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

7 Jul

Written By KAS

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

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

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

D. E. Williams,
Borstal,

7th July 2024

INTERIOR INSCRIPTIONS RECORDED BY JOHN THORPE 1725

Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

WILLIAM ANTROBUS

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

being Aged 61 Years

Here lyeth also the Body of

ANN the Daughter of EDWARD BOULTON

Wife to the above named

WILLIAM ANTROBUS

who departed this Life the 17th of October 1672

being Aged 55 Years

* 1667 in the Modern Calender

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

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

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

He is sick and weak in body.

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

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

To his mother Alice Hunt, widow, £5

To his sister Mary Antrobus, £5

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

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

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

To his servant Hanna Beaden ?, 40 shillings.

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

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

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

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

Proved 28th March 1667

Concise Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will Dated 11th October 1672

Ann Antrobus of Milton, Widow.

She is sick and weak in body.

A short religious preamble.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: William Lister Henry Pease

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

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

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

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

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

“After much wery sayling, worthie BERE

Arryved this quiet port, and harbers here,

As skilfully in honestie he brought,

His humaine vessel home , as he was thought,

Equall with any that by card or star,

Took out and brought again his barke from farr,

So let him rest in quiet till he hear,

The trumpet sound, when all must rise with Bere,

And for his fame and honest memorie,

This is his frail and breef eternity”

Ledger ?, North Aisle

ANN BODELYE

Wife of THOMAS BODELYE

buried the 4th September 1581

BOLTON see ANTROBUS

FEWTRELL see HOLKER

Black Marble Ledger, with Arms

Here lyeth interred the Body of

LAWRENCE HOLKER, Gent

who departed this Life

the 16th day of October 1708

in the 78th Year of his Age

And also his Daughter SUSANNAH

who died in October 1679 Aged 3 Years & 3 Months

And also his Son LAWRENCE

who died the 28th day of December 1704

Aged 39 Years

Also the Body of SUSANNA FEWTRELL

his Grand Daughter who departed this Life

the 10th of October 1709

Aged 24

Also his dear Wife SUSANNAH HOLKER

who departed this Life the 20th of December 1709

in the 69th Year of her Age

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th September 1708

Lawrence Holker of Gravesend, Gentleman.

He is sick and weak in body.

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

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

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

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

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

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

To his sister in law Katherine Browne, £5

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

To the poor of Gravesend, £3

To the poor of Milton 40 shillings

To the poor of Northfleet 40 shillings

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

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

He appoints his wife and daughter executors.

Witnesses: Stephen Allen William Champion George Morton

Proved 2nd November 1708

JENKINSON see ROBINSON

Ledger ?

[ ]

JUDITH JOSSE

who died the 1st of August 1716

Aged 35 Years

Brass on a Ledger with Robinson Arms

Sacred to the Memory of

Mrs MARY LORD

Second Daughter of JOHN ROBINSON Esqr

and Wife to THOMAS LORD Esqr

Captain of his Majesties Fort at Gravesend

She departed this Life in the Flower of Youth

at the Age of 19 Years

upon the 23rd of March 1633

“Kind Gentle Friend, who here appears,

stand off, if not let fall some tears,

for Fair Virtue in this cold bed,

is here, Oh !, here deposited.

Would kill thee quite for to conceive,

the Jewells merits in this grave”

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

Sub marmore infra mortalitatis suae deposuit

BRIDGETTA Uxor JOHANNIS PARKER, Armigeri

charissime Mater BREGETTAE, ELIZABETHAE, JOHANNIS

Filla JOHANNIS ROBINSON, Armigeri

Obiit Decimo 5to die Decembris Anno Salutis 1650

Aetatis Tricesimo 3tio et conjugij decimo 4to Satis dixisse

BRIDGETT PARKER

“All lost their shares in her sad ende,

The Church a Flower, the poore a Friende”

Ledger

Here lies BRIDGETT one of the Daughters of

JOHN ROBINSON Esqr

and Wife of JOHN PARKER Esqr

to whose Precious Memory he placed this

with the oval monument.

PARKER see ROBINSON

Ledger

Here lyeth interred the Body of

Mr WILLIAM PLAINE of Gravesend

one of the Jurats of this Corporation

who departed this Life

the 5th day of April 1707

Aged 59 Years

Here also lyeth interred the Body of

ELIZ. PLAINE, His Daughter

who departed this Life

the 21st of April 1704

Aged 21 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 7th November 1706

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

Usual religious preamble of this period.

He wishes to be buried in Gravesend church.

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

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

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

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

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

Proved, I can not read day and month, 1707

Marble Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

JOHN ROBINSON, Gent

the Son of JOHN ROBINSON Esqr

He was born at Denston Hall in Suffolk

Died the 21st of November 1659

being of the Age of 34 Years

and was buried the 1st of December following.

He had issue three Sons and one Daughter,

whereof two, viz EDMUND & BRIDGETT lye buried by him

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 14th November 1659

John Robinson the Younger of Gravesend.

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

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

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

To his father and mother £20 each.

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

To his niece Bridgett Parker, £10.

To his niece Paske, £5.

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

To William Shawe, 40 shillings.

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

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

Witnesses: John Parker George Elkins.

Proved 20th ? August 1660

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

Memoriam Sacrum

JOHN ROBINSON, Esqr

lies buried under the marble beneath

which tells you when he died and his great Age

He had issue by BRIDGETT his only and loving Wife

Daughter of ROBERT JENKINSON of London, Esqr

One Son and five Daughters viz, JOHN, KATHERINE,

MARY, BRIDGETT, MARTHA & ELIZABETH

He was in his conversation truly pious, exactly just

and very charitable, a loving Husband, a tender Father

and faithful Friend

He lived with Jacob's blessing and died with

Simeon's prayer

Hoc posuit amons ergo BRIDGETTA

charissima conjux 1674

Marble Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

JOHN ROBINSON, Esqr

late of Gravesend

who departed this Life

the 18th day of January Anno Domini 1673*

in the 96th Year of his Age

* 1674 in the Modern Calendar

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th July 1670

John Robinson of Gravesend, Esquire.

He is somewhat infirm in body.

He appoints his wife Bridgett, his sole executor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: Thomas Granne ? Jo. Jackson Jo Parker

Proved 6th February 1673 (1674 in Modern Calendar)

Marble Ledgar

Here lyeth the Body of

BRIDGETT ROBINSON, Widow

late Wife of JOHN ROBINSON

of Gravesend Esqr., deceased

She departed this Life

the 6th day of [ ]

1675 in the 90th Year of her Age

ROBINSON see PARKER

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

Here lyeth interred the Body of

DAVID VARCHELL of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 19th day of October 1703

Aged 36 Years and 9 Months

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

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

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 15th September 1703

David Varchell of Gravesend, Hop Seller.

Usual religious preamble of this period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He appoints his wife Susannah, his sole executor.

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

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

Proved 1st November 1703

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

Black Marble Ledger, with Arms

Here lyeth the Body of

RICHARD WARD, Esqr

One of His Majesties Searchers at Gravesend

who departed this Life the

12th of November [16]75

Aged 71 Years

Here lyeth also the Body of

CATHERINE WARD

Wife of the above RICHARD WARD

who departed [this Life]

the 22nd [ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th December 1674

Richard Ward of Gravesend, Gentleman.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proved 25th July 1676

ST. GEORGE, GRAVESEND

MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS WITH CONCISE WILLS

INSCRIPTIONS TRANSCRIBED BY JOHN THORPE, 1725

AND T.C. COLYER – FERGUSSON, 1913

COMPILED, WITH CORRECTIONS AND THE WILLS TRANSCRIBED

BY D. E. WILLIAMS, 2023

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

D. E. Williams

Borstal

INTERIOR INSCRIPTIONS RECORDED BY JOHN THORPE 1725

Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

WILLIAM ANTROBUS

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

being Aged 61 Years

Here lyeth also the Body of

ANN the Daughter of EDWARD BOULTON

Wife to the above named

WILLIAM ANTROBUS

who departed this Life the 17th of October 1672

being Aged 55 Years

* 1667 in the Modern Calender

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

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

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

He is sick and weak in body.

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

To his mother Alice Hunt, widow, £5

To his sister Mary Antrobus, £5

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

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

To his servant Hanna Beaden ?, 40 shillings.

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

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

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

Proved 28th March 1667

Concise Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will Dated 11th October 1672

Ann Antrobus of Milton, Widow.

She is sick and weak in body.

A short religious preamble.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: William Lister Henry Pease

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

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

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

“After much wery sayling, worthie BERE

Arryved this quiet port, and harbers here,

As skilfully in honestie he brought,

His humaine vessel home , as he was thought,

Equall with any that by card or star,

Took out and brought again his barke from farr,

So let him rest in quiet till he hear,

The trumpet sound, when all must rise with Bere,

And for his fame and honest memorie,

This is his frail and breef eternity”

Ledger ?, North Aisle

ANN BODELYE

Wife of THOMAS BODELYE

buried the 4th September 1581

BOLTON see ANTROBUS

FEWTRELL see HOLKER

Black Marble Ledger, with Arms

Here lyeth interred the Body of

LAWRENCE HOLKER, Gent

who departed this Life

the 16th day of October 1708

in the 78th Year of his Age

And also his Daughter SUSANNAH

who died in October 1679 Aged 3 Years & 3 Months

And also his Son LAWRENCE

who died the 28th day of December 1704

Aged 39 Years

Also the Body of SUSANNA FEWTRELL

his Grand Daughter who departed this Life

the 10th of October 1709

Aged 24

Also his dear Wife SUSANNAH HOLKER

who departed this Life the 20th of December 1709

in the 69th Year of her Age

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th September 1708

Lawrence Holker of Gravesend, Gentleman.

He is sick and weak in body.

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

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

To his sister in law Katherine Browne, £5

To the poor of Gravesend, £3

To the poor of Milton 40 shillings

To the poor of Northfleet 40 shillings

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

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

He appoints his wife and daughter executors.

Witnesses: Stephen Allen William Champion George Morton

Proved 2nd November 1708

JENKINSON see ROBINSON

Ledger ?

[ ]

JUDITH JOSSE

who died the 1st of August 1716

Aged 35 Years

Brass on a Ledger with Robinson Arms

Sacred to the Memory of

Mrs MARY LORD

Second Daughter of JOHN ROBINSON Esqr

and Wife to THOMAS LORD Esqr

Captain of his Majesties Fort at Gravesend

She departed this Life in the Flower of Youth

at the Age of 19 Years

upon the 23rd of March 1633

“Kind Gentle Friend, who here appears,

stand off, if not let fall some tears,

for Fair Virtue in this cold bed,

is here, Oh !, here deposited.

Would kill thee quite for to conceive,

the Jewells merits in this grave”

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

Sub marmore infra mortalitatis suae deposuit

BRIDGETTA Uxor JOHANNIS PARKER, Armigeri

charissime Mater BREGETTAE, ELIZABETHAE, JOHANNIS

Filla JOHANNIS ROBINSON, Armigeri

Obiit Decimo 5to die Decembris Anno Salutis 1650

Aetatis Tricesimo 3tio et conjugij decimo 4to Satis dixisse

BRIDGETT PARKER

“All lost their shares in her sad ende,

The Church a Flower, the poore a Friende”

Ledger

Here lies BRIDGETT one of the Daughters of

JOHN ROBINSON Esqr

and Wife of JOHN PARKER Esqr

to whose Precious Memory he placed this

with the oval monument.

PARKER see ROBINSON

Ledger

Here lyeth interred the Body of

Mr WILLIAM PLAINE of Gravesend

one of the Jurats of this Corporation

who departed this Life

the 5th day of April 1707

Aged 59 Years

Here also lyeth interred the Body of

ELIZ. PLAINE, His Daughter

who departed this Life

the 21st of April 1704

Aged 21 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 7th November 1706

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

Usual religious preamble of this period.

He wishes to be buried in Gravesend church.

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

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

Proved, I can not read day and month, 1707

Marble Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

JOHN ROBINSON, Gent

the Son of JOHN ROBINSON Esqr

He was born at Denston Hall in Suffolk

Died the 21st of November 1659

being of the Age of 34 Years

and was buried the 1st of December following.

He had issue three Sons and one Daughter,

whereof two, viz EDMUND & BRIDGETT lye buried by him

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 14th November 1659

John Robinson the Younger of Gravesend.

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

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

To his father and mother £20 each.

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

To his niece Bridgett Parker, £10.

To his niece Paske, £5.

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

To William Shawe, 40 shillings.

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

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

Witnesses: John Parker George Elkins.

Proved 20th ? August 1660

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

Memoriam Sacrum

JOHN ROBINSON, Esqr

lies buried under the marble beneath

which tells you when he died and his great Age

He had issue by BRIDGETT his only and loving Wife

Daughter of ROBERT JENKINSON of London, Esqr

One Son and five Daughters viz, JOHN, KATHERINE,

MARY, BRIDGETT, MARTHA & ELIZABETH

He was in his conversation truly pious, exactly just

and very charitable, a loving Husband, a tender Father

and faithful Friend

He lived with Jacob's blessing and died with

Simeon's prayer

Hoc posuit amons ergo BRIDGETTA

charissima conjux 1674

Marble Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

JOHN ROBINSON, Esqr

late of Gravesend

who departed this Life

the 18th day of January Anno Domini 1673*

in the 96th Year of his Age

* 1674 in the Modern Calendar

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th July 1670

John Robinson of Gravesend, Esquire.

He is somewhat infirm in body.

He appoints his wife Bridgett, his sole executor.

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: Thomas Granne ? Jo. Jackson Jo Parker

Proved 6th February 1673 (1674 in Modern Calendar)

Marble Ledgar

Here lyeth the Body of

BRIDGETT ROBINSON, Widow

late Wife of JOHN ROBINSON

of Gravesend Esqr., deceased

She departed this Life

the 6th day of [ ]

1675 in the 90th Year of her Age

ROBINSON see PARKER

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

Here lyeth interred the Body of

DAVID VARCHELL of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 19th day of October 1703

Aged 36 Years and 9 Months

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

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

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 15th September 1703

David Varchell of Gravesend, Hop Seller.

Usual religious preamble of this period.

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

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

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

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

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

He appoints his wife Susannah, his sole executor.

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

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

Proved 1st November 1703

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

Black Marble Ledger, with Arms

Here lyeth the Body of

RICHARD WARD, Esqr

One of His Majesties Searchers at Gravesend

who departed this Life the

12th of November [16]75

Aged 71 Years

Here lyeth also the Body of

CATHERINE WARD

Wife of the above RICHARD WARD

who departed [this Life]

the 22nd [ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 8th December 1674

Richard Ward of Gravesend, Gentleman.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proved 25th July 1676

ST. GEORGE, GRAVESEND, CHURCHYARD

and the WOODVILLE BURIAL GROUND

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

EDWIN Son of

EDWIN & SARAH ALDERMAN

of Barbican, London

who died 27th July 1838

in his 18th Year

Headstone, Foot Stone and Body Stone with raised Band

[ ]

MARY Wife of

EDMUND ALDERSLY

Who died 26th January 1828

Aged 29 Years

ALEXANDER see BEER

Headstone opposite the North West Door.

To the Memory of

Mr RICHARD ANDERSON Senr

of this Parish

who died November 25th 1745

Aged 55 Years

Likewise Mrs MARTHA ANDERSON

Wife of the above

who died August 2nd 1770

Aged 80 Years

Also JOHN Son of

RICHARD and EUNICE ANDERSON

who died May 17th 1772

Aged 12 Weeks

Also EUNICE Wife of

RICHARD ANDERSON

who died January 14th 1794

Aged 62 Years

“She was a Loving Wife &

Indulgent Mother to her Children”

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

Mrs MARGARET ANNAL

Wife of Mr JOHN ANNAL

who departed this Life

the 4th day of October 1833

Aged [3]2 Years

[ 4 lines of eroded verses]

Also ELIZABETH ANNAL

Daughter of the above

who died 17th December 18[ ]

Aged 1 Year and 5 Months

Likewise the above

Mr JOHN ANNAL

who died 19th September 184[3 ]

Aged 41 Years

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

Mr THOMAS ANSTED

Born 4th July 1791

Died 6th March 1843

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

North Side

In this Vault are Deposited

the Bodies of GEOR, GEOR, WILLM,

ELIZH, THOS, MATHEW &

ROBERT COLES ARNOLD

Sons & Daughter of

GEOR and ANN ARNOLD

of this Parish

who died in their Infancy

East Side

Also SARAH , ANN, ALFRED

JOHN,HENRY, EDWARD & SARAH ANN

Infant Children of

ROBERT COLES and SARAH ARNOLD

In Memory of the above

ROBERT COLES ARNOLD

of Heath House, Barming, Kent

who died 14th May 1866

Aged 69 Years

West Side

JAMES ARNOLD

died June 17th 1832

Aged 41 Years

At base of this side

Mrs ANN MATHEWS Wife of

THOMAS MATHEWS

who died April the 29th 1804

Aged 72 Years

Also the above Mr THOMAS MATHEWS

who died 28th Jany 1819 Aged 93 Years

South Side ?

In Memory of the above

Mr GEOR ARNOLD

who departed this Life

the 28th of July 1813

Aged 62 Years

Also the above

Mrs ANN ARNOLD

who departed this Life

the 6th of January 1832

Aged 79 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 18th July 1815

George Arnold of Gravesend, Baker.

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

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

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

(Some of the following not clear)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proved 3rd January 1816

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th March 1807

Thomas Mathews the Elder of Gravesend, Gentleman.

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

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

Witnesses: Samuel Blackman Jno. Mills Evans

Proved 10th February 1819

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd November 1822

Ann Arnold of Gravesend, Widow.

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

Son Robert Coles and John Munns to be her executors.

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

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

Principal Probate Registry Index

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

Value of effects under £10,000.

