable in trust, he gives to grand daughter, Mary and the remaining third to his other Foot grandchildren, equally shared. If grand daughter, Mary dies before she is 21, trustees to hold the 2 thirds and the £2,000 for the benefit of his Foot grandchildren, equally shared.

To George Hatley £150 and £20 to him and his wife for mourning and his father's picture.

To Thomas Mercer £150 and £20 for him and his wife for mourning.

The rest and residue of his personal estate to his Foot grandchildren, Mary and John, that is, 2 thirds to Mary and 1 third to John. If they are not alive and there are no lawful heirs of their bodies living, then to the benefit of his nephews, John and George Hatley and his niece, Elizabeth Pattenden, daughter of his sister, Elizabeth and their heirs, for ever.

If his daughter, Mary dies within a year of his death, his executors in trust, to pay Francis Foot £600.

He appoints George Hatley , Thomas Mercer and Nathaniel Smith executors..............................

Witnesses: Langley Hill John Allen William Calvert, his Clerks

Proved 20th December 1723

Here Resteth the Body of

SAMUEL HAULE the Son of

GEORGE HAULE Esq

departed this Life Ma[ ]

23rd 1656 in ye 20th Year of his Age

Here Lyeth the Body of RICHARD

HEELY who departed this

Life [ ] July 16[98] An[ ]

[ ] Age having

[ [ this Towne

Here Lieth also ye Body

of FRANCES Wife of ye

above said RICHARD

HEELY Gent who

departed this Life March

ye 5th 1714 Aged 78

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th March 1697

Richard Heely of Maidstone, Gentleman.

His debts and funeral charges to be first paid.

To his wife, Frances, his house in East Lane, Maidstone, occupied by George Spencer, she is to sell this and with his personal estate pay his debts and funeral charges.

All other real estate and his shares of real estate, not before disposed of, to his wife, for life, as long as she remains his widow but if she remarries then the above to his sons, Gervas and Stephen, equally shared.

If she remains his widow, then after her death the above real estate to his sons in shares directed by her in her will or other witnessed documents. In default of such direction, then all to his sons, equally shared.

He appoints his wife his executor.

Witnesses: Edward Fleete Jo. Torson Charles Hinston

Proved 29th July 1698

Here Lyeth the Body of STEPHEN

HEELEY Son of

RICHARD HEELY

Citizan & Ch[ ]

of London who

dyed September 27th

1709

Aged [ ]

Here also Lieth the Body of

GERVAS HEELEY Gent

[died 1748]

Aged [ ]

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th October 1747

Gervas Heely of Maidstone, Gentleman.

To his friend John Kent of Maidstone, Inn Holder, his house, stables and outhouses at Westree, Maidstone occupied by Thomas Lomas, also land planted with hops, about 2 acres, also in Westree, for ever. Also to John Kent his household goods, stock, plate, linen, securities for money, personal estate and effects.

John Kent is his executor.

Witnesses: J. Cage T May Peter Groombridge

Proved 24th September 1748

Note in margin

This page writing was shown to John Cage, Esquire at the time of his examination taken in Chancery on the behalf of Samuel Plummer and another Gentleman (complt, ? ) against John Kent and another ( deft ? )

Here Lyeth the Body of

FRANCES

the Wife of

WILLIAM HEMPSON

of Lincoln's Inn Esq

and Daughter of

EDWARD ADAMS

Late of London Merchant

She departed this Life

on the 19th day

of October

1699

Here Lyeth the Body of

Mrs MARY HENSLOW

Sister [of] MARTHA

HUNTER who died

April ye 13th 1724 Aged 66

Here Lyeth also

the Body of [ ]

HUNTER [ ] who died

Nov ye 15th 1739

Aged 45 Years

Also

Mrs ANN MAYNARD

died Oct the 30th 1768

Aged 63 Years

Mrs MARY MAYNARD

died April the 21st 1783

Aged 73 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Date 28th April 1760

Ann Maynard of Maidstone, Spinster.

First her debts and funeral costs to be paid.

To her sister, Mary Maynard of Maidstone, Spinster, all her half part of a house with [ ] other dwellings adjoining with garden and orchard, on the north side of Maidstone High Street, occupied by Joseph Durrant; also 3 adjoining houses on the east side of the same street, late occupied by Nehemiah Wimble, William Fansett and Thomas Saywell, now by [ ] Collins, Thomas Reed and Thomas Bradley; also a house, barn, stables, garden and land in Mersham, late occupied by Edward Wanger ?, now by her brother, William; also a house and timber wharf and land adjoining of about 10 acres near the River Medway in Maidstone, late occupied by Caleb Jemmett, now by Stephen and Edward Prentis; also land planted with hops and the oasthouse , in all, about 8 acre above the last mentioned 10 acres, in Maidstone, also occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis, this was given to her and her sister, Mary by the last will of Edward Hunter, late of Maidstone.

She gives her half of the house occupied by Joseph Durrant to her brother, Stephen for his lifetime, after his death, to all his younger children at 21 years of age,for ever. If any die before then leaving no lawful issue, their share to the survivors equally shared. If they all die then to the older children of Stephen, for ever, equally shared.

After the death of her sister, Mary she gives her half of the 3 houses above mentioned to her brother Stephen, for ever. Also the property in Mersham and land with hops and a oasthouse in Maidstone, occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis, for his lifetime and after his death, then to his sons, William and Stephen for ever, equally shared. If either of them die under 21 leaving no lawful issue then all to the survivor.

She gives her share of the land planted with hops and the oasthouse in Maidstone occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis, after her sister Mary and brother Stephen's deaths, to her nieces, Ann and Mary Maynard, daughters of her brother William, for ever, equally shared.

After sister Mary and brother Stephen's deaths, to Elizabeth wife of her brother, William, an annuity of £5 for life as long as she remains his widow, this is charged on the property at Mersham. She also gets another annuity of £5, charged upon the same condition from land occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis.

Also after the deaths of her brother and sister, her half of the house, timber wharf and land occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis, to her nephew Robert Maynard, for his lifetime and after his death, to his lawful children, for ever. In default of such children or they do not survive to 21 years of age, with no lawful issue, then to the other children of brother, Stephen, for ever, equally shared.

The properties can be leased for terms not exceeding 14 years.

To her brother, Robert, £100 stock of the New South Sea Annuities and to brother, William, £200 of the same stock.

She gives her nephew, Robert Maynard, £100 and to her nieces, Ann and Mary Maynard, daughters of brother, William, £50 each, at 21 years of age.

To the Reverend Israel Lewis 10 guineas, if he is still Minister of the Presbyterian Congregation at Maidstone at her death.

To Elizabeth Norman, her servant 10 guineas if still with her.

She appoints her sister, Mary and brother, Stephen her executors.

To brother Stephen £200 in the above stock for his care and trouble as an executor.

After her debts, funeral costs and legacies are paid, the residue of her goods, chattels, effects, real and personal, to her sister, Mary, for ever.

Witnesses: William Hatch Richard Gammon Thomas Willard

Proved 8th December 1768

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th April 1761

Mary Maynard of Maidstone, Spinster.

This will is, more or less a mirror image of her sister's concerning the properties they were bequeathed by Edward Hunter.

First, her debts and funeral costs to be paid.

Her share of the properties occupied by Joseph Durrant, Collins, Thomas Reed, Thomas Bradley, the property at Mersham, occupied by her brother, William, the house, wharf and land occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis and the 8 aces of hops also occupied by them, to her sister Anne for life. After her death the property occupied by Joseph Durrant to her brother, Robert, for life. After his death then to her brother, William, for life and after his death, to his younger children and their heirs, equally divided.

After her sister's death, her share of the above 3 houses, to brother, Stephen, for ever, also the property in Mersham and land in Maidstone occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis, to her brother, William for life and after his death, to his sons, William and Stephen, for ever, equally shared.

Other land in Maidstone also occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis, after her sister's and brother's deaths, to nieces, Ann and Mary Maynard, for ever, equally shared.

Also after her sister's and brother's deaths, to Elizabeth wife of William Maynard, an annuity of £5 for as long as she remains his widow, charged upon the Mersham property. Also after sister Ann and brother William's deaths another annuity of £5 charged on land occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis, on same condition as before.

After her sister's death, she gives her share of the house, wharf and land , occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis to her brother Stephen, for life and after his death, to his son Robert, for life. After his death then to the lawful issue of his body, for ever. In default of such issue, the to the other children of brother, Stephen, equally shared, for ever.........................

To brother, Robert, £100 stock in the New South Sea Annuities.

To brother William, £200 of the same stock.

To nephew, Robert Maynard, and nieces, Ann and Mary Maynard, £50 each at 21 years.

To the Reverend Israel Lewis, 10 guineas if still Presbyterian Minister at Maidstone.

To her servant Elizabeth Borman, if with her at her death, 10 guineas.

She appoints her sister Anne and brother, Stephen, executors and gives Stephen £200 of the South Sea Stock for his troubles as executor.

Residue of goods, chattels, real and personal estate, to sister, Anne, for ever.

Witnesses: William Hatch Richard Gammon Thomas Willard

Codicil 21st February 1769

Her sister Anne has now died.

To her brother, Stephen, another £200 of the above stock.

To nieces, Elizabeth, Martha and Jane Maynard, daughters of brother, William, £100 each of the same stock at 21 years or day of marriage, if earlier.

To nephew, Robert another £200 of the same stock

To the present wife of brother, Stephen, 10 guineas.

To Sarah Prentis daughter of Edward, of Maidstone, Timber Merchant, £100 of the same stock at 21 years.

All of her clothes to nieces, Ann, Mary, Elizabeth, Martha and Jane Maynard, equally shared.

Reside, after debts, funeral costs and legacies are paid, to brothers, Stephen and William, equally shared.

She appoints brother William, in place of sister, Anne as executor.

Rest of Will confirmed.

Witnesses: William J. Coast Thomas Willard

Codicil 30th January 1781

To nephew Robert Maynard, another £60 and the worked picture, representing the History of King David but if Robert dies with no children living, the picture to remain in the family. To his wife, Rebecca, £10

To Elizabeth, daughter of the above Robert and Rebecca, £100 of the same South Sea Stock at 21 years or day of marriage, if earlier, in meantime interest towards her maintenance and education. If she dies under 21, the £100 to be shared equally by her siblings, in default of children then to Robert and Rebecca.

To niece Mary, wife of John Myers, a further £10 and a large spoon marked E.H. And to John Myers £10 A.H.

To Jane daughter of John and Mary Myers, £100 of the same stock at 21 years or marriage day. As before interest to her benefit until she is 21. If she dies before then, the £100 to her siblings, equally shared. In default of children then to her parents.

To her niece Elizabeth Maynard, £200 of the same stock, her watch and trinkets.

To niece Martha Maynard, £200 of the same stock and a half pint silver mug and table spoon marked A.M.

M.M.

To niece Jane Maynard, £200 of the same stock and a half pint silver mug and picture of Sampson.

To nephews William and Stephen Maynard, £10 each

To Mary wife of nephew Stephen, £20.

To brother Stephen and his wife, Mary, 10 guineas each.

To Mary Hunphrey, her servant, £5 if still with her at her death.

To the mother of her late servant, Sarah Springate, £5.

She appoints brother Stephen and his son Stephen, executors. If the senior dies his son Robert will take his place as an executor.

The residue of her estate to her executors, for ever.

She has given her clothes to her 5 nieces, one of them, Ann has died, so she gives the same and her household linen to the survivors, equally shared.

Witnesses: Henry Timbury Henry Groombridge

Proved 14th May 1783 Granted to William and Stephen, her brothers.

Here Lieth [ ]

[ ]

[ ] HA[ ] [who departed]

this Life [ ]

ELIZA [ ] [who]

departed [ ]

ANN H[ESTER] ?

Died [ ] 1765

Aged [ ]

Mrs CATHERINE HESTER

died 30th Sept. 1827

Aged 83 Years

Mrs HENRIETTA ANN CROSS

died April 7th 1827

Aged 80 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th June 1826

Henrietta Ann Cross of Maidstone, Spinster.

She appoints the Reverend Thomas Pearse of Folkestone, executor.

All her real and personal estate to her friend, Catherine Hester of Maidstone, widow, for life and after her death, Mary Maria Hester, widow, relict of Catherine's late son, Theodore John Hester, to have an annuity of £100 for life.

To Frances Fuggles of Maidstone, spinster, now a servant of Catherine Hester, an annuity of £60, for life, start 3 months after Catherine Hester's death.

To Thomas Pearse, £100, 3 months after Catherine Hester's death.

After Catherine Hester's death, subject to the annuities and legacies, her real and personal estate to her friend Elizabeth Day, senior of Maidstone, widow, for life and after her death, then to Elizabeth Day junior, her daughter, if she is then living, for ever. In case Elizabeth junior dies in testator's lifetime, then to Emily, wife of Thomas Pearse, for ever.

Witnesses: James Reeves, Minister of Maidstone William Scudamore, Solicitor of Maidstone George Langridge, Clerk to Mr Scudamore

Proved 10th July 1827

[ ]

ANN Wife of

ROBERT HILLS who died March 31st 179[ ]

Aged 76 Years

Also the above ROBERT [who died]

January 8th 1801 [ ]

ELIZABETH Wife of ROBERT [HILLS]

Son of the above who died

[ ] 1819 Aged 25 Years

Also his Infant Son ROBERT

ELIZABETH Wife of THOMAS CUTBUSH

and Daughter of the above ROBERT & ANN

HILLS who died May 24th 1823

Aged 70 Years

Also the above named THOMAS CUTBUSH

who died February 14th 1836

in the 78th Year of his Age

Also ROBERT

youngest Son of the above

THOMAS & ELIZABETH CUTBUSH

who died October 10th 1864

Aged 60 Years

In this Vault

lie the Remains if EDWARD

Son of CHARLES and

CAROLINE HOAR

who died 5th March [ ]

Aged 14 Months

Also HENRY their Son

who died 8th Dec 182[ ]

Aged 3 Months

Also FANNY their Daughter

who died 24th July 184[ ]

Aged 20 Years

Also the above named

CAROLINE HOAR

who died 29th June 1847

Aged 56 Years

Here lieth the Body of Mr GEORGE

HODGES of Maidstone Upholster

who departed this Life July the

[ ] 1688 Aged 39 Years

ELIZABETH Wife of [ ]

JOHN HODGES

of Wrotham Surgeon

was buried November ye 28th

1729 Aged 40 Years

Here lyeth ye Body of ELIZABETH

ye Wife of JOHN HODSOLL of this

Towne Gent who departed

this Life ye 23rd day of March

1685

[ ]

ELIZABETH Wife of the

above ROBERT HOLAH died

September the 20th 1782

Aged 35 Years

ISABELLA the Wife of

ROBERT SPENCER died July

the 29th 1783 Aged 70 Years

Likewise the above named

ROBERT SPENCER died Jan

the 26th 1789 Aged 71 Years

And ELIZTH. Daughter of the above

ROBT and ELIZABETH HOLAH

died February 24th 1793

in the 21st Year of her Age

Also CHARLOTTE Daughter

of ROBERT and ELIZABETH

HOLAH died August 19th

1793 Aged 15 Years

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th June 1787

Robert Spencer of Maidstone, Grocer.

To Joseph Springet of Maidstone, Draper, Thomas Sutton of Town Malling, Grocer and Robert Abbey of Maidstone, Grocer, his freehold estate at Penshurst occupied by John Austen; also his freehold estate in Maidstone, consisting of 5 houses occupied by Thomas Bishop, John Thomas Chapman, Jacob John Mills and Frideswide Savory; also 3 freehold farms at Ulcombe occupied by Nathan Davis, Thomas Collinson and John Kains and 2 freehold farms in in Langley and Otham occupied by John Blackburn and Sarah Masters, upon trust.

After his death trustees to receive the rents from his 5 houses in Maidstone until John Holah, eldest surviving son of his late nephew, Robert Holah and his wife, Elizabeth, is 24; in the meantime they to invest the net rents and buy £100 of 3% Consolidated Annuities of the Bank of England, to raise a fund, together with his personal estate to pay his legacies. When John Holah is 24 then, in trust, for his benefit, for ever and for no other purpose.

Concerning his Penshurst estate, trustees to take the rents, as before, for the benefit of George Holah, another son of Robert in the same pattern as for his brother, John.

As to his estate in in Langley and Otham, trustees to receive the rents for the benefit of Henry Holah, another son of Robert and in the same pattern as for his brothers.

Concerning his farm at Ulcombe, his trustees to sell it and discharge the mortgages on the Langley and Otham farms. The surplus, if any, to be invested in the same 3% annuities to pay the legacies.

To Elizabeth, Harriott , Charlotte, Mary Ann and Isabella, the daughters of the late Robert Holah and Elizabeth, £1,000 each from the rents and profits of his freehold farms and houses and his personal estate at 24 years of age or day of marriage if earlier and with the consent of his trustees. If any marry without such consent or die under 24, their legacy to go into his residuary personal estate.

To his niece, Elizabeth Morton, wife of John Morton, of Orford, Huntingdon, £100.

To his nephew, Thomas Holah of London, £200, to be paid from a note of hand for £300 lent to Thomas Holah when he went into trade. To nephew, John Holah, all stock in trade and book debts for the purpose of carrying on the trade with the assistance of Mr Robert Abbey for the purpose of supporting all the younger, Holah children until they are 24.

To his trustees, 5 guineas each for rings. If there id insufficient money to pay the legacies, debts, and funeral charges, he charges his freehold real estate, except that part to be sold, with the shortfall.

The residue of his real and personal estate to John Holah, for ever, subject to payment of his debts, funeral charges and legacies. He appoints John Holah, John Springett and Thomas Sutton executors.

Trustees can use a sum not exceeding £50 to advance the children of the late Robert Holah to advance in the world in trade or business.

Witnesses: R. Parker William Stevens Thomas Nicholas

Codicil not dated or witnessed

The 2 farms in Langley and Otham given to Henry Holah are exempt from making up any shortfall. He gives to John Hoah and his brother, George all his stock in trade and book debts, his furniture and effects, they paying with the assistance of his trustees his debts and funeral costs. He appoints them executors.

Affidavit 1st October 1789

Thomas Bell of Southwark, Cheesemonger and John Austen of Penshurst, Yeoman, state under oath, they knew deceased very well and were familiar with his handwriting and signature. They have carefully examined the codicil and confirm it is in his hand.

Prove 5th October 1789 Power reserved to John and George Holah, administration granted to John Springet and Thomas Sutton

[ ]

Daughter of SAMUEL &

JUDITH HOLLISTER

WILLIAM buried Feb 16th 1719 Aged 1 Year

JUDITH buried Jan 1st 1721 Aged 3 Weeks

ROBERT buried Aug 4th 1722 Aged 2 Years

Also JAMES HOLLISTER

died Aug 5th 1725 Aged 9 Years

Here also lyeth the Body of

JUDITH Wife of

SAMUEL HOLLISTER

who died Feby ye 1st 173[ ]

Aged 40 Years

SAMUEL HOLLISTER Senr departed

this Life ye 17th of Feby 1749

Aged 69

Mrs KITTY REEVE BARKER

Relict of ED BARKER Esq

of Cambridge

died the 18th January 1837

in the 61st Year of her Age

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th December 1748

Samuel Hollister of Maidstone, Brewer.

To his wife, Elizabeth and his friend, Nathaniel Field of Thomas Street, London, Cheesemonger, his house known by he sign of the Sun in Butcher Row in the High Town, (High Street), Maidstone, occupied by Richard Brown.

Also his house known by the sign of the Three Compasses in Week Street, Maidstone, occupied by Abraham Masters.

Also his ½ share of land and the house known by the sign of Anchor and Hope, with stable in Week Street, Maidstone and the house known by the sign of the Bull, with barn and stable and houses and land at Penenden Heath, Boxley, occupied by Jeremiah Parker.

Also his house known by the sign of the Horseshoe, with barn and stable and land in Langley, occupied by Thomas Walter.

Also his his house with barn, stable and land at Langley occupied by John Bassock and all other houses and land, upon trust, to sell. From the proceeds they to pay his debts if his personal estate is not sufficient.

His wife and Field are his executors, he gives them his personal estate and after payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, he gives his sons, Samuel and Robert, £10 each.

Residue of his estate to his daughter, Ann Hollister and, if any of his real estate remains unsold, after payment of his debts, etc, that to his daughter, Ann for ever.

Witnesses: Ann Stiles Samuel Fullagar Thomas Willard

Proved 5th March 1749 (1750)

HOLLISTER see ELLIS

Here lyeth ye Body of

THOMAS HOPE

late of Boughton Muchelsea

who departed this Life July

the 26th 1733 Aged 63 Years

Also here lieth the Body of

THOS HOPE [Eldest ?] Son of

[the] above named THO HOPE

[and] ELIZ [his] Wife who departed

this Life [Feb] ye 2nd 1735

Aged [ ]8 Years

left surviving issue one Son and

3 Daughters

Here li[eth] [the] Body of

WILLIAM [HORSMONDEN] ?Of Maidstone [ ]

[ ] HORSMO[NDEN]

Sir WILLIAM TURNER of Richmond

[ ]

FRANCES his Wife who both lie buried in this church

Sir WILLIAM died 1670 Dame FRANCES1681

He was Grandfather of Sir DANIEL HORSMONDEN D.D. Rector of

Ulcomb [ ] his Wife Daughter of Sir.............

…....................................................................

100

Here lies interr'd the Body of

Mrs JANE HORSMONDEN

Relict of ANTHONY HORSMONDEN Esq

by whom She had four Children Viz

WILLM. ELIZABETH JANE and JOHN

She was Daughter of Sir WILLM. TURNER

of Richmond in Surrey Kt

and departed this Life the 22nd of Oct 1729

in the 78th Year of her Age

Also the Body of ELIZH. Her Daughter

who was married to DANIEL RUSSELL Esq

Son of Sir WILLM. RUSSELL Kt

and Alderman of the City of London

She departed this Life the 29th of July 173[3]

in the [5]6th Year of her Age

WILLIAM HORSMONDEN TURNER Esq

by his last will directed this Stone be laid here

in Memory of his Dear Mother and Sister

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st July 1725

Jane Horsmonden of Maidstone, Widow

All of her goods, chattels and personal estate to her daughter, Jane Horsmonden, who is her executor.

Witnesses: William Martin Robert Rencall Sarah Martin

Proved 25th February 1729 (1730 in modern calendar)

Note in margin 8th March 1737

Administration granted to Joseph Chapman husband of Jane Chapman, formerly Jane Horsmonden, who did not administer the will while alive.

HOU??? see LACY

101

Beneath this Stone

are deposited the Remains of

Mrs ELIZABETH HUGHES

Wife of Mr JOHN HUGHES Gent

who departed this Life Aug 24th 181[1]

Aged 59 Years

Also THOMAS Son of the above

who died April 18th 1805

Aged 21 Years

Also the above JOHN HUGHES Gent

who departed this Life July 25th 1829

in the 83rd Year of his Age

Mrs MARY FARTHING Relict of

Mr EDWD. FARTHING late of St[rood] ?

who died March 8th 181[3]

Aged 80 Years

HULL see EBBETT

102

In Memory of

WILLIAM Son of

EDWD. and MARTHA HUNTER

who died the 10th May 1712

Aged 21 Years

Also

EDWD. HUNTER Gent

Son of the above

EDWD. and MARTHA HUNTER

who died the 15th April 17[5]7

Aged 72 Years

Edward Hunter's mural monument is more informative about his charitable activities, the ledger says nothing about them. The Indenture he mentions in the will contains more details of his Almshouses than the will does. The Mural Monument Inscriptions will follow the Ledgers later in 2023.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11th December 1754

Edward Hunter of Maidstone, Mercer.

By an indenture dated 21st and 22nd June 1736, he has settled four fifths of his own house upon the Right Honourable Robert, Lord Romney, Sir Roger Meredith (now deceased), William Henley Esquire and William Walter Esquire (now deceased), in trust.

After his death, £105, to be paid to the above trustees to purchase the remaining fifth part.

He gives this fifth part to his cousin, Elizabeth Booth, wife of Thomas Booth of Woolwich, Mariner and to his cousin Ann Holloway wife of James Holloway of Woolwich, Shipwright. His cousins to have the £105 and to convey the remaining fifth part to the surviving trustees.

He gives Elizabeth Booth his estate at Goudhurst he holds on a lease from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester Cathedral, occupied by Thomas Ball and all household goods in the house belonging to the same estate known as the Star and Crown Inn.

To Ann Holloway, £300 but if she is dead, the £300 to her daughter, Frances Gough, if she has any right or claim to the fifth part of his house she will join in the conveyance of the same.

By the above mentioned Indenture, he has granted and assigned to the Reverend Samuel Weller (deceased), Thomas Nightingale of Maidstone, Thread Twister and Thomas Baytop of Maidstone, Grocer, £600 Old South Sea Annuities and £600 New South Sea Annuities , upon trust. (this is the main part of the cost of erecting his Almshouses).

Stephen Prentis of Maidstone, Carpenter is to be employed to do the carpentry work on his Almshouses, which by the above Indenture are to be built and John Rowling and Thomas Martin both of Maidstone, Bricklayers are to be employed to lay the bricks of the Almshouses.

If any money remains with his executors from the £1,200, it to be used after payment of his debts, legacies and funeral costs, a sum not exceeding £50 to be paid to Ann Holloway, if the surplus exceeds £50 the balance to his residuary personal estate and to be used for charitable purposes, as his executors think fit.

He appoints Thomas Nightingale, Thomas Baytop, Edward Prentis of Maidstone, Timber Merchant and Ann Maynard a daughter of Richard Maynard of Cranbrook, Yeoman, (deceased), his executors.

He gives to Thomas Nightingale, £500, to Thomas Baytop and Edward Prentis, £150 each. Also to Edward Prentis 6 acres of land in Boxley, lately purchased from George Cooke, Esquire.

These sums will not be paid if any of them refuse to act regarding his will and the trusts.

He empowers Edward Prentis and Ann Maynard to act in the trusts with the other executors.

To Ann Maynard and her sister, Mary Maynard his house with the [ ] other dwelling adjoining the north side of Maidstone High Street, occupied by Joseph Durrant. Also his 3 houses on the east side of that street, occupied by Nehemiah Wimble, William Fancet and Thomas Saywell, lately purchased from William Hester, except that part since sold and conveyed to Edward Prentis. Also his house , barn, stable and land in Mersham, occupied by Edward Worger, purchased from Thomas Brewer and Ann his wife and Martha Whitfield, Widow. Also his house and timber wharf and land of about 10 acres, near the River Medway in Maidstone, occupied by Caleb Jemmett. Also his hop ground and oast house of about 80 acres above the latter and adjoining the highway, occupied by Stephen and Edward Prentis.

The house and timber wharf, purchased from George Cooke, to Ann and Mary Maynard, for ever, equally share. Also to them the cockles, oast hairs and other things about the oast house.

To Ann Maynard, £400, if she is dead, then the £400 to her sister, Mary.

To Mary Maynard, £350, if she is dead, then the £350 to her sister, Ann.

To William Hewer late of Maidstone, now of Margate, Linen Draper, £50

To Robert Beale, Gentleman of Maidstone, £50

To William Kempton of Maidstone, Tallow Chandler, £30

To Ann Harlow of Maidstone, Spinster, £100

To Elizabeth wife of Thomas Nightingale, his cabinet faced with tortoise shell and a needlework picture with a looking glass in the middle, which were his late aunt Henslow's ? Also his escriptor, all china and waxworks.

To Elizabeth Nightingale eldest daughter of Thomas, £100

To John Nightingale, son of Thomas, his small house in West Borough, Maidstone, occupied by John Clatworthy, for ever.

To Judith Edmonds of Maidstone, Spinster, £50

To [ ] Bowler wife of Charles Bowler, late of Lombard Street, Merchant, £50.

To John Bennett late of Maidstone, Shopkeeper, £10

To Mary and Ann Nightingale, daughters of Thomas, £100 each

To Richard Larkin , late apprentice to Richard Hearnden, Blacksmith in Maidstone, £10.

To Morland Beard, son of Abraham Beard, late of Maidstone, Carpenter, £20.

To Thomas Patten, late apprentice to Stephen Wattell of Maidstone, Cordwainer and to Francis Cutbush son of John Cutbush of Maidstone, Locksmith, £5 each.

To Matthew Stacey son of Richard Stacey of Maidstone, Thread Twister, £10.

To Richard Wattell, Junior of Maidstone, Cordwainer, £25.

To the Maidstone Charity School, £20

To the poor of Maidstone who do not receive alms of the parish, £100, distributed at £20 per annum for 5 years after his death, in Winter.

His executors to lay out a sum not exceeding £100 for a monument like that for the late Recorder Dixon and fixed to the pillar next to the place where he will be buried in Maidstone parish church and £10 for a large “handsome” tombstone to be laid down where he has laid the 2 small ones.

He gives to Shadrach Illden of Maidstone, Shopkeeper, £20

To John Tassell of Maidstone, Gardener, £50

To the widow of Samuel Jackson, late of Maidstone, Barber, £10

To Richard Wathurst, Senior, £5

To Stephen Maynard of Gravesend, Joiner, brother of Ann and Mary Maynard, £100 and £150 in trust, for the benefit of his son, Robert.

To William Croft of Battle, Sussex, Bricklayer, £100

To Ann Croft daughter of William, £150.

To Samuel Croft and Mary Whiting, son and daughter of William, £50 each.

To Elizabeth Ashley, wife of Edward Ashley of Holborn, London, Peruke Maker, £50.

To George Cutbush of Maidstone, Tailor, £10

To the widow of Henry Cutbush, late of Maidstone, Locksmith, £10

To Edward Baldock, late of Fant Farm, Maidstone, £50.

To his cousin, Frances, daughter of his cousin, Ann Holloway, £100.

To St Thomas's Hospital, Southwark, £100.

To the Foundling Hospital, Lamb's Conduit Fields, near the City of London, £100.

To William Maynard of Benenden, Farmer, £200.

To Robert Smith of Maidstone, £10.

To [ ] Rogers of Maidstone, widow daughter of the late Mrs How Gardener, £5.

To Elizabeth Turner daughter of [ ] Turner, Blacksmith, living near the Great Bridge, Maidstone, £10.

To Henry Jefferys of Maidstone, Woollen Draper, £50.

To William Green of Maidstone, Distiller, £10.

To Richard Mussory ?, Senior, of Maidstone, Gentleman, £50

These legacies to be paid 12 months after his death but executors can pay smaller legacies earlier as they think fit.

To Ann and Mary Maynard, all his clothes and all his late aunt, Ann Henslow's clothes. Also all household linen, equally shared.

Witnesses: James Burr Joseph Durrant Samuel Fullagar

Codicil 27th September 1755

By a tripartite Indenture of 22nd June 1736, he has given £600 South Sea Annuities and £600 New South Sea Annuities, in trust, to buy a piece of land in Maidstone for building an Almshouse for 6 poor persons.

He has lately purchased a piece of land from Christopher Harris, near Moat Lane and has erected the Almshouses.

If he dies before conveyance takes effect, he gives the ground and houses to Ann and Mary Maynard, in trust. They to convey the property to the trustees named in the Indenture.

He has given Stephen Maynard £150 in trust, for his son Robert, he now revokes this and gives the £150 to Ann Maynard, in trust for Robert Maynard.

Rest of will ratified.

Witnesses: Edward Pierce Samuel Fullagar Christopher Fullagar

Codicil 13th April 1757

He has appointed Thomas Nightingale, Thomas Bayton, Edward Prentis and his servant, Ann Maynard, executors.

Now, Mary Maynard, sister of Ann, to be an additional executor.

He has given Edward Prentis, £150 but now gives him another £300, making his legacy up to £450.

He gives Joseph Durrant of Maidstone, Grocer, £50

The will and first codicil ratified.

Witnesses: Samuel Fullagar Christopher Fullagar

Proved 27th June 1757

According to Russell's History of Maidstone, 1881, Hunter's Almshouses were for 6 men and women. From property he left to maintain the Almshouses, including his house in what is now Bank Street, the income was £48 per annum. £2 was set aside for an annual sermon on charity at All Saints, as follows, 25 shillings for the Minister, 10 shillings for the Reader and 5 shillings for the Clerk.

Income in 1838 was £183 16s, from 55 acres at Willesborough, let at £72 12s, per annum, 21 acres at Mersham, let at £18 per annum, his house in Bank Street, let at £57 4s per annum and dividends from investments, £33.

In 1851 6 additional houses were erected by the trustees. The 12 houses were occupied by people aged over 55. Income in 1881 was about £200, £16 was usually given to each occupant.

The charity has since ceased to function.

HUNTER see HENSLOW

103

Here lieth the Body of

THOMAS JACKSON

who died December the 15th

1796 Aged 72 Years

Also ANN Wife of

Mr JOHN FARMER of London

and Daughter of the above

THOMAS JACKSON

and ELIZABETH his Wife

who died the 30th of July

1797 Aged 29 Years

Mrs ELIZABETH JACKSON

Wife of the above

THOMAS JACKSON

who died the 29th of January

1826 Aged 86 Years

104

[ ]

CALEB JEMMETT

died ye 11th of Sept 1734

Aged 23 ? Years

Also one Son

WM. JEMMETT died Feb 4th 1742

Aged [ ] Yrs 6 Ms

ANN ye second Wife of ye said

CALEB JEMMETT

died ye 3rd of June 1751

Aged 53 ? Years

[Here lieth ye] Body of the S[ ]

C[ ] who died

D[ecember ?] [ ]4 Aged 64

Years

Also CALEB JEMMETT Son

of the said CALEB and ANN

who died 16th May 1759 Aged [ ]

THOMAS JEMMETT Son of the said

CALEB and ANN died at S[t]

Vincent's in the West Indies in

June 1765 Aged 49 ? Years

105

To the Memory of

Mr EDWARD JOHNSON

who died Aug the 22nd 1741

Aged 68 Years

Also ELIZTH. his Wife died Octor

the 27th 1765 Aged 89 Years

Here also lieth the Body of

JOHN JOHNSON Son of EDWARD

and ELIZTH JOHNSON who died

the 11th of September 1771 Aged

69 Years

Also of ELEANOR Wife of

JOHN CROWDER

who died Feby 13th 1835

Aged 77 Years

Also the above named

JOHN CROWDER

who died Sept 26th 1840

Aged 77 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th October 1738

Edward Johnson of Maidstone, Cutler

To his wife, Elizabeth, for life, his house occupied by John Bumby in St Andrew's, Canterbury, the lease of which he purchased from the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral.

After his wife's death, the house to his eldest son, John.

Also to his wife, his household goods, plate, ready money, stock in trade and personal estate, she to pay his debts, funeral and probate costs. He appoints her his executor.

Witnesses: William Waller John Clagget John Mason

Proved June 28th 1742

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 18th February 1750 (1751)

Elizabeth Johnson of Maidstone, Widow.

Her real and personal estate, goods, chattels, debts, stock in trade, ready money, securities for money and effects, to her only son, John, for ever. He is her executor.

Witnesses: John Clagget W Waller W Roffe

Proved 3rd April 1766

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will dated 22nd December 1771 (sic)*

John Johnson of Maidstone, Cutler.

To his nephew, Edward Mortimer, Cutler, now living with him and the lawful issue of his body, his house, in 2 dwellings, in Boxley, occupied by [ ] Cole and [ ] Slater, with an orchard, for ever. In default of such issue, then to the eldest son of his niece, Elizabeth Crowder, wife of John Crowder of Loose, Paper Maker, for ever. In default of a son then to the eldest daughter, for ever.

To his niece, Mary Denne, daughter of his late sister, Elizabeth Farley and the lawful issue of her body, his house in Week Street, Maidstone, occupied by Widow Martin, for ever. In default of heirs, then to the eldest son of of his niece, Ann Harding, wife of Stephen Harding of London, for ever.

To his nephews and nieces, children of his late sisters, Mary Mortimer and Elizabeth Henley, his house, in 2 dwellings at St. Faith's Green, Maidstone, occupied by [ ] Morris and [ ] Bills and his house in Mill Lane, Maidstone, occupied by William Brown, for ever (equally shared ?)

To his niece, Elizabeth Crowder, £20

To his niece, Ann Harding, £20.

To his niece, Mary Denne, £10.

To his brother in law, John Henly of Loose, Paper Maker, £10 for mourning.

To Winifred Farley and Charlotte Farley, daughters of John Farley, £10 each.

To nephew, John Farley, £10 at 21 years of age.

To nephew, William Farley, £10 also at 21 years.

To nephew, John Mortimer, £20, within 4 years after his death, in such parts and manner as his executor, Edward Mortimer thinks fit.

To his niece, Susanna Farley, now living with him, £50, this is owed to him by a bond, with interest due. Also to Susanna Farley, the furniture of his bedroom and his silver plate, except 2 silver tankards.

To niece, Elizabeth Crowder, the largest silver tankard.

To niece, Ann Harding the other silver tankard.

To James Crowder and John Mortimer, all his clothes, equally shared.

To Susanna Farley, £10 for mourning.

Residue of real and personal estate, not yet given, to nephew, Edward Mortimer, for ever, he to pay his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs..........

To his friends, John Fowler of Maidstone and Joseph Potten of Maidstone, Victualler, 1 guinea each for a ring.

He appoints Edward Mortimer and Susanna Farley executors.

Witnesses: George West William Renwall ? William Rosse

Proved 4th October 1771

* I presume this should be 1770 ?

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th August 1840

John Crowder of Maidstone, Gentleman. (Paper Maker, see above will)

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

He desires to be buried in Maidstone church in the place purchased by him where his late uncle, John Johnson and his late wife, Eleanor are buried.

He appoints his nephew, John Wenborne, son of his late sister, Harriet Wenborne and Eleanor Chittenden , grand niece of his late wife, who now lives with him, executors.

To Eleanor Chittenden, his house and outbuildings, yard and garden in Maidstone High Street, for ever. Also all his household goods and furniture, plate, except that later mentioned, linen, china, earthenware, glass, books, wine, spirits, beer and liquors and effects. Also his working tools and utensils, absolutely.

To his executors, all his other houses, lands and shares of real estate and leasehold estate, subject to payment of ground rents and observance of covenants, upon trust, to sell and to hold the proceeds upon trust and pay the following legacies.

To his niece, Harriet Brenchley, £50

To his executors, 19 guineas each.

To his sister, Mary Blewitt, Widow, £100

To his grand niece, Harriet Goodman, daughter of Mary Blewitt and William Goodman of Ware Mills near Hertford, Miller, £50.

To his sister, Elizabeth Ansell wife of Jagger Ansell, Cordwainer, £100.

To his nephews, John and William Wenbourne, , sons of his late sister, Harriet Wenbourne, £200 each.

To his late wife's niece, Julia Carman, wife of Robert Carman, 19 guineas.

To his late wife's grand niece, Clarissa Boorman, wife of John Boorman, £10.

To Marella Moore wife of his late wife's nephew, John Crowder (deceased), 19 guineas.

To his brother in law, Stephen Brenchley, £10.

To his nephew, Stephen Brenchley, £100.

to his nephews and niece, Thomas Francis Jones Brenchley, Benjamin Brenchley and Winifred Diana Brenchley, 19 guineas each.

To the children of his late nephew, Frederick Brenchley, 19 guineas each.

To his niece, Harriet Brenchley, a silver cream pot, 2 silver table spoons, 6 silver tea spoons and pair of sugar tongs.

To his nephew, Stephen Brenchley, his silver watch with chain , seals and appendages.

To his 3 Brenchley nephews, all his clothes, equally shared.

From the residue of the sale, upon trust, £200 to be invested in the Public funds and to pay the dividends towards the maintenance and education of Clarissa Ann Moore and Morella Moore until Clarissa is 21, when the fund will be transferred to her. If she dies before then the fund to go into his residuary personal estate.

The residue of his book debts, mortgages, bills, bonds, notes, money and securities for money, personal estate and effects to his executors, equally shared.

Witnesses: William Sibbald M.D. William Sedgwick Charles Topping

Proved 16th October 1840

106

[ ]

SAMUEL Son of SAMUEL

FARNCES (sic) JORDAN

died [ ] Nov 1728

Aged 17 Years

SUSANNA JORDAN

Wife of the Revd. T.M.

JORDAN died Oct the

31st 1781 Aged 66 Years

The Revd.

T.M. JORDAN

Rector of Barming

in Kent

and of Iden in Sussex

died Feb the 26th

1780 Aged 72 Years

The Revd RICHARD JORDAN

M.A. Son of the above named

Excellent and Worthy Parents

Vicar of Mountfield in Sussex

and of Hoo St Worburg in Kent

died August 21st 1835

Aged 76 Years

JUDGE see TOMSETT

107

Here are Deposited

the Remains of

ROBERT KENT of Hammersmith

who died the 17th ? [ ]

[ ]

I wondered why Robert Kent of Hammersmith was buried at Maidstone. He left no will, unless it was in the Middlesex Courts, his wife, Lucy, did leave a PCC will, (1790) but this contained no clues.

But the will of Eleanor Edwards of Maidstone, Spinster, who died at Hammersmith in 1785 provided the answer. She was the sister of of Lucy Kent, Widow and most likely died at Lucy's house in Hammersmith.' Lucy was the main legatee of her will and executor.

There is a fine 18th century house on Lower Mall, Hammersmith , on the river front, called Kent House and a family of Kent owned property in Hammersmith. Robert and Lucy Kent owned a Brewery, called Strand Gate and a house called Awdes, perhaps the house Eleanor died in.

It seems that the lower half of Robert Kent's ledger has been cut away and it is likely that the missing section contained Lucy Kent's inscription.

108

In Memory of

ANNA KIGHT who

departed this Life

August the 16th 1789

Aged 50 Years

“[Fare]well vain World

[I] have seen enough of thee,

[I care not] what thou think of me,

[ ] nor thy frowns I fear,

[ ] my Head lies easy here”

[ ] GRANSDEN

[ ] [SE]DGWICK

[ ]

109

GUL. supradieri GUL. LACY

Filius natu maximus

Obiit Maii XVI

Anno Salutis MDCCXXI

Aetatis XXXV

Likewise ELIZTH. the Wife of

[the] first named WILLM. LACY who

died Aug 14th 1742 Aged [ ]2

Also ANN the Daughter of

Mr NELLER ALLEN and Wife of

ROBT. LACY who departed Aug 26th 1753 Aged 35

Also Mrs ELIZABETH HOU[ ]

Second Daughter of the said

ROBERT and ANN LACY who died

May the 31st 1767 Age [21] Years

[ ] one Son and [ ]

[ ]

LAUNDER see WHETLAND

110

[ ]

[ ] SMITH LEWIS

[who died] on the 6th of February 1785

[ ]

[LEYSO]N LEWIS of East Farleigh

[who died] on the 13th Feby. 1825

Aged 36

[ ]

[Also] ELIZABETH Mother of the above

[ who died] the 6th of Jan 1827

Aged 65

This inscription transcript was very confused, so the above is now accurate as far as the latter two are concerned. I don't know why Leyson Lewis and his mother, Elizabeth are buried at All Saints, apart from what seems to be a pre-existing Lewis grave. The husband of Elizabeth, Leyson, is buried in East Farleigh churchyard, he died in 1824 and his will mentions his daughter Jane, who died in 1816 in America. Leyson Lewis Senior's brother, George, had emigrated to America and became a wealthy man in New York. He bought a large tract of land in Pennsylvania and engaged Joshua William Alder to survey the land. Joshua later returned to England, where he had been born, to finish his education and met George Lewis's niece, Jane Lewis and they married. Joshua had studied Surveying and Geology and with the help of Israel Lewis, bother of Leyson Lewis, Junior, developed a glass making venture in Pennsylvania. The glass making was successful but the route to Philadelphia, where the glass would be sold, was very poor and the glass broke before it could reach the city, so the venture was given up. Joshua then tried sheep raising but the sheep all perished in the Winter. The cost to George Lewis for these doomed enterprises has been estimated at $250,000. Leyson Senior's will tells us that his daughter, Jane was entitled to inherit 10,000 acres of land in America or £3,000 in lieu, I assume under the will of George Lewis. When she died the legacy passed to her brothers, Leyson and Israel. Joshua Alder returned to England and married Jane's sister, Elizabeth. The couple returned to America, where they ended their days, Joshua in 1837 and Elizabeth in 1882.

Source: Book of Biographies of the 17th Congressional District. Biographical Publishing Company of Chicago and Buffalo,New York, 1899, see Wikipedia.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd October 1824

Leyson Lewis, Esquire of East Farleigh.

He is in ill health.

He appoints his brother, Israel Harris Lewis his executor.

His personal estate to be valued and sold for the benefit of his mother, Elizabeth, except for £100 to each of his sisters, Elizabeth Alder and Phoebe Hodges, as soon as his executor has had valued and disposed of the stock or any part of his farm of Gallants in East Farleigh. He leaves the farm to his brother, Israel, subject to £10 from the profits to be paid to his mother, annually, for life.

Witnesses: Julius J. Shepherd George Prentis George Clout

Proved 3rd March 1825

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th October 1825

Elizabeth Lewis, Widow of Leyson Lewis, Senior, Esquire.

Her debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

Her plate, linen and clothes to her daughters, Elizabeth Alder and Phoebe Hodges, equally shared.

To her son, Israel Harris Lewis and nephews, George and Charles Martineau of Stockwell Common, Sugar Bakers (Sugar Refiners in Leyson Senior's will) and Robert Cooper of Maidstone, Gentleman, all her goods, chattels, ready money, debts, personal estate and effects, upon trust, to sell, (allowing her daughters to buy some of her books, china and furniture, the net proceeds to be invested in Government Bonds or Real securities, upon trust.

One half of the income to daughter Elizabeth, for life, for her own independent use and after her death, upon trust, to transfer the fund to her children at 21 yeas of age or day of marriage for girls, if earlier.

The other half of the income to daughter, Phoebe, for life, after her her death the fund to be transferred to her children, as before.

If either daughter dies leaving no children, then the whole income to the survivor. If both daughters die leaving no children, the rust funds to her son Israel.

She appoints son Israel, George and Charles Martineau and Robert Cooper, executors and give each of them 5 guineas each for their troubles as executors and trustees.

Witnesses: Henry Prentis, Attorney at Law, Rochester Ann Martineau, Stockwell Common, Surrey.

Proved 23rd January 1827 Power reserved to Robert Cooper and George Martineau

111

Here lyeth ye Body of

LUCY LINFIELD

who departed this Life

17th day of January

1732

in the 84th Year

of her Age

[Here] lyeth the Body of

M[ ] LUCY ? DUR[ ]

of Maidstone

[ ]0 October 17[ ]0

LOVETT see PEMBLE

MAIWELL see MAY

112

Here lyeth Interred the Body

of EDWARD MAPLESDEN Gent Son

of JOHN MAPLESDEN Gent of this

Towne He departed this Life ye

8th day of April Ano Dom 1686 Aged

49Yeares he left issue one Daughter

and 3 Sonnes vid ELLEN, JOHN

EDWARD & HENRY

JOHN MAPLESDEN Gent 1708

Also ye Body of ELIZ[ABETH] [ [EAY ?

Died 1745

113

[ Beneath this] ? Stone [lie the]

[Remains] ? of JANE

MARES who departed [this Life]

the 1st day of October [ ]

Aged 28 Years

Leaving issue two Sons and two

Daughters (viz)

WILLIAM, MARY-JANE, ELLEN

and JOHN-HENRY

Also CHARLES MARES Gent

who departed this Life the 5th day of

February 1821 Aged 91 Years

Also JOHN MARES Esq

who died May 9th 18[5]0 Aged 67 Years

Also WM. MARES Son of the above

JOHN MARES

who died J[ ] 2[ ] 1816

Aged [ ] Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th January 1816

Charles Mares of Maidstone, Gentleman.

First his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To his daughters, Ann and Mary Mares, £500 each.

He has lent his son, John £1,100, he now releases to John, £400, so he is now only accountable for £700. He has lent his son, Charles, £600, he now releases to Charles, £300. The £600 was for the purchase of his office and premises in Rose Yard, Maidstone but Charles has not given any security for this sum, so far and he must pay the balance of £300 to his father's executors.

After the payment of the £500 legacies to his daughters and the payment of £700 and £300 by his sons, he gives the annual interest of the £700 and £300, which remains due from his sons, his money, securities for money, house furniture, plate, linen and china, to his wife, Ann for life. Also to his wife, all his freehold estate in Maidstone or elsewhere, for life. After her death, his real estate to George Catt, Senior of Detling, Farmer, upon trust, and then to his son, John Mares, for ever.

George Catt is to raise, out of the real estate, £1,000 to pay his daughters, £500 each in addition to the 2 sums of £500 already bequeathed.

If either of his daughters die before his wife,, leaving lawful issue, her share to that child or children at 21 years, during minority interest at 5% towards maintenance and education.

He gives £5 each to his grandchildren, John, Ann, Elizabeth, Mary, ? and Henry Cutbush, living at time of his wife's death.

After his wife's death, he gives his furniture, plate, linen and china and £700 and £300 to son John, absolutely. If John dies before his mother then this bequest to his lawful children, if any. If he leaves no children, then to his sisters Ann and Mary.

He appoints his wife, Ann and son John his executors.

Witnesses: Henry Godden of Maidstone, Druggist Stephen Lamprey, Solicitor of Maidstone W.H. Lane, his Clerk.

Proved 18th August 1821

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th June 1848

John Mares of Linfield House, Boxley and Maidstone, Chemist and Druggist.

He appoints his brother in law, Henry Godden, friend, Robert Tassell and his son, John Henry Mares, executors.

To Henry Godden and Robert Tassell, 19 guineas each as a token of his regard and esteem.

He ratifies the Marriage Settlement made on his marriage with his late wife.

He gives his sister, Ann Mares, such part of his furniture to the value of £20 as she thinks proper to take.

To his sister, Mary Godden, wife of Henry Godden, the picture of a Tiger which she made.

To his sister, Ann, an annuity of £30 charged on his house in Bank Street, Maidstone, occupied by Charles Baker and others.

His house and premises in Union Street, Maidstone, occupied by James Foord and his houses and land in Bearstead, now or late occupied by Joy William Streatfield and Francis Troysden, to his executors and trustees to sell and share the net proceeds between his children, John Henry, Ellen Mares and Mary Jane, wife of Henry Winkles Joy, equally shared.

His money, securities for money, personal estate and effects, to his trustees, to sell that not consisting of money and pay his debts, funeral and probate costs and share the residue among his children, equally. If any of them are indebted to him that debts to be shared by them all and deducted from their legacies.

Witnesses: Charles Hoar, Solicitor, Maidstone Samuel Maddox, his Clerk.

Proved 6th June 1850

114

[ ]

THOMAS MARSHALL

Thrice Mayor of this

Town who departed

this Life February ye 19th 17[ ]

Aged 80 Years

Left issue one Son

Here

Lyeth also Interr'd

the Body of ELIZABETH

MARSHALL second Wife of ye aforesaid

THOMAS MARSHALL

who departed this Life

April ye 26th 1714 Aged

82 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th October 1713

Elizabeth Marshall of Maidstone, Relict of Thomas Marshall, late of Maidstone, Brazier.

She is aged and infirm and desires that 6 people hold up her pall, each of the to have a ring and pair of gloves. Her debts and funeral costs to be first paid.

To John Groombridge of Otham, Blacksmith, £5

To Daniel Whetland of Maidstone, Thread Twister and Sarah his wife, £5 each, to their children, Thomas, Othaham and Sarah, 10 shillings each.

To Sarah Barnet, Widow, £5

To Robert Hooker of Maidstone, 20 shillings and to Mary his wife, £5 and to their daughter, Mary, £1.

To Elizabeth Wybrow, wife of Robert Wybrow, £5.

To Susan Pool, wife of John Pool of Maidstone, £5.

To Thomas Marshall of Maidstone, £5

To Elizabeth Walker of Maidstone, £1

To Susanna Harris of Maidstone, £1

To Thomas Howard of Maidstone, £5.

To Margaret Howard Spinster, £5.

To John Howard of Woolwich and his wife, a ring each.

To Susannah daughter of Humphrey Howard and her husband, a ring each.

To Elizabeth Hodges wife of John Hodges of Wrotham, Surgeon, 10 shillings.

To Mary wife of [ ] Lomas of Est Malling, £1.

To [ ] Batt and Elizabeth his wife, a ring each.

To [ ] Baker of Woolwich and Sarah his wife, a ring each.

To Sarah Barnet, Susan Pool, Mary Hooker and Elizabeth Groombridge wife of John Groombridge of Otham, all of her clothes, equally shared between them by Sarah Whetland.

Residue of personal estate, goods and chattels to her kinsmen, Daniel Whetland and John Groombridge, whom she appoints her executors. They to give 40 shillings to poor widows of Maidstone.

Witnesses: Alexander Weller Robert Dixon John Ebbs

Proved 8th May 1714

115

In this Vault are Interred

the Hon JOHN MARSHAM

(third Son of the Right Hon ROBERT

Lord Romney & PRISCILLA Lady Romney

who was born Aug 26th 1748

and died Feb 14th 1749/50

The Hon HARRIOT MARSHAM

(their fourth Daughter)

who was born May 28th 1760

and died Nov 5th 1762

The Hon ROBERT PYM MARSHAM

(their eldest Son)

who was born April 28th 1743

and died Nov 28th 1762

The Hon SHOVELL MARSHAM

(their fourth Son)

who was born Oct 21st 1757

and died Feb 9th 1766

The Right Hon PRICILLA Lady

Romney died Feb 27th 1771 in the

47th Year of her Age

The Right Hon ROBT. Lord Romney

died at the Mote November the 16th

1793 in the 82nd Year of his Age

116

[ ]

WILLIAM MARSHAM

born Oct 10th 1801

died Feb 1802

EMMA MARSHAM

born March 1[ ] 1792

died July 6th 1808

117

[ ]

JOHANNIS MASON

[ ] 26th die [ ]

Anno [ ]

Aetatis [ ]

[ ] 16[80]

[ ]

[ ] Filia [ ]

[ ] obiit [ ]

Anno Aetatis 25

[ ] 16[ ]7

pradicti JOHANNIS

obiit die Aprilis

Anno Aetatis 67

Salutis 1[ ]0

[ ] libiios

[ ] JOHANNEI

S[A]RA[H] NATHANIELLM

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will (Not Dated ?)

John Mason of Maidstone, Timber Merchant.

He is weak in body.

To his sons, Stephen and Sylvan, 5 shillings each, to son, John £700

To his 2 daughters, Sarah and Elizabeth Mason, £500 each at 24 years of age or day of marriage if earlier. To his daughter, Mary Mason, £500 at 24 years or day of marriage.

To his maid servant with him at time of his death, 20 shillings.

To his son, Nathaniel, his house and land at Magginford in Maidstone for 89 years if Nathaniel lives so long. After his death, or at the end of 89 years, to the heirs of his body for ever.

To his son Joseph, his several pieces of land in Boxley, lately purchased from Hayward Beale.

His wife, Sarah, to receive rents from the land bequeathed to their son Joseph until Joseph is 21, to be used for his education. If Joseph dies before he is 21, then the land given to him goes to son John, for ever.

Also to his wife, his house in the High Street in Maidstone, where they now live and after her death to his son Joseph for ever. If Joseph dies under 21 the house to son John, for ever.

All his other real estate in Kent to his wife, for ever. Money due to him from the Crown for the last 2 years, to his wife...........

To his friend, Robert Saunders the Younger of Maidstone, Gentleman, £5

He appoints his wife his executor and gives her all his goods, chattels, cattle, household stuff, moveables and personal estate, she paying his debts, funeral costs and legacies.

Witnesses: George Maplesden William Finch Robert Saunders, Junior Edward Deare

Proved 1st June 1680

118

[ Near to this] Stone

on the right hand

lie the Remains of

JOHN MASON Gent

he died the Seventeenth day

of October one Thousand

Seven Hundred and Fifty

Aged XLIVX ?

Under this Stone lieth

the Body of Mrs MARY MASON

Relict of the above JOHN MASON Gent

who died March 16th [1765]

Aged Sixty One Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th December 1749

John Mason of Maidstone.

To his wife, Mary his house known by the sign of the Crown and Sceptre and several houses near or adjoining, near the Great Bridge, Maidstone. Also his house near the Little Bridge, Maidstone. Also his shares of tithes from certain premises in Yaldham at Wrotham and his share of a house at Smarden and 4 ½ acres planted with hops at the upper end of Week Street, Maidstone, late occupied by James Appleton, for her lifetime and after her death, to his son John, for ever.

To his son, Nash, a share of all houses and land which testator became entitled to by a settlement made on the marriage of his late mother, Anna Goodman, which on her death came to him. Also to Nash, his farm at Peckham and adjoining woodland. His executor can sell or mortgage such parts during his infancy, as she thinks fit to raise enough money to place him in a trade or employment as she thinks fit.

To his daughter, Anna Mason, £2,000 at 21 years of age.

If any of his children die under 21 years, their share to be equally divided among the survivors.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid from his personal estate, if that is not sufficient, (which is unlikely) the shortfall to come from his real estate.

He appoints his wife guardian of his minor children. She can lease any of his real estate for any number of years as she thinks fit.

To his mother in law, Mary Callant, ( ? ) Reeves, Esquire, his brother in law, his sister, his wife and brother, Nash, 15 guineas each for mourning.

Rest and residue of his personal estate to his wife, she is his sole executor.

Witnesses: Robert Chester, Chancery Office Henry Jenkins, Boswell Court Robert Cowley, St. Clement's Churchyard.

Proved 25th October 1750

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th January 1764

Mary Mason of Maidstone, Widow.

To her son, Nash Mason of Maidstone, Esquire, her house , oast house, buildings, yard and garden in West Borough, Maidstone, occupied by John Baker, also her parcel of land in Boxley, late the estate of her late mother, Mary Callant, also a house and lands in Loose, East Farleigh and Maidstone, occupied by Edward Merralls, also a house, oast house and stables near Pudding Lane, Maidstone, also a house, oast house , outhouse and several pieces of land in Yalding and Brenchley, occupied by Thomas Fielder , these properties were late the estate of her mother, Mary Callant.

Also to son, Nash, her 3 houses adjoining each other, behind Middle Row, Maidstone, occupied by John Godden, Lucy Capon and Elizabeth Ilden, executor of Shadrach Ilden, her late husband. Also the coach house and stable in the yard which was converted by her late husband, John Mason, into 3 houses behind and adjoining the above 3 houses, now occupied by Daniel Kirby, Mary Kirby, his wife, and Thomas Jeffery, also a house with barn, stable and several pieces of land, of [ ] acres in Stockbury, occupied by John York, also 10 acres of meadow in Boughton under Blean, occupied by John Blaxland. The latter was formerly the property of her late father, John Callant, Gentleman.

Also to son Nash, her house and garden in Stone Street, Maidstone in her occupation, also her house and oast house on the north side of Maidstone High Street, near the Great Conduit, divided into 3 houses, 2 occupied by Isaac Dawson, the other by Mary Mortimer.

Also to son Nash, her house known by the sign of the Crown and Sceptre, with part of a chamber and garret over it, purchased from Richard Mussory and several houses near or adjoining, near the Great Bridge in Maidstone, occupied by Edward Ellis, also 2 houses near the Little Bridge in Maidstone, occupied by William Read and John Griffiths, also 4 acres of land ½ planted with hops at the upper end of Week Street, Maidstone, late occupied by James Appleton, now by Francis Hall, also her ½ part of a house called the Huntsman at Maryland Pound in Boxley, with a garden and little orchard, also an orchard opposite now occupied by George May and John Brenchley, as executors of Joseph Smalwell, late of Maidstone, Brewer, also her ½ of a house, barn, stable and land of 49 acres in Lenham and Boughton Malherbe, occupied by Thomas Smith, also her ½ of a barn and 2 pieces of land on the side of a lane leading to Kingsnorth Wood and 5 pieces of land on the other side of the lane of about 20 acres at Ulcombe, occupied by John Collins.

Also to son Nash, her ½ of house and farm called Berken's ? Hall at Smarden and land near of about 21 acres occupied by Stephen and Henry Otway, also her ½ of a barn and 16 acres in Smarden, occupied by John Wooley, also her ½ of 14 pieces of land, about 44 acres and a barn, pound and cow stall in Smarden, occupied by Richard Munn.

She is entitled by a lease from William Turner Esquire for 99 years to a house in Knight Rider Street, Maidstone, part of which is a coach house and stable erected by her late husband. She is also entitled under a lease granted by the Dean and Chapter of Rochester Cathedral, dated 30th November 1759, with a term of 21 years to run, at 4 shillings per annum and 1 capon, to a share of the tithes from property in Yaldham at Wrotham and also entitled by a lease from the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury, dated 22nd November 1758, with 21 years to run, at 35 shillings per annum, of Woddington or Woddin Wood in Hollingbourne of about 35 acres. She gives these to her son Nash for the rest of the term left.

To her daughter Anne, wife of Anthony Blower, of Maidstone, Gentleman, 2 houses in Middle Row, Maidstone, occupied by Mary Gravett, Widow and John Bennett, absolutely.

To her brother in law, Nash Mason, Esquire of Clifford Street, Buckington Gardens, London, 20 guineas.

To Mary Blower, daughter of Anthony and Anne, £20.

To her Servant Maid, Mary Chown, if still with her at her death, £5.

Rest and residue of real and personal estate, after her debts, funeral costs and legacies are paid, to her son, Nash, absolutely, Nash is her executor.

Witnesses: Samuel Stevenson John Kent Edward Argles, Junior

Proved 17th April 1765

119

In Memory of ELIZABETH

the Wife of Mr GEORGE MAY

eldest Daughter of JOSEPH

MAIWELL who departed

this Life the 10th March 1719

Aged 25 Years

Also MARY his second Wife

Daughter of the Revd. Mr BURGH

departed this Life Novr. 1760

Likewise

Three of their Children

SUSANNA JOSEPH SUSANNA

who died in their Infancy

Here also are inlaid

3 Children of Mr THO DAY

Surgeon and ELIZH. His Wife

only surviving Daughter of

Mr GEORGE and MARY MAY

who died in their Infancy

Likewise

THOMAS DAY Esquire M.D.

Who died January the 20th 1818

Aged 68 Years

Also Mrs ELIZABETH DAY

Widow of the above

THOMAS DAY Esq

died the 21st May 1832

Aged 77 Years

ELIZA their Daur died 11th March 1847

MARY Wife of Cap SKINNER R.M.

Died the 20th of June 1848

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th August 1810

Thomas Day of Maidstone, Doctor of Physic.

He appoints George May of Hearne, Esquire, his friend Robert Stone of Loddington, Gentleman and his son John Day of Maidstone, Surgeon, executors. They to invest money from his personal estate to purchase £1,000 of stock in the 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities, upon trust and pay his sister, Elizabeth Robinson, wife of Thomas Robinson of Trottiscliffe, Farmer, the income from the stock for life. After her death the stock to go into his residuary personal estate.

To his executors, his real estate, upon trust, to sell and invest the net proceeds in Real or Government securities and pay his wife, Elizabeth the income from the investments, for life. After her death the stocks to go into his residuary personal estate.

To George May and Robert Stone, £50 each for their care and trouble as his executors.

Also to his wife, for life, so much of his household goods and furniture as she thinks fir for her own use.

Subject to the payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, his goods, chattels, stock and husbandry tackle, cattle, money, securities for money, personal estate and effects to his executors, upon trust, to sell that not consisting of money. They to invest the net proceeds, together with the residue of his personal estate in good Real or Government securities. His wife to receive the income for life. After her death, he gives his daughter, Emily wife of the Reverend Thomas Pearce, £1,000, (of securities ?), she has received £500 upon her marriage.

To 4 of his children, Mary, Elizabeth, Susanna and Thomas Day, £1,500 each at 21 years of age, absolutely.

The rest and residue of his money to his 6 children, John, Thomas, Emily Pearce, Mary, Elizabeth and Susanna Day, equally shared at 21 years of age, absolutely. During their minorities, interest to go towards their maintenance and education.

Son John has not received the same as his siblings because he has taken him into his business as his partner and he can live comfortably and independently.

Witnesses: Eliza S Lamprey Thomas Burr Stephen Lamprey

Codicil 5th January 1811

He alters the bequest to his daughter, Emily so that if she dies leaving no lawful issue, the £1,000 and a sixth of his residual money to be equally shared by her siblings, Her husband Thomas Pearce to have no claim to this. He ratifies rest of the will.

Witnesses: Eliza S Lamprey Stephen Lamprey Stephen Crawle

Proved 8th May 1818

MAYNARD see HENSLOW

120

[ ]

WILLIAM Son of WILLIAM

and JANE MERCER died [ ]

the Year 1731 Aged [ ] Years

Also the said JANE MERCER

died the Twenty Eight of [ ]

1771 Aged 52

JANE MERCER Daughter

of the above died the 12th of May

1783

WILLIAM MERCER Esq

died the 14th March 1786

Aged 71 Years

PEGGY BLAKE Daug

of the above WILLIAM

and JANE MERCER died

the 24th of Oct 1787 Age 71 ?

Also of JOHN BLAKE Esq

Jurat of this Corporation

who died on the 22nd day of January

1814 Aged 63 Years

This inscription is unusual, Peggy was the wife of John Blake but this is not stated, was there not enough room on the ledger ? Note that the age difference between Peggy and John is considerable

at 26 years and that Peggy married very late in life, (see her father's will, below).

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 15th June 1781

William Mercer of Maidstone, Wine Merchant.

To Jane and Peggy Mercer, his daughters, all of his real estate, for ever.

After payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs, the residue of his estate, goods, chattels, stocks, money, securities for money, personal estate and effects, to his daughters, Jane and Peggy, equally shared; they are his executors.

Witnesses: Thomas Durrant Punnett George Burr John Corrall

Proved 22nd April 1786. Granted to Peggy Mercer, Jane Mercer having died.

Notes in the Margin

19th November 1787

The will was not administered by Peggy Blake, (formerly Mercer). Administration granted to John Blake, her husband and her administrator.

4th April 1834

The will was administered by John Blake. Administration now granted to William Richard Morris of To??th ? Street, Finsbury Square, Middlesex. Gentleman, ???? [on] behalf of Samuel Jones , John Jones, Thomas Jones, Lewis Jones, Elizabeth Smith, formerly Jones , wife of Charles Smith, Charles Smith and Jane Cloak, formerly Jones, wife of John Cloak. John Cloak limited …........ (obscure)

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11th June 1807

John Blake of Maidstone, Wine Merchant.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

He appoints his friends,Joseph Martin of Maidstone, Tailor and Draper and William Archer of Maidstone, Corn Factor, his executors.

He desires to be buried in Maidstone Church in the grave where his wife, Peggy is buried or as near as possible. Messrs James Poole and Son of Maidstone are to conduct his funeral, decently but not costly.

To his executors, £30 each for mourning and as a token of his friendship and esteem.

To all the Jurats of the Corporation living at the time of his death, a gold mourning ring.

The rest and residue of his money and securities for money, leases and leasehold premises, mortgages, bills, bonds, notes book debts, goods, chattels, effects and personal estate to his executors, upon trust. They to sell that not consisting of money or securities and invest the proceeds in Public Funds or in Real Securities, upon trust and transfer the stocks to his grand nephews and grand niece, John and Charles Bailey and Peggy Bailey (children of his late niece, Elizabeth Bailey) at their respective ages of 21, equally shared, with the benefit of survivorship in equal shares. Until they are 21, interest to go toward their maintenance and education. If they die under 21, leaving no children, then the stocks to his next of kin, according to the law of intestacy............

Witnesses: John Laud Charles Topping

Proved 7th April 1814

Administration granted to Christopher Smith, Esquire, a creditor by bond. The executors have renounced execution of the will. William Bailey, next of kin and uncle and guardian of the above Bailey children, all minors, has also renounced executor-ship.

Note in the Margin, 21st June 1836

The will was not administered by Christopher Smith. Administration granted to Sebastian Smith, Esquire, an executor of Christopher Smith.

MINGAY see CARTER

MOIR see GODFREY

MONCKTON see SWINOCK

121

In Memory of JNO. MORDEN Senr Timber March

died the 14th of Sept. 1739 Aged 58 Years

Also CICELY his Wife Daughr of

THOS and CICELY FLETCHER Gent

died the 17th of Novr. 1727 Aged 44 Years

SARAH their Daughr died 9th May 1725 Aged 6 Years

MARGT. Wife of JNO MORDEN Jun

died the 20th Sept 1738 Aged 36 Years

EVAN their Son died the 28th Decr. 1738 Aged 4 Months

Also Four Sons and One Daughr of

JNO and ANN MORDEN his second Wife

JNO died Novr 1746 Aged 3 Years 5 Months

WILLM died 19th July 1745 Aged 2 Weeks

ANN died 20th Augt 1746 Aged 1 Weeke

JNO died 22nd Novr 1749 Aged 7 Months

FRANCIS died 16th Jany 1754 Aged 5 Weekes

MORGAN see WICKING

122

Underneath

this Stone are Deposited

the Remains of MARY

the Beloved Wife of Major

THOMAS HENRY MORRICE K.H.

(of Penenden Heath Cottage in this

Parish) who departed this Life

the 5th March 1838 in the

56th Year of her Age

Also the above named

Major THOMAS HENRY MORRICE

K.H

died Nov 5th 1849

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th July 1849

Thomas Henry Morice of Maidstone, Knight of the Royal Hanoverian Gruelphia Order and Major in H.M. Army.

He desires to be buried in the vault where his late wife is buried in All Saints, Maidstone.

His debts, funeral and probate costs and legacies to be paid as soon as possible.

To his cousin, Rev Henry Morice, Vicar of Ashwell, Hertfordshire, £100 and to each of his children, Henry William, Frances Dorothy, Elizabeth Ann, Sophia Octavia and Williamina Hebe Byng, wife of Rev John Byng, £100.

To Ann Lychgee sister of his late friend, Joseph Lychgee, of Essex Street, Strand, £50.

To Ann Valentine wife of William John Valentine of High Street, Maidstone, £100, independent of her present or any future husband. Also to an annuity of £60 for life.

To his godson, John Meritta Byng, son of John Byng all of his shares in the Globe Fire Insurance Office but if he dies in testator's lifetime, then the shares to be equally shared by his siblings.

To his god daughter, Isabella Ann Grant, daughter of George Grant of Cork Street, Burlington Gardens, Esquire, £50

To his cousin, Millicent Blood, wife of Fitzgerald Blood of Ballykilly ?, County Clare, Ireland, Esquire, £100.

To Amelia Griffin, his laundress, wife of John Griffin of Maidstone, £30.

Residue of his personal estate to Mary Morice, daughter of Henry Morice. He appoints Henry Morice and John Byng as his executors..

Witnesses: (Dark and obscure)...... , Charles James Facho ? , both of 13 John Street....... ( Dark)

Codicil 1st November 1849

He has given Ann Valentine, £100 and an annuity of £60 for life. He now increases the annuity to £70. Also to her, his household goods and furniture, bed and table linen in his house at Maidstone. Rest of will ratified.

Witnesses: Benjamin Ruck, Senior, Builder of Week Street, Maidstone Benjamin Ruck, Junior, Builder of Week Street, Maidstone.

Proved 26th November 1849

123

In [Memory of]

Mrs ANN MORTIMER

the Wife of

Mr JOHN MORTIMER

died Sept 9th 1823

Aged 67 ? Years

Left no issue

Also JOHN Son of

JOHN & MARIA MORTIMER

who died Nov 28th 1834

Aged 9 Months and 8 Days

Also the above JOHN MORTIMER

who died Oct 13th ? 1842

Aged 71 Years

MULLINS see WOOTON

124

Here Lieth the Body of

MARY Wife of

FRANCIS MURIELL Clerk

who died ye 4th of May 1736

in the 52nd Year of her Age

Here also lie the Bodies of

FRANCIS & MARY Children of ye said

FRANCIS & MARY MURIELL

Also WILL. DARBY Clerk

Son of MARY MURIELL

with these lieth the Body of

FRANCIS MURIELL Clerk

Husband of the said

MARY MURIELL

who died 5th of July 1750

Likewise the Body of Mr FRANCIS

MURIELL Son of the said FRANCIS &

MARY MURIELL who died April ye 5th

1757

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd April 1750

Rev. Francis Muriell of Maidstine.

To his son Francis, £100.

He has experienced the greatest fidelity and care of Mrs Sarah Stevenson. She lived with him and his wife for many years and since his wife's death, she has continued to live with him, assisting in the management of his affairs. He has received a sum of money from her, for the benefit of his son Francis, so he now gives her, after his debts and funeral costs are paid, the residue of his ready money, bonds, notes, goods and personal estate, for her lifetime. She can receive any money due on bonds or notes or from Government Bonds, on condition that she does not marry and does not give anyone money, new clothes or goods amounting to over £30 in any one year.

She is to give £12 per annum to his sister, Martha Muriell during the lifetime of Sarah Stevenson, if she lives so long. Also on the condition that Sarah Stevenson, within 6 months of his death, in the presence of Lord Romney or the Rev Samuel Weller or both of them, signs a deed or deeds binding her to give to his son, Francis, all the real and personal estate that she dies possessed of, so that Francis can take possession from her death.

Son Francis can live with Sarah Stevenson without paying any charges.

If Sarah refuses any of these conditions, he gives her £600, to be paid by son Francis and his personal estate which then will be in Sarah Stevenson's possession but Francis can live with Sarah Stevenson, if he finds it suitable.

Sarah Stevenson is his sole executor.

Witnesses: Samuel Weller Sarah King Jonathan Welch

Proved 9th October 1750

125

[ ]

JOHANNES NASH

[ ] erosus [ ]

[ ]inis

Obit [ ]

Novembris

MDCCXVI[II]

[Aetat]is LXX

[ ]

[Further English Inscription Illegible]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11th August 1717

John Nash, Gentleman.

He is weak in body.

He leaves £500 to purchase a freehold estate, “of inheritance”, for Anna his wife, for the term of 99 years. This to be held upon trust by his friends, John Denton and Jonathan Ellis, for the life of his wife, she to take the rents and profits.

After her death, in trust for the use of his grandson, John Mason, for his lifetime, he to receive rents and profits.

After his death, then to John Mason's first son, lawfully begotten, in default, then to the 2nd, 3rd and so on, in priority of birth. In default, then to John Mason's daughters. In default, then to his grandson, Nash Mason and his lawful heirs. In default, then to his grand daughters, Anna and Jane Mason and their lawful heirs. In default, then to his own right heirs, under the laws of intestacy.

To his daughter, Anna Goodman, 20 shillings for a mourning ring.

All his real estate to his wife, for ever.

Residue of goods, chattels and personal estate, after his debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid, to his wife, she is his sole executor.

Witnesses: D. Fuller Henry Dixon Charles Huntly Jane Huntly

Proved 9th May 1719

126

Here Lyeth [ ]

JOHAN[ ]

[ ]

of Febru[ary] [ ]

The [ ]

Left [ ]

[ ]

HENRY [ ]

ye Body of MARY Wife

of M[ ] NEWINGTON

who died May ye 6th

1717 Aged 66

GEORGE POST died Oct [ ]

1727 Aged 51 Years

JOHN POST of Chatham died

Oct ye 1[ ] 1727 Aged 30 Years

JOHN NASH POST died April

ye 27th 17[ ] Aged [ ] Months

ELIZ POST [Wife of] the above

GEO POST [died] [ ] 27th 1740

Aged [ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th October 1727

John Post of Chatham, Upholder. (Upholsterer)

He is weak in body.

He desires to be buried in Maidstone parish church.

To his only son, John Nash Post, his farm house, barn, stables, outhouses, yards, garden, orchards, land and woods of about 127 acres in Marden, occupied by Edward Moon, for ever.

Also to son John, his 2 small houses with gardens and orchards in Marden, occupied by [ ] Nash and [ ]; also all his reversion in a house known by the sign of the Cock, in East Lane, Maidstone, occupied by William Baker, for ever. If son John dies before he is 21, then the properties to testator's 2 brothers, William and George and his sister, Martha, for ever, equally shared.

To his brother in law, Duke Mawle, who lives with him, £10 towards putting him out apprentice.

To his brothers in law, John Joseph Mawle and Duke Mawle, all his woollen clothes, equally shared.

To his mother Elizabeth Post, his late wife's clothes.

Residue of ready money, money out at interest or due to him on bills, bonds, mortgages, judgements, debts, credits, rings, plate, linen, woollen, bedding, pewter, brass, copper, household stuff, goods, chattels and personal estate, after his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid, to his son John at 21 years of age. If he dies under 21, then to testator's brothers and sister, equally shared.

He appoints his brother, William and his uncle William Crittenden of Maidstone, Grocer, executors and guardians of his son John, responsible for his care and education.

Witnesses: Charles Smith Thomas Johnson William Holmden

Proved 6th November 1727

NIGHTINGALE see BAXTER

127

Here's Interr'd ye

Body of JOHN OARE

(Fuller) who died Dec ye 22nd

1715 Aged 42 Years

Left surviving one Son

JOHN

MARY, CHARLES & SAMUEL

Deceased

Here also lyeth the Body of

ELIZABETH Wife of ye said

JOHN OARE

who departed this Life ye 17th

day of November 1720

Aged 48 Years

Likewise the Body of the Rev

JOHN OARE Son of the said

JOHN & ELIZ OARE who died

the 26th of April 1757 Aged 49 Years

128

In Memory of

MARY

Wife of WILLIAM OKIE ?

Of this Town

who died

Feb 24th 183[ ]

Aged 32 Years

129

Here Lyeth Interred

ye Body of ALEXANDER

OSBORNE Gent one of

ye Jurats & Thrice

Mayor of this Town

who departed this

Life 2nd Jan 1717* Aged

71 Years

Also the Body of SUSANNA OSBORNE

Daughter of the above said

ALEXANDER OSBORNE

who departed this Life Jan ye 13th

1725* Aged 48 Years

Also ye Body of Mrs CATHERINE

OSBORNE Daughter of ALEXANDER

& MARY OSBORNE who died June

ye 5th 1744 Aged 60 Years

* 1718 and 1726 in the Modern Calendar

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd December 1717

The copy of this will is blurred and not very easy to read.

Alexander Osborne of Maidstone, Mercer.

To his son, Edward, for ever, his house and land at Flishinghurst in Cranbrook, occupied by [ ] Browne.

To his wife, Mary, his house and land at Rat???, Sussex alias Burlhall Land, occupied by Abraham Steire ?, for her lifetime and after her death, to his daughter, Susan Osborne, for ever.

He gives £100 to son Edward, to be paid to daughter, Susanna, as he owes it to her and £50 to be paid to daughter, Katherine Osborne, this to come out of land bequeathed to Edward.

The land left to Edward not for the benefit of Edward's wife but for Edward and daughter, Susanna, equally shared ? Not to exceed £200 per annum, for the better advantage of the tenant using the land ?

To his daughter, Katherine, a feather bed and bolster and 2 feather pillows, she to take her share of the beds, 2 silver spoons marked A. O., which are usually locked up ?

To son Edward, his silver watch.

Daughter, Susanna, “to peacefully and quietly” enjoy the shop they now (occupy) ?, during the term of his lease, without molestation from son Edward, and use of his effects, real and personal, not before bequeathed, to son Edward and daughter, Susanna, equally shared.

Son and daughter, Edward and Susanna are his executors.

Witnesses:William Greenaway Samuel Osborne John Blunt

Proved 5th March 1717 (1718)

130

Here lieth the Body of STEPHEN PAGE

who died the 21st of April 1730 in the 73rd Year of his Age

STEPHEN PAGE Esq Son of the above

died January the 14th 1777 Aged 85 Years

JOHN SEAGER Esq Obt October the 16th 1800 Ae[tatis][ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st December 1729

Stephen Page of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He has palsy.

To his wife, £1,000, provided she releases to his son and his heirs and executors, all her Dower Thirds, by Common Law or the Custom of Kent, in his estate, within 3 months after his death but not otherwise. Also to his wife, all household goods and furniture in his house.

To his daughter, Susan Page, an annuity of £40, charged on his real estate at Egerton and Charing, occupied by Stephen Richard, John Robinson, Robert Wiles and Justinian Cooper, for her lifetime.

If his daughter marries and has lawful children, he gives the above real estate, after her death, to George Post of Maidstone, Distiller, upon trust, to raise from the estate, by leasing or mortgaging any part to raise £1,000 to share equally between her children, if more than one., at 18 years of age, provided that the lease or mortgage is not entailed until the child/children attain the age of 18.

If any of the children are under 18 at his daughter's death, then upon further trust, to raise money from the estate for their maintenance and education. If only 1 child, £20 per annum, if 2, £30 per annum and if 3 or more, £40 per annum, until their portion is due. If any die under 18, the survivors to share their portion. If all die under 18, the £1,000 to his son, Stephen absolutely.

When the trusts are all carried out, he gives the estate to son, Stephen, for ever.

His real estate in Maidstone, Boughton Monchelsea and Langley, to son Stephen for ever. His son to pay his debts, legacies and funeral costs. He appoints son, Stephen his executor.

He signs the will with his mark, most likely because of his palsy.

Witnesses: James Cutbush Josias Trigg G. Finch

Proved 9th December 1730

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th April 1776

Stephen Page of Maidstone, Esquire.

He is sick and weak in body.

To his house keeper, Ann Mary Winder, the house and garden where he now lives in Week Street, Maidstone and the house and garden now occupied by John Stubbersfield, for ever.

Also his household goods in his house.

He gives £500 to his relations who live in London, as his executor thinks fit.

To his maid servant, Sarah Stimson, £100.

Rest and residue of real and personal estate, to John Seager of Maidstone, Brewer, for ever, he appoints him his executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Milner J. Stubbersfield William Roffe

Proved 24th January 1777

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th November 1799

John Seager of Maidstone, Brewer.

To his wife, Jane, for her lifetime, an annuity of £200 from his house where he lately lived and where his son, Stephen Page Seager now lives and his brewhouse, adjoining, at the east end of Week Street, Maidstone and the newly built malt house on the west side of Week Street. The annuity is in lieu of her Dower Rights at Common Law or Custom of Kent, she might otherwise claim. If she does claim such right, the annuity will cease and be void.

He gives the above real estate to his son Stephen, for ever, on condition that he , within 3 months of his father's death, he commits himself by a bond for the sum of £4,000 to secure the annuity of £200.

To his son, Henry his house and garden on the west side of Week Street, occupied by John Monday and the house and garden near St Faith's Green, occupied by Jordan Gilbert; also 2 houses on the east side of Week Street, occupied by James Martin and Widow Carter; also the house and Blacksmith's shop in Tylers Lane, Maidstone, occupied by Widow Clifford, also a piece of land, now gardens, of about 4 acres at Tylers Lane, occupied by William Randall; also 2 acres of land in Boxley, occupied by James Honey and a new house with garden, on the south side of East Lane, Maidstone, occupied by Finch Hollingworth. Also the house and garden on the north side of East Lane, occupied by William Hawkins, Esquire; also 4 houses in Mill Lane, Maidstone, occupied by Richard Gilbert, [ ] Faris, Edward Oliver and [ ]; also a house behind Middle Row, High Street, Maidstone, occupied by Mrs Somer; also a house on the north side of the High Street, occupied by [ ] Mitchell; also a house at Havock Lane, Maidstone, occupied by William Worley, [ ] Bigg, [ ] Swan, [ ] Pierce, [ ] Brooke, [ ] Trill and [ ] Henty; also a piece of land in Havock Lane, near the last mentioned property ; also a house known by the sign of the Three Mariners, near the Waterside in Maidstone, occupied by William Saye and William Moore; also 2 houses in Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne, occupied by the Overseers of the poor of that parish and William Bailey; also a house with barns, stables and 3 acres of land at Doddington, occupied by John Laker; also a house, barn, stables and 16 acres in Frittenden, occupied by John Crump; also a house, barn, stables and 20 acres of land in Aylesford, occupied by William Kemsley; also a piece of woodland of about 24 acres in Aylesford, adjoining the last property in his own occupation.; also 2 cottages in Aylesford, occupied by John Nott and William Nott; also a piece of land of 1 ½ acres in Bearstead, occupied by Robert Clifford, all to son Henry, for ever.

All the residue of his freehold estate, subject to to the several payments of £5,000 and all the interest and payment of testator's debts on mortgage, bond, contract or otherwise, to son Stephen, for ever. Stephen to permit his mother to inhabit and reside in testator's house in Week Street.; also the house near Penenden Heath, which testator “fitted up” for himself, for her lifetime, rent and tax free, she may have use of household goods, plate, linen, china and furniture of these houses, for as long as she remains his widow. He gives all the latter goods to his friends, William Elgar of Maidstone, Grocer and Thomas Wildes of Maidstone, Gentleman, upon trust, for his wife to use for life or until she remarries. An inventory to be drawn up and a valuation made and after his wife's death or remarriage, all these goods to his son, Stephen.

To his son in law, James Alexander of Maidstone, Banker, £5,000, payable from his real estate bequeathed to son Stephen, within 10 years of testator's death, with interest of 5%. Stephen to to enter into a bond with James Alexander to bind himself on the penalty of £10,000 security for the payment of the £5,000.

He gives to William Elgar and Thomas Wildes, £5,000, upon trust, to be charged on his real estate, given to son Stephen.

£1,000 part of the £5,000 to grandson, John Seager Elgar Alexander, son of his daughter, Susannah Alexander, when his grandson is 21.

Trustees to invest the £5,000 in Public Funds or Real securities and pay interest to his daughter, Susannah until son John is 21. Interest from the £1,000 bequeathed to her son, John, towards his maintenance and education while a minor.

Interest from the remaining £4,000, after grandson John is 21, to the sole benefit of daughter, Susannah, for her lifetime. After her death, upon trust and the interest on the £4,000 for the benefit of James Alexander, for life. After the death of the survivor, upon further trust, to pay the principal of £4,000 to their son John and any other lawfully born child of his daughter by her present or any future husband, shared equally at their respective ages of 21. If there are no children of his daughter surviving to 21 years, then the £4,000 to his 2 sons, Stephen and Henry, equally shared, for ever.

After payment of his debts, funeral and probate charges, his ready money, securities for money, bills, bonds, notes, book debts, stock, utensils, implements of trade, rest and residue of personal estate, to son Stephen.

He appoints his wife, Jane and his 2 sons, Stephen and Henry executors.

Witnesses: Jos. White James Smyth John Hopkins

Proved 17th March 1801

131

Here lieth the Body of

SUSANNA Wife of

JEREMIAH PARKER

who departed this Life

August ye 6th 17[ ] Aged

74 Years Left issue two

Daughters

MARY & ELIZABETH

Here also lyeth ye [Body]

of the above said

JEREMIAH PARKER

who departed this Life

Nov ye [ ] 1730 Aged 82 Years

Left issue two Daughters

[MARY] & ELIZABETH

Here lyeth ye Body of MARY

the Wife of TOBIAS FERRAL

who departed this Life

October the 13th 173[6] Aged 59 Years

Left issue 3 Daughters

[DI]NAH, MARY & ELIZABETH

[JAM]ES STONEHOUSE

died Dec 3rd 1772 Aged

2 Years

132

Here lyeth the Body of

JOHN PAULEY of

Maidstone who departed

this Life the 15th of Feb 169[7]*

Aged 64 Years left issue

3 Sons and 7 Daughters

MARY PAULEY Wife

of the above said JOHN PAULEY died

Jan 17th 1723 Aged 8[ ] Years

FRANCES COOPER died

Nov 18th 1740 Aged 7[ ]

HANNAH PAULEY died March

1[ ] 174[9] Aged 67 Years

DEBORAH SAVAGE

died the 18th of July

1778 Aged [ ]8 Years

* This date would have have been in the English style, using the Julian Calendar, so in the modern calendar, the Gregorian calendar, it would be 1698.

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th December 1697

John Pauley of Maidstone, Maltster.

To his wife, Mary, for life, his farm at Haundehurst ?, in Staplehurst, of about 90 acres, occupied by Goddard Forster. Also his 30 acre farm in Staplehurst, adjoining the above farm, also tenanted by Goddard Forster. She to keep the properties in good repair. After her death, he gives the latter farm to his son, Thomas, for ever, provided that within 6 months after the death of the survivor of his parents, he pays £50 to his sister, Hannah, towards her portion, (marriage portion). If he neglects or refuses to do so, Hannah to receive the rents and profits of the farm until she receives the £50 and interest.

To his son, Joshua, the other farm at Staplehurst, after his mother's death, for ever.

To his eldest son, Henry, £5.

To his daughter, Elizabeth, wife of James Savidge, 1 shilling.

To his daughter, Hannah, an additional £50.

To his daughter, Jane, £5, when she is 21.

To his 3 daughters, Frances, Damaris and Susanna, £100 each, at 20 years of age or day of marriage if earlier. If any of these 3 die before the legacies are paid, then her legacy to her child or children, lawfully begotten. If she leaves no children, he gives her legacy to the survivor or survivors of these 3.

If daughter, Hannah, dies before her marriage and before her legacies are paid, then her legacy to his daughter, Sarah, wife of James Godden.

After his debts and funeral costs are paid, the residue of his goods, chattels and personal estate to be equally shared between his daughters, Frances, Damaris, Susanna, Hannah and Sarah or those then living, at 20 or day of marriage if earlier.

His wife, Mary is his executor.

Witnesses: William Maddox Thomas Argles John Rose

Proved 19th May 1698

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th June 1746

Hannah Pauley of Maidstone, Spinster.

Her debts and funeral costs to be first paid.

To her niece Deborah Savage, £20.

To her niece Matilda French, £20.

To her niece (sic) Will Green, a gold ring.

To her nephew Thomas Stephenson, a gold ring.

To her nieces Ann Spire ? and Mary Wallter, a gold ring each.

The residue of her estate, goods, chattels, money, securities, to her nephew John Savage, who is to be her executor.

Witnesses: Judith Duke Judith Seymour

Proved 23rd March 1748 (1749 in modern calendar)

133

[ ]

Mr GEORGE PEIRCE

Thrice Mayor of this Town

died May ye 15th 1717 Aged

ELIZABETH Wife of [the]

above said Mr GEORGE PEIRCE

died Feb 6th 17[ ]

Aged 84 Years

Also MARTHA Widow

of THOS. SWINOCK and

Daughter of the above said

who died 15th Sept 1755 Aged

86 Years

(At the foot of the ledger these initials)

G.P. 75 M.P. 7[ ]

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th February 1716 (1717)

George Peirce of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He is indisposed in body.

His house, brewhouse, stables and garden, with rights of way, in Week Street, Maidstone, to his wife, Elizabeth. She is to sell it and pay off the incumference it is charged with and pay his debts.

Also to his wife, all rights, titles, property, claim and demand in his 2 vessels or hoys, with the cables, ropes and tackle, furniture and clothing (sails ?). Adam Abbet is master of one of them and Alexander Long of the other.

Also to his wife, all timber, boards, planks, laths, stock in trade, all household goods and implements, plate, linen, woollen, brass, pewter, brewing vessels, copper and other goods, chattels and personal estate. She to pay his debts, legacies and funeral costs. Surplus money to his wife for life and after her death, to his grand daughters, Mary and Rebecca Taylor, equally shared.

His wife is his executor and he asks his friend, William Dixon of Maidstone, Esquire, to act as Overseer and assist his wife. He gives him 10 guineas for his troubles.

Witnesses: Christopher Fullagar William Jemmett Samuel Fullagar

Proved 28th June 1717. It seems his wife, Elizabeth has renounced the execution of the will and administration was granted to John Taylor, the principal creditor.

PEMBLE see BELFORD

134

Beneath this Stone

lie the Remains of

ANNE

the beloved Wife of JOHN PETT

who died the 22nd of June 1800

Aged 76 Years

Also JN. LEGG PETT & HANNAH PETT

their Children who died Infants

Also the above named JOHN PETT

died the 21st of June 1806

in the 83rd Year of his Age

ELIZABETH PETT

died 10th Dec. 1847

Aged 79 Years

ANN PETT

died 20th April 1849

Aged 91 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd October 1800

John Pett of Tovil, Maidstone, Gentleman.

His mansion house and land belonging near Tovil and his other real estate, to his son, Phineas Pett and his daughters, Ann Pett and Elizabeth Pett, for ever, (equally shared ?)

After the payment of his debts, and funeral charges, the residue of his goods, chattels, ready money, securities for money, jewels, plate, stock and personal estate and effects, to his son and daughters, equally shared.

Witnesses: George Burr Charles Hoar G.D. Burr

Codicil 22nd November 1800

He gives his daughters, Ann and Elizabeth, all of his household goods, furniture, plate, linen and china in his house at Tovil.

Rest of the will is ratified.

Witnesses: George Burr Robert Parnly ? Charles Hoar

Proved 22nd July 1806. His son is the Reverend Phineas Pett D.D.

135

[ ]

RICHARD POLHILL

died 12th January 1739*

Aged 32 Years

left issue three Sons

Also REBECCA his Wife

(afterwards married to

Mr ROBERT HARTRIDGE) died

Nov the 14th 1757

Aged 59 Years

Also RICHARD the youngest

Son of the above named

RICHARD and REBECCA POLHILL

died June the 19th 1785

Aged 45 Years

* 1740 in the modern calendar

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th December 1739

Richard Polhill of Maidstone, Linen Draper.

He gives 1 third of his real estate in Tonbridge to his son, Robert, for ever.

He gives 1 third of his real estate each, to his sons William and Richard, for ever.

If any of his sons died under 21 years, without lawful issue, his share to the survivors or survivor.

If all his sons die under 21, without any issue, then the whole of this estate to his wife, Rebecca, for life and after her death, then to his 2 brothers, Robert and David, for ever, equally shared.

He gives, during his sons minority, his wife to have the management of the respective shares of his real estate and receive the rents and profits and apply sufficient money towards his sons maintenance and education.

If she dies or remarries before his sons are 21, then his 2 brothers, Robert and David, to manage the rents and profits and apply money to the benefit of his sons until they are respectively 21.

He earnestly requests his 2 brothers to assist his wife as his executor.

His goods, chattels and personal estate to his wife and directs that his debts be paid as soon as possible.

He gives his brothers and sister ( ? ), a ring of about 1 guinea value each.

Witnesses: Mark of Mary Peirce Mark of Frances Drayner ? Samuel Eastchurch

Proved 24th April 1740

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 4th June 1785

Richard Polhill of Chatham, Gentleman.

He wishes to be buried at All Saints, Maidstone

His manor, house and farm called Philpots in Tonbridge, occupied by [ ] Katt, to his brothers, William and Robert Polhill, for their lifetimes. After the death of the survivor, then ½ of the property to his 3 nephews, William, Richard and John Polhill, (sons of his brother, Robert) and sons of his brother, William, (if any) and their male heirs, with preference to the eldest, equally shared. The other ½ to the younger of them and then through the male line, for ever.

His farm at Luton, in Chatham, to his brothers, Robert and William, equally shared.

His executors to lay out from his personal estate, £200 in the 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities.

With his present holding of £800 in the same stock, this will make £1,000 in total. The annual interest to be paid to Mary Lowdell of Chatham, Spinster, for life, on condition, that she, within 3 months of his death, conveys to his 2 brothers, Robert and William, for ever, the annuity payable to her. He gives the capital stock of £1,000 to his 2 brothers equally shared, ( I assume the £1,000 will go to the brothers after Mary Lowdell's death.)

His executors to produce an inventory of his goods and furniture in his house, these goods to the use of Mary Lowdell, for life.

To Jane Beckett, Mary Lowdell's servant, £10 for mourning.

To his aunt, Helen Polhill, Richard Murton and Mary his wife, a mourning ring each of 1 guinea value.

To Richard Murton, his silver decanting funnel.

Residue of ready money, securities for money, chattels, effects and personal estate, his debts, legacies and funeral costs first paid, to his brothers, Robert and William, equally shared.

He appoints his 2 brothers and Mary Lowdell his executors.

Witnesses: Thomas Tomlyn William Brown Mary franks, Servant to Mr Tomlyn

Proved 27th October 1785

136

Under this Stone lieth the Body of

WILLIAM POLHILL Gent who died

April 11th 1768 Aged 68 Years

Likewise the Body of

THOMAS TURNIS who died

March 30th 1750 Aged 69 Years

Also ELIZABETH his Wife died

July 28th 1780 Aged 86 Years

Also DAVID POLHILL Esq died

October 3rd 1782 Aged 67 Years

Also WILLM POLHILL his Son died

July 16th 1789 Aged 37 Years

Also Miss HELEN POLHILL

his Daughter died August 13th

1795 Aged 35 Years

And Mrs HELEN POLHILL Wife

of the above DAVID POLHILL

Esq died April 10th 1796

Aged 73 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd July 1782

David Polhill of Maidstone, Gentleman.

To his son and daughter, William and Helen Polhill, his house, in 2 dwellings, occupied by John Williams and [ ] Bond, also his house, garden and oast house, stable ad land of about 8 acres, now or late occupied by John Coward in Maidstone at Penenden Heath, for ever, equally shared.

After payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, the residue of his goods, chattels, money, securities for money, personal estate and effects, to his wife, Helen, absolutely. He appoints his wife his executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Day Thomas Durrant Punnett George Burr

Proved 12th November 1782

137

[ ]

J. POPE 1706 [ ] POPE 1710

WM. POPE died [ ] 4th 1737

Aged [ ]

SAML. POPE died [ ] 12th

1736 Aged [ ]

ANNE POPE Wife of

THOMAS POPE the Elder

died Oct 29th [ ] Aged 64

Here also lieth the Body of

THOMAS POPE the Elder

died July 10th [1748] Aged 77 Years

Also ELIZ. Daughter of

PETER and ANN POPE of London

died Jan. 8th 1752 Aged 7 Years

Here also lieth the Body of

JOHN Son of the above

THOMAS and ANN POPE

who died Jan. 6th 1767 Aged 59 Years

Also HOLLAND their Son who died

[ ]

Fragment

Also SUSANNAH his Wife

died April 20th 1807 Aged 93 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 29th October 1746

Thomas Pope of Maidstone, Thread Twister.

To his wife, Anne, his house, outhouse, shop, garden and land, near East Lane, Maidstone, on the west side of Padsole Lane, late in his own occupation and now of his son, Robert, for her lifetime.

After her death, then to his son, Thomas, for ever.

To his son, John and Elizabeth, his wife, his 4 new;y erected oast houses and oast chambers and yards on the east side Padsole Lane, now in testator's occupation, for their lifetimes. After the death of the survivor, to the lawful heirs of John's body, for ever. In default of such heirs then to testator's own right heirs, for ever.

Also to son John, all the oast clothes, hair clothes, implements and utensils of the oast houses, used for drying and bagging hops, (except the charcoal).

Also to son John and daughter, Anne Pope and their heirs, for ever, upon trust, his house and stable on the east side of Padsole Lane, near or adjoining the above oast houses. Also his house, barns, stables and buildings, courts, yards, gardens and orchards, with 9 pieces of land, (formally 6 pieces), at Magenford in Maidstone, of about 30 acres, formerly occupied by the late William Willard and now by John Willard, this was lately purchased from John Willard and Margaret, his wife. This property to be sold.

To his wife Anne, all his plate, linen, rings, china, household goods and implements, absolutely; also £150.

To his son Thomas, £50

To his son Matthew, £50

To his daughter Anne Pope, £150

To his son Robert, £100

To his son Peter, £100

These legacies paid from the proceeds of the above sale and from his personal estate.

To his son Holland, £60, as follows, £30 within 3 months and £30 within 9 months. Also to Holland, £40, towards placing him in an apprenticeship or otherwise, as executors think fit.

He earnestly desires his wife, by her will or otherwise, to gives to their daughter Anne another £50.

To son John and daughter Anne, for the term of years unexpired, in the lease on a piece of hop ground of about 6 acres, near the Roebuck in Maidstone (is this an inn ?).

To son Robert, for the term remaining, the lease of a piece of hop ground of about 3 acres, near the hop ground of Mr Simmonds in Maidstone.

The rest and residue of ready money, securities for money, debts owing, hop poles, goods, chattels and personal estate and effects, after his debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid, to his wife Anne and his 7 children, Thomas, John, Matthew, Anne, Robert, Peter and Holland, equally shared.

He appoints his son John and daughter Anne, his executors.

Witnesses: David Polhill Peter Groombridge Samuel Eastchurch

Proved 21st November 1748

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th December 1765

John Pope of Maidstone, Upholder (Upholsterer)

To his wife, Elizabeth, all his real estate, for life.

After her death, to his sister, Anne, wife of Edward Gossling of Maidstone, an annuity of £5, from his real estate, free of tax.

Also after his wife's death, his real estate to his brothers, Thomas, Matthew, Robert, Holland and Peter Pope, equally shared, for ever, subject to the above annuity.

To Jane Wattell, daughter of Thomas Wattell of Maidstone, Gardener, £50 from his personal estate.

To his wife, Elizabeth, the residue of ready money, securities for money, stock in trade, plate, linen, furniture and household implements, goods, chattels, debts and personal estate, absolutely; his wife is his executor.

Witnesses: Fra. Lewis Thomas Durrant Punnett Thomas Punnett

Proved 10th February 1767

138

Here lies the Body of FRANCES

Wife of THOMAS POPE Esq

who died December the 24th 173[ ]

MARY POPE died May the 7th

1745 Aged 20 Years

Also MARTHA second Wife of

THOMAS POPE Esq died February

the 10th 1766 Aged 68 Years

Likewise the Body of

THOMAS POPE Esq who departed

this Life October the 26th 1775

in the 75th Year of his Age

And FRANCES Wife of

ROBERT GENTILE and Daughter

of the above THOMAS POPE Esq

died December the 10th 1791

Aged 64 Years

Likewise ANN Daughter of the

above THOMAS POPE Esq

and FRANCES his Wife

died Oct the 31st 1794

Aged 64 Years

Also the above named

ROBERT GENTILE

who died Dec 1819

Aged 89 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st October 1775

Thomas Pope of Maidstone, Gentleman.

To his son, Thomas, for ever, his house with a barn, stables, malthouse, oast house and about 35 acres of land at Maginford in Maidstone, formerly the estate of the late John Willard, which he purchased from his late brother John Pope and his sister Ann Gosling. And another house, in 2 dwellings, outhouse, yard, garden and orchard with land of about 4 acres at Maginford, which he purchased from [ ] Collins, Gentleman. Also his house and 3 aces of land in Marden, occupied by Nathaniel Allen.

Also a cottage with close, yard and garden and 2 pieces of adjoining land, about 3 acres also in Marden, occupied by William Crouch, which he purchased from Richard Rich Esquire. Also his ½ share of a house near Tower Hill, London, lately known as the Queen's Head, now as the Black Horse, occupied by Thomas Allen, which he purchased from his late brother in law, Thomas Taylor and his wife. His son is entitled the the other ½ by testator's marriage settlement with his first wife. Also another house in East Lane, Maidstone, occupied by his brother, Holland Pope and another house in East Lane, occupied by Henry Cutbush; also a malthouse in East Lane, occupied by William Wrentmore; also his oast houses and buildings in East Lane in his own occupation; also another house in East Lane, occupied by John Pilcher; another house in East Lane, occupied by Dorothy Hearnden, Widow, And 4 newly built houses also in East Lane, occupied by Robert Gewfield ?, John Hammond, William Bowne ?, and Judith Brown. Also his house in East Lane, late the estate of his deceased brother John, subject and liable to the payment of an annuity of 5 guineas to his brother Holland and his wife, Susan, for their lifetimes.

Also to son Thomas, all of his hop poles on his hop ground at Maginford and his corkles, oasthairs and other tackle and implements in his oast house there; also corkles, oasthairs, tackle and implements in his oast house in East Lane. Also to Thomas, his gold watch and case.

To his brothers Robert of Maidstone, Gentleman and Peter of Fenchurch Street, London, Hosier, his 2 houses, barns, stables and land in Cranbrook and Hawkhurst, occupied by Jacob Hunt; also a house and land at Marden, occupied by Thomas Chittenden, upon trust,for the benefit of his daughter Frances, wife of Robert Gentile of Maidstone, Leather Dresser. Brothers Robert and Peter to pay the rents and profits from the property to Frances for life, this not to be controlled or subject to her present or any future husband's interests. After her death, then to her lawful children, equally shared. In default of such children, then to such of his children, Thomas, Ann Pope and Judith Post or their issue subject to conditions and agreements his daughter, Frances directs by her will or otherwise. In default of such direction, then to his own right heirs, for ever.

To his daughter Frances Gentile his diamond ring and £150, from his personal estate.

To his daughter Ann Pope, 2 houses with barns, stables, outhouses and land in Hawkhurst, which he purchased from George Hood, Butcher, now occupied by George Hood. Also several pieces of land of about 20 acres at Vinters, Boxley, occupied by Simon Rowe, which he purchased from John Simpson ?, also several pieces of land with a barn at Highgate, Hawkhurst, occupied by Thomas Brown, also 3 houses, gardens and land near Highgate also occupied by Thomas Brown; another 4 houses , stables, outhouses, gardens and land at Stone Street, Maidstone, occupied by Charles Wood, William Hearnden, Richard Clout, Thomas Gardener and [ ] Cousens, which he purchased from Peter Oliver, John Oliver and Peter Oliver, Junior, for ever.

Also to daughter Ann, all his silver plate and china and £700 from his personal estate.

To his brothers, Robert and Peter, his house and land at Hawkhurst, occupied by William Turkner ?, also his house and farm land at Lenham, Frinsted and Milsted, lately occupied by Widow Knott, which he purchased from John Underwood, also his woodland, upon trust, for the benefit of his son in law, George Post of Maidstone, Distiller, husband of his daughter, Judith, for his lifetime, after his death, to his daughter, Judith Post for life, they to receive the rents and profits. When the survivor of them has died, then to the benefit of their children, equally shared. In default of any children, then to his own children, Thomas, Frances Gentile and Ann Pope in the manner directed by Judith Post by will or deed. In default of such direction, then to his own right heirs.

To his daughter Judith, £600 from his personal estate.

He confirms the settlement made on daughter Judith's marriage with George Post, concerning several houses in Stone Street, Maidstone.

To his son Thomas, all of his leases, for the remainder of the terms, subject to payment of rents and observance of covenants.

Residue of his personal estate to be divide into 4 equal parts, 1 quarter to son Thomas, 2 quarters to daughter Ann and 2 quarters to his trustees, Robert and Peter Pope, upon trust.

All stock and crops of hops, corn, etc, on his land to be deemed part of his residuary personal estate and pass to the devises of his farms and land.

Trustees to place proceeds from their ½ share of his residuary personal estate in good Government or Real securities and pay income from them to his daughter Frances, for life, free of any husband's interest or control. After her death, then to her children, as she by will or deed directs. In default of direction, to be equally shared between her children at 21 years of age. In meantime income to their maintenance and education. If Frances dies childless, the equally shared between his son Thomas, daughter Ann and Judith and George Post.......................................

He gives to his sister Ann Gosling, widow of Edward Gosling of Maidstone, Soap Boiler, ann annuity of £10 for life.

He appoints son Thomas and daughter Ann, his executors.

Witnesses: William Arnold Henry Miller Thomas Durrant Punnett

Proved 16th November 1775

139

[ ]

[ROBERT POPE]

[died 1799 / 1800]

Aged 80

ELIZABETH POPE

Widow of the above named

ROBERT POPE Esq

who departed this Life

24th May 1803

Aged 68 Years

Also ELIZABETH

the Wife of the Rev. ROBERT POPE

of Mersham in this

County who died Oct 19th

1833 Aged 80 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th March 1799

Robert Pope of Maidstone, Esquire.

If James Poole of Maidstone, Draper, is living at the time of his death, he is to be the undertaker for his funeral.

He appoints his nephew, John Pope of Goudhurst, Gentleman and great nephew, Thomas Blissett Pope of Maidstone, Gentleman and Francis Smith of Maidstone, Doctor of Physic, his executors. He gives them each, £50 and to them and Thomas Day of Maidstone, Surgeon, a gold mourning ring, each.

To his brother, Peter and Peter's daughter, Catherine, and to friend John Firth of Friday Street, London, Hosier and Mary his wife, 5 guineas each for a ring.

To his executors, £20, upon trust, for poor families of Maidstone, distributed as they think fit, as “proper objects of charity”. Also £20 to the poor of Maidstone, in bread at the poor house as the Churchwardens and Overseers think fit. Also to his executors, £20, upon trust, for the Charity Schools in Maidstone, one for boys and the other for girls.

To his late servant, Frances Dann, wife of Richard Dann of Maidstone, Wheelwright and his late servant, Elizabeth Atwood, Widow and Mary Munn, Widow, servant of the late Mr Dansie Sawkins, £20 each and to his godson, Robert Gatfield, 5 guineas. If any of these die before they can be paid, their money to go into his residuary personal estate.

His man and maid servants with him at the time of his death, to have decent mourning and 5 guineas each over and above their wages due.

To his executors, £50, upon trust, for William Ayles the infant son of his deceased servant John Ayles, either to his bringing up or to place him as an apprentice or as executors think fit.

To his nephew, Thomas Blissett Pope, his house and farm at Thurnham and his house and farm at Weavering Street, Boxley, occupied by himself and George Beaumont, he purchased the latter from Mr Dansie Sawkins. Also his house and farm at Magingford, Maidstone and his house and farm at Weavering ?, and several pieces of woodland of about 20 acres in Boxley, purchased from Rachael Cordwell and others, subject to the payment of £1,000 to each of his brothers, Robert and Horatio, within 2 years of their 21st birthdays. If either of them die before then , leaving no lawful issue, the bequest is void.

To nephew, John Pope and nieces, Ann and Elizabeth Pope, Spinsters, sisters of John, his freehold houses in East Lane and Gabriel's Hill, Maidstone, occupied by Robert Harris, Thomas Crittenden, John Collins, [ ] Spriggs, Widow and William Wyley, for ever, equally divided; he purchased these houses from John Rogers.

To John and Thomas Blissett Pope, his 2 houses in East Lane, occupied by [ ] Sharp and Thomas Chambers, Shoe Maker and 2 other houses in East Lane, occupied by James Overy and [ ] Crowther and the house, also in East Lane, occupied by Edward Hodges, upon trust.

One third for Frances Smith wife of Francis Smith and daughter of his late nephew, Thomas Pope, for ever. One third for Margaret Argles wife of John Argles of Maidstone, Grocer, another daughter of Thomas Pope, for ever. The other third for Mary Ann Pope, another daughter of Thomas Pope, for ever. If Mary Ann Pope dies under 21 leaving no lawful issue, then to Frances Smith and Margaret Argles, for ever, equally shared. The rents and profits of the third for Mary Ann Pope to be applied to her maintenance and education during her minority.

To John Pope, Thomas Blissett Pope and Francis Smith, his house and farm near Styles Bridge in Marden, late occupied by Robert Rains and now by [ ] Mannering, upon trust, for Robert Pope, son of his late nephew, Thomas Pope at 21 years of age, for ever. In the meantime, rents and profits to his maintenance and education. If he dies under 21, leaving no lawful issue, then to his brothers, Thomas Blissett and Horatio Pope, for ever, equally shared. If Horatio dies under 21 leaving no lawful issue, then his share to his brother, Thomas Blissett for ever.

He gives his oast house and buildings in Watery Lane ?, Maidstone, he purchased at Hodsell's sale and others, to Thomas Blissett Pope, for ever.

To his executors, £3,000 upon trust, to invest in the 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities and pay the annual dividends to his wife, Elizabeth, for life. This is in lieu of the £100 per annum due to her by their marriage settlement. After her death, the trustees to sell and pay £2,000 to his nephews, Robert and Horatio Pope, equally shared. If either die under 21 then the whole £2,000 to the survivor. If both died under 21, then the £2,000 goes into his residuary personal estate.

(Difficult to read...........)

To his executors, £3,000 in the 5% Annuities part of his stock in the Bank of England, upon trust, for Frances Ann Burr, Mary Burr, Elizabeth Burr, George Burr and Thomas Coare Burr, children of of his late great niece, Mary Burr, equally shared at their respective ages of 21.

Executors to pay interest towards their maintenance and education during their minorities.

To his executors, £1,000, upon trust, to buy 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities or Real estate or Government Securities, for the children of his nephew, George Post, son of his niece, Judith Post, Widow, living at the time of George Post's death, at 21 and shared as directed by George Post's now wife, Margaret and as directed by her will or otherwise. In default of direction, upon trust, to pay the interest to Margaret Post for life and after her death, the £1,000 stock to her next of kin.

To his niece, Harriott Plant wife of Thomas Plant of Watling Street, London, Hosier, one of 2 surviving daughters of his late nephew, Holland Pope, £2,000.

To his executors, £1,000 3% Consolidate Bank Annuities, upon trust, to transfer to Elizabeth Firth wife of Joseph Firth of Doncaster, Mercer, the other daughter of Holland Pope.

To his executors, £1,000 0the same annuities, upon trust, for Harriett James the infant daughter of John James of Nottingham, Hosier, by testator's late niece, Mary James, another daughter of Holland Pope, to be transferred to her at 21 years of age. Interest during her minority to her father. If she dies under 21, leaving no lawful issue and her father is living, then upon trust, to pay the £1,000 stock to her father, absolutely.

To his nephew, John Pope, over and above his legacies, £800

To his nieces, Ann and Elizabeth Pope, John's sisters, £100 each.

To his executors and trustees, upon trust, £1,350 to pay one third to his niece, Frances Smith, one third to Margaret Argles. One third to John Pope and Thomas Blissett Pope, upon trust, to invest in Real or Government securities, for his nieces, Mary Ann Pope, sister of Frances Smith and Margaret Argles, at 21 years of age. In meantime interest towards her maintenance and education.

To his executors and trustees, £400, upon trust, to invest as before and transfer the fund to Mary and Elizabeth Post, daughters of Walter Post, late of the Borough, Southwark, Seeds Man, in equal shares at 21 years of age. In the meantime interest to be used as before. If they both die under 21, leaving no lawful issue, the fund goes into his residuary personal estate.

To his sister in law, Susanna Pope, widow of his late brother, Holland Pope, £200.

To his executors and trustees, money from his personal estate, sufficient to buy £2,100 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities, upon trust, to pay dividends to his sister, Susanna Pope, for life, in satisfaction of £21 per annum secured by a bond entered into when Holland Pope conveyed his interest in the estate of his late brother, John to his surviving brothers. After her death, the £2,100 stock goes into his residuary personal estate.

To Thomas Blissett Pope, the piece of hop ground, known as Rattle Ale in Maidstone and the house , oast house and hop ground held on lease from the Trustees of Fisher's Gift Charity, for remainder of the term.

To his executors and trustees, £1,000, upon trust, to invest in Real or Government securities, and to pay annual income to his great niece, Judith Post daughter of his niece, Judith Post, Widow, for life. After her death, to her husband for life and after his death to transfer the £1,000 to her lawful children at 21 years of age........................

If Judith never married and had no children, or if she dies under 21, then the fund as she directs by will or otherwise. In default of direction, then as directed by the laws of intestacy.

To his executors and trustees, £400 New 5% Annuities, upon trust to pay dividends to his niece, Judith Post, for life and after her death, to pay the £400 fund to her daughter, Judith.

His friend, Thomas Poole of Maidstone, Hatter, is in debt to him and Flint Stacy of Maidstone, Brewer for £440 by bond and mortgage on a house in Week Street, Maidstone, in his occupation, ½ the debts is testator's and the other ½ Flint Stacy's. He now gives Thomas Poole the £220 and interest due and discharges him , the executors to release him from the bond.

He gives his wife, Elizabeth, £20 for mourning, also to her £150 and the silver plate which she brought into the marriage, a large salver with coat of arms, 2 butter boats marked E.P., 6 large silver table spoons, 6 dessert spoons, 6 tea spoons with crests, 6 other tea spoons marked P and S.P.E., 2 tea tongs, not marked, one opens and shuts like scissors, the other one has a feather edge., a pint can with a crest, a pair of large salts, not marked, pair of salt shovels, not marked, a pepper box, not marked, a punch ladle marked P, also to his wife, all liquors.

He gives her, for life, the free use of household goods, plate, linen, chia and effects in his house, which with the land and buildings, he has of Thomas Pincke Kingsly, Esquire (except ready money, bank notes, tithe debts of his several estates and securities for money). After his wife's death, the household goods, furniture and effects, (except silver plate given to his wife), to be part of the residue of his personal estate.

Also to his wife, the lease granted by Thomas Pincke Kingsly and the premise for the unexpired term or for as long as she wishes to reside there.

His wife to leave as good a stock of hop poles on the hop ground on the same land. If she chooses not to live in the property, he gives her the lease granted by the Reverend George Sayer and the premises devised, now occupied by William Allen in Stone Street, Maidstone, for the remainder of the lease, as long as she wishes to live there.

His wife will deliver his tithe deeds, mortgages, bonds, bills, notes, account books, money, bank notes, securities for money, to his executors and he gives his executors the residue of his goods, chattels, stock, husbandry tackle, cattle, , personal estate and effects, upon trust. They to convert into money that not consisting of money. After his debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid, invest in Real or Government securities, upon trust, and transfer them to Thomas Blissett Pope, Robert Pope, Horatio Pope, Francis Smith, Margaret Argles and Mary Ann Pope, children of his late nephew, Thomas Pope and his nephew , John Pope and his nieces, Ann and Elizabeth Pope and Judith Post, Spinster, daughter of his niece, Judith Post, Widow, also George Burr, husband of the late Mary Burr and Harriett Plant and Elizabeth Firth, 2 surviving daughters of his nephew, Holland Pope, those who are minors, at 21 years of age, in meantime interest towards their maintenance and education................................................................

Witnesses: Edward Argles John Kennett Thomas Tassell

Proved 17th January 1800

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In this Vault

are Interred ELIZABETH

Wife of THOMAS POPE Gent

She died 20th August 1803

Aged [ ]1 Years

Also MARGARET [their] Daughter

who died [ ] 1808

[ ]

Also PETER POPE Esq

died 9th Jan 1809

[Aged 88 Years]

[ Gap ]

Also the above named

THOMAS B. POPE

who died Nov 15th 1835 Aged 51

Also THOMAS his Son

who died Jan 14th 1837 Aged 36

Also the Revd. ROBT. POPE

of Great Buckland

who died Dec 26th 1840

Aged 62 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th November 1807

This will is very long (27 pages) and much of the text is in poor condition Like many wills of this size, much of the text consists of tedious, repetitive trust details concerning his daughter, his only child, Catherine and any children she may have.

Peter Pope of Fenchurch Street, London and Camberwell, Surrey, Esquire (Hosier)

He desires to be buried in Maidstone parish church as near as possible to his father and family and a “neat” marble tablet monument with an inscription, as his executors think proper.

He appoints his nephew John Pope of Goudhurst, Gentleman and friends, John Firth of Friday Street, London, Hosier and Daniel Fowler of Champion Hill, Camberwell, Esquire, as his executors. He gives each of them £100 for their troubles.

To his daughter and only child Catherine Pope, his house in Fenchurch Street in his and John Hyde's occupation, also his furniture, jewels, plate, linen, china, glass, books, wine, spirits, provisions, carriages, horses and harness, absolutely.

To the Churchwardens of Maidstone, £100 in the 5% Bank Annuities, to use the dividends for bread or money, as they think fit, for the poor in the parish Workhouse on every Lord's day in the year after his death.

To the Churchwardens of St Dionis Backchurch, Lime Street, London, £100 of the same annuities for the same purpose as in Maidstone.

To the Master and Wardens of the Haberdashers Company of London, Governors of the Robert Askes Hospital at Hoxton, Middlesex, £500 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities to be used for the benefit of that hospital.

To Langbourne Ward Charity School, London, £100.

To the ? Hospital, City Road, London, £100

To the Mariners Society, London, £100.

To the Magdalene Hospital, London, £100

To Christ's Hospital, London, £400 towards the building of the hospital but the money not to be paid until his daughter marries and the her husband is admitted as a Governor of the hospital.

To his friend Robert Gentile of Maidstone, £10 for mourning.

All his servants in his house in Fenchurch Street or at Camberwell, with him at his death, to be given suitable mourning and £10 each for those with him for at least 3 years.

To nephew John Pope and each of his 3 nieces, Frances wife of Dr Smith, of Maidstone, Mary Ann wife of Daniel Fowler and Margaret wife of John Argles of Maidstone, £100 and a ring of 2 guineas value. A ring of the same value to be presented to his great nephews, Thomas, Robert and Horatio Pope and to Elizabeth Crowder who live with Mrs Brooks at Coombes Hill, Greenwich, Mary Firth, Thomas Plant of Nottingham and Harriott, his wife, Joseph Firth of Doncaster, John Firth and Daniel Fowler.

To his great nephews Thomas, Robert and Horatio Pope, £500 each and to Joseph Firth and Thomas Plant, £100 each.............................................

To Ann West, late Ann Warmington, formerly his servant, now living in Sester's ? Building, Greenwich, an annuity of £15 for life.

He has recently purchased from Thomas Jackson, Esquire, 5 of 7 parts of land adjoining his freehold house in Camberwell, he gives this to his trustees, to go with his house.............................difficult to read, obscured by a grey tone..........................................for benefit of his daughter Catherine.

Daniel Fowler owes him £5,000, secured by bond and mortgage, Fowler to pay interest to daughter Catherine Pope. Executors can call in the £5,000 or any part until after the death of his daughter ?

The £5,000 and residue of his money, securities for money, goods, chattels and personal estate, after payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs; his freehold house in Fenchurch Street at corner of Lime Street and his 3 freehold houses in Camberwell, now of late occupied by himself and Messrs Luttermer and Curling and his freehold house in Maidstone High Street, now or late occupied by Thomas Tyrrell and other real estate, to his trustees, upon trust. They, from the rents and interest from his personal estate, to pay their costs, pay taxes and insurance and during the life of his daughter, Catherine (pay her the residue ?)

If she dies before she can receive the income.............obscure..................

If she marries and leaves a child, the the benefits of his real estate to that child.............................

After his daughter's death,his house in Fenchurch Street, to his nephew, John Pope, absolutely.

His 3 houses in Camberwell to Daniel Fowler, absolutely.

His property in Maidstone to his great nephew, Horatio Pope, absolutely.

His residuary personal estate, upon trust, for any children of his daughter Catherine................

In default of any children, then to the benefit of his great nephews and nieces, Thomas, Robert and Horatio Pope, Frances Smith, Margaret Argles and Mary Ann Fowler, equally shared................

Witnesses: Thomas George Knapp, Haberdashers Hall Henry Hughes Stacey Grimaldi, Clerk to Messrs Knapp and Hughes

In the Margin 28th November 1807

A ring of 2 guineas value to Thomas George Knapp.

Codicil 19th July 1808

Since making the will he has bought 2 freehold houses from John Carr, Esquire adjoining each other, nos 10 and 11 on the east side of Park Place, Camberwell Grove, now or late occupied by John Orange ?, and Gilbert Ross, he gives them to his trustees, upon trust, for the benefit of his daughter Catherine.

His 3 houses in Camberwell, to his trustees, upon trust, they can be sold or leased.

Witnesses: Thomas George Knapp, Haberdashers Hall Stacey Grimaldi, Clerk to Messrs Knapp and Hughes John Gilbody, Staining Lane, London

Codicil 22nd July 1808

Concerning the 2 houses in Camberwell bought from John Carr, if his daughter, Catherine dies leaving no children, the they go to Daniel Fowler.

He had given his residuary personal estate to his great nephew and nieces, if his daughter dies leaving no children. Now (instead ?) each of these, except Mary Ann Fowler, to have £2,000, part of his personal estate.

A ring to the value of 2 guineas each to his friend Mrs Brooke, Widow of the late Captain Brooke.

Witnesses: Thomas George Knapp Henry Hughes ( ? ) Haberdashers Hall.

Codicil 4th January 1809

John Pope replaced as trustee. To John Firth, Daniel Fowler and Thomas George Knapp all his real and personal estate and effects originally given in his will to John Pope, John Firth and Daniel Fowler, upon the same trusts.

Witnesses: William Forbes, Surgeon, Camberwell Comfort Baldock ( ? ), Middlesex Elizabeth Spooner, Servant of Mr Pope

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd March 1830

Thomas Blissett Pope of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He appoints his brothers, Robert and Horatio and his friend, Charles Hoar, executors. He gives each of them £100 for their trouble.

He wants to be buried in his vault in Maidstone parish church by the side of his late wife.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid from his personal estate.

To his servant Mary Philpot, if in his service at his death, an annuity of £100 for life. Also to her and each of his servants with him at his death, £10 for mourning..

By virtue of the will of his relation, John Pope of Goudhurst, he is entitled to a third of houses, land, household goods, plate, linen, china and effects at Goudhurst and ½ of a house in Maidstone, all subject to the life interest of Sarah widow of John Pope, if she remains his widow. He gives his interest in this to his executors and trustees, who, after the death or remarriage of Sarah Pope, will sell it and stand possessed of the proceeds, upon trust.

To his son Thomas, his own dwelling house in ? Street, Maidstone and all furniture, plate, linen, china, wines, spirits and effects for ever.

All his other real estate in Maidstone, Boxley and elsewhere, all his money in the Public Funds and his share of bonds, mortgages, and other personal estate and effects, to his executors, upon trust, for the use and benefit of his son Thomas, for life. After his death, upon trust, for his children in equal shares at 21 years of age. If he leaves no children or they all die under 21, then upon trust, one fifth of the estate to the children of testator's brother Robert at 21 years of age; one fifth to his brother Horatio at 21 years of age; another fifth to the children of his sister Margaret Argles, widow of John, at 21 years of age; another fifth to the children of his sister Mary Ann Foster, widow of Daniel, at 21 yeas of age and a fifth to the children of his sister Frances Smith,widow, at 21 years of age.

If his son Thomas gets married “leaving his condition, education and family”, trustees to to take from his funds in the Public Funds, a sum not exceeding £4,000 for a suitable marriage settlement....

….....................................................................

He signs the will with a mark, perhaps quite ill ?

Witnesses: William Beale, Solicitor, Maidstone James M. Penfold William Morris, his Clerks.

Codicil 6th October 1835

He had given Mary Philpot and to each of his servants, £10 for mourning. He now revokes this and instead gives William Hodge and his wife, A Mannering and Martha Glover, 19 guineas each for mourning.

To his brothers Robert and Horatio, sisters Frances Smith, Margaret Argles and Mary Ann Foster, £200 over and above that already given.

He had given the proceeds from the sale of the Goudhurst property due to him and income to his from property in Maidstone and Boxley to his trustees, upon trust, for the benefit of his son Thomas for his life and after his death, upon further trust, for his children. If he leaves no children or they die under 21, then upon trust, for the children of testator's brothers and sisters. He now revokes this and the properties in Maidstone and Boxley to be sold, after the death of his son Thomas and proceeds invested in Government or Real securities and divide as follows, one fifth to the children of brother Robert; one fifth to the children of brother Horatio; one fifth each to the children of his sisters, Frances Smith, Margaret Argles and Mary Ann Foster, each fifth shared equally.

He signs the codicil with his mark.

Witnesses: William Beale J. M. Waterman John James Fowle ?

Proved 4th February 1836

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd August 1830

Thomas Pope of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He appoints his uncle Horatio Pope of Fant House, Maidstone and John Hollingworth of Turkey Mill, Esquire, his executors and gives them £20 each as a token of his regard. He gives his library to his father Thomas Blissett Pope for life and after his father's death, to Hannah Hollingworth, a daughter of John Hollingworth.

He gives £10 each to Catherine, Mary Ann, Ellen Montague, William, Montague and [ ] Pope, children of his uncle the Reverend Robert Pope

He gives £10 each to John, Margaret, Marshall, Horatio, Edward, Lucy, Emma, Rosamond, Clara, Lerois and Isabella Hollingworth, children of John Hollingworth.

He gives to his old nurse, Mrs Mary Spratt of the Common, Rochester, £1 per month for life. His executors to set aside sufficient to fund this and after her death, the fund goes into his residuary personal estate.

He forgives the debts owing to him from John Arthur , Robert Steelton ?, Susan Cozens and Charles Sully.

The residue of his estate, part in the Savings Bank of France, namely, No. 12940 Gaises ? De Eparque et de Preogaux (not clear) and No. 62274 of the same and also part of the 5% Reutes of France, he gives to Meridus Hollingworth, subject to the payment of his legacies and the payment to Mary Spratt.

Witness: William Beale, Solicitor, Maidstone (no other witnesses)

Affidavit 19th April 1837

Charles Hoar of Maidstone, Gentleman, (he was a Solicitor), states, on oath, that he knew the deceased well and has carefully examined the will. He has no doubt that the writing and signature is Thomas Pope's.

Proved 22nd May 1837. Power reserved to John Hollingworth.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd October 1827

This is Rev Pope's own draft of his will, the draft was intended to be drawn up into the final will by his solicitor. This never seems to have happened, discrepancies in the will resulted in a rather long and detailed affidavit.

Reverend Robert Pope , formerly of Mersham, late of Great Buckland, Maidstone.

He wishes to be buried , if he dies in reasonable distance, in the grave of his father in Maidstone parish church.

He appoints Horatio Pope of Fant House, Maidstone and Philip Honeywood Parsons of West Malling, his executors.

He is insured at the Equitable Office at Blackfriars Bridge for £3,000 commenced in 18[ ]. with accumulations it is now about £4,000. The proceeds with his other money, to be invested in Government or Real securities. This to make an annuity for his wife, Elizabeth, of £300 per year for life. He leaves her his residence at Mersham and use of the furniture, plate, linen, china and his library. An inventory to be made of all these goods. If his wife does not want all the plate, the residue to be sold and the money to go into his residuary personal estate.

His dinner set with his family arms, which was the property of his great uncle, Peter Pope, Esquire of Fenchurch Street and Camberwell Grove, together with 4 silver side dishes, which were presents, 4 silver tureens which he purchased, his portrait in oils, now in the brewing room at Mersham and the portrait of his grandfather in the dining room and all other family portraits in the house, after his wife's death, he gives to his son, William Henry Pope and he entreats him, that unless in great distress, never to part with with any of these.

He is entitled to several considerable sums of money by the will of the late John Pope, Esquire of Goudhurst and a third part of his house and land called Throwswell and all his real estate and furniture, plate and linen, which is subject to the life interest of John Pope's wife.

He is also entitled to a considerable sum contingent on the life of Charles Cullen, who lives in Camberwell. If he does not live to receive it then it and all his estate to be divided and equally shared by his children (presumably after his wife's death). They are Catherine Elizabeth Pope, Mary Ann Joselin Pope, Ellen Montague Pope, William Henry, Peter Montague and Robert.

If he lives so long so that the Equitable fund reaches £5,000, his wife to have a annuity of £400 instead of £300, for life. After her death the fund to be equally shared by his children.

Witnessed on the 27th (sic) October 1827 by Alfred Briggs R. Chittenden G. E. Jemmett

Affidavit 12th March 1841

John Maxon Clabon of Town Malling, Solicitor and Alfred Briggs of Ashford, Gentleman, state on oath that they knew Rev Pope very well. Clabon made a care search, after Rev Pope's death, among his papers to find a will. He found this will in a chest of drawers in Rev Pope's bedroom. The will is the same as it is now, he found no other will. He states that about 1827, he was Clerk to the late George Elwick Jemmett of Ashford, Solicitor, who was a friend of Rev Pope. During this time he attested the execution of the will. He has carefully examined the document, which states that Mr Jemmett is to prepare the will

The attestation of the will is in the hand of Mr Jemmett. He states that another witness name, that of Alfred Briggs is in his hand, that is, Clabon's. The names of the other witnesses, Chittenden and Jemmett are in those individuals own hands. Chittenden was then also a Clerk of Mr Jemmett's.

The will was executed on the 27th of October. He has carefully searched the books of Mr Jemmett but found no reference to the will. He also states that he believed the several interlinings in the will were made before 1838 because Rev Pope left Mersham in 1834 and Charles Cullen died in 1832 ?

Affidavit 10th April 1841

Charles Hoar of Maidstone, Gentleman, (Solicitor) and William Beale of Maidstone, Gentleman, (Solicitor), state on oath, that they knew Rev Pope very well and were familiar with his handwriting. They have carefully examined the will with it's interlinings added and believe it is in Rev Pope's hand.

Proved 27th April 1841 Power reserved to Philip Honeywood Parsons

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Here Lyeth [ ]

JOHAN [ ]

[ ]

of February [ ]

the [ ]

left [ ]

[ ] HENRY [ ]

ye Body of MARY Wife

of M[ ] NEWINGTON

who died May ye 6th

1717 Aged 66 [Years]

GEORGE POST died Oct [ ]

1727 Aged 51 Years

JOHN POST of Chatham died

Oct ye 1[ ] 1727 Aged 30 Years

JOHN NASH POST died April

ye 27th 1[ ] Aged [ ] Months

ELIZ POST Wife of the above

GEO. POST [died] [ ] 27th 1740

Aged [ ] [Years]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th October 1727

John Post of Chatham, Upholder (Upholsterer).

He is weak in body.

He wishes to be buried in Maidstone parish church.

To his only son John Nash Post, his farmhouse and farm at Marden of about 127 acres, occupied by Edward Moon, for ever. Also to his son John, 2 small houses in Marden, occupied by [ ] Nash and [ ] and all his interest in a house known by the sign of the Cock in East Lane, Maidstone, occupied by William Baker, for ever. If his son dies before he is 21, then the properties to testator's brothers, William and George and his sister Martha Post, for ever, equally shared.

To his brother in law Duke Mawle, who lives with him, £10, towards putting him out as an apprentice.

To his brothers in law John and Joseph Mawle and Duke Mawle all of his woollen clothes, equally shared.

To his mother Elizabeth Post, his late wife's clothes.

Residue of ready money, securities for money, or due on bills, bonds, mortgages, judgements, and all other debts, credits, rings, plate, linen, woollen, bedding, pewter, brass, copper, household stuff, goods, chattels and personal estate, after his debts, legacies, funeral and probate charges are paid, to his son John at 21 years of age. If he dies before he is 21, then to his brothers William and George and sister Martha, equally shared.

He appoints his brother William and his uncle William Crittenden of Maidstone, Grocer, executors and guardians of his son, responsible for his care and education.

Witnesses: Charles Smith Thomas Johnson William Holmden

Proved 6th November 1727

POST see DARBY

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[ ]

STEPHEN Son of EDWD

and DAMARIS PRENTIS

died Sept 14th 1769 Aged 23

DAMARIS PRENTICE

died the 29th of March 1786

Aged 75 Years

EDWARD PRENTIS

died July the 17th 1799

Aged 87 Years

PHEBE PRENTIS

died January the 18th 1814

Aged 71 Years

WALTER PRENTIS

died March 16th 1824

Aged 80 Years

SARAH PRENTIS died

July 5th 1833 Aged 83

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th July 1823

Walter Prentis of Rochester, Esquire, (Wine Merchant).

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

To Ann Sweetman of Rochester, for life, an annuity of £150, in lieu of any claim she may have against him or his executors.

To his sister Sarah Prentis of Maidstone, Spinster, for life, an annuity of £250.

All his real estate to the use of his 5 children, Walter, Phebe, Edward, Henry and Stephen Prentis, who now live with him, and the heirs of their bodies, equally divided. In default of such heirs of one or more of them, then to the survivors, equally shared. In default of any heirs, then to his own right heirs, for ever. Provided, in case son Stephen Prentis of Maidstone, Wine Merchant, desires to purchase testator's house, with wine vaults in Earl Street, Maidstone, then within 6 months he to give notice in writing of his desire, in this case he makes void such instructions as to his real estate before given, in regard of the house. He devises the house to John Lake of Bapchild, Farmer, Thomas Wildes of Maidstone, Gentleman, (Solicitor) and his son Henry Prentis, upon trust, they to sell it to Stephen Prentis. The price to be assessed by 2 indifferent persons, one chosen by Stephen and one by his trustees. If the price is agreed and paid, trustees to convey the house to Stephen and the money paid to go into his residuary personal estate.

If Stephen declines to purchase but wishes to hire it, then his other children, when requested by Stephen, to grant a lease to him not exceeding a term of 21 years, at a rent assessed by 2 indifferent persons, chosen as before. Stephen to keep the property in good repair.

To his trustees all his leasehold real estate, granted by the Mayor of Rochester and the Vicar of St. Nicholas, Rochester, patrons of St Catherine's Hospital at Eastgate. His trustees to sell any part, at their discretion.

He gives his household goods and furniture, books, pictures, plate, linen, china and effects in his property in Earl Street, Maidstone, to his children, equally shared.

To his trustees, £100 each. And he gives them his stock in trade, goods, chattels, ready money, debts owed, personal estate and effects, not before bequeathed, upon trust, to, at their discretion, sell and with income from his leaseholds, pay his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs and duty on the 2 annuities and other legacies. They to invest the residue in Government or Real securities, upon trust to pay the annuities.

After the deaths of Ann Sweetman and Sarah Prentis, the fund to go into his residuary personal estate, upon trust, for his children then living, in equal shares.

He appoints his trustees as his executors and gives to John Lake and Henry Prentis, upon trust, all estate vested in him as a trustee or mortgagee.

Witnesses: H. A. Wildes, R. S. Mann W. E. Stevens, Clerks to Messrs Wildes, Solicitors, Maidstone

Codicil 7th July 1823

To Ann Sweetman, in addition to her annuity another £100.

To his niece Elizabeth, wife of Leyson Lewis, £250.

To the children of his late niece, Catherine Martineau, then living, £250 equally shared.

To his nephews and nieces, John Prentis Henslow, Edward Prentis Henslow, Ann Henslow and Frances Henslow, £125 each.

To Stephen Prentis, son of his late first cousin, George Prentis, £300.

To Jane Harris, Widow, Rose Prentis , Elizabeth Prentis and Ann, wife of Anthony Whitting, sisters of Stephen Prentis, £50 each.

To Thomas Baldock, son of his late first cousin, Mary Baldock, £300.

To Mary Ross of Rochester, Widow, [ ] Venning, wife of [ ] Venning of Frindsbury, Schoolmaster, and Martha Baldock, Spinster, sisters of Thomas Baldock, £50 each.

To his servant Sarah Clothier, £50, if with him at time of his death. To his other female servants, with him at his death, 19 guineas each.

To the 2 female servants living with his sister Sarah, at the time of his death, 19 guineas each.

Witnesses: As for the will.

Proved 22nd April 1824

PURSED see ELVI[ ]

143

[ ]

PETER READER

[ ] 14th 1739

Aged 68 Years

144

Beneath this Stone are

deposited the Mortal Remains

of JOHN READER Currier of

this Town who died the 23rd of

October 1802 Aged 71 Years

Also ISABELLA Relict of the above

who died the 31st of January

1823 Aged 88 Years

Left surviving four Sons and one

Daughter (viz) THOMAS, JOHN,

WALTER, WILLIAM and SARAH

also the above named

WILLIAM READER their

Son who died Oct 1st 1835

Aged 61 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th November 1794

John Reader of Maidstone, Currier.

To his wife Isabella, for life, an annuity of £30, charged on his real and personal estate. Also to her, the furniture in her bed chamber and the adjoining best chamber.

To his son William, £200 at 21 years of age, if his personal estate is not sufficient, after payment of his other legacies and debts, he charges it to his real estate.

To his sons Thomas and Walter and his daughter Sarah, wife of Joseph Sawer the Younger, £10 each.

After payment of the annuity to his wife, the legacy to son William, his personal estate is not sufficient and after payment of his other legacies, debts, funeral costs and other related expenditure, he gives his own house in or near Stone Street, Maidstone, to his son John, for ever. And after payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs, to son John, subject, as aforesaid, the benefit and advantage of his trade or business of a Currier, with his stock in trade, tools and utensils and residue of money, securities for money, book debts, household and other goods and effects not before bequeathed and his personal estate.

He appoints his wife and son Thomas, executors.

Witnesses: Isabella T. Roffe Jno Roffe George Whifield

Proved 2nd March 1803

REEVE see CALLANT

145

Sacred to the Memory of

HANNAH Wife of

JOHN RICHARDS Gent

of this Parish who departed

this Life December the 10th 1807

in the 63rd Year of her Age

Left issue two ? Children

(viz) a Son and Daughter

Also the above said

JOHN RICHARDS Gent

died July 2nd 1808 Aged 69 Years

Also ROBERT Son of the aforesaid

JOHN and HANNAH RICHARDS

who died the 5th of February 1825

Aged 44 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th February 1808

John Richards of Maidstone, Gentleman.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

He appoints his son in law John Gillingham of London, Gentleman and his friend James Pigram of Maidstone, Grocer, executors.

His house tenanted by [ ] Britter, in Maidstone and a piece of land in Boxley in his own occupation and all other real estate, to his daughters, Elizabeth, Harriott, Mary Ann, wife of John Gillingham, Charlotte, Sarah, Sophia and Louisa, for ever, equally shared.

His goods, chattels, money, securities for money, mortgages, bonds, bills, notes, stock, funds and other securities and personal estate, to his daughters, equally shared.

Witnesses: Thomas Assitter John Doi( ? ) Charles Topping

Proved 31st January 1809

146

Here lieth the Body of

Mr WM RICHARDSON

who departed this Life

July the 30th 1748 Aged [ ]

Here also lyeth two Children

EDWARD and THOMAS

Here also lyeth Mrs

CATHERINE RICHARDSON

who died February the 25th

1794 Aged 85 Widow to [the]

above WILLIAM RICHARDSON

and Mother to the Children

147

[ ]

WILLIAM RIGDEN

Victualler died Feb ye [ ]

1727 Aged 57 Years

Left issue one Son & two Daughters

WILLIAM, JANE & MARY

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th November 1725

William Rigden of Maidstone, Victualler.

He is indisposed in health.

To his wife, Margaret, for life, his goods, chattels, debts owed, ready money, household stuff and real estate. After her death, to his 3 children, William, Jane wife of William Heveyman ?, of Boughton Monchelsea ?, Butcher and Mary Rigden, for ever, (equally shared ?).

His wife is his executor.

Witnesses: Mark of Thomas Maplesden mark of Ann Hysted Henry Dixon

Proved 20th May 1728

ROBIN[SON] ? see ELLIS

148

[ ]

JOHES ROGERS Gen obiit 1111 Augusti

MDCLXXXIX etat XXXV

ALICIA BLUNT

Obiit Aprilis die [ ]

Anno Domini MDCCXIV

Aetatis [ ] LVII

Here lieth the Body of

JOHN ROGERS

[ ]

149

[ ]

HESTER ROGERS

Obiit July [ ]

[ ]

GUILLIAMUS ROGERS

Obiit die Octobrus V[ ]

Anno [ ]

MDCCXL111

[ ]

150

The Rt. Hon FRANCES Lady

ROMNEY Daughter of

CHARLES late Earl of

Egremont died 14th Jan 1795

Aged 39 Years

Also

Her Rt Hon Consort

CHARLES

First Earl of ROMNEY

died 1st March 1811

Aged 66 Years

ROSE see MAPLISDEN

RUSSELL see HORSMANDEN

151

Beneath this Stone are

deposited the Remains of Mrs

[ANN] SALMON of this Parish

Spinster who died 11th April

1772 Aged 88 Years

Also of Mr JOHN SALMON

Brother of the said ANN

SALMON who died 8th of Jan 1774

[ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st September 1771

Ann Salmon of Maidstone, Spinster.

To her niece Margaret Waterman, Widow, an annuity of £10 for life.

To her brother John, £10 for mourning.

To John Waterman, son of Margaret, £200 reduced bank annuities.

Also to Margaret Waterman and her son John, £10 each for mourning.

To James Waterman, son in law of Margaret, £20.

To Robert Salmon, son of her late nephew, John Salmon, £20 and to his sister, £10 at 21 years of age.

To Mrs Hall, £20

To Ann Gill, Spinster, £10.

To Mrs Kemp and Mrs Walter, her next door neighbours, £5 each.

For the poor tenants in Maidstone of her executor, £10, to be distributed as her thinks are “proper objects of charity”.

To Ann Davis her present servant, if with her at her death, £5 and all of her clothes.

After her debts, funeral costs and legacies are paid, the residue of her ready money, securities for money, stocks, plate, rings, jewels, chattels , effects and personal estate, to her nephew Robert Salmon of Hollingbourne, whom she appoints executor.

Witnesses: R. Parker Thomas Williams

Proved 21st May 1772

SANDERS see BENNETT

SANDERS see COOKE

SANDERS see SWINOCKE

152

Hic Sita Est ALICIA SAUNDERS

JOANNIS SAUNDERS Generosi

Vidua Obiit A: MDCLXXV

An At LXI

ALICIA SAUNDERS

Grand Daughter of the above said

departed this Life the 13th

of Nov 1745 Aged 57

MARY CURTEIS died June 8th

1776 Aged 57

ANN CURTEIS died Nov

the 2nd 1789 Aged 77

153

Hic Sepultus Jacet

JOANNES

SAUNDERS Generoso Sangvine

Cretus Qui Ex ALICIA Uxore Sua

JOANNIS ALCHORNE Armigeri Filia

Quino Liberos Reliquit (Vizt) Duos

Filias AGVLIELMUM et ROBERTUM

Tres Filias ALICIAM MARIAM et

MARTHAM Annos Navis XLVIII Ex

Hac Vita Emigravit XIX Kal Ybris

C.D.D.C Lix

Hic Etiam Humatus Placide

Quiescit Immatura Hev Nimium Morte

Prareptus GULIELMUS SAUNDERS

Supradicti JOANNIS SAUNDERS

Filius Oppettiit CDDC LXXVIII

Pridie Idus Iunii Vixit A XXXVII

Acetiam Hic Requiefeit ROBERTUS

SAUNDERS Generosus JOANNIS et

ALICIA Alter Filius Qui Uxorem Sibi

Adjunxit ANNAM Reverendi JOANNIS

YATES de Crayford et Mereworth in

Hoc Comitatu Rectoris Filiam Obiit

Decimo Decembris

Anno Aetatis 77 Domini 1724

Hic Denique Resicitse e Labore

Suo ROBERTUS SAUNDERS

Londini Generosus Praedici ROBERTI

et ANNAE Filius Obiit Decimo

Septimo Die Aprilis

Anno (Aetatis 52 )

Domini 1741

SAUNDERS see FULLER

SAVAGE see PAULEY

154

Beneath [ ]

[the] Body of

[ ]

JOSEPH SAWER [ ] ct

[ ] Feb 23rd 183[ ]

Aged [ ] Years

155

Beneath

are deposited the

Remains of

JOHN SAWER

of this Town

who die Octr 8th 1841

Aged 73 Years

Also ELIZABETH his Wife

who died Augst 11th 1848

Aged 72 Years

Also MARY MARTIN SAWER

died Augst 21st 1852 Aged 48 Years

156

[ ]

SARAH SAWKINS

[who departed this] Life October

[ ] Dans [ ]

die

Ag[ ]

[ ]

SAWKINS see STONARD

SAYER see GREENHILL

SEAGER see PAGE

157

[ ]

Mrs ANNE SEAR

Obit 21st January

1769

Aetatis 77

Optima Mater

158

[ ]

CATHERINE SHARP

died on

January 16th

1786

Aged 85 Years

SHARPEY see AYERST

SKINNER see MAY

159

In [Memory of]

ELIZABETH PO[ ]

died [ ]

in the Year of [our Lord] 1778

[ ]

JOHN [ ]

departed this Life

the 26th of July 1810

Aged 71 Years

MARGARET SMITH

Daughter of

FRANS. SMITH M.D.

and FRANCES his Wife

departed [this Life] [ ] Sept [ ]

Aged 1 Month

160

[In] this Vault [are]

[deposite]d the [Remains]

FRANCIS SMITH [M.D.]

[who died] the 9th of April [ ]

Aged 52 Years [ ]

MARGARET [SMITH]

Daughter of the above [FRANCIS]

[and] FRANCES his Wife

who died in her infancy

Also JOHN their third Son

died the 4th of March

[ ] Aged 7 Years

[ Covered by Screen ]

Also MARGARET [ ] Fifth Daughter

who died the [ ]

of March 1826 Aged 17 Years

Also the Reverend FRANCIS

GROSVENOR SMITH [ ]

[their] eldest Son who died

[ ] of September [1830]

Aged 29

[ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th July 1810

Francis Smith of Maidstone, Doctor of Physic.

All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

To his wife Frances, all of his real estate, upon trust, to sell. The proceeds to be used for the purposes of his will as follows.

To his wife, an annuity of £200 for life, this is in lieu of Dower Rights she may claim by any marriage settlement. The annuity not to be paid if she does claim Dower Rights.

Stock in the Bank of England to be purchased in the name of his wife and the Rev. James Reeve Perpetual Curate of Maidstone, to secure the £200 annuity. After her death, the stock to be transferred to his children, in equal shares.

Also to his wife, the use of his plate, linen, china, household goods and furniture, for life. After her death, then to his children, equally shared.

To his son Francis Grosvenor Smith and such other sons brought up to the medical profession, all his books and manuscripts, equally shared. If all sons die before they are 21, then all books relating to medicine, surgery or chemistry, to his friend William Batchelor Bailey of Northallerton, Yorkshire, Doctor of Physic, if he is then living, if not , they are to be sold and the proceeds to his residuary personal estate.

Remainder of his books and manuscripts to his wife, for life and, after her death to his children, equally shared.

The residue of his goods, chattels , personal estate and effects and money from the sale of his real estate,to his children, equally shared. Money from his real and personal estate to be used to buy stock in the Bank of England for the benefit of his wife and children.

He appoints his wife and James Reeve, guardians of his children, his wife to be his sole executor.

Witnesses: Henry Cutbush William Cutbush Richard Allchin

Proved 28th July 1817

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th May 1829

Rev. Francis Grosvenor Smith, of Loughton, Essex.

To his mother, (Frances), as a “trifling memorial of affection”, his writing desk.

To his sister Frances Smith, Spinster, all his manuscript sermons.

To his cousin Henry Argles, his gold watch and chain.

To Richard William Jennings, husband of his sister, Mary Ann Spong Jennings, his edition of Calmet's Dictionary of the Bible.

To his sisters Elizabeth Smith, Spinster and Mary Ann Spong Jennings, £10 each.

To his wife Emily, such of his furniture, plate, linen and china, useful and ornamental and his wines and liquors, she may wish to keep.

The residue of his estate to his relations and friends, John Argles, Henry Argles and Richard William Jennings, upon trust, to sell his personal estate not consisting of money, the proceeds, with his cash, to be invested in Public Funds or other good securities.

He has the fullest confidence that his wife will carefully bring up and educate their daughter Emily, (now an infant). His trustees to pay or permit his wife to take the rents, profits and dividends of his residuary estate until his daughter Emily is 21, when the trustees will set aside 50% of his residuary estate , for the benefit of his daughter, free from any interests of any future husband.

His daughter will be able to dispose of this half of his residuary estate by her will.

In case of her death in his wife's lifetime, leaving no will or directions, then the income she has to go to his wife.

In case of his wife's death in the lifetime of his daughter, the other half of the estate to his daughter, at 21 years of age and after her death, to her children.

In default of children of his daughter and with no directions from his daughter by will or otherwise, then the estate to go to his 3 sisters or those then living, equally shared, if only one then to that one, absolutely.

He appoints his wife and Henry Argles, guardians of his daughter during her minority.

Also to his mother, 2 drawings of the Transfiguration and the Aurora ?, drawn for him by his sisters Elizabeth and Mary Ann.

To his sister Frances, all his antique coins and his prints from Wilke's Deliverings ?, all framed and glazed.

To his uncle Edward Smith Grosvenor, Esquire, as a small token of his grateful feelings to him, his dressing case and his copy of Mant's ? Bible.

To his wife, his copy of Hervey's ? Bible.

To his cousins Margaret Argles, Spinster and Elizabeth Argles, Spinster, £5 each, asking them to accept this trifling sum to buy a little memorial to him.

To his friends, Rev. Oswald Sergeant, William Pattison, Esquire and Richard Baddeley, Esquire, a mourning ring each, in case he does not leave any male issue living.

To his nephew William Grosvenor Whitehouse Jennings, his sister's son, , his copy of Cicero in 12 volumes, with Greeevin's notes.

To his wife Emily, his copies of Bentley's Horate, Hey( ? )'s Homer's Illiad and Hu( ? )'s Essays, not for their intrinsic value but from the estimation she will hold them in from the circumstances of them being awarded to him as prizes during his studies at University.

He appoints John Argles, Henry Argles and Richard William Jennings executors, they to give his wife, £30 absolutely.

Witnesses: Winifred Peirson Maria Jennings, Doctors' Commons.

Proved 25th February 1831 John Argles, one of the executors, has died since the will was made.

SMITH see WICKING

161

Here lyeth the Body of

ROBT. SOUTHGATE

of Maidstone

Fruiterer who departed this

Life Septem the 25th 1709

Aged 56 Years

Left issue one Son and

two Daughters (viz) ROBT,

[ [ and ELIZ

Here lyeth the Body of ANN the Wife

of ROBT. SOUTHGATE who died May

the 1[ ] 1739 Aged 74 Years

ROBT SOUTHGATE Son of

the above ROBT & ANN SOUTHGATE

died April ye 25th 1752 Aged 54 Years

Here also lieth ROBT SOUTHGATE

Son of the above ROBT SOUTHGATE

who died [ ] Oct 1771 Aged

40 Years

JOHN SOUTHGATE Son of ROBT SOUTHGATE

Junr died Novmr ye 12th 17[ ]

Aged [ ] Months

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st October 1738

Ann Southgate of Maidstone, Widow.

She wishes to be buried in All Saints church, Maidstone, in the grave of her late husband.

To her son Robert, £10, her silver tankard, her pier looking glass hanging in her fore chamber and she forgives all sums he may owe her.

To Ann Hollister, £50, in remembrance of “her dear mother”, also a silver salver, silver milk pot, silver tea strainer, silver inkhorn, pair of fine Holland sheets, pair of fine Holland pillow coats, a dozen Damask napkins, table clothe marked R.A.S. ,and half dozen Holland napkins, marked cross with blue ?

To grandson Samuel Hollister, £5 and a silver salver.

To grandson Robert Hollister, £5 and a silver porringer and silver spoon , also marked R.A.S.

To grandson Robert Field, £5 and a set of silver casters, sugar dish and mustard and pepper boxes, a dozen napkins and table clothe, marked R.M.S.

To grandsons Robert and William Southgate, £5 each and 3 silver salts each.

To grandson Isaac Field, £5 and her silver soup ladle.

To son in law Samuel Hollister, and his wife 20 shillings for a ring each

To her daughter Southgate, a 20 shilling ring.

All her household linen to be equally shared between her son Robert and daughter Elizabeth Field.

To her sister Judith Edmonds, her Turkey silk gown and petticoat.

To the Rev. Benjamin Mills, 1 guinea.

To her servant Jane Taylor, 40 shillings and all her clothes except those 2 items already bequeathed.

She has a bond from Mrs Sarah Smith and [ ] Brook of Margate, for £50 principal money, she forgives and releases all interest due on the bond. When the £50 is received they to pay her grandsons Samuel and Robert Hollister, £5 each over and above what has already been given.

The residue of her goods, chattels, ready money, debts owed and personal estate,after her debts, legacies and funeral costs are paid, to her daughter Elizabeth Field, who will be her executor.

Witnesses: Anna Maria Fullagar Samuel Fullagar.

Proved 24th May 1739 Daughter and executor, Elizabeth Field is the wife of Nathaniel Field

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd October 1771

Robert Southgate of Maidstone, Victualler.

He is in a bad state of bodily health.

To his wife, Ann, for ever, all the reversion in his third share of 3 houses at or near St Faith's Green, Maidstone, now or late occupied by Bartholomew Davis, Dorothy Lawrence and [ ] and all other real estate in Kent. Also to his wife, after his debts and funeral costs are paid, all household goods and implements, ready money, debts owing and personal estate. His wife is his executor.

Witnesses: John Hills John Tuffe Samuel Pritener ?

Proved 31st January 1772

162

Fragment

[ ]

In Memory of MARY Wife of

the above ROBERT SOUTHGATE

who died July the 11th 1773 Aged

69 Years

SPENCER see HOLAH

SPIRE see STEVENSON

163

Here lieth JANE Wife of

SAML. STEVENSON

Maltster

who died December

the 30th 1735 Aged

27 Years

[Left] issue one Daugter

named SARAH

Here lyeth ye Body of

MARY STEVENSON second Wife

to SAML. STEVENSON

who died the 5th day of July

1737 Aged 28 Years

[Also the] above said SAMUEL

STEVENSON who died Nov.

[the] 12th 1771 Aged 66 Years

Also MARY STEVENSON

Relict of the above who died

the 1st of August 1787

[ ]

164

Here lieth DAMARIS Wife of

SAMLL. STEVENSON

Mayor of Maidstone

died May ye 14th 1740 in ye 69th

Year of her Age

Also the above said SAMLL.

STEVENSON died April ye 16th 1750

Age 77 years

and ANN SPIRE Grand daughter

of the above SAMLL. and DAMARIS

STEVENSON died Dec 30th 1787

Aged 61 Years

Also THOS. STEVENSON Uncle

of the above ANN SPIRE died

April 19th 1788 Aged 82 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th March 1748 (1749)

Samuel Stevenson of Maidstone, Currier.

He appoints his wife Ruth, and his niece Ann Spier, executors .

His debts and funeral costs to be first paid.

To his sons Samuel, John and Thomas and daughter Mary Walker, 1 shilling each.

To his niece Ann Spirer, a note of hand from Theodor Beacon for £46 14s.

Residue of his estate, to his wife Ruth and Ann Spirer, after payment of his Marriage Bond to his wife, equally shared.

Witnesses: Mary Knett ? John Kirby

Proved 21st April 1750

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th February 1788

Thomas Stevenson of Maidstone, Distiller.

All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

His house in Stone Street, Maidstone, where he lives has been granted on a lease to George Post the Younger of Maidstone, Distiller, in the term of 99 years, upon certain trusts, the lease is dated 26th February 1788 and the indenture of lease is to be carried into execution.

Half of his real estate to his nephew John Walker, for life and after his death, then to Walker's lawful children and then living, absolutely, equally shared.

The other half of his real estate, to Robert Stevenson of Maidstone, Brazier, ( ? ) Stevenson of Maidstone, Distiller, to the children of William Stevenson, late of Maidstone, Silversmith, Elizabeth Brown of Bethersden ?, Widow, Mary Chambers of Maidstone, Widow and Susanna Green of Maidstone, wife of [ ] Green of London ?, Coal Merchant, or such of them then living, in equal shares, absolutely.

The residue of half of his book debts, ready money, New South Sea Annuities, stock I public funds, money due , secured by nots, bills, bonds and other securities, goods, chattels and personal estate, to nephew John Walker, for ever.

The other half to Robert Stevenson and Strain Stevenson, and children of the late William Stevenson, Elizabeth Brown, Mary Chambers and Susanna Green, for ever, equally shared.

He appoints John Waller and Robert Stevenson executors.

Witnesses: George Burr John Reader Stephen Lamprey

Proved 17th May 1788 Power reserved to Robert Stevenson.

165

[ ]

JOHN STONARD

departed this Life the

16th June 1773 Aged

42 Years

Also his Widow

REBECCA STONARD

Daughter of DANIEL SAWKINS who

departed this Life the 19th of

August 1802 Aged 68 Years

STONEHOUSE see FERRALL

STONEHOUSE see PARKER

STUNT see WEAVER

166

[ ]

THOMAS SWINOCK

who died April the 5th 170[7 ]

Aged 81 Years

WILLIAM MONCKTON [died]

April the 11th [ ] Aged 21 Years

MARY MONCKTON died

3rd of March 1708 Aged [ ] [Years]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th December 1700

Thomas Swinock of Maidstone.

All his timber wharf or key with an orchard, in Maidstone, near the river, to his grandson Thomas Swinock of Maidstone, Thread-Twister, for ever. He to pay testator's grand daughter, Catherine Hucks, £100, if she is living. If he neglects to pay her, the wharf will go to Catherine instead, for ever.

All his moveable goods, ready money, debts owed, chattels, after payment of his debts, legacies and funeral costs, to his daughter Elizabeth wife of John Hucks of St Thomas, Southwark, Meal Man. Daughter Elizabeth is his sole executor.

Witnesses: Henry Smith Edward Barrington John Barrington

Proved 28th August 1707

SWINOCK see PIERCE

167

Here lyeth the Body of

ROBERT SWINOCKE Gent

Jurat once Mayor of Maidstone

who departed this Life ye

1st of December 1700 Aged 50

Years left issue two Sons

and two Daughters

Here [ ]

SWINOCKE [ ]

ROBERT SWINOCKE

Son of the

above [ ]

dyed the [ ]

(Gap)

Here lyeth the Body of

Mrs ANN SWINOCKE

who departed this Life

March the 25th 1755

Aged 73 Years

(Much later inscription follows)

Here lieth the Body

of ANNA MARGARET

SANDERS Widow of

EDWARD SANDERS Esq

Surgeon She died

on the 6th day of January

1839

Aged 28 Years

Also EDWARD SANDERS Sen

late Organist of All Saints Church

died June 9th 1845

in the 73rd Year of his Age

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 21st January 1845

Edward Sanders of Maidstone, Gentleman.

His real and personal estate to his wife Catherine, absolutely.

Estates vested in him as mortgagee or trustee to his wife and son Geoffrey and son in law Edward Russell, subject to the equities applying to them, he also appoints them to be his executors.

Witnesses: J. C. Stephens, Solicitor, Maidstone, John Barnaby, his Clerk

Proved 1st November 1845. Power reserved to Geoffrey Sanders and Edward Russell.

Note in the Margin, (much unreadable) Seems that Catherine died without administering the will, so administration granted to son Geoffrey. Proved [ ] 1853 ?

There seems to be no inscription for Catherine Sanders but she did leave a will which contains more information than her husband's did.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th November 1845

Catherine Sanders of Maidstone, Widow.

Her property mainly consists of what her husband, Edward left her, and wanting to carry out his intentions, she disposes of the whole of her estate as follows.

First, all her debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To her son Geoffrey and son in law Edward Russell , all trust or mortgaged estate vested in her. She appoints them her executors.

She gives half of her household goods and furniture, plate, linen and china to her daughter Ellen Frances Sanders. The other half to her son Geoffrey and daughter, Mary Elizabeth, wife of Edward Russell, absolutely, equally shared.

Half of her freehold, leasehold and copyhold real estate, money, securities for money and personal estate, to son Geoffrey and son in law Edward Russell, upon trust, to sell that not consisting of money and invest the proceeds in the Public Funds or Real securities, upon trust.

The other half of her real estate to be kept in good repair and income from it to be paid to her daughter Ellen Frances Sanders, for life. After Ellen's death then the real estate to go as directed by Ellen's will or deed. In default of direction, then upon trust, for the benefit of Ellen's children (if any), at 21 years of age, equally shared.

One quarter of her estate to her son Geoffrey, absolutely and one quarter of the estate to daughter Mary Frances Russell, absolutely.

The trustees can sell the freehold estate, if advantageous, with the consent of daughter Ellen and invest the money in Government or Real securities.

Complex trust details follow very dark and difficult to read

Money from her husband's insurance policy was continued by her for the benefit of those beneficiaries under 21 years of age, for their maintenance and education.

More complex trust details equally difficult to read

Witnesses: J.C. Stephens, Solicitor, Maidstone John Barnaby, his Clerk

Proved 10th August 1850

168

[ ]

Under this Stone lye the Remains

of ELIZABETH TANN[ER] ?

Daughter [of] Sr R [TANNER] Knt

formerly of this Parish

who died the 17th of July 1740

in the Eighty Fifth Year of her Age

169

[ ]

HENRY Son of [ ROBERT]

[and] ELIZABETH [ TASSELL]

died Dec 2nd [ ]

[Aged] [ ] and 21 Days

[ ]

[ELIZABETH] TASSELL Wife of

[ROBERT] TASSELL Esq

of this Town

[died] [ ] 1833 Aged 51 Years

THEALE see BLOMER

170

In Memory of

GEORGE THOMSON M.D.

Who died the 18th of May 1767

Aged 60 Years

Also the Remains of Mrs

ANN THOMSON

Relict of

the above Dr THOMSON

who died March the 15th 1780

Aged [ ] Years

ELEANOR EDWARDS

Daughter to Mrs THOMSON

died at Hammersmith the 1[ ]

April 1785 Aged [ ] Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 11 March 1780

Eleanor Edwards of Maidstone, Spinster.

All of her real estate to her sister Lucy Kent, Widow, for ever but chargeable with the payment of legacies.

To her brothers Oliver and Francis Edwards, Esquires, £50 each, to be paid after payment of her debts, funeral and probate costs are paid.

The residue of her goods, chattels, money, securities for money and personal estate and effects, to her sister Lucy Kent and she appoints her executor.

Witnesses: Benjamin Waterhouse Thomas Poole Thomas Durrant Punnett

Proved 28th April 1785.

An unusual thing about this will, which I have never seen before in PCC wills, which are all contemporary copies of the original in large bound books, is that in this case, that the clerk has imitated her signature, which was rather poorly written. The will states “the name or mark of”. So it seems that she was, even 5 years before her death, ill and had difficulty writing. She did sign the will, not in her normal hand and I presume the clerk thought it important to preserve the signature in his copy.

171

[ ]

[ ] MARY

M[ ] TILBE [ ] X

[ ] W.R.

ANN TILBE [ ]

31st 1800 Aged [ ]

172

Here lyeth interred

the Body of

NICHOLAS TOKE Gent

who departed this Life

[ 1744]

[ ] [ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th February 1739 (1740)

Nicholas Toke of Maidstone, Gentleman , Citizen and Leather Seller of London.

His debts and funeral costs to be first paid.

To his son in law William Usborne of Staplehurst, Gentleman, all his real estate in Staplehurst, occupied by Thomas Towne, John Austin, Hannah Usborne, Simon Clarke and Christopher Tillman; also a fee farm rent of £8 per annum from land at Benenden, occupied by Richard Brisland ?, for ever.

To his daughter Mary, wife of Edward Finch, Gentleman, for ever, his farm at Frittenden, occupied by Mrs Baker and his little farm in Frittenden, occupied by Widow Butler.

At his marriage with with Susannah, his present wife, all her estate, real and personal was settled and assured in trust to her own use. She also released all claim to his estate she may be entitled to as a widow by the Custom of the City of London or otherwise. So, a token of his affection to her, he directs his executors to permit his wife , for life, to have use of his plate, linen, household goods and furniture; she to give an inventory to his executors. After her death, he gives the same to his daughters Constance wife of William Usborne and Mary wife of Edward Finch, equally shared but if either die before his wife, the whole to the survivor.

To the Rev Samuel Weller, Minister of Maidstone, 1 guinea to buy a ring.

To the poor of Maidstone, £10 to be distributed by Mr Weller to those he judges are in greatest need.

To the poor of Staplehurst, £5.

To his nieces Elizabeth and Christian Toke, daughters of his brother William, £100 each.

The residue of his real and personal estate, to William Usborne, for ever, William Usborne is to be his executor.

Witnesses: Sarah Praysell ? Elizabeth Barber John Mason

Codicil 25th November 1742

Since making the will, he has become legally vested in an estate at Bearstead, held on lease from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester and devised to him by his late wife Susannah. He gives this lease to his son in law William Usborne of Staplehurst. Rest of the will is confirmed.

Witnesses: E.G. Post George Post John Mason

Proved 20th June 1744

173

Beneath are deposited the Remains

of JOHN TOMSETT of this Parish

who departed this Life the 30th of

August 1806

Aged [ ]0 Years

Also three Children JASPER

TOMSETT JUDGE who died February

the 25th 1802 Aged 2 Months

HENRY who died April 20th 1806

Aged 1 Year and [ ] Months

JOHN GREEN JUDGE died May the 13th 1809 ?

Aged 3 Years [ ] Months

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 4th April 1806

John Tomsett of Maidstone, Linen Draper.

All his debts to be paid first.

All his clothes and secretary bookcase to Jasper Tomsett Judge, son of Jasper Judge of Maidstone, Victualler.

To his 2 sisters Mary Fry and Elizabeth wife of Robert Bristy and his sister in law Sarah wife of Jasper Judge, £20 each for mourning.

His leasehold estate , stock in trade, household and other goods, ready money and securities for money, debts owed, chattels, personal estate and effects, to his goods friends James Pigram of Maidstone, Grocer and Thomas Assister of Maidstone, Stone Mason, upon trust, to sell and use the proceeds to pay his debts, funeral and probate charges and invest the residue in the Public Funds or Real securities. They to pay yearly interest to his wife Elizabeth, for life. After her death, trustees to pay to Jasper Tomsett Judge, £500; to Sarah Green Judge, daughter of Jasper Judge, £100 and to John Green Judge, son of Jasper Judge, £200.

To his godsons Thomas Pigram and George Pigram, sons of James Pigram, £5 each.

To Sarah Vinten, now living with Jasper Judge, £50.

To Edward Fry of Ulcombe, Farmer, and John Fry of Lenham, Blacksmith, £5 each.

To each of his trustees, £10.

Residue of money, to his sisters Mary Fry and Elizabeth Bristy, equally shared. If either of them die in the lifetime of his wife, their share to the children of his sisters, equally shared at 21 years of age. In the meantime, interest towards their maintenance and education.

He appoints his wife and trustees his executors.

Witnesses: James Ottaway, Attorney, Staplehurst James Avery, Maidstone

Codicil 13th August 1806

He has given his leasehold estate, stock in trade, household goods, ready money, securities for money, etc, to James Pigram and Thomas Assister, upon trust, to sell.

It has occurred to him that his wife might wish to carry on his business, so he revokes the sale of the stock in trade. His wife is to make it clear that it is her intention to carry on the business within 20 days after his death, then she can do so. So, he now gives her the stock in trade, provided money is invested in securities to ensure his legacies are all funded. These securities to be in his trustees names and also in his wife's.

Witnesses: James Ottaway (as above) Jasper Judge

Proved 17th September 1806

174

[ ]

[MARIE TUCKER] Widow

of GEORGE TUCKER Esquire with

whom the said MARIE lived in ho

lie wedlocke piouslie & peacablie

the space of 28 yeares and had

issue by him six Sonnes and seaven

Daughters and having lived two

[ ]

TURNER see HORSMONDEN

TURNIS see POLHILL

175

Here's

Interr'd ye Body of

Mr THO. USBORNE

who departed this

Life Oct ye 2nd

1719

in ye 8[ ] Yeare of his

Age

you see

so must you

There is no will for Thomas Usborne but there is an inventory in the Kent Archives at Maidstone, reference : PRC/27/40/199

176

Here lieth the Remains of

ANN WALWYN Relict of

CHARLES WALWYN died

June 13th 1796 Aged 87 Years

Here likewise lieth interr'd

the Revd CHARLES WALWYN

School Master of Maidstone

(died before the 13th of May 1742)

Also the Remains of

CHARLES WALWYN

Husband of the above named

ANN WALWYN

died April 17th 1742

And likewise the Remains of

the Revd FRANCIS WALWYN

[ ] Prebendary of Canterbury

(died 1770)

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th March 1737

Rev. Charles Walwyn the Elder of Maidstone.

He desires to be buried in All Saints church but not in an expensive manner.

All of his debts to be paid from his personal estate, if that is not enough then out of any real estate he leaves.

To his eldest son Charles of Chatham, Gentleman, his patronage of the vicarage of Clifford, Herefordshire and his male heirs, the eldest to be preferred. In default of male heirs, then to his youngest son Rev. Francis Walwyn of University College , Oxford and his male heirs, for ever.

He has entered into a bond to his son Francis, in the penalty of £1,200 dated 18th August 1737 for the payment of £600 at time of his death.

He gives his capital stock in the Bank of England to his son Francis, for ever, to be taken in full payment of money due by virtue of the bond, when the stock is sold. Son Francis is to surrender the bond to be cancelled.

Also to son Francis all his books and manuscripts and the presses these items are in, for ever.

Residue of his personal estate, after payment of his debts, to his sons Charles and Francis, equally shared. He appoints them as his executors.

Witnesses: William Henman Mary Henman Thomas Punnett

Proved 13th May 1742 Son Charles has died since the will was made

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th March 1770

Rev. Francis Walwyn D.D., of the Precinct of Canterbury Cathedral.

His real estate to his kinsman Thomas Trumper, Junior, son of Thomas Trumper of the Larous ?, Monmouthshire, by Honor his late wife, for ever.

His executors to use £50 in clothing for the poor people in Adisham and Staple, nominated by the curates of those parishes.

To his servants with him at his death, 6 months wages and half of the yearly allowance to each, in lieu of ? To the 3 who have been with him for 10 years, £5 each.

To his curate at Adisham, 10 guineas for a ring

To his sister in law Ann Walwyn, his silver tea kettle and lamp, pair of silver candlesticks , his best bed, bedding and furniture belonging, his best grate and chimney furniture, best (looking ?) glass, best set of chairs, best table, 2 of best sets of table linen, 2 pairs of best sheets and as much china, pewter, plates and dishes and kitchen furniture as will be sufficient for her as an housekeeper. Also to her, all the rest of silver plate for her lifetime and after her death, to Thomas Trumper, Junior and his sisters, equally shared. Ann Walwyn is appointed executor.

Residue of goods, chattels and personal estate, to the Rev Francis Hender Foote of Charlton Place in Bishopsbourne and Thomas Atkins of Canterbury, Gentleman, upon trust, to sell all not consisting of money or securities and invest all money in Bank of England stock and pay his sister in law, Ann Walwyn, ½ of the dividends for live. After her death, they to transfer ½ of the stock to the children of Thomas Trumper, Senior, in equal shares.

The other ½ of the dividends to be paid to his cousin, Mary Watkins, for life and after her death the stock to be transferred as before, to the children of Thomas Trumper, Senior, equally shared............

Witnesses: Henage Dering Fran, Gregory Benjamin Chandler

Codicil 21st April 1770

To Thomas Trumper, Junior, the large picture of testator's father,

To Lord Willoughby De Brooke, the picture of Brooke's cousin, the late Mr Duncombe.

To his faithful servant Stephen Marshall, all his clothes.

No witnesses.

Affidavit 30th May 1770

The Rev Lynford Caryl ?, D.D., of the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral, Prebendary, and Thomas Benson of the same place, Gentleman and Auditor of the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury, state, on oath, that they knew deceased well and are familiar with his handwriting and signature.

They have carefully examined the codicil and confirm it is in the hand of the deceased.

Proved 13th June 1770

177

[ ]

ESTHER Wife of THO

WATTELL Senior dyed May ye 7th 1717 Aged 68

JANE Wife of THOMAS WATTELL died

November 1st 1794

Aged 78 Years

VALENTINE Son of [ ]

died 17th Sept 1799 ?

Aged 5 Weeks & 3 Days

Also ANN Daughter of THOS and CHARLOTTE WATTELL

died Febr the 20th 1802

Aged 1 Year

Also the above THOMAS WATTELL

died October 28th 1804

Aged 53 Years

MARY WATTELL

died Sept 11th 1837

Aged 88 Years

J : D

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 6th December 1788

Jane Wattell of Maidstone, Widow.

All her debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

To her son Thomas, £5.

To her daughter Jane, £5.

To her daughter Ann Fowle, wife of Thomas Fowle of Maidstone, Yeoman, £100.

All of her household goods, plate, linen, furniture, farm stock, money in Public Stocks and personal estate and effects, to her daughter Mary Wattell, absolutely.

Daughter Mary and son in law Thomas Fowle are her executors.

Witnesses: Eliza Steward Thomas Wildes

Proved 1st December 1794

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th October 1804

Thomas Wattell of Maidstone, Farmer.

All his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

He gives to his wife Charlotte, £100

To his wife and brother in law Thomas Fowle of Maidstone, Farmer, his freehold house, barn, stables, buildings and parcels of land, of about 15 acres at the Bower in Maidstone, also his freehold woodland of about 4 acres at Ditton Common, also his ½ share of 2 freehold houses on the east side of Week Street, Maidstone, now or late occupied by James Honey and Stephen Page Seager, also his ½ share in 3 houses , yards, gardens in Hadlow, now or late occupied by [ ] Field, [ ] Watson and [ ] and any other freeholds, upon trust. Trustees can sell if they think it expedient.

He also gives them his own leasehold house , farm and land at Rocky Hill, Maidstone, for the remainder of the term, upon trust. Also the stock, crops and effects in the several farm land he occupies and all household goods, furniture, goods, chattels, money, securities for money, debts and personal estate and effects. They to carry on the farming business and use profits towards the maintenance of his wife and children and the children's education. His 6 children are, Thomas, John, Joseph, Charlotte, Mary and Diana ?, until the youngest is 21. He then gives his woodland at Ditton to his 3 sons, equally shared, for ever.

His leasehold property at Rocky Hill to his son John for the remainder of the lease, if it has not been sold by his trustees. ….........(section difficult to read).

His ½ share of the properties in Week Street and Hadlow, to be sold when his youngest child is 21, unless trustees think it best to carry the businesses there. They can sell the properties at Bower and Rocky Hill if they think fit.

Trustees are to sell those parts of his personal estate not consisting of money, not used in the farming business and stand possessed of the proceeds. When his youngest child is 21 or when trustees think it best to discontinue the farming business, they are to invest the money in Parliamentary Stocks or Real securities and receive the annual interest, upon trust for the support of his wife and support and education of his children, if still minors, until the youngest is 21.

Then they are to transfer the principal money , except for £800, with interest, to his 6 children, in equal shares. If any die under 21 but leaving lawful children, their share to that child or children.

Concerning the £800, when his youngest child is 21, the £800 to be invested in Government or Real securities, during the life of his wife and the interest to be paid to his wife, towards bringing up his children, while minors.

After his wife's death the £800 to be shared equally between his children. Trustees can use their discretion to use money to place his children in the world, (apprenticeships etc.)

His wife and brother in law Thomas Fowle are appointed executors and guardians of his minor children....................

Witnesses: John Steward Thomas Wildes E.J. Wildes

Proved 8th January 1805

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th July 1822

Mary Wattell of Maidstone, Spinster.

She desires to be buried in Maidstone in same manner as her late mother, John Springet is to be her undertaker.

He debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid as soon as possible.

The Rev Thomas Pearce, late of Sittingbourne, now of Folkestone and George Warner, of Hen ???? Bro???? near Bishops Stortford ?, Essex, to be her executors.

She is possessed of £1,522 10s in the New 4% Annuities in the Bank of England, the produce of £1,450 transferred from the Navy 5% Annuities pursuant to an act of Parliament passed in the 3rd year of the present reign, (1822).

From this stock she gives to Rev Thomas Pearce, £400, absolutely, Elizabeth Day, daughter of her late friend Thomas Day, Doctor of Physic, £50 absolutely, Susannah Day another daughter of Thomas Day, £50, absolutely, to her nephew John Boorman Wattell, son of her late brother Thomas, £20, absolutely, nephew Joseph Wattell, also a son of Thomas Wattell, £20, absolutely, niece Charlotte Gibbs, wife of Mr Gibbs of Faversham, Grocer, daughter of her late brother Thomas, £50, absolutely and independent of her present or future husband, niece Mary Wattell, another daughter of her brother Thomas, £50, absolutely, niece Anne Wattell, another daughter of her brother Thomas, £50, absolutely, at 21 years of age or day of marriage if earlier, in meantime, dividends towards her maintenance and education.

To Rev Thomas Pearce, £800 of the stock, upon trust, to pay dividends to her niece Ann Warner wife of George Warner, formerly Ann Fowle, Spinster, for life. After her death, if George Warner is then living, the dividends to him for life. After the death of the survivor of them, upon trust, to transfer the £800 stock to their children, equally shared, at 21 years of age or day of marriage, for girls. In the meantime dividends towards their maintenance and education.

Residue of money, securities for money, bank notes, goods, chattels, effects and personal estate, to her niece Ann Warner, absolutely.

Witnesses: George Burr, Junior, Maidstone, Solicitor, J.G. Shorter his Clerk

Proved 12th October 1837

178

[ ] Body of

[ ] WATTELL who departed

this Life March the 4th 1[ ]

Aged 55 Years

Likewise the Body of THO[MASIN]

his Wife who departed this Life

April the 11th 1765 Aged 79 Years

Also the Body of THOMAS WA[TTELL]

who departed this Life the 8th day

of September 1781 Aged 66 Years

Also the Body of ANN Wife of

DAWBARN WATTELL who departed

this Life March the 1st 17[ ]

Aged 73 Years

Also the above DAWBARN WATTELL

who departed this Life the [ ]

[ ]mber 1786 Aged 73

[ ]M So[ ]

[ ]EE d[ ]

Aged 2 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th September 1743

Thomasin Wattell, of Maidstone, Widow.

After payment of her debts, funeral and probate costs, she gives her grand daughter Thomasin Wattell, £100 at 21 years of age.

To grand daughter Elizabeth Wattell, £10 at 21 years of age.

Also to grand daughter Thomasin, 4 large silver spoons, silver porringer, her cabinet, the mourning ring she had for her late husband, silver tea spoon, all the best china, all linen and clothes of her late daughter Hester, bed, bedstead, furniture abd all goods in her yellow chamber, to be kept and taken care of by her executor until she is 21.

To her sons Dawbarn and Thomas, £20 each for mourning.

To son Dawbarn, 4 large silver spoons and large silver cup.

To her grand daughter Elizabeth Walter, her small silver cup.

To her son Thomas, 4 large silver spoons.

All her linen and other clothes not before given, to Ann wife of her son Dawbarn.

To her cousin Thomas Wildes and Thomasin his wife, a gold ring of 1 guinea value each.

Reside of linen to sons Dawbarn and Thomas and to grand daughters Thomasin and Elizabeth, equally shared.

Residue of goods, chattels and personal estate, to sons Dawbarn and Thomas, equally shared.

Son Dawbarn is her executor.

Witnesses: Thomasin Wildes W Walker Samuel Eastchurch

Proved 26th October 1765

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd February 1778

Thomas Wattell of Maidstone, Gardener.

He gives all his real estate to his wife Jane, for her lifetime and after her death, to his son Thomas, for ever, but subject to conditions later expressed.

He gives his daughters Mary and Ann Wattell, £50 each, after the death of his wife, this to be paid by son Thomas, he charges his real estate with these payments.

He gives the lease granted to him by Beale and Robert Norman ?, of the house and grounds in Maidstone, which he occupies and all other leases for the terms left to his wife Jane and son Thomas, they paying rents and observing covenants.

His business as a gardener and farmer and all other businesses to be carried on by his wife and son Thomas, as partners, he desires them to live together in his now dwelling house. After his wife's death he gives the leases to his son Thomas absolutely.

To his daughter Jane Wattell, £5 for mourning.

After payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs, the residue of his money, securities for money, goods, chattels and personal estate, to his wife, son Thomas and daughters Mary and Ann, equally shared. His wife and son to be his executors.

Witnesses: Thomas Durrant Punnett George Burr Henry Hills

Proved 7th March 1782

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd December 1785

Dawbarn Wattell of Maidstone, Yeoman.

He gives his 6 houses in West Borough, Maidstone, which he purchased from John Rawlings, now or late occupied by Edward Sutton, Robert Seers, James Sharp, Thomas Mortimer, Thomas Hernden and John Richardson, to his daughter, Thomasin Mortimer, Widow, for life, not to be liable to the control or financial concerns of any future husband. After her death, he gives the properties to his 4 grandsons Fuller Mortimer, William Mortimer, George Mortimer and John Mortimer, equally shared, for ever.

He gives his ½ share of 2 houses in Week Street, Maidstone, late occupied by Robert Gabble and John Hills, now or late by Betty Gabble, widow and James Honey, also a house near the Great Bridge in Maidstone, now occupied by John Honey, to his grand daughter Mary Mortimer, for ever.

The house he now lives in at the Bower, Maidstone, purchased from John Kant and a piece of land of about 3 acres near the Bower, which he purchased from Dawson Athawea and Peter Athawes Also the farm and land with 2 houses, 2 barns and 2 stables purchased from Miss Thomas near the Bower, now or late occupied by Martha Danes, widow, Benjamin Sutton, George Martin and himself; also a house , farm and land in Cranbrook and Staplehurst, now or late occupied by Ezekiel Morris, which he purchased from Thomas Luffe; also his house, farm and land in Staplehurst, also occupied by Ezekiel Morris, which he purchased from [ ] Thorpe of Battle, and his house, farm and land in Hucking, now or late occupied by John Young, which he purchased from John Young and Samuel Jones and his wife; also woodland called Godfrey Wood in Wormshill, otherwise, Wormsell; also a house and farm in Stockbury, now or late occupied by John Atwater, purchased from John Young, also all other real estate, to his daughter Mary Mortimer, for life and after her death, to her lawful children, equally shared, are the heirs of their bodies, for ever. In default of such children, then to his own right heirs.

To Thomasin Mortimer an annuity of £!0, for life. Payable from the land he purchased from Miss Thomas, ate occupied by Thomas Britter, now by Martha Dane.

He gives to his grandson William Mortimer, an annuity of £!2 chargeable on his real estate at Hucking, Wormshill and Stockbury............................

To his grandsons Fuller Mortimer and George Mortimer, £50 each at 22 years of age.

To his grand daughters Ann and Elizabeth Pashouse ?, children of his late daughter Elizabeth Pashouse ?, £50 each , 18 months after testator's death.

If either of them die before they can inherit, the £50 of the one dying will go to his grandson Newbarn Pashouse ?, absolutely.

His grand daughter Mary Mortimer and others in possession of his real estate by virtue of his will can or the guardians of them who are “infants” (under 14 years) lease the property for a term not exceeding 14 years.

Te residue of his money, securities for money, leases, plate, linen, household furniture, corn, cattle, husbandry tackle, chattels, effects and personal estate to his grand daughter Mary Mortimer , absolutely, he appoints her his executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Wattell George Marten George Burr

Proved 18th December 1786

WATTS see AYERST

179

Here lyeth the Body of

ANN WEAVER the Elder that died

[ ][ December 1664 Aged 46 Years

Here lyeth allso Here also lieth the Body

the Body of WILLIAM WEAVER who of ANN WEEKES the Wife

departed this Life of STEPHEN WEEKES and

July the 15th day the only Daughter of

1676 Aged 63 Years WILLIAM WEAVER of

JOHN WEEKS Gent Maidstone She departed

died ye 8th May 1753 this Life the Second day

Aged 68 Years of February Anno Dom

THOS WEEKES 1703/4 and in 55th Year of

died Dec 5th 1764 her Age She left issue

Aged 47 Years 2 Sons DANIEL and JOHN

Also ELIZth his Hic Item

Wife died Augt 4th Deposuit Reliquias

1770 Aged 54 Years STEPHANUS WEEKES praeto

Also THOS WEEKES STUNT hujus Municipii

Son of WALTER and qui obiit primo die

ELIZth STUNT died Decembris Anno Dom

March the 1st 1780 MDCCXIV

Aged 4 Years Aetatis Suae

Also WALTER their Son LXIX

died Feby 9th 1791 Reliquit Duos Filio

Aged 8 Years DANIELEM

WALTER STUNT & JOHANNEM

died April 24th 1791 ELIZABETH

Aged 52 Years Widow of

WALTER STUNT

died May 5th 1829

Aged 78 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th June 1714

Stephen Weekes of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He is sick in body.

To his wife Elizabeth, £5 for mourning.

To his sister Margaret, £5.

To Henry Chuberfield, formerly his father's servant, 10 shillings.

To his son Daniel, an annuity of £10 for life, payable from his real estate, (after mentioned) which he gives to his son John, If Daniel sells the annuity the payments will cease and the real estate will no longer be chargeable.

His real estate, goods and chattels all to son John, for ever, subject to the payment of the £10 annuity to son Daniel.

Son John is his executor.

Witnesses: Robert Newnham Robert Joy E. Harris

Codicil 25th November 1714

He gives to son Daniel, a further annuity of £16, making the total £26, for life. This is also chargeable on his real estate and the same conditions apply to the £16 annuity.

If son Daniel should “molest” or “disturb” his brother John or his heirs in regard to him possessing the real estate, then the payment of the annuity will cease.

Witnesses: E. Harris John Brett the mark of Robert Cockson

Proved 7th January 1715

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th March 1759

Thomas Weekes of Maidstone, Locksmith.

To his wife Elizabeth, for life, all his real estate, she to keep it insured and in good repair. After her death, then to his nephew Walter Stunt, son of his sister Patience, for ever.

His wife can let any of the property for terms not exceeding 14 years

All those lands, woodland and houses at Stalisfield, Throwley and Charing, occupied by William Larkin, John Clark and John Goodwin, the woodland in his own occupation, after his wife's death, he gives to his sister Alicia Weekes and her heirs.

He gives his house with the stable and garden, etc, in Maidstone, behind Middle Row, occupied by Nicholas Rawlings, also after his wife's death, to his sister Patience, wife of Thomas Stunt of Strood, Cordwainer and her heirs, for ever.

His house, stable and garden behind Middle Row occupied by John Brenchley and Peter Franklyn, also after his wife's death, to his sister Elizabeth Weekes and her heirs, for ever and also the house with warehouse, stable and garden, also behind Middle Row, occupied by Frances Barns, widow, being next to the last property, on the west.

His goods, chattels, ready money, debts, stock in trade and personal estate, after his debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, to his wife, to receive the interest for life and after her death, to nephew Walter Stunt for ever.

The residue of his personal estate to nephew, Walter Stunt. His wife, within a year of testator's death to give Walter Stunt Junior, an account of her executor-ship and value of the personal estate remaining after his debts funeral costs are paid and enter into a Bond with Walter, to pay, within 3 months of her husband's death, to pay Walter such money in his personal estate or permit him to take the value in money, goods or chattels which she will leave at her death.

He appoints his wife sole executor. In case she is pregnant with his child and that child is born alive, he gives all his estate to that child, after his wife's death.

Witnesses: William Arnold Samuel Fullagar Charles Fullagar

Proved 20th December 1764

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 22nd April 1791

Walter Stunt of Maidstone, Ironmonger.

He appoints his wife Elizabeth, his brother in law William Dann of Gillingham, Gentleman, his friend Flint Stacey of Maidstone, Brewer and John Wise of Maidstone, Brewer, his executors.

He gives his executors, all his real estate, upon trust, for the benefit of his wife Elizabeth for her lifetime, to have the rents and profits. They are to invest enough money to produce sufficient funds to pay £2,000 each to his children at 21 years of age or marriage day, if earlier, for his daughters.

After his wife's death, then the residuary estate to his children, as she directs by her will. In default of direction, then to the benefit of their children, equally shared. If no children survive to 21 years of age, then to his own right heirs, (as laid out in the laws of intestacy).

He gives his executors, £2,000 upon trust, to invest in Government or Real securities and pay annual dividends to his wife, for life. After her death, then to transfer the trust fund among his children, equally shared at 21 years of age or day of marriage for girls, if earlier....................

Residue of goods, chattels, money, securities for money, personal estate and effects, after payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, to his wife, absolutely..............................

Witnesses: George Burr Charles Topping Samuel Simmons.

Proved 14th May 1791

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th September 1828

Elizabeth Stunt of Sittingbourne, Widow.

Three of the executors and trustees of her husband's will, William Dann, Flint Stacey and John Wise are now dead.

She gives to her sons John and William Stunt, all her husband's real estate, equally shared.

She gives to her daughter Elizabeth, wife of John Tonge, £4,800

She gives to her daughter Ann, wife of Charles Etheridge, £4,800

She gives to her grandsons Edward Carter Hughes, William Hooker Hughes and Henry Marshall Hughes, children of her late daughter Mary Dann Hughes, £4,800, equally divided.

Since the death of her husband, she and the other executors of her husband's will have paid to her daughters, Elizabeth, Ann and Mary, £2,000 each but to her recollection no release and discharge have been given for the same.

She has paid sums of money to daughters Elizabeth and Ann and their husbands and to her Hughes grandsons, over and above payments and advancements made.

John Tonge and Charles Etheridge are now and probably at her death, more indebted to her for considerable sums.

She has expended money for the advancement of her Hughes grandsons, totalling £580. She directs that the legacy of £4,800 to her daughter Elizabeth and all claims on the legacy of £2,000, she is entitled to by her father's will to be taken as discharged to exonerate her estate and that of her late husband in the event of the estate being called upon to pay the legacy of £2,000 or any part in lieu instead of the sum of £4,800 bequeathed to Elizabeth, she gives £2,800 only.

The money John Tonge shall owe shall be considered part of her personal estate.

So, it seems that daughters Elizabeth and Ann are to get £2,800 each to allow for debts owed by their husbands. The Hughes grandsons to equally share £4,800 and the £580 to be deducted and to go into her personal estate.

Her house and garden at Sittingbourne and her ½ share of a house and garden at Rainham, occupied by [ ] Haite and other real estate , to her sons John and William, equally shared, for ever.

She gives her money, securities for money, credits, goods, chattels, personal estate and effects, after payment of her debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs, to sons John and William, equally shared, for ever. She appoints her sons her executors.

Witnesses: John Arndell Barnard, Currier, Sittingbourne Richard Curtice, Tailor, Sittingbourne

Codicil 30th March 1829

About the 17th September 1828, she advanced to son in law, John Tonge and his son Walter Stunt Tonge £400 and about the 18th March 1829 lent them the further sum of £1,000 with interest at 4%. They have delivered 2 bonds . Her executors not to demand payment of these sums or any part for 12 months after her death; one fifth of the debt and interest owed at her death, to her daughter Elizabeth, as part of the legacy bequeathed to her.

One fifth to her 2 surviving Hughes grandsons, Edward and Henry. She gives William's share of their legacy to his brothers, equally shared.

Rest of will confirmed.

Witnesses: Elizabeth Poole Sarah Armstrong James Knott Bradley

Proved 12th June 1829

WEAVER see EBBETT

180

In a Vault beneath

are deposited the Remains of

Mrs MARY WEBSTER

who died November 12th 1837

Aged 73 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th March 1837

Mary Webster of Ashford Road, Maidstone, Widow.

She desires to be buried in a leaden coffin and in the parish she dies in. Here debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

To her great nephew Hunter Clark, her gold watch which belonged to her father.

To each of her friends, John Fox Kemp, Elizabeth Sims, Mary Browne and Jane Whitehead, wife of Richard Whitehead, a mourning ring of 4 guineas value.

To John Fox Kemp, £1,000

To Mary Browne, £500

To Elizabeth Sims, £50

To Helen Frazer, widow of Admiral Alexander Frazer, £200

To Richard Whitehead, £200

To William Browne, her executor, £50 for his troubles.

Her executor to put all servants with her at her death into decent mourning.

To Mary Browne, Spinster, 12 dozen , as she chooses, of the wine bequeathed to her by her friend, John Fox. The remainder and the spirits he bequeathed, to John Fox Kemp.

To Jane Whitehead, all her plate, plated articles and books.

To Jane Whitehead and Mary Browne all her clothes, rings, trinkets, jewels and ornaments, equally shared.

If Mary Browne wishes to continue to live in her house for a term not exceeding 3 months following her death, she can do so, rent free, she can use the furniture, plate, linen and china and all other things in the house, except what she has bequeathed to Jane Whitehead.

At the end of 3 months, her executors to sell the furniture and other contents, the proceeds to go into her residuary personal estate.

To her executors all her interest and stock funds, now in a cause of Webster and others in the High Court of Chancery, to which she may be entitled to by the will of her late father, upon trust. After paying the charges incurred by the suit, the residue to be invested in Government or Real securities and interest and dividends to be paid to her nephew Benjamin Hunter Clark, for life and after his death, to transfer the income or sufficient part of it, to her her great nephew towards his maintenance and education Hunter Clark until he is 21, then the fund to be transferred to him but if her dies under 21 years then it to go to Helen Frazer absolutely.

After the death of Benjamin Hunter Clark and and before the funds go to Hunter Clark, executors can use their discretion to sell the estate, not exceeding one third of it and pay income from the invested part to advance Hunter Clark in the world.

Her house in the Ashford Road, where she lives, which she purchased from the trustees of the late Mrs Warde and Miss Turner, to William and Mary Browne.

Trustees shall, during the life of Jane Whitehead, take rents and profits of the estate to pay to those directed by Jane Whitehead, in default of direction, trustees to pay the rents and profits to Jane Whitehead. After her death, trustees to sell and stand possessed of the money and when all the children of Jane Whitehead are 21, share it equally among them, absolutely. If Jane leaves no children, then the fund, in trust, for whomever Janes directs by her will. In default of direction, then to Richard Whitehead forever......................................

Residue of the estate, to William and Mary Browne, upon trust, they to convert into money that not consisting of money and invest in Government or Real securities and pay an annuity of £40 to Miss Maria Harris for life and after her death, upon trust, to pay annual income to Jane Whitehead, for life. After the death of Jane Whitehead, the fund to her children at 21 years of age or day of marriage, if earlier, of the the girls, equally shared. If there are no children living, then all to Richard Whitehead. After his death or if he does not survive Jane, then all to Mary Browne, absolutely..............................................

She also appoints Mary Browne as an executor.

Witnesses: William Gurdon Peene, M.D., Maidstone Richard Wedd, Surgeon, Maidstone Alexander Randall, Gentleman, Maidstone.

Proved 9th January 1838

WEEKES see FRANCKLYN

WEEKES see WEAVER

181

Beneath

this Stone lies the Body of

SPICER WELDON Esq

Bencher of Lincoln's Inn

He married REBECCA one of

the Daughters and Coheiresses

of WILLIAM DIXON Esq

late Recorder of this Town

who died the 13th of May Anno

Domini 1748 Aged 54 Years

Under the same Stone also lies

buried CATHERINE WELDON

their Daughter and DIXON

WELDON their Son She died

the 12th of June Anno Domini

1739 Aged 4 Years He died

the 9th November Anno

Domini 1744 Aged 6 Years

Also the Body of Mrs REBECCA

WELDON Widow of the above

SPICER WELDON Esq

[Died 19th October 1779]

Full Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd February 1775

Rebecca Weldon, Widow, of Bloomsbury.

No 1

Memmorandum Feb 23rd 1775

I Rebecca Weldon of the parish of St George, Bloomsbury Do make these memmorandans which I beg and hope my dear Son in Law Willm. Dixon, Esq will perform after my decease, as soon as convenient, my request is as follows

My dear Mr Weldon's picture with the Diamonds which are to set round it with all my Rings, Gold Snuff Box and other Jewellery, Trinkets to my dear Child to her use and disposal to her Child or Children in case she has none then to whom she pleases

My Funeral may be as private as decency will permit that Mr Page may be Undertaker and to be carried to Maidstone I desire to be put into a Leaden Coffin that no Body but my own Family may see me after I am dead except the undertaker as much as is necessary to order things proper I could my own Women Servants Mrs Bass would dress me and lay me decent in Linen not to be removed or carried out of my own Apartment till carried down to put into the Hearse I would be laid in the same Grave with my dear Husband no monumental Inscription or any other remembrance but my Name on my Coffin I desire to be buried in Linen and have appropriated some things for that purpose as Susan can inform you these underwritten Memorandum I hope you and Mr Dod will comply with as Rings which wish to be given and request Mt Tuite may make them you may perhaps give more but I write down these as I think them quite proper and I recollect you may think od others that I have forgot

Rings

Sister Weldon Nephew James Weldon and Wife Mr Reddall Saml Marsh Esquire and Wife Wm Selwyn Esq and Wife Nieces Dods Mr Selwyn, Canterbury Mrs Hawkwort, Croyden Miss Wollastall Miss Huxley Mr and Mrs Stainsby Mr Addison Reverend Mr Peter ? Dod Reverend Mr Eaton Rev???d Mr Ball of Bloomsbury Reverend Mr Willis if ( ? ) Sir John Dixon Dyke and Lady to Mrs Sandon five Guineas to her Sister Mrs Martha Landast ?, two guineas

These undermentioned Bequests humbly beg to my dear Son in Law Wm Dod Esquire to comply with and pay according I hope he will not think me unreasonable I do not compell it as a Will (nor shall not sign it) as I do not wish to have it come into the Commons it may appear as good dele ???

your own Juchiations ?, to your wife's Father's Relations and to whom for his dear sake who was the most affectionate Father and indulgent Husband claim a great Share of my regard

To my dear Sister Mrs Mary Weldon twenty Guineas 21. 0. 0.

To my nephew Mr James Weldon ten Guineas 10. 0. 0.

To my nephew Mr Francis Weldon ten Guineas 10. 0. 0.

To my niece Eliz Weldon ten pounds 10. 0. 0.

To my niece Sally Weldon Ditto 10. 0. 0.

To my niece Mary Simpson Ditto 10. 0. 0.

To my niece Jenny Jackson Ditto 10. 0. 0.

To my niece Frances Gandern ? Ditto 10. 0. 0.

To my nephew Mr James Weldon his Grandmother's picture which hangs in my fore parlour and my Scalloped Silver Waiter with the Weldon Arms and marked under the foot C W to his Son James it was presented from a client of his Uncle's and also £10. 0. 0.

To my dear Friend Mary Walwyn of Canterbury ten Guineas 10. 0. 0.

To Mrs Ann Bass formerly my Servant 5 Guineas and five pounds a year for her life 5. 5. 0.

To my Servant Wm Butler 20 pounds and ten pd a year during his life 20. 0. 0.

To my Servant Susan Smith if in my Service two Guineas 2. 2. 0.

To the poor of the parish of Maidstone to be paid directly ten pounds 10. 0. 0.

To the poor of the parish of Sutton and Ulcomb in Kent ten pounds 10. 0. 0.

To Master George Selwyn and Miss Eliz Selwyn five Guineas each 5. 5. 0.

Mr Mercer of Maidstone five Guineas 5. 5. 0.

My dear Mr Weldon's Picture with the Diamonds that were set round it with my gold Snuff Box and other Jewellery Trinkets to my dear Daughter and to her disposal as she pleases or to her Child Catherine Dod my green and gold ( ? ) worked purse with all the pieces of gold in it to my dear grand Child and God Child Catherine Dod with my little silver Tea Kettle and Lamp and hand Silver Candlestick and Square Waiter with the Dixon Arms

My desire is that ye large picture of my Uncle Pasfield when he was a child which hangs over the Chimney in my Chamber may be given to my dear Daughter provided she will hang it up in her own Room where she sleeps and I hope her Husband Mr Dod will comply with this request from Reba Weldon

Worst of the Furniture but do not let it be sold in the House or by auction as to be known to be mine but by a private Sale to some Broker at one do not sell your Grand Mother Weldon's picture nor the picture in Dining Room over the Chimney nor the India Cabinet not six leave Japan Screen nor shell work Castle nor easy Chair Dressing Chair and two stools all worked do not sell them

As I imagine my Servant Wm Butler will not go into Service again should wish him to have Furniture of mine for that purpose sufficient for one Room that is to say my Yellow Stuff Damask Bed Bedstead Feather Bed Bolster and two Pillows Blankets and Quilt the Matted Chair Mahogany Table with one Drawer little Looking Glass in the Back Chamber Clock in 2 pair of Stairs Fore Room id he likes one of the two little Stove Grates with Brass Feet Tongs Shovel Poker and Fender the little Pillar and Claw Table covered in green Bays in the 2 pair of Stairs in Fore Room any thing else Mr Dod and my Daughter thinks necessary and useful for him besides what I have desired in my Memorandums

Affidavit 10th November 1779

Rebecca Dodd and Ellen Dodd of Woodford, Essex, Spinsters, state on oath, that they were well acquainted with the deceased and familiar with her handwriting. They have carefully examined the 8 clauses in the document taken to be her last will and agree that the document is in the hand of the deceased.

Proved 18th November 1779. Administration granted to William Dod, Esquire, Rebecca Dod, wife of William Dod, daughter and only child of the deceased, first consenting.

182

Here lieth the Body of

Mr DANIEL WHETLAND

who died March the 16th 1728*

Aged 78 Years

who was twice Mayor of this Town

Also Mrs SARAH WHETLAND

[Obscured]

And SARAH their Daughter

died January 25th 1744

Aged 46 Years

[ Gap ]

Mr GEORGE LAUNDER

died April the 18th 1795

in the 72nd Year of his Age

who was Organist 47 Years

to this Town in 1792 he expended

more than £100 towards

the improvement of the Organ

* 1729 in the Modern Calender

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st June 1728

Daniel Whetland of Maidstone, Tread Twister.

To his daughter Elizabeth Hodges, widow of John Hodges, late of Wrotham, £100. For better security of this payment, he binds both his real and personal estate for the payment.

To his wife Sarah, his houses in Maidstone or elsewhere for life. His house where he now lives on the south side of the High Street, after his wife's death, to his son Thomas and his grandson John Hodges, for ever, equally shared.

His houses and land on the north side of Maidstone High Street, occupied by Rachel Ward, widow, Hannah Butson and Mary Brook, widow, to his grand daughter Sarah Potter, for ever.

Also to son Thomas, £100 after the death of his mother.

To daughter Sarah Potter, £100 after the death of her mother.

To his son Abraham 40 shillings, he gives him no more than this because he is already sufficiently provided for.

To his sister Sarah Barnett of Maidstone, widow, 20 shillings.

To his wife Sarah, who is his executor. All his ready money, bills, bond, debts, plate, linen, household goods, other goods, stock and chattels, after his debts and funeral charges are paid.

Witnesses:James Cripps James Bromfield John Barrington.

Proved 5th April 1729

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th August 1791

George Launder of Maidstone, Organist.

He is in an “indifferent” state of bodily health.

To Sarah Farras, who lives with him, all the remainder of the lease in his dwelling house in Maidstone with household goods, furniture and implements.

To Mary Baker, who lives with him, £5.

To Richard Court, who lives with Mr Flint Stacey of Maidstone, Brewer, as a livery servant, £5, if he is still with Mr Stacey.

He appoints Flint Stacey his executor. He is to sell and convert into money his plate, musical instruments, books and effects, not before bequeathed. He is also to collect all money due, upon securities or otherwise and after paying his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs, the residue of money to be paid to Sarah Farras.

Witnesses: Elizabeth Tyrrell Jno Roffe

Proved 23rd May 1795

183

[ ]

SOPHIA

Daughter of

[ ]* [&] [SOPHIA] WHICHCORD

[who died] [ ] 18[ ]

[Aged] [ ] Months [ ]

[Also the] above named

SOPHIA Wife of

[ ] WHICHCORD*

[died] March 4th 1842 Aged 50 Years

* John Whichcord the Architect ?

184

Beneath this Stone are

deposited he remains of

Capt. STEPHEN WHITE

who departed this Life

Decr. 22Nd 1832 Aged 48 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 3rd August 1831

Stephen White of Maidstone, Esquire, Captain in H.M. Army

All of his debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid from his personal estate.

All his real estate and ready money, securities for money, goods, chattels, effects and personal estate to his brother Charles White of Godminster, Somerset, Esquire, absolutely. Appoints brother Charles his executor.

Witnesses: H.A Wilde, Solicitor, Maidstone William Fitzroy Scudamore T.R. Baldwin, Clerk to Messrs Scudamore and Wilde, Maidstone.

Proved 6th December 1833

WHITE see BARRETT

185

[ ]

RICHARD WICKING Gent

died XXIX Jan MDCCLXXVIII

Aged LXXXIV Years

“Pray don't disturb my Dust”

M. S. M. S.

95 96

[ ] S. R. S.

97 99

Here lieth the Body of JOHN SMITH

of Maidstone Draper

who departed this Life Sept ye 20th

1719

Aged 62

Here also lieth HANNAH MORGAN

His Daughter who died 21st Sept

1749 Aged 44

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 18th October 1776

Richard Wicking of Maidstone, Gentleman.

He wishes to be buried in All Saints in “a very deep grave in a leaden coffin and two others” ? He wants the grave covered with stone or brick imitating William Lewis's “with a pretty large stone inscribed with his details and the words, “Pray don't disturb my Dust”.

After his debts are paid, he gives to Thomas Smith son of the late Rev Jeremiah Smith, £2,000 and to his sister Eleanor Smith, £1,000; to Thomas Smith, son of the late Rev Skinner Smith, £8,000.

To his friend Richard Ireland of Reigate, Surrey, £200

To Miss Phobe Prentis , £50, his diamond ring, gold watch and chain and little oak case in his chamber.

To his servant Mary Dixon, if still with him at his death, £2,000 and all his furniture, plate, linen, pictures, books, clothes and china, except for things specifically bequeathed. Her legacy not to be subject to the control of any future husband.

Executors to invest £500 to purchase annuities, of which £100 given by the late Mrs Cork of Maidstone to the use of the Presbyterian Congregation in Maidstone, is vested in trust, that the dividends or interest to be paid out as the £100 from Mrs Cork is paid and applied.

To the Presbyterian Minister, £20 and to his Clerk, £5.

To Mrs Smith, widow of Jeremiah Smith, Hosier of Cheapside, London, £50.

To Martha Marriott, widow and to Dorcas Marriott, Spinster, £20 each.

To the Rev Wyche, £5

To Christopher Harris, £10

To Susannah Hystead, widow, £10

To Widow Hearnden and Edward Greensted, £5 each.

To Ann Fam? ? Wife of Charles Fam?? of Maidstone, Gardener, 40 shillings.

The sum of £100 to be distributed the poor of Maidstone who do not receive alms, as his executors think are “proper objects of charity”, as follows, £50 on St Thomas Day after his death and £50 on the next St Thomas Day. He has left a list of names who will have preference.

To Widow Jowett, 40 shillings.

He appoints Thomas Milner, William Shipley, William Greene and Edward Ellis the Elder, Shopkeeper, all of Maidstone, Gentlemen, executors. He gives each of them £100 for their troubles.

After his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid, the residue of ready money, mortgages, securities for money and effects to his executors, upon trust, for the benefit of St Thomas's and St Luke's Hospitals , London, equally shared.

Witnesses: Robert Edmunds William Roffe .

Proved 14th February 1778. One of the executors, Edward Ellis has died since the will was made.

186

Here under interd the Body of

MARY the Wife of JACOB WILLETT

of London Gent and Daughter

of CALEB BANKES of Maidstone

Gent who departed the

15th of Septe 1650 Aetatis 24

Here lieth the Body of

CALEB BANKES Esq who

dyed the [ ] of October 1669

in the 70th Year of his Age

Here also lieth the Body of JOHN

BANKES Gent who died the 22nd

of Dec [ ] in the 53rd Yeare of his

Age

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 15th September 1669

Caleb Bankes of Maidstone, Gentleman.

To his nephew John Bankes, all his part of lands at Hinkshill and Wilborough, lately the property of his sister Margaret Andrews, widow and late occupied by Thomas Edolph, for ever.

He has lately purchased from nephew John Bankes, land in Headcorn, occupied by William Clegate for £320 , if his nephew John Bankes desires to purchase it within 14 years , it will be conveyed to him.

To his son Sir John Banks, Baronet, his land on the Isle of Sheppey called Homeplace and land and leases on the Manor of Rushenden, land in Boxley and Maidstone, purchased from William Stanley, now or late occupied by John Cripps and others.

Also 30 acres of and at Lydd, purchased from from Mr Ruworth ?, called Deerings ?, also land in Maidstone purchased from Mr Upton and the Rectory at Northfleet with land belonging, lately purchased from from Sir John Sedley, for ever. Also all the lands and leases in East Peckham held from the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury.

During the minority of his nephew John Bankes, he sold 2 farms in Ashford and in B ? ? ? ? ? which were John Bankes' lands to Mr Colte ?, of Ashford, which were of the yearly rent value of £28, for £560, if nephew John requests, once he is 21 and confirms and makes good the sale of these lands in Ashford and B ? ? ? ? ? to Mr Colte, then his son Sir John Banks shall pay nephew John, £560. If nephew John does not confirm and make good the sale, then the land in Hinkshill and Wilborough, to his son Sir John, for ever.

To his sister Elizabeth Radford, his house in Week Street, Maidstone, formerly a malt house, lately converted into 2 tenements , for her lifetime, she to keep it in good repair and after her death, then to his son Sir John Banks, for ever.

To his sister Lydia Bunker, his house in Maidstone occupied by Mr Wright, for her lifetime, she keeping it in good repair and after her death, to his son Sir John Banks, for ever.

To his sister Mary Weekes, his house in Maidstone which Mrs Shevun ?, lately occupied, for life, she also to keep it in good repair and after her death it goes to his son Sir John Banks for ever.

To his sisters Lydia, Elizabeth, Priscilla and Mary, £10 each to buy gowns, also to them and their children, a gold ring of 12 shillings value.

To Sir John Jethicke and his lady £30 for mourning and a gold ring of 12 shillings value.

To Edward Rudge and his wife, to Benjamin Jethicke and his son, to Mr Willett and his wife, to his grandchildren, Caleb, Martha, Elizabeth and Mary Bankes, children of Sir John Bankes, to Mr Tilson and his wife, to Elizabeth Parker, to Mr Munton, a gold ring each of the value of 12 shillings.

To his cousin Henry Fisher, £5 and a gold ring, to nephew John Bankes, £10 and a gold ring of 12 shillings value.

To Anne Knight of Canterbury, £3 and a gold ring of 12 shillings value.

To 20 poor widows of good report, 20 shillings a year to be nominated and paid by his executor within 14 days of his death.

To Mrs Crumpe and Mrs Wilson, a gold ring of 12 shillings value.

Residue of goods and chattels and real estate, not before bequeathed, to his son Sir John Bankes, who is his sole executor.

Witnesses: Thomas Bennett John Viney ?

Proved 9th November 1669

187

Translated from the Latin

JOSIAH WOODWARD D.D.

Curate of this Church

who carried off by Death within the

space of about one year of his coming here,

left behind him a very deep Regret at his loss

and to the no little grief of the Poor

especially of the Boys and Girls, whom he

was the first to have trained up in Virtuous ways

and indeed of the whole Town, passed away

to his Lord on the 6th day of August A.D. 1712

in the 52nd Year of his Age

How eloquent and learned a Preacher he was,

the many Sermons he delivered and Works he printed

bear witness. To her most dear Husband , a man ornate

with every form of Knowledge and Goodness, lest Posterity

should fail to know his Worth, his deeply sorrowing

Wife, MARTHA WOODWARD , has in most ardent

Affection raised this Tablet

Concise Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will Dated 29th January 1710 (1711)

Josiah Woodward D. D. of Poplar, Middlesex.

To Martha, his wife, all household goods, plate and clothes, to be distributed after her death, to such children of his as behave in a dutiful manner to her.

By a marriage settlement, by way of a Dower, £10 per year , charged on his farm, occupied by Henry Starkey, in Moreton, Essex, as a rent charge, to be paid by his son John.

For some years he has let to Henry Starkey, 2 fields called Quiver ?, adjoining the ? ? ? belonging to Upper Hall, of about 37 acres, by which addition the farm occupied by Starkey, the rent is now £120 per annum, of this the £20 is above the jointure of his wife and is to be applied towards the payment of his debts. When his debts are paid, he gives the £20 excess to his wife, for life and after her death, to his son John, for ever.

To his son John, his Manor of Lady Hall alias Upper Hall and his Manor of Bourchiers Hall alias Nether Hall in Moreton, with all Quit Rents, Fines and Emoluments belonging, for ever. Also to son John, his farm at Moreton, occupied by Henry Starkey, after his wife's death, of about 172 acres, also, after his wife's death, the 2 Quiver fields on the farm, about 37 acres, also his wood called Pond Land Grove of about 11 acres, also in Moreton. Also his farm of the Manor of Nether Hall, occupied by Thomas Prentis, also in Moreton, of about 180 acres and 3 acres called Moreton Wood.

His son shall, out of the profits of the latter farm, pay an annuity of £50 to Mary Lowe, Widow and after her death, pay the annuity to Hephzibah Hall, as laid out by him, in writing on the 23rd of January 1710 (1711), for which he has engaged his farm occupied by William White in Moreton and on condition his son pays £10 per annum to Anne Cooper, Widow, according to a bond made by testator to William Deacon.

Also to son John, his farm called Physic in Moreton of about 12 acres, now or late occupied by Samuel Sparrow, on condition that he or his heirs do demand a rent charge of £10 per annum which is mentioned in a bond of Settlement on his wife by way of Dower, in case his son or his heirs does not pay this annuity after testator's death, or the annuity to Mrs Lowe, Mrs Hall and Mrs Cooper during their lives or in case his son demand the £10 , if he does, he appoints his trustee to take the rents and profits of the farm and pay the annuities and pay the residue to his son John.

Also to son John, all his books and papers except those his wife chooses for her lifetime.

To his daughters Ann and Martha, his farm at Moreton called South End, occupied by William White and 2 fields called Gibb's and 14 acres formerly occupied by Abraham Perry and now by William White in Moreton, with buildings and timber, totalling about 159 acres.

To his friends Henry Hoar of London, Goldsmith, Frederick Slade ?, Doctor of Physic, Philip Gibbs of London, Factor, John Clark of London, Gentleman and John Hodges, who he appointed trustees and overseers, his farm called Scott's in Moreton, occupied by John Thurgood, of about 20 acres, upon trust, they to sell and pay his debts, the surplus to his son John, from the income from all his real estate, except his wife's Dower , so much as they think proper towards his children's maintenance.. His wife is his sole executor.

To the poor of Moreton, £5

To his wife and his brothers and sisters and his trustees, a gold ring each, inscribed “Live as Dying”.

He desires his trustees and relatives to further is children's education and give them their pious advice on all occasions and assist his wife to place them in the world................................ and that they love one and other with Christian affection and integrity.

Witnesses: Robert Watts John Mundee ?, Elinor Fenne ?

Prove 9th August 1712

WOOTON see BARLOW

188

[ ]

ROBERT Son of WILLM.

& REBECCA WRENTMORE

died Feb 5th 1762 Aged one Year & 10 Months

The right hand half of this stone has been cut away and perhaps the height has been reduced, I am assuming that Robert's parents are here as well so, I am including their wills.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th August 1777

William Wrentmore of Maidstone, Maltster.

To his son William, £1,000, out of his stock in trade and book debts owing. If that is not sufficient, then it is to be made up by his personal estate. Also to son William and son in law Richard Holloway, all ready money and securities for money, upon trust, they are to pay annual dividends to his wife Rebecca for her lifetime and after her death, the principal money to son William absolutely.

After payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, he gives his wife, the residue of his goods, chattels and personal estate, for her lifetime, after her death to son William, absolutely, he to pay his sister Ann Holloway, £700, he therefore leaves Ann the £700. But if after his wife's death , there is insufficient to pay the legacy, he charges his real estate, when in the possession of son William with the payment.

He gives all his real estate to his wife for life and after her death, he gives it subject to the payment of the £700 to daughter Ann, to his son William, for ever.

If Ann dies in his wife's lifetime, leaving no lawful issue, then the £700 to go into his residuary personal estate, for the benefit of his son William.

Son William and Richard Holloway are his executors

Witnesses: Thomas Durrant Punnett George Burr Henry Mills

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th August 1782

Rebecca Wrentmore of Maidstone, Widow.

All of her real estate to her son William, for ever.

All her household goods and furniture, plate, linen, china, brewing utensils and effects, to son William,

Her gold watch, diamonds and rings, to the eldest daughter of Richard Holloway and her daughter, Ann wife of Richard Holloway for such eldest daughter at 21 years of age.

All her clothes to her daughter Ann Holloway.

After payment of her debts, funeral and probate costs, the residue of money, securities for money, personal estate and effects, to son William and daughter Ann equally shared, the latter are her executors.

Witnesses: William Stevenson Abraham Collins George Burr

Proved 14th March 1788. Son William has died since the will was made, administration granted to daughter Ann Holloway.

YATES see SANDERS

ALL SAINTS, MAIDSTONE, LEDGER INDEX

Adams see Hempson Bryant 32 English 58

Addison 1 Burgh see May Farmer 59

Addison 2 Calder33 Farmer see Jackson

Alchorne see Sanders Callant 34 Farthing see Hughes

Aldersey 3 Callant 35 Ferrall 60

Apleton 4 Callant 36 Ferrall see Parker

Apsley 5 Carter 37 Fletcher 61

Apsley 6 Chadwick see Fullagar Fletcher see Morden

Archer 7 Clement 38 Fogge see Cripps

Arnold 8 Cole 39 Fox 62

Atkins 9 Collison 40 Francklyn 63

Ayerst 10 Colvill 41 Francklyn 64

Ayerst 11 Cooke 42 Fullagar 65

Baker 12 Cooper see Pauley Fullagar 66

Bankes see Willetts Corrall 43 Fullagar see Barrett

Barker see Hollister Corrall see Carter Fuller 67

Barlow 13 Cosford 44 Gardiner see Curteis

Barlow see Wooton Cripps 45 Gentile see Pope

Barrell 14 Cripps 46 Giles 68

Barrett 15 Crockford 47 Glover 69

Barrett 16 Crowder see Johnson Godden 70

Bartram 17 Curteis see Saunders Godfrey 71 Gransden see Kight

Baxter 18 Cutbush 48 Green 72

Beal see Besbech Cutbush see Hills Green 73

Beaumont 19 Darby 49 Greene 74

Beeston 20 Darby see Muriell Greene 75

Belford 21 Davies see Barrett Greenhill 76

Bell 22 Dawson 50 Griffiths 77

Bennett 23 Day see May Hall 78

Besbech 24 Derring see English Hall 79

Blake see Mercer Dixon see Weldon Hall see Apsley

Blanchard see Elvi[ ] Dorrington 51 Halsnod 80

Bloomer 25 Durrant 52 Harris 81

Blunt see Rogers Ebbett 53 Harris 82

Bodman 26 Edmeads 54 Harris 83

Bold 27 Edmett 55 Harris see Pemble

Boots 28 Edwards see Thomson Hartridge see Polhill

Borman see Besbech Egremont see Romney Hassell 84

Bourne 29 Elliot see Boots Hatley 85

Brenchley see Ferrall Ellis 56 Haule 86

Brook 30 Elvy 57 Heely 87

Browne 31 English 58 Heely 88

Hempson 89 Morgan see Wicking Sanders see Cooke

Henslow 90 Morrice 122 Sanders see Swinocke

Hester 91 Mortimer 123 Saunders 152

Hills 92 Mullins see Wooton Saunders 153

Hoar 93 Muriell 124 Saunders see Fuller

Hodges 94 Nash 125 Savage see Pauley

Hodsoll 95 Newington 126 Sawer 154

Holah 96 Nightingale see Baxter Sawer 155

Hollister 97 Oare 127 Sawkins 156

Hollister see Ellis Okie ? 128 Sawkins see Stonard

Hope 98 Osborne 129 Sayer see Greenhill

Horsmonden 99 Page 130 Seager see Page

Horsmonden 100 Parker 131 Sear 157

Hou[ ? ] see Lacey Pauley 132 Sharp 158

Hughes 101 Pierce 133 Sharpey see Ayerst

Hull see Ebbett Pemble see Belford Skinner see May

Hunter 102 Pett 134 Smith 159

Hunter see Henslow Polhill 135 Smith 160

Jackson 103 Polhill 136 Smith see Wicking

Jemmett 104 Pope 137 Southgate 161

Johnson 105 Pope 138 Southgate 162

Jordan 106 Pope 139 Spencer see Holah

Judge see Tomsett Pope 140 Spire see Stevenson

Kent 107 Post 141 Stevenson 163

Kight (sic) 108 Post see Darby Stevenson 164

Lacey 109 Prentis 142 Stonard 165

Launder see Whetland Pursed see Elvi[ ? ] Stonehouse see Ferrall

Lewis 110 Reader 143 Stonehouse see Parker

Linfield 111 Reader 144 Stunt see Weaver

Lovett see Pemble Reeve see Callant Swinock 166

Maiwell see May Richards 145 Swinock see Pierce

Maplesden 112 Richardson 146 Swinocke 167

Mares 113 Rigden 147 Tanner 168

Marshall 114 Robin[son] see Ellis Tassell 169

Marsham 115 Rogers 148 Theale see Blomer

Marsham 116 Rogers 149 Thomson 170

Mason 117 Romney 150 Tilbe 171

Mason 118 Rose see Maplesden Toke 172

May 119 Russell see Horsmonden Tomsett 173

Maynard see Henslow Salman 151 Tucker 174

Mercer 120 Sanders see Bennett Turner see Horsmonden

Turnis see Polhill

Usborne 175

Walwyn 176

Wattell 177

Wattell 178

Weaver 179

Weaver see Ebbett

Webster 180

Weekes see Francklyn

Weekes see Weaver

Weldon 181

Whetland 182

Whichcord 183

White 184

White see Barrett

Wicking 185

Willett 186

Woodward 187

Wooton see Barlow

Wrentmore 188

Yates see Sanders

Jacob Scott 01/04/2017 Jacob Scott 01/04/2017

Monumental Inscriptions of St Michael Church, Sittingbourne

Monumental Inscriptions of St Michael Church, Sittingbourne including concise wills, other notes and photographs - recorded by D. E. Williams Easter 2017.

INTRODUCTION

The above view, from the south east, is much clearer than can be obtained today, when the church seems very constricted by modern buildings and mature trees. On the right, in the south east of the churchyard, one can identify the Boulding tomb, with it's railings, and just west of this, the railings of the Hogwood tomb. Almost all of the headstones, east of the Boulding tomb, which probably include most of the Garrett and Bax monuments, recorded by Bax and Rice in 1897, are no longer to be found. I have included these, with acknowledgement to Bax and Rice.
   The main part of the churchyard is west and north of the church, the space is relatively small for such a parish when compared to others nearby, notably St Mary, Newington, which has a considerably larger plot.
   I have divided the churchyard into four areas,
   A - is a very small area south of the tower and east to the west wall of the south chapel;
   B - is the south east and eastern section, prominent in the above photograph;
   C - is the whole of the area west of the church
   D - is the whole area north of the church.
I have added the area suffix to each monument number. The transcriptions are listed alphabetically. Although I follow the original layout, I do not follow the original fonts.
   It should be noted that there are many, finely decorated 18th century headstones and a prominent 18th/19th century chest tomb, which have completely obliterated inscriptions; the churchyard contains a high number of body stones.
   I have added concise versions of Prerogative Court of Canterbury, wills, which were proved in London and Canterbury Court wills, the majority in the archdeaconry court, which were proved in Sittingbourne. I have also included entries from local commercial directories, etc.
   My thanks to my wife, Beverley, for her invaluable assistance, and also to Ted Connell for placing this record onto the K.A.S. website and for compiling the index.

D.E. Williams
Borstal,
Rochester.
Easter Sunday, 2017

INSCRIPTIONS

1 (D). HEADSTONE

[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
HANNAH WIFE OF
WILLIAM ABBOT
[DIED NOVEMBER 1853]
[ ]
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM ABBOT
[DIED FEBRUARY 1858]
[ ]

2 (D) COPED STONE

SOUTH SIDE
THIS SPOT IS HALLOWED AS THE RESTING PLACE OF
THOMAS ALEXANDER
LATE STOREKEEPER OF THE ORDNANCE
IN THE MAURITIUS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 26th OF JANUARY 1854 AGED 73
NORTH SIDE
ALSO GRACE HIS BELOVED DAUGHTER
WHO DIED ON THE 21st OF NOV 1852

(GRACE WAS 30 YEARS OLD IN THE 1851 CENSUS)
PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL, NO DATE OR LOCATION GIVEN
THOMAS ALEXANDER
VERY PIOUS PREAMBLE, UNUSUAL FOR PERIOD.
THE WHOLE OF HIS PROPERTY, AFTER DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, TO HIS WIFE, GRACE, IN TRUST FOR THEIR CHILDREN. AFTER HIS WIFE'S DEATH WHAT REMAINS TO THEIR CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED.
WITNESSES: ROBERT MACFARLANE AND J. DARNE
PROVED 20th FEBRUARY 1854, GRANTED TO HIS WIDOW, GRACE.

3 (C) HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
JOHN ARNDELL
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 14th OF FEBRUARY 1822
AGED 68 YEARS
LIKEWISE [ANN A]RNDELL
SISTER OF [THE ABOVE] WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE [ ] [ ] [1841
[ ]

CANTERBURY COURT WILL, DATED 1st FEBRUARY 1822JOHN ARNDELL, CARRIER.
   TO SISTER, ELIZABETH BARNARD, £200; TO HER HUSBAND, JOHN, THE FREEHOLD HOUSE THEY OCCUPY, FOR THEIR LIFETIMES, AFTER BOTH THEIR DEATHS, THEN TO THEIR SON, ALFRED, FOR EVER.
   TO NIECE, ANN BARNARD, £100; TO NEPHEWS CHARLES, RICHARD, STEPHE N, WILLIAM, JAMES, FREDERIC, EDWIN AND HENRY BARNARD, £100 EACH; TO HIS SISTER, HANNAH FORSTER, £300; TO NEPHEW, JOHN ARNDELL BARNARD, THE FREEHOLD HOUSE NOW IN NEPHEW JOHN'S OCCUPATION AND CURRIER SHOP, ALSO A FREEHOLD COTTAGE, OCCUPIED BY JOHN FLETCHER, ALSO A FREEHOLD COTTAGE AT THE EAST END OF SITTINGBOURNE, OCCUPIED BY EDWARD SMITH, BUTCHER, FOR EVER, ALSO £200.
   TO HIS SISTER ANN ARNDELL, HIS OWN HOUSE, LATELY OCCUPIED BY JAMES FIELD, ESQUIRE, ALSO A FREEHOLD COTTAGE OCCUPIED BY THOMAS WEST, FOR HER LIFETIME AND AFTER HER DEATH, TO NEPHEW JAMES BARNARD.
ALSO TO SISTER ANN, ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN,CHINA AND RESIDUE OF HIS PROPERTY FOR EVER.
SISTER ANN IS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: JOHN DEAN, JOHN SMITH AND WILLIAM ARNOLD.
PROVED 3rd MAY 1822. VALUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS, LESS THAN £3,000

4 (C) HEADSTONE

CATHERINE WIFE OF
HENRY BACK
DIED 13th MARCH 1854
AGED 78 YEARS
JOHN IRONS
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 31st MARCH 1849
AGED 40 YEARS
THE ABOVE NAMED
HENRY BACK
DIED 17th FEB 1867?
[ ]

5 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN BALLARD
WIFE OF JOSEPH BALLARD
LATE OF GRO[VEHURST?] IN THIS PARISH
OBT. JUNE 2nd 1805
AGED 72 YEARS
(Four lines eroded verse)
ALSO NEAR THIS SPOT
LIETH ISAAC SON OF THE ABOVE
OBT. JAN 27th 1822
AGED 63 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW, 3 SONS
AND 7 DAUGHTERS
ALSO OF MARY WIDOW OF ISAAC?
BALLARD OBT. OCTOBER 30th 1840?
[AGED 75 YEARS [ ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 22nd FEBRUARY 1813ISAAC BALLARD, OF THE "ROSE" INN.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
HIS FUNERAL TO BE "AS SMALL AS DECENTLY CAN BE". TO WIFE, MARY, ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, SHE AND HIS BROTHER, RICHARD, OF HOO COMMON, MILLER*, ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: JOHN LEACH AND PETER BATES.
PROVED 22nd FEBRUARY 1822
* BALLARD'S MILL WAS A PROMINENT FEATURE ABOVE HOO FOR MANY YEARS.

6 (C) HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
SAMUEL BARNES
OF THIS PARISH, YEOMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th OF JULY 1800
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM BARNES
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 27th OF [DECEMBER] 182[0]
[ ]

CANTERBURY ARCHDEACONRY COURT WILL DATED 27th MARCH 1800SAMUEL BARNES, GRAZIER.
   HIS OWN HOUSE IN SITTINGBOURNE, WITH THE SLAUGHTER HOUSE AND STABLE, ETC., TO SON JOHN, ALSO TWO SHAMBLE SHOPS OR STALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF MILTON HIGH STREET, FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY JOHN SIMES AND CHARLES MARNCOCK, SINCE OCCUPIED BY SON JOHN, TO HIS SONS, SAMUEL AND JOHN, EQUALLY SHARED, FOR EVER.
   HIS LAND CALLED THE WELL ? ? INCH, OF ABOUT 5 ACRES IN A FIELD CALLED SAWYER'S FIELD, PART ARABLE AND THE REST, PLANTED WITH HOPS AND FRUIT TREES, CALLED SHAMBLE FIELD, NOW IN TILLAGE AND PLANTED WITH APPLES AND CHERRIES, OF ABOUT 6 ACRES; ALSO ANOTHER PIECE PLANTED WITH FRUIT TREES, ADJOINING AND FORMERLY PART OF SHAMBLE FIELD, OF ABOUT 1 ACRE; ALSO A PIECE, PLANTED WITH HOPS ADJOINING SHAMBLE FIELD AND PURCHASED FROM THE LATE LORD DUDLY, THEN IN THE OCCUPATION RICHARD ARNNOLD, THEN OF [ ] GRAYLING AND AFTERWARDS OF THOMAS SIMPSON, NOW IN HIS OWN OCCUPATION. ALSO TWO HOUSES IN SITTINGBOURNE, OCCUPIED BY HIS SISTER, MARY TWOPENNY AND JOHN HARMS, TO HIS DAUGHTERS, ELIZABETH AND SUSAN BARNES, EQUALLY SHARED, FOR EVER, SUBJECT TO A PAYMENT OF £200 TO DAUGHTER, SARAH BARNES, WHEN SHE IS 21.
   TO DAUGHTERS, ELIZABETH AND SUSAN, THE GOOD FURNITURE IN HIS BEST CHAMBER, HIS BEDROOM, KITCHEN AND PANTRY, EQUALLY SHARED.
   TO HIS CHILDREN, ELIZABETH, SUSAN, SARAH, SAMUEL, JOHN, THOMAS, DANIEL , WILLIAM, ROBERT AND JAMES, £5 EACH FOR MOURNING.
   RESIDUE, REAL AND PERSONAL, INCLUDING LIVESTOCK, HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP AND CROPS, AFTER PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, TO SONS, SAMUEL AND JOHN, IN TRUST, TO CARRY ON FARMING AND GRAZING BUSINESS, UNTIL HIS YOUNGEST CHILD IS 21. WHILE THEY CARRY ON BUSINESS, THEY TO PAY 3 SHILLINGS PER WEEK TO SONS WILLIAM AND THOMAS AND DIVIDE REMAINDER OF PROFITS AMONG HIS CHILDREN, DANIEL, JAMES AND SARAH, (SON RICHARD IS ALREADY PROVIDED FOR UNDER HIS GRANDFATHER'S WILL), UNTIL THEY ARE 21, IN THE MEANTIME THE MONEY USED FOR THEIR MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION.
AFTER HIS LEASES EXPIRE, OR WHEN YOUNGEST CHILD IS 21, AND BUSINESS CEASES, MONEY FROM THE SALE OF STOCK, AS FOLLOWS, £1,00 TO SON JAMES AND REMAINDER DIVIDED AMONG SONS, THOMAS, DANIEL AND WILLIAM, EQUALLY DIVIDED. IN CASE EITHER OF HIS SONS, JAMES, THOMAS, DANIEL AND WILLIAM ARE, AT THE TIME OF THE DIVISION, DEAD, WITH NO LAWFUL ISSUE, THEIR SHARE TO SURVIVORS. IF ANY HAVE DIED LEAVING LAWFUL ISSUE, THEN THEIR SHARE TO THE CHILD/CHILDREN.
   SONS SAMUEL AND JOHN ARE EXECUTORS AND GUARDIANS OF ROBERT, JAMES AND SARAH, UNTIL THEY ARE 21.
WITNESSES: JOHN GIBBONS, WILLIAM ? LUSHMAN AND B. FAUSSETT.
PROVED 30th SEPTEMBER 1800 VALUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS, LESS THAN £2,000

7 (C) SMALL HEADSTONE

HERE LYETH YE BODY
OF JOHN BARNS OF
THIS PARISH WHO
DIED OCT 23rd
1741
----------Ground Level----------
[AGED 34 YEARS]

8 (A) HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES BATE
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 31st? [AUGUST]
1802 AGED 32 YEARS
Psalm 37, Verse 37
"I went by, and lo,
He was Gone,
I Sought Him, But His Place
Could no where be Found"
ALSO FRANCES WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JAMES BATE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
7th OF OCTOBER 1800
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES BATE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[ ]
[ ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 12th MAY 1802JAMES BATE, SHOPKEEPER.
   HE IS SICK AND WEAK.
   REAL ESTATE TO WIFE, FRANCES, FOR LIFE, AFTER HER DEATH, TO SON JAMES, FOR EVER, ON CONDITION THAT HE PAYS £200 DUE ON MORTGAGE AND £150 TO DAUGHTER FRANCES BATE. IF SON JAMES DIES PRE 21 WITH NO LAWFUL ISSUE, THEN THE PROPERTY TO DAUGHTER FRANCES, FOR EVER.
   ALL PERSONAL ESTATE, GOODS, CHATTELS, RIGHTS, CREDITS, AFTER DEATH OF HIS WIFE, TO HIS SON AND DAUGHTER, EQUALLY SHARED AT 21 YEARS. IF THEY BOTH DIED PRE 21 WITH NO LAWFUL ISSUE, THEN ALL TO HIS WIFE, FOR EVER.
   WIFE AND COUSIN, JOHN BATE OF SITTINGBOURNE, LINEN DRAPER, AND GOOD FRIEND, WILLIAM GREATHEAD OF BLUE TOWN, SHEERNESS, LINEN DRAPER, ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: ROBERT HINDE, WILLIAM GARRETT AND JOHN SMITH.
PROVED 22nd FEBRUARY 1803

9 (A)

TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BATE
OF THIS PARISH, B     ?
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th OF DECEMBER 1813
AGED 44 YEARS
LEFT SURVIVING A WIDOW AND
SEVEN CHILDREN
ALSO CECELIA DAUGHTER OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED MAY 28th 1827
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO HARRIETT RELICT OF THE
ABOVE JOHN BATE WHO DIED AT
BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE?
MAY [   ] 18[   ]7
[                                  ]

10 (C) HEADSTONES AND BODYSTONES, OVER VAULT(S)

TO
THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF MR JOHN BATE
WHO DIED THE 8th OF FEBRUARY 1823
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO OF
MR JOHN BATE
WHO DIED THE 30th OF NOVEMBER 1847
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO OF MARIA
RELICT SUCCESSIVELY OF
THE LATE REV
JOSEPH TANNER, ESQ.
AND MR JOHN BATE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
THE 3rd OF NOVEMBER 1849
AGED 69? YEARS
TO
THE MEMORY OF
MARY DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND ELIZABETH BATE
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF NOVEMBER 1827
AGED 2[ ] YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZA AGED 23? MONTHS
GEORGE AGED 13? MONTHS
ELIZABETH AGED 11? MONTHS
SAMUEL AGED [ ] YEARS

11 HEADSTONES (FROM BAX AND RICE, 1897)

TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
WILLIAM BAX
OF THIS PARISH
COLLAR MAKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd OF MARCH 1778
AGED 32 YEARS ?
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BAX
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 14th OF JULY 1792
AGED 80 YEARS?

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 26th NOVEMBER 1784WILLIAM BAX, COLLAR MAKER.
   TWO HOUSES AND LAND AT EAST END OF SITTINGBOURNE, NOW OCCUPIED BY [      ] BUDDS AND [       ] SUDELL? AND ALL OTHER REAL ESTATE, TO DAUGHTER, ELINOR, WIFE OF JOHN GARRETT OF SITTINGBOURNE, COLLAR MAKER, FOR EVER.
   TO GRANDSONS, WILLIAM BAX GARRETT, JOHN, GEORGE AND RICHARD GARRETT, SONS OF JOHN AND ELINOR, £100 EACH AT 21 YEARS.
   TO BROTHER RICHARD, COACH HARNESS MAKER, MONEY DUE FROM THE FRIENDLY SOCIETY OF DREDGERS OF MILTON OR ANY OTHER CLUB OF WHICH HE IS A MEMBER.
   TO SISTER, ELIZABETH BARLARN? OF FOLKESTONE, WIDOW, £5; TO SISTER, ELINOR STROUD OF ASHFORD, WIDOW, £5.
   TO ANN POPPLEWELL, OF SITTINGBOURNE, WIFE OF HENRY, BUTCHER AND HER CHILDREN, MARY AND RICHARD, £20, EQUALLY DIVIDED. THIS MONEY TO BE PAID TO THE FATHER AS BY THE WILL OF KINSMAN, JOHN PATEY, LATE OF ASHFORD, GENTLEMAN, TESTATOR WILL BE ENTITLED TO £100 ON DEATH OF JOHN PATEY'S BROTHER, GEORGE.
   RESIDUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS, RIGHTS, CREDITS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, AFTER HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, TO DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH GARRETT. SON IN LAW, JOHN GARRETT IS EXECUTOR .
WITNESSES: JAMES TONGE, JAMES BATE AND BR. FAUSSETT
PROVED 4th OCTOBER 1792

12 (C) HEADSTONE

[                                     ]
MARGARET WIFE OF
THOMAS BIRCH OF THIS
PARISH AND DAUGHTER OF JOHN
AND MARGARET KEEPPEN WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL
THE 24th 1776 AGED 42? YEARS
ALSO [    ] CHILDREN
LEFT ISSUE TWO DAUGHTERS
?         AND ELIZABETH

13 (B) CHEST TOMB, RAILED

SOUTH SIDE
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE SON OF THOMAS AND ANN BOULDING
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 6th OF JAN 1847 AGED 61 ? YEARS
LEAVING 4 SONS & 2 DAUGHTERS
"Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord"
THIS TOMB WAS ERECTED BY GEORGE ROBERT AND EDWIN
SONS OF THE ABOVE NAMED GEORGE AND ROSE BOULDING

EAST SIDE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD THOMAS
SON OF
GEORGE & ROSE
BOULDING
WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 16th OF
NOV 1814
AGED 7 YEARS

WEST SIDE
ALSO
EDWIN BOULDING
DIED AUGT. 23Rd 1903
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO EMMA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 8th 1913
AGED 83 YEARS
"Asleep"

1838 STAPLETON DIRECTORY, GEORGE SENIOR, BUTCHER; 1881 CENSUS, GEORGE JUNIOR, BUTCHER AND CATTLE DEALER, EMPLOYING 1 MAN, EDWIN, POSTMAN. ONE WOULD EXPECT SUCH A TOMB, IN A PROMINENT POSITION TO BELONG TO THE LOCAL GENTRY. IT THROWS AN INTERESTING LIGHT ONTO THE STATUS AND WEALTH OF SOME TRADESMAN.

14 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD BRENCHLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 31st OF AUGUST 179[4]
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd? OF JANUARY 1780
AGED 71 or 74 YEARS

BUFF SEE COWLAND

15 (C) HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS BURLEY
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 3rd OF DECEMBER 1809
AGED 39 YEARS
"The Child of Affliction"
ALSO ONE SON AND TWO DAUGHTERS
OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DIED THE 20th OF AUGUST
1807 AGED 8 MONTHS
ELIZABETH DIED THE 5th OF JULY
1809 AGED 10 YEARS
FANNY DIED THE 12th OF JULY
1818 AGED 17 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS BURLEY
WHO DEPARTED [THIS LIFE] THE 22nd
[ OF JANUARY 1828]
[ ]

16 (C) HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM CLEAVE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th OF SEPTEMBER 1828
AGED 65 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW, 4 SONS & 7 DAUGHTERS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 27th OF JULY 1837
AGED 67 YEARS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 11th JANUARY AND 6th FEBRUARY 1826WILLIAM CLEAVE, BUILDER
APPOINTS WIFE, MARY AND THOMAS REASON OF SITTINGBOURNE, UPHOLSTERER AND JOHN DEAN OF SITTINGBOURNE, TAILOR AND ? , EXECUTORS.
TO THEM HIS ESTATE, UPON TRUST. AN INVENTORY TO BE MADE OF HIS GOODS WHICH ARE HIS WIFE'S FOR LIFE, SHE IS TO HAVE HIS HOUSE, RENT FREE FOR LIFE, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW, SHE CAN OCCUPY ANY OF HIS HOUSES, RENT FREE, AS SHE CHOOSES, SHE CAN ALSO CARRY ON HIS BUSINESS IF SHE CHOOSES. HIS STOCK IN TRADE AND TOOLS TO BE VALUED AND SON WALTER CAN HAVE FIRST OPTION OF BUYING THEM. WALTER CAN LIVE IN HIS DWELLING HOUSE WHERE BUSINESS IS CARRIED OUT FROM, DURING HIS MOTHER'S LIFETIME, UNTIL THE YOUNGEST CHILD IS 21 WALTER TO PAY RENT OF £30 PER ANNUM TO TRUSTEES AND PAY RATES AND KEEP HOUSE IN GOOD ORDER. ALSO TO WALTER THE GOODWILL OF THE BUSINESS.
PROPERTY NOT ALREADY MENTIONED TO BE LET, AND NET RENTS TO HIS WIFE, FOR LIFE AND WIDOWHOOD, TO SUPPORT HER AND CHILDREN. IF WIFE REMARRIES SHE LOSES ALL RIGHTS AND IS NO LONGER AN EXECUTOR. INCOME FORMERLY PAID TO HER GOES TO THE MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN UNTIL THEY ARE 21, THEY ARE HENRY, ELIZA, HARRIET AND ANN REGARD ?. WHEN THEY ARE ALL 21, TRUSTEES TO SELL ESTATE AND SHARE EQUALLY AMONG HIS CHILDREN ALL PROCEEDS.
WITNESSES: ALICE CORFIELD?, 6 WARDROBE PLACE, DOCTORS' COMMONS AND GEORGE DUNMAN?, SAME PLACE.
WILLIAM KEEL, SITTINGBOURNE, THOMAS YOUNG, SITTINGBOURNE AND GEORGE KEEL, SITTINGBOURNE.

NOTE, AFTER FIRST WITNESSES, ABOUT CHANGES TO VARIOUS LINES, AFTER THIS HE SIGNS AGAIN AND NEW WITNESSES SIGN.
PROVED 31st MARCH 1829. POWER RESERVED TO REASON AND DEAN.

17 (C) SMALL HEADSTONE

HERE LIETH YE BODY
OF ROBERT CLIFFORD
WHO DIED JAN YE 27th 1742
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO RICH. CLIFFORD
SON DIED JAN 22nd 1739
AGED 10? MONTHS

(THE YEARS IN THE MODERN CALENDAR ARE 1743 AND 1740)CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 11th JANUARY 1742 (43)ROBERT CLIFFORD, VICTUALLER.
   TO SON ROBERT, £50, TO BE PAID TO HIS GRANDFATHER, JOHN OLLIVER OF DODDINGTON AND SECURELY INVESTED BY HIM UNTIL ROBERT IS 21.
   ALSO TO ROBERT HIS WATCH, SILVER SPURS AND 2 GOLD RINGS WHICH TESTATOR USUALLY WEARS. TO BROTHER (IN LAW?), WILLIAM SUTTON OF BEARSTEAD?, VICTUALLER AND HIS WIFE, ELIZABETH, £5 EACH TO BUY MOURNING.
   REST AND RESIDUE, READY MONEY, INVESTED MONEY, DEBTS, FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, HORSES, HAY, STOCK IN TRADE AND PERSONAL ESTATE, AFTER PAYMENT OF DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, TO WIFE, AMY FOR EVER, SHE IS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: THOMAS WACKLIN, EDWARD ELLEN AND J. BATCHELLER.
PROVED 14th APRIL 1743

18 (C) HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

[                                     ]
[                                     ]
MARY CLIFFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCT [   ] 1800? AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES CLIFFORD
DAUGHTER? OF
GEORGE? AND MARY CLIFFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 30th
[OF] FEBRUARY 1807 AGED 25 YEARS

19 (C) HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

[                      ]
[                                 ]
JOHN CLIFFORD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER [18] 1810 AGED 60? YEARS
[                                         ]
JOHN & MARY [                  ]
[           ] ANN M[              ]
[                               ]
[                          ]
MARY WIFE OF
JOHN CLIFFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[FEBRUARY] [ ] 1828 AGED [ ] YEARS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 17th NOVEMBER 1810JOHN CLIFFORD, THE ELDER, BLACKSMITH.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE FIRST PAID.
TO DAUGHTERS MARY OF SITTINGBOURNE, SPINSTER AND HARRIET PARKER, WIDOW, (HIS EXECUTORS) ALL OF HIS ESTATE, UPON TRUST, TO ALLOW HIS WIFE MARY, TO USE THE SAME AND TAKE INTEREST PAYMENTS FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, TO DAUGHTER MARY, £50. REST AND RESIDUE TO FOUR DAUGHTERS, MARY, HARRIET PARKER, ANN WIFE OF THOMAS HUGHES OF FRINSTEAD, LABOURER AND MARCY WIFE OF RICHARD EPPS, EQUALLY SHARED. DAUGHTERS, MARY AND HARRIET ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: RICHARD BATHURST AND E. CRUMP
PROVED 14th MAY 1811. POWER RESERVED TO HARRIET PARKER, VALUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS LESS THAN £450

20 (A) HEADSTONE

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF WILLIAM COLLEY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th NOV 1794
AGED 56? YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH SECOND WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED 24th DEC 18[46]
AGED [ ]3 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM CHAPMAN COLLEY
SON OF WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH
[WHO DIED] [6th] JUNE 1854
[Buried]

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 17th AUGUST 1853WILLIAM CHAPMAN COLLEY, GENTLEMAN.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID FROM PERSONAL ESTATE, IF INSUFFICIENT, THEN PAID FROM REAL ESTATE. APPOINTS SISTER, ELIZABETH MARY COLLEY OF SITTINGBOURNE AND NIECE EMILY MUGGLETON, WIFE OF SAMUEL OF SITTINGBOURNE, WHEELWRIGHT, EXECUTORS.
   HIS 1/6 INTEREST IN A HOUSE AND MALTHOUSE, WITH KILN ADJOINING AND OUTBUILDINGS IN RAINHAM AND ALL OTHER FREEHOLDS, COPYHOLD AND LEASEHOLD ESTATE TO SISTER ELIZABETH, SHE TO RECEIVE RENTS FOR LIFE AND KEEPING PROPERTY IN GOOD REPAIR AND INSURED FOR £120. AFTER HER DEATH THEN TO EMILY MUGGLETON, FOR EVER.
   TO EXECUTORS ALL ESTATES VESTED IN HIM AS TRUSTEE OR MORTGAGEE ACCORDING TO TERMS.
WITNESSES: J. A. SMITH, SOLICITOR, SITTINGBOURNE AND JOHN SMITH, GENTLEMAN, SITTINGBOURNE.
PROVED 6th SEPTEMBER 1854. POWER RESERVED TO ELIZABETH COLLEY. GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS VALUE LESS THAN £1,000
1838 STAPLETON DIRECTORY, WILLIAM CHAPMAN COLLEY, GROCER, TEA DEALER AND CHEESEMONGER.

21 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CECILIA DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND MARY ANN COOPER
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 15th OF DECEMBER 1846
AGED 11 YEARS
ALSO HARRIETT SISTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 15th SEPTEMBER 1857
AGED 7 YEARS
"Gone to the Grave in Youth's Bright Bloom,
They could not keep thee from the Tomb,
Nor can Recall thee from the Dead."
ALSO OF
MARY ANN ANOTHER SISTER
WHO DIED 14th AUGUST 1860
AGED 27 YEARS
"Weep not Dear Friends that here we Lie,
Prepare yourselves in Peace to Die,
That tho' Death comes we all may Rise,
To greet our Saviour in the Skies"

22 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HANNAH WIFE OF MR THOMAS COOPER
OF THE BOROUGH?, SOUTHWARK
AND FORMERLY OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF MARCH 1827
AGED 47 YEARS
[8 lines eroded verses]

23 (C) HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN EDMUND COULTER
WHO DIED THE 16th OF JULY 1850
AGED 40 YEARS
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY
HIS WIDOW

1838 STAPLETON DIRECTORY, BOOK SELLER, STATIONER, LIBRARY, READING ROOM, ALSO AGENT OF THE KENT FRIENDLY SOCIETY, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF SAVINGS BANK SOCIETY, SECRETARY OF SITTINGBOURNE AND MILTON LOAN SOCIETY, RECEIVER OF SUBSCRIPTIONS, SITTINGBOURNE AND MILTON AUXILIARY BUILDING SOCIETY.

24 (B) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS COWLAND
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 17th OF AUGUST 1799
AGED [ ] 5 YEARS
LIKEWISE [ ] CHILDREN
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO SUSANNAH COWLAND
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 20th OF MAY 1832
AGED 75 YEARS
LIKEWISE [ANN] WIFE OF
[ ] BUFF
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 22nd OF MARCH 18[2]4
AGED 46? YEARS

25 (C) HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MRS MARY CRIGHTON
WIFE OF MR JAMES CRIGHTON
OF LEMAN STREET, GOODMAN FIELD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th? OF SEPTEMBER 181[3]
IN THE [ ]7th YEAR OF HER AGE
ON HER JOURNEY
HOME FROM MARGATE TO LONDON

A JAMES CRIGHTON, OF THE SAME ADDRESS AS ON THE INSCRIPTION, DIED IN 1847, LEAVING A P.C.C. WILL, WHICH STATES THAT HE WAS A BAKER.

26 (D) HEADSTONE

ERECTED
BY HIS AFFECTIONATE WIFE AND
DAUGHTER IN MEMORY OF
THE REV.
WALTER OKE CROGGON
WESLEYAN MINISTER
HAVING LABOURED WITH HONOUR
AND SUCCESS IN VARIOUS PARTS
OF GREAT BRITAIN AND
IRELAND AND FOR SEVERAL
YEARS IN FRANCE, THE IONIAN
ISLES AND GREECE, THIS
DEVOTED SERVANT OF CHRIST
FELL ASLEEP AT
SITTINGBOURNE JAN 30th 1854
IN THE 63rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
"I Know that my Redeemer Liveth"

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 28th DECEMBER 1853WALTER OKE CROGGON.
   HE HAS AN HOUSE, AT THE TOP OF ST. GLUVIAS, ST. PENRYN, CORNWALL, OCCUPIED BY THOMAS BARELEY. THE DEED FOR THIS HOUSE SIGNED BT WILLIAM RICHARD CROGGON OF LONDON AND GIVEN TO HIM BY HIS FATHER, THOMAS, IN HIS WILL.
   HE HAS £700 STOCK IN THE ANNUITY? CONSOLS. DIVIDENDS ARE PAID TO MESSRS MILES & CO. BANKERS OF BRISTOL.
   HIS BOOKS, PLATE, MANUSCRIPTS AND PICTURES, TO DAUGHTER MARIANNE, IF SHE MARRIES, AFTER HER DEATH THEN TO HER HUSBAND FOR LIFE. IF THEY HAVE CHILDREN, THEN SHARED EQUALLY AMONG THEM AFTER FATHER'S DEATH.
HE GIVES LEAVE TO HIS DAUGHTER AND HUSBAND OR THEIR CHILDREN, TO SELL THE HOUSE.
   IF MARRIANNE DIES BEFORE HER MOTHER, (LUCY), HIS WIFE WILL RECEIVE ALL RENTS FOR LIFE, AFTER HER DEATH, ALL BOOKS, PRINTS, PLATE AND FURNITURE THAT HIS WIFE OWNED BEFORE THEIR MARRIAGE OR SHE HAD PURCHASED SINCE, HE CONSIDERS HER PROPERTY. HE GIVES TO HIS WIFE ALL MANUSCRIPTS, HE "FEELS PERSUADED" THAT HIS WIFE WILL GIVE MARRIANNE TO COPY OR LOAN ANY SHE MAY WANT. HIS WIFE TO GIVE MARRIANNE ALL THE PLATE SHE DOES NOT WANT. IF HIS WIFE REMARRIES ALL PLATE TO MARRIANNE.
   THE SALVER HE HAD AT LANTE AND CUP HE HAD AT CHARENTON TO REMAIN WITH CROGGON FAMILY AND GO TO MARRIANNE, SHE IS TO HAVE THE MEDITERRANEAN PICTURES. BOOKS TO BE SHARED BETWEEN HIS WIFE AND MARRIANNE. IF MARRIANNE NEVER MARRIES AND NEEDS TO LIVE ON ANY OF THE MONEY IN THE CONSOLS, SHE CAN WITH HIS WIFE ? IF MARRIANNE DOES NOT MARRY THEN, AFTER HER DEATH AND HIS WIFE'S DEATH, ANY RESIDUE TO WHOM THEY DECIDE. HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: AMOS BALEY OF SITTINGBOURNE AND CHARLES ROWE OF SITTINGBOURNE
PROVED 3rd MARCH 1854. POWER RESERVED TO LUCY CROGGON.

27 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH
WIFE OF EDMUND CRUTTENDEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[DECEMBER?] [   ] 1801
AGED [   ] YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDMUND CRUTTENDEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 16th OCTOBER 1858
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY DOROTHY HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[DECEMBER] [    ] 18[7]3 AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO ADELAIDE DAUGHTER OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH [    ] 1872
IN THE 41st YEAR OF HER AGE
[                                           ]

PIGOT DIRECTORY 1832, EDMUND CRUTTENDEN, CATTLE DEALER

28 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE DEACON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
28th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1838
AGED 49 YEARS

1838 STAPLETON DIRECTORY, BEER SELLER, MILTON

29 (D) CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE

SAMUEL DEAN
DIED SEPTEMBER 23rd 1815
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO JOHN DEAN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 22nd 1859 AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF JOHN DEAN
WHO DIED APRIL 2[ ] 1863 AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO JOHN ROWLAND
SON OF THE ABOVE JOHN DEAN
WHO DIED MARCH 25th 1839
AGED 10 MONTHS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 5th JULY 1808SAMUEL DEAN, TAILOR.
TO DAUGHTER, SARAH WIFE OF RICHARD CREED OF HIS MAJESTY'S OFFICIES? OF ENGINEERS, FAVERSHAM, £20.
REST AND RESIDUE OF ALL ESTATE, TO SON JOHN, WHO IS EXECUTOR, FOR EVER.
WITNESSES: ROBERT GIBBS, THOMAS WHITE AND RICHARD TANNER
PROVED 22nd MARCH 1816. SON JOHN IS ALSO A TAILOR. VALUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS, LESS THAN £800.

30 (C) HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[THOMAS] DENNIS [OF THIS]
[PARISH] WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] 1776 [ ]
[ ]
[6 Lines eroded verses]
ALSO MARAGARET WIFE OF
THOMAS DENNIS
(Buried)
[Either March 1780 or November 1790]

RESURRECTION AT HEAD OF DENNIS HEADSTONE

DIVERS SEE HOGWOOD

31 (D) HEADSTONE

THIS STONE IS ERECTED
TO
COMMEMORATE THE INTERMENT
OF
SUSANNA
WIFE OF RICHARD DRAYSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 10th DAY OF OCTOBER 1823
AGED 38 YEARS
LEAVING A HUSBAND AND SEVEN CHILDREN
TO LAMENT THE IRREPARABLE LOSS
ALSO THE ABOVE
RICHARD DRAYSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th OF JUNE 1832?
AGED [   ] YEARS
LIKEWISE ANN ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [              ] 1830
[                               ]

32 (D) TWO HEADSTONES IN DOUBLE PLOT

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
AGNES DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND AGNES DRAYSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd OF AUGUST 1829
AGED 16 YEARS

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
JOHN DRAYSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd OF NOVEMBER 1837 AT S[EA]
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE
JOHN DRAYSON AND AGNES HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE SAME DAY ABOVE
AGED 30 YEARS
LIKEWISE
AGNES WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN DRAYSON
WHO [DEPARTED THIS] LIFE
THE 7th DECEMBER 1840
[ ]

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 18th FEBRUARY 1831JOHN DRAYSON
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID. TO WIFE AGNES, FOR LIFE, ALL HIS PROPERTY, A YEAR AFTER HIS WIFE'S DEATH, TO DAUGHTER ELIZABETH, "FOR HER ?
AND UNDUTIFUL CONDUCT, PARTICULARLY TO HER MOTHER", £50.
REMAINDER OF THE ESTATE TO BE DIVIDED AMONG HIS OTHER CHILDREN, CHARLES, MARY ANN AND JANE IN EQUAL SHARES.
   HIS WIFE, VALENTINE COURT OF FAVERSHAM AND STEPHEN COURT OF MILTON, ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: HARRY BACK, WILLIAM RICH AND MATTHEW BONNER
PROVED 9th MAY 1838. VALUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS. LESS THAN £600.

JOHN DRAYSON WAS AN EXECUTOR OF WILLIAM MILLENOR IN 1813 AND WAS DESCRIBED AS A CABINET MAKER.
CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 28th MARCH 1840AGNES DRAYSON
   APPOINTS BROTHERS, VALENTINE AND STEPHEN COURT, EXECUTORS.
   TO DAUGHTERS, MARY ANN AND JANE, £150, EQUALLY SHARED.
   REAL ESTATE AND REMAINDER , AFTER PAYMENT OF DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, DAUGHTERS SARAH HEARNDEN, MARY ANN AND JANE DRAYSON, AND GRAND DAUGHTER, AGNES DRAYSON, EQUALLY SHARED. GRAND DAUGHTER'S SHARE TO BE USED AT EXECUTOR'S DISCRETION DURING HER MINORITY, TOWARDS HER MAINTENANCE, EDUCATON AND ADVANCEMENT IN LIFE. IF SHE DIES BEFORE SHE IS 21, HER SHARE TO BE DIVIDED AMONG THE THREE DAUGHTERS.
WITNESSES: HENRY MILASH? AND WILLIAM TAYLOR
PROVED 4th JUNE 1841. VALUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS, LESS THAN £600

33 (C) HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
SECOND WIFE OF
THOMAS EASON
FORMERLY OF MILTON
WHO DIED THE 25th OF JUNE 1854
AGED 45? YEARS

34 (C) HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF RICHARD
SON OF ROBERT AND
SARAH EDMONDS
OF NEW CROSS, SURREY
DIED 16th JUNE 1840
AGED 78 YEARS

EPPS SEE HOGWOOD

35 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CAPT. JOHN FARRINGTON
WHO LOST HIS LIFE BY FALLING
OVERBOARD
ON THE 18th DAY OF SEPT. 1843
AGED 38 YEARS
(Gap)
ALSO HENRY SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED [ ] FEBRUARY 1850
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO HENRY RAWLINGS
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 16th 1856
AGED 11 DAYS
ALSO GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 18th 1869?
AGED 49 YEARS

CAPTAIN FARRINGTON DIED IN THE SWANSEA CIVIL REGISTRATION DISTRICT, TOGETHER WITH THE FACT, THAT IN AN 1850 DIRECTORY, HIS WIDOW WAS A COAL MERCHANT, IT SEEMS HE WAS TRANSPORTING COAL FROM SOUTH WALES.

36 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARGARET WIFE OF
MICHAEL FINNIS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB 29th 1820
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MICHAEL FINNIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 21st 18[45]
AGED 73 YEARS
LIKEWISE THOMAS SEATH?
SON OF THE [ABOVE? ]
[ DIED FEBRUARY 1805?]

38 (B?) (FROM BAX AND RICE 1897) HEADSTONE

HERE
LYETH THE BODY OF
ELEANOR WIFE OF
JOHN GARRETT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th OF DECEMBER 1788
AGED 41 YEARS
LEFT A HUSBAND AND 4 SONS
VIZ, WILLIAM, JOHN, RICHARD AND GEORGE
(Verses not recorded?)
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JOHN GARRETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
14th OF DECEMBER 1797
AGED 57 YEARS
(Verses not recorded?

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED24th AUGUST 1792JOHN GARRETT, COLLAR MAKER.
   HIS NEW BUILT HOUSE IN SITTINGBOURNE, NEAR THE "PLOUGH" INN, TO SON WILLIAM BAX GARRETT, FOR EVER.
   ANOTHER NEW HOUSE NEAR THE ABOVE, TO SON JOHN GARRETT, FOR EVER.
   ANOTHER HOUSE IN SITTINGBOURNE OCCUPIED BY BENJAMIN SNELLING, TO SON RICHARD, FOR EVER. ANOTHER HOUSE IN SITTINGBOURNE OCCUPIED BY THOMAS BUDDS, TO SON GEORGE, FOR EVER.
   A HOUSE IN WEST STREET, FAVERSHAM, OCCUPIED BY [        ] BISHOP, TO HIS FOUR SONS, SHARED EQUALLY.
   ALL HIS LEATHER, ROPE, HARNESSES, COLLARS AND OTHER STOCK IN TRADE, TO SON WILLIAM TO ENABLE HIM TO CARRY ON TRADE.
   REST AND RESIDUE, READY MONEY, INVESTED MONEY, BANK ANNUITIES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN AND PERSONAL ESTATE, AFTER PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, TO HIS FOUR SONS AT 21 YEARS OF AGE, EQUALLY SHARED........
   APPOINTS JOHN ARNDELL OF SITTINGBOURNE CURRIER AND WILLIAM KING OF GREEN STREET, TEYNHAM, GROCER, EXECUTORS AND GUARDIANS OF HIS SONS. ARNDELL AND KING TO HAVE 5 GUINEAS EACH AS A SMALL GRATUITY.
WITNESSES: MARY REYNOLDS, HENRY GIBBS, SERVANTS TO MR BARLING AND JOHN BARLING OF FAVERSHAM.
PROVED 31st JANUARY 1798

39 (B?) (FROM BAX AND RICE) HEADSTONE

HERE
LYETH THE BODY OF
JOHN SON OF
JOHN GARRETT
OF THIS PARISH
COLLAR MAKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL [ ] [1794]
AGED [ ]
(Verses not recorded)

40 (B?) (FROM BAX AND RICE) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BAX GARRETT
OF RAINHAM
WHO DIED THE 10th OF NOVEMBER 1837
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
MARY WHO DIED THE 3rd OF AUGUST 1828
AGED 2 YEARS AND A HALF
JOHN WHO DIED THE 11th OF DECEMBER 1836
AGED 4 MONTHS
FRANCES WHO DIED THE 31st OF DECEMBER 1837
AGED 5 YEARS
HENRY WHO DIED THE 17th OF JANUARY 1838
AGED 7 YEARS

41 (B) LEDGER, MISPLACED?

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BAX GARRETT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 16th JULY 1850 (sic)*
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO RUTH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd NOV 1859
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1865
AGED 59 YEARS
WHO LIES IN MILTON CHURCHYARD
*Died in 1849

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 15th FEBRUARY 1849WILLIAM BAX GARRETT, HARNESS MAKER.
ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, TO WIFE RUTH, ABSOLUTELY. TO HIS EXECUTORS ALL REAL ESTATE VESTED IN HIM AS TRUSTEE OT MORTGAGEE. SON WILLIAM AND SON IN LAW GEORGE PAYNE ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: JOHN GARRETT AND WILLIAM GARRETT, JUNIOR.
PROVED 28th JULY 1849. POWER RESERVED TO WILLIAM BAX GARRETT, JUNIOR.

42 (C) HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
MR? SILLS G[IBBONS]
[              ] WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[   ] APRIL 1807 AGED 62 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW                 THOMAS, [JOHN],
AND THE FOLLOWING           MARY, FRANCES
               CHILDREN               RICHARD SILLS
JANES WIFE OF THE ABOVE SILLS [GIBBONS]
[DIED [   ] FEBRUARY 18]12
[                                    ]

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 10th NOVEMBER 1798SILLS GIBBONS, CARPENTER.
   WISHES TO BE BURIED IN A GOOD, PLAIN OAK COFFIN, WITH NO OUTSIDE COVERING, WITH HIS NAME AND AGE, WITH FOUR PAIRS OF STRONG HANDLES AND BRASS NAILS.
   AFTER PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, TO WIFE, JANE HIS HOUSE IN SITTINGBOURNE, WITH WORKSHOP, STABLE AND STOREHOUSE, YARD, GARDEN AND ORCHARD, ALSO HIS THREE HOUSES IN MILTON, OCCUPIED BY WIDOW BAKER, [        ] ELSON AND [        ] GORE, ALSO HIS HOUSE IN OADE STREET, BORDEN, OCCUPIED BY WIDOW WAGHORN.
   AFTER HIS WIFE'S DEATH, , HIS FIVE SONS AND TWO DAUGHTERS, THOMAS, JAMES, RICHARD, JOHN, SILLS, MARGARET AND FRANCES GIBBONS, TO SHARE EQUALLY, THE PROPERTIES, AFTER PAYING OFF ANY CHARGES ON THEM.
   HIS STOCK IN TRADE TO BE VALUED WITH ANY DEBTS OWED AND SHARED EQUALLY AMONG HIS CHILDREN. THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN AND CHINA TO HIS WIFE, ABSOLUTELY. TO HIS CHILDREN, HIS SHARE OF AN ESTATE AT STONE NEAR DARTFORD. TO HIS WIFE, HIS LIVESTOCK AND TOOLS, SHE TO CARRY ON HIS BUSINESS, AS LONG AS SHE THINKS FIT, SHE TO HAVE RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE.
   HIS WIFE AND RICHARD HARMAN, CARPENTER OF BORDEN, ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: WILLIAM CLEAVE, JOSEPH ARNOLD AND THOMAS HEDGCOCK.
PROVED 28th JULY 1807 GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS LESS THAN £3,500

43 (C) HEADSTONE FINELY CARVED RESURRECTION AT HEAD

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR CHARLES GLOVER
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE OCTOBER 13th 1819
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
MR CHARLES GLOVER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 31st 182[8]
AGED 45? YEARS

CHARLES GLOVER WAS AN EXECUTOR OF WILLIAM MILLENOR IN 1813 AND WAS DESCRIBED AS A BUTCHER.

44 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LUCY FIFTH DAUGHTER
OF THE LATE
JOHN FRANCIS GORDELIER
OF FAVERSHAM
WHO DIED 27th AUGUST 1843
AGED 47 YEARS

45 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SIX BELOVED CHILDREN OF
JAMES & ELIZABETH GOUGE
OF THIS PARISH
CHARLES JAMES JUNE 2nd 1810 AGED 6 MONTHS
JEMIMA SEPT. 13th 1816 AGED 10? YEARS
MARGARET OCT 21st 1831 AGED 29 YEARS
WILLIAM MAR 18th 1835 AGED 20 YEARS
SAMUEL AUG 12th 1835 AGED 18 YEARS
SOPHIA SEPT. 24th 1835 AGED 22 YEARS
"They were Lovely and Pleasant in their Lives,
In their deaths are not Divided"
"Nip'd by the wind & unkindly Blast,
Parched by the Sun's directed Ray,
The      ? Glories      ? Waste
The Short Lived      ?      Die
?
        ?      "

46 (C) HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY OF
ISAAC GREEN
WHO DIED MARCH THE 11th 1843
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNAH GREEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
THE 13th OF OCTOBER 1842
AGED 30? YEARS
ALSO MARIA THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED FEBRUARY THE [ ] 1834
AGED 3 YEARS
[Worn Verses]

PIGOT DIRECTORY 1840, ISAAC GREEN, OF THE "GEORGE" HOTEL

47 (C) HEADSTONE

THIS STONE
IS ERECTED IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HALMARACK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 7th 18[5]8
AGED 44? YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH REDFORD
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE?
WHO DIED [ ]
[ ]

PRINCIPAL PROBATE REGISTRY 29th JUNE 1858WILLIAM HALMARACK OF SITTINGBOURNE, SADDLER. ADMINISTRATION TO JOHN PETERS OF BROMPTON, TAILOR, ONE OF THE EXECUTORS. EFFECTS VALUE UNDER £450. RESWORN AT UNDER £600.

48 (C) SMALL HEADSTONE

HELEN
OBIT 9th JAN. 1848
( HELEN HASSELLS)

49 (D) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
DAVID HOGBEN
WHO DIED THE 21st OF AUGUST 1849
AGED 57 YEARS
"Thou Turnest Man, O Lord to Dust,
Of which he first was Made,
And when thou Speak'st the Word Returns,
? Instantly Obeyed"

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 25th APRIL 1845DAVID HOGBEN, BREWER.
   WIFE SARAH AND GEORGE GOUGE OF SITTINGBOURNE, GROCER, ARE EXECUTORS.
   TO WIFE, £30. HIS PROPERTIES IN SITTINGBOURNE, BOUGHT FROM MRS CRUMP TO HIS WIFE FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, TO HIS BROTHER WILLIAM AND SISTER LYDIA HOGBEN, EQUALLY SHARED, FOR THEIR LIVES, THE PROPERTIES ARE TO BE INSURED AND MAINTAINED. AFTER THE DEATH OF THE SURVIVOR THEN TO GEORGE GOUGE, UPON TRUST, TO SELL.
   ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, BOOKS AND EFFECTS TO HIS WIFE FOR LIFE. THEN AS FOR THE PROPERTY ABOVE. RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST, ALSO TO BE SOLD. PROCEEDS INVESTED IN GOVERNMENT FUNDS, IN TRUSTEE'S NAME. INCOME FROM THIS TO WIFE FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, UPON TRUST, TO BENEFIT HIS BROTHER AND SISTER, FOR LIFE. AFTER THEIR DEATHS THE PRINCIPAL TO BE TRANSFERRED TO HIS NEPHEWS AND NIECES, GEORGE, THOMAS, ALFRED, MARY, EDWARD HOGBEN AND SARAH WIFE OF JAMES BRIDAL?, ALL CHILDREN OF LATE BROTHER, THOMAS, AND ALSO TO CHILDREN OF LATE SISTER, MARY PETTY, EDWARD AND THOMAS, SHARED EQUALLY.
WITNESSES: RICHARD BATHURST, SOLICITOR, FAVERSHAM AND J. K. BRADLEY, GROCER, SITTINGBOURNE.
PROVED 14th SEPTEMBER 1849.

50 (B) LARGE, SQUARE COPED STONE, ONCE RAILED

HOGWOOD TOMB, NOTE HOW CLOSE THE CHURCH IS TO WATLING STREET ON THE RIGHT.

SOUTH SIDE
IN MEMORY OF
EDWARD HOGWOOD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 18th APRIL 1843
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN ROBERT DIVERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 14th AUGUST 1858
AGED 66 YEARS
WHO WAS INTERRED AT OSPRINGE, KENT
ALSO ELIZABETH DIVERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 3rd MARCH 1877
AGED 86 YEARS

NORTH SIDE
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH EPPS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 12th? APRIL 1845
AGED 78? YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH HOGWOOD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE? [JANUARY 184]6
AGED 44 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 24th OCTOBER 1838
EDWARD HOGWOOD, OF 15 UPPER GROSVENOR STREET, MIDDLESESX, FORMERLY OF GILLINGHAM, BUTLER TO MRS RADCLIFFE, OF SAME ADDRESS.
   TO WIFE, ELIZABETH, HIS FOUR FREEHOLD HOUSES IN SITTINGBOURNE AND TWO HOUSES IN FLUSHING STREET, MILTON, ONE OF THE LATTER PURCHASED FROM RICHARD TAGG, THE OTHER FROM WILLIAM EASON, FOR EVER.
   HE HAS A MORTGAGE ON A COTTAGE AT TEYNHAM, "FOR SERVICING TO ME THE REPAYMENT OF £500 AND INTEREST". HE GIVES THE SAME £500 TO HIS WIFE, ABSOLUTELY. HE GIVES THE COTTAGE, (SECURITY FOR THE MORTGAGE), TO HIS WIFE, FOR EVER.
   ALSO TO HIS WIFE, HIS STOCK IN THE 3 ½ % ANNUITIES. ANY OTHER FREEHOLD ESTATE TO HIS WIFE, FOR EVER.
   TO HIS SON, 19 GUINEAS. REST AND RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE, ALSO TO HIS WIFE, SHE IS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: EDWARD ROWLAND PICKERING AND ARTHUR P. PICKERING OF LINCOLN'S INN.
PROVED 9th AUGUST 1843.

51 (C) HEADSTONE, TOP VERY ERODED

ALSO
MRS. MILDRED HUNT
[WIFE?] OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
[ ] DAY OF APRIL 18[4]2
AGED 64? YEARS

52 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SAMUEL HURD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 3rd? DAY OF SEPT. 1854
AGED [ ]8 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 2nd SEPTEMBER 1854SAMUEL HURD, INNKEEPER.
   FIRST ALL DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS PAID.
   HE DESIRES TO BE BURIED IN THE "NEW BURIAL GROUND NEAR THE CASTLE WALL IN ROCHESTER", AND A HEADSTONE PLACED OVER HIS GRAVE.
   TO HIS WIFE, CHARLOTTE, THE USE OF SUCH OF HIS HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN AND CHINA AS SHE CHOOSE, SUFFICIENT FOR HIS HOUSE IN ROCHESTER, OR SIMILAR ONE, FOR HER LIFETIME. SHE CAN HAVE POSSESSION AND OCCUPATION OF HIS HOUSE IN MORDEN STREET, ROCHESTER, OCCUPIED BY [       ] SMITH OR THE RENT FOR LIFE SUBJECT TO KEEPING THE HOUSE IN GOOD REPAIR. HIS LEASEHOLD HOUSE AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD GOODS, MONIES, PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, TO JAMES JACOB NORTH? OF ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, ESQUIRE AND JOHN MOUNT OF BLUETOWN, SHEERNESS, GROCER, UPON TRUST, TO CONVERT INTO MONEY AND COLLECT DEBTS AND INVEST IN GOVERNMENT FUNDS, FREEHOLD, COPYHOLD OR LEASEHOLD SECURITIES AND PAY INCOME RECEIVED TO HIS WIFE, FOR LIFE. IF SHE BECOMES BANKRUPT OR A DEBTOR, TRUSTEES TO SELL LEASEHOLDS AND INVEST HALF THE PROCEEDS AND PAY INTEREST TO HIS BROTHER JAMES, FOR LIFE. AFTER HIS DEATH, TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL SUM TO HIS CHILDREN, (EXCEPT WILLIAM), IN EQUAL SHARES. THE OTHER HALF OF THE PRINCIPAL, TO BE SHARED AS DIRECTED BY HIS WIFE. IN DEFAULT OF SUCH DIRECTION, THEN TO HIS WIFE'S NEXT OF KIN.
   HIS WIFE, JOHN MOUNT AND JAMES JACOB NORTH ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: WILLIAM TOMLINSON, SOLICITOR, ASHBOURNE AND GEORGE TOMLINSON, HIS CLERK.
PROVED 13th FEBRUARY 1856 POWER RESERVED TO JOHN MOUNT AND CHARLOTTE HURD

53 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARK IVES
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th OF OCTOBER 1840
AGED 41 YEARS
LEFT SURVIVING A WIDOW AND
THREE CHILDREN
VIZ. MARY ELIZABETH,
HESTER ANN
AND ELLEN GRACE

STAPLETON DIRECTORY 1838, MARK IVES, GROCER, TEA AND CHEESE MONGER, ALSO CHINA, GLASS AND EARTHENWARE MERCHANT,

54 (C) HEADSTONE

HERE
LIETH YE BODY OF
WILL. JACKSON WHO
DEPARTED THIS [LIFE]
[ ] DECEMR. 1745 AGED [ ]
ALSO JOZAAN [HIS] WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
14th OCTOR. 17[ ] AGED 79

JACQMIN SEE PHILLIPE

KEEPEN SEE BIRCH

55 (B) HEADSTONE

THE KEYES INSCRIPTION IS ON A SUPERIOR STONE, AND IS WELL PRESERVED.

HERE LIETH THE
BODY OF MARY WIFE OF
JOHN KEYES SHE DIED
SEPT. YE 23rd 1712 AGED
28 YEARS
HERE ALSO LIETH YE BODY
OF YE SAID ABOVE JOHN
KEYES WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 17th DAY OF
MARCH 1722 AGED 42 YEARS
NEAR THIS PLACE
LIETH THEIR THREE SONS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 12th MARCH 1721 (22)JOHN KEYES, OF MIDDLETON ALIAS MILTON, MILLER.
TO WIFE, ALICE, FOUR HOUSES IN MILTON, OCCUPIED BY JOHN? , RICHARD BURTON, ALEX ANDER CRAKE? AND JOHN WILLARD, ALSO THE "SHIP" IN SITTINGBOURNE, OCCUPIED BY JOHN WESTLAKE, ALSO HOUSE AT THE DENNERARY? IN NEWINGTON, OCCUPIED BY ROBERT HASTED?, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, THEN TO HIS SISTER'S DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH LITTLE OF LONDON, SPINSTER, FOR EVER, SHE ALSO TO HAVE £5 FOR MOURNING.
TO THOMASIN MULLINGER, HIS SERVANT MAID, NOW LIVING WITH HIM, 50 SHILLINGS TO BUY MOURNING.
ALL DEBTS TO BE PAID OUT OF READY MONEY, SHOP DEBTS, GOODS AND CHATTELS, IF SUFFICIENT LEFT AFTER HIS FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, THE LEGACIES TO BE PAID. RESIDUE TO HIS WIFE, WHO IS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: JOHN BATCHELLER, M. THURSTON AND THOMAS BAKER.
PROVED 27th APRIL 1722

56(C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HESTER KING OF THIS PARISH
SHE DIED 9th OF JANUARY 1841
AGED 41 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead
That Die in the Lord"

57 (C) HEADSTONE , BOTTOM HALF

[ALSO]
[THE] ABOVE NAMED
ANN KINGSMILL
WHO DIED MARCH 5th ? 1860
AGED 63 YEARS
SILAS KINGSMILL
DIED FEB. 7th 1862
AGED 73? YEARS
AND WAS INTERRED IN THE CEMETERY [ ]

58 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SON OF
JOHN AND ELIZABETH KNOWLES
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 21st? 1806
AGED 1[ ] YEARS
ALSO ANDREW SON OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND ELIZABETH KNOWLES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 11th 1817
AGED 23 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO ELIZABETH KNOWLES THEIR SISTER
BORN JAN. 15th? 1787? DIED MARCH 3rd 1862
INTERRED IN THE [CEMETERY?]

MAIDSTONE JOURNAL, 21st JANUARY 1817
"JAN 11th AT SITTINGBOURNE, MR ANDREW KNOWLES,
AGED 23, A YOUNG MAN OF RESPECTABLE CHARACTER AND
FAMILY, MUCH REGRETTED BY THEM AND HIS FRIENDS,
AFTER A LONG AND SEVERE ILLNESS"

59 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN KNOWLES
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 15th OCT 1820
AGED 64 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
[ ] AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO OF THOMAS KNOWLES
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOV 6th 1856 AGED 68 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 29th MARCH 1814JOHN KNOWLES, PLUMBER, GLAZIER AND PAINTER.
ALL PROPERTY AND LAND IN SITTINGBOURNE OR ELSEWHERE AND ALL PERSONAL ESTATE, TO WIFE ELIZABETH, FOR LIFE, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW. AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRAIGE, THEN TO HIS CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED. (HE APPOINTS HIS WIFE AND JEREMIAH FINNIS AS EXECUTORS BUT THEN CROSSES THIS OUT ON SEPTEMBER 31st 1815 ).
WITNESSES: ANN FINNIS, ELIZABETH FINNIS AND WILLIAM LYNG

AFFIDAVIT 9th FEBRUARY 1821
ELIZABETH KNOWLES, SPINSTER, SAMUEL HAYWARD OF 2, ST. DUNSTAN'S HILL, LONDON, GLASS MANUFACTURER AND JOSEPH CHATER OF THE SAME PLACE, GLASS MANUFACTURER, ARE SWORN.
HAYWARD AND CHATER WERE WELL ACQAUNTED WITH THE DECEASED, THEY HAVE SEEN HIM WRITE AND SIGN DOCUMENTS. HAVING CAREFULLY EXAMINED THE WILL AND SAY THAT THE NAME CROSSED OUT WAS JEREMIAH FINNIS OF SOUTHWARK, CARVER AND GILDER. THEY CONFIRM THAT CROSSED OUT LINES AND THE NOTE IN THE MARGIN OF THE DATE IN 1815, ARE IN DECEASED'S HAND.
PROVED 20th FEBRUARY 1821. GRANTED TO HIS WIDOW, ELIZABETH.
NOTE IN MARGIN DATED SEPTEMBER 1838, ELIZABETH KNOWLES HAS DIED LEAVING THE WILL UNADMINISTERED. NOW GRANTED TO DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH KNOWLES, RESIDUARY LEGATEE.
CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 11th APRIL 1842THOMAS KNOWLES, PAINTER, (AND CARVER AND GILDER)
   THOMAS TURNER OF SITTINGBOURNE, SADDLER AND JOHN DEAN OF SITTINGBOURNE, TAILOR, ARE EXECUTORS.
   TO THEM ALL REAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST, TO SELL, PROCEEDS TO HIS RESIDUARY ESTATE. ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA AND EFFECTS, STOCK IN TRADE, DEBTS OWED, MONEY AND OTHER PERSONAL ESTATE, TO TRUSTEES, UPON TRUST. THEY TO PAY HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS. THEY TO ALLOW HIS WIFE, MARGARET, TO HAVE USE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR LIFE OR WIDOWHOOD. AFTER HER DEATH, TRUSTEES TO SELL AND ADD PROCEEDS TO HIS RESIDUARY ESTATE. TRUSTEES TO INVEST MONEY IN GOVERNMENT FUNDS AND PAY INTEREST TO WIFE MARGARET FOR LIFE OR WIDOWHOOD. AFTER HER DEATH, PRINCIPAL MONEY AND HER FURNITURE AND GOODS TO HIS DAUGHTER AND GRANDCHILDREN, AMELIA SELLS, WIDOW, ELIZABETH ANN SELLS, ELEANOR, ARTHUR AND MARIA KNOWLES, EQUALLY SHARED, WHEN GRANDCHILDREN 21 YEARS OF AGE.
IN THE MEANTIME THE INTEREST TOWARDS THEIR MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION.
WITNESSES: RICHARD BATHURST, SOLICITOR, FAVERSHAM AND THOMAS BATHURST, SITTINGBOURNE.
PROVED 14th JANUARY 1857. THOMAS TURNER HAS DIED . VALUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS, LESS THAN £200. RESWORN JUNE 1858 AT LESS THAN £300

AFFIDAVIT SAME DATE AS ABOVE.
HENRY KOWLES OF SITTINGBOURNE, PLUMBER, SON OF DECEASED, IS SWORN.
   ON THE DAY OF HIS FATHER'S FUNERAL, HE FOUND A SEALED ENVELOPE CONTAINING THE WILL. THE WILL BEING PROVED IS THE SAME IN EVERY RESPECT, INCLUDING ALTERATIONS AND OBLITERATIONS.

60 (C) FALLEN HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CHARLES SAMUEL LANG
SON OF WILLIAM & ELIZA LANG
OF THE [ ] [CH]ATHAM
WHO DIED [FEBRUARY [ ] [1838] AGED 3 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)

61 (C) ELEGANT CLASSICAL CHEST TOMB

(I HAVE FOUND NO INFORMATION ON THESE FAMILIES.)
EAST SIDE
IN THIS VAULT
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS
OF
MR ROBERT LINSELL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 25th? OF MAY
1808 AGED 47 YEARS

SOUTH SIDE
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR STEPHEN WANSTALL
BROTHER TO THE WIDOW LINSELL
(OF THIS PARISH)
WHO DIED 19th JUNE
1815
AGED 44 YEARS

NORTH SIDE
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
DENNIS WIFE OF
ROBERT LINSELL
WHO DIED THE 4th OF JAN 1842
AGED 84 YEARS

62 (C) HEADSTONE

[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
WILLIAM LISHMAN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER [   ] 180[4]
AGED [   ]2 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM LISHMAN
[WHO DIED JUNE [   ]]18[22]?
[                             ]

63 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE WIFE OF
THOMAS LY[ON]
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th OF MARCH 1827
AGED 63? YEARS
ALSO DANIEL [LYON]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] MARCH 1823
AGED 21 YEARS

64 (C) HEADSTONE

[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
MARY
WIFE OF JOHN MASTERS
? ? ? ?
WHO DIED THE 28th OF DECEMBER
1828
AGED [ ]3 YEARS
ALSO JOHN MASTERS
WHO DIED MARCH 25th 1863
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1879
AGED 75 YEARS
AND TWO CHILDREN
ELIZABETH & WILLIAMS
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

1851 CENSUS, JOHN MASTERS, WEST LANE, FRUITERER, BUT AGE GIVEN AS 67?

65 (C) HEADSTONE

MARY
SECOND WIFE OF
WILLIAM MILLENOR OF
THIS PARISH WHO DIED [ ]
1800? AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM MILLENOR
[Footstone Obscures]1820
[ ]

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 23rd OCTOBER 1813WILLIAM MILLENOR, FRUITERER
   ALL PROPERTY AND LAND AT SITTINGBOURNE, BAPCHILD AND NEWINGTON, TO CHARLES GLOVER OF SITTINGBOURNE, BUTCHER AND JOHN DRAYSON OF SITTINGBOURNE, CABINET MAKER, UPON TRUST.
   THEY, WITH CONSENT OF HIS WIFE, WHILE SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW OR AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, ON THEIR OWN DISCRETION, TO SELL HIS ESTATE. THE PROCEEDS TO BE PART OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE. THE RENTS UNTIL PROPERTY SOLD TO BE PART OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE. HIS PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS WIFE FOR LIFE OR WIDOWHOOD. AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, THEN SHARED EQUALLY TO ALL OF. HIS DAUGHTERS AT 21 OR DAY OF MARRIAGE AND TO SONS WHEN ALL ARE 21 YEARS. BEFORE THEN TRUSTEES CAN ADVANCE SUMS TO HIS CHILDREN AT THEIR DISCRETION.
   GLOVER AND DRAYSON ARE EXECUTORS.
   MILLENOR SIGNS WITH HIS MARK.
WITNESSES: ROBERT HINDS, JUNIOR, JOHN HINDES AND WILLIAM GARRETT.
PROVED 5th JUNE 1820. CHARLES GLOVER HAS SINCE DIED.

MILLS SEE BOULDING

66 (D) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN MITCHELL
[WHO] DIED APRIL 21st 1836
AGED 80 YEARS
"{With Patience] to the Last he did Submit,
[And Mur]mered not at what the Lord thought Fit,
[He with] a Christian Courage did Resign,
[His Soul to] God at his Appointed Time"
ALSO ELINOR HARRIOTT
PARNELL WIFE OF THE
ABOVE DIED MARCH 20th 1[ ]
AGED [ ] YEARS

67 (C) HEADSTONE FINELY CARVED HEAD

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[MARY] WIFE OF JOHN MOORE
OF THIS PARISH, COOPER WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[AUGUST 1757]
[                     ]
[ALSO] JOHN MOORE
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[   ] APRIL 1770 [                 ]
[                          ]

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 24th JULY 1769JOHN MOORE, COOPER.
   TO HIS DAUGHTER (SARAH ANNE), ALL HER MOTHER'S CLOTHES, ALSO £50, AS FOLLOWS, £5 AT 14 YEARS, £5 AT 19 YEARS AND £35 AT 21 YEARS, IF HER AUNT SMITH IS ALIVE, SARAH WILL NOT RECEIVE THE MONEY WITHOUT AUNT SMITH'S CONSENT, UNTIL SHE IS 21. IF SARAH DIES BEFORE SHE IS 21, WITHOUT RECEIVING ANY MONEY, IT WILL BE DIVIDED EQUALLY AMONG HIS OTHER CHILDREN. IF SARAH BECOMES ILL AND IT IS THOUGHT NECESSARY, SHE MAY HAVE £5 BEFORE SHE IS 14.
TO SON THOMAS, £50 TO PUT HIM OUT APPRENTICE IN MEANTIME THE INTEREST FROM THIS TOWARDS HIS MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION, BUT TO NO OTHER PURPOSE.
   IF HE DIES THE £50 TO THE OTHER CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED. HE NOT TO RECEIVE ANY MONEY UNTIL HE IS 22, EXCEPT WHAT IS SUFFICIENT TO APPRENTICE HIM.
   TO SON JAMES, £50, AS FOR THOMAS BUT EDUCATION NOT MENTIONED.
   TO SON WILLIAM AS FOR JAMES. TO SON JOHN, WHO IS EXECUTOR, REST AND RESIDUE OF GOODS AND EFFECTS, STOCK IN TRADE, MONEY OWED, CLUB MONEY, (AFTER HIS DEBTS ARE PAID). HIS PLATE TO BE SHARED EQUALLY AMONG HIS CHILDREN. THERE ARE TWO OTHER EXECUTORS, HIS BROTHER (IN LAW), JOHN SMITH AND PETER REASON, " WHO I HOPE OUT OF CHARITY TO THE CHILDREN WILL ACT FOR THEIR GOOD"
WITNESSES: THOMAS BIRCH, GEORGE CRONDER? AND MARY CRONDER?

68 (C) HEADSTONE, BODY STONE ON LEDGER

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LUCY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN PARKINSON
OF CHESHUNT
IN THE COUNTY OF HERTFORD
WHO DIED 20th SEPTEMBER 1837
AGED 55 YEARS

69 (D) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN PARKS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th OF APRIL 1826
AGED 38 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND DAUGHTER
VIZ. ANNE BORN THE SAME YEAR

70 (C) HEADSTONE WITH CREST OF ORDER OF ST. LOUIS

D.O.M.
ICI REPOSE LE CORPS
DE MELLNR? JEAN BAPTISE LOUIS PHILLIPE
COMTE DE CICQUERAY
DESCENDU? ANCIENT FAMILLE NOBLE DE NORMANDIE
CHEF DE L'LEADRE CADRE
DES ARMES NAVLES DU ROI DE FRANCE
COMMANDEUR DE L'ORDRE DE SAINT LOUIS
MORT LE 30th JULIET [1802] [ ] 72 ANS

REAR
IN MEMORY OF
MONS. ALEXIS JACQMIN
OF THIS PARISH LATE OF PARIS
WHO DIED DEC. 1st 1826
[Footstone Obscures]
ALSO [LOUISA MAGDA]LENE
W[IFE OF THE ABOVE]
WHO [DIED JULY [ ] 1838]
[AGED ABOUT 80 YEARS]

FROM AN ACCOUNT OF PHILLIPE IN JOHN CLANCY'S HISTORY OF SITTINGBOURNE
PHILLIPE'S FAMILY WERE INVOLVED IN GLASS MAKING IN THE MIDDLE AGES.
   HE WAS BORN IN MAY 1730, THE THIRD SON OF THE LORD OF VALMENIER AND IN 1745 ENTERED THE COAST GUARD SERVICE. HE WAS PROMOTED ENSIGN IN 1751. IN 1757 HE WAS POSTED TO THE WARSHIP, "DUKE OF BURGUNDY" AND PROMOTED LIEUTENANT, HE SAW ACTIVE SERVICE IN CANADA, WHICH WAS LOST TO BRITAIN BY GENERAL WOLFE'S VICTORY AT QUEBEC IN 1759.
   IN 1763 HE SERVED ON THE "STRANGER", SEEING ACTION OFF BREST AGAINST THE ROYAL NAVY, IN THE SAME YEAR HE WAS MADE A KNIGHT OF ST. LOUIS.
   IN 1771 HE WAS A CAPTAIN IN COMMAND OF A FRIGATE, IN 1772 HE WAS CAPTAIN OF THE 64 GUN "PROTEUS". IN 1775 HE WAS MADE A MAJOR IN THE MARINE CORPS AND PROMOTED IN 1781 TO BRIGADIER IN THE NAVY. IN THE LATTER YEAR .
   IN 1782 HE WAS CAPTAIN OF THE 74 GUN "BELOVED" AND IN THE SAME YEAR MARRIED MARIE LOUISE DE PRODEL. IN 1786 HE WAS A SQUADRON COMMANDER.
   AT SOME TIME AFTER THE FRENCH REVOLUTION, HE WENT TO LONDON AS A REFUGEE AND IT SEEMS THAT DURING THE SHORT LIVED TREATY OF AMIENS, 1802, HE MAY HAVE BEEN RETURNING TO FRANCE WHEN HE DIED AT SITTINGBOURNE. BUT THERE ARE SOME FACTORS WHICH CAST DOUBT ON THIS VERSION OF HIS END. THERE MUST HAVE BEEN SOME RELATIONSHIP WITH JACQMIN WHO IS BURIED IN THE SAME GRAVE AND JACQMIN WAS "OF THIS PARISH", I.E. SITTINGBOURNE, IN FACT JACQMIN'S WIFE MAY HAVE LIVED ON IN THE TOWN UNTIL SHE DIED, IN 1838. DID PHILLIPE DIED IN LONDON AND WAS BURIED IN SITTINGBOURNE BY JACQMIN, WHO WAS ALREADY RESIDENT? AFTER ALL PHILLIPE WAS 72 WHEN HE DIED AND SO, UNLESS HIS DEATH WAS SUDDEN, IT MIGHT SEEM ODD TO WANT TO RETURN TO FRANCE WHEN HE MAY HAVE BEEN IN FAILING HEALTH, ON THE OTHER HAND HE MAY HAVE HAD A STRONG DESIRE TO DIE IN HIS NATIVE LAND?

THE NAME ALEXIS JACQMIN (OF PARIS) APPEARS IN THE DICTIONARY OF THE FRENCH NOBLESSE IN THE 1740'S SO IT SEEMS THAT JACQMIN SHARES A SIMILAR FAMILY BACKGROUND WITH PHILLIPE.

71 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PILES
OF THIS PARISH, MARINER WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE [ MAY [ ] 1823?] AGED [ ] YEARS

72(C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SUSANNA PAXTON THE WIFE OF
PHILEMON POWNOLL
[WHO DIED] 6th JUNE 1819
AGED 46? YEARS

PHILEMON POWNOLL WAS PROBABLY RELATED TO THE DISTINGUISHED NAVAL OFFICER , PHILEMON POWNOLL, WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN 1781. THE FAMILY WAS FROM DEVON.

73 (D) HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THOMAS REASON OF THIS
PARISH WHO DIED THE [ ] OF JANUARY 1787
AGED [ ] YEARS

74 (D) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM REASON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 24th OF OCTOBER 1828
AGED 79 YEARS
WHO WAS COLLECTOR OF THE PAROCHIAL
RATES 47 YEARS FOR THIS PARISH
"With Patience to the End he did Submit,
And Murmured not at what the Lord thought fit,
He with a Christian Courage did Submit,
His Soul to God at the Appointed Time"
ALSO RACHEL REEVES
WHO DISCHARGED THE [DUTY OF]
HOUSEKEEPER TO THE ABOVE UPWARD
OF FORTY YEARS WITH THE UPMOST
FRUGALITY AND FIDELITY
DIED MARCH 12th MARCH 1849
IN THE 73rd YEAR OF HER AGE

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 22nd JANUARY 1824WILLIAM REASON, LATE SCHOOLMASTER.(DIED AT MILTON)
    DESIRES EXECUTOR TO PUT UP A HEADSTONE TO HIM, WITH HIS NAME, DATE OF HIS DEATH, AGE AND CONDITION IN LIFE.
   TO RICHARD HODGES AND MARY HIS WIFE,£50, IF THEY BOTH DIED IN HIS LIFETIME, THEN TO ISAAC BOULDING REEVES. HIS HOUSE IN SITTINGBOURNE, IN HIS OCCUPATION, AND ALL OTHER REAL ESTATE, TO RACHEL REEVES, FOR EVER. ALSO TO RACHEL REEVES, HIS GOODS, CHATTELS, CREDITS, FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, READY MONEY, INVESTED MONEY, CLUB MONEY AND PERSONAL ESTATE, AFTER PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL, PROBATE COSTS AND LEGACY, FOR EVER.
RACHEL REEVE, JOHN [ Crease ] AND CLOTHIER AND THOMAS TAYLOR OF SITTINGBOURNE, HAIRDRESSER, ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: THOMAS HUNT, MARY ELIZABETH WATSON AND WILLIAM LYNG
PROVED POWER RESERVED TO THOMAS TAYLOR, THE THIRD WITNESS HAS SINCE DIED. VALUE OF GOODS AND CHATTELS, LESS THAN £1,000

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 26th FEBRUARY 1849
RACHEL REEVES, SPINSTER.
APPOINTS STEPHEN COURT OF MILTON, COAL MERCHANT, ROBERT STROUTS OF MILTON, BUTCHER AND NIECE ELIZABETH BERRY WIFE OF GEORGE BERRY OF SITTINGBOURNE, EXECUTORS. TO THEM, ALL HER INVESTMENTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST, TO SELL AND PAY HER DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS. ONE THIRD OF RESIDUE TO ELIZABETH BERRY, ONE THIRD TO NIECE ELIZABETH GRIGSBY WIFE OF JAMES GRIGSBY, REMAINING THIRD TO NIECE RACHEL REEVES PRICE, WIFE OF HENRY PRICE.
   TO STEPHEN COURT AND ROBERT STROUTS, ALL REAL ESTATE VESTED IN HER , UPON TRUST, ACCORDING TO THE CONDITIONS ATTACHED.
SIGNS WILL WITH HER MARK.
WITNESSES: WILLIAM TAYLOR AND STEPHEN COURT.
PROVED JUNE 25th 1849. VALUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS LESS THAN £800. POWER RESERVED TO ELIZABETH BERRY.

75 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS REASON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 13th JUNE 1829
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
8th JULY 1855
AGED 81 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 7th JUNE 1829THOMAS REASON, UPHOLSTERER.
   FIRST, ALL DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS PAID.
   TO SON THOMAS FILMER REASON, FOR EVER, HIS HOUSE IN SITTINGBOURNE, STOCK IN TRADE AND FIXTURES AND £200. IF AT ANY TIME HIS WIFE ELIZABETH STOPS LIVING WITH SON THOMAS, THEN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND GOODS TO BE EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN THEM.
   TO DAUGHTER ELIZABETH BECKETT REASON, £1,000 IN THE 3% REDUCED ANNUITIES.
   REST AND RESIDUE EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN HIS WIFE, SON THOMAS AND FRIEND CHARLES BECKETT OF GRAVESEND, BREWER, UPON TRUST, TO INVEST PROCEEDS (AFTER SALES?), AND PAY INTEREST TO HIS WIFE FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, UPON TRUST, AN ADDITIONAL £1,000 3% ANNUITIES TO NAME OF DAUGHTER ELIZABETH.
RESIDUE TO SON THOMAS.
WIFE, SON AND CHARLES BECKETT ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: RICHARD BATHURST, SITTINGBOURNE, RICHARD BATHURST, JUNIOR AND MARY MAILING.
PROVED 13th AUGUST 1829. POWER RESERVED TO CHARLES BECKETT.
PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 12th DECEMBER 1839

ELIZABETH REASON.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO SON THOMAS FILMER REASON, FOR EVER, HER HOUSE IN SITTINGBOURNE, LATELY BOUGHT FROM AMOS LEEDS, NOW OCCUPIED BY JESSE WRASTON AND OTHERS.
   TO DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH BECKETT CLEAVE, £100 NEW 3 ½ % ANNUITIES.
   TO SON THOMAS REST AND RESIDUE, IN CONSEQUENCE OF HER LOST BY BAD INVESTMENTS, £550, WHICH WAS TO HAVE BEEN HER SONS, AT HER DEATH, BY HIS FATHER'S WILL ?
   SON THOMAS IS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: RICHARD? SMITH AND GEORGE WAKEFIELD, JUNIOR.
PROVED 27th OCTOBER 1855.

REDFORD SEE HALMARACK

REEVES SEE REASON

76 (C) HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
FRANCIS ROUSE
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
THE [ ] FEBRUARY
1790
AGED 68 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 17th FEBRUARY 1790FRANCIS ROUSE, RIDING OFFICER. (CUSTOMS OFFICER, WHO PATROLLED SECTION OF COAST ON HORSEBACK.)
TO BROTHER JOHN, £20; TO THE FOUR CHILDREN OF LATE SISTER, KATHERINE SHOULDERS, MARY, CATHERINE, ELIZABETH AND JOHN, £5 EACH; TO BROTHERS, CHARLES AND BENJAMIN AND SISTER, ALICE, WIFE OF THOMAS BIRCH, GROCER, £20 EACH; TO NEPHEWS, BENJAMIN ROUSE, £50, FRANCIS CARTER OF DOVER, ? , £10. ALSO TO FRANCIS CARTER, ALL HIS CLOTHES. TO NIECE, MARY ROUSE, DAUGHTER OF BROTHER, BENJAMIN, ALL HIS PLATE.
REST AND RESIDUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS, CREDITS, MONEY, MONEY IN PUBLIC FUNDS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, AFTER PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, TO BROTHER, RICHARD, RICHARD AND BENJAMIN ROUSE ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: CALHAN GLOVER AND B. FAUSSETT
PROVED 8th JUNE 1790 POWER RESERVED TO BENJAMIN ROUSE.

77 (C) SMALL HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE SARGENT
POSTMAN OF THIS PARISH
TWENTY SIX YEARS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th OF DECEMBER 1849
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th MARCH
[ ]
[ ]

STAPLETON DIRECTORY, 1838, LISTS A GEORGE SARGENT AS A TAILOR, SAME MAN?

78 (D) HEADSTONE

[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SEATH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] OF MAY 1788
AGED 38 YEARS
[Eroded Verse?]
ALSO
ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN SEATH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 18th 1817
AGED 65? YEARS

79 (D) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD SEATH
LATE OF MURSTON, YEOMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 31st OF AUGUST 1815
AGED 52 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 28th APRIL 1813RICHARD SEATH, OF MURSTON, GENTLEMAN.
HIS REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE CHARGED WITH PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS.
   TO SISTER ANN SEATH, £200 AND HIS PLATE AND LINEN; TO NEPHEW JOHN BECKE SEATH, SON OF LATE BROTHER, WILLIAM, £1,200; TO HESTER MATILDA SEATH, DAUGHTER OF LATE BROTHER, JOHN, £600. THE INTEREST OF £400 TO SISTER MARY, WIFE OF JOHN WHITE, FOR LIFE.
   AFTER HER DEATH, THE PRINCIPAL SUM OF £400 TO HER CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED.
   TO JOHN WHITE OF 3 PRINCES STREET, WALWORTH, THE HOUSE HE OCCUPIES; TO RICHARD WHITE, SON OF SISTER MARY, £600; TO JOHN WHITE, ALSO SON OF MARY, £800; TO SOPHIA WHITE, MARY'S DAUGHTER, £800; TO THOMAS WHITE, ALSO SON OF MARY, £2,200.
   HIS ESTATE AT EAST HALL, MURSTON, TO BE VALUED. NEPHEW THOMAS WHITE CAN CARRY ON FARMING BUSINESS WITH ROBERT SEATH FOR 14 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH. THOMAS WHITE TO PAY SEATH AND HIS HEIRS £200 A YEAR AS RENT AND HALF THE MAINTENANCE COSTS OF EAST HALL ESTATE. AFTER 14 YEARS SEATH TO PAY THOMAS WHITE HALF THE LIVE AND DEAD STOCK VALUE? TO ANN SOPHIA BARNES, WIDOW, DAUGHTER OF HIS LATE BROTHER, JOHN, THE INTEREST OF £400, FOR LIFE, AFTER HER DEATH, THE PRINCIPAL £400 TO ALL HER LAWFUL CHILDREN AT 21 YEARS. IF SHE DIES WITH NO LAWFUL CHILDREN, THE £400 WILL GO INTO HIS RESIDUARY PERSONAL ESTATE. TO ANN SARAH AND ELIZABETH WHITEHEAD, CHILDREN OF LATE SISTER, SARAH WIFE OF WALTER WHITEHEAD, £100 EACH AT 21 YEARS OF AGE.
   TO HIS NATURAL DAUGHTER, CHARLOTTE BALLARD, £600. HIS MANORS, HOUSES, LAND IN KENT OR ELSEWHERE AND RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE, AFTER HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS AND LEGACIES ARE PAID, TO BROTHER ROBERT, FOR EVER. THE LATTER IS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: ROBERT HINDE, ROBERT HINDE, JUNIOR AND JAMES TAYLOR.
PROVED 14th FEBRUARY 1816

80 (D) SMALL HEADSTONE

ANN SENIOR
1855

1840 PIGOT DIRECTORY, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER

81 (C) DOUBLE HEADSTONE

HERE
LIETH YE BODY
OF WILLIAM
SON OF JOHN
SARAH SHARP
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED APRIL
[ ] 1735
]
JOHN SHARP
-------------------
[DIED AUGUST 1736] HERE
LIETH YE BODY
OF SARAH WIFE OF
JOHN SHARP
[WHO DIED ]
JUNE 2nd 1720
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO MARY
GREENHILL
DAUGHTER OF
YE SAID JOHN SHARP
-----------------------------
[DIED NOVEMBER 1729]

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 16th APRIL 1735
JOHN SHARP, INN HOLDER.
TO SERVANT KATHERINE EDMONDS, £100; TO SERVANT JOHN LEWIS, £5, IF WITH HIM AT DEATH;
   £5 TO CHILDREN OF KINSMAN, WILLIAM BROCKWELL, LATE OF MILTON, BAKER, DECEASED, IF MORE THAN ONE CHILD EQUALLY SHARED.
   TO SON IN LAW, HENRY GIBBONS OF MAIDSTONE, INN HOLDER AND DAUGHTER, SARAH, HENRY'S WIFE, HIS HOUSE IN MILTON AND ALL OTHER HOUSES AND ALL REAL ESTATE, FOR EVER.
   HIS DEBTS AND LEGACIES, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID FROM PERSONAL ESTATE. TO HENRY GIBBONS AND HIS WIFE SARAH, THE RESIDUE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GOODS, BONDS, MORTGAGES AND PERSONAL ESTATE. HENRY AND SARAH ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: FRANCES BATCHELLER, WILLIAM BATCHELLER AND J. BATCHELLER.
PROVED 5th DECEMBER 1736

82 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM STANTON
SURGEON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd OF FEBRUARY 1811
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO DEBORAH WIFE OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED THE 22nd OF
MARCH 1838 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH TURNER
SISTER OF THE LAST NAMED WHO DIED THE
26th OF MARCH 1838 AGED 73? YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 8th JANUARY 1806WILLIAM STANTON, SURGEON.
FIRST, DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS PAID.
   TO FRIENDS JOHN TONGE, OF SITTINGBOURNE, LINEN DRAPER AND JAMES TONGE OF CHATHAM, LINEN DRAPER, ALL OF HIS ESTATE, UPON TRUST, TO SELL AT THEIR DISCRETION AND GET IN ALL DEBTS OWED. THEY TO INVEST MONEY IN PUBLIC FUNDS AND PAY HIS WIFE, DEBORAH, FOR LIFE, THE ANNUAL INTEREST. AFTER HER DEATH, TO PAY HIS NIECE, MARY SUSANNA STANTON, DAUGHTER OF HS LATE BROTHER, THOMAS, THE INCOME AT 21 YEARS OF AGE, UNTIL THEN THE INTEREST GOES TOWARDS HER MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION. IF SHE DIES BEFORE SHE IS 21, WITH NO LAWFUL ISSUE, THE INTEREST TO HIS SISTER IN LAW, ELIZABETH TURNER, OF SITTINGBOURNE, SPINSTER AND SISTER IN LAW, MARY STANTON, WIDOW OF BROTHER, THOMAS, FOR THEIR LIFETIMES. WHEN THEY HAVE BOTH DIED, THEN HALF THE PRINCIPAL TO HIS MATERNAL UNCLE, [      ] WILLS, CLERK, RECTOR OF [      ], CUMBERLAND, THE FATHER OF HIS LATE RESPECTED FRIEND, JOHN WILLS.
   TO HIS WIFE ALL THE PLATE AND LINEN. JOHN AND JAMES TONGE ARE EXECUTORS.
   HE STATES THAT THE WORDS, "FORMERLY ASSISTANT SURGEON OF HIS MAJESTY'S REGIMENT OF [      ] GUARDS" HAVE BEEN CROSSED OUT AND THE BEQUEST TO HIS WIFE OF THE PLATE AND LINEN, INTERLINED.
(THIS IS NOT TRANSCRIBED IN THE OFFICIAL COPY, WHICH IS ALL THAT IS AVAILABLE).
WITNESSES: SARAH BRETT?, MARTHA TIDY , SERVANT TO MR STANTON AND RICHARD BATHURST, SITTINGBOURNE.
PROVED 18th MAY 1811

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 31st DECEMBER 1821
DEBORAH STANTON, WIDOW, OF KEY STREET, SITTINGBOURNE.
   SHE IS INFIRM IN HER BODY.
   DESIRES TO BE BURIED BESIDES OR WITH HER LATE HUSBAND.
   AFTER PAYMENT OF HER FUNERAL COSTS AND DEBTS, ALL HER PROPERTY TO HER SISTER , ELIZABETH TURNER, WHO LIVES WITH HER, FOR EVER, THE LATTER IS EXECUTOR.
   SHE ASKS HER TO OBTAIN WITHOUT DELAY, THE 200 GUINEAS WHICH ELIZABETH LENT TO GEORGE MONK TRACEY OF SITTINGBOURNE AND TO PURCHASE AN ANNUITY FOR HER OWN BENEFIT. THIS ADVICE IS "WORTH RECOMMENDING AND WORTH HER ATTENTION".
   HER PLATE IS IN THE HANDS OF GODDARD FOSTER OF SITTINGBOURNE, WATCH MAKER. ON A PLEDGE OF £10, WHICH SHE RECEIVED FROM HIM, SHE DIRECTS THE £10 TO BE PAID AND THE PLATE REDEEMED WITHOUT DELAY. THIS COMPRISES A SILVER WATCH, PAIR OF SHOE BUCKLES, 5 TEA SPOONS MARKED "T", A TABLE SPOON MARKED "J.P.", PAIR OF SUGAR TONGS MARKED "W.E.S.", 6 TABLES SPOONS MARKED "W.J.S.", 2 GRAVY SPOONS MAKED "W.J.S.", PAIR OF SALT SPOONS MARKED "W.J.S.", A "HANDSOME" SUGAR URN AND CREAM URN BOTH MARKED "W.J.S.",11 TEA SPOONS MARKED "W.J.S." AND A MOURNING RING OF MISS TURNER'S.
   SHE NOW REPEATS ALL HER PROPERTY TO GO TO SISTER, ELIZABETH.
WITNESSES: EDWARD DICKENSON AND JAMES HATCH.
PROVED 19th APRIL 1838. DECEASED WAS LATE OF CHALKWELL. ADMINISTRATION WAS GRANTED TO JOSEPH GOODCHILD, ELIZABETH TURNER DIED WITHOUT PROVING THE WILL.

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 31st MARCH 1838
ELIZABETH TURNER.
HER FUNDED PROPERTY AND ALL OTHER EFFECTS TO HER SISTER, DEBORAH STANTON, IF SHE SURVIVES HER, IF NOT THEN TO JOSEPH GOODCHLD OF TOOLLEY STREET, LONDON, "IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE WISH OF MY SISTER WHO NOW LIES DANGEROUSLY ILL AND CANNOT DIRECT ME HOW TO DO THIS, I HOPE IT IS WRIGHT, (sic) I HAVE WRITTEN PLAIN BUT SHORT"
NO WITNESSES

AFFIDAVIT 9th APRIL 1838
   JOHN BAGGS, SERVANT OF JOSEPH GOODCHILD OF 2 TOOLLY STREET, SOUTHWARK, GLASS MERCHANT, IS SWORN.
   HE WAS WELL ACQUAINTED WITH ELIZABETH TURNER FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND AT TIME OF HER DEATH. HE HAS FREQUENTLY READ HER LETTERS TO MR GOODCHILD'S FATHER AND HE HAD SEEN HER SIGN HER NAME WHEN HE HAD ACCOMPANIED HER TO THE BANK OF ENGLAND TO RECEIVE DIVIDENDS. HE HAS CAREFULLY EXAMINED THE WILL AND CONFIRMS IT IS IN HER HAND.

AFFIDAVIT 11th APRIL 1838
THOMAS TILLEY OF SITTINGBOURNE, GLAZIER AND PLUMBER IS SWORN.
   HE WAS WELL ACQUAINTED WITH MISS TURNER , LATE OF CHALKWELL, FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND AT TIME OF HER DEATH. HE IS VERY FAMILIAR WITH HER HANDWRITING AND SIGNATURE. SOME DAYS AFTER HER DEATH, HE PURCHASED FROM MR. JOSEPH GOODCHILD AND REMOVED FROM HER HOUSE TO HIS, A CHEST OF DRAWERS. SOME DAMAGE HAPPENED WHEN TAKING THE CHEST THROUGH THE WINDOW OF DECEASED'S HOUSE AND WHEN REPAIRING THE DAMAGE HE FOUND THE WILL , WHICH HAD FALLEN BEHIND A DRAWER. HE HAS EXAMINED THE WILL AND CONFIRMS IT IS THE SAME DOCUMENT HE FOUND AND THAT THE WRITING ON IT IS MISS TURNER'S.
PROVED 18th APRIL 1838

83 (C) HEADSTONE

BENEATH
THIS STONE ARE DEPOSITED
THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
MR JOHN STEVENS
WHO DEPARTED THIS TRANSITORY LIFE
THE 10th DAY OF MARCH 1818
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
MRS ANN STEVEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS TRANSITORY LIFE
THE 7th DAY OF APRIL 1829
AGED 82 YEARS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 30th APRIL 1812JOHN STEVENS, MALTSTER.
   FIRST ALL DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID.
   TO WILLIAM HAYZLEDEN OF MILTON, SADDLER, £60, TO BE PAID WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER DEATH OF TESTATOR'S WIFE, ANN, FOR HIS TROUBLE IN THE EXECUTION OF THE TRUSTS IN THE WILL.
   TO JAMES GOUGE OF SITTINGBOURNE, LAND SURVEYOR, £10.
   HE WISHES TO MAKE PROVISION FOR HIS NEPHEW, SAMUEL STEVENS, WHO IS EMPLOYED IN THE MALTING TRADE CARRIED ON BY TESTATOR AND HIS BROTHER, BENJAMIN AT BAPCHILD.
   HIS EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES TO GIVE SAMUEL TESTATOR'S HALF SHARE OF THE BUSINESS, HE TO PAY ONLY FOR THE STOCK IN TRADE; ALSO TO SAMUEL ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS IN THE BUSINESS AT BAPCHILD, AS ON AN INVENTORY MADE BY THE TESTATOR.
   TRUSTEES TO LEND SAMUEL OUT OF THE RESIDUE OF THE ESTATE, £600, SAMUEL TO GIVE A BOND AND WARRANT OF ATTORNEY AS SECURITY FOR PAYMENT OF INTEREST AT 5% PER ANNUM, DURING THE LIFE OF TESTATOR'S WIFE, AFTER HER DEATH, HE GIVES SAMUEL £500, PART OF THE £600 AND THE REMAINING £100, 6 MONTHS AFTER HIS WIFE'S DEATH. TRUSTEES WILL NOT CALL UPON SAMUEL TO REPAY THE PRINCIPAL SUM DURING HIS AUNT'S LIFE, UNLESS HE DEFAULTS ON THE INTEREST PAYMENTS.
   TO HIS EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES, HIS HALF SHARE OF THE MALT HOUSE, COTTAGE, STABLES AT BAPCHILD, UPON TRUST, TO ALLOW SAMUEL TO USE AND OCCUPY IT, DURING HIS AUNT'S LIFE, SAMUEL TO PAY TO HIS AUNT ANN AN ANNUITY OF £10. AFTER HER DEATH, AND PAYMENT OD ARREARS OF THE ANNUITY AND ANNUAL INTEREST ON THE £600 AND PAYMENT OF THE £100, THEN THE MALT HOUSE AT BAPCHILD TO BE CONVEYED TO SAMUEL, FOR EVER.............
   TO HIS WIFE, HIS HOUSE AT SITTINGBOURNE AND THE FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA AND EFFECTS . AFTER HER DEATH, TO NEPHEW SAMUEL STEVENS, WILLIAM HAYZLEDEN AND JAMES GOUGE, UPON TRUST, TO BE SOLD AND PROCEEDS TO GO INTO HIS RESIDUARY PERSONAL ESTATE.
   REST AND RESIDUE, UPON TRUST, TO INVEST IN PUBLIC FUNDS WITH INTEREST PAID TO HIS WIFE, FOR LIFE. THE RESIDUE 6 MONTHS AFTER HER DEATH AND MONEY FROM SALE OF HIS HOUSE AND CONTENTS, TO BE DIVIDED AND SHARED AMONG HIS NEPHEWS AND NIECES, EQUALLY, THEY ARE, JAMES, ELIZABETH AND ANN, CHILDREN OF HIS LATE BROTHER, JOSEPH, WILLIAM AND BENJAMIN WRIGHT, SONS OF HIS SISTER ANN AND HER HUSBAND WILLIAM, OF ELTHAM, GARDENER AND JOHN TOWNSEND, SON OF SISTER, SARAH WIFE OF [                ] TOWNSEND OF [                    ], BERKSHIRE............................................
   WIFE ANN, HAYZLEDEN AND GOUGE ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: MARY ANN BATHURST, RICHARD BATHURST, SITTINGBOURNE AND E. CRUMP, HIS CLERK.
PROVED 16th JUNE 1818. VALUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS LESS THAN £2,000

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 2nd FEBRUARY 1825
ANN STEVENS.
   AFTER HER DEATH SHE WISHES MONEY in the FAVERSHAM SAVINGS BANK TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS, £10 TO HANNAH FARROW OF SITTINGBOURNE, WHO IS IS LIVING WITH HER SISTER AND BROTHER IN LAW. RESIDUE TO MRS ANN HAYZLEDEN WHO LIVES AT NEWINGTON, SHE ALSO TO HAVE HER WATCH, CLOTHES AND BED HANGINGS, THE LATTER RECENTLY PURCHASED. SHE REQUESTS THE SURVIVING EXECUTOR OF HER LATE HUSBAND TO SEE HER WILL IS CARRIED OUT.
SIGNS WILL WITH HER MARK.
WITNESSES: ELIZABETH MITCHELL AND D. GRACE.
PROVED 3rd JUNE 1828. GRANTED TO JAMES GOUGE, LAND SURVEYOR OF SITTINGBOURNE, SURVIVING EXECUTOR OF HER LATE HUSBAND. VALUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS, LESS THAN £100.

DATE OF DEATH STATED AS 29th MARCH 1829, SO, NOT CONSISTENT WITH INSCRIPTION

84 (C) HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

[                                   ]
[                                               ]
[                         ] STRO[NGHILL]
[                           ] OCTOBER? 17[   ]
AGED 66 YEARS
[                      ] STRONG[HILL]
[                       ] MAY 1779? AGED 22 YEARS

85 (D)

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
AMY WIFE OF
THOMAS SUTTON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 11th APRIL 1856
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO FOUR CHILDREN WHO
DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
VIZ. HENRY, THOMAS NOARES?,
FREDERICK AND EMMA
"A Kind, Indulgent Mother, a Warm
and Sincere Friend"

SWIFT SEE BOULDING

TANNER SEE BATE

86 (B) HEADSTONE

[          ]
[                                ]
ROBERT TAPLEY
OB. [    ] APRIL 1741
[                               ]

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 15th APRIL 1741ROBERT TAPLEY, HOUSE CARPENTER.
   HE IS SICK AND WEAK.
   TO WIFE SUSAN, FOR EVER, HIS HOUSE AND MALTHOUSE, BARN, STABLE, MILKHOUSE, GARDEN AND ORCHARD AND 18 ACRES OF ARABLE, PASTURE AND WOODLAND IN HARRIETSHAM AND LENHAM, LATELY OCCUPIED BY PETER CROUCHER, NOW BY JAMES BARHAM; HIS HOUSE IN SITTINGBOURNE, "OPPOSITE AGAINST THE CHURCH THERE" , IT WAS BUILT BY JOHN STEPHENS OF SITTINGBOURNE, CARPENTER, SINCE OCCUPIED BY TESTATOR AND NOW EMPTY.
   AFTER THE PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, THE RESIDUE , REAL AND PERSONAL, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, READY MONEY, INVESTED MONEY AND DEBTS, TO HIS WIFE, FOR EVER; SHE IS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: JOHN REEVE, EDWARD ELLEN AND J. BATCHELLER.
PROVED 25th APRIL 1741

87 (D) DARK GREY LEDGER, ILLEGIBLE IN PLACES, LYING
ON THE GROUND, CLOSE TO THE FOUNDATIONS OF A DESTROYED CHEST TOMB.

THE UPRIGHT STONE, WHICH WAS LYING ON TOP OF THE LEDGER, MAY BE A SIDE OR END PANEL? THE FOUNDATION, IN THE FOREGROUND LOOKS RATHER SQUARE IN RELATION TO THE LEDGER WHICH IS ABOUT SIX FEET LONG. IN THE BACKGROUND IS AN OLDER, ILLEGIBLE TOMB, I WONDER IF THIS IS ALSO OF THE TAPPENDEN FAMILY?

HERE LIETH INTERRED THE BODY OF JOHN
TAPPENDEN SON OF RICHARD AND MARY
TAPPENDEN OF CROWN KEY WHO DEP.
THIS LIFE [ MAY [    ] 1717]
[AGED 48 YEARS]
[                                                ]BODY OF
RICHARD TAPPENDEN [OF] CROWN
KEY HUSBAND OF [MARY TAPPENDEN
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE?}
[                  ] OCTOBER [   ] 169[4] AGED 6[   ] YEARS
LEAVING ISSUE [   ] SON [             ] DAUGHTERS
[                                                         ] CHILDREN
BY HER?
ALSO RICHARD TAPPENDEN JUNIOR SON
OF RICHARD & MARY TAPPENDEN OF
CROWN KEY DEPARTED THIS LIFE
21st OF JUNE 169[2] IN THE 18th ? YEAR
OF HIS AGE

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATE OBSCURERICHARD TAPPENDEN OF MILTON, MARINER.
HE IS SICK IN BODY.
   SON JOHN IS EXECUTOR. DESIRES TO BE BURIED IN SITTINGBOURNE CHURCHYARD IN THE SAME GRAVE AS FIRST WIFE MARY.
   TO DAUGHTER, UNA, £300 AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS "NOW" WIFE, MARY, ALSO BEDDING, BEDSTEAD, LINEN, [     ] AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
   CONCERNING JOHN LANES, OF MILTON, MARINER, WHO WAS MARRIED TO LATE DAUGHTER, ELLEN, [ obscure ], NOW IN TESTATOR'S CUSTODY, FOR BENEFIT OF THEIR DAUGHTERS, MARY AND KATHERINE LANES, ALL THE THINGS WHICH WERE THEIR MOTHER'S, 6 LARGE SILVER SPOONS, MARKED E.T., ONE SMALL SPOON? MARKED K.T.; A SILVER CUP MARKED R. T. E.; 4 GOLD RINGS; 1 PIECE OF GOLD VALUED, 23s 6d ; 1 HALF PIECE OF GOLD, VALUED, 11s 9d; 1 QUARTER PIECE OF GOLD, VALUED, 5s 10½ d; 1 SILVER NUTMEG GRATER AND 4 OLD 5s PIECES OF SILVER; SILVER SALT, SILVER CASE ?, TOOTH PICK IN FASHION OF AN ANCHOR?, 6 DIAPERS, 3 DIAPER CUPBOARDS AND CLOTHES; SUIT OF CHILD'S BED LINEN, 6 NAPKINS, 1 CHILD'S BED?, 14 APRONS, 2 LACE HANDKERCHIEFS, 1 PLAIN AND 2 PAIRS LACE SHEETS,1 RED MANTLE WITH SILVER AND GOLD LACE, 1 WHITE MANTLE, 1 RED MANTLE WITH? , 1 GREEN MANTLE, SILK? , 1 SILK GOWN AND PETTICOAT, 1 WHITE SARSENTT? HOOD, 1 COMMON PRAYER BOOK, SILVER PORRINGER MARKED N, 1 SILVER CORAL, HER MOTHER'S WEDDING RING, 3 OTHER GOLD RINGS, 1? PIECE OF GOLD VALUE 23s 6d, 5 QUARTER PIECES OF GOLD VALUED 21s 4 ½ d, SILVER BOX MARKED E.T., A SILVER CUP MARKED M.L., 5 SHILLING PIECES, ½ CROWN, 1 GILT MILLED SHILLING, AND OTHER SMALL PIECES OF MONEY VALUED 38s, 6 LARGE SILVER ? MARKED E.T., 1 SILVER SALT MARKED E.T., 1 SILVER THIMBLE, KNIFE AND FORK TIPPED WITH SILVER, PAIR OF SISSORS, WITH SILVER CHAIN, 1 SILVER BODKIN MARKED E.T., 1 SILVER WHISTLE, AMBER NECKLACE, 1 HOLLAND SHEET WITH LACE ? , 1 WHITE SATIN MANTLE, 6 DIAPERS? , 1 DAMASK CUPBOARD CLOTH, 7 FLAX NAPKINS, 1 WHITE ROCKETT, 2 HOLLAND PILLOW BEARES, 1? APRON, 1 LACED? , 3 PAIRS FINE SHEETS, PAIR OF DOUBLE LACED RUFFLES, 1? SCARF, BLACK TAFFETY HOOD, 2 WHITE SARSNETT HOODS, 1 CORNET?, A SUIT OF CHILD'S BED LINEN, WITH SATIN SLEEVES, 1 LACED SUIT AND HEAD BAND?, PAIR OF SILK GLOVES, FLOWERED SILVER PIN CUSHION, 1 [      ] WITH SILVER AND GOLD LACE, 1 SILK BLUE PETTICOAT, PAIR OF SILK SLEEVES, BIBLE MARKED E.T., 1 BLUE SILK PARRENTEEN GOWN, SILK TABBY PETTICOAT, A BOOK ENTITLED " THE GREAT ASSIZE", A RED RIBBON, A WHITE RIBBON, FOR A MANTLE, ONE MARKED R.E.T.
   JOHN LANES IS BOUND TO HIM IN THE SUM OF £200, LANES IS TO LEAVE HIS DAUGHTERS, £50 AT HIS DEATH, EXECUTORS TO KEEP BOND.
   TO GRAND DAUGHTERS, MARY AND KATHERINE LANES, £50 EACH AT 21 OR DAY OF MARRIAGE.
   TO SON JOHN, HIS HALF SHARE OF 2 HOYS AND THE RIGGING AND TACKLE AND HIS 2 HOUSES IN SITTINGBOURNE AND BAPCHILD, ONE PURCHASED FROM MARY DIV?????, FRANCIS MOORE AND ANNA HIS WIFE, AND THOMAS DIVIA????? AND ELIZABETH HIS WIFE. ALSO SEVERAL HOUSES IN MILTON LATE OCCUPIED BY ABRAHAM HARPER, WILLIAM BART, GENT. AND WIDOW ANDERSON, TO JOHN FOR LIFE.
   AFTER HIS DEATH, TO HIS LAWFUL CHILDREN, IN DEFAULT TO DAUGHTER UNA AND HER HEIRS, IN DEFAULT, TO TO HIS GRAND DAUGHTERS, MARY AND KATHERINE LANES AND THEIR HEIRS, IN DEFAULT, THEN TO HIS COUSIN, JAMES BROWN OF PLUCKLEY, YEOMAN, AND HIS HEIRS, FOR EVER.
   AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS NOW WIFE, TO DAUGHTER UNA, THE HOUSE HE LIVES IN IN MILTON, FOR LIFE, AFTER HER DEATH TO HER CHILDREN, IN DEFAULT, TO SON JOHN AND HIS HEIRS, IN DEFAULT, TO TO GRAND DAUGHTERS, MARY AND KATHERINES AND THEIR CHILDREN, IN DEFAULT, TO COUSIN JAMES BROWN, FOR EVER.
   HIS HOUSE AT TONGE, LATELY OCCUPIED BY [      ] BISHOPP AND 2 HOUSES IN MILTON AND BOBBING LATELY OCCUPIED BY THOMAS FLETCHER , WALTER LEE AND MARGARET HARRIS, WIDOW, TO SON JOHN AND HIS HEIRS, IN DEFAULT AS IN THE PREVIOUS SUCCESSIONS.
   RESIDUE AFTER PAYMENT OF DEBTS AND LEGACIES, TO SON JOHN, FOER EVER.
WITNESSES: JOHN LEENARD, THOMAS BENNITT AND WILLIAM BACK.
PROVED 2nd NOVEMBER 1694

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 16th MAY 1717
JOHN TAPPENDEN, OF CROWN KEY, GENTLEMAN.
   TO SON RICHARD, £700, AS FOLLOWS, £300 WHEN HE COMPLETES HIS APPRENTICESHIP, £300 12 MONTHS AFTER THAT AND 12 MONTHS LATER, THE REMAINING £100; TO SON WILLIAM AT 21, £600; TO SON THOMAS AT 21, £700; TO HIS WIFE, JOHANNA, FURNITURE IN HIS BEST CHAMBER AND BED CHAMBER, HER CHOICE OF 6 PAIRS OF SHEETS, , 6 TOWELS, 24 NAPKINS, ALSO A SILVER TANKARD MARKED J.T.J., ALSO FOR HER LIFETIME, 2 FIELDS ADJACENT TO HER JOINTURE LAND IN MURSTON, WHICH HE PURCHASED FROM JOHN FRY, ALSO SEVERAL SMALL PIECES OF LAND AND A LITTLE WOOD, VALUE £5, IN BOUGHTON COURT ? ADJOINING HER OWN ESTATE.
   TO SON RICHARD HIS HOUSE AND 10 ACRES OF HOP GROUND IN BOUGHTON UNDER BLEANE, FOR EVER.
   TO SON JAMES, AN ANNUITY OF £50 FROM LAND AT LENHAM OCCUPIED BY RICHARD WAKELY.
   WIFE, JOHANNA TO RECEIVE THE ANNUITY DURING HIS MINORITY, FOR HIS MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW.
   TO SON CHARLES, HIS BARN AND LAND AT ON THE HILL AT LENHAM AND MEADOW, OCCUPIED BY RICHARD BRENCHLEY AT LENHAM, FOR EVER.
   HIS WIFE TO RECEIVE THE RENTS WHILE CHARLES IS A MINOR, AS FOR SON JAMES.
   TO SON WILLIAM, HIS 3 HOUSES IN MILTON, OCCUPIED BY THOMAS DOE, NICHOLAS JACKSON AND WILLIAM BECK?, ALS THE YARD CALLED POORES' YARD OCCUPIED BY BECK AND JACKSON, ALSO 20 ACRES OF WOODLAND IN LENHAM IN HIS OWN OCCUPATION, FOR EVER.
   TO SON THOMAS, HIS HOUSE IN SITTINGBOURNE AND HIS HOUSE IN LYNSTEAD, OCCUPIED BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIS, FOR EVER.
   THE RESIDUE, REAL AND PERSONAL TO SON JOHN, FOR EVER, JOHN IS EXECUTOR.
   SON JOHN, SHOULD PRESENT HIS MOTHER, AND HIS AUNT AND UNCLE BANNISTER AND HIS BROTHERS WITH A "HANDSOME SUIT OF MOURNING".
   IF HE DIES AT SITTINGBOURNE, HE WISHES TO BE BURIED IN THE PARISH CHURCHYARD IN HIS FATHER'S TOMB AND A BLACK MARBLE STONE LAID OVER HIM.
   HIS FRIENDS, RICHARD EASSELL, JOHN SMITH, NICHOLAS JACKSON, AUGUSTINE COBB, RICHARD ELDEN AND JOHN BATCHELLER TO BE PALL BEARERS.
   IF ONE IS MISSING, THEN CAPTAIN SAMUEL BELCHER TO TAKE HIS PLACE.
   IF HIS WIFE DIES DURING THE MINORITY OF SONS JAMES AND CHARLES, HE APPOINTS BROTHER (IN LAW) JACOB BANNISTER TO BE TRUSTEE FOR THEM. AND USES THEIR INCOME AS STATED BEFORE.
   IF BANNISTER SUBSEQUENTLY DIES DURING THEIR MINORITY, HE LEAVES THEM TO CARE OF SON JOHN AS HE HAS DIRECTED.
WITNESSES: NICHOLAS MANNOOCH, JOHN BRENCHLEY AND RICHARD BUTLER.

CODICIL 18th MAY 1717
   TO WIFE, JOHANNA, £100, TO HIS SONS, A HOUSE, 2 BARNS, 1 DOVE HOUSE AND SEVERAL ACRES OF ARABLE AND PASTURE, KNOWN AS HOBLETTS IN LENHAM, PURCHASED FROM JOHN TURNER AND NOW OCCUPIED BY RICHARD BRENCHLEY, FOR EVER, REST OF WILL RATIFIED.
WITNESSES, AS FOR WILL.
PROVED 29th MAY 1717

88 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM TERREY
DIED MAY 24th 1843
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO JANE TERREY
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOV. 7th 18[57]
AGED 66 YEARS

REAR
(OR ORIGINAL FRONT?)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
WILLIAM TERREY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 23rd OF JANUARY 1816
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM TERREY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN HIS INFANCY

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 30th SEPTEMBER 1833WILLIAM TERREY, BREWER..
TO THOMAS TONGE VALLANCE OF SITTINGBOURNE AND WIFE, JANE TERREY, £50 OD 3% CONSOLIDATED BANK ANNUITIES, UPON TRUST, TO PAY INTEREST TO HIS DAUGHTER, MARY ANN, WIFE OF [ ] COCHRANE OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY, WOOLWICH, FOR LIFE, INDEPENDENT OF PRESENT OR FUTURE HUSBAND.
AFTER HER DEATH, UPON TRUST, TO PAY THE INTEREST TO HER CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED AT 21. IN DEFAULT OF CHILDREN, THEN CONTINUING ON TRUST. REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS TRUSTEES, TO PAY ANNUAL PRODUCE TO WIFE, JANE, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, UPON TRUST, TO PAY REMAINDER AND THE £50 STOCK, EQUALLY AMONG ALL HIS CHILDREN, EXCEPT MARY, WHO ARE LIVING AT TIME OF HIS WIFE'S DEATH. HIS TRUSTEES ARE HIS EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: WILLIAM VALLANCE, JAMES VALLANCE AND GEORGE GROSVENOR.
PROVED 10th AUGUST 1843. GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS VALUE LESS THAN £800
POWER RESERVED TO THOMAS TONGE VALLANCE.

89 (C) HEADSTONE

[IN MEMORY OF]
MARY ANN
WIFE OF THOMAS TILLEY
WHO DIED [    ] NOVEMBER [           ]
AGED 27? YEARS
ALSO SARAH LANG[RAHAM ?]
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS TILLEY
WHO DIED THE 15th? OF JUNE ? 184[   ]
AGED [    ] YEARS

THOMAS TILLEY IS PROBABLY THE PLUMBER, GLAZIER AND PAINTER IN THE STAPLETON 1838 DIRECTORY. HE DIED IN 1848, LEAVING A P.C.C. WILL HE ALSO APPEARS IN THE 2nd AFFIDAVIT AFTER ELIZABETH TIRNER'S WILL, 1838.

90 (A) HEADSTONE SEVERELY ERODED AT TOP AND BOTTOM

[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
[JAMES TONGE]
[DIED FEBRUARY 1781]
ALSO
THOMAS TONGE
SON OF THE ABOVE JAMES TONG
WHO DIED DECEMBER [ ]
1807
AGED 60 ? YEARS
[                ?                ]
[                ?                ]
[           ?           ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 19th NOVEMBER 1777JAMES TONGE, BREWER.
   ALL HIS LAND PLANTED WITH FRUIT TREES, KNOWN AS GREAT HOLDRIDGE AND ABOUT 1 ACRE, IN SITTINGBOURNE, TO SON JAMES, FOR EVER.
   TO JOHN SMITH BARLING OF FAVERSHAM, GENTLEMAN, £2,000, UPON TRUST, TO INVEST IN GOVERNMENT FUNDS OR OTHER SECURITIES AND THE INTEREST TO BE PAID TO SON JAMES, FOR LIFE. AFTER HIS SON'S DEATH, THE £2,000 TO BE EQUALLY SHARED BETWEEN ALL OF SON JAMES'S CHILDREN. IF JAMES DIES LEAVING NO CHILDREN LIVING, THEN TO SON THOMAS AND DAUGHTERS, DOROTHY ANN AND SARAH TONGE AND GRANDSON, WILLIAM VALLANCE.
   TO SON WILLIAM, £200; TO DAUGHTERS DOROTHY AND SARAH, £100 EACH; TO GRANDSON, WILLIAM VALLANCE, £2,000 AT 21 YEARS. £100 TO BE LAID OUT TO PLACE WILLIAM VALLANCE IN A TRADE OR PROFESSION, AS HE CHOOSES, WILLIAM VALLANCE ALSO TO HAVE ALL HIS CLOTHES.
   TO JOHN SMITH BARLING, £20 TO PAY TO DAUGHTER ELIZABETH, WIFE OF JOHN VALLANCE, ALSO TO ELIZABETH AN ANNUITY OF £20, FOR LIFE.
   TO HIS DAUGHTERS, DOROTHY AND SARAH, ALL THE HOP POLES IN HIS 10 ACRE HOP GROUND AT      ?      LEAD IN SITTINGBOURNE AND MILTON ABD HOP CROP. THEY CAN OCCUPY THE LAND AND DRY THE HOPS, THEY ALSO TO HAVE HIS "NEW ORDERED" OAST HOUSE AND MALT HOUSE, FORMERLY CALLED JACKSON'S BARN IN SITTINGBOURNE, GRATIS.
   THEY TO BAG AND LAY THE HOPS IN THE OAST AND MALT HOUSE, FOR ONE MONTH AFTER THE SEASON, AS LONG AS THEY USE THE HOP GROUND. ANY OF HIS DAUGHTERS CAN OCCUPY HIS HOUSE ADJOINING THE RED LYON INN IN SITTINGBOURNE, LATE OCCUPIED BY THOMAS TEMPLEMAN AND FOR AS LONG AS SHE/ THEY CHOOSE, GRATIS.
   TO DAUGHTER, DOROTHY, THE FURNITURE IN HIS BEST FORE CHAMBER, EXCEPT THE CASH BOX AND IT'S CONTENTS; TO DAUGHTER SARAH THE FURNITURE IN THE BACK CHAMBER, EXCEPT THE GREEN BED AND TWO PAIRS OF SHEETS; TO SON THOMAS, HIS CASH BOX AND CONTENTS, AND      ?      IN THE GREAT PARLOUR.
   REST AND RESIDUE OF FURNITURE TO HIS 3 DAUGHTERS, EQUALLY SHARED. HE DESIRES HIS DAUGHTERS TO GIVE DAUGHTER ELIZABETH VALLANCE, "A FEW NECESSARIES" ALL SILVER PLATE TO SON THOMAS AND DAUGHTERS, DOROTHY AND SARAH AND GRANDSON WILLIAM VALLANCE, EQUALLY SHARED.
   TO THE POOR     ?      AND POOR WIDOWS IN SITTINGBOURNE, £10, DISTRIBUTED AMONG THEM BY HIS EXECUTOR. HE CHARGES HIS PROPERTY, EXCEPT LAND ALREADY GIVEN TO SON JAMES, AND ALL GOODS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS ALREADY BEQUEATHED, WITH PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS AND LEGACIES.
   TO THE MAINTENANCE OF GRANDSON, WILLIAM VALLANCE, AN ANNUITY OF £20. ALL HIS PROPERTY EXCEPT THAT ALREADY CHARGED, TO SON THOMAS, WHO IS EXECUTOR .
WITNESSES: JOHN CUMMING, PETER FLINT AND SAMUEL FLINT
PROVED 16th FEBRUARY 1781

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 28th APRIL 1806
THOMAS TONGE, GENTLEMAN.
   FIRST, ALL DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID.
   TO SISTER DOROTHY ANN GRAYLING OF SITTINGBOURNE, WIDOW, ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, PLATE, CHINA, EASY MONEY, PROPERTY AND EFFECTS, ALSO £3,000.
   IF DOROTHY DIES IN HIS LIFETIME, HER LEGACY TO NEPHEW THOMAS GRAYLING, SON OF DOROTHY, AND £400.
   TO SISTER SARAH TONGE, SPINSTER OF SITTINGBOURNE, £100. TO SARAH FOWLE, WIDOW, OF ADAM FOWLE, LATE OF CANTERBURY, BUTCHER, £20. ALSO TO THOMAS GRAYLING, HIS HOUSE AND FARM AT SHOTTINGTON? GREEN AT CHILHAM, OCCUPIED BY WILLIAM WYLES; TO DOROTHY GRAYLING AND SARAH TONGE, HIS HOUSE IN SITTINGBOURNE NOW OCCUPIED BY THEM, FOR LIFE; AFTER THE SURVIVOR'S DEATH, TO NEPHEW WILLIAM VALLANCE OF SITTINGBOURNE, BREWER, FOR EVER, HE ALSO TO HAVE RESIDUE AND IS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: THOMAS DERING, OF SITTINGBOURNE, GRAZIER, JOHN ARNDELL OF SITTINGBOURNE, CARRIER AND RICHARD BATHURST, ATTORNEY OF SITTINGBOURNE.
PROVED 16th JANUARY 1807.

TURNER SEE STANTON

91(A) CHEST TOMB WITH "MEDIEVAL" STYLE DECORATION

VALLANCE TOMB, DESIGNED BY AYMER VALLANCE?

WEST END
HERE LIES THOMAS

SOUTH SIDE
WILLIAM VALLANCE BORN MARCH 1829

EAST SIDE
DIED 18th NOVEMBER 1902

NORTH SIDE
PACE(?) AVE DE PROFUNDIS AMEN

VALLANCE WAS A CAREER ARMY OFFICER.
THIS TOMB WAS PROBABLY DESIGNED BY VALLANCE'S SON, AYMER VALLANCE, THE ANTIQUARY AND ASSOCIATE AND BIOGRAPHER OF WILLIAM MORRIS AND CONTRIBUTOR TO THE ARCHAEOLOGIA CANTIANA.

FROM A MAIDSTONE NEWSPAPER 27th NOVEMBER 1902
"THE LATE CAPTAIN VALLANCE---- THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE CAPTAIN T. W. VALLANCE, OF AYMERS, TOOK PLACE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, AT ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCHYARD.
THE HYMNS WERE "JESUS LIVES, NO LONGER NOW", AND "TEN THOUSAND TIMES, TEN THOUSAND". THE OFFICIATING CLERGY WERE THE REV. T.G.L. LUSHINGTON (VICAR OF SITTINGBOURNE), R.B. BARBER (RECTOR OF ELMLEY), AND T.J. SEWELL (VICAR OF LYNSTEAD). SEVERAL HANDSOME FLORAL TRIBUTES WERE TO BE SEEN ON THE COFFIN. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE YOUNGEST SON OF THE DECEASED, WHO IS IN SOUTH AFRICA, EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY WAS PRESENT.
AMONG OTHERS WHO ATTENDED THE FUNERAL WERE MR ALLEN TASSELL, DR. PRIDEUX SELBY, MR R.G.E. LOCKE, MR F. GARELL BARNES, LIEUT,. COL. TYLER, LORD TEYNHAM, MR R. MERCER, MR F.G. GIBSON, MR W.J. HARRIS, ETC. THE INTERMENT WAS WITNESSED BY A LARGE GATHERING OF PEOPLE"

WANSTALL SEE LINSELL

92 (C) HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
ROBERT HUBBLE
WHIBLEY
BORN 27th NOV. 1822
DIED 20th JAN 1825
ELIZABETH S.
WHIBLEY
BORN 11th JULY 1826
DIED 10th JULY 1847

93 (D) HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
MARY WHITE
LATE OF MURSTON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 1st OF FEBRUARY 1822
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO ROBERT SEATH, YEOMAN
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
LATE OF EAST HALL WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th OF MARCH 1823
AGED 68 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 13th FEBRUARY 1820MARY WHITE, OF MURSTON, WIDOW.
   DESIRES TO BE BURIED IN SITTINGBOURNE CHURCHYARD AS NEAR TO HER PARENTS AS POSSIBLE.
   ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, BOOKS, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, CLOTHES, RINGS AND ORNAMENTS OF HER PERSON AND MONEY, TO DAUGHTER, SOPHIA ANN COWLAND WIFE OF THOMAS COWLAND OF CANTERBURY, BRAZIER, ABSOLUTELY.
   RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE, AFTER PAYMENT OF DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, TO HER 3 SONS, JOHN, THOMAS AND RICHARD AND DAUGHTER SOPHIA COWLAND, EQUALLY SHARED.
   SONS JOHN AND THOMAS ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: SARAH FOUGAMBLE? AND JOHN BUCKTON OF CANTERBURY, ATTORNEY.

CODICIL 7th DECEMBER 1820
SHE IS NOW WEAK IN BODY.
   SHE HAD BEQUEATHED RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE TO HER SONS AND DAUGHTER. SON RICHARD HAS SINCE DIED, LEAVING 3 CHILDREN, JOHN, RICHARD AND MARY, ALL MINORS, SO HIS SHARE TO HIS CHILDREN AT 21 YEARS. IN MEANTIME, MONEY TO BE INVESTED IN PUBLIC FUNDS AND INTEREST TOWARDS THEIR MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION AND PLACING OUT.
WITNESSES: ELIZABETH? MITCHELL AND SOPHIA LOUDWELL.
PROVED 14th MAY 1822. SOPHIA COWLAND HAS ALSO SINCE DIED . POWER RESERVED TO THOMAS WHITE.
PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 2nd JANUARY 1822ROBERT SEATH, OF EASTHALL, MURSTON, GENTLEMAN.
   FIRST, HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID FROM REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE.
   INTEREST FROM £800 TO SISTER MARY WHITE, FOR LIFE, AFTER HER DEATH, THEN £800 TO JOHN AND THOMAS WHITE AND SOPHIA COWLAND, SONS AND DAUGHTER OF SISTER MARY.
   £600 TO JOHN BEAKE SEATH OF TONGE, YEOMAN AND THOMAS WHITE OF MURSTON, YEOMAN, UPON TRUST, THEY TO INVEST THE MONEY IN REAL OR GOVERNMENT FUNDS, FOR THE CHILDREN OF NEPHEW, RICHARD WHITE, EQUALLY SHARED AT 21, IN THE MEANTIME, THE INTEREST TOWARDS THEIR MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION.
   TO SOPHIA COWLAND, £400; TO JOHN WHITE, £1,000; TO NIECES ANN AND ELIZABETH WHITEHEAD, £100 EACH..........................................................
   TO NEPHEWS, JOHN BEAKE SEATH AND THOMAS WHITE, ALL REAL ESTATE VESTED IN HIM AS TRUSTEE OR MORTGAGEE.......................................
THE LATTER ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: ROBERT HINDE, JUNIOR, M. HINDE AND JAMES TAYLOR.

CODICIL 30th JUNE 1822
MARY WHITE, HIS SISTER, IS NOW DEAD. HE REVOKES THE LEGACY OF £800 TO JOHN AND THOMAS WHITE AND SOPHIA COWLAND AND THE £800 WILL NOW BE PART OF HIS RESIDUARY PERSONAL ESTATE.
PROVED 22nd JULY 1823

94 (C) HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
SARAH THE WIFE OF
THOMAS WHITE
OF EAST HALL IN THE PARISH
OF MURSTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] OF FEBRUARY 1823
AGED 3[   ] YEARS
[                             ] ISSUE
[                              ] DAUGHTER, VIZ.
THOMAS [                                            ]

95 (D) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN WHITE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 18th OF JANUARY 1829
AGED 56? YEARS
ALSO SIX CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY
LEAVING A WIDOW FOUR SONS
AND ONE DAUGHTER
RICHARD, ROBERT, GEORGE
JOHN AND MARIA
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE
ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 27th OF NOVEMBER 183[ ]
AGED [ ] YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 17th JANUARY 1829JOHN WHITE, IRONMONGER.
   FIRST, DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID.
   ALL FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD PROPERTY AND LAND, READY MONEY, INVESTMENTS, RENT ARREARS, DEBTS, GOODS, CHATTELS, STOCK IN TRADE AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO HIS WIFE, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, THEN TO HIS CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED AT 21 YEARS..................................
   TO WIFE SARAH, THOMAS WHITE OF MURSTON, GENTLEMAN AND SON RICHARD, REAL ESTATE VESTED IN HIM AS TRUSTEE OT MORTGAGEE...........................................
   THE LATTER THREE ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: JOHN HINDE, THOMAS RUFF AND THOMAS ADAMS.
PROVED 3rd SEPTEMBER 1829.

96 (C) HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELEANOR WIFE OF
STEPHEN WILLCOCK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] MARCH 1819
AGED 27? YEARS

97 (C) HEADSTONE

[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
STEPHEN WILLCOCK
WHO DIED THE 17th OF SEPTEMBER
18[25]
AGED 37 YEARS

98 (C) HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
MR WILLIAM HO[PPER] [WILLSON]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [   ] DAY OF MARCH 1833
AGED 54? YEARS
[                                         ]
[                                         ]
[                                         ]
ALSO
[Illegible]
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[THE] [ ] DAY OF APRIL 184[   ]?
AGED 64 ? YEARS

Index of Names - from gravestones only

Names Index
ABBOT 1
ALEXANDER 2
ARNDELL 3

BACK 4
BALLARD 5
BARNES 6, 7
BATE 8, 9, 10
BAX 11
BIRCH 12
BOULDING 13
BRENCHLEY 14
BUFF 24
BURLEY 15

CLEAVE 16
CLIFFORD 17, 18, 19
COLLEY 20
COOPER 21, 22
COULTER 23
COWLAND 24
CRIGHTON 25
CROGGON 26
CRUTTENDEN 27

DEACON 28
DEAN 29
DENNIS 30
DIVERS 50
DRAYSON 31, 32

EASON 33
EDMONDS 34
EPPS 50

FARRINGTON 35
FINNIS 36

GARRETT 38, 39, 40, 41
GIBBONS 42
GLOVER 43
GORDELIER 44
GOUGE 45
GREEN 46

HALMARACK 47
HASSELLS 48
HOGBEN 49
HOGWOOD 50
HOPPER 98
HUBBLE 92
HUNT 51
HURD 52IRONS 4
IVES 53

JACKSON 54

KEEPPEN 12
KEYES 55
KING 56
KINGSMILL 57
KNOWLES 58, 59

LANG 60
LANGRAHAM ? 89
LINSELL 61
LISHMAN 62
LYON 63

MASTERS 64
MILLENOR 65
MITCHELL 66
MOORE 67

PARKINSON 68
PARKS 69
PAXTON 72
PHILLIPE 70
PILES 71
POWNOLL 72RAWLINGS 35
REASON 73, 74, 75
REDFORD 47
REEVES 74
ROUSE 76

SARGENT 77
SEATH 36,78,79,93,94,95
SENIOR 80
SHARP 81
STANTON 82
SURGEON 83
STEVENS 84
STRONGHILL 85

TANNER 10
TAPLEY 86
TAPPENDEN 87
TERREY 88
TILLEY 89
TONGE 90

VALLANCE 91

WANSTALL 61
WHIBLEY 92
WHITE 93
WILLCOCK 96, 97
WILLSON 98

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Some Monumental Inscriptions in the Burial ground in Rochester Castle Moat, belonging to St Nicholas Church, Rochester

Some Monumental Inscriptions in the Burial ground in Rochester Castle Moat, belonging to St Nicholas Church, Rochester. Transcribed by D. E. WILLIAMS February 2017.

Burials in Rochester Castle moat, adjacent to St Nicholas Church, from the South-West

The headstones, and one ledger, (Edwards and Finch), are on the north wall and the other ledgers are grouped together, the Wildash stone is somewhat detached, to the north west. St. Nicholas church is in the centre, behind the trees, with the Cathedral on the right.

The Maidstone Journal, 24th may 1842, has a brief note concerning Rochester, "in levelling a part of the ditch of Rochester Castle, to form an additional burying ground for St Nicholas parish, the workmen during the last week, have excavated a number of sculls , & other human bones a few feet below the surface. The date of the deposit of these remains is subject of interesting conjecture." So, we have a date of 1842 for the establishment of this ground, which remained in use, for new graves, until the opening of St Nicholas cemetery in 1856.

The earliest date, on two monuments , ( apart from a cenotaphic one), is 1843.

One of the ledgers, (Wavell), is definitely in situ but others may not be, some are rather too close to each other.

The Royal Engineers' Museum and Library holds photographs taken in Rochester, c. 1869, by the royal engineers' photographic section. One is a very clear view of the moat burial ground. At that date, there were considerably more monuments than exist today, it is very likely that when the ground was cleared by the local authority, probably in the early 1960's, many of the monuments were destroyed, this is reinforced by the fact that the surviving headstones, more or less, fit the space available on the wall, (the castle walls probably could not be used for this purpose). The few gaps probably mark the position of crumbled headstones? There is a poor record of local authority involvement in the 1960's, for instance, at St Mary Magdalene, Gillingham, over 500 monuments were destroyed. Fortunately, a first class transcription of all the churchyard monuments was made by Captain Connolly, R.E. in 1862, and re-transcribed, by the present writer, with wills and other notes added and are now on the Kent Archaeological Society web site.

D. E. Williams
Borstal, Rochester
February 17th 2017

The numbers of the headstones (and one ledger) in [ ] brackets, refer to their position on the wall, east to west. Some monuments are very eroded and most headstones are partly buried. Missing details come from the burial registers. All are listed below in alphabetical order.

1. [1] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SON OF
JOSEPH & MARIA ANDERSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE [ ] OCTOBER 1855
[AGED] [20 ] YEARS
ALSO [JOSEPH] ANDERSON
[WHO DEPARTED] THIS LIFE
[ON THE] [ ] FEBRUARY ] 1856
[AGED 45 YEARS]

1851 CENSUS, JOSEPH ANDERSON, MASTER PIPEMAKER, THE COMMON, EMPLOYING 3 MEN AND 3 APPRENTICES.

2. [2] ILLEGIBLE HEADSTONE

3. [ - ] LEDGER

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES SAMUEL
SON OF
JAMES ATKINS R. N.
AND HANNAH HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] OF APRIL 1848
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[THE] [ ] OF DECEMBER 1854
IN HIS 37th YEAR

4. [ - ] LEDGER

BENEATH THIS STONE
LIE THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
HENRY BENNETT
CASHIER OF THE ROCHESTER
AND CHATHAM SAVINGS BANK
HE DIED ON THE 18th DECEMBER
1852
AGED 75 YEARS

5. [13] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY DENT
THE BELOVED SON OF
THOMAS AND ELIZABETH DENT
OF SOUTH FERRIBY, LINCOLNSHIRE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AT ROCHESTER
ON THE 17th OF MARCH 1856
AGED 18 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
"[ ]the Ground"

6. [8] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ELIZA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN CHRISTOPHER DREYHEL[LER]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ON] THE 12th DAY OF FEBRUARY [1848]
IN THE 36th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO ................?.............................?

7. [19] LEDGER, ON NORTH WALL UPRIGHT, PART BURIED

[                                       ]
MARY ANN EDWARDS
[WHO] DEPARTED [THIS LIFE]
[ON THE] [    ] DAY [OF SEPTEMBER] 1842
AGED 5 YEARS
[ALSO] MARY FINCH
[WHO DIED [    ] FEBRUARY 1851]
[AGED 75 YEARS]

FINCH SEE EDWARDS

8. [18] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES LUFF FREELAND
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 14th? OF JUNE 1843
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO OF ANN FREELAND
[MOTHER?] OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DEPART]ED THIS LIFE
[THE] [ ] OF MARCH 1845]
[AGED 74 YEARS]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 27th FEBRUARY 1843ANN FREELAND, WIDOW, WHARFAGE AND HOY BUSINESS.
FIRST, ALL DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, PAID.
   TO DAUGHTERS, HARRIET AND SOPHIA, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, VESSEL CALLED "BARGE OWNER'S DELIGHT", HORSES, WAGONS,    ?    , BUSINESS, READY MONEY, INVESTMENTS , DEBTS AND REST OF ESTATE AND EFFECTS.
   FRIEND STEPHEN STEELE OF STROOD, SURGEON AND JOHN COLES OF ROCHESTER, BROKER ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: GEORGE ACWORTH, SOLICITOR, ROCHESTER AND ALFRED MORGAN, HIS CLERK.
   PROVED 12th APRIL 1845 POWER RESERVED TO STEPHEN STEELE.

1838 PIGOT DIRECTORY, ANN FREELAND, BARGE OWNER, FREELAND WHARF.

9. [ - ] LEDGER

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
FREDERICK SON OF
DAVID & LOUISA FREELAND
WHO DIED THE 8th OF MARCH 1847
AGED 6 YEARS
ALSO OF LOUISA ROSE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 12th OF MARCH 1848
AGED 1 YEAR AND 9 MONTHS
ALSO
LOUISA FREELAND
WIFE OF
DAVID FREELAND
WHO DIED THE 6th OF APRIL 1871
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
DAVID FREELAND
WHO DIED THE 6th OF DEC 1891
AGED 82 YEARS

DAVID FREELAND AND HIS SISTERS, HARRIET AND SOPHIA ,WERE IN THE WHARFAGE AND HOY BUSINESS BUT IN 1853 WERE RECORDED IN THE GAZETTE AS BEING IMPRISONED AS INSOLVENT DEBTORS. IN THE 1881 CENSUS, DAVID FREELAND IS COLLECTOR OF THE CITY DUES.

10. [ 9] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR CALEB FURRELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th OF DECEMBER 1852
[IN THE 42nd] YEAR OF HIS AGE
[ ]
[ ]

FURRELL WAS ELECTED AS PARISHIONERS' CHURCHWARDEN..HE WAS COLLECTOR OF THE BOROUGH RATES FROM 1844 – 45. WEST KENT GUARDIAN

GRAHAM SEE WAVELL

11. [16] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
RICHARD HART ESQ.
LATE LIEUT. COL. IN THE ARMY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th DAY OF OCTOBER 1843
AGED 81 YEARS
"[                   ] Poor and Needy but
[                                                 ]
[                                      ] HART
[                                                         ]
[                   ]

12. [4]. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HANNAH BRIDGES JENNER
WIFE OF
GEORGE JENNER
[WHO DIED [ ] DECEMBER 1855]
[AGED 65 YEARS]

13. [6] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT JOHNS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 29th DAY OF JULY 1849
AGED 50 YEARS

JOHNS WAS A BRAZIER AND TIN PLATE WORKER, 1838 PIGOT DIRECTORY AND 1841 CENSUS.

14. [5] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND [ ] LAMB
[WHO DIED [ ] MARCH 1852]
[AGED 17 YEARS]

JAMES (BENJAMIN)? LAMB, HAIRDRESSER, 1838 PIGOT DIRECTORY

15. [12] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ABRAHAM LESTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 8th DAY OF JULY 18[47]
AGED 60 YEARS

LESTER WAS A BUTCHER, 1841 CENSUS.

16. [ - ] LEDGER

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
EMMA ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES & JANE ANN LESTER
WHO DIED THE 16th OF SEPTEMBER
1851 AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY ANN DAUGHTER OF
JAMES & MARY ANN LESTER
WHO DIED THE 30th? OF MARCH 1860
AGED 60 YEARS
[ALSO] SARAH SECOND WIFE
[OF] JAMES LESTER
WHO DIED THE 30th OF JU[NE] [1865]
[AGED] 74 YEARS
ALSO [F]REDERICK
[SON] OF THE ABOVE
[CHARLES] & JANE ANN [LESTER]
[WHO DIED THE [   ]] OF [AUGUST 1869]
[AGED] [24?] YEARS
ALSO
CHARLES LESTER
[WHO DIED THE [    ] OF] NOVEMBER [1872]
[AGED 63 ? YEARS]
ALSO [JA]NE AN[N]
[WIFE OF TH]E ABOVE
[CHARLES] LES[TER]
[BORN [    ] ] NOVEMBER [1806?]
[DIED [                 ] ]EMBER [1890]

CHARLES LESTER WAS A BUTCHER, VARIOUS DIRECTORIES AND CENSUS.
HE AND HIS UNCLE, ABRAHAM, ABOVE, WERE TRAVELLING TO WROTHAM, WHEN THEY DISCOVERED THE BODY OF ROBERT DADD AT COBHAM, IN 1843, WHERE HE HAD BEEN MURDERED BY HIS MENTALLY ILL SON, THE ARTIST RICHARD DADD.

17. [10] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN [M]OODIE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 27th DAY [OF] DECEMBER 1844
AGED 72 YEARS]

MOODIE WAS A TAILOR, 1841 CENSUS AND 1838 PIGOT DIRECTORY

18. [14] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN SCOTT
WHO DIED IN JESUS THE 16th OF JULY 1847
AGED [69 ] [YEA]RS
ALSO OF AN[N WIFE OF ] THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [THE 16th OF NO]VEMBER 1852
[AGED] [77 ] [YEAR]S

ARCHDEACONRY COURT OF ROCHESTER WILL DATED 28th SEPTEMBER 1819JOHN SCOTT, MASTER MARINER OF 148 PENNINGTON STREET, ST. GEORGE IN THE EAST, MIDDLESEX.
   FIRST ALL DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID.
   TO WIFE, ANN, HIS SHIPS, VESSELS, SHARES OF SHIPS, MONEY, INVESTMENTS AND ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, BOOKS, PICTURES, DEBTS, ABSOLUTELY. NOT TO BE LIABLE TO THE DEBTS, POWER OR CONTROL OF THEIR CHILDREN, SHE HAS DISCRETION TO MAKE PROVISION OR ASSIST THEIR CHILDREN. ANN IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: JAMES ASHBUTT AND ELIZABETH HUNTER.
   PROVED AT ROCHESTER WHERE HE HAD LIVED IN ST. NICHOLAS PARISH FOR ABOUT 14 YEARS.
   VALUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS LESS THAN £1,500

ARCHDEACONRY COURT OF ROCHESTER WILL DATED 29th JULY 1847
ANN SCOTT, WIDOW, OF ST. NICHOLAS.
   ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO DAUGHTER, MARY SCOTT, ABSOLUTELY, MARY IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM WEBB HAYWARD, JOHN BABERTON ? AND JOHN NEWLYN, ALL OF ROCHESTER.
   PROVED 18th APRIL 1853 VALUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS, LESS THAN £800

19. [ - ] LEDGER

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ALICIA STUART
WIFE OF LT.? COL. GEO. [STUART]
WHO DIED [MARCH [ ] 1847]
[AGED 63 ? YEARS]
?
[ALSO]
[GEORGE STUART]
[WHO DIED [ ] JUNE 1860]
[AGED 74 YEARS

GEORGE STUART DIED AT PAINSWICK, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

20. [11] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
[WILL]IAM KELLY SMITH
[WHO DIED [ ] JUNE 1847]
[AGED 63 YEARS]
------------------Ground Level-------------
[ALSO THE ABOVE]
[WILLIAM KELLY SMITH]
[WHO DIED [ ] JULY 1851]
[AGED 70 YEARS]

21. [7] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SAMUEL TASSELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 30th DAY OF JUNE 1849
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO OF SUSANNAH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT. [ ] 1851
[AGED 73 YEARS]

TASSELL WAS A SHIPWRIGHT, 1841 CENSUS.

22. [15] HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH ANN
WIFE OF
SAMUEL [HUBB]ARD WADE
[WHO DEPARTED]THIS LIFE
[ ] SEPTEMBER 1844
[AGED 25 YEARS]

SAMUEL HUBBARD WADE, BASKET MAKER, GRAVEL WALK.

23. [3] HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
DAVID GREENFIELD GORDON WATT
SHIPWRIGHT AND LAMENTED
SON OF DAVID AND SARAH WATT
AND NATIVE OF SOUTHWICK
IN THE COUNTY OF DURHAM
WHO FELL FROM THE BRIG
[WEST K]ENT OF A[ ] AT
[ROCHEST]ER AND WAS
[DROWNED] [13th ] JUNE 1852]
[AGED 36 YEARS]

ROCHESTER GAZETTE, 22nd JUNE 1852"ACCIDENTAL DEATH – A JURY WAS EMPANNELLED AT THE QUEEN'S ARMS PUBLIC HOUSE, ST. NICHOLAS, ON MONDAY, BEFORE J. LEWIS, ESQ., CORONER, TO INQUIRE INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES ATTENDING THE DEATH OF DAVID GREENFIELD GORDON WATT, CARPENTER, BELONGING TO THE "WEST KENT" BRIG, WHO LOST HIS LIFE BY FALLING OVERBOARD FROM THAT SHIP, WHILST LYING IN BRIDGE REACH ON THE PREVIOUS DAY.
   SAMUEL MUSK, MATE OF THE VESSEL, DEPOSED THAT DECEASED WAS WITH HIM IN THE CABIN A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ELEVEN O'CLOCK ON SUNDAY MORNING AND LEFT HIM TO GO ON DECK; WHEN SHORTLY AFTERWARDS HE HEARD AN ALARM GIVEN THAT THERE WAS SOMEONE OVERBOARD. WITNESS HASTENED UPSTAIRS, BUT ALL HE SAW WAS A CAP ON THE WATER. HE OBTAINED GRAPPLING IRONS, AND ABOUT AN HOUR ELAPSED WHEN HE DRAGGED THE DECEASED UP A FEW YARDS FROM THE BRIG'S STERN, LIFE, OF COURSE, WAS EXTINCT.
   DECEASED WAS QUITE SOBER WHEN HE LEFT THE CABIN, AND WITNESS SAID HE HAD NOT THE LEAST REASON TO SUPPOSE THAT HE GOT INTO THE RIVER OTHERWISE THAN BY ACCIDENT.
   ANOTHER WITNESS DEPOSED THAT HE SAW THE DECEASED GET INTO THE BOAT ASTERN THE BRIG, AND ABOUT FIVE MINUTES AFTERWARDS HEARD HIM CALL OUT, AND ON LOOKING, SAW HIM IN THE WATER TRYING TO LAY HOLD ON THE BOAT'S PAINTER, IN WHICH, HOWEVER, HE DID NOT SUCCEED, BUT IMMEDIATELY SUNK BEFORE ANY ASSISTANCE COULD BE RENDERED.
   VERDICT - "ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED" THE DECEASED CAME FROM SUNDERLAND AND WAS ABOUT 36 YEARS OF AGE"
ON THE SAME PAGE, A NOTICE OF SHIPS ARRIVING IN ROCHESTER ON THE 12th OF JUNE, INCLUDING THE "WEST KENT", FROM SHIELDS, OWNED BY MONTAGUE.

24. [ - ] LEDGER

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ANN WAVELL
WIDOW OF THE
REV. WILLIAM WAVELL B.A.
OF CRICKLADE, WILTSHIRE
WHO DIED AT THE FREE SCHOOL,
ROCHESTER DECEMBER 3rd 18[47]
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY ANN
HER ELDEST DAUGHTER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
REV. JOHN GRAHAM M.A.
WHO DIED APRIL 15th 183[4]
AGED 24 YEARS
WHOSE REMAINS LIE INTERRED
IN THE CHURCHYARD OF IVER, BUCKS.

(Long Gap)

"The Memory of the Just is Blessed"

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 15th NOVEMBER 1845ANN WAVELL, WIDOW OF THE REV. WILLIAM WAVELL OF CRICKLADE, WILTSHIRE, BUT NOW OF ST. NICHOLAS, ROCHESTER.
   APPOINTS SON IN LAW, REV. JOHN GRAHAM OF ROCHESTER AND FRIEND EDWARD EWER OF CRICKLADE, ESQUIRE, TRUSTEES AND EXECUTORS.
   ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, BOOKS, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, CLOTHES, JEWELS, TRINKETS, TO DAUGHTER, MARIA WAVELL, ABSOLUTELY.
   TO JOHN GRAHAM, £50 AND ANOTHER £50, UPON TRUST, FOR HIM TO USE AT HIS DISCRETION TOWARDS THE PROMOTION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH; TO EDWARD EWER, 19 GUINEAS.
   LAND AT CRICKLADE, GREAT AND LITTLE COMMON GROUND, TELLAR'S GROUND, RUTTER'S GROUND, MOUNT GALLOP GROUND, NESBIT'S GROUND BROODICK'S ? GROUND AND CHELWORTH GREEN, ALL TOGETHER ABOUT 66 ACRES AND BUILDINGS ON THESE GROUNDS, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [           ] WILLS?, [           ] BLAKE, WILLIAM POULTON, [           ] SKINNER, [           ] GREENWOOD AND [           ] BULGER?, TO HER TRUSTEES, UPON TRUST. OUT OF THE RENTS THEY TO PAY FROM TIME TO TIME, TO HER BROTHER, WILLIAM POULTON, OF CALROT ?, CRICKLADE, AN ANNUITY OF £40 FOR LIFE. THE SURPLUS TO DAUGHTER, MARIA FOR HER LIFE. AFTER MARIA'S DEATH, UPON TRUST, FOR HER CHILDREN. IF MARIA HAS NO CHILDREN, THEN UPON TRUST, FOR GEORGE, SON OF HER LATE BROTHER, CHARLES WALTER POULTON AND FOR CHARLES AND ARTHUR SONS OF HER LATE BROTHER JOSEPH POULTON, FOR EVER, EQUALLY SHARED. TO HER SISTER IN LAW, ELIZABETH WIFE OF LATE BROTHER CHARLES, £200; TO NIECES, MARY, GEORGIANA, JANE AND MARIA, DAUGHTERS OF LATE BROTHER, CHARLES, £200 EACH.
   TRUSTEES CAN, WITH CONSENT OF DAUGHTER, SELL PARTS OF REAL ESTATE.
   TO TRUSTEES UPON TRUST, TWO SUMS OF £700 AND £850 IN THE 3% BANK ANNUITIES, £700 AND £850 TO BE INVESTED IN PUBLIC FUNDS, THE OTHER £700 TO BE DIVIDED INTO 7 PARTS, INTEREST OF 3/7 TO NEPHEW CHARLES WELLS SON OF SISTER MARY WELLS, 1/7 TO NIECE AMELIA WELLS, 1/7 FOR NIECE, MARY WELLS, 1/7 FOR NIECE ANN WELLS, THE REMAINING 1/7 TO CAROLINE WELLS, ALL DAUGHTERS OF SISTER MARY WELLS.
THE £850, UPON TRUST, FOR BENEFIT OF THE CHILDREN OF BROTHER IN LAW, ARTHUR WAVELL (USUALLY CALLED GENERAL WAVELL), WHO ARE LIVING AT TIME OF HER DAUGHTER'S DEATH.
   THE OTHER £700, UPON TRUST, FOR BENEFIT OF GEORGE DANE, SON OF LATE SISTER MARIA DANE AND HIS 3 SISTERS, EQUALLY SHARED.
   RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE TO DAUGHTER MARIA.
   WITNESSES: G.H. DRAWBRIDGE, M.D., ROCHESTER AND MERCIA DRAWBRIDGE.
   PROVED 12th JANUARY 1848

JOHN GRAHAM WAS HEADMASTER OF THE FREE, OR MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL, ROCHESTER, WHERE ANN WAVELL DIED.

