Some Monumental Inscriptions of Plaxtol Church

Some Monumental Inscriptions of Plaxtol Church, noted by Leland L. Duncan (no date when recorded). Typed up by Dawn Weeks. Leland Duncan's pencil sketch plans of location of gravestones in Plaxtol Churchyard.

South west corner
1. William KNOWLES of Old Soar in this Parish Bachelor 17 May 1811 aged 58.

2 Flat in rails Mary Emily MILNER youngest daughter of William Mordaunt Milner died April 3 185(?7) aged 73.

3. Mr William DRUMMOND of this Parish died 25 November 1804 aged 83. Frances Drummond his wife 3 June 1810 aged 78.

4. Hester wife of Edward HUBBART February ye 8 1757 aged 46.

5. Henry HUBBART April ye 9 1712 aged 75.
Along western slip
6. Mary wife of William BECKE of this Parish, Bricklayer, 26 December 1813 aged 65. William Becke 13 March 1820 aged 79. Thomas Becke their son 5 February 1814 aged 46.

6A. Behind 6. In memory of Ann daughter of Richard and Ann RICHARDSON who died ------ 14 1773 ------ aged (under grass).

6B. Little stone on Sextons house:- In memory of Hannah ROGERS died 16 May 1854 aged 45. John her husband 20 May 1878 aged 73.

7. Three footstones (early)  (a) --,     (b)---,    (c) MH

8. Small (Portrait) James HAYES June ye 13 1740 aged 74.

9. William BUSS of this Parish July ye 12 1762 aged 64. Ann his wife 11 February 1763 aged 59. Left issue one son and 4 daughters viz William, Elizabeth, Ann, Mary and Sarah. Also John their son who died an infant.

10. John Wilkins BUSS Land surveyor son of late William and Elizabeth Buss of this Parish 5 April 1831 aged 39. Mary Ann Sutton Buss, sister of above 5 September 1842 aged 49. Sarah their sister 23 October 1855 aged 58.

11. Mr William BUSS of this Parish 16 March 1816 aged 71. Left issue by his wife Elizabeth 3 sons and 3 daughters William, Mary Ann Sutton, John Wilkins, Sarah, Dorothy Mason and Samuel Sutton. Also Elizabeth Buss relict of William Buss 18 December 1844 aged 80. Edward their son died 11 November 1812 aged 17. Mr William Buss son of above William and Elizabeth Buss late of 109 Upper Thames Street London 8 February 1866 aged 75.

12. John GODDEN of this Parish 14 November 1741 aged 71. Katherine ye wife of John Godden of this parish December ye 26 1724 aged 57.
North western triangle
13. Edward STILL son of William and Elizabeth Still of this Parish 9 July 1808 aged 20.

14. Thomas STILL 8 December 1863 aged 75. Mary his wife 9 September 1863 aged 77. Sarah daughter of above 24 September 1848 aged 23.

15. William STILL of this Parish 22 February 1809 aged 57. Elizabeth Still wife of above 3 November 1827 aged 73.

16. Thomas BRIDGDEN of this Parish 29 August 1774 aged 77. Sarah wife of Thomas Brigden June 27 1778 aged (?5)5.

17. John DUTNALL senior late of this Parish 7 May 1752 aged 84. Elizabeth his wife 25 December 1724 aged 58. Left issue 2 sons and 2 daughters John, Edward, Julyan and Francis.

18. John DUTNALL late of this Parish 30 August 1757 aged 57. Ann his wife 30 June 1754 aged 58. Left issue 2 daughters Eleanor and Julian.

19. Mary second wife of John WEBB of this Parish 8 May 1777 aged 74. Also John Webb 20 May 1782 in the 82nd year.

20. Richard WOOD of this Parish Tanner November ye 20 1718 aged 72. Left issue son John Wood.

21. By porch Ann KNOWLES daughter of Richard and Maria Knowles of Roughway in this Parish died 20 April 1814 aged 1 year. Richard Knowles son of above 23 July 1814 aged 10. John their son 29 April 1815 aged 6. Dorothea their daughter died 10 April 1829 aged 8. Louisa their daughter November 9 1830 aged 3 days.

A row of footstones bordering the path opposite the Buss stones (9 and 10)
SB 1855,   MaSB 1842,   JWB 1831,   WB 1816,   EB 1811 (?),   WB 1866.
completes this triangle.

West side of Path to North gate
22. Elizabeth BALDWIN daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Baldwin of this Parish 1 December 1831 aged 81.

23. Thomas BALDWIN son of Mr Thomas and Elizabeth Baldwin of this Parish 8 December 1791 in 47th year.

24. Reuben son of Mr Thomas and Elizabeth BALDWIN of this Parish died 3 June 1787 in 40th year.

25. Hester wife of Richard PACKHAM and daughter of Mr Thomas and Elizabeth BALDWIN of this Parish 29 April 1786 aged 31.

26. Mr Thomas BALDWIN of this Parish 17 January 1770 in 58th year. Mrs Elizabeth Baldwin his wife 25 September 1784 in 70th year. He had issue by his wife Elizabeth daughter of Stephen and Hester CHILMAN of Roughway in this Parish 2 sons and 4 daughters Thomas, Reuben, Elizabeth who died an infant and was buried near this Place, Elizabeth, Hester and Ann.