Headstone and Foot Stone

MARY Daughter of

JOHN and MARY ARNOLD

who died 21st September 1825 Aged 3 Years

Also THOMAS & WILLIAM who died in their Infancy

EMMA TOLHURST

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

JOHN ARNOLD who died 28th July 1852 Aged 59

MARY his Wife who died 13th May 1865 Aged 67

Interred in the Cemetery

ARNOLD see BARNES

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

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

Erected to the Memory of

WILLIAM ATTER

Obt. 21st Decr. 1789

Aet 67

MARY PITT

Obt 4th June 1791

Aet 32

MARY ATTER

Obt 5th Novr 1792

Aet 72

WILLIAM WILLET

Obt 24th Feby 1797

Aet 39

EDWARD WILLET

Obt 7th Decr 1801

Aet 63

HENRY JOHNSON Obt 4th April 1813 Aet 55

JANE DEAN Obt 24th July 1816 Aet 58

and four Infant Children of

EDWARD and SARAH WOOD FORD

WILLIAM PITT died 6th of July 1820 Aged 39 Years

HENRY Son of THOMAS & MARY JOHNSON

who died January 12th 1819 Aged 5 Years

THOMAS JOHNSON died January 21st 1819 Aged 11 Years

ELIZABETH WILLET died July 8th 1824 Aged 75 Years

THOMAS JOHNSON Junr died October 5th 1826 Aged 47 Years

MARTHA JOHNSON died October 7th 1831 Aged 80 Years

SARAH WOODFORD died February 11th 1835 Aged 49 Years

THOMAS JOHNSON died August 14th 1836 Aged 90 Years

MARY ANN JOHNSON died January 3rd 1842 Aged 36 Years

CHARLES EDWARD JOHNSON died Novr 23rd 1843 Aged 52 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th August 1819

William Pitt of Gravesend, Tavern Keeper.

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

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

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

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th September 1832

Thomas Johnson of Milton, Gentleman.

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

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

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

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

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

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

To John Umfreville Duncan Johnson, £100

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Codicil 10th May 1833

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

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

He revokes the bequest of £50 to Martha Selby.

Rest of will ratified.

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

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st November 1843

Charles Edward Johnson of Milton, Auctioneer and Appraiser.

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

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

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

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

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

To George Wallis, £50 and all his clothes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edward William Woodford

Henry Park Woodford

John Alston Woodford

Thomas Caddel and Rebecca his wife.

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

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

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

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

Proved 8th December 1843

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

RICHARD AUSTEN

who died 25th May 1827

Aged 41 Years

Also JOHN MATSON

Son in law of the above

who died 21st May 1849

Aged 41 Years

Also MARIA Wife of

GEORGE AUSTEN

who died 16th April 1853

Aged 23 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th May 1827

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

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

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

Proved 5th September 1827

Headstone and Body Stone

Erected

to the Memory of

NATHANIEL AUSTEN Esqre

late of Ramsgate in this County

who died in this Parish

on the 9th day of December 1841

Aged 34 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 6th January 1841

Nathaniel Austen, late of Ramsgate, now of London.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Affidavit 22nd December 1841

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

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

Proved 27th December 1841

Headstone

[ ]

ANN SMEADLEY BAKER

late of Lambeth, Surrey

who died the 4th of June 1792

Aged 68 Years

Also PETER, Son of

PETER and SARAH PARKER

who died the 20th of May 180[ ]

Aged 22 Years

BAKER see JOYNES

BAKER see SWORDS

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

GEORGE SHAND BARCLAY

Son of the late Mr JAMES BARCLAY

Merchant of Old Broad Street, London

who died October 17th 1815

in the 21st Year of his Age

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

Christ's Blo[od]

O'er spreads and Shields

[ ]e

from them all”

Headstone and two Foot Stones,

Carved with Putti and Crown

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

Sacred to the Memory of

THOMAS BARKER

who died June 29th 1832

Aged 53 Years

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

JANE BARNES, Daughter of

JOHN and ELIZABETH BARNES,

who departed this Life

the 3rd of Decbr 1810 Aged 6 Years

Also JOHN BATES BARNES

who died the 10th of October 1816

Aged 52 ears

Also ELIZABETH

Wife of the above

who died the 21st of November 1820

Aged 53 Years

ELIZABETH ARNOLD

Daughter of the above

who died the 6th of July 1826

Aged 27 Years

Likewise JEFFERY JOHN BARNES

Grandson of the above

who died the 29th of April 1830

[ ]

Chest Tomb, inscription on Top, parallel to Length

[Sacred]

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

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

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

JA[ ] R

[ ]

BASE see HUGESSEN

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

Mr JOHN BAUCKHAM

who departed this Life

the 29th of August 1834

Aged 68 Years

Also SARAH Wife of the above

who departed this Life

the 29th of July 1850

Aged 82 Years

Also ANN Wife of

CHARLES BAUCKHAM

who departed this Life

the 10th of June 1835

Aged 32 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st January 1828

John Bauckham of Gravesend, Shipbuilder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: Thomas Church Nathaniel Humfrage

Proved 19th November 1834

BECK see TADMAN

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

ISABELLA Wife of WILLIAM BEER

who departed this Life

the 11th of June 1810 Aged 32 Years

“Sweet Jesus why [ ]

[ ] dost thou Love

such worthless things as [ ]

Why is thy Heart still towards us

who seldom think of Thee”

Also ELIZABETH

Second Wife of the above WILLIAM BEER

who departed this Life

21st Decr 1821 Aged 51 Years

“ Nor pain nor grief nor anxious fear

Invade thy bounds no mortal woes

can reach the lovely Sleeper here

And Angels watch her soft repose”

Also the above WILLIAM BEER

who departed this Life

[ ] January 1817 [ ]

Rear of Headstone

In Memory of

FRANCIS BEER Son of

WILLIAM and ELIZABETH BEER

who died the 18th of February 1815

Age 2 Years

Also MARY ANN BEER

who died the 21st of January 1819

Aged 2 Years & 8 Months

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

ANN Wife of

WILLIAM BEER

who died January 9th 1844

Aged 74 Years

Also of JOHN ALEXANDER

Grandson of the above

who died July 14th 1847

Aged 9 Years

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

MARY Wife of

Mr ALEXR. BERNARD

who departed this Life

31st May 1809

Aged 29 Years

Also seven of their Infants

Left issue three Children viz.

ANNE, JOSEPH ALEXANDER and MARY

ANNE died 2nd November 1818 Aged 22 Years

MARY died 8th January 1820 Aged 18 Years

JOSEPH died 14th February 1826 Aged 26 ? Years

Also the above Mr ALEXR. BERNARD

who departed this Life

5th January 1846

in the 80th Year of his Life

Mrs MARY BERNARD Mother of

Mr ALEXANDER BERNARD

died the 2nd of November 1818

Aged 75 Years

Headstone

Woodville Burial Ground

Sacred to the Memory of

JOHN BLAND

who died December 20th 1830

Aged 18 Years

“Short was my Life, yet long my Rest,

Cut off in Youth as you may plainly see,

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

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

Headstone with Skull and Crossed Bones

Here lyeth the Body of

MARY BLEAK the Wife

of WM BLEAK of this

Parish who departed

this Life on ye 6th day

of July Anno Domi

1701 in the 28th Year

of her Age

BONE see HOOKER

BOWYER see WATTERS

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

Mr JOHN BRADDY

who died 6th October 1834

Aged 52 Years

Also PATTY his Wife

who died 26th April 1840

Aged 56 Years

JOHN Son of the above

died in his Infancy

CHARLOTTE ALICE JESSUP

Grand Daughter of the above

who died 16th October 1835

Aged 2 Years & 9 Months

Mr JAMES GOODHUGH JESSUP

who died 20th November 1843

Aged 43 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th May 1834

John Braddy of Bath Street, Gravesend, Victualler.

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

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

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

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

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

He appoints his 3 trustees as his executors.

Witnesses: James Edmed John Sloper William Gunn

Proved 22nd December 1834

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th September 1843

James Goodhugh Jessup of Gravesend, Victualler.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proved 27th February 1844. Power reserved to John Nightingale

Chest Tomb

Top Ledger

To the Memory of

ROBERT BRONGER Esq

who departed this Life

January [15th ] 1805

Aged 54 Years

Also

WILLIAM, JOHN & ELIZABETH

Children of the above who died in their [Infancy]

[Illegible Verses]

Also

ALEXANDER & MARY

Son and Daughter of

ALEXANDER and MARY SMITH

who died in their Infancy

East Side

Sacred to the Memory of

WILLIAM Son of

ROBERT BRONGER of this Parish

Son in law to

ALEXANDER SMITH of Milton

who was unfortunately drowned in Northfleet Hope

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

Aged 16 Years

South Side

Sacred to the Memory of

BENJAMIN ALEXANDER SMITH

Son of ALEXANDER and MARY SMITH

who died May 16th 1829 Aged 5 Years

Also WILLIAM ALEXANDER

Son of the above

who died June 12th 1833 Aged 13 Years

Likewise 10 Children who died in their Infancy

Also MARY ELIZABETH SMITH their Daughter

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

[Illegible Verses}

West Side

Sacred to the Memory of

RICHARD HURST SMITH Son of

ALEXANDER and ANNETTE SMITH

who died March 19th 1849 Aged 10 Months

Concise Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will Dated 27th October 1804

Robert Bronger of Gravesend, Victualler.

He is weak in body.

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

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

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

Memorandum 29th October 1804

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

Witnesses: Philip Millon Charles Capon Charles Capon

Proved 27th June 1805 and 28th August 1805 ?

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

Headstone

Woodville Burial Ground

Sacred to the Memory of

Mr HENRY BROWN

Master Mariner of the

Town of Kingston upon Hull

who departed this Life

October the 15th 1813

Aged 26 Years

BUMSTEAD see RACKSTRAW

Headstone Foot and Body Stone with Putti

In Memory of

Mr NICHOLAS BUTTER

of this Parish

who died Decr ye 2nd 1718

Aged 65 ? Years

Also Mrs M BUTTER his Wife

who died Sept [ ]

Aged 6[ ] [Years]

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 2nd December 1718

Nicholas Butters of Gravesend, Hoyman.

He is sick and weak in body.

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

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

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

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

He signs his will Butter, in the will always Butters

Witnesses: Sarah Rosher Mary Turner George Morton or Norton ?

Proved 17th December 1718

CABLE see WATTERS

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

SARAH CANE Wife of

JOHN CANE

of this Parish

who departed this Life

April 18th 1840

Aged 28 Years

Also ANN

Daughter of the above

who departed this Life

July 25th 1839

Aged 6 Months

Likewise CLARA

who departed this Life

August 6th 1840

Aged 4 Months and 3 Weeks

CANE see NYNN

Headstone

Woodville Burial Ground

Here lies the Body of

Mr CHARLES CAWALDEN

of New York, Merchant

who died 10th November 180[9]

Aged [ ]2 Years [ ]

[ ]

Burial Register has WALLDEN

Headstone with Female Head in Wreath

In Memory of

ANN Wife of

THOMAS CHEESEMAN

who departed this Life

the 16th of July 1791

Aged [ ]9 Years

Also SARAH [ Wife of ? ]

of the above

THOMAS CHEESEMAN

who died the 24th of June 1807

Aged 32 Years

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

And Care and Pain and Sickness are no more”

Also the above

THOMAS CHEESEMAN

who died July the 5th 1810

Aged 54 Years

“Oh Cruel Death who would not spare,

A Loving Wife and Friend Sincere,

Took her away, left me behind,

The World to try and Friends to find”

CLARK see LORD

CLAY see KNORR

Low Chest Tomb, sides of Yellow Brick

[ ]

GEORGE CLEMENTS

Late of Worcestershire

who died 15th of June 1849

Aged 29 Years

“Death is Certain, Life's but a Span,

Prepare to meet thy God, O Mortal Man”

CLEMENTS see MAIR

Tablet on Wall with an Angel and Urn

Sacred to the Memory of

MIRA Wife of

RICHARD CLEAVELAND

of this Parish

who departed this Life

July the 27th 1823

Aged 28 Years

“To Wail ? Her Virtues ill befits my Grief,

What was my Bliss can now give no Relief,

A Husband Mourns the Best let Friendship tell,

Fame spreads her Worth her Husband knew it well”

Also ANN Wife of JAMES TURTLE

who died Novr 19th 1839

Aged 62 Years

CLUTTON see MURRELL

This inscription was misread by Colyer-Fergusson as

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

Headstone and Body Stone, with Skull and Book

[Sacred to]

the Memory of

[ ]

who departed this Life the [ ]

1760 ? Aged 50 ? Years

Also SUSANNA COLDEN

who departed this Life

the 8th October 1787

Aged 56 Years

Likewise JOHN COL[DEN]

[ ]

who departed this Life[ ] December 1802

[ ]

Rear

Sacred to the Memory of

THOMAS CRAFTS COLDEN

who departed this Life

September 24th 182[4]

Aged 64 Years

Also THOMAS CRAFTS COLDEN

Son of the above

who departed this Life

July 10th 1827

Aged 41 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th October 1802

John Colden, late of Gravesend but now of Milton.

He is weak in body.

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

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

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

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

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

Proved 5th January 1803

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th February 1826

Thomas Crafts Colden of Gravesend, Waterman.

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

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

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

Proved 5th September 1827

COLLINS see CRAIG

COLLINS see PANKHURST

Headstone and Body Stone

In Memory of

Mr ISAAC COOK

who departed this Life

the 22nd of March 1791

Aged 50 Years

Also Six of his Children

who died in their Infancy

Also RICHARD DOCKIN COOK

Son of the above

who died January the 10th 1799

Aged 28 Years

Also Mr GEORGE WALLACE

who died the 20th of November 1812

Aged 59 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 17th September 1789

Isaac Cook the Elder of Gravesend,Victualler.

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

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

He appoints his wife his sole executor.

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

Proved 6th April 1791

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

GEORGE COOPER Esqr

of this Town

Surgeon to the Honourable East India Company

who died February 13th 1798

Aged 70 Years

“He did Credit to every Situation,

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

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

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

Also to the Memory of

Mrs ELIZABETH COOPER

Wife of the above who died August 24th 1796

Aged [ ] [Years]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th January 1798

George Cooper of Gravesend, Surgeon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: Edward Lark William Farbrace Grainshaw Jno Evans

Codicil 8th February 1798

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

Rest of will conformed.

Witnesses: W. F. Grainshaw Jno. Evans

Proved 2nd March 1798 Power reserved to George Cooper.

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

JOHN CORMACK

A Pupil Teacher in the

Gravesend and Milton National Schools

who died January 21st 1853

Aged 19 Years

Beloved and Lamented by his

Master, Schoolfellows and Friends

Headstone

[ ]

MARY, Widow of

THOMAS COVENEY

who died 5th of October 1848

Aged 80 Years

“Verily, verily, I say unto you,

except a corn of Wheat fall into

the ground and die it abideth alone

but if it die it bringeth forth much Fruit”

John 12th Ch. V. 24th

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

MARTHA Wife of

JOHN CRAFTER

Daughter of JOHN & ALICE SLOPER

who died 17th January 1815

Aged 23 Years

Likewise three Children of

JOHN & ALICE SLOPER

who died in their Infancy

Also JOHN SLOPER

who died 18th March 1840

in his 73rd Year

Also ALICE his Wife

who died 6th October 1840

Aged 76 Years

Also JOHN NIGHTINGALE

who married ALICE Daughter of

JOHN & MARTHA CRAFTER

who died 23rd December 1849

Aged 40 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 13th March 1840

John Sloper of Gravesend, Pipe Maker.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proved 20th April 1840

Fallen Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

Mr WILLIAM CRAFTER Senr.

37 Years Superintendent in the

Military Communications, Gravesend

14 Years Ruler of Pilots

who died 1st of December 1830

Aged 78 Years

Also MARY JANE Wife of

Mr WILLIAM CRAFTER Junr.

Royal Engineers Department

who died 22nd of December 1836 ?

Aged 43 Years

Headstone, Body and Foot Stones

Sacred to the Memory of

WILLIAM CRAIG of this Parish

who departed this Life November 11th 1828

Aged 56

Also Mrs ELEANOR COLLENS

who died November 7th 1828 Aged 65

Also MARGARET GARRICK

(Niece of the above)

died April 26th 1813 Aged 12

“Far from this World of Toil & Strife,

They're present with the Lord,

The Labours of this Mortal Life,

End in a large Reward”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th October 1828

William Craig of West Street, Gravesend, Mariner.

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

He signs the will with his mark X

Witnesses: James Mathews, Junior Jesse Rebus

Proved 11th May 1829

CRANE see PANKHURST

CROSTHWAITE see TURNER

Chest Tomb

A Fine Specimen in Good Preservation in 1913.

Ledger

Sacred to the Memory of

ELIZABETH CRUDEN Wife of

WILLIAM CRUDEN

who died November 17th 1805

Aged 73 Years

Also GEORGE CRUDEN Son of

the said WILLIAM & ELIZABETH CRUDEN

who died April 1st 1809

Aged 41 Years

Also WILLIAM CRUDEN

who died November 13th 1809

Aged 76 Years

Also JOHN CRUDEN

who died July 9th 1813

Aged 47 Years

Also ROBERT PIERCE CRUDEN

who died October 30th 1847

Aged 72 Years

Also FRANCES CRUDEN

Widow of the above

who died April 24th 1875

Aged 89 Years

North Side

In this vault are deposited the Mortal Remains of

WILLIAM MAY Esquire

Consul General in Great Britain for

the Kingdom of the Netherlands

who died August the 9th 1827

in the 69th Year of his Age

In Office Distinguished by his Extensive Knowledge

and enlarged views of the Commercial Relations between States

and in Private Life Honoured and Beloved for his

Endearing Social Virtues

Also MARIA HERMINIA Relict of the above WILLIAM MAY Esqr

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

South Side

Here rest the Remains of the undermentioned Children of

ROBT. PIERCE CRUDEN & FRANCES CRUDEN

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

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

JAMES died August 4th 1821 Aged 6 Years

HENRIETTA died July 24th 1826 Aged 15 Months

WILLIAM MAY died June 11th 1830 Aged 17 Years

JAMES died April 21st 1848 Aged 27 Years

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

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th October 1809

William Cruden the Elder of Gravesend, Gentleman.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proved 23rd January 1810 Power reserved to Nicholas Gilbee.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th June 1814

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

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

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

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

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

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

He appoints his trustees to be his executors.

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

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

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd June 1843

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

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

He appoints his trustees to be his executors.

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

Proved 6th January 1848

Chest Tomb shaped like a Coffin

North Side

Sacred to the Memory of

Mrs SUSANNAH CRUDEN

who died the 22nd of July 1842

Aged 72 Years

Headstone and large Body Stone

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

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

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

In Memory of

WILLIAM CURD

of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 13th of June 1822 *

Aged 54 Years

Also POLLY CURD

Wife of the above

who departed this Life

the 6th of September 1850

Aged 78 Years

Rear of Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

BRIDGET Wife of

WILLIAM CURD

who departed this Life

the 27th of August 18[ ] * *

Aged 31 Years

Also MARY, LUCY, HARRIOT,

ELIZA and WILLIAM

who died in their Infancy

THOMAS CURD Son of

WILLIAM & POLLY CURD

who departed this Life

the 19th of September 1838

Aged 30 Years

Also WILLIAM CURD

who departed this Life

the 28th of April 1840

Aged 35 Years

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

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

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 21st August 1821

William Curd of Gravesend, Bricklayer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He appoints his wife guardian of his minor children.