25. [ - ] LEDGER

[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
[ELIZABETH WILDASH]
[WIFE OF]
MR WILLIAM WILDASH
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF DECEMBER 1844
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
-----------Break-----------
[MR WILLIAM WILDASH]
WHO DIED THE 6th? OF AUGUST 1852
AGED 58 YEARS

WILLIAM WILDASH DIED AT EAST SHERBORNE, HAMPSHIR, (BURIAL REGISTER). HE WAS MAYOR OF ROCHESTER IN 1837-38, HELD THE STAMP OFFICE IN ROCHESTER, WAS A BOOK SELLER AND STATIONER. HE PUBLISHED THE 2nd EDITION OF DENNE'S HISTORY OF ROCHESTER, IN 1833. HE WAS ALSO THE LOCAL AGENT OF THE COUNTY INSURANCE OFFICE.

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 11th OCTOBER 1849
WILLIAM WILDASH OF EAST SHERBORNE, HAMPSHIRE.
   TO WIFE SARAH, ALL MONEY IN THE PUBLIC FUNDS, ANNUITIES AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, GOODS AND CHATTELS, AFTER DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID. SARAH IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: JOHN WHISTLER, PLUMBER, JOHN WHISTLER, PAINTER AND HENRY WHISTLER, GLAZIER, ALL OF EAST SHERBORNE.

AFFIDAVIT 27th AUGUST 1852
   JOHN WHISTLER, SENIOR IS SWORN.
   HE AFFIRMS HE WAS PRESENT WITH THE OTHER WITNESSES, (HIS SONS), WHEN WILDASH SIGNED THE WILL AND THAT THEY ALL WITNESSED THE WILL, AT THE SAME TIME, IN WILDASH'S AND EACH OTHER'S PRESENCE.
   PROVED 31st AUGUST 1852

A WILLIAM WILDASH MARRIED SARAH SMITH AT MARYLEBONE IN NOVEMBER 1848. HE WAS A WIDOWER AND SHE ONLY 21. I ASSUME THIS IS THE SAME WILDASH? (FROM FAMILY SEARCH).

END

Index of Names from Gravestones/Ledger only

NamesANDERSON 1
ATKINS 3

BENNETT 4
BRIDGES 12

DENT 5
DREYHELLER] 6

EDWARDS 7
FREELAND 8, 9
FURRELL 10

GORDON 23
GRAHAM 24
GREENFIELD 23

HART 11
HUBBARD 22
JENNER 12
JOHNS 13

KELLY 20

LAMB 14
LESTER 15, 16
LUFF 8

MOODIE 17
SCOTT 18
SMITH 20
STUART 19

TASSELL 21

WADE 22
WATT 23
WAVELL 24
WILDASH 25

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Monumental Inscriptions, including wills (pre 1858) and other notes of Holy Trinity Church, Maidstone

Monumental Inscriptions, including wills (pre 1858) and other notes of Holy Trinity Church, Maidstone recorded by D. E. Williams 2016.

Holy Trinity from the west, the burial ground is left of church.
Foreground: the monument to Captain Nolan, who conveyed the wrong order to the light brigade
during the Crimean War and was killed in the famous charge. he was stationed in Maidstone
but has no familial connection with the town or parish, as far as I know.

Introduction
Holy Trinity was designed by Maidstone architect, John Whichcord and built 1826-28. the west front, with the tower and spire creates a rather powerful image as seen from the west. the other elevations are rather duller. the registers commenced in 1842.
   The burial ground is the tree lined area, north of the church, with another very small area east of the church.
   The last service at the church took place in July 1966. later a serious fire gutted the interior. three monuments survive at the west end in perfect condition but it seems likely that there were other monuments which did not survive the fire.
   In 1999, the burial ground was cleared of monuments, except for the southern side, where monuments, (except the Clifford headstone), are in situ. the other monuments were placed around the north, west and east sides.
   It should be noted that the monuments neatly fit the spaces available, suggesting that there may have been more monuments which are now lost? the burial ground is now a pleasant public space named Trinity Park.
   In recent years, the de-consecrated building was repaired and converted into supported accommodation for young homeless people aged 16 – 25 years.
   My thanks to Mr. Barry Rayment for kindly informing me of the existence of the Holy Trinity burial ground. I would also like to thank the member of staff who showed me the monuments to Major General Middleton's wife and Henry Pybus in a stairwell at the west end of the church.

D. E. Williams,
Borstal,
Rochester

INTERIOR

HORSFALL BILL SEE MIDDLETON

1. WEST END CLOSE TO MAIN ENTRANCE

LARGE WHITE MARBLE TABLET WITH OBELISK, WREATH AND PROFILE OF MIDDLETON WITH SCULPTURE OF KNEELING FEMALE FIGURE IN PRAYER

MAJOR GENERAL CHARLES MIDDLETON

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MAJOR GENERAL
CHARLES MIDDLETON
LATE OF
3rd LIGHT DRAGOONS
AND MANY YEARS
COMMANDANT
OF THE CAVALRY DEPOT
MAIDSTONE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 22nd 1854
AGED 67 YEARS
MOST DEEPLY REGRETTED
BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM

HE SERVED IN THE WEST INDIES WITH THE
ROYALS IN 1805 AND 1806. ON THE STAFF OF
THE ARMY WHICH PROCEEDED FROM MADRAS
TO THE NORTHERN MAHRATTA COUNTRY BEYOND
THE NERBUDDA RIVER IN 1809 AND 1810.
WITH THE 22nd LIGHT DRAGOONS IN JAVA IN
1811, 1812 1813 AND WAS PRESENT AT THE
CAVALRY CHARGE WHICH SETTLED THE CONQUEST
OF THAT ISLAND ON THE 26th AUGUST 1811
AFTER THE FORTRESS AND LINES OF CORNELIS
HAD BEEN FORCED. WAS ALSO IN THE FIELD
WITH THE 22nd LT. DRAGOONS IN 1815 AND 1816
AND DURING THE WHOLE OF THE MAHRATTA
WAR OF 1817, 1818 AND 1819 AND WAS SERVERELY
WOUNDED AT THE TAKING OF SHALLAPORE

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY DATED 2nd MAY 1853
CHARLES MIDDLETON
   WISHES TO BE BURIED IN THE SAME VAULT AS HIS WIFE AND THAT EARTH IS NOT TO BE THROWN OVER HIM. HIS FUNERAL TO BE SIMPLE. IF STILL IN MILITARY EMPLOYMENT HS DESIRES MILITARY HONOURS. HE ALSO DESIRES A MONUMENT INSIDE THE CHURCH. POINTING OUT, FOR HIS CHILDREN, WHERE HE LAYS, HE ALSO WAS HIS RANK AND STATIONS HE HAS SERVED IN RECORDED. £150 TO COME FROM HIS ESTATE TO PAY FOR THIS.
   £500 TO HIS DAUGHTER ANNA MARIA WIFE OF CHARLES HORSFALL BILL AND £30 TO HER HUSBAND.£5 EACH TO THEIR THREE CHILDREN. £5 TO HIS DAUGHTER IN LAW, HARRIET MIDDLETON.
   £6 A YEAR TO HIS SISTER,    ?    MIDDLETON GRANT, FOR LIFE.THE PIECE OF PLATE PRESENTED TO HIM BY THE INHABITANTS OF MAIDSTONE TO ELDEST SON WILLIAM ALEXANDER. FURNITURE, HORSES,   ?   , TRINKETS AND ? HE POSSESSES AT DEATH TO BE SOLD, PROCEEDS ADDED TO HIS ESTATE. REST OF HIS PROPERTY EQUALLY DIVIDED AMONG HIS THREE SONS , THE ELDEST WILLIAM ALEXANDER TO HAVE £500 THAN THE OTHERS. ONE YEAR'S PAY TO ALL SERVANTS WITH HIM FOR AT LEAST A YEAR AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH.
   ANY OF HIS SONS WHO ARE MARRIED AND TO BE MARRIED AFTER HIS DEATH WILL HAVE THEIR INHERITANCE REVERTED TO THEIR WIDOWS AFTER THEIR DEATHS. SON WILLIAM AND SON IN LAW CHARLES HORSFALL BILLS ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: JOHN MERCER   ?     ?   BARRACKS, MAIDSTONE AND G? T HAZELL, GENTLEMAN, MILL STREET, MAIDSTONE.

AFFIDAVIT 3rd NOVEMBER 1854
   WILLIAM ALEXANDER MIDDLETON, CAPTAIN , R.A., AT DEVONPORT GARRISON, IS SWORN.
   HE FOUND THE WILL LOCKED IN A TIN BOX IN HIS FATHER'S BEDROOM. HE HAS SEARCHED HIS FATHER'S PAPERS CAREFULLY BUT FOUND NO LATER WILL.
   PROVED 16th NOVEMBER 1854

2. AT WEST END IN STAIRWELL - WHITE MARBLE SARCOPHAGUS SHAPED TABLET ON BLACK GROUND

FANNY WIFE OF COLONEL CHARLES MIDDLETON

IN A VAULT NEAR THE NORTH WALL OF THIS CHURCH ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS
OF FANNY WIFE OF COLONEL CHARLES MIDDLETON
OF THE 3rd REGIMENT OF LIGHT DRAGOONS & COMMANDER OF THE CAVALRY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 17th JUNE 1848 AT THE AGE OF 53 YEARS
TO AN ACCOMPLISHED AND TALENTED MIND WAS UNITED IN HER
QUALITY AND VIRTUE THAT COULD ADORN AND ENDEAR HER WORTH
AS A WIFE AND MOTHER
THIS SMALL TOKEN OF REGARD IS ERECTED TO HER MEMORY
BY AN AFFECTIONATE HUSBAND WHOSE CONSTANT AND CHEERING
COMPANION SHE WAS FOR UPWARDS OF 30 YEARS
IN THE SAME VAULT ARE ALSO DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
FANNY EMMA ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES HORSFALL BILL ESQ. LATE OF THE 13th HUSSARS
AND GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th JULY 1848 AT THE AGE OF 6 YEARS

ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE CHURCHYARD, TOWARDS THE EAST END, IS A SMALL, SLIM "CHEST TOMB", WITH A COFFIN SHAPED LEDGER. THE TOMB IS SURROUNDED BY VERY DAMAGED RAILINGS. THERE IS NO SURVIVING INSCRIPTION BUT I WONDER IF THIS MARKS THE MIDDLETON VAULT? ALTHOUGH NOT "CLOSE" TO THE NORTH WALL OF THE CHURCH, IT IS CLOSER THAN OTHER TOMBS IN THIS SECTION.

3. IN SAME STAIRWELL AS LATTER LARGE WHITE MARBLE TABLET ON GREY BASE PUTTI ON EITHER SIDE HOLDING INSCRIBED DRAPERY

HENRY PYBUS

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY PYBUS ESQ.
WHO DIED AT MADRAS 20th MAY 1843
AGED 34 YEARS
THIRD SON OF THE LATE
THOMAS PYBUS ESQ.
TIMBER MERCHANT
MAIDSTONE

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 23rd JUNE 1841
HENRY PYBUS OF CALCUTTA, SHORTLY BOUND FOR CHINA.
DESIRES HIS PROPERTY TO BE SOLD, THAT IS IN HIS SHARE IN THE SIR EDWARD RYAN ANTARES, A SHIP? AND PACKETS AND SUCH MERCHANDIZE HE MAY HAVE A SHARE IN.
   WHEN SOLD HIS DEBTS TO BE PAID AND THE REMAINDER, ABOUT £24,000, AS FOLLOWS, TO SISTER, ISABEL, £5,050, THE REMAINDER TO BE DIVIDED INTO 7 PARTS, TO HIS BROTHERS, JAMES, THOMAS, JOSEPH, CHARLES AND HENRY, ONE SHARE EACH AND TO SISTER ISABEL ONE SHARE. TO NEPHEWS JOSEPH AND HENRY ONE SHARE BETWEEN THEM.
   HE APPOINTS WILLIAM PYBUS*, ARTIST OF CALCUTTA, DONALD CAMPBELL MACKAY, MERCHANT AND WILLIAM PATRICK GRANT, BARRISTER, BOTH OF CALCUTTA, EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: GEORGE LOVELL, C. CREATON AND W.R. LASKERSTEEN

AT THE SUPREME COURT AT FORT WILLIAM, BENGAL
AFFIDAVIT 6th JUNE 1843
   DONALD CAMPBELL MACKAY OF CALCUTTA, ESQ., MEMBER OF THE FIRM OF JOHN MACKAY AND CO., MERCHANTS AND AGENTS, OF CALCUTTA AND EDWARD CREATON OF CALCUTTA, CLERK TO JOHN MACKAY AND CO.
   DONALD MACKAY STATES THAT PYBUS WAS A BRITISH SUBJECT AND BELIEVES THAT THIS IS HIS LAST WILL. CREATON, ONE OF THE WITNESSES, STATES HE WAS PRESENT WHEN PYBUS SIGNED THE WILL AND THAT HE AND THE OTHER WITNESSES SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF PYBUS AND EACH OTHER.
   SEALED IN THE COURT AT FORT WILLIAM 26th SEPTEMBER 1843
   PROVED 17th MAY 1844. PYBUS WAS FORMERLY OF MADRAS, LATE OF CANTON, CHINA. GRANTED TO NATHANIEL JAMES WHITE HALL, ONE OF THE LAWFUL ATTORNIES OF WILLIAM PYBUS, DONALD MACKAY AND WILLIAM GRANT. POWER RESERVED TO MACKAY AND GRANT.
   *WILLIAM PYBUS, ARTIST OF CALCUTTA. RECENTLY THERE WAS SOLD AT CHRISTIES, LONDON A PHOTOGRAPH OF SERVANTS TAKEN IN INDIA IN THE 1840'S, BY WILLIAM PYBUS, FOR OVER £9,000.

EXTERIOR

EAST OF CHANCEL (ALL IN SITU)

4. COPED STONE

SOUTH SIDE
IN MEMORY OF LOUISA
DAUGHTER OF CHARLES AND JANE ARKCOLL
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1845 AGED 2 YEARS 9 MONTHS
ALSO SARAH
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 12th 1857 AGED 11 YEARS 8 MONTHS
ALSO LOUISA
WHO DIED OCTOBER 4th 1860 AGED 2 YEARS AND SIX MONTHS

NORTH SIDE
IN MEMORY OF
CHARLES ARKCOLL
BORN JANY. 12Th 1815 DIED DEC. 27th 1879
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO OF JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN JUNE 20th 1819 DIED DEC. 28th 1906
AGED 87 YEARS

1841 CENSUS, CHARLES ARKCOLL, WHOLESALE GROCER, LONDON ROAD. THE ARKCOLL BUSINESS WAS SUBSTANTIAL AND LONG LIVED, UNTIL WELL INTO THE LATTER HALF OF THE 20th CENTURY. IT CAME TO AN END PROBABLY BY FAILING TO FORESEE THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF SUPERMARKETS.

5. "OVEN" TYPE OF RED BRICK VAULT INSCRIBED STONE AT WEST END

W.B. 1842

6. IDENTICAL STRUCTURE AS NO. 5

T. L. 1844

PROBABLY THOMAS LATTER

7. SHORT PEDESTAL

SOUTH SIDE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS HERMAN JOHN
THIRD SON OF THE REVD.
THOMAS AND EMMA
DE JERSEY MOORE
WHO DIED SEPT 14th 1874
AGED 10 MONTHS
"Of Such is the
Kingdom of Heaven"

WEST SIDE
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF EMMA DE JERSEY
WIFE OF
REVD. T. MOORE
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
1873 – 1887
BORN JULY 24th 1844
ENTERED INTO REST
APRIL 9th 1892
"Them also which Sleep
in Jesus with Him"

NORTH SIDE
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SEPTIMUS WILFRED
LEONARD
THEIR 4th SON
DIED OCT 19th 1915
AGED 36 YEARS
"Jusu Mercy"

8. LEDGER

BENEATH THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
JOSEPH POBJOY SAWER
WHO DIED APRIL 11th 1863
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH SAWER
ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN JUNE 20th 1828
DIED OCT 5th 1907
LEAVING A WIDOW AND ONE DAUGHTER
ALSO OF ELIZABETH
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
BORN APRIL 7th 1826
DIED FEB 12th 1910
ALSO OF MARY
ELIZABETH SAWER
[DAUGHTER ? OF THE] ABOVE
[BORN] DEC 22nd 186[ ]
DIED FEB 3rd 1[ ]

1839 PIGOT DIRECTORY, JOSEPH SAWER, SENIOR, CABINET MAKER, COUNTY ROAD,
1861 CENSUS, JOSEPH SAWER, SENIOR, UPHOLSTERER, COUNTY PLACE;
1871 CENSUS, JOSEPH SAWER, JUNIOR, UPHOLSTERER, EMPLOYING 2 MEN, COUNTY ROAD.

SOUTH SIDE OF CHURCHYARD (ALL IN SITU, EXCEPT CLIFFORD)

9. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

IN MEMORY OF
ANGELER WIFE OF
[ ] BENNETT
[WHO DIED [ ] FEBRUARY 1846]
[

10. LEDGER

IN MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
ROBERT BRISSENDEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 28th 1849 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT BRISSENDEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE THE 5th 1850
AGED 75 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 16th APRIL 1845
ROBERT BRISSENDEN OF UNION STREET, FORMER SURVEYOR OF HIGHWAYS AND COLLECTOR.
APPOINTS JOHN MARES AND ALEXANDER RANDALL, BOTH OF MAIDSTONE, ESQUIRES AND GRANDSON ROBERT PEARSON, TRUSTEES AND EXECUTORS.
   FURNITURE, LINEN, PLATE, GLASS, CHINA, PICTURES, PRINTS, BOOKS AND GARDEN TOOLS TO WIFE SARAH, FOR LIFE, AFTER HER DEATH, TO GRANDSON ROBERT PEARSON, ABSOLUTELY. ALSO TO ROBERT, HIS WATCH AND SEALS.
   HIS FREEHOLD HOUSE IN UNION STREET, WHERE HE HAS LIVED FOR 20 YEARS, BOUGHT FROM THE ASSIGNS OF STEPHEN PAGE SEAGER, AND FIXTURES, TO WIFE FOR LIFE, AFTER HER DEATH, TO GRANDSON, ROBERT PEATSON, FOR EVER.
   TO JOHN MARES AND ALEXANDER RANDALL, £10 EACH, AS A SMALL COMPENSATION.
ALL OTHER REAL ESTATE, FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD AND RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS TRUSTEES, UPON TRUST, TO ALLOW HIS WIFE THE RENTS FOR LIFE, AFTER HER DEATH, THEN TO GRANDCHILDREN, ROBERT, SARAH AMY, ANN MARIA, CAROLINE AND EMMA PEARSON AND FREDERICK BOX, AT 21 YEARS OR DAY OF MARRIAGE IF GIRLS...........
   WITNESSES: JOHN MONCKTON, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND THOMAS STANDEN, GROCER OF MAIDSTONE.

11. HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MARY THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM BROOKE
OF WINCHESTER PLACE, MAIDSTONE
BUILDER
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 28th 1878
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM BROOKE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1878
AGED 74 YEARS

12. LOW CHEST TOMB

LEDGER
[Some parts very eroded]
[                                     ]
[                                     ]
[                                     ]
[                              ] REMAINS
OF [                  ] WHO HAVE [   ] PASSED
[                   n ] DEATH INTO LIFE ARE
HELD IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
[MELIN]EY DIED SEPT. 13th 18[4]0
MARY AUGUSTA
DIED DEC. [   ] 1840
SOPHIA MARY
DIED JUNE [   ] 1846
MARTHA LOUISA
DIED APRIL 9th 1867
WILLIAM CLARKE BUCHANAN
HIS ONLY SON DIED MARCH 19th 1875
"The Resurrection
[of Them] that Believeth
[              ] were Dead, yet
[                        ]"
[SOPHI]A
WIFE OF THE ABOVE NAMED
FRIEND WILLIAM BUCHANAN
[                               189]0 IN HER 71st YEAR
"[                     ] nor do need,
[                             ] so Lean upon,
[                       ] Enough in deed,
[                            ] my [                ]"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
FRIEND WILLIAM BUCHANAN
BORN AT WOOLWICH DEC 27th 1814
DIED AT [   ]HAMPTON APRIL 5th 189[2]

NORTH SIDE
WILLIAM CLARKE DIED DEC 8th 1874
AT ASHBURNAM, SHACKLEWELL, LONDON
AGED 82 YEARS INTERRED IN THIS VAULT

SOUTH SIDE
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARTHA WIFE OF WILLIAM CLARKE
OF AS[HFORD] ROAD IN THIS PARISH
DIED THE 29th DAY OF DECEMB]ER 184[6] [               ]

1840 PIGOT DIRECTORY, FRIEND WILLIAM BUCHANAN, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, ALSO MEDICATED BATHS, WEEK STREET.
WILLIAM CLARKE, SHACKLEWELL WAS A SMALL PART OF DALSTON, NAMED AFTER SHACKLEWELL LANE, ASHBURNHAM HOUSE, 98 SHACKLEWELL LANE, IS NOW A CHILDRENS' HOME.

13. LEDGER

IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
SAMUEL BYRANS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 12th 1851
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
SAMUEL BYRANS
WHO DIED FEB 3rd 1876
AGED 72 YEARS

1839 PIGOT DIRECTORY, SAMUEL BYRANS, LANDLORD OF "HAUNCH OF VENISON", HIGH STREET; 1871 CENSUS, HE IS AN ANNUITANT IN CHURCH STREET.

CLARKE SEE BUCHANAN

14. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN CLIFFORD WIDOW OF
ROBERT CLIFFORD, SMITH
OF THIS TOWN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB 8th 1841
AGE[D] [ ] [YE]ARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM CLIFFORD
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ] 18[ ]4
AGE[D] [ ] [Y]EARS
ALSO [C]HAR[LES] [CL]IFFORD
[SON OF THE ABOVE?] [WHO] DIED JU[ ] 19th 1866
AGE[D] [ ] [YEARS

15. CHEST TOMB

DALRYMPLE, KNIGHT

NORTH SIDE
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
SIR CHARLES DALRYMPLE, KNIGHT
COMMISSARY GENERAL IN HER MAJESTY'S SERVICE
WHO DIED 1st OF DECEMBER 1849 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM HENRY DALRYMPLE
SON OF THE ABOVE ASSISTANT COMMISSARY GENERAL
WHO DIED JULY 4th 1864 AGED 47 YEARS

SOUTH SIDE
TO THE MEMORY OF LOUISA DALRYMPLE HIS WIFE
DIED AT BRIGHTON ON THE 1st OF JULY 1878
AGED 87 YEARS
"Blessed are the Pure in Heart for they shall see God"
AND IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF THEIR SIXTH SON
JAMES FREDERICK DALRYMPLE
WHO DIED AT SINGAPORE ON THE 3rd OF JUNE 1867
[AGED] [ ] YEARS "Until the Day Break"

JAMES DALRYMPLE WAS AN ASSISTANT MILITARY STOREKEEPER, (THE TIMES, DEATH NOTICE)

16. LEDGER

IN MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
WILLIAM GILLIAN
OF THIS TOWN
DIED SEPT 14th 1857
AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM GILLIAN
DIED APRIL 29th 1893
AGED 82 YEARS
"To Live in Hearts we Leave
Behind is not to Die"

1861 CENSUS, AT AYLESFORD, RETIRED FARMER?

GREY SEE HOADLY

17. LEDGER

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HICKMOT
OF THIS TOWN
WHO DIED FEB 2nd 1854
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH SARAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 29th 1863
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SHARP
BUILDER, OF THIS TOWN
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM HICKMOT
WHO DIED APRIL 24th 1860
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM SHARP
WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1876
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO HERBERT WAKEFIELD
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND CHARLOTTE SHARP
WHO DIED DEC 8th 1878
AGED 14 MONTHS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 13th FEBRUARY 1840
WILLIAM HICKMOT, OF KING STREET, BAKER.
   APPOINTS WIFE, ELIZABETH SARAH AND FRIEND WILLIAM BEALE OF MAIDSTONE, LABOURER, EXECUTORS.
   TO THEM, ALL HIS PERSONAL ESTATE. THEY TO COLLECT ALL DEBTS AND CONVERT THAT PART OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE NOT CONSISTING OF MONEY, INTO CASH. THEY TO FIRST PAY HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS AND INVEST SURPLUS IN GOVERNMENT STOCKS. THE INTEREST TO HIS WIFE FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, UPON TRUST, TO PAY SON WILLIAM, £25 AND DAUGHTER, CHARLOTTE, £75. RESIDUE TO BE EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN HIS CHILDREN, THEN LIVING. TO HIS WIFE ALL FREEHOLD ESTATE FOR HER LIFE, AFTER HER DEATH, 3 HOUSES AND SHED, LATTER IN HIS OCCUPATION, HOUSES OCCUPIED BY [          ] DRAY, [           ] KITCHEN AND [             ] CUCKOO, WITH PUMP AND WELL, IN UNION STREET AND CAREY STREET, PURCHASED FROM WILLIAM HOLLOWAY, TO SON WILLIAM, IF HIS SON LEAVES NO CHILDREN, THEN TO HIS OWN RIGHT HEIRS.
   THREE HOUSES OCCUPIED BY PETER DAWSON, [            ] HOLLOWAY AND [ ] KING TO DAUGHTER, CHARLOTTE, FOR EVER.
THREE HOUSE IN UNUION STREET AND WYATT STREET, ALSO PURCHASED FROM WILLIAM HOLLOWAY, OCCUPIED BY HENRY CORK?, [           ] PECKHAM AND [           ] PARKER, TO SON WALTER, FOR EVER
   THREE HOUSES ADJOINING THE LATTER HOUSES, OCCUPIED BY [           ] JURY?, [           ]
BARTLETT AND [           ] RUSSELL TO SON EDWIN FOR EVER.
   WITNESSES: KNOWLES KING AND SAMUEL MILLS, HIS CLERK

CODICIL 26th NOVEMBER 1840
   HE HAS A NEW SON, CHARLES. TRUSTEE TO PAY, AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE, TO SON CHARLES AT 21, £475. DURING HIS MINORITY INTEREST TO BE USED ON HIS MAINTENACE.
   ALL ESTATE VESTED IN HIM AS TRUSTEE OR MORTGAGEE TO HIS WIFE AND BEALE, ACCORDING TO THE NATURE OF THE TRUSTS, ETC.
   WITNESSES: AS FOR WILL
   PROVED 21st MARCH 1854

18. LEDGER TOP PART BURIED IN SOIL AND ROOTS

[IN MEMORY OF]
[MARY HOADLY WIFE OF]
[ALEXANDER HOADLY]
[WHO DIED 14th NOVEMBER 1841]
[AGED 37 YEARS]
DEEPLY REGRETTED AND MUCH
ESTEEMED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER
LEFT ISSUE AN ONLY CHILD
ELIZABETH CATHERINE TO LAMENT
THE PREMATURE LOSS OF AN
AFFECTIONATE AND PIOUS PARENT
BORN FEBY. 26Th 1835
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THE ABOVE NAMED ALEXANDER HOAD[LY]
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
AT ROSHERVILLE MARCH 12th 189[1]
IN HIS 85th YEAR
"At Eventide it shall be Light"
ALSO IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELIZABETH CATHERINE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALFRED GREY
AND ONLY CHILD OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
6th JANUARY 1892 AGED 57 YEARS
"In Sure and Certain Hope"
ALSO ALFRED GREY HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST DECEMBER [ ] 1900 AGED 65
[ ]

ALEXANDER HOADLY WAS A COACHBUILDER , APPRENTICED TO HIS FATHER, WILLIAM IN 1821.ALEXANDER WAS CARRIAGE MAKER TO THE ROYAL FAMILY, BASED IN KENSINGTON, FROM ABOUT 1846, EMPLOYING 10 MEN.
   HIS WILL IS DATED 7th AUGUST 1890 AT 21 PIER ROAD, ROSHERVILLE, NORTHFLEET. (ROSHERVILLE WAS AN EARLY 19th CENTURY PLEASURE GARDEN AND RESORT, DEVELOPED BY DANIEL ROSHER IN OLD CHALK QUARRIES.)
   HE APPOINTS NEPHEW, ALEXANDER HOADLY AND FRIEND ? HAYNES OF MAIDSTONE, IRONMONGER, EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES.
   ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO BE SOLD AND DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS PAID. THE BALANCE TO BE INVESTED IN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
   INCOME FROM THE LATTER TO BE PAID TO DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH GREY FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, THE CAPITAL TO BE DIVIDED BETWEEN ALL HER CHLDREN AT 21 YEARS OF AGE.
   WITNESSES: ARTHUR CARTER AND WILLIAM HERBERT ROYSTON, CLERKS TO MESSRS SHARLAND AND HATTEN, SOLICITORS, GRAVESEND.
   PROVED 23rd APRIL 1891 GRANTED TO GEORGE PERCY GREY, MEDICAL STUDENT.

PERSONAL ESTATE VALUED AT £6,161
ELIZABETH GREY DIED AT SOUTHEND. HER EFFECTS VALUED AT £143 1s.
(SOURCE: HOADLY FAMILY WEBSITE.)

19. CHEST TOMB

HOLLOWAY TOMB
THIS PICTURE GIVES A GOOD IMPRESSION OF THE SIZE OF THE BURIAL GROUND

LEDGER
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HOLLOWAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 7th 1848
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO ANN
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 30th? 1863?
AGED 73? YEARS
LEFT ISSUE
TWO SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER
VIZ WILLIAM, CHARLES & ESTHER

SIDE
IN MEMORY OF
SARAH THE BELOVED AND LAMENTED WIFE OF
WILLIAM HOLLOWAY OF BREWER STREET, BUILDER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 25th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1872
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO OF
THE ABOVE NAMED WILLIAM HOLLOWAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 10th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1890
AGED 74 YEARS

WILLIAM HOADLY, 1839 PIGOT DIRECTORY, BRICKLAYER.

20. LEDGER

IN MEMORY OF
JAMES PEPPERCORN, J.P.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPT 2nd 1849 AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO JAMES PEPPERCORN SNR.
WHO FELL ASLEEP NOV 7th 185[5]
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH PEPPERCORN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
JULY 2nd 1885 AGED 74 YEARS
"The Lord Gave and the Lord Taketh Away,
Blessed be the Name of the Lord"

1841 CENSUS, JAMES PEPPERCORN, JUNIOR, IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET.

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 17th AUGUST 1854
JAMES PEPPERCORN, THE ELDER, GENTLEMAN.
   TO COUSIN JAMES PEPPERCORN OF ST. ALBAN'S, BUILDER AND FRIEND WILLIAM PHILLIPS OF HADLOW, FARMER AND JOHN TEBBUT ,      ?      OF ST. ALBAN'S, FARMER, £20 EACH, THEY ARE HIS EXECUTORS.
   TWO FREEHOLD HOUSES IN SOMERFIELD TERRACE, OCCUPIED BY WILLIAM LAURENCE, HIMSELF, WILLIAM JOHNSON AND JAMES WATTS, TO EXECUTORS, UPON TRUST, DURING THE LIFE OF HIS DAUGHTER, SARAH, TO PAY RENTS AND PROFITS TO HER. AFTER HER DEATH, THEN TO HER CHILDREN AT 21 YEARS, OR, AS SHE DIRECTS BY HER WILL.
   TO DAUGHTER SARAH, £2,000 AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA AND GOODS.
   TO SON CHARLES, £1,000 AND TO EACH GRANDSON, FRANK AND WALTER, SONS OF DECEASED SON, JOHN, £3,000 AT 21 YEARS. MONEY TO BE INVESTED UNTIL THEY ARE BOTH 21 AND £120 TO BE PAID ANNUALLY TO THEIR MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION. TO HELP THEIR ADVANCE IN LIFE, NOT EXCEEDING £100, EACH.
   RESIDUE OF PROPERTY TO SON CHARLES, ABSOLUTELY.
   WITNESSES: KNOWLES KING, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND SAMUEL MILLS, HIS CLERK.
   PROVED 1st FEBRUARY 1856

21. LEDGER

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH ANN PHILPOT
WIFE OF WILLIAM PHILPOT
FORMERLY OF CANTERBURY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 10th 1847 AGED 70 YEARS
"Her Qualities both as Wife and
Parent She Fulfilled in the most
Affectionate Manner & Died Deeply
Lamented [ ] Family & Friens"
ALSO VALENTINA PHILPOT
[ ] DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES AND EMILY PHILPOT
DIED OCTOBER 21st 1835
AGED 11 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
ALSO ELIZABETH PHILPOT
ONLY SURVIVING DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES AND EMILY PHILPOT
DIED SEPTEMBER 29th 1859
AGED 14 YEARS "Deeply Lamented"
"Rest Sweetly ye Beloved Dead,
Who have Died in the Lord"
ALSO ARTHUR WALTER PHILPOT
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE NAMED
CHARLES AND EMILY PHIPOT
DIED NOVEMBER 17th 1860
AGED 19? YEARS
"Greatly Beloved"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE NAMED
CHARLES PHILPOT
DIED MAY 13th 1875 AGED 65 YEARS

1871 CENSUS, CHARLES PHILPOT, DANCING MASTER, ASHFORD ROAD.

22. LEDGER

IN MEMORY OF
ABRAHAM RANSOM
DIED SEPT. 19th 1856
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO
HARRIOT WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 5th 1865
AGED 76 YEARS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 30th APRIL 1856
ABRAHAM RANSOM, GENTLEMAN.
   APPOINTS WIFE HARRIOT AND FRIEND THOMAS SMITH GIBBS OF CATHERINE STREET, POPLAR, EXECUTORS.
    DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, FIRST PAID.
   HIS HOUSES, FARMS AND LANDS AT EGERTON ADJOINING EACH OTHER CALLED GROOM FARM AT NEWLAND GREEN AND SHEEP TUNNS, NOW LET TO CHARLES OFFIN AND ALL OTHER LAND AT EGERTON OR ADJOINING PARISHES, TO HIS WIFE, FOR LIFE.
   AFTER HER DEATH, THEN TO HIS NIECE HARRIOT GIBBS AND HER HUSBAND THOMAS SMITH GIBBS FOR THEIR LIVES, AFTER THE DEATH OF THE SURVIVOR, THEN SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN THOMAS RANSOM GIBBS, ELIZABETH DOLDER WIFE OF JOSEPH DOLDER, JANE GIBBS AND ELEANOR GIBBS, CHILDREN OF HARRIOT AND THOMAS GIBBS, SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT TO HIS NEPHEW ABRAHAM RANSOM, NOW OF SCOT WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA, £200, THIS PAYMENT TO BE MADE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE DEATH OF THE SURVIVOR OF HARRIOT AND THOMAS GIBBS.
    RESIDUE OF ALL MONEY, STOCK, FUNDS AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO WIFE, ABSOLUTELY.
   WITNESSES: JOHN B. STEPHENS, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND JOHN BARNABY HIS CLERK,
   PROVED 28th OCTOBER 1856 VALUE OF EFFECTS UNDER £200

23. LEDGER

TO THE LOVED MEMORY
OF
CHARLES SCUDAMORE
BORN MARCH 7th 1815
DIED JANUARY 30th 1856
ALSO OF
WILLIAM LESLIE
THE ONLY SON OF
CHARLES & HARRIETTE
DE SALIS SCUDAMORE
BORN JULY 20th 1846
DIED OCTOBER 22nd 1846

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 29th MAY 1841
CHARLES SCUDAMORE, OF MAIDSTONE, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
   ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS WIFE, HARRIETTE, ABSOLUTELY.
   ALL REAL ESTATE VESTED IN HIM AS MORTGAGEE OR TRUSTEE, TO BROTHER, FREDERICK, UPON THE SAME TRUSTS, ETC. FREDERICK IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM WHITE, ROBERT WILLIAM HANSOM ?, CLERKS TO MESSRS WILDES AND SCUDAMORE, SOLICITORS, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 7th MAY 1856

24. LEDGER

IN MEMORY OF
MARY SEATH
WHO DIED AUG 31st 1854
AGED 72 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 16th OCTOBER 1848
MARY SEATH, WIDOW.
   TO HER NIECE, SARAH ANN LUCKLE?, FORMERLY WHITE, DAUGHTER OF HER LATE SISTER, AND TO HER BROTHER, GEORGE LUSHMAN, 19 GUINEAS EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN THEM AS A TRIFLING MEMORIAL OF HER REMEMBRANCE.
   TO HER DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH SEATH, ALL HER PLAYE, LINEN, CLOTHES, CHINA, GLASS, BOOKS, WIGS AND ORNAMENTS.
   TO MARY ELIZABETH LUSHMAN DAUGHTER OF HER BROTHER GEORGE LUSHMAN, HER WATCH.
   ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND RESIDUE, SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF HER DEBTS, PARTICULARLY, £50 SHE OWES TO HER DAUGHTER AND FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS AND LEGACIES, TO HER SON'S CHILDREN, ELIZABETH , GEORGE, WILLIAM LUSHMAN SEATH AND HENRY SEATH, EQUALLY SHARED. DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH IS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: HENRY LAKE, LINCOLNS INN AND ROBERT BICKLY, CLERK TO MESSRS LAKE AND    ?           LINCOLNS INN.
PROVED 23rd OCTOBER 1854

SHARP SEE HICKMOT

25. HEADSTONE

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SMITH
FOR MANY YEARS CLERK OF THIS CHURCH.
WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 1857 AGED 64 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND 7 CHILDREN
VIZ SAMUEL, JOHN, WALTER, ELIZA,
WILLIAM, CHARLES & GEORGE
ALSO PHEBE WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 20th 1872 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO PHEBE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOV 29th 1847 AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 1859 AGED 17 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT SYDNEY , NEW SOUTH WALES
APRIL 16th 1863 AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO OF FIVE OTHER CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 14th MARCH 1857
JOHN SMITH, 63 KING STREET, FURNITURE DEALER.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID, EXCEPT MORTGAGES DEBTS ON HIS FREEHOLD HOUSE.
   TO WIFE, PHEBE, ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, LINEN, PLATE, CHINA, WINE, LIQUOR, STOCK IN TRADE, FIXTURES, READY MONEY, INVESTMENTS, DEBTS, EXCEPT INSURANCE POLICIES, PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, FOR EVER.
   ALL MONEY PAID TO EXECUTORS FROM A LIFE POLICY, £250 IN THE NATIONAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY, THIS TO PAY OFF OR AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE A MORTGAGE ON HIS FREEHOLD HOUSE.
   IF ANY SURPLUS, TO HIS WIFE. RENTS FROM ALL HIS PROPERTIES, SUBJECT TO REPAIRS AND MORTGAGE COSTS, TO HIS WIFE, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, IF THAT OCCURS BEFORE SONS CHARLES AND GEORGE ARE 21, THEN INCOME TO THEIR MAINTENACE AND EDUCATION UNTIL BOTH 21.WHEN THEY ARE 21 THE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES TO BE SOLD, UNLESS CHILDREN DO NOT AGREE.
   PROCEEDS TO HIS CHILDREN, SAMUEL, JOHN, WALTER, ELIZA, WIFE OF EDWARD AGATE, WILLIAM, CHARLES AND GEORGE, EQUALLY SHARED. CHARLES SMITH WELLS, THE NATURAL SON OF HIS SON JOHN AND SOPHIA, HIS WIFE, SHARE ALSO SHARE THE LEGACY AS IF HE WERE BORN IN WEDLOCK.
   HIS WIFE, AND SONS SAMUEL AND JOHN ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: J.H. CHALLIS, MARLBUS PLACE, BRIGHTON AND J. G. BUCKMASTER, BREAD STREET HILL, LONDON.

CODICIL 18th MARCH 1857
   CONCERNING THE DISPOSAL OF HIS FREEHOLD ESTATE, AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE, AND HIS YOUNGEST CHILD IS 21.IF ANY OF HIS CHILDREN WISH TO SELL THEIR SHARE OF THE REAL ESTATE, AND OTHER OF HIS CHILDREN WISH TO PURCHASE IT, THEY TO GIVE NOTICE TO EXECUTORS WITHIN 6 MONTHS OR ANY OTHER TIME THE MAJORITY OF HIS CHILDREN AGREE, AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE OR WHEN YOUNGEST CHILD IS 21. IF THEY CANNOT AGREE A PRICE, 2 SURVEYORS OR VALUERS WILL FIX A PRICE.
   REST OF WILL CONFIRMED.
   WITNESSES: J.H. CHALLIS, BRIGHTON AND JOHN ALLEN, LISKEARD, CORNWALL
   PROVED 13th OCTOBER 1857

26. LEDGER

IN MEMORY OF
HENRY VILE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DEC 10th 1856 AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO OF ANN
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEB 8th 1870 AGED 76 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 15th JUNE 1849
HENRY VILE, OF BREWER STREET, FORMERLY A LICENSED VICTUALLER.
   APOINTS NEPHEW, HARRY PELLETT OF PADDINGTON, COACHMAN AND CHARLES GRAY OF THE "LITTLE STAR" BREWER STREET, BEER SELLER, EXECUTORS.
   HE WANTS A "GOOD COFFIN" BUT NOT COVERED WITH CLOTH, COFFIN TO BE MADE BY THOMAS EVENDEN OF MAIDSTONE, CARPENTER. HE IS TO BE BURIED IN HOLY TRINITY CHURCHYARD UNDER A FLAT STONE AND IRON RAILINGS AROUND IT.
   TO CHARLES GRAY, £5; TO HIS WIFE ANN ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, CHINA, BOOKS, PICTURES, PRINTS, WINE, LIQUORS AND CONSUMABLES AND HIS INTEREST IN MR LARKING'S BURYING GROUND* IN BREWER STREET, ABSOLUTELY.
   TO HENRY PELLETT, HIS SILVER WATCH, MADE BY ROBERTS OF ASHFORD, WITH SEAL AND KEY;TO HIS NIECE, RHODA PELLETT, SISTER OF HENRY, HIS OTHER SILVER WATCH MADE BY THOMAS PHILLIPS OF LUDLOW, AND SEAL AND KEY.
   TO THE WIFE OF HENRY PELLETT, HIS PRINTED BOOK, "THE LIFE OF CHRIST".
   HIS 2 FREEHOLD HOUSES IN LAURENCE STREET, MAIDSTONE, OCCUPIED BY [            ] NEWENDEN AND [           ] PAINE TO HENRY PELLETT AND CHARLES GRAY, UPON TRUST, THEY TO ALLOW HIS WIFE TO RECEIVE THE INCOME FROM THEM, FOR LIFE, SHE KEEPING THEM IN GOOD REPAIR AND INSURED AT THE KENT FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE FOR £200. AFTER HER DEATH, THE HOUSES TO BE SOLD AND THE NET PROCEEDS TO BE SHARED BETWEEN THE CHILDREN OF HIS LATE SISTER ANN WIFE OF JOHN PELLETT, FORMERLY OF KENNINGTON NEAR ASHFORD, CORDWAINER, DECEASED, AT 21 YEARS OF AGE.
   HIS 2 FREEHOLD HOUSES IN MARSHAM STREET, MAIDSTONE, TO TRUSTEES, UPON TRUST, THEY TO ALLOW HIS ADOPTED DAUGHTER MARTHA ANN VILE NOW LIVING WITH HIM, TO LIVE IN OR RECEIVE THE RENTS FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, THE HOUSES TO BE SOLD AND PAY PROCEEEDS TO HIS NEPHEWS AND NIECES THEN LIVING.
   TO HIS SISTERS, MARY WIFE OF JOESPH BAULKS AND REBECCA WIFE OF THOMAS WEAVER, 5 SHILLINGS AWEEK FOR LIFE, THIS TO COME FROM THJE RENTS OF HIS HOUSE AT THE CORNER OF BREWER STREET AND WOOLLETT STREET, MAIDSTONE, NOW OCCUPIED BY CHARLES GRAY.
   TO HIS WIFE THE RENTS FROM THE LAST MENTIONED HOUSE SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE PAYMENTS OF 5 SHILLINGS PER WEEK TO HIS SISTERS. THE SAME HOUSE TO HENRY PELLETT, ABSOLUTELY............................
   WITNESSES: JOHN MONCKTON, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND EDWARD GILES, HIS CLERK.
   PROVED 16th MARCH 1857 HENRY PELLETT HAS SINCE DIED

WAKEFIELD SEE HICKMOT

27. LEDGER

BENEATH
THIS STONE ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF
SUSANNA WIFE OF
THOMAS WICKS
WHO DIED MAY 1st 1844
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS WICKS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 10th ? 1854
AGED 6[ ] YEARS
ALSO JAMES ALFRED ? ?
THE SON OF
THOMAS WICKS
WHO DIED JAN 28th 1848
AGED 19? YEARS

EAST SIDE

28. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HANNAH BURROWS
WHO DIED MAY 6th 1844
AGED 56 YEARS
"She has Gone, never more to Return,
The Swellings of Jordan she's Passed,
Then Prepare us O God for our Change,
That we may be with her at Last"

29. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EMILY
WIFE OF GEORGE COOKER
(OF THIS TOWN, VICTUALLER)
WHO DIED NOV 7th 1844
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO TO THE ABOVE NAMED
GEORGE COOKER
WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1850
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE ROB. COOKER
SON OF THE ABOVE GEORGE COOKER
AND MARY HIS SECOND WIFE
WHO DIED DEC 29th 1850 AGED TWO YEARS
AND THREE MONTHS

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 30th JULY 1850
GEORGE COOKER OF THE "TURK'S HEAD", LICENSED VICTUALLER.
   ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO WIFE, MARY, FORMERLY MARY RICE, THE DAUGHTER OF CHARLES AND FRANCES RICE, FORMERLY OF SOUTHAMPTON, NOW DECEASED, TO WHOM HE WAS MARRED ON THE 2nd OF MARCH 1846 AT KENNINGTON, SURREY, PARISH CHURCH, ABSOLUTELY. HIS WIFE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: JOHN MONCKTON, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND EDWARD GILES, HIS CLERK.
   PROVED 24th SEPTEMBER 1850.

30. HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF
FREDERIC CHARLES CULVER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC 16th 1841 AGED 65 YEARS
NEAR THIS SPOT ARE ALSO DEPOSITED THE REMAINS
OF
DANIEL WILLIAM CULVER
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB 25th 1842 AGED 68 YEARS

1841 CENSUS, FREDERIC CULVER, PRINTER OF LUCERNE STREET.

31. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING [MEMORY OF]
MARY ANN
[WIFE] OF WILLIAM [G]ANDY OF THIS TOWN
WHO DIED 27th JUNE 1848
AGED [   ]2 YEARS
AND OF THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN
EDMUND DIED 27th AUG 1838 AGED 20 MONTHS
JANE DIED 11 NOV 1845 AGED 5 [        ]
ELLEN DIED 2nd MARCH 1849 AGED [       ]
W[ALT]ER DIED 11th [                                 ]
[                       ] 15th [                                   ]
[                                                                      ]

1839 PIGOT DIRECTORY, WILLIAM GANDY, CONFECTIONER, WEEK STREET.

32. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
SAMUEL GODFREY
[ 1849]
[ ]

33. HEADSTONE HALF BURIED

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
ALFRED & MARY
GRAY? [ ]

34. HEADSTONE, BROKEN

[ ]
CHARLES GRAY
WHO DIED 8th AUGUST 1866
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO ? CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
MAY ANN DIED 9th MAY 1856
AGED 22 YEARS
CHARLES DIED 17th DECEMBER ? [1860]
[ ]

MAIDSTONE TELEGRAPH, CHARLES GRAY, OF UNION STREET, BUILDER

35. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
RACHEL MARTHA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CAPTAIN
JAMES GABRIEL GURDON R.A.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH [ ] 1852 AGED 61

36. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JAMES HARRISON
OF THIS PARISH
[ WHO DIED OC]TOBER 22nd 1844
[ ] YEARS

37. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARGARETT
THE WIFE OF
WILLIAM HODSOLL
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
DECEMBER 10th 1849
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM HODSOLL
WHO DIED MARCH 20th 1855
AGED 6[ ] YEARS

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 16th MARCH 1855
WILLIAM HODSOLL, YEOMAN.
   APPOINTS NEPHEWS HENRY POOLEY OF HOLLINGBOURNE AND HENRY JURY OF MAIDSTONE, INN HOLDER, EXECUTORS. HE GIVES THEM 19 GUINEAS EACH FOR THEIR TROUBLE. TO SERVANT ELIZABETH FREEBODY?, ALL THE FURNITURE IN HER BEDROOM. DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, FIRST PAID. REMAINDER TO EXECUTORS, UPON TRUST, TO SELL. THEY TO INVEST PROCEEDS INTO GOVERNMENT OR OTHER SECURITIES AND PAY INTEREST TO HIS BROTHER THOMAS FOR LIFE. AFTER THOMAS'S DEATH, ¼ OF THE CAPITAL TO THOMAS'S CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHRED; ANOTHER ¼ TO TO THE CHILDREN OF HIS DECEASED SISTER REBECCA POOLEY, INCLUDING HENRY POOLEY, EQUALLY SHARED. THE REMAINING HALF AS FOLLOWS, £50 TO ELIZABETH FREEBODY; £100 TO HARRIET GIBBONS OF MAIDSTONE, SPINSTER, £100 TO TO ANN THOMPSON WIFE OF [             ] THOMPSON OF OTHAM?, LABOURER AND £100 TO HER SISTER, MARY MARGARET REDDICK. RESIDUE TO BROTHERS IN LAW, RICHARD AND WILLIAM GIBBONS AND ALL THE CHILDREN OF HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN LAW, EQUALLY SHARED.
   WITNESSES: J.C. STEPHENS, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND AARON? CHAMBERS OF MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 23rd MAY 1855

38. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE
MEMORY OF
EDWIN AUGUSTUS JOHNSON
LATE OF THE
ENGINEER DEPARTMENT, PORTSMOUTH
WHO AFTER LONG SUFFERING DEPARTED
THIS LIFE
OCTOBER THE 22nd 1842
AGED 42
[       ] TOKEN OF AFFECTION [TO] DEPARTED WORTH,
[         ] HIS AFFLICTED WIDOW,
[                         ] ERECTED

39. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH LARKING
WIFE OF
JOHN LARKING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 12th 1842
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
JOHN LARKING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER THE 26th 1853
AGED 73 YEARS
"Now Wandering o'er the Stubble Plain,
The Gleaners Stoop to Find,
And Gather up the Ears of Grain,
The Reapers left Behind"

REAR
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY
CHARLES LARKING
OF NORWICH A GRANDSON OF
JOHN AND SARAH LARKING

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 9th AUGUST 1852
JOHN LARKING, GENTLEMAN, (WAS A CARRIER WITH SON WILLIAM GEORGE, VARIOUS DIRECTORIES)
   APPOINTS STEPHEN STONEHAM OF MAIDSTONE, RECEIVING OFFICER AND     ?      MERRONY OF MAIDSTONE, LICENSED VICTUALLER, EXECUTORS.
   THEY TO PAY DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS.
   HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, GLASS AND LIQUOR, SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN HIS DAUGHTERS, SOPHIA LARKING AND FANNY WIFE OF JOHN FAIRBAIRN OF MAIDSTONE, SEEDSMAN, ABSOLUTELY.
   HIS 2 HOUSE IN MARSHAM STREET, MAIDSTONE, NOS. 8 AND 9, ONE OCCUPIED BY MR M      ?
   THE OTHER BY HIMSELF, TO HIS DAUGHTERS FOR EVER. NOS, 6 AND 7 MARSHAM STREET, OCCUPIED BY [          ] HARRISON AND CAPTAIN ELY TO HIS SONS, JOHN AND WILLIAM GEORGE, FOR EVER. HE DESIRES HIS SONS TO PAY THEIR SISTER JANE, NOW RESIDING WITH MR GRANDALL OF BOXLEY ROAD, £200 AND TO PAY SISTER MARY WIFE OF JOSEPH LEECH?     ?
?                ?                     /...................................
   THREE HOUSE IN WYATT STREET, MAIDSTONE OCCUPIED BY [          ] WELLS, [         ] WILSON AND [         ] MADDOCKS TO SON EDWARD, NOW LIVING AT SHOREHAM, SUSSEX, LINEN DRAPER, FOR EVER. EDWARD TO PAY HIS SISTER MARY LEECH, £200.
RESIDUE TO BE SHARED EQUALLY BY HIS CHILDREN.
   WITNESSES: CHARLES MORGAN, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND WILLIAM MORGAN OF MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 3rd FEBRUARY 1854

CHARLES LARKING, THE GRANDSON, WHO ERECTED THE HEADSTONE, WAS BORN IN MAIDSTONE IN 1856. HE BEGAN TRAINING IN THE ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT OF A LONDON DRAPERERY COMPANY IN 1873. HE MOVED TO NORWICH IN 1886 AND BY 1888 HE HAD SET UP HIS OWN ACCOUNTANCY FIRM, WHICH FLOURISHES TO THIS DAY AS LARKING AND GOWEN.
   IN 1900 HE BECAME A SECRETARY OF THE NORFOLK AND NORWICH HOSPITAL, ON THE FINANCE BOARD AND IN 1913 WAS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOSPITAL BOARD. HE DIED IN 1924.

40. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE PARKER SON OF
GEORGE & HANNAH PARKER
OF THE PARISH OF HORNCHURCH
IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
IN THE RIVER MEDWAY
AT MAIDSTONE JULY 29th 1844
AGED 25 YEARS
"Awful and Sad was my Untimely Death,
In Floods of Sorrow I Resign'd my Breath,
The Rushing Torrent was my Dying Bed,
No Frie[nd ] my Head"

MAIDSTONE JOURNAL 3rd AUGUST 1844
"CORNER'S INQUEST
ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, LAST AN INQUEST WAS HELD AT THE GIBRALTER INN, BEFORE J.M. CLABON, ESQ., DEPUTY CORONER, ON THE BODY OF GEORGE PARKER, AGED 22 (sic) WHO CAME TO HIS DEATH UNDER THE FOLLOWING MELANCHOLY CIRCUMSTANCES:-
   JOSHUA STANSBY STATED THAT HE WAS A BOOTMAKER, IN THE EMPLOY OF MR RANDALL, AT MAIDSTONE. THE DECEASED WAS OF THE SAME TRADE IN THE EMPLOY OF MESSRS BENTLIFF.
   ON MONDAY AFTERNOON, LAST ABOUT HALF PAST 3 O'CLOCK, HE LEFT MAIDSTONE IN COMPANY WITH THE DECEASED IN A BOAT BELONGING TO SMITH AT THE BRIDGE. IT WAS A SMALL STOUT-BUILT SKIFF AND DECEASED ROWED DOWN TO GIBRALTER, AT WHICH PLACE THEY ARRIVED ABOUT 4 O'CLOCK, AND STAID THERE TILL TEN MINUTES TO 5, WHEN THEY LEFT TO RETURN TO MAIDSTONE. WITNESS TOOK THE OARS ON LEAVING GIBRALTER AND ROWED A LITTLE WAY DOWN THE RIVER, WHEN HE HAD ASKED DECEASED TO TAKE HIS PLACE. THE HEAD OF THE BOAT WAS AT THIS TIME GOING TOWARDS THE BANK AND WITNESS TOLD DECEASED TO STOP A MINUTE BEFORE HE MOVED, AND TURNED HIS HEAD LOOKING AT THE BOW OF THE BOAT AND PULLING IT OUT FROM THE BANK, WHEN HE FELT A SUDDEN SWAY AND CRIED OUT "HALLOA, WHAT ARE YOU UP TO NOW", AND ON LOOKING ROUND MISSED DECEASED FROM THE BOAT AND SAW HIS HAT FLOATING ON THE WATER.
   HE IMMEDIATELY GOT UP AND PUT THE BOAT HOOK OUT BUT HE DID NOT RISE AGAIN. THE BOAT HOOK WOULD NOT TOUCH THE BOTTOM OF THE RIVER AND HE IMMEDIATELY WENT TO MR PEARCE FOR THE DRAGS.
   DURING THE TIME THEY WERE AT THE GIBRALTER THEY ONLY HAD TWO QUARTS OF ALE BETWEEN SIX OF THEM AND WERE NOT THE LEAST INTOXICATED. THEY HAD NO QUARREL WHATEVER.
   THOMAS SMITH, BOATMAN, DEPOSED THAT ON MONDAY NIGHT LAST, ABOUT 8 O'CLOCK, ON LEARNING THAT A MAN WAS DROWNED AT GIBRALTER WHO HAD ONE OF HIS BOATS, HE IMMEDIATELY WENT DOWN AND FOUND THREE BOATS DRAGGING FOR HIM. HE GOT INTO A BOAT AND AFTER ABOUT A QUARTER OF ONE HOUR'S SEARCH SUCCEEDED IN FINDING THE BODY, WHICH WAS CLOSE TO THE SHORE IN ABOUT 2 FEET OF WATER. WITNESS THOUGHT THAT FROM THE POSITION IN WHICH HE FOUND THE BODY, HE HAD NOT MOVED SINCE HE FELL IN.
   THE WATER AT THIS TIME WAS GOING DOWN VERY FAST, AND HE THOUGHT AT THE TIME THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED THERE MIGHT HAVE BEEN ABOUT 5 FEET OF WATER WHERE THE BODY WAS FOUND. THERE WAS NOTHING PARTICULAR IN THE APPEARANCE OF THE BODY.
   (QUESTION) BY A JUROR: IT WAS A VERY STIFF-BUILT BOAT AND PERFECTLY SAFE--- IT WAS THE SAME PARTY HAD HAD IT BEFORE SEVERAL TIMES. IT WAS GOING WITH A GENTLEMAN THAT AFTERNOON TO SHEERNESS. STANSBY WAS PERFECTLY SOBER WHEN I SAW HIM THAT EVENING.
   STANSBY RE-EXAMINED – THE LAST TIME I SAW DECEASED ALIVE HE WAS STANDING UP IN THE BOAT WAITING TO TAKE MY SEAT.
    JAMES SPAIN, WATERMAN, ASSISTED IN SEARCHING FOR THE DECEASED AND HAD DONE SO FOR AN HOUR AND HALF PREVIOUS TO SMITH'S ARRIVAL.
   MR PETER MONTAGUE POPE, SURGEON, RESIDING AT MALLING, EXAMINED THE BODY THAT DAY; HE FOUND NO MARKS OF VIOLENCE WHATEVER.
   THE CORONER IN ADDRESSING THE JURY SAID THAT IT WAS NECESSARY FOR HIM TO STATE TO THEM BEFORE THEY RETURNED THEIR VERDICT, TO FIND THE VALUE OF THE BOAT, OR TO FIX A SUM SOMETHING NEAR THE VALUE AS A DEODAND, AND IT WOULD BE FORFEITED TO THE CROWN. HE WAS SORRY IT WAS SO FOR SMITH, AS HE COULD NOT SEE FROM THE EVIDENCE THAT THE BOAT WAS FAULTY IN ANY DEGREE,, BUT STILL IT WAS A POINT OF LAW AND IT WAS HIS DUTY TO SUGGEST THAT TO THEM. THE DEODAND, HOWEVER, UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES MIGHT PROBABLY BE REMITTED IF APPLIED FOR IN A PROPER QUARTER.
   THE JURY RETIRED AND AFTER SOME CONSULTATION, RETURNED A VERDICT OF "ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED, WITH A DEODAND OF £3 ON THE BOAT".
   THE DECEASED, WHO WAS A HIGHLY RESPECTABLE YOUNG MAN, WAS A NATIVE OF ESSEX AND HIS LOSS WE HAVE NO DOUBT WILL BE DEEPLY LAMENTED BY THE NUMEROUS CIRCLE OF FRIENDS IN THIS TOWN WHO HAD THE PLEASURE OF HIS ACQUAINTANCE. THE FATHER AND TWO BROTHERS OF THE UNFORTUNATE YOUNG MAN WERE PRESENT DURING THE INVESTIGATION AND SEEMED GREATLY AFFECTED".

1841 CENSUS, GEORGE LARKING, SHOEMAKER, BANK STREET.

41. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF [EDWARD?] PIETY
WHO DIED [O]CTOBER THE 4th 1841
ALSO THE ABOVE [EDW]ARD ? PIETY
DIED [        ] THE 12th 18[ ]
ALSO [                             ]
[                                        ]

42. HEADSTONE

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PRINCE
OF EAST ACTON
IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY THE 8th? 1846
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER THE [ ] 1852
AGED [ ] YEARS

1839 PIGOT DIRECTORY, WILLIAM PRINCE, TAILOR OF WINDMILL ROW; 1841 CENSUS, TAILOR OF BONE'S ALLEY.

43. BODYSTONE

ROBERT RUSSELL
DIED AUGT 3rd 1846
AGED 78
ALSO
MARGUERETTA
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 24th
1853
AGED 82
[ ]
DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 25th
1874

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 13th MAY 1836
ROBERT RUSSELL
   ALL HIS PROPERTY TO HIS WIFE, MARGUERETTA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR CHILDREN AND HERSELF. WIFE IS EXECUTOR.
SIGNED: ROBERT RUSSELL OF ROCKY HILL, NO WITNESSES.
   ITEM: THE WILL WAS WRITTEN ON THE DAY OF THE FUNERAL OF MRS? BOYCE IN DOVER AND IN CONTEMPLATION OF THE FUNERAL OF HIS BROTHER IN LAW, JOHN SIMES, TO TAKE PLACE ON THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY, THE 17th OF MAY 1836, AT HYTHE.

CODICIL
BY PROPERTY IN HIS WILL HE MEANS MONEY, LEASEHOLD HOUSE, GOODS AND CHATTELS AND FURNITURE, OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY.
   NO WITNESSES.

AFFIDAVIT 4th FEBRUARY 1847
   REVEREND ROBERT HARRIS, OF GREAT RUSSELL STREET, MIDDLESEX, IS SWORN.
   HE WAS WELL ACQUAUNTED WITH RUSSELL, FOR MANY YEARS, UP TO THE TIME OF HIS DEATH.
   HE WAS FAMILIAR WITH HIS HANDWRITING AND SIGNATURE. HE HAS CAREFULLY EXAMINED THE WILL AND CODICIL, AND CONFIRMS THAT THEY ARE IN RUSSELL'S HAND.
   PROVED 5th FEBRUARY 1847

44. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ALEXANDER DICKSON
SECOND SON OF
MR ALEXANDER SCOTT
OF PEBBLES, SCOTLAND
WHO DIED IN THIS TOWN
ON THE 5th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1847
AGED 23 YEARS
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY ?

IN THE 1841 PEEBLES CENSUS, ALEXANDER SCOTT, SENIOR, IS A CLOTHIER AND ALEXANDER, JUNIOR A TAILOR. IN THE 1851 CENSUS ALEXANDER, SENIOR IS A BAILIE, (EQUIVALENT TO AN ENGLISH ALDERMAN) AND TAILOR, ONE OF TWO PARTNERS, EMPLOYING 3 MEN. BY THE 1861 CENSUS, ALEXANDER SENIOR IS DEAD AND HIS WIDOW, MARGARET, (NEE DICKSON), IS A CLOTHIER EMPLOYING 4 MEN AND 1 BOY. I DO NOT KNOW WHY ALEXANDER, JUNIOR WAS IN MAIDSTONE IN 1847.

45. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
LOUISA WIFE OF
WILLIAM SHINNER
DRAPER OF THIS TOWN
WHO DIED JULY 20th 1846
AGED 39 YEARS
EDWARD ROBERT THEIR SON
DIED MARCH THE 21st 1848
[AGED] [1]9 MONTHS

46. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SHIRLEY
MANY YEARS IN THE SERVICE
OF THIS TOWN'S BREWERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB 11th 1846
AGED 68 YEARS
AS A TOKEN OF AFFECTION FOR A KIND FATHER
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY HIS ELDEST SON H. SHIRLEY

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 7th JANUARY 1845
WILLIAM SHIRLEY, YEOMAN.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO SON WILLIAM ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, DEBTS, MONEY, MONEY IN PUBLIC FUNDS, MONEY FROM BURIAL SOCIETY HE BELONGS TO, IN TRUST, FOR THE BENEFIT OF WIFE, ANN. AFTER HER DEATH, HIS REAL ESTATE TO SON WILLIAM, ABSOLUTELY, BUT ON CONDITION THAT HE PAYS HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THEN LIVING, £20 EACH, CHARGEABLE ON HIS FREEHOLDS.
   RESIDUE OF REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO SON WILLIAM, ABSOLUTELY. SON WILLIAM IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: JOSEPH BUNYARD AND J. H. CRAWLE?, BOTH OF MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 30th APRIL 1846. SON WILLIAM IS A VICTUALLER OF MAIDSTONE. GOODS, CHATTELS AND CREDITS, LESS THAN £100 VALUE.

47. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE SHRUBSOLE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOV 27th 1857
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPT 5th 1850
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE HIS SON
WHO DIED JUNE 20th 1853
AGED 33 ? YEARS
[ALSO] [MARY] SHRUBSOLE
WHO DIED NOV [ ] 1861
[AGED] 64 YEARS

GEORGE SHRUBSOLE, SENIOR, 1839 PIGOT DIRECTORY, BLACKSMITH OF STONE STREET OR GROCER OF WEEK STREET?

48. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH
WIFE OF JOHN SMITH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCTOBER 14th 1845
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO ANNA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN & SARAH SMITH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 30th 18[ ]
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED JOHN SMITH
WHO DIED OCTOBER 4th 18[ ]8
AGED 81? YEARS
ALSO OF MARY [            ] SEPT. [           ]
THE ABOVE [                                            ]
AGED [                 ]

49. COPED STONE

NORTH SIDE
IN MEMORY OF
SIDNEY THOMAS SON OF SIDNEY & JANE SPENCER
WHO DIED JUNE 12th 1855 AGED 2 YEARS, 4 MONTHS
"Here in Celestial Strains l There Love in every Bosom Reigns
Raptured ? Myriads ? Sing l For Christ Himself is King"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED SIDNEY SPENCER
WHO DIED JUNE 1st 1872 AGED 49 YEARS
"Just as I am without one Plea l And that Thee Bid's me Come to Thee
But that Thy Blood was Shed for me l O Lamb of God, Come"

SOUTH SIDE
HENRY HAVELOCK SPENCER
DIED NOVEMBER 30th 1858 AGED 9 MONTHS
"And Jesus saith out of the mouths of Babes & Sucklings thou [ ]"
EMILY SPENCER
DIED JULY 31st 1859 AGED 3 YEARS
"And Jesus said "Suffer the Little Children to come unto me,
And Forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of God"

50. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES TADMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
29th ? AUGUST 1849
AGED 41 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO
MARIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd NOVEMBER? 18 [ ]
AGED 71 ? YEARS
INTERRED IN MAIDSTONE CEMETERY
"And we also Bless Thy Holy Name for all [Thy]
Servants Departed this Life in Thy Path of [ ]"

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 21st AUGUST 1847
JAMES TADMAN
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO WIFE, MARIA, ALL FREEHOLD STATE AND PERSONAL ESTATE, MONEY FROM HIS LIFE INSURANCE WITH THE EQUITABLE LIFE OFFICE, ABSOLUTELY. SHE AND JAMES CLIFFORD, JUNIOR ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: T.W. SPRINGFIELD ? AND R. SPRINGFIELD ?
   PROVED 19th JANUARY 1850. POWER RESERVED TO MARIA TADMAN

51. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD WISE
LATE OF CANTERBURY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 3rd ? 1846
AGED 30 YEARS
"Let no Proud Stone with Sculptered Virtues Rise,
To Mark the Spot therein a Sinner Lies,
Or if some Boast must Deck the Sinner's Grave,
Boast of his Love who Died, Lost Man to Save"

END OF EAST SIDE

NORTH SIDE

52. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BALLS
LATE OF HILLSWORTH, SUFFOLK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 18th 1851
AGED 77 YEARS

53. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ALEXANDER BLACK
24 YEARS VETERINARY SURGEON
IN THE 14th LIGHT DRAGOONS
AND 8 YEARS ON THE STAFF
AT THE CAVALRY DEPOT, MAIDSTONE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 6th OF AUGUST 1846
AGED 61 YEARS

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 9th DECEMBER 1839
ALEXANDER BLACK, ESQUIRE, OF THE CAVALRY BARRACKS.
   ALL OF HIS ESTATE TO HIS WIFE, ELIZABETH EASTER, WHO IS HIS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: JOHN SWINDLEY, QUARTER MASTER, CAVALRY BARRACKS AND JOHN CAW, M.D., STAFF ASSISTANT SURGEON.
   PROVED 11th NOVEMBER 1846

54. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
STEPHEN BLUET
OF THIS TOWN, COACH BUILDER
WHO DIED SEPT 23rd 1847
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY WIFE OF
THE ABOVE NAMED STEPHEN BLUET
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 14th 1870
AGED 78 YEARS

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 20th AUGUST 1847
STEPHEN BLUET, GENTLEMAN.
   ALL OF HIS ESTATE TO HIS WIFE, MARY, FOR EVER. SHE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: KNOWLES KING, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND GEORGE LODER OF MAIDSTONE
   PROVED 16th JUNE 1848

55. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANCES WIFE OF
EDWARD BONNER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER THE 20th 1861
AGED 43 ? YEARS
LEAVING ISSUE 1 DAUGHTER VIZ. ELLEN
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWARD BONNER
WHO DIED SEPT 29th 1862
AGED 47 YEARS

PRINCIPAL PROBATE REGISTRY, LICENSEE OF THE "UNION FLAG", UNION STREET; COURT KEEPER, 1861 – 62?

56. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BRENNAN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER THE 20th 1850
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN BRENNAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1877
AGED 92 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 4 SONS AND 2
DAUGHTERS BY MARY HIS WIFE
ALSO
JULIA EMMA
THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED JANUARY 4th ? 1852
AGED 23 YEARS
LIKEWISE HENRY PRICE
THEIR GRANDSON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 31st 1851
AGED 10 MONTHS
ALSO PAUL BRENNAN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY ? 16Th 1856
AGED 35? YEARS

REAR
ALSO
ROBERT FITZ BRENNAN
WHO DIED DEC 20th 1860
AGED 43 YEARS
KATE BRENNAN
DIED OCT 25th 1863
AGED 10 MONTHS

57. HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF
HENRY COCKRELL
WHO DIED FEB 13th 1848
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED APRIL 24th 1858
AGED 75 YEARS
"Afflictions Sore Long Time I Bore,
Physicians all proved Vain,
Till God did please to give me Ease,
And Free me from my Pain"

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 7th FEBRUARY 1848
HENRY COCKRELL, SERGEANT, WEST KENT MILITIA.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
    TO WIFE, ELIZABETH, ALL MONIES AND GOODS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, ABSOLUTELY. SHE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: ELEANOR BARNEY AND J.G. READER, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 21st SEPTEMBER 1848

58. HEADSTONE

[                                  ]
HENRY COGGER
[                                  ]
[                  ] MARCH 1851
AGED 37 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND DAUGHTER
[                                           ]

59. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
WILLIAM DE[ARE] OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JANUARY 22nd 1848
AGED [    ] YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DEARE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY? 20Th 1857
AGED65 ? YEARS
WILLIAM GR[ANVI]LLE DEARE?
[SO]N OF [THE ABOVE]
[WHO] DIED [                    ] 18[   ]
AGED [                   ]

1851 CENSUS, WILLIAM DEARE, BUTCHER, WEEK STREET.

60. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE
OF EDWARD GANDY
WHO DIED DEC 22nd [1856]
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO OF
EDWARD GANDY
WHO DIED DEC [ ] 18[77]?
AGED [82] YEARS
[ ]

1851 CENSUS, EDWARD GANDY, SCHOOLMASTER, WHEELER STREET.

61. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH THE WIFE OF
WILLIAM HAYWOOD
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1846
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THEIR SON
DIED DEC 12th 1849 AGED 16 YEARS
(Gap)
ALSO SARAH ELIZA DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND SARAH HAYWOOD
BORN JANUARY 18th 1857
DIED JANUARY 15th 1858

1841 CENSUS, WILLIAM HAYWOOD, PUBLICAN, GABRIEL'S HILL.

62. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF WILLM. HUNT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JULY 20th 1843
AGED 48 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 1 SON JOHN
ALSO OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM HUNT
WHO DIED MARCH 2nd 1876
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO OF CHILDREN OF JOHN HUNT
WILLIAM DIED SEPT. 6Th ? 1858
AGED 10 MONTHS
JOHN [ Footstone Obscures ]
[ ]

63. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN HYLAND
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JULY 27th 1849
AGED 53 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE FIVE SONS AND SIX
DAUGHTERS
ALSO OF RICHARD
YOUNGEST BORN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 18[ ]4
AGED 36? YEARS
ALSO OF FANNY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE NAMED
JOHN HYLAND
WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 187[ ]
[Footstone Obscures]

1839 PIGOT DIRECTORY, JOHN HYLAND, SENIOR, GROCER IN KING STREET.

JACKSON SEE SMITH

64. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD JOHNSON
THIRD SON OF RICHARD JOHNSON
OF CHARING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON
THE 29th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1851
AGED 31 YEARS
"Him that Cometh to Me I will
In no way Cast [ ]"

65. HEADSTONE AND BODYSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD LAMPARD
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 21st 1845
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD LAMPARD
WHO DIED MARCH 31st 1850
AGED 80 YEARS
LIKEWISE
STEPHEN LAMPARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD LAMPARD
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 1846
AGED 53? YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN RELICT OF THE ABOVE
STEPHEN LAMPARD
WHO DIED JANUARY 18th 1866
AGED 66 YEARS

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 19th AUGUST 1846
STEPHEN LAMPARD, POSTMAN.
   SON JOHN, GREGORY PAGE OF MAIDSTONE, SCHOOLMASTER AND GEORGE ACRES OF MAIDSTONE ARE EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES. DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE FIRST PAID.
   TO EXECUTORS ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST, TO SELL PERSONAL ESTATE, (EXCEPT SOME HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE) AND TO RECEIVE RENTS FROM REAL ESTATE.
   THEY TO PAY AN ANNUITY OF £40 TO HIS WIFE, MARY ANN, FOR LIFE, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW. IF SHE RE-MARRIES, THEN SHE WILL HAVE £20 PER YEAR FOR LIFE.
   TO HIS SISTER, ANN SOLON, 7 SHILLINGS A WEEK FOR LIFE, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS A WIDOW,
   IF SHE RE-MARRIES THE LEGACY IS VOID.
   EXECUTORS TO DEPOSIT IN THE MAIDSTONE SAVINGS BANK, YEARLY, THE REMAINING PART OF THE RENTS IN THEIR NAMES AND THE NAMES OF HIS SONS, STEPHEN, JOHN, THOMAS, WILLIAM, RICHARD AND GEORGE. UNTIL THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE AND SISTER, THE EXECUTORS, FROM TIME TO TIME, TO PAY INTEREST TOWARDS HIS SONS' MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION. WHEN HIS WIFE AND SISTER ARE DEAD, THE REAL ESTATE TO BE SOLD AND MONEY INVESTED IN GOVERNMENT FUNDS AND INTEREST USED FOR SONS' BENEFIT UNTIL THEY ARE ALL 21 WHEN THE CAPITAL IS TO BE SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN THEM. EXECUTORS TO INSURE REAL ESTATE IN THE KENT FIRE OFFICE. HIS WIFE TO HAVE THE USE OF THE HOUSE IN WEEK STREET, RENT FREE, FOR ONE YEAR AFTER HIS DEATH, SHE ALSO HAS USE OF FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN AND CHINA DURING THIS PERIOD. AFTER ONE YEAR, SHE CAN HAVE SUCH ARTICLES NEEDED TO FURNISH A SMALL HOUSE OR COTTAGE.
   HIS SISTER TO BE ALLOWED TO LIVE WITH IS WIFE FOR 6 MONTHS AFTER HIS DEATH, THEN SHE CAN HAVE SUFFICIENT FURNITURE AND BED TO FURNISH A ROOM.
   TO NIECE MARY ANN LARKING, £10.
   WITNESSES: THOMAS WOOD JONES ?, OF MAIDSTONE AND JOHN COGGER OF MAIDSTONE.

CODICIL 27th AUGUST 1846
   IF HIS SON JOHN, REFUSES OR NEGLECTS TO ACCOUNT FOR MONEY THAT COMES INTO HIS HANDS, CONTRARY TO THE WILL, OR THERE IS A DISPUTE BETWEEN HIM AND THE OTHER TRUSTEES, THE OTHER TRUSTEES CAN DISCHARGE JOHN AS EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEE AND APPOINT A REPLACEMENT AS THEY THINK FIT.
   WITNESSES: AS FOR WILL.
   PROVED 16th DECEMBER 1846

66. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ARTHUR LARKING
SON OF WILLM. GEORGE & MARY ANN LARKING
WHO DIED THE 8th JAN 1847
AGED 4 MONTHS AND 2 DAYS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM GEORGE LARKING
WHO DIED AUGUST 12th 1860
IN THE 44th YEAR OF HIS AGE
LEFT SURVIVING A WIDOW AND
ELEVEN CHILDREN
ALSO THE ABOVE
MARY ANN LARKING
WHO DIED MAY 26th 1871
AGED 52 YEARS
"Her Children Arise up and call her Blessed"
ALSO WILLIAM
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 2nd 1885 AGED 43 YEARS
MARTHA THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED AT DARTFORD DEPT 18th? 1886 AGED 33 YEARS

1851 CENSUS, WILLIAM, SENIOR, CARRIER OF ASHFORD ROAD, SOMETIME IN BUSINESS WITH FATHER, JOHN.

67. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN DAUGHTER OF
WILLM. & SOPHIA MILLINGCHAMP
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED APRIL 9th 1839 AGED 5 YEARS
AND 8 MONTHS
"Adieu, Sweet Babe, Short was thy Stay,
Just Look Around, then Child,
Thy Angelic Face we all did See,
But soon we were Deprived of thee,
Sleep Lovely Babe and take thy Rest,
God takes them all Home he Loves Best"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM MILLINGCHAMP
WHO DIED AUGUST 10th 1845 AGED 34 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND ONLY DAUGHTER, VIZ EMMA
TO DEPLORE THE LOSS OF AN AFFECTIONATE HUSBAND A KIND
PARENT AND SINCERE FRIEND
"While in this World I did Remain,
My Latter days were Grief and Pain,
But then the Lord did think it Best,
To take me to a place of Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE SOPHIA THE LATE WIFE
OF HENRY DAVID APPLETON
WHO DIED (Obscured by Footstone) YEARS

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 30th JULY 1845
WILLIAM MILLINGCHAMP, VICTUALLER.
   WIFE, SOPHIA IS EXECUTOR, SHE TO PAY DEBTS FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS.
HIS REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO HER, ABSOLUTELY. HE "EARNESTLY" RECOMMENDS HIS WIFE TO EDUCATE , MAINTAIN AND CARE FOR THEIR DAUGHTER, EMMA, TO THE BEST OF HER ABILITY AND MEANS.
   WITNESSES: RICHARD HART, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND WILLIAM HILLS, HIS CLERK.
   PROVED 4th OCTOBER 1845

PRICE SEE BRENNAN

68. HEADSTONE

A. J. S. 1847

69. HEADSTONE, VERY WORN.

[                              ]
CHARLOTTE SMITH?
[                              ]
[                              ]
[                              ]
[                              ]
CHARLOTTE JACKSON WIFE OF
WILLIAM JACKSON OF THIS PARISH
[                            ] OF THE ABOVE
[                             ] 1862 AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM JACKSON
[                                       ] AGED 60 YEARS

IT MAY WELL BE THAT SMITH IS THE SECOND NAME OF A DAUGHTER OF THE JACKSONS?

70. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JASPER TUTTY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 7th 1850
AGED 53 YEARS

71. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TOT HE MEMORY OF
JOHN VINCENT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 4th 18[51]
AGED 48? YEARS
LEAVING SURVIVING A WIDOW AND 1 DAUGHTER
VIZ. ELIZABETH TO LAMENT THE LOSS OF AN
AFFECTIONATE HUSBAND AND KIND PARENT
ALSO ? CHILDREN WHO DIED IN INFANCY

1851 CENSUS, JOHN VINCENT OF ST FAITH'S STREET, IRON MERCHANT

72. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN WALKER, ARCHITECT
OF THIS TOWN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCT 10th 1844
AGED 36 YEARS
HE LEFT SURVIVING A WIDOW
AND INFANT DAUGHTER
(Fragments of Verses)

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 9th OCTOBER 1844
JOHN WALKER, ARCHITECT AND SURVEYOR.
   APPOINTS BROTHER, FREDERICK OF WILLINGTON STREET, MAIDSTONE, EXECUTOR.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   IF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE IS NOT SUFFICIENT THEN ABOVE COSTS TO BE CHARGED ON HIS REAL ESTATE. HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND EFFECTS , PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, READY MONEY, DEBTS, INVESTMENTS AND RESIDUE OF ESTATE, TO FREDERICK WALKER, IN TRUST, HE TO RECEIVE ALL RENTS, INTEREST AND MONEY DUE FROM HIS PROFESSION AND TO SELL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, ETC., AND AFTER ABOVE COSTS ARE PAID, TO PAY RESIDUE TO HIS WIFE, GEORGIANA, ABSOLUTELY.
   WITNESSES: FREDERICK WALKER OF WILLINGTON STREET, HENRY KNOWLES OF HIGH STREET AND J. KNOWLES, WROTHAM.
   PROVED 24th OCTOBER 1844

JOHN WALKER WAS A MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS AND WORKED WITH JOHN WHICHCORD, ARCHITECT OF HOLY TRINITY.

73. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELLEN DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND SARAH WALTER
OF THIS PARISH, HOYMAN
WHO DIED SEPT 14th 1850
AGED 9 YEARS
"And now I lie me down to Rest,
I Pray to God my Soul to Bless,
If I should Die before I W[ake],
I [Hope] the Lord my Soul [to Take]

74. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN WENBORN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 1st 1856?
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO OF ELEANOR
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 7th APRIL 1874
AGED 62 YEARS

75. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH THE WIFE OF
VALENTINE WILDISH
OF MAIDSTONE
DIED NOVEMBER 25th 1847
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
VALENTINE WILDISH
DIED MARCH 28th 1868
IN THE 86th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO ELIZABETH WILDISH
DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1858
AGED 86 YEARS

VALENTINE WILDISH WAS, FOR MANY YEARS, LANDLORD OF THE BELL INN, WEEK STREET, THIS INN HAD EXISTED SINCE AT LEAST 1538.

76. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGINA MARY
WOODWARD
WHO DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1851
AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA ELIZABETH
WOODWARD
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 9th 185[7]?
(Obscured by Footstone)

END OF NORTHERN SIDE

WEST SIDE

77. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
BENJAMIN ANDERSON
WHO [DIED] FEB 3rd 1849
[AGED] [   ] YEARS
ALSO [THE] [AB]OVE
BEN[JAMIN] ANDERSON
[WHO] [DIED] [                ] 23rd 1853
[                                      ]
[                               ]SON
[                               ]

78. SMALL HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF
SARAH AUSTIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JUNE 8th 1858
AGED 14 YEARS

79. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
GEORGE BENZIE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOV 4th 1854
AGED 40 YEARS
(Gap)
LEFT SURVIVING TWO SONS
GEORGE BATES
AND HARRY FREDERICK

80. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE WIFE OF JAMES BETTS
OF THIS TOWN, GROCER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 26th 1842
AGED 36 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE SURVIVING ONE SON AND ONE
DAUGHTER VIZ ELIZA JANE
AND ALFRED JAMES

81. HEADSTONE

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD BETTS
SON OF RICHARD AND
CHARLOTTE BETTS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED OCT 24th
1852 AGED 6 WEEKS
ALSO JOHN THEIR SON
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1852
AGED 5 MONTHS

82. HEADSTONE, WORK

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARIA
THE SECOND AND BELOVED DAUGHTER
OF
JOSEPH & SARAH BONE
WHO DIED ON THE 6th OCTOBER 1[ ]
IN THE [ ] YEAR OF HER AGE
[ALSO OF THE ABOVE]
JOSEPH BONE
WHO DIED NOV [ ] [18]60
AGED 6[ ] YEARS

1841 CENSUS, JOSEPH BONE, JAILER MAIDSTONE PRISON, 1851 CENSUS, KEEPER OF THE COUNTY PRISON, MAIDSTONE.

83. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE WILLIAM
SON OF WILLIAM AND EMMA COBB
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1858
AGED 2 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS

84. HEADSTONE

TO THE
MEMORY OF
ROBERT DICKENSON DALE
OF THIS PARISH, FORMERLY OF MARGATE
WHO DIED APRIL 27th 1848
IN THE 40th YEAR OF HIS AGE
LEAVING A WIFE & 10 CHILDREN
ALSO HARRIET
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 1852
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO ROBERT THEIR SON
WHO DIED DEC [ ]
AGED 30 YEARS

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 31st MARCH 1846
ROBERT DICKENSON DALE
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, LINEN, CLOTHES, BOOKS, PLATE, CHINA, PICTURES, HORSES?, CARRIAGE, READY MONEY AND INVESTMENTS, GOODS AND EFFECTS, TO WIFE HARRIET, ABSOLUTELY. SHE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: CHARLES PEARSON AND JOHN STANGER
   PROVED 15th DECEMBER 1849

85. SMALL HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY
WIFE OF GEORGE DANN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 17th 1853 AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO THE AB[OVE] [GEORGE] [D]ANN
WHO [ ]
[ ]

1851 CENSUS, MASTER CARPENTER, EMPLOYING 5 MEN.

86. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN DAY
OF ST. ANN'S SOHO, WESTMINSTER
THIRD SON OF
WILLIAM DAY, CORNFACTOR
OF THIS TOWN
WHO DIED NOV 10th 1852
AGED 40? YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW & 3 DAUGHTERS
(Gap)
ALSO MATILDA GREENHILL
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [Obscured by Footstone) 1858
[ ]

87. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF JAMES ELLIOTT
(SMITH) OF THIS TOWN
WHO DIED SEPT 12th 1854
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO SARAH SECOND WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCT 16th 1863
AGED 51 YEARS
"A Few more Tears shall Roll,
A Few more Seasons Come,
And we shall be with those that Rest,
Withinthe Silent Tomb"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
JAME[S] [ELLI]OTT
WHO D[IED] [Obscured by Footstone] 1873

88. BROKEN HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
EMILY INFANT CHILD OF
THOMAS GOODWIN
OF THIS TOWN, SOLICITOR?
WHO DIED ON THE 27th DAY OF [ ]
1856 AGED 5 [ ]

89. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES HEATHORN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 15th 1859
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO JUDITH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPT 13th 1836
AGED 52 YEARS
LEAVING TWO SONS & 3 DAUGHTERS
ALSO SIDNEY BR[                   ]
YOUNGEST SON [                   ]
WHO DIED AT [                       ]
[                      ]

90. SMALL HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HICKMOT
WHO DIED 21st SEPT 1872 ?
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WM. HICKMOT
WHO DIED [                                 ]
AGED [   ] YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM
WHO DIED 1856 AGED 7 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN?
WHO DIED [                                       ]YEARS

91. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
CATHERINE PILE
WIFE OF
EDMUND HIGGINS
OF THIS TOWN
WHO DIED MAY 7th 1853
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF
THOMAS SIMMONS
WHO DIED APRIL 4th 1857
[AGED] [ ] YEARS

1851 CENSUS, EDMUND HIGGINS, MASTER PAINTER

92. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS HARRIOT HINGE
OF GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX
WHO DIED MAY 6th 1857
AGED 66? YEARS

PREOGATIVECOURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 27th JUNE 1855
HARRIOT HINGE OF GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX, SPINSTER.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO SISTER SALLY HANDS OF BRENTFORD, WIDOW, IF SHE SURVIVES HER, THE INTEREST ON £300 IN THE NEW 3% BANK ANNUITIES, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, THE EXECUTORS TO SELL THE STOCK AND DIVIDE IT AS FOLLOWS: TO NIECE, ELIZABETH HARRIOT GATES WIFE OF STEPHEN BELCHER GATES, £100 AND HER WATCH, STEPHEN BELCHER GATES OF ACTON, IS EXECUTOR.TO NEPHEW JOSEPH HINGE, £10; TO SARAH CRITCHLEY WIFE OF CHARLES CRITCHLEY, £10 TO NEPHEWS AND NIECES, JOHN HAMP, £50; THOMAS HAMP £20; EMILY HAMP, £20; ROSE HAMP, £20, AS A SMALL REMEMBRANCE. THESE ARE THE CHILDREN OF HER DECEASED NEPHEW, HENRY HAMP.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM PRITCHARD AND W. BAILEY.

AFFIDAVIT 30th MAY 1857
   WILLIAM PRITCHARD OF HIGH STREET, ACTON, IS SWORN. HARRIOT HINGE WAS FORMERLY OF GREENFORD BUT LATE OF MAIDSTONE.
   HE AFFIRMS WILL WAS SIGNED IN HIS PRESENCE AND THAT OF WILLIAM BAILEY AND THAT THEY WITNESSED THE WILL IN THE PRESENCE OF HARRIOT HINGE AND EACH OTHER, HE ALSO AFFIRMS THAT INTERLINEATIONS IN THE WILL WERE ADDED AT THE SAME TIME.
   PROVED 8th JUNE 1857

93. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
JESSE HOPSON
DIED JAN 17th 1855
AGED 5 YEARS & 8 MONTHS
"He took the Cup of Life to Sip,
Too Bitter ? to Drain,
He put it Meekly from his Lips,
And    ?      ?                ?"
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
ROS[A] HOPSON
[                      1857]
[                          ]

94. HEADSTONE, UPPER BADLY ERODED

[                                        ]
[                             ] MOO?[              ]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[JU]NE 6th 1[ ]0
AGED   ?   YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM JEFFERY
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1857
AGED 44 YEARS

95. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZA WIFE OF
JAMES JESHOPE
WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1855
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPT 8th 1855
AGED 7 MONTHS

96. SMALL HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH RELICT OF
THOMAS KIPPING OF
EDENBRIDGE
WHO DIED APRIL 24th 1858
AG[ED] 52? YEARS

1841 CENSUS, THOMAS KIPPING, EDENBRIDGE, INDEPENDENT, 1851 CENSUS, AT EDENBRIDGE, HE AN ANNUITANT.

97. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
THOMAS LANCASTER
LATE OF RYE, SUSSEX
WHO DIED APRIL 3rd 1860
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED APRIL 24th 1840
AGED [ ]9 YEARS
[HER] REMAINS ARE INTERRED
[IN RYE?] CHURCHYARD

1851 CENSUS, THOMAS LANCASTER?, OSTLER AT RYE IN GREEN LANE.

98. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH HUGGETT LARKING
DAUGHTER OF JOHN & JANE LARKING
WHO DIED THE 24th APRIL 1851
AGED 9 MONTHS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 15th 1854 AGED 10 DAYS
ALSO OF JANE
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN LARKING
WHO DIED DECEMBER 17th 1874
IN THE [ ] YEAR OF HIS AGE

1871 CENSUS, FARMER OF 34 ACRE SAT BEARSTEAD?, EMPLOYING 4 MEN AND 2 BOYS.

99. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS SON OF
JAMES & SARAH LOGAN
LATE OF HOLLINGBOURNE
IN THIS COUNTY
WHO DIED SEPT 2nd 1854
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THEIR SON
WHO DIED OCT 28th 1854
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
SARAH LOGAN
WHO [DIED] [ ] 1861
A[GED] (Obscured by Footstone)

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 30th OCTOBER 1846
THOMAS LOGAN, OF MAIDSTONE, BAKER.
   TO BROTHER WILLIAM OF MAIDSTONE, BAKER, ONE HALF SHARE OF HIS 7/8 PART OF THE HOUSE, WITH STABLE, YARD AND GARDEN IN MAIDSTONE HIGH STREET, ADJOINING THE "ROSE AND CROWN" INN ON THE EAST SIDE, FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY MRS MITCHELL, WIDOW OF JAMES MITCHELL, AFTERWARDS BY JOHN KELVIE*, SINCE BY FANNY KELVIE, LATE BY JOHN MITCHELL AND NOW BY HIMSELF AND BROTHER WILLIAM, ALSO ALL OTHER REAL ESTATE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GOODS, CHATTELS, MONEY, STOCK IN TRADE, DEBTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, FOR EVER. BROTHER WILLIAM IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: DAVID TANNER SWEETLOVE, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND SAMUEL HOLLOWAY OF MAIDSTONE, BAKER.
   PROVED 19th DECEMBER 1854, GRANTED TO JOHN SHARP THE YOUNGER AND JOSEPH SHARP, EXECUTORS OF WILLIAM LOGAN, DECEASED.
   *SEE MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS OF ALL SAINTS, MAIDSTONE, ON THIS WEBSITE.

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 22nd OCTOBER 1854
WILLIAM LOGAN, BAKER.
   APPOINTS COUSIN, JOHN SHARP THE YOUNGER OF MAIDSTONE, PAPERMAKER AND JOSEPH SHARP OF MAIDSTONE, PAPERMAKER, AS EXECUTORS.
   TO SISTER, ANN LOGAN, NOW LIVING WITH HIM, HIS 7/8 PART OF A PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE "ROSE AND CROWN" INN IN MAIDSTONE HIGH STREET, LATELY OCCUPIED BY HIMSELF AND HIS LATE BROTHER, THOMAS, AND NOW OF HIMSELF; ALSO THE FIXTURES AND UTENSILS OF TRADE IN THE BUILDING.
   HIS VESTED REVERSIONARY INTEREST EXPECTED ON THE DEATH OF CHARLOTTE CLARK, OF MAIDSTONE, WIDOW, WHICH HE IS ENTITLED TO BY VIRTUE OF THE WILLS OF HIS UNCLE JOHN LOGAN AND THAT OF HIS BROTHER, THOMAS, IN TWO UNDIVIDED 1/5 PARTS OD FOUR FREEHOLD HOUSES IN QUEEN ANNE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, LATELY OCCUPIED BY [           ] SPRINGETT, AMBROSE BAKER, JAMES HINES AND [           ] RUSSELL, AND NOW OR LATE BY AMBROSE BAKER, [           ] CLARK [           ] BRADSHAW AND [           ] SPRINGETT, TO HIS THREE BROTHERS, JAMES, JOHN AND ROBERT, IN EQUAL SHARES, FOR EVER. TO EACH OF HIS BROTHERS, £65.
REST AND RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE   LEGACY, PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, TO HIS MOTHER, SARAH LOGAN, NOW LIVING WITH HIM AND HIS SISTERS, SARAH KENNEDY, WIDOW AND MARY HAMMOND AND NIECE, ELLEN THOMAS? WIFE OF GEORGE THOMAS?, OF THE "ROYAL OAK", MAIDSTONE, IN EQUAL SHARES.
   WITNESSES: JOHN SHARP, SENIOR ? OF MAIDSTONE AND JOHN LAKER, JUNIOR, CLERK TO MR MORGAN, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 19th DECEMBER 1854

100. HEADSTONE

[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES HOWE MARDON
WHO DIED MAY 15th 1850
AGED 64 YEARS

101. SMALL HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ISABELLA MARY MARTYN
THE ELDEST AND BELOVED
DAUGH[TER] [OF]
TH[OMAS] [MARTYN]
[ 1857]
[ ]

102. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN PACKHAM
DIED JUNE 6th 1851 AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO OF
JOHN PACKHAM
SURGICAL TECHANICIAN (sic) OF THIS PARISH
DIED APRIL 26th 1855 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF
SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN PACKHAM
DIED JUNE 25th? 1861 AGED 73 YEARS
"Their End was Peace"

IN THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF ARTS JOURNAL 1826 – 27, JOHN PACKHAM'S NEW TRUSS WAS PRAISED BY SEVERAL SURGEONS.

103. HEADSTONE

TO THE
MEMORY OF
SUSAN PEARNE
LATE OF DOVER
DIED 8th [ ] 1856
AGED 87 or 88 YEARS

104. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD REYNOLDS
LATE POSTILION OF THE
BELL HOTEL, MAIDSTONE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1854
AGED 67? YEARS
ALSO
RICHARD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 14th DAY OF JAN 1854
AGED 41? YEARS
[ALSO] HANNAH[ ]
[ 1860]
[AGED 70? YEARS]

THERE IS SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THIS MONUMENT, IN THE CONTEXT OF THE WILL, WHICH FOLLOWS.
   IN THE 1851 CENSUS, RICHARD REYNOLDS AND HANNAH ARE LIVING IN A WORKING CLASS COURT, WITH, IN THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR, AN ELIZABETH REYNOLDS, AGED 64, A PAUPER, SHE MAY BE RICHARD REYNOLDS'S SISTER IN LAW? (SON RICHARD IS ALSO RECORDED AS A POSTILION).
   THE STONE STATES CLEARLY THAT RICHARD, SENIOR, WAS A POSTILION OR "POST BOY", (AS IN THE CENSUS). YET HE DESCRIBES HIMSELF IN THE WILL, AS A GENTLEMAN.. IT WAS QUITE COMMON FOR RETIRED TRADESMEN TO DESCRIBE THEMSELVES THUS, BUT HE BEQUEATHS THE CONSIDERABLE SUM OF £2,600?
   HOWEVER, THE NAMES FIT, THE DATES FIT AND THE ABSENCE OF SON RICHARD FROM THE WILL, HE DYING 8 MONTHS BEFORE THE WILL WAS MADE, FITS. BUT I AM STILL NOT CLEAR AS TO WHETHER THIS IS THE SAME FAMILY OR NOT?

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 9th SEPTEMBER 1854
RICHARD REYNOLDS, GENTLEMAN.
   WIFE HANNAH, FRIEND WILLIAM DICKESON OF MAIDSTONE, GILDER AND SON WILLIAM ARE EXECUTORS.
   TO HIS WIFE, ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, BOOKS, PICTURES, CLOTHES, JEWELS, ORNAMENTS OF THE PERSON, LIQUOR AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD GOODS, ABSOLUTELY. HE ALSO GIVES HER £20.
TO WILLIAM DICKESON AND SON WILLIAM, £2,600 IN THE 3% BANK ANNUITIES IN THE BANK IF ENGLAND, UPON TRUST, THEY TO PAY THE DIVIDENDS TO HIS WIFE FOR HER LIFETIME.
   WITH HER CONSENT, THEY CAN SELL PART OR PARTS OF THE STOCK AND REINVEST IN MORTGAGE OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS, IN THEIR NAMES.
   RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE, AFTER HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL, PROBATE COSTS AND LEGACY ARE PAID,
   HIS MONEY IN THE BANK OF ENGLAND, SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS TO HIS WIFE, AS FOLLOWS: 1/3 EACH TO SONS WILLIAM AND HENRY, THE REMAINING 1/3 TO SON WILLIAM AND WILLIAM DICKESON WHO WILL PAY (AFTER DEATH OF HIS WIFE?), DIVIDENDS TO HIS DAUGHTER MARY FOR LIFE; AFTER HER DEATH THEN TO HER CHILDREN. THE CAPITAL SHARED AMONG THEM EQUALLY WHEN THEY ARE ALL 21. IF MARY DIED WITH NO LIVING CHILDREN, THEN AS SHE DIRECTS BY HER WILL. IN DEFAULT, THEN TO HER HUSBAND, FOR LIFE. AFTER HIS DEATH OR IF THERE IS NO SURVIVING HUSBAND OR SHE DIES UNMARRIED OR INTESTATE, THEN BY "STATUTE".
   IF SHE DOES HAVE CHILDREN, THE INTEREST TO THEM WILL BE FOR THEIR MAINTAINENCE AND EDUCATION UNTIL THEY ARE ALL 21.
   HIS REAL ESTATE TO HIS THREE CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED, FOR EVER.
IF WILLIAM DICKESON AND SON WILLIAM DIE OR ONE DIES OR IS UNABLE TO ACT OR GOES BEYOND THE SEAS, THE OTHER CAN APPOINT A NEW TRUSTEE OR TRUSTEES..........................
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM WHITE AND H. BALDWIN, CLERKS TO MESSRS WILDE AND SON, SOLICITORS, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 27th APRIL 1855

105. HEADSTONE, HALF BURIED

TO
THE MEMORY OF
MRS SUSANNA RUSE
LATE OF MAIDSTONE
WHO [DIED] [ ] 1858
-----------------------------------------------

106. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SEDGWICK
WHO DIED DEC 13th 1852
AGED 58 YEARS
FOR MANY YEARS SURGEON
OF THIS TOWN
HIGHLY RESPECTED
ALSO OF
LUCY ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN 11th 1879
AGED 80

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 14th MARCH 1851
WILLIAM SEDGWICK
TO WIFE LUCY ELIZABETH, FOR LIFE, 1/3 OF THE PROFITS AND GAINS OF HIS PROFESSION OF SURGEON, APOTHECARY AND           ?           CARRIED OUT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEIR SON WILLIAM GILLETT SEDGWICK, SECURED BY AN AGREEMENT DATED 11th MARCH 1851 BETWEEN HIM AND HIS SON ON THE FIRST PART AND FREDERIC BARHAM OF MAIDSTONE, SURGEON, APOTHECARY AND                     ? , OF THE OTHER PART.
   ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GOODSM CHATTELS, MONEY, INVESTMENTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS WIFE, ABSOLUTELY, SHE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: FRANCIS HAMLEY, M.D., MAIDSTONE AND FREDERIC BARHAM, SURGEON, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 5th SEPTEMBER 1853

107. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SIBBALD
ESQ. M.D.
PHYSICIAN IN MAIDSTONE
FOR NEARLY TWENTY YEARS
ASSISTANT INSPECTOR TO
H.M. FORCES
WHEN HE SERVED IN
EUROPE, ASIA, AFRICA AND AMERICA
BORN 22nd SEPTEMBER 1789
DIED 15th FEBRUARY 1853
HE WAS KIND TO THE POOR, A WARM AND
SINCERE FRIEND [ ] [A]TTACHED HUSBAND
AN AFFECTIONATE FATHER

108. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
HARRIOT AND ELIZA
TWIN DAUGHTERS OF
JOHN & CHARLOTTE SILLS
OF THIS PARISH
HARRIOT DIED APRIL 12th 1855
AGED 13 MONTHS
ELIZA DIED APRIL 13th 1855
AGED 13 MONTHS
ALSO ROSE THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED IN HER INFANCY
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
JOHN SILLS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 8th 1867
AGED 53? YEARS
(Fragment of Verses)
ALSO JOHN [Footstone Obscures] THE ABOVE
[ ]

109. SMALL HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
THOMAS SKEERE
WHO DIED JAN 12th 1863
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED AUG 20th 1850
AGED 78 YEARS

1851 CENSUS, PROPRIETOR OF HOUSE, QUENN ANNE ROAD.

110. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN DISNEY SMYTHE
OF THIS PARISH
LATE
CAPTAIN IN THE HONBLE. E.I.C.
4th BOMBAY RIFLE CORPS
DIED 4th SEPT 1853
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO
HARRIETT RUSSELL SMYTHE
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 13th JANUARY 1858
AGED 56 YEARS

111. SMALL HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
DOROTHY SNOAD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 25th 1856
AGED 55 YEARS
"My She Rest in Peace"

1851 CENSUS, SERVANT, FEMALE ASSISTANT AT ROCKY HILL HOUSE SCHOOL

112. HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY
OF
MARY STEVENS
THE WIFE OF
MR JOHN HENRY STEVENS
OF BARMING HEATH IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 20th OF MARCH 1853
AGED 40 YEARS

1851 CENSUS, JOHN STEVENS, CLERK AND STEWARD AT BARMING MENTAL HOSPITAL

113. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY SON OF
RICHARD AND ANN
SUMMERFIELD
WHO DIED AT SANDGATE
SEPTEMBER 9th 1854
AG[ED] [ ] YEARS

1851 CENSUS, RICHARD SUMMERFIELD, SURVEYOR.

114. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES SON OF
RICHARD & ELIZABETH WALTER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1852
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH FRANCES DAUGHTER
OF JAMES & SARAH WALTER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 27th 1862
AGED 2 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
ALSO HARRIET
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD WALTER
DIED NOV 24th 1867 AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
RICHARD WALTER
DIED NOV 17th 1868 AGED 77 YEARS

115. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BORMAN WATTEL
WHO DIED JULY 2nd 1857
IN THE 6[ ] YEAR OF HIS AGE
SECOND SON OF THE LATE
THOMAS WATTEL
OF BOWER HOUSE, TONBRIDGE ROAD
MAIDSTONE
ALSO
MARY SECOND WIFE
OF THE ABOVE
[WHO] DIED APRIL 1st 1859
[Footstone Obscures]

1839 PIGOT DIRECTORY, JOHN WATTEL, COACHBUILDER, KING STREET, HIS FATHER THOMAS WAS A FARMER, P.C.C. WILL, 1805.

116. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN WATTS
DIED AUGUST 28th 1858
AGED 31? YEARS
ALSO
LUCRETIA WATTS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 18th [ ]
AGED 44? YEARS

1851 CENSUS, LINEN DRAPER, EMPLOYING 6 MEN.

117. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN WEEKS
OF THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 5th 1858 AGED 49 YEARS
"His End was Peace"

118. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CATHERINE WIFE OF
WILLIAM WICKHAM
[                              1857]
[                               ]
ALSO OF ANN ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER? OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM [WICKHAM]
WHO DIED OCTOBER [    ] [1870]
[AGED 54? YEARS]
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM WICKHAM
WHO DIED MAY 7th? 1873
AGED 80 YEARS

1851 CENSUS, WILLIAM WICKHAM, MALTSTER, LONDON ROAD.

119. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
CHARLES WRIGHT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 30th 1849
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO OF CHARLOTTE HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 9th 1850
AGED 55 YEARS
LEAVING ISSUE TWO DAUGHTERS VIZ
CHARLOTTE & ELIZA
ALSO OF CHARLOTTE DAVIS
THEIR GRAND DAUGHTER
WHO DIED MAY 25th [1854] AGED 4 YEARS

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 3rd NOVEMBER 1847
CHARLES WRIGHT, PORK BUTCHER.
APPOINTS WIFE, CHARLOTTE, EXECUTOR,
ALL OF HIS ESTATE, REAL AND PERSONAL TO HIS WIFE, ABSOLUTELY.
WITNESSES: WILLIAM WHITE AND JOSHUA HARRISON, CLERK TO MESSRS WILDE AND SWEETLOVE, SOLICITORS, MAIDSTONE.

120. HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD YATES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 23rd 1855
IN THE 77th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"Beloved in Life, In Death Lamented"
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 10th 1865 AGED 73 YEARS
"Be Ye therefore Ready, also for in
Such an Hour as ye Think Not, the
Son of Man Cometh"

PREOGATIVECOURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED [ ? ] JANUARY 1854
RICHARD YATES, OF EASTCHURCH, ISLE OF SHEPPEY, NOW OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN.
   APPOINTS WIFE, SARAH, (DURING HER WIDOWHOOD) AND FRIEND WILLIAM BELSEY OF AYLESFORD, FARMER, EXECUTORS.
   ALL PERSONAL ESTATE, TO EXECUTORS (AND TRUSTEES), HIS WIFE TO HAVE FOR LIFE HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BOOKS, CHINA, PLATE, GLASSWARE AND EFFECTS. AFTER HER DEATH, THE ABOVE ITEMS TO HIS GREAT NIECE, SARAH BELSEY, WIFE OF WILLIAM BELSEY, ABSOLUTELY.
   TRUSTEES TO SELL OTHER PERSONAL ESTATE NOT CONSISTING OF MONEY.............................
   TRUSTEES TO PAY HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS. HIS MONEY TO BE INVESTED IN GOVERNMENT FUND OF MORTGAGE(ES), IN FREEHOLD OR COPYHOLD.FROM THE ANNUAL INCOME FROM LATTER TO HIS WIFE FOR LIFE, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW AN £80 ANNUITY, IF SHE REMARRIES A £40 ANNUITY.
   AFTER HER DEATH, TRUSTEE TO PAY £500 TO HIS NIECE, SARAH BELSEY, IF SHE IS NOT LIVING, THEN TO HER LEGAL HEIRS. SURPLUS, IN TRUST, TO BE USED FOR BENEFIT OF CHILDREN OF HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THAT IS, OF HIS LATE SISTER, MARY NEVILL WIDOW OF JOHN NEVILL LATE OF LONDON, ? ; CHILDREN OF LATE NEPHEW JOHN YATES, FORMERLY OF EASTCHURCH, LABOURER; THE FIVE CHILDREN OF LATE BROTHER THOMAS, FORMERLY OF EASTCHURCH, LABOURER, THEY ARE, THOMAS, JOHN, RICHARD, JULIA AND HARRIET; FIVE CHILDREN OF BROTHER, OWEN? FORMERLY OF EASTCHURCH, LABOURER, THEY ARE JAMES, WILLIAM, HENRY, STEPHEN AND SARAH, BUT NOT INCLUDING RICHARD; FOUR CHILDREN OF HIS SISTER, SARAH WHITE FORMERLY SARAH HART, THEY ARE SARAH SOLE WIFE OF GEORGE SOLE FORMERLY SARAH HART, DAUGHTER OF HIS SISTER SARAH WHITE BY HER FIRST HUSBAND THOMAS HART, ANN, WILLIAM, GEORGE AND HENRY WHITE, CHILDREN OF HIS SISTER'S SECOND HUSBAND. HIS NEPHEW, WILLIAM YATES FORMERLY OF SHEERNESS DOCKYARD, NOW OF GILLINGHAM, JOINER, A NATURAL SON OF HIS LATE SISTER, DEBORAH YATES; WILLIAM JOHNSON THE NATURAL SON OF LATE BROTHER THOMAS , SHARED EQUALLY.
   TO NEPHEW RICHARD YATES, SON OF BROTHER OWEN ? NOW LIVING IN AMERICA, £50, WHICH HE OWES TO TESTATOR AND ALL INTEREST DUE FORGIVEN.
   SIGNS WILL WITH HIS MARK.
   WITNESSES: CHARLES SEAGER?, BUTCHER, MAIDSTONE AND WILLIAM? , MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 7th MAY 1855

END

Index of Names - from gravestones only

Names Index
ANDERSON 77
APPLETON 67
ARKCOLL 4
AUSTIN 78

BALLS 52
BATES 79
BENNETT 9
BENZIE 79
BETTS 80, 81
BLACK 53
BLUET 54
BONE 82
BONNER 55
BORMAN 115
BRENNAN 56
BRISSENDEN 10
BROOKE 11
BUCHANAN 12
BURROWS 28
BYRANS 13

CLARKE 12
COBB 83
COCKRELL 57
COGGER 58
COOKER 29
CULVER 30

DALE 84
DALRYMPLE 15
DANN 85
DAY 86
DE JERSEY 7
DEARE 59
DICKENSON 84
DICKSON 44

ELLIOTT 87

GANDY 31, 60
GILLIAN 16
GODFREY 32
GOODWIN 88
GRAY 33, 34
GREENHILL 86
GREY 18
GURDON 35

HARRISON 36
HAYWOOD 61
HEATHORN 89
HICKMOT 17, 90
HIGGINS 91
HINGE 92
HOADLY 18
HODSOLL 37
HOLLOWAY 19
HOPSON 93
HOWE 100
HUGGETT 98
HUNT 62
HYLAND 63
JACKSON 69
JESHOPE 95
JOHNSON 38, 64

KIPPING 96

LAMPARD 65
LANCASTER 97
LARKING 39, 66, 98
LATTER 6
LOGAN 99

MARDON 100
MARTYN 101
MIDDLETON 1, 2
MILLINGCHAMP 67
MOO? 94
MOORE 7

PACKHAM 102
PARKER 40
PEARNE 103
PEPPERCORN 20
PHILPOT 21
PIETY 41
PILE 91
POBJOY 8
PRICE 56
PRINCE 42
PYBUS 3

RANSOM 22
REYNOLDS 104
RUSE 105
RUSSELL 43SAWER 8
SCUDAMORE 23
SEATH 24
SEDGWICK 106
SHARP 17
SHINNER 45
SHIRLEY 46
SHRUBSOLE 47
SIBBALD 107
SILLS 108
SIMMONS 91
SKEERE 14019
SMITH 14, 25, 48 69
SMYTHE 110
SNOAD 111
SPENCER 49
STEVENS 112
SUMMERFIELD 113

TADMAN 50
TUTTY 70

VILE 26
VINCENT 71

WAKEFIELD 17
WALKER 72, m73, 114
WATTEL 115
WATTS 116
WEEKS 117
WENBORN 74
WICKHAM 118
WICKS 27
WILDISH 75
WISE 51
WOODWARD 76
WRIGHT 119

YATES 120

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Monumental Inscriptions, including concise wills (pre 1858) and other notes of Baptist Burial Ground, Brewer Street, Maidstone

Monumental Inscriptions, including concise wills (pre 1858) and other notes of Baptist Burial Ground, Brewer Street, Maidstone recorded by D. E. Williams 2016.

Introduction

The Baptist Burial Ground, Brewer St, Maidstone

A Baptist Chapel was built here by James Steer, in 1831, (he is buried here), but some of the burials pre-date this time. This was the 3rd Baptist Chapel in Maidstone, it was founded in 1831 by a group who had seceded from the King Street Chapel. In 1833 it united with the King Street Chapel under the Rev. William Groser. The pastor, the Rev. Samuel Cornford and his friends formed the 4th church. Those who stayed in Brewer Street let the building to the Countess of Huntingdon's Connection, who supplied the ministers. The buildings on the left are modern and the one to the south, Frederick House, seems partly, to have some social service function. There is an entrance directly from the burial ground, to Frederick House, which might suggest that the chapel was on the same site? The path is a public footpath from Brewer Street, south to Union Street. Most of the monuments are in situ.

1. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOSEPH ASHDOWN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 4th? 1843
AGED 29? YEARS
LEFT SURVIVING A WIDOW AND 2 CHILDREN
ALSO OF JOSEPH THEIR SON
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1844
AGED 1 YEAR & 6 MONTHS
ALSO GEORGE BECKETT REED
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 3rd? 1846
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES THOMAS REED
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 7th 1842
AGED 23 YEARS

1841 CENSUS, JOSEPH ASHDOWN, BAKER; GEORGE REED?, AT MILTON, GRAVESEND, BAKER.

ASHDOWN SEE BENZIE

ASHDOWN SEE SCOONES

2. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT BAKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 24th 1868
AGED 82 YEARS
"Go Home Dear Wife and Prepared be,
Not to Weep but Come and Rest with Me"
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB 11th 1887
AGED 86 YEARS

1851 CENSUS, WATERMAN, SANDLING ROAD

3. HEADSTONE

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF THOMAS BASSETT
WHO DIED JANUARY 18th 1835
AGED 22 YEARS

4. HEADSTONE

Benzie family headstones, with Ashdown (No.1)

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANCES
WIFE OF JOHN BENZIE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCT 17th 1845
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN BENZIE
WHO DIED NOV 19th 1852
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE ASHDOWN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN 4th 1841?
AGED 30? YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 3rd JULY 1841
THE COPY OF THIS WILL IS IN POOR CONDITION, VERY SMUDGY, BLACK WITH BLEED THROUGH SO, MUCH OF IT IS DIFFICULT TO READ AND TO GIVE AN WHOLLY ACCURATE ACCOUNT.

JOHN BENZIE, "GENTLEMAN", ONCE A CARPENTER.
   HIS HOUSE IN UNION STREET TO HIS WIFE, FRANCES FOR LIFE, AFTER HER DEATH TO SONS ROBERT HAMMOND BENZIE OF MAIDSTONE, IRONMONGER AND SIMPSON BENZIE OF? PERFUMEUR, UPON TRUST, TO SELL AND     ?
PERSONAL ESTATE, FURNITURE, CHINA, PLATE,        ?         TO SELL THAT NOT CONSISTING OF MONEY AND HOLD MONEY, UPON TRUST. £120, PART OF THIS FUND TO CHILDREN OF LATE DAUGHTER CHARLOTTE WIFE OF JOHN [ASHDOWN].
   APPOINTS WIFE AND HIS TWO SONS, EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: THOMAS HONEY AND GEORGE ? SAMUEL ?

CODICIL 5th JANUARY 1850
   HIS WIFE, FRANCES, HAS DIED SINCE HE MADE WILL. AFFIRMS THAT HIS SONS ARE EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES. THEY TO HOLD HIS ESTATE AND EFFECTS, UPON TRUST, FOR SUCH OF HIS CHILDREN WHO ARE LIVING AT TIME OF HIS DEATH AND CHILDREN OF ANY OF HIS CHILDREN WHO MAY HAVE DIED IN HIS LIFETIME. PORTION WHICH HIS DAUGHTER BETTY, WIFE OF WILLIAM PACKHAM OR HER CHILDREN, STILL STANDS.
   WITNESSES: JOHN CHARD, TAILOR OF MAIDSTONE AND ROBERT G ? OF MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 29th MARCH 1853

5. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE WIFE OF
ROBERT HAMMOND BENZIE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED SEPT. 26th 1849
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT HAMMOND BENZIE
WHO DIED DEC 15th 1858
AGED 58 YEARS
[           W]ILLIAM BENZIE
[                T]HE ABOVE
[                [N FROM
[

1851 CENSUS, IRONMONGER AND COAL MERCHANT, UNION STREET; 1841 CENSUS, IRONMONGER OF WEEK STREET; PRINCIPAL PROBATE REGISTER, 1858, COAL MERCHANT, EFFECTS UNDER £1,000.

6. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY SUSANNA WIFE OF
JOHN BENZIE JUNR.
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCT 27th 1849
IN THE 29th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO FRANCES THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED IN INFANCY
ALSO FRANCES MARTHA
THEIR DAUGHTER W[HO] DI[ED] DEC 22nd 1848
AGED [ ] [MON]THS

1841 CENSUS, JOHN BENZIE JUNIOR, GROCER, WEEK STREET.

BONNY SEE TAYLOR

7. COPED STONE

NORTH SIDE
IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE EDMUND BRIDGE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 16th 1856
AGED 19 YEARS

SOUTH SIDE
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
FANNY BRIDGE
[ ? ]
[ ? ]

8. LEDGER

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM COOPER CLARKE
OF THIS TOWN
DIED FEBRUARY 2nd 1853
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO SOPHIA HIS WIFE
DIED MARCH 6th 1855
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED THEIR SECOND
SON DIED APRIL 25th 1859
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO SOPHIA THEIR YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
DIED IN LONDON JANUARY 8th 1877
IN HER 50th YEAR
INTERRED AT NORWOOD CEMETERY
"Nearer my God to Thee"

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 5th JANUARY 1853
WILLIAM COOPER CLARKE, JOURNEYMAN IRONMONGER.
   HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GOODS, CHATTELS AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO WIFE SOPHIA, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, THEN TO HIS CHILDREN, ALFRED, MARIA, CHARLES AND SOPHIA, EQUALLY SHARED. WIFE AND SON ALFRED, EXECUTORS.
   SIGNS WILL WITH HIS MARK.
   WITNESSES: JAMES TA..?..LS? AND CHARLES ELLIS
   PROVED 25th JULY 1853 POWER RESERVED TO SOPHIA CLARKE

9. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REVD. SAMUEL CORNFORD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
24th OF DECEMBER 1837
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA BLANCH CORNFORD
ONLY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT 26th 1847
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE NAMED
SAMUEL CORNFORD
WHO DIED DECEMBER 8th 1874
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO OF SARAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ARTHUR CORNFORD
WHO DIED DECEMBER 24th? 187[4]
AGED 30 YEARS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 12th JULY 1834
SAMUEL CORNFORD, BAPTIST MINISTER.
   FIRST ALL DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS PAID. ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, INCLUDING A HOUSE LATELY PURCHASED FROM SAMUEL GOODWIN ON NEW CANTERBURY ROAD, MAIDSTONE, CONVEYED TO HIM BY A CONVEYANCE DATED 12th JULY 1834 BUT ACTUALLY CONVEYED BEFORE HE WROTE WILL, TO WIFE ELIZABETH ABSOLUTELY, SHE IS HIS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES:   ?   STEPHENS, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE, ALFRED J. BEECHING, TUNBRIDGE WELLS AND THOMAS B. GREEN?
   PROVED 26th APRIL 1842 EFFECTS UNDER £200

IN THE 1838 BAPTIST MAGAZINE, WE LEARN THAT THE ZION BAPTIST CHAPEL WAS THE 3rd IN MAIDSTONE WHICH HAD UNITED ITSELF WITH THE KING STREET BAPTIST CHAPEL UNDER THE REV. W. GROSER, (SEE GROSER LEDGER). IT WAS FOUNDED BY PEOPLE WHO HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM KING STREET IN 1831, (SEE STEER LEDGER). IT WAS WEAKENED IN 1833 WHEN THE PASTOR REV. SAMUEL CORNFORD AND HIS FRIENDS FORMED THE 4th MAIDSTONE CHAPEL IN UNION STREET, (SEE CORNFORD HEADSTONE). SOME STAYED AT BREWER STREET AND THE CHAPEL WAS LET TO THE COUNTESS OF HUNTINDON CONNECTION, WHO SUPPLIED MINISTERS.

10. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES DAY
(OF THIS PARISH)
WHO DIED APRIL 4th ? 1841
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
DEC 1st 1825 AGED 49 YEARS

CHARLES DAY LIVED IN MILL STREET, WAS AN AUCTIONEER AND DIED OF APOPLEXY (HOADLY FAMILY HISTORY INTERNET SITE).

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 28th AUGUST 1841
CHARLES DAY, ESQUIRE.
   ALL HIS REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, AFTER PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, TO HIS FOUR BROTHERS, EDWARD, JAMES JOHN AND GEORGE, IN EQUAL SHARES, ABSOLUTELY. EDWARD AND JAMES ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: A.D. MORDANT, SOLICITOR, 8 CLIFFORD STREET, LONDON AND THOMAS WILLSHIRE OF STAR HOTEL, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 15th FEBRUARY 1844 JAMES DAY HAS SINCE DIED.

11. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN DAUGHTER OF JOHN
AND ANN FEARN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 21st 1845
AGED 34 YEARS
"With Patience to the Last she did Submit,
And Murmured not at what the Lord thought Fit,
But with Christian Courage did Resign,
Her Soul to God at His Appointed Time"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
ANN WIFE OF JOHN FEARN
WHO DIED FEB 18th 1849
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED NOV 13th 1851
AGED 30? YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
JOHN FEARN
WHO DIED DEC 29th 1864
AGED 82 YEARS
[ALSO] GEO]RGE PETT
[ ]

1841 CENSUS, JOHN FEARN, AN HIGGLER, (TO CARRY PROVISIONS AROUND FOR SALE); 1851 DIRECTORY, POULTERER. WAS HE SELLING EGGS, STREET TO STREET ?

12. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY [ANN] WIFE OF
JOHN [GOO]DWIN
WHO DIED NOV 29th 18[41]
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO
LOUISA DAUGHTER OF THE [ABOVE]
JOHN [GOOD]WIN
DIED [ ] 18[ ]
[IN] HER [ ]

13a. LEDGER

IN MEMORY OF
FRANCES
AFFECTIONATE AND BELOVED
WIFE OF JOHN GROSER
[                                    ]
AND
[DAUGHTER OF] JOHN LINK OF LONDON, DRAPER ?
BORN [FEBRUARY [   ]] 1807
DIED [                     ] 1850

13b. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF EDWARD HOBBS
WHO DIED 6th? APRIL 1825
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th OF FEBRUARY 1829
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO JANE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 29th OF SEPTEMBER 1822
AGED 21 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 1 DAUGHTER ELIZABETH

14. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GRACE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN HOLMWOOD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JAN 26th 1848 AGED 41 YEARS
LEAVING ISSUE 1 DAUGHTER VIZ GRACE
"Farewell Blest Soul, a Short Farewell,
Till Soon we Meet Again above,
In the Bright World where Pleasures Dwell,
And Tre[asures] [ ] of Love"

JAMES SEE ROSE

15. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS JOHNSON
WHO DEPARTED [THIS LIF]E DEC [2]6th 1826
IN THE [ ] [YEAR] OF HIS AGE
[ALSO] THOMAS JOHNSON
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[ ] 2nd 1863 AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO SOPHIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS JOHNSON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DEC 22nd 1844 AGED 56 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 25th DECEMBER 1826
THOMAS JOHNSON, YEOMAN
    TO SON THOMAS AND SON IN LAW THOMAS EDMETT, HIS OWN HOUSE WHICH HE BOUGHT FROM MR BANNISTER AND OTHERS AND MR WILLIAM GREEN, UPON TRUST. THEY TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE CONTRACT MADE ON HIS BEHALF BY THOMAS EDMETT TO SELL IT TO MR EDWARD PILBROW.
   ALSO HIS PERSONAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST. FROM MONEY FROM PILBROW, THEY TO PAY HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS. RESIDUE OF MONEY TO BE INVESTED WITH MONEY FROM PERSONAL ESTATE AND INCOME TO BE PAID TO HIS IFE, MARY FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, HIS REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, MONIES, EFFECTS, TO SON THOMAS AND THOMAS EDMETT, ABSOLUTELY. THEY ARE HIS EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: WALTER HILLS, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE, J.R. MANN AND MARY SAWER, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 3rd APRIL 1827 POWER RESERVED TO THOMAS EDMETT

16. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN
WIFE OF THOMAS JONES
OF THIS TOWN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 6th 1870
AGED 5[ ] YEARS

1861 CENSUS, THOMAS, A BRICKLAYER, COUNTY PRISONS, ANN, BATH ATTENDANT

17. LEDGER

BENEATH
LIE THE REMAINS OF
WILLIAM KING
OF WYATT STREET
WHO DIED NOV 22nd 1851
AGED 65 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 12th NOVEMBER 1851
WILLIAM KING, GENTLEMAN
   £200, PART OF £1,500 IN HIS NAME IN THE BANK OF ENGLAND, TO WILLIAM BEST OF WOOLLETT STREET, MAIDSTONE, BRICKLAYER, ABSOLUTELY. BEST IS ALSO EXECUTOR. (NO MENTION OF THE REMAINING £1,000 OR ANY OTHER ESTATE).
   WITNESSES: THOMAS LAKER, HOUSE ? AGENT, BREWER STREET, MAIDSTONE AND WILLIAM HUGHES, CLERK TO CHARLES SCUDAMORE , SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 7th JANUARY 1852

18. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MICHAEL WOOD KNOTT
WHO DIED JUNE 20th 1839
AGED 43 YEARS
(Gap)
[                               ]EY
[                     ] THE ABOVE
[                     ] 4th 1839
[                     ] MONTHS
[                                    ]
ALSO
[                ] ON [

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 8th MAY 1839
MICHAEL WOOD KNOTT, CORNDEALER
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO WIFE ELIZABETH, ALL STOCK IN TRADE, DEBTS, MONEY, INVESTMENTS, MONEY IN SAVINGS BANK, FURNITURE AND PERSONAL ESTATE, ABSOLUTELY, ALSO REAL ESTATE, IF ANY, FOR EVER. SHE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: RICHARD HOLMES, MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN AND EDWARD BOW, MAIDSTONE, BUILDER.
   PROVED 5th AUGUST 1839

19. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN KREROUSE
DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS & ELIZABETH
CONTANCE KREROUSE
OF EAST FARLEIGH
WHO DIED FEB 27th? 1856
AGED 5 YEARS & 6 MONTHS
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE
LIE THE REMAINS OF
FANNY KREROUSE
WHO DIED [ ]
AGED [ ]

20. HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY
OF
JOHN LARKING
CARPENTER OF THIS TOWN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 21st 1864
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO OF SARAH APPLETON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN LARKING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 11th 1882
AGED 81 YEARS

PRINCIPAL PROBATE REGISTRY, EFFECTS UNDER £800

21. HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MARY ETH. FOREMAN
ONLY DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE & HARRIETT LAW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 29th 1874
AGED 32 YEARS
LEFT SURVIVING TWO DAUGHTERS
(VIZ) ELIZABETH HARRIETT
& MATILDA ELIZABETH

22. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM LEECH
DIED JULY 22nd 1865
AGED 26 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
"Blessed are the Dead who Die in the Lord"
ALSO MARY
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN HER INFANCY

1861 CENSUS, ARMY PRIVATE?, MAIDSTONE BARRACKS

LINK SEE GROSER

23. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
HARRIETT MARCHANT
WIFE OF JOSEPH MARCHANT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 28th 1836 AGED 68 YEARS

24. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELLEN? PEAKE
THE AFFECTIONATE WIFE OF
JOHN PEAKE
OF SOUTHWARK, LONDON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 4th? 18[ ] AGED
26 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS

25. HEADSTONE

[ ]
MARY WIFE OF
MR GEORGE PEEL
OF STONE STREET, MAIDSTONE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT 22nd? 18[ ]
AGED 44 YEARS
(Fragmentary Verses)

26. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM [HATTON P]ITTFIELD
[SON OF]
[HAT]TON & E[LIZABETH?] PITTFIELD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [JAN]UARY [   ] [1838]
[                          ]
[LEA]VING [ONE] [D]AUGHT[ER]
[VI]Z EL[IZABETH]
AL[SO]
[ELI]ZA[BETH] [PIT]TFIELD
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE] JUL[Y] [   ] [184]3?
[                                        ]

27. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHD. SON OF RICHD. & MARY POWELL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JULY 8th 1850
IN THE 7th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO MARY AND HENRY WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO OF EDWARD SON OF
WALTER AND ELIZABETH ROWLES
WHO DIED [ ] 6th 1853
AG[ED] [ ] YEARS

28. LEDGER AND HEADSTONE

LEDGER
IN THIS VAULT
[ ] THE REMAINS OF
JOHN RAWLINSON
OF THIS PARISH STONEMASON
WHO DIED OCT 22nd 1851
AGED 51? YEARS

HEADSTONE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM ROSE
OF TROWBIDGE, WILTS.
WHO DIED NOV 29th 1830
AGED 67 YEARS
SARAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM ROSE
WHO DIED NOV 20th 1848
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO HORACE WILLIAM JAMES
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC 7th 1841
AGED 4 YEARS
4 MONTHS AND 7 DAYS
"Beneath this Stone lies in [Tree Obscures]
Snatch'd Early from the Loving [              ]
To Heaven there more Happy [              ]
And from Affliction ever to [                ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 3rd OCTOBER 1845
SARAH ROSE, WIDOW.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   HER REAL ESTATE, IF ANY, MONEY AND INVESTMENTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO FRIEND WILLIAM DICKESON OF MAIDSTONE, CARVER, IN TRUST, FOR HER DAUGHTER, CAROLINE RACHEL RAWLINSON WIFE OF JOHN RAWLINSON, WITHOUT ANY CONTROL BY HER PRESENT OF FUTURE HUSBAND. WILLIAM DICKESON IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: H. STEPHENS, SOICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND JOHN BARNABY HIS CLERK
   PROVED 3rd NOVEMBER 1849

REED SEE ASHDOWN

ROSE SEE RAWLINSON

29. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
WALTER ROWLES
WHO DIED OCT 29th 1825
AGED 58? YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1830
[AGE]D 73 YEARS
[LEFT ISS]UE 4 SONS
[          DAUG]HTERS, MARY
[                           ]R, JOHN
[                       [EDWARD

ROWLES SEE POWELL

30. LEDGER

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ALEXANDER SANCTO
WATERMAN OF THIS TOWN
WHO DIED OCT 5th 1862
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB 11th 1870
AGED 77 YEARS

PRINCIPAL PROBATE REGISTRY, BARGE OWNER, EFFECTS UNDER £450

31. HEADSTONE AND BODYSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF RICHARD SCOONES
OF THE PARISH OF HUNTON
IN THIS COUNTY WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE ON THE 18th DAY OF NOVEMBER
1848 AGED 62 YEARS
"If we Believe that Jesus died and Rose Again,
Even so them also which Sleep in Jesus will God
Bring with Him"
ALSO TO THE SACRED MEMORY OF
RICHARD SCOONES OF HUNTON PLACE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 18th 1867
IN THE 78th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"His End was Peace"
ALSO GABRIEL ASHDOWN GRANDSON OF
THE ABOVE DIED MARCH 28th 1854 AGED 9 MONTHS
ALSO OF GABRIEL HENRY ASHDOWN
DIED MARCH 17th 1856 AGED 1 YEARS AND
6 MONTHS

32. LEDGER

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
DAVID SOUTHON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th OF MAY 1[855]
AGED 61 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 25th MAY 1852
DAVID SOUTHON, GENTLEMAN.
   APPOINTS WIFE, SARAH EXECUTOR.
   HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, EFFECTS, MONEY, INVESTMENTS, DEBTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS WIFE.
   REAL ESTATE TO HIS WIFE FOR LIFE, SHE KEEPING PROPERTY INSURED, AFTER HER DEATH, THE HOUSE IN WHICH HE LIVES AND THE HOUSE OCCUPIED BY STEPHEN CROWHURST AND ORCHARD AND LAND OF 3 ½ ACRES AT THORNHILLS IN MAIDSTONE, TO CHARLES ARKCOLL OF MAIDSTONE, GROCER AND THOMAS BETTS OF MAIDSTONE, BUTCHER, UPON TRUST.
   THEY TO RECEIVE RENTS AND PAY THEM TO DAUGHTER, SARAH WIFE OF SAMUEL JOHN BARTLETT FOR LIFE, OR TO ANYONE ELSE SHE MAY DIRECT IN WRITING. IF SHE DIES BEFORE HER PRESENT OR ANY FUTURE HUSBAND, THEN HER BEQUEST TO HIM FOR LIFE. AFTER THE DEATH OF THE SURVIVOR, UPON TRUST, FOR HER CHILDREN, FOR EVER.
   IF SHE HAS NO CHILDREN WHO SURVIVE TO 21, THEN AS STATED BY HER WILL.
   IN DEFAULT, UPON TRUST, FOR HIS SON DAVID, FOR EVER.
   IF AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE AND SURVIVOR OF HIS DAUGHTER AND HUSBAND, AND IF ANY OF HER CHILDREN ARE UNDER 21, THE TRUSTEES WILL USE RENTS TOWARDS THEIR MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION OF THOSE CHILDREN.
   AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE, HIS PROPERTIES ON THE WEST SIDE OF WEEK STREET AND HOUSE ON NORTH SIDE OF EARL STREET, BOTH IN MAIDSTONE, AND OTHER REAL ESTATE, NOT ALREADY BEQUEATHED TO DAUGHTER SARAH, UPON TRUST, FOR THE USE OF SON DAVID, FOR EVER..............
   WITNESSES: J. H. WILDES, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND CHARLES WILDES, HIS CLERK.
   PROVED 10th OCTOBER 1855

33. LEDGER

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ELIZABETH STEER THE WIFE OF
MR JAMES STEER OF THIS TOWN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB 12th
1839 AGED 55 YEARS
BY A SECOND WIFE
CHARLOTTE STEER
DIED AUGUST 1842 AGED 10 MONTHS
ALFRED STEER
DIED MAY 7th 1849 AGED 16 MONTHS
JOSEPH STEER
DIED OCT 9th 1854 AGED 3 MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES STEER
DIED MARCH 22nd 1863 AGED 76 YEARS
HE BUILT ZION CHAPEL, BREWER STREET IN 1831
"The Memory of the Just is Blessed"#

1861 CENSUS, TALLOW CHANDLER, CONFECTIONER AND TAILOR, EMPLOYING 8 MEN AND 1 BOY

34. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN TAYLOR
OF THIS TOWN
WHO DIED THE 8th OF
MARCH 1839
AGED 84 YEARS
HARRIOTT BONNY
WIFE OF
JAMES BONNY
OF THIS PARISH
DIED FEBRUARY 29th 1841
AGED 37 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 19th MAY 1838
JOHN TAYLOR OF BREWER STREET, GENTLEMAN.
   TO GRAND NIECE, HARRIET ANDERSON DAUGHTER OF HIS NIECE, SARAH MAR CORWICK OF STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, BY HER FIRST MARRIAGE TO PETER ANDERSON, HIS FREEHOLD HOUSE IN GABRIEL'S HILL, MAIDSTONE, NOW OR LATE, OCCUPIED BY JOHN STUBBERSFIELD AND HOUSE IN BREWER STREET, IN HIS OWN OCCUPATION, FOR EVER.
   HIS LEASEHOLD PROPERTY AT THE SQUARE AT THE END OF KING STREET, NEAR THE ASHFORD ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ALSO OCCUPIED BY JOHN STUBBERSFIELD, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BOOKS, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA AND LIQUORS ALSO TO HARRIET ANDERSON, ABSOLUTELY.
   TO NIECE SARAH MAR CORWICK, £100; TO GRAND NIECE, SARAH ANDERSON, DAUGHTER OF SARAH MAR ANDERSON, £100; TO GRAND NEPHEW, PETER ANDERSON, SON OF NIECE, SARAH, £100; TO JOHN KNOTT, SON OF JOHN KNOTT OF WINDSOR, BRICKLAYER, £100; TO WILLIAM KNOTT, HIS BROTHER, £100. THESE LEGACIES FROM HIS PERSONAL ESTATE.
   TO HIS FEMALE SERVANTS WITH HIM AT HIS DEATH, £5 EACH. TO REVEREND EDMUND JENKINS, PASTOR OF THE INDEPENDENT CHURCH, WEEK STREET, OR MINISTER IN CHARGE AT HIS DEATH, £10 FOR CONDUCTING HIS FUNERAL. TO LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY, ESTABLISHED IN 1795, £200.
   RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE, SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF HIS FUNERAL, DEBTS, PROBATE COSTS AND LEGACIES,TO GRAND NIECE, HARRIET ANDERSON, ABSOLUTELY.
   REV. EDMUND JENKINS AND HENRY BURTON BLANCHARD OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: JOHN STUBBERSFIELD, WILLIAM HOLLOWAY AND KNOWLES KING, SOLICITOR OF MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 27th MARCH 1839

35. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
HENRY SON OF
HENRY & ANN TENDALL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 22nd MARCH 1843
AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
HENRY TENDALL
WHO DIED 23rd MARCH 18[60]
AGED 59 YEARS

HENRY TENDALL, 1858 MELVILLE DIRECTORY, TIMBER AND DEAL MERCHANT, STEAM SAWING AND PLANING MILL, MARSHAM STREET. 1847 DIRECTORY, CORN MEASURE MANUFACTURER, TIMBER MERCHANT AND SAW MILL, MARSHAM STREET.
PRINCIPAL PROBATE REGISTRY, "GENTLEMAN", EFFECTS UNDER £100.

36. HEADSTONE AND BLANK LEDGER

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS VESTEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 21st NOV
1855 [AGED] [   ]5 YEARS
LEAVING [                  ] [HAN]NAH
[                          [ TO MO[URN]

37. HEADSTONE AND BRICK CHEST TOMB, ONCE RAILED

WAGHORNE

IN MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE WIFE OF
[CHA]RLES WAGHORNE
[OF WH]EELER STREET IN THIS PARISH
[HAVI]NG SERVED HER GENE[RATIO]N
[F]AITHFULLY AND HONOURABLY
A WIFE AND MOTHER AND A FRIEND
SHE FELL ASLEEP ON THE 20th OF
JULY 1834 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO 3 OF HER CHILDREN LIE BURIED AT
TOVIL, LEFT 8 SURVIVING (VIZ)
WILLIAM, JAMES, CHARLES,
STEPHEN, SARAH, CHARLOTTE
MARY AND ESTHER
[ALSO] [C]HARLES WAGHORNE
[WHO] DIED APRIL [ ] 1853
[AGED] [ ] YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 11th APRIL 1848
Some of this will is difficult tp read.
CHARLES WAGHORNE,OF BREWER STREET, GENTLEMAN, (1851 CENSUS, PROPRIETOR OF HOUSES.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   SON JAMES OF MAIDSTONE, WATCHMAKER AND GOOD FRIEND, EDWARD BOW OF MAIDSTONE, ARTIFICIAL STONE MANUFACTURER, ARE EXECUTORS.
   HIS HOUSE AT 21 WHEELER STREET, OCCUPIED BY ROBERT LONG TO SON JAMES, FOR EVER.
   TWO OTHER HOUSES, 22 AND 23 WHEELER STREET, OCCUPIED BY JASPER TUFF ? AND ?
TO DAUGHTER ESTHER WIFE OF SAMUEL SMITH OF LONDON, PERFUMEUR, FOR EVER.
27 WHEELER STREET, OCCUPIED BY ROBERT REVDILL ? AND ROBERT WOOLLETT TO DAUGHTER MARY WIFE OF WILLIAM MILLS OF WHEELER STREET, EGG MERCHANT, FOR EVER.
   ANOTHER HOUSE IN WHEELER STREET, OCCUPIED BY THOMAS CHARLES MAY WHICH HE PURCHASED FROM JOHN THORN, FORMERLY OF MAIDSTONE, BRICKLAYER, TO DAUGHTER SARAH WIFE OF WILLIAM BURCH OF MAIDSTONE, WATCHMAKER, FOR EVER.
   HIS SONS AND DAUGHTERS WILL PAY THEIR MOTHER FOR LIFE, 1 SHILLING EACH PER WEEK. HE GIVES THEM THE FIXTURES IN THE FOREGOING HOUSES, EXECUTORS TO LET HIS WIFE HAVE THE FURNITURE ABD LINEN AT THEIR DISCRETION. TO WIFE, SONS JAMES AND WILLIAM £5 EACH FOR MOURNING..........................................
   HIS LEASEHOLD HOUSE IN BREWER STREET TO EXECUTORS UPON TRUST, TO PAY RENT FOR BENEFIT OF CHILDREN OF SON CHARLES, FOR CLOTHING THEM. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GOODS, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, GLASS, READY MONEY, MONEY IN THE PROVIDENT SAVINGS BANK, MAIDSTONE AND ALL PERSONAL ESTATE TO TRUSTEES, TO SELL ALL THAT NOT CONSISTING OF MONEY AND FROM THE TOTAL SUM TO PAY THE TREASURER OF THE BAPTIST IRISH SOCIETY, £15 AND TREASURER OF THE HOME MISSIONARY BAPTIST SOCIETY £10, TO THE TREASURER OF THE WEST AFRICAN BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY £10.
   TO FRIEND EDWARD BOW AND RICHARD P? , MINISTER OF THE ZION CHAPEL, BREWER STREET, £2 EACH AS A TOKEN OF FRIENDSHIP. TO HIS OLD SERVANT, JEREMIAH MILES , CORDWAINER, £2.
   RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE TO DAUGHTER CHARLOTTE WIFE OF GEORGE TOLHURST OF CLEAVELAND, U.S.A........................................... Difficult to read rest.................but residuary beneficary from real estate seems to be JOHN WIDG...HAM, FOR LIFE, AFTER HIS DEATH REAL ESTATE TO BE SOLD?
   RESIDUARY PERSONAL ESTATE TO HENRY HART AND JAMES WORSFOLD BOTH OF DOVER, GENTLEMEN, UPON TRUST, THEY TO PAY HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS.
   WITNESSES: JOHN SCOONS OF MAIDSTONE AND MARY ANN SCOONS
   PROVED 9th MAY 1853

38. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE WIBLEY
WHO DIED JUNE 15th 1854
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIBLEY
HIS BELOVED WIFE
WHO DIED MARCH 5th 1875
AGED 89 YEARS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 7th JANUARY 1842
GEORGE WIBLEY, PAPERMAKER.
ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO WIFE MARIA, ABOLUTELY. SHE IS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: H. STEPHENS, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND JOHN BARNABY, HIS CLERK.
PROVED 7th JULY 1854. VALUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS, EFFECTS, UNDER £300

39. FRAGMENTARY HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN WYARD
OF LITTLE ? MILTON NEAR SITTINGBOURNE
WHO DIED AUGUST 27th 1842
AGED [ ] YEARS
SA[RAH] WYARD WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 15th 1827
AGED 58 YEARS

END

Index of Names - from gravestones only

Names Index
ASHDOWN 1, 4, 31

BAKER 2
BASSETT 3
BECKETT 1
BENZIE 4, 5, 6
BONNY 34
BRIDGE 7

CLARKE 8
COOPER 8
CORNFORD 9

DAY 10

FEARN 11

GOODWIN 12
GROSER 13a

HOBBS 13b
HOLMWOOD 14

JAMES 28
JOHNSON 15
JONES 16

KING 17
KNOTT 18
KREROUSE 19

LARKING 20
LAW 21
LEECH 22
LINK 13a
MARCHANT 23

PEAKE 24
PEEL 25
PETT 11
PITTFIELD 26
POWELL 27

RAWLINSON 28
REED 1
ROSE 28
ROWLES 27, 29
SANCTO 30
SCOONES 31
SOUTHON 32
STEER 33

TAYLOR 34
TENDALL 35

VESTEY 36

WAGHORNE 37
WIBLEY 38
WOOD 18
WYARD 39

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Some Monumental Inscriptions, with initial internment up to 1913 of St Margaret's Church, Rainham

Some Monumental Inscriptions, with initial internment up to 1913 of St Margaret's Church, Rainham, Kent. Recorded by D. E. & B. J. William 2015 & 2016.

We are grateful to the band of hardy parishioners, who on Saturdays, during the winter, cleared away undergrowth and pruned low growing branches, making access to many monuments much easier for us.) Some monuments that are no longer legible or missing were recorded by Bax and Rice in 1897, I have indicated these.

For general overall pictures of church and churchyard Click here

St Margaret's Church, Rainham, Kent from the North-East

INTRODUCTION

The 100 foot, 15th century tower of St. Margaret's church dominates the centre of Rainham. the interior is broad, light and airy. It was once broader still, there is evidence outside in the south wall, that there was a south aisle as well as the present north aisle. Inside is a 14th century remodelling of a 13th century church, parts of the 13th century building remain.

For a description of the church see Rainham Church by Rev A.J. Pearman Archaeologia Cantiana Vol 17 1887

SECTION A - all graves south of the church and pathway from west gate.

SECTION B - NORTH WEST OF THE CHURCHYARD - West of the church and north of footpath

SECTION C - NORTH OF THE CHURCH, BETWEEN THE CHURCH AND THE NORTH WALL

SECTION D - EAST OF THE CHANCEL

INTERIOR OF THE CHURCH (WITH CONCISE WILLS AND PHOTOGRAPHS)

RAINHAM WWI WAR MEMORIAL

CHURCHYARD, SECTION A
Section A is a large area south of the church, to the southern and eastern boundaries, and all the area west of the church, south of the path, which runs from the porch to the west wall.

1. SMALL HEADSTONE, SHAPED LIKE A DUTCH/FLEMISH GABLE

HERE LIETH YE BODY OF
JOHN CRITALL WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER YE 7th 1696 AGED
26 YEARS LEFT ISSUE
ONE DAUGHTER

2. HEADSTONE, AS ABOVE

THIS STONE
[WAS] ERECTED BY
WILL: YOUNG
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZ: HIS FAITHFUL
WIFE [WHO DEPARTED]
[THIS LIFE] [ ]
17[ ] ?

William Young, Parish Clerk, died 1718

3. HEADSTONE,, AS ABOVE

HERE LIETH YE BODY
OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF
WILLIAM BUCKHURST
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY [ ] 1696 AGED
32 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will, dated 16th June 1704
William Buckhurst, Yeoman.
He is sick.
To daughter Susanna, all his real estate. If she dies before she is 21, without lawful issue, then the real estate to his kinsman, Buckhurst Shrubsall son of Thomas of Hartlip, he is to pay from this estate, £5 per annum for 10 years to testator's daughter in law, Elizabeth Crittal and £5,annually , to his kinswoman, Elizabeth Burbidge of Upchurch for her lifetime. To daughter Susanna, all goods, chattels, money, debts, personal estate, she is to pay Elizabeth Crittal a debts of of £150, this is due from an Obligation, under his hand. But if daughter, Susanna, dies under 21, without lawful issue, then her latter legacy to Elizabeth Crittal. His father in law, William Harlock, of Rainham, Husbandman, is executor.
Signs will with mark.
Witnesses: Thomas Craddock, John Homan ?, and mark of Martha Symonds.
Proved 28th February 1705

4. HEADSTONE, AS ABOVE

THOMAS SCUBBER

HERE LIES YE BODY
OF THOMAS SCUBBER
OF RAINHAM, FISHERMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE JANUARY YE 11th 1704
AGED 29

5. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
SUSANNAH MONTGOMERY
PALMER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1837
AGED 64 YEARS

6. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
HANNAH WIFE OF JAMES
GILLMAN AND DAUGHTER OF MR GILES
OF THIS PARISH DIED THE 6th SEPT. 1753
AGED 29 YEARS

7. CHEST TOMB

MANSFIELD TOMB

LEDGER
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY LAKE WIFE OF
JAMES HAWKINS HUGHES MANSFIELD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JULY 19th 1827
AGED 35 YEARS
AND
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES HAWKINS HUGHES MANSFIELD
WHO DIED JUNE 1st 1834 AGED 40 YEARS
LEAVING ONE SON AND FIVE DAUGHTERS
ALSO
CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE
[Born 25 Aug 1822; christened 8 Oct 1822 Rainham; died 13 Aug 1823.]
JAMES HAWKINS HUGHES AND
MARY LAKE MANSFIELD
WHO DIED MARCH 13th? 1823
[Born 15 Sep 1823; died 27 Sep 1823.]
AGED 7 WEEKS
ALSO
CHARLOTTE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JAMES HAWKINS HUGHES AND
MARY LAKE MANSFIELD
WHO DIED AN INFANT SEPTEMBER 27th 1828
SIDE PANEL
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
EMMA WIFE OF JAMES MANSFIELD OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED SEPT. 9th 1878 AGED 45 YEARS
[Buried 15 September 1873.]
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO JAMES SON OF JAMES & EMMA MANSFIELD
WHO DIED JULY 8th 1857 AGED 5 MONTHS
[Died 18 July 1857.]
ALSO JESSIE ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1861AGED 7 MONTHS

END PANEL
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANNA
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JAMES HAWKINS HUGHES
AND MARY LAKE MANSFIELD
WHO DIED 7th DECEMBER 1882
AGED 64 YEARS

8. CHEST TOMB

LAKE AND WALELEY TOMB

LEDGER
HERE LIES THE BODY OF
WILLIAM LAKE, GENT. HE DEPARTED
THIS LIFE NOVEMBER 26th 1765
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO WILL. SON OF WILLIAM LAKE
HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCT. YE 1st
1764 AGED 7 WEEKS
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH THE BODY
OF SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE SAID
WILLIAM LAKE, GENT. OF THIS PARISH
ALSO HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
WILLIAM LAKE, GENT. SON OF THE ABOVE HE DEPARTED
THIS LIFE AUGUST 27th ? 1768 AGED 47 ? YEARS
ALSO HERE LIETH THE BODY OF WILLIAM ?
SON OF WILLIAM AND MARY LAKE
HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT. [ ]
AGED 5 MONTHS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF WILLIAM
LAKE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 5th OF
FEB.1796 AGED 58 YEARS
JOHN SON OF THOMAS STANLEY AND SARAH
WAKELEY THE DAUGHTER OF THE
ABOVE WILLIAM AND MARY LAKE WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 28th OF SEPTEMBER
1792 AGED 2 YEARS
THOMAS STANLEY SON OF THOMAS STANLEY AND
SARAH WAKELEY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
30th OF JANUARY 1791 AGED 7 WEEKS
[Died 30 January 1794.]

END PANEL
THOMAS STANLEY
WAKELEY DIED 6th MAY
1832 AGED 77 YEARS
SARAH WIFE OF MR THOMAS
STANLEY WAKELEY
DIED 19th NOVEMBER 1827
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO SARAH DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE DIED 31st JANUARY
1829 AGED 33 YEARS

END PANEL
WILLIAM LAKE WAKELEY
SECOND SON OF
THOMAS STANLEY &
SARAH WAKELEY
DIED
FEBRUARY 20th 1842
AGED 38 YEARS
[February 26th 1842.]

SIDE PANEL
THOMAS WAKELEY
ELDEST SON OF
THOMAS STANLEY
& SARAH WAKELEY
DIED MARCH 20th 1849
AGED 50 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND SEVEN
CHILDREN TO DEPLORE THEIR LOSS

SIDE PANEL
MARY WIDOW OF
THOMAS WAKELEY
DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1880
AGED 77 YEARS

9. LEDGER, GROUND LEVEL, IRON RAILINGS

IN MEMORY OF
LOUISA WIFE OF JOHN WAKELEY
WHO DIED 31st JANUARY 1878
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN WAKELEY
WHO DIED 5th OF MARCH 1884
AGED 49 YEARS
LEAVING A DAUGHTER AND 3 SONS TO MOURN THEIR LOSS
ALSO FREDERICK
SON OF THE ABOVE
LOUISA AND JOHN WAKELEY
WHO DIED 2nd FEBRUARY 1895
AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO SYDNEY WAKELEY
OF CHURCH HOUSE, RAINHAM
WHO DIED JULY 28th 1931

1881 Census: John Wakeley, High Street, Rainham, Corn Merchant
Principal Probate Registry: Of Church House, value of effects, £7,998 10s 6d, re-sworn, £9,286 10s 6d
P.P.R., Sydney Wakeley, £6,016 15s 3d

10. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRY GREY
THE DEARLY BELOVED & YOUNGEST CHILD OF
THOMAS STANLEY & MARY ANN WAKELEY
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1879
AGED 7 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS

1871 Census, Thomas Stanley Wakeley, Corn Merchant, Rainham High Street

11. HEADSTONE

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
RICHARD MANSFIELD WAKELEY
BORN MARCH 9th 1837
DIED AUGUST 31st 1907
"Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord,
Henceforth, Yea, sayeth the Spirit, that they Rest,
From their Labour and their Works do Follow them."
ALSO
MARY HAYLEY WAKELEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN DECEMBER 21st 1834
DIED APRIL 9th 1921
"I have waited for thy Salvation, O' Lord"

1881 Census, Richard Mansfield Wakeley, Farmer, Moor St. Farm, 638 acres, employs 60 men and 13 boys
Principal Probate Registry, £5. 883

Consistory Court of Canterbury Will, dated 12th March 1765
William Lake the Elder of Rainham, Gentleman, (Farmer).
He is not well. 20 shillings to be distributed among the poor of Rainham , as son William, thinks fit; also 20 shillings for the poor of Lower Halstow, as before.
To nephew John Smith of Strood, Peruke Maker, £20. His house and farm called Little Barksore, in Lower Halstow, in his own occupation and also of Thomas Sanders to his son William, until grandson, Lake Marr is 21 years old, then the above farm to him, for ever. If Lake Marr dies before he is 21, and his other grandson Oxley Marr, is living, then the farm goes to him, at 21 years of age, for ever. If both grandsons die before they are 21, the farm goes to his son, William for ever. The rest of his real estate to son, William, for ever. Ready money, securities, debts, plate, linen, woollen, household goods, stock, cattle, corn, hay goods, chattels and personal estate to son William, for ever. Son William is executor.
Witnesses: John Fryer, John Twopenny and William Twopenny.

Consistory Court of Canterbury Will, dated 30th December 1767
William Lake, Yeoman of Moor Street, Rainham.
He is not well. All his real estate to wife, Mary, for her lifetime, as long as she remains his widow. Some of the profits towards the bringing up their only child, Sarah and any other children his wife has by him, at the time of his death. After his wife's death or remarriage, all his real estate to daughter, Sarah and any other of his children who may yet be born, equally shared. If his wife is not pregnant at the time of his death, or a child is not born alive, then his estate to daughter Sarah, for ever. To his wife, £400; to Richard Spice, his step brother, now living with him, £20; to friend Isaac Wildish, (one of his executors), £30, in trust, to put out apprentice testator's son Lake Fisher; as Wildish shall think fit. If Lake dies before the £30 can be used, the sum goes to daughter, Sarah; £21 to Isaac Wildish for his time and trouble as executor, over and above reasonable expenses.
Rest and residue, ready money, securities, debts, plate, linen, woollen, pewter, brass, beds, bedding, household stuff, stock, cattle, corn, hay, tackle. Goods, chattels and personal estate, (after debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs), to wife Mary, during her widowhood; after her death or remarriage, then to daughter Sarah. His wife and Isaac Wildish of Moor Street, Yeoman are executors and guardians of daughter, Sarah and any other children he and Mary may have. Executors are to cause an inventory to be made of his personal estate and effects.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Fagg, W. Davis and William Twopenny
Proved November 23rd 1768 Power reserved to Isaac Wildish

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will, dated 24th July 1787
Mary Lake of Moor Street, Rainham, Widow
In a poor and weak state of health.
Lease of her farm, granted by the Earl of Thanet, in Rainham and Upchurch, to her only child, Sarah Lake, so long as she remains unmarried. If she marries or decline the farm, then the farm to her good friend, John Elvy, who now lives with her, for the remainder of the lease. If he dies before the lease expires, then to her daughter.
In the meantime, she requests Elvy to look after and manage the farm.
Her late husband, William Lake, bequeathed her £400, she has used none of this money. From the £400 she gives John Elvy £300, for his lifetime; this money to be paid to him after the marriage or death of her daughter. In case her daughter does quit the farm, to help him to better manage the farm. After his death, the £300to her daughter or her grandchildren, if any. If her daughter is dead at the time of Elvy's death or leaves no children, then the £300 to such of her poor relations as John Elvy, by his last will, shall direct.
Residue of goods, chattels, money, securities, debts, plate, linen, china, stock, cattle, corn, hay, farm tackle and personal estate, after debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, to daughter Sarah, Sarah is executor.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Coppin and William Dyne
Proved 2nd March 1796 Sarah Lake is now Sarah Wakeley, wife of Thomas Stanley Wakeley

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 3rd June 1829
Thomas Stanley Wakeley, of Rainham.
All personal estate and effects to his two sons, Thomas and William Lake Wakeley, equally shared. His freehold estate in Farleigh, Coxheath and Borden or elsewhere, to the above sons, equally shared.
He has entered into a contract for the sale of his estate at Farleigh and Coxheath, this is to be carried into effect, the proceeds to be part of his personal estate. If his personal estate is not sufficient to pay his debts and funeral costs, etc., then the estate at Borden to be sold by his two sons, surplus to his two sons, equally shared. Otherwise the Borden estate to be shared equally between them, for ever.
His two sons are executors.
Witnesses: James Coppin, James Watchurst and James Wilkins
Proved 16th June 1832 Power reserved to William Lake Wakeley

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 1st September 1839
William Lake Wakeley of Rainham, Yeoman.
To brother Thomas, his half share of freehold and leasehold property in Rainham, Upchurch and Halstow (Lower). This property chargeable with half part of any mortgage which may exist on any of the properties. The other half of his property and personal estate, subject to above condition, after payment of his debts, funeral and probate charges and legacies, to brother Thomas and friend William Smart of Rainham, Farmer and Richard Elliston Phillip Balston of Maidstone, Paper Maker, (his executors), upon trust, to sell, for best price. Money from his personal estate and from one half of all other monies, to brother Thomas. Trustees are to invest money in Government Stocks for the benefit of the children of his late sister, Mary Lake Mansfield, respectively at 21 years of age. Brother Thomas can use trust money for the benefit of the latter children.
Witnesses: Mark if Mary Kidney, John Butcher and S.J. Smart
Proved 27th October 1842

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th December 1847
Thomas Wakeley of Rainham, Farmer
Appoints wife, Mary, during her widowhood and her brother Thomas Butcher of Selling, Farmer and Charles Smart of Rainham, trustees and executors. He desires to be buried at Rainham, with little expense.
Furniture, plate, linen, china, glass, books, prints, pictures, wines, liquors, fuel, provisions and household effects to wife Mary and £100. Real estate and residue of personal estate, after debts, funeral, probate and legacies are paid, to trustees, upon trust, to sell and invest proceeds in Public Funds, wife to receive annual interest. After her death or remarriage, in trust, for his children. Involved trust details follow.
If his wife dies or remarries, when his children are under 21 or unmarried, if girls, the power given to his wife, as trustee and executor is void. Trustees are guardians of his infant children.
Witnesses: John Roger Rush, 18 Austen Friars, Solicitor and James Anderson, Clerk to Mr Rush

Codicil dated 10th April 1845
John Butcher of Rochester, Farmer to be a trustee and executor and guardian of his infant children.
Witnesses: As above
Proved 30th April 1849

12. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF MARY
WIFE OF ROBERT TURNER
WHO DIED JAN. 11th 1748
AGED 49 YEARS

13. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
ROBERT TURNER
HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th OF JANUARY 1767
AGED 70 YEARS

Consistory Court of Canterbury Will, dated 5th May 1764
Robert Turner of Rainham, House Carpenter.
To wife Sarah, £100. After his debts, funeral, probate costs and above legacy are paid, ready money, securities, debts, plate, linen, woollen, pewter, brass, beds, bedding, household goods, chattels, personal estate, to wife for her lifetime. After her death her legacy to be divided between his two grandchildren, Robert and Caroline Pollard in equal shares. His friend John Roberts of Chatham, House Carpenter, is executor.
Witnesses: William Staples and William Twopenny
Proved May 18th 1767

14. HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
JAMES COPPIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 17th 1831
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES COPPIN
WHO DIED JAN. 18th 1840
AGED 88 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th November 1837
James Coppin of Rainham.
To nephew William Evans of Millbank Row, Westminster, Distiller, his freehold house in Rainham and all real and personal estate. He requests Evans to see he is buried with is late wife and the grave to be dug one foot lower. Evans is executor.
Witnesses: Robert Evans, 14 Bedford Street, Westminster ?, and Edward Beaumont of Rainham.
Proved 12th September 1840

15. HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JAMES THOMAS
SON OF GEORGE & ELIZABETH MARK
WHO WAS LOST ON JANY. 17th 1873 AND
FOUND ON FEBY. 1st AT GRAVESEND AND
WAS BURIED AT RAINHAM FEBY. 21st
AGED 17 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away,
Blessed be the name of the Lord."
"Take heed , Watch and Pray, for ye know not,
When the Hour is Coming."
ELIZABETH MARK
[WHO DIED] [ ] 30th 1887 [AGED] 38 YEARS
[ Eroded Away]

16. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN DOWNS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 5th DAY OF MARCH 1820
IN THE 80th YEAR OF HIS AGE
LEFT ISSUE THREE SONS AND SEVEN DAUGHTERS
ALSO JANE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 23rd DAY OF APRIL 1829 ?
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO MRS ELIZABETH DOWNS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 7th DAY OF MAY 1836 ?
AGED 74 YEARS
ROBERT DOWNS DIED MARCH [     ]
1846 AGED 73 YEARS
JOHN MUDGE DIED APRIL 19th 1841
AGED 70 YEARS
CAROLINE MUDGE DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & ELIZABETH DOWNS
DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1849 AGED 72 YEARS
"I said unto you my sheep hear
My voice and I know them and
They follow me"

REAR
ALSO
ROBERT MUDGE
[WHO DIED] [                   [ 1846 AGED 73
BETSY ANN MUDGE [DIED]
SEPTEMBER [    ] 1846 AGED [      ]
(Eroded Verses)
MARY ANN
BELOVED AND LOVING WIFE OF [                   ]
DIED APRIL 19th 1875 AGED [         ]
(Eroded Verses)
ELLEN EDMONDS [DIED]
NOVEMBER 12th ? 1875 AGED [       ]
MABEL ELIZABETH EDMONDS
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 19th 1878 AGED 3 YEARS                     ]
AND SARAH MUDGE BORN
SEPTEMBER [         ] DIED DECEMBER [    ] 1880
(Eroded Verses)

17. HEADSTONE

HERE REST
THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
SOPHIA BROWNE
WIDOW OF THE REV. SAMUEL BROWNE M.A.
RECTOR OF WOULDHAM
SHE WAS BORN JUNE 16th 1774
AND DIED MAY 10th 1847

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 21st April 1845
Sophia Browne.
Her silver teapot and milk pot, all foreign china to niece Margaret Ann, wife of Charles Long Crafer of H.M. Treasury, Esq. Silver coffee pot and little stand to brother John Edward Jones, Esq., Colonel, Royal Artillery.
Her watch and appendages, household furniture, residue of plate, her ? books, clothes to step daughter, Jane Browne. By an Indenture of Settlement, dated 11th April 1820, between her late husband and herself of first part, her brother John Edward Jones, Rev. John Griffiths (deceased) and her husband, (the executors of her late father, Rev. James Jones) of the second part and John Edward Jones and John Griffiths of the third part, certain stock, including £600 from the trustees of the Road from Dartford to Strood, money from her brother in the 3% Bank Annuities and a sum in the same annuities assigned to John Edward Jones and John Griffiths, in trust for her late husband and herself, and the life of the survivor, for any children she might have by her late husband. There have been no children, so the funds, upon trust, for any person or persons, as stated in her will. (Her husband died 11th May 1831).
All of her real estate to her brother, John. Rest and residue of personal estate and effects, to nephew, John Griffiths, Sub Warden of Wadham College, Oxford and Lewis Andrew Jones, Esq., of H.M. Treasury, upon trust, subject to payment of her debts, funeral, probate costs and legacies. They to invest proceeds in the Public Funds, ¼ of the interest, to be paid to her brother John, for his lifetime, after his death, then to niece Emily Georgina Jones daughter of her above brother. Interest of ½ the remaining stock, to Jane Browne for her lifetime, as long as she remains unmarried, after her death or marriage then her share to Sophia Griffiths, the remaining ¼ to her brother John , for life, after his death then the principal to niece Emily Jones. Involved trust details follow.
Nephew John Griffiths and Lewis Jones are executors, 19 guineas to each of them.
Witnesses: William Webb Hayward, Solicitor, Rochester and J.S. Bullard of Rochester, Gentleman.
Proved 23rd June 1847

18. HEADSTONE

BENEATH
THIS STONE LIES THE BODY OF
JOHN THOMAS PACKMAN
YOUNGEST SON OF
WILLIAM KENNETT & MARY
PACKMAN
OF SITTINGBOURNE, KENT
WHO DIED 10th DECEMBER 1848
AGED 10 YEARS

The Times Death Notice, 1857, Father William Kennett Packman, late of the Honourable East India Company, Merchant Service

19.   PORTLAND STONE PEDESTAL AND SHORT OBELISK ON COFFIN SHAPED STONE
        ON STONE AND BRICK BASE
        The details of Thomas Chambers occupation are eroded, so I am not sure of the words.

CHAMBERS TOMB
(WILLIAM DODD TOMB, 21, LEFT BACKGROUND)

WEST SIDE
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS CHAMBERS
MASTER CARPENTER? OF? HER
MAJESTY QUEEN ANN['S]
ISLAND OF NEWFOUNDLAND
IN THE YEAR 170[ ]
MADE MASTER GUAR[ ]? OF
HIS MAJESTY'S GARRISON
OF GILLINGHAM FORT 174[ ] ?
HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE [THE]
3rd OF MARCH 1757 AGED 74

NORTH SIDE
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
JOHN CHAMBERS
BROTHER TO THE SAID
THOMAS CHAMBERS
WAS INTERR'D THE 23rd OF
FEBRUARY 1763
AND ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN CHAMBERS WAS
INTERR'D JULY 10th 1776

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th December 1752

John Chambers of Chatham, Shipwright.
To wife Elizabeth, who is his executor, all his goods, freehold houses, land, clothes, ready money, debts, for her lifetime. After her death, then the freehold houses and land, to his brother, Thomas.
Witnesses: Edward Acworth, Caleb Crookenden and William Gibson
Proved 22nd April 1763

Consistory Court of Canterbury Will, dated 10th November 1763
Elizabeth Chambers, Widow of Chatham.
She is not well.
To cousin Mary Crathorne, infant daughter of John Crathorne, late of Maidstone, Watch Maker, (deceased) and Mary his wife (who is her cousin), £200 at 21 years of age. To her servant Elizabeth Dunnings, if with her at her death, £100, also to latter, all her clothes. After her debts, funeral, probate and legacies are paid, the residue of ready money, securities, debts, plate, linen, woollen, pewter, brass, beds, bedding, household goods, chattels and personal estate to her nephew in law, John Roberts of Chatham, House Carpenter, he is executor.
Witnesses: William Sisson and Daniel Simons.
Proved 19th August 1776

20. HEADSTONE

IN HOPES OF A JOYFUL RESURRECTION
HERE LIETH INTERRED
WILLIAM TUCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCT. THE 27th 1778
AGED 69 YEARS
MARY WIFE OF MR WILLIAM TUCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCT. THE 6th 1780
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE
WM. AND MARY TUCK DIED OCT. 5th
1789 AGED 25 YEARS

Rear
ANN DAUGHTER OF WM. AND MARY
WILKENS DIED MARCH 23rd 1790
AGED 3 YEARS
ALSO JANE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEB. 7th ? 1799 AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 9th 1799 AGED 8 MONTHS
MARY WIFE OF DANIEL WILLS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 27th JUNE
1857 AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE DANIEL WILLS
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
DECEMBER 27th 1884 AGED 77 YEARS
HE HAD BEEN CONNECTED WITH SUNDAY
SCHOOL WORK IN THIS PARISH FOR 50 YEARS
(Indistinct Verses)

Daniel Wills: 1861 and 1871 Census, a Woodman. In the 1881 Census, he is living with his son, also Daniel, in Sittingbourne. At this period son Daniel is a brick manufacturer employing 120 men and 64 boys.

21. CHEST TOMB, RAILED ON ALL SIDES

LEDGER
Unfortunately, the ledger is covered with hard lichen. The railings have proved to be a barrier to removing this coating, so, I have been unable to read all the the rest of the inscription. The inscription after William Dodd, is the most likely.

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM DODD, ESQ.
WHO DIED APRIL/MAY ? [     ] 1841
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO
MRS ELIZABETH DODD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH [     ] 1843
AGED 70 YEARS
[1848. Buried 25 March 1848 Rainham. Source: Medway Ancestors,]
ALSO
SARAH DODD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER [     ] 1848
AGED 57 YEARS

END PANEL
IN MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM DODD
SON OF
WILLIAM DODD, ESQ.
AND ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 2nd JUNE 1834
AGED 45 YEARS
LEAVING A WIFE AND
ONE DAUGHTER NAMED
MARY LYDIA

SIDE PANEL
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR EDWARD DODD
SON OF
WILLIAM DODD, ESQ.
AND ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1835
AGED 36 YEARS
LEAVING A WIFE BY WHOM
HE HAD ISSUE FIVE DAUGHTERS
JEMIMA, CATHERINE
[       ] LOUISA AND JANE
[Missing daughter is Helen. Source: Medway Ancestors,]
SIDE PANEL
IN MEMORY OF EMMA WIDOW OF THE LATE
MR EDWARD DODD
WHO DIED 17th MAY 1874 AGED 73 YEARS
"For Ever with the Lord"
ALSO TO CATHERINE 2nd DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th JULY 1900 AGED 74 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 7th November 1835
Edward Dodd of Rainham, Farmer.
Desires debts funeral and probate costs to be paid as soon as possible.
To wife, Emma, household furniture, plate, linen, china, books, wines and spirits, ready money. To wife and good friends, William Smart of Rainham, Gentleman and Thomas Packman of Rainham, Gentleman, all his live and dead stock, debts, securities, personal and lease hold estates, upon trust, either to carry on farming business or discontinue and sell, as they think fit, for support of his wife, for life, as long as she remains his widow, also for the support and education of his children during their minorities.
Surplus money to be invested with interest for benefit of his children. In case his wife remarries, she is to get for life, ¼ of the interest. Residue for benefit his children. His wife and trustees are also executors and guardians of his children.
Witnesses: Henry Roberts, Abbotston, Farmer, Elizabeth Dodd and George Acworth, Solicitor, Rochester.
Proved 26th February 1836.

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 1st May 1833
William Dodd, Gentleman.
Leasehold house and farm and lands at Rainham held from the Earl of Thanet, to son Edward Dodd. All household goods, furniture, plate, linen and china, to wife Elizabeth, for her lifetime, after her death, the above to become part of his residuary personal estate and effect. To James Edmed of Milton, Gravesend, Gentleman and his sons, Thomas Dodd and Edward Dodd, (his executors), upon trust, to gather in debts and his money, to sell residue, except that given to wife, and to sell after her death. Trustees to pay his debts, funeral and probate costs.
His freeholds in Newington, Rainham, Hartlip, Stockbury and Lower Halstow and in Laurence Poultnay Lane, City of London, to trustees, upon trust, to sell and invest sufficient money to produce £250 per annum, to be paid to his wife for her lifetime. The capital, after wife’s death, to be shared equally among his children.
To son William, £3,316 5s 1d; to son Thomas, £300; to daughters, Mary, wife of William Packman, and Ann wife of Thomas Harnett, the younger, £300 each. Son William to repay loan of £1,250 within 12 months of father’s death, if he fails to pay this he must pay sister, Elizabeth and her children, 4/20 parts and to daughter Martha and her children, 6/20 parts, the remaining 10 parts to Ann Harnett and her children. The rents from his real estate, until it is sold, is to be distributed in the same manner.
He is bound by a bond for the payment of £400, his executors will, after the death of his wife, pay this equally between daughters Elizabeth and Ann. His children Edward and Mary do not appear in the Baptism Register of Rainham, so there is some doubt as to when they are 21. He states Mary was born 19th March 1795 and Edward 12th August 1799.
Witnesses: John Wetherall, a waiter at Mr Heards and Elizabeth Edmed, Gravesend.

Codicil 13th June 1836
Son Edward has lately died, his widow, Emma shall have the leasehold property given to Edward. He is appointing son in law, Thomas Hartnett in place of Edward as trustee and executor.
Residue of personal estate and effects to trustees. One half of his trust fund to Emma Dodd and half to his children in equal shares.
Witnesses: Henry Birch, Bull Inn, Rochester, James Bassage and William Beadle, waiters at Bull.

Codicil 7th June 1838 William Miles of Boxley, Farmer to be a trustee and executor in place of James Edmed. If Emma Dodd remarries, she is to have £500 and £20 per annum until her youngest child is 21.
Witnesses: John Herd, Innholder, Gravesend and Edward Clemitson, Coal Merchant, Gravesend.
Proved 23rd June 1841

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Court Will, dated 27th April 1842
Sarah Dodd, Spinster, died at Staines
Personal estate and effects to John Walter of Upchurch, Gentleman and brother in law, William Kennett Packman of Sittingbourne, Gentleman, upon trust, for her sisters, Elizabeth Dodd, Mary wife of William K. Packman , Ann wife of Thomas Harnett and Martha Dodd, if living at time of her death, equally shared.
Her freehold houses, farmland at Newington and Hartlip, which she purchased from William Ludgate, and other real estate, to trustees, upon trust, to sell when they think fit. Thomas Harnett, shall, if he minds to, have first offer to buy her property in Newington and Hartlip, for a sum of £2,250. If, however, the properties are of a lesser value, then a valuation to be made by two indifferent persons, one appointed by Thomas Harnett , the other by trustees.
From the sale of her real estate, £1,000 to the benefit of the Bible Society and £200, in trust for her god child, Sarah Rose ? Dodd, daughter of her brother, Thomas at 21 years of age; £200 in trust, for god daughter, Mary Ann, also a daughter of brother, Thomas at 21; £140 in trust, for sister Elizabeth; £140 in trust, for sister Ann Harnett; £140 in trust, for sister Martha Dodd. In case either Elizabeth or Martha died in testator’s lifetime, then their share to Ann, if Ann dies, then to her children, equally shared.
Residue of monies, in trust, for sisters, brother Thomas and the four children of her late brother Edward ,and the child of her late brother William, who are living at time of her death, in equal shares.
£100 each to her trustees.
Witnesses: James Edmed, Solicitor, Gravesend and Walter Scott, Harmer Street, Gravesend.

Codicil dated 21st August 1848
She is now residing at Stanwell Moor, Middlesex. To sister, Martha, £50 extra; to "esteemed friends", Mary Sophia Jane Bunch ?, of Stanwell, Widow, £50 and to James Baker of Staines, £5.
Witnesses: Selina B. Woods, Ordnance Terrace, Chatham and Robert Benjamin Wheatley of Staines, Solicitor.
Proved 23rd October 1848

22. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
SARAH MEDHURST
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th DAY OF DECEMBER 1859
AGED 56 YEARS
Chapter 15 [ ] 1 of Corinthians 57th Verse

23. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY GILBERT
WIFE OF
WILLIAM GILBERT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY [ ] 1838
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM GILBERT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCT. 28th 1844
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH GILBERT
WHO DIED JANUARY 25th 1872 ?
AGED 62 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd July 1839
William Gilbert of Rainham, Farmer
His freehold house in Rainham, occupied by John Friend, Surgeon, to daughter Elizabeth, subject to her paying to her brother, Thomas, £100, plus interest, from day of testator’s death, chargeable on the above property. Also to Elizabeth his silver plate. He has advanced a share of his property to sons, James, a Surgeon and John, a Miller; they are indebted to him, James £64 and John £40. He gives these sums and leases, his farming business, household furniture, linen and china, money and personal estate, to son Thomas, Thomas must pay £250 to James Watchurst, owed on mortgage on the above house. He must also pay Edward Twopenny £1,200 which testator owes. He must also pay £100 owed to William Dodd, he is also to pay his debts and funeral and probate costs and from the personal estate pay his brother William £91 and brother Jordan, £40and £12 per annum for clothes until Jordan’s apprenticeship is ended. Son Thomas is executor.
Witnesses: Edward Twopenny of Rochester and Gabriel Couves, Clerk to Messrs Twopenny and Essell, Solicitors, Rochester.
Proved 19th March 1845

24. SHAPED LEDGER

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS GILBERT
WHO DIED JUNE [ ] 1875
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO OF
HARRIET HIS WIFE
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1900
AGED 93 YEARS

1871 Census: Farmer at Meresborough, 300 acres, employs 8 men and 3 boys
Principal Probate Registry, Under £3,000

25. HEADSTONE, LEANING

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH HOLMAN
WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1894
AGED 78 YEARS
"A Light is from our Household Gone,
A Voice we Loved is Stilled,
A Place is Vacant in our Home,
Which Never can be Filled"
ALSO OF ESTHER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 7th 1903
AGED 73 YEARS

1881 Census: Joseph Holman, Publican, "Lord Stanley", Upchurch
Principal Probate Registry. £42 2s

26. HEADSTONE, FALLEN

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
KEZIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM ONGLEY
WHO DIED 10th JANUARY 1887
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM ONGLEY
WHO DIED 26th JULY 1901
AGED 86 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

27. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK WILLIAM GOODSELL
WHO FELL ASLEEP
NOVEMBER 8th 1895
AGED 39 YEARS
"Sleep on Beloved One, for thou needest Rest,
Thy Happy Spirit is Released from Pain,
Reposing Softly on thy Saviour’s Breast,
Thou Knowest now, that Death is Endless Gain"

Principal Probate Registry, "Lion" Hotel, Rainham, £290 10s

28. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRIET WIFE OF
JAMES ATKINS
OF THIS PARISH
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th JULY 1851
AGED 34 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"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES ATKINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 26th JANUARY
1856 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO OF CLARA ATKINS
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE13th OCTOBER
1861 AGED 6 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS

REAR
IN
MEMORY OF
MR JAMES ATKINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 21st JAN 1889
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO OF MABEL YOUNGEST
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND
CAROLINE HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 27th MARCH 1887
AGED 49 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO OF CARRIE THIRD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND
DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
PERCY J. BAIRD WHO DIED
21st FEB 1890 AGED 28 YEARS
INTERRED AT LEWISHAM

29. HEADSTONE

IN FOND MEMORY
OF
BLANCHE
DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS & LOUISE HURLEY
DIED 10th APRIL 1889
AGED 14 YEARS
"Until He Come"
ALSO ERNEST
BELOVED ADOPTED SON
WHO DIED AT WOOLO[ ]
OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION
14th NOVEMBER 1914
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO
ALFRED THOMAS HARRY
[ ]

30. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS ABBOTT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
17th MARCH 1852
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO OF HIS WIDOW
MARY ABBOTT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OCT. 1863
AGED 90 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 18th November 1848
Thomas Abbott of Rainham, Gentleman
Desires to be buried in Rainham churchyard, his funeral to be a "walking one".
To nephew Edward Jones of Millman Place, Bedford Row, Middlesex, Solicitor, £200, upon the death of testator’s wife, if he acts as executor. To wife, Mary, all wines, liquors and provisions, her own clothes, watch and trinkets and ornaments. His two freehold houses, formerly one house at Rainham, and any other freehold he may have, to his wife, during her lifetime, she keeping properties insured for £1,000. After her death, the property to his niece, Alice Jones, who is now living with him, for ever. His wife to have use of furniture, plate, linen, china, glass and household goods for her lifetime. After her death, the above to Alice Jones. An inventory to be made, signed by his wife and delivered to Alice Jones. Residue of personal estate, after debts funeral and probate costs, to wife and nephew Edward Jones, upon trust, to pay interest from it to wife for her lifetime, after her death, then to Alice Jones. Wife and Edward Jones are executors.
Witnesses: Thomas Hills, Solicitor, Chatham and George Moss, his Clerk.
Proved 14th April 1852 Power reserved to Mary Abbott.

31. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
LANCE SIMMONS
DIED FEBRUARY 16th 1891
AGED 85
ALSO FRANCES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 6th 1892
AGED 78
"Gone but not Forgotten"

1881 Census: Lance Simmons, Station Road, Agricultural Labourer

32. TWO LEDGERS IN PARTLY RAILED PLOT

SMART AND DOUGLAS TOMB

NORTH LEDGER
WILLIAM [SMART] ESQ.
OF BLOOR’S PLACE IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 11th 1807
[Died 9 April 1858; buried 17 April 1858. (Sources: National Probate Calendars, 1858,
Wills, SIM-SME, 2/82, at Guildhall Library, London; Medway Ancestors,]
AGED [    ] YEARS
[He would have been aged 80 years. Christened 13 May 1778. (Source: Medway Ancestors]
ALSO CHARLOTTE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO [DIED SEPTEMBER [    ] 1848
[ AGED 72 YEARS]
JANE THE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MAY [    ] 18[   ]
[Buried 8 Jan 1849. Source: Medway Ancestors]
IN THE [    ] YEAR OF HER AGE
[42nd year of her age. Christened 19 May 1807. Source: England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975]
WILLIAM DOUGLAS SON OF WILLIAM [SMART]
WHO DIED IN INFANCY
(Indistinct Verses?)
ONE SON AND FOUR DAUGHTERS
LEFT TO MOURN THEIR LOSS

SOUTH LEDGER
(CREST)
CHARLES DOUGLAS ESQ.
DIED THE 17th DAY OF MARCH 1809
AGED 63 YEARS
JANE DOUGLAS
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
DIED 8th MARCH 1825
AGED 76 YEARS
ELIZABETH RAWFOOT
[Probably Crowfoot. She is probably sister of Jane (Crowfoot) Douglas, above]
DIED 8th SEPTEMBER 1821
AGED 64 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 8th December 1807
Charles Douglas of Hartlip,
On the 24th of October 1807, he took out a life insurance policy. His executors will six months after his death, be entitled to £1,000 and are to purchase in the name of William Smart, of Rainham,. Gentleman, £1.,000 of Consolidated 3% Annuities, he had borrowed this sum from Smart, last September.
Rest and remainder, to his "beloved and most excellent wife" Jane. He wishes her to pay any sum due from him to his partner, Charles Chevallier, on account of the business they have been engaged in for many years.
Wife Jane and "esteemed" friend William Smart and Charles Chevallier are executors.
Witnesses: Stephen Steele and Benjamin Giles

Codicil 6th July 1808
He has borrowed from his cousin, Isabella Tart, £400 on bond. This bond will be due about 1811. Whatever is left of the £1,500 for which his life is insured, after payment of Smart’s £1,000, to go towards the payment of the £400. With respect of money due from him to Chevallier, will be "explained in a letter addressed to him, which will be found with the codicil".
No Witnesses

Affidavit 17th April 1809
Charles Novin and Charles Stunt, both of the Stock Exchange, are sworn. They knew Douglas well and were acquainted with his handwriting. They have examined the codicil and confirm it is Douglas’s hand and that the signature is his.
Proved 19th April 1809

33. THREE PLAQUES LEANING AGAINST LATTER TOMB IN LARGE GREEN PLOT
WITH SHORT RAILINGS

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY DOUGLAS ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
WILLIAM SMART OF BLOOR’S PLACE
WHO DIED 1st OF MARCH 1895 AGED 89 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIDOW OF BENJAMIN CHARLES GODWIN
FIFTH DAUGHTER OF THE LATE WILLIAM SMART
WHO DIED 1st ? OF OCTOBER 1898
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO MARIA YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
THE LATE WILLIAM SMART
WHO DIED 9th JULY 1901 AGED 86 YEARS

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES JOHN SMART
FORMERLY OF THIS PARISH
DIED AT PARROCK, GRAVESEND
1880 AGED 60 YEARS

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES JOHN SMART
OF THIS PARISH AND PARROCK, GRAVESEND
WHO DIED AT THE RESIDENCE OF HIS SON IN LAW
JOHN RUSSELL OF HILLSIDE, GRAVESEND
JUNE 18th 1901 AGED 84 YEARS
ELIZABETH MANSFIELD RUSSELL
WIDOW OF JOHN RUSSELL, MILTON, GRAVESEND

1881 Census: Mary D. Smart, occupier of 421 acres, employing 21 men and 4 boys. Sister Maria lives with her.
1881 Census: Charles Smart of Parrock House, Gravesend, Farmer of 360 acres, employs 22 men.
1881 Census: John Russell, 16 Park Place, Milton, American Ship Broker

34. DOUBLE HEADSTONE Missing parts from Bax and Rice, 1897

SCOTT HEADSTONE

HERE LYETH
YE BODY OF WILL.
SCOTT WHO
DIED JANUARY YE 28th
1726
AGED 66 YEARS
ELIZ. WIFE OF
[WILL. SCOTT]
[DIED MARCH YE 27th]
[1736]
[AGED 77 YEARS] HERE LIE YE BODIES OF JOHN
WILL. ELIZABETH AND
FRANCES SONS
AND DAUGHTERS OF
WILL. SCOTT
BY ELIZ. HIS WIFE
JOHN DIED JUNE 3rd
1692 AGED 8 MONTHS
WILL. AUGUST 25th 1699
AGED 5 ? YEARS
ELIZ. AUG. 25th 1701
AGED 4 MONTHS
[FRANCES WIFE OF]
[JOHN SMITH]
[OF BRIDGE ?][ ]

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will, dated 25th January 1726 (1727)
William Scott of Rainham, Cooper.
He is sick.
His real estate in Rainham in his own occupation, ,is already settled by Deed, upon his wife at their marriage. This settlement to stand.
To son, Henry, 2 pairs of flaxen sheets, ½ a dozen flaxen napkins and 1 flaxen table cloth, plus £30.
To son John, who has been brought up in his trade, , 2 pairs of flaxen sheets, ½ dozen flaxen napkins and a flaxen tablecloth, all his working tools and as much of his hoops and timber to the value of £15.
To daughter Elizabeth, 3 pairs of flaxen sheets, dozen flaxen napkins and flaxen table cloth, 2 pillow coats and £70. All the linen and another £20 within 6 months after his death, sooner if she marries .The remaining money to his wife.
To his wife, Elizabeth, the use of his silver tankard, marked WJ E
For her lifetime, after her death, to daughter Elizabeth, for ever. Residue of ready money, debts, credits, plate, rings, linen, household stuff, stock in trade, goods, chattels, personal estate, to his wife, for ever, subject to the payment of legacies, funeral and probate costs. Wife and son Henry are executors.
Witnesses: John Chambers, Thomas Cooper and Richard Sheafe.
Proved 25th April 1727

35. DECORATED HEADSTONE, ( LATER THAN THE EARLIER INSCRIPTIONS.)

FRYER HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF JOHN FRYER WHO DIED
17th OF JULY 1714 AGED 42 YEARS
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND ANN
FRYER WHO DIED THE 12th OF APRIL 1721
WILLIAM AND RICHARD SONS OF JOHN AND
JANE FRYER DIED THE [    ] OF FEBRUARY 1730
WILLIAM AGED 7 AND RICHARD 5 YEARS
JANE WIFE OF JOHN FRYER OF UPCHURCH
DIED THE [ ] OF OCTOBER 1737 AGED [ ] YEARS
THOMAS FRYER OF UPCHURCH DIED
[   ] OF FEBRUARY 174[5] AGED 77 YEARS
JOHN FRYER OF THIS PARISH DIED THE
[   ] OF DECEMBER 1778 AGED 68 YEARS
FRANCES FRYER DIED THE 16th OF OCTOBER 17[84]
AGED 63 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 26th June 1734
John Fryer the Elder, Yeoman (Father of John, Thomas and Frances.)
He is sick and weak.
His house and lands at Meopham, occupied by William White and his property at Chatham, occupied by Widow Punch , to his wife Jane, for her lifetime, after her death to their daughter, Frances Fryer, for ever. These properties are charge with the annual payment of £4 to his wife’s sister Mary Punch, "who now lives with us", for her lifetime, this only paid after his wife’s death.
His half share in the house and farm lands in Chatham, in his own occupation, to son Thomas, for ever. To son John, £100. He has recently borrowed £300 from Mr David Wharum of Rochester, upon mortgage, on the Meopham property and on his half share of property at Lidgeon and several other properties. His son John is owner of the other half of the Lidgeon property. Son John, did, at testator’s request, for the better security of Mr Wharum’s , charged his own with a share of the mortgage. The whole of the debt is the testator’s and no part of son John responsibility; John’s share of the land at Lidgeon is exempt. In order to make provision for paying off the mortgage, son John, shall, immediately after his death, from his personal estate and his several houses at Walderslade, make them fit for sale and these properties go to John, for ever. John is to sell and pay off the outstanding mortgage due to Mr Wharum.
There shall remain a charge on the Lidgeon and Meopham properties. The lease of Macklands Farm, Rainham, which is leased to testator and son John, goes all to son John.
Rest and residue of personal estate to wife Jane and sons and daughter, Thomas, John and Frances, in equal shares. Son John is executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Pascall, Henry Sheafe and William H. Jolly ?
Proved 2nd April 1740

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will, dated 21st September 1782
Frances Fryer of Rainham Spinster
friends Thomas Wakeley of Rainham, Yeoman and John Ripley of Rainham, Maltster are executors and trustees, they to have 20 guineas each.
Her two cottages known as the "Bread and Cheese House" and adjoining land of about 6 acres at Walderslade in Chatham, occupied by Richard Boghurst to John, William, Thomas, Stephen, Dinah and Ann Fryer , sons and daughters of her late cousin, John Fryer, late of Detling, Labourer and late Woodreeve to Christopher Rhodes, Esq., Lord of the Manor of Chatham, equally divided, for ever.
To her trustees her house where she lives in Rainham and her house with shop and slaughter house in Rainham, occupied by William Pell. Her house in Queen Street, Chatham occupied by [ ] Wilmot , her farm called Lidsing Farm with 50 acres and 1 acre of woodland, in the parish of Chatham, occupied for many years by her late brother, John Fryer, now by William Siborne and John Paine, also her house with 2 pieces of land, formerly 1 piece, called Kennard's Warren of 4 acres in Meopham at a place called Harwell lately occupied by David Hunt but now by
[ ] Bing, also any other property she may have, to her trustees, upon trust, to sell. All her goods , chattels, corn, cattle, farm tackle, money, securities, debts, leases, money from her real estate and personal estate, to convert to money. They to pay debts, funeral and probate costs and legacies.
One fifth of this money, to cousins, Thomas Furner, Mary wife of Stephen Nox, son and daughter of her late cousin, Thomas Furner of Chatham, Labourer and cousins, Young, Thomas, Mary and Ann Elmore, sons and daughters of Young Elmore of Chatham, Bricklayer by Ann his late wife who was another daughter of Thomas Furner, equally divided.
Rest and residue to cousins, Sarah wife of John Day of Chatham, Shipwright , Catherine wife of [ ] Maddox of Chatham, Shipwright, the daughters of late cousin, William Furner, Mary Brown of Chatham, Widow, Thomas Weeks of Deptford, Joseph Weeks a Sailor in H.M. Navy, Susan Weeks, Spinster the latter four the children of her late cousin Ann Weeks, sister of Thomas Furner, Elizabeth Fox of Chatham, sister of John Baldock Master of the Hen and Chickens Alehouse, in Luton, parish of Chatham, equally shared.
Provided that if Mary daughter of the late John Furner shall not appear to her executors within one year next after testator's death, notice to be placed in newspapers for 52 weeks, after this if she does not appear, her legacy is void and her share to be divided among the latter group of legatees.
Witnesses: William Hatch, Samuel Hatch and William Twopenny

Codicil 16th October 1784
Her black silk sash and petty coat with laced bussle to Miss Elizabeth Wakeley, her garnet coloured silk sash and coat and black silk gown and coat to Frances Bourne, Widow, her green silk damask sash and petty coat to Mary Wakeley infant daughter of Frances Bourne, to Mary England, Widow, her black bussle quilted petty coat , her best scarlet cloak lined in black and such mourning as executor think fit. To Sarah Wood, Widow, a blue silk damask sash and apron, to servant Elizabeth Hutchings, her striped Manchester cotton gown and such mourning as above.
Witness: William Twopenny
Proved 11th November 1784 Effects under £300

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th August 1775
John Fryer of Rainham, Yeoman
All real estate, personal estate, household contents and farm utensils, stock, corn, crops, etc., after debts, funeral and probate costs, to sister or reputed sister Frances Fryer, for ever. She is executor.
Witnesses: W. Davies, Richard Wickhard?, and William Twopenny
Proved 18th December 1778

36. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF SUSANNA THE WIFE
OF LUKE MILES OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 13th OF DECEMBER 1760
AGED 45 ? YEARS
ALSO THREE OF THEIR CHILDREN
AND LIKEWISE JAMES SKINNER HER BROTHER
MARY DAUGHTER OF JAMES AND SARAH MILES
DIED THE 2nd JUNE 1781
AGED 8 ? YEARS AND 5 MONTHS
LUKE MILES DIED THE 2nd OF FEB. 1791
AGED 9 YEARS

37. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
JAMES MILES
OF THIS PARISH, YEOMAN WHO DIED
THE 14th ? OF JANUARY 1799 AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO TWO OF HIS CHILDREN
VIZ. MARY AND LUKE
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 15th OF JUNE 1811 AGED 50 ? YEARS

ARCHDEACONRY COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL, dated 25th September 1778
Sarah Miles, Widow
To daughter Rebecca Miles, £100. Executors can take a sum not exceeding £80 from her personal estate to place her son Richard, apprentice. Her real estate in Bredhurst and Deptling, also her goods, chattels, rights, credits, personal estate and effects (after payment of her debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs), to good friends, Thomas Stanley Wakeley of Rainham, Gentleman and William Dodd, of Rainham, Gentleman, upon trust. When son Richard is 21, they are to sell her real estate and that part of her personal estate, not consisting of money. The proceeds to her 7 children, James, John, William, Rebecca, Charles, Thomas and Richard, equally shared at their respective ages of 21, or day of marriage, if girls.
Witnesses: Robert Hinde ,William Jordan and Matthew Bonner.
Proved 7th July 1811

38. HEADSTONE

[IN MEMORY OF]
JA[MES] [ MILES]
OF SILEM [KENT]*
WHO DIED 5th DECEMBER [1839]
AGED 63 YEARS
LUKE MILES SON OF
JAMES AND REBECCA MILES
WHO DIED 13th AUGUST [ ]
AGED 22 YEARS
[*recorded in Poll Tax records as 'Siloam']

39. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
WILLIAM RICHARD MOSS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 17th JULY 1870
AGED 72 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"

40. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM HEDGCOCK
OF THE PARISH OF ALLHALLOWS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
0N THE 21st OF APRIL 1866
AGED 28 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)

41. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
ELIZ. BROUMFEALD
WHO DIED 10th OF OCT.* 1761
AGED 37 or 57 YEARS
*Register records burial as 29th November ?

42. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
GEORGE STYLES
WHO DIED JUNE 9th 1888
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 10th 1889
AGED 74 YEARS
"He Saves the Uttermost them
That come unto God through Him"

Principal Probate Registry. £177

43. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. CHARLES RUMMEN
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED [ ] MAY 1831 AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO ANN RUMMEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th SEPTEMBER [1835]
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO MR. CHARLES RUMMEN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ] OF DEC. 18[28]
AGED 25 YEARS
M[RS] AMY WIFE OF MR. ROBERT [ANSE]LL
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] OF JUNE [1834 ]
AGED 27 YEARS

Parish Register: Charles Rummen, Senior, from the "Star Inn", Gillingham.
His wife also from Gillingham. Mary Rummen married Robert Ansell at Borden, 1830

44. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
WILLM. EDWARD WILKINS BRITTAIN
SON OF ISAIAH AND ELIZ. BRITTAIN
DIED SEP. 26th 1800 AGED 2 YEARS & 26 DAYS
"Children are only Heaven’s Blessings Lent,
Snatched by God’s Call sometimes as soon as sent,
Leaving their Parents to Lament,
I am not Lost but only Gone Before,
The Realms of Bliss and Heaven to explore"
ALSO HARRIOT WILKINS BRITTAIN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
ISAIAH AND ELIZABETH BRITTAIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 14th DAY OF
JUNE 1820 AGED 10 YEARS AND 15 DAYS

45. TWO HEADSTONES IN DOUBLE PLOT

IN MEMORY OF
ANN FRANCES
WIFE OF JOHN WARE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 28th 1875
AGED 70 YEARS
LEAVING 1 SON AND 4 DAUGHTERS
VIZ. JAMES, SARAH, MARY,
ANN, ELIZABETH AND ELIZA MARY
"Afflictions Sore Long Time I Bore,
Physicians were in Vain,
Till God did please Death did me Seize,
And Free me from my Pain"
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN WARE
WHO DIED AUGUST 13th 1885
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
"Therefore be ye also ready for in
Such an Hour as ye think not, the
Son of Man Cometh"

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DINAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES WARE
DIED THE 12th DAY OF AUGUST 1904
AGED 71 YEARS
"Oh, Yes, it is Lord of the Last Separation,
To Part with the Mother that Loved us so,
The Home and the Hearth feel Wide Desolation,
At Bidding the Dearly Loved Parents, Adieu"
"She said our Sorrow was her Joy Unceasingly"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JAMES WARE
BORN SEPT. 26th 1830
DIED JUNE 11th 1922
"Father in thy Gracious Keeping,
Leaving we now our Loved One Sleeping"

John Ware, Principal Probate Registry, Fruiterer, £1,517 10s
James Ware, Principal Probate Registry, £5,697 16s 2d

46. HEADSTONE

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM FINNES
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 1891
IN HIS 51st YEAR
ALSO OF
WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT. 10th 1880
AGED 3 MONTHS
LUC Y MILDRED
DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1918 AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO OF ERNERST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS KING AND COUNTRY
IN FRANCE MARCH 22nd 1918 AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO OF WALTER JAMES
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 23rd 1932 AGED 60 YEARS

Rear
ELLEN BESSIE
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1940
AGED 54 YEARS

William Finnes, Principal Probate Registry, Butcher, £1,339 17s 3d

47. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE MARY
THE ONLY BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE THOMAS & MARY ANN MILES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 17th DEC. 1876
AGED 20 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS

48. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
YOUNG JOSIAH TAYLOR
BORN MAY 15th 1800
DIED SEPTEMBER 18th 1857
ALSO SARAH TAYLOR
BORN APRIL 17th 1808
DIED FEBRUARY 26th 1858
ISABEL JANE TAYLOR
BORN MARCH 29th 1849
DIED MARCH 6th 1895

1851 Census: Josiah Taylor, Master Brazier

49. TWO HEADSTONES IN DOUBLE PLOT

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY CHARLES WALLIS
THE DEARLY BELOVED SON OF
GEORGE AND ELLEN WALLIS
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 9th 1900
IN HIS 21st YEAR
"One Less at Home, one Voice is Stilled,
Missed Day by Day, his Place Unfilled,
One more the Crown of Life is Given,
One less on Earth, one more in Heaven"
ALSO ALICE EMILY WALLIS
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 18th 1888
AGED 10 MONTHS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE THOMAS WALLIS
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1914
AGED 60 YEARS
"In the Midst of life we are in Death"
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ALBERT EDWARD WALLIS
SON OF THE ABOVE
GEORGE THOMAS WALLIS
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE WHILST SERVING
HIS KING AND COUNTRY IN THE CANADIAN ARMY
MARCH 5th 1917 AGED 21
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE THOMAS WALLIS
WHO DIED AUGUST 1st 1931
AGED 76 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO EMILY WALLIS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 8th 1972
AGED 82
"In God’s House for Evermore"

1911 Census: George Thomas Wallis, died 1931, Dairyman.
Principal Probate Registry, £1,409 12s 5d

50. HEADSTONE

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED JONES
WHO SWEETLY FELL ASLEEP
JANUARY 1st 1897 AGED 72 YEARS
"After Labour, how Sweet is Rest"
ALSO SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST SEPT. 18th 1900
AGED 77 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

1881 Census: At Tonge, a Railway Servant, (London, Chatham and Dover)

51. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY
OF
HENRY PENFOLD
WHO DIED JANUARY 7th 1891
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 1st 1898
AGED 66 YEARS

Principal Probate Registry, Surgeon, £1,863 17s 9d

52. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA
WIFE OF JOHN GALLEHAWK
WHO DIED MARCH 21st 1904
AGED 72 YEARS
"Until the Day Break and the Clouds Flee Away"

1881 Census: Naval Pensioner, Father in Law to Packer, a Baker of Ramsgate
1901 Census: Navy Pensioner at Herne Bay, born Halstow, wife born Rainham.

53. CHEST TOMB (BAX & RICE)

NORTH SIDE
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH ANN FOWLE
WIFE OF MR. JOHN FOWLE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 13th 1799 AGED 85 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE FIVE SONS AND TWO DAUGHTERS
ALSO EDWARD SON OF THE ABOVE DIED MARCH 1st 1800 AGED 5 YEARS
LIKEWISE GEORGE THEIR SON DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 1800 AGED 11 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN THEIR DAUGHTER DIED JUNE 29th 1803 AGED 18 YEARS

54. HEADSTONE (BAX & RICE)

TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS ASHDOWN
WHO DIED THE 3rd DAY OF OCTOBER 1807
AGED 61 YEARS
HE WAS TWENTY FIVE YEARS BAILIFF TO
JOHN FOWLE, ESQ.
"May [the] Discharge of the Duties,
Of his Station on Earth, Obtain,
For his Eternal Reward from his,
Master in Heaven"

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will, dated 12th October 1790
Thomas Ashdown, Husbandman.
Brother John is executor. Ready money, investments, plate, linen, woollen, china, pewter, brass, beds, household stuff and personal estate, after debts, legacies (not specified ?) and funeral costs are paid, to brother John.
Witnesses: Richard Whitehead and William Gifford.
Proved 10th October 1807

55. GREY CHEST TOMB (NORTH SIDE LEGIBLE, REST FROM BAX & RICE)

WEST SIDE
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE
LYETH YE BODY OF
ELIZABETH HARLOCK
HIS MOTHER WHO DIED
JUNE 1714
AGED ABOUT 70 YEARS

SOUTH SIDE
WILLAM HARLOCK, YEOMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPT[ ] 11th 1715
IN HIS 5[ ] YEAR

NORTH SIDE
ALSO [HERE] LYETH YE BODY OF ELIZABETH HARLOCK
[SECOND WIFE OF MR] WILLIAM HARLOCK AND
[DAUGHTER OF] STEPHEN BARFOOT OF NETTLESTEAD
[WHO] DEPARTED THIS LIFE [MAY] THE 27th 1719
IN THE 48th YEAR OF HER AGE

EAST SIDE
[HERE LYETH ]
THE BODY OF
SUSANNA
[ ]
[ ]
AGED 31 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Court Will, dated 12th September 1712
William Harlock, Yeoman.
To "honoured" mother, Elizabeth Harlock, Widow, an annuity of £5 for her lifetime. To his brothers, David and Gabriel, Elizabeth Crittall and Susannah Buckhast, (infants), who he now keeps, £50 each.
If his wife has no child by him, not alive after one year after his death, then in that case, he gives his nephew, William Harlock, £200, but if such a child dies in the space of 14 years after his death, then nephew, William Harlock has the further sum of £200. If his wife has no children living at the time of his death, or is not pregnant at his death, then after his debts and legacies are paid, the rest and residue of his personal estate to his wife and nephew, William Harlock; they are executors.
Witnesses: Daniel Parramore, John Walsall and Fra. Walsall
Proved 13th June 1716

56. CHEST TOMB (BAX & RICE)

IN MEMORY OF
MRS ELIZABETH HUNT
WIFE OF
MR DANIEL HUNT
OF THE PARISH OF
ST. N[ICHOLAS] BARTHESTON*
WHO DIED [ ] APRIL 1769
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO OF
MR DANIEL HUNT
DIED 19th NOVEMBER 1772
AGED [ ] YEARS
*Bafreston ?

57. HEADSTONE

TWOPPENY HEADSTONE

NEAR THIS PLACE ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS
OF WILLIAM TWOPPENY
OF BLOWER’S PLACE IN THIS PARISH
AND ANN HIS WIFE
SHE 6th JANUARY 1738 AGED 47 YEARS
DIED
HE 2nd APRIL 1750 AGED 56 YEARS
THEY LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS
JOHN AND THOMAS

Consistory Court of Canterbury Will, dated 20th March 1750 (1751)
William Twoppeny of Rainham, Yeoman.
He is sick. His real estate to his two sons, John and Thomas, equally shared, for ever.
Executor to draw up an inventory of his goods and personal estate and to pay his debts, including the rent of the Parsonage of Rainham, when due, and funeral expenses . The value of the inventory to son Thomas, or in case of his death, to executor, 5 years after testator’s death, with interest of 4%. Son John will give his bond to son Thomas for the payment of this legacy.
Residue to son John who is executor.
Witnesses: Isaac Wildish, John Fryer and William Twopenny
Proved 15th April 1751

58. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF MARTIN SON OF
JOHN AND ANN CAMP OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED DECEMBER THE 2nd 1786
AGED 1 YEAR AND 6 MONTHS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF WILL. RAYNER
AND DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND ANN
CAMP DIED AUGUST THE 12th 1787
AGED 28 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE DAUGHTER SARAH

59. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ROB. FREDERICK OF THIS
PARISH WHO DIED THE 1st OF
MARCH 1764 AGED 64 YEARS
---------------Ground Level---------------
ALSO ANN FREDERICK WIFE
OF THE ABOVE ROBERT FREDERICK
WHO DIED MAY THE 1st 1783
AGED 73 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will, dated 25th September 1778
Ann Frederick, Widow.
She is ill. To grand daughter, Ann Ripworth, the daughter of her daughter, Ann Ripworth, of Rainham, a large silver spoon, marked with the letters, A R. To daughter Ann Ripworth, all of her clothes, if she is dead, then the clothes to her daughter, Ann at 21 years of age or day of marriage. To Ann Frederick, her grand daughter, daughter of son, Henry, I guinea to buy mourning. Rest and residue, of goods, chattels, money, lease of her house farm, stock utensils, implements of husbandry and personal estate, to son Robert.
She desires Robert and his executors to allow grand daughter, Ann Ripworth, to live in the house and assist her in board and clothing and other necessary things. Son Robert is executor.
Witnesses: John Ellen and John Williams, Clerk to Mr Dyer.
Proved 20th May 1786

60. HEADSTONE (BAX & RICE)

HERE
LYETH YE BODY OF
WILLIAM TILDEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 29th 1718
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO YE BODY OF ELIZA ? HIS WIFE
SHE DIED NOVEMBER YE 21st 1755 ?
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO JOHN AND ELIZABETH
THEIR SON AND DAUGHTER INTERR’D HERE
LEFT SURVIVING 2 SONS
WILLIAM AND JOHN

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will
William Tilden, Gentleman.
Very sick. Wife Mary is executor. To poor people of Rainham and of Lower Halstow, £4 to be distributed at his trustees discretion. To wife Mary, £50 worth of his household goods as she chooses, two indifferent persons to value the goods, one chosen by his wife, one by his executors. His wife is now pregnant, if born alive and a girl, then £400 to the child at 21 years of age or day of marriage, with mother’s consent. If a boy he shall be on equal standing with his three other sons, William, John and James.
To brother John and cousin, Richard Sissell, £10 each, they are Overseers of the will and Guardians of his three sons.
Residue, after debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid, to three sons and unborn child. Until they are all of age, interest to be used by wife for maintenance and education of children. If his wife remarries, his Overseers can take what is due to children and take the children from their mother.
Witnesses: Thomas Craddock, mark of Susanna Gover and William Black
Proved 8th October 1719

61. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JAMES RIPPOTH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUG. 4th
1779 AGED [5]9 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE TWO DAUGHTERS AND ONE SON
ALSO MR JAMES RIPPOTH
SON OF THE ABOVE
(WHO WAS LOST FROM ON BOARD THE
FRIGATE HYAENA AT SEA) MAY 22nd 1801
AGED 30 YEARS
---------------Ground Level----------------
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 3rd 1820
AGED 76 YEARS

62. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARTHA WIFE OF
JOHN CROCKER
OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED 16th MAY 1756
AGED 67

63. HEADSTONE (BAX & RICE)

TO THE MEMORY OF
CECELIA
WIFE OF
JOHN KNIGHT
OF UPCHURCH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER THE 20th 1800
AGED 35 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 7 CHILDREN
4 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN KNIGHT
WHO DIED 4th JANUARY 1831
AGED 62 YEARS

64. CHEST TOMB

STONE LEDGER ON RED BRICK BASE
(THIS LEDGER IS EXTREMELY WORN, SO I HAVE
RELIED ON BAX & RICE FOR MOST OF IT.)
IN MEMORY OF
MR JOSEPH KNIGHT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 20th MARCH 1829
AGED 90 YEARS
AND OF MRS ANN (sic)* KNIGHT
HIS WIFE
AGED 83 YEARS
AFTER SURVIVING HIM ONE MONTH
THEY TOGETHER SUSTAINED THE CHANGES
AND CHANCES OF THIS MORTAL LIFE
IN THE ABOVE RELATION FOR 63 YEARS
ALSO NEAR THIS SPOT LIETH
GREAT GRANDCHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
MARY ANN SIMMONS
DIED 21st OCTOBER 1831
AGED 26 YEARS
ELIZABETH SIMMONS
DIED 6th NOVEMBER 1855
AGED [ ] YEARS
JOSEPH SIMMONS
DIED 1st DECEMBER 1856
AGED [33] YEARS
ANNEMARIA HIS WIFE
DIED 31st AUGUST 1856
AGED 33 YEARS
*See Will

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 30th September 1811
Joseph Knight of Rainham, Brickmaker
To his son, James Knight, £100; he forgives James all debts he owes him.
He has for some time, carried on a business as Brickmaker at Otterham Quay, in partnership with son, John, each having an equal share; son John to have all the business (leasehold), except stock bricks fit for sale or in preparation, also crops and other produce growing on the site. The money from the latter two items to be taken as part of his personal estate. Son John will not have full possession until the bricks and crops are sold.
To Thomas Stanley Wakeley, of Rainham, Gentleman and William Dodd the Elder of Rainham, Gentleman, upon trust, his house on the south side of Rainham High Street, this is for the use of his wife, Mary (sic), for her lifetime. After her death, the trustees are to sell the house and hold the money, in trust. Plate, linen, furniture also to his trustees, upon trust.
They are to permit wife to use the latter goods, during her lifetime. After her death, upon trust, to sell and to hold the proceeds upon trust.
The residue of his freehold estate, also his personal estate and effects, to trustees, upon trust, to sell. They to pay funeral and probate costs, debts and cash legacies. Surplus to be invested in Government Funds. Trustees to set apart a sum sufficient to secure an annuity of £50, which goes to his wife, for her lifetime.
One fifth of the invested money, in trust for son John. If John is not living at testator's death, then the money to be shared equally between his children at 21 years. Another fifth part, upon trust, to pay son., William the interest for his lifetime, after his death, the money to be shared equally between his children. From another fifth part interest to be paid to his daughter Mary, wife of Thomas Corman, for her lifetime' after her death, the interest to Thomas Corman, for his lifetime' after his death, to their children, as before. If Mary has no children or none survive beyond 21 years, then the fifth part in trust for sons John, William and Thomas Abey Knight and two grandchildren, Joseph and James Simmons,
sons of late daughter, Fanny wife of Tapley Simmons, equally shared. Interest from another fifth, to Joseph and James Simmons, towards their maintenance and education.
Interest of the last fifth to son Thomas for his lifetime and after his death, to his children toward their maintenance and education, if there are no children or all died before they are 21 years, then to his sons and daughters and Joseph and James Simmons, the latter to have one fifth of the fifth part.
His trustees are also executors.
He signs will with a mark.
Witnesses: James Edmed, William Hatch and James Hatch

Codicil, 7th December 1816
He has bequeathed son James, £100 and forgiven him his debts. He is making further provision for James, an additional £200, after death of testator's wife, but if she dies in testator's lifetime, the £200 to be paid within 12 months of testator's death. Rest of will confirmed.
Again signs with a mark.
Witnesses: James Edmed , Solicitor, Gravesend, Thomas Furze and Robert Atkins of the Mitre Inn, Chatham.

Codicil 19th February 1821
He had given his trustees his house in Rainham, furniture and goods and residue of his freehold and personal estate and made them executors.
William Smart of Rainham, Gentleman, is to be a trustee and executor in the place of Wakeley. Rest of will confirmed.
Signs with a mark.
Witnesses: William Pell the Elder, William Pell the Younger and John Vinten, all of Rainham.
Proved 15th September 1829 Power reserved to William Dodd.

65. HEADSTONE (BAX & RICE)

IN MEMORY OF
CATHERINE KNIGHT
WIFE OF
JOHN KNIGHT
OF UPCHURCH
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1862
AGED 74 YEARS

66. HEADSTONE (BAX & RICE)

[IN MEMORY OF]
FANNY ATHERDEN
DIED OCTOBER 7th 1819
AGED 5 WEEKS

67. HEADSTONE (BAX & RICE)

HER[E LIETH]
INTER[RED THE BODY]
OF FRA[NCES]
WIFE OF M[ICHAEL WOOD]
AND DAUGH[TER OF]
AUG[USTIN?] [ ] [OF THIS]
PARISH, GENT. [WHO DIED]
DECEMBER YE [ ]
1720 AGED 23 YEARS

68. Headstone

THOMAS LANE

HERE LIETH INTERRED THE BODY OF
MR THOMAS LANE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 19th 1746 AGED 63 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON

69. LEANING, ERODED HEADSTONE, RAILED PLOT

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIE
DEARLY BELOVED AND ONLY SON OF
WILLIAM HENRY AND BERTHA WAKELEY
DIED JAN [    ] 1882
[Died January 10, 1882. Source: Darrel La Mar Wakley lamar@ida.net]
AGED 13 YEARS
THE ABOVE WILLIAM HENRY
WAKELEY
BORN AUGUST [    ] 1836
[Born August 15, 1835. (Source: Darrel La Mar Wakley]
DIED OCTOBER 17th? 1908
[Yes, died October 17, 1908. (Source: Darrel La Mar Wakley]
ALSO
HELEN BERTHA WAKELEY
BORN JUNE 24th 1836
DIED JAN. 2nd 1904
ALSO
[       ] BERTHA WAKELEY
[       ] AND [       ]
[       ]

70. HEADSTONE

THIS
TABLET WAS ERECTED
BY A FEW FRIENDS
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
WILLIAM HENRY GILBY
A WORKING MAN
WHO AFTER SOME YEARS OF EARNEST EFFORT
IN THIS PARISH
TO WIN SOULS TO CHRIST FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
FEBY. 4Th 1883 AGED 49 YEARS
"Be ye also Ready"
Matthew 24. 44

1881 Census: A boarder in Station Road, Foreman Platelayer

71. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF CHARLES SMITH
WHO DIED AT ROCHESTER
JAN. 24th 1901 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THIS PARISH
JUNE 27th 1880 AGED 59 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"

72. THREE LEDGERS (ONE MODERN), IN LARGE RAILED PLOT

IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF ROBERT WATSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF DECEMBER 1824 AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED ROBERT WATSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 13th OF DECEMBER 1857 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO
FREDERICK GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 7th OF APRIL 183[ ] AGED 16 MONTHS
ALSO MARIAN GRAND DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED 10th SEPTEMBER 183[ ]
AGED 3 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
AND IN THE VAULT LOUISA
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 1871 AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS WATSON GRANDSON
OF THE ABOVE
ROBERT AND MARY WATSON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 21st 1889

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ROBERT DURRANT WATSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
24th DECEMBER 1882
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO OF HELEN WATSON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 24th OCTOBER 1927 IN HER 67th YEAR
ANN WATSON DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1902
AGED 20 YEARS
MARY WATSON DIED SEPTEMBER 28th 1904
AGED 81 YEARS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
HENRY CHARLES WATSON
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1906 AGED 57 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALICE MARY WATSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 2nd 1931
AGED 71 YEARS

Principal Probate Registry: Robert Watson, a Butcher, effects under £300
1881 Census: Robert Durrant Watson, a Farmer of 201 acres, employing 12 men and 4 boys
Henry Charles Watson, a Farmer of 200 acres, employing 8 men and 2 boys

73. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
MR HERBERT CRANE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY [ ]
1817
AGED 62 YEARS

74. HEADSTONE

IN
AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
ISABELLA & EMILY
THE [BELOVED] CHILDREN OF
WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH TAYLOR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER 5th 1870
[ISABELLA] AGED [3 YEARS]
[EMILY AGED 11 MONTHS]

75. COPED STONE

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM KNIGHT
WHO DIED APRIL 26th 1899
AGED 75 YEARS

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM KNIGHT
WHO DIED MAY 16th 1927
AGED 89 YEARS

1881 Census: Barge Owner
Principal Probate Registry: £4,568 3s 7d

76. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
JAMES TAYLOR
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
2nd OCT. 1889
IN HIS 79th YEAR
ALSO
HANNAH MARIA
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 22nd DEC. 1902
IN HER 84th YEAR
"Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"

1881 Census: House Decorator employing 3 men and 1 boy

77. LEDGER ON BRICK BASE

IN MEMORY OF
ISABELLA ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM KNIGHT
DIED JULY 5th 1862
AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO
DANIEL JAMES KNIGHT
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCTOBER 22nd 1886
AGED 30 YEARS

1881 Census: Daniel James, a Coal Merchant of Strood
Principal Probate Registry: £712 6s

78. COPED STONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN LONGLEY
HEADMASTER OF THE RAINHAM SCHOOLS 1851- 1884
ORGANIST OF THIS PARISH CHURCH 1868-1898
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 26th 1900
IN HIS 77th YEAR

ALSO IN [LOVING] MEMORY OF
EMMA RELICT OF THE LATE
JOHN LONGLEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP FEB. [ ] 1908
IN HER 83rd YEAR

Principal Probate Registry: £2,010 18s

79. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF MARY FLEET
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE MARCH 20th *1800
AGED 30 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS AND FIVE
DAUGHTERS, FANNY, MARY,
ELIZABETH, JOHN, SARAH, WILLIAM
AND ANN
WM. FLEET SON OF THE ABOVE MARY
WHO DIED MAY 20th 1800 AGED 2 MONTHS
ANN FLEET DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 20th *1800
AGED 2 MONTHS

*The Burial Register states that Mary and Ann buried on the 18th March, the son does not appear in 1820

80. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
HENRY ALFRED
SON OF
JAMES AND MARTHA WILKINS
WHO DIED THE 26th OF DECEMBER
1837
AGED 3 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS
ALSO HELEN THEIR DAUGHTETR
WHO DIED THE 13th OF JANUARY 1841
AGED 4 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS

81. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM PELL
WHO DIED THE 31st OF MARCH 1833
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO OF MRS FRANCES PELL
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 18th OF MAY 1828
AGED 54 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd August 1831
William Pell of Rainham, Farmer
His debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid first.
Ready money, securities, debts, household goods,furniture, plate, linen, china, glass, clothes, stock in trade, implements of agriculture, dead stock, crops and personal estate, to Charles Jacobs of Farrington Market, Fruit Salesman and William Pell of the same place, Fruit Salesman, upon trust.
They to sell everything not consisting of money, and divide equally among his children, Frances, wife of Joseph Atherden, William, John, Thomas and James Pell, Ann wife of Charles Jacobs, Elizabeth and Helen Pell. He has already advanced money to sons, Thomas and John, this money to be taken into account when dividing the money left to his children. The trustees are also executors.
Witnesses: M.S. Stephens, Solicitor, Chatham and G. Havard
Proved 30th October 1833

82. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM PAYN
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 22nd FEBY. 1857
AGED 34 YEARS
LEAVING A WIFE AND FOUR CHILDREN
ANN FRANCES BORN 18th FEBRUARY 1846
WILLIAM BORN 20th FEBRUARY 1848
JOHN BORN 28th MAY 1851
ROBERT BORN 9th NOVEMBER 1852
ANN FRANCES DAUGHTER OF THE
ABOVE DIED THE 18th OF SEPTEMBER 1860
AGED 14 YEARS
AND ELIZABETH BRIDGET
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 20th NOV. 1865
AGED 45 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 24th January 1857
William Payn of Rainham, Corn Factor
All of his estate and effects to wife, Elizabeth Bridget, or ever, she is executor.
Witnesses: Joseph Simmons of Rainham, Wheelwright and John Hales, 42 Matilda Street, Islington, Gemtleman
Affidavit 7th April 1857
John Hales is sworn, he was present with Joseph Simmons when testator executed will and they both sign the will in testator's presence.
Proved 9th April 1857

83. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS BARDEN
WHO DIED MAY 18th 1902 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN HIS WIFE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 29th 1902
AGED 64 YEARS
AFTER 10 YEARS AFFLICTION
"[      ] Mother and Father Dear,
Called Home within one year,
[      ] Children left to Mourn their Loss,
[      ] Meekly Bow beneath the Cross"
ALSO EMILY, CLARA, ALICE AND KATE
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN SMITH
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 20th 1933
AGED 72 YEARS

1881 Census: General Dealer
Principal Probate Registry: Green Grocer, High Street, £124

84. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM BENNETT
WHO DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1906
AGED 83 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
ALSO ELIZA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 20th JULY 1917
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO MARY CHARLOTTE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st APRIL 1922
AGED 43 YEARS
"Till we Meet Again"

1881 Census: Retired Farmer
Principal Probate Registry: of Pampa Cottage, Station Rd. £1,004 10s

85. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SOPHIA KESLAKE CLARK
DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1901
AGED 78 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO HANNAH WRIGHT CLARK
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 16th 1913
AGED 64 YEARS
FOR OVER 30 YEARS A FAITHFUL SERVANT TO THE
LATE H.J. QURRIER ESQ. OF COLVILLE, BEXLEY
"At Rest"
ALBERT HENRY DINES
DIED JULY 14th 1917 AGED 60 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO OF EMILY ANN DINES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 16th 1935
AGED 76 YEARS

1881 Census: Albert Dines Brickfield Labourer
Principal Probate Registry: Labourer of Orchard St. £282 5s 1d

86. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
DEAR
PHOEBE DRAIN
PASSED AWAY 3rd NOVEMBER 1905
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO OUR DEAR FATHER
WILLIAM DRAIN
ENTERED INTO REST 4th JANUARY 1911
AGED 71
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO JOE DRAIN
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN FRANCE
DECEMBER 25th ? 1916
AGED 23 YEARS
"[His] Memory is as Dear Today,
[As the] Hour he Went Away"

87. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF MY DEAR HUSBAND
ROBERT CORK
WHO DIED JULY 28th 1899
AGED 61 YEARS
"The Loss was Great, the Blow Severe,
To Part with him we Loved so Dear,
But God alone knew it was Best,
To take him to his Heavenly Rest"
ALSO SARAH BETHANIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1906
AGED 69 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

1881 Census: Robert Cork, Carman

88. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ALFRED CHARLES KEMP
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 20th 1909
AGED 75 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO SARAH KEMP
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 1st 1911
AGED 78 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus Blessed Sleep"

1881 Census: Labourer in H.M. Dockyard, Chatham

89. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
LESTER JENKINS
WHO WAS FATALLY INJURED
AT ORPINGTON STATION AUGUST 20th 1912
AGED 23 YEARS
"He Shall Rise Again"
HENRY JENKINS
DIED 4th APRIL 1922 AGED 95 YEARS
THOMAS JENKINS
DIED 31st MAY 1946 AGED 68
RACHEL JENKINS WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 11th MAY 1947 AGED 96
"The Memory of the Just is Blessed"

1881 Census: Henry Jenkins, Bailiff at Tonge Farm
1911 Census Lester Jenkins, Rail Carriage Cleaner

90. HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ANN HOW
WHO DIED MARCH 16th 1909
AGED 83
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO ELIZABETH HALES
DIED MARCH 18th 1933
AGED 83 YEARS

91. COPED STONE

IN MEMORY OF
EMMA RAYNER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST JULY 29th 1908
AGED [59] YEARS

ALSO
OUR DEAR MOTHER
CAROLINE RAYNER
WHO FELL ASLEEP DECEMBER [ ] [1925]
AGED 97 YEARS

92. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES BATES
AND LOVING MOTHER
WHO DIED THE 24th DAY OF MAY 1903
AGED 46 YEARS
"He that Endureth to the End shall be Saved"
"Afflictions Sore Long Time I Bore,
Physicians were in Vain,
Till God in Mercy, did her Call,
And Eased her of her Pain"

93. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD GODDEN
WHO DIED ? JUNE 1900
AGED 6[ ]
ALSO ANN
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th APRIL 1914 ?
AGED 80
ALSO EDITH
BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1903
AGED 29
"At Rest"
ALSO HAROLD GODDEN GRANDSON
DIED IN CETTON? IN FRANCE MARCH 23rd 191[ ]

1881 Census: Richard Godden, Rail Plate Layer

94. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA
BELOVED WIFE OF J. H. TRUSCOTT
OF NEW BROMPTON
AND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JESSE HOOK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1900
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
JAMES HENRY TRUSCOTT
WHO DIED 22nd OCTOBER 1901
AGED 67 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

1881 Census: James Truscott, living in Rochester,Clerk in War Office ?
Principal Probate Registry: £859 11s 10d

95. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF MY DEAR HUSBAND
WILLIAM COLLINS
WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 11th 1904
AGED 66 YEARS
"God's finger touched him and he Slept"
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ESTHER COLLINS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 12th 1918
AGED 77 YEARS
"Forever with the Lord"

1881 Census: Market Gardener
Principal Probate Registry: William, £403

96. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
NAOMI SMITHERMAN
WHO FELL ASLEEP DEC. 12th 1908
AGED 77 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO MARTHA ANN POINTER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
CALLED HOME AUG. 20th 1930
AGED 77 YEARS

97. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH ANN TAYLOR
WHO DIED DEC. 20th 1905
AGED 66 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord"
ALSO
JAMES TAYLOR
WHO DIED NOV. 10th 1910
AGED 69 YEARS
"Beloved and Loving, they have passed away,
[And] we who Mourn their Loss, can only Pray,
We shall Meet them yet again in that Light Home,
Where Sorrow, Sin and Death are all Unknown"

1881 Census: Painter and Plumber
Principal Probate Registry: of Ashby House, £787 4s 10d, re-sworn £857 4s 10d

98. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH CHAPMAN
WHO DIED THE 31st DAY OF MAY 1903
AGED 67 YEARS
"Abide with me, fast falls the Eventide,
The Darkness deepens Lord with me Abide,
When after helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O Abide with me"
ALSO
GEORGE CHAPMAN
WHO DIED JANUARY 3rd 1910
AGED 82 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
THOMAS CHAPMAN
SON OF THE ABOVE
1879 - 1961

99. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS HARRIS
WHO DIED 2nd DEC. 1904
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO
HENRY THOMAS HARRIS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st JUNE 1906
AGED 42 YEARS
Verse
ALSO FRANCES WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th NOV. 1909
AGED [ ] 1 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY SMITH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th AUG. 1925 ?
AGED 59 YEARS

1881 Census: Thomas Harris, Gardener

100. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMILY BOAKES
WHO DIED JAN. 30th 1912
AGED 38 YEARS
"Until the Day Break and the
Shadows Flee Away"
ALSO
EDWIN RICHARD BOAKES
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB. 3rd [1918]
AGED 79 YEARS
"Forever with the Lord"
ALSO ELIZABETH BOAKES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN. 12th 1922
AGED 78 YEARS

1881 Census: Edwin Boakes, Farm Labourer at Stockbury

101. HEADSTONE

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
EMMA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD KIDD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1875
AGED 25 YEARS
"The Sun is gone Down, when it was yet Day so,
Teach us to Number our Days that we apply,
Our Hearts unto Wisdom"
ALSO FRANK SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st SEPTEMBER 1875 AGED 7 WEEKS

102. LEDGER, LOW RAILS

STEDMAN TOMBS

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MR JOHN STEDMAN
OF ROCHESTER
WHO DIED DECEMBER 11th 1846
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO OF HENRY
SECOND SON OF JAMES AND
SOPHIA STEDMAN
OF GILLINGHAM
AND GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 7th 1871
AGED 17 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO OF ELLEN
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FE[RUARY] [ ] [1876]
[AGED 33 YEARS]
[ ]

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 10th September 1846
John Stedman of St. Margaret, Rochester, Millwright
All debts, funeral and probate costs first paid.
To wife, Mary, for her life, all household furniture, plate, linen, china, household goods. After her death, then to his son James Boyer Stedman and daughter Elizabeth Field, shared equally. Also to son James, the half share of the property that he and son James are co-owners, on condition that James pays into the trust estate three years after the death of the survivor of testator's wife and daughter Mary, £300 and out of this sum pay for his funeral and probate costs, debts, legacies and mourning, also funeral costs of his wife and daughter Mary. Residue of this money to son and daughter, Elizabeth, shared equally.
To daughter Elizabeth, his half share of the leasehold mill and premises, held by testator and son in law, John Field, on condition that John Field pays rent accruing to testator, for the benefit of the estate, until the next quarterly day following testator's death. To his wife, for life an annuity of £100, payable from his freehold estate in Gillingham, this for his wife and daughter Mary's support. After his wife's death an annuity of £40 to John Field, payable from the Gillingham property for the support of daughter Mary for her lifetime.£250 to be paid to daughter Elizabeth five years after the death of the survivor of his wife and daughter Mary and payment of the mortgage on the Gillingham property by son James. The freehold estate at Gillingham consists two mills and all gear tackle, occupied by son James, to James for ever. Also to James the leasehold estate at Gillingham. The annuity of £40 to be laid out by son and son in law during the life of daughter Mary for her support. In case daughter Elizabeth dies before testator, or before her legacies are paid, then her legacies to her children, equally shared at 21 years or day of marriage, if girls.
During their minorities the interest to their maintenance and education, this intere-st can be paid to their father at the discretion of his executors.
Son James and John Field are executors.
Witnesses: George Acworth, Solicitor, Rochester and George Tuff, his Clerk
Proved 27th March 1847

In the 1841 Census, John Stedman was living at Mill Cottage, Fox Lane, Gillingham

103. LEDGER, LOW RAILS

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
SOPHIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES STEDMAN
WHO DIED SEPT. 15th 1896
AGED [7]4 YEARS
Verse
ALSO OF ALICE BELL
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE
OF FREDERICK STEDMAN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPT. 17th 1900
AGED 39 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO OF
JAMES BOYER STEDMAN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 13th ? 1908
AGED 94 YEARS
Verses
ALSO SARAH [ ]
[ ]

1881 Census: James Stedman, Farmer at York Farm, 260 acres, employing 13 men, 3 boys
Principal Probate Registry: of Mill Road, Gillingham, £4,724 19s 10d

104. HIGH COPED STONE, BADLY DAMAGED RAILINGS

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS DODD, ESQ.
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 19th OF JULY 1872 AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO JANE DODD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st OF MARCH 1877 AGED 82 YEARS

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS DODD, JUNR.
OF THE PARISH OF HEMPSTEAD
WHO DIED 30th OF MAY [1859] AGED [40] YEARS
ALSO SARAH ROSE DODD
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th OF JANUARY 1876 AGED 61 YEARS

1871 Census: Thomas Dodd, Senior, Farmer of 300 acres, employing 5 men and 1 boy.
Principal Probate Registry: Thomas Dodd, Senior, under £16,000
Jane Dodd, under £2,000
1851 Census: Thomas Dodd, Junior, Farmer at Lower Halstow.

105. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
FANNY WILLS
WIFE OF
WILLIAM WILLS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 8th OCTOBER 1840
AGED 35 YEARS

1851 Census: William Wills, Farm Labourer, new wife?, Elizabeth a School Mistress.

106. LEDGER ON GROUND

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
PATIENCE
WIFE OF SAMUEL JARRETT
WHO DIED 9th [ ] 188[5]
AGED 46 YEARS
(Indistinct Verses)
ALSO
SIDNEY JOHN
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
( 1890 AGED 1 YEAR)
MATILDA AND ALBERT JARRETT
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
ALSO THE ABOVE
SAMUEL JARRET
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
5th DAY OF MAY 1892
IN THE 58th YEAR OF HIS AGE
(Eroded Verses)

Principal Probate Registry: Cricketers' Inn. Licensed Victualler, £342 17s 6d

107. HEADSTONE (PARTLY OBSCURED BY 109)

IN MEMORY OF
FREDERICK WATKINS
SON OF
THOMAS AND SARAH WATKINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY [ ] [1848]
AGED 12 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS WATKINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY [ ] [1854]
AGED 50 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 7th June 1852
Thomas Watkins of Moor Street, Builder
Appoints son Thomas and good friend Peter Perrin of Aylesford, Farmer, executors and trustees.
They to pay usual costs, funeral, probate, debts from personal estate.
To son William £200, after the death or remarriage of his wife, Sarah. His freehold and leasehold lands in Rainham and Upchurch, and his residuary personal estate, to his trustees, upon trust. They are to permit his wife to have use of household furniture , goods, plate, linen, etc., for her lifetime, as long as she remains his widow. She also to have rents from his real estate, on same condition. After her death or remarriage, the real and personal estate upon trust for his children, Thomas, John, Edward and Jane, equally shared. If his residuary personal estate is insufficient to pay his debts and funeral costs, etc., he gives his trustees discretion to sell part of his real estate to make up any shortfall.
Witnesses: M.S. Stephens, Solicitor, Chatham and Walter ? , his clerk
Proved 17th June 1854

108. HEADSTONE

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JANE WATKINS
WHO DIED JUNE 28th 1900
AGED 61 YEARS

109. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
[ERNEST] ALBERT DUDDING
[WHO] WAS DROWNED OFF WAPPING
[DEC]R 1st 1895 AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO
[GE]ORGE WILLIAM DUDDING
[ELD]ER BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS DROWNED OFF SHEERNESS
[MA]Y 31st 1888 AGED 18 YEARS
"How sudden was their Call,
No time to say "Farewell",
[Go]d's Purposes are Wisely Hid,
[But He] does All Things Well"
ALSO
JOHN [      ] DUDDING
[         ]
[         ]

110. HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM FRID
WHO DIED APRIL 4th 1884
AGED 52 YEARS
AN AFFECTIONATE HUSBAND AND
DEVOTED FATHER
"Oh, Yes it is Hard, at the Last,
To Part with the Father[ ],
The Home and the Heart [ ] Desolation,
At Bidding the Dearly Loved Father, Adieu"
ALSO SARAH FRID
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 26th 1912 IN HER 82nd YEAR
INTERRED IN HAMILTON CEMETERY (CANADA)
ALSO
WILLIAM STEVENS
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 3rd 1908
AGED 55 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO
SARH FRID STEVENS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 23rd 1931
IN HER 75th YEAR
INTERRED IN HAMILTON CEMETERY (CANADA)

1871 Census: William Frid at Upchurch, Brickworks Labourer
1881 Census: Brickworks Foreman

111. HEADSTONE (ERODED)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARIAN RHODA
WIFE OF
GEORGE GILBERT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 2nd 1888
AGED 25? YEARS

112. HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
WINNEY ELIZABETH ROSE
WHO DIED APRIL 10th 1887
AGED 12 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]

113. RED GRANITE COPED

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN SLADEN KNIGHT, M.D., M.R.C.P.
WHO DIED JANUARY 27th 1899
AGED 76 YEARS
"There Shall Never be one lost Good, what was shall Live as Before,
The Evil is Null, is Nought, is Silence implying Sound,
What was Good shall be Good with, foe Evil, so much Good more,
On Earth the Broken Arcs, in the Heavens, a Perfect Round"

Principal Probate Registry: Of Rochester, £29, 975 10s, re-sworn, £30,111 2s 6d

114. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DAVID KITNEY
WHO MET WITH A FATAL ACCIDENT
[AT] BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE WITH THE BARGE "ALPHA"
ON JULY 31st 1908
AGED 22
"David's Place was Empty [ ]"
ALSO
ARTHUR KITNEY
AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO ALFRED THEIR BROTHER
DIED DEC. 31St [ ]
AGED 51YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO RICHARD KITNEY

115. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY CHAPMAN
WHO DIED JANUARY 14th 1904
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO
JAMES HOPPER
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 1st 1898
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO
ELLEN TADMAN
WHO DIED MAY 13th 1932
AGED 92 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM TADMAN
DIED JUNE 23rd 1935
AGED 65 YEARS

James Hopper, 1881 Census, Farm Labourer at Upchurch
William Tadman, 1911 Census, Brickfield Labourer

116. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LEOPOLD J. H. BATES
LAY READER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCT. 10th 1910
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN JAMES BATES
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBY. 25Th 1912
AGED 47 YEARS
"Thou will keep him & preserve [ ] whose mind is,
[ ] one [ ] because [ ] in Thee"
ALSO
ALICE
WIFE OF JOHN JAMES BATES
WHO DIED MAY 20th 192[8]
AGED [59] YEARS
"Her Children Arise Up and call her Blessed"

117. Pedestals and Cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES ALEXANDER
WHO DIED JUNE 6th 1898
AGED [4]1 YEARS
ALSO SARAH BERTHA
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE AND WIDOW OF
ALFRED WILLIAM BODIAM
BORN OCT. 1861
CALLED HOME JULY 1st 1933

118. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN BROWN SYMS
WHO [DIED] [12th] [NOV] 1879
[AGED] [68] YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead that die in the Lord"
ALSO OF
MARY ANN JEMIMA SYMS
WHO DIED JAN. 23rd 1890
AGED 82 YEARS

Principal Probate Registry: Of Moor Street, under £1,500

119. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR FATHER
EDWIN BOORMAN
WHO DIED FEBY. 24Th 1877
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO OUR BELOVED MOTHER
ELIZABETH BETHIAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 21st 1907
IN HER 71st YEARS
"They lived the Simple Life and died in Christ"
ERECTED BY THEIR SORROWING CHILDREN

1871 Census: Wheelwright, High Street, 1 apprentice
Principal Probate Registry: Wheelwright, under £200

120. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN OSBORNE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 25th 1863
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JUDITH OSBORNE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 7th 1882
AGED 8[6] YEARS
(Eroded Verses)

121. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOB WILLS
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 188[5]
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOB WILLS
WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1889
AGED 78 YEARS

1881 Census: Market Gardener of Chapel Lane Cottages

122. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM WARD MARTIN
WHO DIED AUGUST 26th 1847
AGED 53 YEARS
(Big space here, for wife ?)

ALSO WILLIAM WILLIAM INFANT SON OF
WILLIAM WARD MARTIN
AND HANNAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED MAY 28th 1827
AGED 10 MONTHS
ALSO OF GEORGE THEIR SON
WHO DIED OCT. 28th 1830
AGED 6 YEARS
ALSO SILAS JOHN THEIR SON
WHO DIED OCT. 1st 1847
AGED 26 YEARS

1841 Census: Fruiterer

123. HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
EMMA ELIZABETH MARTIN
[WHO DIED JUNE [ ] 1864]
[AGED 28 YEARS]
ALSO CHARLES MARTIN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT WORTHING
THE 10th DAY OF FEBRUARY18[98]
AGED 67 YEARS

Principal Probate Registry: Resident of Worthing, probate to son,
also Charles, Fruit Grower (see 123), Effects, £9,643 4s

124. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN RAINS
OF THIS PARISH
LATE OF COVENT GARDEN MARKET
WHO DIED JANY. 17Th 1836
AGED 51 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE FOUR SONS & EIGHT DAUGHTERS
ALSO ELIZABETH RAINS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 26th 1851
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WILES
GRANDCHILD OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOV. 24th 1831
AGED 1 YEAR

125. HEADSTONE

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF MR JOHN RAINS
WHO DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1823
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO HANNAH RAINS WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 29th ? DECEMBER 1826
AGED [    ] YEARS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 9th [OCT. 1800 AGED [    ] YEARS
ALSO SARAH RAINS DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN RAINS ?
DIED JULY [    ] 1798 AGED [    ] YEARS
ALSO THOMAS RAINS SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER [    ] 1809? AGED [    ] YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON AND ONE DAUGHTER
JOHN AND HANNAH
LIKE WISE JOHN RAINS OF ULCOMBE
WHO DIED 1st APRIL 1841or 44 ? AGED 72 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 26th April 1820
John Rains, Yeoman of Rainham
All his real estate in Rainham or elsewhere in Kent to wife Hannah, for her lifetime, so long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, she to have an annuity of £20, for life, payable from his real estate, as follows, his house and stables and orchard called, "The Sur?en Orchard, also a small piece of ground lately used as a nursery, called "Cherry Garden", 30 rods, at East Rainham, in his own occupation, also his cherry garden on the east side of the road leading to his house. All the this real estate to son John, for his lifetime, after his death to all son John's children, in equal shares.
His house and garden and orchard in Lower Rainham, (2 acres), occupied by himself and Robert Stevens and Edward Usher, also his property now a warehouse, with an orchard planted with cherries and plums, (1 acre). In East Rainham, in his own occupation, to daughter Hannah Martin wife of William Martin, for her lifetime, after her death, to her husband, William for his lifetime, after his death to their children, equally shared. If there are no children surviving, then to his son John, for ever.
To son John and daughter Hannah Martin, annual income from the above estate ?
His goods, chattels, rights, credits, plate, linen, china, ready money,invested money and personal estate, after payment of funeral costs and probate and his debts, to wife Hannah, for her lifetime, same condition as before. After her death, or remarriage, the latter to son John and daughter Hannah, equally shared, for ever.
Wife, son John and Charles Nash of Rainham, Gentleman, are executors. An inventory to be made.
Signs will with his mark X.
Witnesses: Robert Hinde, Robert Hinde, Junior and James Taylor
Proved 20th August 1824 Power reserved to Charles Nash

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 15th December 1826
Hannah Rains, Widow
To children of son John and daughter Hannah, £5 each. £10 to daughter Hannah.
Witnesses: Thomas Pell and William Pell
Proved 23rd March 1827

126. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JESSE HOOK
WHO DIED MAY 3rd 1882
AGED 70 YEARS
AND OF LUCY ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 28th 1897
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN HENRY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 10th 1922
AGED 82 YEARS

1881 Census: Jesse Hook, Agricultural Labourer

127. HEADSTONE (ANCHOR MOTIF)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF OUR DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER
ELIZA HUTSON
WHO DIED JUNE 26th 1895
AGED 63 YEARS
AND CHARLES HUTSON
WHO DIED JANUARY 15th 1896
AGED 69 YEARS
"Gone from us but not Forgotten,
Never shall thy Memory Fade,
Dearest thoughts shall ever Linger,
Round the spot where they are Laid"
ALSO ELIZA EMILY PREEDAY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[ ]

1881 Census: Master of the "Fairy", probably a barge.
Principal Probate Registry: of "Fairy Cottage", £274 8s 3d

128. ONE OF THREE ADJOINING HEADSTONES

IN
MEMORY
OF MRS MARY LAMBERT
WHO WAS BORN IN
AT [                ]ORD IN SUFFOLK
[NOVE]MBER? 23rd 1763
DIED AT BLOOR'S PLACE
IN THIS PARISH
[MAY] 17th 1855
AFTER HAVING ? WITH FAITHFULL [ ]VE
SER[VING] [   ] GENERA[TIONS]
G[                                ]
D[                                ]

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 27th March 1847
Mary Lambert, Servant at Mr Smart's (Bloor's Place)
£5 to be paid to her sister, Sophia Stannard of Eye, Suffolk. £5 to niece, Eleanor Palmer of Walberswick, Suffolk. The remainder after funeral costs, etc., are paid, to Mr William Smart of Rainham. Her money, (£75), is in the Chatham and Rochester Savings Bank.
Witnesses: James Foster and William Kitchingham

Codicil 14th April 1855
£2 to Mrs Botham. £2 to Elizabeth Edmonds, also to Harriet Pope, 3 (pounds ?). To James Foster, £4.
Sign with a mark but will seems to have been signed.
Witnesses: As for will.

Affidavit 19th September 1855
James Foster of Rainham, Market Gardener, is sworn. He was witness to the will and codicil. He was present with the other witness when testator executed the will and codicil and that he and the other witness signed the documents in testator's presence.
Proved 27th September 1855 Eleanor Palmer is now Eleanor Markham Fisk wife of John Fisk.

129.

IN
MEMORY OF
LYDIA TOWN

WHO DIED 2[ ] FEBRUARY 1880
AGED [82] YEARS

1851 Census: Was a Servant in Westminster to a Civil Engineer's family

130.

TOWN, LAMBERT AND BLUNDY, THREE SERVANTS
TO THE SMART FAMILY AT BLOOR'S PLACE

IN MEMORY OF
MRS SARAH BLUNDY
WHO DIED [ ] DECEMBER 1850
AGED 87 YEARS
THIS STONE IS RAISED
BY THE FAMILY WHOM SHE SERVED
FAITHFULLY AND AFFECTIONATELY
THE LAST
FORTY TWO YEARS
OF HER AGE

1841 Census: Servant at Bloor's Farm, to Smart Family

131. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS SON OF
THOMAS AND HARRIOT
GILBERT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 21st OF MAY 1852
AGED 2 YEARS AND
TWO MONTHS

132. SMALL HEADSTONE

ANN
WIFE
OF JOHN
REEVES
[DIED] DEC.
1723
AGED 70 YEARS

133. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BONNY
LATE OF BREDHURST
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 18th OF FEBRUARY 184[0]
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 8th OF AUGUST185[5]
AGED [84] YEARS

134. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF
MR JOHN FINCH OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB. 5th 1800
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN FINCH WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER 6th ? 1807
AGED 83 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will, dated 31st August 1807
John Finch, Maltster of Rainham.
After his debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, to brother William, his household furniture, plate., linen and china, for his lifetime. After William's death, then to niece Hester wife of Thomas Tress of Faversham, Grocer and Tallow Chandler, for ever. Tress is indebted to him for £600 as well as a house occupied by him in Preston Street, Faversham.
He gives to Hester Tress the interest on the sum of £600, for her lifetime. After her death, the interest to her husband Thomas, for his lifetime. After his death the principal sum of £600 to be equally shared between the Tress children, at 21 or day or marriage (if girls). In the meantime the interest towards the education and maintenance of the Tress children.
To John Finch son of his brother James of Ashbury, Berkshire, by Elizabeth, his wife, £100; to Sarah Finch daughter of the said James, £150; to Stephen Finch, son of James, £100; to Hannah Finch, daughter of his brother Luke of Bright Walton. Berkshire, by Elizabeth, his wife, £100; to Nanny Finch, another daughter of Luke, £100; to Elly Finch, another daughter of Luke, £100. To niece Mary wife of John Hudson the Younger of Milton next Sittingbourne, Yeoman, £400.
In case Mary Hudson dies in testator's lifetime, the £400 to be shared equally among her children. The interest to be used in meantime towards their maintenance and education.
His gold watch to great nephew William Tress, eldest son of of niece Hester Tress. To John Finch son of brother James, all his clothes. To Elizabeth Brown is now servant, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Brown of Rainham, £50. Rest and residue of personal estate and effects, to brother William, for his lifetime, after his death, to niece Hester Tress, if she dies in testator's lifetime, then to her executors and administrators. Brother William, Thomas Tress and John Hudson the Younger are executors.
Witnesses: James Edmed, William Pell and Daniel? Featherstone
Proved 17th November 1807 Value of Effects less than £3,500

135. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS MARY WICKHARD
[WIFE OF MR RICHARD WICKHARD]
[WHO DIED] [ ] OCTOBER 1777
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR RICHARD WICKHARD
WHO DIED 29th? MARCH [1816]
AGED 81 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th January 1812
Richard Wickhard, Formerly of Rainham, now of Cazeneuve Street, Rochester, Collar and Harness Maker
His house in Cazeneuve Street, to his housekeeper Mary Sinclair, Widow, for her lifetime. After her death, to his daughter, Mary Stanley, wife of Mr Thomas Stanley, for ever. Also to Mary Sinclair, all his ready money,household goods and furniture, plate, linen, and china, plus the interest of £500 in the 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities he has in the Bank of England, for her lifetime. After her death, the principal sum of £500 to daughter Mary.
His funeral to be directed by his good friend, Thomas Wells of Chatham, Carpenter, Wells to have £24 as a mark of respect and for his troubles as one of his executors. To daughter Mary all his stock funds (in addition to the £500) and the rest and residue of his estate and effects. She is joint executor with Wells.
Witnesses: William Brett, George Napier and J. Stephens
Proved 17th August 1816 Power reserved tp Mary Stanley

136. GRANITE PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR WALTER JARVIS
WHO DIED 19th NOVEMBER 1910
AGED 36 YEARS
"PEACE, PERFECT PEACE"
ALSO
THOMAS CORNES
WHO DIED 9th FEBRUARY 1920
AGED 43 YEARS

1901 Census: Jarvis, of Gillingham, Engine Driver

137. HEADSTONE AND BODY STONE MARKED D.F. 1809 (TOP HALF ERODED)

[IN MEMORY OF]
DANIEL FEATHERSTONE
[WHO DIED FEBRUARY THE [    ] 1809]
[AGED [    ] YEARS]
[ALSO JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE]
[WHO DIED SEPTEMBER [    ] 1832]
[AGED 62 YEARS]
ALSO DOROTHY JANE SAUNDERS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY THE [    ] 1848
AGED 46 YEARS

138. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM PAYN
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 22nd FEBY. 1857
AGED 34 YEARS
LEAVING A WIFE AND FOUR CHILDREN
ANN FRANCES BORN 18th FEBRUARY 1846
WILLIAM BORN 20th FEBRUARY 1848
JOHN BORN 28th MAY 1851
ROBERT BORN 9th NOVEMBER 1852
ANN FRANCES DAUGHTER OF THE
ABOVE DIED THE 18th OF SEPTEMBER 1860
AGED 14 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH BRIDGET
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 20th NOV. 1865
AGED 45 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 24th January 1857
William Payn of Rainham, Corn Factor.
All of his estate and effects, to his wife, Elizabeth Bridget, for ever. She is executor.
Witnesses: Joseph Simmons of Rainham, Wheelwright and John Hales of 42 Matilda Street, Islington, Gentleman.

Affidavit 7th April 1857
John Hales is sworn. He affirms he was present with Simmons when they witnessed Payn's signature when all three parties were present.
Proved 9th April 1857

139. RED GRANITE COPED

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY JANE QUINNELL
DIED DECEMBER 18th 1913 AGED 68
ALSO FLORENCE BEATRICE FOURTH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WIFE OF ALBERT J. WHITEHEAD WHO DIED NOVEMBER 27th 1918 AGED 31

ALSO
ARTHUR
ERNEST
A SON
DIED NOV. 2nd 1913
AGED 28

ALSO OF GEORGE QUINNELL
DIED AUGUST 7th 1927 AGED 83

ALSO
EDITH
MARY
QUINNELL
DIED JULY 18th 1952

The Quinells lived at the "Russells", an old farmhouse in the High Street, with ornate railings and an hedge on the street frontage. They made money from a grocery and hardware business, which they invested into property.
George Quinnell, 1911 Census: Retired Merchant, Principal Probate Registry: Effects, £17, 920 17s 2d
Arthur Quinnell, 1911 Census: Draper, Portobello Road ?
The Whitehead family had a furniture business in Chatham High Street, one of the family was Civil Registrar for Births, Marriages and Deaths.

140. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SIDNEY WILLIAM GLASS
BORN MAY 9th 1873
DIED JULY 26th 1908

ALSO
CAROLINE GLASS
BORN? 1848
DIED DECEMBER [ ] 1927

ALSO
JAMES HICKMAN GLASS
BORN APRIL 9th 1879
DIED JULY 22nd 1956

ALSO
FRANK GLASS
BORN JANUARY 18th 1871
DIED JANUARY 18th 1932

William Glass, in 1901 Census, a Cement Manufacturer's Clerk, died at Tilbury,
Principal Probate Registry: Granted to Frank Glass, a Baker, Effects, £476 3s 5d

141 HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS MOYCE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [JUNE [    ] 1835]
AGED [35 YEARS]
MRS MARY ANN MOYCE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [        ]
AGED [    ]
MARY ANN TENNETT MOYCE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 25th FEBRUARY 1837
AGED 3 YEARS
ALSO MR WILLIAM MOYCE
COUSIN OF THE ABOVE
MR THOMAS MOYCE
WHO DIED [    ] MAY 1836
AGED 25 YEARS

142. HEADSTONE, ERODED

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM STRUTFIELD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 30th JULY [1816]
AGED 7[2] YEARS
ALSO JUDITH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [NOVEMBER [ ] [1816]
AGED 71 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 20th June 1816
William Strutfield of Rainham.
After debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, to wife Judith, all his freehold estate in Brompton, Parish of Gillingham, and leasehold estate in Chatham. Also to Judith remainder of of his estate, household furniture, plate, linen, china, ready money, investments, debts owing, also interest on £400 (4%), for her lifetime. After her death, then divided as follows: to daughter Mary Jane Gilbert, all his freehold estate in Brompton, for ever, but if she leaves no issue, then the property to be divided between his other children, Maria Tyrrell, Caroline Strutfield and Harriet Judith Baker, equally shared. Also to his three daughters the above £400 and remainder of his real and personal estate and effects and all debts owing to him., shared equally.
Wife is executor. He desires his friend John Baker, of Chatham, Gentleman, to assist his wife as executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Baker, John Baker and John Braid

Codicil 30th July 1816
The property given to daughter Maria, to be invested at interest at the discretion of his executor. Also her portion of the £400 5% to continue in same fund, for her lifetime. After her death, then divided among her children at 21 years of age, the interest towards their support and education during their minorities. If Maria dies with no surviving children, then
to be divided among her sisters.
Witnesses: John Taylor, John Baker and Thomas Baker.
Proved 26th August 1816

Note in Margin, Proved 10th January 1817, granted to John Baker, Judith Strutfield died before she could act.

Principal Probate Registry, 1859, will of William Strutfield, formerly of Chatham, late of Rainham, was not administered by John Baker, so granted to Maria Tyrrell, now a widow. Effects under £450.

143. LEDGER

IN
REMEMBRANCE
OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM BAX GARRETT
DIED 4th APRIL 1873
AGED 77 YEARS
"This is an Aged Pilgrim's Rest,
Who with her Saviour now is Blessed,
Christ's Service did her Time Employ,
Till called to her Redeemer's Joy"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM BAX GARRETT
DIED 21st AUGUST 1888
IN THE 90th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO OF
EDWARD GARRETT
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 27th JULY 1893
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY GARRETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 15th 1905
AGED 75 YEARS

1861 Census: William Bax Garrett, Retired Saddler at Maidstone
Principal Probate Registry: Saddler and Harness Maker, £951 16s.
Son Edward is also a Saddler and Harness Maker.

144. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM WILKINS
WHO DIED DEC. 24th 1908
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPT. 30th 1858
ALSO OF SUSANNAH
THE SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANY. 20th 1897
[ ]

145. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM THOMAS KITCHINGHAM
WHO DIED AUGUST 30th 1889
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS KITCHINGHAM
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 14th 1882
AGED 55 YEARS
"Weep not for [one ?] we Loved so Well,
Their Gentle [                ]
To where [                   ]
[                                   ]
[                                  ]
[                                  ]
[                                  ]
ALSO
ARTHUR EDWARD KITCHINGHAM
WHO DIED JUNE [   ] 1898
AGED 23 YEARS

146. HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MR JOHN ONGLEY
WHO DIED 10th APRIL 1887
IN HIS 70th YEAR
ALSO SARAH ONGLEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 20th OCTOBER 1888
IN HER 69th YEAR
"Weep not for Me, my Friends so Dear,
For Jesus doth to Me Appear,
And Angels Beckon Me Away,
Oh, Meet Me at the Last Great Day"

1881 Census: Farm Bailiff , Abbot's Court Farm, Bredhurst

147. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANCIS ONGLEY
WHO DIED 21st AUGUST 1874
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1863
AGED 36 YEARS
"When Sorrowing O'er the Stone we Bend,
[ ] it Covers [ ] Departed Friends,
Thou Saviour [Knowe]st the Tears we Shed,
For thou dids't [ ]er [ ] us Dead"

148. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE MALCOLM WIFE OF
LIEUT. COL. JAMES MALCOLM C. B.
OF THE ROYAL MARINES
WHO DIED THE 26th OF OCTOBER 1820
AGED 42 YEARS
HERE ALSO REST THE REMAINS OF THEIR SON
GEORGE MALCOLM
WHO DIED THE 9th OF OCTOBER 1820
AGED 10 YEARS

149. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
THOS. EDWD. WHITE
WHO DIED SEPT. 15th 1840
AGED 35 YEARS

150. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARIA OTWAY
WHO DIED 28th OCTOBER 1864
AGED 16 YEARS
"All you who come my grave to see,
When you read this pray, think of me,
Repent in time, make no delay,
I in my youth was snatched away"

151. TWO PEDESTALS AND CROSSES, LARGE PLOT

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JORDAN NAYLOR
WHO DIED
OCTOBER 13th 1897
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO OF JANE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 28th 1901
AGED 67 YEARS

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
CORDELIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EBENEEZER KEMP
WHO FELL ASLEEP
ON JANUARY 18th 1919
AGED 60 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO OF EBENEEZER KEMP
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP ON APRIL 8th 1936
AGED 75 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH SARAH
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
EBENEEZER & CORDELIA
KEMP
WHO DIED APRIL ? 1919
AGED 31 ? YEARS
"At Rest"

1881 Census: Ebeneezer Kemp was a Builder and Contractor
Kemp had a large yard in Station Road with Blacksmiths, Sawmills and Joinery Shop. He employed 20 men and boys.
Joinery was manufactured for Government Contacts and new housing estates. He had a wharf at Lower Rainham and lime pit which produced 100 – 150 tons per week.. He also made coffins. The firm closed in the 1960's.

152. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HATCH
CLERK OF THIS PARISH FOR 37 YEARS
WHO DIED MAY THE [ ] 1785 AGED 70 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE LIVING TWO SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER
WILLIAM, MARY AND SAMUEL
ALSO MARY HATCH HIS WIFE DIED
THE 7th 1793 AGED 69 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will, dated 8th April 1785
William Hatch, Shopkeeper and Tallow Chandler
He is very sick and weak. To wife, Mary two of his freehold houses in Rainham, one occupied by Samuel Bush, the other by his son in law, Robert Sawyer, for her lifetime. After her death, then to his son, William, for ever.
To son, Samuel his dwelling house, in Rainham, for ever. Also to wife, Mary another house in Rainham, for her lifetime. After her death, to his daughter, Mary Sawyer, for ever. Also to his wife, all his clothes and household furniture. After her death to his three children, equally shared. Residue, real and personal, to his wife; she is executor.
Witnesses: John Elvy, John Topley and John Franks
Proved June [ ] 1785

153. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SAMUEL HATCH
WHO DIED 29th SEPTEMBER 1811 AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO JAMES SON OF THE ABOVE
SAMUEL AND ELIZABETH HATCH
DIED 3rd MAY1790 AGED 3 YEARS
FRANCES DIED 29th JULY 1796 AGED 5 YEARS
GEORGE DIED 21st DEC. 1796 AGED 11 MONTHS
ELIZABH. DIED 16th JAN. 1804 AGED 6 WEEKS
LEFT SURVIVING THREE SONS
VIZ. WILLIAM, SAMUEL AND JAMES
ELIZABETH HATCH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 17th MARCH 1851 AGED 89 YEARS
SAMUEL HATCH SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 6th OCTOBER 1833 AGED 17 YEARS
WILLIAM HATCH SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 18th JANUARY 1839 AGED 55 YEARS

154. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
MR HENRY ELVY
OF THIS PARISH
DIED 26th SEPTEMBER 1800
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO MARY RELICT
OF THE ABOVE
MR HENRY ELVY
WHO DIED 13th OF JULY 1824
AGED 77 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 26th June 1800
Henry Elvy, Victualler
All his leasehold estate, ready money, securities, money in Public Funds, bonds, etc., household plate, linen, china, glass, and rest and residue, to his trustees, John Packman of Rainham, Gentleman and Edward Brocke of Chatham, Linen Draper, to sell, pay his debts, funeral and probate costs and invest the remainder at interest, upon trust. The interest to be paid to his wife, Mary, for her lifetime. After her death, upon trust, the principal money to be shared equally among his daughters, Sarah, Susannah, Elizabeth, Judith and Martha Elvy, respectively at 21 years of age.. His trustees are executors.
Witnesses: John Fowle and William Jefferys Attorney of Chatham.
Proved 29th December 1800

155. HEADSTONE

HERE
LYETH
YE BODY
OF EDMOND
SON OF HENRY AND
ELIZABETH ELVY
WHO DYED NOVEMBER YE 5th
1708 AGED TWO WEEKS

156. HEADSTONE

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ROBERT CHAMBERS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY 19th 1866
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO ROBERT JAMES
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 18th 1865
AGED 3 YEARS & 11 MONTHS

1861 Census: At Meres Court, a Woodman

157. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT CALLOWAY
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 12th 1890
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO
SARAH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1871
AGED 68 YEARS

158. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ERNEST HENRY DEARLY BELOVED SON OF
HENRY & ELLEN JANE NORWOOD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 20th MAY 1880
AGED 4 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS
ALSO
ELIZABETH
THEIR DEARLY BELOVED DAUGHTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th MAY 1869
AGED 5 MONTHS
"We loved them and no tongue can tell,
How much we Loved them and how Well,
God Loved them too and thought it Best,
To take our Dear ones Home to Rest"
ALSO
HENRY NORWOOD
WHO DIED 31st DECEMBER 1920
AND
ELLEN JANE NORWOOD
WHO DIED 7th JANUARY 1921
"Love is Eternal"

1911 Census: Henry Norwood, Butcher, his wife had a Toy and Confectionary Business

159. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF JOHN LADSON
OF CHATHAM SHE DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 26th OF AUGUST 1779
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO JOHN LADSON DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 9th? OF FEBRUARY 17[83]
AGED 66 YEARS

In the registers his name is spelt Latson, her name, Lattson
He is probably the apprentice in 1732 of Phillip Mead, Caulker of Chatham
(Apprenticeship Tax Records)

160. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HESTER THE WIFE OF
WILLIAM PAYNE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th OF JUNE 1865
AGED 64 YEARS
THE FORMER WIFE OF JOHN TRIGHURST
"Go home, dear Friends and heed no Fears,
I must be Here till Christ appears,
And when He Comest hope yo have,
Joyful Rising from the Grave"

161. HEADSTONE

THIS STONE
IS ERECTED IN MEMORY BY ONE FOR A
BELOVED DISCULLET ? THAT FELL
ASLEEP [            ]OR FOR THE
CONSOLATION OF HIS BELOVED
WIFE [                    ] BLISS AND
[                ]P PO[             ]ER
MR JOHN TRIGHURST
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
5th FEBRUARY 1856
AGED 59? YEARS

1851 Census: Shepherd of Bloor's Cottages

162. SMALL HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELIZABETH
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
SAMUEL JARRETT
WHO DIED JANUARY 18th 1881
AGED 38 YEARS

163. HEADSTONE COVERED IN HARD LICHEN

[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY]
OF MARY WIFE OF
TRAYTON SKINNER
[ WHO DIED JAN./FEB. 1845]
[AGED 62 YEARS]
[ALSO]
[TRAYTON SKINNER]
[WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1855]
[AGED 68 YEARS]

1841 Census: Blacksmith on Chatham Hill

164. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH JENKINS
WHO DIED APRIL [ ] [ ]
AGED [ ] YEARSALSO OF MARTHA GAVINE
WHO DIED MAY [ ] 1853
AGED [59] YEARS

1841 Census: Elizabeth (sic) Gavine, a Servant at Moor Street, to the Wakeley Family

165. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES SILAS
YOUNGEST AND BELOVED SON OF
JAMES & HANNAH MARIA TAYLOR
WHO DIED 7th SEPTEMBER 1867
IN THE 18th YEAR OF HIS AGE

166. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARTHA WILKINS
DIED MAY 2nd 1861 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO JAMES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 30th 1877 AGED 92 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 25th 1846 AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO SARAH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 8th 1850 AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO JOHN BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 20th 1861 AGED 73 YEARS

1871 Census: James Wilkins, Farmer of 150 acres, employing 5 Labourers

167. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM THOMAS CENNIS
ADJUTANT GENERAL IN THE SALVATION ARMY
WHO WAS PROMOTED TO GLORY
ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 25th 1900
AGED 40 YEARS
"He chose on Earth the Better Part,
And spent his Life for other's Blessing,
And now where tear drops never start,
The Joys of Heaven he's Possessing"

168. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LEVI ROBINSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 14th 1913
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO
LILLY ROBINSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 9th 1913
AGED 23 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO OF SYLVIA ANN OLDLAND
QHO DIED MAY 9th 1924
AGED 84 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO OF JAMES OLDLAND
WHO DIED JULY 9th ? 1927
AGED 84 YEARS

Rear
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
KENNETT JOSEPH OLDLAND
DIED FEBRUARY 2nd 1959
AGED 76 YEARS
CLERK TO THIS PARISH FOR 37 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE LYDIA
DIED AUGUST 14th 1969
AGED 87 YEARS

169. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES GOLDING
WHO DIED SUDDENLY
AT UPCHURCH
JANUARY 20th 1902
AGED 58 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED JULY 18th 1938
AGED 87 YEARS
"Peace at Last"

1881 Census: Agricultural Labourer at Borden?

170. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM TRICKEY
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1906
AGED 73 YEARS

ALSO
ARTHUR COPSEY
WHO PASSED AWAY ON
AUGUST 31st 1935
AGED 58 YEARS

ALSO
SABINA ELEANOR
WIFE OF ARTHUR COPSEY
DIED 29th SEPT. 1952
AGED 86 YEARS

Principal Probate Registry: William Trickey, Effects £359 15s, Arthur Copsey, £7, 342 15s 6d

171. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JANE
WIFE OF WILLIAM JENKINS
WHO DIED MAY 9th 1900
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM JENKINS
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1907
AGED 72 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"

1881 Census: Licensed Victualler, "Man of Kent"

172. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
KATE LETITIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES ADIE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 19th 1901
AGED 45 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
KATE FRANCES ANNIE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 27th 1901
AGED 21 YEARS
"At Rest with the Lord"
ALSO
CHARLES ADIE
BORN 25th APRIL 1859
AGED 27th NOVEMBER 1936
"At Rest"

Principal Probate Registry: Charles Adie of the "White Horse" P.H. And Leigh Villa, London Road, £4,844 16s 7d

173. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH WILLIAM THOMPSON
WHO DIED ON THE 9th? DAY
OF AUGUST 1907
AGED 4[8] YEARS

1901 Census: Brickfield Labourer

174. HEADSTONE

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
DAVID ANDREWS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
AUGUST 4th 1911
AGED 72 YEARS
"Father in thy Gracious Keeping,
Leave we now our Loved one Sleeping"
ALSO
ELIZABETH ANDREWS
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1923
AGED 72 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF JOHN
THEIR DEARLY LOVED SIXTH SON
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
AT NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE
DECEMBER 1st ? 1915
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO JAMES ANDERSON
WHO DIED JULY 13th 1956
AGED 80 YEARS

175. GRANITE PEDESTALS AND CROSS ON LARGE PLOT
THE LARGEST MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD

BRICE MONUMENT

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SOLOMON JOHN BRICE
BORN SEPTEMBER 27th 1832
DIED OCTOBER 25th 1904
GEORGINA CLARINDA BRICE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN NOVEMBER 14th 1834
DIED JANUARY 14th 1912
"Thy Loving Kindness and Mercy hath followed me all the Days
of my Life and I will Dwell in the House of the Lord for Ever"
EDWARD ST. JOHN BRICE
15th FEBRUARY 1936 - 29th JULY 2011

AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF HIS SON
SOLOMON JOHN BRICE
BORN 8th APRIL 1864
DIED 22nd MAY 1946
AND OF HIS WIFE
EDITH ANN BRICE
BORN 22nd FEBRUARY 1874
DIED 2nd JULY 1955

1911 Census: Clay Merchant. Will in "The Times", Barge Owner of Rochester, £90, 954

IN LOVING MEMORY OF THEIR YOUNGER SON
WALTER ST. JOHN BRICE
BORN 17th JULY 1875
DIED 22nd NOVEMBER 1948

1911 Census: Clay Merchant, residing in Rochester. Principal Probate Registry: Of Hoo Lodge, £89, 450 4s

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY WITHECOMBE BRICE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN 18th FEBRUARY 1876 DIED 11th MAY 1966
WALTER CHARLES WITHECOMBE BRICE
30th JANUARY 1909 - 1st MAY 1990
MARGARET JOAN BRICE
8th JANUARY 1911 - 12th DECEMBER 1992

176. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES SAYER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1874
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 17th 1904
AGED 69 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away,
Blessed be the Name of the Lord"

177. BROKEN LEDGER ON GROUND

HERE
LYETH YE BODY OF
MR JOHN ADAMS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DEC. YE [ ] 1723 AGED 87 YEARS
HERE ALSO LYETH
JOHN ADAMS HIS SON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUG. [ ] 1693 [ ]

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will dated 29th July 1693
John Adams, Junior of Rainham, Blacksmith
He is sick. To his daughter, Elizabeth, his house in Tong, (Cheek's Court), and his other house, in Rainham Street, near the pond, with an apple orchard and ? , occupied by John Scillet*, when she is 21 years old.
To son, John, at 21, £300, which he has laid out on mortgage., to buy an estate from Nathaniel Nicholson, in Charing.
His "honoured" father, John, who is executor, is to have his goods and chattels, plate, linen, household stuff and personal estate, after his debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, upon trust, for the benefit of his children, until they are 21.
If his wife, Elizabeth, releases his executor from the payment of £200 on a bond which was due to her by their marriage
settlement, then he gives his wife the rents of his real estate until their children are 21.
Witnesses: Thomas Cradock, John Godfrey and the mark of Jane Terry.
Proved 18th August 1693
A paternal ancestor of the transcriber, usually spelt, Skillet or Skillett.

Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th February 1719 (1720)
John Adams of Rainham, Blacksmith.
His house, barn, stable and land he purchased from Madam Cod and Mr Atkins of Gravesend, occupied by William Johnson, Thomas Carpenter and Michael Hodges, situated in Rainham, containing about 11 acres, to his grandson, Gybbon Gyles, son of Richard Gyles, and to his lawful heirs. In default of lawful heirs, then after his death, to grand daughter, Mary wife of John Hollyday of Milton next Sittingbourne, and to her lawful heirs, after her death, in default of lawful heirs, then to grand daughter Susanna, wife of John Bowtell of Woolwich, Carpenter, in default of lawful heirs, after her death, then to grand daughter, Elizabeth wife of Thomas Willmott of Bethersden, Gentleman and her lawful heirs, for ever.
To the poor people of Rainham, 20 shillings per annum, out of the rent from his cherry orchard called Dore ? Lane Cherry Garden, (about 5 acres). This is part of the estate bequeathed to Gybbon Gyles. The money to be paid on St. Thomas Day, by the Churchwardens and their successors with the consent of the Minister and principal inhabitants *.
The house and garden he purchased from Thomas Wickenden in Rainham Street, occupied by Thomas Wickenden, to grand daughter Mary Hollyday and her heirs, for ever.
The house and land at West Rainham, occupied by Widow Darisel, with the mortgage on it and all money thereon owing, all his goods, chattels and personal estate, after payment of his debts, legacies and funeral costs and a "fair tombstone" is laid in his memory, to his good friends and relations, the above Thomas Willmott and John Hollyday, Yeoman; they are also executors.
Witnesses: William Hooting, Sara Hooting and Thomas Cradock
* There is a note at the bottom of the page relating to the number of inhabitants required ?, but is not fully legible.

178. DOUBLE HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
THOS. GILBERT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER THE 21st 178[1]
AGED 46? YEARS IN
MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
THOS. GILBERT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 4th 1827
AGED 81 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 10th October 1781
Thomas Gilbert of Rainham, Farmer
He is weak.
To wife Ann, £200, "being so much money she brought on the day of their marriage", plus rents from his freeholds at Lower Rainham and all his money in the Public Funds, to help bring up and educate his children until they are 21.
Sons William, so of "late Ann Gilbert, but now my wife" and Thomas Gilbert shall have double his daughters, Sarah and Elizabeth's share of the estate. If his unborn child is a boy he is to have same portion as his brothers, if a girl as for the daughters. If eldest son William lives to 21, he is to have the farming business, this will be valued and William to pay that part which is above his share of the estate to his brothers, this payment to be shared among his surviving siblings. In case wife, Ann remarries before his children are of age, she will only have the £200.
Rest and residue, after debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, to his children at 21 years, divided as laid out above.
His friends James Miles, Farmer and John Ripley, Maltster, both of Rainham, to be executors.
Witnesses:George Conquest, Sarah Chapman, her mark and John Perriman
Proved 30th July 1782

179. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
[ANTHONY] WOODGAT[E]
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE 19th ? OF
AUGUST 1770 AGED 80? YEARS
ALSO JANE HIS WIFE WHO DIED THE
3rd OF MAY 1779 AGED 72 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 7th May 1760
Anthony Woodgate, Shopkeeper of Rainham
To his sister Jane Stroud?, £10; to nephew John Stroud ?, eldest son of Jane Stroud?, £10; to nephew Thomas Stroud ?, £10; to niece Susannah Stroud ?, daughter of Jane, £10. After payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, residue of ready money, securities for money, debts, plate, linen, woollen, pewter, brass, beds, bedding, household stuff, implements, goods, chattels and personal estate, to wife Jane, she is executor.
Witnesses: Richard Cooke and William Twopenny
Proved 20th September 1770

180. TWO HEADSTONES IN DOUBLE PLOT

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR JOHN THOMAS
THE ELDEST SON OF
THOMAS & SARAH NAYLOR
WHO WAS DROWNED
AT LOWER RAINHAM WHILST BATHING
AUGUST 18th 1883 AGED 17 YEARS 8 MONTHS
"Watch, therefore, for ye know neither the
Day nor the Hour wherein the Son of Man
Cometh" Matt. 25. 13
ALSO OF
ALICE AMELIA TAYLOR
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 12th 1888
IN HER 18th YEAR
"Gone to Rest"
--------------------IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
JOHN THOMAS NAYLOR
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1902
AGED 55 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO
SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 1st MARCH 1933
AGED 84 YEARS

1881 Census: John Thomas Naylor, Labourer; Principal Probate Registry: Of Lower Rainham,
Effects £230 5s

181. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF MR THOMAS WATKINS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE JANUARY 17th 1813 AGED 59 YEARS

(Gap, intended for wife ?)

ALSO OF JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 1st 1790
AGED 3 YEARS
LIKEWISE THOMAS WHO DIED
[SEPTEMBER] [ ] 1797 AGED 1 YEAR
LEFT ISSUE
ONE SON AND ONE DAUGHTER

182. HEADSTONE, BADLY FLAKED

IN MEMORY
OF
S[ARA]H COUCHMAN
[WHO DIED FEBRUARY 10th 1866]
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO
EMMA (Rest Gone)

Principal Probate Registry: Sarah Couchman, Spinster, under £2,000. One of executors, John Smart of Milton, Gravesend

183. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF MR JOHN BURTON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JUNE 19th 1808
AGED 70 ? YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
MR JOHN BURTON
WHO DIED JANUARY 7th? 1813
AGED 74 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 21st October 1782
John Burton of Moor Street, Victualler.
He is not well. To his wife Mary, all his goods, chattels and personal estate, after payment of debts, funeral and probate costs. His wife is executor.
Signs will with a mark.
Witnesses: Thomas Edwards, Mary Bromley and John Elvy
Proved 1st July 1808. John Burton was "late of Chatham", hence the Rochester Court Will, not a Canterbury Court, which would have been the case if he died in Rainham. A probate note records his date of death as the 19th of June, confirming the not too clear date on the headstone. Value of goods, chattels and credits, under £600.

184. HEADSTONE, BADLY ERODED

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM KENNETT PACKMAN
[WHO DIED APRIL [ ] 1857]
[AGED 63 YEARS]
ALSO MARY PACKMAN
[WIFE OF THE ABOVE]
[WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 21st 1859]
[AGED 63 YEARS]

1851 Census: William K. Packman, Land Owner of Rainham. "The Times" Death Notice, of the Honourable East India Company Merchant Service. Mary Packman, Principal Probate Registry, she was formerly Dodd, under £600

185. DOUBLE HEADSTONE, BADLY ERODED

IN
MEMORY OF
MRS? H[ANNAH]? GULVIN*
[WHO DIED OCT. [ ] 1778 ?]
AGED [     ]  IN
MEMORY OF
MR G[EORGE]? GULVIN
WHO [DIED                    ]
AGED [      ]

* From Luton, Chatham; there was a George Gulvin of Luton, died 1796 (P.C.C. Will) but not buried at Rainham.

186. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF MARTHA DAUGHTER OF
PETER AND MARTHA HEARD WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. [    ] 1788 AGED [    ] MONTHS
ALSO MR PETER HEARD OF THIS PARISH WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE [    ] APRIL 1793 AGED 56? YEARS
ALSO [CATHERINE]? DAUGHTER OF PETER
AND MARTHA HEARD [ WHO DIED] JULY [    ] 179[4]
AGED [    ] YEARS, [    ] MONTHS, [    ] DAYS
ALSO MARTHA HEARD THE WIFE OF
THE ABOVE PETER HEARD DIED DECEMBER
THE 1st 1796 AGED 47 YEARS

187. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN PARSONS
DIED 11th JUNE 1891 AGED 58
ALSO
CATHERINE HIS WIFE
DIED 3rd MARCH 1912 AGED 70
ALSO ANNIE CATHERINE PARSONS
DIED 28th MARCH 1939 AGED 69 YEARS

Principal Probate Registry: Butcher, effects £362 10s 6d

188. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS WEBB
WHO DIED [ ] MARCH 1840
AGED 68 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 21st May 1836
Thomas Webb of "Maresborrow", Yeoman
After debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, to wife Ann and good friend William Bland of Hartlip, Gentleman and Matthew Spray Stephens of Chatham, Gentleman, his house now converted into 3 dwellings and cottage, barn, stables lodges and piece of land in Maresborrow, occupied by himself and others, and all other real estate, upon trust. His wife to have the rents for life; she must keep property in tenantable condition and insured. After her death, upon trust, the trustees to receive rents and pay net profits to Frances Sage, Spinster, now living with him and his wife, (she is the illegitimate daughter of Sarah Goodhugh, now wife of [ ] Goodhugh), for her lifetime. After her death, the property to her children in equal shares. If Frances dies with no living children, then the property goes to William Brown of Rainham, Labourer, son of testator's nephew, John Brown of Aylesford, Husbandman, for ever.
All ready money and securities, money in Public Funds or due on mortgage, etc., household goods and furniture, plate, linen and china and residue of personal estate and effects, to wife Ann, subjects to paying his debts and funeral and probate costs. His trustees are also executors.
Witnesses: J. Stephens of Chatham, Solicitor, S. R. Stephens and Edward Muddle, Coal Merchant of Gillingham.
Proved 11th June 1840. Bland and Stephens have renounced execution of the will.

189. SMALL HEADSTONE

HERE
LIES YE BODY
OF ELIZABETH
THE DAUGHTER
OF WILL: TADMAN

ALSO OF H[              ] WIFE
OF FRANCIS [                      ]
[                                  ]AGED 6[   ] YEARS

END OF THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE CHURCHYARD

SECTION B - NORTH WEST OF THE CHURCHYARD - West of the church and north of footpath

190. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GRACE GERTRUDE
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
MR SOLOMON BRICE
WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1861
AGED 18 YEARS
"The Words on which she loved to dwell,
"My Jesus hath done all things well""

191 HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
FRED
DEARLY BELOVED SON OF
ALFRED AND ELIZABETH CASTLE
WHO DIED ON SATURDAY AUGUST 9th 1876
AGED 27 YEARS
LEAVING A WIFE AND TWO DAUGHTERS
TO MOURN HIS LOSS
ALSO
HARRY
ELDEST AND ONLY SURVIVING SON OF
ALFRED AND ELIZABETH CASTLE
WHO DIED ON TUESDAY JANUARY 23rd 1877
AGED 33 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)

192. HEADSTONE AND BODY STONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WM. HAWKS [WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
25th OF JULY 1816 AGED 32 YEARS
[ ]
[ ]
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF WM. MUDGE
DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND SARAH HAWKS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 19th AUGUST 1806
AGED 26 ? YEARS
ALSO OF [THEIR] TWO SONS
THOMAS AND WILLIAM

Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF JOHN HAWKS
WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 18[43]
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS HAWKS ON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd JUNE 1832 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO OF CHARLOTTE HAWKS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 22nd JULY 1854
AGED 71 YEARS

193. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THOMAS [WE]LLS
OF THIS PARISH DIED THE 14th? OF
DECEMBER 17[81] AGED 60 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)

194. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES KITCHINGHAM
WHO DIED 14th SEPT. 1896
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN KITCHINGHAM
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 10th MARCH 1936 AGED YEARS

1881 Census: Brick Field Labourer

195. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
EDWARD TUGNOTT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th DAY OF MARCH 1855
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 10th DAY OF OCTOBER 1843
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 27th DAY OF AUGUST 1877
AGED 71 YEARS

196. COPED STONE ON HIGH BRICK BASE

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF SOLOMON BRICE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 29th DECEMBER 1866 AGED 60 YEARS
(Verses have been over cut but originally read-"I heard a Voice from Heaven saying,
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")

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF MARY ELIZABETH BRICE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 20th NOVEMBER 1883
IN THE 79th YEAR OF HER AGE
"I will lay me down in Peace and Sleep for
Thou Lord only make me dwell in Safety"

Principal Probate Registry: Barge Owner, under £300

197. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
FRANCES PYNER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MR SOLOMON JOHN BRICE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1866
AGED 40 YEARS

198. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED BRICE
BORN OCTOBER 12th ? 1847
DIED JUNE 8th ? 1908
(Eroded Verses)

1881 Census: Bartlett Villa, Milton Road, Stone Merchant

199. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN
WIFE OF JAMES FOSTER
OF THIS PARISH
DIED 11th OCTOBER 1843
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM JOHN
SON OF THE ABOVE
JAMES AND ANN FOSTER
DIED 4th DECEMBER 1857
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO MARY
SECOND WIFE OF JAMES FOSTER
DIED 11th DECEMBER 1879
AGED 63 YEARS
(Rest Flaked Off)

1881 census: James Foster, Gardener and Grocer

200. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS WYLES
WHO DIED APRIL 28th 1890
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1903
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 22nd 1874
AGED 18 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO HILDA WYLES
DIED 30th MARCH 1953 AGED 70 YEARS

1881 Census: Thomas Wyles, Senior, Beer Retailer, "Army and Navy" Public House

201. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES THE BELOVED SON OF
THOMAS AND ELEANOR CHISMAN
WHO WAS DROWNED OFF THE BARGE NOYLAF
ON MAY 6th 1894
AGED 28 YEARS
"Deeply Lamented"

1881 Census: At Sittingbourne, Mate of a Barge

202. HEADSTONE, BADLY FLAKED

[SACRED]
[TO THE] MEMORY OF
ANN THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE & MARY SIDDALL
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY THE 5th [1874]
AGED 16 YEARS
"The Dead though buried out of Sight,
Are still to Memory Dear !,
For Christ his Saints shall be United,
However Parted Here"

203. HEADSTONE, ERODED

IN
LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
HENRY THOMAS HAWKS
OF THE [COUNTY? OF] KENT
BORN MARCH 17th [1852 ?] DIED OCT. 28th 1891
"Wave upon Wave [           ] before,
Tempestuous o'er [           ] breast,Then Lull'd Asleep [       ] Break no more,
The Rapture of Eternal Rest"
ALSO ADA ELIZABETH
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF ARTHUR JACOBS
WHO DIED [               ] AGED 75 YEARS

1881 Census: Henry Hawks, Mariner

204. HEADSTONE

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOHN HAWKS
(OF RAINHAM)
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED AT
RAINHAM STATION 2nd AUGUST 1886
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO HARRIETT
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 27th SEPTEMBER 1889
AGED 77 YEARS
"With Patience to the Last, they did Submit,
And Murmmered not at what the Lord thought fit,
But with a Christian Courage did Resign,
Their Souls to God at the Appointed Time"

Principal Probate Registry: Of Providence Cottage, Captain of Sailing Barge, £223 13s 3d

205. HEADSTONE

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
THOMAS WILSON RICHARD
SON OF
THOMAS WILSON & EMMA HAWKS
DIED 30th MARCH 1879
AGED 12 MONTHS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath
Taken away Blessed be the name
of the Lord"

206. HEADSTONE, ERODED

IN
MEMORY OF
ENOCH WILLIAM RAINS
WHO DIED FEB. 24th 1852
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOV. 22nd 1899
AGED [8]6 YEARS
ALSO
ENOCH WILLIAM
DIED MARCH 6th 187[3]
AGED 41 YEARS
ALFRED
DIED APRIL 3rd? 187[   ]
AGED 42 YEARS
AND
ELIZABETH AND SUSANNA
DIED [           ]
AGED 3 YEARS & [   ] MONTHS
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE

END OF NORTH WEST SECTION

SECTION C - NORTH OF THE CHURCH, BETWEEN THE CHURCH AND THE NORTH WALL

207. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
REBECCA KITNEY
WHO DIED JULY 13th 1894
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO JAMES KITNEY
BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AFTER TEN YEARS PATIEN
SUFFERING MARCH 20th 1896
AGED 77 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO FANNY HARDING
THE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT CROYDEN MAY 22nd 1927
AGED 77
"Until the Day Break"

1881 census: James Kitney, Brick Field Labourer

208. PEDESTAL AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
PTE. J. H. DARRAN
8th ROYAL FUSILIERS
THE DEARLY BELOVED SON OF
GEORGE & EMMA DARRAN
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION APRIL 8th 1916
AGED 20 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
BURIED AT VERMELLES CEMETERY

ALSO OF HIS GRANDPARENTS
JOSEPH DARRAN
DIED 27th APRIL 1894
AGED 79 YEARS
AND
MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 13th JANUARY 1904
AGED 79 YEARS

ALSO OF HIS FATHER
ALFRED (GEORGE) A. DARRAN
WHO DIED 11th JANUARY 1952
AGED 85 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
AND EMMA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th OF FEBRUARY 1963
AGED 86 YEARS

1881 Census: Joseph Darran, at Chatham, an Armourer, in H.M. Dockyard ?

209. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
HARRIETT MARY HORNE
DIED MARCH 20th 1899
AGED 81
ALSO WILLIAM HORNE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEBRUARY 12th 189[ ]
AGED 83
ALSO KEZIA KITCHINGHAM
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
HARRIETT MARY HORNE
DIED MARCH 3rd 1898
AGED 47?

1881 Census: William Horne, in Gillingham, Cab Proprietor

END OF SECTION C

SECTION D - EAST OF THE CHANCEL

210. SMALL HEADSTONE, ERODED

HERE
[LYETH] THE
[BODY] OF STEPHEN
[THO]RPE ? WHO
[DIED YE] 17th OF
JANUARY ANNO
DOM [ ]
[ ]

211. HEADSTONE, TOP HALF VERY ERODED

[IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
[ ] H[ ]R[ ]
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE]
[ ]OF NOVEMBER [ ]
AGED 31? YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH THE BODY OF
WILLIAM GEERE WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 27th OF SEPTEMBER 178[0]
AGED 27 YEARS

END OF SECTION D

INTERIOR OF THE CHURCH (WITH CONCISE WILLS AND PHOTOGRAPHS)

Part of the ceiling contains paintings of the badge of Edward IV. There is a considerable length of a 15th century richly carved screen and a fine 14th century oak parish chest. there are also large fragments of fine medieval wall paintings surviving. Between the chancel and chapel is a rather short 15th century chest tomb , claimed to be that of Sir Thomas St. Ledger, who married Edward IV's sister. He was beheaded in the reign of Richard III, his uncle! However the claim is disputed. St. Ledger was probably responsible for the painting on the ceiling of Edward IV's badge.
The north aisle contains the Tufton chapel, originally dedicated to St. John the Baptist, dominated by two large sculptures of Nicholas, Earl of Thanet and his brother George. the crypt, below contains about 50 Tuftons coffins, those of the Earls of Thanet complete with coronets! much of the interior has recently been carpeted, hiding all the brasses. (this is contrary to best practise, dust and grit will accumulate under the cleanest carpets, and increase wear.) as well as the brasses, there may be some ledgers hidden by the carpets.

212. [1.] MARBLE WALL TABLET, SOUTH WALL, SOUTH AISLE

IN MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS ALLDRIDGE
OF THIS PARISH
OBIIT 20th SEPTEMBER 1815
ETAT 84 YEARS
HANNAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
OBIIT 8th AUGUST 1802
ETAT 70 YEARS
MARY BUSHELL
THEIR DAUGHTER OBIIT
29th DECEMBER 1798
ETAT 30 YEARS
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY THEIR
AFFECTIONATE SON AND BROTHER TS. ALLDRIDGE
A.D. 1818

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 22nd February 1809
Thomas Alldridge, Senior, late Carpenter, Royal Navy, living in Lower Rainham.
All of his effects, real and personal, to his son Thomas, for ever. Son Thomas is sole executor.
Signs will with mark X
Witnesses: John Mauley and the mark of Phebe X Raines
Proved 14th February 1817

213. [2.] LEDGER, IN CHANCEL, PARTLY UNDER CHOIR STALLS AND CARPET

HERE LIES YE BODY
OF NATHANIEL
YE SON OF JOHN
BATCHELLER
& MARY HIS
WIFE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE MAY YE
25th 1722
AGED FOURTEEN
MONTHS

There is an identical stone adjoining the above but it is covered by a choir stall and fitted carpet. May be John, father of the above, whose concise will follows, the wife in the will, is Elizabeth and not Mary, she may well be a second wife?

Consistory Court of Canterbury Will, dated September 1738
John Batcheller the Elder, Gentleman.
To son John I guinea; to grandchildren, John Wildish and Mary Wildish and their father John, I guinea each; to son in law James Cable?, and testator's daughter Frances Cable, I guinea each; to son in law Thomas Hickson and his wife, Elizabeth, 1guinea each; to son in law, Robert Pickering and his wife Hannah, 1 guinea each; to daughter Susanna Batcheller, 1 guinea; to son Sparks, 5 guineas. Residue of ready money, securities, debts, credits, rings, plate, linen, woollen, pewter, brass, corn, cattle, stock, husbandry tackle, goods, chattels and personal estate, after payment of debts legacies, funeral and probate costs, to wife Elizabeth and his three youngest children, Elizabeth, Martha and Thomas, equally shared at 21 years of age. Real estate in Rainham, to wife Elizabeth and the above three children, for ever. His wife is executor and guardian of the youngest children.
Witnesses: Mary Turner, M. Thurston ?, and Thomas Johnson.
Proved November 14th 1738

214. [3.] BRASS PLAQUE, SOUTH WALL, SOUTH AISLE, UNDER STAINED GLASS WINDOW

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY
OF SOLOMON JOHN BRICE WHO DIED OCTOBER
25th 1904 AGED 72 AND GEORGINA CLARINDA BRICE
HIS WIFE WHO DIED JULY 14th 1912 AGED 72
THE ABOVE WINDOW IS DEDICATED

1881 Census: Solomon Brice, Milton Road, Rainham, Farmer and Clay Merchant, employing 15 Hands.

215. [4.] LEDGER WITH ARMORIAL CREST, NAVE

HERE RESTETH
THE BODY OF THOMAS CRADDOCK, M.A.
RECTOR OF FRINSTEAD
AND VICAR OF THIS CHURCH
IN HIS LIFE AS WELL AS PREACHING
HE SHEWED HIS PERSUASIVE FORCE
OF PLAINESS AND SINCERITY
WHICH GAINED HIM THE LOVE
AND THE REVERENCE
OF ALL THAT BOTH HEARD AND KNEW HIM
HE DIED THE IX DAY OF OCTOBER MDCCXXIII
IN THE LXXXV YEAR OF HIS AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 14th November 1718
Thomas Craddock, Vicar of Rainham.
Desires to be buried in Rainham Church. Funeral not to be costly.
All his lands, property, orchards, gardens and fruit, to his son Thomas, for ever. To son, Bourne, £500 at 21 years, in the meantime the interest towards his upbringing and education. Bourne must relinquish any claim he may have in a half of the property, which applied to testator's deceased wife, Elizabeth by a marriage settlement. Bourne to allow son Thomas to have this property and take the rents. When Bourne is 21, he will convey this property to Thomas, for ever. If Bourne neglects or refuses to do so, he will receive no benefit from the will and the £500 will go to Thomas, forever.
To daughter Frances, £570 and £30 given to her by her grandmother, Elizabeth Barrows and her aunt Judith Wade, now in testator's hands, total of £600 at 21 years. To daughter Elizabeth Besbeech, widow of James, late of Maidstone, £10 to buy mourning, "and no more", (she is otherwise provided for), remainder of personal estate, after debts and funeral and probate costs are paid, to son Thomas, for ever. Son Thomas is executor.
Witnesses: John Chambers, William Johnson and William Kerbey
Proved 22nd October 1723

216. [5.] BLACK LEDGER, NAVE

HERE LIES THE BODY OF THO. CRADDOCK M.B.
ELDEST SON OF THO. CRADDOCK VICAR OF THIS CHURCH
HE WAS BORN YE 13th DAY OF MARCH A.D. 1698
HE DIED YE 7th DAY OF NOV. A.D. 1781
"The Days of Man are as Grass, he Flouriseth
As a Flower of the Field,
The Wind passeth over and it is Gone,
And the Place thereof shall know it no More"

217. [6.] LEDGER, NAVE

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
HENDRINA THE WIFE OF
THOMAS CRADDOCK VICAR
OF RAYNHAM WHO WAS
BURIED THE 21st DAY OF
NOVEMBER 1695

218. [7.] LEDGER, NORTH AISLE, WORN

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
THE REVEREND WILL. DAVIES
CURATE OF THIS PARISH 12 ? YEARS
HE DIED THE [ ] OF FEBY. 1778
AGED [ ]5 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 17th February 1778
Rev. William Davies
To his nephew Robert Morris, son of his "brother", Thomas Morris, Clergyman, all of his effects.
The Rev. Henry Jones of Rochester, is executor. Any surplus of his effects , to be paid to Thomas Morris, for his son, Robert. Thomas Morris to pay testator's mother, Bridget Davies, the interest from any money he shall receive from testator during Bridget's lifetime.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Jones and Thomas Jones
Proved 25th of May 1778

219. [8.] LEDGER, CHANCEL, NEXT TO MEDIEVAL CHEST TOMB

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF MR THO.
[L]AMB MS. OF ARTS & A FAITHFULL
MIN. OF GOD'S WORD IN THIS
PARISH 6 YEARES HE MARRYED
MARY THE DAUGHTER OF MR ROB.
CLAYTON BY WHOM HE HAD ISSUE
2 DAUGHTERS MARTHA &
ELIZABETH & DIED THE 11th OF APR.
1662 AGED ABOUT 41 YEARES

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated, 17th March 1661 (1662)
Thomas Lambe, Vicar of Rainham.
(This will has faded and has not reproduced well, much of it is not clear. The original is not available.)
Personal estate, money plate, goods and chattels, towards the fulfilling of a bond he and his father Francis Lambe of Maidstone, Woollen Draper, stand bound in the sum of £2,000 to Thomas Henman of Lenham, Esquire, (deceased) and Richard Tilden of Milstead, Gentleman, for the bestowing of £1,000 in land and settling on Mary Clarke, "his now wife" for her lifetime; after her death, to his children, by her. The surplus, after her death to his two daughters, Martha and Elizabeth. Wife Mary is executor. His wife to have his Manor of Chillenton ?, with all rights and 50 acres of land, which he purchased from William Francis and others in East Sutton ?, and T---------- ?, occupied by Francis S--------- ? and Robert S--------- ?, (after wife's death ?) to daughters Martha and Elizabeth, for ever.
Thomas Wetherall of Newington, Yeoman is mentioned.
Witnesses: Wenmans? Lambe and William Neleton ?
Proved June 1662

220. [9.] WALL MONUMENT, CHANCEL, KNEELING MAN AND WOMAN. A RECUMBANT BABY UNDER THEM. (The inscription was difficult to read, being dark, (especially above the child), and high on the wall, the child is a son, John Norreys, died 1627)

KNEELING MAN AND WOMAN. A RECUMBANT BABY UNDER THEM

NEARE THIS PLACE LIES YE BODY OF THOS. NORREYS
WHO AFTER MANY PAYNEVLL AND DANGEROUS VOYAGES ?
AT SEA ATCHIEVED THE CHARGE & ?
OF TRINITYE HOUSE AND COMMISSIONER OF THE
NAVY ROYALL ETC. AND DYED 19th OF DEC. 1624 HIS?
LOVINGE & LOYALL WIFE ELIZ. DAUGHTER OF THOMAS ELMSTON
HATH DEDICATED TO HIS MEMORY THIS LITTLE MONUMENT
HEE HAD ISSUE BY HERE 4 SONS AND 3 DAUGHRS. VIZ RALPH,
ANN, MARY, ELIZ., THO., EDWARD AND HENRY

Consistory Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd November 1624
Thomas Norreys, Commissioner of His Majesty's Royal Navy.
   He desires his executor to bestow some "competent relief" to the poor of Rainham. To the poor of Presburie in Gloucestershire, (north east edge of Cheltenham), 40 shillings to the most "labourious ages of that parish being of commendable (character)"
   If his son Thomas changes or alters the estate settled on him and his heirs male, his mansion and orchard at Rainham, then he gives to son Edward and his heirs, for ever, an annuity of £10 to be paid out of his farm called Stone?, in Halstow in the Hundred of Hoo, (High Halstow), bequeathed to son Thomas, for ever.
   To his three sisters, Judith Casfeld, Anne Lane and Mary Hitchcoke and his two sisters in law, Margaret Norreys and Amy Hooker 10 shillings and four pence each, in remembrance of his brotherly love and affection to them. To daughter Mary Payne, £50 besides a bond of £20, which "her husband oweth unto me"; to daughter, Elizabeth Cadman, £20 besides £10 which he owes her, being a legacy from Robert Marshall of whose will he is executor; to son Henry, £50 at 24 years of age, if he dies before 24 years, then the £50 goes to Thomas Payne and Mary Cadman, his grandchildren at 21 years of age, to son Henry, ? ? ? of Rochester, horse and stable and half of the ship?, called the Will in Rainham, all his books and instruments concerning the sea. To sons Thomas and Edward all his leases, ? ? woods, church land, equally shared for the terms, also £100 each.
   To wife Elizabeth, £100, within 6 months after his death, if she is still his widow, and his suit of damask and half of all household goods, the other half to son Thomas , his wife has first choice. His wife to have the use of his plate during her widowhood, if she dies or remarries, then the latter to son Edward.
   To the Wardens and Assistants of Trinity House at Deptford Strand, a silver Shandirle?, Chandelier ?, of the price of £3 to £4. Rest of goods, chattels, money, credits to son Edward, who is sole executor.
   His good friends, John Grimme?, and Nathanyell Fenne to be Overseers of his will, 20 shillings to each of them.
   Concerning his real estate at Rainham, Upchurch, Halstow next Sittingbourne and Halstow, Hundred of Hoo, to wife Elizabeth, with the use of his Mansion House in Rainham, for her lifetime as long as she remains his widow; if she dies or remarries, then to his son Thomas, for ever. If Thomas has no heirs, then to son Edward, for ever.
   To son Thomas, his house and land at Halstow, Hundred of Hoo, purchased from John Edmeds , Gentleman; Thomas to pay an annual rent charge to his mother of £12 during her widowhood (this is in lieu of her Dower Rights), and to pay brother Edward, during their aunt Elmston's lifetime, £4 per annum.
To son Edward the house occupied by Heney Henman, lands in Upchurch and Halstow, paying yearly to his mother during her widowhood,£5. To Mary Payne a house in Rainham occupied by William Donyell, for ever; to daughter Elizabeth Cadman,a house in Rainham, occupied by [      ] Leppin and Widow Hutchins, Mary and Elizabeth are to pay their mother, during her widowhood, 40 shillings a year.
   Witnesses: William Lawrence, Nathanyell Fenne and Henry Eason
   Proved 18th January 1624 (1625)

Consistory Court of Canterbury Will dated, 16th February 1636 (1637)
Elizabeth Norris, Widow of above.
   She is sick, Desires to be buried in the chancel of Rainham church with her late husband.
   To son Thomas, £20, to be paid from her share of the ship, Pilgrim of London; to Elizabeth daughter od son Edward, who is deceased, 20 shillings; to Ann daughter of son Thomas and Mary Adams, widow and to Dorothy wife of John Meadman, her cousin, 20 shillings each; to Elizabeth Peirce or Prince, and Elizabeth Cadman, her god daughter, 0ne gold ring, "now in the keeping of my son Thomas Norris".
   To daughter Mary wife of William Payne, her best gown and garters?, and best petticoat; to granddaughter, Mary Cadman, her mohair petticoat.
   Rest of goods and her share in the Pilgrim, and household stuff, debts due, shared equally, as follows, Mary Payne and her children, Thomas, Elizabeth and Mary, to Elizabeth Cadman and her children, Mary, Elizabeth, Ralph and Margaret, after debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs are paid.
   To her poor neighbours in Rainham, 40 shillings to be distributed on the day of her funeral.
   Daughter Mary is executor.
   Signs will with a mark, in the presence of Henry Warren. (no other witnesses.)

221. [10.] LEDGER, SOUTH SIDE OF CHANCEL

REVD. JAMES RICHARDS
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1804
AGED 64

222. [11.] SMALL STONE ADJOINING THE ABOVE

MARY ELIZABETH RICHARDS
DIED FEB. 29th 1796
AGED 23 YEARS

223. [12.] TABLET, HIGH ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ARCADE, CHANCEL

MARY ELIZABETH RICHARDS
DAUGHTER OF
THE REV. JAMES RICHARDS
AND
MARY HIS WIFE
DIED FEB. 29th 1796 AGED 23
"Vain are the Tears departed Maid that flow,
From Fond Distress and Idle all our Woe,
Though here thy Pulse hath ceased ? from Decay,
Yet Roam thy Spirit through the Realms of Day,
If Purer Souls to Purer Pleasures Rise,
As Stars with varied Glory light the Skies,
Go led by Angels near thy Maker Shine,
A Cherub Form for Cherub's Love was thine."

224. [13.] SCULPTURE OF SEATED, HELMETED FIGURE IN ROMAN COSTUME, ON A PEDESTAL, SITTING ON BODY ARMOUR.

SCULPTURE OF SEATED, HELMETED FIGURE

SOUTH SIDE
GEORGIUS TUFTONUS
FILIUS SEXTO GENITUS EX NOBILIS VIRO
JOHANNES INSULE THANETENSIS COMITE
ET MARGARETA LECTISSIMA EJUS CONJUGE
RICHARDI DORSETTENSISCOMITIS
FLIARUM COHAEREDUM UNA,
NATUS EST PRID. KAL. JULY AO. MDCL
HOTSETDICE IN AGRO CANTIANO
ANNUM DUM AGERET XV PROFECTUS EST
OM GALLIAM INDE GERMANIAM UBI
PRINCIPI PALANTINO RHENI MILITANS PROPE
NEUSTADIUM IN EPISCOPATUS SPIRENSIE
XII KAL. NOVEMB. AO. MDCLXVI
ACCEPIT VULNERA
QUIEBUS MEDERI QUID QUID U, SPIAM ERAT
ARTIS MEDICAENEQUID QUAM CONABATUR
HORUM AERUMNAS POST QUAM PERTULISSET
QUO DECUIT ONT MIROBORE
AO. MDCLXX PRID. ID JANUARY
LONDINI IN THANETANIS AEDICUS
VITA FUNCTUS EST
MATER MOESTISSIMA BENEMERIT FILY
M.S.
POSVIT

WEST SIDE
HERE IN THE VAULT UNDER THIS
PLACE LYETH YE BODY OF YE HONBLE. GEORGE
TUFTON SIXTH SON OF YE RT. HONBLE. JOHN
EARL OF THANET ISLAND
BY HIS LADY MARGARET ONE OF THE
DAUGHTERS & COHEIRS OF RICHARD EARLE
OF DORSET
WAS BORN YE 30th OF JUNE 1650
AT HOTH=FEILDE IN KENT
BEING ABOUT YE AGE OF FIFTEEN HE TRAVAILED
INTO FRANCE & FROM THENCE INTO GERMANY
TO YE COURT OF YE PRINCE ELECTOR PALATINE
OF YE RHINE IN WHOSE ARMY BEING IN THE
BISHOP OF SPIRES COUNTRY NEAR NEUSTADT
HE WAS WOUNDED ON YE 21st OF OCTOBER 1666
AND AFTER HAVING WH. GREAR COURAGE LANQUISH'D
UNDER YE PAINE OF HIS WOUNDS FOR WCH. NEITHER
IN GERMANY, FRANCE NOR ENGLAND
HE COULD FIND ANY CURE
HE DIED YE 12th OF DECEMBER1670
IN LONDON AT THANET HOUSE IN ALDERS=GATE
STREET TO YE GREAR GRIEF OF HIS TENDER &
PIOUS MOTHER AT WHOSE CHARGE THIS
MONUMENT WAS ERECTED IN MEMORY
OF HER DEAREST BELOVED SON

225. [14.] SCULPTURE OF A STANDING, BEWIGGED FIGURE IN PEER'S ROBES

SCULPTURE OF A STANDING, BEWIGGED FIGURE

NORTH TABLET
IN THE VAULT OF THIS
CHURCH NEER UNTO THIS MO
NUMENT LYETH THE BODY OF THE
RIGHT HONOURABLE NICHOLAS
TUFTON EARLE OF THANET BARON
TUFTON OF TUFTON & BARON CLIFFORD
WESTMORELAND AND VIPONT
LORD OF THE HONOUR OF SKIPTON
IN CRAVEN, HIGH SHERIFF BY
INHERITANCE OF THE COUNTY OF
WESTMORELAND ELDEST SONNE
OF JOHN EARLE OF THANET BY THE
LADY MARGARET CO-HEIRE OF
RICHARD SACKVILLE EARL OF
DORSET BY THE LADY ANN
CLIFFORD DAUGHTER & HEIRE OF
GEORGE EARLE OF CUMBERLAND
WHO BY HIS EARLY AND GENEROUS EDU
CATION IN ARTS AND ARMS (IMPR
OVED BY MUCH TRAVEL AND EXPE
RIENCE) AND GREATLY ADVANCED
HIS NATURAL ENDOWM
ENTS BEING

SOUTH TABLET
A PERSON &
SIGNALTY EMINENT FOR HIS
LOYALTY TO HIS
PRINCE KING CHARLES
THE SECOND (IN THE TIME WHOSE
BANISHMENT HEE SUFFERED THREE
YEARS AND A HALFE IMPRISONMENT
IN THE TOWER OF LONDON & NO
LESSE RENOWN'D FOR HIS LOVE TO HIS
COUNTRY AS ALSO FOR VALOUR &
MAGNANIMITY FOR JUSTICE TEMPER AND
COURTESY CONJUGALL AFFECTIONS AND CON
STANT FRIENDSHIP HIGHLY EXEMPLARY

HE MARRIED THE LADY ELIZABETH THIRD
DAUGHTER OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
RICHARD EARLE OF BURLINGTON &
CORKE LORD HIGH TREASURER OF
IRELAND BY THE LADY ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER & HEIRE OF HENRY LORD
CLIFFORD LAST EARLE OF CUMBERLAND
HEE DYED NOVEMBER THE TWENTY
FOURTH IN THE YEAR 1679 AGED 49
HIS FAITHFUL AND DISCONSOLATE
LADY HATH ERECTED THIS
MONUMENT

HIDDEN MONUMENTS

THERE ARE AT LEAST FOUR BRASSES IN RAINHAM CHURCH, ALTHOUGH BALDWIN'S
GILLINGHAM CHRONICLES, LISTS TWO OTHERS, NOT MENTIONED IN EARLIER
REFERENCES, (BUILDINGS OF ENGLAND, JOHN NEWMAN AND ARTHUR MEE'S KENT ).

226. [15.] WILLIAM AUCHER, 1514, FIGURE OF A KNIGHT IN ARMOUR, 18½"

227. [16.] WILLIAM BLOOR, 1529, CIVILIAN, 34"

BLOOR'S INSCRIPTION RECORDS HIS DEATH ON THE 29th DECEMBER 1529. THE INSCRIPTION ALSO HAS A VERY EARLY REFERENCE TO HENRY VIII AS "DEFENDER OF THE FAITH".

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 22nd December 1529
(I found some parts of this will difficult to read, so apologise for omissions and mis-spellings)
   William Bloor of Rainham is sick in body. He desires to be buried in Rainham church.
   To the High Altar of Rainham, for tithes forgotten and neglected,   ?   ; to the reparations of the church and other necessary work, 20 shillings. Executor to find a priest to sing and pray for his soul and all other Christian souls, in the church for two years after his death, the priest to have 10 marks, yearly. Executor is also to find a priest to sing in Hartlip church for the soul of William Ryder and for the soul of his father, Robert and all Christian souls, for 2 years, the priest to have 10 marks, yearly. Executor to caused to be sung and said in Rainham church, on the day of his burial, ? of Masses and one Mass on the one month anniversary of his burial and in the time between, as his executor pleases.
   To the Friars Abbott of Canterbury, to pray for his soul, £5; to the Friars of Aylesford, 20 shillings, for the same purpose, 20 shillings. Executor to distribute £5 among the poor inhabitants of Rainham.
To Margaret Cooke, his servant, 40 shillings; for digging his grave, 20 shillings; to John Taylor and his boy, 40 shillings; to Christopher Hales, his lease of the Parsonage of Rainham, held from the Prior of Leeds, (Kent), and the lease of the Manor of Cooze (Cossenton?), held from the Abbott of San Hill ?, and his lease of Sharpnesse, he holds of the Abbott of Boxley. To his wife, ? , 20 quarts of barley; to John Wasshsames ?, of Birling, 40 pence and 80 seams of barley and to his brother Thomas Wasshames, ?
   To Master Henry S............ ?, of Hadlow, "my two mare colts, which were Master Phaqud's ? great mare and which went to pasture with the said John Wasshames and two horse colts which were there"; to John Wasshames, 20 shillings.
   Wife, Jane to have all household stuff, plate and ? in his dwelling house and all his cattle ?, and horses, ? and other movables. Christopher Hales to have all his other moveables to pay his debts, legacies and probate and funeral costs, also his residue for payment of debts. Wife Jane and Christopher Hales are executors.
   Wife to have £20 annuity from his land and property, for her lifetime. Son Christopher to have his lands and property when he is 23. In meantime Christopher Hales to have the profits from his properties, for bringing up son Christopher. If son Christopher has no lawful issue, then the property goes, equally shared, to his daughters, as follows; Margaret to have his property from Motenay, extending to Master John Watts house at Agateland?, and from there southwards to Key Street and from there, to east of Breach Lane leading to Presfield?, Gate, and the east part of Presfield?, in Deltyng and all eastwards. Other land and properties west of the above, to daughter Elizabeth. If daughter Margaret has no lawful issue, her portion goes to daughter Mary. If Mary has no lawful issue, then to his daughter, Mildred. If she has no lawful issue, then to daughter, Elizabeth, in default of issue from Elizabeth, then to daughter Mary, if Mary has no lawful issue, then to Mildred, if Mildred has no lawful issue, then to remain with Margaret. If his son and all daughters die with no lawful issue, then all his land and property to Christopher Hales and his heirs, for ever. Christopher Hales and his heirs shall pay towards the repair of Rainham church, 40 marks and yearly, for 10 years pay to the poor of Rainham, 10 shillings.
   If son Christopher dies without issue within 12 years of testator's death, then Christopher Hales will receive the profits of the property left to son Christopher and pay the annuity of £20 to the testator's wife. If son Christopher dies before any of his sisters are married, then Mary and Mildred will get 100 marks each towards their marriages.£100 of the same profits to his wife, after his debts are paid. If daughters Elizabeth and Margaret are married if lifetime of their brother Christopher, or his lawful issue then each will have 100 marks for their marriages.
   Christopher Hales to have the custody of his daughters until they are married , keeping them with the profits from his lands.
   Witnesses: Master Charles Heye?, ? Note, Vicar of Halstow, William father of James Pyryake ?, and Henry Henicker and others.
Proved February 1530

228. [17.] JOHN DONET, 1409, OF SILOAM, HIS DAUGHTER MARRIED JOHN ST. LEGER OF
ULCOMBE; THEIR SON WAS SIR THOMAS ST. LEGER.

229. [18.] CHARLES GARLICK, 1593, VICAR.
Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will, dated 20th August 1593
To Helen Jackson, his sister's daughter, £10. Rest of his goods, after legacy, debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, to wife Elizabeth, who is his executor.

230. [19.] JOHN NORDEN, 1583, CIVILIAN AND ONE OF THREE WIVES, 21".
Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Will, dated January 1579
John Norden, Esquire of Rainham.
To each of his servants, 40 shillings; to George Wyles, a poor boy, 40 shillings.
To his daughter, Hylder, and her husband, £100 each, within four years after his death; to Ann Norton, daughter of Hylder and her husband, £100 each, (as above).
To Thomas Herenden and Barbara ?, his wife, £100 each, (as above); to every poor old man and woman who attend his funeral, 4 pence each and for every young person in attendance, 2 pence.
To John Norden, son of Edward Norden, all his real estate and residue, after legacies, funeral and probate costs, for ever. John Norden is executor.
Witness: Robert Burke
Proved 8th March 1583

231. [20.] UNKNOWN WIFE AND FOUR CHILDREN, 21".

END OF THE INTERIOR

232. RAINHAM WWI WAR MEMORIAL - See Kent Roll of Honor

ANDERSON, T.H.
ASHBY, J.A.C.

BAKER, B.J.
BAKER, F.C.
BAKER, J.R.
BAKER,P.C.
BARTLETT, E.
BARTLETT, F.A.
BLACK, R.E.
BLACKMAN, W.
BOLTON, J.
BOTTING, C.
BOWR, C.H.
BURR, S.F.

CARTER, E.C.
CHAMBERS, F.E.
CHAMPION, H.J.
CHEAL, F.J.
CHEESEMAN, A.
CHEESEMAN, C.A.
CLARKE, W.S.
COE, F.
COOMBER, E.E.
COPPIN, A
CRAMP, E.C.
CROUCHER, R.C.
CROUCHER, W.DAVISON, E.H.
DRAIN, J.

EAMES, S.
EDWARDS, W.J.T.
ENGLAND, C.H.
EVERS, A.

FINNES, E.
FOSTER, W.H.
FRENCH, J.R.

GILBERT, W.
GILES, C.W.
GODEN, H
GOLDSMITH, F.W.
GOODING, I.
GOODWIN, A.J.
GOODWIN, J.R.
GREENHALCH, H.P.

HADLOW, A.B.
HAIGH, G.W.
HOLDSTOCK, H.F.V.
HOLDSTOCK, L.S.
HOLLOWAY, C.T.
HUBBARD, J.W.KEUTENIUS, J.W.
KITNEY, A.C.

LOCKYER, W.C.[W.G]?.

MARTIN, J.C.
MATTOCKS, T.
MILLEN, A

NAYLOR, M.E.
NICHOLS, R.
NUTT, H.W.

ORCHARD, J.

PACK, S.R.
PAUL, L.
PAYNE, C.H
PAYNE, J.F.
PENFOLD, J.W.
PILCHER, E.

RALPH, C.E.
RAY, W.
RAYNER, S.R.
ROOF, A.J.
RUSSELL, T.C.SAWKINS, J.
SELLEN, B.L.
SELLEN, W
SHARMAN, J.
SHEAFF, A.R.
SIMMONDS, G.W.
SIMMONS, W.E.
SKINNER, P.A.
SMITH, F
SPRINGATE, P.
STILL, J.
STRINGER, P.C.
SWAN, F.C.
SWAN, T.R.

TAYLOR, H.
TAYLOR, H.W.
TILLS, A.
TRIGG.H.J.

UDEN, R.J.

WALL, E.J.
WALLIS, A.E.
WARNER, C.F.S.
WEBB, H

Some Commonwealth Grave Commission Headstones (C.G.C.H.) from the churchyard

233.

63217 GUNNER / A.B. HADLOW /
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY / 16TH MARCH 1918

234.

A. NORRIS / CHIEF PETTY OFFICER , R.N. / C/JX. 132034 /
H.M.S. PEMBROKE IV / 8TH NOVEMBER 1940 AGE 54

235.

CH/21649 SERGEANT / H.J. TRIGG. R.M. / H.M.S. PRESIDENT III /
23RD AUGUST 1941 AGE 41

236.

128317 SERGEANT / F.P. PILKINGTON , WIRELESS OPERATOR/AIR GUNNER /
ROYAL AIR FORCE / 30TH AUGUST 1941 AGE 19

237.

6289458 PRIVATE / G.R.W. PHILPOTT / THE BUFFS / 9th JUNE 1942 AGE 24

238.

J.W. BARTON / LEADING COOK, R.N. P MX 48954 /
H.M.S. EXCELLENT / 25TH AUGUST 1942 AGE 29

239.

507989 LDG. AIRCRAFTMAN / E.L. ANDREWS /
ROYAL AIR FORCE / 16TH APRIL 1943 AGE 42

240.

1868473 SERGEANT / G.E. BAILEY / AIR GUNNER /
ROYAL AIR FORCE / 19TH APRIL 1944 AGE 23

241.

1198928 AIRCRAFTMAN 1ST CL. / C. OXLEY /
ROYAL AIR FORCE / 1ST MAY 1945 AGE 28

242.

L.A.F. PERRY / CH.ENG.ROOM ARTIFCER 1ST CL. / RN. C/M.1591 /
H.M.S. "CRESSY" / 23RD OCTOBER 1947 AGE 60

Index of Names on Gravestones only

Names Index
ABBOTT 30
ADAMS 177
ADIE 172
ALEXANDER 117
ALLDRIDGE 212
ANDERSON 232
ANDREWS 174, 239
ANSELL 43
ASHBY 232
ASHDOWN 54
ATHERDEN 66
ATKINS 28
AUCHER 226

BAIRD 28
BAILEY 240
BAKER 232
BARDEN 83
BARFOOT 55
BARTLETT 232
BARTON 238
BATCHELLER 213
BATES 116
BATES 91
BAX 143
BELL 103
BENNETT 84
BLACK, R.E.232
BLACKMAN 232
BLOOR 227
BLUNDY 130
BOAKES 100
BODIAM 118
BOLTON 232
BONNY 133
BOORMAN 119
BOTTING 232
BOWR 232
BRICE 175, 190, 196, 197,
198, 214
BRITTAIN 44
BROUMFEALD 41
BROWNE 17
BUCKHURST 3
BURR 232
BURTON 183
BUSHELL 212

CALLOWAY 157
CAMP 58
CARTER 232
CASTLE 191
CENNIS 167
CHAMBERS 19, 156, 232
CHAMPION 232
CHAPMAN 98, 115
CHEAL, F.J.232
CHEESEMAN
CHISMAN 201
CLARK 85
CLARKE, W.S.232
CLAYTON 219
COE 232
COLLINS 95
COOMBER 232
COPPIN 14, 232
COPSEY 170
CORK 87
CORNES 136
COUCHMAN 182
CRADDOCK 215, 216, 217
CRAMP 232
CRANE 73
CRITALL 1
CROCKER 62
CROUCHER 232

DANIELS 232
DARRAN 208
DAVIES 218
DAVISON 232
DINES 85
DODD 104
DODD 21
DONET 228
DOUGLAS 32
DOWNS 16
DRAIN 86
DRAIN 232
DUDDING 109
DURRANT 72

EAMES 232
EDMONDS 16
EDWARDS 232
ELMSTON 220
ELVY 154, 155
ENGLAND 232
EVERS 232

FEATHERSTONE 137
FINCH 134
FINNES 46, 232
FLEET 79
FOSTER 199, 232
FOWLE 53, 54
FREDERICK 59
FRENCH 232
FRID 110
FRYER 35

GALLEHAWK 52
GARLICK 229
GARRETT 143
GAVINE 164
GEERE 211
GILBERT 23, 24, 111, 131,
    178, 232
GILBY 70
GILES 6, 232
GILLMAN 6
GLASS 140
GODDEN 93
GODEN 232
GODWIN 33
GOLDING 169
GOLDSMITH 232
GOODING 232
GOODSELL 27
GOODWIN 232
GOODWIN 232
GREENHALCH 232
GREY 10
GULVIN 185

HADLOW 232, 233
HAIGH 232
HALES 90
HARDING 207
HARLOCK 55
HARRIS 99
HATCH 152, 153
HAWKINS 7
HAWKS 192
HAWKS 203, 204, 205
HEARD 186
HEDGCOCK 40
HENRY 126
HICKMAN 140
HOLDSTOCK 232
HOLLOWAY 232
HOLMAN 25
HOOK 126
HOOK 94
HORNE 209
HOW 90
HUBBARD 232
HUGHES 7
HUNT 56
HURLEY 29
HUTSON 127

JACOBS 203
JARRETT 106, 162
JARVIS 136
JENKINS 89, 164, 171
JONES 50

KEMP 88, 151
KENNETT 18
KESLAKE 85
KEUTENIUS 232
KIDD 101
KITCHINGHAM 145, 194,
    209
KITNEY 114, 207, 232
KNIGHT 63, 64, 65, 75, 77,
   113

LADSON 159
LAKE 7, 8
LAMB 219
LAMBERT 128
LANE 68
LOCKYER 232
LONGLEY 78
MALCOLM 148
MANSFIELD 7, 10, 33
MARK 15
MARTIN 122, 123, 232
MATTOCKS 232
MEDHURST 22
MILES 36, 37, 38, 47
MILLEN 232
MONTGOMERY 5
MOSS 39
MOYCE 141
MUDGE 16, 192

NAYLOR 151, 180, 232
NICHOLS 232
NORDEN 230
NORREYS 220
NORRIS 234
NORWOOD 158
NUTT 232

OLDLAND 168
ONGLEY 146, 147
ONGLEY 26
ORCHARD 232
OSBORNE 120
OTWAY 150
OXLEY 241

PACK 232
PACKMAN 18, 184
PALMER 5
PARSONS 187
PAUL 232
PAYN 82, 138
PAYNE 160
PAYNE 232
PELL 81
PENFOLD 51, 232
PERRY 242
PHILPOTT 237
PILCHER 232
PILKINGTON 236
POINTER 96
PREEDAY 127
PYNER 197

QUINNELL 139
QURRIER 85

RAINS 124, 206
RALPH 232
RAWFOOT 32, 33
RAY 232
RAYNER 59, 91, 232
REEVES 132
RICHARDS 221, 222, 223
RIPPOTH 61
ROBINSON 168
ROOF 232
ROSE 112
RUMMEN 43
RUSSELL 33, 232
SAUNDERS 137
SAWKINS 232
SAYER 176
SCOTT 34
SCUBBER 4
SELLEN 232
SHARMAN 232
SHEAFF 232
SIDDALL 202
SIMMONDS 232
SIMMONS 31, 64, 232
SKINNER 36, 163, 232
SLADEN 113
SMART 32
SMITH 34, 71, 83, 99, 232
SMITHERMAN 96
SPRINGATE 232
STANLEY 8
STEDMAN 102, 103
STEVENS 110
STILL 232
STRINGER 232
STRUTFIELD 142
STYLES 42
SWAN 232
SYMS 118

TADMAN 115
TADMAN 189, 165
TAYLOR 48, 74, 76, 97,
   232
TENNETT 141
THOMPSON 173
THORPE 210
TILDEN 60
TILLS 232
TOWN 129
TRICKEY 170
TRIGG 232, 235
TRIGHURST 160, 161
TRUSCOTT 94
TUCK 20
TUFTON 224, 225
TUFTONUS 224
TUGNOTT 195
TURNER 12, 13
TWOPPENY 57

UDEN, R.J.232

WAKELEY 8, 9, 10, 11, 69
WALL 232
WALLIS 49, 232
WARD 122
WARE 45
WARNER 232
WATKINS 107, 108, 181
WATSON 72
WEBB 188, 232
WELLS 193
WITHECOMBE 175
WHITE 149
WHITEHEAD 139
WICKHARD 135
WILES 124, 125
WILKENS 20
WILKINS 44, 80, 144, 166
WILLS 20, 105, 121
WOOD 67
WOODGATE 179
WRIGHT 85
WYLES 200

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Monumental Inscriptions, including wills (pre 1858) and other notes of Methodist Church, Union Street, Maidstone

Monumental Inscriptions, including wills (pre 1858) and other notes of Methodist Church, Union Street, Maidstone recorded by D. E. Williams 2016.

Union Street Methodist Church from the south

The headstones are against the wall on the east, under the trees (right). This church was built in 1823, the single storey porch, which is across the whole width is fairly modern. There was an earlier church here, built 1805.

INTERIOR

TABLETS AT SOUTH END AND STAINED GLASS WINDOWS

1. STAINED GLASS WINDOW

IN MEMORY OF GEORGE BAKER DIED AUGUST 12th 1893

2. STAINED GLASS WINDOW

IN MEMORY OF JOSIAH THOMAS BAKER DIED AUGUST 12th 1903 AGED 69

1881 CENSUS, BASKET AND TRUNK MAKER , BAZAAR PROPRIETOR AND HARDWAREMAN, BANK STREET.

BAKER SEE STANDEN

3. MARBLE TABLET

TO
THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BEECHING
WHO DIED RESTING ON CHRIST
JAN 15th 1876 IN HIS 70th YEAR
OF HIS AGE
FOR ABOVE 50 YEARS HE HAD BEEN
A CONSISTENT MEMBER
AND A FAITHFUL LOCAL PREACHER
OF THE WESLEYAN METHODIST SOCIETY
"Thy Statutes have been my ?
in the House of his Pilgrimage"
ALSO OF
RICHARD BEECHING
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
BORN MARCH 7th 1805 DIED SEP 12th 1880
50 YEARS LOCAL PREACHER
48 YEARS SUPERINTENDENT OF SUNDAY SCHOOL
"O Thou that Dwellest
Between the Cherubins Shine Forth"

WILLIAM BEECHING, 1871 CENSUS, BOOTMAKER. RICHARD BEECHING, 1839 PIGOT DIRECTORY,
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, 1871 CENSUS, MASTER CORDWAINER AND LOCAL PREACHER. THESE BEECHINGS ARE SAID TO BE RELATIONS OF DR. RICHARD BEECHING OF THE "BEECHING AXE", CUTTING (NOW SEEN AS A MISCALCULATION), OF RAILWAY LINES IN THE EARLY 1960'S. DR BEECHING CERTAINLY WENT TO SCHOOL IN MAIDSTONE.

4. MARBLLE TABLET

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF THE
REVD. JOHN BRYANT
WHO DIED IN THE CITY OF EXETER
JULY 31st 1825
AGED 45 YEARS
"He was a Man of Unaffected Piety,
Powerful Intellect, Extensive Theological Knowledge,
Inflexable Integrity, Sauvity of Disposition,
And Profound Humility combined with
Distinguished Ministerial Talents,
Which he Diligently and Sucessfully Employed,
16 years in the Wesleyan Connection
And Finished his Itinerant Labours in Maidstone June 1st 1825"
This Tablet was Erected by the Society in Veneration
Of his Character and Regret for their Loss.

5. STAINED GLASS WINDOW

N LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES GHUZNEE HEWITT WHO
FELL ASLEEP JUNE 17th 1917 ALSO HIS DAUGHTER
EVELYN MAY WHO PASSED
AWAY JANUARY 4th 1917

1881 CENSUS, BREWER'S CLERK, BOXLEY ROAD.

6. STAINED GLASS WINDOW

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD HARRIS IVENS
WHO FELL ASLEEP JUNE 20th 1916 ALSO TO HIS BELOVED WIFE
ELIZABETH CALLED HOME
AUGUST 11th 1915

1881 CENSUS, COMMERCIAL TRAVELER, UNEMPLOYED, UNION STREET.

7. STAINED GLASS WINDOW

IN MEMORY OF ALFRED D. RATCLIFFE
WHO FELL ASLEEP DEC 1st 1916

1881 CENSUS, FLY PROPRIETOR, (LIGHT CARRIAGE), WEEK STREET.
(SEE CHURCHYARD HEADSTONE.)

8. MARBLE TABLET

TO THE BELOVED MEMORY OF
THOMAS SMITH
WHO DIED ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 5th 1879
AGED 59 YEARS
AFTER A LIFELONG CONNECTION WITH THE
WESLEYAN METHODIST SOCIETY IN THIS PLACE
HAVING DISCHARGED FAITHFULLY THE DUTIES
OF IT'S VARIOUS OFFICES , MANY OF WHICH
HE HELD UP TO THE TIME OF HIS DEATH.
"God is our Refuge and Strength"
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARIANE
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE THOMAS SMITH WHO ENTERED
INTO REST ON MONDAY MARCH 10th 1913 IN HER 89th YEAR
"Thou, O Christ, art all I Want"

9. STAINED GLASS WINDOW

IN MEMORY OF CHARLES
LEAVER SMITH DIED
NOVEMBER 2nd 1920 IN MEMORY OF FRANK
LEAVER SMITH KILLED
IN ACTION AUGUST 1916

1911 CENSUS, CHARLES, A GROCER

10. MARBLE TABLET

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS STANDEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 25th NOVEMBER 1864 AGED 72 YEARS
HE HAD BEEN AN ACTIVE TRUSTEE OF THIS CHAPEL
AND A ZEALOUS MEMBER OF THE WESLEYAN CHURCH 50 YEARS

ALSO FANNY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 11th JULY 1858 AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 16th JAN 1855 AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE THOMAS & FANNY
STANDEN WHO DIED THE 30th AUGUST 1886 AGED 59 YEARS
"They Died in Christ"

1839 PIGOT DIRECTORY, PROBABLY THE GROCER AND TEA DEALER; 1861 CENSUS, GENTLEMAN
THERE ARE TWO THOMAS STANDENS LISTED IN 1839, THE OTHER A BOOTMAKER.

11. BRASS PLAQUE

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN SACRED MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH TEBBUTT
WHO PASSED TO THE HOMELAND ON 14th JULY 1929
AGED 73 YEARS
SHE WAS FOR FIFTY FIVE YEARS
A DEVOTED MEMBER OF THE WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH
AND DURING HER LIFE MANNIFESTED
THE GRACES OF ANOBLE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, GENTLENESS, GOODNESS, FAITH.
WE THANK GOD UPON EVERY REMEMBRANCE OF HER

SMALL BRASS PLAQUE BELOW ABOVE

THE TRUSTEES RECORD WITH GRATITUDE
THAT THE GATES AND RAILINGS AT THE
FRONT ENTRANCE WERE ERECTED WITH
A LEGACY TO THIS CHURCH BY
CHARLES W, TEBBUTT
A BROTHER BELOVED
1877 – 1954

1911 CENSUS, ELIZABETH TEBBUTT WAS THE WIFE OF ELI, A BOOTMAKER.

12. STAINED GLASS WIDOW

IN MEMORY OF EDWARD WRAITH DIED JAN 2nd 1896 AGED 79 YEARS

1881 CENSUS, GROCER ON GABRIEL'S HILL

13. STAINED GLASS WINDOW

IN MEMORY OF EDWARD HENRY WRAITH DIED OCTOBER 29th 1905 AGED 48 YEARS

1881 CENSUS, GROCER, SON OF THE ABOVE

CHURCHYARD (MOST OF THESE HEADSTONES ARE SOMEWHAT WORN, SOME BADLY, HOWEVER WITH THE APPLICATION OF CHALK I WAS ABLE TO READ, WITH GAPS, MOST OF THE FAINTEST)

14. HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
HARRIET THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE BALDWIN
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 9th 1872
AGED 57 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE BALDWIN
WHO DIED JANUARY 18th? 1873 ?
AGED 60? YEARS
"Not Lost but Gone Before"
ALSO OF GEORGE BALDWIN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 7th 1897
AGED 50 YEARS

1871 CENSUS, GEORGE SNR. HOUSE AGENT; GEORGE JNR. CLERK IN GAS WORKS.

15. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOSEPH BENSTED
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
30th DECEMBER 18[3]0
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO OF
HENRY FILEY? SMITH
WHO DIED AT LOOSE THE 12th
OF JULY 1837?
AGED 5? MONTHS

1826 PIGOT DIRECTORY, WILLIAM AND JOSEPH BENSTED, WHARFINGERS AND WATER CONVEYANCERS.

16. HEADSTONE

[ ]
JAMES BENYARD[WHO DIED] AUG 1[ ] 1849 AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THO. BENYARD
WHO DIED FEB 5th 1858 AGED 51 YEARS

17. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BLACKSTOCK
A [NATIVE?] OF D[ ]
SCOTLAND
WHO DIED AT MAIDSTONE
FEBRUARY 10th? 1835 AGED [ ] YEARS

18. LEDGER?

BENEATH
THIS STONE LIE THE REMAINS OF
EMILY CAMILIA
THIRD DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM & ANN PLATER
AND WIFE OF
JOHN GOOD
OF THIS TOWN
WAS BORN THE 10th OF JULY 1829
DIED THE 25th OF OCTOBER 1850
ALSO OF ANN WIFE OF
WILLIAM PLATER
WHO DIED NOV 22nd 1850
[AGED 52 YEARS]

1881 CENSUS, JOHN GOOD OF BRUNSWICK STREET, BREWER'S CLERK

19. HEADSTONE

[ ]
EMMA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES GRAY
[OF THIS PARISH ?]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ 1860]
[AGED 23 or 24 YEARS]

20. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN LADBROOK
[                                ]
[                              1826]
[                           ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 18th APRIL 1826
JOHN LADBROOK, PATTEN MAKER
    HE "HUMBLY DESIRES" THAT JAMES STANGER, STEPHEN LINK HAZELL AND THOMAS STANDEN WILL BE HIS EXECUTORS.
   AT THE TIME THEY JUDGE BEST, THEY TO SELL HIS PATTEN BUSINESS AND THE "LITTLE STOCK" CONNECTED WITH HIS GROCERY BUSINESS. THE PROCEEDS, AFTER HIS DEBTS ARE PAID, TO BE SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN HIS FOUR DAUGHTERS, MARTHA, ELIZABETH, MARY AND HANNAH. DAUGHTER MARY HAS A "PECULIAR" DISABILITY, SO SHE IS TO HAVE £20 PRIOR TO THE SHARING OUT OF THE MONEY. HE HOPES HIS DAUGHTERS WILL CARE FOR THE "POOR ORPHAN", SARAH HEAD DURING HER MINORITY. SARAH AND HER SISTER, ANN COTTERILL HEAD TO HAVE £10 EACH WHEN HIS EXECUTORS WILL THINK IT MOST USEFUL FOR THEM.
   IF THEY BOTH DIE, THEIR LEGACIES WILL GO TO HIS FOUR DAUGHTERS.
   HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND ALL UTENSILS, HIS CLOTHES, LINEN, BOOKS, PLATE TO BE EQUALLY SHARED BY HIS DAUGHTERS.
   WITNESSES: JOHN LITTLE TANNTON AND THOMAS SUTTON.
   PROVED 26th JUNE 1826

MARTEN SEE TAPLIN

PLATER SEE GOOD

21. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[                                     ]
[                                        ]
[                                        ]
[                                        ]
ALSO
HANNAH POTTER
[                       NOVEMBER 1831]
[                           ]
ALSO
WILLIAM EDWARD POTTER
[                              1863?]
[                           ]

22. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED DANIEL RATCLIFFE
BORN JAN 14th 18[40]
DIED DEC 1st 19[16]
ALSO ELIZA ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN [ ] 1st 1842
DIED [ ] 1911

1881 CENSUS, ALFRED RATCLIFFE, FLY PROPRIETOR (LIGHT CARRIAGES), WEEK STREET
(SEE INTERIOR)

23. TABLET (FORMERLY ON AN INTERIOR WALL?)

A FILIAL MEMORIAL
TO THE
REVD. GEORGE HAMBLY ROWE
WHO HAVING IRREPROACHABLY DISCHARGED
THE DUTIES OF A
WESLEYAN MINISTER
NEARLY 42 YEARS
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH THE 4th 1850
IN THE 64th YEAR OF HIS AGE
AND WAS INTERRED IN FRONT OF THIS CHAPEL
"At Eve his Summons came,
He started up to Hear,
The Mortal Arrow Pierced his Frame,
He Fell? ? but [felt?] no Fear"

24. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
BETHANIA RUCK
WIFE OF JOSHUA RUCK
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
26th OF OCTOBER 1833 AGED 36 YEARS
"Hark [ ] the Sky,
Happy are the Faithful Dead,
In the Lord who Sweetly Die,
They from all[ ]"

1826 PIGOT DIRECTORY, JOSLHUA RUCK, PAWNBROKER.

25. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SHADGETT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 16th 1821
AGED 44? YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 2 SONS AND 1 DAUGHTER
JOSEPH, BENJAMIN AND FANNY
ALSO THE ABOVE BENJAMIN SHADGETT
WHO DIED JAN 21st 1841
AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO FANNY WIFE OF JOHN SHADGETT
WHO DIED JAN 18th 1841
AGED 70? YEARS
ALSO EDWARD HENRY HER SON
WHO DIED SEPT [ ] 1854
AGED 62 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL , NOT DATED (IN FULL)
JOHN SHADGETT, CARRIER OF MAIDSTONE.
   "THIS IS MY WILL THE HOLE OF MY PROPERTY FOR MY WIFE AS LONG AS SHE LIVES EXCEPT SHE SHALL MARY AGANE THEN TO COME TO MY CHILDREN BUT IF SHE SHALL BEE SINGLE TO ENJOY IT TO HER END THE HOLE AFTER THAT SEAGER'S HOUSE TO COME TO JOSEPH AND CUTLER'S HOUSE AND FIELD TO BENJAMIN AND BOOTH'S HOUSE TO FAINNY MY STOCK AND TRADE TO BE PARTED FROM TO BE ADVISER TO LET ANY STEDY PERSON WILL FIND ANSWER RGEIR? PURPOSES MY STOCK AND TRADE IS WORTH TO ANY MAN £500 POUNDS AND THE MONEY TO BE PUT TO USE OR APIECE OF LAND BOUGHT TO BILD SUM COTEGE BILT ONE ALL THE BOOK DEBTS TO BE GOT IN AMEDELEY AND THERE IS MORE THAN A NUF TO SHARES I SHOU;D LIKE THE BOYS TO BE PUT PRENTES TO TRADE THAT THEY SHOULD LIKE AND THARE MOTHER TO SIST THEM IN DISON MANNER BUT NOTHER MORE THAN BECOME DISON."
   NOT SIGNED, NO WITNESSES.

AFFIDAVIT 21st NOVEMBER 1821
   FANNY, HIS WIDOW, JOHN HENTY OF MAIDSTONE, SHOE MAKER AND SARAH DAVIS OF THREE TUNS COURT, SOUTHWARK, SPINSTER, ARE SWORN.
   HENTY WAS WELL ACQUAINTED WITH SHADGETT AND IS FAMILIAR WITH HIS MANNER OF SPELLING AND HANDWRITING. HE STATED THAT SHADGETT HAD TOLD HIM HOW HE WANTED HIS PROPERTY TO BE DISBURSED AND THAT HIS WILL FOLLOWS THE SAME ORDER. HE SAW SHADGETT WRITING THE WILL AT A BUREAU AND BELIEVES THE WILL HE HAS EXAMINED ID THE SAME DOCUMENT. HENTY FOUND THE WILL IN THE SAME BUREAU, NO OTHER WILL WAS FOUND.
   SARAH DAVIS WAS ALSO WELL ACQUAINTED WITH SHADGETT AND WAS FAMILIAR WITH HIS SPELLING AND HANDWRITING, SHE HAS CAREFULLY EXAMINED THE WILL AND DECLARES IT TO BE IN SHADGETT'S HAND.
   WIDOW FANNY HAS SEARCH HER HUSBAND'S PAPERS BUT FOUND NO OTHER WILL. SHE STATES HER CHILDREN ARE MINORS, JOSEPH AND BENJAMIN ARE 14, UPWARDS AND FANNY IS 11, UPWARDS. FANNY SIGNS THE AFFIDAVIT WITH HER MARK.
   PROVED 5th DECEMBER 1821

IN PIGOT'S 1826 DIRECTORY JOHN'S WIDOW FANNY SHADGETT IS CARRYING ON THE BUSINESS AS A CARRIER FROM MAIDSTONE TO LONDON, BASED AT WEEK STREET.

SMITH SEE BENSTED

26. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JABEZ WILLIAM STEVENSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED [    ] OCTOBER 1827
[                           ]
[                                          ]

27. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH TAPLIN
LATE OF BLOCKLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
DIED FEB 3rd 1845
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN MARTEN
LATE OF CANTERBURY
[ ]
[ ]

28. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM TELFER
OF LANGHOLME IN THE
COUNTY OF DUMFRIESHIRE
SCOTLAND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 27th? OF AUGUST 1830
AGED 26 YEARS

29. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
CHARLES WEBB
WHO DIED JUNE 29th? 1846
AGED 49 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND 3? CHILDREN
ALSO RICHARD HENRY
SON OF CHARLES AND SARAH WEBB
WHO DIED FEB 9th? 1838
AGED 2 YEARS & 3 MONTHS

30. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF SARAH WHEATLEY
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE 6th OF FEBRUARY
1830 AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO OF JOHN WHEATLEY
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOV 30th 1851
IN THE 43rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO WILLIAM WHEATLEY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1855
AGED 62 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 19th APRIL 1844
JOHN WHEATLEY OF THE FOUNTAIN INN, MAIDSTONE, VICTUALLER AND TAILOR.
HE WISHES TO BE BURIED IN A PLAIN AND INEXPENSIVE MANNER.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
RESIDUE OF REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO WIFE SOPHIA, ABSOLUTELY.
    BUT IF HIS WIFE DIES IN HIS LIFETIME, THEN HIS ESTATE TO HER TWO CHILDREN BY HER FORMER HUSBAND SAMUEL SOAMES, THAT IS, EDWARD AND LAURA , EQUALLY SHARED, SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, ETC.
   HIS WIFE AND WILLIAM LOGAN OF HIGH STREET, MAIDSTONE, BAKER ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: SAMUEL VIGOR, 64 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, TAILOR AND JOHN HARRIS OF BANK STREET, TAILOR.

AFFIDAVIT 24th APRIL 1852
   JOHN HARRIS IS SWORN AND STATES THAT WHEATLEY SIGNED THE WILL IN HIS AND VIGOR'S PRESENCE AND THAT THEY BOTH WITNESSED THE WILL IN WHEATLEY'S AND EACH OTHER'S PRESENCE.
   PROVED 28thL APRIL 1852

31. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN WILES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST? 9Th 1850
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO H[ARRIE]TT HIS WIFE
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] 1873
AGED [69] YEARS

1841 CENSUS, WATERMAN OF FAIRMEADOW

32. HEADSTONE

[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD WILLIAMS
OF THIS PARISH
[ ]
[ ]

END

Index of Names - from gravestones only

Names Index
BAKER 1,2
BALDWIN 14
BEECHING 3
BENSTED 15
BENYARD 16
BLACKSTOCK 17
BRYANT 4

FILEY 15

GOOD 18
GRAY 19
HAMBLY 23
HARRIS 6
HEWITT 5

IVENS 6

LADBROOK 20
LEAVER 9

MARTEN 27
PLATER 18
POTTER 21

RATCLIFFE 7, 22
ROWE 23
RUCK 24

SHADGETT 25
SMITH 8, 9, 15
STANDEN 10
STEVENSON 26
TAPLIN 27
TEBBUTT 11
TELFER 28

WEBB 29
WHEATLEY 30
WILES 31
WILLIAMS 32
WRAITH 12, 13

Jacob Scott 01/08/2016 Jacob Scott 01/08/2016

Monumental inscriptions in the churchyard of All Saints Church, Maidstone

Monumental inscriptions in the churchyard of All Saints Church, Maidstone, including concise wills, some directory notes, newspaper reports and photographs. By D.E. Williams 2016.

Introduction
My thanks to the vicar, the Reverend Ian Parrish and members of his congregation for their friendly welcome and interest in this transcription. I would also like to thank Ted Connell for his work in putting this and other monumental inscriptions onto the Kent Archaeological Society’s website.
   All Saints Church, Maidstone, which was built by Archbishop Courtney, from 1395, is a major church building in the perpendicular style, the finest of this style in Kent. The interior is over 90 feet in width, with an equally impressive length and height. The pavement is "choc a bloc" with ledger stones, mainly of the 18th and 19th centuries (inscriptions can be seen online on the church website). There are some impressive medieval tombs, including that of Archbishop Courtney, himself. Other monuments to note are the Astley monument with life sized figures wrapped in shrouds, inspired by the monument of John Donne in St. Pauls cathedral and the monument of Lawrence Washington, died 1619, a relative of General George Washington, with the Washington coat of arms, including "stars and stripes", from which the American flag derives.
   The churchyard is rather smaller than one might expect from the scale of the church and contains no earlier, readable monuments, than the late 17th century.
   I have divided the churchyard, taking advantage of the paths, into 5 sections, A, B, C, D and E. (section F is the detached burial ground, east of the church, behind the archbishop's tithe barn)
Section A is a narrow area, to the west of the church; section B is on the south of the church and west of the path from the medieval priests' college to the church; section C is east of the latter path and extends to the path which runs from near the south east corner of the churchyard past the east end of the church and which is used as a public thoroughfare, there being no footpath on this part the adjacent road. Section D is the section east of the latter path and is adjacent to the road. Section E is north of the church on each side of the path which leads to the main entrance of the church.
   Section F is the detached burial ground across the road from the church and east of the archbishops' stone tithe barn. The footpath through this ground is also a public thoroughfare. All, but one, of the headstones have been moved to the east and north walls
   In the churchyard, some of the ledger stones have been resited, in fairly modern times, on the paved areas and are included in the adjoining sections.
   Many of the monumental are eroded, especially those of portland stone, some completely.. I have done my best to be accurate but some mistakes are likely to slip through. I have not checked dates in the parish registers due to the pressure on time it would incur but have made use of the family search and the genealogist websites. I am sure I could have transcribed more inscriptions by using chalk to enhance the worn stones. But I did not seek permission because I felt inhibited, not wanting to encourage graffiti on this very public site in the middle of the town.
   The layout of the inscriptions follows the originals, I have not tried to follow the original fonts and hope that the concise wills put some flesh on the bones.
   I have not attempted to map the churchyard and position of the monuments, this being well beyond my ability but hope my simple photographic guide will make it clear where the sections are located. It should be borne in mind that if anyone should wish to locate a particular monument those in the worse condition will be difficult to identify unless the weather and sunlight are most. Favourable, raking sunlight can sometimes be vital but this is hindered in some areas by tree cover.
                                                                      D.E. Williams, Borstal, Rochester, St. Andrew's day 2016

Visual guide to sections

Section A from the north

Section B from the west.

Section B is on the right, section C on the left.
To the South, the Medieval College of Priests.

Section D, from the south.
The Sabb chest tomb, right.

Section E from the east

Section F, the detached extension, from the north.

MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS IN THE CHURCHYARD

SECTION A - WEST OF THE CHURCH

1. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARY JANE ALLEN DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND AMY ALLEN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED DECEMBER THE 24th 1790
AGED 7 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THEIR SON DIED NOV THE 24th 1791
AGED 20 MONTHS
ALSO CHARLES THEIR SON DIED DEC THE 28th 1798
AGED 20 MONTHS
ALSO ELIZH. THEIR DAUGHTER DIED MARCH THE 29th
1801 AGED 2 YEARS & 2 MONTHS
ALSO SUSAN THEIR DAUGHTER DIED NOV THE 10th
AGED 1 YEAR & 8 MONTHS
ALSO SUSAN EMILY THEIR DAUGHTER DIED
SEPT THE 7th 1806 AGED 2 YEARS & 10 MONTHS
ALSO AMY THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED JAN 3rd
1810 AGED [ ] [Y[EARS

2. SMALL HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE ANSELL
WHO DIED 26th SEPT 1837
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELEANOR HOSMER
HIS WIDOW
WHO DIED 21st JANUARY 1838
AGED 74 YEARS

3. SMALL HEADSTONE

SACRED
[TH THE] MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE APPEELO[ ]
[WHO DIED] THE 20th FEBRUARY
18[ ] AGED 58 YEARS

4. SMALL HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ANN DAUGHTER OF JAMES &
ELIZH. BARNES WHO DIED
THE 28th OF SEPT 1791 AGED 2
[YEARS] AND 10 MONTHS
(More buried beneath Paving)

5. TABLET, HIGH ON WEST CHURCHYARD WALL

[IN MEMORY OF]
WM. BEALE ? [ ] OF THIS TOWN
[WHO DIED] 24th JUNE 1775 ? AGED [ ] YEARS
30C[ ]TS ?
ALSO MARTHA AND ELIZABETH HIS DAUGHTER [WHO DIED IN]
THEIR INFANCY
MRS ELIZTH. BEALE DIED AUG 13th? 18[ ]
AGED 90 YEARS

6. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE BOORMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE THE 12th 1815
IN THE 21st YEAR OF HIS AGE

7. LONG TABLET ON WEST WALL OF CHURCHYARD

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS BRATTLE
OF THIS TOWN SON OF THE ABOVE NAMED ?
JAMES BRATTLE DIED IN LONDON
APRIL 6th 1794 BURIED
BLACKFRIARS, SURREY AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO JAMES BRATTLE HIS SON DIED
AND BURIED IN FRANCE 1813 AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO HARRIOT THIRD DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS AND SARAH BRATTLE
DIED SEPT 17th 1810 AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH THEIR SECOND DAUGHTER
DIED DEC 25th 1835 AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO THEIR CHILDREN DIED IN INFANCY
ALSO SARAH BRAZIER THEIR ELDEST
DAUGHTER WIFE OF JOHN SUTTON, MASON OF
THIS TOWN DIED DEC 25th 1826 AGED 21 (or 24) YEARS
SHE LEFT ISSUE ONE SON JOHN
ALSO SARAH BRATTLE WIFE OF
THOMAS BRATTLE
OED OCT 19th 1830 AGED 54 YEARS
LEFT SURVIVING THREE SONS & ONE DAUGHTER
(VIZ) WILLIAM BRAZIER, JOHN THOMAS
BRAZIER AND HARRIOT

1839 PIGOT'S DIRECTORY: BRAZIER BRATTLE, STONE STREET, TAILOR; THOMAS BRATTLE, GABRIEL'S HILL, TAILOR; WILLIAM BRATTLE, TAILOR.

8. SMALL HEADSTONE

G. ? BOWER
DIED IN HIS INFANCY
1800

9. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF LIEUT.
PEARSON BOYS R.N.
WHO DIED APRIL 6th 1838
AGED 75
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES LOWEY, M.D., R.N.
NATIVE OF DONOUGHMORE
NEAR NEWRY, IRELAND
WHO DIED AT MAIDSTONE
ON THE [5th FEBRUARY] 1855
[Flaked Away]

P.C.C. WILL DATED 2nd JANUARY 1850 (SIGNED THE 4th JANUARY)JAMES LOWEY, SURGEON, R.N., NOW OF MAIDSTONE.
WIFE, ANN, SON THOMAS, M.D., SURGEON R.N. AND ESTEEMED FRIEND, CHARLES BEAUMONT, PAYMASTER AND PURSER, R.N., OF MAIDSTONE, TO BE EXECUTORS.
   TO HIS WIFE, ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE, PLATE. LINEN, CHINA, EARTHEN AND GLASS WARES, WINES AND SPIRITS, MONEY IN THE KENTISH BANK, EARL STREET AND £500 LIFE INSURANCE IN THE GUARDIAN OFFICE, LONDON. HIS SHARES IN THE QUINTEO? MEXICAN MINING COMPANY FOR HER LIFETIME. THE INTEREST ON HIS MONEY IN THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND HIS GAS SHARES. ALL OTHER SHARES AND BONDS IN A TIN BOX IN THE KENTISH BANK, WHICH IS NEVER TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BANK, UNLESS TWO OF HIS EXECUTORS THINK IT WILL BE BEST TO REINVEST IT.
   TO SON THOMAS TWO HOUSES IN KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, OCCUPIED BY MR DRIVER AND MRS MARSHALL; TO DAUGHTER ANN LEEKS, THE RENTS OF SIX COTTAGES IN INFLEXIBLE ROW, MAIDSTONE, FOR HER LIFETIME; AFTER HER DEATH TO HER HUSBAND, EDWARD LEEKS AND AFTER HIS DEATH, TO THEIR CHILDREN EQUALLY SHARED. AFTER TESTATOR'S WIFE'S DEATH AN EQUAL DIVISION TO BE MADE OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE, ONE HALF TO DAUGHTER ANN FOR HER LIFETIME, THEN AS BEFORE. THE OTHER HALF OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE TO SON THOMAS AND HALF THE INCOME FROM THE SHARES IN THE TIN BOX, MONEY TO BE INVESTED IN SON'S NAME IN 3% CONSOLS. IF HE IS ABROAD THE EXECUTORS TO INVEST PROCEEDS IN THEIR NAMES. ANN'S SHARE TO REMAIN IN BOX AND PROCEEDS INVESTED IN HER NAME.
   WITNESSES: ( ? ) SPENCER, WINE MERCHANT, MAIDSTONE AND GEORGE SPENCER, WINE MERCHANT, MAIDSTONE.

CODICIL DATED 25th FEBRUARY 1852
IF MARY ROWLAND LEEKS OR OTHER CHILDREN OF EDWARD AND ANN LEEKS, DIED BEFORE THEM, THEN AFTER DEATH OF EDWARD LEEKS, THE HALF SHARE OF HIS PROPERTY IN THE TIN BOX AS WELL AS THE SIX COTTAGES CALLED INFLEXIBLE ROW TO REVERT TO SON THOMAS (NOW OF WEST MALLING).
REST OF WILL RATIFIED.
   WITNESSES: C. BEAUMONT, PURSER, ROYAL NAVY., MAIDSTONE AND HENRY WALLIS, PURSER, ROYAL NAVY, MAIDSTONE.

AFFIDAVIT DATED 19th APRIL 1855
CHARLES BEAUMONT, ONE OF THE WITNESSES TO CODICIL, IS SWORN. HE AFFIRMS HE WITNESSED THE CODICIL IN THE PRESENCE OF THE TESTATOR AND THE OTHER WITNESS AND THAT THEY SIGNED IT IN HIS PRESENCE.

PROVED 2? APRIL 1855

10. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF THOMAS BULCOCK
DIED MARCH 2nd? 1790? AGED 62 YEARS

11. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF SAMUEL [COLE]
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 23rd ? DAY OF NOVEMBER 1796
IN THE 73rd YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO ROBERT HER SON [WHO DIED]
[ ] JUNE 1744 AGED 10 MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
SAMUEL COLE
WHO DIED THE 16th OF JUNE 1797
AGED 77 YEARS

P. C.C. WILL DATED 9th MAY 1797
SAMUEL COLE, CORK CUTTER OF MAIDSTONE.
"OLD AND INFIRM". AFTER HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, THE REST AND RESIDUE OF HIS ESTATE, STOCK IN TRADE, ETC., TO NIECE, ANN COLEWHO HAS LIVED WITH HIM FOR MANY YEARS. SHE IS HIS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: WILLIAM CHARLES AND JOHN ROFFE

CODICIL
HE GIVES £50 TO JOSEPH MEDLEY, MARGARET WHITEHEAD AND THOMAS BROWN'S DAUGHTER, COUSIN TO THE ABOVE JOSEPH MEDLEY AND MARHARET ?, NOW LIVING AT NEWLAND NEAR HULL HIS LATE WIFE'S RELATIONS, TO BE EQUALLY DIVIDED AMONG THEM.TO HIS NEPHEWS AND NIECES, JOHN COLE, MARY WADWORTH, THOMAS COLE, MARGARET COLE, THOMAS NODES AND JOHN BROOK, £50 EQUALLY DIVIDED.
SIGNS WITH A MARK.
WITNESSES: WILLIAM CHARLES AND ROBERT HILLS
PROVED 24th JULY 1797

12. LEDGER, PART OF PATH

BENEATH THIS STONE
LIE THE REMAINS OF
WILLIAM COLLENS
WHO DIED MAY 11th 1830 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 11th OF NOVEMBER 18[ ]
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO JANE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 18th OF AUGUST 1834
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO OF
JAMES COLLENS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM COLLENS
AND JANE HIS WIFE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER [ ]
AGED 64 YEARS

13. TABLET ON SOUTH WALL

IN MEMORY OF
THO. COOPER WHO DIED THE
4th OF JUNE 1774 AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO ANN HIS WIFE DIED THE 10th
APRIL 1773 AGED 34 YEARS

CRITTENDEN SEE DAVIS

14. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT DAVIS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 27th OF MAY
183[8] AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO THREE GRANDCHILDREN DIED IN INFANCY
JOHN, HARRIET AND GEORGE
ALSO REBECCA
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
ROBERT DAVIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 8th OF APRIL 1848
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO THREE GRANDCHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
VIZ. ELIZABETH CRITTENDEN DIED
THE 25th OF FEBRUARY 1828 AGED 6 MONTHS
ROBERT CRITTENDEN DIED THE 2nd
OF NOVEMBER 1831 AGED 1 YEAR
ELLEN CRITTENDEN DIED THE 27th
OF MAY 1838 AGED 3 YEARS
ANN CRITTENDEN DIED [       ]
[                   ] AGED 11 MONTHS
[                                                     ]
[                         ] AGED 1 YEAR AND 7 MONTHS

P.C.C. WILL DATED 27th APRIL 1836ROBERT DAVIS, DRAPER OF MAIDSTONE
SON, ROBERT OF CANTERBURY, SHOPKEEPER AND SON IN LAW, JOHN CRUTTENDEN (sic) OF MAIDSTONE, PLUMBER AND GLAZIER, ARE E3XECUTORS. WIFE REBECCA TO HAVE THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA AND ALL OTHER GOODS AND EFFECTS IN HIS HOUSE, FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, THE GOODS TO BE SOLD AND THE PROCEEDS TO BE PART OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE. HIS HOUSE IN UNION STREET AND THREE COTTAGES ON THE EAST SIDE OF SANDLING ROAD, LATELY BOUGHT FROM WILLIAM COBB OF MAIDSTONE, BUILDER, AND OTHER REAL ESTATE, TO EXECUTORS UPON TRUST.
    THE NET RENTS TO HIS WIFE FOR HER LIFETIME, AFTER HER DEATH, THE PROPERTIES TO BE SOLD. THEY CAN ALSO BE SOLD DURING HER LIFETIME WITH HER CONSENT.
PROCEEDS TO BE INVESTED IN GOVERNMENT STOCKS, THE ANNUAL INTEREST TO HIS WIFE FOR HER LIFETIME.
    ALL HIS READY MONEY, SECURITIES, DEBTS OWED, PERSONAL ESTATE AND AND EFFECTS, EXCEPT THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC., UPON TRUST,. HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID. RESIDUE TO BE INVESTED IN GOVERNMENT STOCK, INTEREST TO HIS WIFE FOR HER LIFETIME. HIS ESTATE TO BE HELD IN TRUST FOR HIS CHILDREN WHO ARE LIVING AT THE TIME OF HIS WIFE'S DEATH.
   HE HAS ADVANCED TO SON JAMES, £150, HIS TRUSTEES TO ALLOW JAMES TO KEEP THIS BUT IT IS TO BE CONSIDERED PART OF HIS SHARE OF THE ESTATE. IF ANY OTHER OF HIS CHILDREN ARE IN DEBT TO HIM, THE DEBT IS TO BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE. TRUSTEES TO PAY TOWARDS THE MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION OF HIS CHILDREN ALL OR PART OF THE ANNUAL PROCEEDS FROM HIS ESTATE. THEY CAN PLACE THE CHILDREN "OUT IN THE WORLD" IN TRADE OR BUSINESS.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM WHITE, C.H. ASHBURY AND R. WILLIAM PARSONS, CLERK TO MR WILDES, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE
   PROVED 14th NOVEMBER 1838

FRASER SEE HOLLINGWORTH

15. TABLET ON SOUTH WALL

TO THE MEMORY OF S[EVEN CHILDREN]
OF
JOHN VINE AND MARY HALL
ELLINOR PICKARD DIED MAY 3rd 1807
GRACE EMILY DIED JULY 27th
[ ] 1821
MERCY DIED JULY 31st
EMILY BORN SEPT 7th 1822 DIED FEB 17th 1827
EMILY BORN JAN 9th 1827 DIED APRIL 10th 1829
CHARLES FREDERIC DIED APR 2nd 1832
"Suffer the Little Children to Come unto Me
and Forbid them Not"
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
MRS ELLINOR TEVERILL
(MOTHER OF THE ABOVE MARY HALL)
WHO DIED DEC 21st 1824 AGED 79 YEARS
J.V.HALL DIED SEPT 22nd 1869 AGED 89

PIGOT'S DIRECTORY 1839JOHN VINE HALL AND SON, BOOK SELLERS AND STATIONERS; DISTRIBUTOR OF STAMPS; ENGRAVERS AND COPPER PLATE PRINTERS; PUBLISHER OF "MAIDSTONE JOURNAL"; BOOK BINDERS; WINE AND SPIRIT DEALERS; AGENT FOR NORWICH UNION.

16. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN CHARLES HOADLEY
SON OF
CHARLES AND MARY HOADLEY
NEARLY 6 YEARS ORGANIST
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC [ ]
AGED 26 YEARS

17. PORTLAND STONE CHEST TOMB

HOLLINGWORTH TOMB

NORTH SIDE
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN DAUGHTER OF JOHN & MARY HOLLINGWORTH
HIS SECOND WIFE WHO DIED THE 8th OF JUNE 1770
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO JOHN THEIR SON WHO DIED THE 11th OF FEBRUARY
1776 AGED 22 YEARS
AND 4 CHILDREN DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

SOUTH SIDE
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN HOLLINGWORTH OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 12th OF MARCH 1790 AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO MARY HOLLINGWORTH HIS WIFE
DIED JAN 27th 1807 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO HUGH ANDREW FRASER
LATE MAJOR 42nd ROYAL HIGHLANDERS
DIED JAN 3rd 1853 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES ANN RELICT OF THE ABOVE
HUGH ANDREW FRASER DIED 30th NOV 1873 AGED 65 YEARS

WEST END
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN HOLLINGWORTH
OF TUNBURY COURT
[DIED] [    ] MARCH 1806 [        ]
[                    ] ELDEST SON OF
[JOHN?] HOLLINGWORTH
[                                                 ]
[                                     ]
EAST END, (VERY CLOSE TO CHURCH WALL, HAS TOMB BEEN MOVED?)

TO THE
MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
THOMAS ROBT.
HOLLINGWORTH
GENT. OF BOXLEY
WHO DIED THE 4th
OF MAY 1806
AGED 33? YEARSELIZABETH
DAUR. OF THOS, ROBT.
& MARY HOLLINGWORTH
DIED JULY 2nd 1807
AGED 5 ? YEARS
THOMAS ROBERT
HOLLINGWORTH
WHO DIED THE 11th OF MARCH
1826
AGED 62 YEARS

P.C.C. WILL DATED 22nd APRIL 1788JOHN HOLLINGWORTH, GENTLEMAN.(LICENSEE OF THE "BULL" IN 1748, CHURCHWARDEN IN 1774)
   ALL HIS REAL ESTATE TO WIFE MARY FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, TO HIS CHILDREN, ELIZABETH OLLIVE, WIDOW, BENJAMIN, FINCH AND THOMAS ROBERT, FOR EVER. TO THOMAS OLLIVE OF GOUDHURST, GENTLEMAN, £1,000 3% CONSOLIDATED BAN ANNUITIES, UPON TRUST.
   INTEREST FROM THIS TO BE PAID TO WIDOW MARY FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, THE STOCK TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THEIR CHILDREN IN EQUAL SHARES.
TO WIFE MARY, £400 STOCK IN THE ABOVE ANNUITIES AND £200 CASH, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA AND GLASS.
   TO NIECE ANN HARRANCE SPENCER, £50; TO HIS SONS, FINCH AND THOMAS, £400 EACH; THOMAS CAN CARRY ON FARMING BUSINESS FOR HIS AND HIS BROTHERS, BENJAMIN AND FINCH AND SISTER ELIZABETH'S BENEFITS.
   AFTER PAYMENT OF DEBTS, LEGACIES, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, THE RESIDUE OF PERSONAL AND REAL ESTATE, TO BE DIVIDED EQUALLY AMONG HIS CHILDREN.
SONS FINCH AND THOMAS ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: MARTHA HUNT, RUTH LEIGH HILLES ? AND STEPHEN LAMPREY

CODICIL DATED 22nd OCTOBER 1789
   HE HAS BEQUEATHED TO THOMAS OLLIVE, £1,000 3% BANK ANNUITIES, UPON TRUST; IF TESTATOR HAS NOT GOT THE £1,000 STOCK AT HIS DEATH, THEN HIS EXECUTORS WILL MAKE THE SUM UP FROM SELLING SOME OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE. HE REVOKES THAT PART OF HIS WILL GIVING SON THOMAS POWER TO CARRY ON FARM BUSINESS, NOW THOMAS CAN CARRY IT ON WITH FINCH, SAME CONDITIONS AS BEFORE.
   WITNESSES: GEORGE BURR, THOMAS NICHOLSON AND STEPHEN LAMPREY
   PROVED 23rd FEBRUARY 1791

P.C.C. WILL DATED 7th MARCH 1826
THOMAS HOLLINGWORTH, OF HAYLE PLACE, LOOSE, ESQUIRE.
   APPOINTS WIFE ELIZABETH AND SONS ROBERT, DENNIS, THOMAS AND JOHN, EXECUTORS AND GUARDIANS OF HIS MINOR CHILDREN. IF THOMAS AND JOHN ARE UNDER 21, THEN THE OTHERS WILL ACT. HE CONFIRMS HIS MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AND GIVES HIS WIFE IF SHE REMAINS UNMARRIED HIS SHARE OF SEVERAL PAPER MILLS. AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, THESE GO TO SONS, THOMAS AND JOHN. IF EITHER DIED PRE 21, THAT SHARE TO SON OLLIVE. IF BOTH THOMAS AND JOHN DIE, THEN HALF THE SHARE GIES TO OLLIVE THE OTHER HALF TO HIS OTHER CHILDREN, INCLUDING FRANCES ANN, MARY WIFE OF STEPHEN WHITEHILL.
   SISTER ELIZABETH OLLIVE HAS AN ANNUITY OF £100 FOR LIFE; RELATION ANN FANAURE? OF BUNSASH, SUSSEX , SPINSTER HAS AN ANNUITY OF £10 FOR LIFE
TO THE CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL, MAIDSTONE, £50 AND TO THE BLUE COAT SCHOOL, £50; TO THE FOREMEN OF HIS MILLS, £10 EACH
   WITNESSES: ROBERT MITCHELL, WILLIAM SCUDAMORE AND GEORGE LANGRIDGE

CODICIL DATED 7th MARCH 1826
TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOL AT LOOSE, £50
   WITNESSES AS ON WILL
PROVED 29th NOVEMBER 1829, POWER RESERVED TO ROBERT, DENNIS AND JOHN HOLLINGWORTH.

ONE OF THE HOLLINGWORTH MILLS WAS TURKEY MILL. THIS WAS SOLD TO THOMAS, ROBERT AND FINCH HOLLINGWORTH IN 1794 BY JAMES WHATMAN, FOR £32,000.
   THE BROTHERS ORIGINALLY OPERATED THE MILL WITH WILLIAM BALSTON WHO HAD EXPECTED TO TAKE OVER FROM WHATMAN. HE LEFT THE PARTNERSHIP IN 1805 AND SET UP A NEW MILL AT SPRINGFIELD.
   IN 1806 COPYRIGHT OF "J. WHATMAN" WAS TRANSFERRED TO BALSTON, ENDING PRODUCTION OF THIS PAPER AT TURKEY MILL. IN 1859 TURKEY MILL WATERMARK WAS SOLD TO BALSTON'S TWO SONS. PAPER AFTERWARDS MADE AT TURKEY MILL WAS KNOWN AS "ORIGINAL TURKEY MILL" OF "O.T.M." AND "T AND J HOLLINGWORTH".
   THESE PAPERS WERE USED BY MANY FAMOUS WATER COLOUR ARTISTS OF THE DAY, THE MOST CELEBRATED BEING J.M.W. TURNER.