27. Richard PACKHAM son of Mr William and Ann Packham of this Parish died 30 July 1805 aged 52.

28. Thomas TAYLOR of this Parish 29 July 1820 aged 80. Left issue 2 daughters Elizabeth and Ann.

29. Mrs Ann TAYLOR wife of Thomas Taylor of this Parish 29 December 1835 aged 79.

30. Thomas TAYLOR son of Thomas and Ann Taylor of this Parish 18 August 1807 aged 17.

31. John MARTIN of this Parish 22 July 1855 aged 83. Ann Martin his wife 1 August 1860 aged 83. Leaving issue 4 sons and 4 daughters Elizabeth Francis, John, James, Sarah William and Frances.

32. Left side blank. Right – Here lyeth ye Body of Andrew MUDY – he died September 27 1748 aged 26.

33. Sarah ………. of William -OODIE (MOODIE?) of Hun-(?t)on (Hunton). She died February ye 27 1733 aged 61.

34. John son of William and Martha WOOD of this Parish 23 April 1750 aged 4 years.

35. Richard son of William and Martha WOOD of this Parish 14 April 1750 aged 2 years.

36. Hugh WOOD died January ye 29 1734 aged 52. Jane wife of Hugh Wood September ye 27 1747 aged 57. Also 4 children Hugh, Edward, Jane, Esther.

37. Mary wife of George HODGES of this Parish and daughter of George and Mary PARIS of this Parish yeoman 25 November 1762 aged 26.

38. Altar (?Ann second) wife of Sil-s C---enden of this Parish …………………. child of (?Francis and Ann) BALDWIN …………………………… …………………………. 1763 aged (?47).

39. James TAYLOR of this Parish died – ye 19 1773 aged 39. Issue by Jane his wife 3 sons and 3 daughters John, James, Clement, Mary, Sarah and Jane.

40. Mary daughter of Will and Ann PACKHAM of this Parish 24 November 1778 aged 27.

41. William PACKHAM of this Parish 22 July 1770 aged 44. Ann his wife 26 April 1808 aged 83. Left issue one son and one daughter Richard and Mary.

42. James HOOKHAM of the Parish of Burmondsey (Bermondsey) in Surrey 5 December 1804 aged 26. Margaretta their daughter 5 March 1805 aged 13 months.

43. Jane wife of Thomas MORRIS of this Parish 12 June 1763 aged 22. Also Mary daughter of Thomas ………….. (under ground).

44. Mr Robert STILL of this Parish 12 July 1808 aged 77. Mrs Eleanor Still wife of Mr Robert Still of this Parish 3 May 1801 aged 81.

44B. An old footstone LB (no date)

45. Stephen CHILMAN 22 February 1842 aged 61.
Southern plot
46. William BARTON of this Parish yeoman 16 September 1769 in the (under ground)

47. Broken top John WHEELER late of this Parish 8 November 1757 aged 61. Also Mary his wife and widow of Mr William BARTON deceased. She ……………….. ..aughter of John and …………….. (broken).

48. Broken Martha wife of John FRY died October ye 31 1725 aged 27. She was ye third daughter of John WHEELER late of this Parish.

49. Skull X bones John WHEELER of this Parish November ye 15 1721 aged 69. Mary ye wife of John Wheeler January ye 25 1735 aged 78.

50. Small AB 1729

51. Small MB 1731

52. Portraits. John BUTCHER 6 October 1739 aged 60. Sarah ye wife of John Butcher 1 April 1744 aged 57.

53. William CROWHURST of this Parish son of Peter Crowhurst of Fant (sic) who dyed 15 September 1724 aged 87. Mary his wife daughter of Benjamin HILLS she died 14 October 1715 aged 72. They left surviving 3 sons and 2 daughters Thomas, Robert, Edward, Alice and Elizabeth.

54. Here lyeth ye body of John HUBBLE. He died October ye 12 1740 aged 12 years.

55. Jane ye wife of Richard STEPHENS died October 24 ……………………….. ? circa 1710 (early 18th century) deep under grass…………………….. ………………………………………..

56. Richard STEPHENS late of Shipbourne June 13 1713 aged 50.

57. Altar South side Philip James DE TILLIN (DETILLIN) son of Philip and Sarah De’tillin 2 June 1811 aged 52. Ann De’tillin daughter of said Philip and Sarah De’tillin died 19 May 1816 aged 72. North side: Mrs Sarah BROWN 23 March 1800 aged 83.

58. John STEPHENS Senior December ye 13 1709 aged 54. Also his son John Stephens dyed November ye 26 1707 aged 19.

59. Henry ALCHIN of this Parish 9 April 1777 aged 63. Mary his wife 10 January 1762 aged 48. George son of above 28 March 1773 aged 14. Ann sister to Henry Alchin died 7 May 1773 aged 63.