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

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

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

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 12th May 1849

Polly Curd of Gravesend, Widow.

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

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

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

To each of her executors, 19 guineas each.

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

She signs the will with her mark X

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

Proved 30th September 1850

Fallen Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

PHILLIP DADD

who departed this Life

the 9th of October 181[1]

Aged 68 Years

Also MILLECENT

Wife of the above

who departed this Life

the 13th of May 1783

Aged 50 Years

Likewise REBECCA PASTE

Sister of the above

who departed this Life

the 15th of October 1788

Aged 49 Years

Also Seven Children of the above

by ANN his Second Wife

who died in their Infancy

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th October 1811

Phillip Dadd of Milton, Victualler.

To his wife Ann, £250 absolutely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

His silver pint pot to his daughter Eleanor.

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

He appoints his trustees his executors.

He signs the will with his mark X

Witnesses: Jos. Bullock George Evans

Proved 13th December 1811

DADD see MISSING

Headstone, Displaced

Sacred to the Memory of

ELIZABETH Daughter of

FRANCIS & ELIZ[ABETH] [DALE] ?

Who died the 21st of March [ ] Aged

[ ] Years

“A Gift too g[ ]

[ ]

Grief [ ]

Stone [ ]

more”

Also the above[ ]

DALE who died [ ]

[ ]

Fine Chest Tomb

Ledger

[ ]

Mrs REBECCA DALTON

who died the [ ]

Septr 1761

Aged 25 Years

Also

Mr DANIEL WATMORE

who died the 16th July 1776

Aged 70 Years

Also

THOMAS DALTON Esq of Milton

who died 1st July 1796

Aged 73 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd July 1776

Daniel Watmore of Gravesend, Distiller.

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

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

He appoints Thomas Dalton sole executor.

Witnesses: William Cleverly Jno Fletcher John Pattinson.

Proved 23rd July 1776

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th May 1796

Thomas Dalton, Esquire of Milton, (Wine Merchant)

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

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

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

To his executors 5 guineas each for mourning rings.

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

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

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

Witnesses: William Smith Thomas Munns Jno Mill Evens

Proved 18th July 1796

DEAN see ATTER

Headstone

Woodville Burial Ground

In Memory of

Lieut. Colonel THOMAS DEANE, Royal [ ]

who died on board the William East India-man

at Gravesend the 27th December 1815

Aged 37 Years

This Stone was erected by his

Cousin Germain M. POLLOCK

Chest Tomb

Ledger

Sacred to the Memory of

DENNIS DELAP

Late Brewer ?

[3 lines eroded]

WILLIAM DELAP

[12 lines eroded]

South Side

All that was Mortal of

MARY the Wife of JOHN DELAP

is deposited beneath

The Immortal Part is [ ]

“Through the Merits of [ ] Redeemer

To him who gave it”

This Separation took place the 14th of May 1779

after a Union of [30] Years*

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

North Side

Here Resteth the Remains of

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

and Daughter of the late Mrs DELAP who departed this Life

September 8th 1828 Aged 51 ? Years

West Side

Also MILDRED JOLLY Niece of

MILD ? RICHARDS

and Daughter of

WM & SARAH EVERSFIELD

of this Parish

who died Sept 2nd 1831

Aged 30 Years

East Side

[ ]

[E]VERSFIELD [ ]

10th [ ]

[Aged] [ ] Ye[ars]

[ ] the above [ ]

[EVERS]FIELD

[ ]

[ ] 1861

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th February 1776

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She appoints Edward Watts as her sole executor.

Witnesses: Jno Wakefield Charles ? Kelly ? John Evans

Proved 28th July 1779

DENNETT see NYNN

Headstone

In Memory of

Three Children of

THOMAS CARPENTER DIXON

and SUSANNA his Wife

MARY Obt August 6th 1836

Aged 3 Years & 9 Months

MARY ANN Obt Dec 27th 1837

Aged 8 Months

THOMAS Obt Jany 17th 1838

Aged 7 Years & 9 Months

Also JOHN HAM Grandfather of the above

Obt January 13th 1848 Aged 82

Small Headstone

In Memory of

JAMES DONALDSON Esq

Second O[ ]

of the [ ]

[ ]

DONMALL see HUGESSON

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

EDWARD Son of

JOHN & SARAH DOUGHTY

of this Parish

who died 4th July 1840

Aged 4 Months

Also JOHN WILLIAM

who died 4th January 1845

Aged 11 Years & 5 Months

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

ISABELLA only Daughter of

the late JAMES DREW Esqre

of Clifton, Gloucestershire

who died 2nd November 1839

in her 16th Year

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

Her Blessed Spirit now rests with her God”

Chest Tomb, Ledger on Red Brick Base

In this V[ault]

are deposited the Remains of

Mrs ELIZABETH DREWRY

Wife of

Mr GEORGE DREWRY

of this Parish

who departed this Life

October 15th 1816

Aged 47 ? Years *

Also 3 of their Children

HARRIET, JOHN and GEORGE

Likewise the Remains of

Mr WILL[IA]M ROWE

who departed this Life

September 27th 1848

Aged 52 Years

* Colyer Fergusson has 17, rather unlikely.

Headstone (with Skulls and other Symbols) and Body Stone

Here lieth the Body of

Mr JAMES DUNSTON

one of the Jurats of the

Corporation

who departed this Life

N[ovember] 4th 17[58]

Aged 70 Years

Also MARY his Wife

who departed this Life

August 19th 178[ ]

Aged 90 Years and [ ]

Months

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 5th July 1756

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

No religious preamble, unusual at this date.

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: John Clarabut ? John Prodger ? John Fenner ?

Proved 18th January 1759

Low Headstone

Erected to the Memory of

JOSHUA ELKIN

of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 1st of May 1815

Aged 58 Years

Also JANE his Wife

who departed this Life

the 20th of December 1845

Aged 80 Years

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

ELLEY see EVEREST

Headstone and Body Stone, Badly Eroded

[Sacred to the]

Memory of [ ]

ELLIS who [died] [ ]

[ ] 1749 Aged [ ]

Years Also ELIZA [ ]

Daughter

[ ] Obt 1753

Headstone

To the Memory of a Beloved Son

Lieut. G. W. ELLISON R.N.

Who died at the early Age of 19

The Afflicted Parents Capt. JOSEPH ELLISON R.N.

And his Wife HESTER have erected this Stone

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

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

in the Memorable Defeat of the French Frigate Squadron near Tory

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

Proof of his Bravery. Obt. January 27th 1801

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

Three Sons and Two Daughters of

ROBERT and JANE EVANS

ELIAS died the 24th of July 1800 Aged 3 Years

ANN died the 11th of May 1801 Aged 8 Years

DAVID died the 18th of June 1807 Aged 13 Months

ISAAC died the 9th of September 1808 Aged 3 Months

ANN d[ied] [ ]

1816 Aged 4 ?

On the West Wall, divided into 3 Tablets

Top Tablet

In Memory of

Mr JOHN MILLS EVANS

who departed this Life

April 14th 1823 Aet. 53

Also Mr HENRY WILSON MILLS

who departed this Life

June 8th 1820 Aet 71 ?

Middle Tablet

Also of Mr JOHN EVANS

who departed this [Life]

on Sunday July the 7th 1803

[at the ]Ag[e] of 68

Bottom Tablet is Blank

Headstone

In Memory of

MARY EVEREST Wife of

GEORGE EVEREST

of this Parish

who died September 13th 1779

Aged 44 Years

Also GEORGE EVEREST

who died June 6th 1785

Aged 47 Years

Also two of their Children

(who died in their Infancy ?)

Also MARY ELLEY

who died July 29th 1840

Aged 38 Years

Likewise two of her Children

who died in their Infancy

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 3rd June 1785

George Evans the Elder of Gravesend, Blacksmith.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: Anthony Peck E. Watts

Proved 11th July 1785

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

HUBERT Son of

HENRY & MARTHA EVERSFIELD

who died 14th May 1836

Aged 4 ½ Years

H.W. ?

Son of the above

who died 18th Feb 1850

Aged 22 Years

EVERSFIELD see DELAP

EYRES see GYLES

FARR see UPTON

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

JAMES THOMAS FELLGATE

Son of

DAVID & MARY FELLGATE

who died 26th Sept 1833

Aged 37 Years

Also MARY FELLGATE

who died 25th Jany 1837

Aged 70 Years

Also DAVID FELLGATE

who died 1st March 1840

Aged 67 Years

Also the undermentioned Children of

EDWARD & MARY FELLGATE

Viz ELIZABETH who died 13th [ ]

1831 Aged 13 Months

THOMAS LUKE who died 7th Oct ? 18[ ]

Aged 6 Yrs & [ ] Mos

SUSANNAH EMILY

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

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th February 1840

David Fellgate of Gravesend, Cooper.

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

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

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

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

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

To Elizabeth Maria Stone of Gravesend, £20.

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

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

Proved 17th March 1840

Small Headstone

Here lieth the Body of

SARAH the Daughter of

RICHARD & SARAH FENNINGS

who died ye 19th of June 1768

Aged 6 Months

Also PHILLIP their Son

who died 15th Novbr, 1769

Aged 7 Months

Headstone

In Memory of

MARY ANN Wife of

THOMAS FISHER

who departed this Life

18th of June 1815

Aged 27 Years

Also the above

THOMAS FISHER

who died the 8th January 181[4]

Age 36 Years

And two of their Children

CHARLES BECKET

who died 13th February 1810

Aged 2 Years 11 Months

THOMAS

who died the 5th May 1813

Aged 9 Months

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th November1813

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

He is weak in body.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Will not witnessed

Affidavit 4th April 1814

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

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

Headstone, Foot Stone and Stone Slab

Sacred to the Memory of

HENRY FORRESTER

who departed this Life

June the 22nd 1840

in the 42nd Year of his Age

Also

Mr WILLIAM FORRESTER

Father of the above

who departed this Life

March 30th 1853

Aged 76 Years

Also

Mrs MARY FORRESTER

his Wife and [Mother]

of the above

who departed this Life

December the [ ]

18[ ]

Aged 58 Years and 10 Months

Headstone with Urn engraved

Sacred to the Memory of

MARY Wife of

HENRY FOSTER

who died the 7th of February 1792

Aged 27 ? Years

Also 7 Children of

JAMES and SARAH NICHOLSON

SARAH died June 5th 1785 Aged 18 Months

WILL died Decr. 16Th 1787 Aged 21 Months

HENRY died July 2nd 1790 Aged 4 Years

JOHN died Augst 16th 1792 Aged 16 Months

JAMES died June 7th 1794 Aged 18 Months

JOHN died July 12th 1797 Aged 8 Months

ELIZ died Sepr 22nd 1800 Aged 16 Months

And 4 Children died Infants Here [ ]

ELIZABETH NICHOLSON Wife of

JAMES NICHOLSON

who died April 30th 1803

Aged 40 Years

Also HENRY FOSTER

who died March 27th 1809

Aged 76 Years

Headstone

Woodville Burial Ground

Here rests the Mortal Remains of

ALEXANDER FOWLIS

who was born in the Town of Saint Andrews

December the 24th 1807 and died

on his passage to India June the 5th 1839

“Deeply Regretted by all who knew him,

And carrying with him to a better World,

Of which he cherished a lively Hope

The Affection and Esteem of his Friends”

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

JOYCE Wife of

JAMES FOX

who died 2nd March 1828

Aged 38 Years

“A Loving Mother and a Virtuous Wife,

Faithful and Just in every part of Life”

Also JAMES FOX

who died 7th Jan 1851

Aged 64 Years

Also JOHN their Son

who died in his Infancy

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

RICHARD GARDNER

who died 18th March 1830

Aged 67 Years

Also SOPHIA Wife of

JAMES LUKES

who died 14th September 1844

Aged 56 Years

Also JANE ELIZABETH Wife of

RICHARD GARDNER

who died 17th August 1848

Aged 64 Years

Also JAMES LUKES

who died 20th July 1854

Aged 71 Years

Also JESSE LUKES

who died 17th December 1854

Aged 68 Years

GARRICK see CRAIG

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

LYDIA Wife of

DAVID AMEY GASEHAM

who departed this Life

15th September 1826

Aged 56 Years

Also of

JOHN GASEHAM of the

Chief Court of Excise,

Broad Street and Webber

Row, London

who departed this Life

7th September 1832

Aged 66 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 15th June 1832

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

A brief religious preamble, unusual at this period.

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

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

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

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

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

To his nephew Charles Collinson, £50.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: Richard Dayas ? Sarah Arden

Affidavit 30th October 1832

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

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

Proved 5th November 1832

Headstone and Foot and Body Stone

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

Sacred to the Memory of

MARY Wife of

ROBERT GEALE

of this Parish

who died August 28th 1749

Aged 52 Years

Also of the above

ROBERT GEALE

who died the 29th of April 1752 Aged [ ]

Years Likewise MARY Wife of

JOHN LANE Daughter of

WILLIAM & ISABELLA GEALE

of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 4th of November 17[74]

[ ]

Years This Stone is also to his Child

To the Memory of

MARY Daughter of JOHN LANE [ ]

[ [180[ ] ]

[ ]

of MARY AMY LLOYD

who departed this Life [ ] [184[ ] ]

Aged 18 Years & 4 Months

(Eroded dates from the Foot Stone)

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred to the Memory of

Mr SAMUEL GLADWELL

who departed this Life

the 3rd of July 1833

Aged 38 ? Years

“Here lies departed from this Life

The Best of Husbands to his Wife,

Affectionate, Kind and Faithful to the [ ],

In his dying moments a look on her [ ],

[ ]

were his eyes on her so Admired,

He clasped her hand and calmly he expired,

Breathing a gentle sigh with his last breath,

And soon was folded in the Arms of Death,

May his departed Soul in Heaven dwell,

In mortal virtue [ ] few could him Excel,

Afflictions Sore long time her bore,

Physicians were in vain,

Till God did please Death should him seize,

To ease him of his pain,

His Soul he calmly then resign'd,

To the Almighty quite consign'd”

Also WILLIAM SAMUEL GLADWELL

Son of the above

who died 24th March 1818 Aged 11 Months

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

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

JOHN GOLDSMITH

of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 18th of April 1810

Aged 37 Years

Also ELIZABETH

Daughter of the above

who died the 11th of October 1801

Aged 3 Years

Likewise WILLIAM his Son

who died the 11th of May 1803

Aged 4 Years

And JOHN who died an Infant

“The Path of Wisdom is too long Forgot,

And to remiss the one thing needful sought,

Till in Affliction School I learn to Prize,

That which on Earth so often we Despise,

Load with Pain and longing after Rest,

Christ heard my Prayer and [ ]”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th November 1807

John Goldsmith of Gravesend, Victualler.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proved 2nd October 1810

GOLDSMITH see MURRELL

GOLDSMITH see WALTER

GOODYER see MISSING

GRAVES see MISSING

Headstone, Body and Foot Stones

In Memory of

JOSEPH GROVE ? Gent

who departed this Life

[ ]

[Also] JANE GROVE ?

[who died] Octr. 2Nd 1775

Aged 60 Years

[Also] Mr [ ] MAIR

Grandson of [JOSEPH ?]

GROVE, Gent [ ]

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

ALEXANDER GUNN

who died 9th August 1834

Aged 65 Years

Also

CHRISTIAN his Wife

who died 9th June 1851

Aged 75 Years

Elaborate Chest Tomb,

on a Slab nearby, “Entrance to the Vault”

Ledger

The Burial Place of NATHANIEL GYLES

South Side

FRANCES GYLES Daughter of

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

Also PRUDENCE GYLES died 1st April 1809 Aged 55 Years

Also NATHANIEL GYLES died 7th July 1817 Aged 69 Years

Also LAWRENCE JAMES GYLES Son of

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

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

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 1st July 1817

Nathaniel Gyles of Gravesend, Gentleman.

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

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

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

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

To his son John , £1,200

To his daughter Mary Hales, £400

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

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

Witnesses: James Edmed Edward Lark William Gyles

Proved 5th August 1817

GYLES see EYRES

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

ELIZABETH HALES

who died 17th Feb. 1819

Aged 83 Years

Also

JOHN HALES

who died 17th April 1820

Aged 81 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th June 1819

John Hales of Gravesend, Tin Plate Worker.

Brief religious preamble, unusual at this period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: William Glover William Hooker Peter Bryan

Codicil 25th December 1819

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

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

No witnesses.

Affidavit 8th July 1820

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

Proved 18th July 1820

HALL see HUTCHINSON

HAM see DIXON

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

EDMUND HAMMOND

who died 2nd April 1845

Aged 44 Years

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

Mrs ELIZABETH HANDSOME

Wife of

WILLIAM HANDSOME

of the Temple, London

who departed this Life

the 27th of July 1841

Aged 74 Years

Also the above

WILLIAM HANDSOME

who died at Brompton

the 23rd of August 1847

His Remains lie interred in the

Cemetery of that Place

Concise prerogative Curt of Canterbury Will Dated 18th May 1843

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

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

Witnesses: Frederick Lyndhurst Haines Alexander Lean

Proved 16th October 1847

Headstone and Foot Stone

In Memory of

JAMES HARRISS

who departed this Life

June the 28th 1784

Aged 38 Years

“When God [ ]

and of Life [ ]

& Wise

[ ]

WADFIELD ? [ ]

[ ] March 1819 [ ]

Sacred to the Memory of

FRANCES Wife of

WILLIAM HARRIS

who departed this Life

the 7th of October 1794

Aged36 Years

Also the above

WILLIAM HARRIS

late Surgeon of this Parish

who departed this Life

23rd of June 180[5]

Aged 47 Years

Also ELEANOR HARRIS

Sister of the above

who [departed this] Life

June [ ]

[ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th April 1805

William Harris of Milton, Surgeon and Apothecary.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All of his books to his sons, equally shared.

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

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

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

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

Affidavit 15th October 1805

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

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

SARAH HARRISON

who died 27th May 1819

Aged 83 Years

“Farewell my Friends, my Children dear adieu,

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

no more on Earth I shall four Faces see,

But hope in Heaven we shall happy be.”

Also

ANN SUSANNA SUTHERLAND

who died 5th April 1807

Aged 2 Years

Also

SUSANNA Wife of

ROBERT SUTHERLAND

who died 8th June 1837

in her 59th Year

Also

ELIZA Wife of

CHARLES SUTHERLAND

who died 6th August 1849

Aged 41 Years

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

MARY HARVEY

the Beloved Wife of

JOHN HARVEY

who departed this Life Sept the 6th 1841

Aged 26 Years

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

RICHARD HATFIELD

who died 17th Feb 1840

Aged 55 Years

Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone

Here Lieth the Remains of

JOHN HAZARD

who died February 13th 1738

Aged 60 Years

“Omnia ex volntate Dei”

Also MILDRED his Wife

who died May 11th 1751

Aged 67 Years

Likewise

REBECCA ANN DASHWOOD HAZARD

Second Wife of

SAMUEL HAZARD

who died May 24th 1818

Aged 56 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 16th July 1735

John Hazard of Gravesend, Maltster.