P.C.C. WILL DATED 28th MAY 1854
HUGH ANDREW FRASER, ESQUIRE, LT. COLONEL H.M. ARMY.
   ALL DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID FROM HIS PERSONAL ESTATE. ALL HIS ESTATE TO HIS WIFE, FRANCES, WHO IS EXECUTOR.
    WITNESSES: THOMAS HOLLINGWORTH AND JOHN HOLLINGWORTH
    PROVED 5th APRIL 1855

18. TABLET ON SOUTH WALL

IN MEMORY
OF JOHN HUBBARD WHO DIED
MARCH THE 25th 1768 AGED 42 YEARS

19. HEADSTONE

HERE FRANCIS JARRATT LIES, "WHAT THEN
FRANK, WHEN HIS MASTER CALLS WILL RISE AGAIN"
DIED MARCH 18th 1799
AGED 68
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED AS A TOKEN OF
RESPECT FOR THE MEMORY OF A MAN
OF SINGULAR WIT AND NATIVE HONESTY

20. HEADSTONE AND BODYSTONE

[                                 ]
JOHN JEFFERYS
[                              ]
[                                 ]
[                               ]
     [       ] OCT. 13th 1777
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE [          ]
[            ] APRIL [         ]
AGED 43 YEARS
[                     ] DAUGHTER
[                                    ]
[                            ]

21. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JAMES LEMMON
WHO DIED DEC 8th 1816 AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 12th 1819 AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO THO. LEMMON SON OF THE ABOVE
LATE OF ROCHESTER
WHO DIED NOV 23rd 1857 AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE SON OF THOMAS
AND FELICIA LEMMON
[WHO] DIED AUG 17th 1825 AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN 17th 1834 ? AGED 5 WEEKS
ALSO FELICIA ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED] JULY 12th [1844] AGED [ ]

LOWEY SEE BOYS

22. LEDGER, PART OF PATH

IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF RICHD. MILES?
WHO DIED JAN 30th 1804 ?
AGED 70 YEARS

23. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GRACE THE WIFE OF
WILLIAM MORGAN
OF BARNSTAPLE IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th NOV 1805
IN THE 66th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF
MARGARET THE WIFE OF
JOHN WILLIAMS OF SOMERSET
WHO DIED ON THE 1st? OF SEPTEMBER 1816
IN THE 82
82nd YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF
JOSEPH LANGDON MORGAN
OF THIS TOWN SON OF THE ABOVE
GRACE & WILLIAM MORGAN
WHO DIED ON THE [    ] OF AUGUST 1850
1N THE [     ] YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO OF
ANN RELICT OF THE ABOVE
JOSEPH LANGDON MORGAN
WHO DIED [          ] DECEMBER 1853
IN THE [    ] YEAR OF HER AGE

P.C.C. WILL DATED 30th MARCH 1850JOSEPH MORGAN, GENTLEMAN, (IN PIGOT'S DIRECTORY, 1824, A SADDLER).
   AFTER DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, ALL OF HIS ESTATE TO HIS WIFE ANN, FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, TO SON WILLIAM, FOR EVER.
   TO SON JOSEPH, AN ANNUITY OF £20, TO COMMENCE AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS MOTHER, AND CHARGED ON HIS REAL ESTATE. ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNISHINGS AND RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE TO SONS WILLIAM AND CHARLES, SHARED EQUALLY. WIFE ANN IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: J.S. CULBILL OF HACKNEY AND GEORGE SPENCER, MAIDSTONE
   PROVED 27th DECEMBER 1850

24. RECTANGULAR STONE SET IN WALL, PROBABLY PANEL OF CHEST TOMB

PETER MUSGROVE]

HERE [LYETH] THE BODY OF PETER [MUSGROVE] PAPERMAKER?
[WHO DEPARTED] [TH]IS LIFE AUGUST [    ] 1701[IN THE [    ] YEAR OF]
[HIS] AGE LEFT ISSUE [3] SONS [& 1 DAUGHTE]R [                              ]
[       ] MARY? WIFE[ OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED     1719                       ]

I AM FAIRLY CONVINCED THIS IS THE MONUMENT OF PETER MUSGROVE, ONE CAN SEE OV IN THE SURNAME SECTION. PETER MUSGROVE WAS BURIED AT ALL SAINTS ON THE 18th OF AUGUST 1701.

CONSISTORY COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 7th AUGUST 1701
PETER MUSGROVE OF MAIDSTONE, PAPERMAKER.
FIRSTLY ALL HIS DEBTS AND FUNERAL COSTS TO BE PAID.
TO HIS SON JOHN, £100 AND ALL HIS WORKING TOOLS AND HALF HIS HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND LEASE OF HIS HOUSE.
TO SON WILLIAM £100 AT THE AGE OF 21.
TO SON ABRAHAM, £100 AT THE AGE OF 21.
TO DAUGHTER MARY, £100 ON DAY OF MARRIAGE OR AT 21.
TO WIFE MARY, FOR HER LIFETIME, HIS HOUSE AT TOVILL OCCUPIED BY HENRY PANKHURST AND AFTER HER DEATH, TO SON PETER, FOR EVER.
RESIDUE TO WIFE MARY WHO IS HIS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: JOHN PINE, JOHN JARUISO AND JOHN MAPLESDEN.
PROVED 14th OCTOBER 1701

25. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF THOS. PIKE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUG
THE 18th 1789 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH
MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECR
THE 31st 1774 AGED 49 YEARS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 15th FEBRUARY 1781THOMAS PIKE OF MAIDSTONE, STAYMAKER
MEN WHO ATTEND HIS FUNERAL TO HAVE HATBANDS AND GLOVES. AFTER HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, ALL HIS REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS PRESENT HOUSEKEEPER, MARY CABBELL, WHO IS ALSO HIS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: JAMES SOMERVELL AND AARON GANT

26. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM THOMAS SON OF
WILLIAM & MARTHA PIKE
WHO DIED AUG 5th 1808
AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO THE BODY OF
[ ] MALE INFANTS
ALSO FANNY? DIED JULY [ ] 181[ ]
AGED 11 MONTHS

27. TABLET ON SOUTH WALL

TABLET ON SOUTH WALL
NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH
WILLIAM SANDS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 17th OF APRIL
1770 IN THE 49th YEAR OF HIS AGE

STEVENS SEE STUBBERSFIELD

28. PORTLAND STONE CHEST TOMB

STUBBERSFIELD

SOUTH SIDE
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN STUBBERSFIELD OF MARDEN
WHO DIED DEC THE 17th 1751 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNAH HIS WIFE WHO DIED
JULY THE 8th 1770 AGED 81 YEARS

NORTH SIDE
IN MEMORY OF
MOSES STEVENS WHO DIED OCTOBER
THE 25th 1761 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE, DAUGHR. OF JOHN AND
SUSANNAH STUBBERSFIELD WHO DIED
MARCH THE 28th 1771 AGED 55 YEARS

EAST END
IN MEMORY OF
MOSES SON
OF MOSES AND
MARY STEVENS
HE DIED SEPT 23rd
1762
AGED 9 YEARS

TEVERILL SEE HALL

29. TABLET ON SOUTH WALL

IN MEMORY OF
ANN DAUGHTER OF THOMAS
AND ANN TURNER WHO DIED 26th ?
NOV 1770 AGED 11 YEARS
ALSO MARY THEIR DAUGHTER [WHO DIED] 27th ?
FEB 1772 AGED [ ]

30. LEDGER, PART OF PATH

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM WALLER
WHO DIED AUGUST 10th 1827
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY ANN WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED FEBRU[ARY] [    ]
[    ] AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD? GRANDSON?
OF THE ABOVE [WHO DIED] [APRI]L [    ] [     ]
[                                             ]

WILLIAMS SEE MORGAN

END OF SECTION A

SECTION B

SOUTH OF THE CHURCH

31. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
DOROTHY WIFE OF
ROBERT BARNARD
WHO DIED JANUARY 6th? 181[ ]
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED ROBERT
BARNARD WHO DIED FEB 14th 1830
AGED 87 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE BY MARY HIS SECOND WIFE
1 SON AND 1 DAUGHTER (VIZ)
ROBERT AND MARY
ALSO MARY BARNARD WIFE
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JUNE 7th 18[52]
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE ROBERT BARNARD
WHO DIED [ ] 18th 1855

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 16th NOVEMBER 1821ROBERT BARNARD OF MAIDSTONE, TAILOR.
   TO WIFE, MARY HIS HOUSE IN MIDDLE ROW AND TWO COTTAGES OCCUPIED BY WILLIAM MEAD AND WILLIAM PETTEN?, ADJOING THE FIRST HOUSE, ALSO ANY OTHER REAL ESTATE, FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, THEN TO HIS TWO CHILDREN, ROBERT AND MARY, EQUALLY SHARED, AT 21 YEARS OF AGE.
   HIS READY MONEY, MONEY INVESTED AND PERSONAL ESTATE, AFTER PAYMENT OF DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, TO HIS WIFE, (INTEREST FROM THE INVESTMENTS), FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, TO HIS TWO CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED, AT 21 YEARS.
   IF BOTH HIS CHILDREN DIE PRE 21 YEARS WITHOUT LAWFUL HEIRS, IN HIS WIFE'S LIFE TIME,THE LATTER LEGACY TO HIS WIFE, ABSOLUTELY.
   HE APPOINTS HIS WIFE, JOHN DAY OF MAIDSTONE, DOCTOR OF MEDICINE AND ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH, SPINSTER (HIS WIFE'S SISTER), EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: JOHN JAMES COOKE, SOLICITOR, WALTER HILLS AND JOHN BUNYARD, HIS CLERKS.
   PROVED 8th JULY 1830 (ELIZABETH GOLDSMITH'S CORRECT NAME GOULDSMITH)

32. WORN LEDGER, PART OF PATH

BENEATH
THIS STONE ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF MARTHA
CHARLTON [BECKETT ?]*
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THEOBALD?
THOMAS CHARLTON [BECKETT?]
WHO DIED THE [ ] JANUARY
1838 AGED 18 ? YEARS
*See No 39

33. HEADSTONE OF SOUTH WALL

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT HAGGAR[D] BENSON
GENTLEMAN
FORMERLY OF THE CITY OF [YORK]
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF FEBRUARY 1829
A[GED] [ ] YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 21st MAY 1817ROBERT BENSON, OF YORK, GENTLEMAN, NOW OF STONE STREET, MAIDSTONE.
   TO SARAH GREENGROVE OF MARDEN, SPINSTER, NOW LIVING WITH HIM, THE DAUGHTER OF BENJAMIN AND SARAH GREENGROVE OF MAIDSTONE, ALL OF HIS MONEY, AND REST OF HIS GOODS, CHATTELS, DEBTS, CLOTHES, READY MONEY, EFFECTS AND ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE IN TOKEN OF HIS "LOVE AND ERNEST ESTEEM AND IN GRATITUDE FOR THE MANY HOURS SHE HAS SACRIFICED TO MY COMOANY IN TIMES OF TROUBLE AND ANXIETY"
   SHE IS HIS EXECUTOR.
   NO WITNESSES.

AFFIDAVIT DATED 25th SEPTEMBER 1830
JOHN FOWLE OF PLEASANT ROW, MAIDSTONE, CARPENTER AND JANE TURRILL, WIFE OF JAMES TURRIL OF 22 GEORGE STREET, GROSVENOR SQUARE, LONDON, ARE SWORN.
   THEY KNEW AND WERE WELL ACQUAINTED WITH BENSON, LATE OF PLEASANT ROW, MAIDSTONE. THEY ARE FAMILIAR WITH HIS HANDWRITING AND SIGNATURE, HAVING SEEN HIM WRITE FREQUENTLY. THEY HAVE CAREFULLY EXAMINED THE WILL AND BELIEVE IT IS IN HIS HAND AND THAT THE SIGNATURE IS AUTHENTIC.
   PROVED 28th SEPTEMBER 1830

34. HEADSTONE

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT BEWLEY OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL THE 25th 1799
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO OF JUDITH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
ROBERT BEWLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH THE 15th 1803
AGED 55 YEARS
G.B. BEWLEY DIED [ ] FEB 1805
AGED 13 MONTHS

35. HEADSTONE

[SACRED]
TO [THE MEMORY OF]
SUS[ANNA WIFE OF]
MR DAVID [BOLGER]
LATE OF GRAVESEND
WHO DIED JULY 9th 1809 AGED [        ]
LEFT SURVIVING 1 SON & 3 DAUGHTERS
VIZ JOHN, ELIZABETH, SOPH[IA]
AND SUSANNA MARIA
ALSO OF ELIZABETH WI[FE OF]
CARTER NYE
[AND] DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIE]D AT [             ] JAN 14th [1837]
[                          ]

36. LARGE SQUARE PEDESTAL

BRENCHLEY

SOUTH SIDE

IN THIS RECEPTACLE
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
SUSANNA THE WIFE OF JOHN BRENCHLEY, ESQ.
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH SMALVELL, ESQ.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 24th 1785
IN THE 52nd? YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF JOHN BRENCHLEY, ESQ.
WHO CLOSED A LIFE OF PROBITY AND PIETY
JULY 23rd 1791 IN THE 67th YEAR OF HIS AGE
WITH THE ESTEEM OF THE GOOD
AND THE GRATITUDE OF THE POOR

WEST SIDE
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN BRENCHLEY, ESQ.
OF WINDERMERE IN THE COUNTY OF WESTMORELAND
AND FORMERLY OF MAIDSTONE
WHO DIED AT PARIS NOV 10th 1847
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO OF ALGERNON GODING BRENCHLEY
OF H.M. [ ] DRAGOONS
THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE JOHN BRENCHLEY, ESQ.
WHO DIED AT SU[ ] JUNE 13th 1841
AGED [ ]3 YEARS
ALSO OF
EDWARD KNATCHBULL BRENCHLEY
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE JOHN BRENCHLEY, ESQ.
WHO DIED AT BRIGHTON DEC 13th 1843
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY ANNE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN BRENCHLEY, ESQ.
WHO DIED AT KENSINGTON NOVEMBER 25th 1858
AGED 71 YEARS

EAST SIDE, CLOSE TO WALL
IN MEMORY OF
ALEXANDER COARE BRENCHLEY
OF MAPLASS HAW, WINDERMERE
SECOND SON OF JOHN BRENCHLEY, ESQ.
WHO DIED OCTOBER 24th 1832
AGED 41? YEARS
ALSO OF JOHN BRENCHLEY, ESQ., M.A. OXON
OF MILLGATE IN THIS COUNTY
ELDEST SON OF THE SAID JOHN BRENCHLEY, ESQ.
DIED AT MILLGATE APRIL 26th 1870
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
JULIUS LUCUS BRENCHLEY, M.A.
OF MILLGATE, KENT
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 24th 1873
AGED 56 YEARS

UNIVERSAL BRITISH DIRECTORY 1791: BANKERS, BRENCHLEY, STACEY, PARKER, SPRINGETT AND PENFOLD. JOHN BRENCHLEY WAS CHURCHWARDEN, 1758, 1759 AND MAYOR OF MAIDSTONE, 1772 AND 1781.BRENCHLEY AND STACEY ALSO HAD A BREWING BUSINESS.
   JULIUS BRENCHLEY WAS A NATURALIST AND COLLECTOR OF ETHNOGRAPHIC ART AND ARTIFACTS, HIS LARGE COLLECTION IS HOUSED IN MAIDSTONE MUSEUM, WHICH ADJOINS BRENCHLEY GARDENS.
   JOSEPH SMALVELL WAS A BREWER OF MAIDSTONE AND WAS MAYOR IN 1747, DIED 1761

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 28th SEPTEMBER 1789JOHN BRENCHLEY OF MAIDSTONE, ESQUIRE.
   APPOINTS COUSIN, EDWARD BRENCHLEY OF SITTINGBOURNE, COACHBUILDER AND HIS FRIEND AND PARTNER, FLINT STACEY OF MAIDSTONE, BREWER AND FRIEND GEORGE BURR OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN, EXECUTORS.
   TO EDWARD BRENCHLEY, £4,000, IN TRUST, TO INVEST IN THE PUBLIC FUNDS.
THE INTEREST OF AN AMOUNT DEEMED TO BE NEEDED, TO BE USED FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION OF EDWARD BRENCHLEY'S SON, JOHN, UNTIL HE IS 21, WHEN THE £4,000 WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO HIM. TO EDWARD BRENCHLEY, A FURTHER £3,000, UPON TRUST, TO BE USED IN THE SAME WAY FOR EDWARD'S SON, CHARLES, THE £3,000 TO BE TRANSFERRED TO HIM AT 21 YEARS. IF EITHER OF THE SONS DIED BEFORE 21, THEN HALF THE LEGACIES TO BE PAID TO THE SURVIVOR.
   IF BOTH SONS OF EDWARD BRENCHLEY DIE UNDER 21 YEARS, THEN HALF OF THE LEGACIES, EQUALLY DIVIDED AMONG THE DAUGHTERS OF EDWARD BRENCHLEY. ALSO TO EDWARD BRENCHLEY, IN TRUST, £2,000, TO DO AS FOR THE £4,000; THE INTEREST FOR THE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION OF SUSANNAH BRENCHLEY, DAUGHTER OF EDWARD BRENCHLEY, UNTIL SHE IS 21 OR MARRIED, WITH HER FATHER'S CONSENT. IS SHE SURVIVES TO 21 OR IS TO MARRY, THE £2,000 TO HER. ALSO TO EDWARD BRENCHLEY, £2,000 UPON TRUST, THE INTEREST TO THE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION OF MARY ANN, ANOTHER DAUGHTER OF EDWARD BRENCHLEY AND THE £2,000 TO HER AS ABOVE.
IF ALL OF EDWARD BRENCHLEY'S CHILDREN DIE PRE 21 YEARS, THEN THE LEGACIES WILL GO INTO TESTATOR'S PERSONAL ESTATE.
   TO JOHN BRENCHLEY OF MAIDSTONE, SON OF RICHARD BRENCHLEY OF EAST PECKHAM AND NOW SECRETARY OF THE KENTISH AND MAIDSTONE BANK CO., £5,000.
   TO MARY AND SUSANNAH, DAUGHTERS OF RICHARD BRENCHLEY, £1,200 EACH.
   TO THOMAS BRENCHLEY OF EAST PECKHAM, FARMER, AND JOHN BRENCHLEY OF MAIDSTONE, £1,200, UPON TRUST, THEY TO INVEST IN PUBLIC FUNDS AND USE THE INTEREST TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE FRANCES AND JOHN, CHILDREN OF RICHARD BRENCHLEY.
   THE £1,200 TO BE TRANSFERRED TO FRANCES WHEN SHE IS 21 OR ON MARRIAGE DAY. IF SHE HAS SINCE DIED, THEN THE SUM TO BE EQUALLY SHARED BETWEEN HER SIBLINGS, JOHN, MARY AND SUSANNAH. IF THEY ARE ALL DEAD, THEN £500 TO THOMAS BRENCHLEY.
   TO ROBERT BRENCHLEY OF EAST PECKHAM, £500; TO ROBERT BRENCHLEY OF FRINDSBURY, GROCER, £600; TO LT. JOHN HARRIS OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY, SON OF JOHN HARRIS LATE A LT. IN H.M. 88th REGIMENT OF FOOT, £800; TO HIS "WORTHY FRIEND" AND PARTNER, FLINT STACEY, £1,000; TO THOMAS DAY OF MAIDSTONE, SURGEON AND ELIZABETH HIS WIFE, £1,000; TO THOMAS ELLIS, SON OF ROBERT AND MARY ELLIS OF EAST PECKHAM, £250; TO HIS BROTHERS, JOHN, JAMES, WILLIAM AND RICHARD, £250 EACH; TO THOMAS FINCH OF EAST PECKHAM, YEOMAN, £100; TO THE TWO DAUGHTERS OF RICHARD AND ELIZABETH ELLIS, £100 EACH
   TO THOMAS AND ROBERT BAKER, SONS OF ROBERT BAKER OF EAST PECKHAM, CORDWAINER, £100 EACH; TO THEIR SISTERS, ELIZABETH, SARAH AND ANN, £100 EACH; TO GEORGE BURR, £200; TO JOHN WISE OF MAIDSTONE? AND BROTHER IN LAW OF FLINT STACEY, £200; TO SUSANNA HARRIS WIDOW OF AARON HARRIS, LATE OF MAIDSTONE, PLUMBER, £100; TO FRIEND THOMAS COURE THE YOUNGER OF NEWGATE STREET, LONDON, BRANDY MERCHANT AND HIS BROTHER ON LAW AND PARTNER, THOMAS ROSE SWAIN, £350 IN THE 3% CONSOLIDATED BANK ANNUITIES, UPON TRUST, THEY TO PAY INTEREST TO BETHLEM HOSPITAL, (OTHERWISE BEDLAM HOSPITAL) FOR THE SUPPORT OF THOMAS HARRIS, A POOR LUNATIC, NOW IN THE HOSPITAL, DURING HIS LIFETIME, AFTER HIS DEATH, THE £350 TO GO INTO TESTATOR'S PERSONAL ESTATE.
   TO THE MAIDSTONE CHARITY SCHOOL, £500; TO ELIZABETH AND CATHERINE ORAM, DAUGHTERS OF RICHARD ORAM, OF BOXLEY, FARMER, £50 EACH; TO SARAH BOORHAM, HIS SERVANT, £80; TO ANOTHER SERVANT, ANN MITCHELL, £70; TO SERVANT RICHARD LEDGER, £60; TO FRIEND THOMAS COURE THE YOUNGER, HIS DIAMOND RING.
   HE FORGIVES JOHN HARRIS AND ROBERT PHILLIPS ALL DEBTS THEY MAY OWE HIM.
   TO RICHARD BAKER OF EAST PECKHAM, AN ANNUITY OF £20 FOR HIS LIFETIME; TO SUSANNA PELLMAN, ONE OF HIS SERVANTS, AN ANNUITY OF £20 FOR LIFE; TO MARY WIFE OF EDWARD BRENCHLEY, HIS GOLD REPEATING WATCH; TO THOMAS BAKER OF EAST PECKHAM HIS OTHER GOLD WATCHES AND ? .
   A HOUSE OCCUPIED BY FLINT STACEY AND TWO GARDENS TO TWO HOUSE OCCUPIED BY JOHN LAMPREY AND WILLIAM GORHAM, IN STONE STREET, TO FLINT STACEY FOR LIFE, AFTER HIS DEATH, TO HIS SON WILLIAM STACEY, FOR EVER.
   TO CAMILLA HARRIS, SPINSTER, DAUGHTER OF JAMES HARRIS OF HARPER STREET, THEOBALDS ROAD, LONDON, SURGEON, AND LATE OF FARNINGHAM, HIS HOUSE AT FARNINGHAM, OCCUPIED BY REV MARMADUKE LEWIS, FOR EVER.
   TO EDWARD BRENCHLEY HIS HOUSE IN SITTINGBOURNE, PURCHASED FROM JOHN SMITH AND FIELD ADJOINING TO THE ORCHARD, PURCHASED FROM REV HENRY DOVE, OCCUPIED BY EDWARD BRENCHLEY, FOR EVER.
    TO EDWARD BRENCHLEY, GEORGE BURR AND FLINT STACEY, HIS HALF SHARE OF THE BREWERY IN STONE STREET AND PUBLIC HOUSE, JOINTLY PURCHASED WITH THE LATE GEORGE MAY AND HIS WIFE ELIZABETH, TO CARRY ON THE BUSINESS, THE RENTS TO THE BENEFIT OF JOHN, SON OF EDWARD BRENCHLEY DURING HIS MINORITY, UNTIL HE IS 21, WHEN HE IS TO HAVE THE HALF SHARE, FOR EVER. IF JOHN DIED PRE 21, THEN THE RENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS CHILDREN/CHILD, IF HE HAS NO CHILDREN, THEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS BROTHER, CHARLES AND TRANSFER THE SHARE TO HIM AT 21 YEARS, IF HE DIED BEFORE THEN TO THE BENEFIT OF JOHN BRENCHLEY OF THE KENTISH BANK, FOR HIS LIFETIME, AFTER HIS DEATH, TO THE CHILDREN OF EDWARD BRENCHLEY......................................
   WITNESSES: JOHN WALLIS OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN, JOHN KING OF MAIDSTONE, BUILDER AND ELIAS HONEY OF MAIDSTONE, DRAPER.

CODICIL DATED 20th JULY 1791
    REAL ESTATE PURCHASED SINCE HE MADE HIS WILL, TO EDWARD BRENCHLEY, FOR EVER.
   TO GODSONS, THOMAS COARE, OF NEWGATE STREET, GEORGE MAY, BREWER OF MAIDSTONE, £1,000 EACH; TO GODSON, EDWARD WISE SON OF JOHN WISE OF MAIDSTONE, BREWER, £100; TO GODSON, JOHN BRENCHLEY HARRIS, SON OF LT. JOHN HARRIS, £200.
   WITNESSES: ELIAS HONEY, JOHN KING AND CHARLES TOPPING.
   PROVED 5th AUGUST 1791

37. LEDGER, PART OF PATH

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BRENCHLEY
LATE OF ALBION PLACE IN THIS
PARISH WHO DIED JAN 14th 1843
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARTHA BRENCHLEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 28th 1851
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY BRENCHLEY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUG 18th 1881
AGED 85 YEARS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 30th MARCH 1833JOHN BRENCHLEY OF ALBION PLACE, GENTLEMAN, MAYOR OF MAIDSTONE, 1816?
   WIFE, MARTHA IS EXECUTOR. DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID FROM PERSONAL ESTATE.
    TO HIS WIFE, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, EFFECTS, READY MONEY, INVESTMENTS, PERSONAL ESTATE, INSURANCE POLICY ON LIFE OF SON JOHN, FOR £1,000 WITH KENT LIFE OFFICE, DATED 30th DECEMBER 1829.
    ALSO TO HIS WIFE THE NEWLY ERECTED FREEHOLD HOUSE HE NOW LIVES IN IN ALBION PLACE, FOR HER LIFETIME, AFTER HER DEATH, TO SON JOHN AND DAUGHTERS, MARY AND MARTHA, WIFE OF THOMAS DAY OF MAIDSTONE, SURGEON, SHARED EQUALLY.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM BEALE, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE, WILLIAM MORRIS AND EDWARD DAY, HIS CLERKS.
    PROVED 17th APRIL 1843 (BEFORE THE REV JULIUS LUCIUS BRENCHLEY), VALUE OF EFFECTS UNDER £800.

38. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ISABELLA HILLS WIFE OF
GEORGE BROWN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY 16th 1839
AGED 44 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 3 CHILDREN VIZ:
ROSE-ANN, SARAH ISABELLA HILLS
AND GEORGE THOMAS
"An Affectionate Wife , a Tender and
Indulgent Mother and a Real Friend"
ALSO OF THOMAS HILLS READER
WHO DIED FEB 21st 1849
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 19th 1849
AGED 84 YEARS

1824 PIGOT'S DIRECTORY: THOMAS HILLS READER, A BAKER

39. HEADSTONE, WORN

IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF SAMUEL BURR ?
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] 17[71 or 74?]
AGED 51 ? YEARS
[ ]

40. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
THOMAS CHALK OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 10th OF APRIL 1805
AGED [   ] YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 2nd OF OCTOBER
1823 AGED 60 or 69 YEARS
ALSO ONE SON AND ONE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS AND ELIZABETH CHALK, VIZ
CHARLOTTE DIED 23rd [      ] 1797 AGED 10 MONTHS
THOMAS THEIR SECOND SON DIED JUNE? 20th
1798 AGED 4? MONTHS
LEFT ISSUE [                           ]
ELIZABETH, MARY & GEORGE

41. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EMILY WIFE OF GEORGE CHALK
WHO DIED FEB 18th 1851 AGED 44 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE SURVIVING 4 DAUGHTERS, VIZ
ELIZABETH, EMILY,         ?           AND MARY
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
GEORGE CHALK
WHO DIED [           ] 20th 18[74] AGED 74 YEARS
[                                                            ]

42. HEADSTONE

[IN MEMORY OF]
ANN CHARLTON WIFE OF
THOMAS CHARLTON
OF THIS PARISH, BAKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV 8th
1810
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS CHARLTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV 2nd
1825
AGED 58 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS AND THREE
DAUGHTERS [ ]
MARTHA B[ ]ALSO MARTHA CHARLTON WHO DIED
THE 3rd OF MARCH 1828? AGED 4 or 40? YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 11th NOVEMBER 1825THOMAS CHARLTON OF MAIDSTONE, BAKER.
   AN INDENTURE, DATED 28th MAY 1816, BETWEEN HIMSELF, THE 1st PART, HIS NOW WIFE, MARTHA, FORMERLY MARTHA BECKETT, WIDOW, OF THE 2nd PART AND WILLIAM SALMON AND THOMAS COLLINS OF THE 3rd PART, BEFORE HIS MARRIAGE WITH MARTHA. IT WAS AGREED THAT £1,200, 5% NAVY BANK ANNUITIES IN MARTHA'S NAME SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO SALMON AND COLLINS, UPON TRUST, FOR THE BENEFIT OF MARTHA CHARLTON, FOR HER LIFETIME, SUBJECT TO A CERTAIN TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANN MILES, WIDOW, MOTHER OF HIS WIFE, SINCE DECEASED, IN CASE SHE HAD SURVIVED HIS WIFE.
   AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE, THE £1,200 TO MARTHA CHARLTON BECKETT, HIS CHILD BY HIS WIFE BEFORE THEIR MARRIAGE. HE HAS TWO CHILDREN BY HIS FIRST WIFE, ANN AND THOMAS CHARLTON. HIS PRESENT WIFE HAS BEEN AFFLICTED WITH "DERANGEMENT OF MIND". SHE IS NOT IN THE FAMILY NOW. THE PROCEEDS OF THE ABOVE STOCK MORE THAN ADEQUATE FOR HER CARE, SO HE MAKES NO FURTHER PROVISION FOR HER. THE REST OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE TO BE SHARED EQUALLY BY HIS CHILDREN.
   ALL HIS REAL ESTATE IN MAIDSTONE OR ELSEWHERE IN KENT, HIS GOODS, CHATTELS, EFFECTS AND ALL OTHER ESTATE. TO WILLIAM WRIGHT OF MAIDSTONE, BAKER AND ALEXANDER RANDALL OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN AND HIS BROTHER GEORGE CHARLTO OF MAIDSTONE, VICTUALLER, WHO ARE EXECUTORS, UPON TRUST. THEY ARE TO SELL AND INVEST THE MONEY AND PAY £500 TO NEPHEW, CHARLES CHARLTON, NOW LIVING WITH HIM, SON OF HIS SISTER ELIZABETH ANSELL AND £20 TO NIECE CHARLOTTE CHARLTON, DAUGHTER OF BROTHER GEORGE. WHEN THE YOUNGEST OF HIS CHILDREN REACH 21 YEARS OR HAVE LAWFUL ISSUE, THE RESIDUE OF THE TRUST FUND TO THEM, SHARED EQUALLY.
   WITNESSES: J.C. STEPHENS, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE, EDWARD WATTS AND RICHARD HATCH, HIS CLERKS.
   PROVED 10th MARCH 1826

43. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES CHITTENDEN
LATE OF [                    ]
[WHO DIED] DEC 3rd 1812
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY CHITTENDEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN? 2Nd 1817
[                       ]ALSO ANN DAUGHTER OF
JAMES GREEN
WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 178[ ] ?
AGED [ ] YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 5 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS
ALSO OF GEORGE CHITTENDEN
SON OF THE ABOVE [            ]
[                                       ]
1847 AGED [                   ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 4th MAY 1812JAMES CHITTENDEN, TAILOR.
   APPOINTS JOHN SPRIGGETT OF MAIDSTONE, DRAPER, ROBERT FRAZIER OF MAIDSTONE, DRAPER AND WIFE MARY AS EXECUTORS AND GUARDIANS OF HIS CHILDREN.
   AFTER PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, HIS GOODS, CHATTELS, MONEY, SECURITIES AND PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS TO HIS TWO MALE EXECUTORS, UPON TRUST. THEY TO SELL AND INVEST PROCEEDS IN PUBLIC FUNDS. INCOME FROM THIS TO BE USED TO PUT OUT HIS CHILDREN APPRENTICE TO A TRADE, AT A COST OF NOT MORE THAN £40, HE IS ANXIOUS THAT HIS CHILDREN ARE NOT BROUGHT UP "IN IDLENESS".
   WHEN THE CHILDREN, RESPECTIVELY REACH 21 YEARS, THE TRUSTEES WILL PAY £100 TO HIS SON GEORGE AND GIVE HIM HIS STOCK IN TRADE; TO SONS FRIEND, JAMES AND THOMAS, £100 EACH; TO SON JOHN, £18; TO DAUGHTERS, CHARLES (sic), ELIZABETH ANN AND MARIA, £100 . TRUSTEES TO PAY INCOME FROM HIS INVESTMENTS TO HIS WIFE FOR HER LIFETIME, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW, AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. IF SHE REMARRIES , THE TRUSTEES WILL PAY HER £50 AFTER HER REMARRIAGE OR DEATH, THE INVESTMENTS, AFTER THE PAYMENT OF THE £50, TO BE SHARED EQUALLY AMONG HIS CHILDREN WHEN THEY ATTAIN THE AGE OF 21.
    WITNESSES: JOHN JAMES COOK, ATTORNEY, MAIDSTONE AND WILLIAM GILES, HIS CLERK.
   PROVED 20th SEPTEMBER 1813 POWER RESERVED TO JOHN SPRINGGETT

44. HEADSTONE, WORN

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SON OF
DANIEL & ELIZABETH COMBER
WHO DIED [ ] 177[ ]
AGED 7 YEARS

45. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
THREE SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND MARY COOKE OF THIS
PARISH (VIZ) CHARLES DIED MARCH
14th 1766 IN HIS INFANCY
POLLY DIED FEB 27th 1797 AGED 14 YEARS
EDW. JOHN DIED MAY 22nd 1799 AGED 4 YEARS
GEORGE DIED NOV 3rd 1799 AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS THEIR SON DIED JULY 2[ ]
1806 AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO [ ] CHILDREN OF M AND D.K. COOKE
AND GRANDCHILDREN OF THE ABOVE NAMED
JOHN COOKE, ELIZABETH DIED AUG 20th 179[ ]
AND MARY DIED FEB 28th 1804
IN THEIR INFANCY

46. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARY DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM & MARY CUTBUSH
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPT THE 12th 1792 AGED 1 YEARS & 8 MONTHS
ALSO SUSANNA THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED AUG THE 26th 1803 AGED 6 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILL. CUTBUSH
DIED JULY 9th 1811 AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS THEIR SON DIED
APRIL THE 8th 1812 AGED 7 YEARS
AND 9 MONTHS
LIKEWISE THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM CUTBUSH WHO DIED THE 23rd
OF DECEMBER 1820 AGED 61 YEARS

47. LEDGER

BENEATH THIS STONE LIES
THE REMAINS OF HENRY CUTBUSH
ONE OF THE JUSTICES OF THIS CORPORATION
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [          ] 4th 1818
AGED 63? YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM CUTBUSH
SON OF THE ABOVE [               ] (COUNCILLOR?)
[WHO DIED] OCT 17th 1813 AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO MARTHA D[AUGHTER? OF THE ABOVE]
[WHO DIED SEPT [    ] 1831] AGED [    ] YEARS
HENRY [WILLIAM]
[WHO DIED OCT]
183[1] [                    ]
GEORGE C[UTBUSH]
WHO DIED APRIL 12th [AUG 1856 ?]
[                                  ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 15th JULY 1830HENRY CUTBUSH OF MAIDSTONE, BUILDER.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO WIFE ANNE, HIS HOUSE AND SHARES OF HOUSES, FOR EVER, ALSO LEASEHOLDS, LAND, GOODS, CHATTELS, CAPITAL, STOCK IN TRADE, READY MONEY, INVESTMENTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, ABSOLUTELY. HIS GOOD FRIENDS SAMUEL CHAPPELL OF NEW BOND STREET, MUSIC SELLER AND THOMAS HILLS OF    ?    KENT, GENTLEMAN, (THE LATTER CROSSED OUT) ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: ELIZABETH A. CHAPPELL, THOMAS SMITH OF MAIDSTONE AND WALTER HILLS, SOLICITOR, CHATHAM
   PROVED 8th NOVEMBER 1831 SAMUEL CHAPPELL HAS RENOUNCED EXECUTORSHIP, SO GRANTED TO WIDOW.

48. DOUBLE HEADSTONE

HERE
LIETH YE BODY OF
ROB. EDMONDS
WHO DIED FEB
YE [ ] 17[11]* AGED
73 YEARS
* (MODERN CALENDAR 1712)[HERE]
[LIETH YE BODY]
OF ANN WIFE OF
ROB. EDMONDS
WHO DIED NOV
YE 11th [1709]
AGED [ ]3 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 7th APRIL 1711ROBERT EDMONDS OF MAIDSTONE, HOYMAN.
   TO WIFE JUDITH (SECOND WIFE ?), AND DAUGHTERS, JUDITH, MARTHA, MARY AND HANNAH, HIS HOUSE AND WHARF AND WAREHOUSE, PLUS 2 SMALL HOUSES, OCCUPIED BY JOHN PORTER AND EDWARD SCOTT IN MAIDSTONE, FOR THE LIFETIME OF HIS WIFE, AFTER HER DEATH, TO BE SHARED EQUALLY BY HIS 4 DAUGHTERS, FOR EVER.
   TO ANN EDMONDS, WIDOW OF HIS LATE SO, JOHN, HIS HOUSE IN AYLESFORD, OCCUPIED BY ROBERT SCUBERSFIELD, FOR HER LIFETIME, AFTER HER DEATH, TO ANN, SUSANNAH AND MERCY EDMONDS, HIS GRAND DAUGHTERS, CHILDREN OF LATE SON, JOHN.
   TO SON THOMAS HIS HALF SHARE OF THE "ANCHOR AND HOPE" IN MAIDSTONE OCCUPIED BY DAVID PATTENDEN, FOR EVER. TO DAUGHTER IN LAW ANNE EDMONDS AND SON THOMAS, ALL RENTS THAT THEY OWE HIM.
   TO SON RICHARD THE HOY CALLED "PROSPEROUS" AND 2 LIGHTERS AND 2 BARGES, ALSO THE HOY CALLED THE "WILLIAM AND RICHARD", RICHARD TO PAY FROM PROFITS OF THE HOY TO SON THOMAS, £20 IN INSTALMENTS, HE IS ALSO TO PAY SON EDWARD, £80 AND TO PAY HIS MOTHER JUDITH, £100. HIS WIFE WILL DURING THE MINORITY OF HUS DAUGHTERS, LEASE TO SON RICHARD THE HOUSE, WHARF AND WAREHOUSE AND THE 2 SMALL HOUSES FOR 17 YEARS AT THE YEARLY RENT OF £50. IF RICHARD REFUSES THE ARRANGEMENT, THEN HIS LEGACY IS VOID AND THE VESSELS TO WIFE JUDITH, WHO IS TO PAY RICHARD £500 AND TO SON THOMAS, £20 AND TO SON EDWARD £80. WHOEVER HOLDS THE VESSELS, WILL LIVE IN THE HOUSE IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE WHARF AND BUSINESS. TO SON RICHARD, £50. TO WIFE JUDITH, SON RICHARD AND 4 DAUGHTERS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, EQUALLY SHARED. RESIDUE OF REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO WIFE JUDITH, WHO IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: NICHOLAS AMHURST, EDWARD PEIRCE AND WILLIAM ALLEN
   PROVED 1st APRIL 1712

ELLIS SEE FOWLER

49. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM EVANS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 10th 1811?
AGED 75? YEARS
ALSO HANNAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 29th ? 178[9] AGED 44 YEARS
MATTHEW THEIR SON DIED FEB [    ] 178[9]
IN HIS INFANCY
HUGH THEIR SON DIED SEPT [   ] 1808
(ON BOARD HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP "ROYAL SOVEREIGN"
[AT] PALE[R]MO [                    ] AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO JAMES THEIR SON DIED JAN 10th
[1809] [A]GED 22 YEARS
THIS STONE ERECTED BY THEIR AFFECTIONATE SON
WILLIAM EVANS

50. LEDGER OVER VAULT

TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZA WIFE OF JOHN FOWLER
WHO DIED DECEMBER 10th 1761
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO THE SAID JOHN FOWLER
WHO DIED MARCH 31st 1794
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNAH WIFE OF
HENRY ELLIS
AND DAUGHTER OF THE SAID
JOHN & ELIZA FOWLER
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 6th 1798
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO THE SAID HENRY ELLIS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 12th 1806
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNAH DAUGHTER OF THE SAID
HENRY & SUSANNAH ELLIS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1810
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO HENRY SON OF
CHARLES & CATHERINE ELLIS
AND GRANDSON OF THE SAID
HENRY & SUSANNAH ELLIS
WHO DIED JUNE 9th 1843
AGED 16 YEARS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 7th MARCH 1794JOHN FOWLER, GENTLEMAN.
SON IN LAW, JOHN TYRRELL OF MAIDSTONE, IRONMONGER, SON IN LAW, HENRY ELLIS OF MAIDSTONE, GROCER AND EDWARD RUSSELL OF MAIDSTONE, GROCER, ARE EXECUTORS, GUARDIANS OF HIS GRAND DAUGHTERS, ELIZABETH AND SUSANN FOWLER, DAUGHTERS OF HIS LATE SON RICHARD, AND TRUSTEES.
   TO HIS "FAITHFUL SERVANT", ANN GOWER, £100, IS SHE IS WITH HIM AT HIS DEATH.
   TO SON JOHN OF MAIDSTONE, YEOMAN, £5 FOR MOURNING. ALL HIS MARSHLAND AND PREMISES AT WAREHORNE, OCCUPIED BY JOHN BOURNE, AS FOLLOWS: ONE THIRD TO HIS DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH TYRRELL, FOR EVER; ONE THIRD TO DAUGHTER, SUSANNA ELLIS, FOR EVER; ONE THIRD TO HIS GRAND DAUGHTERS, ELIZABETH AND SUSANNA FOWLER, FOR EVER.
   HIS ESTATE, RIGHTS, TITLE AND INTEREST IN HIS LEASEHOLD IN WEEK STREET, PARTLY IN HIS OCCUPATION AND PARTLY OF MESSRS RUSSELL AND CO., TO BE VALUED BY TWO INDIFFERENT PERSONS, ONE NAMED BY JOHN TYRRELL AND HENRY ELLIS, THE OTHER BY EDWARD RUSSELL. IF THE TWO VALUERS DO NOT AGREE, THEY ARE TO APPOINT A THIRD VALUER, WHO WILL DECIDE.
   EDWARD RUSSELL TO PAY THE FULL VALUE OF THIS ESTATE TO THE OTHER TWO EXECUTORS AND THEY WILL TRANSFER IT TO HIM.
   AFTER HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, TWO THIRDS OF THE RESIDUE OF HIS GOODS AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS TWO GRAND DAUGHTERS, ELIZABETH AND SUSANNA , ABSOLUTELY.
   THE REMAINING ONE THIRD TO JOHN TYRRELL, HENRY ELLIS AND EDWARD RUSSELL, UPON TRUST, THEY TO CONVERT INTO MONEY AND INVEST IN PUBLIC FUNDS. THEY WILL PAY INTEREST TOWARDS THE MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION OF GRAND DAUGHTERS, ELIZABETH AND SUSANNA FOWLER, WHEN THEY ARE 21, THEY WILL GET THE CAPITAL, EQUALLY SHARED.
   WITNESSES: WALTER SAUNDERS, STEPHEN LAMPREY AND THOMAS WILLIAM CARTER
   PROVED MARCH 11th 1795 "BY COMMISSION EXHIB." VALUE OF EFFECTS £1,000

51. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY
OF
EMMA CLARA GIBBS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL THE 18th 1844
AGED 22 YEARS

52. HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND ANN GILBERT
DIED THE 14th OF APRIL 1797
AGED 14 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
"Short was her Time, the Longer is her Rest,
God Called her Hence because He Thought it Best"
ALSO THE AFORESAID ANN
WIFE OF JOHN GILBERT
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1815
AGED 73 YEARS

53. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH GREEN
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN [AND] SARAH GREEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [     ] OF MARCH 180[2]
AGED 17 YEARS
ALSO OF HENRY THEIR SON
WHO DIED OFF TIMOR 1831 ?
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
JOHN GREEN
WHO DIED NOVEMBER THE 21st 1857
AGED 80 YEARS
[                 ] WIDOW [                                   ]
[                                             ]
JOHN [                                 ]
[                                    ]
[                                   ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 1st FEBRUARY 1854JOHN GREEN, OF MILL STREET, PAPERMAKER.
   APPOINTS WIFE, SARAH, DAUGHTER, LAVINIA AND SON WILLIAM, TRUSTEES AND EXECUTORS.
   HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, PLATE, GLASS, LINEN, CHINA AND EFFECTS TO WIFE. TO DAUGHTER, LAVINIA, £400, IF SHE REMAINS UNMARRIED DURING HIS AND HIS WIFE'S LIFETIME, IF SHE MARRIES IN HIS LIFETIME, HER LEGACY IS VOID AND WILL REVERT TO HIS ESTATE..
   RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE, (EXCEPT THAT THAT INVESTED IN HIM AS TRUSTEE OR MORTGAGEE), TO WIFE FOR HER LIFETIME, AFTER HER DEATH, TO DAUGHTER LAVINIA AND SON WILLIAM, UPON TRUST, TO SELL AND SHARE PROCEEDS EQUALLY WITH THEIR SIBLINGS, FREDERICK, ELEANOR WICKINGS, MARY ANN KEAT AND SARAH BATE.
   WITNESSES: JOHN BROWN, SHOEMAKER AND THOMAS EDMETT, SOLICITOR, BOTH OF MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 5th DECEMBER 1857 POWER RESERVED TO WIDOW, SARAH

54. BRICK CHEST TOMB

TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE GREEN, WIDOW
OF THE LATE
JAMES GREEN SENIOR
WHO DIED OCT 4th 1831
AGED 62 YEARS

55. LEDGER, PART OF PATH

FREDERICK CHARLES
BLAKENEY GRIFFITHS
BORN APRIL 6th 1842
DIED FEBRUARY 28th 1844

56. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN GRIMSLEY
STONE MASON
OF MIDDLETON STONY, OXFORDSHIRE
WHO DIED MARCH 5th 1843 AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO ANN GRIMSLEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC 12th 1845 AGED 73 Y[EARS]
ALSO JOHN HIS SON DIED [ ]
10th 1803 AGED 14 MONTHS
ALSO GEORGE HIS SON D[IED]
MARCH 3rd 1803 AGED 6 YE[ARS]

57. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN HALL
WHO DIED APRIL 25th 1812
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO OF TWO CHILDREN
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH HALL
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 10th 1852
AGED 74 YEARS

58. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ABRAHAM HAWKINS
WHO DIED OCT 25th 1822 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 23rd 1824 AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 21st 1836 AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO ABRAHAM SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 2nd? 1841 AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH [WIFE OF THE ABOVE]
[ ] AGED 32 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 22nd OCTOBER 1822ABRAHAM HAWKINS, HORSE DEALER.
   AFTER PAYMENT OF DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, TO ROBERT CLIFFORD THE ELDER OF MAIDSTONE, BLACKSMITH, THOMAS READER OF MAIDSTONE, BAKER AND THOMAS DANN OF MAIDSTONE, VICTUALLER, ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST. THEY TO SELL HIS REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL ESTATE AND INVEST IN PUBLIC FUNDS. THEY TO PAY FROM THIS, TO HIS WIFE, HANNAH, AN ANNUITY OF £50 FOR LIFE. THEY ARE TO PAY SONS, ABRAHAM AND WILLIAM, £250 EACH, PLUS THE RESIDUE OF THE TRUST MONEY AND DIVIDENDS, UPON TRUST, SHARED EQUALLY FOR THEIR LIFETIMES. AFTER SON ABRAHAM DIEDS THEN HIS SHARE TO HIS CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED AT 21 YEARS OF AGE OR DAY OF MARRIAGE, IF GIRLS .................................................
   WITNESSES: WALTER HILLS, THOMAS MITCHELL AND SAMUEL RIMINGTON, ALL OF MAIDSTONE
   PROVED 3rd DECEMBER 1822 POWER RESERVED TO THOMAS READER

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 5th SEPTEMBER 1840
ABRAHAM HAWKINS, GENTLEMAN.
   ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE EQUALLY SHARED BETWEEN NATURAL DAUGHTER, MARY ANN , NOW LIVING WITH HIM AND SON ABRAHAM.
   HE APPOINTS WILLIAM OLIVER OF WEEK STREET, CURRIER AND DAUGHTER, EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: H. A. WILDES, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND ROBERT WILLIAM PARSONS, HIS CLERK
   PROVED 17th APRIL 1841 POWER RESERVED TO DAUGHTER MARY ANN, A MINOR

59. DOUBLE HEADSTONE

HERE
LYETH THE
[BODY OF RI]CH[ARD]
[HEARND]EN?
BLACKSMITH
WHO DEPARTED
[THIS] LIFE 11th OF
APRIL 1747
AGED 4[ ] YEARS
ELIZTH. [ ] DAUGHTER
DIED 14th OF [ ]
DEC. 1747
AGED [ ] HERE
LYETH YE BODY OF
ELENER WIFE
OF RIC[HARD]
HEAR[NDE]N
BLACKSMITH
WHO DIED [            ] YE
12th 1    [ ]
AGED 3[ ] [YEARS]
LEF[T ISSUE] [          ]
[                                   ]

60. LEDGER

COLONEL
SIR THOMAS NOEL HILL
K.G.B., K.T.S.
LATE COMMANDANT OF THE
CAVALRY DEPOT [MAIDSTONE?]
BORN FEB 24th 1784 DIED JAN 8th 1832
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO HENRY NOEL HILL
ELDEST SON OF
SIR THOMAS NOEL HILL K.G.B.
WHO DIED ON THE 22nd JUNE 1833
AGED 8 YEARS & 10? MONTHS

COL. SIR THOMAS NOEL HILL OUTLINE BIOGRAPHY AND WILL.BORN AT HAWKSTONE HALL, HODNET, SHROPSHIRE, SON OF SIR JOHN HILL. ONE OF HIS BROTHERS, ROWLAND, BECAME COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE BRITISH ARMY.
   1801: JOINED BRITISH ARMY AS A CORNET IN THE 10th DRAGOONS, (PRINCE OF WALE'S OWN).
   1802: PURCHASED RANK OF LIEUTENANT.
   1806: CAPTAIN IN THE 53rd REGIMENT OF FOOT, AIDE DE CAMP TO BROTHER, ROWLAND.
   1808: AT THE PENINSULAR WAR BATTLES OF ROLEIA AND VIMEIRO AND IN SIR JOHN MOORE'S RETREAT FROM CORUNNA.
   1809: PORTUGUESE ARMY CREATED, HILL WAS IN COMMAND OF THE 1st PORTUGUESE REGIMENT, AS LT. COLONEL AND BREVET MAJOR IN BRITISH ARMY. HIS REGIMENT FORMED PART OF THE PORTUGUESE 1st INDEPENDENT BRIGADE WHICH FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF BUSACO IN 1810.
   1811: BREVET LT. COLONEL IN THE BRITISH ARMY.
   1812 – 1814: WAS AT THE BATTLES OF CIUDAD RODRIGO, SALAMANCA, VITTORIA AND SAN SEBASTIEN. RECEIVED ROYAL PORTUGUESE ORDER OF THE TOWER AND SWORD.
   1814: RETURNED HOME AND GIVEN A COMPANY OF THE 1st FOOT GUARDS. LT. COLONEL IN BRITISH ARMY AND KNIGHTED THIS YEAR.
   1815: AWARDED THE K.G.B. (MILITARY).IN ADJUTANT'S GENERAL OFFICE. WAS AT THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO AND RECEIVED THE WATERLOO MEDAL.
   1825: IN ENGLAND ON HALF PAY (RETIRED) FOR A TIME, WITH RANK OF COLONEL.
   1827: APPOINTED BY DUKE OF WELLINGTON DEPUTY ADJUTANT GENERAL IN CANADA (YEAR HIS WILL WAS MADE).
   RETURNED HOME TO BE COMMANDER OF THE CAVALRY DEPOT AT MAIDSTONE, WHERE HE DIED IN OFFICE AFTER SHORT ILLNESS.
   FUNERAL ATTENDED BY HIS OLD REGIMENTS, LANCERS, DRAGOONS, ETC. MILITARY BAND PLAYED HANDEL'S "DEAD MARCH" FROM SAUL. 150 SOLDIERS ATTENDED WITH REVERSED RIFLES.

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 17th JULY 1827
TO WIFE, THE HONOURABLE, ANNA MARIA ALL HIS PROPERTY. SHE IS TO TAKE CARE OF THE MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN AND SHE IS SOLE EXECUTIVE.
   IN THE EVENT OF HER DEATH BEFORE HIS, THEN ALL HIS PROPERTY TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOHN, LORD TEIGNMOUTH, THE HONOURABLE CHARLES JOHN SHORE, LT. COLONEL CLEMENT HILL (BROTHER),ROYAL HORSE GUARDS AND JOHN SHORE, ESQ., OF GUILDFORD STREET, LONDON, IN TRUST, FOR BENEFIT OF HIS CHILDREN AND FOR PLACING THEM IN THE WORLD, INTERST AND SMALL AMOUNT OF PRINCIPAL TO THIS END.
   WHAT REMAINS TO BE SHARED EQUALLY BY HIS CHILDREN. IF HIS WIFE DIES BEFORE HIM THE TRUSTEES WILL BE EXECUTORS AND GUARDIANS OF HIS CHILDREN.
   IF ALL HIS CHILDREN DIE AS MINORS, THEN HIS PROPERTY TO LORD AND LADY TEIGNMOUTH.
   WITNESSES: C.L.A. HEINXOPFF AND N. NICHOLLS, PORTMAN SQUARE.
SUMMARY OF NOTE IN MARGIN OF WILL:
IN THE 3% ANNUITIES £7,991 3s 11d
IN NEW 4% "                                       £1,570 10s
IN SIR ROWLAND HILL'S HANDS   £3,600
IN LORD HILL'S HANDS                    £2,000
AT GUARDIAN INSURANCE CO.     £1,000
21st JULY 1831, £2,123 THE AMOUNT IN LORD HILL'S HANDS IS TRANSFERRED TO SIR N. HILL'S ACCOUNT WITH SIR ROWLAND HILL'S ADDED TO THE PRINCIPAL OF £3,600 IN SIR ROWLAND HILL'S HANDS BY A LEGACY FROM MR GUDEWAY............... ? ADDED TO THE THOUSAND GUARDIAN OFFICE.
T.N.H.

CODICIL, 17th JULY 1827
   IN EVENT OF HIS WIFE'S AND CHILDRENS' DEATHS, HE HAS LEFT PROPERTY TO LORD AND LADY TEIGNMOUTH. THE SUM OF £1,000 PART OF THE AMOUNT IN THE TEIGNMOUTH'S HANDS, IS TO BE PAID TO BROTHER, LT. COLONEL CLEMENT HILL AND NEPHEW GEORGE STAVELY HILL, THAT IS EACH OF THEM £1,000 ?
   NO WITNESSES.

AFFIDAVIT 6th MARCH 1832
   THE HONOURABLE CHARLOTTE SHORE, SPINSTER OF PORTMAN SQUARE, LONDON AND THE HONOURABLE CHARLES JOHN SHORE OF SAME PLACE, AND BURY HUTCHESON OF 52 RUSSELL SQUARE, ESQ., ARE SWORN.
   CHARLOTTE WROTE THE WILL AND CODICIL. SHE CONFIRMS THAT THE WILL AND CODICIL SIGNED BY THE DECEASED ARE THE SAME AS THE ONES NOW PRESENTED IN ALL RESPECTS, EXCEPT THE THE MARGIN NOTE.
   CHARLES SHORE AND BURY HUTCHESON WERE WELL ACQUAINTED WITH DECEASED AND FAMILIAR WITH HIS HANDWRITING AND SIGNATURE THEY DECLARE THAT THE MARGINAL NOTE IS IN DECEASED'S HAND.
   PROVED 10th MARCH 1832

61. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS POOLE HULBURD
WHO DIED ON THE 19th OF APRIL 1808
AGED 5 YEARS & 11 MONTHS
ALSO HENRY HULBURD
WHO DIED ON THE 15th OF MARCH 1831
AGED 2 YEARS & 6 MONTHS
ALSO MARY RHODA WIFE OF
GEORGE HULBURD JUNR.
WHO DIED ON THE 17th OF JULY 183[ ]
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD HULBURD
WHO DIED AT ROORKEE, INDIA
ON THE 26th OF FEBRUARY 1869 AGED 52? YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED GEORGE HULBURD
WHO DIED ON THE 28th OF AUGUST 1869
AGED 70 YEARS
AND WAS INTERRED IN MAIDSTONE CEMETERY

PIGOT'S DIRECTORY, 1839: GEORGE HULBURD, WEEK STREET, HATTER AND POST MASTER

62. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
THOMAS HULBURD
WHO DIED AUG [ ] 1835
AGED 66? YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM POOLE HULBURD
WHO DIED 1st? JUNE 1846
AGED 70 YEARS

HULBURD SEE POOLE

63. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

[                      ]
LETTICE? [            ]
[                          ] JEFFERYS
[WHO DIED] [   ] APRIL 1734
[AGED] 42 YEARS

64. HEADSTONE, ERODED

[                                   ]
JOHN JE[FFERYS? ]
[                                  ]
[               ] OCT 17th 1737?
AGED 40 YEARS
                [ALSO] GEORGE [                ]
[             ] APRIL [           ]
AGED 43? YEARS
[               ]H DAUGHTER

[                                        ]

65. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN JURY OF THIS PARISH
PLUMBER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 28th 1787
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO TWO DAUGHTERS OF THE ABOVE
JOHN JURY AND MARY HIS WIFE
ELIZABETH WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1783
AGED 3 YEARS & 9 MONTHS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF RICHARD [                  ]
AND DAUGHTER OF [THE ABOVE]
[                                                     ]
ALSO RICHARD [SON OF THE ABOVE? ]
DIED OCTOBER 21st? [            ] AGED 3 MONTHS
ALSO JOHN [                         ] AGED 21 YEARS
[                                  ] WILLIAM JURY
[                                                 ]

KNIGHT SEE WOOD

MERCER SEE PIPER

66.GREY GRANITE CRUCIFORM COPED

TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN MONCKTON
DIED 23rd JULY 1886 AGED 83
ALSO
ELIZA WHITMORE MONCKTON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 2nd JUNE 1873 AGED 63
ALSO CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1903 AGED 55

JOHN MONCKTON WAS AN ATTORNEY AND TOWN CLERK OF MAIDSTONE FOR MANY YEARS

67. HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF THOMAS PARIS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 22nd OF NOVEMBER 1829
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS PARIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th OF FEBRUARY 1830
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOV 27th 1811
AGED [              ]
THOMAS PARIS SON OF THE
ABOVE DIED [            ] AGED [             ]
ALSO PRUDENCE ANN W[IFE OF]
THOMAS PARIS
[                                             ]
AGED 61? YEARS

THOMAS PARIS, FREEMAN, CORDWAINER
PIGOT'S DIRECTORY 1839: THOMAS PARIS (SON?), BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, STONE STREET.

68. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
SAMUEL PIPER
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 14th OF JULY 1813
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO
MARY HIS WIFE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 15th OF APRIL 1809
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO SAMUEL THEIR SON WHO DIED
THE 19th OF FEB 1833
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO OF                                           AGED
MARY PIPER                                     84
HIS WIFE WHO DIED DEC 15th 1846        YEARS
ALSO ROBERT MERCER THEIR GRANDSON
WHO DIED OCT 28th 1839 AGED 37 YEARS

69. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
THOMAS POOLE ESQ.
LATE ONE OF THE JUSTICES OF THIS CORPORATION
WHO DIED APRIL 11th 1817
IN THE 78th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO GEORGE HULBURD
WHO DIED 26th MAY 1841
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HULBURD HIS WIFE
WHO DIED JAN 11th 1850
AGED 83 YEARS

THOMAS POOLE: WAS A HATTER AND POSTMASTER, A JURAT HE WAS MAYOR OF MAIDSTONE IN 1804.

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 11th NOVEMBER 1815
THOMAS POOLE, HATTER
   TO NIECE HESTER POOLE, DAUGHTER OF HIS LATE BROTHER, JAMES, £100.
   AFTER HIS DEBTS, LEGACIES, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, THE RESIDUE OF HIS ESTATE, REAL AND PERSONAL, INCLUDING STOCK IN TRADE, TO NEPHEW, GEORGE HULBURD OF MAIDSTONE, HATTER, FOR EVER, GEORGE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: EDWARD ELLIS, THOMAS SWEETLOVE AND GEORGE BURR

CODICIL DATED 25th MARCH 1817.
   TO NIECE SARAH JEFFERYS NOW LIVING WITH HIM, 3 BLANKETS IN THE CLOSET OF HIS BED CHAMBER, A MAHOGANY BEDSTEAD WITH STRIPED FURNITURE, 6 POINTED ELBOW RUSH BOTTOMED CHAIRS, A MAHOGANY WARDROBE, A BOLSTER AND 2 PILLOWS AND FLOCK MATTRESS, ALL IN HIS BED CHAMBER,A FEATHER BED, STRAW MATRESS, OVAL LOOKING GLASS IN BLACK AND GILT FRAME IN SARAH'S BED CHAMBER, A PAIR OF MAHOGANY? TABLES IN THE PARLOUR, A PAIR OF MAHOGANY CARD TABLES, MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD IN THE DINING ROOM, 3 BEDSIDE CARPETS, A SHAVING STAND, WAINSCOTTED TOILET TABLE, MAHOGANY NIGHT TABLE IN THE SPARE CHAMBER, WHITE COTTON COUNTERPANE, IN THE SERVANT'S ROOM, ALL THE LATTER FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF THE LATE CHRISTOPHER HALL.
   WITNESSES: THOMAS DAY, GEORGE BURR AND GEORGE BURR, JUNIOR
   PROVED 9th JUNE 1817

70. HEADSTONE

IN
A VAULT IN FRONT OF THIS STONE ARE
DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
LOUISA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MR T.R. RAILTON
OF BANK STREET IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH THE 10th 1840
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO THEODORA THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED MAY THE 29th 1833
AGED 1 YEAR
ALSO THOS. ROBT. THEIR SON
WHO DIED AUGUST THE 15th 1839
AGED 5 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE HENRY, JOHN & LOUISA
ALSO OF EMILY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHOSE LAMENTED DEMISE OCCURRED THE 22nd
DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1843 AGED 28 YEARS
WHO ALSO LEFT SURVIVING TWO CHILDREN VIZ
AUGUSTA AND WILLIAM
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS ROBERT RAILTON
WHO DIED JANUARY THE 26th 1870
AGED 68 YEARS

71. HEADSTONE ON BUTTRESS

IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD RANSLEY OF THIS PARISH
PLUMBER, WHO DIED THE 19th OF AUGUST
1794 AGED 51 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE BY MARY HIS WIFE THREE
DAUGHTERS ELIZABETH, ELEANOR
AND SUSANNA FRANCES
ALSO RICHARD FRANCIS THEIR SON
DIED JANUARY THE 17th 1787
AGED 4 MONTHS
AND MARY ANN THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED OCTOBER THE [ ] 1791
AGED 18 MONTHS

72. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRIOT DAUGHTER OF
WALTER AND HARRIOT READER
WHO DIED THE [    ] OF JUNE 1798
AGED [     ] YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
ALSO HARRIOT WIFE OF
THE ABOVE SAID WALTER READER
WHO DIED THE [    ] OF JANUARY 18[0]8
AGED [ ]9 YEARS
ALSO HARRIOT THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 23rd 1810 AGED 10 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE WALTER READER
WHO DIED NOVEMBER [    ] 1813 AGED [    ] YEARS

READER SEE HILL

73. LARGE TABLET ON CHURCH WALL

IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD RUCK WHO DIED JUNE 8th 1790
AGED [ ]5 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNAH HIS WIFE WHO DIED FEB.
21st? 1814 AGED 81 YEARS
LIKEWISE THREE CHILDREN OF JOHN & ELIZ RUCK
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO THE ABOVE ELIZABETH RUCK
DIED NOV 3rd 1816 AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO EDWIN SON OF THE ABOVE JOHN AND
ELIZABETH RUCK DIED APRIL 7th 1818 AGED 17 YEARS
ALSO HARRIOT THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED OCTOBER 6th 1818 AGED 22 YEARS
"The Grass Withereth, the Flower Fadeth,
But the Word of our God shall Stand for Ever"
ALSO ELIZABETH THEIR DAUGHTER DIED
DEC 15th 1821 AGED 27 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord"
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN RUCK DIED
JUNE 8th 1822 AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE THEIR SON DIED
JULY 5th 1823 AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO FREDERIC THEIR SON
DIED FEB 3rd 1826 AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY THEIR
SON DIED DEC 27th 1832 AGED 27

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 6th APRIL 1822JOHN RUCK, BRICKLAYER AND CHINAMAN.
   SONS GEORGE, A BRICKLAYER AND JAMES A CORDWAINER AND FRIEND JOHN VINE HALL, STATIONER ARE EXECUTIVES.
   THEY TO PAY DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS.
   RO BROTHER, RICHARD, £20. TO EXECUTIVES ALL HIS REAL ESTATE IN MAIDSTONE, MONEY, SECURITIES, STOCK IN TRADE, DEBTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, UPON TRUST. THEY ARE TO MANAGE HIS BUSINESS UNTIL HIS YOUNGEST CHILD IS 21. SON GEORGE IS TO HAVE USE OF HIS HOUSE AND BUSINESS PREMISES SO LONG AS HE CARRIES ON THE BUSINESS. EXECUTORS TO TAKE PROFITS FROM BUSINESS AND RENTS FROM HIS REAL ESTATE AND PAY HALF TO GEORGE FOR MANAGING THE BUSINESS AND FROM THE OTHER HALF USE ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN AND EDUCATE HIS TWO YOUNGEST CHILDREN, FREDERICK AND WILLIAM DURING THEIR MINORITIES. IF SUFFICIENT IS LEFT IT IS TO BE INVESTED IN THE PUBLIC FUNDS AND THE INTEREST USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS 4 CHILDREN UNTIL THE YOUNGEST IS 21.
   HIS BUSINESS AND STOCK OF POLES, SCAFFOLDING, LADDERS, CARRONS, TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS OF HIS TRADE TRANSFERRED TO SON GEORGE.
   HIS REAL ESTATE AND STOCK IN TRADE AS A CHINAMAN, ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, EFFECTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO BE SOLD AND THE PROCEEDS PAID TO HIS CHILDREN, GEORGE, JAMES, FREDERICK AND WILLIAM IN EQUAL SHARES AT 21 YEARS.
   SON GEORGE HAS THE OPTION TO PURCHASE TESTATOR'S HOUSE IN THE HIGH STREET, THE VALUE TO BE FIXED BY 2 INDIFFERENT PERSONS.
   WITNESSES: CHARLES HOWE ?, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND WILLIAM MORRIS, HIS CLERK
   PROVED 1st JULY 1822

74. HEADSTONE

ERECTED
TO THE
MEMORY OF
MARY ELIZABETH RUCK
DIED MARCH 9th 1847
AGED 26 YEARS
"Them which Sleep in Jesus,
Will God bring with Him"
ALSO OF
JAMES RUCK
FOR NEARLY TWENTY YEARS
PARISH CLERK OF MAIDSTONE
WHO DIED JANUARY 16th 1854
AGED 61 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 7th FEBRUARY 1850JAMES RUCK OF KING STREET, PARISH CLERK.
SON EDWIN AND NEPHEW GEORGE RUCK, ARCHITECT'S CLERK ARE TRUSTEES AND EXECUTORS.
   THEY TO PAY FROM PERSONAL ESTATE, DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS AND ANY SUN DUE TO MAIDSTONE BUILDING SOCIETY.
   TO WIFE ELIZABETH ANN, HIS FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, BOOKS, PICTURES AND CONSUMMABLES.
   TO HIS TRUSTEES, HIS THIRD SHARE OF TWO HOUSES IN KING STREET, OCCUPIED BY HIMSELF AND HENRY PIPPENS?, AND ALL OTHER FREEHOLD REAL ESTATE, EXCEPT HELD AS TRUSTEE OR MORTGAGEE, THEY ARE TO SELL AND INVEST PROCEEDS IN THE PUBLIC FUNDS. INCOME FROM THIS TO HIS WIFE FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, THEN THE TRUST MONEY TO DAUGHTER ELIZABETH, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS SINGLE, AFTER HER MARRIAGE, THEN TO SON EDWIN AND ELIZABETH, EQUALLY SHARED. IF ELIZABETH DIED UNMARRIED, THEN TO EDWIN, ABSOLUTELY. IF EDWIN DIES IN THE LIFETIME OF HIS MOTHER AND SISTER, OR EITHER OF THEM, HIS SHARE TO HIS REPRESENTATIVES.
   ANY REAL ESTATE UNSOLD TO BE DEEMED PART OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE. RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS WIFE. ANY ESTATE INVESTED IN HIM AS TRUSTEE OR MORTGAGEE, TO HIS TRUSTEES, UPON SUCH TRUSTS AS HE NOW HOLDS THEM.
   PROVISION MADE FOR HIS WIFE TO BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF DOWER RIGHTS.
   WITNESSES: JOHN MONCKTON, SOLICITOR AND RICHARD HOLMES, GENTLEMAN.
   PROVED 22nd JULY 1854 POWER RESERVED TO GEORGE RUCK.

75. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
[JOHN] SHEPPARD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 10th OF [ ]
[ ] AGED 83 ? YEARS
[ALSO CLARE ?] SHEPPARD HIS DAUGHTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY THE 8th
1770? AGED 1 YEAR
LEFT ISSUE FIVE SONS AND
ONE DAUGHTER
HERE ALSO LIETH THE BODY OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE JOHN SHEPPARD, GENT.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER THE [ ]
1811 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO JAMES SHEPPARD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 8th OF JUNE
1833 AGED 60 YEARS

1791 UNIVERSAL BRITISH DIRECTORY: JOHN SHEPPARD, EXCISE OFFICER, PERMIT WRITER AND OFFICE KEEPER.

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 10th MAY 1810
ELIZABETH SHEPPARD, WISOW OD JIHN SHEPPARD, SUPERVISOR.
   AFTER PAYMENT OF DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, TO GOOD FRIENDS, WILLIAM AND JOHN MUMFORD BOTH OF SUTTON HONE, ESQUIRES, £670 5% NAVY ANNUITIES AND £400 3% ANNUITIES IN THE BANK OF ENGLAND, UPON TRUST. THEY TO PAY DIVIDENDS TO DAUGHTER, ANN SHEPPARD, FOR LIFE.
   AFTER ANN'S DEATH, THE MONEY TO BE EQUALLY SHARED BETWEEN HER FIVE SONS, THOMAS, JOHN, WILLIAM, JAMES AND GEORGE AND TO ANY LAWFUL CHILDREN OF DAUGHTER ANN.
   TO ANN, CLOTHES, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, GLASS, READY MONEY AND OTHER SECURITIES, GOOD AND CHATTELS AND EFFECTS, ALSO PERSONAL ESTATE. ANN IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM EVANS, BAKER, W.A. DUNNING, ATTORNEY AND WILLIAM TAYLOR, HIS CLERK.
   PROVED 2nd JANUARY 1812

76. LEDGER

IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
WILLIAM SHORTTER
WHO DIED MAY 9th 1839
AGED 67 YEARS
LEAVING ISSUE ONE SON
AND TWO DAUGHTERS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM SHORTTER
WHO DIED DEC 31st ? 1847
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO JOHN? SHORTTER
THEIR SON
WHO DIED [            ] 1805
AGED [              ]
ALSO EDWARD
THEIR SON
DIED NOV 11th 180[   ]
AGED [               ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 21st DECEMBER 1847WILLIAM SHORTTER, STONE MASON.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
TO DAUGHTER MARIA, ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN AND CHINA.
   HIS FREEHOLD HOUSE OR COTTAGE AT ROCKY HILL, FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY [       ] HARRIS AND NOW BY [         ] BAKER, TO SON WILLIAM, FOR HIS LIFETIME. AFTER HIS DEATH, TO GRANDSON WILLIAM , FOR LIFE AND AFTER HIS DEATH TO EDWARD OAKLEY OF MILLHALL, AYLESFORD, PAPERMAKER, IN TRUST FOR LAWFUL HEIRS OF GRANDSON.
TO SON WILLIAM, AN ANNUITY OF £6 FOR LIFE, PAID FROM HIS FREEHOLD BLACKSMITH'S FORGE, USED AS A COAL WAREHOUSE IN MOTE ROAD, FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY [        ] MERRALL AND NOW BY RICHARD DUNK,.AFTER THE DEATH OF SON WILLIAM, TO HIS HEIRS FOR EVER, THE ANNUAL RENT OF £6.
   TWO FREEHOLD HOUSES AJOING THE ABOVE HOUSE OR COTTAGE, OCCUPIED BY THOMAS SIMMONDS AND [       ] MEDHURST TO DAUGHTER MARIA, FOR EVER.
   TWO FREEHOLD HOUSES IN MOTE ROAD, OCCUPIED BY RICHARD DUNK AND [       ] JARRETT AND FREEHOLD BLACKSMITH'S FORGE AT MOTE ROAD, SUBJECT TO ANNUITY OF £6, TO SON WILLIAM AND GRANDSON WILLIAM, TO DAUGHTER MARY ANN WIFE OF RICHARD DUNK, FOR EVER. EDWARD AND JOHN OAKLEY ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: JOEPH KNOTT AND CLEM. J. SMYTHE, SOLICITOR.
   PROVED 30th JUNE 1848

77. HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS SMITH
WHO DIED OCTOBER 30th 1816
AGED 74 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 10th MARCH 1815THOMAS SMITH, STATIONER AND CLAY MERCHANT.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID FROM PERSONAL ESTATE.
   HIS HOUSE IN KING STREET, OCCUPIED BY JOHN DUNN AND ALL, OTHER REAL ESTATE OR SHARES THEREOF., TO WIFE HANNAH, FOREVER.
   TO ELIZABETH STROUD, WIDOW OF HIS "MUCH ESTEEMED AND LAMENTED FRIEND", THOMAS STROUD, LATE OF LEEDS, (KENT), PAPERMAKER, £10. TO THOMAS BUSBRIDGE THE YOUNGER OF MAIDSTONE, £5. REST AND RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE TO WIFE HANNAH, ABSOLUTELY, SHE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: ROBERT EDMEAD, ELIZABETH KINGSNORTH AND WILLIAM TAYLOR.
   PROVED 20th JANUARY 1817

78. LEDGER, PART OF PATH

ENTRANCE OF
MR SPENCER'S VAULT
1822
ELIZA SPENCER
WIDOW OD
RICHARD READ SPENCER
DIED MARCH 31st 1887
AGED 83 YEARS

SUTTON SEE BRATTLE

79. LARGE LEDGER ON PATH

IN A VAULT BENEATH ARE
DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
JAMES SON OF JAMES AND MARY SUTTON
OF THIS TOWN
WHO DIED JUNE 1st 1834 AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND HARRIET SUTTON
DIED SEPT 23rd 1833 AGED 11 WEEKS
ALSO ROBERT THEIR SON DIED SEPT. 6th 1839 AGED 1 YEAR
ALSO SARAH THEIR DAUGHTER DIED SEPT. 7th 1842 AGED 1 MONTH
ALSO THE SAID JOHN SUTTON OF THIS TOWN, BUILDER
DIED AUG 31st 1848 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH THEIR DAUGHTER DIED AUG 21st 1849 AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO JAMES THEIR SON DIED AT SEA NOV 8th 1850 AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET MARY THEIR DAUGHTER DIED MAY 11th 1852 AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THEIR SON DIED JULY 6th 1853 AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET SUTTON WIDOW OF THE ABOVE JOHN SUTTON
BUILDER DIED AUGUST 21st 1857 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE JAMES AND MARY SUTTON
WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 1855 AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE JAMES AND MARY SUTTON
BORN 29th MAY 1798 DIED 28th MARCH 1885
ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF JAMES AND MARY SUTTON
BORN 12th NOV. 1805 DIED 18th FEB. 1891

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 31st AUGUST 1848JOHN SUTTON, STONE MASON.
   APPOINTS SON S JOHN AND JAMES AND FRIEND ROBERT CUTBUSH OF MAIDSTONE, PAINTER, EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES.
   HIS FREEHOLD, LEASEHOLD AND COPYHOLDS TO HIS TRUSTEES UPON TRUST, THEY CAN SELL THE WHOLE OR PART, OR CAB MORTGAGE THE PROPERTY. PROCEEDS WITH IS PERSONAL ESTATE MONEY TO BE INVESTED IN PUBLIC FUNDS. THE ANNUAL INTEREST TO BE PAID TO WIFE, HARRIET FOR HER LIFE, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS UNMARRIED. SHE IS TO MAINTAIN AND EDUCATE CHILDREN, WHO ARE MINORS. AFTER HIS WIFE'S DEATH OR REMARRIAGE. THE FUNDS IN TRUST FOR HIS CHILDREN WHILE THEY ARE MINORS. CAPITAL CAN ALSO BE EMPLOYED IN HIS BUSINESS.
   WITNESSES: JAMES JOSEPH POWER, JAMES BUNYARD AND JOHN MONCKTON, SOLICITOR.
   PROVED 12th FEBRUARY 1849 POWER RESERVED TO JAMES SUTTON (A MINOR) AND ROBERT CUTBUSH

80. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN SWAIN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEB 17th 1812
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO THOS. WILL. SON OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED NOV. 8th 1823
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN SWAIN
LEFT A WIDOW & 5 CHILDREN VIZ
RICHD., SARAH, ELIZA, CHARLES
CLEMENT AND GEORGE
"My Flesh shall Slumber in the Ground,
Till the Last Trumpet's Joyfull Sound,
Then Burst the Chains in Sweet Surprise,
And in my Saviours Image Rise"
ALSO ELIZA
DAUGHTER OF [THE ABOVE]
[ Flaked Away]

81. HEADSTONE

HERE [ LIETH WILLM.]
TU[B]B[ARD]
[WHO DIED] NOVEMBER [    ] [1725]
[                           ]
HERE ALSO LIETH [               ]
THE WIFE OF [WM] TUBB[ARD]
WHO DIED JULY YE 5th [ ] [AGED]
66 YEARS
HERE ALSO LIETH YE BODY OF
(Buried)

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 23rd JANUARY 1724 (1725)WILLIAM TUBBARD OF MAIDSTONE, YEOMAN.
   TO DAUGHTER MARY WIFE OF DANIEL MATTHEWS OF MAIDSTONE, GARDENER, £50; HE FORGIVES DANIEL AL DEBTS HE OWES; TO DAUGHTER ANNE WIFE OF THOMAS FOWLER OF MAIDSTONE, CORDWAINER, £100; HE FORGIVES THOMAS AND ANNE ALL SUMS THEY OWE HIM; TO DAUGHTERS ELIZABETH AND SUSANNA, £200 EACH, THEY ARE EXECUTORS.
   RESIDUE TO HIS FOUR DAUGHTERS, EQUALLY SHARED.
   FORGIVES SON WILLIAM ALL DEBTS HE OWES HIM.
   WITNESSES: EDWARD PIERCE AND JOHN STEAD
   PROVED 25th JANUARY 1725 (1726)

82. HEADSTONE AND BODYSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE T[WO]RT
LATE OF H[          ] IN THIS COUNTY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER 23rd
1837
AGED 24 YEARS
[                                        ]
[                                       ]

83. HEADSTONE

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
FREDERICK SON OF
GEORGE & ANN WAKEFIELD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 10th 1839 AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH ANN THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED MARCH 17th 1839 AGED 5? YEARS
ALSO OF HENRY THEIR SON
WHO DIED JUNE 23rd 1842 AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO OF ALFRED THEIR SON
WHO DIED MAY 29th 1846 AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO OF CHARLES THEIR SON
WHO DIED MAY 21st 1848 AGED 8 YEARS

84. LEDGER

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
JAMES SON OF JAMES AND
SARAH WALLER OF THIS PARISH
HE DIED THE 3rd? OF APRIL 1761
AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF JAMES AND
SARAH WALLER HE DIED SEPTEMBER
THE [ ] AGED 33? YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WALLER
SHE DIED FEBRUARY THE 10th 1803
AGED 68? YEARS
ALSO [ ]

85. LEDGER

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
JAMES WALLER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 10th? OF OCTOBER 1773
AGED 71? YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JAMES WALLER WHO DIED
MARCH THE [ ] 1805?
AGED [ ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 27th APRIL 1756JAMES WALLER, HOUSE CARPENTER.
   AFTER HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, TO ALL HIS CHILDREN BY HIS FORMER AND PRESENT WIVES, (EXCEPT DAUGHTER MARY), £5 EACH, TO MARY £10 AT 21 YEARS OF AGE.TO WIFE SARAH, HIS HOUSE IN MAIDSTONE FOR HER LIFE, AFTER HER DEATH , TO HIS SONS AND DAUGHTERS EQUALLY SHARED, FOR EVER.
   RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS WIFE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION OF HIS CHILDREN WHO ARE MINORS. AFTER HIS WIFE'S DEATH, THEN DIVIDED EQUALLY AMONG HIS CHILDREN.
   HIS WIFE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: THOMAS TOMLIN, WILLIAM HAMMOND AND EDWARD GREENSTED

CODICIL DATED 5th MAY 1772
   HE HAD GIVEN HIS HOUSE TO HIS WIFE. HE HAS SINCED PURCHASED SEVERAL HOUSES IN MAIDSTONE AND LOOSE. HE NOW GIVES THESE ADDITIONAL HOUSES TO HIS WIFE FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, THEN TO HIS CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED, FOR EVER. ALSO TO HIS CHILDREN AN ADDITIONAL £5 EACH.
   WITNESSES: BENJAMIN JURY, SAMUEL TASSELL AND EDWARD GREENSTED
   PROVED 26th NOVEMBER 1773

86. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN WALLER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL THE 21st 1810
AGED 59 YEARS
"With Patience to the Last he dis Submit,
And Murmured not at what the Lord thought Fit,
But with a Christian Courage died Resign,
His Soul to God at his Appointed Time"
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE JOHN WALLER
SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER THE 30th 1819
AGED 72 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE SURVIVING 2 SONS AND 4 DAUGHTERS
(VIZ) JAMES, GEORGE,
SALLY, MARY ANN, ANN AND MARTHA
ALSO 4 CHILDREN DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 27th DECEMBER 1807JOHN WALLER OF TOVIL, YEOMAN.
   ALL DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS PAID FIRST.
   TO WIFE, MARY, THE DIVIDENDS OF £1,000 4% CONSOLIDATED BANK ANNUITIES IN THE BANK OF ENGLAND, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH THE STOCK TO BE SHARED EQUALLY AMONG HIS CHILDREN.
   HIS 4 BRICK HOUSES IN TOVIL NEAR THE STREAM OF WATER, OCCUPIED BY [       ] REEVES, [       ] HILL, [       ] HOLLOWAY AND [       ] GARDENER AND 6 HOUSE IN TOVIL IN THE STREET OPPOSITE THE PAPER MILL PUBLIC HOUSE, OCCUPIED BY [       ]OTTAWAY, HIMSELF, [       ] WEEDON, [        ] DOWN AND [       ] STONE, TO WIFE MARY FOR LIFE.
   AFTER HER DEATH THE 4 HOUSES AT TOVIL TO DAUGHTER SALLY BIGG, WIDOW FOR HER LIFETIME, NOT TO BE CONTROLLED BY ANY FUTURE HUSBAND. AFTER HER DEATH, TO HER LAWFUL CHILDREN.
    OF 6 HOUSES AT TOVIL, THE ONE NEAREST TO THE PUBLIC HOUSE, OCCUPIED BY OTTAWAY AND A PIECE OF GROUND , NOW A SHRUBBERY, TO DAUGHTER SALLY, FOR LIFE AND THEN AS BEFORE. HIS OWN HOUSE TO DAUGHTER MARY COMBER WIFE OF FREDERICK COMMBER, FOR LIFE, AS BEFORE. HIS OWN HOUSE TO SON JAMES FOR LIFE, AFTER HIS DEATH, TO HIS LAWFUL CHILDREN. THE HOUSE OCCUPIED BY WEEDEN TO SON GEORGE, FOR LIFE, AFTER HIS DEATH, AS ABOVE. THE HOUSE OCCUPIED BY DOWN TO DAUGHTER ANN WALLER ON SAME TERMS.
   THE HOUSE OCCUPIED BY STONE TO DAUGHTER MARTHA WIFE OF JAMES SMITH, ON SAME TERMS.
   TO WIFE MARY ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, READY MONEY AND DEAL? AND TIMBER AROUND THE HOUSE.
   HIS 4 HOUSES AT TOVIL NEAR THE OIL MILL OCCUPIED BY [        ] BAKER, [       ] FLOCK?, [       ] BROWN AND [       ] BEAUMONT TO DAUGHTER MARY ON SAME TERMS AS ABOVE.
HIS 5 HOUSES IN TOVIL OCCUPIED BY EDWARD TUGWELL, [       ] BUCK, [       ] BELL, WILLIAM TUGWELL AND [       ] STYLES TO DAUGHTER MARY ON SAME TERMS.
   HIS 4 HOUSES IN MIDDLE ROW AT TOVIL, OCCUPIED BY [       ] WILSON, [       ] COINS?, [       ] MARTIN AND [       ] CROWDER?, TO DAUGHTER ANN ON SAME TERMS.
HIS CHERRY AND FILBERT ORCHARD 70 FEET SQUARE, AT TOVIL, NEXT TO THE HIGH STREET NEAR THE STREAM AND NEARBY HOUSE OCCUPIED BY GEORGE SIMMONS PLUS HIS HALF SHARE OF 4 HOUSES NEAR THE UPPER PART OF STONE STREET, MAIDSTONE OCCUPIED BY [       ] WILLIAMS, [       ] SMITH, [       ] BRIANT AND [       ] FIELDS AND HIS HALF SHARE OF A HOUSE USED AS A CARPENTER'S SHOP IN KNIGHTRIDER STREET, OCCUPIED BY HENRY HILLS, CARPENTER AND HIS HALF SHARE OF 2 HOUSES IN GABRIEL'S HILL, OCCUPIED BY [       ] SMITH AND [       ] WILSON, TO SON JAMES ON SAME TERMS AS BEFORE.
    HIS HOUSE IN TOVIL OCCUPIED BY [       ] BROOK AND 3 HOUSES LEFT TO HIM BY HIS LATE MOTHER, SARAH AT LYNSTEAD OCCUPIED BY [       ] FOOT, [       ] SUTTON AND [      ] CARYER TO SON GEORGE ON SAME TERMS.
   HE OWNS WELLS AT TOVIL AND LYNSTEAD SUPPLING HIS HOUSES THERE, HE GIVES TO HIS CHILDREN THE RIGHT OF DRAWING WATER THERE, TENNANTS TO PAY FOR WATER AND FOR MAINTENANCE OF WELLS.
   TO SON IN LAW FREDERICK COMBER ONE SHILLING AND NO MORE. TO EXECUTORS THE INTEREST OF £800 3% CONSOLIDATED BANK ANNUITIES IN BANK OF ENGLAND, UPON TRUST, FROM £600 OF THE STOCK, £100 TO EACH OF HIS SIX CHILDREN. FROM £100 OF THE STOCK, THE INTEREST TO GRANDCHILDREN, THOMAS, ANN AND WILLIAM BIGG, EQUALLY SHARED. THE INTEREST FROM £50 OF THE STOCK TO BE INVESTED FOR BENEFIT OF GRANDCHILD, JOHN SMITH. THE INTEREST OF THE REMAINING £50, FOR THE BENEFIT OF WILLIAM WALLER, NATURAL SON OF DAUGHTER ANN WALLER, HE WAS BORN 16th APRIL 1807 AND BAPTISED AT ALL SAINTS, MAIDSTONE , 9th MAY 1807.
TO ROBERT BARNABY OF MAIDSTONE, ATTORNEY, 2 GUINEAS TO READ HIS WILL AT THE FUNERAL. HE FORGIVES HIS CHILDREN ALL DEBTS THEY OWE HIM.
   JOHN CHARLTON OF FARLEIGH, GENTLEMAN, JOHN DOWN OF MAIDSTONE, VICTUALLER AND HIS WIFE ARE EXECUTORS.
    RESIDUE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, AFTER USUAL PAYMENTS ARE MADE, TO HIS WIFE MARY.
    WITNESSES: JAMES COLLINGS, HENRY COLLIS AND THOMAS BORAH?
CODICIL DATED 25th MARCH 1810
HE HAS SINCE PURCHASED A HOUSE AT HARRIETSHAM, THIS GOES TO DAUGHTER SALLY. A SHED AND GROUND IN TOVIL BETWEEN 2 HOUSES OCCUPIED BY [ ] INKPEN AND [ ]
JORDAN, TO TRUSTEES, IN TRUST, FOR BENEFIT OF DAUGHTER ANN, WIFE OF JOHN RAYFIELD AND HER CHILDREN. REST OF WILL RATIFIED.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM DYER OF LOOSE, WILLIAM VIGOR OF MAIDSTONE AND JOHN BUCK OF MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 26th JUNE 1810

87. HEADSTONE ON SOUTH WALL

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN WALLIS, GENT.
WHO DIED APRIL 27th 1799
AGED 61 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 9th FEBRUARY 1799
JOHN WALLIS OF MAIDSTONE. GENTLEMAN
   HE IS ENTITLED TO THE REVERSION IN FEE EXPORTANT, THE HOUSE OF MARGARET WALLIS DAILEY, SPINSTER IN JEW ALLEY, KINGSTON, JAMAICA. HE GIVES THIS TO HIS FRIEND, PETER FRANKLYN OF JAMAICA, COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS, FOR EVER.
   BUT IF THE HOUSE HAS ALREADY BEEN SOLD BY VIRTUE OF A POWER OF ATTORNEY GIVEN TO FRANKLYN, THEN FRANKLYN CAN HAVE THE PROCEEDS.
   HE ALSO GIVES FRANKLYN A CERTAIN NEGRO WENCH CALLED BY THE NAME OF DOLLY AND HER OFFSPRING, (IF ANY)" ALSO ALL HIS OTHER NEGROES IN THE WEST INDIES.
   TO FRIEND THOMAS SUTTON OF DUKE STREET, LIVERPOOL, MERCHANT, £50; TO SUTTON'S SON, WILLIAM, A CORN FACTOR OF LIVERPOOL, £50; TO JOHN JACOBS SON OF HIS LATE FRIEND CHAPMAN JACOBS, £40, IF JOHN DIES IN TESTATOR'S LIFETIME, THEN THE £40 TO HIS BROTHER CHAPMAN, IF CHAPMAN DIES THEN TO HIS SIBLINGS.
TO ANN GILES, HIS SERVANT, £100 AND HIS LINEN AND CLOTHES, FURNITURE IN THE KITCHEN AND HER OWN BED AND FITTINGS.
    TO FRIEND WILLIAM FANTER? OF CHATHAM, MASTER IN H.M. NAVY, FLINT STACEY AND JOHN WISE OF MAIDSTONE, BREWERS, £20 EACH.
   TO FRIEND THOMAS SUTTON OF WEST MALLING, GROCER AND HIS WIFE, MRS MANGER (WIDOW OF JOHN COSSENS MANGER, LATE OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN), ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM FANTER AND PETER SUTTON, SON OF THOMAS MOURNING RING EACH.
   TO FLINT STACEY HIS GOLD HEADED CANE; TO HIS SISTER, MRS WISE, WIFE OF JOHN WISE, HIS GOLD WATCH.
    HE WISHES TO BE BURIED AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO HIS LATE PARENTS CLOSE TO THE BELLFRY DOOR AT ALL SAINTS. A STONE IS TO BE ERECTED WITH HIS PARENTS NAMES INSCRIBED. AFTER HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, THE RESIDUE OF HIS GOODS AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO FLINT STACEY AND JOHN WISE, THEY ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM DUNNING, WILLIAM GORHAM AND STEPHEN LAMPREY
   PROVED 9th AUGUST 1799

I MUST SAY, I DO FIND THE BEQUEST OF FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS RATHER SHOCKING, EVEN AT THIS DISTANCE IN TIME.

88. LARGE TABLET ON SOUTH WALL

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
RICHARD WALTER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 7th 1846
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD WALTER
THEIR SON WHO DIED FEB 13th 1852
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HOLYER WALTER
THEIR SON WHO DIED MAY 20th 184[5]
AGED 28 YEARS
LEAVING BY SARAH HIS WIFE
AN ONLY CHILD MARY ANN WHO DIED
APRIL 24th 1846 AGED 1 YEAR 6 MONTHS
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN
THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED
SEPT 19th 1845 AGED 13 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1846 ?
AGED 1 YEAR AND 5 MONTHS
ALSO THOMAS THEIR SON WHO DIED
MAY 10th? 1830? AGED 2 YEARS & 6 MONTHS
ALSO THEIR CHILDREN
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO JOHN RICHARD THEIR SON
WHO DIED APRIL 4th 1848 AGED 28 YEARS

89. HEADSTONE

[IN MEMORY OF]
[EDWARD] WATTS SON OF
EDWARD & FRANCES WATTS
[ WHO DIED [ ] JANUARY 1813]
AGED 2 MONTHS
ALSO FRANCES WATTS DAUGHTER
[OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED [ ] JANUARY 1815]
AGED 8 MONTHS?

90. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN WATTS
WHO DIED JANUARY 25th 1853
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN HIS WIFE
WHO DIED MARCH 25th 1850
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO CAROLINE
THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED MARCH 10th 1854
AGED 35 YEARS

THERE IS A P.C.C. WILL FOR JOHN WATTS BUT THE IMAGE IS IN POOR CONDITION, HALF IS, MORE OF LESS, ILLEGIBLE, SO I HAVE NOT USED IT.

91. DOUBLE HEADSTONE

[HERE LYETH]
[YE] [BO]DY [O]F
THOMAS
WHETSTONE
WHO DIED
APRIL YE 20th
1707
AGED 63 ? YEARS

[HERE LYETH]
YE [BODY OF]
[              ]
WHET[STONE]
OF[                        ]
WHO [DIED                ]
[                                 ]NO
[                              ] AGED
[                      ] LEFT
[ISSUE] TWO DAUGHTERS
[                     ] ELENOR ?

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 18th JULY 1704THOMAS WHETSTONE, CORDWAINER.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE FIRST PAID.
   TO DAUGHTER, ELLONER, LATE WIFE OF THOMAS TOMLYN OF ROCHESTER, TALLOW CHANDLER, NOW A WIDOW OF MAIDSTONE, HIS 4 HOUSES IN MAIDSTONE, 3 OF WHICH ARE IN KNIGHTRIDER STREET, OCCUPIED BY ROBERT BEAN, JOHN HOBSON AND ROBERT PEAN ?, THE 4th IN PENNS ? CROSS, IS HIS OWN HOUSE, FOR HER LIFETIME; AFTER HER DEATH TO HER CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED.
   TO DAUGHTER MARGARET, WIFE OF ANDREW STEPHENSON, OF MAIDSTONE, TALLOW CHANDLER, £10 FOR HER AND HER CHILDREN. DAUGHTER ELLONER IS JOINT EXECUTOR, (WITH WHOM?).
   WITNESSES: SAMUEL TASELL, HESTHIOR SMITH AND ROBERT HILLS.
   PROVED 5th MAY 1707

92. HEADSTONE

[                                      ]
[                                    ]

[                                    ]
ALSO OF EMILY DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND ANN WEEKES
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY [    ] 1822
AGED [    ] MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE ANN WEEKES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN 11th 1824
AGED [    ] 1 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES WEEKES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 29th 1829
AGED [    ] YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 11th JUNE 1829JAMES WEEKES, OF MAIDSTONE, CARPENTER AND BUILDER. "AILING IN BODY"
   APPOINTS BROTHER WILLIAM AND SISTER IN LAW ELIZABETH RUSSELL OF BIDDENDEN, SPINSTER, TRUSTEES AND EXECUTORS.
   TO THEM HIS 2 FREEHOLD HOUSES AND WORKSHOP IN UPPER STONE STREET, ONE IN HIS OCCUPATION THE OTHER IN THE OCCUPATION OF JOHN BURCH, AND REST OF REAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST, TO SELL. HE GIVES TRUSTEES AUTHORITY TO LEASE ANY PROPERTY NOT SOLD, DURING THE MINORITY OF HIS CHILDREN.
   FROM THE PROCEEDS AN £150 MORTGAGE TO BE SETTLED, DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID. RESIDUE TO BE INVESTED. READY MONEY, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, STOCK IN TRADE, DEBTS OWING AND RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE, FROM WHICH THAT NOT CONSISTING OF MONEY TO BE SOLD AND ADDED TO INVESTMENTS. INTEREST TOWARDS THE MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION OF HIS CHILDREN, ANN, WILLIAM AND CAROLINE, UNTIL THEY ARE 21, WHEN THEY ARE ALL 21, TRUSTEES TO TRANSFER ESTATE TO THEM, EQUALLY SHARED, FOR EVER.
   WITNESSES: JOHN MONCKTON, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE, JOHN KEMP AMD J.B. JUDE, CLERKS TO MR MONCKTON.
   PROVED 12th JANUARY 1830

93. LEDGER, PART OF PATH

IN MEMORY OF
EMILY DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS & PHEBE WICKHAM
WHO DIED SEPT 9th 1826
AGED 4 YEARS & 7 MONTHS
ALSO OF THE ABOVED NAMED
PHEBE WICKHAM
DIED DECEMBER 19th 1873
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN APRIL 21st 1814
DIED JANUARY 26th 1881
MARY ANN WICKHAM
BORN AUGUST 1st 1819
DIED JUNE 8th 1907

PIGOT'S DIRECTORY 1839: PHEOBE WICKHAM, BOOK SELLER, WEEK STREET.

94. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
WILLM. WILLIAMSON
SON OF JOSEPH & SARAH
WILLIAMSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCTOBER 30th 1802
AGED 9 YEARS

95. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN WOOD
WHO DIED MAY 24th 1784
AGED 22 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 2 SONS JOHN & JOSEPH
FRANCES DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & ELIZABETH KNIGHT
WHO DIED OCT. 20th 1804
AGED 3 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH WILLIAM WOOD SON OF
JOSEPH & CHRISTIAN WOOD
WHO DIED MAY 15th 1820
AGED 6 MONTHS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN WOOD WHO DIED AUG 9th 1838
AGED 71 YEARS

96. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF WILLIAM
WOOLLETT LATE SEARGENT
[OF] THE WEST KENT REGIMENT
OF MILITIA WHO DIED NOV?
10th 1776 AGED 39 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE BY SUSANNAH
HIS WIFE
ONE SON WILLIAM
ALSO OF SUSANNAH
WHO DIED [ ] NOV ? [1786]
[ ]

END OF SECTION B

SECTION C

97. HEADSTONE

[                                ]TEM[PER]ANCE
ADAMS WIFE OF
JOHN ADAMS
DIED JU[   ] 15th 1731 ?
AGED [ ] YEARS
JOHN ADAMS WHO DIED [       ]
173[9] AGED 60

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 25th OCTOBER 1739JOHN ADAMS OF MAIDSTONE, BASKET MAKER.
FIRSTLY, ALL DEBTS TO BE PAID.
   ONE THIRD SHARE OF HIS HOUSE IN MIDDLE ROW, MAIDSTONE, TO DAUGHTER TEMPERANCE REYNOLDS, FOR EVER; ONE THIRD OF THE HOUSE TO DAUGHTER ELIZABETH ADAMS, FOR EVER; AFTER HER DEATH, TO HER LAWFUL HEIRS, EQUALLY SHARED; IN DEFAULT OF HEIRS, TO HIS SON JOHN, FOR EVER. TO SON WILLIAM, £10; TO SON JOHN, ALL HIS OSIER GROUND, WITH THE LEASE AND ANY OTHER OSIER GROUNDS. TO GRAND DAUGHTERS, ANN REYNOLDS AND ANN ADAMS, DAUGHTER OF SON JOHN, £10 EACH. LEASE OF HIS HOP GROUND AND STOCK OF HOPPETS, TO HIS DAUGHTERS, TEMPERANCE AND ELIZABETH AND SON JOHN, EQUALLY SHARED, THEY ARE HIS EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: THOMAS POPE, JUNIOR, THOMAS LEE AND DANIEL KIRBY.
   PROVED 3rd DECEMBER 1739

98. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF THOMAS AGAR
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AUGUST 17th 1834
AGED [ ]7 YEARS
ALSO JANE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN HER INFANCY
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
THOMAS AGAR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 13th 1835
AGED 83 YEARS

99. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD ALLMAN
WHO DIED 16th OF MARCH 1833
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ALLMAN
WHO DIED THE 28th OF OCTOBER 1831
AGED 68 YEARS
LIKEWISE
RUTH ALLMAN
WHO DIED THE 1st OF MAY 1821
AGED 77 YEARS

100. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARY DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS AND SARAH ATKINS
WHO DIED MARCH THE 27th 1797
AGED 1 YEAR AND 9 MONTHS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF
THOMAS ATKINS WHO DIED
SEPTEMBER THE 13th 1798
AGED 31 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON AND ONE DAUGHTER
JAMES AND ELIZABETH
"All you that come my grave to see,
Think on the time that runs for you,
Fly from Sin like Godly still?,
Then welcome Death comes when it will"

THOMAS ATKINS WAS A CARPENTER, UNIVERSAL BRITISH DIRECTORY, 1791 AND APPRENTICESHIP TAX RECORDS, (MASTER), 1801/ 1806

101. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SUSANNA WIFE OF WILLIAM BAILEY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH THE 10th 1802 AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM THEIR SON
WHO DIED IN HIS INFANCY
MARY MARGARET BAILEY HIS SECOND WIFE
DIED MARCH 14th? 1809 AGED 31 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE MARY
ALSO MARY AMELIA DAUGHTER OF
HARRIET LOUISA BAILEY HIS THIRD WIFE
WHO DIED JANUARY THE 4th 1823
AGED 4 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM BAILEY
WHO DIED THE 13th OF FEBRUARY 1826
AGED 63 YEARS

PIGOT'S DIRECTORY, 1824, WILLIAM BAILEY, STRAW HAT MANUFACTURER

102. HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH AVIS DAUGHTER OF
RICHD. & PHILADELPHIA BARNARD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCTOBER 17th 1821 AGED 12 WEEKS
ALSO ALICE THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED DEC. 22nd 1822 AGED 15 WEEKS
ALSO ELIZABETH THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED DEC 22nd 1831 AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE RICHARD BARNARD
WHO DIED MAY 23rd 1832 AGED 33 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW & 3 CHILDREN

103. HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES BARNETT
WHO DIED OCT 18th 1838? AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE?
WHO DIED APRIL [ ] AGED 21 YEARS
[ ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 25th OCTOBER 1839CHARLES BARNETT, OF EARL STREET, LICENSED VICTUALLER.
   TO WIFE SARAH, ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, ALL MONIES, DEBTS AND A COTTAGE IN WHEELER STREET, MAIDSTONE, OCCUPIED BY MR PHILLIPS, MONEY DUE AT HIS DEATH FROM THE KENT LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY ON POLICY NO. 26. HIS WIFE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM WRIGHT, BANK STREET, JOHN BARNETT AND EDWARD GANDY

AFFIDAVIT DATED 16th DECEMBER 1839
   JOHN BARNETT OF MAIDSTONE, VICTUALLER IS SWORN. HE AFFIRMS THAT HE AND THE OTHER WITNESSES WERE PRESENT WHEN THE TESTATOR SIGNED THE WILL AND THAT HE AND THE OTHER WITNESSES SIGN THE WILL IN TESTATOR'S PRESENCE..
   PROVED 18th DECEMBER 1839

104. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BARNETT
BUILDER OF THIS TOWN
WHO DIED AUGT 22nd 1851 AGED 61 YEARS
ALS OF MARY ANN HIS WIFE
WHO DIED AUGT 30th 1857 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED JULY 28th 1832 AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE RICHARD THEIR SON
WHO DIED JUNE 12th 1835 AGED 9 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN ROSA THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED JAN 18th 1836 AGED 7 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH THEIR SECOND SON
WHO DIED DEC 13th 1848 AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH, WILLIAM & ELIZABETH
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
[ ]

JOHN BARNETT WAS A CARPENTER, APPRENTICESHIP TAX RECORDS, 1833

105. TALL HEADSTONE, BADLY ERODED

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF MR GEORGE BASSAGE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[                     ] 17[ ] [                     ]
ALSO ANN [                   ] MARCH? 17[   ]
AGED [   ] YEARS
ALSO ROSE [                     ]
[                ] 1798 AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO JESSE? THEIR SON
[                                        ] 1799
ALSO SOPHIA [                              ]
[                                                  ]
[                                 ]
ALSO GEORGE THEIR SON [             ]
[                                                  ]
ALSO MR GEORGE BASSAGE
[                                        1838?]
[                          ]
ALSO ANN [                 ] DAUGHTER
[                                     1826?]
[                          ]
ALSO THOMAS [                     1829?]
[                          ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL (SAME MAN?)GEORGE BASSAGE THE ELDER, COW KEEPER.
   HIS FREEHOLD HOUSE IN MOTE ROAD AND FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, INVESTMENTS, STOCK, CATTLE, GOODS, CHATTELS AND OTHER REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO SON GEORGE OF MAIDSTONE, WHEELWRIGHT AND WILLIAM JURY OF MAIDSTONE, PLUMBER AND GLAZIER, UPON TRUST. THEY TO ALLOW WIFE ANN TO HAVE FREE USE OF HOUSE AND FURNITURE, ETC., INTEREST FROM INVESTMENTS, CATTLE, GOODS AND CHATTELS, FOR LIFE, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS SINGLE. AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, TRUSTEES TO SELL HOUSE AND GOODS AND OTHER PROPERTY. PROCEEDS TO BE INVESTED IN PUBLIC FUNDS UNTIL YOUNGEST CHILD IS 21, THEN TO BE EQUALLY SHARED AMONG THEM, THEY ARE GEORGE, SAMUEL, HENRY, JESSES, THOMAS, ALFRED, ELIZABETH, HARRIET, ELINOR, ROSE AND ANN MARIA.
   SON GEORGE, WILLIAM JURY AND WIFE ANN ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM READER OF MAIDSTONE, VICTUALLER, THOMAS MITCHELL OF MAIDSTONE, CORN CHANDLER AND JOHN LOCKWOOD , ATTORNEY OF ROCHESTER.
   PROVED 18th DECEMBER 1838

106. HEADSTONE

BEARD

HERE LYETH YE BODY
OF SUSANNA WIFE OF
ISAAC BEARD WHO
DYED JUNE YE 19th 1716
AGED 60 YEARS
JOHN SMITH [ ]
GRANDSON OF YE [ABOVE]
[ ] NAMED
17[4]0

ISAAC BEARD, CARPENTER, APPRENTICESHIP RECORDS (MASTER) C. 1700, FREEMAN OF MAIDSTONE 1700 – 1713; CANTERBURY WILL (PRC/31/147) 1678, A THREAD TWISTER? FATHER?

107. HEADSTONE

BEECHING

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH LATE WIFE OF
STEPHEN BEECHING OF
MAIDSTONE WHO DIED DEC 21st?
1771 AGED 78 ? YEARS
AND LEFT ISSUE THREE SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER

108. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN BELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL THE 16th 1822
AGED 75 YEARS

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 20th APRIL 1818ANN BELL, FORMERLY OF ARLINGTON STREET, WESTMINSTER, NOW OF MAIDSTONE, SPINSTER.
   SHE IS IN THE SERVICE OF THE EARL OF ROMNEY. ALL DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   APPOINTS NIECE ANN FULLER DAUGHTER OF LATE SISTER, MARY FULLER, EXECUTOR.
   HER COTTAGE IN CARLISLE, OCCUPIED BY NEPHEW, GEORGE BELL, TO HIM FOR EVER.
   TO ANN FULLER AND WILLIAM BRADSHAW OF BOXLEY, ALSO A SERVANT OF LORD ROMNEY, £450 4% BANK OF ENGLAND ANNUITIES, UPON TRUST, THEY TO PERMIT HER BROTHER, THOMAS, A SMITH IN THE ROYAL ARTILLERY BARRACKS AT NEWCASTLE TO HAVE THE INTEREST FOR LIFE. AFTER HIS DEATH, THEY TO TRANSFER £250 FROM THE STOCK, TO ANN FULLER AND TRANSFER £100 OF THE STOCK TO NIECE JANE BELL, DAUGHTER OF BROTHER ROBERT, FOR EVER AND TRANSFER £100 TO JANE'S SISTER ANN.
   RESIDUE OF ALL HER ESTATE, TO NIECE ANN FULLER, FOR EVER.
   WITNESSES: CHARLES TOPPING, SARAH GRAVES AND ELIZABETH PITTARD
   PROVED 8th JUNE 1822

109. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BENSTED
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 4th 1791
AGED 63 YEARS
[ ELIZABETH] WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN 12th 1815
AGED 77 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 2 SONS & 3 DAUGHTERS
WILLIAM, JOSEPH, MARY, ELIZABETH & MARTHA
ALSO 3 SONS & 2 DAUGHTERS OF
JOSEPH AND ELIZABETH BENSTED
ELIZABETH, THOMAS, SAMUEL THOMAS
AND SARAH WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO EMMA DAUGHTER OF
WILL ? & ELIZABETH BENSTED
[WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 1846] [AGED 16 [YEARS ?]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 1st JUNE 1789WILLIAM BENSTED OF MAIDSTONE, HOYMAN.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FORST PAID.
   ALL HIS REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO WIFE ELIZABETH, FOR EVER, SHE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: THOMAS WILDE, ATTORNEY OF MAIDSTONE, CHARLES BUCKTON, HIS CLERK AND JOHN BATES, HIS SERVANT,
   PROVED 21st MAY 1791

110. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT BLINKHORN
[WHO DIED [ ] OCTOBER 1840]
[ ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 26th MAY 1838ROBERT BLINKHORN THE ELDER, OF MAIDSTONE, MILLER.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   APPOINTS SON, JOHN OF THURNHAM, MILLER, SON IN LAW, RICHARD DAWSON OF STOCKBURY, FARMER, GOOD FRIEND, THOMAS SWEETLOVE OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN AND ALEXANDER RANDALL OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN, EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES.
   HIS LEASEHOLD MILL AND HOUSE AND GROUNDS AT SANDLING, BOXLEY, AND THE LEASE, GRANTED TO HIM BY THE RT. HON. EARL OF AYLESFORD FOR 14 YEARS FROM 10th OCTOBER 1829 AT £70 PER YEAR, TO SON THOMAS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE LEASE.
   TO HIS TRUSTEES, HIS FREEHOLD HOUSE AT THURNHAM, NOW OCCUPIED BY SON JOHN, (SUBJECT TO A TERM OF 4 YEARS AFTER TESTATOR'S DEATH), RESERVED FOR SON JOHN, SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF RENT OF £50 PER YEAR FOR THE 4 YEARS, PAID TO TRUSTEES. THIS RENT (£200) WILL AFTER 4 YEARS BE PAID, EQUALLY SHARED TO HIS CHILDREN, JOHN, THOMAS, GEORGE, ROBERT, MARY ANN HEAPS, WIFE OF JOHN HEAPS OF LONDON, VICTUALLER, HARRIET DAWSON WIFE OF RICHARD DAWSON OF STOCKBURY, FARMER, MARIA COBB WIFE OF FREDERICK COBB OF CANTERBURY, GROCER AND LOUISA BLINKHORN.
   THE THURNHAM PROPERTY, UPON TRUST, TO SELL TO SON JOHN FOR £1,000. IF HE DECLINES TO BUY IT, IT WILL BE SOLD FOR BST PRICE AND THE MONEY DIVIDED BETWEEN HIS CHILDREN IN EQUAL SHARES.
   TO HIS TRUSTEES HIS HOUSE, NOW IN 2 DWELLINGS, IN KING STREET, OTHERWISE EAST LANE, MAIDSTONE, FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY ROBERT COLLENS, NOW BY JOHN HAYNES AND THOMAS THOMAS AND HIS OWN HOUSE IN KING STREET, PLUS 2 COTTAGES IN STONE STREET, LATELY OCCUPIED BY JOHN EDWARDS AND [ ] JAMES. ALSO ANY OTHER REAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST, TO SELL. PROCEEDS TO BE PART OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE. ALSO HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GOODS, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, BOOKS, (EXCEPT ACCOUNT BOOKS) AND EFFECTS, TO BE SOLD. ALL MONEY (WHICH WILL BE INVESTED IN GOVERNMENT FUNDS), INVESTMENTS AND RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE, THAT NOT CONSISTING OF MONEY TO BE SOLD. TO EACH OF HIS CHILDREN, £600 EACH.
   THE SUM OF £900 ALSO TO BE INVESTED LIKEWISE. THE DIVIDENDS TO BE PAID TO DAUGHTER, CHARLOTTE BELLINGHAM WIFE OF EDWARD BELLINGHAM, FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, UPON TRUST, TOWARDS THE MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION OF HER CHILDREN. WHEN THEY ARE ALL 21, THE STOCK TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THEM, EQUALLY SHARED. ID CHARLOTTE DIED WITH NO SURVIVING CHILDREN, THEN THE £900 AND GOVERNMENT STOCK WILL GO INTO HIS PERSONAL ESTATE TO BE PAID IN EQUAL SHARES TO HIS CHILDREN.
   HE RELEASES EDWARD BELLINGHAM FROM A DEBT OF £400 AND HIS PROMISSORY NOTE TO BE RETURNED TO HIM AND DESTROYED.
   TO TRUSTEES, £1,200 TO BE INVESTED IN GOVERNMENT STOCK AND THE DIVIDENDS PAID TO DAUGHTER, ELIZA BENSTED WIFE OF WILLIAM BENSTED, OF MAIDSTONE, HOYMAN FOR HER LIFETIME, AFTER HER DEATH, THEN TO HER CHILDREN TOWARDS THEIR MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION UNTIL THEY ARE 21 AND THEN THE CAPITAL TO BE SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN THEM. IF ELIZA DIES WITH NO SURVIVING CHILDREN THE £1,200 TO GO INTO HIS PERSONAL ESTATE AND SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN HIS CHILDREN. HE RELEASES ALL HIS CHILDREN AND HUSBANDS OF HIS DAUGHTERS FROM ALL DEBTS OWED TO HIM.
   WITNESSES: CHARLES TOPPING, JOHN SCOONS AND MARY ANN CALLUND
   PROVED 20th NOVEMBER 1840

111. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS B[O]ON? OF THIS
PARISH WHO DIED OCTOBER [ ] 176[ ]
AGED 45 ? YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 19th OF OCTOBER 1788
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO BETTY ? THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 28th NOVEMBER ? 17[ ]
AGED [ ] [YEARS]
[ ]

112. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH BOWER
DIED APRIL 21st? 17[ ]5? AGED
68 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS GOWER
HER SECOND SON DIED MARCH
6th 1787 AGED 22 YEARS
[ Eroded Verses ]

113. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN BOWLES OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 13th OF JUNE
1800 AGED 63? YEARS
ALSO CECILIA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
AND WIFE OF JOHN MOORE
WHO DIED JANUARY THE 6th 1832
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN MOORE
WHO DIED JULY THE 8th 1832
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO CECILIA WIFE OF GREGORY PAGE
ONLY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND CECILIA MOORE
WHO DIED MARCH THE 12th 1834
AGED 34 YEARS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 23rd MAY 1800JOHN BOWLES OF MAIDSTONE, GARDENER.
WIFE CECILIA IS EXECUTOR. AFTER PAYMENT OF DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, ALL HIS ESTATE TO WIFE CECILIA, ABSOLUTELY.
WITNESSES: J. BAKER AND STEPHEN LAMPREY.

114. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BOWLES OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT [ ] 183[ ]
AGED 73 YEARS
[More Eroded]

115. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WATSON BRADSHAW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB 7th 1810
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WATSON BRADSHAW
WHO DIED JAN 3rd 1815? AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF JOHN
BRADSHAW SON OF THE ABOVE
WATSON AND ANN BRADSHAW
WHO DIED THE 17th OF JANUARY 1822
IN THE 69th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
JOHN BRADSHAW WHO DIED
SEPT 15th 1846 AGED 84 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILLWATSON BRADSHAW, YEOMAN OF MAIDSTONE.
   TO WIFE ANN, HIS FREEHOLDS IN EAST FARLEIGH, LATELY OCCUPIED BY JOHN RALPH HARRIS AND [        ] WEBB AND HIS COTTAGE , NOW 2 DWELLINGS IN HUNTON, LATELY OCCUPIED BY [     ] WHITE AND [        ], FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, THEN TO HIS 2 SONS, JOHN AND WILLIAM EQUALLY SHARED, FOR EVER.
   AFTER PAYMENT OF DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS AND LEGACIES, ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND EFFECTS, INCOME FROM MORTGAGES, INVESTMENTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO WIFE ANN FOR LIFE, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS UNMARRIED. SHE TO MAKE AN INVENTORY OF HIS GOODS AND GIVE IT TO HIS SONS.
TO GRANDSON WILLIAM, SON OF JOHN,£50 AND TO JOHN SON OF HIS LATE SON THOMAS, £50 AND TO HIS SISTER, JULIANA, £20.
   RESIDUE TO HIS SONS, EQUALLY SHARED. THEY AND HIS WIFE ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: BRIDGET ROFFE, THOMAS PARIS AND JOHN ROFFE.
   PROVED 2nd MARCH POWER RESERVED TO ANN BRADSHAW

116. HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
STEPHEN? BRI[A]NT? [        ]
[       ] WHO DIED [          ]
1771 [                        ]

BRIDGES SEE HARMAN

117. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BRIDGES
WHO DIED THE 1st OF JANUARY 1830
AGED 80 YEARS
LIKEWISE
THOMAS BRIDGES
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 21st OF OCTOBER 1780
AGED 46 YEARS

118. DOUBLE HEADSTONE

BROWNE

HERE
LYETH ALSO
[YE] BODY OF MAR[ ]
[ ] YE WIFE OF
[THOM]AS BROWNE
[WHO[ DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 7th
DAY OF MARCH
1700 AGED
YEARSHERE
LYETH YE BODY
OF THOMAS
BROWNE OF
MAIDSTONE WHO
DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 22nd? [OF]
JANUARY 16th 16[93]
73 AGED 63 YEARS
YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 15th MARCH 1693THOMAS BROWNE OF MAIDSTONE, YEOMAN
   TO SONS, THOMAS, GEORGE, JAMES, DANIEL AND PETER, 5 SHILLINGS EACH; TO DAUGHTERS, MARY WIFE OF STEPHEN CHITTENDEN OF ROCHESTER, 2 SHILINGS AND TO ELIZABETH WIFE OF FRANCIS CARPENTER OF SHOREHAM, 5 SHILLINGS.
   HIS LAND AND PROPERTY PURCHASED FROM THE LATE WILLIAM RAYNER AT SUTTON VALENCE, ONE HALF, 3 HOUSES, 1 BARN AND 15 ACRES TO SON GEORGE; THE OTHER HALF, OCCUPIED BY THOMAS EYOOD, TO HIS WIFE MARY FOR HER LIFETIME, SHE TO PAY WILLIAM ROUSE OF LENHAM, 40 SHILLINGS PER QUARTER FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, THIS HALF TO SON PETER, FOR EVER. HIS GOODS, CHATTELS, AFTER HIS DEBTS AND FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID AND RESIDUE OF REAL ESTATE, TO HIS WIFE. SHE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: MARTHA BROWNE, MARY BOWELL AND ROBERT EDMONDS.
   PROVED 5th FEBRUARY 1694

119. HEADSTONE

HERE
LYETH YE BODY OF DANIEL
BROWN YE SON OF
THOMAS BROWN OF
MAIDSTONE WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE YE
2nd DAY OF FEBRUARY 1693
IN YE 30th YEAR OF HIS AGE
AND LEFT ISSUE 3 SONS
AND TWO DAUGHTERS
[ ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 9th APRIL 1689DANIEL BROWN
   40 SHILLINGS TO HIS EXECUTORS AND PAID BY HIS FATHER THOMAS AND WILLIAM MADDOCKS OF MAIDSTONE, YEOMEN, TO THE POOR OF THE CONGREGATION AS THEY THINK FIT.
    HIS HOUSE, CALLED "LONG HOUSE" AND LAND IN THE ISLE OF SHEPPEY, ALIAS SHEEPWAY, OF 9 ACRES, OCCUPIED BY SOLOMON LAWSON AND THE HOUSE OCCUPIED BY HIMSELF IN SITTINGBOURNE, TO BE SOLD. THE PROCEEDS TO BE USED TO PAY HIS DEBTS AND LEGACIES GIVEN BY HIS LATE UNCLE, DANIEL BAKER, LATE OF QUEENBOROUGH, MARINER AND NOT YET PAID.
   HIS GOODS, CHATTELS, PLATE AND JEWELS TO HIS WIFE ELIZABETH, IN LIEU? OF LAND GIVEN TO HER BY THEIR MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT. IN CASE ALL HIS CHILDREN DIE WITH NO LAWFUL ISSUE, HIS LAND AT SHEPPEY TO BE SOLD BY HIS FATHER AND EDWARD MOORCROFT, WHO ARE OVERSEERS OF THE WILL.
   TO BROTHER JAMES, £200 FROM THE SALE OF THE SHEPPEY LAND AND THE RESIDUE TO HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS, EQUALLY SHARED. TO HIS FATHER AND EDWARD MOORCROFT, £10 EACH. WIFE ELIZABETH IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: SAMUEL BROWNE, SAMUEL TUTT, JOSEPH POTTIER AND WILLIAM MADDOCKS
   PROVED 10th FEBRUARY 1694

120. HEADSTONE

[                         ]
[                       ]
WILLIAM BROWN
DIED THE [    ] OF JANUARY 1842
AGED [   ]9 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH BROWN, ENGINEER
DIED AUGUST 6th 1864
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES BROWN WIFE OF
JOSEPH BROWN
DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1848
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO HENRY BROWN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 12th 1850
AGED 7[4] YEARS
ALSO JOHN RANDALL? BROWN
SON OF THE ABOVE
[                                          JULY 1863]
[                           ]

121. HEADSTONE

SACRED
[TO] THE MEMORY OF
[WILLI]AM BUCKLAND
OF THIS TOWN
[WHO] DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JAN [ ] 1837
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO ANN BUNYARD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 7th 1871 IN HER 87th YEAR
AND WAS INTERRED IN YALDING CHURCHYARD
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO WILLIAM BUCKLAND
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN HIS INFANCY
LEFY SURVIVING A WIDOW AND 5
CHILDREN (VIZ) JANE, LOUISA,
FRIEND – WILLIAM , JOSEPH
AND EDMUND

122. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FRIEND WILLIAM BUCKLAND
WHITESMITH OF THIS TOWN
WHO DIED AUG 18th 1850
AGED 33 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 8th APRIL 1850FRIEND BUCKLAND, HIGH STREET, MAIDSTONE, WHITESMITH
WIFE HANNAH IS EXECUTOR.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS WIFE, FOR EVER.
WITNESSES: JAMES OLIVER AND ROBERT CHAPLIN, BOTH OF MAIDSTONE
PROVED 20th SEPTEMBER 1850

123. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARY DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND MARY BUNYARD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 9th 179[3]
AGED 19? YEARS
ALSO CHARLES BUNYARD THEIR
SON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT. [ ] 1807
AGED 33? YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF
JAMES BUNYARD, SENR. WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 11th SEPTEMBER 1822
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
JAMES BUNYARD SENR. WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 30th NOVEMBER 1827
AGED 84? YEARS

REAR
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF JAMES BUNYARD, JUNR.
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 24th 1837
AGED 28 YEARS

124. LEDGER

BENEATH THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED THE
REMAINS OF
LUCY BUNYARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DEC 25th 1830
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO JAMES BUCKLAND
WHO DIED MAY 12th 1844
AGED 73 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 23rd JANUARY 1830JAMES BUNYARD, NURSERYMAN
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID FIRST, OUT OF PERSONAL ESTATE.
    ALL REAL ESTATE TO WIFE LUCY, FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH,THEN TO HIS CHILDREN, CHARLES, THOMAS, LUCY, WIFE OF JAMES TASSELL OF MAIDSTONE, GROCER, MARY AND JAMES, EQUALLY SHARED.
   ON THE 1st OF OCTOBER AFTER HIS DEATH, AN ACCOUNT TO BE MADE OF HIS STOCK IN TRADE AND DEBTS OWED TO HIM AND HIS PARTNERS, SONS, CHARLES AND THOMAS.
   THE VALUATION TO BE MADE BY THREE INDIFFERENT PERSONS, ONE CHOSEN BY HIS SONS, THE OTHER BY HIS EXECUTORS AND THE THIRD BY THE FIRST TWO. HIS SONS TO PAY 3/5 OF THE VALUE TO HIS EXECUTORS IN 12 INSTALMENTS WITH 4% INTEREST.
   SONS TO PAY FROM BUSINESS PROFITS AN ANNUITY OF £20 TO HIS WIFE, LUCY. THEY TO GIVE A BOND TO WIFE AND EXECUTORS TO SECURE THIS PAYMENT.
   THE REMAINING 2/5 TO SONS EDWARD AND CHARLES IN EQUAL SHARES.
   OTHER MONIES, INVESTMENTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA AND PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, TO THOMAS BENNETT OF CRANBROOK, STATIONER AND ALEXANDER RANDALL OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN, UPON TRUST, TO ALLOW HIS WIFE TO USE HOUSEHOLD GOODS AS SHE THINKS PROPER, FOR HER LIFETIME. SHE TO SIGN INVENTORY WHICH EXECUTORS WILL KEEP.
   TRUSTEES WILL INVEST MONIES IN PUBLIC FUNDS AND PAY INTEREST TO HIS WIFE FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, THEY TO HOLD IN TRUST, FOR HIS CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED.
   AFTER LUCY TASSELL'S DEATH THE INCOME TO HER CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED AND THE CAPITAL TO THEM AT 21 YEARS OF AGE. IF SHE DIES WITH NO LAWFUL HEIRS THEN TO HIS OTHER CHILDREN........................................
   WITNESSES: JAMES CARRINGTON, STEPHEN LAMPREY, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND STEPHEN CHARLES LAMPREY.
   PROVED 4th MARCH 1845 POWER RESERVED TO JOHN THOMAS BENNETT, ESQ.

125. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD SON OF
THOMAS & ANN BUNYARD
WHO DIED APRIL 16th 1844
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
THOMAS BUNYARD
OF THE CHERRY ORCHARD
WHO DIED JAN 14th 1855
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS BUNYARD
WHO DIED OCT 23rd 1859
AGED 72 YEARS
AND IS INTERRED IN MAIDSTONE
CEMETERY

BUNYARD SEE BUCKLAND

126. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF

(Large Blank Gap)

ALSO [                  ]
JOHN ROBERTS
SON OF JOHN AND FANNY BUSBRIDGE
WHO DIED APRIL 14th 1825
AGED 1 YEARS
ALSO OF [                            ]
[                                    ]

127. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS BUSBRIDGE
OF THIS PARISH PAPER MAKER
WHO DIED JAN 3rd 1851
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO OF HARRIETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPT 5th 1851
AGED 67 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which die in the
Lord: Yea saith the Spirit for they rest
From their Labours" Revelations 14 Verse 13THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY THEIR
AFFECTIONATE SON THOMAS BUSBRIDGE

128. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF JOHN CARTER
WHO DIED THE 23rd ? OF JAN? 1799
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO DAUGHTERS: MARY AND FANNY
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ] 2nd 1829
AGED 82? YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 1st SEPTEMBER 1789JOHN CARTER OF MAIDSTONE, BARBER
HE IS VERY SICK.
TO SON JAMES, 1 SHILLING; TO WIFE MARY, WHO IS EXECUTOR, ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, STOCK IN TRADE, MONEY AND EFFECTS.
WITNESSES: THOMAS MALLING, THOMAS BAILEY AND WILLIAM MALLING.
PROVED 6th FEBRUARY 1800

129. LEDGER, MOSTLY ALL ERODED

JOHN CHARLES
DIED JULY 13th 179[5] [              ]
ANN CHARLES
[DIED] [NOVEM]BER [    ] [1797]                 [ ]
[                                                            ]

130. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
[                                   ]
JOHN CHEESEMAN
OF THIS PARISH (CARPENTER?)
[                              ] FEBRUARY
[   ] 177[9] AGED [    ] YEARS
[                                     ]

131. COFFIN SHAPED STONE, C. 18" HIGH

     IN MEMORY OF HANNAH        "S[ ] Snatched by Grief D[        ]
WIFE OF JOHN CHEESEMAN      And Sweetly Rest in the Grave
WHO DIED MARCH [       ]      [                                 ]
           [1793] AGED 46? YEARS        [             ] has Power to Save"

132. HEADSTONE, PARTLY OBSCURED BY LATER BODY STONE

CLARK

HERE
LYETH YE BODY
OF ELIZABETH YE BELOVED
WIFE OF ABRAHAM CLARK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY [ ] 1708
AGED [ ] YEARS

CLARKE SEE LOGAN

133. HEADSTONE

CLEGG

IN MEMORY OF THOMA
ZEN WIFE OF DANIEL CLEGG
[WHO] DIED OCT 29th 1750
AGED 53 YEARS LEFT ISSUE
[ ] SONS & 5 DAUGHTERS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 6th MARCH 1770DANIEL CLEGG, SENIOR, OF MAIDSTONE, GINGER BREAD BAKER.
SICK AND WEAK.
   TO SON DANIEL OF MAIDSTONE, GINGER BREAD BAKER, WHO IS EXECUTOR, ALL HIS REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, INCLUDING HORSES.
   SIGNS WILL WITH MARK, X
   WITNESSES: JAMES SOMERVELL AND THOMAS COLLINS
   PROVED 17th MARCH 1770

COOPER SEE LEWIS

134. HEADSTONE

HERE LIETH
THE BODY OF
MARY WIFE OF
EDWARD [C]OPIN?
DAUGHTER OF [            ]
MA[     ] [               ]
[                             ]

135. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN CROCKER
WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1800
AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO ANN CROCKER DIED
OCT 4th 1814 AGED 3 YEARS
AND JOHN CROCKER DIED
SEPT 21st 1815
AGED 4 YEARS & 6 MONTHS

136. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN DOE
OF THIS TOWN, BUTCHER
WHO DIED NOV 12th 1852
AGED 68 YEARS

(Gap)

JANE DOE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN 17th 1857
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO ANN ELIZABETH
WIFE OF WILLIAM WOOLLETT
THIRD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN DOE
WHO DIED JUNE 20th 1857
AGED ? YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 27th MARCH 1849JOHN DOE THE ELDER.
    HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, BOOKS, LINEN, CLOTHES, PLATE, CHINA, GLASS, WINES AND LIQUORS, DEBTS OWED AND PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, TO SONS JOHN, A BUTCHER OF MAIDSTONE AND RICHARD, A TOBACCONIST OF MAIDSTONE, UPON TRUST.
   THEY TO ALLOW HIS WIFE, SARAH TO HAVE HIS HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL ESTATE AND TO CARRY ON BUSINESS, IF THEY THINK IT ADVISABLE. SHE TO HAVE MONEY OWING TO HIM, FOR HER LIFETIME, SUBJECT TO PAYING HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS.
   HIS FREEHOLDS, UPON TRUST, TO ALLOW HIS WIFE TO RECEIVE RENTS, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, TRUSTEES TO SELL ALL OF THE ESTATE AND PROCEEDS TO BE SHARED EQUALLY AMONG HIS CHILDREN, JOHN, RICHARD, STEPHEN, JANE AND ANN.
   SONS JOHN AND RICHARD ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: KNOWLES KING, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND SAMUEL MILLS HIS CLERK.
   PROVED 2nd APRIL 1853

137. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE WIFE OF
THOMAS DUDNEY OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 10th 1820
AGED 30 YEARS
LEFT SURVIVING THREE DAUGHTERS & ONE SON VIZ
CHARLOTTE, MARY, ANN AND WILLIAM

138. REAR OF EARLY 18th CENTURY TOTALLY ERODED HEADSTONE

SARAH ELLIS DIED
JANUARY 31st 1760 AGED
74 YEARS

139. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JAMES E[N]FIELD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] 20th
1800 AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO BENJAMIN ENFIELD
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 12th
1806 AGED 29 YEARS

140. HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM FINNIS
WHO DIED JANUARY 17th 1797
AGED [ ]7 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED MAY 10th [ ]2 AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THEIR SON
WHO DIED JAN 11th 1809 AGED 22 YEARS

141. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
SARAH DAUGHTER OF THOMAS
AND JANE FULLER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY YE 4th
1796 IN THE 19th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO THE ABOVE THOS. FULLER OF
THIS TOWN BRICKLAYER HE DIED
APRIL THE 6th 1800 AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER THE 9th
1803 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF
THOMAS FULLER WHO DIED
JAN 13th 1829 AGED 32 YEARS

142. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
WILLIAM GOFFE
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE MAY THE 26th 1782
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO THE BODY OF STEPHEN
SON OF THOMAS AND
ELIZ. PELL OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JANUARY THE 23rd
1784 AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS GOFFE
SON OF THE ABOVE WILL GOFFE
DIED DEC THE 14th 1799 AGED 19 YEARS
"The Little while I did Remain,
My latter days were Grief
and Pain"

143. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
MARY WIFE OF WILLIAM GORHAM
WHO DIED APRIL 7th 1785 AGED [       ]
ALSO HARRIOTT THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED APRIL [    ] 1793 [         ]
LIKEWISE FANNY THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED OCT 9th 1816 AGED [   ] YEARS
ALSO MARY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM GORHAM
WHO DIED FEB 26th 1857 AGED 77 YEARS

144. HEADSTONE

[ ]
NATHANIEL
HALLSE
DIED JUNE YE 10th 173[4]
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO WILL HIS SON
DIED NOV YE 25th 1733
AGED 19 YEARS
MARY WEST DIED YE 8th
DAY OF OCT 1752 AGED
5? YEARS

l145. HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HARMAN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 15th 1810
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO
TAYLOR BRIDGES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCT 16th 1835
AGED 30 YEARS

146. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF WILLIAM H[EAD]
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 2nd [1807]
AGED [ ]6 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES THEIR SON WHO DIED
APRIL [ ] 1817 AGED [ ] MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM H[EAD]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [OCTOBER 1821]
AGED 29 YEARS

147. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN HILLS
[OF THIS PARISH ?]
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [   ] ]APRIL
178[7] AGED 29 ? YEARS
ALSO SARAH HILLS
[                                    ]
[WHO DIED] NOV [   ] 1806
[                              ]

148. HEADSTONE

[ IN MEMORY OF ]
JOHN HILLS OF THIS TOWN
VICTUALLER
W[HO DIE]D APRIL [   ] [182]9 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO [E]LIZ[ABETH] [WI]FE OF THE ABOVE
WHO [DIED       1814?] AGED 47 YEARS
[LEFT ISSUE [   ] [S]ONS AND THREE
[DAUGHTERS] [       ] [ROBERT, ANN
[E]LIZ[ABETH] AND RACHEL
ALSO ELIZABETH DAVIS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL [   ] 1819 AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF ROBERT HILLS
[WHO] DIED APRIL [   ] 1829 AGED 28 YEARS
[ALSO] JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
[AT        ]EUIL IN FRANCE OCTOBER 1834
AGED 35 YEARS
[ALSO ANN? WI]FE OF ROBERT HILLS
WHO [DIED MARC]H 18[3]9 AGED 27 YEARS
[                                      ] ROBERT
[Flaked Away]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 30th MARCH 1829JOHN HILLS, VICTUALLER.
   HE WISHES 3 ADDITIONAL COTTAGES TO BE BUILT ADJOINING PROPERTY WHICH HE HAS IN WEEK STREET ON BACKWAY LEADING TO PARLIAMENT STREET, NOW OCCUPIED BY [       ] HOWLETT, [       ] CUTLER, [        ] WILES, [       ] SANCTO, [       ] WOLLETT AND [       ] GARDENER, AT A COST NOT EXCEEDING £300 FROM HIS READY MONEY AND RENTS FROM HIS PROPERTIES. THE SIZE TO MATCH THOSE OF CUTLER AND WILES AND TO HAVE CELLARS.
   HIS STOCK IN TRADE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE IN HIS HOME, THE "NAG'S HEAD", TO REMAIN WITH HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER ON CONDITION THAT SHE CARES FOR AND SUPPORTS YOUNGEST DAUGHTER, RACHEL, UNTIL SHE IS 21, WHEN THE VALUE OF HIS PROPERTY TO BE DIVIDED, EQUALLY AMONG ALL HIS CHILDREN, ANN JOHN, ROBERT AND RACHEL. £30 OF THE INCOME OF THE PROPERTY TO GRAND DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH DAVIS, THIS TO BE INVESTED IN THE MAIDSTONE SAVINGS BANK, THE MONEY WITH INTEREST TO HER AT 21.
   NEPHEW JOHN BARNETT OF MAIDSTONE, VICTUALLER AND THOMAS WILLSON OF MAIDSTONE, BAKER ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: RICHARD ALLCHIN, GEORGE OLIVER AND WILLIAM SORRINGTON

CODICIL 1st APRIL 1829
   HIS STOCK AND TRADE AND FURNITURE TO BE VALUED BY 2 COMPETENT PERSONS AND VALUE TO BE DIVIDED AMONG HIS CHILDREN, IN EQUAL SHARES AS SOON AS RACHEL IS 21, THE MONEY FROM HIS PROPERTIES.
   AFTER FUNERAL EXPENSES AND THE COTTAGES HAVE BEEN BUILT, HE GIVES £50 INSTEAD OF £30 FROM HIS PROPERTY TO GRAND DAUGHTER ELIZABETH DAVIS, TO BE INVESTED IN SAME WAY AS BEFORE.
   WITNESSES: ROBERT THOMAS CORDELL, R.C. JORDAN AND RICHARD ALLCHIN
   PROVED 5th JUNE 1829 POWER RESERVED TO THOMAS WILLSON

149. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANCES ANN HOLLOWAY
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & FRANCES HOLLOWAY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1839 AGED 1 YEAR, 10 MONTHS
ALSO OF ALBERT THEIR SON
WHO DIED MARCH 20th 1854 AGED 10 MONTHS
ALSO OF AMELIA THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED MARCH 24th 1854 AGED 9 ? YEARS
ALSO OF AGNES THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED APRIL 22nd? 1854 AGED 3 ? YEARS

150. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[EDWARD] ? HOMEWOOD, ESQ,
WHO DIED 7th MARCH 1791
AGED [   ]7 YEARS
[ALSO] [JOHN]? HOMEWOOD DIED
MAY [   ] 1805 AGED [   ] YEARS
ALSO [JOHN]? HOMEWOOD
WHO DIED [        ] 10th [1808]
AGED 74 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 21st NOVEMBER 1806I AM ASSUMING THAT JOHN HOMEWOOD IS ON THIS VERY WORN STONE.
JOHN HOMEWOOD, GENTLEMAN.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE FIRST PAID.
   SON EDWARD AND WILLIAM WISE THE YOUNGER OF BORDEN, MALTSTER ARE EXECUTORS.
   TO DAUGHTER IN LAW ANN, WIDOW OF SON JOHN, £50; TO NIECE KITTY SUMMERTON WIFE OF [       ] SUMMERTON, CARPENTER AND JOINER, £15. RESIDUE OF MONEY AND MONEY IN PUBLIC FUNDS, GOODS, CHATTELS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, AS FOLLOWS, 1/3 TO SON EDWARD, 1/3 TO SON EDWARD AND WILLIAM WISE, UPON TRUST, TO SELL AND INVEST IN PUBLIC FUNDS, THE INTEREST TOWARDS THE MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION OF THE CHILDREN OF HIS LATE SON, THOMAS, UNTIL THEY ARE 2, WHEN THE STOCK WILL TRANSFER TO THEM, EQUALLY SHARED.
   THE REMAINING 1/3 ALSO TO BE INVESTED IN PUBLIC FUNDS AND INTEREST USED FOR MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OF LATE SON WILLIAM.
   WITNESSES: CHARLES TOPPING, JOHN HUGHES AND ELIZABETH BEAUMONT

CODICIL DATED 12th DECEMBER 1807
   HAD LEFT DAUGHTER IN LAW ANN, £50. THIS IS REVOKED. IN LIEU HE GIVES HER AN ANNUITY OF £10 FOR LIFE, OUT OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE. REST OF WILL STANDS.
   WITNESSES: CHARLES TOPPING, JOHN HUBBLE AND ELIZABETH HARPER
   PROVED 22nd APRIL 1808

151. HEADSTONE

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF ROBERT HONEY
WHO DIED APRIL 10th? 1802
AGED 33? YEARS

152. HEADSTONE

HERE LYETH
[YE] BODY OF
CHA[R]LES HOREN
LATE [OF] ROCHESTER
WHO DIED MARCH YE 12th
1734 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO YE BODY OF [        ]
HIS WIFE WHO [DIED] [       ]
15th 1727 AGED [                ]

153. HEADSTONE

HUNT

ISAAC HUNT
DIED YE 22nd OF NOVEMBER
1707 AGED 30 YEARS
M[ ] HIS WIFE [ ]
[ ]

154. HEADSTONE

IN A VAULT IN FRONT OF THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
MARTHA WIFE OF THOMAS HYDE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC 22nd 1833
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE THOMAS HYDE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCT 24th 1835
AGED 82 YEARS
"To Trifle is to Live Young,
And it is then a Trifle to Die"
ALSO OF CAROLINE GRAND DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JAN 23rd 1824
AGED 1 YEAR
ALSO OF CAROLINE HER SISTER WHO
DIED MARCH 25th 1832 AGED 5 YEARS
ALSO OF THOMAS HYDE
SON OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS AND MARTHA HYDE
[WHO DIE]D MAY 20th [ ]
[ ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 8th DECEMBER 1831THOMAS HYDE THE ELDER OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN, CHINA AND EARTHENWARE MERCHANT.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO WIFE MARTHA, USE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE LINEN, CHINA, GLASS, MAPS, PRINTS, PAINTINGS, BOOKS, LIQUOR, WINE, FOR HER LIFETIME. AN INVENTORY TO BE MADE BY EXECUTORS. AFTER HIS WIFE'S DEATH THE ABOVE SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN HIS DAUGHTERS, MARTHA AND MARY.
   ALL HIS REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO FRIENDS, NICHOLAS GILES OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN, THOMAS PARK OD LITTLE BUCKLAND FARM, MAIDSTONE, FARMER ALEXANDER RANDALL OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN AND RICHARD WATERS OF CLERKENWELL, GENTLEMAN (HIS EXECUTORS), UPON TRUST, TO PAY HIS WIFE AN ANNUITY OF £300, FOR LIFE.
   THIS IN LIEU OF HER DOWER RIGHTS OF HIS FREEHOLD ESTATE.
   AFTER HER DEATH, TO DAUGHTER, MARTHA, HIS FREEHOLD HOUSE, STABLES AND GROUNDS IN BROMPTON, NEAR CHATHAM, OCCUPIED BY JOHN STODESKIN? FOR EVER. ALSO TO MARTHA THE RENTS OF HIS FREEHOLD HOUSES IN MAIDSTONE, OCCUPIED BY [       ] TURNER AND [       ] DAVIS AND [       ] SPARKE AND 2 FREEHOLD HOUSES IN WHEELER STREET, MAIDSTONE. OCCUPIED BY BARNABAS RUSSELL AND [       ] BAXTER AND A NEWLY ERECTED FREEHOLD IN MAIDSTONE IN HIS OWN OCCUPATION AND SHARES IN THE LOWER MEDWAY NAVIGATION AND SHARES IN THE KENT FIRE OFFICE, AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE, TO DAUGHTER MARTHA FOR LIFE. THE RENTS OF HIS PROPERTY IN WEEK STREET AND UNION STREET, MAIDSTONE OCCUPIED BY [       ] MILLS, [       ] STAPLES, [       ] RAME, [       ] BEECHING, [       ] KING, [       ] MONDAY AND [       ] BROOK AND 2 FREEHOLDS IN EAST STREET, MAIDSTONE, OCCUPIED BY MR WALTERS AND WILLIAM EDMONDS, ALSO 4 FREEHOLDS NEAR FAIR MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, OCCUPIED BY [       ] HILLS, [       ] RICHARDSON, [       ] BRADSHAW AND [       ] ALDRIDGE. AND THE DIVIDENDS OF SHARES OF THE KENT LIFE OFFICE, INTEREST FROM LOANS TO JOHN AND RICHARD WHITEWOOD, (£200)
   IF MARTHA DIES WITH NO LAWFUL ISSUE, THEN THIS LEGACY TO CHILDREN OF HIS SON THOMAS, FOR EVER. HIS FREEHOLDS IN WEEK STREET AND   ?    STREET, MAIDSTONE, IN THE EVENT OF HIS DAUGHTER MARY RACHEL DYING BEFORE SHE IS 21, WITH NO LAWFUL ISSUE, THEN THEY GO TO CHILDREN OF DAUGHTER MARTHA, FOR EVER. HIS FREEHOLD AT FAIR MEADOW, IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF HIS DAUGHTERS' DEATH TO GRANDSON JOHN HYDE, FOR EVER, ALSO SHARES IN KENT FIRE OFFICE IF DAUGHTER MARY DIED WITH NO LAWFUL ISSUE, THEN THE SHARES IN KENT LIFE OFFICE, EQUALLY SHARED BETWEEN GRANDCHILDREN , JOHN HILLS, THOMAS HILLS, EDWARD HILLS, MARTHA AND ELIZA HILLS, ALSO THE WHITEWOOD DEBTS TO SON THOMAS. IF DAUGHTER MARY DIED IN LIFETIME OF HER HUSBAND, GEORGE RACHEL, THEN HE GETS AN ANNUITY OF £60 FOR LIFE.
   TO SON THOMAS HIS LEASEHOLD STABLE LATE OCCUPIED BY [       ] COOPER AND LEASEHOLD WAREHOUSE FOR EARTHEN WARE, IN THOMAS'S OCCUPATION AND HIS LARGE WAREHOUSE ALSO OCCUPIED BY SON THOMAS AND A SCHOOLROOM OCCUPIED BY [       ] GANDY AND LEASEHOLD COTTAGE OCCUPIED BY [       ] DALE, ALL IN ROSE YARD, MAIDSTONE, EXCEPT LAST PROPERTY, OCCUPIED BY [       ] COOPER, [       ] QUESTED? AND [       ] DALE, NOW LET TO SON THOMAS AT £46 PER YEAR.
   AFTER HIS WIFE'S DEATH, TO SON THOMAS 3 RIVER MEDWAY SHARES AND £200 OWED BY JOHN ALEXANDER ON MORTGAGE AND SHARE OF MAIDSTONE GAS COMPANY AND 7 SHARES IN KENT FIRE INSURANCE OFFICE AND £500 OWED TO HIM BY SON THOMAS AND JOHN CULLEN, SENIOR.
    AFTER DEATH OF HIS WIFE TO 3 GRANDSONS, JOHN, THOMAS AND EDWARD HILLS, HIS FREEHOLD FARM CALLED "HILL'S LAND" AT MARDEN, ABOUT 11 ACRES, WITH FARMHOUSE, NOW 3 COTTAGES, WITH OASTHOUSE AND BARN, LET TO NATHANIEL WALTER AT £30 PER YEAR. AND 3 SHARES IN KENT LIFE INSURANCE OFFICE.
   AFTER DEATH OF HIS WIFE, TO GRAND DAUGHTER MARTHA HILLS, 2 £100 MAIDSTONE PAVEMENT BONDS AND 1 SHARE IN KENT LIFE OFFICE; TO GRAND DAUGHTER, ELIZA HILLS 1 MAIDSTONE PAVEMENT BOND OF £100 AND 1 ASHFORD ROAD BOND OF £100 AND 1 SHARE IN KENT LIFE OFFICE. TO HIS FIVE GRANDCHILDREN 1 SHARE EACH IN MAIDSTONE GAS COMPANY.
   HIS OTHER REAL ESTATE AND RESIDUE OF STOCK FUNDS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO HIS 3 CHILDREN, THOMAS, MARTHA AND MARY, EQUALLY SHARED. TO NICHOLAS GILES, THOMAS PARK, ALEXANDER RANDALL AND RICHARD WATERS, A SUIT OF MOURNING AND A RING AS A SMALL TOKEN OF HIS ESTEEM. HE WANTS HIS SON IN LAW WALTER HILLS TO MAKE THE SUITS AND THAT MR GILES MAKES OR CAUSES TO BE MADE, THE RINGS.
   TO WILLIAM EDMEADS HIS LATE SERVANT, A SUIT OF MOURNING AND £10. HE WISHES HIS OLD FRIEND AND NEIGHBOUR WILLIAM EDMETT WILL BE HIS UNDERTAKER AND THAT FUNERAL WILL BE FRUGAL.
   WITNESSES: D.J. SWEETLOVE, ATTORNEY, MAIDSTONE, EDWARD WATTS, DRAPER OF MAIDSTONE AND WILLIAM TERRY, DRAPER OF MAIDSTONE
CODICIL 9th JULY 1834
   HE HAS GIVEN HALF HIS FURNITURE, AFTER HIS WIFE'S DEATH, TO DAUGHTER MARTHA AND THE OTHER HALF TO DAUGHTER MARY, HE NOW GIVES THE WHOLE OF THE FURNITURE TO MARTHA. TO MARY HE GIVES £400 STOCK IN THE 3½% ANNUITIES IN LIEU.
   TO HIS SISTER DOBELL, AN ANNUITY OF £10; TO SERVANT ANN SHARP, IF WITH HIM AT HIS DEATH, 19 GUINEAS; TO BENJAMIN JOHNSON A SUIT OF CLOTHES, FOR HIS PROFESSIONAL CARE OVER MANY YEARS.
   HE HAD GIVEN DAUGHTER MARY £200 OWED BY THE WHITEWOOD BROTHERS, NOW THIS MONEY HAS BEEN PAID TO HIM AND HE HAS INVESTED IT IN THE 4% ANNUITIES AND HE GIVES THIS TO MARY IN LIEU OF THE £200. HE WISHES MRS RACHEL AND SALLY RACHEL SHALL EACH HAVE A SITTING IN PEW 4 IN THE NEW CHURCH AS LONG AS SALLY REMAINS SINGLE AND UNDER THE CONTROL OF HER MOTHER, THEY TO PAY 12 SHILLINGS A YEAR THE PEW.
   TO MRS RACHEL, HIS BEST CLOTHES, THE MORE ORDINARY CLOTHES TO SERVANT WILLIAM EDMEADS; TO HIS TWO DAUGHTERS, THE CARRIAGE, HARNESS AND HORSES; TO SON THOMAS, "THE NOBLE EARL OF CLARENDON" (a painting?) AND THE PAINTING OF THE OLD BLACK HORSE, WHICH IS HIS.
   THE FAMILY MAY BE SURPRISED HE HAS GIVEN MARY £400 IN LIEU OF THE FURNITURE BUT HE THINKS HE HAS GIVEN HER TOO LITTLE.
   WITNESSES: J. MERCER, JUNIOR, MAIDSTONE AND J. L. HAZEL, MAIDSTONE

CODICIL 11th SEPTEMBER 1835
   IF HE LIVES TO NEXT APRIL OF MAY, HE PLANS NEW FRONTS TO HIS TWO HOUSE IN WEEK STREET AND HIS HOUSE IN UNION STREET OCCUPIED BY STAPLES, MILL AND ROW AND TO PUT IN NEW LATHE AND PLASTER AND NEW SASHES.
   THE FOUR COTTAGES WILL ALSO BE PAINTED AS THEY WERE 16 YEARS AGO AND BE FITTED WITH SASHES.HE WANTS THEM PAINTED AS BEECHING HAS PUT ON HIS OWN. IF HE DIES BEFORE APRIL THE WORK SHOULD BE DONE WITH CASH IN THE HOUSE OR BANK, (the houses were built in 1794).
   NO WITNESSES.

CODICIL 21st SEPTEMBER 1838
HE HAS GIVEN HIS SISTER, DOBELL £10 A YEAR, (SHE IS A DISSENTING MINISTER'S WIDOW AND IS 77 AND INFIRM). HE WANTS SON THOMAS AND AND SONS-IN-LAW, HILLS AND RAND TO PAY HER £2 EACH PER QUARTER, SO SHE WILL HAVE £24 (sic) PER YEAR.
   MRS RACHEL TO HAVE HALF HIS PLATE AND PLATED GOODS FOR HER LIFETIME AND THEN TO MRS HILLS'S FAMILY. HIS TOBACCO BOX TO SON THOMAS, HIS LARGE STICK TO GEORGE RACHEL, HIS SMALL STICK, 1783, TO THOMAS HYDE HILLS; HIS SMALL SNUFF BOX TO MRS RACHEL; HIS BURNIBG GLASS TO GEORGE RACHEL; A PAIR OF SPECTACLES, EACH, TO MRS RACHEL AND MRS HILLS, THEY ALSO HAVE A WATCH EACH.
   HIS BEARERS TO BE CHARLES CLARK, JOHN KING, G. BOWLES, MR ALLEN'S MAN, JOHN BAINS HIS GARDENER, MR FANCETT THE WATERMAN AND JORDAN THE WATCHMAN, EACH OF THEM TO HAVE A HALF SOVEREIGN. HE GIVES SON THOMAS A PICTURE OF BONAPARTE.
   NO WITNESSES.

AFFIDAVIT 10th DECEMBER 1835
   NICHOLAS GILES, GENTLEMAN, THOMAS PACK, GENTLEMAN, JAMES STAPLES, ACCOUNTANT AND JOHN GILES, WATCHMAKER, ARE SWORN.
   GILES AND PACK ARE EXECUTORS. THEY FOUND THE WILL AND THE CODICILS ON 25th OCTOBER AND THEY ARE IN THE SAME CONDITION AS FOUND. STAPLES AND JOHN GILES WERE WELL ACQUAINTED WITH DECEASED AND HIS HANDWRITING AND SIGNATURE. ALL AFFIRM THAT THE CODICILS ARE IN HIS HAND.

155. LEDGER

HERE LIETH
THE BODY OF
MARIA THE WIFE OF
CHARLES JEFFERIES, R.N.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 8th 1840
AGED 40

156. HEADSTONE

[                ]
[                ]
[LETTICE?] [            ]
[             ] JEFFERYS
[                   ] APRIL 173[4]
[AGED] 42 YEARS
REAR
[WILLIAM] JEFFERYS
[WHO] DIED MARCH 17th 1805
AGED 77 YEARS
[ALSO] [SAR]AH HIS WIFE
[WHO DIED] MARCH 17th 1796
AGED 47? YEARS
[ALSO] ELIZTH. JEFFERYS
(Buried in Path)

157. HEADSTONE

IN
FRONT OF THIS STONE ARE
DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
SALLY JEFFERYS
DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM & MARY JEFFERYS
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 12th 1855
AGED 79 YEARS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 28th NOVEMBER 1844SALLY JEFFERYS, SPINSTER.
   APPOINTS NEPHEW WILLIAM JEFFERYS OF FAVERSHAM, GENTLEMAN, EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEE.
   FIRST, ALL DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID.
   TO FRIEND ELIZABETH ALLEN DAUGHTER OF THOMAS ALLEN OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN, 19 GUINEAS; TO FRIEND MISS SARAH NASH OF DUKE'S COURT, MAIDSTONE, 19 GUINEAS; TO MISS ANN READER DAUGHTER OF THE LATE WALTER READER OF STONE STREET, MAIDSTONE, £10 AND HER CLOTHES.
   TO SISTER HESTER JEFFERYS OF ROCHESTER, ALL HER BOOKS AND PLATE.
   REST AND RESIDUE, MONEY, SHARES IN GOVERNMENT ABD OTHER FUNDS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO TRUSTEE, UPON TRUST, TO PAY DIVIDENDS AND INCOME TO SISTER HESTER, FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HESTER'S DEATH, £200 TO GODCHILD, WILLIAM JEFFERYS HILLS SON OF WALTER HILLS LATE OF CHATHAM, GENTLEMAN, AND HIS WIFE SARAH. TRUSTEE ALSO TO PAY INTEREST ON £150 TO NIECE SARAH WIFE OF WALTER HILLS, FOR HER LIFETIME. SARAH CAN CHOOSE TO GIVE THE £150 TO HER CHILDREN, (EXCEPT WILLIAM JEFFERYS HILLS), EITHER IN HER LIFETIME OR BY HER WILL. IN DEFAULT OF THIS OPTION, TESTATOR LEAVES THE £150 TO WILLIAM AND SARAH HILLS'S CHILDREN, (EXCEPT WILLIAM), SHARED EQUALLY.
   REMAINDER OF PERSONAL ESTATE, TO NEPHEW WILLIAM JEFFERYS HILLS, ABSOLUTELY.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM BEALE, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND JOHN HENRY STEVENS, HIS CLERK.

CODICIL 30th JANUARY 1855
   SHE REVOKES LATTER BEQUEST AND NOW GIVES THE BEQUEST TO WILLIAM JEFFERYS HILLS FOR LIFE. AFTER HIS DEATH, THEN TO GREAT NIECES SARAH MARY AND SUSANNAH JEFFERYS, DAUGHTERS OF WILLIAM JEFFERYS, HER EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEE, IN EQUAL SHARES.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM BEALES AND MARTHA WHIBLEY, SERVANT TO MISS JEFFERYS.
   PROVED JUNE 11th 1855. WILLIAM JEFFERYS IS NOW DEAD. GRANTED TO SARAH JEFFERYS, POWER RESERVED TO SUSANNAH JEFFERYS. VALUE OF EFFECTS LESS THAN £800

158. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF FANNY DAUGHTER
OF JOHN AND FANNY KELVIE
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE 8th OF
JANUARY 1797 AGED 2 YEARS
"Beneath this Stone lies Innocence at Rest,
Snatched Early from the Loving Parents Br[east],
To Heaven, there more Happiness ? ? ,
And from Affliction ever to be Free"
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN KELVIE
WHO DIED NOV THE 14th? 1810
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO FANNY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN KELVIE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE APRIL THE 6th 1828
AGED [ ] YEARS

JOHN KELVIE WAS CONVICTED OF "UTTERING" FORGED BANKNOTES IN 1799 AND FACED THE DEATH PENALTY. A PETITION SIGNED BY MANY LEADING INHABITANTS OF MAIDSTONE, INCLUDING THE MAYOR AND GENTRY, ASKING FOR MERCY WAS SUBMITTED TO THE JUDGE. I DO NOT KNOW THE EXACT CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE FOLLOWING EVENTS BUT KELVIE COULD HARDLY HAVE BEEN TRANSPORTED TO AUSTRALIA, WHICH WAS THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE TO HANGING, AS SHOWN BY HIS WILL HE OBVIOUSLY RESUMED HIS LIFE IN MAIDSTONE AS NORMAL.

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 4th APRIL 1810
JOHN KELVIE, GINGERBREAD BAKER.
   TO WIFE FANNY, ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, ON CONDITION THAT HALF BE RETURNED AT HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, TO HIS NEAREST RELATIONS, IN EQUAL SHARES.
   HE APPOINTS JAMES PIGRAM, GROCER OF MAIDSTONE, AND EDWARD RUSSELL , MERCHANT OF UPPER THAMES STREET, LONDON, EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: JOHN HOGFLESH, CLEMENT TAYLOR RUSSELL AND HILLIER RUSSELL.
   PROVED 1st JULY 1811

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 17th FEBRUARY 1817
FANNY KELVIE, WIDOW.
   TO JOHN MITCHELL, HER NEPHEW, A BAKER, NOW LIVING WITH HER, HER 7/8 PART OF THE FREEHOLD, STABLES, OUTHOUSE, IN MAIDSTONE WHICH SHE NOW OCCUPIES AND HER RIGHT OF WAY AND ANY OTHER FREEHOLD REAL ESTATE, FOR EVER. THOMAS CASTLEMAN OF HOLLINGBOURNE, GROCER, IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM BEALE, SOLICITOR OF MAIDSTONE, BRANSLEY WILLIAM LOWYS AND RICHARD HOLMES, HIS CLERKS.
   PROVED 26th APRIL 1828

159. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS KENNARD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEB 20th 1821
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED DEC 3rd 1851
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO EMILY WHO DIED IN HER INFANCY
LEFT ISSUE BY ELIZABETH HIS WIFE [ ] SONS
AND 7 DAUGHTERS VIZ THOMAS, [ ]
[Flaked Off

160. TALL WHITE PEDESTAL, ALL ERODED EXCEPT FOR HORIZONTAL TOP, IN DIFFERENT STONE, WHICH SEEMS LATER THAN IT'S DATE, PERHAPS A COPY OF ONE OF THE SIDES?

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZTH. LAWRENCE WIDOW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 9th OF
OCTOBER 1758 AGED 91
"Example Fair of Virtue Holy Wife,
Who did the short lived Joys of Sense despise,
Did Humbly Hope and Patiently await,
The Change that doth Effuse this Mortal State,
Just and Benevolent thee Joy attend,
With Bliss Celestial Oh! Thou more than Friend,?
May undisturb'd Thy Ashes here Remain,
Till Time shall? Thou hast not Lived in Vain"

161. LEDGER ON BRICK CHEST TOMB

IN MEMORY OF
THE REVD. ISRAEL LEWIS
WHO DIED MARCH 5th 1770
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO OF JANE HIS WIDOW
WHO DIED APRIL 19th 1804
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO OF THEIR DAUGHTER
MRS JANE COOPER
WHO FEBRUARY 1st 1841
AGED 89 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZA
DAUGHTER OF
DAVID AND LOUISA COOPER
OF NORWICH
WHO DIED JUNE 30th 1838
AGED 23 YEARS
IN MEMORY ALSO OF
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS AND JANE COOPER
WHO DIED MAY 17th 1851
AGED 72 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 8th AUGUST 1766ISRAEL LEWIS, GENTLEMAN OF MAIDSTONE.
ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO WIFE JANE, WHO IS HIS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: OLIVER CROMELL, JOHN SEAGER, JOHN TOMLINSON AND WILLIAM BANKS.

l162. HEADSTONE

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOSEPH LOGAN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED DEC 2nd 1834
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE
DIED APRIL 29th 1847
AGED 98 YEARS
GEORGE LOGAN THEIR SON
DIED MARCH 24th 1836
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO JOHN CLARK
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
J[OHN AND] MARY LOGAN
[DIED] JUNE 2nd 18[44]
[AGE]D 61 YEAR[S]
[                    ]L LO[GAN]
[                                    ]
[                   ] LOGAN
[Flaked Off]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 27th APRIL 1830JOHN CLARK, PAPER MAKER.
   TO WIFE, CHARLOTTE, ALL OF HIS PROPERTY, SHE IS HIS EXECUTOR.
SIGNS WILL WITH A MARK.
   WITNESSES: JOSEPH SHARP, GUN MAKER, KING STREET, JOHN SHARP PAPER MAKER, SANDLING ROAD,
   PROVED 27th JUNE 1844

163. HEADSTONE

HER LIETH THE BODY OF
MR CHARLES MACARET ?
WHO DIED NOV YE 1st? [ ]
[AGED] 50 YEARS
[ ]R DIED NOV [ ]
[AGED] 45 YEARS

164. SMALL HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF MARY ANN
MARTIN DAUGHTER OF CAPT.
MARTIN 2nd LIGHT DRAGN.
DIED 16th SEPT 1800
AGED TWO YEARS

165. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN MARSH OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [    ] [1793]
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO MARY MARSH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT. 11th 1804
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO TWO OF THEIR CHILDREN (VIZ) ROBERT &
MARY WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO FOUR OF THEIR GREAT GRANDCHILDREN (VIZ)
MARY, ELIZTH., JOHN & ELIZA
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO ROBERT THEIR GRANDSON WHO DIED
MAY 8th 1818 AGED 2 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
ALSO ROBERT HENRY THEIR GRANDSON WHO
DIED DEC 3rd 1826 AGED 7 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND MARY MARSH
WHO DIED NOV 17th 1836
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO MARY MARIA MARSH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE NAMED
JOHN MARSH
WHO DIED [        ] 18th 18[38] AGED [   ] YEARS

LEDGER BELOW ABOVE STONE
BENEATH THIS STONE
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
EMILY
THIRD SURVIVING DAUGHTER
OF THE LAST NAMED JOHN MARSH
DIED AUGUST 5th 1878 AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO OF ANN MARSH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE JOHN MARSH
DIED [        ] 1883 AGED 85 YEARS
[ALSO] MARY MARIA MARSH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED JOHN MARSH
DIED [        ] 1884 AGED 85 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 5th JANUARY 1833JOHN MARSH OF MAIDSTONE, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID.
   TO THOMAS ALLEN OF MAIDSTONE, BUILDER, AND SON JOHN MARSH, EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES, ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, BOOKS, STOCK IN TRADE, LEASE OF HOUSE AND £100, UPON TRUST. THEY TO CARRY ON HIS BUSINESS FOR BENEFIT OF HIS WIFE, MARIA AND HIS CHILDREN, MARY MARIA, AMM, EMILY AND JOHN FOR THEIR LIFETIME, THEIR BENEFITS WILL CEASE WHEN HIS DAUGHTERS MARRY. WHEN HE SON IS 21, HE WILL RECEIVE £20 PER YEAR ABOVE THE ABOVE BENEFITS. REST AND RESIDUE EQUALLY SHARED EQUALLY AMONG HIS CHILDREN.
   WITNESSES: KNOX KING, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND THOMAS NASH SPONG, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 30th NOVEMBER 1836

166. HEADSTONE

HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF JOSEPH
MASSON THREED TWIS
TER THE BELOVED
HUSBAND OF MARY
MASSON WHO DIED [    ]
OF [        ] 1725? AGED
[   ] YEARS

167. HEADSTONE

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
RICHARD MERRONY
WHO DIED MAY 9th 1833
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH THEIR DAU.
WHO DIED APRIL 28th 1802
AGED 1 YEAR AND 9 MONTHS
ALSO ELIZABETH THEIR DAU.
WHO DIED APRIL 1st 1805
AGED 1 YEAR AND 7 MONTHS

168. HEADSTONE, ERODED AWAY ON RIGHT

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SUSAN WIFE OF
GEORGE MERRONY
OF THE PARISH [          ]
WHO DIED THE [ 1838? ]
ALSO SARAH DAUGHTER [ OF THE ABOVE ?]
WHO DIED [                               ]
ALSO THOMAS WILLIAM [                     ]
WHO DIED [                               ]
ALSO GEORGE [                                      ]
WHO DIED [                     ]
ALSO STEPHEN [                                    ]
WHO DIED [                     ]
APRIL? [                           ]

169. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JAMES MITCHELL
DIED THE 31st OF AUGUST 1786
AGED 52 YEARS
JUDITH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 14th OF FEBRUARY 1810
AGED 77 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 2 SONS AND 6 DAUGHTERS

170. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HANNAH WIFE OF
JOHN MITCHELL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOV 10th 18[3]9
AGED [ ] 4 YEARS

171. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LAURA MARTHA MOORE
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND JEMIMA MOORE
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 2nd OF MARCH
1838 AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO
ALEXANDER PATEN MOORE
THEIR SON
WHO DIED THE 31st OF DEC 1842
AGED 11 YEARS

JOHN MOORE, MASTER BLACKSMITH, 1819-20 APPRENTICE TAX RECORDS

172. SMALL CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE

HERE
RESTS IN HOPE
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
WILLIAM MOORE
DECD. JAN 10th 1849
ALSO
ELIZABETH THEIR
INFANT DAUGHTER
ALSO KATHERINE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM MOORE
[ ]
[ ]

MOORE SEE BOWLES

173. HEADSTONE AND BODY STONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ALEXANDER MOOREHEAD, ESQ.
LIEUTENANT
OF THE 22nd LIGHT DRAGOONS
WHO DIED JULY 28th 1817
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY MOOREHEAD
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 4th 1830
AGED 66 YEARS
HERE ARE ALSO DEPOSITED THE
REMAINS OF 2 OF THEIR CHILDREN
MARY AND HESTER
BOTH OF WHOM DIED
ON THE 13th OF FEBRUARY 1800
THE FORMER AGED 10 ?
AND THE LATTER [ ] YEARS

174. DOUBLE HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

[                ]
[                 ]
AGED 2 [    ]
GEO. MORTIMER
[         ] MAY 1745[                     ]
[     ]OR[GE?] DIED
[         ] 170[ ] AGED 2 YEARS
GEORGE MORTIMER DIED
[    ] JULY 1734 AGED
Buried

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 28th? 1745GEORGE MORTIMER OF MAIDSTONE, YEOMAN. WEAK IN BODY.
   HIS HOUSE WITH STABLES, OFFICES, YARD IN HIS OCCUPATION AND 2 SMALL HOUSES ADJOINING, OCCUPIED BY MICHAEL MORGAN AND ELIZABETH ARGENT, IN BULLOCK LANE, MAIDSTONE, (EARL STREET), ALSO 2 HOUSE DIVIDED INTO 3 DWELLINGS OCCUPIED BY JANE LONGLEY, WIDOW, [          ] WYNN AND THE THIRD EMPTY, ALSO THE BARN, STABLE, OUTHOUSES, BUILDINGS AND YARDS IN HIS OCCUPATION AT THE UPPER END OF WEEK STREET, TO WIFE MARY FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, TO SON JOHN, FOR EVER.
   SUBJECT TO HIM PAYING £100 TO HIS SISTER, SARAH WIFE OF JOHN SAGE OF MAIDSTONE, AND £100 TO SISTER MARY WITHIN 2 YEARS AFTER TESTATOR'S DEATH.
TO SON JOHN, AFTER HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, ALL GOODS, CHATTELS, HOUSEHOLD STUFF, PLATE, MONEY, DEBTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE. WIFE MARY AND SON JOHN ARE EXECUTORS.
   SIGNATURE VERY WEAK.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM SIMMONDS, HENRY COVELL AND THOMAS WILLARD
   PROVED 13th JUNE 1745

175. LEDGER

ALFRED MUNK SON OF
EDWARD & CAROLINE MUNK
DIED DEC 27th 1832 AGED 4 YEARS
CHARLOTTE MUNK
DAUGHTER OF
EDWARD AND ANN MUNK
DIED APRIL 7th 18[33] AGED 23 YEARS
EDWARD MUNK SON OF
EDWARD AND ANN MUNK
DIED AUG 3rd 1834 AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
EDWARD MUNK
WHO DIED DECEMBER 1st 1841
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO CAROLINE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE NA,MED
EDWARD MUNK
WHO DIED OCTOBER 8th 1866
AGED 76 YEARS

176. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF EDWARD OLIVER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOV 26th 1842
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD OLIVER
WHO DIED FEB 5th 1852
AGED 87 YEARS
LIKEWISE MARY ANN [THEIR DAUGHTER ?]
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 185[ ]
AGED 47? YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 17th OCTOBER 1838EDWARD OLIVER, OF HIGH STREET, MAIDSTONE, CURRIER.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
ALL REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO SON JAMES AND DAUGHTER MARY ANN, EQUALLY SHARED, THEY ARE EXECUTORS.
WITNESSES: JOHN MONCKTON, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE, WILLIAM FANCETT, HIS CLERK.
PROVED 25th AUGUST 1852

177. CHEST TOMB WITH HEADSTONE CEMENTED TO WEST END

PIERCE

HEADSTONE
[ ]
[ELI]ZAB[ETH] [PI]ERCE
DIED NOV YE 11th? [ ] AGED [ ] YEARS
EDWARD P[IER]CE
DIED NOV YE 26th 173[4] AGED 53 YEARS

CHEST TOMB LEDGER
BENEATH ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF SUSANNA WIFE
OF EDWARD PIERCE, IRONMONGER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 2nd 1768
AGED 51 YEARS
HER LAST WORDS WERE
"Precious Jesus"
ALSO EDWARD PIERCE SON OF
THE ABOVE DIED APRIL THE 11th 1782
AGED 19 YEARS
"The Lord Himself shall Descend from
Heaven with a Shout with the Voice of
The Archangel and the Trumpet of God,
And the Dead in Christ shall Rise First"
ALSO MR EDWARD PIERCE, IRONMONGER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER THE 27th 1799 AGED 82 YEARS
"Right Blessed are the Dead that Die in Jesus"
ALSO ELIZABETH PIERCE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCT 22nd 1829
AGED 79 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 5th FEBRUARY 1732EDWARD PIERCE, IRONMONGER.
TO DAUGHTER ELIZABETH, £250 AND INTEREST AT 21 OR DAY OF MARRIAGE, MRS JUDITH DUKE IS TRUSTEE FOR ELIZABETH. IF ELIZABETH DIES PRE 21 OR MARRIED, THE MONEY TO BE SHARED BETWEEN HIS EXECUTOR AND YOUNGEST SON.
   TO SON EDWARD, £250 AT 21 AND LEAVES HIM IN HANDS OF MR JOHN COLVILLE AND JUDITH DUKE AND HIS EXECUTOR TO PUT HIM OUT TO TRADE, AS THEY THINK FIT.
   INTEREST TO BE USED TO CLOTHE HIM AND FOR EXPENSES DURING APPRENTICESHIP. IF HE DIES PRE 21, THE MONEY TO BE EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN THE EXECUTOR, DAUGHTER ELIZABETH AND YOUNGEST SON, EQUALLY.
   RESIDUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS, PLATE, LINEN, READY MONEY, SECURITIES AND PERSONAL ESTATE , (DEBTS, FUNERAL EXPENSES AND LEGACIES FIRST PAID), TO ELDEST SON JOSEPH, WHO IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: THOMAS CLIFFORD AND ANTHONY RUGG
   PROVED 3rd DECEMBER 1734

178. HEADSTONE

HERE ARE DEPOSITED
THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
ELIZABETH PILBROW
WHO DIED OCT 25th 1822
IN THE 49th YEAR OF HER AGE
TO WHOSE MEMORY THIS STONE IS ERECTED

179. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF GEORGE PIPER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 14th OF OCTOBER 181[4]
AGED 46? YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE PIPER
WHO DIED THE 6th OF OCTOBER 18[23]
AGED [ ]9 YEARS
ALSO MARY? COWARD [WHO]
[DIED ] 1810 AGED 18? YEARS
ALSO MARY [ ] WIFE OF
ALFRED? PIPER WHO DIED
MARCH 13th? 1828 AGED 31 YEARS

180. HEADSTONE WITH OVAL CARTOUCHE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN PIPER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
2nd OF FEBRUARY 1[8]20
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 15th OF
MAY 1828 AGED 70 ? YEARS
ALSO JAMES SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
THE 5th OF JUNE 1799 AGED 8 ? YEARS
ALSO OF JEFREY SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
3rd OF JULY 1808 AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
4th OF MARCH 1809 AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO JAMES SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
16th? OF OCTOBER 1809 AGED 23? YEARS
[ ]
[ ]

181. HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY OF
DOROTHY POOLEY
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED MAY 12th 1803
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO HENRY SON OF
STEPHEN & ELIZTH. POOLEY
WHO DIED FEB 1st 1810 AGED 6 MONTHS
ALSO ANN THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED
MARCH 5th 1811 AGED 7? YEARS & 6 MONTHS
ALSO ELIZABETH THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED
JAN 8th 1818 AGED 9? YEARS & 6 MONTHS
ALSO STEPHEN THEIR SON WHO DIED
JAN 19th 1827 AGED 10? YEARS
ALSO THE AFORESAID
STEPHEN POOLEY
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 15th 1834
IN THE 50th ? YEAR OF HIS AGE

182. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN POOLEY WHO DIED NOV 17th [1814]
[ ]
ALSO GEORGE SON [OF THE ABOVE]
WHO DIED NOV [ ] 181[5] AGED 1 YEAR & [ ] MONTHS
ALSO EDWIN THEIR SON DIED MARCH [ ]
AGED 11? MONTHS
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO OF MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE NAMED
JOHN POOLEY WHO DIED JULY 10th 18[23]
AGED 60 YEARS

183. BROKEN HEADSTONE AND BODY STONE

[ ]
ALSO MARY WIFE OF
THOMAS RANDALL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST THE 1st 1792
AGED 73 YEARS

184. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM RANDALL
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST? THE 26th 1810 AGED 47? YEARS
ALSO SARAH RANDALL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY THE 23rd? 1820 AGED 61? YEARS
[LEFT ISSUE] 2 SONS AND TWO DAUGHTERS
(VIZ) WILLIAM, THOMAS, JANE
AND ELIZABETH

185. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOSEPH ROGERS
LATE OF LONDON
WHO DIED THE 17th DAY OF NOV
1802 AGED 58 YEARS
"And as it is Appointed unto
Men once to Die but after it
The Judgement"

186. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SAGE, SEN. OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH THE
3rd 1774 AGED 45 YEARS
LIKEWISE ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 16th OF
JANUARY 1826 AGED 93 YEARS
ALSO HESTER WIFE OF WILLIAM SAGE, JUN.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 14th OF
NOVEMBER 1826 AGED 64 YEARS
HERE ALSO LIETH THE BODY OF ELIZH.
WIFE OF JOHN POMERETT OF THIS PARISH
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM AND ELIZH. SAGE SHE DIED
NOVEMBER THE 2nd 1837 AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SAGE SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND HESTER SAGE, JUN. DIED
[ ] OF APRIL 18[41] AGED [ ] YEARS

187. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN DAUGHTER OF STEPHEN AND
ANN SCOTT OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
JAN THE 25th 1801 AGED 11 MONTHS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF STEPHEN SCOTT
WHO DIED MAY THE 10th 1802 AGED 27 YEARS
AND STEPHEN THEIR SON WHO DIED
OCTOBER THE 8th 1802
AGED 1 YEAR AND 3 MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE STEPHEN SCOTT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY THE 25th 1821
AGED 46 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 15th JANUARY 1821STEPHEN SCOTT OF MAIDSTONE, VICTUALLER.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   HE BOUGHT BY AUCTION, SEVERAL YEARS AGO, 3 HOUSES IN PUDDING LANE, MAIDSTONE, HE PAID A DEPOSIT OF £25 BUT NO CONVEYANCE HAS BEEN HANDED TO HIM, AND NO FURTHER SUM PAID. THE TOTAL PRICE, INCLUDING THE DEPOSIT IS £250. HE LEAVES HIS INTEREST IN THE HOUSES TO JAMES COLLINS, SON OF HIS UNCLE ABRAHAM COLLINS OF MAIDSTONE, TAILOR AND DRAPER.
   HE GIVES HIS INTEREST IN THE LEASE GRANTED TO HIM BY WILLIAM COLEMAN OF A PIECE OF LAND , NOW A GARDEN AND STOCK NOW GROWING ON IT, TO JAMES COLEMAN. HE ALSO GIVES JANE COLLINS WIFE OF ABRAHAM, HIS ½ SHARE IN 8 HOUSES IN WALL ROW NEAR THE DEPOT IN MAIDSTONE, FOR EVER.
   TO JAMES COLLINS, £200; TO CATHERINE AND JANE COLLINS, SISTERS OF JAMES, £200 EACH.
   TO JAMES COLLINS AND JAMES OLIVER OF MAIDSTONE, TANNER, £400, UPON TRUST, TO INVEST IN THE PUBLIC FUNDS AND PAY DIVIDENDS TO ISABELLA FRANCES BOORMAN, DAUGHTER OF JOHN BOORMAN, WHEN SHE IS 23 THEY WILL TRANSFER THE £400 STOCK TO HER
   TO RICHARD BOORMAN, AND FRANCIS BOORMAN, HER TWO BROTHERS, £200 EACH; TO ANN WIFE OF JAMES SLOAN OF MAIDSTONE, LABOURER, £100; TO HIS UNCLE WILLIAM SCOTT, OF MARTLE? NEAR ASHFORD, YEOMAN, £50; TO SAMUEL BOORMAN OF SEVENOAKS, YEOMAN, GEORGE BOORMAN OF CRANBROOK, BAKER, MARY SLOAN OF MAIDSTONE, WIDOW, £20 EACH.
   RESIDUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS, PERSONAL ESTATE, EQUALLY SHARED BETWEEN ISABELLA, RICHARD, JAMES AND FRANCIS BOORMAN, JAMES, CATHERINE, AND JANE COLLINS AND ANN SWAN.
   JAMES COLLINS AND JAMES OLIVER ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: THOMAS CHAPLIN, WILLIAM MASON AND STEPHEN LAMPREY, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 5th MARCH 1821

188. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR NICHOLAS SCOTT
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 16th OF APRIL 1812
AGED 66? YEARS
ALSO
MRS ANN SCOTT WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th OF MARCH 1799
AGED [4]5 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 7th APRIL 1812NICHOLAS SCOTT, SILVERSMITH, MAIDSTONE COUNCILLOR.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   THOMAS ALEXANDER OF MAIDSTONE, UNDERTAKER SHALL CONDUCT FUNERAL.
HIS NEPHEW JOHN SNATT OF ROCHESTER, GENTLEMAN AND NICHOLAS GILES OF MAIDSTONE, SILVERSMITH, ARE EXECUTORS.
   TO THEM HIS 8 HOUSES IN OR NEAR EARL STREET, MAIDSTONE (OTHERWISE BULL LANE), OCCUPIED BY [       ] WESTBROOK, WIDOW, [       ] LARKING, WIDOW, MR MILLER, [       ] KIDWELL, WIDOW, EDWARD MARTIN, [       ] GORHAM, WIDOW, [       ] TICKNER AND [       ] UPTON, WIDOW, UPON TRUST, TO SELL AND PAY OFF THE MORTGAGE OF £700 ON HIS OWN HOUSE TO (EXECUTORS OF ?) LATE JOSEPH HARRIS, GENTLEMAN, ALS £200 OWING ON MORTGAGE ON HIS HOUSE TO THE LATE WILLIAM ROFFE, GENTLEMAN.
   HIS OWN HOUSE IN THE HIGH STREET AND STOCK IN TRADE, TO NICHOLAS GILES FOR EVER, SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF £300 TO NIECE, MARY SNATT OF ROCHESTER, SPINSTER AND £300 TO NIECE, ELIZABETH HOWES WIFE OF JOHN HOWES OF LONDON, STATIONER AND £300 TO NIECE REBECCA SNATT, NOW LIVING WITH HIM, ALSO AN ANNUITY OF £5 TO HIS SERVANT SARAH TOFIELD?, FOR LIFE.
   HIS LEASEHOLD HOUSE IN MAIDSTONE OCCUPIED BY WARWICK LINTON, DRAPER, TO NEPHEWS, JOHN SMITH AND WILLIAM GILES EQUALLY SHARED, THIS HOUSE IS CHARGED WITH THE £5 ANNUITY TO SARAH TOFIELD, TO BE PAID BY NICHOLAS SCOTT.
   ALL HIS MONEY IN THE 4% BANK OF ENGLAND ANNUITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS TO NIECE REBECCA SNATT. HIS HOUSEHOLD GOODS, CHATTELS, LINEN, PLATE, CHINA AND EFFECTS, TO NIECES MARY AND REBECCA SNATT AND ELIZABETH HOWES, EQUALLY SHARED.
   TO REBECCA SNATT, HIS BEST SILVER TEAPOT, SILVER STAND, SILVER SUGAR BOWL?, GOLD WATCH, LATELY WORN BY HIS WIFE, ANN AND A DIAMOND BROACH.
   TO FRIENDS WALTER PRENTICE OF ROCHESTER, ESQUIRE, JAMES SMYTH OF MAIDSTONE, BREWER, THOMAS ATKINS OF MAIDSTONE, BREWER, STEPHEN PAGE SEAGER OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN, GEORGE BURR OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN, JAMES POTTER OF MAIDSTONE, GROCER, JOHN RUSSELL OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN, WILLIAM ELGAR OF MAIDSTONE, GROCER, JAMES ALEXANDER LATE OF MAIDSTONE, BANKER, WILLIAM COLEMAN OF CRANBROOK, ESQUIRE, CHARLES TOPPING OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN, EDWARD RUSSELL LATE OF MAIDSTONE, HOP MERCHANT AND STEPHEN PRENTICE OF MAIDSTONE, WINE MERCHANT, A GOLD MOURNING RING OF 3 PENNYWEIGHT AND 6 GRAINS, EACH AS A TOKEN OF FRIENDSHIP AND ESTEEM.
RESIDUE OF ESTATE TO REBECCA SNAT AND WILLIMA GILES, EQUALLY SHARED.
   WITNESSES: JOSEPH MARTIN, JOHN WARWICK AND RICHARD WARWICK.

CODICIL 9th APRIL 1812
   HIS SILVER TEA CADDY TO REBECCA SNATT. TO FRIENDS, THOMAS DAY OF MAIDSTONE, DOCTOR, JOHN DAY OF MAIDSTONE, SURGEON AND JOSEPH MARTIN OF MAIDSTONE, TAILOR AND DRAPERA GOLD RING EACH, AS ABOVE.
   WITNESSES: THOMAS HYDE, JOHN DOWN AND RICHARD WARWICK.
   PROVED 21st MAY 1812

189. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SCOTT, SEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY THE 27th 1816
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN SCOTT WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE MARCH THE 14th 1819
AGED 66 YEARS

190. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANNE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM SIMMONS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 30th 1839
IN THE 37th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM SIMMONS
WHO DIED MAY [ ] 1875 AGED 72 YEARS

191. HEADSTONE

IN A VAULT
IN FRONT OF THIS STONE
LIE THE REMAINS OF
CHARLES FOULKES
SON OF
CHARLES & MARY SIMMONDS
WHO DIED JAN 20th 1822
AGED 6 WEEKS
ALSO ELIZABETH
THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED
JUNE 1st 1828 AGED 2 MONTHS
ALSO HENRY THEIR SON
WHO DIED JAN 26th 1829
AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO THE SAID
MARY SIMMONDS
[WHO DI]ED APRIL 29th 1829
AGED [ ]4 YEARS
[LEAVIN]G SURVIVING ISSUE
2 SONS & 3 DAUGHTERS, VIZ
MARY, EMILY, CHARLES
[FRA]CES & ALFRED
MARY DIED FEB 3rd 1834
AGED 14? YEARS
EMILY DIED DEC [ ] 1834
(Buried beneath pavement)

192. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
WALTER SON OF
CHARLES AND SALLY SIMMONDS
WHO DIED JAN 4th 1848
AGED 14 MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
CHARLES SIMMONDS
WHO DIED MARCH 17th 1860
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO SALLY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB 12th 1868
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO HORACE
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AT
TIMORI, NEW ZEALAND
DEC 10th 1867 AGED 32 YEARS

193. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ANN DAUGHTER OF
WILL & MARY GOULD SMITH
WHO DIED APRIL 23rd 1797
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO MARY SECOND WIFE OF
WILLIAM GOULD SMITH
WHO DIED AUG 27th 1800
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE WILL GOULD SMITH
WHO DIED JAN 15th 1806
AGED 81 ? YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZTH. THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED DEC 1st ? 1831
AGED 7[ ] YEARS

194. HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN DAUGHTER OF SAM[UEL]
AND ELIZABETH STAN[LEY]
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JANUARY 28th 183[2]
AGED 3 YEARS
ALSO SAMUEL THEIR SON
WHO DIED JUNE 22nd 1832
AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE SAMUEL STANLEY
WHO DIED MAY 22nd 1842
AGED 4[ ] [YEARS]

195. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF JANE DAUGHTER OF
BENJAMIN AND ELIZABETH SUTTON
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER THE 22nd 1790 AGED 11 MONTHS
ALSO BENJAMIN THEIR SON DIED MARCH
THE 4th 1794 AGED 9 WEEKS
LIKEWISE KATHERINE THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED JULY THE 18th 1797 AGED 13 MONTHS
AND ELIZABETH WIFE OF
BENJAMIN SUTTON DIED JULY
THE 31st 1799 AGED 40 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 2 SONS [ ]
[ ]

196. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
[ANN? ] DAUGHTER OF
[ JAMES] AND ELIZTH. SUTTON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE THE [ ] 179[1]
AGED 20 [       ]
ALSO JAMES [             ]
[                         ]
ALSO [                         ]
JAMES [                   ]
WHO DIED [             ]
AGED [             ]

197. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SUTTON
OF THIS TOWN, GROCER
WHO DIED JUNE 12th 1804
AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO [          ] CHILDREN
[           ] WHO DIED [           ] 1794
AGED 9 MONTHS
[           ] WHO DIED JUNE [   ] 1800
AGED 10 MONTHS
WILLIAM WHO DIED APRIL 1st 180[ ]
[                               ]
ELIZTH. WHO DIED FEB [ ] 180[4]
AGED 6 MONTHS
[                                  ]

198. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JAMES SUTTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER [   ] 1809
AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE] APRIL 4th 18[13]
AGED [   ] YEARS
ALSO SARAH [            ] DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE
JAMES AND MARY SUTTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT 19th 1803
AGED 3? YEARS AND [   ] MONTHS
ALSO WILLIAM THEIR SON WHO DIED
J[       ] 1829 AGED [ ]7 YEARS

199. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH ? WIFE OF THOMAS SUTTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV [ ] 18[ ]4
IN THE 37th YEAR OF HER AGE
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO ? OF THEIR CHILDREN
(VIZ) JOHN WINCH AND THOMAS WINCH
AND
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO MARTHA SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS SUTTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ 1816?]
IN THE [ ] YEAR OF HER AGE

THOMAS SUTTON, MASTER WHITESMITH / CLOCKSMITH? 1790'S, APPRENTICE TAX RECORDS

200. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
WILLIAM SUTTON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST [ ] 1821
AGED 7[ ] YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM SUTTON
WHO DIED JUNE 22nd 1831
IN THE 87th YEAR OF HIS AGE

201. LEDGER, ONCE RAILED

SOUTH SIDE
TACY WIFE OF
JOHN TANNER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE DEC 30th 1794
IN THE 39th YEAR
OF HER AGE
ALSO MARGARET
WIFE OF
JOHN TANNER
WHO DIED OCT.14th 1814
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN TANNER
WHO DIED NOVEMBER
[ ] 1824
AGED 67 YEARS
AND FOUR OF THEIR
CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY

NORTH SIDE
BENEATH
ARE DEPOSITED THE
REMAINS OF
HENRY COLLIS
OF THIS TOWN
WHO DIED AUGUST
13th 1838
IN THE 60th YEAR
OF HIS AGE
ALSO MARY
HIS WIDOW
WHO DIED AUG
3rd 1878
IN THE 94th YEAR
OF HER AGE

202. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

BENEATH THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
FRANCES WIFE OF
ISAAC TELLING
[                               JANUARY 1812]
[                               ]
[ALSO ISAAC TELLING]
[ NOVEMBER 1834]
[                                         ]

203. ?

IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
WILLIAM TILBE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th? 1787
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO ONE SON AND ONE DAUGHTER
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
LEFT ISSUE 3 DAUGHTERS
ALSO THE ABOVE SAID
WILLIAM TILBE DIED
JANUARY THE 11th 1799 AGED 41 YEARS
AND MARY HIS DAUGHTER
DIED JUNE THE 13th 1803
AGED 18 YEARS

204. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS U[PT]ON OF THIS
PARISH WHO DIED OCTOBER [   ] 176[8]
AGED 45 YEARS?
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 19th OF OCTOBER 1788
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO BETTY THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 17[83]
AGED [   ] [YEARS]
[

205. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM VALENTINE
OF THIS PARISH (PLUMBER AND GLAZIER)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV 17th 1817
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO
MRS ANN VALENTINE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] JANUARY [ ]
AGED 73? YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 26th FEBRUARY 1817WILLIAM VALENTINE
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO FRIENDS, JOHN RUCK, OF MAIDSTONE, BRICKLAYER AND JOSEPH HOLLAND OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN, ALL HIS REAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST, FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS WIFE ANN FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, THEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS CHILDREN, WILLIAM, ELIZABETH SIMMONDS AND ANN SIMMONDS VALENTINE, FOR EVER, EQUALLY SHARED.
   ALL HIS STOCK IN TRADE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GOODS, CHATTELS, MONEY, SECURITIES AND EFFECTS, EXCEPT WORKING TOOLS USED IN HIS TRADE, AFTER PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, TO WIFE ANN, FOR EVER. TO SON WILLIAM, ALL WORKING TOOLS AND THINGS USED IN HIS TRADE, FOR EVER. ALSO TO SON WILLIAM THE GOOD WILL AND EXERCISE OF HIS TRADE AND BUSINESS, AND DESIRES HE BECOMES TENANT OF HIS LARGE WORKSHOP SUBJECT TO HIS PAYING A RENT WHICH SATISFIES HIS EXECUTORS.
   WILLIAM CAN WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTORS BUY HIS STOCK IN TRADE VALUED BY TWO INDIFFERENT PERSONS, WITH I YEAR'S CREDIT.
   HIS TRUSTEES AND WIFE ARE EXECUTORS. TO RUCK AND HOLLAND £10 EACH, AS A MARK OF FRIENDSHIP AND ESTEEM AS WELL AS FOR THEIR TROUBLE.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM DUNNING, ATTORNEY, MAIDSTONE, WILLIAM TAYLOR HIS CLERK AND THOMAS CHARLTON OF THE "ROSE AND CROWN", MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 3rd MARCH 1818

206. LEDGER AND HEADSTONE

LEDGER
BENEATH
THIS STONE LIETH THE REMAINS OF
HENRY SON OF WILLIAM
AND SUSANNA VIGOR
WHO DIED MARCH THE 15th 1833
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM VIGOR
WHO DIED OCTOBER 31st 1841
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO OF SUSANNA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO LIES
IN WOOLWICH CEMETERY
DIED JULY 31st 1859?
AGED 78 YEARS

HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE WIFE OF WILLIAM VIGOR
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 20th 1838
IN THE 32nd YEAR OF HER AGE

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 12th JANUARY 1841WILLIAM VIGOR OF MAIDSTONE, BUTCHER.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO HIS TRUSTEES AND EXECUTORS, SON WILLIAM AND THOMAS ORFORD OF MAIDSTONE, MASON, HIS FREEHOLD, LEASEHOLD AND PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, UPON TRUST, TO PERMIT HIS WIFE, SUSANNAH TO TAKE RENTS FOR LIFE, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW.
   AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, THEN THE FREEHOLD AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO SON WILLIAM, FOR EVER, SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT OF £100 TO HIS SISTER MARY ANN BARNETT.
   WITNESSES: ANTHONY KILLICK, ELIZABETH WOOD AND J. H. CRUWTE ?, MAIDSTONE
   PROVED 24th MARCH 1842

207. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

IN MEMORY
OF
JOHN WARWICK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOV [   ] 1836
[            ]
[                                         ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 30th AUGUST 1832JOHN WARWICK OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN.
APPOINTS BROTHERS RICHARD AND ISAAC, TRUSTEES AND EXECUTORS.
FIRSTLY, TO PAY DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS.
   TO WIFE HARRIETT, ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, GLASS, WINES AND SPIRITS, FOR EVER.
   TO BROTHERS, RICHARD AND ISAAC, HIS REAL ESTATE AND RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST, THEY TO PAY RENTS AND DIVIDENDS TO WIFE HARRIETT FOR HER SELF AND THEIR CHILDREN, UNTIL THEY ARE ALL 21.
   EXECUTORS TO HAVE VALUATION MADE OF HIS REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE AND DIVIDE IT INTO SO MANY SHARES RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF HIS CHILDREN WHO ARE LIVING AND TRANSFER IT TO HIS WIFE.
   LONG, DETAILED TRUST CONDITIONS AND RULES FOLLOW.
   WITNESSES: JOHN MONCKTON, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE, J.B. JUDE AND WILLIAM FANCETT, HIS CLERKS.

CODICIL 17th OCTOBER 1836
   TRUSTEES CAN LEASE OUT ALL OR PART OF REAL ESTATE, FOR NOT MORE THAN 10 YEARS. HE WISHES THEM TO SETTLE HIS ACCOUNTS AND WIND UP HIS AFFAIRS. AFTER HIS WIFE'S DEATH THEY CAN USE ANY PART OF ANNUAL INCOME FOR MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION OF HIS CHILDREN UNTIL THEY ARE 21.
    WITNESSES: WILLIAM SIBBALD, JAMES WHATMAN, SURGEON AND JOHN MONCKTON
   PROVED 28th SEPTEMBER 1837

208. HEADSTONE

WILKINS

MARY
WIL[K]INS
[WHO] DIED
[APRIL or AUGUST] 1714
AGED 62 YEARS
HERE LYE ALSO

209. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM WILKINS
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF FEBRUARY 1769
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE WILKINS
WHO DIED THE 18th OF MARCH 1810
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO CATHERINE WIFE OF
SAMUEL WILKINS
WHO DIED THE 13th OF MARCH 1823
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO OF
JAMES WILKINS
WHO DIED THE 25th OF SEPTEMBER 1824
AGED 63? YEARS
AND THE ABOVE
SAMUEL WILKINS
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF JANUARY 1837
AGED 77? YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 1st AUGUST 1760WILLIAM WILKINS OF MAIDSTONE, BAKER.
   TO WIFE ELIZABETH, FOR LIFE, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW, HIS 4 HOUSES IN EASTGATE, ROCHESTER, NEAR THE "BLUE BOAR" INN, OCCUPIED BY JOSEPH WELCH, THOMAS COTTON, [        ] PHONEX AND JOHN BAYTON.
   TO SON WILLIAM FOR THE LIFETIME OR UNTIL THE REMARRIAGE OF HIS MOTHER, 3 HOUSES IN ROCHESTER, NEAR THE CITY WALL, OCCUPIED BY DANIEL DAY, JOHN GILL AND JOHN PRICE.
   AFTER THE DEATH OR REMARRIAGE OF HIS MOTHER, ALL 7 PROPERTIES TO SONS AND DAUGHTERS, WILLIAM, ELIZABETH, MARY, THOMAS, ROGER, KITTY, JAMES, SAMUEL, HARRIOT, GEORGE AND FANNY, EQUALLY SHARED.
   £100 TO HIS CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED. RESIDUE OF GOODS, MONEY AND PERSONAL ESTATE, AFTER DEBTS, LEGACIES, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, TO HIS WIFE, WHO IS HIS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: HENRY ALEXANDER, SAMUEL FULLAGAR AND ELEANOR FULLAGAR
   PROVED 21st APRIL 1769

210. HEADSTONE, BADLY ERODED

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF THOMAS SON OF
THOMAS [             ] WOOLVEN
WHO DIED [                     ]
[                                 ]
ALSO [                 ] [WOO]LVEN
DAUGHTER [OF THE A]BOVE
WHO [                    ] 1857
[                         ]
ALSO [                 ] [WOOL]VEN
[                                         ]
WHO [                         ]56?

211. HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
JOHN WRIGHT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 8th
1806 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
JOHN WRIGHT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 4th ?
1808 AGED 77 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 3 SONS & 2 DAUGHTERS
(VIZ) WILLIAM, JOHN, GEORGE
MARY & HARRIOT
ALSO JOHN WRIGHT SON OF
THE ABOVE JOHN & SARAH WRIGHT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 28th 1838
AGED 76 YEARS

212. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
GEORGE WRIGHT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT 12th 1818
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE WRIGHT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 31st 1841
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO JOHN THEIR SON DIED OFF THE COAST OF
AFRICA OCT 20th 1807 AGED 17 YEARS
ALSO SARAH THEIR DAUGHTER DIED IN LONDON
AUG 3rd? 1817 AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO MARY THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED IN HER INFANCY
LEFT ISSUE 4 SONS & 1 DAUGHTER VIZ GEORGE,
JOHN ?, THOMAS, CHARLOTTE & HENRY
ALSO GEORGE THEIR SON WHO DIED JUNE 8th 1847
[ ]

REAR
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRIET DAUGHTER OF
GEO & ELIZ WRIGHT
OF THIS PARISH
[ ]
[ ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 4th AUGUST 1840GEORGE WRIGHT OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN.
   BROTHER IN LAW, HENRY RANGER OF DITTON, FARMER AND FRIEND GEORGE COBB OF BREDGAR, ESQUIRE, ARE EXECUTORS.
   TO THEM ALL REAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST, TO SELL AT THEIR DISCRETION, ALSO HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, GLASS, PICTURES, BOOKS, READY MONEY, INVESTMENTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST, TO SELL AND PAY HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, THEN, UPON TRUST, FOR HIS CHILDREN, GEORGE, WILLIAM, HARRIET, CHARLES AND HENRY IN EQUAL SHARES..................................
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM WHITE,AND ROBERT WILLIAM PARSONS, CLERK TO MESSRS WILDES AND SCUDAMORE, SOLICITORS, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 26th APRIL 1841

213. HEADSTONE

IN FRONT
OF THIS STONE LIES THE BODY OF
WILLIAM [ ] SON OF
CHARLES & MARTHA? ELIZABETH
WRIGHT
OF THIS PARISHWHO DIED JANUARY 16th 1855
AETAS 10 MONTHS

END OF SECTION C

SECTION D

206. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOSHUA AMATT
OF WILM? , DERBYSHIRE
WHO DIED NOV 6th 1807
AGED 26? YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 4th MAY 1807JOSHUA AMATT, PRIVATE, 20th REGIMENT LIGHT DRAGOONS AT DEPOT AT MAIDSTONE.
   APPOINTS GEORGE BENTLIF THE YOUNGER OF MAIDSTONE, CORDWAINER AND JAMES WALL OF WARKWORTH, DERBYSHIRE, TRUSTEES AND EXECUTORS.
   HE IS ENTITLED TO 1/5 OF THE PROFITS OF 2 COTTON MILLS IN WILM? , DERBYSHIRE AND FISKERTON, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, DURING RESIDUE OF LEASE GRANTED TO HIS FATHER, THOMAS, DECEASED. HE HAS A JOINT INTEREST IN AN ANNUITY OF £20, PAYABLE TO HIS MOTHER, SARAH OF OF DRAYGOTT IN WILM?, DURING HER LIFETIME. ON HER DEATH HE IS ENTITLED TO A 1/5 SHARE OF CERTAIN FREEHOLDS, A FARM AND LAND IN WILN AND WARKWORTH AND TO STOCK AND FARMING UTENSILS. HE GIVES THE PROFITS FROM THE COTTON MILLS AND INTEREST FROM THE OTHER PROPERTIES AND STOCK, (SUBJECT TO THE £20 ANNUITY), TO GEORGE BENTLIF AND JAMES WALL, UPON TRUST, TO PAY INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS TO HIS SISTERS, SARAH WIFE OF GEORGE BENTLIF AND MARY AMATT OF WILM, SPINSTER, ABSOLUTELY, EQUALLY SHARED.
   TO SARAH BENTLIF, A SILVER TANKARD AND BUREAU, TRUST DETAILS FOLLOW.
   WITNESSES: D.J. SWEETLOVE, STEPHEN LAMPREY, JUNIOR AND GEORGE CARTER.
   PROVED 15th MARCH 1808

207. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS BARTON OF THIS
PARISH [WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
MAY 6th 1821
[ ]

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 23rd NOVEMBER 1820THOMAS BARTON, CORDWAINER.
   APPOINTS BROTHER IN LAW, THOMAS TAYLOR OF SANDGATE, YEOMAN, EXECUTOR.
   TO NEPHEW, THOMAS TAYLOR, HIS WATCH; TO NEPHEW GEORGE WOOLETT, HIS BOOKS; TO JAMES MORLEY OF MAIDSTONE, A MOURNING RING.
   SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, ALL HIS GOODS, CHATTELS, MONEY, INVESTMENTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO BE EQUALLY SHARED BETWEEN HIS 3 SISTERS, NELLY , ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND MARY WOOLETT.
   WITNESSES: JOHN TUTLEY? AND JOSEPH SHARD
   PROVED 6th OCTOBER 1821 GOODS, CHATTELS AND EFFECTS LESS THAN £200 VALUE.

208. HEADSTONE

[SACRED] TO
THE MEMORY OF
MARY BELLINGHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON 19th?
OF OCTOBER 1851 AGED 84 YEARS
[FORMERLY OF]
THE CITY OF CANTERBURY
ALSO
JAMES BELLINGHAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1841
AGED 48 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 16th SEPTEMBER 1847MARY BELLINGHAM, LATE OF CANTERBURY, NOW OF MAIDSTONE, WIDOW.
   TO SONS AND DAUGHTERS, FREDERICK, £150; JOHN, £350; ANN SMITH, WIDOW, £200, SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS AND LEGACIES.
   ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, MONEY, INVESTMENTS, LIFE POLICY IN UNITED KENT LIFE ASSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY OF MAIDSTONE, (£999), DEBTS, PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, TO HER ABOVE CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED. SON FREDERICK IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM VANSDEN? AND WILLIAM THOMPSON
   PROVED 3rd FEBRUARY 1852

209. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN BELLINGHAM
[                                 ]
[                                ]
MARY [                        ]
[                                      ]
[                    ]
SUSANNAH [                       ]
[                              ]
[                ]
THOMAS PROSSER
[                      OCTOBER 1852 ? ]
[                    ]

210. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
WILLIAM BISHOP
[                      AUGUST 1838]
[                      ]
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM BISHOP
[                                  DECEMBER 1839]
[                        ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 19th JULY 1834WILLIAM BISHOP OF MAIDSTONE, BARGEMAN.
ALL DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
ALL READY MONEY, INVESTMENTS, MONEY IN THE MAIDSTONE SAVINGS BANK, DEBTS DUE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ALL PERSONAL ESTATE, TO WIFE SARAH, FOR EVER; SHE IS EXECUTOR.
WITNESSES: JOHN MONCKTON, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE, WILLIAM FANCETT AND W.R. POPE, CLERKS TO MR MONCKTON.
PROVED 29th JANUARY 1840

211. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

TO
THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BOURK
[ JANUARY] 180[2]
[ ]

212. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF MARTHA
WIFE OF THO. BRADSHAW
WHO DIED OCTOBER 3rd 179[1]
AGED 28? YEARS
ALSO WATSON BRADSHAW
SON OF THE ABOVE THOMAS
AND MARTHA BRADSHAW
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 26th 179[1]
AGED 4 MONTHS
[ ]

213. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
FREDERICK BRENCHLEY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY [       ]
1[835] AGED 5[ ] YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK HIS SON
WHO DIED FEB [   ] 1844 AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD HIS SON
WHO DIED JULY 21st? 1856 ?
AGED [    ] YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 9th JUNE 1834FREDERICK BRENCHLEY, OF UPPER STONE STREET, MAIDSTONE, BAKER.
HIS WIFE, ELIZABETH AND BROTHER STEPHEN, JUNIOR, OF MAIDSTONE, BAKER, ARE TRUSTEES AND EXECUTORS.
   THEY TO PAY HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS OUT OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE.
   TO HIS TRUSTEES, UPON TRUST, ALL REAL ESTATE VESTED IN HIM AS TRUSTEE AND ALL REAL ESTATE VESTED IN HIM AS MORTGAGEE AND ALL PROPERTY AND LAND. FROM THE RENTS AND PROFITS TRUSTEES TO PAY £30 TOWARDS THE MAINTENANCE OF HIS SON FREDERICK FOR HIS LIFETIME AND TO PAY INCOME FROM PROPERTY TO WIFE ELIZABETH FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, UPON TRUST, TO CONVEY REAL ESTATE, EQUALLY SHARED BETWEEN 3 OF HIS CHILDREN, JOHN, ELIZABETH AND EDWARD, SUBJECT TO THE £30 ANNUITY TO SON FREDERICK.
   TO WIFE, ALL PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FOR HER LIFETIME, AFTER HER DEATH THEN EQUALLY SHARED BETWEEN HIS ABOVE 3 CHILDREN.
   TO TRUSTEES RESIDUE READY MONEY, INVESTMENTS, GOODS, CHATTELS, CREDITS AND PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, UPON TRUST, TO SELL AND PAY DEBTS FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, ALSO TRUST COSTS, PROCEEDS TO BE INVESTED IN PUBLIC FUNDS OF MORTGAGE AND TO PAY INTEREST TO HIS WIFE FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, THEN TO BE EQUALLY SHARED BETWEEN HIS CHILDREN, EXCEPT FREDERICK, AT 21 YEARS OF AGE OF MARRIAGE, IF DAUGHTER.
   IF HIS WIFE DIES BEFORE CHILDREN, EXCEPT FREDERICK, ARE 21 OR MARRIED, THEN THE INCOME FOR THEIR MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION.
   HIS WIFE CAN CARRY ON BUSINESS AS A BAKER FOR AS LONG AS SHE CHOOSES AND THE OTHER TRUSTEE APPROVES. SHE WILL HAVE THE OCCUPATION OF THE BUILDING IN WHICH THE BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AND USE OF CAPITAL, CREDITS, STOCK AND EFFECTS, DUE TO HIM.
   TRUSTEES CAN AUGMENT THE CAPITAL OF THE BUSINESS, AS THEY JUDGE PROPER.
   TRUSTEES CAN BY DEED OR DEEDS, WITNESSED BY CREDIBLE WITNESSES, LEASE ANY PART OF HIS PROPERTY FOR ANY NUMBER OF YEARS.....................................
   WITNESSES: EDWARD GILES, VICTUALLER, MAIDSTONE, GEORGE FOREMAN, GROCER, MAIDSTONE AND THOMAS DANN, VICTUALLER, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 11th MARCH 1835

214. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

[                            ]
GEORGE BRENCHLEY
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE                   ]
[                                     ]
[                                     ]
[                                     ]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 28th OF SEPTEMBER
18[ ]0 AGED 3 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET BRENCHLEY
WHO DIED JAN 20th? 1838 AGED 7? MONTHS

215. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF SARAH WIFE OF
[ ] BRIDGE?
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED SEPT. [ ] 1804
AGED [ ]8 YEARS

216. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF SARAH WIFE OF
HENRY LAND BRITTER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED SEPT. 9th? 1804
AGED 28? YEARS
[ ]
ALSO HANNAH KINGSNORTH
(Buried beneath pavement)

BUCKLAND SEE HUGHES

217. LEDGER

BENEATH
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
JOHN BURCH
OF THIS TOWN BRICKLAYER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 18th 1844
AGED [ ] YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 9th MARCH 1842JOHN BURCH.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO WIFE, HARRIETT, ALL FREEHOLD HOUSES AND PREMISES IN JEFFERY STREET AND STONE STREET, MAIDSTONE, FOR EVER.
   CAN BE SOLD BY HER BY DEED OR WILL AS SHE THINKS FIT. RESIDUE OF REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE ALSO TO HER, SHE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES:           ?       BUSBRIDGE, THOMAS BUSBRIDGE AND     ?     CRAWLE.
   PROVED 18th SEPTEMBER 1844

218. HEADSTONE

HERE LI[ETH YE BODY]
OF RICHARD [BURT]
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
OCTOR. 11Th 1727? AGED
74 YEARS
ALSO HERE LIES YE BODY
OF MARY W[IFE OF] RICH.
BURT [WHO DIED MARCH [ ]]
1727 AGED [ ]
LEFT ISSUE ONE[ ]

219. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF THE SONS & DAUGHTERS OF
THOMAS & JANE CHANTLER
JOHN DIED DEC [ ] 1798 AGED [   ] YEARS
ELIZA DIED JAN [   ] 180[5] [                        ]
JANE DIED SEPT [                          ] 1 YEAR
ELIZA DIED DEC [   ] 1812?             ]YEARS
WILL. DIED APRIL [ ] 1815? [    ] 10 YEARS
EDWIN DIED MAY [ ] 18[2]3 [       ] YEARS
RICHD DIED [JUNE 1827] [             ] YEARS
THOS DIED OCT [        1830        ] 8 YEARS
ALSO MARIA WIFE OF RICHD. CHANTLER
WHO DIED MAY 29th [                    ] YEARS
JANE THEIR DAUGHTER [                   JULY]
1827 AGED [                       ]
THOMAS SON OF THOMAS AND SUSANN
CHANTLER
[                      ] 184[2] AGED 1 YEAR
ALSO JANE WIFE OF THOMAS CHANTLER
[                            ][FEB ] 1848 AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS CHANTLER
[                                                  ] YEARS

220. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
JOHN CHEESMAN
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE JULY THE 25th 1827?
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN CHEESMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY THE 28th 1827
AGED 78 YEARS

221. SMALL HEADSTONE

WILLM. H. DAVIS
DIED AUGUST 12th 1800
AGED 4 YEARS

EDMONDS SEE MORRIS

EGGLESTONE SEE HOSMER

FIELD SEE W[ ]

222. HEADSTONE

IN
THE VAULT IN FRONT OF THIS STONE
REST THE HONOURED REMAINS OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THOMAS FRANKLYN
OF STONE STREET IN THIS PARISH
WHO WAS BORN AT FOLKESTONE
IN THIS COUNTY
ON THE 11th DAY OF JUNE 1799
DIED THE 3rd DAY OF JUNE 1839
ALSO OF
HANNAH FRANKLYN
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE THOS FRANKLYN
WHO WAS BORN AT DOVER ON THE 10th
OF FEBRUARY 1755 AND DIED ON THE
6th OF JULY 1842

223. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM FROSTICK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] 6th 1845
AGED 86 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 9th APRIL 1838WILLIAM FROSTICK, YEOMAN.
   APPOINTS FRIENDS, EDWARD PICKARD HALL OF MAIDSTONE, STATIONER AND RICHARD HOLMES OF MAIDSTONE, CHINAMAN, TRUSTEES AND EXECUTORS.
   TO WIFE ELIZABETH, ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, UTENSILS, PLATE, LINEN, PICTURES, PRINTS, WINES, FUEL, PROVISIONS AND EFFECTS, ABSOLUTELY.
   ALL HIS REAL ESTATE, AND RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE, TO TRUSTEES, UPON TRUST,. THEY TO COLLECT RENTS AND AFTER EXPENCES OF INSURANCE AND REPAIRS, TO PAY NET INCOME TO HIS WIFE FOR HER LIFETIME.
   AFTER HER DEATH, HIS 5 FREEHOLD COTTAGES AT     ?     FIELDS IN MAIDSTONE, OCCUPIED BY [        ] MELLISH, [        ] BELLINGHAM, AND OTHERS TO WATSON BRADSHAW OF MAIDSTONE CARPENTER, FOR EVER.
   A COTTAGE IN CHANCERY LANE, MAIDSTONE, OCCUPIED BY [       ] FULLER, TO JOHN BEALE OF BOXLEY, LABOURER, FOR EVER.
    THE RESIDUE OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE AT THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE, TO NIECE MARY WISENDEN WIFE OF ROBERT WISENDEN OF PLEASANT ROW. MAIDSTONE, LABOURER, £150; TO THOMAS BEALE OF [ ], SHOEMAKER, £100; TO NIECE ELIZABETH BEALE OF BOXLEY, SPINSTER, £200; TO NIECE ANN SMITH OF MAIDSTONE, WIDOW, £100; TO NIECE FANNY CLINNSON ? OF LOOSE, WIDOW, £100; NIECE MARY SHARP WIFE OF [       ] SHARP OF OTHAM, LABOURER, £100; TO NIECE FANNY BEECHING WIFE OF [        ] BEECHING OF BOXLEY, LABOURER, £50.
TO THE BRITISH SCHOOL FOR BOYS IN WHEELER STREET, MAIDSTONE, £100 TOWARDS DISCHARGING THE DEBTS OF THE SAME SCHOOL; TO THE WEST KENT INFIRMARY AND DISPENSARY OF MAIDSTONE, £100; TO THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY (FOUNDED IN LONDON, 1804), £100; TO THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY (FOUNDED IN LONDON, 1786), USUALLY CALLED THE LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY, £100.
   TO EDWARD HALL £100 AND TO RICHARD HOLMES, £50; TO REVEREND EDMUND JENKINS, MINISTER OF THE INDEPENDENT CHAPEL IN WEEK STREET, MAIDSTONE, £100, UPON TRUST, TO CLOTHE 12 BOYS AND 12 GIRLS AT THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OF THE CHAPEL WITH NEW SUITS OF CLOTHES.
   RESIDUE TO BE USED BT REV JENKINS FOR CHARITY AS HE THINKS FIT,
AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE TRUSTEES TO SELL RESIDUE OF REAL ESTATE..............................
   WITNESSES: T. WILLIAM WATTS ? AND STEPHEN SAPTAIN?, BOTH OF MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 27th NOVEMBER 1845

224a. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY REBECCA DAUGHTER OF
JOSEPH & CATHERINE GILBERT
WHO DIED MAY 27th 1840 AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO OF HORATIO SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 28th 1840 AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
CATHERINE GILBERT
WHO DIED MAR 24th 1846 AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
JOSEPH GILBERT
WHO DIED OCT 28th 1854 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO GERTRUDE SMITH GRAND DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER 10th 1842
AGED 2 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS

224b. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM GILES
OF THIS TOWN
[ FEBRUARY 1835]
[ ]
ALSO SARAH? HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 15th DEC 1852
AGED 88 YEARS

225. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ROSAMOND
WIFE OF JAMES HARRIS
WHO DIED AUGUST 12th 1842
AGED 37 YEARS

226. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF GEORGE HOSMORE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 7th 1800
AGED 32? YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH EGGLE[STONE]
DIED SEPTEMBER 7th [1807]
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES EGGLE[STONE]
SON OF THE ABOVE
[        ] MAR[CH] [              ]
[A]GED [                  ]
[ALSO] GEORGE [EGGLESTONE?]
[                            AUGUST 1837 ]
[                           ]

227. HEADSTONE

IN
FRONT OF THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
RICHARD HUGHES
SON OF
WILLIAM & SARAH HUGHES
WHO DIED SEPT 29th 1832
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM HUGHES
WHO DIED MAY 7th 1849
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED APRIL 25th 1867
AGED 85 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 3 SONS & 5 DAUGHTERS
VIZ GEORGE WILLIAM, WILLIAM,
JOHN, MARY, HANNAH, SARAH,
ANN & CAROLINE
ALSO WILLIAM BUCKLAND
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM HUGHES
WHO DIED JAN 23rd 1847
AGED 1 YEAR AND 6 MONTHS
ALSO FANNY SIMMONS ?
THEIR [ ]
[ ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 22nd MARCH 1847WILLIAM HUGHES THE ELDER, CONFECTIONER.
   WIFE SARAH, SONS GEORGE AND WILLIAM ARE EXECUTORS.
   HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, BOOKS, PROVISIONS, LIQUORS AND OTHE CONSUMABLES, STOCK IN TRADE AND CLOTHES TO HIS WIFE, ALSO INSURANCE POLICY WITH KENT LIFE ASSURANCE CO. ON HIS WIFE'S LIFE, (£200) TO HIS WIFE ABSOLUTELY.
   ALL REAL ESTATE TO HIS WIFE FOR HER LIFETIME; AFTER HER DEATH, HIS PROPERTY, WITH SHOP IN WEST STREET, HARRIETSHAM, OCCUPIED BY SON GEORGE; A COTTAGE IN WATERLOO LANE, UPPER STONE STREET, MAIDSTONE, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [        ] KNIGHT, WIDOW; A HALF SHARE OF APIECE OF LAND ADJOINING LAST PROPERTY, NO 18 WATERLOO ROW, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [         ] FRENCH; 2 COTTAGES, 1 AND 2 WATERLOO LANE, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [         ] DODD AND [         ] DOVE, TO SON GEORGE, FOR EVER.
   NO 3 CHURCH STREET, NEXT TO UNION STREET, MAIDSTONE, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [         ] B----?-----; PROPERTY WITH BAKEHOUSE AND SHOP IN PUDDING LANE, MAIDSTONE, OCCUPIED BY HIMSELF, TO SON WILLIAM, FOR EVER.
   NO 1 CHURCH STREET, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [         ] JONES; A HALF SHARE OF LAND BETWEEN COTTAGES NOW OR LATE, OCCUPIED BY [         ] F----?----- AND [         ] JUPE; HOUSE ON SOUTH SIDE OF KNIGHTRIDER STREET, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [         ] SANCTO, TO DAUGHTER MARY, FOR EVER.
   NO 3 MARSHAM STREET, MAIDSTONE, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY EDWARD KIRBY THE YOUNGER; NO 17 WATERLOO ROW, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [         ] LADSON; NOS 5 AND 6 WATERLOO ROW, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [         ] POWELL AND [         ] TO DAUGHTER HANNAH, WIFE OF WILLIAM BUCKLAND OF MAIDSTONE, WHITESMITH, FOR EVER.
   NO 2 MARSHAM STREET, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY SON IN LAW THOMAS SIMMONS; NO 16 WATERLOO ROW, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [         ] LANES; NOS 7 AND 8 WATERLOO ROW, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [         ] KING AND JAMES KNIGHT, TO DAUGHTER, HANNAH SIMMONS, FOR EVER.
   NO 2 CHURCH STREET, NOW OR LAYE OCCUPIED BY [         ] ELLIOTT; COTTAGE NOW OCCUPIED BY [         ] PANKHURST; NOS 9 AND 10 WATERLOO ROW, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [         ] CLIFFORD AND [         ] BEADLE; BEERSHOP LATELY PURCHASED BY HIM FROM RECEIVERS? OF THOMAS STADEN, A BANKRUPT, IN PUDDING LANE, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY THOMAS?, TO DAUGHTER JANE?, FOR EVER.
   BEERSHOP WITH BLACKSMITH'S FORGE IN MARSHAM STREET AND THE OLD QUEEN ANN ROAD, OCCUPIED BY MESSRS RANDALL AND NEWMAN, UNDER A LEASE FROM HIM; NO 14 WATERLOO ROW, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [         ] WYNNE; NOS 11, 12 AND 13 WATERLOO ROW, NOW OR LATE OCCUPIED BY [         ] JESSON, [         ] FILMER AND [         ] FARLAY, TO DAUGHTER CAROLINE, FOR EVER.
   AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE, THE DEEDS OF HIS PROPERTIES TO HIS ELDEST CHILD, ON BEHALF OF THE OTHER CHILDREN.
   SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, MONEY, SECURITIES FOR MONEY, INSURANCE POLICY ON HIS LIFE, DEBTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO HIS WIFE AND SONS, UPON TRUST, THEY TO SELL ALL PERSONAL ESTATE, NOT CONSISTING OF MONEY AND INVEST IN GOVERNMENT FUNDS, INTEREST TO BE PAID TO HIS WIFE, FOR HER LIFETIME.
   AFTER HER DEATH, UPON TRUST, FOR HIS 7 CHILDREN, THE STOCK SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN THEM.
   TRUSTEES CAN CARRY ON HIS BUSINESS DURING LIFETIME OF HIS WIFE, OR AS LONG AS SHE THINKS FIT.
   TO HIS TRUSTEES ALL PROPERTY INVESTED IN HIM AS TRUSTEE OT MORTGAGEE, UNDER THE SAME TRUSTS.........................................
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM WHITE AND JOSHUA HARRISON, CLERKS TO MESSRS WILDES AND SON, SOLICITORS, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 26th JUNE 1849

228. EARLY 18th CENTURY HEADSTONE

[ ]
SARAH WIFE OF
THOMAS INGRAM
OF THIS PARISH
AND DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND MARY SEAGER
WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 18[32]
AGED 3[ ] YEARS

229. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF JOHN JEWELL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCTOBER 23rd? 1855
AGED [ ]0 YEARS
ALSO 9? CHILDREN WHO DIED IN
INFANCY
LEFT ISSUE [ ]
[ ]

JOHN JEWELL?, 1824 THE "ROEBUCK" P.H., P.C.C. WILL, 1833, JOHN STANFORD JEWELL, VICTUALLER.

230. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE WIFE OF THOMAS JOHNSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCTOBER 22nd 1834
AGED [   ] YEARS
LEFT ISSUE [1 DAUGHTER] VIZ JANE
EDWARD [                ] EDMONDS
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCT 3rd? 1830?
AGED 14 MONTHS
THOMAS JOHNSON
WHO DIED MAY? [   ] 1843
AGED 63 YEARS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 7th APRIL 1843THOMAS JOHNSON, MILLWRIGHT.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE FIRST PAID.
   HIS FREEHOLD HOUSE IN WYATT STREET, MAIDSTONE, OCCUPIED BY JOHN HALL SHAW, HAT MANUFACTURER AND ALL OTHER REAL ESTATE, TO HIS NATURAL OR REPUTED DAUGHTER, JANE EDMONDS WIFE OF WILLIAM EDMONDS OF MAIDSTONE, CHINAMAN, FOR EVER.
   ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, GLASS, STOCK IN TRADE, TOOLS, DEBTS OWED, READY MONEY, MONEY IN PUBLIC FUNDS, MORTGAGES, BONDS, PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, TO DAUGHTER JANE, ABSOLUTELY, SHE IS HIS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: JOHN SCOONS AND CHARLES SCOONS.
   PROVED 25th OCTOBER 1843

231. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
JANE THE WIFE OF [ ] JONES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPT 18th 1849
AGED 60 YEARS

232. HEADSTONE

[                               ]
MARY LAVENDER
WHO DIED OCT 16th 1848 AGED [    ] YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SON [OF]
J[       ] & MARY [LAV[END[ER]
WHO [DIED] [       ] 2nd 1847? AGED [       ]

233. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
DANIEL LOADER
[                              ]1835
[                                     ]
[                                     ]
[                                     ]
[                              ] 18[ ]3

234. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF JOHN MAY
WHO DIED SEPT 30th 1845
IN THE 43rd YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO JOSEPH THEIR SON
DIED NOV 30th 1845 AGED 9 MONTHS
ALSO SARAH THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED JAN 21st 1846 AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN MAY
DIED FEB 1879 AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO OF JOHN MAY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 30th 1908 AGED 81 YEARS

235. EARLY 18th CENTURY HEADSTONE

[                                          ]
MARY MILLER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT [    ]
178[9] AGED [    ] YEARS & 8 MONTHS
ALSO SARAH DAUGHTER OF
RICHARD & ANN MILLER
DIED OCT 1st? 1789 AGED 1 YEAR
AND 7? MONTHS

236. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN MISSON OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED SUDENLY FEB 17th
1839 AGED 49 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW, FOUR SONS
AND ONE DAUGHTER TO LAMENT
                                               THEIR LOSS
ALSO MATTHEW, JOHN AND
GEORGE WHO DIED IN THEIR?
                                           INFANCY
ALSO JOHN MISSON SON OF
THE ABOVE WHO WAS SUDDENLY
SNATCHED OFF BY A FLASH OF LIGHTNING
NEAR SHEERNESS WHILE IN FULL HEALTH
APRIL 26th 1851
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH MISSON
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
[         ] DEC 6th 1852
[                           ]
REAR
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SON OF WILLIAM
AND ELIZABETH MISSON
WHO DIED SEPT 18th 1834
AGED 18 MONTHS

MAIDSTONE JOURNAL 29th APRIL 1851"FATAL THUNDER STORM..............................................................
AT GILLINGHAM THE STORM WAS VERY SEVERE. THE LIGHTNING STRUCK A BARGE AND KILLED ONE MAN AND SERIOUSLY INJURED ANOTHER.
THE MATE, MIZZEN (sic), WAS BRAILING UP, OR TAKING IN SAIL, TO PREPARE FOR THE STORM, WHEN THE ELECTRIC FLUID RAN DOWN THE MAST, STRIKING HIM DEAD......................................."

237. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRIOTT WIFE OF
WILLIAM MISSON
OF THIS PARISH, VICTUALLER
WHO DIED DEC 11th 1843
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM MISSON
WHO DIED DEC 25th 1853
AGED 59 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 20th NOVEMBER 1845WILLIAM MISSON
   TO JOHN JEWELL AND WILLIAM RAWLINGS, BOTH OF MAIDSTONE, HIS 2 FREEHOLD HOUSES IN CHURCH STREET, MAIDSTONE, UPON TRUST, DURING THE LIFETIME OF HIS WIFE, FRANCES, FOR HER BENEFIT. AFTER HER DEATH, TRUSTEES TO SELL AND THE MONEY FROM THE SALE TO HIS SISTERS, CHARLOTTE RAWLINGS, ANN COWEN, JANE MORTIMER AND FANNY SEATON, NEPHEWS, JOHN JEWELL, SON OF JOHN STANFORD JEWELL, JOHN, WILLIAM, ROBERT AND ELLEN MISSON, SONS AND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JOHN MISSON AND WILLIAMSON OF GEORGE MISSON, SHARED EQUALLY.
   TRUSTEES TO SELL HIS STOCK IN TRADE, FURNITURE AND EFFECTS AND PAY PROCEEDS TO HIS SISTERS AND NEPHEWS AND NIECE.
   TO HIS NATURAL AND REPUTED SON WILLIAM MISSON SELLS, BORN OF MARY SELLS, £50, WHICH IS DUE ON HIS DEATH FROM A SOCIETY HELD AT THE MARKET HOUSE, EARL STREET, MAIDSTONE.
   JOHN JEWELL AND WILLIAM RAWLINGS ARE EXECUTORS, THEY TO PAY ALL HIS DEBTS.
   WITNESSES: RADBURN CLARKE AND JOSEPH DEAR.

CODICIL 20th NOVEMBER 1845
   WIFE, FRANCES TO HAVE MONEY HE HAS AT DEATH, IN THE MAIDSTONE SAVINGS BANK, ABSOLUTELY.
   SAME WITNESSES AS WILL
   PROVED 5th JANUARY 1854, GRANTED TO JOHN JEWELL, THE SURVIVING EXECUTOR.

MISSON SEE SEATON

238. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT MITCHELL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 1838
AGED 3[ ] YEARS

239. HEADSTONE

ELIZABETH MITCHELL
1849

240. HEADSTONE AND LEDGER

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN MUNN
OF THIS TOWN, PLUMBER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 21st 1842
IN THE 53rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
LEFT SURVIVING A WIDOW AND 8 CHILDREN, SEVEN
SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER (VIZ) JOHN, PHOEBE, GEORGE,
THOMAS, HENRY, DAVID, EDWIN AND VALENTINE
"Hallowed be the Tomb when Worth Commands a Tear"
ALSO ANN MUNN
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 17th 1866
in the 77th YEAR OF HER AGE

LEDGER
BENEATH
THIS STONE ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF
JOHN MUNN
DIED JUNE 21st 1842
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO OF ANN MUNN
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 17th 1866
AGED 77 YEARS

241. BROKEN HEADSTONE

ELIZABETH
[WIFE] OF HENRY OLIVER
WHO DIED [ ] 1837 AGED 69 YEARS
WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH? [ ] 1837 ? AGED [ ]
ALSO HENRY OLIVER
(Buried beneath pavement)

242. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PANKHURST
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCTOBER? [    ] 1834
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO JEFFERY SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 9th? 1827
AGED 3 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW & [6] CHILDREN VIZ
BETSY, JEREMIAH, ANN, ALEXANDER,
FREDERIC & EDWIN
ALSO OF ANN [                 ] WHO DIED
[                                            ]

243. HEADSTONE, ALMOST ALL ERODED

[                               ]
HENRY PORTER
[                ] MARCH 8th 1836 ?
[                                    ]

PROSSER SEE BELLINGHAM

244. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN [REYNOLDS]
WHO DIED [ JULY [ ] 1801]
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THOMAS
AND ELIZABETH REYNOLDS
WHO DIED AUG [ ] 1802 AGED [ ] MONTHS

245. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[       ] SON OF JOHN
AND MARY RUSSELL
WHO DIED NOV 20th? 1824 ?
AGED [    ] MONTHS
ALSO HENRY THEIR SON
WHO DIED JAN? 12th 1826
AGED 7 MONTHS
[                                 ]
GEORGE, JAMES
SARAH POOLEY
WHO DIED MAY 26th [   ]
AGED 13 MONTHS

246. PORTLAND STONE CHEST TOMB, ORIGINALLY RAILED

SABB

SOUTH SIDE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN SABB
LATE OF THE BOROUGH, SOUTHWARK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
10th AUGUST 1811
AGED 93 YEARS

NORTH SIDE
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
PHOEBE WIFE OF JOHN SABB
LATE OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
20th JULY 180[9]
AGED [7]3 YEARS

WEST END

EL[EANOR]
[SABB]
[WHO DIED]
[ [ ] APRIL 1816]
[AGED 56 YEARS]

JOHN SABB WAS AN HOP FACTOR OF 70 GEORGE INN, SOUTHWARK, ALSO A BREWER OF THE SUN BREW HOUSE, WAPPING. HE BECAME A FREEMAN OF MAIDSTONE IN 1740. HE AND HIS WIFE DIED AT THEIR COUNTRY HOUSE AT EPSOM.
RECENTLY A MOURNING RING WAS FOUND AT EPSOM, INSCRIBED, "PHOEBE SABB DIED 20th JULY 1809- AGED 73".

247. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS SANCTO, FIFER?
IN THE THIRD KENT REGT.
DIED AT ASHFORD BARRACKS
THE 13th OF JUNE 1799
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA WIFE OF
RICHD. BARNARD
WHO [DIED] APRIL [ ] 1820
[ ]

248. HEADSTONE

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANCES WIFE OF
RICHARD SEAGER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED APRIL 30th [1828]
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO OF SUSANNA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 29th 1837
IN THE 53rd YEAR OF HER AGE

249. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
NICHOLAS HALL SEATON
SON OF
JOHN AND ANN SEATON
OF HULL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE
3rd DAY OF DECEMBER 1832
AGED 19 YEARS
"In Perfect Health he went from Home,
Not thinking that his Glass was Run,
All Flowers grow but to Fade Away,
More Sudden Death does Life Decay"
ALSO OF FANNY SEATON
WHO DIED JAN 9th 183[ ]
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM MISSON
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th ? 1856
AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO JANE MISSON
WHO DIED JUNE 14th 1856
AGED 2 ? YEARS AND 2 MONTHS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 27th NOVEMBER 1855WILLIAM MISSON OF MAIDSTONE, VICTUALLER.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
    TO WIFE, CAROLINE MARIA, ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA AND EFFECTS, STOCK IN TRADE, DEBTS OWED, READY MONEY, MONEY IN THE PROVIDENT SAVINGS BANK, MAIDSTONE, PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, ABSOLUTELY. HIS WIFE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM BAKER, CORDWAINER AND JOHN SCOONS, LAW STATIONER, BOTH OF MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 9th SEPTEMBER 1856

SIMMONS SEE HUGHES

250. FRAGMENT OF HEADSTONE, UPSIDE DOWN

].......................................................]
ROBERT THEIR SON DIED
JULY 7th 1832 AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE SAID
ROBERT SMALLMAN
WHO DIED JAN 29th 1833
AGED [ ] YEARS LEAVING
A WIDOW AND FOUR CHILDREN
VIZ CHA[RLES], EMILY, EDWARD
[ ] SMALLMAN
[.............................................................]

251. DOUBLE HEADSTONE, NOW LYING ON GRASS

ERECTEDIN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
WIFE OF
STEPHEN STONEHAM
& DAUGHTER OF MR ALEX BONNY
OF ULCOMBE IN THIS COUNTY
WHO DIED SEPT 29th 1815
AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO OF TWO CHILDREN OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED IN INFANCY
ALSO OF ANN SECOND WIFE OF
STEPHEN STONEHAM
DAUGHTER OF MR ISAAC PEMBLE
OF BREDHURST IN THIS COUNTY
WHO DIED AUGUST 31st 1850
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO OF RICHARD THEIR SON
WHO DIED AUGUS[T] [ ] 1840
AGED 15 YE[ARS] AND ALSO OF
ANN WIFE OF
SAMUEL STONEHAM
TURNKEY OF MAIDSTONE GAOL
WHO DIED JULY 30th 1792
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
SAMUEL STONEHAM
WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1830
AGED 91 YEARS
"He was--------------------what
Name what a Man should be,
He was that"
ALSO OF JOHN THEIR SON
WHO DIED JAN 6th 1803
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO TWO OF THEIR DAUGHTERS
VIZ SARAH & MARY WHO DIED
[IN THEIR] INFANCY

STEPHEN STONEHAM, LANDLORD OF THE "SUN" PUBLIC HOUSE, MIDDLE ROW, 1824, PIGOT'S DIRECTORY. SEE BREDHURST MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS ON THIS SITE FOR ISAAC PEMBLE'S M.I. AND WILL.

252. HEADSTONE

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE THOMSETT
OF THIS TOWN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE THE 6th 1843
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO SALLY HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH [ ] [1842]
[ ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 16th MAY 1843GEORGE THOMSETT OF WEST BOROUGH, BEER RETAILER.
   TO ELIZABETH APPS OF WEEK STREET, WIDOW, ALL HIS GOODS, CHATTELS, MONEY, INVESTMENTS, FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, UPON TRUST, FOR SALLY CROUCH OF 7 WHEELER STREET, MAIDSTONE, THE CHILD OF MARY CROUCH, HIS LATE SISTER IN LAW. SALLY CAN HAVE INTEREST FROM HIS ESTATE EVEN IF A MINOR, SHE AND ELIZABETH APPS ARE EXECUTIVES.
   WITNESSES: D.J. SWEETLOVE, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND HENRY CULLUM, HIS CLERK.
   PROVED 24th JUNE 1843 POWER RESERVED TO SALLY CROUCH UNTIL SHE IS 21.

253. HEADSTONE

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM VAUGHAN
STONE MASON
WHO DIED JANUARY 18th 1836
AGED 48 YEARS

(Gap)

LEFT ISSUE BY MARY ANN HIS IFE
5 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS VIZ
WILLIAM GEORGE, RICHARD, EDMUND,
THOMAS, JOHN, SUSANNAH,
MARY ANN AND SARAH
ALSO OF THE ABOVE SUSANNAH
WIFE OF JOHN DOE
WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1840 AGED 25
ALSO THE SAID RICHARD
WHO DIED APRIL 3rd 1833 AGED 20 YEARS

254. SMALL HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARY WARD
DAUGHTER OF
F. & C. WARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOV 22nd 1809?
AGED [ ]

255. HEADSTONE, BROKEN AT TOP

TO THE [MEMORY OF]
JAMES W[INCH]
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 10th [1807]
AGED 34 ? YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HIS SON DIED JUNE
[ ] 1801 AGED 5 DAYS
ALSO ANN HIS DAUGHTER DIED JULY 10th ?
1804? AGED 1 YEAR AND 4? MONTHS
REBECCA WIFE OF THE ABOVE NAMED
JAMES WINCH WHO DIED MAY [ ] 1834
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO OF THREE CHILDREN, HENRY,
[ ] AND HARRIET SMITH?
(Buried under path)

256. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
WILLIAM WOOD
[                           ]
[                  ]
ALSO WILLIAM WOOD
WHO DIED [ APRIL 1847? ]
[           ]

WILLIAM WOOD MAY BE EITHER THE FATHER OR SON?
PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 24th NOVEMBER 1829
WILLIAM WOOD
   TO WIFE ELIZABETH, ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA AND ALL GOODS AND CHATTELS AND ALL MONIES.
   HIS 2 SONS, WILLIAM AND JOHN ARE EXECUTORS. ANY ESTATE LEFT AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE TO BE SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN HIS SONS. IF THERE IS ANY DISPUTE THE GOODS TO BE SOLD AND THE PROCEEDS SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN HIS SONS.
   WITNESSES: HENRY STANFORD AND JOHN WOOD.
   PROVED 16th JUNE 1847 SON WILLIAM HAS SINCE DIED, GRANTED TO SON JOHN.

THE FOLLOWING HEADSTONES ARE LEANING AGAINST THE EAST WALL OF CHANCEL

257. HEADSTONE, ERODED

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[WILLIAM] BROOKE OF THIS PARISH
[                                      ] NOV. 1800
AGED 62 YEARS
[ALSO] AMY HIS WIFE WHO [DIED]
[   ] MARCH 1806? AGED [ ]8 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 2 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS
[ WILLIAM, JOHN,                ]
ELIZABETH, SUSANNAH
ELIZABETH [ THEIR ] DAUGHTER WHO DIED
FEBRUARY 22nd? [1809?] AGED 22 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 23rd SEPTEMBER 1799WILLIAM BROOKE, OF MAIDSTONE, BRICKLAYER.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   HE HAS CONTRACTED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS FOR THE REDEMPTION AND PURCHASE OF LAND TAX, DUE ON SEVERAL OF HIS FREEHOLD PROPERTIES AND HAS PAID PART OF THE MONEY. THE EXECUTORS TO PAY THE OUTSTANDING SUM FROM HIS PERSONAL ESTATE.
   TO WIFE, AMEY, ALL HIS REAL ESTATE, FOR HER LIFETIME, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW. FROM THE RENTS, SHE TO MAINTAIN AND EDUCATE HIS CHILDREN. AFTER HER DEATH, OR REMARRIAGE, THEN THE REAL ESTATE TO HIS SONS AND DAUGHTERS, WILLIAM, JOHN, ELIZABETH AND SUSANNA AND THE CHILD HIS WIFE IS NOW PREGNANT WITH, EQUALLY SHARED.
   IF THEY DIE BEFORE 21 WITH NO LAWFUL HEIRS, THEN TO HIS OWN RIGHT HEIRS (UNDER INTESTACY RULES).
   TO FRIEND, JOHN COOK OF MAIDSTONE, SCHOOLMASTER, HIS BEST GUN. RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE, SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF DEBTS, ETC., TO HIS WIFE.
   FRIENDS, FLINT STACEY OF MAIDSTONE, ESQUIRE AND JOHN COOK ARE EXECUTIVES AND GUARDIANS OF HIS CHILDREN DURING THEIR MINORITIES.
   WITNESSES: THOMAS WILDES, THOMAS STEWARD AND JOHN HOPKINS
   PROVED 24th NOVEMBER 1800, POWER RESERVED TO FLINT STACEY

258. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH? WIFE OF JONATHAN [BROOK]E
OF THIS TOWN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ]
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO 4 SONS OF THE ABOVE
VIZ GEORGE, GEORGE, HENRY &
WILLIAM WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO SARAH 2nd WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC 28th 1841 AGED 70/79 ? YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JONATHAN BROOKE
WHO DIED APRIL 24th? 1843 AGED 82 YEARS

259. HEADSTONE, TOP HALF ERODED AWAY

OF THE ABOVE
JOHN BROOK(E)?
WHO DIED MARCH [ ]
[18]00? AGED [ ] YEARS

260. HEADSTONE

[ ]
FRANCES BRITTER
WIFE OF
ROBERT FRANCIS MORRIS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF JUNE 1834
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO
FRANCES ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 5th OF AUGUST 1834
AGED 10 WEEKS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT FRANCIS MORRIS
WHO DIED FEBRUARY THE 19th 1843
AGED 38? YEARS

END OF SECTION D

SECTION E

271. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT ALLENDER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 24th 1839
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED SEPT 25th 1815
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO 2 CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY

272. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM APPS
PLUMBER OF THIS TOWN
DIED MARCH 3rd 1824
AGED 28 YEARS

273. HEADSTONE AND BODY STONE

IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
WILLIAM MASON APPS
WHO DIED FEB 19th 1853
AGED 32 YEARS

274. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY
OF
GEORGE ARCHER
WHO DIED JUNE 29th 1845
AGED 73 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 30th DECEMBER 1837GEORGE ARCHER, OF KNIGHTRIDER STREET, MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN.
   APPOINTS WIFE, MARY AND THEIR SON GEORGE ARCHER BASSETT, BORN BEFORE THEY WERE MARRIED, EXECUTORS.
   MARY TO HAVE USE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, LINEN, PLATE, CHINA AND EFFECTS FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, TO SON GEORGE, SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS.
   MONEY, INVESTMENTS, DEBTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO WIFE MARY, ABSOLUTELY.
   HIS HOUSE AND SHOP ON THE EAST SIDE OF WEEK STREET, NOW OCCUPIED BY WOODGATE DURRANT AND ALL OTHER REAL ESTATE, TO WIFE MARY FOR HER LIFETIME, AFTER HER DEATH, TO SON GEORGE, FOR EVER.
   WITNESSES: J. J. GANDY, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE, JAMES CLIFFORD AND JOHN BENNETT, BOTH OF MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 4th FEBRUARY 1846, POWER RESERVED TO MARY ARCHER

275. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF JAMES AUSTIN
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 22nd 1829 AGED 30 YEARS
[ ]
[ ]

BOTTLE SEE WATERS

276. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF JOSEPH BROWN
WHO DIED MARCH THE 18th 1809
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO THE AFORESAID JOSEPH BROWN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 8th OF APRIL
1824 AGED 77 YEARS
IN MEMORY OF GEORGE SON OF
JOSEPH AND MARY BROWN
WHO DIED FEBRUARY THE 13th? 18[   ] AGED 1 YEAR
ALSO JOHN SON OF JOSEPH AND MARY BROWN
[                                          ] AGED [   ] YEARS
ALSO RICHARD [       ]ACON BROWN
[                                                           ]

REAR
IN
FRONT OF THIS STONE [LIES THE BODY OF]
WILLIAM BROWN WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 11th OF JANUARY 1812?
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH BROWN, ENGINEER
WHO DIED AUGUST 6th 1864
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES BROWN WIFE OF
JOSEPH BROWN
WHO DIED JANUARY 11th 1848
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO HENRY BROWN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 12th 1836?
AGED 31? YEARS
ALSO JOHN GRANVILLE BROWN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST [   ] [1857]
AGED [46] YEARS
(SEE BROWN HEADSTONE IN SECTION C)

277. HEADSTONE

IN
A VAULT NEAR THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
MR GEORGE BURGESS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 20th OF JUNE 1814
AGED 55? YEARS
ALSO MRS MARY BURGESS
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 6th OF JULY
1817 AGED 47 YEARS
LIKEWISE ELLEN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 10th OF OCTOBER 1830
AGED 2[ ] YEARS
ALSO HENRY GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 22nd OF JULY 1835
AGED 8 YEARS
LIKEWISE ELIZABETH WIFE OF
MR GEORGE BURGESS
WHO DIED THE 5th OF AUGUST 1837
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO MARY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 12th OF JULY 1840 AGED 66 YEARS
LIKEWISE THE LAST NAMED GEORGE BURGESS
WHO DIED APRIL 29th 1853 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO MARY RELICT OF THE ABOVE NAMED
GEORGE BURGESS WHO DIED JULY [   ] [1855]
AGED [   ] YEARS
ALSO EDWIN BURGESS [                  ]
WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1856? AGED 38? YEARS
ALSO CECILIA [                                ]
WHO DIED [                                              ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 1st FEBRUARY 1814GEORGE BURGESS OF MAIDSTONE, MERCHANT.
WEAK IN BODY.
   APPOINTS WIFE, MARY, BROTHER JOHN AND SONS, GEORGE AND RICHARD, EXECUTORS.
   FROM HIS PERSONAL ESTATE, THEY TO PAY DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS.
   TO WIFE MARY, ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA AND EFFECTS, ABSOLUTELY. ALL TO HER FOR LIFE, AN ANNUITY OF £200 AND £50 PER ANNUM, FOR LIFE, FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR DAUGHTER, MARY, DURING HER MINORITY.
   TO EXECUTORS, £2,500, UPON TRUST, THIS SUM TO BE INVESTED FOR 10 YEARS, TO ENABLE SON GEORGE, TO CARRY ON BUSINESS AS A MILLER, CORN DEALER, HOP PLANTER AND MERCHANT.
   AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE, THE FUNDS TO GO INTO HIS RESIDUARY PERSONAL ESTATE AND THE INTEREST TO HIS DAUGHTER MARY, FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, IF SHE LEAVES CHILDREN, THE INTEREST TO THEM, EQUALLY SHARED AND WHEN THEY ARE ALL 21 THE CAPITAL TRANSFERRED TO THEM, EQUALLY SHARED.
   IF MARY DIED CHILDLESS, THE EXECUTORS WILL INVEST £1,000 AND PAY IT TO SUCH PERSON INDICATED BY MARY'S WILL. IN DEFAULT, THE WHOLE £2,500 WILL BE PART OF HIS RESIDUARY PERSONAL ESTATE. IF DAUGHTER, MARY LIVES TO 21 AND IS MARRIED, SHE WILL GET £500 AS HER MARRIAGE PORTION.
   TO MRS MARY BURTON, WIDOW THE HOUSE SHE NOW RENTS IN UNION STREET, FOR LIFE, RENT FREE.
   BY ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT DATED 7th APRIL 1813? BETWEEN TESTATOR, BROTHERS JOHN AND EDWIN, THEY HAD FOR MANY YEARS CARRIED ON IN TRADE AS MILLERS, CORN MERCHANTS, HOP PLANTERS AND MERCHANTS. IF TESTATOR DIES BEFORE PARTNERSHIP IS DISSOLVED, THE OTHER PARTNERS SHOULD TAKE SON GEORGE INTO PARTNERSHIP, IMMEDIATELY AFTER HIS DEATH. ALL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS DUE TO TESTATOR TO GO TO SONS GEORGE AND RICHARD.............................................
   WITNESSES: JOHN GROVER, ROBERT BURR AND GEORGE BURR
   PROVED 9th FEBRUARY 1815, POWER RESERVED TO JOHN AND GEORGE BURGESS.

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 2nd APRIL 1817
MARY BURGESS, WIDOW.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
SON GEORGE, NOW LIVING WITH HER, IS EXECUTOR.
   TO DAUGHTER MARY, ½ OF HOUSEHOLD LINEN, ABSOLUTELY AND 1/3 PF PLATE, SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, ABSOLUTELY AND ALL HER CLOTHES AND FORTE PIANO, WHICH WAS PURCHASED FOR HER USE, ALSO CAMBOUR ? WORK, WHICH SHE WORKED ON, ABSOLUTELY.
   RESIDUE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE, MONEY, INVESTMENTS, UPON TRUST, TO SON GEORGE, HE TO PAY HER MOTHER, MARY BURTON OF MAIDSTONE, WIDOW AN ANNUITY OF £40 FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, £10 PER ANNUM, THE INTEREST ON £200 TO BE PAID TO DAUGHTER MARY, AFTER HER DEATH TO WHOMEVER SHE DIRECTS BY HER WILL.
   AFTER THE DEATH OF HER MOTHER, MARY BURTON, AND FANNY WIFE OF SON RICHARD, IF RICHARD SURVIVES THEM BOTH, GEORGE TO PAY HIM £30 PER ANNUM FOR LIFE.
   AS SOON AS GRAND DAUGHTER, MARY ANN BURGESS IS 21, SON GEORGE TO PAY HER £100 AND INTEREST. IF ANN DIED BEFORE SHE IS 21, THE LEGACY WILL BECOME PART OF THE RESIDUARY PERSONAL ESTATE.
   AFTER THE DEATH OF HER MOTHER, THEN GRANDSON, RICHARD BURGESS TO HAVE £100 AND INTEREST AT 21 YEARS. IF HE DIES BEFORE 21, THE LEGACY TO BE PART OF HER RESIDUARY PERSONAL ESTATE.
   RESIDUE, NOT BEFORE BEQUEATHED, TO SON GEORGE ABSOLUTELY.
   WITNESSES: CHARLES TOPPING AND THOMAS FURMINGER.
   PROVED 13th SEPTEMBER 1817

278. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE CLOUT
[                      MARCH 1816]
[                  ]
[JA]NE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd OF DECEMBER 1840
AGED 7[ ] YEARS
ALSO GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
GEORGE & JANE CLOUT
WHO DIED THE [ JANUARY 1842]
AGED 37? YEARS
[                                             ]
ALSO WILLIAM CLOUT
WHO DIED THE 4th OF SEPTEMBER 18[5]7
AGED [   ] YEARS

GEORGE CLOUT, A TEA DEALER, (ON PETITION OF 1799,TO SAVE JOHN KELVIE, SECTION D, )

279. LEDGER

IN MEMORY OF
ANN COBB
[                       ] AUGUST 182[6]
[                             ]
[                                      ]
ALSO [                               ] 1826
AGED5 ? YEARS & 6? MONTHS
ALSO VINCENT THEIR SON
DIED FEBRUARY 9th 1832
AGED 3 YEARS & 11 MONTHS

280. LEDGER

BENEATH
THIS STONE ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS
OF JOHN COGGER SON OF
WILLIAM AND THOMASIN COGGER
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE [ ]
1830 AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM COGGER THEIR SON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER
[ ] 1832 AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO JANE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER
22nd 1840 AGED 40? YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
THOMAS COGGER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 6th 1857
AGED 82 YEARS
AND OF MARY ANN SELENA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM AND THOMASIN COGGER
WHO DIED JUNE 21st 1873
AGED 57 YEARS

281. HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
ROBERT COLLENS
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF OCTOBER 1790
AGED 44 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS AND ONE DAUHTER
ALSO THE ABOVE SAID ROBERT COLLENS
WHO DIED THE 6th OF DECEMBER 1802
AGED 57? YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF
ROB & ELIZABETH ANN COLLENS
JNR. WHO DIED THE 23rd OF NOVEMBER 18[04]
AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO STEPHEN COLLENS BROTHER
OF THE ABOVE DIED AUGUST 25th 1806
AGED 3 MONTHS

COLLINS SEE HILLS

282. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
PETER THOMAS DARNELL
WHO DIED JAN 12th 1827
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
PETER THOMAS DARNELL
WHO DIED THE 1st OF FEB 1839
AGED 82 YEARS

283. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WINEFRED WIFE OF
JOHN DAVIS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED DEC 24th 18[4]5
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN DAVIS
WHO DIED DEC 11th 1849
AGED 63 YEARS
LEFT SURVIVING 3 SONS & 5 DAUGHTERS
VIZ JOHN, GEORGE, WINEFRED, LEONARD, ELIZTH.,
AMELIA, ELEANOR AND ROSEANNA

284. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[         ] WIFE OF ADAM DIXON
OF THIS TOWN, TEA DEALER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 13th
1839 AGED 3[   ] YEARS
ALSO [   ] CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

285. HEADSTONE, TOP VERY ERODED

[                               ]
[ANN WIFE OF]
[THOMAS EDMETT]
[                   1837]
[                          ]
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
THOMAS [      ] EDMETT
WHO DIED JAN 7th 1852
AGED 72 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 9th JANUARY 1851THOMAS EDMETT, UPHOLSTERER.
   ALL OF HIS ESTATE TO SON THOMAS, ABSOLUTELY; THOMAS IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: THOMAS ROBERT CUTBUSH OF YALDING AND ROBERT CUTBUSH OF MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 20th DECEMBER 1852

286. FRAGMENT OF LEDGER IN PORCH, WIFE, WINIFRED'S INSCRIPTION MISSING

HERE LIE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF
JOHN EMMOTT
WHO DIED JULY THE [ ] 1799
AGED [68 YEARS]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 16th NOVEMBER 1792JOHN EMMOTT OF BASINGHALL STREET, LONDON, GENTLEMAN.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   A SETTLEMENT MADE BEFORE HIS MARRAGE WITH FIRST WIFE, MARGARET, DATED 6th APRIL 1762, AGREED THAT JANE RIESEHBECT AND JOHN KENT, OR SURVIVOR OF THEM, TO AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS FIRST WIFE, PAY A SUM TO BE INVESTED AND SHARED BETWEEN HIS AND MARGARET'S CHILDREN AS HE OR MARGARET SHOULD DECIDE. IN DEFAULT OF THIS DECISION HE DIRECTS THE SUM TO BE SHARED EQUALLY BY HIS CHILDREN AT 21 YEARS OF AGE. THIS SUM IS NOW £425, THIS TO BENJAMIN JOHNSON KENT THE SURVIVING EXECUTOR OF JANE RIESEHBECT AND PAID OUT TO SON JOHN AND DAUGHTERS MARY AND JANE.
   BY AN INDENTURE SETTLEMENT DATED 20th OCTOBER 1792 BETWEEN HIMSELF AND HIS PRESENT WIFE, WINIFRED HAMMOND OF MAIDSTONE, SPINSTER, AND TOBIAS HAMMOND OF MAIDSTONE, ESQUIRE, HER BROTHER, AND EDWARD FRISBY OF BASINGHALL STREET, TAILOR, PRIOR TO THEIR MARRIAGE, THAT WINIFRED SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCE OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE, FOR HER LIFETIME. HE GIVES HER ALL THE ORNAMENTS OF HER PERSON AND FOR HER LIFETIME, ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, PICTURES, PRINTS, BOOKS, WINES, LIQUORS, HORSES, CARRIAGE, STABLE FURNITURE, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, FARM AND HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENTS. AN INVENTORY TO BE MADE .
   AFTER WINIFRED'S DEATH, TO SON JOHN, ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE, ETC., IN HIS HOUSE IN BASINGHALL STREET. AS TO THE THINGS IN THE ABOVE INVENTORY, TO HIS SON AND DAUGHTERS, EQUALLY SHARED.
   TO WIFE, WINIFRED, £50 AND RESIDUE, INCLUDING THE SHARE OF CAPITAL IN HIS TRADE (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EDWARD FRISBY AND RICHARD REVENHAM) (THEY WERE GIRDLE MANUFACTURERS) AND PROFITS TO HIS WIFE, SON JOHN, TOBIAS HAMMOND AND EDWARD FRISBY, UPON TRUST, TO INVEST AND PAY INTEREST TO HIS WIFE, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, UPON TRUST, AFTER PAYMENT OF £50 TO ANN FRANCES WIFE OF HIS NEPHEW, JOHN EMMOTT AND £20 EACH TO SON JOHN, PARTNER OF FRISBY AND HAMMOND, THE RESIDUE OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS SON AND DAUGHTERS. IF HIS DAUGHTERS ARE MARRIED, THE MONEY TO BE INVESTED AND INTERST PAID TO THEM INDEPENDENT OF THEIR HUSBANDS.
   HIS WIFE, SON JOHN, TOBIAS HAMMOND AND EDWARD FRISBY ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM WALTON, GIRDLERS' HALL AMD EBENEEZER BASS, APPRENTICE TO MR EMMOTT.
   PROVED 15th OCTOBER 1799. TOBIAS HAMMOND HAS SINCE DIED.

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 29th JULY 1799
WINIFRED EMMOTT OF SOMERFIELD HOUSE, MAIDSTONE, WIDOW.
BY A MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT OF 12th OCTOBER 1792, BEFORE HER MARRIAGE WITH JOHN EMMOTT OF BASINGHALL STREET, LONDON BUT LATE OF SOMERFIELD HOUSE, SHE HAS AUTHORITY BY HER HUSBAND'S DEATH.
   FIRST DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID.
   HER STEPSON, JOHN EMMOTT AND EDWARD FRISBY OF BASINGHALL STREET, TAILOR ARE HER EXECUTORS; £20 TO EACH OF THEM.
   TO KINSMAN, CHARLES SMITH OF MILE END, MIDDLESEX, MERCHANT'S AGENT, £500. IF HE SHOULD DIE IN HER LIFETIME, THEN THE £500 TO HIS CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED AT 21, UNTIL THEN THE INTEREST TOWARDS THEIR MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION.
   ALSO TO CHARLES SMITH, A LARGE SILVER WAITER, WHICH WAS HER BROTHER'S (TOBIAS), ENGRAVED WITH HIS COAT OF ARMS.
   TO KINSWOMAN, ELIZABETH WIFE OF [       ] BARLOW OF THE CITY OF LONDON, BRICKLAYER, £100; TO KINSWOMEN, ANN AND MARY BAILEY, SPINSTERS, £500 STOCK IN THE 4% BANK ANNUITIES; TO JOHN POPE, OF GOUDHURST, GENTLEMAN AND HIS SISTERS ANN AND ELIZABETH POPE, ALSO OF GOUDHURST, 5 GUINEAS EACH FOR A RING; TO MRS ANN HOLMES, A GOLD MOURNING RING OF VALUE OF 5 GUINEAS; TO HER SERVANTS, WITH HER AT HER DEATH, £10 EACH.
   FOLLOWING DIRECTION OF HER HUSBAND, JOHN EMMOTT, BY THE MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT OF HIS DAUGHTER JANE WITH EDWARD HALL, LATE OF ROCHESTER, TAILOR AND DRAPER, TO SON JOHN AND EDWARD FRISBY, EXECUTORS OF JOHN EMMOTT, SENIOR, £1,000 FOR THE BENEFIT OF OF EDWARD AND JANE HALL AND THEIR CHILDREN, UNDER A BOND. THE £1,000 CHARGED TO HER HOUSE, SOMERFIELD HOUSE.
   REAL ESTATE, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, GLASS, MONEY, MONEY INVESTED OR MORTGAGED AND PERSONAL ESTATE, 1/3 TO JOHN EMMOTT, FOR EVER, 1/3 TO MARY EMMOTT FOR EVER, 1/3 TO JOHN EMMOTT AND EDWARD FRISBY, IN TRUST, ON BEHALF OF JANE HALL, THEY TO PAY HER INTEREST FOR LIFE.
   AFTER JANE'S DEATH, THEN HER 1/3 PART TO HER CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED.
   WITNESSES: CHARLES TOPPING, ROBERT BEWLY AND JAMES JOHNSON.

CODICIL DATED 27th FEBRUARY 1801
   TO COUSIN CHARLES SMITH OF MILE END, STEPNEY, £500 IN ADDITION TO THE £500 ALREADY GIVEN.
   TO COUSIN ANN BAILEY DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND MARY BAILEY, NOW LIVING AT ISLINGTON, £500 CASH, INSTEAD OF THE £500 STOCK; TO GOD DAUGHTER, FRANCES MORGAN, DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND ELIZABETH MORGAN, OF AYLESFORD, £20; TO MARY SNATT DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND MARY SNATT OF ROCHESTER, £20; TO GODSON, JOHN EDWARD HALL SON OF EDWARD AND JANE, "ENOUGH MONEY TO MAKE MR POPE'S LEGACY TO HIM, £100, IN THE FIVE PR. CENTS".
   NO WITNESSES.

AFFIDAVIT 19th MARCH 1802
   FRANCIS MOLLOY OF COLD HARBOUR, THOMAS STREET, LONDON, MERCHANT AND EBENEEZER BASS OF BASINGHALL STREET, LONDON, TAILOR, ARE SWORN.
THEY WELL WELL ACQUAINTED WITH WINIFRED EMMOTT AND HAVE SEVERAL TIMES SEEN HER WRITE AND SIGN HER NAME AND KNOW HER HANDWRITING. THEY HAVE CAREFULLY EXAMINED THE CODICIL AND SWEAR THAT IT IS HER HAND AND BEARS HER SIGNATURE.
    PROVED 19th MARCH 1802

287. LEDGER

RICHARD SON OF
WILLIAM JAMES AND MARIA EPPS
DIED APRIL 11th 1847 AGED 15 MONTHS

288. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN JAMES GEGAN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JUNE 15th 1818 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO H[ANNA]H HIS WIFE
WHO DIED JULY [   ] 1811
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH THEIR DAUGHTER
[WHO] DIED JUNE 30th 1789 AGED 5 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE THEIR DAUR. DIED APRIL [   ]
1817 AGED [   ]6 YEARS
LEFT SURVIVING 1 SON VIZ JAMES
ALSO WILLIAM GEGAN THEIR SON WHO DIED
[    ] JULY 1824 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO JOHN JAMES HIS SON DIED OCTOBER [    ]
1833 AGED 5? YEARS
ALSO MARIA HIS DAUGHTER DIED [          ] 1834
AGED 1 YEAR & 8? MONTHS

REAR
IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF JAMES GEGAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 12th ? 1835
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO OF JAMES GEGAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 9th 1872
AGED 85 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 11th JUNE 1824WILLIAM GEGAN, SHOEMAKER.
   TO WIFE HARRIET, ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, MONEY, INVESTMENTS, PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS; TO JOHN SWINFIN OF MAIDSTONE, CUTLER AND WILLIAM BOTTLE OF MAIDSTONE, SURVEYOR, ALL HIS REAL ESTATE , UPON TRUST, TO PAY RENTS TO HIS WIFE, FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, UPON TRUST, FOR HIS CHILDREN'S BENEFIT.
   IF ALL HIS CHILDREN DIE BEFORE 21 YEARS OF AGE, THEN TO WHOEVER IS ENTITLED BY HIS WIFE'S WILL.
   WITNESSES: K. A. WILDES, JOSEPH HARRISON AND E.G. BUDDS, CLERKS TO MESSRS SCUDAMORE AND WILDES, SOLICITORS, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 5th SEPTEMBER 1825
PIGOT'S DIRECTORY 1839JAMES GEGAN, CARVER, GILDER, PAINTER, HOUSE AND SIGNS, BANK STREET.

289. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF WILLIAM GOODWIN
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED JULY THE 10th
1804 AGED 27 YEARS
WILLIAM THEIR SON WHO DIED SEPTEMBER
THE 3rd 1796 AGED 2 MONTHS
SARAH THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED OCTOBER
THE 29th 1803 AGED 16? MONTHS
CHARLOTTE THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED APRIL
THE 28th 1804 AGED 14 MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM GOODWIN
WHO DIED DEC 11th 1852 AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO SUSAN HIS SECOND WIFE
WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1853 AGED 69 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 1 SON VIZ WILLIAM
ALSO ELIZA [    Blank    ]
MARY ANN [    Blank    ]
GEORGE JUBILEE [    Blank    ]
SUSAN [    Blank       ]
[ Flaked Away]

290. HEADSTONE

[                            ]
ROBERT [HEA]THORN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC 17th 1810
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA [HEAT]HORN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH [    ] 182[9 ]
[                         ]
ALSO JOHN HEATHORN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [          ] 18[42]
AGED [   ] YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 12th DECEMBER 1810ROBERT HEATHORN, MALTSTER AND COAL MERCHANT.
   TO WIFE, MARTHA, ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, PLATE, GLASS, LINEN, CHINA. ALL REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO FRIENDS, THOMAS HYDE OF MAIDSTONE, PATTEN MAKER AND WILLIAM CHARLES OF MAIDSTONE, SURGEON, UPON TRUST. THEY TO HONOUR ANY CONTRACTS FOR THE SALE OF ANY OF HIS ESTATE, WITH THE APPROBATION OF HIS WIFE AND 4 SONS, ROBERT, CHARLES, JOHN AND HENRY. HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID FIRST. SURPLUS TO BE INVESTED IN PUBLIC FUNDS, THE INTEREST TI HIS WIFE FOR HER LIFETIME, AS LONG AS SHE CONTINUES HIS WIDOW. IF SHE REMARRIES SHE HAS AN ANNUITY OF £60 FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, THEN HIS STOCK AND FUND MONEY TO BE SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN HIS CHILDREN, ROBERT, ELIZABETH WIFE OF WILLIAM PLANE, CHARLES, CATHERINE, JOSEPH LIDWELL, PATTY, JOHN, HENRY, MARY AND WILLIAM.
   HE HAS ADVANCED SEVERAL SUMS OF MONEY FOR THE USE OF 4 OF HIS CHILDREN, £200 TO ROBERT, £200 TO ELIZABETH PLANE, £300 TO JOSEPH AND A "CONSIDERABLE" SUM TO HENRY.
   HIS WIFE MAY CONTINUE HIS TRADE AS A MALTSTER OR COAL MERCHANT AS SHE THINKS FIT, FOR AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW BUT NOT OTHERWISE. SHE IS HIS EXECUTOR AND GUARDIAN OF HIS YOUNGER CHILDREN. ALL ESTATE VESTED IN HIM AS TRUSTEE OR MORTGAGEE, TO HIS SONS, THOMAS HYDE AND WILLIAM CHARLES, UPON THOSE TRUSTS.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM MOORE, THOMAS WILDES AND HENRY ATKINSON WILDES.
   PROVED 11th MAY 1811

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 15th JUNE 1841
JOHN HEATHORN, BREWER.
   APPOINTS BROTHER, WILLIAM, AND BROTHER IN LAW, EDWARD MASON OF MAIDSTONE, HOYMAN, EXECUTORS.
ALL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, GLASS, CLOTHES, WINES, AND OTHER CONSUMABLES AND EFFECTS, TO JANE EDWARDS, DAUGHTER OF ANN EDWARDS OF MAIDSTONE, WIDOW, ALSO FOR JANE AN ANNUITY OF £60 FOR LIFE.
   ALL HIS REAL ESTATE, EXCEPT VESTED IN HIM AS TRUSTEE OR MORTGAGEE, TO WILLIAM HEATHORN AND EDWARD MASON, UPON TRUST, FOR HIS 5 "NATURAL" CHILDREN, GEORGE JOHN SIMMONS, SON OF ELIZA SIMMONS, FORMERLY OF MAIDSTONE, JOHN HENRY EDWARDS, WILLIAM EDWARD HEATHORN EDWARDS, EDWARD ALFRED HEATHORN EDWARDS, ROBERT HEATHORN EDWARDS, SONS OF JANE EDWARDS, EQUALLY SHARED.
   TO HIS TRUSTEES, HIS MONEY, INVESTMENTS, STOCK IN TRADE, DEBTS, GOODS AND CHATTELS, AND PERSONAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST, TO SELL ALL THAT DOES NOT CONSIST OF MONEY.
   IN CASE ANY OF HIS SONS ARE UNDER 21 AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH, TRUSTEES CAN LEASE OUT ANY PART OF FREEHOLD ESTATE, NOT MORE THAN 1 YEAR FROM THE 21st BIRTHDAY OF HIS YOUNGEST SON.
   CONCERNING THE BREWERY AND MALTHOUSE IN EARL STREET, TRUSTEES CAN CARRY ON THE BUSINESSES. THE RESIDUE OF HIS ESTATE, UPON TRUST, TO PAY TO HIS SONS AT THEIR RESPECTIVE AGES OF 25 YEARS.............................. TRUSTEES CAN PAY SUM NOT EXCEEDING £500 TO ANY SON, (NOT MORE THAN £100, IF OVER 21), FOR THEIR ADVANCEMENT IN THE WORLD.
   TRUSTEES TO LAY OUT COMPETENT SUM IN GOVERNMENT FUNDS TO FINANCE THE £60 ANNUITY TO JANE EDWARDS.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM WHITE AND ROBERT WILLIAM PARSONS, CLERKS TO MESSRS WILDE AND SCUDAMORE, SOLICITORS, MAIDSTONE.

CODICIL 7th JANUARY 1842
   APPOINTS ALEXANDER RANDALL OF MAIDSTONE, BANKER, AN ADDITIONAL TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM MILLER MASTERS, CLERK TO MR JOHN HEATHORN AND WILLIAM WHITE, CLERK TO MESSRS WILDE AND SCUDAMORE.
   PROVED 2nd MAY 1842. POWER RESERVED TO WILLIAM HEATHORN

291. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
HENRY HEYBURN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JULY 14th 1824
AGED 34 YEARS
LEAVING ISSUE 4 CHILDREN VIZ
THOMAS, SARAH, HENRY AND LUCY

292. PORTLAND STONE CHEST TOMB

HILLS

SOUTH SIDE
IN MEMORY OF
WALTER SON OF WALTER AND
MARTHA HILLS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN THE 10th 1809
AGED 1 YEAR & 7 MONTHS
ALSO WILLIAM THEIR SON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE THE 26th 1814
AGED 1 YEAR & 7? MONTHS

EAST END
IN
MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
JAMES COLLINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE OCTOBER 11th
18[ ]
[AGED] 66? YEARS

WEST END
SACRED TO
THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS HYDE
HILLS
OF LONDON, PRESIDENT
OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL
SOCIETY OF GREAT
BRITAIN, 1873 TO 1876
SON OF WALTER &
MARTHA HILLS
OF MAIDSTONE
BORN MAY 23rd 1815
DIED NOV 19th
1891

THOMAS HYDE HILLS
PAINTED BY JOHN EVERETT MILLAIS, R.A. 1873
ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM, LONDON(REPRODUCED BY KIND PERMISSION OF THE ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY)

THOMAS HYDE HILLS.OWNED A PHARMACY IN WIGMORE STREET, OXFORD STREET, LONDON, WHICH FORMERLY BELONGED TO JOSHUA BELL, THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY'S FOUNDER.
   HILLS LIVED IN QUEEN ANNE STREET, LONDON AND BEFORE HE BECAME PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIETY, HE WAS VICE PRESIDENT AND ALSO TREASURER.
   HE JOINED BELL'S PRACTISE IN 1837 AS A JUNIOR ASSISTANT, IN 1845 HE BECAME PRACTISE SUPERINTENDENT. BELL BEQUEATHED MOST OF HIS ESTATE AND THE PHARMACY TO HILLS IN 1849. AFTER BELL'S DEATH, HILLS KEPT BELL'S INTERESTS ALIVE, ESPECIALLY EDUCATION AND ART. HIS OBITUARY DESCRIBED HIM AS BELL'S "ALTER EGO".
   HILLS WAS A MEMBER OF THE GARRICK CLUB, WAS A FRIEND OF NOVELIST, ANTHONY TROLLOPE AND SIR JOHN MILLAIS, WHO PAINTED HIS PORTRAIT (IN 3 HOURS). HILLS ALSO GAVE NOVELIST, WILKIE COLLINS INFORMATION ON CHEMICALS.

293. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF HENRY HILLS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 30th [18]11
AGED 37 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 1 SON & 1 DAUGHTER
VIZ WALTER & ANN
ALSO OF SOPHIA HIS SECOND WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT 28th 1830
AGED 53 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE HENRY AND SOPHIA MARY
ALSO HENRY HILLS
[ 1852] AGED 75 YEARS

294. HEADSTONE, ERODED

[                                    ]
MARY WIFE OF FREDERICK? HILLS?
OF THIS PARISH
[                        APRIL [   ] 1816] [AGED] [   ] YEARS
ALSO OF THEIR CHILDREN DIED VIZ
CHARLOTTE JULY 7th 1808 [AGED] [    ] MONTHS
T[HOMAS? ]       ] 30th 1808 [AGED] [    ] MONTHS
[               ] [             ] 25th 1811? [AGED] [   ] YEARS
MARY ? APRIL 6th 1816 [AGED] [   ] YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE SAID
FR[EDERICK]? HILLS? WHO DIED
FEBRUARY 5th 1817 AGED 47 YEARS

l295. LEDGER

BENEATH
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
ROBERT HILLS
WHO DIED [   ] OCTOBER 1849 ?
AGED 89 YEARS?
ALSO JAMES? HILLS
[                        OCTOBER] 1850?
[                                ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED
   (PARTS OF THE COPY OF THIS WILL ARE IN POOR CONDITION AND HARDLY LEGIBLE.)
ROBERT HILLS OF MAIDSTONE, BAKER.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE FIRST PAID.
   TO WIFE, SARAH, BROTHER, JONATHAN OF GRAVESEND, GENTLEMAN, RICHARD WEDD OF MAIDSTONE, SURGEON AND JAMES GOODING READER OF MAIDSTONE, (HIS TRUSTEES), HIS REAL ESTATE, MONEY, STOCK IN TRADE, DEBTS OWING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE AND PERSONAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST.
   THEY TO PAY, FROM HIS PERSONAL ESTATE, TO HIS NATURAL DAUGHTER, ISABELLA HILLS ROGERS, £100 AND TO HIS WIFE, FOR HER LIFETIME, AN ANNUITY OF £40, FROM HIS REAL ESTATE AND ANOTHER £40 PER ANNUM TO THE BRINGING UP AND EDUCATING HIS 2 NATURAL SONS, JOSEPH HILLS ROGERS AND CHARLES HILLS ROGERS AND THE CHILDREN OF HIS PRESENT MARRIAGE.....................................................................................
   APPOINTS WIFE, AND THE TWO OTHER TRUSTEES AND SAMUEL GOODING AND SON JOSEPH, EXECUTORS.
   PROVED 5th JANUARY 1850

296. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF JOSEPH HOLDER
WHO DIED SEPT 28th 1800
AGED 37 YEARS
"[ ]
Regretted Still by his Beloved,
God called him [ ],
"Father thy Will be Done" and died"

297. LEDGER

BENEATH THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
JOHN JARRETT
WHO DIED OCT [   ] 1840
AGED [   ] YEARS
ALSO CECILIA JARRETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [           JULY 1842]
[                                          ]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 27th FEBRUARY 1838JOHN JARRETT OF MAIDSTONE, BUTCHER.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE FIRST PAID.
   SON THOMAS OF MAIDSTONE, BUTCHER, NOW LIVING WITH HIM, THOMAS EDMETT OF MAIDSTONE, UPHOLSTERER AND THOMAS WILLCOCKS OF MAIDSTONE, GROCER, ARE EXECUTORS.
   HE IS POSSESSED OF CERTAIN CROPS, STOCK, FARMING UTENSILS AND IMPLEMENTS ON HERMITAGE FARM, IN ALLINGTON, NOW USED BY SON JOHN AND WHERE JOHN LIVES. THE CROPS, STOCK AND TOOLS HAVE BEEN VALUED AT £363 9s 6d, ALL OF THIS TO SON JOHN, SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT OF £63 9s 6d TO HIS EXECUTORS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF TESTATOR'S DEATH. THIS SUM WILL FORM PART OF THE RESIDUE OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE.
   TO DAUGHTER, CECILIA WARE WIFE OF WILLIAM WARE OF LUTON, (CHATHAM), FARMER, £209 13s 1d WHICH SHE ALREADY HAS AND WHICH WAS OWING TO HIM, ALSO TO CECILIA, AN ADDITIONAL £90 13s 1d, MAKING ALTOGETHER, £300; TO DAUGHTER, MARY ANN SMITH WIFE OF EDWIN SMITH OF THE CITY OF LONDON, LINEN DRAPER, £259 16s 6d, WHICH SHE HAS AND WAS OWING TO HIM, ALSO AN ADDITIONAL £40 3s 6d, TO MAKE UP TO £300; TO SON EDWARD, £10, WHICH HE OWES FATHER, PLUS £290 TO MAKE UP TO £300. THESE LEGACIES ARE A DISCHARGE OF ANY CLAIMS THESE CHILDREN MAY HAVE ON THE ESTATE.
   HIS REAL ESTATE TO WIFE CECILIA, FOR HER LIFETIME, FOR AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW. HIS SONS, THOMAS AND FREDERICK, NOW LIVING WITH HIM, WILL AFTER HIS DEATH, CARRY ON LIVING IN THE HOUSE WITH THEIR MOTHER AND CARRY ON THE BUSINESS, DURING THEIR MOTHER'S LIFETIME, FOR THEIR AND HER BENEFIT.
   AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, THE REAL ESTATE TO HIS 2 SONS, EQUALLY SHARED, FOR EVER.
   HIS HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, GLASS AND EFFECTS TO HIS WIFE, FOR HER LIFETIME, AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, THEN TO SONS, EQUALLY SHARED, FOR EVER.
   RESIDUE, INCLUDING FARM STOCK, CROPS AND IMPLEMENTS AT BUCKLAND FARM, MAIDSTONE AND ALL THEIR SUCH ESTATE, CHATTELS, EFFECTS, PERSONAL ESTATE, NOT ALREADY BEQUEATHED, TO HIS EXECUTORS, UPON TRUST, TO SELL AND INVEST PROCEEDS IN PUBLIC FUNDS. INTEREST FROM THIS TO WIFE CECILIA, FOR LIFE OR UNTIL REMARRIAGE, AND THEN TRANSFERRED TO HIS SONS, EQUALLY SHARED, FOR EVER.
   WITNESSES: CHARLES TOPPING, WILLIAM SEDGWICK AND JOHN SCOONS.
   PROVED 18th OCTOBER 1840

298. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN KITE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV 5th
1810 AGED 40 YEARS
"Here Lies to    ?    Life unto Dust,
An Honest Man [       ] Sincere and Just,
[                                                  ]
[                                                  ]
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY HIS WIFE
AS A TOKEN OF [                                         ]

299. HEADSTONE AND LEDGER

[                                    ]
[STEPHEN LAMPREY ]
[                                          ]
[                          1792]
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 7th 1804
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF STEPHEN CHARLES
LAMPREY SON OF THE ABOVE
STEPHEN & MARY LAMPREY
SUSANNAH LAMPREY
WHO DIED [   ] 18[3]9
AGED 31 YEARS
"Much Regretted"

LEDGER,
HALF COVERED WITH THICK TURF, (NOT EXCAVATED)
BENEATH
THIS STONE ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF
ELIZABETH SUSANNAH
WIFE OF
MR STEPHEN LAMPREY
OF THIS TOWN
.................................................................
[                                    APRIL 1841]
[                         ]

SUSANNAH'S HUSBAND, STEPHEN WAS A MAIDSTONE SOLICITOR.

300. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE LARKEN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 20th 1802
AGED [ ] YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON AND ONE DAUGHTER
ALSO RICHARD LARKE
SON OF THE ABOVE GEORGE LARKEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL [ ] 1820 ?
IN THE 20th YEAR OF HIS AGE

301. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SUSANNAH WIFE OF
WILLIAM MARTEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JUNE 5th 1840
AGED 72 YEARS

302. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN SON OF
JOSEPH AND H[ANNAH] M[ARTIN]
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th OF SEPTEMBER 1[7]9[8] ?
AGED 3 [   ] [               ]
[                             ]
[ AUGUST? 1807]
[                                           ]
[                              ]
[                          ]
[ALSO THE ABOVE] NAMED JOSEPH MARTIN
[                             ] THE 1[   ] 1[834]
[Gone]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 3rd AUGUST 1833JOSEPH MARTIN, THE ELDER, GENTLEMAN.
   FIRST ALL DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS TO BE PAID.
   APPOINTS WIFE, HANNAH AND FRIEND WILLIAM WALKER OF ROCKY HILL, MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN AND EDWARD SAUNDERS OF MAIDSTONE, ORGANIST, EXECUTORS.
   TO THEM ALL, A PLAIN GOLD MOURNING RING. ALL HIS REAL ESTATE, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, GLASS, WINES, SPIRITS EFFECTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO HIS WIFE FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, HIS HOUSE IN THE HIGH STREET, OCCUPIED BY HIS ELDEST SON, JOSEPH, TO JOSEPH FOR LIFE. AFTER HIS SON'S DEATH, TO HIS WIFE, ELIZABETH, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, THEN TO THEIR CHILDREN, EQUALLY SHARED AT 21 YEARS OF AGE.
   IF JOSEPH AND ELIZABETH LEAVE NO CHILDREN, THEN TO BENJAMIN GREEN MARTIN AND MARY GREEN MARTIN, THE ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN OF HIS SON BENJAMIN BY HIS NOW WIFE AND ALL OTHER CHILDREN OF SON BENJAMIN, EQUALLY SHARED AT 21 YEARS OF AGE. IF NONE SURVIVE TO 21, THEN TO SON BENJAMIN, FOR LIFE. AFTER HIS DEATH TO HIS WIFE, FRANCES, FOR LIFE, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW. AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, THEN TO TESTATOR'S OWN RIGHT HEIRS.
   AFTER DEATH OF TESTATOR'S WIFE, THE HOUSE IN UNION STREET, OCCUPIED BY WILLIAM WOODMAN, TO SON JOSEPH, FOR LIFE. AFTER HIS DEATH, AS ABOVE, BUT TO HIS OWN RIGHT HEIRS IF BENJAMIN GREEN MARTIN AND MARY GREEN MARTIN DIE UNDER 21.
   HIS HOUSE IN GABRIEL'S HILL, LATELY OCCUPIED BY JOSEPH GILBERT, NOW BY [               ] CHAMPION, WHICH WAS PURCHASED FROM WILLIAM, GEORGE AND HENRY HONEY, TO DAUGHTER MARY ELIZABETH, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, IF SHE HAS MARRIED AND LEAVES LAWFUL CHILDREN, THEN TO THEM, EQUALLY SHARED. IF THERE ARE NO SURVIVING CHILDREN, THEN TO HER WIDOWER, FOR LIFE. AFTER HIS DEATH, TO SONS JOSEPH AND BENJAMIN, EQUALLY SHARED, FOR EVER.
   RESIDUE OF REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS CHILDREN, JOSEPH, BENJAMIN AND MARY ELIZABETH, EQUALLY SHARED, FOR EVER.................................
   WITNESSES: CHARLES TOPPING, JOHN SEROND AND HENRY OLIVER.
   PROVED 13th FEBRUARY 1834

NOTE IN MARGIN 2nd NOVEMBER 1837
   WILL UN-ADMINISTERED BY WIFE HANNAH, WHO DIED INTERSTATE, ADMINISTRATION GRANTED TO TO SON BENJAMIN. WILLIAM WALKER AND EDWARD SAUNDERS HAVING RENOUNCED EXECUTION OF WILL.

303. HEALDSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARY DAUGHTER OF BEN AND
ELEANOR MARTIN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 29th OF
[ ] 1798 AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE ELEANOR MARTIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 5th OF
1802 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
JAMES MARTIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 2nd OF
AUGUST 1807 AGED 85 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 14th MAY 1798JAMES MARTIN, SHOPKEEPER.
   TO DAUGHTER SUSANNA, ALL PLATE, SILVER WATCH AND ALL MONIES IN THE HOUSE. TO FRIEND JOHN TOMSETT OF MAIDSTONE, SHOPKEEPER, 5 GUINEAS. RESIDUE OF MONEY AND INVESTMENTS, STOCK IN TRADE, DEBTS, GOODS, CHATTELS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, DEBTS, LEGACIES, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID, TO DAUGHTER, SUSANNA AND JOHN TOMSETT, UPON TRUST, TO SELL THE PERSONAL ESTATE AND PAY 1/6 TO DAUGHTER SAL[LY] WIFE OF WILLIAM LARGE, 1/6 TO DAUGHTER ANN WIFE OF [           ] WOODING, 1/6 TO SON JAMES, 1/6 TO DAUGHTER FANNY WIDOW OF JAMES WOOD, 1/6 TO DAUGHTER SUSANNA, THE LAST 1/6 TO GRANDSON JAMES PALMER, SON OF LATE DAUGHTER MARY . SHARE OF JAMES PALMER TO BE INVESTED IN NAMES OF DAUGHTER SUSANNA AND JOHN TOMSETT AND INTEREST USED TOWARDS HIS BRINGING UP UNTIL HIS 21st BIRTHDAY.
   WITNESSES: JAMES GILES OF MAIDSTONE, BRICKLAYER AND J. SLATER, ATTORNEY, MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 7th MARCH 1807 JOHN TOMSETT HAS SINCE DIED.

304. HEADSTONE

[                             ]
[                             ]
[                             ]
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF
JOHN PAINE
AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER [   ] 1838
AGED 74 YEARS

JOHN PAINE WAS A COOPER, P.C.C. WILL, 1851

305. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ANN? DAUGHTER OF
ISAAC & ELIZABETH PEARSON
BLACKSMITH OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN 17th 1816
AGED 23 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]

306. HEADSTONE

[                         ]
[               ]
JOHN PETERS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE [   ]
1810 AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO GRACE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV [   ] 18[32]
AGED 82? YEARS
LEFT ISSUE [TWO SONS]
JOHN & GEORGE
[                                  ]

307. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM THOMAS SON OF
WILLIAM AND MARTHA PIKE
WHO DIED AUG 5th 1808
AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO THE BODY OF
A MALE INFANT
ALSO EMILY DIED JULY 11th 181[ ]
AGED 11 MONTHS

308. PORTLAND STONE CHEST TOMB, VERY ERODED

[SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF]
STEPHEN PRENTIS
OF THIS TOWN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[FEBRUARY or JANUARY?] ANNO DOMINI 1836
AGED 66? YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
STEPHEN PRENTIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH [ ] [1843]?
[AGED 72? YEARS]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 18th JULY 1830STEPHEN PRENTIS, OF MAIDSTONE, WINE MERCHANT.
   HIS FREEHOLD HOUSE, COUNTING HOUSE, WAREHOUSE, GARDEN, WINE VAULT AND OTHER FREEHOLDS IN EARL STREET AND A HOUSE IN UNION STREET, OCCUPIED BY JAMES HARRISON AND 3 FREEHOLD COTTAGES IN LOOSE, OCCUPIED BY [            ] TYLER AND OTHERS, ALSO FREEHOLD LAND AT COXHEATH, OCCUPIED BY [          ] JONES, TO WIFE SARAH FOR HER LIFETIME, AS LONG AS SHEREMAINS HIS WIDOW. AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, THEN TO SON GEORGE, FOR EVER.
   TO FRIEND, GEORGE DREW OF BERMONDSEY STREET, SURREY, GENTLEMAN, ALL PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, BOOKS, PICTURES, PRINTS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, UPON TRUST. DREW TO MAKE AN INVENTORY, TO BE ENDORSED BY SARAH PRENTIS. THESE GOODS TO HER FOR LIFE AND AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, TO SON GEORGE. IF SARAH DECLINES TO ENDORSE INVENTORY OR AGREE THE ARRANGEMENT TO TRANSFER THE SAME TO GEORGE, THE BEQUEST IS VOID CONCERNING THESE GOODS.
   RESIDUE OF PERSONAL ESTATE TO WIFE, GEORGE DREW AND SON GEORGE, (HIS EXECUTORS), THEY TO PAY HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS AND LEGACIES. SARAH AND GEORGE TO CONTINUE BUSINESS AND GEORGE TO ALLOW HIS MOTHER TO RETAIN ANY PART OF RESIDUARY PERSONAL ESTATE. SHE IS TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE TO ENGAGE AS PARTNERS IN THE BUSINESS IN EQUAL SHARES. MONEY FROM THE PROFITS TO GO TOWARDS THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR DAUGHTERS, HARRIET, REBECCA AND ELIZABETH. INCOME NOT REQUIRED BY SARAH TO BE INVESTED IN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES DURING HER LIFE OR UNTIL SHE REMARRIES.
   TO DAUGHTER JANE LARKIN, £1,500; TO DAUGHTER HARRIET, £2,000; THE LATTER SUM TO DAUGHTERS, REBECCA AND ELIZABETH; TO DAUGHTER SARAH SHEPHERD AND HER FAMILY, £1,500, UPON TRUST TO BE INVESTED IN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, THE INTEREST TO SARAH AND AFTER HER DEATH TOWARDS THE MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION OF HER CHILD/CHILDREN.
   SON GEORGE IS SOLE RESIDUARY LEGATEE.
   AN ANNUITY OF £70 TO WIFE SARAH FOR LIFE OR UNTIL REMARRIAGE.
   TO HIS SISTERS, ROSE AND ELIZABETH PRENTIS AND JANE HARRIS, AN ANNUITY OF £16 EACH.
   TO SONS IN LAW HENRY LARKIN AND JULIUS SAMPSON SHEPHERD, 10 GUINEAS EACH FOR A RING OR PIECE OF PLATE; TO SISTER ANN WHITTING AND HER HUSBAND, ANTHONY WHITTING, £15 EACH FOR MOURNING; TO GEORGE DREW £10 FOR A RING; TO SISTERS, JANE, ROSE AND ELIZABETH, £10 EACH FOR MOURNING.
HIS TRUSTEES CAN, DURING HIS WIFE'S LIFETIME, ADVANCE £500 TO DAUGHTERS, JANE, ROSE AND ELIZABETH, IN PART PAYMENT OF THEIR LEGACIES.............................................
   WITNESSES: J.N. HUGHES, EDWARD WIMBLE AND FRANCIS PARKER, ALL OF MAIDSTONE.

CODICIL DATED 11th DECEMBER 1833
   HE HAD WISHED HIS WIFE AND SON, GEORGE TO CARRY ON HIS BUSINESS IN PARTNERSHIP ON AN EQUAL BASIS. THIS IS NOW REVOKED. NOW HIS WIFE CAN DECIDE WHAT SHARE AND PROPORTION FROM THE BUSINESS SHE CAN TAKE, WITH THE APPROVAL OF GEORGE DREW.
   TO DAUGHTERS, JANE, HARRIET, REBECCA AND ELIZABETH, AN ADDITIONAL £200 EACH.
   TRUSTEES TO RETAIN £200 FOR BENEFIT OF DAUGHTER SARAH, ON SAME CONDITIONS AS THE £1,500 LEGACY. THE £200 LEGACIES TO THE OTHER DAUGHTERS TO BE PAID AFTER THE DEATH OR REMARRIAGE OF HIS WIFE. REST OF WILL CONFIRMED.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM TAYLOR AND RICHARD SANNNUCK
   PROVED 14th JUNE 1836

309. HEADSTONE

[ ]
JOHN REEVES
WHO DIED THE 27th OF [FEB] ?
1782 AGED 69 YEARS
WILLIAM HENRY REEVES
SON OF JOHN & MARY REEVES
DIED JUNE 29th 1800 AGED 23 YEARS

310. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
[                                ]
JOHN ROBBINS
WHO DIED MARCH? [ ] 17[   ]
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE SAID JOHN ROBBINS
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER [   ] 1807?
AGED 68? YEARS

311. HEADSTONE

JOSHUA
SCOTT DIED
DECEMBER YE 9th 1724
GEORGE YE SON OF
WILLIAM & MARGARET
SIMMONDS
DIED MARCH YE 17th ? 1724

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 26th MAY 1716JOSHUA SCOTT, CORDWAINER.
   TO COUSIN SUSAN WIFE OF JOHN THEODOR, MARINER, £20; TO COUSINS, JOSEPH AND MARY SIMMONDS, £10 EACH EACH; TO COUSINS, WILLIAM WILLARD, THOMAS WILLARD, JOHN WILLARD AND DOROTHY WILLARD, £10 EACH.
   RESIDUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS, READY MONEY, INVESTMENTS, DEBTS OWED, SHOP GOODS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, IMPLEMENTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO COUSIN WILLIAM SIMMONDS, NOW LIVING WITH HIM, WILLIAM TO PAY HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, HE IS EXECUTOR.
   WITNESSES: JOHN DODSON, MARY ROSE AND EDWARD ROSE.
   PROVED 18th DECEMBER 1724

312. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOSEPH? SCUDDER
[WHO DIED] THE 20th OF AUGUST 1787 ?
AGED [ ] YEARS
[LEFT A] WIDOW & THREE SONS AND
THREE DAUGHTERS
WILLIAM SCUDDER
WHO DIED THE 15th OF MAY 1792
AGED 5? YEARS
ALSO SALLY SCUDDER
WHO DIED THE 27th OF JULY 1810?
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO CECILIA SCUDDER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 10th OF MAY
[ ] AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO JAMES SCUDDER
[Gone]

313. CHEST TOMB

SHEPHERD

LEDGER, WITH ALLEGORICAL CREST
IN MEMORY OF MARY ANN DAUGHTER
OF RICHARD AND ANN SHEPHERD
WHO DIED DECEMBER THE [ ] 1778
AGED 6 MONTHS
ALSO THOMAS WHO DIED AUGUST THE 21st ?
1779 AGED 6 MONTHS
ALSO ELIZABETH DIED JUNE THE 24th ?
1789 AGED 20 YEARS
[ ]
[ ]
ALSO MR RICHARD SHEPHERD
WHO DIED APRIL THE 8th 1817
AGED 82 YEARS

ACCORDING TO THE MAIDSTONE JOURNAL DEATH NOTICE, RICHARD SHEPHERD WAS AN EMINENT BARGE OWNER AND A COUNCILLOR ON MAIDSTONE CORPORATION.

314. THE INSCRIPTION ON THE SHIPLEY TOMB IS MODERN. ANY FORMER INSCRIPTIONS WERE DESTROYED, INCLUDING ANY MENTION OF HIS WIFE AND PRECISE DATES, TO MAKE A SMOOTH BASE FOR THE PRESENT INSCRIPTION!

WILLIAM SHIPLEY
FOUNDER OF THE
ROYAL SOCIETY OF ARTS
1715 - 1803

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 23rd JULY 1802WILLIAM SHIPLEY OF MAIDSTONE, ESQUIRE.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   ALL GOODS, CHATTELS, MONEY IN THE FUNDS, INVESTMENTS, ESTATE AND EFFECTS TO DAUGHTER ELIZABETH PEALE OF MAIDSTONE, WIDOW AND FRIENDS EDWARD AND JOHN PEALE OF        , SUSSEX, GENTLEMEN, UPON TRUST.
   THEY TO PAY DIVIDENDS TO HIS WIFE, ELIZABETH, FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, UPON TRUST, TO PAY DIVIDENDS TO DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, UPON TRUST, TO PAY HALF THE STOCK FUNDS TO GRAND DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH MARY PEALE. THE OTHER HALF TO GRANDSON, WILLIAM PEALE. IF THEY ARE BOTH MINORS AT THEIR MOTHER'S DEATH, THEN THE DIVIDENDS GO TOWARDS THEIR MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION UNTIL THEY ARE 21. IF ONE DIES UNDER 21 THE SURVIVOR HAS THE WHOLE, IF THEY BOTH DIED UNDER 21 WITH NO LAWFUL ISSUE, THEN THE WHOLE STOCK TO THEIR MOTHER.
   DAUGHTER ELIZABETH PEALE AND EDWARD AND JOHN PEALE ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: MARY TRYMMER AND ELIZABETH RIGHTON TRYMMER, OF STAPLE HURST
   PROVED 12th JANUARY 1804

315. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
SAMUEL SILBURN
FORMERLY OF WISBEACH
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
WHO DIED AUGUST 19th 1845
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA SILBURN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 18th 1847
AGED 26 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 11th FEBRUARY 1843SAMUEL SILBURN OF WISBEACH, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER.
   TO WIFE ELIZABETH, ALL REAL ESTATE, FOR HER LIFETIME, AFTER HER DEATH, THEN TO HIS 2 DAUGHTERS, HARRIET AND ELIZA , IN EQUAL SHARES, FOR EVER.
   TO HIS WIFE, READY MONEY, INVESTMENTS, DEBTS OWING, STOCK IN TRADE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, GOODS AND CHATTELS, PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, FOR HER LIFETIME. AFTER HER DEATH, TO HIS 2 DAUGHTERS. FROM THE ESTATE, TO SON JOHN, £50 AND TO SONS ROBERT AND JAMES £100 EACH, HIS DAUGHTERS ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: WALTER REEVES, DRAPER AND WILLIAM BASS, CONVEYANCER AND JAMES HAZEL, HIS CLERK, ALL OF WISBEACH.
   PROVED 13th SEPTEMBER 1845

SIMMONDS SEE SCOTT

316. HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF SUSANNA WIFE
OF THOMAS SMITH OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 25th OF DECEMBER 178[0]
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO THREE CHILDREN WHO DIED
ON THEIR INFANCY
[ ]

317. LEDGER

ENTRANCE
G. SPENCER'S VAULT
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE SPENCER
WHO DIED 2nd DEC [187]6 AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO
PHILADELPHIA [ SPENCER]
WHO DIED 14th [ 1889 AGED 88 YEARS]
ALSO
WILLIAM THOMAS SPENCER
[SON OF THE ABOVE]
[WHO DIED] [ ] OCT [1832] AGED4 ? YEARS

STEVENSON SEE WAKEFIELD

318. HEADSTONE, TOP ERODED AWAY

ALSO OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS STROUD
WHO DIED FEB THE 20th 1815
AGED 48 ? YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THE SAID THOMAS STROUD
WHO DIED FEB THE 25th 1818
AGED 52 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 23rd DECEMBER 1813THOMAS STROUD OF PRATLING STREET, AYLESFORD, PAPERMAKER AND FARMER OF LEEDS.
   DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO JOHN SAGE OF MAIDSTONE, WHARFINGER, THOMAS SMITH OF MAIDSTONE, STATIONER, ALL HIS LEASEHOLD ESTATE, GOODS, CHATTELS, MONEY, INVESTMENTS, PERSONAL ESTATE AND EFFECTS, UPON TRUST, TO SELL AND CONVERT INTO MONEY AND INVEST. THEY TO PAY INTEREST TO HIS WIFE, ELIZABETH FOR HER LIFETIME TO HELP BRING UP AND EDUCTAE THEIR UNMARRIED CHILDREN. AFTER HER DEATH, THE STOCK TO BE TRANSFERRED TO HIS 5 CHILDREN, ELIZABETH WIFE OF WILLIAM CRISPE OF LEEDS, FARMER, WILLIAM, SARAH, THOMAS AND JOSEPH STROUD, IN EQUAL SHARES, AT 21 YEARS OR DAY OF MARRIAGE, FOR SARAH.
   HE HAS ADVANCED £200 TO DAUGHTER ELIZABETH, SO SHE WILL HAVE £200 LESS. IF HE ADVANCES ANY MONEY TO HIS CHILDREN BEFORE HE DIED THE SAME RULE WILL APPLY.
   TO HIS TRUSTEES, 5 GUINEAS EACH FOR A RING IN REMEMBRANCE OF HIS FRIENDSHIP AND ESTEEM. HIS WIFE, DURING THE MINORITY OF HIS CHIDREN CAN CARRY ON HIS BUSINESS AS PAPERMAKER AND FARMER.....................................................
   WITNESSES: W.A. DUNNING, SOLICITOR, WILLIAM TAYLOR, HIS CLERK AND THOMAS CHANTLER, "ROSE AND CROWN", MAIDSTONE.
   PROVED 25th MARCH 1815

319. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
GEORGE WAKEFIELD
WHO DIED APRIL 10th 1851
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
GEORGE WAKEFIELD
DIED NOV 21st 1852 AGED 77 YEARS
"A Kindly Father and a Loving Mother lieth here"
ALSO LEWIS SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 21st 1857
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE LACEY STEVENS
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 8th 1858
AGED 6 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED3rd JUNE 1851GEORGE WAKEFIELD, YEOMAN.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO SON-IN-LAW JAMES STEVENS OF MAIDSTONE, TAILOR AND SAMUEL GOODING READER OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN, ALL HIS REAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST, TO SELL AND TO HOLD THE PROCEEDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS CHILDREN AND CHILDREN OF ANY OF HIS DECEASED CHILDREN, IN EQUAL SHARES.
   HIS DAUGHTER, LUCY, WIFE OF WILLIAM CARMAN TO HAVE ONE HALF OF HER SHARE WITHIN ONE YEAR OF TESTATOR'S DEATH AND THE REMAINDER TWO YEARS FROM THE DAY OF HIS DEATH. UNTIL THE MONEY IS PAID THE TRUSTEES WILL INVEST IT IN THE PUBLIC FUNDS.
   HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, EARTHENWARE, GLASSWARE, MONEY, INVESTMENTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS CHILDREN AND CHILDREN OF ANY OF HIS DECEASED CHILDREN, IN EQUAL SHARES.
   JAMES STEVENS AND SAMUEL GOODING READER ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: J.A. READER AND M. READER, BOTH OF MAIDSTONE
   PROVED 28th JANUARY 1853. POWER RESERVED TO SAMUEL GOODING READER.

320. HEADSTONE, TOP HALF ERODED AWAY

ALSO WILLIAM SON OF
WILLIAM AND SARAH W[ALKE]R
BORN JAN 23rd 1796 DIED MAY 31st 1785

321. LEDGER

[ ]
WILLIAM WATERS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEB 12th 1837
AGED 74? YEARS
ALSO
SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUG 31st 1845
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO HARRIET BOTTLE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 24th ? 1831
AGED 31? YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 6th NOVEMBER 1829WILLIAM WATERS, YEOMAN.
   TO SON WILLIAM AND SON IN LAW, CHARLES BARNETT BOTH OF MAIDSTONE, VICTUALLERS, ARE EXECUTORS.
   TO WIFE, SARAH, HIS HOUSE IN WESTREE, MAIDSTONE, NEAR THE "GREAT BRIDGE" AND ALL OTHER REAL ESTATE, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, FOR HER LIFETIME AS LONG AS SHE CONTINUES HIS WIDOW.
   AFTER HER DEATH OR REMARRIAGE, THE ABOVE TO HIS CHILDREN, WILLIAM, SARAH WIFE OF CHARLES BARNETT, HARRIET WIFE OF BENJAMIN BOTTLE AND MARY WIFE OF WILLIAM COBB, SHARED EQUALLY.
   TO WIFE SARAH, ALL HIS CLOTHES, MONEY AND PERSONAL ESTATE ABSOLUTELY.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM WHITE, WILLIAM WOODMAN AND B. HARRISON, CLERKS TO MESSRS SCUDAMORE AND WHITE, SOLICITORS, MAIDSTONE

CODICIL DATED 3rd SEPTEMBER 1831
   DAUGHTER HARRIET BOTTLE HAS SINCE DIED LEAVING 2 DAUGHTERS, SARAH AND AMY. HER BEQUEST TO HER DAUGHTERS, EQUALLY SHARED, INCLUDING THE HOUSE AFTER DEATH OF HIS WIFE.
   WITNESSES: WILLIAM FITZROY SCUDAMORE, WILLIAM WHITE AND WILLIAM WOODMAN.
   PROVED 5th JULY 1845. GRANTED TO MARY ANN COBB, DAUGHTER AND ADMINISTRATOR OF SARAH WATERS. SON WILLIAM AND CHARLES BARNETT HAVE BOTH DIED WITHOUT PROVING THE WILL.

322. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD WEST OF THIS PARISH WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER THE 4th ?
1770 AGED 37 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER
HERE ALSO LIETH THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
SAID RICHARD WEST WHO DIED THE 18th OF
FEBRUARY 1800 AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD SON OF THE ABOVE SAID
RICHARD WEST WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL THE 2nd 1804 AGED 37? YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE DAUGHTER MARY HARRIOTT
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE SAID
RICHARD WEST WHO DIED MARCH? [ ]
1808 AGED [ ] YEARS
[Flaked Away]

323. HEADSTONE

[IN MEMORY OF]
[ ]
WILLIAM WIMBLE
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE NOVEMBER THE 20th 178[ ]
AGED [ ] YEARS
LEFT ISSUE [ONE] DAUGHTER?
SIBELLAR WIMBLE
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM WIMBLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST THE 8th? 1812
AGED 77 YEARS

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 18th NOVEMBER 1798WILLIAM WHIMBLE, COAL MERCHANT.
   WIFE, SYBELLA, SON JOHN AND WILLIAM ARCHER OF MAIDSTONE, CORN FACTOR, ARE EXECUTORS.
   TO HIS WIFE, £20; TO BROTHER IN LAW, SAMUEL WEBB OF MILTON, NEXT SITTINGBOURNE, £5.
   AFTER HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, THE RESIDUE OF GOODS, CHATTELS, MONEY, INVESTMENTS, STOCK IN TRADE, BOATS, BARGES, VESSELS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, EFFECTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO SON JOHN, SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF ANNUITY OF £70 TO WIFE, SYBELLA, SHE TO HAVE USE OF FURNITURE, FOR LIFE.
   THIS ANNUITY IN LIEU OF DOWER RIGHTS. SON TO ENTER A BOND FOR THE SECURE PAYMENT OF THE ANNUITY.
   WITNESSES: ANN MACE ? AND STEPHEN LAMPREY.

324. HEADSTONE

[                                     ]
[                                     ]
[                                     ]
FRANCES DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM & MARY WORLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 28th 1808
AGED 13 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH D[AN]IELS?
DAUGHTER OF JAMES ALEXANDER
AND SARAH WORLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 11th 1832
AGED 39 YEARS
"Weep not for Me [                 ]
Death was no [    ] to Me
[                                       ]
Till Christ shall [                     ]

CANTERBURY COURT WILL DATED 22nd SEPTEMBER 1826WILLIAM WORLEY, GENTLEMAN.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO WIFE MARY, THE FREE USE OF HIS HOUSE IN HAVOCK LANE, MAIDSTONE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, THE HOUSE AND GOODS TO SON GEORGE, FOR EVER, SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT OF £50 TO GRAND DAUGHTER MARY HINDS, NOW LIVING WITH TESTATOR. TO WIFE MARY, WHO ALREADY HAS £31 PER YEAR, AN ANNUITY OF £50, FOR LIFE, AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS HIS WIDOW AND UNMARRIED. OF SHE REMARRIES, THEN SHE WILL HAVE A £20 ANNUITY FOR LIFE, INSTEAD OF THE £50.THE ANNUITIES TO BE PAID FROM THE RESIDUE OF REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE.
   TO HIS 2 SONS, JAMES ALEXANDER AND GEORGE, THE RESIDUE OF HIS REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE, SUBJECT TO THE £50 PAYABLE TO MARY HINDS.
   SON S JAMES AND GEORGE AND JOSEPH HOLLANDS OF MAIDSTONE, GENTLEMAN ,ARE EXECUTIVES.
   WITNESSES: JOHN GILES, SOLICITOR OF MAIDSTONE, EDWARD GILES, HIS CLERK AND ROBERT MAIDMAN, BUTCHER OF MAIDSTONE.

END OF SECTION E

SECTION F - DETACHED BURIAL GROUND EAST OF ARCHBISHOP'S TITHE BARN(MONUMENTS AGAINST EAST AND NORTH WALLS, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE)

325. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
PHILLIP ABBEY
OF THE CITY OF YORK
WHO DIED HERE ON HIS JOURNEY
18th JUNE 1818
AGED 44 YEARS

"MAIDSTONE JOURNAL", 23rd JUNE 1818"JUNE 18th , AT THE SWAN INN, IN THIS TOWN, MR ABBEY OF THE CITY OF YORK, AGED 44 YEARS"

326. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIFE OF
JOHN AMIES
PAPER MAKER WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 14th OF OCTOBER 1825
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
JOHN AMIES
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 20th 1828
AGED 41 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE THREE CHILDREN (VIZ)
JOHN, JOSEPH AND MARY

327. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM ARCHER
WHO DIED MARCH? [ 1835?]
AGED [     ] YEARS
ALSO FRANCES [         ]
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUG? [   ] 18[44]?
AGED [    ] YEARS

328. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD BEST
OF BUCKLAND IN THIS PARISH
[ ]
WHO DIED OCT 3rd 1827
AGED 48 YEARS

329. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
SARAH
WIFE OF JAMES BONNY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER [ ] 1839
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO JOHN FREDERICK THEIR SON
WHO DIED NOV? 2nd 1857
AGED 30 YEARS

330. HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF DANIEL BOYS
OF GODMERSHAM IN THIS COUNTY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 10th 1820
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO
MARIA WIFE OF THOMAS BOYS
WHO DIED SEPT 1st 1850
AGED 54 YEARS

331. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
J[O]HN SON OF SARAH BRANN
[OF] THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JANUARY [ ] 1832
AGED 10 YEARS

332. HEADSTONE

TO
THE [MEMO]RY OF
SAM[UEL] [CA]RT[ER]
LATE [        [ AT [        ]
IN [        ]WT?
[WHO]DIED [   ] FEBRUARY [      ]
A[GED[] [   ] YEARS

333. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF RICHD &
ELIZTH. CHEESMAN OF THIS TOWN
WHO DIED DEC [   ] 1818 AGED 9 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD THEIR SON
[WHO WAS] DROWNED IN THE
RIVER MEDWAY WHILST BA[THING]
ON THE 17th OF JUNE [1828]
[IN THE] 18th YEAR OF [HIS AGE]
ALSO THE ABOVE
RICHARD CHEESMAN
WHO DIED D[ECEMBER] [   ] [1857]
AGED [   ] [YEARS]

"MAIDSTONE JOURNAL", 22nd JUNE 1828"CAUTION TO BATHERS – ON TUESDAY MORNING PAST, ABOUT HALF PAST 5 O'CLOCK, A YOUNG MAN NAMED RICHARD CHEESMAN, ABOUT 18 YEARS OF AGE, IN THE EMPLOY OF MR OLIVER, OF THE TURK'S HEAD PUBLIC HOUSE, WAS UNFORTUNATELY DROWNED WHILE BATHING IN THE RIVER ABOVE THE LOCK NEAR THIS TOWN. THE UNFORTUNATE YOUTH HAD PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH A PAIR OF BLADDERS, WITH WHICH TO LEARN THE ART OF SWIMMING, AND DEPENDING ON THESE ARTIFICIAL MEANS OF SUPPORT, HE VENTURED OUT OF HIS DEPTH, WHEN THE STRING WHICH CONNECTED THE BLADDERS UNHAPPILY BREAKING, HE SUNK IN AN INSTANT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE WATER.
   TWO LADS WERE ON THE BANK, BUT FROM THEIR YOUTH WERE TOTALLY UNABLE TO RENDER THE LEAST ASSISTANCE, ONE OF THEM HOWEVER RAN AND ALARMED SOME OTHER INDIVIDUALS, WHO IMMEDIATELY PROCURED A BOAT, AND ENDEAVOURED, WITH DRAGS, TO FIND THE BODY OF THE ILL FATED YOUTH. WHILE THUS ENGAGED, A LAD CAME UP TO THE SPOT AND INSTANTLY DIVESTING HIMSELF OF HIS CLOTHES, ENTERED THE WATER AND SWAM TO THE BOAT, IN THE HOPE OF BEING ABLE TO RENDER SOME ASSISTANCE.
   A PERSON WITH A BOAT HOOK SHORTLY AFTERWARDS FOUND THE SPOT WHERE THE BODY LAY, AND THE LAD JUST MENTIONED INSTANTLY PLUNGED INTO THE WATER, DIVED TO THE BOTTOM AND BROUGHT UP THE BODY, HOLDING IT BY THE LEG.
   IT WAS TAKEN INTO THE BOAT AND CARRIED TO THE KING'S HEAD PUBLIC HOUSE IN THE WEST BORO', WHERE ATTEMPTS TO RESTORE ANIMATION WERE PERSEVERED IN FOR A LONG TIME BY MR WEDD, A PROFESSIONAL GENTLEMAN OF THIS TOWN, BUT WE REGRET TO SAY WITHOUT SUCCESS.
   AN INQUEST WAS HELD ON THE BODY ON THE FOLLOWING DAY BEFORE THE MAYOR, W.H. STACEY, ESQ. AND A RESPECTABLE JURY, WHEN A VERDICT WAS RETURNED, "ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED".
   THE DECEASED WAS VERY MUCH RESPECTED BY MR. OLIVER, AND BY HIS CUSTOMERS, WHO TO EXPRESS THEIR REGRET AT HIS UNTIMELY END, ENTERED INTO A VERY HANDSOME SUBSCRIPTION TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE FUNERAL............................................."

334. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD CHURMS
WHO DIED FEB 8th 1830
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE WESTON
WHO DIED MARCH THE 15th 1822
AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM JOHN SON OF
CHARLES & ELIZTH. HOMER
WHO DIED DECEMBER 9th 1848
AGED 12 YEARS

335. HEADSTONE

[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
MR WILLIAM CLOSER
OF THIS TOWN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 11th DAY OF NOV 1827
AGED [ ]4 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF
THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THE MONTH
OF MARCH 1826
AGED 14 MONTHS

336. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES DAVIS WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 13th OF SEPTEMBER
1827 IN THE 52nd YEAR OF HIS AGE
HE LEFT A WIFE THAT LAMENTS
HIS LOSS
ALSO SUSAN DAVIS WIFE OF
THE ABOVE DIED JAN 22nd 1844
AGED 70 YEARS

337. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE DIXON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] MARCH
1810
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO HANNAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED JULY THE 11th 1832
AGED 73 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 2 SONS AND 1 DAUGHTER
WILLIAM, GEORGE & MARY?

338. HEADSTONE

TO
THE MEMORY OF
BETTY DOWLING
WHO DIED MARCH THE 22nd A.D. 1821
AGED 71? YEARS
[ ]
[ ]

339. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES EDWARDS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 18th
1814 AGED 4[ ] YEARS
[WHO] WAS UNFORTUNATELY KILLED
BY A FALL FROM THE ROOF OF
CHATHAM BARRACKS
LEAVING A WIDOW & EIGHT CHILDREN
TO MOURN HIS LOSS
JAMES PARKER DIED [               ]
181[ ] AGED 42 ? YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 21st 18[   ]
[                             ]

340. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF ANN WIFE OF
JOHN FAGG OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 14th?
1813 AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE DIED
[FEB] 10th 1813 AGED 4 WEEKS

JOHN FAGG MAY BE THE CARPENTER, DIED 1826 ? CANTERBURY WILL PRC/31/295

FIELD SEE WILKINS

341. BROKEN HEADSTONE

ALSO
GEORGE FURMINGER
DIED MARCH 11th 1834
AGED 18 MONTHS
JOHN FURMINGER
DIED JAN 12th 1839?
AGED 3 ? MONTHS
CORDELIA DAUGHTER OF JOHN
AND HARRIET FURMINGER
DIED FEB [   ] 1859? AGED 14? YEARS
[                                           ]
[                               ] 22nd MAY
[                             ] YEARS

342. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES GOODWIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 1st OF
DECEMBER 1813 AGED 23 YEARS
LIKEWISE OF
RICHARD GOODWIN
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 7th OF
JANUARY? 18[3]]6? AGED 79 YEARS

343. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN HADLOW DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND MARY HADLOW
[ DIED JULY [ ] 1814]
[ ]

344. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD SON OF
ROBERT & HANNAH HARRIS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED DECEMBER THE 7th 1814
AGED 3 MONTHS

345. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
H. W. HARRISON
WHO DIED NOV 8th 1839
AGED 13 YEARS & 4 MONTHS

346. HEADSTONE

BENEATH
THIS STONE ARE
DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
RICHARD H[ODGS]KIN?
[ ]
AGED [ ]

347 HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
BENJAMIN HOMER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 20th 1830
AGED 49 YEARS
"[                                       ] did [          ]
[                      ] not at that and thought fit,
But with Christian Courage did Resign,
Her [Soul] to God at her Appointed Time"
LEFT ISSUE 3 SONS AND 2 DAUGHTERS VIZ
BENJAMIN, MARY, ELIZABETH,
CHARLES AND WILLIAM
ALSO THE ABOVE BENJAMIN HOMER
WHO DIED AT FARLINGTON, HANTS. FEB 26th 1831
AGED 50? YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE CHARLES HOMER
[                             ] 1852
AGED 26 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 7th MAY 1830BENJAMIN HOMER OF MAIDSTONE, BLACKSMITH.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   HE HOLDS A COPYHOLD HOUSE AND GARDEN IN OLDOWINGFORD, WORCESTERSHIRE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS USED IN THE BLACKSMITH'S TRADE WHICH WERE HIS LATE FATHER BENJAMIN'S. THIS PROPERTY IS NOW OCCUPIED BY HIS NEPHEW, ROBERT WHITE. THIS ESTATE AND HIS GOODS, CHATTELS AND EFFECTS IN HOUSE HE LIVES IN MAIDSTONE, TO DANIEL SMITH OF MAIDSTONE, PRINTER AND SON BENJAMIN, UPON TRUST, FOR BENEFIT OF HIS 3 SONS, UNTIL THE YOUNGEST, WILLIAM, IS 21. IN THE MEANTIME, THE TRUSTEES WILL APPLY 2/3 OF THE PROFITS OF HIS BUSINESS AT MAIDSTONE AND PROPERTY IN WORCESTERSHIRE, FOR THE EQUAL BENEFIT OF HIS YOUNGER SONS, CHARLES AND WILLIAM, TOWARDS THEIR MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION. SON BENJAMIN TO KEEP THE REMAINING 1/3 FOR HIS OWN BENEFIT.
   WHEN WILLIAM IS 21, TRUSTEES WILL PAY SONS PROCEEDS OF SALE OF HIS ESTATES, EQUALLY SHARED.
   TO EACH OF HIS 5 CHILDREN, £100 WHEN THEY ARE 21. TO BROTHER GEORGE OF LAMBETH, SMITH AND VICTUALLER, £25; TO SISTER ELIZABETH DAVIES WIFE OF DAVID DAVIES OF LAMBETH, SMITH, £10; TO SISTER BARBARA ROBERTS WIFE OF THOMAS ROBERTS OF PORTSMOUTH, ENGINEER, £25.
   DANIEL SMITH AND SONS BENJAMIN, CHARLES AND WILLIAM, WHEN 21 ARE EXECUTIVES. DANIEL SMITH AND SON BENJAMIN ARE GUARDIANS OF HIS CHILDREN DURING THEIR MINORITY.
   WITNESSES: STEPHEN LAMPREY OF MAIDSTONE, SOLICITOR, STEPHEN CHARLES LAMPREY AND RICHARD FINN.
   PROVED 27th AUGUST 1831. POWER RESERVED TO CHARLES AND WILLIAM HOMER , WHO ARE MINORS.

HOMER SEE CHURMS

348. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF HENRY SON
OF JOHN AND CECILIA JARRETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] MARCH 1812
AGED 5? MONTHS
[ ]
[ ]
1824
ALSO HARRIET? THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED JULY 27th 182[6] AGED 11 YEARS

349. HEADSTONE AND 2 BODYSTONES (IN SITU)

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE & JOHN SONS OF
MR JOHN CARPENTER JENKINS
(OF CLIFFORD IN THE COUNTY OF HEREFORDSHIRE)
GEORGE DIED AT MAIDSTONE APRIL
29th 1815 AGED 19 YEARS
JOHN DIED AT MILTON NR SITTINGBOURNE
MAY 10th 1815 AGED 21 YEARS

350. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIFE OF
JAMES KEMP
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER
17th 1837
AGED 46 YEARS

351. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD LEPPER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY [ ]
1826
AGED [ ]6 ? YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW & [ONE DAUGHTER]
ANN

ANN COLE
[WIFE?] OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB 12th 1834
AGED [ ] YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 5th FEBRUARY 1825EDWARD LEPPER OF MAIDSTONE, VICTUALLER.
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FIRST PAID.
   TO WIFE ANN, HIS STOCK IN TRADE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, GLASS, READY MONEY, INVESTMENTS AND PERSONAL ESTATE, FOR LIFE. AFTER HER DEATH, THEN TO HIS DAUGHTER ANN WIFE OF WILLIAM BAKER OF MAIDSTONE, MILLER, FOR EVER.
   HIS FRIEND ROBERT CLIFFORD THE ELDER OF MAIDSTONE, BLACKSMITH AND HIS WIFE ARE EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: GODFREY GOODLAD AND WILLIAM ROSE.
   PROVED 8th DECEMBER 1826

352. HEADSTONE

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
HENRIETTA WIFE OF
GEORGE MACKINTOSH
WHO DIED IN CHILD BED THE 28th OF
JANUARY 1819 AGED 20 YEARS
"Whilst in this World I did Remain,
My Latter Days were Grief and Pain,
But when the Lord did think it Best,
He took me to a place of Rest"

353. HEADSTONE

[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
ELIZABETH [WIFE OF]
JOHN MATHEWS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [JULY] [ ]
1820
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN MATHEWS
WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 183[6]
AGED 56 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 29th OCTOBER 1834 ?JOHN MATHEWS OF MAIDSTONE, VICTUALLER, (1824 PIGOT'S DIRECTORY, THE "KING'S HEAD".
DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS FORST PAID.
   HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, GOODS, CHATTELS, MONEY AND PERSONAL ESTATE, TO THOMAS PARSONS OF MAIDSTONE, BUTCHER AND HIS 2 SONS, WILIAM AND THOMAS MATHEWS, UPON TRUST, TO MANAGE AND CARRY ON HIS BUSINESS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF HIS SISTER IN LAW, MRS SARAH MATHEWS, WIDOW, WHO NOW RESIDES WITH HIM AT HIS BUSINESS, UNTIL HIS YOUNGEST SON, THOMAS IS 21 AND TO SUPPORT ALL HIS SONS, WILLIAM, JOHN AND THOMAS, WHEN THOMAS IS 21, THE BUSINESS AND GOODS TO BE SOLD AND ALLOW SON WILLIAM TO TAKE MONEY TESTATOR OWES HIM.
   RESIDUE TO BE SHARED BY HIS SONS, EQUALLY. TRUSTEES ARE ALSO EXECUTORS.
   WITNESSES: J. T. SWEETLOVE, ATTORNEY OF MAIDSTONE AND HENRY STANFORD.
   PROVED 27th MARCH 1837. THOMAS PARSONS AND THOMAS MATHEWS HAVE RENOUNCED EXECUTION OF WILL.

354. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
SAPIENTIA WIF OF
JOHN THOMAS MERRALL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 4th 1848
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JUNE 3rd 1839
AGED 7 YEARS
ALSO OF JOHN THOMAS SON OF THE
[ABOVE] WHO DIED [JU]NE 23rd 1839 AGED 4 YRS.

355. HEADSTONE

[                               ]
GEORGE MIDDLETON
[                        ] JULY 1825
[                      ]
[               ] MIDDLETON
[                                  ]
[               ]
[                      ] MIDDLETON
[                                    ]
[                      ]

356. HEADSTONE
(THE INSCRIPTION OBSCURED BY FOOTSTONE, WHICH IS TOO FIRM TO MOVE)

IN MEMORY
OF
JOHN NASH OF LONDON
[WHO DIED] AT THE SWAN INN IN THIS TOWN
ON HIS JOURNEY OCT 7th 1820
AGED 46 YEARS
FOR TWENTY YEARS COMMERCIAL TRAVELLER
RESPECTED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM
TH[IS][ST]ONE
WAS ERECTED BY[                 ] FRIENDS
MAY [                                     ]
HE[AVEN?               ]

MAIDSTONE JOURNAL 10th OCTOBER 1820"OCT 7th AT THE SWAN INN, MAIDSTONE, MR NASH OF THE HOUSE OF SIR GEORGE ALDERSON AND CO. LONDON."

SIR GEORGE ALDERSON AND COMPANY
GEORGE ALDERSON, (1779 – 1826), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIS BROTHER, THOMAS, TOOK OVER THE LEAD PIPE MANUFACTORY OF J. WILKINSON, CANAL LEAD WORKS, AT ROTHERHITHE IN 1808.
   THEY WERE LEAD MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS OF DRY AND GROUND WHITE LEAD, MILLED SHEET LEAD AND PATENT LEAD PIPES AND HIGH QUALITY PEWTER WARE, PINT TANKARDS, QUART TANKARDS, PLATES ETC.
   GEORGE ALDERSON LIVED IN GREAT MARLBOROUGH STREET, LONDON, HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PEWTERERS AND WAS KNIGHTED IN 1818 AND IN THE SAME YEAR WAS HIGH SHERIFF OF LONDON AND MIDDLESEX. THE ALDERSON COMPANY PEWTER CAN BE SEEN ON AN EXCELLENT WEBSITE, "THE ALDERSON PEWTERERS".
    IT SEEMS THAT NASH WAS IN MAIDSTONE ON BUSINESS LOOKING FOR ORDERS AND ON HIS WAY TO OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE SOUTH EAST. IT IS ODD THAT BOTH NASH AND ABBEY (SEE START OF THIS SECTION), BOTH DIED AT THE SWAN INN, WHICH STILL EXISTS, ON THE LOOSE ROAD.

PARKER SEE EDWARDS

357. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN HARCOT PAWSON
WHO DIED SEPT 16th 1833
AGED 4 YEARS
SARAH PAWSON
DIED FEBRUARY 4th 1841
AGED 45 YEARS

358. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
2 SONS & 3 DAUGHTERS OF GEORGE
AND ANN PHILPOT OF THIS PARISH
                                 (DIED)             (AGED)
     GEORGE        AUG 28th 1812     4 MONTHS
ANN              APRIL 13th 1816 3 YEARS
MARY            OCT 6th 1818       4 YEARS
GEORGE        NOV 11th 1821    2 YEARS
MARY ANN   DEC 17th 1826     3 YEARS
ANN              JAN 30th   1839   5 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED ANN WIFE OF
GEORGE PHILPOT
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1856 AGED 69 YEARS

359. LEDGER , IN SITU ?

BENEATH [ ]
JOSEPH THOMAS [SON OF] THOMAS
AND ELIZABETH PIPER DIED
OCTOBER? [ ] 1812 AGED 3 MONTHS
ALSO SOPHIA LOUISA DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH [ ]
1823 AGED 17 YEARS
LIKEWISE MARY ANN DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 24th OF JUNE
1827 AGED 13 YEARS
ALSO AMELIA CHARLOTTE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 9th OF OCTOBER 1830
AGED 9 YEARS

360. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF HARRIOTT DAUGHTER
OF HENRY AND MARY ANN PIPER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 23rd ? OF OCTOBER
[182]0 AGED [ ] YEARS

361. HEADSTONE WITH CIRCULAR TOP

BENEATH
[THI]S STONE LIE INTERRED
[THE] MORTAL REMAINS [OF]
THOMAS PIPER
[WHO DIED NOVEMBER OF DECEMBER [18]5[5]
[IN THE [ ] YEAR] OF HIS AGE
[ALSO ELIZABETH] WIFE AND [ ]
(Buried)

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 9th MAY 1854THOMAS PIPER OF MAIDSTONE, MILLWRIGHT.
APPOINTS WIFE, ELIZABETH AND HENRY DUDLOW WILDES OF WEST MALLING, GENTLEMAN, AS EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES.
   TO DAUGHTER, EMILY, HIS GOLD WARCH AND SIDEBOARD IN HIS PARLOUR; TH HENRY WILDES, £40 AS COMPENSATION FOR HIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AS SOLICITOR, (IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TRUST IN HIS WILL).
   SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS, THE RESIDUE OF HIS PERSONAL ESTATE TO HIS WIFE, ABSOLUTELY.
   HIS REAL ESTATE, UPON TRUST, TO SELL THAT WHICH IS CONTRACTED TO SELL, THE PROCEEDS TO BE INVESTED IN PUBLIC FUNDS, THE ANNUAL INTEREST TO HIS WIFE FOR LIFE. THE PRINCIPAL IS COVERED BY A SETTLEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS DAUGHTER, EMILY? AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS DAUGHTER, THE TRUSTEES TO STAND POSSESSED OF 1/3 OF THE STOCK AND DISPOSE OF IT ACCORDING TO HIS DAUGHTER'S WILL, IF SHE DIES INTESTATE, THEN TO THE NEXT OF KIN, ACCORDING TO LAW.
   £150, PART OF ANOTHER 1/3 OF THE STOCK, FOR THE BENEFIT OF DAUGHTER, SARAH ELIZABETH WIFE OF JAMES FRIEND MEDHURST. FROM THE 1/3 FOR EMILY, TRUSTEES TO STAND POSSESSED OF £150 AND INVEST IT DURING THE MINORITY OF HIS GRAND DAUGHTER, SARAH PENELOPE MEDHURST. THE £150,TO BE TRANSFERRED TO SARAH WHEN SHE IS 21. DURING HER MINORITY TRUSTEES CAN USE MONEY UP TO £75 OF THE £150, TO PLACE HER IN THE WORLD. IF SARAH DIES BEFORE SHE IS 21, THE MONEY GOES INTO THE TRUST FOR HIS DAUGHTER, SARAH.
   TRUSTEES TO STAND POSSESSED OF £200, THE REMAINING 1/3 OF THE STOCK, FOR BENEFIT OF HIS DAUGHTER, CAROLINE WIFE OF WILLIAM [ ]ERSLEY HOADLEY, DURING MINORITY OF GRANDSON, JOSEPH HENRY HOADLEY, THE £200 TO JOSEPH WHEN HE IS 21, IF HE DIES BEFORE HE IS 21, THEN INTO A TRUST FOR BENEFIT OF DAUGHTER CAROLINE......................................................
   WITNESSES: H. A. WILDES, SOLICITOR, MAIDSTONE AND JAMES WILLIAM MARTIN, CLERK TO WILDES AND SON.
   PROVED 5th APRIL 1856

362. HEADSTONE

[                          ]
[                                       ]
JOSEPH LIDWELL PLANE
SON OF WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH PLANE
WHO DIED JAN [   ] 1818
[AGED 2 YEARS]
[                                ]
[                                 ]

363. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ELEANOR ELIZABETH POOK
DIED
AUGUST THE 30th 1824
AGED 7 MONTHS & 12 DAYS
[ALSO] MARIA ISABELLA POOK
[WHO DIED AUGUST THE [ ] 1825]

364. HEADSTONE

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOB POPE SON OF THE LATE
THOMAS POPE ESQ. OF
IN PARK IN THE PARISH OF CATTISTOCK
IN THE COUNTY OF DORSET
WHO AFTER A FEW HOURS SEVERE
SUFFERING DIED ON THE 18th OF JULY
1832 AGED 22 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"

(IN THE SUMMER OF 1832 THERE WAS A CHOLERA EPIDEMIC, WAS THIS THE CAUSE OF DEATH?)

365. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS RANSLEY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 21st 1828
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY SAVAGE
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS RANSLEY
WHO DIED JAN 9th 1852
AGED 63 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE BY MARY HIS
WIFE 3 DAUGHTERS ELIZABETH
MARY ANN & SARAH

366. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
HENRY SON OF JAMES &
MARY RAYFIELD
WHO DIED FEB 25th 1832
AGED 3 YEARS & 6 MONTHS

367. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ALICE RUSSELL
WIFE OF SAMUEL RUSSELL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 1st 1848
AGED 69 YEARS
"Beneath lies all that Mortality can Claim
of a Kind Parent"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
SAMUEL RUSSELL
WHO DIED APRIL THE 21st 1850
AGED 76 YEARS

368. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
HARRIET WIFE OF
THOMAS SIMMONS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 6th OF JANUARY
1818 AGED 33? YEARS

369. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS MOORE SKELTON
(LATE OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY [ ] 1818
[AGED 22 Y]EARS

370. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SUTTON
WHO DIED AUGUST [   ] 182[5]
AGED 8[   ]? YEARS
ALSO THOMAS VINTEN
[WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1824]
[             ]

PREOGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 14th SEPTEMBER 1824JOHN SUTTON, LATE SHIPWRIGHT OF CHATHAM, NOW OF MAIDSTONE.
   AFTER HIS DEBTS, FUNERAL AND PROBATE COSTS ARE PAID, WHATEVER MONEY IS LEFT IN THE MAIDSTONE SAVINGS BANK, TO SARAH VINTEN AT THE RATE OF £5 PER YEAR.
   £30 IN THE HANDS OF EDWARD GOWER TO HIS SISTER, SARAH SUTTON AT THE RATE OF 3 SHILLINGS PER WEEK UNTIL THE WHOLE HAS GONE.
   HIS CLOTHES TO THOMAS VINTEN HUSBAND OF DAUGHTER SARAH; HIS WATCH TO JOHN VINTEN; HIS PICTURES TO EDWARD GOWER. MONEY DUE FROM JOHN MARSH OF MAIDSTONE, TO HIS EXECUTOR, TOWARDS HIS FUNERAL, IF NOT SUFFICIENT, THEN SHORTFALL FROM THE MAIDSTONE SAVINGS BANK, (PART OF MONEY LEFT TO SAUGHTER SARAH.
   SIGNS WILL WITH MARK.
   WITNESSES: JOHN LADBROOK AND JOHN KING

CODICIL
   HE APPOINTS EDWARD GOWER OF CHATHAM TO BE HIS EXECUTOR.

AFFIDAVIT 10th OCTOBER 1825
   JOHN KING OF UNION STREET, MAIDSTONE, PATTEN MAKER IS SWORN.
   HE WAS A WITNESS TO THE WILL. THE CODICIL WAS WRITTEN BY GOWER AT THE DIRECTION AND DESIRE OF THE TESTATOR IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE WILL WAS SIGNED AND WITNESSED
   PROVED 22nd OCTOBER 1825

371. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS SON OF JAMES
AND MARY ANN WEEKS
WHO DIED DECEMBER [ ] 1810 AGED 8 MONTHS
ALSO OF
MARY ANN THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED DEC 1st 1811? AGED 2 YEARS
THEY ARE INTERRED IN THE CHURCHYARD OF ST. LUKE'S
OLD STREET, LONDON
HERE LIETH THE REMAINS OF THOMAS
THEIR SON WHO DIED SEPT 10th 1812?
AGED 2 MONTHS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPT 10th 1812
AGED 2 MONTHS
[ALSO OF ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF ]
THE ABOVE? WHO DIED SEPT 7th 1814
AGED 1 YEAR & 8 MONTHS
ALSO SARAH JANE THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED [ ] 1817 AGED [ ] MONTHS

WESTON SEE CHURMS

372. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE WILKINS
[                                           ]
[                          ]
[ALSO] THOMAS FIELD
[                          ] 17th 1838
[AGED [   ] YE]ARS

373. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
STEPHEN WILLIAMS
[WHO DIED] DECEMBER? [ ] 1818
AGED 46 YEARS

374. CAST IRON CHEST TOMB IN SITU, SOUTH WEST CORNER, NO INSCRIPTIONS

375. TOP AND BASE OF PORTLAND STONE CHEST TOMB, SOUTH END, NO INSCRIPTIONS

END

376. HEADSTONE

THOMPSON

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS THOMPSON
WHO DIED JAN 18TH 1833 AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO ROSE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN 9TH 1835 AGES 6 YEARS
ALSO MR SAMUEL STILES
WHO DIED NOV 10TH 1842 AGED 42 YEARS

ON REVERSE OF HEADSTONE
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS THOMPSON
WHO DIED AUGUST 11TH 1795 AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MAY 8TH 1823 AGED 60 YEARS
LIKEWISE MARY STIMPSON WHO DIED FEB 7TH 1808 AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH ROSE WIFE OF THOMAS THOMPSON OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEB 10TH 1829 AGED ?29 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 3 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS

2017-01-03. Photograph and information kindly supplied by Peter Thompson. The stone was visited and photographed on 28 July 2003 and has an inscription on both sides. One side of the stone was very badly weathered, but was recorded in 1897 and published on microfiche by the Kent Family History Society.

Index of names from Gravestones only

Names
ABBEY 325
ADAMS 97
AGAR 98
ALGERNON 36
ALLEN 1
ALLENDER 271
ALLMAN 99
AMATT 206
AMIES 326
ANSELL 2
APPEELO? 3
APPS 272, 273
ARCHER 274, 327
ATKINS 100
AUSTIN 275

BAILEY 101
BARNARD 31, 102, 247
BARNES 4
BARNETT 103, 104
BARTON 207
BASSAGE 105
BEALE 5
BEARD 106
BECKETT? 32
BEECHING 107
BELL 108
BELLINGHAM 208, 209
BENSON 33
BENSTED 109
BEST 328
BEWLEY 34
BISHOP 210
BLINKHORN 110
BOLGER 35
BONNY 251, 329
BOON? 111
BOORMAN 6
BOTTLE 321
BOURK 211
BOWER 8, 112
BOWLES 113, 114
BOYS 330
BOYS 9
BRADSHAW 115, 212
BRANN 331
BRATTLE 7
BRAZIER 7
BRENCHLEY 36,37,213,214
BRIANT? 116
BRIDGE? 215
BRIDGES 117, 145
BRITTER 216
BROOKE 257, 258, 259
BROWN 38, 119, 120, 276
BROWNE 118
BUCKLAND 121, 122, 227
BULCOCK 10
BUNYARD 123, 124, 125
BURCH 217
BURGESS 277
BURR? 39
BURT 218
BUSBRIDGE 126, 127

CARPENTER 349
CARTER 128, 332
CHALK 40, 41
CHANTLER 219
CHARLES 129
CHARLTON 42
CHEESEMAN 130, 131
CHEESMAN 220, 333
CHITTENDEN 43
CHURMS 334
CLARK 162, 132
CLEGG 133
CLOSER 335
CLOUT 278
COARE 36
COBB 279
COGGER 280
COIN? 134
COLE 11, 351
COLLENS 12, 281
COLLINS 292-295
COLLIS 201
COMBER 44
COOKE 45
COOPER 13, 161
CRITTENDEN 14
CROCKER 135
CUTBUSH 46, 47DARNELL 282
DAVIS 14, 148, 221, 283,
   336
DIXON 284, 337
DOE 136, 253
DOWLING 338
DUDNEY 137

EDMETT 285
EDMONDS 48, 230
EDWARDS 339
EGGLESTONE? 226
ELLIS 50, 138
EMMOTT 286
ENFIELD? 139
EPPS 287
EVANS 49

FAGG 340
FIELD 372
FINNIS 140
FOWLER 50
FRANKLYN 212
FRASER 17
FROSTICK 223
FULLER 141
FURMINGER 341

GEGAN 288
GIBBS 51
GILBERT 52, 224a
GILES 224b
GODING 36
GOFFE 142
GOODWIN 289, 342
GORHAM 143
GOULD 193
GRANVILLE 276
GREEN 43, 53, 54
GRIFFITHS 55
GRIMSLEY 56

HADLOW 343
HAGGARD? 33
HALL 15, 57, 249
HALLSE 144
HARCOT 357
HARMAN 145
HARRIS 225, 344
HARRISON 345
HAWKINS 58
HEAD 146
HEARNDEN? 59
HEATHORN 290
HEYBURN 291
HILL 38, 60, 147, 148, 292
HOADLEY 16
HODGSKIN? 346
HOLDER 296
HOLLINGWORTH 17
HOLLOWAY 149
HOMER 334, 347
HOMEWOOD 150
HONEY 151
HOREN 152
HOSMER 2
HOSMORE 226
HUBBARD 18
HUGHES 227
HULBURD 61, 62, 69
HUNT 153
HYDE 154, 292

INGRAM 228

JARRATT 19
JARRETT 297, 348
JEFFERIES 155
JEFFERYS 20, 63, 64, 156,
   157
JENKINS 349
JEWELL 229
JOHNSON 230
JONES 231
JURY 65

KELVIE 158
KEMP 350
KENNARD 159
KINGSNORTH 216
KITE 298
KNATCHBULL 36
KNIGHT 95LAMPREY 299
LAND 216
LANGDON 23
LARKEN 300
LAVENDER 232
LAWRENCE160
LEMMON 21
LEPPER 351
LEWIS 161
LIDWELL 362
LOADER 233
LOGAN 162
LOWEY 9

MACARET ? 163
MACKINTOSH 352
MARSH 165
MARTEN 301
MARTIN 164, 302, 303
MASSON 166
MATHEWS 353
MAY 234
MERRALL 354
MERRONY 167, 168
MIDDLETON 355
MILES? 22
MILLER 235
MISSON 236, 237, 249
MITCHELL 169, 170, 238,
    239
MONCKTON 66
MOORE 114, 171, 172, 369
MOOREHEAD 173
MORGAN 23
MORRIS 260
MORTIMER 174
MUNK 175
MUNN 240
MUSGROVE 24

NASH 356
NYE 35

OLIVER 176, 241

PAGE 114
PAINE 304
PANKHURST 242
PARIS 67
PARKER 339
PATEN 171
PAWSON 357
PEARSON 9, 305
PELL 142
PEMBLE 251
PETERS 306
PHILPOT 358
PICKARD 15
PIERCE 177
PIKE 25, 26, 307
PILBROW 178
PIPER 68, 179, 180, 359,
   360, 361
PLANE 362
POMERETT 186
POOK 363
POOLE 61, 69
POOLEY 181, 182, 245
POPE 364
PORTER 243
PRENTIS 308
PROSSER 209

RAILTON 70
RANDALL 183, 184
RANSLEY 71, 365
RAYFIELD 366
READER 38, 72
REEVES 309
REYNOLDS 244
ROBBINS 310
ROGERS 185
RUCK 73, 74
RUSSELL 245, 367

SABB 246
SAGE 186
SANCTO 247
SANDS 27
SAVAGE 365
SCOTT 187, 188, 189, 311
SEAGER 228, 248, 249
SHEPHERD 313
SHEPPARD 75
SHIPLEY 314
SHORTTER 76
SILBURN 315
SIMMONDS 191, 192, 311
SCUDDER 312
SIMMONS 190, 227, 368
SKELTON 369
SMALLMAN 250
SMALVELL 36
SMITH 77, 106, 193, 224a,
   316
SPENCER 78, 317
STANLEY 194
STEVENS 28, 319
STILES 376
STIMPSON 376
STONEHAM 251
STROUD 318
STUBBERSFIELD 28
SUTTON 7, 79, 195-200, 370
SWAIN 80

TANNER 201
TAYLOR 145
TELLING 202
TEVERILL 15
THOMPSON 376
THOMSETT 252
TILBE 203
TUBBARD? 81
TURNER 29
TWORT? 82

UPTON 204

VALENTINE 205
VAUGHAN 253
VIGOR 206
VINE 15
VINTEN 370

WAKEFIELD 83, 319
WALKER 30, 320
WALLER 84, 85, 86
WALLIS 87
WALTER 88
WARD 254
WARWICK 207
WATERS 321
WATTS 89, 90
WEEKES 92
WEEKS 371
WEST 144, 320
WESTON 334
WHETSTONE 91
WHITMORE 66
WICKHAM 93
WILKINS 208, 209, 372
WILLIAMS 23, 373
WILLIAMSON 94
WIMBLE 323
WINCH 199, 255
WOOD 95, 256
WOOLLETT 96, 136
WOOLVEN 210
WORLEY 324
WRIGHT 211, 212, 213

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Monumental Inscriptions of Maidstone Rd Cemetery, Chatham

Monumental Inscriptions of Maidstone Rd Cemetery, Chatham and other information recorded by D.E. & B.J. Williams 2016 with Index of names and sketch plan of cemetery.

The First Fifty Years(1869-1919)

IntroductionThe cemetery, which opened in 1869, was needed because the Chatham burial ground at Whiffen's Avenue was coming to the end of it's life.
Initially of 12 acres, it was later expanded to the present 20 acres, a new 9 acres cemetery was opened in the 1920's nearby, at Palmerston Road. the wealthier and most prominent citizens were buried nearer to the chapels, especially Sections R and J. The poorest, (from the workhouse), at the rear, where there are gates to allow segregated access from the workhouse. there are large areas of grass but I doubt that there were ever many monuments in these areas. most of the graves are orientated east-west but most of the graves in sections S.T.U.V. X. are north-south, these are non conformist and are close to the non conformist chapel. section CC, appears to be roman catholic.
The sections are the official sections. most boundaries are now obscured by the grassing over of paths, so I have combined groups of sections.

SECTION R

HEARN on left, LONG in centre and JOHNSTONE on right

1. TALL PEDESTAL AND CROSS

WEST SIDE
IN
MEMORY OF
ROBERT JAMES
JOHNSTONE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 22nd 1894
AGED 26 YEARS
"God's Finger touched him and
He Slept"

NORTH SIDE
ALSO OF
ROBERT JOHNSTONE
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1903
AGED 74 YEARS
"Sorrow not even as others which have no Hope"
ALSO OF
ANNIE HELENA JOHNSTONE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 14th 1914
IN HER 83rd YEAR

1881 Census: Robert Johnstone, Senior, Draper of Railway Street

2. HEADSTONE AND COPED STONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MARIA SUSANNAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MAJOR ROBERT LONG A.P.D.
WHO ENTERED INTO REST MAY 10th 1894
IN HER 49th YEAR
"He Giveth his Beloved Sleep"
ALSO OF
WILLIAM PHILLIPS
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS GATHERED HOME JUNE 19th 1898
AGED 74 YEARS
"Thou shalt come to thy Grave in a Full
Age like as a Shock of Corn cometh inin
His Season"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
ROBERT LOWRY LONG
MAJOR ARMY PAY DEPARTMENT
BORN 16th JUNE 1836
FELL ASLEEP 27th APRIL 1921
"In Evening Time There Shall be Light"

COPED STONE
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
MABEL ROSE LONG
BORN 16th JULY 1879
FELL ASLEEP 15th DECEMBER 1958
ALSO OF
SUSANNAH PHILLIPS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM PHILLIPS
WHO REJOINED HIM ON 18th DECEMBER 1904
AGED 77 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus"

1881 Census: William Phillips, Master Cabinet Maker of Regent's Place, employing 6 men and 6 boys

3. TALL RED AND GREY MARBLE PEDESTAL WITH URN

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED JAMES HEARN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
JUNE 8th 1898
AGED 69 YEARS
"Until the Day Break,
And the Clouds Flee away"
ALSO OF HARIETTE
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 1st 1911 AGED 76 YEARS

1882 Kelly's Directory: Grocer and Cheese Monger, 235 High Street. Hearn was also active in politics and was elected to Chatham Borough Council
Principal Probate Registry: Of Brixton, £1,796 9s 6d

4. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

THE LOVING DAUGHTER
OF
GEORGE & ELIZA GOODWIN
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
OCTOBER 8th 1897
AGED 19 YEARS
"Be ye Steadfast & unmoveable,
Always Abounding in the Work
Of the Lord"
ALSO ELIZABETH GOODWIN
DEAR MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST FEB 3rd 1926
IN HER 70th YEAR
"With Jesus"
ALSO GEORGE CHARLES GOODWIN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 6th 1929
AGED 75 YEARS
"Safe Home"
ALSO LEONARD GRIZZELL
WHO PASSED AWAY DEC 9th 1927
AGED 23 YEARS
"At Rest"

1890 Kelly's Directory: George Goodwin, Bricklayer, Ordnance Street
Principal Probate Registry: Builder, Ordnance Street,£488 12s 10d

5. TALL MARBLE PEDESTAL

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OF
JOHN MOFFAT MATHISON
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
16th JULY 1901
AGED 59 YEARS
"I Know that he shall Rise again"
"Christ's Conquering Shout shall Thrill,
The Skies.
The Archangel's Voice shall Peal,
God's Trump shall sound and thou,
Shall Rise,
Dear Saint; and Endless Triumph Feel"
ALSO OF
ANNIE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THE FAITH
2nd OCT 1909
AGED 70 YEARS
"Her Children Arise and call her Blessed"

1890 Kelly's Directory: Draper, Railway Street. Active in politics, elected to Chatham Council

SUMMARY OF OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
Councillor Moffat died at his home in Railway Street, Chatham. He had been unwell for 2 or 3 years prior to his death, the cause of death was internal haemorrhage. He had first come to Chatham, 32 years before and since that time had built a large and successful business as a clothier and draper. He was, apparently of a generous and open hearted disposition. A ardent Liberal in politics and a Director of the Chatham Reform Club. His involvement in public affairs began in 1892, when he was elected for St. John's Ward; he represented this ward up to his death.
He was also a member of the Board of Local Guardians. He leaves a widow, one daughter and four sons.

Principal Probate Registry: Effects, £11, 017 12s

6. COPED STONE

IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH YOUNG OF CHATHAM
BORN NEWPORT ISLE OF WIGHT NOVEMBER 9th 179[ ]
DIED JULY 27th 1872 IN HOPE OF A JOYFUL RESURRECTION
LIVING FOR EVER WITH THE LORD WHOM HE DEARLY ]
LOVED AND FAITHFULLY AND CHEERFULLY SERVED THROUGH AN
ACTIVE LONG AND CONSTRUCTIVE LIFE

ALSO OF CATHERINE WIDOW OF JOSEPH YOUNG
WHO WAS BORN IN STROOD MAY 4th 1805 AND ENTERED
INTO EVERLASTING REST DECEMBER 6th 1874
IN HOPE OF LIVING FOR EVER WITH THE LORD
ALSO CATHERINE ELDEST DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH AND CATHERINE YOUNG
BORN AT CHATHAM 12th JUNE 1831 AND DIED AFTER
MUCH ? SUFFERING AT MAIDENHEAD 14th APRIL 1903

1866 Post Office Directory: Grocer and Cheese Monger, 272 High Street.
Principal Probate Registry: Under £9,000

7. COPED STONE

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
BENJAMIN JOHN BUCKHURST
WHO DIED AT LUTON NEAR CHATHAM
JUNE 16th 1874 AGED 50 YEARS

ALSO
IN MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH ANN
WIFE OF THEODORE
FRANCIS GARRETT AND ELDEST
DAUGHTER OF BENJAMIN JOHN AND
ANN ELIZABETH BUCKHURST
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 15th 1883
AGED 33 YEARS

ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN ELIZABETH WIDOW OF
BENJAMIN JOHN BUCKHURST
WHO DIED JULY 24th 1904 AGED 76 YEARS
"They Rest from their Labours"
CATHERINE SOPHIA BUCKHURST DIED AUG 6th 1939 IN HER 88th YEAR

ALSO
WALTER
EDWARD
BENJAMIN JESSE
SELINA JANE
INFANT CHILDREN OF
B.J.& A.E. BUCKHURST
INTERRED IN CHATHAM BURIAL GROUND

1871 Census: Of Regent's Place, Grazier, 40 acres, employing 2 men.
Principal Probate Registry: Under £3,000

8. PEDESTALS WITH GIGANTIC FIGURE OF A WOMAN, WITH A BASKET OF FLOWERS AND FLOWERS IN HER HAND. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PORTRAIT OF ANNIE BATCHELLOR, LOOKING RATHER INCONCRUOUS IN CLASSICAL COSTUME AS "FLORA" . THE SCULPTURE IS NOT GOOD, IT IS HEAVY (NOT JUST THE WEIGHT) AND LIFELESS. THE BATCHELLORS LIE UNDER THE COPED STONE.

BATCHELLOR family

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE
WIFE OF RICHARD BATCHELLOR OF DARLAND
DIED OCT 6th 1915 AGED 58 YEARS
"For as the Body without the Spirit is Dead,
So Faith without Works is Dead also" S. James 11v26
ALSO HENRY ARCHIBALD SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC 25th 1931 AGED 53 YEARS

ALSO OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD DAVID BATCHELLOR
BORN SEPT. 7th 1855
DIED JUNE 16th 1937

ALSO
JESSIE ETHEL
BELOVED WIFE OF RICHARD A. C. BATCHELLOR
DIED DECEMBER 14th 1941
AND
RICHARD A. C. BATCHELLOR
DIED SEPT 26th 1967

Richard Batchellor, Senior, 1890 Kelly's Directory, Artesian Well Borer, Mayor of Chatham 1906

SUMMARY OF LONG OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
The obituary writer describes Richard Batchellor, Senior as "...a poor boy who proved himself to be a genius". He became one of the best known artesian well experts in the country and a large landowner in the district.
   Born at Luton, in Chatham, the son of Henry, a well sinker. As a boy he worked on farms and paid the headmaster of Luton School, 2 pence per week to teach him in the evenings.
   In 1872, when he was 16, he was awarded the medal and certificate of the Royal Humane Society, for rescuing a boy from the bottom of an 100 foot well. At 18, he was sent by a London company to Portugal to install deep well pumps. Before he was 20 he owned his own water supply business and had a growing reputation in artesian well engineering. At the age of 19 he had, with his father bored a well for the London, Chatham and Dover at Chatham.
   In 1883 he bored a well for the same company in Gillingham into the Lower Greensand, although some geological opinion doubted that that strata existed there.
   He was contracted to supply water for the Metropolitan Water Board, Metropolitan Asylum Board, Middlesex County Council, Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers, British Portland and other cement makers; also for the Daily Telegraph, News Chronicle, Teape Limited, London and other paper mills.; the Savoy Hotel and other hotels; the Lion, Courage, Fremlin, Budden and Biggs and other breweries. (When the buildings of Budden and Biggs were being demolished the transcriber saw the top of this well, from which water was flowing strongly.) He also worked for principal railways, towns, estates, manufacturers. Large waterworks and corporations.
   Two of his boreholes for Gravesend Corporation produced 14 million gallons per day. Batchellor specialised in completing schemes which had been abandoned by lesser engineers as too difficult !
   He married Miss Annie Glover, daughter of Reuben Glover, in Luton in 1877. They had 2 sons and 1 daughter. Annie Batchellor died in 1915 and Batchellor remarried to Miss Laura Simpson.
   He was appointed Justice of the Peace for the local Division in 1895; he was a member of the West Kent Committee under the Licensing Act, 1910.
   He was High Constable of Chatham, 1897 – 98, and was elected to Chatham's first Town Council and was Mayor of Chatham in 1906–07. He was one of the Rochester Bridge Wardens and Trustee of St. Bartholomew's Hospital and about 1917, presented the hospital with their first X-Ray apparatus.
   He grew hops at Luton and established brickmaking on a large scale, supplying 24 million bricks for the Royal Naval Hospital at Gillingham and 12 million for the Royal Navy Barracks at Chatham.
   He was a Methodists, in earlier years he was a Bible Christian and a Liberal in politics.
   Tributes were paid to Batchellor from the Justices of the local Petty Sessions, one said, "Mr Batchellor was respected by all for the conscientious manner in which he discharged his duties as a magistrate for so many years". A spokesman for the Clerks and staff of the Court, said, "Mr Batchellor had been known to his staff for a good many years and they had always found him kind and courteous to all with whom he came into contact" The Town Clerk, Mr E.B. Lee, speaking on behalf of the solicitors practising at the court, said, "Mr Batchellor was one who had given much of his life in the public good............ he had served the town faithfully and well" Supt. Hickmott said " the police of the Borough felt they had lost areal and true friend and a loyal and good magistrate".Probation Officer, W. J. Bray said, "Mr Batchellor had always been a good friend to the Probation Officers in the court, many times he had come to their aid"

Principal Probate Registry: £112,511 13s 8d

9. COPED GRANITE STONE

IN MEMORY OF
JAMES WILLIAM AUSTEN
OF CHATHAM
BORN JULY 13th 1814
DIED NOVEMBER 14th 1880

ALSO HIS WIFE
ESTHER
BORN MAY 17th 1813
DIED NOV. 14th 1896

AND
OF
CAROLINE
AUSTEN
HIS DAUGHTER
BORN MARCH 23rd 1850
DIED OCTOBER 27th 1881

ALSO
OF
EMILY ESTHER
HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER
DIED FEBRUARY 19th 1913
AGED 69 YEARS

1871 Census: Army and Navy Contractor.
Principal Probate Registry: Under £3,000

10. TALL PEDESTAL TOPPED WITH FIGURE OF AN ANGEL

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
SUSANNAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY JASPER
DIED JULY 11th 1901
AGED 65 YEARS
"Sweet the Sleep she so much Needed,
Free from Suffering, Care and Pain,
Looking on her Face so Peaceful,
Could we wish her Back again"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
HENRY JASPER
DIED FEBRUARY 19th 1907
AGED 68 YEARS
"Lead us to Heaven that we may Share,
Fullness of Joy for Ever there,
Lead us to God our final Rest,
To be with Him, for Ever Blest"
ALSO
HENRY WILLIAM JASPER
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 16th 1915
AGED 55 YEARS
"At Rest"

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN BATHSHEBA JASPER
DIED NOVEMBER 22nd 1883
AGED 73 YEARS
"For now He giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO
ELIZABETH THORPE
DIED MAY 24th 1898
AGED 88 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THE BELOVED CHILDREN OF
HENRY & SUSANNAH JASPER
CLARA
DIED JULY 8th 1875
AGED 7 YEARS & 11 MONTHS
"Folded in the Saviour's Arms,
Safe from every Snare"
ALSO
FLORENCE MARY
DIED MARCH 29th 1879
AGED 1 YEAR
"Though lost to Sight, to Memory ever Dear"
ALSO
STANLEY CHARLES
DIED JULY 9th 1880
AGED 6 MONTHS
"For of Such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
ALSO
ALBERT EDWARD
DIED DECEMBER 27th 1893
AGED 21 YEARS

Henry Jasper, Senior, 1890 Kelly's Directory, Fancy Bread and Biscuit Baker, 26, 123, 240 & 270 Chatham High Street

SUMMARY OF THE OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
"Chatham has lost one of it's most energetic and enterprising businessmen by the death of Mr Henry Jasper".
   It seems that he died from complications following a fractured leg which occurred in the previous year.
   Jasper was what is now called a "workaholic", he rarely took holidays , so devoted was he to his business interests. He was an enterprising individual, utilising all modern appliances. He was a partner in two London bakeries, moving to London for five years in order to be more closely involved. In 1894 he returned to Strood, where he eventually died at his residence, Lynwood.
   He was quick to realise the potential of electricity and was principal shareholder in a business supplying electricity to Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham. But in the light of numerous problems the business was abandoned . The Gillingham plant was taken over by that Corporation, Chatham and Rochester authorities declined to take over their portions and these were transferred to the Kent Electric Power Company.
   Jasper was not deeply involved in local politics but he was a member of the old Court Leet of Chatham and in 1880–82 was High Constable of Chatham. He was a Liberal.
   For some years he was a Deacon of both the Ebeneezer Church Chatham and the Vines Church in Rochester.
   He has 12 children, 7 of whom survived him, 5 daughters and 2 sons.

Principal Probate Registry: £97, 603 0s 4d. Henry Junior, £5,267 16s

11. VOLUTED STONE, ERODED

[ ]
HENRY ALEXANDER
NEWCOMB
OF CHATHAM
BORN 10th MAY 1812 DIED 10th DAY OF APRIL 1874
Illegible Verses
ALSO
ELIZABETH SUSANNAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
[ ] DIED AUG. 19th 1877
Illegible Verse

1873 Post Office Directory: Frederick and Henry Newcomb, Outfitters, 101 High Street

12. FALLEN AND BROKEN HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN PARSONS
BUILDER OF CHATHAM
DIED 1st JULY 1875
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH
HIS WIDOW
DIED 7th NOVEMBER 1880
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN HENRY
ONLY SON OF
JOHN WM & SARAH E. FRANCIS
WHO DIED 11th JUNE 1881 (SUDDENLY)
AGED 10 YEARS

13. FALLEN AND BROKEN HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
MARY WELLSTEED
WHO DIED [                ] FAITH AND HOPE
[                             ] IN MORNING
[                                                   ]
[                         APRIL 1st ?1877
IN THE 70th YEAR OF HER AGE

14. RED GRANITE COPED STONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
THE WIFE OF JAMES BREEZE
BORN DECEMBER 1823 DIED JANUARY
"Gone Home"

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES BREEZE
WHO FELL ASLEEP [ ] DECEMBER 1899
AGED 71 YEARS
"At Rest"

ALSO
MARY
BREEZE
ONLY SISTER OF
JAMES BREEZE
WHO DIED 22nd MAY 1907
AGED 83 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

James Breeze, Councillor on Chatham Council, 1873 Post Office Directory and 1881 Census, Landlord of the York Tavern and Railway Inn, Ordnance Place.

SUMMARY OF THE OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
James Breeze died from heart disease. Born in Queenborough, where his father was a non conformist minister. He lived in London and Windsor before settling in Chatham. When a young man he was in charge of the canteen at Fort Pitt, Chatham and proprietor of the York Hotel, Chatham, where he remained for 30 years.
   He had been a member of the Local Board of Health and until a month before his death, was Councillor for St. John's Ward. He served for 24 years on the Medway Board of Guardians and 18 years was a member of the Chatham Local Guardians and was for 7 years prior to his death, a director of the local Water Works. He was a member of the old Court Leet of Chatham and in 1874 was High Constable of Chatham; he was a "staunch" Conservative. "To many the deceased gentleman probably appeared to be somewhat brusque in his manner, but those who knew him best can testify as to his kind and charitable disposition".
   Tribute from the Mayor, ".......Mr Breeze was nearly thirty years on the governing body of the borough, and up to within the last year of two no one paid greater attention to his duties than he did"
   The Chairman of the Medway Board, Mr Stigant, said, "........ he never knew a man of more generous disposition than Mr Breeze......"
   Mr Hill of the Medway Board, said, "........he had known Mr Breeze for 50 years or more and a more genial good natured man never lived".
   The Board Chairman said, "........never once had Mr Mr Breeze candidature for public office been rejected by the electors--- a unique record for the town where party feelings ran so high".

Principal Probate Registry: £7,912 9s 1d

15. COPED STONE

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH MULLINGER
WHO DIED AUGUST 2nd 1871
IN THE 70th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO ANN WIDOW OF WILLIAM HIGGINS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED JANUARY [ ]

ALSO OF
REBECCA WIFE OF EDWARD MULLINGER
BORN 22nd DECEMBER 1803 DIED 1st JUNE 18[78]
"In Thy Presence is the Fullness of Joy"
ALSO EDWARD MULLINGER HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
BORN DECEMBER 1799 DIED 17th OCTOBER 1886
"He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"

ALSO
OF
ELIZABETH JANE
DAUGHTER OF
EDWARD & REBECCA MULLINGER
BORN DEC 10th 1835 DIED NOV 1st 1912

ALSO
OF
SARAH BATE
DAUGHTER OF
EDWARD & REBECCA MULLINGER
BORN 13th JAN 183[ ] DIED OCT 14th 1900

Edward Mullinger, Principal Probate Registry: £162

16. VOLUTED STONE

[ ]
GABRIEL FRENCH
WHO DIED THE [ ] DAY OF MAY 1873
AGED [5]6 YEARS
(Illegible Verses)
ALSO OF MARIA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th? JUNE 18[73]
AGED 21 YEARS
(Illegible Verse)
ALSO OF
SARAH HARRIETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
GABRIEL FRENCH
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1881
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO OF
JOHN FRENCH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN BERMUDA
JANUARY 3rd 1884?
AGED 32 ? YEARS

1838 Wright's Directory, Pharmacist 293 High Street; 1873 Post Office Directory, as 1838
Principal Probate Registry: Under £1,500. Will passed to the P.P.R. In 1881.

17. TALL PEDESTAL WITH URN

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM
THOMAS COOPER
WHO
ENTERED INTO REST
MAY 13th 1910
AGED 70 YEARS
"Sudden Death, Sudden Glory"
ALSO HIS WIFE
REBECCA ANN
WHO
ENTERED INTO REST
MARCH 29th 1936
AGED 78 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO OF
CHARLES HENRY
THE YOUNGER SON OF
WILLIAM THOMAS
AND
REBECCA ANN COOPER
DIED 17th FEB 1913
AGED 18 YEARS
"He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"

1890 Kelly's Directory, Butcher 227 High Street.

SECTIONS J, K AND N THERE IS NO INDICATION ON THE GROUND OF THESE
SECTIONS, SO THEY ARE TREATED AS ONE

SECTION J, K & N FROM THE NORTH

18. VOLUTED STONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM KEATING CUNNINGHAM
LATE OF 35 ROBERT STREET, CHELSEA
ONE OF HER MAJESTY'S BODYGUARD AT ST. JAMES
HE SERVED WITH THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION
OF 1839 – 1843 ON BOARD H.M.S. TERROR
UNDER ADMIRAL SIR JAMES C. CROSS AND THE
LATE CAPTAIN R.M. CROZIER, R.N.
DIED AT HIS RESIDENCE BARNFIELD HOUSE
GILLINGHAM 28th NOVEMBER 1884
AGED 72 YEARS
DEEPLY MOURNED BY HIS DEVOTED SORROWING WIDOW
AND REGRETTED BY A LARGE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO
ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 2nd 1890
AGED 71 YEARS
"For He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"

19. CRUCIFORM COPED STONE

ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF SARAH PIPER
DEEPLY MOURNED
WHO DIED 18th FEBY. 1895 AGED 80 YEARS
"Gone but but Forgotten"

1861 Census: Millwright at Gillingham; 1881 Census: Retired Millwright also in Gillingham, born Chatham
Principal Probate Registry: £143

20. CRUCIFORM COPED RED GRANITE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARIA CATHERINE WIFE OF HENRY THOMAS R.N.
BORN 4th SEPTEMBER 1824 DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1893
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY THOMAS
BORN 1[ ] APRIL 1820 DIED DIED 8th MARCH 1903
ALSO MARIA CATHERINE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN 8th OCTOBER 1858 DIED 26th DECEMBER 1860
INTERRED IN CHATHAM BURIAL GROUND

ALSO JACOB JAMES THOMAS CHIEF ENGINEER R.N.P.
SON
BORN AUGUST [ ] 1861 DIED AUGUST 3rd 1894
ALSO HENRY JOHN MASTER ARTIFICER ? R.N.
ELDER SON
BORN DECEMBER 29th 1853 DIED AT SEA MAY 26th 1907
ALSO SOPHIA ANN THOMAS DAUGHTER
BORN NOVEMBER? 1858 ? DIED FEBRUARY [ ] 1935

21. HIGH COPED STONE

RALPH CARR
LATE CAPTAIN ROYAL MARINES LIGHT INFANTRY
DIED APRIL 26th 1873 AGED 78 YEARS
THIS TOMB IS ERECTED TO HIS MEMORY BY HIS NEPHEW
W. S. CARR STANDISH

Principal Probate Registry: Under £800

22. TALL PEDESTAL AND CROSS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE WILLIAM
DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND
OF
LILIAN CHURCH
WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 13th 1895
AGED 29
"Not our Will but Thine be Done"

Principal Probate Registry: £1,978 1s 6d

23. SEMI CIRCULAR CRUCIFORM COPED

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN WALTER THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF HARRIETT WELLS
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP ON MARCH 7th 1908 IN HIS 61st YEAR
"Jesus Liver of my Soul"
ALSO THE ABOVE HARRIETT WELLS
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP ON FEBRUARY 18th 1923 AGED 75 YEARS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELLEN WELLS
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 12th 1911 AGED 57 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

1881 Census: Baker 42 Luton Road

24. COPED STONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN GEORGE WELLS
WHO PEACEFULLY ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 26th 1889
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN GEORGE WELLS
WHO DIED 3rd APRIL 1897 AGED 78 YEARS

ALSO EMMA ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JOHN G. AND MARY A. WELLS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST NOVEMBER 27th 1921
AGED 72 YEARS

1881 Census and 1874 Post Office Directory, Baker 7 Fair Row, Chatham

25. FOUR STEPPED LEDGERS AND HORIZONTAL CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES WITHECOMB OF CHATHAM AND STROOD
BORN 3rd DECEMBER 1805 DIED 1st JULY 1892
ALSO MARY WIDOW OF THE ABOVE CHARLES WITHECOMB
BORN 20th OCTOBER 1816 DIED 11th JANUARY 1897

TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF
ELLEN (NELLIE) YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF CHARLES AND MARY WITHECOMB
BORN AUGUST 20th 1857 FELL ASLEEP NEW YEAR'S MORN 1888
ALSO
ELIZABETH SARAH
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE CHARLES AND MARY WITHECOMB
BORN NOVEMBER 23rd 1847
ENTERED INTO REST APRIL 28th 1906

1874 Post Office Directory, at Strood, Leather Seller; 1881 Census and 1890 Kelly's Directory, 6 Fair Row, Chatham, Leather Seller and Currier. Agent for Whittington Life Insurance.

26. SIMILAR TO 25 (GREY GRANITE)

TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF
GEORGE ROBBINS VINEY THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARY VINEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 24th 1813 AGED 73 YEARS
"Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY WIDOW OF GEORGE ROBBINS VINEY
DIED 1st APRIL 1928 AGED 86 YEARS

SUMMARY OF OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
Alderman Viney died from heart failure. He was born in Rochester and educated at the Mathematical School of that city. He was apprenticed to the late Councillor, John Cole, Pawnbroker and Silversmith in Rochester.
   Viney started his own business with George Stevens in 1865 and retired in 1895.
   He was said to be a man of a genial and generous disposition. "In every way he was fair and straight forward to everybody, and was one of the best type of citizen."
   He was elected to Chatham Town Council for St. John's Ward in 1891, elected an Alderman in 1902 and for a further 6 years in 1908 and was Mayor of Chatham in 1899. During his mayoralty the new Town Hall was opened by Lord Roseberry (January 1900). He was involved in the administration of the Poor Law and was a member of the Board of Guardians, 1893 – 98.
   Director of a Water Works Company from 1899 and held several other public offices.
A strong Conservative, he was Chairman of the Chatham Constitutional Club. A churchwarden of St. John's Church and also involved in many Friendly Societies, the Chatham Nursing Association, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and other charitable organizations.
Interested in sport, especially cricket.
He married the elder daughter of Charles Withecomb, (see no. 25).
The Mayor, William Paine, paid tribute and spoke of "his genial manner and kindness of heart".
From Alderman Whyman, "......they all knew that the kindness of Alderman and Mrs Viney was proverbial"

1890 Kelly's Directory: Pawnbroker, 213 Chatham High Street
Principal Probate Registry: £5,798 11s 10d

27. VOLUTED STONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN BUSH
WHO DIED 5th OF JANUARY 1895
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st MAY 1913
AGED 87 YEARS

1881 Census: Retired Builder, 98 Luton Road
Principal Probate Registry: £385 10s 10d

28. COPED STONE

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF G. W. JARVIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 2nd 1889
AGED 53 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord"
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANE SOPHIA JARVIS ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 7th 1906 AGED 48 YEARS

ALSO IN EVER LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
GEORGE WILLIAM JARVIS
(BEST OF FATHERS)
ENTERED INTO REST DECEMBER 15th 1904
AGED 81 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
"I heard the voice of Jesus saying,
"Come unto me and Rest""

1890 Kelly's Directory, Baker of 31 Best Street ?

29. CRUCIFORM COPED RED GRANITE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED THOMAS RANDALL
BORN MAY 1st 1844 DIED NOVEMBER 26th 1893

ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN
WIDOW OF ALFRED THOMAS RANDALL
AND THIRD DAUGHTER OF THE LATE CHARLES & MARY WITHECOMB
DIED DECEMBER 21st 1902 AGED 53 YEARS

1881 Census: Auctioneer, 338 High Street
Principal Probate Registry: £128 14s 7d

30. PEDESTALS AND TALL "CELTIC" CROSS

IN EVER DEAR MEMORY OF
HENRY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ELIZABETH SPURRIER
DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1899 AGED 56 YEARS
"Could Love have stayed thee thou hast never Fled"
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
HENRY SPURRIER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
SEPT. 2nd 1906 AGED AGED 56
"Wherefore should we Weep,
Not our ? The Dear all His,
And God's Beloved Sleep,
In Heaven's Gate of Bliss."