60. Thomas CHILMAN son of Stephen and Hester Chilman of Roughway in this Parish. December ye 7 1736 in 25th year.

61. Thomas HOOKER 8 May 1767 aged 57.

62. Heare lyeth the Body of John DRAYNER The son of John Drayner who died October the 14 1652.

63. Altar North side: In memory of Elizabeth wife of Philip DETILLIN died 2 November 1721 aged 29. Left issue 3 sons and 2 daughters viz Philip, James, John, Elizabeth and Sarah. South side: Also Thomas BISHOP. He died 17 January 1733 aged 81. Also Elizabeth wife of Thomas Bishop died 29 October 1721 aged 61. East end: Elizabeth daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Detillin 17 December 1722 aged 11 years. West end blank Top: In this Vault lieth interred the Body ?Mary wife of I………. Detillin ……..d 4 aged 6(?6) years ………….April ……………….. aged 71 years. Left issue 1 Son and Daughter Philip and Ann. James Detillin Esquire Lympsfield Surry died December 12 17—aged (?71) years. In Memory of Sarah wife of Philip Detillin who died September 1782 aged 63 years.

64. Small John CURD aged 3 years.

64a. Face: Here lyeth Entomb’d the Body of John TICKELL son of John Tickell of Brentwood in Essex and Catherine his wife the daughter of Colonel George DANVERS who departed this life the 16 day of December 1752 aged 51 years. He married Mary the widow of Richard HALL of London distiller who surviving Erected this Tomb to perpetuate the memory of his honesty and Fidelity for which he was highly Regarded by Th………ison Esquire who he had served……………..…………………………………….(under grass).

65. William WHEELER died November ye 27 1715 aged 61. In memory of whom his disconsolate widow Dorethy Wheeler …………….. ……………………. (under ground).

66. Cross Richard Alexander second son of Maximilian and Matilda DALISON died 27 October 1859 aged 4 years 7 months.

66A. A wood cross. In memory 9 October 1875 with enclosure of bricks.

67. James PEARCH 1 January 1742 in 63rd year. Elizabeth his wife 18 March 1760 in 79th year. Left issue viz Elizabeth and John.

68. Robert PEARCH 20 June 1775 aged 16 years.

69. Here lyeth ye Body of Riginal CRAFT who died December ye 12 1732 aged 34. Here also lyeth ye Body of Elizabeth his wife died October ye 7 1723 aged 28. Also William their son died March ye 1 17-- Left surviving Issue …………. …………..son Leonard.

70. Elizabeth wife of Samuel CARTER of this Parish died June ye 6 1736 (under grass). Left side blank.

71. Nicholas TERRY of this Parish 23 March 173/4 aged 56. Ann his wife August ye 2 1746 aged 72.

72. Jeremiah son of Stephen and Mary CHILMAN 4 October 1779 aged 4. Also William Chilman son of Stephen and Mary Chilman of Roughway 28 January 1811 aged 32.

73. William COPPINGER April ye 20 1729 aged 81. Mary his wife November 11 1737 aged 80.

74. Valentine wife of Robert HUBBLE died 10 March 1762 aged 38. Above Robert Hubble of this Parish 26 July 1776 aged 53.

75. Mary daughter of Robert and Ann HUBBLE 23 April 1778 aged 10 years.

76. Anna ALCHIN 4 June 1847 aged 63.

77. Stephen CHILMAN of Roughway in this Parish 13 April 1787 aged 46. Mary his wife 26 December 1810 aged 67. Left issue 6 sons and 3 daughters Stephen, Thomas, William, John, Jeremiah, Robert, Peggy, Elizabeth and Hannah.

78. Robert HUBBLE of this Parish December 29 1762 aged 82. Mary his wife January 11 1749 aged 56. Left issue 2 sons and one daughter viz Robert, George and Mary.

79. Mary wife of William STONE of West Peckham 2 July 1794 aged 42. Above William Stone 5 August 1798 in 52nd year.

80. Ann wife of John BARTON of Boulthouse in the Parish of Hadlow died 13 January 1803 aged 27.

81. William CLARIDGE late of the Parish of Banbury in Oxfordshire 7 August 1750 aged 28.

82. Robert son of George and Mary HUBBLE of this Parish 23 May 1788 aged 25.

83. Jeremiah son of Stephen and Mary CHILMAN November ye 25 1773 aged 14 days.

84. John FELLOWES Bachelor 13 January 1816 aged 79.

85. John SEAMARK of this Parish June 21 1795 aged 66. Left a wife and 3 children viz Ezekiel, Edward and John. Elizabeth Seamark his wife died 22 April 1811 (under ground).

86. Edward SEAMARK 23 January 1823 aged 66.

87. George FELLOWES of this Parish 15 June 1807 aged 80. Also Charity Fellowes his wife 15 May 1811 aged 77. Also Ann WINTELL daughter of above George and Charity Fellowes died 24 January 1803 aged 29. Left issue one son and two daughters viz George, Mary and Elizabeth.

88. George CRONK of this Parish December 12 1762 aged 72. Sarah his wife 16 May 1732 aged 31.

89. John HOMEWOOD of this Parish 5 March 1790 aged 64.

90. Ephaim COGGER 5 December 171(0 or 9) (I think 0) 61 year.

91. Thomas BURGIS 4 November 1720 in 80th year. Also the body of ……………. …………. (under ground).

92. Thomas son of John and Ann BURGIS 21 July 1730 aged ………. (under ground).

93. Sarah daughter of John and Ann BURGIS 14 December 1758 aged 32.

94. Elizabeth daughter of John and Elizabeth SEAMARK of this Parish 3 January 17-(?9)0 (?27).

95. Rowland LWLLY who died 22 March 17(?2)5/6 aged ?60. Also Frances his wife 28 August 1712 aged 55.

96. Thomas BURGIS 12 January 1724 aged 48. Also Elizabeth his daughter May 13 1722 aged 3. Ann his wife died 11 July 1740 aged 47.

