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.

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

1

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

2

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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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   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.

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 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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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)

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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”

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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

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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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  

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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

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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”

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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White Marble Tablet on Black Background, West Wall of Nave

Sacred to the Memory

of

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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.

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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

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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”.

(2 line left blank)

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

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.

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

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

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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.

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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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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.

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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

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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.

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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

       50

175 50

       175

       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

80

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

81

 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

82

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”.

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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