SUMMARY OF OBITUARY IN CHATHAM OBSERVER
Henry Spurrier died of complications following surgery. He had lived in Chatham only for five years, taking over the "Sun Hotel", Chatham, in 1884. Before this he ran an hotel at Deal, ("The Black Horse"), prior to this he was in the slate business at Folkestone.
   His time at the "Sun" was so successful that he purchased the freehold recently, he had also run the "Mitre Hotel", also in Chatham.
   Six years before his death, he was elected to Chatham Council for St. Mary's Ward, he was a Conservative, but not dogmatically so. He was for some time on the Board of Guardians; he was a Director of the Rochester and Chatham Savings Bank and a Director of the Chatham Constitutional Club.
   Tribute from the Mayor of Chatham, ".....not only had the family been deprived of a good husband and excellent father, but the Borough had lost a good citizen, whose memory would be cherished by his colleagues on the council and by his brother tradesmen ("hear, hear")"

31. TALL GRANITE PEDESTAL AND DRAPED URN, STONE POSTS AND "IRON" ROPE

FILLEY monument

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
CATHERINE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED HENRY FILLEY
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP
MAY 29th 1898
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED HENRY FILLEY
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
SEPT. 21st 1909
AGED 66 YEARS
"And he was Not, for God Took him

SUMMARY OF CHATHAM OBSERVER OBITUARY
Filley died of heart failure at his home, "Belle View", New Road, Chatham.
   Born in Gillingham in August 1843, the son of a Fisherman who was prominent in the Rochester Oyster Fishery, the first man from the area to visit Falmouth and Dartmouth to buy "spats" to lay in the River Medway, spending £1,000 in one season. He was also salesman for the Oyster Fishery at Billingsgate Market.
    Alfred was apprenticed to the late Mr Andrews, Carpenter and Joiner, whose business was under St. Margaret's Banks, Rochester. When his time was served he was employed by John Foord for a year and assisted in building the Royal Marine Officers Quarters.
   He took over the "Amalgamation Inn" in Strood; after a time he left and started a furniture business, also in Strood. He also attained a valuer's and estate agent's license. In 1882 he moved to Layfield Row, Gillingham for his children's health. At this time he started a building business in Gundulph Road, Chatham. The first project of his new company was Admiralty Terrace at Wood Street, Brompton. He built a number of houses in New Road, Chatham, including Catherine Villa, where he lived for some years. He built houses at Mid Kent Terrace and 100 houses and the "Greyhound" public house, in Rochester Avenue, all in Rochester. When he died he still owned 42 of these houses.
   He was appointed agent for Meux's Brewery in 1891.
   A member of the Medway Board of Guardians since 1895 and he was Director of the Gillingham, Chatham and Rochester Water Company; in 1901 he was appointed Mayor's Bailiff of the Rochester Fishery and was a Freeman of the river.
   In 1866 he married Catherine Castle and had 3 sons and 4 daughters, who survive him, his wife died in 1898and he remarried in 1900 to Miss Coleman. He was a lover of sports, especially cricket and football.
   "...A man of considerable business ability, the late Mr Filley owed much of his success in life to his perseverance and grit"
   "Much of his spare time was spent in his garden among his roses of which he was very proud. He had a kindly disposition ...... displayed by his generous treatment of the aged fishermen and the poor widows of freemen of the river".
   ".....For several years past it has been his custom to entertain these old people in the Guildhall and to make them monetary presents........" (at Christmas time).

Principal Probate Registry: £30,884 14s 1d

32. COPED STONE

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS HILLS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 22nd NOVEMBER 1876
AGED 58 YEARS
THE DECEASED WAS FOR 25 YEARS ONE OF THE CORONERS FOR KENT

ALSO
ELIZABETH BECK HILLS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] JULY 1886
AGED 7[9] YEARS

ALSO
ANNE HILLS
WHO DIED 9th MARCH 1870 ?
AGED [ ] YEARS

ALSO
MARY SARAH
HILLS DAUGHTER
AUG. 11th 1880?

1874 Post Office Directory: Solicitor, New Road, Clerk to Board of Health and Burial Board.
Principal Probate Registry: Under £20,000

33. COPED STONE

IN MEMORY OF
LIEUT. COL. A.A.R. WOLRIGE
LATE BARRACK MASTER R.M.L.I
WHO DIED 11th JULY 1881 IN HIS 95th YEAR
A TRIBUTE OF LOVE FROM HIS WIFE AND
CHILDREN
ALSO FLEMINA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 8th MARCH 1888 IN HER 83rd YEAR
"The Storm of Life is Over" "She has Entered into Rest"

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES 2nd SON OF LIEUT. COL. A.A.R. AND FLEMINA WOLRIGE
WHO DIED 23rd JUNE 1884 AGED 57 YEARS
AND WAS INTERRED IN AUSTRALIA
ALSO ALFRED 8th SON OF THE ABOVE A.A.R. AND FLEMINA WOLRIGE
WHO DIED 28th JUNE 1893 AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA 2nd DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE A.A.R. AND FLEMINA WOLRIGE
WHO DIED 29th NOV. 1915 AGED 80 YEARS

Principal Probate Registry: Lt. Col. Wolrige, of Gibraltar Terrace, £2,395 13s; Alfred Wolrige, of Whittaker's Terrace, Gentleman, £138.

34. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN HENRY JENNINGS
WHO DIED SEPT. 9th 1914
AGED 43 YEARS
"Grant Him, O Lord, Eternal Rest and may
Perpetual Light Shine upon Him"

1911 Census: Meat Contractor's Agent. (Unmarried)

35. PINK GRANITE COPED

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MARIA GOLD
THE LOVING WIFE OF OLIVER WHEATON
WHO WAS CALLED HOME IN HER SLEEP
JANUARY 20th 1916 IN HER 75th YEAR
"At Rest in Jesus"

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OLIVER WHEATON
FEBRUARY 11th 1925 IN HIS 83rd YEAR
"Fear not for He has Redeemed Thee"

ALSO
OF
ANNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
R.C. GOLD
WHO FELL ASLEEP
NOV. 29th 1922
AGED 55 YEARS
"Sleep on Beloved"

ALSO
OF
RICHARD
CHARLES GOLD
WHO FELL ASLEEP
MARCH 6th 1928
AGED 63 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

1890 Kelly's Directory: Oliver Wheaton, Grocer, 329 High Street; Principal Probate Registry: Of New Road, £4,132 16s 6d. 1911 Census: Richard Gold, Draughtsman, (Ship), H.M. Dockyard. Principal Probate Registry: Of Delce Road, £1,690 5s 7d.

36. GRANITE PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN HOLAND
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM KING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON
JANY. 1St 1911 IN HER 59th YEAR
"At Rest"
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SIMMONDS KING
LIEUT. 1st HERTS. REGT.
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED [Obscured by heavy fallen cross] 1917
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM KING J.P.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON OCTOBER 14th 1937
IN HIS 89th YEAR

SUMMARY OF THE OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM NEWS
One of the first members of Gillingham Council, retired builder, William King died at his house, "Deolali" , Maidstone Road, Chatham., after 2 weeks illness.
For the Last 28 years he was a Director of the Chatham Reliance Building Society and, from about 1929, was Chairman. He was also Vice Chairman of the Chatham Water Works Company. Appointed a J. P. in 1914, the oldest magistrate in the country. One of the Rochester Bridge Wardens and on the Board of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester.
He was a member of the Chatham Bowling Club and Chatham Masonic Club. In his younger days, he was a member of the Kent Artillery Volunteers and, in 1873 won first prize in the carbine shooting competition. Survived by a son, George and a daughter (surname illegible).

37. SEMI CIRCULAR, CRUCIFORM STONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT EVERITT
WHO DIED JUNE 29th 1909 IN HIS 64th YEAR
"He brought down my Strength in my Journey and Shortened my Days"

THIS STONE WAS
ERECTED BY HIS WIDOW
THE FAMILY GRAVE OF A.M. EVERITT
AND HER GRANDCHILDREN DAY

1881 Census: Engine Fitter of Best Town, Cage Lane

38. TALL PEDESTAL AND CROSS

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ADA ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
HENRY JOHN FILLEY
AND SECOND DAUGHTER OF
ARCHIBALD AND ALICE PEARSON
WHO DIED MAY 24th 1907
AGED 34 YEARS
"He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ARCHIBALD BROWN PEARSON
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
APRIL 21st 1908
AGED 62 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO THE ABOVE ALICE HANNAH
BELOVED WIFE OF
AGOSTINO PELLEGRINI
WHO DIED AUGUST 30th 1925
IN HER 74th YEAR
"God be with you until we Meet again"

SUMMARY OF INQUEST INTO DEATH OF ARCHIBALD PEARSON THE CHATHAM NEWS
The inquest was held at the Guildhall, Rochester. The Coroner was J.M. Stedman and the Jury Foreman, George Bennett.
   Pearson was a well known resident of Chatham and the owner of considerable property.
   His body was found in the River Medway off the Esplanade Pier, the previous Tuesday morning. Pearson had left home at 6.45 a.m., for walk before breakfast, apparently in a good mood.
   Alice Pearson, the widow, said that her husband was formerly a Licensed Victualler and owned houses. He was in good health but earlier in the year had been unwell with influenza.
   The Coroner asked Mrs Pearson if her husband suffered with depression, Mrs Pearson said he did a little during the influenza. The Coroner asked if there were any other troubles, Mrs Pearson said that they had lost a daughter in May, the previous year. Mr Pearson was, naturally affected by this. She had not found any note from her husband in the house. The Coroner asked if he had ever said he was tired of life, Mrs Pearson said never.
   In reply to the Foreman, Mrs Pearson said it was not unusual for her husband to go for early morning walks before breakfast.
   Richard Egan of Thomas Street, Rochester, found Pearson's body, face down on the mud and covered by the water, 5 or 6 feet from the pier, the tide was 1½ hours from full ebb. The Corner asked witness if the steps from the pier were slippery, Egan said that they were.
   Foreman of the Jury added that the steps and flats (pontoons), were slippery and it was easy to slip over.
   P.C. Lipscombe went to the pier with P.C. Blakeley and assisted in taking the body to the City Mortuary. In the pockets were some notes addressed to deceased, one from a tenant asking for more time to pay rent.
   Dr. A.T. Franklyn Brown , Police Surgeon, saw the body at 08.30. Deceased had entered water alive and death was due to drowning. Mrs Pearson identified the stick and hat found on the pier as her husband's, which he had when he left the house.
   The Coroner summed up and expressed his sympathy to Mrs Pearson.
   An Open Verdict was delivered, there being no evidence to show how deceased got into the river.
The Foreman expressed sympathy to the family and said he had known the deceased for 20 years, he always found him to be a "very agreeable man".
   The Coroner had also known the deceased for many years and the death came as a great surprise to him.

1881 Census: Archibald Pearson, Retired Smith, (wife Alice) 35 New Road, Chatham.
Principal Probate Registry: Effects £4,377 11s 4d

OBITUARY OF AGOSTINO PELLEGRINI IN THE CHATHAM NEWS
"Mr A Pellegrini
Chatham has lost a familiar personality in the death, at the age of 77, of Mr Agostino Pellegrini, of 45 Gerard Avenue, Rochester.
   Of Italian birth, Mr Pellegrini had been a resident of the district for over 60 years and was naturalised in 1927. A modeller by profession, his work included the repair and renovation of the Crucifix and Stations of the Cross at St. Michael's, Chatham, to which church he was a generous benefactor.
   He was especially well – known as a member of the Chatham Bowling Club and the Chatham Constitutional Club and took part in the Davis Cup Competition.
   His wife predeceased him about ten years ago (sic) and he is survived by two sons.
   The funeral took place at Chatham Old Cemetery on Monday, preceded by a service at St. Michael's Church where the Rector (the Rev. Cannon T. Ryan) officiated. The Rev. Father D.W. Casey performed the last sad rite at the interment.
   The mourners were Messrs Ernest and Leonard Pellegrini (sons), Leo Pellegrini (nephew), Henry Cheetham and Robert Flood (brothers in law) and George Groves (nephew)."

39. TALL PEDESTAL AND ANGEL

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN SMITH
WHO DIED AT "INGLESIDE"
APRIL 8th 1899 AGED 49
"To be with God, which ids Far Better"
ALSO
TO MY WELL BELOVED WIFE
AUGUSTA
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1932
AGED 76
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
MY BELOVED HUSBAND
EDWIN SMITH
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1944 AGED 95
"Awaiting the Reunion"

ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ELSIE SMITH
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
EDWIN SMITH
BORN NOVEMBER 23rd 1883
DIED NOVEMBER 16th 1946
AND OF
ELLEN MAY
DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN SMITH
DIED APRIL 4th 1949
AGED 67 YEARS
"At Rest"

1881 Census: Grocer and Wine Merchant, High Street

40. COPED STONE

IN MEMORY OF
HENRY FOSTER
BORN 9th FEBRUARY 1819
DIED 9th MAY 1885

IN MEMORY OF
JANE
THE WIFE OF
HENRY FOSTER
WHO DIED APRIL 20th 1884
AGED 76 YEARS

1882 Kelly's Directory: Book Seller, Stationer, Printer and owner of the Chatham News.
1881 Census: Of 31 Luton Road, employer of 8 men.

41. ROCKS AND CROSS

IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH WM.
CHALMERS
DIED NOV. 17th 1918
IN HIS 73rd YEAR
"Rest in the Lord"

MAY AND HILDA
CHALMERS
AGED 24 YEARS
1901 AGED 21 YEARS
"They were Lovely and
Pleasant in Life and in Death
They were not Divided"

1882 Kelly's Directory: Ironmonger and Oilman, 294 High Street.

42. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ADA BOXALL
WHO PASSED FROM THIS LIFE
MARCH 14th 1903
AGED 50 YEARS
"Her Children Arise up and call her Blessed,
Her Husband also and he Praiseth Her"
ALSO OF HER HUSBAND
CHARLES EDWARD BOXALL
FOR MANY YEARS HEADMASTER OF
ST. JOHN'S BOYS' SCHOOL
WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE 28th FEBRUARY 1923
IN HIS 70th YEAR
"Father into thy Hands"
"Snapped the Heart Strings, but Melodies still,
In Memories come, our sad Hearts to Fill,
Each Sunrise and each Sunset brings nearer the Time,
When we too, shall be hearing the Paradise Chime,
And know Sweet Reunion in Love Divine"
ALSO OF FRANK STUART BOXALL
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WHO DIED IN HIS 72nd YEAR
27th JUNE 1956

43. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
ALFRED THORTON
BORN 15th NOVEMBER 1830
DIED 24th JANUARY 1896
"Tis Jesus calls me on,
To Perfect Faith and Love,
To Perfect Hope and Peace and Trust,
For Earth and Heaven Above"
ALSO OF CAROLINE THORTON
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 6th 1925
AGED 91 YEARS
"She Suffered Patiently and Long,
Her Hope was Bright her Faith was Strong,
The Peace of Jesus filled her Breast,
And in His Arms she Sank to Rest".
ALSO OF CLEMEMT THORNTON
WHO FELL ASLEEP DECEMBER 14th 1850
AGED 74 YEARS

1881 Census: 2 Fowle's Place, Tailor, employing 2 boys

44. GRANITE PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERICK ALEXANDER BRIGGS
WHO PASSED AWAY AT BRIGHTON
NOV. 15th 1900
AGED 35 YEARS
"Rest in the Lord"
ALSO
MARGARET ROSE BRIGGS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED AT BRIGHTON
12th MARCH 1932
AGED 65 YEARS

ALSO
CYRIL FREDERICK
DIED JUNE 30th 1895
AGED 6 MONTHS
AND
ALBERT FREDERICK
DIED DEC. 15th 1896
AGED 7 DAYS
CHILDREN OF
FREDERICK & ROSE BRIGGS

ALSO
FREDERICK ALBERT
BRIGGS
WHO WAS
KILLED WHILE? AT
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
JUNE ? 8Th 1930
AGED 33 YEARS

45. COPED STONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN MULDER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 7th JUNE 1894
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE JOHN MULDER
WHO PASSED AWAY 16th FEBRUARY 1927
IN HIS 84th YEAR

ALSO EMILY LOUISA MULDER
WHO PASSED AWAY 28th JUNE 1954
AGED 88 YEARS
THE MOST DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN MULDER

1891 Census: Licensed Victualler

46. COPED STONE

ROSE ANNIE DAUGHTER
1st DECEMBER 1954 AGED 81 YEARS

ALSO EDITH CAROLINE JANE
DAUGHTER OF J.C. WILDISH
WHO DIED 6th MARCH 1905 AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO ADE MARIE
DAUGHTER OF J.C. WILDISH
WHO DIED 17th DECEMBER 1907 AGED 27 YEARS

47. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FLORENCE ELLEN GRACE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
SEPTEMBER 4th 1912
AGED 49 YEARS
"Where is Death's Sting, where Grave's Victory "

48. DISPLACED PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN

IN EVER LOVING
MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE LAW THORP
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
1st MARCH 1908 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
[GEORGE LAW THORP]
[WHO FELL ASLEEP]
[ 1909]
[AGED 77 YEARS]

ALSO THEIR SON
FREDERICK WILLIAM
DIED 28th JUNE 1902 AGED 29
INTERRED AT ALLINGTON
ALSO OF THEIR DAUGHTER
CLARRISA MAY THORP
WHO DIED 10th OCTOBER 1923
AGED 54 YEARS

ALSO OF THEIR GRAND DAUGHTER
ROSE HELEN MARY McCAUD
WHO DIED 3rd OCT. 1924
IN HER 26th YEAR

49. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH MARY GIFFORD
(WHEATLEY)
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 13th 1911
AGED 71 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO EDWARD NICHOL
BELOVED HUSBAND OF
JANE GIFFORD
WHO DIED MAY 5th 1942
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1963
AGED 89 YEARS

50. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD EWART
BILLINGHURST
DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1900 AGED 45 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus"
ALSO OF
JOHN THOMAS BILLINGHURST
WHO DIED [ ] 1903 AGED 65 YEARS
AND OF EDITH ALICE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th JAN. 1949 AGED 82 YEARS

1891 Census: Edward Ewart, Licensed Victualler, Hardstown. 1901 Census: John, Licensed Victualler, Licensed Victualler, Coleman Street.

51. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEVOTED MOTHER
ANN JANE BARNES
WHO DIED 1916 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO OF HER DEAR CHILDREN
THOMAS WILLIAM BARNES
DIED 1893 AGED 23 YEARS
ELIZABETH BARNES
DIED 1898 AGED 12 YEARS
HENRY JOHN BARNES
DIED 1898 AGED 26 YEARS
ANNIE JANE DOWLING
DIED 1907 AGED 28 YEARS
ROBERT JAMES BARNES
DIED 1919 AGED 43 YEARS

ALSO ERNEST ALBERT SON OF WILLIAM ERNEST BARNES DIED 8th JUNE 1939 AGED 21 YEARS

1891 Census: Thomas and Henry Labourer in Shipyard, 1911 Census: Robert, Coach Builder (Rail) at Ashford?

52. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FRANCIS FURMIN
DIED 22nd JAN. 1905
AGED 66
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 3rd JULY 1919
AGED 77
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

53. PEDESTALS AND TALL CROSS

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
FREDERIC VINCENT GODFREY BIRD
COLONEL COMMANDANT
CHATHAM DIVISION ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 29th DECEMBER 1899
AND OF ANNE NARCISSE BLISE HIS WIFE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 23rd JANUARY 1900
ERECTED BY HIS BROTHER OFFICERS

ALSO TO THEIR THIRD SON
LENNOX GODFREY BIRD D.S.O., O.B.E.
LATE COMMANDANT H.K.V.D.C.
WHO DIED 31st MARCH 1954
ALSO JEAN LENNOX BIRD
DAUGHTER OF LENNOX GODFREY BIRD

FUNERAL OF COL. BIRD AS REPORTED IN THE TIMES
"The remains of Colonel – Commandant Frederick Vincent Godfrey Bird of the Chatham Division of the Royal Marines, who died on Friday from paralysis, were interred with full military honours in Chatham Cemetery yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of people. The funeral cortège was headed by a firing party of Royal Marines, numbering 400 rank and file under the command of Colonel Chapman. The coffin was carried on a gun carriage, drawn by six horses, and was followed by the family mourners, the officers, warrant officers, and non commissioned officers of the division, together with many naval and military officers, including Admiral Sir Nathaniel Bowda-Smith, Commander in Chief at the Nore, Rear Admiral S.C. Holland, Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard, Major General G.H.T. Colwell, etc."

54. PEDESTALS AND TALL CROSS

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
ALBERT EVELYN HOUGHTON
LIEUTENANT COLONEL ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
WHO WAS KILLED BY A FALL FROM HIS HORSE
16th SEPTEMBER 1899 AGED 43 YEARS
ERECTED BY HIS BROTHER OFFICERS

SUMMARY OF INQUEST IN CHATHAM OBSERVER
"One of the most popular officers of the district", was taking part in a Brigade Drill of the Royal Marines on the Great Lines. His horse became restive, probably alarmed by the sound of gunfire. Trying to pull the horse up, Houghton was thrown, striking his head and sustaining a serious injury. He was taken to the Melville Hospital and died that afternoon. Houghton was a bachelor, who lived with his sister at Royal Marines Terrace. He was the son of the late William Houghton, a Surgeon and was born on 25th June 1856.
He joined the Royal Marines in 1873 as a Lieutenant and was a Lieutenant Colonel by 1898, he had no war service.
   The Coroner at the inquest at the above hospital was Mr W.J. Harris, the Jury Foreman was Mr J. Brown. Mr R.A. Arnold represented the Admiralty and Col. Adair the Chatham Division of the Royal Marines.
   Dr. Thorne, a cousin by marriage, identified the body.
   Private George Rendell was groom to the deceased, he said the horse "took charge" and the deceased was trying to control it when he fell. The Coroner asked last witness, "what did the character of the horse ?"; Rendell replied, "it was very quiet in the stables....... it had the habit of putting it's head between it's legs".
Coroner, "Have you known it to shy before ?"; Rendell, "it shied a little but not very much". Col. Houghton had had the horse about 9 months and was aware of the horse's peculiarities.
   Juror Mr W. Savage asked about a rumour that this was the same horse that threw and killed Col. Heggate?
   The Coroner said that the horse had been bought from Col Heggate but was not the same horse.
   Col. Adair stated that the horse was in the habit of putting it's head between it's legs and was difficult to pull up. Mr W. Senter, Surgeon, gave evidence that the skull was fractured at it's base and deceased died at 1.40 p.m.; cause of death was the fracture and haemorrhage, deceased did not recover consciousness, so did not suffer.
   Verdict of the Jury, "Accidental Death".
   The Coroner remarked that this was the 4th officer of the garrison to died as the result of an accident in the last few months.

55. PEDESTALS AND TALL CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST FREDERIC DAVID
CAPT. & BREVET LIEUT. COLONEL
R.M.L.I. & EGYPTIAN ARMY
BORN NOVEMBER 19th 1862
ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 30th 1898
"God shall wipe away all Tears from their Eyes,
[ ]
[ ]
"O Happy Saint for ever Blest,
At Jesus feet how Safe you Rest"

56. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HILDA
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
MAJOR H.H. ROBERTS ROYAL MARINES LIGHT INFANTRY
WHO PASSED AWAY 26th OCTOBER 1897
[ ]

RITA
INFANT DAUGHTER OF
CAPTAIN & MRS H.H. ROBERTS
BORN AND DIED 16th JULY 1896
"Suffer Little Children to come unto Me"

57. HEADSTONE AND CURBS, LARGE PLOT

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN SOPHIA
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND HARRIET PLUMMER
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1887
IN HER 20th YEAR
"She Sleeps in Jesus"
ALSO
JAMES W. PLUMMER
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
SHIP'S STEWARD H.M.S. SNIPE? WHO DROWNED AT CHINA
BY THE CAPSIZING OF A BOAT IN A BLIZZARD
30th JANUARY 1903
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO
FRED PLUMMER
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUGUST 18th 1905
IN HIS 24th YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES PLUMMER
DIED OCTOBER? 1908
AGED 69 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF
HARRIET PLUMMER
WHO DIED APRIL 15th 1909
AGED 62 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"
ALSO JOHN THOMAS
SON OF THE ABOVE
J. AND H. PLUMMER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1920
AGED 36 YEARS

ALSO OF THOMAS ALBERT WHO FELL ASLEEP 22nd NOVEMBER 1929 AGED ? YEARS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGINA GILBERT DIED 1st JUNE 1955 AGED 83 YEARS

1881 Census: James Plummer, Beer House Keeper, "Halfway House", Enon Place.
1882 Kelly's Directory: Beer Retailer, 99 Brook

58. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN ISAIAH POPE
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
NOVEMBER 24th
1910
IN HER 82nd YEAR
[ALSO JOHN ISAIAH POPE]
WHO DIED 1921]
[AGED 90 YEARS]

ALSO
ALICE AMELIA
POPE
WHO PASSED AWAY
APRIL 26th 1953
AGED 84 YEARS
"Until we Meet Again"

ALSO
FLORA POPE
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
J.I. AND M. POPE
WHO DIED 31st MAY 1930
AGED 59 YEARS

1881 Census and 1882 Kelly's Directory, John Isaiah Pope, Inspector of Weights and Measures

59. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE BENNETT ROBSON
BORN 28th AUGUST 1837
ENTERED INTO REST 17th JULY 1898
ALSO
GEORGE JAMES ROBSON
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN 24th DEC 1870
FELL ASLEEP 8th JAN 1871
ALSO
ANNIE ELIZA ROBSON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN 17th JAN 1872
PASSED TO REST 11th APRIL 1885
ALSO ELIZA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
GEORGE BENNETT ROBSON
BORN 13th MAY 1840
ENTERED INTO REST 10th MARCH 1924
ALSO
CLARA EMILY ROBSON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN 2nd JUNE 1874
ENTERED INTO REST 23rd FEBRUARY 1950
AND MARY ALICE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AT REST 15th MARCH 1958
AGED 91 YEARS

1882 Kelly's Directory, Relieving Officer, No. 1 District, Medway Union, 22 Brougham Place

60. TALL PEDESTAL AND CROSS

IN
EVER LOVING
MEMORY
OF
SELINA
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
JOHN CASS
OF STOCKTON ON TEES AND CHATHAM
WHO DIED THE 14th NOVEMBER 1895
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN CASS
WHO DIED THE 28th APRIL 1869
AGED 45 YEARS
INTERRED IN CHATHAM BURIAL GROUND
"Make them to be numbered with,
Thy Saints in Glory Everlasting"
ALSO ELIZA MARY COOPER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE JOHN CASS
WHO DIED 30th MAY 1944 AGED 88 YEARS

61. TALL GRANITE PEDESTAL AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMILY SUSANNAH
WIFE OF
MR THOMAS MASON
RHODE STREET, CHATHAM
WHO DIED
29th AUGUST 1882
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS MASON
WHO DIED
2nd DECEMBER 1891
IN HIS 59th YEAR
ALSO OF
FREDERICK WILLIAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1910
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO NELLIE MASON
WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1915
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS EDWARD
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
AND ELDEST SON OF E.S. AND T. MASON
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 27th 1919
AGED 58 YEARS

1890 Kelly's Directory, Thomas Mason, Rhode Street, Wholesale Rag, Rope and Metal Merchant.
1881 Census, Frederick Mason, Telegraph Clerk

62. WHITE PEDESTAL AND ANGEL, LARGE PLOT

"Till He Come"
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
LOUISA ELLEN SARAH
THE DEVOTED AND DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM DAWES DRIVER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 21st 1901
AGED 31 YEARS
HER LIFE WAS GOODNESS AND LOVE
"A few more Partings O'er,
A few more Toils , a few more Tears,
And we shall Weep no more"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DAWES DRIVER
WHO PASSED TO HIS REST FEBRUARY 10th 1927
AGED 63 YEARS
R.I.P.
ALSO
ELIZABETH CHARLOTTE THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOSHUA DRIVER
WHO DIED 17th MAY 1882 AGED 53 YEARS
"So He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO THE ABOVE JOSHUA DRIVER
WHO DIED 30th APRIL 1898 IN HIS 68th YEAR
"To Live in Hearts we leave behind is Not to Die"

ALSO WILLIAM DRIVER
WHO DIED 6th JANUARY 1872 AGED 80 YEARS
"The Lord Gave and the Lord hath Taken Away"
ALSO AMY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 19th MAY 1876 AGED 86 YEARS
"To Live that your Sleep of Death may be as Her's, Peaceful"

ALSO
JOSHUA J. DRIVER
WHO DIED 30th AUG 1966
AGED 66 YEARS
"Forever on our Thoughts"
AND
ANNIE ELIZABETH
DRIVER
WIFE OF
JOSHUA JOSEPH DRIVER
DIED 6. 1. 1982
AGED 80
"Rest in Peace"

1871 Census: William Driver, Superannuated Joiner, Union Street.
1873 Post Office Directory: Joshua Driver Baker and Corn Dealer Dealer, The Brook.
1881Census, William Jnr. and Joshua Jnr. Both Clerks
William D. Driver was Mayor of Chatham, 1903–04, later ordained, he was first Vicar of All Saints, Chatham, 1914

63. FALLEN HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
AGNES CLARK
WHO DIED 8th JUNE 1898
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO
FREDERIC CLARK
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1929
IN HIS 71st YEAR
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO IRENE
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BELOVED WIFE OF
CAPT. H.C. COATES R.I.A.S.C.
WHO DIED AT JUBBULPORE
INDIA 19th NOVEMBER 1941
AGED 40 YEARS
"Until we Meet Again"
ALSO
JANE ELIZABETH CLARK
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
FREDERIC CLARK
WHO DIED AT TONBRIDGE
13th JANUARY 1943
AGED 82 YEARS
"Deeply Mourned"
"Her Husband Praised Her,
Her Children Rise Up and call her Blessed"

ALSO DOROTHY CRANE ELDEST DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1957 AGED 67 YEARS

FREDERICK C.G. CLARK ELDEST SON DIED 12th DECEMBER 1957 AGED 55 YEARS

64. FALLEN HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT KNOTT
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY THE 27th 1891
AGED 36 YEARS
"Oh how Patient in [ ],
When no Hand could give him Ease,
God the Helper of the Helpless,
Saw thy Grief and Gave thee Peace"
ALSO
RICHARD WILLIAM
LEONARD KNOTT
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP
JANUARY THE 23rd 1916
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO LAURA ANSELL
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
COUNCILLOR PERCY ANSELL
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 25th 1925
AGED 66 YEARS
A GOOD AND WONDERFUL WOMAN
ALSO MARGARET LOUISE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE RICHARD W.L. KNOTT
WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH [ ] 1947
AGED 81 YEARS

1890 Kelly's Directory: Robert Knott, United Services P.H., High Street
Percy Ansell was Mayor of Chatham in 1934

65. PEDESTALS AND FALLEN CROSS

ALICE CATHERINE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD J. REEKS
AND YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES CORNWELL
WHO DIED FEB 9th 1899 AGED 25 YEARS
"From Sin and Power Free"

MINNIE NEWMAN
DAUGHTER OF C & E CORNWELL
PASSED OVER MARCH 7th 1933
AGED 65 YEARS
GEORGE EDWARD NEWMAN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED] OCTOBER 22nd 193[9]
[AGED 68 YEARS]
[ALSO]
THE SAID
CHARLES CORNWELL
DIED AUGUST 23rd 1906
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN VIOLA NEWMAN
THE [                        ]
[                Eroded            ]

ELIZABETH ROSINA
WIFE OF CHARLES CORNWELL
AND YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE SOUTHEY OF BRADFORD
[WHO] DIED JULY 7th 1897
AFTER INTENSE SUFFERING
"Thou Shalt [                                    ]"

66. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES RICHARD BESSENT
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1908
IN HIS 63rd YEAR
"Till the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"
ALSO ELIZABETH WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 23rd 1912 AGED 56 YEARS

ALSO OF
ELLEN BESSENT
WHO DIED JULY 29th 1890
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO OF EDITH JANE BESSENT
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
C.R. AND E. BESSENT
WHO DIED JANUARY 28th 1936
AGED 57 YEARS

ALSO
IN MEMORY OF
JANE BESSENT
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 1874
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO OF CHARLES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL THE 27th 1893
AGED 73 YEARS

1881Census: Charles Jnr. Timber Merchant of Hammond Place; Charles Bessent Snr. Timber Merchant, 86 The Brook, employing 7 men and 6 boys. 1890 Kelly's Directory: Charles and Son, Timber and Slate Merchants, High Street and Medway Street. Charles Jnr was a Chatham Councillor.

67. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ANN PERCIVAL
WHO DIED JUNE 7th 1895
AGED 85 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO
JOHN PERCIVAL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 11th 1914
AGED 82 YEARS
AND OF FRANCES LYDIA
WIFE OF JOHN PERCIVAL
WHO DIED AUGUST 18th 1932
AGED 89 YEARS

1881 and 1891 Census: Butcher, 5 High Street

68. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM MASON
WHO FELL ASLEEP 23rd MARCH 1900
AGED 38 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO ADA MASON WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 13th JUNE 1941 AGED 84 YEARS
"Reunited"

ALSO STANLEY
HOPKINS MASON
2nd LIEUT 8th SUFFOLK'S
YOUNGER SON OF
WILLIAM AND ADA MASON
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE 26th SEPT 1916
AGED 21 YEARS

1891 Census: William Mason, Leading Writer, H.M. Dockyard

69. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED CHARLES EDWARD
BRYANT
WHO DIED AUG 8th 1895
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUG 30th 1921
AGED 71 YEARS
"Christ is Risen"
ALSO OF WINIFRED ALICE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 5th 1888
AGED 3 ½ YEARS
ALSO LILIAN EMILY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 6th 1957
AGED 79 YEARS
"In God's Keeping"

1891 Census: Alfred Bryant, Timber Merchant's Clerk

70. FALLEN HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MATILDA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN CLOTHER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th NOVEMBER 1888
AGED 65 YEARS
"So He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN CLOTHER
WHO FELL ASLEEP OCT 25th 1903
IN HIS 90th YEAR
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 15th 1921
AGED 71 YEARS
"At Rest2
ALSO MARIA LOUISA CLOTHER
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1925
AGED 72 YEARS
R.I.P.

1861 Census: John Clother, Clerk, Pay Office, 1st Depot Battalion, Chatham

71. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EASTMAN WEST
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1885
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 21st 1888
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ESTHER ROGERS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 6th 1885
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 14th 1891
AGED 26 YEARS
"Not Dead but Sleeping Peacefully,
Free from Earth's Weary Care,
Safe in a Land of Bliss Untold,
God's Light and Love to Share"

1881Census: Butcher, Slicket's Hill

72. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY PLAYLE
AT REST 8th DEC 1906
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO HER DAUGHTERS
EMILY ANNIE
AT REST 12th APRIL 1887
AGED 21 YEARS
AND
SARAH ELIZABETH
AT REST 27th JAN 1944
AGED 87 YEARS

1881Census: Mary Playle, wife of Thomas, a Wheelwright, Skinner Street

73. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES ALFRED HOLLOWAY
WHO DIED 1st JANUARY 1890
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th JUNE 1899
AGED 46 YEARS
"She Sleeps within a Bed of Dust,
A Loving Mother True and Just,
Beloved She Lived in Peace She Died,
Her Life was Craved but God Denied"

1881Census: Fish Dealer, 184 High Street, 1882 Kelly's Directory, Fishmonger, 303 High Street

74. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
JOHN WILLIAM WOOD
WHO DIED THE 15th DAY OF DECEMBER 1898
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 8th DAY OF DECEMBER 1900
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO ANNIE CHARLOTTE
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 15th JANUARY 1963
AGED 102 YEARS
ALSO DEARLY LOVED SON
REGINALD BLAKE DARRACOTT
DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1974
AGED 82 YEARS

1881Census: Manager, Boot Trade, Hammond Place, 1882 Kelly's Directory, Boot and Shoe Warehouse, 192 High St.

75. HEADSTONE

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
MR WILLIAM FIELD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 19th JANUARY 1873
AGED 42 YEARS
LIVED MUCH RESPECTED AND IN DEATH DEEPLY LAMENTED
ALSO OF
CAROLINE ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 12th JULY 1905
AGED 77 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO ALICE NUTT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th AUGUST 1951
AGED 84 YEARS
AND HER HUSBAND
HARRY WILLIAM NUTT
WHO DIED [ ] APRIL 1951
AGED 86 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"

1866 Post Office Directory and 1871 Census, Licensed Victualler, "The Royal Albion, Rochester High Street

76. FALLEN PEDESTALS

IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH GEERE
DIED 10th NOV 1850
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO MARGARET HIS WIFE
DIED 1st AUG 1824
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO MATTHEW THEIR SON
DIED 4th APRIL 1867
AGED 56 YEARS

ALSO GEORGE WILLIAM
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
MATTHEW GEERE
DIED 9th FEB 1881 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO BETSEY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 12th APRIL 1893
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO HIS SISTER
MARY GEERE
DIED 12th SEPT 1897
IN HER 95th YEAR

IN MEMORY OF
HANNAH JARVIS
WHO DIED 14th OCTOBER 1882
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM JARVIS
HER HUSBAND
WHO DIED 26th SEPTEMBER 1883
AGED 73 YEARS

The first three inscriptions are cenotaphic, these are probably buried at the old burial ground in Whiffen's Ave.
1861Census: Matthew Geere, Stone Mason and Victualler, "Lord Duncan", New Road; 1881Census, William Jarvis, Retired Mason, 12 Brook.

77. CURBS

MARY ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM JAMES PARHAM WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 28th 1916 AGED 79 YEARS (One Line)

ALSO OF WILLIAM PARHAM WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 13th 1917 AGED 87 YEARS

ALSO JABEZ STAFFORD BLACKMAN
WHO FELL ASLEEP 7th OCTOBER 1959
AGED 67 YEARS

ALSO SARAH FRANCES BLACKMAN
PASSED AWAY 7th DEC 1964
AGED 85 YEARS

1881Census: William Parham, 30 The Mount, Painter's Labourer, H.M. Dockyard

78. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN ELIZABETH HOW
WHO DIED AUGUST 7th 1909
AGED 64 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"

79. PEDESTALS AND FALLEN CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN EDWIN LITTLEWOOD
1827 – 1890
ALSO HIS WIFE
MARY ANN HANNAH
1834 – 1898
ALSO HORATIO W. THEIR SON
1870 – 1872
AND NELLIE I. CAUL GRAND DAUGHTER
1886 – 1887
ERECTED BY
FLORENCE ANNE LITTLEWOOD
BORN 1873 DIED 1954

1881 Census: Linen Draper 63 High Street; Principal Probate Registry, £444 19s 5d, died 23rd March 1890

80. CRUCIFORM COPED

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JAMES HUGHES INGRAM
LATE STATION MASTER AT CHATHAM
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 26th 1880
AGED 58 YEARS
R.I.P.

ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS AND STAFF OF THE LONDON,
CHATHAM AND DOVER RAILWAY AND OTHER FRIENDS
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CATHERINE HIS WIFE WHO DIED
JULY 23rd 1885 AGED 51
R.I.P.

81. WHITE LEDGER

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES THOMAS WOOD
WHO DIED 28th DECEMBER 1881
AGED 35 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO ARTHUR
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th JANUARY 1882
AGED 3 ½ YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE J. T. WOOD
WHO DIED 10th JANUARY 1937
AGED 86 YEARS
"Life's Work Well Done"
AND
ELIZABETH SARAH MARY
THEIR DAUGHTER
REUNITED 27th OCTOBER 1959
AGED 85 YEARS

1881 Census: Coal Merchant of Dale Street

82. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
THOMAS SPELLS
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1877
AGED 51 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead who Die in the Lord"
ALSO
THOMAS WILLIAM SPELLS
WHO DIED 16th DECEMBER 1890
AGED 42 YEARS
"God Giveth and he Taketh, Blessed be his Name"
ALSO
MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE THOMAS SPELLS
WHO DIED 17th MAY 1892
IN HER 66th YEAR
"Rest, for thy Labour is Done"
ALSO
CLARA MARIA
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES & MARY ANN SPELLS
WHO DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1895
AGED 14 YEARS
"Dear Child, Farewell till Time brings Round,
Those Blessed Ages yet in Store,
When we if hap'ly Worthy Found,
Shall see thee Face to Face once More"

1871 Census: Thomas Spells, Snr., Shipwright, H.M. Dockyard, Skinner Street; 1881 Census, Thomas Jnr., Blacksmith of Frederick Street

83. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ROBERT GODSIFF
WHO DIED 4th MAY 1877
AGED 34 YEARS
"Not Lost but Gone Before"
ALSO THE ABOVE ROBERT GODSIFF
WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1928
IN HIS 88th YEAR
"At Rest"
ALSO OF
SERGT. ROBERT JAMES (BERT) GODSIFF
R.E.K.M.R.
ELDEST SON OF
ROBERT AND ELIZABETH GODSIFF
WHO DIED IN EGYPT 9th MARCH 1917
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO ETHEL MORRIS GODSIFF
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
ROBERT AND ELIZABETH GODSIFF
WHO DIED 1st FEB 1930
AGED 60 YEARS

1882 Kelly's Directory, Robert Godsiff, Marine Store Dealer, Fullalove Alley; 1911 Census, Robert Jnr., Schoolmaster

84. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN

TO THE EVER DEAR MEMORY OF
MAURICE J.G. CAY, LIEUT R.N.
SON OF CAPT. CAY R.N. (RETIRED)
WHO ENTERED INTO REST DEC 28th 1902 AGED 27
"As the Bridegroom Rejoiceth over the Bride,
So shall thy God Rejoice over thee" Isa.LX 116
"The Lord watch between me and thee,
While we are Absent one from another"

85. CURBS

FRANCES MARIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF FRANCIS HALL BOWHAY WHO DIED DEC 23rd 1912 AGED 27 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO ELSIE MAUD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCT 1912 AGED 9 YEARS "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep" (One Line)

ALSO ELSIE HANNAH WHO DIED 10th NOV 1918 AGED 6 MONTHS
FRANCIS HALL BOWHAY WHO PASSED AWAY 16th ? 1951 AGED 76 YEARS

86. HEADSTONE AND TABLET

TABLET
J.F. RULE
E.R.A. 3rd R.N. M3725
H.M.S. "ARROGANT"
1st JULY 1915 AGED 31

87. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF EASTMAN WEST WHO DIED DEC 6th 1910 AGED 68 YEARS

AND WILLIAM ALBERT HALLEWELL WHO DIED FEB 9th 1918 AGED 1 YEAR AND 8 MONTHS

1901 Census: Eastman West, Butcher, Eldon Court

87A. GRANITE PEDESTAL AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE GOODCHILD
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 15th 1903
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HANNAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 14th 1895
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA MARY ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 1st 1938
AGED 94 YEARS

1881Census: Oakwood Hospital, Maidstone, Dockyard Labourer, "Lunatic" ?

END OF J, K AND N

SECTION Q

88. TALL GRANITE PEDESTAL AND URN

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANCES
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SAMPSON BURFORD
WHO DIED 17th DEC 1891
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SAMPSON BURFORD JUNR.
WHO DIED 9th JULY 1897
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
SAMPSON BURFORD
WHO DIED 18th AUGUST 1898
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
SAMPSON BURFORD JUNR.
WHO DIED 24th SEPTEMBER 1921
AGED 77 YEARS

REAR
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
PERCY WILLIAMS
WHO DIED OCT 21st 1912
AGED 37 YEARS

1873 Post Office Directory: Sampson Burford, Landlord of Gibralter Inn and Horse Dealer
1882 Kelly's Directory: Sampson, Snr, Gibralter Inn; Sampson, Jnr, Horse Dealer and Barge Owner, Hammond Hill

89. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES JOHN BAKER
WHO DIED 10th JAN 1891
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
"So He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO OF
CHARLOTTE BAKER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st FEB 1905
IN HER 75th YEAR
"At Rest"
ALSO GRACE
THE DEARLY LOVED SECOND DAUGHTER OF
ROBERT AND ELIZABETH GODSIFF
AND GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT 17th 1909
AGED 19 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"
ALSO BARBARA JOYCE WHITMORE
WHO DIED FEB 22nd 1917
AGED 10 MONTHS
"He Shall Gather the Lambs with his Arms"
ALSO
ELIZABETH CHARLOTTE GODSIFF
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JAMES AND CHARLOTTE BAKER
AT REST 19th JULY 19[ ]
AGED 100 YEARS

1881Census: James Baker, Tailor, Henry Street

90. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM GEORGE TUFFNELL
WHO DIED 2nd DAY OF JULY 1892
AGED 65 YEARS
"And Behold, I Come Quickly and my Reward is,
With me, to give every man according as,
His Work shall be"
ALSO
ELIZABETH CLARK TUFFNELL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd DAY OF NOVEMBER 1907
AGED 74 YEARS
"In Death, O Lord, Abide with Me"
ALSO
ELIZABETH TUFFNELL
THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 16th DAY OF OCTOBER 1934
AGED 76 YEARS

1882 Kelly's Directory, James Tuffnell, Landlord of the "Fountain Inn"

91. FALLEN HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MINNA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
DAVID GLOVER
WHO DIED 9th JANUARY 1888
AGED 27 YEARS
"Her Sun is Gone Down, while it is yet Day"
ALSO
JESSE GLOVER
WHO DIED 11th SEPTEMBER 1894
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO EMILY MARTHA HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 11th JUNE 1866
AGED 46 YEARS
INTERRED IN CHATHAM BURIAL GROUND
ALSO DAVID GLOVER
WHO DIED 11th OCTOBER 1932
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO AGNES MARY ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED JESSE GLOVER
WHO DIED 6th NOVEMBER 1943
AGED 90 YEARS

1882 Kelly's Directory: Jesse Glover, Boot Maker and Newsagent, Ordnance St., 1892 Kelly's Directory: Newsagent and Post Office, Ordnance St.

92. RED GRANITE COPED

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RENWELL ARTHUR RANDALL EWART
DIED 30th SEPT 1915 AGED 20 MONTHS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF W.E.R. RANDALL DIED 4th AUGUST 1925 AGED 71 YEARS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST SMITH RANDALL
BORN 10th OCT 1885 AT REST 26th SEPT 1967
AND
HIS BELOVED WIFE
KATHLEEN MARY RANDALL
BORN 17th AUGUST 1901 DIED 23rd APRIL 1989
ALSO OF ALICE ANN WIDOW OF W.E.R. RANDALL DIED 10th MAY 1945

SUMMARY OF OBITUARY OF W.E.R. RANDALL FROM THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
Four times Mayor of Chatham, from 1907, and founder of the firm of auctioneers, architects and surveyors in Chatham. (In the 1882 and 1890 Kelly's Directory, Randall was also a Pawnbroker). He was associated with the Town Council from 1905 to 1918; he was twice elected for St. John's Ward and in 1910 was elected Alderman, retiring in 1918. During his time as Mayor he raised £500 for the Mayor's Cot Fund, to send sick children to hospital. He served for a time as a Guardian of the Poor.
He suffered a severe stroke in 1913 from which he recovered but the effects forced him to retire from business and public office. He leaves two sons, W.E.R and E. Smith Randall to carry on the business and two daughters, Mrs Ewart, wife of Captain Ewart and Mrs Ollis, wife of Captain Ollis.

93. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE H. BISSELL
WHO DIED JAN 17th 1909
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ERNEST EDWIN
SON OF THE ABOVE G.H. BISSELL
WHO DIED IN FRANCE JULY 16th 1918
AGED 27 YEARS

ALSO
JOHN A. BISSELL
WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1889
AGED 73 YEARS

ALSO
SARAH BISSELL
WHO FELL ASLEEP
APRIL 23rd 1940
AGED 86 YEARS

ALSO ADA BELLE BISSELL DIED 17th JULY 1976 AGED 89 YEARS

1881Census: John Bissell ?, General Dealer in Erith, (Born Chatham); 1901 Census: George Bissell Licensed Victualler in Rochester.

94. CURBS

ADOLF GEORGE WERNER DIED AUG 20th 1983 AGED 39

CHARLOTTE SARAH WERNER DIED OCT 9th 1950 AGED 83

1891 Census: Adolf Werner, born in Germany, Living on Own Means, visitor at Jeyes House, Jeyes Street.

95. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
HENRY THOMAS WARREN
WHO DIED 30th DECEMBER 1895
AGED 53 YEARS
"At Rest"
MARTHA WARREN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th DECEMBER 1897
AGED 55 YEARS

ALSO
HARRY
EDWARD WARREN
WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1897
AGED 29 YEARS
"In Life Beloved,
In Death Lamented"

ALSO
ERNEST
DOWNING WARREN
M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., LONDON
WHO DIED 27th AUGUST 1904
AGED 32 YEARS

1891 Census: Harry Warren?, Master Smith, The Paddock.

96. GREY GRANITE CRUCIFORM COPED

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA THE BELOVED WIFE OF HARRY COCKELL
DIED 5th JUNE 1912 AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE HARRY COCKELL
DIED 23rd DECEMBER 1914 AGED 72 YEARS

ALSO OF
CHARLES SON OF HARRY COCKELL
DIED 1st MAY 1939 AGED 70 YEARS
AND MARIA ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
DIED 12th AUGUST 1948 AGED 79 YEARS

1901Census: Harry Cockell, Ship Draughtsman of Jeyes Street; Charles Cockell, Shipwright. Principal Probate Registry: Henry Cockell, £2,067 5s 6d

SUMMARY OF OBITUARY OF CHARLES COCKELL FROM CHATHAM NEWS
Died at his home in City Way, Rochester, had been ill since Christmas. Educated at Mr Bush's Commercial School, Gillingham and the Mathematical School, Rochester. He served 40 years at H.M. Dockyard, Chatham, where, by the time of his retirement he was a Recorder of Works. He was connected with St. Paul's Church, Chatham all his life and was Manager of St. Paul's Day Schools for 25 years.

97. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE COCKELL
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
ON AUGUST 13th 1902
AGED 61 YEARS
"Dearly Beloved and Deeply Lamented"
ALSO MARIA
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1905
AGED 55 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ROSE THE DEARLY LOVED
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY ON JULY 14th 1921
AGED 45 YEARS

1901Census: George Cockell, Draughtsman at Chatham Dockyard; Principal Probate Registry, £634 9s 11d

END OF SECTION QQ

98. TALL GREY GRANITE OBELISK WITH ANCHOR AND LAUREL WREATH MOTIF

GEE

JONATHAM GEE
LATE OF H.M.S. "FAWN"
HE DIED
AT MELVILLE NAVAL HOSPITAL
CHATHAM
ON JANUARY THE 10th 1873
IN HIS 45th YEAR

ALSO
MARY
WIDOW OF
JONATHAN GEE R.N.
SHE DIED AT SHEERNESS
APRIL 2nd 1875
AGED 27 YEARS

99. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
ELIZA COOPER
DIED 21st JANUARY 1881
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS COOPER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 27th JULY 1902
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO
JAMES THOMAS COOPER
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th FEBRUARY 1885
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN COOPER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th DECEMBER 1916
AGED 57 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
ALSO HANNAH SUSAN LAKE
WHO DIED 10th OCTOBER 1935
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO JAMES JOHN SAMUEL LAKE
WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1936
AGED 77 YEARS

1881Census: James Cooper, Shipwright, Alfred Street.

100. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
ROBERT WHITAKER
WHO DIED 5th SEPTEMBER 1893
AGED 51 YEARS
"A Loving Husband, a Father Dear,
A Faithful Friend lies Buried here"
ALSO OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 31st JANUARY 190[6]
AGED 58 YEARS
"Her Sufferings were Great,
Her End was Peace"
ALSO L/CP WILLIAM GEORGE
WHITAKER M.M.
R.W. KENTS
MISSING AT CAMBRAI, FRANCE
NOV 30th 1917 AGED 21 YEARS
"Greater Love hath no Man than This"
ALSO MAUD ELIZABETH HALES
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
PASSED AWAY NOV 16th 1930
AGED 38 YEARS
"A Loving Mother and Wife"
"Reunited"
ALSO AMY ANN WHITAKER
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1943
AGED 71 YEARS

101. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA BRIGDEN
WHO DIED NOV 20th 1907
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO OF
THOMAS JOHN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOV 15th 1909
AGED 81 YEARS
"Here the Weary be at Rest"
ALSO
ALICE HARRIET
BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB 1st 1941
AGED 74 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

1891Census: Thomas Brigden, Retired Shipwright, Jeye's Street.

102. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND WALTER HIGGINS WHO DIED 20th JUNE 1901 IN HIS 25th YEAR (One Line)

103. HEADSTONE, CURBS AND TABLET

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS MASTERS
WHO DIED JUNE 10th 1918
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO FLORENCE HIS WIFE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 6th 1940
AGED 77 YEARS
"In God's Keeping"

TABLET
ALSO
GRACE WINSO MASTERS
THEIR BELOVED DAUGHTER
BORN 18th JULY 1891
DIED 11th DEC 1960

1901 Census: At Gillingham, Upholsterer and Furniture Dealer

104. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR BUTTERIES CURTIS
DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 26th 1918
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO SARAH AGNES WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 21st 1832
AGED 65 YEARS
"The Lord is my Shepherd, I will not Want"

1911 Census: Shipwright, H.M. Dockyard

105. FALLEN HEADSTONE

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
WILLIAM MEWBURN
WHO PASSED AWAY AUGUST 14th 1918
AGED 50 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO OF
MARY ANN MEWBURN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY AUGUST 4th 1949
AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited"

1911 Census: Shipwright

106. FALLEN HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FLORA MARIA
WIFE OF DANIEL C. GODSIFF
DIED OCTOBER 22nd 1918
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO DANIEL J. GODSIFF
ONLY CHILD OF THE ABOVE
DIED DECEMBER 18th 1935
AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 25th 1951
AGED 60 YEARS
"Reunited"

107. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WILLIAM BRIGGS WHO DIED OCTOBER 11th 1918 AGED 78 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO LUCY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED FEBRUARY 16th 1920 IN HER 80th YEAR (One Line)

ALSO ELLEN C. WINNELL SISTER OF LUCY A,. BRIGGS WHO DIED FEBRUARY 12th 1920 IN HER 70th YEAR (One Line)

1911 Census: Caretaker, 213 High Street

108. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HILDA THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN I. LONG WHO ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 25th 1917 AGED 38 YEARS (One Line)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN IGGULDEN
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
KATE LONG
WHO WAS CALLED INTO THE HIGHER LIFE
MAY 29th 1950 AGED 74 YEARS

109. PEDESTALS AND FALLEN CROSS

[ ]
THOMAS
GEORGE BROAD
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
JANUARY 3rd 1918 IN HIS 81st YEAR
"I Know that my Redeemer Liveth"
ALSO ANN BROAD WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP JUNE 26th 1927
IN HER 80th YEAR
"At Rest"

110. PEDESTALS AND FALLEN CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS HALL
WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1883
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO OF ROSE HANNAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN 20th 1912 AGED 84 YEARS
"Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM THOMAS HALL SON
WHO DIED APRIL 19th 1908
AGED 48 YEARS
INTERRED AT LEWISHAM CEMETERY
ALSO LOUISA HALL DAUGHTER
WHO DIED NOV 8th 1910 AGED 45 YEARS
INTERRED AT LOWTHER CHURCHYARD
"At Rest"

ALSO
LOUIS ROBERT KILLICK
SON-IN-LAW
DIED 23rd MAY 1942
ALSO EMMA KILLICK
DIED DEC 15th 1954

1882 Kelly's Directory: Thomas Hall, Tobacconist?, 387 High Street,

111. FALLEN, BROKEN HEADSTONE

IN LOVING AND AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
JOHN DANIEL WILLAMOTT MOORE
WHO PASSED AWAY 7th MARCH 1911
AGED 50 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace, with Loved Ones Far Away,
We are Safe in Jesus Keeping and They"
"Forever with the Lord"
ALSO HARRIET HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 4th NOV 1954 ?
AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited"
"Blessed are the Pure in Heart,
For they shall see God"

1901 Census: John Moore, Printer's Manager at Strood

112. RED GRANITE PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS HENRY BAMBER
DIED AUG 25th 1915 AGED 52
"Thy Will be Done"

113.

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MARY JANE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
HENRY JAMES PATMORE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 1st DECEMBER 1914
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY JAMES PATMORE
WHO PASSED AWAY 1st FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO EMILY SELINA PATMORE
BORN 9th AUGUST 1879
DIED 26th DECEMBER 1953
AGED 74 YEARS

114. HEADSTONE AND TABLET

IN FOND MEMORY OF
HENRY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ALICE WARE
WHO DIED AUGUST 29th 1919
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO
ALBERT EDWARD WARE
GUNNER R.G.A.
SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
SEPTEMBER 21st 1918
IN HIS 21st YEAR
ALSO
JOHN FREDERICK WARE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT NASSAU, WEST INDIES
MAY 23rd 1925 IN HIS 26th YEAR

TABLET
ALSO ALICE
WIDOW OF HENRY WARE
WHO DIED
JULY 13th 1938
IN HER 68th YEAR

1911 Census: Henry Ware, Greengrocer

115. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
HARRIETT
SECOND WIFE OF
CHARLES HENRY GEERE
DIED 16th OCTOBER 1900
AGED 56 YEARS

116. PEDESTALS, FALLEN CROSS

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA JANE
BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM EDWIN McGEORGE
WHO DIED 16th MAY 1916
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM EDWIN McGEORGE
WHO DIED 29th ? 1920 ? AGED 55 YEARS

ALSO IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THEIR DAUGHTER
EMMA BERTHA
BELOVED WIFE OF HENRY KEHRER
DEPARTED 7th DECEMBER 1941
AGED 48 YEARS
SADLY MISSED BY HER SORROWING HUSBAND
DAUGHTER, SISTERS AND BROTHERS
"Memories Sweetly Linger,
As Time Goes on it's Way"

117. FALLEN PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JANE E. READMAN
WIDOW OF JOHN READMAN
OF WHITBY
DIED AUGUST 15th? 1916 AGED 79 YEARS
"Resting"
ALSO
AMELIA (MILLIE) THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS ROBERTS AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY DECEMBER 10th 1932
"Sweetest Memories"
ALSO THOMAS ROBERTS
WHO PASSED AWAY SEPTEMBER 28th 1951 AGED 85
"At Rest"

118. CURBS (One Side Fallen)

ALSO OF MY DEAR WIFE ELIZA PANKHURST WHO DIED JANUARY 30th 1916 AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO DAVID HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JULY 2nd 1939 AGED 78 YEARS

1911 Census: David Pankhurst, Fireman in H.M. Chatham Dockyard

119. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
HERBERT STANLEY PAGE
(SERGT. R.M.L.I.)
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED
IN ACTION ON H.M.S. "EREBUS"
OCT 28th 1917
AGED 32 YEARS
"To Live in Hearts we leave behind is Not to Die"

120. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HENRY FLOOD
WHO FELL ASLEEP ON THE
5th DAY OF JUNE 1900
AGED 26 YEARS
"God be with You till we Meet Again"

121. HEADSTONE AND CURBS WITH TABLET

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM ROBERT CURTIS
LATE INSPECTOR OF THE METROPOLITAN POLICE
DIED JUNE 6th 1899
AGED 50 YEARS
"Into Thy Hands I Commit my Spirit"
ALSO
MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 7th 1943
AGED 95 YEARS
"Resting in the Lord"
ALSO HORACE SON OF THE ABOVE
LOVING HUSBAND OF MAY
DIED AUGUST 18th 1964
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO NORMAN SON OF THE ABOVE
AND HUSBAND OF EILEEN
GAVE HIS LIFE AT SEA 24th MARCH 1941
AGED 24 YEARS
"Ever Remembered"

TABLET
IN
PROUD AND LOVING
MEMORY OF
FLT. SGT. PILOT
NOEL STUART CURTIS
R.A.F.
HUSBAND OF
JOYCE CURTIS
WHO TOOK HIS LAST FLIGHT
ON THE 23rd NOV 1943
HIS 24th BIRTHDAY
"Ever to be Remembered"

122. WHITE MARBLE PEDESTALS, CROSS AND C.W.G.C. STONE

IN CHERISHED AND EVER LOVING
MEMORY OF
ALBERT EDWARD
THIRD SON OF
HENRY CHARLES AND ELIZABETH HINGE
WHO DIED OCT 16th 1918 OF WOUNDS
IN ACTION AT ST. QUENTIN AGED 21 YEARS
"Eternal Rest give him O Lord,
May the Perpetual Light of thy Glory Shine upon Him,
My He [ ] Rest in Peace"
BROUGHT HOME AND LAID TO REST OCT 21st 1918
ALSO FLORRIE HINGE WHO DIED IN INFANCY AUGUST 31st 1899

ALSO IN LOVING AND TREASURED
MEMORY OF
HENRY CHARLES
(OUR ELDEST SON)
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
OCT 3rd 1927
IN HIS 46th YEAR
"Make Him to be Numbered with Thy,
Saints in Glory Everlasting"

ALSO DEAR FATHER
HENRY CHARLES HINGE
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP
NOV 8th 1941
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
"Reunited"
"Come unto me ye weary and
I will give you Rest"
ALSO GEORGE WILLIAM THEIR SECOND SON
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP 13th MAY 1951 AGED 65 YEARS
"At Rest"

C.W.G.C.
59549 PRIVATE
A.E. HINGE
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGT.
16th OCTOBER 1918 AGE 21

1911 Census: Henry Hinge, Ropemaker's Labourer

123. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARGARET CARR
WHO DIED 21st OCTOBER 1899
AGED 47 YEARS
"No One Knows how much we Miss Her,
[None but] Aching Hearts can Tell"
ALSO
STANLEY JOHN CARR
WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1937
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO
ELEANOR A[ ]A[ ] B?
WHO DIED 11th ? JUNE 1955
AGED 81 YEARS

124. GREY GRANITE HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
JAMES COLLINS
(JIMMY)
A PLAYER OF THE
CHATHAM FOOTBALL CLUB
WHO PASSED AWAY JAN 2nd 1900
AGED 27 YEARS
ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION
ALSO
ALBERT ARTHUR LAWRENCE
(LAURIE)
LATE OF THE ABOVE CLUB
WHO DIED AUGUST 5th 1900
AGED 27 YEARS
"He's Gone like a Flower cut down in Full Bloom"

125. CURBS

JAMES HENRY BUTLER WHO DIED 3rd JUNE 1906 AGED 52 YEARS

ALSO AMELIA ANN BUTLER WHO DIED 5th DEC 1942 AGED 88 YEARS

126. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CAROLINE GOWERS
WHO DIED FEB 17th 1905
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO OF
WILLIAM HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 19th 1907
AGED 73 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO LYDIA MASEY
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 17th 1941
AGED 79 YEARS

127. RED GRANITE CURVED LEDGER

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
FRANCIS LARKE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 14th MARCH 1902
AGED 71 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO THE ABOVE
FRANCIS LARKE
WHO PASSED AWAY 20th JANUARY 1924
IN HIS 88th YEAR
"A Life Well Spent"
ALSO ELIZA ELIZABETH LARKE
(DAUGHTER)
WHO PASSED AWAY ? APRIL 1943
AGED 72 YEARS

ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
FATHER, MOTHER, BROTHER & SISTER
OF THE ABOVE F. LARKE
INTERRED IN CHATHAM BURIAL GROUND
AND BROTHER WHO IS BURIED IN U.S.A.

890 Kelly's Directory: Francis Larke, Tinman, High Street; 1911 Census: Gas Fitter, employing 2 men;
Principal Probate Registry, £1,566 1s 9d

128. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES WILLIAM SPELLS
WHO DIED 27th APRIL 1902
AGED 45 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO
ELIZABETH SPELLS
WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1940
AGED 83 YEARS
"Sleep on take thy Rest"
ALSO
ERNEST HERBERT VICTOR PILCHER
MOST BELOVED HUSBAND OF
WINIFRED
AT REST 15th OCTOBER 1960
AGED 57 YEARS

1890 Kelly's Directory: Charles Spells, Landlord of the "Navy Arms", Chatham
Principal Probate Registry: Landlord of the "Queen Charlotte", Rochester, £1,042 8s 4d

129. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD THOMAS KENT
WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1902
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZA
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th AUGUST 1905
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO OF THEIR DAUGHTER
EDITH
WIFE OF JOHN LARMAN
WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1914
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO OF PTE. JOHN R. LARMAN
19th ROYAL WELSH FUSILEERS
BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
EDITH AND JOHN LARMAN
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION
ON OCTOBER 20th 1918 1918 AGED 19 YEARS

SUMMARY OF RICHARD KENT'S BRIEF OBITUARY FROM CHATHAM OBSERVER
Kent was in business as a Bootmaker in Chatham for many years. He was a Parish Overseer for a number of years. A veteran member of the local Foresters, for nearly 50 years. He was a staunch Liberal and member of the Reform Club. Among the mourners was John Larman and Councillor R.F. Brain, Mayor of Chatham in 1894.
Principal Probate Registry: £1,101 10s

130. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN RAMAGE
SISTER OF THE LATE
HENRY TAPLY COOK
BORN JAN 1st 1814
DIED OCT 24th 1897
ALSO
CHARLES ALFRED COOK
SON OF THE ABOVE
HENRY TAPLY COOK
WHO PASSED 26th SEPT 1926
AGED 62 YEARS
"Rest, Perfect Rest"
ALSO
FRANK ALFRED COOK
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 23rd NOV 1899
AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO GEORGINA
WIFE OF CHARLES ALFRED
DIED 28th NOVEMBER 1950
AGED 73 YEARS

131. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES GOWER
WHO DIED 27th JULY 1894
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st MAY 1907
AGED 57 YEARS

132. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD JOHN HOBDAY JACKSON
WHO DIED 27th DAY OF JUNE 1894
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
MARY JACKSON WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th DAY OF MARCH 1896
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
FLORENCE JANE LUTER
GRANDCHILD OF THE ABOVE
DIED 25th DAY OF AUGUST 1894
AGED 2 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS
"No one knows how much we miss them,
None but aching hearts can tell,
Earth has lost them, Heaven has found them,
But Jesus has done all things well"

133. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN EVER LOVING
MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH STARTUP
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
MARCH 18th 1914
AGED 58 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO ERNEST STARTUP
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
FEBRUARY 24th 1931 AGED 75 YEARS
"Re-united"

AND THEIR
DAUGHTER
LIZZIE LOUISA STARTUP
WHO PASSED AWAY
4th AUGUST 1948
AGED 67 YEARS

1911Census: Ernest Startup, Domestic Gardener

134. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
AGNES WARNER
WHO DIED MAY 8th 1915
AGED 47 YEARS
"He was so long with pain oppressed,
It wore his life away,
It made him long for endless rest,
That never can decay"

1911 Census: House Painter

135. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
THE LOVING AND FAITHFUL WIFE OF
ALFRED J. UPTON
(LATE R.M.L.I.)
WHO DIED DEC 27th 1906
AGED 44 YEARS
"O World, so few years we live,
Would that the Life which thou dost give,
Were Life indeed,
Alas thy sorrows fall so fast,
Our happiest hour is when at last,
The Soul is Free"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED JAMES UPTON
WHO DIED JUNE 5th 1931
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN UPTON
REUNITED MARCH 29th 1965
AGED 91 YEARS

136. GREY GRANITE HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HARRIETT ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
W.E. MANINGTON OF CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 15th 1912
AGED 54 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM EDWARD MANINGTON
WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 5th 1931
AGED 76 YEARS
"My he Rest in Peace"
ALSO OF WILLIAM HERBERT THEIR SON
CALLED TO REST DECEMBER 2nd 1949
AGED 62 YEARS
AND ALICE HARRIETT BIRCH DAUGHTER
CALLED TO REST FEBRUARY 25th 1950
AGED 71 YEARS
CREMATED AT CHARING

1911 Census: William Manington, Master Baker; Principal Probate Registry: £7,449 15s 1d

137. DISPLACED PEDESTALS, FALLEN CROSS

IN
SACRED MEMORY
OF
CAROLINE (LINA)
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY E. STIGANT
DIED 26th NOV 1904
AGED 39 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus"

AND
THEIR DAUGHTER
ELLEN MARY
STIGANT
WHO DIED 28th JAN 1942
AGED 51 YEARS

ALSO
HENRY EDWARD
STIGANT
WHO DIED 25th JUNE
1932
AGED 69 YEARS

1911 Census: Henry Stigant, Vaccination Officer, Medway Union; Principal Probate Registry, £1,636 0s 1d

138. "BILLOWS", ANCHOR AND CROSS

POCOCK

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY WILLIAM POCOCK
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED OFF LONG REACH
JUNE 15th 1910 AGED 15 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO THOMAS
HUSBAND OF ROSINA MATILDA POCOCK
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 1st 1947 AGED 77 YEARS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR WIFE
ROSINA MATILDA POCOCK
WGO PASSED AWAY SEPT 1st 1937 AGED 68 YEARS
"How we miss her no one can tell"

ALSO OF HER SISTER
EMILY EVA CLAYTON
WHO DIED AUGUST 19th 1918
AGED 27 YEARS
(Verses obscured by tree roots)

1909 Kelly's Directory, Thomas Pocock, Dark Lane, Chatham, Shellfish Dealer
SUMMARY OF NEWS REPORT IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
Henry was the son of Thomas Pocock, a well known Fisherman of 1 Medway Street. Henry and his father with brother Thomas had been out all night fishing for shrimps and were returning home in the morning, when Henry overbalanced while getting a pail of water; he was wearing heavy sea boots and immediately sank.
   His father, also in sea boots, dived into the river, he managed to grab hold of his son but his boots filled with water and they both sank, when they rose, the son was exhausted but the father struggled for five minutes to save his son. Soon the father was too weak to hold on and his son slipped from his grasp and sank.
   Young Thomas was almost knocked overboard by the sail but was saved by falling against a fishing net but got into their skiff and rowed to his father and brother, he reached his father just in time to save him. The two rowed around for some time but to no avail. After resting they searched until nightfall but without success.
   Drags were used the next day to find the body but were unsuccessful and a reward of £2 was offered to whoever recovered the body.

139. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM EDWARD THOMAS WHO DIED 5th OCTOBER 1915 AGED 48 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO GLADYS DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 17th OF SEPTEMBER 1910 IN HER 16th YEAR (One Line)

ALSO LOUISA BELOVED WIFE AND MOTHER
AT PEACE 30th JANUARY 1951 AGED 81 YEARS

1911Census: Engine Fitter

140. CURBS

ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF G.E. TRUSSELL DIED OCT 2nd 1915 AGED 40 YEARS

ALSO ALICE EMILY E. TRUSSELL DIED 23rd NOV 1946 AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE E. TRUSSELL DIED 17th OCT 1956 AGED 81 YEARS

1911Census: Skilled Labourer

141. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS HALL
WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1883
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO OF ROSE HANNAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN 20th 1912 AGED 84 YEARS
"Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM THOMAS HALL, SON
WHO DIED APRIL 15th 1903 ?
AGED ? YEARS
INTERRED AT LEWISHAM CEMETERY
ALSO OF LOUISA HALL DAUGHTER
WHO DIED NOV 8th 1910 AGED 45 YEARS
INTERRED AT LOWTHER CHURCHYARD
"At Rest"

ALSO
LOUIS ROBERT KILLICK
SON IN LAW
DIED 23rd MAY 1942
ALSO EMMA KILLICK
[ ]
[ ]

1881Census: Thomas Hall, Shipwright

142. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
RICHARD GEORGE DANIELS
WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN H.M. DOCKYARD, CHATHAM
ON THE 25th OF APRIL 1879
AGED 35 YEARS
"I will be a Father to the Fatherless and a,
Husband to the Widow, saith the Lord"
AND OF ADELIJA
HIS WIFE
WHO PASSED AWAY 22nd FEB 1902
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO OF
JOHN RICHARD DANIELS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th DEC 1944
AGED 70 YEARS

SUMMARY OF INQUEST INTO DEATH OF RICHARD DANIELS FROM THE CHATHAM NEWS
Richards was a Skilled Labourer. He died from serious head injuries after being thrown to the floor by the force of a rope attached to a capstan, which suddenly snapped.
   Witness, William Chambers, an Iron Caulker, stated that the rope broke at 11 am and struck Daniels on the legs, throwing him to the ground causing a severe wound on the crown of his head, (Daniels also suffered some broken ribs and injuries to his legs). After the accident Daniels could not stand and was insensible.
   Witness, Charles Stevens, Skilled Labourer, stated that the rope was attached to a large boiler which was being moved, the rope, although good, could not take the strain put on it.
   Witness, Edward Kimber, Leading Man of Labourers, stated the boiler was being dragged by an traction engine, he believed the rope was sound and had known Daniels 3 years.
   Witness, Nathaniel Cooper, a Layer in the Ropery, stated the rope was of good quality and that the breaking strain was 2 tons, 15 cwt., it was correct for the purpose but it was being used in four parts so a greater strain was on one part than other three.
   Verdict "Accidental Death"

143. FALLEN HEADSTONE, PART BURIED AND ERODED

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
DIXON HALL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 6th ? 1889
IN HIS 55th YEAR
ALSO
ELEANOR [HIS WIFE ? ? ]
SHE DIED 11th DECEMBER 1892
IN HER 53rd ? YEAR
ALSO his DAUGHTER
MARY WAYMAN
WHO DIED [ ] MARCH 1879
AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO
JANE ELEANOR
WHO DIED OCTOBER 12th? 186[8]
AGED [15] YEARS
INTERRED IN THE OLD BURIAL GROUND, CHATHAM
ALSO MARGARET HALL
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY? 22Nd 1940
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO ISABELLA HALL
DIED 30th SEPTEMBER 1948
AGED 86 YEARS

1881Census: Shipwright, H.M. Dockyard

143A. HEADSTONE IN DOUBLE PLOT

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS LEE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 10th 1902
AGED 46 YEARS
"A Husband Gentle and Kind,
He Proved to be [          ] and Mind,
A Tender Parent [      ] as Well,
When he [                ] Dwell"
ALSO DAVID LEE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1918
AGED 25 YEARS
"[    ] a [      ] Day I saw [    ] him Fade,
And Gently Ease away,
[         ] often in my Heart [         ],
That [          ] Longer Stay"
ALSO GEORGE LEE
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1923
AGED 46 YEARS
"A Light is from our Household Gone,
A Voice we Loved is Still,

143B. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FANNY MILES
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
15th NOVEMBER 1917
AGED 67 YEARS
"To Know Her was to Love Her"
ALSO
WILLIAM DIGGINS
HER FIRST HUSBAND
INTERRED AT BRIGHTON
ALSO AGNES HARROLD DIGGINS
THE DEVOTED WIFE OF
WILLIAM SAMUEL DIGGINS
DIED 28th FEBRUARY 1927 AGED 62 YEARS
"Loved by All"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM SAMUEL DIGGINS
AT REST 25th JANUARY 1955
AGED 86 YEARS

1881Census: Fanny Diggins, in Chatham, daughter of William Smith, she is a Tailoress, has son William Diggins, no sign of father and she is "unmarried" ?

END OF SECTION L, M,W & O

SECTION S, T, U, V & X

THE MAJORITY OF THE HEADSTONES IN THIS SECTION ARE ORIENTED NORTH – SOUTH, AS BEFITS NON-CONFORMITY. THE NON-CONFORMIST CHAPEL LIES CLOSE TO THIS SECTION.

144. HEADSTONE AND CURBS, DOUBLE PLOT

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ADA HERBERT
WHO DIED 22nd JULY 1889
AGED 6 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS
"Suffer Little Children to Come unto Me"
ALSO
EMMA AMELIA CROUCHER
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th MAY 1890
AGED 27 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO
THOMAS WILLIAM HERBERT
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th APRIL 1902
AGED 24 YEARS
"I go to Prepare a place for you"
ALSO
JAMES THOMAS HERBERT
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th FEBRUARY 1907
IN HIS 43rd YEAR
"How we Miss none can Tell"
ALSO
MARY ANN HERBERT
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th MARCH 1913
AGED 72 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

ALSO JAMES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 3rd APRIL 1919 AGED 83 YEARS

ALSO GEORGE JAMES HUSBAND OF MARTHA DIED 21st MARCH 1968 AGED 86 YEARS

ALSO MARTHA (LILL) RUTHERFORD DIED 27th MARCH 1965 AGED 8[ ] YEARS

1901Census: Thomas Herbert, Hand Driller; James Herbert, Jnr., Machine Sawyer

145. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA TAYLOR
WHO DIED 25th DECEMBER 1900
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO HENRY TAYLOR
WHO DIED 18th OCTOBER 1905
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM EDWARD TAYLOR
KILLED IN ACTION 3rd MAY 1917
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO CLARA TAYLOR DIED 26th AUG 1950
AGED 75 YEARS

1890 Kelly's Directory: Henry Taylor, Music Instrument, Piano and Cycle Dealer, High Street.

146. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS GRIFFITHS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST ON MARCH 25th 1907
AGED 56 YEARS
"Resting in Jesus"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS GRIFFITHS
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1916
AGED 65 YEARS
"In Peace"
AND
GERTRUDE GRIFFITHS
THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED JULY 18th 1950
AGED 72 YEARS

1911 Census: Tailor

147. HEADSTONE (Worn) AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MARIA BRINKLEY RICE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
ON SUNDAY JULY 30th 1882
AGED 30 YEARS

148. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVED REMEMBRANCE OF
WILLIAM DENNY RICE
WHO ENTERED INTO HIS REST
MAY 11th 1876
IN THE 53rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
"In Thy Presence is Fullness of Joy at Thy Right
Hand there are Pleasures for Evermore"
Psalm xv1 11 Verse
ALSO
MARTHA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO HER REST
FEBRUARY 17th 1900
IN THE 81st YEAR OF HER AGE
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

1871Census: Gas Fitter and Bell Hanger, Cage Lane

149. HEADSTONE AND CURBS (Worn and Hidden in Bush)

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOSEPH COLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 20th AUGUST 1878
AGED 29 ? YEARS
(Eroded Verse)
ALSO JOHN COLE FATHER? OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 24th ? NOVEMBER 1874
AGED 61 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH BARTON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE JOHN COLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] APRIL 1894
AGED 77 YEARS
(Eroded Verse)
ALSO
EDWARD
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF CELIA COLE
WHO PASSED INTO THE [ ] [ ] SEPT [1931]
IN HIS [77th] YEAR
ALSO
CELIA COLE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 20th 1951
AGED 97 YEARS

1871 Census: John Cole, Jnr., Rail Clerk at Islington, born Chatham; John Cole Snr., Retired Inspector of Joiners, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham

150. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM HUGHES
(OF CHATHAM)
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 9th MAY 1871
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM
THE AFFECTIONATE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
NOVEMBER 20th 1873
AGED 84 YEARS
HAVING BEEN A MEMBER OF EBENEEZER
CHURCH, CHATHAM NEARLY 60 YEARS
AND A DEACON 40 YEARS
ALSO HENRY
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
CLARA ELIZABETH HUGHES
AND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 13th MAY 1918
AGED 88 YEARS
"With Christ which is Far Better"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
CLARA ELIZABETH HUGHES
WHO WAS CALLED HOME 10th JULY 1935
AGED 84 YEARS
"Rest after Weariness"

1838 Wright's Directory: William Hughes, Grocer, High Street; 1847 Bagshaw's Directory, ditto; 1873 Post Office Directory, Fruiterer, High Street; Henry Hughes, 1882 and 1890 Kelly's Directories, Grocer.

151. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES UNDERDOWN
WHO ENTERED THE HIGHER LIFE
JANUARY 17th 1906
AGED 78 YEARS
"In Life, Loved, in Death Remembered"
ALSO HARRIETT
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 27th 1910
IN HER 85th YEAR
"God touched her and she Slept"
ALSO
ETHEL LOUISE DOUSE
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 1878
AGED 3 ½ YEARS
ALSO
LEONARD RALPH DOUSE
WHO DIED AT BOMBAY NOVEMBER 21st 1906
AGED 30 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO ALFRED SKINNER
WHO DIED JUNE 18th 1916
AGED 80 YEARS

1890 Kelly's Directory: James Underdown, Fruiterer, New Road

152. RED GRANITE PEDESTAL WITH TALL, "BROKEN" COLUMN

THOMAS CROAD READ

THIS MONUMENT
IS ERECTED TO
THOMAS CROAD READ
BY HIS COLLEAGUES THE STAFF OF
LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPPING
AS A MEMORIAL OF THEIR
AFFECTION ADMIRATION AND REGRET
HE WAS A
DEVOTED HUSBAND FATHER
A WARM HEARTED SYMPATHETIC AND LOYAL
FRIEND COLLEAGUE AND COMRADE
RARELY HAVE SUCH
HIGH INTELLECTUAL ATTAINMENTS
BEEN COMBINED BY SUCH A
BEAUTIFUL LOVABLE NATURE
IN HIS WHOLE CONDUCT THERE SHONE AN
UNCONSPICUOUS VERACITY
A PERFECT AND SPONTANEOUS SINCERITY
IN THOUGHT AND INSTINCT
TO KNOW HIM WAS TO LOVE HIM
AND REMEMBERING THESE THINGS
HIS MEMORY
SHALL EVER BE PRECIOUS DEAR
AND SACRED
TO ALL
WHO KNEW HIM
BORN 20th JULY 1854 DIED 25th FEBRUARY 1895

SUMMARY OF FUNERAL REPORT IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
Read died as the result of a lift accident at Lloyd's Registry of Shipping at Cornhill in the City of London, where he was Assistant to the Chief Surveyor.
   There was a large attendance at the funeral, the body and many mourners travelled to Chatham from St. Paul's Station. At Chatham Station, the coffin was placed on the platform with a mass of floral tributes around it, this was photographed by Chatham photographer, Jacques Moll. The procession to the cemetery included one carriage full of flowers and 13 carriages of mourners, including 50 representatives of Lloyd's and the Institution of Naval Architects, among whom was the Chief Surveyor of Lloyd's, the Secretary, Chief Engineer Surveyor, Assistant Chief Surveyor, , Head Surveyor London, Survey and Clerical Staff.
   The was also, representation from Naval Construction, Admiralty, Board of Trade, and Naval Architects. There were floral tributes from Lloyd's staff at London, Sunderland, Middlesborough, Liverpool, Hartlepool, Glasgow, and Newcastle. Among the individual floral tributes was one from Mr and Mrs Jesse Williams (a relation of the transcriber and later Principal Surveyor of the Port of London).
   Read joined Lloyd's in 1880 and was responsible for many important technical papers, as a member of the Institution of Naval Architects, including "On the Traverse Strains of Merchant Ships", 1882; "On the Strength of Bulkheads" 1886; "On the Variations of the Stresses of Vessels at Sea due to Wave Motion" 1890.The merits of these papers secured for him membership of the Council of the Institute of Naval Architects, in 1894.
   The report makes no mention of Read's wife, was he widowed at the time of his death ? (See Inscription) His son Henry, however is mentioned

153. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
WILLIAM FRANCIS
DIED 29th JANUARY 1912
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO
WILHELMINA D. FRANCIS
DIED 26th JANUARY 1937
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
MILDRED EDITH FRANCIS
PASSED AWAY 30th SEPTEMBER 1946
AGED 78 YEARS
"Lord, all Pitying Jesus Blest,
Grant them Thine Eternal Rest"
ALSO
EMMA JANE FRANCIS
PASSED AWAY 20th FEBRUARY 1953
AGED 92 YEARS

1882 Kelly's Directory: William Francis, Hot and Cold Baths, Swimming Pool and Plunge, Medway Street; 1890 Kelly's Directory: Sarah Elizabeth Francis as 1882.

154. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN DUNSTALL
WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 7th 1897
IN HER 66th YEAR
ALSO WILLIAM DUNSTALL
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP OCTOBER 24th 1902
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO LYDIA LOWE DUNSTALL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM DUNSTALL
DIED JUNE 29th 1930 AGED 84 YEARS
CREMATED AT GOLDER'S GREEN
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ARTHUR SAMUEL
DIED AUGUST 12th 1868 AGED 6 MONTHS
HAROLD
DIED JUNE 11th 1872 AGED 3 YEARS
WHO WERE INTERRED IN CHATHAM BURIAL GROUND
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DUNSTALL

1890 Kelly's Directory: William Dunstall, Commercial School, Maidstone Road ?

155. LEANING PEDESTAL AND URN

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HAROLD
THE BELOVED SON OF
WILLIAM AND JESSIE
THEOBALD
DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1896
AGED 3 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
"Not Gone from Memory,
Not Gone from Love,
But Gone to our Father's
Home Above"

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
LIEUT R. THEOBALD M.C.
11th SUFFOLK REGT.
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
APRIL 19th 1918
AGED 23 YEARS
"No Greater Love hath no Man,
Than this, That a Man Lay
Down his Life for his Friends"

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
JESSIE THEOBALD
DIED AUGUST 29th 1923
AGED 66 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JESSIE J. THEOBALD
DIED FEBRUARY 23rd 1951
AGED 91 YEARS
"At Rest"

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MABEL AMY
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND JESSIE
THEOBALD
DIED JANUARY 28th 1958
AGED 71 YEARS
"At Rest"

1881 Census and 1882 Kelly's Directory, William Theobald, son and Partner of father, Henry, Tobacco Manufacturers, employing 14 men and boys.

156. FALLEN HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN STRONGMAN
SON OF
JOHN AND MARGARET BROAD
WHO DIED 14th JUNE 1895
AGED 29 YEARS
"With Christ which is Far Better"
ALSO FRANK FOSS
PASSED AWAY 31st AUGUST 1945
"Sufferings O'er"
ALSO
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
MARGARET SEAGARS
WHO WAS CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE
13th JULY 1956
"Earth has one Saint less, Heaven one more"
AND MARY FOSS
WHO DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1960
"Kept by his Almighty Power"

157. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM THOMAS WENN
WHO DIED 15th AUGUST 1896
IN HIS 58th YEAR
"Yea though I walk through the Valley
Of the Shadow of Death I will fear no Evil,
For Thou art with me Thy Rod and thy
Staff they Comfort Me"
ALSO ANN WENN
WHO DIED 16th NOV 1930
AGED 72 YEARS

158. HEADSTONE AND TABLET

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR JOHN BROWN
LATE OF HAMMOND HILL, CHATHAM
WHO ENTERED INTO REST JUNE 12th 1890
AGED 39 YEARS
"He that Believeth on Me hath
Everlasting Life"
ALSO EMILY WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 30th 1921
AGED 56 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO LOUISA JANE DOUSE
WHO DIED JAN 6th 1933 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS RALPH DOUSE
WHO DIED FEB 9th 1933 AGED 81 YEARS
"Underneath are the Everlasting Arms"

TABLET
IN MEMORIAM
HALES
1898 1900 1912
McKEEN
1968

1881Census: Thomas Douse, Clothing Manufacturer, Tailor, Meeting House Lane

159. FALLEN HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE YOUNG
WHO DIED 10th NOV 1891
AGED 34
ALSO MARY ANN MINCHIN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
ALSO WIDOW OF THE LATE
T. PARSLOW
WHO FELL ASLEEP 8th NOV 1933
IN HER 94th YEAR
ALSO STANLEY NICHOLSON
WHO PASSED ON 11th OCTOBER 1938
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH JANE NICHOLSON
DEVOTED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED ON 10th MAY 1948
AGED 84 YEARS
"I Have Heard thy Prayer, I Have Seen thy Tears"

160. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM ROSIER
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
ON DEC 25th 1897
AGED 66 YEARS
"There Remaineth a Rest to the People of God"
ALSO ELEANOR
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS CALLED TO REST OCT 12th 1919
AGED 83 YEARS
"Nothing in my Hand I Bring,
Simply to Thy Cross I Cling"

1881Census: Police Constable at Minster, Isle of Sheppey

161. CURBS

IN MEMORY OF GEORGE WILLIAM DAVIS WHO DIED 7th SEPT 1897 AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN DAVIS WHO DIED 4th NOV 1914 AGED 65 YEARS

ALSO ALICE LIZZIE ROBERTS WHO DIED 26th JUNE 1929 AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO STANLEY EVANS WHO DIED 13th MARCH 1974 AGED 89 ? YEARS

162. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
SACRED MEMORY OF
MARIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ADAM STIGANT
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 7th 1905
AGED 79
"For Ever with the Lord"
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
ADAM STIGANT
WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 19th 1916
IN HIS 93rd YEAR
HIS BEST YEARS WERE DEVOTED TO
THE INTERESTS OF HIS NATIVE TOWN
ALSO
ELLEN PEIRCE STIGANT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 20th 1941
AGED 81 YEARS

SUMMARY OF OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM NEWS
Stigant died in his sleep at his home 11 The Paddock. A native of Chatham, he was one of 8 children of a shipwright in H.M. Dockyard. For his early education he owed at lot to his mother. He completed his education and business training in France. After gaining more experience in London, he returned to Chatham and commenced business as a Linen Draper in Hammond Place, in partnership with his brother, George.
   Although he was a Non Conformist, associated with the Ebeneezer Congregational Church, he also had an affection for the Church of England. He was a staunch Conservative but also a member of the Chatham Working Men's Club and Institute.
   He was a member of the Medway Board of Guardians from 1873 and was Chairman in 1874 and again from 1887–1902. He was prominent to the development of the Medway Cottage Homes (substitute for the Workhouse for poor children). The Foundation Stone read, "This Stone was laid by County Councillor Adam Stigant, Chairman of the Medway Board of Guardians 1874 to 1901". He was Chairman of the old Chatham Board of Health and was elected as Councillor for St John's Ward on the first Chatham Council in 1891 but lost his seat the following year. He was also a member of the Kent County Council and shortly before his retirement he was made an Alderman, he was also the representative for Chatham on the Medway Conservancy Board.
   When of the Board of Guardians, he greatly improved the clothing of the Workhouse children. Together with George Winch (later first Mayor of Chatham) and Mr William Phillips (at the time, High Constable of Chatham), he initiated the scheme to erect the statue of Waghorn at Chatham (1880).

163. CURBS

JOHN FITTOCK WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY JAN 31st 1905 AGED 69

ALSO OF LOUISA FITTOCK WHO FELL ASLEEP DEC 10th 1909 AGED 75 YEARS

164. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
THOMAS
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
LILY MOORE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
NOVEMBER 28th 1907 AGED 57 YEARS
"If Thou Shoulds't Call me to Resign,
What Most I Prize, it ne'er was Mine,
I only Yield Thee what is Thine,
"Thy Will Be Done""
ALSO THE ABOVE
FRANCES LILY MOORE
BORN 1867 – DIED 1943
ALSO THOMAS PHILLIP
SON OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELLEN
WHO DIED OCT 23rd 1942
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO PHYLLIS IRENE EDITH
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS PHILLIP AND ELLEN MOORE
WHO DIED DEC 16th 1914
AGED 4½ YEARS
"At Rest"

165. WHITE MARBLE HEADSTONE AND C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
Note that this grave is orientated east-west, most of the others in this area are north-south

PHILLIPS

IN
LOVING
REMEMBRANCE
OF
GEORGE PHILLIPS
BORN JULY 29th 1827
DIED JULY 26th 1889
INTERRED AT CHATHAM JULY 30th
"There Pain and Sickness Never Come:
There Grief no more Complains,
Health Triumphs in Immortal Bloom,
And Purest Pleasure Reigns"
"Them which also Sleep in Jesus will,
God Bring with Him" Thes iv c 14 v
ALSO
FRANCES TAYLOR
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
DECEMBER 7th 1907
IN HER 81st YEAR
"Absent from the Body,
Present with the Lord"
ALSO OF MARIA SUSANNAH
INFANT DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
INTERRED IN THE OLD BURIAL GROUND
CHATHAM 1862
ALSO HERBERT EDWARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
HARRIET PHILLIPS
PASSED AWAY 28th NOVEMBER 192 ?
"At Rest"

C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
365324 FLIGHT SERGEANT
N.T. PHILLIPS
PILOT
ROYAL AIR FORCE
8th AUGUST 1940

ONE OF "THE FEW"

1873 Post Office Directory: George Phillips, Tobacco Pipe Maker, Ginger Beer and Soda Water Manufacturer; 1881Census: Mineral Water Manufacturer.
Flight Sergeant Phillips, Pilot of Spitfire K9905 from 65 Squadron, Hornchurch, probably shot down by a BF 109 flown by Oblt. Muencheberg, over Manston at 11.45 am, source, "The Battle of Britain, Now and Then", 1980

166. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF MY DEAR FATHER
JOHN COSTER
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 6th 1892
IN HIS 83rd YEAR
HE BORE HIS SUFFERINGS PATIENTLY
ALSO OF MY DEAR MOTHER
SARAH COSTER
INTERRED IN CHATHAM OLD BURIAL GROUND
DECEMBER 24th 1876
ALSO
EMMA SARAH PALMER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WIFE OF RICHARD F. PALMER
WHO DIED DECEMBER 6th 1917
AGED 79 YEARS
"She was all that a wife should be"
ALSO
RICHARD FOSTER PALMER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS 21st OCT 1925
IN HIS 88th YEAR
"At Rest"

1881Census: John Coster, Master Plumber and Decorator, employing 2 men; 1882 Kelly's Directory,: Painter and Grainer, Clover Street. 1881 Census: Richard Palmer, Iron and Brass Founder, Old Road. 1911 Census: Retired Iron Founder.

167. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
NELLIE CLOUT
WHO DIED 27th SEPTEMBER 1894
AGED 13 YEARS
"No one knows how much we miss her,
None but the aching heart can tell,
Earth has lost her, Heaven has found her,
Jesus hath done all things well"
ALSO MARY CLOUT
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 28th 1905
AGED 47 YEARS
"A light from our household is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled"
ALSO RICHARD CLOUT
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 26th 1915
AGED 67 YEARS
"No strife of parting no sore amaze,
No earthly longing, no lingering gaze,
But gently, sweetly to pass away,
From earth's dim twilight to endless day"

1881 Census: Chatham Hill, Beer House and Agricultural Labourer; 1882 Kelly's Directory, Beer Retailer, Chatham Hill; 1911 Census: Retired Publican.

168. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND ANGEL

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE PETT
WHO DIED 11th MARCH 1918
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO OLIVE ELEANOR AND LILY MAUD
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN INFANCY
"When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like a sea billow roll,
Whatever my lot thou hast taught me to know,
It is well it is well with my soul"

ALSO OF
ANN PETT
WHO DIED 29th DECEMBER 1943
AGED 67 YEARS

ALSO
VIOLET
THEIR DEARLY BELOVED DAUGHTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 17th JAN 1928
AGED 28 YEARS
!And with the morning those Angel
Faces Smile,
Which we have Loved long since,
And Lost Awhile"

1911Census: Henry Pett, Furniture Remover

169. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM A. BOW
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF EMMA BOW
WHO DIED ON APRIL 30th 1918
AGED 59 YEARS
"Memory is not dead thou still art just as Dear,
For Love's sake thou cans't bear and dry the falling Tear"
ALSO THE ABOVE EMMA BOW
WHO DIED ON JANUARY 10th 1950
AGED 86 YEARS
"Reunited"

ALSO DAUGHTER
LAURA TRESSA
CROWDER
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 26th 1948
AGED 64 YEARS

IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WINIFRED ETHEL
(OUR DARLING WINNIE)
THE DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER OF
W.A. AND E, BOW
WHOM JESUS TOOK TO BE WITH HIM
ON MAY 26th 1908 IN HER 20th YEAR
"Safe in His Keeping, Waiting"

1911Census: House Agent

170. HEADSTONE

"Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
FRANK PAYNE
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
(FLOSS)
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
AUGUST 24th 1902
AGED 24 YEARS
"For God shall wipe away all Tears
From their Eyes"
ALSO FLOSS
WHO PASSED AWAY
SEPTEMBER 27th 1952
AGED 74 YEARS

1901 Census: House Decorator, High Street.

171. FALLEN HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
BENJAMIN STOTE
WHO WAS CALLED HOME
JAN 9th 1882 AGED 71 YEARS
"They that Trust in the Lord shall be as
Mount Zion which Cannot be Removed"
ALSO
EMMA
THE DEARLY BELOVED AND DEVOTED WIFE OF
JABEZ HALL STOTE
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
FEB 7th 1903 AGED 67 YEARS
"With Joy and Gladness shall then be brought
? shall enter into the King's Palace"
ALSO
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE ABOVE
JABEZ HALL STOTE
WHO WAS CALLED HOME ON JAN 13th 1928
IN HIS 88th YEAR

ALSO
KATE LOUISA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS CALLED HOME MAR 21st 1946
AGED 78 YEARS

1881 Census: Benjamin Stote, Hairdresser; Jabez Stote, Shipwright.

172. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM EDWARD
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
FANNY CHARLOTTE MARTIN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
FEBRUAY 21st 1914
AGED 51 YEARS
"His Master Called Him"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
FANNY CHARLOTTE MARTIN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 13th DECEMBER 1937
AGED 77 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

173. LEANING HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD SIDNEY REEVE
(GUNNER R.F.A.)
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
MARCH 12th 1917 AGED 18 ½ YEARS
INTERRED IN FAUBOURG D'AMIENS CEMETERY
"For his Country's Sake"
ALSO VERA TERESA
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 31st 1917
AGED 1 YEAR
"Sleep on Dear Loved Ones and take thy Rest"
ALSO
RICHARD CHAPPEL REEVE
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
CALLED TO REST JUNE 30th 1943
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO RUTH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
CALLED TO REST APRIL 3rd 1952
AGED 76 YEARS

174. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED GEORGE JOHN
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ANN SIBUN
WHO DIED MAY 6th 1910
AGED 56 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO MARY ANN SIBUN
WHO DIED JAN 16th 1929
AGED 74 YEARS
"Reunited"
ALSO MABEL STUBBINS PERCH
WHO DIED JAN 15th 1955
AGED 66 YEARS

1881Census: Alfred Sibun, Labourer; 1890 Kelly's Directory: Shopkeeper, Best Street.

175. MODERN BLACK MARBLE HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM J. WEST
1860 – 1912
ANNIE R. WEST
1861 – 1942
ETHEL W. LEGGETT
1905 – 2004
ALSO
ALBERT G. WEST
1897 – 1916
"From God is the Gift
Of Peaceful Night"
ETHEL LEGGETT

176. CURBS

EMILY ROSE MAKIN DIED 21st JAN 1902 AGED 11 MONTHS

PTE. SIDNEY MAKIN 1st BUFFS KILLED IN ACTION 21st MARCH 1918 AGED 21 YEARS

177. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ENOS JAMES BALDWIN
DIED 18th MARCH 1896
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO
JAMES EDWARD BALDWIN
DIED 31st MAY 1907
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZA SUSAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
ENOS JAMES BALDWIN
DIED 29th JANUARY 1916
AGED 90 YEARS
ALSO
ALFRED JOHN BALDWIN
DIED 18th FEBRUARY 1930
AGED 66 YEARS
"Reunited"

1881Census: Enos Baldwin, Brazier; 1901Census: James, Machinist; 1911Census: Alfred, Engineer Draughtsman.

178. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY STEPHAN LANGLEY
WHO DIED AUGUST 10th 1913
AGED 30 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO
EMMA JULIANA LANGLEY
WHO DIED JULY 24th 1916
AGED 58 YEARS
"At Rest"
STEPHEN CHARLES LANGLEY
FATHER AND HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 13th 1931
AGED 75 YEARS
"Reunited"
ALSO
ARTHUR GEORGE LANGLEY
WHO DIED 25th SEPTEMBER 1960
AGED 76 YEARS
"Till we Meet Again"

1911Census: Henry, Shipwright; Stephen, Carpenter

179. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
FREDERICK WADE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 20th 1872
IN THE 30th YEAR OF HIS AGE
CATHERINE WADE
WHO DIED JULY 9th 1891
IN THE 79th YEAR OF HER AGE
"The Best of Mothers"
RICHARD WADE
WHO DIED JUNE 15th 1892
IN THE 79th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO ANN W. WADE
DIED DEC 16th 1916 AGED 69
ALSO HARRY WADE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT 6th 1937
AGED 89 YEARS
"He Tried to do his Best"

1881Census: Richard Wade, Master Outfitter, High Street, employing 1 man and 1 boy; Harry Wade, Outfitter's Partner; in 1911Census, the latter at Meopham, Tailor and Outfitter.

180. FALLEN HEADSTONE AND SMALL HEADSTONE IN DOUBLE PLOT

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK WILLIAM
YOUNGEST SON OF
WILLIAM & ELIZABETH LYDDON
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 2nd NOV 1884
AGED 22 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ELIZABETH LYDDON
DIED FEB 13th 1898 AGED 67 YEARS
"Peace after Pain"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM LYDDON
LATE OF CHATHAM
DIED APRIL 3rd 1919 AGED 82 YEARS
BURIED AT BICKNOLLER, SOMERSETSHIRE
ALSO JOHN THOMAS LYDDON
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 17th 1948
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE ANNIE LYDDON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 12th 1949
AGED 87 YEARS

SMALL HEADSTONE
IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEVOTED WIFE
ROSE FANNY ELVY
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
22nd OCTOBER 1929
AGED 55 YEARS
"Waiting the Day Break"
ALSO
STEPHEN CHARLES ELVY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY
27th JANUARY 1936
AGED 65 YEARS
"Re-united"

1890 Kelly's Directory: William Lyddon, First Class Tailor and Outfitter, New Road; 1909 Kelly's Directory: John Thomas Lyddon Naval and Gentleman's Tailor and Clothier, (Wholesale and Retail), New Road; 1911Census: Stephen Elvy, Tailor's Trimmer.

181. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JANE WHITE
WHO DIED 12th APRIL 1918
AGED 90 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ARTHUR BARKER
DIED 31st DECEMBER 1946
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO EDITH FLORENCE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 25th FEBRUARY 1955
AGED 87 YEARS
"Reunited"

182. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR SISTER
ELIZABETH ANN HUNT
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS ON JULY 18th 1900
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO OF
SUSAN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
RICHARD WILLIAM MITCHELL
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
ON THE 19th OF FEBRUARY 1909
AGED 73 YEARS
"Beloved by All"
ALSO THE ABOVE
RICHARD WILLIAM MITCHELL
ON THE 23rd OF MAY 1919 AGED 78 YEARS
"So He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"

183. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED GEORGE WATTS
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE WATTS
WHO WENT TO HEAVEN 24th APRIL 1897
AGED 37 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS
"A Tender, Loving Husband,
A Kind, Affectionate Father,
A Gentle Sympathising Brother,
A Hard Working, Self Sacrificing Evangelist,
Is Gone,
Gone Far Away from Care and Strife,
From Sickness, Pain and Woe,
To be with Jesus, which is Best,
Where we all Hope to Go"
"Blesses are the Dead,
Yea, saith the Spirit, they Rest from their Labours,
And their Works do Follow them"
ALSO ANNIE
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 8th APRIL 1946
AGED 87 YEARS

1891Census: Outfitter's Assistant, Railway Street

184. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF CLARA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM C. EDSER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 28th JUNE 1900
AGED 63 YEARS
"Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM CLEMENT EDSER
DIED 1st FEB 1918
IN HIS 87th YEAR
"At Rest"
ALSO WILLIAM JAMES
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 28th FEB 1896 AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO CLARA GRAHAM
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED
W.C. AND CLARA EDSER
DIED 7th APRIL 1952 AGED 89 YEARS
"Memory Links a Golden Chain,
That Binds us till we Meet Again"

1891 Census: William Edser, Builder at Rochester, 1890 Kelly's Directory: Edser and Bockham, Carpenters, Railway Street.

185. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE POCKNALL
WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP
19th SEPTEMBER 1901
AGED 65 YEARS
SUPERINTENDENT OF THIS CEMETERY FROM
IT'S OPENING IN 1869 UNTIL HIS DEATH
"They Rest from their Labours and
Their Works do Follow them"
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY THE BURIAL
BOARD IN MEMORY OF THE DECEASED'S
FAITHFUL SERVICE
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
FREDERICK THOMAS ALFRED SAMUEL
FRANK HERBERT & ARTHUR ALPHONSE
CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN INFANCY
ALSO WILLIAM POCKNALL
FATHER OF GEORGE POCKNALL
WHO FELL ASLEEP 25th JAN 1877
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO HELEN WINIFRED
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE GEORGE POCKNALL
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 11th JUNE 1907
AGED 67 YEARS
"Clothed in the Righteousness of
Christ Jesus our Redeemer"
ALSO
HELRN REBECCA (NELLIE) POCKNALL
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
GEORGE AND HELEN WINIFRED POCKNALL
CALLED HOME 14th MARCH 1935
AGED 74 YEARS

186. HEADSTONE, (Very Worn)

[IN LOVING MEMORY OF]
EMMA MATILDA
[BELOVED WIFE OF]
FRANK HOWE
[WHO DIED [             ] 1874]
[AGED 26 YEARS]
[                                            ]
ALICE LOUISA [WHO DIED [ ] 1870]
AGED 4 MONTHS
[                            ]
[                            ]
FRANK HOWE
[WHO DIED APRIL 10th 1922]
[AGED 74 YEARS]
[ALSO]
EMMA MATILDA FINN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED]
[AGED YEARS]
"At Rest"
INTERRED IN ST. MARGARET'S CEMETERY
ALSO CLARA REBECCA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 22nd 1934
AGED 89 YEARS

1881-1911 Census: Howe was a Blacksmith at Luton; Principal Probate Registry: Frank, £1,506 10s; Clara £1,263

END OF SECTION S, T, U, V & X

SECTION A, B, C, E & F

187. PEDESTALS, CROSS, LARGE PLOT

IN TREASURED AND LOVING
MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CHARLES LAWRENCE
LATE MASTER OF THE MEDWAY WORKHOUSE
AND DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE LOUISE LAWRENCE
WHO DIED 7th JANUARY 1919 AGED 35 YEARS
"Some Day We'll Understand"
ALSO CHARLES WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF SYLVIA LAWRENCE
AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 20th AUGUST 1929 AGED 67 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO
FRANK HAROLD LAWRENCE
O.B.E., J.P.
MAYOR OF CHATHAM 1947 – 54
ALSO SYLVIA WIDOW OF CHARLES WILLIAM LAWRENCE
WHO DIED 25th JANUARY1930 AGED 70 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

William Charles Lawrence has a very brief obituary in the Chatham Observer; it seems he died of pneumonia, preceded by pleurisy and influenza, (part of the epidemic following the First World War?) He had been Assistant Master and was appointed Master when the previous one, R. Poynter, retired. His wife Annie was Matron. We are told he was popular with Officers and Inmates, laying on entertainments for the latter.
Frank Lawrence carried on the family business of Nurseryman and Seedsman (See 192)

188. GRANITE PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN SACRED MEMORY OF
GEORGE FREDERICK
THE DEAR AND DEVOTED HUSBAND OF
ELLEN BUTTS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 1st 1914
AGED 63 YEARS
(Indistinct Verse)
ALSO THE ABOVE ELLEN BUTTS
WHO DIED FEB 27th 1929 AGED 79 "At Rest"

SUMMARY OF OBITUARY IN THE CHATHAM OBSERVER
Butts died in office as Mayor of Chatham at his residence in Railway Street.
   He was born in Ordnance Place in 1851 and after his schooling, at the British School and St. John's School, was employed by a grocer for 2 years. In 1868 he appears to have been "head hunted" by the law firm, Smith and Winch, (later Winch and Winch), beginning forty years employment as a Solicitor's Clerk. In 1883 he became Managing Clerk, a position he held until his death. He became a close friend of George Winch, the head of the firm and later first Mayor of Chatham.
   He was elected to Chatham Council in 1903, where he was Chairman of the Law and Parliamentary Committee, Chair of the Education Committee, where he was instrumental in getting up to date schools for the borough.
   He was a member and officer of the Ancient Order of Druids Friendly Society. From 1880 he was Secretary of the Second Chatham Investment Building Society.
   A Conservative and Churchman, attended St. John's Church in Railway Street.
   In 1873 he married Ellen Coleman, by whom he had three sons.
   There was a large attendance at the funeral, including many fellow Mayors and Councillors, Council Officers and from organisations to which he was connected, official from H.M. Chatham Dockyard, including the Commander in Chief, Nore, the Admiral Superintendent of the Dockyard, Police and Fire Brigade, etc.
   The Bishop of Rochester conducted the funeral service and the Rev. Wansborough officiated at the graveside.
   There was a vast number of floral tributes and flags on public buildings in the towns flew at half-mast all week.

189. GRANITE CROSS AND PEDESTALS

IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EMILY JANE THOMPSON
WHO ENTERED THE UNSEEN JAN 2nd 1917
IN HIS 67th YEAR
"Them also which Sleep in Jesus,
Will God bring with Him"

ALSO
EDITH EVELINE
THE DEARLY BELOVED
AND ONLY DAUGHTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP
FEB 24th 1885
AGED 6 YEARS
AND 7 MONTHS
"Jesus called a Little Child
Unto Him"
INTERRED IN WOOLWICH CEMETERY

190. HEADSTONE BORDERED WITH "LOGS" AND CURBS

IN
MEMORY OF
FREDERICK WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ALICE FRANCES CLIFT
WHO DIED JUNE 28th 1917
AGED 47 YEARS
"Sincere, Plain-hearted, Hospitable, Kind"
ALSO OF FREDERICK E.
PTE. 5th QUEEN'S R.W. SURREY REGT.
SON OF THE ABOVE
AND DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
MAUD E. CLIFT
WHO DIED AT SALONICA
JANUARY 1st 1919 IN HIS 27th YEAR
"Sleep on Dear One in a Foreign Field,
In a grave we may Never See,
But as long as Life and Memory Last,
We Will Remember Thee"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALICE FRANCES CLIFT
WHO DIED MARCH 2nd 1953
AGED 83 YEARS

1911 Census: Frederick Clift, Snr. Boilermaker

191. WHITE MARBLE PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN PROUD AND DEAR
MEMORY OF
MY HUSBAND
LIEUT. COL. BERTRAM NOWELL ELLIOT
D.S.O. R.M.L.I.
KILLED IN ACTION AT ZEEBRUGGE
ST. GEORGE'S DAY 1918 AGED 37
ALSO WINIFRED CAROLINE HIS WIFE
REUNITED 19th FEBRUARY 1961

192. RED AND GREY PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN AND COPED STONE

IN
MEMORY OF
ELIZA PHILLIPS
WHO DIED JULY 25th 1909
AGED 76 YEARS
"At Rest"

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY CHARLES
LAWRENCE
WHO DIED
OCTOBER 14th 1917
AGED 78 YEARS
"The Lord your God hath given you Rest"

ALSO OF THEIR ONLY SON
CAPT. C. A. LAWRENCE, M.C.
7th BN. BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT
KILLED NEAR VILLERS-BRETONNEUX
APRIL 24th 1918
AGED 25 YEARS
"He Died that we may Live"

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FLORENCE ANNE
LAWRENCE WHO DIED
DECEMBER 14th 1941
AGED 66 YEARS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE MAUD LAWRENCE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED HENRY LAWRENCE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 19th 1944
AGED 77 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED HENRY LAWRENCE
WHO DIED NOV 26th 1954
AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited
with his Loved Ones"

SUMMARY OF OBITUARY IN CHATHAM OBSERVER
Henry Charles Lawrence was a Florist and Seed Merchant, he died at his home at the Nurseries, Albany Road, Chatham. He was born in Cambridgeshire but spent most of his life in Chatham.
   He learnt his trade, as a young man, by working in many of the country's finest gardens.
   In 1868 he came to Rochester and started his own business; by 1882 he had opened the Nursery at Albany Road and in 1883 opened a shop in Chatham High Street, next to St. Bartholomew's Chapel, (the upper storey is in the form of a large greenhouse, the building is now a restaurant).
   Lawrence retired a few years before his death. He was always active in helping amateur gardening organisations and was generous with advice, he also judged competitions.
   Although of a retiring disposition, he was elected to Chatham Council and served on several public bodies. A Conservative and a Churchman; for some time he was a sidesman at St. Paul's Church.
   He had been healthy until, standing on wet ground to watch an airship, he caught a chill and never recovered his health. A widower, he had, surviving a son and two daughters; his son, a. Lawrence succeeds to the family business.

193. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

OF
JAMES
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ANN GRIEVESON
WHO DIED JANUARY 14th 1910
AGED 77 YEARS
"At Home with the Lord"
ALSO THE ABOVE
MARY ANN GRIEVESON
WHO DIED 0CTOBER 29th 1918
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS WILLIAM
GRIEVESON
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 18th 1942
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN GRIEVESON
AT REST NOV 7th 1962
AGED 95 YEARS

1901 Census: James, Retired Dockyard Worker; 1890 Kelly's Directory: Thomas ? Insurance Agent

194. FALLEN HEADSTONE

REMEMBER BEFORE GOD
EDWARD BARTLETT JEE
1856 – 1912
AND
EVELINE JANE JEE
1861 – 1941
JOHN GASKELL
1887 – 1978
AND
SYLVIA EVELINE GASKELL
1898 – 1989 ?
ALSO
THOMAS DAVIDSON JEE
1898 – 1916
KILLED IN ACTION
AND BURIED NEAR AR[ ]

1911Census: Edward Jee, Tailor's Cutter

195. WHITE MARBLE PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ELLEN LUCY BESSENT
AND YOUNGEST SON OF MR C. R. BESSENT
WHO DIED AT BERRINGTON WAR HOSPITAL
NR. SHREWSBURY
MARCH 18th 1917 IN HIS 29th YEAR
"At Rest"

ALSO
ELLEN LUCY BESSENT
WHO DIED MARCH 31st 1951
AGED 67 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

The Bessents were prominent Timber Merchants.

196. LOW HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN SACRED MEMORY OF
WILLIAM ATKINS
DIED JAN 31st 1906 AGED 68
AND HIS WIFE SUSAN
DIED JULY 9th 1928 IN HER 90th YEAR
AND THEIR DAUGHTER ELIZABETH SMITH
DIED FEBRUARY 24th 1950 AGED 82 YEARS

1901 Census: Retired Inspector of Shipwrights

197. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN
AFFECTIONATE
MEMORY OF
REAR ADMIRAL ALVIN COOTE CORRY
ADMIRAL SUPERINTENDENT OF CHATHAM DOCKYARD
BORN 26th OCTOBER 1849
DIED 25th JANUARY 1907
"The Memory of the Just is Blessed"

AND CATHERINE HIS WIFE
DIED NOVEMBER 1939

SUMMARY OF A VERY LONG OBITUARY IN CHATHAM OBSERVER
Admiral Corry died after a bout of bronchitis lead to pneumonia.
   He was appointed to his post at Chatham in September 1905. An able administrator, he came to Chatham at a difficult time, cuts were being implemented by the Government but Corry used his influence to alleviate the effects.
   He was the son of Rear Admiral A. D. Corry, "a fine old sailor", who was 2nd in command of the Baltic Fleet in 1854, during the Crimea War. Corry joined the navy in 1862 as a midshipman. He was involved in the reaction to the "Fenian Invasion" of Canada. As a Sub Lieutenant, he gained three 1st class certificates from the Royal Naval College, Portsmouth and was promoted lieutenant.
   In 1880 he was 1st Lieutenant of H.M.S. Newcastle , the last of three old training ships for young seamen. He drew up schemes for this training which were welcomed by the admiralty.
   After serving on H.M.S. Cleopatra he was promoted Commander in 1882. He served in the squadron which accompanied the Duke of Clarence, and the future Duke of Windsor ( Edward VIII), to Australia, Japan and India. He then served in the Mediterranean and was in command of the Naval Brigade of the Mediterranean Fleet which occupied Alexandria in 1882, following the Arabi Revolt against British imperialism.
   Returning to England he was appointed commander of H.M.S. St. Vincent, a training ship at Portsmouth.
   While there he re-organised, with Admiral Andoe, the training regime. He published "The Executive Officers' Orders, etc., with Regard to the Internal Economy of a Man of War", which remained a standard text at the time of his death. He was promoted to Captain in 1890 and held command of nine sea going vessels. He was commanding the troopship H.M.S. Crocodile, when it's engines broke down with 1,100 men on board, Corry brought the vessel safely to harbour under sail.
   As senior officer at Singapore, he carried out a successful, mock night time assault with three cruisers during manoeuvres.
   In January 1901 he was one of the Guard of Honour when the body of Queen Victoria was landed at Gosport from the Isle of Wight. Appointed A.D.C. To King Edward VII, he was on board the Royal Yacht when the King reviewed the Fleet at Spithead and also rode in the Coronation Procession through London.
   He attained Flag Rank in 1902 and completed the re-organisation of the Fleet Reserve. He had studied the organisation of civilian labour and construction and repair systems in Royal Dockyards, so was a natural choice the post at Chatham Dockyard.
   He was also well qualified from his time at the Royal Naval College, in steam and the steam engine, international law, physics, chemistry, naval architecture, naval tactics and the law of evidence relating to Courts Martial.
   The funeral was quite a spectacular affair, the Dockyard Chapel was full to bursting; mourners included Mayors from the Medway Towns in their robes and chains of office; all commanding and other officers of ships in Chatham and Sheerness who could be spared; Chiefs of the Naval Department; Royal Marine officers, Royal Engineer officers, Dockyard officers. The route to the cemetery was lined with 450 Royal Marines, 450 Royal Engineers and 75 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; 650 Sailors were in the procession and 36 Chief Petty Officers, in straw hats, drew the gun carriage upon which the coffin lay, draped with the Union Flag, accompanied by Naval and Military Bands; a 13 guns salute was fired from Fort Amherst.
   The Dean of Rochester, assisted by several of the Forces Chaplains officiated; finally a firing party fired a salute over the grave.
   After such a spectacular funeral, the monument erected to Corry's memory is rather disappointing, it is commonplace and indistinguishable from many of the similar monuments in the cemetery.

198. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN

[IN LOVING MEMORY OF]
CORNELIUS FINNIS
WOOD
WHO DIED DECEMBER 25th 1903
AGED 49 YEARS
"Rest, Sweetly Rest"
ERECTED BY HIS LOVING WIFE AND CHILDREN
ALSO KATE MARY WOOD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 15th 1934
AGED 76 YEARS

199. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN

IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
ESTHER CAROLINE GREEN
WHO DIED THE 5th OF SEPTEMBER 1904
IN HER 24th YEAR
"At Rest"
ALSO ALFRED GREEN
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 26th JULY 1914 AGED 75 YEARS
"Resting"

HARRIET MARY
GREEN
WIFE AND MOTHER
WHO DIED OCT 3rd 1928
AGED 89 YEARS

1901Census: Alfred, Boilermaker, H.M. Dockyard

200. FALLEN HEADSTONE AND CURBS

CURBS
JOHN GEORGE BLAKE
DIED 15th JULY 1906 AGED 32 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus"

ALSO JOHN JACOB BLAKE
DIED 15th MARCH 1917
AGED 72 YEARS

HEADSTONE
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
CELIA SABRINA BLAKE
DIED 25th OCTOBER 1925
AGED 79 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO CHARLES THOMAS CLARK
DIED 18th JUNE 1951
AGED 74 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"

1901 Census: John Jacob Blake, H.M. Dockyard Labourer

201. CURBS, ONE FALLEN (Recent health problems mean I have not tried to turn fallen section)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR MOTHER HARRIET CALLOWAY WHO DIED 10th MAY 1911 AGED 72 YEARS (One Line)

202. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CHARLES ARCHER
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1901AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO
ELSIE MAUD CAROLINE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th AUG 1894
AGED 3 MONTHS

203. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE ELIZABETH PACKER
AT REST 5th JANUARY 1900
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
AT REST 20th APRIL 1905
AGED 42 YEARS
AND THEIR DAUGHTER
ELIZABETH AMELIA
AT REST 28th JAN 1902
AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO FLORENCE ETHEL
THEIR DAUGHTER
AND WIFE OF
HORACE WALTER WHITE
AT REST 7th JAN 1962
AGED 74 YEARS

1901 Census: William, Manager, Bread Baker

204. HEADSTONE AND CURB

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CLEAVES
WHO DIED 6th JULY 1911
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO SUSAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th MARCH 1920
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO LOUIS CLEAVES
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th JANUARY 1892
AGED 18 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO FRANK HENRY CLEAVES
WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1922
AGED 42 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO ELIZABETH CLEAVES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 12th DECEMBER 1924
AGED 43 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"

1901 Census: Contractor Carman

205. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES HARGRAVES BAKER
WHO DIED ON JANUARY THE 12th 1892
AGED 52 YEARS
"Sweet Rest at Last"
ALSO
ELIZABETH REBECCA BAKER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON OCTOBER 5th 1931
AGED 90 YEARS
"Not Gone from Memory, not Gone from Love,
But Gone to our Father's Home Above"

1890 Kelly's Directory: Landlord of the "Hook and Hatchet" ?

206. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY WILLIAM HARRISON
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 19th 1906
AGED 70 YEARS
"Life's Race well Run,
Life's Work well Done,
Life's Crown well Won,
Now comes Rest"
ALSO WILLIAM JOHN
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 1st 1915
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO ADA ISABELLA
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 3rd 1918
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO BETSEY HARRISON
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
H. W. HARRISON
DIED NOVEMBER 23rd 1922
AGED 69 YEARS
"Her Bright Smile Filled our Home with Gladness"
ALSO MARTHA JANE JACKMAN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
H.W. AND B. HARRISON
DIED JULY 10th 1949
AGED 80 YEARS

1890 Kelly's Directory: Ironmongers and Undertakers; 1911Census: William, Undertaker.

207. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

SACRED
RO THE MEMORY OF
HENRIETTA JANE LUCY POVEY
DIED 20th FEBRUARY 1893
AGED 73 YEARS
"We Cannot tell who next may Fall,
Beneath thy Chastening Rod,
One must be First but let us All,
Prepare to meet our God"
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH GOODHER
DIED 15th MAY 1915
IN HER 86th YEAR
ALSO OF JESSE GOODHER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th JANUARY 1912
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
ALSO OF EDWIN RHODES
WHO DIED 16th JANUARY 1912
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO OF
RACHEL HOLLAND RHODES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st APRIL 1948
AGED 91 YEARS

1891Census: Jesse Goodher, Parish Relief; Inquest in Chatham News, 20th January 1912.
1890 Kelly's Directory: Edwin Rhodes, Baker, The Brook.

208. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
FRANCIS A. NIXON
WHO PASSED AWAY 20th JAN 1907
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO LILIAN R. NIXON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th MARCH 1941
AGED 57 YEARS
"We cannot Lord thy Purpose see"
AMD VERA F. BEADLE
DAUGHTER OF LILIAN NIXON
BELOVED MOTHER HERSELF
WHO DIED 8th JUNE 1986
AGED 65

209. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

HENRY RICHARD THOMPSON DIED 2nd JUNE 1907 AGED 27 YEARS

ALSO ELIZABETH ANN THOMPSON WHO FELL ASLEEP 27th OCTOBER 1964 AGED 82 YEARS

IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
THOMAS THOMPSON
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
AUGUST 5th 1927 IN HIS 75th YEAR
ALSO
GEORGE WILLIAM THOMPSON
WHO WAS KILLED IN FRANCE
JUNE 30th 1916 AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH ANN THOMPSON
WHO PASSED AWAY
MAY 11th 1940 AGED 88 YEARS
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus"

1901 Census: Henry Thompson, Wood Chopper, son of Wood Cutter, at Capstone

210. PEDESTALS WITH CROSS AND ANGEL

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ANN ESTHER DUFFIELD
WHO DIED 4th JULY 1912 AGED 65 YEARS
"Father I Stretch my Hand to Thee"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
MARY ANN E. DUFFIELD
WHO DIED 22nd AUGUST 1916 AGED 71 YEARS
"Hark the Sound of Holy Voices"

1911Census: Retired Engineer

211. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN SAD MEMORY
OF
MABEL MARY BURR
WHO DIED MARCH 29th 1911
IN HER 34th YEAR
"At Rest"
ALSO HERBERT JAMES BURR
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB 1st 1912
AGED 22 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO OF
GEORGE WILLIAM BURR
WHO WAS CALLED TO REST
AUGUST 31st 1914
AGED 32 YEARS

1911Census: Herbert Burr, Wine Merchant's Clerk; George Burr, Labourer

212. "BOOK" STYLE STONE

IN LOVING
MEMORY OF ALSO
WILLIAM J. MATILDA
ROSKILLY HIS WIFE
MATTHEW DIED 29th 11 1936
DIED 29th 8 1909 AGED 76 YEARS
AGED 49 YEARS

1901Census: Railway Labourer

213. TALL GREY GRANITE HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING AND AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM SHEPPARD
LATE CLR. SGT. R.M.L.I. CHATHAM DIVISION
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE ELIZA SHEPPARD
WHO DIED APRIL 20th 1919
AGED 57 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ANNIE ELIZA SHEPPARD
WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 29th 1938
AGED 71 YEARS
"Eternal Rest"
ALSO
HORACE WILLIAM BARNABAS
SHEPPARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
FLORENCE
AT REST JANUARY 26th 1969
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO FLORENCE BEATRICE
HIS BELOVED WIFE
REUNITED MARCH 3rd 1973
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HORACE ALBERT BARNABAS
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
6th DECEMBER 2002 AGED 96
ALSO
DOROTHY EVELYN SHEPPARD
HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO DIED
26th SEPTEMBER 1991 AGED 81

214. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN
SACRED MEMORY
OF
MAUD CHUTER (NEE BRUNT)
THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD CHUTER
WHO DIED 14th APRIL 1919
AGED 31 YEARS
"The Feeling of my Love will Never be Old"
ALSO THE ABOVE EDWARD
WHO DIED 11th APRIL 1965
AGED 80 YEARS
"Reunited"

215. "CHEST TOMB" ON MASSIVE, STEPPED BASE"

BIRD

FREDERICK GODFREY BIRD
CAPTAIN ROYAL NAVY, C.M.G., D.S.O.
LEGION D'HONNEUR
NOV. III MDCCCLXVIII
DEC. XXIX MCMXIX
CAPTAIN DOVER DRIFTER PATROL
IN THE GREAT WAR

216. PEDESTALS, FALLEN CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LOUISA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM JOHN WEST
DIED OCT 23rd 1911
AGED 59 YEARS
"At Rest"
"She Suffered Much but Murmured,
[Not ]
[ ]
ALSO
WILLIAM JOHN
WEST
DIED JUNE 1st 1940
AGED 80 YEARS

ALSO
THOMAS WILLIAM
WILLIAMS
BELOVED HUSBAND OF LOUISA
PASSED AWAY DEC. 8th 1940
AGED 68 YEARS

ALSO LOUISA BEATRICE WILLIAMS
WHO DIED APRIL 5th 1954
AGED 81 YEARS

217. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

"Peace,
Perfect Peace"
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST
HENRY EDWARD
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MELINDA TRANT GEORGE
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 19th 1915
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE MELINDA TRANT GEORGE
WHO FELL ASLEEP? AUGUST 1957 AGED 92 YEARS

1909 Kelly's Directory: Grocer, Luton Road and Rainham.

218. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN MEMORY OF
HENRY JOHN LAY
WHO DIED 28th JANUARY 1891
AGED 40 YEARS
ERECTED BY HIS FELLOW EMPLOYEES OF THE
AXE BRAND WORKS
AS A TOKEN OF THEIR DEEP RESPECT
ALSO HIS SON
STANLEY CHARLES LAY
WHO DIED 19th MAY 1891
AGED 8 MONTHS
ALSO
CAROLINE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
12th MARCH 1929
AGED 72 YEARS

The Axe Brand factory was a clothing manufacturer established in the old Chatham Workhouse building, later replaced by the Ritz Cinema, in turn replaced by a Bingo Hall.

219. WHITE MARBLE PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN

IN
UNFADING MEMORY
OF
SERGT. WILLIAM HENRY BOURNES M.M.
7th BATT CANADIANS
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EDITH ELLEN BOURNES
DIED 29th NOV 1918 AGED 33 YEARS
"The Peace that Passeth all Understanding"
ALSO EDITH ELLEN HIS BELOVED WIFE
REUNITED 3rd OCT 1957 AGED 73 YEARS

Did Bournes die in the Influenza epidemic?

220. RED GRANITE CRUCIFORM COPED

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES KELLY
WHO DIED 15th SEPT 1891
AGED 49 YEARS
R.I.P

1890 Kelly's Directory: Landlord of the "Red Lion", Military Road

221. PEDESTALS AND CROSS, DOUBLE PLOT

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
JOSEPH McCREA
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
22nd JANUARY 1905 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO MINNIE S. HIS DEVOTED WIFE
REUNITED 20th DEC. 1915
ALSO CHARLES EDWIN McCREA THEIR SON
KILLED IN ACTION 3rd MARCH 1917 AGED 19 YEARS
R.I.P.

EVALENA C. McCREA
1905 – 1986
CREMATED
PRAY FOR
EDWIN STEPHEN ALBON
HUSBAND OF NORAH
DIED 6th MARCH 1983
R.I.P.
CREMATED
PRAY FOR NORAH ALBON
DIED 20th DECEMBER 1980
PRAY FOR FR. MICHAEL ALBON
DIED 23rd FEBRUARY 1981
R-I-P

222. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

MAJOR & BREVET LIEUT. COLONEL
JOHN BRECKNOCK NOBLE
ROYAL MARINES
9th MARCH 1917 AGED 49

223. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

MY DEAR HUSBAND LORENZO CLEVERTON LIPOP DIED NOV 12th 1918 AGED 23 YEARS

ALSO WILLIAM ERNEST WILLIAMS DIED MAY 28th 1891 AGED 5½ YEARS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR WIFE
SARAH EMILY WILLIAMS
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1939
IN HER 80th YEAR
"Faithful Unto Death"
ALSO JOHN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 3rd 1946
AGED 90 YEARS
"Reunited"
ALSO EMILY ADA SARAH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 16th 1958
AGED 79 YEARS

John William, (a Shipwright) and Sarah Williams are the transcriber's great grand parents.
Lorenzo Lipop, a Shipwright-Draughtsman, died as a result of the Influenza Epidemic of 1918 - 19

INQUEST ON WILLIAM WILLIAMS, CHATHAM NEWS, JUNE 6th 1891
"The City Coroner (Mr W. H. Bell, LL.B) held an inquest at St Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester, on Saturday morning last, before a jury, of which Mr H.G. Homan was foreman, touching the death of William Edward (sic) Williams, aged 5 years, whose death resulted from a fall from the high bank at the side of Chatham Hill.
   John Williams, a journeyman shipwright of 11 Thorold Road, Chatham, identified the deceased as his son. On the previous Thursday he was sent for from work because an accident had happened to the deceased, who had been taken to the Hospital. He went direct to that institution, and found the deceased was unconscious. He heard the deceased had fallen from a bank 20 feet high near his house.
   John Thomas Parston (sic) (Panton ?), general dealer, of 4, Rhode Street, Chatham, said he was proceeding down Chatham Hill soon after eleven o'clock on Thursday morning. He saw the deceased falling from a high bank on Chatham Hill. He fell into the stone gutter by the side of the road, striking the side of his head. He was about 30 yards above the spot at the moment, and he rushed at once to the deceased. He picked him up, and he was then insensible. He saw no one else at the top of the bank, and could assign no cause for the fall. He placed the deceased in Mr Church's trap which was passing, and drove him to the hospital.
   By a juror :there was no fence at the top of the bank, and a horse fell over there a short time ago. He understood that the place was use for grazing.
   Another juror said that the plateau at the top the bank was apparently used as a public recreation ground.
   Dr Nankivell, surgeon at the Hospital, said that deceased was admitted into the Hospital on the 28th inst. suffering from fracture of the skull. He died the same evening about nine hours after admission. The cause of death was the fracture, which was such as might be caused by a fall from a height.
   The jury returned a verdict of "Death from misadventure""

JOHN AND SARAH WILLIAMS AND THEIR GRAND DAUGHTER, MARY LIPOP, WHO WAS THE ONLY CHILD OF LORENZO LIPOP AND HILDA. MARY MARRIED JOURNALIST, DUNCAN RAND IN 1941; DUNCAN WAS THE FOUNDER OF THE MEDWAY LITTLE THEATRE. PHOTOGRAPH C. 1923

END OF SECTION A, B, C, E AND F

SECTION F F

224. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

ON LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES MOORE
WHO DIED 21st JANUARY 1901
AGED 60 YEARS
"[ ] Patient in thy Suffering,
When no hand could give thee Ease,
God the Helper of the Helpless,
Saw thy Grief and gave thee Peace"
ALSO
CATHERINE JANE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th SEPTEMBER 1913
AGED 63? YEARS
ALSO
ETHEL HARRIET
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th FEBRUARY 1944
AGED 60 YEARS
"Sadly Missed but not Forgotten"

1881 Census: Railway Guard

225. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK THOMAS
(LATE R.H.A.)
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
SARAH ELIZABETH BEEDEN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1901
AGED 32 YEARS
"The Spirit hath returned unto God who gave it"
ALSO OF
JOHN THOMAS BLACKMAN
FATHER IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 30th 1925
AGED 83 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

226. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN SOAMES WHO DIED OCTOBER 27th 1901 AGED 35 YEARS

227. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LUCY MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF WALTER COLYER
WHO FELL ASLEEP [     ] MAY 1901
AGED 51 YEARS
"Sleep on Dear One [         ]
God taketh those [          ]"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WALTER COLYER
[DIED 1921]
[AGED 72 YEARS]

1881Census: Blacksmith at H.M. Dockyard

228. FALLEN HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE HUGGETT
WHO DIED 13th APRIL 1901
AGED 64 YEARS
R.I.P.
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE HUGGETT
WHO DIED OCT 1st 1911
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 27th 1943
AGED 46 YEARS

1881Census: George Huggett, Shipwright.

229. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RICHARD FREDERICK PEARCE
WHO DIED 19th MAY 1902
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO AGNES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th APRIL 1915
AGED 58 YEARS

1901Census: Carpenter

230. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF PERCIVAL BOORMAN
WHO DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1902 AGED 5 ½ MONTHS

ALSO FREDERICK DUNSTAN BOORMAN WHO DIED 28th APRIL 1917 AGED 40 YEARS

ALSO LOUISE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1953 AGED 75 YEARS

1911 Census: Engine Fitter at H.M. Dockyard

231. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET RADFORD SMITH WHO DIED FEBRUARY 1st 1903 AGED 79 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO WILLIAM SMITH WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1903 ? AGED 83? YEARS

1881Census: At Minster, Retired Dock Yard Shipwright.

232. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES MORGANS
WHO DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1903
AGED 49 YEARS
"Over the Line, why should I Remain,
I'll Cross it and go to Jesus"
ALSO MINNIE LAVINA
BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th AUGUST 1903
AGED 29 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES MORGANS
WHO DIED 25th APRIL 1908
AGED 58 YEARS
"Past all Pain For Ever, done with Sorrow now"

1901 Census: Blacksmith, H.M. Dockyard

233. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE
A. E. KILLIAN
SHIPWRIGHT 2nd CL. RN 346954
H.M.S. GIBRALTAR
13th JUNE 1919 AGE 28

234. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF SOPHIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF HENRY HOLDEN WHO DIED JUNE 15th 1905 AGED 69 YEARS (One Line)

1890 Kelly's Directory: Henry Holden, Landlord of the "Saracen's Head", The Brook

235. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JANE BRIGHT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 24th 1904
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO OF
EVA BRIGHT
WHO DIED FEB 10th 1908
AGED 7 MONTHS
"For of Such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
ALSO JAMES ARTHUR
BELOVED HUSBAND OF ADELAIDE BRIGHT
WHO DIED MARCH 28th 1924
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO PETER
HUSBAND OF JANE BRIGHT
WHO DIED MAY 14th 1927
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ADSLAIDE MARY BRIGHT
WHO DIED 8th DECEMBER 1949
AGED 71 YEARS
AND BESSIE DAUGHTER DIED 19th JULY 1901
AGED 13 MONTHS

236. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HELEN CLARA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE BENHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 9th 1904
AGED 27 YEARS
"Yet since you could no longer stay to Cheer us,
with your Love,
We Hope to Meet Again in yon' Bright
World Above"

237. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM HENRY WREN WHO DIED 11th APRIL 1903 AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA WREN WHO DIED 28th MAY 1918 AGED 61? YEARS

238. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JOHN
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
SARAH JANE KNOTT
LATE LEADING SHIPWRIGHT R.N.
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 6th 1903
AGED 26 YEARS
"Anchored Safely,
Sweet the Sleep he so much Needed,
Free from Sorrow, Grief and Pain,
Looking on his Face, so Peaceful,
Could we Wish him Back Again"
ERECTED BY HIS SHIPMATES
THE ARTISANS OF H.M.S. REPULSE
ALSO THE ABOVE
SARAH JANE
WHO DIED APRIL 7th 19[ ]
AGED 42 YEARS

239. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST JOHN MORRIS
2nd LIEUT. 1st BATT. PRINCE OF WALES
NOTYJ STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
ETHEL MAUD MORRIS
WHO DIED FROM GAS POISONING RECEIVED IN ACTION
JUNE THE 17th 1916 AGED 38 YEARS
"Could we have Raised his Dying Head,
Or Heard his Last Farewell,
The Blow would not have been so Hard,
To those who Loved him Well"
INTERRED IN THE FRENCH MILITARY CEMETERY AT DRANOUTRE
ALSO EDWARD WILLIAM WELLS
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 25th MARCH 1931
IN HIS 87th YEAR
"At Rest"

240. GRANITE PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
EMMA COLLINS
WHO DIED 4th DECEMBER 1900
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS OBIDIAH COLLINS
WHO DIED 11th MARCH 1915 ?
AGED 79 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

1881Census: Tomas Collins, Mariner

241. CURBS

JOHN JAMES FREEMAN WHO DIED MAY 26th 1908 AGED 31 YEARS

ALSO HIS DAUGHTER ETHEL MAY FREEMAN WHO DIED MARCH 15th 1909 AGED 3 YEARS

242. CURBS

MY DEAR MOTHER HARRIET SMITH DIED 11th JUNE 1908 AGED 58 YEARS

OUR DEAR SON GEORGE ALFRED PARRY DIED 1st JANUARY 1916 AGED 6 YEARS 4 MONTHS

243. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN THOMAS FUNNELL WHO DIED JUNE 23rd 1908 AGED 66 YEARS

ALSO HIS WIFE LUCY FUNNELL WHO DIED NOV 29th 1913 AGED 72 YEARS

1890 Kelly's Directory: Outfitter

244. PEDESTALS AND CROSS WITH ANGEL

IN FOND AND CHERISHED
REMEMBRANCE OF
MARY ANN THE DEVOTED WIFE OF
ALFRED JOHN NORRIS
DIED THE 9th OF JULY 1909
AGED 46 YEARS
A KIND AND LOVING MOTHER
"A Bitter Grief, a Shock Severe,
To Part with One we Loved so Dear,
Our Loss is Great, we'll not Complain,
But Hope in Heaven to Meet Again"
ALSO THE ABOVE ALFRED JOHN
WHO DIED THE 20th AUGUST 1951
AGED 86 YEARS

ALSO OF THEIR
THIRD SON
ARTHUR NORRIS
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 26th 1912
AGED 21 YEARS
"His Toils are Past, his Work is Done,
And he is Fully Blest,
He Fought the Fight, the Victory Won,
And Entered into Rest"

1911 Census: Alfred Norris, Recorder of Works, H. M. Dockyard;
Arthur Norris, Fitter and Turner at Cement Works, Northfleet?

245. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH FRASER WHO DIED 27th JANUARY 1915 AGED 54 YEARS

ALSO ALFRED JOHN ROBERTS WHO DIED 14th APRIL 1910 AGED 30 YEARS

246. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CELIA ROGERS
WHO DIED OCT 24th 1911
AGED 33 YEARS
"She hath done what she Could"

247. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE MOSS
WHO DIED 2nd AUGUST 1902
AGED 55 YEARS
"A Husband Good and Father Kind,
His Soul has Passed Away,
Passed from a World of Endless Pain,
With Christ his King to Stay"
ALSO WILLIAM ALFRED MOSS
BELOVED GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 23rd OCTOBER 1914
AGED 7 YEARS
ALSO HARRIETT MOSS
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 25th DECEMBER 1938
AGED 85 YEARS

1881Census: Agricultural Labourer

248. VOLUTED STONE (WORN)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE WINCH
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 22nd ? 1907 AGED 71 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO ALICE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ] 1912 AGED [74] YEARS

1881Census: Stoker, H.M. Dockyard; wife Alice Tobacconist

249. CURBS

OUR DEAR MOTHER ANN ELIZABETH RUBERY WHO DIED 27th NOV 1907 AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES WILLIAM RUBERY WHO DIED 29th AUG 1926 AGED 76 YEARS

1881Census: Boiler Maker

250. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE ARTHUR HOWLETT WHO FELL ASLEEP JUNE 9th 1909 AGE 18 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO GEORGE ARTHUR HOWLETT WHO FELL ASLEEP 23rd NOV 1922 AGED 59 YEARS

251. CURBS

HANNAH BAKER DIED APRIL 3rd 1910 AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO HER HUSBAND THOMAS BAKER DIED AUG 22nd 1934 AGED 83 YEARS

1911Census: Excavator at H.M. Dockyard, Living in Gillingham

252. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE WARD
WHO DIED 23rd AUGUST 1910
AGED 59 YEARS
"A Sudden Change at God's Command she Fell,
She had no Chance to Bid her Friends Farewell,
Affliction came without Warning given,
And bid her haste to meet God in Heaven"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE WARD
WHO DIED 15th JUNE 1912
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH MacCANNA
WHO ENTERED THE HOMELAND
28th JULY 1923 AGED 59 YEARS
"Until we Meet Again"

253. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES ANN BETTNAM BAKER WHO DIED APRIL 12th 1911 AGED 27 YEARS (One Line)

SUSAN BELOVED DAUGHTER OF SAMUEL BAKER DIED 6th OCT 1931 ? AGED 71 ? YEARS

254. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALICE MAUD MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF W.J.J. GUNN
(LATE R.M.L.I.)
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 1st 1907
AGED 44? YEARS
A DEVOTED WIFE AND LOVING MOTHER
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED WALTER JOHN JAMES GUNN
P.M. 2404 PPOS TO BRKPIT [ ]?
PZ 2404 P? OP? KENT
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 19[3]0
AGED 68 YEARS

255. SMALL "BOOK" TYPE AND CURBS

WILLIAM THOMAS JURY WHO DIED MAY 6th 1907 AGED 45 YEARS

ALSO OF HIS WIFE EMMELINE ELIZABETH WHO DIED JANUARY 3rd 1948 AGED 82 YEARS

IN
LOVING MEMORY ALSO
OF
A WONDERFUL HUSBAND
"TED"
EDWARD JURY
WHO DIED
16th MARCH 1968
AGED 75 YEARS
"A FAITHFUL SERVANT
OF GOD"HIS
LOVING WIFE
ELSIE HARRIETT
WHO DIED
17th OCT 1975
AGED 75 YEARS
"REUNITED"

256. FALLEN HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS HERSEY POWELL
DIED 9th FEBRUARY 1907
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO
GLADYS EILEEN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 4th FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ELIZABETH POWELL
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 1967 IN HER HUNDRETH YEAR

257. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWIN ARNOLD
WHO DIED 11th JUNE 1916
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO KEZIAH
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th MARCH 1927
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO FRANK
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 20th NOVEMBER 1902
AGED 20 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THOMAS ARNOLD
WHO DIED 12th AUGUST 1937
AGED 53 YEARS

258. FALLEN HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES HENRY
HUDSON
WHO DIED JULY 13th 1906
AGED 70 YEARS
"Farewell Dear Wife, my Life is Past,
You Loved me Dearly to the Last,
Grieve not for Me, but to Prepare,
For Heaven to your Greatest Care"
ALSO SARAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 1925
IN HER 83rd YEAR
"At Rest"

259. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

8376 PRIVATE
S.F. BECK
HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT
21st APRIL 1918 AGED 30
"With Christ"

260. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF CHARLES PIKE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST SEPTEMBER 29th 1906
AGED 48 YEARS
"Sweet Rest in Heaven"
ALSO MARY JANE PIKE
WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 21st 1942
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
CHARLES PIKE
WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 6th 1947
AGED 86 YEARS
FREDERICK RUPERT PIKE
BORN 20th MARCH 1899
DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1977

1911Census: Charles Pike, Navy Pensioner, living in Gillingham

261. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM TIRSLEY
WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1907
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO REBECCA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd FEBRUARY 1911
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO ABIGAIL MARIAN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th FEBRUARY 1952
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO STEWART FRASER
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd MARCH 1954
AGED 77 YEARS

262. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
BENJAMIN SHEPHERD
WHO DIED DECEMBER 21st 1906
AGED 47 YEARS
"Gone from us but not Forgotten.
Never shall thy Memory Fade,
Loving Thoughts shall Ever Linger,
Round the Spot where thou art Laid"
ALSO BENJAMIN ARTHUR RICHARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 28th 1954
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 7th 1957
AGED 85 YEARS

1901Census: Benjamin Shepherd, Confectioner and Baker, Luton Road

263. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN WALKER WHO DIED APRIL 1st 1910 AGED 81 YEARS

ALSO CAROLINE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE [GOD]WIN ? WHO DIED APRIL [ ] 1931 IN HER 81st YEAR (One Line)

264. CURB

FREDERICK FRANCIS WHO DIED JULY 21st 1910 AGED 54 YEARS

265. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
SACRED MEMORY
OF
FRANCES SCOTT
WHO FELL ASLEEP 20th NOVEMBER 1913
AGED 74 YEARS
"She is not Dead but Sleepeth"
ALSO
WALTER HENRY BOOTH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 5th AUGUST 1911
AGED 37 YEARS
"Sleep on Dear One and take thy Rest,
God taketh those le Loveth Best"
ALSO
VIOLET ETHEL BOOTH
WHO DIED 19th FEBRUARY 1924
AGED 19 YEARS

1911Census: Walter Booth, Flour Carter at Steam Mill

266. PEDESTALS AND FALLEN CROSS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HENRY GERMAN
WHO DIED 22nd JUNE 1917
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 3rd NOVEMBER 1938
AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited"

267. WHITE MARBLE PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
WALTER
BELOVED HUSBAND OF EMMA METCALF
C.P.O. ROYAL NAVY
DIED 15th FEBRUARY 1919
IN HIS 45th YEAR
"His End was Peace"
ALSO EMMA SOPHIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 15th OCTOBER 1950
AGED 76 YEARS
"Reunited"

268. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSIAH LINNELL
WHO DIED ON THE 13th APRIL 1898
AGED 58 YEARS
"The Morning Comes, we cannot tell,
How we may Spend the Day,
Death like a Sudden Whirlwind came,
And Snatched his Life Away"
ALSO
SARAH ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
23rd JANUARY 1925
AGED 76 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

1890 Kelly's Directory and 1891 Census: Cab Proprietor , Cannon Street

269. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE MARTIN DIED 7th JULY 1905 AGED 72 YEARS

ALSO CAROLINE HIS WIFE DIED 4th APRIL 1915 AGED 80 YEARS

1890 Kelly's Directory: Landlord of "Sir Colin Campbell" Public House

270. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE MARTIN DIED SEPTEMBER 11th 1905 AGED 23 YEARS

ALSO FANNY MARTIN WHO DIED MARCH 2nd 1918 IN HER 68th YEAR

271. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SUSAN DUNCAN
WHO DIED SEPT 18th 1905
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO OF MATILDA BROWN
WHO DIED MARCH 7th 1910 IN HER 86th YEAR

272. VOLUTED STONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT ISAAC GREGORY
QUARRINGTON
WHO DIED 29th SEPTEMBER 1905
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO AMELIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th APRIL 1931
IN HER 86th YEAR
ALSO ALBERT
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 13th JANUARY 1922
AGED 42 YEARS
"At Rest"

1901Census: Robert Quarrington, House Carpenter

273. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK JAMES
BOATMAN
WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 7th 1905
AGED 76 YEARS
"Weep not for me my Children Dear,
I am not Dead but Sleeping here,
The Lord hath chosen mt Time to come,
To Dwell with Him in Heaven above"
ALSO JAMES NORRIS
SON-IN-LAW OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 7th 1946
AGED 76 YEARS
"A Sudden Change at God's Command he Fell,
He had no Chance to bid his friends Farewell,
Afflictions came without Warning given,
And bid him Haste to meet his God in Heaven"
ALSO HARRIET E. NORRIS
DIED OCT 6th 1947
AGED 83 YEARS

274. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWIN WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER
WHO DIED 29th JULY 1911
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS BELOVED WIFE
WHO DIED 16th DECEMBER 1915
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO NORAH CHRISTOPHER
GRANDCHILD OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th AUGUST 1915
AGED 14 DAYS
ALSO TWO GRANDSONS OF THE ABOVE
ALBERT LEONARD CHRISTOPHER
WHO DIED [ ] NOVEMBER 1918
AGED 24 YEARS
BERTRAM WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS IN FRANCE
5th OCTOBER 1918 AGED 20 YEARS

1890 Kelly's Directory: Edwin Shoe Maker, Fair Row; 1911Census: Elizabeth, Grocer

275. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN MEMORY OF
ELLEN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ARTHUR JOHN TESTER
DIED JULY 12th 1911
IN HER 52nd YEAR
ALSO OF THEIR CHILDREN
JESSIE AGED 3 YEARS
AND JOHN W. AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO MERCY MARY TESTER
DIED DECEMBER 14th 1920
IN HER 81st YEAR
ALSO THE ABOVE
ARTHUR JOHN TESTER
DIED JUNE 7th 1928
IN HIS 68th YEAR

1911Census: Cabinet Manufacturer

276. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
IVY DOROTHY WOOD
WHO DIED 28th DEC 1911
AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO
ROBERT WILLIAM WOOD
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th DEC 1917
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO
EMILY ANN WOOD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 25th DEC 1930
AGED 67 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

1911 Census: Scale Maker at Rochester

277. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

CH/10684 PRIVATE
H. FALKUS
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
16th MARCH 1915 AGE 43
"Gone but not Forgotten"

278. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

22554 PRIVATE
A. BATHURST
BORDER REGIMENT
10th JULY 1916 AGED 19
"Sweet is the Memory,
That Never Fades,
Of Him we Loved,
But could not Save"

279. CURBS

WILLIAM HENRY WRAY DIED 23rd JAN 1911 IN HIS 76th YEAR

ALSO OF HIS WIFE MARY ANN WRAY DIED 20th SEPT 1915 AGED 71 YEARS

1901 Census: General Dealer

280. C.W.G.C HEADSTONE

22392 PRIVATE
F. GILES
ROYAL DEFENCE CORPS
21st JANUARY 1918 AGED 43
"Gone but not Forgotten"

281. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
NELLIE LEWIS
WHO DIED ON MARCH 26th 1909
AGED 63
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO FREDERICK SOWTER
WHO DIED MAY 4th 1928
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO WALTER LEWIS
FOR 33 YEARS CHAIRMAN OF THE
CHATHAM WORKING MENS' CLUB AND INSTITUTE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 7th 1930
IN HIS 79th YEAR
"When the Toil is Over,
Then comes Rest and Peace,
Jesus in his Beauty,
Songs that Never Cease"

1911Census: Fred Sowter, a Compositor lodging with Lewis who is a School Attendance Officer

282. CURBS

FLORENCE JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOSEPH WILLAM LEECH WHO DIED SEPT 16th 1909 AGED 34 YEARS (One Line)

283. SMALL HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM JAMES
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
LOUISA MAXWELL
DIED 1st MARCH 1919
AGED 62 YEARS
"Life's Work Well Done"
ALSO LOUISA
DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 9th OCT 1949
AGED 89 YEARS
"Reunited"

1911 Census: At Tonbridge?, Army Pensioner

284. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE MILLER DIED 14th JANUARY 1902 AGED 63 YEARS

ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE EMILY MILLER DIED 17th JULY 1917 AGED 75 YEARS

285. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
BOMDR. WALTER ATKINS GREEN
[                     ?                    ]
KILLED IN ACTION APRIL 30th 1916
AGED 33 / YEARS
"         Verse?          "
ALSO WALTER GREEN (HIS BABY?)
DIED AUGUST [    ] 1909 AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO LILIAN E. GREEN
DIED NOV 9th 1955 AGED 71 YEARS

286. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS JOHN MORRISON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV 15th 1914
AGED 56 YEARS
"Loving and True, she rests in the Lord"
ALSO T.J. MORRISON HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUGUST 16th 1947 AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited"

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT WILLIAM
TREADWELL C.E.R.A.
LOST HIS LIFE IN CHINA
JANUARY 13th 1927 AGED 39
"Ever in our Thoughts"

1911 Census: Thomas Morrison, Messenger

287. CURBS

MARY ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALFRED HARRY HALES WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 22nd JUNE 1901 AGED 27 YEARS (One Line)

ALSO JOSEPH WILLIAM THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELIZA JANE LEECH DIED 21st AUG 1905 AGED 61 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO THE ABOVE ELIZA JANE LEECH DIED 17th DEC 1936 AGED 88 YEARS

1901 Census: Joseph Leech at Plumstead, born Chatham, Butcher

288. HEADSTONE AND CURBS WITH COPED LEDGER

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CAROLINE MATILDA ROGERS
WHO DIED 16th SEPT 1901
AGED 50 YEARS
"Redeemed by the Precious
Blood of Christ"
ALSO CAROLINE WIDOW OF
VINCENT G.C. ROGERS
AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th FEBRUARY 1908
AGED 81 YEARS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
VINCENT GERALD CHARLES ROGERS
INTERRED IN CHATHAM OLD BURIAL GROUND
A.D. 1865

1861 Census: Vincent Rogers, Cutter, Army Clothier

289. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CARNIE
DIED JANUARY 4th 1909
IN HIS 80th YEAR
ALSO OF
FANNY ELIZABETH
DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 29th 1908
AGED 65 YEARS
JOHN SIDNEY CARNIE
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 27th 1901
AGED 5 MONTHS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

290. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FLORENCE REBECCA
WIFE OF BERNARD V. PATTISON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 25th 1908
AGED 22 YEARS
"Sacrificed to the Lord"
ALSO
BERNARD RICHARD PATTISON
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUGUST 11th 1909
AGED 1 YEARS
[ ]
ELIZABETH LOUISA SAXTO[N]
[ DIED 1916]
[AGED 80 YEARS]

291. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ANN FOAT
WHO DIED MAY 14th 1910
AGED 62 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
ALSO OF MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPT 21st 1919
AGED 70 YEARS
"the Memory of the Just is Blessed"

1901 Census: Joiner, H.M. Gun Wharf, lived in Sainsbury Road

292. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM ELMORE
WHO DIED JANUARY 16th 1900
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC 19th 1906
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA ANN
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 16th 1902
AGED 53 YEARS
"Happy Soul that finds a Re[st]"

1891 Census: Carpenter., Perry Street

293. CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR STANLEY FRANK M.D., R.N.
SIXTH SON OF
GEORGE AND MARIANNE FRANK
LOW HALL, KIRBY MOORSIDE, YORKSHIRE
BORN SEPTEMBER 2nd 1877
DIED DECEMBER 18th 1900
"The Lord Gave and the Lord
Hath Taken Away"

294. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED BARTON
THE DEARLY LOVED AND ONLY
SON OF
ALFRED AND EMMELINE
COOPER
OF BENENDEN
WHO DIED AT CHATHAM
JULY 12th 1901
AGED 27 YEARS
"Father in thy Gracious Keeping
Leave we now thy Servant Sleeping"

1901 Census: Sorting Clerk and Telegraphist of Ordnance Terrace, born Hawkhurst

295. CURBS

CHARLES JAMES SOUTHERWOOD WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1912 AGED 46 YEARS

ALSO HIS DEAR WIFE CHRISTIANA MAUD WHO DIED 14th FEB 1940 AGED 73 YEARS

296. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
WALTER JOHN SPRATT
DIED 15th JULY 1914
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE
ELLEN SPRATT
DIED 5th MAY 1935
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THEIR SON
ARTHUR HENRY SPRATT
DIED OF WOUNDS AT PALESTINE 13th DEC 1917
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER
NELLIE SPRATT
DIED 9th FEB 1927
AGED 34 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

297. CURBS

ROBERT JAMES MAYNARD WHO DIED 22nd MARCH 1911 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 8th JANUARY 1926 AGED 79 YEARS

1901 Census: Carpenter, H.M. Dockyard

298. WHITE MARBLE HEADSTONE

JOHN
THE BELOVED
HUSBAND OF
SARAH IRESON
WHO DIED
DECEMBER 21st 1911
AGED 68 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP
DECEMBER 21st 1950
AGED 82 YEARS
"Reunited"
ALSO FREDERICK VICTOR
BILLINGHURST
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED
OCTOBER 3rd 1981
AGED 61 YEARS
"At Rest"

1901 Census: John Ireson, Corporation Labourer

299. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

A.J. BEST
ORDINARY SEAMAN
H.M.S. "GENERAL WOLFE"
8th NOVEMBER 1918 AGED 19
"Gone but not Forgotten"

300. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH P. ALBORN WHO DIED MAY 4th 1910 ? AGED 74 YEARS

ALSO WILLIAM E. ALBORN WHO DIED OCTOBER 18th 1910 ? AGED 78 YEARS

1881 Census: Skilled Labourer of Luton Road

301. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN CHURCH PEABODY
REYNOLDS
WHO DIED 5th MAY 1898
AGED 73 YEARS
"Heaven is Rest"

302. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH ELIZABETH PARKER WHO DIED 1st MARCH 1900 AGED 44 YEARS (One Line)

ALSO OF AMELIA GROVES WHO DIED 24th MARCH 1938 AGED 59 YEARS

303. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
MEMORY OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS STOCK
(LATE R.M.L.I.)
WHO DIED 23rd APRIL 1900
AGED 64 YEARS
"Loved by All who Knew Her"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS STOCK
WHO DIED 8th APRIL 1905
AGED 69 YEARS
"Gone to Rest"
ALSO SARAH ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY J. MEDHURST
WHO DIED 23rd JAN 1941
AGED 68 YEARS

304. CURBS

EMMA MARTHA GRAY BLANDEN WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 25th 1910 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO ANDREW GRAY WHO DIED FEBRUARY 1st 1911 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN GRACE BLANDEN WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1915 AGED 37 YEARS

1901 Census: Andrew Gray?, at West Ham, born Chatham, Boiler Maker ?

305. CURBS

ALSO MARY BROWN
DIED JANUARY 31st 1911 AGED 37 ? YEARS
ALSO THOMAS BROWN
DIED AUGUST 18th 1911 AGED 35 YEARS

306. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

265878 PRIVATE
T. BLANDEN
SUFFOLK REGIMENT
31st OCTOBER 1918

307. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA BACON WHO DIED 11th OCTOBER 1898 AGED 56 YEARS

ALSO JAMES BACON WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1912 AGED 70 YEARS

1911 Census: Pensioner, Watch Company ?

308. CURBS, DOUBLE PLOT

IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY TUCKER WHO DIED ON THE 24th DAY OF JUNE 1899 AGED 51 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO HENRY TUCKER SON DIED [ ] FEB 1912 AGED 42 AND CHARLES TUCKER SON DIED 9th NOV 1918 AGED 4[ ]

ALSO CHARLES BURGESS FATHER [ ] TUCKER DIED 26th OCT 1899 AGED 82 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO R.C. TUCKER SON LATE PTE 2nd E. KENT REGT KILLED IN ACTION AT YPRES FEB 14th 1915 AGED 31 YEARS (One Line)

309. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALICE AMELIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF W.H. ROLFE OF MAIDSTONE
AND ELDEST DAUGHTER OF JAMES FOWLER
WHO DIED JUNE 7th 1899
AGED 28 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO FREDERICK
SON OF THE ABOVE JAMES FOWLER
WHO DIED NOV 10th 1910
AGED 25 YEARS
INTERRED IN GIBRALTER CEMETERY
ALSO JAMES FOWLER
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 10th 1929
AGED 82 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO JAMES CHARLES FOWLER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1956
AGED 75 YEARS
ERECTED BY HER FATHER JAMES FOWLER

1901 Census: James Fowler, Senior, Messenger at Naval Stores.

310. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE JAMES
THE BELOVED SON OF
MARY ANN SENIOR
WHO DIED SEPT 11th 1908
AGED 33 YEARS
"Not Gone from Memory, not Gone from Love,
But Gone to our Father's Home Above"
ERECTED BY A FEW FRIENDS

1901 Census: Shipyard Labourer

311. LEDGER

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELIZA ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN HUNT LARKE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 4th 1897
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JOHN HUNT LARKE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 24th 1906
AGED 83 YEARS
"Farewell Dear [                        ]
My? Loving[                ] no More
[              ] Loving Eyes shall Weep
[                ] Dear Parents [         ]"

1881 Census: Greenwich Pensioner, Labourer

END OF SECTION F F

SECTION H H

312. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

J.H. THROWER
STOKER 1st CLASS RN K/2168
H.M.S. "LIFFEY"
28th APRIL 1918 AGE 28

313. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN HALL
WHO FELL ASLEEP DECEMBER 4th 1900
AGED 55 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN WILLIAM HALL
WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1928
AGED 82 YEARS
"Reunited"

1881Census: Fair Row, Chatham, Ship Riveter, mother has shop; 1890 Kelly's Directory, Shop Keeper, Fair Row; 1901Census: Ship Fitter ?

314. CURBS

HARRIET LEONARD WHO DIED 20th JUNE 1903 AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 9th DEC 1929 AGED 79 YEARS

1911Census: Agricultural Labourer

315. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS MORRISS
DIED 6th DEC 1905
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO SARAH
FIRST WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 8th NOV 1875 AGED 25 YEARS
INTERRED IN THIS CEMETERY
ALSO
ELIZABETH CUTHBERTSON MORRISS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 13th OCT 1912 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS MORRISS
DIED 2nd FEBRUARY 1933
AGED 80 ? YEARS

316. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JOSEPH THOMAS DUNN
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 23rd 1908
AGED 20 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
"He is Gone but not Forgotten,
Never shall his Memory Fade,
Sweetest Thoughts will Ever Linger,
Round the Spot where he is Laid"
ALSO WILLIAM DUNN
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 25th 1913
AGED 55 YEARS

1911Census: William Dunn, Senior, Rigger's Labourer

317. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BONHAM
WHO DIED APRIL 12th 1909
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO OF EMILY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 2nd 1910
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO OF THEIR SON
ANDREW CHARLES BONHAM
WHO DIED SEPT 27th 1909
AGED 28 YEARS

1901Census: William, Labourer, H.M. Dockyard; Andrew, Hammerman, H.M. Dockyard

318. VOLUTED MARBLE

IN MEMORY OF
JANE P. DOHERTY
DIED NOV 19th 1899
AGED 67
ALSO OF
JOHN HER HUSBAND
DIED JAN 27th 1910
AGED 77
ALSO THEIR SON
GEORGE CHARLES DOHERTY H.M.S. "BULWARK"
DIED NOV 26th 1914 AGED 42 YEARS
"A BULWARK VICTIM"
"The Sea Gave up it's Dead"

1901Census: John Doherty, Bargeman of Rochester

319. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MARIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS ATKINSON
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MARCH 30th ? 1909
AGED 40 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
"Farewell Sweet Flower [ ] ours,
For you have gone to Rest,
The Saviour has but Called you,
To Fold to his Breast"

320. FALLEN AND BROKEN HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
THOMAS HARTLEY
WHO DIED FEB 22nd 1904
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS HARTLEY
WHO DIED DEC 6th 1917
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO
ALICE MARY HARTLEY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB 23rd 1948
R.I.P.

321. C.W.G.C HEADSTONE

048031 PRIVATE
A.E. MOORE
ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS
5th FEBRUARY 1919 AGED 30

BELOVED HUSBAND
OF LETITIA MOORE

322. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR HOGBEN WHO FELL ASLEEP 1st JUNE 1908 AGED 42 YEARS

ALSO OF MILDRED FOLKES WHO FELL ASLEEP 10th FEB 1944 ? AGED 82 YEARS

1901Census: Tailor/Men's Outfitter

323. C.W.G.C HEADSTONE

CH/9634 PRIVATE
H.T. YOUNG
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
16th JULY 1917 AGED 39

324. CURBS

EMMA CLATWORTHY WHO DIED 1st JANUARY 1915 AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 1st FEBRUARY 1939 AGED 72 YEARS

ALSO WILLIAM PAINTER WHO DIED 10th JULY 1915 AGED 88 YEARS

1881Census: William Painter, Sawyer; 1911Census: George Clatworthy, Carpenter and Joiner for Builder/Undertaker

325. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND LEDGER

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN DARLEY C.M.
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1906
IN HER 65th YEAR
ALSO OF THOMAS HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
LATE CURATOR OF DRAWINGS H.M. DOCKYARD
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1910 IN HIS 72nd YEAR

RELIEF OF H.M.S. "NORTHAMPTON" 1888

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
A GRAND HUSBAND AND FATHER
HENRY CYRIL DARLEY
ENG LIEUT COMDR R.N.
AT REST 31st AUGUST 1954
IN HIS 80th YEAR
"He Ploughed the Oceans for his Country and his Family"
(Masonic Symbol)

ALSO HIS DEAR WIFE
GEORGINA KATE
AT REST 8th JANUARY 1956
AGED 81 YEARS
INTERRED IN GRAVE NO 1159 SECTION H.H.

1901 Census: Thomas Darley, Curator of Drawings and Records, Retired

326. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

54631 PRIVATE
ERNEST THOMAS BROYDEN
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT
8th JULY 1919 AGED 21
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
JAMES BROYDEN
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
1st DECEMBER 1925 AGED 81

327. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

W.T. PUNT D.S.M.
STO. PETTY OFFICER RN 302295
H.M.S. "LAERTES"
6th MAY 1916 AGED 34
"His Memory is as Dear Today,
as in the Hour,
he Passed away"

328. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

2002604 PRIVATE
W.G. HATT
8th RES. BN. CANADIAN INF.
7th APRIL 1918 AGE 17
"To Memory Ever Dear"

329. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN MURPHY
WHO DIED 14th MAY 1915
AGED 54 YEARS
"A More Devoted Wife and Mother Ever Lived"
ALSO
EDITH MAUD MURPHY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th MARCH 1918
AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO
DANIEL MURPHY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 12th 1921
AGED 66 YEARS
"They Called Me and I Came"

330. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
SARAH TALBOT
DIED 15th NOV. 1915 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
HER DAUGHTER CLARA HULLAND
DIED 28th OCT. 1950 AGED 70 YEARS

331. CURBS

ELLEN MARY BRISLEY WHO DIED 13th JANUARY 1916 AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO VICTOR ALBERT HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 13th NOV 1943 AGED 74 YEARS

332. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

28806 PRIVATE
H.E. RICHARDS
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
11th SEPTEMBER 1918 AGE 19
"Rest Eternal
Light Perpetual"

LOUISA THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF JOSEPH E. RICHARDS WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1919 AGED 57 YEARS (One Line)
ALSO HORATIO (RAY) THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 11th 1918 AGED 19 YEARS (One Line)

333. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

5789C. QMR. SERJT.
E.W. STEELE
ROYAL ENGINEERS
14th DECEMBER 1919 AGE 39

ALSO HIS WIFE ETHEL MAY
16th FEBRUARY 1948 AGE 63

334. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

240332 PRIVATE
W. WEBB
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
27th MARCH 1919 AGE 20
"At Rest"

335. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

CH/19762 PRIVATE
H. PRANGNELL
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
23rd APRIL 1918 AGE 19
"Duty Done,
At Rest with Mother"

IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED PARENTS HENRY PRANGNELL FELL ASLEEP 21st MARCH 1957 AGED 89 YEARS (One Line)

The 23rd of April 1918 (St. Georges Day), was the date of the Zeebrugge Raid

336. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

8503 PRIVATE
J.G. CLOW
E. KENT REGT. (THE BUFFS)
24th DECEMBER 1918 AGE 37
200463 PRIVATE
D.J. CLOW
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
1st NOVEMBER 1925 AGE 38

337. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

E.F. SPENCELEY
CHIEF STOKER RN 121513
H.M. MOTOR LIGHTER C3
10th MAY 1918 AGE 53
"Live for England,
We for England Died"

ALSO EDWARD CHARLES STEARS WHO FELL ASLEEP 25th FEBRUARY 1911 AGED 27 YEARS

ELLA SPENCELEY WHO FELL ASLEEP 1st JANUARY 1934 AGED 34 YEARS

RACHEL WIFE OF F.F. SPENCELEY WHO FELL ASLEEP 19th OCTOBER 1938 AGED 73 YEARS "Remembrance is Beautiful"

338. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WALTER EDWARD
THE DEARLY BELOVED SON OF
GEORGE HENRY & ELIZABETH SARAH
MILLS
WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1909
IN HIS 14th YEAR
ALSO THE ABOVE
ELIZABETH SARAH MILLS
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1918
AGED 56 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
JAMES FREDERICK PAYNE
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 7th 1925
AGED 44 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE HENRY MILLS
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1943 ? AGED 87 YEARS

339. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

G.F. RALPH
STOKER PETTY OFFICER RN
300114
H.M.S. "LOWESTOFT"
9th MARCH 1918 AGE 34

340. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

3/10267 PRIVATE
F. BROOKER
E. KENT REGT. (THE BUFFS)
13th SEPTEMBER 1916

ALSO HIS MOTHER
SARAH ANN BROOKER
10th MARCH 1924 AGE 65

341. CURBS

ALEXANDER RICHARD DAVIS
AT REST 11th DEC 1912 AGED 49 YEARS

ALSO SUSANNAH DAVIS
REUNITED 6th NOV 1956 AGED 89 YEARS

1911Census: Army Pensioner

342 C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

G/11572 PRIVATE
T.C. GRINSTED
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
13th JULY 1916 AGE 20

343. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE EDWARD AUSTEN
WHO DIED 19th APRIL 1918
AGED 36 YEARS
"We shall Meet Again"
ALSO KATHLEEN BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
AND THE DEAR SISTER OF MADELENE SAVAGE R.R.C.
DIED 30th OCTOBER 1918 AGED 36 YEARS

ALSO OF
OUR
DEAR BROTHER
JOSEPH TYLER
WHO DIED 5th NOV 1928
AGED 60 YEARS
"Safe in God's Keeping"

ALSO IN
PROUD AND LOVING
MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
CAPT. T.A. SAVAGE R.A.
COMMD. 10th I.M.A. B'GDE.
KILLED IN EGYPT 26th JUNE 1919
AGED 37 YEARS

345. FALLEN HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES BROWN
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 19th 1913
AGED 84 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 29th 1939
IN HER 90th YEAR
"Reunited"

SECTION C C (ROMAN CATHOLIC)

346. PEDESTALS, CROSS FALLEN

OF YOUR CHARITY
PRAY FOR THE REPOSE
OF THE SOUL OF
ELEANOR BELINDA O'BEIRNE
WIFE OF DENIS O'BEIRNE
H.M. CUSTOMS, ROCHESTER
DIED 3rd JANUARY 1916 AGED 52
"May She Rest in Peace"
"Jesus Mercy, Mary Hear"

347. CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE

OF YOUR CHARITY
PRAY FOR THE RE[POSE]
OF THE SOUL OF
EDWARD RYAN
WHO DIED 2nd NOV 1897
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO MARGARET HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 25th JUNE 1899
AGED 60 YEARS
"On Whose [Souls] Sweet Jesus
[Have] [M]ercy"
[R.I.]P.

1881 Census: At 2 Slate Yard, Manor Street, Brompton, Chelsea Pensioner and Labourer

348. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR DAUGHTER
ELLEN FINCH
WHO DIED 9th MARCH 1908
AGED 34 YEARS
"I've Bid the World a Glad Farewell,
I've Done with Suffering Now,
And Never More one Passing Grief,
Shall Shade my Peaceful Brow"
ALSO
MARTHA MARGARET COLLINS
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 25th 1921
AGED 67 YEARS

349. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
MRS MARY CLANCY
WHO DIED ON SEPT. 18th 1908
AGED 85 YEARS
A FAITHFUL FRIEND AND SERVANT
OF
COLONEL AND MRS W.T. DOONER
SOUTHGATE, ROCHESTER

Col. Dooner was one of Rochester's Mayors.

350. GREY GRANITE PEDESTAL AND CROSS, WITH SWORD

(James and John Mc Cudden are buried in France)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MAJOR
JAMES T. BYFORD McCUDDEN V.C.
D.S.O. & BAR, M.C. & BAR
M.M., CROIX DE GUERRE DE FRANCE
& AMERICAN MEDAL, R.A.F.
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED WHILE FLYING
ON HIS WAY TO DUTY IN FRANCE
9th JULY 1918
AGED 23 YEARS
R.I.P.

ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FLIGHT SERGEANT WILLIAM McCUDDEN R.F.C.
(PILOT INSTRUCTOR)
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED WHILE FLYING AT GOSPORT
1st MAY 1915
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO
2nd LIEUT JOHN ANTHONY McCUDDEN , M.C., R.F.C.
(PILOT)
KILLED IN AERIAL COMBAT
OVER BUSIGNY NEAR LE CATEAU, FRANCE
18th MARCH 1918
AGED 20 YEARS
"Fly on Dear Boys from this Dark World of Strife,
On to the Land of Promise to Eternal Life,
They are not Dead, such Spirit never Dies,
They are Unquenchable, They only Sleep"
The Three Brothers were Joiners in the Royal Engineers

ALSO
ARTHUR SCOTT SPEARS
THEIR BROTHER IN LAW
KILLED BY THE EXPLOSION IN
H.M.S. "PRINCESS IRENE"
27th MAY 1915
AGED 29 YEARS
R.I.P.
ALSO
MAURICE VINCENT McCUDDEN
LATE R.A.F.
LAST SON OF MRS A,. McCUDDEN
AND THE LATE W.H. McCUDDEN
WHO DIED 13th DECEMBER 1934

ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THEIR FATHER
WILLIAM H. McCUDDEN
LATE WARRANT OFFICER, R.E.
WHO DIED OF INJURIES ACCIDENTALLY
RECEIVED ON THE RAILWAY ON JULY 5th 1920
AGED 56 YEARS
R.I.P.

EXTRACT FROM "THE BOOK OF GILLINGHAM", NORMAN TOMLINSON, 1979
"Major James Thomas Byford McCuden, V.C., D.S.O. (And Bar), M.C. (and Bar), M.M., Croix de Guerre, was the leading British fighter pilot of World War 1 with 57 confirmed victories.
   The Irish Mc Cudden family of Gillingham centred their lives on the Royal Engineers at Brompton Barracks and later the Royal Flying Corps, giving this country loyal and distinguished service which decimated their family.
   The father, William won the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for saving a child from drowning. He deserved a decoration for tending a wounded British officer under fire at the Battle of Kel-el-Kebir but for the fact he was acting against orders! He married Amelie Byford, the landlord's daughter of the Shipwright's Arms, and had four sons and two daughters. William (junior), or Bill, was the fourth NCO to qualify as an RFC pilot, and was killed as a flying instructor; daughter Mary's husband, a Naval petty officer, died in the explosion which destroyed the minelayer HMS Princess Irene at Sheerness. (John) Anthony followed his brothers as a pilot but the "dash" which won him the Military Cross with seven victories, caused him to be shot down by aircraft of Von Richthofen's circus.
   "Jimmy", as he was known , was well disciplined, protecting his pilots unnecessary loss and leading his his B Flight of 56 Squadron, in the new fighter SE5a, with intelligent tactics, skilful flying and accurate markmanship. He was flying to take command of 60 Squadron when he crashed in trees at Auxi-le-Chateau on 9th July 1918 and died two hours later. Just before his death, Gillingham Council had made him an Honorary Freeman of the town. Jimmy's war experiences have been published under the titles, Flying Fury, and Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps ."

FROM THE CHATHAM OBSERVER, 10th JULY 1920
"The death occurred in Wandsworth Hospital the previous Monday of Mr William Henry Mc Cudden of Kingston , who fell from a train between Waterloo and Vauxhall on Saturday. He sustained fatal injuries. He was father of the late Major J.T.B. Mc Cudden, VC, the famous airman, and formerly served in the Royal Engineers and was well known in the Borough. Whilst a Bugler he was awarded a Bronze Medal for Life Saving off Gillingham Pier.................."

FUNERAL
".........the coffin was conveyed on a gun carriage drawn by four horses. Eight Sergeant Majors of the Royal Engineers were pall bearers. Among the family mourners were his brother in law Mr W. Byford and, representing the RAF, Major Inchall, VC....."

351. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES COLLEDGE WHO DIED NOV 15th 1914 AGED 45 YEARS

ALSO EDWIN FRANCIS COLLEDGE WHO DIED APRIL 11th ? 1914 ? AGED 1 YEAR

352. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ANNIE E. O'KEEFE
WHO DIED MARCH 5th 1916
AGED 48 YEARS
"A Devoted Wife and Loving Mother,
Our Lives reflect the Fruits of her Labour"
R.I.P.
ALSO HUGH O'KEEFE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 30th 1934
IN HIS 80th YEAR
ALSO HUGH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 3rd 1941
AGED 44 YEARS

353. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE JAMES RICHARDSON AT REST 2nd FEB 1916 AGED 37 YEARS

354. CURBS

THOMAS RYAN WHO PASSED AWAY 2nd AUGUST 1916 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO KATE M. RYAN WHO PASSED AWAY 29th SEPT 1937 AGED 79 YEARS

ALSO THOMAS HENRY RYAN WHO PASSED AWAY 21st SEPT 1927 AGED 37 YEARS

1911 Census: Thomas Ryan, Sen., at Sheerness, Guard H.M. Customs

355. WHITE MARBLE PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT EDWARD (BERT) MORGAN
SERGT. M.T. A.S.C.
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
FLORENCE MORGAN
WHO DIED AUGUST 6th 1917 AGED 31 YEARS
"Though Lost to Sight, to Memory Ever Dear"

1911 Census: Same man?, Fitter and Turner, H.M. Dockyard

356. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
PATRICK KELLY
WHO DIED 25th APRIL 1918
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO MAURICE KELLY
WHO DIED 16th NOV 1940
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO EDITH ADELAIDE KELLY
WHO DIED 18th APRIL 1964
AGED 86 YEARS
"Reunited"

1911 Census: Patrick Kelly ?, Ship Painter; Maurice Kelly, Charge hand of Labourer, H.M. Dockyard

357. CURBS

JOHN PICKETT WHO DIED 3rd AUGUST 1918 AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO AMY PICKETT WHO DIED 2nd JUNE 1928 AGED 8 ½ YEARS

358. C.W.G.C HEADSTONE

R. HOGAN
OFFICER'S STEWARD 2nd RN
L/5283
H.M.S. "COVENTRY"
27th OCTOBER 1918 AGE 24

359. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD LONG WHO DIED JANUARY 1914 AGED 74 YEARS

ALSO CLARE HIS DAUGHTER
WHO DIED JAN 1st 1915

360. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

L.A. RYAN
SHIPWRIGHT RN 346 118
H.M.S. "PEMBROKE"
21st APRIL 1916 AGE 29
ALSO HIS WIFE MABEL
8th NOVEMBER 1979 AGE 86
"Dearest Wife and Mother"

SECTION YY

361. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

CH/ 19162 PRIVATE
L.G. DRURY
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
23rd APRIL 1918 AGE 19
(Date of the Zebrugge Raid)

MY DEAR WIFE SARAH DRURY WHO DIED 13th APRIL 1932 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE DRURY WHO DIED 29th JANUARY 1941 AGED 79 YEARS

362. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

TR/10/88712 PRIVATE
W.B. MOORE
29th TRAINING RESERVE BN
16th JULY 1917 AGE 17
"Gone from All
But not Forgotten
Ever to our Memory Dear"

363. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

H.F. BANCE
PAINTER 1st CLASS RN 147929
H.M.S. "DIGBY"
21st JULY 1915 AGE 42
"Lest We Forget"

364. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MERCY MARGARET WOOLLETT
DIED 15th FEB 1915
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
RICHARD EDWARD WOOLLETT
DIED 9th APRIL 1921
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM JOHN WOOLLETT
DIED 25th JUNE 1921
AGED 42 YEARS
"At Rest"

1911 mCensus: Richard Woollett, Retired Boiler Riveter, H.M Dockyard; William, Skilled Labourer, H.M. Dockyard

365. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARTHA EDITH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM THOMAS LANGDON
WHO FELL ASLEEP FEBRUARY 28th 1915
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS LANGDON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1920
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO PTE. A.E. LANGDON 7th R.W.K. REGT
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION
JULY 2nd 1916 AT THE BATTLE OF
MANTAUBON, FRANCE
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO MAY
DAUGHTER OF MARTHA AND WILLIAM
WHO DIED APRIL 12th 1940
AGED 43 YEARS

1911 Census: William Langdon, Bricklayer; wife Martha, Sewing Machinist, (Tailoring)

366. PEDESTALS AND CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HARRIETT OVERY
WHO DIED 23rd MARCH 1915
AGED 74 YEARS

367. SQUARISH LEDGER FLUSH WITH GROUND

HERE LIE THE REMAINS
OF THOSE
RE-INTERRED IN 1962
FROM OLD BURIAL GROUND
WHIFFEN'S AVENUE
"Rest in Peace"

This was a Military Burial Ground, which was destroyed to make way for a car park; typically for the 1960's, as far as I know, no attempt was made to record monumental inscriptions. I suppose all the monuments were destroyed and dumped in landfill sites!

368. DRIVER MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN, FORMERLY SITUATED AT "LUTON ARCHES"

DRIVER

IN MEMORY OF
JOSHUA DRIVER
DIED 30th APRIL 1898
ERECTED BY HIS SON
COUNCILLOR W.D. DRIVER
MAYOR 1899

SECTION XX

369. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

CH/15914 PRIVATE
C.A. ROBERTS
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
24th JANUARY 1919 AGE 31

370. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

SACED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WMILY? MURPHY
WHO DIED 17th MAY 1917
AGED 92 YEARS

371. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

CH/9214 PRIVATE
A.P. ATKINSON
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
23rd APRIL 1918
(Date of the Zebrugge Raid)

SECTION PP

372. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

161586 PIONEER
C.H. CLEMENTS
ROYAL ENGINEERS
1st APRIL 1919

373. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

255848 GUNNER
C. BURNOP
ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY
20th FEBRUARY 1919 AGE 43

374. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

L/9387 PRIVATE
J.F.C. HATT
E. KENT REGT (THE BUFFS)
13th NOVEMBER 1918 AGE 27
"With God at Rest"

ALSO WILLIAM ARCHIBALD HATT WHO FELL ASLEEP 3rd APRIL 1952 AGED 48 YEARS

AND OUR MOTHER SARAH ELIZABETH WHO FELL ASLEEP 5th SEPTEMBER 1933 ? AGED ? YEARS (One Line)
FREDERICK CHARLES HATT HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th APRIL 1941 AGED [69] YEARS (One Line)

375. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

262926 AIR MECHANIC
G.T. CARPENTER
ROYAL AIR FORCE
29th OCTOBER 1918 AGE 44
"We Weep and Cry, bot Oh,
The Hardest Part of All,
You did not say Good-Bye,
Sister, Brothers"

376. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

CH/17931 BUGLER
A.E. SMITH
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
1st SEPTEMBER 1917 AGE 21

377. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ETHEL NASH
WHO DIED 3rd FEB 1917
AGED 39 YEARS
"Gone from us but not Forgotten,
Never shall thy Memory Fade,
Sweetest Thoughts shall ever Linger,
Round the spot where thou art Laid"
ALSO HARRIET ANNIE CASS
PASSED AWAY 29th MAY 1939
AGED 65

378. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

9033 PRIVATE
A. J. SHEPHEARD
E. KENT REGT (THE BUFFS)
14th SEPTEMBER 1916 AGE 25
"Just a Memory, Fond & True,
To show Dear Son,
We Think of You"

379. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

CH/15717 PRIVATE R.M.L.I.
A.F. AUSTIN
H.M.S. "CONQUEST"
28th MARCH 1916 AGE 27
"Rest in Peace"

380. SMALL HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN GREGORY PROSSER
DIED 29th NOVEMBER 1915
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO HANNAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 6th JANUARY 1941
AGED 78 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO
ARTHUR JOHN DUNCAN PROSSER
DIED 24th NOVEMBER 1943
AGED 57 YEARS

381. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

CH/12326 PRIVATE
W.J.T. RUSSELL
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INF.
7th SEPTEMBER 1915 AGED 32

382. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

G.J. TURNER
H.M. DOCKYARD, SHEERNESS
H.M.S. "PRINCESS IRENE"
27th MAY 1915

H.M.S. "Princess Irene", a Mine Layer, was destroyed by an internal explosion, while at anchor in the Medway

383. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

T. SWIFT SERVED AS
D/1822 CORPORAL
T. CRUTCHLEY
7th DRAGOON GUARDS
28th JULY 1916 AGE 28
"At Rest"

384. C.W.G.C. HEADSTONE

30856 LANCE CPL.
G.F. KNOTT
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT
6th NOVEMBER 1917 AGE 38

JUNCTION OF SECTION P AND SECTION QQ

385. FALLEN HEADSTONE, BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES

DE BRISAC

WALTER HENRY SARGENT DE BRISAC
BORN MARCH 1824
DIED DECEMBER 1893
SOLDIER PEDLAR GENTLEMAN

WALTER HENRY SARGENT DE BRISAC AS A PEDLAR

De Brisac was the son of an army officer, who for some reason ,became a pedlar after serving in the army. After his malnourished body was found in the hovel he lived in, a public subscription was raise for his funeral and headstone; it is a great shame that more could not have been done to help him when he was alive !

END

Index of Names - from gravestones only

Names Index
ALBON 221
ALBORN 300
ALPHONSE 185
ANSELL 64
ARCHER 202
ARNOLD 257
ATKINS 196, 285
ATKINSON 319, 371
AUSTEN 9, 343
AUSTIN 379

BACON 307
BAKER 89, 205, 251, 253
BALDWIN 177
BAMBER 112
BANCE 363
BARKER 181
BARNES 51
BARTLETT 194
BARTON 149, 294
BATCHELLOR 8
BATE 15
BATHURST 278
BEADLE 208
BECK 259
BENHAM 236
BENNETT 59
BESSENT 66, 195
BEST 298
BETTNAM 253
BILLINGHURST 50
BIRCH 136
BIRD 53, 215
BISSELL 93
BLACKMAN 77, 225
BLAKE 200
BLANDEN 304, 306
BLISE 53
BOATMAN 273
BONHAM 317
BOORMAN 230
BOOTH 265
BOURNES 219
BOW 169
BOWHAY 85
BOXALL 42
BRECKNOCK 221
BREEZE 14
BRIGDEN 101
BRIGGS 44, 107
BRIGHT 235
BRINKLEY 147
BRISLEY 331
BROAD 109, 156
BROOKER 340
BROWN 158, 271, 305, 345
BROYDEN 326
BRUNT 214
BRYANT 69
BUCKHURST 7
BURFORD 88
BURNOP 373
BURR 211
BUSH 27
BUTLER 125
BUTTERIES 104
BUTTS 188
BYFORD 350

CALLOWAY 201
CARNIE 289
CARPENTER 375
CARR 21, 123
CASS 377
CASS 60
CAY 84
CHALMERS 41
CHRISTOPHER 274
CHURCH 22, 301
CHUTER 214
CLANCY 349
CLARK 63, 200
CLATWORTHY 324
CLAYTON 138
CLEAVES 204
CLEMENT 184
CLEMENTS 372
CLEVERTON 223
CLIFT 190
CLOTHER 70
CLOUT 167
CLOW 336
COATES 63
COCKELL 96, 97
COLE 149
COLLEDGE 351
COLLINS 124, 240, 348
COLYER 227
COOK 130
COOPER 17, 99, 294
COOTE 196
CORNWELL 65
CORRY 196
COSTER 166
CRANE 63
CROAD 152
CROUCHER 144
CROWDER 169
CRUTCHLEY 383
CUNNINGHAM 18
CURTIS 104, 121
DANIELS 142
DARLEY 325
DARRACOTT 74
DAVID 55
DAVIS 161, 341
DAWES 62
DE BRISAC 385
DIGGINS 143B
DIXON 143
DOHERTY 318
DOONER 349
DOUSE 151
DOWLING 51
DRIVER 368
DRIVER 62
DRURY 361
DUFFIELD 210

DUNCAN 271
DUNN 316
DUNSTALL 154

EASTMAN 71, 87
EDSER 184
EDWARD 338
ELLIOT 191
ELMORE 292
ELVY 180
EVERITT 37
EWART 92

FALKUS 277
FIELD 75
FILLEY 31, 38
FINCH 348
FINN 186
FINNIS 198
FITTOCK 163
FLOOD 120
FOAT 291
FOLKES 322
FOSS 156
FOSTER 40
FOWLER 309
FRANCIS 12, 153, 264
FRANK 293
FRASER 245, 261
FREEMAN 241
FRENCH 16
FUNNELL 243
FURMIN 52

GARRETT 7
GASKELL 194
GEE 98
GEERE 76, 115
GEORGE 217
GERMAN 266
GIFFORD 49
GILBERT 57
GILES 280
GLOVER 91
GODSIFF 83, 89, 106
GODWIN? 263
GOLD 35
GOODCHILD 87A
GOODHER 207
GOODWIN 4
GOWER 131
GOWERS 126
GRACE 47
GRAY 304
GREEN 199, 285
GRIEVESON 193
GRIFFITHS 146
GRINSTED 342
GRIZZELL 4
GROVES 302
GUNN 254

HALES 158, 287
HALL 85, 110, 141, 143, 171, 313
HALLEWELL 87
HARGRAVES 205
HARRISON 206
HARTLEY 320
HATT 328, 374
HEARN 3
HERBERT 144
HERSEY 256
HIGGINS 15, 102
HILLS 32
HINGE 122
HOBDAY 132
HOGAN 358
HOLAND 36
HOLDEN 234
HOLLAND 207
HOLLOWAY 73
HOPKINS 68
HOUGHTON 54
HOW 78
HOWE 186
HOWLETT 250
HUDSON 258
HUGGETT 228
HUGHES 80, 150
HUNT 182, 311

IGGULDEN 108
INGRAM 80
IRESON 298
JACKMAN 206
JACKSON 132
JARVIS 28, 76
JASPER 10
JEE 194
JENNINGS 34
JOHNSTONE 1
JURY 255KEATING 18
KEHRER 116
KELLY 220
KELLY 356
KENT 129
KILLIAN 233
KILLICK 110, 141
KING 36
KNOTT 64, 238, 384

LAKE 99
LANGDON 365
LANGLEY 178
LARKE 127, 311
LARMAN 129
LAW 48
LAWRENCE 187, 192
LAY 218
LEE 143A
LEECH 282, 287
LEGGETT 175
LENNOX 53
LEONARD 314
LEWIS 281
LINNELL 268
LIPOP 223
LITTLEWOOD 79
LONG 2, 107, 359
LOWRY 2
LUTER 132
LYDDON 180

MacCANNA 252
MAKIN 175
MANINGTON 136
MARTIN 172, 269, 270
MASON 61
MASON 68
MASTERS 103
MATHISON 5
MAXWELL 283
MAYNARD 297
McCAUD 48
McCREA 221
McCUDDEN 350
McGEORGE 116
McKEEN 158
MEDHURST 303
METCALF 267
MEWBURN 105
MILES 143B
MILLER 284
MILLS 338
MINCHIN 159
MITCHELL 182
MOFFAT 5
MOORE 111, 164, 224, 321, 362
MORGAN 355
MORGANS 232
MORRIS 239
MORRISON 286
MORRISS 315
MOSS 247
MULDER 45
MULLINGER 15
MURPHY 329, 370

NASH 377
NEWCOMB 11
NEWMAN 65
NICHOLSON 159
NIXON 208
NOBLE 222
NORRIS 244, 273
NOWELL 191
NUTT 75

O'BEIRNE 344
O'KEEFE 352
OVERY 366

PACKER 203
PAGE 119
PAINTER 324
PALMER 164
PANKHURST 118
PARHAM 77
PARKER 302
PARRY 242
PARSLOW 159
PARSONS 12
PATMORE 113
PATTISON 290
PAYNE 170, 338
PEABODY 301
PEARCE 229
PEARSON 38
PELLEGRINI 38
PERCH 174
PERCIVAL 67
PETT 168
PHILLIPS 2, 165, 192
PICKETT 357
PIKE 260
PILCHER 128
PIPER 19
PLAYLE 72
PLUMMER 57
POCKNALL 185
POCOCK 138
POPE 58
POVEY 207
POWELL 256
PRANGNELL 335
PROSSER 380
PUNT 327

QUARRINGTON 272
RADFORD 231
RALPH 339
RAMAGE 130
RANDALL 29, 92
READ 152
READMAN 117
REEKS 65
REEVE 173
REYNOLDS 301
RHODES 207
RICE 147, 148
RICHARDS 332
RICHARDSON 353
ROBBINS 26
ROBERTS 56, 161, 245,
369
ROBSON 59
ROGERS 71, 246, 288
ROLFE 309
ROSIER 160
ROSKILLY 212
RUBERY 249
RULE 86
RUSSELL 381
RUTHERFORD 144
RYAN 347, 354, 360

SAVAGE 343
SAXTON? 290
SCOTT 264, 350
SEAGARS 156
SENIOR 310
SHEPHEARD 378
SHEPHERD 262
SHEPPARD 213
SIBUN 174
SKINNER 151
SMITH 39, 92, 196, 231, 242, 376
SOAMES 226
SOUTHERWOOD 295
SOUTHEY 65
SOWTER 281
SPEARS 350
SPELLS 82, 128
SPENCELEY 337
SPRATT 296
SPURRIER 30
STAFFORD 77
STARTUP 133
STEARS 337
STEELE 333
STIGANT 137, 162
STOCK 303
STOTE 171
STRONGMAN 156
STUBBINS 174
SWIFT 383

TALBOT 330
TAPLY 130
TAYLOR 145, 165
TESTER 275
THEOBALD 155
THOMAS 20, 139, 225
THOMPSON 189, 209
THORP 48
THORPE 10
THORTON 43
THROWER 312
TIRSLEY 261
TRANT 217
TREADWELL 286
TRUSSELL 140
TUCKER 308
TUFFNELL 90
TURNER 382
TYLER 343

UNDERDOWN 151
UPTON 135
VICTOR 298
VINEY 26

WADE 179
WALKER 263
WARD 252
WARE 114
WARNER 134
WARREN 95
WATTS 183
WAYMAN 143
WEBB 324
WELLS 23, 24
WELLSTEED 13
WENN 157
WERNER 94
WEST 71, 87, 175, 216
WHEATLEY 49
WHEATON 35
WHITAKER 100
WHITE 181
WHITMORE 89
WILDISH 46
WILLAMOTT 111
WILLIAMS 216
WILLIAMS 88, 223
WINCH 248
WINSO 103
WITHECOMB 25, 29
WOLRIGE 33
WOOD 74, 81, 198, 276
WOOLLETT 364
WRAY 279
WREN 237

YOUNG 6, 159, 323

Sketch plan of cemetery

Jacob Scott 23/11/2015 Jacob Scott 23/11/2015

Surviving Monumental Inscriptions in Grange Road Cemetery, Gillingham

The churchyard of St. Mary Magdalene was due to close on the 1st January 1859; this was extended to 1st April 1859. The new Grange Road Cemetery, two acres of Layfield, was consecrated on 25th June 1859. It began to fill up rapidly and the remaining nearly seven acres of Layfield were purchased and the new section was consecrated on 23rd November 1867.
    At the turn of the 19th – 20th century the cemetery was almost full and a new cemetery was needed, the new cemetery was established at Woodlands Road. Grange Road Cemetery was not closed until 1971.
   In 1973 Gillingham Council once again indulged in another bout of municipal vandalism and removed the majority of the monuments to the nearby tip. No proper record was made, consequently, much unique information was lost.
   I have listed the inscriptions in Alphabetical order.

M.I.s recorded and Concise Wills and other notes added by D. E. William 2015

LOOKING WEST ACROSS THE CEMETERY TO ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH
(PEARCE MONUMENT CENTRE, MIDDLE DISTANCE. THIS AREA HAS THE HIGHEST DENSITY OF MONUMENTS, MOST OF THE NEARLY 9 ACRE SITE IS NOW GRASS)

1. Headstone, Fallen and Broken

[IN LO]VING MEMORY OF
[FANCI]S CARTWRIGHT
[ ]0th 1910 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO
CATHERINE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED] JULY 13th 1943 AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO
FRANCIS CARTWRIGHT
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 1st 1950 AGED 61 YEARS

1901 Census Francis Cartwright Foreman Market Gardener
Principal Probate Registry Index Francis Cartwright, (1910), of Grange Road, ££264 14s 4d
Francis Cartwright, (1950), Elm Road, £1,006 10s 11d

2. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
STEPHEN DOW CHALLIS
OF SOUTH OCKENDEN AND GRAYS, ESSEX
WHO DIED 4th JANUARY 1909
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH RUCK CHALLIS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd JULY 1923
AGED 95 YEARS
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER
ALICE MARY
WHO DIED 1st JUNE 1967
AGED 94 YEARS

1881 Census Stephen Challis, at South Ockenden, Miller

CHAMBERS see FORD

3. Small Curbs

GRACE ANN MABEL CHAPMAN WHO FELL ASLEEP ON THE 5th OF APRIL 1918 AGED 8 YEARS

4. Block, Curbs Fallen, Inscription(s) hidden

ALSO JULIA CLARK
DIED NOV 18th 1924 AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO AGNES FRANCES CLARK
DIED DEC 11th 1940 AGED 90 YEARS

5. Pedestals

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED WALTER CLIFT
FOR 17 YEARS MANAGER OF
THE NEW BROMPTON
CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY
WHO FELL ASLEEP THE 1st OF JULY 1901
AGED 36 YEARS
[ ]
[ ]
THIS MONUMENT ERECTED AS A MARK
OF ESTEEM BY HIS FELLOW WORKERS

6. [6] Tall Pedestal

CAPTAIN T. W. J. CONNOLLY AND FAMILY
THIS EAST FACE CONTAINS SURGEON PAUL CONNOLLY'S INSCRIPTION

North Side
ALSO OF THE
FOLLOWING CHILDREN OF
CAPT CONNOLLY AND HIS DEAR WIFE
ALFRED WRIGHT
2nd SON BORN AT WOOLWICH 15th JULY
1840 DIED THERE 18th JUNE 1841
MARY HARRIET
ELDEST DAUGHTER BORN AT
WOOLWICH 23rd MAY 1845
DIED THERE 28th SEPT 1845
JOHN CRAMPTON
[       ] SON BORN AND DIED AT
WOOLWICH 9th MAY 1852?
HEBE MILLICENT
2nd DAUGHTER BORN AT BROMPTON
COTTAGE NORTH OF BROMPTON BARRKS
[      ] JAN 1858? DIED THERE 4th MARCH 1858
HER REMAINS LIE IN THE
ADJOINING CHURCHYARD

East Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
PAUL BENNETT CONNOLLY
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
CAPTAIN CONNOLLY R. E.
SURGEON [       ]
[       ] LIGHT DIVISION
OF THE CAMEL CORPS
WHO PERISHED OF FEVER
AT SHALADOOD, NILE
THE 18th APRIL 1885 IN HIS [31st ] YEAR
ON THE RETURN OF THE
UNSUCCESSFUL RELIEF EXPEDITION
TO KHARTOUM
HE [WAS] MASTER OF THE
GOLD CROSS OF RUMANIA
FOR SERVICES UNDER THE
[       ] SOCIETY OF BUCHEREST
[HE] ALSO SERVED HIS COUNTRY
IN THE ZULU WAR 1879
AS A VOLUNTEER SURGEON
TO THE FRONTIER LIGHT HORSE
IN THE ENGAGEMENTS
AT HLOBANE, KAMBULA [       ]
[AND] IN THE EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN
AS SURGEON TO THE
[STRETCHER?] BEARER COMPANY [       ]
AT THE BATTLES OF
KASSASSIN AND TEL EL KEBIR

West Side (Very eroded)
[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY
WIFE OF [CAPT.] T.W.J. CONNOLLY
BORN [       ]
DIED [       ] [1865]
AT BROMPTON COTTAGE, NORTH
OF BROMPTON BARRACKS
ALSO [       ] OF THEIR DAUGHTERS ?
THO. WILLM JOHN CONNOLLY
(AUTHOR OF THE HISTORY OF THE
ROYAL SAPPERS AND MINERS, ETC.)
BORN [    ] OCTOBER 1815 ?
AT THE [CHAMPS ELYSEES ?] PARIS
DIED [AT KILBURN, WILLES]DEN ?
21st MAY 187[5]
HIS REMAINS REST
UNDER THIS STONE

Little is known about Captain Connolly. His father was in the 95th Regiment of Foot (Rifles) and was wounded at Waterloo. It appears he was in the Army of Occupation in Paris, (where Captain Connolly was born), after Napoleon's final defeat.
Captain Connolly was a Quarter Master at Brompton Barracks. There is no notice of his death or funeral in The Times or the Chatham papers. The Royal Engineer's Journal carried this brief mention, "21st May 1875 at 51 Chichester Road, Kilburn, Capt. Thos. William John Connolly, in the 60th year of his age" The Royal Engineer's Museum and Library hold his Diary, 1848-1865, in three volumes of about one million words.

The Times 8th February 1885
"…….The Royal Irish have arrived here from the camp at Gubat with 120 of the wounded, who have been successfully removed from Gubat in cacolets under the charge of Surgeon Connolly."

The Times 20th April 1885
"…..The death is also announced of Surgeon- Major Connolly who was attached to the right camp near Dongola. Enteric fever in this case was also the cause of death, the event occurring on Sat past. Surgeon – Major Connolly entered the army as assistant surgeon in 1871, and after 2 years was raised to the position of Surgeon, becoming a Surgeon Major in the fall of 1882."

The Times 23rd April 1885
"The name of Surgeon Connolly whose death from enteric fever at Dongola was reported on Monday last, was, by telegraphic error announced as Surgeon Major Connolly."

7. Coped Stone on High Base

North Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THE REVD D. COOKE VICAR OF BROMPTON
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS FEBRUARY 13th 1876 AGED 61
ALSO MARY ANN COOKE
SECOND WIFE OF DANIEL COOKE
WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 1904 AGED 68 YEARS

South Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
DANIEL COOKE HON CANON OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL
AND LATE VICAR OF BROMPTON, KENT
WHO DIED JULY 15th 1906 IN HIS 95th YEAR

East End
ALSO
TO THE
MEMORY OF
[MARY ANN COOKE]
[1904]
[AGED 58 YEARS]

8. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SUSANNAH JESSIE CUCKOW
WHO DIED 17th MARCH 1908
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS STEPHEN CUCKOW
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED26th MARCH 1922
AGED 54 YEARS
THOMAS HENRY SPRINGFIELD
CUCKOW
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th JULY 1969
AGED 64 YEARS

1911 Census Thomas Cuckow, Market Gardener

9. Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FLORENCE
THE DEAR WIFE OF
FRANK DAY
WHO DIED OCTOBER 2nd 1913
ALSO
THE BELOVED SONS OF THE ABOVE
LEVI WILLIAM
DIED OCTOBER 22nd 1904
AGED 5 YEARS
ALSO
FRANK ARTHUR
DIED FEBRUARY 10th 1911
AGED 13 YEARS
"Hands of Jesus"

10. Pedestals

BRENDA IRIS
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM HENRY & ALICE DOLPHIN
WHO FELL ASLEEP FEB 3rd 1910
AGED 4 MONTHS
"He shall gather the Lambs with His Arms"

AND
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY DOLPHIN
LOST IN H. M. S. NATAL
ON DEC 30th 1915
AGED 39 YEARS

ALSO
ALICE DOLPHIN
WHO PASSED AWAY
OCT 20th 1945
AGED 77 YEARS

H.M.S. Natal
H.M.S. Natal was a Warrior Class Cruiser built by Vickers at Barrow in 1905, displacing 14,700 tons fully loaded. In 1911-12 she escorted the Royal Yacht carrying King George V and Queen Mary to India for the Delhi Durbar. Also in the latter year, she carried the body of the American Ambassador to New York, thereafter, she was known as the "Sea Hearse."
She was destroyed by an internal ammunition explosion in Cromarty Firth. Along with Dolpin, another 389 died.

11. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM DRAKE, SURGEON
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1931
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
MARY PICKEN DRAKE
WHO DIED 3rd MARCH 1932
AGED 61 YEARS

12. Grey Granite Ledger

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK WALLACE ELVY
WHO DIED 14th AUGUST 1881
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th OCTOBER 1907
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS ELVY, O.B.E.
CHIEF ENGINEER H.M. DOCKYARDS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 26th JANUARY 1949
IN HIS 83rd YEAR
ALSO
BERTRAM ELVY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1958
AGED 81 YEARS

1881 Census   Frederick Elvy, Trafalgar Road, Gillingham, Caulker
Principal Probate Registry Index   Frederick Elvy, Leading Man of Caulkers, £82
Thomas Elvy of Purley, Surrey, £40, 334 9s 5d

Obituary   -    Chatham Observer
"DEATH OF MR
T. E. ELVY, O.B.E.
HE FORE SHADOWED THE USE OF
FLOATING DOCKS
   Mr T. E. Elvy, O.B.E., a former Engineer Assistant to the Director of Admiralty Dockyards and Chief Engineer of H. M. Dockyards has died aged 83, at Foxley Lane, Purley, Surrey.
Mr W. S. Diggins, ex Principal Admiralty Overseer of First Avenue, Gillingham, writes :-
PROPHETIC THESIS
"It must be recorded that Mr Elvy’s greatest Service achievement was the prophetic thesis, written in 1908, entirely at his own initiative. In this he outlined the need for floating docking and re-fitting bases, particularly on the East Coast of Scotland. This was before Rosyth materialised."
The outcome of the thesis was a select Committee with Admiral Jellicoe as chairman and Mr Elvy as Secretary. "The ultimate result was that two floating docks of 32,000 tons capacity and two floating cranes of 150 tons capacity at 95 feet radius, capable of lifting the heaviest guns from battleships were ordered and were ready for use many months before World War 1 began."
Mr Diggins also pays tribute to Mr Elvy’s efforts on behalf of students and points out that Mr Elvy himself began as an engine fitter apprentice.
MUSICIAN OF ABILITY
"He was a musician of exceptional ability", adds Mr Diggins, "and in earlier days was organist and choir master at Christ Church, Luton, and later at H. M. Dockyard Church, Sheerness."

13. Blue - Grey Granite Pedestal

FEATHERBY FAMILY

EDWARD GEORGE
ELDER SON OF
GEORGE FEATHERBY
WHO DIED AT
PIEDRAS WEGRAS, MEXICO
JULY 2nd 1890
AGED 45 YEARS
CHARLES BENJAMIN
YOUNGER SON OF
JOHN ROBERT FEATHERBY
DIED JULY 23rd 1922 AGED 46 YEARS

GEORGE FEATHERBY
DIED MAY 21st 1903
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
ALSO AMELIA
HIS WIFE
DIED AUGUST 19th 1874
IN HER 54th YEAR
ANNA LOUISA WIFE OF
JOHN ROBERT FEATHERBY
DIED DEC 20th 1911 AGED 63 YEARS
JOHN ROBERT FEATHERBY
YOUNGER SON OF GEORGE FEATHERBY
DIED JULY 19th 1922 AGED 74 YEARS

MARIA FROST
BORN OCTOBER 2nd 1852
DIED 0CTOBER 3rd 1939

Principal Probate Registry Index   George Featherby of Balmoral Road, £28, 691 3s
John Robert Featherby of Bleak House, £18, 744 7s 8d

Obituary   -    Chatham Observer, 23rd May 1903
"DEATH OF MR GEORGE FEATHERBY
We regret exceedingly, to announce the death of Mr George Featherby, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday at his residence, "Abergeldie", Balmoral – road, New Brompton, after a very brief illness. Mr Featherby, who had a somewhat eventful life, was one of the oldest residents of New Brompton, his acquaintance with the town dating back to the time , when most of the area, now covered by streets, consisted of cornfields. Mr Featherby’s decision to come to this district was the result of an accident--- a most fortunate accident for New Brompton, for it sent into a young and rapidly growing place, a man who played no small part in its industrial development.
   George Featherby was born at Bush, near Cuxton on the 10th of September, 1821, and was therefore nearly 82 years of age. He was by trade, a blacksmith, as his father had been before him, and in 1852, at the time of the Australian gold rush, he went out to that colony. He worked as a blacksmith at Forest Creek, Victoria, for three years, and liked the life so well that he came back to England to fetch his wife and family. The second voyage out was marked by disaster, for when within one day’s sail of Melbourne the ship was wrecked, and Mr Featherby and family were fortunate in escaping death. As it was, they lost everything except the clothes they were wearing and the money in their pockets. In spite of this inauspicious start, however, Mr Featherby did well "down under". He forsook his old trade, taking a large hotel instead. There were no bricks in Forest Creek in those days, and Mr Featherby’s premises were built of lath, plaster and weather – boards, for which he had to pay a very heavy rent. Still he made things hum, and though he did not make what is called a pile, he did so well that in 1852 he set off once more for the old country.
A brief rest followed; then Mr Featherby took over some licensed premises in Whitchapel (London). After having so long experience of six penny glasses of beer and such lordly prices in Australia, the penny glass of the East Ender did not suit Mr Featherby.
   He had just made up his mind to go again to the Antipodes when he met with an accident which broke his knee cap and put the idea of a third voyage out of court. Instead he came to Rochester, and started a brick making industry at Rainham. Subsequently he bought the estate known as the Courtfields Brickworks, Gillingham, of which he was owner up to the time of his death. Mr Featherby also opened out brickfields at Norwood and Beckenham, and recently at Rochfort (Essex). It was owing to the deposit of chalk found on Mr Featherby’s estate that the Portland Cement Works were started at Gillingham some 28 years ago. The Vineries which are too well known throughout Kent to need description, were started in 1884.
The deceased gentleman was twice married. His first wife, by whom he had four children, was sister of the late Mr John Bullbrook, of Rochester. His second wife, who he married late in life, and who survives him, was a Scotch lady named Mrs Hair. She has no children. Deceased was a member of the old Board of Health for some years, and was a member of the Gillingham Urban District Council until six years ago, when his place was taken by his son, the present Chairman of the Council, Mr J. R. Featherby. He was also a director of the Public Hall Company and of the Conservative Club. Up to the day he was seized by the illness which has proved fatal, Mr Featherby conducted all his multifarious business affairs, and found time in addition, to take a very keen interest in the public life of the town. He was one of the "old standards", and his familiar figure and genial presence will be very much missed indeed."

Obituary   -   Chatham News
"DEATH OF EX – MAYOR AND HIS SON

ALD. J. R. AND MR C. B. FEATHERBY
Ald. John Robert Featherby the man who piloted Gillingham through its early stages as a borough---passed away at his residence, "Bleak House", on Wednesday, after a severe illness at the age of 74. The news of his death as it spread through the town carried with it a note of deep sadness for Alderman Featherby was a man beloved by all classes of the "biggest borough in Kent", which owed an immeasurable debt of gratitude to him for the great services he had rendered. Expressions of sympathy were heard on all hands, and that most of the principal buildings in the town, flags were flown at half - mast.
   Mr Featherby was a man with an extensive experience of business life. Although he was born in England, the greater part of his early days was spent in Australia with his father, returning to his native land at the age of 14. He engaged in brick making, and up to the time of his death he displayed a keen interest in that work, being connected with a firm of brick makers in Sussex. Of a versatile character, he was also devoted to the science of horticulture and glass house produce, this department of the business being started by his father, the late Mr George Featherby, in 1884. At one time the firm sold produce to Covent Garden market. Ald. Featherby’s knowledge of fruit growing was distinctly developed.
   He was ever a prominent man in business affairs. For many years he was chairman of the Board of Directors of the firm of Messrs G. H. Leavy and Co., and he was the director of the local Water Works Co., up to the time of his death. He helped to found and was one of the directors of the Chatham and District Laundry Company, Ltd., and a director of the Gillingham Portland Cement Company, Ltd. In addition, the engineering firm of Featherbys Ltd., of Bishops Stortford, Herts, of which his son, Harry, is managing director undoubtedly owes a great deal of its development and success to his business intellect.
   It was, perhaps, in public life that he was most known and respected. Although holding many positions, he never refused to assist any cause which stood for the welfare of the Medway Towns. Two of his most noteworthy offices connected with work outside of Gillingham were as warden of the Rochester Bridge (as representative of the Gillingham Town Council) and a member of the Medway Conservancy Board. His record of public work in Gillingham will ever be remembered. Since 1885 Ald. Featherby had been a member and for some years foreman of the Court Leet, and many will remember the sorrow he displayed when the ancient institution was disbanded towards the end of last year. He held the office of High Constable in 1892, and was an overseer from 1886 to 1896, was elected a member of the Urban district Council in 1897, and was appointed chairman of that body in 1899, holding office until the borough was incorporated in 1903, when he was chosen as Charter Mayor. Mr Featherby played an active part in securing the charter and presided over several meetings, when he successfully dealt with the turbulent spirits of those opposed to the movement. At the time of the Incorporation he was elected an Alderman and had served on the Council ever since. During his tenure of office as first citizen, the Mayoress, who passed away some time ago, was mainly instrumental in securing by public subscription the present handsome Mace. On May 7th, 1921, the town conferred upon him the greatest honour which lay within its power to give, in the presentation to him of the freedom of the Borough. In receiving the honour Mr Featherby, in a speech, tinged with emotion, said that it would be treasured by him throughout his life and when he passed away it would be handed down to his family who, he was sure, would value it as a token of the esteem he which he was held. His great interest in his town was exhibited when, though evidently in a low state of health, he attended the recent meetings of the Town Council.
   Ald. Featherby had a great love for music and possessed a very fine voice. A man, who commanded the admiration of all with whom he came into contact, he will be much missed in the life of the community. Ald. Featherby left two sons and two daughters.
   The funeral takes place to-morrow at the Grange road Cemetery.

DIED LAST NIGHT
We regret to announce that during last night Mr C. B. Featherby, second son of Ald. Featherby, whose obituary appears above, passed away at his residence, Domus, Cobham, at the age of 47. He leaves a widow and four children.

14. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE FORD
WHO DIED OCTOBER 13th 1893
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
ALICE EMILY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 10th 1884
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO
LILY CLARA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES CHAMBERS
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUGUST 21st 1892
AGED 31 ? YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE FORD
DIED MAY 20th 1915
AGED 78 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

1891 Census George Ford Boot and Shoe Maker

FROST see FEATHERBY

15. Cruciform Headstone

SACRED
TO THE
MEMORY OF
WALTER FREDERICK
GEGAN
BORN 3rd OCTOBER 1861
DIED 17th SEPTEMBER 1861
ALSO MARY GEGAN
BORN 4th [ ] 1865
DIED 28th APRIL 1865
ALSO CHARLES GEGAN
BORN 11th MARCH 1866
DIED 29th AUGUST 1867
ALSO LUCY GEGAN
WAS BORN 18th NOVEMBER 1867
[ ]

Probably children of George Gegan, a Pawn Broker of Brompton High Street, 1865 Post Office Directory

16. Pedestal with Large Cross and Angel

IN CHERISHED MEMORY OF
HAROLD ERNEST
THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF
JOHN AND ELIZA GREEN
OF BARNSOLE HOUSE
CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE 16th NOVEMBER 1915
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN GREEN
WHO FELL ASLEEP 19th JULY 1930
AGED 93 YEARS
"Resting"
ALSO ELIZA THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
CALLED TO REST 26th AUGUST 1946
AGED 87 YEARS
"Rest in the Lord"

ALSO
CYRIL HERBERT
THEIR YOUNGEST SON
WHO DIED 1st JULY 1899
AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO PERCY WILLIAM
SON OF JOHN AND ELIZA GREEN
WHO DIED 23rd APRIL 1955
AGED 61 YEARS
"At Rest"

ALSO
VIOLET ROSETTA ELIZA
THE DEARLY BELOVED DAUGHTER
OF THE AFORE NAMED
JOHN AND ELIZA GREEN
CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE
17th JANUARY 1947
AGED 46 YEARS

Obituary   -   Chatham Observer
"A VETERAN PASSES - DEATH OF MR JOHN GREEN
A link with the Gillingham of long ago has been severed by the death, at the age of 93, of Mr John Green, Barnsole House. The sad event occurred early on Saturday morning, following a very brief illness. The deceased gentleman was a son of the late Mr J. T. J. Green, of Britton Farm, who had a very extensive farm which included within its bounds land which is now Gillingham High Street. Mr John Green continued the farming operations of his father, his land extending as far as Twydall on one side and Watling Street in another direction. The Infectious Diseases Hospital, Barnsole Road School, and a large portion of the Corporation’s housing estate stands on land which was formerly cultivated by him. About 30 years ago a disastrous outbreak of fire occurred on the farm, destroying many of the buildings and outhouses; subsequently the land was sold.
   Deceased as a young man followed the example of public life set by his father (who was at one time High Constable of Gillingham) by serving for a number of years on the Local Board and also on the Medway Board of Guardians. He was a Wesleyan and was always proud of his close association with that denomination. Many years ago he was an active worker at Christmas-street Wesleyan Chapel and after his marriage he became closely identified with Canterbury-street Wesleyan Church. He was also a trustee of Cliffe and Strood Wesleyan Churches.
   Mr Green is survived by his widow, two sons, three daughters, one brother and two sisters. One son Mr John T. J. Green, is in business at Hythe, and the other son, Mr Percy W. Green, is in business in Cowes. The daughters are Mrs Gill, widow of the late Mr Evans Leonard Gill (eldest son of the Rev W. T. Gill), Miss Violet Green (who is captain of Canterbury-street Church Girl Guides), and Miss Gladys Green, (thr Brown Owl of the Central Hall Pack). The deceased’s brother is Mr Walter Green, who is connected by marriage with Rev J. D. Jones, and resides at the Vicarage, Old Brompton. The sisters are Mrs Watts, widow of the late Mr Henry Watts, and Mrs Crabtree, widow of the late Mr Chas Crabtree.
   The funeral took place yesterday (Thursday). Prior to interment in the family grave at Gillingham Old Cemetery a service was conducted by rev J. J. Leedal (who came specially from the Wesleyan Conference at Leeds) and was assisted by Revs H. W. Goldsack and A. W. Mason.
   A fete and garden party for Guides which was to have taken place at Barnsole House on Wednesday afternoon was cancelled as soon as Mr Green’s death became known."

HOBBIS see NORTON

HAYDEN see SEWELL

HILLS see SCOGGINS

17. Displaced Pedestal

BERTRAM GUY HOYLE
(BOY)
WHO DIED APRIL 23rd 1911
AGED 7 YEARS
"Suffer Little Children to Come unto Me"

ALFRED WILLIAM HOYLE
WHO DIED FEB 26th 1948
AGED 72 YEARS

LILIAN MAUD HOYLE
AT REST 5th JULY 1968
AGED 94 YEARS

Principal Probate Registry Index Alfred Hoyle of Pump Lane, Rainham, £6,936

18. Red Granite Cross and Curbs

SARGEANT LLOYD AND QUARTERMASTER PALMER
(ALFRED CLIFT no. 5, LEFT BACKGROUND)

IN MEMORY OF
ARTHUR P. LLOYD
SERGT. 28th CO. R. E.
DIED FEBRUARY 14th 1889
AGED 28 YEARS
ERECTED BY THE CORPS OF
ROYAL ENGINEERS

Curbs
ALSO THOMAS PALMER LATE QR MASTER OXFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY
DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1889 AGED 58 YEARS

Inquest   Chatham Observer
"THE SHOCKING SUICIDE OF A SERGEANT - INQUEST AND VERDICT
The inquest on the body of Arthur Patrick Lloyd, sergeant in the Submarine Mining Battalion of the Royal Engineers, who was found shot through the head on Friday morning last , near the stockades at Gillingham road, was held in the Casualty Hospital, Brompton, on Saturday evening. Mr E. Woodgate, Deputy Coroner, conducted the inquiry, and Mr W. E, Stokes was the Foreman of the Jury.
   Harry Skinner, Co. Sergt. Major, R. E., identified the deceased as Sergeant of the 28th Company, R. E., whom he had known for the past twelve months. He last saw him alive at ten o’clock a.m. on the previous Thursday, deceased having obtained leave from nine o’clock to midnight of that day. He noticed nothing peculiar about the deceased whatever. His general health was very good. He had served at the Cape and in Egypt in 1882. Witness had heard that deceased had a sun-stroke, but he never seemed to be in any trouble, and was always very jolly. He did not think his recent studying in "testing" had unhinged his mind, and as far as witness knew he had no money or mental troubles.

A TRAGIC SCENE AT MIDNIGHT
   John Jones, Sergeant R. E., said he knew the deceased, and lived in the same room with him. On Thursday night at about a quarter to twelve the deceased entered the room. Witness was in bed, and had been asleep, but the noise which deceased made on entering the room, awoke him. Deceased went to his bed and commenced taking down the irons of it, and witness asked him what he was doing. Deceased, in reply, told him to turn over and go to sleep. Deceased then went to a box, and took out something which witness could not see, but he saw him take out a book and put it back again. Deceased then took his rifle out of the corner of the room, and said "I am going to shoot myself now." Witness jumped up to get out of bed, but the deceased had already loaded the rifle. He pointed the rifle at him, and said "If you attempt to get out of that bed to stop me, I’ll shoot you first." As soon as witness saw the rifle pointed at him he felt he could do nothing. Deceased said "You keep quiet, and I’ll not hurt you, but if you interfere I’ll shoot you." Witness tried to persuade him not to do it, but deceased still pointed the rifle at him, and backed towards the door. As soon as he got to the door he lifted up the curtain and went out. Immediately he left witness got out of bed, put on his trousers, and went after him. There was a gas light burning in the room. He went down and found Sergt. Dodd, to whom he reported the affair. They went out together to search for the deceased, but could not find him. They looked round the ditches and field works, and in every place they thought it was likely he would have gone. He then gave up the search [and] went to bed. The next morning he and Sergt. Dodd, about 7.40, went out again to look for him. The affairs had previously been reported to Sergt. Major Skinner. They found the deceased at about a quarter eight behind a stockade on the field works. He was dead and his head was shattered.

THE FINDING OF THE BODY
   Frederick Ralph Dodd, Sergeant R. E., said that he searched for the deceased without success on the night of the 14th, and again on the morning of the 15th. He found the deceased, who was lying on his stomach, and they could see 6ins of the rifle protruding from between his feet. They did not move him. One of the deceased’s boots was off, but he did not see any string attached to his toe.
   Sergt. Major Skinner, re-called, said Sergt. Jones reported the finding of the body to him, and he accompanied the orderly to where it was lying. The medical officer pulled the rifle away from the deceased, and witness noticed that a boot lace was tied to the trigger, and the lace was looped at the other end. Deceased was of a very quiet disposition, and very sociable.
   Christopher Lloyd, Qr Mr Sergt. Instructor, R. E., said the deceased was his brother, and was 25 years of age. He would have been 26 in March. On Monday deceased’s step father, Thomas Palmer, died at 8, Goodwin terrace, New Brompton. During the time Thomas Palmer was in the house prior to burial, deceased was much affected. He shut himself up in the room with the dead body two or three times when Palmer was in his coffin. He purchased flowers and strewed them on and around body. On Thursday at the burial deceased was again much affected; witness rode with him in the carriage. After the funeral, and just before tea, deceased was very jolly and hearty, more particularly with a sister of witness whom he had not seen for ten years. He went to see her off to London at nine o’clock, and then returned to Goodwin terrace. From there he went Copenhagen road, and the witnesses wife afterwards informed him that the deceased complained of pains in the head. Witness had known to have had pains in the head before. Witness last saw him alive between ten and half past tem p.m.. The deceased had been ill of dysentery in Egypt, but when returning from active service from Zululand, between Etsowe and Maritzburg, he had a slight touch of sun stroke, which was not put onto his medical history sheet. Deceased was told serious consequences would have occurred if he had not bled at the nose. Many years ago at Maidstone the deceased received a severe blow on the frontal bone near the eye from a swing boat, and was delirious for two or three days. The doctor who attended him warned his mother to be careful, and not to send him to school for some time as it might affect his brain, and to keep him from excitement. Latterly deceased had studied hard in witnesses house at electricity, generally calling six evenings out of seven, and staying from about six till eleven, reading hard all the time. On several occasions he had complained of pains in his head. Witness recommended to take aperient medicine. He did so, but it did him no good, as he still complained of his head. He also said he was required to do too much, to learn electricity, the new Infantry drill, to carry on the instruction of a class and the Presidency of the Mess Committee. The deceased had no other troubles.
   The Coroner said he thought the jury would agree with him that it was suicide whilst in a state of temporary insanity. It was a very sad case indeed.
   The Jury concurred with the Coroner, and returned a verdict of "Temporary insanity" "

19. Pedestals

SACRED
TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF
LEONARD MUDGE
WHO DIED 26th DECEMBER 1925
AGED 33 YEARS
"Not my Will but Thine be Done"

ALSO ELIZABETH ANNE
CLINCH LAMPORT
(AUNTIE)
WHO DIED 21st DECEMBER 1921
AGED 74 YEARS

ALSO JOHN MUDGE
OF EAST COURT FARM
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th AUGUST 1938 AGED 81 YEARS
"A Life Well Spent"
ALSO ANN BELOVED WIFE AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO JOINED THEM 4th MARCH 1944 AGED 83 YEARS
"Lead Kindly Light"

Principal Probate Registry Index John Mudge, £11,299 15s 11d

20. Pedestals

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM JAMES NICOL
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
JAN 26th 1908 AGED 51 YEARS
"A Loving Father, how we miss him,
None but Aching Hearts can tell,
We have Lost, Heaven has found him,
Jesus doeth all things Well"
ALSO ANNIE LOUISA
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST APRIL 15th 1916
AGED 61 YEARS
"In Sure and Certain Hope of Resurrection"

1881 Census William Nicol, in Chatham, Railway Clerk
Principal Probate Registry Index William Nicol, of Sheerness, £1,494 15s 5d

21. Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SAMUEL NORRIS
DIED JULY 13th 1899
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO
TAMAR THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 7th 1899
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO
SAMUEL RICHARD SECOND SON
DIED SEPT 28th 1868 AGED YEARS
ALSO
JOSEPH WILLOUGHBY FOURTH SON
DIED OCT 1st 1858 AGED 3 YEARS
INTERRED IN THE ADJOINING CHURCHYARD

1871 Census Samuel Norris, Copper Smith ?, Chatham Dockyard
1881 Census Samuel Norris, Trafalgar Road, Pensioner

22. Granite Block and Curbs

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT NORTON
WHO DIED AT LADYSMITH 10th FEBRUARY 1900
AGED 49 YEARS
"The Strife is o’er, the Battle done"
ALSO OF HIS WIFE
ELLEN NORTON
WHO DIED 10th AUGUST 1909
AGED 56 YEARS
"Neither shall there be any more Pain"
ALSO THEIR YOUNGEST SON
RICHARD ALBERT NORTON
WHO DIED 4th JULY 1913
AGED 31 YEARS
"Just as I am, Without One Plea"
ALSO OF THEIR YOUNGER DAUGHTER
ETHEL MAY PERCIVAL
WHO DIED 25th 1922
AGED 31 YEARS
INTERRED AT CHARLTON, KENT

1881 Census Robert Norton, Soldier, Royal Engineers, Brompton Barracks, Officer’s Servant

23. Blue Grey Granite Pedestal, Cross on top

PACKER FAMILY

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH MARGARETTA PACKER
WHO DIED 6th NOVEMBER 1875
AGED 11 YEARS
ALSO ELEANOR PACKER
WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1875
AGED 5 ½ YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MARK PACKER
WHO DIED 11th JULY 1901
AGED 63 YEARS
"Life’s Race Well Run,
Life’s Work Well Done,
Then Comes Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
MARK PACKER
WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1929
AGED 92 YEARS

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PRICE
BORN AT
MILTON 5th FEBRUARY 1803
DIED 13th MARCH 1878
ALSO
ELIZABETH MARTHA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN AT
COLWYN ? 27th OCTOBER 1807
DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1883
"[ ] Loved"

Obituary   -   Chatham Observer
"CHATHAM’S OLDEST TRADER   -   PASSING OF MR MARK PACKER
The sad death of Mr Mark Packer, who in his 93rd year was the oldest trader in Chatham, has caused a widespread feeling of regret in the district, as the deceased was held in the highest esteemed by all who knew him. He belonged to a family which had been associated with the business life of the Borough for upwards of a century. His father was a baker at the east end of Chatham and the deceased carried on the business for a large number of years. A man of untiring energy he built up a big concern as a baker, confectioner and seed and corn merchant, which necessitated the creation of extensive premises near Luton Arches. In this concern for many years past he has been associated with his son Mr Mark Packer, jun., and despite his great age he took a keen interest in the business almost up to the last.
   The deceased did not enter into public affairs to any great extent; he was the oldest member of the Chatham Local Guardians, and a director of the Chatham Constitutional Club, of which he was the senior member.
   In politics he was an ardent Conservative. He leaves one son and a daughter.
   At an inquest held in Gillingham Council Chamber on Monday afternoon by Mr F. W. Burden, Deputy County Coroner, Wm Mark Packer, 20, Watling Street, deceased’s grandson, said that on Oct 29th deceased had been out and was brought home in a motor car because he had said, his leg had given way and he had fallen. He remained in bed from that date until Saturday, when he died. Dr W. Ms Elhinney said the deceased gentleman suffered from chronic bronchitis. On Oct 29th he was called to Mr Packer’s house, where he found he was suffering from a fracture to the left thigh. After two days, deceased lapsed into a condition of semi consciousness. The cause of death was heart failure accelerated by congestion of the lungs.
   At the meeting of the Chatham Local Guardians last evening, the Mayor referred to the regret they all felt at losing such an old member as Mr Packer, whom he described as one of the kindest hearted men who had ever lived, one who was held in the highest respect throughout the district, and was a regular attendant for many years at the Board meetings. He moved that a letter of condolence be sent to the son.
   Mark Packer, the son, was Mayor of Chatham in 1933.

24. Cruciform Coffin Shape

JOHN PAGE D.D. VICAR OF THIS PARISH BORN APRIL 15th 1781 DIED MARCH 31st 1867
MARY ANN SECOND WIFE OF JOHN PAGE BORN 8th MAY [ ] DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1912
ALSO MARY ANN HOBBIS THE GREATLY LOVED NIECE OF THE ABOVE [DIED] [ ] FEB 1934

PALMER see LLOYD

25. Small Headstone

IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
THOMAS ARTHUR BEN
DEARLY LOVED SON OF
ARTHUR & ISABEL PARKS
DIED 24th FEBRUARY 1920
AGED 8 YEARS

26. Large Red Granite Classical Sarcophagus

SIR WILLIAM AND LADY DINAH PEARCE
(THIS CLASSICAL SARCOPHAGUS STYLE MONUMENT IS ABOUT 7 FEET HIGH

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SIR WILLIAM PEARCE
OF CARBELL, INVERKIP, RENFREWSHIRE, BARONET
NAVAL ARCHITECT
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
FOR THE GOVAN DIVISION OF LANARKSHIRE
DEPUTY LIEUTENANT OF LANARKSHIRE
BORN AT BROMPTON 8th 1833
DIED 18th DECEMBER 1888
ALSO OF HIS WIFE
LADY DINAH ELIZABETH PEARCE
BORN NOV 4th 1836 ENTERED INTO REST MAY 6th 1918
"Faithful unto death"

Obituary   -   The Times
"The death of Sir William Pearce which we briefly announced yesterday, closes a career of brilliant exploits in ocean steam navigation.
   Trained in the Government services at Chatham, he was selected as a young man by the authorities to control the building of the Achilles, the first iron vessel built in Her Majesty’s dockyards. From the Government service he passed to the Clyde and assumed the management of Napier’s yard, but after a few years he took a position at Fairfield, where, in 1870, in conjunction with the relatives of the then deceased John Elder, he originated the firm of John Elder and Co; of which became the sole partner in 1878. It was just prior to this that he commenced the more noteworthy scheme of Ocean navigation with which his name has become associated, since when he has built upwards of 200,000 tons of shipping, of nearly 300,000 horse power and over £7,000,000 sterling in value.
   The first runner of the present fast Atlantic steaming was the Arizona built for the Guion Company. This was succeeded by the Alaska and Oregon vessels that for speed have been surpassed only by his latest achievements, the Eturia and Umbria , which are modifications of the same models. Concurrently with this, he constructed the entire Atlantic fleet of the North German Lloyds, which included seven of the ten fastest ocean going steamers afloat, the whole of the New Zealand Shipping Company’s fleet, which have brought the antipodes within 36 days of the mother country, and the fastest of the Orient fleet, which have brought Sydney within 38 days of Plymouth.
   In Channel steamers he was no less successful, and to him is due the fact that the passage between Dover and Calais can now be accomplished in less than an hour.
His great capacity for work and his ceaseless energy, coupled with exceptional powers of organisation and judgment in the selection of men, have resulted in the creation of a vast ship producing machine, which, even as he lay on his death bed, accomplished the extraordinary feat of
constructing an Atlantic liner of 5,000 tons in the incredibly short space of 98 working days. It was owing to this admirable organisation that he
was able , at the close of the Soudan war, to build in 28 days, 11 stern wheel vessels for bringing the troops up the Nile to deliver them at Alexandria in two days less than the contract terms. Concurrently with this he built in 21 working days a hospital boat of larger dimensions
than the other 11, and received the thanks of Lord Hartington, then Minister for War, for his remarkable expedition.
Sir William was born at Brompton, near Chatham, on the 8th of January 1833, so that he had scarcely his 56th year. His death, technically ascribed to heart disease, is attributable to a complete collapse of the nervous system, the result of the severe strain of the work in which he has been engaged.
He was elected the first member of the newly created constituency of the Govan Division of Lanarkshire in 1885, and again in 1886, having previously contested Glasgow in the Conservative interest in 1880. He was chairman of the Guion Steamship Company, and of the Scottish Oriental Steamship Company; he has been re-elected Deputy Grand Master of the Province of Glasgow in the Masonic brotherhood since 1880;
he was Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the Peace for Lanarkshire, and he served on the Royal Commission on Tonnage, on Loss of Life at Sea, and on the Depression of Trade. He was created a baronet in 1887, and is succeeded in the title by his only son, William George, who was educated at trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated M.A.,LL. B, and was called to the bar of the Inner Temple in 1885"

PERCIVAL see ROBERTS

27. Red Granite Pedestal

TO THE DEAR MEMORY
OF
SARAH MASKALL
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JABEZ PHILPOTT
OF CHATHAM
BORN NOV 11th 1830
DIED NOV 23rd 1891
"For so he giveth his beloved Sleep"
AND OF
THEIR FOUR INFANT CHILDREN
WHO ARE BURIED IN
ST. NICHOLAS CEMETERY, ROCHESTER

ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JABEZ PHILPOTT
OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED AT BRIGHTON
NOV 5th 1911
AGED 84 YEARS
"Into his Marvellous light"
Peter v9

Jabez Philpott, Boot Maker, Kelly’s Directory 1891

PRICE see PACKER

PRUCE see ROBERTS

28. Headstone and Curbs

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOSEPH PURSE
WHO DIED JULY 28th 1878
IN HIS 49th YEAR
INTERRED IN SOUTHAMPTON CEMETERY
ALSO JANE LOUISA
DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 26th 1895
IN HER 70th YEAR
ALSO HELEN REBECCA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 1st 1889
IN HER 21st YEAR
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"
ALSO JOSEPH WYNDHAM PURSE
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBY 23rd 1901
AGED 3 MONTHS
ALSO OF SARAH ANN PURSE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOSEPH AND JANE LOUISA
DIED OCTOBER 4th 1905
AGED 41 YEARS
INTERRED IN MARPOOL CEMETERY, DERBYSHIRE

Principal Probate Registry Index Joseph Purse of Southampton, £1,000

29. Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
WILLIAM ROBERTS
WHO DIED 27th APRIL 1905
AGED 40 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO
EMILY PRUCE
WHO DIED 4th AUGUST 1948
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM CHARLES ROBERTS
WHO DIED 1st JULY 1966
AGED 76 YEARS

1911 Census William Roberts, Senior, Licensed Victualler, "Plough and Chequers" P.H.
Principal Probate Registry Index William Roberts of the "Blue Boar" P.H., Rochester, £822 16s

SAMSON see SCOGGINS

30. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN MATILDA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ARTHUR SAYWELL
WHO DIED ON FEBRUARY 8th 1854
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO ARTHUR SAYWELL
WHO DIED APRIL 28th 1865
AGED 92 YEARS

31. Headstone

[       ]
JANE ANN
WIFE OF
JOHN JAMES SEWELL
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
THE 2nd OF DECEMBER 1903 ?
AGED [    ] YEARS
[       ]
ALSO JOHN JAMES SEWELL
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th MAY 1922
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO ALICE MAUD HAYDEN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND THE
BELOVED WIFE OF C. J. HAYDEN
WHO DIED 13th SEPTEMBER 1926
AGED 84 YEARS

32. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
JAMES SCOGGINS
WHO DIED MARCH 31st 1906
AGED 61 YEARS
"One Less at Home,
The Charmed Circle, Broken, a Dear face,
Missed Day by Day from its Accustomed Place,
But Cleansed and Saved and Perfected by Grace,
One more in Heaven,
His End was Peace"
ALSO
EMMA SCOGGINS
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
DIED DECEMBER [ ] 1918 ?
AGED 76 YEARS
"A Light is from our Household Gone,
A Voice we loved is Stilled,
A Place is Vacant at our Hearth,
Which Never can be Filled"
ALSO
THOMAS JOHN HILLS
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
AT REST NOVEMBER 12th 1939
IN HIS 69th YEAR
"Sleep on Dear One, your Work is Done,
Our Love will Never End"

Rear
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS PECK SAMSON
WHO FELL ASLEEP 6th DECEMBER 1913
AGED 42
"Oh for the Touch of a Vanished Hand,
And the Sound of a Voice that is Still"
ALSO LILY AMELIA SAMSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
REUNITED 18th JULY 1951
IN HER 79th YEAR

1901 Census   James Scoggins, Ship Fitter
Principal Probate Registry Index   James Scoggins, of Gillingham Road, £396 15s 7d
Thomas Peck Samson, "Rose" Beerhouse, £1,658 12s 6d
1911 Census   Thomas Samson, Beer Retailer, "Rose Inn"

33. Pedestal with Tapering Obelisk, Overall Height about 12 Feet

SUPERINTENDENT JOHN SMITH
(THIS MONUMENT IS ABOUT 12 FEET TALL)

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN SMITH
SUPERINTENDENT, CHATHAM
DIVISION, METROPOLITAN POLICE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
NOVEMBER 6th 1886
AGED 55 YEARS
"The Memory of the Just is Blessed"

ALSO
OF HIS WIFE
LAVINIA
BORN APRIL 15th 1830
DIED FEBRUARY 26th 1919
"Jesu Mercy"

ALSO
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN STANLEY SMITH
ELDEST SON
BORN JUNE 8th 1858
DIED FEBRUARY 3rd 1933

THIS PANEL IS INSCRIBED BY
THE SORROWING OFFICERS AND
MEN OF HIS DIVISION WHO HERE
TESTIFY THEIR LASTING RESPECT
FOR A MAN WHOSE RULE WAS
JUST YET FULL OF KINDNESS
"Blessed are the Merciful, for
They shall obtain Mercy"

Obituary   -   Chatham Observer
"DEATH OF SUPT. J. SMITH
It is with the deepest regret that we have to record the removal of another well-known and prominent figure from our midst by the hand of death. For close upon fifteen years Superintendent John Smith, who was in charge of the Metropolitan Police, stationed at Chatham Dockyard, has been intimately associated with the town of Chatham, and by his death, which took place at his official residence at half-past two o’clock on Saturday afternoon, a blank has been caused which it will take a long time to fill. With regard to the illness which resulted in so sad a termination, it may be mentioned that Supt Smith received directions from the Admiralty to attend a trial of the Lewis hand fire-extinguisher at Fort Pitt the evening of the 20th ult., and as, will doubtless be remembered, the ground was very damp in consequence of heavy rain. Mr Smith remained standing on the grass for nearly two hours, and then remarked to Mr Parkes, who had also attended the trial in an official capacity, that he felt thoroughly chilled. He drove home in a cab and on arriving at his residence immediately took such measures as were calculated to ward off any ill effects from the chill, but on the following day, he was seized with an attack of violent cholic. Since then he has never recovered, although on several occasions his appearance led his friends to believe that he would be restored to health. His medical advisers Dr Warren, Dr Eames, Dr Ramfield and Dr Williams, were most assiduous in their efforts on his behalf, but in spite of all that medical skill could do, the deceased gentleman became unconscious at half-past six on Saturday morning and; and remained so up to the time of his death, the direct cause of which was Bright’s disease, supervening upon the chill.

THE SERVICES OF SUPTERINTENDENT SMITH
   The deceased gentleman has passed through a long and honourable career in the police force, and the success he achieved was undoubtedly the result of sterling merit and ability. He first commenced his connection with the police in 1852 when he joined the Plymouth Borough police as a constable, but on the 10th October of the following year he became a member of the Admiralty Force at Devonport Dockyard. The zeal he displayed quickly brought promotion, and he left the force seven years later with the rank of sergeant. On October 22nd 1860, he joined the Metropolitan Police Force as a sergeant and remained stationed at Devonport until the 12th of September 1866, when he was transferred to Woolwich, having been previously promoted to the rank of Inspector on the 30th May 1864. He did not remain long at Woolwich, for on the 1st February 1867 he was despatched to take charge of the police at Aldershot Camp, where he won golden opinions by the excellent manner in which he discharged the whole of his multifarious duties.

APPOINTMENT TO CHATHAM
   His promotion to the rank of Superintendent was made on the 11th March, 1872, and on the 21st of the same month he commenced his important duties as head of the Metropolitan police stationed at Chatham Dockyard. By the wise and judicious steps taken by the new head, the efficiency of the Division was greatly improved, until it rose to a position which is very rarely reached. What can speak better for the admirable way in which the deceased exercised away over the division than the fact that during the whole of the fourteen years only one man has been dismissed from the force? This alone speaks volumes of the popularity of the Chief, and in fact all those under his charge looked up to their Superintendent more in the light of a father than anything else. The full extent of his labours in the direction of improving the condition of those placed under his charge cannot be properly estimated. He was ever ready to do anything which was calculated to promote their welfare, and among other matters he was the founder of the recreation, billiard, and reading rooms, and was President of the Police Band. Of the zealous and faithful manner, in which he discharged his onerous duties, it would be difficult to speak too highly. He possessed a thorough knowledge of all the intricacies of the laws relating to the Army, Navy and Civil Service, and to this, together with the tact which he always displayed, must be attributed the smooth working of all matters during the lengthened period he held the command of the Division.

OFFICIAL COMMENDATIONS
   IN addition to numerous personal commendations for good services rendered, Superintendent Smith received no fewer than sixteen special commendations during the time he was at Chatham, for his zeal and ability, and for the conduct of the Division. Here are two or three taken from that number.
   "December 2nd 1875. – The Commissioner has pleasure in notifying that Colonel J. O. Hamley, C.B., Controller of H.M. Gun Wharf , Chatham, has by letter to Superintendent Smith expressed his entire satisfaction with the praiseworthy conduct and attention to duty of the police employed there during the last five years."
   "February 6th 1879.—The Commissioner has pleasure in notifying that the Admiral Superintendent (Admiral Fellowes), on relinquishing his command at Chatham Dockyard, has been pleased to express the high opinion of the zeal and ability of Superintendent Smith, and his deep sense of the faithful and diligent manner in which the police employed under him have carried out the important duties entrusted to their charge."
Similar testimonies were also received from Rear-Admiral Brandreth and Rear-Admiral G. W. Watson, on their leaving Chatham.
   Amongst the officers of the Yard, the deceased was held in the highest esteem, and there is not one who does not deplore his loss. With the townsfolk, too, he was deservedly popular, and his genial manner and many excellent qualities endeared him to a large circle of friends. On several occasions the local authorities have heartily thanked Supt. Smith for the willing assistance he has rendered in extinguishing outbreaks of fire in the locality, and several years ago he even went so far as to obtain standpipes which would fit the hydrants outside the Yard, so that the Police be in apposition to render help at a moment’s call. The deceased was a member of the Church of England, and was in the habit of attending services at the Dockyard Church. He was an active member of the Masonic fraternity, being connected with the Beacon Court Lodge, of which he had held the important office of W. H.
   He leaves a widow, four daughters (two married), and three sons to mourn his loss, and with the bereaved family, we, in company with hundreds of our fellow townsmen would express our heartfelt sympathy.

A PERSONAL TESTIMONY
   An official, who was intimately acquainted with the deceased gentleman, on being asked as to the character of Superintendent Smith, said: I have known him for thirteen years, and worked with him for nine years, and he was the truest friend that ever I had. I believe the same would be said of him by the whole of the Division, and I do not suppose out of the whole 176 that there would be one dissentient voice. Amongst the Dockyard officials he was universally respected.
    Another official bore testimony of the great interest that the late Superintendent Smith took in the young men who joined the Division. On their arrival he used to talk to them just like a father, giving them the soundest and most practical advice."

The article goes on at great length to cover the funeral, which was of a large scale, with hundreds of official mourners, from the Dockyard Police from several establishments, Dockyard officials, representatives of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Fire Brigade from several towns etc. So great was the attendance that the Cemetery had to be closed to the general public.

34. Pedestals and Cross

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
DAVID GEORGE SMITH
LATE MASTER GUNNER
ROYAL ARTILLERY
WHO DIED 9th MARCH 1915
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO JEMIMA SMITH
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th SEPTEMBER 1948
AGED 98 YEARS

ALSO
THEIR
DAUGHTER
KATHERINE MARY
DIED 2nd 1970
AGED 90 YEARS

ALSO
HIS CHILDREN
INTERRED AT DEVONPORT
ALEXANDER CECIL
DIED 24th SEPT 1886
AGED 3 YEARS
CECELIA BLANCHE
DIED 4th JAN 1887
AGED 14 DAYS
ALSO HIS GRANDSON
SIDNEY EDGAR
DIED 1st JUNE 1902 AGED 5 YEARS

35. Flat Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ESTHER SPRINGATE
WHO DIED 17th MAY 1916
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM SPRINGATE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th JUNE 1913
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
ERNEST GEORGE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd JUNE 1924
AGED 45 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
ALSO HIS WIDOW
ANNIE EDITH
WHO DIED 23rd DECEMBER 1950
AGED 74 YEARS

1901 Census   William Springate at Chatham, General Labourer
1911 Census   Ernest Springate, Painter
Principal Probate Registry Index   William Springate, of Burnt Oak Terrace, £66 0s 6d

36. Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY TREVERTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 10th 1912 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO HENRY TREVERTON
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 21st 1893 AGED 57 YEARS
AND WAS BURIED AT SEA
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

1881 Census Henry Treverton, East Road, Gillingham, Boatswain, Royal Navy

37. Granite Block and Curbs

OF YOUR CHARITY
PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF ANTHONY JABEZ
DIED MARCH 27th 1939 AGED 13 YEARS
BELOVED AND ONLY CHILD OF ALBERT J. AND R. DOROTHY WHITEHEAD
ALSO ALBERT JAMES BELOVED HUSBAND OF DOROTHY
AT REST OCTOBER 11th 1965 AGED 79 YEARS

38. Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
KATIE
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
C. AND E. A. WILKINS
WHO DIED 6th 1904
IN HER 8th YEAR
ALSO THE ABOVE
CHARLES WILKINS
WHO DIED 10th OCT 1930
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZA ANN WILKINS
A BELOVED WIFE AND MOTHER
WHO DIED 28th AUG 1953
AGED 88 YEARS

Principal Probate Registry Index Charles Wilkins, of Cleave Road, £919 10s 11d

39. Fallen Broken Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
PERCY CLAUDE WINN
FELL ASLEEP OCT 8th 1908 ?
AGED 43 ? YEARS
"[ ],
Morning Breaks and the Shadows Flee Away,
We then [ ] Joys shall Share"
ALSO
PHOEBE ALICE WINN
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1921
AGED 86 ? YEARS
"Her Passing was Peace"
ALSO JOHN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
(KNOWN AS HARRY WINN)
CROSSED OVER OCT 17th 1928
AGED 77 YEARS

1911 Census John Winn, Charge Hand of Fitters, Chatham Dockyard
Principal Probate Registry Index John Winn of Waterloo Road, £626 1s 3d

40. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ELIZABETH WRIGHT
WHO DIED 11th JANUARY 1907
AGED 49 YEARS
WIFE OF
JOHN JAMES WRIGHT
WHO DIED 27th JANUARY 1924
AGED 69 YEARS
AND EUNICE ELIZABETH
HIS WIDOW
WITH CHRIST 7th JANUARY 1936
AGED 84 YEARS

1911 Census John Wright, Naval Architect
Principal Probate Registry Index John Wright of Rock Avenue, £1,957 19s 2d

Index of Names - from gravestones only

BENNETT 6

CARTWRIGHT 1
CHALLIS 2
CHAMBERS 14
CHAPMAN 3
CLARK 4
CLIFT 5
CLINCH 19
CONNOLLY 6
COOKE 7
CUCKOW 8

DAY 9
DOLPHIN 10
DRAKE 11
DOW 2

ELVY 12FEATHERBY 13
FORD 14
FROST 13

GEGAN 15
GREEN 16

HAYDEN 31
HILLS 32
HOBBIS 24
HOYLE 17

LAMPORT 19
LLOYD 18

MASKALL 27
MUDGE 19
NICOL 20
NORRIS 21
NORTON 22

PACKER 23
PAGE 24
PALMER 18
PARKS 258
PEARCE 26
PECK 32
PERCIVAL 22
PHILPOTT 27
PICKEN 11
PRICE 23
PRUCE 29
PURSE 28

ROBERTS 29
RUCK 2SAMSON 32
SAYWELL 30
SCOGGINS 32
SEWELL 31

SMITH 33, 34
SPRINGATE 35
SPRINGFIELD 8

TREVERTON 36

WHITEHEAD 37
WILKINS 38
WILLOUGHBY 21
WINN 39
WRIGHT 40
WYNDHAM 28

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Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary Magdalene Church, Gillingham

Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary Magdalene Church, Gillingham. Recorded in 1862 by Captian Connoly Royal Engineers. Concise Wills and other notes added by D. E. Williams 2015.

Introduction

The churchyard inscriptions, 1 – 612 and the interior inscriptions, 613 – 671, were transcribed by Captain T. Connolly, Quarter Master, Royal Engineers, in 1862. About a hundred years later, when the local authority took over responsibility for the maintenance of the churchyard, the majority of monuments in the churchyard were destroyed, probably to make grass cutting easier! Many of those destroyed would now be protected by Grade 2 listing by English Heritage. In the Medway Towns, Gillingham and Strood suffered the worst destruction, whereas others, such as All Saints, Frindsbury fortunately retain all their monuments. The large churchyard at Gillingham now resembles parkland, with some fine trees but the church appears rather isolated amongst a large expanse of grass, and with the majority of the monuments gone, the site has a rather desolate air to it, having lost it's former atmosphere and historic interest. The Victorian cemetery, to the east of the churchyard (Grange Road Cemetery), also had the majority of it's monuments destroyed in modern times, I am including the surviving monuments from this cemetery.

Late Captain Connolly

   Connolly recorded the inscriptions exactly as originally laid out, he had excavations made to record every buried line. He also included descriptions of each monument, often at great length, especially the interior ones, (I have simplified Connolly's descriptions). Many of the interior monuments Connolly recorded, and also those recorded by John Thorpe in the early 18th century, are now (2015), covered by carpets or wooden floors. I have included monuments recorded by John Thorpe and by earlier antiquaries, which are now lost, as well as post – Connolly monuments.
   C.S. Leeds in "Chats about Gillingham", 1906, quotes Connolly's son, Stephen, on his father's activities, ".... when I was quite a boy, I can recollect that he was always grubbing about among the tomb stones, but I did not know until some time ago, that he had gone to the extent of copying every tomb stone in the churchyard"
Leeds goes on to say, "Mr Connolly remarks that it had been his father's intention to write a History of Gillingham, but his removal to the War Office, on leaving the Corps, interfered with the completion of his project. When he died in 1875, it was his wish to be buried in the vicinity of the old spot he loved so much, so he rests in the cemetery close by."
   One hundred and fifty years have past since Connolly's day, thanks to his efforts we have an accurate record of all the monuments, which even if they survived the dark days of the 1960's, would have endured a century and a half of additional weathering and in some cases, no doubt, have been obliterated.
It seems most of the ledgers were over vaults or brick lined graves; what Connolly calls "Stone Tombs", I call "Chest Tombs", the majority of which are in the classical style of Portland stone construction; some were of brick and some rendered brick.
   I have included a list, where legible, of about two dozen surviving headstones, west of the tower, many of which I have photographed, I have also photographed the larger monuments, which were spared destruction. There are also a number of flat headstones, in varying states of wear, lying near to some bungalows, in the south west corner of the churchyard. I have also included concise versions of 275 related wills, mostly Prerogative Court of Canterbury but also the Deanery of Shoreham, (Gillingham was under this jurisdiction and not of that of the Bishop of Rochester), there are also Rochester Court wills.
   My thanks to Ted Connell, of the Kent Archaeological Society, for his efforts in preparing this large project for the K.A.S. Website; also to the staff of the Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre at Strood, where Connolly's manuscript can be seen on microfilm and to the staff at the Kent Archives at Maidstone, where I obtained copies of the Deanery of Shoreham and Rochester Court Wills, last but not least, to my wife, Beverley, for help with the typing.

D. E. Williams
Borstal
Mid - Summer's Day, 2015

M.I.s numbers 1 to 100

M.I.s numbers 101 to 200

M.I.s numbers 201 to 300

M.I.s numbers 301 to 400

M.I.s numbers 401 to 500

M.I.s numbers 501 to 612

M.I.s numbers 613 to 689
Interior of Church
Grange Road Cemetery listings

Index of Names - from gravestones only

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Nos. 1-100 101-200 201-300 301-400 401-500 501-612 613-689

Names Index
ABBS 92
ACWORTH 621
ADAMS 19, 20, 35, 123
AGGAR 296
AITKIN 528
ALLAN 649
ALLEME 187
ALLEN 121
ALLEYNE 620
AMATUCK 96
ANDERSON 335, 402, 611
ANDREWS 34, 457
ANSELL 350
ARCHER 452
ARLIDGE 441
ARMSTRONG 454
ASHDOWN 326
ASHLY 211
ASSITER 681
AUSTIN 273, 309, 671, 673
AYERST 124, 316

BADNER 452
BAGGE 79
BAIKIE 169,
BAILIE 153
BAIRD 238
BAKER 628, 657
BALDOCK 445
BALDWIN 204, 681
BALE 520
BALL 304
BAMME 682a
BANES 57, 68, 70-72, 193
BANFIELD 228
BARLOW 645
BARNICOAT 88
BARNS 219
BARRON 194
BARTHOLOMEW 308
BASKERVILLE 681
BASSETT 98
BATCHELDER 572
BATTINE 213
BATTY 102, 109
BEALE 93
BEAR 98
BEAUFITZ 683, 684, 685
BEAUMONT 371, 456
BEBLER 26
BECK 681
BEDDEK 318
BEDWELL 596
BELL 276, 277, 557
BENNETT 541BENSTED 387, 388, 396
BENTINCK 216
BENTLEY 337
BIGG 246
BILLOPP 512
BILLS 681
BISHOP 360
BLACK 46, 148
BLAKMORE 562
BLENKINSOP 188
BOWDER 523, 526
BOWEN 416
BOWER 299, 323, 327, 506
BOWRING 681
BOYS 21
BOYS 654, 655, 656
BRADFORD 333
BRADLEY 334
BRAMSTON 568
BRAY 480
BREAREY 141
BREGGE 622
BRETT 129, 641
BRICE 60
BRIDGE 477
BRIETZEHE 87
BRIGS 525
BRISTOW 438, 681BROAD 300
BROADBELT 464
BROCKLEBANK 558
BROMLEY 681
BROOKER 161
BROOKING 209
BROOKS 3
BROTHERSON 191
BROWN 175, 192
BROWN 681
BROWNING 368
BROXHOLM 623
BRYANT 536
BUCK 200
BUCKINGHAM 597
BULFILL 376
BULL 225, 261
BULLBROOK 207
BURFORD 224
BURR 548
BURRILL 531
BURROWS 3
BURTON 681
BUSWELL 328
BUTLER 15
BUTTON 493
BYHAM 229
BYNG 335Nos. 1-100 101-200 201-300 301-400 401-500 501-612 613-689CALDWELL 669
CAMPBELL 140
CARDWELL 297
CAREY 226
CARPENTER 346, 643
CARR 142
CARR 681
CARRICK 565
CARTER 24, 110-112, 164
CATT 492
CATTARNS 150
CAZENEUVE 460
CHADDOCK 106
CHALK 162
CHAMBERS 94, 97
CHANTLER 81
CHAPELL 542
CHAPMAN 205, 249
CHARLES 234
CHARLTON 681
CHARNOCK 583
CHEFFINS 675
CHENOWETH 168
CHESHIRE 2
CHESTER 85
CHEWTER 363
CHILD 380
CHILES 294, 302
CLARK 179
CLARK 369
CLATWORTHY 478
CLEMENTS 161, 162
CLIFFORD 105
CLIFTON 265
CLYVE 630
COCKRAN 681COFFIN 12
COLBY 642
COLLENS 78
COLLETT 681
COLLEY 242
COLLINS 257, 262, 681
COMPTON 76, 77
COOK 528
COOKE 460
COOMBE 681
COOMBER 100
COOPER 312, 382, 453
CORDWELL 123
COUCHMAN 18
COUVES 59
COVINGTO 681
COWARD 275
COWCRAFT 316
COWD 415
COWDRY 163
COX 174, 681
COXWELL 219, 220
CREAG 563
CREED 71
CRESSFELL 118
CRESSFIELD 119
CRITTALL 223
CROCKFORD 92
CROWHURST 9, 28, 29, 297, 513
CRUMPTON 681
CUCKOW 459
CURRY 325
CURTOIS 658, 659, 660, 661
CUTHBERT 666, 668, 669 J. D. 617
DADD 102, 260, 261, 262
DADLY 106
DALGETY 267
DALRYMPLE 333
DAMES 48
DAMPIER 681
DANN 313, 452, 527
DANTER 410
DARLING 6
DAVIDSON 76
DAVIS 590
DAVRELL 58
DE COURCEY 321
DEAN 405
DEATH 288
DELISLE 348
DENNETT 472
DENTON 139
DERBY 623
DESKFORD 234
DICE 628
DIXON 567
DODGIN 424
DONLEVY 169
DOWNES 169
DRAKE 543
DRAWBRIDGE 13, 651
DRAYSON 183
DRUMMOND 540
DUBBINS 271
DULVEY 322
DUNBAR 390, 391
DUNK 364
DUNSTERVILLE 276, 670
DURHAM 482
DYER 363
EALDEN 420
EALES 507
EASTWOOD 578
EDE 334
EDGCUMBE 504
EDWARDS 390
ELLINGTON 316
ELLIOTT 94
ELLIS 517
ELLIS 99, 160
ELPHICK 144
ELRINGTON 463
ENDEDINE 190
ENGLISH 330
ESDALE 522
ESSEX 492
EVE 547
EVERETT 253

Nos. 1-100 101-200 201-300 301-400 401-500 501-612 613-689

FAIRFAX 244
FALSHAM 23
FANSHAW 333
FARE 39
FARLEY 3
FENNELL 618
FENNING 375
FENWICK 252
FERGUE 576
FIELD 492
FIELD 62
FISHLEIGH 349
FITZHERBERT 309
FITZPATRICK 203
FLANAGAN 221
FLANDER 248
FLASHMAN 143
FLOOD 222
FORBES 13, 14
FORD 681
FORDHAM 483, 484
FOSTER 324
FOWLE 571
FRAMES 236
FRASER 95
FREARNE 639
FREDERICK 503
FREELAND 135, 136
FRENCH 298, 681
FRICKER 450
FRIDAY 681
FRITH 516
FROUD 600
FRY 303
FRYER 399
FRYER 428
FULLAGAR 74,293,294,376
FULLER 25, 609
FURMANGER 285
GALLIVAN 681
GARDENER 421
GARNHAM 681
GARTH 289
GASCOIGNE 537
GATTON 371
GERRARD 341
GIFFORD 446, 60
GILBERT 250
GILLETT 274
GITTINGS 681
GLASIER 118
GLENIE 257
GLOVER 314, 672
GODFRAY 686
GOOCH 624
GOODES 512
GOODING 514
GORMAN 280, 534
GOULDING 632, 634
GOVLDING 634
GOWER 275
GRACE 395
GRAHAM 373, 665
GRAIN 676
GRANT 198, 437
GRATH 134
GRAY 608
GREEN 256, 270, 332
GREEN 442, 584, 681
GREENSWORD 533
GREGORY 471
GREGORY 52
GRIFFITH 254
GRIFFITHS 591, 681
GROOMBRIDGE 453
GROVE 658
GULLEY 436
GUNTER 391HADDON 558, 559
HAITE 306, 562
HALFHEAD 403
HALL 301, 386, 681
HALLIFAX 104
HAMBLY 597
HAMILTON 33, 427, 681
HAMMANS 681
HAMMOND 11
HANDLY 189
HANDRYN 173
HARBOUR 681
HARDIN 582
HARDING 99, 197
HARDINGE 489
HARLE 681
HARMAN 619
HARNESS 394
HARPER 612
HARRINGTON 566
HART 86
HARTLEY 150, 380, 479
HARTNELL 176
HARVEY 654
HARWOOD 114
HASSARD 244
HAWARD 630, 636
HAYES 461
HAYWARD 240, 630, 631
HEATLEY 12
HELLYER 30, 31
HERRINGTON 361, 362
HERRIOT 401
HEWARD 631
HEWITT 384
HILDER 400
HILLAS 377
HILLS 529
HILLYER 473
HINBEST 681
HINDES 612
HINDS 290
HINTON 292
HITCHCOCK 17
HOAR 603
HODGEDOTT 172
HODGSKIN 26, 315
HODSHON 336
HOGARTH 154
HOGBEN 131
HOLBRUN 507
HOLLINWORTH 398
HOLMDEN 166, 167
HONEY 206, 208
HOOKEY 435
HOOPER 241
HOPE 347
HOPPER 408
HOSIER 390, 391
HOSKIN 424
HOSKINGS 609
HOULDEN ? 385
HOUSTONNE 624
HOWARD 212
HOWELL 359, 498, 499
HOWES 170, 408
HUGGINS 67
HUGHES 223
HULME 652, 653
HUNT 255, 258
HUNT 382
HURD 539
HURST 172,
HURSY 400
HUTTON 608
HYDER 53

Nos. 1-100 101-200 201-300 301-400 401-500 501-612 613-689

INWOOD 357
IRYTZKOY 151
IVANOV 152

JACKSON 319
JACKSON 426
JACOB 606
JACOBS 681
JAMESON 51
JEFFERYS 471
JEFFRIES 146, 147
JENKINS 43
JENKINSON 623
JENNINGS 681
JENNIS 508, 509
JOHNSON 681
JOHNSTONE 169
JONES 103, 318, 356, 549
JORDAN 362
JOWLES 632, 633
JOYCE 116

KEARLY 127
KEMSLEY 4, 440
KENNETT 305, 377, 506
KENT 681
KEPPEL 242
KERR 414
KEYS 185
KIBBLE 202
KINCAID 306
KING 8, 217, 279
KINGSTAND 681
KIRBY 681
KNIGHT 216, 287LADD 56
LAMPREY 12
LANE 4
LAREMAR 494, 496, 498-99
LARGE 351, 599
LARKIN 150, 171, 172, 470, 490, 491
LARMOTH 418
LAVERS 106
LAWRIE 243
LE FEBURE 1
LEADLEY 432
LEE 41, 563
LEESON 42
LEONARD 418
LESSLY 390
LETLEY 515
LEWIS 169, 502
LIARDET 664
LINDRIDGE 307
LLEWHELLIN 681
LOCK 438, 491
LONDON 5, 455, 592
LONG 44
LOVE 37
LOVETT 184
LOWES 681
LOY 681
LUFF 278
LUKE 422
LYON 681MAC DONNEL 610
MACDONNELL 269
MACFARLANE 47
MACKAY 573
MADDOCKS 502
MADGSHON 647
MAIN 575
MAIR 465
MAITLAND 611
MALLETT 681
MANSER 615
MANSERTHE 687, 688
MARROTT 120
MARSH 665, 666, 667
MARSHALL 385, 530
MARTIN 69, 75, 265, 266, 284, 285, 295, 460
MASCALL 456
MASON 681
MATHESON 404
MATHIAS 21
MAYNARD 98, 620
MC MILLAN 177
MCKERLIE 412
MCLEAN 530
MEARNES 397
MEARS 223
MEHOYLE 564
MELLIN 125, 474
MENDS 416
MERYETT 85
METCALFE 676
MILES 485
MILLER 117, 323, 581
MILLIONS 321
MILTON 681
MITCHELL 248
MOIR 423
MOORE 149, 398
MORIARTY 534
MORRISS 16
MORSE 307
MORTIMER 358
MORTON 545
MOSELEY 603, 604
MOXON 393
MUDDELL 17
MUDDLE 159, 166, 167, 250
MULENDER 466
MUNDEN 681
MUNN 455
MURCHISON 370
MURPHY 354
MURRAY 462
MYERS 681
MYLES 66
NASH 403, 681
NAYLOR 130
NEAL 637
NELSON 510, 665
NEWBERRY 128
NEWCOMB 22
NEWNHAM 185, 605
NEWTON 511
NOAKES 681
NORRIS, 393
NORTH 593
NOTT 538
NOWELL 335
NURSEY 389
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OAKLEY 590
OAKSHOTT 546
OBEN 12
ODELL 636
OGLE 339
OLLIS 272
ORPWOOD 453
ORTON 57
OSBORN 80
OSMER 33
OWDEN 173

PACK 588
PAGE 372
PALMAR 38, 305
PALMER 550, 551, 552, 553, 554
PANKHURST 186
PAPILLON 58
PARKER 537
PARKIN 648
PARRY 115
PASLEY 486
PASSBY 519
PATERSON 681
PAUL 64
PAYNE 3, 132, 180, 524
PAYNETER 629, 689
PEAKE 579
PEIRCE 69, 468, 492
PELLEN 242a
PENN 44
Pennington 38
PERCY 247
PERRY 110
PETER 365
PETT 268
PHILIPS 626
PHILLIPS 125, 249
PINCHES 232, 233
PINK 431
PHILPOTT 248
PICKMAN 460, 475
PIERCE 345, 455, 504
PIGOT 625
PIKE 171, 681
PIPER 63, 681
PITCHER 155
PITTOCK 681
PLANE 589
POPE 26, 235
PORTEOUS 444
POTTER 366, 367, 453
PRITTEY 320
PUDDOCK 514
PULLINGER 297
PURCELL 310
PUTTERIL 681
QUARME 390, 391
QUARRINGTON 138
QUARRINTON 453
QUINN 586

RADCLIFFE 624
RADFORD 638
RAIN 589
RAMAGE 82
RANDALL 392, 569
RAWLINSON 309
RAY 433
READER 681
REASON 602
REED 381, 497, 499
REINHARD 84
RHIND 169
RICH 173, 232
RICHARDS 106, 681
RICHARDSON 527
RICKETTS 396
RIORDAN 585
RITCHIE 374
RIXTON 549
ROBERTUS 682b
ROBINSON 10, 133
ROBSON 145
ROBY 23
ROCKCLIFFE 113RODES 525
RODIGER 282
ROFFWAY 171
ROGERS 120
ROLLS 426
RONALDSON 269
ROOFE 282
ROONEY 354
ROPER 237, 409
ROSE 681
ROUND 594
ROWE 550
RUDYERD 488
RULE 592
RUMNEY 677
RUNDLE 463
RUSSELL 196, 556

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SALMON 580
SAMPSON 304
SAMWELL 40
SANDHAM 49
SANDIERS 443
SANDS 446
SAVAGE 681
SAXTON 56
SAYERS 216
SAYWELL 50, 484
SCOTT 33, 462
SEATON 570
SELLERS 121
SEXTON 165
SHARP 446, 506
SHARPE 65, 345
SHEA 429
SHENNAN 231, 223, 223
SHEPPARD 521
SHINDLER 107, 462
SHRUBB 158
SIGGINS 407
SIMMONS 41, 45, 454, 627
SIMS 199
SISSELL 166
SKEAT 681
SKILLETT 562
SKITCH 678
SLADE 251
SMART 23, 501
SMITH 89, 115, 124, 169, 223, 351, 353, 419, 440, 476, 541, 560, 613
SMYTH 614
SOMMERVILLE 338
SOWTER 574
SPARKS 612
SPENCER 299
SPILSBURY 317
SPRAY 28, 120SQUIRE 505
ST. JOHN 108
STAFF 137
STAMFORD 587
STANBRIDGE 282
STARKIE 430
STEELE 460
STEPHENS 562
STEVENSON 53
STONE 202
STRETON 594
STRONG 200
STROUD 598
STROVER 650
STUARTSON 324
STUBBING 193
STUMP 679
STURGEON 182
STURGES 331
SUGAR 320
SUGDEN 130, 290, 291, 357
SULLIVAN 449
SUMMERFIELD 204
SUMMERSETT 351, 352
SUMMERTON 407
SUTHERLAND 588
SUTTON 214, 215, 419
SWINDELL 681
SWINEY 231
SYCAMORE 681

TANNER 451
TAPLEY 224, 493, 561, 627, 663
TASSELL 217
TATLOCK 7, 54
TAW 174, 413
TAYLOR 567, 635, 90, 249
TERRY 681THOMPSON 55, 69, 340,
425, 595
THOMSON 662
TIDD 253
TILDEN 227
TIMPSON 358
TONKEN 230, 652
TONKIN 98
TOWNLY 263
TOWSEY 646
TRACY 34
TROY 460
TUCKER 680, 681
TUKE 128
TURNER 681
TURPIN 173
TWYDALL 629
TYLER 115
TYSON 286

UNDERDOWN 342, 344
USBORNE 472
VALIANT 329
VENN 310
VINALL 214, 215, 487
VINE 101, 140
VIVION 218

WALKER 380, 434, 681
WALL 408
WALLACE 46
WALLER 156
WARD 311, 640
WARREN 495, 555
WATCHURST 210
WATKINS 181
WATSON 252, 569
WEATHERALL 178
WEBB 353, 681
WEEKES 283
WELLER 681
WELLS 73, 148, 264
WELMAN 383
WEMSS 245
WEST 437
WEST 448
WHATLEY 195
WHEELER 91
WHIBLEY 467, 526
WHITE 27, 36
WHITE 355, 469, 481, 500, 644, 681
WHITTELL 681
WHITTHORNE 518
WHITTLE 61
WIDDRINGTON 659, 660, 661
WILKES 306
WILKINS 126
WILKINSON 239
WILLIAMS 65, 174, 411, 562, 564
WILLINGHAM 681
WILLOUGHBY 417
WILLSON 571
WINNETT 322
WINSTON 171
WISE 535
WOOD 406, 532
WOODING 681
WOODLAND 527
WOODS 200, 201, 308
WOOLLETT 122
WOOLSEY 577
WORSFORD 6816
WRIGHT 281, 424
WYLES 157
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UNKNOWN, INSCRIPTION OBLITERATED

UNKNOWN, ONLY SLIGHT TRACE OF INSCRIPTION

M.I.S NOS. 1 TO 100 OF ST MAGDALENE CHURCH, GILLINGHAM TRANSCRIBED BY D.L. WILLIAMS FROM A LISTINGS BY CAPTAIN CONNOLLY R.E. IN 1862

Gillingham Church M.I.s with Index of names from gravestones
Back to St Mary Magdalene Church, Gillingham Introduction

Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary Magdalene Church, Gillingham recorded in 1862 by
Captain Connolly, Royal Engineers. Concise Wills and other notes added by D.E. Williams 2015.

M.I.s numbers 1 to 100

1. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF MR. WILL. LE FEBURE
PURSER IN HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER
THE 17th 1801 AGED 52 YEARS

2. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. REBEKAH CHESHIRE WIFE OF MR. JOHN
CHESHIRE MASTER, SMITH IN HIS MAJESTY'S
YARD, CHATHAM WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 23rd
OF SEPTEMBER 1811 IN THE 66th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR. JOHN CHESHIRE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 13th DECEMBER 1825
AGED 76 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated11th February 1824
John Cheshire, Master Smith, H. M. Dockyard
   All money due at his death, after funeral costs, etc., to be equally shared between his sons, John and James and daughter, Mary Bagshaw, Sarah Willcock and Elizabeth Ester Darling, in case of the death of any of them, their share goes equally shared among their children.
   To grand daughter, Rebecca Bagshaw all clothes, household furniture, books, linen and plate, except silver watch, which goes to grandson, George Bagshaw.
   His freehold house in Manor Street, Brompton ,(in Gillingham), to daughter Mary, for life, if she dies before her youngest child is 20, her husband John, is to continue to live in the house, until youngest child is 20. From testator's death, John Bagshaw will keep house in good repair, insured and pay taxes, he will also pay £10 per annum to testator's sons and daughters, Sarah and Elizabeth, to be shared equally.
   If daughter Mary has died and her youngest child has reached 20, executors to sell house and divide proceeds into 5 equal parts, one fifth to be shared by Mary's children and the rest to be equally shared between sons, John and James and daughters, Sarah and Elizabeth.
   Son John Cheshire, Blacksmith in H. M. Dockyard and son in law, John Bagshaw, Rope Maker, also in H. M. Dockyard, are executors and trustees.
   Witnesses: Joseph Green, John Orton and Paul Gandon.
   Proved 7th January 1826

3. Headstone and two Foot Stones

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM BROOKS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 28th SEPTEMBER 1816
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES FARLEY BROOKS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE, SHE DIED 13th DECEMBER 1816
AGED 2 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
SAMUEL PAYNE SON OF MRS. DORETHEA BURROWS
SAMUEL & SARAH PAYNE WHO DIED 27th OF JUNE 1805
WHO DIED 17th NOV. 1800 AGED 65 YEARS
AGED 7 YEARS & 3 MONTHS MR. WILLIAM BURROWS
MRS FRANCES FARLEY SON OF THE ABOVE
WIFE OF WHO DIED 26th MARCH 1807
MR. THOMAS FARLEY AGED 37 YEARS
WHO DIED 28th SEPT. 1814
AGED 39 YEARS

4. Small Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
MARY ANN LANE
WHO DIED DEC. 25th 1800
AGED 1YEAR & 5 MONTHS
MR. THOMAS KEMSLEY
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 14th
1839 AGED 72 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 10th July 1838
Thomas Kemsly, of Gillingham, Turner.
   To his wife, Mary, two cottages, (and household furniture), known as Scrafield Cottages, in Gillingham, also one house, 9 Peppercroft Street, Gravesend , (Milton), for her life. She must not sell any part. After her death, all the property to be equally divided between his "natural" children, Amelia Palmer, Louisa Park, Elizabeth Pett and Sarah Crisfield, also the rent from 10 Peppercroft Street.
   To his brother, John Kemsley, all his clothes and watch, in consideration of the"love I bear to him". He desires that all his tools, turning lathe, stock in trade, be sold and after his funeral costs, etc., are paid, the money divided between his wife and daughters, in equal shares.
   Appoints wife and nephew, Robert Kemsley, executors, they have £5 each.
   Witnesses: George Tidd Everett, Philpott Castle and John Wells.
   Proved 27th December 1839

5. Pedestal, Railed

THIS TOMB IS ERECTED TO THE MEMORY
OF MR. SAMUEL LONDON
OF THIS PARISH, YEOMAN
WHO DIED ON THE 29th OF JUNE 1811
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
SAML. LONDON DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd DEC. 1816 AGED 72 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated, 9th June 1809
Samuel London, "Gentleman".
    All his household goods, bedding, china, linen, clothes and plate, to wife Mary, for life. After her death or if she dies in his lifetime, the above to be equally shared between the children of his son in law, William Peter King, when King thinks it proper.
   To wife, Mary, £200. His freehold house in Gillingham, or elsewhere, to William Peter King and Stephen Dadd of Manor Street, Brompton, Shipwright, upon trust, to sell when they think fit, either in his wife's lifetime or after her death.
   Proceeds to be part of his personal estate, to be invested in Public Funds. The annual interest to be divided equally between Ann Munn of Brompton, widow and Elizabeth Smith wife of Robert Francis Smith of Brompton, Gentleman, for their lifetimes. After their deaths, , from the sum of £100, held upon trust, the annual interest, to be paid to Frances Champness widow of William Champness, Labourer of Gillingham, for her life. After her death, the £100 to be shared equally between her children at 21 years of age.
   To Thomas Simmonds, son of John Simmonds, deceased, late of Gillingham, Farmer, an annuity of £10. To Sarah Armstrong, his late servant an annuity of £10 for life. To Elizabeth Lawrence, daughter of John Simmonds, an annuity on £10. To Tapley Simmons, son of Lance and Sarah Simmons, (both deceased), £50 and a silver watch, he forgives Tapley from all debts owed. To William King, his godson, a silver watch to be delivered to his father, William Peter. To Mary King, daughter of William Peter, £200 at 21 years of age, in meantime interest goes towards her maintenance and education. The interest if ¼ of his personal estate, to Samuel Pierce of Gillingham, Yeoman, son of Ann Munn by her former husband, for life, after his death, the ¼ part to be shared equally between his children.
   The interest from another ¼ part, shared equally by the children of John Pierce, late of Brompton, Butcher and the sons of Ann Munn by her former husband, by [       ] his wife now [       ] Field ?, widow, until they are 21.
   Another ¼ part to Elizabeth wife of Thomas Rule of Gillingham, Shipwright, daughter of Ann Munn by her former husband, for life; after her death, the capital equally shared between her children, in meantime interest towards their maintenance and education.
   Interest of the remaining ¼ part to James Munn of Brompton, House Carpenter, son of Ann Munn, for life, after his death, the capital shared equally between his children, in the meantime interest as above.
   Wife Mary, W. P,. King and Stephen Dadd are executors, they have £20 each.
   Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Solicitor, Rochester, George Streetin and M. Comport, Clerks to Mr Gibbs.
   Proved 21st August 1811

6. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF MARK DARLING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 29th AUGUST 1822
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MARK DARLING WHO DIED
23rd APRIL [1820]*
ALSO MARGARET DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 10th FEB. 1820
AGED 16 YEARS

* Not 1820; there is a Mark Darling, aged 43, buried on April 23rd 1839. The details for Ann are correct. Is Mark of 1839, her son ? Note no age recorded.

7. Headstone, Foot Stone and Plain Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MATTHEW TATLOCK
FORTY YEARS A MASTER IN THE
ROYAL NAVY
WHO DIED THE 6th OF NOVEMBER 1820
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO
MRS. SUSANNAH TATLOCK
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 10th OF FEBRUARY 1837
AGED 94 YEARS

8. Pedestal

KING FAMILY

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. PETER KING OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER
THE 10th 1792 AGED 57 YEARS
WILLIAM PETER KING, GRANDSON
OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST
THE 10th 1799 AGED 1 YEAR AND 5 MONTHS
ELIZABETH KING GRAND DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 24th 1819 AGED 12 YEARS
ANN HANNAH KING
DIED 18th FEBRUARY 1826 AGED 21 YEARS
(CHILDREN OF MR. W.P. KING OF ROCHESTER)

Another Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM PETER KING
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 14th OF FEBRUARY 1833
IN THE 62nd YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO MRS. CATHERINE KING
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 22nd OF MARCH 1849
IN THE 78th YEAR OF HER AGE
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ELEANOR KING DAUGHTER OF THE
AFORESAID MR. W. P. KING WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE ON THE 23rd DECEMBER 1848
AGED 48 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th January 1833
William Peter King of Rochester, Chemist and one of the Alderman of the City
   All his real estate to wife Catherine and friends John Stunt of Gillingham, Gentleman and James Gray of Charing Cross, Grocer, upon trust.
   When they think fit, they are to sell and proceeds to be part of his personal estate. Also to them his leasehold in Rochester High Street, his dwelling house, for remaining term, his wife is to be allowed to live there as long as she wishes, with family and servants. Excluded is his shop used in Chemist and Druggist business. She is to carry on living there as long as she remains his widow and unmarried. If she gives it up during this period, then son Thomas Simmons King can live there, paying his mother £40 per annum. If she remains she and Thomas share rent, taxes and repairs. At his wife's death or remarriage, executors can sell property, (subject to son's rights).
   He gives Ree's New Encyclopaedia to sons Thomas; all his medical books to son William Samuel and Thomas, shared equally.
   To wife Catherine, £500, plus £50 for mourning, to two sons and daughters, Catherine and Mary £50 each; to friends John Stunt and John Gray, £10 each. Also to wife use of household furniture, plate, linen, china, pictures, books (except above books), for her life, as long as she remains his widow and unmarried. On her death or remarriage, then the above items to be shared equally between her children. If any of them desire the furniture it will be divided among them so desiring.
   Residue to residuary personal estate; stock in trade and fixtures of chemist business to be held upon trust. His farming and grazing business to be sold, proceeds to residuary personal estate and invested in Public Funds or other good securities, upon trust, wife to have interest for life, as long as she remains his widow and unmarried. After wife's death, money from sale of freehold and leasehold estate, to be transferred to his four children in equal shares. If son William desires to buy the leasehold property in his own occupation, it is to be valued by two indifferent persons, one appointed by William and one by the trustees. If son Thomas desires to buy his stock in trade, he will pay £400, on condition that his son leaves his share of the residuary personal estate, in trustees hands, the £400 comes from his share, for which he will pay interest of 4% per annum.
   Wife and other trustees are executors.
   Witnesses: George Essell, Attorney at Law, Rochester, J. F. Hookham and George Furrell, Clerk to Messrs. Twopenny & Essell, Solicitors, Rochester.
   Proved 29th April 1833

9. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRIETTA DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS AND MARY CROWHURST
WHO DIED 1st SEPTEMBER 1821
AGED 6 YEARS
ALSO HENRIETTA ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
1st AUGUST 1828 AGED 6 YEARS
ALSO FANNY LAURA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
1st APRIL 1829 AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1837
AGED 24 YEARS
INTERRED BY HIS MASTER ?
ALSO THE ABOVE MARY CROWHURST
WHO DIED 29th JUNE 1844
AGED 54 YEARS

10. Headstone?

IN
MEMORY OF
MR. ROBERT ROBINSON
WHO DIED 28th OCTOBER 1839
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
MRS. SARAH ROBINSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th FEBRUARY 1842
AGED 74 YEARS

11. Headstone

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
MARY HAMMOND WIFE OF
EDWARD. HAMMOND MASTER
BRICKLAYER OF HIS MAJESTY'S
DOCK YARD AT CHATHAM WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 5th DAY OF
MARCH 1729 AGED 49 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE FIVE CHILDREN, THREE SONS
AND TWO DAUGHTERS

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MR. EDWARD HAMMOND
DIED 27th SEPTEMBER 1761
IN THE 56th YEAR OF HIS AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th March 1758
Edward Hammond, Master Bricklayer H. M. Dockyard, Deptford
   His new built leasehold, where he now lives, in Broomfield, Deptford, to his wife Ann for remainder of term. Rest and residue, also to his wife, she is executor.
   Witnesses: Edward Currey and Thomas Forkington
   Proved 30th September 1761

12. Chest Tomb?

TO THE MEMORY OF
MARTHA OBEN
OF THE PARISH OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED THE 2nd DEC. 1788
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN
OF THOMAS AND ELIZA OBEN
CHARLES COFFIN HEATLEY
DIED THE 12th APRIL 1800 2YRS 9 MOS.
ELIZA MARY DIED 14th APRIL 1800 AGED 1 YR 1MO
ELIZA FRANCES OBEN DIED 10th
OF NOV. 1801 AGED 14 MONTHS
THOMAS OBEN ESQ.
LATE NAVAL OFFICER AT HALIFAX
NOVA SCOTIA
WHO DIED THE 10th OF MAY 1805
AGED 37 YEARS
ELIZA SIMMONS LAMPREY
LATE WIDOW OF THE ABOVE NAMED
THOMAS OBEN ESQ.
DIED 25th APRIL 1841
AGED 71 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 30th April 1802
Thomas Oben, now residing at Chatham. Naval Officer at Halifax, Nova Scotia.
   William Drawbridge and George Nash, Gentlemen, both of Brompton, are executors and trustees, and get £10 each for their troubles.
   To them his money, household goods, plate, linen, china and personal estate, upon trust. They to invest money obtained above, in Government securities and pay the interest to his wife, Susannah for her life. She has other furniture she needs and effects, which are not in this trust. After her death, the principal sum to be shared equally among his children at 21 years of age. If any of them died pre 21, then their share to William and Frances Drawbridge, children of above William Drawbridge, at 21 years.
   Trustees can use money at their discretion to place any of his children in a good business.
   Witnesses: George Clarke, 39 Essex Street, Strand and Thomas Lewton, Junior of the same place.
Codicil dated 30th April 1802
   He now revokes part of will referring to furniture and other effects, not in trust, to his wife.
   Now to her and the trustees ? Rest of will confirmed.
   Witnesses: As before
   Proved 17th August 1805

13. Chest Tomb

FRANCES SARAH
DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM AND FRANCES DRAWBRIDGE
DIED 18th MARCH 1821 AGED 33 YEARS
AFTER A LONG ILLNESS PERFECTLY RESIGNED TO THE WILL OF THE ALMIGHTY
IN A PERFECT TRUST OF A BLESSED ETERNITY THROUGH THE ATONING BLOOD
OF THE BLESSED REFEEMER

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AMELIA MARIA
DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM AND AMELIA DRAWBRIDGE
AND WIFE OF LAMMOY HENRY FORBES
DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1821 AGED 28 YEARS
IN HUMBLE BUT CONFIDENT HOPE OF AN IMMORTAL CROWN
THROUGH THE MERITS OF HER SAVIOUR
AMELIA WIFE OF MR. WILLIAM DRAWBRIDGE, JUNIOR
DIED 18th JUNE 1813 AGED 21 YEARS

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WILLIAM
SON OF WILLIAM AND FRANCES DRAWBRIDGE
DIED 2nd MARCH 1820 AGED 33 YEARS
HIGHLY RESPECTED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM
AND MOST SINCERELY LAMENTED
BY HIS FAMILY

14. Chest Tomb

TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANCES WIFE OF
MR. WILLIAM DRAWBRIDGE
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE
9th DAY OF MARCH 1788
AGED 23 YEARS
KITTY DAUGHTER OF THE
ABOVE DIED THE 10th DAY OF
JANUARY 1788 AGED 3 YEARS
CATHERINE WIFE OF
MR. JOSEPH DRAWBRIDGE
DIED THE 4th OF JULY 1790
AGED 67 YEARS
ANN WIFE OF MR. JOSEPH DRAWBRIDGE DIED
THE 17th OF OCTOBER 1762 AGED 26 YEARS
MR. JOSEPH DRAWBRIDGE DIED THE 23rd
OF DECEMBER 1793 AGED 64 YEARS
WILLIAM DRAWBRIDGE ESQ.
OF HARTLIP IN THIS COUNTY
DIED 3rd DECEMBER 1842 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO AMELIA SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 9th 1845 AGED 81 YEARS
DEEPLY LAMENTED BY HER FRIENDS

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JOSEPH SON
OF WILLIAM AND
AMELIA DRAWBRIDGE
DIED 13th NOVEMBER 1789
IN HIS INFANCY
THOS. SON OF WILL. &
AMELIA DRAWBRIDGE
DIED 23rd AUGUST 1793
AGED 23 MONTHS

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THOS. DRAWBRIDGE
DIED 12th SEPT. 1784
AGED 46 YEARS
HENRY DIED
THE 11th OF MARCH 1802
AGED 2 ¾ YEARS

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MR. FLAVIUS KINGSFORD DRAWBRIDGE
SON OF WILLIAM AND AMELIA DRAWBRIDGE
DIED 17th MAY 1833 AGED 30 YEARS
ANNE THIRD WIFE OF MR. JOSEPH DRAWBRIDGE
DIED 29th APRIL 1820 AGED 82 YEARS

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IN MEMORY OF KITTY AND ANN
DAUGHTERS OF JOSEPH AND CATHERINE DRAWBRIDGE
THE FORMER DIED THE 21st AUGUST 1770 AGED 6 YEARS
AND THE LATTER THE 6th DEC. 1773 AGED 9 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 12th April 1791 and 1st September 1841
Joseph Drawbridge of Gillingham, Gentleman.
   Desires to be buried in the family vault in Gillingham churchyard.
   To son in law Caleb Pott of Sheerness, Gentleman, £600 in 4% consolidated annuities in Bank of England, also a silver mug, marked J.C.D, a silver tankard marked M.E.S., two silver tablespoons marked C.P., a pair of gold studs with cypher, J. D.
   To son William of Gillingham, (who is executor), his freehold house where he now lives in High Street, Brompton and two other freeholds in the same High Street, one occupied by Joseph Gilbert and Edward Tighurst, the other by [      ] Brooks, for ever.
   To nephew Edward Merritt the Younger, £30, and to Edward Merritt the Elder, £10. To friend Elias Walton, of the Mint, at the Tower of London, Gentleman, 10guineas.
   Rest and remainder of personal estate and household goods, furniture, etc., and mortgages, bonds, etc., to son William, for ever.
   Witnesses: John Vinall, George Weatherall and William Spencer.
   Proved 16th January 1794
William Drawbridge, of Hartlip, Esquire.
   Desires to be buried in family vault at Gillingham, "where my ashes will mingle with those of my dear wife, children and other relatives".
   Sons, Charles, George, Henry and Thomas (latter's middle name is Oben), are executors.
   To wife Amelia, and daughters, Kitty, Elizabeth and Anne, his house at Hartlip and all household goods and furniture, etc., long as they remain unmarried, for life.
   To wife Amelia, "who has been for more than half a century the dear companion of all my joys and sorrows", an annuity of £300 in lieu of Dower Rights. To daughter in law, Jane Drawbridge, widow of late son Francis, £20; to his friend, Juliana Maria Cooke, £20. To wife and four daughters, his "Cordiphonia" ?, a chapel in this place with the grounds around, called Chapel Garden, for their lives. To his sons his other freeholds and lands upon trust.
   All his leasehold estate, his cash, investments, money due to him, personal estate and effects to his sons, also upon trust. From income of estate, his wife is to have the annuity of £300, and annuities of £40 each to all his children.
   He has paid a large sum to persons his late son Flavius was indebted to, unknown to his father.
   In fairness to his other children he cannot leave more to Flavius's daughter, Mary Amelia; her mother, Mary Jane is to have an annuity of £30 during her daughter's minority, toward her maintenance and education.
   If she lives to 21, £1,000 3 ½ bank annuities will be transferred to her.
   He has advanced son, Joseph, £1,200, so to equalise things as far as other children are concerned, he gives them £1,200 each.
   Witnesses: J. Stephens, Solicitor, Chatham and M.S. Stephens, Solicitor, Chatham.
   Proved 12th January 1843
William Drawbridge
Universal British Directory 1793 – 95, William Drawbridge, 2nd Clerk to Store Keeper, Chatham Dockyard.
Baldwin, Chronicles of Gillingham ,1998, William Drawbridge, High Constable of Gillingham, 1800 -1801; Captain of the Gillingham Volunteer Artillery, 1807.

15. Fallen Headstone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD AUGUSTUS BUTLER
SON OF
RICHARD EDWARD BUTLER
LATE OF H. M. 35th REGT. OF FOOT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 31st OF OCTOBER
1820 AGED 3 MONTHS

16. Ledger with Railings

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
HUGH & REBECCA ELIZ. MORRISS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN. 3rd 1858
AGED 2 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AND 19 DAYS
"But Jesus said, suffer little children and
forbid them not to come unto me, for of such
is the Kingdom of Heaven" Matt. 19C 14V

17. Headstone, Foot Stone and Plain Ledger

TO
THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HITCHCOCK
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 21st SEPTEMBER 1825
IN THE 64th YEAR OF HIS AGE
" A Worthy Man ---
but ----
Praises on tombs
are trifles, vainly spent,
A Man's name
is his best monument"
ANN HITCHCOCK
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 1st AUGUST 1830
AGED 75 YEARS

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NEAR
THIS PLACE LIE THE REMAINS OF
JOHN MUDDELL
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF DECEMBER 1797
AGED 41 YEARS

John Muddell, no will but administration only, described as a Scavel Man, (more or less a labourer), doubtless in H. M. Dockyard, Chatham.

18. Headstone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. DANIEL COUCHMAN
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1814?
AGED 74 YEARS

19. Headstone, Foot Stone and Body Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
MR. DANIEL ADAMS
WHO DIED 4th MARCH 1798
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO MRS ANN ADAMS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 20th FEBRUARY 1808
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO MRS. BETHULIA WIFE OF
MR. WILLIAM DANIEL ADAMS
WHO DIED 7th APRIL 1839
IN THE 72nd YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR. WILLIAM DANIEL ADAMS
WHO DIED 14th JULY 1853
IN THE 84th YEAR OF HIS AGE

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IN
MEMORY OF
ANN ELIZA DAUGHTER OF
MR. DANIEL AND ANN ADAMS
WHO DIED 24th JUNE 1778
AGED 3 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 31st March 1843
William Daniel Adams, of Brompton, Gentleman
   Household furniture and goods, money, investments, to John Adams, Gentleman.
   To late wife's niece, Jane Joss, spinster, £100; to George Surrell of Rochester, Gentleman, 19 guineas. Rest and remainder of personal estate, after legacies and expenses, shared equally between brother John and niece Ann Sugden, if she dies before testator, then her share to her children, shared equally.
   A freehold cottage, occupied by William Greenstreet, in Broad Alley, Brompton, to brother John, for life he to keep repaired and insured, after his death, then to John's widow, Charlotte, subject to same conditions.
   Real estate to Ann Sugden, for life, on same conditions as above. After her death, to her children, in meantime rents towards her childrens' maintenance and education.
   Brother John, Ann Sugden and friend George Surrell are trustees and executors.
   Witnesses: George Essell, Solicitor, Rochester and Charles Lott, Clerk to Messrs Essell, Hayward and Essell.
   Proved 29th July 1853, power reserved to John Adams.

20. Headstone, Foot Stone and Body Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
MRS CHARLOTTE ADAMS
WIFE OF MR. JOHN ADAMS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 7th OF OCTOBER 1845
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR. JOHN ADAMS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 13th OF FEBRUARY 1858
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO
CATHERINE DAVID
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ]*
[ ]
*Unfinished

21. Ledger with Railings

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN
OF THE LATE LIEUT. COLONEL BOYS
ROYAL MARINES
AND ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
EDWARD SMITH
DIED AT BROMPTON IN THIS PARISH
DECEMBER 21st 1802 AGED 8 YEARS
AMELIA HARVEY
DIED AT GILLINGHAM
MARCH 13th 1818 AGED 7 YEARS
ELLEN
DIED AT TUNBRIDGE WELLS
SEPTEMBER 1st 1831 AGED 25 YEARS
OCTAVIA HARVEY
DIED AT TUNBRIDGE WELLS
JULY 27th 1833 AGED 20 YEARS
JUDITH
DIED AT ROCHESTER
JANUARY 19th 1855 AGED 52 YEARS
CAROLINE HARVEY WIFE OF
STEPHEN MATHIAS, ESQ.
FISHGUARD, PEMBROKESHIRE
DIED AT ROCHESTER
MARCH 13th 1858 AGED 50 YEARS
"The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble,
He knoweth them that trust in Him"

22. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO THE MEMORY
OF
SARAH NEWCOMB
WIFE OF
FREDERICK S. NEWCOMB
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
8th FEBRUARY 1823
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO EMMA HORATIA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 7th MAY 1809
AGED 7 MONTHS

23. Headstone, Foot Stone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ELIZABETH SMART
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER 5th 1824
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF MRS ROBY WIFE OF
CAPT. FALSHAM ROBY
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 7th 1807 AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO OF
CAPT. FALSHAM ROBY , R. N.
WHO DIED AT TORTOLA
IN THE WEST INDIES APRIL 15th 1808

24.

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS MARY CARTER WIFE OF
MR JAMES CARTER OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED THE 17th DAY OF MAY 1816
IN THE 45th YEAR OF HER AGE
"He cut down my strength in my
Journey and shortened my days"
ALSO MR JAMES GEORGE CARTER
COMMANDER IN THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1856
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO PHEOBE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THE ABOVE JAMES GEORGE CARTER
WHO DIED MAY 27th 1859
AGED 64 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd July 1856
James Carter of Chatham, Commander R. N.
   After expenses are paid, an insurance policy and household furniture house contents and all other estate to wife, Phoebe. His wife and daughter, also Phoebe are executors.
   Witnesses: H. Wickham, Solicitor, Strood and R. E. Wickham, Strood.
   Proved 13th July 1857

25. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF NEPTUNE FULLER
WHO DIED THE 9th DAY OF JUNE 1805
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO SIX CHILDREN WHO DIED IN THEIR
INFANCY
ALSO MR ROSE FULLER LATE BOATSWAIN
OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP ISIS
WHO DIED THE 13th DAY OF DECEMBER 1815
AGED 44 YEARS

26. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
MARIA LOUISE POPE HODGSKIN
WIFE OF JOHN HODGSKIN OF BROMPTON
IN THIS PARISH WHO DIED 3rd MARCH 1825
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO
MARIA BEBLER
HER MOTHER WHO DIED 30th AUGUST 1825
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR JOHN HODGSKIN
LATE OF THE NAVY AND ARMY HOTEL, CHATHAM
WHO DIED 29th DECEMBER 1848
AGED 56 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th December 1848
John Hodgskin, of Chatham, Inn Keeper
   This will has reproduced badly, so details may have been missed.
   His freehold house in New Brompton, to wife for life, after her death, to Samuel Bryan of Maidstone, Inn Keeper and Isaac Dadd of Chatham, Boot Maker, plus his stock in trade household goods and furniture, upon trust. They are to permit wife use of household goods for life, she is to have £300.
   Trustees will eventually sell other furniture, and effects including stock in trade, and invest money and pay interest to his wife for life. After her death, trustees will sell all estate and share the money among the children of brothers, Thomas, Charles (deceased), and Richard, (deceased) and late brother in law, George Humphries.
   Witnesses: Adam Martin and D. Riches ?
Codicil
   Now appoints Augustus Keppel, of Holborn Hill, London, as additional executor and trustee.
   Confirms rest of will.
   Witnesses: Richard Prall, Solicitor, Rochester and Mary Mc Guinness, ( ? ) at Mr John Hodgskin.
Wright's Directory, 1838, "Queen's Head" at Brompton

27. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN HOPES OF A JOYFUL RESURRECTION
HERE
LIETH THE BODY OF
MR ANDREW WHITE, R. N.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1838
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE NAMED
ANDREW WHITE
WHO DIED THE 12th OF MARCH 1840
AGED 74 YEARS

28. Headstone and elevated Body Stone

TO THE MEMORY OF
MATTHEW SPRAY
MASTER BRICKLAYER IN HIS MAJESTY'S
YARD AT CHATHAM HE DIED THE 7th OF
AUGUST 1723 AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO ELEANOR HIS WIFE SHE DIED
THE 22nd OF OCTOBER 1720 AGED 54
LIKEWISE JOHN SON OF MATTHEW
AND ELEANOR SPRAY DIED FEBRUARY 5th
1754 AGED 51
ALSO ANN HIS WIFE SHE DIED JAN.
12th 1785 AGED 69 YEARS

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IN MEMORY OF
MRS MARY CROWHURST
OBT. MARCH 21st 1830 AET. 61
ALSO MR ROBERT CROWHURST
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
OBT. JANUARY [ ]1848 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO ISABELLA WIFE OF
MR JESSE CROWHURST
OBT. 2nd JULY 1846 AET. 33 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 10th July 1723
Matthew Spray of Gillingham, Bricklayer.
   To Matthew his eldest son, a house in the occupation of Mrs Allen, in Brompton Street, Gillingham; to second son, Richard, £50 and a silver spoon; to youngest son, John, his now dwelling house in Gillingham and a silver spoon. If testator dies before John's apprenticeship has ended, John will have residue, upon condition that he maintains youngest daughter, Ann until apprenticeship is served. To eldest daughter, Eleanor Collings the house in Gillingham, where she now lives, and a silver cup, corral and £5. To youngest daughter Ann the house now occupied by Mr Davis in Brompton Street and a silver tankard, silver spoon and £5. All his household goods and movables to son John and daughter Ann, shared equally.
Son Matthew is executor.
   Witnesses: James Tapley, Thomas Hill and Thomas Shrub.
   Proved 22nd August 1723.

John Spray, died 1754, was Master Bricklayer in H. M. Dockyard, Chatham, (Burial Register)

29. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR ROBERT CROWHURST
LATE OF GRAVESEND
WHO DIED 14th MAY 1856
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO OF
ROBERT GEORGE SON OF
JESSE AND ISABELLA CROWHURST
WHO DIED 19th APRIL 1852
AGED 6 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 8th September 1853
Robert Crowhurst of Gravesend, Tallow Chandler.
   To each of his nephews and nieces, Robert, Eliza, Charles, Sarah, Frances, Mary and Elizabeth Crowhurst, children of late brother Matthew Spray Crowhurst and William, Mary and Frederick Crowhurst, children of his brother, Jesse, 19 guineas each.
   Residue of all estate, to brother Jesse, of Brompton, Tallow Chandler. Jesse and Robert Turner of Gravesend Hotel Keeper are executors.
   Witnesses: George Shotland?, Solicitor, Gravesend and C.H. Wiltshire, his Clerk.
   Proved 12th June 1856 Robert Turner has renounced executorship.

30. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SOPHIA HELLYER WIFE OF
PHILIP HELLYER ASSISTANT IN
H. M. DOCKYARD, CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 16th 1808 AGED 64
ALSO
THE ABOVE PHILLIP HELLYER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 11th 1825 AGED 81

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd May 1824
To grand daughter Sophia Hellyer daughter of late son, Philip, £500, 4% bank annuities; to servant, Frances Lott, £50 and bed and furniture in her room; to daughter Sophia, wife of Charles Francis, items of silver plate, 4 high candlesticks, with snuffer and stand, tea pot and stand, sugar basket and tongs, milk jug, 12 tea spoons, 2 gravy spoons, 5 table spoons, ivory handled knives and forks, viz. 2 carvers and forks, 12 large knives and forks and 12 small knives and forks.
   To son Thomas, 4 silver salt spoons, silver wine strainer, silver punch ladle, 2 low silver candlesticks, plated set of castors, stand toast rack and night candlestick.
   He forgives and releases his children from any debts owed to him. Residue to sons Thomas and John and daughters Sophia, equally shared. The two sons are executors.
   Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Attorney, Rochester and Mary Thomas, widow, Chatham.
   Proved 18th November 1825

31. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF LOUISA DAUGHTER
OF JOHN AND MARY HELLYER
WHO DIED 3rd OF DECEMBER 1806
AGED 3 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
ALSO
EMMA WHO DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1819
AGED 5 MONTHS
SOPHIA MARY HELLYER
DIED 7th DECEMBER 1829
AGED 21 YEARS

32. Foot Stone

M. C. 1816
J. G. C. 1856
P. C. 1859

33. Ledger with Railings

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES SCOTT, ESQ., OF THE ROYAL
NAVY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AFTER A SHORT BUT SEVERE ILLNESS
ON THE 5th OF JULY 1834 AGED 60
ALSO
JAMES HIS SON WHO IS SUPPOSED
TO HAVE BEEN LOST IN H. M. SHIP
REDWING ON THE COAST OF AFRICA
IN 1827 AGED 15
ALSO
MARY HIS DAUGHTER WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE ON THE 8th OF DECEMBER
1812 AGED 8 MONTHS
ALSO
HAMILTON HIS SON WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE ON THE 5th OF MAY 1821
AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO
ADELAIDE HIS YOUNGEST CHILD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE
10th OF JUNE 1835 AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH WIFE OF GEORGE BYNG
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE JAMES
SCOTT WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE IN
S. AUSTRALIA ON THE 27th DAY OF NOV.
1849 AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLES HAMILTON OSMER
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE J. SCOTT, ESQ.
WHO PERISHED WITH SIR JOHN FRANKLIN
IN THE ARTIC EXPEDITION

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 25th June 1834
James Scott of Gillingham, Purser, R. N.
   To wife Elizabeth, all freeholds for life. After her death, then to children of wife by former husband, John, Eliza, Peter, Edward, George, Beresford and Adelaide, equally shared, at 21 years.
   To wife and friends, James Blackadder of Gillingham, Gentleman and Edward Bate of Greewich, Esquire, all his leaseholds, in trust, rents to his wife for life, after her death, then to the above children equally shared. Residue of personal estate, after legacies and expenses, to wife and other trustees, interest fro wife as above. After her death, the principal to be shared equally by her children, (who have his surname, Scott).
   All mortgages and trust estate he may be vested in, to executors. James, son of his wife, known as James Scott, at sea on H.M.S. Sloop, Redwing, has not been heard from for several years, it is supposed that the vessel foundered at sea and James has been drowned, but if he does return before his mother's death, he to have equal share.
   Witnesses: George Nash, Senior and George Essell, Attorney, Rochester
   Proved 4th August 1834 power reserved to Edward Bate.

34. Large Ledger

UNDERNEATH THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
THE LATE MR JOHN TRACY
(OF BROMPTON) HE DIED 14th DEC.
1809 AGED 65 YEARS
HIS ELDEST SON
JOHN GRAY TRACY DIED 10th
APRIL 1795 AGED 23 YEARS
MARY RELICT OF MR JOHN TRACY
DIED 18th MARCH 1821 AGED 69 YEARS
MARY DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND MARY TRACY
AND WIFE OF WILL. ANDREWS DIED 29th MAY
1821 AGED 45 YEARS
JANE MARY DAUGHTER OF ALBERMARLE
& JANE TRACY DIED 29th MARCH 1829
IN THE 2nd YEAR OF HER AGE
ELLEN MATILDA THEIR DAUGHTER DIED
9th MARCH 1841 IN THE SIXTEENTH YEAR OF HER AGE
MATILDA FORTH DAUGHTER OF JOHN & MARY TRACY
OBIIT 30th AUGUST 1849 AETATIS 61
LIEUT. HENRY TRACY, R. A. D..
OBIIT 26th MARCH 1854 AETATIS 74 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 10th July 1808
John Tracy of Brompton, Book Seller.
   Executors to sell or mortgage such of his real estate as necessary to pay debts and funeral costs, etc. To wife, Mary, (only daughter and heir of Joseph Stanley of Chatham), all real estate, (after above paid), for her life. After her death, estate to be divided equally between his children and those of his deceased daughter, Elizabeth, late wife of William Wise of Borstal, in the proportions that their mother would have been entitled to had she lived, for ever.
   To youngest son Albermarle, a miniature portrait of his maternal great uncle, George Monck Duke. To wife, Mary, rest and residue of personal estate. She is sole executor.
   Will signed John Tracy, otherwise, Tresse.
   Witnesses: Richard Phillips, Thomas Scott and John Stuart
   Proved 1st June 1812

From the "Gentleman's Magazine"
"Died 14th December 1809, at Brompton, in Kent, Mr John Tracy, many years a book-seller in that place. It is a tribute due to his memory to say few men of his situation lived more respected or died more sincerely regretted. Not withstanding a constant and attentive perseverance in business, he appropriated a considerable portion of those hours usually spent in sleep to research of the most abstruse nature, and so great were his acquirements, particularly in the labyrinths of antiquity and genealogy, that frequent were the applications made to him by popular writers for information on those subjects.
   In the history, topography , and antiquities of the county, he was completely versed, and the different publications on those subjects are indebted to him for a variety of interesting material. Disdaining to acquire fame of pecuniary emolument from his studies, all who applied readily and cheerfully obtained a part of his store. His widow and children have lost a truly affectionate husband , father and friend; the world a man of sound judgement and integrity; and Mr Urban* a valuable correspondent."
   (* Mr Urban was the name used by all editors of the magazine)

35. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
MR JAMES ADAMS
WHO DIED 6th JUNE 1830
AGED 59 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 26th May 1830
   James Adams of Brompton, Shipwright.
   All, of his estate to wife Mary, for life. After her death, to daughter, Ann Sophia Sugden, for ever.
   Wife is executor.
   Witnesses: John Vinall, Richard Crouch and William Saxton
   Proved 2nd October 1830

36. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS WHITE
HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER THE 17th 1784
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE THOS. WHITE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 16th 1787
AGED 78 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 12th June 1783, (Gillingham is a "Peculiar" parish of this jurisdiction and exempt from the Rochester Courts),
Thomas White of Gillingham, Gentleman.
   Household goods, plate, linen, furniture, etc., to wife Mary for life, after her death, then shared equally between his brother, Stephen and sisters, Elizabeth Hill and Ann Mackney.
   To John Page of Gillingham, Gentleman, (his trustee), £5. Rest and residue, of real and personal estate, after funeral costs, etc., to John Page, upon trust, he is to gather together his personal estate and invest value in Public Funds, and pay interest and rents, including from his farm and grazing business (leasehold), and rent of freehold pieces of woodland to wife, Mary. For life. After her death, in trust, to pay Alice Stevens of Chatham, a relation, £20; to relation, Thomas Sharpe, son of James and Elizabeth Sharpe, £20. Residue to be equally shared by his brother and sister.
   Wife is executor.
   Witnesses: Mary Hunt, John Bell and John Sommerton.
   Proved November 1784

37. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE DAUGHTER OF
EDWARD AND SARAH LOVE
OF THE PARISH OF MARDEN
WHO DIED 10th NOVEMBER 1854
AGED 50 YEARS

38. Ledger with Railings

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THE UNDER MENTIONED CHILDREN OF
WILLIAM AND MERCY PALMAR
SARAH PALMAR
BORN JUNE 25th 1838 DIED DEC. 23rd 1841
WILLIAM PALMAR
BORN NOV. 3rd 1847 DIED DEC. 20th 1847
MERCY ANN PALMAR
BORN DEC. 23rd 1853 DIED MARCH 11th 1855
JAMES PALMAR
BORN MARCH 11th 1849 DIED JULY 15th 1856

39. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF ASTREA THE WIFE
OF JOHN FARE SHE DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 2nd MARCH 1738
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO OF TWO SONS & TWO DAUGHTERS

40. Ledger

IN THIS VAULT ARE DEPOSITED THE MORTAL REMAINS
OF EMILIE AMELIA FRANCES SAMWELL
THE BELOVED ELDEST CHILD
OF LEICESTER V. SMITH ROYAL ENGINEERS
AND EMILIE HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 31st OF MARCH 1839
AGED 13 YEARS
"Sleeping in Jesus"
" The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away,
Blessed be the name of the Lord"

41. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN SIMMONS
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF OCT. 1727
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO ANN HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF FEB. 1751
AGED 78 YEARS
LIKEWISE SIMMONS SON OF
JAMES & ANN LEE
DIED 9th AUG. 1746 AGED 10 WEEKS
"Life was a burden many years & worn with pain & sorrow,
Therefore prepare yourself today, for you may die tomorrow,
With Christ my Lord, I hope to live again,
Free from all sickness, sorrow, death and pain"

42. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
HANNAH LEESON
THE ONLY DAUGHTER OF
WILLM. & ELIZTH. LEESON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 5th APRIL 1741
AGED 16 YEARS
4 MONTHS & 2 DAYS

43. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. STEPHEN JENKINS
LATE A MASTER IN THE R. N.
WHICH RANK HE HAD 29 YEARS
BORN FEBRUARY 22nd 1777
DIED AUGUST 6th 1834

44. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN GEORGE PENN LONG
LATE CARPENTER OF THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th DAY OF AUGUST 1854
IN THE 74th YEAR OF HIS AGE
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY HIS
DISCONSOLATE WIDOW AS A TRIBUTE OF
AFFECTION FOR HIS LOSS
"He that here slumbers in the grave's last sleep,
Was one who saw thy wonders in the deep,
In mercy waft him, Lord, from life's rough sea,
Unto the haven where we all would be"

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th January 1854
John George Penn Long, Superannuated Carpenter, Royal Navy.
   All furniture, plate, linen, china, glass, books, prints, pictures, wines, liquors, etc., and £50, from money in Rochester Savings Bank, to wife Ann. From same source, £60 to be divided between his son in law, Henry Gittings, his wife Hannah and their children, equally shared. From same source, £15 to Mrs Mary Ann Hendey of 32 Albert Street, West Bermondsey New Town, Surrey.
   Residue of money in Savings Bank, superannuation money due and other personal estate, after expenses, to wife Ann. His freehold house, 1 Navy Row, Gillingham, to grand daughter, Hannah Gittings; 2 Navy Row, to daughter Hannah, for life; after her death, to grandson, Henry Gittings; 3 and 4 Navy Row, and his half share of income from 1,2,3 and 4 Exmouth Terrace, to wife Ann, for life, after her death, 3 Navy Row to grand daughter, Emma Gittings; 4 Navy Row to grand daughter, Ann Gittings; his half share of1 and 2 Exmouth Terrace, to grandson John Gittings; 3 and 4 Exmouth Terrace,to grand daughter, Maria Gittings, the children to have their legacies at 21 years of age.
   Wife and son in law, Henry Gittings are executors.
   Witnesses: George Towner, Lieutenant, R. N., 1 Navy Row and Henry Weekes, Surgeon, Brompton.
   Proved 26th August 1854

45. Chest Tomb

HERE LIES INTERR'D THE BODY OF
THOMAS SIMMONS
LATE OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 2nd OF JUNE 1728
IN THE 75th YEAR OF HIS AGE
HERE ALSO IS INTERR'D THE BODY OF
ANN THE WIFE OF JOHN SIMMONS
LATE OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE
19th OF NOVEMBER 1728 AGED 60 YEARS
LIKEWISE HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
JOHN SIMMONS LATE OF THIS
PARISH SENR. SON OF THE ABOVE
NAMED THOMAS SIMMONS WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANY. 29Th 1746
AGED 67 YEARS
IN THIS VAULT ARE DEPOSITED THE
MORTAL REMAINS OF
THOMAS SIMMONS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1837 AGED 78
ALSO HIS WIFE ANN SIMMONS
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1849 AGED 79

Side Panel
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF ANN SIMMONS THE
WIFE OF THOMAS SIMMONS SHE DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE SECOND DAY OF JUNE
1713 AGED 59 YEARS

Side Panel

HERE LYE ALSO SIX SONS AND FIVE
DAUGHTERS OF THE SAID THOMAS SIMMONS
AND ANNE HIS WIFE

End Panel ?
HERE ALSO LIETH THE BODY OF
ANNE DAUGHTER OF JOHN
& ANNE SIMMONS WHO DIED
THE 27th OF AUGUST 1717 AGED
11 YEARS

End Panel ?
ALSO THE BODY OF MARY
DAUGHTER OF JOHN & ANNE
SIMMONS OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
THE 24th OF AUGUST 1727
AGED 19 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd October 1727
Thomas Simmons of Gillingham, Maltster
   His house in Gillingham, occupied by William Kempsell and four other houses, purchased from the ?Newell family, in Gillingham Street, occupied by William? Warren, Richard Gaslen, John Peters and Richard Mortimore, to his "loving friends", William ( ? ) of Gillingham, Butcher and Thomas Smith of Gillingham, Yeoman, upon trust. They to permit his daughter, Ann wife of John Tilden of Gillingham, Yeoman, to receive rents for life; after her death, upon trust, the properties to be shared equally between her children. If Ann died without lawful heirs, then the rents to son John for life. After his death, then to his sons Thomas and John, shared equally. If both die before their father, then upon trust for testator's right heirs.
   Property purchased from Mr Read and Mr Stapley and his wife and Mr Holby and his wife, and all other property and land, to son John for life. After his death, then shared equally by grandsons John and Thomas, for ever. If they both die before they are 21, then to their own right heirs.
   To grand daughter Elizabeth Simmons, son of John, £50 at 21 or day of marriage. If she died before then, then to daughter Ann Tilden, £150. To grandson, Thomas Simmons largest silver tankard marked T.A. And his silver watch. His clock and clock case and little silver tankard with coat of arms engraved on it, to grandson, John Simmons. To niece Ann Tilden, daughter of brother John Simmons of Gillingham, Victualler, £5. To Mary Cole, wife of William Cole of Gillingham,. Shipwright, £5 if still living in testator's house but not otherwise. Rest and residue, to son John for ever, John is also executor, he is to pay legacies, funeral costs, etc.
   Witnesses: William ( ? ), Thomas Amos and John Sheafe
   Proved 20th June 1728

46. Pedestal?

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
HUGH GEORGE WALLACE BLACK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 9th JANUARY 1813
AGED 51 YEARS
"Whose Hope was Blooming with Immortality,
and Eternal Life"

47. Ledger and Plain Pedestal

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
NORMAN
INFANT SON OF
CAPT. JAMES MACFARLANE
HONBLE. E. I. COMPANY'S SERVICE
WHO DIED 11th SEPTEMBER 1823
AGED 6 ½ MONTHS

48. Headstone and Foot Stone

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
SAMUEL DAMES, SAILMAKER
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 30th OF MARCH
1732 AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO YE BODY OF SARAH
DAMES HIS WIFE WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY
YE 18th 1741 AGED 65 YEARS

49. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
AUGUSTA CATHERINE
WHO DIED ON THE
19th MARCH 1838
AGED 2 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
AND OF
FRANCIS WILLIAM CHARLES
WHO DIED ON THE
21st OF MARCH 1838
AGED 15 MONTHS
AND ALSO OF
WILLIAM EDWARD
WHO DIED AT CORFU
ON THE 27th OF JULY 1834
AGED 3 MONTHS
CHILDREN OF
CAPT. H. SANDHAM, R. E.
AND
AUGUSTA CATHERINE ANNE
HIS WIFE
IN MEMORY OF
HENRIETTA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
AT WOOLWICH
ON THE 19th OF AUGUST 1843
AGED 7 MONTHS
AND WAS INTERRED THERE

50. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS SAYWELL
OF THIS PARISH DIED MARCH 24th
1820 AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO
MRS. HANNAH SAYWELL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th JUNE 1835
AGED 78 YEARS

Rear
THOMAS SAYWELL
DIED JANUARY 27th 1802
AGED 4YEARS
"The Great Jehovah full of Love,
An Angel Bright did send,
To fetch this little harmless Dove,
To Joys that never end".

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd March 1815
Thomas Saywell of Gillingham, Blacksmith
   To wife Susannah, all of his estate for her lifetime. After her death, it is to be equally divided
among his children. To sons William and Joseph, all his clothes, shared equally. To daughter, Eliza his watch; to daughter Amelia, his silver buckles; to daughter Hannah, his watch chain and knee buckles. Wife is executor with son William.
   He wishes son William will continue shop and business after his mother's death. If any of the sisters are minors at the time of testator's death, "it would be best that their monies should be continued in the trade", if so, William is to pay interest until they are of age, when it will be optional to withdraw their shares of the estate or continue it in the business, as is convenient to them.
Signs will with a mark.
   Witnesses: John Dyer and John Kains
   Proved 23rd August 1820

51. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRIETTA SARAH
ONLY CHILD
OF
HUGH AND RACHEL JAMESON
BORN FEBY. 5Th 1845
DIED MAY 22nd 1854

52. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY GREGORY
WIDOW
WHO DIED THE 21st OF SEPTEMBER 1798
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH GREGORY
WHO DIED THE 25th OF JANUARY 1830
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO JAMES HUSBAND TO THE
ABOVE ELIZH. GREGORY
WHO DIED THE 27th OF OCTOBER 1832
AGED 79 YEARS
"Thy Sun shall no more go down, neither,
Shall thy Morn withdraw itself, for the Lord,
Shall be thy Everlasting Light, and thy good,
? Glory and the Day of thy Mourning,
Shall be Ended."

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 17th December 1830
James Gregory of Gillingham, late Broker.
   To Mr James Rogers, Schoolmaster and Mr John Orton, Timber Converter in H. M. Dockyard, both of Chatham, £10 each for their trouble as executors and trustees. To Eliza Rowe, natural daughter of Sophia Rowe, who now resides with him, £100 stock in the 4% annuities, also linen, clothes, household goods and furniture. To nephew John Gregory, £100 and silver watch; to Sarah Gregory, daughter of nephew, John, £20 and all his books and plate; to Mary Ann Gladwell, daughter of nephew John, £20; to cousin, Sarah Parrott, wife of Thomas, late a shipwright in H. M. Dockyard, £40; to Mary Hodson, widow of Gillingham, £10; to Mary Salmons of London, niece of late wife, £60.
   Residue, not already bequeathed, to be equally shared between Mary Ribbons wife of James, late a Warden in H. M. Dockyard, John Hayes, late a shipwright in H. M. Dockyard, Mary Wagstaff, widow of London, niece of late wife, Susannah Goff, widow of Poplar and the children of the late Sophia Carter, his niece, whose husband was a Sawyer in the shipyard at Blackwall and the children of of the late Frances Rogers, late wife of William Rogers, these children to have one share equally divided at 21 years; the children of Mary Davison, his niece, late wife of George, Caulker in H.M. Dockyard, Sheerness, one share equally divided at 21 years.
   Interest until they are 21 is to go towards their maintenance and education.
   Witnesses: James Burgis and John Wells
   Proved 22nd November 1832

53. Chest Tomb

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
JAMES HYDER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 22nd
OF JUNE 1733 AGED 49 YEARS
HERE ALSO LYETH THE BODY OF
HANNAH WIFE OF JAMES HYDER
WHO DIED THE 17th OF DECEM. 1760
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO NICHOLAS STEVENSON
DIED THE 23rd OF AUGUST 1759
AGED 81 YEARS

54. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM TATLOCK
TWENTY SEVEN YEARS MASTER IN THE
ROYAL NAVY AND LATE ONE OF THE
SUPERINTENDING MASTERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 21st OF JULY
1807 AGED 50 YEARS
"He Bravely Lived and Nobly Died"

55. Headstone and Foot Stone

MR. WILLIAM THOMPSON
OF BROMPTON IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 1st 1829
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO
MRS. MARY THOMPSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 17th 1837
AGED 84 YEARS
"The Days of our Years are Threescore,
Years and Ten, and if by reason of strength,
They be Fourscore Years, yet id their,
Strength, Labour and Sorrow, for it is soon,
Cut off, and we Fly away"
Psalm 90 v10

Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN THOMPSON
DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS AND SARAH THOMPSON
OF BROMPTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 26th
1856 IN THE 34th YEAR OF HER AGE
JOHN LEONARD THOMPSON
DIED DEC. 22nd 1857 AGED 10 MONTHS

56. Chest Tomb

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. HANNAH LADD
WIFE OF MR. WILLIAM LADD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 30th DAY OF
SEPTEMBER 1812 AGED 69 YEARS
"Farewell, Dear Husband, I am gone before,
To pave the Way and pay kind Nature's cure,
You soon must Follow, for you cannot Stay"
ALSO MRS MARY LADD
SECOND WIFE OF
MR. WILLIAM LADD
WHO DIED ON THE 31st DAY OF
AUGUST 1833 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO MR. WILLIAM LADD
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 3rd DAY OF
DECEMBER 1841 AGED 81 YEARS
"He died in Jesus and is Blest,
How Soft his Slumbers are,
From Suffering and Sin Released,
And Free from every Snare"

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SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ARTHUR JAMES
SECOND SON OF JOHN AND MARY ANN SAXTON OF THIS PARISH
BORN 4th MAY 1857 DIED 20th MARCH 1858
"This Loving Lad, so Young and Fair,
Just came to early Doom,
Has come to show how Sweet a Flower,
In Paradise will Bloom."

57. Headstone, Foot Stone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM DANN BANES
OF H. M. DOCKYARD, SHEERNESS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 5th 1848
AGED 47 YEARS
"An ? indeed in whom,
was no Guile"
John Chap. 1 v47
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
RELICT OF THE ABOVE W. D. BANES
AND DAUGHTER OF
MR. JOHN ORTON OF BROMPTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AT LIVERPOOL FEBRUARY 15th 1849
AGED 48 YEARS
AND WAS INTERRED HERE ON THE
22nd DAY OF THE SAME MONTH
"Lovely and Pleasant in their Lives,
In Death they were not Divided".

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated13th August 1842
William Dann Banes of Sheerness, Officer in H.M. Dockyard there.
   All of his estate to wife, Elizabeth, she is sole executor.
   Witnesses: John James, Junior, 29 Beckford Row, Walworth and Thomas James, Admiralty, Whitehall.
   Proved 7th April 1848
John Orton was Timber Converter at H. M. Dockyard, Chatham, (see will of James Gregory, no. 52)

58. Small Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN EMY
INFANT DAUGHTER OF
CAPTAIN PAPILLON, R. N.
AND
SARAH DAVRELL
HIS WIFE
BORN 15th OCTOBER 1850
DIED 17th OCTOBER 1850
"Tke Heed that you Despise not,
One of these Little Ones". Matt. Xviii

59. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. FRANCIS CHARLES
COUVES
WHO DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1854
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO
LUCRETIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1857
AGED 33 YEARS

Francis Couves, Baker, 1838 Wright's Directory. Post Office Receiving Office, 1840 and High Constable of Gillingham, 1850 – 51 (Baldwin, Chronicles of Gillingham), son of Thomas, Parish Clerk, (1841 Census).

60. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS BRICE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 22nd 1814
AGED 52 YEARS
"In Life below in ? for ever Dear,
A Friend , a Husband, take this parting Tear,
If Life has left me Ought, that asks a Sigh,
Tis but like thee to Live , like thee to Die".
ALSO MARY WIFE OF
WILLIAM JAMES GIFFORD
OF HORNSEY, MIDDLESEX AND FORMER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE THOMAS BRICE
WHO DIED THE 29th OF JUNE 1822
AGED 60 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th July 1812
Thomas Brice of Chatham, Shop Keeper.
   To wife Mary, who is executor, all of his estate, for ever.
   Witnesses: W. J. Gifford of Canterbury, Victualler, A. Gifford, his wife and M. W, Gifford, his son.
   Proved 6th April 1815

61. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MRS. ELIZABETH WHITTLE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT. THE 9th 1786
AGED 48 YEARS
MR. WILLIAM WHITTLE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. THE 9th 1789
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO SIX CHILDREN DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

William Whittle, no will but Administration identifies him as a Caulker.

62. Headstone and Body Stone

HERE LIETH INTERR'D
WITH HIS ANCESTORS THE BODY
OF THOMAS FIELD, GENT
LATE OF THE PARISH OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED YE 15th OF JULY 1763
AGED 68 YEARS

Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. SARAH WHITTLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 18th MAY 1831
AGED 68 YEARS

63. Chest Tomb

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MRS. AUGUSTA PIPER
WIFE OF DR. PIPER OF THE
PROVISIONAL BATTALION
AT CHATHAM DEPOT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 3rd 1839
AGED 55 YEARS

64. Headstone?

TO PERPETUATE THE PIOUS MEMORY OF CATHERINE
THE WIFE OF HENRY PAUL DECEASED JAN. 23rd
AGED 45 YEARS, WHO HAD ISSUE 3 SONS AND
5 DAUS. OF WHICH ONE SON AND 3 DAUS.
SURVIVE HER
"If in this       We are
Life only       of all
     we have    Men most
   Hope in      Misera
Christ          ble
"Oh Death, where is thy Sting"

Rear
"The Fleeting Years ? Mortal Swiftly Fly,
And all beyond is Vast Eternity,
What is Eternity that Frights us so ?,
Stay but one moment, you'll begin to Know"
"Oh !
Vast
Eternity"
Oh ! The Depth" Rom. 11 33

65. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN WILLIAMS
WHO DIED 23rd APRIL 1836
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH PAULINA
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th MAY 1836
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO
EDWARD SHARPE
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th DECEMBER 1836
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO
HANNAH SARAH WILLIAMS
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1840
AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO
MRS PAULINA WILLIAMS
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
MR. JOHN WILLIAMS
WHO DIED JULY 22nd 1859 AGED 72 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 8th April 1836
John Williams of Brompton, Surgeon.
To wife, Paulina, all furniture, books, plate, linen, and household effects. He practise to be sold for his wife's benefit. His money and money raised by sale of practise, and books and furniture which it is decided to sell, to be invested at interest in the Public Funds, for benefit of wife and children. Also to wife all property, debts due and any other property for her lifetime, as long as she remains his widow. After her death, the estate to be equally divided among their children. Wife and son, Edward Sharpe are executors and trustees. "I leave them my blessing and kindest wishes and rely upon their ? in duty and affectionate behaviour towards each other to assist in the desirable object".
Witnesses: Robert Westwood, Junior, Lydia Cooper and John Anderson, M. D., Rochester.
Proved 6th July 1836

66. Headstone and Body Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
HANNAH MYLES
THE WIFE OF
JOHN SHEFFIELD, ESQ.
WHO DIED THE 25th OF MAY
1838
AGED 34 YEARS

67. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
JANE WIFE OF JOHN HUGGINS
WHO DIED 7th SEPT. 1771
AGED 57 YEARS
"Afflictions for long time I bore,
Physicians were in vain,
Till God did please death should me seize,
And ease me of all pain"
ALSO JOHN HUGGINS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE DIED
10th APRIL 1774 AGED 62 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 21st November 1771
John Huggins of St. Margaret, Rochester, late Victualler
   To Ann Beverstock, his servant maid, £10. After payment of his debts, funeral, etc., residue of personal estate, to sister Sarah Swift, who is executor.
   Witnesses: William Pettman and Robert Wise.
   Proved 3April 1774

68. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. EDWARD BANES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th DAY OF JULY 1852
AGED 54 YEARS
ELIZABETH
INFANT DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE

1838 Wright's Directory, Edward Banes, of Gillingham, Baker.

69. Headstone and Foot Stone

ELIZABETH WIFE OF
MR. PEIRCE MARTIN
WHO DIED ON THE 6th OF AUGUST 1830
AGED 60 YEARS
EDGAR MARTIN
LATE CLERK IN HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY
WHO DIED ON THE 15th OF MAY 1837
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR. PEIRCE MARTIN
WHO DIED ON THE 7th OF FEBRUARY 1841
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
MR. PEIRCE MARTIN
WHO DIED ON THE 17th NOVEMBER 1849
AGED 46 YEARS

70. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN BANES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th DAY OF AUGUST 1826
IN THE 47th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO
MRS. ISABELLA BANES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 16th DAY OF MARCH 1809
IN THE 32nd YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO TWO CHILDREN
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

71. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM DANN BANES
LATE MASTER MAST MAKER OF
HIS MAJESTY'S DOCKYARD, SHEERNESS
WHO DIED THE 29th DAY OF JUNE 1798
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO MRS. ANN BANES WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 15th DAY OF JULY 1818
AGED 69 YEARS
HANNAH CREED DAUGHTER OF
W. D. AND ANN BANES DIED
31st AUGUST 1826 AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO MARIA CREED DIED 10th MAY 1826
AGED 11 MONTHS

72. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR. GEORGE DANN BANES
WHO DIED 11th MARCH 1839
AGED 62 YEARS
MRS. ELIZABETH BANES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd OCTOBER 1850
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO OF
MR. FREDERICK BANES
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 13th SEPTEMBER 1858
AGED 49 YEARS

George Dann Banes was High Constable of Gillingham 1819 – 20, Baldwin, Chronicles of Gillingham.
Frederick Banes, Chemist, 1838 Pigot's Directory

73. Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM WELLS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th DAY OF JUNE 1838
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO MRS MARY WELLS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 8th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 18400
AGED 83 YEARS

74. Headstone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EMMA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MR JOHN FULLAGAR
OF TOTTENHAM, MIDDLESEX
WHO DIED THE 15th OF OCTOBER 1850
AGED 43 YEARS

75. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
JAMES MARTIN
LATE OF CHATHAM DOCKYARD
WHO DIED THE 26th OF OCTOBER 1833
AGED 64 YEARS

76. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF MARY WIFE OF
MR THOMAS COMPTON
OF THIS PARISH AND DAUGHTER OF
MR JOHN GILL WHO DIED SEPT.24th 1791
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO
THE ABOVE MR THOMAS COMPTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 25th 1817
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO ELIZTH. DAVIDSON DAUGHTER OF
MR. SAMUEL COMPTON, SENR. DIED
DECEMBER 31st 1791 AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO FANNY SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS COMPTON WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE NOVEMBER THE 7th 1831
AGED 77 YEARS

77. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF MR SAMUEL COMPTON
WHO DIED NOV. 13th 1789 AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO ELIZTH. HIS WIFE DIED JAN. 29th 1787
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO TWO OF THEIR SONS
SAML. DIED OCT. 6th 1776 AGED 33 YEARS
WILLM. DIED FEBY. 21St 1789 AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO FOUR CHILDREN OF THOS. AND
MARY COMPTON DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
VIZ. WILL, FRANCES, THOS. AND ELIZTH.
ALSO
TO THE MEMORY OF MRS SUSAN COMPTON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILL. COMPTON
DIED 20th MARCH 1816 AGED 62 YEARS
MARY COMPTON DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND SUSAN COMPTON
DIED THE 23rd OF DECEMBER 1817 AGED 39 YEARS

78. Headstone

HERE
LYETH YE BODY
OF HENRY COLLENS
SON OF THOS. & ELIZTH.
COLLENS OF UPCHURCH
HE DIED YE 15th OF OCTOBER
1734 AGED 20 YEARS

79. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR SIMON BAGGE
LATE MASTER OF HIS MAJESTY'S YACHT
THE CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
4th JANUARY 1827
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO MRS REBECCA BAGGE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
17th JAN. 1833 AGED 67 YEARS

80. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
MRS ELLEN OSBORN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th OF SEPTEMBER 1852
AGED 54 YEARS

81. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN CHANTLER
WHO DIED THE 19th NOV. 1757
AGED 32 YEARS
"In Virtue's path he always early trod,
Liv'd in the faith of Christ, and fear of God,
He was cut down by Death's untimely stroke,
Just entering business and the Marriage Yoke"

82. Ledger

IN MEMORY OF MRS MARY ANN RAMAGE
WHO DIED 31st OF OCTOBER 1808
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH RAMAGE
WHO DIED 23rd JANUARY 1826
AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO MRS REBECCA RAMAGE
WHO DIED 11th JUNE 1831
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO MR THOMAS RAMAGE
WHO DIED 11th MAY 1841 AGED 64 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 7th February 1837
Thomas Ramage, of Brompton, Victualler (in 1838 Wright's Directory, "White Swan" at Brompton)
   To Eleanor wife of [Richard] George Clarke, Caulker of New Brompton and to daughter, Susan Ramage, all rents and proceeds from his estate, freehold and leasehold, for their support and of his daughter, Catherine Ramage until the death of Eleanor Clarke. In case Eleanor dies before his daughter Catherine is 21, then this legacy not until Catherine is 21.
   Also to them, his stock in trade, furniture and other effects, to be sold for their benefit, as above.
   If executors decide to carry on business, then profits to the support of the above, as long as business continues. After the death of Eleanor or if before Catherine is 21, then to son, Thomas Manley, for ever, his freehold house in Wood Street, Brompton, occupied by Mrs Davies . His freehold house in West Court Street, occupied by John Hogg, to son Oliver Long, forever. His freehold house in Old Road, Chatham, occupied by [       ] Harman, to daughter, Susannah; the adjoining freehold occupied by [       ] Middleton to daughter, Catherine. To Susannah and Catherine, jointly, his leasehold house in Whittaker Street, New Road, Chatham, occupied by John Merit and others. To son Thomas, his share in a freehold in Cross Street, on the Brook, Chatham, occupied by [        ] Griggs.
   Eleanor Clarke may choose any of the above houses for her residence and that of his children, Oliver, Susannah and Catherine, for her natural life.
   Executors to appropriate out of estate, for benefit of above three children, £50 each to equalise their share with son Thomas. His son William Philip, has proportion" of his "little property", he now gets a silver mug, marked M. B. and a diamond pin which was his mother's.
   Eleanor Clarke and Susannah Ramage are executors.
   Witnesses: Thomas Pike, William Gunworth and John Cooper
   Proved 25th June 1841 Value of goods and chattels less than £600

83. Small Headstone and Foot Stone

E. P.
BORN DEC. 28th 1851
DIED JULY 25th 1853
"Of such is the Kingdom
of Heaven"
(Emma Pennington)

84. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR STEPHEN REINHARD
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 9th OF OCTOBER 1809
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO TWO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 18th OF AUGUST 1831
LIKEWISE JAMES REINHARD SON
OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
25th OF MARCH 1828 AGED 56 YEARS

Rear
IN
MEMORY OF MARY WIFE OF
MR JAMES REINHARD
WHO DIED THE 27th OF APRIL 1834
AGED 58 YEARS

85. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO THE MEMORY
OF MARY THE WIFE OF
MR EDWARD MERYETT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 26th OF FEBRUARY 1838
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO MR ROBERT CHESTER
HER FORMER HUSBAND
WHO DIED THE 7th OF AUGUST 1800
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD AND MARY MERYETT
WHO DIED AT SCOTLAND 31st JAN.
1858 AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
MR EDWARD MERYETT
WHO DIED THE 13th OF FEBRUARY 1858
AGED 84 YEARS
DEEPLY RESPECTED

Edward Meryett, Baker in Brompton, 1838 Pigot's Directory.
Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 22nd March 1800
Robert Chester, of Brompton, Labourer.
   Appoints Daniel Skillett of Brompton, Draper and Richard Hillyer of same place, Grocer, executors and trustees.
   His ready money and securities, household goods, stock in trade and personal estate, to wife Mary.
Real estate, wherever, to his wife for her life. After her death, then in trust, rents to be used towards his childrens' maintenance and education until they are 21.
   When his children are all over 21, executors to sell freeholds and divide money equally between all his children.
   Signs will with a mark
   Witnesses: John Kipps, Mary Sommerton and Thomas Sommerton
   Proved 23rd September 1800

86. Headstone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
JNO. AND MARY
SON & DAUGHT. OF
JNO. & ELIZTH. HART
HE 6th JUNE 1740 11
DIED AGED
SHE 2nd JAN. 1749 23
"Why weep those eyes & sighs my tender breast,
Why envy all my friends my peaceful rest,
Death is a path that must by all be trod,
The only road that leads the man to God"

87. Headstone

TOM THE MEMORY OF
EDMUND ROBT. BRIETZEHE
WHO DIED 3rd NOV. 1846 AGED 4 YEARS
"Yes thou art fled and Saints welcome
sing
Thine infant spirit soars on Angel's
wing
Our dark affliction would have hoped
thy stay
The Voice of God has called his child
away
Short pain – short grief dear babe was
thine
Now joys Eternal and Divine"

88. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
COLOR SERGEANT
EDWARD BARNICOAT
ROYAL ENGINEERS
AGED 35 YEARS
WHO PERISHED MAY 13th 1857
IN THE DISCHARGE OF HIS DUTY
WHILST DIVING NEAR THE OLD
BRIDGE AT ROCHESTER
HE WAS ESTEEMED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM
A LOVING HUSBAND AND FOND AND GENTLE
FATHER
HIS LOSS IS DEEPLY DEPLORED
BY HIS WIDOW AND SIX CHILDREN
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY HIS
SORROWING WIDOW
ALSO
HARRIET ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 1st 1851 AGED 3 WEEKS
ALSO MARTHA KEZIA
WHO DIED MARCH 3rd 1858 AGED 7 MONTHS

89. Chest Tomb

Side Panel
HERE LIETH INTERR'D YE BODY OF
THOMAS SMITH LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED YE 6th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1728
AGED 43 YEARS

Side Panel
HERE ALSO LIETH YE BODY OF MARY
HIS WIFE SHE DIED YE 2nd OF NOVEMBER
1729 AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO THOS. THEIR ELDEST SON HE DIED YE
3rd OF OCTOBER 1726 AGED 16 YEARS

End Panel?
LIKEWISE SEVEN OF THEIR
CHILDREN WHO DIED IN
THEIR INFANCY
"Take Time in Time while
Time doth last For
Time is not taken When
Time is Past"

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 4th September 1728
Thomas Smith of Gillingham, Yeoman
   To wife Mary, the lease and term left on his farm; if she chooses to live there and carry on farm for her benefit, also £400 in stock to enable her to carry farm on. If she agrees to take up lease and the £400, he also gives her £200. But if she does not continue farm, then in lieu of the £400 stock and £200 legacy, he gives her £600 and the previous bequest is void,
    If she does continue, she gets all household goods, linen, bedding, pewter, brass, copper and brewing implements, but not his husbandry tackle which will be part of the £400 stock. If she does not continue with farm, he gives it to his brother, William.
   His wife can have the furniture of any three rooms in his house as she chooses. Rest of household contents to brother William.
   To Mawdestly Best of Boxley, Gentleman, £400, in trust, to invest and pay interest to testator's wife for her life. After her death, the principal sum of £400 to be paid to brother, William Smith, if he his living, if he is dead,, the money to be shared equally between the children of his cousin Rebecca Rosewell, wife of Jeremy, Assistant at H. M. Dockyard, Chatham. Residue of , including, farm stock, live and dead, personal estate, not before bequeathed, after costs of funeral, etc., to brother William, for ever.
   Appoints brother in law, William Tilden and John Simmons of Gillingham, executors, to each of them, £10.
   Witnesses: Thomas Best and Thomas John
   Proved 10th December 1728
Mary Smith's Charity, 1729 (Baldwin, Chronicles of Gillingham , p. 142
   £20 to be distributed at 10 shillings per annum among six poor widows. After £5 had been disbursed, the executors bought an annuity payable out of White House Field, a four acre cherry orchard. Bread was purchased and distributed on St. Thomas' Day

90. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR DAVID TAYLOR R.N.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 30th OF AUGUST 1849
AGED 81 YEARS

91. Small Headstone

NATHANIEL WHEELER
DIED MAY 10th 1800
AGED 48 YEARS

92. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MISS MARY ABBS WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 15th MARCH 1800
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO MRS ALICE CROCKFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 21st NOVEMBER 1808 AGED 43 YEARS

93. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
MR WILLIAM BEALE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 10th 1834
AGED 64 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"
ALSO WILLIAM BEALE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUGUST 16th 1838
AGED 63 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th January 1836
William Beale late of Brompton, Baker, now residing in Fox Lane, Gillingham, Gentleman.
   To son, Thomas, household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china, clothes, etc. To James Beale of London, Sawyer, ready money and all other personal estate and rents due from from freehold estate.
   To Sarah, wife of John Long, of Gillingham, Ropemaker, at H. M. Dockyard, Chatham, a freehold in Fox Lane adjoining the "Black Lion", occupied by [      ] Hammond, for ever. To Mary wife of [      ] Linden, now in Brighton, Tailor, his freehold adjoining the latter, occupied by [ ] Forster, for ever. To John Hayes, late of H.M.S. ? , Seaman, son of John Hayes, Ropemaker of Chatham Dockyard, his freehold house adjoining latter, occupied by [      ] Goldie, for ever. To William Beale of Gillingham, Joiner in Chatham Dockyard, his own house adjoining latter, for ever.
   Appoints Thomas Blunden of New Brompton, Victualler and Samuel Bristow of Fox Lane, Shipwright, executors; they get £2 each for their troubles.
   Witnesses: George Acworth, Solicitor, Chatham, Mary Brindly and George Coulson, Clerk to Mr Acworth
   Proved 24th August 1838

94. Chest Tomb

TO THE MEMORY OF
DINAH ELLIOTT
BORN MARCH 30th 1784
DIED FEBY. 2nd 1834
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH ELLIOTT
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
FORMERLY OF BROMPTON HOUSE
WHO DIED THE 28th APRIL 1860
AGED 82 YEARS

Tablet attached to the Ledger
BENEATH IS ENTOMBED
THE BODY OF EVELINA JANE CHAMBERS
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF STAFF SURGEON
JOHN AND ROSETTA CHAMBERS
WHO DIED 11th SEPTEMBER 1844 IN THE
13th YEAR OF HER AGE
SHE ENDEARED HERSELF TO ALL
WHO KNEW HER BY HER AMIABLE ABILITIES
AND LOVELY MANNERS
THE EVENT THIS TABLET
COMMEMORATES OCCURRED
DURING THE ABSENCE OF HER FRIENDS
IN THE WEST INDIES WHEN THE KINDNESS
OF A FRIEND PERMITTED HER
REMAINS TO BE PLACED WITHIN THIS VAULT

Elizabeth Elliott Charity, Baldwin, Chronicles of Gillingham, p. 143 She left £50 in Consols for the deserving poor, and for the repair of her grave in the Old Cemetery.

95. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
SUSANNAH
DAUGHTER OF QUARTER MASTER SERGEANT
THOMAS FRASER
ROYAL SAPPERS & MINERS
AND OF ELLEN HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 18th
OF OCTOBER 1847 AGED 13 YEARS
ALSO OF
JANE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 27th OF SEPTEMBER 1847
AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
MRS ELLEN FRASER
WHO DIED DEC. 5th 1851 AGED 38 YEARS

96. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
CATHERINE WIFE OF
MR. JOHN AMATUCK
WHO DIED JULY 11th 1818 AGED 42 YEARS
ELIZABETH AMATUCK
DIED DEC. 17th 1831 AGED 1 YEAR
ALSO CHARLOTTE AMATUCK
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE CHILDREN
DIED AUGUST 21st 1832 AGED 35 YEARS

97. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JOHN CHAMBERS
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 8th 1826
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO
ANN CHAMBERS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 27th 1833
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO ONE SON WHO DIED IN INFANCY
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
MARY CHAMBERS
WIFE OF
JOHN CHAMBERS
WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1853
AGED 50 YEARS
MARY ANN CHAMBERS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 15th 1845
AGED 4 YEARS
SARAH SOPHIA CHAMBERS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 15th 1849
AGED 11 YEARS

98. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MRS. BASSETT BEAR
WHO DIED 20th JUNE 1818 AGED 25 YEARS
"I in Prime of Life, I was cut off,
I could no longer stay,
Because my Saviour thought it best,
To call me hence away"
EDWARD BASSETT BEAR
DIED 7th DECEMBER 1844 AGED 3 YEARS
MARY MAYNARD
DIED 8th JULY 1849 AGED 10 WEEKS
GEORGE MAYNARD
DIED 21st AUGUST 1851 AGED 4 YEARS

Rear
FRANCES JANE TONKIN
DIED 11th SEPTEMBER 1833 AGED 10 YEARS
ELIZABETH TONKIN
DIED 30th SEPTEMBER 1838 AGED 10 YEARS

99. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LAURA MARY HARDING
OBT. 7th APRIL 1829 AET. 18 WEEKS
WILLIAM AUSTIN ELLIS
DIED 27th JULY 1829 AET. 19 YEARS
ALSO MR. WILLIAM ELLIS
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
OBT. 20th JANUARY 1847 AET. 69 YEARS

100. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF MR. THOMAS COOMBER
SENR. OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED DECEMBER 14th
1806 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO TWO CHILDREN NATHANIEL RICHARD
AND SARAH JEMIMA WHO DIED INFANTS
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. REBECCA COOMBER DIED 1818 AGED 64 YEARS
SHE LEFT ISSUE
FOUR SONS AND THREE DAUGHTERS
VIZ
THOMAS REBECCA
WILLIAM ANN
SAMUEL &
NATHANIEL ELIZABETH

Thomas Coomber, 1793 Universal British Directory, Grocer

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M.I.S NOS. 101 TO 200 OF ST MAGDALENE CHURCH, GILLINGHAM TRANSCRIBED BY D.L. WILLIAMS FROM A LISTINGS BY CAPTAIN CONNOLLY R.E. IN 1862

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Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary Magdalene Church, Gillingham recorded in 1862 by
Captain Connolly, Royal Engineers. Concise Wills and other notes added by D.E. Williams 2015.

M.I.s numbers 101 to 200

101. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
MR. PHILIP VINE
OF THE COUNTY OF SOUTHAMPTON
WHO DIED JAN. 7th 1825
AGED 71 YEARS

102. Headstone and Foot Stone

SARAH
WIFE OF GEORGE DADD, ROPEMAKER
FORMERLY THE WIFE OF WILLIAM BATTY
DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL THE 10th 1785
AGED 31 YEARS
"Farewell Dear Husband, I am gone before,
To Pave the Way and pay Kind Nature's Cure,
You soon must Follow, for you Cannot stay,
Our Saviour calls and you must then Obey"

103. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. MELCHISEDEC JONES
MASTER RIGGER OF
H. M. DOCKYARD AT CHATHAM
WHO DIED THE 31st DAY OF DEC. 1818
AGED 54 YEARS

104. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LIEUT. THOMAS HALLIFAX
LATE OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY DRIVERS
WHO DIED THE 10th MARCH 1809
AGED 25 YEARS

105. Headstone

HERE LIES THE REMAINS OF
JAMES F. CLIFFORD, ESQ.
FIFTH SON OF THE
HON. THOMAS CLIFFORD
OF TIXALL IN THE COUNTY
OF STAFFORD AND CHIEF CLERK
IN THE TREASURER
OF THE NAVY AT CHATHAM,
WHO HAVING PERFORMED
THE VARIOUS DUTIES
OF THE NAVY PAY OFFICE
AT PLYMOUTH, SHEERNESS,
LONDON AND CHATHAM
UNIVERSALLY RESPECTED
AND BELOVED BY EVERY CLASS
OF SOCIETY FOR 33 YEARS
DIED 18th APRIL 1833 AGED 59 YEARS
LAMENTED BY THE POOR
AND A LARGE CIRCLE
OF ACQUAINTENCES
"Blessed are the Dead, who die in the Lord,
For their Works follow them"
R.I.P.

106. Headstone

TO THE MEMORY OF
PHILIP RICHARDS
SON OF PHILIP AND MARY RICHARDS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 13th OF AUGUST 1817
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM LAVERS RICHARDS
WHO DIED AUGUST THE 30th 1818
AGED 1 YEAR AND 4 MONTHS
ALSO
MRS. MARY CHADDOCK
DAUGHTER OF P. & M. RICHARDS
DIED 19th MAY 1820 AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO
HER INFANT SON G.M. CHADDOCK
AGED 3 WEEKS
ALSO
MR. WM. LAVERS
DIED AUGUST 2nd 1820 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO
MRS. MARTHA DADLY
DAUGHTER OF P. AND M. RICHARDS WHO DIED
JULY 31st 1821 AGED 21 YEARS

107. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN SHINDLER
WHO DIED THE 31st OF AUGUST 1860
AGED 64 YEARS
JOHN SON OF
JOHN AND ELIZABETH SHINDLER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 27th DEC. 1824
AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO OF JOHN SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 18th OF AUGUST 1826
AGED 2 MONTHS
ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF AUGUST 1853
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO OF ROBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
LATE OF CHATHAM, SOLICITOR
WHO DIED THE 17th OF MARCH 1858
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO OF THOMAS LAST SURVIVING SON OF THE
ABOVE LATE OF HER MAJESTY'S CUSTOMS, LONDON
WHO DIED THE 6th OF SEPTEMBER 1860
AGED 39 YEARS

John Shindler, 1838 Wright's Directory, Butcher

108. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
HENRY ST. JOHN
THE BELOVED SON OF
WILLIAM AND JANE ST. JOHN
WHO DIED ON THE 27th DAY
OF MARCH 1849
IN THE 22nd YEAR OF HIS AGE

109. Headstone

MR.
WILLIAM BATTY
BOATSWAIN OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP
ORFORD DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1782
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM JAMES BATTY SON OF
WILLIAM AND SARAH BATTY
DIED IN HIS INFANCY
JAMES SON OF WILLM. & SARAH BATTY
DIED JANUARY 19th 1785 AGED ONE YEAR

110. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ELIZABETH PERRY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MR. ISAAC PERRY
OF CHATHAM
AN AFFECTIONATE DAUGHTER OF
MR. JOHN CARTER
OF GILLINGHAM
WHO DIED JANUARY 22nd 1857
AGED 42 YEARS
"And I heard a Voice from Heaven saying,
Unto me, write, Blessed are the Dead which,
Die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea, saith,
The Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours"

111. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SUSANNA MARY WIFE OF
MR. EDWARD CARTER
WHO DIED THE 11th MAY 1850
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO
SUSANNA MARY DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN INFANCY

112. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. ISABELLA WIFE OF
MR. JOHN CARTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 15th OF JANUARY 1820
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO THREE OF THEIR CHILDREN VIZ
MARY 7 MONTHS
WILLIAM AGED 15 MONTHS
HENRY 3 WEEKS
JAMES CARTER DIED THE
9th DAY OF MAY 1822 AGED 10 YEARS
ALSO
ANN SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
MR. JAMES CARTER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 9th 1855 AGED 69

113. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF
MR. GREGORY ROCKCLIFFE
WHO DIED 27th JUNE 1802
AGED 33 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"

114. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF MARY
WIFE OF WILLM. HARWOOD
SHIPWRIGHT IN HIS MAJESTY'S DOCKYARD,
CHATHAM WHO DIED 23rd DEC. 1820
AGED 41 YEARS

115. Headstone and Iron Railings

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH SMITH
WHO DIED 23rd OF OCT. 1830
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO
EMILY PARRY
WHO DIED 12th OF MARCH 1822
AGED 11 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE WYATT PARRY
WHO DIED 2nd OF FEBRUARY 1843
IN THE 36th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"O ! May I meet him in that World above,
Where all is Peace and Harmony and Love"
ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF
WILLIAM TYLER
AND FORMERLY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
GEORGE WYATT PARRY WHO DIED THE
7th OF DECEMBER 1851 AGED 58 YEARS

Rear
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE PARRY
OF BROMPTON
WHO DIED 26th JULY 1853
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH PARRY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th OF SEPTEMBER 1856
AGED 78 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated1st February 1843
George Wyatt Parry, Brewer, Cannon Street, Chatham
   All of his estate to his wife, Mary Ann, for ever.
   Appoints wife and father, George Parry of Gillingham (also a Brewer), executors.
   Witnesses: James White, Brewer of Chatham and H. Wickham, Solicitor of Strood.
Codicil , same date.
   The father George, 30 shares in the London and Counties Bank. His brewing business to his wife and his father, to carry on business, jointly. To his father and mother, Sarah, £100 per annum out of the brewing profits, for their lives. Remaining income to his wife. Rest of will confirmed
   Witnesses: as above
   Proved9th March 1843

116. Ledger

LIEUT JOHN JOYCE OF THE
ROYAL NAVY
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 15th MARCH 1802
IN THE 42nd YEAR OF HIS AGE

117. Double Headstone

HERE
LYETH YE BODY
OF ALEX. MILLER
OF THIS PARISH
GENT. WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 26th OCT.
1741 AGED 27 YEARSHERE
LIES THE BODY OF
ELIZTH. MILLER
WIFE OF ALEXANDER
MILLER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER THE 22nd 1706
AGED 62 YEARS
(I presume that Alexander is the son of Elizabeth?)

118. Double Headstone

HERE HERE
LIETH THE BODY OF ALSO LIETH
SAMUEL THE BODY OF ANN
GLASIER OF GLASIER LATE WIFE
THIS PARISH WHO OF JACOB CRESSFELL
DEPARTED THIS LIFE OF THIS PARISH SHE
JUNE YE 10th 1736 DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AGED 33 YEARS AUGUST THE 9th 1746
AGED 43 YEARS

119. Double Headstone, Left Side Blank

HERE
LIETH YE BODY OF
WILLM. CRESSFIELD
THE SON OF
JACOB CRESSFIELD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE JULY THE 23rd
1744 AGED 2 YEARS

120. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
ROBERT SPRAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB. THE 12th 1780
AGED 10 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS
ALSO
MRS. ELIZABETH MARROTT
DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY THE 10th 1784
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO MRS. ELIZABETH ROGERS
WHO DIED ON THE 20th DAY OF DECEMBER 1812
AGED 75 YEARS

121. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MALCOLM SELLERS
WHO DIED APRIL 23rd 1829
AGED 45 YEARS
"For all flesh is as grass, and all the
Glory of Man as the flowers of the grass, The
Grass withereth and the flowers thereof
Falleth away" 1st Ep. Of Peter C1 V24
ALSO CAROLINE THE WIFE OF
MR. ROBERT ALLEN R.N.
AND FORMERLY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 26th 1844
AGED 64 YEARS

122. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS WOOLLETT
WHO DIED 17th SEPTEMBER 1831
AGED 76
ALSO OF
SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 13th OCTOBER 1829
AGED 72

123. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH CORDWELL
WHO DIED 6th AUGUST 1837
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM ADAMS
FORMER HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
AND LATE MASTER SMITH OF THE
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT AT CHATHAM
WHO DIED 21st DECEMBER 1829
AGED 45 YEARS

124. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. EDWARD AYERST
LIEUT. OF HIS MAJESTY'S SLOOP SPARROW
WHO DIED ON HIS PASSAGE TO THE
WEST INDIES ON THE 5th DAY OF
DECEMBER 1807 AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO OF SARAH ANN
DAUGHTER OF
FRANCIS & SARAH ANN AYERST
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED ON THE 23rd DAY
OF APRIL 1811 AGED 5 WEEKS
JAMES SMITH SON OF THE ABOVE
FRANCIS & SARAH ANN AYERST
DIED THE 24th DECEMBER 1823 AGED 2 YEARS
AND 9 MONTHS
MR FANCIS AYERST
DIED THE 28th OF NOVEMBER 1829
AGED 49 YEARS
SARAH ANN AYERSY WIFE OF THE
SAID FRANCIS AYERST DIED THE
26th OF APRIL 1831 AGED 40 YEARS

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ELIZABETH
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE BEFORE NAMED
FRANCIS & SARAH ANN AYERST
DEPARTED THIS LIFE OB THE 12th DAY OD MARCH
18400 IN THE 14th YEAR OF HER AGE

125. Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR RICHARD PHILLIPS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 7th OF JULY 1828
IN THE 66th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO MRS ELIZABETH PHILLIPS
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
MR RICHARD PHILLIPS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th OF MAY 1831 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE MELLIN WHO DIED
THE 11th OF JANUARY 1830 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO RICHD. PHILLIPS MELLIN WHO DIED
THE 15th OF JANUARY 1830 AGED 16 MONTHS
ALSO MR JOSEPH MELLIN WHO DIED 2nd ,MARCH 1849
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN OF JOSEPH AND
MARY ANN MELLIN
MARY ANN DIED 20th JANUARY 1849 IN THE 17th YEAR OF HER AGE
GEORGE JAMES DIED 22nd SEPTEMBER 1839 AGED 2 YEARS
JARVIS RICHARD JOHN DIED 10th APRIL 1844 AGED 11 MONTHS
ANNA JANE DIED 11th APRIL 1844 IN THE 4th YEAR OF HER AGE
FRANCIS JARVIS DIED 13th APRIL 1845 AGED 10 YEARS
SUSANNA SELINA DIED 20th OCT. 1850 AGED 3 YEARS
JOHN EDWARD DIED 3rd MARCH 1851 AGED 16 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated16th August 1821 and 20th May 1838
Richard Phillips, of Brompton, House Carpenter
   To wife Elizabeth, all his freehold and leasehold houses in Brompton, Gillingham, Rochester, Chatham and elsewhere, for ever, or term of leases. Also to her, his cash, investments, money due on mortgage, stock in trade, household goods, furniture, plate, linen and residue. She is executor.
   Witnesses: J. Stephens, M.S. Stephens and John Mole
   Proved 22nd September 1828
Joseph Mellin, of Boxley, Gentleman, formerly Shoe Seller in Brompton, (1793 Universal British Directory).
   To wife Mary Ann and friends, Frederick Huggett of Ramsgate, Silversmith and William Maplesden Noakes of Shorne, Gentleman, all of his real estate, in Chatham and Gillingham and elsewhere, for lifetime of wife, upon trust.
   Rents, after expenses to his wife for her life. After her death, After her death, upon further trust, for his children, Mary Ann, John Edward, Francis Jarvis and George James. Provision has already been made for his other children, Elizabeth Dale, Charlotte Vaughan and Joseph Phillips Mellin.
   Rest and residue, to his wife, she is executor.
   Witnesses: Edward Noakes, Gentleman, Thomas Bowsa, Farmer, Shorne and John Medhurst, Labourer, Shorne.
   Proved 3rd December 1849

126. Low Headstone

ANNY ELIZABETH WILKINS
DIED THE 31st AUGUST 1793
AGED 7 MONTHS

127. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
MRS JANE KEARLY
WIFE OF MR JOSEPH KEARLY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 21st AUGUST 1800
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR JOSEPH KEARLY
DIED THE 9th DAY OF JANUARY 1811
AGED 69 YEARS
"In brief to speak thy Praises, let this suffice,
Thou wert a Wise, most Loving Modest wife,
Of children careful, to thy neighbours Kind,
A worthy Mother and of a Liberal Mind"

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 26th October 1810
Joseph Kearly of Brompton, Gentleman, formerly Blacksmith, (1793 Universal British Directory)
   Nephew Richard Kearly, now living with him, is executor. To nephew James Kearly, of Peterborough, Hair Dresser, £500; to nephew, Henry Hickes, a bond from John Pickering for £300; to Ann Pickering, wife of John, of London, Tailor, £500; to Jane Wilkins, wife of the late Daniel, Brazier, £10; to their daughters, Jane Caroline and Tamson, £5 each.
   Residue to nephew Richard Kearly, for ever.
   Witnesses: Richard Phillips, William Whittle and J. Simmons
   Proved 23rd January 1811

128. Headstone and two Body Stones

TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ELIZABETH TUKE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 29th OF APRIL 1824
AGED 61 YEARS

Rear
TO THE MEMORY OF
DR ROBERT NEWBERRY
OF HIS MAJESTY'S ROYAL NAVY
LATE OF THE PARISH OF UPCHURCH
IN THIS COUNTY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 21st DAY OF DECEMBER 1824
AGED 66 YEARS
HE LIVED RESPECTED AND DIED LAMENTED
ALSO MRS SARAH NEWBERRY
OF THE PARISH OF ST. GEORGE
HANOVER SQUARE
ELDEST SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 17th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1825
IN THE 61st YEAR OF HER AGE

129. Headstone

TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF THOMAS BRETT DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 2nd APRIL 1764 AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO TWO CHILDREN
THOMAS AGED 3 MONTHS
& ANN 13 YEARS
THOMAS BRETT DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 29th DECEMBER
1745 AGED 72 YEARS
REBECCA BRETT DEPARTED THIS LIFE
6th JANUARY 1766 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE LATE THOMAS BRETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 1st FEBRUARY 1768
IN THE 85th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO THOMAS BRETT HUSBAND TO THE
ABOVE DIED THE 20th DAY OF DECEMBER 1773
AGED 53 YEARS

130. Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone

TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS REBECCA WIFE OF
MR THOMAS SUGDEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 21st APRIL 1792
AGED 37 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
ALSO FOUR OF THEIR CHILDREN VIZ
YEARS MONTHS
THOMAS BRETT 0 7
REBECCA BRETT 2 5
WILLIAM " 0 10
RICHARD " 3 DAYS
HERE ALSO LIES MR THOMAS SUGDEN
HUSBAND TO THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 31st OCTOBER 1805 AGED 54 YEARS

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SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM NAYLOR
LATE OF THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 14th OCTOBER 1827
IN THE 35th YEAR OF HIS AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 1st March 1802
Thomas Sugden, of Brompton, Gentleman.
   His own house in Garden Street, Brompton, to his sister, Mary Sugden, Spinster, for her life. After her death, then to his brother William for his life. After his death,then to his wife, Sarah, for life. After her death, then shared equally among her children, if any are dead, then to their children, for ever.
   Brother William can during life of his sister , Mary, live in the house with his family, paying reasonable rent to his sister.
   To brother William and friends, James Kincaid of Gillingham, Gentleman and Richard Brown of Rochester, Caulker, £600 in 5% annuities in Bank of England and £200 on bond, owed by nephew William Sugden, Junior, upon trust. Trustees to pay sister, Mary dividends for her life. After her death, they are to pay from £500 of the stock, dividends to his brother, William for his life. After his death, this will be shared equally among his children. The remaining £100 and the debt of £200, after death of his sister, upon trust, to pay brother Abraham, dividends and interest, for life. After his death, the money to be transferred equally among his children.
   To sister, Mary the use of all his household goods, except the plate, for life. After her death then to brother William, absolutely.
   His silver waiter, silver quart tankard and silver pint can to brother William.
   His silver butter boats and two silver goblets to brother Abraham. Residue of silver plate to sister Mary.
   £200 4% annuities in Bank of England, to his "faithful servant" Ann Coves and his gold watch, with chain and seal, plus £10 for mourning.
   To brothers William and Abraham, £20 each for mourning; £5 each to his executors for mourning.
   Residue of personal estate and effects, after expenses, to sister, Mary.
   William Sugden , James Kincaid and Richard Brown are executors.
   Witnesses: Pierce Edgcumbe, Edward Manclark and D. B. Lewis
Codicil dated 5th May 1806
   He had appointed James Kincaid and Richard Brown and brother, William, executors and trustees and gave them £5 each for mourning. He now revokes the appointment of the first two and their £5 legacy. His brother William and servant Ann Coves have died since will was made, Their legacies and that of brother Abraham, are to go into his personal estate and will go to sister, Mary.
   Witnesses: D. B. Lewis and Ann Ringsman
Codicil dated 29th October 1805
   He had devise, after death of sister, Mary, brother William, sister in law, Sarah, the house in Garden Street, to all the children of brother William. He now revokes this. The house now goes to all the daughters of bother William, or their children, if any are dead, equally shared.
   Witnesses: J.H.S. Dickens, Clerk to Messrs Twopenny, Attorneys, Rochester, Ann Ringsman, Servant to Mr Sugden and T. Dickens.
   Proved 24th December 1805

131. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HOGBEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
23rd OF NOVEMBER 1730
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO FOUR OF HIS CHILDREN
AND FOUR GRANDCHILDREN (sic)?

132. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN PAYNE
LATE FOREMAN OF THE SHIPWRIGHTS
IN HIS MAJESTY'S DOCK YARD
AT CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 7th 1833 AGED 49 YEARS
LEAVING AN ISSUE OF FOUR SONS
AND SEVEN DAUGHTERS
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY
THE VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
OF THE OFFICERS AND WORKMEN
IN THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT
TO PRESERVE THE REMEMBRANCE OF ONE
WHOSE AMIABLE CHARACTER WAS
HIGHLY ESTEEMED
AND WHOSE DEATH HAS BEEN
DESERVIDLY REGRETTED
"Blest are the Man of Peace,
Whose Hearts and Hopes are one,
Whose Kind Designs to Serve and Please,
This all their Actions run"

133. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES ROBINSON
LATE FIRST LIEUT. OF H. M. SHIP
BULWARK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th JAN. 1821 AGED 45 YEARS

134. Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
MR TIMOTHY GRATH
OF THE QUEEN'S HEAD INN, BROMPTON IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1841
AGED 36 YEARS

135. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK SON OF
RICHARD & MARGARET FREELAND
WHO DIED AT SPITHEAD
ON BOARD H. M. S. SCEPTRE FEBRUARY 25th 1810
AGED 14 YEARS
ALSO FOUR OF THEIR CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO RICHARD THEIR SON WHO DIED
FEBRUARY 18th 1826 AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF
MR THOMAS FREELAND
WHO DIED JUNE 1st 1830 AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO SARAH GOULD FREELAND
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1831 AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO SARAH SHALLO
WHO DIED 20th MAY 1840
AGED 2 YEARS AND NINE MONTHS

1838 Wight's Directory, Thomas Freeland, Farmer.

136. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE FREELAND
WHO DIED AT SHEERNESS
ON THE 21st DAY OF MARCH 1845
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK
SON OF
CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK
AND ELEANOR FREELAND
WHO DIED ON THE 19th DAY OF APRIL
1846 AGED ONE YEAR AND NINE MONTHS
ALSO MARGARET WIFE OF
RICHARD FREELAND WHO DIED
AUGUST 9th 1849 AGED 72 YEARS

1838 Wright's Directory, Richard Freeland, Tallow Chandler

137. Chest Tomb, Armorial Crest on Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
LEONARD PETER STAFF, ESQ.
LATE OF MILTON NEXT GRAVESEND
ALDERMAN OF THE SAID PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 16th
1853 AGED 63 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which died in the
Lord, from henceforth, Yea, saith the Spirit,
That they may rest from their Labours and
Their Works do follow them"

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SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR LEONARD STAFF
LATE OF BROMPTON WHO DIED THE 8th OF SEPT. 1817
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO MRS JUDITH STAFF
WIFE OF THE ABOVE LATE OF MILTON NEXT GRAVESEND
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF NOV. 1831
AGED 65 YEARS
"Memento Mori"

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SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM STAFF
THIRD SON OF MR LEONARD PETER AND FANNY STAFF
WHO DIED 24th FEBY. 1839
AGED 18 YEARS

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IN MEMORY OF
LEONARD PETER
SON OF
MR LEONARD
PETER STAFF
AND FANNY HIS WIFE
OF MILTON NEXT GRAVESEND
WHO DIED 2nd OF APRIL 1832
AGED 15 YEARS
"Resurgam"

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IN MEMORY OF
MATTHEW
STAINTON SON OF
MR LEONARD
PETER STAFF
WHO DIED 11th OCT. 1824
AGED 1 YEAR
AND 10 MONTHS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 6th August 1817 and 12th April 1853
Leonard Staff of Brompton, Shipwright.
To wife Judith, all his estate, except £500 which is to be invested in the Public Funds, the interest from this is to be paid to wife, Judith for her lifetime. After her death, to son Leonard Peter, £10 from the £500; the £490 left to his daughters, Susannah and Sarah Ann, equally shared. Wife is executor with Peter Brames, Nuseryman and John Nelloth of Sheerness.
Witnesses: George Mitchell and George Scott
Proved 21st October 1817
Leonard Peter Staff of Gravesend, Gentleman.
All of his estate to wife, Jamey, she is executor.
Witnesses: George Edward Sharland, Solicitor, Gravesend and Elizabeth Hawkings, Servant to Mr Staff.
Proved 6th May 1853

138. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
SOPHIA THE WIFE
OF
THOMAS QUARRINGTON OF LUTON
WHO DIED SEPT. 20th 1820 AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS QUARRINGTON
WHO DIED AUGUST 6th 1836 AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO OF
THOMAS NIXON QUARRINGTON
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN HIS INFANCY
ALSO OF SOPHIA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANY. 25Th 1828 AGED 11 YEARS

139. Headstone

IN MEMORY
OF THOMAS DENTON WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE DEC. 10th 1801 AGED 50 YEARS
"My hour has come and Angels round one wait,
To take me to their glorious happy state,
Where free from sickness, death and every pain,
I shall with God in endless pleasures reign,
Transporting thought ! Then dear wife adieu,
I feel no sorrow but in leaving you,
Compelled by frequent sickness to complain,
You strove to lessen and assuage my pain,
Adieu dear wife ! O ! spare
Thy flood of grief and of thy health take care,
The time is short till we shall meet again,
With Christ to share the Glories of his Reign"

140. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN VINE
WHO DIED 22nd JANUARY 1813
AGED 62 YEARS
MARY VINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 31st MARCH 1820
AGED 66 YEARS
RICHARD VINE SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 27th JUNE 1827
AGED 47 YEARS
MARY ANN CAMPBELL VINE
DIED 3rd JANUARY 1829
AGED 18 YEARS

141. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS BREAREY
GUNNER IN THE R. N. WHO DIED
ON THE 30th DAY OD AUGUST 1814
AGED 49 YEARS

142. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM CARR
WHO DIED 8th JULY 1822 AGED 69 YEARS

143. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
MARY FLASHMAN
A SINCERE CHRISTIAN
WIFE OF WM. FLASHMAN OF CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 6th 1815
IN THE 44th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF THREE CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
GEORGE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 16th 1803 AGED 3 MONTHS
HARRIET JANE APRIL 4th 1809 AGED 3 YEARS
HARRIET OCT. 29th 1810 AGED 7 WEEKS
ALSO WILLIAM FLASHMAN WHO DIED
JANUARY THE 30th 1818 AGED 50 YEARS
HE DIED IN PEACE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 21st November 1817
William Flashman, of Chatham
   To his children, William Edward, aged 15, George aged 13, Mary Geogiana, 9 and Sarah Jane, 6, his property equally shared, this consists: freehold house in Hammond Place, Chatham, part of a house in Modbury, Devon and all his funded property,(£400), in 5% annuities and all personal estate. Appoints David Roberts, Shop Keeper of Modbury, "who married a half sister of my mother and William Hone, Esquire, my brother in, law, Lieutenant in the Royal Navy, now on half pay, residing at Gosport", executors and guardians of his children. They to have custody of his property.
   Witness: William Palmer, Peter Reynolds and Stephen Devr. Colet
   Proved 20th February 1818

144. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF MR CHARLES ELPHICK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY
THE 17th 1801 AGED 33 YEARS

145. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
FRANCES JANE ROBSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 2nd DAY OF AUGUST 1844
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO OF
MATTHEW ROBSON
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 5th DAY OF NOV. 1847
AGED 68 YEARS

146. Headstone

HERE LYETH YE BODY OF
THOS. JEFFRIES
GUNNER WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE JULY YE 8th
1725 AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LIES
PHILLIS HIS WIFE AND SIX
CHILDREN

147. Chest Tomb

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
THOMAS JEFFRIES OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 25th
OCTOBER 1747 IN THE 60th YEAR
OF HIS AGE
HERE ALSO LIETH THE BODY OF
JANE SHE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 9th AUGST.
1748 AGED 48 YEARS

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HERE LIETH THE BODY OF ELIZTH.
THE WIFE OF THOMAS JEFFRIES OF
THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED YS LIFE
THE 13th DAY OF APRIL 1742
AGED 54 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 29th October 1747
Thomas Jeffries of Gillingham, Shipwright.
n A marriage settlement dated 25th February 1743, between himself, his "now wife", Jane, then Jane Philpott, widow, Francis Pigot of Gillingham, Vicar and Thomas Holmden, Fisherman, the testator did covenant that in case his wife survived him, she should have soon after his death, one third of all household goods and stock in trade and other things, or £50 in lieu.
He has for some time carried on the trade of Rope Maker with William Greenstreet, Rope Maker, a business which wife Jane carried on before their marriage. He now gives her his share in the business and money due from the business. He also gives her the lease of the rope ground when business is carried on by his wife. She should, by her will, release to his son Thomas, the one third of his household goods and all dower rights. To son Thomas, his real estate and residue of personal estate, upon condition that his widow continues to live in his house as long as she remains his widow, paying no rent, if she chooses to live in another house, son Thomas will pay her rent (out of testator's house) to her, this not to exceed £6. Son Thomas is executor.
Witnesses: Francis Pigot, William Martin and Thomas Tomlyn. Proved: 23rd November 1747

148. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BLACK
LATE QUARTER MASTER SERGEANT
OF THE ROYAL SAPPERS AND MINERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 7th OF OCTOBER 1829
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO
ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN BLACK
WHO DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1856
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH ANN WELLS
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th AUGUST 1856
AGED 8 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS

149. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF MR ROBT. MOORE
LATE MASTER MAST MAKER IN
HIS MAJESTY'S YARD, CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 25th MAY 1804
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 2nd SEPTEMBER 1810
AGED 55 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 27th March 1804
Robert Moore of Gillingham.
   To wife, Sarah, all personal estate for life. After her death, or remarriage, and if his daughter is unmarried, she shall have the interest of £200 3% annuities and his household goods and furniture, etc., for as long as she remains single.
   Rest and residue, after wife's death or remarriage, and when his youngest child is 21, estate to be equally divided among his children, John, Robert, Sarah, William and George.
   Household goods and furniture given to daughter also to be shared among all children, after wife's death or remarriage, when his daughter, Sarah marries or in case of her death, before then, to be shared among his children. Wife and William Plunkeet?, of H.M. Dockyard, Chatham , Gentleman are executors.
   Witnesses: J. Vinall, Master Bricklayer, Brompton and W, Farmer, Gentleman of Brompton.
   Proved 19th July 1804. Power reserved to Plunkeet.