97. Edward BURGIS July ye 31 1740 aged 22.

98. Broken William ASHENDEN late of this Parish 26 March 1756 aged 51. He left issue by Ann his wife one son John.

99. Henry CARTER son of Henry and Mary Carter 15 July 1868 aged 3 years 10 months.

100. Edward STEPHENS September ye 15 1696 (no age). Also Alis Stephens widdow died April ye 21 1702. Richard son of John and Frances Stephens died March the first 1702/3 in ye 19 year. Edward Stephens dyed November 18 1708 aged 21.

101. Nicholas STEPHENS of this Parish 25 October 1743 aged 53.

102. Elizabeth daughter of William and Ann ASHENDEN of this Parish 10 January 1748 aged 14.

103. Herbert PALMER 8 May 1863 aged 11 years and ---. Frances Palmer 20 January 18-- aged 67. William Theophilus Palmer 12 July 18-- aged 81. Louisa ADAMS 17 March 1897 aged 77.
Foot: HP 1863 FP 1873 WTP 1897

104. Altar North side: Mr Reuben BALDWIN of this Parish April ye 1 1743 aged 54. South side: Also Thomas son of William and Hannah Baldwin of Milton near Gravesend who died……… ………………………… (gone).

105. Thomas BALDWIN of this Parish February 16 1734 aged 56. Ann his wife July 26 1744 aged 55. Left issue 2 sons and 4 daughters Thomas, Robert, Ann, Elizabeth, Hester and Hannah.

106. Mrs Elizabeth BALDWIN daughter of Thomas and Ann Baldwin 6 March 1745 aged 23.

107. Mrs Hannah BALDWIN daughter of Thomas and Ann Baldwin of this Parish 8 November 1788in 65th year.

108. Altar South side Hannah BALDWIN daughter of William and Hannah Baldwin of Milton near Gravesend and wife of Mr Robert Baldwin of Broadfield in this Parish by whom she had issue one son and 2 daughters. Thomas and Hannah who died in infancy and were buried near and Hannah who survived her. She died 3 July 1749 in the 41st year. North side: Mr Robert Baldwin of Broadfield of this Parish 14 March 1784 in 69th year. He left surviving by Hannah his wife one daughter Hannah. Mrs Margaret Baldwin wife of the aforesaid Mr Robert Baldwin who died November 9 1807 aged 89. A sincere friend and true Christian.

109 is an old stone c1700 in the BALDWIN enclosure but no inscription now remains.

110. Thomas PACKHAM of this Parish 15 January 1812 aged 66. Elizabeth his wife 18 February 1831 aged 84.

111. Mary wife of Thomas IFELD of this Parish 26 April 1781 aged 51. Also above Thomas Ifeld 2 August 1804 aged 63.

112. Thomas DALTON son of Thomas and Mary Dalton of this Parish 21 May 1816 aged 62.

113. Mary daughter of Thomas and Mary DALTON of this Parish 8 November 1787 aged 22.

114. Mary wife of Thomas DALTON of this Parish 30 March 1778 aged 54. Had issue Thomas, John, Esther and Mary. Thomas Dalton died 23 April 1814 in the 90th year.

115. Left side blank. Right side: Ann wife of Francis MARTIN 18 November 1819 aged 34. Also Mary their daughter died in infancy. Left issue 3 sons and 2 daughters Francis, John, Richard, Elizabeth and Ann.

116. Mr Francis MARTIN of this Parish 21 November 1800 aged 68. Elizabeth his wife 17 March 1818
aged 74. Left issue by Elizabeth his wife daughter of George and Elizabeth JEFFERY 8 children Elizabeth, Ann, James, John, Thomas, Sarah, Mary and Frances.

117. Elizabeth CHILMAN of this Parish 29 January 1807 aged 70.

118. Sarah JUDD wife of Thomas Judd and daughter of William and Jane FRY of this Parish 5 September 1811 aged 52. Left issue 2 sons.

119. Front: Ann daughter of William and Jane FRY 11 March 1783 aged 7. James Fry died 11 May 791 aged 20. William Fry 13 February 1792 aged 26. Back: William Fry of this Parish 28 November 1792 aged 70. Jane Fry his wife 22 April 1816 aged 84. Left issue two sons and five daughters Richard, John, Elizabeth, *Sarah, Jane, Philadelphia and Mary. *see 118

120. Ann wife of William SAKER of this Parish 16 May 1792 aged 65. Also 2 sons of above William and Ann Saker viz William who died 17 September 1771 aged 16 and George died 30 March 1785 aged 24. She left surviving issue John, Thomas, James, Henry, Charles, Ann, Elizabeth and Sarah. The above William Saker 26 December 1795 aged 73.
Map of north western portion

North western yard
121. Obelisk David BEADLE 2 October 1876 aged 80. Clara his wife 23 April 1849 aged 49. Caleb their son 24 November 1858 aged 14.