A short religious preamble.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: Jno. Butler Henry Wooton Thomas Medhurst

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

Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

SAMUEL HAZARD

who departed this Life

December the 8th 1775

Aged 56 Years

Also

ELIZABETH

Wife of the above

who died December 13th 1789

Aged 80 Years ?

In the adjoining grave lieth the Remains of

REBECCA ANN Wife of

SAMUEL HAZARD Junr.

Who departed this Life

the 24th of May 1818

Aged 56 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Date 23rd November 1770

Samuel Hazard the Elder of Gravesend, Maltster.

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

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

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

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

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

He appoints his son Samuel sole executor.

Witnesses: William Cleverly William Mair Thomas Pattinson

Proved 19th December 1775

100

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

this remains in situ but very eroded and badly flaked

Forty feet from this Vault are Deposited the Remains of

Mr SAMUEL HAZARD of this Parish

who departed this Life October 20th 1837 Aged 83 Years

Also REBECCA ANN DASHWOOD HAZARD

Second Wife of the above

who departed this Life May 24th 1818 Aged 56 Years

This tablet is erected to their Memory by their Nephews

SAMUEL, GEORGE HOLDING & CHARLES RICKARDS

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th June 1836

Samuel Hazard of Gravesend,Gentleman.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Codicil 6th March 1837

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

Not Witnesses.

Affidavit 31st January 1838

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

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

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

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

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

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

HAZARD see PATTINSON

HAZARD see SARMON

101

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

JAMES HEATH

who departed this Life

the 1st of April 1797

Aged 41 Years

Also ANN Wife of the above

who departed this Life

he 24th of May 1816

Aged 60 Years

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

Their Hearts too good to murmur at their Fate,

With Christian Fortitude they bore their Pain,

Till Death consign'd them to Dust again”

Mr THOMAS MIDDLETON

died 8th Decr 1815

Aged 50 Years

Rear

Sacred

to the Memory of

Capt. JOSEPH MIDDLETON

who died September 19th 1843

Aged 46 Years

Also

MARIA Wife of

Mr RICHARD TYLER

and Daughter of Mr THOMAS MIDDLETON

who died November 11th 1846

Aged 81 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 17th October 1782

James Heath of Gravesend, Carpenter.

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

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

Witnesses: R. Parker Richard Pennall James Reynolds

Codicil 21st March 1792

He now lives in Milton.

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

He confirms the rest of the will.

Witnesses: William Harris Ann Bowden Jno Evans

Proved 9th August 1797

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

102

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

JOHN HEDGECOCK

who died 26th April 1835

Aged 49 Years

HENNEY see HUGESSEN

HOLDING see HAZARD

103

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

ABRAHAM HOLMES

who died 6th June 1844

Aged 74 Years

“When God cuts off the Thread of Life,

Fatal Death parts Man and Wife”

Also

MARY his Wife

who died 14th September 1848

Aged 68 Years

“A Tender Husband and a Wife so Dear,

Both in one Grave lie Sleeping here”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 15th July 1842

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

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

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

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

He signs the will with his mark X

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

Affidavit , Saturday 6th July 1844

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

Proved 10th July 1844

104

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

HANNAH HONEY

of Trigon Road, Lambeth

in the County of Surrey

died in the Parish

6th September 1849

Aged 73 Years

105

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

ELIZABETH Wife of

JOHN HOOKER

who died 21st December 1827

Aged 59 Years

Also

JOHN HOOKER

who died 11th November 1853

Aged 76 Years

Also

ELIZABETH BONE

Sister of JOHN HOOKER

who died 19th May 1861

Aged 87 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 27th March 1845

John Hooker of Garden Row, Gravesend, Gentleman.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

106

Headstone

In Memory of

ROBERT HOPPER

of this Parish

who departed this Life

the 10th of March 1796

Aged 55 Years

Also [ ]

Children of the above

who died in their Infancy

107

Chest Tomb

Ledger

Here lyeth the Body of

MARY [ ]

WILLIAM [ ]

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

[ ]

HENRY HUGGUSEN [ ]

2nd October 17[ ]

[ ]BASE ? died 29th September [ ]

JOHN DONMALL

of the Parish of Milton who departed this Life

the 3rd of [June] [1802]

Aged 55 Years

Mr JOHN DONMALL

late of Northfleet

Son of the above

who departed this Life the 29th of December [ ]

Aged 44 Years

West End

In Memory of

ANN RICHARDSON

who died 17th December 1840

Aged 86 Years

East End

In Memory of

SARAH HENNEY who died [ ]

1857 Aged 76 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 26th May 1802

John Donmall of Milton, Baker.

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: Philip Luscombe George Simmons William Green

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

108

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

JOHN HUTCHINSON Gent

who departed this Life

the 24th of August 1799

Aged 98 Years

“What now he is full well proclaims this sod,

Living he was the noblest Work of God”

Also Mrs SALLAS TASH

who died the 28th of November 1804

Aged 92 Years

Also SARAH[ ]N

(late B[ ] [who died]

[Nove]mber 1st 1825

Aged 26 Years

Also FREDERICK JOHN KEIGHTLEY

who died September 15th 1833

Aged 3 Years

Also MARY ANN H[A]LL ? Ground level

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Date 7th March 1798

John Hutchinson of Gravesend, Gentleman.

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: J. Guthrie Fran. Rogers Jno Evans

Codicil 9th March 1799

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

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

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

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

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

He ratifies the rest of the will.

Witnesses: John Terry Jno Evans William Gordon

Proved 10th September 1799

HUTCHINSON see SWINNY

JESSUP see BRADLY

JOHNSON see ATTER

JOHNSON see WEYBORNE

JOLLY see DELAP

109

Headstone, Body Stone and Foot Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

CATHERINE LEIGH

Younger Daughter of

Revd. RICHARD SYMONDS and MARY JOYNES

who died January 11th 1848

Aged 25 Years

Also of MARY Widow of the

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

Rector of this Parish

who died November 26th 1848

Aged 56 Years

Also of ELIZABETH Widow of

Mr JOHN BAKER of Frindsbury

and Mother of the above MARY JOYNES

who died at Gravesend March 28th 1851

Aged 79 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th June 1848

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEIGHLY see HUTCHINSON

110

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

SARAH

Daughter of the late

JOHN & ELIZABETH KETTLEWELL

[ ]

who departed this Life [ ]

Aged [ ]

111

Chest Tomb

North Side

[ ]

THOMAS KILLICK

of this Parish who died 12th April 1829

Aged 58 Years

Also ELIZABTH ANN his Widow

who died 29th Nov. 1851 Aged 75 Years

Also THOMAS their Son

who died 25th March 1842 Aged 31 Years

East Side

[ ]

THOMAS BEALE LOFT

who died 18th Aug. 1870

in his 75th Year

“His Trust was in the Lord,

His End was Peace”

Also MARY his Wife

who died 1st March 1880

Aged 70 Years

“In Blessed Hope,

waiting for Jesus Christ”

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

West Side

[ ]

THOMAS BEALE LOFT

who died 12th May 1893

Aged 59 Years

“Hold thou me up and I shall be safe”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 24th February 1829

Thomas Killick of Gravesend, Gentleman.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He appoints the Reverend Joynes his executor and trustee.

Witnesses: Samuel Man Henry Wilson Giles James Edmed

Proved 21st July 1829

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th February 1842

Thomas Killick of Church Street, Gravesend, Gentleman.

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

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

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

Proved 26th July 1842

KITE see WILSON

KNIGHT see MURRELL

112

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

CHARLOTTE KNORR

who departed this Life

the 12th of October 1801

Aged 13 Years

Also

CHARLOTTE CLAY

late of Danbury in the County of Essex

who departed this Life

the 8th of June 1821

Aged 54 Years

LACONHAM see WILSON

113

Chest Tomb

Here Lieth Interr'd with Severall of his Children

the Body of WILLIAM LANCE, Gent

One of the Jurats of this Town

who died 13th August 1741 Aged 59 Years

Also Mrs MARY READ

who departed this Life April 6th 1768 Aged 66 Years

Also the Body of Mrs MARY LANCE

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

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

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

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th December 1739

William Lance of Gravesend, Butcher

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

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

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

*(Chalton, possibly Chartham ?)

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

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

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

He appoints his wife his sole executor.

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

Witnesses: Richard Cock Thomas Wyburne George Burrows

Proved 15th June 1742

LANE see GEALE

114

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

RUSSELL, Son of

RUSSELL and MARY LANGLEY

of this Parish

who departed this Life

November 11th 1801

Aged 2 Years & 1 Month

Also MARTHA Daughter of the above

who departed this Life

January 10th 1801 Aged 5 Years

Likewise MARY HART LANGLEY

Wife of the above RUSSELL LANGLEY

who departed this Life

April 21st 1803 Aged 33 Years

Likewise RUSSELL LANGLEY

who departed this Life

the 9th of March 1809 Aged 52 Years

[ Eroded Verses ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd January 1809

Russell Langley of Gravesend, Victualler.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: James Edmed R. Keddell

Proved 2nd May 1809

115

Headstone and Slab

Here Rests all that is Mortal of

DAVID ELLAND LANGTON

and MARY his Wife

MARY LANGTON

Born 17th February 1788

Died 12th August 1845

DAVID ELLAND LANGTON

Born 29th June 1785

Died 30th January 1873

“Thanks be to God which giveth us the Victory,

Through our Lord Jesus Christ”

116

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone with Urn motif

Sacred

to the Memory of

Mr JAMES CARGILL LAW

of Newcastle upon Tyne

Master of the Brig Sarah of Inverness

and only Son of

Mr DAVID LAW of Montrose

who departed this Life

the 1st of May 1820

in the 23rd Year of his Age

LLOYD see GEALE

LOFT see KILLICK

117

Headstone and Foot Stone

Memory of

JOSEPH LORD

who departed this Life August 1st 1818

Aged 77 Years

Also ANN LORD Wife of the above

who departed this Life July 30th 1825

Aged 84 Years

Also two Children of

JAMES and ANNA CLARKE

LORD see Interior Inscriptions

LOWREY see MADDOCKS

118

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

JOSEPH LUKES

(of this Parish)

who died May 4th 1797 Aged 52 Years

Also ELIZABETH his Wife

who died 20th September 1815 Aged 72 Years

Also ELIZABETH Daughter of

JOHN & MARY LUKES

who died 1st April 1826 Aged 16 Years

Also MARY Wife of JOHN LUKES

who died 23rd December 1838 Aged 51 Years

Rear

[ ]

JOHN LEWIS Son of

JOHN LEWIS & SUSANNA SARAH LUKES

who died 17th February 1839 Aged 3 Years

Also EDWARD WALTER their Son

who died 28th June 1847 Aged 17 Months

LUKES see GARDNER

119

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

PHILIP LUSCOMBE

of this Parish

who died 10th January 1831

Age 66 Years

Also ANN his Wife

who died 5th November 1848

Aged 78 Years

Also three of their Sons

JOHN who died 2nd July 1818 Aged 24 Years

ISAAC who died 27th February 1829 Aged 24 Years

SAMUEL who died 25th February 1837 Aged 29 Years

Also ANN Daughter of the above

who died 5th June 1854 in her 51st Year

120

Headstone and Foot Stone

In Memory of

ELIZABETH Wife of

GEORGE MACKAY

who died Dec 2nd 1803

Aged 37 Years

Also ELIZABETH MARTIN

Daughter of the above and Wife of

WILLIAM READ

who [ ]

Aged 30 Years

Also WILLIAM STEADMAN

who died March 17th 18[ ]

Aged [ ] Years

121

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

WILLIAM MADDOCKS

who died 23rd May 1835

Aged 72 Years

Also MARY his Wife

who died 9th January 1847

Aged 78 Years

Also ELIZABETH Wife of

Mr GEORGE LOWREY

Daughter of the above

who died 10th December 1867

Aged 71 Years

Also GEORGE LOWREY Esq J.P.

Of the City of Rochester

who died 6th October 1878

in his 85th Year

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th October 1832

William Maddocks of New Road, Gravesend.

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

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

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

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

He appoints his wife and George Lowrey executors.

Witnesses; William Eversfield Junior ?, George Bauckham Henry Matthews

Proved 25th June 1835

Principal Probate Registry Index

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

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

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

122

Double Headstone and Body Stone

Left Side ?

Sacred to the Memory of

WILLIAM MAIR

(of this Parish)

who departed this Life

the 7th of January 1800

Aged 81 Years

Also MARGARET Wife of

the above WILLIAM MAIR

who departed this Life

the 27th of February 1778

Aged 58 Years

Left issue three Sons and one Daughter

Viz. JAMES, WILLIAM, PHILLIP & MARY

Also WILLIAM Son of the above

who died April the 2nd 1806

Aged 48 Years

Mrs MARY CLEMENTS

Daughter of the above

who died 5th Oct 1828

Aged 66 Years

Also Mr WILLIAM CLEMENTS

who died 20th Oct 1829

Aged 70 Years

Right Side ?

In Memory of

PATIENCE Wife of

Mr JOHN WILSON

who departed this Life

September 23rd 1847

After a Long and Painful Illness

in the 60th Year of her Age

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated [ ] March 1799

William Mair of Gravesend, Plumber and Glazier.

A brief pious preamble.

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

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

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

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

To his maid servant Mary Grainger, £10.

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

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

Witnesses: Jno. Simmons George Cooper

Affidavit 19th April 1801

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

Proved 27th November 1801

MAIR see GROVE

123

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

ELIZABETH MANNING Wife of

JONATHAN MANNING

who departed this Life

January 22nd 1836

Aged 46 Years

Also the above

JONATHAN MANNING

who departed this Life

December 3rd 1844

Aged 59 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 28th October 1844

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

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

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

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

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

Proved 17th January 1845 Power reserved to Charles Bond.

124

Foot Stone only surviving, names from Burial Register

J.M 1792 (JAMES MARSHALL)

S.M. 1802 (SUSANNA MARSHALL)

A.M. 1803 (AUGUSTUS MARSHALL)

125

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

Mr GEORGE MARSHALL

who departed this Life

the 6th April 1811

Aged 46 Years

Also Three Children who died in their Infancy

Also ESTHER MARSHALL

Wife of the above

who departed this Life

the 14th July 1848

Aged 79 Years

“Far from the World of Toil and Strife,

They're present with the Lord,

The Labours of their Mortal Life,

End in a Large Reward”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 20th March 1811

George Marshall of Milton, Waterman.

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

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

He appoints his wife and William Foster his executors.

Witnesses: W. Marshall Francis Southgate

Proved 24th December 1811

MARSHALL see PAINE

126

Headstone

Here lyeth buried ye Body of

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

August [ ] ye Great Mortality 1666 Aged 4[ ]

Yeares MARY MATHEWES her Daughter who

departed this Life 27th of March 1660 Aged 3 Months

MATHEWS see ARNOLD

MATHEWS see TURNER

MAY see CRUDEN

127

Woodville Burial Ground

Large, Square Chest Tomb

West Side

[ ]

Mr WALTER MEDHURST

who died 13th of October 1791 Aged 78 Years

Also THOMAS Son of the above who departed this Life

the 19th of February 1802 Aged 50 Years

East Side

In Memory of PHEBE Wife of WILLIAM TROUGHTON

who departed this Life [ ] November 1808 [ ]

Also the above WILLIAM, the second Son of

THOMAS & MILDRED TROUGHTON

born December 23rd 1777 died April 10th 1830

Also THOMAS, eldest Son of THOMAS & MILDRED TROUGHTON

who departed this Life 27th November 1843 Aged 67 Years

South Side

In Memory of

CHARLES ROBINS TROUGHTON

who died May 18th 1836 Aged 42 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd November 1787

Walter Medhurst of Gravesend, Tallow Chandler.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: Edward Lark Thomas Allman Ed. Watts

Proved 5th March 1792

Note in margin, 24th December 1810

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

Note in margin, 31st March 1817.

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

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th August 1827

William Troughton of Milton, Victualler .

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

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

He appoints his wife and his brother Joseph his executors.

Witnesses: John Bearblock George Bearblock Peter E. Bearblock.

Proved 26th October 1830

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 13th October 1840

Thomas Troughton of Gravesend, Tallow Chandler.

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

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

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

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

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

He gives his nieces Mildred and Ann Troughton, £200

He gives his nephew William Troughton, £100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Affidavit 25th January 1844

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proved 23rd February 1844

128

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

MARTHA Wife of

WILLIAM MERCHANT

of the Parish of Milton

who died 30th March 1850

Aged 65 Years

Also

GEORGE HENRY

Son of the above

who died 27th August 1853

Aged 28 Years

MIDDLETON see HEATH

129

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

SARAH Wife of

THOMAS MILEHAM

who departed this Life

the 21st of May 1815

in the 26th Year of her Age

Also four Children of the above

THOMAS, EBENEZER, THOMAS

and WILLIAM who died in their Infancy

Also ELIZABETH Second Wife of

the above THOMAS MILEHAM

who departed this Life

the 19th of April 1837

in the 40th Year of her Age

130

Headstone

To the Memory of

Mrs MARY ANN MILLETT Wife of

THOMAS GILES MILLETT

of Fulham, Middlesex

who departed this Life

January 29th 1841

Aged 53 Years

Also GEORGE MILLETT

Youngest Son of the above

who departed this Life

October 14th 1841

Aged 18 Years

Mary Ann Millett was living at Rope Walk, Gravesend

George Millett was living at Hall's Garden, Dartford

MILLS see EVANS

131

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

GEORGE MISSING

who died 1st January 1838 Aged 81 Years

Also HANNAH his Wife

who died 14th July 1843 Aged 84 Years

Also WILLIAM their Son

drowned near Whitby

13th January 1837Aged 44 Years

Also SARAH Wife of

GEORGE MISSING Junr

who died 3rd January 1839 Aged 45 Years

Also ELIZABETH GRAVES Daughter of the above

who died 3rd August 1841 Aged 38 Years

Also GEORGE Son of the above

who died 3rd April 1843 Aged 54 Years

Also HENRY JAMES Son of

JOHN & HARRIOT GOODYEAR

who died 4th November 1845 Aged 21 Years

Also 2 Daughters who died in their Infancy

Also MARY ANN Wife of WILLIAM DADD

&Daughter of the above

who died 12th August 1847 Aged 47 Years

Also a Daughter who died in her Infancy

Rear

[ ]

HANNAH Daughter of

GEORGE & SARAH MISSING

who died 11th November 1858

Aged 35 Years

Also MARTHA Wife of

JAMES MISSING

who died 18th August 1853

Aged 56 Years

MITCHELL see WILLIAMS

132

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

ESTHER Wife of

CHARLES MITTON

who departed this Life

the 30th of December 1806

Aged 55 ? Years

“To name her [ ],

[ ] grief [ ]

What [ ]

[ ] relief [ ]

A Husband mourns the [ ]

Fame spreads her Worth

a Husband knew it Well”

Also the above

CHARLES MITTON

who died May the 31st 1807

Aged 56 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated [ ] February 1807

Charles Mitton of Milton, Waterman.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proved 24th October 1807

133

Headstone

In Memory of

ELIZABETH Daughter of

JOHN & ANN MONK

of this Parish

who departed this Life

June 2nd 1772

Aged 10 Weeks

Also Mrs ELIZTH. WHEELER

who departed this Life

March 31st 1776

Aged 60 Years

Rear

[In] Memory of

[ ] [ ]RRELL

[who di[ed] [ ]

4th 1823

Aged 77 [Ye]ars

[Al]so [ ]

of the above [ ]

1st 1811

RS[ ]

FT[ ]

ISS[ ]

[ ]o Daughters WILLI[AM ?]