150. Chest Tomb

MR HARTLEY LARKIN
DIED 1st JULY 1803 AGED 87 YEARS
MANY YEARS FOREMAN AFLOAT OF
HIS MAJESTY'S DOCK YARD CHATHAM
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH MARY JANE WIFE OF
MR. HARTLEY LARKIN, GENT.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 27th OF
JANUARY 1782 AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO ANN LARKIN DIED THE 27th
OF APRIL 1763 AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO MARY HICKS DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 25th OF MAY 1776 AGED 29 YEARS
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER TO THE ABOVE
MR LARKIN
HENRY HARTLEY ALLAN
WHO DIED 19th DECEMBER 1822
AGED 3 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
LARKIN ALLAN WHO DIED 20th OF MAY
1823 AGED 5 MONTHS

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MRS SUSANNA
CATTARNS WIFE OF
MR JOHN CATTARNS
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
16th OF NOV. 1791 IN THE
48th YEAR OF HER AGE
"Not faithless but believing,
a friend indeed,
And to her neighbours,
When they were in need,
A good mother,
Wife and child,
As such she lived,
In fear of God,
As such she died"

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"Stop here my friends and view this place,
And see how many here lies in this piece of ground,
Some good some bad lives while on Earth have spent,
But God grant all Mankind time to Repent"

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 1st February 1794
Hartley Larkin of Chatham, Gentleman
   His two thirds share in 7 copy-hold houses on west side of St. John's Street, Hackney, occupied by Stephen Simmons, Richard Ward, John Williamson, John Goldsmith , James Dalton, William Weston and Joseph Effingham, subject to an annuity of £60, to grandson, Hartley Hickes of Chatham. To daughter, Elizabeth Larkin, of Chatham, for life, an annuity of £60 from the above houses. His 5 copy-hold houses also in St. John's Street, occupied by Thomas Wright, William Timewell, Joseph Gozzard, Ann Fernoth and William Starkie, one third of the income from theses is subject to an annuity of £30, to son in law John Cattarns, upon trust, until his youngest child by his late wife, Susannah, is 21. Until then the income from the latter properties to go towards their maintenance and education. When they are all 21, they will share this equally. Another third of the income from the latter properties To his daughter Ann wife of John Allen, of Chatham, for her life. After her death, the income equally shared by her children.
   To daughter, Elizabeth, for life, an annuity of £30, from one third of latter properties.
   His two houses in Gad's Hill, Gillingham, occupied by William Bray and John Dunn, to daughter, Elizabeth, for ever.
   Ready money, investments, household goods, furniture, residue, etc., after expenses are paid, to daughter Elizabeth for ever. She is executor.
   Witnesses: Henry Stroud, William Newall and William Jeffereys, Attorney of Chatham.
   Proved 4th July 1803

151. Headstone and Body Stone

TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. NICHOLAS IRYTZKOY
MIDSHIPMAN
IN HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY'S SHIP
ARCHIPELAGO
WHO DIED 15th OF OCTOBER 1813
AGED 19 YEARS

152. Ledger (This inscription was in Russian, which was kindly translated for me by Irina Fridman
of the Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre.)

NAVIGATOR GREGORY
IVANOVITCH IVANOV
OF THE RUSSIAN FLEET
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 25th 1813
AGED 21 YEARS
AND 8 DAYS

153. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
MRS FANNY BAILIE
WIFE OF HENRY BAILIE ESQ.
COMMODORE IN HIS IMPERIAL
RUSSIAN MAJESTY'S NAVY
WHO DIED ON THE 18th DAY
OF APRIL 1814 AGED 42 YEARS

154. Headstone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
HENRY G. HOGARTH
CAPTAIN LIEUTENANT OF THE
RUSSIAN NAVY
WHO DIED ON THE 17th DAY OF MAY 1813

155. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES
SON OF
CHARLES AND JANE PITCHER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 24th OF JANUARY 1851
AGED 9 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS

156. Small Headstone

IN
MEMORY
OF WALTER SON OF
WALTER WALLER OF SUTTON
VALENCE WHO DIED
DECEMBER THE 31st
1751
AGED 72 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 30th December 1751
Walter Waller, of Gillingham, Shipwright.
   All money and wages due from H.M. Dockyard, all household goods, etc., to "loving kinsman", John Waller, son of John Waller of Town Sutton, and £15; to Christopher, brother of John Waller, £15; to cousin John Waller, £15 and large house Bible; "to loving friend", Thomas Waller, Shipwright, £5 and all working tools; to friend John Whebb, a "chest in ye yard", dockyard?
   Brother John is executor. Desires an "handsome" burial and a headstone.
   Signs will with a mark.
   Witnesses: John Huggins, Jane Huggins and James Sanders
   Proved 4th March 1752

157. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF CHARLES
SON OF SAML. & ELIZTH. WYLES
WHO DIED 4th OF JANUARY 1815
AGED 3 YEARS & 6 MONTHS
ALSO ESTHER WYLES DIED
THE 3rd DAY OF APRIL 1825
AGED 11 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
ALSO MR. SAMUEL WYLES
DIED SEPTEMBER 19th 1846
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WYLES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED JANY.
24th 1848 AGED 64 YEARS

158. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN E. & SUSAN E. SHRUBB
DIED 13th JANUARY 1859
AGED 2 YEARS & I MONTH

159. Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JEMIMA JOSEPHA
WIFE OF JOHN MUDDLE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 25th OF FEBRUARY 1853
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JOHN MUDDLE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 31st MARCH 1859
IN THE 85th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO
LAURENTIA MUDDLE
SISTER OF THE ABOVE JOHN MUDDLE
WHO DIED THE 15th OF MAY 1861
IN THE 80th YEAR OF HER AGE

160. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
MRS HARRIET ELLIS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 8th SEPTEMBER
1856
AGED 55 YEARS
"While weeping o'er this grave I bend,
Which covers all that was my Friend,
My Saviour marks the tears I shed,
For Jesus wept o'er Lazarus dead"

161. Headstone and Body Stone

JOHN AND ROBERT
SONS OF HENRY CLEMENTS
OF BORDEN IN THIS COUNTY
JOHN DIED NOV. 26th 1779 Ad. 73 YEARS LEAVING
ISSUE BY SARAH BROOKER HIS WIFE
JOHN, THOMAS AND SARAH
ROBERT DIED UNMARRIED
JANY. 20Th 1781 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE ISSUE
DIED FEBY. THE 5th AGED 44 YEARS

162. Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. SARAH CHALK
ISSUE OF JOHN CLEMENTS SNR.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 27th
DAY OF JUNE 1812 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS CLEMENTS ISSUE
OF JOHN CLEMENTS SENR.
DIED 23rd JULY 1826 AGED 78 YEARS

163. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF JAMES COWDRY
DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1800
AGED 36 YEARS

164. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
FANNY SARAH
WIFE OF
WILLIAM JOHN CARTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th DAY OF OCTOBER 1857
AGED 54 YEARS

165. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
SARAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CAPTAIN SEXTON, E.I.C.S.
WHO DIED MAY 17th 1857
AGED 65

166. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF JOHN HOLMDEN
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
THE 11th OF OCTOBER 1749
AGED 35 YEARS
IN MEMORY
OF ELIZTH. SISSELL
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
THE 14th SEPT. 1768
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
IDEN ALICE DAUGHTER
OF EDWARD AND
LAURENTIA MUDDLE
DIED THE 28th JANY. 1770
AGED 6 MONTHS
ALSO ELIZ. SISSELL MUDDLE
DIED 21st JUNE 1771
AGED 7 MONTHS"Right Dear and Precious in his Light,
He always doth esteem,
The death of all his Holy ones,
Whatever men do deem"

Rear
WILLIAM MUDDLE DIED SEPT.
THE 26th 1780 AGED 5 YEARS
GEORGE MUDDLE DIED NOV.
THE 9th 1780 AGED 1 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
JOHN HOLMDEN DIED THE 3rd DAY OF
DECEMBER 1815 AGED 69 YEARS
MARY M. R. MUDDLE DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND MARY MUDDLE
DIED THE 22nd OF NOVEMBER 1849 AGED 5 YEARS
HENRY GEORGE MUDDLE
DIED FEBRUARY 6th 1853 AGED 5 MONTHS
PERCY WILLIAMS
DIED THE 17th OF JANUARY 1855 AGED 20 YEARS
GORDON WILLIAMS
DIED THE 18th OF MAY 1858 AGED 21 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 13th September 1768
Elizabeth Sissell, of Gillingham, Spinster.
   All of her estate to niece, Laurentia Holmden of Gillingham, Spinster; she is executor.
   Witnesses: Elizabeth Taylor, (mark of) and Thomas Tomlyn
   Proved 27th October 1768. Laurentia is now wife of Edward Muddle

167. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY
OF
MR. EDWARD MUDDLE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 7th OF OCTOBER 1821
IN THE 80th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO MRS LAURENTIA MUDDLE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE AND DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND IDEN HOLMDEN
DIED THE 2nd DAY OF APRIL 1831
AGED 83 YEARS
IDEN MUDDLE DIED THE 15th OF JANUARY
1854 IN THE 77th YEAR OF HER AGE
EDWARD MUDDLE DIED THE 17th OF
JANUARY 1857 IN THE 85th YEAR OF HIS AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 16th November 1819 and 12th February 1855
Edward Muddle of Gillingham, Shipwright.
   To wife, Laurentia, if she survives him, all of his estate. After her death, estate to be divided among his children, as follows: to sons Edward and John, his shipwright yard with wharf and hard attached and buildings, now in his own occupation, also the house adjoining the back of his own house, occupied by John Norman, also piece of meadow adjoining shipyard, and blacksmith's forge and kiln, in equal shares.
To son James, 2 houses adjoining his own house, occupied by Frederick Ruckert and Widow Hillard, with small chamber , occupied by testator over the kitchen of Ruckert's house, also use of a well at Norman's house.
   To daughter, Iden, 4 houses at the top of Gad's Hill, Gillingham, occupied by Widow Erith, JamesSmith, Robert Robertson and Nathaniel Osiger ?.
   To daughter, Laurentia, house occupied by her brother, John, adjoining house given to Iden. To daughter Elizabeth, wife of John Chenoweth, Agent of the Naval Hospital at Cape of Good Hope, house adjoining one given to Lauretia, occupied by Widow Loft.
   All his plate, linen, household furniture to his wife, but if she does not survive him, then divided equally among his children.
   Rest and residue, and personal estate, to his executors, debts and funeral costs, etc., to be paid , what remains to his executors equally shared. Sons, Edward, John and James are executors.
   Witnesses: Thomas Dulake, Edward Froud and Thomas Couves.
   Proved 9th July 1822

Edward Muddle of Gillingham, Gentleman.
   His share of Munstead House, occupied by himself, and 2 cottages adjoining the back of the latter, both occupied by James Wellar ? and piece of ground, now used as a garden, about 1 acre.
   Also a wharf and buildings occupied by John Adams, all near the bottom of Gad's Hill. His share of house in Waterside Lane,occupied by West, Haywood, Hawkings and Haywood and Masters. Also cottages on Gad's Hill, occupied by Isaac Linett and Durling, to his brother and sister, James and Laurentia for their lives. After their deaths, then to niece Anna Muddle daughter of brother, John. Residue, personal estate and household goods and furniture to brother and sister, James and Laurentia; after their deaths then to niece Anna.
   Nieces Anna and Elizabeth Muddle, both daughters of brother John are executors.
   Witnesses: James Tulvay?,Surgeon of Brompton and Matthew Stephens, Solicitor, Chatham
   Proved 17th September 1857

168. Headstone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LAURENTIA ALICE DAUGHTER OF
JOHN CHENOWETH, R. N.
AND ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF JUNE 1836
AGED 16 YEARS
"Then shall the dust return to the earth,
As it was; and the Spirit shall return unto,
God, who giveth it

In the will of Edward Muddle, (1819), John Chenoweth is described as , "Agent for H.M. Navy Hospital, Cape of Good Hope"

169. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY CECELIA
FOURTH DAUGHTER OF
CLARENCE AND JANE RHIND
WHO DIED 14th JULY 1856
AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO OF
JAMES BAIKIE
THEIR ELDEST SON WHO DIED
AT BOMBAY 21st OCTOBER 1855
AGED 36 YEARS
OF CLARENCE DONLEVY
THEIR SECOND SON WHO WAS
DROWNED OFF MACAO 29th SEPTEMBER
1842 AGED 22 YEARS
OF WILLIAM DOUGLAS
THEIR THIRD SON WHO DIED IN
SCOTLAND 1st DECEMBER 1854
AGED 30 YEARS
AND OF
ELEANOR JOHNSTONE LEWIS AND
EDWARD DOWNES WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY AND ARE BURIED IN
CHATHAM CHURCHYARD
ELEANOR WIDOW OF PETER SMITH, ESQ.
LIEUTENANT IN THE LATE ROYAL
ARTILLERY DRIVERS AND GRAND MOTHER
OF THE ABOVE NAMED CHILDREN OF
CLARENCE AND JANE RHIND
DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1858
AGED 80 YEARS

Clarence Rhind, of Chatham Hill, was a Clerk in H. M. Dockyard. (Bagshaw's Directory 1847)

170. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANNE CAROLINE ELDEST
DAUGHTER OF
ROBERT AND ANNE MARIA HOWES
WHO DIED THE 11th OF JANUARY 1818
AGED 5 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
ALSO OF MARY ANNE THIRD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 17th OF JANUARY 1830
AGED 2 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS

171. Chest Tomb

EDMUND LARKIN
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 25th OF NOVR.
1779 AGED 43 YEARS
CATHERINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 3rd OF JANY.
1821 AGED 77 YEARS
ANN PIKE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 24th OF OCTOBER 1796
AGED 26 YEARS
BETSY DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES AND ELIZABETH LARKIN
AND GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
EDMUND AND CATHERINE LARKIN
DIED THE 28th OF APRIL 1821
AGED 19 YEARS
MARY WIFE OF
WILLIAM ROFFWAY
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
EDMUND AND CATHERINE LARKIN
DIED THE 14th OF JUNE 1822
AGED 54 YEARS

Panel
IN MEMORY OF
MR. CHARLES LARKIN*
OF ROCHESTER
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 12th 1833
AGED 57

Panel
MRS
ELIZABETH LARKIN
DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1854
AGED 83 YEARS

Panel
NEAR THIS PLACE
JOHN WINSTON PIKE
(HUSBAND OF THE SAID
ANN PIKE)
WHO DIED 1st SEPTEMBER 1835
AGED 73 YEARS

Charles Larkin was an Auctioneer and an enthusiastic supporter of the 1832 Electoral Reform Bill. An obelisk, to his memory, was erected on Gad's Hill at Higham, which survives to this day.

172. Headstone and Body Stone

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
FAITH HURST
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 29th OF MAY 1777
AGED 80 YEARS
MR. CHRISTOPHER HODGEDOTT
DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER
THE 14th 1790 AGED 85 YEARS
& 10 MONTHS
MRS. MARY MARTIN DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER THE 14th 1792
AGED 72 YEARS
NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH THE BODY
OF EDMUND LARKIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOV. 25th 1779 AGED 43 YEARS

173. Headstone and Foot Stone

NEAR
THIS PLACE LIETH THE REMAINS
OF
MR EDWARD OWDEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF APRIL 1816
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
MR RICHARD TURPIN
WHO DIED ON THE 17th OF SEPTEMBER
1818 AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO
MRS CATHERINE RICH
WHO DIED ON THE 13th OF FEBRUARY
1853 AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO
MRS ANN HANDRYN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER 6th 1854
AGED 67 YEARS
SINCERELY REGRETTED AND BELOVED

Edward Owden, Tailor of Brompton, (1793 Universal British Directory)
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 10th September 1818
Richard Turpin of Brompton, Joiner
   To wife Ann his houses in Fort Pitt Street, Chatham and his own house in Brompton, for her life. After her death, then to his children in equal shares.
   Wife also has all monies, household goods and furniture and rest and residue for her and their children's support and for placing out apprentice when necessary. Wife and good friend Henry Hillard of Brompton, Shipwright, are executors.
   Witnesses: J. Stephens, C. Owden and Seth Simmons
   Proved 1st February 1819. Power reserved to Henry Hillard.

174. Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS WILLIAMS, BLACKSMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SUDDENLY JULY 13th 1794
AGED 37 YEARS
"Oh ! Reader, stop and drop a tear,
Think on the corpse that slumbers here,
And when you read the fate of Mee,
Think on the glass that runs for Thee,
Grieve not for me my bosom Friend,
Christ will be your husband & good Friend."
ALSO THOMAS COX, JUNR. DIED THE 27th JANY. 1807
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE LATE ROBERT TAW, GUNNER
AND FORMERLY WIFE OF THE ABOVE THOMAS WILLIAMS
AND THOMAS COX WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 17th OF
NOVEMBER 1843 AGED 75 YEARS
SHE WAS A FRIEND TO THE FATHERLESS CHILDREN AND
WIDOWS AND DESERVEDLY RESPECTED BY MANY FRIENDS
SHE DIED IN PEACE

Rear
IN
MEMORY OF ELIZABETH COX
WHO DIED THE 12th OF AUG. 1805 AGED 72 YEARS
THOMAS COX HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 19th SEPTEMBER 1807 AGED 69 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 24th January 1807 and 5th February 1807
Thomas Cox, Junior of Gillingham, Shipwright.
   After debts and funeral costs etc., are paid, all monies, wages due, household goods and furniture, etc., personal estate, real estate to wife Mary, for ever. She is executor.
   Witnesses; George Conquest, Richard Hillyer and Robert Bryant, Junior.
   Proved 18th December 1807

Thomas Cox, Senior, of Gillingham, Rope Maker.
   Executer is daughter in law, Mary widow of late son, Thomas. All of his estate, including wages from H. M. Dockyard, to her.
   Witnesses: Richard Hillyer and John Sommerton.
   Proved 18th December 1807

175. Headstone

IN MEMORY
OF WILLIAM BROWN
WHO DIED THE 26th OF OCTOBER 1752 AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE WHO DIED THE 22nd OF
SEPTEMBER 1788 AGED 68 YEARS
ELIZABETH WIFE OF WILLIAM BROWN
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 22nd OF JANUARY1791
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO THREE SONS OF THE ABOVE, TWO OF WHOM DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY, VIZ. THOMAS AND HENRY
DANIEL DIED THE 18th OF NOVEMBER 1801
AGED 18 YEARS

176. Headstone , Body Stone and Plain Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS HARTNELL
LATE SHIPWRIGHT IN H. M. YARD
CHATHAM
WHO DIED APRIL 23rd 1832 AGED 43 YEARS
AND OF SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1854 AGED 61 YEARS
"It is better to trust in the Lord than to
put confidence in Man"
ALSO TO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THE EXECUTION OF HIS DUTY
AS SEAMAN ON BOARD H. M. SHIP EREBUS
IN THE ILL FATED EXPEDITION UNDER
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN
HIS REMAINS LIE BURIED ON BEECHEY ISLAND
IN THE ARTIC SEAS
WHERE HIS SURVIVING SHIPMATES
PLACED THE FOLLOWING INSCRIPTION
"DIED JANY. 4Th 1846
JOHN HARTNELL, A. B.
H. M. SHIP EREBUS AGED 26 YEARS"
"Thus saith the Lord of Hosts, consider your ways"
ALSO THOMAS BROTHER OF THE
ABOVE AND LIKEWISE ONE OF THE CREW
OF THE UNFORTUNATE EREBUS WHOSE FATE
NO DISCOVERY HAS YET BEEN MADE
HE WAS BORN MARCH 12th 1823

A few decades ago the bodies of John Hartnell and another crewman, in an exercise of doubtful taste, were exhumed and pictures of the well preserved bodies, (buried in permanently frozen ground), were widely publicised.

177. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR LACKLAND MCMILLAN
LATE OF THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th JULY
1854
AGED 71 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 6th December 1845
Lachlan McMillan, Carpenter in the Royal Navy, now in H. M. Dockyard, Chatham.
To wife, Ann, all of his estate.
Witnesses: Thomas Nevill and Alexander Sullivan, Resident Householders of Chatham.
Affidavit 14th August 1854
Alexander Sullivan, retired Gunner, R. N., is sworn.
He confirms he was present, with the other witness, when testator signed will and that he and the other witness signed in testator's presence.
Proved 15th August 1854

178. Headstone

MARY CATHERINE
DAUGHTER OF G. & C. WEATHERALL
OF THIS PARISH
DIED 5th MAY 1800
AGED 3 YEARS

179. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
[SARAH] WIFE OF ISAAC CLARK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 22nd 1769
AGED [    ] YEARS
ALSO JAMES SON OF THE ABOVE WHO
DIED NOV. 177[   ] AGED [    ] YEARS
LIKEWISE JOSEPH SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 177[   ] AGED [    ] YEARS
GEORGE CLARK DIED APRIL THE 10th
1779 AGED 6 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS

180. Headstone

MRS
ANN PAYNE
WIFE OF PHILIP PAYNE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 13th MARCH 1780
AGED 49 YEARS

181. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS WATKINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 21st NOV. 1802
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS, JOHN, JAMES, MARY ANN
AND JOHN CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO SUSANNA* WIFE OF THOMAS WATKINS
WHO DIED 29th MAY 1852 AGED 58 YEARS
*I presume that Susanna is the daughter in law of Thomas Watkins, died 1802?

Thomas Watkins was a Grocer in Brompton, (Universal British Directory 1793)

182. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF MR JAMES STURGEON
OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 10th
1807 AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO 4 SONS WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
LEFT SURVIVING 5 SONS AND TWO DAUGHTERS
"Farewell the Partner of my Heart,
The time is come that we must Part,
And when you come my Grave to see,
Prepare yourselves to Follow me"

183. Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
ANN MARIA DRAYSON
WIFE OF
WILLIAM DRAYSON
OF BROMPTON IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 3rd OF APRIL
1857
AGED 73 YEARS

184. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR F. LOVETT
WHO DIED THE 23rd OF NOV. 1799
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN WILLIAM LOVETT
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 8th OF OCTOBER 1800
AGED 5 YEARS

185. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS SALLY KEYS WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE AUGUST THE 28th 1809
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO MRS ELIZABETH NEWNHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER
16th 1818 AGED 82 YEARS

186. Headstone

IN MEMORY
OF MR THOMAS PANKHURST 2nd MAN
CHANG'D THE 19th OF MAY 1774
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO MRS SARAH PANKHURST
HIS WIFE CHANG'D THE 5th OF MAY 1790
AGED 82 YEARS
ETERNITY
ALSO MR IVETT PANKHURST
THEIR SON CHANG'D THE 3rd FEB. 1798
AGED 48 YEARS
LATE 2nd MAN IN HIS MAJESTY'S DOCK
YARD CHATHAM

Deanery of Shoreham Wills, dated 21st January 1772 and 21st April 1794
Thomas Pankhurst of Gillingham, Shipwright.
   To wife Sarah, the use of his house and furniture, pay due from H.M. Dockyard and other monies, for life. To son Thomas the front house in Brompton High Street; to son Ivett, the back house adjoining the latter. To daughters Martha and Catherine, after death of his wife, all furniture, plate, linen, etc., watch, clock, books, equally shared.
   If his wife dies before his apprentice's (James Gratton), time is served, then profits from his apprenticeship to his daughter Martha. Martha is to have her room in his house, while she remains single.
   "Loving friends", Thomas Wilkins and Thomas Hull are executors.
   Witnesses: John Jeffery, John? Tovery and James Clifton
   Proved June 1774

Ivett Pankhurst of Brompton, Shipwright.
   Desires to be buried in Gillingham Churchyard. To brother Thomas, a shipwright, in H.M. Dockyard, Plymouth, all his clothes, watch and gold ring. To sister, Martha Adams, widow, his books, half of his pictures and 1 guinea for a gold ring. To sister Ann Happerfield, half of his pictures and 1 guinea for a gold ring. To brother in law, Robert Happerfield, 1 guinea for a gold ring. To sister Catherine Pankhurst, his house consisting two dwellings in Brompton High Street,, also all wages due from H.M. Dockyard, plus wages and profits from apprentice, William Edwards or apprentice at time of his death. Also all ready money and debts. Executors, Thomas Colchester, Currier of Chatham and William Tapley, Gentleman of Brompton.
   Witnesses: Daniel Skillett, William Bower and William Grinsted.
   Proved 27th April 1798. Value of estate less than £100.

187. Headstone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN JOSEPH ALLEME
NATIVE OF DUNKIRK WHO DIED ON BOARD
THE SANDWICH PRISON SHIP THE 5th DAY
OF MARCH 1807 AGED 60 YEARS

188. Low Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
THOS. BLENKINSOP
WHO DIED 2nd JAN. 1737
AGED 26 YEARS

189. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN HANDLY
WHO DIED 29th SEPTEMBER
1855
AGED 50 YEARS
"Jesus have Mercy,
May he Rest in Peace"

190. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF PETER ENDEDINE
A CAPTAIN IN THE FRENCH NAVY BORN
AT CORMEAL IN THE SEINE OF FRANCE
DIED ON BOARD H.M. PRISON SHIP SANDWICH 4th MARCH 1809
AGED 45 YEARS

191. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ELIZABETH BROTHERSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 6th JULY 1853
AGED 77 YEARS
WIDOW OF THE LATE
MR PHILIP BROTHERSON
FORMERLY BAND MASTER OF THE
CHATHAM DIVISION OF
ROYAL MARINES

192. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CATHERINE
DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND
CATHERINE BROWN
DIED 15th MAY 1832
AGED 3 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
ALSO
WILLIAM THOMAS BROWN
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 22nd SEPT. 1833
AGED 1 YEAR AND 3 MONTHS
ALSO CATHERINE BROWN
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th JULY 1836 AGED 2 YEARS

Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BROWN
DIED NOV. 21st 1812
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN BROWN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 19th 1847
AGED 52 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 5th January 1847
John Brown, Victualler of Brompton.
All of his estate to wife Catherine.
Witness: (only one), Thomas Dampier (?)

Affidavit: Josiah Farthing, Cooper of Gillingham, is sworn. He confirms the handwriting and signature is that of John Brown.
Proved 4th April 1849 granted to Catherine Brown

193. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE WIFE OF
EDWARD STUBBING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
23rd OF MARCH 1845
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWARD STUBBING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
26th OF NOVEMBER 1846
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH BANES
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1856
AGED 2 YEARS
"Resurgam"

194. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF MR RICHARD BARRON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV. THE 3rd 1793
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO ANN BARRON WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 3rd DAY OF JANUARY 1809
AGED 63 YEARS
RICHARD BARRON SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE THE 28th 1791
AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO REBECCA WIFE OF MR WILL. BARRON
(LATE OF TICEHURST, SUSSEX) WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 28th OF FEBY. 1822 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE MR WILLIAM BARRON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 29th 1848 AGED 83 YEARS

195. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANCES DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS AND ELIZABETH WHATLEY
WHO DIED THE 19th OF MAY 1808
AGED 20 YEARS AND NINE MONTHS
"Farewell, Fond Friend,
To weep for one is Vain,
We only Part on Earth,
In Heaven to Meet again"

196. Headstone

I.H.S.
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN WALKER RUSSELL
WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1856
AGED 62 YEARS
"Jesus have Mercy on him.
May he Rest in Peace! Amen"
ALSO OF
MARGARET WALKER RUSSELL
WHO DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1841
AGED 2 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
"Suffer Little Children to come unto Me,
For of such id the Kingdom of Heaven"
Matt. XIX 14

197. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR DANIEL HARDING
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1859
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO
ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th JANUARY 1850
AGED 66 YEARS
"The Memory of the Just is Blessed"
ALSO NINE GRAND CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY

198. Headstone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
MRS MARY GRANT
WHO DIED 14th JULY 1772 AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO MR LEWIS GRANT
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED 17th FEB. 1798 AGED 74 YEARS

199. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF JOHN SIMS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 2nd JANY. 1800 AGED 28 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE DAUGHTER
MARY REEVES SIMS
"Mt Dear is gone to his Eternal Rest,
Wherein I Hope he is Forever Blest,
But I his Mournful Wife are Left Behind,
And by his Transitory Life am Confin'd,
Tho' rather had Expir'd for to Save,
My Loving Husband from the Cold Grave,
But here I do in Expectation wait,
To meet my Love at Celestial Gate"

200. Headstone and Body Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM BUCK
LATE MASTER SHIPWRIGHT
OF HIS MAJESTY'S NAVAL YARD
AT CHATHAM
WHERE HE SERVED FOR A PERIOD OF
FORTY THREE YEARS
WHO DIED ON THE 9th DECEMBER 1841
AGED 73 YEARS
AMY DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
THOMAS AND MARY WOODS
AND WIDOW OF THE LATE
THOMAS STRONG
OF WELFORD, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
DIED 25th AUGUST 1851
AGED 61 YEARS

1838 Pigot's Directory, William Buck, Inspector of Shipwrights

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M.I.S NOS. 201 TO 300 OF ST MAGDALENE CHURCH, GILLINGHAM TRANSCRIBED BY D.L. WILLIAMS FROM A LISTINGS BY CAPTAIN CONNOLLY R.E. IN 1862

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Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary Magdalene Church, Gillingham recorded in 1862 by
Captain Connolly, Royal Engineers. Concise Wills and other notes added by D.E. Williams 2015.

M.I.s numbers 201 to 300

201. Headstone and Body Stone

THOMAS WOODS
DIED THE 16th OF AUGUST 1764 AGED 72 YEARS
ANN HIS WIFE DIED THE 16th OF NOVEMBER
1780 AGED 74 YEARS
WILLM. THEIR SON DIED THE 9th OF SEPTEMBER
1791 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE THOMAS WOODS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 1st OF JULY 1840 AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO AMY WIFE OF THE ABOVE NAMED THOMAS WOODS
WHO DIED ON THE 5th SEPTEMBER 1849 AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO WILLM. SON OF THE ABOVE NAMED THOMAS AND AMY
WOODS WHO DIED THE 27th APRIL 1856 AGED 61 YEARS
AND SARAH AMY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WILLIM.
WHO DIED THE 12th JULY 1856 AGED 23 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 8th September 1761
Thomas Woods of Chatham, Gentleman
   All his real estate to wife, Ann, for her life. After her death, to son George and daughter, Hannah, shared equally. Property consists 4 houses, in Middle Street, Brompton, lately occupied by Peter Dodson, Sawyer; Thomas Thomas, Joiner; David Penfold, Sawyer and Richard Hogg, Blacksmith.
   Two other properties, converted into 4 dwellings, in Middle Street, Chatham, occupied by testator; John Whiting, Peruke Maker; John Gates, Sawyer and Robert Dadd, Shipwright, to daughter Hannah, for ever. After payment of debts, funeral, etc., residue of ready money, investments, household goods, etc., to wife Ann for life. After her death, to his children and grandchildren, as follows: ready money and bonds, one third to son George, one third to daughter, Hannah, the remaining third to daughter Christian Springfield and her two children, William and Ann, in equal shares. After his wife's death, his plate, cutlery and residue of personal estate and household goods, to daughter Hannah.
   William Boucher of Strood, Mariner and Henry Robbins of Chatham, Caulker are executors.
   Witnesses: Mary Dodd, Richard Hodshon and Thomas Sommerton
   Proved 13th September 1764

202. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
JAMES STONE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd OF NOVEMBER 1775
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO OF ANN KIBBLE
FORMERLY WIFE OF THE ABOVE BUT
AFTERWARDS OF JAMES KIBBLE
SHE DIED THE 8th OF APRIL 1820
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO SEVERAL OF THE CHILDREN
OF THE SAID JAMES STONE
AND ANN KIBBLE

203. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
MARY FITZPATRICK
WIDOW OF
LATE BOATSWAIN OF H. M. SHIP
DEFENCE ON BOARD OF WHICH SHIP
HE WAS KILLED
ON THE FIRST OF JUNE 1794
SHE DIED ON THE 6th OF DECEMBER 1827
AGED 76 YEARS

204. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
BARBARA MEARS
WIFE OF
THOMAS BALDWIN SUMMERFIELD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th OF MARCH 1845
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS BALDWIN SUMMERFIELD
WHO DIED AT RAINHAM 19th JULY 1858
AGED 67 YEARS
DEEPLY LAMENTED

205. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN CHAPMAN
FARMER
LATE OF THE PARISH OF STOKE
WHO DIED MAY 30th 1858
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO ANN CHAPMAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 12th 1858
AGED 71 YEARS

206. Small Headstone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JANE, DAUGH.
OF EDWARD AND SARAH HONEY
WHO DIED JULY 1st 1855 AGED 5 YEARS

207. Ledger (Very Worn)

TO THE MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
THOMAS WILLIAM
BULLBROOK
WHO DIED [    ] NOVEMBER
18 [   ]
AGED [    ] YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS WILLIAM
BULLBROOK
WHO DIED [    ] AUGUST
18[40]
AGED [    ] YEARS

Bullbrook was Registrar of Births and Deaths (1838 Pigot's Directory)
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th May 1840
Thomas Bullbrook of Exmouth Terrace, Gillingham, Gentleman.
   To nephew Richard Gooding of Woolwich, Labourer, £20; to servant Harriet Martin, if she is with him at time of his death, £5; to William Vine of Ordnance Place, Chatham, Rope Maker, his 8 day clock. All his ready money, investments, household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china, etc., and all residue of real and personal estate, shared equally between his half sister, Mary Gooding, Spinster, now living with him, and Martha Foster wife of George Messenger Foster of 13 New Street, Vincent Square, London, Police Sergeant. Mary Gooding is executor.
   Witnesses: James Blackadder and M. S, Stephens.
   Proved 24th August 1840

208. Headstone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS HONEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th DAY OF APRIL 1856
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO
MRS SOPHIA HONEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 4th DAY OF APRIL 1859
AGED 68 YEARS

209. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS BROOKING
LATE FOREMAN OF SMITHS
IN HER MAJESTY'S DOCK YARD
CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 21st APRIL 1858
AGED 69 YEARS

210. Brick Chest Tomb?

WATCHURST

WM.
WATCHURST
DIED 20th OCT. 1820
AGED 54 YEARS

Other Side
ALSO ELIZTH. WIFE OF THE AFORESAID WM. WATCHURST
DIED 4th AUGUST 1818 AGED 48 YEARS
LEFT TWO SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER

211. Ledger

MR JOHN ASHLY
DIED THE 5th JULY 1809 AGED 51 YEARS
"Lord what is Man that thou has such respect unto,
Him or the Son of Man that thou regarded him."
ALSO THE BODY OF MRS ANN ASHLY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEB. 6th 1818 AGED 68 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 24th September 1808
   To wife Ann all of his estate, real and personal, for ever. She is executor.
   Witnesses: Richard Hillyer, Edward Hamiss and John Sommerton
   Proved 2nd December 1809. Value under £600

212. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF MR GEORGE HOWARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 31st DECEMBER 1806 AGED 27 YEARS
"Farewell Vain World I have known enough of thee,
And now I'm cured of what thou say'st of me,
Thy smiles I court not, nor thy power I fear,
My cares are past, my head lies ? here,
What faults you saw in me take care to shun,
And look at home, enough there to be done."

213. Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ENSIGN GEORGE BATTINE
HONBLE. E. I. C. ENGINEERS
AND JAMES HIS BROTHER
APPOINTED TO THE BENGAL CAVALRY
WHO WERE ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
15th DECEMBER 1855
AGED 21 AND 18 YEARS
"The Hand of the Lord have wrought this,
Nevertheless, Jesus said who so ever liveth,
And believeth in me shall never died"

214. Ledger

TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS SUTTON VINALL
WHO DIED AUGUST 30th 1849
AGED 52
"Be ye therefore ready also, for the Son of Man,
Cometh at an hour when ye think not"

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd June 1841
Thomas Sutton Vinall of Chatham Dock Yard
   All his real estate to wife Ann, for life. After her death, to his only child, Ann Lydia. But if his daughter dies before she is 21,and unmarried or without issue, then to his own right heirs. He authorises his wife or his executor, if she is dead, during his daughter's minority, to grant leases on his real estate, not exceeding 21 years. He has life insurance at the Kent Insurance Office, for £500, and also in the General Medical and General Insurance Co., for another £500. He directs that the total sum of £1,000 and any other money of stock he may have at death, be used to pay off any debt due on mortgage, etc. Residue of personal estate to his wife. She and his brother John are executors.
   Witnesses: John Martin and J. H. Mardon?
   Affidavit dated 27th September 1849
   John Martin of the Admiralty, Somerset House, is sworn. He confirms he was present with the other witness when Vinall signed the will and that he and the other witness signed the will in Vinall's presence.
   Proved 1st October 1849

215. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO THE MEMORY
OF MR THOMAS SUTTON
WHO DIED THE 31st OF OCT. 1792
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO THREE CHILDREN
MARY, THOMAS AND JAMES
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ANN SUTTON DAUGHTER OF THE
ABOVE DIED THE 14th SEPT. 1797
AGED 28 YEARS
ROSE VINALL GRAND DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE THOMAS SUTTON WHO DIED
THE 21st MARCH 1807 AGED 13 MONTHS
MRS JUDITH SUTTON WIFE OF THE
ABOVE MR THOMAS SUTTON
DIED THE 3rd OF JANY. 1812 AGED 82 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 7th March 1776
Thomas Sutton of Brompton, Victualler.
   His freehold and leasehold of copy-hold estate, to wife Judith, for life. After her death, then to his two daughters, Judith and Ann, for ever. Residue of ready money, investments, plate, linen, pewter, brass, beds, household goods and personal estate, after funeral expenses, etc., to his wife. She and her brother, Thomas Moss of Brompton, Shipwright, are executors.
   Witnesses: Anton Radiger, James Sommerton and Thomas Sommerton.
   Proved22nd November 1792. Power reserved to Thomas Moss.

216. Small Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE BENTINCK KNIGHT SON OF LIEUT. WILLIAM KNIGHT
R. N.
WHO DIED THE 11th OF AUGUST 1819
AGED 11 YEARS
LOUISA WIFE OF LIEUT. KNIGHT
& MOTHER OF THE ABOVE GEORGE
DIED THE 1st OF FEBRUARY 1826
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SAYERS KNIGHT
WHO DIED IN THE WEST INDIES 1824
AGED 22 YEARS

Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND LOUISA KNIGHT
WHO DIED 18th APRIL 1845
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM KNIGHT COMMANDER R. N.
WHO DIED 6th MAY 1846
AGED 68 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 24th December 1845
William Knight, Commander, Royal Navy.
   The daughters, Louisa, Elizabeth and Charlotte Knight, all of his estate, equally shared.
   Lieut. William Chamberlain and daughter Elizabeth are executors.
   Witnesses: H. Gittings, Gillingham and John Large, Gillingham
   Affidavit: Henry Gittings, Lieut. R. N. is sworn, confirms will is in Knight's hand and that he and other witness were present when the will was signed and witnessed.
   Proved 26th June 1846. Power reserved to Elizabeth Knight.

217. Headstone and Body Stones

IN MEMORY OF
MR DAVID TASSELL
LATE MASTER HOUSE CARPENTER OF HIS MAJESTY'S
YARD, SHEERNESS DIED THE 23rd OF JUNE 1786
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF MR DAVID TASSELL
DIED THE 9th OF DECEMBER 1752 AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO DEBORAH WIFE OF MR JOHN KING
MASTER HOUSE CARPENTER OF THE ABOVE DOCK YARD
AND DAUGHTER OF DAVID AND MARY TASSELL
OBT. THE 21st OF DECEMBER 1792 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO
MR JOHN KING HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DEBORAH KING DIED 31st MAY 1823 IN THE
78th YEAR OF HIS AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 1st August 1811
John King, Master House Carpenter of H. M. Dockyard, Sheerness.
   Desires to be buried "on the coffin of my late beloved wife in the Churchyard of Gillingham".
   To niece Maria Rudd of Sheerness, wife of Captain Rudd, West Suffolk Militia, after debts and funeral costs, his ready money, wages due, household furniture and household goods, including books and pictures, and personal estate.
   Rents from his properties at Blue Town, Minster, Isle of Sheppey, occupied by John Stunt or Sturt, and two small properties at the back occupied by John Sparrow and John Maddocks. The latter to be sold and £100 from sale to be paid to Ann Stunt or Sturt. All debts owed by her husband John are forgiven. Residue of money to Maria Rudd. Money in Bank of England to be converted into annuity and paid to Mrs [       ] late Richardson, her late father was Henry Grainger of Eastchurch.
   Nephew Christopher Hayes of Fenchurch St., London and Maria Rudd are executors.
   Witnesses: Thomas Sale and William Brinsted

Codicil dated 6th May 1813
   He had given Maria Rudd all his ready money, household goods and personal estate, this is confirmed. But this bequest not to be subject to present husband's or future husband's control.
   Witnesses: Thomas Pine, Chaplain of the Zealand Convict Ship, Sheerness and P. Cullen, Surgeon.
   Proved 20th June1823. Power reserved to Christopher Hayes

218. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS VIVION ESQ.
LATE OF HIS MAJESTY'S ROYAL NAVY
WHO DIED THE 15th OF JANUARY 1824
AGED 77 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated3rd March 1823
Thomas Vivion, Purser, R. N.
   To wife, Rebecca, all money due and all of his estate. Wife and eldest son, Lieut. Colonel, John Vivion, Royal Artillery, are executors.
   Witnesses: William Jennis and William Ball, Adjutant, Royal Marines
   Proved 14th April 1824 Power reserved to Rebecca Vivion.

219. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELEANOR DAUGHTER OF
LIEUT. JOSEPH COXWELL
OF THE ROYAL NAVY
AND OF ANN HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th DAY OF APRIL 1814
AGED 10 MONTHS
ALSO MARY BARNS
THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED ON THE 7th
DAY OF NOV. 1814 AGED 7 ? YEARS
ALSO ANN COXWELL
THIRD DAUGHTER WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 6th DAY OF DECEMBER
1817 AGED SIX YEARS

220. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CAPT. JOSEPH COXWELL
ROYAL NAVY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 9th JUNE 1832
AGED 55 YEARS
DEEPLY REGRETTED BY HIS WIDOW
AND NUMEROUS FAMILY

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 5th April 1829
Joseph Coxwell of Gillingham.
   To wife Ann, all household goods and furniture and all house contents and effects.
   Residue divided, one third to wife, two thirds to wife, brothers, Rev. Thomas Coxwell and Edward Coxwell, upon trust. Trustees to pay one fifth to son, Charles at 21 years. Remainder to be shared equally among his 4 other children ,Susan, Catherine, John and Henry at 21 years on day of marriage (girls). In meantime, money to be invested in Public Funds and interest to go towards childrens maintenance and education until they are 21.
   His wife and two brothers are executors.
   Witnesses: Nathaniel Alherlon and Richard Godwin
   Proved 20th August 1832

221. Small Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
CHARLES M. P. FLANAGAN
DIED THE 11th APRIL 1810
AGED 10 MONTHS

222. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
STEPHEN FLOOD
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 10th DECEMBER 1743
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 7th MAY 1749
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO TWO DAUGHTERS VIZ
MARY AND JUDITH
MARY 27th JAN. 1740 26
DIED AGED
JUDITH 19th AUG. 1749 18
ALSO STEPHEN FLOOD
WHO DIED THE 22nd OF APRIL 1751
AGED 33 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 15th January 1743
Stephen Flood of Gillingham, House Carpenter.
   To wife Mary, all household goods, furniture and utensils, ready money, investments and personal estate. She to bring up their two children, Thomas and Ann until they are 21 years old. Wife is executor.
   Witnesses: John Holden, Senior and John Holden, Scrivener.
   Proved January 1743.

223. Chest Tomb (Railed)

Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM SIMMONS
OF THIS PARISH YEOMAN
WHO DIED THE 19th DAY OF
NOVEMBER 1814 AGED 73 YEARS
ANN SIMMONS MEARS
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 27th 1830
AGED 15 YEARS
ELEANOR JANE MEARS
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 10th 1833
AGED 12 YEARS
MRS ELIZABETH SIMMONS
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 22nd OF FEBRUARY
1837 AGED 81 YEARS

End? Panel
IN MEMORY OF
CRITTALL BETSEY
SIMMONS
WIDOW OF THE LATE
WILLIAM SMITH R.E.D.*
WHO DIED [ not cut ]
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO
INTERRED IN THIS VAULT
AUGUSTUS F.W.S. SMITH
THE ONLY AND DEARLY
BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th DEC. 1860
IN HIS 15th YEAR
* Royal Engineers Department ?

Side Panel
IN MEMORY OF
CAROLINE SIMMONS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF LIEUT. ROBERT HUGHES
AND GRAND DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM AND ELIZTH. SIMMONS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 31st 1843
AGED 26 YEARS
ELIZABETH SIMMONS HUGHES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED IN HER INFANCY

End? Panel
IN MEMORY OF
ADY MEARS
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM SIMMONS
WHO DIED THE 25th OCTOBER 1855 AGED 70 YEARS

Ady Mears, Farmer of Gad's Hill, (1838 Wright's Directory)
Prerogative Court of Canterbury, dated 25th March 1814
William Simmons, of Gillingham, Yeoman
   To wife Elizabeth one sixth of a house and 96 acres in Harrietsham, occupied by William Webb, also two pieces of land in Strood and Frindsbury occupied by William Cable and Edward Bates, for ever. His other freeholds in Gillingham or elsewhere, to his "good friends", William Cooper of Stockbury, Yeoman, John Jordan of Milton near Sittingbourne, Auctioneer and William Peter King of Rochester, Chemist, upon trust. They to sell property to raise £1,000, they to pay this within 12 months of his death to his daughter, Crittal Betsy Meers, wife of Adey Meers of Chilham, Farmer.
   Rents of his other real estate to his wife for life. After her death, then to daughter Crittal for her life. After her death for the benefit of her surviving children. If all die before reaching 21, then to the benefit of his brother's and sister's children. To his wife, a leasehold held from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, about 20 acres in Chatham, occupied by James Best Esq., for her lifetime. After her death then to daughter Crittal. To sister Elizabeth Lawrence, £10. All ready money, investments, household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china etc., to his wife.
   Witnesses: Henry Ditchburn, J Stephens and H Stephens.
   Proved 13th December 1814.

224. Tall Pedestal, topped with Draped Urn, Large Ledger "Entrance to Vault"
This monument is today (2015) worn very smooth

Tapley

TAPLEY

"FIDES IN DEO"
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM TAPLEY, GENT.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 10th 1815
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO OF
PHILADELPHIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM TAPLEY, GENT.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 5th 1832
AGED 74 YEARS

Another Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS BURFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th JULY 1849
AGED 50 YEARS
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN BURFORD
DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND PHILADLEPHIA TAPLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 6th 1837
AGED 43 YEARS

Another Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JULIA HELEN TAPLEY
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM TAPLEY, ESQ., M.D.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 16th 1842
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM TAPLEY , ESQ., M.D.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 6th 1844
AGED 54 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 5th September 1812
William Tapley
   Wife, Philadelphia and son William, friend, Pierce Edgcumbe, Clerk H.M. Dockyard, Chatham are executors and trustees. To Pierce Edgcumbe, £10, as a small token of esteem and acknowledgement for his kindness in agreeing to be an executor. To son William, £500; to daughter Mary Ann, £500 at 21 years. To wife, use of household goods and contents, for life. After her death, or remarriage, then equally shared by his son and daughter.
   His farm, Stonehurst in Heathfield, Sussex, occupied by John Baker; this was devised to testator by John Hepden and all other houses and lands (including property on Chatham Hill) to his trustees, upon trust. Edgcumbe, his heirs and assigns, is to maintain the trust to preserve the trust. Wife is to have benefit of the property for life. After her death or remarriage, the property to be sold and divided into two parts, to Pierce Edgcumbe for lifetime of son William. Son to have rents of half of property for life. After his son's death, then to all his children , equally divided. In default of children, then in trust, for daughter Mary Ann to receive rents of half the property for life. After her death, then to her children, equally shared. In default of children, to his own right heirs for ever.
   The other half, after death of remarriage of wife, then upon trust, to use of their daughter, for life.
After her death, to her children, equally divided. In default of children, then upon trust, for use of their son for life. After his death, then to his children, equally shared. In default of children, then to his own right heirs. These properties can be sold with approval of wife and children. Proceeds to be invested in Bank of England. Interest to persons entitled under the trust.
   Residue of monies, goods, chattels and personal estate, subject to payment of debts and funeral, etc., to wife, son and Pierce Edgcumbe, upon trust; wife to have dividends for life as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage she is to have an annuity of £30.
   Residue of personal estate, equally shared between his children. If either are dead, then their share to their children. More detailed trust rules follows.
   Witnesses: D.B. Lewis, Rochester, J. Cope and William Lewis, Clerks to Messrs. Hussey and Lewis.

Codicil dated 4th March 1814
   After the death of his wife trustees to sell all his houses at Chatham Hill, occupied by Edward Terry and others and to apply the money raised to the benefit of such people as are entitled in his will. If after the death of his wife, and his son and daughter have no lawful issue, then profits of half of his real estate, excluding the above property, for nephew and niece, James Tapley and Mary Ann Mouverley, son and daughter of his late brother James, for their lives equally shared. After both their deaths then equally shared among their children. If they die without issue then upon trust. The other half of his real estate then for the benefit of his great nephews and great nieces, John Knox, Theodosia Knox, Sarah Knox, Mary Knox, Erasmus Knox and Priscilla Knox, children of his late niece Elizabeth Knox, also for Sturgess Kincaid son of his late niece Ann Kincaid, for their lives equally shared.
   In case of the death of his son and daughter without any lawful issue, the residue of his personal estate, after wife's death, upon trust, for the use of same persons entitled before.
   Residue of real estate as laws of equity will admit.
   Witnesses: J Smith, Brompton, D B Lewis, Rochester and William Whittle.
   Proved 16th August 1815.
Note in margin dated 4th June 1851
   Will was not administered by Philadelphia Tapley. Administration granted to Mary Ann Burford, wife of Thomas Burford, formerly Mary Ann Tapley, residuary legatee in the will.
   Mother Philadelphia, brother William, and seemingly, Edgcumbe all dead.

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, not dated
William Tapley, M.D.
   This consists a list of bonds purchased from the Mayor, Jurats, Bailiffs and Burgesses of Queenborough. There are 18 bonds totalling £5,050 all at 5%, dated between June 1830 and December 1838.The bonds are in the hands of Mr Thomas Burford, his brother in law, in trust, for Mrs Jane Kent, after testator's death.
   Witnesses: William Ransom, Jemima Nash Jenkins, Milton House, Milton, Gravesend.
   On 6th May 1846 Administration granted to Rossetta Philadelphia Tapley, Spinster the only and natural daughter of the testator. Testator was of Gravesend and Doctor of Medicine.

225. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
MR WILL. BULL
LATE MASTER OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP
PRINCESS ROYAL DIED 13th APRIL 1768
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF MATTHEW CHARLES
DIED 27th DECEMBER 1777
AGED 26 YEARS

226. Ledger

THOMAS
SON OF
OCTAVIUS & HARRIET CAREY
DIED MARCH 12th 1825
AGED 2 YEARS AND EIGHT DAYS
"Of such is the Kingdom of God"

227. Headstone

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
DOROTHY THE WIFE OF MATTHEW
TILDEN OF THIS PARISH WHO DI
ED JULY 25th 1689 AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO THE BODY OF
MATTHEW TILDEN OF THIS
PARISH YEOMAN WHO DIED
NOVEMBER THE 26th 1715 AGED
73 YEARS

228. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE BANFIELD
WHO DIED 19th DECEMBER 1858
AGED 34 YEARS
"When Christ who,is our life shall
appear then shall ye also appear,
with Him in Glory"

229. Ledger

TO
THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
MR JOHN BYHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 20th OF FEBRUARY 1817
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
TO THE MEMORY OF
THE SAID
MR JOHN BYHAM
WHO DIED ON THE 9th APRIL 1843
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN BYHAM, JUNIOR
SON OF THE SAID
JOHN & ELIZABETH BYHAM
WHO DIED ON THE
28th NOVEMBER 1852
AGED 64 YEARS

John Byham, Junior, Foreman of Works, Royal Engineers Department, (1838 Pigot's Directory)

230. Headstone and Body Stones

M.S.
THOMAS TONKEN, ESQ.
CAPTAIN IN THE ROYAL NAVY
DIED SEPT. 4th 1791
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO HIS TWO SONS
WILLIAM DIED JULY 18th 1770
AGED 12 YEARS
THOMAS A LIEUT. IN THE ROYAL NAVY
DIED IN THE WEST INDIES NOV. 14th 1780
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO
MRS ANN TONKEN
RELICT OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE [ ]
DAY OF NOVEMBER 1803
[ ]

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 3rd June 1784
To wife Ann, all of his money in the 3% and 4% Annuities and other money in Public Funds, household furniture and contents. She is executor. After his death, she should appoint one or more trustees to see that his children are provided for after her death.
   Witnesses: Henry Jones and John Davies

Codicil dated 5th November 1789
   He has given his daughter, Catherine on her marriage to Thomas Edwards, £1,250 4% Annuities at £50 per annum. His wife should take note of this in her will, so that Catherine will continue to receive the £50 per annum, so will have £50 per annum less than his other children.
   No witnesses.

Affidavit dated 17th September 1791
   Thomas Davies, of Brompton, Surgeon and John Smith, Surgeon, R. N. are sworn. They have examined the codicil and confirm it is in Tonken's hand.
Proved 19th September 1791

231. Headstone and Foot Stone

HERE
LIES ALL THAT WAS MORTAL
OF NOEL SINEY SHENNAN
SON OF ANDREW SHENNAN
AND ANN IVERY DAUGHTER
OF THE LATE NOEL SWINEY ESQ.
WHO DIED THE 8th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1807
AGED 4 YEARS , 4 MONTHS AND 19 DAYS
"Reader, whos'er thou art, who design'st to stay,
Thy wandering steps near this lamented clay,
Know that embossm'd in yon silent tomb,
Ript in the dawn of life it's earliest bloom,
Lies asweet babe fair as the opening flower,
Which blows enrich'd with many a vernal shower,
What tho' ? act ? Had yet enlarg'd his fame,
No ? of virtue rais'd his humble name,
Yes, Mortal ! Think how happy wouldn't he be,
Couldn't thou but lie as innocent as he"

232. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
LUCY WIFE OF WILLM. RICH
OF THIS PARISH AND DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND MARY PINCHES
WHO DIED THE 25th OF APRIL 1789
AGED 27 YEARS

233. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF JNO. PINCHES
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 9th JANY. 1757
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LYETH
EIGHT OF THEIR CHILDREN

234. Headstone and Body Stone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
LIEUT. DESKFORD CHARLES R.S.M.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th OF MAY 1837
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
LIEUT. DESKFORD CHARLES R.S.M.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 9th OF DECEMBER 1847
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO DESKFORD GEORGE SON
OF THE ABOVE PAYMASYTER & PURSER R.N.
OBIIT 15th JANUARY 1850 AETAT 42
ALSO MARY ANN RELICT OF
LIEUT. D. CHARLES R.S.M.
WHO DIED 8th JUNE 1854
AGED 65 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated13th August 1841
Deskford Charles, Purser, H.M.S. Sloop, Scout
All of his real and personal estate to wife, Rachel Maria of Wellington Cottage, Exmouth Terrace, Gillingham, for ever. Wife, William and Edward Chard of Clifford's Inn, Navy Agents, are executors.
Witnesses: George Smythe, Lieutenant and Arthur Janson, Lieutenant, H.M.S. Scout
Proved 9th February 1850 Power reserved to William and Edward Chard.

235. Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF JEREMIAH POPE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 10th 1828
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO MARY POPE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JEREMIAH POPE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 16th OF OCTOBER 1842
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE POPE SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
JEREMIAH AND MARY POPE WHO DIED THE 16th OF
SEPTEMBER 1849 IN THE 66th YEAR OF HIS AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated31st March 1812
Jeremiah Pope of Gillingham, Brewer
To wife Mary his ½ share in his house, brewery, storehouses, stables, etc., in Gillingham; his barn and parcel of land and premises, purchased from John Hunt, for her life.
   After her death, the ½ share to Peter Pope of Hawkhurst, Butcher, for his life. After his death, then to his son George, a Lieutenant in H.M. 5th Garrison Battalion, for his life. After his death, then to his children, equally shared. The barn and land going to Peter Pope will after Peter's death, go to testator's daughter, (sic), Elizabeth, wife of George Pope of Gillingham, Brewer, for her life. After her death, equally divided amongst her children, for ever.
   His money and income from investments, stock in trade and utensils, household goods, furniture, etc., and personal estate, after payments of debts and funeral, etc., to wife, Mary, for life. After her death, to son, George and son in law George Pope. Wife, son George and son in law, George Pope, are executors.
   Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Rochester, Edward Twopenny, Rochester and J. Cope Clerk to Messrs Hussey and Lewis, Rochester.
   Proved 1st March 1824 Power reserved to Mary Pope and son George.
George Pope of Gillingham, Brewer (1838 Pigot's Directory)

236. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THOMAS FRAMES
OF QUEEN'S ELM, CHELSEA
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
13th JUNE 1819
AGED 63 YEARS

237. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM ROPER
OF BREASON, DERBYSHIRE
WHO DIED THE 22nd OF APRIL 1810
AGED 60 YEARS

238. Ledger, Railed

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF
MR JOHN BAIRD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 22nd
FEBRUARY 1848 AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO HENRY EDWIN SON OF
JOHN AND RACHEL MARIA BAIRD
WHO DIED 15th MARCH 1859
AGED 2 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS

John Baird, of the "Two Sawyers" Public House, Brompton (1838 Wright's Directory)

239. Headstone and Body Stones

IN HOPES OF A JOYFUL RESURRECTION
HERE LIETH ALL THAT WAS MORTAL OF
MR GEORGE WILKINSON
MANY YEARS OF THE PARISH OF CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE11th OF APRIL 1818
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO MRS SARAH WILKINSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd JULY 1827
AGED 79 YEARS

George Wilkinson, Hatter of Chatham (1793 Universal British Directory)

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th February 1809
George Wilkinson of Gillingham, Gentleman
   To wife, Sarah all of his freeholds. Monies, investments, debts, household goods and furniture and residue, for ever. She is executor.
   Witnesses: William Jefferys, Attorney, Chatham Samuel Hemp and William Jefferys, Clerks to Mr Jefferys.
   Proved 2nd May 1818

240. Headstone and Foot Stones

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS JANE HAYWARD
WIFE OF THE LATE
MR WILLIAM HAYWARD
OF DODINGTON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
WHO DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1858
AGED 77 YEARS

241. Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HOOPER
ROYAL ENGINEERS DEPARTMENT
CHATHAM WHO TO THE INEXPRESSIBLE
GRIEF AND REGRET OF HIS FAMILY
AND FRIENDS DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 4th DAY OF JUNE 1810
AGED 67 YEARS
"He was a pleasant and jovial companion,
Of a benevolent disposition and his,
Conduct through his life appears to have,
Been conformable to the fundamental,
Purpose of the Gospel, "Whatsoever ye would,
That man should do unto you even so do,
To them for this is the Hour of the Prophets""
St. Matt. Vii

242. Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
AUGUSTUS KEPPEL COLLEY
LATE BREVET MAJOR
OF THE ROYAL MARINES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 12th 1833
MOST DESERVEDLY BELOVED & REGRETTED
AGED 52 YEARS

242b. Next to latter,
an old brick vault, all that Connolly could make out was EDWARD and PELLEN

243. Ledger, Railed

IN MEMORY
OF
ALEXANDER LAWRIE ESQ.
LATE
CHIEF ENGINEER
OF
H.M. DOCK YARD
AT CHATHAM
WHO DIED 10th APRIL 1856
AGED 48 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 25th October 1850
All of his estate, real and personal, to his wife, Ann Earl Douglas or Lawrie, John Douglas and James Douglas, her brothers, in trust, during his wife's lifetime, she to receive rents and profits of the estate, for life. After her death, upon trust, to go towards the maintenance and education of their children, and also for "setting them up" at the age of 21. The trust fund to be equally shared.
   If any of his children and have lawful issue, then the share of the dead parent, to go to their children at 21 years.
   Witnesses: Henry Smith, Writer of Gillingham, John Clother, Writer of Chatham and William Ollis, Workman in Metal Mills, Chatham Dock Yard.

Affidavit dated 26th April 1856
   William Ollis is sworn. He confirms that Lawrie signed the will in his presence and that of the other witnesses, and that he and the other witnesses signed in each others and Lawrie's presence.
   Proved 20th August 1856

244. Headstone and Foot Stones

TO
THE MEMORY OF
AUGUSTA
SECOND DAUGHTER OF
MAJOR FAIRFAX C. HASSARD
ROYAL ENGINEERS
AND ANNE HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 23rd DAY OF NOVEMBER 1856
AGED 3 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS
AND OF
JOHN ROSS
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th DAY OF DECEMBER 1856
AGED 7 YEARS

245. Headstone and Foot Stones

IN MEMORY OF
ANN WEMSS WIFE OF
WILLIAM WEMSS DEPARTED
THIS LIFE
THE 10th OF FEBRUARY 1768
AGED 54 YEARS
MRS MARGARET LANDALL DIED THE
24th OF AUGUST 1807 AGED 89 YEARS

246. Headstone and Foot Stones

TO
THE MEMORY
OF JOHN BIGG SENR.
DIED THE 3rd OF MAY 1736
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO JOHN HIS SON
DIED THE 13th OF MARCH 1730
AGED 35 YEARSTO
THE MEMORY OF
FRANCES BIGG
DIED THE 8th OF DEC. 1709
IN THE 5th YEAR OF HER AGE
LIKEWISE EASTER BIGG
DIED THE 10th DAY OF JUNE 1714
IN THE 12th YEAR OF HER AGE
AND ALSO SIX BROTHERS
AND SISTERS ( ? ) WHO
WERE SONS & DAUGHTERS
OF JNO. & DOROTHY BIGG

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 19th December 1730
John Bigg of Brompton, House Carpenter
   His five house in Brompton, occupied by Catherine Spencer, widow, Nathaniel Brewer, Joiner, Martin Day, Labourer, Richard Birchford, Sail Maker and testator, to wife Dorothy for her life. After her death, then to daughter, Mary, wife of Henry Lake, of Gillingham, Shipwright, for her life. After her death, then to her children, equally shared, for ever.
   There is a well in the yard of the five houses and another house, which he and his wife purchased jointly, the well is for the tenants of all six houses, for ever.
   All household goods and utensils and furniture, ready money, and all other personal estate, after debts and funeral are paid, to his wife. She is executor.
   Signs will with his mark
   Witnesses: J. Goldsmith, Thomas Baldwin and Richm. Webb
   Proved 25th May 1736

247. Headstone and Body Stones

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS PERCY
OF PROSPECT ROW, BROMPTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 5th OF OCT.
1812 AGED 38 YEARS

248. Chest Tomb

Panel
JOHN FLANDER SON OF
JOHN & SALLY PHILPOTT
WHO DIED THE 4th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1807
AGED 6 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS

Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
HESTER WIFE OF JOHN FLANDER
WHO DIED THE 4th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1814]
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO SALLY LOUISA DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND SALLY PHILPOTT
OF THE PARISH OF ST. PAUL, DEPTFORD
WHO DIED ON THE 11th DAY OF MAY 1816
AGED 2 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR JOHN PHILPOTT
WHO DIED THE 9th DAY OF MARCH 1819
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF JOHN MITCHELL
LATE OF SHEERNESS WHO DIED THE 4th DAY OF
OCTOBER 1819 AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO OF MR JOHN FLANDER
WHO DIED THE 21st DAY OF FEBRUARY 1821
AGED 71 YEARS

249. Small Headstone

IN
HOPE OF
A JOYFUL
RESURRECTION
TOO ETERNAL GLORY
HERE LYETH YE BODYS OF
JOHN CHAP[MA]N WHO WAS BURIED
YE 2nd OF JULI 1681 AGED 50
YEARS ANN HIS WIFE WAS
BURIED THE 26th OF JANUARY
1682 AGED 50 YEARS AND
RICHD. TAYLOR WAS BURIED
YE 22nd OF OCTOBER 1682/83 ? AGED
36 YEARS AND MARY
PHILLIPS WAS BURIED THE
4th OF OCTOBER 1685 AGED 6
MONTHS & JOHN YE SON OF RICHD.
TAYLOR WAS BURIED YE 26th
OF MAY 1686 AGED 7 YEARS

250. Headstone and Body Stones

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOSEPH GILBERT
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
28th OF MARCH 1824
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO HIS TWO WIVES LAY BURIED
NEAR THIS PLACE
"Our Mortal Frame to the Earth Decays,
But Faith dispels the Gloom,
Man's Spirit Lives, and God shall Raise,
Our Bodies from the Tomb"
ALSO OF
MR WILLIAM MUDDLE
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON
THE 5th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1831 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO CHRISTIAN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM MUDDLE WHO DIED 29th OF
OCTOBER 1831 IN THE 68th YEAR OF HER AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 9th January 1824 and 20th April 1826
Joseph Gilbert of Brompton, Superannuated House Carpenter
   After debts and funeral costs are paid, executor is to pay sister Mary Drudge, £20. His three freehold houses in Brompton, occupied by son in law, William Muddle the Elder, Simon Bay and William Bonniwell to son in law, William Muddle the Elder, for ever. Residue of real and personal estate, also to William Muddle the Elder, for ever. He appoints Henry Wilstead of Manor Street, Brompton, Shipwright, executor.
   Witnesses: John Conquest, William Donkin and William Willson.
   Proved 17th April 1824

William Muddle the Elder of Brompton, Shipwright
   All of his household furniture and goods, to wife Christian. His three freeholds in Brompton, occupied by Simon Bags, William Bonniwel and himself, to Henry Wilstead of Brompton, Shipwright and to wife Christian, upon trust. His wife is to receive rents for her life. After her death, the three houses to sons and daughter, William, Charlotte wife of John Conquest, Lieutenant, R.N.,
   Elizabeth, Sarah, James and John in equal shares, for ever. Residue of estate to wife, for ever. She and Henry Wilstead are executors.
   Witnesses: Thomas Church, Richard Powell and Thomas Church, Junior.
   Proved 14th March 1831

251. Diamond Shaped Stone Plaque fixed to Church Wall

IN MEMORY
OF
JOHN SLADE ESQ.
OF BROMPTON
WHO DIED THE 1st OF JANUARY 1822
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO OF HIS SON GEORGE SLADE WHO DIED
THE 27th OF JANUARY 1821 AGED 28 YEARS

252. Headstone and Foot Stones

IN MEMORY
OF
MR WATSON FENWICK
OF PROSPECT ROW, BROMPTON
WHO DIED THE 26th DAY OF AUGUST 1838
AGED 83 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 11th August 1834
Watson Fenwick of Brompton, Former Master Rope Maker, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham
   To friends George Guy Burton of St. Margaret's Rochester and George Essell of Bishops Precinct, Rochester, Attorney, his house in Brompton, conveyed to him by an indenture dated 28th and 29th September 1804, the release between John Park of one part and testator and James Bradley, his trustee of the other part, in which his now dwelling house and all other real estate, for the use of his wife, for life. After her death, to the use of nephew, James Crowe, who has assumed the name of James Coomber, son of his sister Barbara Crowe, for ever.
   Also to wife, four shares of £50 in the United Kent Life Assurance and Annuity Association; she also has free use of all household goods and furniture, for life. After her death, to nephew James Coomber, who also has £100 3% Consols and all clothes. Residue of personal estate to his trustees, upon trust, they to pay wife the annual produce of his trust funds, for life. After her death, upon trust, to make the trust fund over to James Coomber, for ever. Wife and trustees are executors.
   Witnesses: James MacDonald, Pay Master, Susan Mossman, servant to Mr Fenwick and George Furrell, Clerk to Messrs Twopenny and Essell, Rochester.
   Proved 7th September 1838

253. Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
ANN WIFE OF WILLIAM TIDD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 20th OF NOVEMBER 1815
AGED 74 YEARS
HERE ALSO LIE THE REMAINS
OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM TIDD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 11th OF NOVEMBER 1837
AGED 74 YEARS
HERE ALSO LIE THE REMAINS
OF SARAH SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM TIDD WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 11th OF JANUARY 1844 AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE TIDD EVERETT
WHO DIED 30th AUGUST 1854 AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE TIDD EVERETT
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th APRIL 1858 AGED 66 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 3rd February 1837
William Tidd of Gillingham, Gentleman
   Desires to be buried in brick vault in the churchyard at Gillingham, cost not less than £40.
   To nephew, George Everett of Gillingham, Mariner, his freehold houses and land in Gillingham and all other real estate. This property is charged with several annuities, for his wife, for life. After her death, then for nephew William Everett of Gillingham, Mariner and George Kidd Everett. Wife Sarah can live in his now dwelling house, for life, rent free and to have use of household goods. She is to have an annuity of £35 for life.
   William Everett is to have an annuity of £20 for life. To William Sanford of Gillingham, Smith and his wife Elizabeth, £100, part of a larger sum in the Savings Bank of Chatham. To George William Sanford, father of William, and son William, £10 each.
   Witnesses: George Essell, Attorney of Rochester, Isaac Erith and George Ketchley Essell, Rochester, Gentleman.
   Proved 30th November 1837 Power reserved to Sarah Tidd

254. Ledger, Railed

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS HANNAH GRIFFITH
WIFE OF
MAJOR J. GRIFFITH
LATE 12th LANCERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] [May] 185[4]
AGED 72 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
MAJOR JOHN GRIFFITH
LATE 1st WEST INDIA REGIMENT
AND FORMERLY OF THE 12th LANCERS
UPWARDS OF SIXTY FOUR YEARS
HE WAS IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY
DURING WHICH PERIOD
HE FOUGHT IN THE THREE VICTORIES IN EYGPT
UNDER ABERCROMBY IN 1801
ALSO AT
VITTORIA, SAN SEBASTIEN, NIVELLE ? ,NIVE
UNDER WELLINGTON IN 1813
CLOSING HIS ACTIVE CAREER
AT WATERLOO IN 1815
HE DIED AT NEW BROMPTON
THE 15th NOVEMBER 1859
IN THE 76th YEAR OF HIS AGE
AND HIS REMAINS
REST IN THIS VAULT

255. Headstone

HERE
LYETH THE BODY OF
MARY HUNT WHO DEPT.
OCTOBER YE 4th 1701 AGED 24
"As you pass by beloved and
see even as you are so once
was I but while you live
Prepare to Dy"

256. Headstone

MORS IANVA VITAE
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
MARY GREEN WIFE OF THOMAS
GREEN MASTER GUNNER OF
GILLINGHAM FORT WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 20th OF OCTOBER
ANNO DOMI 1703 AGED 58 YEARS

257. Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LIEUT. COL. ROBERT MELVILLE GLENIE
LATE OF THE 60th ROYAL RIFLES
DIED
ON THE 28th OF JULY 1849
IN THE 63rd YEAR OF HIS AGE

258. Headstone

HERE LYETH THE BODY
OF WILLIAM HUNT
OF THIS PARISH, BUTCHER
AND MARY HIS WIFE
HE DIED DEC. YE [    ] 1728
AGED [    ] YEARS
SHE DIED DEC. YE [    ]
HAD ISSUE HENRY WILLIAM
WHICH ALSO LIETH HERE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th November 1727
William Hunt, of Gillingham Butcher
   The wife Mary his farm house and 30 acres in Bobbing, occupied by William Downer, for her life.
   After her death, then to his brother (in law?), Edward Burden of Stoke Newington, House Carpenter, for ever. Burden to pay Hunt's sister, Mary Earle wife of Thomas Earle of Milton, next Sittingbourne, House Carpenter, in case Mary Earle survives Hunt's widow, an annuity of £5 from the Bobbing property.
To wife Mary, his annuity of £6 10/- payable to Hunt from John Beale, of Bredgar, Grocer, this out of a house in Biddenden, now occupied by Thomas Gore, for ever. His ready money, securities, plate, stock goods, cattle, chattels and personal estate to wife Mary, after debts and funeral costs, etc., are paid. Wife Mary is executor.
   Witnesses: Charles Best, John Wallis and Thomas Johnson
   Proved 22nd January 1728

259. Headstone and Foot Stones

IN
MEMORY OF
ESTHER COLLINS
WHO DIED 7th MARCH 1854
AGED 36 YEARS
"Let died the death of the
Righteous"

260. Headstone and Body Stones

MR STEPHEN DADD
LATE TIMBER AND STONE RECEIVER
AT CHATHAM DOCK YARD
DIED 31st JULY 1835
AGED 78 YEARS
HE WAS EMPLOYED IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE
AT CHATHAM, SHEERNESS AND PLYMOUTH
DOCKYARDS DURING SIXTY YEARS
MRS REBECCA DADD WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 25th JANUARY 1822
AGED 50 YEARS
MR STEPHEN JOHN DADD
SURGEON R. N. SON OF THE ABOVE
STEPHEN AND REBECCA DADD
DIED 18th APRIL 1818
AGED 31 YEARS
THESE TWO LIE BURIED
IN STOKE DAMERIL CHURCHYARD, DEVON

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 30th March 1831
Stephen Dadd, Late Timber and Stone Receiver of H. M. Dockyard, Chatham
   To son Robert, of Chatham, Chemist, his leasehold house in Chatham High Street, occupied by son Robert, also to Robert, his freehold in 1 The Terrace, Ordnance Place, occupied by testator, for ever.
   To son, George, his freehold house in Brompton High Street, occupied by [Jesse] Crowhurst, Tallow Chandler, for ever; also another freehold in Manor Street, Brompton, occupied by [      ] Brooks, for ever. His money, securities in the Public Funds and interest from his policy in the Equitable Society for Assurance upon Lives Company, dating from 24th April 1805, plate, linen, household goods, clothes, remainder of personal estate, after dents and funeral costs, etc., are paid, to sons Robert and George, equally shared. They are executors.
   Witnesses: William Bate, Draper, Thomas Groves, Shoemaker and William Foster, Leather Cutter.
   Proved 15th September 1835

261. Headstone

MRS ELIZABETH BULL
WIFE OF MR JOHN BULL AND DAUGHTER
OF THE LATE
MR ROBERT DADD
OF THIS PARISH DIED MARCH 2nd 1831
AGED 78

262. Headstone and Body Stones

MR ROBERT DADD
DIED 5th JUNE 1798 AGED 80 YEARS
MARY HIS WIFE DIED
14th OCTOBER 1802 AGED 84 YEARS
MRS MARY COLLINS DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE DIED 28th MARCH 1805
AGED 58 YEARS
REBECCA MARY ANN DAUGHTER OF
STEPHEN AND REBECCA DADD
DIED THE 26th DECEMBER
AGED 14 YEARS
MRS MARY ANN DADD WIFE OF
MR ROBERT DADD OF CHATHAM
DIED 27th JUNE 1824
AGED 34 YEARS
MRS SOPHIA OAKES DADD
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED
19th JUNE 1830 AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE MR ROBERT DADD
WHO DIED 28th AUGUST 1843
AGED 54 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 16th February 1796
Robert Dadd of Gillingham, Shipwright
   All money, including wages owed from Chatham Dockyard, to wife Mary. She and son, Stephen are executors.
   Witnesses: William Mears and Sarah Mears
   Proved 30th June 1798

263. Ledger on Brick Vault

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF AMELIA WIFE OF
LIEUT. JAMES TOWNLY
ROYAL MARINES
OBIT DECEMBER 17th 1853
AETAT 72 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
LIEUT. JAMES TOWNLY R. M.
OBIT MAY 23rd 1857
AETAT 73 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 17th April 1855
James Townley, of Gillingham, Gentleman
   All real and personal estate, after payment of debts, funeral, etc., to wife Lydia. She is executor.
   Witnesses: William Webb Hayward, Solicitor, Rochester and Alfred Rimmington, Clerk to Messrs Essell & Hayward, Rochester.
   Proved 15th June 1857

264. Chest Tomb

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS WELLS ESQ. OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1857
AGED 74 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 27th April 1854
William Wells of Chatham, Timber Merchant
   Furniture, all household goods and effects, to wife, Alice. To grandson, Thomas Wells, ( son of late son Thomas), horse, carts and all moveable implements of trade. All his properties, except that vested in him as trustee, to wife Alice for live. She can grant leases for terms not exceeding 7 years.
   Grandson, Thomas can have during Alice Well's lifetime, his timber yard in Chatham High Street, and adjoining house occupied by Andrew Hamilton Burns, and timber yard, wharf in testator's occupation and also house lately occupied by son Thomas, adjoining Chest Arms Tavern, and stages, cranes, work benches.
Grandson Thomas to pay testator's wife an annuity of £20 for life. After her death he gives to son Robert of Benenden, surgeon, his house in Chatham High Street in which he now lives, and his two houses in Limbert's Alley, Chatham occupied by Bryan Thomas Limbert, also a house in Rhode Street, Chatham, occupied by William Newcombe, also his house now used as a beer-house, called the "Brown Jug", occupied by John Nash, this abuts onto Whittaker Street and Best Street.
   After the death of his widow he gives to grandson Thomas Wells, the house in Chatham High Street occupied by Andrew Burns and timber yard and house lately occupied by son Thomas, adjoining the "Chest Arms Tavern", also his half share of a property in Chatham High Street occupied by William Ring shoemaker, also several properties to the rear of Ring, occupied by Sarah Naylor, Stephen Webb, Mary Hill and James Hinkly, also a house in Chatham High Street occupied by George Gray tailor, to grandson Thomas Wells forever.
   After the death of his widow to son Robert, grandson Thomas, son-in-law Thomas Hubbard, (trustees), his house abutting Whittaker Street occupied by John Cleeson, adjoining the "Brown Jug", also his house in Front Row, Ordnance Street occupied by Mrs Ann Hill, adjoining house occupied by Mrs Barbara Whiffen, also five houses in Chatham Hill, occupied by Thomas Barker, John Hudson, Stephen Hope, John Monday and James Greenslade, also three houses in Key Street, Bobbing occupied by Charles Brenchly, house at Burham occupied by Sarah Edmonds. Trustees to hold this property during the life of his daughter Harriet wife of Robert Jordan, to pay her the rents. After her death of her husband and after the death of the survivor then to their children at 21 years equally shared forever. If no children survive to 21 years then to son Robert and grandson Thomas shared equally forever. The latter two and Hubbard, also have, after the death of Alice Wells, a house in Best Street, Chatham, now a place of worship called Salem Chapel, also three houses adjoining occupied by William Walber, William Tapsell and Edward Writton, also three houses in Whittaker Street, occupied by [ ] Henniker, one empty and one unfinished, also beer house in Boules Dale, Chatham, called the "Rose in the Valley", occupied by Henry Billinghurst, upon trust, during the life of daughter Alice, wife of Thomas Hubbard, Alice to receive the rents.
   His stock to be valued by a timber merchant and sold. Personal estate after debts and funeral costs etc., are paid, as follows: to son Robert, grandson Thomas, daughter Harriet and daughter Alice £200 each, to daughter Frances wife of William Langley, £100.
   Residue to be invested in Public Funds, and his widow to have the income for life. After her death the trustees are to set aside £3,000 in the Public Funds and pay the interest to daughter Frances. After her death trustees are to pay the annual interest of the £3,000 towards the maintenance and education of her children until the youngest is 24. If none survive to 24 then to Robert Wells, Thomas Wells, Harriet Johnson and Alice Hubbard.
   Of the residue, ¼ to son Robert, ¼ to grandson Thomas Wells, ¼ to trustees to invest in Publuc Funds, the annual interest to Harriet Jordan, after her death to her surviving husband, if any, for life. After his death then in trust for Harriet's children at 21.
   Executors wife Alice, son Robert, grandson Thomas, Robert Jordan and Thomas Hubbard.
   Witnesses: Thomas Hills, Solicitor, Chatham and George Moss, his Clerk.
   Proved 12th May 1857.

265. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF MR WILLM. MARTIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 27th ?
1767 AGED 50 YEARS
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY THE 14th 1796
AGED 77 YEARS ALSO SARAH WIFE
OF JAMES CLIFTON ESQ. & DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH
26th 1793 AGED 40 YEARS
LIKEWISE JAMES CLIFTON ESQ.
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 14th 1796
AGED 50 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Wills, dated 1st February 1762 and 14th March 1792
William Martin, of Chatham, Shipwright
   Wife Elizabeth and Thomas Burkett of Brompton, Shipwright, are executors and trustees and testamentary guardians of children, Phillis and Sarah until they are 21 or married.
   To wife, use of household furniture, plate, linen and 1/3 of rents from leaseholds, as long as she remains his widow. After her death of remarriage, then equally shared between his daughters.
Any subsequent renewals of leases shall be paid for from residue of personal estate.
Rest and residue to wife and Thomas Burkett, upon trust, they to sell and convert into money, which with money estate, is to be invested in Public Funds. Wife to have 1/3 of interest, as long as she remains his widow. After her death, or remarriage, then the 1/3 part to daughters, equally shared.
   The interest from the remaining 2/3 goes towards the maintenance and education of the daughters, until they are 21 or married, they to have principal sum equally shared at 21 years.
   Witnesses: G. Paul and Bowes ?, Attorney of Strood
   Proved 19th October 1767 Power reserved to Thomas Burkett.

James Clifton
   Appoints Jacob Cazeneuve Troy and William Bulfin of Chatham, executors.
   They are to raise money to pay a bond debt due to Messrs Cox and Greenwood, Agents, Craig's Court, Westminster. His funeral costs and other "trifling debts to be paid from money that is in house. His furniture to be sold with other moveables, except his plate, which he leaves to his daughter. Executors to immediately pay daughter, £10.Residue to be paid to daughter at 21 years.
   Witnesses: D. Skinner, Surgeon , John Smith and Joseph Johnson

266. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
WILLM. MARTIN
LATE BOATSWAIN OF HIS
MAJESTY'S SHIP ROYAL ANN
WHO DIED THE 12th OF NOV. 1749
AGED 76 YEARS
"Wise is the man who............

267. Ledger, Railed

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FREDERICK HENRY DALGETY
PAYMASTER OF BRITISH
DEPOTS AND BATTALIONS
AT CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th OF AUGUST
1856
AGED 53 YEARS

268. Headstone and Plain Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN PETT OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY 22nd 1812
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO THE BODY OF MARY PETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
APRIL 6th 1818 AGED 71 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 4th June 1806
John Pett of Brompton, Gentleman
   Wife Mary to have use of his plate, linen, china, household goods and furniture, ready money, for life. After her death,to his 7 children, equally shared.
   His 2 freeholds in Gillingham, lately purchased from George Box Stroud and Henry Stroud, occupied by Thomas ( ? ) and John Clarke, to his wife, for life.
   After her death, then to trustees, William Barron of Rochester, Blacksmith and John Driver of Brompton, Shipwright, upon trust. After death of his wife, they to sell his two freeholds, and add to personal estate and effects, invested in Public Funds. Wife will be receiving interest from this investment, as well as rents of houses.
   After her death, trustees to share equally the capital among his 7 children by his first wife; James, Sarah wife of John Bracklee of Plymouth, Mariner, John, Martha wife of William Stonewick of Plymouth, Mariner, Richard, Elizabeth wife of John Carey of Plymouth, Mariner and Christian wife of Charles Ruckton of Plymouth, Mariner, equally shared. Wife, Barron and Driver are executors.
   Witnesses: R. Hay, John Solomon and J. Simmonds of Rochester.
   Proved 17th July 1812.

269. Ledger, Railed

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LIEUTENANT
AENEAS ROBERT RONALDSON
MACDONNELL
HONBL. EAST INDIA COMPANY'S
ENGINEERS
WHO WAS DROWNED 15th DECEMBER 1855
AGED 20
"Watch for ye know neither the day nor
the hour when the Son of Man cometh"

270. Chest Tomb

IN MEMORY OF
MRS MARY GREEN OF THE PARISH OF LOOSE
WHO DIED THE 2nd MARCH 1804 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO FIVE CHILDREN OF
JOSEPH AND SARAH GREEN
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO HARRIET DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOSEPH AND SARAH GREEN
WHO DIED THE 21st FEBY. 1809 AGED 10 YEARS
WM. HENY. GREEN DIED
4th DECEMBER 1822 AGED 32 YEARS
CHARLOTTE GREEN DIED
18th FEBRUARY 1825 AGED 37 YEARS
JOHN GREEN DIED
21st MARCH 1829 AGED 36 YEARS

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ALSO
AMELIA ORTON
GRAND DAUGHTER OF MR JOSEPH GREEN
WHO DIED JULY 29th 1853 AGED 22 YEARSIN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH GREEN SON OF THE ABOVE
MARY GREEN OF LOOSE, KENT
DIED THE 23rd DAY OF OCTOBER 1841 IN MEMORY OF
MRS SARAH WIFE OF
MR JOSEPH GREEN
DIED 23rd MAY 1836
AGED 82 YEARS AGED 70 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 13th November 1840
Joseph Green of Brompton, Gentleman
   Desires to be buried in his vault or brick grave in Gillingham Churchyard.
   Son Joseph and good friend Charles Pitcher of Brompton, Gentleman, are executors.
   He gives 3 freehold houses in Rainham Mark, Rainham, lately occupied by Thomas Green, George Miles and James Costen, to daughter Sarah Boswell for life. After her death, to his lawful heirs forever. His two freeholds in Green Street, Gillingham, occupied by John and Thomas Etchell, to son Joseph forever; also to Joseph a parcel of land at Green Street in Joseph's occupation, forever. His freehold house at the north end of Green Street occupied by William Hoskins; two freeholds at the back of Middle Street occupied by Thomas Mills and George Castle, to son Thomas forever. Two freeholds in Middle Street occupied by Edward Reeve and James Gould to daughter Mary Ann Reeve for life. After her death to her children in equal shares forever. If there are no surviving children then to his lawful heirs. Two more freeholds in Middle Street occupied by himself and Robert Matthews, to daughter Elizabeth Horton, widow, for life. After her death to her children forever. Another freehold in Rainham Mark adjoining Thomas Green's house occupied by William Crane; two freeholds behind those left to daughter Elizabeth, occupied by George Coleman and Sarah Hamilton to daughter Amelia Befort?, for life. After her death to his lawful heirs. His leaseholds in the Harrow yard in Manor Street to be sold and proceeds equally divided between his children, after payment of his debts, funeral costs, etc.
   Witnesses: W Harding, shipwright, Chatham Yard and James Dunk, labourer.

Codicil, same date as will.
   To son Joseph 10 guineas and to Charles Pitcher 5 Guineas.
   Witnesses, as for will.
   Proved 25th April 1842.

271. Ledger

TO THE MEMORY OF
MARGARET WIFE OF
JAMES DUBBINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 9th
NOVEMBER 1809 AGED 72 YEARS
"Touch not this grave, my bones, nor yet the dust,
But let this stone be rotten first"

272. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN OLLIS
CONDUCTOR OF THE METAL MILLS
IN H.M. DOCKYARD CHATHAM
WHO DIED 1st APRIL 1857
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM OLLIS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 26th SEPTEMBER 1857
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
JOHN OLLIS
WHO DIED AT PORTSMOUTH 16th NOV. 1851
AND IS INTERRED IN THE CEMETERY
OF THAT PLACE
AGED 71 YEARS

273. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR PHILIP AUSTIN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 29th DAY OF NOV.
1789 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO MR RICHD. YOUNG WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 20th OF AUGUST 1767
AGED 67 YEARS
AND MARY YOUNG HIS WIFE WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 2nd OF FEBRUARY 1778
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO SARAH AUSTIN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
PHILIP AUSTIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 31st OF JANUARY 1797 AGED 65 YEARS

274. Chest Tomb

TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JONATHAN GILLETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 25th OF JUNE 1800
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO MRS ELIZABETH GILLETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE 5th OF AUGUST 1767 AGED 34 YEARS
LIKEWISE MR WILLIAM GILLETT SON
OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED JONATHAN
AND ELIZABETH GILLETT WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 6th OF JANUARY 1807
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO MRS ELIZABETH GILLETT
SECOND WIFE OF THE AFORESAID
JONATHAN GILLETT WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 3rd OF JUNE 1804 AGED 74 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 4th April 1791
Jonathan Gillette, Snr., Shipwright of Brompton
   His own house in Brompton, to wife, Elizabeth, for life. After her death, then to his sons, William, Gabriel and Jonathan, equally shared. To wife Elizabeth, household goods, and sufficient furniture to furnish two rooms, which he leaves to the discretion of his executors. Executors to gather all of his money and sell residue of household goods to pay debts and funeral costs, etc. Remainder to be invested in Public Funds. Interest to wife, for life; after her death, the capital to his thee sons, equally shared.
   Wife and son, William are executors.
   Witnesses: Richard Hillyer, Mary Sommerton and Thomas Sommerton.
   Proved 11th July 1800 Value of goods and effects less than £100

275. Headstone and Foot Stone

HERE
LIES INTERRED WITHIN THIS VAULT
THE REMAINS OF HENRY COWARD
LATE QUARTERMAN OF THE SHIPWRIGHTS
IN HIS MAJESTY'S DOCKYARD, CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 6th DAY
OF FEBRUARY 1803 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFEON THE 11th DAY
OF SEPTEMBER 1801 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO CATHERINE DAUGHTER OF THE
ABOVE AND WIFE OF THOMAS GOWER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 7th DAY
OF NOVEMBER 1813 AGED 42 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 30th March 1801
Henry Coward of Chatham, shipwright.
   To wife Mary an annuity for life, this from his Bank Long Annuities. After her death the £10 annuity equally divided between his daughters Elizabeth, wife of William Gillette and Ann, wife of Robert Kennett.
   To wife Mary his freehold house and land on Slickets Hill, Chatham, for life; after her death to son Henry forever. To daughters Elizabeth and Ann an additional £10 annuity each. To son Henry £5 annuity for life; after his death the £5 annuity to his lawful heirs. In default of issue the £5 annuity to daughter Catherine Coward; she also has a £25 annuity for life.
   To grand daughter Elizabeth Gillette, to be invested for her until she is 21. To daughter Ann one silver tablespoon marked with a "lyon"; to son Henry one silver tablespoon marked H.C.J., and all his clothes. At this point Coward makes mention of an existing inventory of household goods and furniture.
   His wife and daughter Catherine to have the residue of household goods and furniture, etc., for as long as they find it convenient to live together, if not, wife to have that part of household goods and furniture in back parlour and back chamber of his dwelling house. After wife's death the above becomes the property of Catherine. The remainder of household goods and furniture, etc., to daughter Catherine if she lives separately from her mother. To son-in-law William Gillette £20. Gillette and daughter Catherine are executors. To daughter Catherine his watch; to son-in-law Gillette is gold buttons, draughts of shipping, residue and income from his apprentices at H.M. Dockyard, during remainder of apprenticeship. All wages and debts due to daughter Catherine.
   Witnesses: Richard Bowles, Elizabeth Bowles and Ann Thorpe.

Affidavit, 7th March 1803.
   Catherine Coward of Brompton, spinster, sworn. The inventory mentioned in the will has never come into her possession or knowledge. She does not believe the inventory ever existed but if it does turn up in the future she will readily bring it forward.
   Proved 9th March 1803.

Note in margin dated 10th November 1815. The will was not administered by Catherine Gowar, formerly Coward, whilst living surviving executor and residuary legatee, who died intestate. Administration granted to Thomas Gowar husband and administrator of the goods of Catherine Gowar.

Note dated 23rd December 1837.
Will not administered by Thomas Gowar who died intestate. Administration granted to Catherine Gowar, daughter of Thomas and Catherine.

276. Headstone, Foot Stone and Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN BELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER THE 24th 1789
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
MRS ELIZABETH BELL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE JOHN BELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV. THE 16th 1789
AGED 58 YEARS

Ledger
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH BELL DUNSTERVILLE
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN BELL AND ELIZABETH BELL DUNSTERVILLE
BORN SEPTEMBER 1st 1828
DIED JANUARY 31st 1830
AGED 1 YEAR AND 5 MONTHS
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH DUNSTERVILLE
DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND ELIZABETH BELL
AND RELICT OF THE LATE
ELIAS DUNSTERVILLE, ESQ. OF PLYMOUTH
BORN 10th OCTOBER 1757
DIED 1st SEPTEMBER 1838

277. Headstone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN BELL
SON OF
JOHN AND ELIZABETH BELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 15th OCTOBER 1802
AGED 40 YEARS
HE LEFT A BELOVED AND AFFECTIONATE WIFE
TO LAMENT HIS LOSS

Deanery of Shoreham Will dated 29th September 1782
John Bell of Gillingham, Farmer
   Executor is John Page of Gillingham, Gentleman
His share of income from farm he occupies and his share of horses, cattle, sheep, corn, hay, wagons, carts, and all husbandry stock belonging to him and his partner, Thomas White and all personal estate and household goods and furniture, to three children, John, Elizabeth and Mary, shared equally, subject to payments of debts and funeral, etc. Executor has discretion to distribute value of goods or carry on business in partnership with Thomas White, as he judges most advantageous to his children.
   Witnesses: Thomas Hall and Thomas Sommerton
   Proved 19th January 1790 Value of chattels and effects under £500

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2 March 1797
John Bell of Gillingham, Farmer
   To wife, Catherine, all goods, chattels and household goods, husbandry stock and crops, plate, linen, china, money, securities and personal estate, after payment of debts and funeral, etc., for ever.
She is executor.
   Witness: Thomas Selby and Richard Coleman
   Proved 26th November 1802

278. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM LUFF OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER
18th 1844
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO
MRS ELIZABETH LUFF
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 4th 1845
AGED 58 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 25th May 1837
William Luff of New Brompton, Gentleman
   Wife Elizabeth, friend John Skinner of Chatham, Broker and William Dulake of Gillingham, Gardener are executors and trustees. They to have, in trust, all his real estate in Chatham and Gillingham or elsewhere, furniture, goods, chattels, money, securities and personal state. His wife an have household goods, etc., as she chooses, for life. Trustees to invest monies in Public Funds and pay interest to his wife, for life.
The other main beneficiary of the will is William Luff or Boxall, the illegitimate son of his late sister, Sarah Luff and William Boxall, Esquire.
   Most of the will consists involved trust details.
   Witnesses: James Dulvey of Brompton, John Baird Victualler of Brompton and Miles Crow, Solicitor of Brompton.
   Proved 5th February 1845 Power reserved to Elizabeth Luff

279. Headstone and Body Stones

IN MEMORY OF
MRS ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MR JOHN KING
OF SHEERNESS SHE DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 20th OF APRIL 1762
IN THE 42nd YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO MR JOHN KING DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 3rd OF JANUARY 1784
AGED 66 YEARS

280. Small Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
CATHERINE
WIDOW OF THE LATE
JOHN A. O. GORMAN
CAPT. H.M. 31st REGT.
SHE DIED AT GILLINGHAM
JANUARY 11th 1859
"The Righteous shall be (held) ? in
Everlasting Remembrance"

281. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
DEBORAH WRIGHT WIFE OF
MR HENRY WRIGHT
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 26th
OCTR. 1752 AGED 33 YEARS
"Within this silent grave, here doth embrace,
A Virtuous Wife, Maid Deborah's comely face,
Sarah's Obedience, Lydia's Open Heart,
Martha's Care, but Mary's Better Part"

282. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR NICHOLAS STANBRIDGE
SENR. LATE MASTER SAIL MAKER OF
HIS MAJESTY'S YARD AT CHATHAM
DIED 24th MAY 1768 AGED 89 YEARS
ALSO ANTON RODIGER LATE OF
BROMPTON WHO DIED 14th APRIL 1817
AGED 68 YEARS
WILLIAM ANTON ROOFE
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 8th OF MARCH 1819 AGED 13 MONTHS

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SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MRS ANN RODIGER WIF OF
MR ANTON RODIGER
LATE OF BROMPTON
WHO DIED 6th JUNE 1839
AGED 72 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 10th January 1771
Nicholas Stanbridge, of Rochester, late Master Sail Maker, H. M. Dockyard, Chatham
   To Mary Wayman, Nicholas Stanbridge, Catherine Blogg, William Stanbridge and Charles Stanbridge, his children, £8 each. To son Charles, ½ of his clothes, silver watch,, 3 gold buttons, gold ring with red stone and pair of silver buckles. The other ½ of his clothes to sons Nicholas and William, also to Nicholas, his silver tankard, to William a pair of silver buckles and gold ring. All his books to Nicholas, William and Charles (except Sail Making books which go to Nicholas), equally shared. He has 2 apprentices, John Greenfield and Richard Freeman and the remainder of their term, to wife Ann. Wife, Ann to pay son Charles £5 per annum during remainder of his apprenticeship. All household goods to wife Ann. She is executor.
   Witnesses: Elizabeth Broome, Winifred Moulden and John Austen
   Proved 24th April 1771

283. Ledger

TO THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM WEEKES OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED ON THE 28th OF SEPTEMBER 1824
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 29th OF NOVEMBER 1836
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 18th OF JULY 1792
AGED 11 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THE INFANT SON OF
THOMAS AND REBECCA WEEKES OF BROMPTON
AND GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 17th OF DECEMBER 1814
AGED 6 WEEKS
ALSO ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 22nd OF MARCH 1836
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 24th OF JANUARY 1837
AGED 54 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 19th June 1824 and 2nd January 1829
William Weekes of Chatham, Gentleman.
   To wife Susanna all household goods and personal estate except securities in trust, for her own use, subject to payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs. Rents from his freehold house and 30 acres of land in Chiddingstone, occupied by George Wood, and from his leasehold in two dwellings now in his own occupation, and all other real estate to his wife for life, after her death to sons Capon and Thomas and daughter Ann in equal shares. To son John £1. After the death of his wife, to daughter Susannah of Wouldham, £400; to son Richard £300.
   Executors can sell leasehold estate and invest proceeds in Public Funds and pay interest to his wife for life. After her death this to be shared equally between Capon, Thomas and Ann. Principal money to the survivor of the three. His wife, daughter Ann, sons Capon and Thomas are executors.
   Witnesses: John Akers, Chatham, James Taylor, Chatham and J Gibbs, Attorney, Strood.
   Proved 8th December 1824. Note in margin dated 7th February 1837, administration granted to Capon Weeks, surviving executor.

Thomas Weekes of Chatham, Plumber and Glazier
   To wife Rebecca, all freeholds and leaseholds and all the rest of his estate. She is executor.
   Witnesses: George Acworth, Solicitor, Chatham, Catherine Acworth and James Pearce, Clerk to Mr Acworth

Codicil, 23rd January 1837
   Will confirmed.
   Witnesses: L. Pearson, Hester Wickham and Edward Wickham
   Proved 14th July 1837

284. Headstone

THOMAS MARTIN OF CHATHAM
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 23rd OF MAY 1762
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MARY MARTIN HIS WIFE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 9th OF MARCH 1767
AGED 72 YEARS

285. ?

IN
MEMORY OF
THOMAS MARTIN
HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB. 11Th 1766
AGED 70 YEARS
HE WAS COMMISSIONER'S COCKSWAIN
NEAR 30 YEARS
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH CATHERINE
HIS WIFE AND 2 SONS AND 1 DAUGHTER
GEORGE, JAMES AND MERCY
AND JUDITH FURMANGER
ALSO MERCY SECOND WIFE OF
THOS. MARTIN DIED NOV. 1st 1775
AGED 69 YEARS

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SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN MARTIN
WHO DIED THE 9th OF JULY
1832 AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO MARY MARTIN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 29th OF OCTOBER
1837 AGED 73 YEARS

286. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM TYSON
WHO DIED THE 8th MAY 1808
AGED 4 YEARS
"He's flown
From this vain world,
To Heaven's Celestial Plains,
Where Angels dwell,
and Jesus ever Reigns"
ALSO ANN TYSON
WIFE OF JOHN TYSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th JANY.
1832 AGED 59
HARRIETT TYSON
DIED 23rd AUGUST 1834 AGED 2 MONTHS
MR JOHN BENJ. TYSON
DIED 29th OCTOBER 1845 AGED 52 YEARS

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SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN BENJ. TYSON
WHO DIED 29th OCTOBER1845 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO MR JOHN TYSON SENR.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 19th
DAY OF APRIL1850 AGED 78 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will dated13th February 1850
John Tyson, Builder of 23 Charlton Street, New Brompton
   To "kind friends", Robert Lawton of Garden Street and John Saxton of High Street, Brompton, (executors and trustees), all household goods, furniture, clothes, money, investments and money due from H.M. Government, all personal estate and real estate, upon trust, for benefit of wife Mary, after debts are paid and funeral costs, etc., are paid.
   Witnesses: Samuel Harbord, William Minn and Charles Pitcher
   Proved 24th May 1850 Power reserved to Lawton.

287. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN KNIGHT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
11th JANUARY 1822
AGED 65 YEARS

288. Chest Tomb

DEATH - BACKGROUND: RE-SITED GROUP, WEST OF TOWER

TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
MR JOHN AND ELIZABETH DEATH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 13th JANUARY 1840
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO EDWIN DEATH LATE OF H.M. SHIP
DAUNTLESS WHO DIED OF YELLOW FEVER AT
BARBADOES 6th DECEMBER 1852 AGED 27 YEARS

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TO
THE MEMORY OF
ELIZA AND CLARA
DAUGHTERS OF
JOHN WILLIAM AND
ELIZA SELINA DEATH
WHO DIED IN THEIR
INFANCY

Side Panel, (Facing Path)
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN DEATH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 14th 1851
AGED 63 YEARS

End Panel (Facing Church)
EDWIN CHARLES PALMER
SON OF
JOHN WILLIAM AND
ELIZA SELINA DEATH
DIED 22nd MARCH 1861
AGED 11 MONTHS

1838 Pigot Directory, John Death, Linen Draper
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd August 1850
John Death, of Gillingham, Gentleman
   James Dulvey, Surgeon and son William are executors and trustees, Wife, Elizabeth to have household fuel, wines, liquors, provisions and £100 for immediate needs out of personal estate and use of household furniture and all goods for life.
   After her death, the latter into his residuary personal estate, bequeathed to trustees. If his wife thinks fit she can carry on his contract with the Barracks Department or other Government Institutions.
   To daughter Henrietta £875, which is owed to him by son William by virtue of an indenture dated 18th April 1849, the loan was for £1,000, of which £125 has been paid; Henrietta also has £25.
Friend James Dulvey has 15 guineas as a mark of esteem. Son John also has 15 guineas. To daughter Henrietta, silver teapot and stand, six silver teaspoons, his piano and a china service purchased by his late daughter Elizabeth.
   To son John a gold watch; to son William a gold chain and seals and gold key; to son Edwin a gold watch guard and to son Robert a gold mourning ring and silver (?) holder.
   Rents of his real estate to wife Elizabeth for life.
   Freehold house 28 Brompton High Street to son John forever. His half part of a freehold 24 same street in son William's occupation to son William for life, if he dies with surviving children then to be shared equally amongst his children. If no children survive to 21, then the half share to sons Edwin and Robert forever. The other half of 24 and two freeholds at the rear of Park Place, occupied by Thomas and James Sturgeon to son Charles forever. Two freeholds in Middle Street occupied by [      ] Ratcliffe and John Bear and a freehold in Beacon Close Lane occupied by Richard Morris to son Edwin forever.
   A house in Rochester High Street occupied by John Cole, boot maker, to son Robert forever.
   Two freeholds in Park Place, occupied by John Ely and Henry Bear and several houses called Archers Buildings near Manor Street, to son Samuel forever.
   His freehold house in Fox Lane, occupied by Alfred Letley, to daughter Henrietta forever. Leasehold, now in three properties near Church Street, occupied by Robert Masters, William Carter and [      ] Parkham, under contract to be sold to him by John Lock Esq to daughter Henrietta for term of lease.
   To James Dolvey and son John his money, investments and personal estate not already bequeathed, goods, chattels, etc., upon trust, to be sold. Trustees to pay all his debts, especially £264 due to John Lock for purchase of the above leasehold. Residue to be invested in public funds. Annual proceeds towards his childrens' maintenance and education until they are all 21 or married if girls. Trustees can use money to help his childrens' advancement in the world. Principal sum to be equally shared by them when they are all 21.
   Witnesses: George Essell, Solicitor, Rochester and Richard T Moore, Clerk, to Messrs Essell, Heyward and Essell.
   Proved 16th September 1851.

289. Headstone

TO THE MEMORY
OF
MR GEORGE GARTH
MASTER PAINTER
AT HIS MAJESTY'S YARD CHATHAM
WHOSE PERISHABLE REMAINS
LIE HERE INHUMED
WHO
LONG LABOURERING UNDER THE MOST EXCRUCIATING PAIN
WHICH HE BORE WITH THE FIRMEST CONSTANCY & RESIGNED
PLACIDLY
HIS IMMORTAL PART
INTO THE HANDS OF HIS CREATOR
MAY THE 10th
ANNO CHRISTI 17[62]
AETATIS SUAE
43

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 11th March 1761
George Garth, of Brompton, Painter.
   To wife Deborah, after payment of debts, funeral costs, etc., all of his estate, for ever. She is executor.
   Witnesses: Abraham Sugden, Edward Dove and Edward Moore
   Proved 4th January 1762

290. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF MR ABRAHAM SUGDEN
WHO DIED THE 19th OF OCTOBER 1767
AGED 58 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE WHO DIED THE
29th JANUARY 1794 AGED 80 YEARS
AND ALSO ANN HINDS DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE NAMED WHO DIED THE
24th DECEMBER 1774 AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO MARY SUGDEN DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE ABRAHAM AND
MARY SUGDEN WHO DIED ON THE 16th DAY OF
MAY 1814 AGED 73 YEARS

291. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR ABRAHAM SUGDEN
WHO DIED THE 22nd OF OCTOBER 1802
IN THE 60th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 15th OF FEBRUARY 1816
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO MR ABRAHAM SUGDEN
SON OF THE ABOVE
ABRAHAM AND ELIZABETH
WHO DIED THE 16th OF JULY 1817
AGED 41 YEARS

Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS BETSY SUGDEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 30th OF NOVEMBER 1830
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO OF
MR WILLIAM SUGDEN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 25th OF DECEMBER 1842
IN THE 72nd YEAR OF HIS AGE

292. Headstone and Foot Stone

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
CAPTAIN MARTIN HINTON
ROYAL NAVY
DECEASED OCTOBER 29th 1814
AGED 56

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated18th July 1814
Martin Hinton, R. N.
   He has £200 in the 3% Annuities, (Bank of England ?). His sister, Susan Hinton to have half of this, (and all of his effects ?), the other half of the £200 to brother in law, Samuel Henmons, Master Attendant, H.M. Dockyard. Chatham.
   Witnesses: Mary Eliza Henmons (only one)

Affidavit 1st December 1814
   William Hood Henmons of Mitcham, Surrey, Brewer is sworn. He knew Hinton well and confirms will and signature are in Hinton's hand.
   Proved 3rd December 1814 granted to Samuel Henmons.

293. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THE BELOVED CHILDREN OF
SMART AND ANN FULLAGAR
SMART DIED 6th OCTOBER 1818
AGED 5 YEARS
EDWARD J. DIED 8th NOVEMBER 1831
AGED 14 YEARS
EMMA S. DIED 2nd JANUARY 1832
AGED 3 YEARS
HENRIETTA M DIED 23rd JANUARY 1832
AGED 8 YEARS
SARAH S. DIED 5th FEBRUARY 1832
AGED 21 YEARS

294. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH CHILES WIFE OF EDWARD CHILES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 20th DECEMBER 1783
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO JOHN FULLAGAR GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 6th MARCH 178[ ] AGED 1 YEAR
ALSO RACHEL WIFE OF MR JOHN FULLAGAR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 29th OCTOBER 1815
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE MR JOHN FULLAGAR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 3rd MARCH 1852
AGED 94 YEARS

295. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
HENRIETTA MARIA WIFE OF
LIEUT. ALEXANDER MARTIN R.N.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 23rd DECEMBER 1821
AGED 31 YEARS

296. Headstone

HERE
LIETH THE BODY
OF SARAH AGGAR
WIFE OF JOHN AGGAR
OF SHEERNESS WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 27th OF DEC.
1751 AGED 26 YEARS

297. Headstone and 2 Foot Stones

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS PULLINGER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 31st OCTOBER 1841
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO
FRANCES ELIZABETH PULLINGER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 4th 1854
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO
MRS CHARLOTTE CARDWELL
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 7th 1857
AGED 50 YEARS

Rear
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE
WIFE OF THOMAS PULLINGER
OF BROMPTON
WHO DIED THE 17th NOVEMBER 1825
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS PULLINGER
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 13th JULY 1831
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO MRS SARAH ANN CROWHURST WIFE OF
MR JESSE CROWHURST OF BROMPTON
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 16th OF
OCTOBER 1840 AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO MR HENRY PULLINGER
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 17th OF JUNE 1841
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE SUSANNAH PULLINGER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
MR HENRY PULLINGER
WHO DIED THE 4th OF JULY 1841 AGED 4 MONTHS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 5th October 1841
Thomas Pullinger of Brompton, Blacksmith
   Appoints nephew James Buckland of Barming, Farmer and George Gifford of Gad's Hill, Gillingham, Grocer, executors and trustees, for their pains, £5 each.
   This will is rather long and full of tedious trust details. The main points are:
   All his real estate, except that held on trust, to his trustees, upon trust. The rents of 1/3 to daughter Charlotte, after her death, to her children, if she has no children who survive to 21, then, upon trust for daughter, Frances, after her death to her children and William and Mary Crowhurst , children of his late daughter, Sarah, who was wife of Jesse Crowhurst, Tallow Chandler of Brompton, for ever.
If they die before they are 21, then to his own right heirs.
   Daughters Charlotte and Frances also have the interest from £301 each.
   Witnesses: J. Stephens and M.S. Stephens, Solicitors, Chatham
   Proved 8th February 1842

298. Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN FRENCH OF CHATHAM
RICH IN FAITH AND IN GOOD WORKS, YET
ESTEEMING HIMSELF NOTHING, HE RELIED
SOLELY ON THE SACRIFICE AND
RIGHTEOUSNESS OF CHRIST AND BEING
ACCEPTED IN HIM, ENTERED INTO
REST APRIL 11th 1855 IN THE 83rd YEAR
OF HIS AGE
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MARIA HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO DIED
FEBRUARY 16th 1853 IN THE 71st YEAR OF
HER AGE
"The Heart of her Husband did safely,
Trust in her, her Children arise up
and call her Blessed"

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th February 1855
John French of Chatham, Gentleman, formerly Cooper and Coal Merchant
   This will consists mostly tedious trust details.
   Son David and friend George Pemble are executors and trustees, Pemble is to have £5.
   All freeholds to them, upon trust, for benefit of son David and other children. All monies, goods, chattels, furniture and personal estate, also upon trust, after funeral costs, etc., to be invested in Public Funds, for the benefit of his children.
   Witnesses: Joshua Hunt Holbourbe Wray of Chatham and Matthew S. Stephens, Solicitor, Chatham
   Proved 6th July 1855

299. Headstone, Body Stone, Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FREDERICK SPENCER
BOWER
LIEUTENANT IN THE ROYAL
MARINES LIGHT INFANTRY
YOUNGEST SON OF THE LATE
REAR ADMIRAL
EDWARD BOWER, C.B.
WHO DIED AT CHATHAM
ON THE 11th NOVEMBER 1858
AGED 22 YEARS

300. Small Headstone

TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BROAD
OF THIS PARISH HE DIED 28th NOV. 1774
AGED 62 YEARS
"Take ye Heed, Watch and Pray, for
ye know not when the Time is"

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M.I.S NOS. 301 TO 400 OF ST MAGDALENE CHURCH, GILLINGHAM TRANSCRIBED BY D.L. WILLIAMS FROM A LISTINGS BY CAPTAIN CONNOLLY R.E. IN 1862

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Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary Magdalene Church, Gillingham recorded in 1862 by
Captain Connolly, Royal Engineers. Concise Wills and other notes added by D.E. Williams 2015.

M.I.s numbers 301 to 400

301. Headstone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. ELIZABETH HALL
OF DOVER, WIFE OF THE LATE
EDWARD HALL, ESQUIRE
OF CHENYVALLEY, COUNTY DOWN, IRELAND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 25th JUNE 1815
AGED 77 YEARS

302. Ledger on Brick Chest

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES CHILES
WHO DIED 1st JULY 1828
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO CAROLINE, WIDOW
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 6th OCTOBER 1834
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO CAROLINE DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 21st JANUARY 1853
AGED 59 YEARS

303. Small Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
EMMA AMELIA
DAUGHTER OF
CAPT. FRY 63rd REGT.
AND ELIZA HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 20th DAY OF JULY 1838
AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO CAPT. R. H. FRY
15th REGT.
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
CAPT. (NOW MAJOR) FRY
WHO DIED THE 22nd DAY OF MARCH 1859
AGED 23 YEARS

304. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE
MEMORY
OF
MR SAMPSON BALL, R.N.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AT
MELVILLE HOSPITAL
ON THE 6th JULY 1838
AGED 59 YEARS
"Light lie the ashes of the dead
And hallowed be the turf that pillows the head"

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 15th June 1835
Samson Ball
   All of his estate to wife, Mary, including Prize Money. No real estate mentioned. Wife is executor.
   Witnesses: John Richardson, Surgeon, Melville Hospital, Chatham, Thomas Mould?, Purveyor, Melville Hospital and Robert Drake, Clerk, Melville Hospital.
   Proved 24th July 1836

305. Ledger over Brick Vault

Palmer

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR CHARLES WILLIAM PALMER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 28th JANY. 1857
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
CAROLINE EMILY KENNETT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED
CHARLES WILLIAM PALMER
WHO DIED THE 13th OF JULY 1859
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO
MR JOHN PALMER
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 20th OF OCT. 1859
AGED 76 YEARS

306. Chest Tomb, Railed

IN MEMORY OF
MR JAMES KINCAID MASTER BLACKSMITH
OF HIS MAJESTY'S DOCK YARD AT CHATHAM 36 YEARS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 5th JULY 1798
AGED 71 YEARS
MRS SUSANNA KINCAID WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 25th APRIL 1782 AGED 59 YEARS
WILLIAM KINCAID SON OF
JAMES AND FRANCES KINCAID
DIED THE 1st DECEMBER 1779 AGED 16 MONTHS
SUSANNA WILKES DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES AND ELIZABETH WILKES
DIED THE 20th MAY 1785 ? AGED 18 MONTHS
CHARLES WILKES SON OF
CHARLES AND ELIZ. WILKES
DIED THE 1st JUNE 1787 AGED 11 MONTHS
FRANCES KINCAID WIFE OF
MR JAMES KINCAID CHIEF CLERK IN
CHATHAM DOCK YARD DIED 10th OCT 1798
AGED 47 YEARS
MR JAMES KINCAID LATE CLERK IN THE
STOREKEEPER'S OFFICE, CHATHAM DOCK YARD
DIED THE 10th JANY. 1802 AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO TWO OF HIS CHILDREN
GEORGE KINCAID DIED THE 9th APRIL 1802
AGED 2 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS
ANN KINCAID DIED THE 20th JUNE 1802
AGED 9 MONTHS

End Panel
SACRED
TP THE MEMORY
OF
MR FRANK HAITE
WHO DIED 26th NOV.
1844
AGED 63

End Panel
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN JAMES
KINCAID HAITE
WHO DIED
12th OF MARCH 1818
AGED 21 YEARS

Side Panel
IN MEMORY OF
MR JAMES KINCAID
CHIEF CLERK IN THE BUILDER'S OFFICE OF HIS
MAJESTY'S DOCK YARD, CHATHAM
WHO DIED 26th MARCH 1816 AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO CATHERINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO
DIED 23rd OF OCTOBER 1827 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ] AGED [ ] YEARS
(Unfinished)

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 25th May 1798, 2nd January 1802, 11th May 1815 and 24th November 1844
James Kincaid the Elder, of St. Margaret's Bank, Rochester, Master Blacksmith in H.M. Dockyard, Chatham.
   Two houses in Garden Street, Brompton, occupied by Howell and Thomas Sugden, two houses in Manor Street, Brompton, occupied by Margaretson and Stephens, piece of land adjoining latter, occupied by his son, James Kincaid, to son James, for ever.
   Also to son James, £1,800 stock in the 5% Bank Annuities and his large silver punch bowl.
   Four houses in Prospect Row, Brompton, occupied by Denton, Rayring, Con and Diprose and nine houses in Garden Street, in Queen's Court, occupied by Wills, Townm, Briggs, Wheeler, Sutton, Stretton, Harleston, Lee and Jordan and seven house in Middle Street, Brompton, occupied by John Driver, Dunk, Whatman, Rogers, Whatman, Parsons and Sleegg and his own house in St. Margaret's Bank and four adjoing houses, occupied by Thomas Blackston, Roby, Edward Trump and March and three houses behind latter, occupied by Cheny, Everson and Rainey and £3,075 in the 5% Annuities, to son James, upon trust. He is to pay rents from four houses in Prospect Row and nine houses in Garden Street, and interest on £1,250 (part of the £3,075) to daughter, Mary wife of Benjamin Haite, Navy Clerk, for her life. After her death, the last mentioned houses and the sum of £1,250 to her children, equally shared at 21. If no children survive to 21, then to Benjamin Haite (if he survives), for ever.
Trustee to pay rent of seven houses in Middle Street and interest from £1,400 (part of the £3,074) to the youngest daughter wife of Charles Wilkes of Faversham, Gentleman, for life. After her death, to
her children shared equally at 21.
   If she dies with no surviving children then to Charles Wilkes, for ever.
   Income from his house (subject to his wife's life interest), and four leasehold houses adjoing, to daughter, Susannah, for rest of term, also interest on £425 (part of the £3,075), for life. Adter her death, then to her surviving children, if none reach 21, then to son James and daughters, Mary and Elizabeth, equally shared, after their deaths to their children at 21.
   To daughter, Mary Haite, a silver quart tankard; to daughter, Elizabeth, a silver pint mug; to daughter, Susannah, pair of silver salts, four silver table spoons and silver pepper box.
To wife Elizabeth, household furniture, linen, china, etc. Residue of real and personal estate, to son James, upon trust, he is to pay mother an annuity of £20 for life and to divide surplus between himself and sisters. After his wife's death, he is to share principal sum as before.Son James is executor.
   Witnesses: Edward Crump of Rochester, Gentleman, Jonathan Prall, Attorney, Rochester and Thomas Church, his Clerk.
   Proved 7th August 1798

James Kincaid, Gentleman
   To wife Ann, after expenses, all personal estate. She is executor.
   Witnesses: Stephen Dadd, Shipwright and Assistant Converter, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham and Richard Martin, Quarterman of the Shipwrights.
   Proved 22nd April 1802

James Kincaid, Gentleman
   Wife, Catherine, son George and Thomas Haite, Clerk of the Rope Yard, Chatham Dock Yard, are executors.
   A house in Manor Street, Brompton, occupied by Thomas Stott, to wife, for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death, to son William, for ever. He own house in Garden Street, and household furniture, pair of silver salts with spoons, silver and china, (except stoves fenders, grates, coppers and fire irons, which are fixtures and furniture in front attic and set of china bought from Mr Farmer), to wife, for life, if she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then his house to son George, plus the items listed above and large silver bowl and silver punch ladle, for ever.
   Following the terms of a marriage settlement dated 8th November 1800, executors to pay wife £200 in 5% Bank Annuities, plus another £50 in same stock and interest on £300 same stock. After her death or remarriage, the principal of the £300 stock, to son Henry, for ever.
   Also to wife, interest on £600 same stock. After her death or remarriage, then the principal to son William, for ever. Also to wife, all spirits, liquors and casks.
   To daughter, Fanny wife of Samuel May of Sheerness, Mariner £500 in 5% Annuities and two silver table spoons.
   To daughter Betsy, £500, same stock and two silver table spoons, also bed, bolster, pillows. Four blankets, three pairs new cotton sheets, counterpane, six Clark Chamber Chairs and walnut chest of drawers. To son Henry silver pint can. To son William, gold watch, gold chain and two gold seals, one marked W.K., one J.K. And metal watch, two table spoons; if William dies pre 21, then this bequest to son Henry. To son William. Five books of the Old and New Testaments, four volumes of Rapin's History of England, volume of Natural History, all clothes, if William dies pre 21, the latter to sons Henry and George.
   To daughter in law, Catherine Windyer, £20 in 5% Annuities.
   Residue of personal estate, after expenses, to wife, for life, "for her greater comfort and happiness". He desires daughter Betsy to leave her house within three months after his death, so wife can have possession. Executors to pay Betsy £30 for furniture; if she does not leave, the £30 to son William.
   £20 to nephew, Thomas Haite, Clerk of the Rope Yard, for his kindness in acting as executor and whatever money is left in the 5% Annuities.
   Witnesses: Richard Hughes, Master Boat Builder, T. Trott, Master House Carpenter, both of Chatham Dock Yard.
   Proved 16th July 1816 Thomas Haite now described as Thomas Mears

Frank Haite, Gentleman
   All real estate, invested money, ready money, furniture, household goods and effects, to wife, Betsy, for ever. She is executor.
   Witnesses: Thomas Ruston?, Attorney of Rochester and Mary Newlyn, Servant to Mr Haite.
   Proved 21st December 1844

307. Headstone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN LINDRIDGE, ESQ.
LATE OF MANSION ROW IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 13th 1825
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO OF ANN HIS WIFE WHO DIED MARCH
THE 16th 1789 AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO
MRS KITTY JANE MORSE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 5th OF AUG. 1832
AGED 62 YEARS

308. Ledger over Vault, Railed

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SELINA BARTHOLOMEW
THE BELOVED WIFE
OF
GEORGE WOODS, ESQ.
OF ORDNANCE TERRACE, CHATHAM
WHO DIED DECEMBER 9th 1851
AGED 49 YEARS
"He died for us, that whether we wake or
Sleep we should live together with him"
1st Thess. V10
THOMAS HAWKINS BROOK WOODS
DIED IN HIS INFANCY
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
NICHOLAS WILLIAM WOODS
THEIR THIRD SON LATE OF THE ROYAL
NAVY DIED OF CHOLERA AT CALCUTTA
ON 31st DECEMBER 1853 AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE WOODS, ESQ.
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 10th 1860
AGED 71 YEARS

309. Ledger over Vault, Railed

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS FITZHERBERT AUSTIN
SON OF
MICHAEL & MARY ANN AUSTIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 28th JUNE 1825
AGED 14 YEARS
ALSO JOHN WILLIAM RAWLINSON SON OF
THE REV. JOHN SAMUEL RAWLINSON, DECD.
21st AUGUST 1826 AGED 11 MONTHS AND 13 DAYS
JANE FITZHERBERT AUSTIN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
MICHAEL AND MARY ANN AUSTIN
DIED JUNE 20th 1827 AET. 18
MARY ANN AUSTIN
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE THOMAS AND JANE
DIED ON THE 10th SEPTEMBER 1829
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO OF GEORGE DAYSH AUSTIN
ASSISTANT SURGEON OF H. M. NAVY AND MEMBER OF
THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, LONDON
SON OF THE ABOVE
MICHAEL AND MARY ANN AUSTIN
WHO DIED 6th JUNE 1836 AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO OF MR MICHAEL AUSTIN
WHO DIED 1st JUNE 1844 AGED 72 YEARS

310. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANCIS WILLM. VENN
LATE GUNNER OF H.M.S. SPARIATE
WHO WAS UNFORTUNATELY KILLED BY
FALLING FROM THE SIDE OF
H.M.S. PRINCE REGENT
AT THE MOMENT OF HER LAUNCH IN
CHATHAM DOCK YARD
ON THE 12th APRIL 1823 AGED 51 YEARS
HAVING SERVED HIS KING AND COUNTRY
FAITHFULLY DURING A PERIOD OF
FORTY ONE YEARS
ALSO LINE PURCELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 6th 1840
IN THE 76th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"THOU SHALL COME TO THY GRAVE IN A FULL
AGE LIKE AS A SHOCK OF CORN COMETH IN
HIS SEASON"
JOB 5 26

311. CHEST TOMB, with CROSS

WARD - NO INSCRIPTION SURVIVES

TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF
MRS NENNETTER LETITIA WARD
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN WARD ESQ
LATE OF SHEERNESS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 9th OF DECEMBER
1857 AGED 56 YEARS
THE REMAINS OF THE ABOVE NAMED JOHN WARD
ARE DEPOSITED IN A VAULT IN THE CHURCH
ALSO
MISS AUGUSTA MARIA WARD
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 24th OF OCTOBER
1857 AGED 28 YEARS

At the foot of Cross
"God our Redeemer Lives,
And after from the skies,
Looks down and watches all our dust,
Till He shall bit it, Rise !"

312. Low Headstone

HERE LYETH YE BODY
OF URSULA COOPER
BURIED THE 17th OCTOBER
1723 AGED 14 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM COOPER
BURIED MAY THE 6th 1729
AGED 15 YEARS

313. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
MARY DAUGHTER OF GEORGE
AND ELIZABETH DANN
OF THE PARISH OF LINTON IN THIS COUNTY
WHO DIED THE 10th OCTOBER 1809
AGED 31 YEARS

314. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN GLOVER (LATE MAST. GUNNER
OF CHATHAM LINES) WHO DIED FEBY.
THE 28th 1797 AGED 85 YEARS
LIKEWISE ROSE GLOVER
HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO DIED JUNE THE
13th 1791 AGED 71 YEARS

315. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ANN HODGSKIN
WIFE OF
MR RICHARD HODGSKIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 18th DECEMBER 1835
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE MR RICHARD HODGSKIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 11th AUGUST 1845
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO JANE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st DECEMBER 1808
AGED 15 YEARS

316. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF MR WILLIAM ELLINGTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH THE 18th 1850
AGED 64 YEARS
"A Wretched, Poor and Helpless Worm,
On Thy Kind Arms I Fall"
ALSO
REBECCA ELLINGTON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED OCTOBER
14th 1852 AGED 43 YEARS
GEORGE COWCRAFT ELLINGTON
SON OF THE ABOVE DIED MARCH THE 25th 1821
AGED 9 MONTHS
SARAH ELLINGTON DIED MARCH
17th 1825 AGED 12 YEARS
WILLIAM EDWARD AYERST
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE DIED MARCH
31st 1848 AGED 6 YEARS
GEORGE HENRY ELLINGTON
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE DIED APRIL
1st 1851 AGED 22 YEARS

317. Headstone Body Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH G AND HANNAH
SPILSBURY
AGED 11 YEARS
(A NATIVE OF SIERRA LEONE
WESTERN AFRICA)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
28th JANUARY 1849
"So teach us to number our days, that
We may apply our hearts unto Wisdom"
x c Psalm 12v

318. Chest Tomb

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LOUISA
WIFE OF LIEUT. LOFTUS F. JONES OF THE
96th REGIMENT
AND YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
OF RICHARD BEDDEK ESQ. LATE AGENT
OF THE ROYAL NAVY HOSPITAL
PLYMOUTH
SHE DIED ON THE 23rd OF OCTOBER 1831
AGED 27 YEARS

319. Ledger over Vault

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
ELLEN GEORGIANA CHARLOTTE
JACKSON
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
CAPTAIN AND MRS JACKSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE
19th OF AUGUST 1847
AGED ONE YEAR AND ONE MONTH
"Not Lost but Gone Before"
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK JAMES JACKSON
THE YOUNGEST SON OF
MAJOR AND MRS JACKSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
6th OF NOVEMBER IN THE YEAR
1858 AGED 6 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as
This little child, the same is Greatest in the
Kingdom of Heaven"

320. Headstone

SUGAR SIDE OF PRITTY & SUGAR - RE-SITED GROUP, WEST OF TOWER

PRITTY & SUGAR (OTHER SIDE) - RE-SITED GROUP WEST OF TOWER

IN MEMORY OF ELIZTH. WIFE OF
JNO. SUGAR WHO DIED NOV. 30th
1759 AGED 46 YEARS
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF JNO. SUGAR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 24th
1766 AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
8th OF AUGUST 1779 AGED 74 YEARS
HERE LYES THE BODY OF JOHN PRITTEY
FRUITERER OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 2nd DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1744
IN THE 67th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO ELIZTH. WIDOW OF JOHN PRITTEY
WHO DIED THE 28th OF FEB. 1756 AGED 75 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE DAUGHTER IN GRIEF AND MISERY
AND ALSO OF JOHN PRITTEY, SHIPWRIGHT
SON OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED WHO DIED
THE 7th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1745 IN THE 27th
YEAR OF HIS AGE
"Psalms the 103rd the 15th & 16th verses
The days of Man are but as Grass for he flourisheth,
As the flower in the fields,
For as soon as the wind,
Goeth over it, it is gone and the place thereof shall,
Know it no more"

321. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF MR ROBERT MILLIONS
LATE MASTER R.N. WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 27th NOVEMBER 1830
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO TO HIS BELOVED DAUGHTER
ELIZABETH DE COURCEY
WHO DIED THE 2nd DECEMBER 1817
AGED 17 YEARS
"They loved in Life and in Death,
They were not divided"
ALSO IN MEMORY OF MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT BRIGHTON 26th NOV 1853
AGED 84 YEARS

322. Headstone, fixed to wall and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF MARY DULVEY
WIFE OF JOHN DULVEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
27th MAY 1824 AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO HER THREE CHILDREN
SONS OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
"Boast not thyself of tomorrow,
For thou knowest not what a day,
May bring forth"
ALSO OF MRS MARY WINNETT
WHO DIED 27th SEPTEMBER 1830
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO OF JAMES WINNETT WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1837
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO JOHN DULVEY
WHO DIED 21st MAY 1853
AGED 65 YEARS

323. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BOWER MILLER ESQ.
SURGEON OF THE 79th REGIMENT
OF THE HIGHLANDERS
WHO DIED THE 19th OF JUNE 1821
AGED 47 YEARS

324. Headstone, fixed to wall and Foot Stone

THIS STONE IS ERECTED
BY DESIRE OF MR JOHN FOSTER
OF CALCUTTA, BENGALL, INDIA
IN MEMORY OF MRS SUSANNAH FOSTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 19th 1815
AGED 89 YEARS
ALSO MRS ELIZABETH STUARTSON DEPARTED
THIS LIFE NOV. 30Th 1814 AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO MRS ELIZABETH SUSANNAH
FOSTER WHO DIED 21st APRIL 1841
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO MRS SUSANNAH FOSTER
WIFE OF
MR RICHARD FOSTER
WHO DIED 9th NOVEMBER 1845
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO MR RICHARD FOSTER
LATE FOREMAN OF LINE AND TWINE
SPINNERS H. M. YARD, CHATHAM
DIED AUG. 3rd 1847 AGED 88 YEARS
"The End of that Man is Peace"

325. Headstone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
ANNE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HOSPITAL SERGEANT SAMUEL CURRY
XI REGIMENT OF INFANTRY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 10th DAY OF MAY 1845
AGED 24 YEARS
"She Meekly Resigned her Soul to God,
Trusting in the Merits of Jesus Christ,
In Hope of a Glorious Resurrection unto,
Eternal Life"
ERECTED BY HER AFFECTIONATE
HUSBAND

326. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SUSANNAH ASHDOWN
DIED 28th OF DECEMBER 1819
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD ASHDOWN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED 30th APRIL 1836
AGED 62 YEARS
HE WAS 44 YEARS IN THE SURGERY
OF H.M. DOCK YARD AT CHATHAM
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY HIS
DAUGHTER MARY ANN ASHDOWN

327. Ledger over Brick Vault

"The Righteous Rest in Peace"
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
CAPTAIN
GEORGE JAMES BOWER
H.M. 62nd REGIMENT OF FOOT
FOSTER BROTHER TO HER LATE ROYAL
HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS CHARLOTTE
OF WALES AND SAXE-COBURG
BORN AUGUST 14th 1795
DIED JUNE 23rd 1840
THIS TRIBUTE TO A BELOVED HUSBAND
AND FATHER IS ERECTED BY HIS
WIDOW AND ORPHAN BOY

328. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF JOHN THE BELOVED
INFANT SON OF
JOHN AND LOUISA BUSWELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 15th OF APRIL 1859
AGED 15 MONTHS AND TWO WEEKS
"Asleep in Jesus"

329. Headstone, attached to wall?, and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
HARRIET ELIZABETH
INFANT DAUGHTER
OF
CAPT. THOMAS JAMES VALIANT
40th REGIMENT
AND ELIZABETH JANE HIS WIFE
WHO DIED ON THE 25th JULY 1842
AGED 5 MONTHS AND 7 DAYS

330. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR RICHARD ENGLISH
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1851
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD HENRY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th MARCH 1857
AGED 28 YEARS

I.H.S.
OF YOUR CHARITY PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF
CHARLES ENGLISH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 23rd DECEMBER 1857
AGED 26 YEARS
"May he rest in Peace. Amen"
ALSO ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 28th 1840
AGED 2 YEARS

331. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
LIEUT. WILLIAM STURGES, R.N.
WHO DIED 23rd MAY 1840
AGED 51 YEARS
DEEPLY MOURNED BY A WIDOW
AND EIGHT CHILDREN

332. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
EDITH MARIA LOUISA
THE INFANT DAUGHTEROF THE
REVD. CHARLES GREEN
CHAPLAIN TO THE FORCES
CHATHAM
WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th
1854 AGED 11 MONTHS

333. Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HEW BRADFORD FANSHAW
SON OF
MAJOR HEW DALRYMPLE FANSHAW
12th REGT.
WHO DIED 1st FEB. 1855
AGED 9 MONTHS AND 10 DAYS

334. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
JOHN EDE
A NATIVE OF LEATHERHEAD, SURREY
WHO DIED APRIL THE 8th 1845
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLOTTE EDE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOV. 11th 1841 AGED 71 YEARS
AND
MARIA SOPHIA BRADLEY
DAUGHTER OF JOHN & CHARLOTTE EDE
DIED NOV. 17th 1842 AGED 29 YEARS

335. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
CHARLOTTE ANDERSON
WIFE OF
MR ROBERT NOWELL
H.M. ORDNANCE
LATE OF GIBRALTER
WHO DIED 29th DAY OF SEPTEMBER
1845
(No Age)

336. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN JEFFERY SON OF
RICHD. AND ANN HODSHON (OF
THE CITY OF CANTERBURY) WHO DIED
THE 26th OF JAN. 1791 AGED 11 MONTHS
ALSO JANE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO
DIED THE 7th OF NOV. 1792 AGED 16 MONTHS
MARY CAROLINE DIED JAN. 29th 1797
AGED 9 MONTHS
JANE JEMIMA DIED FRB. 8Th 1797
AGED 3 YEARS
SOPHIA DIED MAY 25th 1798
AGED 2 WEEKS
ANN DIED SEPT. 10th 1799
AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE RICHARD HODSHON
DIED JUNE 23rd 1799
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD HODSHON WHO DIED
THE 17th APRIL 1817 AGED 60 YEARS

Rear
IN
MEMORY OF
SUSANNA WIFE OF
RICHD. HODSHON WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 28th DECEMBER 1781
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO
THE ABOVE RICHARD HODSHON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 23rd OF
SEPTEMBER 1793 AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO
SUSANNAH DAUGHTER OF
RICHARD & SUSANNAH HODSHON
DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 18th
1758 AGED 14 MONTHS
ALSO SUSANNA THE SECOND
DAUGHTER DIED MAY 15th 1763
AGED 2 YEARS AND 1 MONTH

337. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY
OF
MAJOR CHARLES BENTLEY
16th REGT.
OBT. 31st MAY 1831
AET. 52
ALSO
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE WILLIAM BENTLEY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 2nd DAY OF FEBRUARY 1839
AGED 23 YEARS

338. Ledger, Railed

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY JOHN SOMMERVILLE
SON OF
MAJOR H. E. SOMMERVILLE
EAST INDIA COMPY. SERVICE
WHO DIED AUGUST 10th 1833
AGED 6 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS
ALSO OF ELEANOR
WIFE OF MAJOR SOMMERVILLE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 10th 1840
AGED 48 YEARS

339. Headstone and Body Stone

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF THOMAS OGLE ESQ.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 15th
DAY OF JUNE 1822 AGED 59 YEARS
HE WAS THE LATE SURGEON
OF THE HONBLE. E. I. COMPANY'S DEPT.

340. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR RICHARD THOMPSON
LATE SURGEON IN THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON
THE 4th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1814
AGED 45 YEARS

341. Headstone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM GERRARD
LATE MASTER IN THE ROYAL NAVY
A NATIVE OF FIFESHIRE IN
SCOTLAND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON
THE 14th DAY OF DECEMBER 1812
IN THE 50th YEAR OF HIS AGE

342. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MRS MARTHA UNDERDOWN
THE WIFE OF MR STEPHEN UNDERDOWN
WHO DIED THE 3rd MAY 1783 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO NEAR THIS STONE LIETH SIX OF THEIR CHILDREN
VIZ. DIED AGED
JOHN 2nd DEC. 1763 3 YEARS
ANN 19th JAN. 1767 1YEAR
THOMAS 10th SEPT. 1769 6 YEARS
JAMES 15th FEB. 1772 6 YEARS
STEPHEN 3rd JAN. 1782 25 YEARS
WILLIAM 12th MAY 1791 40 YEARS
"Stay, Passenger ! Behold who lieth here,
A Sister worthy of a sigh and tear,
A Tender Mother and Indulgent Wife,
Whom cruel Death has now bereav'd of life,
If ever Virtue, Piety and Love,
Can merit Blessing that's above,
Here lieth one that craves ? a greater share,
All in her Blest Redeemer their,
Oh! Then with Joy will she Ascend,
Where Pleasure never knows an End"

344. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
STEPHEN UNDERDOWN
SON OF
STEPHEN & MARTHA UNDERDOWN
WHO DIED 1st NOV. 1781
AGED 24 YEARS
"I Labour'd long in Misery and Pain,
The Joys of Heaven to Obtain,
Until the Lord was pleased to set me Free,
From all my Pains and Misery,
I'm gone unto a better place where,
Glory Shines and left my Parents,
No Disgrace behind"

345. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
SARAH PIERCE SHARPE
WHO DIED OCT. 14th 1801
AGED 2 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
"See from the earth this fading Lily Rises,
It Springs and Blows, it Flourish's and Dies,
As this Fair Flower scarce Blossom'd for a day,
Short was her Bloom and early the Decay"

346. Headstone

TO THE MEMORY OF MR
JOHN CARPENTER
LATE BOATSWAIN OF HIS
MAJESTY'S SHIP NEWARK WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 26th OF
JANUARY 1764 IN THE 37th
YEAR OF HIS AGE

347. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MISS FRANCES HOPE
(OF BROMPTON IN THIS PARISH
FORMERLY OF TENTERDEN)
WHO DIED ON THE 27th OF JANUARY 1843
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO OF
FRANCIS HOPE ESQ.
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 27th OF OCTOBER 1858
AGED 75 YEARS

348. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
PHILIP DELISLE
LATE MAJOR IN THE 4th OR
KING'S OWN REGT
WHO DIED 14th DECEMBER 1838
AGED 56 YEARS

349. Elm Wood

IN MEMORY OF
MARY FISHLEIGH
DIED NOV. 19th 1813
AGED 81 YEARS
"Long have I Labour'd to Obtain,
The Rest I now Enjoy.
For in my Life no Ease had I,
Pain did my Health Destroy,
But now the Lord hath set me Free,
From all my Grief and Care Oppress'd,
Within the Realms of Righteousness,
In Faith my Soul hath Rest,
Then may my Dear Husband Weep no more,
Nor Offspring shed a Tear,
For I am Gone but just Before,
Unto my Saviour Dear".

350. Headstone and Foot Stone

FRANCES ANSELL
WHO DIED 8th SEPTEMBER 1833
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO
OSWALD ANSELL
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd FEBRUARY 1839
AGED 78 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 5 SONS AND 4
DAUGHTERS
ALSO WILLIAM ANSELL
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th NOVEMBER 1856
AGED 71 YEARS

351. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR JAMES LARGE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 14th JULY 1804
AGED 69 YEARS
JAMES SMITH SUMMERSETT
SON OF JOSEPH AND SUSANNAH
ELIZABETH SUMMERSETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 25th NOVEMBER
1795 AGED 5 YEARS AND FIVE MONTHS

352. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
JOANNA WIFE OF
JOHN SUMMERSETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 25th 1786
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SUMMERSETT
HUSBAND TO THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 17th JANUARY
1795 AGED 60 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th February 1786
John Summersett of Brompton, Gentleman (Farmer)
   To son, Joseph, a quart silver tankard marked J.J.S., pint silver can marked J.S., 6 silver tea spoons, pair of silver sugar tongs and a silver coral. Executors to gather in all his household goods, furniture, corn, hay, fodder, hop poles, cattle, sheep, hogs, wagons, carts, ploughs, harrows and other live and dead stock; all personal estate and to sell for best price.
Proceeds to son Joseph and daughter Elizabeth wife of James Dodd, equally shared, and then to their children. All real estate to son and daughter, as above. If they have no lawful issue, the property to his sister in law, Bet Bradley, wife of [     ] Bradley, a Dredger, and daughter of John Summersett, late of Prittlewell, Essex, a Riding Officer, for ever. Son and daughter are executors.
   Witnesses: Thomas Munn, Mary Sommerton and John Sommerton
   Proved 5th March 1795

353. Headstone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MR SAMUEL SMITH
LATE A MIDSHIPMAN ON BOARD
HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP ASIA
WHO HAD JUST SERVED HIS TIME
AND PROMISED TO BE AN ORNAMENT TO THE
BRITISH NAVY
HE DIED THE 14th DAY OF JANUARY 1801
AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS
IN THE TWENTY FIRST YEAR OF HIS AGE
LEAVING TO YOUTH AN AFFECTING LESSON
ON THE FRAILTY OF THEIR BOASTED STRENGTH
AND THE VANITY OF THEIR FAIREST HOPES
ALSO OF ANN WEBB
DIED THE 10th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1792
AGED 2 YEARS

354. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS ROONEY
LATE COL. SERGT. OF THE 36th REGT.
OF FOOT
WHO DIED 8th APRIL 1856
AGED 48 YEARS
ERECTED AS A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT BY
HIS AFFECTIONATE WIDOW WHO WILL EVER
HOLD IN REMEMBRANCE THE MANY
VIRTUES OF THE DECEASED AND WHOSE
PRAYER IS THAT WE MAY AGAIN BE
UNTIED IN HEAVEN
ALSO IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF HER MUCH BELOVED HUSBAND
GARRISON SERGT. MAJOR
JAMES MURPHY
OF HONG KONG
WHO DIED 23rd MARCH 1859
AGED 38 YEARS

355. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS WHITE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 10th 1825
AGED 44 YEARS
EMMA WRAY NIECE OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 26th 1825
AGED 2 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS

356. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JONES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 5th OF JANUARY 1846
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO
MARGARET WIFE OF THE
ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 9th OF MAY 1836
AGED 61 YEARS
AND WAS INTERRED AT
ST. ANN'S , SHANDON, CORK, IRELAND
THIS STONE IS ERECTED
AS A TRIBUTE OF AFFECTIONATE
BY THEIR DAUGHTER

357. Ledger on Brick Vault

TO THE MEMORY OF
MR STEPHEN INWOOD
LATE BARRACK MASTER AT CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 28th
DAY OF OCTOBER 1778 AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE DIED
ON THE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1773
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO EIGHT OF THEIR CHILDREN
HERE ALSO LIE THE REMAINS OF
MRS SARAH SUGDEN DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE STEPHEN & ELIZABETH
AND WIFE OF MR WILLIAM SUGDEN SENR.
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED ON THE 4th DAY
OF MARCH 1812 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO THE REMAINS OF SIX OF THEIR
CHILDREN
HERE LIETH THE REMAINS OF
MR WILLIAM SUGDEN (HUSBAND OF
THE ABOVE MRS SARAH SUGDEN)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 17th
DAY OF APRIL 1816 AGED 70 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 10th June 1776 and 12th April 1801
Stephen Inwood, of Chatham, Gentleman
   His marriage settlement should be respected.
   To wife Mary, money due from the Friendly Society of Artificers at H.M. Dockyard, Sheerness, of which he is a member.
   To daughter Sarah, wife of William Sugden, £400 in the 4% Bank Annuities; also to Sarah, £100 and interest, owing to him, upon mortgage, from a house in Strood.
   To grandson William Sugden, the new red brick house in Mansion Row. To daughter, Susana, wife of Thomas Tempest, £500 of the above stock; also to her, £100 in the 3% Annuities, now in the names of friends, Francis Harrison and Robert Horsnail, as trustees.
   To daughter, Mary wife of Samuel Stroughill, £200 in the 4% Annuities.
   To good friends, Robert Horsnail of Strood, Shipwright and William Horsnail of Strood, Sail Maker, £800 in the 4% Annuities and the further sum of £400 in the 3% Annuities, now in names of Francis Harrison and Robert Horsnail, upon trust.
   Trustees to permit daughter, Mary to have the interest, for life. After her death, in trust for the maintenance and education of her children, until they are 21, when they will share the capital, equally.
   If she has no surviving children, then the capital to be shared equally among the children of Sarah Sugden and Susanna Tempest.
   To Robert and William Horsnail, £5 each.
   Payment of interest of the two sums of £100 and £400 annuities in names of Harrison and Horsnail, will only start when his widow is dead. Other bequest take immediate effect. After debts and funeral costs, etc., are paid residue shared by daughters. Robert and William Horsnail are executors.
   Witnesses: William Witheridge, Robert Bristow and George Taylor, Attorney of Chatham
   Proved 10th November 1778

William Sugden the Elder
   To wife Sarah, all his real and personal estate, for life or as long as she remains unmarried. If she remarries, all his estate to be sold and proceeds invested in the Public Funds. Interest to be shared by his widow and children, except son William, who has already had more than the others.
   To son William, the gold buttons in his shirt sleeves, clothes and watch.
   His brother Thomas, of Garden Street, Brompton, John Lock the Elder, of Chatham Barracks and wife are executors.
   Witnesses: Gideon Davis and Frank Hope

Codicil dated 5th November 1808
   Brother Thomas is now dead and Mr Lock is very busy, so he now appoints daughter Mary Stanton joint executor with his wife.
   Witnesses: As for will

Codicil dated 4th March 1812
   His wife died today and his daughter Mary is a widow, daughter Rebecca is unmarried.
   None of his property shall be shared (excepting son William), until these daughters are provided for by marriage or "any other way providence may bless them".
   Witnesses: Francis Hope, Gentleman and John Vinall, Junior, Gentleman, Gillingham

Affidavit dated 15th June 1816
   Francis Hope and John Vinall are sworn. They witnessed last codicil in each other's presence and that of Sugden. In the margin Sugden wrote that his grand daughter, Mary Susannah to be taken care of in case of her mother's death, until she is provided for. They confirm this was added in their presence by Sugden.
   Proved 21st June 1816

358. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF MARY WIFE OF
CAPTAIN MORTIMER TIMPSON
(LATE OF THE CHATHAM DIVISION OF THE ROYAL MARINES)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 12th JUNE 1822
AGED 40 YEARS
AFTER A LONG AND PAINFUL ILLNESS
OF NEARLY THREE YEARS
TO HER PIOUS MEMORY ONE OF THE BEST OF WIVES
PRUDENT AND VIRTUOS HE WITH DEEPEST
SORROW FOR HIS GREAT LOSS
HAD THIS STONE ERECTED

359. Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF MR THOMAS HOWELL
MANY YEARS FOREMAN OF ROPEMAKERS
IN HIS MAJESTY'S YARD, CHATHAM
HE DIED THE 24th OF NOVEMBER 1799
AGED 80 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 11th April 1791
Thomas Howell the Elder of Gillingham, Rope Maker
   His clothes to son Thomas.
   Household furniture and goods to wife Susannah, for ever.
   All wages due from apprentices, to his wife, she is to honour covenants; she also has £20.
   To son Thomas, £20; to daughters, Sarah Crips and Ann Clout, £10 each.
Residue, after debts and funeral costs are paid, to his wife and son Thomas, as trustees, they to convert into cash and invest in Public Funds. Wife to have interest. After her death, upon trust. Interest to daughter Sarah wife of Nathaniel Crips, for life. After her death, upon trust for benefit of grand daughter, Sarah Howell daughter of Thomas and Margaret, until she is 21.
   After his wife's death, if there is a surplus above £200, then the £200 to be paid to daughter, Ann, wife of Joseph Clout, for ever. Residue of capital stock to son Thomas, for ever.
   Wife and son Thomas are executors.
   Witnesses: William Leith and John Sommerton
   Proved 24th April 1800
Note in margin, dated 20th March 1804
   Will has not been administered. Granted to grand daughter, Sarah Howell. Susannah and Thomas Howell, as well as Sarah Crips have since died.

360. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF MARGARET
WIFE OF THOMAS BISHOP
WHO DIED ON THE 16th DAY
OF OCTOBER 1798 AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO JANE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 10th DAY OF SEPT. 1794
AGED 8 MONTHS
ALSO MARY SECOND WIFE OF THE
ABOVE THOMAS BISHOP
WHO DIED ON THE 8th DAY OF AUGUST 1811
AGED 38 YEARS
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN DAUGHTER OF
THOS. AND ANN BISHOP DIED 26th NOV.
1816 AGED 13 MONTHS

361. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOSEPH HERRINGTON
WHO DIED 7th AUGUST 1824
AGED 32 YEARS
MRS MARY HERRINGTON WIFE OF
THE ABOVE DIED 31st DECEMBER
1825 AGED 33 YEARS

362. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF ANN WIFE
OF MR WILLIAM JORDAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 28th
APRIL 1809 AGED 19 YEARS
"My Flesh shall Slumber in the ground,
Till the Last Trumpet's joyful sound,
Then Burst the Tomb in Sweet Surprise,
And in my Saviour's Image Rise"
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM JORDAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 28th MAY
1810 AGED 24 YEARS
MR THOMAS JORDAN SENR. DEPARTED
THIS LIFE14th DEC. 1808 AGED 55 YEARS
MR JOSEPH HERRINGTON FATHER TO
THE ABOVE ANN JORDAN DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 16th JANY. 1810 AGED 57 YEARS
MRS SARAH HERRINGTON
DIED 8th MAY 1841 AGED 83 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Wills, dated 30th November 1807 and 29th January 1810
Thomas Jordan of Chatham, Victualler
   He has been blessed with a large family, which he has provided for, except for youngest child, Michael. Son William, Shipwright, is executor and guardian of Michael. To William all monies, household goods and furniture and business utensils. William to promise to bring up Michael until he can provide for himself. After funeral costs, etc., William to have residue. He only has enough lefy to provide for Michael, so can not leave anything to his other children.
   Witnesses: William Jordan, William Court and Thomas Chittenden

Codicil dated 18th November 1808
   Bequest to William is absolute, he is to support Michael until he is 21.
   Witnesses: Joseph Mellin and J. Bromley
   Proved 20th December 1808 Value of effects under £100

William Jordan of Brompton, Victualler (Swan Public House)
   After funeral expenses, etc., to brother Michael, all household furniture and goods, clothes and money.
   Appoints Joseph Clout of Chatham, Victualler and William Proctor of Chatham, Brazier, Guardians of his will. Household furniture to be sold for benefit of brother Michael.
   Witnesses: William Farrell and John Mc Intosh.
   7th November 1812
Administration granted to John Jordan of Woolwich, Painter, Guardian of Michael, Clout and Proctor having renounced.

Detailed inventory of household furniture and goods, totalling £200 7s 9d
(It seems that William gave up a career as a shipwright to run the inn.)

363. Headstone and Foot Stone

HERE
LIETH THE REMAINS
OF
JOHN CHEWTER DYER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 18th OF MAY 1835
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO
MARY DYER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 22nd OF SEPTEMBER 1844
IN THE 91st YEAR OF HER AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 20th February 1822
John Chewter Dyer of Gillingham
   To wife Mary, who is executor, all of his estate.
   Witnesses: Robert Newnham , Elizabeth Newnham and Ann Blackman
   Proved 28th August 1835

364. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR HENRY DUNK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB. 28th 1825
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO
MRS ELIZABETH DUNK
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th OF JULY 1831
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO HENRY DUNK
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 14th 1838 AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th OCTOBER 1856
AGED 23 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord"

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 8th December 1824
Henry Dunk of Brompton, Timber Merchant
   All his estate shared equally between wife Elizabeth, son Henry and nephew Henry Caddy.
   Wife to give up Dower Rights. The above are executors.
   Witnesses: Michael Balchin of Chatham. Bricklayer, Edward Twopenny, Solicitor, Rochester and J. H. Bullard, Clerk to Mr Twopenny.
   Proved 23rd February 1825 Value of effects under £800
   Power reserved to Henry Caddy. Son Henry is a Timber Merchant

365. Headstone and Foots Stone

TO THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM PETER
WHO DIED MARCH 8th 1837
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 14th 1841
AGED 23 YEARS

366. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
MR THOMAS POTTER
WHO DIED JULY 26th 1847
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR THOMAS POTTER
WHO DIED MAY 4th 1854
AGED 74 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 3rd May 1854
Thomas Potter of Gillingham, Town Carter
   To son James of Gravesend, Carpenter, 1/3 of his personal effects, 1/3 to daughter Mary Ann wife of George Lewis, Baker of Chatham and 1/3 to son John of Gillingham, Joiner.
   After expenses, to grandson, Thomas Potter, £20 at 24 years. To servant, Thomas Nurland, £5.
Son John is executor.
   Witnesses; Robert Sowter and Thomas Woolley
   Proved 20th May 1854
Affidavit dated 25th May 1854
   Sowter and Woolley sworn as usual, that all three were present when will was signed and witnessed.

367. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS & ANN POTTER
WHO DIED MAY THE 18th IN THE YEAR
1832 AGED 5 MONTHS AND 19 DAYS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS POTTER
WHO DIED AUGUST THE 5th IN THE YEAR
1835 AGED 28 YEARS
"O Thou! Or Friend or Stranger who shall tread,
Those Solemn Mansions of the Silent Dead,
O Pause! Repent, Repent, Resolve, Amend,
Life has no Length, Eternity no End"
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON NAMED THOMAS

368. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH BROWNING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
23rd JULY 1781 AGED 23 YEARS
"Repent with Speed, make no Delay,
I in my Prime was Snatch'd away"

369. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF MR THOMAS CLARK
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th OCTOBER 1801 AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO MRS MARY CLARK WIFE OF THE
ABOVE DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 3rd OCTOBER
1787 AGED 47 YEARS
"He took his leave when he went out,
Of all that were at home,
But Sudden Death died snatch him off,
Before he could return"

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 11th October 1800
Thomas Clark of Gillingham, Shipwright.
   To daughter Jane, wife of John Murton, his bureau and clock.
   Four freehold houses in Princes Street, Gillingham, to sons Thomas, James and George and daughters Mary wife of Thomas Elvy and Jane Murton, equally shared, for ever.
   They to appoint a capable person to value properties. Sons to have choice of house, in order of seniority but without knowing value. Varying values to be evened out by instalments not exceeding annual rent.
   Residue of estate to his children, equally shared.
   Any dispute to be referred to Daniel Skillett and Had Stone.
   Sons in laws, John Murton and Thomas Elvy are executors.
   Witnesses: Daniel Skillett, William West and Had Stone
   Proved 3rd March 1802 Value of effects less than £100

370. Ledger on Brick Vault

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
WIFE OF
CAPTAIN K. MURCHISON
29th REGIMENT
WHO DIED ON THE 11th OF
AUGUST 1852
AGED 39 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"

371. Headstone

FREDK. GATTON BEAUMONT
DIED 6th JULY 1837
LEAVING ISSUE 3 DAUGHTERS
MAY ANN, LOUISA & FRANCES
SARAH HIS WIFE
DIED 2nd APRIL 1801
ALSO 4 INFANT CHILDREN
THE LAST SURVIVING FREDK.
(PURSER IN H. M. NAVY)
DIED IN JAMAICA 1811

372. Headstone, Foot Stone and 2 Body Stones

M H
MR JOHN PAGE
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED MAY THE 2nd 1797
AGED 68 YEARS
"Jus Animo et Incoctum Generosa,
Pectus Honestio"
SARAH FIRST WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL THE 5th 1762 AGED 25 YEARS
ANN HIS SECOND WIFE
DIED AUGUST THE 23rd 1773 AGED 34 YEARS
THREE OF THEIR ISSUE DIED IN THEIR INFANCY VIZ
JOHN, THOMAS AND MARTHA
ALSO ANN PAGE THIRD WIFE OF
THE ABOVE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
18th JULY 1799 AGED 68 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 1st April 1795
John Page of Gillingham, Gentleman (Rope Maker)
   Wife Ann, son in law George Nash of Brompton, Gentleman and nephew Joseph Clout of Chatham, Victualler are executors.
   To son in law, James Fullagar of Gillingham, Farmer £50; to John Simmons of Rochester, Gentleman, £50, after death of remarriage of wife. If Fullagar or Simmons die in wife's lifetime, their legacies to go into residue of personal estate.
   To esteemed friends, Thomas Howell and Susan his wife, a ring each as a small token of regard.
   To executors, £1,300, upon trust. This will be in hands of his widow as long as she remains his widow, until grandson, James Fullagar, son of late daughter Ann, is 21, when he will receive the money. Trustees can spend up to £300 of the sum to place James apprentice as they think fit.
   Interest from the £1,300 to be reinvested. If grandson dies before he is 21, then the £1,300to daughter Mary wife of George Nash.
   To wife all monies and household contents and stock in trade as long as she remains his widow. If she marries he gives her £1,000. An inventory to be made of his personal estate and effects. To wife all real estate in Gillingham and Higham, as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, the real estate to George Nash and Joseph Clout, upon trust, for benefit of Mary Nash for life. After her death for the benefit of her children. In default of children then to George Nash and Joseph Clout to sell. Proceeds to George Nash, brother Thomas, sister Margaret wife of Nathaniel Goddard, nephew Joseph Clout, nephew Paul Heath, niece Mary Jordan, wife's niece Mary Cole, Captain Richard Clements and wife's niece Ann Clements, equally shared.
   Interest only from share of Paul Heath and Mary Cole to be paid to them. After their deaths their executors will receive the capital sums.
   Residue of personal estate and effects to George Nash and Joseph Clout, they to allow his wife to receive interest, as long as she remains his widow.
   To sister Margaret Goddard an annuity of 7s per week, after her death her husband to have an annuity of 3s 6d per week.
   He has a business as a Rope Maker and a contract with the Commissioner of Chatham Dockyard. This is to be continued for the benefit of his wife and Joseph Clout.
   Witnesses: Mary Norton, Joseph Willmott and John Sommerton.
   Proved 5th July 1797.

373. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ELIZABETH GRAHAM
WHO DIED THE 21st FEBRUARY 1804
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO TWO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
FRANCIS AND ELIZABETH GRAHAM VIZ
WILLIAM GEORGE GRAHAM
DIED THE 28th FEB 1801 AGED 2 YEARS
MARGARET PAGE GRAHAM
DIED THE 20th APRIL 1806 AGED 3 YEARS

374. Ledger on Stone Vault

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES RITCHIE
SON OF
ISAAC AND SARAH ELEANOR FRIDAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 2nd 1839
AGED 7 YEARS
"Thou art Gone to the Grave but we'll not Deplore thee,
Whose God was thy Ransom, thy Guardian and Guide,
He Gave thee, He Took thee and will Restore thee,
And Death has no Sting, for the Saviour hath died"

375. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
JAMES FENNING
WHO DIED 18th AUGUST 1854
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO
RACHEL DAUGHTER OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED 1st MARCH 1854
AGED 3 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath
Taken away Blessed be the name of
The Lord"

376. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO THE MEMORY OF ANN LATE WIFE OF
JOSEPH BULFILL
SHIPWRIGHT AND DAUGHTER
OF JOHN FULLAGAR OF LEEDS
IN THIS COUNTY, YEOMAN
WHO DIED THE 9th OF FEB 1759
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO FOUR OF THEIR CHILDREN JAMES DIED
THE 8th OF MARCH 1756 AGED 4 YEARS
FRANCES DIED THE 24th OF JUNE 1759 ?
AGED 2 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
ALSO TWO DIED INFANTS

377. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
MR GILBERT WM. KENNETT
WHO DIED 27th AUGUST 1840
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th DECEMBER 1840
AGED 10 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 10th JUNE 1842
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN HIS INFANCY AND
LIES INTERRED AT FAVERSHAM
ALSO CAROLINE HILLAS ELDEST
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 24th
DAY OF JUNE 1846 AGED 24 YEARS
AND IS INTERRED IN THE CHURCHYARD
OF ST. LEONARDS, HYTHE
LEAVING TWO ORPHAN DAUGHTERS SURVIVING
ALSO GILBERT WM KENNETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 15th
DAY OF JUNE 1854 AGED 64 YEARS
"Though dead he Lives in the Hearts of his
Surviving Children"

378. Small Headstone and Foot Stone

J K 1840

379.

As Above

M A K 1842

380. Headstone and 2 Foot Stones

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES CHILD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 9th 1804
AGED 52 YEARS
"Afflictions Sore Long Time I Bore,
Physicians were in Vain.
Till Death did me Seize and God did Please,
To Free me from my Pain"
ALSO THE BODY OF THOMAS HARTLEY
WHO DIED MAY 31st 1817 AGED 50 YEARS
"A Friend and Neighbour True was he,
An Husband Kind and Dear,
Dishonesty was never Known,
By Him who Sleepeth here"

Rear

IN MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
MR TIMOTHY WALKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th DAY OF MARCH 1823
AGED 72 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 12th April 1813
Thomas Hartley of Gillingham
   All estate to his wife, Sarah, she is executor
   Witnesses: Thomas Dear, John Burton ?, Line Purcell and Thomas Lovell
   Proved 19th May 1818

381. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF MR WILLIAM REED
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th JUNE 1803
AGED 74 YEARS
MRS REBEKAH REED
WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED THE 9th DAY OF
FEBRUARY 1815 AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM REED SON OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 25th APRIL 1771
AGED 12 YEARS

382. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
FRANCES COOPER
WIFE OF
MICHAEL CLIFFORD COOPER
WHO DIED 21st AUGUST 1849
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH HUNT
DAUGHTER IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 28th JUNE 1842
AGED 28 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord"

383. Ledger over Vault

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EMILY GUTHRIE
WIFE OF
CAPTAIN H. W. P. WELMAN
86th REGIMENT
WHO DIED ON THE 9th DAY
OF FEBRUARY 1851

384. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO THE BELOVED MEMORY
OF
MR JOSEPH HEWITT
OF BROMPTON
WHO DIED 28th NOVEMBER 1843
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO 3 CHILDREN WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

385. Headstone

IN PIOUS MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH THE WIFE OF
EDWARD MARSHALL
AND DAUGHTER OF JOHN HOULDEN?
OF LIMEHOUSE IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
LINEN DRAPER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 6th DAY OF MAY 1756 AGED 53 YEARS
TO ONE OF THE BEST OF WIVES, MOST PRUDENT AND VIRTUOUS,
HE WITH THE DEEPEST SORROW FOR SO GREAT A LOSS,
THIS MONUMENT ERECTED
ALSO THE BODY OF MR EDWARD MARSHALL
DIED 26th DECEMBER 1762 AGED 68 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 3rd July 1761
Edward Marshall of Brompton, Shipwright
   Wife Ann is executor. Desires to be buried in Gillingham churchyard in same grave, under the same stone where his late wife, Elizabeth is buried.
   To wife Ann, his freehold house in Brompton Street, occupied by Thomas Mellin, Shipwright, for life. After her death, to his brother, John, for life. After his death, (but chargeable with an annuity of 20/- to the Churchwardens and Overseers of Gillingham, upon trust. The house then goes to Hind, son of brother John, for ever.
   The above annuity is for the benefit of 6 poor people of the parish, to be distributed as the church thinks fit. When cousin Hind takes possession of the house, he is to pay Susanna and Mary Ovenden of Stone near Faversham, £10 each. In default of this payment, the bequest to Hind is void and goes to Susanna and Mary.
To brother John, £150 and clothes; however if John dies before the legacy is paid, then his son Hind will have £100 and Henry, Susanna and Mary Ovenden shall have £15 each, and to cousin Jane Stringer, wife of William, £5, this all out of the £150.
   To Mary West, wife of James and to Ann and Elizabeth Marshall, 2 guineas each. Another 3 guineas to Jane Stringer; to William Renwick of Ratcliff Highway, Gentleman, 3 guineas; To Mary Smith and Elizabeth Splidt, wife of Philip the Younger, Rope Maker, of Prince's Square, 1 guinea each; to Curtis Anderson, son of Thomas, his wife's Godson, 1 guinea; to Hind Marshall, £50 at 20 or out of his apprenticeship to Stephen Bingle. The greater part of his effects are in the hands of brother John, he trusts that he will assist his wife, he gets another 1 guinea.
   Witnesses: Thomas Mellin, Oliver Waller and Joseph Mellin
   Proved 11th January 1763

386. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
JOHN HALL
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 29th DEC.
1752 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO JOHN HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
ELIZ. HALL DIED 21st DAY OF
NOVEMBER 1766 AGED 80 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 8th July 1757
John Hall of Gillingham, Shipwright
   His effects should be of the value of £100.
   To sisters, Sarah Oriford and Mary Vann, £5 each for a suit of mourning.
   However, if his effects are worth less than £100, the above legacies are void, then all of his estate to sons, John and Thomas, shared equally, they are executors.
   Witnesses: Moses Henniker and Thomas Feltham
   Proved 13th December 1766

387. Headstone

IN MEMORY
OF MR JOHN BENSTED
MANY YEARS CLERK OF THIS PARISH
DIED 1st OCTOBER 1792 AGED 76 YEARS
MRS SUSANNA BENSTED
HIS WIFE DIED 16th MARCH 1792
AGED 70 YEARS
LIKEWISE TWO DAUGHTERS OF
DANIEL AND HONOR BENSTED
MARY ANN DIED 27th JULY 1792
AGED 4 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
ANN DIED 22nd OCT. 1795 AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO SARAH THEIR DAUGHTER DIED 15th
DECEMBER 1810 AGED 20 YEARS

Rear
MRS HANNAH BENSTED DIED
23rd MARCH 1822 AGED 65 YEARS
MR DANIEL BENSTED
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED 31st MAY 1839 IN THE 80th
YEAR OF HIS AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 7th April 1839
Daniel Bensted, Parish Clerk of Gillingham
   Four freeholds in Christmas Street, Gillingham, to daughter, Elizabeth for life. After her death, to grand daughter, Mary Ann Sturla, Spinster, (now living with him), for ever.
   All other freeholds and leaseholds, household goods and personal estate to daughter Elizabeth, for ever, she is executor.
   Witnesses: John Muddle and Thomas Cownes?
   Proved 8th August 1839

388. Small Headstone

J. BENSTED 1750
AGED 31
MARY THE DAUGHTER
OF SAML. & ELIZTH.
BENSTED
DIED MAY THE 4th 1794
AGED 19 MONTHS

389. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM NURSEY
WHO DIED THE 3rd NOVEMBER
1815 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MRS ELIZ. NURSEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE AND
DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND
SUSANNA BENSTED
DIED 3rd DEC. 1819 AGED 73 YEARS

390. Headstone, Foot Stone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM QUARME ESQ.
LIEUTENANT IN THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 18th JUNE 1802
IN THE 73rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO MRS JUDITH EDWARDS
DAUGHTER OF THE HON. COL. LESSLY
OF ANTIGUA AND
RELICT OF MAJOR THOMAS EDWARDS
OF THE 6th REGIMENT OF FOOT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 26th MAY 1823
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO SARAH JANE QUARME DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 28th
DAY OF MAY 1829 AGED 39 YEARS

Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS SARAH ELIZABETH QUARME
RELICT OF THE LATE LIEUT. QUARME
OF THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO DIED 23rd AUGUST 1830
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ISABELLE
QUARME EDWARDS
DAUGHTER OF
JNO. GUNTER & JANE DUNBAR HOSIER
& NIECE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 1st AUGUST 1830
AGED 38 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th June 1802
William Quarmes, Lieutenant, Royal Navy
   To friend Sarah Henwill, alias Sarah Quarme, all of his estate, she is executor.
   Witnesses: William Reynolds, John Gunter Hosier and Judith Edwards
   Proved 9th September 1802

391. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANNE JANE DAUGHTER OF
JOHN GUNTER AND JANE DUNBAR
HOSIER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 24th OF
APRIL 1801 AGED 1 YEARS & 14 DAYS
"Beneath a Sleeping Infant lies,
To Earth her Ashes, but,
Hereafter shall more Glorious Rise,
And none more Innocent,
When the Archangel's Trump shall Blow,
And Souls with Bodies Join,
Millions shall wish their Life below,
Had been as Short as theirs"

Rear
MRS JANE DUNBAR HOSIER
WIFE OF MR J. G. HOSIER PURSER R. N.
DUED THE 22nd MAY 1807 AGED 34 YEARS
ELIZ. MARY WILLM. QUARME
EDWARDS DIED THE 29th JANUARY
1813 AGED 19 YEARS

392. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
ROBERT RANDALL
LATE OF WHITTLESEA IN THE ISLE
OF ELY
WHO DIED THE 12th OF JULY 1805
AGED 22 YEARS

393. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO THE MEMORY OF
MR GEORGE MOXON
(SON OF
GEORGE & MARIA MOXON)
LATE PURSER OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP
SYBILLE
WHO DIED ON THE COAST OF AFRICA
ON THE 29th OF JANUARY 1830
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH EMILY,
CHARLOTTE ANN, JOHN NORRIS,
WILLIAM HENRY AND GEORGIANA
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO MR GEORGE MOXON FATHER OF
THE ABOVE LATE MASTER ROPEMAKER OF
HIS MAJESTY'S DOCK YARD CHATHAM
WHO DIED AT PORTSEA THE 28th JULY 1834
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO
MR EDWARD HENRY MOXON
SURGEON OF CHATHAM ONLY SURVIVING
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JULY
30th 1838
AGED 27 YEARS

Rear
ALSO
MRS MARIA MOXON
RELICT OF
MR GEORGE MOXON
OF CHATHAM DOCK YARD
WHO DIED AT ROCHESTER DECEMBER 1st
1851 AGED 80 YEARS

394. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
SARAH HARNESS
WIFE OF
CAPTAIN RICHARD HARNESS R. N.
WHO DIED 15th AUGUST 1843
AGED 42

395. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF WILLIAM GRACE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCT. 17th
1809 AGED 31 YEARS

396. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
MR SAMUEL BENSTED
LATE QUARTERMAN
OF H.M. DOCK YARD CHATHAM
WHO DIED 13th MARCH 1837
AGED 75
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th OCTOBER 1838
AGED 78 YEARS
"Set thine house in order for thou,
shall died and not live"
20th Chap 2nd Kings 1st Verse
ALSO FOUR DAUGHTERS WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY

Rear
IN MEMORY
OF
LIEUT. GEORGE RICKETTS R.N.
WHO WAS DROWNED OFF KILLALA
19th MAY 1827 AGED 39
ALSO CHARLES FREDERICK
SON OF THE ABOVE
BY HIS WIFE
SARAH ELEANOR RICKETTS
DAUGHTER OF
MR SAMUEL BENSTED
WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1830
AGED 5 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 22nd September 1835
Samuel Bensted of Exmouth Terrace, Late Quarterman of Shipwrights, Chatham Dockyard
   To wife Elizabeth, all real estate and household goods and wages due and money in the Life Assurance Office, Norwich, for life. After her death, the household contents to his two daughters, Sarah Ricketts and Elizabeth Gamon, shared equally, the furniture to be shared with son Samuel, Thomas Mearnes. Wife and daughter Sarah are executors.
   Witnesses: William Whittle, Thomas Bullbrook and John ( ? )
   Proved 10th April 1837 Power reserved to Widow

397. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS MEARNES OF THIS
PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 10th DAY OF JUNE 1804
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO MRS ELIZABETH MEARNES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 5th DAY OF FEB. 1811
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO MR GEORGE MEARNES
LIEUT. IN THE ROYAL NAVY AND SON
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AT JAMAICA
ON BOARD H.M.S VALIANT OF THE
YELLOW FEVER ON THE 7th DAY OF
NOVEMBER 1798 AGED 25 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 21st July 1796
Thomas Mearnes, Carpenter of H.M.S. Temeraire
   To wife Elizabeth, monies, plate, gold medals, clothes, household goods and furniture, books and wages due.
   Money due from the Society of Warrant Officers. Real estate to wife. After her death, what remains of estate to daughters, Elizabeth Ann and Mary, shared equally. Wife and daughters are executors.
   Witnesses: Rachel Fullager and Mary Hearne
   Proved 25th July 1804

398. Chest Tomb

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
CAPT. GEORGE HOLLINWORTH R.M.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
24th AUGUST 1846
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY WIFE OF
JOHN MOORE ESQ.
OF H.M. DOCKYARD CHATHAM
WHO DIED 3rd AUGUST 1847 AGED 61
"How Sweet a thing is Death to all that know,
That all on earth is Vanity and Woe,
Who taught by Sickness long have ceased to Dread,
The Stroke that bears them to their Peaceful Bed,
Few are our Days yet while these days Remain,
But Joys must yield to Grief our ease to Pain,
Then tell me Weary Pilgrim which id best,
The Toilsome Journey or the Traveller's Rest"
ALSO
JOHN MOORE ESQ.
WHO DIED 18th JULY 1863 ?* AGED 85
* Connolly transcribed the monuments in 1862

399. Headstone and Foot Stone

WILLIAM FRYER, DREDGERMAN
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 13th JULY 1795 AGED 29 YEARS
"Afflictions Sore Long Time I Bore,
Physicians were in Vain,
Till God did Please Death should me Seize,
And Ease me of my Pain"

400. Headstone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JOHN HURSY
WHO DIED 2nd FEBRUARY 1835
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF
WILLIAM AND JANE HILDER
WHO DIED 8th APRIL 1841 AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO JANE
WIFE OF WILLIAM HILDER
WHO DIED 8th JANUARY 1843
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO MARY SECOND
WIFE OF WILLIAM HILDER
WHO DIED 7th APRIL 1847
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO DANIEL SON OF
WILLIAM AND JANE HILDER
WHO DIED 4th OCTOBER 1856
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM HILDER
WHO DIED 10th JANUARY 1857
AGED 55 YEARS

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M.I.S NOS. 401 TO 500 OF ST MAGDALENE CHURCH, GILLINGHAM TRANSCRIBED BY D.L. WILLIAMS FROM A LISTINGS BY CAPTAIN CONNOLLY R.E. IN 1862

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Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary Magdalene Church, Gillingham recorded in 1862 by
Captain Connolly, Royal Engineers. Concise Wills and other notes added by D.E. Williams 2015.

M.I.s numbers 401 to 500

401. Headstone and Plain Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CAROLINE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MR M. HERRIOT
LIEUT. AND ADJ. ROYAL MARINES
WHO DIED ON THE 9th DAY OF AUGUST 1842
AGED 33 YEARS
AND TO
ANN PICTON HERRIOT
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 21st DAY OF AUGUST 1842
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO TO
ANDREW HERRIOT
CAPTAIN IN THE ROYAL MARINES
AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 16th DAY OF DECEMBER 1840
AGED 63 YEARS
AND TO
BREVET MAJOR WILLIAM M. HERRIOT
ROYAL MARINES
WHO DIED AND WAS BURIED AT SEA
DEC. 11th 1854 AGED 44
DEEPLY DEPLORED AND UNIVERSALLY BELOVED

402. Small Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
JAMES HENRY
SON OF
LIEUT. JAMES ANDERSON 67th REGT.
AND MARY JANE HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
24th JUNE 1855
AGED 1 YEAR AND 7 MONTHS
"Not Lost but Gone Before"

403. Chest Tomb

TO THE MEMORY
OF MARY WIFE OF
JOHN HALFHEAD
OF CHATHAM SHE DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 11th OF APRIL 1765
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN HALFHEAD DIED THE
28th OF MAY 1781
AGED 72 YEARS
MARY NASH WIFE OF
GEORGE NASH OF THIS PARISH
OBT. DEC. 25th 1802 AET. 34
GEORGE NASH
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED ON THE 19th MAY 1837

Side Panel
MR JOHN NASH DEPARTED THIS LIFE
14th JULY 1778 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO SIX OF HIS CHILDREN
WILLIAM NASH SON OF THE ABOVE DIED
THE 9th OF MARCH 1780 AGED 17 YEARS
JOHN NASH SON OF THE ABOVE DIED THE 18th
OF JUNE 1782 AGED 20 YEARS

Side Panel
JOHN HALFHEAD JUNR.
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 21st OF NOVEMBER
1780 AGED 39 YEARS
GEORGE NASH SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 8th MAY 1844 AGED 29 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 9th February 1780 and 6th May 1836
John Halfhead of Chatham, Baker
   To daughter Mary Halfhead, £400; to daughter Elizabeth Nash, £700; to son John, £100, "to discharge the Bond given to John Hack for payment of £200 and interest due", this money was borrowed by son John.
   To servant maid, Mary Roberts, £10. Rest of personal estate and real estate, to his two daughters, equally shared.
   Witnesses: Thomas Hargood, T. Fisher and George Conquest
   Proved 14th July 1781

George Nash of Gillingham, Gentleman
   To wife Elizabeth, son George and brother in law, Anthony Hunt of Maidstone,Gentleman, his trustees and executors, all his freehold and leasehold estate in Gillingham and Chatham, in trust. His goods, chattels, horse, carriage, farming stock and implements, ready money, securities, owed on mortgage, bonds, etc.
   Personal estate and effects to trustees, who from time to time, will sell what wife does not select for her own use. They are to invest in Public Funds. Wife to have use of furniture, goods, plate, linen, etc., and rents from property for life as long as she remains his widow. If she remarries, the above divided between her and daughter Eliza Spong, wife of Thomas Spong of Aylesford, Merchant, sons George and Alfred and daughter, Elizabeth in equal shares. The income from real estate shared equally between wife and children.
Witnesses: Christian Nash, James Blackader and J. Stephens

Codicil 27th March 1837
Regarding piece of land purchased from Lt. Tribe, in lieu he gives land near Exmouth Terrace, Gillingham, Gillingham, to daughter, Eliza Spong, for ever. Appoints additional executors, son Alfred and grandson, Thomas Nash.
   If he dies in London he wishes to be buried there.
   Witnesses: J. Stephens , Agnes Shears and A. Meres
   Proved 21st June 1837

Note in margin, 26th February 1851
Son Alfred is now 21 and granted administration

404. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM MATHESON
MANY YEARS CARPENTER IN H.M. NAVY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 23rd 1836
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO
CAROLINE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 23rd 1829
AGED 11 MONTHS AND 21 DAY

405. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF SARAH WIFE OF
MR ROBERT DEAN
CARPENTER OF H.M.S. ORION
WHO DIED 31st MARCH 1855
AGED 51 YEARS
"Weep not for me my Husband Dear,
Nor be no longer Sad,
The Shorter Time that I Liv'd here,
The Fewer Sins I had"
"Prepare to meet thy God"

406. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS MARY WOOD
WIFE OF MR PETER WOOD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 6th DAY OF APRIL 1816
AGED 73 YEARS

407. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
MR JAMES SUMMERTON
WHO DIED THE 22nd DAY OF MARCH 1780
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO THREE OF THEIR CHILDREN
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO CHARLES SON OF CHARLES
AND ELIZABETH SIGGINS WHO
DIED JULY 15th 1821 AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
MR CHARLES SIGGINS WHO
DIED FEB. 14th 1834
AGED 79 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 8th June 1778
James Summerton of Brompton, Husbandman
   To wife Elizabeth all ready money, securities, goods, chattels, furniture, effects and personal estate.
   She must not "put it into the power" of any future husband to spend and "wrong yourself or children.
    "Therefore I strictly order and direct that you see order and direct according to this my last will and testament".
   Children to have equal shares,. Wife is executor.
   Witnesses: John Weaver and Thomas Seamark
   Proved 27th March 1780 Value of effects less than £300

Affidavit 27th March 1780
   John Weaver, Husbandman and Thomas Seamark, Sawyer, are sworn. They knew deceased well and confirm will is in his hand, and all three were present when will was executed.

408. Chest Tomb

IN MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS WALL LATE MASTER MAST MAKER
OF HIS MAJESTY'S DOCK YARD CHATHAM & SHEERNESS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 23rd OF JUNE 1797
AGED 40 YEARS
MRS CLARANCHIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 17th OF JUNE 1835
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO THREE OF THEIR CHILDREN WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ELIZABETH WALL
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED JUNE 10th 1832
AGED 44 YEARS
MARIA SUSANNA
WIFE OF GEORGE HOWES
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED JULY 11th 1822
AGED 39 YEARS
THOMAS WALL HOWES
DIED 2nd OF SEPTEMBER 1834
AGED 24 YEARS

Side Panel
ALSO MRS ELIZABETH HOPPER
DIED 2nd OF FEBRUARY 1838 AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF RICHARD ROPER HOPPER
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED APRIL 19th 1848 AGED 38 YEARS
AND THEIR INFANT DAUGHTER LOUISA AGED 9 DAYS

Side Panel
NEAR THIS PLACE LIES THE BODY OF
MR ROBERT HOPPER OF THIS PARISH DIED AUGT. THE 11th
1788 AGED 60 YEARS
MRS MARY HOPPER WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED OCT. 24th
1795 AGED 67 YEARS
ANN HOPPER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED DEC. 11th
1769 AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO TWO OF THEIR CHILDREN DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 18th June 1797
Thomas Wall of Brompton, Stone Mason
   A gold ring, value, 1 guinea, to friends, Allen Gardner and Joseph Clout. All ready money and money due from H. M. Dockyards at Chatham and Sheerness, stock in trade, furniture, rest and residue, to wife Claranchia and daughters, Elizabeth and Maria, in equal shares. Wife is executor, she to carry on business but may sell parts from time to time as she thinks fit.
   Signs will with mark.
   Witnesses: John Vinall and J. Stephens
   Proved 1st July 1797

409. Headstone and Foot Stone

WALTER ROPER
LATE BOATSWAIN IN HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP
STIRLING CASTLE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 30th OF OCTOBER 1729
AGED 64 YEARS
ELIZABETH ROPER HIS WIFE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 23rd OF MAY 1776
AGED 86 YEARS
LAYTON ROPER THEIR SON
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 6th OF APRIL 1781
AGED 60 YEARS
ELIZABETH ROPER
THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 1st SEPTEMBER 1804 AGED 79 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 17th May 1716 and
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 22nd April 1779
Walter Roper, Boatswain of H.M.S. Burlington
   Pay, prize money and bounty due and rest of estate to wife Elizabeth, she is executor.
   Witnesses: John Burk ?, Gunner, Joseph Richardson, ( ? ) and ( ? )
   Proved 15th March 1731

Layton Roper, of Brompton, Shipwright
   To sister, Elizabeth Roper, now living with him, his own freehold house in Prospect Row, Brompton, for ever. To nephew Richard Hopper of Brompton, Shipwright, all of his clothes.
   Remainder of estate to sister Elizabeth, for ever, she is executor.
   Witnesses: Thomas Soame, Edward Leeds and Mary Thomas, 7, Sherbern Lane, London
   Proved 18th May 1781

410. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
WILLM. DANTER
LATE OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED THE 24th OF APRIL 1754
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LYETH
ANTHONY DANTER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 27th DECR. 1750
AGED 76 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th March 1754 and
Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 17th September 1749
William Danter of Chatham
   Desires to be buried at "Jellingham" churchyard.
   To wife Ann all personal estate, except legacies to be bequeathed.
   Mr John Hick Attorney of Strood and Layton Roper of Brompton and wife are executors.
   To the male executors, £10 each for a suit of mourning and a ring in memory of him.
   John Hick is principal executor.
   Witnesses: George Chamberlan, James Lloyd ?, and James Belfoure
   Proved 6th May 1754

Anthony Danter of Brompton, Block Maker
   His three freeholds in Brompton, and other real estate to sister, Elizabeth Roper, for life. After her death, to her two daughters, Elizabeth and Mary Roper, shared equally.
   If both died in his lifetime, leaving children, then to those children, equally shared.
   Personal estate, after funeral costs, etc., to sister Elizabeth, she is executor.
   Witnesses: John Gurnett, Richard Coosens , Ann Gurnett and John Humpage, Attorney, Gravesend

411. Ledger over Vault

HERE LIES THE MORTAL REMAINS
OF
HENRY DAVID WILLIAMS
LIEUT. OF H.M. 26th REGT.
AND LATE OF EVENJOBB
IN THE COUNTY OF RADNOR
HE DIED FEB. 7th 1841
IN THE 37th YEAR OF HIS AGE
APART FROM THE GRAVES OF HIS
FATHERS AND THE HOMES OF
HIS KINDRED
THIS MEMORIAL OF AFFECTION
ASKS RESPECT
FOR A SOLDIER'S SEPULCHRE
AND CLAIMS ATTENTION
TO THE SOLEMN WARNING
"Prepare to meet thy God"

412. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
SOPHIS CAROLINE
INFANT DAUGHTER OF
CAPT. J. G. MCKERLIE, R.E.
AND SOPHIA CAROLINE
HIS WIFE
BORN 28th AUGUST 1847
DIED 22nd MARCH 1848

413. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. ELIZABETH TAW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
21st SEPTEMBER 1814
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO
MR. ROBERT TAW
LATE GUNNER R.N.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
29th JANUARY 1837
AGED 90 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 13th January 1831
Robert Taw, of Gillingham, Superannuated Gunner, R. N.
   To son Robert, his silver watch, to sons Nicholas, Robert and Jeremiah, all his clothes, equally shared.
   To wife Mary, ready money, money due from pension, rest and residue and personal estate, she is executor.
   Witnesses: William Taylor, Robert Hone ?, and Elizabeth Stone
   Proved 20th March 1837

414. Ledger over Vault

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN S. KERR
LATE OF THE 47th REGT.
WHO DIED 28th DECEMBER 1856
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO SAMUEL ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT NEW YORK NOV. 25th 1860
AGED 28 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated10th December 1853
Samuel Kerr of Rochester, Retired Captain 47th Regiment
   All household goods and furniture to wife Mary Ann.
   To wife and John Schnebbelie of Brompton, Professor of Music, ( executors and trustees), all real estate and residue of personal estate, upon trust.
   They to convert into money, pay debts and funeral costs, etc., and to invest sufficient sum in Public Funds or on mortgage, to produce annual income for wife, for her life. After her death, to sons and daughters at 21 or marriage of daughters, in equal shares. If all children died in his or wife's lifetime, then all to wife.
   Witnesses: James 3Wilkins, Builder, Chatham and George Moss, Clerk to Mr Hill, Solicitor, Chatham
   Proved 2nd February 1857

415. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH
WIFE OF MR. JOHN COWD R.N.
WHO DIED THE 25th OF JANUARY 1829
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO MR JOHN COWD
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 23rd OF APRIL 1837
AGED 77 YEARS
JOHN COWD AGED 40 YEARS
HENRY COWD AGED 34 YEARS
SONS OF THE ABOVE
SUFFERED SHIPWRECK ON THE COAST
OF CORNWELL ON THE 15th FEB. 1826
AND PERISHED WITH THREE MORE
OF THE CREW
"No Fatal Ship Wreck need we Fear,
In Life or Death if God be Near"

416. Ledger over Vault

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
MATTHEW BOWEN MENDS, ESQ.
STORE KEEPER OF
THE ROYAL DOCKYARD, CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 10th JUNE 1846
IN THE 56th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO OF
CHARLOTTE ANN MENDS
HIS BELOVED WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 14th JUNE 1846
IN THE 54th YEAR OF HER AGE

FELLOW VOYAGERS FOR MANY YEARS
ACROSS THE SEA OF LIFE
BUT BOTH OVERTAKEN IN ONE HOUR
BY THE SUDDEN BLAST OF THE ALMIGHTY
THEY ENTERED TOGETHER
ON THE OCEAN OF ETERNITY
EACH UNCONSCIOUS OF THE OTHER'S FATE
THEY LEFT BEHIND THEM
A YOUNG AND BELOVED FAMILY
SOME, WHOSE VALUED PRIVILEGE IT WAS
TO SOOTHE WITH FILIAL AFFECTION
THEIR PARENTS DYING MOMENTS
SOME DISPERSED FAR EAST AND WEST
UNPREPARED FOR AND UNWARNED OF
THEIR DOUBLE LOSS
"They were Pleasant in their Lives and in
Their Deaths they were not Divided"
2nd Book of Samuel 1c 23v

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 31st August 1840
Matthew Bowen Mends, Store Keeper, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham
   To wife Charlotte, for life, all his property, interest from the A????rable Insurance Office, on three policies on his life, all money in Spanish Bonds ?, and other funds bequeathed to her by her father, Henry Delamain, and that of her late brother, Lieut. Colonel James Delamain of the Bengal Army. Wife and friend, William Berrols, Navy Agent are executor, he hopes Berrols will accept £50 as a small memoir of their friendship.
   Money from residuary estate to be invested in Public Funds and after his wife's death to be shared as follows; to daughters, Charlotte and Frances, £1,000 each, upon their marriage; to youngest son Robert, £700, provided he has not already been provided for, if so the legacy is void.
   This is meant to buy him a commission in the army and to allow £20 per annum while he is an Ensign. Residue, equally divided between his daughters, if they are not married at his death. If they are, then this to be divided between Delamain Mends, Robert Mends ,Charlotte and Frances Mends.
   Daughters to have interest while they are single.
   To eldest son Thomas, a Solicitor of Hobart Town, Tasmania, a mourning ring as a token of his affection, and entreating him to pay executors money testator has advanced him.
   To son Delamain, a gold watch, chain and seal and two mourning rings.
   To son Robert, and to two daughters (if they deserve it ?), a mourning ring.
   If he dies at Chatham, he wishes to be buried at Gillingham, in a plain"marble" tomb.
   He leaves his final blessings to his children to be affectionate to their mother.
   Witnesses: Frank Haite, G.D. Skillett and John Parks

Codicil 14th July 1844
Appoints friend and relative, William Fisher Mends, Assistant Commissioner, an executor.
   To the latter's brother, Captain Herbert Mends, a mourning ring as a token of friendship.
   To sister in law, Mrs Bridge and brother in law, Edward Delamain and Major Charles Delamain, a mourning ring each.
   To nieces Ann and Charlotte Delamain, a ring and lock of his hair as a token of his affection.
   A commission in the 99th Regiment has been purchased for son Robert; £100 to be set aside from personal estate to help him while he is a subaltern; he is convinced Robert will not take a shilling from his mother and sisters.
   Witnesses: Ann Delamain and Charlotte Delamain

Affidavit 3rd August 1846
Joh Parkes of Chatham, sworn , he confirms that will is in Mend's hand

Affidavit 18th September 1846
Ann Delamain of 9 Bloomsbury Place, Brighton, Spinster, is sworn, confirms Codicil is in Mend's hand.

Proved 19th September 1846
Power reserved to William Fisher Mends

417. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
MARY WILLOUGHBY
OBIT 14th DECEMBER 1854
AGED 67 YEARS
"Virtues Sepulcrum Candidat"

418. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
RICHARD LARMOTH LEONARD
SERGEANT IN THE CORPS OF ROYAL
SAPPERS AND MINERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 17th OF SEPTEMBER 1847
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO
MARGARET DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1845
RICHARD DIED 20th AUGUST 1846
INFANT CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WHOSE REMAINS LIE IN THE
CHURCHYARD OF ST. MARY, WOOLWICH
"Happy Soul thy Days are Ended,
All thy Mourning Days Below,
Go, by Angel Guards Attended,
To the Sight of Jesus, Go"

419. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS SARAH SMITH
WHO DIED ON THE 20th DAY
OF APRIL 1814 AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO
MRS ELIZABETH SUTTON
WHO DIED ON THE 22nd DAY
OF FEBRUARY 1849 AGED 53 YEARS

420. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MR THOMAS EALDEN
WHO DIED 18th JANUARY 1832
AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS RICHARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th AUGUST 1827
AGED 9 WEEKS
"And I heard a Voice from Heaven saying unto Me,
Write 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" 14c Rev. 13v

421. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH ANN
WIFE OF
MR JOHN GARDENER
BOATSWAIN R.N.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 18th DAY OF JUNE 1851
IN THE 23rd YEAR OF HER AGE
"In Life Respected,
In Death Lamented"
"Why do we Mourn Departed Friends,
Or Shake at Death's Alarms,
Tis but the Voice that Jesus sends,
To Call us to his Arms"

422. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO THE MEMORY
OF
MR JAMES LUKE
LATE CHIEF CONVERTOR OF
H.M. DOCKYARD CHATHAM
AND FORMERLY OF
H.M. DOCKYARD PEMBROKE
WHO DIED 11th APRIL 1842
AGED 54 YEARS

423. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
JAMES MOIR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
14th NOVEMBER 1849
AGED 19 YEARS

424. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
COLONEL JOHN WRIGHT
K.H.S. ROYAL MARINES
WHO DIED THE 3rd OF APRIL 1842
AGED 58 YEARS
AND SIX OF THEIR CHILDREN
ALSO TO
LIEUT. W.H. DODGIN 44th REGIMENT
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS KILLED AT CABUL 12th JANUARY
1842
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO TO
CAPT. JOHN HOSKIN WRIGHT
ROYAL MARINES
WHO DIED 6th NOV. 1856
AGED 44 YEARS

425. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MRS SUSANNAH THOMPSON WIFE OF
MR JOHN THOMPSON WHO DIED ON
THE 27th DAY OF MAY 1814 AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNAH DAUGHTER OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED IN HER INFANCY
"Stay Passenger ! Examine well this tomb,
Twas built for one lately taken home,
A Wife, a Parent, Friend Beloved by All,
Summon'd to Heaven, obeyed the Gracious call,
With Calm Repose, she left this House of Clay,
To Praise the God she Lov'd in Endless Day"

426. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
HERBERT EDWARDS
INFANT SON OF
GEORGE JACKSON
CHAPLAIN, R.N.
AND MARY ROLLS HIS WIFE
BORN MAY THE 29th
1854
DIED JUNE THE 2nd
"Born Again, not of corruptible,
Seed but of Incorruptible by the
Word of God"

427. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
CATHERINE WIFE OF
QR. MR. RICHARD HAMILTON
37th REGT.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
24th APRIL 1849
AGED 49 YEARS

428. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
MRS MARY FRYER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 30th DAY OF MARCH 1820
AGED 41 YEARS

429. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ROCHFORT
SON OF
MR JOHN SHEA
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th OF JANUARY 1842
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO CAROLINE WIFE OF
MR JOHN SHEA
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 24th OF JUNE 1845 AGED 55 YEARS

430. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDMUND STARKIE, ESQ.
APOTHECARY TO THE FORCES
MEDICAL STAFF
OBIT FEBRUARY 10th 1841
AGED 64 YEARS
AS A MEMORIAL OF THE HAPPINESS SHE LONG
ENJOYED AND AS A TRIBUTE TO THE MERITS
FROM WHENCE IT SPRUNG THIS TABLET
IS ERECTED BY HIS AFFLICTED
AND BEREAVED WIDOW
ELIZABETH MOIRA STARKIE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated23rd February 1839
Edmund Starkie, of Brompton, Apothecary to the Forces
   To wife Elizabeth, all household furniture and goods, clothes, money in the Funds and personal estate absolutely, and income from the 3% Bank Annuities, for life.
   Real estate at Rothfall and Longmore, Lancashire to wife for life. After her death, to nephew Edmund Starkie son of brother James, for ever (by his codicil).
   Wife and brother, Thomas of Barhup, near Rochdale, are executors.
   Witnesses: Walter Hill, Solicitor, Chatham and Henry Pidcock, Clerk to Mr Hill

Affidavit 19th March 1841
   Widow, Elizabeth is sworn. States her husband never executed a Codicil, she has searched but failed to find it. If she does find it she will bring it to attention of court.
   Proved 23rd March 1841

431. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
ANN THE WIFE OF
JOHN F. PINK, ESQ.
SURGEON OF THE
PROVISIONAL BATTALION
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1847
AGED 58 YEARS

432 Headstone and Foot Stone

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN LEADLEY
OF WHITBY, YORKSHIRE
SAILMAKER IN H.M. DOCK YARD
WHO WAS UNFORTUNATELY WAS DROWNED
CHARHAM
WHILE BATHING IN THE CREEK
ON THE 20th OF JUNE 1846
AGED 26 YEARS
"To Die is to Gain"

433. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
MR JOHN RAY OF BROMPTON
WHO DIED THE 1st DAY OF JUNE 1850
AGED 30 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS
ALSO ELIZA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN INFANCY
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR JOHN RAY WHO DIED
THE 5th DAY OF JANUARY 1852
AGED 42 YEARS

434. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN WALKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th OF AUGUST 1836
IN THE 25th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"Parents and Friends Weep not for Me,
Tho' I am Gone a Little before Thee,
It was God's Will it Should be So,
While Life you Have, leave your God to Know"

435. Chest Tomb

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZA MARIA
WIFE OF
CAPTAIN HOOKEY
PAYMASTER OF THE CHATHAM DIVISION
OF ROYAL MARINES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 6th OF JULY 1842
AGED 59 YEARS
"The Sweetest Remembrance of the Just,
Shall Flourish when they Sleep in Death,
Jesus, thy Blood and Righteousness,
These Garments are my Glorious ?,
Midst Flaming ? World in ? ,
With Joy shall I lift up my Hands"
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
MAJOR GEORGE HOOKEY R.M.L.I.
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
LATE OF MELVILLE HOSPITAL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th OF DECEMBER 1861
AGED 73 YEARS
"He that hath the Son hath Life, and he
Not the Son of God, hath no Life"
John 1c 12v

436. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
MRS REBECCA GULLEY
WIFE OF
MR PHILIP GULLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 19th OF JUNE1844
AGED 54 YEARS
"So teach us to Number our Days,
That we may apply our Hearts unto
Wisdom"

437. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM WEST (LATE FOREMAN TO MR GRANT
MASTER BRICKLAYER OF HIS MAJESTY'S BOARD OF ORDNANCE
AT CHATHAM) DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 19th OF OCTOBER
1793 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE DIED DECEMBER 22nd 1799
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO FOUR SONS OF THE ABOVE VIZ.
WILLIAM DIED 14th OF JUNE 1778 AGED 6 MONTHS
WILLIAM DIED 3rd OF NOVEMBER 1781 AGED 5 MONTHS
JOHN DIED 31st OF MAY 1785 AGED 2 YEARS AND
7 MONTHS
THOMAS DIED 10th OF NOVEMBER 1787 AGED 2 YEARS
AND 2 MONTHS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 3rd May 1789
William West of Brompton, Victualler
   All estate to Sarah White, now living with him as his "servant"; she is executor.
   Witnesses: George Conquest and William Jefferys
   Proved 30th October 1793

438. CHEST TOMB

Lock family

MR JOHN LOCK
DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV. 5th 1788
AGED 63 YEARS
MRS ANN WIFE OF JOHN LOCK
DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 19th 1780
AGED 43 YEARS
"Whilst in this World , I did Remain,
My latter end was Grief and Pain,
But then the Lord did think it Best,
To take me to a place of Rest"
ALSO GEORGE LARKIN LOCK
DIED NOV. 13th 1777 AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND ANN LOCK DIED DEC.
23rd 1782 AGED 9 YEARS
ALSO MARY ELIZABETH WIFE
OF MR ROBERT BRISTOW, ATTORNEY
AT ROCHESTER AND DAUGHTER OF THE
ABOVE JOHN AND ANN LOCK WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 20th 1783
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
MARY ELIZTH. AND ROBERT BRISTOW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 22nd 1783
AGED 4 MONTHS

Side Panel
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MICHAEL LOCK OF BROMPTON
WHO DIED 30th APRIL 1845
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE MR MICHAEL LOCK
WHO DIED 11th NOVEMBER 1848
AGED 62 YEARS

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MRS
DARNEL LOCK
WIFE OF
MR JOHN LOCK
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 27th FEB. 1794
AGED 30 YEARS

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ELIZTH. LOCK
DIED THE 28th OF
AUGUST 1790
AGED 1 YEAR
AND 10 MONTHS
JEREMIAH LOCK
DIED 8th JUNE 1792
AGED 1 YEAR
AND 5 MONTHS

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 19th September 1788
   and Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 4th August 1847
John Lock of Chatham, Victualler and Gun Smith
   His gold watch, chain and seals to son Jeremy. He has given son, John the goods and furniture in his bedroom. Goods and furniture in his own room, to son Jeremy to make him equal.
   To son in law, Robert Bristow, £20, but this does not discharge him from sums he owes.
   If he dies during Jeremy's minority, then son John and brother in law, James Larkin, to be his guardians.
   Profits from his real estate to be used for Jeremy's benefit until he is 21.
   £5 to son James for mourning, half of his property to son John for ever. The other half to son John and James Larkin, upon trust, during minority of Jeremy.
   If Jeremy dies pre 21, then the other half of property to son John for ever. Residue to son John and Jeremy, equally shared. If Jeremy dies pre 21, then all to John.
   Sons John and Jeremy and James Larkin are executors. He desires them to make an inventory and pay for funeral, etc., from his personal estate.
   Witnesses: John Kemsley, Chatham, John Thompson and John Hodgskin
   Proved 9th December 1788 Power reserved to Jeremy Lock and James Larkin

Michael Lock of Gillingham, Gentleman
   Household furniture, all household goods, pictures, prints, wines and consumables, horses, carriage, to daughter Jane Luck, widow of Frederick Luck, Gentleman.
   By an indenture dated 23rd November 1843, he had entered into a partnership with brother John Lock in the Brewing and Malting business. If one of them ceased to be a partner, the survivor, on paying a sum of money will take over.
   If John Lock consents to take on the business, he leaves the whole business to John Lock.
   His real estate and residue of personal estate, including the business, if not taken by John Lock, to his trustees and executors, daughter Jane, brother John and nephew Charles Churchill, of Sussex Place, Regents Park, Gentleman, upon trust.
   They are to sell part of the personal estate, not consisting of money and invest in the Public Funds.
   Trustee are to carry on brewing and malting business and farming and grazing business, if they think it expedient, for as long as Jane's children are under 21 years, and during Jane's lifetime with her consent. The business to be carried in accordance with the 1843 Indenture.
   Profits, upon trust, and income from personal estate, to daughter Jane, for life; after her death, then to her children, equally shared.
   Part of income from residuary real and personal estate to brother John for life, after his death, then to his daughter Elizabeth. After her death, to her children at 21, until then interest towards her children's education and maintenance.
   Witnesses: George Essell, Solicitor, Rochester and Charles Robinson, Clerk to Messrs Essell and ( ? ).
   Proved 24th January 1849, John Lock has renounced execution of will.
(This will is long and contains a great deal of trust details and rules.)

439. Small Headstone and Foot Stone

J. B. 1815

440. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th OF JULY 1798
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO
MARY SMITH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 10th OF MARCH 1831
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO
TWELVE OF THEIR CHILDREN
LIKEWISE
MARY ANN SMITH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1833
AGED 66 YEARS

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SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR ROBERT KEMSLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st OF NOVEMBER 1836
AGED 67 YEARS
"Who e'er thou art with Reverence tread,
The Sacred Mansions of the Dead,
And Smite thy Heart and drop a Tear,
For know a Christian's Dust is Here"
ALSO
MRS NANCY KEMSLEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 12th AUGUST 1852
AGED 78 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 19th July 1798 and
   Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 8th June 1834
William Smith of Gillingham, Shipwright
   To wife Mary, all houses in Gillingham and elsewhere, all monies, stock in trade, furniture, plate, linen, china, clothes and wages due, for life. After her death, then equally shared between his children, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Nancy Kemsley and ( ? ) son of Samuel Smith, for ever.
   To son Thomas, £100 to place him in a trade or business. To each of his children, £10 each for mourning.
Wife and Leonard Staff are executors.
   Witness: Thomas Mearns, William Brown, Senior and Robert Kemsley
   Proved 8th October 1798 Value of effects less than £350

Robert Kemsley of Gillingham, Shipwright
   To wife Mary, all household goods, furniture, monies, and personal estate and effects; she is executor.
   Freehold cottage in Gillingham, lately purchased from James Smith and all other real estate to wife, for life. After her death, to son, Robert of Gillingham, Joiner and son in law, John Rickon of Chatham, Smith, upon trust. They to allow daughter Elizabeth, if she is still living and unmarried, to take rents for life. After her death or marriage, upon trust, for all his children including Elizabeth.
Trust details follow.
   Witnesses: James and Mary Gillman, Layfield, Gillingham
   Proved 22nd May 1837

441. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF FRANCES WIFE OF
MR ABRAHAM ARLIDGE
WHO DIED 17th MAY 1845
AGED 75 YEARS
SHE DIED IN PEACE
ALSO MR ABRAHAM ARLIDGE
WHO DIED 19th JUNE 1852
AGED 82 YEARS
A BELIEVER IN GOD
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 7th OCTOBER 1827
AGED 30 YEARS
AND
AMELIA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th JUNE 1835
AGED 25 YEARS
LIKEWISE FOUR CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN INFANCY

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated31st August 1851
Abraham Arlidge of Brompton, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Furniture Dealer
   To wife Sarah, (who is executor), for life, all his freeholds in Manor Street, Brompton, occupied son Alfred and James Spire and all other real estate. After her death, , then to three sons, Alfred, Henry and William.
To son William, £50 and to son Alfred for past services to his business, £50.
   All household furniture, household goods and stock in trade to wife as long as she remains his widow, she can carry on business. After her death or remarriage, the above and goodwill, monies, personal estate and effects to his three sons and three daughters, Sarah, Susan and Emma, equally shared.
   Witnesses: J. Crou[ ? ] and Robert Shindler
   Proved 29th October 1851

442. Ledger over Vault

IN MEMORY OF
MR JOHN GREEN WHO DIED
2nd OCTOBER 1851 AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO
MARY GREEN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th FEBRUARY 1852
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO MIRIAM GREEN
THEIR GRAND DAUGHTER WHO DIED 17th APRIL
1847 AGED 11 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 4th September 1851
John Green of Gillingham, Farmer
   To son John and John Skinner of Chatham. Auctioneer, all freehold and leasehold estate, upon trust, also all personal estate, not hereafter bequeathed.
   Son John to carry on business and to receive rents during his mother's lifetime, and to pay his mother, Mary Ann, 15 shillings per week for life.
   To daughter Mary Ann Lester of Northfleet, widow, £110; to daughter Sarah, wife of William Rule, a Policeman in H. M. Dockyard, Sheerness, £110; to Rebecca Harding wife of James, of New Brompton, Labourer, £5 and £5 for each of her children by deceased husband, William, viz. William, Rebecca, Sarah and Emma; £5 to James and William Jordan, Mariners, sons of Elizabeth Jordan. These legacies to be paid after death of wife.
   Witnesses: William Briggs, Rope Maker, Gillingham and George Moss, Clerk to Mr Hill, Solicitor, Chatham
   Proved 27th November 1851

443. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ELIZABETH SANDIERS
WIFE OF MR GEORGE SANDIERS
OF CHATHAM LINES
WHO DIED 21st JULY 1804
AGED 48 YEARS
JOHN THE SON OF
GEORGE AND MARGARET SANDIERS
WHO DIED MAY 2nd 1814 AGED 10 MONTHS
ALSO THE BODY OF MR GEORGE SANDIERS
LATE OVERSEER OF CHATHAM LINES
WHO DIED JUNE 28th 1820 AGED 58 YEARS

444. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS PORTEOUS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 15th 1800 AGED 65 YEARS
"Afflictions Sore Long Time I Bore,
Physicians were in Vain,
Till God did Please that Death should Ease,
And Free me from my Pain"
MRS SARAH PORTEOUS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 29th OF
NOVEMBER 1801 AGED 62 YEARS

445. Headstone and Body Stones

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN BALDOCK
LATE OF MAIDSTONE
WHO DIED THE 26th DAY OF
SEPTEMBER 1815 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
JANE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN 11th FEBRUARY 1782
DIED 17th OF AUGUST 1829
ALSO
ANNE
DIED 6th JUNE 1835 AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN BALDOCK
WHO DIED 26th DECEMBER 1838 AGED 86 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 6th January 1811
John Baldock of Maidstone, Coal Merchant
    Wife Jenny and son in law, Thomas Lawrence of Bethnal Green, late a Provision Merchant and son in law, Michael Lock of Stanhope Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, Distiller, are trustees; to them all his freehold and leasehold estate, upon trust.
   After his death the leaseholds to be sold.
   To brother William, an annuity of £40.
   Residue of goods and chattels and personal estate to trustees, upon trust.
   His wife to have use of household goods, for life; after her death, this to be divided among his daughters who are unmarried. If they all marry in wife's lifetime, then to his wife.
   Trustees to collect all money owing and to sell residuary personal estate and pay funeral costs and debts.
   They are to raise from estate, £6,000 and invest in Public Funds; they to pay the annuity to brother William. Rest of income from this and residuary money, to his wife for life; after her death, the principal sum divided into 5 equal parts; 4/5 to be held in trust for daughters, Jane or Jenny, Sarah and Ann Baldock and Mary wife of Michael Lock, they to share money after death of wife. Son John to receive income from 1/5, for life. Daughters who marry after his death, to have £500 out of the £6,000, this to be counted as part of her share.
   Witnesses: T. Briggs, Solicitor, Essex Street, Strand, William Robinson, of Maidstone, Carpenter and Stephen Fuggles of Maidstone, Bricklayer.
   Proved April 1816. Trustee Thomas Lawrence died in testator's lifetime
(This is a long will, much of which consists of complicated trust details)

446. Ledger over Vault

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM SANDS
WHO DIED APRIL 15th 1853 AGED 75 YEARS

447. Headstone and Foot Stones

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF MR JOHN GIFFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th JUNE 1827
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR JOHN GIFFORD
WHO DIED 13th SEPTEMBER 1847
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
IN THE YEAR 1797 AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO MRS JANE SHARP
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
MR JOHN GIFFORD
WHO DIED 23rd OCTOBER 1836
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO JANE SHARP
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 22nd
APRIL 1833 AGED 39 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 4th October 1839
John Gifford of Gillingham, Gentleman
   To son George, ½ of his freehold houses in Gillingham, occupied by himself , son George and [     ] Pearce. The other ½ to son William, also to William, his freehold house in Gillingham, occupied by James Emms?
   To daughter Ann Brooks, 7 shillings per week for life; after her death, if she does not survive to 1850, to her daughters, Ann and Elizabeth Brooks, until the year 1850; this to be paid from his freehold house at Gad's Hill, Gillingham, shared equally.
   Any surplus in personal estate after debts and funeral costs are paid, to his three daughters.
   Witnesses: James Blackadder and E. Muddle
   Proved 22nd October 1847

448. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT GEORGE
SON OF
GEORGE AND RHODA WEST
WHO DIED 24th FEBRUARY 1853
AGED 1 YEAR
ALSO ANN WIFE OF
MR JAMES WEST
WHO DIED 26th NOVEMBER 1854
AGED 74 YEARS

449. Headstone and Foot Stones

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
PRIVATE JAMES SULLIVAN
HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY'S
SAPPERS AND MINERS
WHO
LOST HIS LIFE IN THE EXECUTION
OF HIS DUTY
ON THE 30th OF OCTOBER 1844
AGED 23 YEARS
THIS MEMORIAL
WAS ERECTED AS A
TOKEN OF ESTEEM AND RESPECT
BY HIS
FELLOW SOLDIERS
OF THE
SAME SERVICE

450. Ledger over Vault

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
EDWARD FRICKER, ESQ.
PURSER R.N.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th OF MARCH 1840
IN THE 68th YEAR
OF HIS AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th September 1837
Edward Fricker, of Gad's Hill, Gillingham, Purser, R.N.
   To wife Mary, all his stock in the New 3½% Navy Annuities, all prize money and all other monies.
   Also five houses at Gad's Hill, all household furniture and goods, watches, pictures and books; she is executor.
   Witnesses: John Gifford, Green Row, Layfield, Gillingham, John Clarke and William Saywell, Gad's Hill
   Proved 1st May 1840

451. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CUMBERLAND WILLIAM TANNER
37 YEARS A MASTER IN THE
ROYAL NAVY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 30th DAY OF APRIL 1846
AGED 73 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th May 1832
Cumberland Tanner, sometimes called William Cumberland Tanner, of Gillingham, Gentleman
   All of his estate to wife Catherine, who is executor.
   Witnesses: H. Gittings, William Knight and Frederick Ruckert
   Proved 4th June 1846

452. Headstone and Two Foot Stones

IN MEMORY OF FRANCES
[BADN]ER THE WIFE OF WILLM.
[BADN]ER AND DAUGHTER OF JOHN
& [FRAN]CES ARCHER OF YS PARISH SHE
DEPARTED YS LIFE SE[TEMBER YE 26th 1737
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO THE SON OF WM. AND FRANCES BA[DNER]
AGED 15 WEEKS
IN MEMORY OF JOHN ARCHER OF THIS
PARISH HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMB.
THE 24th 1750 AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO HERE LIETH THE BODY OF FRANCES
HIS WIFE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN.
THE 8th 1750 AGED 73 YEARS

Rear
IN MEMORY OF ANN WIFE OF MR
GEORGE DANN OF THIS PARISH WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 25th OF MARCH 1764
AGED 59 YEARS
SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND FRANCES ARCHER

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 20th March 1744
John Archer of Gillingham, House Carpenter
   To wife Frances his own house in Gillingham, for life, so long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, the house to his daughter, Mary wife of George Dann of Gillingham, Yeoman, for ever.
   Ready money and securities, household goods, stock in trade and personal estate to his wife, for ever; she is executor.
   Witnesses: John Davie, Thomas Simmons and Thomas Johnson
   Proved 11th February 1750

453. Chest Tomb

GROOMBRIDGE ET AL

IN MEMORY OF
MR JOHN GROOMBRIDGE, SENR.
OF THIS PARISH DIED THE 29th OF
SEPTEMBER 1746 AGED 50 YEARS
HE WAS A KIND HUSBAND AND AN
INDULGENT FATHER
ALSO MRS JANE COOPER FORMERLY
WIFE OF MR JOHN GROOMBRIDGE
DIED THE 5th OF NOVEMBER 1749
AGED 47 YEARS
LEAVING BEHIND THEN TWO CHILDREN
JOHN AND MARY
SHE WAS AN INDUSTRIOUS, AFFECTIONATE
WIFE AND A TENDER PARENT
ALSO ROBERT SON OF
ROBERT AND ELIZABETH QUARRINTON
DIED THE 30th OF JANUARY 1805
AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO THE BODY OF THE ABOVE
MR ROBERT QUARRINTON
WHO DIED THE 4th DAY OF JANUARY 1817
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM POTTER DIED SEPT. 16th 1822 AGED 32 YEARS

End Panel
IN
MEMORY OF
RICHARD COOPER
DIED THE 18th OF
OCTOBER 1762
AGED 55 YEARS

End Panel
IN
MEMORY OF MR
JNO GROOMBRIDGE
JUNR. DIED THE 24th
OF JUNE 1766
AGED 32 YEARS

Side Panel
IN MEMORY OF MARY WIFE OF
NIXSON QUARRINTON SHE DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 1st SEPT 1772 AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO A DAUGHTER DIED IN HER INFANCY
ALSO NIXSON QUARRINTON DEPARTED THIS
LIFE OCT THE 9th 1783 AGED 73 YEARS
MR NIXSON QUARRINTON NEPHEW OF THE ABOVE NIXSON
QUARRINTON DIED 10th OF MARCH 1796 AGED 23 YEARS ALSO 2 OF HIS
CHILDREN ROBERT & WILLIAM DIED 20th JANY. 1797 AGED 3 WEEKS

Side Panel
IN MEMORY OF MRS ELIZTH. POTTER DIED
1st FEBRUARY 1828 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO WILLM. ROBERT ORPWOOD
DIED OCT 4th 1821 AGED 1 YEAR
"Within this tomb their mouldering ruins lay,
Whose Souls I hope are in Eternal Day,
[ ]
From whose kind hands unnumber'd Blessing flew,
To [ ]
A Brother Dear did patiently endure,
Life's sharpest pangs till death perform'd the Cure,
Releas'd his Soul that trembling urg'd her flight,
To soar with God above those Realms of Light,
Their atoms that in dust promiscuous lies,
At the Last Trump Immortal shall Arise,
No more their sense in errors paths shall lure,
But sing on high their Dear Redeemer's Love,
Who to no party has his Grace confin'd,
But stiles himself the Saviour of Mankind"

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 1st October 1745 and
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd August 1783
John Groombridge of Gillingham
   Long, pious preamble.
   To son John and daughter Mary, £100 each at 21 years.
   If both die before 21, then the £200 to wife, Jane; she is executor.
   Rest and residue and personal estate to wife; if she remarries, then £50 extra to each of his children.
   Witnesses: R. Woolett, Richard Hassall and Henry Taylor
   Proved 4th November 1746

Nixson Quarrinton of Gillingham, Gentleman
   His house in Luton (Chatham), occupied by John Payne?, to niece Frances Quarrinton, at 21, for ever. Another house in Luton, occupied by William Payne, to nephew Thomas Quarrinton at 21, for ever. Another house in Luton, occupied by John Stone, to nephew Robert Quarrinton, at 21, for ever. A house in Chatham, occupied by John Wilkins, Baker, to niece, Hannah Quarrinton at 21, for ever. To the five children of Henry Wise of Gillingham, Farmer, as follows: house in Luton, occupied by David Hayes, to John Wise at 21, for ever; house in Luton, occupied by William Bradley, to Henry Wise, at 21, for ever; house in Luton, occupied by John Gravyer, to William Wise, at 21, for ever; house in Luton. Occupied by Jeremiah Pope, Senior, to Mary Wise at 21, for ever; If any die pre 21, then their house to nephew, Nixson Quarrinton, for ever. The rents, until they are 21, to go towards their maintenance and education and for bringing up nephew Nixson until he is 21.
   His little house adjoining his own house to house keeper Dinah Diplock for life, after her death, to nephew Nixson for ever. Also to Dinah an annuity of £20 for life from rents of his three farms in Luton, she can also occupy his house until nephew Nixson is 21.
   To Henry Wise, Senior, Ambrose Hernden, Farmer at Luton and Dinah Diplock, Stone Farm at Luton, occupied by Ambrose Hernden and farm at Luton, occupied by Henry Heath, and third farm, in Luton, occupied by Henry Heath, in trust, for nephew Nixson until he is 21, then all to him for life. If Nixson dies pre 21, with no male heir, then to nephews, Thomas and Robert Quarrinton, for life, then to their male heirs, equally shared, for ever. In default of heirs, then to Henry Wise, Senior, for ever.
   His three house at Stoke, Hundred of Hoo, occupied by Nathaniel Bristow, James Chandler and [    ] Rayner, widow and a house at Capson (Capstone) in Chatham, occupied by William Walters; his dwelling house and furniture to Henry Wise, Ambrose Hernden and Dinah Diplock, for nephew Nixson, as previously stated.
   Residue of monies, goods, chattels, stock and cattle on the Hundred of Hoo, real and personal estate, after debts and funeral costs are paid, to nephew Nixson, at 21, for ever.
   Frances and Hannah Quarrinton, mother Mary Quarrinton, Hannah Wise, Dinah Diplock, Henry Wise Senior and Ambrose Hernden are executors.
   Witnesses: Edward Tay, George Conquest and John Perriman
   Proved 26th November 1783

There is an inventory attached, mostly of household furniture and goods, including, three pieces of his wife's "workmanship", framed and glazed

454. Ledger over Brick Vault

IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT SIMMONS BURIED 2nd JUNE 1776
ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE BURIED 1st JUNE 1794
AGED 67 YEARS
ROBERT SON OF GEORGE & ELIZTH. SIMMONS
BURIED 20th MARCH 1796 AGED 2 YEARS & 2 MONTHS
GEORGE SIMMONS BURIED 10th MARCH 1799
AGED 38 YEARS
RACHEL ARMSTRONG BURIED 20th JULY 1819
AGED 33 YEARS
ELIZABETH JONES BURIED 9th DECEMBER 1821
AGED 59 YEARS
FRANCES ANN SIMMONS BURIED 3rd JUNE 1824
AGED 3 YEARS
JOHN JONES DIED 16th JUNE 1829
AGED 86 YEARS
HENRY SIMMONS DIED 10th MARCH 1830
AGED 10 MONTHS
ELIZABETH HARRIS DIED 17th DEC. 1839
AGED 67 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 7th May 1776
Robert Simmons of Brompton, House Carpenter
   Friends, John Cazeneauve and Jacob Cazeneauve Troy, both of Chatham, Distillers, are executors.
   His property known ny the sign of the "Sawyers", where he lives in Gillingham and three houses behind the latter, occupied by [     ] Reeves, [      ] Wells and [     ] Hockless and five houses lately built by him on Lower Horse Field at Prince's Bridge, Gillingham, occupied by Nathaniel Turner, [    ] Baker Stoneham, James Stone and William [      ], the "Sawyers" to wife for life, as long as she remains his widow, then to son George, for ever. The five houses to daughter Ann, for life, after her death, then to her children. In default of heirs, then to his son George, for ever.
   Three leaseholds belonging to the carpenter's yard lately purchased from William Dann at top of Wood Street, occupied by Michael Pauch, [    ] Osborn, William Ward and himself and three leaseholds in Rochester, occupied by [      ] Gostling and [      ] Mitchell, the other empty, to son William for rest of term.
   His stock in trade, timber, iron, tools of all kinds, goods and chattels, to son William.
   Money, securities, plate, linen, china, brass, pewter, household goods and furniture, after debts and funeral costs, to wife.
   Witnesses: John Stubbs, Henry Hills and William Twopenny, Junior
   Proved 14th June 1776

455. Headstone and Body Stone

ROBERET PIERCE - RE-SITED GROUP WEST OF TOWER

IN MEMORY OF
MRS ELIZABETH MUNN
WIFE OF
MR SAMUEL LONDON MUNN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
22nd MARCH 1854
AGED 40 YEARS

Rear (Original Front)
IN MEMORY
OF MR ROBERT PIERCE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 6th OF MARCH
1769 AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HIS SON DIED THE 4th
OF JULY 1770 AGED 3 YEARS & 7 MONTHS

456. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MAJOR J.R. MASCALL
R.M.LT. INFY.
WHO DIED AT NEW BROMPTON
ON THE 19th OF APRIL 1859
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO
FREDERICK MASCALL BEAUMONT
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 11th DAY OF JANUARY 1854
AHED 14 MONTHS
"We sigh above her place of rest,
And fondly hope she's ever Blest"

457. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
MRS ELIZABETH ANDREWS WIFE OF
MR SOLOMON ANDREWS, VICTUALLER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST THE 18th 1794
AGED 50 YEARS
MR SOLOMON ANDREWS HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB. THE 1st 1795
AGED 63 YEARS
MARY ANDREWS DAUGHTER TO THE ABOVE
BORN AUGUST THE 1st 1774 AND DIED IN HER INFANCY
MARY ANN ANDREWS DAUGHTER TO THE ABOVE
BORN MARCH THE 5th 1783 AND DIED IN HER INFANCY
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON AND ONE DAUGHTER
WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH ANN

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated14th September 1789
Solomon Andrews of Brompton, Victualler
   All money in the 4% Bank Annuities to wife Elizabeth and son William, upon trust. Wife to have annual interest as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then towards the maintenance and education of daughter Elizabeth until she is 16. If his wife has died or remarried by that time, then half the capital stock to son William, for ever.
   The other half to daughter Elizabeth at 21.
   Residue to wife for ever, she and son William are executors.
   Witnesses: Thomas Compton and John Sommerton
   Proved 26th February 1795

458. Headstone (Displaced)

H. M. M. 1821

459. Ledger over Brick Vault

TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS SARAH CUCKOW
WHO DIED 30th OCTOBER 1853
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
MR THOMAS CUCKOW
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st MARCH 1857
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO
MR JAMES CUCKOW
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 12th MARCH 1858
AGED 35 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 27th January 1857
Thomas Cuckow, of Gillingham, Farmer
   Appoints good friends John Skinner of Chatham, Auctioneer and William Hedgcock, of Gillingham, Farmer, executors and trustees.
   His three freehold houses in Gillingham, which he purchased from Edward Brock and all other real estate and leaseholds, ready money and investments at his bankers, Messrs Day and Nicholson, Rochester, money in Public Funds or due to him, house hold furniture and goods, live and dead stock and personal estate to his trustees, upon trust. They to sell his freeholds and leaseholds and share proceeds between children of his late son, John, John, Thomas, Rebecca, and Elizabeth (£150 each), children of his late daughter, wife of Francis Friday, Frank, and Jane Friday (£150 each).
   To sisters, Elizabeth, wife of William Nobbs, Labourer, of Hadlow and Ann wife of [      ] South of Wrotham, £10 each. To each executor, 19 guineas.
   Residue to his surviving children, Thomas, William, James, Sarah London, wife of Robert London, Eliza Driver, widow, the latter lives with him, Elizabeth Pattison, widow of William, Mary Ann Green wife of John of Gillingham, Farmer and Sarah Cuckow of Gillingham, spinster.
   Signs will with a mark
   Witnesses: JohnFoord, Plumber, Chatham and Thomas Rich, Clerk to Mr Stephens, Chatham
   Proved 22nd April 1857

Wright's Directory 1838
Thomas Cuckow, Batchelor's Farm

460. Chest Tomb

TROY, PICKMAN, COOKE AND MARTIN

Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS CAZENEUVE TROY
LATE OF TROY TOWN
IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, GENT.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 19th FEBRUARY 1807 AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO OF ELEANOR HIS WIFE AND NIECE OF
MR JOSHUA PICKMAN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th MARCH 1807 AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 11th NOVEMBER 1806 AGED 9 MONTHS

End Panel
IN MEMORY OF
MR JOSHUA PICKMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 14th APRIL 1809 AGED 50 YEARS

South Panel
HERE LIETH INTERRED THE BODY OF MR WILLIAM COOKE
ONE OF THE FOUR MASTERS OF ENGLAND
AND MASTER OF THE TRINITY HOUSE IN THE YEAR 1642
WHO DIED THE 21st OF DECEMBER 1654 AGED 72 YEARS
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD WILLIAM MARTIN, ESQ., M.D. OF CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 18th OF JULY 1857 AGED 44 YEARS
HE WAS SECOND SON OF THE LATE
RICHARD AND SARAH MARTIN OF CHATHAM
AND GRANDSON OF JACOB CAZENEUVE TROY

North Panel (Post Connolly)
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE STEELE, ESQ. OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 31st JANUARY 1870
AGED 42 YEARS
(This tomb must have replaced the 17th century tomb of Coooke,
I don't know the relationship of Cooke with the Troys or Pickmans)

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 24th January 1807,
11th May 1807, 26th September 1654 and 25th August 1851
Thomas Cazeneuve Troy, of Rochester, Gentleman
   Wife Eleanor, brother in law, Joshua Pickman of Gillingham, Rope Maker and friend John Simmons of Rochester, Esquire are executors and trustees.
   To wife all household goods, books, pictures, and ready money. His freehold house, now in three dwellings and 17 acres of land lately occupied by Joseph Hoare, now by himself, all other real estate, to be sold. Money invested in Public Funds. Interest to wife for life; after her death, to their surviving children in equal shares at 21 years. If all children are dead with no lawful heirs then to his sisters, Mary wife of Captain Edward Hodson, R.N., Mary Sarah Troy and Ann Troy, in equal shares absolutely. To Joshua Pickman and John Simmons, £100 each.
   Witnesses: William Simcock, Alexander Steele and Joseph Solomon
   Proved 15th June 1807

Parts of the latter will are difficult to read, with crossings out.
Joshua Pickman of Gillingham, Rope Maker
Robert Mark of Chatham, Rope Maker Foreman in H.M. Dockyard, Chatham and William Lomas of Chatham, are executors. £100 to each of them and suit of mourning.
To friend John Simmons of Rochester, £100 and suit of mourning.
To Robert Mark, Senior, now living with him, £100 and annuity of £30 for life.
His dwelling house and store house, rope ground and 6 acres of land adjoining, called "Rope Ground" at Gad's Hill, Gillingham and other property at Sharp's Green, Gillingham with cherry garden and arable called Pollards Field and 4 acres of adjoining wood, occupied by William Reed, and house divided into two houses, occupied by William Chamberlain and Thomas Sharp, house in Gillingham occupied by Thomas Fryer and 1 acre formerly occupied by William Brown, now by himself, this adjoins Vicarage and to west of land occupied by Captain Adie, house and lands in Gillingham, to William Lomas, for ever.
Residue also to William Lomas.
   Witnesses: Thomas Lomas, J. Bromley and Joseph Solomon
   Proved 16th August 1809

William Cooke of Gillingham, one of the four Principal Masters of the Navy
   To only son Richard and Anne his wife, for life, after death of widow Alice, house and land called ? in Gillingham. After their deaths, to their eldest son, William and his heirs, for ever; in default of heirs, then divided between surviving sons of Richard and Ann.
   £20 to William Cooke to enable him to get a trade. To Richard and Ann house he now lives in, for life; after their deaths, to their second son, Richard and his heirs for ever; in default of heirs, then to his brother Thomas and wife Jane and their heirs, for ever.
   To son Richard his part of the Pinnace Speedwell with all stock and profits, also the house they live in for life, then to their daughters, Mary and Jane for rest of lease.
To Thomasine widow of son John, his house and land called Clark's Dell, until her son William is 21, then to him, for ever.
   To daughter Thomasine, for life house and land that Henry Mons ?, now lives in at Darenth, if she has no heirs, then to Mary Cooke, for ever.
   Also to Mary Cooke, house that Mr Pulman lives in on the wall, for life, after her death, to her son William, for ever.
   To daughter Thomasine, his ¼ part of the barque Marygold, with all stock and profits.
   To the four daughters of his two sons, £4 each and for the sons apprenticeships, £10 each, to be paid from the £100 that Thomas Benson of Chatham owes him.
   To Overseers of Gillingham, £5 and 20 dozen loaves?, for the poor every Sunday after his burial, until the 20 shillings ?, by ? the Overseers for the poor.
   To a poor woman in London, Elizabeth Burow, £5; to children of Elizabeth Sewell, £4 each
   To brother James his silver whistle and £5 each to his two daughters.
   To servant Robert Wituses ?, 20 shillings and suit of clothes and cloak; to maid Margaret, 20 shillings. To kinsman, John Cooke, ?, £3.
   Wife Alice is executor. She has residue of estate. If she remarries she has only £30 and his dwelling house for life, after her death, estate to son Richard. Richard is Overseer of the will. Household stuff to be distributed to their children by Alice (if she remarries ?), at her pleasure.
   "Witnesses unto this is my loving friends".........No witnesses signatures ?
   Proved 5th February 1654

Richard Martin of Chatham, Doctor of Medicine
   To wife Sarah, all pictures, prints , books, china, wine, liquors, household provisions, goods, furniture, horses, carriage, ready money, invested money. Residue to wife and Richard Townson of Moorgate Street Chambers, London, upon trust. Wife to receive income from estate fro life, she can not mortgage or sell any of the estate. After her death, upon trust, for their surviving children.
   To cousin Ann Martin of Great Berkhamstead, Spinster, an annuity of £20 fir life.
   After death of wife executor to pay Louisa Harvey Hodder of Chatham, Spinster, annuity of £30 for life but this ceases if she marries.
   Income from residue after wife's death to Louisa Gilbert Hodder and Olivia Hodder, children of William and Ann Hodder of St Saviour, Jersey, formerly of St Servan, Department of the Ille Vilaine, Bretagne, France, now aged about 7 and 5. After death or marriage of Ann Martin and Louisa Harvey Hodder, when Louisa Gilbert Hodder and Olivia Hodder are 21, or previously married, they shared interest, if they died pre 21 or pre marriage, then a ¼ to cousin Edward Hodder, Surgeon of Toronto, Canada and a ¼ to Mary Gilbert, wife of Augustus Gilbert of Bridgetown, Totnes and a ¼ to Louisa Harvey Hodder. Trustees to pay last ¼ to cousin Charlotte Bevan wife of Thomas Beavan of Rochester, Surgeon, for life. After her death, then to all her children, equally shared.
   Wife and Richard Townson are executors.
   Witnesses: Jesse Vennell, Chatham ,Draper and Robert Fish, Chatham, Boot Maker
   Proved 22nd October 1857

461. Headstone Foot Stone and Body Stones

IN MEMORY OF
MR RICHARD HAYES
LATE OF CHADWELL, IN ESSEX
WHO DIED 1st FEBRUARY 1823
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO MR JAMES HAYES
NEPHEW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th NOVEMBER 1833
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO REBECCA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
MR RICHARD HAYES
WHO DIED 17th JANUARY 1845
AGED 52 YEARS

462. Headstone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR HENRY SHINDLER
WHO DIED 17th DECEMBER 1834
AGED 32 YEARS
AND WAS BURIED IN ST. PAUL’S CHURCH
YARD, CANTERBURY
ALSO
KATE ELIZABETH
THE WIFE OF
CHARLES MURRAY SCOTT
AND ONLY DAUGHTER OF
HENRY AND CATHERINE SHINDLER
WHO DIED 2nd MAY 1852
AGED 21 YEARS

463. Headstone, Foot Stone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO
THE
MEMORY OF
GEORGE ELRINGTON, ESQ.
LATE A
RETIRED COMMANDER
IN H.M. ROYAL NAVY
OBIT NOVEMBER 22nd 1847
AETAT 65
ALSO OF
MRS ELIZABETH RUNDLE
MOTHER IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 18th 1854
AT THE AGE OF 101

464. Headstone and Foot Stone

BROADBELT - RE-SITED GROUP, WEST OF TOWER

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR ROBERT BROADBELT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 28th DAY OF
DECEMBER 1832 AGED 68 YEARS
HE WAS A MAN UNIVERSALLY
RESPECTED
ALSO ELEANOR
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 4th DAY OF
JULY 1834 AGED 71 YEARS

465. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
JAMES MAIR, M.D.
OBT. APRIL 18th 1798 AETAT 25 YEARS

466. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF THOMAS MULENDER
WHEELWRIGHT HE DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 8th OF DECEMBER 1759
AGED 65 YEARS

467. Headstone and Foot Stones

TO THE MEMORY
OF SUSANNA WIFE OF
WILLIAM WHIBLEY
OF CHATHAM WHO DIED
NOVEMBER YE 16th 1750
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM WHIBLEY
OF THE PARISH OF CHATHAM, BUTCHER
DIED APRIL THE 22nd 1755 AGED 58 YEARS

468. Headstone and Two Body Stones

IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT PEIRCE
SENR. HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th FEBRUARY 1763
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO ROBERT PEIRCE
SON OF ROBERT AND
ANN PEIRCE, JUNR. DIED
THE 20th DECEMBER 1758
AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO ANN PEIRCE
DAUGHTER OF ROBERT AND
ANN PEIRCE, JUNR. DIED
THE 14th JUNE 1768
AGED 5 YEARS & 7 MONTHS
IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
ROBERT PEIRCE, SENR.
SHE DIED THE 25th MAY 1760
AGED 50 YEARS
LIKEWISE ROBERT PEIRCE
SON OF ROBERT PEIRCE
AND ANN PEIRCE, JUNR. DIED
THE 25th JULY 1762
AGE 13 MONTHS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 20th November 1762
Robert Peirce of Gillingham, Butcher
   House in Gillingham, lately occupied by Stephen Reason, to daughter Ann for ever.
   Another house in Gillingham occupied by John Skillett, to grandson Charles Deberson, for ever. His orchard in Gillingham, occupied by Edward Cook, with house and lands, to son William; to daughter Ann, £50 and round mahogany table in parlour. To daughter Mary Deberson, chest of drawers and chest on chest.
   To son Robert, the black mare which he used to ride. To two daughters, all late mother's clothes, shared equally.
Rest and residue, after debts and funeral costs paid, to son William, he is also executor.
   Witnesses: John Simmons, James Tapley and William Twopenny
   Proved 11th March 1763

469. Headstone and Body Stone

IN
MEMORY OF MR HENRY WHITE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 3rd OF JAN 1788
AGED 89 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 3rd OF MAY 1788
AGED 53 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 7th August 1787
Henry White, the Elder of Gillingham, Yeoman
   "A headstone and a gravestone with such inscription thereon as they (executors) shall think proper and suitable".
   To sons, Thomas and Henry, and daughter, Elizabeth, wife of John Walters of Gillingham, Yeoman, his house at Gad's Hill, occupied by Richard Blackbourne and Nathaniel ( ? ), equally divided, for ever.
   To Elizabeth Walter, £110, but if she dies in his lifetime, then to any children she may leave, equally shared.
If in his he advances any money to Elizabeth Walters, then such sum to be deducted from the £110. To sons, Thomas and Henry, £10 each. He has £200 4% Bank Annuities in his and his wife Mary's name, his wife is to transfer £200 into her name and the names of his sons, upon trust.
   Rest and residue after debts and funeral costs are paid, to wife absolutely.
   In case she refuses or neglects the transfer of the £200, then she is excluded from all benefits.
   In such a case, the residue to sons and daughter and John Deberson, son of his wife by her former husband, equally shared.
   If the £200 is transferred by his wife, his trustees will allow his wife to take, from time to time, the interest, for life. After her death, the £200 equally shred between his children and John Deberson.
   Wife and two sons are executors.
   Witnesses: Rachel Cook, Thomas Fellows and James Reade
   Proved 10th March 1789, power reserved to Mary White

470. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR BENJAMIN LARKIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 9th OF APRIL 1803
AGED 64 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 22nd December 1800
Benjamin Larkin of Brompton, Labourer
   To nephew Stephen Kent the Elder, of Gillingham, Labourer, £50, subject to payment of his debts and funeral costs, etc.
   Ready money, money invested, and whole of residue of personal estate, to William Andrews, of Brompton, Shipwright, with whom he now resides, Andrews is executor.
   Witnesses: Richard Hillyer and J. Stephens
   Proved 28th April 1803

471. Chest Tomb with Armorial Crest

MORS IIII LUCRUM
HERE LIES THE BODY OF
FRANCES THE WIFE OF WM
GREGORY OF THIS PARISH
SURGEON WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 3rd DAY OF APRIL 1733
AGED [ ] YEARS
HERE ALSO LIETH YE BODIES OF WILLM
AND WILLIAM AND ROBERT YE SONS
OF THE ABOVE MR WM AND FRANCES
GREGORY WHO DIED IN THEIR
INFANCY
MR WILLIAM GREGORY
SURGEON
DIED NOVEMBER XXIV
MDCCLXXI
AGED LXXI

Side Panel
MARY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM GREGORY AND LATE WIFE
OF CAPT. JOHN JEFFERYS DIED THE
2nd OF DEC 1779 AGED 54 YEARS

472. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
MR JOHN USBORNE
WHO DIED SEPT 23rd 1803 AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 10th 1794 AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO MRS ANN USBORNE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JULY 14th 1833
AGED 79 YEARS

Rear
IN MEMORY OF MARY WIFE OF
JOHN DENNETT
OF CHATHAM WHO DIED 19th NOV 1752
AGED 68 YEARS
NEAR THIS STONE IS INTERRED THE BODY
OF EDMUND DENNETT
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED IN SEPT 1705
AGED 33 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 7th December 1801
John Usborne, formerly of Chatham, Cow Keeper, now School Master of Gillingham
   After debts and funeral costs, etc., are paid and according to the will of his late uncle, John Usborne, Merchant, of Ware, Hertfordshire, dated about 20th December 1787, he gives his freehold in Star Lane and wharf in Ware, then in the occupation of the Rev. John Sond, widow Humphrey, William Hitch and Samuel Taylor, lately in the occupation of Mr Sansfield and others; a house, several shops, a brew house, stables, loft, two yards, hog sty and two cow houses in a marsh called Annwell Marsh in Annwell, Hertfordshire, occupied by his said late uncle, but now by his aunt Elizabeth Usborne; he gives this estate to his son, for ever; when son John, is 14, he is to be put out apprentice as his executors think fit, but with his free consent.
   To wife Ann, rest and residue and all money he has in Bank of England.
   Wife and good friends, John Pollock, School Master of Sheerness and John Storer, Collar Maker of Bexley are executors.
    Witnesses: William Mills, David Williams and Thomas Simmons
   Proved 17th February 1804

473. Headstone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF MR RICHARD HILLYER
WHO DIED THE 25th DAY OF SEPTEMBER
1810 AGED 58 YEARS
HE LIVED AND DIED TRUE TO HIS GOD,
HIS COUNTRY AND HIS KING
OF SARAH HILLYER LATE WIFE
OF RICHARD HILLYER OF THIS PARISH
AND DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM AND MARY
OTLEY OF BOLTON IN THE COUNTY
OF YORK, YEOMAN DIED THE 18th JUNE
1795 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO THREE OF THEIR CHILDREN
VIZ PENELOPE, SARAH AND THOMAS
ALL DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO ELIZABETH HILLYER WIDOW
OF THE ABOVE DIED 23rd MAY 1836 AGED 91 YEARS
RICHD AND ELIZTH HILLYER GRANDCHILDREN
OF THE ABOVE DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

Prerogative Court of Canterbury, dated 11th September 1809
Richard Hillyer of Brompton, Shop Keeper
   To wife Elizabeth his own freehold dwelling house in Middle Street, Brompton, for life, as long as she remains his widow.
   After her death, or remarriage, to son Richard, when he is 22, for ever.
   If he dies under 22, then to brother, Thomas for life. After his death, to his children, equally shared. If he dies with no heirs, then to nephew, William Hillyer, son of late brother, William, for ever.
   To wife, £50 and household goods and furniture, for life. After her death or remarriage, to son Richard.
   To brother Thomas, £10 and clothes. To good friends, John Vinall of Brompton, Master Bricklayer H. M. Dockyard and Richard Philips of Brompton, Carpenter, trustees and executors, £10 each as a token of respect. To the two trustees, £1,000 in 3% annuities in Bank of England and all money in Public Funds, upon trust. Wife to receive interest for life, as above. She is to fulfil Indentures of Apprenticeship of their son Richard, clothe and support him. When he is 22, trustees to raise £100 for him from his investments.
   After wife's death or remarriage, the £1,000 stock goes to son Richard; until he is 22, the interest towards his maintenance and education.
   To trustees, ready money, stock in trade, debts and effects, upon trust, to pay debts and funeral costs and legacies, etc. They to allow wife, with son's assistance to carry on business, if they want to. If they do not want to, trustees can sell it with wife and son's approval.
   Proceeds to be invested in Public Funds, interest to wife on above conditions.
   After her death or remarriage, they to transfer funds to son at 22 years. If son dies pre 22, then to children of his late sister, Mary Tomkins, widow of John, in equal shares.
   Witnesses: Richard Freeland and William Andrews

Codicil 1st December 1809
   Wishes Thomas Cooper and Ann Croath ?, children of his sister Cooper shall share equally with children of brother William and Mary Tomkins.

Affidavit 12th December 1810
   Richard Herran of Union Street, Southwark, Tobacconist, is sworn. He knew testator well and regarding codicil, he confirms it is in testators hand.
Richard Lillwall of Gracechurch Street, London, a Quaker and Cheesmonger, knew testator well and confirms codicil is in testator's hand.
   Proved 13th December 1810

474. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR JOSEPH MELLIN WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 10th DAY OF APRIL 1795
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOSEPH MELLIN WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 9th DAY OF APRIL 1797
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO FOUR OF THEIR CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY
LIKEWISE JAMES MELLIN WHO DIED
THE 29th OF JANUARY 1809 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO TWO CHILDREN WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO MARY MELLIN WHO DIED
THE 23rd OF JULY 1817 AGED 42 YEARS

Rear
ALSO
WILLIAM MELLIN
WHO DIED THE 15th DAY OF MAY 1829 AGED 29 YEARS
LIKEWISE THOMAS MELLIN WHO DIED
THE 28th OF FEBRUARY 1831 AGED 63 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 30th July 1784
Joseph Mellin of Brompton, Shipwright
   Wife Molly is executor.
   To her all his goods, ready money, investments, furniture and household goods. She to pay debts and funeral costs, etc.
   Witnesses: William Grant and John Sommerton

475. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM PICKMAN
OF THIS PARISH DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST THE 18th 1762 AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO SALLY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY THE 12th 1761 AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO ELEANOR WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM PICKMAN DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH THE 5th 1780 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO HANNAH WIFE OF MARSH PICKMAN
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 29th 1783 AGED 28 YEARS
MARSH PICKMAN HUSBAND TO HANNAH PICKMAN
DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV 6th 1783 AGED 26 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 24th January 1757
William Pickman, of Gillingham, Rope Maker
   All ready money, investments, household goods and furniture, personal estate, after debts and funeral costs, etc., are paid, to wife Eleanor, for ever.
   Witnesses: John Skillett and Thomas Johnson
   Proved 1st September 1762

476. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF MR JOHN SMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
16th OF APRIL 1796 AGED 46 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 13th April 1796
John Smith, late of Shadwell, now of Brompton, Ballast Man
All ready money, investments, household goods and furniture and residue, to good friend James Masson of Shadwell, Victualler and John McGee of Brompton, Ballast Man, upon trust. They to sell estate, except clothes and watch, which goes to brothers, Francis and Alexander. After payment of debts and funeral costs, etc., they to pay remainder to his wife, Susannah, twelve months after his death, absolutely. Before the twelve months are up she to receive interest.
If she dies during this period, leaving his heirs, then upon trust for his child/children, equally shared.
If no children survive this period, upon trust, to pay his two brothers £100 each.
Residue to wife, absolutely.
Witnesses: William Kennett and William Jefferys, Attorney, Chatham
Proved 6th July 1796

477. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS BRIDGE
MAJOR IN H.M 84th REGT
WHO DIED JANUARY 8th 1855
"Him that cometh to me, I will in no wise,
Cast out"

478. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
GERTRUDE CLATWORTHY
WHO DIED 25th APRIL 1858
AGED 17 YEARS

479. Headstone

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
CATHERINE HARTLEY THE
ONLY CHILD OF DAVID AND
CATHERINE HARTLEY WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 4th
OF OCTOBER 1722 AGED
14 YRS 8MO & 16 DAYS

480. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR RICHARD BRAY
LATE SMITH IN HIS MAJESTY’S DOCK
YARD, SHEERNESS WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE 8th JULY 1815 AGED 60 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th November 1810
Richard Bray, of Isle of Sheppey, Blacksmith
   His house on north side of High Street, Blue Town, Minster, ready money, investments, household goods and furniture, clothes, watches, real and personal estate, after usual expenses, to wife Eleanor, late Eleanor Pichly, widow, for ever. She is executor.
   Witnesses: J. Silvester, Solicitor, Sheerness, C. Barkars, Sheerness and John Hooker, Junior, Sheerness.
   Proved 22nd August 1815

481. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF MARY WIFE OF
THOMAS WHITE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 22nd OF OCTOBER
1781 AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS WHITE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 25th OF JANUARY
1821 AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO JAMES SON OF THE ABOVE WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 4th OF NOVEMBER
1804 AGED 32 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 17th June 1818
Thomas White of Gillingham, Yeoman
   Desires to be carried to burial ground on men's shoulders.
   To brother Henry, £50.
   All his goods, investments, household furniture, after debts and funeral costs are paid, to Francis Smith White alias Francis Smith White Sparkes, Harriet White Sparkes, Thomas White White alias Thomas White Sparkes, reputed children of his late son, james by Martha Sparkes, spinster, equally shared at 21 years.
   Desires executors to carry on farming business until above grandchildren are all over 21, then to sell business to Francis Smith White Sparkes, who is to pay a fair valuation for the stock and crops.
   Friends, Isaac Friday, of Gillingham, Miller and William Pell of Rainham, Butcher, executors and guardians of the grandchildren, until they are all 21.
   Witnesses: John Stunt and William Lyng
   Proved 12th April 1821

482. Ledger over Vault

IN MEMORY OF
MARY
WIFE OF MR ROBERT DURHAM
OF THE PARISH OF GILLINGHAM
WHO DIED 13th NOVEMBER 1823
AGED 66 YEARS
"The Winter of Trouble is Past,
The Storm of Affliction is O’er,
Her Struggle is Ended at Last,
And Sorrow and Death are no more,
She was a Loving Virtuous Wife,
Who Sooth’d the Rugged Path of Life,
And now is Crown’d with Heavenly Bliss,
In Everlasting Happiness"
ALSO THE ABOVE MR ROBERT DURHAM
WHO DIED 3rd MAY 1839
AGED 84 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 8th November 1838
Robert Durham, of Gillingham, Gentleman
   Body to be interred in family vault in Gillingham churchyard.
   To James Beal of Chatham, Baker and Mary Ann Durham, his wife, £5 each; to Ann Durham Beal, their daughter, £10, to Sarah Ann Durham, another daughter, £10, to James Durham Beal, their son, £10. To James Gilbert one of his executors, £10, to other executor, john London, £10.
   To Elizabeth Tinker, now living with him, an annuity of £20 for life. After her death, the annuity to her daughter, Eleanor Tinker, for life.
   To Robert Durham Beal, son of James, his silver tankard and silver watch. To Mary Ann Durham Shrewsbury, daughter of James, silver tea pot and china.
   To James Gilbert of Brompton, Surgeon and John London of Gillingham, Yeoman, all personal estate, upon trust. They to sell and to pay debts and funeral costs etc.
   His two houses in Church Street, Gillingham, occupied by Francis Couves and three houses in Christmas Street, Gillingham, occupied by William Allen, William Wood and [      ] Dowling, to his trustees, to sell or mortgage, proceeds from the two houses to James Beal and his wife, for ever. Proceeds from the three houses to Sarah Simmonds of Rochester, widow, for life. After her death, to the children of James Beal shared equally.
   To William Tong of Gillingham, Bricklayer, his own house in Christmas Street, for ever, subject to an annuity for four years after testators', paid to trustees to pay debts and funeral costs and legacies, etc.
   To Elizabeth Tinker, for life, the house occupied by Francis Couves, next to the house, in trust for James Beal and his wife, occupied by Edward Adams, together with the yard for washing and drying of clothes and use of the well. After her death, to her daughter Elizabeth Eleanor Tinker for life. After her death, to Robert Durham Beal son of James, forever.
   Executors are also trustees.
   Witnesses: Walter Hills, Solicitor, Chatham and G F Newnham?, Carpenter, Gillingham.
   Proved 15th May 1839.

483. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
MARY
WIFE OF WILLIAM FORDHAM
DIED 17th NOV 1831
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM FORDHAM
DIED 26th JAN 1836
AGED 77 YEARS

484. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF WILLIAM SAYWELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY THE
5th 1785 AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY FORDHAM WIFE OF
WILLIAM FORDHAM (AND FORMERLY WIFE
OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM SAYWELL)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER THE
18th 1788 AGED 42 YEARS
LIKEWISE OF JOHN AND WILLIAM FORDHAM
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

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IN
MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM SAYWELL
WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1834 AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 11th 1848 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN FRIEND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT ALBERT TOWN, SOUTH
AUSTRALIA NOVEMBER 8th 1842
AGED 28 YEARS

485. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ELIZABETH MILES OF
THIS PARISH FORMERLY OF UPCHURCH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 26th OCT 1803
AGED 59 YEARS

486. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN MALCOLM PASLEY
WHO DIED 1st AUGST MDCCCXXXI
AGED XVI YEARS

487. Chest Tomb

IN MEMORY OF
MR JOHN VINALL OF THIS PARISH
MANY YEARS MASTER BRICKLAYER OF
HIS MAJESTY’S YARD CHATHAM
WHO DIED THE 7th SEPT 1786
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 4th OF MARCH 1769
IN THE 34th YEAR OF HER AGE
LIKEWISE FOUR OF THEIR CHILDREN
TWO SONS AND TWO DAUGHTERS
MRS MARY VINALL WIFE
OF THE ABOVE DIED THE 29th MARCH 1805
AGED 76 YEARS
ANN JUDITH VINALL
DIED MARCH 5th 1826 AGED 38 YEARS
MRS JUDITH VINALL
DIED JANUARY 30th 1834
AGED 70 YEARS
JOHN VINALL SON OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND ANN VINALL
WAS BORN THE 27th OF NOVEMBER 1761
AND DIED THE 12th OF OCTOBER 1846

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 27th March 1786
John Vinall of Gillingham, Master Bricklayer of H.M. Dockyard
   Son John, wife Mary and daughter Mary, are executors as long as latter two remain unmarried, when they marry their executorship ceases.
   To sister Ann wife of [ ] Banks of Sturle?, Sussex, £10; to son and daughter, John and Mary, £400 each. To wife, £20, also an annuity of £10, from his house in Wood Street, Brompton, occupied by William Court, as long as she remains his widow. This house goes to son John, for ever. His house in Seaford, Sussex, occupied by his brother, Edward, to brother Edward, for ever.
   To his wife his now dwelling house in Middle Street, Brompton and furniture, shared with daughter, for life. After wife's death, or marriage, the furniture is shared between his son and daughter. Residue after debts and funeral costs, to wife and children, equally shared.
   If son should marry either of the daughters of Thomas Sutton of Brompton, Victualler, then his legacies are void and he will not be an executor, in that case he gets 1 shilling only.
   Then the £400 legacy and house in Wood Street, and share of furniture of his own house, subject to wife's life interest, and share of residue to daughter Mary, for ever and she will be sole executor after wife's death or remarriage.
   Witnesses: George Giles, John Prall and Henry Hills
   Proved 26th September 1786

488. Headstone and Body Stone

IN MEMORY
OF RICHARD RUDYERD, ESQ
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 3rd OF OCTOBER 1793
AGED 84 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 7th May 1793
Richard Rudyerd the Elder of Chatham, Gentleman
All of his estate, after usual costs, to wife Ann, absolutely. She is executor.
Witnesses: G. Vanderlaan and William Jefferys, Attorney, Chatham
Proved 28th November 1783

489. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM HARDINGE
WHO DIED THE 5th OF NOVEMBER
1795 AGED 52 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th October 1795
William Hardinge of Brompton
   To sister, Mary Hooper, £20; to brother Benjamin, £20; to mother, Sarah, £30 annuity, for life. Residue to wife Sarah. To friend Thomas ? Andrews, a ring. Wife is executor.
   Witnesses: Thomas W. Andrews, Richard Rudd and William Spencer
   Proved 4th December 1795

490. Headstone and Body Stone

JAMES LARKIN
DIED JULY 24th 1801 IN HIS 74th YEAR

491. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL LARKIN
LATE FOREMAN OF THE RIGGERS IN HIS MAJESTY’S
DOCKYARD AT CHATHAM IN WHICH STATION
HE SERVED UPWARDS OF 33 YEARS AND DEPARTED
THIS LIFE JAN 6th 1763 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO TWO GRANDCHILDREN, JOHN AND
MICHAEL LOCK
ALSO MRS ANN LARKIN MOTHER TO THE
ABOVE MICHAEL LARKIN DEPARTED THIS
LIFE APRIL 28th 1763 AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO MRS ELIZTH LARKIN WIFE OF THE
ABOVE MICHAEL LARKIN DEPARTED THIS
LIFE JANUARY 21st 1766 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM GRANT DIED APRIL 1st 1779
AGED 1 YEAR

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 13th December 1752
Michael Larkin, of Chatham, Foreman Rigger H.M. Dockyard
   All of his property to wife Elizabeth, for life. After her death, to his children, James, Elizabeth, Anne Hanmer and Michael, for ever, equally shared.
   To son James, £10 at 21 and all his clothes; to his three daughters, £20 each as follows, £10 on day of marriage or at 21, and/or £10 at 21 years.
   To son Michael, £40, this to be retained by executor, to put him out apprentice at appropriate age, also his watch, gold studs and silver knee buckles. After payment of debts and funeral costs, etc., residue as follows, ½ to wife, ½ divided equally between his five children at 21 years, or day of wife's remarriage. Wife and son James are executors.
   Witnesses: William Jennis, John Miller and William Stubbs
   Proved 21st January 1763

492. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF JOHN PEIRCE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN 14th 1793
AGED 22 YEARS
SAMUEL LONDON AND ELIZABETH ANN
THEIR OFFSPRING DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
THE ABOVE NAMED JOHN PEIRCE
DIED THE 10th OF MARCH 1799 AGED 30 YEARS
WILLIAM SON OF WILLIAM & MARY FIELD
DIED MARCH 26th 1801 AGED 8 MONTHS
MR WILLIAM FIELD DIED 24th DECEMBER
1801 AGED 34 YEARS
ROBERT ESSEX PEIRCE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 1st JUNE 1819 AGED 21 YEARS

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"The Memory of the Just is Blessed"
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS MARY FIELD LATE OF BROMPTON
IN THIS PARISH
FORMERLY WIFE OF JOHN PEIRCE
(NAMED ON THE OTHER SIDE HEREOF)
SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 5th DAY OF DECEMBER
1844 IN THE 70th YEAR OF HER AGE
LEAVING ISSUE (BY HER FIRST HUSBAND) TWO
DAUGHTERS TO LAMENT THE LOSS OF THE MOST
AFFECTIONATE PARENT
ALSO JOHN THOMAS SON OF MR JOHN
PEIRCE AND ELIZABETH CATT OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 19th 1850 AGED 5½ YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK THEIR SON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 24th 1850 AGED 2½ YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 30th November 1801
William Field of Brompton, Butcher
All of estate to wife, Mary, for ever. She is executor.
Witnesses: John Prall, Attorney, Rochester, Joshua Bone of Rochester, Tailor and Edward Owden of Brompton, Tailor

493. Chest Tomb

HERE LYETH INTERRED THE BODY
OF ELIZABETH BUTTON DAUGHTER
OF JAMES TAPLEY OF STROUD*
AND WIFE OF THOMAS BUTTON
MASTER SAIL MAKER OF HIS MAJESTY’S
DOCKYARD AT CHATHAM WHO DIED
THE 26th MARCH 1715 IN THE 36th YEAR
OF HER AGE AND LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS
AND ONE DAUGHTER
HERE LYETH YE BODY OF THOMAS
BUTTON LATE MASTER SAIL MAKER
OF HIS MAJESTY’S YARD AT CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 17th DAY
OF MARCH 1728 IN THE 58th YEAR OF
HIS AGE LEAVING ISSUE TWO SONS
FRANCIS AND JAMES

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 3rd August 1727
Thomas Button of Gillingham, Master Sail Maker, H. M. Dockyard
   To Margaret Rich wife of Henry, Shipwright, £8 for mourning; to brother Francis, £6 for mourning; to sister, Elizabeth Palmer, £6 for mourning. To son Francis, £550. Residue including money in South Sea Company and South Sea Annuities, to son James, for ever, except rings, plate, jewels, woollen, linen, household goods, equally shared between sons James and Francis.
   His two houses or farm houses, stables, orchards and pieces of land in St.Warburgh, alias Hoo, occupied by Edward Chapman and a house in Brompton in his own occupation, to son Francis and his heirs for ever. In default of heirs to son James and his heirs for ever.
   Two leasehold houses in Chatham occupied by Mr Williams and Mr ( ? ), to son Francis for rest of term. His farm in St.Warburgh occupied by Thomas Knight and another farm in Hoo occupied by Thomas Goldsmith and a third farm in Hoo occupied by Robert Heald?, and four houses in Brompton occupied by Edward Hammond, Valentine Watts, Thomas Larkin and Edward Childs, to son James for ever, in default of heirs to son Francis for ever. If both sons die without leaving heirs, then to brother Francis for ever.
   Two houses at Newington occupied by John Benkins and John Atnoke, to Margaret Rich, for ever.
   Witnesses: Anthony Plummer, Henry Wilkins and Thomas Johnson
   Proved 18th June 1729

494. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN LAREMAR
WHO DIED THE 30th MARCH 1756
AGED 65
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE WHO DIED
THE 2nd OF NOVR 174[ ] AGED [ ] YEARS
"We are Meet Again [ ]"

495. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
MR SAMUEL WARREN
WHO DIED THE 29th MARCH 1805
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WARREN
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st MARCH 1826
AGED 83 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 19th March 1783
Samuel Warrin of Brompton, Shipwright
   To his two sisters, Elizabeth and Ann Warrin, of London, all of his estate, equally shared, subject to payment of debts and funeral costs, etc. They are his executors.
   Witnesses: Henry Essenhigh and John Pichley
   Proved 8th April 1805

496. Thick Ledger of Brick Base

HERE LYETH INT[ERRED]
ADAM LAREMAR OF THIS [PARISH]
WHO [DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[ ] [1689]

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated1st February 1683
Adam Lorimar, Shipwright of Gillingham
   To grand daughter, Frances, daughter of Abraham Northrop of Chatham, Shipwright, his house, occupied by [      ] Faircloath and Richard Read; to grandson, Adam son of above Abraham, his house occupied by George Jackson; also to Frances and Adam, £10 each.
   If both these grandchildren die without heirs, then the houses and the £20 to his sons, William and John, equally shared; to (hidden by crease), son of William Lorimor , house and marshland which testator lives in. 20 shillings each to all his godchildren, Amy Adams, wife of Henry of Gillingham; Adam Rayner; Adam Alloway; Adam son of Nicolas Stancell; Adam Northrop; Thomas Twister and Richard Willard. 40 shillings to the poor widows of Gillingham at the discretion of his executors. To Abraham Northrop, son in law, 30 shillings to buy a ring.
   Sons William and John are executors.
   Real estate at Harstow (Lower Halstow?) and St. Walbough, alias Hoo (St. Werburgh), occupied by John Gillett and his houses in Gillingham occupied by John Francis, Robert Smyth, Robert Noble and Nicolas Stancell, his personal estate and money to sons William and John, equally shared. They to pay legacies and funeral costs. The chest in his chamber with linen in it, to son John, this was his mother's desire. If son William dies without heirs, then all to son John and likewise if John dies without heirs.
   Signs will with his mark
   Witnesses: John Bullard, Thomas Morgan and Joane Hammond
   Proved 14th May 1689. Granted to son John

497. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR ROBERT REED
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 17th MARCH 1798
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO OF MRS SARAH REED WIFE OF
MR JAMES REED LATE OF WOOLWICH
AND DAUGHTER IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th MAY 1822
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO MR JAMES REED SON OF THE
ABOVE MR ROBERT REED WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 16th JULY 1832
AGED 43 YEARS

Universal British Directory, 1795
Robert Reed, Tailor

498. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
RACHEL WIFE OF MR
WILLM LAREMAR SHE DEPARTED
THIS LIFE JAN THE 28th 1763
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO HERE LIES THREE SONS
AND TWO DAUGHTERS
LEFT ISSUE THREE SONS AND ONE
DAUGHTER
ALSO THE ABOVE MR WILLM LAREMAR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 24th DECR 1780
IN THE 69th YEAR OF HIS AGE

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JAMES HOWELL
DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANY THE 28th 1793
AGED 32 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 25th November 1780
William Laremar the Elder of Brompton, Shipwright
   To grandson, James Howell, his silver watch. To each of his grand daughters, Elizabeth and Ann Howell, a gold ring.
Ready money, goods, chattels, securities, furniture and household goods, benefits from the Admirable? Society of Shipwrights and wages due from Chatham Dockyard, to his children, William and Adam and Mary Howell, equally shared. Son William and daughter Mary are executors.
   Witnesses: William Taylor, Robert Dadd and John Sommerton
   Proved 13th January 1781

499. Headstone and Foot Stone

MARY
WIFE OF MR JAMES HOWELL
DAUGHTER OF MR WILLM LAREMAR
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 25th OF APRIL 1781
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO THREE DAUGHTERS
MARY, RACHEL AND SUSANNA
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON AND THREE DAUGHTERS
"In Faith she Died, in Dust she Lies,
But Faith Forsees that Dust shall Rise,
When Jesus Christ is Souverine Word,
Calls his Saints to meet their Lord"
ALSO THE ABOVE MR JAMES HOWELL
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 11th SEPTEMR
1789 AGED 64 YEARS
"Oh! Let us then our Souls Prepare,
For that Uncertain Hour,
Lest Death should end our Pain and Care,
In Sin by Satan’s Power"

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IN
MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIFE OF
MR SAMUEL REED
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 29th 1838
AGED 43 YEARS

500. Headstone and Two Body Stones

ANN & JAMES WHITE - RE-SITED GROUP, WEST OF TOWER

IN MEMORY OF ELIZTH
WIFE OF JAMES WHITE
OF CHATHAM DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 12th OF MARCH 1771
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO JAMES WHITE, GENT
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 2nd OF JULY 1785
IN THE 66th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE DEPARTED
THIS LIFE APRIL THE 25th 1787 AGED 55 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 28th August 1782
James White of Chatham, Victualler
   To wife, Sarah and nephew Thomas White, son of brother Henry White, his three freehold houses in Chatham, occupied by William Whitehead, [      ] Creed and [     ] Weeks, upon trust. They are to sell and pay his debts, probate and legacies.
   Residue of money divided between brothers Henry and his children, Thomas, Henry and Elizabeth wife of John Walter, equally shared. The share of Elizabeth to be held by Charles Townson of Chatham, Book Seller and William Pool of Chatham, Hatter, on her behalf and that of her children. Two freehold houses in Chatham, occupied by George Peter to Charles Townson and William Pool, upon trust.
   If brother Henry dies in testator's lifetime leaving his now wife Mary, his share goes to her. If they both die in that time, then to their children, equally shared, Elizabeth's share held as before. If any of them die in testator's lifetime, leaving lawful heirs, their share to the child/children. If any die with no lawful heirs, their share divided between the survivors.
   To wife Sarah two freehold houses in Chatham occupied by George Peter, for life. After her death, to his trustees, upon trust, to sell and pay £20 for wife's funeral and to pay remainder to nephews and nieces, equally shared. Trustees to invest Elizabeth's share and pay her interest and/or principal as they think fit. If she dies before the whole of the money is fully paid, then remainder to her children, shared equally. Trustees can use the money towards children's maintenance and education.
   Also to his trustees his leasehold house in Holborn Lane, known by the sign of the "King's Arms", held on lease from the Mayor and Citizens of Rochester for 21 years from 25th March 1781, upon trust, his wife to dwell there for rest of term, after her death, if she dies while lease is still in force, trustees to sell and pay proceeds to nephews and nieces.
   To wife all household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china, etc. absolutely.
   He gives and forgives brother Henry and John Walter all the sums they owe him.
   To all the grandchildren of his mother, Elizabeth Woolsey, John Jacques, son of John Jacques of Chatham, Gentleman, Sarah Stirle, wife of John, John Day son of John Day of Deptford, Master Sail Maker, Elizabeth Sturgis wife of [     ] Sturgis of Deptford, Painter, Thomas and James Woolsey of Chatham, Victuallers, 5 guineas each.
   To, trustees, a mourning ring each. Residue to wife, for ever. Wife and nephew Thomas White are executors.
   Witnesses: J. Simmons, R. Simmons and James Read
   Proved July 8th 1785 Goods and Chattels value less than £600

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M.I.S NOS. 501 TO 612 OF ST MAGDALENE CHURCH, GILLINGHAM TRANSCRIBED BY D.L. WILLIAMS FROM A LISTINGS BY CAPTAIN CONNOLLY R.E. IN 1862

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Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary Magdalene Church, Gillingham recorded in 1862 by
Captain Connolly, Royal Engineers. Concise Wills and other notes added by D.E. Williams 2015.

M.I.s numbers 501 to 612

501. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN SMART OF THIS PARISH
HE DIED THE 19th OF OCTOBER1779
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO
MARY WIFE OF JOHN SMART
SHE DIED THE 4th OF MAY 1775
AGED 50 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 14th June 1770
John Smart of Gillingham, Yeoman
   To nephew, William Smart of Gillingham, Yeoman, all goods and chattels, stock and effects, horses, cows, sheep and other livestock, household goods, bedding, linen, plate, china, clothes, instruments of husbandry, for ever, subject to the following charges:
   Payment of debts and funeral costs and legacies to Mary wife of Thomas White, Yeoman, £10; to Martha Smart, Spinster, daughter of William Smart of Charing, Gentleman, £20; to John Moore of Chilham, £10; to Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Cooper of Kingstead ? , Kent, Yeoman, £10; to Mary Moore of Canterbury, Spinster, sister of Elizabeth Cooper, £10; to Amey wife of Joseph Burley of Newnham, £10.
   Nephew, William Smart is executor.
   Witnesses: Henry Rain and Robert Wise
   Proved 17th October 1780

502. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES LEWIS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 23rd OF OCTOBER 1802
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO
ANN LEWIS WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 7th OF JANUARY 1831
AGED 76 YEARS

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SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN MADDOCKS
WHO DIED THE 7th OF APRIL 1854
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO THOMASINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 12th OF JULY 1858
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO JOHN AND GEORGE SONS OF
THE ABOVE WH0 DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated and 17th October 1802
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th March 1854
James Lewis, of Gillingham, Yeoman
   All estate to wife, Elizabeth, for life; after her death, to John and Ann Frederick, children of her former husband, John Frederick, and to daughter Elizabeth Lewis, at 21 years, for ever.
   If his wife dies before they are 21, then when they are 21, they are to have £50 each.
   Wife and her son, John are executors.
   Witnesses: W. Stone, Thomas Cox and Henry Heath
   Proved January 1803

John Maddocks of Gillingham, Butcher
   From money owning to him, stock and effects, sufficient money to be raised for the support of daughters, Catherine, until she is married, and daughter, Elizabeth until she is 21or married. After debts and funeral costs are paid, the profits from his business to wife and son Edward, in equal shares. There are various articles of furniture belonging to son Edward and daughter Catherine, which are to delivered to them. Daughter Catherine is executor.
   Witnesses: Lucretia Couves and C. M. Jeall
   Proved 2nd April 1855

503. Headstone and Foot Stone

THOMASINE FREDERICK
WIFE OF JOHN FREDERICK
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 8th OF JULY 1778
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO ROBERT FREDERICK SON OF
JOHN AND ANN FREDERICK
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 1780
AGED 18 YEARS
HENRY FREDERICK DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 12th OF AUGUST 1787
AGED 4 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
JOHN FREDERICK DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 8th OF JULY 1792
AGED 46 YEARS
JOHN FREDERICK DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 8th OF JANUARY
1845 AGED 46 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd June 1792
John Frederick of Gillingham, Victualler
   To wife Ann, son John and daughters, Thomasine and Ann, all personal estate, goods and chattels and money to be shared equally after debts and funeral costs are paid. Wife is executor.
   Witnesses: Robert Frederick, James Ripoth (mark of) and Frances Baker
   Proved 20th September 1792

504. Headstone and Body Stones

IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD EDGCUMBE, ESQ.
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED XXIX OF JULY
MDCCLXXXIV AGED L YEARS
ALSO PIERCE EDGCUMBE, ESQ.
OF BROMPTON ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE WHO
DIED THE XVII OF APRIL MDCCCXXXIV
AGED LXV YEARS
ALSO TWO SONS OF THE ABOVE
PIERCE AND ELEANOR HIS WIFE
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO ELEANOR WIFE OF THE ABOVE
NAMED PIERCE WHO DIED
THE XXVII OF JANUARY MDCCCXLIV
AGED LXIX YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 9th July 1784 and 19th September 1832
Richard Edgcumbe of Brompton, Gentleman
   Desires to be buried in Gillingham churchyard, as near to the remains of his late children, as possible. To wife Elizabeth, all freeholds and leaseholds in Hartmell, Sydenham Dammerell, Devon and land and property in Milton next Sittingbourne and the house in Brompton he now lives in, and any other freeholds, for as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then to son Pierce, for ever. To wife all wines and other liquors. To son Pierce his large silver cup with two handles and cover. To daughter, Sarah his silver coffee pot and a dozen silver spoons. Wife to have use of all household goods and furniture, plate, jewels, rings, linen, woollen, china, etc., for life, same condition as above. To brother and sister in law, John and Susannah Tufry ?, £10 each for mourning. To John Vinall, Junior and his wife Ann, daughters of testator, Thomas Wiseman, Junior, Edmund Wiseman and William Wiseman, £10 each. To brother Gabriel, £100; to Sarah Windcott, £30. To his trustees, brother Gabriel, Joseph Drawbridge of Brompton, Shipwright and William Tapley of Brompton, Gentleman, his trustees, £5 each and 1 guinea for a ring. Residue after after usual costs, to trustees, upon trust. They to invest in Government Funds and pay interest to his wife, for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death, trustees to transfer £1,900 4% Consols to daughter Sarah at 21 or day of marriage but she must marry with trustees approval and consent. If she dies under 21, then her legacy to son Pierce at 21 for ever. Remainder upon further trust to be divided equally between his son and daughter.
   Wife, brother Gabriel, Joseph Drawbridge and William Tapley are executors. For the better education of his children, they are in custody of his male trustees until they are 21.
   Witness: Mary Vavasor, Richard Vavasor and J. Simmons
   Proved 2nd October 1784

Pierce Edgcumbe, Esquire (Dockyard Clerk), formerly of Brompton, Gillingham then of H. M. Dockyard, Chatham, Plymouth and Woolwich, late of Rochester but now of Brompton, Chatham.
   Wife Eleanor, good friend Elizabeth Parry of Chatham, Spinster , son Richard and nephew Rev Temple Chevalier, Vicar of St. Andrew the Great, Cambridge, are executors.
   Desires to be interred in a stout oak coffin, painted black, wants one hearse and one mourners coach, without plumes.
   To wife Eleanor £100, household goods and furniture, (except silver cup) in his houses at Brompton and Boxley. To son Richard his family silver cup. To son Richard and Temple Chevalier all his property in Sydenham Dammerell, Devon, occupied by Thomas Roskilly, upon several trusts during life of his daughter, Ellen. Rents to her and after her death to her children. (Difficult to read some of this will, some "bleed through").
   The property in Devon came to him from his late father, Richard, rents from this to his daughters, Ellen and Rebecca, for life. After their deaths, to son Richard, for ever.
   To daughter, Ellen an annuity of £50 for life, the same to Emma Pilcher . Executors to lay out £1,000 and pay interest to daughter Ellen and after her death to pay this to Emma Pilcher, in lieu of the annuity. By a marriage settlement dated 1st September 1826, with her late husband, Peter Pilcher, Emma is to discharge the estate from the annuity.
   Residue of personal estate and effects, upon trust, to sell that not consisting of cash and invest in Public Funds, interest to his wife for life. After her death to son Richard, if he is dead with no lawful heirs, then to daughters, Ellen and Emma, shared equally.
   Witnesses: George Jewel, M.D. Sackville Street, Piccadilly, J.S. Stephens and M. J. Stephens, Solicitors, Chatham.
   Proved 9th May 1834 Power reserved to Eleanor Edgcumbe

505. Headstone and Foot Stone

SQUIRE - RE-SITED GROUP, WEST OF TOWER

IN MEMORY OF
JANE SQUIRE DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & SARAH SQUIRE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 24th OF AUGT 1793
AGED 13 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
ALSO ELEANOR AND MARTHA SQUIRE
DAUGHTERS OF JOHN AND SARAH SQUIRE
WHO BOTH DIED THE 3rd OF SEPTEMBER 1794
ELIZABETH AGED 9 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
AND MARTHA AGED 4 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS
JOHN SQUIRE MANY YEARS MASTER GUNNER OF
CHATHAM LINES DIED OCT 2nd 1814 AGED 74 YEARS
CATHERINE COURT DAUGHTER OF JNO & SARAH
SQUIRE DIED DECR 22nd 1823 AGED 30 YEARS
SARAH SQUIRE WIFE OF JOHN SQUIRE
DIED APRIL 22nd 1825 AGED 69 YEARS

506. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOSEPH BOWER
LATE MASTER CARPENTER OF HIS MAJESTY’S
DOCKYARD, CHATHAM
WHO DIED THE 12th MAY 1806 AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO MRS SARAH SHARP WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 13th OF MARCH 1810
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO SEVERAL CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
JOSEPH AND SARAH BOWER
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY VIZ
ELIZABETH, WILLIAM AND HARRIOT
MR WILLIAM KENNETT
WHO DIED THE 7th MARCH 1808 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO MRS SARAH KENNETT WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 7th DAY OF OCTOBER 1810
AGED 60 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 31st March 1806
Joseph Bower, of Gillingham, Master House Carpenter, H. M. Dockyard, Chatham
All his estate, after debts and funeral costs, to wife, Sarah, who is executor.
Witnesses: George Mitchell and Thomas Scott
Proved 5th July 1806

507. Headstone and Body Stone

HERE
LYETH THE BODY OF MR JOHN
EALES MASTER BAKER OF THIS
PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH THE 20th 1762
IN THE 39th YEAR OF HIS AGE
HE LEFT A WIFE AND 3 DAUGHTERS
HERE ALSO LYETH 3 CHILDREN VIZ
JOHN EALES DIED NOVEMBER YE 3rd 1756
AGED 1 YEAR & 8 MONTHS
MARY EALES DIED APRIL YE 30th 1756
AGED 1 MONTH
ELIZH EALES DIED NOVEMBER YE 30th 1759
AGED 3 YEARS & 8 MONTHS
"Lo! I lie here Sleeping in the Dust,
Until the Resurrection of the Just,
And then our Saviour Christ shall say,
"Arise you dead and Come Away""

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IN
MEMORY OF
SARAH HOLBRUN
WIFE OF JOHN
HOLBRUN & RELICT
OF JOHN EALES
DIED OCT 30th 1765
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO
ANN HOLBRUN
WIFE OF JOHN
HOLBRUN DIED
MARCH 6th 1781
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN HOLBRUN
DIED APRIL 17th
1790 AGED
74 YEARS

508. Headstone and Body Stone

MR
NATHANIEL JENNIS
LATE COMMISSIONER’S CHIEF CLERK
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 19th JULY 1780
AGED 40 YEARS
GEORGE JENNIS HIS SON
DIED THE 26th OF SEPTEMBER 1780
AGED 2 YEARS
WILLIAM HENRY JENNIS NEPHEW
OF THE ABOVE DIED 12th APRIL 1826
AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO FRANES JENNIS NIECE OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED 10th OF JANY 1829 AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN JENNIS NIECE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED 25th JANY 1829 AGED 29 YEARS
MUCH LAMENTED BY ALL FRIENDS
ALSO HARRIET JENNIS NIECE OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED 6th DEC 1842 AGED 42 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd November 1779
Nathaniel Jennis, of Gillingham, Gentleman
To George Guy of Chatham, Gentleman and Nicholas Davison of Wood Street, London, Apothecary, all his capital of £1,000 in the 3% Annuities and money raised from his personal estate, to produce enough money in the 3% annuities to raise £100 to be put in the name of his wife, Mary and the above trustees, upon trust, wife to receive the £100 per annum for life. After her death, the income goes to their children at 21 years, when the capital will be transferred to them in equal shares. If no children survive to 21, then to William, Thomas, Mary and Frances Jennis, children of his late brother, William by Frances his wife, shared equally. To Frances Jennis and the above four children, £10 each for mourning.
   To George Guy and Nicholas Davison, a mourning ring each as a token of his regard for them. George Guy also gets £20. Residue of personal estate, to wife Mary, for ever. She and the other two trustees are executors.
   Witnesses: William Davis, George Kirby and John Hick, Attorney of Rochester
   Proved 13th July 1780

509. Headstone and Foot Stone

MR
WILLIAM JENNIS
LATE CARPENTER OF HIS MAJESTY’S SHIP
VICTORY DIED THE 12th OF JUNE 1778
AGED 61 YEARS
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 7th OF OCTOBER 1755
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM JENNIS SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 22nd 1849 AGED 88 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated November 1762
William Jennis Carpenter of H. M. S. Sovereign in Hampshire
   All estate to wife, Frances, who is executor, except silver plate, which is to be equally divided between his wife and children. £10 to son William for mourning, William also has his silver watch.
   Witnesses: William Browell and Adam Waddell
   Proved June 1779

510. Headstone and Foot Stone

NELSON - RE-SITED GROUP WEST OF TOWER

IN MEMORY OF
AUGUSTIN NELSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 23rd OF MAY 1755
IN THE 75th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO CHRISTIAN HIS WIFE DIED
THE 16th OF FEBY 1762 AGED 77 YEARS

511. Headstone and Foot Stone

NEWTON - RE-SITED GROUP WEST OF TOWER

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
BENJAMIN NEWTON
DIED THE 22nd OF MARCH 1755
IN THE 66th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO
BENJAMIN NEWTON
WHO DIED SEPT THE 6th 1755
AGED 63 YEARSPrerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 27th March 1755
Benjamin Newton of Gillingham, Gunner of H. M. S. Barfleur
All wages due and ready money and investments, after debts and funeral costs are paid, to his sister, Christian Johnson of St. Martin in the Fields, Middlesex , she is executor.
Witnesses: William Jennis and Thomas Tomlyn
Proved 15th September 1755

512. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ANN LATE WIFE OF
GEORGE GOODES
SHIPWRIGHT AND DAUGHTER TO
CAPT BILLOPP
WHO DIED THE 9th OF SEPTEMBER 1757
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO MR GEORGE GOODES
LATE MASTER CAULKER AND ASSISTANT
OF HIS MAJESTY’S YARD AT SHEERNESS
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 2nd OF MARCH 1760
AGED 56 YEARS

513. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ANN DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND MARY ANN
CROWHURST
BORN THE 3rd OF DECEMBER 1823
DIED THE 13th OF JUNE 1843
ALSO
TO THE MEMORY OF THE ABOVE
JOHN CROWHURST
BORN THE 30th OF SEPTEMBER 1781
DIED THE 27th OF JULY 1855
ALSO OF MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN CROWHURST
BORN FEBRUARY 17th 1786
DIED NOVEMBER 3rd 1857

514. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PUDDOCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 4th MAY 1825
AGED 64 YEARS
"Afflictions Sore Long Time I Bore,
Physicians were in Vain,
Till God did please to give me Ease,
And Free me from the Pain"
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM PUDDOCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 14th SEPTEMBER 1841
IN THE 85th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO DANIEL GOODING
WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1833
IN THE 51st YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO CHARLOTTE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DANIEL GOODING
WHO DIED 3rd JUNE 1837 AGED 62 YEARS

515. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
JANE LETLEY
DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND
JANE LETLEY
WHO DIED JULY 26th
1811
AGED 4 YEARS
AND 18 DAYS
"Beneath a Sleeping Infant lies,
To earth her Ashes Lent,
Hereafter shall more Glorious Rise,
And none More Innocent"

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IN
MEMORY OF
MRS JANE LETLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY THE 14th 1815
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO DAVID LETLEY
WHO WAS UNFORTUNATELY
DROWNED IN LONG REACH
JANUARY THE 13th 1815
AGED 18 YEARS

516. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF
MARY FRITH
THE WIFE OF
JOHN FRITH
WHO DIED IN CHILD BED
JANY 9th 1811
AGED 35 YEARS
"By Death’s dart and through Neglect,
I quickly was Summoned hence,
And left [ ] Children,
Behind and [ ]"

517. Ledger over Brick Vault

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
GEORGE ELLIS SON OF
MR GEORGE ELLIS AND MARY ANN
HIS WIFE
OF BROMPTON IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 6th DAY OF MAY 1855
AGED 30 YEARS
MRS MARY ANN ELLIS
DIED JULY 9th 1856 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO
FRANCES, CHARLES AND ANN ELLIS
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

518. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
MR JOHN WHITTHORNE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 1st
OF NOV 1814 AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN WIFE
OF MR JOHN WHITTHORNE
WHO DIED NOV 30th 1832
AGED 82 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 6th June 1807
John Whitthorne of Broad Alley, Brompton, Shipwright
   All freeholds and leaseholds to wife Mary for life, after her death, to their children, Mary wife of Isaac Richmond of Blackwall, Middlesex, Shipwright, and Jonathan and William, for ever, equally shared. All ready money and investments, furniture, and all other effects to wife, she and Stephen Elliott of St. Mary Hoo, Yeoman are executors.
   Witnesses: Benjamin Haite, Mary Haite and William Poole
   Proved 14th January 1815

519. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR GEORGE PASSBY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF JANUARY 1852
AGED 69 YEARS

520. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF MARTHA WIFE OF
JOSEPH BALE WHO DIED NOV
THE 9th 1820 AGED 36 YEARS
LEAVING A KIND HUSBAND & SIX
CHILDREN TO LAMENT THEIR LOSS
"Here she lies Sleeping in the Dust,
Until the Resurrection of the Just,
When our Dear Saviour Christ shall say,
"Arise ye Dead and Come Away"

521. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS SHEPPARD
WHO DIED THE 2nd JANY 1791 AGED 5 WEEKS
ALICE SHEPPARD DIED THE 1st MARCH 1794
AGED 2 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
ALICE SHEPPARD
WHO DIED THE 9th NOV 1798 AGED 11 DAYS
ANNE ELIZABETH SHEPPARD
DIED THE 27th MAY 1806
AGED 1 YEAR AND 8 MONTHS

522. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
HENRY ESDALE
SON OF
THOMAS AND AMELIA ESDALE
WHO DIED AUGUST 1854
AGED 1 YEAR
ALSO
JOHN THE BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 8th
1857 AGED 6 YEARS
"Suffer little Children to come unto Me and
Forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom
Of God"

523. Headstone, Foot Stone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
MRS JANE BOWDER
WIDOW OF
AMBROSE BOWDER ESQ
WHO DIED ON THE 6th AUGUST 1852
AGED 78 YEARS

524. Ledger over Stone Vault

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANNE CATHERINE
WIFE OF WILLIAM PAYNE ESQ
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 23rd 1837
AGED 56
ALSO THE ABOVE MENTIONED
WILLIAM PAYNE ESQ
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 24th 1842
AGED 81

525. Headstone

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
PAINE BRIGS
DAUGHTER OF
WILLM & JANE RODES
WHO DIED MAR 31st 1743
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO HER TWO INFANTS LIETH
IN THE SAME GRAVE
THE SAID WILLIAM RODES
DIED 1732

526. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM WHIBLEY
WHO DIED THE 21st OF SEPT 1796 AGED 49 YEARS
MRS ESTHER BOWDER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 7th DECEMBER 1806 AGED 26 YEARS
REMEMBER HER VIRTUES
MR RICHARD WHIBLEY
DIED THE 21st OCTOBER 1805 AGED 24 YEARS
AND LIES BURIED IN ST. JAMES CHAPEL
TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD
AMELIA WHIBLEY
DIED THE 10th SEPT 1801 AGED 10 MONTHS

527. Chest Tomb

IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF PARENTAL TENDERNESS
WILLIAM SON OF WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH DANN
HATH CAUSE THIS TOMB TO BE ERECTED AUGUST 1772
"While speeches o’er thy closed grave, I bend,
Accept these tears thou dear departed friend,
If e’er from one thy dear memories part,
May shame afflict the alienated heart,
My grief be doubled, from thy image free,
And mirth a torment unchastised by thee"
CONTIGUOUS TO THIS TOMB LIE THE
REMAINS OF
JOHN DANN DIED A.D. 1736 AGED 45
ANN DAUGHTER OF GEORGE AND MARY DANN
DIED A.D. 1740 AGED 14
ALSO MARY WIFE OF GEORGE DANN DIED THE 23rd
JUNE A.D. 1741 AGED 48
IN THE VAULT UNDER THIS TOMB ARE
DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
JOHN SON OF WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH DANN
DIED AN INFANT A.D. 1756
ELIZABETH THE WIFE OF WILLIAM DANN DIED
THE 25th MAY A.D. 1760 AGED 27 LEFT ISSUE
WILLIAM, GEORGE AND ELIZABETH
JANE SECOND WIFE OF WILLIAM DANN DIED THE
26th FEB A.D. 1762 AGED 39 LEFT ISSUE ONE
DAUGHTER JANE
WILLIAM DANN FATHER OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED
OFFSPRING DIED THE 5th OF APRIL A.D. 1762 AGED 38
GEORGE DANN FATHER OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED
WILLIAM DIED THE 2nd NOV 1764 AGED 71
GEORGE SON OF WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH DANN
DIED THE 29th JANY 1771 AGED 18
ALSO WILLIAM DANN GENT OF THIS PARISH WHO
DIED 8th OCTOBER 1816 AGED 65 YEARS

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MATW WOODLAND RICHARDSON GENT
OF THIS PARISH
DIED 24th MARCH 1833
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO
MARY DANN ONLY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 26th OCTOBER 1859
AGED 37 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated17th September 1736
John Dann of Gillingham, Yeoman
   Appoints friends John Baynard , 1st Clerk in Commissioner’s Office, H. M. Dockyard, Chatham and William Gregory, Surgeon of Gillingham, executors. After debts and funeral costs are paid, to wife Elizabeth, £100 in two installments; to eldest brother George, £20; to younger brother Thomas, £100; to Henry Marshall, living at the "Golden Lyon" in Brompton, in trust, for his sister, Mary wife of Hugh Baines of Tonbridge, Blacksmith, £50 in 5 yearly payments; to his servants, Henry Batten and Margaret Wilson, £5 each.
   Residue of personal estate to nephew, Thomas Baines, who lives with him at 21 years. If he dies pre 21, then to brother Thomas Dann and sister Mary Baines, equally shared. Mary’s share to be paid by Henry Marshall, as above. Executors to sell stock, corn, cattle, leases and effects and residue of personal estate, money invested at interest, for benefit of nephew, Thomas Baines until he is 21. Income in meantime for his bringing up and for clothes.
   Witnesses: Henry Belcher and Henry Sheafe
   Proved 24th September 1736 Power reserved to John Baynard

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 3rd January 1761
William Dann of Gillingham, Yeoman
   To each of his children, William, George and Elizabeth, £500 to sons at 21 and daughter at 21 or day marriage. In meantime, interest to be used for their maintenance and education. To "honoured father" and the Rev John Jenkinson, Vicar of Gillingham, £500 in trust, to pl;ace out at interest, with consent of his wife, Jane, and to pay interest to his wife for life. After her death, then to his children , equally shared. After debts and funeral costs are paid, residue of ready money, investments, plate, linen, pewter, brass, bedding, household goods, farm implements, cattle, stock, corn, hay, chattels and personal estate, to his three children in equal shares. Father George and Rev Jenkinson are executors and Guardians of his children until they are 21 or day of marriage for daughter.
   Witnesses: William Twopenny, George St. Lo Man and William James "for my Master, Mr Altham".
   Proved 21st April 1762 Power reserved to Rev Jenkinson

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 4th April 1764
George Dann the Elder of Gillingham, Yeoman
   To sister Mary Banes, widow, an annuity of £10 for life, paid from his piece of woodland of 16 acres in Gillingham, near King’s Highway leading from Chatham to Rainham and near Rainham Pond. His house in Lower Rainham or West Rainham, occupied by Samuel Jewiss and his new house in Cross Street Brompton, occupied by John Lezeir, Peruke Maker, his house in Chatham, opposite Cage Lane, occupied by [      ] Stonestreet, the 16 acres of woodland, charge with the £10 annuity, to grandson George Dann, for ever, the house occupied by Jewiss and other properties, above to grandsons William and George Dann, also charged with an annuity of £10, equally shared. His house at Gad’s Hill, Gillingham occupied by [      ] Walter, Labourer, to grand daughter Mary Parr, for ever. His five houses in Brompton on north side of Middle Street, occupied by Alexander Elliott, [      ] Allen, widow, [      ] Jordan, Cordwainer, [    ] Davis, Ropemaker and [      ] Brighton, to grand daughters, Mary Parr, Abigail Parr and Elizabeth Parr, children of Elizabeth wife of John Parr of Rochester, Paviour, for , equally shared. He has already undertaken to give daughter Elizabeth and her husband, £400, he gives Elizabeth £50. All rings and plate which were his late wife’s, to be equally shared by all his grandchildren. To grand daughter Elizabeth Parr, £300 at 21. Residue of ready money, investments, debts, plate, linen, pewter, brass, beds, furniture and household goods and personal estate, after usual costs, to grandsons, William and George Dann, equally shared. He recommends them to the farming business in which he is engaged as well as his rights as executor of his late son William’s will. Grandson William is to have Britton Farm and part of Barn Sole Farm on left side of road leading from Gillingham Street to the London Road; grandson George, Woodland Farm and rest of Barn Sole Farm. Samuel London of Gillingham, Yeoman is executor.
   Witnesses: William Twopenny, H. Bates and George St. Lo Man
   Proved December 1764

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 12th September 1813
William Dann of Gilingham
   After debts and funeral costs are paid, the whole of his estate to his wife Mary for life, on condition she pays the following legacies:
   To sister Jane wife of Thomas Owen, Surgeon, of Alresford ?, County of Southampton, £100;
   To her daughter, Dorothy Dann Owen, £50; to Gustavus Nicolls, (brother in law), £50; to nephew Lieut. Colonel Nicolls, £50 and sum he owes; to nephew William Dann Nicolls, Captain, R. A., £50; to niece Ann wife of Rev. William Harrison of Fareham £50; to their son William Dann Harrison, £50; to nephew William Davis, £50; the next three legacies are free of duty; to Laurentia Muddle wife of Edward, £20; to Matthew Woodland Richardson £100 at 21; to Laurentia Muddle, Spinster daughter of above , £100; to John and William Stunt, his executors, to purchase a token of remembrance, each £20; to Matthew Woodland Richardson, an infant who he and Mrs Dann have brought up and educated, to have at 21, ½ part of Great Christmas Meadow, a leasehold the joint property of the testator and John Muddle and during the life of his wife £30 per annum from his fruit plantation. It was intended to give Matthew Richardson the fee simple of Diggins Mead and house and land occupied by Henry French junior, but because of his improper behaviour to him and Mrs Dann, the property goes (after death of his wife) to John Speed Davies, this is half of land called Parkhams with Diggins Mead, occupied by Henry French Senior and Junior; the other half of Parkhams, to Miss Laurentia Muddle. But if after three years, Matthew Richardson proves himself worthy, he requests John Davis and Miss Muddle to convey to him the land on his paying them each £400. If John Davies is serious in residing in his now house, he can without any allowance to Miss Muddle, if he does not Miss Muddle can live there without any allowance to John Davies. If either of them die before his wife, the whole to the survivor, if both die before his wife, then to Matthew Richardson, who must pay testator’s sister, Jane Davies, £100 and £400 between nephews Stephen Jasper and William Dann Nicolls.
   To sister Jane, £100; to nephews, William Dann Nicolls and Jasper Nicolls, £100 each; to niece Ann Harrison, £100 from remainder of his estate and effects; to nephew John Davies, £50, he is executor and trustee; to William ( ? ) of Lower Rainham, £5; to William Courtland of Gillingham, £5; to Edward Surtley ?, his late shepherd, £5; to Matthew Richardson of Gillingham, £5. Wife, nephews John and William Stunt are executors and trustees with John Davies. Residue, ½ to wife, ½ divided between Ann Harrison, Jasper Nicolls and William Dann Nicolls.
   Witnesses: Henry French ( ? ), Henry French Junior, Dredgerman and John Stubberfield, Servant to Mr Dann

Affidavit 31st December 1816
   Joseph Badridge of Fleet Street, London, Silversmith and Thomas Gould of Bread Street, Middlesex, Commision Agent?, are sworn. They knew William Dann well, they confirm will is in his hand and alterations are in his hand.
   Proved 4th January 1817

528. Headstone, Foot Stone and Body Stone

IN MEMORY OF
AENEAS AITKIN
LATE BOATSWAIN OF H.M.S. DELFT
WHO SAILED TWICE ROUND THE WORLD
WITH CAPT COOK
HE DIED ON THE 5th DAY OF NOV 1806
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY THE 2nd 1815 AGED 74 YEARS

529. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
MRS ELIZABETH LOUISA HILLS
WIFE OF
MR WILLIAM HILLS
OF MELVILLE HOSPITAL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 22nd OF JANUARY 1859
AGED 35 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"

530. Chest Tomb

TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOSEPH MARSHALL
OF THE PARISH OF CHATHAM
MASTER PAINTER OF HIS MAJESTY’S
YARD WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 10th OF SEPT 1788
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 30th OF
JAN 1780 AGED 33 YEARS
AND TWO SONS AND TWO
DAUGHTERS WHO DIED IN
THEIR INFANCY
ANN MARSHALL DIED
DEC 19th 1794 AGED 21 YEARS
MARY MARSHALL DIED
SEPT 30th 1795 AGED 26 YEARS
CHARLOTTE MARSHALL
DIED MAY 5th 1797 AGED 22 YEARS

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WITHIN THIS VAULT ALSO LIETH THE REMAINS OF
SOPHIA WIFE OF LACHLEN MC LEAN ESQ
ACCOUNTANT OF THE CHEST OF GREENWICH
DIED 18th AUGUST 1805 AGED 34 YEARS

531. Headstone and Body Stone

IN MEMORY OF
JAMES BURRILL
LATE OF CHATHAM
FOURTH SON OF
THE REV JOSEPH BURRILL
OF MARCHAM
IN THE COUNTY OF YORK
HE DIED AT GILLINGHAM
MAY 6th 1854
AGED 54 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 7th June 1853
James Burrill of Peckham Lodge, Gillingham
To nephew and godsons, William Burrill and Henry Burrill Glaister, £100 each; to Catherine Blyth, spinster, £100 for full mourning, she having paid a lot of attention to him during his illness. To servant Ann Britchley, £10; to Mary Ann Husband, daughter of the late William Husband of York, £50; to servants with him at his death, respectable mourning. Residue shared equally between brother William , sisters Mary Burrill, Elizabeth wife of Rev. William Glaister and Ann widow of John Burrill
   Appoints William Burrill of Beadell ?, Yorkshire, banker and Edward Winch of Chatham, Brewer, executors.
   Witnesses: Richard Prall, Solicitor, Rochester and M. Richardson, Gillingham
   Proved 19th May 1854

Pigot’s Directory 1838
James Burrill, Book Seller, Library and Reading Room, High Street, Chatham

532. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
JOSEPH WOOD OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 24th OF JANUARY 1821
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO
MRS ANN WOOD WIFE OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED 1st SEPT 1836
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO
JOSIAH ELDEST SON OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED 29th OCT 1829
AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO THREE CHILDREN
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

533. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN WIFE OF
LIEUT EDWD N GREENSWORD
R. N.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 28th AUGT
1812 IN THE 38th YEAR OF HER AGE
SHE HAS LEFT SIX CHILDREN TO DEPLORE THE
LOSS OF A MOST INDULGENT MOTHER AND
SINCERE FRIEND

534. Headstone and Foot Stone

"Requiscat in Pace"
HIS
OF YOUR CHARITY PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF
PATRICK GORMAN
WHO DIED 20th SEPT 1832
AGED 70
ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th MAY 1835
AGED 73
HUGH SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th FEB 1845
AGED 43
OWEN MORIARTY
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 31st JANY 1858
AGED 62
"Eternal rest, give them, O lord,
And let Perpetual Light shine upon them"

Amen
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY MARY ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND WIDOW OF
OWEN MORIARTY
AS A TRIBUTE TO DUTY AND LOVE

Pigot’s Dirctory,1838
Owen Moriarty, Book Seller (Catholic), Manor Street, Brompton

535. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF ANN WIFE OF
THOMAS WISE OF THIS PARISH
SHE DIED MARCH THE 14th 1757
AGED 33 YEARS
MARY THEIR DAUGHTER DIED
DEC THE 2nd 1773 AGED 17 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS SECOND WIFE DIED
JANUARY THE 18th 1788
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS THIRD WIFE
DIED APRIL THE 8th 1804 AGED 65 YEARS
MR THOMAS WISE HUSBAND OF
THE ABOVE DIED THE 15th JANUARY 1805
AGED 83 YEARS

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NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH THE BODY OF
B [ ] WILLIAMS? OF THIS PARISH DIED
APRIL THE 25th 1795 AGED 21 YEARS

536. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS BRYANT
WHO DIED 14th MAY 1830
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO OF MRS ANN BRYANT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th OCTOBER 1817
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO OF MR FRANCIS BRYANT
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th AUGUST 1772
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO OF MR JOHN BRYANT
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th SEPTEMBER 1815
AGED 88 YEARS

537. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HARRY PARKER
ONLY SON OF
CAPTAIN GASCOIGNE R. M.
AND LOUISA HIS WIFE
WHO DIED ON THE 24th DAY OF
DECEMBER 1850 AGED 14 MONTHS

538. Headstone and Foot Stone

I.H.S.
IN MEMORY
OF
ELLA MAUD
THE BELOVED CHILD OF
CAPTAIN FRANCIS HARRY
NOOTT R.M. L. I.
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1858
AGED 11 MONTHS AND 7 DAYS
ALSO OF
DONALD FRANCIS HARRY
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 31st 1858
AGED 5 MONTHS

539. Headstone and Foot Stone

MR ERASMUS HURD
CARPENTER ROYAL NAVY
DIED 30th MAY 1825
AGED 96 YEARS
ALSO
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ELIZABETH HURD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 25th JANUARY 1855
AGED 94 YEARS

540. Ledger over Vault

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
JOHN ALEXANDER DRUMMOND
THE BELOVED AND ONLY
SON OF
JOHN DRUMMOND ESQ.
DEPUTY MEDICAL INSPECTOR
OF HOSPITALS
MELVILLE HOSPITAL
CHATHAM
BORN JUNE 6th 1848
DIED JUNE 8th 1857
AGED 9 YEARS AND 2 DAYS
"For of such is the Kingdom
of Heaven"
Mark 10 14

541. Ledger over Vault

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY BENNETT SMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 8th OF JANUARY 1857
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO
MRS MARY SMITH
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 20th OF
AUGUST 1857
AGED 77 YEARS

542. Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN CHAPELL
FORMERLY OF CAWSAND
LATE CHIEF MATE OF
HIS MAJESTY’S
RECEIVING CUTTER STAG
STATIONED AT THE PORT OF GRIMSBY
HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 26th 1820
AGED 54 YEARS543. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF FRANCIS JOHN DRAKE
LATE BOATSWAIN IN THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO DIED AT JAMAICA JULY 9th 1822
AGED 39 YEARS
………..Ground Level………..
FRAN SARAH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOV 17th 1822 AGED 3 MONTHS
"The Great Jehovah, full of Love,
An Angel Bright did send,
To fetch this Little Harmless Dove,
To Joys that Never End"

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 5th October 1820
Francis Drake, Boatswain of H.M. Sloop Rinaldo
   All estate, wages due, to wife Mary of Rochester. Joseph Woodhead of 10 Lyon’s Inn, Strand, London, executor.
   Witnesses: John Dowling, Gillingham Street and James Boss , Gunner H.M.S. Rinaldo
   Proved 14th May 1824

544. Headstone

Wholly in ground, no surviving inscription

545. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TP THE MEMORY OF
MR ALEXANDER MORTON
LATE BOATSWAIN OF H. M. DOCKYARD
CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 13th MAY 1842
AGED 66 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, (on Naval Will Form) dated 18th October 1809
Alexander Morton, Boatswain of H.M.S. Centuar
All estate to wife Sarah, "now living at Portsea, she is executor.
Witnesses: William Biddulph, 1st Lieutenant and Edward Strong, Master
Proved 30th June 1842

546. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR BENJAMIN OAKSHOTT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 7th OF FEBRUARY A.D. 1846
AGED 46 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 13th September 1842
Benjamin Oakshott, late acting Master Shipwright of H.M. Dockyard, Bermuda, now of Sheerness
   Household goods and furniture, all monies and rest of estate, to wife, Betsey; after her death, the residue shared equally between his children at 21. For any children under 21, then upon trust, to nephew, John Piddell, towards their maintenance and education and advancement, until youngest is 21, then shared equally by them. If he has no children living, at wife’s death or their lawful issue living, then to his four sisters, shared equally. Wife is executor.
   Witnesses: N. Farley and T. Coffee
   Proved 30th March 1846

547. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF
MRS ELIZABETH EVE
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF AUGUST 1804
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO MR JOHN EVE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 24th OF OCTOBER 1843
AGED 77 YEARS
THEIR NUMEROUS FAMILY ARE ALSO
INTERRED IN THIS CHURCHYARD
THIS STONE IS ERECTED AS A TRIBUTE OF
AFFECTION BY THEIR DUTIFUL SON
JOHN O. EVE

548. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
ISABELLA WIFE OF THOS. BURR
PLUMBER OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
MAY THE 21st 1770 AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE THOS. BURR
DIED NOVEMBER THE 17th 1783
AGED 64 YEARS
GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
THOS. AND ISABELLA BURR
WHO DIED THE 24th OF APRIL1793
AGED 41 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 2nd December 1769
Thomas Burr, of Gillingham, Plumber and Glazier
   His real and personal estate to pay debts and funeral costs etc. His dwelling house in Gillingham and piece of ground on the east side, lately purchased from Mr Ann Searle, to his wife, Isabella, for life. Also his house and lands, wherever, ready money, investments, mortgages, debts, jewels, rings, watches, plate, linen, brass, pewter, beds, stock in trade, household goods, chattels, to wife for life; she is executor and guardian to their children, George, Thomas, Sarah and John. After his wife’s death, his house and piece of land, residue and stock in trade, to brother Richard of Maidstone, Ironmonger and James Irwin of Rochester, Glazier and Plumber, in trust, to pay rents and income from personal estate, towards maintenance and education of his children, until son John is 21. When John is 21, they are to sell trust property and share proceeds equally among the children. Brother and Irwin are executors.
   Witnesses: William King, William Tapley and Richard Bristow
   Proved October 1787

549. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ANN JONES
WHO DIED 1st SEPTEMBER 1836
AGED 84 YEARS
JOHN RIXTON
DIED 15th NOV 1840
AGED 92 YEARS

550. Headstone and Body Stone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MR THOMAS P. J. ROWE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 7th JANUARY 1846
AGED 56 YEARS

Rear
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PALMER
DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY THE 17th 1778
AGED 53 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE DIED APRIL
THE 11th 1779 AGED 52 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS
LEFT ISSUE FOUR SONS
VIZ THOMAS, JOHN, RICHD AND PETER PEIRCE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 13th December 1845
Thomas Rowe of Brompton, Gentleman
To wife Lydia, household furniture and goods which belonged to her previous to their marriage and use of all other furniture and goods, pictures, books and print, for life, as long as she remains his widow. An inventory to be made, a copy to wife and another copy to one of his executors, Thomas Goodhand. After his wife’s death or remarriage, his gold watch to Thomas Peter Rowe Goodhand. To Sally Watkins Goodhand, his silver pint tankard, plated watch and her late aunt’s mourning ring. To Charlotte wife of Thomas Jerman, a silver milk pot, pair of silver table spoons, silver sugar tongs. To Matilda Goodhand a pair of silver table spoons, silver sugar tongs and silver pepper box. To Louisa Goodhand silver table spoon, 11 silver tea spoons and silver fish kite? To the above Thomas Goodhand of Chatham, Pawnbroker, testator’s late father’s mourning ring and his silver watch.
   Residue of household furniture and goods to wife, for life during her widowhood. The latter to be sold after her death and proceeds to be used as hereafter directed. All real and leasehold estate to wife, for life, as above, in trust with Thomas Goodhand, after wife’s death or remarriage, to sell and pay off mortgage of £600. Remainder divided equally between Thomas Peter Rowe Goodhand, Charlotte Jerman, Matilda Goodhand, Sally Goodhand and Louisa Goodhand, children of his half -sister, Charlotte wife of Thomas Goodhand.
   Residue of personal estate, after debts and funeral costs are paid, to his wife, absolutely, she and Thomas Goodhand are executors.
   Witnesses: George Essell, Solicitor, Rochester and James Dully, Surgeon, Brompton
   Proved 8th May 1846

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 30th July 1765
William Palmer of Brompton, Victualler
   To wife Elizabeth, his house at Brompton, occupied by William Fox, for life; after her death, to his three sons, Thomas, John and Richard, equally divided, for ever. To his trustees, Robert Spray of Brompton, Bricklayer and Samuel Jones of East Malling, gentleman, £100, upon trust, to use interest towards the maintenance and education of his son Thomas, until he is 21, then to transfer the capital to him.
Another sum of £100 to his trustees, for benefit of son John, as above.
   A sum of £150 to his trustees for benefit of son Richard, as above.
   His trustees are executors and guardians of his sons until they are 21.
   Witnesses: Slew? Sarndens, John Dafforne and Richard Simmons
   Proved 31st January 1778

551. Headstone and Ledger over Brick Vault

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PALMER
SON OF WILLM. & ELIZH. PALMER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER THE
14th 1763 AGED 15 YEARS & 3 MONTHS

Rear
NEAR THIS PLACE LIES
THE REMAINS OF SEVERAL CHILDREN OF
RICHARD AND SUSANNA PALMER
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
VIZ. WILLIAM, WILLIAM FRANCIS, RICHARD
AND FANNY
ELIZABETH PALMER DIED THE 14th
OF JUNE 1794 AGED 8 YEARS & 3 MONTHS

Ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
SUSANNAH PALMER
WHO DIED 25th OCTOBER
1856
AGED 73 YEARS

552. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR GEORGE PALMER
WHO DIED THE 9th OF DECR 1832
AGED 38 YEARS

553. Headstone and Body Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR RICHARD PALMER
WHO DIED THE 23rd MAY 1806 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
MR RICHARD PALMER
DIED THE 28th FEBRUARY 1826 AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO SEVERAL CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD AND SUSANNA PALMER
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY VIZ
WILLIAM, WILLIAM, FRANCES, RICHARD
AND FANNY
ALSO ELIZABETH PALMER WHO DIED
THE 14th JUNE 1794 AGED 8 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 22nd May 1806
Richard Palmer of Gillingham, Inn Keeper
All of his estate to wife Susanna, formerly Haite, daughter of Frank Haite, late of Gillingham, Shipwright; she is executor.
Witnesses: Edward Wickham, Benjamin Haite and H. Friend

Codicil 22nd May 1806
To brother Peter Pierce Palmer, £30; to brother John, £20
Witnesses: As above
Proved 23rd July 1806

From C.S. Leeds, "Chats about Gillingham", 1906, from the Gentleman’s Magazine ?
"Died (May 23rd) 1806, at Brompton, near Chatham, in Kent, after a short illness, aged 44, Mr Palmer. He was a man of uncommon corpulence, and was induced, about three weeks ago, to go to London to see that prodigy of bulk and fatness, Mr Lambert. Mr P. weighed about 25 stone, or 350 pounds, and although five men of moderate size have been buttoned in his waistcoat he was comparatively of a diminutive size when placed by the side of Mr Lambert. The window of the room were obliged to be taken out to admit the corpse being taken from the house, from which to the place of interment it was carried in a wagon, as no hearse could be procured large enough to hold it."
(Today, a weight of 25 stone is no longer remarkable!)

554. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS PALMER
WHO DIED THE 20th OF JUNE 1809
AGED 57 YEARS
"Afflictions, Sore long time I Bore,
Physicians were in Vain,
But then the Lord died think it Best,
To take me to a place of Rest"Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 27th July 1793
Thomas Palmer of Chatham, Victualler
   Ready money, investments, household goods and furniture, plate, linen, glass, china, etc, and residue, after payment of debts and funeral costs, to wife, Lydia, absolutely.
   Witnesses: John Hatch and William Jefferys, Attorney, Chatham
   Proved 1st August 1809 Effects and credits less than £200.

555. Headstone and Body Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR JOHN WARREN
LATE CARPENTER OF HIS MAJESTY’S SHIP
TARTAR HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST THE 7th 1766 AGED 49 YEARS
"Tho’ blustrous winds and Neptune’s, Waves
Have toss’d me to and fro,
Yet by God’s Sacred Desire,
I harbour here below,
At anchor I in safety rest,
With many of our fleet,
Yet once again, I must set sail,
Our Admiral Christ to meet,
Therefore, dear wife weep not for me,
Who lived so long in pain,
But trust in God we both shall meet,
In Heaven once again"

556. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF
JEREMIAH RUSSELL
MASTER R. N.
WHO DIED JUNE 22nd 1842
AGED 71
ALSO SARAH RUSSELL
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 3rd 1845
AGED 60

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 16th August 1820
Jeremiah Russell, of Gillingham, Master in the Royal Navy
   To wife Sarah, all effects, real and personal, all pay due, prize money, debts, household furniture, plate, watches, linen, clothes and every thin else in his possession. Wife is executor.
   Witnesses: William Hurt and John Dyer
   Proved 12th July 1842

557. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY JEMIMA BELL WHO DIED
THE 23rd SEPTEMBER 1803 AGED 21 MONTHS
MARY REBECCA BELL DIED THE 30th
MARCH 1805 AGED 2 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
MARY ELIZABETH BELL DIED THE 11th
FEBY. 1805 AGED 2 YEARS AND 1 MONTH
JOHN WILLIAM BELL
DIED THE 9th SEPT 1807 AGED 12 DAYS

558. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
MR FRANCIS BROCKLEBANK
GUNNER OF THE ROYAL NAVY
AND MOTHER OF MRS MARY ANN HADDON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 6th OF JANUARY 1853
AGED 77 YEARS

559. Headstone?

TO
THE MEMORY
OF
FANNY WIFE OF
ALEXANDER HADDON R.N.
WHO DIED 6th MARCH 1829
AGED 49 YEARS BURIED AT MINSTER
ALSO
SUSANNAH SECOND WIFE OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED 7th OCTOBER 1834
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN THIRD WIFE OF THE
ABOVE WHO DIED 7th JANUARY 1841
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO
FRANCIS ALEXANDER SON OF
ALEXANDER & MARY ANN HADDON
WHO DIED 7th JANUARY 1842
AGED 4 YEARS

560. Elm Plaque

IN
MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
SMITH DIED
DECR. 2nd 1810
AGED 1 YEAR ALSO
FANNY SMITH
DIED NOV 11th 1813
AGED 12 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH SMITH
DIED NOV 25th 1846
AGED 68 YEARS

561. Headstone and Body Stone

IN MEMORY OF JOHN TAPLEY SON OF
MR WILLM AND ANN TAPLEY OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL THE 8th 1775
AGED 18 YEARS
MRS ANN TAPLEY WIFE OF MR WILLM TAPLEY
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 25th OF FEBRUARY 1788
AGED 25 YEARS
"Afflictions, Sore long time I Bore,
Physicians were in Vain,
Till God did please Death her to Seize,
And ease her from her Pain"

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JOHN HEPDEN TAPLEY
DIED 7th OF SEPTEMBER 1798
AGED 17 MONTHS
"The Great Jehovah full of Love,
An Angel Bright did send,
To fetch this little harmless Dove,
To Joys that never End"

562. Chest Tomb

IN MEMORY OF MR THOS STEPHENS
DIED MARCH 17th 1774 AGED 54 YEARS
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE THOS STEPHENS
DIED JUNE 1st 1778 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO THOS SON OF THOS AND MARY
STEPHENS DIED APRIL 1st 1773
AGED 28 YEARS
MR RICHARD STEPHENS DIED
AUGUST 30th 1785 AGED 38 YEARS
MR JOHN BLAKMORE DIED
SEPTEMBER THE 5th 1786 AGED 31 YEARS
MARY WIFE OF THOMAS HAITE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE THOMAS AND
MARY STEPHENS DIED JANY 27th 1790
AGED 41 YEARS
RICHARD SON OF THE ABOVE
MR RICHARD STEPHENS WHO DIED
AT BARBADOES OF THE YELLOW FEVER
THE 28th OF AUGUST 1805 AGED 25 YEARS
REBECCA WIFE OF
MR DANIEL SKILLETT
DIED THE 19th MARCH 1828 AGED 72 YEARS
MR DANIEL SKILLETT
DIED THE 9th OF DECEMBER 1832
AGED 79 YEARS

End Panel
MR THOS HAITE
HUSBAND
OF THE ABOVE
MARY
DIED ON THE
13th DAY OF
SEPTEMBER 1801
AGED 43 YEARS

Side Panel
EMMA DAUGHTER OF DANIEL AND
REBECCA SKILLETT AND LATE WIFE
OF ROBERT WILLIAMS
DIED 27th APRIL 1856 AGED 52 YEARS
EDWIN SON OF DANIEL AND REBECCA SKILLETT
DIED THE 22nd MARCH 1802 AGED 1 YEAR

Side Panel
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH THE BODIES OF
SARAH, SUSANNAH AND SARAH CHILDREN OF THOS
AND MARY STEPHENS WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO JOHN SON OF DANIEL & REBECCA SKILLETT
WHO DIED 17th JUNE 1861 IN THE 70th YEAR OF HIS AGE

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 6th March 1774
Thomas Stephens of Gillingham, Linen Draper
   His own house in Brompton Street, to wife Mary, for life, after her death, to his two sons, Richard and Joseph, equally shared, for ever. His other houses in Brompton and Chatham, to Michael Parks of Gillingham, Shipwright, in trust, to sell, pay his debts and funeral costs. £50 to his children, Joseph and Hester at 21. Residue to wife and children, Richard, Mary, Eleanor, Thomasin, Hester, Elizabeth and Joseph, equally shared. Wife to have free use of household furniture and goods, for life and to carry on his business.
Wife, son Richard and daughters, Mary and Eleanor are executors.
   Witnesses: William Palmer, John Tyhurst and Thomas Tomlyn
Proved 1st April 1774
Note 17th December 1791The will is a copy of one in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd May 1828
Daniel Skillett of Brompton, Draper (Skillett was formerly a Rigger in Chatham Dockyard)
Sons, George Daniel and William Stephens are executors.
His freehold house in Brompton High Street, and all other freeholds to son William Stephens Skillett, for ever, subject to payment of several legacies; William also gets all household goods, plate, linen, china and profits of residue of money and investments and personal estate, after payment of debts and funeral costs.
To son John, £30; to son George, £200; to late wife’s daughters, Harriet Stephens, £20, to Mary Tress £50. To his daughter Ellen Gambier, £200.
   Witnesses: Edward Roots and Richard Hearnden
   Proved 30th January 1833
(Daniel Skillett was 1st cousin of the present writer’s 4 x great grandmother, Sally Williams, formerly Sally Skillett. Son George Daniel Skillett, a Dockyard Clerk, was later High Constable of Gillingham)

The Times, July 1818
This amusing article refers to Daniel Skillett’s son, John Skillett, a Clerk in Chatham Dockyard. The plaintiff, Dr Topley, was probably Dr William Tapley, (see Tapley monument).
"……The prominent circumstances of the case were these:- The plaintiff is a disciple of Hippocrates, residing in the neighbourhood of Rochester, and the defendant is clerk to the surgeon of the hospital ship at Chatham. It seemed that there had been a long standing disposition to hostility between the parties, supposed to have generated from the infidelity of a mutual favourite of the other sex, but no disposition to open rupture was manifested, until an unfortunate though casual meeting at the late Gillingham fair, when under the influence of wine, the tempers of both obtained to fever heat in consequence of some severe observation on the part of the defendant, calling in question the veracity of the plaintiff. This produced, on the part of the latter, a negation in fifth degree, in terms so unequivocal as to leave no doubt that a studied insult was intended. Mr Skillett boiled over with rage, and without any further ceremony gave the plaintiff a practical illustration of the science of phlebotomy, by planting a dextrous blow upon the nose of his adversary, which instantly produced a copious haemorrhage. After this, several gratuitous applications of the defendant’s pugilistic skill were administered with such surprising effect, that had not the plaintiff’s pericranium been proof even against the influence of the pestle and mortar, his head must have been reduced to a mummy. In simple truth, he got in the language of the fancy, a complete milling. The natural consequence of this outrageous conduct was to resort to the cantharides of the law, and treat the defendant with a warm plaster, in the shape of a declaration in assault and battery.
   The case went to the jury, under the direction of the learned Judge , and they found a verdict for the plaintiff---Damages £5"

563. Chest Tomb

IN
MEMORY OF
MRS ANN CREAG
WHO DIED THE 18th OF MARCH 1820
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO
MR THOMAS CREAG SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 11th 1822 AGED 34 YEARS

Side Panel
JAMES LEE, YEOMAN DIED
OCTOBER THE 5th 1782 AGED 70 YEARS
"As you stand looking on the dead, so once did I,
As I am now, so you must be,
Therefore prepare and follow me"
MRS ANN LEE HIS WIFE DIED APRIL 2nd 1787 AGED 75 YEARS
"Whilst in this world, I did remain,
My latter days were full of pain,
But when the Lord did think it best,
He took me to a place of rest"

Side Panel
HERE LIETH THE BODY
OF ALEXANDER CREAG WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH THE 9th
1802 IN THE 27th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO MARY SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 5th DAY
OF JANUARY 1812 AGED 27 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 18th November 1773
James Lee of Gillingham, Maltster
   To wife Ann his property known by the sign of "The Ship" in Gillingham, occupied by Mary Avery, for life; after her death, to his sister Alice Brown, for ever, Alice also gets £150. To niece, Ann daughter of Alice Brown, £50; to Elizabeth London, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth London of Gillingham, £50. After his debts and funeral costs are paid, residue of ready money, investments, household furniture and goods, to wife Ann, for ever; she is executor.
   Witnesses: Hannah Sommerton, James Sommerton and John Sommerton
   Proved 23rd October 1782

564. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN MEHOYLE
MANY YEARS GUNNER IN HIS MAJESTY’S NAVY
WHO DIED 18th JANY. 1794
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO MRS MARY MEHOYLE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 29th OF AUGUST 1802 AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO MRS ANN WILLIAMS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 25th OF MAY 1832 AGED 81 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th September 1791
John Mehoyle of Gillingham, Gentleman
   To wife Mary, £200; to daughter Ann, £1,400; to son John, £500.
Residue of ready money, investments, debts, plate, linen, pewter, brass, beds, chattels, effects, personal estate, after payment of debts and funeral costs, to wife and daughter, equally shared; they are executors.
   Witnesses: Thomas Whatman and John Sommerton
   Proved 29th January 1794

565. Headstone and Foot Stone

WM CARRICK
H. E. I. COS’ ENGRS
DIED 21st NOV 1857
AETAT 21 YEARS
ERECTED BY HIS COMRADES
AS A SLIGHT TOKEN OF
ESTEEM

566. Headstone and Foot Stone

I H S
IN MEMORY
OF
THOMAS HARRINGTON
LATE A PRIVATE IN THE HON
EAST INDIA COS’ SAPPERS
AND MINERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE
8th SEPT 1849
AGED 21 YEARS
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY
HIS COMRADES AS A MARK OF RESPECT
AND REGRET FOR HIS PREMATURE
DEATH

567. Headstone and Foot Stones

TO THE MEMORY
OF
ROBERT DIXON TAYLOR
SHIPWRIGHT
OF H.M. DOCKYARD CHATHAM
HE WAS BORN AT NEWCASTLE
UPON TYNE
AND DIED IN MELVILLE HOSPITAL
MAY THE 4th 1852
FROM THE EFFECTS OF A WOUND
ON THE FOOT RECEIVED WHILE ON
THE EXECUTION OF HIS DUTY
AGED 35 YEARS
HE WAS A DUTIFUL SON
A KIND FRIEND
AND CHEERFUL COMPANION
A MAN JUST AND HONEST IN ALL HIS DEALINGS
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY HIS FRIENDS
AND ACQUAINTENCES AS A MARK
OF THEIR RESPECT AND ESTEEM

568. Ledger

HERE LIES THE BODY OF THOMAS YE SON OF
THOMAS & ANN BRAMSTON WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE [ ] OCTOBER 1681 AGED
[ ] AND IV WEEKS
HERE LIES THE BODY OF THOMAS BRAMSTON
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY YE 11th 1690 AGED 51

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 20th may 1690
Thomas Bramston of Gillingham
   To son William Bramston, his house in the Cinque Port of Gillingham, occupied by George Larkin, for ever at 21 years; if the house is not worth £100, then the executors can sell other property or land to make it up to £100.
   To son Joseph, his houses on the Isle of Sheppey, occupied by Mark Rorranton, Thomas Warrington and Thomas Kent, at 21, again if the houses are not worth £100, executors to make up the sum. To daughters Mary and Anne, £100 each at 21 or day of marriage.
   To wife Anne his dwelling house and orchard, for life, after her death, to son John, for ever.
   If John dies before his mother, then the house shared equally between all his other children.
   Residue of goods and effects, after debts and funeral costs are paid, to his wife, she to pay debts and legacies. Son John to pay sister Anne, £100, at 21 or day of marriage. Wife and son John, executors. Roger Chamberlain of City of London, John Parr, of same place, Roger Kemp and Henry Eddis, overseers of his will. To each of them, 1 guinea to buy a ring.
   Finally, to son Thomas, 10 shillings.
   Witnesses: Abigail Pinfold and Maria Haslewood
   Proved 19th June 1690

569. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM WATSON
WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1851
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO
ELEANOR WATSON
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd JANUARY 1859
AGED 87 YEARS
ELEANOR ROSE DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND ROSE RANDALL
WHO DIED 2nd JUNE 1853
AGED 11 MONTHS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 15th December 1847
William Watson, of Gillingham
   To wife Eleanor, for life, rents of his house in Park Place, New Brompton, occupied by Richard Stonehouse, late Master Smith of H.M. Dockyard, Chatham, at £19 18 shillings per annum; also his house at 30 Prospect Row, Brompton, and mortgage on six properties in Homass? Alley, Strood, for £150 at 5% per annum. The mortgagee is William Forrester, Fishmonger of Rochester, between the Post Office and Chaplain;s Coach Office; also money in the Chatham Savings Bank and his Club Allowance and what may be due from H.M. Dockyard.
   To Henry Watson, a Smith of H. M. Dockyard, Chatham, said to be his grandson and son of his late son, William, a Shipwright in the Dockyard, 1 shilling.
   To Charlotte Watson sister of the above henry, now called Jessup, 1 shilling.
   To daughter, Rebecah, Mrs Randall, 1/3 of his property, if she dies before her husband, the bequest to her three male children, John, William and James Randall, equally shared.
   To daughter, Ann widow Preston, another 1/3, if she dies before Watson and his wife, then to her daughters, Naomi and Sarah.
   To son Isaac, the remaining 1/3, if he dies before he can inherit, then to his two sons, Isaac and Joseph at 21 years. Also to son Isaac, all his clothes and watches, and telescope, plus £10 for mourning. Wife to have power to draw his money from the Chatham Savings Bank and pay his funeral costs. Son Isaac and his wife, Eleanor are executors.
   Witnesses: Richard J. Honehouse and John Cayley
   Proved 15th September 1856

570. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF
MR WILLM SEATON
WHO DIED MAY 18th 1786
AGED 45 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 4th July 1782
William Seaton of Gillingham
After debts and funeral costs are paid, all of his estate to his wife, Mary, for ever; she is executor.
Witnesses: George Wood, James Adams and James Dubbins
Proved 3rd June 1786

571. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF ELIZH LATE WIFE OF
WILLM WILLSON (& DAUGHTER OF
JNO FOWLE OF THE PARISH OF STOCK
BURY) WHO DIED 28th FEBY 1782
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO BERNARD SON OF THE
ABOVE AGED 12 WEEKS
LEFT ISSUE ELIZH & CHARLES

572. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS BATCHELDER
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th OF OCTOBER 1805 AGED 74 YEARS

573. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ANNIE CHRISTIANA
DAUGHTER OF
QR. MSR. WM MACKAY
PROVISIONAL BATTALION
AND CHRISTIANA HIS WIFE
WHO DIED NOV 5th 1856
AGED 4 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
ALSO
CHRISTIANA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT 3rd 1856
AGED 2 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
ALSO JANET INFANT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT 1st 1856
"Suffer little children to come unto me,
And forbid them not for of such is the
Kingdom of God"
Mark x 14

574. Ledger on Brick Vault

IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIFE OF
ROBERT SOWTER
WHO DIED JANUARY 23rd 1840
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH SOWTER
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
ROBERT SOWTER
WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1840
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
MR THOMAS SOWTER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
SARAH SOWTER
WHO DIED 25th SEPTEMBER 1846
AGED 72 YEAR

Wright’s Directory, 1838
Robert Sowter, Landlord of the "King of Prussia", Brompton

575. Headstone, Foot Stone and Body Stone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR JOHN MAIN
CARPENTER IN H. M. NAVY
WHO DIED 28th JULY 1851
AGED 72 YEARS

576. Headstone and Foot Stone

HERE LIETH THE BODY
OF CATHERINE WIFE OF
AMOS FERGUE
WHO DIED THE 30th OF OCT
1775 AGED 67
AND ALSO THE SAID
AMOS FERGUE
HE DIED THE 20th OF FEBY
1779 AGED 72 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 18th August 1777
Amos Fergue of Gillingham, Gentleman
   To niece Eleanor Forrester, £50 this is in the hands of Nathaniel Jennis; also to Eleanor, all plate, household goods and furniture, she is to pay his debts and funeral costs.
   There is, in his name, in the 3% Annuities, £200, part of this, £100, to sister Mary Davison, if she is living; if she is dead, the £100 is to be shared equally among her children.
   To sister Mary’s children, his watch and clothes; to Mr Malpas and Thomas Port, 1 guinea each for mourning ring, asking them to make sure his will is executed.
   The other £100 in the annuities, equally shared between sister in law Mary Forrester’s children. To brother in law Lancelot Johnston 1 guinea and all his spectacles. Residue to niece Eleanor Forrester, she is executor.
   Witnesses: Thomas Hills and Henry Hills
   Proved 27th April 1779

577. Headstone and Body Stone

WOOLSEY - RE-SITED GROUP, WEST OF TOWER

IN MEMORY OF
MARY THE WIFE OF JOHN WOOLSEY
OF THIS PARISH SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 13th OF AUGUST 1773 AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN WOOLSEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 25th DAY OF
DECEMBER IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1799
AGED 86 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd December 1798
John Woolsey of Brompton, Gentleman
   To sister in law, Sarah Bodnum , now living in his service, his three freeholds in Prospect Row, Brompton, two of which are occupied by [     ] Tonkin, widow and himself, for her life; after her death, then to grand nephew, John Woolsey, son of Thomas Woolsey of Rochester, Victualler and Eleanor his wife, for ever. To the said Thomas Woolsey and William Jennis, of Gillingham, Shipwright and Thomas Sugden of Brompton, Gentleman, (his executors and trustees), £300 in 3% Reduced Bank Annuities, part of a large sum he has in the Bank of England, upon trust, to repair the above houses.
   To Thomas £20 and Eleanor Woolsey, £20 each; to Jeremiah , Eleanor and Frances Woolsey, children of Thomas and Eleanor Woolsey, £20 each; to Sarah wife of John Sturla of Gillingham, Victualler, £20; to John and James Sturla, sons of John and Sarah, and daughter Amelia, £20 each; to niece Elizabeth, wife of Jeremiah Sisons of Gillingham, Mariner, £20; to niece Mary wife of William Jennis, £20; to nephew John Jacques of Rochester, Coal Meter, £20; to Mary and Rebecca Jacques, children of John Jacques, £30 each; to son in law, James Armistead of Poplar, Shop Keeper, £10; to John Mathers of Rochester, Gentleman, 1 guinea for a mourning ring; to his executors, £2 each for mourning.
   Ready money, investments, household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china, glass and residue to his trustees, , upon trust, they to sell all not consisting of money, they to pay debts and funeral costs. Interest from his funds to Sarah Bodnum, for life; after her death, upon further trust. £1,000 part of the trust fund, to grand niece, Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Eleanor Woolsey at 21 years or day of marriage, in the meantime interest towards her maintenance and education; if she dies pre 21 or marriage, the £1,000 continues invested for the benefit of Thomas Woolsey’s children, shared equally. Residue, upon trust, invested for the benefit of Thomas Woolsey, Sarah Sturla and John Jacques, equally shared.
   The will is read to John Woolsey because he is over 80 and blind.
   Witnesses: B. Moore of Brompton, Master Boat Builder, Chatham Dock Yard, William Jefferys of Chatham, Solicitor and William Hone, his Clerk.
   Proved 31st January 1800

578. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ANN J. EASTWOOD
OF WOOD STREET, BROMPTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON OCTOBER 21st 1852
AGED 41 YEARS
"For whether we live, we live unto the
Lord and whether we die, we die unto
The Lord, whether we live, therefore
Or die, we are the Lord’s"
Romans xiv 8

579. Headstone, Foot Stone and Body Stone

IN MEMORY OF
LOYALTY
DAUGHTER OF HENRY PEAKE
FIRST ASSISTANT
OF CHATHAM DOCK YARD
DIED 29th FEBRY 1776
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO MRS LUCY PEAKE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 16th OF FEBUARY 1804
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MR JOSHUA PEAKE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF APRIL 1818
AGED 90 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 22nd November 1815
Joshua Peake of Brompton, Gentleman
   To be buried at the discretion of his nephews, Sir Henry Peake, Surveyor to the Navy and his brother, John Peake, Clerk to the Rope Yard, H. M. Dockyard, Woolwich.
   His own house in Garden Street, Brompton, to niece Dinah Peake, for life; after her death, to nephew John Peake, for ever; to nephew Sir Henry Peake the interest on £800 in the Navy 5% Annuities, for life; after his death to John Peake, also to John Peake, £700, 5% Navy Annuities and £335, all household furniture, plate, teapot, 10 tea spoons, 8 table spoons, large tankard, milk jug, and sugar tongs.
   Residue of money, investments, after legacies and funeral costs are paid, to Sir Henry and John Peake, equally shared. They are executors.
   Witnesses: Elizabeth Henderson, mark of Charlotte Jully and Thomas
   Proved 13th June 1818

580. Headstone and Foot Stone

MR THOMAS SALMON
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
2nd OF FEBRUARY 1780
AGED 75 YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Will, dated 2nd February 1780
Thomas Salmon of Gillingham
   To niece, Mary Dunmore, £50; to nephew Thomas Dunmore, the farm and house, occupied by Thomas Dunmore, for ever, also to Thomas Dunmore, all household furniture and effects, (except cash ). To brother, John who is executor, the residue.
   Witnesses: Samuel London, lake Marr and Robert Dunkin
   Proved February 1780

581. Headstone and Foot Stone

HERE
LIETH THE BODY
OF
JAMES MILLER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPT THE 21st 1792
AGED 6 MONTHS
SON OF JAMES &
JANE MILLER

582. Small Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE
MEMORY OF JOHN &
MARY ANN HARDIN
WHO DIED WITH
THE SMALL POX ON
THE 23rd OF FEBRUARY
1790 AGED 7
MONTHS

583. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR GEORGE CHARNOCK
MANY YEARS A CARPENTER IN H.M.N.
WHO DIED 7th FEBRUARY 1853
AGED 68 YEARS
IN LIFE RESPECTED, IN DEATH LAMENTED
ALSO
JOHN CHARNOCK
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT SEA JULY 16th 1839
AGED 16 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away,
Blessed be the name of the Lord"

584. Headstone

I H S
ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM GREEN
BY HIS BELOVED WIFE
JULIA
HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANY 10th 1840
AGED 42 YEARS
HE WAS OVERSEER OF THIS PARISH
FOR SAID YEAR
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
"A tender husband, a parent dear,
A faithful friend, is buried here,
Free from envy, free from pride,
So he lived and so he died"

Wright,s Directory, 1838
William Green, Blacking Maker, Wood Street, Brompton

585. Headstone and Body Stone

I H S
BENEATH THIS STONE
(ERECTED BY SUBSCRIPTION OF HIS
GRATIFIED AND AFFECTIONATE CONGREGATION
PRINCIPALLY COMPOSED OF THE MILITARY)
LIETH THE REMAINS OF THE
REVD. TIMOTHY RIORDAN
CATHOLIC CLERGYMAN OF BROMPTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 30th DAY OF NOVEMBER
ANNO DOM 1839
IN THE 33rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
HE BESTOWED UPON HIM A GREAT PRIESTHOOD
AND RENDERED HIM BLESSED IN GLORY, TO PERFORM
THE PRIESTLY OFFICE: TO SING PRAISES TO THE NAME
OF GOD; AND TO OFFER HIM PRECIOUS INCENSE FOR AN
ORDOUR OF SWEETNESS

586. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY JANE
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & MARY JANE QUINN
BORN MARCH 14th 1848
DIED MAY 15th 1856
ALSO
MARGARET
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN JUNE 12th 1849
DIED MAY 14th 1856

587. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS STAMFORD THE WIFE
OF CAPTAIN STAMFORD OF THE 9th REGT
SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AT CHATHAM
ON THE 25th JULY 1841
IN THE 37th YEAR OF HER AGE
HER INFANT ALBERT
LIES WITH HER
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE, AMEN

588. Double Headstone

PACK - RE-SITED GROUP, WEST OF TOWER

MRS JANE LATE WIFE
OF MR JOHN PACK
OF THIS PARISH DEPARTED
OF THIS PARISH
THIS LIFE THE 30th
OF JULY 1776
AGED 71 YEARSMRS MARY LATE WIFE
OF MR JAMES PACK
DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 29th
OF MAY 1778
AGED 31 YEARS

"Blessed be the Lord, they were precious,
Blessed thy remembrance, Oh! Virtuous Women"
ALSO THE ABOVE MR JOHN PACK DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 18th JANUARY 1780 AGED 72 YEARS
HE WAS MANY YEARS BOATSWAIN IN THE KING’S ROYAL NAVY,
AND WAS ONE OF THE NUMBER WITH THE LATE LORD ANSON
UPON DISCOVERIES IN THE SOUTH SEAS,
AND LAST OF ALL BOATSWAIN OF SHEERNESS YARD, 8 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS

Rear
"Bold were the men who on the Ocean first,
Spread the new sails, when Shipwreck was the worst,
More danger now from Man alone we find,
Then from the Rocks, the Billows and the Wind"
TO THE TO THE MEMORY OF MRS ELIZABETH
SECOND WIFE OF MR JAMES PACK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 10th DAY OF
NOVEMBER 1781 AGED 29 YEARS
IN MEMORY OF JOHN SUTHERLAND WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 9th OF MAY 1781 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO OF JAMES THE SON OF JAMES AND MARY PACK WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 16th OF JULY 1780 AGED
2 YEARS AND THREE MONTHS
MR JAMES PACK, GENT. DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 31st OF JANUARY 1783 IN THE 38th YEAR OF HIS AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th March 1778
John Pack, late of Brompton, now of Sheerness, Boatswain of H. M. Dock Yard
   Appoints son James and Hannah Sutherland, executors.
   To son James, the house he built in Prospect Row, Brompton, after his son’s death, to his wife Mary. Also to son James, the estate he purchased at Cooling; to daughter Hannah Sutherland and her husband John, his other house at Prospect Row, for their lives. After the survivor dies, then, if they leave no children, to James Pack and his heirs. To daughter Hannah, the interest on £500 in the Bank of England 5% annuities and then to her lawful heirs. If she leaves no heirs, then to son James and his heirs, for ever.
   Remainder of estate, equally shared by son James and daughter Hannah and their heirs.
   Witnesses: John Parsons, James Baker and John Baker
   Proved 28th April 1780

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 3rd August 1780
John Sutherland, Acting Gunner of H.M.S. Cumberland , Joseph Peyton, Commander
All of his estate to his wife, Hannah of Brompton, she is executor.
Witnesses: Joseph Peyton, Thomas Dewey, Thomas Love and James Neal, Clerk
Proved 28th May 1781

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 25th January 1783
James Pack of Brompton, Gentleman
   To sister Hannah Sutherland of Brompton, widow, his houses in Prospect Row, occupied by Mr Andrews, the other by Frances Jennis, widow, also his house and 20 acres at Cooling, occupied by Thomas Smith, also household goods and furniture, plate, linen, china, monies, personal estate , upon trust, to sell furniture and goods to pay debts and funeral costs. Remainder to be invested in Public Funds and with rents from real estate and interest from investments, to be used for the maintenance and education of his son John, until he is 21. When he is 21, she will convey estate to him. If he dies pre 21, with no heirs all to Hannah Sutherland, she is executor and can use money from the estate to place John apprentice.
   Witnesses: Elizabeth Duer, William Akid and J. Simmons, Attorney of Chatham
   Proved 25th February 1783

589. Ledger on Low Moulded Stone Base

IN MEMORY OF
MR HENRY RAIN
OF THIS PARISH, YEOMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY
THE 25th 1789 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO JEMIMA DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE AND WIFE OF
MR HENRY PLANE
(OF ELTHAM, YEOMAN)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY
THE 14th 1793 AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO JEMIMA DAUGHTER OF
THOS AND MARGARET RAIN DIED
AUGUST THE 27th 1794 AGED 8 MONTHS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 21st May 1784
Henry Rain, of Gillingham, Maltster
   To his three sons, Thomas, James and Joseph, his freehold house in Gillingham, shared equally, for ever.
   To son Thomas and John Wilson the Younger, of Oterham, Hoyman, (his executors), £300 upon trust, to invest and pay interest to his wife, Mary, for life. After her death, then upon trust for their children, Thomas, James, Joseph, Jemima and Mary, equally shared. To John Wilson, £5 for his troubles as executor. Residue after payment of debts and funeral costs, to his trustees, upon trust, to dispose of and proceeds shared among his children, equally shared at 21 years. In meantime the interest to be used towards the maintenance and education of his children. In case son Thomas, for the better carrying on of his trade as a Maltster, now the testator’s business, he can make use of money bequeathed to his children, not exceeding £400. Thomas must become bound in a bond for this money, to John Wilson.
   Witnesses: Francis ( ? ), Mariner, James Read and William Jefferys
   Proved 30th July 1789

590. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO THE MEMORY
OF
MR WILLIAM DAVIS
GUN STOCK FACTOR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 12th OF FEBRUARY 1819
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS JANE DAVIS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th OF JUNE 1825
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO OF
MR WILLIAM OAKLEY
PURSER IN THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO DIED 10th OCTOBER 1844
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO JANE HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 6th FEBRUARY 1852
AGED 87 YEARS

591. Headstone

DORCAS GRIFFITHS
DIED SEPTEMBER THE 23rd 1784
AGED 63 YEARS

592. Chest Tomb

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
SAMUEL LONDON
SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH
THE 11th 1782 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MR SAMUEL LONDON
OF THIS PARISH, YEOMAN DEPARTED
THIS LIFE NOVEMBER 25th 1785
AGED 74 YEARS
MRS ANN MUNN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
SAMUEL AND ELIZABETH LONDON
DIED 7th MAY 1810 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MRS ELIZABETH RULE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
MRS ANN MUNN DIED
JULY 18th 1834 AGED 71 YEARS

Side Panel
T. RULE, GENT DIED FEB 13th 1842 AGED 81 YEARS
"Resurgam"

Side Panel
NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH
MR THOMAS RULE
SON OF THE ABOVE MRS ELIZTH RULE
DIED JULY 25th 1833 AGED 44 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 6th November 1782
Samuel London the Elder of Gillingham, Yeoman
   Real estate to son Samuel, for ever, plus £400, in trust, for the lifetime of daughter Mary wife of Thomas Munn, to pay her the interest; after her death, then the £400 and interest to be shared among his grandchildren, Samuel, Elizabeth, Robert and John Pierce, children of daughter Ann and her late husband, Robert, Thomas and Ann Munn, children of daughter Ann and Thomas Munn, in equal shares, at 21 years. To son Samuel, £400, in trust, during life of daughter Elizabeth, wife of Francis Smith, later for her children, as for daughters Mary and Ann. Residue of estate, after debts and funeral costs are paid, to son Samuel, for ever.
   Witnesses: William Twopenny, E. J. Twopenny and Henry Hill
   Proved 8th February 1786

593. Headstone and Foot Stone

RICHARD NORTH
OB 1820 AETAT 73
FRANCES NORTH
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
OB 1829 AETAT 74

594. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM ROUND, DREDGERMAN
WHO WAS DROWNED BY ACCIDENT THE
20th OF SEPT 1794 AGED 25 YEARS
"Stop, Youth and cast a serious look,
On him who slumbers here,
And when you read his history,
In pity drop a tear,
A youth cut off in early time,
By death’s untimely blow,
All pleasing hopes of him lye dead,
And buried here below,
He who was hardly in his prime,
Whose life did scarcely bloom,
By sudden death was snatched away,
His sun’s gone down ‘ere noon,
A servant diligent and true’
And careful in his trust,
Lies buried here in hope to rise,
With joy among the just"

Rear
TO
THE MEMORY OF JOHN ROUND
WHO DIED MARCH THE 1st 1806
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF JAS STRETON
AND FORMERLY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 7th 1811
AGED 38 YEARS

595. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF JOHN THOMPSON
SAIL MAKER IN SOUTH SHIELDS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 5th OF DEC
1794 IN THE 20th YEAR OF HER AGE
"Dear, loving faithful partner now farewell,
With whom it was my happiness to dwell,
With whom I was united heart with heart,
From whom it is so painful thus to part,
Yet shall the gracious hand that took thee hence,
By love divine thy absence recompense,
Prepare me for the bliss thou hast and then,
Eternity unite us both again,
JEMIMA THEIR DAUGHTER DIED IN
INFANCY

596. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
CHARLES CHELL BEDWELL
YOUNGEST SON OF
FRANCIS BEDWELL
OF BAUNTON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
WHO DIED 21st APRIL 1857
AGED 35 YEARS

597. Small Flat Stone

ANDW JOHN BUCKINGHAM
HAMBLY
CAPT R.M. LT INFY DIED JANY 1st 1857
AGED 37 YEARS
598. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY
OF ANN WIFE OF HENRY STROUD
DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER THE 13tH 1791
AGED 48 YEARS
DINAH THEIR DAUGHTER DIED JANY 1st 1782
AGED 6 MONTHS
RICHARD THEIR SON DIED AUGUST 22nd 1787
AGED 5 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
"When God cuts off the thread of life,
Then fatal death parts man and wife,
Behold thy self by me such once was I as thou,
And thou in time shall be even dust as I am now"
ALSO THE ABOVE HENRY STROUD WHO DIED
NOVEMBER THE 23rd 1804 AGED 55 YEARS
"Farewell vain world, I’ve had enough of thee,
And now am careless of what thou say’st of me,
Thy smiles I court not, nor thou frowns I fear,
My cares are past my head lies quiet here,
What faults you saw in me, take care to shun,
And look at home enough there to be done"

599. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN H LARGE
WHO DIED JULY 10th 1855 AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS B LARGE
WHO DIED IN INFANCY
ALSO ELIZABETH B LARGE
WHO DIED MARCH 2nd 1856 AGED 14 YEARS
"They sleep in Jesus and are blessed,
How sweet their slumbers are,
From suffering and from sin released,
And free’d from every care"

600. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR EDWARD FROUD
LATE OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 29th DAY OF JULY 1833
AGED 81 YEARS
"I know thou wilt bring me to the grave,
And to the house appointed for all the
Living"

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 14th April 1808
Edward Froud of Upnor, Bombadier in H. M. Royal Invalid Artillery
His land at Upnor, Frindsbury, and house, lately built for him, to his sister, Kitty Wilkins, now living with him, for ever. All personal estate and effects also to Kitty, she is executor.
Witnesses: Samuel Wilkins, John Kentsman and Charles ?
Proved 15th august 1833 Kitty Wilkins is now wife of Samuel Ferrier

601. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
MEMORY OF MARY GUTHRIE
DAUGHTER OF ALEXANDER AND
MARY GUTHRIE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 25th OF JANY 1789
AGED 19 YEARS
"Youth beware how time you spend,
You see how soon ‘tis at an end"

602. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MR WILLIAM REASON
WHO DIED 17th APRIL 1854
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd MAY 1847
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO
ELEANOR WHO DIED IN INFANCY

Prerogative of Canterbury Will, dated 15th March 1854
William Reason of Green Street, Gillingham, Master Mariner
   After debts and funeral costs are paid, to wife Eleanor, rents from his house in Green Street, lately in his own occupation and personal effects and estate, for life. After her death, , to niece Ann Eliza Anderson, subject to payment of legacies. To his half brother Henry Worsley formerly of Throwley, 19 guineas. After the death of his wife, to Elizabeth Anderson, for some years his faithful servant, £30, if she does not survive his wife, then this legacy to her sister Eleanor Mary Anderson of Halstow. George Gifford of Gad’s Hill, Gillingham and wife, Eleanor are executors.
Signs will with a mark.
   Witnesses: George Gifford, John Carter and William [Ander]son ?
   Proved 22nd June 1854 Power reserved to George Gifford

603. Ledger over Brick Vault

IN MEMORY OF
MR JOHN HOAR OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE THE 3rd 1756
IN THE 64th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE THE 5th 1763
IN THE 61st YEAR OF HER AGE
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
JOHN H MOSELEY, PURSER, R. N.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th OF APRIL 1846
AGED 44 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 18th June 1753
John Hoar of Brompton, Gentleman
   To brother Richard, his house in West Court Street, Brompton, occupied by William Thomas, for ever. To kinsman Edward Hoar, son of the above Richard, his house occupied by John Chiles, Master of the Chatham yacht, this adjoins his own house, for ever. The house adjoining the Chiles house, to Elizabeth Hoar, daughter of the late brother William, for ever.
   From the house he bought from the late Charles Dunk, Cordwainer, £4 per year to be paid to the Constable of the parish of Gillingham, and succeeding Constables, to buy bread for the poor of the parish, who do not receive alms, for ever.
   Residue of income from this house, to Ann Hoar daughter of brother William, for ever.
   To wife, his two houses, one a victualing house called "The Plow", occupied by Pierce Onion ? and the other by Thomas Bennowell, both in West Court Street, for ever.
   To trusty friend William Taylor of Brompton, £5; to his wife all other real estate, for life, after her death, to persons entitled ?,personal estate, ready money, investments, beds, linen, woollen, brass, copper, etc., to wife for ever. Wife and William Taylor are executors.
   Signs will with a mark
   Witnesses: George Garth, Thomas Willson and John Holden
   Proved 8th July 1756

604. Headstone

TO
THE MEMORY OF MARTHA WIFE OF
JAMES MOSELEY OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 29th DAY OF
JUNE 1800 AGED 56 YEARS
"Now my dear wife’s at ease and rest within this silent grave,
Her soul’s no doubt is with the blest, let fruitless sorrow wane,
My loss, I hope is her great gain, let no rude hand annoy,
Her dust now sleeps exempt from pain, in hopes of future joy"
ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES MOSELEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS TRANSITORY LIFE THE
23rd DAY OF AUGUST 1804 AGED 65 YEARS
"In lifeless clay we here remain,
Each in a ?????? narrow bound,
In hopes to meet with life again,
When the last trump shall shake the ground"

605. Headstone and Foot Stone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF ROBERT NEWNHAM
WHO DIED THE 10th OF NOV 1831
AGED 61 YEARS
"She was a sincere Christian,
Saved by divine grave through,
Faith in Christ, in death she
Was resigned and triumphant,
Thanks be to God who giveth,
Us the victory through our Lord
Jesus Christ"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT NEWNHAM
WHO DIED THE 16th OF APRIL 1839
AGED 70 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 5th September 1838
To Robert Newnham of Gad’s Hill, Gillingham, Caulker
   Good friend, John Carter of Layfield, Gillingham, Baker and Richard Dunn, Shipwright of Layfield, his three freehold houses at Gad’s Hill, occupied by himself and John and Thomas Cook, upon trust, to sell and to hold proceeds upon trust. They are to sell his personal estate, except body linen, which goes to his brothers William and Benjamin, equally shared. To his two brothers, £10 each, £10 each also to nephews Edward Newnham of Gillingham, Shipwright and George Newnham of Gillingham, Carpenter, nieces Jane Baure and Clara Baure.
   To John Carter and Richard Dunn, £5 each. Residue shared by sister Betsy Stevens of Stoke in ( ? ), Devon, widow and late wife’s nephew Richard ( ? ) Jacob of Samuel Street, Commercial Road, Middlesex, Letter Carrier in the G.P.O., shared equally.
   Witnesses: J. Stephens of Chatham, Solicitor and John Cook of Gillingham, Dredgerman.

Affidavit 15th August 1839
John Stephens sworn, confirms will same he and others witnessed, in testator’s presence, after he had signed will.
   Proved 16th August 1839

606. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD JACOB
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT 16th
1805 AGED 56 YEARS
"Time swept by his o’er whelming tide,
My faithful partner from my side,
And you of yours depriv’d may be,
As unexpected as me,
Death soon will end all mortal love,
So fix your hearts on things above"
LEFT SURVIVING 3 SONS AND 3 DAUS
VIZ FRANCES, MARY, RICHARD
ANN, ISAAC AND ABRAHAM

607. Small Cross

C. B. A. C.
DIED
JULY
20th
1858
ONE DAY

608. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND ANN HUTTON
WHO DIED VERY DEEPLY TO BE LAMENTED
APRIL 2nd 1841
AGED 4 ½ YEARS
ALSO TO
MRS FRANCES GRAY
GRANDMOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 10th 1837
AGED 76 YEARS
HER LIFE WAS SPENT IN THE PRACTISE
OF EVERY CHRISTIAN VIRTUE
AND HER END WAS PEACE

609. Headstone and Two Foot Stones

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH FULLER
WHO DIED JANUARY 6th 1828
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO HANNAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM HOSKINGS
AND SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 29th 1840
AGED 73 YEARS
"Boast not thyself of tomorrow for thou,
Knoweth not what a day may bring forth"
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM HOSKINGS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 7th 1850
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO JOHN FULLER HOSKINGS
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN INFANCY

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 13th July 1831
William Hoskings of Chatham, Labourer
   To wife Hannah, all household goods and furniture, plate, glass, china, beds, clothes and all monies, after payment of debts and funeral costs, for life. After her death, to sons and daughters, William, Charles, John, Sarah, Hannah and Maria Hoskings, equally shared.
   Wife and Thomas Hodge of Chatham, Labourer, are executors.
   Witnesses: George Piquenet of Chatham and Thomas Dearl ? of Chatham.
   Proved 11th November 1850. Testator was late of Gillingham and a depositor in Chatham Savings Bank. Wife Hannah and Thomas Hodge died in testator’s lifetime, administration granted to son John.

610. Ledger over Low Stone Vault

HERE REST THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
CHARLES EUSTACE MAC DONNEL
CAPTAIN AND BREVET MAJOR
IN HER MAJESTY’S 29th REGIMENT OF INFANTRY
FIFTH SON OF REV RICHARD MAC DONNEL
PROVOST OF TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN
BORN 17th AUGUST 1823
HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY THROUGHOUT THE CAMPAIGNS
OF THE SUTLEJ AND THE PUNJAUB
AND FOUGHT IN THE BATTLES OF
FEROZESHAH AND SOBRAON
CHILLIANWALL AND GOAJERAT
HE DIED AT CHATHAM ON 5th AUGUST 1853
IN THE HOPE AND FEAR OF LORD JESUS
"I heard a voice from heaven saying,
Unto me, "Write from henceforth blessed,
Are the dead which die in the Lord,
Even so saith the spirit, for they rest from
Their labours"" Rev xiv 13

611. Ledger over Brick Vault

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
HENRY JOHN MAITLAND
WHO DIED AT CHATHAM
ON THE 13th DAY OF OCTOBER 1850
AGED 10 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
ELDEST CHILD OF
CAPTAIN A. C. ANDERSON 86th FOOT
MAJOR OF BRIGADE QUEEN’S TROOPS
MADRAS, EAST INDIES
"Blessed are the dead which die,
In the Lord" Rev 14 Chap 13 Verse

612. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN HINDES THE SON OF
LIEUT JOHN HINDES SPARKS
R. N. AND SARAH HARPER
HIS WIFE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 10th OF JULY 1816 AGED 13 YEARS

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M.I.S NOS. 613 TO 672 OF ST MAGDALENE CHURCH, GILLINGHAM TRANSCRIBED BY D.L. WILLIAMS FROM A LISTINGS BY CAPTAIN CONNOLLY R.E. IN 1862

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Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary Magdalene Church, Gillingham recorded in 1862 by
Captain Connolly, Royal Engineers. Concise Wills and other notes added by D.E. Williams 2015.

M.I.s numbers 613 to 689 Interior of Church

613. Ledger, West End, Centre Aisle

FRANCIS ROBT SMITH ESQ.
DIED ON THE 31st JANUARY 1830
AGED 83 YEARS
ELIZABETH SMITH
HIS WIFE
DIED ON THE 20th MAY 1831
AGED 78 YEARS
FRANCIS SMITH ESQ.
DIED ON THE 1st JULY 1833
AGED 55 YEARS
MORTON SECOND SON OF
JAMES SMITH ESQ.
AND GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
FRANCIS AND ELIZABETH
DIED 17th OCTOBER 1835
IN THE 22nd YEAR OF HIS AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 27th June 1833
Francis Smith of Brompton, Esquire
To Sarah Hugill, if she is in his service at his death, £200. Brother James Smith is executor and residuary legatee.
Witnesses: John Anderson, M.D., Rochester and Francis Hooper, Gentleman, Gillingham
Proved 9th July 1833

614. Ledger, Centre Aisle

HANNAH [ ] SMYTH
DIED [ ] 1786
AGED [21 or 24] YEARS

615. Ledger, North of Centre Aisle

HERE LIETH BURYED THE BODY OF
WILLIAM MANSER THE YOUNGER
SON OF RICHARD MANSER
OF THE PARISH OF GILLINGHAM, GENT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
FIRST DAY OF APRIL ANNO
DOM 1653 BEING AGED 42 YEARS

616. Ledger, Centre Aisle

M [ ] C
DIED THE 23rd OF AUGUST 1801
AGED [ ] YEARS

617. Small Stone, Centre Aisle

J. D.
1778

618. Ledger, Centre Aisle

FRANCES FENNELL
DIED THE 11th OF JULY 1793
AGED 22 YEARS
FRANCES WIFE OF
JOHN FENNELL GENT AND
MOTHER OF THE AFORESAID FRANCES
DIED THE 18th OF JULY 1793
AGED 52 YEARS

619. Ledger, Centre Aisle

[HERE LIES]
[IN]TERR’D YE BODY OF
[THOMAS] [HAR]MAN OF THIS [PARISH]
[WHO] [D]PARTED THIS LIFE
[   ] [FEB] 1709 AGED 63 YEARS
[WILLIAM] [H]ARMAN OF THIS [PARISH]
[WHO] [D]EPARTED THIS LIFE [MARCH]
1709 AGED 57 YEARS
[THO]MAS HARMAN
WHO DEPARTED [THIS LIFE]
[    ] JANUARY 1729
[AGED] [    ]6 YEARS
THOS [HARMAN] WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE FEB YE 24th 1742
[AGED] [   ] YEARS

Deanery of Shoreham Wills, dated 9th May 1690 and 3rd July 1714
Thomas Harman of Gillingham, Blacksmith
   All real estate to son, Thomas and his heirs. In default of heirs, to testator’s brother, William of Gillingham, Blacksmith, for ever, also £10. Residue to son Thomas. Brother William is executor until Thomas is 21.
   Witnesses: John Lacock, John Featherstone and Francis Brooks
   Proved 20th April 1710

Thomas Harman of Gillingham, Yeoman
   All real estate and Smith’s forge in Gillingham, lately occupied by John Snoath, Mariner, with 15 acres of land, known as Bartrupp’s Farm of Queen Downs in Gillingham, now in his own occupation. Alao his two houses near Blacksole Pond in Gillingham, one empty, the other occupied by Richard Haford; his other house near Grange Orchard in Gillingham, lately occupied by William Nightingale ; also his house in East Lane in Maidstone, occupied by Mr Robins, to his wife, Mary, for her life. After her death, the house and Smith’s forge, to daughter, Jane Harman, for ever. The house in Maidstone and house in Gillingham, occupied by Mr Nightingale, after wife’s death, to daughter Elizabeth, for ever. Also, after wife’s death, Bartrupp’s Farm or Queen Downs, to son Robert, for ever, and his two houses at Blacksole Pond to daughter Mary, for ever.
   Residue to wife, Mary, she is executor.
   Witnesses: William Valence, Stephen Elve and Richard Sheafe
   Proved February 1729

620. Ledger, Centre Aisle

BENEATH THIS STONE
ARE INTERRED THE REMAINS
OF
RHODA LUCY MARIA
WIFE OF
THOMAS ALLEYNE MAYNARD
ESQ
OF THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS
SHE DIED
ON THE 30th OF FEBRUARY 1819
AGED 30 YEARS

621. Ledger, Centre Aisle

.HERE LYETH INTERR’D THE BODY OF
MR WILLIAM ACWORTH
WHO DIED DECEM [26th or 29th] 17[11]
AGED 37 YEARS

622. Brass on Ledger Centre Aisle

HIS JACET DOMINUS JOHANNES BREGGE VICARIUS DE
GYLLYNGHAM CUJUS ANIME PROPICIETUR DEUS. AMEN

623. Black Ledger, Centre Aisle (Most of this was hidden in Connolly’s day, he only had the left edge.
The ledger is under a long, fixed carpet, so I was unable to get all of the inscription)

[SACRED TO THE MEMORY]
OF THE REV. JOHN JENKINSON, M.A.
WHO DIED [THE] [27th] MAY 1780
IN THE SIXTY FOURTH YEAR OF HIS AGE
HAVING BEEN [VICAR] FOR
TWENTY [SEVEN] YEARS, OF THIS PARISH
ALSO
OF HIS YOUNGEST SON [BROX]HOLM JENKINSON
CAPT. IN THE 98th [REGT.] OF FOOT WHO FELL
A VICTIM TO THE FATE [    ] [IN THE] 21st YEAR
OF HIS AGE [    ] COMPANY
AS MARINES ON BOARD [H.M. SHIP] [    ]FORD IN THE
EAST INDIES [    ] DAY OF JULY 1782
FOR HIS GALLANT [    ] [IN] A FORMER
ACTION OFF THE ISLAND [OF] [    ]OYES ON THE 16th
DAY OF APRIL 1781 [    ] THE HONOUR OF
RECEIVING THE THANKS OF HIS COMMANDING
OFFICER IN [    ] ORDERS
ALSO
ANNE RELICT OF THE REV JOHN JENKINSON
AND DAUGHTER OF THE REV EDWARD DERBY
WHO DIED THE 12th OF DECEMBER 1792
IN THE 60th YEAR OF HER AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th May 1778
Rev John Jenkinson
   Wife Anne and sons, John, Edward and Broxholm are executors.
To his wife, for life, as long as she remains his widow, an annuity of £150, this comes from his properties in Lincolnshire. Also to his wife, £200. After her death or remarriage, this property ? to his three sons, equally shared, for ever. All his plate, linen, woollen, china, pewter, brass, bedding, household stuff, to wife.
   Residue of money, investments, debts, personal estate, not already bequeathed, his debts and funeral costs being first paid, to his sons, equally divided. He has advanced money to his sons to buy commissions in the army for John and Broxholm and to start Edward in business; this money to be taken as part of his residuary estate. If any of his sons receive more than the money already advanced, they are to pay back to his estate the surplus, before any division is made, so as to make them all equal.
   Witnesses: William Twopenny, Junior, Daniel Bensted and Rachel Colville
   Proved 12th June 1780 Power reserved to widow Anne and sons John and Broxholm.

The 98th Regiment in which Broxholm served, was the second raising of 1780 and it was disbanded in 1785 and raised again later. In June 1782 it was engaged in the Battle of Arnee in India. In 1781 it was at Bombay. Broxholm was probably in charge of a group of the 98th who were serving as temporary substitutes for Royal Marines on board a Royal Navy ship, when he died. East Indies was generally used for India.

624. Tablet on Wall

IN A VAULT NEAR THIS PLACE ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF THE VENERABLE AND REVEREND
HOUSTONNE RADCLIFFE, D.D.
ARCHDEACON AND PREBENARY OF CANTERBURY
SUBDEAN OF WELLS, RECTOR OF ICKHAM
FORMERLY FELLOW OF BRASEN NOSE COLLEGE, OXFORD
BY WHICH SOCIETY HE WAS PRESENTED
TO THE VICARAGE OF THIS PARISH
IN THE YEAR 1780
HE MARRIED MARY ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
THE REVEREND JOHN GOOCH, D.D. PREBENDARY
OF ELY BY WHOM HE LEFT NO ISSUE
HE DIED APRIL 8th 1822
HAVING NEARLY COMPLETED HIS 84th YEAR
HE DIRECTED BY HIS WILL THE FOLLOWING TEXTS
"Every man’s work shall be made manifest,
For the day shall declare it" 1Cor 13
" Be not high minded, but fear" Rom x 120

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 22nd February 1815
Houston Radcliffe, Doctor of Divinity, Archdeacon of Canterbury, Vicar of Gillingham
   Gives detailed instructions for his monument and inscription.
   To wife Mary, the property settled on her by an agreement made at their marriage, dated 10th October [     ], and £100 stock in 3% Consolidated Annuities, which was hers before their marriage, and books she owned before marriage, which were given to her by her late father, also his own books to the value of £50 and clock which was her father’s.
   To nephew John Radcliffe, Rector of Limehouse and Vicar of Doddington and Teynham, other books, globes and mathematical and philosophical instruments. After wife’s death, his plate to nephew Rev John, except that coming from his wife’s father, which she can dispose of as she thinks fit, except silver coffee pot and salver which is embossed with Radcliffe arms, this goes, after her death, to Thomas Hayward Radcliffe, grandson of his brother, Alexander of Wigan, to whom it once belonged.
His chariot horses, if he has any at his death, and household furniture and live and dead farm stock to his wife, as she might choose, the rest to be sold and proceeds to pay his debts and funeral costs. After her death, residue to be divided into three parts, one part for Ann Radcliffe, daughter of late nephew John, the other two parts to nephew Rev John Radcliffe.
   To nephew Thomas, brother of the Rev John Radcliffe, an annuity of £30, for life from his 3% Consolidated Annuities, after wife’s death.
   To Rev John Radcliffe, his gold watch; to nephew Thomas Radcliffe, his gold repeating watch; to god daughter, Ann daughter of Rev John Radcliffe, £100, after wife’s death; also after wife’s death, £100 to the Charity for Widows and Orphans of Clergymen in the Diocese of Canterbury, £100 to the Kent and Canterbury Hospital and £100 each to the Hospital of St. John, Northgate, Canterbury and St Nicholas, Harbledown.
   To each of his servants who have been with him at least three years and are with him at his death, two years wages in addition to wages due. To his other servants wages to the end of the year in which he dies.
   His manuscript sermons and other manuscripts to be burnt. To his successor as archdeacon of Canterbury, the box he inherited from his predecessor labelled Archdeacon Cantuar, 1734 and mahogany drawers he bought to receive writings which belong to that office.
   His wife, nephew Rev John Radcliffe and Ann Radcliffe, daughter of the late John Radcliffe, are executors.
   Witnesses: H. J. Palmer and Daniel Bensted
   Proved 12th June 1822

625. Oval White Marble Tablet, South Wall of Chancel

NEAR THIS PLACE
ARE INTERRED THE REMAINS OF
MRS MARY PIGOT
DAUGHTER OF GEORGE PIGOT
OF BUNISHALL IN THE COUNTY
PALANTINE OF CHESTER, ESQ AND
SISTER OF THE PRESENT INCUMBENT
FRANCIS PIGOT M.A.
SHE DYED THE 6th OF NOV 1732
IN THE 44th YEAR OF HER AGE

626. White Marble Tablet, with Arms, North Wall of Chancel

M. S.
FRANCISCI PHILIPS
QUEM IN AGRO HEREFORDENSI STIRPE HONESTA NATUM
ACADEMIA OXONIENSIS SUSCEPIT
FOVIT BONIS LITERIS IMBUIT SODALITIO ADSCRIPSIT
GRADU DEINDE MAGISTRALI IN ARTIBUS INSIGNITUM
HUJUSCE ECCLESIAE GUBERNACULO
(COMMUNI SUFFRAGIO ADMOVIT)
COLLEGIUM AEANASENSE
SED PASTOREM GREGI NONDUM SATIS NOTUM
(SI INNOTUISSET CERTE DESLENDUM)
INIMICA SEBRIS ABSTULIT
SPESQUE MULTORUM ET PRECES ILLUSIT
OBIIT 22nd SEPTEMBRIS ANNO DOMINI 1679
AETATIS 30

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 12th September 1679
Francis Phillips, Master of Arts, Fellow of Brase Nose College, Oxford, Vicar of Gillingham
   To Brasenose College, place of his education, £10. To Priscilla Cooke, his aunt, 40 shillings; each of his brothers and sisters, and brother in law and sisters in law, 40 shillings; to sister Judith Phillips an additional £10 and his plate and beds and linen; to nieces, Olive Browne and Mary Boulder, £10 each; to friends, Dr John Fitzwilliam and James Upton, 20 shillings each; to godson, Francis Phillips, son of Dr Stephen Phillips and Mary Phillips, (brother and sister in law), all his books and house in Ledbury, Herefordshire, occupied by Francis Hall, with orchard and barn and 3 acres, for ever. Also to Francis, at 24 years, house in Ledbury, occupied by James Haite ? and orchard adjoining his aunt Wyld’s house, also milk house and 9 acres, (Longmere Field), all these left to testator by his father, Stephen Phillips. If Francis Phillips dies pre 24, then all to Robert Phillips son of Dr Stephen Phillips, at 24, for ever. If Robert Phillips dies pre 24, then to John, another son of Dr Stephen Phillips at 24, if he dies pre 24, then to all his siblings at 24, equally shared; if they all die pre 24, the to their father, Stephen. Brother Stephen is executor.
   Witnesses: Allington Payneter, William Milles and mark of Christopher Turke
   Proved October 1679

627. Ledger, North Chancel

UNDERNEATH
LYETH ANNE
DAUGHTER OF MR JAMES TAPLEY
LATE OF STROOD IN THIS COUNTY
AND WIFE OF JOHN SIMMONS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 18th OF APRIL 1751
AGED 37 YEARS
SHE LEFT ISSUE BY HER SAID HUSBAND
SIX SONS AND FOUR DAUGHTERS
VIZ JAMES, JOHN, ANN, MARY,
ELIZABETH AND TAPLEY
HERE ALSO LIETH MR JOHN SIMMONS
WHO DIED OCT 29th 1766 AGED 57 YEARS

628. Ledger, North Chancel

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS SARAH DICE WIFE OF
CAPT. THOMAS DICE R. N.
AND DAUGHTER OF
SAMUEL AND CATHERINE BAKER
OF DARLAND
WHO DURING A SHORT BUT USEFUL LIFE PERFORMED
ALL THE DUTIES OF A DAUGHTER, WIFE AND MOTHER
IN A MOST EXEMPLARY MANNER
DIED 20th MARCH 1818 AGED 26 YEARS
UNDER THIS STONE ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF
MR ROBERT BAKER
WHO DIED ON THE 26th OF JUNE 1823
OF A PULMONARY CONSUMPTION
ON HIS PASSAGE FROM NAPLES
AGED 21
"Accept Dear Shade this tributary tear,
That mourns thy exit from a world like this,
Forgive the wish that would detain thee here,
And keep thee longer from the Realms of Bliss"

629. Marble Tablet, North Chancel

"Didat Servata Fides"
HIS JACET ANTHONIUS PAYNETER DE EST
COURT GENEROSUS FILIV& HAERES GVILI
ELMI PAYNETER DE TWYDALL ARMIGERIA QUI
QUIDEM ANTHONIUS ACCEPIT SIBI UXOREM
KATHERINAM FILIAM NATU MINIMAM ET UNAM
EX HERIDIBUS ROBERTI HARRIS ARMIGERI
UNIUS MAGISTORUM CURIAE CANCELLARIAE
OBIIT AUTEM DICTUS ANTHONIUS QUINTO
DIE MARTII ANNO DOMINI 1613 ANNOQUE AETATIS
SUAE 57 ET REIQUIT GULIELMUM
PAYNETER UNICUM FILIUM ET HEREDEM
MODO SUPERSTITEM

630. Low Altar Tomb, Black Marble Top with Arms, South Chancel

HERE LYETH BURYED YE BODYES OF WILLIAM HAYWARD
OF GRANCH, GENT WHO DYED IN YE 94th YEAR OF HIS
AGED YE XXVI OF MARCH 1612 AND ALICE HAWARD HIS
WIFE YE DAUGHTER OF THOMAS CLYVE, GENT WHO LYKE
WISE DECEASED YE LI YEAR OF HER AGE YE XX OF DECEMB
1610 WHO LYVED TOGETHER 34 YEARS & LEFT BEHIND
THEM 2 SONNES SAMUEL & THOMAS & ON DAUGHTER ABIGAIL

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 21st January 1610 (1611)
William Hayward of Grange, Gillingham, Gentleman
   Desires to be buried in the South Chancel of Gillingham church, (Grange Chancel)
   His monument to record fact that he was the heir of Stephen Hayward of Hartie, (Harty, Sheppey). To the poor who attend his funeral, £4, to be distributed by his executors. To the poor of St Thomas the Apostle, Hartie, 40 shillings; to the poor of   ?   and Leysdown, 10 shillings; to the preacher who conducts his funeral, 10 shillings.
   To sons Samuel all his household stuff at his house at Hartie called Hickmaires?, also his mill at Hartie. To son Thomas all household stuff at Grange, except plate and all his sheep and kine and one good gelding for riding, also £300; to daughter Abigail, wife of William Fround, 200 marks?, after her death to her children; to the wife of William Harborne, 20 shillings; to Thomas Knott, 20 shillings; to the wife of William Thomas, 10 shillings; to the wife of Richard Lewston, 10 shillings; to godson William    ? , 10 shillings; to William Emerie, 6 shillings; to godson William Gisborne, 10 shillings; to Elizabeth Hayward, daughter of son Stephen, a silver cup on day of marriage and an annuity of of 20 shillings, for life; to Elizabeth and Mary Greestreet, daughters of Abraham of Hartie, 40 shillings each; to Elizabeth Witcherlie, £4; to William Bridget, his godson, 6 shillings; to Edward Peters, his man, £5, if with him at death; to maid Marie Jarves, as before, £5; to servant John Wooding, sa before, £4; to john England, his shepherd, as before, £6 6s 8d.
   To son Samuel his lease from Mr Howe on land in Sheapie, (Sheppey).
   Residue of goods and chattels, after debts and funeral costs are paid, to son Samuel, who is executor.