122. Charles George DOUTON born 5 May 1825 died 24 October 1896.

123. William PULLEY late of Plaxtol 26 September 1872 aged 90. Also (gone) Also Maria Ann Pulley ……………. aged 29. Foot: WP 1872 SP 1851

124. John TWOPENNY 3 June 1873 aged 53.

125. Joseph TWOPENNY of this Parish 7 November 1853 aged 71. Sophia Matilda his wife 25 April 1847 aged 61. Left issue 4 sons and 2 daughters.

126. To children of William and Elizabeth TWOPENNY namely Margaretta died 10 August 1851 aged 9 months William Horace 7 December 1853 aged 1 year 9 months Rose Elizabeth 30 Aug7ust 1856 aged 5 months Annie Rose 12 March 1858 aged 2 years Azor 24 May 1858 aged 1 month Ezra 27 February 1868 aged 11 days.

127. William TWOPENNY born 8 August 1817 died 5 August 1889 Elizabeth Twopenny his wife born 28 April 1824 died 28 January 1894. Lydia Sophia CHESSHIRE daughter of above 4 June 1896 aged 46.

128. Thomas CURRIE the late much respected Foreman of the Roughway and Hampton Paper Mills
died 14 September 1862 aged 42. (A Scot from Lasswade near Edinburgh 2x GreatGrandfather of Jane Joy)

129. William HIDE 22 November 1830 in 49th year. Sophia his wife 19 May 1874 aged 72.

130. Small cross Edith Harriett PARKER 14 October 1870 aged 9. Arthur Grant Parker 21 April 1878 aged 23.

131. Adelaide Augusta SHAW for 10 years mistress of the Plaxtol National School for Girls died 26 February 1857 aged 48.

132. Charles WOOD of this Parish 24 February 1855 aged 40. Leaving Ann his wife and 6 children Charles, William, Fanny, Elizabeth, Julia Ann Caroline and Ellen.

133. William HOOK 25 May 1868 aged 60. Celia Ann his wife 26 August 1868 aged 48. John Hook who departed this life (no date) aged 60. Robert BURROWS father of the above Celia Ann died March 1864 aged 96.

134. Mary wife of William MARTIN of Brook Farm Plaxtol 29 September 1872 aged 53.

135. Thomas FRY 20 November 1861 aged 67. Sarah his wife 1 February 1885 aged 80.

136. Henry BURTENSHAW born 12 October 1833 died 22 December 1872.

137. John JOHNSON 24 April 1886 aged 84. Ellen his wife 10 August 1892 aged 80.

138. Peggy ALLCHIN 5 April 1851 aged 60.

Two in enclosure
139. Martha PITT 30 December 1863 in 103rd year. Amenda Charlotte wife of Jonathan LARKIN of Adam’s Well West Peckham Granddaughter of above 12 January 1874 aged 36. Rebecca wife of late Thomas MARTIN Church House Plaxtol 7 June 1900 aged 69.

140. To Thomas James William Pitt eldest son of Thomas and Mary ABBOTT born 12 May 1833 died 26 February 1857. Above Thomas Abbott 11 June 1860 aged 72. Mary Abbott his wife 21 January 1894 aged 95. On coffin stone in front of above headstone: Also Frederick John Abbott son of above 19 April 1913 aged 79.

141a. Mary wife of William MARTIN of Parish of Ightham 9 January 1846 aged 42. William Martin 13 September 1847 aged 42. Left issue 5 sons and one daughter. Thomas third son of above William and Mary Martin 14 June 1872 aged 38.

141b. Sophia daughter of John and Mary GORHAM of this Parish 10 July 1855 aged 42.

143. John GORHAM of this Place 24 January 1845 aged 83. Mary Gorham his wife 27 March 1845 aged 68. Edward Golding Gorham son of above 27 October 1850 aged 43.

144. Solomon Pearson KNOWLES of this Parish 27 May 1838 aged 39. Mary Ann his wife 28 January 1892 aged 87. John son of above 10 February 1849 aged 20.

145. Low flat granite The Reverend Richard MAYO MA 23 years incumbent of this Parish born 7 September 1799 died 30 April 1864. This stone placed by his brother and sister.

146. Thomas WOOD of Kings Bromley in Staffs late of Plaxtol 21 March 1847 aged 43.

147. Cross in high rails Thomas son of Richard and Maria KNOWLES of Roughway in this Parish 1 August 1847 aged 42. Susannah relict of above Thomas Knowles 14 September 1883 aged 79.

148. Thomas MARTIN 23 November 1847 aged 85. Sarah Martin his wife 17 February 1852 aged 82.

149. Sarah BATT 14 May 1868 in 71st year. Long time I suffered here below but now am free from pain.

150. Stephen son of Thomas and Sarah MARTIN of this Parish 30 May 1842 aged 29. Duteous affectionate form and kind His aged parents comfort and their stay etc. Sharp were his sufferings ere thy (Death) final stroke etc.

151. John MARTIN son of Thomas and Sarah 23 February 1835 aged 27. Also Dorothy Mason Martin relict of above and daughter of William and Elizabeth BUSS of this Parish 29 March 1840 aged 37.