[ ]AH & MARY

[ ]

134

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

JOHN Son of

JOHN & CAROLINE MORGAN

who died 23rd February 1845

Aged 1 Year

“Weep not for me my Parents dear,

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

There is not one temptation [ ],

Me here

And I am safe from every sneer”

135

Headstone and Foot Stone

Here lyeth interred the Body of

Mrs MARY MOULD Wife of

Mr WILLIAM MOULD

of the Parish of Milton next Gravesend

who departed this Life

the Twenty First day of February 1787

Aged Sixty Nine Years

Also the above

WILLIAM MOULD

who departed this Life

the 11th of October 1802

Aged 90 Years

136

Chest Tomb

East End

[ ]

SARAH MURRELL

who died the 25th of May 1776

Aged 37 Years

EDWARD MURRELL

who died the 21st of May 1777

Aged 39 Years

Also JENCEY (sic)

Daughter of the above who died

in her Infancy

West End

To the Memory of

JOHN GOLDSMITH

who died the 28th of May 1809

Aged 68 Years

Also MARY GOLDSMITH

who died the 15th of November 1813

Aged 81 Years

North Side

[ ]

THOMAS KNIGHT (Citizen of London)

who died the 27th of February 1809 Aged 48Years

Also Five Children who died in their Infancy

Also Mrs ANNA MARIA CLUTTON

who died the 8th of March 1813 Aged 44 Years

Also SARAH Wife of THOMAS KNIGHT

who died the 1st of May 1838 Aged 72 Years

South Side

[ ]

SARAH ELIZABETH KNIGHT

who died the 25th of April 1868 Aged 75 Years

Also THOMAS KNIGHT Husband of the above

who died the 27th of August 1878 Aged 73 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th October 1808

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proved 19th April 1809

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 26th November 1807

John Goldsmith of Gravesend, Victualler.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proved 2nd October 1810

137

Headstone

Beneath are interred the Remains of

ELIZABETH Wife of

Mr JOHN NEWING

who departed this Life

the 28th April 1817

Aged 42 Years

Leaving issue three Sons & one Daughter

Viz JOHN, EDWARD JOHN,

STEPHEN & ELIZABETH

This stone is erected by her Husband

in commemoration of departed Worth.

138

Headstone

[ ]

WILLIAM JAMES NEWMAN

Born 8th March 1793

Died 9th July 1837

SARAH his Wife

Born 1st Sep 1795

Died 22nd Dec 1836 [ ]

two Sons, WILLIAM & HENRY

139

Headstone and Ledger

Family Vault of WILLIAM NEWMAN

Headstone

EMILY ANN Daughter of above

Died 11th Feb 1861 Aged 16

ALFRED DUNKIN Son of above

Died 10th Jan 1861 Aged 19

SARAH ANN Wife of above

Died 8th Aug 1868 Aged 54

SARAH LAURA Daughter of above

Died 23rd March 1871 Aged 20

ANNETTE Daughter of above

Died 20th July 1872 Aged 19

WILLLIAM VOSPER Son of above

Died 2nd October 1871 Aged 35

Interred in Gravesend Cemetery

North Side of Ledger

SARAH ANN Wife of WILLIAM NEWMAN

Died 8th Aug 1868 Aged 54

South Side of Ledger

WILLIAM NEWMAN

who was 60 Years Vestry Clerk of Gravesend

died 3rd August 1906 in his 93rd Year

Principal Probate Registry Index

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

140

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

ELIZABETH NEWSON

who died 27th September 1840

of the Parish of Milton next Gravesend

in her 80th Year

NICHOLSON see FOSTER

NIGHTINGALE see CRAFTER

141

Chest Tomb with Iron Railings

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

Ledger

[ ]

Mr WALTER NYNN

who died November. 21St 1775

Aged 61 Years

North Side

Sacred to the Memory of

MARY Wife of JEREMIAH DENNETT

who departed this Life February 27th 1826 Aged 48 Years

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

Also WILLIAM who died April 1st 1810 Aged 21 Months

Likewise the above JEREMIAH DENNETT

who departed this Life December 11th 1842 Aged 71 Years

South Side

Sacred to the Memory of

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

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd April 1774

Walter Nynn, Gentleman and Jurat of Gravesend and Milton.

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: Sarah Skinner G. S. Man Jno Evans

Proved 24th April 1776

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st May 1842

Jeremiah Dennett of Milton, Esquire.

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

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

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

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

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

To his niece Mary wife of Ralph Bailey, £50

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

142

Headstone and Body Stone, carved with Putti and Emblems

In Memory of

ROBERT PAINE

of this Parish

who departed this Life

February 21st 1771

Aged 50 Years

Also two Sons and three Daughters

And WILLIAM MARSHALL

who died September 10th 1805

Aged 50 Years

Likewise ANN MARSHALL

Wife of the above

who died October the 15th 1806

Aged 45 ? Years

Rear

Sacred to the Memory of

THOMAS SIMMONS

who departed this Life

April 25th 1829

Aged 33 Years

Also two Daughters of the above

who died in their Infancy

Also Mr WILLIAM PAINE

who departed this Life

7th November 1835

Aged 79 Years

Also FRANCES Wife of

Mr WILLIAM PAINE

who departed this Life

28th August 1848

Aged 88 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th October 1775

Robert Paine of Gravesend, Victualler.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Witnesses: Thomas Dalton Daniel Watmore Thomas Pattinson

Proved 13th January 1776

Note in margin, 17th February 1817.

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

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th September 1805

William Marshall of Gravesend, Waterman.

First, all his debts to be paid.

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

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

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

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

He appoints his trustees to be his executors.

Witnesses: Thomas Batt Jno Mills Evans

Proved 22nd November 1805

PALLISTER see PENN

143

Headstone

In Memory of

NA[THANIEL]

PA[NKHURST] [who departed this]

Life September [ ] 1806 [Aged] [ ]

Years Also NATHANIEL PANKHURST

Son of the above who unfortunately

met with his Death by a fall from the

Mast head of the King George Tilt Boat No [ ]

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

leaving a Widow & Son to lament his loss

Also ELIZABETH CRANE

who died 13th February 1815 Aged 29 Years

[ ] COLLINS ? [ ]

the 27th [ ]

Aged [ ] [Ye]ars

Rear

Sacred

[to the Memory of]

ESTHER Wife of

JOHN PRICE [ ] 18[ ]5

[Aged ] [ ] Years

Also FRANCES TWIGG Wife of

JOSEPH TWIGG

who died May 31st 1840 Aged 50 Years

144

Headstone

[ ]

CHARLES PANNELL

who died 30th August 1850

Aged 49 Years

Also MARY ANN Daughter of the above

who died 13th November 1839

Aged 13 Years

“Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord”

145

Headstone on Wall

To the Memory of

ELIZABETH PARKER

who died February 16th 1827

Aged 21 Years

Also ANN P[ ]TMAN

who died May 12th 18[ ]

Aged 6 ? Years & 9 Months

Also ELIZABETH PARKER

[ ]

Aged [ ]

[ ] ROBERT PARKER

[ ]

[ ] Years

PARKER see BAKER

PASTE see DODD

146

Tablet on West Wall near Door, In Situ

In a Vault below lies interred the Body of

ELIZABETH Wife of THOMAS PATTINSON

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

Also the Body of ELIZABETH HARMAN

Daughter of the said THOMAS and ELIZABETH

PATTINSON who died the 24th day of July 1784

Aged 7 Years

Also the Body of the said THOMAS PATTINSON

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

Likewise SARAH Wife of SAMUEL HAZARD the Daughter

of the above THOMAS and ELIZABETH PATTINSON who departed

this Life the 21st of October 1796 Aged 36 Years

Also Mr WILLIAM PATTINSON who departed

this Life the 10th of January 1804 Aged 37 Years

Also Mrs ANN SARAH PATTINSON Wife of the above

who died the 17th of July 1822 Aged 54 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 31st August 1779

Thomas Pattinson of Gravesend, Gentleman.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To his trustees, a mourning ring each.

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

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

Witnesses: Jno. Radish William Filmer Augustine Styles

Codicil 6th August 1783

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

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

Witnesses: Thomas Troughton Jno Radish Augustine Styles

Codicil 15th June 1785

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

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

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

He charges his Stoke estate with these payments.

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

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

He confirms rest of will.

Witnesses: Walter Medhurst Luther Eccleston Thomas Troughton

Proved 12th November 1785

Note in Margin, 18th April 1801

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

Note in Margin, 14th May 1805

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

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

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

147

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

SARAH Wife of

GEORGE PATTINSON

who died 9th April 1838

Aged 58 Years

Also GEORGE PATTINSON

who died 19th October 1846

Aged 71 Years

Also GEORGE PATTINSON their Son

who died 19th December 1836

Aged 24 Years

148

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

Here rest the Remains of

SAMPSON PENLEY

who departed this Life

April 10th 1832 Aged 67 Years

Also of LUCY his Wife

who departed this Life

December 5th 1836 Aged 65 Years

In whose Memory their Affectionate

Children have caused this humble

Tablet to be raised

Recording likewise that of their Sons

WILLIAM PENLEY

who died and was interred at Calais

October 28th 1822 Aged 21 Years

Also SAMPSON PENLEY

who expired suddenly at Paris

May 27th 1838 Aged 44 Years

Where his Remains are deposited

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

Legions of Angels can't confine us there”

To the above Remains are added those of

PHEBE PENLEY

Daughter of SAMPSON & LUCY PENLEY

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

149

Headstone and Body Stone

In Memory of

Miss PENN Daughter of

GEORGE & ELIZABETH PENN

(Isle of Thanet)

Born 1789 Died 1847

Also THOMAS PALLISTER

of this Parish

Son of BLAYDES & JANE of Thirsk

Born March 24th 1784

Died August 15th 1851

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd September 1842

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

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

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

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

Affidavit 26th August 1851

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

Proved 27th August 1851

150

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

MARIA Wife of

WILLIAM PENNIFER

who died 17th June 1851

Aged 55 Years

151

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

THOMAS PIPLER

who died 20th September 1829

Aged 37 Years

Also ELIZABETH Wife of

JOHN PIPLER Senr

who died 29th April 1830

Aged 78 Years

Also JOHN PIPLER

who died 3rd May 1835

Aged 83 Years

Also JOHN Eldest Son of

JOHN & ELIZABETH PIPLER

who died 29th December 1847

Aged 63 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th February 1846

John Pipler of Gravesend, Gentleman.

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

Berry, equally shared.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Codicil 6th August 1847

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

Rest of will confirmed.

Witnesses: Thomas Cheeseman William Scott.

Proved 4th February 1848

PITT see ATTER

POLLOCK see DEANE

PRICE see PANKHURST

PULLEN see SWINEY

152

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

WILLIAM PURNELL

of this Parish

who departed this Life

September the 7th 1794

Aged 25 Years

Also ANN Wife of the above

who departed this Life

8th of April 1802

Aged 33 Years

Likewise MARY PURNELL Wife of

JAMES PURNELL

who died the 23rd of September 1815

Aged 57 Years

153

Headstone and Body Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

GAYNAM Son of

GEORGE & MARY RACKSTRAW

of this Parish

who died the 12th of January 1800

Aged 17 Years

Also MARY BUMSTEAD WOOLLEY

Daughter of the above & Wife of

GEORGE WOOLLEY (of London)

who died the 27th of January 1801

Aged 24 Years

Near this place lieth 2 Sons & 2 Daughters

of the above GEORGE & MARY RACKSTRAW

Also MARY ANN Daughter of the above

who died Jany the 7th 1802 Aged 14 Months

Likewise the above

GEORGE RACKSTRAW

who died the 22nd of June 1804

Aged 50 Years

Also Mr PHILIP BUMSTEAD

who died the 24th of November 1806

Aged 82 Years

Likewise Mrs BENNETT BUMSTEAD Wife of

the above Mr PHILIP BUMSTEAD

who died May the 28th in the Year 1813

Aged 92 Years

Rear

Sacred

to the Memory of

PHILIP JEREMIAH RACKSTRAW

who died the 10th of September 1812

Aged 2 Years

Also MARY WILSON RACKSTRAW

Wife of the late GEORGE RACKSTRAW

who died March 25th 1823

Aged 68 Years

Also JOSIAH WISE RACKSTRAW Son of the above

MARY WILSON and GEORGE RACKSTRAW

who died January 1st 1839

Aged 48 Years

Also ANN RACKSTRAW Wife of

BENJAMIN GEORGE RACKSTRAW

who died September19th 1847

Aged 62 Years

Also BENJAMIN GEORGE RACKSTRAW

who died October 19th 1847

Aged 59 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 4th August 1803

George Rackstraw of Gravesend.

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

He is sick and weak in body.

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

Witnesses: James Champier ? William Maddocks

Proved 17th July 1804

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd December 1845

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

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

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

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

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

He appoints his trustees his executors.

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

Proved 12th November 1847

154

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

MARY ANN Wife of

JAMES RAGEN

of this Parish

who died 7th August 1844

Aged 55 Years

“Faithful and True a Treasure each alone,

A Wife a Mistress and a Friend in one.

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

He sadly summing what he had and lost”

155

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

HARRIOT MARIA Daughter of

ROBERT & CHARLOTTE RANDELL

who departed this Life

the 3rd of January 1808

Aged 15 Months

156

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

MARY Wife of

JOHN RAWLLINGS

who died 29th January 1854

Aged 79 Years

READ see LANCE

READ see MACKAY

157

Ledger, “beneath” Curd headstone

Also RANDELL REID

who died 31st May 1841

Aged 68 Years

Also SUSANNA his Wife

who died 2nd January 1856

Aged 84 Years

RICHARDS see DELAP

RICHARDSON see HUGESSON

RICKARDS see

158

Headstone

[ ]

AMELIA HERON ROGERS Daughter of

WILLIAM HERON & MARY ROGERS

who departed this Life

the 21st of June 1812

Aged 21 Years

Also to the above

WILLIAM HERON ROGERS

who departed this Life

the 18th of March 1834

Aged 62 Years

Likewise the above

MARY ROGERS

who departed this Life

the 7th of April 1836

Aged 69 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 16th July 1830

William Heron Rogers of Gravesend, Surgeon.

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

He gives his clothes to his brother George Vinning Rogers.

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

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

To his wife Mary, £100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He appoints his trustees executors.

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

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

ROWE see DREWRY

159

Headstone

[ ]

JOSEPH ROWLAND

late of Dovercourt House

who died 17th October 1848

Aged 25 Years*

“Afflictions Sore long time I bore,

Physicians were in Vain,

Till God did please Death should seize me,

And ease me of my Pain”

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

160

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

ANN Daughter of

WILLIAM & SARAH ELEANOR ROXBERRY

who was unfortunately drowned 25th August 1830

Aged 15 Years

“In the Midst of Life we are in Death”

Also SARAH ELEANOR ROXBERRY

who died 16th January 1831

Aged 48 Years

Also JAMES ROXBERRY Son of the above

who died 11th January 1845

Aged 23 Years

Also WILLIAM ROXBERRY

who died 14th February 1852

Aged 68 Years

161

Small Headstone

To the Memory of

EPHRAIM RYCRAFT

who died 26th August 1818

Aged 30 Years*

* Colyer - Fergusson states 26, Burial Register records 30

162

Tablet on West Wall near West Door, still in situ

In a Vault beneath rest the Remains of

JOHN GLADDISH Son of

WILLIAM & ELIZABETH SANDERS

who died the 1st of May 1848

Aged 28 Years

Also the above

Mr WILLIAM SANDERS

many years Surgeon in this Parish

who died the 15th of October 1849

Aged 68 Years

Also CHARLES Son of the above

who died March 1st 1879

Aged 75 Years

Also ELIZABETH Wife of the above

who died December 1st 1879

Aged 89 Years

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

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th September 1849

William Sanders of Gravesend, Surgeon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To his son Charles, £700.

To his son Henry Shearly, £500.

To his son Edward James, £500.

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

The sum of £4,200 on mortgage on land in the neighbouring parish (Milton ?), upon trust, trustees to pay interest on a ¼ of it to his daughter Catherine, wife of Rev [ ] Marsh, free of any interest of her present or future husband. After her death the principal of the ¼ part as she directs by her will.

Another ¼ part's interest to each of his daughters, Ann, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary, with power to bequeath it in their wills.

If any of his daughters do not make any disposition , his trustees will stand possessed of that share and share it equally among her children.

If any of his daughters die intestate leaving no children, then his surviving daughters to equally share her portion.

His freehold house at 2 Clarence Place, Milton, to his trustees, upon trust, to allow his unmarried daughters to live there or have the rent until their marriages or deaths.

After his daughters are all married or die unmarried, the house to be sold, the proceeds and any other of his residuary estate, upon trust, to be divided equally among his children. Interest can be used after his wife's death for his children's maintenance and education.................trust details......................................................

He appoints his wife Elizabeth and his sons Charles and Henry his executors.

Witnesses: Henry Newbon, Solicitor, Gravesend Elizabeth Higgins of 1 Clarence Place, Milton.

Proved 14th December 1849

163

Stone Tablet “apparently fixed to another stone”, next to the Vestry door.