Codicil 4th March 1611 (1612)
   The £300 to his daughter Abigail is cancelled; she is to have £200. Son Thomas to have all the land at Grange which is to be stock to the sum of £300, formerly given to Thomas, executor to pay Thomas £100 and residue of the £300. His two sons share his plate. To servant Mary Brisenden £3, if with him at death
Signs with a mark
   Witnesses: Barham Potman and Baptiste Tufton
   Proved 4th April 1613

631. Ledger, South Chancel

HERE LYETH CAPTAINE THO
HEWARD (HAYWARD) LORD OF THE MANOR
OF GRENCH TO WCH THIS CHANCEL
APPERTAYNETH WHO DYED
THE 28th DAY OF APRIL 1637

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 10th June 1629
Thomas Hayward of Grange, Gentleman
   To the poor of Gillingham £50, executor to buy land and use rent, (£4 5s 4d per annum) for benefit of the poor. (This £50 bought Lidsing Farm but tenant Henry Jowles did not pay any money to the charity until 1657, the last payment was in 1744, after which it lapsed.)
   To William Hayward, son of his nephew, Samuel, his Copris House in Gillingham, he is to pay the annual rent to kinsmen, Philip and Thomas Frowde, until the lease, from the Earl of Montgomery expires.
   To daughter Ann all moveable goods and furniture, also a chain of pearls, (100) and chain of jewels, which belonged to his sister, Maria ?
   To kinsman William Hayward a house called Diggins Farm in Gillingham, occupied by Richard Fuller, for ever. To daughter Ann residue of his houses in Gillingham and Rainham, for ever. If Ann dies without lawful issue, then to kinsman William Hayward, for ever.
   His good friends Henry Sanford of Bobbing, Gentleman to see to the maintenance and education of daughter Ann, at £30 per annum until she is ten and £40 per annum to 18 years or day of marriage, this from his lands, paid by his executor.
   Good friends Valentine P ? t of London and Henry Jowles of Gillingham, are Overseers of will, they to help bring up and educate Ann while she is a minor.
   Witnesses: John Philpott, John Parrie and Thomas Philpott

632. Ledger, South Chancel

CLARE GOULDING MOTHER OF
HENRY JOWLES ESZQUIRE WHO WAS
BURIED THE 11th DAY OF NOVEMBER
1631 TO WHOM DEATH WAS
HER GREAT ADVANTAGE

633. Ledger with Arms, South Chancel

THE MEMORIALL OF THE JUST
SHALL BE BLESSED CHRYSAGON
JOWLES AUGUST 27th 1648
FROM THE WOMBE TO THE TOMBE
BY MOORE JOWLES

634. Ledger, South Chancel

JOHN GOVLDING THE ONLY SONNE
OF HENRY GOVLDING GENT WHICH
HEE HAD BY HIS FIRST WIFE CLARE
GOVLDING WAS BURYED THE [ ]
DAY OF FEBRUARY 1625

635. Small Ledger, South Chancel

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE AND SARAH
TWIN DAUGHTERS OF
JOHN AND SARAH TAYLOR
OF GRANGE FARM IN THIS PARISH
THE FORMER DIED 31st JANUARY 1835
AGED 5 DAYS
AND THE LATTER 5th SEPTEMBER 1835
AGED 10 DAYS
ALSO EMMA THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 11th JANUARY 1837
AGED 5 MONTHS
ALSO JOHN EDWIN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 23rd JULY 1839
AGED 4 MONTHS

636. Coloured Marble Tablet, with Arms, South Chancel

DEATH HATH ADDED TO THE ORNAMENTS
OF THIS PLACE THE BLESSED MEMORIALLS
OF
MRS ANN HAWARD THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOS HAWARD OF GRANCH IN THIS
PARISH ESQ DAUGHTER AND COHEIRE
OF MR RICHARD ODELL DESCENDED
FROM THE AUNTIENT FAMILY OF THE
ODELLS OF ODELL IN BEDFORDSHIRE
SHE HAD ISSUE ONLY A DAUGHTER AND
DEPARTED THIS MORTAL LIFE THE
FIFTH OF OCTOBER 1628 TO WHOSE
REMEMBRANCE HER MOST AFFECTIONATE
HUSBAND HATH CONSECRATED THIS
MONUMENT

637. Small black Ledger, Cross Aisle near West End

THOS NEAL AGED
54 DIED DEC 10th
1739

638. Small Square Stone

MRS HANNAH
RADFORD DIED
FEB YE 3rd 1747
AGED 60 YEARS

639. Small Square Stone

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
MRS JEMIMA FREARNE WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY
THE XXXI [ ] AGED [ ]XI
YEARS
WHO WAS THE MOTHER
OF MR THO[MAS] [FREARNE] ?

640. Large Ledger, Under Organ, North West Angle of Church

TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF
JOHN WARD ESQ (LATE OF SHEERNESS)
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF NENETTER LETITIA WARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 6th OF MARCH 1855
AGED 59 YEARS
THE REMAINS OF THE ABOVE NAMED NENETTER LETITIA WARD
ARE DEPOSITED IN A VAULT AT THE ENTRANCE TO THIS CHURCH
ALSO
MISS NENETTER ANN ANGELINA WARD
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 13th DAY OF SEPTEMBER
AGED 18 YEARS

641. Ledger near Entrance from Vestry, North Aisle

MR
[GOD]REY ? BRETT
[WHO DIED JUNE [    ] AGED 75
YEARS
[ALSO] THE BODY OF
MR
[JOH]N ? BRETT
WHO DIED THE [    ]th OF
[       ] [    ]4 AGED [ ] YEARS

642. Ledger, North Aisle

THOMAS COLBY
ESQ
DIED YE 6th OF MARCH 1750 AGED 78
YEARS
ALSO THE BODY OF
MRS
ELIZTH COLBY
HIS WIFE
DIED YE 16th OF OCTOBER 1758
AGED [ ] YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 1st January 1750
Thomas Colby of Gillingham, Gentleman
   His executors to lay out £1,000 in Public Funds, in trust, to pay the interest to his wife, Elizabeth, for life. Afer her death, to pay to daughter Ann Swann, wife of John, Surgeon, for life. After her death, to pay to her children by her late husband Dr Samuel Bradt at 21 or marriage, if daughters.
   An indenture between himself and daughter Elizabeth on the 1st part and Samuel Atkins of Portsmouth of the 2nd part, in consideration of his daughter’s marriage to Atkins, means the executors will lay out £600 into Public Funds and the sum of £400, likewise invested, to pay his wife for life and after her death to pay interest from the £400 to "daughter Atkins", for life. After wife’s death, in trust, for her children, they to share equally the £400 at 21. If there are no children then the £400 to daughter Elizabeth; if Elizabeth died in her husband’s lifetime or that of his wife, leaving no children, then the £400 to son Thomas, daughters Ann Swann and Henrietta Brett wife of Captain Piercy Brett, equally shared.
   At the wedding of Henrietta, he agreed to pay Captain Brett, after death of testator’s wife, £1,000, this is the full part of his daughter’s portion, hence there is no further provision for her in his will.
   To son Thomas £500 after his mother’s death. To his wife, all jewels, books, household goods, plate, linen, furniture and pictures. All real estate and residue of personal estate, after debts and funeral costs are paid also to wife. Wife and son Thomas are executors.
   Witnesses: Anthony Nott, Thomas Ingram and Thomas Pickfatt ?

Codicil 1st January 1751
   If his wife survives him, son Thomas to have all his manuscripts and printed books and papers in his closet in the back room, and those in his escritoire that relate to naval affairs. All pictures both stone (sculpture ?) and painting, the two carved stones, weather glass and medals in his common parlour. He had bequeathed to son Thomas £500, now gives an extra £300, after his mother’s death. As a token to son in law Captain Brett, he is to have his ship picture hanging over the mantel piece in best chamber.
   No witnesses

Affidavit 12th March1751
   Piercy Brett the Elder of Chatham, Gentleman and Newland Rice of Chatham, Gentleman are sworn. They were well acquainted with the testator and confirm codicil is in his hand and that the signature is the testator’s.
   Proved 15th March 1751

643. Ledger, North Aisle

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
MORRIS CARPENTER
GENT FIRST CLERK TO THE
CLERK OF THE CHEQUE AT
CHATHAM WHO WAS
SON OF JAMES CARPENTER
GENT FORMER CLERK OF
THE CHEQUE AT SHEERNESS
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
17th DAY OF MAY 1724
AGED 48 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 14th March 1724
Morris Carpenter of Chatham, Gentleman
   Unusually, no religious preamble.
   To kinsman, Morris Ham son of Richard Ham, of Chatham, Painter, £100 and interest at 21 years. To Thomas Parmeter of Chatham, his two horses, now in the marshes near Cliffe. To friends, Thomas Button of Gillingham, Sail Maker and William Hinds of Chatham, Shipwright, £20 each for their troubles as his executors and trustees.
   Rest and residue of personal estate, ready money, investments, South Sea Annuities, wages, rings, plate, jewels, etc, after debts and funeral costs are paid, to his trustees, upon trust. They will, from time to time, during the joint lives of [      ] Kiffling of Deptford, Caulker and Elizabeth his wife, pay them the best interest possible from the residue funds. If Elizabeth survives her husband the residue fund to be transferred to her. If she dies before her husband then the income towards their children’s maintenance and education, until they are 21 or married if female, equally shared. If Elizabeth dies before her husband and leaves no children, then to the children of Richard Ham. Trustees to see that he is "handsomely and decently interred".
   Witnesses: Francis Warner and John Robinson
   Proved 25th June 1724

644. Small Ledger, South Aisle

HERE LIETH THE BODY
OF MR
GEORGE WILLM WHITE
LATE MASTER CAULKER
OF HIS MAJESTY’S DOCK
YARD AT CHATHAM HE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th OF NOVEMBER 1763
AGED 42 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated12th November 1763
George William White, Master Caulker of H.M. Dockyard, Chatham
   To brother Richard, his copyhold estate in Hayes, Middlesex, for ever and 1 shilling. To niece Susannah Saunders Dale, Spinster, £30; to nephew, William Dale, £10; to niece Susannah Puddifant, daughter of his late sister, Susannah, £10.
   Residue of estate, including wages due to his apprentices and household furniture and goods, after payment of debts and funeral costs, to his sister, Magdalena Sarah White of Chatham, Spinster, who with Robert Woodriff of Sheerness is executor.
   Witnesses: John Johnson, Henry Smith and Joseph Hawkings
   Proved 22nd November 1763

645. Small White Tablet on Black Ground, near South Entrance

IN A VAULT BENEATH ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
ADMIRAL SIR ROBERT BARLOW
KNIGHT GRAND CROSS OF THE MOST HONOURABLE
MILITARY ORDER OF THE BATH
WHO DIED ON THE 11th DAY OF MAY 1843
IN THE 86th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO OF ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED ON THE 17th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1817
IN THE 60th YEAR OF HER AGE
BELOVED, HONOURED, LAMENTED
"If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them,
Also which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with him"
1 Thess iv 14

Floor near South Entrance

Ledger with Barlow Arms

ENTRANCE
TO THE
VAULT

Across South Aisle in Large Letters

BARLOW

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 6th June 1838
Sir Robert Barlow, K.C.B., rear Admiral, Archbishop’s Precincts, Canterbury
   An indenture dated 30th September 1811, between George Byng, Esq, afterwards the Right Honourable, George Viscount Torrington, deceased, of the first part, himself of the second part and daughter Frances, now Viscountess Torrington and himself of the third part and William Barlow, Esq and Rev Thomas Barlow of the fourth part, being the marriage settlement between George Byng and daughter Frances. By this settlement he is to pay William Barlow and Thomas Barlow, or their executors, £2,000.
   His daughter Elizabeth and son Rev William, his executors will pay this money.
   To daughter Caroline Dashwood, £2,000 according to her marriage settlement with her late husband, Charles Dashwood. To daughter Maria, £6,000 3% annuities and all his musical instruments and music books. All other books to be equally shared between Maria and Elizabeth. Also to Maria his shares in the Royal Naval Annuitant Society, "from the nomination of my daughter Hilare, Countess Dowager Nelson" and of daughter Maria as" my annuitants". Also to Maria, the benefits of a Government Annuity of £50 and sixpence, for life. To son William, £50, to son Robert and daughter Hilare, £50 each.
   Two years wages in addition to wages due to his servants, John Neate and Rebecca Cliffe, if they are still with him. One year’s wages to other servants still with him.
   To daughter Elizabeth, after debts and funeral costs are paid, all household goods and furniture, plate, linen, china, monies, wines, pictures, jewels, effects and personal estate, absolutely. Daughter Elizabeth and son William are executors.
   Witnesses: Thomas Starr and John Starr, Solicitor, Canterbury

Affidavit 27th May 1843
   John Starr is sworn, confirms that testator signed will in presence of witnesses and they signed in his presence.
   Proved 1st June 1843

646. Small Plain White Marble Tablet, South Wall

ELIZABETH TOWSEY
DIED 21st MARCH 1823 AGED 66 YEARS
THIS TABLET IS
ERECTED BY THE FAMILY OF
ADMIRAL SIR ROBERT BARLOW K C B
AS A TESTIMONY OF RESPECT
TO HER MEMORY
AND AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HER
FAITHFUL AND AFFECTIONATE SERVICES
DURING A PERIOD OF 36 YEARS

647. White Marble Oval on Conical Block, South Wall, Near South Door

IN MEMORY OF
MARTHA
WIFE OF JOHN MADGSHON, ESQ
MASTER ATTENDANT
OF
HIS MAJESTY’S DOCK YARD AT CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th DECR 1803
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN MADGSHON, ESQ
WHO DIED THE 17th DAY OF MAY 1818
AGED 84 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd February 1818
John Madgshon, late of H.M. Dockyard, Chatham, now of Surrey Place, ( ? ) , Surrey, Gentleman
To brother, Robert, now living with him, £50; to William Norvill of St. Michael, Cornhill, City of London, £50, they are executors. To Robert’s wife, Mary, £50; to Hannah Chaff and William Bronthley, his servants, £30 each; to Ann Pluckett of Blackheath Hill, widow, 5 guineas as a token of his regard.
To his executors, upon trust, all his funds in the 3% and 5% Bank Annuities. They are to pay income to brother Robert for life, after his death, then to his widow, Mary for life. After her death, £200 to whoever she nominates. One half of his funds minus the £200 to William and Thomas Corkhill, sons of Isaac Corkhill of Sunderland and Thomas Madgshon Parker and William Parker of Andersley, Yorkshire, and John Madgshon of Bryan ( ?), Gateshead, Mariner, equally shared.
   The other half to William Nowell, Hat Maker and Joseph Nowell and Eliza Nowell, children of William and Sarah, equally shared.
   Ready money, household goods, furniture and effects in house and residue after debts and funeral costs are paid, to brother Robert.
   Witnesses: Richard Gill, 14 Northampton Place, Kent Road and William Youl, Dover Place, Old Kent Road.
   Proved 3rd June 1818

648. White Marble Tablet on Grey Background, South Aisle Wall

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR THOMAS PARKIN R.N.
OBIT 4th OCT 1815
AETAT 19
ALSO
GEORGE PARKIN, ESQ
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
FOR MANY YEARS MASTER BUILDER AT
HER MAJESTY’S DOCK YARDS
SHEERNESS AND CHATHAM
DIED THE 20th OF APRIL 1843
IN THE 86th YEAR OF HIS AGE
AND
ELIZABETH PARKIN
RELICT OF THE SAID GEORGE PARKIN WHOM SHE
SURVIVED ONLY THREE WEEKS AFTER A HAPPY
UNION OF NEARLY 61 YEARS
DIED THE 12th OF MAY 1843
IN THE 84th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO HENRY PARKIN, ESQ, M.D.
SON OF THE ABOVE GEORGE AND ELIZ PARKIN
DIED THE 4th OF JUNE 1852
IN THE 60th YEAR OF HIS AGE

Ledger, Floor of South Aisle
ENTRANCE
TO THE FAMILY VAULT
OF GEORGE PARKIN, ESQ

649. White Stone Tablet, with Pillasters and Cornice, South Wall

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS ANN ALLAN
WIFE OF MR JOHN ALLAN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 29th OF FEBRUARY 1820
AGED 69 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS
SHE WAS AN EXCELLENT WIFE,
A TENDER MOTHER
AND A TRUE CHRISTIAN
LIKEWISE FOUR SONS AND THREE DAUGHTERS
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS, VIZ. JOHN AND LARKIN
MARY ANN ALLAN
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 25th OF MARCH 1818
AGED 2 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR JOHN ALLAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 3rd OF OCTOBER 1822
AGED 73 YEARS

Ledger on South Aisle Floor

ENTRANCE
TO THE
VAULT
OF MR JOHN ALLAN

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 8th October 1821
John Allan of Brompton, Gentleman
   To son John of Woolwich, Shipwright, his four houses in Wood Street, Brompton, occupied by George Dann Banes, James Martin , Richard Siggins and Widow Palmer, and house in River Street, Brompton, occupied by Widow Pratt, for ever. To son Larkin of Canterbury, Linen Draper, a house and shop in All Saints, Canterbury, in Larkin’s occupation, and a house in Wood Street, Brompton, in his own occupation, for ever.
   Also to Larkin, household goods and furniture, plate, linen, china and clothes.
To servant Ann Preston, if with him at his death, two suites of mourning and £20. To his two sons, all ready money and investments and residue shared equally. Larkin is executor.
   Witnesses: J. Stephens, P.A. Stephens and M.S. Stephens
   Proved 8th November 1822

650. Elaborate White Marble Urn Shaped Tablet, North Wall, near Vestry

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
J, STROVER, ESQ
FORMERLY COMMR OF THE ESSEX E.J.S.
& SUPT OF THE WEST I.D. EST AT BLACKWALL
OB 27th OCT 1815 AET 63
HE WAS LORD OF THE MANOR OF WEST COURT IN THIS PARISH
ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE
MARY DUDLEY
WHO ONLY SURVIVED HIM 16 DAYS
THEIR REMAINS ARE DEPOSITED IN THE FAMILY VAULT
BENEATH THIS STONE
ERECTED BY THEIR ONLY SURVIVING SON
COLONEL S. R. STROVER E.I.S.

651. Small White Marble Tablet, North Wall

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM DRAWBRIDGE ESQ. OF HARTLIP
WHO DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1842 AGED 81
DEEPLY LAMENTED AND BELOVED
ALSO FRANCES HIS WIFE
AND OF THEIR THREE CHILDREN
KITTY, WILLIAM AND FRANCES
ALSO OF AMELIA SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER THE 9th 1845 AGED 81 YEARS
AND SEVERAL OF THEIR CHILDREN WHOSE REMAINS
ARE DEPOSITED IN THE VAULT IN THE CHURCH YARD

(See Church Yard monuments)

652. Obelisk of Grey Marble, with White and Yellow Veins, on White Marble Pedestal

Obelisk
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN
LATE WIFE OF
WILLIAM HULME, GENT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 24th SEPT 1783
IN THE 32nd YEAR
OF HER AGE
ALSO WILLIAM AND SAMUEL
SONS OF THE SAID WILLM HULME, GENT
AND NANCY HIS SECOND WIFE WHO
DIED AT JAMAICA 1817 THE FORMER AGED
21 YEARS AND THE LATTER 20 YEARS

Pedestal
WILLIAM HULME, GENT
DIED APRIL 30th 1799 AGED 55 YEARS
NANCY HIS RELICT ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
THE LATE THOS TONKEN, ESQ POST CAPTAIN
IN THE ROYAL NAVY DIED 21st DEC 1820
IN THE 61st YEAR OF HER AGE
WILLIAM HENRY THEIR SON DIED AN INFANT 1794

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 22nd October 1793
William Hulme, Esquire of Brompton
   Desires to be buried in a strong lead coffin in the vault with his late wife in Gillingham church.
   William Hulme of Bread Street Hill, City of London, Merchant and his now wife, Mary are executors, to them, £500 4% Bank of England Annuities, upon trust. They are to purchase another £500 of 4% annuities out of his personal estate, upon trust; they to pay income of £500 to William Hulme of Dunstable, for life. After his death, then to testator’s wife, for ever.
   Residue after debts and funeral costs are paid, and real estate, to his wife, for ever.
   Witnesses: Catherine Edwards, Jane Davies and E.J. Twopenny

Affidavit 31st July 1799
   His widow, Nancy is sworn, she found will in a chest in their bedroom. Three lines which are crossed out were in that condition when she found the will.
   Proved 2nd August 1799

653. White Marble Tablet, North Wall

THE REVEREND THOMAS TONKEN HULME
A.B. OF TRINITY COLLEGE, OXFORD
FIFTH SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND NANCY HULME
DIED 17th FEBRUARY 1822 AGED 24 YEARS

654. Marble Obelisk, with Arms and motto, "In Caelo Quies", North Wall

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY BOYS, ESQ
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ANCIENT AND RESPECTABLE FAMILY OF THE NAME
IN THIS COUNTY
AND LIEUT COLONEL OF HIS MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINE FORCES
HE DIED AT BROMPTON IN THIS PARISH
ON THE 16th DAY OF DECEMBER 1822 AGED 61 YEARS
LEAVING HIS WIFE AND NINE CHILDREN TO LAMENT THE LOSS
OF A MOST AFFECTIONATE AND INDULGENT HUSBAND AND FATHER
DURING 44 YEARS SPENT IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE
HE ACTED WITH THAT STEADY ATTENTION TO DISCIPLINE WHICH ANSWERED RESPECT
WHILE SUAVITY OF MANNERS TO HIS EQUALS AND BENEVOLENCE TO HIS INFERIORS
RENDERED HIM ESTEEMED AND BELOVED THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY HIS AFFLICTED WIDOW (One Line)
ELIZABETH RELICT OF THE ABOVE
AND ONLY DAUGHTER OF THE LATE ADMIRAL SIR HENRY HARVEY K.B.
DIED AT ROCHESTER ON THE 22nd OF MARCH 1850
AGED 80 YEARS
IN THE ADJACENT CHURCHYARD ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF TWO OF THEIR CHILDREN
EDWARD SMITH AND AMELIA HARVEY
ANOTHER SON WILLIAM HENRY DIED AT PORTSMOUTH
ON THE 5th OF FEBRUARY 1798 AGED 2 MONTHS
AND WAS BURIED IN THE CHURCHYARD
OF ST. THOMAS IN THAT PLACE

655. White Marble Diamond shaped Tablet, with Scroll, on Bluish Grey Marble

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELLEN
FIFTH DAUGHTER OF
THE LATE LIEUT COLONEL BOYS
AND ELIZABETH HIS WIDOW
SHE DIED AT TUNBRIDGE WELLS
ON THE 1st SEPTEMBER 1831
AGED 25 YEARS
HER REMAINS
ARE DEPOSITED IN
THE ADJOINING CHURCHYARD

Scroll
PIOUS
DUTIFUL
AFFECTIONATE
SHE BELIEVED IN THE TRIUNE GOD

656. White Marble Tablet, Gold Letters, Urn, on Bluish Grey Obelisk

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
OCTAVIA HARVEY
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE LIEUT COLONEL BOYS
AND ELIZABETH HIS WIDOW
SHE DIED AT TUNBRIDGE WELLS JULY 27th 1833 AGED 20 YEARS
AND WAS INTERRED IN THE ADJACENT CHURCHYARD
"Blessed are the Pure in Heart,
For they shall see God"

657. White Marble on Black Marble Backing, North Arcade

THIS TABLET IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF
KATHERINE
WIFE OF SAMUEL BAKER, ESQ OF DARLAND IN THIS PARISH
IN TESTIMONY OF THAT CONJUGAL AFFECTION AND FRIENDSHIP
WITH WHICH FOR FORTY THREE YEARS THEY WERE MUTUALLY BLESSED
AFTER A LIFE PASSED IN THE DISCHARGE OF EVERY MORAL AND
RELIGIOUS DUTY SHE DIED JULY 12th 1830 AGED 66 YEARS
HER REMAINS ARE DEPOSITED
WITH THOSE OF HER DAUGHTER SARAH AND HER SON ROBERT
IN THE TOMB IN THE ADJOINING CHANCEL
WITH THEM ALSO REST THOSE OF THE ABOVE NAMED
SAMUEL BAKER, ESQ
WHO CLOSED A LIFE EMINENTLY CONSPICUOUS FOR
INTEGRITY, PHILANTHROPY AND UTILITY
ON THE 5th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1856
AGED 75 YEARS

658. Marble Tablet, South Arcade

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REVD ROWLAND GROVE CURTOIS, D.D.
LATE CHAPLAIN TO THE FORCES
IN THIS GARRISON
INCUMBANT OF HANNAY, LINCOLNSHIRE
AND FORMERLY FELLOW OF CORPUS CHRISTI, OXFORD
WHO DIED AT NILE TERRACE, ROCHESTER
JANUARY 23rd 1849
AGED 62 YEAR
HIS SURVIVING WIDOW MARY CURTOIS
ERECTED THIS TABLET
AS A TRIBUTE OF AFFECTION TO THE MEMORY OF A HUSBAND
WHO WAS UNIVERSALLY BELOVED AND RESPECTED

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 31st May 1843
Rev Rowland Curtois, D.D. of Rochester, Chaplain to H.M. Forces
   To wife Mary, all ready money, money in bank, dividends due. She is to pay debts, except mortgage, and funeral costs, and household furniture , linen, china, glass, wines, carriage, horses, portrait of the late Robert Farquller, Esq, silver tankard with crest of Farquller family, absolutely.
   Also plate, books, pictures and prints, except above portrait and tankard, for life. After her death, then shared equally by his two sons.
   His farm called Beluncle at Hoo, occupied by John Pearce the Elder, his orchard called Shotterson in Gillingham, to son George, for ever, subject to a mortgage on it for £3,733 15s and £828, also subject to payment of £1, 064 12s borrowed by testator of the trustees of the will of General David Latimer Widdrington, towards payment for Beluncle. Also to son George, £500. His freeholds in Hidbrook, Lincolnshire, occupied by William Houldon, to son Rowland. Residue shared between his sons, if both died under 21, his wife to receive rents for life. After her death, to the children of his brother, Peregrine of Lanaretville, near Boston, shared equally.
   His wife, Rev Henry Widdrington of Bath, Adolphus Latimer Widdrington, Captain 73rd Regiment of Foot and George Murray late of Chichester are executors and guardians of his children during their minority.
   Witnesses: B. Holme of New Inn, John Gaskin, his Clerk

Codicil 18th December 1844
   He has purchased from the trustees of the will of Thomas Comport, late of Hoo, several pieces of land, (24 acres), adjoining Beluncle, this to son George, subject to a loan of £900 borrowed from the trustees of General Widdrington, also the sums mentioned before for the purchase of Beluncle.
   Witnesses: As above

Codicil 12th April 1846
   Adolphus Widdrington is too unwell to act as an executor. In his place, Stephen Jennings Swayne of Rochester, M.D. is appointed.
   Witnesses: B. Holme and N.B. Young, both of New Inn

Codicil 4th January 1849
   To youngest son Rowland, £300, now on bond to the trustees of Marlborough College for 10 years at 5% per annum. This to be added to previous income for his maintenance and education.
   Witnesses: Alfred Halmer? of Rochester and Sarah Jackson, Rochester

Affidavit 21st march 1849
   Mary Curtois, widow, is sworn. The codicils were her husband’s intentions and he was of sound mind when he made them. She knows of no other codicil.
   Stephen Swayne is also sworn. He was well acquainted with testator, he was his doctor during his last illness. He was with when he made the last codicil, having written will in mistake for codicil.
   Proved 28th March 1849 power reserved to George Murray

659. Small White Marble Tablet on Black Base

IN THE BLESSED HOPE
OF THE RESURRECTION TO LIFE ETERNAL
REPOSING IN THE VAULT BENEATH
THE REMAINS OF LOUISA GEORGINA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THE REVD ROWLAND CURTOIS, D.D.
AND ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
LT. GEN. SIR D.L.T. WIDDRINGTON, K.C.H.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 14th 1836
AGED 40

660. White Marble Urn shaped Tablet

IN A VAULT IN THE CHANCEL
ARE DEPOSITED
TOGETHER WITH THOSE OF HER SISTER LOUISA GEORGINA CURTOIS
THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
EMMA MATILDA
THIRD DAUGHTER OF
LIEUT GENERAL SIR DAVID LATIMER TINLING WIDDRINGTON, K.C.H.
BORN JULY 1st 1800
DIED MARCH 24th 1837
IN TESTIMONY OF THE MANY VIRTUES
AND ENDEARING QUALITIES OF A BELOVED CHILD
A BEREAVED FATHER HAS CAUSE THIS TABLET
TO BE ERECTED TO HER MEMORY

661. White Marble Tablet, North Arcade

IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE C. WIDDRINGTON CURTOIS
LIEUTENANT IN HER MAJESTY’S 63rd
(WEST SUFFOLK) REGIMENT
ELDEST SON OF THE LATE
REVEREND R.G. CUTOIS, D.D.
AND GRANDSON OF THE LATE
LIEUTENANT GENERAL
SIR D.L. TINLING WIDDRINGTON, K.C.H.
HE WAS KILLED AT THE
BATTLE OF INKERMAN
ON THE 5th OF NOVEMBER 1854
AGED 25
ERECTED AS ATOKEN OF AFFECTION
BY HIS ATTACHED STEPMOTHER

662. White Marble Tablet on Black Ground

TO THE MEMORY OF
NEIL THOMSON, ESQ
PURSER IN HIS MAJESTY’S NAVY
OBT 28th AUGUST 1801
AETAT 74
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY HIS AFFECTIONATE SON
HENRY THOMSON

663. White Marble Tablet with Arms

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JULIA HELEN TAPLEY
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM TAPLEY, ESQ, M.D.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 16th 1842 AGED 24 YEARS
"A Weeping Father mourns thy loss,
Yet Faith points to yon sky,
And bid him view his Angel Child,
In Glory robed on High"

664. White Marble Tablet, North Arcade

TO THE MEMORY
OF
MARY LIARDET
WIFE OF
CAPTAIN FREDERICK LIARDET
OF THE MARINES
DIED 18th DECEMBER 1800
AGED 38 YEARS
SHE WAS AN EXEMPLARY WIFE,
AND EXCELLENT MOTHER
AND A TRUE CHRISTIAN
HER VIRTUES WILL OUTLIVE THIS MONUMENT
THEY ARE ENGRAVED IN THE HEARTS OF THE POOR
IN THE BRIGHT CHARACTERS OF PIOUS CHARITY
"What is this World, thy school of Misery,
Our only Lesson is to learn to Suffer,
And he who knows not what, was born
For nothing" Young

665. White Marble Tablet, Grey Pilasters

IN MEMORY OF FRANCES MARSH WIFE OF
WM MARSH, ESQ OF KNIGHTSBRIDGE, MIDDX
AND SECOND DAUGHTER OF JOHN GRAHAM, ESQ
OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL AT CALCUTTA
WAS BORN (IN BENGAL) 15th JUNE 1770
AND DIED 5th APRIL 1805 LEAVING FOUR CHILDREN
WILLIAM, FRANCES MARY, MARY AND
GEORGINA NELSON
ALSO IN MEMORY OF THEIR ELDEST DAUGHTER
FRANCES MARY
BORN 14th AUGUST 1797 DIED 2nd MAY 1818
ALSO WILLIAM ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 10th SEPTEMBER 1824
AGED 29 YEARS
AND MARY SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th MARCH 1839
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO GEORGINA NELSON MARSH
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM MARSH, ESQ
BORN DECEMBER 1800 DIED MARCH 1861

666. White Marble and Grey Tablet

ANNE DAUGHTER OF GEORGE MARSH OF BLACKHEATH
ESQ DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 11th OF AUGUST 1777
IN THE 18th YEAR OF HER AGE
"Farewell dear Maid of modest worth possessed,
With Virtue, Sense and Genius richly Blest,
Farewell my child till Happier Times arrive,
When thy Fair form shall from the Dust revive,
If Worthy Judg’d thy Joyful Father then,
To his Fond Breast shall clasp his Child again"
ANNE WIFE OF GEORGE MARSH, ESQ AND MOTHER
OF THE ABOVE NAMED ANNE DIED THE 1st OF APRIL 1784
AGED 63 YEARS
GEORGE MARSH JUNIOR, ESQ PROCTOR IN DOCTORS
COMMONS SON OF THE AFOREMENTIONED GEORGE AND
ANNE MARSH DIED THE 14th OF JULY 1790
IN THE 41st YEAR OF HIS AGE
AMELIA WIFE OF WILLIAM MARSH, ESQ (THE SURVIVING SON
OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED
GEORGE AND ANNE MARSH ) AND ELDEST
DAUGHTER OF ARTHUR CUTHBERT, ESQ OF WOODCOTT PARK SURREY
DIED (UNLAMENTED ONLY WHERE UNKNOWN)
THE 5th OF JULY 1793 AGED 28 YEARS
LEAVING FIVE CHILDREN, NAMELY ARTHUR CUTHBERT, AMELIA, GEORGE
ANNE AND SARAH THE LATTER OF WHOM DIED THE 14th OF AUGUST 1793
AGED 5 MONTHS AND IS BURIED IN THIS CHURCH WITH HER MOTHER
(Post Connolly)
ALSO ANNE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM AND AMELIA MARSH
BORN DECEMBER 21st 1788 DIED AUGUST 25th 1861
ALSO OF GEORGE MARSH, ESQ 2nd SON OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM MARSH, ESQ
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 30th 1868 IN THE 77th YEAR OF HIS AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 8th February 1787
George Marsh the Younger, Esquire, of Doctors Common, London
   After debts and funeral costs are paid, freeholds and leaseholds in Chatham and Gillingham, and pieces of woodland in Luton, Chatham, to friend Henry Stevens, Esq, who is to sell his freeholds. Personal estate and effects and proceeds of above, to Henry Stevens, upon trust, to invest in annuities during the life of Mary Boyher, otherwise Marsh, and Frances Boyher, her sister; two thirds of the income to Mary and one third to Frances, the whole to the survivor.
   He desires them to live together. Henry Stevens is executor.
   Witnesses: Walter Wright, George Byworth and Edward Tohler, all of Doctors Common
   Proved 2nd October 1790
Henry Stevens has renounced as executor. Administration granted to William Marsh and Henry Creed, creditors. The sisters Mary and Frances Boyher have also renounced.

667. White Marble Tablet with Crest

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM MARSH, ESQ
FORMERLY OF KNIGHTSBRIDGE IN THE COUNTY
OF MIDDLESEX LATE OF YORK GATE
REGENT’S PARK
WHO DIED 1st JANUARY 1846
AGED 90 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH HIS THIRD WIFE
DAUGHTER OF LEONARD TRESILIAN, ESQ
WHO DIED 28th FEBRUARY 1838
AGED 69 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th May 1839
William Marsh of Blackheath Park
   Desires to be buried in family vault, at Gillingham.
   Everything to his daughter, Georgina Nelson Marsh, she Arthur Cuthbert Marsh and George Marsh, the latter at the Cape of Good Hope, are executors.
   Witnesses: Henry Sharnell?, Surgeon and John Speer, Servant to Mr Marsh

Codicil 19th may 1839
    He is in several cases either a trustee of mortgagee, all of this estate to son Arthur, already appointed an executor.
   Witnesses: Henry Sharnell and Helen Williams

Codicil 3rd August 1843
   He has made daughter Georgina sole residuary legatee, now son Arthur is joint legatee.
Witnesses: I cannot read names !

Affidavit
   Arthur Cuthbert Marsh of Easthampton, Watford, (testator late of York Gate, Regent’s Park), is sworn. He found will and codicils in a box in testator’s bedroom. The date of the will is correct. The second codicil refers to a will of 19th May 1840, this was a mistake by testator. He found the documents with the date as they now appear.
   Henry Sharnell of Blackheath, is sworn. He is one of surviving witnesses. He was present when the will was signed by testator and witnesses, all in each other’s presence.
   Proved 27th March 1846

668. White and Grey Tablet

TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE MARSH, ESQ ONE OF THE PRINCIPAL
OFFICERS AND COMMISSIONERS OF HIS MAJESTY’S NAVY
WHO DIED THE 27th DAY OF OCTOBER 1800 AGED 78 YEARS
HE SERVED IN VARIOUS NAVAL DEPARTMENTS UPWARDS OF 64 YEARS
WITH UNEFATIGLE ATTENTION
AND FIDELITY WAS APPOINTED IN 1763 ONE
OF THE COMMISSIONERS FOR VICTUALLING HIS MAJESTY’S NAVY AND BY THE
KING’S COMMAND IN CONSEQUENCE
OF THE RECOMMENDATION TO HIS MAJESTY
BY THE EARL OF EGREMONT UPON HIS
LORDSHIP’S RETIRING FROM OFFICE AND SIGNIFIED
TO HIM BY THE EARL OF SANDWICH THEN FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY IN
OCTOBER 1772 A COMMISSIONER OF THE NAVY
PRUDENCE, EQUITY AND ORDER WERE SEEN IN ALL HIS CONDUCT,
AND TEMPERANCE WAS THE COMPANION OF HIS
LIFE
CHARITY, HUMANITY AND BENEVOLENCE WERE ALWAYS UPPERMOST IN HIS
HEART
FOR THESE PURPOSES HE LIMITED HIS OWN DESIRE AND EXPENCES
WHICH PRODUCED THE SUBLIMEST OF ALL SATISFACTION AN INDEPENDENCE
IN HIS SOUL SUPERIOR TO ALL CONTINGENCES AND OPENED
THE SOURCE FROM WHENCE THE NOBLEST OF ALL EARTHLY
ENJOYMENTS ARE DERIVED
HE POSSESSED GOOD HEALTH CHERFUL SPIRITS AND A LARGE SHARE
OF HAPPINESS BUT NEVERTHELESS HE DID NOT NEGLECT THE
MOST MATERIAL OF ALL CONCERNS FOR PREPARING HIMSELF
FOR HIS CERTAIN DISSOLUTION BY DAILY KNEELING
AND OFFERING PRAISES TO HIM FOR THESE
BLESSINGS WHOSE THRONE IS UNIVERSAL
AND WHO SEETH IN
SECRET

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 10th September 1799
George Marsh, Esquire, a Principal Officer and Commissioner of H.M. Navy
   After debts and funeral costs are paid, to John Marsh one of the Commissioners for Victualling the Navy and James Morrison of the Tower of London, Esquire, £160 per annum Bank Annuities, part of a sum of £180, upon trust. £50 of this to be paid to sister, Mary Duval, for life; £60 to be paid to Mary Paterson wife of Captain Gilbert Paterson, Royal Marines, for life; £50 to be paid to Elsworth Roy, now living with him, for life. £10, remainder of the £160, to Ann Moore, his cook, for life.
   To Elizabeth Clapp, £100 and the same sum to James Morrison the Elder.
   To Dodson George Hure son of Sir George Hure, Baronet, £100; to godson George Marsh, son of John Marsh, £100; to Francis Marsh of Woovil near Gosport, £100; to Ann and Mary Paterson daughters of Captain Paterson, £50 each; to Ann Thorpe, formerly his servant, who resides with her brother, [      ] Metcalfe, Shipwright, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham, £20.
   Residue to son William for ever. Son William is executor.
   Witnesses: William Batleu, George Atkins and Tristram Everest
   Proved 15th November 1800

669. White Marble Tablet on Black Ground, South Arcade

IN MEMORY OF
ARTHUR CUTHBERT MARSH
OF EASTBURY, HERTFORDSHIRE
BORN JULY 1786 DIED AT EASTBURY DECEMBER 1849
ARTHUR MARSH ELDEST SON OF ARTHUR CUTHBERT
MARSH AND OF HIS WIFE ANNE MARSH
BORN AUGUST 1824 DIED AUGUST 1824
MARTIN WILLIAM JAMES MARSH
ONLY SURVIVING SON OF ARTHUR CUTHBERT MARSH
AND OF HIS WIFE ANNE MARSH
BORN AUGUST 1825 DIED AT ATHENS AUGUST 1846
(Post Connolly)
ALSO OF
ELIZA LOUISA MARSH CALDWELL
BORN JULY 8th 1818
DIED MARCH 28th 1913
GEORGINA AMELIA MARSH CALDWELL
BORN NOVEMBER 13th 1820
DIED MARCH 12th 1900
ROSAMUND JANE MARSH CALDWELL
BORN JULY 3rd 1823
DIED APRIL 9th 1911
DAUGHTERS OF THE ABOVE ARTHUR CUTHBERT
MARSH AND ANNE HIS WIFE
THEY DIED AT LINLEY WOOD
AND ARE BURIED AT TALKE, STAFFORDSHIRE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th June 1842
Arthur Cuthbert Marsh of Eastbury, Hertfordshire
   All real estate and personal estate to wife Anne, absolutely. All property invested in him as trustee or by mortgage, to wife, according to the nature of the trusts. His wife is executor.
   Witnesses: L. Wynne, Lincoln’s Inn Fields and Race Hooper, Clerk to Messrs Delmar and Wynne.
   Proved 13th April 1850

670. White Marble Tablet

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LT COLONEL JOHN BELL DUNSTERVILLE
LATE OF THE HONOURABLE
THE EAST INDIA COMPANY’S SERVICE
AT BOMBAY
WHO DIED SUDDENLY AT MALIGAUM
IN THE EAST INDIES
ON THE 7th OF JULY1833
IN THE 48th YEAR OF HIS AGE

671. White Marble Shield (The last of Connolly’s Transcriptions)

IN MEMORY OF
MICHAEL AUSTIN
WHO DIED JUNE 1st 1844
AETAT 72
AND OF MARY ANNE HIS WIFE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1827
AETAT 51
THEIR REMAINS ARE INTERRED
IN THIS CHURCHYARD
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED
AS A MARK OF RESPECT AND AFFECTION
BY THEIR SON
HORATIO THOMAS AUSTIN
THE ONLY SURVIVING
OF EIGHT CHILDREN

672. Black Ledger in Nave (Not Listed by Connolly, Recorded by John Thorpe, c. 1730)

HERE LYETH INTERRED
THE BODY OF
JOHN GLOVER
LATE MASTER MAST MAKER
OF HIS MAJESTY’S YARD AT CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY THE 7th 1724
AGED 53 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 1st February 1724
John Glover of Chatham, Master Mast Maker of H.M. Dockyard, Chatham
   To George Marshall of Gillingham, all of his clothes; to Thomas Baker of Chatham, Shipwright, all pictures, clock, case models of ships, household goods in great and little parlour, silver tankard marked, I E B
   To Thomas Stanley of Chatham, Shipwright, household goods and furniture in two chambers and closet, except plate, silver tankard marked M.M. and leasehold house in St. Margaret’s, Rochester, occupied by Bullgar Smallwood; to Amy Hills, his servant, pewter, brass, copper and furniture in his kitchen and two pantries, all brewing utensils and goods in his wash house and cellar, all bottles and liquor, bottle rack and £20.
    His house with barn and stables and pieces of land in Hearnhill, occupied by William ( ? ) and other house and pieces of land also in Hearnhill, occupied by [     ] Pinn and house called the "Red Lyon" and pieces of land, again in Hearnhill, occupied by Ann Fordman, widow and his seven houses in Chatham, two of which are empty, occupied by William Mitchell, Thomas Delve, Henry Milbourn, [      ] Payning and [      ] [      ] and his own house in Chatham, plus three other houses and shop in Chatham, occupied by Thomas Seamore, John Dolby and Widow Creed and all other freeholds, to his two nieces, Hannah Mead, wife of Thomas Mead of Brumley, Middlesex, Butcher and Martha Hope of the City of London, widow, for ever, equally shared. They to pay out of some of this property, an annuity of £13 to Mary Marshall of Gillingham, widow, for life.
   Three leasehold houses and school house in Chatham, occupied by Peter Cullen, Widow Huckle and Stephen Dore, (probably Stephen Duer, who was a School Teacher), to Hannah Mead and Martha Hope, equally shared.
   Residue of ready money, investments, rings, plate, linen, woollen, bedding, pewter, brass, household goods and personal estate, not already bequeathed, after debts and funeral costs are paid, to Hannah Mead and Martha Hope, equally shared, the latter two are executors.
   Witnesses: P. Collen, Stephen Duer and Thomas Johnson
   Proved 20th May 1724

POST CONNOLLY MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS

673. White Marble Tablet (North Arcade/Angle of Chancel, Above his Parent’s Monument)

IN MEMORY OF
A ZEALOUS, EXCELLENT OFFICER
A TRUE AND KIND HEARTED MAN
WHO RAISED HIMSELF TO A HIGH POSITION IN THE NAVY
BY MERITORIOUS CONDUCT AND ENTIRE DEVOTION TO DUTY
VICE ADMIRAL
SIR HORATIO THOMAS AUSTIN
K. C. B.
BORN 10th MARCH A.D. 1800 DIED 16th NOV 1865
HIS BODY WAS INTERRED IN KENSAL GREEN CEMETERY
ERRECTED IN TESTMONY
OF HIS HONOURABLE CHARACTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE
BY HIS NAVAL FRIENDS AND BROTHER OFFICERS

674. Brass Plate, North Wall

IN MEMORY OF
ARTHUR F. BRIETZCKE
DIED 20th DEC 1874 AGED 24 YEARS
AND WAS INTERRED IN THE ADJOINING CEMETERY

675. Under Stained Glass Window

THESE WINDOWS WERE PAINTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF MARY ANN WIFE OF CHARLES R. CHEFFINS
AND OF THEIR SON GEORGE ARTHUR STANLEY
CAPTAIN IN THE 1st KENT VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY

Mary Ann Cheffins died 5th April 1891
George Arthur Stanley Cheffins died 8th October 1898

676. Brass Plate on Black Marble, South Wall

THE CLOCK IN THE TOWER OF THIS CHURCH
IS DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND TO THE
LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD METCALFE GRAIN
MAJOR GENERAL (RETIRED) ROYAL ENGINEERS
BORN 20th MARCH 1829 DIED 13th JUNE 1884
BY HIS WIDOW ELIZABETH MARY GRAIN OF
COURT LODGE, GILLINGHAM, DECEMBER 1887

677. Under Rumney Window, North wall

THIS WINDOW WAS ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM RUMNEY OF STUBBIN’S HOUSE, LANCASHIRE
BY HIS DAUGHTER ANNIE OBIT AUGUST 11th 1882

678. Brass Plate on Black Marble Backing, North Wall

IN MEMORY OF
SAPPER H. SKITCH, R. E.
H.M.S. HOOD
ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED AT GILLINGHAM
28th AUGUST 1875 AGED 28 YEARS
ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF H.M.S. HOOD

679. Brass Tablet, North Wall

IN MEMORY OF
ALFRED STUMP OF BROMPTON, KENT, BUILDER
TO WHOSE CARE AND ABILITY IN HIS CALLING
THIS RESTORED CHURCH BEARS WITNESS
UNSPARING OF HIMSELF, EVEN IN SICKNESS
HE SURVIVED TO COMPLETE THIS WORK AND DIED
JUNE 10th 1869 AGED 49 YEARS
"I Know that my Redeemer Liveth"

680. Brass Plate, South Wall

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ALFRED TUCKER
SERGEANT 9th BATTALION ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
FOR FIFTEEN YEARS A TEACHER IN THE CHURCH
SCHOOL AND LAY READER AT HEMPSTEAD MISSION
DIED 15th APRIL 1915 AGED 37 YEARS
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY HIS COLLEGUES AND FRIENDS IN MEMORY
OF HIS DEVOTED SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PARISH
INTERRED AT WANDSWORTH CEMETERY

681. First World War Memorial, South Wall

THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE

1914 - 1918

W. J. ASSITER
C. W. BALDWIN
G. BASKERVILLE
H. BECK
H. C. BILLS
P. W. BILLS
W. J. BOWRING
C. BRISTOW
W. V. BROMLEY
G. K. BROWN
C. A. BURTON
I. CARR
F. J. CHARLTON
T. T. COCKRAN
T. E. COLLETT
C. COLLINSL. COOMBE
W. J. COVINGTO
G. COX
E. H. CRUMPTON
G. DAMPIER
C. F. FORD
A. E. FRENCH
H. R. FRIDAY
R. W. GARNHAM
C. GITTINGS
W. J. M. GREEN
A. GRIFFITHS
A. GALLIVAN
C. HALL
W. W. HAMILTON
H. HAMMANSW. J. HARBOUR
G. HARLE
H. M. HINBEST
A. J. JACOBS
R. L. JENNINGS
W. S. JOHNSON
S. JOHNSON
S. KENT
H. G. KINGSTAND
W. H. KIRBY
E. J. A. LLEWHELLIN
A. W. LOWES
M. W. LOY
G. W. LYON
W. W. MALLETT
W. MASONP. A. MILTON
W. S. MUNDEN
J. F. MYERS
A. NASH
R. C. NOAKES
H. B. PATERSON
R. PIKE
E. J. PIPER
G. PITTOCK
J. A. PITTOCK
R. PUTTERIL
R. READER
H. RICHARDS
W. ROSE
H. SAVAGE
R. SKEATF. SWINDELL
L. SYCAMORE
H. J. TERRY
ALF TUCKER
A. TUCKER
S. TURNER
G. R. WALKER
R. J. WALKER
A. WEBB
W. J. WEBB
H. WELLER
W. WHITE
G. H. WHITTELL
A. WILLINGHAM
J. WOODING
A. WORSFORD

GIVE PEACE IN OUR TIME O LORD

MONUMENTS MISSING BEFORE CONNOLLY’S TIME - RECORDED BY BAPTISTE TUFTON
IN THE 17th CENTURY AND JOHN THORPE IN THE 18th CENTURY

682a.Brass on Ledger, Grange chapel

Portrait of Jone in a Winding Sheet, also 4 sons and 4 daughters depicted

HERE LIETH JONE BAMME SUMTYME THE WYFE OF RICHARD BAMME SQUYER
AND DOUGHTER OF JOHN MARTYN SUMTYME CHEFE JUGE OF THE COMMON PLACE AND MODIR UNTO JOHN BAMME THE WHICHE LIETH AS YT APPERITH
ON THE NORTH SYDE OF THIS CHAPELL THE WHICHE JONE DIED THE XV DAY
OF JANUARY IN THE YERE OF OUR LORD MCCCCXXXI
ON WHOSE SOULE JESU HAVE MERCY AMEN

682b. Brass on Ledger, Grange Chapel

Portraits of a Man and Woman from waist up

HIC JACENT ROBERTUS BEAUFITZ ET SARA UXOR EJUS QUI ROBERTUS
OBIIT ANNO DOMINI MCCCLXX ET DICTA SARA OBIIT ANNO MCCCLXXXXV
QUORUM ANIMABUS PROPICIETUR DEUS

683. Brass on Ledger, Grange Chapel

Portraits of a Man and Woman, he with a Lion
Couchant at his feet, she a small Dog with collar of Bells
Inscription around border

CY GISENT JOHN BEAUFITZ QUI MORUST LE XXV JOUR DEL
MOYS DE NOVEMBRE L’AN DE DIEU MIL CCCCXXVII ET
ISABELLE SA FEMME QUE MORUST LE XXX JOUR DEL MOIS
DE DECEMBRE L’AN DE DIEU MIL CCCCXIX JRSU NOSTRE
SAUVEUR DE SA GRANDE PITE DE LEURS ALMES EIT MERCY AMEN

From his mouth "IN DEO SPERAVI", from her "FILI DEI MISERI NOSTRI"

684. Brass in Grange Chapel

Portrait of Man in Priest’s Robes, Cross Backing

HIC JACET MAGISTER WILLIELMUS BEAUFITZ QUI OBIIT XIX DIE MENSIS
MAII ANNO DOMINI MCCCCXXXIII CUJUS ANIME PROPICIETUR DEUS

Around the Border

ES TESTIS CHRISTE QUOD NON JACET HIC LAPIS ISTE
CORPUS UT ORNETUR SED SPIRTUS UT MEMORETUR
HINC TU QUI TRASIS MEDIUS MAGNUS PUER AN SIS
PRO ME SUNDE PRECES QUIA SIC MIHI SIT VENIE SPES

685. Brass on Ledger, Grange Chapel

Portraits of Man and a Woman, Seven Sons and Five Daughters

HIC JACET JOHANNES FILIUS JOHANNIS BEAUFITZ ARMIGERI ET
ALICIA UXOR EJUS QUI QUIDEMJOHANNES OBIIT XXV DIE MENSIS
NOVEMBRIS ANNO DOMINI MILLESIMO CCCCXXXIII LITERA DOMINICALI
D ET DICTA ALICIA OBIIT [ ] DIE MENSIS [ ] ANNO DOMINI MILLESIMO
CCCC [ ] QUORUM ANIMABUS PROPICIETUR DEUS AMEN AMEN

Under his figure a Lion Couchant, under her a small Dog with Collar of Bells

686. Brass Plate on Ledger, Nave

Brass Portraits of Godfray and Two Wives and 30 Children, Missing by 1616

OF YOUR CHARITIE PRAY FOR THE SOULLES OF WILLIAM GODFRAY
JOHANE AND MARION HIS WIFFS THE WHICHE WILLIAM DEPARTED
THIS TRANSITORY LYFF THE [ ] DAY OF [ ]
THE YERE OF OURE LORD GOD MVXXV* AND THE SAID JOHANE
DESESED THE V DAY OF NOVEMBRE IN THE YERE OF OURE LORD
GOD MVLXXXXIX (sic) AND THE SAIDE MARION DECESSID THE [ ]
DAY OF [ ] IN THE YERE OF OURE LORDE GOD MVXX[ ]
ON WHOSE SOULLIS JESU HAVE MERCY
*Corrected

687. Ledger in the Nave

HERE LYETH BURIED THE BODY OF
WILLIAM MANSER THE
YOUNGEST SON OF
RICHARD MANSER
OF GILLINGHAM GENT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE FIRST DAY OF APRIL
ANNO DOMINI 1653
BEING AGED 42 YEARS

688. Ledger, near the latter

[ ] OF [ ]
FRANCES WIFE OF
WILLIAM MANSER
[ ]

689. Ledger, Grange Chapel

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
DOROTHY PAYNETER WYDOWE
LATE WYFE OF
WILLIAM PAYNETER ESQUIER DECEASED
SHE DYED THE NYNETEENTH DAY OF OCTOBER
1617
BEING 80 YEARES OF AGE

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GRANGE ROAD CEMETERY M.I.S, GILINGHAM RECORDED BY D.E. WILLIAMS

Grange Road Cemetery, Gillingham M.I.s & other informationwith Index of names at end
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Surviving Monuments in Grange Road CemeteryThe churchyard of St. Mary Magdalene was due to close on the 1st January 1859; this was extended to 1st April 1859. The new Grange Road Cemetery, two acres of Layfield, was consecrated on 25th June 1859. It began to fill up rapidly and the remaining nearly seven acres of Layfield were purchased and the new section was consecrated on 23rd November 1867.
    At the turn of the 19th – 20th century the cemetery was almost full and a new cemetery was needed, the new cemetery was established at Woodlands Road. Grange Road Cemetery was not closed until 1971.
   In 1973 Gillingham Council once again indulged in another bout of municipal vandalism and removed the majority of the monuments to the nearby tip. No proper record was made, consequently, much unique information was lost.
   I have listed the inscriptions in Alphabetical order.

M.I.s recorded and Concise Wills and other notes added by D. E. William 2015

LOOKING WEST ACROSS THE CEMETERY TO ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH
(PEARCE MONUMENT CENTRE, MIDDLE DISTANCE. THIS AREA HAS THE HIGHEST DENSITY OF MONUMENTS, MOST OF THE NEARLY 9 ACRE SITE IS NOW GRASS)

1. Headstone, Fallen and Broken

2. Headstone and Curbs

1881 Census Stephen Challis, at South Ockenden, Miller

CHAMBERS see FORD

3. Small Curbs

GRACE ANN MABEL CHAPMAN WHO FELL ASLEEP ON THE 5th OF APRIL 1918 AGED 8 YEARS

4. Block, Curbs Fallen, Inscription(s) hidden

ALSO JULIA CLARK
DIED NOV 18th 1924 AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO AGNES FRANCES CLARK
DIED DEC 11th 1940 AGED 90 YEARS

5. Pedestals

6. [6] Tall Pedestal

CAPTAIN T. W. J. CONNOLLY AND FAMILY
THIS EAST FACE CONTAINS SURGEON PAUL CONNOLLY'S INSCRIPTION

7. Coped Stone on High Base

8. Headstone and Curbs

1911 Census Thomas Cuckow, Market Gardener

9. Headstone

10. Pedestals

11. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM DRAKE, SURGEON
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1931
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
MARY PICKEN DRAKE
WHO DIED 3rd MARCH 1932
AGED 61 YEARS

12. Grey Granite Ledger

13. Blue - Grey Granite Pedestal

FEATHERBY FAMILY

14. Headstone

1891 Census George Ford Boot and Shoe Maker

FROST see FEATHERBY

15. Cruciform Headstone

Probably children of George Gegan, a Pawn Broker of Brompton High Street, 1865 Post Office Directory

16. Pedestal with Large Cross and Angel

HOBBIS see NORTON

HAYDEN see SEWELL

HILLS see SCOGGINS

17. Displaced Pedestal

Principal Probate Registry Index Alfred Hoyle of Pump Lane, Rainham, £6,936

18. Red Granite Cross and Curbs

SARGEANT LLOYD AND QUARTERMASTER PALMER
(ALFRED CLIFT no. 5, LEFT BACKGROUND)

19. Pedestals

Principal Probate Registry Index John Mudge, £11,299 15s 11d

20. Pedestals

1881 Census William Nicol, in Chatham, Railway Clerk
Principal Probate Registry Index William Nicol, of Sheerness, £1,494 15s 5d

21. Headstone

1871 Census Samuel Norris, Copper Smith ?, Chatham Dockyard
1881 Census Samuel Norris, Trafalgar Road, Pensioner

22. Granite Block and Curbs

23. Blue Grey Granite Pedestal, Cross on top

PACKER FAMILY

24. Cruciform Coffin Shape

PALMER see LLOYD

25. Small Headstone

IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
THOMAS ARTHUR BEN
DEARLY LOVED SON OF
ARTHUR & ISABEL PARKS
DIED 24th FEBRUARY 1920
AGED 8 YEARS

26. Large Red Granite Classical Sarcophagus

SIR WILLIAM AND LADY DINAH PEARCE
(THIS CLASSICAL SARCOPHAGUS STYLE MONUMENT IS ABOUT 7 FEET HIGH

PERCIVAL see ROBERTS

27. Red Granite Pedestal

Jabez Philpott, Boot Maker, Kelly’s Directory 1891

PRICE see PACKER

PRUCE see ROBERTS

28. Headstone and Curbs

Principal Probate Registry Index Joseph Purse of Southampton, £1,000

29. Headstone

1911 Census William Roberts, Senior, Licensed Victualler, "Plough and Chequers" P.H.
Principal Probate Registry Index William Roberts of the "Blue Boar" P.H., Rochester, £822 16s

SAMSON see SCOGGINS

30. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN MATILDA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ARTHUR SAYWELL
WHO DIED ON FEBRUARY 8th 1854
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO ARTHUR SAYWELL
WHO DIED APRIL 28th 1865
AGED 92 YEARS

31. Headstone

32. Headstone

33. Pedestal with Tapering Obelisk, Overall Height about 12 Feet

SUPERINTENDENT JOHN SMITH
(THIS MONUMENT IS ABOUT 12 FEET TALL)

34. Pedestals and Cross

35. Flat Headstone

1901 Census   William Springate at Chatham, General Labourer
1911 Census   Ernest Springate, Painter
Principal Probate Registry Index   William Springate, of Burnt Oak Terrace, £66 0s 6d

36. Headstone

1881 Census Henry Treverton, East Road, Gillingham, Boatswain, Royal Navy

37. Granite Block and Curbs

38. Headstone

Principal Probate Registry Index Charles Wilkins, of Cleave Road, £919 10s 11d

39. Fallen Broken Headstone

1911 Census John Winn, Charge Hand of Fitters, Chatham Dockyard
Principal Probate Registry Index John Winn of Waterloo Road, £626 1s 3d

40. Headstone

1911 Census John Wright, Naval Architect
Principal Probate Registry Index John Wright of Rock Avenue, £1,957 19s 2d

Index of Names - from gravestones only

Jacob Scott 01/08/2015 Jacob Scott 01/08/2015

Monumental Inscriptions of All Saints Church, Snodland

Monumental Inscriptions of All Saints Church, Snodland, noted by D.E. Williams 2015. After Andrew Ashbee.

Interior inscriptions, concise wills, newspaper articles and photographs. I am grateful to Dr Andrew Ashbee for providing access to the church interior and for his assistance in the churchyard, in the face of heavy rain."

When you have finished looking at the following listing, be sure to visit the website of the Snodland Historical Society

The church from the North West, in the right background, the Paper Mill.
Many of the headstones now placed against the north wall would have originally stood in this area

The church from the South East
On the left is the replica of the Medieval Market Cross, the base is said to be original. The churchyard
from the chancel to the boundary, by the river, is almost empty of monuments, but burials extended
well to the east of the east boundary. In 1975 a skeleton was exposed in the bank about six feet
east of the present boundary. The group of headstones in the angle of the chancel include the
families of Waghorn, Goodhugh, Manley, Fletcher, Gorham and Southgate

1. BODY STONE

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZA JANE ALLENDER
BORN JULY 24th 1854
DIED DEC. 4th 1854

2.. BODY STONE

[IN MEMORY OF]
ROBERT GEORGE ALLENDER
WHO DIED 6th JAN. 1860
AGED 7 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS

3. COPED GREY GRANITE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT ALLENDER
BORN AUGUST 25th 1824
DIED AT SALT-WOOD AUGUST 23rd 1881
“Until the Lord Come”
ALSO HIS WIFE
ELIZABETH ALLENDER
BORN APRIL 2nd 1827
DIED JUNE 1st 1905
“In Thy Presence is Fullness of Joy”

Robert Allender, a Builder employing 7 men at Saltwood, born Maidstone

4. HEADSTONE

[                                 ]
[                                 ]
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZA ALICE ANSTEY
[                                    ]
[                                    ]

5. HEADSTONE

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD ANTRUM
WHO DIED AT SUTTON VALENCE
JANUARY 7th 1873
AGED 55 YEARS
LEAVING MARGARET HIS WIDOW
AND 3 CHILDREN SURVIVING
VIZ. JOHN, MARGARET, SARAH
AND RICHARD
“Thy Will be Done”
ALSO OF MARGARET
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD AND MARGARET ANTRUM
WHO DIED JUNE 13th 1859
AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD RICHARD THEIR SON
WHO DIED DEC. 9th 1858 AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO OF ALFRED THEIR SON
WHO DIED APRIL 30th 1863 AGED 11 MONTHS

6. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
JOHN ANTRUM
SON OF RICHARD AND MARGARET ANTRUM
WHO DIED MAY 22nd 1888
AGED 35 YEARS
“And so shall he Ever be Blessed”

7. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE
DECEASED CHILDREN OF
JOHN AND SARAH BARKER
JOHN AND SARAH BARKER
HENRY JOHN WESTBOURNE
DIED DEC. 26th 1869 AGED 8 MONTHS
LILY MAUD
DIED JUNE 20th 1874 AGED 5 MONTHS

BEADLE see PETERS

8. HEADSTONE, MOVED TO EDGE OF CHURCHYARD

IN MEMORIAM
ELIZA MARY BRACE
OF CAMDEN TOWN LONDON
BORN OCT. 26th 1810
DIED SEPT. 16th 1877

9. HEADSTONE - NOW MISSING

IN MEMORY OF
MR JOHN BRAIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
23rd SEPTEMBER 1801
AGED 58 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS
WILLIAM AND JOHN
“After a short but sharp Affliction,
Here take my Leave of Wife
And Children Dear,
Low here I be in this Soft Bed of Dun,
Waiting for the Rising Sun”
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
6th SEPTEMBER 1808
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO THREE GRAND-CHILDREN DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

10. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
PETER BROOK
DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1873
AGED 60 YEARS
INTERRED AT EAST PECKHAM
ALSO ELIZA
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 21st 1892
AGED 70 YEARS

11. FRAGMENT OF HEADSTONE

MARY
WIFE OF
GEORGE CAPON
WHO DIED DEC. 5th 1892
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
GEORGE CAPON
WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1903
AGED 74 YEARS
“Gone from us but not Forgotten,
Never shall thy Memory Fade,
Loving Thoughts shall always Linger,
Around the spot where thou are Laid”

George Capon, a Boot Maker, of 7 Birling Road,(1881 Census)

12. FRAGMENT

ALLEN CHARLES /CHARLES ALLEN?

13. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH CHITTENDEN
WHO DIED AUGUST 12th 1894
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO OF
WILLIAM CHITTENDEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 2nd 1900
AGED 79 YEARS

COCKLE see PARKER

14. HEADSTONE

HERE
LYETH YE BODY [OF]
MARY WIFE OF
GEORGE COURTHOP
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH [ ] [1728]
AGED 37
LIKEWISE YE BODY [OF GEORGE]
THEIR SON WHO DY[ED]
YE 26th [FEBRUARY 1728]

15. HEADSTONE - NOW MISSING

IN MEMORY OF
MR WILLIAM CRAFT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 23rd OF NOV. 1775
AGED 34 YEARS
ALSO MR WILLIAM WINGATE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 12th OF SEPTEMBER 1792
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO [ELIZABETH] TOWNSEND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 14th SEPT. 1808
AGED 58 YEARS
LIKEWISE FIVE OF THEIR CHILDREN
“O Cruel Death that would no longer Spare,
My Tender Husbands and your Fathers Dear,
Great is the Loss to those they left Behind,
But they, we Hope Eternal Joys will Find”

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 31st August 1792
William Wingate of Snodland, Yeoman.
He is “very sick and weak in body”.
To his wife, Elizabeth, 1/3 of all he possesses when he dies, also the furniture for two rooms.
To son William and daughter Mary, £30 each, 12 months after his death; to son John the rest and residue of his effects, plate, ready money, bonds, bills, the lease of his farms,(after his debts, funeral costs and legacies are paid).
He appoints William Lewis, School Master, John Manley, Farmer and Thomas Beech, Farmer (all of Snodland), executors.
He signs the will with a mark.
Witnesses: Robert Andrews and the mark of Thomas Townsend
Proved 29th September 1792. Value of effects under £300.

16. HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
LYDIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ANBROSE CRICK
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 8th 1887
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
AMBROSE CRICK
[WHO DIED] OCT. 18th 1905
AGED 73

Ambrose Crick, a General Labourer of High Street, Snodland, he and Lydia born Norfolk

17. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH DARTNELL
WHO DIED 6th FEB. 1872
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th DECEMBER 1893
AGED 76 YEARS

William Dartnell a Grocer of 20 Railway Place, Snodland (1881 Census)

18. HEADSTONE - MOVED TO EDGE OF CHURCHYARD

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN DAY
WHO DIED JULY 2nd 1858
AGED 28 YEARS
LEAVING ISSUE 2 SONS
WILLIAM AND GEORGE
“In the Hour of Death and the,
Day of Judgement the Lord have,
Mercy on us”
ALSO OF SARAH DAY
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN DAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
21st APRIL 1873
AGED 82 YEARS

19. HEADSTONE FRAGMENT

[                              ]
GEORGE DAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[                                 ]
[                     ]
[ALSO] WILLIAM DAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[                                       ]
[                   ]

20. HEADSTONE

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
CHARLES WILLIAM ELLIOTT
WHO DIED JAN. 30th 1877
AGED 5 YEARS & 9 MONTHS

21. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZA WIFE OF
WILLIAM EVANS
WHO DIED AUG. 27th 1875
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO OF
WILLIAM CHARLES EVANS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT MONTEVIDEO
SOUTH AMERICA
ON THE 10th FEBY. 1885
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO OF
THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM EVANS
WHO DIED JAN. 23rd 1896
AGED 75 YEARS

William Evans, 6 Hope Terrace, Snodland, Engineer Cement Works, (Driver), 1881 Census

22. HEADSTONE, FRAGMENT

[ ]
GEORGE FIELD
[WHO DIED]
JUNE 18th 1886
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED
SEP. 13th 1913
AGED 74 YEARS

George Field, 4 Hope Terrace, Snodland, General Labourer, 1881 Census

23. PEDESTAL, FALLEN CROSS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST DALBY FINCH-SMITH
RECTOR OF SNODLAND 1906 – 1909
WHO FELL ASLEEP
JANUARY 10th 1919
AGED 41 YEARS

24. HEADSTONE ERODED, FOOTSTONES

J.F. 1803
E.F. 1803
JOHN FLETCHER
DIED NOVEMBER 1803
ELIZABETH FLETCHER
DIED OCTOBER 1803

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 4th OCTOBER 1786
John Fletcher of Snodland, Yeoman
   All his real estate to wife, Elizabeth, for her lifetime. After her death, the house and orchard and about 2½ acres of land at a place called Hanwill? (Ham Hill ?) in Birling, in his own occupation and that of John Perfect, to daughter Ann, wife of William Jupp, for ever. He gives the Plough Inn , with stables, (formerly a cottage), with about 3 acres of land, in Halling occupied by William Fowkes, to his grand daughters, Ann and Elizabeth Goodhugh, equally shared, for ever.
   If either of them die before the age of 21, then her share to the survivor. If they both died before they are 21, then the property goes to grandson, James Goodhugh, for ever.
   His house, with barn, stables, malthouse, in Snodland occupied by Thomas Ridout, also another house with barn and stables at Katherine's House ?, in Birling with about 2 ½ acres, occupied by himself and [            ] Chapman and all his other houses and land to grand daughter Mary Fletcher, for ever.
   To his two grandchildren, John and William Andrews, £20 each, within six months of the death of testator's wife. The interest from the rest and residue of his ready money, securities, plate, linen, woollen, household goods, stock in trade, debts, goods, chattels and personal estate, his debts and funeral and testamentary costs being first paid, to his wife and daughter Mary, for their joint lifetimes. After his wife's death, then all to Mary. If his wife and daughter, Mary, live together in his now house they can carry on the farming business, if it is agreeable to them. His wife and daughter Mary are executors.
   Witnesses: William Baker, William Lewis and Thomas How, Servant to Mr Fletcher.
   Proved 27th November 1805. Granted to daughter Mary, who is now wife of William Gorham, her mother predeceased her father.

25. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
MARGARET WIFE OF
JOHN FLETCHER
WHO DIED THE 20th AUGUST 1748
AGED 51 YEARS

26. HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN FLETCHER
WHO DIED 2nd MARCH 1752
AGED 67 YEARS
LEFYT ISSUE ONE SON JOHN
“From Mortal Life all Mortals must Remove,
The Narrow Lodging of a Grave to Prove,
But those who do in Jesus Christ Believe,
The Grave shall not Confine nor Hell Receive”

27. HEADSTONE

[                                   ]
ELLA MAUD GAMMON
BORN APRIL 27th 1871
DIED SEPT. 23rd 1872
ERNEST WILLIAM GAMMON
[                                         ]
[                                        ]
LOUIS WILLIAM GAMMON
BORN MAY 15th 1874
DIED MARCH 16th 1875
EVA JANE GAMMON
BORN JAN. 18th 1878
DIED APRIL 30th
1878

28. HEADSTONE

[ ]
ELIZABETH
JANE GAMMON
BORN SEPT. 23rd 1865
DIED OCT. 24th 1865
ALFRED WILLIAM GAMMON
BORN JAN. 30th 1877
DIED JUNE 14th 1878

29. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR PARENTS
JOHN EDWARD GAMMON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 1894
AGED 51 YEARS
AND
JANE UPTON GAMMON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 19th 1906
AGED 65 YEARS

John Gammon, Birling Road, Snodland, Master Baker, 1881 Census

30. HEADSTONE - MOVED TO CHURCHYARD BOUNDARY

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOSIAH GAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
22nd AUGUST 1861
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO ROSETTA THWAITES
WHO DIED 15th DECEMBER 1878
AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY GAY
THEIR BELOVED FATHER
WHO DIED
1st NOVEMBER 1879
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO DIANA
THEIR DARLING MOTHER
WHO DIED 14th MAY 1881
AGED 62 YEARS

31. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH THE DEAR WIFE OF
JOHN GOODHUGH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS IFE
ON THE 19th DAY OF [                  ]
AGED 3[   ] YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH, FANNY
AND WILLIAM
THEIR CHILDREN WHOSE REMAINS
ARE HERE INTERRED
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JOHN GOODHUGH
BORN THE 20th OF APRIL 1745
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 2nd DAY OF DECEMBER 1834
ALSO [THEIR SON]
JOHN GOODHUGH
[                            ]
[                            ]
[                             ]
ANN, JOHN AND JAMES THEIR CHILDREN

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 22nd NOVEMBER 1831
John Goodhugh the Elder of Snodland, Yeoman.
   Appoints son James, grandson, Thomas Fletcher Waghorn and Silas Norton of West Malling, Gentleman, (Solicitor), executors and trustees.
   To grand daughter, Mary Jane Waghorn, £50; to grandson Edward Waghorn, £150; to nephew William Huggins of Snodland, School Master, £25. Household goods, plate, (except silver pint tankard), linen, china, glass, to son James , grandson, Thomas Fletcher and two grand daughters, Ann Munday and Mary Waghorn, equally shared.
   His watch, seal, keys and chain and pair of gold studs, marked with his initials, to son James.
   Silver pint tankard to grandson Thomas Waghorn.
To his trustees, £1,000 in securities, upon trust, to continue in securities or invest in property or to re-invest as they think fit. The interest to be paid half yearly to his daughter Ann Waghorn for her lifetime; after her death, upon trust, the £1,000 capital to be transferred to his four grand daughters, Ann Munday, Mary Waghorn, Frances Waghorn and Sarah Waghorn in equal shares.
   Rest and residue of ready money, securities and investments, live and dead stock, stock in trade, debts, goods, chattels and personal estate, his debts, legacies, funeral and testamentary costs first being paid, to son James and grandson Thomas Fletcher in equal shares.
   His smith's forge and two adjoining cottages in Snodland, occupied by Widow Phillips and Thomas Huggins, to two grand daughters, Ann Munday and Mary Waghorn, equally shared. But he charges the smith's forge and Ann Munday's share to pay his executors any debt she or her husband may owe to his estate. Likewise for Mary Waghorn's share.
   His two cottages in Snodland, occupied by Edward Hawks and John Baker, to grandson, Edward Waghorn, for ever. On same condition as the latter bequests. Another two cottages in Snodland, occupied by Mrs Southgate and William Phillips, also two houses in Snodland, occupied by the Church Wardens and Overseers of the Poor, one called “The Old Poor House” and the other “The New Poor House”, and also a newly erected cottage, also in Snodland, occupied by John Moore, to his trustees, upon trust, they are to pay rents to his son, John (£40), for his lifetime, if the rents do not amount to £40, then they are to pay whatever they receive, but if there is a surplus, then the insurance and possibly repairs are to be paid from the surplus, any residue to two of his executors, son James and Thomas Waghorn. After the death of his son John, if his grand daughters, Frances and Sarah Waghorn are living, then the cottages occupied by Mrs Southgate and William Phillips and also the new cottage occupied by John Moore, to the above grand daughters, equally shared, for ever. The shares of Frances and Sarah are subject to the same conditions applied to Ann Munday and Mary Waghorn. In case both Frances and Sarah are dead in son John's lifetime. Then to their heirs, still chargeable with any debt. After son John's death, the New Poor House to grandson Edward Waghorn, for ever and the Old Poor House to Silas Norton, upon trust, it's use to be directed by grandson Thomas Waghorn, in meantime, to use of Thomas, for his lifetime. After the death of Thomas Waghorn, to his heirs, for ever.
   His farm house, barn, stable, outhouses and about 23 acres of land in Snodland, in his own occupation and the cottage in Snodland, also in his own occupation and the cottage in Snodland occupied by William Burgess, known as Mill Stream Cottage, and rest of his real estate, except trust estate, to son James for his lifetime. After the death of James, then to Silas Norton, upon trust, subject to the uses directed by grandson Thomas Fletcher, in default of such direction then to Thomas Waghorn, for his lifetime; after his death, then to his heirs for ever. Any estate upon mortgage to his trustees, upon trust; trust details and rules follow.
   Witnesses: George Perfect, Surgeon, West Malling, John Baker, Gardener, Snodland and Edward Hawks, Carpenter, Snodland
    Proved 6th March 1835

32. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARY GORHAM
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 16th 1861 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 14th 1861 AGED 67 YEARS

33. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM GORHAM
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] AUGUST 1820
AGED 61YEARS
ALSO MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 26th 1851
AGED 90 YEARS
LEAVING FIVE SONS AND TWO DAUGHTERS
VIZ. JOHN, WILLIAM, ALEXANDER
GEORGE, MARY ANN , ELIZABETH
AND AMBROSE

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILLS DATED 27th JUNE 1812
William Gorham of Snodland, Yeoman.
   All his ready money, securities, household goods, debts, goods, chattels and personal estate and all real estate, to his wife Mary, for ever. Subject to payment of debts, funeral and testamentary costs. Wife is executor.
   Witnesses: James Selby, J.R.N. Norton, Clerk to Mr Selby and John Newman, Servant to Mr Selby.
   Proved 13th April 1821

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 26th JUNE 1848
Mary Gorham late of Snodland, now of Aylesford, (Widow of William)
   Appoints son Ambrose and daughter, Elizabeth Gorham, executors. Her wines, liquor, fuel, other consumables, household stores and provisions, to daughter Elizabeth, along with furniture, utensils, plate, plated articles, linen, china, glass, books, pictures and prints, for her lifetime; after her death, then the last articles to be part of the personal estate. a An inventory made of them before they go to Elizabeth. Residue of personal estate to Ambrose and Elizabeth Gorham, upon trust, to convert into money and invest it in their names in the Public Funds.
   Daughter Elizabeth to receive the annual interest for life; after her death, upon trust, to pay the sum of £220 to son Alexander. Residue to sons Alexander and Ambrose, equally shared.
   Her real estate, (except on mortgage and trust estate), to daughter Elizabeth for her lifetime; after her death, four cottages lately built on the site of the malt house in Snodland, in the occupation of [             ] Baker, [              ] Boorman, [                  ]Weeden ?, and [                 ] Dartnall,   equally shared between her children, Mary Ann Boorman, Alexander, George and John Gorman. To son Ambrose, the two houses which she lately occupied, one now occupied by sons John and Alexander, the other by son William. Another cottage adjoining the last, occupied by [             ] Austen and a piece of land called the “Small Orchard”, adjoining the last property and a piece of meadow and small piece of orchard, at the rear of the above cottages, in all about 2 ¼ acres. She charges the property bequeathed to Ambrose with payment to her son John of £25, after the death of daughter Elizabeth, this sum will bear interest of 5% from her daughter's death.
   To son William, a cottage with butcher's shop in Snodland now and for many years occupied by [ Edward ?] Hawks; to son John, a cottage at Ley ? Lane in Birling, occupied by [         ] Day and small piece of arable at Ley Lane, about ¾ od an acre, occupied by Daniel Curtis; to daughter Mary Ann, a cottage at Ley Lane, adjoining the last, occupied by [         ] Harolip ?, and a piece of allotment land at Birling Brook in Birling, about 1 ¼ acres occupied by son George; to son George the latter, charged with payment of £10 to son John, after death of their sister Elizabeth, this sum also to carry 5% interest after Elizabeth's death.
   Rest and residue of real estate to all her children, equally shared. All real estate vested in her by mortgage or on trust, to son Ambrose and daughter Elizabeth, subject to the trusts, etc., affecting the estate.
   Witnesses: Silas Norton, Solicitor, Town Malling and Jno. Wagon, School Master, Aylesford.
   Proved 4th December 1851

34. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FANNY
WIFE OF
RICHARD GOWAR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th DAY OF OCTR. 1857
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
RICHARD GOWAR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 1st DAY OF AUGUST 1861
AGED 77 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 2 SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER
WILLIAM, AMBROSE AND ELIZA

35. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

IN MEMORY OF
JANE WIFE OF
ARMIGILL HADLOW
DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1797
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO JAMES THEIR SON
DIED JULY 4th 1790
AGED 6 YEARS & 7 MONTHS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED2nd JULY 1829
Armigill Hadlow of Snodland Bargeman (no monument survives), died 1842
His six freehold cottages in Snodland, occupied by John Dartnell, Thomas Laws, William Austen, Nicholas Tiesdale, [              ] Austen and himself, to his wife, Mary Ann for her lifetime, to help bring up and educate their daughter Eliza, after his wife's death, the properties to daughter Eliza.In case Eliza should die in the lifetime of his wife, leaving a child or children, then the latter to his wife and that child or children.
   To Harriet Johnson, wife of George Johnson of Halling, Labourer, 19 guineas. His barge called the “Jane” of Rochester and skiff belonging to it, all household goods and furniture, plate, linen, china, money, securities and personal estate, chattels, rights and credits (subject to payment of his debts, funeral and testamentary costs and legacies), to his wife, she is to bring up and educate daughter Eliza, until she is married or otherwise provided for.
   His wife is executor.
   Witnesses: John Butler, William Higgins and William Kilpin
   Proved 26th May 1842

36. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
EDWARD HAWKS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 18th 1871
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWARD HAWKS
DIED OCTR. 28Th 1875
AGED 85 YEARS

37. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

SACRED TO THE REMEMBRANCE OF
REBECCA WIFE OF
JAMES HEWITT
AND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
RICHARD AND REBECCA PETERS
DIED APRIL 15th 1886
ALSO JAMES HEWITT
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED APRIL 23rd 1897
AGED 77 YEARS

James Hewitt of Dairy House, Snodland, Grocer, 1881 Census

38. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE HILDER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 11th 1890
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO NATHAN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 26th 1892
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO SARAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
GEORGE HILDER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER 18th 1901
AGED 74

George Hilder of 14 Orchard Cottages, Snodland, Cement Works Labourer, 1881 Census

39. BODY STONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMY AND ADA HILDER, AMY DIED 1867 AGED 3 MONTHS,
ADA DIED 1874 AGED 7 YEARS

40. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

JOHN HODGES
DIED DECEMBER 1873
AGED 29 YEARS

41. PEDESTAL WITH CROSS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EUSTACE HOOK
DIED AT DELAMERE
DEC. 14th 1890
ALSO OF EVELINA AUGUSTA HOOK
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1892
“When the Toil is Over,
Then Comes Rest at Last”

Both of Delamere House, Snodland, both independent Means, 1881 Census
Eustace was the son of Charles Townsend Hook, late owner of the Paper Mill.

42. HEADSTONE

[ ]
THOMAS HULKES HUGGINS
[WHO DIED JANUARY 1850]
[AGED 65 YEARS]
ELIZA
[WHO DIED]
[ ]
IN THE [ ] YEAR OF HER AGE
WILHELMINA MILLICENT
[WHO DIED [ ] MAY 1863]
[AGED 73 YEARS]

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 26th March 1830
Thomas Hulkes Huggins of Snodland, Miller
To his wife Millison all his money, investments, goods, chattels and effects, she is executor
Witnesses: Henry Huggins and Thomas Atkinson
Proved 30th August 1851

43. HEADSTONE - NOW MISSING

IN MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM HUGGINS
OF CHATHAM, JOINER
SON OF
MR WM. HUGGINS
OF THIS PARISH
DIED THE 8th OF JULY 17[6]8
AGED 71 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will dated 3rd June 1768
William Huggins of Chatham, Joiner.
   To Eleanor, wife of Michael Littlewood of Rochester, Shipwright (see my Monumental Inscriptions of St. Margaret, Rochester), £5; to Sarah Littlewood, daughter of the latter, £20; to Elizabeth Halfhead, sister of the latter, £20; to Michael Goudin ?, grandson of Michael and Eleanor Littlewood, £20; to Elizabeth Gransden, daughter of the late Edward Gransden, of Wrotham, £10; to John Huggins of Gillingham, Victualler, £20; to Sarah Swift, sister of John Huggins, widow, £20; to Henry Smith, Master Joiner at H. M. Chatham Dockyard, 1 guinea to buy a ring in remembrance of testator.
   Michael Littlewood and Thomas Hassell, Park Keeper to Sir John Dyke of Lullington (sic) Castle, Kent, a mourning ring each, marked with the    ? of Margaret Gransden. To Mary Popjay wife of Mr Popjay of Tooley Street, Southwark, Wool Cordulaker ? £40. To the Rev. Edward Sedgwick of New Romney, brother of Mary Popjay, £100; to William Martin the Younger, of Chatham, Baker, first cousin of Edward Sedgwick, £40.
   To John and William May of Holborough, Snodland, Gentlemen, £10 each.
   His six leasehold houses in Virginia Street, St. George's in the East, Middlesex, which he purchased of Edward Fox of the latter parish, Carpenter, to the children of Edward Sedgwick, living at his death, in equal shares.
   Reside of real and personal estate, after debts, funeral, probate and legacies are paid, to Edward Sedgwick and John Huggins in equal shares, the latter two are executors.
   Witnesses: Stephen Oben, Thomas Garner and Jos. Hawkins
   Proved 3rd November 1768

Note in margin dated 2nd April 1822
   The will was not administered by the executors, Granted to Thomas Hunt of Brunswick Square, Middlesex, Gentleman on behalf of Sarah Simmons of Rochester, Widow, James Simmons of Rochester, Gentleman and William Taylor of Gillingham, Gentleman, concerning their interest in property in Birling and Leybourne, by a Deed dated 8th June 1762. Edward Sedgwick and John Huggins died intestate

44. PEDESTAL CROSS MISSING

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LOTHIAN STEPHEN
YOUNGEST SON OF GERALD H. JACKSON
RECTOR OF THIS PARISH
AND DORA HIS WIFE
BORN 26th DECEMBER 1886?
DIED 1st MARCH 1902

JONES see WALTON

45. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM SON OF
WILLIAM AND ANN
CATHERINE JOYNSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 23rd OF SEPTEMBER 1827
AGED 5 WEEKS

46. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

[IN] MEMO[RY]
OF
RICHARD JUPP
DIED 11th APRIL 1846
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO AMELIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 11th APRIL 1850
AGED 66 YEARS

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 9th MAY 1844
Richard Jupp of Halling, Carpenter
   He is in a “feeble state of health”. To wife Amelia his two cottages , workshop and bakehouse, where he now lives and all furniture, goods, and all his property, for her lifetime, as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then to son Richard, now living with him. The workshop and the house they now live in. on condition that he repays the sum of £16 which testator has borrowed and he should also pay to his sister Mary Bookham, wife of William Bookham of Farningham, Labourer, £10. To son William of West Malling, his other cottage adjoining the cottage testator now lives in and bakehouse and garden, now let to [                ] Burgess, at death of his wife, or re- marries. This legacy on condition that he pays his sisters Amelia and Elizabeth and his brother Edward, £10 each, as soon as he can, without hardship to himself. To his three daughters, Mary Bookham, Amelia and Elizabeth Jupp, after his wife's death, all his furniture, household goods and effects, not before bequeathed, equally shared.
   If son William dies before his mother, then his legacy will go to his widow. Son Richard and wife are executors.
   Witnesses: James Draper and Charles Kerr
   Proved 2nd December 1850. Granted to Richard Jupp, surviving executor; administration had been granted to son William in May 1850, who had falsely claimed that testator had died intestate.

47. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FREDERICK
YOUNGEST SON OF
GEORGE & MARTHA JURY
LATE OF MAIDSTONE
WHO DIED APRIL 6th 1865
AGED 27 YEARS
[ ]
[GEORGE JURY]
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1867
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO OF MARTHA HIS WIDOW
WHO DIED DEC. 4th 1872
AGED 69 YEARS

48. HEADSTONE

[                               ]
[                               ]
ALSO MARY ANN KING
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
27th MARCH 1902 AGED [     ] YEARS

49. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LEVI KING
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1895
AGED 32 YEARS

Levi King of 33 London Road, Maidstone, Wheelwright, 1881 Census

50. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM KINGSNORTH
OF THIS PARISH
DIED 5th NOVR. 1883
AGED 81YEARS
“Lord have Mercy on Us”
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 21st JUNE 1884
AGED 69 YEARS

William Kingsnorth of Green Meadow Villa, Snodland, Retired Publican, 1881 Census

51. Chest Tomb

North Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SAMUEL ONLY SON OF WILLIAM LEE ESQ. OF HOLBOROUGH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 15th 1852 AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO OF
CHRISTIANA THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM LEE ESQ.
BORN JULY 23rd 1801 DIED DECEMBER 14th 1871
ALSO OF
WILLIAM LEE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 29th 1881 AGED 80

East End
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN WILLIAM HENRY ROBERTS
(ROYAL ENGINEERS)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 24th 1848
IN HIS 32nd YEAR
“Blessed are the Dead that Die in the Lord”
ALSO EDITH CICELY ROBERTS
BORN OCTR. [ ] DIED JANY. 2Nd 1874
ALSO OF ANN ROBERTS
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 18th 1881
AGED 58

From The Times
“Mr William Lee, J.P., who for 15 years represented Maidstone in Parliament in the Liberal interest, died yesterday at his residence at Holborough Court, Snodland, Kent. Mr Lee who was senior partner in the firm of Lee, son and Co, cement manufacturers, Snodland, was born at Lewisham in 1801, and married 19 years later. He unsuccessfully contested Maidstone in 1852, but was successful next year. He was defeated in 1857, regained the seat in 1859 and held it until he retired in 1870. He was a magistrate and deputy lieutenant for Kent.”
“The will dated July 23rd 1880, of Mr William Lee, J.P., D. L., the senior partner in the firm of Lee, Son and Co., cement manufacturers, late of Holborough Court, Snodland, Kent, who died on the 29th of September last, was proved on the 3rd inst by William Henry Roberts, the grandson, the acting executor, the personal estate amounting in value to upwards of £114,000. the testator specially bequeathed the testimonial service of plate presented to him by his friends in 1851, to his said grandson; the service of plate presented to him by his constituents at the time he represented Maidstone in Parliament, to his grandson, Samuel Lee Smith; and annuities to two nieces. The whole of the remainder of his real and personal estate he gives to his grandson the said William Henry Roberts”

52. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

IN MEMORY OF
SARAH LURCOCK
WHO DIED 26th MARCH 1876
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO OF GEORGE LURCOCK
WHO DIED OCTOBER [ ] 1880
AGED 58 YEARS

53. HEADSTONE

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
STEPHEN MANLEY
OF THIS PARISH
HE DIED OCT. YE 8th 1763
AGED 62 YEARSHERE ALSO LIETH THE BODY OF
ELIZH. MANLEY
WIFE OF STEPHEN MANLEY
SHE DIED JAN. YE 1st 1769
AGED 65 YEARS LEFT ISSUE ONE SON JOHN MANLEY
HERE ALSO LIETH FOUR OF THEIR CHILDREN
WHO DIED IN INFANCY VIZ. STEPHEN, THOMAS, AMY AND ELIZH.
WILLIAM THEIR SON DIED AUG. 7th 1762 AGED 29 YEARS
“Farewell Vain World, I know enough of thee,
And now am Careless what thou sayeth of Me,
Thy Smiles I Court not, nor thy Frowne I Fear,
All Cares are Past, my Head Lies Quiet Here,
What Faults you know, take care to Shun,
And Look at Home, Enough there's to be Done”

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 13th January 1759
Stephen Manley of Snodland, Maltster
   To son William £55; to wife Elizabeth £10 per year for her lifetime or for as long as she remains his widow, if she does remarry, then she is to have £5 per year, for her lifetime.
   He charges his freehold and leasehold estate and goods?, with the payment of the above annuity. His wife has the power to distrain the properties if the annuity is not paid.
   To son William the further sum of £50 within six months after the death of his mother, this sum from his effects.
   The rest and residue of his real and personal estate and effects, after payment of debts and legacies, to son John, who is also executor.
   Witnesses: James Base, William Fry and Richard Cork
   Proved 19th November 1763

54. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN MANLEY
WHO DIED THE 4th OF OCT. 1797
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 29th MAY * 1822
AGED 83 YEARS
* Probate states 30th of May

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated [ ] October 1765
John Manley of Snodland, Maltster
   Exclusive of the legacy left to his wife, Frances which he has secured to her and her heirs by Marriage Articles and a Bond of Obligation dated on or about 12th April 1765, to his wife £20. If his wife has any child or children lawfully begotten by him, then to her, in trust, for such a child or children, for their lives or they attain the age of 21 years, all his leasehold estate in Halling, called or known by the name of “ferry House” or the sign of the “Five Ringers”, held on lease from William Dallison, Esq. and now partly in his own occupation and partly by by John Edmeades; all his leasehold estate in Snodland held from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester occupied by Martin of the said parish. When his child or children are 21, respectively,, then the above estate to such child/children, for ever, equally shared. If his wife has no children, by him, or if such issue do not live to the age of 21, then the estate at Halling goes to his mother Elizabeth Manley, if she is then living. The estate at Snodland will remain with his wife, for ever. The mortgage on his freehold estate in Snodland, in his own occupation, shall be cleared and paid off, together with all other of his debts, from money arising from book debts, if there is not sufficient money, then by the sale of his stock in trade, materials or household furniture, as his executors think fit.
   By the last will and testament of his late father, he was to allow and pay his mother , Elizabeth, out of the estate left to him by his father, an annuity of £10 . By a Bond of Obligation dating from about 1st November 1763, he bound himself, his heirs, executors and administrators, to pay his mother an additional annuity of £10 per year. In consideration of this obligation and for her release for ever from the payment of the annuity/annuities and surrender or releasing him in “due form” of law being first had and obtained by his executors, to his mother, all his freehold estate in Snodland for life. Also to his mother, all the rest and residue of his personal estate, all that remains of his stock in trade, cattle, horses, hogs, poultry, materials, plus rest and residue of his ready money, invested money, bonds, book debts, plate, linen, apparel, goods and furniture. After the death of his mother, his freehold estate in Snodland to the child/children , if any, of his wife, by him. If there id no child living at the time of her death, or if they do not reach 21 years, the the freehold estate at Snodland and the leasehold estate at Halling to be sold and the money arising from the sale to be divided between his aunt Ann Bramley of East Malling and her children, and his aunt Ann Madge of Rainham, widow and her children in equal shares. He nominates his “trusty friend” John May of Snodland, Gentleman and Joseph Hawkins of St. Margaret's, Rochester, School Master, executors.
   Witnesses: Jeremiah French, William Lewis and Ann Knight.
   Proved 6th December 1797. John May and Joseph Hawkins have renounced execution of the will.

Testator's mother has died in his lifetime, administration granted to Frances, his widow.

Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 5th December 1821
Frances Manley of Snodland, widow of John.
All her household goods, stock, crops, implements, plate, wine, china and effects to son Stephen Manley of Snodland, also to him, all money and invested money. If Stephen dies before her, then his legacy goes to to his children, equally shared. Stephen is her executor.
She signs will with her mark X
Witnesses: James Leigh, John Beech and Robert Mills
Proved 6th July 1822. Son Stephen is a Yeoman
Note in margin: Testator died 30th May

55. HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
MARIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE MARTIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 27th 1884
AGED 59 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”

George Martin, of 3 Magnolia Place, Holborough Road, Snodland, Wagoner, Agricultural Labourer, 1881 Census

56. Pedestal, Cross Missing

East Side
IN MEMORY OF
ISRAEL MAY
AGED 37 YEARS
POLICE CONSTABLE OF THE
MALLING DIVISION
KENT COUNTY CONSTABULARY

North Side
FOUND CRUELLY MURDERED
ON SUNDAY MORNING
AUGUST 24th 1873

West
HE RECEIVED A PUBLIC FUNERAL
ON THURSDAY AUGUST 28th 1873
“The memory of the Just is Blessed”

South Side
ERECTED BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

The Trial of Thomas Atkins for the murder of P.C. May, at Maidstone, December 2nd 1873, as reported by The Times
“Thomas Atkins, 27, a labourer, was indicted for the wilful murder of Israel May at Birling, on the 24th of August.
   Mr Barrow and Mr Dering appeared for the prosecution; Mr Biron defended the prisoner.
   The prisoner had, for some time previous to the 23td of August, been employed at the Cement Works, near Snodland, and lodged at the house of a man named Parker, at Burham. At about 8 o'clock on the evening of Saturday, the 23rd of August, the prisoner left his lodgings stating that he should return at 11 o'clock. At that time he was wearing a monkey jacket and corduroy suit, and a flat cap upon his head, and, according to Parker's evidence, he never returned to his home after that time. At a quarter to 11 o'clock on the night of the 23rd of August, he was seen outside the “Bull” public house at Snodland, so drunk that he could not stand by himself, and had to be propped up against the wall of the house.
   At this time the deceased man, Israel May who was the district police-constable, came up and tried to induce the prisoner to go home, which he resented and used foul and threatening language to the officer, who was called away almost immediately to a disturbance elsewhere.
   The prisoner and two men left the public house shortly afterwards and walked along the road leading to Ham hill; and when about 100 yards from the Turnpike-gate the prisoner fell down by the roadside so helplessly drunk that the others could not rouse him. The deceased man came by at about half past 11, tried to rouse the prisoner , but without success, and then passed on towards Hamhill on his beat. He was spoken to at Hamhill by a witness named Upton at half-past 1 in the morning as he returned in the direction where the prisoner had been lying, and he was never again seen alive.
   At 6 o'clock the following (Sunday) morning the dead body of the policeman was found lying in a field about 40 yards from the spot where the prisoner had been left the evening before, , his head so smashed that his features were hardly distinguishable. There were marks of a struggle along the road and in the field where the body was discovered, and near the body were found a brace and a cap as well as the the policeman's helmet.
   The prisoner was not apprehended till the 30th , when he was found at Kingsdown. Upon being apprehended he made a statement to Superintendent Hulse to the effect that the deceased man came up to him and woke him, and upon his getting up struck him a violent blow on the head (the mark of which he pointed to), that thereupon he a struggle ensued between them; that they fell over the hedge into the field, and he succeeded in getting the staff from the policeman, and then struck him five or six times on the head. He expressed regret at the result, and stated that he had no idea at the time that he had killed the man.
   The ferryman at Snodland was called for the prosecution, and proved that on the Saturday previous he had ferried the prisoner over the river, and that on that occasion the prisoner expressed his intention of making a mark upon the deceased, but that at the time of making this threat the prisoner was much the worse for drink.
   For the defence it was submitted to the jury that the threats were those of a drunken man; that the wounds were inflicted by the constable's own staff and not by any weapon previously prepared, and that the whole of the evidence pointed to the truth of of the prisoner's statement, which was consistent with manslaughter, but did not support a charge of wilful murder. It was suggested that the wound on the prisoner's head pointed to the fact that the constable had struck the prisoner , as he stated, and that instead of the deed having been premeditated, the prisoner's drunkenness on the night in question precluded any such theory.
   His LORDSHIP, in summing up the case to the jury, told them that they would by their verdict have to decide whether the prisoner had, on the facts proved, a deliberate intent to take the life of the deceased man. In recapitulating the evidence, his Lordship remarked that the only occasion on which previous malice was shown by the prisoner against the deceased man , were when, according to the evidence for the prosecution, he was the worse for drink.....namely, at the ferry, on the Saturday previous, and on the night of the 23rd of August, when the offence was committed. Words uttered by a man when excited by drink must be taken with some modification. The nature of an act of violence must not be judged by a like modification. The evidence, in his Lordship's judgement, did not conflict with the two statements made by the prisoner, and it might fairly be taken that there was on the occasion when the deceased man met his death a very considerable struggle between the constable and the prisoner. The weapon which was the used on such an occasion is of importance when considering the question of malice; and if, as in the case before the jury, the weapon is one not only not provided beforehand, but is one wrested from the deceased in the course of a struggle, the presumption would rather be against than in favour of any premeditation. The jury must take into their consideration , finally, the question whether they believed the prisoner's statement that the constable struck him first with his staff or not. If they believed that the prisoner was so struck, that would undoubtedly be an unlawful act on the part of the constable,and, in his Lordship's opinion, would be material when the jury come to consider whether their verdict should be one of murder or manslaughter.
   The jury retired and after deliberating for 30 minutes returned a verdict of not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter.
   His LORDSHIP, in passing sentence upon the prisoner, expressed his strong disapprobation of any resistance to an officer under any circumstances, even though that officer may be exceeding his duty. Addressing the prisoner, his Lordship said that the jury had believed his statements that the deceased man had first struck him with his staff. That was an unlawful act which mitigated in some degree the seriousness of the offence which he had committed, yet he could not but believe that he had continued his blows upon the constable's head long after he must have known that he was seriously, if not mortally wounding the man, and therefore, this was an aggravated case of manslaughter, and the sentence upon him was that he be kept in penal servitude for the term of 20 years”
   Atkins was released after serving 15 years of the sentence, and is said to have gone to America.

57. HEADSTONE

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
GEORGE HENRY
SON OF
WILLIAM & SOPHIA MOORE
WHO DIED JULY 14th 1864 AGED 1 YEAR
ALSO
FREDERICK JOHN MOORE
WHO DIED JUNE 9th 1866 AGED 6 MONTHS

58. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM MOORE
BORN APRIL 10th 1829
DIED MARCH 5th 1883
ALSO
SOPHIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN NOVEMBER 9th 1835
DIED APRIL 14th 1888
“God of my Life be near,
On thee my Hopes I Cast,
Guide me through the Desert here,
And bring me Home at Last”

William Moore, Beer Retailer, “Brick Makers Arms”, Holborough Road, Snodland, 1881 Census

59. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM GEORGE
SON OF THOMAS AND ANN MOORE
BORN NOVEMBER 19th 1862
DIED APRIL 18th 1888
“Death has taken many a Loved one,
From our Homes and Fond Embrace,
But the Hour of Joy is Coming,
When we'll Meet them Face to Face,
Healing Balm for Wounded Spirits,
For the Hour will Soon Appear,
And within his Glorious Kingdom,
We shall Meet our our Friend so Dear”

William George Moore, Holborough Road, Snodland, Clerk in Paper Works, 1881 Census
Thomas Moore of Holborough Road, Snodland, Bricklayer, 1881 Census

60. HEADSTONE

HERE
LIETH YE BODY OF
JOHN PARKER
WHO DIED IN 1682
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO HERE LIETH
YE BODY OF
DEBORAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED MAY 14th 1720
AGED 68 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE DAUGHTER*
WIFE OF JAMES COCKLE OF HALLING
*Also Deborah, Headstone at Halling

61. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
FRANCES FREEMAN PEMBLE
WIFE OF ISAAC PEMBLE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST APRIL 10th
1890 AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED
ISAAC PEMBLE
WHO DIED MARCH 15th 1896
AGED 83 YEARS

62. DAMAGED PEDESTAL

[ ]
BERNARD EDWIN
THE MUCH
LOVED CHILD OF
EDWIN & LILLY BLANCHE
PERRIN OF WOULDHAM
WHO DIED SEPT. 2nd 1880
AGED 11 MONTHS

Edwin Perrin of Wouldham Post Office, Post Master and Grocer, 1881 Census

63. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZH. PERRYMAN
WHO DIED FEBY. 15Th 1825
AGED 40 YEARS

Rear
IN MEMORY OF
ADELA F. I. WRAY
WHO DIED JULY 12th 1835
AGED 4 YEARS

64. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

IN MEMORY OF
ANN DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARY PETERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 15th OF SEPTEMBER 1826
AGED 18 DAYS
ALSO SARAH DAUGHTER OF THE
ABOVE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th OF SEPTEMBER 1826
AGED 15 DAYS

65. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN PETERS
DIED 12th APRIL 1823
GEORGE PETERS
DIED 3rd DECEMBER 1845
AGED 37 YEARS
JOSEPH PETERS
DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1859
AGED 33 YEARS
MARY PETERS
DIED 10th MAY 1865
AGED 36 YEARS

66. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES SON OF
RICHARD & REBECCA PETERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 8th 1877
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD SON OF THE ABO[VE]
RICHARD & REBECCA PETERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 5th 1884
AGED 63 YEARS

Richard Peters, Junior, an Annuitant, living with sister and brother in law, James Hewett, Grocer, in Dairy House, Snodland, 1881 Census

67. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMILY WIFE OF
THOMAS WILLIAM PETERS
WHO DIED JULY 19th 1892
AGED 58 YEARS

68. HEADSTONE

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH PARKER
WIFE OF
THOMAS WILLIAM PETERS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 17th 1850
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO ABEL SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 10th 1853
AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS WILLIAM PETERS
WHO DIED JULY 20th 1905
AGED 89 YEARS
ALSO THEIR TWO DAUGHTERS
MARY DIED 5th JANUARY 1904
AGED 59 YEARS
FRANCES REBECCA BEADLE
DIED MARCH 12th 1905
AGED 59 YEARS

69. Small Pedestal - Missing

Initials only
H.D.P.
[HENRY DAMPIER PHELPS]
RECTOR OF SNODLAND
1804 – 1865

70. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

IN
AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
ELIZA BELOVED WIFE OF
SETH PUDNEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP JAN. 1st 1890
AGED 57 YEARS

Seth Pudney, Joseph Pudney ?, Labourer of Hooper's Road, Rochester, both he and Eliza born in Essex, 1881 Census

71. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN WIFE OF
WILLIAM RANDELL
BORN OCT. 11th 1829
DIED OCT. 9th 1889
ALSO OF WALYER SON OF
WILLIAM & ANN RANDELL
WHO DIED MARCH 2nd 1875
AGED 10 YEARS & 5 MONTHS

William Randell/Randall,, East Street, Snodland, Paper Mill Labourer, Ann is Amy ?, 1881 Census

ROBERTS see LEE

72. PEDESTAL - CROSS FALLEN

[ ]
JOSEPH EVAN
SMITH
BORN AT HORSLEY
[GLOUCESTER]SHIRE 1814
DIED AT SNODLAND
FEB. 7th 1907
IN
MEMORY OF
ANN NORTON SMITH
BORN HORSLEY
GLOUCESTERSHIRE 1815
DIED AT SNODLAND JAN. 1st 1907

Joseph Smith, S.S.A.M., R.P.S., was a General Practitioner, of Brock House, Snodland, Ann was his sister, 1881 Census

73. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM & FRANCES
SOUTHGATE WHO DIED THE 24th
SEPTEMBER 1819 AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 14th OF JUNE 1828
IN THE 21st YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO THE ABOVE
FRANCES SOUTHGATE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 18th 1855
AGED 82 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will dated 19th February 1842
Frances Southgate of Snodland, Widow.
   Wishes to be buried in Snodland churchyard, in the same grave as her “dear departed son”.
   Mr John Collings, Draper of West Malling is to be the undertaker, and her coffin to be made by her nephew, Mr Stephen Manley of Trottiscliffe. Her nephews, Mr William Knell of Grain and Mr Stephen Manley and her nieces Elizabeth Church of Hartlip and Mrs Susan Longley of Ryarsh are executors. They are to pay her debts and funeral and probate costs.
   To brother George Baxter Manley of Snodland, £100; if he is not alive at time of her death, then 1/3 of the £100 to each to nephew Thomas Manley of Carshalton, Surrey, and nieces, Frances Hancock of Maidstone and Susan Longley of Ryarsh. To nephew William Knell of Grain, £20; to nephew Stephen Manley, £70; to nephew John Manley, of Strood, £70, if he is dead at testator's death, then the £70 to be shared as follows, £10 to Sarah his widow, £20 to nephew, Stephen Manley, £20 to nephew, Richard Manley of Snodland,£10 to Miss Elizabeth Clinch and £10 to Miss Margaret Clinch, daughters of her niece Mrs Elizabeth Clinch of Hartlip. To niece Susan Longley, £50, if she dies before the testator, then the £50 goes to George Baxter Manley; to nephew Richard Manley, £20, if he dies before testator, this legacy not to go to his heirs or relatives; to nephew William Brooks of Cuxton, £20; to her sister Mrs Elizabeth Knell, £10,if she dies before testator the £10 goes to Miss Frances Bonny of Sittingbourne; to niece Elizabeth Bonny of Sittingbourne, £10, if she dies before the testator, the £10 goes to her daughter Miss Jane Bonny; £10 to Sarah Ann Pearce of West Farleigh; to George Brooks, £10; to Margaret Brooks £10 and £10 to Frances Brooks, all three of East Malling; if any of them are dead at time of testator's death, their legacy not to go to their heirs of relatives.
All her furniture in upper front room, (except her secretaire), and teapot, two Japanned tea trays and from lower front room, six silver tea spoons to niece Elizabeth Clinch. Her secretaire, ? table and cover , two old tea trays, silver tea spoons to Susan Longley. All furniture in top room (except bed and bolster), table and cover, in lower front room to nephew John Manley, if he is dead at testator's death, then to Susan Longley and bed and bolster in top room. To Margaret Brooks pair of silver sugar tongs, an old table spoon marked D.S.? and six old tea spoons marked P.J.S.?
   To Mrs Elizabeth Knell, all table and chimney ornaments; to Mr William Pye of Cuxton, picture of sheep in lower front room; to William Pye, Junior, her picture of needle work; to Elizabeth Wood of Bredgar, eight mahogany chairs, large looking glass and large family bible; ; to Henry Pye, son of William Pye, Senior, two china bowls, silver snuff box, two china mugs and silver spectacles and case; to Mrs Pye, her watch, and set of china; to Miss Frances Pye, a silver cream jug; to Miss Ann Pye, her reading glasses and old china bowl and china tumblers; to Mrs Bonney a pair of silver table spoons; to Miss Frances Bonny, pair of desert spoons, and pair of salt spoons; to Miss Mary Ann Knell her round work table; to Mrs Ann Holding of Malling her spy glass; to nephew, Stephen Manley, glass decanters and wine glasses and all glass; to nieces Elizabeth Clinch, Susan Longley all remainder of furniture, five irons?, kitchen implements and all other furniture, all clothes and linen, upon trust, they are to give Mrs Bonny any one article from her box of wearing ornaments, the rest divided equally between Fanny, Mary and Ann Pye; her white conterpane and best coloured counterpane to Mrs Elizabeth Clinch; remainder of linen, sheets, blankets, etc., to Elizabeth Clinch and Susan Longley and John Manley. “The Life of Our Blessed Saviour, Jesus Christ” to Elizabeth Clinch; “The Rose Claremont” and “The Life of Queen Charlotte”, to Frances Pye; remainder of books to George Baxter Manley. Anything remaining will go to her executors after they have faithfully executed the will.
   Witnesses: George Gorham and William Holding
   Proved 3rd September 1855 Executors William Knell and Elizabeth Church have died since will was made.

74. HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN TERRY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEB. 14th 1892
AGED 20 YEARS

75. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE LATE
GEORGE THOMAS
OF SPRATT'S BROOK FARM TUNBRIDGE WELLS
WHO DIED MAY 22nd 1900
AGED 78 YEARS

THWAITE see GAY

76. CHEST TOMB, ONLY ERODED LEDGER REMAINS ? (WAS CLOSE TO SOUTH EAST
CORNER OF CHANCEL.) FROM JOHN THORPE'S REGISTRUM ROFFENSES, 1769

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
ISSAC TILGHMAN
SON OF WETENHALL TILGHMAN
OF SNODLAND, GENT.
WHO DYED THE 21st DAY OF DECEMBER 1647
AGED 36 YEARS
AND OF LISBONA HIS WIFE
WHO DYED THE 16th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1678
AGED 58 YEARS
AND OF THEIR TWO DAUGHTERS
ELIZABETH AND ELINOR

TOWNSEND see CRAFT

77. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANCES WAGHORN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 1848
AGED 38 YEARS
THIS STONE WAS PLACED HERE
BY HER AFFECTIONATE BROTHER
LIEUT. WAGHORN R. N.

78. HEADSTONE AND BODYSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS FLETCHER WAGHORN
LIEUTENANT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 7th 1850
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO OF HARRIET
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 19th 1856
AGED 54 YEARS

Lieutenant Thomas Fletcher Waghorn, R. N.
Waghorn was the pioneer of the overland postal route India. His overland route took 10,000 miles off the sea route via the Cape of Good Hope and reduced the time taken from 3 months to 35 – 45 days. With the advent of the Suez Canal and faster steam ships the overland route eventually became redundant.
16th July 1800: Waghorn was baptised at St. Mary the Virgin, Chatham, son of Thomas, a Butcher, and Ann Waghorn. Ann was formerly Ann Goodhugh, (see John Goodhugh, No. 31)
10th November 1812 : Entered the Royal Navy at Chatham, as a Midshipman on H.M.S. Bahama.
3rd November 1813: Transferred to H.M.S. Tigris
25th October 1817 : Discharged from the Royal Navy due to reduction of the Navy after end of French War.
1818 : Sailed as Third Mate on the Thalia, a merchantman, to Calcutta
2nd June 1820 : Joined the Bengal Pilot Service.
11th June 1822 : Married Elizabeth Bartlett in Calcutta.
1824-1826: First Burmese War , Waghorn went on active service during this war.
1826 : After the end of the war, Waghorn resumed his career as a pilot.
1828 : Promoted plans to run a steamship from England to India, via the Cape, met with a disappointing response but he asked to look at the route to India via Egypt, Waghorn believed this route was viable but the East India Company was not responsive, so Waghorn resigned from the Pilot Service in 1831,to devote himself to steam navigation.
1831 : Later this year Waghorn took up his career in the Royal Navy again to freshen up on his steamship experience and to familiarise himself with the steamship mail service to the Mediterranean. He also needed more service years to attain the rank of Lieutenant.
But he was paid off on 10th November 1832.
1832 : He volunteered to make an overland journey to India via Egypt but this took over four months, understandably, there was no enthusiastic response to this experiment. On his return to Egypt he met the Pasha of Egypt who was later to assist him in setting up the route through the desert.
1834 : Waghorn appeared before the Parliamentary Select Committee concerning steamship navigation vis Egypt, he appeared again in 1837. His wife died in Calcutta on 8th March 1834; on the 8th of December of that year, he married Harriet Martin, daughter of a Snodland miller and neighbour of his mother and grandfather; his grandfather had died 6 days before , leaving Waghorn a substantial legacy. (See John Goodhugh's will, No. 31).
1835 – 1837 : Waghorn's business was established in Cornhill in the City of London. He lived in the desert with the Arabs to establish the Overland Route in Egypt, this involved setting up relay stations, arranging guides, supplies of horses, boats and carriages for travellers. The time taken to travel from England to India was now achieved in 35 – 45 days. In 1837 Waghorn became Deputy Consul in Egypt but his relations with his superiors were troubled.
1840 : The P&O Company set up, with the backing of the British Government, a rival route. Another set back came when most of his 300 horses were killed by the Plague. The Pasha of Egypt bought out the remainder of Waghorn's stake, so now the Pasha controlled the route.
Post 1840 : Waghorn turned his attention to improving the post in Europe, avoiding France, which sometimes created difficulties. Utilising the new railway networks,he did manage to speed up the post but a promised Government reimbursement for the cost of his trials failed to materialise. He was now in debt to the sum of about £5,000, (nearly £500,000, in income terms, today). He did receive a belated pension of £100 per annum and money raised from a public testimonial could not “dent” these debts. Towards the end of his life, Waghorn promoted the continuation of the steam ship routes to the East Indies and Australia, his brother and two of his sisters emigrated to Australia. Waghorn was now a broken man; a short holiday in Malta failed to restore his health and he died at home in Islington on 7th January 1850. He was buried in Snodland churchyard on the 14th of January.
1888 : A Bronze statue of Waghorn erected at Chatham

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 11th November 1847
Thomas Fletcher Waghorn of Cornhill, City of London and Snodland, Esquire Lieutenant in the Royal Navy.
   All his real and personal estate to wife Harriet but any estate invested in him upon trust or by mortgage, subject to the equities affecting them.
   Witnesses: Philip Smith Fox, Solicitor, Coleman Street and George William Wheatley, Cornhill
   Proved 5th March 1850

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will dated 17th May 1851
Harriet Waghorn, Widow of Bark Place, Bayswater
   Her funeral to be inexpensive and unostentatious.
   To Joseph Matthews, her executor, her painting of a favourite horse, called “Jack”; to Susannah Matthews sister of Joseph, her piano and a daguerreotype likeness of her late husband; to her god child, Harriet Matthews, her watch and portrait; to friend, George Wheatley, the portrait of her late husband by Sir George Hayter; to Mrs William Ransom, sister of her late husband, all his clothing, his watch and   ?; to friend, Mrs Mountjoy, her mourning brooch with pearls containing her hair and her husband's hair, also 19 guineas for a mourning ring and all her real and personal estate, except plate, jewels, wine, linen, rents in arrears, pensions in arrears, dividends, interest, stocks, funds, securities and money, which go to   Thomas Matthews of Snodland, Farmer.
   Thomas Matthews and his son Joseph are executors.

Witnesses: Samuel Piercey 15 Three Crowns Square, Southwark and William Kilby of the same place, his Clerk.
   Proved 8th April 1856. Power reserved to Thomas Matthews.

79. HEADSTONE - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOHN WALTON
LATE MASTER TAILOR OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED DECEMBER 31st 1886
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO JOHN JONES OF NORTHAMPTON
WHO DIED MAY 13th 1889
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZA ANN
WIFE OF JOHN WALTON
AND DAUGHTER OF JOHN JONES
WHO DIED SEPT. 4th 1933 AGED 88 YEARS

? John Walton, 3 Birling Road, Snodland, Chelsea Pensioner (Blind), wife Eliza A.

WINGATE see CRAFT

80. DAMAGED PEDESTAL - ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GERALD FREDERICK
ELDEST SON OF
FREDERICK W. AND CONSTANCE WOODHOUSE
DIED AT HOLBOROUGH COURT
SUNDAY 27th DECR. 1891
AGED 13 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS

81. HEADSTONE

- ON BOUNDARY OF CHURCHYARD

IN MEMORY OF
JAMES WOODING
WHO DIED APRIL 27th 1868
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO OF FRANCES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1877
AGED 85 YEARS

82. HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
CAROLINE
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS WOODRUFF
WHO DIED OCTR. 12Th 1884
AGED 35 YEARS

Thomas Woodruff of 1 Orchard Cottages, Snodland, Sail Maker, son of James, Cement Miller
Married Caroline Whiffen in 1883 (1881 Census)

83. CHEST TOMB

(INSCRIPTION FROM OLD TRANSCRIPT
ONLY THE START OF TWO TOP LINES SURVIVE, CONFIRMING THIS IS THE WRAY TOMB)

HERE LYETH THE [BODIES OF GEO. DAVID & JOANNA SONS & DAUGHR OF GEO. WRAY]
OF PADELLESWORTH [BY JOHANNA HIS WIFE [THOMAS] WRAY WHO DIED JULY 9th 1709]
[AGD. 21 YEARS DAVID WRAY WHO DIED MARCH 3rd 1696 AGD. 4 YEARS]
[JOHANNA WRAY WHO DIED FEB. [ ] 1693 AGD. 9 YEARS]
]HERE LYETH THE BODY OF ELIZH. WIFE OF NICHOLAS WRAY OF PADDLESWORTH]
[WHO DIED JUNE 6th 1729 AGED 33 YEARS ALSO JANE WIFE OF NICHOLAS WRAY]
[WHO DIED MARCH YE 11th 1734 AGED 33 YEARS HERE ALSO LYETH THE BODY OF THE] [ABOVE NICHOLAS WRAY OF PADDLESWORTH WHO DIED AUG. YE 24th 1745]
[AGED 54 YEARS LEFT ISSUE ONE SON AND 3 DRS. GEORGE ELIZ. JANE AND FRANCES]

NORTH SIDE
[ HERE LYETH THE BODY OF] HAMMOND [WRAYWHO DIED JANUARY [   ] 1675 [6]]
[AGED [   ] YEARS] [ALSO] MARY [THE WIFE OF] [HAMMOND WRAY]
[WHO DIED [                    ]] [AGED [ ] YEARS]

Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 3rd June 1675
Hammond Wray of Paddlesworth, Yeoman.
He is sick in body.
To his sons, George, David, Thomas, John and Francis, at 21 years of age, respectively, £50 each, from one year after his death. To his daughters, Elizabeth, Mary and Briggett, £50 each at 21 years or day of marriage, which first occurs.
If any of his children die before they are 21 of married, if girls, their legacy to be shared between the survivors. Rest and residue to his wife, Mary, who is executor. He desires his sons to assist their mother with the executorship.
Signs will with a mark X
Witnesses: Thomas Tomlyn, the mark of William Neale and the mark of Elizabeth Collison
Proved 13th August 1675

WRAY see PERRYMAN

INTERIOR OF CHURCH

LOST BRASSES
RECORDED BY JOHN WEAVER
“THE ANCIENT FUNERAL MONUMENTS OF ENGLAND”,1631

84. BURIED IN THE CHURCH PORCH, LEDGER REMAINS

WILLIAM ALISANDER
WHO PAID A WEEKLY STIPEND OF BREAD
TO THE POOR FOR EVER, DIED MCCCCLXX (1470)

CONSISTORY COURT OF ROCHESTER WILL DATED 15th JANUARY 1470
William Alisander of Snodland
Desires to be buried in the Porch at All Saints Church, Snodland
   To the High Altar of All Saints, for tithes omitted or forgotten, 10 shillings; to the Rector of All Saints, for bread and wine for Holy Communion, for one year and to pray for the souls of the late Bishop of Rochester, the testator and his father and mother, Thomas and Alice, his wife Elizabeth , all his benefactors and of all the faithful, 3 shillings and four pence. Also to the Rector of Snodland, a small book of “pleas and dirges”, the Rector to pray for his soul and the people listed above.
   He desires that a priest is appointed to Snodland church for 2 years, following his death, to celebrate daily mass and to pray for the souls of the above mentioned people.
   To the reparations of Snodland church, 26 shillings and eight pence; to all the lights in the said church, 8 pence and a 1½ pound candle; to the Rector, 6 pence; to the Sacrist, 16 pence; to the Vicar of Northfleet, for bread and wine for Holy Communion for one year, and also to pray for the souls of the above, 3 shillings and four pence; for Northfleet church, where most needed, 6 shillings and eight pence.
   To the Prior and Augustan Brothers in the City of London, a silver cup of 5¼ ounces and eight shillings and four pence, for 100 masses for the above mentioned souls; to the Brothers of the Minorities and Carmelites, also in the City of London, eight shillings and four pence also to say 100 masses, as above.
   To the Carmelites of Aylesford, to say 100 masses, as above, 10 shillings and a large silver? Bowl of 14 ounces; to John Aveny, Prior of Christ Church, Canterbury, a gold ring with a sapphire set in it; also to the Brothers of that place, a silver gilt cup and cover, of 26 ounces, to say masses for the above souls; to the Abbess of Malling, a chased silver cup of 14 ounces.
   To John Whitmore, Rector of Stone, a maple cup embellished with gem stones and silver gilt of 16½ ounces; to Richard Legat, a book, “Tulius in Multis”; to his son William Alisander, his white bed, “dyed with flowers”, at Nasshynden; to Juliane, wife of Richard Alisander, a red russet and silver gilt dress; to Margaret, daughter of Richard and Juliane, 6 silver spoons and a bed with bolster, blankets, sheets and coverlets; to Sibille Harper of Northfleet, 3shillings and four pence; to Margaret and Isabelle, daughters of William Alisander, 20 shillings each; to Juliane Rodan of Stone, 6 shillings and eight pence; to maintain the bridge at Black Brook, 10 shillings;to road repairs at Northfleet, 10 shillings; to his son Geoffery, 16 marks which Richard Fromond of Hadlow, owes testator, als to Geoffery, 40 shillings which John Goding of Hadlow also owes, also to Geoffery, all household goods, beds, bed linen and utensils in his house at Holweys, Nasshynden, plus iron work, etc.,in the forge of Robert Permenter, jewels and money once belonging to William Alisander, Junior, on condition that Geoffery executes the will faithfully; to Margaret, daughter of Richard Alisander, 20 shillings; towards construction at Bromley church, 13 shillings and four pence. Residue of goods, after debts and legacies are paid, to son William.
Executors are sons, William and Geoffery , Roger Stalworth and William Petyr.
Overseers of the will are, John Lowe, Archdeacon of Rochester and John Pyrott, Rector of Snodland.
To each of his executors and overseers, 10 shillings.

85. THOMAS BREEDEN AND HIS WIFE MVXII

86.

HERE LIES THE BODY OF RICHARD DAUY, KNIGHT AND MARGERY HIS WIFE
FORMERLY JESTER OF OUR LORD KING HENRY VI DIED XVth MARCH MCCCCLXXXX1

PRAY FOR THE SOULE MAWD DOUY,
WHOSE CORPE UNDER DO LY,
SHE WAS DAWTER OF WILLIAM DUAY,
ON WHOSE SOULE JESUS HAVE MERCY,
I PRAY YOU AL FOR CHERITIE,
SAY A PATERNOSTER AND AVE,
SAY A LORD'S PRAYER AND A HAIL MARY

87.

HERE LIES WILLIAM HESILT A BARON OF THE EXCHEQUER OF OUR LORD
KING WHO DIED APRIL IX MCCCCXXV AND AGNES HIS WIFE
ON WHOSE SOULS MAY GOD HAVE MERCY AMEN

88.

HERE LYETH RICHARD DE HUNT LATE SERVANT TO MY LORD OF CANTERBURY
WILLIAM DE WAREHAM AND JOANE HIS WIFE
WHICH RICHARD DIED [ ] MVXV111 AND JOANE MVXXX1X

89.

HERE LIES SIR* PETER DE LACEY FORMERLY RECTOR OF THIS CHURCH
AND PREBENDARY OF PREBEND OF SWERDES IN THE CATHEDRAL CHUCH
OF DUBLIN OCT. XV111 MCCCLXXV DEATH IS THE PATH OF LIFE
* Old courtesy title for the clergy

90.

WILLIAM LYE
RECTOR OF NORTHFLEET
JANUARY 1X MCCCLXXXX1

91.

RE LYETH [ ] PALMER OF OTFORD, ESARE, DIED MCCCCV11

92.

HERE LYETH JOHN POLE SONNE OF HENRY POLE OF HARTINGTON
IN THE COUNTY OF DARBY WHO DECEASED MCCCCLXXXV11

CONSISTORY COURT OF ROCHESTER WILL DATED 29th DECEMBER 1487
John Pole of Snodland
   To Our Lady chapel of Snodland, 6 shillings and eight pence; 3 shillings and four pence to the High Altar, also for the chapel, an alabaster table and 40 shillings, to pray for John and Christopher Haw and for the souls of John Pole and John Cotton.
   His executors are to place a stone over his grave, with the year of his death.
   The best cross at Snodland to be “amended” at his cost? 10 shillings to buy a pyx for the blessed sacrament; a 2 pound wax taper for our Lady of Jerusalem for one year.
   To each of his god children, 6 pence; to William Lacey, his red ? gown and a shirt; to Robert Prassle a posset?, gown; to John Qulbe, his gown with a blue lining; to Robert, servant of John Cotton, a pair of hose; to John Derrant, a leather doublet and pair of hose; to Gylis Gorton his bows, in lieu of money he owes him; to William Walshe, servant of his brother John Haw, a sheafe of arrows; to Lucy Holbe, a red bullock [              ]        [         ] any other of them.
   His executors to pay his servant, John Derrant, 37 shillings and 6 pence and 2 gowns; to Mawd Lacey, a shirt; to Margaret Goldhawke a shirt. Residue of goods to be appraised by John Smyth, John Stonyng and John Buttcher; part of these goods to his brother Christopher, if sufficient, to pay his debts, if not sufficient, he to have 1 ½ acres of land at Bouhhmere. For his appraisers, 6 shillings and 8 pence. His executors are his brother Christopher Haw, William Wode and John Goode, to each of them 13 shillings and 4 pence. Brother John Haw is Overseer of the will.
   Witnesses: John Brompton, Vicar of Birling, John Smythe, Thomas Stalworth , henry Hardy and Johanne Bennett.

Codicil
His house at Snodland called Botelers to Christopher, his brother on condition that he dredges the Blake Brook from Snodland to Newhithe, otherwise the property to be sold and a chalice bought from the proceeds for Snodland church. Residue to executors.

93. BURIED BELOW THE STEP BEFORE THE ALTAR

WILLIAM RIKHILL KNIGHT ELDEST SON OF WILLIAM RIKHILL SOLDIER
AND KATHERINE HIS WIFE WHO DIED XXVII AUGUST MCCCCXXIII
WHICH SAME WILLIAM DIED [ ] DAY [OF] [ ] MCCCC
ON WHOSE SOULS MAY GOD HAVE MERCY AMEN

94.

HERE LIES ALICE FORMERLY WIFE OF WILLIAM WANGEFORD WHO DIED ON
THE MONDAY NEXT AFTER THE SUNDAY IN BRANCHES OF PALMS* MCCCCXXI
*Palm Sunday

LOST MONUMENTS RECORDED IN REGISTRUM ROFFENSES, JOHN THORPE,1769

95.

HIC JACET THOMAS DALBY QUONDAM RECTOR ISTIUS
ECCLESIE QUI OBIIT VI DIE OCTOBER ANNO DOMINI MCCCCLXX11
CUJUS ANIME PROPICIETUR DEUS AMEN

96. LEDGER IN NORTH AISLE, UNDER MODERN FLOOR?

MEMORIA SACRUM
RICHARDI MANLY ARMIGERI
QUI OBIIT VIGESSIMO NONO DIE APRILIS
ANNO SAUTIS 1684

PREROGATIVE COURT OF CANTERBURY WILL DATED 20th APRIL 1684

Richard Manley, Esquire of Holloway Court, Snodland.
He is “sick and weak in body”.
To son Charles, his houses and lands in Snodland, Halling, ? , Folkestone and St. Margaret's, Rochester, on condition that he pays to his sister, Frances Manley, £400 which was bequeathed to her by her late mother, Martha. For this payment, Charles and his (testator's) brother Thomas, stand engaged (by bond), to Sir Robert Faunce, “but also cause and procure the said Sir Robert Faunce to the release and discharge by my said brother Thomas, from the same engagement”.
In case his son happens to die without lawful issue, then the above mentioned property goes to his daughter, Frances, for ever.
To son Charles the lease of the Manor of Sarmowe ?, or Sakmore ?, held on lease from the Archbishop of Canterbury and a lease on a house , stable and gardens in St. Margaret's, Rochester, held on lease from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester. Both these leaseholds are charged with the payment of the above £400 to daughter Frances.
To daughter, Frances, all monies due and owing to him by William Reeves, late of Canterbury, now deceased, (£600).
Also to Frances, £250, now in the bankers' hands in London.
All his ready money, household plate, gold, gold rings, debts due, household goods and implements, goods, chattels and personal estate (after debts and funeral costs are paid), to son and daughter, Charles and Frances, equally shared. Charles and Frances are executors.

Witnesses: Martha Cropley ?, Ann Ketchell ?, Robert Coney, Thomas Manley and Samuel Thurstone.

Proved 17th June 1684; granted to daughter Frances, now Frances Coney, power reserved to Charles Manley.

EXTANT MONUMENTS

97. BRASS WITH FIGURES OF A MAN AND WOMAN, NORTH AISLE

ORATE PRO ANIMABUS EDWARDI BISCHOPTRE & MARGARETA UXORIS EJUS QUI QUIDEM
EDWARDUS OBIIT PRIMO DIE MENSIS SEPTEMBRIS ET DOMINA MARGARETA OBIIT XVI
DIE MENSIS NOVEMBRIS ANNO DOMINI MCCCCLXXXVII QUORAM ANIMABUS PROPIETUR DEUS AMEN

CONSISTORY COURT OF ROCHESTER WILL DATED 13th NOVEMBER 1487
Margaret Bischoptre of Addington, Widow.
   Desires to be buried in Snodland church, besides her husband.
   To the High Altar of Snodland, for tithes and and offerings forgotten, 20 pence. The the High Altar of Addington, 12 pence. For a taper to burn before Our Lady of Gesyn ?, in Snodland church, two “qutes”, quarts of barley. Towards the building of Our Lady chapel in Holborow, in Snodland, 40 shillings, this to be paid when building work commences.
   To her daughter, Emme, her best bed and hangings, sheets, blankets, pillows, etc., her great cauldron, 2 brass pots, all her pewter and all her jewels. If Emme dies before she is 21 or married, then testator's sister, Margaret, is to have Emme's legacy.
   Also to sister, Margaret, her second best bed with hangings and sheets, etc., belonging to it, and a brass pot.
The residue of her goods, (after payment of her debts and legacies), to John Perott, (Rector of Snodland), and to Anthony
   Lancaster, who are her executors, to be disposed of for the “helth of my sowle”, as they think fit.
   Witnesses: Sir Alen Gagge, Curate of Addington, Thomas Treeves of Otham and William Godde of Ryarsh.

Part Two of Will
Concerning her land and property in Snodland and East Malling or elsewhere in Kent.
   Her executors will have the profits of her estate in East Malling, upon trust, which will go to her son John, when he is 22, for ever.
   They are also to hold the profits of her estate in Snodland, upon trust, until son William is 22, when it will go to him.
   Executors are to have guardianship of her children until they are 22, or marriage in the case of Emme.
   They are to pay her debts and legacies and keep her children with profits from her estate.
   Son William to have the Snodland estate at 22, on condition that he pays his sister Emme 10 marks when she comes of age or is married. If son William dies under 22, without lawful heirs, then the executors will sell the Snodland estate, paying daughter
   Emme £20. Residue of money, if any, to be spent for the health of her husband's soul and her own.
   If the Snodland estate can not be sold for afair price, then daughter Emme and her heirs to have it, for ever. If Emme dies without lawful heirs, then her bequests go to testator's sister, Margaret and her heirs, for ever. If all her children and sister
   Margaret die without lawful heirs, then both her estates to be sold by her executors and the proceeds to be used for charity at the discretion of her executors, in Snodland and East Malling, to please God and for the health of her and her husband's souls.
   Proved 5th May 1488

98. BRASS WITH FIGURE OF HEADLESS MAN, NORTH WALL, CHANCEL
(TRANSLATION)

HERE LIES JOHN (BRIGGE) SON OF THE LANCASTRIAN HERALD KING OF ARMS
WHO DIED THE 10th DAY OF THE MONTH OF JUNE 1441
MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON HIS SOUL AMEN

99. BRASS, SOUTH WALL, CHANCEL

NOV. 18th 1881 A WINDOW* HAS BEEN ERECTED IN
THIS CHURCH TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING
MEMORY OF THE LATE ARCHDEACON CAREY, M.A.
FOR EIGHT YEARS RECTOR OF THIS PARISH
(* Window at west end of nave)

100. WINDOW, NORTH WEST END OF NAVE

DAMAGED BY ENEMY ACTION 1941 AND RESTORED 1949
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM DEDRICK (1857 – 1820) MANAGER OF
THE PAPER MILL AND OF HIS GRANDSON RICHARD PEARSON
KILLED IN H.M.S. HASTY OFF MALTA JUNE 1942

101. WINDOW, NORTH EAST END OF NAVE

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM EMERSON DEDRICK
J. P. PAPERMAKER
HIGH SHERIFF OF KENT 1952
10th MAY 1885 - 18th MAR 1963

102. WHITE MARBLE SHIELD ON BLACK BACKGROUND

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SAMUEL LEE
OF HOLBOROUGH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 15th 1852
AGED 26 YEARS
“Blessed are they that Mourn, for they shall be Comforted”

103. BRASS, NORTH WALL OF NAVE

WILLIAM LEE OF HOLBOROUGH, J.P. & D.L. FOR THIS COUNTY
FOR 17 YEARS M.P. FOR MAIDSTONE DIED SEPT. 29th 1881 AGED 80
CHRISTIANA HIS WIFE DIED DECR. 14Th 1871 AGED 70

THIS BRASS PLACED IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE BY THEIR ONLY SURVIVING CHILD
SARAH SMITH OF THE GLEANINGS, ROCHESTER & HER ELDEST SON SAML. LEE SMITH

104. MARBLE CARTOUCHE OF POWERFULLY CARVED SCROLLS
(NOW CONSIDERED TO BE BY ARTUS QUELLIN, PARTNER OF GRINLING GIBBONS)

HERE
LYETH THE BODY OF MARTHA ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
JOHN BAYNARD LATE OF SHORNE IN THE COUNTY OF KENT, GENT.
FIRST MARRIED TO BONHAM FAUNCE OF ST. MARGARET'S, ROCHESTER
GENT. BY WHOM SHEE HAD ISSUE WHICH SURVIVED HER TWO
DAUGHTERS VIZ MARY HER ELDEST MARRIED TO WILLIAM MAN
OF THE CITY OF CANTERBURY, ESQ. AND MARTHA HER SECOND
DAUGHTER MARRIED TO JOHN CROPLEY OF ST. MARGARET'S
ROCHESTER, ESQ.
SHEE WAS AFTERWARDS MARRIED TO RICHARD MANLEY
OF HOLLOWAY COURT IN THIS PARISH, ESQ. BY WHOM
ALSO SHE LEFT ISSUE SURVIVING HER VIZ ONE SON
CHARLES AND ONE DAUGHTER FRANCES SHE DIED THE
29th DAY OF MARCH ANNO DOMINI 1682 IN THE
58th YEAR OF HER AGE
“Hoc Monumentum Amoris et Pietatis ergo
idem generi posuere”

105. BRASS OF MAN WITH SCROLL COMING FROM HIS MOUTH

SCROLL
“Jesu Mercy, Jesu Mercy, Jesu Mercy”

ORATE PRO ANIMA ROGERI PEROT QUI OBIIT
XVII DIE MENSIS SEPTEMBRIS ANNO DOMINI MCCCCLXXXVII
CUJUS ANIME PROPICIETUR DEUS AMEN

106. BRASS, SOUTH EAST END OF NAVE

THIS WINDOW IS PLACED IN MEMORY OF
ANN ROBERTS WHO DIED MAY 18th 1881

Principal Probate Registry
The value of her estate was over £62,000, value in terms of income, in present day, £4 – 6 million

107. BRASS, NORTH WALL OF NAVE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERICK ROOKHURST
ROBERTS
CAPT. RIFLE BRIGADE
WORLD WAR 1914 – 1918
LATE OF HOLBOROUGH COURT
SNODLAND
BORN 28th MARCH 1881 – DIED 16th JAN. 1959

SMITH see Lee

108. BRASS OF MAN AND TWO WOMEN, INSCRIPTION MISSING
Andrew Ashbee is of the opinion that this brass is to WALTER STONYING, who died in 1532, and his wife and daughter. The costumes, apparently fit this date, but in his will Stonyng desires to be buried in the churchyard, not inside the church. I would also expect the daughter to be represented on a smaller scale than her parents. I think the brass represents and man and two wives.

109. BRASS WITH CREST, SOUTH AISLE

PRAY FOR THE SOULES OF WILLIAM TIGHLMAN THE ELDER, ISABEL
& JOAN HIS WIVES WHICH WILLIAM DECSSYED THE XXVII DAYE OF
AUGUST ANNO DOMINI MCCCCCXLI ON WHOSE SOULES JESUS HAVE MERCY
AS YOU ARE, SO WAS I, AND AS I AM, SO SHALL YOU BE

110. WHITE MARBLE ON BLACK BACKGROUND

TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS FLETCHER WAGHORN, LIEUT. R.N.
WHO BY EXTRAORDINARY ABILITIES AND SELF
DEVOTEDNESS BECAME ON OF THE GREATEST
BENEFACTORS TO HIS COUNTRY BY EXPLORING
AND BRINGING TO PERFECTION THE
SHORT OVERLAND ROUTE TO THE EAST INDIES
HE ENTERED THE ROYAL NAVY AT THE AGE OF
12 YEARS AND SERVED AS MIDSHIPMAN IN THE
BAHAMA UNDER CAPTAIN WILSON
HE WAS AFTERWARDS ENGAGED IN THE
BENGAL PILOT SERVICE
THIS FIRST SUGGESTED THE UTILITY OF THE
OVERLAND ROUTE AND ENABLED HIM TO ACQUIRE
THE KNOWLEDGE NECCESARY FOR BRINGING THE
GREAT UNDERTAKING TO PERFECTION WHICH HE
DID UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES OF PECULIAR DIFFICULTIES
AND DISCOURAGEMENT IN THE YEAR 1841
NOTHING COULD EXCEED THE PERSERVERANCE
ENERGY AND UNTIRING VIGILANCE OF THIS HIGH
SPIRITED OFFICER WHEN ON DUTY OR HIS WARMTH
OF HEART AND MOST KINDLY FEELINGS IN PRIVATE LIFE
HE DIED JANUARY 7th 1850 AGED 49 YEARS
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY HIS DISCONSOLATE
WIDOW WHO FELT MUCH SUPPORTED UNDER HER
HEAVY BEREAVEMENT BY THE ASSURANCE THAT THOSE
“WHOM THE LORD LOVETH HE CHASTENETH AND
SCOURGETH EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVETH”
ALSO OF HARRIET WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 19th 1856 AGED 54 YEARS

111. AUMBREY DOOR

A.M.D.G.
IN MEMORY OF
CHARLES
DE ROCFORT WALL
RECTOR OF SNODLAND
1909 – 1930
R.I.P.

112. LEDGER, WITH ARMORIAL CREST, PARTLY UNDER SANCTUARY STEP
(COVERED PART FROM THORPE)

HERE
LYETH THE BODY OF MR
JOHN WALWYN M. A.
RECTOR OF THIS PARISH 31
YEARS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 8th DAY OF JANUARY 1712 (13)
AGED 59 YEARS
AND MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 15th OF SEPTEMBER 1712
AGED 55 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will dated 4th September 1712
John Walwyn, Rector of Snodland.
   To wife Mary, his personal estate, on condition she pays his debts, the money to come from the sale of Woodsfield Farm, this money also to pay legacies.
   To eldest son, Thomas his “study of books”, except 3 or 4 which his mother can choose, and his silver tobacco box.
   To son John, a large silver tankard engraved with his coat of arms. Other plate to be divided among them at executor's discretion.
   To eldest sister's daughter, Mary Kendrick?, 50 shillings, to his youngest sister, Elizabeth Collier, 50 shillings. If Mary Kendrick dies without lawful issue before legacy is paid, the the 50 shillings to his sister Collier.
   To his honoured friend William Lygen, Esq., of Madresfield ? Court, and to cousin Oliver Gaynes and kinsman Charles Walwyn of Maidstone and good friends and trustees William White and Richard Pickering a “peirce ring” each in remembrance of him.
   To the poor of Snodland 20 shillings, to be distributed at the discretion of his executor. His wife Mary (or in case of her death before him, his eldest daughter Mary Walwyn) is executor.
   Real estate to be sold to Mr William Lygen rather than to anyone else, provided he pays a fair price. The purchase money to be distributed among his wife and children, according to his last “Deed of Reparation”, dated June 24th 1712 by William White and Richard Pickering, the trustees. In case his eldest son, Thomas should die before the estate is sold, then his youngest son John, to have the elder brother's portion, (2 sixths of the purchase money), the children of son Thomas, to have the portion allotted in the
deed to son John, or equal share with his testator's daughters.
   Memorandum: The £6 5s 11d with which he paid off the debt of his son Thomas, to Mr Huggins, out of his son John's money, and several sums for which he was bondsman to Mr Edward Walsingham for £15, and to Mr John Weekley for £30 and to Mr Henry Knowles for £50, to be reckoned as part of the potion of son Thomas, “unless he pays them off with his own money......” “In case               ?              off be not sold in my lifetime”, his executor “should have it and sell it forthwith in order to pay off some of my debts therewith”.
   Witnesses: John Sisley, the mark of William Turner and John Stunt.
   Proved 27th January 1713. Granted to daughter Mary. Note in margin, 3rd August 1715, daughter Mary lately Mary Vidgeon, is now dead. Granted to her husband, Robert Vidgeon.

END

When you have finished looking at the following listing, be sure to visit the website of the Snodland Historical Society

Index of Names on gravestones only

Names Index
ALISANDER 84
ALLEN 12
ALLENDER 1, 2, 3
ANSTEY 4
ANTRUM 5, 6

BARKER 7
BAYNARD 104
BISCHOPTRE 97
BRACE 8
BRAIN 9
BREEDEN 858
BRIGGE 98
BROOK 10

CAPON 11
CAREY 99
CHARLES 12
CHITTENDEN 13
COURTHOP 14
CRAFT 15
CRICK 16
CROPLEY 104

DALBY 23, 95
DAMPIER 69
DARTNELL 17
DAUY 86
DAY 18, 19
DE HUNT 88
DE LACEY 89
DE ROCFORT 111
DE WAREHAM 88
DEDRICK 100
DEDRICK 101

ELLIOTT 20
EMERSON 101
EVANS 21

FAUNCE 104
FIELD 22
FINCH 23
FINCH-SMITH 23
FLETCHER 24, 25, 26, 109
FREEMAN 61

GAMMON 27, 28, 29
GAY 30
GOODHUGH 31
GORHAM 32, 33
GOWAR 34

HADLOW 35
HAWKS 36
HESILT 87
HEWITT 37
HILDER 38, 39
HODGES 40
HOOK 41
HUGGINS 42, 43
HULKES 42
JACKSON 44
JOYNSON 45
JUPP 46
JURY 47

KING 48, 49
KINGSNORTH 50

LEE 102, 103
LEE 51
LURCOCK 52
LYE 90

MAN 104
MANLEY 53, 54, 104
MANLY 96
MARTIN 55
MAY 56
MOORE 57, 58, 59

PALMER 91
PAPERMAKER 101
PARKER 61
PEARSON 100
PEMBLE 61
PEROT 105
PERRIN 62
PERRYMAN 63
PETERS 64-68
PHELPS 69
POLE 92

PUDNEY 70
RANDELL 71
RIKHILL 93
ROBERTS 51, 106, 107
ROOKHURST 107
SMITH 23, 72, 74, 104
SOUTHGATE 73
STONYING 108

TERRY 74
THOMAS 75
TIGHLMAN 109
TILGHMAN 76

WAGHORN 77, 78, 109
WALL 111
WALTON 79
WALWYN 112
WANGEFORD 94
WINGATE 15
WOODHOUSE 80
WOODING 81
WOODRUFF 82
WRAY 63, 83

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Monumental Inscriptions of St Peter & St Paul Church, Aylesford

Monumental Inscriptions of St Peter & St Paul Church, Aylesford M.I.s & other information - recorded by D. E. Williams.

Editing in Progress

THE CHURCH FROM THE SOUTH EAST
SECTION A IN THE FOREGROUND

Introduction
The Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul, Aylesford, is impressively sited on the edge of high ground above the Medway, and the medieval bridge. A large medieval church, with a nave and north aisle of equal size, the chancel and north chapel have slightly lower roofs than the nave. The bottom two stages of the large tower are Norman.
In 1878 Henry Brassey spent £3,500 on the "restoration" of the church, when many monuments were moved from their original positions. It was generally considered that the "restoration" diminished the charm and atmosphere of the old interior. The monuments on the tower walls were among those moved at this time. The ledger to George Faunce and three very fine medieval stone coffin lids were moved outside, against the east wall of the chancel. These medieval monuments have suffered very badly from exposure to 133 years of weather.
Four monuments remained in their original positions, the stupendous Baroque Banks monument in the north chapel; the Colepepper monument, with it's original colouring, between the chancel and the north chapel; the Milner monument on the north wall of the north chapel and the Faunce monument on the east wall of the north chapel.
There are some pieces of armour relating to some of the monuments, and two funeral hatchments relating to the Milners,; other hatchments were apparently destroyed in the 19th century!
I have divided the large churchyard into six clearly delineated areas, which together with the brief description of the type of monument, will help with any search. I have limited this record of the churchyard to pre – 1920 graves and monuments.
The earlier monuments are clustered around the church, and include many early chest tombs, a rare table tomb and several 17th and early 18th century headstones. Where parts of the inscription are eroded and, for instance, dates are missing, I have usually been able to add the missing sections by referring to sources such as the burial registers. Where these missing areas occur, I have enclosed them thus, [ ]. All the inscriptions are laid out exactly as on the monument, which makes for much clearer reading.
Due to exposure to weather, in some cases, for over three centuries, many of the monuments suffer from various degrees of erosion, some severe; where there is doubt, I have indicated it with a question mark, (usually day of death). I have tried my best to recover as much detail as accurately as I could, but complete accuracy can never be guaranteed.
As a supplement to the inscriptions, I have included over 50 Will Abstracts (I have not included wills after 1858; these are in the Principal Probate Registry and the cost of copies is too high , however a summary of Henry Brassey's will was published in the Times, so this is included). I have also included Newspaper Reports of accidental deaths, as well as brief details from various Directories, the Census and an Archive record of alleged poisoning!
There are also some colour photographs .
My thanks to the Vicar, the Reverend Christopher Van Straaten and members of the congregation for their friendly interest and encouragement.

D.E. Williams Borstal, Rochester.
St. Valentine's Day, 2012

Section A All that area South of the Church, East of the Porch and East of the Church

Section B All that area West of the Church and North to the North West corner of the Vestry

Section C All the area North of the Church, to the Southern edge of the carpark and from the East Wall of the Churchyard to the North West corner of the Vestry

Section D All that area West of the Church, North of Section B, as far as the Brassey Tomb

Section E All that area North of Section D, from the Western end of the carpark to the Western fence and North Churchyard Wall

Section F All that area North of the carpark, pre-1920 graves only

Interior of Church

Index of Names - from gravestones only

Locate the name you are interested in and note the numbers.
By using these links, Sections A 1-47 B 48-124 C 125-161 D 162-195 E 196-266 F 267-286 Interior 287-316

you can jump to the Section containing the number. To search the page text press CTL + F together and type in the name in the search box at the top left of the screen. The cursor will jump straight to the name, highlighting . Be sure to click on > at the top left box, if the result shows more than one match.

Names Index

ABBOTT 126; ADAMS 48;ALLARD 25; APPS 49; ARNOLD 50; ATHAWES 1; ATKINS 47; AUSTIN 2, 51; AVARDS 47, 267, 268;

BAILEY 52; BAKER 268; BALDOCK 3, 4, 17, 307; BANKS 287; BARNES 47; BARTON 269; BATH 53; BATTEN 162; BAXBY 47; BEST 5; BETTS 6; BINSKIN 54, 55; BISHOP 7, 127; BLOOMFIELD 128; BONNIWELL 56, 57; BOWLES 28; BOWYER 311; BRADLEY 58; BRASSEY 163, 289; BRICE 8; BRIDGLAND 59; BRISSENDEN 9; BROOK 164; BROOKER 145, 157; BROOMFIELD 47, 60; BURREN 151; BURTON 61; BUSS 129; BUSS 62

CAMPBELL 6; CAPON 47; CARTER, WIDOW 63; CHEERE 130; CLARK 47, 131; COLE 132, 270; COLEPEPPER 290; COPPER 87; COSINGTON 291; COSSOM 129; COSTEN 133; COSTIN 47; COVILL 64; CRISPE 292; CRISPE 65; CUDBY 268; CULLPEPER 292; CUTBATH 10, 134;

DADSON 178; DAMMS 47; DANES 47, 165; DELVE 66; DETHICK 287; DICKS 67; DOBSON 11; DOWD 116; DURBAN 135; DYER 271; DYKE 300

EASTON 47, 68; EVELEIGH 293; EVERETT 294; EVERNDEN 166, 167

FARNCOM 12, 13; FARNCOMB 69; FARROW 136; FAUNCE 295; FENSHAM 14; FIELD 168; FILMER 15; FINCH 169-172, 287, 296, 297; FITZROY 184; FLINT 137; FORD 152; FORDHAM 70; FOWL 71; FRANCIS 47, 173; FRANKLYN 72; FRENCH 73, 74; FROST 75; FRY 76; FRYLAND 77; FULLER 78;

GILBERT 138; GILLIAM 139, 140, 161; GOAR 141; GODFREY 74; GODSMARK 142; GOODMAN 16, 313; GRANT 174-178; GREEN 47, 79, 80, 143, 268; GREGORY 81; GRIGSBY 268; GRINDY 17; GRINHAM 47; GROOMBIDGE 82; GROOMBRIDGE 179

HAINES 180; HALL 83, 84, 85; HAMMOND 148; HAWKES 181; HAWKINS 47; HENEAGE 41; HERD 182; HOCKLEY 183; HODGES 47; HOPPER 145; HOSMER 47, 86; HUBBARD 87; HUMPHREY 88; HYSOM 25;

JACKSON 58, 65; JOHNES 18; JOHNSON 272; JOHNSTONE 273; JONES 89

KEDDELL 184; KEMP 185; KEMSLEY 90, 146; KENNIT 91; KNOTT 147; KNOWLDEN 93; KNYASTON 118

LADD 6; LAKE 16, 19, 20, 21, 313; LAKER 47; LAMBATH 67; LEGOOD 94; LINES 47; LOCKE 268, 274; LOCKYER 28; LONG 76

MACDONALD 40; MADGIN 95; MANNERING 47; MANNERINGS 148; MARSH 137, 149, 298; MATHESON 22; MAY 47, 96, 275; MEPPHAM 23; MILES 97; MILLEN 102; MILNER 299, 300, 301; MITCHELL 150; MONSON 72; MOORE 98, 107; MORTLOCK 24

NEALE 276; NEBBS 277; Nost 287

OAKLEY 99, 100, 101; OLIFF 102; OMER 25; ORUM 26

PAGE 103; PALMER 104; PANTONY 187; PARRAMORE 27; PEARCH 105, 106; PEARSON 47, 186; PERRIN 107, 191; PERRY 28; PETERS 151; PETO 6; PETT 108; PHILLIPS 109; PIKE 46; POIGNARD 278; POOLE 47; PURLIS 110

RANDALL 111, 187; RATSCH 274; ROBINSON 29; RUMBELOW 279; RUSSELL 30, 31, 32, 188; RYCAUT 302

SALES 189; SAMPSON 33; SAMSON 112, 152; SAVAGE 303; SAVELL 304; SCOTT 47; SEAGER 190; SEDLEY 303; SHAW 72; SHEPHERD 47; SHERWOOD 47; SIMMONDS 113; SIMONS 191; SKINNER 280; SMITH 47, 114, 153, 281; SNASHALL 34; SPARKS 154; SPONG 35, 36, 37, 288, 305; STAINES 306; STANGER 155; STARTUP 141; STEVENS 26, 38, 39; STONE 47; STREETON 115; STUART 116; STUBBERSFIELD 117; SUMMERFIELD 118; SWAIN 282; SYDDALL 47

TAYLOR 119, 307, 308; THORNDIKE 40; THORPE 192; TILSON 309, 310; TOLBUTT 306; TOMSETT 283; TRIPLETT 124; TUPPER 284; TURNER 121; TUTCHENER 122

UPTON 156

VANE 157, 158; VAUX 311; VEAL 41

WAGON 42, 194, 314; WAKEFIELD 193; WALKER 47, 159, 160; WALLIS 47; WARD 43, 44, 313, 314; WATERMAN 123; WATKINS 130; WEBB 124; WELLER 134; WHEELER 285; WHIDDETT 286; WIAT 304; WILLSON 45; WILSON 139, 161; WITHERBY 315; WLDEN 92; WOOD 47, 155, 195, 316; WOODLAND 47; WRAY 46

Locate the name you are interested in and note the numbers.
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M.I.s of Section A - St Peter & St Paul Church, Aylesford

Section A All that area South of the Church, East of the Porch and East of the Church

1. Small Headstone

HERE LYETH YE BODY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF [SAMUEL]
ATHAWES [OF BOXLEY AND]
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF EDWARD
BALDOCK OF THIS PARISH
DEPARTED THIS LIFE [SEPT.] YE 18th ?
1700 IN YE [ ] [YEAR OF] HER AGE
LEFT ISSUE [ ]

2. Headstone, Very Eroded, Inscription
Reconstructed from Smetham's Rambles Round Churches, (1928)

[EPICEDIUM on a Blacksmith]
[My Sledge and Hammer lyes Declined,]
[My Bellows too have lost their Wind,]
[My Fire's Extinct, my Forge Decaid,]
[And in the Dust my Vice is Laid,]
[My Coal is Spent, my Iron's Gone,]
[My Nails are Drove, my Work is Done]
RICHARD AUSTIN
DIED THE 7th AUGST. 174[5]
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO TWO SONS & TWO DAUGHTERS
VIZ. WILL., MARGARET [ ]
[ ]

3. Grey Stone Chest Tomb

TOMB OF EDWARD BALDOCK, DIED 1723, AND ANN BALDOCK
IN THE BACKGROUND, LEFT, IS THE HEADSTONE
OF THEIR DOBSON RELATIONS, AND RIGHT, THE
SMALLER HEADSTONE OF THEIR DAUGHTER ELIZABETH ATHAWES

South Side
[HERE'S INTERRED THE BODY OF EDWARD BALDOCK]
OF THIS [PARIS]H [WHO] DEPARTED [THIS LIFE]
DECEMBER 20th 1723 AGED [ ]
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON & 4 DAUGHTERS
EDWARD, MARGARET, MARY, JANE & ANNE

North Side
HERE'S IN[TERRED] THE BODY OF ANN [WIFE]
OF Mr E[DWARD] BALDOCK WHO D[EPARTED]
THIS LIFE [ ] O[CTOBER] ANNO DOM[ ]
AGED 42 ? YEARS

Edward Baldock, died 1723, was a Yeoman. His P.C.C. Will (Prerogative Court of Canterbury) is dated 28th February 1717 (1718)
To his son Thomas, his house, storehouses and 2 acres of land where Thomas now lives, for life. After Thomas dies, to Samuel Athawes, Yeoman of Boxley, in trust, for grandson, William Baldock, eldest son of Thomas. If William has no lawful heirs, then to Thomas's next eldest son, Edward. If Edward has no lawful heirs, then to next son, Thomas. If Thomas has no lawful heirs, then to Edward and Samuel, sons of Samuel Athawes (grandsons) for ever.
To son Edward Baldock, all his property and land in Maidstone for life. After Edward's death, to his male heirs, in default of such, to his female heirs; in default, to all his grandsons, sons of son Thomas, then living, for ever.
To son in law Thomas Dobson half of his house and mill, with lands in Aylesford occupied by Henry Beaumont, for his life. After Dobson's death, to his daughter, Mary Dobson, for life. After her death, to all their children, then living and to their heirs. If no heirs, then to son Edward Baldock and his male heirs, if no heirs, then to sons of son Thomas, for ever.
Son in law Thomas Dobson shall pay executors £100 or discount the sum from money testator owes him on bond. To daughter, Margaret Baldock, and her heirs for ever, the other half of the house, mill and lands in Aylesford. Margaret also gets £50.
To son Edward all his property in Throwley and Ospring(e), after death of his mother, for life. After Edward's death, to his male heirs, in default, to his grandsons, Edward and Samuel Athawes, Edward and John Dobson, for ever.
To son Edward all his property in Tudely and Tunbridge, in trust, to sell. Money to children of son Thomas, daughters Mary Dobson , Anne Taylor and Jane Courly ?, and of son in law Samuel Athawes by his deceased daughter, Elizabeth.
To son Thomas his lighter or vessel he now works in. To daughter, Anne wife of Augustine Taylor, £50.
His wife to have use of household goods in his dwelling house; after her death, to be shared among grand children, as wife thinks fit. Residue to son Edward, who is his executor. At his executor's discretion, £3 per annum to son Thomas to keep lighter in repair, as long as he keeps lighter in his "own proper working".
Witnesses: Mary Easton, Susan Maynard and D. Fuller
Proved 13th June 1724

4. Chest Tomb, Very Eroded, Brick Base

South. Side
[HERE LIETH THE BODY OF] M[ARY ?][DAUGHTER OF ?]
[EDW]ARD BALDOCK AND M[ARY ?]
[ ] AND ELIZABETH [ ]
[ ]

BALDOCK see ATHAWES

BALDOCK see GRINDY

5. Headstone, Under Yew

TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS BEST
(LATE OF LONDON)
WHO DIED JANUARY THE 8th 1823
AGED 51 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 1 SON AND 1 DAUGHTER
VIZ. HENRY AND ELIZA
"Afflictions Sore, Long Time I Bore,
Physicians were in Vain,
Till God did Please [ to give me Ease]
[And Free me from my Pain]"

6. Large Red Granite Coped, Iron Railings, Over Vault

South Side
EDWARD LADD BETTS
LATE OF PRESTON HALL
BORN JUNE 5th 1815 DIED JANUART 21st 1872
AND ANN HIS WIFE
BORN SEPTEMBER 19th 1820 DIED JANUARY 23rd 1908

West Side
PERCY CAMPBELL BETTS
JANUARY 7th 1856 – OCTOBER 14th 1878

East Side
ELIZABETH PETO BETTS
BORN OCTOBER 22nd 1846 DIED MARCH 1st 1940

Edward Ladd Betts, died 1872, was one of the Principal Constructors of the Victorian Railway Network, in partnership with Peto.
He pulled down the old Preston Hall and built the present building, it's stone described in the PenguinBuildings of Englandas "repellent"! The old building, remodelled in the Georgian period, was certainly more elegant and tasteful. The church clock came from the old Hall and was given by Betts. His business failed and he left Preston Hall. The tomb was paid for by parishioners who remembered his past generosity to the parish.

7. Small Headstone, (Between Stevens' Headstones)

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS BISHOP
WHO DIED [FEB.] 17th 18[22]
AGED [55] YEARS
[ Eroded Verses ]
ALSO EDWARD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [FEB.] [    ] 1807
AGED [    ] YEARS AND [    ] MONTHS
ALSO JOHN WHO DIED FEB. 2nd ?
18[0]7 AGED [    ] MONTHS

Thomas Bishop, died 1822, was a Butcher of East Malling, and nephew of Edward Stevens, also a Butcher, (Edward Stevens P.C.C. Will). He is buried between the two Stevens graves. Although Edward Stevens wife, Letitia, is on the later Stevens headstone, there is no surviving monument to her husband, who was buried at Aylesford in 1826.

8. Headstone, Very Eroded

[ ]
SOL. BRICE
[WHO] DIED [YE]
[2]8th [OF JANUARY]
174[4]
[AGED [ ] YEARS]

9. Headstone, Very Eroded

[HERE LIETH]
[YE BODY OF]
[HENRY BRISSENDEN]?
[OF THIS PAR]ISH
[WHO DEPARTED THIS L]IFE
[NOVEMBER 1738]
[ ]
LEFT ISSUE 2 SONS & 1 DA]UGT.
HENRY, DENNIS & THOMAS
[DENNIS] DAUGHTER
[OF] HENRY BRISSENDEN
----------Ground Level----------
WHO DIED MARCH 29th 17[52]
AGED 14 YEARS

10. Headstone and Body Stone on Stone Slab

IN MEMORY
OF
MARY WIFE OF GEORGE CUTBATH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 30th 1830
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE CUTBATH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 17th 1842
AGED 74 YEARS

George Cutbath, died 1842, was a School Teacher, although he states "Gentleman" in his will. The P.C.C. Will is dated 6th October 1841
William Larkin of Brixton, Linen Draper and Robert Spratt of Aylesford, Miller, are executors and trustees; they are to have £20 each for their trouble.
To Mary Pike of Brompton, Widow,£300 for life; after her death, divided among her 3 children. To Mrs Ann Edwards of Dartford, £100, to her daughter, Mary Ann Edwards, £100. To Ann Farmer of Aylesford, if still in his service, £150.
Household furniture, plate, etc. to his executors, which they can sell. Remainder of his money divided between his nephews and nieces, viz. William George Cutbath, Mary Cutbath, Louisa Kemp, widow, Henry Randall and Caroline Finch.
Witnesses: Ralph Dennis, Robert Spratt and Stephen Spratt

Proved 6th July 1842

11. Headstone, In Angle of Porch

IN MEMORY OF
CHARLES DOBSON WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 27th 1781
AGED 55 ? YEARS
LEFT ISSUE [ ]
VIZ. CHARLES AND [ ]
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO SUSAN DOBSON
WHO DIED APRIL THE 14th 1796
AGED 67 ? YEARS/

DUKE see FAUNCE

12. Stone Plaque set in South Wall East of Porch

THE
YEW TREE
WAS
PLANTED IN
THE YEAR OF
OUR LORD
1708
BY W. FARNCOM

13. Ledger on Ground East of Chancel, Removed from Interior in 1878

(FAUNCE CREST)
RESURGEMIIS
GEOGIUS FAUNCE
ROBERTI FAUNCE EQUIUS
ET ELIZABETHA
TEN[ ]E EJUS UXORIS
GEORGII DUKE DE COSYTON ARMIGERII
FILIUS NATU MAXIMUS
SEPULTUS JAN. 26th A.D. 1788
AETAT 97

14. Small Headstone, Extremely Eroded

IN
MEMORY OF THOMAS
FENSHAM ? [OF THIS PARISH ?]
[WHO DIED MAY [ ] 1766]
AGED 71 ? YEARS
[Rest Illegible]

15. Small Headstone, Eroded

[HERE LIETH]
[THE BODY OF]
JANE FILMER WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 27th [OF] [JUNE] 1717
AGED 29 YEARS

16. Curious Ledger Supported on Six Legs, Like a Table

RARE TABLE TOMB OF EDWARD GOODMAN, DIED 1738
BEYOND IT, THE THREE LAKE MONUMENTS

EDWARD GOODMAN DIED FEBRUARY [ ]
1738 AGED 88 YEARS HE HAD TWO WIFES
BY THE FIRST BURIED NOV. YE 1st 1681 HE HAD
ANN & HAMLET BY THE SECOND BURIED
MARCH YE 1st 1724 HE HAD ONE DAUGHTER
VIZ. CATHERINE WHO SURVIVED HIM
HERE ALSO LIETH THE BODY OF
CATHERINE DAUGHTER OF EDWARD
GOODMAN WHO DIED OCTOB. YE 10th
1742 AGED 58 ? YEARS
SHE HAD BY HER FIRST HUSBAND
JOHN LAKE ONE DAUGHTER AND TWO
SONS VIZ. CATHERINE, WILLIAM & JOHN
BY HER SECOND HUSBAND THO. WARD
ONE SON VIZ. EDWARD
JOHN LAKE ONLY SURVIVED HER

(The two wives of Edward Goodman, were both Catherine)
Edward Goodman, died 1738, Butcher. His P.C.C. Will is dated 14th July 1738
He is "aged and infirm" (88) He and his late wife did, about the 18th of April 1715, settle several pieces of land in Wye, he now ratifies this settlement. In case the relative documents are lost, he gives this land to daughter Catherine, wife of Thomas Ward, for life. After her death to her son John Lake, son by her first husband, John Lake, for ever.
Catherine to have the rents and profits, exclusive of her husband, for life.
To grandson John Lake, £140. His house, with stable and slaughter house in Aylesford, to grandson William Stevens, for ever. His other house in Aylesford, near the latter, late occupied by William Stevens, to grandson Nicholas Goodman, son of late son Hamlet, for ever.
To grand daughter Catherine Pickett? £40. To grandson William Stevens £50, also to William, al his "milch beasts" and husbandry tackle (except stock beasts and cattle bought as part of his business); he to have them "on demand", and he is forgiven all debts for board. He is to pay debts and money he has received from Goodman's customers and "chapmen", to the executors. He must claim within 21 days all wages owed and to give executors accounts of all payments received or money owed. If William Stevens refuses of neglects to do this , his bequests are void and go into residue.
To grandson Edward Stevens £100, to grandson Nicholas Goodman £50. To Thomas Ward and Catherine his wife £10 each, in trust, to put out Moses and Edward sons of Mary Fan? His deceased sister, Margaret's daughter, by William Godden, her husband,to apprenticeships of such trade as Moses and Edward choose.
To Mary Sharpe daughter of his late wife's brother, James Sharpe, formerly of Meopham, £5. To good friends Edward Baldock of Maidstone, Yeoman and James Taylor of Burham, Yeoman, £100, and all his ready money, securities, debts, stock, all household goods and all real and personal estate, in trust, to sell. Proceeds and the £100 invested as they think best. Interest to John, Catherine and Edward Startup, children of grand daughter Catherine wife of George Startup, Butcher, for their maintenance and education until they are 21.
When they are 21 executors to pay money and accrued interest to them in equal shares.. If they all die before 21 with no lawful heirs, then money to grandson John Lake. Trust terms follow.
Thomas and Catherine Ward executors.
Witnesses: E. Pleydell , Robert Pleydell and William Gates.
Proved 9th April 1739
On 29th April 1823 we learn that the will was not administered by Thomas and Catherine Ward, and that Catherine Ward died intestate*. Administration was granted to William Scuddamore, Solicitor of Maidstone, on behalf of John Springate, William Coleman and James Pullen. They have an half interest in a small house in Aylesford for remainder of term of 100 year lease, assigned to Edward Goodman, commencing 25th October 1733.
(* Catherine Ward did not die intestate, see Will below)

Catherine Ward, died 1742, Widow. Rochester Will dated 30th September 1742
She is in "a bad state of health". To kinsman William Stevens son of Edward Stevens, late of Hoo, £30 at 21 years.
To John Startup, son of her late daughter, Catherine and her husband George Startup, £50 at 21 years.
To Catherine Startup, daughter of George and Catherine Startup, £100 at 21 years; this to be invested by executor and the interest used towards her maintenance, until she is 21.
To Edward Startup, another son of George and Catherine, £50 at 21 years. If any die before 21, their legacy shared by survivors, if all die, money to executor, for ever.
Residue of personal estate to children of her son John Lake and Jane, his wife, viz. Elizabeth, John, Catherine and Thomas. All real estate to son John Lake, who is sole executor.
Witnesses: Augustine Taylor, Richard Austin and Sarah Carter.
Proved 20th December 1742

17. Grey Stone Chest Tomb

WILLIAM GRINDY, DIED 1691
ON OPPOSITE SIDE, HIS DAUGHTER, JANE BALDOCK, DIED 1729

South Side
[HERE LIETH YE]BODY OF WILL. GRINDY
[WHO DEPARTED YS LIFE [AUGUST] [     ] 1691 AG: 4[   ]
[    ] FEB. 20th 17[ ]6 AG: 70 SHE
[ [W]IFE OF Mr EDWD. BALDOCK

North Side
H[ERE LIE]TH YE BODY OF JANE BALDOCK
[WIFE OF] Mr EDWARD BALDOCK WHO DEPARTED
[THIS LIFE] NOVEMBER THE 15th 1729 [AGED] 41 YEARS
[LEFT ISSUE] 6 DAUGHTERS MARY, [    ], ANNA ?
[   ]

William Grindy, died 1691,a Mercer. His Rochester Court Will is dated 9th August 1689
He is "sick and weak". To wife Mary, £5 per annum for life from his property and land in Leybourne which he lately purchased from Stephen Dennis. If the annuity is not paid his wife can distrain the property until it is.
To son Henry , his property in Strood, which he purchased from John Snooks, for ever. Also to Henry his leasehold, also in Strood, occupied by Stephen Hulkes, and £40 at 24 years of age.
Rents and profits to be used by executor for Henry's maintenance and education until he is 24.
To daughter Mary, £10 at 22 years of age or earlier if executor thinks fit. To daughter Jane* property in Leybourne charged with the annuity of £5 per annum. If Jane dies without lawful heirs, then to son Henry and daughter Mary. Also to Jane £20 at 22 years.
Residue to wife Mary, who is sole executor.
His very good friend, Francis Tomlin the Younger of East Malling, Yeoman and Mr George Lattenden, overseers of the will, to each of them 50s for their trouble.
Witnesses: John Ladson, mark of John Emberton and Roger Tomlin
Proved 8th September 1691
*Later the wife of Edward Baldock HYSOM see OMER

18. Headstone, Under Yew

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS JOHNES
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED DEC. 25th 1835 AGED 54 YEARS
"Time Swept by his O'er Whelming Tide,
My Faithful Partner from my Side,
And You of Yours Departed my be,
As Mine ? Especially [ ] me, [ ] then you [ ],
Death's Come [ ]"

19. Grey Stone Chest Tomb

HERE LYETH YE BODY OF J[OHN] YE BELOVED
HUSBAND OF [ CATHERINE ? ]A: LAKE HE DYED
[ JULY YE [ ] 1710 IN THE 43rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
[LEFT ISSUE] 3 CHILDREN [ ]
KATHERINE, WILL. & [JOHN]

John Lake, died 1770, a Butcher. His Rochester Court Will dated 3rd March 1768
His house and 2 acres in Stockbury in the occupation of John Kirby, and several pieces of land of 23 acres in Wye, occupied by Andrew Clifford, to "trusty" friends, Daniel Ward of Mill Hall, Aylesford, Thomas Charlton of Loose and John Taylor of Burham, Yeoman, upon trust, to sell above properties and share proceeds among sons, John, Thomas, William, Daniel, Samuel and Edward and daughter, Catherine, wife of Edward Charlton. Ready money, securities, plate, linen, cattle, corn, effects and personal estate to trustees, upon trust, to share among his children. Before they distribute above they are to deduct £100 from Catherine's share, on account on money already advanced to her upon her marriage. The £100 to be shared equally among his 6 sons. Sons Thomas and John and daughter Catherine to give sufficient release to executors, of claims against personal estate of their grand mother Catherine Ward, which came to him after her decease. If any of them neglects or refuses to do so, executors to keep their shares and give them to those who comply. He has become bound with his son John, to the Parish Officers of Aylesford, for the maintenance of "a female bastard child by him begotten on the body of Mary Wallis, which was born chargeable to the said parish of Aylesford". He directs son John to get a release from the parish of any claim on his estate on account of the bond. If John does not, sums to be retained from his inheritance equivalent to demands on account of the bond. Trustees and executors to invest share of children under 21 in Public Funds and use interest and part of capital as they think needed for maintenance and education of those minors until they are 21, when they will transfer their shares to them. Daniel Ward, Thomas Charlton and John Taylor to be guardians of his children who are minors. They are also his executors.
Witnesses: Richard Gammon, William St. Coast and Thomas Willard
Proved 11th December 1770

20. Portland Stone Chest Tomb, East of Chancel

North Side
IN MEMORY OF
JANE WIFE OF JOHN LAKE
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
DECEMBER THE 1st ? 1758
AGED [    ] YEARS

East Side
IN
MEMORY OF
WILLM. LAKE
THE SON OF
JOHN LAKE
WHO DIED OCT.
THE 10th 1781
AGED 39 YEARS

South Side
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN LAKE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED OCTOBER [    ] 1770 AGED [    ] YEARS
[    ]
[    ]

William Lake, died 1781, Tailor. Rochester Will dated 29th September 1781.
He is "sick and weak". All his share of parcel of land in Wye in the occupation of Andrew Clifford, and all his share of house in Aylesford in the occupation of Edward Startup and Daniel Lake, to his brothers, Daniel and Samuel Lake, in equal shares.
Lease of house he holds of Mr Augustine Taylor, to brothers, Daniel and Samuel in equal shares.
To Catherine Lake daughter of his brother John, £20 at 21 years, she also gets all his china and plate at 21. If she dies before 21, the money, china and plate to his brothers, Daniel and Samuel.
Forgives brother John all the debts he owes him. To brother Daniel all household goods.
To Edward Startup £5, to sister Catherine wife of Edward Charlton, £10, to brother Thomas, £10 and to brother Edward, £10.
Residue to brothers Daniel and Samuel, equally. They and friend John Spong of Mill Hall are executors.
Witnesses: Hester Tunbridge, William Turner and Edward Middleton.
Proved 11th October 1781 (Power reserved to John Spong)
Value (excluding real estate), not more than £100

21. Headstone
[SACRED]

[TO THE MEMORY OF]
THOMAS LAKE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 2nd 1824
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[JANUARY] THE 10th 1852
AGED 82 YEARS

Thomas Lake, died 1824, Farmer. P.C.C. Will dated 18th August 1823
Everything to wife Sarah, who is executor.
Witnesses: James Westbrook and Thomas Fordham
Proved 4th May 1824

Sarah Lake, died 1852, Widow of Thomas. P.C.C. Will dated 3rd January 1851
To Mary Ann Hickmoth, 2 silver table spoons. To Sarah Goff, 6 silver tea spoons. To Sarah Yeomans, Sarah Ashdown and Richard Bishop, all wearing apparel, shared equally.
To her executor £5 for his trouble.
Residue to be sold and proceeds and money in the Maidstone Savings Bank, (£36 9s 0d) shared equally, after funeral costs, between, Sarah Yeomans, Sarah Ashdown, Richard Bishop and William Kemsley.
John Wagon is executor.
Signs with a mark.
Witnesses: Joseph Bateman of Aylesford and Sarah Samson of Aylesford
Affidavit dated 5th March 1852
John Samson, Gentleman of Aylesford, Joseph Bateman, Grocer of Aylesford and Sarah Samson, wife of John, are sworn. John Samson states that he wrote the will, leaving a space for Sarah Lake's mark. The will was written prior to Sarah making her mark. Sarah Samson and Joseph Bateman swear that they were together in the presence of Sarah Lake when she signed the will. Proved 10th March 1852

LAKE see GOODMAN

22. Headstone

MARGERY MATHESON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 25th 1787
AGED 68 YEARS

23. Headstone
TO THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS MEPPHAM
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JANUARY 17th 1860
AGED 83 YEARS
"Lord, he was Thine and not my Own,
Thou must not do [ ] me Wrong,
I Thank Thee for the Precious Loan,
Accorded me so Long"

Thomas Meppham, died 1860, was a Dairyman of Aylesford (1851 Census)

24. Eroded Ledger, Ground Level, Once in Interior ?

MARY MORTLOCK
DIED 26th APRIL 1[8]17
AGED 79

25. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF MARY WIFE
OF THO. OMER WHO DIED
THE 2nd ? OF DECEMBER 1769
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO GILES HYSOM SON
IN LAW TO THE ABOVE DIED
[ ] [OF] JANUARY 1776 AGED 44 YEARS

26. Headstone and Body Stone, Against Buttress

DETAIL OF HEADSTONE OF RICHARD ORUM, DIED 1803

IN MEMORY OF
Mr RICHARD ORUM
OF THE PARISH OF BOXLEY, YEOMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER THE
[    ] 1803 AGED 70 YEARS
[ALSO] ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
[DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM STEVENS]?
[    ] WHO DIED AUGUST THE 29th
1811 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH DAUGHTER
OF RICHD. AND ELIZTH. ORUM DIED THE
[    ] OF MARCH 176[8] IN THE 4th YEAR OF HER
AGE

Richard Orum, died 1803, was a Yeoman of Boxley. His P.C.C. Will is dated 21st November 1791
To daughter Catherine Orum £200 at 21 or day of marriage. If she dies before 21, then £200 goes to personal estate.
All his freeholds to wife Elizabeth, for ever, as long as she remains his widow, if she remarries, then to his their 2 daughters, Catherine and Bessy Luck wife of George, Yeoman of Burrow Green, Wrotham, for ever. Residue to wife; when she dies or remarries, lease of property he now resides in, leased from Worshipful Company of Vintners, for 21 years, to daughter Catherine, and residue to daughters.
Inventory to be made and delivered to "most respected friend" Richard Holloway of Maidstone, Gentleman.
His wife and Richard Holloway are executors.
Witnesses: Samuel Billingsley, William Sanders and Stephen Lamprey.

27. Headstone, Under Yew

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT PARRAMORE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 17th 1797
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
ROBERT PARRAMORE
WHO DIED JULY 24th 1824
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO JOHN THEIR SON WHO DIED
JANUARY 13th 1780 AGED 11 YEARS
ALSO NICHOLAS THEIR SON WHO DIED
JANUARY [ ] 1820 AGED 45 YEARS
LIKEWISE THOMAS THEIR SON
BURIED AT WEST FARLEIGH

28. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REVD. GEORGE LOCKYER
PERRY
WHO DIED IN THE VICARAGE HOUSE
OF THIS PARISH
AGED 73 YEARS
AND WAS BURIED HERE
ON THE 15th OF APRIL 1843

PIKE see WRAY

29. Headstone and Body Stone

THOMAS ROBINSON, DIED 1765
STEWARD TO THE EARL OF AYLESFORD AT PRESTON HALL

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
THOS. ROBINSON
WHO DIED MARCH 12th ? 1765 IN THE
74th YEAR OF HIS AGE

Thomas Robinson, died 1765, was Steward of Preston Hall. P.C.C. Will dated 8th June 1741
To wife Ruth 6s per week, every Monday for life. To daughter Bridgett, wife of Rene Brebam, £150. To grand daughter
Antoinett Brebam £150. The total of these sums to be kept by executor until grand daughter is 21 or married. Interest on the £300 to be paid to Bridgett, at £4 per annum and £8 per annum to Antoinett until she is 16, then interest is divided equally. If one dies then the survivor to have all the £300. As long as Rene is living Bridgett is to have the interest only, not the principal.
The £8 to Antoinett is to be paid to her landlady for her board, clothes and learning, as executor thinks fit. The landlady is to account to executor for the money paid.
To Thomas Brissenden, his godson, youngest son of widow Brissenden £10 at 21, with interest accrued. Mr. John Ward of Milal (sic), in Aylesford, Hoyman is his Trustee. For his troubles £20, paid by his executor, William Baylis. Residue, money, goods, etc. to his executor.
Witnesses: Sarah Thomas and Thomas Bottle
Codicil dated 28th July 1758
£50 to be deducted from grand daughter's legacy, and be paid to Mr Parry, his son in law by his executor, Baylis. His grand daughter is now wife of William Pett.
Signed with a mark.
Witnesses: Sarah Thomas and Sarah Smith

30. Very Eroded Headstone, Under Yew

[HERE LIETH]
[THE BODY OF]
[SUSANNAH]
W[IFE] [OF]
EDW[ARD] [RUSSELL] SHE
DIED [OCTOBER] [ ]
1746 [AGED]
44 [YEARS]

31. Headstone, Close to Above

IN
MEMORY OF
EDWD. RUSSELL OF THE PARISH
OF BOXLEY WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE JULY THE 3rd 1767
AGED 66 ? YEARS

32. Classical Limestone Chest Tomb, Near to Above Headstones

Ledger
Extremely Eroded, No Details

North Side
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN RUSSELL(*) LATE OF MAIDSTONE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1790 AGED 56 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 6 ? SONS AND 5 ? DAUGHTERS
VIZ. EDWARD, JONATHAN, [ ]
THOMAS, JOSEPH, SARAH, HARRIETT
REBECCA, SUSANNA AND ELIZA

South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD RUSSELL OF MAIDSTONE
WHO DIED FEB. 1st 1840 AGED 68

East Side
SUSANNA
DAUGHTER
OF
JOHN AND
SUSANNA ?
RUSSELL
DIED IN HER
INFANCY

(*)John Russell, died 1790, was a Hop Merchant of Maidstone. (Burial Register)
John Russell, died 1909, was a Foreman of Roads (1901 Census)

33. Headstone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
SARAH SAMPSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1871
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SAMPSON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 31st 1874
AGED 83 YEARS

34. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS SNASHALL
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 7th ? OF DECEMBER 1814
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO MARY SNASHALL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE [ ]
OF APRIL 1822 AGED 76 YEARS

35. Headstone and Five Body Stones

Forground, Spong children
Left backbround, Baldock and Dobson, right, Balldock

NEAR THIS PLACE ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF FOUR INFANT SONS OF
JOHN AND ROSAMOND SPONG
[DANIEL, SEPTEMBER 1776]
[THOMAS, JANUARY 1781]
[WILLIAM, MARCH 1783]
[ ]

Rear
[IN MEMORY OF]
GEORGE ? SPONG
SON OF
JOHN AND ROSAMOND SPONG
[WHO DIED] NOV.179[ ]
AGED 2 ? DAYS

36. Two Larger Body Stones

G S W S

37. Coade Stone Pedestal , Topped by an Urn, Railed, (Under Yew Planted by W. Farncom, 1708)

COADE STONE MONUMENT TO JOHN SPONG, DIED 1815,
AND FAMILY, BENEATH THE YEW TREE AS HE DESIRED.
AT THE TIME OF WRITING, IT IS IN NEED OF REPAIR

South Side
THIS MONUMENT
IS ERECTED
OVER THE FAMILY VAULT
BUILT BY
JOHN SPONG ESQ.
OF MILL HALL
MDCCCXIII

North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr JOHN SPONG
OF MILL HALL IN THIS PARISH
WHOSE REMAINS ARE DEPOSITED
BENEATH THIS MONUMENT
GREATLY RESPECTED
FOR HIS MANY VIRTUES WHEN LIVING
HE DIED MUCH LAMENTED
ON THE XXI JANUARY MDCCCXV
AGED LXIV YEARS

West Side
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
ROSAMOND SPONG
LATE OF MILL HALL
WHO DIED OCTOBER [ ]
MDCCC[XVI]
[AGED XL YEARS]
ALSO OF
Mr W. SPONG
LATE OF COBTREE
IN THE PARISH OF BOXLEY
WHO DIED [ NOVEMBER] [ ] MDCCCXXXIX
AGED [L] YEARS

East side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr JOHN SPONG
FORMERLY OF LONDON, SINCE TEN
YEARS RESIDENT IN BRUSSELLS
AND LATE OF AYLESFORD
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER THE 11th
MDCCCXXXIII
AGED LXIII YEARS

John Spong, died 1815, was a Coal and Grain Merchant, Farmer and Hoy Owner, with extensive warehouses and wharfs at Mill Hall of the west bank of the river. His long P.C.C. Will is dated 20th August 1814.
Directs a vault be made by the Yew tree in Aylesford churchyard, if permission can be obtained (the monument states that the vault was made in 1813 ?). Wishes to be carried to his grave by 8 labouring men in his employ, they are each to be paid 1 guinea.
To wife Rosamond, £200 and his house and adjoining cottage occupied by Andrew Kemsley, as long as she remains his widow. She gets all furniture and household goods for life, conditions as above. After her death or remarriage, to son Thomas for ever.
Also to Rosamond an annuity of £400 out of his lands. £300 out of land given to son Thomas, now living at Mill Hall and the other £100 from his mill in Snodland.
His son John is bound by a bond dated about 20th January 1800, "under the bond and seal of his son John", for £1,000; his executor are to release John from money owed, for money advanced to him. To executor £4,000 to be invested in Public Funds, the interest from this to be paid to Letitia Spong, wife of John, late of the Bowyer of Southwark, Hop Factor, for life, as long as she remains John Spong's widow.
An annuity of £100 to daughter Rosamond. After the death of Letitia Spong, the interest on the £4,000 to his executor to pay from time to time, son John, for life. If John tries to sell or assign the bequest , then it is void and the interest goes to his children.
After the deaths of John and Letitia, the £4,00, upon trust, to executor. The principal sum for the benefit of John and Letitia's children at 21 years of age. If all died before 21, the £4,000 is part of his personal estate.
To son Thomas, his freeholds and leaseholds at Mill Hall, East Malling, Aylesford, Burham, Ditton and Sandgate in Kent, and Acton in Middlesex, comprising the estate called the Mill Hall ? Estate and Mansion House, stables, coach house, coke oven, cottages at the ------- ? sheds, warehouses, grain wharf, coal wharf, the "George" public house, stables, granary, new stables, coal sheds, wharf, crane, 3 houses occupied by John Smitherman, John French and John Jarrit, a barn called Ash Barn, lodge and yard and 4 more houses occupied by E[dward] Oakley, R[ichard] Hosmer, widow Jarrit and ------------- ?, also 2½ acres of apple and cherry orchards, leading from Mill Hall to the London Turnpike, and a field called Old Hith Field of 1½ acres, and land at Newhithe called Sunmers ? And house, warehouse, wharf ferry and 3 acres of land adjoining and 2 houses adjoining, lately occupied by W. Carpenter and W. Ralph, and lodge, garden and all estate purchased from Mr Richard Round ?, of about 18 acres, and Willow Plot adjoining and next Baldock's Wharf, adjoining estate purchased from Sir John Honeywood, Bart., of about 10 acres, and 2 plots near the Brook Gate, allotted by the Commissioners for dividing Waste Lands of East Malling, all to son Thomas for ever, subject to the annuity of £300, part of the £400 for his wife.
Also to Thomas all farming stock, goods, chattels.
To executor house and barn and 20 acres at Cowlease in Aylesford and Burham lately occupied by Rebecca Underhill, now in his own occupation, upon trust, for son Daniel, for life, he to keep in good repair. After Daniel's death to executor, rents in meantime for the maintenance and education of Daniel's children, when youngest is 21 , to be sold and proceeds shared equally. If all die before 21 then property to son Thomas. Daniel is released from all debts he owes his father.
Snodland Mill (paper) and cottages adjoining , drying houses, sheds, wharf and 9 acres of land to son William, subject to annuity of £100 to his mother, part of the £400.
To executor £1,000 to be invested in Public Funds, interest to daughter Rosamond; after her death to her children, if any, for their maintenance and education. If Rosamond dies intestate, the £1,00 to be part of residue.
To daughter Mary wife of Charles Brenchley, Esq., £2,000, which "will make up her fortune to £3,000", he having at her marriage given her £1,000. To executor £2,000 to invest in Public Funds, interest to daughter Martha, wife of Major William Rowan. She also to have annuity of £100, as Rosamond. Martha to have further sum of £1,000.
To 2 children of his deceased daughter Elizabeth wife of William Bowles, Esq., £1,000 at 21.
To John Spong son of John and Letitia £500 at 21.
His 3 pews in Aylesford church, the 1st to his house at Mill Hall, the 2nd to Aylesford House, the servants pew to the Mill Hall house; he gives the pews accordingly.
Residue of real and personal estate to son Thomas, who is sole executor.
Witnesses: William Knowles, George Cutbath and J. Simmons
Proved 28th January 1815

William Spong, died 1839, was a Paper Maker at Snodland. He later resided at Cobtree Manor. He is generally accepted to be the model for Mr Wardle in Charles Dicken's Pickwick Papers. Wardle's Manor Farm at Dingley Dell is based on Cobtree. Opposite the Spong tomb are the earlier Ward monuments, (the Wards are related to the Spongs, and to the transcriber !). It seems very unlikely that this juxtaposition escaped Dicken's keen observation; he certainly knew Aylesford churchyard, and it is difficult to believe that the closeness of Ward and Wardle is a mere coincidence?
Rosamond Spong, died 1816, Spinster. Her P.C.C. Will is dated 10th March 1815
Charles Bromley, Esq., of Maidstone and William Rowan, Esq., Major in H.M. 52nd Regiment are executors.
Her father John, gave £1,000 to his executor to invest, and to pay Rosamond, for life, the interest. She has no children, so the £1,000 is to be shared between her brothers and sisters, John, Daniel, Mary the wife of Charles Bromley and Martha the wife of William Rowan.
Witnesses: William Scuddamore, Attorney at Law, Maidstone and J. Mosley, his clerk.
Proved 16th November 1816

38. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM STEVENS, SNR.
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JAN. 16th IN THE YEAR
1779
[ AGED [    ] YEARS]
ALSO MARY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER [    ]
AGED [    ] YEARS

39. Headstone, Close to Above

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM STEVENS
LATE OF MAIDSTONE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] OF
AUGUST 180[4] AGED 68 ? YEARS
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
LETITIA STEVENS
WIFE OF
-----------Ground Level----------
EDWARD STEVENS
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] OF
[NOVEMBER 1814 AGED 74 YEARS]

William Stevens, died 1804, Butcher of Maidstone. His P.C.C. Will is dated 23rd August 1800
To wife Mary, and friends Edward Baldock and Samuel Athawes, all his property on the north side of the High Street, in Maidstone, occupied by ------ Peters, Cecelia Scultup, widow, George Bewley, Joseph Waters and John Tanner, upon trust. They to sell and add proceeds to personal estate.
To brother Edward Stevens, an annuity of £25 out of rents of property, with stables and slaughter house, on north side of Maidstone High Street, now or late in his occupation and of John Page, Isaac Winch and ------- Britter, during the life of his wife, if Edward shall so long live. After his wife's death , £15 of the annuity to come from High Street property and £10 from property in Marden, occupied by Francis Parker.
Two properties in Middle Row, Maidstone, in his and Mrs Fletcher's occupation, and property including slaughter house, (as above) and property in Marden, (as above), to his wife, Mary for life, subject to payment of £25 annuity to Edward Stevens; she keeping property in good repair.
To Sarah Athawes, daughter of Samuel by his wife Sarah,, immediately after Mary's death, the two properties in Middle Row, for ever. If she dies before 21, unmarried or without children, then shared among her siblings.
To nephew George Birch, £200, raised by a mortgage on his property on the north side of the High Street, within 12 months of the death of his wife, subject to payment of annuity to Edward Stevens. The properties to nephew Thomas Bishop and niece Ann How in equal shares, for ever.
Wife, Mary, Edward Baldock and Samuel Athawes are executors; to Baldock and Athawes, £50 each for their trouble.
To wife Mary, household goods, and residue of money, securities, and personal estate.
Witnesses: A.F. Long, Jno. Roffe and William Scuddamore.
Codicil dated 17th July 1801
Revokes part of will requiring wife to keep properties in good repair, she is not obliged to meet these costs.
Witnesses: Mary Halsnod and Jno. Roffe
Proved 10th October 1804

Edward Stevens, brother of the above, also a Butcher was buried at Aylesford in 1826, but there is no surviving monument. Edward's wife Letitia, appears on William's headstone.

40. Pedestals and Tall Cross

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ISABELLA
DAUGHTER OF
GENERAL THORNDIKE R.A. AND OF
ISABELLA HIS WIFE AND BELOVED
SISTER OF THE REV. ARTHUR THORNDIKE
VICAR OF AYLESFORD
BORN 16th OCTOBER 1859 DIED 17th JULY 1909
"Gone up hither, and I will shew thee things
Which must be Hereafter" Rev. iv I

North Side
IN
BELOVED MEMORY OF
ARTHUR JOHN WEBSTER THORNDIKE
PRIEST
WHO DIED AT EVENSONG IN HIS CHURCH
S. JAMES THE LESS, WESTMINSTER
9th DECEMBER 1917
SOMETIME VICAR OF AYLESFORD AND HON. CANON
OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL THE DEARLY LOVED
HUSBAND OF AGNES MACDONALD THORNDIKE
"When I Wake Up, I am Present with Thee"

West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FRANK THORNDIKE ACTOR AND AIRMAN
KILLED ON ACTIVE SERVICE IN FRANCE
WHILE FLYING ON 17th AUG. 1917
YOUNGEST SON OF CANON AND Mrs THORNDIKE
"He Paid a Soldier's Debt,
He only Lived but till he was a Man,
The which no sooner had his Prowess Confirmed,
In the Encircling Station where he Fought,
But like a Man he Died,
Why then God's Soldier be He ! "

South Side
IN
BELOVED MEMORY OF
AGNES MACDONALD THORNDIKE
DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
ARTHUR THORNDIKE, PRIEST
WHO DIED MARCH 16th 1933
AGED 74 YEARS
"Joy Cometh in the Morning"
ROSEMARY BENVENUTA THORNDIKE
WHO DIED 15th JULY 1970 AGED 75 YEARS

The Rev. Arthur Thorndike was the father of the celebrated actress, Dame Sybil Thorndike

41. Grey Stone Chest Tomb, East of Chancel

THOMAS VEAL, DIED 1748
STEWARD TO THE EARL OF AYLESFORD

[HERE LIETH THE] BODY OF THOMAS
[VEAL OF THIS] PARISH LATE [STEWARD]
[TO THE RT. HONOURABLE] HENEAGE,[EARL OF]
[AYLES]FORD IN WHICH SITUATION [HE DIED]
[ ] [NOVEMBER] 1748 AGED 75 YEARS

The confirmation that Thomas Veal is the man buried under this monument, comes in Navy Board letters, dated 1738, which are in the National Archives. Timber and Reed is being purchased for Chatham Dockyard; in the letters Veal is identified as the Earl of Aylesford's Steward. The Reed is not purchased from him because he was asking too high a price!

42. Grey Coped Stone, Near Chancel Door

North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
LETITIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF SILAS WAGON
WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1917 AGED 79 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
SILAS WAGON
BORN JULY 25th 1843 DIED JUNE 20th 1924
"Come unto Me"

Silas Wagon (see Interior) was a Barge Owner, Sand, Flint and Gravel Merchant; Proprietor of the Aylesford Sand Works. He was also Assistant Overseer for Ditton and Tax Collector for Aylesford, Burham and Wouldham. (1913 Kelly's Directory) In the 1870's he was Manager of the local Brick Fields, when he appears as a witness in an Old Bailey case, concerning stolen bricks. In the 1861 Census he was a Pupil Teacher; (his father John, see Section D, was a School Master)

43. Chest Tomb, Originally Grey Stone, Incorporating Later Brickwork

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF THOMAS WARD
SON OF ABDI* WARD HE WAS BORN IN 1619
AND DIED IN 1688 AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO THE BODY OF JOHN WARD HIS SON
WHO WAS BORN IN 1646 AND DIED IN 1696
AGED 50 YEARS
(* Is this meant to be ABEL ?)

Thomas Ward, died 1688, Hoyman. His P.C.C. Will is dated 24th March 1687 (1688)
To his grand-children, Thomas and Elizabeth Baldock, £20 each, Thomas at 21 and Elizabeth at 18 or day of marriage. If either or both die the money goes to executor. To his wife Katherine £3 and best feather bed, curtains and bolster, 6 leather chairs, 1 iron pot, 1 little bottle, 6 pewter dishes, pair of bellows, fire pan and tongs, pair of andirons, 6 pewter spoons, 2 wooden dishes, 1 little table, 1 chest and a candlestick. Also to his wife, £10 annuity out of his properties and one of the three hoys, now in his occupation. If any payment is behind, wife can distrain property to recover money owd. Rest of his goods and personal estate to son John, as well as properties and land. After John's death half to grandson Thomas Ward, son of John, for ever. The other half to grand children John and Frances Ward, for ever.
Witnesses: Robert Chambers, Jane Chambers and Richard Waller
Proved 29th June 1688.

44. Grey Stone Chest Tomb, Next to Above

WARD TOMBS, LEFT MARY, DIED 1722(3), RIGHT, THOMAS, DIED 1688 AND JOHN, DIED 1696

Ledger
(Remains of a Very Eroded Inscription , only JOHN and MARY Legible)

South Side
WITHIN THIS TOMB ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
MARY THE WIFE OF THOMAS WARD LATE OF MILL HALL
IN THIS PARISH [AND RICHARD & THOMAS] HIS SONS WHO ALL THREE
DIED OF THE SMALL POX AT THE SAME TIME
IN FEBRUARY 1722

(See Interior for other Wards)

WARD see GOODMAN

45. Headstone, Front Very Eroded

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
S[ALLY] WIFE OF THOMAS W[ILLSON]
BAKER OF MAIDSTONE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [MAY] [    ] [1819]
AGED [30] YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON [& ONE ?] DAUGHTER
[ EARLEY AND ELIZABETH ] ]
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO [THE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE ]
THOMAS WILLSON [WHO DIED]
[ ] [MARCH ?] 1839 AGED [50] YEARS

Rear
ALSO
THE REV. JOSEPH WILLSON
WHOSE LIFE WAS TAKEN BY KAFFIRS
AT SOUTH AFRICA WHERE HE HAD
BEEN TEN YEARS A DEVOTED MISSIONARY
ON THE 28th FEBY. 1838
AGED 40 YEARS
"He Rests from his Labours"
ALSO THE AFORESAID
EARLY WILLSON
WHO DIED JANY. 24Th 1863
AGED 50 YEARS
[    ]
ALSO NEAR THIS SPOT
ELIZABETH WILLSON
SISTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED [JANUA]RY [    ]
1880 AGED 65 YEARS

46. Triple Headed Headstone, Extremely Eroded in Parts

WRAY FAMILY, EARLY 18th CENTURY

HERE LIETH
INTERR'D [YE]
BODY OF
THO. AND
JOHN P[IK]E
[                  ]
[                   ]
[                   ]
17[   ]
[                   ]
ANN [PIKE]
BUR[IED] [ ]
[FEBRUARY ]16th
[1722]
[                   ]
[                   ]

[HERE LIETH]
[INTERR'D YE]
[BODY]
OF MARY [WIFE]
OF RICHARD
WRAY
WHO WAS BURIED
APRIL THE 1st
[173]6
[HERE LIETH YE]
[BOD]Y OF
[ELIZA]BETH
DAUGHTER OF
RICHD. & MARY
[BURIED] [MA]Y
[    ] AGED [    ]
THIS LIFE MAY YE 17th
1740 AGED 21 YEARS [    ][HERE LIETH]
[INTERR'D YE]
[BODY OF]
A[               ]
OF R[ICHARD]
W[RAY] [WHO]
WAS [       ]
B[              ]
[                   ]
[                   ]
[                   ]
[                   ]
[                   ]
[                   ]
THE [DENNIS]
[DAUGHTER OF]
[RICHD. & MARY]
[WRAY]

Richard Wray the Elder, died 1746, Carpenter. Rochester Will dated 16th April 1746
To wife Dorothy, property known by the name of "The Red Bull", (still at Eccles), with gardens, brew house, stables, pump, wood house, etc. in Aylesford in his own occupation, for life, she to keep in good tenantable repair. After her death to his 2 sons, Richard and Thomas, equally for ever; also th them, his hop ground of 2 acres, hop poles, and 3 acres of reed land, and land planted with hops of ½ acre in his occupation, his oast house and "oasthairs" in the yard of the above premises, all in Aylesford.
Also to sons, property and land occupied by John Wickings and Burgess Masters, also one house and land in occupation of William Peters, one house and land occupied by John Warren, all in Aylesford; and all other property and land in Kent or elsewhere, shared equally. They also get his working tools and stock of timber in his yard at time of his death.
To son Richard silver tankard marked J To son Thomas his silver watch. To wife Dorothy, his bay mare; she also R:E gets all household goods, stock of beer, wines, rum and brandy, and all personal estate, for ever.
Wife and son Richard, executors.
Witnesses: Arthur Packham, Daniel Peen and Thomas Pummett
Proved 29th April 1746, power reserved to Richard Wray

47. First World War Monument Grey Granite Pedestals, Tall Cross

North Side

IN
GRATEFUL MEMORY OF OUR GLORIOUS DEAD
1914 – 1918
FROM THIS PARISH

East Side
GEORGE ATKINS
FREDERICK JOHN AVARDS
WILLIAM HENRY BARNES
ALBERT BROOMFIELD
GEORGE CAPON
FRANK CLARK
FREDERICK W. CLARK
ARTHUR CLARK M.M.
WILLIAM GEORGE COSTIN
CECIL ERNEST DAMMS D.C.M.
THOMAS DANES
CHARLES NORMAN EASTON
FREDERICK FRANCIS
ERNEST GREEN
FREDERICK GREEN
SIDNEY GREEN
JONATHAN ERNEST GRINHAM
WILLIAM DOUGLAS HAWKINS
FRANK HAWKINS
ARTHUR FREDERICK HAWKINS
WILLIAM HENRY HODGES

West Side
PHILLIP CHARLES HOSMER
PERCY GEORGE LAKER
GEORGE EDWARD LINES
ROBERT GEORGE MANNERING
JOHN PERCY MAY
WILLIAM MAY
THOMAS BENJAMIN PEARSON
JOHN POOLE
JOHN SCOTT M.C.
GEORGE HOWARD SHEPHERD
THOMAS SHERWOOD
ARTHUR LESLIE SMITH
GEORGE THOMAS SMITH
EDWARD JAMES SMITH
THOMAS STONE
GEORGE BAXBY SYDDALL
HERBERT ELVIN WALKER
ROBERT WILLIAM WALLIS
CECIL WOOD
PERCY HERBERT WOODLAND

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M.I.s of Section B - St Peter & St Paul Church, Aylesford

All that area West of the Church and North to the North West corner of the Vestry

48. Headstone, Badly Flaked

IN
MEMORY OF
SUSANNAH ADAMS
[L]A[TE] [OF] ROCHESTER
[WHO DIED] [AUG]UST [ ] [1842]
[ AGED 75 YEARS]

Susannah Adams, died 1842, was in the previous year, living at St. Catherine's Hospital Alms House, Rochester. (1841 Census)

49. Headstone

TO THE MEMORY OF
WILL. APPS OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED YE 9th OF JAN.
1747 IN YE 60th YR OF HIS AGE
LEFT ISSUE BY ELLENOR HIS
WIFE 1 SON & 4 DAUGHTERS
THO. ELIZ., MARY, ELLENOR
& HANNAH

50. Eroded Headstone and Slab

[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
MARGARET WIFE OF
SAMUEL ARNOLD [WHO DIED] [AUGUST] [    ]
[1821] AGED 46 YEARS
[LEFT ISSUE] [    ]
GEORGE, MARY AND ELIZA
ALSO THE ABOVE SAMUEL ARNOLD
WHO DIED OCTOBER [    ] 1843
AGED 62 YEARS

George Arnold, died 1843, was a Grocer. His P.C.C. Will is dated 8th April 1843.
To son George, his 6 freehold cottages and 3 acres of plantation land at Nash, in the parish of Ash near Sandwich; his leasehold dwelling house and garden, in Aylesford, he now occupies; plus 3 leasehold cottages adjoining, for remainder of term. Personal estate to son George. Son George and son in law William Douglas Hewitt of West Cowes, Isle of Wight, Brewer and Coal Merchant, executors.
Signs with a mark Witnesses: John Wagon of Aylesford and Jno. Cole, Solicitor of Maidstone. Proved 25th October 1843

51. Curbs

North Side
ELIZABETH AUSTIN WHO DIED 5th JANUARY 1900 AGED 69 YEARS
South Side
JOHN AUSTIN DIED DECEMBER 1915 AGED 87 YEARS

John Austin, died 1915, a Shipwright of 30 High Street, Aylesford (1881 Census)

52. Headstone and Body Stone

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HANNAH BOURNE A NATIVE OF ASTLEY
IN WORCESTERSHIRE WIFE OF
THOMAS BAILEY OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEBRUARY THE 3rd ? 1832
AGED 60 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 3 SONS AND 1 DAUGHTER VIZ.
JOHN, THOMAS, RICHARD AND MARIA
ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS BAILEY
WHO DIED APRIL THE 27th 1834
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEB. 24th? 1830 AGED 37 YEARS

53. Headstone

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY BATH
WHO DIED SUDDENLY ON SUNDAY
THE 1st OF APRIL 1787
AGED 34 YEARS
"Ye Fair, ye Gay, ye Generous and ye
Brave,
Who each in turns behold the Silent
Grave,
With thoughts Immortal to yourselves
Recall,
How Great a Moment when a moment's
All,
Blest with that thought your
Wretchedness Deplore,
Nor Trust to Time, when thought can be
No More"

54. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
RALPH & MARY BINSKIN
OF THIS PARISH
HE DIED [   ] JAN. 17[2]4 AGED [   ] YEARS
SHE DIED [   ] DEC. 17[4]2 [AGED [   ] YEARS]
ALSO HENRY SON OF
RALPH & MARY BINSKIN
WHO DIED THE [   ] FEB. 1748
AGED 38 or 58 ? YEARS

55. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH JANE BINSKIN
DIED NOV. 24th 1927
WILLIAM HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 16th 1905
ELIZABETH THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED JULY 18th 1906
THOMAS THEIR SON
DIED JUNE 14th 1922

William Binskin, died 1905, was a Barge Builder, living in Brewer Street, Maidstone in 1901 (Census).

56. Small Headstone

JOHN BONNIWELL, DIED 1695, SON OF JAMES AND MARY

HERE LIETH YE BODY OF JOHN
SON OF JAMES BONNIWELL &
MARY HIS WIFE WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH
YE 20th DAY 1695 AGED 23 YEARS
[Verses Half Eroded]

57. Eroded Headstone

JAMES BONNIWELL, DIED 1708, AND MARY BONNIWELL, DIED 1696
COMPARE THIS EXPOSED SIDE TO THE REAR (NEXT PICTURE)

HERE [LIETH]
IN HOPE OF A JOYFUL
RESURRECTION YE BODY OF
JAMES BONNIWELL DIED
YE 19th DAY OF MARCH 1708
AGED 75 ? YEARS
HERE ALSO LIETH YE BODY OF
MARY [BONNIWELL WIFE OF]
JAMES BONNIWELL WHO DIED
[ ] [DECEM]BER 169[6]
[AGED] [ ]0 YEARS

Rear
HERE ALSO LIETH
JAMES SON OF JAMES
& MARY BONNIWELL
WHO DYED IN YE YEAR
1709
AGED 31 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON
NAMED JAMES

James Bonniwell, died 1709, was a Grocer of Aylesford. His Rochester Will is dated 18th January 1705/06
To son Thomas the house he lives in and other properties near by, occupied by Robert Vinter and Henry Holland?, for ever.
To grand children, Mary and Elizabeth Bonniwell, daughters of son William, 20/- each. To grandson, James Bonniwell, son of son James, deceased, 20/-. To kins woman Elizabeth Duning ?, "that dwelleth with me", 20s.
Residue, including stock in trade, "shares and parts of hoyes or vessels", to son Thomas, who is executor.
Signs with a mark.
Witnesses: Edward Baldock, John Farncom and Robert Taylor: Proved April 1709

58. Headstone and Foot Stone, Flaked

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SUSAN DAUGHTER OF
[WILLI]AM JACKSON [OF] CLAPHAM
[AND] [W]IF[E] [OF] [ ] B[RADLEY]
[WHO DIED AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1869]
[AGED 55 YEARS]
ALSO
MARTHA B[RADLEY] ?
[WHO DIED 1871]
[AGED 80 YEARS]

59. Eroded and Broken Headstone

REAR OF THE JOHN BRIDGLAND, DIED 1777, FAMILY HEADSTONE
WHICH IS VERY BADLY ERODED, THIS IS THE GOOD SIDE !

IN MEMORY OF J[AMES SON OF JOHN]
AND ELIZABETH BRIDG[LAND]
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED JULY THE [    ]
1753 IN THE 4th ? YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO JOHN THEIR SON DIED MARCH
THE 12th 17[5]4 IN THE 18th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO SAMUEL THE SON OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED] JAN. 1760 IN THE 27th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO MARY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[    ]
[    ]

Rear
[IN] MEMORY OF
[SAR]AH BRIDGLAND
WHO DIED 7th OF MAY 1763
IN THE 20th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO ELIZTH. WIFE OF
JOHN BRIDGLAND DIED
OCT. YE 13th 1770 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN BRIDGLAND
DIED THE 23rd OF NOVEMBER 1777
AGED 73 YEARS

John Bridgland, died 1777, was a Farmer of Aylesford. His P.C.C. Will is dated 9th April 1773
To daughters Hannah and Elenor, £700 each. To grandson, Simon Rouse, £200, to be put out to interest until he is 21. If he dies before 21, then the £200 to above daughters.
To Abraham Webb, "a bill of work, money and settery ?" and interest on bond of £200. Residue to his two daughters, equally.
Simon Rouse, Butcher and William Turner, Blacksmith are executors, for each of them, 10gns.
To the Minister to preach funeral sermon, 1gn.
Witnesses: William Green, J. Shepherd and J. Cooke
Proved 12th January 1778

60. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
[THOM]AS BROOMF[IELD]
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN J[ESUS]
SEPT. 28th 1871 AGED 24 YEARS
"My Life's a Shade, my Days,
A Pace to Death's Decline,
My Lord is Life, He'll Raise,
My Dust again, even Mine,
Sweet Truth to Me, I Shall Arise,
And with these Eyes my Saviour See"
"Father, I will that they also whom Thou
Hast Given Me be with Me where I Am"
John XVII 24

61. Small Headstone and Slab

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGINA BURTON
DAUGHTER OF
CAPTAIN THOMAS AND
CATHERINE J. BURTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1827
AGED 2 WEEKS & 6 DAYS

62. Small Headstone

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR SON
EDGAR ISAAC BUSS
WHO LOST HIS LIFE WHILST BATHING
19th JULY 1900 AGED 13 YEARS
"Therefore be ye also Ready"

Edgar Buss, died 1900, was the son of Thomas of Eccles, a Boiler Maker's Labourer (1891 Census)
His Inquest was reported in the Kent Messenger:
"DROWNED WHILE BATHING. --- Mr T. Buss, County Coroner, held an inquest at the Chequers Inn, on Saturday, respecting the death of Edgar Isaac Buss, aged 13, son of Thos, Ed. Buss, skilled labourer, at Eccles, who was drowned in the Medway at Aylesford while bathing with other lads. Mr Ballard was foreman of the jury. The father stated that he had cautioned deceased about bathing in the river. There was no doubt that the boy wanted to be able to swim like his elder brother. Hubert Oliver, the son of an Eccles grocer, stated that he and deceased and another boy named Wallis, entered the river on Thursday afternoon some distance above Aylesford bridge. Witness could swim and so could deceased, a little. About ten minutes after they had been in the water, witness heard the deceased cry out "Help ! Help !". He and Wallis tried to reach him , but could not. Witness saw him go under three times. By the Coroner: Witness and other boys had bathed at the same place before. He should think deceased was seized with cramp.
Walter Hadlow, bargeman, of Cook's Wharf, Rochester, stated that he dragged for the body for a considerable time on Thursday night. On the following morning he found deceased on a mud bank, resting on his hands and knees about 20 yards from the place where the boys had been bathing.
Dr Fiske proved that death was due to suffocation by drowning, there being no marks of violence on the body.
A juror suggested that the Coroner might ask the Navigation Company to take steps to prevent boys from bathing in the river. Mr Buss, however, said he was afraid that if he made such a representation to the Company it would have very little effect.
The jury then returned a verdict of "Accidentally drowned ""

63. Eroded Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE CARTER, WIDOW
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] OF JULY 1821
AGED 70 YEARS

Jane Carter, died 1821, was the widow of John, a Farmer. Her P.C.C. Will is dated June 1821
£100 left to her by her late husband's will, to her two brothers, Edward and Richard Farmer, shared equally. If they are dead then to their children. Clothes and other property to her niece, Frances Carter. Signs with a mark; Witnesses: William Eveleigh and William Knowles

64. Small Headstone

MARY COVILL, DIED 1707. THE UPPER PART WAS, PRESUMABLY, LEFT
BLANK FOR HUSBAND JOHN, BUT NEVER USED

(Top Half Left Blank)
HERE LYETH YE BODY OF MARY
COVILL THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN COVILL WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE [   ] OF DEC.
[1707] IN THE [   ] YEARE OF
---------------Ground Level-----------
HER AGE [ LEFT ISSUE ]
[    ] DAUGHTER ELIZABETH

John Covill of Aylesford. Rochester Will dated 29th August 1724
To servant maid, Hannah Randall, £10, "besides what I am indebted to her"
To his daughter Elizabeth Middleton, a parcel of land in Aylesford, which he purchased from Sir Charles Sidly, for life. After her death, to her daughter Elizabeth, if she dies without children, then to William Covill of Boxley and to his son William, for ever. Daughter Elizabeth is executor.
Signs with a mark; Witnesses: mark of Nicholas Figg, mark of Arthur Harvey and William Peen. Proved August 1725

65. Headstone

IN MEMORY
OF
THOMAS JACKSON CRISPE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER 22nd 1849
IN THE 54th YEAR
OF HIS AGE
"Prepare to meet thy God for ye know
Not what hour the Lord calleth ye"

Thomas Crispe, died 1849, of Apoplexy (Register)

66. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH DELVE
BORN JUNE 25th 1822
DIED NOVEMBER 25th 1901

Elizabeth Delve, died1901. In 1901 Census, a visitor at Mount Pleasant, Aylesford, in the house of John Humphrey a carpenter. She was born in Chatham.

67. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
ANN DICKS
WHO DIED [ ] OCT. 17[52]
AGED 20 YEARS
"While in this World I did Remain,
My Latter End was Grief and Pain,
Till God did Please to make me Blest ?
And took me to a Place of Rest"

Rear
URSULA LAMBATH
DIED SEPT. 12th? 1794
AGED 66 YEARS

Ann Dicks and Ursula Lambath, died 1752 and 1794, were sisters. Ursula Dicks married Joseph Lambert at Aylesford in 1762.

DOWD see STUART

68. Headstone, Broken, Partly Eroded, Close to South West Gate

ELIZABETH EASTON AND DAUGHTER, ALSO ELIZABETH, BOTH DIED 1727
[font size="2">I HAVE TEMPORARILY REPLACED THE BROKEN FRAGMENT,
AND HAVE USED CHALK TO HIGHLIGHT THE INSCRIPTION.DEW]

H[ERE LIETH THE BODY]
OF E[LIZABETH EASTON WI]FE
OF [THOMAS EASTON]
W[HO DEPARTED TH]IS
[LIFE ON THE [ ] DAY OF J]ULY
[1727 AGED [ ] YEA]RS
ALSO THE BODY OF ELIZ.
DAUGHTER OF THE SAID
THOS. & ELIZ. EASTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
29th ? OF OCT. 17[2]7 AGED
[1] YEAR & SIX MONTHS

69. Small Headstone and Slab

[THOMAS FARNCOMB, DIED 1692]

HERE LIETH THE BODY
OF [THOM]AS FARNCOMB
SON OF [JOH]N FARNCOMB
WH[O] DEPART]ED THIS
LIFE [ ] OF MAR.
169[2] [AGED [ ] YEARS]

John Farncomb, Yeoman of Aylesford, father of Thomas, died 1692. No monument for John but Rochester Will dated 24th June 1719.
To grand children John and Elizabeth Fletcher, all pewter and linen, equally.
To John Farncomb his 2 gold rings "I had at the burials of Sir John Banks and Mr Caleb Banks". Also to John all his properties in Aylesford occupied by James Taylor, Thomas Cook , Thomas Goodman and --------- Woolett, for ever; chargeable with an annuity of £5 for Elizabeth Farncomb for life.
Residue to his grand children, James, John, Augustine, Thomas and Robert Taylor equally shared.
Mr Thomas Haunch of Chatham and Mr Henry Knowles of Birling, executors.
Witnesses: Thomas Tomlyn, Elizabeth Watts and James Smedley.
4th August 1722 Thomas Haunch renounces administration of will

70. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr THOMAS FORDHAM
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER 25th 1859 [1839]
AGED 49 YEARS

71. Headstone

JOHN FOWL, DIED 1704, AND ANN FOWL, DIED 1707

HERE
LYETH THE
BODY OF JOHN FOWL
WHO DYED YE 2[ ] DAY OF
AUG. 1704 AGED ABOUT
50 ?YEARS
HERE LYETH ALSO ANN
DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND
ELIZ. FOWL WHO DIED YE 20th
DAY OF DEC. 1707 AGED
16 YEARS

72. Cruciform Coped Stone

South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JANE THE WIFE OF THOMAS FRANKLYN
ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS FRANKLYN WHO DIED 3rd MARCH 1877
AGED 78 YEARS

East Side
OF COBTREE
THOMAS PAIN FRANKLYN
BORN 9th DECEMBER 1845
DIED 11th OCTOBER 1893

North Side
WHO DIED XXXI OF MARCH MDCCCLX AGED LVI
AND OF SARAH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE, WIFE OF J. MONSON SHAW
OF ROWE PLACE WHO DIED XXVIII OF SEPTR. MDCCCLXXXVII AGED XLV

Sarah Shaw, died 1887, was the wife of John Monson Shaw, a Farmer of 160 acres, employing 7 men and 2 boys (1881 Census)
Thomas Franklyn, died 1877. Mayor of Maidstone 1840 and 1846. Wine Merchant of Maidstone (1871 Census)

73. Large Headstone and Two Body Stones

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN FRENCH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 18th 1847 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO PHOEBE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOHN FRENCH
WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1864
AGED 71 YEARS
WILLIAM SON OF
JOHN & PHOEBE FRENCH
WHO DIED JUNE 22nd 1839
AGED 5 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
CHARLES THEIR SON
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1842 AGED 13 YEARS

John French, died 1847, Victualler of "The George", Mill Hall, (Pigot's Directory 1840)P.C.C. Will dated 13th April 1847
Jesse Perrin of Aylesford, Farmer and Joseph Bateman of Aylesford, Grocer, are executors and trustees.
To executors, £1,600 at 3¼% Bank Annuities; part of stock in joint names of himself and wife Phoebe, upon trust. Wife to have dividends for life. After her death, the same stock shared equally between sons, Henry and Edward.
All his interest and term in public house in which he lives at Mill Hall and house contents and residue of above stock, to son Henry.
To son Edward 3 properties in Aylesford Street, occupied by William Meopham, Charles Copper and Ann Belton, for ever. Also to Edward £700 in the Branch Bank, Maidstone; insurance policy of £500 in the Kent Life and Fire Assurance Office, Maidstone, and all bonuses.
Debts owed to him by son Henry and all other ?real estate to trustees.
Residue of real and personal estate shared equally between sons for ever.
Witnesses: Silas Norton, Solicitor, Town Malling and William South Norton, Gentleman, same place
Proved 17th May 1847

74. Large Ledger, [Was Completely Covered in Ivy]

IN MEMORY OF
HENRY FRENCH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 12th 1873 AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 22nd 1867 AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH ANN GODFREY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 30th 1889 AGED 37 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 7 CHILDREN
ALSO OF EDWARD FRENCH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 19th 1890
AGED 40 YEARS
"Precious in the Sight of the Lord is the
Death of his Saints"

Henry French, died 1873, was a Coal Merchant (1861 Census)
Edward French, died 1890, son of above, was a Carpenter (1881 Census)

75. Headstone

TO THE MEMORY
OF
HARRIET FROST
WIFE OF
CHARLES FROST
WHO DIED DEC. 2nd 1852
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO JOHN FROST
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 18th 1853
AGED 18 MONTHS

76. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
PETER LONG FRY
LATE OF FORDINGBRIDGE ? IN THE COUNTY
OF HANTS.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 22nd
1818
AGED 47 YEARS

77. Eroded Headstone

[HERE LIETH]
[THE BODY OF]
[THOMAS] [FRY]LAND
[WHO DEPARTED] THIS LIFE
[MAY [ ] ] 1735
AGED [ ] [YEARS]
[LEFT] ISSUE ONE [SON] & ONE
[DAUG]HTER THO. & MARY

78. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE WILLIAM FULLER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 25th 1869
AGED 40 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND SEVEN
CHILDREN
"In the midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO RUTH SARAH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 17th ? 1869
AGED 5 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE JOHN THOMAS FULLER
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 3rd 1937
AGED 85 YEARS
AND OF JULIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 29th 1939
AGED 85 YEARS

George Fuller, died 1869, of the "George Inn", (1855 Post Office Directory)

79. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN GREEN
WHO DIED OCT. 17th 1842 AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE WHO DIED
FEB. 11th 1843 AGED 76 YEARS
LEFT THREE SONS AND TWO DAUGHTERS
(VIZ.) JOHN, WILLIAM, ABRAHAM,
MARY AND CATHERINE

80. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR SON
SIDNEY GREEN
DIED 28th FEBY. 1906
AGED 19 YEARS
"In the midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO OF SARAH ANN GREEN
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 10th FEBY. 1925
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM GREEN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th MAY 1942
AGED 94 YEARS

GREEN see GREGORY

81. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWIN GREGORY
DIED 7th JUNE 1905
ALFRED GREEN
DIED 14th AUG. 1954
ALSO ALICE GREEN
DIED 11th MARCH 1967
"Re-united"

Edwin Gregory, died 1905, Chalk Labourer of Burham? (1901 Census. Aged 22)

82. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF MARY DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE AND ANN GROOMBIDGE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 28th OF OCTOBER
1818 AGED 18 YEARS
[12 Lines of Verse Half Eroded]

83. Large Ledger, Badly Flaked, Covered by Ivy

IN MEMORY OF
Mr JOHN HALL
OF LITTLE BUCKLAND, MAI[DSTONE]
WHO DEPARTED TH[IS LIFE]
FEBRUARY 20th [1866]
AGED 80 YEARS
AND OF ANN HIS[WIFE]
WHO DIED APRIL [ ] [1844]
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE
WIFE OF EDWARD [HALL]
BUCKLAND, MAIDSTONE
DIED MAY 4th 1860 [AGED 37 YEARS]
LEAVING [ ]
TO DE[PLORE HER LOSS]

John Hall, 1866, Farmer.
In 1841 Salesman of Buckland, Maidstone (Census)
1851 Farmer of 140 acres at Little Buckland, employing 10 labourers (Census)

84. Ledger and Loose Tablet, Badly Flaked, Covered in Ivy and Next to Above

IN MEMORY OF
JAMES HALL
OF COURT LODGE, AYLESFORD
WHO DIED AUGUST THE 29th 1871
AGED 65 YEARS

James Hall, died 1871, Farmer
1841 Salesman of Buckland
1851 Farmer of 300 acres at Court Lodge, employing 13 labourers (Census)
1861 Still at Court Lodge, 340 acres, employing 14 men and 4 boys, he is "Deaf" (Census)

85. Tablet

ALSO OF
MARY ANN HALL
NIECE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1923
AGED 81 YEARS

86. Headstone

[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
RICHARD HOSMER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED [ ] JANUARY 1835
AGED 8[0] YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HOSMER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY [ ] 1815
AGED 6[8] YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HOSMER
WHO DIED JUNE [ ] 1817
AGED [67] YEARS

87. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
Mr WILLIAM HUBBARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 21st OF MARCH
1803 AGED 58 ? YEARS
LEFT A WIDOW ONE SON & FIVE DAUGHTERS
ALSO ELIZABETH HUBBARD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 16th OF AUGUST 1822 AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO MARY HUBBARD
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JUNE 20th
1841 AGED 82 YEARS
CHARLES COPPER
BORN FEBRUARY 8th 1793
DIED APRIL 29th 1863

William Hubbard, died 1803, Victualler. P.C.C. Will dated 19th March 1803
He is "very sick and weak". To wife Mary, who is executor, £320, which is in the hands of Stephen Page Seager of Maidstone; she to receive interest as it becomes due.
To wife business and all household goods, for life; if their youngest child is still a minor at her death, the £320 to remain out at interest, which is to be used for the maintenance of the youngest children.
When of age, the £320 shared equally among those children "born in lawful wedlock", viz. Sarah. Thomas, Mary, Harriett, Ann and Eliza Hubbard. Signs with a mark. Witnesses: John Perrin and George Cutbath: Proved 24th March 1804

Charles Copper, died 1863, was a Grocer, retired by 1851 (Census)

88. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN THE SON OF
EDWARD AND MARGARET HUMPHREY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV. 16th 1866
AGED 27 YEARS
"He was cut down in his Bloom,
And lies beneath the Sod,
Thou art travelling to the Tomb,
Prepare to meet thy God"
ALSO OF GEORGE THEIR SON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC. 12th 1868
AGED 21 YEARS
EDWARD HUMPHREY
BORN MARCH 6th 1801 DIED AUG. 20th 1877
MARGARET HUMPHREY
BORN AUG. ---- 1805 DIED JULY 1st 1895

John Humphrey, died 1873, was a Carpenter, lodging in Maidstone (1861 Census)
Edward Humphrey, died 1877, father of above, was a Carpenter (1861 Census)

89. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HANNAH
RELICT OF THE LATE
Mr JONES
OF ALDGATE, LONDON
WHO DIED IN THIS VILLAGE
DECEMBER 29th 1847
AGED 76 YEARS
"Deeply Lamented"

90. Headstone and Foot Stone (*Dates and Ages not Cut)

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE KEMSLEY OF THIS
PARISH WHO DIED [   ]*
AGED [    ]* YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH KEMSLEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [    ]*
AGED [    ]* YEARS
ALSO GEORGE THEIR SON
WHO DIED JULY 21st 1862
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO JOHN THEIR SON
WHO DIED [    ]*
AGED [    ]* YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead,
Which Die in the Lord
They Rest from their Labours"

Foot Stone (*No Dates Cut)
G. K.*
E. K.*
G. K. 1862
J. K.*

91. Double Headstone

HENRY KENNIT, DIED 1710, AND SARA KENNIT, DIED 1697

HERE
LIETH ALSO THE
BODY OF HENRY
KENNIT, HUSBAND
OF THE [ ABOVE ?]
[ ]
[ ]
[WHO DEPARTED YS]
LIFE THE [19th ]
OF SEPTEMBER 1710
AGED 81 ? YEARSHERE LIETH YE BODY
OF SARA WIFE OF
HENRY KENNIT WHO
DIED MAY YE 15th ? 1697
AGED 71 YEARS

Henry Kennit, died 1710, Husbandman. Rochester Will dated 9th September 1709
Robert Bayley, Carrier of Rochester and John Chapman of St. Margaret's, Husbandman, are executors, they to pay debts, to James Fortton ?, Husbandman of Buckland, £40; to Nicholas? Palmer of Mill Hall, £30. Robert Bayley to have £20 and John Chapman, £16.
To Margaret Chapman, feather bed in his chamber, quilt and 5 blankets and bolster. Any money left after payment of debts to his mother for life, then to his brother and sister.
There is a Cribe?, which is called Lady Ken--?, which is actually Margaret Chapman's" Also to Margaret £20.
Goods and stock and movables to be sold to pay debts, and "the part that I have ? in the land" to be sold to pay debts. Witnesses: mark of Thomas Plastow, James Lashenden? and Mary Hamdon? Proved 28th September 1710

92. Small Headstone

[HERE LIETH]
THE BODY OF
NICOL[AS K]NO
WLDE[N W]HO
DEP[ARTED T]HIS
LIFE THE [   ] DAY
OF JANUARY
LMI ?[ ]    [A]GED
[    ]
(Died 1683)

93. Double Headstone

THOMAS KNOWLDEN, DIED 1730, AND ANN KNOWLDEN, DIED 1726

[HERE LIETH]
[THE BODY] OF
[    ] THO.
[KNOW]LDEN
SENR. [W]H[O]
DEPARTED
THIS LIFE
[OC]TR. YE 20th
[1730] AGED
[    ] YEARS HERE LIETH
THE BODY [OF]
ANN WIFE OF
THOMAS
KNOWLDEN
SENR. WHO DEPARTED
THIS L[IFE]
JAN. [    ]
172[6] A[GED] [    ]
YEARS

NICHOLAS KNOWLDEN, DIED 1683

Nicholas Knowlden, died 1682,(3) Yeoman of Aylesford. Rochester Will dated 16th January 1682 (3)
To brothers Edward, Anthony and Heugh, £5 each. To cousin John Knowlden, son of brother Edward, his house in Bearstead, occupied by William Eagels. Brother Edward to have rent until John is 21 years, then to John for ever.
Rest of houses, leases, lands and goods, to brother Thomas for ever, on condition that he pays debts and legacies, Thomas is executor. Also to Thomas all land he holds in reversion and his rights and title to land in Hollingbourne, now in contest with Hammerson. Witnesses: James Taylor, Mary Noy? and Augustine Taylor: Proved 1st February 1682 (3)
LAMBATH see DICKS

94. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LOUISA LEGOOD
WHO DIED 10th MAY 1902
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM LEGOOD
WHO DIED 16th JULY 1902
AGED 72 YEARS

William Legood, died 1902, a Locomotive Stoker in 1891 and Night Watchman in 1901 (Census)

95. Small Headstone, Oldest Legible Monument in Churchyard

HERE
LYETH
THE BODY
OF THOMAS
MADGIN WHO
DEPARTED THIS
[LIFE] [ ]
[APRIL] 1680
AGED 63 YEARS

Thomas Madgin, died 1680, a Tailor; Churchwarden c. 1652, name on Church bell of that date
We know Madgin was a Tailor because of a extraordinary accusation against his wife in 1656. The following is from the West Kent Quarter Sessions records in the Kent County Archives (Ref: Q/SB 1656)
The informacion of Jane Webbe, the wife of John Webbe of Aylesford, butcher, taken upon oath this 28th day of February 1655 (1656) George Duke, Magistrate
Who saith upon her oath that her said husband, John Webbe, came home on Tewesday night last and said he was poysoned by Jane Madgin, the wife of Thomas Madgin of the same, taylor, who gave him poyson in a cup of beere and this informate further sayeth upon her oath that the said John Webbe hath kepth his bedde since and hath been very ill and that throughout Tewesday night he vometted a great deale.
Statement of Ellen Gervase, widow of Aylesford:
Who saith that on Tewesday night last shee being at Mrs Margaret Thorroughgood's house, Jane Madgin came in and presently after came in John Webbe, who called for a pott of beere and dranke of it to Mrs Thorroughgood who dranke to Jane Madgin and shee to John Webbe a who[le] little pott of beere and then shee the said Jane Madgin filled the said little pott with beere and gave it to John Webbe and as soon ashe had dranke the beere in the said little pott he cryed out presently he was poysoned, whereon this informate said to him "Give me the pott", and shee looked into it and said "There is a foule peece of worke between you for here is poyson in the pott" and then this informate carryed the said little pott away which is the pott shee bought to me and saith upon her owne knowledge that the white stuffe therin is white mercury and that is the stuffe that was in the pott when shee tooke it out of John Webbe his hand.
Statement of Jane Madgin:
Who confesseth that on Tewesday night last shee was at Mrs Margaret Thoroughgood's house in Aylesford aforesiad having heard the widow Gervace, her voice there, and after shee had sett downe by the fier a while came in John Webbe of the same, butcher and called for some beere and dranke to her and other in the company and shee the said Jane Madgin dranke to him and filled the pott with beere and gave it into his hand and he after a little while holding it in his hande dranke and as swoone as he had dranke poured some of the beere upon the ground and swore there was poyson in the pott, there was white mercury in it. Upon which Ellen Gervace, the widow, being there in company desired to see the pott and this examnate desired likewise to see it but they refused to lett her looke into it, but the said Ellen Gervace said there was something that was white in it and then the said Gervace or John Webbe carryed the pott away.
The said examinatt further saith that about a fortnight since shee bought a pennyworth of rattsbane of Mr Henden but having broken the paper in her pockett soe as some of the rattsbane mingled among the reasons of the same that were in the same pockett, she flung the said reisons and rattsbane but saith shee told noebody of this her doing, only tolde her childe shee had lost the plums and further saith that she bought the rattsbane to kill mice.
Statement of Mr John Henden, Apothecary of Maidstone:
Who having seen the white stuffe that was left in the foresaid little pott wherein John Webbe had drunke saith that he cannot positively say but doth beleeve that it is arsnicke commonly called rattsbane and further saith that within three weeks last past he sold unto Jane Madgin one pennyworth or two of rattsbane and further saith not.
Jane Madgin was indicted for a misdemeanour (not attempted murder), a summons was issued, but no more is known, except that John Webb was bound over, charged with being a common drunkard and using threatening words against Thomas Madgin!

96. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED EDWARD MAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
23rd DECEMBER 1920
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN MAY
HIS LOVING WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
25th DECEMBER 1909
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM STEPHEN MAY
THEIR SON OF THE 4th ? DRAGOON GUARDS
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
15th APRIL 1918 AGED 33 YEARS
"We cannot Lord thy Purpose See,
But All is Well that's done by Thee"

97. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH MILES
THE WIFE OF
DAVID MILES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT. 21st ?
1818 AGED 40 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]

98. Headstone and Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
PETER MOORE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 29th OF JANUARY
1827 AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 19th OF JUNE 1783
AGED 37 YEARS
LIKEWISE RACHEL THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED THE 6th OF FEBRUARY 1800
AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO HESTER SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 3rd OF JULY 1813
AGED 49 YEARS

Ledger
BENEATH THIS STONE
LIETH THE REMAINS OF
WILLIAM SON OF THE
ABOVE NAMED PETER MOORE
WHO DIED 17th NOVEMBER 1867
IN THE 71st YEAR OF HIS AGE
"There the Wicked cease from Troubling,
And there the Weary be at Rest"
ALSO SARAH ANN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th APRIL 1875
AGED 78 YEARS

Peter Moore, died 1827, "Gentleman" in his P.C.C. Will dated 20th July 1823
George Cutbath, School Master of Aylesford, Peter Moore, his son , a Gardener of Barking and son William Moore, Gardener of East Ham, executors and trustees.
To his children, Peter, Elizabeth wife of William Heath, Labourer, John, William and Mary wife of Jesse Perrin, Gardener, all his ready money, securities, etc., equally. To daughter Mary, household furniture, goods, stock, etc., "for her good attendance and kindness to me" He empowers her to transact all business and to receive money owing.
Wishes to be buried seven foot deep by the side of his last wife Esther and a "headstone and body stone may be placed by my executors to the memory of myself, my late wives and children"
Witnesses: Mary Cutbath and Thomas Fordham; Proved 24th April 1827 Power reserved to Peter Moore

99. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD OAKLEY
WHO DIED THE 20th OF FEBRUARY 1820
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 6th OF JUNE 1825
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE EDWARD AND MARY
OAKLEY WHO DIED THE 24th OF JUNE
1799 AGED 22 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 2 SONS AND 4 DAUGHTERS
VIZ. EDWARD, JOHN, ANN,
MARY, MARIA AND PHEBE
LIKEWISE OF FANNY WIFE OF
JOHN OAKLEY
WHO DIED THE 21st OF MARCH 1821
AGED 36 YEARS

100. Ledger on Ground Level, Near to Above

BENEATH THIS
STONE LIE THE REMAINS OF
JOHN OAKLEY
WHO DIED DEC. 15th 1853
AGED 71 YEARS

John Oakley, died 1853, and his brother, Edward, died 1864, were both retired Paper Makers (1851 Census)
John is described as a "Gentleman" in his P.C.C. Will dated 28th May 1845
All real and personal estate to brother Edward, who is executor.
Witnesses: Silas Norton, Solicitor of Town Malling and Benjamin George, his Clerk
Proved 20th February 1854

101. Ledger on Ground Level, Next to Above

BENEATH THIS
STONE LIE THE REMAINS OF
EDWARD OAKLEY
WHO DIED MAY 3rd 1864
AGED 84 YEARS

102. Coped Stone

South Side
[IN MEMORY OF]
THOMAS MILLEN OLIFF
BORN JANUARY 24th 1816 DIED JANUARY 9th 1887

North Side
ALSO ESTHER WIFE OF
THOMAS MILLEN OLIFF
DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1902 AGED 88 YEARS

103. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PAGE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 15th 1871
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
SARAH PAGE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM PAGE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 8th 1869
AGED 80 YEARS

William Page, died 1871, a Carpenter (Pigot's Directory 1840, Maidstone & Environs Directory 1850)

104. Small Headstone

H[ERE] [LYETH]
[YE BODY OF]
[JOHN]
SON ? [OF JOHN ?]
PALM[ER] [WHO DIED]
THE 6th ? [OF AUGUST]
1693 A[GED] [ ] [YEARS]

John Palmer, died 1693, possibly son of John Palmer, Yeoman Farmer.

105. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
HENRY JAMES PEARCH
DIED MAY 17th 1868
AGED 25 YEARS

Henry Pearch, died 1868, the White Smith at Tunbridge Wells?, son of William, Beer House Keeper; mother born Aylesford (1861 Census)

106. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS OBEE PEARCH
DIED JANUARY 17th 1871
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY PEARCH
DIED SEPTEMBER 23rd ? 1842
AGED [39] YEARS

Thomas Pearch, died 1871, was a Stone Quarry Labourer (1861 Census)

107. Headstone

IN MEMORY
OF
REBECCA WIFE OF
PETER MOORE PERRIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 24th 1860 AGED 43 YEARS
"Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye
Think not the Son of Man Cometh"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
PETER MOORE PERRIN
DIED MARCH 30th 1906
AGED 83 YEARS
"Absent from the Body, Present with the Lord"
ALSO REBECCA PERRIN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED [1923]
[AGED 77 YEARS]

Jesse Perrin, died 1861, a Farmer (Post Office Directory 1855)
Peter Moore Perrin, died 1906, a Farmer (Kelly's Directory 1882)

108. Headstone, Top Half Completely Eroded

ALSO THE BODY OF WILLIAM (PETT)
THEIR SON WHO DIED THE [ ]
OF AUG. 1787 AGED 36 YEARS

William Pett, died 1787, possibly son of William Pett, Blacksmith

109. Headstone, Under Tree

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
AVIS WIFE OF JOHN PHILLI]PS]
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUG. 15th
1864 AGED 21 YEARS
AND WITH HER LAST BREATH SANG
"Jesus Lover of my Soul,
Let me to thy Bosom Fly,
While the nearer Waters Roll,
While the Tempest still is High,
Hide me O my Saviour, Hide,
Till the Storm of Life be Past,
Safe into the Haven Guide,
O Receive my Soul at Last"
"Reader, you have a Soul that must Reign in Heaven,
Or Rage in Hell, See ye to it"

John Phillips, wife Avis, died 1864, was a Labourer in Chalk Works (1871 Census)

110. Double Headstone

SIMON PURLIS, DIED 1703, AND ANN PURLIS, DIED 1707

HERE
LIETH THE
BODY OF ANN
PURLIS DAUTHER
OF DANIEL PURLIS
SEN. OF ROVES
WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 10th
DAY OF JUNE
[17]0[7] AGED
[ ] YEARS HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF SIMON
PURLIS SON OF
DANIEL PURLIS
OF ROUES WHO
DEPARTED THIS
LIFE YE 12th OF FEB.
1703 AGED 25
YEARS LEFT
ISSUE ONE SON &
ONE ? DAUGHTER

Daniel Purlis, father of Ann, who died 1707, and Simon, died 1703, was probably a Farmer of Rowes Place Farm? Roves on headstone. There is no surviving monument for Daniel Purlis.
Daniel Purlis, Miller of Maidstone, left a P.C.C. Will dated 26th November 1726, proved 23rd March 1727.

111. Inscribed Body Stone [There are two other Body Stones in Section B, but with no Visible Inscriptions]

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF ANNA SUSANNAH
THE BELOVED WIFE
OF
WILLIAM RANDALL
OF MAIDSTONE
DIED DEC. [ ] 1851
AGED 5[4] YEARS

Anna Randall, died 1851, was the wife of William Randall, a Brewer, in Maidstone. She was born in Darlington (1851 Census)

112. Headstone

ERECTED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD SAMSON
WHO DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1877
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th JANUARY 1855
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS SECOND WIFE
WHO DIED 22nd FEBRUARY 1874
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO AUGUSTA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD & ELIZA SAMSON
WHO DIED 18th SEPTEMBER 1915
AGED 75 YEARS

SHAW see FRANKLYN

113. Coped Stone on High Stone Base, Large Slab, Vault Entrance

HENRY SIMMONDS, DIED 1883, AND FAMILY
TO THE LEFT IS THE LEDGER OF HENRY FRENCH, DIED 1873,
AND FAMILY, THE IVY WHICH COVERED IT, FRESHLY PEELED OFF

South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY JANE WIFE OF HENRY SIMMONDS
OF THE FRIARS IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 7th JANUARY 1867 AGED 48 YEARS

North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY SIMMONDS
OF AYLESFORD HOUSE, HERNE HILL, LONDON
WHO DIED JUNE 17th 1883 AGED 67 YEARS
[ Verse ? ]

East Side
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
ALGERNON SON OF
HENRY & MARY JANE SIMMONDS
WHO DIED 16th ? MARCH 1869
AGED 21 YEARS

Henry Simmonds, died 1883, Coal Merchant, Simmonds, Hunt and Flint, Medway Wharf and Maidstone (Post Office Directory 1855)

114. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr JOHN SMITH
SURGEON OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 23rd 1820
AGED 62 YEARS

John Smith, died 1820, Surgeon of Aylesford. His P.C.C.C Will is dated 15th March 1820
All his estate to wife Elizabeth, including debts owing to practise, for her lifetime. After his wife's death shared equally between his daughters, Harriet Elgar and Jane Smith.
Also the sum Mr Wickham is to pay into the business at the expiration of the term of 4 years from the commencement of their partnership.
Witnesses: George Groombridge, Edward Poss and Thomas Lake. Proved 2nd October 1820

115. Headstone

TO
THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM STREETON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 22nd 1847
AGED 59 YEARS
"Mine Own and not Other's Eyes,
The King shall in his Beauty view,
I shall from Him receive the Prize,
The Starry Crown to Victory due"
CHARLOTTE STREETON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 4th 1853
AGED 64 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead that Die in the Lord"

William Streeton, died 1847, Bricklayer/Builder (Pigot's Directory 1840) P.C.C. Will dated 6th July 1847
All real and personal estate to wife Charlotte, who is executor.
Witnesses: Charles Scuddamore, Solicitor, Maidstone and John Wagon, Schoolmaster, Aylesford.
Charlotte Streeton, died 1853, widow of William. Mrs Streeton, Butcher in 1850? (Maidstone & Environs Directory) P.C.C. Will dated 28th May 1853
To son Thomas all the bricklaying tools and material she has at time of her death.
To daughter Susanna Goden, household furniture, plate, linen, china, books and clothes.
To executors, upon trust, leasehold property in Bull Lane, in Aylesford; after paying rent and necessary repairs, to be divided equally between son son and daughter Susanna.
Residue to Susanna, who together with John Wagon is joint executor.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Heal and John Good
Affidavit dated 22nd August 1853
John Good, Gentleman of Aylesford, sworn that he is one of witnesses, and he and Elizabeth Heal, widow, witnessed will together on 28th May 1853
Proved 25th August 1853. Power reserved to John Wagon

116. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF
Mr DANIEL STUART
LATE OF MAIDSTONE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 2[ ] OF JULY 1791
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE DANIEL STUART
DIED THE 17th OF JANUARY 1807
IN THE [ ] YEAR OF HER AGE
LIKEWISE HARRIET WIFE OF
LIEUT. DOWD 21st ? DRAG[OONS]
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
THE 4th OF APRIL 1827
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO THE REMAINS OF THE ABOVE
LIEUT. JAMES DOWD OF THE
1st ROYAL VETERANS BATTALION
DIED THE 20th OF NOV. 1831
AGED 60 YEARS

Daniel Stuart, died 1791, Hop Merchant of Maidstone, (Register), P.C.C. Will dated 21st December 1790
Appoints nephew Archibald Morton, Merchant of Wellingborough, Northants, and friend John Seager, Brewer of Maidstone, executors.
To wife Elizabeth annuity of £70 for life, out of several properties in or near Rochester, in occupation of Israel Levi and others, and from interest of money in Public Funds, sufficient sums transferred to executors and wife, in trust, with rents of properties to pay annuity.
This annuity taken in lieu of any dower rights she may be entitled to by the customs of Kent. To wife all household goods and effects in house which were hers at time of marriage. She to have use of all other household goods. After her death, goods to residue of estate.
To Ann Stuart, and Agnes, wife of John Morrison, the daughters of late brother John, £100 each.
To James Stuart, illegitimate son of James, late son of brother John, £300, to John Stuart, another son of James, 3500 at 21 years.
To Robert Clark who married late Jane Stuart, daughter of late brother Robert, £10. To their son Alexander Stuart, £500. To their daughter ------- Stuart, £30. To Rev. William Stuart son of late brother Charles, £40. To Janet Stuart, daughter of brother Charles, £40. To Mary Stuart wife of William Williams, daughter of late brother David, £20. To Ann Stuart another daughter of David, wife of ----------- ? annuity of £7 for life.
To Janet daughter of Archibald Morton of Westmuir, near Glasgow, and sister of executor Archibald Morton, £50.
To child/children of late Agnes Morton, wife of Walter Rankin, another sister of his executor, Morton, £100, shared equally at 21.
To Jane Stuart daughter of his brother John, annuity of £6 for life. To George and Samuel Wilkins, sons of his wife, Elizabeth, and to Rev. Mr Relph, Minister of the Dissenting Meeting he attends in Maidstone, if he is Minister at time of his death, £20 each
To executor John Seager £10 for mourning and to the poor of Dissenting Meeting, £5 shared as executor thinks fit.
To Donald Russell, son of Ann Morton by husband James Russell, £50 at 21, in meantime, interest to his maintenance and education.
To Kitty and Harriett Wilkins, daughters of his wife Elizabeth, £30 each, within 12 months of death of wife.
To James Wilkins, son of wife, interest of £60 for life. After his death the £60 to his siblings.
To William and Charles Morton sons of executor, his interest in properties, late the estate of Sir Edward Austen, Bart., and Dame Susanna, his wife, given to John Amherst, Esq., since purchased by Daniel Stuart, and his share of other freehold and leasehold estates of the late Sir Edward Austen, since purchased by Stuart. Also to William and Charles, his share of property in Bearstead, late belonging to John Kenteins?, of Bearstead, for ever, interest from the property for their maintenance and education, until 21 years.
To executors properties in Rochester occupied by Israel Levi and other properties in Rochester, chargeable with annuity of £70 to wife. Residue to Archibald Morton.
Witnesses: Edward Argles, Week Street, Maidstone, John Masters, Carpenter, Maidstone and Jno. Roffe, Attorney of Maidstone
Codicil dated 12th January 1791
Had given wife household goods for life, he now revokes this. Now gives all household goods except bureau and bookcase in his bedroom with the books, and plate in house; she may sell rest of goods. Rest of will stands.
Witnesses: John Seager and Jno. Roffe Proved 3rd August 1791. Power reserved to John Seager.

James Dowd, died 1831, former Soldier, Lieutenant 1st Veterans Battalion, of Hook Wood Cottage, Maidstone. His P.C.C. Will is dated 25th October 1831
His friends, George Hubbard of Maidstone, Post Master and Simon Nicolls, Esq., of Lougford, County of Lougford, Ireland, are his executors and trustees.
His property to be sold and proceeds added to other money, including that in Maidstone Savings Bank; this devolves to George Hubbard because he is resident in Maidstone.
To 2 sons and daughter of late sister Winifred, Mrs Manaway of Castlereagh, £20 each.
To 2 daughters of late brother, John Dowd, of the Scotch Quarters near Lougford,,£20 each.
To the 5 daughters of Hugh Lee by his sister, Margaret,£20 each.
Remaining money to be placed in the Long Annuities until death of Hugh Lee and sister Margaret. The half yearly dividends to be paid to the Lees to "enable them support so large a family". After the Lees die, annuities to be sold, proceeds divided between the Lees 3 sons. To his executors £5 each.
Witnesses: James Lowry, Surgeon of Maidstone and George Hubbard, Junior, Hatter of Maidstone
Proved 1st February 1832
Executors have renounced administration. Granted to Hugh Lee and James Lee, representing Margaret Lee, now resident of Soran Coid near Lougford.

117. Headstone

Front
Extremely Eroded
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
WILLIAM STUBBERSFIELD
[                                            ]
[                                             ]
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[MAY] 1789 [AGED [ ] YEARS
[Eroded Verses]]
HANNAH [WIFE OF THE ABOVE] WILL.
[STUBBERSFIELD WHO DIED]
[ [   ] JUNE 1792 AGED [69] YEARS]
[                                             ]
[                                             ]
[                                             ]
HANNAH ?[                         ]
[                                             ]
[THOMAS STUBBERSFIELD]
[WHO DIED OCTOBER [ ] ]
1815 AGED 10 YEARS & 9 MONTHS

Rear
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS STUBBERSFIELD
WHO DIED THE 7th OF APRIL 1816
AGED 55 YEARS
[                   ?                    ]
[                   ?                    ]
ALSO SARAH STUBBERSFIELD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 14th OF JULY 1817
AGED 21 YEARS

William Stubbersfield, died 1789, Thomas Stubbersfield, died 1816, were father and son, both Watermen of Maidstone. Thomas and his brother, William, also a Waterman, who died in 1780 (P.C.C. Will), were Freemen of Maidstone by virtue of birth from William, senior.

118. Low Medieval Stone Coffin Type, Cross in Relief

South Side
EDWARD KYNASTON SUMMERFIELD DIED SEPT. 22nd 1830
JOHN SUMMERFIELD BROTHER OF THE ABOVE DIED MARCH 22nd 1817

East Side
AGED 59 YEARS
AGED 40 YEARS

North Side
CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH HIS WIFE DIED JUNE 13th 1863

West Side
AGED 79 YEARS

Richard Knyaston Summerfield, died 1830, Gentleman. P.C.C. Will dated 29th January 1825
Wife Charlotte Elizabeth and friends Richard Phillips of Brompton, Carpenter and Builder and Henry Morris of Aylesford, Surveyor, are executors, trustees and guardians.
To wife, for life, 2 houses in Aylesford, occupied by Mrs Mary Charlton, widow and ---------- ?, and house on west side of Stone Street, at foot of Gabriel's Hill, Maidstone, occupied by David ------- ?; house in Sandgate, and land of 8 acres "upon the hill", in Burham occupied by George Pope; 4 new cottages in Burham occupied by William Taylor and others; his half of 4 acres at Rocky Hill in Maidstone occupied by Isaac Bradford; income to be used for his childrens' support and education until 21. Wife to keep all property in good repair.
After her death to children in equal shares, for ever, subject to annuity of £30 to his good friend Mary Gibbons. Provision made for his wife in lieu of any further claims. Son Richard by former wife, Catherine, is entitled, under his great grandfather's will, (Thomas Evernden), a house and farm lands in Langley occupied by Robert Cullow. To son Richard, his 2 houses in the "Bowling Alley", in Aylesford, occupied by the Misses Barnes and Daniel Spong; and 11 cottages and carpenter's shop and yard, in the "Bowling Alley", for ever.
If Richard dies before 21 with no heirs, property to be shared among children by his wife Charlotte.
To friend Mary Gibbons of Sutton Valence, Spinster, debts owed him by , if she survives his wife. She to have annuity of £30 for life, charged upon his properties, after her death to her children.
To servant James Tomand?, annuity of £10 for life, out of personal estate.
Residue to wife, son Richard and all his children equally.
Witnesses: William Farr of Aylesford, Alexander Mc Micken of Aylesford and Charles Hoar, Solicitor, Maidstone
Codicil: Richard Phillips, executor, has since died. Daniel Barnes of Aylesford, Gentleman, appointed in his place. To Daniel Barnes and Henry Morris, 19gns. each for their trouble.
Witnesses: William Beale, Solicitor, Maidstone, Brandsby William Powys and William Morris, his Clerks. Proved 20th January 1831 Power reserved to Daniel Barnes.

119. Grey Stone Chest Tomb, (One of Group of Three)

CHEST TOMB IN BACKGROUND, AUGUSTINE TAYLOR, DIED 1699
LEFT, DENNIS TAYLOR, DIED 1702, RIGHT, PROBABLY TAYLOR

East Side
[HERE LYETH] THE BODY OF AUGUSTINE
[TAYLOR SON OF Mr] JOHN TAYLOR WHO
[DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER [ ] 1699]
[AGED [45 ?] YEARS]

Augustine Taylor, died 1699, Gentleman Rochester Will dated 20th August 1698
To sons John and Augustine his dwelling house, barns, stables, outhouses, oast house, lands and properties on them, amounts to 100 acres in Aylesford. Also part of the Common called Aylesford Common, with all rights, purchased from Sir John Sidly, Bart., subject to an annuity of £20, charge on properties by late father, John, to such person or persons by an Indenture of Settlement , to him and his wife before their marriage.
To sons John and Augustine,for ever, land of 23 acres called Kitts Cote House, and one piece called the Cams, adjoining latter, about 15 acres.
Another piece of land called Burham Shott, of 24 acres adjoining Kitts Cote House, and Lower Lanhham of 5 acres, adjoining lane leading to the Warren, and another called Upper Langham, of 7 acres, adjoining Warren House.
Also Warren House, with barn and land of 50 acres, with Common rights, all in Aylesford and Burham, occupied by the testator and Henry Fletcher. Also cottage in Wouldham Street, Wouldham. His sons to pay from latter 20s per annum to poor of Aylesford and 10s to poor of Meopham, according to the will of his grandfather James Taylor.
To son James house and garden, orchard in Wouldham occupied by John Keble, purchased of Francis Harris, for ever.
His nephew, Augustine Taylor, for the consideration of £40, already paid to him, has agreed to convey a house in Aylesford, occupied by John Field and widow Hackett, assigned to him by nephews, John , James and Thomas Taylor brothers of Augustine (who is a minor), are bound to him in sum of £80. Property conveyed to son James, or his executors, in trust for James. Also to James, the obligation that his nephews are bound in.
His wife, Mary, shall convey to herself property in Halling, occupied by George Musye?, for her life; after her death to son James; also to James annuity of £10 from his dwelling house and land belonging, during the life of his wife.
To daughter Elizabeth a woodland called Pottkin Wood of 25 acres in Aylesford, adjoining Burham Common to the south. She is to release executors from £100 charged on the woodland by his late father John's will. She also gets £150 at 21 years, in meantime interest for her maintenance.
To son John £100. To son James £50 to be invested for his benefit until he is 21.
To poor of Aylesford 40s.
Residue to sons John and Augustine, equally.
Wife Mary and father in law John Tomlyn executors.
His "loving kinsmen" Robert Taylor and Thomas Knowlden are Overseers.
Witnesses: [ ] Tayler, mark of Ann Knowlden, John Taylor and Robert Taylor
John Taylor, died 1694, Yeoman P.C.C. Will dated 10th September 1691
To poor of Aylesford 40s.
To grandchild Mary daughter of late James Taylor, £200. To sister Susanna Palmer who lives in his house, £5. Residue of personal estate to son Augustine who is executor.
To son Augustine his house, with barns, stables, hop houses and 100 acres in Aylesford; part of Aylesford Common, purchased of Sir John Sidley, Bart., also land of 23 acres called Kitts Cotthouse, another 15 acres, adjoining called the Cams; another of 24 acres, adjoining, called Burham Shott, in Aylesford and Burham; another of 5 acres called Lower Laughamton, in Aylesford, to a lane at the gate called Warren Gate; another of 7 acres called Upper Laughamton, adjoining Warren House; also Warren House and barn and land of 50 acres, with Common rights, occupied by James Paine; house in Wouldham Street in Wouldham; out of latter Augustine to pay 20s to poor of Aylesford and 10s to poor of Meopham, as laid out in will of his father, James Taylor. These properties to Augustine for ever.
He also gets Pottkin Wood of 24 acres in Aylesford adjoining Burham Common, Augustine to pay from this wood to Elizabeth Taylor, Augustine's daughter, £100 at 20 years. If she does not get the £100 she can distrain wood until she gets enough rent to cover the £100. After £100 is paid wood to Augustine for ever. To grandson James Taylor, for ever, house and orchard called Hubbards late occupied by John Chowning; another house with barn, garden and orchard, occupied by Richard Archer, both in Aylesford. In Snodland, a house with barn stable, orchard and 2 pieces of land of 4 acres, with Common rights, occupied by John Taylor, and 1 piece of reed land of 3 acres, on Snodland side but in Burham parish, occupied by ------- Row, it adjoins reed land of Sir John Banks, on the north and River Medway on the east; also land called Sawbins of 2 acres, adjoining land of Sir Charles Sidley, to the east and to land of Robert Edmunds to the west.
To grandson James Taylor 2nd son of James Taylor,forever, woodland "on the hill" in Aylesford of 43 acres, called Impton Wood, adjoining land of Sir Charles Sidley, on north, and west, to land of of Sir Richard Head, on east; and 2 pieces of woodland called Tottentons Wood of 22 acres in Aylesford, to the lands of Sir Charles Sidley,on west, to Burham Common,on south.
To grandson Thomas Taylor, 3rd son of James, forever, house called Blew Bell on the hill, with barn, stables, and land of 2 acres, 1 piece of arable adjoining Pottkin Wood, north and Burham Common, south, of 6 acres; and land adjoining two barns of 4 acres; and 1 piece of rough ground called Lady Land of 16 acres adjoining Pottkin Wood, and to the King's Highway, south; and 1 piece adjoining Lady Land, west and to Aylesford Common, east, of 3 acres; and piece called Heathy Field of 6 acres, adjoining land of Sir Richard Head, north and to Aylesford Common, to the east; and 3 pieces called Farneham Crofts, and 1 little orchard, total 4 acres, lying to Sir Richard Head's land, north and to wood called Impton Wood, west, the 4 acres occupied by John Fuller.
To grandson Robert 4th son of James Taylor, forever, a house, barn stables and 40 acres of land in Scarrburrough Streete in Wouldham and Burham, occupied by John Watts.
To grandson Augustine Taylor, 5th son of James, forever , 4 houses, gardens, orchards in Aylesford Street, occupied by Edward Goodman, William Winter, John Luck and lately by John Butler.
Witnesses: James Judits?, James Callant and Robert Chambers
Proved 7th February 1694

120. Grey Stone Chest Tomb, Next to and East of Above

South Side
[HERE LYETH THE BODY OF]
DENNI[S] [WIFE OF JAMES TAYLOR] ?
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE [ n ] 1702]
[AGED [ ] YEARS]
(The third chest tomb, with much red brick, has no surviving inscription, possibly also of the Taylor Family ?)

121. Headstone

ERECTED
BY INHABITANTS OF AYLESFORD
TO RECORD
THE NOBLE SELF SACRIFICE OF
HENRY TURNER
OF THIS VILLAGE
WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN THE ENDEAVOUR
TO RESCUE A CHILD FROM DROWNING
IN THE RIVER JUNE 14th 1866
HE DIED AGED 25
"In as much as ye have done it unto one of
The Least of these my Brethren ye
Have done it unto ME"

Henry Turner, died 1866, attempting to save William Fitzroy Keddell, age 2 (see Headstone in Section D)
The Maidstone Journal reported the double tragedy.
"AYLESFORD LOSS OF LIFE BY DROWNING. On Thursday last the village was thrown into great gloom in consequence of the sudden death of two of its inhabitants. The second son of W. F. Keddell, Esq., Surgeon, aged two years, was out with its nurse in a hay field adjoining the river, and whilst playing fell into the water.
A young man named Henry Turner, aged 28, who was working some distance from the spot, perceived the accident and ran to the child's assistance. Turner jumped into the water and not being able to swim, soon sank.
A boy on the opposite bank, seeing his danger, swam across and succeeded in bringing him to shore, but although every effort was made to restore animation, it was without avail, as life was probably extinct before he was taken out of the water.
The child was drowned, and the body was not found till nine in the evening. The young man Turner was the sole support of his infirm parents, and his sudden death has left them unprovided for, but we are glad to learn a subscription is being raised on their behalf, and the Rev. W. J. Lawrence will be glad to receive any sum which may be subscribed for them."
[I wonder who the boy was who pulled Turner out? He deserved a medal!-DEW]

122. Very Small Tablet Leaning Against Page

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY TUTCHENER
DIED 31st JANY. 1905 AGED 52
----------------Ground Level---------------
"I heard the Voice of Jesus say,
"Come unto me and Rest""
"Farewell to all I know on Earth, Adieu to those I Love,
My Spirit Hopes & Trusts to Dwell in that Dear Home Above"

Mary Tutchener, died 1905, was the wife of John, a Labourer, of the High Street.(1901 Census)

123. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT WATERMAN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JANUARY 16th 1856
AGED 33 YEARS
[Large Gap]
ALSO WALTER AND ANN WHO
DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

Robert Waterman, died 1856, was an Agricultural Labourer (1851 Census)

124. Headstone

Marshal Webb, drowned at Long Reach, near Gillingham, 1818
]This is an example of the poor condition of the 18th and 19th century
limestone headstones at Aylesford. In a few decades it is likely
that these inscriptions will be Completely illegable

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARSHALL TRIPLETT? WEBB
[LATE ?] OF BRENTFORD IN THE COUNTY
OF MIDDLESEX
WHO WAS UNFORTUNATELY DROWNED
IN LONG REACH NEAR GILLINGHAM
30th OF JULY 1818
AGED 34 YEARS

Marshall Webb, died 1818. Was he a relation of Thomas Webb, Blacksmith and Barge Builder, who appears in the the Aylesford section of the Maidstone & Environs Directory of 1850?

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M.I.s of Section C - St Peter & St Paul Church, Aylesford
All the area North of the Church, to the Southern edge of the carpark and from the East Wall of the Churchyard to the North West corner of the Vestry

125. Headstone, Eroded

[ ] MOTHER
[ANNIE ] ALLARD
[WHO DIED APRIL] 2[ ] 1889
AGED 51 YEARS

126. Headstone

[IN MEMORY OF]
THOMAS ABBOTT
BORN FEB. 3rd 1803
DIED OCT. 25th 1861
"The Lord shall give his
People the Blessings of Peace"
Psalm xxix 10
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ANNE CAROLINE
ABBOTT
HIS WIFE BORN JULY 20th 1820
DIED DECEMBER 24th 1886
BURIED AT ST. MICHAEL
HARBLEDOWN
"When Christ who is
Our Life shall Appear then
Shall ye also Appear with Him
In Glory"

Thomas Abbott, died 1861, was a Farmer. At Little Tottington in 1841(Census); in 1850 at Rowe Place (Maidstone & Environs Directory) The Burial Register states he was from Burham
Burial Register of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford shows that Thomas was from Burham. He was actually born and baptised in Lynstead 3rd February 1803. Parents Thomas Abbott and Sarah Solly are buried at Lynstead (Merrill Lee-Archer, an Abbott decendant 02-04-2016)

127. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD BISHOP
WHO DIED 16th SEPT. 1892
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO OF SARAH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th FEBY. 1915
AGED 81 YEARS

Richard Bishop, died 1892, was a Thatcher. (1871 Census) At Uxbridge in 1881 (Census)

128. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY BLOOMFIELD
WHO DIED 10th JULY 1899
AGED 37 YEARS
"Until the Day Break and the
[Shadows] Flee Away"

Henry Bloomfield, died 1899. The Post Office Porter in Holborn in 1891? (Census)

BROOKER see HOPPER

BROOKER see VANE

BURREN see PETERS

129. Headstone

IN MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN BUSS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOV. 13th 1871 AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO OF LOUISA WIFE OF
RICHARD COSSOM
AND SISTER TO THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEB. 8th 1835 AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO THREE CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD AND LOUISA COSSOM
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
MARY LOUISA, RICHARD MICHAEL
AND WILLIAM ROBERT
ALSO MARY ANN SECOND WIFE
OF THE ABOVE RICHARD COSSOM
WHO DIED SEPT. 24th 1878 AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
RICHARD COSSOM
WHO DIED FEB. 1st 1885 AGED 81 YEARS
FOR 57 YEARS CLERK OF THIS PARISH

Richard Cossom, died 1885, Boot and Shoe Maker, and Post Office (1850 Maidstone & Environs Directory, 1855 Post Office Directory)

130. Cruciform Coped

South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN CHEERE R.N.
DIED APRIL 4th 1867
AGED 61 YEARS

North Side
MARY WATKINS CHEERE
DIED MAY 25th 1890
AGED 79 YEARS

John Cheere, died 1867. Commissioned in the Royal Navy in 1836; Lieutenant in 1841, on H.M.S. St. Vincent; Commander in 1845, still on the St. Vincent; retired as Captain. (Times)

131. Headstone, Very Eroded

IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH CLARK, GENT.
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGT. 22nd
1811
AGED 59? YEARS
ALSO MARY CLARK WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JAN. 30th 1826
AGED 7[7] YEARS
[Eroded Verses]

Joseph Clark, died 1811, Gentleman. P.C.C. Will dated 17th March 1811
To wife Mary, his personal estate. After her death, property equally dived between his 2 brothers, John Clark, No. 5 Grosvenor Market, London and and Robert Clark of St Faith Green, Maidstone, and his sister Sarah Legg of Tottenham Court Road. To brother John £10 and his clothes.
John Palmer, Cutler of Castle Street, Leicester Fields to be paid by Mary Clark £5 per annum for the trouble of collecting his monies, and rents and paying them to his wife. Wife to have all household furniture, she is sole executor.
Witnesses: William Relph and Edward Henderson.
Proved 19th September 1811
Mary Clark, died 1826, widow of above. Rochester Will dated 11th March 1824
To brother John Renvill, Gentleman of Chatham, £40. To nieces Mary and Jemima Fullagar and nephew Christopher Fullagar, £40 each. The sum given to Christopher Fullagar shall be to provide wearing apparel "from time to time" and is to be "put into the hands of Mary and Jemima Fulagar. If any money is left after funeral costs and debts paid, this is to be shared among nephew and nieces. To Mary and Jemima Fullagar household furniture, plate, china, glass, clothes, linen, to be shared equally. To Edward Henderson of Aylesford £5 "for the trouble he has been at in keeping my accounts", he and brother John Renvill, Mr Robert Brooker, Farmer of Burham and Edward Henderson of Aylesford, executors. To each of them £7 for their trouble.
Witnesses: William Gilliam, Peter Cutbath and Mary Gilliam
Proved 6th February 1826 Value under £200

132. Headstone, Very Eroded

IN MEMORY OF
Mr JAMES COLE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 30th OF JANUARY 1855
IN THE 91st YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO ANN HIS WIFE
WHO DIED ON THE 3rd OF AUGUST 1828
IN THE [5]0th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO THE FOLLOWING
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD DIED NOVEMBER 21st 18[19] [AGED 16 YEARS]
ELEANOR ? [       ]
ALFRED ?[      ]
FLORENCE DIED DECEMBER [    ]
MARY DIED APRIL [    ] 18[   ] AGED [   ] YEARS
WILLIAM THEIR GRANDSON AND SON OF
JAMES AND MARY COLE
DIED ON THE [    ] OF SEPT. 1817
AGED 2 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
ALSO JOHN THEIR GRANDSON AND SON OF
CALEB AND SARAH COLE
WHO DIED ON THE 9th OF JULY 1860
AGED 41 YEARS

James Cole, died 1855, Farm Bailiff at Hale Farm (1841 Census)

James Cole, son of above, Farm Bailiff at Tottington (1841 Census), Farmer at Great Tottington in 1850? (Maidstone & Environs Directory)

COSSOM see BUSS

133. Headstone

ELIZABETH COSTEN WHO WAS DROWNED IN 1897
(SEE NEWSPAPER REPORT)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH COSTEN
WHO WAS DROWNED AT ALLINGTON
30th JANUARY 1897
AGED 44 YEARS

Elizabeth Costen, died 1897. The Kent Messenger reported the Inquest into her death.
"THE MISSING WOMAN FOUND IN THE MEDWAY
   Mr Preston, deputy coroner, held an inquest at the Chequers Inn, Aylesford, on Saturday, on the body of Elizabeth Costen, aged 44, the wife of Charles Costen, a labourer, residing at Aylesford.
   Mr S. May was foreman of the jury. Deceased left her home about half past five on Saturday evening, January 30th, with the intention of going to Maidstone by the towing path along the bank of the river. She was carrying a basket, a small bag, and a Post Office Savings Bank book.
On reaching the Malta public house she went in and rested for about ten minutes, during which time she was chatting with Mr Thomas Clegg, the landlord. On leaving, deceased made a remark as to the night being dark enough for a lantern. Nothing further was heard of her until Friday morning last, when her body was found floating in the Medway near the West Kent Cement Works at Aylesford by Robert Fitzgerald, crane driver. Deceased had promised to met her stepson in Sandling – road, Maidstone, on the night that she left home, at 7.30 in order that they might return to Aylesford together.
   After waiting some time the youth proceeded home alone. Finding that his stepmother had not got back, he immediately started off for Maidstone again, but could ascertain no further particulars than that she called at the Malta.
The river was much swollen. The supposition was that the unfortunate woman had mistaken the lights at the Gibraltar, and, going straight towards them, had fallen in the river, which winds hereabouts. This surmise was confirmed when her bag was found near the spot. When discovered on Friday morning, deceased's hat and the bank book were missing, but some money was found in her pockets. A juryman stated he had known as many as twenty persons walk in the river at Allington.
   The jury returned a verdict of "Found Drowned", and requested the Coroner to send a representation to the Lower Medway Navigation Company, asking them to erect a fence for the space of 200 yards where the river bends, and at the spot where the unfortunate woman is supposed to have walked into it.
Mrs Costen was well known and much respected in Aylesford, and has daughters residing in Maidstone. Only a week before the sad occurrence she had remarked that she thought her eyesight was somewhat failing.
   The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon in Aylesford Churchyard, in the presence of a large number of sympathising friends."

134. Headstone, Very Eroded, and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
R[OSE] WIFE OF
JOHN WELLER CUTBATH
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE APRIL THE 24th 1785
AGED 50 ? YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN WELLER CUTBATH
[WHO DIED] [DEC.] [ ] 180[3] AGED 7[ ] YEARS
[Rest Illegible]

John Cutbath, died 1803. Barber and Peruke Maker? Took on an apprentice in 1758 (County Archives)

135. Granite Coped

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS MORRIS DURBAN DIED FEB. 6th 1900 AGED 75 YEARS
MARY THE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS M. DURBAN, FORMERLY OF DEAL
DIED JULY 13th 1884 AGED 56 YEARS

North Side
ALSO SARAH ANN DURBAN THEIR DAUGHTER
BORN JUNE 14th 1850 DIED MARCH 10th 1943 "Re-united"

Thomas Durban, died 1900. Plumber (1871 Census; Kelly's Directory 1882)

136. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED FARROW
WHO DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1896
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO MARY FARROW
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1917
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO JAMES VICTOR FARROW
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th [ 1907]
AGED [12 YEARS]

Alfred Farrow, died 1896. Chris Morgan informs us that Alfred Farrow, his Great, Grandfather was a soldier in India in 1881 and did not return to England until December of 1882. This Alfred Farrow was born in Brandon Suffolk in 1841. 4th March 2015

137. Coped Stone

IN MEMORY OF ALICE ANNIE WIFE OF
ABRAHAM MARSH FLINT OF MILL HALL, AYLESFORD
WHO ENTERED INTO REST JANUARY 23rd 1893
AGED 49 YEARS

Abraham Flint, died 1893. Corn and Coal Merchant, Prospect House, Snodland (1881 Census) Simmonds, Hunt and Flint, in 1855 (Post Office Directory)

138. Fallen Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM GILBERT
LATE OF THE BREWERY, NEWICK,
SUSSEX
WHO DIED 6th JANUARY 1895
AGED 76 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF ELIZA
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1921
AGED 87 YEARS
"[ ]ly her Soul [ ]"

William Gilbert, died 1895, a Retired Brewer by 1881, at Patcham Villa, Fletching, Sussex (Census)

139. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF
MARIA THE BELOV'D WIFE
OF WILLIAM GILLIAM
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEB. 26th 1838
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE W. GILLIAM
WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1864
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZA GILLIAM
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
JANUARY 21st 1844 AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO OF ALICE GILLIAM
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
AUGUST 27th 1894 AGED 79 YEARS

Rear
IN
MEMORY OF
MARIA THE BELOVED DAUGHTER
ROBERT AND SUSANNA
WILSON OF LEYBOURNE
WHO DIED MARCH 17th 1840
AGED 28 YEARS
"When from the Dust of Death I Rise,
To take my Mansion in the Skies,
E'en then shall this be All my Plea,
Jesus hath Liv'd, hath Died for Me"

William Gilliam, died 1864, a Gardener (1851 Census)
Thomas Gilliam, died 1915, a Gardener at Preston Hall (1871 & 1881 Census)
Elizabeth Gilliam, grand daughter of Alexander Wilson, died 1825, was from Rochester (Register)

140. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN GILLIAM
WHO DIED 7th JUNE 1909
AGED 91 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS GILLIAM
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
BORN OCTOBER 1817 DIED OCTOBER 1915
AGED 98 YEARS

GILLIAM see WILLSON

141. Headstone, Very Eroded

PART OF SECTION C, FROM THE NORTH EAST
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: KATHERINE GOAR, [ ? ], ABRAHAM VANE, JAMES VANE;
ON RIGHT: HOPPER AND BROOKER;
LEFT BACKGROUND, JOSEPH CLARK;
BACKGROUND, WILLIAM KEMSLEY

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
KATHERINE THE DAUGHTER OF
GEO. & KATHERINE STARTUP
THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILL. GOAR
WHO DIED THE 4th OF JUNE 1755
AGED 24 YEARS

George Startup, father of Catherine Goar, who died 1755, was a Butcher (Edward Goodman's will, see Section A)

142. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY GODSMARK
DIED NOV. 23rd 1894
[AGED] 55 YEARS
A[LSO] [ ] MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANY. 23Rd 1914
AGED 73 YEARS

Henry Godsmark, died 1894, a Labourer in Maidstone in 1891 ? (Census)

143. Pedestals, Cross Fallen

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FRANCES MARGARET GREEN
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
S. W. GREEN ESQ.
OF THE ISLAND OF ANTIGUA
DIED 7th JULY 1878 AGED 63 YEARS

Frances Green, died 1878, was sister in law to John Cheere, of the Cedars, R.N. Captain on half pay. She was born in Antigua (1861 Census)

144. Red Granite Headstone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
GEORGE THOMAS HAMMOND
BORN OCT. 3rd 1829 DIED JULY 23rd 1897
AND
MARY ANN HAMMOND
BORN JAN. 19th 1831 DIED AUG. 7th 1896
ALSO
SARAH JANE THEIR DAUGHTER
BORN JAN. 22nd 1872 DIED NOV. 20th 1877
AND
JESSE WILLIAM THEIR SON
BORN OCT. 15th 1866 DIED AT
MOOSE JAW, CANADA JULY 2nd 1894
"Them also which Sleep in Jesus will
God bring with Him" 1 Thess. Iv 14

George Hammond, died 1897, was a Builder (Kelly's Directory 1882)

145. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FANNY HOPPER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DEC. 1st 1859 AGED 21 YEARS
"Forbear your tears, my Friends, so Dear,
For [One so Dear] your Grief R[efrai]n,
Altho' I'm Absent from you here,
We soon shall Meet Again"
ALSO JOHN BROOKER
WHO DIED 18th [APRIL] 1893
AGED 87 YEARS

John Brooker, died 1893, Brick Works Labourer at Burham in 1871 ? (Census)

146. Headstone, Very Eroded

[IN MEMORY OF]
WILLIAM KEMSLEY OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 27th 1811
AGED 57 / YEARS
ALSO SUSANNAH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
& SUSANNAH HIS WIFE DIED APRIL 30th 17[91] ?
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO EDWARD FRIEND THEIR SON WHO
[DIED] SEPTEMBER 16th 1798 AGED 2 ? YEARS

William Kemsley, died 1811, Victualler (and Farmer) of Burham. P.C.C. Will dated 28th May 1811
   To wife Susanna, all real and personal estate for her life, after her death, to son Robert by his first wife Elizabeth, plus £20, (this legacy to Robert is then struck out by a line drawn through it).
   To grand daughter Ann , daughter of daughter Sarah Kemsley, £20, paid within 6 months after death of wife.
   Residue shared among his children, Sarah, George, Thomas, James, Elizabeth and Eliza. Son George to have first offer on father's house in West Field Whole (sic) [Sole] in Boxley. Property to be divided within 6 months of wife's death, shares to children at 21 years.
   George Fowle of Cobtree, Boxley and John Weekes of Chatham, Plumber and Glazier, Executors.
   Signs with mark.
   Witnesses: William Finch, William Reynolds and Daniel Spong.

Codicil, not signed, witnessed or dated
   He wishes farm to be sold, proceeds to be put in Bank of England, in trust, for children. Son Robert to have equal share.
   His wife and John Weekes are Executors

Affidavit, dated 5th December 1811
   John Weekes, Susanna Kemsley and John Stephens, Lawyer of Chatham sworn.
   Weekes deposes that he knew Kemsley well and on the 23rd July 1811, was with him when he was in bed, sick.
   Kemsley asked Weekes for advice on the will, of which he and George Fowle were executors.
   Kemsley gave Weekes the will and said he thought his wife was an executor and that the will was not right.
   George Fowle should not be an executor because he owed Kemsley a large sum. Weekes left promising to be back next day, and advised Kemsley to think about it. Next morning Weekes returned, Kemsley wanted to alter will and make his wife executor in Fowle's place. Weekes asked him if he knew what he had left his son Robert, saying he would be sorry to see any of Kemsley's children dissatisfied by the will, and advised him to consult his wife.
   His wife then came to his bedside, and Kemsley said he thought son Robert should have an equal share, she agreed with him. Kemsley then asked Weekes to alter will accordingly, Susanna Kemsley then asked her husband about the farm, suggesting that it was a good time to dispose of it, Kemsley then agreed that the farm be sold.
   Weekes in the presence of Mr and Mrs Kemsley, deleted the relevant lines in the will, and wrote in the margin the Codicil. He then read the will to Kemsley, who approved. Weekes suggested a new will, which Kemsley agreed to. Weekes said he would approach Mr Stephens to produce a new will.
   John Stephens was sworn, he deposed that he prepared a new will as altered by Weekes. He saw Kemsley the next morning, the 25th , but Kemsley was then insensible and incapable.
   Susanna Kemsley sworn, she deposed that she was present when the will was altered, and confirmed Weekes's statement. She also confirmed Stephens's statement that her husband was insensible and incapable of signing the new will, he continued in that state until her died.
   Weekes, Mrs Kemsley and Stephens all swore that Kemsley was of sound mind and capable when he made the alternative will .
   Proved 29th January 1812, John Weekes having renounced administration of will.

147. Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
SARAH ELIZABETH KNOTT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCT. 21st 1892 AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO OF JOHN KNOTT
WHO DIED OCT. 13th 1904
AGED 68 YEARS
INTERRED AT ERITH
ALSO OF
ARTHUR CHARLES KNOTT
WHO DIED DEC. 10th 1900
AGED 29 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord"

John Knott, died 1904, was a Wheelwright (1891 Census)
Arthur Knott, died 1900, was a Labourer (1891 Census)

148. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELLEN SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALBERT MANNERINGS
WHO DIED DEC. 29th 1892
AGED 41 YEARS
"At Rest in Peace"
AND OF
ALBERT HENRY MANNERINGS
DIED 5th NOV. 1906 AGED 56

Albert Mannering, died 1906, was a Brick Fields Labourer at Cossington (1901 Census)

149. Thick Ledger

North Side
JOSEPH SAMUEL MARSH 1847

South Side
THOMAS HENRY MARSH 1852

150. Headstone

IHS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SOPHIA
WIFE OF JOHN MITCHELL
OF AYLESFORD
WHO DIED 17th MARCH 1894
AGED 63
"Come unto Me all ye that Labour,
And are Heavy Laden, and I will give
Thee Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN MITCHELL
WHO DIED 22nd MAY 1903
AGED 79

John Mitchell, died 1903, an Agricultural Labourer (1891 Census)

151. Headstone

IN
SACRED MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM PETERS
WHO DIED JUNE 3rd 1895
AGED 72 YEARS
AND OF CATHERINE PETERS
HIS WIFE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 14th 1898
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO OF MARK B. PETERS
THEIR SON WHO DIED AT NORTHCOTE,
AUSTRALIA AUGUST 10th 1894
AGED 38 YEARS
"And there the Weary be at Rest"
ALSO CATHERINE BURREN
[ ] 1952
[AGED 82 YEARS]

William Peters, died 1895, was a Lime Burner, of Noah's Ark Cottage.

152. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ESENNI FORD SAMSON
THE BELOVED SON OF
STEPHEN AND MARGARET
SAMSON
BORN MAY ? 26Th 1840
DIED OCT. [    ] 1847
ALSO SUS[AN] [TH]EIR DAUGHTER
BORN [    ] 1831
DIED [MAY] [    ] 1848

Stephen Samson, father of Esseni and Susan, died 1847 and 1848, was a Sand Merchant (1851 Census)

153. Headstone

"Not my Will, O Lord but Thine be Done"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN SMITH
WHO DIED 29th OCTOBER 1898
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO A LOVING WIFE
EMMA
WHO DEPARTED INTO REST
MARCH 16th 1910 AGED 50 YEARS
"And thy Sleep shall be Sweet"

John Smith, died 1898, was a Stableman at Preston Hall (1881 Census)

154. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GABRIEL SPARKS
WHO DIED THE 2nd ? OF MARCH 1838
AGED 80 YEARS

Gabriel Sparks, died 1838, from Maidstone (Register)

155. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM T. STANGER
WHO DIED 12th SEPTEMBER 1898
AGED 55 YEARS
"Until the Day Break and the
Shadows Flee Away"
ALSO JACK WOOD
HIS GRANDSON
DIED 23rd JULY 1899 AGED 6 WEEKS

William Stanger, died 1898, Licensed Victualler of the Lower Bell (1891 Census)

STARTUP see GOAR

156. Pedestals and Cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
RICHARD UPTON
WHO DIED 26th MAY 1890 AGED 64
[ALSO] RICHARD UPTON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED 30th APRIL 1909 AGED 77 YEARS

Richard Upton, died 1909, was a Gardener, at Allington, in 1891 (Census)

157. Headstone, Top Very Eroded

[    ]
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES VANE
[WHO DIED] [    ] JANUARY 1837
AGED 43 YEARS

Rear
[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN BROOKER
DIED APRIL [    ] 1866 AGED 85 YEARS

James Vane, died 1837, from Strood (Register) Perhaps a member of the farming family of the Hoo Peninsular?

Ann Brooker, died 1866, wife of Jesse, Victualler at Burham? (1851 Census), Land Lady of Beer House at Burham (1861 Census, aged 80)

158. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH DAUGHTER OF
ABRAHAM & AMELIA VANE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
SEPT. 8th 1892 AGED 56 YEARS
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY HER
SORROWING BROTHER [IN] ? AUSTRALIA
"Having a Desire [ ]
Which [ ]or"

159. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE WALKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANY. 21St 1874
AGED 21 YEARS
"Forbear your Tears, my Friends so Dear,
For One so Dear your Grief Refrain,
Altho' I'm Absent from You here,
We soon shall Meet Again"

160. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZA THE BELOVED [WIFE OF]
JOSEPH WALKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANY. 20Th 1885 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOSEPH WALKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[OCTOBER] 29th 1896 AGED 77 YEARS

Joseph Walker, died 1896, a Blacksmith (1881 Census)

161. Headstone

IN MEMORY
OF
ALEXANDER WILSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 6th 1811 AGED 72 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE TWO CHILDREN
ROBERT AND MARY
ALSO ELIZTH. GILLIAM
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[JANUARY] [1] 8th 182[5] AGED 17 YEARS
"[Therefore ?] Prepare to meet thy God"

Maria Wilson, died 1840, daughter of Robert Wilson, a Gardener of Leybourne (1841 Census)

WILSON see GILLIAM

WOOD see STANGER

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Monumental Inscriptions of St Peter & St Paul Church, Aylesford - recorded by D. E. Williams

M.I.s of Section D - St Peter & St Paul Church, Aylesford

All that area West of the Church, North of Section B, as far as the Brassey Tomb

162. Pedestals and Cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE BATTEN
WHO FELL ASLEEP 30th MARCH 1905
AGED 39 YEARS

George Batten, died 1905, Tin Plate Worker?, at Hanworth, Middlesex, in 1891 (Census)

163. Small Plaque on Large Base, Once Railed, Sculpture of an Angel and Woman, beneath a Cross

HENRY BRASSEY MONUMENT, 1891

"The Lord Watch Between Me and Thee,
When We are Absent One from Another"

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY ARTHUR BRASSEY
OF PRESTON HALL
1840 – 1891
AND OF HIS WIFE ANNA HARRIET
1844 – 1898

Henry Brassey, died 1891. "The Good Squire of Aylesford." Lived at Preston Hall, the 2nd son of Thomas Brassey, a leading Railway Contractor. Educated at Harrow and University College, Oxford. J.P. for Kent. Liberal Unionist M. P. for Sandwich 1868 – 1885. High Sheriff of Kent 1890 – 91. Captain of West Kent (Queen's Own) Yeomanry Cavalry.
   Prize winning Cattle Breeder. He died of pneumonia, following the influenza epidemic of 1891. His Pall Bearers were some of his oldest workmen; Guard of Honour from the R. W. K. Y. C. Very large number of mourners attended funeral, a special train was laid on from Charing Cross.
   The monument is rather disappointing and commonplace, it is a pity that the Brassys' taste did not match their wealth!
The Times published his will:
   "MR. H. A. BRASSEY'S WILL. Probate duty has been paid on £1,042,611 0s 8d as the net value (thegross being £1, 075,913 15s 7d) of the personal estate of Mr HENRY ARTHUR BRASSEY, of Preston Hall, Ashford (sic), Kent, and Bath-house, Piccadilly, who died on the 13th of May last, aged 51 years, and of whose will, dated the 10th of August, 1883, with a codicil made the 20th of July 1887, the executors are his brothers, Thomas first Lord Brassey, of Bulkely, Chester, Mr Albert Brassey, of Heythrop, Oxford, and Mr Robert Mitchell Campbell, of Glaisnock, Old Cumnock. The testator bequeaths to his wife during her widow-hood an annuity (including the income provided for by her marriage settlement) of £8,000 and the use and enjoyment of the testator's town house and its furniture and of plate to the value of £1,000. In the event of Mrs Brassey's remarriage her annuity is to be reduced to £2,000 for the remainder of her life.
   Mr. Brassey leaves in trust for each of his daughters £50,000. He bequeaths to the Bishop's of London's Fund and the Fever Hospital, Liverpool road, Islington, £1,000 each; to the Great Ormand Street Hospital for Sick Children, St. George's Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Incurables, the British Lying-in Hospital, Endell street, the Lock Hospital, the Royal National Hospital for Consumption, Ventnor, the Hospital for Consumption, Brompton, and the Infant Orphan Asylum at Wanstead, £500 each.
   To the West Kent General Hospital the testator bequeaths £1,000 and to the Kent County Ophthalmic Hospital, the Royal Albert Orphan Asylum, Bagshot, the Academy for the Blind, the Central London Hospital for Diseases of the Throat and Ear. The Metropolitan Convalescent Institution , Walton on Thames, and the Orphan Working School, Haverstock hill, £500 each.
   Mr Brassey bequeaths also £500 to the National Refuges for Homeless and Destitute Children, Great Queen Street to be primarily applied in aid of maintaining the boys in and upon and in keeping up the training ships Chichester and Arethusa. He devises the Preston hall estate to the use of his first son in priority, and all the contents of the hall to the use of the tenant for life of that estate."

164. Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALBERT HERBERT BROOK
WHO WAS DROWNED AT WISBECH, CAMS. AUGST. 8Th 1909 AGED 18 YEARS

Albert Brook, died 1909. The Kent Messenger reported his death.
"AN ECCLES LAD DROWNED
A sad bathing fatality, by which an Eccles lad named Albert Brooks, aged 18, lost his life, occurred on Sunday last, in the River Nen, (sic) at Wisbech (Cambs.), where the deceased had recently gone to fill a situation. His companions lost sight of him near some timber, and instituted a search, but the body was not found till some hours later.
At the inquest a verdict of "Accidental Death" was brought in. The body was brought to Eccles, and will be interred in Aylesford Churchyard this (Saturday) afternoon. Much sympathy has been expressed with the family, who are well known in the village"

DADSON see GRANT

165. Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY
SON OF
THOMAS AND ELLEN DANES
WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1887
AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE NAMED
ELLEN DANES
WHO DIED AUGUST 13th 1888
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO OF ROBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS AND ELLEN DANES
WHO DIED MARCH 16th 1894 AGED 7 YEARS
ALSO OF THOMAS DANES
WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1921 AGED 81 YEARS
AND OF THOMAS DANES 2nd LIEUT.A.S.C.
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 13th 1918 AGED 40 YEARS
INTERRED AT BRISTOL

Thomas Danes, died 1921, Brewer and Farmer (1901 Census); Brewer (1882 Kelly's Directory)

166. Curbs

South Side
HENRY WILLIAM EVERNDEN BORN 27th JULY 1862 DIED 1st MARCH 1907

North Side
ANNIE EVERNDEN BORN DEC. 15th 1862 DIED MAY 31st 1939

Henry Evernden, died 1907, Mechanical Engineer, Lime Tree Cottage (1901 Census)

167. Curbs, Next to Above

South Side
HORACE EVERNDEN DIED MAR. 28th 1891 AGED 14 MONTHS

North Side
DOROTHY DIED NOV. 29th 1897 AGED 5 YEARS

168. Headstone, Two Body Stones and Foot Stone

IN MEMORY OF
[WI]LLIAM FIELD
[DIED OCTOBER 1850]
[AGED 43 YEARS]

William Field, died 1850, Victualler of the "Anchor Inn" (1850 Maidstone & Environs Directory)

169. Headstone and Body Stone, Under Yew

IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF EDWARD FINCH
[OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH THE 10th 181[5] [AGED 66 YEARS]
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO THE ABOVE EDWARD FINCH
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER THE 1[ ] 1819 AGED 7[3] YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
LEFT ISSUE 2 SONS AND 2 ? DAUGHTERS

170. Headstone with Relief Cross

THE LADY
ELIZABETH
BORN
1766
OCTOBER 20th MARIA
FINCH
OCTOBER
DIED
1848

Lady Maria Elizabeth Finch, of Boxley Abbey, died 1848. P.C.C. Will dated 24th July 1846
Her sister late Countess Dowager of Suffolk, left her £1,000 to which she was entitled by their mother's will; she leaves ½ to nephew Colonel the Hon. John Finch, other ½ to nephew Rev. William Smith.
She leaves bequest of her brother General the Hon. Edward Smith, as follows, £1,000 bank stock to nephew Colonel the Hon. John Smith. £200 long annuities to nephew Rev. Heneage Finch.
To Miss Charlotte Cotes daughter of late John Cotes, Esq., of Woodcote, Salop., and "of my cousin german, his first wife, the Hon. Miss Lucy Courtenay, a pair of pearl bracelets, and a little locket with enamel border, the hair in which was her mother's, the hair in the bracelet clasps, her aunt's.
To the Hon. Miss Mary Courtenay, a pair of gold bracelets with diamond clasps.
To Miss Frances Atkins niece of late John Atkins Wright, Esq., of Crowsley ? Park, Oxford, an antique ------ ? ring.
To the Hon. Daniel Smith an old copy of Spencer's Fairy Queen, that belonged to Mrs Baidwyn, in the library at Partington.
To Hon. Mrs Greville Howard, an enamel pencil and pen case, the gift of her brother in law, the Earl of Suffolk.
To niece, Lady Frances Finch, sister of Charles ------ ? Esq., of Cop--- ? a little amethyst ring.
To niece Lady Elizabeth Smith, a yellow stone set around with green stones.
Residue to Rev. Heneage Finch, who is executor.
Witnesses: John Hyde Hills, Maidstone and George Wickham, Maidstone
Affidavit dated 4th November 1848
Rev. Heneage Finch of Oakham, Rutland and George Wickham of Maidstone, Book Seller, sworn.
Wickham states deceased came to his house on 6th August 1846, with her will for him to witness. She asked for Mr Hills as well. He saw Mr Hills son , John Hyde Hills standing in his door on the other side of the High Street, and called him over to be a witness.
Lady Finch then drew a pen over her signature, which was already on the will. He did not see rest of will, only the part where he signed. The section in question concerns the amethyst ring and yellow stone, which seem to have been inserted into the will after the original draft ?
Rev. Heneage Finch states that he remembers Lady Maria telling him that she intended to leave these jewels to the nieces, and that he believes that these bequests were in the will prior to 6th of August 1846.
Proved 8th November 1848

171. Shallow Angled Coped, Close to above

THE HONOURABLE JOHN FINCH COMPANION OF THE BATH
LIEUTENANT GENERAL AND COLONEL OF THE 24th REGIMENT
BORN 23rd MARCH 1793 DIED 25th NOVEMBER 1861

172. Medieval Stone Coffin Type, with Full Length Relief Cross, Sword and Spur, Close to Above

COLONEL DANIEL GREVILLE FINCH, DIED 1882

North Side
COLONEL DANIEL GREVILLE FINCH 3rd SON OF THE 5th EARL OF AYLESFORD

West Side
BORN APRIL 6th 1829

South Side
SERVED IN THE 68th AND 24th REGIMENTS FROM 1845 TO 1873 DIED

East Side

FEB. 22nd 188[2] Colonel the Hon. Daniel Greville Finch, died 1882.

The Times Obituary:
"We regret to announce the death of Lieutenant Colonel the Hon. Daniel Greville Finch, which occurred on Wednesday last. Colonel Finch had been unwell for some time, but it was not until a few days ago that his complaint took a fatal turn. The immediate cause of death was blood poisoning.
Colonel Finch was the second son of the fifth Earl of Aylesford and uncle to the present peer.
He was born in 1827 and entered the army in 1845, He served all through the Crimean war with the 68th Regiment, where he distinguished himself on many occasions, being present at the Battles of Alma, Inkerman, and the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
He received for his services a brevet majority, the medal with three clasps, the fifth class of the Medjidie, and the Turkish medal. After the war he left the 68th and joined the 24th Regiment, with which he served until he retired in 1862"

173. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOSHUA
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EMMA FRANCIS
WHO DIED JUNE 27th 1904
AGED 57 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO EMMA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 24th 1925
AGED 72 YEARS
"The Master is Come and Calleth for Thee"
ALSO FREDERICK
BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION ON THE SOMME
OCTOBER 3rd 1916 AGED 22 YEARS
"Greater Love hath no Man,
That a Man Lay Down his Life for his Friends"

174. Medieval Stone Coffin Type, Cross, Bible and Chalice

West Side
ANTONIUS GRANT

South Side
SANCTI ALBANI ARCHIDIACONVUS ABDORMIVIT IN DOMINO AS 1883

North Side
IULIAM VXOREM EVIS CONIVCI ITERUM CONIVNXIT DEUS AS 1898

East Side
IN PACE

175. Similar to and Next to Above, Three Floriate Roundel Crosses

South Side
HIS REQUIESCIT IN SPE ISABELLA MARIA GRANT DONECASPIRET DIES AS MCMVI

North Side
NECON IN IDEPSUM CYRIL FLETCHER GRANT QUI OB MCMXVI LISSIE UXEVIS OVAE OB

176. Small Version of and Close to Above

IAN DUNCAN GRANT

177. Red Granite Pedestals and Cross, and Curbs

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST CAREY GRANT
BORN JULY 30th 1838
DIED MARCH 8th 1898
ALSO OF KATE HIS WIFE WHO HAVING FOR
UPWARDS OF 35 YEARS DEVOTEDLY SERVED
THEIR CHILDREN, FOLLOWED HIM ON
JULY 16th 1933 AGED 79 YEARS
[Verses Obscured by Roots]

178. Pedestals and Cross, and "Shield" Type Tablet, (Which may be Unrelated ?)

DOROTHY ISABELL
THE BELOVED CHILD OF
ERNEST AND KATE GRANT
BORN JUNE 3rd 1877
DIED JAN. 18th 1879
"Is it Well with the Child, and She answered, "It Is Well""

Tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE W. DADSON
DIED APRIL 5th 1909
AGED 22
JOHN C. DADSON
DIED JAN. 17th 1919
AGED 24
"At Rest"

179. Leaning Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RACHEL
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS GROOMBRIDGE
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPT. 23rd 1876 AGED 56 YEARS
"Blessed are the Pure in Heart for
they shall See God" Matt.5c 8v
ALSO OF
THOMAS GROOMBRIDGE
WHO DIED APRIL 11th 1889
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO RACHEL
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 12th AUG. 190[5] [AGED] 46 [YEARS]

Thomas Groombridge, died 1889, a Baker (1881 Census)

180. Small Headstone

HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF
EDWARD HAINES
WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE SEP. 15th
1695 AGED ABOUT
77 ?YEARS
HERE ALSO LIETH THE
BODY OF PHILLIPA HAINS
THE BELOVED WIFE
OF EDWARD HAINES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
YE 20th OF AUGUST 1706

181. Headstone

[IN L]OVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HAWKES
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JAN. 27th 1886
AGED 87 YEARS
"His End was Peace"
ALSO ELIZA HAWKES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGST. 17Th 1890
AGED 77 YEARS

182. Headstone

IN MEMORY
OF
DANIEL HERD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 26th JANUARY 1862
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH HERD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th JULY 1855
AGED 52 YEARS

Daniel Herd, died 1862, the Stationer, lodging in Bermondsey in 1861? Born in Hollingbourne (Census)

183. Headstone

IHS
IN MEMORY OF
HENRY HOCKLEY
WHO DIED 24th APRIL 1904
AGED 82 YEARS
AND MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 23rd [ ] [1916]
[AGED 90 YEARS]

Henry Hockley, died 1904, a Shepherd at Preston Hall (1871 Census); living own means, at Ditton in 1901(Census)

184. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM FREDERICK
KEDDELL
M.R.C.S.L.
FORMERLY OF THIS PARISH
DIED 13th FEB. 1875
AETAT 48 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM FITZROY
KEDDELL
SON OF THE ABOVE
AETAT 2 YEARS
WHO WAS DROWNED IN THE
MEDWAY 14th JUNE 1866

William Fitzroy Keddell, died 1866, see Newspaper Report, Turner, Section B.

185. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE KEMP
WHO DIED AUGUST 19th 1868
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN KEMP
WHO DIED MAY 28th 1887
AGED 82 YEARS
"And They shall be Mine saith
The Lord of Hosts, in that Day,
When I Make up my Jewels"

John Kemp, died 1887, Stone Quarry Man (1861 Census)

PANTONY see RANDALL

186. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HARRIETT
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JESSE PEARSON
DIED 28th DECR. 1901 AGED 60
"Lord Jesus, Receive my Spirit"
ALSO JESSE
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED 6th JAN. 1925 AGED 86
"The Master is Come and Calleth for Thee"

Jesse Pearson, died 1925, Stone Quarry Labourer, Mill Hall (1871 and 1881 Census)

PERRIN see SIMONS

187. Small Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CLARA ELIZABETH RANDALL
WHO DIED 5th FEBRUARY 1905
AGED 22 YEARS ALSO
FANNY SISTER OF THE ABOVE
BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN PANTONY
WHO DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1924
AGED 36 YEARS
"The Lord Gave and the Lord Taketh Away,
The Will of the Lord Must be Done"

Clara Randall, died 1905, in 1901 Servant to Mrs Wilkinson in Wandsworth, born Aylesford (Census)

188. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN RUSSELL
DIED 6th JUNE 1909
AGED 76 YEARS
"Forever with the Lord"
ALSO THEODOSIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st JUNE 1913
AGED 81 YEARS

189. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES SALES
WHO PASSED INTO REST 24th FEB. 1910 AGED 63
AND MARY HIS WIFE 8th FEB. 1926 AGED 78
ALSO CHARLES EDWARD
THEIR BELOVED SON 17th NOV. 1925
AT CAPE TOWN AGED 42
"Forever with the Lord"

Charles Sales, died 1910, Labourer of Pratling Street, Boxley (1901 Census)

190. Tall Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SUSANNA WIFE OF WM. SEAGER
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS NOV. 6th 1833
AGED 61 YEARS
LEFT SURVUVING TWO DAUGHTERS
VIZ. SUSANNAH AND MARY ANN
"Not with the Dead her Spirit Rests,
[ ] not for Pain Ascended High,
A[ ] of Righteousness Invests,
The Spirit[ ]which can Never Die"
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM SEAGER
WHO DIED MAY 21st 1843
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ELIZABETH SEAGER
WHO DIED JUNE 4th ? 1810
AGED 13 YEARS

William Seager, died 1843, Baker (1840 Pigot's Directory, 1841 Census)

191. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARTHA SIMONS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBY. 13Th 1874
AGED 71 YEARS
"It is Appointed unto All
Men to Die Once"
Hebrews ix 27
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH MARIA PERRIN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCT. 7th 1911 AGED 88 YEARS

192. Headstone, with Anchor

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR SON
FRIEND E. THORPE
WHO DIED 24th APRIL 1907
AGED 26 YEARS
"God Calls our Loved Ones"

Friend Thorpe, died 1907, Cement Labourer (1901 Census)

193. Headstone, with Anchor

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES WAKEFIELD
AGED 29 YEARS
WHO FELL FROM ALOFT ON BOARD
THE SS AORANGI
AND DIED ON JUNE 13th 1885
"And is Waiting,
Till the Sea shall Give up her Dead,
To enter the Land where there shall be
No More Sea"

Charles Wakefield, died 1885, Mate of vessel Hamlett in 1881 (Census)

194. Large Ledger under Fir Tree, Close to Western Boundary

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN WAGON BORN JANUARY 18th 1816
DIED OCTOBER 6th 1882
FRANCES WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN JAN. 6th 1804 DIED SEPTR. 24Th 1886
EDWIN WAGON BORN SEPTR. 15Th 1841
DIED FEBY. 16Th 1861
ADAM WAGON BORN NOVR. 27th 1846
DIED MAY 1st 1861
ALFRED WAGON BORN APRIL 22nd 1838
DIED JUNE 8th 1863
AARON WAGON BORN OCTOBER 1st 1848
DIED JUNE 10th 1867
FRANCES WAGON BORN NOVR. 6Th 1837
DIED SEPTEMBER 21st 1914

John Wagon, died 1882, Boys School Master, National School; House Agent, Collector and Assessor of Taxes, High Constable for Aylesford and other parishes, of Sedley Cottage (same man ?) (1850 Maidstone & Environs Directory, 1882 Kelly's Directory)
Frances Wagon, died 1886, Girls School Mistress, National School
Mrs and Miss Wagon, Academy at Forstal (1882 Kelly's Directory)
Alfred Wagon, died 1863, Grocer ? (1861 Census)

195. Eroded Headstone, Under Yew

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE WIFE OF THOMAS WOOD
OF ALLINGTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV. 17th 1818
AGED 60 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 2 SONS AND 1 DAUGHTER
VIZ. THOMAS, WILLIAM AND JENNY
[Eroded Verses]

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M.I.s of Section E - St Peter & St Paul Church, Aylesford

All that area North of Section D, from the Western end of the carpark to the Western fence and North Churchyard Wall

196. Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOHN ARSCOTT
WHO DIED JANUARY 16th 1886
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 8th 1901
AGED 78 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"

John Arscott, died 1886, Engine Fitter of Bull Lane, Eccles (1881 Census)

197. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE ATKINS
DIED 31st DEC. 1910 AGED 53
ALSO OF GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION
14th JULY 1916 AGED 23
INTERRED IN ALBERT MILITARY
CEMETERY, FRANCE
"Till We Meet Again"
AND OF MARY EMMA ATKINS
WIFE AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
3rd APRIL 1948 AGED 80
"Reunited"
J. FRED ATKINS
DIED 10th DECEMBER 1958 AGED 59

Mary Emma Atkins, died 1948, in 1913 Land Lady of the "Bush" public house (Kelly's Directory)

198. Headstone, Among Trees

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
HENRY BAKER
WHO WAS DROWNED AT
AYLESFORD BRIDGE
MAY 23rd 1886
AGED 25 YEARS
"Boast not thy self of Tomorrow, for thou
Knowest not what a Day may Bring Forth"
ALSO
[SUS]ANNAH ELIZA WHEELER
BELOVED MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED] 1st MARCH 1899 AGED 71 YEARS
"[Peace, Perfect] Peace"

Henry Baker, died 1886. The Maidstone Journal reported his Inquest.
"FATAL BOAT ACCIDENT AT AYLESFORD. On Sunday last a fatal accident occurred near Aylesford bridge. It appears that a man named Henry Baker, aged 25 years, with four others started in a barge boat about three o'clock in the afternoon from Aylesford bridge, and proceeded up the river as far as Allington Locks. They then commenced their return, and were joined by two other men in another man. At the "Forstal" the two men left their boat and got into the other, making seven.
When nearing Aylesford bridge, the men all got on one side of the craft, and the consequence was that it upset. Each of the men could swim with the exception of Henry Baker. They reached the bank in safety, and the "long 'un", as Baker was called, was missed. Search was made and the drags used.
A man named Webster saw Baker go under the bridge with his arms up, and the body was shortly afterwards found on the other side of the bridge in a place known as "Aylesford hole". Everything was done to preserve life, but without effect.
The Inquest was held at the George Inn, Aylesford, on Wednesday, by the county coroner, Mr T. Buss. Evidence was given by Richard Baker (brother of the deceased), and George Tobin, who were in the boat at the time; James Goldsmith, who witnessed the occurrence from the bank; Frederick Webster, the man who recovered the body; and by Dr Muirhead as to the cause of death. Goldsmith stated that the men in the boat were skylarking at the time of the accident, but this was denied by Baker and Tobin.
A verdict of "Accidentally drowned" was returned. The deceased was a single man, residing in Aylesford, and had worked for Mr Verrall, sand merchant of Aylesford, but at the time of his death was employed at the Aylesford Potteries"

199. Pedestals and Cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALBERT H. H. BATES
DIED 12th MAY 1896
AGED 26 YEARS
"We Shall Meet Again"
ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE
MAY
DIED 15th AUG. 1931 AGED 64 YEARS

Albert Bates, died 1896, Foreman Bricklayer, Chatham Road, Boxley (1891 Census)

200. Headstone and Tablet

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
GEORGE BENNETT
DIED MARCH 14th 1892
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF JANE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANY. 23Rd 1900
AGED 75 YEARS
"Not gone from Memory, nor from Love,
But to our Father's Home Above"

Tablet
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
CHARLES BENNETT
DIED FEB. 28th 1931
"Rest in the Lord"

George Bennett, died 1892, Agricultural Labourer at Cole's Up Hill Farm (1881 Census)

201. Pedestals and Cross

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS BINSKIN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
23rd FEBY. 1902 AGED 59 YEARS
"So He Giveth His Beloved Sleep"

Thomas Binskin, died 1915, Licensed Victualler at Barming (1901 Census)

202. Coped Stone on Stone Base

South Side
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BRISLEY
LATE OF COSSINGTON FARM IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AT COSSINGTON HOUSE, MAIDSTONE NOVEMBER 9th 1877
AGED 61 YEARS
"It is Sown a Natural Body, it is Raised a Spiritual Body"

North Side
ALSO SARAH SOLE WIFE OF THE LATE WM. BRISLEY
DIED AT COSSINGTON HOUSE APRIL 9th 1894 AGED 76 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"

William Brisley, died 1877, Upper Cossington Farm, 250 acres, employed 12 men and 3 boys (1871 Census)

203. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
AVIS
WIFE OF JAMES BROAD
DIED 26th JANY. 1881
AGED 60
"Rejoicing in Hope"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES BROAD
DIED 24th JANY. 1885 AGED 65
"Them which Sleep in Jesus will
God bring with Him"

204. Headstone

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
ALFRED BROOKER
YOUNGEST SON OF
[JA]MES AND ANN BROOKER
OF BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA
WHO DIED MAY 13th 1883
AGED 24 YEARS

Alfred Brooker, died 1883, was a Domestic Gardener, lodging at Leeds. His father, James, was an Agricultural Labourer (1881 Census )

205. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIAS BROOKER
WHO DIED 3rd MAY 1890
AGED 55 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO GRACE EMMA
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 23rd AUG. 1890
AGED 6 YEARS
"Suffer Little Children to Come unto Me"
ALSO OF
GEORGE WALTER BISHOP
BROOKER
THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st JULY 1914 AGED 35 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"

Elias Brooker, died 1890, in 1881 Farmer at Court Lodge Farm at Fawkham ?, 315 acres, employed 6 men and 2 boys (Census)

206. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
AMANDA KATE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
G. W. BROOKS
WHO DIED 23rd SEPT. 1898 AGED 46
ALSO EDITH CONSTANCE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th SEPT. 1902 AGED19
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE WILLIAM BROOKS
DIED 27th JANUARY 1911
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO HORACE ARTHUR
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN FRANCE OF WOUNDS
10th AUG. 1917 AGED 27 YEARS

George Brooks, died 1911, Publican at the "The Chequers" (1901 Census)

207. Curbs and Tablet

North Side
HARRIETT MARTHA BROOKS WHO DIED 15th JANUARY 1900 AGED 91

South Side
CHARLES E. J. BROOKS WHO DIED 1st MAY 1909 AGED 33 YEARS

Tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CLARA MATILDA
BROOKS
AT REST 8th SEPT. 1941
AGED 72 YEARS

Charles Brooks, died 1909, son of above, Ostler at hotel in West Malling ? (1881 Census); Cab Driver/Groom in Maidstone ? (1891 Census)
Harriet Brooks, died 1900, mother of George, above, Housekeeper at the "Chequers" (1881 Census)

208. Headstone

IN
AFFECTIONATE
MEMORY OF
MARY ANN BROWN
WHO DIED SEPTR. 12Th 1881
AGED 62 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO THOMAS BROWN
DIED DECR. 29Th 1915
AGED 95 YEARS
"Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me"
ALSO
THOMAS FRANCIS BROWN
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUGST. 9th 1926
AGED [ ] YEARS

Thomas Brown, died 1915, Farmer at Hill Farm, 1850; Seaton's Farm, 80 acres, 1881 (Maidstone & Environs Directory and Census)

209. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CAROLINE BRUNTON
FORMERLY OF SHORNE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
JUNE 28th 1888 AGED 82 YEARS
"Them also which Sleep in Jesus will
God Bring with Him"
AND OF
SUSANNAH PERRIN
HER FRIEND
[DIED 1904 ?]
[AGED 79 YEARS?]

Caroline Brunton, died 1888, School Mistress at Shorne (1841 Census)
In 1861 at Ridgeway House, Shorne, "Companion" to William Pack, Gentleman, aged 82 (Census)
Susannah Perrin, died 1904, annuitant, sister in law to George Hammond?, Builder, at Fern Cottage in 1881 (Census)

210. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
AMELIA
WIFE OF WALTER HENRY BUNYARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 16th 1889
AGED 48 YEARS
"I will Give thee Rest"
ALSO
KATE CHARLOTTE
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE
DIED 29th MAY 1904 AGED 39 YEARS

Amelia Bunyard, died 1889, wife of Walter, a Labourer (1881 Census)

211. Headstone, Against Western Boundary

IN
AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF
THOMAS BURFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 21st 1876
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIE
THE BELOVED SON OF
THOMAS & ELIZABETH BURFORD
WHO DIED JUNE 23rd 1857
AGED 5 YEARS & 8 MONTHS
"Blessed be that Kind Chastening Rod,
Which brought a Sinner Home to God,
To Weep upon a Saviour's Breast,
And in his Love find Peace and Rest"
ALSO ELIZABETH THE BELOVED
WIFE OF THE ABOVE THOMAS BURFORD
WHO DIED 29th OCT. 1894 AGED 82 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

Thomas Burford, died 1877, Gamekeeper (1861 Census); retired Gamekeeper at Maidstone (1871 Census)?

212. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HARRIETT BURREN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD BURREN
WHO DIED JAN. 4th 1883
AGED 58 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"

Harriett Burren, died 1883, wife of Edward, a Tar Distiller of Bush Row (1881 Census)

213. Tilting Pedestals and Cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FLORENCE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES C. BUTLER
WHO DIED 20th AUG. 1898 AGED 36
"Until the Day Break and the Shadows Flee Away"

Florence Butler, died 1898, wife of Charles, Licensed Victualler at the "Walnut Tree", Eccles (1891 Census)

214. Leaning Pinnacle Style

East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
BENJAMIN CARYER
BORN JANUARY 1st 18[22]
DIED MARCH [ ] [1884]
[AGED 62 YEARS]

South Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
BENJAMIN CARYER
BORN MAY 7th 1814
DIED AUG. 19th 18[92]
AGED 78 YEARS

West Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN
DAUGHTER OF
BENJAMIN AND
ELIZABETH CARYER
DIED MARCH 22nd 1894
AGED 51 YEARS

Benjamin Caryer, died 1892, Butcher, High Street (1855 Post Office Directory, 1881 Census, 1882 Kelly's Directory)

215. Very Eroded Headstone

[IN LOV]ING MEMORY OF
[F]RANCES
[THE BEL]OVED W[IFE OF]
[THOMAS CLIMPSON]
[WHO DIED JUNE [ ]1878 [AGED][47] [Y]EARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO [THE ABOVE]
THOMAS CLIMPSON
WHO DIED FEBY. 3RD 1898 AGED 73 YEARS

Thomas Climpson, died 1898, Stone Quarryman (1871 and 1891 Census)

216. Headstone

IN [LOVING] MEMORY OF
JOHN CLIMPSON
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 12th 1892
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO OF HARRIETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1892
AGED 67 YEARS

John Climpson, died 1892, Stone Quarryman (1891 Census)

217. Pedestals and Cross

East Side
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
JAMES COLE
WHO PASSED AWAY 14th APRIL 1898
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 3rd JUNE 1897 AGED 1 YEAR, 11 MONTHS
"Come unto me ye Weary,
And I will give you Rest"

North Side
ALSO THEIR BELOVED
DAUGHTER
LILY MAY COLE
WHO DIED 29th MAY 1911
AGED 22 YEARS

South Side
HANNAH ELIZABETH BALDWIN
COOK
DIED 6th APRIL 1935 AGED 75 YEARS

James Cole, died 1898, Groom and Coachman at Alma Road, Eccles (1891 Census)

218. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS COOK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 10th 1886 AGED 60 YEARS
"Teach me thy Way, O Lord"
ALSO OF CHARLOTTE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 17th 1920
[AGED] [86] YEARS

Thomas Cook, died 1886, Agricultural Labourer of Mackender's Lane (1881 Census)

COOK see COLE

219. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RICHARD JOHN COSSOM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER 13th 1889
AGED 60 YEARS
"They that dwell under his Shadow,
Shall Return"
ALSO OF ELIZA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 9th 1889
AGED 44 YEARS
"Come unto Me and I will give thee Rest"

220. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM TERRY DANE
WHO DIED 4th JULY 1901 AGED 66
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM TERRY DANE
WHO DIED 12th MARCH 1902 AGED 70
"Forever with the Lord"

William Dane, died 1902, Engine Driver; Stationary Engine Driver (1881 and 1901 Census)

221. Pedestals and Cross

THOMAS DANES
BORN SEPT. 17th 1805
DIED AUGUST 11th 1881

Thomas Danes, died 1881, Brewer (1881 Census)

222. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN DEARING
DIED FEBRUARY 1st 1889
AGED 81 YEARS
[ALSO] JEM[IMA]
[BEL]OV[ED] [WIFE]
OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 20th 1899
AGED 83 YEARS
"Their End was Peace"

John Dearing, died 1889, Agricultural Labourer, of 2 Pleasant Row (1881 Census)

223. Headstone

"They Rest from their Labours"
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH JANE
WIFE OF
JOHN DOBSON OF ECCLES
AYLESFORD
WHO DIED JAN. 12th 1886
AGED 29 YEARS
"Here we have no continuing City but we
Seek One to Come"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN DOBSON
WHO DIED DEC. 3rd 1928
IN HIS 73rd YEAR

John Dobson, died 1928, Clerk at Cement Works, at Cork Street, Eccles in 1881 (Census)

224. Headstone and Tablet

IN
MEMORIAM
LYDIA
WIFE OF
CHARLES DAVID EASTON
AND ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
ISAAC AND MARY WHITE
DIED FEB. 9th 1904 AGED 33
ALSO OF
CHARLES DAVID EASTON
DIED JAN. 6th 1906 AGED 36
ALSO OF CHARLES RONALD
SON OF
FREDERICK JOHN AND AMY EASTON
DIED 13th APRIL 1904 AGED 1 YEAR
"God Calls our Loved Ones"
ALSO OF C. NORMAN EASTON R.A.M.C.
DIED IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY
APRIL 21st 1918 AGED 21 YEARS
INTERRED IN ROUEN CEMETERY

Tablet
ALSO OF
ISAAC WHITE
BORN OCTR. 30Th 1846
DIED JANY. 20Th 1914
"Death doth hide but not Divide,
Thou art but on Christ's other Side"
ALSO OF
MARY JANE WHITE
WHO DIED JAN. 14th 1937
AGED 87 YEARS

Charles Easton, died 1906, Draper's Assistant (1901 Census)Isaac White, died 1914, Grocer (1901 Census)

225. Headstone, Curbs and Low Railings

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM FIELD
WHO DIED AUGUST 19th 1884
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH ELLEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 31st 1884
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO
CUTHBERT EDWIN (BERTIE)
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1895
AGED 6 YEARS

William Field, died 1884, Licensed Victualler at the "George Hotel" (1881 Census)

226. Pedestals and Cross

HENRY JAMES
SON OF
JOHN AND EMILY FRENCH
DIED DEC. 11th 1883
AGED 13 YEARS

Henry French, died 1883, son of John French, House Agent, of Medway Villas (1881 Census)

227. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN GATES
DIED 6th AUGUST 1887
AGED 38 YEARS
"Blessed are the Peace Makers"
ALSO SARAH JAN[E]
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th JAN. [1914]
AGED 65 YEARS

John Gates, died 1887, Police Constable (1881 Census)

228. Voluted Stone and Ledger

ROBERT UPTON GIBBS
DIED AUGUST 1st 1885
IN HIS 72nd YEAR
"Thou wilt shew me the Path of Life,
In thy Presence is Fullness of Joy ,at
Thy Right Hand there are Pleasures
For Ever More"
LOUISA MARTHA GIBBS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 15th 1894
AGED 74 YEARS

Robert Upon Gibbs, died 1885, Grocer, Draper and Post Office (1881 Census and 1882 Kelly's Directory)

229. Ledger

ALSO
DAISY MATILDA GIBBS
WHO DIED 22nd AUGUST 1930
AGED 48 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ROBERT UPTON GIBBS THEIR SON DIED JULY 28th 1914 AGED 64 YEARS

South Side
SARAH ANN GIBBS DIED 10th JAN. 1924 AGED 68 YEARS

230. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HARRY COLEGATE
SON OF WILLIAM & ELIZA GILBERT
(LATE OF THE BREWERY, NEWICK, SUSSEX)
WHO DIED AUGUST 11th 1885
AGED 23 YEARS
"I waited Patiently for the Lord"

Harry Gilbert, died 1885, at Patcham Villa, Fletching, Sussex, in 1881, no occupation listed (Census) See Section C

231. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
GEORGE HENRY GILHAM
WHO DIED 24th MARCH 1902
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE HENRY GILHAM
WHO DIED 25th OCTOBER 1918
AGED 83 YEARS
"To be with Christ which is Far Better"

George Gilham, died 1918, Millwright, Cork Street, Eccles (1881 Census)

232. Headstone, Curbs and "Shield" Tablet

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY JAMES
SON OF
FREDERICK & AMELIA ANNE HART
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 10th NOV. 1892
AGED 18 YEARS
"The Lord Giveth and the Lord hath Taken Away"
ALSO THE ABOVE
FREDERICK HART
WHO DIED 27th MARCH 1919
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO AMELIA ANNE HART
WIFE OF THE ABOVE FREDERICK HART
WHO DIED 11th AUGUST 1930
AGED 84 YEARS

Tablet
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN ALFRED HART
SON OF THE ABOVE FREDERICK
AND AMELIA HART
WHO DIED AT BRISBANE
AUSTRALIA 30th OCT. 1922
AGED 49 YEARS

Frederick Hart, died 1919, Engine Fitter, Mackender's Lane (1881 Census)

233. Headstone and Curbs

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
THOMAS HART
OF ECCLES
BORN AT OLD WARDEN, BEDFORDSHIRE
18th JUNE 1814 DIED 19th AUG. 1894
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO MARGARET
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1892
AGED 86 YEARS
"Lead Kindly Light amid the Encircling
Gloom, Lead thou me on [ ]"

Thomas Hart, died 1894, Foreman Engine Fitter, Coy's Cottages, Eccles (1881 Census)

234. Headstone with Crown and Laurels

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HAWKES
WESLEYAN LAY PREACHER
FOR 46 YEARS
WHO DIED AT ECCLES
JULY 29th 1905 AGED 81 YEARS
"For ever with the Lord"
AND OF SARAH HIS WIFE
BORN JANUARY 14th 1826
DIED JANUARY 5th 1927

William Hawkes, died 1886, Labourer of Little Rowe Place (1881 Census)

235. Pedestals and Cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
STEPHEN JOHN HOGWOOD
WHO DIED OCTOBER 16th 1903
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO GEORGINA HOGWOOD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 6th 1924
AGED 85 YEARS

Stephen Hogwood, died 1903, Licensed Victualler at Milton/Gravesend in 1881 and at "George", Aylesford in 1882 (Census and Kelly's Directory)

236. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HOLLAND HOOK
WHO DIED AUG. 23rd 1903
AGED 52 YEARS
"O Rest in the Lord"

Hollond Hook, died 1903, in 1881, Farm Bailiff at Knock Mill Farm, Kingsdown (Census

237. Grey Granite Ledger

TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN HOPPE
OF COURT LODGE FARM
WHO DIED MAY 31st 1892 AGED 61
ALSO OF
JANE ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 3rd 1915
AGED 77 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

John Hoppe, died 1892, Farmer, Lodge Farm, 230 acres, employed 5 men and 2 boys (1881 Census)

238. Headstone, Against Western Boundary

IN
REMEMBRANCE OF
JAMES HUMPHREY
WHO DIED OCTOBER 30th 1875
AGED 33 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"

John Humphrey, died 1875, Beer Retailer (1871 Census)

239. Red Granite Headstone and Cruciform Coped

Headstone
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELEANOR ELIZABETH (NELLIE) JOY
BORN 12th APRIL 1857
ENTERED INTO REST 7th NOVEMBER 1889
LOVED AND DEEPLY MOURNED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"

Rear
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MAUD SARAH JOY
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
2nd JUNE 1934 AGED 47 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"

Coped

North Side
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN CHALK JOY
DIED JANUARY 6th 1886
AGED 76 YEARS
"For if we believe that Jesus Died and Rose again,
Even so them also which Sleep in Jesus will God
Bring with Him" 1 Thess. Iv 14
ALSO OF KATHERINE JOY WIFE OF WILLIAM JOY WHO DIED FEBRUARY 20th 1937 AGED 66 YEARS

South Side
ALSO EMILY HIS WIFE
DIED DIED DECEMBER 23rd 1887
AGED 66 YEARS
"Her Children Arise Up and call her Blessed" Prov. Xxi 28
ALSO OF JOHN RICHARD JOY
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 18th 1932 AGED 80
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALFRED JOY ELDEST SON OF JOHN AND EMILY JOY WHO DIED FEB. 1st 1936 AGED 88 YEARS (One Line)
AND OF WILLIAM JOY THEIR YOUNGEST SON WHO DIED JULY 16th 1936 AGED [?]

John Joy, died 1886, Saddler, Collar Maker, employed 2 men in 1881 (1840 Pigot's Directory, 1850 Maidstone & Environs, 1881 Census and 1882 Kelly's)
Eleanor Joy, died 1889, Saleswoman in Regent Street, in 1881 (Census)

240. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELLEN WIFE OF
THOMAS GEORGE KEMSLEY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 29th 1884
AGED 29 YEARS
"Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord
For they Res[t from their] Labours"

Ellen Kemsley, died 1884, wife of Thomas, Coach Smith, of 2 Hawke's Cottages (1881 Census)

241. Headstone

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
THOMAS LAMBERT
WHO DIED OCTOBER 25th 1878
AGED 26 YEARS
"He asketh of Thee,
Thou gave [ ] a Long L[ife ?],
Even For Ever and Ever"
ALSO FLORENCE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT. [ ] [1886]
AGED 8 YEARS

Thomas Lambert, died 1878, Baker lodging with Groombridge the Baker (1871 Census)

242. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE
WIFE OF ALFRED LEWIS
WHO DIED 24th OCTOBER 1899
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO JESSE ALFRED
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th AUGUST 1899
AGED 5 MONTHS
"Thy Will be Done"

Alice Lewis, died 1899, wife of Alfred, Hair Dresser, Cork Street, Eccles (1891 Census and 1913 Kelly's Directory)

243. Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ESTHER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY LINGHAM
WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1885
AGED 64 YEARS
"Life Eternal where unto thee wast Called"
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY LINGHAM
WHO DIED JULY 3rd 1888
AGED 80 YEARS
"I waited patiently for the Lord"
Ps. XLI

Henry Lingham, died 1888, Clockmaker and Publican, "Hammer in Hand" (1851 Census)

244. Marble "Boulders" and Rustic Cross

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LOUISA MARIAN D'ARCY LOGIN
DAUGHTER OF
SIR JOHN SPENCER AND LADY LOGIN
BORN IN THE RESIDENCY, LUCKNOW, INDIA
CHRISTMAS DAY 1846
FELL ASLEEP AT AYLESFORD
MARCH 10th 1909
"The Child of the Just is Blessed after Him"

Louise Login, died 1909 at the "Cedars". Daughter of Sir John, Surgeon and Guardian of last Sikh Maharajah, Duleep Singh, after defeat of the Sikhs in the 1849 Anglo – Sikh War. Sir John was instrumental in the "acquisition" of the Koh-i-noor diamond, now in the Crown Jewels.

245. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD MARSHALL
WHO WAS KILLED APRIL 19th 1888
AGED 48 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in
Death"

His Inquest was reported by the Kent Messenger.
"AYLESFORD THE FATAL ACCIDENT TO MR. MARSHALL.
On Saturday Mr Richard Preston, deputy coroner, held an inquest at the Chequers Inn, to enquire into the circumstances attending the death of Edward Marshall, master carter, who was killed by being wedged between a wall and a van-load of bricks, subsequently, it is believed, being run over.
The accident was brought about by the running away of the deceased's horse. The following evidence was taken at the inquest:
Mrs Marshall, wife of the deceased, and who seemed much affected, said that her husband was 48 years of age. He was a carter, and on Thursday he went to Burham after some bricks. Witness saw him when he started, but saw no more of him until after the accident.
Dr Muirhead practising at Aylesford, deposed that he had examined the deceased and found a number of ribs broken besides other internal injuries. Witness did not know whether his back was broken, as he did not examine it. The injuries he had described were the cause of death.
James Goldsmith, living at Aylesford, proved seeing the accident. He saw the deceased coming down the hill with horse and van. The horse seemed very restive, and witness believed the deceased struck the animal, which caused it to bolt.
When they got down to the bottom of the hill the horse swerved, and the deceased still holding its head, got wedged between the wall and the cart. Witness did not see the van pass over the deceased.
The Coroner having summed up, the jury returned a verdict that the deceased died from injuries accidentally received. Mr Marshall leaves a widow and nine children"

246. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE MARTIN
WHO FELL ASLEEP 27th JANUARY 1898
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO SARAH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th FEBY. 1880 AGED 24 YEARS
"Come unto Me all ye that Labour and
Are Heavy Laden and I will give you Rest"
ALSO GEORGE MARTIN
WHO DIED 4th JANY. 1909 AGED 80 YEARS

George Martin, died 1909, Shepherd at Tottington Cottages (1881 Census)

247. Eroded Headstone, Under Tree, Western Boundary

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN MILLS
WHO DIED 7th NOVEMBER 1877
AGED [77] YEARS
[ ]
[ ]
ANN MILLS
[DIED JANUARY 1880]
[AGED 86 YEARS]

John Mills, died 1877, Gardener (1871 Census) Died at Trinity Hospital, Aylesford

248. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY [OF]
EDMUND MORGA[N]
LATE STATION MASTER
AYLESFORD
DIED JULY 5th 1887
AGED 52 YEARS
"Holy, Holy, Holy God of
Sabboth"

Edmund Morgan, died 1887, Station Master; previously Station Master at Chartham (1881 Census)

249. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN MOUNT
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
SEPTEMBER 2nd 1903
AGED 61 YEARS
"Come unto me all ye that Labour and are
Heavy Laden and I will give you Rest"
Matt xi 28
ALSO JANE
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 7th 1905
AGED 62 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

John Mount, died 1903, a Boarder with George Wyatt in 1881, no occupation listed, Carriage Business ? (Census)

250. Headstone, Under Fir Tree

IN
MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH PEARCH
DIED JULY 29th 1877
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZA ANN VERRALL
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANY. 30Th 1887
AGED 42 YEARS
"They that dwell under His
Shadow shall Return"

Elizabeth Pearch, died 1877?, at West Malling in 1871, Charwoman, single with 2 children (Census)

251. Very Small Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN WILLIAM
PEARSON
WHO WAS DROWNED
JUNE 8th 1887
AGED 4 YEARS

John Pearson, died1887. The Kent Messenger reported his death.
"AYLESFORD AN INQUEST NOT NECESSARY. On Wednesday week a little boy named John Pearson, aged 4½ years, was playing near the Medway, at Mill Hall, Aylesford, when he accidentally fell in and was drowned. Every means was employed to secure the body, but it was not recovered until the following Sunday morning, when it was picked up by a man named Kidwell, near Snodland. An inquest was not deemed necessary."

PERRIN see BRUNTON

252. Headstone

IN
AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
ELIZA PRICE
WHO DIED 10th SEPTEMBER 1881
IN THE 68th YEAR OF HER AGE
"Her End was Peace"

Eliza Price, died 1881, "Householder" at Lime Tree Villa (1881 Census)

253. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
SUSANNAH RING
BORN 17th JANUARY 1818
DIED 30th JUNE 1889
"She Rests from her Labours"

Susannah Ring, died 1889, Domestic Servant at Brookfield House (1881 Census)

254. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
SUSANNAH MARIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY RUSSELL
DIED NOVEMBER 29th 1888
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO ERNEST HENRY
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 22nd 1888
AGED 1 YEAR & 9 MONTHS
ALSO HEDLEY
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 4th 1907
AGED 24 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

Susannah Russell, died 1888, wife of Henry Russell, a Sail Maker of Cork Street, Eccles (1881 Census)
Hedley Russell, died 1907, Labourer at Barge Builders (1901 Census)

255. Pedestals, "Boulders", Anchor and Chain

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY SANDFORD
BORN 11th MARCH 1821 DIED 20th MARCH 1894 AGED 73
"Be ye Ready for in such an Hour as ye think
Not the Son of Man Cometh" Matt xxiv 44

West Side
ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE
MARY ANN SANDFORD
DIED 4th OCTOBER 1924 AGED 83
"At Rest"

Henry Sandford, died 1894, Lime Burner (1882 Kelly's Directory), in 1891 in Union Street, Maidstone living on "Own Means" (Census)

256. Headstone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SMOKER
WHO DIED APRIL 17th 1890
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 10th AUGUST 1898
AGED 77 YEARS

John Smoker, died 1890, Plate Layer at Railway Gate House (1861, 1871 and 1881 Census)

257. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN SQUIRE
WHO DIED 15th JUNE 1872
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO HARRIETT SQUIRE
WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1886
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO EDNA SQUIRE
WHO DIED [ ] JUNE 1885
AGED[8] YEARS
ALSO HARRY SQUIRE
WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1902
AGED 23 YEARS

Harriett Squire, died 1886 wife of below? (1881 Census)

258. Eroded Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE SQUIRE
WHO DIED 27th JANUARY 1913
AGED 71 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"

George Squire, died 1913, Hall Man, Domestic Servant, Preston Hall Cottages (1881 Census)

259. Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH STREETER
DIED FEBY. 3Rd 1889
AGED 78 YEARS
"I waited Patiently for the Lord"

Elizabeth Streeter, died 1889, Dress Maker, mother of John, a Carpenter (1881 Census)

260. Headstone

IN
LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
DIGBY [TA]YLOR
WHO DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1882
AGED 37 YEARS

Digby Taylor, died 1882, Canteen and Grocer, Inn Keeper at Eccles (1881 Census)

VERRALL see PEARCH

261. Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THE CHILDREN OF
SILAS AND LETITIA WAGON
EMMA DIED OCTOBER 18th 1867
AGED 5 MONTHS
JOHN DIED FEBY. 5Th 1870
AGED 17 MONTHS
MAUDE HELEN DIED AUG. 28th 1871
AGED 2 MONTHS
MABLE HILDA DIED SEPT. 7th 1875
AGED 6 MONTHS
WILLIAM LOVELACE DIED AUGT. 30Th 1876
AGED 4 MONTHS
[Eroded Verses]

262. Curbs

South Side
GEORGE WELLS WHO DIED 9th DECEMBER 1908 AGED 73 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ESTHER HIS WIFE WHO DIED 25th MARCH 1925 AGED 82 YEARS

George Wells, died 1908, Brickworks Foreman at Eccles (1901 Census)

WHITE see EASTON

263. Wide Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HUGH LEWIS WILLIAMS
"WILLIE"
THE BELOVED SON OF
WILLIAM JOHN AND HARRIETT WILLIAMS
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS JUNE 22nd 1883
AGED 3 YEARS
"Suffer Little Children to Come unto Me
And Forbid them not, for of Such is the Kingdom
of Heaven"

William Williams, died 1883, son of William, Wine Merchant's Clerk in Lambeth in 1881 (Census) Wife, Harriett born in Bearstead, a daughter born in Aylesford.

264. Very Small Headstone, On Western Boundary

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN WOOLETT
WHO DIED
APRIL 27th 1878
AGED 43 YEARS

John Woollet, died 1878, Bricklayer's Labourer in Maidstone (1871 Census)?

265. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR DAUGHTER
ELIZA WOOLNOUGH
DIED MAY [ ] 1887
AGED 30 YEARS
[Eroded Verse]
ALSO OF WILLIAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 22nd 1889
AGED 14 YEARS

Eliza Woolnough, died 1887, wife of Arthur, Labourer at the "Walnut Tree", Eccles ? (1881 Census)

266. Headstone, Leaning Against Rear of Broad

IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH JANE WYATT
WHO DIED 17th AUGUST 1882
AGED 62 YEARS
"[ ] Courage and He shall Strengthen
Your Heart all ye that Hope in the Lord"
GEORGE WYATT
FELL SLEEP APRIL 19th 1890
AGED 72 YEARS

George Wyatt, died 1890, Carter in 1861; Cab Proprietor, employing 2 men and 6 boys at Mill Hall in 1881 (Census)

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M.I.s of Section F - St Peter & St Paul Church, Aylesford

All that area North of the carpark, pre-1920 graves only

267. Granite Pedestals and Cross

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERICK ALFRED AVARDS
DIED 1st OCTOBER 1928 AGED 53
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERICK JOHN AVARDS [HIS SON ?]
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT
THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME
3rd AUGUST 1916 AGED 24 YEARS

268. Headstone

1914 + 1918
THESE SIX SOLDIERS
DIED IN THE SERVICE
OF THEIR COUNTRY
AND LIE BURIED
IN THIS CHURCHYARD
RIFLEMAN F. J. AVARDS
KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS 3.8. 1916
PRIVATE F. BAKER
ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS 25.2. 1919
CORPORAL J. CUDBY
MONMOUTHSHIRE REGIMENT 6. 6. 1915
LANCE CPL. L. GREEN
MACHINE GUN CORPS 20. 12. 1918
PRIVATE C. GRIGSBY
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT 22. 2. 1915
RIFLEMAN W. T. LOCKE
KING'S LIVERPOOL REGIMENT 5. 10. 1918

BAKER see AVARDS

269. C.W.G.C. Headstone

33365 PRIVATE
M. BARTON
ROYAL DEFENCE CORPS
17th DECEMBER 1918

270. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN COLE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JABEZ COLE
WHO DIED 23rd JANUARY 1912
AGED 61 YEARS
"For Ever with the Lord"
ALSO OF
HER BELOVED HUSBAND
JABEZ COLE
WHO DIED 27th MAY 1923
AGED 74 YEARS
"We cannot, Lord thy Purpose see,
But All is Well that's done by Thee"

Jabez Cole, died 1923, Agricultural Labourer, Brookfield Place (1901 Census)

CUDBY see AVARDS

271. C.W.G.C. Headstone

T2 SR/02236 STAFF SERJT.
H.C. DYER
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS
28th JULY 1917

GREEN see AVARDS

GRIGSBY see AVARDS

272. C.W.G.C. Headstone

51432 PRIVATE
F. L. JOHNSON
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT
27th NOVEMBER 1918 AGE 20
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

273. C.W.G.C. Headstone

T4/174339 PRIVATE
W. JOHNSTONE
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS.
5th NOVEMBER 1918

274. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN LOCKE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 28th 1910
AGED 79 YEARS
"Resting in Peace"
ALSO ANNIE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES RATSCH
WHO DIED MARCH 29th 1911
AGED 30 YEARS
"With Christ which is Far Better"
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 15th 1919
AGED 83 [YEARS]
"Gone but not Forgotten"

John Locke, died 1910, Brickfield Labourer; Cement Labourer (1891 and 1901 Census)
Charles Ratsch, Waiter in Boarding House in Bloomsbury in 1901, Austrian (Census)

LOCKE see AVARDS

275. C.W.G.C. Headstone

53060 PRIVATE
A. MAY
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT
6th JULY 1919 AGE 40

276. C.W.G.C. Headstone

35013 PRIVATE
F. NEALE
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT
24th NOVEMBER 1918

277. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR FATHER AND MOTHER
THOMAS NEBBS
WHO DIED JULY 11th 1917
AGED 82 YEARS
AND HIS WIFE REBECCA
WHO DIED 2nd DEC. 1923
AGED 81 YEARS

Thomas Nebbs, died 1917, Labourer of 16 New Fields in 1881 (Census)

278. C.W.G.C. Headstone

48531 PRIVATE
J. F. POIGNARD
WILTSHIRE REGIMENT
26th NOVEMBER 1918 AGE 33

279. C.W.G.C. Headstone

R/213 SERJEANT
A. E. RUMBELOW DCM
THE RIFLE BRIGADE
21st SEPTEMBER 1918 AGE 39

280. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER
BENJAMIN SKINNER
DIED OCT. 10th 1910
AGED 68 YEARS
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
DIED JULY 26th 1928
AGED 85 YEARS
"Abide With Me"

Benjamin Skinner, died 1910, Agricultural Labourer; Fitter's Labourer, Alma Road, Eccles (1871 and 1901 Census)

281. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MABEL ELIZABETH SMITH
WHO DIED 10th DECEMBER 1914
AGED 32 YEARS
BELOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER

Mabel Smith, died 1914, Servant at Chatham Union (Workhouse) (1901 Census)

282. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE SWAIN
DIED 5th OCTR. 1912
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF
SARAH ANN SWAIN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 25th OCTR. 1912
AGED 73 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

George Swain, died 1912, Brick Labourer of Varne's Street (1901 Census)

283. Headstone

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN W. TOMSETT OF ECCLES
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
3rd MAY 1914 IN HER 75th YEAR
"I saw the Holy City of Jerusalem"
ALSO
EMILY ELIZA DAUGHTER OF
JOHN W. AND ELIZA TOMSETT
WHO DIED DEC. 14th 1924
AGED 56 YEARS
JOHN W. TOMSETT
DIED DEC. 1st 1926 AGED 83 YEARS
"At Rest"

John Tomsett, died 1926, Agricultural Labourer of Tottington Cottages in 1881 (Census)

284. Headstone

IHS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FLORENCE EMILY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JESSE TUPPER
DIED 20th JANUARY 1919
AGED 37 YEARS
"Till we Meet Again"

285. C.W.G.C Headstone

32922 PRIVATE
H. WHEELER
GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT
24th JUNE 1917 AGE 19

286. C.W.G.C. Headstone

17570 LANCE SERJT.
J. WHIDDETT
WILTSHIRE REGIMENT
22nd NOVEMBER 1918 AGE 27
"Gone from us
But not Forgotten"
"Thy Will be Done"

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287. North Chapel. Large Baroque Monument Reaching from Floor to Ceiling,
On a scale more fitting for Westminster Abbey! Probably by John Nost. Central Pedestal, surmounted by an Urn,Drapes held up by two Putti. Sir John Banks stands on the left , bewigged in a semi Roman costume, a pensive Lady Banks, opposite him, and son, Caleb lying between them, propped up on a cushion, also bewigged and in Roman costume.

THE BANKS MONUMENT IN THE NORTH CHAPEL, 1700

MEMORIAE SACRUM
HINC FELICEM EXPECTANT RESURRECTIOREM
JOHANNES BANKS DE AYLESFORD IN COMITATU CANTII BARONETT
UXOR ETIAM EJUS ELIZABETHA, JOHANNIS DETHICK MILITIS
COMITATU NORFOLCIAE OBIN PRAETORIS LONDINENSIS FILIA
NECON FILIUS UTRIUS QUE COMMUNIS CALEB BANKS
MARITUS QUIDEM SED LIBERIS ORBATUS
HIC PRAETEREA NATI SUNT LIBERI QUATUAR
MARTHA,ELIZABETHA ET MARIAM, MARTHA ET JOHANNES EXTINCTUS
QUORUM ALTERA NEMPE ELIZABETHA NUPTA FUIT
HENEAGIO FINCH, HENEAGII COMITIS NOTTINGHAMIAE
SUMUA ANGLIAE CONCELARII FILIO NATU SECUNDO
AUS PICIIS SERENISSIMAE REGINAE ANNAE BARONI DE GERNSEY
MARIA VERO JOHANI SAVILL, JOHANNIS DE METHLEY
IN COMITATU EBORACENSI ARMIGERI FILIO PRIMOGENITO
EXUVIAS DEPOSUERUNT
CALEB BANKS SEPBRIS 13 ANO 1696 AETATIS 37
ELIZABETHA OCTBRIS 21 ANO 1696 AETATUS 59
JOHANNES OCTBRIS 18 ANO 1699 AETATIS 72

Sir John Banks, Baronet, died 1699, born in Maidstone 1627, the son of a prosperous Woollen Draper and former Mayor, he was a Merchant and Financier, he was also a Member of Parliament.
   1644 He entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
   1652 Was part of a business supplying the Navy. This activity brought him into contact with Samuel Pepys, who became a friend.
1654 Married Elizabeth Dethick, daughter of John Dethick, a wealthy London Merchant, who was Lord Mayor in 1655, and knighted by Cromwell in 1656. Soon after, Banks became involved in the East India Company and the Levant Company.
   1654 – 59 M. P. for Maidstone
   1662 Made a Baronet by Charles 11
   In the 1660's Banks prospered supplying the Navy, particularly during the Anglo – Dutch wars.
   1668 Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society
   1669 Became a Director of the East India Company, and was Governor of the Company in 1672 – 4, and in 1683. He was also involved in the Royal African Company, of which he was a deputy Governor in 1674 – 6.
   1670's bought a large, new house in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and carried out much rebuilding on Aylesford Friary, which he had bought earlier.
   1679 – 1690 M. P. for Rochester
   1690 – 1694 M. P. for Queenborough
   1695 – 1698 M. P. for Maidstone.
   Banks seemed very skilled at smoothly adjusting to changing political fortunes, from Republic to Restoration and the changes after the Glorious Revolution of 1688, lending money regardless of political colour.
   His income during the latter part of his life was about £5,000 per annum; his estate was worth about £180,000. He was the first and last Baronet. Most of his wealth passed to daughter Elizabeth and her husband Heneage Finch, who became the first Earl of Aylesford in 1714.

Sir John Banks long P.C.C. Will is dated 22nd November 1697
There is an Indenture, dated 22nd June 1680, between John Banks of the 1st part, Henry Thornhill of the 2nd part, John Knatchbull and Edward Rudge of the 3rd part, concerning his real and personal estate, the Rectory and Parsonage of Northfleet, the glebeland, houses, barns, buildings and tithes of the said Rectory, purchased from Sir John Sydley of St. Cleere, this property to his cousin John Banks for life.
   His Mansion in Aylesford (Friars) and lands called Great Buckland, North Buckland, and properties in Westbere in Maidstone, Hartlip, Burham. Bredhurst, Mears Court, and properties in Aylesford, Ditton, Newhithe, Burham, Maidstone, Boxley, Detling, Bearsted, Rainham, Bredhurst, Borden, Newington, Bobbing, Milton , Rodmersham, Kingsdown, Milsted, Newenden, Hunton, Linton, Farleigh, Marden, Headcorn, , and 2 houses called Homeplace and Ouldhouse, with land in Minster and Borough of Ossenden in Kent, houses and land in Iwade, and other land and property on the Isle of Sheppey; including those held on lease from the Hospital of St. Katherine; also the Advowson of the Rectory of Ditton and fee farm rents, all this to daughter Elizabeth and her husband Heneage Finch, for ever; in default of heirs, then to to his daughter Mary and her husband John Savile, in default of heirs, to his "own right heirs".
   If Elizabeth dies in Banks lifetime, above to Heneage Finch, for life, after Finch dies to Elizabeth's children in specified order. If Mary dies as above, then legacy passes in same manner.
   The Fleet and Fishery at Newenden, held on lease from the Crown, to daughter and son in law Elizabeth and John, also leaseholds held of Dean and Chapter of Rochester, at Marden. Out of latter an annuities of £300 to daughter Elizabeth,
and £100 to cousin John Banks, £10 to cousin Mary Hunt, to cousin Elizabeth Bishopp, £10 to cousin Stephen Grigby, £10 to cousin Thomas Grigby, £10 to Samuel Read, £10 to Rebecca Mee.
   His house in Lincoln s Inn Fields, and properties in the Isle of Thanet, in New and Old Romney, Lydd and elsewhere in Romney Marsh; his farm rents in Essex, Stafford and Derby to the Saviles, same terms as earlier legacy.
   Live and dead stock to the Finches and Saviles.
   Personal estate, in Aylesford house to the Finches, in Lincolns Inn Fields to the Saviles.
   East India stock, silver plate, money, debts shared equally between Finches and Saviles.
   Property in Hinxhill, former inheritance of uncle John Banks, father of cousin John, to the Finches and Saviles, equally.
   His executors are to build 6 houses near his mansion in Maidstone for 6 poor parishioners of Maidstone. Each to have ground room with chimney, and a "little buttery", and one upper room with chimney, also a small individual plot behind each house. The cost from personal estate; also £60 per annum towards maintenance of the poor people and repairs, equally dived among the 6. Residents who are not "orderly and sober" can be removed; the Saviles are to make rules and give preference to his former servants.
   Lands in Isle of Thanet, leased from Dean and Chapter of Canterbury, and from Queen's College, Cambridge,to cousins, John Rudge and Samuel Read, in trust, rents to be distributed as Mary Savile directs. If Mary dies in Banks lifetime then to John Savile, for life; after he dies to his 1st son to reach 21 years, if no son then to daughter.
   Desires to be buried at Aylesford, with wife, son and other children. If he does not make vault in his lifetime in chancel, where wife and son are buried, executors to make one on same ground and lay him with his wife and children, and repair that end of chancel, if needed for the security of the vault. Executors to put up monument, cost not to exceed £400.
   To his sister -------- ? £50. To late servant, James Sherbourne and to each servant in family at time of his death, £50.
   £50 to put out apprentice 6 poor children living in Aylesford. £40 paid to Mayor of Maidstone to distribute to poor of the town.
   The Manor of Rushenden and land near Queenborough, on lease from St. Katherine's Hospital, to the Finches, they to keep lease going for their eldest son, then to his male issue.
   Land and property in Bonnington near Romney Marsh to the Saviles, same condition as above.
   Land in Isle of Sheppey called South Marsh to the Finches.
   Finches and Saviles are joint executors.
   Witnesses: Richard Hoare, John Lily and Henry Hoare

Codicil dated 7th October 1699
To the Finches Manor of Wormseale? in parishes of Bobbing and Newington, purchased from Henry Eve, and land in Maidstone, purchased from Thomas Selby.
   To the Saviles all land in Romney Marsh near Lydd, purchased from -------- Lee.
   Witnesses: John Rudge, James Sherbourne and Martin Tomkins
   Proved 11th December 1699

288.   South Wall of Tower, Classical Marble Tablet , Weeping Willow, Crest, made by Thomas Assiter
              of Maidstone (Recently fallen and broken into pieces, hopefully awaiting restoration) Inscription
              from Transcriber's old notes).

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF WILLIAM BOWLES, ESQ.
OF FITZ HARRIS HOUSE
DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND ROSAMOND SPONG
LATE OF MILL HALL IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th OF JANUARY 1814 AGED 22
ALSO MARY THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED 9th OCT. 1813 AGED 7 WEEKS AND 3 DAYS

289. South Wall of Nave, near Pulpit, Brass Plaque (See Churchyard, Section D)

IN MEMORY OF
HENRY ARTHUR BRASSEY
OF PRESTON HALL
WHO RESTORED THIS CHURCH IN 1878
AND THE TOWER AND BELLS IN 1885
BORN 1840 DIED 1891
ALSO OF HIS WIFE
ANNA HARRIET BRASSEY
BORN 1845 DIED 1898

CHAN see RYCAUT

CHARLES II see RYCAUT

290. Between Chancel and North Chapel, Chest Tomb, Two reclining figures,figures of children on both side,
original colour

SIR THOMAS COLEPEPPER, DIED 1604, AND LADY MARY COLEPEPPER

NORTH SIDE OF THE COLEPEPPER TOMB

HERE LYETH INTOMBED SIR THOMAS COLEPEPPER KNIGHT
BY BLOODE AND DESCENTE DESCENDED OF MANY WORTHYE
ANCESTORS IN HIS LIFETIME FOR HIS WORTH AND DESARTE
BELOVED OF ALL MEN AND IN HIS DEATH AS MUCH LAMENTED &
BEMOANED HE HAD BY DAME MARIE HIS ONLY WIFE AT THE TIME
OF HIS DECEASE THREE SONNES AND TWO DAUGHTERS WHICH
DAME MARIE TO PERFORM HER LAST DUTY IN REMEMBRANCE
OF HER FAITHFUL LOVE TO HER DECEASED HUSBAND AT
HER OWNE COST ERECTED THIS GRATEFUL MONUMENTE
UNDER WHICH HE RESTETH AND BY HIS LIVELY FAITHE
HOPETH A JOYFUL RESURRECTION HE DIED THE 12th OF OCTOBER 1604

Thomas Colepepper, Esq., later Sir, of Preston Hall. P.C.C. Will dated December 1600
   One third of his property in Aylesford, Ditton, East Malling, St. Marie's and Headcorn, and elsewhere in Kent, to eldest son William, for ever.
   Half of the remaining two thirds to his cousin John Tufton, Esq., and Thomas Penister, Esq., his brother in law, during his wife's life, upon trust. The other half to John Tufton and Thomas Peniston, until son William is 21 years. They also to have William's third until he is 21. After William is 21 and after death of his wife, the two thirds to son William and his male heirs, in default of male heirs, to 2nd son Thomas, in default as above, to 3rd son Richard, as above, in default of male heirs, to his own right heirs for ever.
   Thomas Chamberlain of Gray's Inn, Esq., should convey to John Tufton and Thomas Penister, all his property in Morton Pinkney in Northamptonshire, which he has contracted for with Thomas Chamberlain.
   To daughters Mary and Frances £800 each at 18 years; to sons Thomas and Richard £800 each at 21 years.
   If either or both daughters died before 18, their share to sons. If the two sons died before 21, then to son William.
   If his wife is with child at his death, then that child has [ blank ].
   Wife Mary, John Tufton and Thomas Peniston are executors.

Codicil
   Since making his will, his state has altered. He gives full power to surviving executors to sell his land in Morton Pinkney, and as much of the third conveyed to executors as is sufficient to pay his debts and legacies.
   Witnesses: John Marsh, William Godwin, William Watton, mark of John Jenner, and mark of Edward Hall
   Proved 7th November 1604

291. Floor of North Chapel, Close to above. Two brass figures, a Knight in armour and his Lady.
Several brass Crests

HIC JACET JOHES COSINGTON QUI OBIIT SECUNDO DIED MENSIS APRILIS ANNO DMI
MILLIMO CCCCXXVI ET SARRA UXOR EJUS QUORUM ANIMABUS PROPITIETUR DEUS AMEN

292. Brass formerly by Colepepper Tomb (from Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses, 1769)

HERE LYETH THE BODIE OF
HENRY CRISPE FOURTH SON OF
SIR HENRY CRISPE, KNIGHT
HE HAD TO WIFE ANN YE DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS CULLPEPER OF AYLESFORD, ESQ.
HAD ISSUE FYVE SONNES AND ONE DAUGHTER
HE DIED SECOND OF DECEMBER 1594

CULLPEPER see CRISPE

DETHICK see BANKS

DUKE see FINCH

DYKE see MILNER

293. West Wall of Tower, Black and White Classical Tablet

IN THE YEAR 1794 WERE BURIED NEAR THIS
MONUMENT SUSANNAH REBECCA
& JOHN EVELEIGH
ALSO IN 1795, JOHN, IN 1800, JAMES, IN 1803
THOMAS & WILLIAM GEORGE, IN 1805 SUSANNAH
AND IN THE YEAR 1815 WHEN THE VAULT WAS MADE,
CHARLOTTE GEORGINA CHILDREN OF THE REV.
WILLIAM & SUSANNAH EVELEIGH
IN THE YEAR 1830 THE REMAINS OF THE
REV. WILLIAM EVELEIGH LL.B
WERE DEPOSITED IN THE SAME VAULT
HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 29th OF OCTOBER
IN THE 74th YEAR OF HIS AGE HAVING BEEN
38 YEARS VICAR OF THIS PARISH
ALSO IN 1834 WERE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS
OF SUSANNAH EVELEIGH
SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE 19th OF FEBY.
IN THE 69th YEAR OF HER AGE

Rev. William Eveleigh. P.C.C. Will dated 12th October 1829
   Executor to be paid any money in the bank. If not sufficient for funeral and debts, then money can come from his investments in the new 4% annuities. To his wife redeemed? Land Tax of the Vicarage of Aylesford, and interest and produce of funded and other property, for her life, if she does not marry again; with power to give £4,000, part of the 3% Consoles to his daughters.
   To wife effects in his houses for life, except farming utensils, horses and live stock, hop poles and ploughs on the estate, he bought of Mrs Elizabeth Barton of Lamberhurst.
   To eldest son Rev. John Eveleigh, and his heirs, upon condition that he and they permit his wife to have exclusive use of his dwelling house, stable , coach house and home meadow, about 12 acres, for her life.
   To son John, £500 he had borrowed, but not the interest, if any, to his three youngest children, James, Susannah, Jane and William George.
   After his wife's death or remarriage, the whole of the funded property in his name, and all personal estate, except the £4,000, at his wife's disposal, to them in equal shares. His property in the 3½% stock belongs to John Wyndham, Benjamin Winthrop, Martha Winthrop and Fanny Winthrop?
   Wife executor, as long as she does not remarry, if she does remarry, sons Rev. John and Rev. James Eveleigh executors in her stead.
   Witnesses: Robert Rogers, Richard Cossom and Taylor Cossom

Codicil dated 23rd February 1830
Before any division of his funded property, to son John, after his mother's death, £5,000, 3% stock.

Affidavit 20th November 1830
Robert Rogers of Prince's? Hall City of London, Gentleman and Thomas Jennings Foord of same place, Gentleman, sworn. They knew and were well acquainted with Rev. Eveleigh, were familiar with his handwriting and have frequently seen him write. They examined the codicil and affirm it is by Eveleigh.
   Proved 25th November 1830 Administration granted to Widow during her widowhood.
   Note in margin 24th March 1834. Widow has died; administration to 2 sons.

294. North Wall of Nave, Wooden Tablet

FREDERICK JOHN EVERETT
HONORARY CANON AND RURAL DEAN
WAS FROM 1915 TO 1941 THE FAITHFUL
VICAR OF AYLESFORD
THE PARISHIONERS AND OTHER BY WHOM HE WAS
SO GREATLY LOVED HAVE INSTALLED IN THIS CHURCH A
MECHANICAL ORGAN BLOWER TO COMMEMORATE
HIS DEVOTED MINISTRATION IN THE SERVICE OF GOD

295. East Wall of North Chapel, Marble Tablet

NEAR THIS PLACE
LYETH THE BODY OF
SR. ROBT. FAUNCE, KNT.
WHO HAD THREE WIVES
BY WHOM HE HAD 4 SONS
AND 4 DAUGHTERS
SR. ROBERT FAUNCE, KNT.
WAS BURIED FEBRUARY 16th 1715

Sir Robert Faunce, died 1715 (16). P.C.C. Will dated 20th December 1713
   To eldest son George, for ever, properties and lands in St. Nicholas, Rochester, Cliffe, Frindsbury, Newchurch, Stoke, St. Mary's,Allhallows and Higham. George to pay annuity of £35 to his sister Elizabeth.
   To son Duke, properties in Aylesford and Boxley; he to pay sister Margaret annuity of £35.
   To minister of church where he is buried, 10/- per annum, to read prayers each St. Swithin's Day, also 10s per annum for the poor of the parish. The money out of his property in Aylesford, occupied by Thomas Mead.
   To son Robert £500 out of and part of Bond, in which he is obliged to his father; also a gold agate ring which was his uncle Boyses; and his silver "ratling bold"?; plus ½ of his right title and interest in £200 in the Bank of England. Son George to pay this to Robert.
   To sons Robert, Duke and George; and son-in-law Mr Thomas Newland and Mary, his wife; and to daughters Elizabeth and Margaret; and son in law Mr Robert Cart, ; and all grandchildren, a gold guinea to buy a ring.
   Residue to son George, who is executor.
   Witnesses: Robert Morris, Christopher Fullagar and Samuel Fullagar.
   Proved 14th May 1716

296. North Chapel floor by Colepepper Tomb, Rectangular Black Marble

HERE LIETH THOMAS FINCH ONLY SONN OF
ANTHONY FINCH OF COPTREE, GENT. BY
ANN HIS WIFE DAUGHT. OF THOMAS DUKE OF
COSINGTON ESQ. HEE DIED 29th OF AUG.
1629

297. Base of Brass Eagle Lectern

IN MEMORY OF THE HON. GEORGINA FINCH AGED 21 YEARS APRIL 12th 1874

FINCH see BANKS

FOWLE see WARD

GOODMAN see WARD

JAMES II see RYCAUT

KUPRIOGLY, VIZIER see RYCAUT

298. North Wall of Tower, Double Gothic Arch, Red Marble Columns

IN
MEMORY OF
EDWARD GARRET MARSH M.A.
FORMERLY FELLOW AND TUTOR OF
ORIEL COLLEGE, OXFORD
CANON OF SOUTHWELL AND FOR 21 YEARS
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
BORN AT SALISBURY FEBY. 8Th 1783
AND DIED AT AYLESFORD SEPTEMBER 20th 1862
"I know in Whom I have Believed"
2 Timothy 1 42
ALSO OF
LYDIA MARSH HIS WIFE
BORN AT PORTSEA JANUARY 17th 1788
DIED AYLESFORD DEC. 1st 1859
"Of a Meek and Quiet Spirit, which is, in
The Sight of God, of Great Price"
1 Peter 111 4IN
MEMORY OF
THOMAS HENRY MARSH
(OF LINCOLNS INN)
BARRISTER AT LAW THEIR THIRD SON
BORN AT HAMPSTEAD MAY 31st 1824
DIED AT AYLESFORD MARCH 14th 1852
"Blessed are the Pure in Heart for
They shall see God"
Matthew v8
ALSO OF
JOSEPH SAMUEL MARSH
THEIR YOUNGEST SON
BORN AT HAMPSTEAD JANUARY 22nd 1826
DIED AT AYLESFORD JANUARY 17th 1847
"Surely I come quickly,
Amen, even so, Come Lord Jesus"

"In Hope of Eternal Life, which God, who cannot lie, Promised before the World Began"

299. North Wall, North Chapel, Classical Tablet

BENEATH
THIS MARBLE
ARE INTERRED THE REMAINS OF
THE REVEREND JOSEPH MILNER D.D.
OF PRESTON HALL IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY THE 26th 1784
AGED 54 YEARS
BENEATH
ALSO ARE INTERRED THE REMAINS OF SARAH HIS WIFE
SHE DIED SEPTEMBER THE 27th 1803
AGED 72 YEARS

Rev. Joseph Milner, died 1784. P.C.C. Will dated 25th March 1784
   (Milner was formerly Joseph Butler, he changed his name to Milner, in order to inherit the Preston Hall estate, which had come to the Milners through marriage with the Colepeper's heiress.)
   Property, farm and lands in Horsforth in Guisley, Yorkshire, occupied by William Hague; property in Bradford,occupied by Joseph Priestly, subject to the estate for life of his uncle, Mr Benjamin Butler; lands in Horton Lane in Bradford, once occupied by Thomas Hardcastle, now occupied by Priestly, to his children, in default of children, to niece Mary Cotton, for ever, this in lieu of money which he saved for her out of an allowance ordered by the Court of Chancery, for the maintenance of her brother Charles.
   All his freeholds and leaseholds which wife, Sarah possessed before their marriage, conveyed to him before marriage, to wife Sarah, for life, after her death, to their children, in default of children, to Sarah, for ever.
   His property in Kent to his children, in default, to sister Mary Cotton, during her and his wife's life. An annuity of £50 from his Kent property, to wife Sarah, for life; after her death, to sister Mary Cotton, for life; after her death, to Rev. Samuel Denne of Wilmington for term of 500 years; after to heirs of nephew,Charles Cotton, in default, to heirs of Mary Cotton, in default, then to Rev. Samuel Denne and heirs, upon trust.
   If niece Mary Cotton lives to 21 or is married, or after death of his wife and sister, then by sale or mortgage, £4,000 to be raised from his property to pay to niece Mary at 21 or day of marriage.
   Interest for maintenance and education of niece Mary.
   Executor can fell timber if it is ready to repair properties and fencing, etc., no timber which can improve can be felled.
   Wife to have plate, linen, china books, pictures, household goods and furniture for life. After her death, to his nephew Charles Cotton. Executor to make inventory, copy to Charles. To poor of Aylesford £20, poor of Ditton £10, poor of Burham £10.
   Residue of money , etc., to any children he may leave. Interest to their maintenance and education. If all died under 21,or unmarried, the residue as follows, sister Mary Cotton, £100, niece Mary Cotton, £100, uncle Rev. Butler, £100, wife's sister, Mrs Elizabeth Belcher £50, godson Nathaniel John Luck ? £50
   Residue and interest to wife Sarah, who is executor.
   Witnesses: Charlotte Belcher, Eliza Thomson and A. H. Dyne
   Proved 28th August 1784

Sarah Milner, died 1803 P.C.C. Will dated 20th October 1791
   Wishes to be buried near her husband in Aylesford church.
   To late servant, Elizabeth Keeble, £20. Executor is not to put servants in mourning. To cousin Mrs Frances Champneys £50, friend Rev. Samuel Denne £50, cousin Miss Harriet Burt £20, late husband's niece Mary Atkinson 2 guineas "to buy a ring to wear in remembrance of me"
   To Mary Atkinson £600, late husband's nephew, Charles Milner Esq., £1,000 to be paid 6 months after death of sister Elizabeth Belcher.
   All money, debts, goods and personal estate to Elizabeth Belcher. All her properties (charged with the legacies of £600 and £1,000), to Elizabeth Belcher, for ever, she is also executor.
   Witnesses: Sophia Holworthy, John Teesbrook and A. H. Dyne

Codicil
To Elizabeth Belcher 4 silver candlesticks and 4 dozen, 4 pronged silver, spoon handled forks, bought with her own money.