152. William MARTIN of Parish of Wrotham 26 November 1836 in 60th year.

153. John WAGHORN 15 August 1870 aged 83. Also Jane Waghorn his wife 6 July 1869 aged 84. Also of their 4 children Samuel, Jane, Elizabeth and James who died all in the year 1830 on 11 April, 19 April, 3 September and 17 November aged severally 7 6, 22 and 11 years.

154a. 2 stones in a large iron rail James FULL of Winfield Mill in this Parish 19 March 1871 aged 66. Mary FULL his wife 2 November 1878 aged 62. Left issue three sons James Winfield, Alfred and Watkin.

154b The other stone is(?) To sons of James and Mary FULL of the Field Mill in this Parish. Ernest George died 8 September 1856 aged 3 years 8 months. Egbert 28 August 1859 aged 4 months. Thomas Edward 15 April 1869 aged 8 years 8 months.

155. John BALDWIN 6 November 1844 aged 73 after 35 years service as clerk of Plaxtol church. Sarah his wife 14 November 1844 (no age).

156. Thomas …….. sh who depart ……….February ………aged ……(?6-) Also 3 sons ………..viz William ………(gone)………..Edward …….. John ……………. Hannah ………..a Wi …… (?NASH) Footstone TN 1865

157. William GLOVER 7 July 1830 aged 64.

158. Thomas MARTIN of Church House Plaxtol 20 February 1879 aged 79.

159. Sarah wife of Thomas MARTIN of the Bourne Farm in this Parish 20 September 1853 aged 51. Left issue 3 sons and one daughter William, Thomas, Stephen Frank, and Sarah Ann.

158 and 159 are in one curb.

160. Robert MARTIN son of Thomas and Sarah Martin of the Bourne Farm in this Parish 18 May 1848 aged 18. Florence Daisy third child of Frank and Fanny Martin of Plaxtol born 9 April died 29 November 1875.

161. Elizabeth wife of Richard Stevens THOMPSON of Reed House in this Parish 27 May 1867 aged 38. Left issue one daughter Kate born 4 April 1867.

162. Richard Stevens THOMPSON died at Forest Hill 3 August 1897 aged 79 formerly of this place.

163. Sarah wife of Richard Stevens THOMPSON of Ducks Farm in this Parish 21 February 1850 aged 34. Leaving the under-mentioned children who were born as follows: Frederick 6 August 1844, Mary 25 August 1845, Alice 16 February 1847, Charles Dunstan 29 January 1849 and William 9 February 1850. Also of above Mary who died 24 January 1857. Also above Charles Dunstan died at Hay, New South Wales 8 September 1879 aged 30. Also above Alice died 15 April 1922 aged 75.

164. Elizabeth HULL 8 February 1873 aged 42 third daughter of late Charles Hull Esq solicitor of Chiswell Street London.

165. Soloman NEWMAN of Wrotham 13 January 1840 aged 77. Also Mary his wife 17 January 1849 aged 76. Left issue 2 sons and 4 daughters Mary, John, Ann, Elliner, Richard and Maria.

166. Sarah wife of William STURDEY 16 May 1870 aged 72. William Sturdey died 8 September 1877 aged 80.

167. George FARRANT 1 January 1873 aged 70. Rebecca his wife 4 April 1838 aged 28. Also John COLLINS son in law of above 6 March 1867 aged 36.

168. Head in rails covered with brambles and large stones covering vault. Sarah wife of William THOMAS of Basted in this Parish and daughter of late James JOSSELYN of Wakes Coln? Hall, Essex
died – October 1822 aged 46.

169. Thomas YEOWELL 21 October 1821 aged 59. Mary Yeowell his wife 28 April 1826 aged 74. Left issue Thomas and Mary. Also James PEARCH son of above Mary Yeowell. Also Mary Yeowell died 23 May 1831 aged (?45).

170. Sarah wife of Samuel BANFIELD of this Parish 19 September 1821 aged 52. Above Samuel Banfield 20 March 1856 aged 85. Left issue 3 sons and 2 daughters Benjamin, John, Samuel, Anne and Rimme (sic). Albert son of Benjamin and Mary Ann Banfield died 28 May 1830 aged 9 months.

171. Martin MASTERS died 30 December 1819 aged 80. Betty Masters his wife 6 January 1827 aged 78. Dorothea Masters daughter of above 23 March 1862 aged 79.

172. George ROOTS 12 February 1825 aged 64.

173. Stephen MARTIN of Allens in this Parish 14 June 1874 aged 36. Sarah his wife 31 December 1912 aged 78. Mildred daughter of above born 27 December 1866 died 17 June 1870.

174. Mary PATCH of Sheet Hill in this Parish 22 February 1874 aged 79.
Corner east of south porch (small plan)
175. Richard KNOWLES son of John and Eleanor Knowles of this Parish 16 February 1815 aged 22.

176. Mr William BROAD of Calais Court in the Parish of Ryarsh 25 November 1774 aged 77. Mary wife of above 25 November 1804 aged 94. He left issue by Mary his wife 3 children viz Mary, Frances and Hester. Also interred near eight of their children: John died 14 March 1758 aged 14 years, Sarah 11 March 1750 aged 13, William 14 March1750 aged 11, Henry 14 March 1750 aged 10, Elizabeth died 22 March 1750 aged 7, Margarett died 11 March 1750 aged 6, Hester 14 March 1750 aged 3, Ann 7 July 1746 aged 1 month.