[ ]

ANN FAUCIT SAVILL

who died July 17th 1827

Aetat 29 Years

Leaving two Infant Daughters

ANN ?, and PHEBE, Aged one and two Years

“In Death she found Life,

So may we all”

To perpetuate her Memory,

To commemorate her Virtues,

As Daughter, Wife and Mother,

This Stone is erected

By her Afflicted Husband

164

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

MARY SARAH FREW Daughter of

THOMAS & MARY SARAH SEAGER

Born 23rd Sept 1820

Died 19th Dec 1829

Also THOMAS Son of the above

who died 26th August 1830

Aged 8 Years & 7 Months

Also JAMES HENRY FREW

Adopted Son of the above

who died 18th February 1841

in his 22nd Year

Also THOMAS SEAGER

who died 7th January1845

in his 52nd Year

Also MARY SARAH SEAGER

who died 21st July 1858

in her 69th Year

Her Remains are deposited in

the Gravesend and Milton Cemetery

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 2nd June 1832

Thomas Seager of Gravesend, Lighterman.

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

He gives his boats, barges, house furniture,plate, linen, china, money, securities for money and personal estate to his wife Mary Sarah, absolutely.

His freehold houses and lands to Robert Goulding of Horsleydown, Surrey, Cornfactor and William Creed of Tilbury Fort, Essex, Victualler, upon trust. They are, during the life of his wife, to keep the houses in good repair and insured and pay his wife, for life, the net rents and profits.

After his wife's death, they are to pay the net rents and profits to his daughter Elizabeth if she is a minor and unmarried towards her support and education. When she is 21, they to pay the rents and profits directly to her, for her own benefit and not to be subject to the interests of any husband she may marry.

After his daughter's death, then the estate to her children and their heirs, equally shared, if more than one.

He appoints his wife and his trustees as his executors.....................................

Witnesses: John Johnson of West Ham, Essex Francis Southgate of Gravesend, Solicitor James Furrell, his Clerk.

Proved13th August 1845 Power reserved to Robert Goulding and William Creed

SHEPARD see TISDELL

SIMMONS see PAINE

165

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

To the Memory of

Mr JOHN HAYNES SKERRETT

A native of Monserrat

who departed this Life

July 2nd 1807

Aged 42 Years

166

Tablet on the West Wall of the Church, in situ

“Here no Envy swells”

C. SLOANE

Nat 1690 Mort 1764

M. SLOANE

Nat 1697 Mort 17[ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 4th August 1760

Charles Sloane of Milton, (Carpenter and Architect of St Georges)

He gives his wife and daughter, all his shop goods, household goods, linen, plate, ready money and book debts.

To his son Charles, all his architectural and mathematical books and instruments.

To his son Hans, Chamber's Dictionary and abridged Philosophical Transactions and his choice of the rest of the books, they may share the books.

To his sons Charles and Hans and their heirs, all freehold and leasehold estate, on condition that they allow his wife to take the rents and profits for life, while she remains his widow. If she remarries, then she to have only £20 per annum but he gives her the rents of the little garden in West Street, Gravesend, where stood the house he purchased from William Appleby, which goes to son Charles and the same from the the Buck tenement in Pettywick ?, Lane in Chalk, which goes to his son Hans.

He gives his daughter £20 per annum from his estate after his wife's death or remarriage.

To his wife and daughter, the interest on £200 stock in the consolidated annuities which he purchased from the Bank of England on 2nd May 1759. Also the interest of £100 of the same stock, purchased on the 24th April 1760. These to remain in the stock until his wife's death or remarriage, when it can be sold and the proceeds shared equally between his children.

If there is any misunderstanding over the will, a counsellor of law to be consulted nearest to Gravesend and his opinion shall be binding on all parties.

Residue of his estate to be equally shared by his children, they are his executors.

Witnesses: James Hugesson Walter Medhurst Mark Jones, Mr Medhurst's man.

Codicil, not dated, no witnesses.

He has left a paper with his daughter with several lesser particulars which he wants complied with.

Codicil 17th June 1761, not signed or witnessed

He wants to be buried in an oak or deal coffin ¾ inch thick, enclosed in lead of 7 lbs to the foot and C Sloane on the lid and nothing more. He wishes to be carried through the White Hart Yard by 6 strong men, as privately as can be into Gravesend churchyard and buried at the west of the steeple, “so much for vanity”. His Sun( ? ) books have been kept in a very slovenly manner, “never part with them to anybody”.

“Which ? all the printed ( ? ) in the box and the part of the desk to the office or to the rest that may be found anywhere let them a year after my decease be burnt together with the books to prevent any bad use that may be made of them, I know not how my will may please you, your mother would never tell me her mind about it and if it is not to her liking, she must bear it now”. I have done it as I think (at least intended) for all your welfare without partislily ? to any of you . I am truly sensitive ? of your mother's tenderness when I was sick but her future welfare on second thinking obliged me to form my will as you will find it and I hope it will please you all, therefore, for God's sake let there be no difference among you but strive to oblige each other”.

Codicil 9th May 1762, not signed or witnessed.

“If the Rev Mr Harris has no objection I wish to ly at the west end of the church rather than anywhere else in the churchyard, the walls are good and picking ? up this design as under can do no hurt or damage in the least.

Don't let the mason add any of his own nonsense to this, there is Vanity Enough”.

Codicil 14th June 1762, not witnessed.

“Notwithstanding my will I would have my wife be at liberty to bestow any moveables that is in my house at the time of my decease to any of my children.

South West End of Gravesend Church

½ Inch Scale

Here no Envy Dwells

C Sloane

natu 1690 Morte 1762 (sic)

M Sloane

natu 1697 Morte 17[ ]

The ragstone Basement of the Church

½ Inch Scale”

Affidavit 29th August 1764

Charles Sloane of St James, Westminster, Gentleman and Mary Sloane of Milton next Gravesend, Spinster, son and daughter and executors of the deceased, state, on oath, that they knew their father's handwriting well, having frequently seen him write and sign his name. They have carefully examined the will and additions and testify that they are all in his hand.

Proved 31st August 1764

SLOPER see CRAFTER

SMITH see BRONGER

SMITH see WILSON

167

Headstone

In Memory of

ANN SOLE Wife of

ROBERT SOLE

She departed this Life

November 2nd 1766

Aged 56 Years

“Farewell vain World, I have had enough of thee,

And now am careless of what thou sayest of me,

Your Smiles court not nor your Frown I fear,

May cares are past my head lies quiet here,

[ ] see in me take care to shun,

[ ]”

168

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

SARAH Wife of

ALFRED SPAIN

of this Parish

who died 5th July 1846

Aged 23 Years

Also CHARLES ALFRED, their Son

who died in his Infancy

169

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

Mr ISAAC STARBUCK

who died 23rd October 1837

Aged 67 Years

Also ELIZABETH Wife of

WILLIAM WATERS

who died 15th August 1854

[ ]

STEDMAN see MACKAY

170

Woodville Burial Ground

Low Headstone, much worn

[ ]

JOHN THOMAS STEEL Son of

THOMAS and MARY STEEL

who died March 25th 1881

Aged 46 Years [Also]

the above MARY STEEL

who died April [ ] 184[3]

[Aged 65 Years]

There was a Mary Steel buried at Gravesend on 2nd May 1843, aged 65, this, of course, throws into considerable doubt, the accuracy of the entry for John Thomas Steel.

171

Low Chest Tomb

Ledger only inscribed

In full hope of a glorious Resurrection all that was mortal of

Mrs SARAH STYLES

is her deposited who during a Life

short for it's value as in the exercise

of every Christian virtue that could

adorn human nature She lived 43 Years

and died 12th May 1798

AUGUSTINE STYLES, Gent

formerly of the Hon East India Company's service

died the 24th of June 1821

Aged 86 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th May 1814

Augustine Styles of Gravesend, Gentleman.

First all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To his son William Hancock Styles of Gravesend, the silver cup presented to him by the Honourable Corporation of the Trinity House.

To his daughter Harriett Styles, all household furniture, plate, linen and china, money and residue of his personal estate and effects, subject to payment of his debts and funeral and probate costs.

Also to Harriett, his 2 freehold houses in Rotherhithe, Surrey, for her lifetime,as long as she remains single. After her death or marriage, the houses to his son William, for ever.

All his houses and land in Hammersmith, in the Manor of Fulham, to his son William and his daughters, Harriett, Ann, wife of George Gaviller ?, Esquire, Johina ? Maria, wife of John Curling, Esquire and his grandson Howard Augustine Styles, as representative of his late son Robert Oakes Styles, to be equally divided among them, for ever.

He appoints his son in law George Gaviller and his son William Hancock Styles as his executors.

Witnesses: Henry Warren Christopher Bedingfield Charles Pearson , Gravesend.

Proved 12th July 1821

SUTHERLAND see HARRISON

172

Tall Headstone and Body Stone

Erected to the Memory of

Mr HENRY SWINEY

who died July 23rd 1783

Aged 35 Years

Also Mrs ELIZABETH SWINEY

Wife of the above

who died December 28th 1805

Aged 58 Years

Also ELIAS SWINEY

Son of the above

HENRY and ELIZABETH SWINEY

who died April 3rd 1786

Aged 5 Years

Also HUTCHINSON SWINEY

who died in her Infancy

Also Mr ELIAS PULLEN

who died August 16th 1758

Aged 68 Years

Also Mrs MARY PULLEN

Wife of Mr ELIAS PULLEN

who died June 21st 1743

Aged 47 Years

Also Mrs ELIZABETH HUTCHINSON Relict of

the above Mr ELIAS PULLEN

who died December [ ] 1795

Aged 86 Years

Also ELIAS PULLEN

who died April 5th 1825

Aged 74 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 20th February 1758

Elias Pullen of Gravesend, Inn Holder.

To his wife Elizabeth, his freehold houses and land lately purchased from Mary Smith , widow, in Gravesend at the upper end of the High Street, for life. After her death, then to his 3 children, Elias, Elizabeth and William Pullen and their heirs, for ever. If he has any more children by his wife he, she or they to have an equal share of this estate or any other estate he may buy.

His wife to have use of household goods, plate, linen,jewellery ? and all moveables for life. After her death, then to his children in equal shares. His wife is free to divide this among his children as she thinks fit in her lifetime or by her will ot otherwise.

His ready money and money on mortgage, bonds, notes of hand and other securities, after his debts are paid, he directs his wife to place in the Public Funds and receive dividends for life. After her death, then the principal and interest to his children, equally shared at 21 years of age or day of marriage for girls, if earlier.

His leasehold estate rents to his wife for life or for terms of the leases. If she dies before terms end his children to receive rents equally shared.

Residue of his effects to his wife absolutely, she is his sole executor.

He appoints Charles Sloane the Elder of Milton,Gentleman and Anthony Arnold of Milton, Joiner and Carpenter, overseers of his will. He desires that his wife gives them a guinea each for their pains. They to cause an inventory to be made of his estate and 3 copies, 1 for his wife, 1 for his overseers, for his children's benefit.

Witnesses: George Gordon, Junior Richard Cork G. Parker

173

Headstone and Body Stone

In Memory of

MARY Wife of

WILLIAM SWORDS

and Daughter of

JOHN and SARAH BAKER

of Gravesend

She died September 30th 1775

Aged 60 Years

Also Mr WILLIAM SWORDS

Husband of the above

who died September [ ] [1783]

[ ]

William Swords was of Chadwell, Essex, in 1783 and a note accompanying these transcriptions states that he was buried at St Mary's church, Chadwell but the St George, Gravesend burial register has an entry on the 24th September 1783 for William Seward. His present wife, Mary Wilson had married him not long before his death, when she already had the 3 children mentioned in the will.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th September 1783

William Sewards or Swords of Chadwell, Essex, Victualler.

To his nephew Thomas Sewards, £30.

Executors to call in £50 owing from Thomas Richardson and £150 owed by John Bayly and to sell I gold watch and 2 silver watches and all his plate and invest the money raised together with his ready money, after his debts, funeral and probate costs are paid, in the Public Funds. They to pay interest and dividends from this and money in the 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities, to his wife Mary , towards the maintenance of his children Mary, William and Isaac Sewards, during their minorities, while his wife remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then the interest not necessary for their support, together with the principal, to his children at their respective ages of 21.

Also to his wife, all household goods, stock in trade, ferry boats and residue of goods, chattels, rights, credits, estate and effects, for the maintenance of his children.

He appoints his wife and John Evans of Gravesend, Gentleman, executors.

Witnesses: James Parker Richard Butler

Proved 12th December 1783 Power reserved to John Evans.

Note in margin, 20th November 1809.

The will was not administered by Mary Harris, formerly Swords, widow of deceased. Administration granted to Aaron Harris, son of Mary Harris and her administrator. John Evans survived William Swords but died without taking up the execution of the will. Mary Harris died intestate

174

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

Mr RICHARD TADMAN

who died 8th February 1847 Aged 61 Years

Also JOHN TADMAN

who died 4th October 1822 Aged 17 Years

Also SARAH TADMAN

who died 4th June 1827 Aged 26 Years

Also MARIA TADMAN

who died 1st August 1830 Aged 20 Years

Also LOUISA TADMAN

who died 11th December 1836 Aged 39 Years

Also ELIZABETH GRAHAM BECK

Niece of the above

who died 5th December 1847 Aged 13 Years

Also ELIZABETH TADMAN

who died 14th April 1863 Aged 57 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th February 1847

Richard Tadman of Milton.

First, his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To his niece Matilda, daughter of his late brother George Tadman, £50.

Th his nephew Henry and his niece Emily, children of his late brother Henry Tadman, £50 each.

To his brother James. £100.

After payment of these legacies, he gives the residue of his personal estate and effects and the sum due on his life insurance in the Imperial Insurance Office, to his sister Jane Beck of Milton, widow, absolutely. She and his brother James are his executors.

Witnesses: Francis Thomas Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend Henry Warren, Surgeon, Gravesend.

Codicil 5th February 1847

His brother Thomas, of Strood, Clothier, is indebted to him for more than £300. He now releases him from the payment of £200 of the £300.

Rest of will confirmed.

Witnesses: As for will.

Proved 27th February 1847

TASH see HUTCHINSON

175

Headstone with Urn and Putti motifs

In Memory of

JOHN TAYLOR

who departed this Life the

9th of June 1787

Aged 9 Years

“Sleep on dear Youth and take your

rest, God takes first how he thinks best”

Also Mr JOHN TAYLOR

died the 20th of May 1803

Aged 59 Years

Rear

[ ]

ELIZABETH Wife of RICHARD TAYLOR

died 17th Oct 1850

Aged 66 Years

EMMA their Daughter died 4th Oct 1829

Aged 2 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th July 1802

John Taylor of Gravesend, Butcher.

To his son Edward, £200

To his sons Richard and John, £100 each at 21 years of age.

To his daughters Mary and Charlotte Taylor, £100 each at 21 years of age or day of marriage if earlier.

Interest and dividends on the legacy money to be paid to his wife Mary, towards his minor children's maintenance and education. The legacy of any dying to be equally shared by the survivors.

He has recently contracted to sell about 16 acres of land at Pevensey which is to be carried through, it is occupied by [ ] Mepham and was devised to testator by his late uncle John Hepden ? This land to his wife and Thomas Naish of Milton, Gentleman, upon trust, to complete the sale and from the proceeds pay the above legacies as they are due.

They are to place the net proceeds into the Public Funds, upon trust and allow his wife to have the dividends for life, as long as she remains his widow.

After her death or remarriage, then upon trust for his children, equally at 21 or day of marriage for daughters.

The house he now lives in, purchased from William Oxley and John Millen and the adjoining house he purchased from John Gladdish, both on the south side of West Street, Gravesend and residue of his real estate, to his wife, for life, while she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage,then to his children, equally shared, for ever.

After payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, the reside of ready money, securities for money, debts owing, stock in trade, plate, linen, china, goods, chattels, rights, credits and personal estate and effects, to his wife Mary, absolutely.

He appoints his wife and Thomas Naish, executors and guardians of his minor children. He gives Naish 5 guineas for his troubles.

Witnesses: John Gladwell Thomas Beadell Jno Evans

Codicil 6th January 1803

He has bequeathed £200 to his son Edward and has since advanced him money to help him set up in business so he now revokes this bequest and gives him £100 and also forgives him any debts he may owe testator.

He gives his son Richard £50 over and above what he has bequeathed him, making a total of £150.

He gives his son John another £100 making a total of £200.

Te rest of the will is ratified.

Witnesses: John Gladwell Jno Evans

Proved 28th January 1804

176

Chest Tomb

Ledger

[ ]

HENRY THAMES, Gent

died March 22nd 1769

Aged 68 Years

Also JANE THAMES

Wife of the above

HENRY THAMES

who died May 27th 1779

in the 62nd Year of her Age

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 9th July 1766

Henry Thames of Gravesend, Gentleman.

He is infirm in body.

All his plate, linen, woollen, pewter, brass, beds, bedding, household stuff and implements to his wife Jane. He also gives her,over and above provision made in their marriage settlement, an annuity of £40, charged on his real estate, except his now dwelling house.

If Mrs Sarah Guston of Strood, widow, sister of his wife, survives his wife, she to have an annuity of £10 for life, charged on his real estate.

His house in Gravesend, where he lives, to his wife for life or for as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then the house to his nephew Henry Thames Rogers and his heirs, for ever. Also to this nephew, his other real estate, chargeable with the annuities.

Several buildings in or near Gravesend and Milton are now mortgaged and secured to him by his brother in law, Leonard May and Ann his wife, for securing to him considerable sums of money, with large arrears of interest. The interest and money due goes to Ann May for her lifetime and, after her death, he gives the principal money and interest to his nephew Henry Thames Rogers.

His wife Jane is not to let his house and farm on the Isle of Grain without the consent of his nephew, Henry Thames Rogers, if he is living.

Residue of ready money and securities for money, debts owed, goods, chattels and personal estate, his debts and funeral costs first paid, to his nephew Henry Thames Rogers, whom he appoints his sole executor.

Witnesses: William Wilson William Gates George Gates

Codicil 1st December 1767

He has given his dwelling house to his wife for life, as long as she remains his widow and, after her death or remarriage, to Henry Thames Rogers, for ever. He now revokes this and gives it to Henry Thames Rogers, upon trust, he to permit testator's wife Jane to live there for life while she remains his widow. She is to keep it in good repair and pay all taxes. After her death or remarriage, it goes to Henry Thames Rogers for ever.

Rest of will ratified.