Codicil
Executor to give William Hickhurst, Mary Mauder and Elizabeth Hinear, £10 each in lieu of mourning, if in her service at time of her death; all other servants £5 each in lieu of mourning.
   Proved 8th June 180

300. South Tower Wall, Classical Tablet

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES MILNER ESQ.
OF PRESTON HALL IN THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JAN. 7th 1836 AGED 72 YEARS
AND OF HARRIET HIS WIFE
THIRD DAUGHTER OF
SIR JOHN DIXON DYKE, BART.
OF LULLINGSTONE CASTLE IN THIS COUNTY
WHO DIED AUGUST 1808
THEY HAD ISSUE
HARRIET PHILADELPHIA
BORN DECEMBER 6th 1792 DIED JUNE 27th 1793
CHARLES JOSEPH
BORN AUGUST 10th 1796 DIED SEPTEMBER 6th 1796
MARY ANN
BORN MARCH 13th 1799 DIED JUNE 5th 1836
HARRIET SARAH
BORN SEPTEMBER 19th 1800 DIED MAY 31st 1802
CHARLES
BORN SEPTEMBER 16th 1801 DIED SEPTEMBER 19th 1844
JOHN
BORN FEBRUARY 4th 1804 DIED OCTOBER 6th 1846
CAROLINE ELIZABETH
BORN JULY 2nd 1802 DIED JANUARY 28th 1843
HENRY ROBERT A LIEUTENANT GENERAL IN HER MAJESTY'S 94th REGIMENT
LAST SURVIVOR OF HIS FAMILY
HAS ERECTED THIS MONUMENT AS A TRIBUTE
OF AFFECTION TO THEIR MEMORY

301. Plain Classical Tablet Below Above

THIS TABLET IS ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY ROBERT MILNER MAJOR GENERAL IN THE ARMY
AND FORMERLY LIEUTENANT COLONEL OF HER MAJESTY'S 94th REGIMENT
HE WAS THE YOUNGEST AND LAST SURVIVING SON OF THE LATE CHARLES MILNER ESQ.
OF PRESTON HALL IN THIS PARISH BY HARRIET HIS WIFE
THE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE SIR JOHN DIXON DYKE, BART.
OF LULLINGSTONE CASTLE IN THIS COUNTY
HE WAS BORN AT PRESTON HALL ON THE 29th DAY OF JANUARY 1805
AND DIED AT PLYMOUTH ON THE 14th DAY OF JANUARY 1855
IN THE 50th YEAR OF HIS AGE
MAJOR GENERAL MILNER ENTERED THE ARMY ON THE 7th OF FEBRUARY 1822
HE JOINED THE 94th REGIMENT IN 1828 AND FROM THAT PERIOD
SERVED UNINTERRUPTEDLY WITH IT IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
CEYLON AND EAST INDIES
UNTIL THE RETURN OF THE REGIMENT FROM MADRAS IN JUNE 1854
HE COMMANDED THE REGIMENT FOR 14 YEARS
AND WAS EMPLOYED ON THE STAFF OF THE MADRAS ARMY FOR 5 YEARS
AS BRIGADIER COMMANDING AT ADEN, CANNANORE AND BANGALORE
HIS BROTHER OFFICERS TESTIFY TO THE MANY ESTIMABLE QUALITIES
OF THEIR LATE COMMANDING OFFICER AND FRIEND BY UNITING WITH HIS RELATIVES
IN DEDICATING THIS TABLET TO HIS MEMORY

Henry Milner, Soldier, died 1855 P.C.C. Will dated 19th August 1848
   John Dyke, Esq., of Sittingbourne , Rev. Lambert Blackwell Larking, Vicar of Ryarsh, executors. Officer in Command of his Regiment at time of his death, executor in India.
   To executors at home, all his estate, on trust, to sell and invest, after funeral costs, etc., in Government Stocks for nephew, -------- Peterson, only son of late sister Caroline, until he is 21. Interest for his maintenance and education.
The advowson of the parish church of Burham and all other real estate to John Dyke and Francis Hart Dyke of Doctors Common, London, upon trust for nephew. They to receive his rents for nephew's maintenance and education.
   Witnesses: H. Sykes, Lieut. 94th Regiment and William Gilham, Preston Hall, Aylesford

Codicil dated 14th January 1855
Now a Major General at Plymouth. Within 6 months of his death, executors to pay cousins, Laura Phelps, wife of Rev. Thomas Phelps and Philadelphia Mackenzie wife of Rev. James Mackenzie £500, for their benefit and not husbands.
   To "trusty servant" William Gilham £50; to Thomasine Saunders and Eliza Tallin, his nurses during his sickness, £5 each. Rest of will confirmed
   Witnesses: H. H. Fiske, Captain H.M. South Devon Militia and John Hale Fudge, Surgeon, Plymouth
   Proved 12th February 1855

ROBSON see SEDLEY

302. North Wall of Tower, Classical Pedimented Tablet with Columns and Crest

EPITAPHIUM
HERE LIETH YE BODY OF SR. PAUL RYCAUT KT. YE
TENTH & YOUNGEST SON OF SR. PETER RYCAUT BY
DAME MARY HIS WIFE WITHOUT YE INTERPOSITION OF A
DAUGHTER WHO AFTER MANY YEARS TRAVELL IN FORREIGN
PARTS IN ASIA, AFFRICA AND EUROPE & AFTER SEVERALL
PUBLICQUE OFFICES PERFORMED BY HIM AS SECRETARY
TO YE EARL OF WINCHELSEA, AMBASSADOE EXTRAORDIN
NARY FROM KING CHARLES YE SECOND TO SULTAN
MAHOMET CHAN YE 4th IN WCH. & IN 2 VOYAGES
FROM CONSTANTINOPLE TO LONDON & BACK AGAIN
ONE OF WCH. WAS PERFORMED BY LAND THRO HUNGARY
& WHERE HE REMAINED SOMETIME IN YE TURKISH CAMP
WITH YE GREAT AND FAMOUS VIZIER KUPRIOGLY FOR
PUBLICK AFFAIRS OF YE ENGLISH NATION IN WCH. HE PASSED
SEVEN YEARS AFTER WCH. HE WAS MADE CONSUL FOR YE
ENGLISH NATION AT SMYRNA WHERE BEING EXERCISED
THAT OFFICE YE SPACE OF ABOUT ELEVEN YEARS TO THE
GREAT AND INTIRE SATISFACTION OF THE TURKEY COMPANY
HE OBTAINED A LICENSE AT HIS OWN MOTION AND DESIRE
TO RETURN TO ENGLAND WHERE HAVING LIVED YE SPACE
OF SEVEN YEARS IN HONOUR & GOOD ESTEEM AS ALSO
IN PEACE & PLENTY HE WAS IN YE REIGN OF KING
JAMES YE SECOND CALLED BY YE EARL OF CLARENDON
LORD LIEUTENANT OF IRELAND TO BE HIS PRINCIPAL
SECRETARY FOR YE PROVINCE OF LEMSTER & CONNAUGHT
ALSO BY YE SAID KING JAMES TO BE ONE OF HIS PRIVY
COUNCIL OF IRELAND & JUDGE OF YE HIGH COURT
OD ADMIRALTY IN WHICH HE REMAINED UNTIL YE GREAT
REVOLUTION IN ENGLAND AND IRELAND AT WCH. TIME
HE WAS EMPLOYED BY KING WILLIAM YE THIRD IN QUALITY
OF HIS RESIDENT WITH YE HANS TOWNS
IN YE LOWER SAXONY NAMELY HAMBURG, LUBECK & BREMEN
WHERE BEING CONTINUED YE
SPACE OF MORE THAN TEN
YEARS TO YE SATISFACTION OF ALL THAT KNEW HIM AS WELL
TO THE SENATORS OF THOSE REPUBLICS AS ALSO TO YE GOVE-
RMENTS THEREOF & TO YE COMPANY OF ENGLISH MERCHANTS
RESIDING THERE & HAVING WRITTEN SEVERALL BOOKS
WHICH ARE NOW EXTANT
HE DYED THE 16th OF NOVBER. 1700 AGED 72
AND ACCORDING TO HIS DESIER LYES INTERR'D NEAR
THE BODYS OF HIS FATHER AND MOTHER
REQUISCAT IN PACE AMEN

303. North Wall of Tower, Brass Plaque in Wooden Frame

HERE LYETH THE BODIE OF PATRICKE SAVAGE SOMETYMES
COOK TO THE RIGHT WORLL. SR. WILLIAM SEDLEY, KNT.
AND BARONET DECEASED WHO HATH GIVEN TO THE POORE
OF THIS PISHE. LX POWNDES TO BE EMPLOYED AT THE DIS
CRETION OF THE MINISTER & CHURCH WARDENES OF THIS
PISHE. FOR THR TYME BEING FOR A POORE STOCK FOR THE
MOST COMFORTABLE RELEIFE OF THE POORE HERE & ALSO
HAS GIVEN TOWARDS THE REPARACONS OF THIS CHURCH X
POUNDS TOWARDS THE INLAYING OF THE COMMUNION
CUP OF THIS PISHE. XX SHILLINGES & TOWARDS A COMMUNION
CLATH HERE VI SHILLINGES & VIII PENCE HE WAS BORNE
IN IRELAND & DIED HERE IN AILESFORD THE SECOND
DAYE OF MAYE ANNO DOMINI 1625 ETATIS 57

Patrick Savage, Cook, died 1625. P.C.C. Will dated 10th May 1624
   £60 to the poor of Aylesford
   £5 for a tombstone or "suchlike monument or memorial of me by the name of Patrick Savage sometyme Cook to the late S. William Sedly to bee layed and sett over my body and bee buryed neere Mr Houlden in the church of Aylesford, aforesaid, and to bee engraved upon stone or memoriall of my gift given to Aylesford parish".
   £5 for cost of burial.
   To each of the brethren of Sir William Sedly's hospital, 5s; to the hospital £7.
   To Margaret Kryer, "my ladie's late servant" and Christian, Mrs Herdon's kinswoman, his household goods, or else the £4 between them if the goods not delivered.
   Towards the "larginge and betteringe of the communion cup in Aylesford", 20s; towards a communion cloth 6s 8d; for repair of church, £10.
   To Mr Smith of Aylesford to preach at his funeral 20s. To Margaret, my country woman, widow in Maidstone, 40s.
   To "loving friend" John May, Scrivener, of St. Sepulchre, London, 40/-; to Thomas ------- son of George -------- Cook to Mr Culpepper 40s; to "longe" Susan at Mr Culpepper's 20s, for a ring.
   To aforesaid Margaret Fryer £5; to Henry Austin son of neighbour ------------ Austin £10; to Rowland Colyon, one of his Matie's servants 40s; to Mr William Manly and his wife, of Aylesford, 20s each, for a ring ; to Richard Roffe, servant to Sir John Sedly, £5; to Elizabeth Shewsmith wife of Edward Soman, sometime servant to Mr William Sedly, 20s; to "my fellow" Johnson Taylor late of Chancery Lane, 40s; to Lawrence Flaggin of Aylesford £3 and his clothes; to his friend Savage of Boar's Head, Fleet Street, 40s.
   To "ye woman that shall looke to mee and attend mee in my sickness" 20s.
   To executors £10 each; to poor of Aylesford rest of estate.
   Mr Robert Mathewes, one of his Maj. Servants and William Manly, servant to Rt. Hon. Sir John Sedly, executors.
   Signs with mark
   Witnesses: Benjamin Rowlins, Tallow Chandler and Richard Hawes, servant to John May, Scrivener
   Proved 24th May 1624

304. Brass Formerly by Chancel Step, From Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses, 1769 (Not Seen)

HERE LYETH JOHN SAVELL, GENTLEMAN
SUTYME SARVANT TO SIR THOMAS WIAT, KNIGHT
WHICH DECESSED THE XXIX DAY OF MARCHE
ANO. DNI. MDXLV
ON WHOSE SOULE JHU. HAVE MERCY

SAVILL see BANKS

SEDLEY see SAVAGE

305. West Tower Wall, Oval Tablet

ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THIS CHURCH
ARE DEPOSITED IN A VAULT THE REMAINS OF
Mr. JOHN SPONG – WHO AFTER AN EXEMPLARY
AND WELL SPENT LIFE AT THE LITTLE HAMLET OF MILL HALL
IN THIS PARISH DIED JANUARY 21st 1815
AGED 64 YEARS
UNIVERSALLY RESPECTED
AND ESTEEMED
ALSO ROSAMOND HIS WIFE WHO DIED
ON THE SAME DAY OF THE SAME MONTH 1840
AGED 92 YEARS
"Orta Carole Rege"

SPONG see BOWLES

306. North Wall of Tower, Classical Tablet

TO THE MEMORY OF THE REV. WILLIAM TOLBUTT STAINES M.A.
FORMERLY FELLOW OF QUEEN'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE
AND FOR UPWARDS OF EIGHT YEARS
WAS VICAR OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED SEPT. 24th 1840
IN THE 55th YEAR OF HIS AGE
HIS CLEAR JUDGMENT, WELL STORED MIND
AND PIOUS AND DEVOTED SPIRIT
RENDERED HIM A BRIGHT EXAMPLE AS A CHRISTIAN MINISTER
AND HE HAS LEFT BEHIND HIM A NAME
WHICH WILL EVER BE CHERISHED
WITH AFFECTION AND RESPECT
NOT ONLY BY HIS RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
BUT BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM AND COULD APPRECIATE
THE REAL EXCELLENCE OF HIS CHARACTER

Rev. William Tolbutt Staines, P.C.C. Will dated 30th May 1840
   Richard Halford of Canterbury, Rev. George Harker, Vicar of St. Nicholas, Rochester and brother Richard Staines of Strafford, Essex, Surgeon, executors.
   To the first two executors £50 each.
   To wife Jane household goods as she may choose and interest of £2,400 part of £4,065 in Bank of England annuities.
   Remaining £1, 665 and reversion of remaining £2,400 to brother Richard, who is residuary legatee.
   To niece Ann Eteson of Knareborough £120, 3% consolidated annuities. Nothing in his will intended to alter marriage settlement.
   Witnesses: Samuel Powell, Junior, of Knaresborough, Solicitor, Watson King, his Clerk

Affidavit dated 31st October 1840
Samuel Powell sworn that deceased signed will in his presence and that of his clerk.
   Proved 2nd November 1840

307. Ledger, Now Hidden, (From Account by Rev. Staines, 1838)

IN MEMORY OF
ANN THE WIFE OF
AUGUSTINE TAYLOR
DAUGHTER OF
EDWARD & JANE BALDOCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOV. 19th 1753
AGED 41 YEARS
LIKEWISE THE SAME
AUGUSTINE TAYLOR
WHO DIED THE 2nd DAY OF MAY 1785
IN THE 71st YEAR OF HIS AGE

BALDOCK see TAYLOR

308. Ledger, As Above

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
JOHN TAYLOR
OF THIS PARISH, YEOMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 7th 1733
AGED 49 YEARS
HERE ALSO LIETH THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH TAYLOR HIS WIFE
WHO DIED AUG. 5th 1741
AGED 57 YEARS
HE LEFT FIVE SONS
JOHN, AUGUSTINE, THOMAS,
ROBERT AND [ ? ]

John Taylor, died 1733, Yeoman.
Inventory:
   Goods in his house and farm at Aylesford, and Castle Farm at Allington. Includes, 3 Quarry Carts, 6 Quarry Horses, Quarry Tools; 1 Barge, 1 Lighter.
   Total £1,152 17s 1d
   Appraised by John Taylor, Augustine Taylor and George Peckham, (Yeoman of Burham).

309. West Wall of Tower, Classical Tablet with Columns, Drapes, Skull and Crest

A.D MDCCII
LAPIDEM HUNC MARMOREAM POSUIT
THOMAS TILSON HUJUS ECCLESIAE
ANNOS TRIGINTA SEX VICARIUS
JOANNAE PIAM IN MEMORIAM
CONJUJIS SUAE MERITO DILECTAE
EX QUE SEPTEM LIBERAE GENUIT QUINQUS EORUM SUNT SUPOSTITES
THOMAS TRIUM FILIORUM UNICUE
SARAH, ELIZABETHA, MARIA, MARTHA
OBIIT CHARISIMA AUG. 28th 1680
OBIIT IPSE JULY 24th 1702
AETAT 61

Rev. Thomas Tilson, died 1702 Rochester Will in his own hand, dated 19th July 1698
   To wife Elizabeth, annuity of £20 out of Forstal Farm, by the tenant, allowing for taxes and repairs, according to marriage contract.
   Also all money in hands of her brothers Sir Henry Selby and Thomas Selby.
   To son Thomas his study of books and rest of study, except silver and gold; best silver tankard, silver salver, silver casters, 2 of best spoons, best suit of Damask linen, for ever.
    Also to son Thomas, all lands, on conditions he pays following legacies.
   £100 to son in law George Luce of St. Margaret, Westminster, according to marriage covenant.
   £150 to daughters Elizabeth, Mary and Martha. They also get all ready money and plate, remaining; debts, bills, bonds, mortgages, household stuff and personal estate, equally. They are joint executors. Desires to be buried near "my dear wife Joane, their mother"
   Witnesses: Mary Selby, Hannah Martin and Daniel Woodham
   Inventory by George Luce and Daniel Woodham, total £113

310. Classical Wall Tablet , Next to Above

INFRA LAPIDEM MARMOREUM
IN HOC VESTBULAR JACET
THOMAS TILSON A.M.
OLIM AULAE CATHERINE APUD CANTABRIGIENSES
SOCIUS NECNON RECTOR DE DITTON
ET HUJUS ECCLESIAE VICARIUS
PER ANNOS 47 OBT. 12th FEB, 1749
AETAT 76
TWO VICARS FATHER AND SON
FROM A.D. 1666 TO A.D. 1749 - 83 YEARS
REVD. THOS. TILSON DIED A.D. 1702 AGED 61 - 36 YEARS
REVD. THOS. TILSON DIED A.D. 1749 AGED 76 - 47 YEARS
----
83
----

Rev. Thomas Tilson, died 1749 (50) dated 16th January 1749 (50)
   Wishes to buried in porch under black marble stone "by me laid there from north to south"
   To Rev. Edward Cranch, Curate of East Farleigh, £100, in trust,the interest for Cranch's wife, for life. After her death to God daughter Sarah Cranch. To Mary Birch a daughter of Rev. Samuel Birch, late of Wouldham £200. To Robert Pleydell of Aylesford, Surgeon, £200, in trust, for his daughter Elizabeth.
   To Right Honourable Earl of Aylesford, such pictures as he may like, in the Outward Parlour of his house.
   To former servant and good friend, Elioner Fowle, £20; to Sarah Clark, widow of Aylesford, annuity of £5. To each servant with him at his death 40s.
   He has lent William Tanner, living at the Castle (an Inn?) at Maidstone, £20 at the request of his sister in law the late Mary Apps, now the wife of ----------- Steward, the debt to Mary Steward.
   To poor of Ditton £100, the Minister and Churchwardens to invest and buy wood and corn , distributed on All Saints Day and Feast of Purification of Virgin Mary, every year, to "industrious poor" as they think fit.
   To Edward Cranch and Samuel Birch of Chatham, Surgeon, son of Samuel, deceased, his property adjoining the Vicarage House of Aylesford. They are executors, residue divided among them.
   Witnesses; James Lake, William Stevens and Samuel Fullagar

Codicil dated 7th February 1749 (50)
Confirms £200 to Robert Pleydell because this was inserted before he signed, wishes to avoid confusion or dispute.
   Witnesses: John Barnett and Samuel Fullagar
   Proved 14th February 1749 (50)

311. South Wall of Nave, Brass Plaque

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LUCY BLANCHE VAUX
WIFE OF THE REV. GEORGE BOWYER VAUX
SOMETIME VICAR OF THIS PARISH
DIED MARCH 14th 1902 AGED 41
BURIED AT GAINSBOROUGH
LINCOLNSHIRE
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY MEMBERS
OF HER BIBLE CLASS MOTHERS' MEETING
AND OTHER FRIENDS AT AYLESFORD
R.I.P.

312. South Side Chancel Arch, Marble Tablet

SILAS WAGON
BORN 1843 – DIED 1924
CHURCHWARDEN 1895 – 1924
DURING A LONG LIFESPENT WHOLLY IN
THIS PARISH HE DEVOTED HIMSELF TO
PUBLIC SERVICE AND FILLED MANY
OFFICES WITH ABILITY AND HONOUR
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY MEMBERS
OF HIS FAMILY AND BY HIS
FELLOW PARISHIONERS IN TOKEN OF
THEIR RESPECT

313. South Wall of Tower, Classical Pedimented Tablet

HERE LIETH INTERRED THE BODY OF
THOMAS WARD
LATE OF MILL HALL IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 10th FEB. 1741
IN THE 64th YEAR OF HIS AGE
BY HIS FIRST WIFE MARY DAUGHTER OF
JOHN FOWLE OF CHART SUTTON HE HAD
ISSUE SIX SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER THREE OF WHICH
SURVIVE, VIZ. JOHN, DANIEL AND SAMUEL
HE AFTERWARDS MARRIED CATHERINE
DAUGHTER OF EDWARD GOODMAN AND
WIDOW OF JOHN LAKE OF THIS PARISH BY
WHOM HE HAD ONE SON WHO DIED AN
INFANT THE SAID CATHERINE
SURVIVED HIM

Thomas Ward, Hoyman of Mill Hall,died 1740 (41) P.C.C. Will dated 5th January 1740 (41)
   To wife Catherine £200
   To nieces, 2 daughters* of William Downard (Downer), £50 each. If one or both died before 21, money to benefit of executor.
   To sister Douglas, annuity of £10 from his freeholds and leaseholds.
   To son Samuel annuity of £30 , as above. The annuities to be paid at the Guildhall, Rochester, on usual feast days.
   If they try to mortgage or sell the annuities the legacies are void.
   To Samuel, £15 for mourning; to his brother Richard, £10; to sister Carroon £10. All property, land , warehouses, wharfs and storehouses in Kent or elsewhere to sons John and Daniel, equally, for ever.
   Residue, ready money, goods, stock, leases, household stuff and all personal estate to sons John and Daniel, they joint executors.
   Witnesses: Margaret Fowle, Robert Pleydell and Francis Moyse
   Proved 2nd March 1740 (41)
   (* Daughter Elizabeth , later Elizabeth Skillett, see below)

314. Classical Tablet, Close to Above

Mr JOHN WARD
DIED AUGUST THE 10th 1772
AGED 67 years
Mr DANIEL WARD
DIED OCTOBER THE 4th 1785
IN THE 76th YEAR OF HIS AGE

Daniel Ward, Hoyman, died 1785. P.C.C. Will dated 13th January 1785
   To Susanna Douglass of Newcastle, widow of late cousin Robert Douglass, annuity of £20, from properties given to cousin John Spong. Annuity to be paid at Ward's house at Mill Hall. She not to sell or mortgage annuity, if she does, it is void.
   To Mary Phillips, widow, who lives with him, 6s per week for life, conditions as above. Executor to pay rent for her accommodation , not exceeding £3 per annum, plus 2 chaldrons of coal and 50 fagots each year for life, also bed and sheets and other furniture "whereon Thomas Crouch now lies in my dwelling house" executor to furnish Mary's room.
   To children of late cousin Elizabeth Skillett, William, Daniel Ward, John and Elizabeth*, £300 each .
   To Frances wife of Edward Patrick, another of Elizabeth Skillett's daughters, £200.
   Forgives and releases cousin John Bert from debt of 6 guineas. To John and William Bent, £300 each. To Benjamin Morris of Chatham and to his sister Frances, wife of Daniel Rowley, £300 each. To Elizabeth wife of John Wilson of Aylesford, £300, if she dies in testators lifetime, to her children, John, Mary, Sarah and Benjamin.
   To the 6 children of Mary late wife of George Phillips, of Chatham , George, Benjamin, Mary, Frances, Ann and Sarah, £300 shared equally.
   To cousin Robert Douglass £300. To 2 daughters of cousin Richard Fowle, by his first wife, £50 each. To cousin Easter Ann Fowle, £50 To William, Ambrose, Stephen and Daniel Spong, sons of his cousin William Spong of St. Margaret's, Rochester,£300.
   He forgives cousin Robert Douglass any debts owed him.
   To cousin Mary wife of Robert Berrisford, £300
   To Elizabeth Haven, Mary, Ann and Martha Spong, daughters of cousin William, £250 each. To Thomas Crouch the Younger who lives with him, £300. House and farm in Egerton occupied by Francis Fowle, to my tenant, the said Francis Fowle**, for ever. He charges properties given to cousin John Spong with above legacies in case there is insufficient in personal estate to pay them.
   All other property to cousin John Spong son of William Spong of St. Margaret's who lives at Mill Hall and assists him in his business, for ever. Residue to John Spong, who is sole executor.
   Witnesses: Edward Startup, John Taylor and A. H. Diprose
   Proved 19th October 1785

(* Cousins of the transcriber's 4x great grand mother, Sally Skillett, later Williams)
(** Brother of the transcriber's 4x great grand mother, Abigail Fowle, later Pye)

WIAT see SAVELL

WILLIAM III see RYCAUT

315. South Wall, Chancel, Brass Plaque

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF HUBERT WITHERBY SECOND
SON OF ARTHUR WITHERBY AND ISABELLA HIS WIFE WHO DIED IN FAITH
AT MELBOURNE A.D. 1875 IN THE NINETEENTH YEAR OF HIS AGE
AND THERE RESTS IN HOPE OF A JOYFUL RESURRECTION

316. South Wall, Chancel, Brass Plaque

"God is Love and he that dwelleth in
Love dwelleth in God and God in him"
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES MALCOLM WOOD C.B.
LATE OF COBDOWN, DITTON
BORN NOV. 1st 1846
DIED
FEB. 19th 1915

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Monumental Inscriptions of St Michael's Church, East Peckham

Monumental Inscriptions of St Michael's Church, East Peckham recorded by Sharon Lawrence & Jacqueline Sergeant.

St Michael's Church, East Peckham front the south - March 2015

1. ‘Search the Scriptures’, This stone is a tribute to – Respect – To the memory of Richard BURBRIDGE. Who during many years service was generally esteemed for his piety and faithfulness. Died April 23rd 1864 aged 61 years.

2.

Stephen Walter BOORMAN

Sacred – To the memory of Stephen Walter BOORMAN, son of Thomas and Mary Ann Boorman of this parish who departed this life on the 20th November 1846 in the 23rd year of his age. Also of Margaret Ann Boorman their daughter who departed this life on the 26th March 1829 aged 12 months.

3.

Thomas Hugh BOORMAN

Sacred – To the memory of Thomas Hugh BOORMAN, eldest son of Thomas and Mary Boorman, formerly of this parish, who died suddenly of pulmonary apoplexy on 7th July 1856 aged 31 leaving a bereaved widow and three infant sons to deplore the loss of a most affectionate husband and fond father. "Watch therefore for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come ‘M??? ???.

4. In loving memory of Phillpi Wood LOOSEMORE, M.A., vicar of this parish died January 10th 1911 aged 79. "I have kept the faith"

5. Here lieth the body of Ernest Aden HENHAM son of M.A. and Aden Henham at Grove House in this parish who died March 22nd 1853 aged 6 months.

6. In memory of John BATES of this parish who departed this life March 17th 1819 aged 56 years. Left issue one seven and four daughters (viz) John, William, Hane? Edward, Thomas, Alexander, Alfred, Sarah, Mary, Eliza and Beston.

7. In memory of Sarah, wife of John BATES of this parish who departed this life Feb 2nd 1802 aged 36 years. Left issue two sons and two daughters viz John, William, Sarah and Mary.

8. In memory of William BATES who died 23rd August 1790 aged 23 years. (son of nos. 6 & 7)

9. – Sacred – To the memory of John BATES late of this parish who died Nov 7th 1839 age 57 years. Left issue three children viz Sarah, Harriet Elizabeth, John and Ann. (Son of nos. 6 & 7)

10. Here lieth the bodies of John STONE and Eliza his wife.

11.

Here lyeth
the body of
John HENHAM
of this parish
who died March
the 31st 1743
Aged 63 yearsHere lyeth
the body of
Thomas
HENHAM
of this parish
who died July
the 28th 1735
Aged 51 years

12. In memory of Martha, daughter of Aden and Ann HENHAM who died Oct 15th 1761 aged 15 years.

13. In memory of Ann, wife of John LONG and daughter of Aden and Ann HENHAM of this parish died Feby 3rd 1779 aged 38 years. Left issue one son and four daughters (viz) William, Ann, Mary and Sarah. Also John son of John and Ann Long died Oct 23rd 1781 aged six years.

14. In memory of Aden HENHAM son of Aden Hehham of this parish who died July 1st 1781 aged 75 years. Left issue two sons John and Aden. Also Marty wife of above Aden Henham who died April 16th 1823 aged 77 years (father of no. 5)

15. Sacred to the memory of John LONG of this parish who departed this life August 13th 1810 aged 7 years.

16. In memory of Isaac HATCH of this parish who died October 8th 1770 aged 16. Affliction ove long time I bore, physicians tried in vain, till God did please death should sieze me and ease me of my pain. Likewise John son of John and Eleanor Hatch who died Feb 6th 1771 aged 23 weeks.

17. In loving memory of Eleanor daughter of John and Eleanor HATCH who died Marsh 21st 1776 aged 13 years.

18. In memory of John HATCH of this parish who departed this life Jan 16th 1812 aged 33 years. Also Eleanor his wife who departed this life May 1st 1816 aged 33 years.

19. (This stone is attached to no. 11)

Here also
lieth the body
of Gregory
HENHAM of
this parish who
died July
15th 1751
aged 76 years.Here lieth
the body of
Margaret wife
of Gregory
Henham of
this parish who
died Novemb.
29th 1746
aged 74 years.

20.

Thomas HENHAM 1750

Here lieth the body of Thomas HENHAM son of Gregory Henham of this parish who died October 4th 1750 aged 38 years.

21.

Ann FUNNELL 1807

In memory of Ann wife of Thomas FUNNELL of Boxley in the Count.. Tanner who died Dec 26th 1807 aged 64 years. Also of the above Thomas Funnell who died Nov 1st 1812 aged 66 years.

22. In memory of Susanna wife of John MARTIN and daughter of Henry and Eliza CHEESMAN of Yalding who died Nov 6th 1776 aged 21 years.

23. In memory of Mary wife of John GOLDING and daughter of William and Ann CHEESMAN of this parish who died Jan 11th 1772 aged 37 years.

24. This stone is illegible.

25... In memory of Henry CHEESMAN of Yalding who died 25th Oct 1770 age 66 years. Left issue by Eliza his wife three sons and five daughters (viz) William, Henry, John, Mary, Elizabeth, Anne, Sarah and Susanne.

26. To the memory of Mary CHEESMAN who died Dec 26th 1805 aged 71 years. Likewise of Sarah wife of William HOLLANDS and Sarah daughter of William and Sarah Hollands (who lie near this place) This stone was erected by Thomas FUNNELL.

27. Here restieth in hope of a joyful resurrection the body of Hannah (??????) late of this parish who departed this life Feb the 11th 181? aged 31 years. "Long had I lain in tears and sighs. Strong pains both night and day. With mournful groans and piecing cries. Till death dissolved the day."

28. This stone in illegible.

29. In memory of Martin STEVENS who died March 8th 1768 aged 98 years. Left issue one daughter Ann and five grand-children (viz) John. Thomas, Iden, Mary and Ann.

30. Here lieth the body of Iden HENHAM of this parish who died May 6th 1745 aged 74 years,

31.

Here lieth the
body of
Ann SIMMONS
wife of Henry
Simmons who
died January 19th
1749 aged 57 years.Likewise
the body of Henry
Simmons who
died June 4th
1765 aged 79 years

32. In memory of William LONG of this parish who did Sept 5th 1800 aged 21 years.

33. In memory of Sarah wife of Laurence FOSTOR late of Farningham in this county, who departed this life March the 26th 1804 aged 26 years. Left issue 2 sons and 1 daughter (viz) Laurence, John and Sarah.

34. Here lyeth the body John KIPPINS who died January ?? 1722 aged 70 years.

35. here lyeth the body of Thomas HATCH senior. He was buried the 23rd November 1682 aged 65 years. Here lyeth the body of Dorothy the wife of the said Thomas Hatch. She was buried the 19th day of December 1689 aged 72 years.

36. In memory of Isaac HATCH yeoman of this parish who died February 21st 1765 abged 80 years. Left issue by Mary his wife 2 sons and two daughter (viz) Isaac, John, Eliza and Ann.
Likewise Margaret wife of the late Isaac Hatch who died February the 9th 1768 aged 71 years.

37. In memory of Eliza wife of William BEADLE of Wateringbury and daughter of Isaac and Mary Hatch of this parish who died November the 4th 1765 aged 98 years. Also two sons who died in their infancy. Left surviving three sons and four daughters (viz) William, Henry, Thomas, Mast, Eliza, Ann and Sarah.

38. In memory of John HATCH of this parish who died February the 26th 1758 aged 80 years.

39. Sacred to the memory of Fanny RUMSEY wife of Richard Rumsey of this parish who departed this life January 13th 1875 aged 56 years. "Afflictions sore long time I bore, Physicians try’d in vain, Till God did please winging my ease, And take my pain away".

40. sacred to the memory of Richard RUMSEY of this parish who departed this life May 9th 1822 aged 77 years. Left issue two daughters (viz) Elizabeth and Fanny.

41. Sacred to the memory of Fanny RUMSEY of this parish wo died April 16th 1836 aged 56 years. Also Elizabeth Rumsey sister of the above who died June 2nd 1817 aged 70 years.

42.

Here lyeth ye body of
William AUSTEN
of this parish
he departed this life
May 28th 1734
aged 19? yearsHere lyeth ye body of
Ann wife of William Austen
she departed this life
December 14th 1746
aged 47 years.
"mourn not my friends
dry up your weeping eyes.
My body only in this
grave lies. My soul . . . . "

43.

Here lyeth ye body of
Mary wife of
Thomas AUSTEN
who departed this life
May 19th 1721
aged 72 years.Here lyeth ye body of
Thomas Austen
who departed this life
August 11th 1713
aged 64 years.
And left behind him . . . . .

44. In memory of Mary Christian TERNER late of London who died September 2nd 1832 aged 90 years.

45. In memory of Thomas PATTENDEN of this parish who died December 6th 12802 aged 30 years. Also Mary wife of the above and widow of the late Robert ELLIS of Beltring who died March 12th 1852 age 82 years.

46. Here lieth interred the body of William NORRIS who departed this life December ye 13th 1788 in the fifty-third year of his age. Also here lieth the body of Thomas PATTENDEN uncle to the said William Norris . He departed this life January ye 30th 1747 in the seventy-eighth years of his lif.

47. In memory of Thomas PATTENDEN of the? parish who died November 5th 1791 aged 19 years.

48. In affectionate memory of Emily the beloved wife of Thomas WAGHORN who died December 26th 1812 aged 45 years. Thomas Waghorn husband of the above who died January 15th 183/86? aged 61 years.

49. Here lieth the body of William CHEESMAN of this parish who died January 26th NO YEAR
50. In memory of Jane, wife of Robert BISHOP who departed this life November 20th 1799 aged 37 years. Left issue one son Robert. Also the above named Robert Bishop who departed this life April 22nd 1827 aged 65 years,

51. In memory of Maty wife of William HODGE of this parish. She died on June ye 8th NO YEAR aged 64 years. Left issue 3 sons. Likewise William Hodge who departed this life March ye 321st 1766 aged 65 years.

52. Here lieth the body of William HODGE junior who died May 9th 1712 aged 28 years.

53. In memory of Richard HENHAM of ye parish. He died March the 29th 1758 aged 86 years. Left issue 4 sons and one daughter. Also Catherine wife of Richard Henham died July ye 23rd 1761 aged 63 years.

54. Here lyeth . . . . . Harriet? . . . . . who departed this life . . . . . . . . . .

55. In memory of William ARNOLD of this parish who died April 12th 1763 age 54 years. Left issue by Ann his wife one daughter. Also Ann wife of the above said William Arnold who died December the 16th 1785 aged 75 years.

56. In memory of William son of William and Ann ARNOLD who died February the 8th 1750 aged 23 years.

57. In memory of Thomas son of the late William and Sarah CHEESEMAN of the parish of Yalding who departed this life April 9th 1828 aged 12 years.

58. Two columns. Left-hand: In memory of Sarah wife of William CHEESMAN of Yalding who departed this life October the 26th 1822 aged 19 years. Left sorrowing Sarah his wife and ??? two sons and one daughter, (viz) Thomas, William, Elizabeth. Right-hand: In memory of William Cheesman of the parish of Yalding who departed this life March the 22nd 1819? aged 69 years.

59. In memory of Frances widow of Stephen MONKTON of Hale place in this parish who died December 4th 1878 aged 65. R.I.P. In memory of Stephen Monkton of Hale Place in this parish who died August 16th 1853 aged 62.

60. Sacred to the memory of Martha Westbrook ANDREWS youngest daughter of Thomas and Martha Hill Andrews of East Malling in this County. Departed this life 3rd February 1860 aged 39 years.

61. Two columns. Left-hand: In memory of John HENHAM who departed this life March the 2nd 1814 aged 83 years. Right-hand column: In memory of Sarak wife of John Henham of this parish who departed this life December the 6th? 1799 in the 70th year of her age.

62. In memory of Ann wife of William DOUGH who departed this life April the 8th 1776 aged 56 years.

63. In memory of Edward TOWNER of this parish who died December the 5th 1817 aged 40 years. Also Ann his wife who died May 28th 1824 aged 47 years. Left issue four sons and three daughters (viz) Edward Alexander, John Charles, William Julius, Thomas Germanus, Jane Catharine, Obedience and Ann.

64. In memory of John Charles TOWNER of this parish who died 17th December 1880 aged 77 years. Left issue two sons and three daughters (viz) Henry Charles, John, Elizabeth Ann, Ellen Jane and Ann. Also son of the above, Charles John Towner born July 29th1833 died July 4th 1881.

65. Here lieth the body of Henry CHEESMAN of East Peckham who died May ye 26th 1736 aged 75 years.

66. In memory of Robert BRENCHLEY of this parish who departed this life the 28th of June 1792 aged 57 years.

67. Here lieth the body of Thomas BRENCHLEY who did November the 24th 1752 aged 56 years.

68. Here rests in hopes of a joyfull resurrection the remains of Thomas ELLIS son of Robert and Mary Ellis of this parish who departed this life the17th ????? 1798 aged 38 years. "My flesh shall slumber in the ground. Till the last trumpets joyfull sound. Then burst the tome with sweet surprise. And in missions image arise.

69. Sacred to the memory (and in) hope of a joyfull resurrection here lieth the body of Thomas BRENCHLEY of this parish. He departed this life January 16 1796 aged 66 years.

70. To the memory of Richard BRENCHLEY of this parish, he departed this life June 20 1809 aged 78 years. Left issue one son and three daughters.

71. Here lieth buried the body of Ann FLEETE wife of William Fleete who departed this life for a better the 9th of _ _ _ 1770 age 55 years _ _ months. Left issue one son and one daughter and Anne the _ _ -a good and loving wife to her husband and a loving mother to their children.

72. Thomas _ _ _ died May ye 21st 1675 aged 65 years. Mary his first wife died July 16th 1645 aged 22 years. Mary daughter of _ _ _ _ _ _ April 10th 1651 aged 13 years. Thomas their son November 14th 1654 11 years.

73. In memory of George FLEETE son of William and Rebecca Fleete of this parish who died August 30 1761 aged 21 years.

74. In memory of Mary BARTON of this parish who departed this life March 4th ???? aged 60 years. "Afflictions for long time I bore. Physicians tried in vain. Till God did please Death should be sieze. And ease me of my pain. Left issue one son (viz) John.

75. Here lieth the body of Thomas CASSELDEN who departed this life January ye 9th 1689 aged 59 years. Also here lieth ye body of Ann his wife who dyed August ye ?? 1702 aged ?5? years. Left issue one son and one daughter, Henry and Ann.

76. In loving memory of Sarah beloved wife of James BAKER who departed this life October 22nd 1868 aged 69 years. "He hath done all things". Also the above James Baker who departed this life November 2nd 1890 aged 79. "Blessed are the dead which die in Lord".

77. In memory of James DAY of this parish who died the 28th October 17965 aged 82 years.

78. Here lieth the remains of Thomas BISHOP of this parish who died November 17th 1837 aged 61 years. Also Mary his wife who died October 14th 1825 aged 44 years.

79. Matthew DAY of this parish died April 16th 1764 aged 87 years.

80. In memory of Jane daughter of John and Sarah MILLS of this parish who died December 10th 1774 aged 19 years.

81. In memory of Sarah, the wife of John MILLS of this parish who departed this life March 15th 1808 aged 78 years. Also of the above John Mills who departed this life September 22nd 1810 aged 84 years.

82. In affectionate memory of Anne the beloved wife of John ALLEN of this parish who died February 10th 1880 aged 60 years. Also to the memory of the above John Allen who died January 17th 1892 aged 76 years.

83. To the memory of Robert REED of this parish he died January the 9th 1755 aged 47 years. Likewise to the memory of Dorothy wife of Robert REED. She died June 18th 1838 aged 56 years.

84. In memory of Mary daughter of William and Eleanor ALLEN of this parish who departed this life August 21st 1826 aged 14 months.

85. Sacred to the memory of Eleanor Elizabeth wife of William ALLEN of this parish who died October 19th 1876 aged 87 years. Left issue 2 sons and 2 daughters (viz) John, Robert, Julianna and Mary. Also Jane second wife of the above William Allen died September 15th 1885 aed 89 years.

86. In memory of George PATTENDEN who departed this life November 29th 1821 aged 78 years. Also Fanny wife of the above George Pattenden who departed this life November 9th 1871 aged 94 years. Left issue 3 daughters (viz) Mary, Elizabeth and Philly.

87. Sacred to the memory of William CHEESMAN who died January ye 18th 1857 aged 75 years. Also Philly wife of the above who died June 12th 1866. Left issue two children, Fanny and John.

88. Sacred to the memory of William PATTENDEN of Hadlow who departed this life April 2nd 1817 aged 71 years. Also Elizabeth Pattenden wife of the above who departed this life January 11th? 1838 aged 82 years. Left issue one son and one daughter (viz) William and Elizabeth.

89. In memory of Ann, wife of Thomas RHODES of this parish who died August ye 14th 1769? aged 5/62? years. Also William Rhodes who died February 8th 1813 5/62? years. Also Mary his wife who died May 2nd 1829 aged 73 years.

90. Here lieth the body of Samuel son of Richard and Judith TOWNER of this parish who died November ye 7th 1727 aged 78 years. Also here lieth the body of Eliza, wife of Samuel.

91. Here lieth the body of Judeth the wife of Richard TOWNER of this parish who died April ye 8th 1744 aged 70 years. Also here lieth the body of Richard Towner. He died November _ _ _ _ _ _

92. Here lieth the body of John the son of Katherine and BIGGENDEN who departed this life August ye 28th 1709 age in the 23rd year of his age.

93. Here lieth interred ye body of Katherine daughter of John and Katherine BIGGENDEN who departed this life June ye 17th . Anno Donn. Aged 14 years and 18 days.

94. Here lieth the body of John BIGGENDEN of this parish who died January ye 27th 1728 aged 78 years. Here also lieth the body of Katherine his wife who died October ye 24th 1744 aged 84 years.

95. In memory of Robert BIGGENDEN of this parish who died May 21st 1781 aged 75 years. Left issue one son John. Also Elizabeth wife of the said Robert BIGGENDEN died May 2nd 1781 aged 75 years.

96. In memory of John BIGGENDEN who departed this life May ye 11th 1787 aged 39 years. Left issue by Ann his wife two sons and one daughter, John, Robert and Elizabeth. To the memory of Elizabeth Biggenden daughter of John and Ann Biggenden who died June 12th 1802 aged 75 years. Also Ann Biggenden wife of the above who died December 23rd 1821 aged 68 years.

97. Sacred to the memory of Robert BIGGENDEN late of ?Dunton who departed this life October the 20th 1818 aged 33 years. Leaving by Mary his wife 4 children (viz) Eliza, Robert, Mary-Ann and Frances-Caroline. "Those that pass this way alone, my days are past and gone, always a warning give be careful how you live". This stone was erected by his son Robert out of respect.

98. In memory of Sarah wife of Richard FORDHAM of this parish who died November 17th 1820 aged 64 years. Also the above Richard Fordham who died February 1st 1829 aged 75 years. Left issue 4 sons and 1 daughter, Catherine Jane, Thomas, William, John and Richard.

99. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Ann wife of William FORDHAM who died September 14th 1827 aged 33 years. Left issue 2 sons viz John Poysden? and William. "O husband dear my life is past. Love to each other whilst it did last. And now foe me no sorrow fate? But love my children for my sake"

100. Sacred to the memory of Thomas FINCH who departed this life June 28th 1873 aged 55 years. Also of Amelia wife of the above who died March 25th 1826 aged 68 years. "O they undisagreeableness will I rest my soul in life, in death and for ever". Also of the deceased children of the above Thomas June 27th 1843 aged 3 months. Albert died January 13th 1840 aged 6 years. George died February ye 25th 1862 aged 11 years. Mary Elizabeth died March 28th 1863 aged 16 years. Catherine died May 17th 1864 aged ? years." Not lost but gone before us".

101. In memory of Thomas LEDGER of this parish who died October the 1st 1794 aged 66 years.

102. In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth WELFEAR of this parish who died February 2nd 1871 aged 70 years. Also of Anna Welfear who died February 12th 1873 aged 64 years.

103. Here lieth the body of Richard FINCH son of John Finch of this parish by Susanna his wife he died 28th September 1729 in ye 20th year of his age.

104. Here interred ye body of Sarah STANFORD daughter of John and Dorothy Stanford of Aylesford who departed this life February ye 23rd 1757 aged 3 years 5 months.

105. Elizabeth CURRY died March 25th 1840 aged 86 years.

106. In memory of Elizabeth WELFEAR the wife of Thomas Welfear of this parish who departed this life January ye 20th 1812 aged 82 years. Also the above said Thomas Welfear who departed this life ??? ye April 12th 1812 aged 73 years. Left issue 1 son and 3 daughters (viz) Thomas, Eliza, Mary and Sarah.

107. Sacred to the memory of Thomas WELFEAR of this parish who died March 14th 1851 aged 77 years. Also mary wife of the above who died September 19th 1854 aged 84 years.

108. Erected to the memory of Thomas WELFEAR of this parish who died December 4th 1841 aged 51 years. In life he was a humble follower of Christ. And in death he was enabled with such submission to resign all he had below. And exercise a calm resilience on the worlds Atonement. He has left behind him to mourn their irreparable loss Fanny his widow three sons and two widows? (viz) Thomas Ebenzer, Fanny, William Gibbon, Eliza Ann and Frances. Also interred near this place Mary Anna daughter of the above Thomas and Fanny Welfear who died January 17th 1847. Also of Fanny Welfear wife of the above Thomas Welfear who fell asleep December 13th 1883 aged 76 years. Also William Gibbons welfear son of the above Thomas Welfear who fell asleep January 9th 1887.

109. Sacred to the memory of a man who is deeply mourned as he was highly valued for his many excellencies Richard STANFORD Esq. After long and serve suffering borne with the fortitude and submission that true religion alone supplies, left is this world of sorrow for a happier divine and brighter skies? On the 10th of June 1856 in the 45th year of his age.

110. In loving memory of Thomas Ebenzer WELFEAR who died March 22nd 1919 aged 80 years. Also of Florence Rose Wefear daughter of the above who died February 18th 1930 aged 71 years. At rest.

111. Sacred to the memory of William MARTIN of this parish who died July 18th 1840 aged 58 years. Also Ann his wife died December 2nd 1832 aged 82 years. Also William their son died February 2nd 1850 aged 70 years. Also Elizabeth daughter of the said Ann Martin died September 6th 1849 aged 29 years,. Also Mary her daughter died December 13th 1849 aged 23 years.

112. To the memory of Elizabeth wife of William MADDOCKS of this parish who died August 22nd 1852 aged 57 years. Also of the above William Maddocks who died March 15th 1868 aged 75 years. Left surviving two sons and one daughter (viz) Thomas, William, Charles and Elizabeth. Also William Charles son of the above died August 3rd 1885 at Sale?, Australia. Aged 57 years. Also Elizabeth, daughter of the above died June 15th 1887 aged 57 years. Also Thomas, son of the above who died December 21st 1887 aged 61 years.

113. In memory of William COOK of Roydon Hall Esq, born February 21st 1784, died April 19th ???? Also Mary Anne Cook, wife of the above born November 17th 1789, died July 13th 1862?. Also William Cook their son born July 27th 1810 died November 12th 1852. Also of Emma Margaret ??? daughter of the above born July 4th 1841? died October 24th 1884.
Also of Edwin Aldolphus? Cook of Roydon Hall Esq late Major 11th Hussars born August 17th 1827 died May 30th 1872. Sophia Augusta TARLTON? their daughter born April 30th 1826 died Jue 7th 1894. Augusta M. GORDON-LENNOX, wife of the above born July 19th 1842 died September 21st 1913. She married secondly Lord George Gordon-Lennox

114. Here lie the body of Susannah WILLARD? of this parish who died March ye 14th 1743 aged 23 years. Also here lie the body of Moses Willard of this parish who died November 2nd 1750 aged 28 years.

115. Here’s interred the body of Solomen? WILLARD whop departed this life April 30th 1716 aged 34 years. Also ye body of Susanna his wife who departed this life August 3rd 1727 aged 65 years.

116. In memory of Mary the wife of Richard FLETCHER and daughter of Solmen? and Elizabeth WILLARD who died August 30th 1752 aged 88 years. Also Richard their son died Setember 19th 1762 aged fifteen weeks. Left surviving two sons and two daughters, Solomen, Richard, Elizabeth and Mary.

117. In memory of John BIGGENDEN who died 3rd April 1849 aged 68 year. Leaving Elizabeth his wife and John, William and Robert his three sons left surviving. Also of Elizabeth wife of the above named John Biggenden who died April 1857 aged 78 years. Also of Robert son of John and Elizabeth Biggenden who died August 12th 1811 aged 39 years leaving Harriet his wife surviving. Also of the above names Harriet Biggenden who died December 26th 1883 aged 85 years.

118. In memory John CHEESMAN of this parish who died February 27th 1772 aged 61? years. Left issue by his wife one son and one daughter John and Mary. Also Anne wife of John Cheesman who died May 8th 1796 aged 76 years.

119. Sacred to the memory of John CHEESMAN of this parish who died January 3rd 1813 aged 65 years. Left issue one son and one daughter (viz) Mary and John.

120. In memory of Elizabeth wife of John CHEESMAN of this parish who died December 3rd 1781 aged 30 years. Left issue John, Elizabeth and Mary.

121. To the memory of John CHEESMAN of this parish who died March 31st 1832 aged 31 years. Also Elizabeth relict of the above died March 5th 1882 aged 70 years. Left issue 2 sons and 3 daughters (viz) John, William, Eliza, Mary and Ann

122. In memory of John NORWOOD who departed this? February 7th 1816 aged 72? years. Also Sarah wife of the above who departed this life November 28th 1820 aged 80 years. Left issue 3 sons and one grand-daughter, Richard John Thomas and Sarah.

123. In memory of Hannah wife of Richard NORWOOD of this parish who died February 8th 1768 aged 37 years. Left issue 1 son. Likewise Richard Norwood died February 11th 1773 aged 16 years.

124. Sacred to the memory of Ann dearest daughter of John and Ann NORWOOD who died May 27th 1843 aged 26 years. This stone erected by her brothers and sisters.

125. To the memory of Richard, son of Richard and Hannah NORWOOD of this parish who died September 29th 1763 aged 22.

126.

John NORWOOD 1814

Erected to the memory of John NORWOOD of this parish who died November 6th 1814 aged 60 years. Also Ann his wife of the above died March 6th 1830? aged 66 years. Also Thomas son of the above who died October 11th 1841? aged 12 years. Left surviving 2 sons and 3? daughters (viz) Jophn – William, Ann – Elizabeth, Kennard and Sarah.

127. Sacred to the memory of Walter CHATFIELD who departed this life March the 25th 1789? aged 54 years. Also Elizabeth his wife who departed this life March 7th 1781 aged (no age)

128. Sacred to the memory of Mr William WILLS of the parish of Strood who departed this life 22nd March 1833? aged 57 years. In memory of Mary wife of ???? Robert Wills of this parish who died September 12th 1768 aged 56 years. Also of the above Robert Wills who died June 24th 1775 aged 76 years.

129. Here lieth interred the body of Julian STANFORD of this parish who departed this life April 1757 aged 97 years.

130. To the memory of Mrs Elizabeth PIKE formerly the relict of the late Richard STANFORD Esq. She died the 12th April 1806 aged 50 years.

131. In memory of Richard STANFORD of this parish who departed this life 16th July 1792 age 38 years. Also Mary Stanford his daughter by Elizabeth his wife died January 18th 1793 aged 2 months.

132. In memory of Ian STANFORD of this parish who died January 15th 1760 aged 55 years. Left issue by his wife one son and four daughters Richard, Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary and Ann. Also Mary wife of Richard Stanford died October 8th 1780 aged 61? years.

133. Here lythe interred the body of Eliza wife of Thomas MARTIN daughter of John STANFORD of this parish by Sarah his wife who departed this life August 31st 1726 aged 26 years.

134. Here lyeth the body of John STANFORD of this parish yeoman who died February 10th 1743 aged 66 years. Here also lyeth the body of Sarah his wife who died April 30th 1742? aged 69 years. They had issue 2 sons and 2 daughters Richard, John, Sarah, Elizabeth. Two sons only surviving them.

135. Here lieth the body of Richard FORDHAM son of William and Susanna who departed this life January 27th in the year of our Lord 1749-50 aged 25 years.

135a In memory of John FORDHAM who died 18th of November 1777 aged 67 years. Also Jenny his wife died January the 31st 1803 aged 74 years. Left issue by Jenny his wife, Mary, catharine, Richard, William, Jenny, Elizabeth, Ann, Susanna, Rebecca and John?

136.

To the memory of
William FORDHAM
of this parish died
January 5th 1753
aged 55 years.Also Susanna wife of
William Fordham
who died
May 19th 1780
aged 80 yearsLeft issue one son and one daughter
William and Ann.

136a in affectionate remembrance of John ROGERS died December 26th 1889 aged 76 years. Also of Diana wife of the above died January 26th 1892 aged 76 years. Also of Evie the dearly beloved grandchild of the above died March 2nd 1892 aged 13 years.

137. In memory of Elizabeth wife of William PATTENDEN of Nettlestead who died January 5th 1862 aged 66 years.

138. In memory of Thomas WAGG? who died June 13th 1820 aged 72 years. Also Elizabeth his wife who died February 25th 1828 aged 54 years. Left issue 2 sons and 4 daughters (viz) Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Thomas, Philly, Eliza and Rob. Left issue 3 sons and 5 daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Ann, Fanny, Matilda, John, Thomas an James. Also Thomas son of the above (Thomas and Mary Rhodes) who died September 28th 1817 aged 12 years.

139. In memory of Mary wife of Thomas RHODES of this parish bricklayer who died October 6th 1807 aged 58 years. In memory of Thomas Rhodes who died February 17th 1820 aged 71 years.

140. In affectionate remembrance of Emily WEFEAR who died March 7th 1878 aged 30 years. I loving memory of Henry Welfear died September 25th 1887 aged 79 years. Left issue

141. Elizabeth wife of William FRY of Wateringbury dird ye 22nd December 1743 aged 64 years. William Fry of Mereworth son of William and Elizabeth Fry died ye 21st Jan 1743 aged 56 years.

142. Here lieth the body of john FINCH of this parish who departed this life July 18th 1743 aged 69 years.

143. Erected in memory of John RHODES of this parish who died March 12th 1840 aged 58 years. Left surviving issue five children (viz) William, Edwin, Mary Ann, Fanny – Lows and Cecilia.

145. In affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth WELFEAR of this parish who died February 2nd 1871 aged 70 years. Also of Anna Welfear who died February 12th 1878 aged 64 years.

146.

John MARTYR 1783

In memory of John MARTYR of this parish who died March 24th 1783 aged 83 years. Left issue John, Jane and Mercy. Also ( - - - ) departed this life September 25th 1787 aged 50 years.

146a.

Jane FEATHERSTONE 1818?

Erected to the memory of Jane FEATHERSTONE widow of the late John Featherstone daughter of John and Francis MARTYR of the this parish who died ?????? ???? 1818?

147. In memory of Thomas PORTER who died December the 22nd 1724 aged 56 years. Also in memory of Mary his wife, she died December ye 16th 1750 aged 77 years. Left issue two sons and two daughters Thomas, John, Mary and Margaret.

148.

William HADSOL

Here lieth ye body of William HADSOL late of Wateringbury being ye second son of Henry Hadsol and Mary his wife - - - - - - -

149.

Margaret HODSOLL 1762

149. Here lieth the body of Margaret wife of William HODSOLL and daughter of William and Margaret PORTER who departed this life October ye 14th 1762 aged 24 years.

150. Here lieth the body of Margaret the wife of William PORTER the daughter of Thomas and Ann HOOKER who departed this life May 19th 1714 age 69 years.

151. Here lieth the body of William PORTER who departed this life April the 15th 1702 aged 57 years.

152.

Here lieth the body of
Jordan GILBERT
who departed this life
July the 16th 1712
aged 61 years.
Left issue two sons
Jordan and Thomas.Here lieth the body of
Gartr? Ide Gilbert
the wife of Jordan Gilbert
who departed this life
September the 17th 1702
aged 52 years

153.

John MASON 1829

In memory of John MASON Esq (Doctor) of this parish who died February 21st 1829 aged 86 years.. He was formerly of Marsh Gibbons, Bucks. Also in memory of Mary West Mason widow of John Mason Esq interred here in and daughter of William FLEETE Esq formerly of this parish who died 14th January 1837 aged 41 years. Within this vault (by permission of her aunt Mrs Mason) are deposited the remains of Mary Fleete MITCHEL of Charles Street, Cavendish widow of the late Rev George Henry St John Mitchel daughter of Thomas and Martha Fleete Hill ANDREWS? (late of West Malling).

154. C.W.G.C Headstone.

R. BECKETT 1918

291313 PRIVATE
R. BECKETT
HUNTS CYCLIST BATTALION
6TH JUNE 1918 AGED 20

155. C.W.G.C. Headstone

J. HAMMOND 1918

340400 PRIVATE
J. HAMMOND
LABOUR CORPS
16TH NOVEMBER 1918

156. War Memorial in Lynch Gate

WAR MEMORIAL 1914-18 and 1939-45

MORS JANVA VITAE
IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH
1914 WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1918
EDWIN BERKLEY COOK M.V.O. LIEUT COL FIRST LIFE GUARDS
FRANCIS HART DYKE 2ND LIEUT ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
JOHN FREDERICK MOON M.M.G. GNR ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY
RUPERT BECKETT PTE HANTS CYCLISTS

AND IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
1939 - 1945
EDWIN THOMAS COOK MAJOR GRENADIER GUARDS
JOHN HOLLINGSWORTH ROBERTS LIEUT R.N.R.
WILLIAM THOMAS BURBRIDGE L/CPL C.M.P

Index of Names and Places

Name Index
ALLEN 82
ANDREWS 60, 153
ARNOLD 55, 56
AUTEN 42, 43

BAKER 76
BARTON 74
BATES 6, 7, 8, 9
BEADLE 37
BECKET 154, 156
BERKLEY 156
BIGGENDEN 92–97, 117
BISHOP 50, 78
BOORMAN 2, 3
BRENCHLEY 66, 67, 69, 70
BURBRIDGE 1, 156

CASSELDEN 75
CHATFIELD 127
CHEESMAN 22, 23, 25, 26,
57, 58, 65, 87, 118, 119,
120, 121

COOK 113, 156
CURRY 105
DAY 77, 79
DOUGH 62
DYKE 156

ELLIS 45, 68

FEATHERSTONE 146a
FINCH 100, 103, 142
FLEETE 71, 73, 153
FLETCHER1169
FORDHAM 98, 99, 135,, 135a, 136
FOSTOR 33
FRY 141
FUNNELL 21, 26

GILBERT 152
GOLDING 23
GORDON-LENNOX 113
HADSOL 148
HAMMOND 155
HART 156
HATCH 16-18, 35, 36, 38
HENHAM 5, 11-14, 19, 20,
   30, 53, 61
Hill 153
HODGE 51, 52
HODSOLL 149
HOLLANDS 26
HOLLINGSWORTH 156KIPPINS 34

LEDGER 101
LONG 13, 15, 32
LOOSEMORE 4

MABAN? 153
MADDOCKS 112
MARTIN 22, 111, 133
MARTYR 146, 146a
MASON 153
MILLS 80, 81
MITCHEL 153
MONKTON 59
MOON 156

NORRIS 46
NORWOOD 122-126

PATTENDEN 45-47, 86, 88,
    137
PIKE 130
PORTER 147, 149, 150, 151
REED 83, 84, 85
ROBERTS 156
RHODES 89, 139, 143
ROGERS 136a
RUMSEY 39, 40, 41SIMMONS 31
STANFORD 104, 109,
   129-134
STEVENS 29
STONE 10

TARLTON? 113
TERNER 44
TOWNER 63, 64, 90, 91

WAGG? 138
WAGHORN 48
WEFEAR 140, 145
WELFEAR 102, 106-108,
   110
Westbrook 60
WILLARD 114, 115
WILLS 128
Wood 4

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Monumental Inscriptions of St Nicholas Church, Strood

Monumental Inscriptions of St Nicholas Church, Strood - recorded by D. E. Williams 2014.

Introduction

Taken at the start of the 20th century, this photograph will include some of the headstones now in the south west corner and some of the ledger stones which still remain in this general area, and also, some, now destroyed, will be found in the "Typed Manuscript". But many others have also been destroyed, probably about 1960, when the, then, local authority, (which took over maintenance of churchyards), gave grass cutting priority ahead of heritage, not to mention this appropriate and attractive setting of the church, surrounded by
memorials to it's former parishioners.

ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH FROM THE SOUTH
THE TOWER IS 15th CENTURY, EXCEPT THE TOP STAGE,
WHICH IS LATE 19th CENTURY, (REBUILT FOLLOWING A FIRE).

SECTION A Interior of ChurchPart one: Monuments in the present church. These are all mural monuments, some from the old church which was demolished in 1812.
Part two: Monuments in the old church which were recorded by John Thorpe in the first half of the 18th century. These are probably under the present floor in what was said to be a "crypt", buried under rubble from the old church. I am inclined to think that the "crypt" is simply the space between the medieval floor and the raised floor of the 1814 church. It is significant the Thorpe does not mention a "crypt". Part two includes incomplete inscriptions recorded by Henry Smetham in his History of Strood, (1899), under the present floor. Rubble had been cleared at the entrance so Smetham could get partly into the space.
My thanks to the Vicar, Reverend David Green, Churchwarden, Elaine Ford and Len Feist for their co-operation and friendly welcome.Appendix - Inscriptions found by Henry Smetham under the floor and published in his "History of Strood",
SECTION B "TYPED MANUSCRIPT"
This typed manuscript, date unknown, consists, with three exceptions, of monuments which can no longer be found. The three still extant are, the May headstone, which I am including under South West Corner; the Stevens chest tomb, see Churchyard Existing Monuments, and the Fry monument, the latter inside the church, see Interior.
This record seems to be accurate, although not all the ages can be guaranteed to be accurate.
It is also not clear whether some of the monuments are headstones or ledgers.
SECTION C CHURCHYARD All Extant Monuments - (South West Corner Group in Separate Section)
SECTION D CHURCHYARD SOUTH WEST CORNER - 18th Century headstones
These headstones, decorated with carved motifs,e.g. Putti, Urns, St. Michael, etc., have been saved from the destruction which took place, at some unknown date, in the last century, and re-sited in their present position. They were originally probably in the south part of the churchyard. They are mostly quite worn, one is completely eroded.

Index of Names - from gravestones only

Section A 1-45 Section B 46-59 Section C 60-121 Section D 122-139

Names Index
ACWORTH 160
ALEXANDER 61
ANDERSON 62
ATTERSOLL 63

BAKER 122
BARNES 46
BARROW 1, 41
BARTHOLOMEW 47, 48
BATCHELLER 123
BENNETT 113
BENTHAM 61
BERESFORD 2
BIGGAR 42
BLADEN 64, 65
BLAKE94
BOGHURST 3, 42
BOOTH 34
BOUCHER 66
BOWMER 67, 68
BRADLEY 136
BRIDGE 123
BROMLEY 49, 50
BROWN 69
BRYANT 70, 71
BUCK 72
BULL 63
BULLARD 73
BULMER 74
BURR 124
BUTTLER 75

CAESAR 23, 38
CASTLE 76
CHAPLIN 78, 79
CHARLTON 77
CLARK 80
CLIVE 24
COBB 81
COLE 92
COLES 82
COLLINGS 51
COWELL 83
CRESSWELL 84
CREYE 25
CURLING 4
CURTIS 26
DAVISON 125
DAWES 85
DAY 5, 6
DAY 52
DEACON 86
DIBLEY 87

EATON 53
EDWARDS 54
EVANS 27

FALSHAW 7
FAUNCE 8
FORD 101
FRY 88
FRY 9
FURNER 28

GANDEE 89
GIBBS 10, 90
GIBSON 11
GLOVER 29
GOLDSTON 55, 113
GOODCHILD 65
GOTHER 30
GOUGE 91
GOWER 90
GREGORY 124
GUNSTON 4
GURR 78

HARCOURT 92
HAWKINS 93
HAYES 31
HENMARSH 126
HERMITAGE 5
HILL 94
HIND 32
HODGES 127
HOLLINGDALE 95
HOLWILL 33
HOOD 128, 129
HOOPER 70, 130
HOWES 96
HULKES 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 97
HURLEY 98

JEFFERY 16
JELFE 34

KILLICK 99
KING 91
KNIGHT 100

LAWRENCE 101
LEWIS 35
LINK 102
LOFT 52, 56, 131
MACAULAY 103
MACNAUGHT 78
MARTIN 57
MAY 131
MILLER 104
MILLS 132
MINTER 104
MUNRO 81

NASH 105

PHILLIPS 45
PICNOT 106
PLAY 36
POCOCK 17
PORTER 133
PUCKLE 58
PUNNETT 37

RAYSON 107
RING 108
ROBERTS 20
ROBINSON 18, 59
ROFFWAY 109
ROOK 110
ROOTS 134
RYNOLDS 134
SAKER 46
SHEAFE 19
SHREWBURY 112
SIMCOE 103
SIMMONDS 38, 111
SIMSON 73
SINCLAIR 71
SKILLER? 135
SLAUGHTER 20
STACE 21, 112
STEVENS 22, 96, 105, 113
STROUGHILL 88
STRUTFIELD 136
STURLA 18
SUKEY 99
SUTTON 132

TAPLEY 8
TAYLOR 19, 58
TELFER 61
THOMPSON 101
TURNER 114, 137

VENMAN 39, 44, 45

WALKER 61
WANSTALL 121
WARD 115
WATERMAN 78
WATKIN 123
WATSON 116
WELCH 138
WELLARD 139WEST 117, 118
WICKHAM 119
WILLIAMS 101
WINCH 120
WOOD 40, 41, 121
WRIGHT 95

Section A 1-45 Section B 46-59 Section C 60-121 Section D 122-139

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M.I.S IN INTERIOR OF ST NICHOLAS CHURCH, STROOD RECORDED BY D.L. WILLIAMS

Strood Church M.I.s & other information with Index of names
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Monumental Inscriptions of St Nicholas Church, Strood - recorded by D. E. Williams 2014

Section A interior of church.Part one: Monuments in the present church. These are all mural monuments, some from the old church which was demolished in 1812.

Part two: Monuments in the old church which were recorded by John Thorpe in the first half of the 18th century. These are probably under the present floor in what was said to be a "crypt", buried under rubble from the old church. I am inclined to think that the "crypt" is simply the space between the medieval floor and the raised floor of the 1814 church. It is significant the Thorpe does not mention a "crypt". Part two includes incomplete inscriptions recorded by Henry Smetham in his History of Strood, (1899), under the present floor. Rubble had been cleared at the entrance so Smetham could get partly into the space.
My thanks to the Vicar, Reverend David Green, Churchwarden, Elaine Ford and Len Feist for their co-operation and friendly welcome.
Appendix - Inscriptions found by Henry Smetham under the floor and published in his "History of Strood",

PART ONE
1. Marble Tablet, with crest on North wall, west of partition wall across church

IN MEMORY OF
FRANCIS BARROW
OF THIS PARISH, ESQ.
WHO DIED ON THE 18th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1810
AGED 61 YEARS
AND OF ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED ON THE 19th DAY OF JULY 1815
AGED 52 YEARS
FOUR CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE DIED IN INFANCY
ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCTOBER 11th 1820 AGED 22 YEARS
GEORGE THEIR YOUNGEST CHILD
DIED APRIL 23rd 1829 AGED 20 YEARS
THE REVD. FRANCIS BARROW THEIR ELDEST SON
FOR XVI YEARS VICAR OF CRANBROOK AND FOR XXVIII YEARS A
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE FOR THIS COUNTY DIED AT CRANBROOK
0N THE 7th FEBRUARY A.D. 1858 AGED 66 YEARS
HIS ONLY SON FRANCIS BARROW, ESQ., M.A.
SOMETIME RECORDER OF ROCHESTER AND JUDGE OF THE
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COURTS DIED 13th MAY A.D. 1880
AGED 67 YEARS

Francis Barrow was a Surgeon, see wills of Esther Hood and Thomas Hulkes.
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 20th December 1808
Francis Barrow, Esquire of Strood.
   On his marriage to Elizabeth, he executed a bond to Messrs. Morrison, Gunning and Hosier, the trustees named in his marriage settlement, for the payment of £1,000 within 6 months of his death.
He directs his executors to raise the sum of £1,000 by the sale of some of his Bank of England stock, to discharge the bond.
   To his wife, for life, the house in which he lives, and meadows and marshland, of ½ acre, in Strood. After her death, the property goes to eldest son, Francis, for ever. If Francis should die in his mother's lifetime, then to all testator's children, then living, for ever, equally shared. Houses in Strood, recently bought from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, occupied by William Baker, Charles Bathurst and John Puckle, to his wife, for life. After her death, then to son George, for ever. If George dies in his mother's lifetime, then as before. To his wife, for life, premises and land in Cliffe, occupied by Hannah and Frances Tadman, which he bought from [ . . . . . ] Daniels, and land and woodland and premises, also occupied by the Tadmans, which he bought from the trustees of Byne ( ? ). After his wife's death, then to his children, as above.
   Also to his wife, goods and chattels, horses, furniture and household goods in his house at Strood.
   Mercy Britcher of Yalding, Spinster, has resided, rent free, in a small house in Yalding, belonging to him and his wife, and supported at their expense. His wife wishes to continue to support Miss Britcher and prevent distress to her if she survives testator and wife. If she does survive she is to have an annuity of £50. His children and executors to allow Miss Britcher to continue living in the cottage, rent free for life.
   Money and personal estate to his wife and friends, Edward and John Peale of Maidstone, upon trust, to invest in Public Funds, dividends to his wife for life. After her death, funds to be transferred to his children at 21. Before they are 21, income to be used towards their education and maintenance.
   To son, Francis, his gold watch ( ? ) jewels by Mudge, with chain and seals. To son George, his gold watch by Jeffereys, with chain and seals.
    His wife and the Peales are guardians of his children, during their minority, and are his executors.
    They are to receive rents and profits of his real estate and personal estate, and use towards the education and maintenance of his children.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Peale, Maidstone, Thomas Wood and Henry Bundock, Strood.
Codicil dated 21st December 1808
To brother John Butler Barrow and his son Henry, £400 of 4% Bank of England consolidated annuities, each.
To niece Elizabeth Barrow, daughter of John, £400 of the same stock.
To nephew Richard Bromley, £300.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Peale, Maidstone, Thomas Wood and Henry Bundock, Strood
Proved 10th September 1811

2. Marble Tablet on North Wall

M.S.
ROBERTI BERESFORD A. M.
VICARII DE GOUDHURST QUI OBIIT
3rd OCT. A.D. 1736 AETATIS 82nd
PLENUS SANC DIERUM
ET TEMEN SEMPER BEARUS ET FELIX
TAM SIRQULARI MORUM INTEGRITE
CUNCLISQ VIRTITIBUS VITAM SUAM
IN OMNE ILLIUS GRADU ORNOVIT
UR MARTEM VIRI TAN QUAM IMMATURAM
UXOR CHARA AMICIQ OMNES
EX ANIMO DESLEANT

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 30th April 1736
Rev. Robert Beresford of Rochester Cathedral (Precinct ?)
To John and Robert Beresford, sons of his late brother, John, and to Beresford and Elizabeth Felton, children of his late sister, Elizabeth Felton, £5 each.
Rest and residue of money, securities, household goods, bedding and personal estate, to wife Hester, for ever. She is sole executor. Freeholds in Strood, occupied by Richard Wood and [ ] Bartholomew, also to wife, for ever.
Witnesses: J. ( ? ), M. Thurston and Thomas Johnson
Proved 7th December 1736

3. Marble Tablet on South Wall, west of partition wall across church

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BOGHURST, ESQ.
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 4th DAY OF JULY 1818
AGED 94 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH HIS DAUGHTER
WHO DIED AT ROCHFORD, ESSEX
ON THE 4th DAY OF MAY 1820
AGED 68 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated12th December 1809
John Boghurst, Esquire, of Strood
   This is a very dense will of 17 pages, half of which consists of five codicils.
   The main money component is £25,000 in Bank of England Annuities. Little property and land is listed. The beneficiaries of the will are his daughter, Elizabeth Boghurst, nephews Richard and John Boghurst, and their children , if any. Thomas and Elizabeth Fry of Sheerness, he is a Shipwright, (was he a Master Shipwright ? Not specified), their children, William, Thomas, Rebecca, Elizabeth and Frances. (See Fry monument)
   Thomas and Mary Hider, who live next door to Boghurst and their son, Thomas; William Stott of Portsmouth, Mariner and wife Jane, their son and daughter, William and Jane, wife of Francis Jones
   The trustees and executors are daughter Elizabeth, Francis Barrow and Richard Boghurst of Frindsbury. After Barrow's death in 1810 (see monument), he is replace by Phillip Boghurst of Higham.
   Thomas and Mary Hider are to be allowed to continue to live at the house in Strood, rent free.
   They are not allowed to keep a public house, if they do, their legacy is void.
   Some property goes, after Elizabeth's death to John Tilden of Ifield Court for term of 99 years, from this he is to pay an annuity of £200 to nephew John Boghurst, for life.
   He desires Thomas Fry, Junior and his brother William to go to either Oxford or Cambridge Universities and take Holy Orders. Trustees are to assist in this desire. If they refuse, their legacies are affected. Land in this will consists of 3 acres, occupied by Edmund Aldersly, 2 acres occupied by, Henry Waklin (both in Strood) and 8 acres near Gun Lane, Strood, occupied by Richard Freeman.
   Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, James Bridge and Charles Mumford
Witnesses of Codicils
   1: D. B. Lewis, Charles Mumford and George Essell
   2: David Edwards, Curate of St. Nicholas, Rochester, James Bridge and William Hussey
   3: D.B. Lewis, Thomas Weeks, Bricklayer, Strood and Elizabeth Yowell, Servant to Mr Boghurst
   4: Thomas Nevill, Gardener, Strood and John Scoones, Butcher, Strood 5: D. B. Lewis, Charles Mumford and Thomas Nevill

4. Marble Tablet on North Wall

TO
THE MEMORY OF
CAPT. WILLIAM CURLING
WHO DIED YE 19th AUGUST 1746
AGED 76 YEARS
AND SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED YE 17th AUGUST 1746
AGED 67 YEARS
CAPT. JOHN GUNSTON
DIED JAN. 8th 1752 AGED 45
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CURLING GUNSTON
SON OF THE ABOVE
SECOND MATE OF THE CALCUTTA
DIED IN INDIA SEPT. 30th 1767
AGED 21
SARAH GUNSTON WIFE OF
CAPT. JOHN GUNSTON
DIED DEC. 10th 1774 AGED 63

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 27th December 1751
John Gunston, Mariner
   To his mother, Sarah Gunston of Ramsgate, widow, £5. Residue to his wife, Sarah, for ever, she is also executor.
Witnesses: John Martin, Ann Curling and George Gother
Proved 27th February 1752
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 5th August 1767
Sarah Gunston, Coal Merchant of Strood
   To sisters, Jane Thames, Elizabeth Austen and Ann Hulkes, all of her clothes, equally divided, except her yellow brocade gown, which goes to her God daughter, Sarah Mc Cowan, ("now an infant"). To sister Jane, a diamond ring, "which was my mother's"; to sister Elizabeth, her mourning diamond ring, which she bought as a mourning ring for her father and mother, William and Sarah Curling; to sister, Ann, her 2 rings, one a garnet and the other a small black enamelled mourning ring, for her father. To brother in law, James Hulkes,a five guinea piece; to son John Gunston, her diamond loop ring, to be kept by James Hulkes, until her son is married and then be given to his wife on the wedding day, only if his wife is of "good repute" and is approved of by James Hulkes. If her son does not marry a woman of good repute, or not to the liking of James Hulkes, he will sell the ring and give the money to her son. Also to son John, a silver punch bowl, this to be kept by James Hulkes on the same conditions as above.
   Son John and James Hulkes are executors.
   Rest and residue to son John.
   Witnesses: John Mc Cowan, David Stubley and Mary Stubley
   Proved 17th January 1775
Can we assume that Captain John Gunston was engaged in the coal trade from north east England?

5. Gothick Tablet, North Side of Chancel Arch

DAVIDUS HERMITAGE DAY
ROFFENSIS ARMIGER
NATUS A.D. MDCCLXXII MORTUS A.D MDCCCXLIII
IN MEMORIAM
VIRI DESIDERATISSMI HOC MONUMENTUM
AMORIS ET PIETATIS SUAE VIDU AC FILLIS
MOERENTES PONI CURAVERUNT
PROPE JACIT VIDUA EJUS
MARIA ANNA
MORTUA ANNO MDCCC11 AETAT LXXXIII
OWNES SUOS MAXIMO SUI DESIDERIO
AFFECTOS RELIQUIT

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 29th June 1842
David Hermitage of Rochester, Banker
   Confirms marriage settlement at marriage to Mary Ann.
   All furniture, plate, except large silver bowl presented to his father by Society of Arts and Sciences) pictures, linen, china and £500 to wife Mary. The silver bowl to eldest son alive at his death.
   Freehold property and leaseholds, residue of personal estate, to his wife and sons Thomas Henry, James and Rev. John Day, upon trust, to pay income to his wife, for life. After her death,to sell freeholds and leaseholds and collect together value of personal estate, for benefit of Thomas, Edward, James and John Day, sons of his son David, when they attain 21 years.
   Life annuities to son Charles and daughter, Penelope, after her death, to her children.
   His wife and sons, Thomas, James and John are executors.
   Witnesses: Meaburn Tatham, C. Procter, 24 Lincolns Inn Fields, Solicitor
Affidavit dated 20th June 1843
   Christopher Procter, sworn and confirms alterations and crossing outs were made before will was signed by testator and witnesses.
Proved 29th June 1843
Power reserved to Mary Ann Day, Widow, James and John Day

6. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall (See Churchyard)

HOC TABULA POSITA EST
IN MEMORIAM
GULIELMI WILDE DAY, EQUITAS
QUI VIRUS IN DOMO WEST HILL
NOMINATUM LABITOVIT
EX ESSIL SEXTO PRID
KAL. MAI ANN DOM 1844
AET 75

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th October 1840
William Wylde Day, Esquire of Little Hermitage, Frindsbury
   To house keeper, Ann Bond, if with him at time of his death, £40 and mourning; to each servant, £10 and mourning, and wages due. To friend, Robert Henry Bartholomew of New Inn, Middlesex, Gentleman (lawyer), £100; to sister Penelope Hulkes, widow, annuity of £500, for life; also to Ann Bond, an annuity of £10 for life.
   He holds a bond, dated 2nd April 1829, in which William Webb of Cliffe, Miller and Mary Parker of Cliffe, widow, are bound in the sum of £150 and interest. He forgives them and gives them the principal money and interest, his executors will cancel the bond and give it to them.
   He has a promissory note dated 11th June 1832, in which David Day of Meopham, Farmer, is indebted to the sum of £100 and interest, the executors are to cancel this and give the note to Day, who also gets £50.
He has Warrants of Attorney, all dated 2nd October 1840, in which his nephew Edward Day, son of David Hermitage Day, is indebted for the payment of £1,000 and £500 and interest. He now gives the £1,000 to the children of Edward Day, who are living at time of testator's death, shared equally.
   To each of the children of Abraham Guy of Strood, Labourer, who married testator's cousin Lucy Day,as above, £100 shared equally. To [ ] Welch of Sidcup, Blacksmith, who married a daughter of of his cousin, David Day, £50, if Welch dies in testator's lifetime, then to his present wife. To [      ] Reed and [      ] Reed sons of Phoebe Day, sister of David Day, £50 each, to David Reed of Shorne, godson of testator's father, David Day, £30.
   He has an assurance policy with Norwich Union, on the life of Mary Parker, for £100. In case Mary Parker pays the premiums after his death, then money payable to be equally shared amongst her children, then living. If she does not pay premiums, his executors to pay them and the policy goes into his residuary personal estate.
   Trustees are to make investments to provide annuities bequeathed and set aside two sums of £2,000, upon trust, for purposes hereafter explained. They are to invest ultimate residue of money in the Public Funds and collect the interest until James Hulkes, son of his late nephew, James Hulkes, attains 21 years, when the investment will be transferred to him. Trustees are to collect interest from sum of £2,000, invested in same way, until Penelope Hulkes, daughter of the late James Hulkes, until she is 21, when the investment will be transferred to her. The other sum of £2,000 is to be likewise invested until Amelia Hulkes, sister of Penelope, is 21.
   Penelope Hulkes, Robert Henry Bartholomew will stand possessed of his real estate devised to them, upon trust, to invest rents until James Hulkes is 21, when it will be transferred to him.
   Witnesses: Charles May Simmons, Solicitor, Rochester and Stephen Steele, Surgeon of Strood
   Proved 18th May 1843

7. Double Gothic Arches and Columns on North Wall

IN
MEMORY OF
WILLIAM FALSHAW
WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1801
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO OF
ANN FALSHAW
WHO DIED MARCH 12th 1832
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1790
AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO OF
THOMAS EDWARD HULKES*
WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1824
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO OF
THOMAS WILLIAM HULKES
WHO DIED JULY 28th 1831
AGED 22 YEARS
* See ChurchyardALSO OF
ANN HULKES
DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND ANN FALSHAW
WHO DIED DECEMBER 25th 1870
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO OF
ANN MARIA HULKES
DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS EDWARD AND ANN HULKES
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 29th 1872
AGED 61 YEARS

Universal British Directory 1795
   William Falshaw, Esq., Collector, H.M. Excise, Rochester
Prerogative Court of Canterbury, dated 28th June 1822
Ann Falshaw, widow of Rochester
   To two friends, John S. Capes, of Cheapside and James Bromley, Senior of Strood, (executors and trustees), all of her stock in the 5% Consols and other public funds and her real and personal estate and effects, upon trust, during the life of her daughter, Ann wife of Thomas Edward Hulkes.
   Trustees to pay daughter annual dividends. After her daughter's death, trustees are to transfer the principal for her daughter's children, as her daughter bequeaths. If her daughter makes no such bequest, trustees will maintain investment, for the benefit of her grand daughter, Ann Maria Hulkes but if she dies without lawful issue surviving, then for benefit of her grandsons, Thomas William Hulkes and Henry Stephen Hulkes in equal shares. But if they died without lawful issue, then trustees to pay her sister, Mary, widow of Stephen Males late of Ellinton, Huntingdonshire, Esquire, £30 annuity for life. After the latter's death, then to the children of her sisters, Elizabeth Wig[ ? ]ton, deceased, and Frances Falshaw, late of Ketterwell, Yorkshire, her god daughter, Ann Capes daughter of John Capes and children of James Bromley, to whom her late husband and herself, stood as god father and god mother. Also to each of her grandsons Thomas William Hulkes and Henry Stephen Hulkes, £1,000 at the death of their mother, Ann Hulkes or at 21 years if sooner, as a token of her regard and affection. They have been well provided for by their "good" grandfather, Thomas Hulkes, deceased.
   To daughter Ann Hulkes, £100 in 3% Consols, her furniture, plate and linen, for life; after her death,
to grandchildren, Thomas William and Henry Stephen Hulkes and Ann Maria Hulkes in equal shares. To each executor, £10. They to make inventory of her plate.
   Witnesses: Esther Baker, J.C. Weekes of Rochester
   Proved 29th September 1832
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 30th October 1823
Edward Thomas Day Hulkes, Esquire of Chatham
   Mother, Penelope, widow, Richard Foreman and Rev. Alexander Browne, are joint executors.
   Wife Jane to be guardian of children, if she dies or re-marries, the executors will be guardians.
All household goods and furniture, carriage, horses, to Harriett Rawlins. £50 to servant Jane [     ], if she is in his service at his death. All real and personal estate to his executors, upon trust, to pay out of rents, annuity of £300 to wife Jane. A further annuity of £100 for education and maintenance of daughter, Penelope, when she is 21, she is to have annuity of £200.
   Executors can sell some of freeholds at their discretion.
   Witnesses: Charles Thompson, Surgeon, Rochester and Jacob George Bryant, Surgeon
Codicil dated 31st October 1823
   Confirms Rev. Browne as one of executors and trustees.
   Witnesses: George Melin, Assistant Surgeon to the Forces.
Affidavit
   John Simson Bullard is sworn, he was well acquainted with deceased and confirms codicil is in his hand and signature id authentic.
   Proved 15th January 1824
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd December 1823
Thomas Edward Hulkes, Gentleman, Rochester
   His affairs have been in a "deranged state" consequence to his bankruptcy. His estate and interests in various property, real and personal, have been for some time uncertain and undefined. All his estate, chattels, real, personal, money and investments, plate, books, stock in trade, insurance policies, either his own life or others and money due from the Thames and Medway Canal Company, on account of certain lands and premisses (part of his life estate), in a mill and land adjoining in Strood and Frindsbury; his money and credits in the mill, and all other estate, to Samuel Young, Esquire, Solicitor of the City of Westminster, in trust, to permit wife Ann to have rents for life. After her death, upon trust, to share equally amongst his three children, at 21 years of age.
   Wife's legacy not in lieu of Dower Rights or in lieu of settlement made before their marriage. Samuel Young is executor and guardian of his children during their minorities.
   Witnesses: Thomas Thompson, Surgeon, Rochester, Thomas Freeland, Victualler, Frindsbury and G. J. Freeland, Clerk to Mr Gibbs, Strood
   Proved 28th February 1824
Granted to widow Ann, Samuel Young has renounced the probate and execution.
Ann Maria Hulkes Charity
By her will, An Maria Hulkes bequeathed, after the death of her brother Henry Stephen, £3,000 to the Vicar of Strood, Town Councillors and Relief Committee of Strood, upon trust, to be invested and produce used to buy bread, coals, clothing or blankets for the "well conducted" poor of Strood, of all denominations. To be distributed on 19th March and 23rd December, unless Sundays, when the following Monday is substituted.

8. Ledger on the grass, east of the Chancel, Formerly in the Old Church. I have no idea how this stone
came to be outside, it is not weathered at all, suggesting it has not been in the open for any prolonged period.

HERE LIE THE REMAINS OF
THOMAS FAUNCE, GENT.
AND ANNE HIS WIFE
HE DIED MARCH 1st 1735 AGED 74 YEARS
SHE DIED DEC. 24th 1750 AGED 82 YEARS
HERE ALSO REST THE BODIES OF
MR. JAMES TAPLEY
AND ELEANOR HIS WIFE
HE DIED NOV. 25th 1725 AGED 42 YEARS
SHE DIED NOV. 15th 1751 AGED 67 YEARS
LIKEWISE THE BODY OF
JAMES TAPLEY, ESQ.
SON OF THE ABOVE JAMES AND
ELEANOR TAPLEY
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 15th OF JULY 1792
AGED 84 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 5th May 1733
Thomas Faunce, Esquire, of Rochester
   His wife Anne is "amply provided for", from his real estate, already settled on her. His eldest son Thomas, is also "in some measure" provided for by estate, his father and mother have settled on him. Ample provision has also been made for eldest daughter, Anne on her marriage with Robert Milford; some provision has been made for daughter, Judith on her marriage with James Young. The youngest daughter, Margaret is not yet provided for. He makes additional provision for his wife, son Thomas and daughter Judith. In case Margaret survives her husband, in order to make provision for her, he gives to son Thomas, his farm and land called Avery Farm at Allhallows, lately occupied by Richard Phelps, then by [     ] Ketherman, now by [     ] Mitchell, and his other farm at Allhallows, Dagnam Farm, lately occupied by John Mitchell, after by [      ] Gill, now by [      ] Waters; also his third share of land in Halstow, lately occupied by [      ] Whear. Son is to hold farms, upon trust, and to allow his mother to receive rents, etc. After her death, son Thomas to raise out of the farms, by rent, sale or mortgage, and pay off debts; he is also to raise £800 to be paid to his sister Margaret. In case daughter Judith, survives her husband, brother Thomas will raise £500 for her. Thomas is to hold unsold farmland.
   To daughter Judith, a further £500 from his personal estate.
   Residue of goods, chattels and personal estate, after funeral costs, etc., to wife Anne. Any personal estate left after wife's death, to be equally shared between his three children.
   Wife Anne is executor.
   Witnesses: Ann Binskin, Samuel Smith and Henry Barrell
   Proved 27th May 1735
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th December 1784
James Tapley, Esquire, of Loose
   Desires to be buried in the church at Strood, in the same grave as his father and mother.
   To good friend, Thomas Baker, who lives with him, his clothes, and big bedstead and furniture in his room, two pairs of sheets and pillow cases he may choose. He also has other furniture, china and linen in the house, he may choose, and 5 guineas. He also gets an annuity of £20 for life, this comes from the rent of his farm at Harrietsham, occupied by John Eversfield.
   To his two nieces, Eleanor Bentley and Mary King, £100 equally shared, plus another £100 from residue of his real estate. His gold watch to James Stevens of Yalding, whose great aunt gave it to testator. To his servant boy, John Mainwaring, who lives with him, 10 guineas and his silver pint pot, marked "J.T." To good friend, George Gates of Rochester, Gentleman, all his books and 1 guinea to buy a ring in remembrance of him. To the maid servant with him at his death, £5.
   To nephew, Thomas Cable of Strood, Butcher, two pieces of land at Frindsbury, occupied by Thomas Ayres, for ever. To nephew, Laurie Simmons of Gillingham, Yeoman, two pieces of land, occupied by Thomas Cable, for ever. All other property and land, residue of money and personal estate, charged with payment of legacies and annuity, to Thomas Cable, and Laurie Simmons, forever, upon trust. They to sell all that is not money securities, and share equally amongst his late sister's children, Alice Cable, Ann Simmons and Eleanor Stott.
   Witnesses: (? ) Charles, Mary Charles and John Saunders
Codicil dated 27th February 1786
   His late brother in law, John Simmons of Gillingham made testator his executor to sell his real estate and pay his ( ? ) legacies ? Testator has been unable to do this. Now his executors, Thomas Cable and Laurie Simmons, are to sell this real estate and £600 of Tapley's stock and follow John Simmons will. This will left £400 to his son James Simmons and the same sum to Eleanor Bentley and Mary King, (daughters). He also left £450 to son Tapley Simmons. Because John Simmon's real estate has not been sold, Tapley has been unable to pay legacies, but he has paid interest to Eleanor Bentley and Mary King, and considerable sums to Tapley Simmons, as will be found in his accounts.
   Witnesses: John Godden, ( ? ) Baker and Robert Godden
   Proved 26th July 1792

9. Marble Tablet, North of Chancel Arch

IN A VAULT
NEAR THIS MONUMENT IS INTERRED THE BODY
OF MR. THOMAS FRY
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AT RAINHAM ON THE 25th OF AUGUST 1832
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 10th OF APRIL 1842
AGED 69 YEARS

10. Marble Tablet, South of Chancel Arch

MELISCENT THE WIFE OF JOHN GIBBS
SOLICITOR
DIED 15th DAY OF JANUARY 1818 AGED59 YEARS
THE DECEASED WAS THE SURVIVING DAUGHTER
OF ROBERT POLHILL A.M. VICAR OF
GOUDHURST AND RECTOR OF SHADOXHURST

11. Black Marble Tablet, North Wall Once Included White Marble with Arms

I.S.E.
SAMUEL GIBSON A.M.
ECCLESIAE DE FRINDSBURY QUONDAM VICARIUS
QUAM PROVINCIAM PIA SEDULITATE
ET INTEGRITATE VITAE PER 34 ANNOS ORNAVIT
RELIGIONEM SINE SUCO ET SUPERSTITIONE
DOCTRNAM SINE FAMAE AUCUPIO COLUIT
ORTU SATIS FELIX BENEFICENTIA MAJOR
UTRUMQUE TACERI MALUIT
GRAVTATEM MORUM CUM SUAVITATE COMPOSUIT
PACIS QUOD VIXIT FEMINA LATE SPARFIT
MORIENS AMPLAM MESSEM RECEPIT
AMORUM SATUR (SEPTUAGENARIO PAULO MINOR)
ANIMAM DEO PLACIDE REDDENS FEB. 10th 1724
PRISCILLA FILIA UNICA SUPERSTES ATQUE HAERES
PATRI PARITER AC MATRI CHARISSIMAE PRISCILLAE
IN VITA SIMUL ET IN MORTE CONJUNCTISSIMA
POSUIT
JUXTA CINERES PARETUM ETIAM COLLOCARI
PRISCILLA FILIA VOLIUTE
NUPSIT EA GERGIO GREEN S.T.B.
ECCLESIA DE CLIFFE IN HAC VICUNIE RECTOR
EIQUA DESUNCTO PER ANNOS CONTINNOS 27
VIDUA SUPERFUIT
NATA ES A.D. 1698
DENATA 10th AUG. 1769

GREEN see GIBSON

GUNSTON see CURLING

12. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall

JACOBUS HULKES
DE CHATHAM ARM.
OC ETAT SUAE 50 JAN. 29th
1821
"Cunctis Ille Bonis Flebilis Occidit"

13. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall

EDWARDUS THOMAS DAY HULKES ARM.
DECISSET
DIE NOVEMBRIS SECUNDO
MDCCCXXIII
ANNO AETATIS VIGESIMO SEPTIMO

(See Falshaw for Will)

14. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall

JACOBUS HULKES ARM.
DECISSET DIE APRILIS DECIMO SEPTIMO
MDCCCXXXVI
ANNO AETATIS TRIESIMO PRIMO

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd March 1836
James Hulkes, Esquire, of Little Hermitage, Frindsbury
   This is a long will, mostly concerned with detailed trust rules.
   Desires to be buried in family vault at Strood Church.
   Top wife, Jane, all household furniture and goods, except fixtures, horses, carriages and harness, wines and liquors. She also gets £100. £100 to each of his executors.
   Rest and residue of real and personal estate, to mother, Penelope and Robert Henry Bartholomew of New Inn, London, Gentleman, upon trust. They are to sell this, except Government Securities, to pay debts and legacies, etc.
   They are to pay his widow an annuity of £300, for life, this is in lieu of Dower Rights.
   To such of his daughters who are living, £4,000 each at 21 years. In the meantime, the money to be invested and interest used towards their maintenance and education.
   Rest and residue, including his lathe and fittings, tools, etc., plate, plated goods, pictures, prints, books, bookcase, to trustees, in trust, for son James and any other sons alive at his death or to be born, at 21 years, shared equally.
   He has a brewery business in Chatham, which trustees will discontinue, either wholly or partly, as they think fit.
   Witnesses: Charles May Simmons, Solicitor, Rochester, W.W. Day, Little Hermitage and Edward Egglesden, Coachman to Mrs Penelope Hulkes.
Codicil dated 31st March 1836
   Very technical, trustees can appoint additional trustees.
   Witnesses: W. W. Day and Edward Egglesden
Codicil dated 31st March 1836
   If his mother wishes to take possession of Little Hermitage estate, which he holds under a lease granted by her, she may do so, giving notice in writing, within six months of his death. He now gives mother Penelope all fixtures. All wines and spirits, watches, clocks, chimney ornaments, shells and curiosities, turnery performances by his father and himself also to his mother; she also has all clothes and linen.
   Witnesses: Charles May Simmons, W.W. Day and Edward Egglesden
   Proved 3rd July 1836

15. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall

PENELOPE HULKES
JACOBI HULKES RELICTA
OB AETAS SUAE 78 MAR 21st
1848

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated, 30th November 1841
Penelope Hulkes of Little Hermitage, Frindsbury
   Desires to be buried in family vault at Strood Church.
   Appoints Robert Henry Bartholomew of New Inn, Middlesex is sole executor, he has £100. To Mrs Mary Packer the Elder of Cliffe an annuity of 4 shillings per week and servant John Coleman gets £10.
   Rest and residue of personal estate and trust estate she may hold to her executor, upon trust. Grand daughters, Penelope Jane Hulkes and Amelia Hulkes, £4,000 each at 21 years.
   Witnesses: Henry Coulter, Chatham and Thomas Dewsberry, Rochester
Codicil dated 19th January 1848
   Her executor has died since she made her will, she now appoints grandson James Hulkes in his place.
   Witnesses: Edward Griffiths, Lincoln's Inn Fields and Ann Reveley ? of Little Hermitage.
   Proved 20th April 1848
Henry Smetham described the Hulkes' tomb in the churchyard as, ".. a substantial tomb, surrounded by iron railings, and shielded from the weather by a zinc covered canopy". . The chest tomb, (sans railings and cover), just south of the tower is the Hulkes family tomb, with the family crest. It is a short distance south of the tower, I assume this is the tomb Smetham is referring to (See Churchyard)

HULKES see FALSHAW (and Churchyard)

16. Brass Plaque on North Wall

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF
JOHN GEORGE JEFFERY
WHO FOR UPWARDS OF 50 YEARS FAITHFULLY SERVED THE PARISH OF
STROOD AS HEADMASTER OF THE BOYS' SCHOOLAND AS
CHORISTER, ORGANIST AND CHOIR MASTER OF THIS CHURCH
DIED 2nd OCTOBER 1915 AGED 71 YEARS
R.I.P.
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS

17. SMALL MARBLE TABLET, NORTH WALL

IN MEMORY OF
EDWARD POCOCK
4th SON OF HENRY JOSEPH & ANN POCOCK OF UPNOR
FORMERLY A MEMBER OF THE CHOIR
OF THIS CHURCH
WHO DIED 17th JANUARY 1875 AGED 23 YEARS
AT CHIWYA IN CENTRAL AFRICA
UPON THE ANGLO – AMERICAN EXPEDITION
TO DISCOVER THE SOURCE OF THE NILE
"Doing His Duty Well"

According to Smetham, this monument was erected by the Daily Telegraph.

POLHILL see GIBBS

ROBERTS see SLAUGHTER

18. Marble Tablet on North Wall

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR SON
VICTOR CHARLES STURLA ROBINSON
1st BATT. ROYAL FUSILERS (LONDON REGIMENT)
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION
IN FRANCE ON THE 16th OF OCTOBER 1918
AFTER FOUR YEARS SERVICE
FOR HIS KING AND COUNTRY
AGED 30
"He fought the fight and kept the faith,
And the Master says," Well Done",
While he gives him the faithful warrior's crown,
And the prize of a race well run"

19. Marble Tablet with Arms, South Wall

HENRY SHEAFE ATTORNEY AT LAW
DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1752 AGED 59 YEARS
ELIZABETH SHEAFE HIS WIFE DIED
3rd NOVEMBER 1757 AGED 56 YEARS
ROBERT TAYLOR ATTORNEY AT LAW
DIED 17th JANUARY 1762 AGED 44 YEARS
ANN TAYLOR WIFE OF THE ABOVE AND
DAUGHTER OF HENRY AND ELIZ. SHEAFE
DIED 2nd FEBRUARY 1782 AGED 61 YEARS
SARAH SHEAFE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE HENRY & ELIZ.
SHEAFE DIED 17th AUG. 1785 IN THE 51st YEAR OF HER AGE
SARAH SHEAFE ERECTED THIS STONE
TO THE MEMORY OF THE ABOVE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 11th February 1752
Henry Sheafe
   Daughter, Ann is sole executor. His body to be buried under his family pew, in a double deal coffin.
   Thomas Taylor to be undertaker. His freehold properties in Kent or elsewhere, not held in trust, to wife, Elizabeth, for ever.
   All leasehold and personal estate for term of leases, household goods, investments, his own money or in partnership with Robert Taylor, and all other monies, to his wife and daughters, Ann and Sarah, equally shared.
   Witnesses: Ann Woodgate, Mary Norman, Mark of Mary Hulkes, Mary Hulkes
   Proved 20th February 1752
Note in Margin, dated 7th December 1827
Will was not administered by Ann Sheafe, now deceased. Her sole executor, sister Sarah did not proved Ann's will,and is also dead, so administration granted to William Nokes of Woolwich, Gentleman, on behalf of John Rugden of Plumsead, Esquire, concerning the Henry Dalyson Charity, (except property in Chatham on 500 year lease, granted to Henry Sheafe on 8th October 1751.) This must refer to property which Henry Sheafe held in trust?
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd May 1757
Robert Taylor
   All real and personal estate to wife, Ann for ever. She is also sole executor.
   Witnesses: William Buck, Matthew Hood and Henry Mitton
   Proved 23th January 1762

20. Marble Tablet with Crest, North Wall

UNDERNEATH
ARE THE BODYS (sic) OF MARY WIFE OF
WILLIAM SLAUGHTER ESQ., OB. 19th DEC.
1704 AET 33 AND MARY THEIR DAUGHTER
WHO DIED AN INFANT THIS MARBLE IS PUT
UP IN MEMORY OF THEM BY DAME ELIZ.
ROBERTS THEIR ONLY SURVIVING CHILD
AND WIFE OF SR. WALTER ROBERTS
OF GLASTONBURY IN THIS COUNTY, BART. 1740

William Slaughter, of St. Nicholas, Rochester, was an attorney, and married Mary Venman, of Strood, at St. Mary Magdalen, Old Fish Street Hill, London, on 29th April 1697 (Smetham).
Glassenbury is in the parish of Cranbrook, home of the Roberts family since the reign of Richard II. Cranbrook church contains a Roberts family monument in the form of a genealogical tree, showing many generations.

21. Metal Plaque on North Wall

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH STACE
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 27th JAN. 1908
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY PARISHIONERS
AND FRIENDS TO COMMEMORATE HIS BEQUEST
OF £950 TO DISCHARGE THE OUTSTANDING
PAROCHIAL DEBT INCURRED UNDER THE STROOD
LOCAL ACT OF 1812 HE ALSO BEQUEATHED
TO THE CITY OF ROCHESTER THE ULTIMATE
RESIDUE OF HIS ESTATE TO BE DEVOTED
TO THE REDUCTION OF THE MUNICIPAL DEBT
"Owe no Man Anything"

22. Marble Tablet, North Side of Chancel Arch

NEAR THIS TABLET
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
THOMAS STEVENS
LATE OF LAMBERHURST, SUSSEX (sic)
WHO DIED THE 4th OF NOVEMBER 1824
AGED 95 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 29th OF AUGUST 1800
AGED 65 YEARS
LIKEWISE THREE OF THEIR CHILDREN
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 7th September 1824
Thomas Stevens of Lamberhurst, Sussex, (sic), Late Senior Alderman of Rochester
   To friends, Thomas Thompson of Frant?, near Sevenoaks, Gentleman, Robert Gunning, St. Mary's Hall, Gentleman and David John Day of Rochester, Gentleman, his freeholds, including farm house and lands in Frindsbury and Higham, occupied by Edward Butcher and his freehold in Rochester High Street, occupied by [      ] and [      ] Gould; his freehold 20 acres in Higham occupied by Thomas Bentley, his freehold called Quarrinton House used as two dwellings, adjoining the "Malthouse Shovel" public house in the east end of Chatham High Street (actually in Parish of Gillingham), occupied by Edward Shrewsbury; three freehold cottages adjoining the "Cossack" public house in Delce Lane, Rochester, occupied by [      ] Wildish and [      ] Broughton and [      ] Goodridge; four freeholds in Maidstone Road and Pleasant Row, adjoining the "Royal George" public house, in Rochester, occupied by Widow Stiles, Frederick West, John Bassham and Edward Landen; freehold adjoining the "Angel" public house, in Strood, occupied by James West; freehold adjoining the "Victory" public house in Strood, occupied by John Wilson and a cottage near the "Falstaff" public house in Highham, occupied by [      ] Arthes, upon trust, during the life of his daughter, Mary, wife of Charles Thompson of Rochester, Surgeon, to pay annual rents to her. After her death, if her husband survives her, then to him for life. After both deaths, then to her daughters, equally shared.
   Brewhouse and house, storehouse, malt house, waterworks, stable, coach house and buildings adjoining brewery, several public houses, freehold and leasehold, in and near Rochester and other parishes in Kent. Of these, one third has been settled on daughter Mary at her marriage. The brew house and dwellings have been mortgaged by him to raise sufficient money, now in the Bank of England Annuities, to provide an annual sum of £800, in the names of his trustees, for benefit of Jon Prentis Henslow, of Rochester, Gentleman, and Frances his wife, (Steven's other daughter). This is in lieu of profits from brewing business, where Henslow was his partner.
   To his trustees, house adjoining brewery, in which he once lived and other house lately occupied by Tadman, now by the brewer or the clerk of the brewery. The furniture of his former house and all contents and freehold and leasehold public houses in and near Rochester, Chatham, Frindsbury, Cobham, Meopham, Luddesdown, Wouldham, Strood and Higham, and other properties not already mentioned, and £2,000 given by him to the funds of the brewery, this to be placed by his trustees in bank annuities, upon trust. They to allow his daughter Mary and husband to live in his old house, for life, and contents of house. Her husband is to carry on brewery business, until two of his younger sons, Charles and Richard Thompson, or other sons are 21. At the age of 14, they are to attend the accounting house of the business and assist there, for which they will be paid £50 per annum, each. Trustees to allow nephew Thomas Chambers, late apprentice to Henry Dixon Edmeades of Strood, Joiner, to have free use and occupation of public house, called the "King's Head" at Upnor, for life, for annual rent of £2.
   Trustees to apply his 3% bank annuities he has at death, towards discharge of mortgage of £26,666 13s 4d and dispose of £2,000 advanced by him to brewery.
   Surplus of two thirds of profits of brewery to Richard and Charles Thompson at 21.
   To servant Charity Baldwin, £200, to servants Mary and Thomas Baldwin, £10 each for mourning; to Thomas Chambers all his clothes.
   Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Thomas Pawley of Lamberhurst, Clothier and Thomas Francis of Lamberhurst, Carpenter
   Proved 15th March 1826
   Robert Gunning and David Day have renounced execution of will
Thomas Stevens built Gadshill Place, at Higham, which was later the home of Charles Dickens. Mayor of Rochester, in 1787 and 1801, his signature included his title, "Mare of Rochester" !

TAYLOR see SHEAFE

PART TWO Monuments in the old church, recorded by John Thorpe in the early 18th century and published by his son in Registrum Roffensis, 1769.

BOOTH see JELFE

23. Ledger Stone in the Chancel

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
JOSEPH CAESAR AND MARY HIS WIFE
HE HAD ISSUE BY HER NINE CHILDREN
VIZ. AUGUSTINE, ELIZABETH, JULIUS,
MARY, TITUS, TIBERIUS, CAROLINUS,
CATHERINE, FRANCES
HE DIED NOVEMBER 20th 1668
AETAT SUAE 41
SHE DIED APRIL 10th 1701
AETAT SUAE 68
LIKEWISE HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
JULIUS CAESAR
SON OF JOSEPH AND MARY CAESAR
WHO DIED APRIL 29th 1712
AETAT 55

CAESAR see SIMMONDS

24. Ledger Stone in the Nave, near Belfry

HERE LYETH
INTERRED THE BODY OF
JANE CLIVE
THE WIFE OF MR. RICHARD CLIVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 30th 1700
AGED 52 YEARS
"In Briefe, to speak thy praise let this suffice,
Thou wast a wife most loving, modest, wife,
A pious woman, to thy neighbours kind,
A worthy mistress, and of a liberal mind."
HERE ALSO
LYETH THE BODY OF
SARAH CLIVE
THE WIFE OF
RICHARD CLIVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 15th OF JUNE 1721

25. 14th Century Ledger, incised effigy of a woman praying , North Aisle

KI: PVR: LALME: MARIOBE: E: JOHAN: CREYE: PRIERACIS: VINS: IVRUS: DE: PARDVN: AVERA:

26. Ledger Stone in Chancel

HERE LYETH ROBERT AND MARGARET
CHILDREN OF ROBERT AND MARY CURTIS
ROBERT                   MARCH THE 8th 1712
                                    DIED
MARGARET                 OCTOBER THE 31st 1720

27. Ledger Stone, North Aisle

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
ELIANOR EVANS LATE WIFE OF
WILLIAM EVANS OF WINDSOR, GENTLEMAN
SEPT. 16th 1705
AGED 77

28. Ledger Stone in the Nave

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
WILLIAM
THE SON OF
WILLIAM FURNER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd OF AUGUST 1712
IN THE 19th YEAR OF HIS AGE
HERE ALSO LYETH THE BODY OF
SUSANNA
THE WIFE OF THE SAID
WILLIAM FURNER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st OF SEPTEMBER 1712
IN THE 48th YEAR OF HER AGE
HERE LIETH ALSO THE BODY OF
MR. WILLIAM FURNER SEN.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th OF MAYMANO DOM 1722
AGED 65

P.C.C. Will , dated 13th May 1721
William Furner, House Carpenter
   He wishes to be buried in the church as near to his son, William, as possible.
   £5 to the poor people of Strood, not receiving parish alms, to be distributed on the day of his funeral or following Sunday.
   To his wife, Mary, an annuity of £20, or life, this is payable from Richard Tassell, her son ,pursuant on a bond made by Richard Tassell, her former husband, before their marriage. Richard Tassell Junior as his father's executor is responsible for this annuity.
   Also to his wife, for life, his half share in a water mill in Strood, now occupied by Reginald Head. To his two grandsons, William and John Fidge, his leasehold farm called Sheppard's in Sheldwich, occupied by Moses Easter. Furner holds this farm on a lease from Corpus Christi College, Oxford. If both grandsons die before they are 21, then to his kinsman, William Stott, for the remainder of the term. His little property near Faversham, occupied by Thomas Merritt, to the above grandsons, for ever. If both grandsons have no lawful issue, then to William Stott, for ever. Also to the above grandsons, his leasehold in Strood, known as "Noah's Ark" and another small leasehold adjoining, occupied by Widow Gardin ?. If the above grandsons die before they are 21, then to their brothers, George and Michael Fidge.
   His kinsman William Stott will receive rents from the properties until grandsons are 21.Stott is to use the money for the education and clothing of William and John Fidge. Any surplus to testator's daughter, Ann Fidge, mother of the above grandsons. If Ann dies before William and John, then Stott is to retain money until William and John are 21 and then pay it to them.
   To William Stott, who now lives with the testator, testator's own dwelling house in Strood and five small properties adjoining, occupied by himself, Henry Netherwood, Sarah Hills, Stephen Trygellins ?, George Trumbull and Jasper Riddle, for ever. He desires Stott not to sell or mortgage any part of these properties. His wife can live in his dwelling house, with Stott, rent free, for six months after his death, or as long as his wife and Stott agree.
    Also to William Stott, his little property opposite the "Angel" in Strood, occupied by James Swift, for ever. Stott must keep properties in good repair. The last property is charged with the payment of an annuity of 40 shillings to the Minister of Strood, for ever, towards the Charity School in Strood, for as long as it continues. If it closes, then the Minister will use the money on bread for 20 of the most needy of the poor widows, or other people of Strood, not receiving parish alms. If the money is not paid, the Minister has power to recover the money.
   Also to William Stott, two leasehold properties in Strood, occupied by Thomas Mitchell and Robert Hunt. To kinswomen, Jane and Elizabeth Furner, eleven small properties in Rivers Ally, in Rochester High Street, occupied by Anthony Swansbury, Thomas Jackson, Thomas Cooper, Edward Wetherly, Evan Jones, William Atkins, Amy Verrill, John Price, John Hitch ?, Thomas Blewitt and John Clarke. Also to his kinswomen, three properties in Cage Lane, Strood, occupied by Joseph King, Robert Henderson and Susannah Dye, for ever.
   To William Paget of Cobham, his horse and furniture, to Mrs Elizabeth Paget, his wife, a gold ring of 20 shillings value, to their four children, Elizabeth, Mary, Thomas and Tassell, £5 each. To his son and daughter in law, Richard and Elizabeth Tassell, eac a gold ring of 20 shillings value. To his very good friend and kinsman, Thomas Dobson and Mary, his wife, each a gold ring of 20 shillings value. To Edward and John Dobson, £10 each. To his good friend, Thomas Winter, a gold ring, value 20 shillings.
   His executor is to receive rents from his freeholds for one year to pay debts, funeral costs, legacies, etc., his stock in trade, household goods and personal estate to be valued and sold. Executors to pay residue to William and John Fidge, Ann their mother, Elizabeth and Jane Furner and William Stott in equal shares. William is sole executor. Nominates Rev. C. Parfect and Henry Pooley as overseers of the will, desiring them everything is done properly, according to his will. They have 5 guineas for their trouble, from his personal estate.
   Witnesses: Susanna Wharam or Whaham? And William Clarke, Junior
Codicil dated 26th May 1722
   Regarding the legacy of 40 shillings from a property occupied by James Swift, he has disposed of this property sine making the will. Now the money will come from the three house in Cage Lane for the same purpose. The school will particularly teach the poor children knowledge and practise of the Christian Religion of the Church of England.
   Witnesses: Robert Stunt, Henry Sheafe and Henry Jackson
   Proved 20th May 1722

29. Brass with effigies of a Man and three Women, in the Nave

HIC JACENT THOMAS GLOVER, AGNES, ALICIA & JHNA, UXES EJS. QI.OBIIT XIII DIE MES FEBRUARII ANO DNI MCCCXLIIII QRO AIAB PPICIETEUR DEUS AMEN

30. Black Marble on North Wall

NEAR THIS PLACE
LIETH THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH
THE DAUGHTER OF
CAPT. JAMES GOTHER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 6th OF OCTOBER 1695
AGED 25 YEARS

31. Two Small Stone in the Nave

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
THOMAS HAYES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 12th DAY OF MAY
ANNO DOM 1693
AGED 65 YEARS

NEAR THIS PLACE
LYETH THE BODY OF
BETHIAH
THE WIFE OF
THOMAS HAYES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 16th DAY OF APRIL 1690
AGED 52 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 9th May 1693
Thomas Hayes, House Carpenter of Strood.
   He gives to his children, John and Elizabeth Hayes, all his property in Strood, known by the name or sign of "The Sadlers Arms", occupied by [      ] Clench, and his other property, on condition that, one year after his death, they sell the properties; the money to be added to his personal estate.
   To son, Thomas, 5 shillings, To grandson, Thomas, son of Thomas, £15, to his two sisters, testator's grand daughters, Katherine and Elizabeth, £5 each. The latter legacies to be paid when they are 20 years old. To daughter, Elizabeth, all of her late mother's clothes. After debts and funeral costs, etc., are paid, a sum, not exceeding £100, from his his personal estate to be divided between his children, John, James and Elizabeth, half to John and James, and half to Elizabeth. If his estate can not raise the £100 to be divided amongst his children, the the sum will be £50, the legacies of £5 and £15 before given shall be less or half ?
   His children, John, James and Elizabeth are his executors. He desires George Lattenden of Frindsbury, Yeoman, to be Overseer of the will and to assist his executors.
   Witnesses: James Hayes ?, Samuel ? and John ? Walsall

32. Ledger Stone in the South Aisle

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
ROSE
THE WIFE OF
THOMAS HIND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 28th OF OCTOBER 1722
AGED 70 YEARS

33. Ledger Stone in the North Aisle

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
SAMEUL HOLWILL
AND ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
AND TWO CHILDREN
EDWARD AND ELIZABETH
HE DIED JUNE 21st 1699
AETAT SUAE 75

34. Ledger Stone in the Nave

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
MARY JELFE
DAUGHTER OF
MRS. MARY JELFE
OF THIS PARISH WIDDOW
WHO DYED THE 2nd OF MARCH 1673
AGED 23 YEARS
AND ALSO THE BODY OF
MR. FERD. BOOTH
LATE MINISTER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DYED THE 4th OF FEBRUARY 1679
AGED 35 YEARS
AND ALSO THE BODY OF
THE ABOVE MENTIONED
MRS. MARY JELFE WIDDOW
WHO DYED THE 2nd OF MARCH 1679
AGED 63 YEARS
AND ALSO THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH
THE DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE MENTIONED
MR. BOOTH
AND PRISCILLA HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 18th OF APRIL 1680
AGED 4 YEARS

35. Ledger Stone in the Chancel

UNDER THIS STONE
LYETH INTERRED THE BODY OF
WILLIAM LEWIS
SONE OF
WILLIAM LEWIS
DEPUTY VICTUALLER OF
HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY AT CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 27th OF MAY 1639
AETATIS SUAE ...3... ANNORUM

36. Ledger Stone in the South Aisle

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
MARY PLAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th DAY OF JANUARY 1711
AGED 54
AND ALSO HER HUSBAND
JOHN PLAY
WHO DEPARTED THE
12th DAY OF MAY 1699
AGED 73

37. Ledger Stone in the Chancel

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
DOROTHY PUNNETT
THE WIFE OF
CAPT. THO. PUNNETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 29th OF JANUARY 1713
AGED 67 YEARS

38. Ledger Stone in the North Aisle

HERE LYETH THE BODY OF
STEPHEN SIMMONDS
LATE GUNNER OF
HER MAJESTY'S SHIP
BRITANNIA
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOV. THE 23rd 1703
AETAT SUAE 72
AND THE BODY OF
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
THE DAUGHTER OF
JOSEPH AND MARY CAESAR
HE HAD BY HER SEVEN CHILDREN

39. Ledger Stone with Arms, in the North Aisle

HERE LYETH INTERRED
THE BODY OF
CHRISTOPHER VENMAN, GENT.
WHO DIED JUNE THE 17th 1710
AGED 41

40. Tablet with Arms on North Wall

NEAR THIS PLACE
LYETH INTER'D THE BODY OF
CAPT. ROBERT WOOD
OBIIT 12th MARCH ANNO 1686
ALSO THE BODY OF
ANN WOOD
HIS WIFE
OBIIT 29th JAN.ANNO 1702 AETAT 76

41. Inscription over door in North Wall of Chapel South of the South Aisle

THIS CHAPEL WAS BOUGHT AND REPAIRED BY CAPT. ROBERT WOOD ANNO DOMINI 1705

Appendix - Inscriptions found by Henry Smetham under the floor and published in his "History of Strood",

42. Altar Tomb?

ROBERT BIGGAR
WHO DIED AUGUST 7th 1806
(No age recorded by Smetham)
MARY
WIFE OF
JOHN BOGHURST
WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1794
AGED 84 YEARS

43. Ledger Stone, Partly cover by "brick furnace"

WILLIAM BARROW
LIEUTENANT OF HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY
SON OF THE ABOVE
JOHN BARROW
WHO DIED 6th JUNE 1772
AGED 27 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 31st march 1772
William Barrow, Gentleman, late lieutenant of H.M.S. Sloop "Hound"
   His house to his wife, Elizabeth and "honoured mother, Elizabeth, widow, for life. After death of survivor, then to his brothers and sister, Francis, John and Elizabeth wife of Richard Bromley, equally shared. His mother is executor.
   Witnesses: Thomas Craddock, William Twopenny and William Twopenny, Junior
   Proved 22nd June 1772

44. Ledger Stone

JOHN VENMAN, SENR.
OBIIT 25th NOVEMBER 1703
AETAT 32

Smetham states "Christopher" but it is John in the Register, (buried at the end of November) and the will (below) confirms this identification. The Senior is problematic, no son appears in the will, perhaps he was dead, although one is more likely to have this suffix if both father and son were alive; if there was a son he would have been a child, if so, would the suffix apply? One might not expect a shipwright to be buried inside the church, but House Carpenter, Thomas Hayes, was buried in the nave. Also, what is the relationship between John and Christopher Venman, Gent.?
Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 11th October 1703
John Venman, Shipwright of Strood.
   His wages, ready money and all household goods and personal estate, to his wife, Jane, for ever. Jane is sole executor and guardian of his daughter, Mary.
   Witnesses: John Exabee and Richard Sheafe
   Proved 9th December 1703

45. Ledger Stone, with Arms

WILLIAM PHILLIPS, GENT.
SARAH HIS WIFE
SHE WAS FORMERLY WIFE OF
CHRISTOPHER VENMAN

Sarah Phillips Charity
I am assuming this is one and the same Sarah Phillips ?
By her will dated 24th June 1740 she bequeathed £188 18s 3d Old South Sea Stock, to the Minister, Churchwardens and Overseers of Strood, upon trust. They were to spend dividends on bread to be distributed, on the donor's birthday (8th November) to most industrious poor of Strood, not receiving parish alms, as trustees think fit. The South Sea Annuities were paid off on 22nd March 1855 and the money converted into £198 3s 7d Consols at per annum income of £5 18s 10d. The sum bequeathed by Phillips was originally £50, which was due to parish after the death of her nephew, William Pearson, who died about 1747 but the money was not paid over to the parish until 1778.

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Section B   "TYPED MANUSCRIPT"
This typed manuscript, date unknown, consists, with three exceptions, of monuments which can no longer be found. The three still extant are, the May headstone, which I am including under South West Corner; the Stevens chest tomb, see Churchyard Existing Monuments, and the Fry monument, the latter inside the church, see Interior.
   This record seems to be accurate, although not all the ages can be guaranteed to be accurate.
   It is also not clear whether some of the monuments are headstones or ledgers.

46. [1]

TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. MARK BARNES
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 22nd OF JULY 1803
IN THE 33rd YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO
TWO CHILDREN WHO
DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO
THOMAS R. SAKER
WHO UNFORTUNATELY WAS LOST IN
1834
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
MARIA WIFE OF BOTH THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANY. 17Th 1850
IN HER 75th YEAR
ALSO
MARK AND ANN BARNES
GRANDCHILDREN OF THE ABOVE

47. [2]

IN MEMORY OF
JAMES BARTHOLOMEW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 16th OF JULY 1774
IN THE 75th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO OF
SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd OF OCT. 1776
IN THE 76th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO
WILLIAM BARTHOLOMEW
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 16th NOV. 1788
IN THE 50th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
FRANCES BARTHOLOMEW
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JAMES AND SARAH BARTHOLOMEW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 19th OF JUNE 1823
IN THE 82nd YEAR OF HER AGE

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 10th September 1764
James Bartholomew, Shop Keeper of Strood
   To sons James and William, his freehold house in Strood, equally shared, for ever.
   To daughter Frances Bartholomew, a damask table cloth and six damask napkins. All other goods and chattels, real and personal estate not already bequeathed, to his wife Sarah, for life, but she can dispose of as she thinks. She is sole executor.
   Witnesses: William Dourett, Mary Dourett and J. Bowes
   Proved 21st September 1774
Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 12th September 1774
Sarah Bartholomew, Widow of Strood
   She is "aged, sick and infirm". To daughter, Sarah, wife of Francis Baker of Rochester, half of her clothes. To son James, all his father's clothes; to son William, one guinea. All household goods, shop goods, ready money, debts, bonds, securities and all real and personal estate, not already bequeathed, to daughter Frances Bartholomew, for ever. Frances and William Bartholomew are executors.
   Witnesses: Richard Peachy and J. Bowes
   Proved 4th March 1777 Power reserved to son William
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd April 1816
Frances Bartholomew, Spinster of Maidstone
   To nephew, Robert Henry Bartholomew, of New Inn, Middlesex, Gentleman, half of her bank annuities, in trust, for niece Ann Tennent. To niece Frances Skiller, £20; to niece Frances Jarrett, £20 and clothes, household linen and furniture. To nieces Elizabeth and Bronell Tennent, daughters of her niece Ann Tennent, £10 each, if there are adequate funds after funeral costs etc. To Elizabeth Woodham of Maidstone, Spinster, £10.
   Residue to Robert H. Bartholomew, who is executor.
   Witnesses: Caroline Burgess and Thomas Freeland
Codicil
   To each of her nieces, £10
   Affidavit, 5th December 1823
Thomas Hobbs of Rochester is sworn, he was well acquainted with testator's hand and confirms that codicil is in her handwriting. Frances Austin Bartholomew of Rochester also confirms handwriting is authentic.
   Proved 9th December 1823

48. [3]

IN MEMORY OF
ANN BARTHOLOMEW
WIDOW OF
WILLIAM BARTHOLOMEW
WHO DIED THE 23rd DAY OF DEC.
IN THE 81st YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF
ANN TENNENT
WIDOW & DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 8th OF DECEMBER 1831
AGED 62 YEARS

Bennett see Stevens

49. [4]

TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES BROMLEY
WHO DIED ON THE 12th OF MAY 1829
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARGARET SARAH
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
JAMES BROMLEY
WHO DIED ON THE 29th OF APRIL 1842
AGED 67 YEARS

50. [5]

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD FOORD BROMLEY M.D.
SURGEON, R.N.
DIED 29th JUNE 1836
AGED 69 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 26th August 1820
James Bromley, Gentleman of Rochester
   Wife Margaret and son James Hither are executors. His house in High Street, Strood, lately occupied by Mary Kingsnorth, widow, now unoccupied, to wife and son James, upon trust, they are to sell and hold money in trust.
   Furniture, and all household contents and his watches, to wife, for ever. She also gets all silver plate, for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death or second marriage, then equally divided(by weight) among his children. Wife also gets £80.
   All money from sale of property and residue of personal estate and effects, after payment of debts, funeral, etc., to wife and son James, upon trust. They are to invest money in Public Funds and to pay interest to wife for maintenance and education of their children, as long as she remains his widow. After her death of re-marriage, then to other executor, upon trust. Money to be transferred to children at 21 years of age or marriage of daughters, and to their lawful issue, equally divided.
   Witnesses: D.B. Lewis, Attorney, Rochester, George Osborn and Jane Lewis
   Proved 2nd December 1829
   Testator "late of Strood". Wife and son James, both of Strood.
   Value of goods and chattels less than £200.

51. [6]

IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE COLLINGS
HUSBAND OF
MARY COLLINGS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 19th 1795
AGED 41 YEARS

52. [7]

HERE LIETH
MRS ELIZABETH DAY
THE WIFE OF
DAVID DAY
OF THE PARISH OF CHALK
SOLE DAUGHTER OF
HENRY & ELIZABETH LOFT
OF THIS PARISH
SHE DIED SEPT. THE 17th 1764
AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO PENELOPE
SECOND WIFE OF
DAVID DAY
DIED OCT. 15th 1785
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNA
THIRD WIFE OF
DAVID DAY
DIED FEB. 21st 1808
AGED 73 YEARS

53. [8]

[ ]
ALSO
OF THE ABOVE NAMED
MR MICHAEL EATON
WHO DIED AT BOULOGNE, FRANCE
THE 6th OF AUGUST 1848
IN THE 85th YEAR OF HIS AGE

54. [9]

IN MEMORY OF
MARY EDWARDS
WHO DIED MAY 29th 18003
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO OF
EDWARD EDWARDS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1817
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO REBECCA
WIFE OF
EDWARD EDWARDS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOV. 14th 1852
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD EDWARDS
WHO DIED JAN. 11th 1880
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO OF
EDWARD KNIGHT EDWARDS
SON OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD & REBECCA EDWARDS
WHO DIED APRIL 26th 1842
AGED 8 YEARS

55. 10]

IN MEMORY OF
GEORGE GOLDSTON
WHO DIED THE 13th OF MAY 1804
AGED 70 YEARS

GOLDSTON see STEVENS

56. [11]

HERE LIETH
THE BODIES OF
TWO SONS OF
HENRY & ELIZABETH LOFT
OF THIS PARISH
HENRY THEIR FIRST
DIED 27th OF MAY 1732
AGE 15 MONTHS
HENRY THEIR SECOND
DIED 28th OF FEBRUARY 1762
AGED 24 YEARS
IN MEMORY OF
HENRY LOFT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED ON THE 18th OF NOV.1773
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 28th OF MAY 1779
AGED 70 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 2nd February 1765 & 4th July 1775
Henry Loft, Collar Maker
   To wife Elizabeth, all of his estate, for ever. She is executor.
   Witnesses: William Barton, Martha Mitton and Henry Mitton
   Proved 6th December 1773

Elizabeth Loft, Widow
   To Sarah Loft of Dartmouth (sic), Kent, Spinster, niece of late husband, Henry Loft, £160 Bank of England Annuities. To Mary Kempton, wife of John of Dartford (aforesaid), Plumber, another niece of late husband, £140 of same annuities. To Elizabeth Hawkings, wife of Edward of Dartford, Yeoman, another niece of late husband, £140 of same annuities, and white callico bed quilt. To cousins Abraham and John Hosmer, sons of cousin, Abraham Hosmer, (deceased).late of Strood,
   £50 of the same annuities at 21 years.
   All of her clothes and plate, except silver tankard, to Sarah Loft, Mary Kempton and Elizabeth Hawkings, equally shared.
   To Hester Alexander of Strood, Spinster, £10. Rest and residue, after expences, to son in law, David Day of Frindsbury, Gentleman; Day is also executor.
   Witnesses: James Hulkes and William Twopenny
   Proved 13th June 1779

57. [12] The part of this inscription to Charles Martin reads as if it were inside the church, why otherwise
the reference to the churchyard ?

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA MARTIN
YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
MR. CHARLES MARTIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1844
AGED 9 YEARS
ALSO
MRS. SARAH MARTIN
WIFE OF
ME. CHARLES MARTIN
AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 19th OF JULY 1853
AGED 48 YEARS
IN A VAULT IN THIS CHURCHYARD
LIE THE REMAINS OF
CHARLES MARTIN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
SARAH MARTIN
WHO DIED ON THE 21st DAY OF MARCH 1868
IN THE 70th YEAR OF HIS AGE

58. [13]

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN PUCKLE
WHO DIED 23rd OF OCTOBER 1792
AGED 61YEARS
ALSO MARY PUCKLE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd OF NOV. 1792
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLOTTE TAYLOR
WIFE OF JOSEPH TAYLOR
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st OF AUG. 1827
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
MR. FREDERICK PUCKLE
WHO DIED 29th OF MAY 1838
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
MR. JOHN PUCKLE
WHO DIED 13th OF AUG. 1848
AGED 88 YEARS

59. [14]

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN ROBINSON, JNR., ESQ.
LATE OF BOULTON STREET, PICCADILLY
WHO DIED 12th JUNE 1823
AGED 43 YEARS

SAKER see BARNES

TAYLOR see PUCKLE

TENNENT see BARTHOLOMEW

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Section C CHURCHYARD All Extant Monuments - (South West Corner Group in Separate Section)

ST. NICHOLAS FROM THE NORTH EAST.
A VERY UGLY MODERN EXTENSION IS ATTACHED TO THE NORTH WALL AND ORIGINAL? VESTRY. NORTH OF THE CHURCH, IS A LARGE, BLEAK AREA OF GRASS, ORIGINALLY CONTAINING MANY MONUMENTS, WHICH WERE ALSO DESTROYED, UNRECORDED

60. [1] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MR. WILLIAM ACWORTH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 10th 1865
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO
EDWARD JOHN ACWORTH
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SEPTEMBER 4th 1846
AGED 15 MONTHS
ALSO
MARY ACWORTH
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 31st 1885
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR. WILLIAM ACWORTH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 19th 1886
AGED 82 YEARS

1855 & 1865 Post Office Directories William Acworth, Tallow Chandler of Strood

Principal Probate Registry Index William Acworth, formerly of Paddock Terrace, Chatham, late 7 Roebuck Road, Rochester, Gentleman. Administration granted to William Acworth of Gravesend and Joseph Acworth of Chatham, both Tallow Chandlers, Value of effects, £793 18s 4d; re-sworn in 1887, £916 18s 4d

61. [2] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT ALEXANDER
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 17[   ]
IN THE [    ] YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO ROBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED APRIL[    ] 1781 ]
[Infant]
ALSO MRS. ANN ALEXANDER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [   ]
OF FEBRUARY 178[3] AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO ROBERT ALEXANDER
HUSBAND OF [    ] SARAH ALEXANDER
WHO DIED 12th DECEMBER 1798 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH TELFER ALEXANDER
WIFE OF THOMAS ALEXANDER
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF OCTOBER 181[3]
AGED [30] YEARS
ALSO HESTER SISTER OF THE ABOVE
ROBERT ALEXANDER
WHO DIED [    ] OF DECEMBER 1818
AGED [85] YEARS
ALSO SARAH ALEXANDER BENTHAM
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
ROBERT ALEXANDER
WHO DIED THE [    ] OF AUGUST 1858
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM WALKER BENTHAM
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
SARAH ALEXANDER BENTHAM
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF MAY [1862] AGED [8]0 YEARS

1855 Post Office Directory William Walker Bentham, Agent for Lloyds
1861 Census William Walker Bentham a Notary Public
Principal Probate Registry Index
William Walker Bentham, late of Rochester, administration to Charles Alexander Bentham, Edgware Road and Bryan Bentham of Rochester, sons, value under, £4,000

AMOS see BOWMER

62. [3] Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. ISAAC GEORGE ANDERSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY [ ] [1862]
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH ANDERSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER [ ] 1868
AGED 7[2] YEARS

Wright's Directory, 1838, and1851 Census
Trunk Maker/Hardware Man

63. [4] Headstone

IN
LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
HENRY BULL ATTERSOLL
WHO DIED JUNE 6th 1885
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM ATTERSOLL
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 30th 1895
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
H. B. ATTERSOLL
WHO DIED JULY 6th 1902
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO SARAH LYDIA
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM ATTERSOLL
WHO DIED APRIL 6th 1917 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ETHEL KATE
TWIN SISTER OF
ALICE MAUD
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1892
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO ALICE MAUD
TWIN DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND SARAH ATTERSOLL
WHO DIED MARCH 7th 1875
AGED 1 YEAR AND 10 MONTHS

Principal Probate Registry Index Henry Attersoll was Landlord of the "Victory" public house for several decades. Son William took the pub over for a brief period.
Henry Attersoll effects amounted to £1,768 18s. Administration was granted to widow, Sarah and son William, Licensed Victualler.
William Attersoll was of Fairlawne, Maidstone Road, Rochester, former licensed victualler. Effects were valued at £2, 345 12s 10d.Administration to widow Sarah and William Henry Dakers, Rent Collector and George Walker, Ironmonger.

BENNETT see STEVENS

BENTHAM see ALEXANDER

64. [5] Incomplete Ledger

ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT BLADEN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 5th 1861
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO CORNELIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 27th 1862 AGED 54 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE 3 SONS AND 2 DAUGHTERS
ROBERT BLADEN
WHO DIED [ ] 18[37]
AGED [ 3 ] YEARS
THOMAS BLADEN
[ WHO DIED ]
[ AGED [ ] YEARS]

1861 Census Robert Bladen,Sail Maker of Rochester
Principal Probate Registry Index
Robert Bladen, effects under £450, administration to widow Cornelia

65. [5b] Part of Ledger (Missing parts never cut)

GEORGE BLADEN
WHO DIED [OCTOBER [ ]18[37]
AGED [ 3 ] YEARS
CORNELIA NEWNHAM
WHO DIED [    ] 18[    ]
AGED [    ] YEARS
ANN SARAH GOODCHILD
WHO DIED [    ] 18[    ]
AGED [    ] YEARS

66. [6] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BOUCHER
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st OF DECEMBER 1841
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO OF
ANN ELIZA BOUCHER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 30th OF JUNE 1863
AGED 72 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 12th August 1841
William Boucher, Saddle Maker of Rochester
   To daughter Ann Boucher one third of his linen, china, glass, wines, fuel and household goods; to wife Ann Eliza, the rest of his household goods, any dispute to be settled by his executor.
   To Edward Ross of St. Margaret's Bank, Rochester and John Foord of Rochester, Plumber, Painter and Glazier, all of his premisses in Rochester High Street, in his own occupation, and Insurance Policy in Equitable Assurance, London, for £500, also mortgage debt of £2,012 2s 5d, with interest, by indenture dated, 12th October 1838 between Mary Grace Tadman the1st part, himself the 2nd part and Robert Matson , Henry Crawter and William Stunt the 3rd part and by several warrants of attorney, upon trust. Trustees to sell his house and with policy money etc., to invest in Public Funds and pay his wife annuity of £20 for life. He leaves his wife a sum sufficient to produce annuity of £50 for his mother in law, Sarah Boucher, "now living with Mr Gideon Davis of Chatham, for her life.
   Rest and residue of effects and personal estate to son Thomas, who will pay funeral costs, etc.
   Edward Ross and John Foord are executors.
   Witnesses: Charles May Simmons, Solicitor, Rochester and Mary Blake, 67 Albany Street.
   Proved 17th December 1841

BOWES see Appendix

67. [7] Ledger

VARIOUS LEDGERS FORMED INTO A PATH (TO ENCOURAGE MORE WEAR ? !)
SOUTH EAST OF CHURCH, PROBABLY CLOSE TO ORIGINAL SITES

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ISAAC BOWMER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 6th DAY OF JANUARY
1840 AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 26th DAY OF FEBRUARY
1849 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO
JAMES BOWMER
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 3rd DAY OF OCTOBER
1840 AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO
MRS. ELLEN AMOS
THIRD DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE BOWMER
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
ISAAC AND ELIZABETH
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1870
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE BOWMER
WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1889
AGED 80 YEARS
BURIED IN HORNE CHURCHYARD, SURREY

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 23rd November 1832 and 4th September 1830
Isaac Bowmer, "Gentleman" of Rochester
   To wife Elizabeth, £100 and free use of his household goods and furniture, for life. After her death, to daughter, Esther, wife of James Hall, Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah and Jane Bowmer, equally shared.
   Also to wife, all clothes and household provisions, also dividends from investments, for life. After her death, then to son James £50 and residue of money to his children, Esther, George, Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah and Jane, equally shared at 21 years. Sons James and George are executors
   Witnesses: D.B. Lewis, Solicitor, Rochester and James Lewis, Rochester.
   Proved 20th January 1840
   James Bowmer, Grocer of Rochester
   His house in Cazeneuve Street, Rochester, lately occupied by [    ] Ellis, to brother in law, James Hall of Rochester, Stationer, for the benefit of his mother, Elizabeth Bowmer, for her life. After her death to James Hall and Samuel Caddel, to be sold; interest on sum raised to be paid to his children of his sister, Esther Hall, as are living at time of his mother's death, shared equally at 21 years. Personal estate and effects, after usual expenses, to his mother for life; after her death to the children of sister Esther, equally shared at 21 years, in meantime money to be invested in Public Funds.
   Witnesses: D. B. Lewis and William Jarrett ?, his clerk.

68. [8] Ledger

[IN MEMORY OF]
JAMES BOWMER
DIED THE [ ]5th OF MARCH 18[ ]
AGED 52 YEARS
JAMES THOMAS BOWMER
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO [WAS]
UNFORTUNATELY DROWNED OFF [ ]
THE THIRD OF JANUARY 18[51]
AGED 28 YEARS
ELIZABETH BOWMER
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 185[9]
AGED 69 YEARS

Rochester Gazette, 5th January 1841
"On Sunday morning John (sic) Bowmer master and owner of a barge lying at Sheerness, during the gale, was in the act of laying out a kedge, in order to prevent his vessel striking against the wharf or pier, when the skiff, in which he was occupied, was upset, and he was unfortunately drowned."

BROMLEY see WICKHAM

69. [9] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE BROWN
WIFE OF
ROBERT BROWN M.D.
BORN AT FAVERSHAM
19th DECEMBER 1789
DIED 22nd FEBRUARY 1862
AGED 72 YEARS
"My flesh also shall rest in Hope"
"Lord Jesus receive my Spirit"
ROBERT BROWN M.D.
STAFF SURGEON IN THE ARMY
AND MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF
QUARANTINE AT STANGATE CREEK
DIED 25th MARCH 1865
AGED 84 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
BORN AT TALLANCREE AND KILMORE
CO. DOWN, IRELAND 2nd JULY 1780 OF AN
IRISH-SCOTS FAMILY OF FARMERS THAT
TILLED THEIR OWN LAND FROM THE TOME
OF CHARLES 1
SURVIVED BY 1 DAUGHTER AND
4 SONS AND BY 25 GRANDCHILDREN
"Forsake me not O God in mine old age when
I am gray-headed"
HIS FAMILY BEAR RECORD
OUR FATHER AND MOTHER LIVED
HAPPILY TOGETHER IN THE FEAR OF GOD
IT MAY BE TRULY SAID OF THE ONE
"A good man leaveth an inheritance to his
children's children"
AND OF THE OTHER
"Her children arise up and call her blessed, her
husband also and he praiseth her"

70. [10] Ledger, Very Worn Top Half

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ANN BRYANT DIED [      ] OCTOBER 181[7]
AGED 3 WEEKS
ALSO FRANCIS BRYANT SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 21st OF MARCH 1821 AGED 7 MONTHS
ALSO EDWARD HOOPER BRYANT
WHO DIED 1st ? OF OCTOBER 18[   ] AGED [   ] YEARS

71. [11] Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS BRYANT
SON OF
HENRY SINCLAIR AND ANN BRYANT
OF THIS PARISH
BORN JULY 25th [1843]
DIED SEPTEMBER 14th 1848
ALSO ANNE BRYANT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN DECEMBER 14th 1835
DIED AUGUST 30th 1855
ALSO
WILLIAM HENRY BRYANT
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN MAY 10th 1834
DIED AUGUST 15th 1857
ALSO HENRY BRYANT
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN MAY 22nd 1841
DIED JANUARY 17th 1868
ALSO
HERBERT PENNY BRYANT
JAMES BRYANT AND
GEORGE SINCLAIR BRYANT
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO ANN BRYANT
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1875
[AGED 66 YEARS]
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY SINCLAIR BRYANT
WHO DIED [NOVEMBER [ ] ] 18[82]
AGED [72] YEARS

1838 Wright's Directory, 1855 Post Office Directory and 1865 Post Office Directory Henry Sinclair Bryant, Staffordshire Warehouse, Glass and Chinaman and Agent of Western Life and Fire Insurance Co.

72. [12] Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
MARY DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARY BUCK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 21st OF AUGUST 1821
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND MARY BUCK
WHO DIED THE 8th? OF DECEMBER
1821 AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BUCK AND JANE
HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 22nd OF JULY 1827
AGED SIXTEEN YEARS
LIKEWISE
THOMAS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND JANE BUCK
WHO DIED THE 11th ? OF AUGUST 1834
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JANE BUCK
WHO DIED ON THE 21st ? OF NOVEMBER
1841 AGED 5[8 ] YEARS
CHARLES YOUNGEST SON OF
THOMAS AND SARAH BUCK
WHO DIED THE 9th OF FEBRUARY
1894 AGED 62 YEARS

Father, William Buck, is probably the son of Edmund Buck, Yeoman of Temple Manor.
Principal Probate Registry Charles Buck, Esquire of 9 Boley Hill, Rochester, administration to Albert Buck, Land Agent, value £337 15s 2d

73. [13] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SIMSON BULLARD
BORN 3rd NOVEMBER 1800
DIED 4th FEBRUARY 1871
MARY BULLARD
BORN 11th APRIL 1803
DIED 25th FEBRUARY 1882
ANN BULLARD
BORN 24th NOVEMBER 1809
DIED 31st MARCH 1883

1855 Post Office Directory John Simson Bullard, Registrar and Clerk to Board of Guardians, North Aylesford Union
Principal Probate Registry Index Effects under £5,000. Administration to sister, Ann Bullard and Frederick Compton of Walworth, Collector of Rates

74. [14] Large Granite Pedestal

BULMER FAMILY TOMB
IMMEDIATELY TO THE RIGHT, UNDER THE IVY, IS THE FRY TOMB

East Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARY
WIFE OF
MARTIN BULMER
BORN AUG. 30th 1808
DIED APRIL 5th 1838
AND
MARTIN
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN APRIL 5th 1838
DIED JULY 13th 1839

South Side
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN MARTIN BULMER
BORN JUNE 18th 1780
DIED NOV. 10th 1863
AND
ELEANOR HIS WIFE
BORN MARCH 22nd 1776
DIED JAN. 20th 1864

North Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARTIN BULMER
BORN AUG. 2nd 1809
DIED OCT. 30th 1879
AND
EMILY HIS SECOND WIFE
BORN JULY 19th 1813
DIED MARCH 5th 1889

1865 Post Office Directory Martin Bulmer (Junior), Architect and Surveyor, and County Surveyor
Principal Probate Registry Index Martin Bulmer (Junior), Formerly of Maidstone, late of Church Street, Strood. Effects under £30,000. Administration granted to Emily Bulmer, Spinster.
Emily Bulmer's Charity By her will dated 17th July 1888, Mrs Emily Bulmer of Peters Place, Strood, left £2,000 to the Vicar and Churchwardens of Strood. The interest was to be annually distributed at Christmastide, to such poor inhabitants of the parish, as they shall select.

75. [15] Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ANN ELIZABETH WIFE OF
SAMUEL WILLIAM BUTTLER
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1877
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO
THE BELOVED CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
NELCIE DIED FEBRUARY 28th 1873
AGED 4 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
LOTTIE DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1875
AGED 1 YEAR AND 10 MONTHS
FANNY DIED OCTOBER 8th 1875
AGED 5 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
"Whom the Lord Loveth he Chasteneath"

1875 Post Office Directory Fitter

76. [16] Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ALICE CASTLE
SEVENTH DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARY CASTLE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1870
AGED 2 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS
ALSO OF
MARY REBECCA CASTLE
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1875
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO
MARY
WIFE OF WILLIAM CASTLE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 21st 187[5 ]
AGED 43 YEARS

1871 Census William Castle, Farmer of Yoke Farm,400 acres, employing 16 men and 10 boys.

77. [17] Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
STEPHEN CHARLTON
LATE OF EAST FARLEIGH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th DAY OF [MAY] 1829
AGED [3]7 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 5th OF SEPTEMBER 18[52]
AGED 62 YEARS

78. [18] Ledger

WILLIAM JAMES CHAPLIN, LEFT, DR. BROWN, RIGHT, ABOVE CHAPLIN, JOHN GURR CHAPLIN AND TO LEFT OF LATTER, BRYANT CHILDREN, (NORTH OF CHURCH).
ORIGINALLY, THESE LEDGERS CAPPED BRICK VAULTS, AND WERE ONCE ABOUT
18 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND RAILED. IT IS DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND
THE LOGIC OF DESTROYING THESE VAULTS, A GREAT DEAL OF EFFORT MUST
HAVE BEEN INVOLVED, INCLUDING HEAVY LIFTING GEAR TO SUPPORT THE
HEAVY LEDGERS. TO WHAT END?

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN GURR CHAPLIN
OF LONDON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 17th DAY OF JULY 1837
AGED 44 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND 3 CHILDREN
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE CHAPLINN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
JOHN GURR CHAPLIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1874
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO OF
CHARLOTTE THEIR DAUGHTER
WIFE OF
REV. JOHN MACNAUGHT
WHO DIED MAY 8th 1876
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO OF
ROSA CHAPLIN WIFE OF
CLIFFORD WATERMAN CHAPLIN
OF BORROUGH HILL, LEICESTERSHIRE
WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1905
AGED 71 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd May 1830
John Gurr Chaplin, Inn Keeper of Gracechurch Street, City of London
   To wife Charlotte, an Assurance Policy in the Economic Life Assurance Co., in sum of £1,000. To each of his children, £500 at 21 years, until then, interest on these sums to his wife, towards their maintenance and education. To brother William James and brother in law, Henry Wright, his ½ share in a house on the north side of Rochester High Street, occupied by H.M. Excise and his ½ share in a house on the south side of the High Street, occupied by Mr Battyl, Linen Draper, in trust.
   Rents are to be paid to his wife for her lifetime; this is in lieu of Dower Rights. After her death, to his children, equally divided. If his mother, Elizabeth Chaplin, survives him, she is to receive, for life the rent from Mr Battyl, as she does now. If his wife survives his children, she will receive the income from the properties for life. To his brother and brother in law (above), his leasehold property, money and securities and personal estate, upon trust, to sell and invest in their names in the Public Funds, for benefit of his wife for life, for her and their children's maintenance and education. After her death, then shared equally amongst his children at 21 years.
   Brother William and Wright are executors.
   Witnesses: John Eddison, H. Eddison and Henry Wright
Codicil dated 9th September 1834
   Address now, Clarendon Hotel, New Bond Street. He leaves to his executors , in trust, his freehold, 20 Albermarle Street, lately purchased by him from the executors of Sir John Robinson, Bart., for the same trusts as his other real estate.
   Witnesses: Ann Mason, Housekeeper, Henry Wright and Richard Taylor, Waiter at the Clarendon
   Proved 8th November 1837
Principal Probate Registry Index
Charlotte Chaplin of 35 Victoria Street, Westminster, widow. Effects under £12,000.
   Administration granted to Frank Chaplin, Lt. Colonel 4th Dragoon Guards and Clifford Waterman Chaplin of Market Harborough, Gentleman, sons.
Chatham News, 22nd October 1910
Although there is no room for further inscriptions on the ledger, Clifford Chaplin was buried here in 1910. The local papers carried his obituary.
"MR CLIFFORD WATERMAN CHAPLIN J.P.
There were interred in the family vault at Strood Parish Churchyard on Tuesday, the remains of Mr Clifford Waterman Chaplin, J.P., M. A., of Burrough Astley Hall, Leicestershire, and late of Burrough Hill, Melton Mowbray, whose family resided in this neighbourhood generations back. The deceased gentleman who died on the previous Wednesday, at the advanced age of 80, was a veteran of the Crimean War. He took his degree at Hertford College, Oxford, and afterwards entered the Army, joining the 56th Regiment (the "Pompadours"). He was afterwards promoted to the 49th Foot, the Royal Berkshire Regt., with which he went to the Crimea in the early fifties, and was present both at the assault on the Redan and the Siege of Sebastopol, under Lord Raglan, Commander in Chief. He received both the Crimean and Turkish Medals.
   Mr Chaplin was a well known sportsman in the county of Leicester. He was a splendid rider and for many years hunted with the leading packs of Leicestershire. He was a Magistrate of the County of Leicester, and was for five years a member of the Leicester County Council.
   The body was brought by rail from Leicester, and was accompanied by members of the bereaved family, as follows:- Mrs Isaac Bell, Miss Rosamond, Miss Eleanor Chaplin and Mrs Somers- Lewis, daughters; Mr Frank Chaplin and the Rev. Alan Chaplin, sons; Mr R. Somers- Lewis, son in law, Mrs Alan Chaplin, daughter in law, and Mr Herbert Chaplin. The service was read by the Rev. Waterman Gardner Waterman, Vicar of Loose, Maidstone, a second cousin of the deceased, and the Rev. W.R. Jones, curate of the parish. Four coffins were already in the tomb, the body of the deceased gentleman's wife having been placed there five years ago............."
Principal Probate Registry Index Clifford Waterman Chaplin, died 12th October 1910. Effects £42,173 8s 6d. Administration granted to Frank Chaplin, Land Agent and Rev. Alan Chaplin, sons.

79. [19] Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM JAMES CHAPLIN
OF NO. 2 HYDE PARK GARDENS, LONDON
WHO DIED APRIL 24th 1859
AGED 71 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND 14 CHILDREN
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWIN CHARLES CHAPLIN
LT. R.N.
5th S0N OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 18th 1860
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH CHAPLIN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM JAMES CHAPLIN
WHO DIED NOV. 7th 1866
AGED 72 YEARS

William James Chaplin was from a family of Coach Masters based in Rochester. During the Regency he was the largest coach operator in the country, running 68 lines with 1,800 horses and 2,000 employees, annual turnover was £500,000. Among his properties were the London coaching inns, "The Swan with Two Necks", "The Cross Keys" and "The White Horse". Seeing the way the wind was blowing, Chaplin sold his coaching business and invested into the new railways, becoming a Director of a Railway Company.
Principal Probate Registry Index William James Chaplin, value of estate, (re- sworn July 1861), under £300,000. Administration to widow Elizabeth, William Augustus Chaplin of Portland Place, Ernest Chaplin of Victoria Street, Westminster, sons and Charles Pressley of Surbiton Hill, Kingston.
Edwin Chaplin, Value under £16,000. Administration to his mother, William Augustus Chaplin of Portland Place, Ernest Chaplin of Victoria Street, Westminster, Barrister, brothers and Charles Pressley.

80. [20] Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIFE OF ROBERT CLARK
WHO DIED MAY 6th 185[52] AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT JAMES CLARK
WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1892
AGED 81 YEARS
CLERK OF THIS PARISH 57 YEARS
JAMES TOMLIN SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCTOBER 8th 1841 AGED 1 YEAR
EMILY SOPHIA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 23rd 1852 AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN
WILLIAM JOHN DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1855
AGED 9 MONTHS
ELIZA CATHERINE DIED SEPTEMBER 3rd 1858
AGED 16 MONTHS
HENRY THOMAS DIED MAY 22nd 1875
AGED 24 YEARS
CATHERINE DIED OCTOBER 19th 1875
AGED 4 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
THOMAS POWELL CLARK
DIED JUNE 5th 1905 AGED 51 YEARS
INTERRED AT LEYSDORP, SOUTH AFRICA
ALSO
MARY ANN CLARK
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 31st 1918
IN HER 92nd YEAR

Principal Probate Registry Index Robert James Clark, administration to widow, Mary Ann, Charles Cork, Junior, Butcher and William Henry Dakers, Rate Collector, effects £987 0s 2d

CHATHAM OBSERVER AUGUST 6th 1892
"An old and respected inhabitant of Strood passed away on Thursday morning at his residence, Cuxton road.
For over 50 years Mr R. J. Clarke held the office of parish clerk and sexton and formerly was assistant overseer and collector of poor rates. In addition the deceased gentleman was a Strood Trustee and was present at the last meeting, on Thursday week, apparently in his usual state of health. Mr Clarke was 80 years of age and died from decay of nature; he only took to his bed on Saturday. He was widely known throughout the district and was held in high esteem. In politics he was a staunch Liberal."

CHATHAM OBSERVER AUGUST 13th 1892
"On Monday the mortal remains of Mr Robert James Clarke, whose death we announced in our last issue, were interred in Strood churchyard. The funeral was of a very quiet nature and no flowers, by request of the deceased, were sent. The coffin was of polished oak with brass furniture.
The chief mourners were, Mr R. J. Clarke, (son), Mr J. W. Earle, Mr C. J. Cork, (son in law), Messrs S. and E.W., (brothers in law), Mr W. Ballard, (nephew), Mr S. Clarke and Mr E. W. Clarke (grandsons). A number of the Strood Parish Trustees were in the churchyard, to which body the deceased belonged for many years, Messrs C. D. Levy, G. Robinson, C. Young, J. R. Bell, J. Stevens, A.B. Acworth, etc. The Rev. S. St. B. Sladen officiated and Mr Gates of Frindsbury carried out the funeral arrangements."

81. [21] Headstone

COBB HEADSTONE, MOVED TO EAST CHANCEL WALL,
VARIOUS LEDGERS IN ORIGINAL POSITIONS

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARIANNE FARLEY
WIFE OF
MR. CHARLES COBB
WHO DIED THE 26th OF APRIL 1844
AGED [8]1 YEARS
ALSO
HENRY THEODORE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 27th OF SEPTEMBER 1843
AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO
MADELAINE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 5th OF NOVEMBER 1849
AGED 11 YEARS
"The Fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace,
Gentleness, Goodness, Meekness"
ALSO THE ABOVE
CHARLES COBB
WHO DIED THE 13th AUGUST 1889
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
ALSO
ELIZABETH MUNRO COBB
HIS SECOND WIFE
WHO DIED 10th MAY 1892
INTERRED WITH HIM IN THE NEW CEMETERY

1838 Wright's Directory/1865 Post Office Directory Draper and Hatter / Clothier and Linen Draper
Principal Probate Registry Index Charles Cobb, Value of Effects, under £201

CHATHAM OBSERVER
"Death of Mr Cobb – Mr Charles Cobb died at his residence, Vicarage road, Strood, on Tuesday, at the ripe old age of 81 years. For many years Mr Cobb was the head of the firm of Cobb and Son, tailors and drapers, and until a few years back took a prominent part in public affairs, more especially as a town councillor of Rochester, and a trustee of the parish of Strood Advancing age compelled him to retire from these appointments, and for some time past he had enjoyed the well earned repose, which is the reward of all long and useful lives. He was one one of the most highly esteemed citizens, and his death is much regretted"

82. [22] Ledger

[ IN MEMORY OF ]
EDWARD COLES DIED THE 28th OF
MARCH 1817 AGED 45 YEARS
JOHN WEST DIED THE 2nd OF
FEBRUARY 1848 AGED 64 YEARS
THOMAS COLES DIED THE 28th OF
APRIL 1809 AGED 8 MONTHS
FRANCES MARY COLES DIED
THE 11th AUGUST 1817 AGED 3 WEEKS
ELIZA COLES DIED THE 2nd OF
OCTOBER 1844 AGED 29 YEARS
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD COLES AND JOHN WEST
DIED THE 25th OF SEPTEMBER 1854
AGED 72 YEARS
EDWARD ROBERT COLES
SON OF THE ABOVE EDWARD COLES
WHO DIED AT ROCHESTER
30th NOVEMBER 1878 AGED 75 YEARS
CHARLES HERBERT COLES
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD ROBERT COLES
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
3rd SEPTEMBER 1926
AGED 65 YEARS

Principal Probate Registry Index
Edward Robert Coles. Administration granted to Edward Coles of Shanklin, Gentleman, son, Franklin T. Boucher of Stornaway, Customs Officer and Robert Clement Pope of Rochester,
Gentleman, value of estate (re-sworn 1879),under £45,000.
Charles Coles, of Worthing, Administration to widow, Sophia and Sophia, spinster. Value £7,336 0s 2d.

COUCHMAN see Appendix

83. [23] Ledger Fragment

{IN MEMORY OF]
[WILLIAM ROBERT COWELL]
[WHO DIED APRIL? [ ] 1851]
[AGED 64 YEARS]
..................................Break....................................
ALSO MARY COWELL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM ROBERT [COWELL]
WHO DIED [ ] FEB[RUARY] [1866]
AGED 74 YEARS

1855 Post Office Directory William Cowell, Tailor

84. [24] Ledger Fragment

[IN MEMORY OF]
[ SARAH HARRIETT CRESSWELL]
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 12th MARCH
1845
(AGED ABOUT 75)
ALSO OF
WILLIAM CRESSWELL
LATE OF THE NAVY PAY OFFICE
SOMERSET HOUSE
BROTHER IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1849
AGED 82 [YEARS]

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 3rd May 1844
Sarah Harriet Cresswell, widow, of Strood, formerly of Lympstone.
   All of her estate to Harriett Woollett of Strood, widow niece of late husband, she is also executor.
   Witnesses: Elizabeth Cresswell of Strood and William Croft of Grafton Street, Fitzroy Square, London.
   Proved 30th April 1845

85. [25] Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
CHARLES DOMINIC DAWES
WHO MET WITH HIS DEATH AT THE
GREAT HERMITAGE MAY 11th 1881
AGED 54 YEARS
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO
CHARLOTTE SUSANNAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN 18th JANUARY 1827
DIED 15th JANUARY 1906
"Thy Will be Done"

CHATHAM OBSERVER
"FATAL SCAFFOLD ACCIDENT AT HIGHAM
MR DAWES KILLED AND SEVERAL WORKMEN INJURED
INQUEST AND VERDICT
On Wednesday afternoon, whilst a party of workmen, engaged in carrying out extensive alterations and improvements to the mansion known as "The Great Hermitage", Higham, next Rochester, were in the act of fixing some massive stone work upon the upper portion of the building, which is being considerably enlarged, the scaffold suddenly gave way precipitating the men to the ground, and dragging with it a portion of the stone work. Mr Charles Domineck (sic) Dawes, master mason, in business in Cuxton road, Strood, who had been superintending the placing of the stone and was on the scaffolding at the time, was killed instantly, some of the heavy material having fallen upon him, completely crushing him.
   Another man named William Humphries was very seriously injured internally, and his head was much bruised. He was at once conveyed to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester, where he now lies in a precarious condition. Two others named John Lines, bricklayer of New Brompton, and Alfred Toser, of Strood, sustained severe injuries. They were also removed to the hospital.
   Upon the news of the accident reaching Strood, much excitement was occasioned, as Mr West, builder, and contractor of Strood, had a large party of workmen, employed in hastening the completion of the work, in order that the owner, Mrs Cunliffe might take up her residence there, and it was not known who or many were injured.
   On Thursday afternoon, at 4.30 o'clock; W.J. Harris, Esq., Coroner for this district of the county, held an inquest on the body of the deceased, at the Sir John Falstaff and heard the following evidence.
   Mr McLellan, solicitor of Chatham and Rochester, represented Mr West and the deceased's son watched the family interests.
   Samuel William Butler, engine fitter, residing at Glanville road, Strood, said that the deceased was a stone mason and resided at Cuxton road, Strood, He was aged 54 years and was employed at the "Great Hermitage" in this parish.
   Thomas Patience, bricklayer's labourer, residing at Strood, said I was employed at the alterations of the "Great Hermitage", and the deceased was also employed there. Yesterday about five o'clock, I was waiting on the bricklayers about twenty yards from the scaffold upon which the deceased and two others were working. I saw the scaffold in the act of falling out. It appeared to come down, "end ways". I ran and caught one of the men named John Lines and called out for help. The deceased and the other man Humphries fell amongst the brick rubbish below. Two wooden corbels fell upon them but I could not say whether one of the corbels struck the deceased. One of the corbels had marks upon it and appeared to have struck deceased. The scaffolding appeared to me quite safe and was put up in the usual way. My opinion is that as the men were lifting, the strain cause upon the pudlock forced it out of the brick work and so the scaffold gave way.
   By a juryman: As the scaffold fell the pudlock fell.
   Mr John West said, I am a builder, residing at Strood, and I am engaged repairing the Great Hermitage, and the deceased was employed by me as a master mason. I was on the scaffold about half an hour before the casualty occurred and at other times during the day. It was put up in the usual way and, in my opinion, safe. I was called directly the accident occurred and went to the spot. I found the deceased and William Humphrey lying upon one another, the latter lying upon the deceased. I assisted to get Humphrey out and then found the deceased lying dead under him. The deceased was very much cut. Deceased's head had come into contact with something and it had cut him. I had seen the wooden corbel with blood on it and deceased may have struck his head on that. The men fell about ten feet. My theory as to the cause of the fall was that there was not sufficient care used in attempting to lift the corbels without tackle into it's place. If I had been present I should probably have directed them to use tackle. Deceased was responsible for this as master mason. The other two men were acting under his direction. The deceased was a man of great experience. The effect in not using the tackle was that more weight was brought to bear upon the scaffold.
   George Matthews, in the employ of Mr West, said I erected all the scaffolding around the building and lift all heavy weights. I considered the scaffold was safe. The men in lifting the corbel would naturally lean to the wall and by son doing they forced the pudlock out of it's place and so the scaffold fell. Nothing of the scaffold was broken.
   Joseph Longhurst Johnson gave similar evidence, The Coroner having summed up, the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death"."
   (Many monuments made by Dawe can be seen in local cemeteries and churchyards)

86. [26] Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF THE
REVD. THOMAS DEACON
14 YEARS INCUMBENT OF THIS PARISH
BORN JUNE 21st 1786
DIED DECEMBER 4th 1846
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER [ ] [1854]

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 29th June 1844
Rev. Thomas Deacon
   Household furniture, plate, linen, china, etc., money and all other estate, to wife Mary Ann, who is his executor.
   Witnesses: H. Wickham, Solicitor, Strood and R. Wickham
   Proved 26th December 1846

87. [27] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
AGNES LOTTIE DIBLEY
WHO DIED 7th JULY 1879
AGED 10 YEARS
MARIA SMITH
WHO DIED 15th JUNE 1893
AGED 85 YEARS
HENRY DIBLEY
WHO DIED 19th JULY 1908
AGED 69 YEARS
"The Memory of the Just is Blessed"
MARY DIBLEY
WHO DIED 7th MARCH 1918
AGED 81 YEARS

1874 Post Office Directory/1895 Kelly's Directory Henry Dibley, Boot Maker/ Henry Dibley and Son, Boot Makers and Leather Sellers Circa 1899, one of the Strood Trustees, Parochial Government (see photograph in "History of Strood" , by Henry Smetham
Principal Probate Registry Index Henry Dibley, administration to widow Mary, value £156 19s 7d

CHATHAM OBSERVER
MR. HENRY DIBLEY
Much regret has been caused in Strood by the death of Mr Henry Dibley, an old and highly respected tradesman. The circumstances are the more sad by reason of the suddenness of the event.
   The deceased, who carried on the business of a boot maker in North Street, was in the shop on Saturday and appeared in his usual health. Shortly before midnight he had a stroke and died at five o'clock next morning. The late Mr Dibley was 69 years of age.
   A native of Berkshire, he came to Strood thirty nine years ago and continued in business up to the tome of his death, residing in North Street, for upwards of twenty years. Although of a retiring disposition, he took an interest in matters affecting the welfare of the place. For many years he was a member of the Strood Trustees and was one of the founders of the Strood Workmens Institute. For twenty years he was chairman of the committee, and also Hon. Secretary for several years. When he retired from the committee in 1903 he was presented with an illuminated address, in which was inscribed the following resolution, "Resolved that the resignation of Mr Henry Dibley as a member of the committee be accepted with regret and that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to him for the very valuable and highly esteemed service rendered by him to this club since it's institution".
   The deceased was a member of the Strood Parish Church, he was also a regular attendant at the Sunday morning service in the Cathedral.
   The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, when the body was interred in Strood Churchyard amid many manifestations of regret. The coffin was first taken into Strood Parish Church, where the service was conducted by the Vicar (Rev. A. T. Wallis) and the Vicar of Frindsbury (Rev. F. S. Forster), who also officiated at the grave.
   The mourners were the five sons, George, Frank, Ernest, Charles and Harry - ,and Mr J. H. Jennings, The Strood Trustees were represented by Messrs W. Edmonds, C. G. Link, W. J. Wenborn, W.H. Dakers, W. J. Dakers, T. Skinner, H. Palmer, J. S. Hitch, G. Dow, H. Smetham, T. C. Holliday, F. W. Clarke, A. Charrison, (assistant overseer), Messrs S. Manly, (secretary), Mr E. Couchman, (one of the oldest members), and Mr G. Patterson, (steward), represented the Strood Institute............"

FRENCH see STACE

88. [28] Headstone with Blank Ledger covering Vault (See Interior Monuments)

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS FRY
LATE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AT RAINHAM
THE 25th OF AUGUST 1832
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED
THE 10th OF APRIL 1842
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO
FRANCES FRY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1856
AGED [5]3 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLOTTE STROUGHILL
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
MR. THOMAS FRY
WHO DIED JULY 8th 1861
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLES FRY SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1862
AGED 47 YEARS
(This vault adjoins the Bulmer monument)

1861 Census Charles Fry, Fund Holder, brother in law to Martin Bulmer.
Principal Probate Registry Index Charles Fry, administration to Ann Wynn of Strood, sister, widow. Value under £2,000

89. [29] Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
JAMES GANDEE
HAT MAKER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED NOV. 30th 1821
AGED 36 YEARS

90. [30] Ledger (See Interior)

[IN MEMORY OF]
[MIL]LISCENT
WIFE OF J. GIBBS
ATTORNEY AT LAW
DIED 15th JANUARY 1818
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
MARY WIFE OF JOHN GOWER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 17th OF MARCH 1848
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO THE
ABOVE NAMED JOHN GOWE[R]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF APRIL 1867
AGED 82 YEARS

GOLDSTON see STEVENS

91. [31] Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN GOUGE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 12th 1849
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
FRANCIS KING
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1849
AGED 89 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLES GOUGE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1966
AGED 59 YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th October 1848
John Gouge, Saddle and Collar Maker.
   Family Bible with Life of our Saviour, to son John Hazel Gouge. His watch and seal, to son James.
   Two Bonds from the Trustees of Strood Parish, for £200 at interest if 4 ½ per cent, the other for £116 at 5%, to his sons, (above), equally shared.
   All furniture and household goods, ready money and money in Benefit Club held at Canal Tavern in Frindsbury, and residue of personal estate to Samuel Tu[rner] of Strood, Gentleman, upon trust, for benefit of wife, Annie Gouge, as long as she remains his widow, and for the maintenance and education of his daughters and son, Elizabeth, Emily and William.
   His freehold house and 6 acres, in Frindsbury occupied by William Ballard, to be shared equally by his sons, John and James.
   Two freehold houses and ¾ acres of land near the Stone Horse, in Frindsbury, occupied by William Ballard and freehold cottage and ½ acre in Cliffe occupied by William Ballard, to son Charles. His freehold dwelling house in Strood to his wife.
   Executor Samuel Turner is only executor of the part of the will relating to his widow and children, Charles, William, Elizabeth and Emily. Sons John and James are executors of all other parts.
   Witnesses: Henry Watson Whaley, Samuel Clark and Robert James Clark.
   Proved 17th October 1849
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 17th July 1849
Frances King
   £52 10s of Bank Stock and residue after usual expenses, to Elizabeth Gouge, wife of John Hazel Gouge, Carpenter; he is sole executor.
   Signs will with a mark.
   Witnesses: Robert James Clark, Parish Clerk, William Tomlin, Gentleman and James Wells Waters ?, Tailor
   Proved 18th December 1848

GOWER see GIBBS

92. [32] Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA COLE
WIFE OF
THOMAS HARCOURT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 30th DAY OF JANUARY 1853
IN THE 30th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS HARCOURT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th DAY OF APRIL 1891
FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS LAY CLERK
OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL
ALSO
GEORGE HARCOURT
[ ] SON WHO DIED ON
THE [ ] OF JULY 18[56]
[ AGED 3 ½ YEARS]

1855 Post Office Directory Thomas Harcourt, Piano Tuner,
Principal Probate Registry Index Thomas Harcourt, formerly of 57 High Street, Rochester, late of 1 Boley Hill. Music Seller, Piano and Harmonium dealer. Administration to widow, Elizabeth and son Thomas, an Organist of Gorden Terrace, Rochester. Value £1,433 5s 7d

CHATHAM OBSERVER
"FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. THOMAS HARCOURT
The remains of the late Mr Thomas Harcourt, whose death at the age of 68, we recorded in our last issue, were interred with every token of respect in the family grave in the old parish churchyard at Strood, on Saturday afternoon, the funeral being witnessed by a large number of friends, who had long been intimately acquainted with the deceased.
The late Mr Harcourt was in business in the city for 30 years as a music publisher, etc., and for 30 years held the position of Lay Clerk at the Cathedral Church, and also taught the choristers for many years under the organist, Mr Hopkins. This being so, it was only natural that the Cathedral choir should attend the funeral, and pay a last tribute of respect to the deceased's memory. The funeral cortège, consisting of a car and three carriages, left deceased's late residence in Boley Hill, shortly before two o'clock.
The mourners were – Mrs Harcourt, (widow), Mr Thomas Harcourt, (son), Mr Harcourt Armes, and Mrs Thomas Harcourt, Jun., (daughter in law), Mr John Harcourt and Mrs Folkes, (cousins), Mr Nokes, Mr John West, Mr W. F. McLellan. The coffin was of massive plain oak, with black furniture, and was thickly surmounted with beautiful wreaths and crosses, sent by members of the family and friends. The plate bore the following inscription "Thomas Harcourt, died April 13th 1891, aged 68". On the body being conveyed to the principal entrance of the church, was met by the Rev. George Farmer, (Curate in charge of St. Matthew's, Borstal), and the Cathedral choir in robes, and also Mr J. G. Jeffery (an old friend of the deceased), and the beautiful opening sentences of the Burial Service were immediately commenced, to Dr Croft's appropriate music, Mr John Hopkins, (the Cathedral organist), being at the harmonium. The appointed Psalm was also chanted by the choir, who also concluded the musical portion of the service at the graveside. Mr John Hoplins presiding at another harmonium placed there for the occasion on a raised platform. The service was most impressively read by Mr Farmer, and the singing was rendered with that great care and tasteful expression which the deceased was always so very particular in cultivating with the choirs he instructed. Before the service was concluded the hymn, "There is a blessed home", (A and M), was well rendered. The wreaths and crosses were sent by the following friends – The Widow, Mr and Mrs Thomas Harcourt, Martha, Mary and Alice, (nieces at Norwich), Mrs Richard Moore, Mr W. F. McLennan, Mr and Mrs Dibley and family, a token of respect from Mr John Ashdown after 28 years of business connection with Mr Harcourt, Mr W. T. Boucher, (Sandgate), the Misses Formby, Mr George R. Dale and family. Among those present at the graveside, in addition to the mourners, were Mrs J. West, and Mrs Nokes, Rev. Canon Jelf, Rev. A. L. Coates (Vicar of Shorne), Rev. J. H. Jackson (Vicar of Frindsbury), Mr Churchwarden Allsworth, Mr C. T. Ellington, Mr George Dale, Mr Ernest Dale, Mr J. Hopkins, Mr George Hopkins, Mr W. Makepeace, , Mr J. Voysey, Mr G. F. Mariner, Mr T. C. Holliday, Mr J. B. Fearnley, Mr J. G. Jefferey, Mr J. Newman, Mr J. Ashdown, Mr J. Basset, Mr and ,Mrs J. A. Nash,Mr W. Day, Mr E. J. Hegley, Mr Couchman, Mr H. Sweet, Mr E. Packham, Mr J. Huggett, etc. The late Mr Harcourt was for some years choirmaster at St. Margaret's Church, and his son is now organist and choirmaster. On Sunday evening at that place of worship, at the close of the evening service, Mr George Dale played as an out voluntary two pieces which were great favourites of the deceased gentleman, Spohr's "Blest are the Departed" and "Praise His Awful Name", by the same composer"

93. [33] Ledger

THOMAS HAWKINS
HIC JACENT CINERES
OBIIT ANNO AETATIS 56
21st APRIL 1814

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd July 1808
Thomas Hawkins, Esquire
   Appoints friends William Drove? And Richard Saxham, both of New Inn, London, are executors.
   To his housekeeper, Hannah Sawyer, if she is still with him, "but not otherwise", an annuity of £150, out of his personal estate. His executors have £100 each.
   To Charlotte Huggett, spinster, £100; to all his servants with him at his death, (except latter two), £5 each and decent mourning clothes.
   To his executors and Hannah Sawyer, a mourning ring of 2 guineas value. Also to Hannah Sawyer, if in his service, his furniture, fixtures, plate, linen, china, books, pictures, prints, trinkets and all other effects, (money and investments excepted).
   His executors, his dwelling house in Strood, purchased from Richard Knight, upon trust, for the use of Hannah Sawyer, condition as before, and then to his own right heirs as intestacy.
   Rest and residue of personal estate, after legacies and usual expenses, to such as would be entitled under intestacy rules.
   Witnesses: Edward Twopenny, Junior, E. J. Twopenny, Attorney, Rochester and D. B. Lewis Clerk to Messrs Twopenny.
   Proved 20th July 1814: Executors have renounced execution of will. Granted to Martha Wilson, sister and only next of kin.
Note in margin dated 30th 1827: Will not administered by Martha Wilson, deceased. Now granted to William Wilson, her son and executor.

94. [34] Coped Stone

North Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN REBECCA
WIFE OF
WILLIAM BLAKE HILL
WHO DIED MARCH 27th 1880
AGED 71 YEARS

South Side
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BLAKE HILL
LATE RETIRED OFFICER H.M. CUSTOMS
WHO DIED AT LIVERPOOL FEB. 19th 1908 IN HIS 90th YEAR

95. [35] Fallen Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
RICHARD HOLLINGDALE
DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1856 AGED [59 YEARS]
ALSO SARAH HOLLINGDALE
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 9th 1863 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES WRIGHT
WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 1878 AGED 42 [YEARS]
ALSO JOHN HOLLINGDALE
WHO DIED IN CROWN LANDS, MELB[OURNE]
8th OCTOBER 1883 AGED 40 [YEARS]
[ALSO] FREDERICK HOLLINGDALE
DIED 13th DECEMBER 1850 [AGED 18 YEARS]
"We know that we have passed
Into Life because we Love Thee"
HORACE HOLLINGDALE
DIED 6th AUGUST 1851 AGED 15 YEARS
ALSO SARAH AND [ ]
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO EMILY DEBO[RAH WRIGHT]*
WHO DEPARTED INTO THE [ 1906 ]
AGED 72 YEARS

*Not buried here? Not in the register, died in the Greenwich Registration District
1855 Post Office Directory Richard Hollingdale, Baker
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated Robert Hollingdale, Corn Dealer and Flour Factor
   The wife Sarah, all real and personal estate, she is executor.
   Witnesses: Hohn S Cobb and John Langford
   Proved 5th April 1856
Principal Probate Registry Index Sarah Hollingdale, administration to Emily Deborah Hollingdale, value under £450

96. [36] Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
BARNABAS HOWES
WHO DIED ON THE 9th OF AUGUST 1860
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ELIZABETH HOWES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 27th JULY 1827
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO REBECCA MIDRED
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE STEVENS
OF THIS PARISH
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 12th OF MAY 1866
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO JESSE STEVENS
WHO DIED ON THE 24th JULY 1869
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO ANN STEVENS
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 24th OF SEPTEMBER 1882
IN THE 86th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO GEORGE
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
JESSE AND ANN STEVENS
WHO DIED ON THE 19th OF FEBRUARY 1916
AGED 97 YEARS

1851 Census Barnabas Howes, Police Constable in Chatham
1855 Post Office Directory George Stevens, Druggist, Agent for Yorkshire Fire & Life
Principal Probate Registry Index Barnabas Howes, of Little's Cottages, Frindsbury, administration 1867 to Mary Ann Howes, of Higham, value of effects, under £200
Jesse Stevens, of Troy Town, Rochester, died at Ordnance Place, Chatham. Administration to son George, a Chemist of Strood. Under £300.
George Stevens, died at Albany Terrace, Chatham, administration to Sarah Ann Stevens and Ann Greenwood, wife of Arthur, value £35, 207 4s

97. [37] Chest Tomb, Sides Extremely Eroded (Also see Interior)

HULKES TOMB
ORIGINALLY WITH RAILINGS AND COVERED BY A ZINC COVERED CANOPY

Ledger
(Crest)
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS HULKES, ESQ.
[WHO DIED NOVEMBER [ ] 1805]
[AGED 72 YEARS]
ALSO SUSANNAH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE[WHO DIED DECEMBER [ ] 1821]
[AGED 88 YEARS]

THOMAS EDW. HULKES, ESQ.
SON OF THOMAS & SUSANNAH HULKES
[BORN] JANY. [    ] 1774
DIED JANY. [24th ] 1824
WILLIAM WILDE DAY, ESQ.
[WHO DIED 6th MAY 1844]
[AGED 75 YEARS]
[ Verse ? ]

South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES HULKES, ESQ.
SON OF
THOMAS & SUSANNAH HULKES
[WHO DIED 29th JANUARY 1821]
[IN HIS 50th YEAR]
[EDWA]RD THOMAS DAY HULKES, ESQ.
[SON OF THE ABOVE ?]
[WHO DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 1823]
[AGED 27 YEARS]

North Side
[SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF]
[ ? ] EDWARD HULKES, [ESQ.]
[                                ]
[                                ]

West Side
CHARLES
HULKES
SON OF JAMES
& JANE HULKES
[WHO DIED]
[ [    ] JULY 1828]
[AGED 14 MONTHS]

East Side
Illegible

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 22nd August 1805
Thomas Hulkes, of Strood, Esquire, Alderman of the City of Rochester
   To wife Susannah, £100, also household furniture, plate, linen, china, etc., (except fixtures), she is to have free use of his house in Strood, but not stables, storehouses, lofts, granaries or other buildings, now used or to be used by their son Thomas Edward, in his business as miller, unless she pays rent for these premises. Also to Susannah, an annuity of £200 for life, out of his brewery in Chatham or other buildings or public houses; this is to be paid by son James, who for some years has carried on the business as a partner, or by others, as laid out in will.
   To Francis Barrow, Surgeon of Strood, all his brewery and all public houses and other buildings with all utensils and fixtures, upon trust. Barrow is to permit son James Hulkes and his son or sons, to takes rents and profits and an annuity of £200.
   If James has only daughters, and she or they live to 21 years, then, upon trust, Barrow will by sale or mortgage, raise £4,000 and pay daughter or daughters at 21 years, shared equally.
   Son Thomas Hulkes is also to rents and profits from brewery business, for life, after his death, then to his son or sons, shared equally, Barrow also to renew leases.
   To son James, all horses, drays, carts and carriages, malt, corn, grain and other stock. To Francis Barrow, his dwelling house in Strood, upon trust, subject to rights of his widow; and other buildings used or will be used by son Thomas in business of miller, also his house, corn windmill and lands in St. Margaret's, Rochester, occupied by Thomas Huggins, (nephew), and all other houses, mills, storehouses, granaries, etc., used in his business as a miller, and other freeholds and leaseholds, not belonging to the brewery in Chatham, to allow son Thomas rents and profits of his other freeholds and leaseholds. If son Thomas has no sons, Barrow is to raise £4,000 to pay to daughter or daughters at 21 years, as before.
   Barrow will, from time to time, allow son James rents and profits from the freehold and leasehold trust estates. After the death of James, upon trust, for his son or sons.
   To son Thomas, all horses, carts, wagons and other stock used in the mill business, also to Thomas, £2,000.   To nephews and nieces, Thomas and William Huggins, Ann Grant and Mary Bridge, £100 each. The children of late nephew, Richard Hurt, £100 equally shared.
   To Ann Falshaw of Strood, widow, and Ann her daughter, and to Elizabeth wife of Francis Barrow, 10 guineas each. To Francis Barrow, £50 upon proving the will.
   His two sons or survivor, to take, within 12 months of his death, to take money from his personal estate, ans invest it in their names for the Vicar of Boughton Monchelsea and the perpetual Curate of Strood. The amount will be that needed to raise £5 per annum, shared (i.e. £2 10s each), which is to be used for buying bread for poor persons of both parishes, who do not receive parish alms. This is to be distributed on the Sunday preceding February 22nd each year, after divine service.
   Concerning his banking business, in Rochester, "Rochester, Chatham and Strood Bank" and firm of "Day, Hulkes and Company" , so Thomas will succeed him as a partner.
   Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Solicitor, Strood, George Stur.... ? And M. Comport, Clerks to Mr Gibbs.
   Proved 26th April 1806
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated4th July 1776
James Hulkes, 1726 – 1781, was the brother of Thomas Hulkes, above, (both born in Boughton Monchelsea). It seems he was buried in the Hulkes vault (see widow Ann's will). Although there is no visible inscription to him (or his widow) on the tomb, there may have been a simple ledger, which was replaced in 1805 by the grander monument there today. Whether or not this is the same vault, I believe it will be of interest to include concise versions of their wills as well.
   James Hulkes, of Strood, Baker and Alderman of the City of Rochester
   Appoints wife, Ann and brother, Thomas Hulkes, executors.
   To sister An Hurst, an annuity of £20 for life, this comes from his house and farm at Sole Street, in Frindsbury, Higham and Cliffe, lately occupied by William Heath, but now in his own occupation.
   To sister Mary Hulkes, an annuity of £10, this from his property known by the sign of "The Dolphin" in Strood, occupied by John Spangbourne.
   All other freeholds, (subject to payment of an annuity of £10 to nephew, John Gunston, after the death of wife Ann), to the use of his brother, Thomas. His leaseholds, (subject to the charge of an annuity of £20, from his property called "Newark Estate"), payable to nephew John Gunston after widow's death, to wife Ann, she to keep in good repair and renew leases, after her death, to brother Thomas for remainder of term(s).
   To wife, Ann £100; to sisters Ann Hurst, Mary Hulkes, Jane Thames, widow, Elizabeth Austen, widow and Susannah, wife of brother, Thomas, £10 each. To John Gunston, £5; to nephews, Richard Hurt and John Huggins, £50 each at 21 years; to Also to John Huggins, £200, when executors think it prudent to enable him to go into business as a master. From his personal estate, executors will provide James Huggins clothes and other necessaries during his apprenticeship; he is also to get £20 at the end of his apprenticeship to buy a chest of tools, subject to "that he bears the character of his present master of being sober and honest".
   To nieces, Ann wife of James Hearnden, Sarah, wife of William Tranah and Mary Huggins, Spinster, £5 each. In his former will he had made nephews and nieces ? , (except James Huggins), and he now "hopes God will forgive them as I freely and sincerely do and have done this only that they may remember it".
   To James Hearnden, £5; he had given him considerably more money in his former will but " he knows he has the same cause for reflection as his wife and her sisters have". (I wonder what the offence was?)0
   To wife Ann, her gold watch with chain and seal and his gold ring, pieces of old money and coins, she owned at their marriage. After her death, his books, rings, pieces of old money and coins, and piece of gold, as follows, to nephew Richard Hurt, his mourning ring he had for his late cousin, James Hulkes, ? Dictionary and 15 volumes of ? "History of England"; to nephew, John Huggins, his mourning ring which he had for his late brother, Thames and 8 volumes of the "Spectator", 3 volumes of "History of America" and Montaigne's "Farriery" ? To nephew Thomas Huggins, his mourning ring which he had for his late brother in law, Edward Austen, his new "Whole Duty of Man", Young's "Night Thoughts" and Young's "Mans' Companion"; also to John Huggins, his joint gold ring and 2 volumes of "Chamber's Dictionary" To nephew William Huggins, his Bible, marked on the inside cover, upon red leather, with his and his wife's name, Addison's "Evidence", "The Unfortunate Young Nobleman" and the "Life of Peter the Great, Czar of Moscovy" Also to James Huggins, his 2 guinea piece of gold and his "Freeholder's Magazines".
   Rest of Books, equally divided between all his own nephews and nieces, children of his brother, Thomas and sisters Ann and Elizabeth. To nephew John Gunston, after his wife's death, his gold watch and gold seal, silver shoe buckles and knee buckles, his gold Maroc stone studs and Scotch pebble sleeve buttons. To nephew James Hulkes, after his wife's death, his pint tankard, tortoise shell tobacco box, with his name on it and silver spurre?
   Rest of his buttons, buckles, clothes and anything else not disposed of, to his own nephews and nieces, shared as his wife thinks fit.
   Residue, to nephews and nieces, children of Thomas, Ann Hurt and Elizabeth Huggins, shared equally.
   Witnesses: Peke Rogers, Edward Farthing and Edward Twopenny
Codicil dated 26th September 1781
   He is now Mayor of Rochester.
   He has given nephew, John Huggins, £200 to help him into business and directed his executors to supply him with clothes and money for a box of tools. He now revokes the bequest of £200 and now gives him £10 instead.
   Witnesses: Mary Boghurst, George Gates and Jonathan Prall
   Proved 7th December 1781
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th July 1791
Ann Hulkes, Widow of Strood
   Desires to be buried in the vault in Strood Churchyard with her late husband, James.
   Appoints John Boghurst of Strood and Edward Austen of London, executors; to each of them, £20 for mourning. The nephew John Gunston, £10 for mourning. All of her clothes to cousins, Rebecca, Ann and Mary Boghurst, Edith, Catherine and Sarah Jarman, shared equally.
   To Miss Elizabeth Boghurst, daughter of John Boghurst, her best set of china, "which was my sister Thames". Money in public funds to be continued by executors and interest to go to nephew John Gunston, for life. After his death, the principal sum to his children, living at her death, shared equally. If there are no children then to the 2nd cousins of her mother and father, shared equally.
   If John Gunston sells or mortgages the interest the legacy is void.
   John Gunston has not been heard from for some years,it is not certain if he is alive or dead.
   So executors can advertise for him for 12 months after her death, if he or his children do not appear in that time, his legacy is void.
   Then his legacy goes to the 2nd cousins of her father and mother.
   Rest and residue of cash and securities (except in public funds), debts, plate, linen, pewter, brass and bedding, etc., and personal estate, to executors, in trust. After debts and funeral costs, etc., are paid, bequeathed as follows, to Richard Boghurst, brother of her executor, £5; to cousin, Rebecca Boghurst,£5 and silver tea caddy; to cousin Ann Boghurst, £5 and her watch; to cousin, Mary Boghurst, £5 and her diamond cluster ring; to brother in law, Thomas Hulkes, and Susan, his wife, £5 each; to her two sisters, Mary Hulkes and Ann Hurt, 5 guineas; to nephew and godson, James Hulkes, son of Thomas, £20 and piece of old gold, valued at 12 guineas and her Bible, which was her brother Thames "whose name is inscribed therein in gilt letters on leather".
   To nephew, Thomas Hulkes, the other son of her brother in law, Thomas, £5; to Mrs Elizabeth Bellows, £5; to her present servants. Ann Edmonds and Elizabeth Casey, if with her at time of her death, 5 guineas each.
Rest and residue of real and personal estate, not already bequeathed, to second cousins of her father and mother, shared equally.
   Witnesses: John Morson, James Alchin and John Dudlow, Clerk to Mr Gates, Attorney of Rochester.
   Proved 10th March 1797, power reserved to John Boghurst
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated, 16th June 1768
James Hulkes, seems to be a cousin of the father of the above Thomas and James Hulkes. There is no indication of where he was buried at Strood and there is no surviving inscription, but I am including this concise will to compliment the others. Note the Boughton Monchelsea connection.
   James Hulkes, of Strood, Gentleman, Alderman of the City of Rochester. Sometime Mayor of the City.
   He has Old South Sea annuities in his name amounting to £2,000, £550 of this is the property of his sister, Elizabeth Prescott of Strood, widow, for which he is the trustee; his executors will transfer the £550 annuities to his sister if she requires it, or, in case of her death, t her executors.
   To sister Elizabeth, £100 and the furniture of her chamber; to Penelope Hall, his late wife Sarah's niece and daughter of the late Elkington Hall, all his wife's clothes and her child bed linen and £10 for mourning. He discharges Penelope from costs of board, clothes and education to the day of his death.
   To Rebecca Toller widow of late cousin, Thomas Toller of Chatham, Shipwright, £100; to Susanna Harrold wife of [    ] Harrold, a gunner in the Royal Navy and daughter of Tomas Toller, £50; to kinsman, Thomas Hearnden of Maidstone, son of late cousin, Amos Hearnden of Boughton Monchelsea, Tailor and Ursula his wife, £100; to Ann Wise, widow and Mary Jarman, wife of John Jarman, sisters of Thomas Hearnden, £50 each; to kinswoman, Mary Hulkes late of Strood, now of Linton, Spinster, daughter of Richard Hulkes, late of Boughton Monchelsea, Blacksmith, £50; to kinswoman, Ann wife of William Hurst and daughter of above Richard Hulkes, £50 (father of the above James and Thomas Hulkes); to Richard Hurst, son of Ann Hurst, £50 at 21 years; to cousin Gabriel Barham of Chatham, Bricklayer, son of late cousin Ursula Barham, £100; to James Hearnden, son of kinsman, Richard Hearnden, late of Strood, Baker, £50.
   To friend and acquaintances, Phillip Boghurst and Charles Arnold, late of Frindsbury, 10 guineas each. To poor parishioners of Strood, £50, to be paid within one month after his death, to the Minister or Curate and Churchwardens of Strood, to be distributed to the poor who do not receive parish alms, as they think fit.
All his water mill, mill house, stables, granary, marsh lands and mill ponds in Strood, leased from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, to Phillip Boghurst and Charles Arnold, upon trust, they are to permit sister, Elizabeth Prescott, for term left on lease, an annuity of £14. After her death, his kinsman. Thomas Hulkes, has mill for rest of term and pay above annuity of £14. (Thomas seems to be running mill ?).
   To friend Richard Pordage of Rochester, Alderman, (also sometime Mayor of the City), 10 guineas; to late servant, John Barnes, £12; to Mary Buggs, his other servant, 20 guineas; to Mary wife of William Hall, who was his servant for many years, 5 guineas; to John Huggins, of Hoo, Farmer, £50,(tenant of testator); to John, Ann, Mary and William Huggins, children of John Huggins by Elizabeth, his late wife, £40 each, at 21 years, if any die before they are 21, their legacy goes to Thomas Hulkes and James Hulkes, of Strood, Baker, shared equally.
   His portion of tithes from his farm called Temple Farm, given to him by the will of John Lampard late of Strood, Gentleman, and leased from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, for term left with benefit of renewal of lease, to James Hulkes. His house and farm and land in Noke Street, Frindsbury, Higham and Cliffe, lately occupied by John Lampard (deceased), with 5 acres of arable and land in Frindsbury near a pond called Maysole Pond, between the pond and GadsHill on the north east side and the Rochester to Gravesend road. The land will go to Penelope Hall, on her marriage to David Day. House and land in Noke Street, was lately occupied by William Heard and now occupied by John Huggins, Senior, goes to James Hulkes, the property is charge with the £14 annuity to Elizabeth Prescott; also to John Hulkes, £100.
   His freehold house in Cage Lane, Strood, purchased from John Pilcher, to Thomas Hulkes; his house in Strood, where he lately lived, with bakehouse and granary, occupied by James Hulkes, held on lease from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester.
   To Thomas Hulkes, all household linen; all plate and rings to Thomas and James Hulkes, shared equally .Rest of furniture and household goods in his dwelling house, to Thomas Hulkes. He has lent Thomas Hulkes several sums of money to enable him to carry on business of miller,not withstanding the bequests to him, he still owes money lent to him. This debt to be part of the rest and residue of the estate. Residue of money and personal estate, not already bequeathed, to James and Thomas Hulkes, shared equally, they are also joint executors.
   Witnesses: James Bartholomew, William Twopenny and R. S. Trowald
   Proved 8th November 1769

98. [38] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZA DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND ANN HURLEY
OF THIS PARISH
BORN MARCH 18th 1813
DIED OCTOBER 18th 1842
ALSO GEORGE WILLIAM
SON OF W.P. AND ANN HURLEY
BORN SEPTEMBER 15th 1819
DIED MAY 30th 1845
ALSO WILLIAM R. HURLEY
BORN JUNE 4th 1830
DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1863
ALSO FRANCES HURLEY
NORN MARCH 28th 1817
DIED JUNE 26th 1883

1841 Census William Pearce Hurley, Verger of St. Nicholas

99. [39] Ledger (in two pieces)

ENTRANCE
TO THE
VAULT
OF
JAMES KILLICK
DIED MAY 16th 1823
AGED 57 YEARS
[ALS]O SUKEY KILLICK
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7th 1836
AGED 67 YEARS

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 16th May 1823*
James Killick, Millwright
   His properties, mill buildings and grounds in Strood and Meopham in his own occupation and other freehold estate, to wife Sukey for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death, or remarriage, then equally shared between his children, James, Thomas, John, Ann, Susan, William, Elizabeth, Richard, Mary, Hannah and Henry, for ever.
    All his money, securities, stock in trade, household goods, plate , linen, china and other personal estate and effects to his wife, as long as she remains his widow, subject to the maintenance and education of his children, during their minority. After her death or remarriage, then shared equally amongst his children. His wife is executor.
   Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Attorney, Strood, Thomas Killick, Organist of Gravesend and Samuel West, Clerk to Mr Gibbs.
   Proved 12th November, goods and effects valued less than £600
*Killick died on the same day

KING see GOUGE

100. [40] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA
WIFE OF
THOMAS KNIGHT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 22nd OF MARCH 1848
AGED [8]2 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS KNIGHT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OF NOVEMBER 1863
AGED 90 YEARS

101. [41] Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
JOHN LAWRENCE
ELDEST SON OF
JOSEPH LAWRENCE, YEOMAN
AND MARY HIS WIFE OF BILTON, WARWICKSHIRE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th OF NOVEMBER 1837
IN THE 39th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO
JOSEPH LAWRENCE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 2nd OF OCTOBER 1843
AT BILTON, WARWICKSHIRE
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE AND BETSY THOMPSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 20th FEBRUARY 1856
AGED 4 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
ALSO OF
MARIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD FORD WILLIAMS
OF BROMPTON
AND WIDOW OF THE ABOVE NAMED
JOSEPH LAWRENCE
WHO DIED DEC. 22nd 1869
AGED 60 YEARS
FRANCES BETSY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE THOMPSON
WHO DIED DEC. 4th 1870
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE THOMPSON
WHO DIED APRIL 9th 18[81]
IN HIS 67th YEAR

Wright's Directory 1838 Joseph Lawrence, Grocer, Tea Dealer, Cheesemonger and China Warehouse
1881 Census George Thompson, Grocer, employing 10 hands
Principal Probate Registry Index George Thompson, Grocer, administration to Rei Fry, Grocer and Edward Ford Williams, Iron - Monger
Wight's Directory 1838 Edward Ford Williams, Iron Monger

102. [42] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE LINK
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 4th 1898
AGED 62 YEARS
"Gone from us but not forgotten,
Never shall his memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Round the spot where he is laid"
ALSO AMY LINK
WHO DIED DECEMBER 31st 1918
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO EMILY ANNIE WHO DIED IN INFANCY

Kelly's Directory 1895 & 1909
G. Link and Sons, Fruiterer, Florists and Coal Merchants, 135 – 137 High Street
G. Link and Sons, Pork Butchers, 141 High Street and Greengrocers, 143 High Street

103. [43] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SIMCOE MACAULAY
LATE OPF THE ROYAL ENGINEERS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 18[ ]
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO OF HIS WIFE
ANN GEE MACAULAY
WHO WAS BORN JULY 12th 1802
AND DIED DECEMBER 27th 1861
AGED 5[9] YEARS

104. [44] Coped Stone

North Side
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
HENRY MINTER MILLER
WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1878
AGED 68
ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 24th 1924 AGED 87

South Side
ALSO
CHARLES AND MARY ANN CHILDREN OF
HENRY AND MARY ANN MILLER
WHO DIED JULY 11th AND JULY 14th 1871
AGED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AND 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS

1861 Census Henry Miller, Fund Holder
Principal Probate Registry Index Henry Miller, administration to widow, Mary Ann, Richard Mercer, Banker and Edward Hoar, Gentleman, both of Maidstone, value under £10,000.

105. [45] Coped Stone on high Rag Stone Base

REV. GEORGE NASH, 38 YEARS VICAR OF ALLHALLOWS
(NORTH OF THE CHURCH

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
THE REVD. GEORGE EDWARD NASH
38 YEARS VICAR OF ALLHALLOWS – HOO
DIED AUGUST 8th 1874 AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS STEVENS, R.M.
DIED MAY 2nd 1895 AGED 81 YEARS

Principal Probate Registry Index Rev. George Nash, formerly of High Halstow, late of Strood, administration to Charles Edward Stevens Nash of Lewisham, son, value under £1,500

106. [46] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARIA PICNOT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OF PROBATION
APRIL 26th 1859 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO OF
ANDRE MARIE PICNOT
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN PARIS JUNE 10th 1853
AGED 67 YEARS AND WHOSE MORTAL
REMAINS LIE INTERRED IN THE CEMETERY
OF CLICHY
ALSO OF NICHOLAS ANDRE
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN PARIS AUGUST 3rd 1830
AGED 27 YEARS
AND WAS INTERRED IN THE CEMETERY
OF MONTMARTRE
ALSO OF THEODORE INFANT SON OF
CHARLES AND JANE PICNOT
OF THIS PARISH AND GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
ANDRE MARIE AND MARIA PICNOT
DIED AUGUST 7th 1869 AGED THREE MONTHS
ALSO OF EMILY FOURTH DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES AND JANE PICNOT
DIED FEBRUARY 24th 1880 AGED 6 YEARS

1881 Census Charles Picnot, Dentist and Chemist, two assistants and one apprentice

107. [47] Ledger (Probably had a related headstone)

IN MEMORY OF
HENRY JAMES RAY[SON]
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
THE 8th OF DECEMBER 1851 AGED [64] [YEARS]

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 5th February 1848
Henry James Rayson
   To wife Mary, all of his estate, for life. After her death, then shared equally by his two daughters, Ann and Mary Rayson. His wife is executor.
   Witnesses: Thomas J. Hills, John Jenkins and T.R. Wickes
   Proved 6th April 1852
1851 Census Henry Rayson of London Road, Fund Holder in Oyster Fishery Co.

ROCHESTER GAZETTE
"INQUEST – THE LATE ACCIDENT AT STROOD:- On Wednesday an inquest was held at the Bull's Head, Strood, before J. Lewis, Esq., touching the death of Mr Henry James Rayson, who met with his death by a fall from a scaffold on Monday, the 8th instant.
   John Henry Rayson, of Rochester, carpenter, son of the deceased, said that his father with him was examining the spouts which had been put up to some cottages building for deceased at the foot of Strood hill. While so engaged near the end of the scaffolding, bending down and looking under the spouts, the putlock came out of the brickwork, and the board on which the deceased was standing fell with him.
   Witness endeavoured to catch hold of him, but was too far off. The height from which he fell to the ground was sixteen or seventeen feet. Witness immediately went to his father's assistance and removed him to his home.
   It was impossible, he said to account for the coming out of the putlock; he had himself been frequently on the same board, nor could he attribute blame to any one.
   Frederick James Brown, of Chatham, surgeon, attended deceased, whom he saw shortly after the occurrence; he was suffering under collapse, coldness of the surface, pallid features and imperceptible pulse; he was slightly conscious, the effects of the concussion having somewhat passed off. The bones of the pelvis were considerably bruised, causing as witness inferred, internal haemorrhage and urinary irritation.
   Deceased survived the accident about two hours, and he considered that death arose from internal haemorrhage.
   Verdict "Accidental Death"

NEXT ISSUE OF ROCHESTER GAZETTE
"The mortal remains of Mr Henry James Rayson, whose death we recorded in last week's obituary, as the result of fall from a scaffold, were interred in Strood Burial Ground on Wednesday last, when several of his neighbours and friends attended the funeral.
   A number of those belonging to the oyster fishery also followed to testify their esteem towards him, who for many years held the office of foreman over them".

108. [48] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY RING
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1884
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO
ANN RING
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 8th 1894
AGED 72 YEARS
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear"

1881 Census Henry Ring, Licensed Victualler, "Amalgamation Inn"

109. [49] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE ROFFWAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 10th July [1855]
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES ROFFWAY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 20th MARCH 1887
AGED 79 YEARS
GEORGE SON OF
GEORGE AND FRANCES ROFFWAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 1st AUGUST 1851
AGED 7 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS

1838 Wright's Directory George Roffway, Agent for Medway Canal Stone Wharf
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th May 1855
George Roffway, Licensed Victualler, "Canal Tavern", Frindsbury.
   To wife Frances, all plate articles, which were hers before their marriage, household furniture and effects, as she may choose.
   All money and investment in the Annirable (sic) Benefit Society, held at the Canal Tavern, and from the Rochester £50 Burial Society.
   Rest and residue, including lease of the tavern, granted by Mrs Ann Hulkes and Miss Anne Maria Hulkes, to William Woodham, the Younger, of Rochester, Maltster and Edmund Adersley of Rochester, Coal Merchant, upon trust, to sell and raise £50 annuity for his wife, for life. If she dies before the first payment, then to his daughter in law, Sarah wife of John Thorogood Roffway of Rochester, Victualler. Lot of technical details follow.
   Wife and daughter, Sarah are executors.
   Witnesses: William Edmund Payne, Solicitor, Rochester and William Aldersley of Rochester.
   Proved 2nd August 1855

110. [50] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CAROLINE
WIFE OF SAMUEL ROOK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1853
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO
SAMUEL GEORGE ROOK
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th DAY OF JANUARY 1862
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO
THE ABOVE NAMED SAMUEL ROOK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 23rd DAY OF AUGUST 1863
AGED 78 YEARS

1851 Census Samuel Rook, Victualler of the "Three Gardeners"

111. [51] Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN SIMMONDS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED
JANUARY 25th 1833 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZTH. ANN SIMMONDS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 30th 1857
IN HER 65th YEAR
ALSO
THOMAS RICHARD
THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 6th 1861
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE SIMMONDS
THE [    ] SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 3rd 18[6]4
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO JOHN ROBERT SIMMONDS
[    ] SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 187[   ]
AGED [   ] YEARS

1824 Pigot's Directory John Simmonds, Linen Draper
1861 Census George Simmonds, Draper's Assistant at Frindsbury ?

112. [52] Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
AUSTIN ROBERT STACE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 5th 1856
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO OF MARIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 19th 1861 AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO OF THE FOLLOWING
SONS OF THE ABOVE
JOHN
DIED APRIL 21st 1851
AGED 2 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
RICHARD SHREWBURY
DIED MAY 7th 1851
AGED 2 MONTHS
AUSTIN
DIED JUNE 5th 1858
AGED 13 YEARS
JOSEPH*
DIED JANUARY 21st 1908
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO MARIA FRENCH
SURVIVING DAUGHTER
DIED [ APRIL] [ ] 1926
[AGED 81 YEARS]
* See Interior

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 4th December 1856
Austin Stace
   All estate to wife, Maria. Brother in law, David French, Coal Merchant of Chatham, is executor.
   Witnesses: Edmund Saxby of Strood and Gabriel French of Chatham
   Proved 17th February 1857
1855 Post Office Directory Austin Stace, Iron Monger
1874 Post Office Directory Collis and Stace, Engineers, Ironmongers, Agricultural Machinery
1891 Kelly Directory J. Stace, Ironmonger
Principal Probate Registry Index
Joseph Stace, , Castle View Road, administration to Maria Stace, spinster, value £22,391 9s 4d

113. [53] Chest Tomb (West of Porch, also see Interior)

THE STEVENS, GOLDSTON AND BENNETT TOMB
TO THE LEFT, IN THE CORNER, THE KILLICK LEDGER

Ledger
IN MEMORY OF
MRS. SARAH STEVENS
THE WIFE OF
MR. THOMAS STEVENS
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, BREWER
WHO DIED THE 30th OF JANUARY 1774
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO JOHN GOLDSTON DIED
[ ] OF SEPTEMBER 1780
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO OF
MRS. ELIZABETH BENNETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] [OF] OCTOBER 1787 ?
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
PEGGY GOLDSTON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN GOLDSTON
& ELIZABETH BENNETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 12th 1797
AGED 33 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 6th March 1778
John Goldston, Maltster
   Wife Elizabeth, son George, George Gunning of Frindsbury, Yeoman and Phillip Boghurst the Younger, of Frindsbury, Yeoman, are executors. Wife, Gunning and Boghurst, are guardians of children, responsible for the maintenance and education of sons, George, John and William, until they are 21, and daughters , Ann and Peggy, until they are 21 or married. His dwelling house in Strood, with malt house and adjoining land, to son George, for ever. To his wife, £500; to daughters, Ann and Peggy, sons John and William, £500 each at 21. In meantime money to be invested and interest used, if executors think fit, used for children's benefit. Executors can use whole or part of each £500 for children's benefit.
   Residue of personal estate, household goods, implements of trade, after costs, to son George, for ever.
   Witnesses: Moses Roots, William Twopenny and Henry Hills.
   Proved December 16th 1780, power reserved to George Goldston, Gunning and Boghurst.
   January 6th 1791, administration granted to George Goldston, power reserved to Gunning and Boghurst. Value of goods and effects, not more than £2,000.

STEVENS see HOWES

STEVENS see NASH

THOMPSON see LAWRENCE

114. [54] Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF CATHERINE WIFE OF
SAMUEL TURNER OF THIS PARISH
[ ] A PAINFUL AND LINGERING [ILLNESS]
WHICH SHE BORE WITH CHRISTIAN FORTITUDE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 31st 1850
AGED 60 YEARS
"She was what a wife should [be]"
THOMAS SON OF
SAMUEL AND CATHERINE TURNER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MAY 16th 182[6]
AGED 6 YEARS
ALSO AFTER A LINGERING AND PAINFUL
ILLNESS, SINCERELY REGRETTED BY HIS
AFFLICTED PARENTS TO WHOM HE
HAD ENDEARED HIMSELF BY HIS
AFFECTIONATE CONDUCT
MARY
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
SAMUEL AND CATHERINE TURNER
DIED JUNE 15th 1836 AGED 11 YEARS
ALSO FOUR CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY

1824 Pigot's Directory Samuel Turner, Brewer, near the church.

115. [55] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ADA SOPHIA ROSE
DIED DECEMBER 28th 1879
AGED 4 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
ALSO
WILLIAM JOHN
DIED JANUARY 14th 1880
AGED 5 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
THE BELOVED CHILDREN OF
WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH WARD
"Suffer little children to come unto Me"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WARD
DIED JANUARY 1st 1902
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH
DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1906
AGED 55 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO
SUZANNAH WARD
GRANDMOTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1880
AGED 56 YEARS
"At Rest"

Principal Probate Registry Index
William Ward, late of Vicarage Road, administration to wife, Elizabeth, value of effects £292

116. [56] Ledger

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
CHARLES WATSON
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 21st OF APRIL 1852
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH WATSON
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 4th OF SEPTEMBER 18[66]
AGED 72 YEARS
SARAH DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES AND MARGARIETE ELIZABETH WATSON
DIED FEB 1st 1850 AGED 9 MONTHS AND 18 DAYS
EMILY DAUGHTER OF
CHARLES AND MARGARIETE ELIZABETH WATSON
DIED 12th DECEMBER 1861
IN THE 9th YEAR OF HER AGE

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 17th April 1851
Charles Watson, Butcher and Cattle Dealer.
   His freehold slaughter house lodge and loft, lately erected by him, in his own occupation, near Strood High Street, 3 acres of land in Strood, his ½ share of freehold occupied by Robert McDuff, in Strood, (his son Charles owns the other half), leasehold, (leased from Dean and Chapter of Rochester), occupied by James Izaby, lately erected by Watson, near the first property, including stable, loft and lodge, his ½ share of a leasehold farm in Rainham and his share of live and dead stock, implements, etc., he holds jointly with Robert Durrant Watson of Rainham, (leased from Charles Auriel), and insurance policy from Norwich Union Life Assurance Society, dated 30th January 1832, on life of John Vain of Frindsbury, for £300, all household goods, money and investments, all personal estate, to his brother Henry Watson of Hadlow, Butcher, and William Moss of Rainham, Grocer, upon trust to value estate and give son Charles option to buy [ ? ].
   Properties charged with an annuity of £20 for wife, Sarah, also to give daughter Ann option to purchase his freehold estate. If not trustees to sell freehold and leasehold and combine proceeds with personal estate, (house in Strood and ½ house occupied by McDuff and house occupied by Izaby and the lodge and loft).
   Personal estate, upon trust, for son Charles, daughter Ann and Mary wife of Robert Durrant Watson
in equal shares.
   To son Charles, the fixtures of house and shop. To daughter Ann, all furniture in her bedroom in his house. Any real estate vested in him, as trustee, to executors, Henry Watson and William Moss, subject to the trusts.
   Witnesses:
   Proved 3rd September 1852

117. [57] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JAMES WEST
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 18th OF FEBRUARY 1826
IN THE 37th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO OF
MR. SAMUEL WEST
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON 24th OF NOVEMBER 1861
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO OF
MRS. SARAH WEST
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th OCTOBER 1867
AGED 73 YEARS

1824 Pigot's Directory James West "Three Jolly Gardeners"
1838 Wright's Directory Samuel West "Three Gardeners"
1861 Census Samuel West, Proprietor of Houses
Principal Probate Registry Index
Samuel West, Gentleman, Administration to widow, Sally, value under £1,000.

118. [58] Headstone

IN
AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
JOHN WEST
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
AUGUST 26th 1863 AGED 41
ALSO OF MARIA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP
AT THE RESIDENCE OF HER SON FRANCIS
NOVEMBER 30th 1897 AGED 74
"God is Love"
BOTH FORMERLY OF LEICESTERSHIRE

119. [59] Coped Stone

DUMPED INTO A DARK CORNER, NORTH OF THE CHURCH, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, HUMPHREY WICKHAM, WILLIAM BLAKE HILL AND HENRY MINTER MILLER

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HUMPHREY WICKHAM
SOLICITOR OF THIS PARISH
DIED 10th DECEMBER 1893
AGED 87 YEARS

South Side
ALSO REBECCA ELIZABETH
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF HUMPHREY AND REBECCA WICKHAM
DIED 29th APRIL 1912
ALSO ELIZA SECOND DAUGHTER OF
HUMPHREY AND REBECCA WICKHAM
DIED 13th OCTOBER 1919
ALSO CHARLOTTE BROMLEY
THIRD DAUGHTER OF
HUMPHREY AND REBECCA WICKHAM
DIED APRIL 4th 1923

Humphrey Wickham seems to have been a multi talented man. In addition to his private practise, he was Clerk to Strood Parish Trustees for 50 years; Clerk of Watt's Charity; Clerk for Hoo Union; Deputy Coroner for Kent. He was also, according to Smetham, a gifted amateur artist, craftsman, sportsman and writer of prose and poetry. He was also a pioneer archaeologist and antiquarian, he had a fine collection of Romano–British pottery from the extensive potteries at Upchurch Marshes.
See Smetham's "History of Strood" pp 381 – 385.
Principal Probate Registry Index
Humphrey Wickham, Administration to his three daughters, value of effects, etc., £1, 302 14s 5d

120. [60] Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN WINCH
(FORMERLY OF HAWKHURST)
WHO DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1848
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO OF HETTY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 24th FEBRUARY 1844
AGED 68 YEARS
"They Sleep in Jesus"

1824 Pigot's Dirctory Benjamin Winch, Linen Draper, Strood.

121. [61] Ledger

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
JAMES WOOD
WHO DIED 16th MAY 1845
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY WOOD
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st MAY 1842
AGED 11 DAYS
ALSO MARY WOOD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1848
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM WOOD
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1849
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HIS SON
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1849
AGED 3 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS
ALSO CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WOOD WHO DIED
27th FEBRUARY 1871 AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO MARY WOOD WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WOOD
WHO DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1855
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO WALTER WANSTALL
WHO FELL ASLEEP EASTER EVE 1899
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO MARY ELIZABETH WOOD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM WOOD AND MARY WOOD
WHO DIED 23rd SEPTEMBER 1912
AGED 63 YEARS

1874 Post Office Directory William Wood, Farmer, Wickham Farm
1881 Census
Walter Wanstall, Retired Schoolmaster, 4 Grove Villas, Maidstone Road, Rochester.

WRIGHT see HOLLINGDALE

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Section D CHURCHYARD SOUTH WEST CORNER - 18th Century headstones These headstones, decorated with carved motifs,e.g. Putti, Urns, St. Michael, etc., have been saved from the destruction which took place, at some unknown date, in the last century, and re-sited in their present position. They were originally probably in the south part of the churchyard. They are mostly quite worn, one is completely eroded.

SOUTH WEST CORNER GROUP
WEST WALL-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MAY        BATCHELLER         HOOD         STRUTFIELD

HOOD             PORTER                 ?                BAKER

                         ROOTS          HOPPER            DAVISON

MILLS            WELLARD      WELCH               HODGES

TURNER              BURR         HENMARSH          SKILLER

122. [1] Double Headstone

WILLIAM AND MARY BAKER

IN MEMORY OF
WILL. BAKER
DIED DEC. 22nd 17[ ?]
AGED 44 ? YEARSIN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
WM. BAKER
DIED APRIL 1st 17 [ ? ]
AGED 48 YEARSALSO SUSANNAH BAKER
DIED [FEB. ?] 16th 1745 ?
AGED 1 YEAR & 4
MONTHS

123. [2]

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM BATCHELLER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF NOVEMBER 1776
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 21st ? OF MARCH 1781 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DIED 26th MARCH 1763 AGED 28 ? YEARS
ROBERT DIED [    ] 1763 AGED 18 YEARS
WATKIN DIED 15th ? [    ] 17[   ] AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO MRS. SARAH BRIDGE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [   ] MAY 1806 AGED 7[   ] YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 14th January 1765William Batcheller
   To wife Elizabeth, all household goods, plate, linen, etc., To daughter, Sarah, his silver watch.
Wife is executor
   Witnesses: Nicholas Gill, George Parry and Henry Coward
   Proved 15th November 1776
At the bottom, endorsed with note "not to be registered", he wishes wife to have any money from lottery tickets he bought in 1773.
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 11th November 1805
Sarah Bridge, Widow
   By a deed of settlement prior to her marriage with Alexander Bridge, dated 8th March 1782, between herself, Alexander Bridge of Strood, Gentleman, Thomas Hulkes of Strood, Miller and Phineas Kite of Chatham, Tallow Chandler, South Sea stock in the names of Hulkes and Kite, £2,400 Old South Sea Annuities, established in or about 1751 and £750 New South Sea Annuities and another £400 in the same stock, purchased "during my coverture", plus £200 of Old South Sea Annuities, bought since she was widowed, in trustees names for her benefit. She now gives James Hulkes of Chatham, Esquire, John Snatt of Rochester, Esquire and John Gibbs of Strood, Gentleman, £2,400 Old South Sea Annuities, £1,150 New South Sea Annuities and £200 old South Sea Annuities, total £3, 750, upon trust. Within three months of her death, they are to transfer to John Puckle of Strood, Coal Meter, £1,000 of the new stock,plus £400 of the old stock. £500 of the same stock to Charlotte Taylor of Strood, widow, late Charlotte Puckle; to Frederick Puckle, a son of John and Charlotte Puckle, £500 old stock. To Mary wife of James Bridge, only son of her late husband by his first wife, £500 of same stock. To Mary and Frances Murton, daughters of the late Richard Murton of Chatham and Mary his wife, £600 of the same stock. £200 OF stock to Thomas Quarrington and £200 of stock to Robert Quarrington. £200 of stock to Frances wife of Thomas Clements ?, lately Frances Quarrington. Remaining stock to Elizabeth Bingham, her servant.
Residue of personal estate, after funeral expenses, etc., to James Bridge.
James Hulkes, John Snatt and John Gibbs are executors.
   Witnesses: George Streetin and M. Comport, Clerks to Mr Gibbs
Codicils dated 11th November 1805
   She had made bequest of £500 old stock, to Mary wife of James Bridge, she had empowered James Bridge to buy £100 of old South Sea stock, for herself on 11th November 1801. She has lately discovered that a further sum of £100 in this stock was purchased in the names of James Bridge and his wife, contrary to her wishes. James Bridge must alter the the bonds into her name. If he does not, in her lifetime, then she revokes his legacy given to Mary Bridge. In lieu of this she gives her £300 of the stock, "and no more". Rest of will ratified.
   Witnesses: George Streetin and M. Comport
   Proved 30th July 1806

124. [3]

JAMES AND ELIZABETH BURR

IN MEMORY OF
JAMES BURR OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED [ ] AUGUST 17[ ]
AGED 36 ? YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 27th ? OF JANUARY 1777
AGED 90 YEARS
ALSO SARAH THEIR DR. WIFE
OF WILL. GREGORY OF YS PARISH
WHO DIED YE 2nd OF JULY 1778
AGED 64 ? YEARS

I have not found James Burr in the Burial Register ?
Sarah Burr married William Gregory in the same year as her death
Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 25th June 1776
Elizabeth Burr, widow.
   All of her estate to her daughter, Sarah Burr.
   Witnesses: William Evans, Richard Russell, Salesman ? And Taylor, Strood and John Cook, Attorney, Rochester
   Proved 27th March 1777

125. [4]

GEORGE AND ANN DAVISON

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN FRANCES
WIFE OF
GEORGE JOHN DAVISON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] DAY OF [ ] [ ]
AGED 45 ? YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE JOHN DAVISON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 14th ? DAY OF AUGUST [17]78
AGED 66 YEARS

George Davison not found in Register, nor at both Rochester parishes, St. Mary, Chatham or St Mary Magdalene at Gillingham

126. [5]

JAMES HENMARSH

IN MEMORY OF
MR. JAMES HENM[ARS]H OF
THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 9th OF JUNE 177[5]
AGED 87 ? YEARS

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated7th June 1775
James Henmarsh of Gillingham*, Gentleman
   To Rebecca Sugden, wife of Thomas Sugden of this parish, Shipwright, all of his goods, money, securities, household goods, etc., for ever. Rebecca Sugden is sole executor.
   Signs will with a mark.
   Witnesses: William King, John Sommerton and Edmund Marcon
   Proved 10th June 1775
* In the Burial Register, Henmarsh is described as "from Chatham". It should be noted that the will was proved, in London, one day after his death and a day before the funeral!

127. [6] Headstone lying on ground

JOHN HODGES

IN MEMORY OF
JOHN HODGES OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL THE 11th ?
1789 AGED [ ] YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 5th August 1767John Hodges, House Carpenter
   His two freehold house in the High Street, Strood, occupied by James Kidd and adjoining house, his own, and residue of money and interest, household goods, furniture, stock in trade, to wife Mary, for ever. She is sole executor.
   Witnesses: Richard Russell, William Burton and W. Stradwick, Attorney of Rochester
   Proved 22nd April 1789

128. [7]

WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH HOOD

TO THE MEMORY OF ELIZABETH
WIFE OF WILLIAM HOOD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER
[                                          ]
WILLIAM HOOD [           ]
[                                    ]
[                                   ]

ALSO WILLIAM [                                    ]

129. [8]

[ IN MEMORY OF CHILDREN OF ?]
NATH. & H HOOD
NATH DIED [ SEPT. [    ] [1749]           RICH.? DIED [ APRIL [ ] 1752]
AGED [    ] YEARS          AGED 10 YEARS
     ANN HOOD          NATH. HOOD
DIED [JUNE] [    ] [1756]           DIED 1st JUNE 1774
AGED 10 YEARS          AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO ESTHER HOOD WIFE OF THE ABOVE
NATHANIEL HOOD DIED SEPTEMBER 7th 1798
AGED 85 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 2nd April 1773
Nathaniel Hood, Blacksmith, Mayor of Rochester in 1771
   To Edmund, George and Frances Netherwood, sons and daughters of Edmund Netherwood of Strood, Fisherman and Frances, his wife, also to Nathaniel Watson, son of his nephew, Nathaniel Watson, £50 each. The legacies to Edmund and Frances to be paid after the death of his wife, Hester. Money to be paid to their father and invested during their minorities. The legacy to Nathaniel Watson to be paid to him at 21 years, and invested by his executor until his wife's death. To nephew Nathaniel Watson, £50; to Richard Pordage the Elder of Rochester, Baker, (one of executors) £10.
   Rest and residue, implements of trade, to wife Hester, upon trust, that she pays Lucy Watson, widow of his cousin Richard Watson, 40 shillings per annum, while Lucy remains a widow..
   Wife and Richard Pordage, executors.
   Witnesses: Elizabeth Wickens and Thomas Tomlyn
   Proved 15th July 1774
Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd August 1798
Esther Hood, Widow
   To Francis Barrow, Surgeon, her 8 houses in Strood, leased from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, all ready money and investments, household goods, furniture and personal estate, upon trust. After paying debts and funeral costs, etc., and legacies left by her husband, to sell and invest. Half of the invested money to children of the late Edmund Netherwood of Strood, equally divided.
   The other half to be equally shared amongst the children of the late Nathaniel Watson, of Strood, at 21 years. Until then interest to their maintenance and education.
   To Elizabeth Stone, her maid servant, if still with her, £60 and 2 of her best tablespoons; to Frances Ann Netherwood, widow, £50; to Francis Barrow, £40; to Ann wife of George Potter, £5; to Thomas Netherwood, son of Frances Ann, her silver tankard which once belonged to the grandfather of Nathaniel Watson, a half pint silver can and silver pepper castor; to Mary wife of Thomas Austen, a pair of sheets and damask table cloth and six damask napkins, marked R.M.H. To Frances Ann Netherwood, her silver waiter, pair of silver salts and spoons, all her clothes, counterpanes and household linen. To Nathaniel Watson, his grandmother's wedding ring and to each of his children, Edmund, Joseph, Mary, John, Thomas and William, one silver table spoon. To Edmund Netherwood, a silver quart mug; to George Netherwood, a silver pint can and tablespoon; to William Netherwood, a silver punch ladle, marrow spoon and table spoon; to Frances Netherwood, a tea chest, six silver tea spoons, sugar tongs, milk pot and table spoon; to Ann Netherwood, silver milk pot and two teaspoons.
   She signs with a mark because she is almost blind and weak
   Witnesses: William Halfhaw and John Gibbs
   Proved 12th December 1798

130. [9]

JOHN AND MARGARET HOPPER

IN MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN HOPPER
WHO DIED MARCH
THE [ ] 1781
AGED 67 YEARS IN MEMORY OF
MRS. MARGARET HOPPER
WIFE OF
MR. JOHN HOPPER
WHO DIED [AUGUST]
4th 177[8]
AGED 56? YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 12th February 1781
John Hopper, House Carpenter of Rochester
   Friend John Ely of Rochester, House Carpenter and Edward Netherwood of Strood, Fisherman and Dredgerman, are executors; to each of them, £5.
   To Elizabeth Hopper of Frindsbury, widow of his brother, Thomas, £10; to sister Mary, wife of Thomas Burten of Lenham, Yeoman, £30; to Ann Hollands of Strood, Spinster, sister of his late wife, Margaret,£20;to John Hopper of Harrietsham, Moses Hopper of Lenham, both husbandmen, Mercy Hopper of Strood, spinster; Christian wife of James Martin of Strood, Husbandman; Hester wife of [      ] Golding of Frindsbury, husbandman, sons and daughters of his late brother, Thomas, £5 each. Rest and residue to niece, Mary Hopper of Strood, spinster, daughter of his late brother, Daniel.
   Witnesses: William Twopenny Jnr. And E. J. Twopenny
   Proved 21st March 1781. Note: Edmund Netherwood written by mistake in will, Edward

131. [10]

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY M[AY]* SISTER OF
ELIZ. WIFE OF HENRY LOFT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED MARCH 14th 1761
AGED 48 YEARS
(*Wife of Robert May)

132. [11]

TO THE MEMORY OF
MARTHA SUTTON DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND JANE MILLS OF THIS PARISH
HUSBANDMAN, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY [ ] 1759 AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO OF
MR. JOHN MILLS DIED 16th NOV.
1769 AGED 60 YEARS
[Half eroded verses]

(N.B. Husbandman is rather awkwardly placed, it refers, of course to John Mills)

133. [12]

WILLIAM AND HANNAH PORTER

IN MEMORY OF WILL. PORTER
OF THIS PARISH TAYLOR HE WAS DROWNED
AT WOULDHAM DIED 19th [DECEMBER 1773]
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO HANNAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 17th ? OF APRIL 17[76]
AGED [ ] YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 27th August 1765William Porter, Taylor of Strood
   To wife Hannah all of his estate and effects, for ever.
   His wife, by her will, to give Hannah Robson, daughter of James Robson of Strood, Fisherman, and grand daughter of Hannah Porter, £100. His wife is executor
   Witnesses: Martha Mitton, William Boucher and Henry Mitton
   Hannah Porter renounces execution of will. Administration granted to three creditors, William Anderson of Eastcheap, Woollen Draper, Francis Starke of Rochester, Woollen Draper and Thomas Strover of Rochester, Taylor. They are bound by a bond of £800, to administer the estate.
Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 27th September 1775
Hannah Porter, Widow
   All her personal estate, after usual expenses, to James Robson of Strood, Mariner, for ever.
   Signs will with mark
   Witnesses: Richard Russell and John Witheridge
   Proved 10th September 1776

134. [13]

WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH ROOTS

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
WILLIAM ROOTS
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY
LATE WIFE OF
TOM RYNOLDS
OF THE PARISH OF
...................CHATHAM.. ground level
AND DAUGHTER OF
[WILL. AND ELIZ. ROOTS]
[WHO DIED JULY [    ] 1790 ?]
[AGED [    ] YEARS]IN MEMORY
OF WILL. ROOTS
?
?
[AUG] [    ] 17[96]
WHO DIED AGED [    ] YEARS
OCT. [    ] 177[5]Rear
TO THE MEMORY
OF JOHN ROOTS
WHO DIED NOVEMBER [    ] 1796 ?
AGED 62 YEARS

135. [14]

WILLIAM SKILLER

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM [S]KILLER?
[WHO DIED NOVEBER [ ][1795]
[AGED [50] YEARS]

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 11th July 1794
William Skiller, Dredgerman of Strood
   To daughter, Mildred, wife of William Newland, Blacksmith of Strood, 5 guineas. But if executor does not think it "proper" to pay this?
   To wife Anne, as long as she remains his widow, all furniture and household goods. Executor is to value all the latter after his wife's death. It then goes to William Friend of Strood, Sail Maker, upon trust, to distribute among testator's children, by his wife Anne, or if prudent, it can be sold and money raised, upon trust, to be shared among his children at 21 years of age.
   His dwelling freehold house in Strood, his two smacks, "Cassandra and "Resolution" and all other real and personal estate, to William Friend, upon trust. Friend can sell house and vessels and other estate as he thinks fit, to pay debts. Remainder of the money to be invested in Public Funds. Interest to his wife and four youngest children, Ann, Mary, Matilda Elias and Cassandra, as trustee thinks best.
   If his wife dies or re-marries, the interest to four youngest children until Cassandra is 16, if she dies then to the others at 16 years.
   If his estate amount to £600 or more, Friend will sell stock to raise £200 to be shared equally among his children, Susannah, William, Charles, John and Richard. If estate does not amount to £600, at time Cassandra is 16, then children have £10 each. If sun does not amount to £400 at Cassandra's 16th birthday, then interest to his wife and four youngest, until Cassandra is 21 or, if she has died, when youngest child is 21.
    If his wife dies or re-marries, then her share to four youngest children and the fund to children Susannah, William, Charles, John and Richard. Trustee can if he thinks fit, can use his vessels the fishing business and add income (rental ?) to his real and personal personal estate.
   Witnesses: Mark of Elias Armstrong of Kent Road, near the Halfway House, George Gammage of the same place and James Edmead Clerk to Mr Cross, Southwark.

136. [15] Double Headstone

IN MEMORY
OF
DAVID STRUTFIELD
OF THIS PARISH
DIED [    ] SEPT. 1771
AGED [     ]IN MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
DAVID STRUTFIELD
DIED THE [          ]
AGED 7[   ] YEARSALSO [MARY] WIFE OF
JOHN BRADLEY DIED [FEBRUARY [ ] 1778 ]
AGED [ ] YEARS ALSO THREE CHILDREN
DAVID, JOHN AND SARAH

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 13th July 1771David Strutfield, Yeoman ?
   To wife, Sarah, his real and personal estate, for life, she to keep real estate in good repair and insured. To daughter Mary, £100; to David Moore, son of John Moore, £5.
   After his wife's death, to daughter Mary his "now dwelling house" in Strood and another house, occupied by Mr Jarrett, in Stood; his half share in three freehold houses in Rivers Alley in Rochester, occupied by Mr Chapman, Henry Martin and Mr Smith; and another house, leased from the Mayor and Citizens of Rochester, occupied by William Charlton, for ever.
   After the death of his wife, to daughter, Susanna his half share in the freehold, "King's Arms" in Rochester, occupied by James Jeter, her husband, for ever.
   Also to daughter, Susanna, a house occupied by Widow Nash, for ever; and his half share in three houses occupied by Mr Dally, Mr Wilson and Robert Fowler, for ever; and the leasehold (from Mayor and Citizens of Rochester), occupied by John Shackleton, for ever.
   Wife Sarah is executor and to pay costs of funeral, probate etc.
   Signs will with initials and rest of name filled in for him.
   Witnesses: William Jarret ?, mark of John Barnes and J. Bowes
   Proved 22nd October 1771

137. [16]

RICHARD AND ELIZABETH TURNER

IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD TURNER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th OF JULY
1767 AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
DIED YE 20th OF MARCH 1765
AGED 82 YEARS

Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 17th February 1761
Richard Turner, Fisherman and Dredgerman of Rochester
   Funeral costs, etc. , from his real and personal estate.
   To wife Elizabeth his leasehold dwelling house and wharf in Haven Key, in Rochester, leased from the Mayor and Citizens, and for freehold houses in Strood, occupied by Nathaniel Hood, Dinah Jackson, widow, Edward Streater and [    ] Williams, plus his share of Captain's Creek and the oysters, mussels and fish therein; all his ready money and invested money, households goods and furniture, for life.
   After his wife's death, the four freeholds in Strood, to grandson Turner Benfield, of Rochester, Fisherman and Dredgerman, for ever. The leasehold at Haven Key and part share in Captain's Creek, plus £100, to son in law, John Day of Rochester, Fisherman and Dredgerman, and his wife, Alice, (testator's daughter), foe ever.
   To Alice Benfield, daughter of his daughter, Alice, wife of John Day by her former husband, Deering Benfield, deceased, late of Rochester, Fisherman and Dredgerman, and to Martha Day and Ann Day, two more of their daughters, £50 each.
   Top his daughter, Ann wife of Thomas Taylor of Rochester, Husbandman, £150; to their daughter, Elizabeth Manclark whom she had by former husband, Arthur Manclark of Rochester, Mariner, £50.
   Rest and residue of personal estate, to daughters, Alice Day and Ann Taylor, equally shared.
   Wife Elizabeth and John Day are executors.
   Signs will with a mark.
   Witnesses: R. Pordage, Wittam Kennett Junior and Richard Bristow
   Proved July 21st 1767, granted to John Day January 11th 1770, granted to Alice Day, widow of John Day, who did not administer will.

138. [17]

HENRY WELCH, ETC.

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. HENRY WELCH
[WHO DIED MAY [    ] [1783]
[AGED 42 ? YEARS]
ALSO [      ] OF HIS CHILDREN
DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
[    ]
[       ] WELCH [     ] BROTHER
177[   ] AGED [    ] [YEARS]
ALSO [ SUSANNAH ] THE WIFE OF [ HENRY]
WELCH LATE WIFE OF [      ]
[    ] WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 4th 1789? AGED 49? [YEARS]
MR. JOHN WELCH DIED JUNE 1Oth 1830
IN THE SIXTY THIRD YEAR OF HIS AGE
AND FIVE OF HIS CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY

Rear
IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
JOHN WELCH
WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 1833
AGED 62 YEARS

139. [18]

JOHN AND MARY WELLARD

IN MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN WELLARD
[WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1776]
[AGED [ ] YEARS]
[ALSO]
MRS. MARY WELLARD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 4th ? DEC. 1811
AGED [74] YEARS

END OF SOUTH WEST SECTION OF CHURCHYARD

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Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ
- recorded by D. E. Williams 2009

Introduction

Strood is a part of the City of Rochester, and is situated on the River Medway in North Kent. Strood Cemetery lies on high ground about ¾ of a mile south of the town centre.
   The original 6 acres of the cemetery was opened in early 1883, replacing the burial ground around the old parish church of St. Nicholas in the centre of Strood. An additional 3 acres was added in 1929/30.
   This record contains all the monumental inscriptions for graves established between 1883-1929. Additionally, the transcriber found 5 monuments from the old church in the cemetery.
   The sections are the official cemetery sections. A map of the cemetery, showing the sections
   The burial registers are held at the Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, at the time of writing, situated in Strood; the centre also has local newspapers on microfilm, which contain obituaries and inquests relating to many of the people buried in the cemetery.
   Strood Cemetery is very well positioned, with panoramic views east across the River Medway to Rochester and beyond. It is very well maintained, although some individual monuments in the 1883 section were overgrown with ivy and other climbers, this has now been removed.
   The western edge of the 1883 cemetery is marked by a line of Scots’ Pines. Presumably a brick boundary wall originally ran parallel to the trees. Beyond the pines lies the 1930 extension. The boundary between Sections E and D is not clear, so the exact location of some monuments may not be strictly accurate; similarly, there is no obvious boundary between Sections H, J and K, so these are treated as one section. Sections L and N, to the north of the Non-Conformist Chapel, are non-conformist, including Roman Catholic. The largest monuments are in Section H, J and K, although they do not compare in scale with some of those in St. Nicholas Cemetery, in the neighbouring City of Rochester. Unfortunately a small number of headstones remain face down and unrecorded, due, in part, to an injury to the transcriber.
The M.I.s are listed in two parts, the first covers the years 1883 (the year the cemetery opened) to 1913 and the second 1914 to 1929.

Part 1 - 1883 to 1913

Section A

Sections B & C

Sections D & E

1 - 95

96 - 157

158 - 189

Sections F, H, J & K

Sections L & N

Addenda Sections A to N

190 - 253

254 - 298

299 - 315

Part 2 - 1914 to 1929

Section A

Section B

Section C

316 - 356

357 - 422

423 - 472

Sections D & E

Sections H, J & K

Sections L, N & O

473 - 489

490 - 550

551 - 607

Layout Plan of Cemetery

Index of Names - from gravestones only

Names Index
ADAMS 223, 258
AKHURST 284
ALDGATE 570
ALEXANDER 268
ALLBRIGHT 545
ALLEN 84, 325
ALLSWORTH 219, 237
AMES 139
AMOS 291
ANDERSON 186, 187, 357,
   606
ANDREWS 73
ANKCORN 423
APPLETON 14
ARMES 168
ARNELL 129
ARTHRELL 551
ASHTON 424
ATKINSON 45
AUBREY 457
AUSTIN 490
BAITUP 313
BAKER 15,64,156,185,267,
316, 358, 359, 415, 479
BAKER 552, 578
BALDOCK 38, 247
BALL 94, 222
BALLARD 224
BAMBER 179
BANGHAM 425
BARKER 253
BARLING 51
BARON 20
BARROWS 360
BATCHELOR 491
BATEY 101
BATTY 579
BAVIN 317
BAYDEN 135
BEACONSFIELD 398
BEAN 553
BEASLEY 74
BEATRUP 580
BEGG 227BELL 61, 217, 542
BELLAMY 426
BENNETT 30, 245, 361,
   427, 486, 607
BENTLEY 274, 318, 580
BERRY 233
BETT 428
BETTS 210
BISHOP 492
BLACKMAN 362a
BLADEN 362b
BLUNDELL 83, 116
BOAKES 291
BOARD 558
BOAST 554
BOILING 142
BONNEWELL 179
BONNIEWELL 429
BOOSEY 277
BOSWELL 190
BOURNE 151, 232, 258,
   319, 555, 556
BOVINGDON 54BRADLEY 160
BRAND 7, 127
BRIDGES 514
BRIGGS 35
BRIGHT 143
BROAD 178
BROOKER 306, 363
BROOKS 81
BROWN 130, 192, 199,
   294, 462, 493
BROWNING 74
BRYANT 430
BUCK 146
BURBIDGE 19
BURGOYNE 494
BURNETT 364
BURNEY 265, 581
BURNIP 110
BURNS 39
BURR 29
BURREN 64
BUSH 8
BUTCHER 31, 576
BYFORD 87

1-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607CAMPBELL 15
CARR 495
CARRICK 431, 467
CARTER 21, 154, 281, 496
CASH 310
CASTLE 17
CHALKLEN 432, 582
CHAMBERS 209, 497
CHAPMAN 167, 181
CHATFIELD 473
CHIVERS 320
CHROFTES 288
CLARE 498
CLARK 321, 433
CLARKE 41, 189
CLARKSON 447
CLEGG 458
CLIBBON 365, 434
CLIFFORD 200
CLIFTON 135
CLOAKE 116
COAST 322
COBB 194, 195
COBBETT 253
COCKLE 436
COGGER 435
COLE 151

COLLARD 255
COLLINGS 557
COLLINS 436
COLLIS 249
COLLISS 474
COLVER 300
CONNOLLY 589
CONWAY 282, 323
COOK 151
COOMBER 125, 292, 366
CORK 3, 4
COSSEY 367
COUCH 213
COUCHMAN 109
COULTER 437
COWEE 5
COWELL 499
COX 112, 324
COX 558
CREICHTON 485
CRONK 301
CROUCHER 213, 254
CROWHURST 368
CULLEN 71. 500
CURLING 369, 501
CURTIS 182, 184
CUTLER 25DAINES 370
DAKERS 236, 251
DAMON 502
DANIEL 34
DANIELS 332
DARKINS 76
DAVID 503
DAVIE 438
DAVIES 583, 584, 585
DAVIS 247, 372, 373, 475
DAY 201, 295, 311, 373, 439, 541
DE PINTO 2
DEAN 88
DENHAM 325
DENNESS 170
DICK 137
DIGHTON 302
DIXON 452
DOVE 586
DOVER 440
DRAKE 95
DUCKRELL 85
DUFFILL 69
DYER 221EARL 441, 559
EARLE 504
EASTO 23
EDMONDS 89
EDMONDSON 587
EDMUNDS 180
EDWARD 560
EDWARDS 60
EKE 374
ELDRIDGE 282
ELLIOTT 326
ELLMER 442
ELVY 257, 287, 561
EMERY 6
ENGLAND 148
EVENDEN 562
EVEREST 476
1-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607FARRELL 169
FARROW 176, 443
FASSUM 327
FAWCETT 505
FEARN 307, 308
FEHRENBACH 588
FENTON 100
FIELDER 122, 506
FINER 259, 563
FLENLEY 40
FLISHER 293
FLUX 507
FLYNNN 1
FOOKS 358
FORD 564
FOREMAN 572
FORRESTER 464
FORSHEW 328
FOSTER 393
FRANCIS 24
FREEMAN 149
FRENCH 375
FRID 119, 329, 330
FRITH 539
FROST 22
FRY 238, 250
FRYER 106

GAMON 202, 312
GARDINER 215
GATES 376
GEORGE 108
GERMANEY 147, 377
GERMANY 118
GIBBONS 153
GILBERT 137
GILES 207
GLENISTER 488
GODFREY 121
GOLDING 279
GOLSBY 508
GOOD 378
GOODRHAM 379
GORHAM 393, 444
GOULDEN 445
GRADY 509
GRAHAM 589
GRANT 590
GREEN 6, 510
GREGORY 331
GRILDINE 112
GRINYER 446
GRIST 49HAISMAN 144
HALES 174
HALL 477
HALLPIKE 11
HALLS 511
HALLUMS 332
HAMMOND 380
HANSTED 478
HARKER 73, 381
HARRISON 195
HARTLEY 512
HARWOOD 513
HATCHER 410, 487
HAWKINS 514, 515
HEATH 275
HEATHCOTE 91
HEMMING 565
HENLEY 80
HENNIKER 479
HEWITT 146
HILL 102, 207, 591
HILLS 191, 333
HINDS 382, 446
HINGE 12, 279
HITCH 516
HOAR 517
HOCKING 220HODGE 140, 159
HOLDER 309
HOLLANDS 96, 383, 566
HOLLIDAY 447
HOLLINGS 248
HOLLINGSWORTH 243
HOLLOWAY 448
HOLMES 63
HONEY 334
HOSMER 384
HOWARD 449
HOWES 335
HOWLETT 66
HUGGETT 202, 225, 312
HUMPHREY 231
HUNT 114
HURLEY 560
HURLOCK 385
HURST 96
HYETT 54

ILES 22
ILLENDEN 113
ILLMAN 56
INCE 450
IZABY 3421-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607JACKSON 429
JANES 244
JARMY 269
JARRETT 336, 498
JARVIS 332
JEAL 10, 11
JEFFERY 128
JENNEY 218
JOHNSON 337, 475
JONES 79
JOYCE 27
JUDGES 518

KELLEY 286
KELLY 164
KEMBER 592
KEMSLEY 16
KENNARD 283
KENNETT 135
KENT 567
KENWORTHY 386
KIERNAN 159
KILLICK 283, 387
KIMMINS 568
KNIGHT 197, 289, 38
KNOTT 388

LABBETT 136
LACEY 217
LAMB 338
LAMBKIN 9, 389
LAMPARD 152
LANGFORD 28, 296LANGRIDGE 101
LANGSTON 2
LATTER 451
LAW 516
LAWRENCE 299, 593
LAWTON 53
LE COCQ 262
LEANEY 235
LEE 452
LEIGH 280
LEMON 32, 339
LENEY 453
LESTER 107
LETLEY 104, 390, 391, 480,
481
LEVY 13
LEWIS 60, 392
LEY 454
LING 455
LINK 519
LOACH 90
LOCKWOOD 386
LOFT 55
LONDON 289
LONG 340
LOVE 594
LOVIS 394
LOWE 82
LUCHFORD 341
LUCK 235
LUCKHURST 393
LUDLOW 84
LUFF 99MALACHI 248
MANLEY 85, 228
MANNEUCH 342
MARLEY 500
MARSH 150
MARSHALL 139
MARTIN 276
MARTYN 520
MASCALL 29
MASON 272
MATSON 569
MATTHEWS 198, 520
MAUNDER 36, 343
MAYHEW 234
MAYOU 196
McINTYRE 343
MEDHURST 488
MERRY 570
MIDDLETON 270
MILLIAM 108
MILLS 394, 522
MISKIN 38
MITCHELL 75, 303
MONGER 344
MOON 117
MOORE 14, 45, 58
MOSS 214, 220, 595
MOUNT 265
MUGGERIDGE 395
MUNDAY 396
MUNN 122
MUNRO 194
MUXWORTHY 158
MYHILL 86, 153

NASH 131, 264, 298
NAYLOR 577
NEAVES 240, 242
NEWSTEAD 596
NICHOLS 332
NIXON 523
NORDBYE 545
NORRIS 524
NUTT 483
NUTTER 256
NYE 213

OAKESHOTT 148
OATES 136
OLIVER 162
ONSLOW 141
OSBORNE 345, 530
OSWALD 411
OWENS 597
OWERS 3281-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607PACKHAM 456
PACKMAN 120
PACKNAM 203
PAINE 212
PALMER 5, 230, 571
PANNELL 598
PARAMORE 135
PARKER 31, 67, 278
PARR 582
PARROTT 37, 82, 93
PASFIELD 457
PATERNOSTER 525
PATRICK 99
PATTERSON 165, 229
PAYNE 77, 205, 526
PEARSON 397
PEMBLE 398, 527
PENFOLD 346
PERCIVAL 244
PERRIN 69
PETERS 66
PETTMAN 572
PHILLIPS 44
PHIPP 319
PICNOT 252
PIDDLESDEN 556
PIERSON 271
PILLOW 548
PITCHER 129
PITOCK 50
PLAW 528
POCOCK 33
POLLARD 28, 529, 552
POUND 573
POWELS 304
PRENTICE 163
PURSER 171

QUINNELL 241

RADFORD 53
RAINSFORD 317
RAYFIELD 70
READ 599
REDDINGTON 338
REED 458
RELF 183
RELF 530
RENDLE 347
REYNOLDS 273, 348
RICE 4
RICH 531
RICHARDS 79, 532, 533
RICHARDSON 349
RICHMAN 115
RICKELLS 459
RILEY 157
RING 173, 179, 398
RIPLEY 534
ROBBINS 399
ROBERTS 57, 535
ROBUS 220, 239
RODMELL 208
ROE 400
ROGERS 401
ROSE 402
ROWE 18
ROWING 26
ROWLEY 179
RUCK 59
RUSSELL 105
RUTHERFORD 220
SAFFELL 162
SANKEY 62, 304, 350
SAWYER 188, 536
SAXBY 516
SCOONES 103
SCRAFTON 585
SEAGULL 145
SEARS 537
SETH 144
SHARP 482
SHERSBY 177
SHORE 403
SHRUBB 460
SIBURN 52
SILLETT 380, 600
SILVER 105
SIMMONDS 135, 461
SIMS 216
SKINNER 204
SKURRAY 146
SLATER 404
SMALLMAN 191
SMEED 84
SMETHAM 16
SMITH 76, 91, 115, 181,
182, 405, 538, 539
SMITHERMAN 540
SOLLITT 226
SPARKS 370
SPASHETT 166
SPENDLOVE 54
SPIKINS 223SPURDLE 21
STACEY 483
STANDHAFT 602
STAPLES 484
STAPLETON 314
STARK 406
STARTUP 473
STEDMAN 462
STEELE 193
STEVENS 48, 124, 221
STEWART 407, 541
STOAKES 445
STOCKWELL 601
STONHAM 463
STREETER 159
STYLES 408
SUMMERS 351
SUTTON 331
SWAIN 71
SWEET 47
SYMONS 58

1-95   96-157   158-189   190-253   254-298   299-315   316-356   357-422   423-472   473-489   490-550   551-607TABRET 258
TANNER 602
TANSLEY 266
TAYLOR 542
TERRY 409
TESTER 161
THOMAS 411
THORNE 412
THORPE 72
TIMBY 349
TOATES 262
TODD 574
TOKER 483
TOMPSETT 603
TONKIN 260
TRANAH 575, 604
TUCKER 43, 352, 489
TUMBER 36
TURNER 168, 543
TUTON 305
TUTT 138, 139
TYRRELL 221URE 464
USHERWOOD 544

VALSLER 413
VANT 543
VAUGHAN 285, 353
VICKERS 172

WADHAMS 92, 198, 414,
   415, 416
WAGON 6, 126
WAKEFIELD 42
WAKEHAM 292
WALE 544
WALKER 417
WALTER 97
WARE 466, 467
WARRELL 534
WATERER 467
WATERFIELD 545
WATERHOUSE 546
WATERMAN 145, 485
WATERS 305, 468
WATSON 337WEAIRE 418
WEBB 48
WEEKES 65
WEEKS 206
WELLS 232, 419, 420, 421
WEST 17, 118, 17, 199,
354, 547
WHITCHELO 256
WHITE 123, 605, 89
WHYMAN 469
WICKER 261, 263, 470
WIGLEY 82, 111
WILES 576, 577
WILKES 82
WILLARD 116
WILSON 155, 281, 548
WINCH 62
WINTER 290WISDOM 211
WISE 355, 549
WOOD 46, 78, 235, 550WOOLCOCK 471
WRIGHT 315, 356, 422, 68YAXLEY 127
YEO 175
YOUNG 98, 4721-95   96-157   158-189   190-253   254-298   299-315   316-356   357-422   423-472   473-489   490-550   551-607

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Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ
- recorded by D. E. Williams 2009

Part 1 - Sections A and B - Initial burials 1883 to 1913

SECTION A

(The graves in this section were recorded from N – S and the rows, E – W from the road)

ROW 1

1. [1] Pedestals and cross

IN MEMORY OF
KATE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SERGT. MAJOR E. FLYNNN R.E.
DIED MAY 17th 1900
AGED 38 YEARS

2. [2] Large plot, railings, pedestal and cross

East side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN LANGSTON J.P., F.R.C.S.
OF LINDEN GARDENS, HYDE PARK, West
AND OF THE FRIARY, STROOD
DIED OCTOBER 16th 1890
AGED 62 YEARS
"And when he had overcome the
sharpness of death, he opened
the Kingdom of Heaven to all
believers"

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ADELINE EDITH LOIS DE PINTO
OF 25 LANCASTER GATE TERRACE
HYDE PARK
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND ADELINE LANGSTON
PASSED AWAY MAY 28th 1934
AGED 59 YEARS
"Requiescat in Pace"

North Side
ALSO OF
VICTOR LANGSTON
DIED JANUARY 20th 1884
AGED 4 MONTHS
SON OF
JOHN AND ADELINE LANGSTON
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath
taken away, blessed be the
name of the Lord"

West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OLIVE WANDA
BELOVED WIFE OF
RUFUS JOHN NOEL DE PINTO
DIED 18th FEBRUARY 1991
"Reunited"

3. [3] Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
CHARLES GEORGE CORK
WHO DIED 19th JUNE 1911
IN HIS 76th YEAR
AND
HIS BELOVED WIFE
ELIZA
WHO DIED 2nd SEPTEMBER 1907
IN HER 70th YEAR
ALSO
STANLEY
FIFTH SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN 26th MARCH 1877
DIED 8th MARCH 1883
"The Lord is my shepherd"

4. [3b ] Headstone on south wall in Section P

TO THE LOVING MEMORY
OF
STANLEY CORK
BORN MARCH 26th 1877
DIED MARCH 8th 1883
"The Lord is my shepherd"
ALSO
ELIZA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES GEORGE CORK
BORN OCTOBER 16th 1837
DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1907
"Thy will be done"
FIRST STONE ERECTED IN THE CEMETERY

5. [4] Fallen Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELEANOR ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD PALMER
DIED 27th MAY 1883
AGED 28 YEARS
"O, Lord thy will be done"
ALSO
ELEANOR COWEE
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 6th JULY 1883
AGED 62 YEARS
INTERRED AT WOOLWICH
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWARD PALMER
DIED 12th APRIL 1915
AGED 65 YEARS
"He doeth all things well"
ALSO
ANNIE PALMER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 18th MARCH 1926
AGED 85 YEARS
"At Rest"

6. [5] Coped red granite

North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRIET EMERY
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 23rd 1889 AGED 83 YEARS
"By grace are we saved, through faith, unto Salvation in Jesus Christ"

South Side
SARAH JANE GREEN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 7th 1892 AGED 81 YEARS
AND CAROLINE WAGON
DIED DECR. 7th 1899 AGED 86 YEARS
"At Rest"

7. [6] Fallen Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM J. BRAND
WHO DIED 30th NOVEMBER 1883
AGED 69 YEARS
"Afflictions sore, long time I bore,
Physicians were in vain,
Til God did please,
Death should release,
And free me from my pain"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM J. BRAND
DIED 12th MARCH 1887
AGED 72 YEARS
"In death they are united"
ALSO
SAMUEL
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 27th DECEMBER 1892
AGED 48 YEARS
"Thy will be done"

8. [7] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE FREDERICK BUSH
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED FEBY. 16th 1898
AGED 64 YEARS
"His end was peace"
"Gone from all sorrow and sickness and pain,
And gone where the ransomed eternally reign,
Gone where all heart rending partings are past,
And gone where we all hope to gather at last"
ALSO MARY ANN BUSH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
SEPTEMBER 30th 1911
AGED 71 YEARS
"Deeply Mourned"
ALSO ALFRED BUSH
WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1938
AGED 76 YEARS
"At Rest"

9. [8] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HORACE
BELOVED SON OF
JAMES AND ANNIE LAMBKIN
DIED AUGUST 25th 1884
AGED 6 MONTHS
"You little thought my time so near"

10. [9] Fallen Headstone

"Sleep in peace and take your rest"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THIRZA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ROBERT JEAL
DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1884
AGED 49 YEARS
"In as much as ye have done it
unto the least of these my
brethren, ye have done it unto me"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT JEAL
DIED AUGUST 28th 1908
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZA HARRIET
HALLPIKE
WHO DIED FEB. 21st 1921
AGED 76 YEARS

11. [10] Fallen Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS JEAL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1894
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
JEMIMA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1901
AGED 67 YEARS
"Until the day breaks and the
shadows flee away"

12. [11] Large plot, pedestals, cross, mourning figure, and ledger

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WALTER ADOLPHUS HINGE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 17th DEC. 1883
AGED 21 YEARS
"A light is from our household gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled"
ALSO ALICE
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1874
AGED 2 MONTHS
INTERRED IN SITTINGBOURNE CEMETERY

Ledger
ALSO DARLING
FRANK
WHO DIED MAY 13th 1887
AGED 7 YEARS
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"
ALSO
HENRY EDWARD HINGE
DIED 6th JUNE 1913
AGED 78 YEARS
"Peace, perfect peace"
ALSO
MARY ANN HINGE
WHO DIED 14th JANUARY 1919
AGED 77 YEARS
"At Rest"

13. [2] Headstone, large plot

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES LEVY
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
NOVEMBER 30th 1902
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO LEAH CLARE
GRAND-DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 14th 1886
AGED 1 YEAR & 5 MONTHS
ALSO OF
NATHAN HENRY LEVY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 9th 1909
AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO OF REBECCA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
CHARLES LEVY
WHO DIED JANUARY 23rd 1912
IN HER 85th YEAR
ALSO CHARLES DAVID
SON OF THE ABOVE CHARLES LEVY
WHO DIED MAY 16th 1917
IN HIS 63rd YEAR
ALSO EMILY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEBRUARY 9th 1937

14. [13] Fallen headstone

IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES APPLETON
WHO DIED MAY 18th 1887
AGED 74 YEARS
"Her end was peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES APPLETON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 1st 1892
IN HIS 71st YEAR
ALSO SIDNEY
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1893
IN HIS 3rd YEAR
ALSO WILLIAM MOORE
WHO DIED MARCH 22nd 1899
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM MOORE
WHO DIED JULY 18th 1906
AGED 83 YEARS

15. [14] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SUPT. W. H. BAKER K.C.C.
DIED MARCH 1st 1887
AGED 58
"Sleep on beloved, sleep and take thy rest,
Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour’s breast,
We loved thee well but Jesus loved thee best"
ALSO FRANCES
DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
JAMES CAMPBELL
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 2nd JULY 1916 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
W. H. BAKER
DIED SEPT. 11th 1923
AGED 93 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES CAMPBELL
DIED 26th JULY 1932
AGED 75 YEARS

16. [15] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MARIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY SMETHAM
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 30th DECEMBER 1885
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO OF
HARRY EARLL KEMSLEY
INFANT SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th JUNE 1886
AGED 6 MONTHS
ALSO OF
HELEN MAY A.R.C.A.
BELOVED ELDEST CHILD OF ABOVE
DIED AT DURHAM 15th MAY 1925
BURIED HERE
ALSO OF
GRACE THE DEAR WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 11th AUGUST 1932
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY SMETHAM
(HISTORIAN OF STROOD)
WHO DIED ON THE 19th OF APRIL 1945
AGED 90 YEARS

17. [16] Pedestals and cross

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SAMUEL WEST
WHO DIED 27th JUNE 1899
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO IDA MARY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th AUGT. 1899 AGED 3 MONTHS

North Side
ALSO
MARY CASTLE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 11th 1905
AGED 77 YEARS

18. [17] Large plot, two headstones

"Father into thy hands I commend my spirit"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
RICHARD ROWE
WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 26th 1886
AGED 62 YEARS
"My presence shall go with thee
and I will give thee rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
RICHARD ROWE
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 19th 1887
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO EMMA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 21st 1933
AGED 86 YEARS
"In death they are united"
ALSO JANE ROWE DAUGHTER OF ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 19th 1940
IN HER 82nd YEAR
"Sadly Missed R.I.P."
--------------------------
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES ROWE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 25th OF APRIL 1916
AGED 64 YEARS
"For I have given you an example that
ye should do as I have done to you"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES ROWE
WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 10th 1923
AGED 74 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO STEWART ROWE
SON OF ABOVE
DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1945
AGED 58 YEARS
"At Rest"

19. [18] Pedestals, fallen cross

East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMMA
WIFE OF
WILLIAM BURBIDGE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 13th MARCH 1887
AGED 71 YEARS
"His mercy endureth for ever"
MARTHA MARY ANN BURBIDGE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1907
AGED 54 YEARS
"Absent from the body, present with the Lord"

South Side
BERTIE BURBIDGE
WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1892
AGED 4 YEARS
"Jesus called him"

North Side
ALSO
WILLIAM BURBIDGE
WHO DIED 6th JUNE 1895
IN HIS 84th YEAR
"In sure and certain hope"

20. [19] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM BARON
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS OCTOBER 3rd 1883
AGED 42 YEARS
"Weep not for me, my family dear,
For weeping is in vain,
Prepare yourselves to follow me,
And we shall meet again"
ALSO
HARRIETT
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS DECEMBER 31st 1897
AGED 49 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away,
blessed be the name of the Lord"

ROW 2

21. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM CARTER
WHO DIED 18th JULY 1908
AGED 56 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM CARTER
WHO DIED 17th DECR. 1918
AGED 72 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF HARRIET CARTER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 7th DECR. 1918
AGED 41 YEARS
"Abide with me"
ALSO OF SARAH ANN SPURDLE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th FEBY. 1908
AGED 36 YEARS
INTERRED IN PLUMSTEAD CEMETERY

22. [2] Derelict curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMBROSE ILES FROST WHO DIED AUGUST 13th 1907 AGED 63 YEARS

North Side
ALSO HIS WIFE HANNAH FRANCES FROST WHO DIED OCTOBER 22nd 1916 AGED 80 YEARS

23. [3] Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
ROBERT EASTO
DIED OCTOBER 26th 1887
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO
SELINA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1883
AGED 41 YEARS
"In death they are united"
ALSO JANE EASTO
WHO PASSED AWAY SEPTEMBER 13th 1952
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO FLANDERS HERBERT EASTO
WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1955
AGED 83 YEARS

24. [4] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN HUBERT
THE BELOVED SON OF
GEORGE AND ELIZABETH FRANCIS
WHO DIED DECEMBER 7th 1880
AGED 4 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS
ALSO
GEORGE EDMUND FRANCIS
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 3rd 1912
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE FRANCIS
WHO DIED JUNE 9th 1920 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA FRANCIS
WHO PASSED AWAY DEC. 17th 1944
AGED 90 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

25. [5] Pedestals and cross

East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR CUTLER
WHO DIED APRIL 9th 1892
AGED 36 YEARS
"The broken link repaired, the lost restored
so shall we be for ever with the Lord"
ALSO HELEN CUTLER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
AGED 80 YEARS

North Side
ALSO
CHRISSIE
THE BELOVED
CHILD OF
ARTHUR & HELEN
CUTLER
BORN CHRISTMAS DAY 1884
FELL ASLEEP MARCH 20th 1889
ALSO ARTHUR
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 27th 1896
AGED 10 ½ YEARS

26. [6] Fallen headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
STEPHEN ROWING
WHO DIED MARCH 19th 1909
AGED 73 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO FRANCES ROWING
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1912
AGED 74 YEARS
"The weary shall rest from their labour"
ALSO WILLIAM ROWING
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1885
AGED 20 YEARS
"His end was peace"

27. [7] Fallen headstone

[ ]
SARAH ANN
[BELOVED] WIFE OF
HENRY RICHARD JOYCE
[WHO] DIED DECR. 1st 1901?
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO
RICHARD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1901
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO
ARTHUR SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 18th 1914
AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO
HENRY RICHARD JOYCE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 30th 1927
AGED 78 YEARS

28. [8] Fallen headstone

[ ]
JANE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
JOHN LANGFORD
BORN 10th SEPTEMBER 1830?
DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1884
ALSO OF
MARY LANGFORD
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN 6th JUNE 1832
DIED 18th MARCH 1908
ALSO FRANCES POLLARD
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 10th 1922
AGED 88 YEARS

29. [9] Headstone, very eroded

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALBERT BURR
WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1885
AGED 21 YEARS
"Jesus Christ died for me"
ALSO
[ ] MASCALL
[Rest eroded]

30. [10] Fallen headstone, face down, almost horizontal

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LILIAN BENNETT
DIED JUNE 7th 1890
AGED 15 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus"
ALSO JAMES BENNETT
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPT. 20th 1901
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET BENNETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 3rd 1909
AGED 71 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"

31. [11] Fallen headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLOTTE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
PARKER RICHARD BUTCHER
WHO DIED JANorth 4th 1888
AGED 34 YEARS
"He hath delivered my soul in peace"
ALSO LILLIAN CHARLOTTE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB. 28th 1899
AGED 20 YEARS
"The Lord hath called thee"
ALSO THE ABOVE
PARKER RICHARD BUTCHER
WHO DIED AUG. 8th 1923
AGED 75 YEARS

32. [2] Fallen headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY JANE LEMON
DIED 12th MARCH 1886 AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO AGNES GRACE
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 5th APRIL 1907 AGED 37 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN LEMON
DIED 6th NOV. 1914 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD LEMON
DIED 4th JAN1930 AGED 90 YEARS

33. [13] Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
TIMOTHY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
SOPHIA POCOCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 4th 1893
AGED 77 YEARS
"The memory of the just is blessed"
ALSO
HIS DARLING GRANDCHILD
HILDA SOPHIA POCOCK
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 22nd 1893
AGED 5 YEARS
"He shall gather the lambs in his arms"
ALSO SOPHIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 13th 1901
AGED 79 YEARS
"Thy sleep shall be sweet"
ALSO KATE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 30th 1935

34. [14] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARGARET
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES DANIEL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1884
AGED 72 YEARS
"God in his wisdom has recalled
the boon his love had given
and though the body moulders here
the soul is safe in Heaven"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES DANIEL
WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 1893
AGED 78 YEARS
"Though lost to sight to memory ever dear"

35. [15] Low headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS ANTHONY BRIGGS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SUDDENLY
6th AUG. 1910 AGED 70
ALSO CATHERINE ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th DEC. 1922 AGED 78
ALSO ALFRED WALTER
INFANT SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 10th OCT. 1888
AGED 2 YEARS, 2 MONTHS

36. [16] Headstone

IN MEMORIAM
CHARLES ROBERT MAUNDER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1884
AGED 57 YEARS
"His end was peace"
ALSO
SARAH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 22nd 1890
AGED 57 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
ANNIE TUMBER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 5th 1930
IN HER 70th YEAR
"At Rest"
AND HER DEAR SON
"TED"
WHO FELL AT HEBUTERNE
JULY 1st 1916
ALSO FRANK MAUNDER
THIRD SON OF
THOMAS AND SARAH ANN MAUNDER
DIED FEB. 12th 1932

37. [17] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY PARROTT
WHO DIED JANUARY 3rd 1893
AGED 31 YEARS
"A sudden change; I in a moment fell,
I had no time to bid my friends farewell,
Think not this strange, death happens to us all,
This day was mine-tomorrow you may fall"
ALSO OF
WILLIAM THOMAS PARROTT
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1897
AGED 71 YEARS
"Earth takes her own, this mortal frame,
Eternity her part shall claim,
And so we say in humble trust,
The soul to God, the dust to dust"
ALSO OF
JANE PARROTT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 14th 1898
AGED 72 YEARS
"While in this world I did remain,
My latter days were grief and pain,
But when the Lord did think it best,
He took me to a place of rest"

38. [18] Heart shaped tablet on "rock " pedestal, cross fallen

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEOFFERY BALDOCK
INFANT SON OF
ROBERT & CATHERINE

South
KNIGHT MISKIN
DIED SEPTEMBER
10th 1883
AGED 5 WEEKS

Rear
ALSO
CATHERINE SARAH KNIGHT MISKIN
DIED MARCH 23rd 1909
AGED 56 YEARS
AND ROBERT MISKIN HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 29th 1938 AGED 87 YEARS

ROW 3

39. [1] Fallen, grey granite headstone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM BURNS LL.D
BORN OCTOBER 3rd 1805
DIED FEBRUARY 7th 1884
ALSO OF
CHARLOTTE BURNS
HIS WIFE
BORN SEPTEMBER 1st 1810
DIED OCTOBER 12th 1888

40. [2] Curbs

LOUISA FLENLEY DIED 29th JULY 1901 AGED 71 ALSO HARRIETT FLENLEY DIED 26th FEB. 1904 AGED 76 (one line)

41. [3] Pedestals and cross

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROSANA
[WIFE?] OF
HENRY ROBERT [CL]ARKE?
MAGISTRATE AND COLLECTOR B.C.S.
BORN 27th AUGUST 1836
DIED 8th MARCH 1889
"Father in thy gracious keeping
leave we now thy servant sleeping"

42. [4] Very eroded headstone

ELIZABETH WAKEFIELD

HENRY WILLIAM WAKEFIELD
[Rest eroded]

43. [5] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN TUCKER
WHO DIED DECEMBER 28th 1890
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
HARRIETT
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 6th 1891
AGED 70 YEARS
"In death they are united"

44. [6] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK R. PHILLIPS
DIED SEPT. 21st 1908
AGED 23 YEARS
EDWARD G. W. PHILLIPS
LATE R.E. , DIED AT
MIDDLESBORO, YORKS JAN 27th 1900
AGED 22 YEARS
CHARLES A. PHILLIPS
DIED AUG. 22nd 1885
AGED 3 YEARS
GEORGE A. PHILLIPS
DIED JUNE 23rd 1911
AGED 19 YEARS
CATHERINE ANN PHILLIPS
DIED FEB. 27th 1929
AGED 73 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
GEORGE ALBERT PHILLIPS
DIED JUNE 2nd 1933
AGED 77 YEARS

45. [7] Large plot, pedestals and cross and heart shaped tablet

Pedestal East Side
JOSEPH ATKINSON
DIED APRIL 15th 1917
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN MATILDA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 21st 1905 AGED 49 YEARS

South Side
ALSO
IN MEMORY
OF
JOSEPH ATKINSON
DIED MARCH 3rd 1895
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO FANNY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 5th 1921 AGED 75 YEARS

North Side
ALSO
IN MEMORY
OF
NELLIE KATE ATKINSON
DIED MAY 26th 1906
AGED 12 YEARS
ALSO NELSON JOSEPH MOORE ATKINSON
DIED SEPT. 20th 1948 AGED 61 YEARS

Tablet
IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
FRANK EDWIN ATKINSON
CORPL. 10th BTN ROYAL FUSILEERS
KILLED IN ACTION NEAR MONCHY
FRANCE, APRIL 11th 1917
AGED 21 YEARS
"He hath done what
he could"

46. [8] Headstone

OUR DEAR MOTHER
SELINA WOOD
WHO FELL ASLEEP 29th OCT. 1905
AGED 77 YEARS
"Blessed are the pure in heart"
ALSO MARY JANE
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 20th MARCH 1911
AGED 57 YEARS
"Joy and gladness shall be found there,
Thanksgiving and the voice of melody"
ALSO SELINA RICE
THIRD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
RE-UNITED WITH HER DEAR ONES
10th DEC. 1944 AGED 87 YEARS
"We know that we have passed
from death unto life"
ALSO PETER JAMES RICE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 10th DEC. 1914
AGED 78 YEARS
"Our Father which art in heaven"

47. [9] Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
JAMES SWEET
DIED OCTOBER 13th 1899
AGED 69
ALSO
CHARLOTTE HIS WIFE
DIED OCTOBER 12th 1899
AGED 68
"In life united
in death not divided"
ALSO BESSIE
WIFE OF T. H. SWEET
WHO DIED JUNE 16th 1904
AGED 34 YEARS

48. [10] Headstone, large plot

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SAMUEL WEBB
WHO DIED MAY 11th 1902
AGED 57 YEARS
"To live in hearts we leave
behind is not to die"
ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1928
AGED 83 YEARS
"Though lost to sight,
To memory ever dear"
ALSO OF WILLIAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVR. 26th 1909
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO ANNIE STEVENS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 24th 1925
IN HER 57th YEAR
"Come unto me"
ALSO OF CICELY ROSE STEVENS
GRAND DAUGHTER OF SAMUEL WEBB
WHO DIED AUGUST 11th 1904
AGED 11 YEARS

49. [11] Pedestals and cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM JAMES GRIST
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 26th 1910
AGED 58 YEARS
"May he for ever rest in peace"

50. [12] Pedestals, fallen cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
LOUISA KATHLEEN PITOCK
BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
PERCIVAL & KATHLEEN PITOCK
ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN
OCT. 17th 1903
AGED 3 MONTHS
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"

51. [13] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HANNAH WIFE OF JAMES BARLING
DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1904
AGED 73 YEARS
"I will give you rest"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JAMES BARLING
WHO DIED 23rd SEPTEMBER 1914
AGED 82 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO LUCY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1933
AGED 77 YEARS
"For ever with the Lord"

52. [14] Voluted tablet, derelict monument

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
JOHN SIBURN
WHO DIED OCT. 22nd 1908
AGED 38 YEARS

53. [15] Pedestals, fallen cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH SOPHIA WIFE OF
WILLIAM RADFORD LAWTON R. N.
DIED JULY 1st 1904
AGED 37

54. [16] Pedestals, fallen cross

East Side
IN
SACRED AND LOVING
MEMORY OF OUR DEAR
MOTHER AND FATHER
SARAH MARIA SPENDLOVE
WHO WAS CALLED HOME
OCT. 16th 1899 AGED 78 YEARS
JOHN HYETT SPENDLOVE
WHO WENT TO REST
DEC. 20th 1899 AGED 83 YEARS
"Those we mourn are crowned with glory"
"When the weary are at rest"
"Thy will be done"

North Side
ALSO
HENRY CHARLES BOVINGDON
WHO DIED 9th SEPT. 1930
AGED 78 YEARS

South Side
ALSO
ELLEN JANE BOVINGDON
WHO DIED 24th MAY 1949
AGED 89 YEARS

55. [17] Headstone, large plot

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE ERNEST LOFT
THE DEARLY BELOVED SON OF
THOMAS JOHN AND ANN LOFT
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1904
AGED 17 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ANN LOFT
WHO DIED JULY 20th 1935
IN HER 84th YEAR
AND
THOMAS JOHN LOFT
WHO DIED AUGUST 1st 1939
IN HIS 85th YEAR
"Peace at last"

56. [18] Headstone, large plot

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN ILLMAN
WHO DIED 17th APRIL 1905
AGED 26 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD ILLMAN
WHO DIED 14th FEB. 1923
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN ILLMAN
HIS WIFE
REUNITED 24th MAY 1944
AGED 90 YEARS
ALSO LUCY THEIR DAUGHTER
5th AUG. 1964
AGED 76 YEARS

57. [19] Curbs

East Side
HILDA WINIFRED

North Side
THE BELOVED WIFE OF ARTHUR ROBERTS DIED 2nd NOV. 1909 AGED 29 YEARS

58. [20] Curbs, large plot

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANE MOORE WHO DIED JUNE 11th 1906 AGED 85 YEARS
"At Rest"

West Side
ALSO CLARA MOORE DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1909 AGED 56
ALSO ALICE SYMONS DIED SEPTEMBER 28th 1910 AGED 32

South Side
ALSO MATILDA MOORE WHO DIED MAY 30th 1914 AGED 87 YEARS

East Side
ALSO SOPHIA MOORE DIED NOV. 29th 1916 AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE MOORE DIED DEC. 28th 1927 AGED 67 YEARS

59. [21] Small headstone and curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR PARENTS
SARAH & CHARLES RUCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MOTHER – AUG. 13th 1908
FATHER – SEPT. 1st 1917

North Curb
ALSO MINNIE FRANCES THEIR DAUGHTER AT REST 30th OCT. 1959 AGED 78 YEARS

60. [22] Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF LYDIA LEWIS EDWARDS WHO DIED 14th SEPTEMBER 1909 AGED 47 YEARS (one line)
"God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes"

61. [23] Curbs

North Side
THOMAS WILLIAM BELL DIED 17th NOV. 1916 AGED 52 YEARS

South Side
ALSO SARAH JANE HIS WIFE DIED 18th OCT. 1913 AGED 47 YEARS

ROW 4

62. [1] Headstone, large plot

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN WINCH
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED AT TINGEY’S
CEMENT WORKS 28th NOVEMBER 1883
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 17th AUGUST 1920
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 14th APRIL 1926
AGED 63 YEARS
ERECTED BY THEIR DAUGHTER SUSAN SANKEY

63. [2] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED SEPTIMUS HOLMES
WHO DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1883
AGED 60 YEARS
"There remaineth therefore a
rest to the people of God"
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH HOLMES
WHO DIED MARCH 25th 1920
IN HER 95th YEAR
ALSO
ADA MARY HOLMES
DIED JAN 22nd 1934
AGED 70
"Rest for the weary"

64. [3] Headstone and curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH BAKER
WHO DIED 29th DEC. 1906
AGED 89 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES H. B. BURREN
BOATSWAIN R. N.
LOST IN H.M.T. ST. GENNY 12th JAN 1930
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE JOHN BURREN
WHO DIED 2nd SEPT. 1932
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO SELINA BURREN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th NOV. 1942
AGED 82 YEARS

North Curb
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER MARGARET JILL BURREN DIED 26th MARCH 1949 AGED 55 YEARS

65. [4] Fallen headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD WEEKES
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED APRIL 7th 1884
AGED 65? YEARS
"[ ] of the Lord is promised
[ ] and life forevermore"

66. [5] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN ANN
BELOVED WIFE OF SAMUEL HOWLETT
DIED SEPT. 13th 1900
AGED 44 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE SAMUEL HOWLETT
DIED FEB. 19th 1935
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO NELLIE ANN PETERS
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 16th 1915
INTERRED AT SIMONSTOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
ALSO SAMUEL HOWLETT
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE OCT. 1917

67. [6] Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF
PETER PARKER
WHO DIED MAY 6th 1884
AGED 65 YEARS
[Eroded verses]

68. [7] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HANNAH PRISCILLA WRIGHT
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 6th 1884
AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1886
AGED 49
ALSO ERNEST ALFRED
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1891
AGED 21 YEARS
"All the pain and grief are over,
Every restless tossing passed,
We are now at peace, for we [are]
Safely home in heaven at last"

ROW 5

69. [1] Headstone, large plot

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HARRIETT SOPHIA
WIFE OF
WILLIAM DANIEL DUFFILL
WHO DIED 10th OCT. 1909
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DANIEL DUFFILL
WHO DIED 25th MAY 1924
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO CAPT. WILLIAM DUFFILL
WHO DIED 25th APRIL 1895
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 9th AUG. 1885
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD PERRIN
WHO DIED 30th DEC. 1904
IN HIS 89th YEAR
ALSO LAVINIA DUFFILL
WHO DIED 13th MARCH 1921
AGED 82 YEARS
"They rest in peace"

70. [2] Fallen, small headstone, top half eroded

JANE RAYFIELD
[ ]
[ ]
ALSO
JOSEPH RAYFIELD
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN 4th 1900
AGED 79 YEARS

71. [3] Headstone and curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LAVINIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
REGINALD SWAIN
WHO DIED 1st NOVEMBER 1908
AGED 43 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO JANE CULLEN
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1925
AGED 81 YEARS
"The weary are at rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
REGINALD BASIL SWAIN
WHO DIED 16th FEB. 1942
AGED 70 YEARS
"Re-united"

North Curb
ROSINA SWAIN 1890 – 1981 "Dearly Loved"

South Curb
FREDERICK BASIL SWAIN 1895 – 1979 "Loving and Much Loved"

72. [4] Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ABIGAIL DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM & SARAH THORPE
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1883 AGED 6 YEARS
"Asleep in Jesus"

73. [5] Pedestals and cross

East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ADELAIDE ANDREWS
DIED 2nd SEPT. 1912
ALSO OF MARY ANDREWS
DIED 12th APRIL 1922
ALSO M. ADELAIDE ANDREWS
PASSED ON 23rd MAY 1937
"Sanctuary"

North Side
DAVID A. T.
HARKER
DIED 29th JAN
1915
AGED 14 MONTHS

74. [6] Pedestals and cross

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM BROWNING
WHO DIED AUGUST 14th 1907
AGED 49 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO WILLIAM BEASLEY
WHO DIED JANUARY 1st 1923 AGED 56 YEARS
"At Rest"

North Side
ALSO
SARAH JANE WIFE OF
WILLIAM BEASLEY
WHO DIED MARCH 26th 1943
AGED 76 YEARS

South Side
ALSO
LAURA WIFE OF
WILLIAM BROWNING
DIED AUGUST 21st 1948
"Sleeping"

75. [7] Curbs

North Side
IN MEMORY OF JOHN WILLIAM MITCHELL
DIED 9th OCT. 1911 AGED 67

South Side
ALSO MARGARET MITCHELL
DIED 2nd JAN 1945

76. [8] Headstone, large plot

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
GEORGE
THE BELOVED SON OF
DAVID & ELIZABETH DARKINS
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
WHILST BATHING AUGUST 11th 1886
AGED 17 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ELIZABETH DARKINS
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1904
AGED 75 YEARS
"Beloved by all"
ALSO THE ABOVE
DAVID DARKINS
WHO DIED OCT. 3rd 1921
AGED 77 YEARS
"Lead Kindly Light"
ALSO LUCY SMITH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 1934
AGED 95 YEARS

Rear of Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THE CHILDREN OF
J. E. & A. DARKINS
JAMES H. DIED AUGUST 26th 1898
AGED 11 WEEKS
ALSO
EDWARD H. DIED APRIL 13th 1902
AGED 2 YEARS & 8 MONTHS
"Sweetly Sleeping"

ROW 6

77. [1] Fallen headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANNE PAYNE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
27th MAY 1901 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
ISABELLA PAYNE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 27th FEB. 1886
AGED 16 YEARS
"Though gone from sight, to memory ever dear"
ALSO
WILLIAM THOMAS HENRY PAYNE
[KILLED?] IN FRANCE 22nd AUGUST 1918
AGED 20? YEARS
ALSO
ROSINA PAYNE
WHO DIED 13th AUGUST 1939?
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM THOMAS PAYNE
WHO DIED 4th OCTOBER 1944
AGED 71 YEARS

78. [2] Headstone, eroded

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY WOOD
WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1909
AGED 83 YEARS
[    ]
ALSO
FRANCES MARY WOOD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEB. 17th 1918
AGED 78 YEARS
[    ]
ALSO
ARTHUR JOHN WOOD
[    ]
AND
HARRIET JANE WOOD
DIED FEB. 3rd 1953? AGED [    ] YEARS

79. [3] Curbs, large plot

South Side
THOMAS JONES DIED 12th AUGUST 1886 AGED 49 YEARS
ELIZA JONES DIED 22nd AUGUST 1886 AGED 45 YEARS

North Side
ARTHUR JAMES RICHARDS DIED 15th JULY 1921 AGED 63 YEARS
SARAH SELINA RICHARDS DIED 8th DECEMBER 1945 AGED 85 YEARS

West Side
ALSO LILLIAN SARAH RICHARDS WHO DIED 13th FEBRUARY 1951 AGED 70 YEARS

ROW 7

80. [1] Headstone and footstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
GEORGE HENLEY
DROWNED OFF ERITH APRIL 24th 1887
AGED 48 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1914
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1908
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO
ALBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
DROWNED OFF ERITH OCTOBER 13th 1892
AGED 15 YEARS & 7 MONTHS
ALSO
JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE
DROWNED OFF HIGHAM OCTOBER 5th 1871
AGED 6 YEARS & 10 MONTHS

Footstone
G. H.
1887
A. H. J. H. G. H.
1892 1871 1908
E. H. 1914

81. [2] Pedestals, fallen cross

East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM BROOKS
WHO DIED 31st AUGUST 1911
AGED 77 YEARS

South Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE
MARY ANN
WHO DIED 12th DECEMBER 1917
AGED 82 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

82. [3] Headstone and curbs, large plot

IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN PARROTT
DIED APRIL 7th 1887 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO JAMES JOHN SON OF
GEORGE & MARY WIGLEY
DIED APRIL 30th 1889 AGED 12 MONTHS
ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF
JAMES RICHARD WIGLEY
DIED MAY 17th 1894 AGED 49 YEARS
"The Lord hath appeared of old unto me saying,
"Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love,
Therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee" "
ALSO ETHEL ELIZA LOWE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF East LOWE AND
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE M.A. AND J. R. WIGLEY
DIED JANorth 10th 1913 AGED 29 YEARS
"A sudden change at God’s command, she fell
She had no chance to bid her friend’s farewell,
Affliction came without warning given,
And bid her haste to meet her God in Heaven"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES RICHARD WIGLEY
DIED NOV. 3rd 1923 AGED 80 YEARS
"He suffered much but murmured not,
We watched him day by day,
With aching hearts, grow less and less,
Until he passed away"
ALSO MARY ANN WIGLEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED OCT. 20th 1936 AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO GERTRUDE EMILY BELOVED WIFE OF East LOWE
PASSED AWAY JUNE 29th 1937 AGED 52 YEARS
"Loved by all who knew her"

East Curb
ERNEST (GUY) LOWE BORN 5th NOV. 1883 DIED 14th SEPT. 1959
"Remembered by Many"

North Curb
IN MEMORY OF ROY WILKES PASSED AWAY OCT. 14th 1942 GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE MR. & MRS E. LOWE (one line)

83 [4] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA MARY
[BELOVED] WIFE OF GEORGE BLUNDELL
[ENTE]RED INTO REST 2nd APRIL 1910
AGED 49 YEARS
"Peace after Pain"
[ALSO] GEORGE BLUNDELL
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
[PASSED] PEACEFULLY AWAY 11th APRIL 1943
AGED 88 YEARS
"[A] cheerful smile, a heart of gold,
[The] best Dad the world could hold"

84. [5] Headstone, large plot

"Blessed are the dead
which die in the Lord"
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES ALLEN
WHO DIED OCTOBER 21st 1886
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO OF
JAMES SMEED
WHO DIED JULY 1st 1904
AGED 53 YEARS
"We cannot Lord, thy purpose see
but all is well that’s done by thee"
ALSO
GEORGE HENRY LUDLOW
WHO DIED SEPT. 27th 1907
AGED 35 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO OF
FRANCES SMEED
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 10th 1920
AGED 69 YEARS
"We loved her in life, she is dear to us still,
But in grief we must bend to God’s holy will,
Our sorrow is great, our loss hard to bear,
But angels have taken to guard her with care"

ROW 8

85. [1] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARTHA OLIFF DUCKRELL
DIED NOVEMBER 13th 1912
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM JOHN MANLEY
DIED IN FRANCE JULY 9th 1917
AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO
HANNAH ELIZABETH MANLEY
BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN MANLEY
DIED DECEMBER 22nd 1926
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN MANLEY
DIED JUNE 30th 1929
AGED 76 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"

86. [2] LHeadstone

"He hath borne our grief and carried our sorrow"
IN
LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
REBECCA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN MYHILL
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 16th 1888
AGED 39 YEARS
"Waiting for the coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ"
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 23rd 1879
AGED 7 YEARS
BURIED AT STROOD CHURCHYARD

ROW 9

87. [1] Pedestals and cross

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM BYFORD
DIED DECEMBER 30th 1890
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO HERBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOV. 25th 1889 AGED 23 YEARS
AND HARRIETT ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 13th 1929 AGED 63

88. [2] Curbs

North Side
ETHEL MAY SECOND DAUGHTER OF HENRY & LOUISE DEAN WHO DIED JUNE 29th 1889 AGED 6 YEARS & 6 MONTHS (one line)

South Side
ALSO CLAUD HERBERT DEAN WHO DIED 20th APRIL 1917 AGED 35 YEARS

ROW 10

89. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH ANN WHITE
WIDOW OF
W. W. WHITE ESQ., R. N.
DIED 25th MAY 1889
IN THE 74th YEAR OF HER AGE
"She is not dead but sleepeth"
ALSO
ROSE ANN SARAH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM EDMONDS
WHO DIED DECR. 18th 1905
AGED 54 YEARS
"Not gone from memory not gone from love,
She is simply resting in her home above"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM EDMONDS
WHO DIED 29th SEPTEMBER 1917
AGED 65 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO
LEONORA JANE (LILY) EDMONDS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND ROSE EDMONDS
AND GRAND-DAUGHTER OF E. A. WHITE
WHO DIED 29th 1933
"Peacefully Sleeping"

90. [2] Pedestals and cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND JOHN LOACH
WHO DIED DECR. 25th 1910
AGED 66 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO JANE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
[Rest obscured by tree stump]

91. [3] Headstone, large plot

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE J. SMITH
DIED OCTOBER 29th 1895
AGED 42 YEARS
"O, Paradise, O, Paradise,
Who doth not crave for rest,
Who would not seek the happy land,
Where they that loved are blest"
ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
THIRZA MAHALA
DIED NOVEMBER 6th 1895
AGED 4 YEARS
"Up in Heaven, Up in Heaven,
In the bright place far away"
ELIZABETH MARIA HEATHCOTE
DIED NOVEMBER 7th 1895
AGED 14 YEARS
"Peace, perfect peace,
In this dark world of sin,
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within"
GEORGE WALTER
DIED DECEMBER 1st 1889
AGED 5 ½ YEARS
"Then when Jesus calls us
To our heavenly home,
We would gladly answer
Saviour, Lord we come"

Rear
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH MARY
THE DEARLY BELOVED AND DEVOTED WIFE OF
GEORGE JAMES SMITH
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS JANUARY 14th 1899
AGED 35 YEARS
"Loved and respected by all who knew her"
"She who came and shared my sorrows,
Sleepeth now in him she loved"
"Rock of ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee,
Let the water and the blood,
From thy riven side which flow’d,
Be of sin the double cure,
Cleanse me from it’s guilt and power"

92. [4] Headstone, eroded

[    ]
THOMAS W[ADHAMS]
[BE]LOVED HUSBA[ND] [OF]
[        ] WADHAMS
[WHO WAS] [ACCIDEN]TALLY DROWNED
[    ] THE BARGE ANGLO-DANE [ ]
[    ] GALE IN SEA REACH
THE 6th OF JANUARY 1892
AGED 34 YEARS
[    ]
[ALSO] [LI]ZZIE WADHAMS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[Rest eroded]

93. [5] Red granite headstone, large plot

IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
MAUD SELINA
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & SARAH PARROTT
DIED JANUARY 27th 1890
AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO
MAY REBECCA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 26th 1901
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN JAMES PARROTT
DIED NOVEMBER 3rd 1910
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN PARROTT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEBRUARY 27th 1921
AGED 76 YEARS

94. [6] Curbs

South Side
IN MEMORY OF MY DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND WALTER G. BALL DIED 23rd MARCH 1904 AGED 45 YEARS (one line)

North Side
ALSO WALTER J. V. BALL HIS SON DIED 12th JUNE 1899 AGED 6 MONTHS

ROW 11

95. [ ] Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANK DRAKE WHO DIED AUG. 14th 1909 AGED 49 YEARS

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Part 1 - Sections B and C - Initial burials 1883 to 1913

SECTION B (Recorded in the same order as Section A)

ROW 1

96. [1] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF HENRY HOLLANDS
WHO DIED MAY 17th 1908?
AGED 64 YEARS
[    ]
ALSO
STELLA MARY
HURST
WHO DIED MARCH [    ] 1919
AGED 37? YEARS
[    ]
ALSO
ANNE HOLLA[NDS]
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 5th 19[    ]
AGED 83 YEARS

97. [2] Curbs

North Side
WILLIAM THOMAS WALTER DIED 1890 AGED 66? YEARS

South Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE EMMA MARY WALTER JULY 1910 AGED 73 YEARS

ROW 2

98. [1] Red granite headstone

IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
CHARLES YOUNG
WHO DIED MAY 27th 1893
IN HIS 52nd YEAR
"In the midst of life we are
in death"
ALSO
FANNY LOUISA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 17th 1901
AGED 60 YEARS

99. [2] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE LEWIS PATRICK
WHO DIED 22nd? MARCH 1891
AGED 71 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO FRANCES LUFF
WHO DIED 9th? MAY 1891
AGED 44? YEARS

100. [3] Very worn headstone

[ ] FENTON

[ ] MAPLE
[[Rest eroded]

101. [4] Curbs

South Side
GEORGE LANGRIDGE BATEY
DIED 31st MAY 1891 AGED 62 YEARS

North Side
ALSO JANE BATEY HIS WIFE
DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1905
AGED 77 YEARS

102. [5] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN HILL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 6th? 1891
AGED 65 YEARS
"Afflictions, sore, long time I bore,
Physicians were in vain,
Then God did please and gave her ease,
And freed her from her pain"
IN MEMORY
OF
THOMAS JOHN HILL
DIED MAY 18th? 1901?
AGED 79 YEARS
"Far beyond the world’s annoy,
Secure in Jesus love"

103. [6] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED SCOONES
SERGEANT MAJOR 12th LANCERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER 19th 1891
AGED 32 YEARS
"Beloved by all who knew him"
THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY THE
TROOP SERGEANT MAJORS,
SERGEANTS AND C TROOP OF
THE ABOVE REGIMENT

104. [7] Curbs

GEORGE LETLEY WHO DIED OCTOBER 17th 1913 AGED 68 YEARS

ROW 3

105. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE FREDERICK
THE BELOVED SON OF
GEORGE & ELIZABETH SILVER
WHO DROWNED WHILST
ENDEAVOURING TO SAVE LIFE
JUNE 29th 1894 AGED 20 YEARS
"Greater love hath no man than this,
That he lay down his life for his friends"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ELIZABETH F. SILVER
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 5th 1925
AGED 79
ALSO GEORGE SILVER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 2nd 1927
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO EVELYN RUSSELL
AT REST JUNE 12th 1959
AGED 79 YEARS

SAD DROWNING CASE IN THE MEDWAY -   Kent Messenger,7th July 1894
An accident of a most distressing nature occurred on Friday evening in the Medway. Four young men, named Arthur Anderson, Ernest Sutton, George Cheetham and George Frederick Silver, upon leaving off work at Messrs. Aveling and Porter’s engineering factory, proceeded to Wickham Point to bathe. This spot, it appears is exceedingly dangerous to bathers. Anderson suddenly got out of his depth. Silver hastened to his assistance, but he, too, was dragged into deep water, and then Cheetham swam out and made a most determined and plucky attempt to save them from drowning. He was pulled under, and nearly lost his own life.
   A boat containing three young gentlemen, --- Messrs. East J. Rolfe, C. K. Spencer, and A.G. Fremlin, members of the Medway Rowing Club --- happened to be passing, and rowed to the spot. Spencer and Fremlin, with commendable promptness, dived into the water with the idea of saving the lives of the two young men who had disappeared. Their attempts, however, were unsuccessful. Rolfe then entered the water, and on diving down succeeded in rescuing Anderson; but failed to recover the body of Silver. Sutton, immediately he saw that his companions were in danger, jumped into the river, without waiting to remove his clothes, and did his best to reach them.
   Anderson was quite unconscious when taken ashore. Mr. Spencer, with the assistance of others adopted the usual methods for resuscitating life, and succeeded in restoring animation. On Saturday he had sufficiently recovered to leave his bed.
   The body of the unfortunate young man Silver was recovered five hours later, and conveyed to the city mortuary. Anderson is a married man, with two children.
INQUEST
An inquest was held by Mr. Bell, at the Guildhall, on Saturday, when the statements above were corroborated by George Silver, George Cheetham, Mr. Henry John Rolfe, a student at Messrs. Arkcoll’s brewery, and John Hughes, a shipwright, who failed in finding the body with grappling irons and boat hooks, but succeeded in doing so when the tide ebbed.--- The jury returned a verdict of "death from misadventure", and the foreman remarked that the jury unanimously wished to commend the courageous conduct of the witness Rolfe. – We understand that the Mayor of Rochester and Superintendent Broadbridge are moving to secure the Royal Humane Society’s medal for Mr. Rolfe’ They will also place the names of others who attempted to save life before the society.

106. [2] Fallen, broken headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SUSANNAH ELIZABETH
FRYER
[WHO] DIED DECEMBER 15th 190[ ]
AGED 68 YEARS
"A sudden change: I in a moment fell,
I had no time to bid my friends farewell.
Think not this strange, death happens unto all,
This day was mine but tomorrow you may fall"
ALSO
RICHARD FRYER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED] MARCH 9th 1914
AGED [ ] YEARS

107. [3] Small, flat, brown stone ware plaque with blue glazed flowers

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY RICHARD LESTER
WHO DIED JANUARY 31st 1892
AGED 21 YEARS
____

? GRAVE NO. 172
B SECTION

"We shall receive a Crown of Glory,
Which fadeth not away"

108. [4] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLOTTE GEORGE
WHO DIED JANUARY 29th 1892
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND BELOVED WIFE OF
WALTER MILLIAM
WHO DIED OCTOBER 19th 1892
AGED 39 YEARS
"They could only stand beside us,
Tend our pillow, weep our fall,
But dark death did soon divide us,
From the dearest of them all"
ALSO JAMES GEORGE
WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1924
AGED 72 YEARS

ROW 4

109. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN COUCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
NOVEMBER 5th 1901
AGED 67 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWIN COUCHMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 7th 1919 AGED 84 YEARS
"The Lord shall find thee rest"
ALSO
EDITH EMILY COUCHMAN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 14th 1950
AGED 84 YEARS
"Safe in God’s keeping"
ALSO OF
CECIL GODFREY SON OF
HENRY GODFREY AND LAURA C. COUCHMAN
DIED AUGUST 21st 1900
AGED 4 MONTHS

110. [2] Pedestals and fallen cross

[IN]
[LOVING MEMORY]
[OF]
ROBERT BURNIP
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 26th 1897
AGED 44 YEARS

111. [3] Pedestals and cross

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN WIGLEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th DEC. 1911
IN HER 55th YEAR
AND WILLIAM JOSEPH HER DEAR HUSBAND
REUNITED 25th MARCH 1930
AGED 73 YEARS

112. [4] Ruined curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE LILLIAN COX WHO DIED NOVEMBER 21st 1911 AGED 11 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS (one line)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN COX WHO DIED 6th MARCH 1953 AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO LILLIAS GRILDINE MARY COX HER MOTHER WHO DIED OCT. 12th 1938 AGED 72 YEARS

113. [5] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE G. ILLENDEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER? 17th 1893
AGED 76? YEARS
ALSO ARTHUR J. ILLENDEN
[SON?] OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 11th 1897
AGED 36 YEARS
"Now the labourer’s task is o’er,
Now the battle day is past,
Now upon the farther shore,
Lands the voyager at last."
"Father, in thy gracious keeping,
Leave we now thy servant sleeping"

ROW 5

114. [1] Headstone

"Though lost to sight to memory dear"
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES HUNT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 28th 1896
AGED 55 YEARS
FOR 14 YEARS SCHOOLMASTER AT
STROOD UNION
"Thy will be done"

115. [2] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN THOMAS SMITH
DIED JUNE 23rd 1900
AGED 45 YEARS
"Rock of ages cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee"
ALSO ELIZABETH HANNAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 13th 1937
IN HER 82nd YEAR
"Asleep with our father"
FRANK RICHMAN SMITH
SON OF THE ABOVE
AUSTRALIA
1st JAN 1959

116. [3] Curbs

North Side
ALBERT BLUNDELL WHO DIED 5th JUNE 1913 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO SARAH JANE BLUNDELL WHO DIED 28th AUG. 1914 AGED 57 YEARS

South Side
ALSO GEORGE WILLIAM CLOAKE WILLARD WHO DIED 11th JAN 1933 AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO OUR DEAR MOTHER ELLEN FRANCES WILLARD WHO DIED 2nd MARCH 1944 AGED 62 YEARS (one line)

117. [4] Curbs

South Side
ELIZABETH MOON WHO DIED 23rd JUNE 1913 AGED 49 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ERNEST MOON WHO DIED 22nd FEB. 1939 AGED 68 YEARS

118. [5] Headstone, large plot

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS WILLIAM GERMANY
DIED DEC. 9th 1893 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO SARAH SUSANNAH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 13th 1910 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO FRANK GEO. GERMANY
DIED JANY. 3rd 1894 AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO ALBERT EDWARD GERMANY
DIED FEB. 18th 1912 AGED 35 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO GEO. WM. WEST
DIED JAN 18th 1910 AGED 39 YEARS

ROW 6

119. [1] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN FRID
WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1895
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO HARRIETT HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 1st FEBRUARY 1896
AGED 63 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"

120. [2] Small headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM A. T. PACKMAN
WHO DIED 9th NOV. 1905
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM A. T. PACKMAN
WHO DIED 26th SEPT. 1924
AGED 61 YEARS

ROW 7

121. [1] Headstone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ELLEN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS GODFREY
WHO MET HER DEATH BY
RECEIVING SEVERE BURNS AT STROOD
DIED MARCH 6th 1896
AGED 24 YEARS
"Peace, perfect peace, with sorrow surging round,
On Jesus bosom naught but calm is found"

STROOD WOMAN FATALLY BURNED   -   Chatham Observer, March 13th 1896
The City Coroner, Mr. West H. Bell, held an inquest at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, on Tuesday morning, on the body of Ellen Godfrey, Who was admitted to the hospital on February 26th suffering from severe burns.— Mr. J. T. Ogden was chosen foreman of the jury. Thomas Edward Godfrey, of 6, Newark Street, Strood, said the deceased was his wife, and she was 24 years of age. He was away from home when the accident occurred, his wife being in the hospital when he returned.
   She told him she was sitting over the fire in the living room and dozed off to sleep, and was awoke by her clothes being in flames. She could not account for her clothes catching fire. He felt sure she was sober; she was not in the habit of drinking much.
   John Hills, fisherman, of 4, Newark Street, said he was awoke early on the morning of the 26th February by his wife, and he then heard screams. He opened the door, and saw the deceased lying on the ground in the yard in flames. He put the flames out with water, and a constable removed her to the hospital. He afterwards went and put out the fire at deceased’s house, the hearthrug and canvas being in flames.
   P.C. Welch, who was attracted to the house by hearing the screams, said he finished putting out the flames by wrapping his cape around the deceased. He carried her to Dr. Packman, and after he had dressed the wounds brought her to the hospital in a cab.
   Dr. Ludford Cooper, house surgeon at the hospital, said when admitted deceased was suffering from extensive and serious burns on the legs, trunk and arms. She died on Monday morning from exhaustion, the result of the burns.
   The witness Hills, recalled, said it appeared to him that the chimney had caught fire, as burning soot kept falling into the room.
   The jury returned a verdict of "Death by misadventure".

122. [2] Curbs

North Side
OUR DEAR MOTHER MARTHA MUNN DIED AUGT. 12th 1907 AGED 80 "Gone but not forgotten"

South Side
ALSO ROSINA FIELDER WHO FELL ASLEEP NOV. 12th 1939 AGED 76 YEARS

East Side
ALSO GEORGE FIELDER
WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 31st 1940
IN HIS 85th YEAR

123. [3] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
KATE SUSANNAH WHITE
DIED 5th NOVEMBER 1911
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO OF JAMES WHITE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED 18th MARCH 1914
AGED 57 YEARS

124. [4] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY STEVENS
DIED NOV. 13th 1895
AGED 77
ALSO
ELIZA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JAN 14th 1896
AGED 56
"Thy will be done"

125. [5] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS COOMBER
WHO DIED 14th OCTOBER 1895
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO
THOMAS COOMBER
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1908
AGED 34 YEARS

ROW 8

126. [ ] Pedestals and cross

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DARLING WIFE
CLARA ELIZABETH WAGON
WHO PASSED AWAY JAN 22nd 1900
AGED 47 YEARS
"Not as I will but as thou wilt,
Thy will be done"
ALSO EDWARD WAGON
WHO DIED MARCH 1st 1928
AGED 74 YEARS
"Sleep on Beloved"

SECTION C (Rows East to West, Graves South to North)

ROW 1

127. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY BRAND
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM BRAND
WHO DIED 15th NOV. 1899
AGED 74 YEARS
"Father in thy gracious keeping
Leave we now thy servant sleeping"
ALSO OF WILLIAM
BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th MARCH 1910
AGED 52 YEARS
"O, Rest in the Lord"
ALSO OF WILLIAM BRAND
BELOVED HUSBAND AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 23rd 1922
IN HIS 97th YEAR
"With long life will I satisfy him,
And show him my Salvation"
ALSO IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
HAROLD ALBERT BRAND
AND
JOHN YAXLEY BRAND
(GRANDSONS)
WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-18

128. [2] Pedestals and cross

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA JEFFERY
WHO DIED
JANARY 2nd 1913
ALSO OF JOHN GEORGE JEFFERY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 2nd 1915

South Side
ALSO OF THEIR GRANDSON
JOHN GEORGE JEFFERY
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
MARCH 11th 1945
AGED 48 YEARS

129. [3] Pedestals, cross and small tablet

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HAIDEE
WIFE OF
THOMAS FREDERICK PITCHER
BORN 14th MARCH 1851
DIED 14th MAY 1910
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS FREDERICK PITCHER
DIED 22nd MAY 1929
AGED 77 YEARS

Tablet
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
RONALD ARNELL
PITCHER
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7th
1939
AGED 61 YEARS

130. [4] Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
ROBERT ROSS BROWN
WHO PASSED AWAY 18th FEBRUARY 1912
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO EMMA CATHERINE
WIDOW OF ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 30th AUGUST 1913
AGED 69 YEARS
"Lead, kindly Light"

131. [5] Low headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES NASH
DIED AUGUST 26th 1912
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 3rd 1915
AGED 75 YEARS
"At Rest"

135. [6] Headstone

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
BAYDEN SIMMONDS
WHO DIED ON JUNE 8th 1909
AFTER A LONG ILLNESS PATIENTLY BORNE
AGED 62 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO OF
HERBERT CLIFTON SIMMONDS
PTE 24th ROYAL FUSILEERS
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS DECEMBER 13th 1918
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO SEDLEY FANNY
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BAYDEN SIMMONDS
WHO DIED AUGUST 15th 1924
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO
CATHERINE PARAMORE KENNETT
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 4th 1936 AGED 82 YEARS

136. [7] Pedestals, cross and angel

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM LABBETT
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 21st 1909
AGED 55 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away"
BUTE C. OATES
DIED 16th FEB. 1932 AGED 70 YEARS
"God rest her soul"

137. [8] Headstone

IN MEMORY OF
HANNAH
DIED 12th FEBY. 1902
AGED 69 YEARS
WIDOW OF ROBERT DICK M.D., C.M.
OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH
DIED 24th MARCH 1878
WARRISTON CEMETERY
ALSO
CATHERINE W. HELEN GILBERT
WHO DIED 19th OCTOBER 1934
AGED 72 YEARS

138. [9] Fallen headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDITH SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF HARRY F. TUTT
BORN JUNE 14th 1858
DIED OCTOBER 16th 1903
ALSO THE ABOVE
HARRY F. TUTT
WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 27th 1939
AGED 79 YEARS

139. [10] Pedestals and cross

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH AMES
WHO DIED 13th APRIL 1902
AGED 69 YEARS
TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES W TUTT, F.E.S.
WHO DIED 10th JANUARY 1911 AGED 53 YEARS
INTERRED IN LADYWELL CEMETERY

North Side
ALSO
THOMAS AMES
HUSBAND OF SARAH AMES
WHO DIED 7th JANUARY 1901
AGED 58 YEARS

South Side
ALSO OUR
MARY (MARSHALL)
DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1924
AGED 86 YEARS
AFTER 75 YEARS FAITHFULL SERVICE

140. 11] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LOUISA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED HODGE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
AUGUST 10th 1906
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED HODGE
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 8th 1935
AGED 79 YEARS
"In Life, In Death, O Lord Abide with me"

ROW 2

141. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ETHEL MAUD ONSLOW
WHO PASSED AWAY 8th NOVEMBER 1901
AGED 18 YEARS
"I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Come unto me and rest""
ALSO ELIZABETH
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 27th NOVEMBER 1904
AGED 63 YEARS
"Neither shall there be any more pain,
For the former things are passed away"
ALSO GEORGE EDWARD
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 31st JANUARY 1908
AGED 66 YEARS
"His sufferings were great, his end was peace"

142. [2] Curbs, large plot

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES BOILING DIED AUGUST 20th 1896 AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO SUSANNAH BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED NOVEMBER 26th 1938 AGED 93 YEARS

East Side
ALSO POLY THE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS East BOILING DIED JUNE 22nd 1904 AGED 24 YEARS

North Side
ALSO CHARLES JAMES ELDEST SON OF CHARLES BOILING DIED MAY 16th 1897 AGED 25 YEARS "Gone but not forgotten" (one line)

West Side
ALSO MARIA ANN BOILING DIED MARCH 20th 1965 AGED 86 YEARS

143. [3] Pedestals, fallen cross

East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE BRIGHT
WHO PASSED AWAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 1904
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 21st DEC. 1917
AGED 61 YEARS

South Side
GEORGE
FREDERICK
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
FLORA BRIGHT
WHO PASSED AWAY 25th NOV. 1927
AGED 40 YEARS

North Side
JAMES HENRY
BRIGHT
KILLED IN ACTION
12th OCT. 1917
AGED 22 YEARS

144. [4] Pedestals and cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN
THE WIFE OF
JOSIAH SETH HAISMAN
OF STROOD
WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1900
AGED 56 YEARS

145. [5] Headstone, very eroded

[LYDI]A? MAR[Y] SEAGULL
[DI]ED M[AY]? 8th 190[ ]
[AGED] 80? [YEARS]
[    ]
THOMAS WA[TERMAN]?
[    ]
HENRY AMBROSE WATERMAN?
[    ]
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 2nd 19[50]?
AGED 75? YEARS

146. [6] Headstone, eroded

[    ]
[IN LOVING MEMORY]
OF
GEORGINA FRANCESCA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF BENJAMIN BUCK
AND DAUGHTER OF
MAJOR F.? C. SKURRAY HEWITT
WHO DIED OCTOBER [    ] [C. 1902?]
IN HER 60th ? YEAR
ALSO THEIR CHILDREN
BENJAMIN FRANCIS [    ]
EMILY JANE HEWITT [    ]
JAMES FREDERICK [ ]
AMY WOODS AGED 1 YEAR [    ]
ALSO SARAH ANN HEWITT
WHO DIED JULY 2[   ] [    ]
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
BENJAMIN BUCK
WHO DIED JULY 31st 1914
IN HIS 73rd YEAR
ALSO
WILLIAM JAMES EDGAR BUCK
WHO DIED JULY 1st 1914
AGED 48 YEARS

147. [7] Headstone

IN
LOVING
MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN GERMANEY
DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 1901
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO OF
THOMAS WILLIAM GERMANEY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1906
AGED 79 YEARS
"Now the labourer’s task is o’er,
Now the battle-day is past,
Now upon the farther shore,
Lands the voyager at last"
"Father in thy gracious keeping
Leave we now thy servant sleeping"

148. [8] Headstone, large plot

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
BEATRICE ELEANOR
DAUGHTER OF
ARTHUR CHARLES & CHARLOTTE ELIZA
OAKESHOTT
DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1897
AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO OF
FLIGHT SUB-LIEUT. LEONARD ENGLAND OAKESHOTT, R.N.A..S.
SON OF
ARTHUR CHARLES & LAURA East OAKESHOTT
KILLED IN FRANCE MAR. 31st 1918
IN HIS 19th YEAR
ALSO THE ABOVE
ARTHUR CHARLES OAKESHOTT
FOR 39 YEARS POLICE COURT MISSIONARY [ ]
BORN AT STROOD MAR. 15th 1846
DIED AT STROOD JUNE 4th 1919

ROW 3

149. [ ] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN GEORGE WALTER FREEMAN
WHO DIED 31st JANUARY 1902
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 13th JUNE 1903
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO JOHN HENRY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 12th JANUARY 1898
AGED 29 YEARS

ROW 4

150. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA MARY
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
DANIEL WILLIAM MARSH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th APRIL 1909
AGED 63 YEARS
"Gone from us but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Round the spot where thou art laid"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
DANIEL WILLIAM MARSH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th MARCH 1916
AGED 76 YEARS
"Good was his heart and in friendship sound,
Patient in pain and loved by all around,
His pains are o’er his grief’s for ever done,
A life of everlasting joy he’s now begun"
ALSO ALICE ELIZA MARSH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 26th JANUARY 1946
AGED 71 YEARS

151. [2] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY COOK
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 18th 1904
AGED 40 YEARS
"Brighter, fairer far than living,
With no trace of woe or pain,
Robed in everlasting beauty,
We shall see thee once again"
ALSO PERCY
THE BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 11th 1898
IN HIS 7th YEAR
"Though lost to sight to memory ever dear"
ALSO EMILY BOURNE
WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1920
AGED 65 YEARS

Rear
ALSO
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY JOHN LEWIS COOK
(ROYAL SURREY REGT.)
KILLED IN ACTION 23rd JULY 1918
AGED 33 YEARS
AND EDITH MAUD
THE BELOVED WIFE OF ARTHUR COLE
AND SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st JULY 1923
AGED 35 YEARS
"May light perpetual shine
upon them"

152. [3] Curbs

South Side
ROBERT LAMPARD WHO DIED 31st MAY 1898 AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ELIZABETH HIS WIFE WHO DIED 28th AUGUST 1908 AGED 82 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ELLEN SARAH LAMPARD WHO DIED 10th JULY 1947 AGED 93 YEARS

153. [4] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT GIBBONS
WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1898
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS MYHILL
WHO DIED 3rd DECEMBER 1903
AGED 46 YEARS
"I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Come unto me and rest""

154. [5] Fallen, small headstone

IN MEMORY OF
MARY CARTER
1844 – 1901
AND
EDWARD D. HER DEAR HUSBAND
1843 – 1913
ALSO THEIR SON & DAUGHTER
ELIZA East RUSSELL
1874 – 1892
AND ROBERT H. CARTER
1876 – 1909

ROW 5

155. [ ] Headstone

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
[AL]BERT WILSON
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE WILSON
[WHO] DIED NOVEMBER 21st 1898
AGED 50 YEARS
"[Though] lost to sight to memory ever dear"

ROW 6

156. [ ] Headstone, flaking

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED
SON OF
[ALF]RED & EMMA BAKER
DROWNED OFF CUXTON 29th APRIL [190]0
AGED 17 YEARS
"The morning comes we cannot tell,
How we shall end the day,
Death like a sudden whirlwind came,
And snatched his life away"
ALSO BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM THOMAS BAKER, WORCS [REGT.]
[KILLE]D IN ACTION 20th SEPTEMBER [ ]
AGED 27 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF THEIR FATHER
ALFRED BAKER
[WHO] DIED 10th JUNE 1926
IN HIS 83rd YEAR
AND THEIR MOTHER
EMMA BAKER
[WHO] DIED 8th OCTOBER 1935
AGED 86 YEARS
"Reunited"

FATAL BOATING DISASTER AT GILLINGHAM   -   Chatham Observer, May 5th 1900
On Wednesday three shop assistants hired a boat at the Sun Pier and went for a row down the river. Off Gillingham they got into the swell caused by the Government tug Buster, and, failing to keep their boat head on to it, the craft was overturned. One of the occupants, Baitup, could not swim, and he sank "like a stone" , his companions having no opportunity of affording him assistance. Deceased was 18 years old and belonged to Tonbridge, having come to Rochester only a few weeks since, and was an only son.

LAD DROWNED WHILST BATHING
   A sad bathing fatality occurred in the River Medway, off Wickham, on Sunday morning, a lad named Alfred Baker, aged 17, a horse driver at the factory, being drowned. The body was recovered later in the day, and conveyed to the mortuary to await an inquest.
   The inquest was held before Mr. West J. Harris (County Coroner), and a jury composed entirely of Wickham workmen, in the chapel of Strood cemetery on Monday evening, Mr. W. H. Pounds being foreman of the jury.
   Alfred Baker, father of the deceased, said the deceased lived with him at 81, Cuxton Road, Strood. He last saw him alive at 9.30 o’clock on Sunday morning, when he left home to go and feed his horses.
   Robert Stevens, of 29, Gun-lane, Strood said he worked with the deceased. On Sunday morning, about 11.30 o’clock, the deceased with George Kidney and witness, went down to the river near Wickham Factory. Deceased said he should go into the water for a swim, and asked witness and Kidney to accompany him. They refused, as it was too cold, and only deceased could swim out of the three. Deceased stripped and plunged into the water. He swam out towards the middle of the stream and threw his arms up and said "That is the depth". The water was then up to his neck. Deceased then swam out from seven to eight yards further, when he cried for help and sank.
   Witness waded into the water to look for him., but could not see him. He called a boat, but it came too late. Deceased never rose after once disappearing beneath the surface.
   The Coroner: I can’t see what he could be thinking of to go into the water, especially after the weather we have experienced lately.
   Witness: He was headstrong to go in, sir.
   The Coroner: Yes, and you see he has had to pay the penalty.
   P. Corpl. Peacock, stationed at Cuxton, said on receiving information on Sunday afternoon, he went to the spot described by the last witness, and found that the body had just been got onto the foreshore. He conveyed it to the mortuary at the Cemetery. There were no marks of violence on the body. It was quite stiff.
   The father of the deceased, in reply to the Coroner, said he was quite satisfied the affair was a pure accident.
   Alfred Ware said he found the body 200 yards from where it disappeared.
   A verdict of "Death by Misadventure" was returned.

LAST ROW, (north west corner)

157. [ ] Pedestals and cross, large plot

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLIE
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM HENRY & ELISE RILEY
BORN FEB. 25th 1879
DIED AUG. 15th 1904
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall
see God"

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Part 1 - Sections D and E - Initial burials 1883 to 1913

SECTION D (Rows east to west, graves north to south)

ROW 2

158. [ ] Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
RICHARD MUXWORTHY
DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1886
AGED 82 YEARS
"Though lost to sight to memory ever dear"
ALSO
SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 7th 1887
AGED 73 YEARS
"She is gone, she is gone to the region of light,
She was with us today she is in heaven tonight,
Though to part with her was trial severe,
Yet ‘tis better that she be yonder than here"

ROW 4

159. [ ] Low headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH HODGE KIERNAN
DIED 26th NOV. 1913 AGED 83
ALSO GEORGE STREETER
REPORTED MISSING 26th SEPT. 1915 AGED 26
ALSO HENRY JOSEPH STREETER
DIED 13th APRIL 1940 AGED 79
ALSO CATHERINE MARY STREETER
DIED 1st NOV. 1949 AGED 83
"Re-united"

ROW 5

160. [1] Fallen low headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE MAUD BRADLEY
WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1912
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM FREDERICK HER HUSBAND
WHO DIED 16th JANUARY 1942
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK JOHN THEIR SON
WHO DIED 6th AUGUST 1935
AGED 47 YEARS
"Reunited"

161. [2] Curbs

South Side
HENRY RICHARD TESTER WHO PASSED AWAY 12th FEBRUARY 1935 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN REBECCA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY 6th MARCH 1946 AGED 75 YEARS (one line)

North Side
ALSO HENRY RICHARD THEIR SON WHO PASSED AWAY 28th MARCH 1913 AGED 21 YEARS

ROW 6

162. [1] Low headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM C. OLIVER
WHO DIED 27th APRIL 1912
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE ANN SAFFELL OLIVER
WHO DIED 17th FEB. 1930
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO PERCY W. S. OLIVER
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN BERMUDA 26th NOV. 1927
AGED 36 YEARS

163. [2] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
FREDERICK PRENTICE
WHO DIED 27th NOVEMBER 1911
AGED 55 YEARS
"A bitter grief, a shock severe,
To part with one we loved so dear,
Our loss is great, we’ll not complain,
But hope in heaven to meet again"

164. [3] Curbs

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS KELLY WHO DIED NOVEMBER 9th 1911 AGED 73 YEARS "At Rest" (one line)

South Side
ALSO ROSINA KELLY WHO DIED OCTOBER 18th 1929 AGED 92 YEARS

165. [4] Wooden cross

ROBERT HENRY PATTERSON
BORN CORNWALL 1869
DIED 19th DECEMBER 1910
AGED 41

166. [5] Derelict, jumbled curbs

FLORENCE SPASHETT DIED SEPT. 13th 1908

ALSO JAMES HER HUSBAND DIED JAN 3rd 1922
AGED 75 YEARS

ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER FLORENCE DIED JULY 12th 1909
AGED 22 YEARS

AND MARY DIED NOV. 14th 1909
AGED 33 YEARS

167. [6] Small headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SUSANNAH CHAPMAN
DIED NOV. 10th 1910 AGED 65
ALSO GEORGE HER BELOVED HUSBAND
DIED JAN 30th 1916 AGED 70
ALSO MARY ELIZABETH, DAUGHTER
DIED FEB. 22nd 1910 AGED 22
ALSO STEPHEN THOMAS, SON
DIED JAN 13th 1923 AGED 42
WHO WAS INTERRED AT NORWOOD CEMETERY
AND ARTHUR HENRY, SON
DIED FEB. 13th 1939 AGED 55
"Each gave of their best, until
at rest"

ROW 7

168. [1] Low headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
NATHANIEL TURNER
DIED JULY 7th 1911 AGED 63
ALSO ELLEN ESTHER HIS WIFE
DIED JAN 30th 1938 AGED 88
AND BERT THEIR SON
DIED IN ACTION OCT. 30th 1917 AGED 28
ALSO OF LOTTIE CLARA ARMES
DIED AUG. 22nd 1955 AGED 81

169. [2] Curbs

North Side

IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE WILLIAM FARRELL WHO DIED 23rd MAY 1911 AGED 42 YEARS (one line)

South Side
ALSO MERCY FARRELL WHO DIED 17th MAY 1915 AGED 45 YEARS

170. [3] Curbs

CHARLES DENNESS WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1911 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1909 AGED 70 YEARS

171. [4] Curbs

South Side
JOHN PURSER BORN 13.11.1867 DIED 9.8.1909

North Side
CAROLINE PURSER BORN 12.11.1863 DIED 14.5.1959

ROW 8

172. [ ]Headstone, extremely eroded

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
AGNES VICKERS
[ ] 1886
[Rest eroded]

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SECTION E (Rows east to west, graves south to north)

ROW 6

173. [1] Curbs

North Side
HARRIETT RING WHO DIED 31st AUGUST 1913 AGED 69 YEARS

South Side
ALSO JOHN RING WHO DIED 20th NOVEMBER 1933 AGED 84 YEARS

174. [2] Pedestals and cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
BERTRAM ERNEST HALES
BORN OCTOBER 24th 1880
DIED JULY 22nd 1901
"Until the day breaks and the shadows flee"

ROW 7

175. [ ] Headstone

ABERY THEOPHILUS YEO
(OF TAUNTON)
WHO DIED SEPT. 20th 1901
AGED 21 YEARS
"For a while we must be parted
Till the graves their dead restore,
Father, brother, sisters, mother
Meet once more"

ROW 13

176. [1] Pedestals, fallen cross

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
PHOEBE FARROW
WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1915
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO GEORGE ALONZO FARROW
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th OCTOBER 1903
AGED 23 YEARS

177. [2] Pedestals, fallen cross

[IN]
[LOVING MEMORY OF]
HENRY SHERSBY
WHO DIED JUNE 26th 1904
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE MARGARET JANE
WHO DIED JULY 18th 1903 AGED 43 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
R.I.P.

178. [3] Pedestals, fallen cross

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR WIFE
MARY BROAD
WHO FELL ASLEEP
8th OCTOBER 1913 AGED 33 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"

179. [4] Curbs

RICHARD BAMBER THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF HELEN JESSIE ROWLEY WHO ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 6th 1903 AGED 37 YEARS (one line)

ROW 14

179. [ ] Curbs

North Side
WILLIAM BONNEWELL AND EMILY HIS WIFE
DIED FEBY. 1st 1904 AGED 63 DIED DEC. 18th 1903 AGED 63?

South Side
ELIZABETH ALICE RING
DIED 11th MARCH 1960 AGED 77 YEARS

ROW 15

180. [1] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY EDMUNDS
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 8th 1904
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZA EDMUNDS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 19th 1916
AGED 73 YEARS
"Gone from us but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Round the spot where thou art laid"

181. [2] Pedestals, cross and small tablet

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LESTER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES STEPHEN CHAPMAN
WHO DIED AUGUST 25th 1910 AGED 60 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

South Side
ALSO
JAMES STEPHEN CHAPMAN
WHO DIED MARCH 14th 1943
AGED 85 YEARS

North Side
ALFRED JOHN CHAPMAN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 31st 1938
AGED 83 YEARS

Tablet

ALSO MARGARET SMITH
(NEE CHAPMAN)
WHO DIED 27th APRIL 1941
AGED 50 YEARS
INTERRED ELSEWHERE

182. [3] Pedestals and cross

East Side
(On cross)
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR DAD
HENRY THOMAS CHAPMAN
WHO DIED APRIL 15th 1929
AGED 77
"At Rest"

Pedestal
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY THOMAS
THE BELOVED SON OF
HENRY THOMAS & EMMA JANE
CHAPMAN
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED AT WOULDHAM
ON SEPTEMBER 9th 1911
AGED 20 YEARS
"The feeling of our loss will ne’er be old"

North Side
ALSO OF
EMMA J. CHAPMAN
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1919
AGED 61 YEARS

South Side
ALSO OF
THEIR DAUGHTER
ETHEL CURTIS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALBERT THOMAS CURTIS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 4th 1912
AGED 23 YEARS

YOUNG BARGEMAN DROWNED IN SIGHT OF HIS BROTHER
Kent Messenger, 16th September 1911
A distressing fatality occurred in the Medway off Wouldham, on Saturday, a young bargeman, Henry T. Chapman, who was mate with his father in the barge, "Ninety-One", being drowned in sight of his young brother, who was unable to assist him.
The unfortunate man who was 20 years of age, and resided with his parents at Cliffe Road, Strood, appears to have slipped and fallen overboard, and was not seen after he had once disappeared.

ROW 16

183 [ ] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERICK CHARLES RELF
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS JUNE 22nd 1909
IN HIS 20th YEAR
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO
FREDERICK WALTER RELF
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MARCH 12th 1942
AGED 83 YEARS
"I am he that liveth"
AND
MARY ANN RELF
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MAY 4th 1948
AGED 85 YEARS
"Now the Saviour’s called me,
I have gone,
To meet him in the Promised Land"

ROW 17

184. [1] Headstone and curbs

Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN CURTIS
FELL ASLEEP MAY 6th 1911 AGED 74
ALSO EDWARD HER HUSBAND
FELL ASLEEP DEC. 15th 1916 AGED 78
"Until the Dawn"

North Curb
ALSO EDWARD, SON DIED MAR. 1st 1905 AGED 28

South Curb
ALSO ALFRED, SON DIED IN INDIA JAN 4th 1899 AGED 28

185. [2] Curbs

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE BAKER DIED MARCH 10th 1908 AGED 43

South Side
ALSO FREDERICK BAKER DIED JULY 14th 1924 AGED 56

ROW 18

186. [ ] "Book" tablet and curbs

North Curb
GEORGE W. H. THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF EMMA ANDERSON WHO DIED 7th SEPT. 1907 AGED 60 YEARS "At Rest" (one line)

South Curb
ALSO OF THEIR SON AMBROSE ANDERSON WHO FELL IN FRANCE 9th APRIL 1917 AGED 35 YEARS (one line)

187. [ ] Tablet

ALSO
IN MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
EMMA ANDERSON
WHO PASSED AWAY
25th MARCH 1934
AGED 80 YEARS
"There is a link death
cannot sever,
Love and Remembrance,
Live forever"

ROW 19

188. [ ] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN BENJAMIN SAWYER
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1906
AGED 64 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN BENJAMIN SAWYER
DIED JUNE 24th 1916
AGED 72 YEARS

ROW 20

189. [ ] Curbs

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF FRANK CLARKE BORN DEC. 19th 1878 DIED DEC. 11th 1911
"At Rest" (one line)

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Part 1 - Sections F, H, J and K - Initial burials 1883 to 1913

SECTION F

190. [ ] Headstone

"Though lost to sight to memory ever dear"
IN
MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM ALFRED BOSWELL
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED BY A FALL
MAY 2nd 1893
AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO ROSETTA SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN INFANCY

FATAL FALL FROM THE TOWER OF ROCHESTER CASTLE
Maidstone Journal, 6th May 1893
On Tuesday afternoon, a sad accident happened to a little boy named William Alfred Boswell, aged eight, at Rochester Castle. It appears he had climbed to the top of the old tower, above the main entrance from the esplanade, and in reaching over to obtain some wild flowers, over balanced himself and fell upon the row of spikes below. One of them entered his neck, and others pierced other parts of the body. The Rev. Groves, Vicar of Cliff, happened to see the accident, and was one of the first to render assistance. The poor little fellow was at once taken to the Bridge Chamber and attended by Dr. Atkin, but his injuries produced death in a very short time. His body was conveyed on a stretcher to his home in Taylor’s Lane.
THE INQUEST
An inquest was held at Strood Hall, on Thursday, when the Rev. P. Groves, rector of Cliffe, stated that as he was passing down the hill towards Rochester Bridge, he saw the deceased slip and fall over, and he became impaled on an iron fence. The poor little fellow remained in this position, with his hands hanging loosely over the fence, until witness and a man named Selling, caretaker of the Bridge Chamber, lifted him off. Blood poured from the wounds as the deceased was being carried into the chambers. – Alfred Selling and Dr. Atkin also gave evidence. – The jury returned a verdict of "Death through misadventure".

SECTIONS H, J & K
(Treated as one section, western portion only, rows west to east, graves south to north)

ROW 1

191. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
UNA AUGUSTA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN SMALLMAN HILLS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 19th 1902
AGED 60 YEARS
"Deeply Regretted"

192. [2] Headstone

TO THE MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM SPENCE BROWN, M.D.
WHO DIED FEBY. 26th 1869
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO HARRIET
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANY. 29th 1897
AGED 82 YEARS

193. [3] Coped stone

IN MEMORY OF
STEPHEN STEELE, M.D., J.P.
WHO DIED AT STROOD DECR. 15th 1891
AGED 83 YEARS
"Faith is the gift of God"

194. [4] Pedestals, fallen cross

West Side
[ ]
CHARLES COBB
OF THIS PARISH
FELL ASLEEP AUG. 13th 1889?
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
ELIZABETH MUNRO COBB
AT REST MAY 10th 1892 AGED 76
"Her children rise up and call her blessed"
ALSO LUCY THEIR YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
FELL ASLEEP SEPT. 2nd 1906
"Jesu Mercy"

North Side
FREDERICK STEWART
THIRD SON OF CHARLES COBB
ENTERED INTO REST FEB. 17th 1899
BURIED IN CONSTANTINOPLE
"Blessed are the merciful for they shall
obtain mercy"

195. [5] Pedestals and cross

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES ALBERT COBB
BORN 5th DECEMBER 1836
DIED 29th FEBRUARY 1908
ALSO OF SARAH MARY HIS WIFE
BORN 8th SEPTEMBER 1842
DIED 5th JANUARY 1898
AND OF
STEWART HARRISON THEIR THIRD SON
BORN 9th APRIL 1873 DIED 12th AUGUST 1903

196. [6] "Boulders", anchor on top, voluted tablet

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT WILLIAM MAYOU
OF FAZELEY, STAFFORDSHIRE
WHO SLEPT AWAY
OCTOBER 27th 1890
AGED 40 YEARS
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect
peace whose mind is stayed on
thee"
"Which hope we have as an anchor
of the soul"

197. [7] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM JOHN KNIGHT
WHO DIED MARCH 2nd 1893
AGED 23 YEARS
"They could only stand beside me,
Tend my pillow, weep my fall,
But dark death did soon divide me,
From the dearest of them all"
ALSO
WILLIAM ROBERT KNIGHT
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 28th 1906
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO SOPHIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
W. R. KNIGHT
WHO DIED JULY 12th 1921
AGED 82 YEARS

198. [8] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
EMILY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD WADHAMS
WHO PASSED AWAY 13th NOVEMBER 1897
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE EDWARD WADHAMS
WHO PASSED AWAY 16th SEPTEMBER 1924
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM MATTHEWS
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 20th FEBRUARY 1938
AGED 58 YEARS
"In God’s Keeping"
ALSO CHARLOTTE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM MATTHEWS
REUNITED 8th JULY 1961
AGED 82 YEARS

199. [9] Pedestals and cross

West Side
IN MEMORY
OF
EMMA
DAUGHTER OF
RICHARD AND DIANA WEST
WHO FELL ASLEEP 23rd JULY 1899
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE RICHARD WEST
WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1914
AGED 83 YEARS

North Side
ALSO
DIANA
HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 29th AUGUST 1917
AGED 85 YEARS
MINNIE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BELOVED WIFE OF A. H. BROWN
WHO DIED 21st MARCH 1938
AGED 73 YEARS

South Side
ALSO MARY WEST
WHO DIED 2nd JUNE 1951
AGED 85 YEARS

200. [10] Headstone

TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY
WIFE OF W. H. CLIFFORD
BORN APRIL 20th 1840
DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1897
"Jesus thou hast promised,
To all who follow thee,
That when thou art in glory,
There shall thy servants be"
ALSO
WILLIAM HENRY CLIFFORD
BORN DECEMBER 31st ? 1839
DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1908
ALSO OF ADA MARY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN AUGUST 10th 1865
DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 1938

201. [11] Pedestal

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN DAY
DIED JULY 19th 1895
AGED 72 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 27th DEC. 1917
AGED 81 YEARS
"At Rest"

202. [12] Pedestals and cross?

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE GAMON
WHO DIED MAY 15th 1867
AGED 58 YEARS
INTERRED AT CHATHAM
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1890
AGED 63 YEARS
"There remaineth therefore a
rest to the people of God"
ALSO MARY ANN HUGGETT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
CALLED TO REST OCTOBER 4th 1904
AGED 50 YEARS
"Jesus saith, "I am the way, the truth and the life""
ALSO GEORGE JAMES GAMON
SON OF THE ABOVE
CALLED TO REST DECEMBER 8th 1932 AGED 75 YEARS
"Abide with me"

203. [13] Rock pedestals and cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
AUGUSTUS
PACKNAM
SURGEON
[ ] 1920
[ ]
ALSO
ALICE ADA HIS BELOVED WIFE
1837 - 1892
ALSO ALICE EDIE GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AGED 3 MONTHS
"Grant them O Lord, eternal rest and let light
perpetual shine upon them"

204. [14] Red granite coped

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HARRIET SKINNER WIFE OF DANIEL SKINNER
DIED FEBRUARY 17th 1893 AGED 62 YEARS
"Day by day do I miss her, words would fail my loss to tell,
In heaven I hope to meet her and there together dwell"

South Side
ALSO OF DANIEL SKINNER
WHO DIED ON NOVEMBER 28th 1904 AGED 76 YEARS
"The Lord is my shepherd"

205. [15] Fallen headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY PAYNE
WHO DIED AUGUST 23rd 1901
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH
THE LOVING AND BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1898
AGED 70 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

206. [16] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS J. WEEKS
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 9th 1891
AGED 38 YEARS
"Rock of ages cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee"
ALSO SARAH KEZIA WEEKS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 24th 1937
AGED 82 YEARS
"At rest after long suffering"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS J. WEEKS
DIED JANUARY 29th 1938
AGED 82 YEARS

207. [17] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
HANNAH HILL
WHO DIED 19th MAY 1900
AGED 64 YEARS
"All tears are vain, I cannot now recall thee,
Gone is thy loving voice, thy kindly face,
Gone from the home where I so dearly loved thee,
Where none can ever fill the vacant place"
ALSO HENRY GILES
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF CLARA GILES
WHO DIED 23rd FEBRUARY 1907
AGED 39 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO THE ABOVE
CLARA GILES
WHO DIED 15th AUGUST 1909
AGED 41 YEARS
"Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand,
For the sound of a voice that is still"

208. [18] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMILY RODMELL
WHO DIED JANUARY 4th 1898
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
EDWARD THOMAS RODMELL
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 12th 1898
AGED 72 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"

209. [19] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES CHAMBERS
WHO DIED JULY 17th? 1891
AGED 56 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO OF
ELIZA CHAMBERS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 14th 1903
AGED 60 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO OF
GEORGE T. CHAMBERS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 26th 1898
AGED 30? YEARS
"In the midst of life we are
in death"
ALSO OF
CHARLES A. CHAMBERS
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1897
AGED 16 MONTHS

210. [20] Headstone, large plot

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN BETTS
DIED JUNE 12th 1891
AGED 62 YEARS
"Not gone from memory, not gone from love,
but gone to our Father’s home above"
ALSO
ELIZA CATHERINE BETTS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JAN 20th 1908
AGED 68 YEARS

211. [21] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CAROLINE
BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED WISDOM
WHO DIED APRIL 14th 1891
AGED 54? YEARS
[ ]
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED WISDOM
WHO DIED MAY 15th 1909
AGED 72 YEARS
"May he for ever rest in peace"

212. [22] Headstone

TO THE MEMORY OF
CATHERINE PAINE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 16th 1898
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE PAINE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 11th 1904
AGED 68 YEARS

213. [23] Large white pedestal, anchor and cross, and small plaque

West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS CROUCH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 21st 1888
AGED 55 YEARS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE NYE
DIED 10th NOVEMBER 1980
AGED 100 YEARS

Plaque
MILDRED
CROUCHER
DIED 27th JANorth 2003
AGED 89 YEARS

North Side
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ISABELLA NYE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 7th 1906
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO DAVID NYE
BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 18th 1923
AGED 76 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DAVID NYE
DIED MAY 1st 1975
AGED 93

South Side
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DORIS ANNIE THE BELOVED CHILD OF
DAVID AND ANN NYE
WHO FELL ASLEEP SEPT. 27th 1912
AGED 5 YEARS
"Until the day breaks"
MILDRED CROUCHER
"Such wonderful memories,
Thank you"
JILL, BRIAN, ANNA, TOM,
GRAEME, ROS, JAKE, MAGGIE,
MADDIE & JOHNATHAN
DIED JAN 27th 2003
AGED 89 YEARS

214. [24] Fallen headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ALFRED MOSS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 23rd 1890
AGED 40 YEARS
"Brief life is here our fortune"
ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN MOSS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON JANUARY 29th 1933
AGED 79 YEARS
"He giveth his beloved sleep"

215. [25] Coped red granite, large plot

North Side
ALEXANDER FREDERICK GARDINER
DIED 9th NOVEMBER 1888
AGED 71 YEARS
"I have redeemed thee, thou art mine"
ALSO FLORENCE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th DECEMBER 1867 AGED FIVE YEARS

South Side
MARY WIFE OF
ALEXANDER FREDERICK GARDINER
DIED 21st JUNE 1906
AGED 81 YEARS
"He giveth his beloved sleep"

216. [26] Headstone, large plot

IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
AMY, ELDEST AND BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND JEMIMA SIMS
DIED JUNE 13th 1888
AGED 18 YEARS
"Blessed are the pure in heart
for they shall see God"
ALSO
JEMIMA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES SIMS
DIED DECEMBER 8th 1898
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES SIMS
DIED DECEMBER 19th 1904
AGED 58 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"

217. [27] Pedestals, fallen cross

West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH SOPHIA
WIFE OF
JOHN ROBERT BELL
FORMERLY OF PARKHURST, ISLE OF WIGHT
DIED APRIL 18th 1893
AGED 60 YEARS
[Verses obscured by heavy cross]

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN ROBERT BELL
DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1903
AGED 71 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR "JEWEL"
JULIA ELIZABETH LACEY
SECOND DAUGHTER OF
JOHN R. AND SARAH BELL
WHO DIED APRIL 9th 1909
AGED 53 YEARS

218. [28] Pedestals and cross

ELLEN MARIA JENNEY
BORN 23rd MARCH 1870
DIED 2nd? MAY 1889

219. [29] Tall pedestal and cross

West Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM ALLSWORTH
WHO DIED NOV. 25th 1901
AGED 64 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM ALLSWORTH
OF STROOD
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1887?
AGED 49 YEARS
"Tis but a moment more,
When we shall meet again,
For life is but a vapour,
That cannot here remain,
Forged by the [strain?] of thee?,
I hasten from the shore,
Into that boundless ocean,
Where parting is no more"

220. [30] Red granite pedestals, fallen cross

West Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM ALFRED
RUTHERFORD HOCKING
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1898?
AGED 28? YEARS
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear"
ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND NELLIE
DIED IN THEIR INFANCY

North Side
ALSO
HENRY WILLIAM
ROBUS
WHO DIED SEPT. 11th 1907
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO CLARA CATHERINE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
HERBERT EDWARD MOSS
WHO DIED NOV. 21st 1938
AGED 67 YEARS

221. [31] Pedestals, fallen cross

West Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES STEVENS
WH0 DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th OF OCTOBER 1896
AGED 60 YEARS
"We bless thy holy name for all thy
servants departed this life in thy
faith and fear"

South Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH DYER
WIDOW OF THE LATE
WILLIAM TYRRELL
OF LANCING, SUSSEX
IN HER 81st YEAR
ALSO OF RICHARD TYRRELL
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 21st 1909
AGED 73 YEARS

North Side
ALSO JANET 3rd DAUGHTER OF
JAMES & SARAH STEVENS
WHO DIED JULY 1st 1919
AGED 52 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO SARAH STEVENS
WIDOW OF JAMES STEVENS
DIED NOV. 30th 1925
AGED 87 YEARS
"God is Love"

222. [32] Gothick in ruins, large plot

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
DOROTHY SABINA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM BALL J.P.
BORN JAN 23rd 1831
DIED JUNE 12th 1891
ALSO OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WILLIAM BALL J.P.
BORN MARCH 17th 1840
DIED JULY 21st 1913

223. [33] Pedestal, broken fluted column

West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY JOHN ADAMS
WHO DIED JANorth 5th 1895
AGED 66 YEARS
"In the midst of life we
are in death"

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK SPIKINS
SON-IN-LAW
WHO DIED AUGUST 27th 1895
AGED 34 YEARS

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN WIFE OF
HENRY JOHN ADAMS
WHO DIED MAY 19th 1895
AGED 65 YEARS
"There remaineth therefore
a rest to the people of God"

224. [34] Headstone, large plot

IHS
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SAMUEL THOMAS
THE BELOVED SON OF
SAMUEL & ANN BALLARD
DIED DECEMBER 15th 1898
AGED 26 YEARS
"A light is from our household gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled"
ALSO
SAMUEL GEORGE
BALLARD
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 15th 1901
AGED 61 YEARS
"He does well who does his best"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ANN BALLARD
DIED APRIL 2nd 1920
AGED 78 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"

ROW 2

225. [1] Curbs

North Side
JOHN WILLIAM HUGGETT WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 9th 1909 AGED 64 YEARS

South Side
ALSO FRANK HUGGETT WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 6th 1927 AGED 60 YEARS

226. [2] Headstone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JEMIMA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
FREDERICK SOLLITT
WHO DIED 4th NOVEMBER 1904
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN SOLLITT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th DECEMBER 1861
AGED 3 YEARS
INTERRED SITTINGBOURNE CEMETERY
ALSO GEORGE HICKSON SOLLITT
ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th JULY 1897
AGED 36 YEARS
INTERRED ST. MARGARET’S CEMETERY, ROCHESTER
ALSO FREDERICK SOLLITT
WHO DIED 11th SEPTEMBER 1912
AGED 80 YEARS
"Rest"

227. [3] Pedestals, fallen cross

IN MEMORY OF
ALICE JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM BEGG
WHO DIED MARCH 10th 1907
AGED 43 YEARS

228. [4] Headstone

[IN LOVING MEMORY]
[OF]
MARY ANN MANLEY
WHO DIED OCT. 7th 1902 AGED 58 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO STEPHEN MANLEY
WHO DIED SEPT. 25th 1924 AGED 67 YEARS
"Until the day breaks"
ALSO OF ESTHER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 11th 1955 AGED 95 YEARS

229. [5] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK GEORGE PATTERSON
WHO LOST HIS LIFE WHILE HEROICALLY
TRYING TO SAVE OTHERS IN AN ICE
ACCIDENT AT DERBY JANUARY 2nd 1904
AGED 25 YEARS
"Greater love hath no man than this that a
man lay down his life for his friends"
ALSO WILLIAM PATTERSON
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 12th 1905
AGED 79 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF SARAH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 8th 1917
AGED 76 YEARS
"The Lord is my refuge and strength"

The Times, 4th January 1904
On Saturday afternoon, whilst a large number of persons were skating on a piece of water at Derby, known locally as the Dead Waters, the ice suddenly broke, and a young lady named Rose Selwood fell in.
Others went to her rescue, when the ice further gave way, with the result that altogether seven persons were immersed. The water at the spot was very deep. Two swam to the bank, and one of them, with a rope fastened around his waist, returned with the object of saving Miss Selwood. In this he failed, and was dragged to the side in an exhausted condition. Miss Selwood and two men were then got out in a state of unconsciousness, and artificial means of respiration were applied. These were successful in the case of the men, who were able to go home, but Miss Selwood was beyond human aid, Three-quarters of an hour later the dead bodies of Frederick George Patterson, aged 30, and Sidney Saunders, aged 20, were recovered, and, together with the body of Miss Selwood, were removed to the public mortuary to await an inquest. Patterson was a moulder employed at a Derby foundry, whose friends reside at Strood, Rochester….

230. [6] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ESTHER
WIFE OF HARRY PALMER
WHO DIED MARCH 15th 1902
AGED 48 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO
CHARLOTTE EMILY PALMER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1906
AGED 26 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO HARRY PALMER
DIED DEC. 29th 1928
AGED 72 YEARS

231. [7] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ROBERT HUMPHREY
WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1904
AGED 60? YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO MARIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 4th 1925
AGED 75 YEARS
"Thy will be done"

232. [8] Headstone

"God is Love"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FELIX BOURNE
WHO DIED OCT. 31st 1907
AGED 76 YEARS
"I sigh sometimes to see thy face,
But since this cannot be,
I’ll leave to the care of him,
Who cares for thee and me"
ALSO GEORGE FREDERICK
BELOVED HUSBAND OF ALICE WELLS
AND SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 19th 1922
AGED 46 YEARS
"Home, sweet Home"
ALSO ALICE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE FREDERICK WELLS
WHO DIED DEC. 23rd 1944
AGED 66 YEARS
"God sees when the footsteps falter,
When the pathway has grown too steep,
Then he touches the tired eyelids,
And giveth his beloved ones sleep"
THIS TOKEN OF LOVE WAS ERECTED
BY HIS ONLY DAUGHTER ALICE

233. [9] Curbs

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS CHARLES BERRY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 20th 1904 AGED 53 YEARS (one line)
ALSO JANE EMMA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER 1st 1913 AGED 64 YEARS (one line)

West Side
ALSO VERNON LOUIS BERRY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 8th 1959 AGED 83 YEARS

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GWLADYS THE BELOVED WIFE OF VERNON LOUIS BERRY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 4th 1928 AGED 48 YEARS

234. [10] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED WALTER MAYHEW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
15th AUGUST 1903
AGED 31 YEARS
"He that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out"
ALSO JANE MAYHEW
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
18th DECEMBER 1916
AGED 68 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
ALSO WALTER MAYHEW
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED HIS LIFE
21st SEPTEMBER 1917
AGED 70 YEARS

235. [11] Fallen, broken headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MIRA LILIAN WOOD
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD J. HOWARD
WHO DIED JUNE 18th 1904
AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO
SIDNEY STUART LUCK
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 13th 1905
AGED 22 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO SELINA A. I. LEANEY
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED WIFE OF
H. J. LEANEY
BURIED AT HULL NOV. 4th 1911
AGED 35 YEARS
"Jesus Wept"
ALSO EDMUND LUCK
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED HUSBAND OF
SUSAN A.S. LUCK
DIED OCT. 10th 1915 AGED 71 YEARS
"He fought the good fight and the victory he won"
ALSO THE ABOVE SUSAN A. S. LUCK DIED DEC. 18th 1916
AGED 74 YEARS
"The Lord gaveth and he taketh away, and blessed is his name"

236. [12] Headstone, large plot

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM HENRY DAKERS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
ON THE 28th DAY OF JUNE 1903
AGED 52 YEARS
"Her end was peace"
"Loved by all who knew her"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM HENRY
DIED 31st AUGUST 1930
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM JAMES
SON OF THE ABOVE
PASSED AWAY
26th FEBRUARY 1938
AGED 57 YEARS

237. [13] Voluted tablet

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE ALLSWORTH
WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1904
AGED 57 YEARS
"Where the weary are at rest"

238. [14] Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK GEORGE FRY WHO DIED JANUARY 26th 1902 AGED 39 YEARS (one line)

239. [15] Derelict curbs

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY GEORGE ROBUS DIED FEBY. 6th 1912 AGED 74

South Side
ALSO EMILY HIS WIFE DIED OCT. 21st 1929 AGED 91 YEARS

240. [16] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE WILLIAM SON OF
GEORGE WILLIAM & EMMA NEAVES
DIED NOVEMBER 10th 1902
AGED 28 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE WILLIAM NEAVES
DIED NOVEMBER 25th 1919
IN HIS 82nd YEAR
ALSO EMMA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 21st 1926
AGED 84 YEARS
"At Rest"

241. [17] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS QUINNELL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1901
AGED 65 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO
ALICE CONSTANCE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1902
AGED 2 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS
ALSO
ALICE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1908
AGED 47 YEARS
"At Rest"

242. [18] Headstone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
EMILY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN ARTHUR NEAVES
BORN DEC. 25th 1869
DIED MAY 2nd 1913
"The Lord giveth and the Lord hath taken away"
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWIN ARTHUR NEAVES
WHO FELL ASLEEP DECR. 1st 1936
AGED 67 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"

243. [19] Pedestals and cross

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH
WIFE OF WILLIAM HOLLINGSWORTH
DIED FEBRUARY 2nd 1902
AGED 42
"Resurgam"

244. [20] Fallen headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS JANES
WHO DIED JANUARY 6th 1901
AGED 83 YEARS
"Because thou hast been my help, therefore,
In the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice"
ALSO MARY ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1916
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN ANN N. JANES
DAUGHTER IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 21st 1928
AGED 66 YEARS

245. [21] Fallen headstone

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
JESSE BENNETT
WHO PASSED AWAY
31st OF DECEMBER 1900
AGED 64 YEARS
"We grieve to part with those we love,
With those we hold so dear,
Oh, may we one day meet above,
Without a doubt or fear"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY
13th OF JANUARY 1909
AGED 73 YEARS
"At Rest"

246. [22] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES WALTER
THE BELOVED SON OF
JAMES & FANNY PERCIVAL
WHO DIED OCTOBER 9th 1900
AGED 17 YEARS
"Though lost to sight to memory ever dear"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES PERCIVAL
WHO DIED OCTOBER 21st 1928
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO FANNY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 17th 1931
AGED 80 YEARS

247. [23] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS BALDOCK DAVIS
WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 18th 1899
AGED 45 YEARS
"A sudden change in a moment fell,
I had no time to bid my friends farewell,
Think not this strange, death happens unto all,
This day was mine, tomorrow you may fall"
ALSO JEMIMA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 12th AUGUST 1926
AGED 77 YEARS
"We’ll catch up the broken thread again,
And finish what we here began,
Heaven will the mysteries explain,
And then, ah then, we’ll understand"

248. [24] Headstone and curbs, large plot

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS MALACHI HOLLINGS
WHO DIED JUNE 29th 1899
AGED 62 YEARS
"Blessed are the pure in heart
for they shall see God"
ALSO
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 18th 1902
AGED 53 YEARS
"Thanks be to God which giveth us the
Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ"
ALSO
VIOLET EUGENE HOLLINGS
BELOVED DAUGHTER
BORN 29th APRIL 1884
DIED 17th MARCH 1935
"Come unto me all ye that labour
and are heavy laden and I will
give you rest" St. Matt. 11 28
ALSO IRIS KATHLEEN HOLLINGS
BELOVED YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
BORN 10th APRIL 1894 DIED 22nd OCTOBER 1940
"He giveth his beloved sleep"

North Curb
ALSO ROSE LETITIA HOLLINGS BELOVED SECOND DAUGHTER BORN 13th APRIL 1876 DIED 11th JUNE 1944 (one line)
"I know that my redeemer liveth"

249. [25] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOSEPH COLLIS J. P.
WHO DIED 23rd AUGUST 1904
AGED 72 YEARS
AND OF EMILY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 14th JULY 1919
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER
LYDIA COLLIS
WHO DIED 30th DECEMBER 1939
AND MARY BOWEN COLLIS
WHO DIED 14th APRIL 1940

250. [26] Pedestal, red granite column and urn

West Side
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE
OF
SARAH ANN
FOR 40 YEARS THE BELOVED
WIFE OF
REI FRY
OF MALVERN LODGE, STROOD
WHO DIED JULY 2nd 1894
AGED 68 YEARS

North Side
IN
EVER LOVING
MEMORY
OF
REI FRY
DIED DECEMBER 16th
1897
AGED 66 YEARS
"Deeply Regretted"

ROW 3

251. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HARRY GEORGE DAKERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 24th OCTOBER 1913
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO MARGARET (PEGGY)
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 15th JANUARY 1912
AGED 7 ½ MONTHS
ALSO MOLLIE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
DIED 28th FEBRUARY 1942
AGED 29 YEARS
INTERRED AT TEDDINGTON

252. [2] Pedestals and cross

West Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES PICNOT
BORN 3rd MAY 1828
DIED 23rd JUNE 1908
ALSO OF JANE HIS WIFE
BORN 18th APRIL 1840
DIED 5th MARCH 1909
"At Rest"

South Side
ALSO ANNIE PICNOT
ELDEST DAUGHTER
DIED 11th SEPTEMBER 1923
AGED 57 YEARS

North Side
ERNEST PICNOT
DIED 5th APRIL 1923
AGED 50

253. [3] Granite pedestal and cross, large plot

West Side
WILLIAM COBBETT
BARKER
DIED OCT. 21st 1912
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO LUCY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUG. 25th 1929
AGED 81 YEARS

North Side
WILLIAM COBBETT
BARKER
WHO DIED
25th NOVEMBER 1944
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO EMILY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED
6th OCTOBER 1951

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Part 1 - Sections L and N - Initial burials 1883 to 1913

SECTION L (Rows west to east, graves north to south)

ROW 3

254. [ ] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILFRED JABEZ CROUCHER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
17th DECEMBER 1903
AGED 25 YEARS
"Had he asked us, well we know,
We should cry, "O, spare this blow",
Yea, with streaming tears should pray,
"Lord, we love him, let him stay",
But the Lord doth nought amiss,
And, since he hath ordered this,
We have nought to do but still
Rest in silence on his will"

ROW 4

255. [1] Small headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FRANCES COLLARD
DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1902 AGED 66
ALSO WILLIAM
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 21st 1905 aged 72
"Whether we live, or die, we are the Lord’s"

256. [2] Headstone

A LOVING MEMORIAL OF
JOSEPH NUTTER
OF ELLAND, YORKS
BORN JULY 10th 1837
FELL ASLEEP DEC. 17th 1902
"I have redeemed thee, I have called thee
by thy name, thou art mine"
ALSO JULIA ELVIRA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
FELL ASLEEP JANY. 28th 1936 AGED 89
"He hath made us accepted in the beloved"
CALEB WHITCHELO
BORN SEPTEMBER 30th 1808
DIED JUNE 1st 1881
SARAH WHITCHELO
BORN JUNE 5th 1810
DIED MARCH 14th 1907
"They joy before thee"

257. [3] Headstone and curbs, large plot

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
WILLIAM JAMES
BELOVED SON OF
JOHN EDWARD & SARAH RACHEL ELVY
DIED JANUARY 13th 1886
AGED 12 YEARS
"Safe in the arms of Jesus,
Yes, safe on his gentle breast"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN EDWARD ELVY
DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1907
IN HIS 62nd YEAR
"With Christ, which is far better"
ALSO THE ABOVE
SARAH RACHEL ELVY
DIED DECEMBER 6th 1913
AGED 67 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO
AMY FRANCES ELVY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 20th FEBRUARY 1932
AGED 59 YEARS
"Christ thy Light"
ALSO RACHEL SARAH
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th JANUARY 1938 AGED 69 YEARS
"At Rest"

East Curb
ALSO ALBERT THOMAS ELVY SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1943 AGED 64 YEARS (one line)
ALSO ROBERT GEORGE ABRAHAM WHO DIED 5th OCTOBER 1952 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN FLORENCE WIFE OF ROBERT ABRAHAM WHO FELL ASLEEP ON 30th JAN 1959 AGED 82 YEARS (one line)

ROW 5

258. [ ] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM TABRET BOURNE
WHO DIED JUNE 6th 1908
IN HIS 76th YEAR
ALSO ADA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALBERT T. P. ADAMS
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 8th 1916
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM TABRET BOURNE
WHO DIED MARCH 23rd 1923
AGED 86 YEARS
"At Rest"

ROW 6

259. [ ] Curbs

North Side
SARAH ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS FINER WHO PASSED AWAY THE 15th OF APRIL 1913 AGED 73 R.I.P. (one line)

South Side
ALSO OF THOMAS FINER FORMERLY OF TENDRING, ESSEX WHO DIED 5th DEC. 1916 AGED 79 YEARS (one line)

SECTION N (Rows east to west, graves south to north)

ROW 1

260. [ ] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
REVD. JOHN TONKIN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST 8th OCTOBER 1903
AGED 55 YEARS
"He was a burning and a shining light"
ALSO OF
ANNIE ELIZABETH TONKIN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
JANUARY 22nd 1919 AGED 73 YEARS
"Until the day breaks"
ALSO OF
JOHN GAUVAIN
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th JANUARY 1893
AGED 19 YEARS
"With Christ which is far better"
ALSO OF
ETHEL JANE SECOND DAUGHTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN CHRIST 14th JULY 1897
AGED 15 YEARS
"And there the weary be at rest"

ROW 2

261. [1] Headstone

"Though lost to sight to memory ever dear"
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
FREDERICK WILLIAM
THE BELOVED SON OF
JOHN AND SARAH WICKER
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
FEBRUARY 29th 1888
AGED 19 YEARS
"A sudden change in a moment fell,
I had no time to bid my friends farewell,
Think not this strange, death happens unto all,
This day was mine, tomorrow you may fall"
ALSO
JOHN WICKER
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 22nd 1902
AGED 80 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord"
ALSO THE ABOVE
SARAH WICKER
WHO DIED APRIL 17th 1908
AGED 82 YEARS

A BARGEMAN DROWNED - Kent Messenger, 10th March 1888
Mr. West H. Bell coroner for Rochester, on Thursday afternoon held an inquest at the Guildhall, on the body of a young bargeman named Frederick William Wicker, who was drowned on the previous day. It appears that deceased was mate of Messrs. Peters’ barge "John", of which his brother, Thos. Wicker its master. The barge was tacking down the river between Burham and Wouldham about five o’clock on Wednesday evening, and apparently deceased was caught by the main sail and knocked overboard. He disappeared at once, and life was extinct when his body was recovered. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death"

262. [2] Headstone, large plot

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
AMELIA ELIZABETH TOATES
DIED JULY 31st 1909
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK TOATES
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED APRIL 13th 1922
AGED 79 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS
ALSO MABEL AGNES (DAUGHTER)
DIED MAY 21st 1885
AGED 10 MONTHS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO J. A. LE COCQ
LATE JUDGE OF ALDERNEY
DIED 29th SEPTEMBER 1922
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO CATHERINE LE COCQ
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 25th DECEMBER 1923
AGED 90 YEARS
ALSO ALICE JANE ANN TOATES
DIED 1st JANorth 1970
AGED 88 YEARS

ROW 3

263. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
MARY ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN WICKER WHO DIED JANUARY 5th 1888
AGED 27 YEARS
"I will both lay me down in peace and sleep,
For thou Lord only makest me dwell in safety"
ALSO EMILY ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 12th 1888
AGED 9 MONTHS
ALSO ETHEL EMMA
DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND EMMA WICKER
WHO DIED MAY 23rd 1926
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO ALICE MARY WICKER
WHO DIED JULY 4th 1956
AGED 72 YEARS

264. [2] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
STANLEY JOHN
INFANT SON OF
JAMES WILLIAM AND MARIA NASH
BORN FEBY. 16th 1883
DIED SEPT. 10th 1883
ALSO WALTER HENRY
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 23rd 1901
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES WILLIAM NASH
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 8th 1926
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO MARIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1929
AGED 78 YEARS
"Her end was peace"

265. [3] Fallen headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH WATKINS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF FRANCIS BURNEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 10th 1904
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO FRANCIS BURNEY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 25th 1907
AGED 84 YEARS
"Sweet Rest"
ALSO ALICE MARY MOUNT
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 17th 1916
AGED 64 YEARS

ROW 5

266. [ ] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM TANSLEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP
28th SEPTEMBER 1901
AGED 70 YEARS
"To be with Christ which is far better"
"We loved her, yes no tongue can tell,
How much we loved her and how well,
God loved her too and thought it best,
To take her home with him to rest"
ALSO OF
WILLIAM TANSLEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP
16th JUNE 1911
AGED 87 YEARS
"Lie’s trials o’er,
Life’s journey done,
At last,
A Crown of Life well won"

ROW 6

267. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN BAKER
WHO DIED JULY 17th 1895
AGED 62 YEARS
"I know whom I have believed and am
persuaded that he is able to keep that
which I have committed unto him against
that day"
"We wept, ‘twas nature wept, but faith
can pierce beyond the gloom of death"
ALSO MATILDA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JULY 27th 1901
AGED 82 YEARS
"So he bringeth them to their desired haven"
ALSO CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED AUGUST 25th 1923
AGED 64 YEARS
INTERRED IN THIS CEMETERY

268. [2] Red granite coped, chains, large plot

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SAMUEL ALEXANDER
DIED JUNE 23rd 1890 AGED 48 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS SAMUEL ALEXANDER
AT REST 24th FEB. 1962 AGED 92 YEARS

North Side
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
REBECCA ALEXANDER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE LATE SAMUEL ALEXANDER
WHO PASSED AWAY THE 23rd OF JANUARY 1922 IN HER 78th YEAR
"Her end was peace"

East Side West Side
ALSO ALSO OF
ALICE R. A. WARD GEORGINA
DIED APRIL 1st 1891 ALEXANDER
AGED 2 ½ YEARS WHO DIED FEB. 22nd 1910
AGED 34 YEARS
"Sweet rest at last"

ROW 7

269. [ ] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM J. JARMY
OF STROOD
WHO DIED OCTOBER 15th 1903
AGED 46
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO
ELIZA ELIZABETH JARMY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1938
AGED 78
"At Rest"

ROW 8

270. [1] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES MIDDLETON
WHO DIED 12th APRIL 1892
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES MIDDLETON
WHO DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1906
AGED 75 YEARS
"His end was peace"
ALSO OF
MARY GEORGINA MIDDLETON
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY ON 22nd MARCH 1923
INTERRED IN THE ADJOINING GRAVE
"Beloved by all"

271. [2] Headstone and footstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES PIERSON
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 6th 1894
AGED 63 YEARS
"Her end was peace"
"Weep not for me I’m free from pain,
My earthly troubles o’er,
I hope to meet you all again,
On Canaan’s happy shore"
ALSO THE ABOVE
CHARLES PIERSON
WHO PASSED AWAY ON MAY 1st 1904
IN HIS 75th YEAR
"Peace, perfect Peace"

Footstone
[ ]
PIERSON
1894
PIERSON 1904

ROW 9

272. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDITH ANNIE
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
RICHARD AND HANNAH MASON
WHO DIED JUNE 17th 1906
AGED 17 YEARS
"To fall asleep is not to die,
To dwell with Christ is better life"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD MASON
WHO DIED JANUARY 21st 1923
AGED 79 YEARS
AND
HANNAH MASON
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1933
AGED 81 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"

273. [2] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA REYNOLDS
WIDOW OF EDMUND REYNOLDS
DIED AUGUST 25th 1897
AGED 84 YEARS

ROW 10

274. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIJAH
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
SARAH ANN BENTLEY
WHO DIED AUGUST 1st 1907
AGED 50 YEARS
"He suffered patiently and long
his hope was bright, his faith was strong,
our loss is great, we’ll not complain,
but hope in heaven to meet again"
ALSO THE ABOVE
SARAH ANN BENTLEY
WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1929
AGED 75 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead which die the
Lord, for they rest from their labours"

275. [2] Fallen small headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERICK THOMAS HEATH
SON OF GEORGE AND ANN HEATH
OF CRAYFORD, KENT
DIED AT STROOD 26th JULY 1896 AGED 44
"A servant of Jesus Christ
and
a brother beloved"

276. [3] Curbs

South Side
OUR DEAR FATHER HENRY MARTIN WHO DIED JULY 19th 1896 AGED 63 YEARS

North Side
ALSO OUR DEAR MOTHER ANN MARTIN WHO DIED MARCH 21st 1901 AGED 62 YEARS

277. [4] Fallen headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES BOOSEY
[WHO] DIED 19th [ ]
AGED 64 YEARS
"[I] know that my redee[mer liveth]"
ALSO ROSE EMMA
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANY. 14th 1897
AGED 37 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"
ALSO EMMA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPT. 3rd 1915
AGED 82 YEARS

278. [5] Curbs

South Side
HENRIETTA PARKER DIED MARCH 16th 190[ ] AGED [ ] YEARS

North Side
ALSO EDWARD PARKER DIED 24th JANUARY 1896 AGED 14? Or 44? YEARS

279. [6] Pedestals and cross

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD HINGE GOLDING
WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 7th 1905
AGED 73 YEARS
"Over the river faces I see,
Fair as the morning looking for me,
Free from their sorrow, grief and despair,
Waiting and watching patiently there"

South Side
ALSO
PHOEBE GOLDING
WHO DIED 20th OCTR. 1929
AGED 87 YEARS

ROW 11

280. [1] Curbs

South Side
IN MEMORY OF ELIZA WIFE OF EDWARD LEIGH WHO DIED AUGUST 6th 1899 AGED 41 YEARS

North Side
ALSO EDITH 2nd DAUGHTER OF ELIZA LEIGH WHO DIED OCTOBER 28th 1912 AGED 16 YEARS

281. [2] Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ROSE ANN CARTER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST OCTOBER 22nd 1896
AGED 28 YEARS
"Forever with the Lord!
Amen, so let it be"
ALSO OF HER PARENTS
JOSEPH WILSON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 16th 1920
AGED 85
AND ANN WILSON
WHO DIED MAY 25th 1928
AGED 92
"At Rest"

282. [3] Small headstone and curbs

South Curb
EMMA CONWAY FELL ASLEEP 4th MARCH 1906

Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RANDOLPH WILLIAM ELDRIDGE
FELL ASLEEP 21st DECEMBER 1957
AGED 77 YEARS

ROW 13

283. [1] Pedestals and cross

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN KILLICK
WHO FELL ASLEEP
19th MAY 1909
AGED 93 YEARS

North Side
WILLIAM KENNARD
DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1931
AGED 67 YEARS

South Side
ALSO
JANE ELIZABETH KENNARD
DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 74 YEARS

284. [2] Curbs

South Side
ANGELA WIFE OF GEORGE WILLIAM AKHURST WHO DIED MAY 8th ? 1906 AGED 28? YEARS

North Side
ALSO OF GEORGE FREDERICK THEIR SON WHO FELL ASLEEP OCTOBER 1st 1906 AGED 5? MONTHS (one line)

ROW 14

285. [1] Curbs

North Side
REUBEN J. VAUGHAN WHO DIED 30th MARCH 1912 AGED 25 YEARS

South Side
ALSO HIS SON HENRY R. W. VAUGHAN WHO DIED 10th NOV. 1941 IN HIS 30th YEAR

286. [2] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CATHERINE
BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM KELLEY
WHO DIED 24th MARCH 1899
AGED 60 YEARS
"Eternal rest give to her O Lord and
let perpetual light shine upon her,
may she rest in peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM KELLEY
WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1901
AGED 68 YEARS

ROW 15

287. [1] Headstone, with fine carving of three mast sailing ship

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES HENRY ELVY
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MAY 28th 1899
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO ALBERT BENJAMIN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT. 29th 1902
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO MARY ELLEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS JUNE 5th 1929
AGED 83 YEARS

288. [2] Fallen small headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FREDERICK W. CHROFTES
WHO DIED 3rd NOV. 1899 AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th ? MARCH 1941 AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO [ ]
[ Eroded ]

ROW 18

289. [1] Headstone and curbs, large plot

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR SON
HENRY ISAAC LONDON
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED THROUGH
FALLING FROM HIS BARGE IN THE SURREY
COMMERCIAL DOCKS NOVEMBER 3rd 1902
AGED 21 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN
BELOVED WIFE OF
FREDERICK LONDON
AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 4th JUNE 1923
AGED 67 YEARS
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"
ALSO THE ABOVE
FREDERICK LONDON
WHO DIED 29th JULY 1938
AGED 81 YEARS
"Called up higher"

North Curb
ALSO BEATRICE BERTHA KNIGHT DAUGHTER DIED 7th MARCH 1976 AGED 89 YEARS

South Curb
ALSO GEORGE KNIGHT SON IN LAW DIED 25th JUNE 1969 AGED 82 YEARS

290. [2] Headstone

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS WINTER
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
CHARLOTTE WINTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
DECR. 12th 1911
AGED 57 YEARS
"More than Conqueror"

291. [3] Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM AMOS DIED JAN 10th 1902 AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA E. AMOS HIS BELOVED WIFE DIED JULY 5th 1927 AGED 81 YEARS

North Side
AND ELIAS H. BOAKES SON DIED FEB. 4th 1911 AGED 40 YEARS

ROW 19

292. [1] Curbs

South Side
MARTHA JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES THOMAS COOMBER WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1902 AGED 63 YEARS (one line)

North Side
ALSO ESTHER JANE WAKEHAM WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 21st 1906 AGED 33 YEARS

293. [2] Curbs

South Side
JOHN BURT FLISHER
DIED MARCH 16th 1907 AGED 44

North Side
MARY ANN FLISHER
DIED AUG. 19th 1935 AGED 76

East Side
MINNIE FLISHER
DIED OCTOBER 6th 1972 AGED 83

MONUMENTS FROM ST. NICHOLAS CHURCHYARD
Three ledger stones, a broken headstone and a panel from a classical chest tomb, lying near the
north wall at the North East corner of Section North

294. [1] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[JOS]EPH SON OF
[JAMES AND] SARAH ANN [BROWN?]
[WHO DIED] ON THE 20th DAY OF OCTOBER [    ]
AGED 8 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
[JOSE]PH, JABEZ, JOSIAH
WHO DIED IN THEIR IN[FANCY]
[ALSO THE] ABOVE JAMES BROWN
[WHO DIED] ON THE 7th DAY OF [    ]
AGED 50 YEARS
[    ]
ALSO JOHN BROWN
SON OF THE ABOVE
JAMES AND SARAH ANN BRO[WN]
WHO DIED JUNE 10th ? 1873 AGED 39 YEARS

295. [2] Ledger

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY A[NN?]
WIFE OF SAMUEL DAY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 2[ ]
AGED 33 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead which die [in the Lord]
ALSO SAMUEL SON OF [THE ABOVE?]
WHO DIED 16th AUG[UST] [ ]
AGED 10 Y[EARS]

296. [3] Broken headstone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SON OF
JOHN AND FRANCES LANGFORD
OF STROOD WHO DEP[A]RTED THIS [LIFE]
ON THE 2nd DAY OF FEBRUARY [ ]
AGED 12 YEARS
ALSO JOHN LA[NGFORD]
WHO DEPARTED [THIS LIFE]
ON THE 19th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1848
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO ANN LANGFORD WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 16th DAY OF OCTOBER 1857
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES LANGFORD WIFE OF
JOHN LANGFORD OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th DAY OF JANUARY 1864?
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO JOHN LANGFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 10th DAY OF OCTOBER [ ]
[ ]

297. [4] Ledger

Eroded except for:
LILLEY and 1864

298. [5] Panel from a classical chest tomb; other structural fragments nearby.