177. Dorothy wife of John MITCHELL of East Malling 15 March 1753 aged ?77 (broken away). A piece of stone no inscription a portion of a stone with 3 Ds and an H "scribled" on it.

178. Jeremiah CHILMAN late of Shipborne son of Stephen and Ann Chilman of Roughway 23 March 1785 in 41st year. next to it is a long coffin stone with a low head. SC * HC

179. Richard DORMER senior of Roughway April ye 12 1736 aged 72. Ann his wife August ye 3 1744 aged 67. Left issue one daughter viz Ann.

180. Jeremiah CHILMAN son of Thomas and Elizabeth Chilman 19 June 1817 aged 30.

181. Mary wife of Will HUTCHINS 6 December 1771 aged 74.

182. Richard DORMER of Roughway 27 January 1735 aged 18.

183. Eleanor first wife of William DORMER October ye 29 1727 aged 27.

184. William DORMOR 15 September 1740 aged 49. Ann ye second wife of William Dormor 5 March 1744 aged 46. Left issue 2 daughters Ann and Sarah.

185. Sarah wife of Newman GILBERT of this Parish 7 April 1750 aged 23.

186. Thomas CHILMAN 28 June 1817 aged 74. Elizabeth Chilman died 19 September 1825 aged 74. Left issue by Elizabeth his wife 4 sons and 2 daughters Stephen, William, John, Robert, Elizabeth and Ann.

187. Stephen CHILMAN of Roughway in this Parish 20 April 1748 aged 32. Mrs Ann Chilman his wife died 12 July 1802 aged 89. He left issue by Ann his wife daughter of Thomas and Ann BALDWIN of Broadfield in this Parish 3 sons and 3 daughters Stephen, Thomas, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, Ann and Hester.

188. Elizabeth wife of William CARR of this Parish 1 January 1734 aged 28. Left issue one son John. John son of William and Elizabeth Carr 15 December 1756 aged 22.

189. Stephen CHILMAN Yeoman late of Roughway in this Parish who Dy’d February ye 27 1723:4 aged 61. He had issue by his wife Hester daughter of Thomas BALDWIN 3 sons and 3 daughters Hester, Stephen who dy’d young, Thomas, Elizabeth, Stephen and Margarett. Also Hester Chilman wife of Stephen Chilman daughter of Thomas Baldwin of this Parish died March ye 1st 1745 aged 65.

190. Stephen CHILMAN senior of this Parish son of Thomas Chilman of Keinsin (sic) (= Kemsing) who died September ye 19 1707 aged 79. Joane ye wife of Stephen Chilman daughter of William EDWARDS of Otford died January ye (?19) 1706 aged 73.

191. Eleanor wife of John BROAD of this Parish December 7 1789 aged 34. (A space not filed in). Left issue 2 sons and 3 daughters John, James, Elizabeth, Sarah and Eleanor.

192. William HUTCHINS of this Parish November ye 11 1756 aged 47. Left issue by Mary his wife one son and 4 daughters William, Mary, Elizabeth, Dorothy and Sarah.

193. Thomas son of Thomas and Elizabeth CHILMAN late of this Parish died 9 March 1776 aged 1 year and 8 months.

194. John FENN 1648.

195. A broken stone loose
Here l………… / the Bod……… / Tho: C…………… / late of t………… / He depa……   / Life Jun…………..    / aged 5……… / He ha………… / …………….
son ……………………………..

Rest of north west yard are modern
Inside Church
194. In nave Flat Elizabeth Caroline wife of Reverend John WILLIAMS MA Curate of this Parish 13 April 1816 aged 43. Caroline Elizabeth their infant daughter 25 April 1805. The Reverend John Williams MA 20 years Curate of this place 21 July 1821 aged 47.

195. (Drawing of heraldic shield) Elizabeth wife of William HODGKINS Gentleman 24 December 1708 aged 51. She was eldest daughter of Maximillian DALYSON of Hamptons in this County Esquire. Affectionate wife, tender Mother. Had issue 3 sons and 2 daughters William Thomas Frances and Elizabeth surviving and James under 3 years old buryed June 1690.

196. Here …………………. of / William ………….. COLLINS / who ………………… / Dec ………………… / 
       1736  …………………… / Here …………………Body of / Barb …….the wife of / Willi …… C …….. dep /
       ed this lif……… 6 Anno / Domin…………………… aged 66 years.

197. Hannah wife of William CHAPMANBY? f Sundridge and daughter of Robert and Hannah BALDWIN of Broadfield in this Parish 27 February 1830in 81st year.

198. Here Two sons and 2 daughters of William and Elizabeth KNOWLES of Old Sore in this Parish viz Solomon died July 20 1771 aged 7 years Henry died August 9 1771 aged 6 Eleanor died August 10 1771 aged 11 Mary died August 25 1771 aged 17. Also Elizabeth wife of above William Knowles daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth NEWMAN late of Crowhurst in this Parish died 16 August 1789 aged 57. Above William Knowles December 8 1801 aged 79. Left issue Elizabeth, William, John, Thomas, Richard and Mary. John Knowles son of above William Knowles 19 February 1821 aged 69. Left Eleanor his wife and issue viz Ann, John, Eleanor, Soloman Pearson, Mary and Elizabeth.