Witnesses: Tassell Read James Wade Jno Radish

Proved 29th March 1769

Henry Thames was formerly married to a member of the Peckham family of Burham, see my Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary, Burham

177

Obelisk on Stone Base, still in situ

North Side

[ ]

ELITH THOMPSON

who departed this Life

18th August 1774

Aged 55 Years

West Side

[ ]

Body of Mrs SARAH MAY died [ ]

August [ ]

[Ag]ed 45 ? Years

South Side

In Memory of [ARNOLD]

THOMPSON died [ ]

April

[17]70

Aged [ ]

178

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

ANN THOMPSON

Wife of Capt. JOHN THOMPSON

of the East India Company Service

who departed this Life

October 22nd 1832 Aged 53 Years

Also the above JOHN THOMPSON

who departed this Life

December 24th 1837 Aged 67 Years

“Christ the only Refuge”

Also ANN CATHERINE

Daughter of the above

who departed this Life

April 18th 1852 Aged 44 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th November 1832

John Thompson of Milton, Gentleman.

First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

His freehold house in The Terrace at Milton and all other real estate, to his son George James, his daughter Ann Catherine Thompson, Robert Castley of Pentonville, Middlesex, Silk Mercer, Thomas Elkins of Gravesend, Ship Agent and Jesse Robins of Milton, Mariner, his executors, upon trust.

All his personal estate and effects, money, securities for money, money in the Public Funds,debts owing,furniture, plate, linen, china and books, to his executors, upon trust, to allow his daughters Ann Catherine, Eliza and Mary Thompson or such as are unmarried, to occupy or take the profits for their maintenance and support. If any are married she or they, to receive from his rents, £10 per annum, the residue remaining for his unmarried daughter or daughters. When they are all married all his real estate and personal estate to be sold.

His books to be divided in equal parts and be given to his children. Money in the Public Funds and personal estate to be divided equally among his children, George James, Ann Catherine, Eliza, Charles and Mary, when the youngest is 21, the share of George James to be paid within 6 months of his death.

Trustees to pay dividends and interest of his daughters shares towards their maintenance and education while they are minors and until the youngest is 21. The share of any dying while minors to be equally shared by the survivors or survivor...............................................

Witnesses: Francis Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend James Furrell Francis Thomas Southgate, his Clerks.

Proved 18th January 1838 Power reserved to Thomas Elkins and Jesse Robins

179

Headstone

Sacred to the Memory of

WILLIAM SAMUEL TISDELL

Son of SAMUEL and HARRIOT

TISDELL who departed this Life

the 5th of July 1808

Aged Four Months

---------Present Ground Level---------

Also ELIZA BROMLY TISDELL

their Daughter who departed this Life

the 10th of January 1813

Aged Ten Months

Rear

Sacred to the Memory of

ELIZABETH Daughter of JOHN and

CATHERINE SHEPARD

of West Smithfield, London

who departed this Life

the 16th of January 1820

Aged 22 Years

TROUGHTON see MEDHURST

180

Headstone

In Memory of

BENJAMIN TURNER

who departed this Life

13th January 1787

Aged 59 Years

Also ESTHER his Wife

who died March the 10th 1795

Aged 76 Years

Also HARRIET CROSTHWAITE

the Wife of WILLIAM CROSTHWAITE

of this Parish & Daughter of the above

who died 8th December 1842

Aged 58 Years

“Whilst in this World I did

My [ ]

But [ ] the Lord

He took me to H[ ]”

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 23rd August 1774

Benjamin Turner of Gravesend, Tobacco Pipe Maker.

He is indisposed in body.

To his brother William Turner, £10.

To his niece Sarah Morgan, £10, to be paid to her father Edward Morgan.

To Roger Man of Gravesend, Surgeon, 1 guinea for a ring.

His ready money, securities for money,money in the Public Funds, debts owed, plate, linen, woollen, pewter, brass,bed, bedding, household stuff and implements, goods, chattels, personal estate, stock in trade and effects, to his wife Hester, absolutely, subject to payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs. She is his executor.

Witnesses: Elizabeth Man G.S. Man

Proved 6th February 1787

181

Headstone and 2 Foot Stones

[ ]

THOMAS TURNER

who died 24th September 1846

Aged 69 Years

182

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

Infant Children of

WILLIAM & REBECCA TURNER

of this Parish

Viz REBECCA, THOMAS MATHEWS

ANN MATHEWS & JANE BROMLEY

ANN MATHEWS their Daughter

died 26th July 1849 Aged 13 Years

Mr THOMAS MATHEWS

who died 13th August 1822

Aged 67 Years

REBECCA Wife of

WILLIAM TURNER

who died 30th October 1826

Aged 55 Years

WILLIAM TURNER

who died 18th July 1834

Aged 63 Years

WILLIAM TURNER their Son

who died 5th July 1869

Aged 65 Years

HARRIOT his Wife

who died 18th April 1884

Aged 74 Years

TURNER see DELAP

TURTLE see CLEAVELAND

TWIGG see PARKHURST

183

Double Headstone and Body Stone

In Memory of

WILLIAM TWISS

who departed this Life

November 19th 1766

Aged 66 Years

“Afflictions Sore long time I bore,

Surgeons were in vain,

Till God at last by Death d[ecreed,

To ease me of my pain”

In Memory of

ANN TWISS

Wife of WILLIAM TWISS

who departed this Life

the 11th of January 1769

Aged 57 Years

“Rest with a Cheerful Mind that [ ]

A[ ]

Mother and a Faithful Wife

[ ]

as thy Praise, Oh drop one silent [tear]

[ ]

what pleasing Hope lies buried [here]”

Also five of his Children [ ]

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 10th November 1766

William Twiss of Gravesend, Waterman and Victualler.

First, all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To his wife Ann, the house he now lives in , lately purchased from Catherine Holker of Penith ?, widow and Holker her son, on the north side of West Street, Gravesend, for her lifetime, as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then to his son William Twiss, for ever but chargeable with the payment of £60 his other sons James Man Twiss and Thomas Chase Twiss and £60 to his daughter Elizabeth Turner wife of Robert Turner, also £60 each to his other daughters Sarah and Ann Twiss, to be paid within 12 months after the death or remarriage of his wife Ann. If any of his children die leaving no lawful issue in his wife's lifetime, their share to be divided equally between the survivors.

To his respected kinsman John Chase of Bloomsbury Square, London, Esquire, and Thomas Dalton of Gravesend, Distiller, (his executors and trustees), his household goods, furniture, boats, tackle, clothes, personal estate, goods, chattels, securities for money, rights, credits and effects, upon trust. they to make an inventory of the above.

Trustees to permit his wife for her lifetime or for so long as she remains his widow, to have use of all household goods and business and to employ his boats to carry fish and other things from Gravesend to London ans elsewhere and the profits earned for her support and maintenance, she keeping the vessels in good repair.

His trustees to continue his investments or move them to other good securities, the interest to be paid to is wife, while she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, his trustees to call in money invested and sell his boats, furniture and goods. If his son William desires to have his goods, furniture and boats to carry on the business, he to have all of it, at a price to be valued by 4 indifferent persons, 2 chosen by his son and 2 by his executors and trustees................................

…...........................................................

Witnesses: Elizabeth Martin Jane L[ ? ] Joy Thomas B[ ? ]son

Proved 29th December 1766

184

Headstone and Body Stone

In Memory of

WILLIAM TWISS

of this Parish

who departed this Life

February 21st 1776

Aged 29 Years

Also of SARAH

Wife of the above

who departed this Life

July the [ ] [ ]

Aged 37 Years

Concise Consistory Court of Rochester Will Dated 19th February 1776

William Twiss of Milton, Waterman.

To James Base of Milton, Shop Keeper and Augustine Styles of Milton, all his ½ share of 3 boats or wherries, called the William and Ann, the Horse and the Harwich and all other boats and all tackle, clothes, furniture. All household goods and furniture, goods, chattels, ready money, securities for money, rights, credits, personal estate and effects, subject to payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, upon trust, they to have an inventory made of his personal estate and effects and permit his wife Sarah, to have the use of his household goods and receive the profits of his share of the above boats and the residue of his personal estate and educate son William until he is is 21, when he gives his son William ½ of his personal estate, the other ½ to his mother Sarah.

If his son dies under 21, with no lawful issue, he gives the whole to his wife Sarah. If his wife dies before his son is 21, then the whole estate to his son, the annual income to his son's maintenance and education. If necessary, his trustees can sell the boats.

Witnesses: George Cooper John Pattinson

Proved 30th July 1776 Power reserved to Augustine Styles

185

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

EMMA DAY TYLER

who died November 26th 1884

Aged 58 Years

Also WILLIAM EDWARD TYLER

who died June 26th 1902

Aged 77 Years

“Thy Will be Done”

TYLER see HEATH

186

Headstone

[ ]

THOMAS UPTON

of this Parish

who died 17th February 1838

Aged 45 Years

[ ]

Also the under mentioned Children of the above

THOMAS died November 13th 1821 Aged 4 Months

JOHN died January 26th 1823 Aged 2 Years & 6 Months

ELIZABETH died February 5th 1824 Aged 5 Years & 7 Months

ANN died August 28th 1832 Aged 1 Year & 11 Months

WILLIAM died October 20th 1835 Aged 2 Years & 4 Months

Also HENRY FARR Grandson of the above

who died 8th May 1854 Aged 2? Years & 7 Months

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th November 1834

Thomas Upton of Gravesend, Licensed Victualler.

All his freehold property in Gravesend and all other real estate to Cornelius Springett of Linton, Grocer and William Gun ?, of Gravesend, Baker, upon trust, for the benefit of his wife Mary, for life. If his wife dies while one or more of his children are under 21, his trustees will apply a competent part of the rents and profits of his estate towards the maintenance and education of his minor children. They to invest any surplus of income from his property remaining .

After the death of his wife, when his youngest child is 21, trustees to sell his property and stand possessed of the proceeds and the stock funds and securities, upon trust.

He gives his household goods and furniture, plate, linen and china to his trustees, upon trust, to permit his wife to use it for life,as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, they to sell and used the proceeds for the trusts hereafter stated.

He gives the residue of his personal estate and effects to his trustees, upon trust, to convert that not consisting of money into money (except his shares in the several Gravesend and Milton Steam and except his stock in trade and utensils). He also holds shares in the Gravesend and Milton Gas Company.........................................................

His trade will be carried on by his wife for as long as he has a child under 21 years of age. During that time his wife can use his stock and utensils.

Trustees to be possessed of money from the residue of his personal estate and pay his funeral and probate costs. They to place the surplus of the trust money into Parliamentary Stocks or good Real Securities....................................................................

After his wife's death or remarriage, trustees to stand possessed of his steam company and gas company shares, they to sell, upon trust and stand possessed of the estate, upon trust, and use income for the maintenance and education of his minor children....................................

He appoints his wife guardian of his minor children, as long as she continues his widow.

He appoints his trustees as his executors and , after his wife's death, guardians of his minor children................................................................................................

Witnesses: James Edmed, Solicitor, Gravesend Edward Johnson, Auctioneer, Gravesend George Potter, 20 Parrock Place, Gravesend.

Proved 30th ? July 1838

187

Headstone

In Memory of

MARY VIALL

who departed this Life

the 6th of October 1753

Aged 64 Years

188

Chest Tomb with Iron Railings

East Side

Here lie deposited the Remains of

CHARLOTTE late Wife of

JOHN WAKEFIELD, Esq

who died on the 1st day of December 1772 in the [ ]

Year of her Age

North side

“Of Fair Descent of Manner most Refin'd,

Englighten'd Genius and Exalted Mind,

Form'd to Delight and ev'ry Heart to Please,

She spoke with Dignity and wrote with Ease,

Sweet on her Converse, Social and Sincere,

Placed her looks and as her Conscience clear,

Touch'd with a spark of pure Celestial fire,

She seemed a member of th' Angelic choir,

Of all the powers, of Harmony possess'd,

Admiring Friends, the skill'd Musician, bless'd,

Gen'rous and Just, Benevolent and Kind,

In sufferings Patient and in Death Resign'd,

True to her Church and Constant to her God,

The Pious Christian course, She firmly Trod,

Of all her sex, the Ornament and Pride,

She liv's Respected and Lamented died”

Ledger

[ ]

JOHN WAKEFIELD

of Cheshunt, Herts.,

who died November 5th 1819

Aged 82 Years

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 19th May 1819

John Wakefield, Esquire of Cheshunt.

He wishes to be buried in a lead coffin in the vault in St. George's churchyard where his 2 late wives are buried. His funeral not to be expensive and with no black plumes or feathers.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

He appoints Robert Mawley of Aldermary churchyard, London, Tea Dealer and George Trimmer of Pudding Lane, London, Orange Merchant, his executors. In case Robert Mawley dies in testator's lifetime, leaving his wife Jane, who is testator's niece, surviving, then he appoints her executor in the place of her husband.

He gives George Trimmer £100 as an acknowledgement for his troubles.

He gives to his wife Sarah an annuity of £400, tax free, for life. His executors to set up a fund for that purpose in the 3% reduced Bank Annuities , in the Bank of England, upon trust.

He gives his wife £200 and household goods, furniture, plate, jewels, trinkets, money and securities for money.

His executors to call in all debts owing to him and convert all parts of his personal estate not consisting of money and to invest money raised in Public Stocks.

He gives his wife his house in Cheshunt with the garden, orchard and land in the marshes, for her lifetime. After her death, he gives this to his niece Jane Mawley, for ever. He also gives her and her heirs, after his wife's death, the freehold house adjoining his dwelling house in Cheshunt, with 2 closes of land of about 3 acres, occupied by Mr Francis James, for ever.

To Robert Mawley and his heirs, his 3 freehold houses and premises in Rosemary Lane, Middlesex, for ever.

Also to Jane Mawley and her heirs, all the fee farm rent of £85 2s 4 ½ d or sundry fee farm rents to about that sum and all other fee farm rent or rents out of the Manor of Long Bennington, Lincolnshire, for ever.

To his nephew Charles Mawley, son of Robert and Jane, all of his houses and lands in Gravesend., for ever.

To his niece Janes Mawley, daughter of Robert and Jane, his house and land in Aylesford and Burham, now or late occupied by Philip Corrall, for ever.

To his niece Mary Simpson, wife of William Simpson of Coln St Aldwin's , Gloucestershire, his house and orchard, in the same place, for ever.

His nephew Joseph Wakefield of Gunnington, Gloucestershire, is deranged in his mind and incapable of attending to his affairs, so his executors to pay £1 per week, each Monday during Joseph's life, towards his better support. Executors to set aside a sufficient sum in the 3% bank annuities for that purpose.

He gives to each of the children of his brother Peter, living at the time of testator's death, £1,000 1 year after his death.

To his niece Mary Simpson, £1,000 and also to her all money owed to him at his death from her husband, she to receive all bills, bonds and other securities for the same.

To his nephew Charles Wakefield, £800 and he forgives him all sums he owes testator at his death.

To Hannah Simpson of Poulton, Gloucestershire, £1,000

To his nephew John Wakefield, £1,100.

These last 4 legacies to be paid 1 year after his death.

Concerning his leasehold houses in London Street near Fitzroy Square, Mornington Place near Tottenham Street and Cumberland Court, all in St Pancras, a sum of £1,300 due to him on mortgage made by John Knapp and £500 due to him on mortgage from Mr Miller and all interest due at his death, all securities for the mortgage debt , also residue of his estate and effects, real and personal, not yet bequeathed, stock funds, securities set apart to provide the £400 annuity and the weekly payment of £1 for Joseph Wakefield , after the death of his wife and nephew John Wakefield, will go to Thomas Griffin Hill, Anne Hill and William Griffin Hill ,3 children of his late niece Mary Hill, late wife of Thomas Hill of Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, and the 4 youngest children of his late niece Jane Mawley and the lawful children of his brothers Peter and Thomas and such of them who are living, at 21 years of age, in equal shares............................................................

Witnesses: Kenrick Collett, Chancery Lane Frederick Dickinson Jnr. William Tuff, his Clerks.

Proved 26th November 1819

189

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

JEMIMA Wife of

WILLIAM WALDRON

who died 20th February 1854

Aged 67 Years

“Her the wicked cease from

troubling and the Weary are at Rest”

WALLACE see COOK

190

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

JAMES WALTER

of this Parish

Unfortunately drowned 5th August 1841

Aged 51 Years

“When God cuts off the Thread of Life

Then fatal Death parts Man and Wife”

Also

HENRY WILLIAM WALTER

who died 4th March 1853

Aged 4 Years

Also

JAMES GOLDSMITH

Grandson of the above

who died 4th August 1842

Aged 6 Months

Also

JOSEPH GOLDSMITH

who died 11th June 1853

Aged 8 Years & 6 Months

191

Small Headstone

[ ]

EDWARD WARDLOW

who died 7th April 1828

Aged 57 Years

Also MARY his Wife

who died 11th February 1834

Aged 59 Years

Also EDWARD JAMES WARDLOW

their Grandson [who died in his}

Infancy

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th March 1828

Edward Wardlow of Milton, Gentleman.

His debts, funeral and probate costs to be first paid.

All his freehold and leasehold estate to his wife Mary, for life, as long as she remains his widow.

After her death or remarriage, then to his son Edward, for life and after his death, if he leaves a widow, then to her for as long as she remains his son's widow. After her death or remarriage, then to the children of his son Edward, in equal shares, for life, the rents and profits, they to keep the property in good repair. If there is no widow or children, then the house in New Road, Gravesend, occupied by William North, to William Beer the younger and his heirs for ever.

The house he lives in in Bentley Street, Milton, to James Beer and his heirs for ever.

The house occupied by Mr and Mrs Lancaster, near Cock ? Court, Gravesend, to Margaret Alexander and her heirs for ever.

The house adjoining the latter house to Edward Beer and his heirs for ever.

His house in Royal Oak Yard, Gravesend, occupied by Widow Dixon, to Elizabeth Beer and her heirs for ever.

His house occupied by Anthony Nicholls in Royal Oak Yard, to Martha Beer and her heirs for ever.

His 2 houses in Bentley Street, to Elizabeth Grigstone, daughter of John and Fanny Grigstone, for ever.

All his interest in the Building Society , who meet at Mr Fellgate's, to his son Edward and his heirs for ever.

As to his personal estate of money, securities for money,debts owed, furniture, plate, linen, china and effects, he gives to his wife Mary, absolutely.

He appoints Richard Peen of Milton, Waterman and Edward Stafford, Senior of Milton, Pilot, executors.

Witnesses: Francis Southgate of Gravesend, Solicitor H. Warren of Gravesend, Surgeon J. Pashley of Gravesend, Pilot.