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
JANE WIFE OF
EDWARD NASH
LATE OF STROOD PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 4th OF APRIL 1832
AGED 63 YEARS
HAVING LEFT 4 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS
AND A DISCONSOLATE HUSBAND TO
LAMENT THE LOSS OF A LOVING MOTHER
AND AFFECTIONATE WIFE
"Grieve not dear friends, from tears refrain,
I hope your loss will be my gain,
It is God’s will, he thought it best,
To take me from this World to rest"

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SECTION A

ROW 1

299. [ ] Headstone and coped stone, eroded

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
STEPHEN HENRY LAWRENCE
LATE OF STROOD, KENT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th? DAY OF MAY 1888?
AGED [78?] YEARS

ROW 6

300. [1] Fallen headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN COLVER
WHO DIED JULY 11th 1906
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO
EMMA FRANCES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1907
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO
FANNY MARIA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1885
AGED 29 YEARS

301. [2] Curbs

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER SARAH JANE CRONK
WHO DIED JANUARY 3rd 1909 AGED 70 YEARS

South Side
ALSO DEAR FATHER GEORGE CRONK WHO DIED MARCH 16th 1927 AGED 84 YEARS

East Side
ALSO HARRY (SON)
DIED JUNE 28th 1937
AGED 65 YEARS

ROW 9

302. [ ] Headstone

[    ]
REINA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
NATHANIEL DIGHT[ON]
[WHO DIED] NOVEMBER 14th [    ]
[AGED] 46 YEARS
[    ]
[ALSO]
BARONETHA DIGHTON
WHO DIED MARCH 1st ? 1911?
AGED 67? YEARS

ROW 1

303. [ ] Pedestal and fallen cross

IN
MEMORY OF
THOMAS WILLIAM
INFANT SON OF
THOMAS AND JULIA MITCHELL
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 8th 1884
[

ROW 6

304. [ ] Fallen headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM POWELS
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF SUSAN SANKEY
WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1905
AGED 49 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
SUSAN OLIVE SANKEY
WHO DIED 29th NOVEMBER 1947
AGED 92 YEARS

ROW 8

305. [ ] Book" tablet and curbs

Curbs
South Side
MY DEAR WIFE CECILIA MIRIAM WATERS WHO DIED 4th MARCH 1928 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ARTHUR ERNEST WATERS WHO DIED 28th FEB. 1940 AGED 78 YEARS

North Side
ALSO WILLIAM H. WATERS WHO WAS DROWNED AT SEA 15th JAN 1905 IN HIS 16th YEAR

Tablet
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF
G.J. TUTON
WHO DIED
26th OCT. 1966
AGED 73 YEARS

SECTION C

ROW 6

306. [ ] Pedestals and cross

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MABEL YOUNGEST CHILD OF
CHARLES & SOPHIA BROOKER
WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 11th 1900
AGED 13 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS
ALSO
LILY SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 29th 1907
AGED 28 YEARS
"Peace, perfect Peace"

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES BROOKER
WHO DIED JULY 16th 1930
IN HIS 80th YEAR
ALSO SOPHIA BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES BROOKER
WHO DIED 10th JANUARY 1946
AGED 90 YEARS

ROW 4

307. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE FEARN
[WHO] DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1901
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
ALFRED SON OF THE ABOVE
[WHO] DIED APRIL 1st 1898
AGED 34 YEARS
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear"
[ALSO] CLARISSA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
GEORGE FEARN
[WHO DIED] MARCH 17th 1908
AGED 74 YEARS

308. [2] Small headstone and curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MAHALA FEARN
WHO FELL ASLEEP 24th MARCH 1932
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO WALTER HERBERT FEARN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th MARCH 1954

North Curb
ALSO DAUGHTER ALICE (DOLLY) FEARN DIED MAR. 3rd 1925 AGED 23 YEARS

South Side
ALSO SON RICHARD WALTER FEARN DIED OCT. 17th 1906 AGED 18 YEARS

309. [3] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLOTTE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED HOLDER
DIED 16th? MARCH 1898
AGED 58 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO
ALFRED HOLDER
DIED 1st? NOV. 1911
AGED 76? YEARS

SECTION H J K

ROW 1

310. [ ] Derelict pedestals and fallen cross

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
AMBROSE EDWARD CASH
BELOVED HUSBAND OF ANN CASH
DIED JANUARY 8th 1899
AGED 42 YEARS
"Rest in the Lord"

311. [ ] NO. 11

West Side
ALSO WILLIAM, SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 28th 1899
AGED 45 YEARS

South Side
ALSO EDWARD JAMES DAY
THIRD SON
DIED 28th JULY 1912
AGED 50 YEARS
INTERRED AT HALLING CEMETERY

North Side
ALSO JOHN HENRY DAY
YOUNGEST SON
DIED 23rd DEC. 1928
AGED 64 YEARS

312. [ ] NO.12

North Side
ALSO GEORGE GAMON SON OF
JOHN WILLIAM & MARY ANN HUGGETT
WHO DIED OCTOBER 24th 1890
AGED 1 YEAR & 8 MONTHS
"Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"

SECTION N

ROW 6

313. [1] Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS
THE BELOVED AND ONLY SON OF
THOMAS AND NAOMI BAITUP
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
IN THE RIVER MEDWAY
JULY 25th 1890
AGED 18 YEARS
"Thy will be done"

ROW 15

314. [2] Curbs

East Side
IN DEAR MEMORY OF ISAAC STAPLETON DIED AUGUST 16th 1900 AGED 78
"Lord remember me when thou cometh into thy Kingdom"

North Side
PRISCILLA STAPLETON DIED JULY 22nd 1908 AGED 83 YEARS

ROW 2

315. [ ] Headstone, with Celtic cross

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JULIA
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN ALEXANDER WRIGHT
WHO DIED JULY 18th 1917 AGED 59 YEARS
"Peace after Pain"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN ALEXANDER WRIGHT
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1918 AGED 60 YEARS
"After Death - Reunion"
ALSO ETHEL BEATRICE
SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN A. AND JULIA WRIGHT
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 27th 1896 AGED 14 YEARS
ALSO HORACE CHARLES INFANT SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 16th 1890 AGED 10 MONTHS

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SECTION A

ALLEN see DENHAM

316. "Boulder" (Row 11)

TO THE VERY DEAR MEMORY OF
A SOUL SO BEAUTIFUL
MAUD MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
FREDERICK J. BAKER
WHO PASSED ON
DECEMBER 26th 1927
AGED 59 YEARS

317. Headstone (Row 6)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM RAINSFORD
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ELIZA BAVIN
WHO DIED MAY 19th 1915
AGED 48 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO
FREDERICK WILLIAM BAVIN
2nd SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1917
AGED 20 YEARS
"His bright smile filled our home with gladness"
AND THE ABOVE
ELIZA BAVIN
WHO DIED JUNE 27th 1947
AGED 77 YEARS

318. Small Headstone (Row 10)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT BENTLEY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ADA EMMELINE BENTLEY
WHO DIED 5th JANUARY 1923
AGED 34 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ADA EMMELINE
WHO DIED 11th JUNE 1946
AGED 53 YEARS
"Re-united"

319. Headstone and Curbs (Row 7)

Headstone
"Peace"
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
LOUISA BOURNE
WHO DIED JANUARY 8th 1935
AGED 73 YEARS
AND OF HER HUSBAND
CHARLES ROBERT
WHO DIED FEB. 11th 1935
AGED 74 YEARS

South Curb
ALSO DAISY BOURNE WHO DIED DEC. 1926 AGED 36 YEARS
North Curb

ALSO ALICE ADELAIDE PHIPP WHO DIED JUNE 5th 1934 AGED 45 YEARS

320. Curbs (Row 8)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF NELLIE CHIVERS WHO DIED FEBRUARY 8th 1919 AGED 23 YEARS

South Side
ALSO ALBERT CHIVERS WHO DIED MAY 28th 1952 AGED 61 YEARS

321. Headstone (Row 7)

IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALBERT EDWARD CLARK
WHO PASSED AWAY 27th MAY 1926
AGED 55 YEARS
"All tears are vain, I cannot now recall thee,
Gone is thy loving voice, thy kindly face,
Gone from the home, where I so dearly loved thee,
Where none can ever fill the vacant place"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALBERT EDWARD CLARK
WHO PASSED AWAY 23rd DECEMBER 1947
AGED 81 YEARS

322. Headstone (Row 11)

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE AGNES
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WALTER COAST
WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 16th 1919
AGED 69 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WALTER COAST
WHO PASSED AWAY AUGUST 26th 1924
AGED 77 YEARS
"Not now but in the coming years,
It may be in the better land,
We'll read the meaning of our tears,
And then, sometime we'll understand"

323. Fallen Headstone (Row 9)

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WINIFRED ENA
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
ALFRED J. AND MINNIE F. CONWAY
WHO FELL ASLEEP SEPTEMBER 30th 1922
AGED 10 YEARS
"Our darling, but God's also, and he took her"
ALSO ALFRED JOHN CONWAY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MINNIE CONWAY
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 10th 1925
AGED 70 YEARS
"Thy will be done"
ALSO THE ABOVE
MINNIE FLORA CONWAY
WHO DIED NOV. 22nd 1928 AGED 53 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

324. Curbs (Row 6)

North Side
ALFRED COX DIED 5th MAR. 1919 AGED 56

South Side
MARY ANN COX DIED 5th JUNE 1925 AGED 62

DANIELS see HALLUMS

325. Low Headstone (Row 7)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SAMUEL D. DENHAM
DIED 9th APRIL 1919 AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE SUSANNAH M. DENHAM
DIED 3rd JUNE 1942 AGED 91 YEARS
ALSO JANET W.
WIFE OF ALBERT H. ALLEN
DIED 23rd MARCH 1945 AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE ALBERT HENRY ALLEN
DIED 7th MARCH 1947 AGED 70 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

326. Headstone and Curbs (Row 8)

Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
SUSANNAH ELLIOTT
WHO DIED 19th OCT. 1930
AGED 67 YEARS
"God the help of the helpless saw his
pain and gave him peace"
ALSO SUSANNAH CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT
WHO FELL ASLEEP 1st OCTOBER 1959
AGED 90 YEARS
"Sweet the sleep she so much needed"

South Curb
WILLIAM ELLIOTT WHO DIED 21st DEC. 1920 AGED 89 YEARS

North Curb
ALSO ELLEN ELLIOTT WHO DIED 1st JUNE 1921 AGED 88 YEARS

327. C.W.G.C. and Curbs (Row 11)

1806 L.CPL.
T. W. FASSUM
ROYAL ENGINEERS
15th JULY 1915 AGE 38

South Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM FASSUM WHO DIED 15th JULY 1915 AGED 38 YEARS

North Curb
ALSO OF HIS WIFE ROSINA ELIZABETH FASSUM WHO DIED 7th FEBY. 1924 AGED 46 YEARS

328. Headstone (Row 5)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD OWERS FORSHEW
WHO DIED 12th FEBRUARY 1915
AGED 35 YEARS

329. Fallen Headstone (Row 10)

IN MEMORY OF
ERNEST J. FRID DIED 4th MARCH 1926 AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO BERTHA HIS WIFE
DIED 11th DEC. 1939 AGED 47 YEARS
"Loved by all"

330. Fallen Headstone (Row 11)

"Peace"
IN
TREASURED MEMORY OF
JOHN FRID WHO PASSED AWAY AUGUST 8th 1926
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
HARRIET FRID
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS SUDDENLY CALLED TO REST
OCTOBER 28th 1931
AGED 73 YEARS
"How we miss them, none can tell"

331. Curbs (Row 3)

North Side
SOPHIA ANN GREGORY DIED 26th MARCH 1916 AGED 71 YEARS

South Side
WILLIAM HENRY SUTTON GREGORY DIED 17th JULY 1931 AGED 68 YEARS

332. Two Tablets (Row 3)

Larger Tablet
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE HALLUMS
1850-1906
EMILY JARVIS
1833-1922
GEORGE WILLIAM HALLUMS
1903-1966
ELLEN DANIELS
1868-1963

Smaller Tablet
ALFRED NICHOLS
HALLUMS
AT REST 16th SEPT. 1971
AGED 71 YEARS
AND HIS WIFE
PHILADELPHIA
17.11.01-17.6. 92.
"Re-united"

333. Fallen Headstone (Row 11)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ETHEL HILLS
WHO PASSED AWAY 4th MAY 1925
AGED 34 YEARS

334. Headstone (Row 9)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN ROBERT HONEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP 17th MAY 1921
AGED 68 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO LOUISA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
2nd JAN. 1946
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 26th SEPTEMBER 1962
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO ETHEL ROSE
THEIR YOUNGER DAUGHTER
REUNITED 15th JANUARY 1963
AGED 72 YEARS

335. Granite Pedestals, with Cross and Pot Holder (Row 7)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CORP. ALBERT HOWES
R. W. KENT REGT.
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
OCT. 19th 1917 IN HIS 21st YEAR
"For his Country's Sake"
ALSO ALBERT EDWARD HOWES
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 13th 1926
AGED 52 YEARS
"At Rest"

Pot Holder
ALSO
ANNIE ELVERINA
WIFE OF ABOVE
SUDDENLY CALLED HOME
APRIL 9th 1939 AGED 64

336. Curbs (Row 6)

North Side
CHARLES THOMAS JARRETT WHO DIED 18th MAY 1922 AGED 58 YEARS

South Side
ALSO ESTHER WHO DIED 3rd NOV. 1918 AGED 55 YEARS

JARVIS see HALLUMS

337. Fallen Headstone (Row 6)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JONATHAN WATSON
JOHNSON
WHO DIED 29th JUNE 1924
AGED 47 YEARS
"Rest, Sweetly Rest"
ALSO WINIFRED MAY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 30th SEPT. 1944
AGED 53 YEARS

338. Flat Tablet (Row 9)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM LAMB
WHO DIED 27th NOV. 1927 AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO PHOEBE LAMB
WHO DIED 6th AUG. 1932 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO OUR BELOVED MOTHER
EDITH REDDINGTON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th AUG. 1969 AGED 84 YEARS
"At Rest"

339. Curbs (Row 8)

South Side
HARRIETT LEMON WHO DIED 9th FEB. 1928 AGED 51 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ALBERT LEMON WHO DIED 22nd SEPT. 1935 AGED 63 YEARS

340. Derelict Curbs (Row 8)

JOHN LONG DIED 17th OCTOBER 1929
AGED 78 YEARS

AMY LONG DIED 29th AUGUST 1930
AGED 77 YEARS

WILLIAM LONG DIED 5th OCTOBER 1939
AGED 56 YEARS

341. Curbs (Row 11)

FRANCES ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN JAMES LUCHFORD WHO DIED AUGUST 17th 1915 AGED 31 YEARS (one line)

342. Curbs (Row 8)

South Side
FREDERICK FELIX IZABY MANNEUCH WHO DIED 23rd AUGUST 1917 AGED 54 YEARS

North Side
ALSO LETITIA ELIZA ANN HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO DIED 27th MAY AGED 63 YEARS

343. Headstone (Row 3)

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
CHRISTINA Mc INTYRE MAUNDER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
FREDERIC CHARLES MAUNDER
DIED 17th DECEMBER 1916
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
FREDERIC CHARLES MAUNDER
DIED 20th MAY 1920
AGED 62 YEARS
"Sleep"

344. Curbs (Row 11)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OLIVE ANNIE MONGER WHO DIED 25th JAN. 1924

345. Fallen Headstone (Row 9)

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
EMMA OSBORNE
WHO DIED 28th JULY 1920
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO JAMES WILLIAM OSBORNE
LATE INSPECTOR OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER POLICE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th JANUARY 1937
AGED 90 YEARS
"Reunited"

346. Headstone (Row 8)

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOSEPH PENFOLD
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH THE 23rd 1919
AGED 54 YEARS
"Good was his heart, and in friendship sound,
Patient in pain and loved by all around,
His pains are o'er, his griefs for ever done,
A life of everlasting joy, he's now begun"
ALSO HIS WIFE
LYDIA PENFOLD
WHO FELL ASLEEP NOVEMBER 30th 1946
IN HER 82nd YEAR
"We miss you when the morning dawns,
We miss you when the night returns,
We miss you here, we miss you there,
Dear mother we miss you everywhere"

PHIPP see BOURNE

REDDINGTON see LAMB

347. Curbs (Row 11)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY RENDLE WHO PASSED OVER 14th FEBRUARY 1923 AGED 77 YEARS

ALSO CHARLES WEST RENDLE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED OVER 13th MAY 1930 AGED 91 YEARS (one line)

348. Curbs (Row 5)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY THOMAS REYNOLDS DIED JULY 18th 1917 AGED 64 YEARS

ALSO ELIZA ANN WIDOW OF THE ABOVE DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1920 AGED 65 YEARS

349. Pedestal, Rock, Cross and Anchor (Row 7)

East Side
"Love Divine"
IN MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND
ALFRED RICHARDSON
WHO FELL ASLEEP AUG. 30th 1923 AGED 49
"Forever in our thoughts"
ALSO HIS WIFE JULIA ALICE
WHO FELL ASLEEP DEC. 6th 1947 AGED 72 YEARS

South Side
ALSO
ERNEST EDWARD TIMBY
AT REST 6th DEC. 1964
AGED 64 YEARS

North Side
ALSO
IVY EDITH LEAH TIMBY
AT REST 30th MARCH 1967
AGED 66 YEARS

350. Curbs (Row 6)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS SANKEY WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1920 AGED 58 YEARS

351. Low Headstone (Row 9)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
EDWARD SUMMERS
WHO DIED 27th SEPTEMBER 1927 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO LEONARD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th AUGUST 1950 AGED 48 YEARS
"Passed their sufferings,
Passed their pain,
Cease to weep,
For tears are vain
Cast the tumult of thy breast,
Those who suffered are at rest"

TIMBY see RICHARDSON

352. Low Headstone (Row 3)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FLORENCE TUCKER
DIED APRIL 5th 1918 AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK TUCKER
DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1937 AGED 75 YEARS
"Until we meet again"

353. Derelict Curbs (Row 10)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN VAUGHAN WHO DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1925 AGED 69 YEARS

South Side
ALSO HIS WIFE ALICE JANE VAUGHAN WHO DIED 6th FEBRUARY 1929 AGED 71 YEARS

354. Pedestal and Celtic Cross (Row 2)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN WEST
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 11th 1923
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO OF
ELLEN MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED AUGUST 12th 1924
AGED 82 YEARS
"The souls of the righteous are in
the hand of God"

355. Pedestal and Cross (Row 1)

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
GEORGE HENRY
WISE
DIED 6th JULY 1923
AGED 63 YEARS
"The gift of God is eternal life"

North Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE
LILY WISE
DIED 11th MARCH 1940
AGED 71 YEARS

356. Curbs (Row 9)

South Side
ELIZABETH ANN WRIGHT WHO DIED DECEMBER 12th 1922 AGED 69 YEARS

North Side
AND ALEXANDER GEORGE WRIGHT WHO DIED DECEMBER 28th 1924 AGED 77 YEARS

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SECTION B

357. Red Granite Headstone (Row5)

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
KATE
THE DEVOTED WIFE OF
EDWARD J. ANDERSON
WHO DIED 8th DEC. 1924
AGED 41 YEARS
"She suffered patiently and long,
Her hope was bright, her faith was strong,
The peace of Jesus filled her breast,
And in his arms she sank to rest"

358. Curbs (Row 8)

South Side
ALICE BAKER DIED 4th FEB. 1921 AGED 48 YEARS

North Side
ALSO MARY ANN FOOKS DIED 14th JULY 1939 AGED 95 YEARS

359. Derelict Curbs (Row 5)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND WILLIAM HENRY BAKER
DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1914 AGED 45 YEARS

360. C.W.G.C Headstone (Row 2)

G/16039 PRIVATE
J. E. BARROWS
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
25th FEBRUARY 1919 AGE 43

361. Curbs (Row 6)

North Side
ELIZABETH MAY BENNETT WHO DIED DEC. 16th 1921 AGED 66

South Side
EDMUND GEORGE BENNETT WHO DIED MAY 12th 1933 AGED 76

362a. Curbs (Row 5)

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK CHARLES BLACKMAN WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1918 AGED 52 YEARS (one line)

North Side
ALSO ALICE SARAH HIS WIFE REUNITED MAY 25th 1962 AGED 89 YEARS

362b. Curbs (Row 1)

MY DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND JOSEPH HENRY BLADEN WHO DIED 22nd NOVEMBER 1915 AGED 51 YEARS (one line)

363. Curbs (Row1)

East Side
HORACE JOHN BROOKER WHO DIED 17th MARCH 1916 AGED 50 YEARS

South Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE AMY ELIZABETH WHO DIED DEC. 31st 1928 AGED 63 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

364. Voluted Headstone (Row 6)

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DARLING HUSBAND
HENRY JOHN BURNETT
BATTERY SERGT. MAJOR R.G.A.
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION
NEAR CAMBRAI, FRANCE 8th OCT. 1918
AGED 30 YEARS
LAID TO REST AT ANNEUX
"O valiant heart,who to your
Glory came,
Through dust of conflict and
Through battle flame,
Tranquil you lie your knightly
Virtue proved,
Your memory hallowed in the
Hearts you loved"

365. C.W.G.C. Headstone (Row 3)

G/ 4930 PRIVATE
W. G. CLIBBON
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
24th OCTOBER 1918 AGE 33
"Where fame and glory lead"

366. Curbs (Row 7)

South Side
CLARA COOMBER WHO DIED 15th JUNE 1921 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1931 AGED 86 YEARS

North Side
ALSO JANE THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1968 AGED 87 YEARS

367 Pedestals and Cross (Row 2)

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE HENRY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ELLEN SOPHIA COSSEY
WHO PASSED AWAY 10th JANUARY 1921
IN HIS 55th YEAR
"Good was his heart and in friendship sound,
Patient in pain and loved by all around"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ELLEN SOPHIA COSSEY
WHO PASSED AWAY 21st OCTOBER 1934
IN HER 67th YEAR

368. Curbs (Row 6)

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH MAUD CROWHURST WHO DIED JAN. 14th 1925 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO FRED, YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUG. 12th 1930 AGED 22 YEARS

369. Red Granite Curbs (Row 7)

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MUM & DAD

North Side
G. G. CURLING E. CURLING
31.3. 21 AGE 78 8. 2. 36 AGE 92

370. Small "Book" Tablet and Curbs (Row 6)

North Curb
JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM DAINES DIED NOV. 3rd 1914 AGED 75 YEARS

South Curb
ALSO FREDERICK WILLIAM DAINES DIED AUGUST 14th 1917 AGED 8 YEARS
VIOLET KATHLEEN CHRISTINA SPARKS DIED SEPT. 8th 1917 AGED 16 MONTHS

"Book" TabletIN
LOVING MEMORY
MY HUSBAND
ALBERT EDWARD
SPARKS
WHO PASSED AWAY
8th DEC. 1949
AGED 70 YEARSALSO
HIS BELOVED WIFE OF RUTH
WHO PASSED AWAY
21st OCT. 1957
AGED 75 YEARS
"Reunited"

372. Small Headstone (Row 5)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS OLIVER DAVIS
WHO DIED APRIL 11th 1924
AGED 74 YEARS
"To be with Christ which is far better"
ALSO HARRIETT DAVIS
WHO DIED MARCH 21st 1929
AGED 77 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

373. Curbs (Row 6)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM THOMAS LEONARD DAVIS PASSED AWAY MAY 8th 1918 AGED 42
"Peace, Perfect Peace" (one line)

South Side
CHARLES JESSE DAY DIED MARCH 3rd 1939 AGED 49 "At Rest"

East Side
ALSO SARAH KATE DAY DIED 5th MARCH 1953 AGED 76

DAY see DAVIS

374. Curbs (Row 2)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH ALFRED EKE DIED 21st APRIL 1918 AGED 60
AND HIS WIFE ROSA DIED DEC. 17th 1949 AGED 80

South Side
AND THEIR SON JOSEPH WALTER EKE
KILLED IN ACTION 28th NOV. 1917 AGED 22

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JULIET ROSA EKE
BORN 10-9-1900 DIED 8-12-1992

FOOKS see BAKER

FOSTER see LUCKHURST

375. Derelict Curbs (Row 8)

STELLA MARY, TWIN DAUGHTER OF C. H. & E. M. FRENCH WHO FELL ASLEEP 21st MARCH 1923 AGED 13 YEARS (one line)
ALSO OF HER TWIN SISTER SYBIL EDITH WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th MAY 1934 AGED 24 YEARS

376. Red Granite Curbs (Row 5)

West Side
IN MEMORY OF MY LOVING HUSBAND
JOHN GATES
WHO PASSED AWAY 4th JUNE 1925

East Side
AND HIS WIFE
MARTHA CLARA
WHO PASSED AWAY 9th APRIL 1945

377. Curbs (Row 4)

MY DEAR WIFE CARRY GERMANEY WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1918 AGED 32 YEARS

378. Fallen Headstone (Row 5)

IN MEMORY OF
RICHARD GOOD
WHO DIED 28th OCTOBER 1919
AGED 59 YEARS
"Mizpah"
ALSO EMMA JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 23rd APRIL 1941
AGED 78 YEARS
"Reunited"

379. Low Headstone (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD S. GOODRHAM
WHO DIED 22nd AUG. 1920
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO KATE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 19th JUNE 1943
AGED 63 YEARS

GORHAM see LUCKHURST

380. Curbs (Row 2)

North Side
ELIZABETH HAMMOND WHO DIED 29th SEPT. 1918 AGED 77 YEARS

South Side
GEORGE W. SILLETT WHO DIED 22nd SEPT. 1940? AGED 79 YEARS

381. Large Granite Pedestal and Cross (Row 8)

West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARGARET HARKER
WHO DIED JANUARY 21st 1919 AGED 74 YEARS
"Life's race well run,
Life's work well done,
Life's crown well won,
Then comes rest"
ALSO
THOMAS HARKER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
SUPERINTENDENT OF THIS CEMETERY
FOR 38 YEARS 1881– 1919
WHO DIED MAY 20th 1919 AGED 74 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

North Side
ALSO
GEORGE HENRY
HARKER
THE DEARLY BELOVED SON
WHO WAS DROWNED IN THE
ENGLISH CHANNEL
NOVEMBER 14th 1914
AGED 28 YEARS
"Their cheery ways and smiling faces,
are happy to recall,
They had a friendly word for each,
and died beloved by all"

382. Curbs (Row 4)

North Side
MARY ELIZABETH HINDS WHO DIED 18th AUGUST 1916 AGED 48 YEARS

South Side
JOSEPH WILLIAM HINDS WHO DIED 23rd JULY 1944 AGED 79 YEARS

383. Fallen Headstone (Row 1)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HORACE HOLLANDS
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
10th NOVEMBER 1920
AGED 49 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"

384. Curbs (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMMA FRANCES HOSMER AT REST 22nd OCT. 1918 AGED 76

385. Headstone (Row 4) [Missed from part one]

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE HURLOCK
DIED 26th OF OCTOBER 1893
AGED 9 YEARS
STEPHEN HURLOCK
DIED 26th SEPTEMBER 1919
AGED 75 YEARS
CHARLOTTE HURLOCK
DIED 21st MARCH 1944
AGED 90 YEARS

386. Headstone (Row 7)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN LOCKWOOD
KENWORTHY
DIED 19th FEB. 1924
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO REBECCA KENWORTHY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 18th FEB. 1927
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO
ELLEN KENWORTHY
BORN 1st MARCH 1866
DIED 20th AUGUST 1959
"At Rest"

387. Fallen Headstone and Curbs (Row 7)

Headstone
IN MEMORY OF
MARY
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE WIFE OF
WILLIAM KILLICK
WHO DIED 12th FEB. 1928
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM JOHN KILLICK
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd MARCH 1934
AGED 55 YEARS

North Curb
WILLIAM KILLICK DIED 19th DEC. 1925 AGED 80 YEARS

South Curb
AMELIA S. KILLICK, SISTER AGED 84 YEARS, WILLIAM KILLICK, FATHER AGED 92 YEARS

388. Curbs (Row 7)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARGERY A. KNOTT
DIED 12th OCTOBER 1921 AGED 47 YEARS

389. C.W.G.C. Headstone (Row 5)

153861 DRIVER
J. LAMBKIN
ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY
2nd FEBRUARY 1920 AGED 22

390. Derelict, Fallen Headstone and Curbs (Row 2)

Headstone
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE
DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ELIZABETH LETLEY
CALLED TO REST 23rd FEBRUARY 1936
AGED 77YEARS
"We loved him well, his memory shall not die,
Hope bids us on, we'll meet him bye and bye"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
ELIZABETH HANNAH LETLEY
WHO DIED 17th OCT. 1940 AGED 81 YEARS
"Reunited"

Curb
ALSO ERNEST THEIR SON
DIED 15th APRIL 1920
AGED 27 YEARS

391. Curbs (Row 2)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMBROSE LETLEY WHO DIED JANUARY 30th 1927 AGED 79 YEARS

392. Headstone and Curbs (Row 1)

Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR SON
JOSEPH HENRY LEWIS
WHO DIED JULY 9th 1932 AGED 31 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

Curb
JOSEPH HENRY DIED 1917 AGED 55 AND HARRIET LEWIS DIED 1938 AGED 78

393. Curbs and Tablet, Large Plot (Row 1)

North Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM LUCKHURST DIED DEC. 17th 1915 AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA LUCKHURST WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 14th 1949 AGED 73 YEARS (one line)

West Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF A DEAR WIFE AND MOTHER ANNA GORHAM DIED MAY 2nd 1915 AGED 69 YEARS (one line)

South Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FATHER ALFRED GORHAM DIED 26th APRIL 1921 AGED 75? YEARS "At Rest" (one line)

East Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWIN THOMAS FOSTER DIED JUNE 26th 1940 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO ALICE ELLEN FOSTER WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 17th JAN. 1956 AGED 72 YEARS

Tablet
IN MEMORY OF
MARY LUCKHURST
DIED
28th MAY 1985
AGED 82 YEARS

394. Curbs (Row 3)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF RHODA LOVIS MILLS
WHO DIED NOV. 30th 1921 AGED 17 YEARS

South Side
ALSO SIDNEY MILLS WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 7th 1940 AGED 58 YEARS

East Side
THE BELOVED HUSBAND
OF MARY MILLS

West Side
AND MARY CAROLINE MILLS
WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 9th 1950 AGED 67 YEARS
"Reunited"

395. "Book" Tablet (Row 5)

IN LOVING
MEMORY OF
JOHN
ROBERT
MUGGERIDGE
WHO DIED
11th JANUARY
1925 YEARS
AGED 74
YEARSALSO
OF HIS WIFE
LOUISE
WHO DIED
5th APRIL
1939
AGED 81
"United
in Death"
"At Rest"

396. Pedestals and Cross (Row 1)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM MUNDAY
WHO DIED 13th DECEMBER 1915
AGED 73 YEARS
"His end was Peace"
ALSO FANNY MUNDAY
DIED 6th DEC. 1926
AGED 79 YEARS
"At Rest"

397. Curbs (Row 5)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FATHER GEORGE PEARSON
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 23rd 1920 AGED 48 YEARS

South Side
AND OUR DEAR MOTHER MINNIE EMILY PEARSON
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 25th 1933 AGED 63 YEARS

398. Pedestals, Cross gone, and Heart Shaped Tablet (Row 3)

East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
VIOLET MAY PEMBLE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 1st SEPTEMBER 1916
IN HER 21st YEAR
ALSO
STANLEY BEACONSFIELD PEMBLE
WHO PASSED AWAY 27th NOVEMBER 1922
AGED 28 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

North Side
ALSO
GEORGE
THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF
M & L RING
FELL ASLEEP NOV. 1st 1925
AGED 2 YEARS
"He shall gather his lambs"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
LENNIE
THE DEARLY BELOVED CHILD OF
M & L RING
WHO FELL ASLEEP
AUG. 8th ? 1918
AGED 1 YEAR

RING see PEMBLE

399. Granite Curbs (Row 7)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MATILDA WIFE OF ALFRED J. J. ROBBINS WHO DIED 30th JULY 1916 AGED 52 YEARS

400. Curbs (Row 3)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY SOPHIE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS HENRY ROE BORN 15th FEBRUARY 1860 DIED 7th APRIL 1914 (one line)
ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS HENRY ROE WHO DIED 26th AUGUST 1930 AGED 76 YEARS

South Side
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY, ELDEST SON KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE, JULY 1st 1916 AGED 26 YEARS (one line)
ALSO LEONARD ARTHUR ROE BORN 14th MARCH 1893 DIED 6th NOVEMBER 1918, YOUNGEST SON

401. Flat Tablet (Row 3)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
POLLY
WHO PASSED AWAY 10th JULY 1919 AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN ROGERS
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD
3rd AUGUST 1954 AGED 66 YEARS
DEVOTED WIFE AND LOVING MOTHER
SADLY MISSED
ALSO A DEVOTED HUSBAND AND LOVING FATHER
PERCY ROGERS
FELL ASLEEP IN HIS 90th YEAR 29th MARCH 1969

402. Fallen Headstone (Row 8)

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
LOUISA
THE DEVOTED WIFE OF
FRANK ROSE
WHOM GOD CALLED TO REST
29th NOVEMBER 1924
AGED 72 YEARS
"The Golden Gates were open,
The Saviour's voice said, "Come",
And so life's journey ended,
She reached the Heavenly home"
ALSO THE ABOVE
FRANK ROSE
WHO PASSED AWAY 4th JUNE 1933
IN HIS 77th YEAR
PTE. STANLEY ROSE M. M.
7th BATT. R.W.KENT RGT.
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN
ACTION IN FRANCE 14th JULY 1918
AGED 29 YEARS

403. Pedestals and Cross (Row 8)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY
BELOVED WIFE OF
J. E. SHORE
BORN 11th SEPT. 1855
DIED 2nd DEC. 1928
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JOSEPH EDWARD SHORE
BORN 25th JULY 1858
DIED 25th MARCH 1943

SILLETT see HAMMOND

404. Flat Tablet (Row 3)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
FANNY SLATER
DIED 13. 3. 1915 AGED 32 YEARS
AND OF OUR DEAR FATHER
ALBERT E. SLATER
DIED 13. 5. 1955 AGED 73 YEARS
"Together Again"

405. Red Granite Cruciform Coped (Row 5)

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROSETTA ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE THOMAS SMITH
WHO PASSED AWAY 4th SEPT. 1928
"The Strife is O'er, the Battle Won"

North Side
ALSO GEORGE THOMAS
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ROSETTA ANN SMITH
WHO PASSED AWAY 13th JAN. 1932
"Re-united"

SPARKS see DAINES

406. Curbs (Row 6)

South Side
GEORGE HENRY STARK WHO DIED 10th MARCH 1922 AGED 60 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN STARK WHO DIED 26th DECEMBER 1946 AGED 83 YEARS

407. Curbs (Row 2)

North Side
AUGUSTUS STEWART WHO DIED 26th DEC. 1917 AGED 76 YEARS

South Side
ALSO JANE ISABELLA HIS WIFE WHO DIED 27th MAY 1935 AGED 89 YEARS

408. Derelict Curbs (Row 8)

South Side
LEONARD GEORGE THE BELOVED SON OF T. & E. STYLES WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 9th 1924 AGED 26 YEARS (one line)

North Side
ALSO EMMA BELOVED WIFE OF T. STYLES WHO PASSED AWAY JAN. 31st 1935 AGED 59 YEARS

409. Very Small Headstone (Row 7)

IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS TERRY
DIED 23rd DEC. 1914
AGED 61
ALSO ANNIE
HIS WIFE
DIED 21st JAN. 1935
AGED 82
"At Rest"

410. Curbs (Row 6)

MARIA WIFE OF F. W. THATCHER DIED 31st MARCH 1920 AGED 64 YEARS

411. Low Black Headstone (Row 5)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND
PERCY OSWALD THOMAS
ONLY SON OF THE LATE J. H. THOMAS
PEACEFULLY PASSED AWAY 17th AUGUST 1926
AGE 51 "Sleeping"

412. Curbs (Row 7)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROSE MAY THORNE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 15th MAY 1917 IN HER 13th YEAR

South Side
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE ADA THORNE
WHO FELL ASLEEP ON THE 11th NOV. 1954 AGED 71 YEARS

413. Curbs (Row 6)

North Side
SARAH ANN VALSLER
DIED JANUARY 8th 1922 AGED 58 YEARS

South Side
JOHN HENRY GEORGE VALSLER
DIED JULY 10th 1939 AGED 80 YEARS

414. Small Headstone and Curbs (Row 6)

North Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND JAMES WADHAMS WHO DIED 10th MARCH 1928 AGED 68 YEARS (one line)

South Curb
ALSO FRED HERBERT WADHAMS WHO DIED 18th DECEMBER 1916 AGED 23 YEARS

415. Headstone

ALSO IN MEMORY OF
JANE ELIZA WADHAMS
WHO DIED 28th NOVEMBER 1946
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO FRANK BAKER WADHAMS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 25th JANUARY 1975
AGED 69 YEARS

416. Curbs (Row 8)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE ROSINA WADHAMS WHO DIED MAY 14th 1929 AGED 46 YEARS (one line)

417. Curbs (Row 5)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGINA CLARA WALKER DIED 27th JAN. 1923 AGED 38

South Side
CLARA WALKER DIED 21st AUG. 1937 AGED 73

418. Curbs (Row 3)

WILLIAM WEAIRE WHO DIED OF GRIEF THROUGH LOSING HIS BOYS JAN. 4th 1918 AGED 57 YEARS
ARCH. D. WEAIRE D.S.M. DIED AT BAGDAD MAY 26th 1916 AGED 21 YEARS (PRISONER OF WAR)
ALLEN D. WEAIRE KILLED ON H.M.S. VANGUARD JULY 9th 1917 AGED 20 YEARS

419. Curbs and Low Headstone(Row 1)

Headstone
PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF

North Curb
GEORGE WELLS DIED OCT. 26th 1916 AGED 38

South Curb
SOPHIE WELLS DIED AUG. 21st 1931 AGED 55

420. Derelict Curbs (Row 6)

THOMAS WELLS WHO DIED 26th APRIL 1921 AGED 84 YEARS

421. Headstone (Row 8)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARTHA WELLS
WHO DIED JUNE 30th 1926 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE WELLS
WHO DIED NOV. 21st 1952 AGED 86 YEARS

422. Pedestals, Fallen Cross (Row 1)

East Side

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMILY DOROTHY WRIGHT
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
FEBY. 29Th 1916 AGED 25 YEARS
"Until we meet in Heaven"
ALSO OF EMILY FRANCES WRIGHT (MOTHER)
WHO DIED JUNE 23rd 1930
AGED 63 YEARS

South Side
ALSO OF
BEATRICE ELLEN
HER SISTER
WHO DIED 8th DEC. 1921
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN HENRY WRIGHT (FATHER)
DIED SEPTEMBER 22nd 1932
AGED 65 YEARS

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Part 2 - 1914 to 1929

SECTION C

423. Fallen Headstone (Row 2)

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
STEPHEN ANKCORN
WHO DIED APRIL 28th 1926
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO NORMAN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEB. 8th 1887
AGED 1½ YEARS
ALSO EMILY MATILDA
WIFE AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 31st 2937
AGED 76 YEARS
"Thy will be done"

424. C.W.G.C. Headstone and Curbs (Row 2)

Headstone
G/10240 PRIVATE
W. A. ASHTON
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
22nd SEPTEMBER 1916

North Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WALTER ARTHUR ASHTON DIED OF WOUNDS SEPT. 22nd 1916 AGED 19 YEARS (one line)

South Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE EMILY ASHTON WHO DIED JAN. 24th 1955 AGED 82 YEARS

East Curb
ALSO ARTHUR ASHTON AT REST 15th SEPT. 1957 AGED 84 YEARS

425. Red Granite Headstone (Row 4)

IN
SACRED
MEMORY OF
JOSEPH REGINALD BANGHAM
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1918
AGED 36 YEARS

426. Derelict Curbs (Row 2)

CAROLINE BETTS BELLAMY WHO DIED 3rd JULY 1923 AGED 84 YEARS

427. Curbs (Row 5)

ELIZABETH BENNETT 4th JAN. 1928 AGED 80 YEARS

428. Pedestals , Cross and Curbs (Last Row)

TO THE DEAR MEMORY
OF
JOHN BETT
LATE OF HOLBEACH, LINCS.
DIED JULY 18th 1918
AGED 82 YEARS
LUCY ANN BETT
DIED DECEMBER 16th 1928 AGED 90 YEARS

North Curb
ARTHUR BETT 1872-1959 AND HIS WIFE C. M. BETT 1877-1959
ROBERT BETT 1911-1980

South Curb
F. M. BETT 1882-1963 AND HER HUSBAND JOHN BETT 1905-1975
PHILIP BETT 1914-1995 ARTHUR BETT 1903-1995

429. Derelict Pedestals, Broken Cross (Row 5) [Missed from Part 1]

East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES BONNIEWELL
WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1909
AGED 62 YEARS

West Side
"For ever with the Lord"
CAROLINE JACKSON, AUNT
WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1899 AGED 76 YEARS

BROWN see STEDMAN

430. "Book" Tablet (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF OUR PARENTS
GEORGE THOMAS
BRYANT
SUSANNAH BRYANT
ALSO OUR
CHARLES JAMES
BRYANT

48 YRS. 2nd MAY 1925
75 YRS. 3rd MAR. 1950
BROTHER
77 YRS. 8th JAN. 1990

431. Fallen Pedestals and Cross (Row 1)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JANNIE ROBINA CARRICK
DIED OCT. 28th 1918
AGED 22 YEARS
"Sleeping"
ALSO OF
PETER JAMES CARRICK
DEARLY LOVED FATHER OF ABOVE
DIED MAY 30th 1910
AGED 40 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
INTERRED AT FELTHAM, SUSSEX

432. Low Headstone (Row 6)

IN
EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN PHILIP CHALKLEN
WHO DIED 16th OCT. 1923
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 31st MARCH 1924
AGED 65 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead ,which die in the Lord"

433. Derelict Curbs (Row 2)

North Side
LETITIA SARAH CLARK DIED 27th AUG. 1925 AGED 70

South Side
ALSO SAMUEL CLARK HER HUSBAND DIED 15th MAR. 1926 AGED 80

CLEGG see REED

434. Granite Curbs and "Book" Tablet (Row 1)

South Curb
TO THE BELOVED MEMORY OF THOMAS CLIBBON WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1922 AGED 77 YEARS

North Curb
ALSO EMILY ANNIE HIS DEARLY BELOVED WIFE DIED DECEMBER 24th 1925 AGED 75 YEARS

TabletALSO
THEIR
DAUGHTER
ETHEL LUCY
CLIBBONWHO DIED
FEBRUARY 8th
1951
AGED 69 YEARS
"At Rest"

435. Curbs (Row 5)

South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF AMY JEANETT COGGER DIED 8th MAY 1923 AGED 42

North Side
ALSO MARGARET ANNIE COGGER DIED 29th NOVEMBER 1940 AGED 63 YEARS

436. Low Headstone (Row 2)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR PARENTS
JAMES COCKLE COLLINS
PASSED AWAY 5th DEC. 1922 AGED 47
AND HANNAH COLLINS
FELL ASLEEP 23rd SEPT. 1964 AGED 84

437. Curbs (Last Row)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES COULTER WHO DIED JUNE 7th 1918 AGED 70 YEARS

South Side
ALSO WILLIAM EDWARD COULTER WHO DIED JAN. 20th 1933 AGED 73 YEARS

438. Curbs (Row 6)

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES DAVIE WHO DIED 7th APRIL 1938 AGED 83 YEARS

North Side
ALSO HIS WIFE FRANCES MAUD DAVIE WHO DIED 18th JULY 1923 AGED 62 YEARS

439. Curbs (Row6)

North Side
CHARLES THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF MAUD DAY WHO DIED 11th JAN. 1924 AGED 59 YEARS

440. Headstone and Curbs (Row 3) [Missed from Part 1]

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN DOVER
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 3rd 1929
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 15th 1939
AGED 86 YEARS

North Curb
ALSO FRED DOVER DIED NOV. 10th 1913 AGED 32 YEARS

South Curb
ALSO HARRY DOVER DIED NOV. 23rd 1899 AGED 17 YEARS

441. Low Headstone (Row 5)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER AND FATHER
HARRIET EARL
DIED FEB. 10th 1927 AGED 58 YEARS
AND HARRY EARL
DIED NOV. 10th 1936 AGED 70 YEARS

442. Derelict Curbs (Row 2) [May be connected to BELLAMY?]

ALSO HER HUSBAND HENRY RICHARD ELLMER WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1925 AGED 78 YEARS

443. C.W.G.C. Headstone (Row 2)

1314 PRIVATE
C. P. FARROW
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
8th FEBRUARY 1917 AGE 21
R.I.P.

444. Small "Book" Tablet (Row 2)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY GORHAM
DIED
JANUARY 12th 1920
AGED 78 YEARS
"At Rest"

445. Curbs (Row 3)

North Side
MY DEAR WIFE THOMASIN STOAKES GOULDEN DIED 18th MAY 1926 AGED 62 YEARS

South Side
ALSO JOSEPH T. GOULDEN DIED 11th FEB. 1944 AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM STOAKES GOULDEN DIED 13th MARCH 1949 AGED 54 YEARS

GRINYER see HINDS

HILLS see LEE

446. Curbs and Small Tablet (Row 2)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE MAY HINDS DIED 15th MARCH 1924 AGED 43 YEARS

South Side
ALSO OF JAMES FREDERICK HINDS DIED 14th JUNE 1934 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO ERIC JAMES THEIR SON WHO DIED 14th DEC. 1952 AGED 35 YEARS

Tablet
MADGE LUCY
GRINYER
(HINDS)
19.4.1911-13.8.1996
A DEAR MUM AND NAN

447. Curbs (Row 2)

South Side
EMMA HOLLIDAY DIED 8th MAR. 1925 AGED 74 YEARS

North Side
THOMAS CLARKSON HOLLIDAY DIED 20th JUNE 1928 AGED 76 YEARS

448. Headstone (Row 5)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA HOLLOWAY
DIED 2nd AUG. 1926
AGED 60 YEARS
"Gone but not forgotten"
ALSO ROBERT
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED 5th MARCH 1946
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO OF THEIR SON ROBERT THOMAS
DIED 25th FEBRUARY 1959 AGED 65 YEARS

449. Curbs (Row 1)

North Side
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS HOWARD DIED 19th NOV. 1918 AGED 45 YEARS

South Side
ALSO OF ALICE KATE HOWARD DIED 3rd JAN. 1928 AGED 58 YEARS

450. Headstone (Row 7)

"Safe in Harbour"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY INCE
DIED DECEMBER 17th 1929
AGED 78 YEARS
"His end was Peace"
ALSO MARY INCE
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEBRUARY 10th 1940
AGED 90 YEARS
"Peacefully Sleeping"
ALSO OF
CHARLES EDWARD INCE
DIED FEBRUARY 12th 1968
AGED 74 YEARS
"Reunited"

JACKSON see BONNIEWELL

451. Curbs (Row 5)

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY LATTER AT REST 1st FEB. 1946 AGED 71 YEARS
AND FREDERICK WILLIAM HER HUSBAND REUNITED 7th JAN. 1953 AGED 81 YEARS

North Side
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER ETHEL LILIAN AT REST 5th AUG. 1923 AGED 25 YEARS

452. Headstone (Row 2)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN DIXON LEE
DIED 14th SEPTEMBER 1914
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO FANNY LEE
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 16th APRIL 1916
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS LEE, LOST AT SEA
14th NOVEMBER 1897 AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA HILLS
DIED 25th NOVEMBER 1925 AGED 53 YEARS

453. Derelict Pedestals and Cross (Row3)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN LENEY
WHO DIED 8th JANUARY 1918
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO CLARA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 3rd FEBRUARY 1940
AGED 84 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO EUSTACE VERNON LENEY
ONLY BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 2nd 1928
AGED 42 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

454. Derelict Curbs (Row 2)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER ELLEN LEY FELL ASLEEP FEB. 14th 1925 AGED 83

455. Curbs (Row 4)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR JOHN LING
WHO DIED 6th SEPT. 1924 AGED 38 YEARS

East Side
ALSO HIS GRANDDAUGHTER
BARBARA ROSINA LING
WHO DIED 15th JULY 1944 IN HER 10th YEAR

South Side
ROSINA LING
DIED 19th MAY 1978 AGED 93 YEARS

456. Curbs (Row 2)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES HENRY PACKHAM WHO DIED 28th APRIL1929 AGED 70 YEARS

South Side
ALSO HIS WIFE ROSE WHO DIED 7th DECEMBER 1947 AGED 81 YEARS

457. Pedestals, fallen Cross (Row 1)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN PASFIELD
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
GEORGE WALTER AUBREY PASFIELD, R.N.
WHO PASSED AWAY OCT. 21st 1916
AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO EMMA ANN PASFIELD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 28th 1937 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO ANN PASFIELD
WHO DIED MARCH 5th 1947 AGED 79 YEARS

458. Headstone (Row 5)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS REED
WHO DIED 27th MAY 1927 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO FRANCES WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd APRIL 1942 IN HER 88th YEAR
ALSO RONALD A. CLEGG
DIED OF WOUNDS IN NORMANDY
5th AUGUST 1944 AGED 22 YEARS
"Always in our thoughts"

459. Curbs (Row 4)

North Side
IN THE DEAR MEMORY OF WILLIAM RICKELLS
DIED JANUARY 15th 1922 AGED 34 YEARS

South Side
ALSO HIS BROTHER WALTER
DIED NOVEMBER 6th 1934 AGED 44 YEARS

East Side
ALSO JOHN THEIR FATHER
DIED NOVEMBER 4th 1938
IN HIS 88th YEAR

West Side
AND SARAH FANNY THEIR MOTHER
DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1953
AGED 95 YEARS

460. Pedestals and Cross (Row1)

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH MATILDA
BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES WILLIAM SHRUBB
WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 1st 1923 AGED 53
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES WILLIAM SHRUBB
PASSED AWAY AUGUST 12th 1952 AGED 85 YEARS

461. Headstone (Row1)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
AMY MABEL
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
BAYDEN SIMMONDS
WHO DIED 2nd SEPT. 1927
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO
BAYDEN SIMMONDS
DIED 14th NOVEMBER 1966
AGED 84 YEARS
AND
CLARA LUCY SIMMONDS
WHO DIED 12th JUNE 1969
AGED 79 YEARS

462. Headstone (Row 6)

"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE RACHEL
THE DEVOTED WIFE OF
HERBERT F. STEDMAN
WHO DIED ON OCT. 8th 1925
AGED 44 YEARS
ELIZA ANN BROWN
HER MOTHER
WHO DIED ON MARCH 19th 1926
AGED 73 YEARS
HERBERT F. STEDMAN
WHO DIED ON 8th DEC. 1977
AGED 100 YEARS
"Reunited"

463. Voluted Headstone, with Angels and Curbs (Row2)

IN SACRED EVER
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY AMELIA STONHAM
WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE
13th MARCH 1926
AGED 52 YEARS
"Peace I leave with you,
Peace I give unto you"
AND OF
GEORGE THOMAS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE
13th JANUARY 1938
AGED 63 YEARS

North Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE STONHAM BELOVED HUSBAND OF JENNY
WHO PASSED AWAY 4th APRIL 1954 AGED 53 YEARS

464. Derelict Curbs (Row 5)

North Side
WILLIAM FORRESTER URE DIED FEB. 26th 1924 AGED 43 YEARS

South Side
ALSO OF ADA HIS WIFE WHO DIED JAN. 21st 1944 AGED 67 YEARS

465. Curbs and Tablet (Row 6)

South Curb
ETHEL MAY WARE WHO DIED 12th JUNE 1924 AGED 16 YEARS

North Curb
WILLIAM THOMAS WARE WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1947 AGED 64 YEARS

466. Tablet

ALICE EMILY WARE
1887 – 1969
LOVING
WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER
NANNA R.I.P.

467. Headstone (Row 10

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
BENJAMIN R. WATERER
DIED 29th DECEMBER 1923
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE
ROBINA S. CARRICK
DIED 3rd APRIL 1924
AGED 64 YEARS

468. Curbs (Row 1)

North Side
WILLIAM JOHN WATERS WHO PASSED AWAY DEC. 23rd 1936 AGED 87

South Side
ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE PHOEBE WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 17th 1922 AGED 71

469. Curbs (Row 6)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES EDWARD WHYMAN CALLED HOME 8th AUG. 1924 AGED 31 YEARS
ALSO HIS BROTHER PERCY JOSEPH AT REST 11th APRIL 1925 AGED 21 YEARS

South Side
ALSO THEIR FATHER ALFRED JAMES THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF EDITH ALMA WHYMAN DIED OCT. 31st 1936 AGED 60 YEARS (one line)
ALSO EDITH ALMA WHYMAN WHO DIED MARCH 31st 1955 AGED 82 YEARS

470. Low Headstone (Row2)

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
BERTIE WICKER
WHO WAS CALLED TO REST
17th FEBRUARY 1923 AGED 17 YEARS

471. Pedestal and Fallen Cross (Row 1)

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ETHEL MARIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HORACE J. WOOLCOCK
WHO PASSED AWAY 16th OCT. 1920
AGED 30 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

472. Pedestals and Cross (Row3)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
PATTIE
BELOVED WIFE OF
ARTHUR CHARLES YOUNG
WHO DIED JANUARY 14th 1929
AGED 76
ALSO THE ABOVE
ARTHUR CHARLES YOUNG
DIED JANUARY 29th 1941 AGED 83 YEARS

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SECTION D

ALEXANDER see HANSTED

ANDERSON see SUMMERS

BAKER see HENNIKER

473. Headstone and Curbs (Row 5) [Missed from Part 1]

East Curb
HENRY CHATFIELD
DIED OCT. 14th 1912 AGED 83

Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
AGNES
BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS STARTUP
DIED JAN. 11th 1931
AGED 62
"Anchored in Christ's Haven"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS STARTUP
DIED FEB. 10th 1942
AGED 77
"Moored Together"

474. Curbs (Row 2)

ALSO OF HIS WIFE EMMA MARIA COLLISS WHO DIED 2nd AUGUST 1926 IN HER 74th YEAR

CREICHTON see WATERMAN

475. Headstone (Row 3)

"At Rest"
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE MAUD DAVIS
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
ON THE 2nd JANUARY 1929
AGED 46 YEARS
"Jesus, Jesus, safe in the arms of Jesus"
ALSO HARRY JOHNSON DAVIS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th DEC. 1947
AGED 64 YEARS
"Amen"

476. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
WALTER HENRY EVEREST, LATE R.N.
DIED 5th MARCH 1919
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO JACK EVEREST
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 8th MARCH 1919
AGED 2 YEARS
ALSO LILY MAY EVEREST
DIED 14th AUGUST 1923
AGED 16 YEARS
"At Rest"

477. Curbs (Row 6)

South Side
ALICE ELIZA HALL WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th JANUARY 1917 AGED 57 YEARS

North Side
EDWARD HALL HER HUSBAND WHO FELL ASLEEP 21st MARCH 1922 AGED 66 YEARS

478. Curbs (Row 1)

North Side
GEORGE HERMAN HANSTED
WHO FELL ASLEEP 11th FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 71 YEARS

South Side
IN MEMORY OF ALICE E. ALEXANDER DIED 14th JAN. 1949 AGED 65 YEARS

479. Low Granite Headstone (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DEAR MOTHER
RUTH HENNIKER
APRIL 27th 1871 – MAY 2nd 1915
IN LOVING MEMORY OF A DEVOTED WIFE
RUTH F. M. BAKER
MAY 1st 1892 – OCTOBER 25th 1959

480. Fallen Headstone (Row 3)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
NELLIE MAUD
THE BELOVED AND ONLY DAUGHTER OF
H. A. AND E. C. LETLEY
WHO FELL ASLEEP 5th JUNE 1920
AGED 15 YEARS
"Until the day break"
ALSO ELLEN CATHERINE
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE AND LOVING WIFE OF
H. A. LETLEY
WHO PASSED AWAY 20th JAN. 1951
AGED 75 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY AMBROSE LETLEY
WHO DIED 2nd DEC. 1957 AGED 80 YEARS "Reunited"

481. Curbs (Row 7)

North Side
JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF HENRY THOMAS LETLEY WHO DIED MARCH 12th 1916 AGED 60 YEARS

South Side
ALSO HENRY THOMAS LETLEY WHO DIED JULY 9th 1940 AGED 88 YEARS

482. Red Granite Pedestals and Cross, Large Plot (Row 1)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE
MATILDA SHARP
WHO FELL ASLEEP 7th MAY 1923
AGED 72 YEARS
AND OF WILLIAM HER BELOVED HUSBAND
WHO PASSED OVER 11th SEPTEMBER 1936
AGED 84 YEARS
"And with the morn those angel faces smile,
Which we have loved so much and lost awhile"

483. Low Headstone (Row 1)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN TOKER NUTT STACEY
WHO DIED 18th JUNE 1960
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 1st JULY 1925
ALSO FLORENCE AMELIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd APRIL 1951
"Rest in Peace"

484. Derelict Pedestals and Cross (Row 1)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EVAN STAPLES
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
ELSIE STAPLES
DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1921
AGED 55 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO ELSIE HELENA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 18th 1952 AGED 87 YEARS

STARTUP see CHATFIELD

485. Curbs (Row 5)

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WATERMAN AT REST 29th JUNE 1917 AGED 62 YEARS
AND SARAH ELIZABETH HIS WIFE 21st FEB. 1924 AGED 73 YEARS

North Side
AND THEIR DAUGHTER NELLIE E. CREICHTON
7th MARCH 1947 AGED 57 YEARS

SECTION E

486. Low Headstone (Row 1)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ARTHUR ALFRED
THE DEVOTED HUSBAND OF
ETHEL BENNETT
WHO DIED 26th AUGUST 1928
AGED 26 YEARS
"Until we meet again"

487. "Book" Tablet, Tablet and Pot Holder (Row 2)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMILY HANNAH
HATCHER
AT REST
29th JULY 1928
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM ALFRED
HATCHER
AT REST
18th FEBRUARY 1954
AGED 75 YEARS

Tablet
E. R. (JOE) HATCHER
1916 – 1996

Pot Holder
CHARLES
HENRY
HATCHER
1914 – 1997

488. Curbs (Row 11)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HAROLD ERNEST MEDHURST WHO DIED DEC. 20th 1929 AGED 30 YEARS

South Side
ALSO HIS WIFE DORIS CHARLOTTE GLENISTER MEDHURST WHO DIED APRIL 5th 1934 AGED 32 YEARS (one line)

489. Curbs (Row 6)

North Side
WILLIAM JOHN TUCKER WHO PASSED AWAY 22nd APRIL 1920 AGED 71

South Side
ALSO MARY ANN TUCKER WHO PASSED AWAY 24th DECEMBER 1953 AGED 88 YEARS

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490. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY R. AUSTIN
WHO DIED 29th JULY 1925
AGED 94 YEARS
ALSO
SELINA LOUISA AUSTIN
WHO DIED 26th FEB. 1937
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO HERBERT WILLIAM
HUSBAND OF SELINA
WHO DIED 23rd NOV. 1952
AGED 88 YEARS

491. Red Granite Coped (Row 2)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE BATCHELOR
WHO PASSED AWAY 12th NOVEMBER 1926
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE BATCHELOR
WHO PASSED AWAY 16th AUGUST 1930
AGED 89 YEARS
"Weep not dear friends, but be content,
For I to you was only lent,
The Lord has only had his due,
And quickly he may call for you"

South Side
ALSO MARY WIFE OF ALBERT BATCHELOR
WHO PASSED AWAY 18th AUGUST 1947
AGED 79 YEARS
ALBERT BATCHELOR
PASSED ON 15th JANUARY 1960
AGED 90
PIONEER AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTOR AND AVIATOR
REMEMBERING ARTHUR BATCHELOR, O.B.E., SEPTEMBER 1952 AND MARGARET HIS WIFE SEPTEMBER 1953 (one line)

492. Curbs (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROSALIE BISHOP WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1929 AGED 24 YEARS

BRIDGES see HAWKINS

493. Pedestal with Kneeling Child (Row 5)

IN MEMORY OF
PHYLLIS
CHRISTINA MARY
DEARLY BELOVED CHILD OF
H. & F. BROWN
DIED 7th FEB. 1928
AGED 6 YEARS & 10 MTHS.
"Sleeping, Gently Sleeping"

494. Curbs (Row 40

IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY JOHN BURGOYNE WHO DIED 18th OCT. 1928 AGED 67 YEARS

495. Low Headstone (Row 8)

IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF
ALICE THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDMUND CARR
DIED NOV. 27th 1929 AGED 64 YEARS
"A Devoted and Loving Wife and Mother"

496. Headstone (Row 3)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD WILLIAM CARTER
SON OF THE LATE
WILLIAM AND SARAH CARTER
WHO DIED ON THE 31st MARCH 1922
AGED 29 YEARS
"Nearer my God to thee"

497. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
LIZZIE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD CHAMBERS
WHO DIED 9th JANUARY 1922
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWARD CHAMBERS
WHO DIED 19th APRIL 1932
AGED 67 YEARS

498. Curbs (Row 5)

North Side
WILLIAM THOMAS CLARE WHO DIED 13th SEPT. 1928 AGED 53 YEARS

South Side
ALSO SUSANNAH SARAH CLARE WHO DIED 23rd NOV. 1945 AGED 73 YEARS

West Side
MARGARET JANE JARRETT
19th DECEMBER 1950
AGED 81 YEARS

499. Pedestals and Cross (Row 3)

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
PHOEBE ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED COWELL
WHO DIED 14th OCT. 1926
AGED 69 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED COWELL
WHO DIED 5th JUNE 1927
AGED 83 YEARS

500. Curbs (Row 4)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BEATRICE CULLEN DIED 14th FEB. 1927 AGED 38

South Side
ALSO JAMES MARLEY CULLEN DIED 18th APRIL 1935 AGED 67

West Side
FREDERICK GEORGE CULLEN
DIED 24th OCT. 1943 AGED 53

East Side
DOROTHY EMILY CULLEN
DIED 4th JULY 1948 AGED 48

501. Granite "Rock" Pedestal and Cross (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALFRED JAMES CURLING J.P.
16th FEBRUARY 1857 - 2nd FEBRUARY 1919
"We thank God for every
Remembrance of you"
ALSO EMILY CURLING
WHO DIED 23rd FEB. 1953
AGED 93 YEARS

502. Curbs (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN H. DAMON WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1929 AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO SARAH DAMON WHO DIED 26th JULY 1928 AGED 78 YEARS

503. Headstone (Row 2)

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
HANNAH MARIA DAVID
WHO ENTERED INTO REST JAN. 17th 1915
AGED 67 YEARS

DAY see STEWART

504. Curbs (Row 3)

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN EARLE WHO DIED 25th JANUARY 1917 AGED 74 YEARS

North Side
ALSO WILLIAM JACOB EARLE WHO DIED 27th FEBRUARY 1919 AGED 78 YEARS

505. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
FREDERICK FAWCETT
WHO PASSED AWAY 20th JULY 1926
AGED 74 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ELIZABETH LYDIA
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY 27th JULY 1933
AGED 78 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

506. Curbs (Row 4)

South Side
HENRY FIELDER DIED 16th MAY 1915 AGED 74 YEARS

North Side
EMMA MARY FIELDER DIED 27th MARCH 1920 AGED 77 YEARS

507. Pedestals and Cross (Row 3)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARTHA EMMA
(MARCIE)
WIFE O FREDERICK WILLIAM FLUX
WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE
WHILST SERVING WITH THE W. F. CORPS
JANUARY 6th 1918
AGED 50 YEARS
"A Strong, True and Loving Friend"
ALSO THE ABOVE
FREDERICK WILLIAM FLUX
WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 24th 1929
AGED 65 YEARS
"At Rest"

508. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LEONARD EDWIN GOLSBY
THE DEVOTED HUSBAND OF
DORIS ELIZABETH GOLSBY
WHO DIED JANUARY 17th 1928
AGED 22 YEARS
"Quietly and quickly came the call,
His sudden death surprised us all,
It is only those who have lost can tell,
The loss of a dear one without farewell"

509. Granite Pedestals, Fallen Cross (Row 4)

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JAMES FRASER GRADY, R.A.F.
WHO PASSED INTO LIFE ETERNAL ON
JULY 19th 1918
AGED 38 YEARS
"The path of duty is the way to Glory"
ALSO HIS DEVOTED WIFE
AMELIA MARY
CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE JULY 18th 1954
AGED 74 YEARS "Alleluia"

510. Curbs (Row 5)

South Side
IN MEMORY OF ALBERT VICTOR GREEN WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1928 AGED 33 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ETHEL WILHELMINA HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO DIED 21st DECEMBER 1963 AGED 67 YEARS

511. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)

"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELEANOR MARY HALLS
WHO PASSED AWAY 19th FEBRUARY 1926
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO HER BELOVED HUSBAND GEORGE
WHO PASSED AWAY 3rd JANUARY 1949
AGED 64 YEARS
"Together"

512. Curbs (Row 3)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM HENRY HARTLEY WHO DIED 24th NOVEMBER 1914 AGED 49 YEARS (one line)

South Side
ALSO JAMES F. HARTLEY (NEPHEW) WHO DIED 25th APRIL 1933 AGED 19 YEARS

513. Pedestals and Cross (Row 3)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FANNY SUSAN HARWOOD
WHO DIED 15th NOVEMBER 1924
AGED 84 YEARS
R.I.P.

514. Headstone and Curbs (Row 4)

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR DAUGHTER
IVY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM G. HAWKINS
WHO FELL ASLEEP DEC. 4th 1926
AGED 22 YEARS
"Dearly Loved"

ALSO ALBERT G. BRIDGES
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN. 18th 1933
AGED 60 YEARS
"Until we meet again"

North Curb
ALSO FRANCES MARY SOPHIA BRIDGES WHO DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1950 AGED 75 YEARS

515. Headstone and Curbs (Row 4)

IN MEMORY OF
KATE AMELIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JESSE JOHN HAWKINS
WHO DIED 18th OF MARCH 1926 AGED 39 YEARS
"At Rest"
"Until the dawn break and the shadows flee away"
ALSO JESSE JOHN PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
3rd APRIL 1959 AGED 77 YEARS "Reunited"

North Curb
JOHN GILBERT HAWKINS DIED 23rd FEB. 1942 AGED 30 YEARS
"Always True"

516. Headstone (Row 3)

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
HANNAH LAW HITCH
THE DEVOTED WIFE OF
JOHN SAXBY HITCH
WHO FELL ASLEEP ON JANUARY 17th 1918
AGED 80 YEARS
"Jesu Bless"
ALSO
EMILY MARIA HITCH
WHO PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 19th 1939
IN HER 83rd YEAR

517. Curbs (Row 4)

North Side
IN MEMORY OF ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE HOAR
WHO DIED FEB. 12th 1928 AGED 79 YEARS

South Side
GEORGE HOAR
DIED AUGUST 25th 1934 AGED 86 YEARS

JARRETT see CLARE

518. Small Headstone (Row 8)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM EDWARD JUDGES
WHO DIED 13th NOVEMBER 1927
AGED 32 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO EMMA ANNIE JUDGES
WHO DIED 30th MAY 1950
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH BENJAMIN JUDGES
REUNITED 9th DEC. 1952
AGED 87 YEARS

519. Pedestals and Cross (Row 2)

IN MEMORY OF
CHARLES GEORGE
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE F. LINK
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
FEBRUARY 16th 1916 AGED 51 YEARS
"A sudden change, at God's command he fell,
He had no time to bid his friends farewell,
Affliction came without warning given,
And bid him haste to meet his God in Heaven"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ANNIE FRANCES LINK
CALLED TO REST JANUARY 24th 1944
AGED 75 YEARS

520. Small Voluted Headstone (Row 5)

HERBERT G. MARTYN
BORN 1st AUG. 1873
DIED 11th APRIL 1929
"At Rest"

521. Headstone (Row 3)

"Resting"
IN MEMORY OF
A LOVING MOTHER
LIZZIE MATILDA
MATTHEWS
1876 – 1922

522. Curbs (Row 4)

North Side
JAMES MILLS DIED 23rd JUNE 1922 AGED 73 YEARS

South Side
ALSO OF ADELA HELEN HIS WIFE DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1936 AGED 87 YEARS

523. Headstone (Row 4)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALBERT
THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EMILY NIXON
WHO DIED 3rd JULY 1926
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO ROBERT HENRY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th DECEMBER 1927
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO EMILY FLORENCE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th JULY 1928
AGED 29 YEARS
ALSO EMILY WIFE OF ALBERT
WHO DIED 21st JAN. 1949 AGED 77 YEARS

NORDBYE see WATERFIELD

524. Headstone (Row 5)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN
THE DEARLY BELOVED SON OF W. & F. NORRIS
WHO FELL ASLEEP 6th APRIL 1928
AGED 7 YEARS
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"

OSBORNE see RELF

525. Fallen Headstone (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER AND FATHER
FRANCES PATERNOSTER
WHO DIED 28th JAN. 1927
AGED 64 YEARS
JACOB PATERNOSTER
WHO DIED 25th NOV. 1934
AGED 85 YEARS
"Re-united"
ERECTED BY THEIR DAUGHTERS

526. Headstone and Curbs (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LILY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ARTHUR WILLIAM PAYNE
WHO DIED 11th NOVEMBER 1926
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ARTHUR WILLIAM PAYNE
WHO DIED 5th OCTOBER 1938
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO HILDA MARY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1925
AGED 3½ YEARS

North Curb
ALSO OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND HARRY ARTHUR SON OF THE ABOVE WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION 25th APRIL 1940 AGED 31 YEARS (one line)

South Curb
ALSO OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND JOHN WILLIAM PAYNE WHO PASSED AWAY 31st MARCH 1973 AGED 59 YRS. (one line)

527. Headstone (Row 4)

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
HANNAH PEMBLE
WHO PASSED AWAY 13th FEB. 1925
AGED 65 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
HANNAH PEMBLE
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th DEC. 1926
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION 9th OCT. 1918
AGED 18 YEARS
"Until the day break and the shadows
flee away"

528. Curbs and Small Voluted Tablet (Row 5)

VICTOR PLAW DIED WHIT MONDAY 1929 AGED 22 YEARS

Tablet
FROM HIS PALS
OF THE
GODALMING Y.M.C.A.

529. Headstone (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE PHILIP POLLARD
DIED DECEMBER 27th 1924
AGED 72 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO CAROLINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 26th 1945
AGED 94 YEARS
"Reunited"

530. Curbs (Row 5)

North Side
SIDNEY THOMAS RELF ACCIDENTALLY KILLED 24th MAY 1929 AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO SARAH RELF GRANDMOTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 10th MAY 1930 AGED 85 YEARS

South Side
ALSO CHARLES EDWARD OSBORNE FELL ASLEEP 20th NOVEMBER 1944 AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO EDITH HIS BELOVED WIFE REUNITED 19th DECEMBER 1958 AGED 76 YEARS

531. Curbs (Row 5)

North Side
ALFRED RICH WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1929 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO CLARA RICH WHO DIED 21st JAN. 1945 AGED 82 YEARS

South Side
ALSO CLARA EDITH RICH WHO DIED 18th APRIL 1938 AGED 42 YEARS

532. Fallen Headstone (Row 50

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JAMES RICHARDS
WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 8th 1929
"Peacefully Resting"
ALSO MARY CAMELIA
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP NOVEMBER 4th 1941
AGED 77

533. Headstone (Row 3)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANCES SARAH RICHARDS
WHO FELL ASLEEP EASTER DAY 1926
AGED 65 YEARS
"Till the Resurrection Morning"
ALSO
JOSEPH WILLIAM RICHARDS
BORN 25th JUNE 1898
DIED 30th DECEMBER 1967
ALSO
DAISY WINIFRED
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
1901 – 1981

534. Headstone (Row 5)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
ESTHER RIPLEY
WHO PASSED AWAY OCT. 8th 1928
AGED 66 YEARS
"Farewell dear wife and children, my life is past,
I dearly loved you to the last.
Weep not for me, or sorrow take,
But love each other for my sake"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ESTHER RIPLEY
WHO PASSED AWAY JAN. 28th 1940
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO ESTHER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AND WIFE OF THOMAS WALTER WARRELL
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
DEC. 12th 1951 AGED 44 YEARS

535. Headstone (Row 5)

IN DEAREST REMEMBRANCE OF
"POP"
JOHN ALFRED ROBERTS
WHO DIED 7th 1941 AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO GERTRUDE JESSIE ROBERTS
HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 18th OCTOBER 1939 AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED JOHN ROBERTS
THEIR SON
WHO DIED 18th APRIL 1929 AGED 19 YEARS
"God saw when their footsteps faltered,
When the pathway had grown too steep,
So he slowly closed their eyelids,
And gave our loved ones sleep"

536. Headstone [on side] (Row 4)

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
WILLIAM FREDERICK SAWYER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 24th AUGUST 1926
AGED 55 YEARS
"God's finger touched him and he slept"

537. Curbs (Row 4)

North Side
HAROLD EDWARD ULRIC SEARS WHO DIED 26th DEC. 1926 AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO KATE ETHEL WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th NOV. 1954 AGED 77 YEARS

South Side
ALSO MOLLY JOAN SEARS WHO DIED 28th AUGUST 1951 AGED 39 YEARS

538. "Boulder" (Row 3)

TO
THE DEAR MEMORY OF
GERALD ERNEST SMITH
CALLED TO FULLER LIFE ON
JUNE 16th 1917 IN HIS 18th YEAR
[ ]

539. Headstone (Row 4)

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
ALICE SMITH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF WALTER SMITH
BORN MARCH 30th 1858 DIED JULY 11th 1941
ALSO OF HIS MOTHER
CAROLINE FRITH
BORN DEC. 25th 1833 DIED MARCH 7th 1922
ALSO WALTER SMITH
BORN JULY 31st 1858 DIED NOV. 14th 1944

540. Curbs (Row 5)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN ALFRED SMITHERMAN WHO DIED JULY 17th 1929 AGED 24 YEARS "Loved by all who knew him" (one line)

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SYDNEY THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF EVA SMITHERMAN
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS AT EL ALAMEIN IN EGYPT ON OCT. 27th 1942 AGED 31 YEARS

East Side
ALSO THEIR FATHER
JOHN HENRY SMITHERMAN
AT REST 24th OCT. 1956 AGED 77 YEARS

541. Curbs and Pot Holders (Row 5)

South Side
ARTHUR JAMES STEWART DIED 25th SEPT. 1929 AGED 56 YEARS

North Side
ALSO LOUISA ANN HIS WIFE DIED 14th NOV. 1939 AGED 61 YEARS

Pot Holders

ALMA
LOUISA
JANE
DAY
1917-1934EDWARD
STEWART
1917-1984

542. Pedestals and Cross (Row 4)

West Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH J. TAYLOR
BORN 12th JULY 1860
DIED 30th MAY 1920
ALSO CHARLES FREDERICK TAYLOR
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
BORN 13th OCTOBER 1859
DIED 15th JULY 1944

South Side
ALSO
THEIR ELDER
SON
CHARLES JOHN BELL TAYLOR
BORN 24th JANUARY 1882
DIED 23rd MARCH 1932

543. Fallen Headstone (Row 2)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD CLIFFORD TURNER
DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1921
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO MARTHA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 9th JULY 1930
AGED 69 YEARS
AND THEIR DAUGHTER
ANNIE GERTRUDE BETTS
DIED 7th APRIL 1952 AGED 67 YEARS

544. Curbs (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR MOTHER ANN USHERWOOD WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1927 IN HER 78th YEAR (one line)

543. Curbs (Row 5)

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
MARGARET MYRTLE VANT WHO FELL ASLEEP 8th OCTOBER 1928 AGED 13 YEARS

544. Curbs (Row 4)

North Side
ANTHONY WALE WHO DIED 25dec. 1928 AGED 34 YEARS

South Side
ALSO LEONARD ANTHONY WALE WHO DIED 4th APRIL 1939 AGED 10 YEARS

WARRELL see RIPLEY

545. New Headstone (Row 4)

CHARLES JOHN WATERFIELD
28th OCTOBER 1927 AGED 78
MARTHA WATERFIELD
26th DECEMBER 1930 AGED 78
FLORENCE ALLBRIGHT NORDBYE
7th JUNE 1961 AGED 83
THORVALD SIGVART NORDBYE
5th OCTOBER 1961 AGED 85
HENRY OLAF NORDBYE
4th JULY 1999 AGED 88

546. Headstone (Row5)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HERBERT W. WATERHOUSE
WHO DIED 17th MARCH 1929
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE F. WATERHOUSE
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th AUGUST 1932
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO
ALICE FANNY WATERHOUSE
WHO DIED 24th MAY 1941
AGED 79 YEARS

547. Granite Pedestals, Fallen Cross (Row 2)

West Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE WEST
BORN JANUARY 25th 1840
DIED APRIL 29th 1917
MARY WEST
BORN JUNE 2nd 1841 DIED OCT. 24th 1928
"Re-united"

North Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANNIE GEORGINA WEST
BORN MARCH 27th 1883
DIED OCTOBER 1st 1930

548. Curbs (Row 4)

CATHERINE PILLOW WILSON
DIED 11th MAY 1925
AGED 87 YEARS

549. Curbs (Row 5)

North Side
SIDNEY WISE WHO PASSED AWAY 20th NOV. 1921 AGED 36 YEARS

South Side
REUNITED WITH HIS LOVING WIFE EDITH WHO DIED 16th MARCH 1953 AGED 67 YEARS

550. Curbs (Row 2)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN STEPHEN WOOD
WHO DIED APRIL 26th 1925 AGED 63 YEARS

South Side
ALSO HIS WIFE SOPHIA AMELIA WHO DIED DECEMBER 12th 1935 AGED 77 YEARS

West Side
ALSO HELENA ELIZABETH WOOD
AT REST 7th OCT. 1957 AGED 67 YEARS

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SECTION L

551. Curbs (Row 9)

HENRY JAMES ARTHRELL DIED JUNE 12th 1928 AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH CLARKE WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED AUGUST 10th 1922 AGED 74 YEARS

552. Headstone, Large Plot (Row 8)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDITH GWENDOLINE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE BAKER
WHO DIED 13th APRIL 1915
AGED 26 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO MARY ELIZABETH
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM H. POLLARD
WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1922
AGED 60 YEARS
"Safe in the "Homeland" "
ALSO
WILLIAM HENRY POLLARD
HUSBAND AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1932
AGED 71 YEARS
"Reunited"
ALSO
EDITH WIFE OF THE ABOVE W. H. POLLARD
WHO DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1939
AGED 67 YEARS

553. Curbs (Row 7)

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH BEAN DIED NOV. 12th 1925

North Side
AND JOHN BEAN HER HUSBAND DIED AUG. 8th 1934 "Rest in Peace"

BOARD see COX

554. Curbs (Row 9)

North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF CATHERINE ADELAIDE BOAST
WHO DIED JULY 2nd 1924 AGED 25 YEARS

South Side
ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT BOAST WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1927 AGED 57 YEARS

East Side
ALSO ANNIE MARY BOAST
AT REST 27th MARCH 1957
AGED 82 YEARS

555. Headstone and Curbs (Row 5)

IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE BOURNE
WHO DIED 14th APRIL 1927
IN HIS 67th YEAR
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ANNIE BOURNE
WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1930
AGED 71 YEARS
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"

North Curb
ALSO WINIFRED MAY BOURNE WHO DIED 3rd MAY 1973 AGED 80 YEARS

556. Fallen Headstone and "Shield" Tablet (Row 6)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER
JOHN CHARLES BOURNE
WHO DIED OCT. 9th 1921 AGED 56 YEARS
EMILY FANNY BOURNE
WHO DIED DEC. 25th 1921 AGED 63 YEARS
"In Death not Divided"

Tablet
IN
SWEETEST MEMORY OF
"HAZEL"
THE DEARLY LOVED CHILD OF
E. & A. PIDDLESDEN
DIED SEP. 14th 1925
AGED 6 MONTHS
GRAND-CHILD OF
J. C. & E. F. BOURNE

557. Curbs (Row 8)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS COLLINGS DIED AUG. 1st 1920 AGED 69

South Side
AND OF ROSA ANN COLLINGS HIS WIFE DIED AUG. 19th 1915 AGED 57

558. Headstone, Pedestal and Urn (Row 9)

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM COX
DIED 17th MARCH 1924 AGED 73
ALSO HARRY COX
KILLED IN ACTION 22nd MARCH 1916
AGED 28
ALSO GEORGE HERBERT COX
D.C.M, M.M.
KILLED IN ACTION 28th OCT. 1917 AGED 21
"Jesu Mercy"
AND ALICE COX
DIED 16th 1937 AGED 76 YEARS

Pedestal and Urn
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR WIFE
CONSTANCE BOARD
DAUGHTER OF W. & A. COX
PASSED AWAY 6th AUGUST 1927
AGED 38 YEARS
"At Rest"

559. Curbs (Row 9)

South Side
ELIZABETH EARL WHO DIED 23rd FEB. 1923 AGED 64 YEARS

North Side
ALSO GEORGE EARL WHO DIED 28th DEC. 1939 AGED 82 YEARS

560. Pedestals, Fallen Cross (In Front of Chapel)

East Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JENNIE EDWARD
WIFE OF
JOHN EDWARD
DIED 14th MARCH 1919
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN EDWARD
DIED 18th OCTOBER 1933
AGED 89 YEARS

North Side
IAN EDWARD HURLEY
GRANDSON
CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE
19th DEC. 1941
AGED 31 YEARS

561. Headstone (In Front of Chapel)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE
THE MUCH LOVED WIFE OF
JAMES ELVY J.P.
OF STROOD
WHO DIED JULY 13th 1915
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES ELVY J.P.
WHO DIED JULY 27th 1935
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO ETHEL
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th JULY 1966
AGED 81 YEARS

562. Derelict Curbs (Row 5)

North Side
MARY EVENDEN DIED JULY 2nd 1918 "Whom the Lord chaseneth most he loveth best"

South Side
ALSO HEPHIZIBAH EVENDEN DIED 21st DECEMBER 1924 AGED 73 YEARS

563. Curbs (Row 7)

SARAH HELEN FINER SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE THOMAS AND SARAH FINER WHO PASSED AWAY DEC. 10th 1916 AGED 52 YEARS (one line)

564. Curb (Row 8)

North Side
HENRY FORD WHO DIED 27th DEC. 1915 AGED 54 YEARS

South Side
ALSO FANNY FORD WHO DIED 8th JULY 1946 AGED 84 YEARS

565. Curbs (Row 7)

North Side
GEORGE HEMMING
PASSED AWAY 29th SEPT. 1918 AGED 60

South Side
MARY JANE HEMMING
PASSED AWAY 5th MAY 1942 AGED 79 YEARS "Reunited"

566. Fallen Headstone (Row 10)

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY HOLLANDS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 27th 1925
AGED 47 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY HOLLANDS
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
AUGUST 24th 1933
AGED 58 YEARS
"With Christ"

HURLEY see EDWARD

567. Curbs (Row 9)

WILLIAM KENT DIED AUGUST 26th 1921 AGED 89 YEARS
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED JULY 15th 1922 AGED 89 YEARS

568. Headstone (Row 9)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SOPHIA ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED KIMMINS
WHO ENTERED INTO REST OCTOBER 28th 1919
AGED 69 YEARS
"Sweet Rest in Heaven"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED KIMMINS
WHO DIED JAN. 1st 1925
AGED 78 YEARS
"In Peace"

569. Headstone (Row 8)

"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN MATSON
WHO FELL ASLEEP 16th JANY. 1926
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO HENRY MATSON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th DECR. 1926
IN HIS 90th YEAR

570. Curbs (Row 9)

HERBERT ALDGATE MERRY (LATE OF HOLBEACH, LINCS.) PASSED AWAY APRIL 27th 1918

571. Low Headstone (Row 4)

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
BERT
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
ANNIE PALMER
& ONLY SON OF THE LATE
EDWARD & ELEANOR PALMER
DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1918
AGED 35 YEARS

572. Curbs (Row 10)

RICHARD FOREMAN PETTMAN FELL ASLEEP 23rd DECEMBER 1927

PIDDLESDEN see BOURNE

POLLARD see BAKER

573. Curbs, Large Plot (Row 11)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN POUND WHO DIED 25th NOVEMBER 1928 AGED 71 YEARS "Sweet Rest at Last" (one line)

West Side
ALSO ALBERT POUND HER HUSBAND WHO DIED 25th JAN. 1940 AGED 85 YEARS

South Side
ALSO FLORENCE ADA THEIR DAUGHTER PASSED TO HIGHER SERVICE 14th DECEMBER 1959 AGED 75 YEARS "Lovingly Remembered" (one line)

574. Headstone, Large Plot (Row 4)

IN
SACRED MEMORY
OF
ANNIE HARRIET
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN TODD
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1924
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
EDWIN TODD J.P.
WHO PASSED AWAY
SEPTEMBER 1st 1941
AGED 80 YEARS

575. Curbs (Row 9)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF RUTH WIFE OF ARTHUR J. J. TRANAH
WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1926 AGED 68 YEARS

South Side
ALSO OF ARTHUR JOHN J. TRANAH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1931 AGED 75 YEARS

576. Headstone (In Front of Chapel)

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EMMA BUTCHER WILES
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
1st APRIL 1925 AGED 91 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
EMMA BUTCHER WILES
WHO FELL ASLEEP 2nd JANUARY 1931
IN HER 93rd YEAR

577. Red Granite Coped (Row 9)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST WILKS
WHO DIED 10th NOV. 1920 AGED 40 YEARS
AND ADA NAYLOR WILKS
REUNITED 24th MARCH 1964 AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO JOHN NAYLOR WILKS
WHO DIED 3rd OCT. 1957 AGED 38 YEARS

SECTION N

578. Curbs (Row 1)

South Side
IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF BETSEY BAKER WHO PASSED AWAY 3rd DECEMBER 1917 AGED 65 YEARS (one line)

North Side
ALSO THOMAS BAKER WHO FELL ASLEEP 15th MARCH 1949 AGED 95 YEARS

579. Curbs (Row 17)

South Side
MY DEAR WIFE EMMA MARY BATTY WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE 27th AUGUST 1920 AGED 79 YEARS

North Side
ALSO HER HUSBAND THOMAS BATTY WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE 19th FEB. 1941 AGED 98 YEARS "In God's Keeping" (one line)

580. Fallen Headstone (Row 12)

"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LILY BEATRUP
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
ELIJAH AND SARAH ANN BENTLEY
WHO DIED DEC. 9th 1927
AGED 45 YEARS
"For ever with the Lord"

581. Granite Pedestals and Cross (Row 15)

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND
FRANK THOMAS BURNEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
2nd JUNE 1918
AGED 29 YEARS
"Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord"

582. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DANIEL
BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EDITH MARY CHALKLEN
WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 22nd 1925
AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ABRAHAM PARR
AND EDITH MARY PARR

CONNOLLY see GRAHAM

583. Derelict Curbs (Row 11)

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ERNEST DAVIES DIED JAN. 29th 1914 AGED 39

North Side
AND HIS WIFE MARY ELIZA DAVIES DIED OCT. 13th 1952 AGED 79

584. Derelict Curbs (Row 9)

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN DAVIES DIED 23rd JUNE 1915 AGED 70 YEARS

North Side
ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE JANE DAVIES WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th JAN. 1923 AGED 74 YEARS

West Side
AND DORIS DAVIES DIED 20th OCTOBER 1951 AGED 49 YEARS

585. Curbs (Row 8)

South Side
FRANK SCRAFTON ONLY SON OF HENRY G. AND ANN DAVIES WHO PASSED AWAY 4th SEPTEMBER 1924 AGED 26 YEARS (one line)

North Side
ALSO ANN DAVIES WHO PASSED AWAY 2nd OCTOBER 1939 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO OF HENRY G. DAVIES WHO PASSED AWAY 5th MARCH 1941 AGED 75 YEARS

586. Curbs (Row 16)

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY RICHARD DOVE WHO DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1919 AGED 55 YEARS

North Side
ALSO OF ELIZABETH DOVE HIS WIFE WHO DIED 15th OCTOBER 1937 AGED 71 YEARS

587. Fallen Headstone (Row 18)

"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
DORIS EMILY EDMONDSON
WHO DIED 8th JUNE 1924
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO HARRY EDMONDSON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th FEB. 1927
AGED 29 YEARS
"At Rest"

588. Granite Pedestals, Fallen Cross (Row 1)

ALBIN FEHRENBACH
BORN 18th JUNE 1865
DIED 24th SEPT. 1927
"Requiscat in Pace"
MARIE ELIZABETH FEHRENBACH
BORN 30th MARCH 1872
DIED 8th JUNE 1930

589. Pedestals and Cross (Row 1)

East Side
MERCIFUL JESUS
GIVE REST TO THE
SOULS OF
WILLIAM WEBSTER GRAHAM
WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1925
AGED 74 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"
ROSE CONNOLLY GRAHAM
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 7th 1930
AGED 76 YEARS

South Side
ALSO OF
HIS NIECE
MARTHA MARY
JANE CONNOLLY
WHO DIED FEB. 26th 1925
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO BERNARD ANTHONY
ALOYSIUS GRAHAM
WHO DIED 29th DEC. 1945
AGED 53 YEARS

North Side
ALSO OF THEIR
DAUGHTER
ROSE CONNOLLY
MARY GRAHAM
WHO DIED OCT. 25th 1941
AGED 56 YEARS

590. Headstone, Very Eroded (Row 17)

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM GEORGE GRANT
WHO PASSED AWAY
4th JULY? 1929
AGED 49? YEARS

591. Fallen Headstone (Row 6)

IN MEMORY OF
ALFRED THOMAS HILL
WHO DIED 25th MAY 1922
AGED 72 YEARS
"Pleasant are My Courts Above"
ALSO
MARY ANN HILL
WHO DIED 5th MAY 1924
AGED 71 YEARS
"At Eventide there shall be Light"

592. Derelict Curbs (Row 11)

South Side
MY DEAR WIFE ESTHER KEMBER WHO DIED 29th NOV. 1926 AGED 72 YEARS

North Side
HENRY STEPHEN KEMBER DIED 6th NOVEMBER 1932 AGED 77 YEARS

East Side
ALSO THEIR SON FRANK DIED 28th FEB. 1966
AGED 84 YEARS

593. Curbs (Row 1)

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND ALBERT LAWRENCE WHO DIED MARCH 27th 1916 AGED 51 YEARS (one line)

South Side
ALSO EMMA SUSANNAH WIFE AND MOTHER WHO DIED OCTOBER 21st 1943 AGED 73 YEARS

West Side
ALSO LEONARD OUR SON
WHO DIED JAN. 27th 1916 AGED 19 YEARS

East Side
ALSO RAYMOND VINCENT OUR SON
WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1942 AGED 38 YEARS

594. Headstone (Row 15)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
REBECCA ALICE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF W. T. LOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 13th 1927
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM S. T. LOVE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 10th 1927
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS
BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARIE-LOUISE LOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 30th 1940
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO MARIE LOUISE LOVE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 21st 1950
AGED 65 YEARS

595. Fallen Headstone and Curbs (Row 4)

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANK
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
PENELOPE MOSS
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
31st DECEMBER 1922 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
PENELOPE MOSS
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
22nd MARCH 1929 AGED 83 YEARS
"At Rest"

South Curb
ALSO WILLIAM JAMES MOSS WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY 15th MAY 1936 AGED 59 YEARS

596. C.W.G.C. Headstone, Small Headstone and Curbs (Row 8)

T/14520 STAFF SERJT. MAJOR
E. R. NEWSTEAD
ARMY SERVICE CORPS.
17th NOVEMBER 1918

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF MY
BELOVED HUSBAND
ERNEST
RUEBEN NEWSTEAD
1/CL S.S. MAJOR RASC
WHO DIED 17th NOVEMBER 1918
AGED 38 YEARS

South Curb
ALSO SELINA ELIZABETH NEWSTEAD WHO DIED 21st OCTOBER 1950 AGED 69 YEARS

597. Curbs (Row 17)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF GERTRUDE OWENS WHO DIED 24th FEB. 1929 AGED 24 YEARS

598. Small Fallen Headstone (Row 18)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MILLICENT PANNELL
WHO PASSED AWAY
2nd OCT. 1921
AGED 18 YEARS
"Till He Come"

PARR see CHALKLEN

599. Derelict Curbs (Row 16)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE GRACE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM J. READ WHO DIED 19th MAY 1921 AGED 47 YEARS (one line)
ALSO HIS WIFE FLORENCE ANNIE READ WHO DIED 22nd FEB. 1940 AGED 56 YEARS

600. Headstone (Row 9)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRIETTA
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
FREDERICK W. SILLETT
WHO PASSED AWAY 14th JULY 1925
IN HER 57th YEAR
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

601. Tablet (Row 16)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN EDWARD STOCKWELL
WHO DIED 13th NOVEMBER 1923
AGED 26 YEARS
AND
CONSTANCE ALICE STOCKWELL
WHO DIED 11th AUGUST 1957
AGED 56 YEARS

602. Curbs (Row 7)

South Side
DORA MARIAN BELOVED DAUGHTER OF SYDNEY TANNER KILLED IN BECKENHAM LANE OCTOBER 18th 1924 AGED 18 YEARS 8 MNTHS. (one line)

North Side
ALSO OF SYDNEY STANDHAFT TANNER WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 3rd 1948 AGED 68 YEARS

603. Headstone (Row 3)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HENRY WILLIAM TOMPSETT
WHO DIED OCT. 1st 1927
AGED 27 YEARS
"A sudden change, at God's command he fell,
He had no time chance to bid his friends farewell,
Affliction came without warning given.
And bid him haste to meet his God in Heaven"

604. "Book" Tablet (Row 13)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM THOMAS
TRANAH
WHO DIED 3rd DECEMBER
1915
AGED 66 YEARS
"At Rest"

ALSO OF
ELIZA TRANAH
WIFE OF
WILLIAM THOMAS
TRANAH
WHO DIED 25th APRIL
1924
AGED 74 YEARS
"We Meet Again"

605. Curbs (Row 12)

South Side
SAMUEL EDWARD WHITE DIED JANUARY 5th 1929 AGED 61

North Side
ALSO ADA FANNY WHITE HIS WIFE DIED 26th MAY 1961 AGED 79 YEARS "At Rest"

SECTION O

606. Loose, Leaning Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT WILLIAM
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
ALICE M. M. ANDERSON
WHO DIED 23rd DEC. 1925
AGED 49 YEARS
"Resting"
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALICE M. M. ANDERSON
WHO DIED 1st DEC. 1941
AGED 69 YEARS
[ ]

607. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA SELINA BENNETT WHO DIED 12th FEB. 1944 AGED 66 YEARS

North Side
ALSO JAMES BENNETT WHO DIED 22nd SEPT. 1926 AGED 58 YEARS

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Monumental Inscriptions of All Saints Churchyard western extension, Frindsbury

Monumental Inscriptions of All Saints Churchyard western extension, Frindsbury, recorded by D. E. Williams 2014.

Introduction

The extension to All Saints churchyard western extension, ME2 4UR, seems to date from c.1874, there are two stones with the initial dates of 1856 and 1861, but these are most likely to date from the second date on each stone. I have started in the north east corner and have worked from north to south, and have tried to follow the rows, which are rather staggered in places, so some positions are approximate. At the west end the cemetery is divided by a footpath, the section west of this path is quite narrow. The pre – 1930 monuments are in the north western part of this section, I have arranged these alphabetically because it is a relatively small area and easy to search for those wishing to visit. All other monuments are listed in their order in the rows, I have carried the numbers into the north west corner.
D. E. Williams 2014

Departed parishioners gather around All Saints, bathed in October sunlight

South Eastern Corner of the Churchyard Extension. All Saints Church in background

ROW 1

1. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY ANN KENNARD
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1913
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1914
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO ALICE ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1914
AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN MARTHA KENNARD
WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1935
AGED 73 YEARS

WILLIAM KENNARD Baker, of South Eastern Terrace and Grove Road (Kelly's Directory, 1895)

2. Headstone and Curbs

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY JANE 'MEM'
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY SAUNDERS
DIED OCT. 22nd 1914
AGED 57 YEARS
"One of the Best"
"And have you gone, for ever gone,
And left us here to weep,
Till we are called to follow you,
And to the grave to sleep,
Yet since you could no longer stay,
To cheer us with your love,
We hope to meet with you again,
In your bright world above"
ALSO THE ABOVE
HENRY SAUNDERS
DIED DEC. 20th 1949
AGED 91 YEARS
"At Rest"

HENRY SAUNDERS Master Cooper (1911 Census)

3. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM THOMAS BAKER
BORN JANUARY 31st 1850
DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1922
"At Rest"
ALSO CHARLOTTE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 11th 1933
AGED 78 YEARS
"United in Death"
ALSO JANE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDGAR THOMAS BALLARD
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 25th JUNE 1939 AGED 57 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

WILLIAM BAKER Publican at the "Bell" public house (Kelly's Directory, 1895

4. Celtic Cross, Pedestals and Curbs

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM E. BERRY
DIED DEC. 1st 1913 AGED 39
"Thy Will be Done"

WILLIAM BERRY Beer Retailer at Upnor ?(Kelly's Directory, 1911

5. Curbs

IN MEMORY OF MARY ANN WINNE WHO PASSED AWAY 21st SEPTEMBER1913 AGED 37 YEARS

6. Curbs

South Side
WILLIAM BURGESS WHO DIED 7th JUNE 1913 AGED 59 YEARS

North Side
Fallen and too heavy to lift

WILLIAM BURGESS Rail Wagon Builder for Coal Factor (1911 Census)

7. Small Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DORA MADGE WAKELING DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1914 AGED 3 MONTHS

8. Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF N.W. GARDNER
WHO DIED APRIL 20th 1893
AGED 60 YEARS
"A loving wife, a mother dear,
A faithful friend lies sleeping here,
In love she lived, in peace she died,
Her life was prayed, but God denied"
LEFT SURVIVING 2 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS TO
MOURN HER LOSS
ALSO NICHOLAS WHYLAND GARDNER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 9th 1900
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA IRONMONGER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 30th 1907 ?AGED 42 YEARS
"Another old friend gone,
Another familiar face,
Another has laid his burden,
And run the near? race"

NICHOLAS GARDNER
Rail Carriage Examiner (1891 Census
Home was in Tunbridge Wells, when he died, but he died at Coulsdon, Surrey.
Personal Estate £81 17s 6d (Probate Index)

9. Fallen Headstone with Curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
[ELL]EN ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES HOLLIDAY
WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1889
AGED 54 YEARS
"We cannot, Lord, thy purpose see,
But all is well that (sic) done by thee"

CHARLES HOLLIDAY Foundry Labourer (1881 Census)

10. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN WIGG
DIED 25th APRIL 1890
AGED 58 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO JANE CAROLINE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 30th AUGUST 1894
AGED 64 YEARS

JOHN WIGG Sail Maker in Luton Road, Chatham (1881 Census)

ROW 2

11. Curbs

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY WIFE OF JOHN FRENCH OF AYLESFORD WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1913 AGED 66 YEARS (one line)

South Side
ALSO THEIR SON HERBIE WHO FELL IN ACTION AT BOUZINCOURT? JUNE 30th 1918 AGED 19 YEARS (one line)

12. Curbs

North Side
ELIZABETH ANN THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN H. JENNINGS WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1913 AGED 61 YEARS (one line)

South Side
ALSO JOHN HORTON JENNINGS DIED 3rd JUNE 1918 AGED 67 YEARS

JOHN JENNINGS Licensed Victualler at Milton Regis (1911 Census
"The Watermans Arms" at Milton Regis, his effects valued at £602 4s 6d ( Probate Index

13. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN CUTLAND HILL
WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1913
AGED 67 YEARS
"In health and strength he left his home,
Not thinking death so near,
It pleased the Lord to bid him come,
And in his sight appear"
AND SUSAN HILL WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 15th 1915
AGED 71 YEARS
"A sudden change, at God's command she fell,
She had no chance to bid her friends farewell,
Affliction came without warning given,
And bid her haste to meet her God in heaven"

JOHN C. HILL Shipwright, Unemployed in 1911, (Census)

14. Curbs

North Side
DANIEL IZABY WHO DIED 21st OF DEC. 1912 AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO MATILDA JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 13th OF AUGUST 1939 AGED 76 YEARS (one line)

South Side
ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER FLORENCE ETHEL WO DIED 14th OCT. 1920 AGED 38 YEARS

DANIEL IZABY Crane Driver (1911 Census)

15. Curbs

South Side
MARY SKINNER DIED 1912 AGED 76
JAMES WATKINS DIED JUNE 26th 1916 AGED 20

North Side
THOMAS WATKINS DIED MAY 7th 1924 AGED 58
ELIZABETH WATKINS DIED FEB. 19th 1938 AGED 69

THOMAS WATKINS Lighterman, (1911 Census)

16.

1942 - not recorded

17. Headstone and Curbs

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOHN KEMP
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 20th 1881
AGED 54 YEARS
"For what is life, it is even a vapour,
That appeareth for a little time and
Then vanisheth away"
ALSO JAMES TUFFEY
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 3rd 1899
AGED 74 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO SELINA TUFFEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MAY 26th 1915
AGED 79YEARS
"Lord Jesus receive my Spirit"

JOHN KEMP Iron Moulder, Personal Estate valued at £400 (Probate Index)
JAMES TUFFEY Tailor, died at the Conservative Club, Personal Estate, £2,052 16s 7d (Probate Index)

18. Curbs

1930's - not recorded

ROW 3

19. Headstone and Curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM FRANKS
WHO DIED 11th JANUARY 1903
AGED 23 YEARS
"Released from sorrow, sin and pain,
And free from every care,
By angels hands to heaven conveyed,
To rest for ever there"
ALSO
STEPHEN FRANKS
WHO DIED 29th OCTOBER 1906
AGED 66 YEARS
"Past all pain for ever,
Done with sickness now,
Those dear eyes are closed forever,
Peaceful is thy brow"
"Gone but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger,
Round the spot where thou are laid"

WILLIAM FRANKS Bargeman on father's barge (1901 Census)
STEPHEN FRANKS Barge Owner of Upnor (1901 Census).
The latter's personal estate was valued at £518 11s 1d (Probate Index)

20. Curbs

1950's - not recorded

21. Large plot, Iron Posts & Chains, Cruciform Coped with two Ledgers with Horizontal Crosses
on each side, all Red Granite

The Stone Family of Upnor

Coped Stone
South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EUPHENIA GOODEVE
WIFE OF JOSEPH STONE OF UPNOR
DIED 8th SEPTEMBER 1905 AGED 60 YEARS
"Behold, I am with thee and will keep thee in all places
whither thou goest, I will not leave thee" Gen. Xxviii v 157

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH STONE
HUSBAND OF EUPHENIA GOODEVE
DIED 17th MAY 1914 AGED 93 YEARS
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow
Me all the days of my life"

WILLIAM PHILIP BUDD STONE YOUNGEST SON DIED 29th JAN. 1951 AGED 89 YEARS

North Ledger
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY STONE
DIED AUGUST 17th 1925
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO JOSEPH STONE
DIED AUG. 4th 1931
AGED 72 YEARS
"He giveth his beloved sleep"

South Ledger
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
REUBEN SINCLAIR STONE
OF UPNOR
DIED APRIL 21st 1928 AGED 79
ALSO LOUISA SYLVIA
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 11th 1935 AGED 82
ALSO JAMES CAMPBELL
FIFTH SON OF THE ABOVE
WOUNDED AT YPRES
DIED MAY 9th 1915 AGED 26
ALSO JOSEPH
THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE
MISSING PRESUMED KILLED IN ACTION
AT ALBERT NOV. 12th 1916 AGED 29
ALSO
CHARLES CAMPBELL STONE
FOURTH SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 21st 1949 AGED 62

JOSEPH STONE, died 1914   Shop Keeper, Baker and Post Office, Lower Upnor (Kelly's 1895 Directory). Personal Estate, £5,950 (Probate Index)
REUBEN STONE, died 1928   Baker , Personal Estate valued at £1,5567 17s (Probate Index)
JOSEPH STONE, died 1931   Baker and Grocer at Stoke (1911 Census)
JAMES STONE, died 1915   Clerk, H.M. Customs (1911 Census)
JOSEPH STONE, died 1916   Hospital Clerk (1911 Census)
CHARLES STONE, died 1949   Baker (1911 Census)

22. Large plot, Broken Pillar on Pedestals

Frank Miskin, the wealthy Farmer and Contractor who died in 1904
(The identity of the person buried under the fallen obelisk (west of Miskin)
will have to remain a mystery, having proved beyond my strength to move it!)

East Side
"Not Dead
But Living in Thee"
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANK MISKIN
WHO PASSED INTO THE GREATER LIFE
NOVEMBER 11th 1904 AGED 48
"In Faith we Meet Again"

North Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EVELYN FIFTH SON OF
WILLIAM L. MISKIN
WHO PASSED OVER JUNE 30th 1911
AGED 28 YEARS

FRANK MISKIN   Farmer and Contractor at at Stoke in 1901 (Census)
Personal Estate valued at £39, 682 15s 1d* (Probate Index).   * (Modern value, over £2,000,000)
From the Chatham Observer
"DEATH OF MR FRANK MISKIN
We regret to have to record the death of Mr Frank Miskin, partner in the firm of Messrs Tuff and Miskin, contractors, Rochester, Gravesend and elsewhere, which sad event occurred at his residence, Greenfields, Wainscott, on Friday.
   The deceased was a son of the late Mr Wm. Miskin, of Beluncle, Hoo, and for many years he resided at Mackay's Court, Stoke, only removing to to Wainscott in recent years. The death of the deceased was not altogether unexpected for, some months past he had been known to be suffering from a very painful malady. In May last year he underwent a serious operation, and a week before is death a further operation was deemed necessary, but his life could not be saved, and he passed away on the day named. Mr Miskin was 48 years of age. He leaves a widow (daughter of Mr Henry Pye, of St. Mary's Hall) and one daughter to mourn his loss.
   The deceased gentleman had been connected with the firm of Tuff and Miskin for nearly 20 years, and besides he was a director of the building firm of Frank Miskin, Ltd., of the barge owning firm of Samuel West, Ltd., and of the firm of timber merchants, Drake and Co., Ltd. He was a keen man of business , and his strict integrity won for him the respect and esteem of all with whom he became acquainted.
   The late Mr Miskin took an interest in public affairs in the district in which he resided in which he resided. He was for some years Chairman of the Stoke School Board, becoming a member of the Education Committee upon these bodies ceasing to exist to exist. He took a great interest in all kinds of sport, and was a fine shot.
    In politics he was a Conservative, and by his death his party has lost a staunch supporter.
THE FUNERAL
The deep regard in which the late Mr Miskin was held was evidenced on Wednesday, when his mortal remains were laid to rest in Frindsbury Churchyard. Hundreds of people assembled from all parts of the district, the churchyard being almost filled with friends and sympathisers.
   The funeral cortège comprised a glass car, bearing the coffin, and covered with floral tributes, the private carriage of the deceased containing wreaths, a landau filled with wreaths, and several private coaches, in which rode the mourners.
   A large number of personal friends and employees of the late Mr Miskin awaited the arrival of the cortège on Frindsbury Hill and walked in the rear of the procession from that point along the Avenue to the church...........................
    The whole of the Burial Service, with the exception of the committal portion, was conducted in the church, the officiating clergy being the Revs. R. Marley (Vicar of Hoo), W. H, Jackson, and H. T. Young. The service was plain, but the hymns, "Oh God our help" and "Now the labourer's task is o'er" were sung. As the coffin was borne from the church to the graveside the organist (Mr E. W. Dibley) played "The Dead March" from "Saul".
   The grave, a new one was bricked and lined with white chrysanthemums, ivy and smilax. The body was enclosed in a shell and an oak coffin with brass furniture. The brass plate bore the inscription: "Frank Miskin: died 11th Nov., 1904; aged 48 years"........................"
    There were 150 floral tributes and the mourners in addition to the family, included Henry Pye, Senior, Henry Pye, Junior, Charles Tuff, M.P., Doctors, R. R. Brown, J. Holroyd and Cosman, F. F. Smith, Mayor of Rochester, Thomas Lake Aveling, the Steward of the Castle Club, Mr Olding, Re, T. J. Cleave Warne, Vicar of Stoke, H. Cobb and R. Cobb, Frank Drake, S. J. Brice, F. and Spencer Woodhams, H. T. Williams (Head of Wainscott School), Joseph Pardoe, Schoolmaster, Henry Smetham, Historian of Strood, Office staff of Tuff and Miskin and workmen from Stoke and St.Mary's.

EVELYN MISKIN   Personal Estate £182 11s 9d (Probate Index)

23. Small Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE WALLIS
WHO DIED 3rd FEBRUARY 1912
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th DECEMBER 1925
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED SON OF THE ABOVE 1883 – 1958

GEORGE WALLIS Licensed Victualler and Police Pensioner (1911 Census)
Beer Retailer at the Quarry (Kelly's Directory1903)

24. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM WATKINS
WHO DIED 22nd OCTOBER 1911
AGED 63 ? YEARS
ALSO SIDNEY GEORGE
SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION 9th OF SEPTEMBER 1917
AGED 27 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM JOSEPH WATKINS
WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1925
AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO BERTHA BLAIR
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th JULY 1946
AGED 92 YEARS

WILLIAM J.WATKINS Fishmonger and Dealer (1911 Census).
Personal Estate £727 13s 8d (Probate Index)

25. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY LEONARD WARWOOD WHO DIED JULY 19th 1911 AGED 19 YEARS (one line)

North Side
ALSO ISHMAEL BUTLER WARWOOD WHO DIED JANUARY 15th 1932 AGED 69 YEARS

ISHMAEL WARWOOD Shop Keeper and Post Office (Kelly's Directory1903 )
In 1911 Census, Labourer at Road Roller Works, same man?

26. Pedestals, Cross Fallen and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HAROLD VERNON PARDOE
BORN NOV. 20th 1903
DIED JUNE 12th 1911
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO JOSEPH PARDOE
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 10th 1924 AGED 55 ? YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

JOSEPH PARDOE DIED 1924
From Chatham Observer
"MR. J. PARDOE
We regret to record the death on Sunday of Mr Joseph Pardoe (55) headmaster of the Wainscott Council School. He was taken ill about three weeks ago with gastric influenza, and heart trouble developed which brought about his end.
   There is little doubt that Mr Pardoe's condition was accentuated by the serious illness of his only daughter Molly, who is in a Chatham nursing home, where she has undergone a series of operations. Mrs Pardoe had only just returned from visiting her daughter on Sunday morning, when she found that her husband had suddenly expired.
   A native of Woolescote, near Stourbridge, the late Mr Pardoe entered the teaching profession at an early age, and after obtaining his certificate at Chester College he served in schools at Netterend, Hereford, and Lye, Worcestershire. He then obtained an appointment under the Kent Education Committee at Stoke, where he remained six years, and 16 years ago, on the death of Mr Roberts, was transferred to the school at Frindsbury Extra. Under his able leadership and the zealous manner in which Mrs Pardoe has worked in the infants department, Wainscott School has become one of the most successful schools in the county. Nature study and gardening are taught to both boys and girls, and some wonderfully good results have been obtained. The allotments in connection with the school are recognised to be in as good order as any in Kent. Basketwork and woodwork are among other accomplishments of the scholars of Wainscott School, and the tuition of all these important subjects Mr Pardoe took a leading part.
   He was exceedingly popular both with staff and scholars, and a friend of many of the parents. His death has cast a gloom over the whole district.
   Mr Pardoe took an active interest in the local branch of the National Union of Teachers he had filled the office of president, was a member of the committee, and represented the branch at the Kent County Association.
   In church work, too, he played a prominent part, being sides-man at Frindsbury, a member of the Church Council, superintendent of Wainscott Sunday School, and rurial-deaconal treasurer for the Diocesan Quota Fund. In all these directions his place will be hard to fill.
   The funeral took place in Frindsbury Churchyard yesterday and was largely attended. The Rev. H. F. Shepherd (vicar) officiated, assisted by the Rev. E. S. Jose (late vicar). The choirboys led the singing of the hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" and the Nunc Domittis was chanted as the body was borne from the church to the graveside. Floral tributes were sent, amongst others, by the Mayor and Mayoress of Rochester, the Frindsbury Parochial Church Council, the sides-men of Frindsbury Church, the Rochester, Chatham and District National Union of Teachers, chairman and managers of Staff and the little ones of Wainscott School, the Wainscott Sunday School children, and members of the Wainscott Institute, Messrs G. Gates and Sons carried out the funeral arrangements"

27. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR NEAME
WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th MAY 1911 AGED 48 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ELIZA NEAME
WHO DIED 30th OCTOBER 1950 AGED 87 YEARS

ARTHUR NEAME Wood Sawyer (1901 Census)

28. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LEWIS HARRISON
AT REST OCT. 23rd 1910 AGED 32

North Side
ALSO EDITH
AT REST 12th JUNE 1953 AGED 69 YEARS

LEWIS HARRISON Ordinary Seaman, Royal Navy at Gibraltar? (1901 Census)

29. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MRS. SARAH HAMMOND
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 1st 1880
AGED 76 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO OF
MR. JAMES COOPER
SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER [ ] 1882
AGED 49 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO OF
EMILY COOPER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 18th 1887
AGED [ 7 ] YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
MR. JAMES COOPER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] 1908

30. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES EVENDEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS APRIL 21st 1886
AGED 75 YEARS
"Fain would I tell to sinners proud,
What a dear Saviour I have found,
And point to the redeeming blood,
And say behold the way to God,
The blood of Jesus Christ his son,
Cleanseth us from all sin"
ALSO JAMES EVENDEN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS DECEMBER 27th 1899
AGED 93 YEARS

JOHN EVENDEN Retired Market Gardener (1891 Census)

31. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
NANCY BLACKMAN
WHO DIED MAY 2nd 1896
AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO
ALFRED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 18th 1820
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM SAMUEL THEIR SON
WHO DIED APRIL 10th 1893
AGED 23 YEARS

ALFRED BLACKMAN Agricultural Labourer (1911 Census)

WILLIAM SAMUEL BLACKMAN, DIED 1893
The following is a concise version of the long Chatham Observer article
"A BRIDEGROOM DROWNED, THE GIRL'S MOTHER CAUSED TROUBLE"
INQUEST at Guildhall, Rochester. CORONER Mr W. H. Bell, L.L.B. FOREMAN OF JURY Mr A. Maddox
BODY FOUND at entrance of Thames and Medway Canal
WITNESS: Mr Alfred Blackman, father of deceased. Agricultural labourer of Frindsbury. His son worked on Mr Baker's farm for 7½ years. He left work in April, hoping to find work at Wouldham Cement Works. He was due to be married in a fortnight, if he was successful in getting job.
When he returned to his father's house, he seemed depressed. His father did not suspect "foul play" in son's death and had no idea how his son ended up in river. His son was happy at home.
TO FOREMAN'S QUESTION: When his son left home, he had no idea he might commit suicide.
TO CORONER'S QUESTION: His son was going to Wouldham because his fiancée lived there; he approved of his son's marriage.
WITNESS: Mr William Heaver of 3 Raven's Knowle, Wouldham, labourer in Mr Peter's chalk quarry. Blackman was to marry his adopted daughter, Julia Lambert. They were to live in witnesses house. Blackman left his house the 7th of April to get medicine for a bad cold from Dr Bell in Rochester. Witness lent him 5 shillings. Before he left the house he gave his purse (containing 11/6d) to Heaver to look after, he also left his watch and chain. Blackman had some savings and was going to draw money out to buy Heaver's furniture. Blackman was a hard worker. Three weeks previously witness heard him threaten to commit suicide, saying "I am in two minds to do away with myself", adding that "his girl's mother" had upset him.
TO A JUROR'S QUESTION: He did not think it odd that Blackman had left his watch
CORONER'S QUESTION: Did girl's mother object to marriage ? Heaver did not want to answer question but Coroner insisted. Heaver said the girls' mother wanted to part them.
TO FOREMAN'S QUESTION: Blackman was cheerful on Monday, there was no indication he would commit suicide.
WITNESS: Dr A.T. F. Brown examined body, there were no signs of violence. Body had been in water 2 or 3 days, probably drowned.
WITNESS: Mr William Mungeam, assistant lock keeper , who found the body at 5.30 am, between the lock gate and floodgate. He did not think the body was brought in by tide.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: He found Blackman's cap in inner lock. Blackman's head was jammed in girder of flood gates.
WITNESS: Julia Mary Lambert, of Frog Lane, Upnor. She last saw Blackman on Sunday night at Strood Station; he was going to Halling to cross the river to Wouldham by the ferry.
They parted on good terms; he told her he had no regular work, with none in view. She had known him 3 years. He told her he had saved £33 and was going to withdraw £22 to buy Mr Heaver's furniture. Not having work seemed to prey on his mind. Her mother objected to the marriage, but her father told her she was old enough to do what she thought proper. She had no reason to think Blackman would commit suicide but now believed he had done so.
VERDICT: "Found drowned, circumstances unknown"

32. Headstone and Curbs with remains of low railings

Caswell Family

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALBERT FRENCH CASWELL
BORN 16th OF JULY 1869
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED IN
ROTTERDAM HARBOUR
ON THE NIGHT OF FRIDAY
11th DECEMBER 1885
"In the midst of life we are in Death"

ALSO OF THE FOLLOWING INTERRED AT HIGHAM
BORN 10th AUG. 1866   ARTHUR   DIED 9th DEC. 1872

BORN 16th MAY 1873   LIZZY   DIED 31st MAY 1873

BORN 10th OCT. 1876   KATHERINE ANN    DIED 21st DEC. 1876

"Suffer them to come unto Me"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF SAMUEL CASWELL
WHO DIED ON THE 26th MARCH 1903
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
SAMUEL CASWELL
WHO DIED 1st DECEMBER 1915 AGED 83 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

SAMUEL CASWELL, DIED 1915
From Chatham Observer
"A POOR LAW OFFICER
DEATH OF MR. S. CASWELL
The interment took place in Frindsbury Churchyard on Saturday of Mr Samuel Caswell, who passed away at his residence, 7 St. Mary's Road, Strood, on the previous Wednesday.
   The deceased gentleman, who was 83 years of age, was for four years on the official staff of the Workhouse at Strood. He relinquished this appointment in 1860, and was afterwards for 12 years a clerk in the office of the late Mr R. L. Cobb, auctioneer and land agent, Higham.
   He returned to the Poor Law service in 1872 as relieving officer for the Strood district of the Strood Union, and was also appointed registrar of births, marriages and deaths for the same area, positions from which he retired on pension in October 1899.
   Mr Caswell also held a number of other offices. He was for many years vaccination officer and attendance officer for Higham, Cliffe-at-Hoo and Cuxton, and was first inspector for the district under the Infant Protection Act. He leaves a son and daughter. Mrs Caswell having pre-deceased her husband by about ten years."

33. Iron Cross

Illegible

34. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR FATHER
HIRAM TIBE LONDON
DIED 15th JANUARY 1888
AGED 73 YEARS
"These Men see the wonders of the Lord
and his wonders in the Deep"
ALSO
SUSANNAH BUDELL LONDON
DIED 3rd JANUARY 1939
AGED 74 YEARS
"O Rest in the Lord"

35. Headstone and Curbs

IN MEMORIA
HELEN
THE DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND LOUISA CAMPBELL
BORN MAY 4th 1851 ?
DIED FEBRUARY 29th 1888
ALSO COLIN
THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN NOV. 27th 1862
DIED OCT. 9th 1866
"For so He giveth His Beloved Sleep"
ALSO LOUISE
THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF
JAMES CAMPBELL
BORN OCT. 6th 1827
DIED FEB. 18th 1897
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JAMES CAMPBELL
BORN JAN. 1st 1834
DIED MAY 16th 1905
ALSO OF ALICE CAMPBELL
THIRD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
BORN SEPTEMBER 14th 1855
DIED MAY 6th 1938

36. Headstone

"Though lost to sight, to memory ever Dear"
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
STEPHEN BARDEN
WHO DIED APRIL 7th 1889
AGED 42 YEARS
"Yea though I walk through the Valley of
the Shadow of Death, I will fear no evil,
For thou art with me, thy rod and thy
staff, they comfort me"
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY HIS
SORROWING WIDOW

STEPHEN BARDEN Railway Engine Driver (1881 Census)

37. Headstone

Thomas Boucher, Late Surveyor General of the G.P.O., died 1885

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS BOUCHER
OF "HOLLYWOOD" FRINDSBURY
LATE SURVEYOR GENERAL
OF H.M.'s GENERAL POST OFFICE
BORN 16th NOVEMBER 1817
DIED 13th MAY 1885
ALSO OF HIS ONLY SISTER
ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM SPINK
OF LONDON AND CALCUTTA
BORN 19th MAY 1816
DIED 24th DECEMBER 1876
ON HER VOYAGE FROM INDIA AND WAS
BURIED AT SEA
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they
Shall see God"

THOMAS BOUCHER Personal Estate £10, 051 7s 5d. Re-sworn 1886, £9,999 7s 11d (Probate Index)
One of the executors, Thomas William Spink of the City of London, East India Agent

38. Headstone

IN
MEMORY
OF
FRANCES SARAH CROUCH
OF FRINDSBURY
DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1885
IN HER 90th YEAR
ALSO HER SISTER
ESTHER MARY CROUCH
WHO DIED ON CHISTMAS DAY 1891
AGED 84 YEARS
"Jesus saith
I am the Way, the Truth and
the Life; no man cometh unto
the Father, but by Me"

39. Pedestals, Cross Displaced

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES SYDNEY
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ANN ROBERTS
DIED JANUARY 16th 1915
AGED 66 YEARS
"In Faith we meet again"

North side
ALSO OF THEIR CHILDREN
PERCY CHARLES
DIED APRIL 18th 1887
AGED 2 YEARS 10 MONTHS
ELLEN LUCY
DIED APRIL 20th 1887 AGED 1 YEAR
MABEL CONSTANCE
DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1889 AGED 8 MONTHS
ALSO OF ARTHUR CHARLES
DIED MARCH 20th 1873 AGED 11 MONTHS
INTERRED IN CHATHAM CEMETERY
"Safe in the Arms of Jesus"

South Side
ALSO
MARY ANN
WIDOW OF THE LATE
CHARLES SYDNEY ROBERTS
DIED JUNE 26th 1938
AGED 87 YEARS

CHARLES ROBERTS Retired Builder (1911 Census)
Of "Wickfield", personal estate £13,839 16s 10d

40. Headstone

- not recorded

41. Fallen and Broken Headstone

ERNEST WILLIAM HODGE
DIED 8th AUGUST 18[92] AGED 3 YEARS
ALICE EMILY HODGE
[DIED] 9th AUGUST 18[92] AGED 8 YEARS
ERNEST [R]OSER HODGE
[DIED] 10th AUGUST 18[82]2 AGED [    ] MONTHS
ALSO LENA HODGE
[DIED] [    ] AUGUST 1892 AGED 12 MONTHS
ALSO BEATRICE HODGE
DIED 14th AUGUST 1892 AGED [5 YEARS]
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO ERNEST ROSER HODGE
DIED [    ] OCTOBER 1942 ?AGED [    ]

42. Pedestals, Curbs and CWGC Headstone

South Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES BULLEN
LAY WORKER OF ST. MARY'S
PARISH CHURCH, STROOD
AND SERVER AT THE ALTAR
ENTERED INTO REST
FEBRUARY 4th 1892 AGED 49 YEARS

East Side
PTE. HARRY
MARCH WILLS
R.A.M.C. 87139
WHO DIED AT THE MILITARY HOSPITAL
WOKING 5th NOVEMBER 1918
AGED 41 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

North Side
ALSO OF
HANNAH
MARSH BULLEN
WIDOW OF THE LATE
JAMES BULLEN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
10th FEBRUARY 1921
AGED 78 YEARS
"With Christ which is far better"

C.W.G.C. Headstone

87139 PRIVATE
H. M. WILLS
ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
5th NOVEMBER 1918

ROW 4

43. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN WILLS
OF UPPER UPNOR
WHO DIED MAY 21st 1902
AGED 62 YEARS
"Though lost to sight,
To memory ever dear"
ALSO EMMA WILLS
DIED MAY 9th 1905
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS WILLIAM
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 28th 1904
AGED 28 YEARS
"Boast not thyself of tomorrow,
For thou knowest not what the day shall bring

JOHN WILLS Inn Keeper "Crown and Anchor", Upnor (1901 Census)

44. Headstone

Face Down

45. Headstone

1961 - not recorded

46. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS SUMMER STARTUP
WHO DIED 16th AUGUST 1910
AGED 48 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
ELIZABETH ANN STARTUP
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th FEBRUARY 1916
AGED 52 YEARS
"And with the morn, those angel faces smile,
Which I have loved long since and lost awhile"
ALSO ARTHUR
ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION 15th SEPT. 1916
"For duty's sake he gave his life,
---- a life to save,
A lonely soldier's grave he reaps,
And with earth's noblest dead he sleeps"
AGED 24 YEARS

THOMAS STARTUP Market Gardener (1901 Census)

47. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES ANN HAYWARD
WHO DIED OCT. 27th 1911 AGED 50 YEARS

North Side
ALSO OF HENRY EDWARD HAYWARD HER HUSBAND
WHO DIED JUNE 10th 1927 AGED 66 YEARS

HENRY HAYWARD Engineer's Clerk (1911 Census)

48. Curbs

1950's - not recorded

49. Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES SALES
WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1911
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th DECEMBER 1911
AGED 53 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"

JAMES SALES Tunnel Watch Keeper (1911 Census)

50. Curbs

South Side
HENRY JAMES POCOCK WHO DIED 12th JULY 1933 AGED 48 YEARS

North Side
ALSO HAROLD POCOCK WHO DIED 2nd AUGUST 1910 AGED 18 YEARS

51. Curbs

South Side
EMMA WAGHORNE WHO DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1917 AGED 21 YEARS

North Side
ALSO OF PHILIP WAGHORNE WHO DIED 1st FEBRUARY 1930 AGED 69 YEARS

52. Small Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
OTWAY BOURNE
WHO DIED MARCH 15th 1878
AGED 24 YEARS
"While in the world I did remain,
My latter days were grief and pain,
But when the Lord, he thought it best,
He took me to a place of rest"
ALSO ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 22nd 1877
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD HENRY
BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED [SEPTEMBER 2] 2nd 1877
[AGED 11 WEEKS]

53. Headstone and Foot Stone

CHARLES PARSONS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 14th FEBRUARY 1878
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO CATHERINE PARSONS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] JUNE 1894
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM CHARLES PARSONS
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP 4th MARCH 1879
AGED 5 YEARS
"Oh keep us faithful God,
[ ] faithful to thy Dove"

54. Modern Curb

- not recorded

55. Curb

1930's - not recorded

56. Curbs

South Side
ALSO HARRY STIRRUP SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 30th AUGUST 1924 AGED 42 YEARS

57. Headstone and Curbs

IN
LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
GEORGE BARNETT
DIED APRIL 2nd 1839
DIED JUNE 16th 1884
"For his real worth let friendship,
drop a tear,
who knew him best lament him,
most sincere"
ALSO TRUMAN
SON OF THE ABOVE
BORN JUNE 28th 1869
DIED AUGUST 6th 1883
"One gentle sigh, his spirit fled,
we scarcely thought he
could be dead"
ALSO ELIZA BARNETT
BORN MARCH 10th 1844
DIED MARCH 20th 1895

GEORGE BARNET Contractor of Parsonage House, (2 Servants) (1881 Census)

58. Headstone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS PUTTIFER
BORN APRIL 16th 1843
DIED JANUARY 27th 1910
ALSO MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN MAY 10th 1844
DIED JUNE 6th 1906
ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE
CAROLINE
BORN JUNE 6th 1869
DIED JANUARY 1st 1885
ARTHUR JOSEPH
BORN MARCH 31st 1874
DIED APRIL 14th 1890
"A sudden change, I in a moment fell,
I had no time to bid my friends farewell,
Think not this strange, death happens unto all,
This day was mine, tomorrow you may fall"

THOMAS PUTTIFER Bargeman (1901 Census)

59. Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOSEPH PUTTIFER
WHO DIED MARCH 20th 1885
AGED 67 YEARS

60. Curbs

HENRY JOHNSON ALSO OF ADELATE (sic) MARY JOHNSON
WHO DIED JUNE 2nd 1909 AGED 70 YEARS WHO DIED FEBRUARY 26th 1913 AGED 66 YEARS

HENRY JOHNSON Agricultural Labourer (1901 Census)

ROW 5

61. Granite Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN CHARLOTTE LEWRY
DIED 27th NOVEMBER 1902
AGED 32 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"

62. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs

West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD HEAD
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 15th 1903
AGED 72 YEARS

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWARD HEAD
WHO FELL ASLEEP JAN. 25th 1910
AGED 77 YEARS

EDWARD HEAD Rail Guard (1871 Census)

63.

1939 - not recorded

64. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM WALTER
WHO DIED 10th JULY 1904
IN HER 48th YEAR
"Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand,
and the sound of a voice that is still"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WALTER
WHO DIED 30th SEPTEMBER 1905
IN HIS 50th YEAR
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die"

WILLIAM WALTER Cement Labourer (1901 Census)
Or... Civil Servant?, Personal Estate £1,439 12s 5d (Probate Index)

65. Curbs

1936 - not recorded

66. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
ANN ELIZABETH BLAKE OSENTON
DIED APRIL 18th 1915
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM BLAKE OSENTON
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 21st 1923
AGED 83 YEARS

67. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY MAUD BAKER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 21st 1914 AGED 58 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ALICE A. SAUNDERS
WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 25th 1929 AGED 40 YEARS

68. Curbs

South Side
ELIZABETH SARAH STONE WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1912 AGED 15 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS

North Side
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY STONE DIED JUNE 1st 1923 AGED 51 YEARS

WILLIAM STONE River Constable, City of London (1911 Census)
(2015-02-13 Ian Smith states that Henry William Stone was his Great Grandfather and was a City of Rochester River Policeman and had reached the rank of Sergent when he died.)

69. Headstone and Curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EMMA JANE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS BOLTON
WHO DIED OCTOBER 2nd 1910
IN HER 50th YEAR
"In death, O Lord abide with me"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS BOLTON
WHO DIED JANUARY 6th 1922
AGED 64 YEARS

THOMAS BOLTON Waterman, Stone Trade (1911 Census)

70. Curbs

Parts missing

71. Headstone

1950's - not recorded

72. Cruciform Coped

Thomas Whitebread, the Farmer, died 1896

North Side
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM WHITEBREAD
BORN 27th FEBRUARY 1868 DIED 1st MARCH 1868
ALSO BEATRICE MAY WHITEBREAD
BORN 18th MAY 1882 DIED 15th SEPTEMBER 1887
ALSO IVO JOHN WHITEBREAD
BORN 19th APRIL 1884 DIED 16th APRIL 1923
ALSO OF STANLEY EIGHTH SON OF THOMAS WILLIAM AND MARY ANN
WHITEBREAD WHO DIED 1st SEPTEMBER 1878 AGED 4 MONTHS

South Side
IN MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM WHITEBREAD
WHO DIED 18th NOVEMBER 1896 AGED 52 YEARS
"Not my will but thine be done"
ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th MARCH 1915 AGED 71 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
IN MEMORY OF HERBERT FOURTH SON OF THOMAS WILLIAM AND MARY ANN
WHITEBREAD WHO DIED 19th MAY 1878 AGED 6 YEARS

THOMAS WHITEBREAD Farmer, Personal Estate £4, 687 19s (Probate Index)

73. Face Down, Modern ?

74. Curbs, no inscription

75a. Detached Headstone, against wall

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FRANCES AMELIA [EVENDEN]
WHO DIED JAN. 8th [1881]
AGED 4 YEARS & 7 MONTHS
ALSO JANE EVENDEN
WHO DIED NOV. 30th 190[3]
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO JOHN STAINCHALL EV[ENDEN]
WHO DIED DEC. 5th 192[5]
AGED 76 YEARS

JOHN EVENDEN Publican "Royal Oak" (Kelly's Directory 1895, 1909)
In 1881 Census at "Fleur d' Lis" at Burham

ROW 6

75b.

1930's - not recorded

76. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN WALTER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
12th JANUARY 1902
AGED 76 YEARS
"With Christ which is far Better"
ALSO ELIZA BARDEN
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 30th MARCH 1914
AGED 80 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO EMILY COOK
DIED 6th JANUARY 1944
AGED 84 YEARS

77. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY THOMAS WILLIAMS
DIED 5th SEPTEMBER 1910
AGED 73 YEARS
FOR 33 YEARS ASSISTANT OVERSEER
AND 6 YEARS CHURCHWARDEN OF THIS
PARISH OF FRINDSBURY

HENRY THOMAS WILLIAMS DIED 1910
From Chatham Observer
"MR. H. T. WILLIAMS
A well known resident of Frindsbury passed away on Monday morning in the person of Mr Henry Thomas Williams, aged 73 years. The deceased, who resided at Grove House, Grove Road, carried on for many years the business of a builder, and for 33 years he was rate collector and assistant overseer of the parishes of Frindsbury Intra and Frindsbury Extra.
   In business he was one of the most successful traders in the towns, and was able to retire some years since, owning a considerable amount of property in the neighbourhood. Sometime afterwards he gave up his parochial work, and, it will be remembered, on his relinquishing the office, the district was divided, Mr W. J. Baker being appointed assistant overseer and rate collector for Frindsbury Intra, and Mr S.W. Ring for Frindsbury Extra.
   The deceased was also a staunch Churchman, and for many years was Churchwarden at Frindsbury Church. For three years he represented Frindsbury Extra on the Strood Board of Guardians and District Council, and his knowledge of the parish and it's needs made him a most useful member, especially on the latter body.
   He was a man of strict integrity, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends. Mr Williams had been ailing for a long time. Bronchitis and asthma ga

78. Pedestals, Cross Fallen and Curbs

East Side
IN EVER
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HENRY BARDEN
DIED JULY 28th 1902
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO LYDIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MARCH 18th 1932
AGED 82 YEARS

South Side
ALSO
ELSIE MAUD
THIRD DAUGHTER & BELOVED WIFE OF
ROBERT J. WEAVER
PASSED AWAY SEPT. 12th 1947
AGED 58 YEARS
"A Beautiful Memory"

North Side
ALSO
ROBERT JOHN
WEAVER
PASSED AWAY 27th APRIL 1946
AGED 65 YEARS
CREMATED AT CHARING

79. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JENNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN WYLES
OF STONEHOUSE FARM
WHO DIED JULY 13th 1901
AGED 39 YEARS
"Come to me – saith one? - and coming,be at rest"
ALSO
JOHN DENNIS
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1914
AGED 19 YEARS
ALSO JOHN WYLES
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED AT MAIDSTONE FEBY. 20Th 1944
AGED 84 YEARS
"Abide with me"
ALSO STANLEY SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED AT SHANGHAI MARCH 7th 1927
AGED 31 YEARS

80. Celtic Cross

THOMAS ROBERTS
DIED NOV. 22nd 1908
AGED 62 YEARS

THOMAS ROBERTS School Master at Wainscott (1881 Census)

81. Headstone

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ELLEN
THE BELOVED DAUGHTER
OF
WILLIAM AND EMMA BOURNE
WHO DIED 23rd JANUARY 1909
AGED 20 YEARS
"Like a lilly fair and green,
Soon cut down and no more seen,
In peace she lived, in Christ she died,
Her life was craved, but God denied"
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

82. Curbs

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN POOLEY DIED NOV. 20th 1909 AGED 34 YEARS

South Side
ALSO HANNAH GRACE TREMAIN
DIED DEC. 20th 1916 AGED 65 YEARS

83. Pedestals, Cross Gone, Curbs

East Side
IN CHERISHED MEMORY
OF
CATHERINE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
ALFRED EDWARD BENNETT
WHO FELL ASLEEP 3rd OCTOBER 1903
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ALFRED EDWARD BENNETT
WHO PASSED AWAY 12th FEBRUARY 1927
AGED 77 YEARS

South Side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED ONLY SON OF
A. E. AND CATHERINE BENNETT
WHO WAS DROWNED AT RANGOON
4th JULY 1905
AGED 29 YEARS
INTERRED AT POOCONDURY CEMETERY

ALFRED BENNETT Sail Maker (1881 Census)

84. Headstone and Curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF ROBERT HANNAH
WHO DIED JULY 11th 1909
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
ROBERT HANNAH
WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1923
AGED 88 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
SARAH ANN YOUNGER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 7th 1890
AGED 25 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
AND ALEXANDER SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 6th 1926
AGED 65 YEARS
"At Rest"

ROBERT HANNAH
Coal Labourer (1881 Census)

85a. Pedestals, Cross Fallen and Curbs

North Side
WILLIAM
WHITE
DIED JUNE 17th 1880
AGED 1 YEAR & 10 MONTHS

East Side
WALTER WILLIAM
WHITE
DIED DEC. 26th 188[1]
AGED 12 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM WHITE
DIED APRIL 14th 1915
AGED 75 YEARS
"Suffer little children to come unto me,
For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"

South Side
ALFRED WILLIAM
WHITE
DIED JUNE 24th 1893
AGED 12 YEARS
MARY ANN WHITE
DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1927
AGED 82 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

85b. Fallen, Broken Headstone (Missed from 1st Survey

[       ]
GEORGE
LANGLEY HARPUM
BORN JAN[UARY] 30th 1803
DIED [JUNE] 28th 1880
SARAH HARPUM
BORN AUGUST [    ] [1809]
DIED MARCH [    ] [1890]
GEORGE HARPUM
BORN APRIL [    ] [1837]
DIED JANUARY [    ] [1886]
[ ? ]
[     ]
DIED 23rd SEPTEMBER [ ? ]

GEORGE HARPUM Labourer (1871 Census)
GEORGE HARPUM JNR. Agricultural Labourer (1881 Census)

86. Headstone and Curbs

IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
FOSTER HENRY STOBBART
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 6th 1882
AGED 16 YEARS
"Gone in his youth, from misery and pain,
And gone where ransomed [       ],
Gone where all hearts [       ],
And only where we [      ] hope to [       ]"

FOSTER STOBBART Grocer's Boy (1881 Census)

87. Headstone

William Gurr who drowned in 1905

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF
REUBEN WALTER GURR
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 27th 1886
AGED 25 YEARS
"Not one from Memory, not gone from Love,
But gone where we all Hope to meet you Above"
ALSO
WILLIAM ROBERT GURR
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
MARCH 15th 1905
AGED 72 YEARS
"After the Storm, comes Peace"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 19th 1911
AGED 77 YEARS
"Greatly Loved and Deeply Mourned"

WILLIAM GURR DIED 1905
From Chatham Observer
"BARGE OVERTURNED
The sudden gales on Wednesday week wrought havoc among the smaller craft on the Lower Thames. At Greenhithe two barges were overturned, and William Gurr, of Upnor, one of the crew of the Vectis, was imprisoned in the cabin.
   The wreck was towed ashore, and the lifeless body was recovered next day. At the inquest on Saturday, Edward Gurr, of Strood, the captain of the Vectis, stated that the deceased was his father.
   Witness endeavoured to drag him out of the cabin companion as the vessel was heeling over, but he (witness) lost his foothold by the capsizing of the boat, and was submerged. When he got clear of the wreck, he saw one of the crew on the upturned keel, and there were no signs of his father.
   At the time the squall struck the vessel, hardly any sail was set. It was the worst squall witness had known"

ROW 7

88. Fallen, Broken Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN HONEYMON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1900
AGED 62 ? YEARS
( Eroded Verses)

89. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH BEALE
WHO DIED MAY 21st 1901
AGED 81 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)

90. Fallen Headstone, Face Down (could not lift)

91. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY BIGG
WHO DIED JULY 19th 1901
AGED 86 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO ELIZA BATES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
AND BELOVED WIFE OF T. BATES
WHO DIED DECEMBER 15th 1918
AGED 77 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS BATES
WHO DIED 31st MAY 1927
AGED 87 YEARS

THOMAS BATES Railway Engine Driver (1901 Census)

92.

1938 - not recorded

93. Granite Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED HILL
WHO DIED OCTOBER 7th 1908
AGED 80 YEARS
"A Light from this Household is Gone,
A Voice we Loved is Stilled,
A Place is Vacant in our Hearts,
Which Never can be Filled"
ALSO
ANN ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 28th 1914
AGED 84 YEARS
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO WALTER HILL
WHO DIED NOV. 17th 1940
AGED 78 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO LAURA ANN HILL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED MAY 20th 1948 AGED 86 YEARS

ALFRED HILL Fisherman (1881 Census)

94.

1938 - not recorded

95. Curbs on Large Plot

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BARBARA ELLEN TULLY WHO DIED 15th JAN 1893 AGED 58 YEARS
ALSO OF JAMES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 26th OCTOBER 1916 AGED 82 YEARS

North Side
ALSO OF THEIR SON JAMES EDWARD WHO DIED 20th OCT. 1879 AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO LOUISA TULLY WHO DIED 25th MARCH 1913 AGED 62 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace"

JAMES TULLY Bricklayer (1881 Census)

ROW 8

96. Broken Celtic Cross and Curbs

Reuben Middleton, General Manager of Aveling and Porter, died 1900

SACRED TOP THE MEMORY OF
REUBEN MIDDLETON
DIED 7th MARCH 1900
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO
ABIGAIL WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED 23rd FEBRUARY 1893 AGED 51 YEARS
"[Boast ?] not what shall be on the morrow"

REUBEN MIDDLETON DIED 1900
From the Chatham News
"FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. REUBEN MIDDLETON
The funeral of the late Mr Reuben Middleton, general manager to Messrs Aveling and Porter, Limited, Strood, whose death we recorded in our last issue, took place amid many manifestations of regret, on Saturday, the remains being interred with those of his wife, who died two years ago, at Frindsbury Churchyard.
   The cortège, which consisted of a Washington car, containing the coffin, of polished oak, with brass fittings, and eight mourning carriages, left the late residence of the deceased, Bridge House, Esplanade, Strood, at 2.40 and proceeded by way of the High street, North street, and Frindsbury road to the place of burial.
   Many of the men, who had been employed under the deceased followed in the rear, while a considerable number assembled at the church, where Mr T. L. Aveling and Mr H, Pitts (directors of the firm) also joined the party.........................."
   Many other employees of Aveling and Porter attended, including all the foremen of the various departments, office staff and the drawing department. There were a large number of floral tributes from family, friends and all departments of Aveling and Porter

97. Pedestals, Fallen Cross and Curbs

IN
MEMORY
OF
BERNARD JAMES
DEARLY LOVED CHILD OF
J. & E. BOURNE
WHO DIED APRIL 26th 1911
AGED 1 YEAR 8 MONTHS
"Thy Will be Done"

98. Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN CHEESEMAN
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 25th 1911
AGED 83 YEARS
"Home at last, thy Labour done,
Safe and Blest, the Victory won,
Jordan passed, from pain set free,
Angels now have welcomed thee"
ALSO OF MARY
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1919
AGED 84 YEARS
"At Rest"

JOHN CHEESEMAN Labourer (1881 Census)

99. Pedestals Cross Gone

IN MEMORY OF JAMES DAY
WHO DIED JULY 12th 1908 AGED [40] YEARS

100. Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDITH MINNIE THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WALTER W. DIPLOCK
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 26th 1908
AGED 24 YEARS
"In the midst of Life we are in Death"
ALSO
IRENA F. DAY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 24th 1910
AGED 1 YEAR AND 11 MONTHS

101. Curbs

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD WILLIAM PHILLIPS WHO DIED 3rd NOV. 1907? AGED 49 YEARS

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWIN BARDEN WHO DIED 19th JUNE 1928 AGED 57 YEARS

EDWARD PHILLIPS Cement Labourer (1881 Census)

102. Detached, Broken Headstone, leaning on dead tree

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
EMILY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
FELIX BOURNE
OF STROOD
DIED JUNE 1st 1886
AGED 49 YEARS
"Husband and children be content,
For unto you I was but lent,
My debt is paid my grave you see,
Therefore prepare to follow me"

103. Small Headstone

The unfortunate William Hancock who died under a train in 1888

IN MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HANCOCK
OF NOTTINGHAM
WHO MET HIS DEATH
ON THE S. E. [R] STROOD
JULY 5th 1888
AGED 25 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"

WILLIAM HANCOCK DIED 1888
When the Inquest was held, Hancock's name was not known. He was buried at All Saints as an "unknown man". When his family discovered that he had been killed, they tried to have his body exhumed and reburied in Nottingham. This attempt was not successful, so they placed the small headstone on the grave, and the church register was adjusted to record the identity of the dead man.
From the Chatham Observer
"SUICIDE AT STROOD
SINGULAR HALLUCINATIONS
An inquest was held on Saturday at the Railway Tavern, before the City Coroner, Mr W. H. Bell, LL B., on the body of a man unknown who was killed on the South Eastern Railway, on Thursday night.
   Mr D. Skinner was appointed foreman of the jury.
   Edward Hansted, of Temple Farm, Strood, foreman of Temple Brickfields, deposed that he saw the deceased the first time at about half past three in the afternoon of Thursday. He did not remember the name of the deceased although it was told to him. He saw him previously go on to the South Eastern Railway, and when he came to the wharf the 3.37 train from Maidstone passed by. Deceased swung his arm over his head, and then went and lay down by witness's house. Deceased afterwards asked for water and witness gave him some. He complained of his head being bad, and said he suffered with his head. In the course of conversation deceased gave his Christian name as William, and said that he was a fitter by trade. He stated also that he had been at work in Chatham dockyard, and had come that morning from Cage lane, Chatham.
   When a train passed along the London, Chatham and Dover Railway, he exclaimed "That is where I ought to be, under the train", and repeated this when another one came up later on. He said, " There are several thousands women coming to kick me to death", and when witness replied "Oh, no they are not, they don't kick people to death in this country", he said, "Don't talk so mad".
   Deceased left witness and witness did not see him again until the train had passed over him. He was then dead.
   Thomas William Harris, of Cuxton road, Strood, labourer, said he saw deceased between three and four o'clock on Thursday afternoon near Mr Hansted's cottage. He asked witness where there was any water, and he replied "you are close to the river". Then he said "I want to drown myself", and on being asked why he answered, "Because women are after me". He was quiet and spoke as though more to himself than any one else. Subsequently he went upon the South Eastern line, and a down train came by. Witness shouted "Come off the line", and deceased replied, "This is what I have been waiting for". Witness tried and could not reach him before deceased threw his hat into the air, and jumped in front of the train just as it reached him. The wheels of the whole train passed over him, and when witness went up he found him dead.
   George Richards, Maidstone, deposed that he was driving the engine of the 4.8 train from Charing Cross to Maidstone. He left Strood station at 5.28 for Cuxton, and when near the Temple brickfields, he saw a man on the down side clear of the line. When he first saw him he would be probably thirty yards away, and five or six yards before he reached him he deliberately "dived" in front of the engine. The wheels passed over him, and it was quite impossible for him to stop in time, although he shut off steam and applied the brake.
Henry Coulter, Inspector for the South Eastern Railway Company, of Bowes road, Strood, stated that he received information of the death of the deceased, so he went with a stretcher and conveyed him to the Railway Tavern.
A verdict of "Suicide whilst in a state of unsound mind" was returned.

ROW 9

104. Headstone, Badly Eroded

HARRIETT TURNER
[WHO DIED FEBRUARY [ ] 1894]?
[AGED 56 YEARS]?

105. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM WEST
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 20th 1899
AGED 26 YEARS
"I will fear no evil for thou art with me"
ALSO
GEORGE WILLIAM WEST
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 14th 1880
AGED 42 YEARS
INTERRED IN UPNOR CHURCHYARD
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO HANNA
WIFE OF GEORGE WILLIAM WEST
DIED MARCH 5th 1911
AGED 66 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO RICHARD HENRY WEST
KILLED IN ACTION SEPTEMBER 25th 1917
AGED 37 YEARS

106. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EMILY
THE BELOVED SISTER OF
STEPHEN & ELIZA SCOTCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
OCTOBER 19th 1899
AGED 54 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away"
ALSO STEPHEN SCOTCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
MAY 30th 1909
AGED 63 YEARS
"He is not dead but sleepeth"
ALSO ELIZA SCOTCHMAN
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
JANUARY 19th 1938
AGED 91 YEARS
"At Rest"

STEPHEN SCOTCHMAN Journeyman Wheelwright in Essex (1881 Census)

107. Headstone and Curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN POTTERTON
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
JANE POTTERTON
WHO DIED MARCH 28th 1899
AGED 59 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO
JANE HILL
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1929
AGED 87 YEARS

JOHN POTTERTON Oil Mill Labourer (1881 Census)

108. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY A. WILLIAMSON
DIED OCTOBER 13th 1907
AGED 67
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
MARY ALICE WILLIAMSON
DIED AUGUST 5th 1926
(No age given, aged 60 years)
HELEN R. WILLIAMSON
DIED JUNE 13th 1947
AGED 73 YEARS

109. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE CORNELIUS
WHO DIED 28th AUGUST 1908
AGED 62 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO LUCY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th JAN. 1915
AGED 63 YEARS
"At Rest, Reunited"

GEORGE CORNELIUS Wharfinger (Coal) (1881 Census)

110. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLOTTE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
HENRY BRIDGER
WHO DIED MARCH 29th 1908
AGED 66 YEARS
"Her end was peace"
"Grieve not for me, I'm free from pain,
We hope to met in Heaven again"
ALSO HENRY
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1922
AGED 78 YEARS

HENRY BRIDGER Millwright (1881 Census)

111. Curbs

West Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRIETT

South Side
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES HENRY JARRETT WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY APRIL 14th 1881 AGED 45 YEARS (One line)

North Side
ALSO JAMES HENRY JARRETT WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1903 AGED 74 YEARS

JAMES JARRETT Lighterman (1881 Census)

112. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM HAYMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 30th 1880
AGED 91 YEARS
ALSO
FANNY HAYMAN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 21st 1887
AGED 87 YEARS
(Eroded Verse)

113. Small Tablet and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD BALDOCK
DIED APRIL 1st 1915
AGED 73 YEARS
"We shall meet again"
ALSO
HARRIETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED DEC. 15th 1921
AGED 80 YEARS

EDWARD BALDOCK Railway Inspector (1910 Census)
Personal estate £273 3s 9d (Probate Index)

114 – 117

All 1940's - not recorded

118. Fallen Headstone

William Wilson, crushed to death in 1889

IN
MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM HENRY WILSON
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
OCTOBER 3rd 1889
AGED 20 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)

WILLIAM HENRY WILSON DIED 1889
From Chatham Observer
"CRUSHED TO DEATH BY MACHINERY
W.J. Harris, County Coroner, held an inquest at the Cottage on the Cliff Inn, Frindsbury, on Friday week, on the body of a man named William Henry Wilson, who was killed on the previous day by being crushed in the cogwheels of a machine at the Frindsbury Cement Works.
   The deceased apparently slipped when passing the wheel, and thoughtlessly put his hand into the cogs, and was drawn in and frightfully crushed.
   Louisa Wilson, wife of Reuben Wilson, said deceased was her son and was twenty years of age. He was employed at Frindsbury Cement Works.
   Stephan Wellar, of Rochester, Wet (sic) ? Maker, in the employ of Messrs Tingey and Son, Frindsbury Cement Works, said the deceased was employed as witness's assistant, and had been working with him about three months. Deceased had been employed on the works for some years.
   On the previous day, at 11.45, deceased went down into the engine room in answer to a signal to start the pumps. As deceased did not return, witness looked down and saw him hanging by the right arm from the cogs of a wheel. Deceased's arm and part of his body was crushed in the cogs. Witness stopped the engine immediately, and got the deceased out. Deceased had been killed instantly, the shaft of the engine rotating at the rate of eighty revolutions to the minute. In his opinion the deceased met his death by slipping on the floor and putting his hand thoughtlessly into the cogs. The cogwheel was between five and six feet from the floor. Deceased was not employed in oiling.
   He was wearing a sleeved waistcoat.
   George Batchelor, Foreman of the Cement Works, said he arrived on the spot within three minutes of the accident. He saw that deceased was dead, his arm being held in the cogs right close to the body, and completely crushed. Witness was of opinion the deceased slipped on the floor, and to save himself put his hand on the cogs without thinking of the consequences.
   The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death".
To modern readers it is rather shocking that the machine had no guard fitted and that the floor was slippery. The tone of the report seems to blame poor Wilson for an understandable instinctive act.

ROW 10

119. Curbs

ALFRED EDWARD STRUDWICK KILLED AT STROOD STATION FEBRUARY 26th 1899 AGED 26 YEARS

ALBERT EDWARD STRUDWICK DIED 1899 [119]
Concise version of a long Chatham Observer article
"KILLED AT STROOD STATION
SHOCKING ACCIDENT TO A RAILWAY PORTER
INQUEST: At St. Bartholomew's Hospital
CORONER: R. J. M. Steadman
CAUSE OF DEATH: Crushed between platform and train
FOREMAN OF JURY: E. H. Wraith
Mr G. Pile, Station Master observed Inquest for S.E.R.
WITNESS: John Huggett, Coachman of Epsom, brother in law of deceased. Identified body
WITNESS: John Thomas Wright, Seaman of H.M.S. PEMBROKE. Knew deceased for 12 years. Saw him Sunday night at Porters Room at Strood Station. Deceased then crossed the line as train was reversing into station, deceased tried to jump clear but train caught him. Witness ran for help from station staff.
TO CORONER'S QUESTION: Deceased did not say he was going to cross line. He was not in a hurry; he was cheerful and sober.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: It was a clear night. The train was being moved from the Maidstone line to the main line. If deceased had got into the 6 foot way (between lines) he would be safe. The train was moving very quietly. Did not think deceased saw train; there was no whistle or light at rear.
WITNESS: Thomas Pearce, Ticket Collector. Deceased's duty was involved with mails; witness spoke to him as he crossed line. Witness shouted "Look out, there". Deceased made a leap for the platform. There was no light at rear of train but a guard was showing a hand lamp. He heard a whistle before shunt started.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Could not hear train but saw it. The station lights were fully on.
TO CORONER'S QUESTION: Deceased would be off duty at 10; train moved a "a man's running pace".
WITNESS: Charles Gilbert, Assistant Guard. He was in guard's brake of train; he held a lamp out of the window but took it in before platform was reached. He heard shout "Whoa", then saw deceased between platform and train. He applied the brake and train stopped within 2 yards; told driver not to move. Part of the platform had to be cut out to free deceased. He was taken to hospital, unconscious, bleeding from the head and stomach. The whistle was blown before platform was reached.
QUESTION FROM MR PILE: Auto vacuum brake was attached.
WITNESS: George Bunyard, Engine Driver. Was in charge of train; saw deceased two minutes before accident. Did not see accident. Blew whistle before shunting. When he felt brake he stopped train "instantly". He assisted in placing deceased on to stretcher.
WITNESS: Henry John Mills, Carriage Cleaner. Deceased was dismissed from S.E.R. About 3½ years ago and was out of work 10–12 days. Witness asked deceased if Mr Pile would take him on again. Deceased said he believed he would but if he did not re-employ him again he said, " I shall rub myself out". Witness believed he meant suicide. Deceased seemed depressed then but thereafyre he seemed fine.
JUROR'S PROTEST: Juror, Mr Gazeley, protested over last witness's evidence, he did not consider it was relevant. The Coroner told Gazeley he must allow Coroner to do his job.
WITNESS: Arthur John Groombridge, S.E.R. Inspector, said that some of the Strood staff told him 8 or 9 months ago that deceased had threatened suicide.
JUROR'S QUESTION: Was it usual to shunt with no light ?
WITNESS: Company regulations required a rear light and it was duty of deceased to place one. He should have a lamp ready.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Deceased looked after mails, he had no business to leave up platform.
TO JOHN HUGGETT'S QUESTION: Deceased had been on duty since 8.30 am, but had gaps between trains and a good time for meals. Sunday was an "easy day's work". Deceased had 2½ hours for dinner at midday.
DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY: Mr Ludford Cooper, House Surgeon at St. Bartholomew's Hospital.
Deceased admitted at 10.45 on Sunday night, he was unconscious and died ¾ of an hour later.
He died of shock, secondary to probable ruptured viscera.
WITNESS: Police Sergeant Beckwith. Evidence not recorded.
Verdict "Accidental Death" (Strudwick was recently married)"

120. number not used

121. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK GEORGE LEANEY
WHO DIED MAY 31st 1899
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO
ALBERT WILLIAM LEANEY
WHO DIED JULY 5th 1901
AGED 22 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
HENRY JOHN LEANEY
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1915
AGED [41] YEARS
INTERRED IN RAINHAM CHURCHYARD
ALSO
ARTHUR LEANEY
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1915
AGED 23 YEARS

122. Small Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM WALLER
WHO DIED 24th OCTOBER 1899
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM ERNEST WALLER
DIED 6th MARCH 1875
AGED 13 YEARS
"Not lost but Gone Before"

WILLIAM WALLER Labourer (1891 Census)

123. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR FATHER
GEORGE FRY
WHO DIED JUNE 21st 1898
AGED 43 YEARS
"Rest on Dear Father, thy labours o'er,
Thy willing hands will toil no more,
A Faithful Father, true and kind,
No friend on earth like thee we find"

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
MARY FRY
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1928
AGED 78 YEARS
"The Lord gave and the Lord hath
taken away"
"Her End was Peace"

GEORGE FRY Personal Estate £144 7s (Probate Index)

124. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
RICHARD BURGOYNE
WHO DIED JUNE 9th 1923
AGED 55 YEARS ?
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO LOUISA ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 28th 1922
IN HER 82nd YEAR ?
"Her End was Peace"
ALSO EDWIN BURGOYNE
WHO DIED APRIL 1st 1935
AGED 63 YEARS
"Lead, Kindly Light"

RICHARD BURGOYNE JNR. Naval Ordnance (1901 Census)

125. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER
WILLIAM COULTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 6th AUGUST 1897
AGED 54 YEARS
ELIZA COULTER
WHO FELL ASLEEP 26th FEBRUARY 1923
AGED 79 YEARS
"How hard it is to part with those,
We loved on earth so dear,
The heart no greater trial knows,
No sorrow more severe"

WILLIAM COULTER Chalk Labourer (1881 Census)

126. Curbs

South Side
JAMES ROBERTS DIED APRIL 19th 1897 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO HIS WIFE SARAH JANE DIED MARCH 30th 1904 AGED 71 YEARS

North Side
ALSO JAMES C. ROBERTS DIED NOV. 14th 1939 AGED 65 YEARS
AND HIS WIFE MARGARET A. S. (MILLS) DIED JUNE 7th 1962 AGED 89 YEARS

JAMES ROBERTS SNR. Licensed Victualler "Railway Tavern"
Personal Estate £402 12s 9d (Probate Index)
JAMES ROBERTS JNR. Personal Estate £3,418 7s 5d (Probate Index)

127. Curbs

South Side
MARY WHITMORE WHO DIED 17th APRIL 1907 AGED 64 YEARS

North Side
BENJAMIN WHITMORE WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1915 AGED 76 YEARS

128. Small Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEARLY LOVED CHILD
RUBY STONE
DIED 15th OCTOBER 1907
AGED 2 YEARS, 11 MONTHS
ALSO ADA EDITH MOTHER OF ABOVE
DIED [ ] JULY 1954 AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO ERNEST ALBERT STONE
DIED 27th SEPT. 1955 AGED 83 YEARS
"Re-united"

ERNEST STONE Shop Keeper (Kelly's Directory 1909)
Lived at Stone Hill, Haven Street, died at All Saints Hospital, Chatham. Personal Estate £201 4s 5d

129. Headstone and Curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
OUR DEAR SON
SYDNEY JAMES BYAST
WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 14th 1907
AGED 21 YEARS
"Our loss is great, we'll not complain,
But hope in Heaven to meet again"
ALSO JAMES BYAST
WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 26th 1946
AGED 85 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ROSA BYAST
WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 4th 1957
AGED 90 YEARS
"At Rest"

130. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, and Curbs

OUR DEAR MOTHER
MARIA CLARK
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1907
AGED 66 YEARS

131. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ALFRED MARSH
DIED 16th MARCH 1906
AGED 64 YEARS
"Until the day break and the shadows flee away"
ALSO ALICE MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th JULY 1919
AGED 76 YEARS

ALFRED MARSH Butler to Ann Savage (Widow of Captain Savage ?) (1881 Census)

132. Headstone and Foot Stone

Charles Pocock, who drowned on the Anglo Dane in 1892

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES JOHN POCOCK
WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 1896
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO
JANE FRANCES
BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 29th 1875
AGED 60? YEARS
ALSO, INTERRED AT UPNOR
CHARLES JOHN
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
JANUARY 6th 1892 AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO ISABELLA FANNY
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1881
AGED 25 YEARS
"Gone but not Forgotten"

CHARLES POCOCK DIED 1892
From Chatham Observer
"LOSS OF BARGE IN THE RIVER
TWO ROCHESTER MEN DROWNED
Hardly has the new year been ushered in before we have to chronicle one of the saddest fatalities which has occurred on the river on the river for many months past.
    Readers will remember the severe squall which swept over the district about eleven o'clock on Wednesday morning, when the sky was almost as dark as ink, and the wind came in very fierce gusts. The forces of the squall was felt to it's fullest extent in the river, and it resulted in the capsizing of the barge Anglo Dane, and the loss of the captain and mate.
    The craft, which belonged to Mr G. H. Curel, of Rochester, was loaded with coke, and was proceeding down the river at the time. Everything went well until she was in Sea Reach, and then the vessel was caught in the squall. What really happened will probably never be known, as neither the captain Mr B. (sic)* Wadhams, nor the mate, Mr. C. Pocock lived to tell the tale.
   The only particulars which can be ascertained are those afforded by the crew of the barge Wimbrel which was also in Sea Reach at the same time, but some distance away from the ill – fated Anglo Dane. From the statement of the captain of the Wimbrel it seems that he saw the Anglo Dane just as the squall bore down upon them, and almost immediately afterwards he noticed that the barge had been capsized. He was, however, powerless the render the least assistance, because of the danger to which his own vessel was exposed. It was extremely dark at the time, but he fancied that he caught sight of one of the crew clinging to the side of the capsized craft. The feelings of those on board the Wimbrel well may be imagined, when they knew that fellow bargemen were probably perishing in the treacherous waters, and they unable to render the least assistance towards saving them. The end of the two unfortunate men can only be conjectured. Even if both managed to hold on to the barge, it is probable that the extreme coldness of the water, quickly brought on a sense of numbness, and the waves then swept them away from the vessel, before the waters finally closed over their heads.
   When the sad intelligence reached Rochester and Chatham it at once drew forth many expressions of sympathy from those engaged in the river traffic. The late captain of the Anglo Dane leaves, we understand, a widow and four children. The barge which ultimately sank,has since been discovered"
*Wadhams name was Thomas, he is buried in Strood Cemetery, under a very eroded headstone, on which his fate can still be made out.

133. Pedestal

SACRED TO THE
MEMORY
OF
HANNAH HOLLAND
DIED 19th FEBRUARY 1877
AGED 76 YEARS

134. Headstone and Foot Stone, Curbs

IN
MEMORY OF
ARTHUR HENRY PRATT
DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1882
AGED 14 YEARS
"He is safe in his Father's house above,
In the place prepared by his Saviour's love,
To depart from a world of sin and strife,
And to be with Jesus, yes this is Life"
ALSO JAMES PRATT
DIED 19th DECEMBER 1893
AGED 88 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ANN PRATT
DIED 20th MARCH 1901
AGED 78 YEARS
INTERRED AT FARNINGHAM
ALSO EMMA JAMES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
J. AND A. PRATT
WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1928
AGED 76 YEARS

ROW 11

134. Headstone and Curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ADA MARTHA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN DAVIDSON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
31st JANUARY 1898 AGED 24 YEARS
"A tender mother beloved and dear,
An affectionate wife [ ],
On wings of love in heaven [ ]
We loved her living and mourn her dead"
ALSO
JOHN GEORGE CHARLES
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL [ASLEEP] [MARCH [ ]1901
AGED [4] YEARS
(Eroded Verse)

135. Fallen Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE HINDS
WHO DIED OCT. 24th 1899
AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO HENRY HINDS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1921
AGED 80 YEARS

136. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN NICHOLLS
LATE OF THE GOODS DEPARTMENT
SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY
WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1899
AGED 61 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO
HARRIETT NICHOLLS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1917
AGED 84 YEARS

137. Small Headstone and Curbs

1936 - not recorded

138. Curbs

South Side
CHARLES GRIMES WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY JANUARY 8th 1906 AGED 69 YEARS

North Side
ALSO EMMA GRIMES WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1913 AGED 77 YEARS

CHARLES GRIMES Cement Cooper (1891 Census)

139. Concrete Curbs

(No Inscription)

140 – 141.

1940's and 50's - not recorded

142. Ledger on Stone Base (Under Large Tree)

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[WILL]IAM GEORGE WELLS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd DAY OF AUGUST 1889
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO
ANNIE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE NAMED
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 22nd DAY OF MARCH 1889
AGED 76 YEARS

WILLIAM WELLS Waterman (1881 Census)

ROW 12

143. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, Curbs

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEN ATKINS
WHO DIED 10th APRIL 1901
AGED 60 YEARS
"Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear"

South Side
ALSO
ELLEN
ROBERTS
WHO DIED 25th AUGUST 1914
AGED 58 YEARS

144. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LILLIAN
ONLY DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND MARY DAY
WHO DIED 9th DECEMBER 1904
AGED 25 YEARS
"Sleep on beloved, sleep and take your rest,
We loved thee well but Jesus loves thee best"
[ALSO] THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DAY
WHO DIED 2nd FEBY. 1911
AGED 63 YEARS
"Come unto me all ye that labour and
Are heavy laden and I will give you rest"
ALSO MARY DAY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd DEC. 1913
AGED 66 YEARS
"He giveth his beloved sleep"

WILLIAM DAY Grocer (1881 Census , Kelly's Directory 1891)

145. Derelict Pedestals

HERBERT CHARLES
GROOMBRIDGE
WHO DIED [ ] DECEMBER 1904
AGED 24 YEARS

146. Headstone and Curbs

IN EVER LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
MY SON
EDWARD ORMOND WARDEN
(ORMIE)
BORN MAY 26th 1886
DIED FEB. 16th 1906
"His prayer was answered with peaceful sleep"

147. Headstone and Curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ERNEST JUPP
WHO DIED AUGUST 6th 1905
AGED 19 YEARS
"Gone to Rest"
ALSO
ALFRED JUPP
WHO DIED AUGUST 2nd 1928
AGED 79 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
MARY ANN JUPP
FELL ASLEEP JULY 11th 1937
AGED 90 YEARS
"United"

ALFRED JUPP Labourer (1881 Census)

148. Pedestals, Cross gone

East Side
[IN MEMORY OF]
WILLIAM HIRD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 9th 1882
AGED 71? YEARS
ALSO
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 23rd? [1895]
AGED 80 YEARS

South Side
[IN MEMORY OF]
ELIZABETH NESHAM
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM & MARY HIRD
BORN AUGUST 22nd 1846
DIED DECEMBER 29th 1887

North Side
[IN MEMORY OF]
ROBERT
ELDEST SON OF
WILLIAM & MARY HIRD
BORN MARCH 19th 1869
DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1889

WILLIAM HIRD Labourer in Coke Ovens (1881 Census)

149. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ETHEL ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
AMOS WILKINSON
WHO DIED JUNE 4th 1915
AGED 30 YEARS, 6 MONTHS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

150. Fragment of Headstone on latter

IN
[LOVING] REMEMBRANCE
OF
EMILY
THE DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & CAROLINE FRANCIS
DIED JANUARY 19th 1891
IN HER 22nd YEAR

151. Fallen, Broken Headstone

IN
LOVING
REMEMBRANCE
OF
WILLIAM HAMMOND
LATE FOREMAN OF UPNOR MAGAZINE
WHO DIED 21st OCTOBER 1878
AGED 41 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

152. Headstone and Curbs

1945 - not recorded

153. Concrete Curbs

No Inscription?

154. Curbs

1940's - not recorded

155. Broken Headstone

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[RICHA]RD GLADISH
[WHO DE[ARTED THIS LIFE] ]
[JANUARY/FEBRUARY ? [ ] 1889?
AGED 79 YEARS
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 19th 1856
IN THE 45th YEAR OF HER AGE
[INTERRED AT ROCHESTER?]

RICHARD GLADISH Bricklayer (1851 Census)
Mary Gladish or Gladdish was buried at St. Margaret's, Rochester on 24th August 1856 aged 44 years. Richard Gladish does not appear in the All Saints Burial Register, but appears in the Civil Deaths Registration, Strood District, first quarter 1889 aged 79.

ROW 13

156. Curbs

1930's - not recorded

157. Curbs

1930's - not recorded

158. Small Heart Shaped Stone

IN SACRED MEMORY
OF
STANLEY H. BEANEY
BORN OCT. 3rd 1895
DIED 1897
ALSO
EUGENIE P. CASTLE
BORN OCT. 3rd 1925
DIED 1925
"Asleep"

159. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
EDWARD LEANEY
WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1904
AGED 47 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
ALSO JAMES EDWARD
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd MAY 1911
AGED 34 YEARS
"Not gone from memory, not gone from love
But gone to the Father's home above"
ALSO SARAH LEANEY
WHO DIED 28th FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 75 YEARS

EDWARD LEANEY Cement Labourer (1901Census)
JAMES LEANEY Cement Labourer (1901Census)

160. Headstone and Curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN WIFE OF
JOHN HENRY WILDISH
WHO DIED 21st MAY 1905
AGED 60 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO THE ABOVE
JOHN HENRY WILDISH
WHO DIED 26th MARCH 1923
AGED 78 YEARS
"At Rest"

JOHN WILDISH Railway Carriage Inspector (1901Census)

161. Curbs

No Inscription ?

162. Headstone and Curbs

1940's - not recorded

163. C.W.G.C. Headstone

1944 - not recorded

164. Headstone

George Briggs, the Upnor publican who died on a barge trip, 1885

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
GEORGE BRIGGS
OF UPNOR IN THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
SUDDENLY AT PORT VICTORIA
DECEMBER 11th 1885 AGED 40 YEARS
"In the midst of life we are in death"
ALSO CATHERINE FOX
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
AND WIFE OF
CHARLES FOX
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 5th 1891 AGED 42 YEAR

GEORGE BRIGGS, DIED 1885
From Chatham Observer
"SUDDEN DEATH OF AN UPNOR MAN
On Thursday, the 10th inst., a man named George Briggs, landlord of the King's Head Beer house, Upnor, who had not been enjoying good health, went down the river on board Mr G. H. Curel's barge, The Brothers, of Rochester, in company with Capt. Smeed and his mate.
   While off Port Victoria, Smeed and his mate went to bed about 9 pm, leaving Briggs up to call them for the purpose of proceeding early on the journey to London.
   The mate awoke about 2.45 on Friday morning, and heard Briggs breathing very hard. Thinking something was amiss with him, he called Smeed, and they came to the conclusion that Briggs had fainted through the cabin being too hot. They pulled his boots off, and were about to put him in his bunk when he exclaimed "Oh ! Bill, I am going to die" , and he expired almost immediately.
   Dr Langston, who had been attending deceased for some time for heart disease, did not think an inquiry necessary, as the cause of death was apparent"

CHARLES FOX, DIED 1893,
Concise version of a long Chatham Observer article
"SUICIDE OF STROOD MAN
APOLOGY TO CORONER AND JURY
INQUEST: St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester
CORONER: Mr W. H. Bell
FOREMAN OF JURY: Mr F. Broomfield
Fox had died the previous Friday from pneumonia accelerated by laudanum .
WITNESS: Dora Briggs, step-daughter of Fox, of 2 Tobin Villas, Cuxton Road, Strood.
Fox was a retired Royal Marines Sergeant, with no fixed occupation, living on property and occasional work. He was 42 years old.
   His wife had died in 1891. He was depressed at times, she thought caused by lack of regular work. He was happy at home with witness and her sister. He was of temperate habits. He went to bed about midnight on Tuesday; he had a bad cold. At 12.30 pm next day he was still in his room, she went to check how he was. It was not unusual for him to remain a long time in bed. He seemed to be asleep and was breathing heavily. At 2 o'clock she returned to his room, when she noticed a glass and empty bottle of laudanum. A full bottle of laudanum was in his box. The bottles came from different chemists in Gravesend. He was still asleep and could not be wakened. She and her sister went for Mr C. D . Levy, for help, he was away, so Mr Ogle went to the house and sent for Dr Packman. Fox had never threatened suicide, witness had no reason to believe he would do so.
LETTER ADDRESSED TO "CORONER, CITY OF ROCHESTER", found in Fox's box, stated he had taken 2 ounces of laudanum, he apologised for trouble he had caused. Another letter addressed to Mr Bassett, contained instructions for funeral and disposal of his property.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Witness did not know if Fox had had sun-stroke or fall whilst in the military. Juror stated that Fox had told him he had had sun-stroke.
WITNESS: William Ogle of Grove Road, Frindsbury, manager to Mr. Levy. He knew Fox, having done business for him. Last saw him Tuesday night at Conservative Club, they both had drink. Fox was sober but seemed depressed, saying he did not feel up to much. He had been worried about money and lack of work. He was well educated.
   On Wednesday morning he went to Fox's house, Fox was foaming at the mouth and breathing heavily. Fox had vomited and his sheets were soaked. There was a strong smell of laudanum. Witness went for Dr Packman, when he arrived, they walked Fox around the room for 3 hours. Fox was then moved to the hospital.
TO JUROR'S QUESTION: Letter was in Fox's hand.
WITNESS: Ludford Cooper, surgeon at the hospital. The day after Fox was admitted pneumonia set in and Fox died that (Friday) evening.
VERDICT: "Suicide during temporary insanity"

165. Curbs

1938 - not recorded

166. Small Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
MARY ANN HIRD
WIFE OF GEORGE HIRD
WHO DIED MAY 9th 1888
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO
GEORGE HIRD
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT. 2nd 1917
AGED 68 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

GEORGE HIRD Labourer in Coke Ovens, Living with Woman (described in census as "Mistress"! ) and three young children.

ROW 14

167. Coped Concrete

No Inscription?

168. Curbs

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM BAKER DIED OCTOBER 30th 1911 AGED 79 YEARS

South Side
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE SAME DIED MARCH 20th 1904 AGED 74 YEARS

WILLIAM BAKER Publican "The Bell" ? (Kelly's Directory 1891)

169. Headstone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
EDWARD WHITTAKER
WHO DIED OCTOBER 20th 1904
AGED 76 YEARS
"Blessed are the dead which died in the Lord"
ALSO SOPHIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 5th 1917
AND WAS INTERRED AT COLMONELL, AYRSHIRE
"At Rest"

170. Curbs

IN SACRED MEMORY OF MARIA GOLDSMITH DIED JAN. 13th 1915 AGED 67 YEARS

171. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARGARET
DAUGHTER OF
WILLIAM AND KEZIA SIMMONS
WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 14th 1915
AGED 73 YEARS
"Until the day break and the shadows flee away"
ALSO
TAMAR SIMMONS
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 13th 1922
AGED 82 YEARS
"At Rest"

172. Curbs

No Inscription?

173. Curbs

1940's - not recorded

174. Headstone and Curbs, Formerly had Low Railing

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN JENNINGS
WHO DIED JANUARY 5th 1890
AGED 71 YEARS
LEAVING A WIDOW AND NINE SONS
TO LAMENT HIS LOSS
ALSO
CAROLINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1907
AGED 84 YEARS
"Peacefully Sleeping"
ALSO
RICHARD JANES (sic) SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 30th 1896
AGED 41 YEARS

JOHN JENNINGS Fishmonger (1881 Census)
RICHARD JENNINGS River Policeman (1881 Census)

ROW 15

175. Foot Stone?

176. Pedestals, Cross Missing, Curbs

[IN MEMORY OF]
ANNIE MARIA GODFREY
WHO DIED 14th JANUARY 1897
AGED 38 YEARS

ANN GODFREY School Mistress at Milton, Gravesend (1891Census)

177. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR JOHN HILL
DIED JANUARY 26th 1897
AGED 39 YEARS
ALSO LUCY HILL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANUARY 5th 1925
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO ALFRED JAMES HILL
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPTEMBER 16th 1905
AGED 23 YEARS

178. Damaged Curbs

No Inscription?

179. Small Curbs

South Side
IVY DOROTHY WHYTE DIED JANUARY 26th 1923 AGED [1DAY]
North Side

JOHN STEPHEN WHYTE DIED AUGUST 20th 1924 AGED 5 MONTHS

180. Fallen, Broken Headstone

LAURA
[ ]FUL AND AFFECTIONATE
DAUGHTER OF
[JAMES] AND CAROINE BURCH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 31st 1876
IN THE 34th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF
[JAM]ES BURCH
[FATHER] OF THE ABOVE
[WHO D]EPARTED THIS LIFE
[JANUARY] [ ] 1879
AGED 83 YEARS
"[The Lord is my] Shepherd"

JAMES BURCH Coach Proprietor in Chatham (1851 Census)

181. Headstone and Foot Stone

Thomas J. Hill, Chamberlain of the Rochester Oyster Fishery, died 1883

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ESTHER
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS JOHN HILL
LATE CHAMBERLAIN of the
ROCHESTER OYSTER FISHERY
BORN OCTOBER 15th 1805
DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1883
"We can not Lord, thy purpose see,
But all is well that's done by Thee"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS JOHN HILL
BORN JULY 26th 1807
DIED JULY 11th 1883
"O, Lord, Thy Will be Done"

182. Headstone

IN
MEMORY OF
SARAH
WIFE OF
WILLIAM BROOKER
DIED 12th JULY 1879
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BROOKER
[DIED] [ ] FEBRUARY [ ? ]
[AGED [ ]YEARS]

WILLIAM BROOKER Dairyman in Rochester (1871 Census)

183. Coped Stone and Railings

North Side
IN MEMORY OF
MARTHA TOOLEY LOUISA EELES
WIFE OF CHARLES WILLIAM EELES DIED APRIL 3rd 1879
AGED 57 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

South Side
IN MEMORY OF
CHARLES WILLIAM EELES
HUSBAND OF MARTHA T. EELES
DIED AT CHATHAM 2nd FEBRUARY 1902 AGED 81 YEARS

184. Plain Ledger with Horizontal Cross

South Side
IN MEMORY OF MARY MOUVERLEY DIED 16th JULY 1879 AGED 69 YEARS

North Side
ALSO LYDIA MOUVERLEY DIED [ ] NOVEMBER 1884 AGED 80 YEARS

185. Headstone. Face down too heavy to turn over

ROW 16

186. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM CHUDLEIGH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
16th OF OCTOBER 1895
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO OF OUR DEAR MOTHER
ELIZABETH CHUDLEIGH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
5th OF FEBRUARY 1915
IN HER 82nd YEAR
"Loved by all who knew her"
ALSO ALBERT HENRY CHUDLEIGH
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 3rd 1916
AGED 46 YEARS

WILLIAM CHUDLEIGH Instructing Warden, Convict Prison, living in Gillingham ( 1881 Census)
Personal Estate £178 5s (Probate Index)

187. Curbs

188. Iron Marker

No Inscription?

189. Curbs

1930's - not recorded

190. Headstone

Face Down, too heavy to lift

191. Headstone and Curbs, Low Iron Railings

Frederick Davis who was fatally injured at Aveling and Porter, 1895
(The broken headstone of Peter Mears, on right)

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FREDERICK WALTER
THE [ ] SON OF
THOMAS & HARRIETT DAVIS
WHO MET WITH AN ACCIDENT ON THE 14th
AND DIED ON THE 21st DECEMBER 1895
AGED 14 YEARS
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO PERCY HERBERT
FOURTH SON OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS AND HARRIETT DAVIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB. 4th 1917
IN HIS 33rd YEAR

FREDERICK DAVIS, DIED 1895
Concise version of a long Chatham Observer article
" A LAD KILLED BY MACHINERY
INQUEST: St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester
CORONER: Mr W. H. Bell
FOREMAN OF JURY: Mr Wyles
FACTORY INSPECTOR: Mr J. A. Redgrave
COMPANY SOLICITOR: Mr R. Arnold
Deceased fatally injured by being caught in machinery (not specified) at Aveling and Porter's Works, Strood.
WITNESS: Father of deceased, Thomas Davis, of Strood, Engine Driver on S.E.Railway.
His son had been employed at firm five or six months. His son had told him he went into the machine to oil and clean the middle spindle. Witness asked him if anyone had sent him there, his son replied "No".
    He also said his foot had slipped and he was caught by the machine.
WITNESS: Stephen William Franks of Rochester, Blacksmith at the works.
Deceased was under him. It was not part of deceased's job to go into the machine. Witness had never seen him in there. He saw deceased entangled in the machine about half past twelve, he did not see him go in. Deceased's right leg was trapped between the wheel and the frame. Witness stopped the machine. The guard was taken off to enable deceased to be released. Mr J. C. Boon stopped the bleeding from deceased's leg, and Dr Cowan was sent for.
TO QUESTION FROM JURY FOREMAN: The machine was not stopped during cleaning operations.
TO QUESTION FROM MR REDGRAVE: The machine was not used that morning. It was usually cleaned between 12 and 1 o'clock on Saturday. The two pinion wheels were fenced in on the outside but not inside. Witness thought guards should be fixed on the inside, if they had , the accident would not have happened.
WITNESS: Ernest Hurst of Rochester, Striker at the works..
   He saw deceased standing on the machine wiping down the casing of the wheel. He heard a shout and saw that deceased was in the machine.
TO MR ARNOLD'S QUESTION: Witness saved deceased's arm from being caught and tied his leg with his neck tie.
WITNESS: George Smith of Rochester, Foreman of Smiths at the works.
   Deceased had no business on the top of the machine. Witness believed machine was adequately protected. He had warned deceased not to go on to the machine when it was in motion. There was no reason why protection should be on the inside of the wheel.
QUESTION FROM MR REDGRAVE: "If anyone was in the machine while in motion, you would call it a death trap, would you not ?" Witness replied "Yes".
MEDICAL EVIDENCE: Mr L. Cooper, House Surgeon at the hospital.
The bone of deceased's leg was broken and splintered. The leg was greatly mangled and was amputated. Deceased did well for five days, but on Friday lock – jaw (tetanus) set in and deceased died on Saturday.
CORONER'S OPINION: The accident appeared to be entirely from the deceased's own fault.
VERDICT: "Death from Misadventure". The Jury believed the machine should be better guarded and stopped for cleaning. Mr Arnold said he would make this representation to Messrs Aveling and Porter."

192. Loose Pedestal Block

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
HAROLD ARTHUR
PHILLIPS
[ ]

193. Small Curbs, no inscription ?

194. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES WHIFFEN
WHO DIED JULY 5th 1874
AGED 44 YEARS
ALSO MARY SOPHIA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JAN. 22nd 1878
AGED 22 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1898
AGED 67 YEARS
"At Rest"
ADA ANNIE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1911
AGED 43 YEARS
"Until the Day Break"

CHARLES WHIFFEN Iron Fitter (1871 Census)

195. Curbs

IN MOVING MEMORY OF ESTHER WHIFFEN WHO DIED MAY 6th 1919 AGED 56 YEARS

196. Headstone and Foot Stone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
JAMES CLACKETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
25th MAY 1876
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO LUCY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
29th MAY 1884
AGED 72 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

197. Headstone and Curbs

"Though lost to Sight, to Memory ever Dear"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH HOBBS
WHO DIED APRIL 10th 1874
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO CHARLOTTE HOBBS
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JAMES HOBBS
OF UPNOR
WHO DIED [ ] 23rd 1889
[AGED 79 YEARS]
(Eroded Verses)
ALSO JAMES HOBBS
WHO DIED JANUARY 8th 1895
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO OF ELIZABETH CHOWNE
WIFE OF HENRY CHOWNE
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
CHARLOTTE & JAMES HOBBS
WHO DIED OCTOBER 29th 1909
AGED 63 YEARS

JOSEPH HOBBS Fisherman at Upnor (1871 Census)
HENRY CHOWNE Foreman of Cement Works at Upnor (1891 Census)

198. Headstone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HINXMAN
DIED 2nd AUGUST 1874
AGED 34 YEARS
"Billows of Disappointment roll,
Along the Tide of restless Time,
But Gospel Hope bears up the Soul,
Till an Eternity of Light shall Shine"

WILLIAM HINXMAN Victualler, late of "Prince of Wales Inn", Canal Road.
Personal Estate under £200 (Probate Index)

199. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
JOHN CHARLES JESSUP
WHO DIED MAY 10th 1876
AGED 28 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

200. Headstone

SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS GEORGE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 6th DEC. 1876
IN THE 77th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"I look for the Resurrection of the Dead,
[ ] the Life of the [ ]
ALSO [ ]GE
(Rest Eroded)

THOMAS GEORGE Blacksmith (1871 Census)

201. Headstone, Very Eroded

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
CATHERINE MARY
DAUGHTER OF
ELI & SARAH ANN GILES
[WHO DIED SEPTEMBER [     ] ] 1878
[AGED 4 YEARS]
ALSO ELIZABETH SARAH ANN
DAUGHTER [OF THE ABOVE]
SARAH ANN [& ELI GILES]
[WHO DIED JULY [    ] 1879]
[AGED 11 MONTHS]
ALSO EDITH ALBERTA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED AUGUST [    ] 1881]
[AGED 19 YEARS]
ALSO EDITH FLORENCE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DIED JULY [    ] ]1885
[AGED 18 MONTHS]
ALSO SELINA [DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE ?]
[WHO DIED JANUARY [    ] 1886]
[AGED 12 DAYS]

ELI GILES Eating House, Canal Road (1881 Census)

ROW 17

202. Curbs

South Side
WILLIAM HEWETT DIED MARCH 24th 1934 AGED 81 HUSBAND OF
ELIZA HEWETT DIED MAY 10th 1921 AGED 71

North Side
ALSO WILLIAM HENRY WALKER SON OF ELIZA HEWETT
DIED APRIL 2nd 1895 AGED 17

203. Headstone and Foot Stone

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN HEWITT
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
REBECCA HEWITT
WHO DIED JULY 24th 1894
AGED 57 YEARS
"Jesus can make a dying bed,
Feel soft as downy pillows are,
While on his breast I lean my head,
And breathe my life out sweetly there"
ALSO
REBECCA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1895
AGED 57 YEARS
INTERRED AT FELMERSHAM, BEDFORDSHIRE
"Her End was Peace"

JOHN HEWITT Labourer in Cement Works (1881 Census)

204. Iron, no inscription?

205. Broken Iron Plaque, all but last line missing

206. Broken Red Granite Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
PETER MEARS
BORN 13th MARCH 1836
DIED 26th MAY 1895
MARTHA MEARS
BORN 6th MARCH 1834
DIED 12th JUNE 1895
ELLEN MEARS
BORN 14th FEBRUARY 1873
DIED 17th MAY 1875

Rear
PERCY MEARS
BORN 2nd OCTOBER 1870
DIED 20th JULY 1876

PETER MEARS Cement Miller (1881 Census)

207. Loose Pedestal Block

ALFRED BOUCHER
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
23rd OCTOBER 1895
AGED 73 YEARS

208. Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
MY DEAR SISTER
MARY HONE
WHO DIED 3rd JAN. 1909
AGED 74 YEARS
"Jesus said come unto me all ye that
Labour and I will give you Rest"
ALSO
GEORGE HONE
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd JULY 1910
AGED 69 YEARS

209. Loose Pedestal Block

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY SMALL
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th MAY 1939
AGED 71 YEARS
ANNIE ELIZABETH SMALL
WHO PASSED AWAY 19th JULY 1943
AGED 50 YEARS

North Side
ALSO OF
VIOLET EMILY SMALL
WHO PASSED AWAY 16th NOV. 1914
AGED 9 YEARS

WILLIAM SMALL Police Constable (1911Census)

210. Fallen Displaced Headstone

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LOUIS JAMES DAY
BORN AUG 30th 1875
DIED NOV 11th 1926
"At Rest"
ETHEL ELEANOR ANDERSON DAY
DIED MARCH 3rd 1954 AGED 77
ALBERT EDWARD DAY
DIED MARCH 13th 1934 AGED 61
"Peace"

LOUIS DAY Engine Fitter (1901Census)
ALBERT DAY Personal Estate £5,293 11s 10d (Probate Index)

211. Loose Pedestal Block

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY
OF
AUGUSTUS ROGER
CHEESMAN
BORN DECEMBER 29th 1907
DIED APRIL 14th 1909

ROW 18

212. Curbs

NELLIE K. MOORE DIED JUNE 27th 1927 AGED 23 YEARS

213. Curbs

MARY ANN WHITE DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1925 AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO JOHN WHITE WHO DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1942 AGED 85 YEARS

214. Curbs

North Side
NATHANIEL WILLIAM STROUGHILL WHO DIED 4th MARCH 1928 AGED 80 YEARS

South Side
Fallen Face Down

NATHANIEL STROUGHILL Market Gardener (1901Census) Personal Estate £26 3s 6d (Probate Index)

215.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK LLOYD THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF JOHN AND BERTHA DAVIES (One Line)
DIED OCT. 26th 1927 AGED 16 YEARS

216. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ETHEL SUSAN CULLUM
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th JAN. 1927
AGED 42 YEARS
"Deep in our hearts her memory clings"

217. Headstone and Curbs

No Inscription?

218. Curbs

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF ANNIE MARY WALKER WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1927 AGED 54 YEARS

219. Curbs

South Side
ANNIE ALICE WATERHOUSE WHO DIED 21st JAN 1927 AGED 58 YEARS

North Side
ALSO JOHN JOB WATERHOUSE DIED 23rd AUGUST 1929 AGED 58 YEARS

JOHN WATERHOUSE Waterman (1911 Census)

220. Broken Curb

IN MEMORY OF [ALFRE]D WILLIAM GEORGE WHO DIED 1st JAN 1929 AGED 36 YEARS

221– 228. Mostly Curbs

Post 1930 - not recorded

229. Broken Headstone, Not In Situ

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BILDING
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MAY 5th 1861 AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO SUSAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 24th 1874 AGED 65 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

JOHN BILDING Shipwright's Labourer (1851 Census)

223 – 231. Curbs

1940's and 50's - not recorded

ROW 19

232. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
SIDNEY JOHN
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
EVA DALTON
WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1926
AGED 27 YEARS

233. Curbs

South Side
THOMAS JAMES HUDSON WHO DIED 17th SEPT. 1926 AGED 70 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ELIZA HIS WIFE WHO DIED 29th JAN. 1947 AGED 86 YEARS

234. Curbs

Engulfed in Holly

235. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LIZZIE ROWE WHO DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1938 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO EDGAR WALLACE ROWE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th JULY 1944 AGED 67 YEARS (One Line)

North Side
ALSO WALTER HENRY ROWE WHO DIED 3rd SEPTEMBER 1926 AGED 57 YEARS

EDGAR ROWE Skilled Labourer, Powder Magazine, Upnor (1911 Census)

236 – 237. Headstone 1930's, Curbs 1940's

- not recorded

238. Pedestals and Curbs, Fallen Cross

CHARLIE JOHN
ROSS
WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1926
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO BRIDGET ROSS WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1938 AGED 75 YEARS
DAUGHTER KATHERINE M. STONE
29th JUNE 1897 - 17th JANUARY 1995

CHARLES ROSS Army Pensioner and Boat Builder (1911Census)

239. Curbs

FREDERICK CHARLES HART DIED 26th NOVEMBER 1925 AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO FLORENCE MARY MAY HART DIED 26th DECEMBER 1959 AGED 92 YEARS

240 – 251. Mostly Curbs 1930's – 50's

- not recorded

252. Small Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DOROTHY ANN WATKINS
WHO FELL ASLEEP 22nd NOVEMBER 1929 AGED 6 YEARS

253. Small Pedestals and Curbs, Cross Gone

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR SON
'BILLY'
WILLIAM JOSEPH MEATH
WHO FELL ASLEEP
23rd FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 3 YEARS & 4 MONTHS
"How we miss him none can tell"
R.I.P.

ROW 20

254. Curbs

1930's - not recorded

255. Curbs

MINNIE HOLMES JAN. 17th 1925

256. Curbs

South Side
ELIZABETH ANN ANDREWS WHO DIED 13th FEBRUARY 1939 AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO HER HUSBAND ARTHUR WILLIAM WHO DIED 3rd NOVEMBER 1951 AGED 79 YEARS

North Side
ALSO HER SON WILLIAM GEORGE ANDREWS WHO DIED 20th AUGUST 1925 AGED 20 YEARS

257. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALFRED STROUD DIED 16th JAN 1925 AGED 67 YEARS

North Side
ALSO SELINA WENHAM DIED 2nd JAN 1950 AGED 81 YEARS

ALFRED STROUD Agricultural Labourer (1911Census)

258. Cruciform Coped

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SUSAN ALICE WIDOW OF S. SAYER
AND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE REV. JAMES FORMBY
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
DIED 1st JUNE 1926 AGED 86 YEARS
"He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live"

259. Curbs

South Side
MATILDA HUGHES DIED AT SOUTHAMPTON DEC. 27th 1924 AGED 57 YEARS

North Side
ALSO BERTHA THE BELOVED WIFE OF SIDNEY HUGHES AT REST 19th MARCH 1943 AGED74 YEARS
SIDNEY HUGHES DIED 16th APRIL 1947 AGED 78 YEARS

SIDNEY HUGHES Shipwright Chatham Dockyard (1911 Census)

260. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
A DEVOTED WIFE AND MOTHER
MARY HALES
WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th MAY 1925 AGED 58 YEARS
"When in the night I sleepless lie,
My soul with heavenly thoughts supply,
Let no ill dream disturb my rest,
No power of darkness me molest"
ALSO GRACE MAUD MARY HALES
WHO FELL ASLEEP 13th DEC 1951
AGED 56 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD HALES AGED 86 YEARS
(DIED 1952)

RICHARD HALES Brickfield Labourer (1911Census)

261. Curbs

1930's - not recorded

262. Curbs

South Side
MY DEAR MOTHER ANN BLACKMAN WHO DIED 18th DEC 1924 AGED 72 YEARS

North Side
ALSO RICHARD BLACKMAN DIED 14th MAY 1936 AGED 83 YEARS

RICHARD BLACKMAN Employed by Strood Rural District Council (1911 Census)

263. Vandalised Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER ALSO
ANNIE DEAN EMMANUEL CHARLES YOUNG
AT REST 22nd MAY 1941 AT REST 4th AUGUST 1925
AGED 76 YEARS AGED 50 YEARS

264. Curbs

South Side
IN REMEMBRANCE OF DONALD CALDER
WHO DIED 5th JULY 1925 AGED 89 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ALEXANDER JOHN CALDER
WHO DIED 26th JANUARY 1939 AGED 41 YEARS

DONALD CALDER Shop Keeper (Kelly's Directory 1919)

265. Derelict Curbs

South Side
IN MEMORY OF ESTHER IVY STARTUP WHO PASSED AWAY 4th OCTOBER 1924 AGED 20 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ROSALIND STARTUP WHO PASSED AWAY 11th OCTOBER 1951 AGED 70 YEARS

266. Headstone

IHS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
WILLIAM HANNAH
WHO DIED NOV 9th 1928
AGED 53 YEARS
"Until we meet again"
ALSO EDITH MAUD
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT 6th 1930
AGED 53 YEARS
"At Rest"

WILLIAM HANNAH General Smith (1911Census)

267 – 275. Mostly Curbs 1930's – 40's

- not recorded

ROW 21

276. Headstone and Curbs

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
REBECCA
BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM RICHARD JARRETT
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
NOV 8th 1923
AGED 74 YEARS
"She hath done what she could"
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM RICHARD JARRETT
WHO DIED 6th JANUARY 1928
AGED 82 YEARS

South Curb
ALSO ADA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED 1875 AGED 3 WEEKS

North Curb
ALSO GEORGE FREDERICK SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 1887 AGED 13 YEARS

WILLIAM JARRETT Unemployed Cement Labourer (1911Census)

277. Headstone

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
GRACE
THE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF
JAMES AND MARTHA CASTLE
BORN 9th NOVEMBER 1899
DIED 13th APRIL 1924
"God is our Refuge and Strength"
ALSO THE ABOVE MARTHA CASTLE
DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1933
AGED 74 YEARS
"Until we meet again"
ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES CASTLE
DIED 11th MARCH 1942
AGED 84 YEARS

278. Headstone missing from base

279. "Book" Tablet and Curbs and Small Tablet

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZA WATKINS
WHO DIED
28th JUNE 1927ALSO HER HUSBAND
JOHN
WHO DIED
29th JUNE 1949
AGED 77
AGED 51

Small Tablet
WALTER WATKINS
1910 – 1982
ELIZABETH WATKINS
1919 – 2004

North Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA CANNON WHO DIED 4th APRIL 1924 AGED 72 YEARS

South Curb
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM ELDEST SON OF E & J WATKINS
WHO DIED AT SEA IN SUBMARINE P315 18th APRIL 1943 AGED 40 YEARS

WILLIAM WATKINS, DIED 1943 Submarine P315 was H.M.S. " Truculent" sunk in a collision in the Thames Estuary in 1950

280. Curbs

South Side
GEORGE FREDERICK BURGOYNE WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 29th 1924 AGED 48 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ANN WIFE OF ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 15th 1952 AGED 81 YEARS

281. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
RHODA LUCY DOW
CALLED HOME MARCH 2nd 1924
AGED 49 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO JULIA AGNES DOW
DIED APRIL 19th 1933
AGED 78 YEARS
"Until the day break"

282 – 292. Mostly Curbs Post 1930

- not recorded

ROW 22

293. Curbs 1930's – 40's

- not recorded

294. Headstone and Curbs

"Peace"
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
SARAH REBECCA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SAMUEL GEORGE ELLIS
WHO PASSED AWAY 15th JAN. 1923
AGED 66
ALSO THE ABOVE
SAMUEL GEORGE ELLIS
WHO PASSED AWAY 17th SEPT. 1926
IN HIS 73rd YEAR
"Until the day break"

SAMUEL ELLIS Insurance Agent (Kelly's Directory 1909) Personal Estate £315 9s 7d (Probate Index)

295. Curbs

JAMES WADY WHO DIED 30th JUNE 1922 AGED 67 YEARS

JAMES WADY Railway Guard in Rochester (1881 Census)

296. Curbs

South side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY GEORGE WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1923 AGED 37 YEARS

North Side
Fallen Face Down

297. Headstone missing above base

298. Headstone and Curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE ELIZABETH GERTRUDE
BELOVED WIFE OF H. DRURY
WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1923 AGED 24 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO DOROTHY VERA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 6th MAY 1923 AGED 4 MONTHS
"Jesus called a little child"

299. Headstone, Curbs and "Book" Tablet

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ANN FRANCES
BELOVED WIFE OF
EDWIN CARTER
FELL ASLEEP 21st NOV. 1922
AGED 77 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO EDWIN CARTER
DIED 17th JANUARY 1935
AGED 82 YEARS
INTERRED IN LEWES

"Book" Tablet
IN LOVING AND
TREASURED MEMORY
OF
SARAH ANN
(LALL)
BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE BASSETT
NEWMAN
WHO FELL ASLEEP ON
17th MARCH 1947
AGED 59 YEARS
"Loved all the time"

EDWIN CARTER Cement Labourer (1911Census)

300 – 309. Mostly Curbs Post 1930

- not recorded

ROW 23

310. Curbs

South Side
HARRIETT WEAVER WHO DIED OCT. 4th 1921 AGED 82

North Side
ALSO WILLIAM WEAVER HUSBAND WHO DIED JAN. 29th 1930 AGED 87

WILLIAM WEAVER E.R.A. Royal Navy (1881 Census)

311. Cross and Curbs

No Inscription?

312. Curbs

South Side
SUSAN BARNETT WHO DIED 7th SEPT. 1921 AGED 64 YEARS

North Side
ALSO HENRY BARNETT WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1931 AGED 74 YEARS

HENRY BARNETT Labourer (1881 Census)

313. Headstone and Curbs

IN
LOVING
MEMORY OF
EDWIN HENRY CHAPMAN
WHO DIED 13th NOVEMBER 1921
AGED 70 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"
ALSO ELIZABETH JANE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 31st JANUARY 1954
AGED 93 YEARS
"Reunited"

EDWIN CHAPMAN Of Chatham, Royal Engineers' Pensioner (1901Census)

314. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LOUISA ELIZABETH ROGERS WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1922 AGED 66 YEARS

North Side
ALSO EDWARD THOMAS BELOVED HUSBAND WHO DIED 29th MAY 1936 AGED 75 YEARS

EDWIN ROGERS Gunpowder Labourer (1911Census)

315. Headstone and Curbs

Thick Holly obscures

316. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMOS MILES SANCTO DIED 4th AUGUST 1921 AGED 24 YEARS "God knows best"

North Side
ALSO EDWARD CHARLES SANCTO WHO FEEL ASLEEP 15th JANUARY 1940 AGED 77 YEARS "At Rest"

317. Headstone (not in situ)and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALICE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
SUMLET STANIFORD
WHO DIED 8th JULY 1921
AGED 57 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
SUMLET STANIFORD
WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1938
AGED 80 YEARS

SUMLET STANIFORD Brickfields Labourer (1911Census)

318. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS EDWARD OVERY
WHO DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1928
AGED 78 YEARS
"His end was Peace"
ALSO ANN OVERY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1930
AGED 73 YEARS
"At Rest"

THOMAS OVERY Retired Publican (1911Census) Personal Estate £735 7s (Probate Index)

319 – 324. Curbs Post 1930 Not recorded

HERE IS FOOTPATH......NORTH WEST CORNER IS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY

325. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SELINA ASKHAM DIED OCT. 19th 1917 AGED 71

North Side
ALSO HER HUSBAND WILLIAM HENRY ASKHAM DIED APRIL 25th 1920 AGED 76

WILLIAM ASKHAM Unemployed Labourer (1901 Census)

BAKER see HAMMOND

326. Flat Book Type Stone and C.W.G.C.

IN LOVING
MEMORY OF
MUM AND DAD
J. BULLIMORE
WHO DIED
9th JULY 1920
AGED 64 YEARSE. C. BULLIMORE
WHO DIED
5th DEC. 1931
AGED 74 YEARS

C.W.WG. Headstone
149529 SIGNALMAN
G. A. WOSKET
ROYAL SIGNALS
13th JULY 1945 AGED 20
"Loved and Remembered Always"

J. BULLIMORE Stationer and Tobacconist at Bromley ? (1901Census)

327. Granite Pedestals and Curbs, Cross Fallen

East Side
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LUCY BUTLER
WHO DIED MARCH 27th 1917
AGED 62 YEARS
"Sleep on Beloved, sleep and
take thy rest"
ALSO JAMES BUTLER
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 23rd 1939
AGED 86 YEARS

South Side
HERBERT LEWIS
BUTLER
SUFFOLK REGT.
KILLED IN ACTION AT MONCHY
JUNE 16th 1917
INTERRED AT MONCHY
FRANCE

North Side
EDWARD GEORGE
BUTLER
2nd K.R.R.C.
DIED OF WOUNDS SEPT. 7th 1918
INTERRED AT LIGNY
FRANCE

JAMES BUTLER Manager of Brickfields (1911Census)

328. Pedestals, Tall Cross, Anchor and Chain, Masonic Symbol, and Curbs

James Butlin who drowned in France in 1919

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ARTHUR JAMES BUTLIN
THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF
ALICE BUTLIN
WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED AT
ST. VALERY, FRANCE
JULY 21st 1919 AGED 39 YEARS
"Man goeth forth on to his work and their labours until the evening"
ALSO THE ABOVE ALICE BUTLIN WHO DIED JULY 3rd 1947

ARTHUR BUTLIN Personal Estate £1,934 2s 10d (Probate Index)

ARTHUR JAMES BUTLIN, DIED 1919
From Chatham News
"STROOD MAN DROWNED
The funeral took place at Frindsbury on Wednesday of Mr Arthur James Butlin (39). of 100 Frindsbury road, Master and part proprietor of the sailing barge Centaur. He accidentally met his death at St. Valery on Caux, France, on July 21st , and it appears that he must have fallen off a ladder from his barge to the quay, for in the water below he was found drowned.
   Funeral rites were accorded in France, but the body was brought to England in his own barge, navigated by Mr Pudney, also a share holder in the Centaur.
   In addition to the deceased's widow and mother and other relatives, there was a large attendance at the funeral, including Free Masons, Druids and Foresters, all of which he was a brother, and members of the Barge mens' Mutual Aid Society, the latter with their banner.
   In the absence of the Vicar, the funeral service was read by the Vicar of St. Mary's, Strood, (the Rev. L. D. Hammond). There was a large collection of wreaths, including, in addition to family tributes, one from the Gillingham League of Freemasons, of which, Mr Butlin had long been a member."

329. C. W.G. C. Headstone

871 DRIVER
N. H. CHILDS
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY
28th NOVEMBER 1918 AGE 22
"In loving memory of
Our dear son,
Forever with the Lord"

330. Curbs

South Side
ERNEST FREDERICK JOHN COOPER WHO DIED 27th JAN. 1917 AGED 39 YEARS

North Side
ALSO LUCY MARY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 12th OCTOBER 1933 AGED 57 YEARS

ERNEST COOPER Skilled Labourer (1911Census)

COOTES see HOGBEN

331. Curbs

IN MEMORY OF EDWARD CRAKE DIED 15th OCT. 1915 AGED 42 YEARS

EDWARD CRAKE Chalk Dipper Clay (1901 Census), Beer Retailer (Kelly's Directory 1909) Same man?

332. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LEVI GEORGE CUMBERLAND
WHO DIED 6th JAN. 1921 AGED 59 YEARS

North Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE FLORENCE LOUISA CUMBERLAND
WHO DIED 21st DECEMBER 1952 AGED 81 YEARS

LEVI CUMBERLAND Police Pensioner/ Labourer (1911Census)

333. Pedestals and Curbs, Cross Missing

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM LAING DUNCAN
WHO DIED DECEMBER 24th 1919
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO FANNY LOUISA DUNCAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
AT REST 1st SEPTEMBER 1960 AGED 79

WILLIAM DUNCAN Lace Merchant in Rochester (1911Census)

334. Headstone and Curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN EYNON
WHO DIED 29th AUGUST 1919
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO ALBERT SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1945
AGED 43 YEARS
"At Rest"

JOHN EYNON Police Constable (1911Census)

335. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY CHARLES HILL WHO DIED MAY 20th 1917 AGED 64 YEARS

North Side
ALSO OF HIS WIFE SARAH HILL WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1933 IN HER 85th YEAR

HENRY HILL Fishmonger (1911Census)

336. Headstone and Curbs

Thomas T. J. Hill, (son of Thomas, who died in 1883)
He was also Chamberlain of the Rochester Oyster Fishery, died 1928

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
SUSANNAH HILL
WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 17th 1918
AGED 75 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
JOHN THOMAS JENNINGS HILL
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 16th 1928
AGED 85 YEARS
"Resting"
CHAMBERLAIN OF THE ROCHESTER
OYSTER FISHERY FOR 26 YEARS
ALSO
EUSTACE WILLIAM HILL
WHO DIED MARCH 22nd 1944
AGED 62 YEARS

EUSTACE HILL Fisherman (1911Census)
JOHN THOMAS JENNINGS HILL Shrimp Merchant (1901 Census)
From Chatham Observer
"FIFTY YEARS A JUROR
DEATH OF MR. J. T. J. HILL
We regret to record the death of Mr John Thomas Jennings Hill (85) of 49, Grove Road, Strood, which sad event occurred at a nursing home in Chatham in the early hours of Monday morning.
   A native of Strood, the deceased was born in a house on old Rochester Bridge and for that reason he was always known as the Kentish Man nearest the Men of Kent.
   Prior to his retirement about 35 years ago he followed the avocation of a fisherman, and as such had many thrilling experiences. On one of his last voyages he was swept overboard by a heavy sea, and was rescued by one of his sons. He was a member of the jury of the Rochester Oyster Fishery for 51 years, and was for 26 years the Chamberlain.
   The Admiralty Court on Saturday was the first he had failed to attend for over half a century. Little, however, was it thought that he was so near his end.
   Mr Hill was a staunch Liberal and a prominent member of the Strood Workmens' Club. He was a keen billiard player, and only a few months ago won the billiards cup in a competition at the club.
   He leaves seven sons and one daughter (Mrs Hollins), his wife having pre-deceased him some ten years.
   The interment takes place in Frindsbury Churchyard on Saturday at 2.15 pm."

337. Headstone and Curbs

IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM JAMES AUSTIN HOGBEN A.I.F.
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE*
AGED 24 YEARS
KILLED IN GALLIPOLI AUGUST 17th 1915
"At Rest"

South Curb
IN MEMORY OF HANNAH HOGBEN WHO DIED APRIL 12th 1901 AGED 69 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ELIZA COOTES WHO DIED MAY 25th 1901 AGED 43 YEARS
(* The top half of the headstone remains blank)

338. Pedestals, Part Missing, Cross Fallen

[IN MEMORY OF]
ARTHUR HOWARD
WHO PASSED AWAY ON
MARCH 3rd 1918 AGED 63 YEARS
[ Eroded Verses]
ALSO OF ANN ELIZABETH BAKER
DIED JUNE 17th 1942 AGED 85 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO EDWARD BAKER WHO DIED JUNE 1st 1933
AGED 77 YEARS "His End was Peace"

ARTHUR HOWARD Labourer (1911Census)

339. Book Type Tablet

AT REST
ELIZA MARIA
IZABY

ALSO
JAMES IZABY DIED 11th JULY
1916
AGED 66 YEARS

DIED 14th JAN. 1931
AGED 85 YEARS
"Reunited"

JAMES IZABY Cement Labourer (1901Census)

JEPSON see MIDDLETON

340. Pedestals, Cross Missing

EMILY
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM ROBERT JONES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
2nd FEBRUARY 1919 AGED 59 YEARS
"Oh, call it not death tis a holy sleep,
And the precious soul the Lord doth keep,
She will wake again and how satisfied ,
With likeness of him for her who died"
ALSO WILLIAM ROBERT JONES
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 15th OCT 1936
AGED 77 YEARS

WILLIAM JONES Engine Driver, S.E.R. (1911Census)

341. Headstone and Curbs

IN MEMORY OF
JULIA JURY
WHO DIED 8th APRIL 1916
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 22nd JUNE 1924
AGED 78 YEARS
"In Peace"

342. Pedestals

FLORENCE
MARY
KERRIDGE
WHO DIED 22nd OCT. 1918
AGED 40 YEARS
"At Rest"

343a. Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRIETT REBECCA LANDERS WHO DIED 2nd MARCH 1916 AGED 66 YEARS (One line)
ALSO WILLIAM LANDERS WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1950 AGED 101 YEARS

343b. Headstone, Foot Stone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOSEPH EDWARD LANDERS
WHO DIED [APRIL] [ ] 1899
AGED [15 ] YEARS
ALSO
ERNEST MOSES LANDERS
WHO DIED [APRIL] [ ] 1899
AGED [7] YEARS
(Eroded Verses)

344. Curbs

North Side
GEORGE ALFRED LANDERS DIED 8th NOV. 1916 AGED 32 YEARS

South Side
THOMAS WILLIAM LANDERS DIED 17th DECEMBER 1925 AGED 46 YEARS

WILLIAM LANDERS, DIED 1950
From Chatham News, August 1948
"Why all the fuss?"
"Asks Mr Landers on his 100th birthday
"What's all the fuss about ?" Mr William Landers asked good humouredly when the Mayor of Rochester (Alderman A. C. Lyle) paid a special visit to him at his home, 144 Weston Road, Strood, on Friday. Mr Landers was 100 years old on that day.
   The Mayor then read a telegram from the King sent from Balmoral Castle, Scotland. It stated; "The King and Queen are much interested to hear that you are celebrating your 100th birthday and send you hearty congratulations and good wishes – Private Secretary."
   Among the many other congratulatory messages was a telegram from the Mayor of Rochester himself.
BIRTHDAY GIFTS
After he had shaken hands with Mr Landers, the Mayor presented him with a box of cigarettes, tobacco, some cheroots ---- and some liquid refreshments"
(Was the Mayor trying to finish the old gentleman off ?)

From the Chatham News, January 1950
"DEATH OF A STROOD CENTENARIAN
Strood's oldest citizen, Mr William Landers, of 144 Weston Road, Strood, died in Milton Regis Hospital, on Tuesday at the age of 101.
   The son of a man who was born only four years after the Battle of Waterloo, Mr Landers started work at the age of eight on a Frindsbury farm, being paid 6d a day. Later he worked at the Crown and Quarry Cement Works, Frindsbury.
   Since the death of his wife in 1916, he had lived with Mrs Dean, his eldest daughter. He had outlived six of his ten children.
   He was a founder member of Strood Gospel Mission, and a service will be held at the Mission Hall,
   Brompton Lane, tomorrow (Sat.) morning at 11.45 am. Interment will follow at Frindsbury Parish Churchyard."

THOMAS LANDERS Labourer (1901Census)

345. Voluted Scroll and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN
THE DEAR HUSBAND OF
FRANCES LARKIN
WHO DIED FEB. 10th 1919
"He's rejoicing in Heaven we hope,
With God's angels for ever to dwell,
He was loved and respected by all,
God called and he bade us farewell"
ALSO THE ABOVE
FRANCES LARKIN
WHO DIED JULY 14th 1928
AGED 83 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

JOHN LARKIN Farmer (1901Census)
Personal Estate (of Sole Street Farm) £4,443 8s 5d (Probate Index)

346. Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALBERT EDGAR LENTON
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 19th 1928 AGED 41 YEARS

347. Fallen Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MY DEAR HUSBAND
GEORGE ERNEST LOFT
WHO DIED 21st JUNE 1928
AGED 34 YEARS
"Till we meet again"
ALSO GRACE ANN HIS WIFE
REUNITED 28th FEB 1959
AGED 65 YEARS

LOVE see MANSBRIDGE

348. C.W.W.G. Headstone

20743 BOMBARDIER
A. G. MASON
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY
15th JUNE 1918 AGE 34

349. Headstone, Cross Fallen, and Curbs

South Curb
JOSIAH MANSBRIDGE WHO DIED 28th NOV 1918 AGED 85 YEARS

North Curb
ALSO EMMA MANSBRIDGE WHO DIED 27th OCT. 1873 AGED 40 YEARS INTERRED AT RYARSH

Headstone
IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLOTTE
THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE MAXTED LOVE
WHO DIED SUDDENLY ON 15th DEC. 1927
AGED 70 YEARS
"Now at Rest"

JOSIAH MANSBRIDGE Gardener, Father in Law to William Jones (341) (1901 Census)
GEORGE LOVE Rail Engine Driver (1911Census)

350. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS EDWARD MIDDLETON WHO DIED 9th JANUARY 1916 AGED 39 YEARS (One line)

North Side
ALSO JOHN BELLAMY JEPSON WHO DIED 8th MAY 1928 AGED 56 YEARS

THOMAS MIDDLETON Engineer's Clerk (1911Census)

351. Curbs

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF CAROLINE MILES DIED APRIL 18th 1919 AGED 62 YEARS (One line)

352. Curbs

South Side
ERNEST HENRY MILLS WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1928 AGED 28 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ELIZABETH MILLS WHO DIED 22nd JULY 1953 AGED 85 YEARS

ERNEST MILLS Gardener (1911Census)

353. Pedestals, Cross Fallen, and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MINNIE
BELLE OLLEY
WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1916
AGED 43 YEARS
"None can fill your place, dear wife,
One so good and true,
We sadly miss your dear kind face,
And always think of you"

354. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
CHARLES TIMOTHY PLEASANCE
WHO ENTERED INTO REST
12th JULY 1918
AGED 70 YEARS
"One of the best"
ALSO ELIZABETH MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED AWAY ON JULY 31st 1919
AGED 71 YEARS
"Until the day break"

355. C. W. G. C. Headstone

51007 L/BOMBARDIER
R. E. PULLEN
ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY
29th SEPTEMBER 1920 AGE 30

356. Curbs

South Side
ALFRED EDWARD RAYNER WHO DIED [ ] MARCH 1920 AGED 48 YEARS "At Rest"

North Side
ALSO CLARA EMILY RAYNER HIS WIFE WHO DIED 8th FEBRUARY 1943 AGED 70 YEARS

ALFRED RAYNER Railway Signalman (1901Census)

357. Curbs

South Side
THOMAS COLLIN RUTTER WHO DIED 12th MARCH 1920 AGED 61 "Rest in Peace"

North Side
ALSO ERNEST JAMES RUTTER WHO DIED 8th JUNE 1930 AGED 29 "Loved by all who knew him"

THOMAS RUTTER Agricultural Labourer (1911Census)

SEAGER see USMAR

358. Headstone and Curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH SELLIS
WHO PASSED AWAY 7th OCT. 1915
AGED 59 YEARS
"Until the day break"
ARTHUR JAMES SELLIS
DEARLY LOVED YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS DROWNED ON H.M.S. FORMIDABLE
1st JAN 1915 AGED 20 YEARS
"Beloved he lived, bravely he died,
One of the best, we miss him still"
ALSO WILLIAM EDWARD SELLIS
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE
24th APRIL 1917 AGED 30 YEARS
"He died for Britain's Freedom,
And the Honour of his Race"
ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS SELLIS
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1925
AGED 66 YEARS

WILLIAM SELLIS Police Constable (1911Census)
ARTHUR SELLIS H.M.S. "Formidable" was a pre- Dreadnought battleship, launched in 1897, she was heavily armed and armoured. Sunk by a German U Boat in the English Channel; over 500 of the crew were drowned along with Sellis.

359. Pedestals and Cross

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
THOMAS DAVID SHILLITO
WHO FELL ASLEEP 16th NOV.1917
AGED 47 YEARS

THOMAS SHILITO Shop Keeper (Kelly's Directory1895) Personal Estate £1,091 3s (Probate Index)

360. C.W.G.C. Headstone and Curbs

TR13/84088 RIFLEMAN
F. W. SIMMONS
3rd NOVEMBER 1918 AGE 18
"The Lord watch
between we and thee
when we are absent
from one another"

North Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR SON FREDERICK WILLIAM SIMMONS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE (One line)
ON THE 3rd OF NOVEMBER 1918 IN COLCHESTER HOSPITAL AGED 18 YEARS "Rest in Peace"

South Side
ANNIE ELIZABETH SIMMONS ALSO GEORGE EDWARD SIMMONS
DIED 28th MARCH 1931 AGED 62 YEARS DIED 31st DECEMBER 1935 AGED 67 YEARS

361. C.W.G.C. Headstone

SR/9328 PRIVATE
C.E. SMITH
ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT
23rd MARCH 1918 AGED 21
"We shall go to him,
But he will not,
Return to us"

362. Curbs

ETHEL MAUD WIFE OF EDWIN ARTHUR TILLEY DIED 6th APRIL 1921 AGED 41 YEARS

EDWIN TILLEY Civil Servant, H.M. Treasury, living in Gravesend (1911Census)

363. Granite Pedestals, Cross and Curbs

IN FOND MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR AND ONLY DAUGHTER
DORIS CLARA TIMBRELL
BORN OCT. 30th 1893
DIED NOV. 6th 1918
"Only to see her face again,
Only to hear her speak"

364. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
THOMAS TUGWELL
WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1919
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
ARTHUR TUGWELL
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT CAMBRAI
NOVEMBER 29th 1917 AGED 20 YEARS
ALSO
ALICE FREEMAN TUGWELL
WHO DIED JULY 9th 1946
AGED 83 YEARS

THOMAS TUGWELL Antique Dealer in Rochester (1911Census)

365. Pedestals, Cross and Curbs

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANNIE (NANCY) ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE HORACE USMAR
BORN 15th JAN. 1878 DOED 19th JUNE 1927
"Lead, Kindly Light"
ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE H. USMAR
DIED 5th OCT. 1942 AGED 84 YEARS

South Curb
IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM H. SEAGER WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 27th 1923 AGED 51 YEARS (One line)

North Curb
ALSO MARY LOUISA SEAGER WHO DIED MAY 4th 1943 AGED 69 YEARS

GEORGE USMAR Personal Estate £13,342 8s 7d (Probate Index)
WILLIAM SEAGER Corn Warehouseman (1911Census)

366. Curbs

South Side
WILLIAM DAVID VALLANCE WHO DIED 2nd SEPTEMBER 1920 AGED 67 YEARS

North Side
HANNAH VALLANCE HIS WIFE WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1949 AGED 85 YEARS

WILLIAM VALLENCE Charge hand of Joiners (1911Census)

367. Pedestals, Fallen Cross, and Curbs

East Side
TO THE
DEAR MEMORY OF
ROBERT
HENRY WARBURTON 'BOBBIE'
DIED 25th MAY 1919
AGED 11 YEARS
"Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"

North Side
ALSO
MARGARET ELIZABETH
WARBURTON
DIED 2nd JUNE 1944
"Resting"
(No age given, was 60 years)

368. Headstone and Curbs

IHS
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANNIE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM WARD
WHO DIED ON THE 29th OF OCTOBER 1918
AGED 48 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO THE ABOVE
WILLIAM WARD
WHO DIED ON THE 26th OF JULY 1924
AGED 52 YEARS

369. Headstone and Curbs

IHS
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CELIA WAKE WARREN
BORN AT LITTLE HORWOOD, BUCKS. FEB. 10th 1879
AND PASSED AWAY AT CHATTENDEN MAY 11th 1916
AGED 37 YEARS
"And ye now, therefore, have sorrow but I will,
See you again and your heart shall rejoice"

370. Low Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LOUISA REBECCA WELLER
WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1919 AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO JAMES HUSBAND OF ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd APRIL 1927 AGED 84 YEARS
AND ANN DAUGHTER OF ABOVE
WHO DIED 24th APRIL 1946 AGED 69 YEARS

JAMES WELLER Agricultural Labourer (1901Census)

371. Headstone and Curbs

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
JAMES WHELLER
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARGARET LAVINIA WHEELER
WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 30th 1918
AGED 65 YEARS
"How blessed are they whose
Toils are ended"
ALSO THE ABOVE
MARGARET LAVINIA WHELLER
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 31st 1932
AGED 79 YEARS

JAMES WHELLER Railway Clerk (1901Census)

372. Curbs

South Side
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS WILSON WHO DIED 14th NOVEMBER 1917 AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO FANNY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 25th JANUARY 1937 AGED 75 YEARS

North Side
ALSO ERNEST THEIR SON WHO DIED 30th JULY 1926 AGED 35 YEARS

THOMAS WILSON
Coachman (Domestic) (1911 Census)

373. Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WOODLAND WHO DIED 3rd AUGUST 1917 AGED 59 YEARS
ALSO ROSE HANNAH WOODLAND WHO DIED 2nd FEBRUARY 1929 AGED 68 YEARS

JAMES WOODLAND Metropolitan Police Pensioner (1911Census)

374. Headstone and Curbs

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES WOODROW
WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1918
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1926
AGED 76 YEARS

CHARLES WOODROW Boot Maker (1901Census)

WOSKET see BULLIMORE

(The remaining monuments in this section are either post 1930 or have inscriptions missing)

APPENDIX

375.   Colonel George Baker, C. B.
   I remember walking into the burial ground about 30 years ago, and noticing a headstone to a military man, (whose name I could not remember), but I remember the C. B. because Companions of the Bath are rather thin on the ground in the Medway Towns.
   This must have been Colonel Baker, and if his headstone is still here it could be one of those fallen face down. I did try to raise these stones sufficiently to read them, but lacking a suitable lever, I was unable to do so. So, I have included the short Times obituary published on the day of his burial, October 22nd 1910. I assume that Colonel Baker was related to the Baker family who farmed Manor Farm, his abode at the time of his death.

"COL. GEORGE BAKER
   The death has taken place at Frindsbury, Rochester, of Colonel George Baker, C.B., at the age of 70. Colonel Baker was with the 67th (South Hampshire Regiment) throughout the campaign of 1860 in China, and carried the regimental colour at the action in Sinho, at the taking of Tangku, and with the storming party of the Taku Fort, the ditch of which he crossed and planted the colours on the cavalier.
   He was also present at the surrender of Peking, and received the China medal and two clasps. He was again with the 67th throughout the Afghan campaign of 1878–80, and was present in the engagement at Charasiah on October 6th 1879, and in the operations round Kabul in December, 1879, including the investment of Sherpore. He was mentioned in despatches, and received the medal and two clasps.
   Five years later, in 1885–6, he led the 67th as its commanding officer, in the Burmese Expeditions until after the surrender of Mandalay, and was again mentioned in despatches, made a Companion of the Bath, and granted the medal with clasp.
   Colonel Baker afterwards returned with his regiment to Chatham, where he was stationed until given a district in Ireland.
The funeral takes place today at Frindsbury"

Index of Names - from gravestones only

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ANDREWS 256
ASKHAM 325
ATKINS 143
AUSTIN 337

BAKER 3, 67, 168, 338, 375
BALDOCK 113
BARDEN 36, 76, 78, 101
BARNETT 57, 312
BASSETT 299
BATES 91
BEALE 89
BEANEY 158
BELLAMY 350
BENNETT 83
BERRY 4
BIGG 91
BILDING 229
BLACKMAN 31, 262
BLAIR 24
BLAKE 66
BOLTON 69
BOUCHER 37, 207
BOURNE 52, 81, 97, 102
BRIDGER 110
BRIGGS 164
BROOKER 182
BUDD 21
BULLEN 42
BULLIMORE 326
BURCH 180
BURGESS 6
BURGOYNE 124, 280
BUTLER 327
BUTLIN 328
BYAST 129

CALDER 264
CAMPBELL 21, 35
CANNON 279CARTER 299
CASTLE 158
CASTLE 277
CASWELL 32
CHAPMAN 313
CHEESEMAN 98
CHEESMAN 211
CHILDS 329
CHOWNE 197
CHUDLEIGH 186
CLACKETT 196
CLARK 130
COOK 76
COOPER 29, 330, 337
CORNELIUS 109
COULTER 125
CRAKE 331
CROUCH 38
CULLUM 216
CUMBERLAND 332
CUTLAND 13

DALTON 232
DAVIDSON 134
DAVIES 215
DAVIS 191
DAY 99, 144, 210
DIPLOCK 100
DOW 281
DRURY 298
DUNCAN 333

EELES 183
ELLIS 294
EVENDEN 30, 73
EYNON 334

FORMBY 258
FOX 164
FRANCIS 150FRANKS 19
FRENCH 11, 32
FRY 123

GARDNER 8
GEORGE 200, 296
GILES 201
GLADISH 155
GODFREY 176
GOLDSMITH 170
GOODEVE 21
GRIMES 138
GROOMBRIDGE 145
GURR 87

HALES 260
HAMMOND 29, 151
HANCOCK 103
HANNAH 84, 266
HARPUM 85b
HARRISON 28
HART 239
HAYMAN 111
HAYWARD 47
HEAD 62
HEWETT 202, 203
HILL 13, 93, 177, 181, 335, 336
HINDS 135
HINXMAN 198
HIRD 148, 166
HOBBS 197
HODGE 41
HOGBEN 337
HOLLAND 133
HOLLIDAY 9
HOLMES 255
HONE 208
HONEYMON 88
HOWARD 338
HUDSON 233
HUGHES 259

IRONMONGER 8
IZABY 14, 339
JANES 174
JARRETT 111, 276
JENNINGS 12, 174, 336
JEPSON 350
JESSUP 199
JOHNSON 60
JONES 340
JUPP 147
JURY 341
KEMP 17
KENNARD 1
KERRIDGE 342

LAING 333
LANDERS 343b, 344, 343a
LANGLEY 85b
LARKIN 345
LEANEY 121, 159
LENTON 346
LEWRY 61
LLOYD 215
LOFT 347
LONDON 34
LOVE 349

MANSBRIDGE 349
MARCH 42
MARSH 131
MASON 348MAXTED 349
MEARS 206
MEATH 253
MIDDLETON 96, 350
MILES 316, 351
MILLS 352
MISKIN 22
MOORE 212
MOUVERLEY 184

NEAME 27
NESHAM 148
NEWMAN 299
NICHOLLS 136

OLLEY 353
OSENTON 66
OTWAY 52
OVERY 318

PARDOE 26
PARSONS 53
PHILLIPS 101
PHILLIPS 192
PLEASANCE 354
POCOCK 50, 132
POOLEY 82
POTTERTON 107
PRATT 134
PULLEN 355
PUTTIFER 58, 59
RAYNER 356
ROBERTS 39, 80, 126, 143
ROGERS 314
ROSER 41
ROSS 238
ROWE 235
RUTTER 357

SALES 49
SANCTO 316
SAUNDERS 2
SAUNDERS 67
SAYER 258
SCOTCHMAN 106
SEAGER 365
SELLIS 358
SHILLITO 359
SIMMONS 171, 360
SINCLAIR 21
SKINNER 15
SMALL 209
SMITH 361
SPINK 37
STANIFORD 317
STARTUP 46, 265
STIRRUP 56
STOBBART 86
STONE 21, 68, 128, 239
STROUD 257
STROUGHILL 214
STRUDWICK 119
SUMLET 317
SUMMER 46

TIBE 34
TILLEY 362
TIMBRELL 363
TOOLEY 183
TREMAIN 82
TRUMAN 57
TUFFEY 17
TUGWELL 364
TULLY 95
TURNER 104

USMAR 365
VALLANCE 366
WADY 295
WAGHORNE 51
WAKE 369
WAKELING 7
WALKER 218
WALLER 122
WALLIS 23
WALTER 64, 76
WARBURTON 367
WARD 368
WARDEN 146
WARREN 369
WARWOOD 25
WATERHOUSE 219
WATKINS 15, 24, 252, 279
WEAVER 78, 310
WELLER 370
WELLS 142
WENHAM 257
WEST 105
WHELLER 371WHIFFEN 194, 195
WHITE 85a, 213
WHITEBREAD 72
WHITMORE 127
WHITTAKER 169
WHYLAND 8
WHYTE 179
WIGG 10
WILDISH 160
WILKINSON 149
WILLIAMS 77
WILLIAMSON 108
WILLS 42, 43
WILSON 118, 372
WINNE 5
WOODLAND 373
WOODROW 374
WOSKET 326
WYLES 79

YOUNG 263

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Monumental Inscriptions of Unitarian Church, Chatham

Monumental Inscriptions of Unitarian Church, Chatham, recorded by D. E. Williams 2014.

Introduction The Baptist Church was first established in Chatham about 1655. It moved to the present site on Hammond Hill, formerly Heaviside Lane, around the end of the 17th century, the oldest monument in the churchyard is an early 18th century headstone, although it might even date from the end of the 17th century, sadly, it is completely eroded. I do not know what sort of building stood here then, but a replacement was built in 1802, (shown in the watercolour of 1885); this, in turn, was replaced by the present building in 1888/9. Before the church became known as the Unitarian Church, it was the General Baptist Church.
   It is apparent from the watercolour and fragments remaining, that there are several missing monuments, including a tall one with draped urn, visible in the painting. I can not explain the destruction of these monuments but it may have happened during the re-building of 1888, although it is hard to believe that the builders could have been so careless, especially under the eyes of the congregation and the sponsors of the new church, the sisters, Miss Tribe and Mrs Wood? Also odd, is the lack of a ledger on the large stone clad vault close to Thomas Wood's grave, and the lack of any sign of inscription on the low tomb, immediately west of the porch.
   From the Sexton's record, it is clear there are numerous burials in the cellar, (or under-croft, it's floor is on street level, on Hammond Hill), but only one grave marker remains, (Bowles).
   I have included thorough summaries of all pre 1858 wills, both the Prerogative Court of Canterbury and the Rochester Courts. Unfortunately, the modern Principal Probate Registry charge too much for copies, so I have included the "bare bones" of their index summary.
   I have also included general notes on as many people as possible, including information from newspapers.
   I am very grateful to the Pastor, Mrs Beryl Payne, for her kindness and interest. Her gift of a copy of the surviving burial register and Sexton's record is very much appreciated

Amateur watercolour by E. Drake, of the 1802 Chapel, painted in 1885, a few years before re-building.

The 1888-9 church from the south

CHURCHYARD - EAST SIDE

1. COPED RED GRANITE

Bacon Family

North SideIN MEMORY OF
MATTHEW BACONMANY YEARS CIVIL ENGINEER OF H. M. DOCKYARD
DIED 9th JUNE 1849 AGED 74
AND OF CATHERINE HIS WIFE
DIED 29th JANUARY 1855 AGED 78

South SideIN MEMORY OF
MATTHEW SON OF MATTHEW AND EMMA BACONDIED 4th JANUARY 1847 AGED 4
EMMA WIFE OF MATTHEW BACONDIED 3rd JANUARY 1849 AGED 45
SOHIA SECOND WIFE OF MATTHEW BACONDIED 10th APRIL 1855 AGED 46
MATTHEW BACON DIED DEC. 1st 1878 AGED 65

Matthew Bacon, Senior was Master of the Sawmills and also Master Mill Wright in H. M. Dockyard, Chatham, (Pigot's and Wright's Directories, both 1830's.)
   Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will is dated 20th November 1844
   This will is fairly long and contains much technical detail which is omitted.
   He appoints wife, Catherine and sons, William, Matthew, Frederick and John Francis, executors. They are to be provided with suitable mourning. Wife is to have sufficient money for her support until rents left to her are due. Household goods, furniture, plate, linen, china to wife for life, as long as she remains his widow. To her and sons, all his freehold and leaseholds, including windmill for grinding corn and raising spring water, rents, lands and his share in properties in Chatham and elsewhere, except that invested in him as trustee or of mortgagee, his money, investments, including shares in the Rochester and Chatham Gas Light Company, or any other company. Remainder to wife and sons, upon trust, to invest in Public Funds. Income from his properties to be paid to wife for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then in trust for all sons or their children, if any sons are dead, shared equally; principal can be used for advancement of any dead son's children.
   Son Matthew to be allowed to hold house and shop, with mill in Ordnance Street, including income from water supplied by mill. He is to pay £70 per annum to his mother as long as she remains a widow. When she dies or remarries, the property to be valued for the purpose of equal division. The value including income from the water supply is estimated at £1,400, estimated value of testator's house in Ordnance Terrace is £500. Personal estate is to be valued. If son Matthew wishes to purchase property in Ordnance Street, at the value of £1,400, he should announce his intention within 3 months of the death or remarriage of his mother.
   Son William's health may obliged him to to abandon his occupation, if he gives notice of this, and pays certain sums into his father's hands, he shall have the income from the Gas Light Company shares, for life. If he signifies intent within 1 year he is to pay £250, within 2 years, £200, within 3 years, £150, within 4 years, £100, within 5 years, £50, if more than 5 years, nil.
   Ann wife of William is to get an annuity of £30 for life, (after his death), while she remains his widow, if she remarries, she will get £20 per annum.
   If William complies with above condition and sons get mother's approval they can sell shares in the Gas Light Company and invest money for benefit of William for his life. If William dies before the sale of the shares, then Ann's consent must be had in writing for the sale.
   Witnesses: Harold Whitehead, Butcher, Ordnance Place, Chatham, Thomas Hodges, Baker, same place and Thomas Whitehead, Annuitant?, same place
   Proved 16th June 1849

William Bacon is an engineer of Bury, Lancs., Matthew is a Miller, James Frederick is a Gentleman, also of Bury and John a Grocer and Baker of Upnor, Kent. Value of effects under £4,000.

The Murder of Catherine Bacon
On the 29th January, about 9 o'clock in the morning, a 10 year old boy knocked on the front door of the Bacon's house, 11 Ordnance Terrace, hoping to earn a few pence clearing snow from the path to the house. The door was opened by 18 year old Elizabeth Laws, Mrs Bacon's maid. The boy was startled to see that her throat was cut! The terrified boy ran home, telling a Railway Porter who was delivering parcels nearby, about the injured maid. The porter went into the house and found the battered body of Mrs Bacon (it was subsequently found that she was killed with an hatchet, which was kept in the house). The wound to Laws' throat was not life threatening and when she was receiving medical aid, a bloodstained packet of jewellery fell from her dress. Laws claimed that two men had burst in, killed her mistress and cut her throat.
   The inquest jury brought in a verdict of wilful murder against Elizabeth Laws. She claimed that when she and Mrs Bacon were attacked, she screamed loudly, but the servants in the adjoining houses heard nothing. There was no sign that anyone else had been in the house, no one was seen entering or leaving the front, and fresh snow in the garden did not have any signs that two men had walked that way, the gate was fastened with a wedge, from the inside.
   Elizabeth Laws stood trial at the Kent Assizes at Maidstone in March. Although the circumstantial evidence was, seemingly, overwhelming, the jury was not satisfied that the evidence was strong enough and was acquitted of the murder charge. She was however convicted of the lesser charge of stealing Mrs Bacon's property and was jailed for 6 months with hard labour.
   The murder and inquest was reported in The Times and can be seen on-line, by entering one's library card number; the trial was reported in full by the Maidstone Journal.

Matthew Bacon Junior, was a Corn Miller, Grocer and Tea Dealer (Bagshaw's Directory 1847)
and Miller and Corn Factor (1871 Census).

Chatham Observer, December 7th 1878
"Death of Mr M. Bacon
Mr Matthew Bacon, of Ordnance – place, Chatham, died at his residence during the night of Saturday, after a brief but severe illness of inflammation and bronchitis. He was in his sixty – seventh year. For many years he carried on the business of miller and was the proprietor of the water works by which the residents of the district surrounding the mill were supplied with water."
Principal Probate Registry Index:William Beadell Bacon of Tunbridge Wells, Dentist, son, Emma Catherine Brown, daughter, wife of Robert Ross Brown of Strood, (Doctor) and Joseph Pearson Rose of Highgate, Gentleman were executors. Value of effects under £1,000.

2. HEADSTONE (Bottom half very eroded)

IN
MEMORY OF
ELEANOR WIFE OF
BENJAMIN BONDWHO DIED [    ] FEBRUARY] 1825 AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE BENJAMIN BONDWHO DIED 10th ? MAY 1855 AGED 74 YEARS
JOHN KAINS BOND SON OF THE ABOVE
[                                                   ]
[                                                   ]
BENJAMIN SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [                  ] 1806 ? AGED [    ]
[                                                 ]
[                                                 ]
[                   ] ELEANOR BOND

Benjamin Bond was a Baker, his Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will is dated 6th March 1850
   He was late of Chatham , now of Rochester.
   His Assurance Policy in the United Kent Life Assurance Institution or Company, all his goods, chattels, money, investments and effects to be shared equally between his daughters, Betsy Kains Bond (Bond married Elizabeth Kains at Cuxton in 1808), and Ellen Bond. If either die in his lifetime, the whole to the survivor. Daughters are executors.
   Witnesses: Edward Wickham and James Winch
   Affidavit dated 17th July 1855
   James Winch of Rochester, Wine Merchant,is sworn. He is surviving witness and confirms that Bond signed will in the presence of the witnesses and that they signed in each other's presence and that of Bond.
   Proved 20th July 1855

3. LEDGER ON GROUND (Broken & eroded)

Bridge Family

IN MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
ALEXANDER BRIDGEOF THE PARISH OF STROOD
WHO DIED 17th NOV. 1772
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS THEIR SON
WHO DIED IN HIS INFANCY
ALEXANDER BRIDGE, GENT.
DIED 19th DEC. 1799 AGED 72? YEARS
ALSO JAMES BRIDGESON OF THE ABOVE
OBIT 28th [FEBRUARY] 1824 ETAT 76? YEARS
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JAMES BRIDGEDIED [ ] JANUARY 1839
AGED 79 YEARS

Alexander Bridge was a Tailor (1771 Rochester Poll Book)
James Bridge was a Woollen Draper and was an Alderman of Rochester (Universal British Directory, 1790's)
   James Bridge's P.C.C. Will is dated 30th October 1819
   To wife Mary, his freehold house in High Street, Strood and household goods, books, plate, linen, china, utensils etc., for life. After her death, to only son, Edwin for ever. He also gets freehold house in Maidstone, near the river and St,. Faith's Green, occupied by W, Brooker, for ever. To wife, son Edwin and daughter Mary Bridge,upon trust, £1,100 Bank Stock' the interest for wife Mary for life, she also gets £200 Bank Stock. After his and his wife's death, the interest from £100 Bank Stock to go towards the maintenance and education of grandson,
   Alexander Bridge, until he is 20. If he lives to 20 and testator's wife is dead, the £200 and £100 Bank Stock is to be transferred to him.
   Son Edwin gets £500 Bank Stock, and after his mother's death an additional £400 Bank Stock.
   To daughter Sarah Comport ½ of a mortgage bond for £1,700 given to testator by John Comport for money advanced to him. To daughter Mary Bridge, ½ of the mortgage (£850); after death of his wife, to daughter Sarah an additional sum of £300 Bank Stock, the same amount of stock to daughter Mary.
   Residue of real and personal estate to wife.
   His wife, son and daughter Mary are executors and trustees, they are also guardians for grandson Alexander.
   Witnesses: George Osborn, Thomas Chalklen and Joseph Greathead
   Proved 23rd March 1824

4. VOLUTED LEDGER ON STONE BASE (Masonic symbols)

Ferguson and Emma Edwards

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
OF
FERGUSON WRIGHT EDWARDSWHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 2nd 1890
IN THE 77th YEAR OF HIS AGE
"Father in thy Gracious Keeping,
Leave we now thy Servant Sleeping"
ALSO OF
EMMA EDWARDSWIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
FEBRUARY 28th 1894
AGED 77 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

Ferguson Edwards had been a Beer Retailer in the High Street (1847 Bagshaw's Directory and 1855 Census) by time of the 1881 Census he was a Coal Merchant of Watts Place, by 1890 he was living in Ordnance Terrace (Kelly's Directory).

Principal Probate Registry Index:Edwards was a "Gentleman", of 15 Ordnance Terrace. His executors were widow, Emma, nephew, Thomas Hayward Edwards, of Finsbury Park, London, Lace Merchant's Manager and Alfred Rimmington, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Gentleman. Personal estate £2,862 2s 3d.

5. FOOTSTONE, LOOSE, NO SIGN OF HEADSTONE

B. H. 1854
M. A. M. ? 1860 ?

BETSY HOLLINGSHEADDIED JANUARY 1854
AGED 46 YEARS

MARY ANN MEAD?
DIED 4th QUARTER 1860
AGED ABOUT 84 YEARS

In the 1851 Census, Eliza Hollingshead, spinster, is living with her aunt, Mary Ann Mead, widow, on New Road, Rochester, a short distance from Chapel Lane. Both were born in Bethnal Green. Mary Mead is living on investment interest; they have one servant.

6. STONE PLAQUE (FROM DESTROYED TOMB?) (LYING ON GROUND, VERY WORN)

William Igglesden, lying on ground, close to Troups

WILLIAM IGGLESDEN E[SQ.]
COMMANDER
[IN] HER MAJESTY'S
[IND]IAN [NAVY]
[DIED 10th NOVEMBER 1866]
[AGED 65 YEARS

William Igglesden married Mary Ann Sharp at St. Nicholas, Rochester in September 1828.If he is the same man, this may suggest that this plaque could have come from the now anonymous slab next to the grave of Kingsford Sharp ?
From the Principal Probate Registry Index, we learn that Igglesden died at 28 Shubbery Road, Gravesend and that his effects were under the value of £600. Probate was granted to Elizabeth Fraser of the same address.

7. LARGE LEDGER ON BRICK VAULT (PARTLY DE-LAMINATED)

Jarvis Family

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR. HENRY JARVIS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE [24th JANUARY] 1861
[AGED 78 YEARS]
ALSO
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 23rd OCTOBER [1869]
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN ESTHER JARVIS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 19th JANUARY 1865
AGED 46 YEARS

Henry Jarvis was a Bricklayer and Builder of the Brook, Chatham (1841 Census)
Principal Probate Registry Index :
Jarvis is described as a "Gentleman". His executors were daughter, Mary Ann, George Pemble of Chatham, Gentleman and George Clother of Chatham, Builder. Value of effects, under £6,000.

8. HEADSTONE (NEXT TO BOND)

IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN KAINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 17th AUGUST 1826
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
ELEANOR WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 15th? FEBRUARY 1848
AGED 83 YEARS

9. HEADSTONE & BODY STONE ON STONE SLAB (NEXT TO GATE)

THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
MR. KINGSFORD SHARP
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OCTOBER 1837
AGED 74 YEARS
[WORN VERSES]
FILIAL AFFECTION HAS ERECTED
THIS MEMORIAL TO THE BEST OF
PARENTS
ALSO WILLIAM SON OF
KINGSFORD & ELIZABETH SHARP
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JUNE 7th 1870
AGED 75 YEARS

Kingsford Sharp was apparently apprenticed to Thomas Manger, Cordwainer, at Dover, in 1778. One of his children has as one of it's names, Manger. He is probably the same man who married Elizabeth Winter at Deal in 1790. In 1798 he is owner of part of the Rochester Customs premises, (Land Tax Records). Son William, was a Tailor in London (1861 Census).

10. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
JOHN TRIBE
WHO DIED 3rd MARCH 1851
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
RHODA RELICT OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th APRIL 1861
AGED 87 YEARS
ALSO
MARY TRIBE
WHO DIED 29th DECEMBER 1830
AGED 22 YEARS
AND
RHODA ANNA TRIBE
WHO DIED 8th DECEMBER 1864
AGED 53 YEARS
DAUGHTERS OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND RHODA TRIBE
EDWARD TRIBE
WHO DIED [ ] JUNE 1878
AGED [65] YEARS
SON OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND RHODA TRIBE
JOSEPH SEATON TRIBE MRCS
[DIED 1879]
[AGED 65 YEARS]

John Tribe's death notice in the Rochester Gazette records that he was proprietor of the "Mitre and Royal Clarence Hotel", Chatham, for many years. He died as a result of a carbuncle. He was High Constable of Chatham in 1812 and 1819.
Edward Tribe, Principal Probate Registry Index
Probate dated 29th July 1878, he was of 9 Regent Place, Chatham. Granted to John Tribe of Westfield House, Borstal Road, Rochester, Attorney of Mary Ann Tribe, widow, of New South Wales. Value under £600

11. LARGE, THICK LEDGER OVER VAULT

Fraser Troup and family

IN THIS VAULT
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
FRASER TROUP
LATE OF 165 HIGH STREET, ROCHESTER
DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1840 AGED 88
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
DIED 11th APRIL 1838 AGED 86
ALSO OF THEIR DAUGHTERS
EMILY TROUP
DIED 25th OCTOBER 1872 AGED 86
SARAH TROUP
DIED 18th FEBRUARY 1875 AGED 82
AND OF THEIR SON
JAMES TROUP
DIED 29th MARCH 1874 AGED 82
AND OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JAMES TROUP
DIED 6th SEPT. 1875 AGED 77

Fraser Troup was a Music Seller and Musical Instrument Maker, (1807 Poll Book, 1824 Pigot's Directory)
Son James followed in his father's footsteps in the music trade; he was also described as "Professor of Music", with a Music Academy in Rochester. He also did business at Brompton House, Wood Street, Brompton and at Mr Smith's Library in Maidstone. Councillor for St. Nicholas Ward in 1855 and Alderman in 1859, (Pigot's Directory, 1838, 1851 Census and Post Office Directories, 1855 and 1859)
Principal Probate Registry Index:
Widow Elizabeth was surviving executor; value of effects, under £1,000
His widow, Elizabeth's, effects were valued at £6,000 and re-valued in December 1875 at under £4,000. Her executors were her son , John Nightingale Boys of Belmont Place, Greenwich, Thomas Simmons King of Gillingham and Charles Bathurst of Rochester , Gentleman.

Unidentifiable Monuments in the Eastern Side of the Churchyard

12.   Against the east wall is an early 18th century eroded headstone.

13.   On the south side of the Sharp headstone is a large ledger stone, which is completely smooth, it may be part of the Sharp tomb?

14.   Between the latter and the Bacon monument is a large ledger, once railed, on a brick vault; there seems to be traces of an inscription but it is remarkably smooth.

Unknown, west of porch.

15. Near the south east corner, there is a large ledger, again on a brick vault. This is covered by thick bushes but appears to have no inscription.

END OF THE EASTERN SECTION

CHURCHYARD - WEST SIDE

16. HEADSTONE FRAGMENTS (AGAINST WEST WALL)

[IN MEMORY OF]
GEORGE DAVIES
[WHO] DIED APRIL 3rd 1879
AGED 82 YEARS
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1888
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF FLORENCE
GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE [ABOVE]
WHO DIED [                            ]
[                                                 ]
[                         ]
ALSO
[                                                ]

1851 Census: Gibralter Place, Chatham, Collector of Rates ?, Surveyor of Pavements, Librarian of the Mechanics ? Institute. Born in Rochester.
1861 Census: Constitution Terrace, Chatham, Clerk.
1871 Census: Retired Surveyor, Luton Road, Chatham.

17. THREE SMALL METAL PLAQUES (SOUTH WALL OF CHURCH)

IN MEMORY OF
LOUIS DARBAN
18th OCTOBER 1927 TO 3rd SEPTEMBER 2003
SADLY MISSED

IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH CHARLOTTE MARTEN DYER
25th OCTOBER 1909 TO 9th OCTOBER 2003
A LOYAL FRIEND TO THIS CHURCH

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MICHAEL DAVID GIBBS
24 – 12 – 60 - 20 – 9- 98
LOVING HUSBAND, DEVOTED FATHER
ALWAYS ENDLESS LOVE

18. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED (WEST WALL)

[ IN MEMORY OF]
EMMA [ WIFE OF HENRY ?] GURR
[DIED 3rd QUARTER 1888 AGED 47]
JOHN GURR
[DIED 1st QUARTER 1891 AGED 89]
[ ]
[ ]
WILLIAM [MARDEN] WYATT
[WHO DIED 1st OCTOBER 1868]
[AGED 41 YEARS]
CHARLES [ FREDERICK] BELLIS
[WHO DIED 18th DECEMBER 1906]
[AGED 81 YEARS]

This stone is extremely eroded, I have tried to fit the most obvious Gurrs to the remaining inscription and am confident that I have made the right identification. The rear is even more eroded than the front, so it must have been moved to the sheltered position against the wall relatively "recently".
   There is no doubt about Wyatt and Bellis, as can be seen from the following evidence.
   Emma Woodgate married Henry Gurr, (son of John Gurr, (above?), both butchers), at Christchurch, Luton, (in Chatham), on 27th November 1864. Henry was a widower by the time of the 1891 census. The gap between Emma and Gurr on the inscription would accommodate what I have suggested.
   John Gurr seems to have been a successful Butcher, at 154 Chatham High Street, employing 4 men in the 1881 census
William Marden Wyatt married Mary Ann Gurr at St. George Southwark, on 4th July 1854, he is described as a "Gentleman", his father, also William, is a Grocer. Her father William Gurr is a Butcher. They are both described as being residents of Lant Street. The witnesses are, John Gurr and Emma Bellis (see below). William Wyatt is buried at St. Mary, Chatham, burial ground in Whiffen's Avenue.
   According to the Principal Probate Registry Index, he was a "Gentleman", of Chatham, administration was granted to his widow and the value of his effects was under £1,000.
Charles Frederick Bellis married Emma Gurr, (probably daughter of William Gurr, Butcher of Chatham High Street), at St. George, Southwark in the 3rd quarter of 1853 (this year's register is not available, online, so I do not have precise date or other details).
   He was born in the Tower of London, (military father ?), and in the 1851 Census, he is living in Chatham High Street. He shares a house with his sister and the family of Jonathan Crockford, a Coal Merchant. Bellis is a proprietor of an house and has income from a mortgage and from "funds".
   In the 1866 Post Office Directory, Bellis is the Agent for Western Fire and Life Insurance Company, his address Luton Road, Chatham.
   By the time of the 1871 Census he is a Civil Clerk in the Contract Office at Chatham Barracks and is living in Luton Road, Chatham.
   In the 4th quarter of 1882, his wife Emma died, aged 55.
   In the 1891 Census, he is living at 137 New Road, on his "own means". three of his daughters, are school teachers, they have one servant.
   The 1901 Census finds him at the same address as a retired Civil Clerk, four daughters are now school teachers.
   In the Principal Probate Registry Index, his address is "Church House", 137 New Road; administration was granted to daughter Emma Bellis and Harry Roberts, Solicitor, value of effects was £4,100 16s 1d. Like Wyatt it is very unlikely that he is actually buried in the Unitarian ground, but probably at Chatham Cemetery.

19. HEADSTONE (AGAINST WEST WALL)

John and Elizabeth Pudner
A piece of the original railings is on the bottom of the right hand edge, either it is stuck
to the stone or the stone is in it's original position. To the right, fragment of Davis stone

IN MEMORY
OF
CAPT. JOHN PUDNER
LATE PAYMASTER IN THE
EAST INDIA COMPANY DEPOT, CHATHAM
DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1836
AGED 75
SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN INDIA FOR
[        ] WITH FIDELITY AND HONOUR [BUT IN]
[                      ] [PRACTISING] TO BE [                 ]
[                 ] OF JESUS CHRIST THE [                 ]
[                       ] OF [SACRIFICE][                        ]
[                                   ] GOD [                               ]
[                         ] [HOLY] SPIRIT [                        ]
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO BEING PARTNER [ ]
[                         ] FAITH
[DIED] THE [    ] OF
JANUARY 1852 AGED 70
[Eroded Verses]

P.C.C. Will dated 29th October 1835
His leasehold, 8 Chatham Place, Hackney and leasehold land behind it, lately occupied by Robert Harris, Esq., to wife Elizabeth, subject to payment of rents and observance of covenants.
   Goods, chattels, ready money investments, insurance policy, shares in the University of London and all personal estate, to wife, Elizabeth.
   Nominates friends, Rev. Francis Augustus Cox of Hackney, Doctor of Laws and Gilbert Bligh, also of Hackney, Stationer, executors. To them, £10 each.
   Witnesses: Henry Prentis, Solicitor, Rochester and John Thomas Austin, his Clerk.
   Proved 22nd October 1836
John Pudner was received into the Rev William Giles congregation, in Chatham, in 1822. Rev Giles is well-known as the teacher of Charles Dickens, when the Dickens family resided in Chatham.

Elizabeth Pudner P.C.C. Will dated 9th September 1850
Of Islington at time will was written.
   To her friends, Rev. John Webb, Baptist Minister at Worstead and George Minter, Esq., of Ramsgate, all her money in long annuities and in the Bank of England; bonds in the State of Maryland Funds, household furniture and effects (except articles, plate and jewellery as specified in annex) to sell proceeds to be invested, to pay debts, funeral expenses, etc and for following bequests.
   To grand niece Eliza Rose Baldock, £500, to be placed in the Bank of England and the interest to accumulate until she is 18; if she dies before 18, then the £500 to be divided as follows, £100 to niece Mrs Rose Maria Field and Letitia Mainwaring Norton, £100 to Elizabeth Bannister, spinster, £100 to John Marshman of Serampore in the East Indies or treasurer for the time being, in trust, for the use of the Baptist Mission for the spread of the Gospel, connected with the College at Serampore, to be used as he thinks fit.
    Remainder to niece Mrs Mary Ann Baldock, also to her an additional £100. To Letitia Mainwaring Norton another £100. To Elizabeth Slatterie of Chatham, Miss Elizabeth Bannister of London and Mrs Mary Wood, £50 each. To Mrs Mary Lamb, Louisa Isabella Norton and Dr Adam Marton, 19 guineas each. To her friends, Mrs Alice Thomson, Mrs Eliza Schnell, Mrs Major Hall, Miss Henrietta Bagshaw, Mrs Ann Richman, Senior, Mrs Sarah Webb, Mrs Emma Minter, Samuel Medley and Mrs Allan, £10 each "in token of friendship". Also £10 each to Miss Marianne Slatterie and Lydia and Mary Holman.
   To the Treasurers, in trust, ? Missionary Society for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland; the British Society for the Propagation of the Gospel among the Jews; the Kent Union for the Relief of Widows and Infirm Ministers and Miss Sarah Vines, in trust, for the Protestant Mission of Auxerre, France, 19 guineas each.
   To John Marshman of Serampore, in trust, £100 for the support of native preachers of the gospel of the Baptist denomination and the Native Female Orphan Asylum at Serampore, and other ways he thinks fit. To friends and executors, Rev John Webb and George Minter, £30 each for their troubles if they act for her.
   She desires to be buried in the same grave as late husband Capt John Pudner in Chatham, the tombstone to be enclosed with iron railings, (part still in remaining). The Rev Patrick Thompson to officiate at her funeral and to get 19 guineas, "for his kind services".
   Proceeds from residue to be used to purchase 3 ¼ percent Bank Stock, from this £50 annually to her "afflicted" brothers and sisters in Christ. To poor pious dissenting ministers and members of the Baptist and Independent denominations, donations of £5 each until the funds are expended.
   Witnesses: Mary Ann Daniell of Islington and George B ?
Codicil dated 8th February 1851
   To Letitia Mainwaring Norton £10 instead of £100; to niece Mrs Rose Maria Reed £100; to Rev Owen Clarke 19 guineas and to Mrs Elizabeth Norton £10.
   Witnesses: Henry Thompson of Croydon and Charlotte Ann Campbell of Kensington.
Affidavit dated the 14th January 1852
   Henry Thompson of Wimpole Street, Cavendish Square, Surgeon, sworn. He wrote the codicil for Elizabeth Pudner, then of Cloudsley Street, Islington, afterwards of Houston? Terrace, Kensington but late of Young? Street, Kensington. He confirms testator signed the codicil in his presence and that of the other witness, and that he and the other witness signed the codicil in the presence of the testator.
   Proved 21st February 1852.
Serampore College
   Founded in 1818, by Baptist missionaries led by William Carey and including Joshua Marshman, whom I presume is the father of John Marshman, mentioned in the will. The college is in West Bengal, which at that time was a Danish possession; it was set up to train Indian ministers and to provide education to all regardless of caste or country. It was granted a Royal Charter by the King of Denmark in 1827, which made it the first degree-granting institution in Asia. The colony was purchased by Britain in 1845.

20. LARGE LEDGER, GROUND LEVEL, ONCE RAILED

Benjamin Seaton and family

UNDERNEATH LIETH THE BODY OF
BENJAMIN SEATON
OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED 24th APRIL 1834
AGED 59 YEARS
SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BENJAMIN SEATON
BORN JUNE 17th 1783
DIED DEC. 6th 1864
CHARLES SON OF
BENJAMIN AND SARAH SEATON
WHO DIED 16th MAY 1825
AGED [ ] YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
THOMAS SEATON
SON OF THE ABOVE DIED JULY 18th 1845
AGED 29 YEARS
JANE SEATON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 7th MARCH 1898
AGED 80 YEARS
MUCH BELOVED AND RESPECTED

Benjamin Seaton's Tool Chest of 1797, in the Guildhall Museum, Rochester

Benjamin Seaton : P.C.C. Will dated 2nd March 1830
Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Auctioneer.
   Wife, Sarah and Lewis Cooper of the Bower, Maidstone,Esq., brother Edward Love Seaton, of St. Margaret's Bank, Rochester, Surgeon and John Venning of Rochester, Gentleman, are executors and trustees. To them, his freehold in Chatham High Street, except his property and effects related to his business. Also land purchased from John Brenchley, Esq., in Brewer Street, Maidstone, lately occupied by John Slo[man ?], Timber Merchant, also house and land , recently purchased from Mr Joseph [ ? ] and executors of Mr James Giles, lately occupied by James Giles, now by Mr William Okins ? , dealer in horses, in M[ bleed] Street, Maidstone, all other freehold and leasehold estate, personal estate, (except house in Fleet Street, London, household furniture and other effects), upon trust, to sell and invest proceeds in Public Funds. This to pay annuity to wife of £120 for life or until remarriage, after either of these events the annuity ceases.
   Income from residue to his children until they are 21, capital can be used to place sons apprentice. Regarding his business and premises, if any son wishes to carry on business, the trustees to have business valued, then deduct 5% , for that son, "as a token of his love and affection". Son to pay valuation minus 5%.
   His house in Fleet Street, (no. 150), to his wife, for ever. This was lately occupied by Sarah Pettit, now by Thomas Wheeler. Also household furniture, books, plate, china, etc., in his dwelling house. She also gets £500.
   £10 to each executor. John Venning gets an extra £100.
   To brothers Edward and Joseph, sister Elizabeth Hemsley, brother in law, Robert Cooper, £100 each. To sister Rhoda Tribe and niece Sophia Hemsley, £50 each. To sisters Rachel and Mary and Anna Cooper, sister in law, Elizabeth Cooper and brother Thomas, £30 each. To wife's niece Ann Green, £10; to Thomas Seager, William Balcomb and John Cosier, his employees, if with him at his death, £10 each.
   Residue not already bequeathed, and after expenses, to wife.
   Witnesses: Thomas Atkins, Chemist, Chatham, John Hill, Ironmonger, Chatham and William Burren, Hairdresser.
Proved 27th June 1834 granted to Sarah Seaton, power reserved to Lewis Cooper and Edward Seaton. John Venning has since died.
The Guildhall Museum, Rochester, contains the world famous tool box, containing Benjamin Seaton's tools, all in new condition.
1841 Census: Thomas Seaton was a Surgeon of Whittaker Place, Chatham.
Jane Seaton :Principal Probate Registry Index, 14th May 1898
Of 6a London Road, Maidstone. Probate to John Love Seaton and Robert Cooper Seaton , Gentlemen and Thomas Seaton, Bank Clerk. Value of effects, £9, 181 12s 7d

21. HEADSTONE (AGAINST WEST WALL)

IN MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN SWEETLAND, SEN.
44 ? YEARS SAWYER IN HIS MAJESTY'S
DOCKYARD, CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 10th OF
SEPTEMBER 1819 AGED 89 YEARS
[Eroded Verses, access obscured by pile of brushwood)

Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 5th April 1815
Pious preamble. To daughter, Elizabeth Bromley, for life, income from investment in the Fishery of Rochester and Strood. After her death, the principal to be shared as follows: to grandsons, John Bromley and James Bromley, £15 each, grand daughters, Elizabeth Bromley and Mary Bromley, £15 each, grandchildren, John and Charlotte Horne, £15 each. Grandson, John Bromley is now at sea, if he dies at sea, or before daughter, Elizabeth Bromley, his children to have his share. Also to grandson John Bromley, his grandmother's wedding ring, grandfather's watch and all his books. Daughter Elizabeth is to have [crease] bed and bedding, "wherein she now lieth".
   Son John, Elizabeth Bromley and Eleanor Bray are executors. If there are insufficient funds for legacies, money from the Fishery can be used, They are to pay the income from the Fishery to daughter Elizabeth; at her death they are to use funds for the legacies; the remainder shared equally between sons John and William, daughter Eleanor Bray.
   If all his children die before his daughter Elizabeth, their legacies to his grandchildren, equally.
   Witnesses: A. Fenier and William Bromley
   Proved 23rd September 1819. Son John is a Rope Maker, daughters, Elizabeth and Eleanor, widows. Value of goods under £450

22. PLAIN CLASSICAL SCARCOPHAGUS ON STONE BASE

Rev. Thomas and wife Ann,
background, right, Kains and Bond headstones

North Side
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ANN WIFE OF
REVD. THOMAS FELIX THOMAS
BORN AT CHATHAM NOV. 18th 1805
DIED AT MACCLESFIELD MAY 5th 1869
[AGED 63]
[Eroded Verses]

South Side
HERE REPOSETH THE REMAINS OF THE
REV. THOMAS FELIX THOMAS
FORMERLY MINISTER OF THIS CHAPEL
WHO DIED AT YORK
MARCH 20th 1887
AGED 85
"Faithful Soldier of Christ – Well Done,
The Battle Fought,the Victory Won,
Sleep in Peace"

East Side
IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
CHARLES FREDERICK THOMAS
THIRD SON OF
REVD. T. F. AND ANN THOMAS
BORN AT CHATHAM MAY [ ] 1830 ?
DIED ON BOARD THE R.M.S.S. CONWAY
[ ] DEC. 1882 ?
BURIED AT GREAT REEF [ ? ]

23. HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY OF
SELINA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN TRIBE
WHO DIED ON THE 15th DAY OF MARCH 1883
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO
OF THE ABOVE
JOHN TRIBE
OF ROCHESTER (FORMERLY OF CHATHAM)
WHO DIED ON THE 5th DAY OF DECEMBER 1883
AGED 78 YEARS
"Here we Rest
And Sleep in Peace,
As Safely Kept
As when on Earth
We Smiled or Wept"
ALSO
MARY LOVE WOOD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 2nd AUGUST 1922
AGED 86 YEARS
"Nearer to Thee"
ALSO
SELINA TRIBE
DAUGHTER OF JOHN TRIBE
DIED 3rd FEBRUARY 1929
AGED 95 YEARS
"Surely Goodness and Mercy have followed
Me all the Days of my Life"

Extracts from the long Obituary in the Chatham and Rochester Observer, December 8th 1883
(John Tribe was born 20th February 1805)
"THE LATE MR. JOHN TRIBE
   On the early morning of Wednesday last, at the ripe old age of seventy-eight, one of the oldest, and certainly one of the most esteemed of our townsfolk, passed over to the majority. The news of Mr. John Tribe's demise will be received throughout the length and breadth of our local community with very marked regret, not alone by those with whom during his active life he was more directly associated in commercial, political, as well as social and religious matters, but also by a multitudinous host of friends who, although diametrically opposed to him in the interpretation of many of the phases of characteristic of the political economy and administrative policy of the past half century, have been ever ready to accord to him the characteristics of of a just and upright townsman."..............................
   "At the time of his birth, his father, John Tribe, Senr., was proprietor of the old established posting house and hostelry known as the "Mitre Inn and Clarence Hotel"".........................
   "at a very early age he was sent to the ---- at that time ---- well known scholastic institution at Rainham, presided over by a pedagogue Venning"....................
   "after remaining under Mr Venning's charge for seven years or so he was sent to London and bound over for seven years to a citizen and apothecary carrying on business in Gracechurch Street."...........................
During this time, Tribe attended evening classes at the newly established "Mechanics Institute"
   After qualifying, Tribe, "returned to his native town, well skilled in the subtle art of the alchemist, and the proprietor of a large and old established druggist's emporium in the High Street, in which he succeeded a Mr C. Turner in 1827."
   Eventually Tribe became a member of the Pharmaceutical Society (1841), and eventually became the local Secretary.
   "The part taken by the deceased gentleman in the arena of politics, may be said to date from the year 1830, when for the first time after twenty years the Liberal Party under the leadership of Earl Grey came into office, and secured the passing ---- in June 1832 ---- of the well known Reform Bill; and how assiduously and consistently he has striven for the last fifty years or more, to strengthen the hands of the local Liberal Association is too well known to to need recapitulation.".....................
   "In the month of October 1834, John Tribe was elected as a member of the Court Leet, his father having, on two occasions held the office of High Constable viz., in 1812 and 1819; the son however never accepted office in the Leet.".............................
   He was, " a member of the Rochester Corporation, then as Alderman and eventually as Mayor. In Chatham affairs he was always well to the fore, and for several years was Chairman of the Medway Board of Guardians, and a member of the local Board of Health. The late Mr John Tribe was also one of the Trustees of the National Security Savings Bank, a Commissioner of Income Tax, a Director of the Waterworks Co., and local Secretary of the British and Foreign School Society. He married Miss Selina Love of Filston Hall, Shoreham, near Sevenoaks, who it will be remembered died in March last, and by whom he had two daughters who still survive him, the eldest of the two ladies, Miss Selina Tribe is still unmarried, the second daughter, (Mary Love) is the wife of Humphrey Wood, Esq., Solicitor."
   "In religious matters the late John Tribe held very decided yet liberal opinions; he was himself a constant attendant of, and liberally supported the Unitarian Chapel, Hammond Hill."..........
   "....... he was a strictly conscientious man, and a model of integrity and punctuality.".........
   "In 1877 he took into partnership Mr T.C. Lamb, who only a few weeks since ----- after years of the most pleasant of associations ----- assumed the sole charge of the old established firm."..............
"In conclusion, it is no merely stereotyped form of words to say of John Tribe that in the opinion of ALL who knew him , "he bore without abuse the grand old name of gentleman" and has gone to his rest leaving behind him "footsteps in the sands of time" that will cause the name of Tribe to be revered in the neighbourhood for generations to come.
The funeral of the deceased will take place on Saturday next at 2.30 pm at the burial place of the Unitarian Chapel, Hammond Hill."
Principal Probate Registry Index, Probate 3rd January 1884 (John Tribe)
   Chemist, formerly of Chatham High Street, now of Westfield House, Borstal Road, Rochester, Gentleman. Probate to John Wood, Hampton House, Luton Road, Chatham, Gentleman, Robert Cooper Seaton, Lincoln's Inn, Barrister and Humphrey Wood, Chatham, Solicitor.
   Personal estate, £16, 333 0s 11d.

Mary Love Wood
Of Westfield House (as above) Probate 22nd September 1922 to Thomas Shindler, Barrister and Harry Roberts, Solicitor. Value £14, 462 11s 7d

Selina Tribe
Probate 4th April 1929 to Thomas Seaton, retired Bank Manager and Thomas William Wood Roberts, Solicitor. Effects £17, 816 10s 2d

Mary Love Wood and Selina financed the construction of the present church, see Interior.

24. HEADSTONE & CRUCIFORM COPED STONE, RAILED (OVER STONE CLAD VAULT)

SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY
OF
THOMAS WILLIAM WOOD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th DAY OF MARCH 1869
IN THE 72nd YEAR OF HIS AGE
"I have [heard] of Thee by,
the [hearing] but now Mine Eye seeth Thee"
ALSO
ELIZABETH WOOD WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE 7th DAY OF DECEMBER 1892
IN THE 90th YEAR OF HER AGE
"[Sleeping] until the Day dawn and the
Shadows pass away"
ALSO
THOMAS WILLIAM WOOD
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE [14th] DAY OF FEBRUARY 1882
AGED 48 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
ALSO
JOHN WOOD
[ELDEST] SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 20th ? DAY OF DECEMBER ? 1897
AGED 65 YEARS
HARRIET WOOD
[DAUGHTER OF THOMAS WILLIAM WOOD]
[DIED 13th DAY OF MARCH 1919]
[IN HER 78th YEAR]

1855 Post Office Directory: Thomas William Wood, Auctioneer, Appraiser, Estate Agent, Insurance Agent, Furniture Broker.
Principal Probate Registry Index
   Probate dated 22nd May 1869, to John Wood of Chatham, Gentleman and Humphrey Wood of Chatham, sons, and George Moss of Chatham, Gentleman, nephew. Value under £2,000.
Chatham News
   "Death of Mr T. W. Wood – We regret to have to announce the death of Mr Thomas William Wood, a well – known townsman of Chatham, , who had long taken a considerable part in local affairs. Mr Wood had been ailing at times for a considerable period, having attained a ripe age; but there were no indications, we believe, that his death was so near – he had been about in the town very recently, we understand. He died, suddenly, on Saturday last, at his residence in the Luton Road, Chatham; he was seventy – one. Mr Wood was for many years a member of the Medway Board of Health and of the Medway Board of Guardians; from which posts he retired at a comparatively recent period."
Principal Probate Registry Index
   Thomas William Wood, formerly of West Brompton, London, late Hampton House, Luton, Chatham, Artist. Granted to John Wood of Hampton House, brother. Value £3,054 6s 5d.
   John Wood of Southon House, Boxley Road, Maidstone, Gentleman. Granted to Harriet Wood and Humphrey Wood, Solicitor. Value £4,976 1s 6d, re-sworn 1899, £5,283 12s 3d.
   Harriet Wood of 51 St Margaret's Street, Rochester, died at Maidstone. Granted to Thomas Shindler, Barrister and Harry Roberts, Solicitor. Value £5,464 0s 3d.

Unidentified Monuments in the Western Side of the Churchyard

25. Plain Slab, on Stone Base, immediately west of the Porch. There is a continuous groove around the underside edge. It may well have had a headstone at the west end, perhaps of Edward Seaton in the Porch?

26a. Stone Clad Vault to the south of latter, instead of an inscribed ledger, it has a slab of 20th century concrete! Could this be the tomb of Joseph Seaton and family?

Unknown, west of porch.
Possibly Tomb of Joseph Seaton and Family?
On the left, fragment of stone to John [ ? ] of H.M. Dockyard, Chatham

26b. Against the east end of the latter a fragment of headstone:

27.

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN [          ]
MANY YEARS SER[       ]
OF H. M. DOCK YARD [CHATHAM]
WHO DIED ON [         ]
AGED [      ]

Fragment of 18th century headstone against west wall:

28.

IN MEMORY OF
MARY CO[ ]
? JOH[N]

This is probably pre 1785 (the date of the earliest burial register). There are no matches for a Mary, with husband John, which I suspect is what the inscription says. If I am wrong, and it is not John, there is a possible candidate, Mary Coulter, died February 1788, aged 37. Her husband, Edward, a Cordwainer, was also buried here, in 1797 aged 48.

29. Fragment of early 19th century headstone:

DAVIS

END OF CHURCHYARD

INTERIOR OF THE CHURCH

30. WHITE MARBLE OVAL, NORTH WALL OF CHAPEL

UNDERNEATH LIES THE BODY
OF
RICHD. BOWLES OF BROMPTON
WHO DIED THE 8th OF DECR. 1809
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
RICHARD AND ELIZABETH BOWLES
WHO DIED THE 23rd OF OCTR. 1809
AGED 17 YEARS

31. SMALL STONE AGAINST NORTH WALL OF CELLAR

RICHD. BOWLES
1809
ELIZTH. BOWLES

P.C.C. Will dated 9th November 1809
Richard Bowles is a Linen Draper.
   To wife, Elizabeth, half of his property, of whatever nature; to son Richard, a quarter of his property, half of his dwelling house, which he recently purchased, the conveyance due in a few days, value about £240. Remaining quarter part of his property, to son, Jendy; of this, a sixth part of a house, occupied by Mr Adams, in West Court Street, Brompton, and also a sixth part of a house, occupied by Mr Quick; also sixth of a house occupied by Mr Lauebeter?, both in High Street, Brompton, (he estimates these shares to be worth £70). Nominates his brother,(in law?), Richard Jounds of Peckham, alias Stromment Hard, London and his nephew, Thomas Bowles of Midhurst, Sussex, to be joint "guardians" (executors?), with his wife, of his will.
   All interest arising from his property to his wife, to enable her to maintain his family, until his children are 21, (legacies to be paid at 25).
   If they are in need or sick, between the ages of 21 and 25, the guardians can pay out of the estate to support them. They should be brought up to some trade, considered by guardians to be most advantageous.
   Witnesses: Henry? Mannerings, Clement Crispe and Leonard P. Haff
   Proved 29th January 1810

32. WHITE MARBLE PLAQUE, SOUTH WALL OF HALL

BENEATH THIS STONE
LIETH THE BODY OF MARY ONLY
DAUGHTER OF THOMAS AND MARY
ROBBINS OF THIS PARISH SHE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH THE
20th 1812 IN THE 30th YEAR
OF HER AGE
MARY WIFE OF THOMAS ROBBINS
DIED FEBRUARY THE 12th 1826
AGED 67 YEARS
THE ABOVE THOMAS ROBBINS
DIED APRIL THE 18th 1835
AGED 82 YEARS

Thomas Robbins is a Watch Maker, (Burial Register, entry for daughter, Mary)
P.C.C Will dated 29th April 1834
Thomas Robbins is of St. Margaret's, Rochester.
   His freehold in King Street, Rochester, to his sister, Rachel Viney, widow, for ever.
   If she dies in his lifetime, then to nephew, George Morson Viney, son of Rachel, for ever.
   To Susanna Parker, widow of Peter Parker, late of Loose, Bricklayer, brother of his late wife, an annuity of £12 6s, for life. This by virtue of a policy from the United Kent Life Assurance and Annuity Institution or Company, dated 25th February 1829. To Peter Parker, son of Susannah, £100 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities; to Elizabeth Nash, wife of John Nash, of Boughton Monchelsea, Wheelwright, daughter of Susanna Parker, £100 of the latter stock; to Mary Wilkins, wife of Thomas Wilkins of East Farleigh, Husbandman, also a daughter of Susanna, £100 of same stock; to William Parker, also a son of Susanna, £100 of the same stock; to Ann Barton, wife of William Barton, also a daughter of Susanna, £100 of same stock; to Susanna Parker, daughter of Susanna, £250 of same stock; to Sarah Reeves, wife of John Reeves, of Linton, another daughter of Susanna, £100 of same stock; to Mary Wood, wife of John Wood, of Loose, Paper Maker, £100 of same stock; to niece, Catherine Robbins, daughter of his late brother John, £500 of same stock; to his sister, Rachel Viney, £100 same stock, if she dies in his lifetime, then the £100 stock to George Morson Viney; to [Sarah] Seaton of Chatham, widow of Benjamin Seaton, "lately deceased", £100 of same stock, "as a testimony of my esteem for herself and her said late husband"; to Edward Seaton of St. Margaret's, Surgeon and Robin Cooper of Maidstone, Gentleman, £100 each of same stock for their kindness as executors of his will.
   To Ann Robbins, widow of his late brother, William, £200 cash; his clothes to Peter Parker and William Parker, equally; household linen to Susanna Parker; ready money, securities, money in Public Funds, goods, chattels and personal estate, to Susanna Parker the Younger, who now lives with him.
   Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Solicitor, Rochester, Charles Dorret and William Dorret, his Clerks.
   Proved 19th May 1835

33. HEADSTONE, EAST WALL OF PORCH

Joseph Seaton and family,
now in the porch, may have come from stone tomb close by?

JOSEPH SEATON
DIED 23rd OCTOBER 1811
AGED 69 YEARS
HE LEFT ISSUE FIVE SONS
AND SIX DAUGHTERS
NEAR THIS PLACE ARE INTERRED ALSO
THE REMAINS OF AN INFANT SON
RACHEL WIFE OF THE ABOVE
JOSEPH SEATON
DIED 20th OCTOBER 1826
AGED 81 YEARS
ROBERT BARROWS SEATON
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 19th SEPTEMBER 1847
AGED 64 YEARS
MARY SEATON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 9th OCTOBER 1852
AGED 73 YEARS

P.C.C. Will dated 28th August 1811
Joseph Seaton was a Cabinet Maker of Chatham, also a Minister of the Chapel.
   Appoints John Pirie of Tovil, Paper Maker and Benjamin Martin of Barfreston, Yeoman and Rachel his wife, executors. To his wife all linen, china, plate and household furniture, except stoves, buffets, fixtures and copper, which remain in house, books, except Burnet's History of his Times, which goes to son Benjamin. His stock in trade to be valued by his partner, son Joseph and son in law, John Tribe, if his wife and executors approve, otherwise, "men of integrity", so that value of his personal estate, including money, investments, debts and effects may be known.
   To wife, £400; to son Joseph, £200,; to daughters, Rachel, Sarah, Mary and Hannah, 100 guineas each. Surplus of personal estate divided equally between his children. Annuity of £120 to wife for life. To son Benjamin, his freehold house in Chatham, for ever, on condition that he pay the annuity of £120 to his mother, and 6 months after her death, the following legacies, to daughter Elizabeth Hemsley, wife of Thomas, Optician in London, £300; to daughter, Rhoda, wife of John Tribe of Chatham, Innkeeper, £300; to daughters, Rachel, Sarah, Mary and Anna, £300 each; to son Joseph, £300; to sons Edward Love, Thomas and Robert Barrows, £200 each.
   Witnesses: Benjamin Chilley, Thomas Robbins and B. C. Rice
   Proved 28th November 1811

Rachel Seaton, widow of Joseph, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 27th January 1824
Of New Road, Chatham.
   Good friends William Buss of Cranbrook, Gentleman and William Phillips of Chatham, Gentleman, are executors.
   Immediately after her death, the grave of her husband in the burial ground of the General Baptist Meeting House in Chatham, should be bricked and her body interred there, a flat stone to be placed on it and inscribed, "Joseph Seaton and Rachel, his wife", with dates of their respective deaths.
   To executors, her leasehold house in New Road, for remainder of term, upon trust, to sell for best price.
   They to pay debt of £150 owed to her daughter Anna Seaton; to son in law, John Tribe of Chatham, Inn Keeper, £100 to discharge debt of her son in law Thomas Hemsley of London, Optician; to grand daughter, Rachel Love Tribe, daughter of John Tribe, £100 at 21, if Rachel dies pre 21, then the £100 to her sisters Mary and Anna Tribe at 21. To son Joseph, £20; to daughter, Rhoda Tribe wife of John, £5 to buy a ring with following inscription, "The Gift of An Affectionate Mother", or similar sentiment; £5 to son Thomas for like purchase. Mourning rings to value not exceeding 2 guineas, to friends, Sarah wife of son Benjamin, Elizabeth wife of son, Joseph, Sarah wife of son Edward, Mary wife of William Buss, Eleanor wife of Frederick Turner of Chatham, Chemist, Mary daughter of [ ] Stoodward, Carpet Manufacturer near Kidderminster, to William Hore of Ludgate Hill, Book Seller, Sarah wife of Rev. Thomas Stevenson of Loughborough, (a much respected friend of her late husband) and to [ ] wife of William Phillips. Any surplus to daughters Elizabeth Hemsley and Mary Seaton, equally. To daughter Elizabeth, bedstead, mattress and her bed she usually sleeps in and 2 bolsters, 2 pillows, 3 blankets, white counterpane, marked E.H.
   Also her escritoire, bookcase, tea urn, 2 silver table spoons marked A.N.S, 6 silver tea spoons, pair of sugar tongs and ring inscribed "Henrietta Pyall" and large family bible.
   If daughter Elizabeth dies before testator, her legacy to her daughter, Elizabeth, if the latter dies, then to her sisters, Sophia and Louisa Hemsley.
   To daughter Rachel, 2 silver table spoons and ring initialled E.P.; to daughter, Mary Seaton, a chest of drawers in front bedroom and double chest of drawers, 2 silver table spoons, 6 silver tea spoons and pair of sugar tongs, black velvet cloak and wedding ring; to daughter Anna Seaton, 2 chest of drawers in back bedroom, 2 silver table spoons and ring inscribed "Mary Robbins"; to son Joseph, her clock, 2 silver table spoons with fiddle handles and gravy spoon; to son Edward, 2 silver gravy spoons, 2 silver forks, 2 silver tea spoons, marked R.L.; to son Robert Barrows, bedstead and hangings, feather bed, bolster and pillows, 3 blankets, 1 coverlet, 2 pairs sheets. All her clothes, linen and china to daughters Elizabeth and Mary, equally.
   Shaky signature
   Witnesses: J. Stephens and M.S. Stephens
   Proved 21st November 1826, value of goods and chattels less than £800

Mary Seaton, Spinster, P.C.C. Will dated 11th September 1851
Brother in Law Robert Cooper, of Maidstone, Gentleman, is executor.
   To Sarah Seaton of Maidstone, widow of late brother, Benjamin, 350; to niece, Jane daughter of Sarah Seaton, £50; to brother, Edward, £150; to brother Joseph of Chatham, £150; to brother Thomas of West Malling, 19 guineas, (as a mark of affection); to sister Rhoda Tribe, widow, £100; to nephew, Dr. Edward Cator Seaton of Sloane Street, Chelsea, £100; to nephew, Joseph Seaton, of Dalston, 19 guineas; to niece, Anne Seaton, of Dalston, 19 guineas; to nephew, John Tribe of Chatham, £30; to nephew, Sampson Seaton of Chatham, £10; to 3 nieces, Sarah, Anna and Elizabeth Seaton daughters of brother Joseph, £10 each; to niece, Sophia Hawley, 19 guineas. If brother Edward dies in her lifetime, his legacy to his wife; legacy to Dr Edward Seaton, not to discharge him from any debt he owes testator.
   Residue to sister Anna Cooper wife of Robert.
   Witnesses: John Case, Solicitor, Maidstone and Henry P. Hoadly, Clerk to Mr Case.
   Proved 23rd October 1852

34. HEADSTONE, EAST WALL OF PORCH

Edward Seaton and family, now in the porch

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD SEATON ESQ.
SURGEON R. N.
BORN AT CHATHAM OCTOBER 7th 1784
AND DIED AT DALSTON NEAR
LONDON MARCH 18th 1852
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO OF SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD SEATON ESQ.
WHO DIED MARCH 14th 1854
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO OF SARAH ANNE DAUGHTER
OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER
19th 1831 AGED TWELVE YEARS
ALSO OF MARY WHO DIED DECEMBER
13th 1835 AGED SEVEN YEARS
AND OF FIVE OTHER DAUGHTERS
WHO DIED IN INFANCY

P.C.C. Will dated 26th February 1845
All money, goods, personal estate, etc., to wife Sarah, she is executor.
   Witnesses: John Tribe, Chemist, 137 High Street, Chatham and Mary Seaton of Chatham.
Affidavit dated 15th April 1852
   John Tribe the Younger, Chemist, sworn, that he was present when testator signed will, and that he and other witness signed in each other's presence and that of the testator. Edward Seaton was formerly of Rochester and late of Richmond Terrace, Queen's Road, Dalston, a Surgeon on half pay in the Royal Navy.
   Proved 19th April 1852

35. WHITE MARBLE PLAQUE, SOUTH WALL OF HALL

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS SWAN
WHO DIED FEBRUARY THE 15th 1895
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
CATHERINE JOHNSON SWAN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCTOBER THE 14th 1859
IN THE 33rd YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO
HANNAH
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DECEMBER THE 4th 1886
AGED 66 YEARS

The Swans are buried in St. Mary, Chatham, burial ground in Whiffen's Avenue. Their broken headstone is no. 40 from the eastern end of the north wall.
Principal Probate Registry Wills Index
Of 7 Watt's Place, Chatham. Superannuated Joiner, H.M. Dockyard,Chatham. Granted to Mary Ann Lessey, Spinster, Elizabeth Cooper wife of Richard Cooper and Richard James Cooper , Furniture Salesman. Value £209 5s 5d

36. MARBLE PLAQUE, NORTH WALL OF CHAPEL

IN
AFFECTIONATE
MEMORY OF
THOMAS FELIX
THOMAS
WHO DIED AT DURBAN
NATAL
21st JANUARY 1897
AGED 25 YEARS
SIXTH SON OF
HENRY FELIX THOMAS
AND GRANDSON OF THE LATE
REVD. THOMAS FELIX THOMAS
FORMERLY MINISTER
OF THIS CHURCH
"He Trusted in the Lord"

37. BRASS PLAQUE, SOUTH WALL OF HALL

THIS CHURCH WAS RE-BUILT AND
ENLARGED IN LOVING MEMORY OF
JOHN AND SELINA TRIBE
OF ROCHESTER AND CHATHAM, KENT
BY THEIR DAUGHTERS, SELINA TRIBE
AND MARY LOVE WOOD AND WAS
DEDICATED ON THE 20th FEBRUARY 1889

Unitarian Churchyard plan

Index of Names - from gravestones only

Names Index
BACON 1
BELLIS 18
BOND 2
BOWLES 30, 31
BRIDGE 3
CO[ ] 28
DARBAN 17
DAVIES 16DAVIS 29
DYER 17
EDWARDS 4
GIBBS 17
GURR 18
HOLLINGSHEAD 5
IGGLESDEN 6
JARVIS 7
JOHNSON 35KAINS 8
KINGSFORD 9
MARDEN 18
MARTEN 17
MEAD? 5
PUDNER 19
ROBBINS 32
SEATON 10, 20, 33, 34
SHARP 9SWAN 35
SWEETLAND 21
THOMAS 22, 36
TRIBE 10, 23, 37
TROUP 11
WOOD 23, 24
WRIGHT 4
WYATT 18

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Some Monumental Inscriptions in All Saints Church, Wouldham

Some Monumental Inscriptions in All Saints Church, Wouldham. Transcribed by D. E. WILLIAMS 2014.

All Saints Church, Wouldham from the South East

All Saints Church, Wouldham from the North East

With PRE – 1858 WILLS, BRIEF WILL SUMMARIES POST - 1857
        P.C.C. : Prerogative Court of Canterbury (Proved in London)
        CONS. ROCH. : Consistory Court of Rochester
        ARCH. ROCH. : Archdeaconry Court of Rochester
        P.P.R. INDEX : Principal Probate Registry, Index only, all wills from 1858)

INTRODUCTION
Part of the fabric of All Saints, Wouldham are very ancient, dating from before the Norman Conquest. According to John Newman in The Buildings of Kent: West Kent and the Weald, 1969, the double splayed window high in the south arcade (originally the outside wall of the nave), is late Anglo Saxon.
   The medieval structure developed from the 12th to 15th centuries; the rather oddly placed tower, (north of the north aisle), was built from 1460 to 1483.
   There are some Roman bricks and pieces of pink Roman concrete at the west end of the church.
   My thanks to the Rev. Mike Hayes, Priest in Charge, for arranging access to the interior, and to my wife for help with the typing and for transcribing the Barker inscription, via binoculars, due to it's height above the chancel floor!

I have divided the churchyard into four unequal sections:

Churchyard
(PRE – 1930, BUT INCLUDES FIRST AND SECOND WORLD WAR MEMORIALS )
Section A
This small area is immediately south of the church, from the porch to the east end of the chancel; the path from the lychgate to the porch defines it's southern edge.

Section B
This area is south of the above path to the southern boundary; it runs the full depth of the churchyard, from east to west.

Section C
This is the area east of the chancel, stretching as far as the north east corner of the chancel; the majority of graves here are modern.

Section D
This is the largest area; it is the entire area north of the church, to the north, east and west boundary walls.

War Memorial

Interior of Church

All Saints Church, Wouldham from the South East 1798
An engraving from the Gentleman's Magazine, July, 1789. This was
based on a drawing by Thomas Fisher of Rochester, who later published
a History of Rochester. Fisher was quite a confident antiquarian
draughtsman, the position of the four headstones and the Taylor tomb,
east of the chancel, is very accurate. It may be "artistic license", but an
inscription is indicated on the south side of the Taylor tomb. All that
survives now is the inscription on the ledger, which starts in 1799

SECTION A

1. HEADSTONE

HERE LYETH THE
BODY OF MARY
DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND
TAMASIN ADGATE
WHO DIED THE 4th OF OCTOBER 1757
AGED 18 YEARS

2. HEADSTONE

JOHN AND TOMASIN ADGATE

[                                       ]
JOHN ADGATE
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[THE [   ] ] OF MARCH 1758
[AGED [   ] YEARS]
ALSO TAMASIN WIFE OF
JOHN ADGATE DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE [    ] OF JUNE 1764
AGED [ ]9 YEARS

JOHN ADGATE - INVENTORY (CONS. ROCH. & ARCH. ROCH.)The inventory was appraised by Thomas Taylor and J. ? Ongley on 8th March 1758
   It seems that Adgate was certainly a hop grower and a maltster, he also brewed beer but the scale of this is difficult to judge. His 7 room well furnished house included a malt house and brew house, with a large copper furnace. At the time of his death, he had just spent the bulk of his ready money, about £5, to buy barley for malting. He had also sold to a Mr Croby of St. Margaret's, Rochester, a quarter of malt for £1 12s.
   The inventory lists 1,500 hop poles; his livestock was very meagre, 1 mare, 2 small pigs and 2 fat hogs. No crops are mentioned, but the inventory was drawn up in early March.
   The total value, including sums owed was £149 0s 6d

3. HEADSTONE

TO THE MEMORY
OF
JOHN HENRY COOKE, ESQ.
BARRISTER AT LAW
WHO DIED AT DELCE NEAR ROCHESTER
THE 20th OCTOBER 1859
AGED 57 YEARS
"He was Deeply Regretted by All who
were acquainted with his Sterling
Qualities of Mind and Heart"

JOHN HENRY COOK - P.P.R. INDEX
Formerly of 2 Vicarage Street, Kensington and 4 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, late of Delce, Rochester. Administration granted to William Powell Murray of 4 New Square, Barrister , Robert Henry Hurst, of 2 Mitre Court Chambers, Temple and of Horsham Park, Sussex, Barrister and James Dafforne of the Art Journal Office, Lancaster Place, Waterloo Bridge, Esquire, the executors. Value under £800

4. Fallen Headstone

IN MEMORY
OF
MARY CRAXTON F[RAN]KS
WHO DIED 9th [DECEMBER 1844]
[AGED [53] YEARS]

MARY CLAXTON FRANKS - P.C.C. WILL
Of John Street, Troy Town, Rochester, a Spinster. Will dated 6th December 1841
   After debts and expences are paid, to Elizabeth Turner, wife of Thomas Turner of Wouldham, Grocer, £2 10s; to Caroline Spikesman of Wouldham, £2 10s; to Elizabeth Pepper of Hoo, £5; to niece, Sarah Franks and her sister, Elizabeth Franks of Hoo, all her linen and clothes, equally divided. Residue to nephews and nieces, , James, Thomas, William, George, Edward and Sarah Franks, equally shared.
   Appoints Robert Clements of High Street, Rochester (Tailor and five times Mayor of the City), executor.
   Witnesses: W. O. Rimington and G. O. Rimington
   Affidavit dated 10th April 1845: William Owlett Rimington sworn that he and other witness witnessed will in testator's presence, and that she signed it in their presence.
   Proved 29th April 1845

5. CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE

(FACING SOUTH)
IN MEMORY OF
HENRY LOYALTY PEAKE
MASTER SHIPWRIGHT IN
H. M. SERVICE
WHO DIED AT DEPTFORD
SEPTEMBER [18th] 1862
AGED 4[4] YEARS

HENRY LOYALTY PEAKE - P.P.R. INDEX
Formerly of H.M. Dockyard, Devonport, where he was Assistant Master Shipwight, late of H. M. Dockyard, Deptford, where he was Master Shipwright. Administration to Walter Dicken Eden of Lee, Gentleman and Amelia Elizabeth Peake, widow, of H.M. Dockyard, Deptford. Value of effects, under £5,000

6a. RECTANGULAR HEADSTONE WITH SIDE COLUMNS

WICKHAM FAMILY

(FACING SOUTH)
IN MEMORY OF
SUSANNA* THE [    ] DAUGHTER OF
EDWARD AND SUSANNA WICKHAM
OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED 16th SEPTEMBER 18[13] AGED [    ] YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM [      ] SON WHO
DIED [   ] JULY 1815 AGED [3] YEARS
ALSO OF ANN [WHO DIED [   ] APRIL 1816 AGED [5]YEARS
ALSO OF JANE [    ] DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO
DIED [    ] AUGUST 1831 AGED [    ] MONTHS
ALSO OF
EDWARD WILLIAM THEIR FIRST BORN SON
WHO DIED [    ] JUNE 1832 IN THE
[25th] YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO OF SUSANNA WICKHAM
WHO DIED ON THE 15th ? OF APRIL 183[4]
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO OF EDWARD WICKHAM
WHO DIED ON THE 10th APRIL 1855
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO HESTER THE SECOND WIFE
OF THE ABOVE EDWARD WICKHAM
WHO DIED [    ] JANUARY 1867
AGED 72 YEARS
(*SUSANNA WICKHAM, AN INFANT, WAS BURIED
AT ST. MARGARET'S CHURCH, ROCHESTER)

Edward Wickham will can be found after No 76

6b. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

[IN MEMORY OF]
THOMAS WRIGHT OF THIS PARISH
[WHO DIED MAY [ ] 1786] AGED 77 YEARS

SECTION B

7. Curbs

South Side
CHARLES GERRARD ANDREWS DIED JANUARY 3rd 1898 AGED 68 FOR 26 YEARS RECTOR OF THIS PARISH (One Line)
ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE ELIZABETH CATHERINE ANDREWS DIED MAY 29th 1902 AGED 62 (One Line)

North Side
SARAH ANDREWS DIED AUGUST 4th 1887 AGED 14 ? MARY ANDREWS DIED JANUARY 11th ? 1890 aged 16 ? (One Line)

8. HEADSTONE

CHARLES BEAVIS 1783 (HIGHLIGHTED WITH CHALK)

[IN MEMORY OF]
CHARLES BEAVIS
DIED THE 17th [OF OCTOBER] 1783
[AGED [ ] YEARS]
[Eroded Verses]

CHARLES BEAVIS - P.C.C. WILLThe will is dated 25th June 1781
   Beavis was a Farmer. To his brother, William, all his clothes. The rest and residue, real and personal, to his wife, Elizabeth, on condition that she pays her mother in law, Elizabeth Beavis, an annuity of £5 for life.
   His wife is sole executor.
   Witnesses: Catherine Shepherd, Mary Widnell and John Shepherd
   Proved 6th November 1783

9. CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE

ALFRED BIGGS

CENTRE: R.E. (ROYAL ENGINEERS) AND ROYAL ENGINEERS' MOTTO
"UBIQUE" AND "FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT", " EVERYWHERE RIGHT AND GLORY LEAD"

SACRED
TO THE
MEMORY OF
ALFRED BIGGS
WHO WAS ACCIDENTLY DROWNED
WHILST BATHING IN THE MEDWAY
NEAR THIS SPOT
THE 22nd OF JULY 1876
AGED 24
"In the Midst of Life we are in Death"

SAPPER B. STUART
(STUART PRESUMABLY MADE THE HEADSTONE ?)

Kent Messenger, 29th July 1876
ANOTHER SAPPER DROWNED.------- Already two fatal bathing accidents have occurred near the Wouldham Camp this season. In our last number we gave the particulars of the accident to Sapper Wills, and on Saturday last, Alfred Biggs aged twentyfour, met his death in a similar manner. In both cases the men were disobeying the orders of the military, as no bathing is allowed along the banks of the river.
   The particulars of the sad affair came out at the inquest which was held at the camp, by George Winch, Esq., Deputy Coroner, on Monday.
   The following evidence was taken:-- Edward Ashworth, a sapper stationed at Wouldham Camp, said the deceased was also stationed at the camp. On Saturday afternoon, the deceased, witness, and six others went down to the river to have a bathe, and just as witness reached the river bank, the deceased went into the water. He went out two or three yards, when the stream seemed to take him off his feet. He was then up to his chest. The water was ebbing, and the tide had just turned. The deceased struggled in the water, but witness did not hear him call out; witness to Allen, another sapper who was in the water some yards from the deceased, to give help to the deceased. Allen was nearest to deceased, and could swim a little. Another sapper named White was in the water, but he could not water. Allen swam to deceased and tried to catch hold of him, as he sunk two or three times. Allen caught hold of him the last time he came up, but he was unable to hold him as he was nearly sinking himself. Several of the ran for assistance and for boats. It was about a minute from the first time witness saw him sink until he finally sank.
   The body was recovered about an hour after the drowning. The deceased could not swim and when he went into the water he had his boots on to save his feet. The bank where they went in, near Wouldham Church, is very steep. The hard off the camp is the place provided for bathing at fixed times, but it is against orders to bathe where the deceased was bathing.
   Thomas Allen, sapper, corroborated the last witness's evidence, and said the deceased had just had dinner when he went into the water. In consequence of a shout from the bank, witness swam to the deceased, who was going down, but witness only saw his hands. He was about thirty yards off. Witness got up to him, and touched him, but being a poor swimmer was unable to keep hold of him. Witness only saw him once, and then he sank. Witness was the only one of the party who could swim.
   The Jury returned a verdict that the deceased met his death by being accidentally drowned.
   (Biggs was in the 36 Company Royal Engineers)

10a. LEDGER ON STONE BASE, ONCE RAILED

BENEATH
REST THE REMAINS
OF
RICHARD KELCEY
SON OF
FREDERICK & MARY
BOORMAN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED JANUARY 8th 1863
AGED 17 YEARS

BOORMAN, Frederick, son buried in Section B, Wheelwright, 1855 Post Office Directory

10b DOUBLE, THICK HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED
RIGHT SIDE TOTALLY ERODED, PROBABLY MARY BOURNE, WIFE OF EDWARD, DIED OCT 1722

[HERE LYETH]
[THE BODY OF]
[ED]WAR[D]
[BOU]RN OF THIS
PARISH WHO
[DIED [ ] 1713]
[AGED [ ] YEARS]

EDWARD BOURNE - CONS. ROCH. WILL
Bourne is a Husbandman, but really a Farmer. He is of Starkey's (Starkey Castle Farm) and his will is dated 2nd September 1711.
   He is aged and sick and weak in body. To eldest son Richard, of St. Margaret's, Rochester, Husbandman, £5. To grandson, Edward, infant son of Richard, £10 at 21 years; to wife, Mary and son John, rest and residue of money and securities and money owed, also the lease of his farm called Starkey's, which he holds of Sir Robert Marsham, Bart., all goods, chatells and furniture in the farm house, yards, orchards, barns, stables, etc., all corn and growing crops and livestock. Appoints wife and son John, executors.
   Witnesses: Stephen Daines and James Saunders

MARY BOURNE - CONS. ROCH. WILL
Of Starkey's. Will dated 23rd January 1720.
   She is one of executors of late husband's will and is advanced in years and sickly in body.
   To eldest son, Richard, £5; to Richard's son, Edward, £5 at 21 years, if he dies pre 21, then to her executor; to Richard's daughter, Elizabeth, £5 as above; to Richard's son Richard, £5, as above.
   Rest and residue of that ½ share or other parts she is entitled to under her husband's will, to son John, for ever. John is also executor.
   She signs will with a mark.
   Witnesses: Mark of Anne Rennels, mark of Henry Poole and James Saunders
   Proved 20th November 1722

11. HEADSTONE AND BODYSTONE

WALTER BURKE 1815(INSCRIPTION RE-CUT 1953 ON WHAT WAS THE ORIGINAL REVERSE)

WALTER BURKE IS BEHIND NELSON'S LEFT SHOULDER.
DEVIS PAINTED THE PORTRAITS OF THE CREW FROM LIFE, IN PREPARATION FOR THIS PICTURE.

THESE HOLLOW MORTAR SHELLS, ABOUT 12 INCHES DIAMETER,
ONCE STOOD OUTSIDE THE HOUSE OF WALTER BURKE

(ORIGINAL LAYOUT ON WEST SIDE)
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WALTER BURKE ESQ.
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 12th OF SEPTEMBER 1815
IN THE 70th YEAR OF HIS AGE
HE WAS PURSER OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP VICTORY
IN THE GLORIOUS BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR
AND IN HIS ARMS
THE IMMORTAL NELSON DIED

WALTER BURKE - P.C.C. WILL
Burke, Retired Purser, Royal Navy, desires to be buried without pomp or expense at wherever he happens to died. To Richard Holt, Esquire of King's Road, Bedford Row, Middlesex, Edward Boys the Elder of Rochester, Esquire and Abel Gould of Rochester, Esquire, his houses and land at Wouldham and Burham, or elsewhere, all his personal estate and effects, household goods, furniture, plate, china, books, pictures, etc., upon trust.
   Trustees are to sell this property as soon as possible after his death. After paying debts and funeral costs, etc., they are to divide the money into two equal parts. Half to his son, William Augustus, Doctor of Physic, living in the Isle de France. From the other half, they are to pay to the children of his late daughter, who was the wife of John Barnes of Dawlish, Devon, Farmer, equally shared, when they are 21 or, if girls, marriage day, if under 21.
   In the meantime the money is to be invested in the Public Funds and interest used towards their education and maintenance. If any of these grandchildren died before they are 21, their share then goes to his son William.
   Much of the will contains long trust conditions.
   Witnesses: William Foulnun, Solicitor, Carmarthen Street, London,George Baker and William Stiroffey?
   Proved 12th October 1813. Power reserved to Edward Boys
   Note in margin, dated 8th February 1827.The will has not been administered by Holt and Gould. Administration was granted to John Barnes, as guardian of his children, John David Barnes, Walter Barnes, James Barnes and Elizabeth Barnes, all minors. Administration was
also granted to Edward Boys and William Augustus Burke.
   Burke's wife Elizabeth died in the same year. Even though a married woman, she was able to make her own will thanks to a marriage settlement. In this P.C.C. will, dated 6th March 1800, she leaves a bequest to "her husband's sons", William, Henry and Walter.
   In 1811 she added a codicil, leaving £10 each to her god children, John and Jane Barnes. She also asks to be buried with her first husband, Mr Breadhower, in Chichester. She is not mentioned on Burke's headstone.

12. HEADSTONE LEANING AGAINST WALL

IN MEMORY
OF
THOMAS CHA[   ? ]AN
MASTER [              ]GE
[                            ]
WHO [                   ]D
"Thy[                  ] with
[                           ]

13. HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMBRANCE OF
AMELIA CHALKLEN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED AT ACTON IN MIDDLESEX
APRIL 27th 1875 AGED 60
SHE WAS THE MOTHER OF 22 CHILDREN, 11 OF WHOM
ARE BURIED NEAR THIS SPOT
ALSO OF
THOMAS CHALKLEN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 14th 1881
AGED 70 YEARS
"Death has been here and bore away,
Our parents as you see,
How feeble is our mortal frame,
What dieing (sic) worms are we"

14. HEADSTONE

MARY AND WILLIAM CHRISFIELD, 1755 & 1780

[IN MEMORY OF]
MARY CHRISFIELD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[    ] OF OCTOBER 1755
AGED 60 YEARS
[ALSO [           ] CHILDREN
WILLIAM CHRISFIELD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[    ] JANUARY 1780
IN HIS [    ] YEAR

WILLIAM CHRISFIELD - CONS. ROCH. WILL
The will is dated 6th May 1779. William Chrisfield was a Maltster of St. Margaret's, Rochester
   He desires to be buried in Wouldham churchyard with his late wife, Mary. To John Copper, son of John and Ruth Copper of Hollingbourne, £100. To his niece, Dedemiah Mc Lead wife of George Mc Lead, of Greenwich, £200. To William Spong and Stephen Spong,sons of William and Mary Spong, £10 each.
   Half of his present dwelling house, with yard, malt house, stables and outhouses in St. Margaret's, left to him by his late brother in law, Thomas Chambers for the term of Chrisfield's life, will become the property of Chrisfield's cousin, John Roberts, for ever.
   Rest and Residue of property in St. Margaret's, all his stock in trade, plate, linen, clothes, household goods and furniture, and personal estate, except that already bequeathed, to be sold. The money raised to be combined with all other money and invested in the Public Funds.
   Half of the interest raised to his nephew, Richard Chrisfield of Newington, for life. After Richard's death, then to his four children, Ruth, William, Frances and Thomas, equally shared.
   The other half of the interest, to nephew, William Jennings of Canterbury, for life. After his death, then to his brother, George Jennings of Dover, Plumber and Glazier.
   John Roberts is sole executor.
   Witnesses: Thomas Austen, Thomas Jolly and Joseph Hawkins
   Proved 29th March 1780

15. LEDGER

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ALFRED HENRY
CHALONER
THE BELOVED CHILD OF
JOHN & SOPHIA CUNNINGHAM
BORN 16th MAY 1858
DIED 30th SEPTEMBER 1858

CLIFFORD, James, 2 daughters buried, Baker and Grocer, 1881 Census

16. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR MOTHER
SUSANNAH GIRLING
WHO WAS CALLED TO REST
SEPTEMBER 30th 1901
AGED 74 YEARS
"Sweet the sleep she so much needed,
Free from suffering, grief and pain,
Looking on her face so peaceful,
Could we wish her back gain"
ALSO JAMES ROBERT
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO FELL ASLEEP AUGUST 12th 1870
AGED 2 YEARS & 9 MONTHS
"Gone but not Forgotten"
ALSO OF JAMES GIRLING
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY
APRIL 30th 1908
AGED 81 YEARS
"Rest in Peace"

17. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY JANE HARTRIDGE
WHO DIED 13th MAY 1874
AGED 21 YEARS
[Eroded verses]
ADELAIDE FLORENCE HARTRIDGE
WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1883
[Eroded verses]
ALSO
MARY CLIFFORD
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1894
AGED 64 YEARS

18. HEADSTONE

[SACRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOANNA WIFE OF
MR. LUKE REEVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [JUNE] [ ]
[1820] AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
MR. LUKE REEVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER THE 7th
1825 AGED 85 YEARS

19. HEADSTONE

JOHN & LYDIA SPIKESMAN, 1830

[IN MEMORY OF]
[JOHN SPIKESMAN]
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] MARCH 1830]
[AGED 70 YEARS]
LYDIA SPIKESMAN
WIFE [OF THE] ABOVE
JOHN SPIKESMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] [MARCH] [1830]
AGED [68] YEARS
ALSO TWO CHILDREN WHO DIED IN
THEIR INFANCY
LEFT ISSUE TWO DAUGHTERS
ELIZABETH AND CAROLINE
[Eroded Verses]

CAROLINE SPIKESMAN - P.C.C. WILL
Caroline is mentioned on her parent's headstone in Section B, she was buried at Wouldham but no monuments was found
The will is dated 22nd May 1851
Her leasehold house on St. Margaret's Bank in Rochester, for many years the property of Mary Stroud, widow, deceased and £200 in the 3¼ % Bank Annuities in the Bank of England,
and household furniture, other property and effects, after payment of debts, funeral, etc., to William Bell of Rochester, Surgeon, Thomas Patten of Rochester and Thomas Turner of Wouldham, Grocer, upon trust. They to take rent of house and interest from the £200 and use it towards the education and maintenance of Caroline Elizabeth Turner, daughter of Thomas Turner, until she is 21, when the house and the £200 will be transferred to her.
Trustees are executors.
Witnesses: David Webster of Birling and Thomas Patten, Clerk to Mr Patten, Solicitor, Rochester.
Proved 31st January 1852 Power reserved to William Bell

20. HEADSTONE LEANING AGAINST WALL

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES THOMPSON
WHO DIED 26th OF OCTOBER 1884
AGED 46 YEARS
"Thy Will be Done"

CHARLES THOMPSON - P.P.R. INDEX
A Bricklayer. Administration to Harriet Thompson of 8 Great Western Road, Westbourne Park, Paddington, Widow. Effects:£120

21a. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ADELAIDE ALICE
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
RICHARD WILLIAM TURNER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 11th 1871
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO
ELLEN ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER [186]9
AGED 2 YEARS [ ] [MO]NTHS
ALSO OF [THE ABOV]E
RICHARD [WILLIAM TUR]NER
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[ ] [MARCH 1887]
[AGED 45 YEARS]

21b. HEADSTONE, VERY ERODED

[IN MEMORY OF]
ELIZABETH TURNER*
[WIFE OF THOMAS TURNER]?
[WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1848]
[AGED 49 YEARS]
* (Formerly Elizabeth Spikesman)

22. DOUBLE HEADSTONE

(LEFT HAND SIDE, RIGHT HAND ERODED)

[    ]
[ WAN[   ]
[YEOMA]N ? OF THIS PARISH
[    ]

SECTION C

23. ERODED DOUBLE HEADSTONE

JOSEPH & LYDIA COSTEN, 1758 & 176 [?]

IN MEMORY OF
JOSEPH COSTEN WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OF JUNE 175[8]
AGED 40 YEARSIN MEMORY OF
LYDIA WIFE OF
JOSEPH COSTEN WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE
OCTOBER 31st 176[ ]*
AGED 32 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE DAUGHTER

"Farewell vain world, I've had enough of thee,
And now I am careless of what you say'st of me,
Thy smiles I court not nor thy frowns I fear,
My soul's at rest, my head lies quiet here"
(Much of the verse is eroded, but I have more or less reconstructed it from this Cliffe version of 1802)
* (Not in the Register, 1760's ?)

24. ERODED HEADSTONE

THOMAS MILLS 1762 AND ELIZABETH COSTEN, 1763

[IN MEMORY OF]
[T]H[OMAS MILLS]
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
NOV[            ]1762
[AGED [    ] YEARS]

HERE [LIETH YE] BODY OF
ELIZ. DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH
AND [LYD]IA COSTEN OF [THIS]
[PARISH] DIED AUGUST YE 14th 1763
[AGED] [    ] YEARS
[                                 ]
[    ] a [    ] grief & pain,
At length ye Lord did think it best,
To take me to a place of rest"
(Mills was the only burial at Wouldham in November 1762, Lydia Costen's name at marriage was Mills)

25. LARGE GRANITE HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN MEMORY OF
MARGARET FERRIE SCOTT
DIED DEC. 1860 AGED 2 MONTHS
CHARLES ANDREW SCOTT
DIED FEBY. 1869 AGED 2 YEARS
JEAN FERHUS FERRIE
DIED MARCH 1869 AGED 4 YEARS
MARY STEWART SCOTT
DIED MARCH 1875 AGED 20 YEARS
JOHN SCOTT
FATHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED NOV. 23th 1883 IN HIS 62nd YEAR
MARGARET FERRIE
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
JOHN SCOTT
WHO DIED AT DENVER, COLORADO, U.S.A.
ON JUNE 3rd 1894 AGED 61 YEARS
WILLIAM STEWART YOUNG SCOTT
FOURTH SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED DEC. 24th 1896 AGED 35 YEARS
JOHN YOUNG SCOTT
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AT RAINHAM
SEPT. 8th 1907 AGED 30 YEARS

26 CHEST TOMB

MUCH OLDER THAN SURVIVING INSCRIPTION, IT CAN BE SEEN IN AN ENGRAVING IN THE "GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE" OF 1789. PRESUMABLY ERECTED FOR EARLIER TAYLORS

TAYLOR TOMB, BEHIND IT, RIGHT TO LEFT: UNKNOWN; JOSEPH AND LYDIA COSTEN;
THOMAS MILLS & ELIZABETH COSTEN; SARAH, WIFE OF RICHARD [ ? ]

?
LEDGER
IN MEMORY OF
MRS. ELIZ. TAYLOR WIFE OF
MR. JAMES TAYLOR
OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER
SHE DIED JAN. 25th 1799 AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE MR. JAMES TAYLOR
YEOMAN OF THIS COUNTY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 20th OF
JANUARY 181[6] AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO MR. JAMES TAYLOR
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE ON THE 11th DAY OF OCTOBER 1831
AGED [50] YEARS

James TAYLOR - P.C.C. WILL
James Taylor is a Yeoman Farmer of High Halstow, his will is dated 3rd December 1812.
   To George Gunning, of Frindsbury, Esquire and Philip Boghurst of Gad's Hill, Higham, Gentleman, his freehold property, 2 house, (in 4 dwellings), lately built by him, with barns and 40 acres of land, known as Burnt Houses, in High Halstow, upon trust. They are to sell and each to have £10.
   To William Jefferys of Chatham, £20; to his son, William Taylor, £300, silver pint can, 2 table spoons, 2 tea spoons, punch ladle; to daughter, Elizabeth Taylor, £500, silver pepper caster, sugar basin, butter boat, gravy spoon,2 table spoons, 8 tea spoons, 2 salt spoons and pair of plated salt sellers.
   To wife Mary, 4 half pint silver pots, 4 table spoons, 3 pairs salt spoons, 12 tea spoons, silver stewer, silver cream pot, pepper caster, butter boat, gravy spoon, sugar tongs, pair plated salt cellars. Bed with bedstead, bolster, pillows, blankets in his bedroom, stove in front chamber, 6 mahogany chairs, bed with patchwork hangings, small mahogany table, pear wood Pembroke table, work stool, provisions and liquor in house, tubs and casks, etc.
   To son James, silver quart tankard, 2 table spoons, 2 tea spoons and punch ladle.
   To wife Mary and daughter Elizabeth, equally shared, all household and other linen.
   Residue to trustees upon trust. They to carry on farming business for one year after his death, except his freehold land which is to be sold. His wife and grand daughter, Caroline Kent to reside in his house at Busthole? or elsewhere he may be residing at death. They to have profits of business until it is sold. Money from sale to be put together with personal estate. Trustees to invest £1,000 in Public Funds, his widow to have the interest. They are to invest £200, likewise, for benefit of Caroline Kent during his widow's lifetime. After his widow's death, when Caroline reaches 21, trustees to transfer £2,000 to her. The above sum of £1,000 to stay invested and the interest paid to his daughter, Mary, late wife of William Kent and now wife of Henry Mitchell. After Mary Mitchell's death, the interest to her children, Caroline and Sarah Kent, equally shared. Trustees are to take one fifth of income for life benefit of Elizabeth Boulton, wife of his son James, after her death, then for benefit of her children. Three fifths of his personal estate to son William and daughters, Parnel, wife of Joseph Newington and Elizabeth Taylor, in equal shares. Trustees are executors.
   Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Attorney, Strood, William Comport and J. Stott, Clerks to Mr Gibbs
   Proved 23rd July 1816. Power reserved to George Gunning and Philip Boghurst, granted to wife Mary

27. ERODED HEADSTONE

[IN MEMORY OF SAR]AH?
WIFE OF RICHARD [ ]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY THE 18th 177[ ]?
AGED 65 YEARS
(Unknown, not identified from registers)

SECTION D

28. CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF SELINA FRANCES ALLARD WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 26th 1925 AGED 79 YEARS (One Line)

29. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY GEORGE BAKER
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th OF APRIL 1855
AGED 39 YEARS

BAKER, Henry, died 1855, Blacksmith, 1855 Post Office Directory

30. LARGE OVERGROWN CURBED PLOT
(There may be more under very thick ivy roots but illness stopped further search)

South Side
LAURA BAKER 1865 – 1869

North Side
BERTHA BAKER 1873 – 1873 FRANK W. BAKER 1874 – 1875

31. GRANITE PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS, ONCE RAILED

East Side
"Till there breaks
the last and brightest
Easter Morn"
IN
EVER LOVING
MEMORY OF
EDWARD THOMAS BAKER
BORN JULY 27th 1823
DIED OCT. 23rd 1895
CONSTANCE REBECCA BAKER
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN APRIL 19th 1836
DIED DEC. 31st 1904

South Side
ALSO
THEIR ELDEST DAUGHTER
GRACE CONSTANCE DOBSON
BORN DEC. 23rd 1860
DIED MARCH 5th 1918

EDWARD THOMAS BAKER - P.P.R. INDEXLicensed Victualler of the "Watermans' Arms", where he died. Administration to Grace Constance Baker, Spinster, Stanley Norrington, Cooper and George Belsey Baker, Fitter, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham. Effects: £156 4s 4d

32. LARGE LIMESTONE CROSS ON STONE BASE, ONCE RAILED

MARY ELIZABETH
BARKER
(See Plaque on Chancel wall)

33. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHARLES BELLCHAMBERS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 8rg 1891
AGED 71 YEARS
"The Lord's Will be Done"

BELLCHAMBERS, Charles, died 1891, Cement Labourer, 1881 Census

BENNETT see STEVENS

34. HEADSTONE

[IN]
[MEMOR]Y OF
MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
CHARLES FREDERICK BLOOMFIELD
DIED MARCH [    ] [1870] [AGED] 27 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]
[ALSO] [    ] [BLOOMFIEL]D
DIED AP[RIL] [    ] [AGED] [    ] MONTHS
"Suffer[little children to come unto me]
And [forbid them not] [                 ]
His[                                         ]
(Rest all eroded away)

35. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

MARY ANN
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
THOMAS EDWIN BRIDGES
WHO DIED OCTOBER 4th 1901
AGED 50 YEARS
"Gone from sight but not forgotten,
Never shall thy memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts will ever linger,
Round the spot where thou art laid"
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS EDWIN BRIDGES
WHO DIED JANUARY 16th 1923
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO
FLORENCE MARTHA STEVENS
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED SEPT. 15th 1937
AGED 43 YEARS

BRIDGES, Thomas, died 1923, Blacksmith, 1882 Kelly's Directory & 1911 Census

36. CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE, CROSS GONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
LAURA BURDEN
DIED [DECEMBER ] [ ] 1898
AGED 16 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace with
Loved ones far away"

CARTER see KEMP

37. SMALL HEADSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELLEMN CHALKLEN
DIED JAN. 17th 1912
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO
WILLIAM HENRY CHALKLEN
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
DIED JUNE 4th 1922
AGED 73 YEARS
"Have Faith in God"

38. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN EVER SACRED MEMORY
OF
THOMAS CHALKLEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th APRIL 1920
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO ELIZA CHALKLEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 20th JUNE 1920
AGED 80 YEARS
"The Souls of the Righteous are in
the hands of God"
ALSO GEORGE HENRY CHALKLEN
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 9th DEC. 1938
AGED 59 YEARS
"R.I.P."

CHALKLEN, Thomas, died 1920, Lime Burner at Frindsbury ?, 1871 Census
CHALKLEN, George, died 1938, Bargeman at Queenborough, 1911 Census

THOMAS CHALKLEN - P.P.R. INDEX
Lived in Castle Street, died at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester. Administration to George Henry Chalklen, Mechanical Rope Splicer and John Charles Chalklen, Seaman. Effects: 466 4s

GEORGE HENRY CHALKLEN - P.P.R. INDEX
Of 3 Chalklen's Cottages, died at Ham Green Hospital, Somerset. Administration to Winifrid Olive Chalklen, Widow. Effects: £2,053 9s 8d

39. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
AUGUSTA CAROLINE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 9th 1882
AGED 18 YEARS
ALSO
MARIA ALBERTA
WHO FELL ASLEEP
SEPTEMBER 24th 1894
AGED 15 YEARS
ELDEST AND YOUNGEST DAUGHTERS OF
JAMES & EMMA CLIFFORD
OF THIS PARISH
"To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain"

CLIFFORD, James, 2 daughters buried, Baker and Grocer, 1881 Census

COLEMAN see PERKINS

40 "BROKEN" LIMESTONE COLUMN ON PEDESTAL, WITH CURBS AND LOW RAILINGS

JAMES CRAMPHORN(I would usually associate a broken column with a younger man?

THIS STONE WAS ERECTED
BY HENEY PETERS OF WOULDHAM HALL
TO
JAMES CRAMPHORN
BORN AT ST. ALBANS
5th NOVEMBER 1833
DIED AT WOULDHAM [COURT ?] [JUNE] [    ] 1893
[    ]
IN [                 ] MEMORY OF
[                      ] SERVANT
WHO PASSED TO HIS [                     ]
[          ] FAITHFUL PERFO[RMANCE]
OF HIS DUTY

JAMES CRAMPHORN - P.P.R. INDEX
Manager of Cement Works (Peters) Administration to Tamar, his widow. Effects: £1,397 11s 9d

41. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
REGINALD EDWIN DABNER
WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS
MARCH 2nd 1899
AGED 2 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS
ALSO OF
WILLIAM JAMES DABNER
WHO DIED AUGST. 20Th 1899
AGED 4 MONTHS
HAROLD FRANK DABNER
WHO DIED AUGST. 22nd 1899
AGED 4 MONTHS

DOBSON see BAKER

42. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS

East side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
WILFRED EDMONDS
DIED AUGUST 16th 1917
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO LILY EDMONDS
DIED MAY 17th 1918
AGED 30 YEARS

South side
ALSO
JOHN EDMONDS
DIED JUNE 2nd 1942
AGED 89 "At Rest"

CURB
REBECCA MARY EDMONDS DIED JANUARY 12th 1946 AGED 88 CREMATED AT CHARING (One Line)

EDMUNDS, Wilfred, died 1917, Apprentice (Cooper?), 1911 Census
EDMUNDS, John, died 1942, Cooper at Cement Works, 1911 Census but Grocer, 1891 Kelly's Directory,? same man ?

43. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS HART
WHO DIED 1st MARCH 1857
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
MARY HART
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 17th JUNE 1867
AGED 75 YEARS

HART, Thomas, died 1857, Agricultural Labourer, 1851 Census, Beer Retailer, 1855 Post Office Directory, same man? Perhaps his wife managed the beer side?

THOMAS HART - CONS. ROCH. WILL
Will dated 9th June 1854
Thomas Hart, a Labourer, left his entire estate to his wife , Mary, for ever. She is sole executor.
Signs will with a mark.
Witnesses: William Baker, Rochester and H. Wickham, Solicitor, Rochester
Proved 23rd November 1857

44. PEDESTAL WITH LARGE ANGEL AND RAILED CURBS

GEORGE HIGHAM(Higham prospered in his business, leaving effects valued at more than £6,000,
and has the most conspicuous monument)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GEORGE
THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF
MARY ELIZABETH
HIGHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST 30th 1905
AGED 77 YEARS
"How we miss him, none can tell"
ALSO THE ABOVE
MARY ELIZABETH
HIGHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 13th 1913
IN HER 83rd YEAR
"Although dead, they still live in the
Hearts of those who loved them"

GEORGE HIGHAM - P.P.R. INDEX
Licensed Victualler at "Medway Inn". Administration to Emma Scannell, Widow and Rosina Higham, Spinster. Effects: £6,284 5s

45. HEADSTONE

SCARED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. ELIZABETH ANN HUTCHENSON
RELICT OF
JOHN FRANCIS HUTCHENSON
OF H. M. CUSTOMS, LONDON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 8th DAY OF OCTOBER 1855
AGED 64 YEARS
AT THE RESIDENCE OF
WILLIAM SANKEY
OF THIS PARISH
AFTER A LONG AND PAINFUL ILLNESS
WHICH SHE BORE
WITH THE MOST CHRISTIAN [FORTITUDE ?]

46. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE KEMP
WHO DIED 23rd MARCH 1919
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1921
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO PRIVATE ERNEST KEMP 10th YORKS. REGT.
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION
20th OCT. 1917
AGED 35 YEARS
BURIED AT ETAPLES
ALSO WILLIAM KEMP
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 18th APRIL 1933
AGED 55 YEARS
"At Rest"
ALSO ARTHUR KEMP
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 3rd NOV. 1942
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO ESTHER CARTER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 12th MARCH 1956
AGED 77 YEARS
CREMATED AT WOKING

KEMP, George, died 1919, Lime Burner, 1911 Census, but Carrier, 1882 Kelly's Directory, same man?
KEMP, William, died 1933, Lime Labourer, 1911 Census
KEMP, Arthur, died 1942, Lime Burner, 1911 Census

47. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JESSE KEMSLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 24th 1895
AGED 79 YEARS
ALSO SARAH KEMSLEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 18th 1896
AGED 80 YEARS
ALSO FRIEND KEMSLEY
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 14th 1886
AGED 36 YEARS
"Till there break the last and
Brightest Easter Morn"

KEMSLEY, Jesse, Cement Labourer, 1881 Census
KEMSLEY, Friend, Cement Labourer, 1881 Census

48. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN LANGFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGST. 14Th 1870
AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH LANGFORD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 23rd 1868
AGED 11 MONTHS
ALSO
ELLEN LANGFORD
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 23rd 1872
AGED 3 YEARS

LANGFORD, John, died 1870, Apprentice Wheelwright, 1861 Census

49. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM LANGFORD
[       ]
[       ]
ALSO
JAMES LANGFORD
SON OF THE ABOVE
[    ] 1906 ?
[      ]

LANGFORD, William, died 1875, Publican "Watermans' Arms", 1855 Post Office Directory

50. PEDESTALS, CROSS AND CURBS

East side
"Though lost to sight
to memory ever dear"
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
FANNY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM STEPHEN LARKIN
WHO DIED JULY 19th 1899
AGED 35 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM STEPHEN LARKIN
WHO DIED MAY 8th 1935 AGED 74

North side
ALSO
ISABELLA JANE
SECOND WIFE OF
WILLIAM STEPHEN LARKIN
WHO DIED SEPT. 23rd 1919
AGED 54 YEARS

South side
ALSO
ISABEL MARY
LARKIN
WHO DIED OCT. 1st 1921
AGED 15 YEARS

LARKIN, William, died 1935, Cement Factory Foreman, 1911 Census

51. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
GEORGE
THE BELOVED SON OF
GEORGE & MARY ANN LAWRENCE
DIED JAN. 26th 1907
AGED 36 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace, with loved ones far away,
In Jesus keeping, we are safe and they"
ALSO THE ABOVE
GEORGE LAWRENCE
DIED NOV. 10th 1918
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN LAWRENCE
DIED MAY 7th 1932
IN HER 96th YEAR
"At Rest"

LAWRENCE, George, died 1918, Chalk Labourer, 1901 Census

52. PEDESTALS, CROSS, VOLUTED SCROLL AND CURBS. LARGE PLOT

East side
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
HARRIETT
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
BENJAMIN LUCKETT
DIED JANUARY [ ] 1869
AGED 43 YEARS
ALSO NELLIE LOUISA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED JULY 19th 1896
AGED 4 MONTHS
"Nearer my God to thee, nearer to thee"

North side
ALSO
MAUD MARY
2nd WIFE OF
BENJAMIN LUCKETT
DIED AUGUST 9th 1915 AGED 50 YEARS
INTERRED AT BIRLING

South side
ALSO BENJAMIN
4th BATT. R.W.K.R.
ONLY SON OF
B & H LUCKETT
KILLED IN ACTION NEAR YPRES
APRIL 21st ? 1915 ? AGED 21 YEARS
VOLUTED SCROLL

BENJAMIN LUCKETT
FELL ASLEEP
APRIL 4th 1929
AGED 71 YEARS

LUCKETT, James, died 1902, Chalk Labourer, 1881 Census

BENJAMIN LUCKETT - P.P.R. INDEX
Licensed Victualler at the "Rose and Crown". Administration to Harriet Larkin, wife of William Larkin. Effects: £1,476 12s 3d

JAMES LUCKETT - P.P.R. INDEX
Of 5 Richard Street, Rochester. Administration to Alice Jane Williams, wife of George Williams, Labourer. Effects: £168 16s

53. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM MARTIN
WHO FELL ASLEEP 22nd FEBRUARY
1897
AGED 56 YEARS
"Our loved one has gone before,
Whose earthly days are done,
We soon shall greet him on
That shore,
Where partings are unknown"
ALSO CHARLOTTE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th DECEMBER 1923
AGED 79 YEARS
"At Rest"

MARTIN, William, died 1897, Labourer, 1891 Census

MARSH see STEVENS

54. HEADSTONE

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EMMA WIFE OF
WILLIAM THOMAS MITCHELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th DAY OF JANUARY 1854
AGED 25 YEARS
"Thrice Blessed Bliss,
To my husband and children dear,
My Salvation they have not to fear,
Jesus supported me in the night of death,
And enabled me to lisp his name,
With my latest breath"

MITCHELL, William, wife, Emma, buried here, he was a Waterman, 1851 Census

MOON see STYANT

55. CWGC HEADSTONE

6340685 PRIVATE
A. T. NEWMAN
THE BUFFS
20th NOVEMBER 1940 AGE 27
"God saw the rugged pathway
was getting hard to climb,
so he gently whispered
Peace shall be Thine"

56. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY OF
ADELAIDE NORRIS
WHO DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1894
AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO OF HENRY NORRIS
HER DEVOTED HUSBAND
WHO DIED 23rd DECEMBER 1931
AGED 84 YEARS
AND OF
ARTHUR THOMAS NORRIS
THEIR BELOVED SON
WHO DIED 27th JANUARY 1901
AGED 27 YEARS
"In Thy presence is Fullness of Joy"

HENRY NORRIS - P.P.R. INDEX
Of the Homestead, (Carrier) Administration to Ernest Henry Norris, Labourer and Sarah Ann Norris, wife of Ernest. Effects: £518 19s 3d

57. HEADSTONE, LARGE PLOT

IN MEMORY
OF
JOHN PEARCE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 2nd OF OCTOBER 1869
AGED 65 YEARS
"[ ] flesh shall rest in Hope"
ALSO
THOMAS HI[LLAS]
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 5th OF JANUARY 1837
AGED 13 MONTHS
ALSO
ANNA MARTIN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th OF JULY 1845
AGED 11 YEARS
ALSO
MARRIANE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th OF OCTOBER 1877
AGED [76] YEARS

JOHN PEARCE - P.P.R. INDEX
Farmer, at Starkey's. Administration to Mary Ann, widow and Alfred John Hillas Pearce, Farmer, son. Effects under £4,000

58. CWGC HEADSTONE

39584 PRIVATE
H. T. PENTECOST
DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT
21st NOVEMBER 1918

59. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANNIE MARIA PERKINS
WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 14th 1905
AGED 20 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"
ALSO
ANN ELIZABETH COLEMAN
WHO DIED MARCH 10th 1916
AGED 62 YEARS
"She has gone, the one we loved so dear,
To her Eternal Rest,
She's gone to Heaven, we have no fear,
And is forever Blest"
JOHN COLEMAN
DIED APRIL 12th 1929
AGED 82 YEARS
"Always cheerful, always kind,
A beautiful memory left behind"

60. GRANITE HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JAMES PETERS
BORN MAY 22nd 1831
DIED MAY 16th 1905
"Come unto me ye weary and I will give you rest"
ALSO MARTHA FRANCES PETERS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED FEBY. 3rd 1917 AGED 81 YEARS

PETERS, James, Retired Publican, (Forresters' Arms), 1901 Census0.112

JAMES PETERS - P.P.R. INDEX
Of Raven's Cottage, Raven's Knowle. Administration to Frederick Ralph Peters, Jeweller and F. F. Smith, Solicitor (in Rochester). Effects: £3,193 4s

PETERS see CRAMPHORN

RUMSLEY see STYANT

SANKEY see HUTCHENSON

61. CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE

IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
DAVID SCANNELL
WHO DIED OCTOBER 13th 1869
AGED 48 YEARS
THIS STONE IS ERECTED
BY HIS LOVING WIFE
AND FRIENDS
"Thy Will be Done"

62. PEDESTALS, FALLEN CROSS, CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
JOHN SCANNELL
WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1890
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO HAZEL GEORGE
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JUNE 22nd 1905
AGED 19 YEARS

SCANNELL, John, died 1890, Cooper, 1881 Census

63. HEADSTONE AND FOOTSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WALTER SMITH
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 4th 1908
AGED 38 YEARS
HENRY SMITH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JAN. 14th 1920
AGED 84 YEARS
ELLEN SMITH
WHO DIED DECEMBER 24th 1927
AGED 90 YEARS

64. SMALL TABLET AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
KATE IRONS SMITH
DIED JUNE 28th 1909
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO OF
WILLIAM SMITH
DIED APRIL 22nd 1914
AGED 53 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace"

South curb
ALSO OF WILLIAM ARTHUR SMITH DIED AT SEATTLE, U.S.A. FEB. 3rd 1910 AGED 31 YEARS

North curb
ALSO OF THOMAS SMITH WHO DIED JAN. 23rd 1923 AGED 43 YEARS

65. HEADSTONE

IN
MEMORY OF
ISAAC STEVENS
LIME BURNER FOR 26 YEARS
ON THE WORKS
OF THE WOULDHAM CEMENT COMPANY
HE DIED FROM THE EFFECTS OF AN ACCIDENT
JULY 17th 1870 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO HIS SON
JOHN STEVENS
WHO MET WITH SUDDEN DEATH
NOVEMBER 3rd 1858 AGED 16 YEARS
"Prepare to meet thy God"
PHILIDELPHIA STEVENS
DIED AUGUST 10th 189[ ]
AGED 79 YEARS
BETTY MONICA BENNETT
DIED NOVEMBER 20th [ ]
AGED 2 YEARS

STEVENS, Isaac, died 1900, Lime Works Labourer, 1891 Census

"CATHAM OBSERVER" FATAL ACCIDENT AT WOULDHAM CEMENT WORKS
An inquest on the body of Isaac Stevens was held at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Chatham, (sic) on Wednesday, before W. Bell, Esq., deputy coroner for the City of Rochester, and a respectable jury, Mr A. Lester being foreman.
   Stephen Stevens, of Wouldham, deposed he was employed on the cement works at that place, and that his father was also employed there. His age was 60. Last saw him alive last Tuesday week, directly he was run over by the train. He had been got up when witness saw him , and he had his thoughts about him, and complained only of his shoulder being hurt. He was between the rails and stepped on the line on which the lime trucks were coming, when before he had time to say "oh", he was run over. Between the lines was not the proper place for him, as there was a footpath. He blamed no one. He was of opinion that the trucks were on the rubbish line when he stepped on the lime line and was run over. He had worked there 20 years.
   To a juryman : If he had remained on the 8 foot 10 inch road between the lines he would not have been hurt even if two trains had been passing.
   John Langford deposed that the wagons hit deceased across the back, and that they knocked him between the the rails. The trucks were going between 8 and 10 miles, the usual speed.
   Thomas Harod, the break-man (sic), deposed that from time he started he did not see deceased until after he was run over. If he had seen him he could not have stopped the wagons in a shorter distance than 20 yards. Was quite sober then. Stopped the wagons as soon as he could.
   William Foyer?, foreman of the works, deposed that no one had any business to walk between the lines, but to remain there when two trains passed, one would be safe enough. This was the first accident that had happened on that line. By the break (sic) the rate of speed can be regulated.
   Deceased was brought at once to the Hospital, Mr William P. Adams, house surgeon, deposed deceased had an extensive lacerated wound on the forehead, and severe contusions of the shoulder and back, and right arm, one of the bones of the hand being broken.
   Erysipelas * supervened and he died on Sunday night.
   Verdict in accordance with the evidence. Mr Arnold, solicitor, watched the proceedings on behalf of the Cement Works Company.
   * Also known as St. Anthony's Fire. Inflammation of the skin, generally of the subcutaneous areolar tissue, accompanied by fever. The affected part is dark red, hot, painful and swollen.

66. HEADSTONE

IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF
ISAAC STEVENS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
7th APRIL 1900
AGED 52 YEARS
ALSO ELLEN STEVENS
WHO DIED 5th FEB. 1931
AGED 84 YEARS
"Life's work well done, now
comes rest"

67. HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH STEVENS
WHO PASSED AWAY 6th JULY 1912
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO OF FREDERICK
THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF
CHARLES & EMMA MARSH
AND NEPHEW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 4th APRIL 1907
AGED 9½ YEARS

68. CWGC HEADSTONE

T/1041848 DRIVER
T. E. STEVENS
ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS
16th MAY 1944 AGED 43
"Though you are so far away,
We think of you,
Night and day"
MIN AND CHILDREN

STEVENS see BRIDGES

69. GRANITE HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
CLARA STYANT
DIED FEBRUARY 4th 1915
AGED 90 YEARS
AND
HARRIETT RUMSLEY
DIED NOVEMBER 14th 1915
AGED 90 YEARS
LIFELONG FRIENDS LAID TO REST AFTER
A BRIEF SEPARATION
JOHN MOON
DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1917
AGED 73 YEARS
AND HIS BELOVED WIFE
CAROLINE MOON
DIED FEB. 14th 1921
AGED 75 YEARS
"In Christ shall all be made alive"

CLARA STYANT - P.P.R. INDEX
A Spinster. Licensed Victualler of the "Dog and Partridge" Beer House. Administration to Caroline Moon, wife of John Moon. Effects: £1, 115 9s

MOON, John, Cement Labourer, 1911 Census

70. HEADSTONE

TIPPIN HEADSTONES

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. SUSANNA TIPPIN WIFE OF
MR. THOMAS TIPPIN
OF ST. MARGARET'S, ROCHESTER WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 2nd ? OF DECEMBER 1829
AGED 48 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE ONE SON AND TWO DAUGHTERS
VIZ. WILLIAM, SUSANNA AND MARY DEE
"Here lies interred the partner of my life,
A kindly mother and affectionate wife,
Great although the loss [ ] happy [ ]
Her happy ? Spirit at the Saviour's [ ]"

71. HEADSTONE, LEANING TOWARDS TOWER

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS TIPPIN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 6th OF SEPTEMBER 1857
AGED 78 YEARS

TIPPEN, Thomas, died 1857, Maltster, Pigot's Directory1832, Bagshaw's Directory 1847

THOMAS TIPPIN - P.C.C. WILL
Will dated 11th March 1857. Gentleman of King Street, Troy Town, Rochester.
   To executors and trustees, Henry Coulter of Chatham, Brewer's Clerk and Thomas Anderson of Troy Town, Draper, £4,000 Bank of England Stock and any other stock he has at time of death, upon trust. The interest on £2,000 of the above stock to his son William for life. After William's death, the £2,000 will be shared equally among William's children.
   Interest on £1,000 of the same stock, to his daughter Mary Dee, wife of Henry Coulter, for life. If Henry survives Mary he is to have the interest for life. After his death, (if he is the survivor), the £1,000 to be shared equally among his children.
   The remaining £1,000 stock to be shared equally among the testator's grandchildren, Dalinda Clara Coulter, Susannah Coulter, Thomas Tippin, Frederick James and William Algernon Coulter, at 21 years of age.
   To his trustees, all his property in King Street, Rochester, (43 and 44), occupied by himself and Mrs Mills, widow; also his house in Union Street, Rochester, occupied by Thomas Anderson, also house and farm at Sonning, Oxfordshire, occupied by John Wickenden, upon trust, for lifetime of his son William Tippin. Trustees to keep properties in good repair and insured. They are to pay residue income from these properties to son William Tippin, for life.
   After William's death, the properties go to Henry Coulter and his heirs, forever.
   His property at Frindsbury, occupied by [      ] Anderson, five cottages at Wouldham and six cottages at Milton, next Sittingbourne, also to Henry Coulter and his heirs, subject to payment, from the six cottages, of an annuity of £20 to Mary Jane French for 10 years after testator's death. To Mrs Susannah Fullager of Eastchurch, £100; to his housekeeper, Mary Bartholomew, £200, she also has the bedstead, carpets, chairs, linen and furniture in her chamber. To Thomas Anderson, as a token of respect for his service as executor and trustee, 19 guineas.
   The mortgage sum of £150, now lent to Mrs Moseley, on deposit of her deeds as security, if unpaid at testator's death, to be shared equally between his son William and son in law Henry Coulter. Residue, real and personal, also of Henry Coulter.
   Witnesses: George Acworth, Solicitor, Rochester and Alfred Morgan, his Clerk.
   Proved 10th October 1857.

TIPPIN see WILES

72. HEADSTONE

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ANN MARIA WAKELING
WHO DIED APRIL 25th 1883
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN WAKELING
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED JANUARY 11th 1900
AGED 73 YEARS
"Father in thy gracious keeping,
Leave we now thy servants sleeping"

73. SMALL PEDESTAL AND ANGEL

IN
SWEETEST MEMORY OF
OUR DARLING CHILD
HAZEL WALLIS
TAKEN INTO GOD'S KEEPING
30th APRIL 1928
AGED 2 YEARS
"Suffer little children to
come unto me"

74. SMALL CRUCIFORM HEADSTONE AND CURBS

IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
CHRISTOPHER WEBB
DIED DECEMBER 25th 1898 ?
AGED 6 YEARS
"Peace, Perfect Peace our
future [ ] unknown"

75. HEADSTONE, LARGE CURBED PLOT

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
GEORGE FREDERICK WEST
WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 9th 1918
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO FREDERICK WILLIAM
2nd SON OF THE ABOVE
1st ?[                                   ]
KILLED IN ACT[ION] [             ] 1916
AGED 28 [YEARS]
ALSO [                              ]
ELDEST [                           ]
PASSED[                           ]
[                                         ]
[                                        ]
GE[ORGE FREDERICK WEST ?]
[                                          ]
[                    ]

WEST, George, Plate Layer in Lime Works, 1911 Census

WHIBLEY see WICKHAM

76. TWO HEADSTONES IN LARGE PLOT

South Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS WICKHAM
OF MAIDSTONE
WHO DIED MAY 1st 1822 AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS STROUD
SON OF THE ABOVE BORN SEPT. 21st 1814
DIED NOVEMBER THE 28th 1819
ALSO FRANCES WHIBLEY
RELICT OF DAVID WHIBLEY AND
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS WICKHAM
WHO DIED APRIL 29th 1820 AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO MARY WHIBLEY
WHO DIED 20th SEPTEMBER 1847
aged 42 years

North Headstone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF
MR. HUMPHREY WICKHAM
OF CHATHAM WHO DIED AUGUST 23rd 1822
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1816 AGED3 YEARS
ALSO FRIEND SON OF
HUMPHREY & SARAH WICKHAM
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 14th 1826
AGED 11 MONTHS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
HUMPHREY & SARAH WICKHAM
WHO DIED 29th DECEMBER 1829
AGED 6 WEEKS
ALSO LUCY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
HUMPHREY & SARAH WICKHAM
WHO DIED THE 2nd JANUARY 1832
AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
HUMPHREY WICKHAM
WHO DIED THE 2nd OF DECEMBER 1863
AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE NAMED
HUMPHREY WICKHAM
WHO DIED THE [ ] MARCH 1870
AGED [77] YEARS

WICKHAM, Humphrey, of Maidstone Road, Rochester, Proprietor of Houses, 1861 Census

THOMAS WICKHAM - P.C.C. WILL
Thomas Wickham of Maidstone, Secretary of the Kent Fire Insurance Office, Maidstone.
   Will dated 1st December 1819.
   All of his estate to wife Sarah, forever. Brother Edward Wickham and brother in law, Thomas Stroud, are executors.
   Witnesses: Thomas Wells, Stanton Collins and H Wickham.
   Proved 17th August 1822. Power reserved to Thomas Stroud.

EDWARD WILLIAM WICKHAM - P.C.C. WILL
Edward Wickham of Chatham.
   Will dated 22nd May 1832.
   All of his estate to his father Edward Wickham, who is also his executor.
   Witnesses: A Robertson, Sarah Gibbs and Elizabeth Willingham.
   Proved July 1845 ( 13 years after death).

EDWARD WICKHAM - P.C.C WILL
Edward Wickham, Gentleman of Rochester.
   Will dated 3rd July 1852.
   All household contents in his house at his death, except his bookcase and books, to his wife Hester; she also gets £100.
   To his brother Humphrey Wickham, Gentleman of Rochester, £100 and £20 for mourning and a ring. To Richard Winch, Wine Merchant of Rochester, 19 guineas. To son Arthur his bookcase and books.
   His three houses in Brougham Place, near the turnpike on New Road, Chatham, occupied by [        ] Williamson, [       ] Akers and [       ] Rain, to his wife Hester forever.
    Also to wife Hester an annuity of £100 for life. This annuity from a rent charge on Bramblefield Farm in Milton, near Sittingbourne, late occupied by Alfred Torson?, now occupied by Mr Tannay; also on his house in Gibraltar Place, Chatham, near the Gibraltar Inn, occupied by Mr Brock.
   To his trustees his shares in the Kent Fire and Life Insurance Company, in trust for son Arthur.
   His properties and residue not already bequeathed, to trustees Richard Winch, daughter Susanna Wickham and son in law Henry Loyalty Peake, Assistant Master Shipwright, Devonport Dockyard, upon trust. The residue of his personal estate to be sold and divided into four equal parts. One part for daughter Amelia, wife of Henry Loyalty Peake, one part for daughter Emma Wickham, one part for daughter Susanna Wickham. The remaining quarter to be invested, in trust, for son Arthur and interest to be used towards his maintenance and education until he is 21.
   Witnesses: Thomas Hills, Solicitor, Chatham and George Marks?, his Clerk.
   Proved 15th May 1855.

HUMPHREY WICKHAM - P.P.R INDEX
Of 3 Morden Terrace, Rochester.
   Administration to Humphrey Wickham of Strood, Gentleman, (Solicitor), William Wickham of New Cross Road, Deptford, Chemist, sons and Mary Bowles, widow of 3 Morden Terrace, daughter, the surviving executors. Effects: under £1,000.

77. HEADSTONE

IN MEMORY
OF
SUSANNA WILES
DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS & SUSANNA TIPPIN
OF ST. MARGARET'S, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 16th OF APRIL 1841
AGED 32 YEARS
[Eroded Verses]

WAR MEMORIAL

78. Lych Gate built from ragstone, oak & peg tiled roof.

LYCH GATE
UNVEILED IN 1920, AS A MEMORIAL TO THE GREAT WAR DEAD OF WOULDHAM;
THE DEAD OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR ARE ALSO REMEMBERED HERE

South Inner Side
THIS LYCH GATE
IS ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY
OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY
DURING THE GREAT WAR
1914 – 1918

MARBLE PLAQUE

ANDERSON H.
BAILEY W.
BELL J.
BLACKMAN G.E.BLACKMAN T.
BRIDGES S.J.
BURGESS C.
BURGESS H.
BURGESS L.
CHANTLER A.
COLES J.W.
DURRANT A.Continues on opposite wall
DYER F.
FEAVER F.J.
GILL F.
GIRLING E.J.
HASSAM D.C.
HUXSTEP J.
HUCKSTEP G.A.
JONES E.J.
KEMP E.
KEMPSTER W.KNIGHT T.
KNIGHT W.
LEE J.E.
LONGHURST A.
LUCKEYY B.
MANKLOW A.
NORRIS G.
OSBORN E.
PENTECOST H.
ROBERTS H.ROBERTSON E.
SIBURN H.
SMITH G.
STARKIE J.
STEVENS E.
STEVENS F.
STEVENS J.
WEST F.M.
WISDOM W.

Smaller plaque beneath

IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF
THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE
SECOND WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945

BAILEY W.
DURRANT A.
EFFORD P.
FAIRBRASS K.J.
HOMEWOOD J.E.NEWMAN A.
NORRIS J. D.S.M.
SMITH J.A.
STEVENS T.
TESTER D.L.

FEAVER, Frederick, died 1918, Baker's assistant at East Malling ?, 1911 census

INTERIOR

79. WHITE MARBLE PLAQUE, HIGH ON NORTH CHANCEL WALL

NEAR THE EAST ANGLE OF THE TOWER
A RECUMBENT STONE CROSS MARKS THE SPOT IN THE CHURCHYARD
WHERE ARE DEPOSITED THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
MARY ELIZABETH BARKER
SHE WAS THE DEAR, LOVED AND HONOURED WIFE OF
THE REVD. ALLEYNE HIGGS BARKER M.A.
RECTOR OF THIS PARISH, AND DAUGHTER OF
THE REVD. THOMAS H. GALE, VICAR OF MILTON IN THE COUNTY OF WILTS.
SHE DIED JUNE 8th 1839 AGED 26 YEARS
THE DEEP ANGUISH THIS EARLY SEPARATION HAS INFLICTED
IS SOOTHED BY THE CERTAIN HOPE THAT SHE WAS A
VESSELL UNTO HONOUR SANCTIFIED AND MEET FOR THE MASTER'S USE
PREPARED UNTO EVERY GOOD WORK
THAT THROUGH THE MERITS OF HER SAVIOUR, HER SOUL NOW ENJOYS
A FORETASTE OF AN ETERNITY OF HAPPINESS
"Blessed are the Pure in Heart for they shall see God"

80. WALL MONUMENT WITH TWO PRAYING FIGURES

BEWLEY MONUMENT, LADY CHAPEL

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF WILLIAM BEWLEY,
GENTLEMAN, THE SECUNDE SONNE OF NICHOLAS
BEWLEY, GENTLEMAN, WHO MARRIED ANNE, THE
DAUGHTER OF BARNARDE RANDOLPH, GENTLEMAN,
WHO DEPARTED THIS WORLD THE 23rd OF
DECEMBER 1613 IN THE HOAPES OF A JOYFULL
RESURRECTION. ANNE, HIS WIFE IN THE
REMEMBRANCE OF HER DEAR HUSBAND CAUSED
THIS SMALL MONUMENT TO BE HERE SET UP

81. BLACK LEDGER MIDDLE OF CHANCEL FLOOR

BENEATH THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF EDWARD BROWNE
WHO DIED OCT. 9th 1806 AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO THE REMAINS OF FOUR CHILDREN
OF SAMUEL AND ELIZABETH BROWNE
WHO DIED IN INFANCY
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THIS STONE
ARE THE REMAINS OF
THE REV. SAMUEL BROWNE A.M.
ALMOST FORTY YEARS RECTOR OF THIS PARISH
HE DIED MAY 11th 1831
IN HIS 68 th YEAR
ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE REV. S. BROWNE
DIED MARCH 16th 1816
AGED 49 YEARS
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NAMED
SAMUEL AND ELIZABETH BROWNE
DIED THE 4th OF OCTOBER 1813 AGED 17 YEARS
JAMES SON OF THE SAME DIED THE 10th OF MAY 1822
AGED 12 YEARS
HARRIET DAUGHTER OF THE SAME DIED THE 1st OF AUGUST
1838 AGED 30 YEARS

82. LEDGER ON FLOOR OF NORTH CHAPEL

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF
PETER COURTHOP
SON OF MR. GEORGE COURTHOP
OF THIS PARISH HE DIED
MAY THE 19th 1746 AGED 21
YEARS
IN MEMORY OF MR.
WILLM. HOW OF RINGS
(HILL ) IN ST. MARGARET'S HE DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 23rd OF SEPT. 1761
AGED 50 YEARS
LEFT ELIZABETH HIS WIFE AND BY HER
4 SONS AND TWO DAUGHTERS
ALSO HERE LIETH ELIZ.
WIFE OF THE SAID MR. WILLIAM
HOW SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 28th 1762 AGED [4]9 ? YEARS
LIKEWISE THE ABOVE MR.
GEORGE COURTHOP DEPARTED
[THIS] LIFE THE 2nd OF MAY 1781
AGED 81 YEARS

GEORGE COURTHOP - P.C.C. WILL
Will dated 8th March 1781
George Courthop was a Yeoman Farmer.
   To granddaughter, Elizabeth Green wife of Thomas Green of Milton (near Gravesend), Victualler, £100. His leasehold property in Rochester High Street, held from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, for term of remaining years, to his great grand daughter, Elizabeth Courthop How, daughter of his grandson, Francis How. His property in Snodland, occupied by Thomas Jeffery, Butcher, to Elizabeth Courthop How, Judith How, George How and Francis How, equally shared, for ever.
   All other property and land in Halling, mortgaged to him by John Steward and others as a security for the sum of £300, and interest due to him to great grandchildren, Elizabeth Courthop How, Judith How, George How and Francis How, equally shared.
   To grandson William How,£200, if William dies before he gets legacy, the the £200 to his How great grandchildren at 21. Until they are 21, the interest to go towards their education and maintenance.
   All his property in Portsea or elsewhere in the county of Southampton, to grandson, George How, for ever. Residue of real and personal estate, after usual costs, to grandsons, George and Francis How, equally shared, for ever. The latter two are executors.
   Signs will with a mark.
   Witnesses: William Twopenny, Mary Sharp and Thomas Godlyman
Codicil
   Grandson, James How is now indebted to testator, in the sum of £84; testator has a promissory note dated 21st June 1780. He is releasing James from this debt and orders promissory note to be returned to James.
Signs with a mark.
   Witnesses: William Twopenny, Jnr., Mary Sharp and Thomas Godlyman
   Proved 23rd October 1782

CLIFTON see MONOX

83. LEDGER ON FLOOR, SOUTH AISLE

THE HONOURABLE
FRANCIS DE GREY

84. WHITE AND BLACK MARBLE PLAQUE ON WALL ABOVE LATTER

NEAR THIS PLACE
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
THE HON. FRANCIS DE GREY
YOUNGEST SON OF THOMAS, FOURTH LORD WALSINGHAM
WHO WAS ACCIDENTLY DROWNED
WHILST ENDEAVOURING TO SWIM TO A BOAT
IN THE RIVER MEDWAY
HE WAS BORN ON THE 12th OF FEBRUARY 1815
AND DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 25th OF APRIL 1836

The Times, 29th April 1836On Tuesday last, an inquest was held by Mr Thomas Patten, Coroner for Rochester, at the Guildhall of that city, on the body of the Hon. Francis de Grey, who came by his death on the preceding day under the following circumstances.
   Alleyne Higgs Barker, of the parish of Wouldham, being sworn said, I am Rector of the parish of Wouldham. On Monday morning last, about a quarter past 9, I was in my garden fronting the river, the deceased was standing down on the hard leading to my boat. We had just before pushed the boat off which had been aground, and I had returned into the garden. I was preparing to come into breakfast. We were going to use the boat in the afternoon, and as the tide was going down, we pushed her off to keep her afloat. I saw the deceased in the act of pushing the boat off again with considerable violence, which drove the boat in a straight direction into the river some yards. Then observed that the anchor did not hold the boat, the force of the tide being too great.
   I then said to the deceased, "she is adrift now, but never mind". He said, "I must swim after her". I begged him not, and said, "pray don't go, besides you have your watch in your pocket". He said, "No. I have not". And immediately jumped into the river and struck out. I observed the deceased to labour very much and appeared frightened. He shot astern of the boat, and the tide carried him faster than the boat. He struck out about five or six strokes rapidly, evidently like a person much alarmed. He tried to stem the tide and reach the boat; he then turned around and said, (but I will not be positive as to the exact words), I think they were, "I drowning", or "I shall be drowned". I endeavoured to encourage the deceased to keep up. I immediately ran round from the front of the river to the back of the house, where I knew were some kegs. I took one of them in my hand, and ran to a part of the river to which I supposed the deceased would have drifted. On arriving there I saw him struggling. I called out to him to come on shore, fearing he might be attempting to get into the boat; he then in struggling turned upon his back, and his cap came off; he was then about 15 yards from the shore. I took off my coat and waistcoat, and with the keg, to which a sling was attached, in my hand, plunged into the river, having one hand through the sling; in the exertion of swimming, the sling broke, I turned to recover the keg, on reaching it I found in consequence of the sling having broken, it was of no service, there being nothing to hold it by. I then let go the keg, and swam out without it to within a yard or two, where I saw the deceased. I was then exhausted, and found myself sinking, I turned round, and with difficulty reached the shore.
   During the time I was in the water, the deceased disappeared from the surface. I once saw a motion in the water, which I conclude proceeded from a struggle of the deceased. I then ran and procured a boat-hook, took it and got into a boat at a short distance, and repaired to the spot to endeavour to recover the body. I continued my endeavours for about three quarters of an hour without success. I then proceeded to Rochester to obtain the drags; also for a medical man to be in attendance.
   By the Coroner---- The deceased was my pupil, about 21 years of age, I had never seen the deceased in the river before; but he had told me more than once that he could swim across it at any place; and from a conversation I had with him I inferred he was a good swimmer.
   By a juror---- He was completely dressed when he went into the water.
   Richard Bannar, of Rochester bargeman, being sworn, said yesterday, between 10 and 11 o'clock in the morning I was aboard my barge in the river Medway, near Bewley's Cliff, when an application was made to my master for creepers, and at his request I went in my boat down the river to near Wouldham, where I understood a body had sunk. I enquired of some persons where the body had been last seen, and on the spot being pointed out, I put my boat-hook over, then after proceeding about 20 yards, I felt the body. I hauled up my boat-hook, and found it had caught the deceased by the collar of the coat; he appeared quite dead and motionless. We got him into the boat, and procured a hurdle gate, placed him on it, and conveyed him to Mr Barker's house. I assisted in carrying him upstairs, he was undressed, and placed on a folding board on the bed.
   The Coroner then recapitulated the evidence, and the Jury immediately returned a verdict of "Accidentally drowned".
   The deceased, who was a son of Lord Walsingham, was a tall, handsome young man, and had only taken up his abode at Wouldham a fortnight or three weeks previous to the above melancholy occurrence.

85. SMALL LEDGER, FLOOR OF CHANCEL

HIC S[IRUS?] EST
HERE LIES
THE BODY OF THE REV.
MR. ANTH. DENNIS
WHO WAS FOR THE SPACE
OF 47 YEARS RECTOR OF
THIS PARISH HE DIED
JUNE 19th ANNO DOMINI
1775
ETATIS SUAE
83
ALSO THE BODY OF MARY
HIS WIFE SHE DIED
MAY 6th ? ANNO DOMINI
1764
ETATIS SUAE
63

REV. ANTHONY DENNIS - P.C.C. WILL
Of Leybourne; will dated 18th December 1771.
   Residue of his estate, after costs of funeral, etc., to Rev. James Thurston, Vicar of Ryarsh and Rev. Richard Husband of Town Malling (his good friends), upon trust.
   They are to sell household goods, etc. and called in money owed, and invest in government stock. From time to time they are to pay interest to his daughter, Jane Rowley for her lifetime.
   After her death, upon trust, for benefit of his grandson, James Chapman, for ever. Until he is 21, the interest to go towards his education and maintenance; if he dies pre 21 years, then to testator's next of kin.
   Appoints Rev. Dale Lovett of Town Malling, executor.
   Witnesses: E. Harris and E. Lovett
   Proved 19th August 1775
   Notes in margins, dated 30th July 1812. Will was not administered by executor, who died intestate, so administration granted to John Prall of Rochester, (Solicitor), on behalf of Launcelot Glanville O' Brien, concerning his interest in farm house and land at Chisley at Newington, near Sittingbourne and in Hartlip, which was held on a 1,000 year lease by deceased dating from 18th February 1743.

86. LEDGER, ORIENTATED NORTH – SOUTH, NEAR TOWER DOOR

HERE LIES THE BODY OF
MR. GEORGE GUY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
NOVEMBER 7th 1810
IN THE 65th YEAR OF HIS AGE

87. LEDGER, MIDDLE NAVE AISLE

BENEATH THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED
THE MORTAL REMAINS OF
MAJOR JOHN BLACKBURN HART
LATE OF HIS MAJESTIE'S 95th OR RIFLE REGIMENT
WHO AFTER
A SERIES OF YEARS
HONOURABLY DEVOTED TO THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY
WHOSE CAUSE HE SUPPORTED
AT FERROL,AT MONTE VIDEO,AT LUCO, AT CORUNNA,
VITTORIA,
CUIDAD RODRIGO, BADAJOZ, ST. SEBASTIEN
AND THE PYRENEES
DEPARTED THIS LIFE FOR A BETTER
JULY 30th 1824
AGED 51 YEARS
"MUTI ILLE BONIS FLEBILIS OCCIDIT"

MAJOR JOHN BLACKBURN HART (INTERIOR) - P.C.C. WILL
Of Ashford, Army Major on half pay. Will dated 26th March 1825 (sic)
   To "old and valued friend", Richard Harris Barham, Minor Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral, £100, free of duty. All the rest of his estate to his nephew, William Sankey of Wouldham, who is also sole executor.
   Witnesses: B. Thorpe and J. Thorpe
   Affidavit dated 30th October 1824
   Benjamin Thorpe of Ashford, Gentleman is sworn. He confirms date of will was by mistake, dated 1825 instead of 1824.
   Proved 3rd November 1824
   (William Sankey, Lime Merchant of Mansion House, Wouldham, 1855 Post Office Directory)

88. LEDGER, VERY WORN, NORTH CHAPEL

TO THE MEMORY OF
W[ILL] [H]OW SECOND SON
OF MR. [WILL &] ELIZABETH
HOW DIED MARCH 13th ?
1750 IN THE [ ]9th YEAR OF HIS AGE

WILLIAM HOW (INTERIOR) - CONS. ROCH. WILL
A Yeoman, William How of Rings Hill, St. Margaret's, Rochester, will dated 15th September 1761
   He has made a "handsome provision" for wife Elizabeth by a marriage settlement, he can not make any more provision for her "without doing an injustice to my dear children", but as a token of his love and affection, gives her an additional £20.
   His real estate to his sons, George, Francis, James and William, equally shared, at 21, for ever.
   After debts and funeral costs are paid, residue of money, investments, goods, chattels and personal estate, to all his children, as above and daughters, Elizabeth and Martha How, equally at 21 or day of marriage, if sooner. His wife and father in law, George Courthop to be Guardians of his children, whilst minors or married. Wife, father in law George Courthop and son George are executors.
   Signs with a mark.
   Witnesses: Elizabeth Palmer, William Spong and William Twopenny
   Proved November 1775 (14 years after death). Granted to son George, power reserved to George Courthop, How's widow had died in 1762.
   In 1765 this will seems to have been disputed in Chancery. There are no details on the will. The parties were, Joseph Nash and others (complainants) and Thomas and Martha Fulman, William and Elizabeth Bayley, (How's daughters ?), Cornelius and Ann Kemp, How's sons, represented by George Courthop, (defendants ?)

FRANCIS HOW - CONS. ROCH. WILL
Francis How was a Yeoman Farmer. He appoints his wife, Judith, his brothers, George How and William How, executors and guardians of his children, Elizabeth Courthop How, Judith How, George How, Francis and William How. Executors to have care and custody and to educate and maintain until sons are 21 and daughters until they are 21 or married, if earlier.
   His two brothers are trustees. All his houses, lands and other real estate to his children, for ever, equally shared. His goods, chattels, crops, cattle, farming tackle, money and investments, debts, leases and personal estate, upon trust, to his brothers. They are to carry on farming and grazing business for the lifetime of his wife, or as long as she continues his widow, for her and their children's benefit. His wife and children are to assist on carrying on the business.
   After the death or remarriage of his wife, the trustees to carry on business until all children are 21. Then the trustees are to sell business and personal estate and collect debts owed to business, and transfer residue to his children, equally shared.
   If any of his children think it sensible to part with or put off the business, it will be lawful for his trustees to sell it and trust effects and convert it into money.
   This money to be shared equally amongst his wife (if she is still his widow) and children, after taking out the £50, which he has given to son William, over and above his share of the estate, he being the youngest child .
   If his wife remarries during the time that trust is in operation, then she no longer has any rights to any benefit. Her share will be shared equally amongst his children.
   If trustees think sons are capable of running business, then they can hand business over to sons, after a valuation is first made, the sons are to pay value of business to trustees.
   His grandfather, George Courthop, Yeoman, late of Wouldham, by his will dated 8th March 1781, gave his house in Snodland, occupied by Thomas Jefferys, Butcher, to his great grandchildren, i.e., Francis How's children, equally shared.
   This property is now in a ruinous state and the rent is not sufficient for repairs. By the time all his children are 21, the property will be wholly decayed and of no value. So he decided to sell it and has entered into a contract with John Manley of Snodland, Yeoman, to sell it for £40, which he has received. He has also entered into a penal bond for £100, to pay the £40 to his children at 21; the £40 to be part of his personal estate.
   If any of his children refuse or neglect, (conditions in his will ?) within 30 days, (of his death ?) their legacy is void and their legacy goes to his other children, equally shared.
   Witnesses: Mary Sharp, E.S. Twopenny and Richard Whitehead
   Proved 26th September 1783. Value under £1,000

HOW see COURTHOP

89. LEDGER, CLOSE TO LATTER

ORGAN STAGING OBSCURES MOST DETAILS, MAY BE PETER HOW, 1783?

[                              ] OF
[                            ]OW ?
[                       ] 30th OF
[               ] YEARS
[                         ] HUSBAND
[                       RE]SPECTED
[                    ] DAUGHTERS
[                    ] THE ABOVE
[            ] 3 MONTHS

SUMMARY OF INVENTORY OF FRANCIS HOW, YEOMAN, DATED 29th AUGUST 1783The house contents were appraised by John Reed; the farm by John Batten and George Bowditch.
   The house had at least 7 rooms and was well equipped; including a four poster bed, fixed bath stove, mahogany and cherry wood furniture, plenty of glasswares and crockery, 2 large paintings, coffee mill, cider press and many pewter plates and dishes.
   Value of house contents £81 6s 3d
   The farm contained at least 135 acres. There were 190 sheep, 10 horses, 8 cattle, and 15 pigs.
   It was well stocked with folding gates, 84 in total. In the ground were 10 acres of peas, 26 acres of barley, 8 acres of oats, 31 acres of wheat and 11 acres of hops. 10 acres were seed, crop not specified.
   Value of farm stock, crops and utensils, £916 9s 5d
   The inventory was countersigned by Judith How (widow), and George and William How, (brothers).

90. BLACK BRASS, NORTH WALL OF CHANCEL

MONOX MONUMENT, CHANCEL WALL

MORLEIUS MONOX, FILIUS ROGERI MONOX GENEROSI ET
URSULAE UXORIS EJUS, EXPRAECLARIS CLIFTONORUM ET MORLEIORUM
FAMILIUS ORUDIS, OPTIMAE SPEI JUVNUS, QUI (PRAETER CASTERAE
ANIMI CORPORIS QUE DOTES EXIMIAS)LICET EXTERAS NUNQUAM
VISERAT ORAS, LIVQUAE TAMEN LATINA, ITALICA, GALLICA LOQUI,
ET HISPANICOM ETIAM INTELLIGERE POTERAT, MARBO ACUTO
CORREPTAE, FIRMA FIDE SPIRITUM IN MANUS DOMINI COMMENDONS
EX HAC VITA MILITARI MIGRAVIT 15 DECEMB 1602 AETAT SUAE 23
NON QUAM DIU SED QUAM BENE
LA VITA DEL HUOMO E COME UN
FIORE VAPORE E FUMO
AGIS MEMOIRE DE LA CREATEUS
ES JOURS DE LA JEUNESSE
EN HORA NACO QUIEN CON
BUENA SE Y FAMN NAUERE
HIC QUOQUE JACET MARGARETA FILIA SUPRADICTORUM RE
GERI ET URSULAE, QUARE OBIIT PRIMUS DIE AUGUSTI, ANNOS DOMINI
1597 AETATIS SUAE QUINTO

91. BLACK LEDGER, WEST END NAVE AISLE

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN PROBY, GENT.
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUG. THE 29th 1758 AGED 64 YEARS
LEFT ISSUE TWO SONS & THREE DAUGHTERS
ALSO NEAR THIS PLACE LYETH
TWO OF HIS CHIDREN, HENRY & SARAH
AND ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. ELIZABETH PROBY
THE WIDOW AND RELICT
OF THE ABOVE NAMED JOHN PROBY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 13th DAY
OF AUGUST 1771 AGED 78 YEARS

ELIZABETH PROBY (INTERIOR) - P.C.C. WILL
Of Rochester, widow of John, will dated 28th May 1768.
   She desires to be "buried in my vault in the parish church of Wouldham.... as near my late dear husband, John Proby, as may be". Her friends, John Withers, now or late of Bow Churchyard, Cheapside, Merchant, John Delap of Gravesend, Upholsterer and Edward Watts of Gravesend, Gentleman appointed executors. To each of them £20 for mourning.
   Th? her sister, Jane Comber, widow, £20 for mourning. In case her niece, Ann, wife of Christopher Fullagar of Cliffe, Yeoman, shall become a widow, then in such a case, she will have an annuity of £30, out of testator's personal estate and effects.
   If Ann remarries, the annuity will cease, also to Ann and her husband, £20 for mourning.
   To sister in law [blank] Cox, widow, her late husband's sister, an annuity of £10 for life, sourced as above. Also to sister in law, Cox, £5 for mourning.
   To her servant, Constancy Costen, an annuity of £30 for life, sourced as above; Constancy also gets, £5 for mourning, as will any servants in her service at her death. James Comber can have any clothes she likes, the remainder go to Constancy Costen.
   To her son and daughter in law, Thomas and Elizabeth Garner, (Elizabeth is her late husband's daughter), £20 each for mourning and her husband's pictures.
   To Mr William Mackreth, who is also married to one of her husband's daughters, Jane, £20 for mourning. To her son, Thomas Cosway and his wife, Catherine, also a daughter of her late husband, £20 each for mourning. To Constancy Costen, all the furniture in "my lodging room", furniture and liquor in the cellar and kitchen furniture, (except 8 large pewter dishes, 12 best pewter plates, all blue and white china and all teaspoons.
   Constancy also gets, 6 pairs of sheets, 6 pairs of pillow cases, 6 table cloths, 6 towels, 12 napkins, 2 washing keelers, 2pails and 2 small porringers.
   Rest of linen to Ann Fullagar. Best diamond ring to her friend, Mary wife of John Delap. To godson, Francis Mackreth, son of William and late wife, Jane, £500 at 21 years, in meantime interest from this sum to be used towards his education and maintenance. If Francis dies before he is 21, the £500 shared equally among his siblings, at 21.
   To John Withers, £300, in addition to the £20 already given; to John Delap, £300, as before; to Edward Watts, £100.
   To Robert Newman, her workman or servant at her Parsonage of Gillingham, if he is with her at her death, £100, Newman and his wife will also get £5 each for mourning.
   Her Manor of Upberry and Gillingham Parsonage, with remaining lease, to Christopher Fullagar, until his children are all 21. If Fullagar does not want to live in Gillingham and manage the properties, he is to retain Newman and pay his wages. If he does decide to live in Gillingham, he must give Newman a year's notice and a year's pay.
   Residue to executors, which they are to sell (except securities). Proceeds to be placed in Public Funds at interest, upon trust. They are to pay annuities and for the education, maintence and "placing in the world", all the children of Ann Fullager until they are 21; also to pay bequest to Francis Mackreth or his siblings.
   The will contains a lot of detailed trust conditions.
   Witnesses: William Reed Thomas Allman and Elias Pullen
Codicil dated 29th March 1770
   To William, Elizabeth and Robert, the three children of William Mackreth and his late wife Jane, £100 each at 21. In meantime the £300 to be invested and the interest towards their education and maintenance. To Elizabeth, Thomas and Mary, children of Thomas Cosway and Catherine,£100 each at 21, in meantime as above.
   Witnesses: John Parsons and Edward Fry
   Proved 25th September 1771

RANDOLPHE see BEWLEY

92. LEDGER, NORTH SIDE OF SANCTUARY

SOME OF INSCRIPTION MISSING, RECONSTRUCTED FROM REGISTRUM ROFFENSES, 1769

HIC JACET CORPUS THOMAS STAPLEY
RECTORIS DE WOLDHAM NECON
VICARIS DE BURHAM QUI OBIIT
DIE 30th OCTOBRIS ANNO DOMINI
1689 ET AETATIS SUAE 40

THOMAS STAPLEY - ARCH. ROCH. WILL
Thomas Stapley was Rector of Wouldham.
   To his brother, John Stapley, his seal ring and farm in Maidstone, called Hales? Court, occupied by Daniel Combes, on condition that John pays £50 to his executrix with 3 months after his death, or 2 months after will is proved. If he fails to make this payment, the farm goes to his executrix, for ever. To Thomas Snatt, son of Thomas Snatt of Hunton, (his godson), his silver tankard, marked T. S. on the bottom.
   His wife, Mary Stapley is his sole executor, all goods and chattels go to her, after legacies and funeral costs.
   Witnesses: John Walwyn, Thomas Snatt , Robert Kenward and Mary Kenward
   Proved 13th December 1689

WALSINGHAM see DE GREY

END

Names from gravestones only

Names
ADGATE 1, 2
ALLARD 28
ANDERSON 78
ANDREWS 7

BAILEY 78
BAKER 29, 30, 31
BARKER 32, 79
BEAVIS 8
BELL 78
BELLCHAMBERS 33
BENNETT 65
BEWLEY 80
BIGGS 9
BLACKMAN 78
BLACKBURN 87
BLOOMFIELD 34
BOORMAN 10a
BOURNE 10b
BRIDGES 35, 78
BROWNE 81
BURDEN 36
BURGESS 78
BURKE 11

CARTER 46
CHA[ ? ]AN 12
CHALKLEN 13, 37, 38
CHALONER 15
CHANTLER 78
CHRISFIELD 14
CLIFFORD 17, 39
COLEMAN 59
COLES 78
COOKE 3
COSTEN 23, 24
COURTHOP 82
CRAMPHORN 40
CRAXTON 4
CUNNINGHAM 15
DABNER 41
DE GREY 83, 84
DENNIS 85
DOBSON 31
DURRANT 78
DYER 78

EDMONDS 42
EFFORD 78

FAIRBRASS 78
FEAVER 78
FERRIE 25
FRANKS 4

GALE 79
GERRARD 7
GILL 78
GIRLING 16, 78
GUY 86

HART 43, 87
HARTRIDGE 17
HASSAM 78
HIGHAM 44
HILLAS 57
HOMEWOOD 78
HOW 82, 88, 89
HUCKSTEP 78
HUTCHENSON 45
HUXSTEP 78
IRONS 64
JONES 78
KEMP 46, 78
KEMPSTER 78
KEMSLEY 47
KNIGHT 78

LANGFORD 48, 49
LARKIN 50
LAWRENCE 51
LEE 78
LONGHURST 78
LUCKETT 52
LUCKEYY 78

MANKLOW 78
MARSH 67
MARTIN 53
MILLS 24
MITCHELL 54
MONOX 90
MOON 69
NEWMAN 55, 78
NORRIS 56, 78

OSBORN 78

PEAKE 5
PEARCE 57
PENTECOST 58
PERKINS 59
PETERS 40, 60
PROBY 91
RANDOLPH 80
REEVE 18
ROBERTS 78
ROBERTSON 78

SANKEY 45
SCANNELL 61, 62
SCOTT 25
SIBURN 78
SMITH 63, 64, 78
SPIKESMAN 19, 21b
STAPLEY 92
STARKIE 78
STEVENS 35, 66, 67, 68, 78
STROUD 76
STUART 9
STYANT 69

TAYLOR 26
TESTER 78
THOMPSON 20
TIPPIN 70, 71, 77
TURNER 21a, 21b

WAKELING 72
WALLIS 73
WALSINGHAM 83
WAN[ [ 22
WEBB 74
WEST 75, 78
WHIBLEY 76
WICKHAM 6a, 76
WILES 77
WISDOM 78
WRIGHT 6b