These seem to be the only memorials in the church.

Index of Names and Places

Names Index
ABBOTT 140
ADAMS 103
ALCHIN 59, 75, 138
ASHENDEN 98, 102
AB, MB 50, 51
LB 44
SB. JWB, WB + EB 12
BALDWIN 22-26, 38,
 104-109,155,187,189,197
BANFIELD 170
BARTON 46, 47, 80
BATT 149
BEADLE 121
BECKE 6
BISHOP 63
BRIDGDEN 16
BROAD 176, 191
BROWN 57
BURGIS 91-93, 96, 97
BURROWS 133
BURTENSHAW 136
BUSS 9-11, 151
BUTCHER 52
Tho: C 193c
CARR 188
CARTER 70, 99
CHAPMANBY? 197
CHESSHIRE 127
CHILMAN 25, 45, 60, 72,
   77, 83, 117, 178, 180, 
  186, 187, 189, 190, 193a
COPPINGER 73
CRAFT 69
CRONK 88

CROWHURST 53
CURD 64
CURRIE 128
DALISON 66
DALYSON 195
DALTON 112-114
DANVERS 64a
DE TILLIN (DETILLIN) 57
DETILLIN 63
DORMER 179, 182-184
DOUTON 122
DRAYNER 62
DRUMMOND 3
DUTNALL 17, 18
EDWARDS 190
FARRANT 167
FELLOWES 84, 87
FENN 193b
FRY 118, 119
FRY 135
FULL 154a, 154b
GILBERT 185
GLOVER 157
GODDEN 12
Golding 143
GORHAM 141b, 143
MH 7
HAYES 8
HALL 64a
HIDE 22 129
HILLS 53
HODGES 37
HODGKINS 195
HOMEWOOD 89
HOOK 133HOOKER 61
HOOKHAM 42
HUBBART 4, 5
HUBBLE 54, 74, 75, 78, 82
HULL 164
HUTCHINS 181, 192
IFELD 111
JEFFERY 116
JOHNSON 137
JOSSELYN 168
JUDD 118
KNOWLES 1, 21, 144, 147, 175, 198
LARKIN 139
LWLLY 95
MARTIN 31, 115, 116, 134,
 139, 141a, 148, 150-152,
 158-160, 173
Mason 151
MASTERS 171
MAYO 145
MILNER 2
MITCHELL 177
MOODIE? 33
Mordaunt 2
MORRIS 43
MUDY 32
NASH ? 156
NEWMAN 165, 198
OODIE 33
PACKHAM 25, 27, 40, 
   41, 110
PALMER 103
PARIS 37
PARKER 130
PATCH 174
PEARCH 67, 68, 169
Pearson 144, 198
PITT 139, 140
PULLEY 123
RICHARDSON 6a
ROGERS 6b
ROOTS 172
SAKER 120
SEAMARK 85, 86, 94
SHAW 131
STEPHENS 55, 56, 58, 100, 100
STILL 13, 14, 15
STILL 44
STONE 79
STURDEY 166
Sutton 11
TAYLOR 28-30, 39
TERRY 71
THOMAS 168
THOMPSON 161-163
TICKELL 64a
TWOPENNY 124-127
WAGHORN 153
WEBB 19
WHEELER 47-49, 65
WILLIAMS 194
Winfield 154a
WINTELL 87
WOOD 20, 34-36, 132, 146
YEOWELL 169

Places IndexAdam’s Well, West
   Peckham 139
Banbury 81
Bermondsey 42
Boulthouse, Hadlow 80
Brentwood 64a
Calais Court, Ryarsh 176
East Malling 177
Essex 64a, 168
Fant (sic) 53
Forest Hill 162
Hadlow 80
Hamptons, Kent 195
Hay, New South Wales 163
Hunton 3
Ightham 141a
Kemsing 190

Kings Bromley, Staffs 146
Limpsfield 63
London 64a
Upper Thames Street 11
Chiswell Street 164
Milton, Gravesend 104, 108
New South Wales 163
Otford 190
Oxfordshire 81
Plaxtol
   Allens 173
   Basted 168
   Bourne Farm 159, 160
   Broadfield 109, 187, 197
   Brook Farm 134
   Church House 139, 158
   Crowhurst 198
   Ducks Farm in 163   Field Mill 154b
   Hampton Paper Mills 128
   Old Soar 1, 198
   Reed House 161
   Roughway 21, 26, 60,72,
      76, 128, 147, 178, 179,
      182, 187, 189
   Sextons house 6b
   Sheet Hill 74
   Winfield Mill 154a
Ryarsh 176
Shipborne 56, 178
Sundridge 197
Surrey 63
Wakes Coln? Hall, 
  Essex 168
West Peckham 79
Wrotham 152, 165GeneralArmy Colonel 64a
Bricklayer 6
clerk 155
distiller 64a
Foreman 128
Land surveyor 10
mistress 131
National School for 
   Girls 131
Paper Mills 128
Reverend 145, 194
solicitor 164
Tanner 20
yeoman 37, 46, 189

PLAXTOL CHURCHYARD M.I.'S - LOCATION MAP

Leland Duncan's pencil sketch plans of location of gravestones in Plaxtol Churchyard

Plan of Churchyard

   
North West portion of Churchyard

Corner East of South Porch