Proved 19th May 1828 Power reserved to Edward Stafford

WATERS see STARBUCK

WATMORE see DALTON

192

Chest Tomb, with Railings

Ledger, with Coat of Arms

“It is appointed unto Men once to

die but after that the Judgement” Heb: 9 Ch, 27 v

Here lieth Buried the Remains of

ELIZABETH the Wife of

RICHARD WATTERS*

who died October the 3rd

in the Year of our Lord 1755

Aged 49 Years

Also five of her Children,

ELIZABETH, RUTH, RICHARD,

ELEANOR and ALICIA

Mr RICHARD WATTERS

died August 28th 1768

Aged 66 Years

Also to the Memory of

JOHN WILLM. BOWYER

who was unfortunately drowned

May the 29th 1801

Aged 15 Years

South Side

Sacred to the Memory of

ELIZABETH Wife of

ROBERT CABLE

who died 9th of December 1817

Aged 47 Years

“Oh cruel Death that would not spare

A Loving Wife and Friend Sincere,

Took Her away , left me behind,

The World to lay and Friends to find”

*It seems that Colyer- Fergusson misread Richard Watters as Robert

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 30th November 1766

Richard Watters of Gravesend, Gentleman.

In The Name of God Amen

I Richard Watters of Gravesend in the County of Kent Gentleman do on the 30th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty six make and publish my last Will and Testament as followeth First I commend my Soul to Almighty God my Creator and my body to the Earth to be decently buried in the vault where my late wife now lies in the churchyard of Gravesend aforesaid And whereas through the artful insinuations and false ingressions and pretence of Allen Hargrave of Milton next Gravesend an attorney at law I have been unduly prevailed on without any good cause or consideration to make a voluntary settlement of all my messuages cottages lands tenements and hereditaments in the several parishes of Gravesend Southfleet and Stone next Dartford in the same County greatly in prejudice of my own estate and interests therein and to the utter dis-inheritance of my only son and heir the purpose and contents of which I feigned settlement I was an utter stranger to at the time of the sealing and delivering thereof Now therefore I do hereby revoke annul and make void the said settlement ? to have been made by me as aforesaid and every limitation provision article and clause therein contained or expressed and I do hereby give and devise all and every my Messuages Cottages lands tenements and hereditaments in the said County of Kent and all other my real estate whatsoever unto my son Richard Watters his heirs and assigns for ever and to or for no other use or purpose whatsoever and all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate goods chattels and effects I give and bequeath unto my said son Richard Watters his executors administrators and assigns subject nevertheless to the payment of the sum of fifteen pounds per annum unto my wife Sarah Watters pursuant to a Settlement bearing date the sixth day of October last and made between me the said Richard Watters and the said Sarah my wife of the one part and Henry Thames Rogers and Richard Wood of the other part and I do hereby nominate and appoint my said son Richard Watters sole executor of this my will hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me made and I do declare this to be my last Will and Testament and none else In Witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written The mark of Richard Watters signed sealed published and declared by the said testator Richard Watters as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as Witnesses hereto ? Maynard Richd. Cock Jno. Evans

Proved 8th June 1769

Administration granted to Henry Thames Rogers and John Evans who are executors of Richard, the son of the deceased, who died before he could execute his father's will.

Proved 20th December 1769

Administration granted to Sarah Watters, widow of the deceased. Their son Richard survived his father but died before dealing with his father's estate.

The son, Richard Watters was not buried at Gravesend but I an including his will to continue the narrative.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 25th March 1768

Richard Watters the Younger of Gravesend, Gentleman.

He is in good health.

He is entitled to real estate in Gravesend, Southfleet, Stone next Dartford and Darenth on the death of his father. He gives this, after his father's death, as follows, the house, farm and land at Green Street Green, Darenth, now occupied by Elizabeth Pell ? and Thomas Rich, 7 houses ? at Southfleet, occupied by John Heavisland ?, [ ] F ?, [ ] Rixon [ ] ?, Elizabeth Gladdish, John Bartholomew and [ ], also 2 houses, lately called the Jolly Gardeners in Gravesend, occupied by Anthony Stinden ?, to Henry Thames Rogers of Gravesend, Gentleman and John Evans of Gravesend, Gentleman, upon trust, to sell and to discharge the mortgage made by his father unto Robert Ruck of Gravesend, Shopkeeper. Until the sale the rents and profits to be part of his personal estate. The 2 houses, occupied by his father and Richard Ruck, after the death of his father, to Henry Thames Rogers, for ever.

To Richard Ruck, £100 within 1 year of testator's death.

To Mary Mushman, wife of [ ] Mushman of Gravesend, Waterman, £50 within I year of his death.

To George St. Lo Man of Gravesend, Gentleman, £100, upon trust, to be placed out at interest for the benefit of his Godson, Roger Man, son of Roger Man of Gravesend, Surgeon, to be paid when he is 21, with all interest.

To James Fotheringill, of Gravesend, Waterman, £100 within 1 year after his death.

To George St. Lo Man and John Evans ,£50 each within a year of his death.

To Henry Thames Rogers , Richard Ruck and John May of London, Gentleman, a gold ring each in remembrance of him.

After payment of his debts, legacies, funeral and probate costs, the residue of ready money, securities for money, debts owed, plate, linen, woollen, pewter,brass, beds, bedding, household stuff and implements, goods, chattels and personal estate, to Hannah ? Winter of Mile End, Spinster.

He appoints Henry Thames Rogers and John Evans his executors.

Witnesses: John Hery ? James L. Joynes R. Burrows

Proved 2nd June 1769

193

Woodville Burial Ground

Headstone

Sacred

to the Memory of

Lieut. JOHN STERRY WEBB

Bombay Infantry

who died May the 20th 1827

Aged 21 Years

194

Headstone, Foot Stone and plain Ledger

Sacred

to the Memory of

LAURA HANNAH Daughter of

WILLIAM & ELIZABETH WEBB

who departed this Life

the 19th October 1839 Aged 11 Years

“She was an a[ ]

and an affectionate Child”

Also HANNAH WEBB

Mother of the above

WILLIAM WEBB

who departed this Life

the 4th of August 1843 Aged 75 Years

Also, to the poignant Grief of her parents

and deep regret of all who knew her

ELIZABETH ANN

the only surviving Daughter of

WILLIAM & ELIZABETH WEBB

who departed this Life

the 1st of August 1847 Aged 21 Years

“The Lord gave & the lord hath taken away,

Blessed be the name of the Lord”

Also deeply Lamented WILLIAM JOHN

eldest Son of the above

WILIAM & ELIZABETH WEBB

who departed this Life

the 26th of July 1850 Aged 21 Years [“Thy Will]

be Done”

WHEELER see MONK

WILLET see ATTER

WILLET see WYBORN

195

Headstone and Body Stone

[ ]

ELIZABETH Wife of

Mr JOHN WILLIAMS

of 6 Great Sutton Street, Clerkenwell

who died 8th March 1836

Aged 38 Years

Also three of her Children

JOHN JOSEPH who died 9th August 1820

THOMAS who died 11th October 1823

WESLEY MACPHERSON who died 3rd September 1835

Also Mrs MARY MITCHELL Mother of the above

who died 17th January 1837

Aged 67 Years

Also JOHN TURNER WILLIAMS

who died 31st May 1842

Aged 13 Years & 6 Months

(the only surviving Son of the above)

“The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away,

Blessed be the name of the Lord”

196

Chest Tomb

Ledger

To the Memory of

Mr WILLIAM WILSON

who departed this Life September [ ]

1772 Aged 70 Years

Also Mrs ELIZABETH WILSON

who died November 29th 1774

Aged 69 Years

Also thirteen of their Children

Also Mrs MARY LACONHAM

Mother of the above ELIZABETH WILSON

who departed this Life

December 12th 1750 Aged 78 Years

Also SAMUEL SMITH KITE died in his Infancy

Also Mrs MARY KITE

who departed this Life

October 24th ? 1771 Aged 64 Years

Also the Body of

SARAH WILSON

who died the 10th of July 1778 in the 8th Year of her Age

Also Mr JOHN KITE

who departed this Life

the 29th of December 1779 Aged 76 Years

Also Mr SAMUEL KITE

who departed this [Life]

the 4th of May 1782 Aged 46 Years

South Side

[ ]

Mrs MARY SMITH

who departed this Life

February 2nd 1791 Aged 90 Years

East Side

[ ]

Mr GEORGE WILSON

who died Nov 28th 179[ ]

Aged 66 Years

North Side

[ ]

Mrs SARAH WILSON Wife if

Mr GEORGE WILSON

who died the 18th of March 1811

Aged 67 Years

The West Side was illegible

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 7th August 1772

William Wilson of Gravesend, Gardener.

To his wife Elizabeth, his leasehold house and land in Gravesend for the unexpired term of the lease. Also his household goods and furniture, plate, china and linen, goods, chattels, ready money, debts owing, securities in the Bank of England or on mortgage, stock, crops, seeds and other things growing in his garden grounds and leasehold premises. Also his share of corn and hay that he is possessed of jointly with his son George, rights, credits, personal estate and effects, after payment of his debts, funeral and probate costs, to his wife for ever. His wife is his sole executor.

Witnesses: Mary Smith Jane Thomas Thomas Pattinson

Proved 23rd September 1772

WILSON see MAIR

197

Headstone and Foot Stone

Sacred

to the Memory of

SAMUEL WINNETT

who died January 13th 1812

Aged 45 Years

[Rest of inscription missing ?]

198

Sunken Headstone

[ ]

Mr WILLIAM WOOD

who died 24th June 1797

[ ]

WOODFORD see WYBORN

WOOLLEY see RACKSTRAW

199

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

Mr JOSEPH WRIGHT

who died 18th May 1828

Aged 50 Years

Also JOHN Son of the above

who died 20th November 1834

Aged 29 Years

200

Headstone and Foot Stone

[ ]

WILLIAM ROBERT Son of

JOSHUA & JANE SARAH WRIGHT

who died 18th May 1835

Aged 9 Years

Also JOSHUA ALEXANDER

Son of the above

who died 9th May 1839

Aged 3 Years

“The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away,

Blessed be the name of the Lord”

201

[ ]

ELIZ. YOUMON

[ ]

1726

ERRATUM

Large Crumbling Tablet on Church Wall

[ ]

SOPHIA [ ANN PACK ] *

[ ]

WILLIAM WYBORN of Shorne, K[ent]

[ ]

EDWARD and ELI[ZABETH

WILLETT who died O[ctober] [ ]

1844 Aged 65 Years

Also MARGARETTA JEMIMA

Wife of [ ? ] JOHNSON

who died May 29th 1846

Aged 25 Years

Also EDWARD WILLIAM WOODFORD

who died August 31st 1850

and was buried at St. Bredlade, Jersey

Aged 66 Years

Also two infant Children of

HENRY PACK and MARY WOODFORD

Also HENRY PACK WOODFORD

Son of EDWARD WILLIAM WOODFORD

who died May 31st 1889

Aged 76 Years

*The first entry on this crumbling stone is rather lacking in information, the only Sophia buried in Gravesend in October 1844 is Sophia Ann Pack, in her 66th year and of Shorne, so that fits in neatly with the Pack name on this stone and the reference to Shorne but because the name Pack seems a forename in the other individuals, I am not sure if this name is complete and whether the Pack relating to Sophia Ann is actually the surname ? Is she the wife of William Wyborn and is his surname missing and was it Pack ? Are the Willetts her parents ? Margaretta Johnson is in the Burial Register and was of Woolwich.

Concise Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will Dated 5th May 1848

Edward William Woodford, late of Milton next Gravesend but now of Brompton, Middlesex, Esquire.

First of all his debts, funeral and probate costs to be paid.

To his son Henry Pack Woodford and friend the Reverend Edward Constable Alston of Framlingham, Suffolk, £5,000, upon trust, they to invest it in the Public Funds or Real Securities and pay the annual income to his daughter Jane Elizabeth, wife of William Thomas Reynolds, for her own use and independent of her present or any future husband. After her death, in trust for her children or child when they are 21 or, if girls their day of marriage. If there are no children, then the income to be paid to William Thomas Reynolds for life or to any other husband she may have married.

After his death, then the income is to be paid to his son Henry Pack Woodford for life and after his death, the principal to be to his children at 21 years of age or day or marriage for girls, if earlier, shared equally. In the meantime income to go towards the maintenance and education of minor children.

To his daughter Jane Elizabeth, ½ of his plate and furniture, linen, china and pictures.

To Jane, widow of his late son John Alston Woodford, an annuity of £25 for life as long as she remains his widow and single, he charges this annuity on his ½ share of houses in East Street, Milton...........................

If she remarries the annuity will cease.

He gives the Rev. Alston, £50

He gives William Thomas Reynolds, £100

To his daughter Jane Reynolds, £100

His ½ share of houses in East Street, Milton, subject to the above annuity, and his real estate in Milton Road, Milton, occupied by his son Henry, to son Henry, for ever. He is also to have the other ½ of his plate and rings, watches and other personal ornaments, also all his personal estate not already bequeathed.

His son Henry and the Rev Alston are his executors and trustees.

Witnesses: Francis Southgate, Solicitor, Gravesend John Stirups.

Proved 3rd October 1850

Principal Probate Registry Index

Henry Pack Woodford, late of 146 Milton Road, Gravesend, (date of death confirmed). Administration granted to Mary Woodford, the widow and John Berney of North End, Croydon, Architect, the surviving executor. Personal estate £25,194 13s 11d

Surname Index

Alderman 16, Aldersly, 17, Alexander see Beer, Anderson 18, Annal 19, Ansted 20, Arnold 21, 22, Arnold see Barnes, Atter 23, Austen 24, 25

Baker 26, Baker see Joynes, Baker see Swords, Barclay 27, Barker 28, Barnes 29, Barton 30, Base see Hugesson, Bauckham 31, Beck see Tadman, Beer 32, 33, Bernard 34, Bland 35, Bleak 36, Bone see Hooker, Bowyer see Watters, Braddy 36, Bronger 38, Brown 39, Bumstead see Rackstraw, Butter 40

Cable see Watters, Cane 41, Cane see Nynn, Cawalden 42, Cheeseman 43, Clark see Lord, Clements 44, Cleaveland 45, Clutton see Murrell, Colden 46, Collins see Craig, Collins see Pankhurst, Cook 47, Cooper 48, Cormack 49, Coveney 50, Crafter 51, 52, Craig 53, Crane see Pankhurst, Crosthwaite see Turner, Cruden 54, 55, Curd 56

Dadd 57, Dadd see Missing, Dale 58, Dalton 59, Dean see Atter, Deane 60, Delap 61, Dennett see Nynn, Dixon 62, Donaldson 63, Doughty 64, Drew 65, Drewry 66, Dunstan 67

Elkin 68, Elley see Everst, Ellis 69, Ellison 70, Evans 71, 72, Everest 73, Eversfield 74, Eversfield see Delap, Eyres see Gyles

Farr see Upton, Fellgate 75, Fenning 76, Fisher 77, Forrester 78, Foster 79, Fowlis 80, Fox 81

Gardner 82, Gasham 83, Geale 84, Gladwell 85, Goldsmith 86, Goldsmith see Murrell, Goldsmith see Walter, Goodyer see Missing, Graves see Missing, Grove ? 87, Gunn 88, Gyles 89, Gyles see Eyres

Hales 90, Hall see Hutchinson, Ham see Dixon, Hammond 91, Handsome 92, Harris(s) 93, 94, Harrison 95, Harvey 96, Hatfield 97, Hazard 98, 99, 100, Hazard see Pattinson, Hazard see Sarmon, Heath 101, Hedgecock 102, Henney see Hugesson, Holding see Hazard, Holmes 103, Honey 104, Hooker 105, Hopper 106, Hugesson 107, Hutchinson 108, Hutchinson see Swinny

Jessup see Bradly, Johnson see Atter, Johnson see Erratum, Jolly see Delap, Joynes 109

Keighly see Hutchinson, Kettlewell 110, Kilick 111, Kite see Wilson, Knight see Murrell, Knorr 112

Laconham see Wilson, Lance 113, Lance see Geale, Langley 114, Langton 115, Law 116, Lloyd see Geale, Loft see Killick, Lord 117, Lowrey see Maddocks, Lukes 118, Lukes see Gardner, Luscombe 119

Mackay 120, Maddocks 121, Mair 122, Mair see Grove, Manning 123, Marshall 124, 125, Marshall see Paine, Mathewes 126, Mathews see Arnold, Mathews see Turner, May see Cruden, Medhurst 127, Merchant 128, Middleton see Heath, Mileham 129, Millett 130, Mills see Evans, Missing 131, Mitchell see Williams, Mitton 132, Monk 133, Morgan 134, Mould 135, Murrell 136

Newing 137, Newman 138, 139, Newson 140, Nicholson see Foster, Nightingale see Crafter, Nynn 141

Pack see Erratum, Paine 142, Pallister see Penn, Pankhurst 143, Pannell 144, Parker 145, Parker see Baker, Paste see Dadd, Pattinson 146, 147, Penley 148, Penn 149, Pennifer 150, Pipler 151, Pitt see Atter, Pollock see Deane, Price see Pankhurst, Pullen see Swiney, Purnell 152

Rackstraw 153, Ragen 154, Randell 155, Rawlings 156, Read see Lance, Read see Mackay, Reid 157, Richard see Delap, Richardson see Hugesson, Richards see Hazard, Rogers 158, Rowe see Drewry, Rowland 159, Roxberry 160, Rycraft 161

Sanders 162, Savill 163, Seager 164, Shepard see Tisdell, Simmons see Paine, Skerrett 165, Sloane 166, Sloper see Crafter, Smith see Bronger, Smith see Wilson, Sole 167, Spain 168, Starbuck 169, Stedman see Mackay, Steel 170, Styles 171, Sutherland see Harrison, Swiney 172, Swords 173

Tadman 174, Tash see Hutchinson, Taylor 175, Thames 176, Thompson 177, 178, Tisdell 179, Troughton see Medhurst, Turner 180, 181, 182, Turner see Delap, Turtle see Cleaveland, Twigg see Pankhurst, Twiss 183, 184, Tyler 185, Tyler see Heath

Upton 186

Viall 187

Wakefield 188, Waldron 189, Wallace see Cook, Walter 190, Wardlow 191, Waters see Starbuck, Watmore see Dalton, Watters 192, Webb 193, 194, Wheeler see Monk, Willet see Atter, Willet see Erratum, Williams 195, Wilson 196, Wilson see Mair, Winnett 197, Wood 198, Woodford see Erratum, Woolley see Rackstraw, Wright 199, 200, Wyborn see Erratum, Youmon 201

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Monumental Inscriptions with concise wills of St George's Parish Church, Gravesend

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Two medical recipes recorded at St Andrew’s Priory, Rochester, c.1235

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