Some Monumental Inscriptions of Ham Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Ham Church, noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1759. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Zechariah Cozens about 1795, added 10th September 2008.
Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton
In the Chancell.
1. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth interred the Body of Edward BUNCE, Yeoman late of this Parish who died Aug. 14 1750 in the 66th Year of his Age. He left Issue 2 Daughters Anne, and Jane.
2. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Anne, the Wife of Edward BUNCE, late of this Parish who departed this Life Aug. 11 1749 in ye 48th Year of her Age. She left Issue 2 Daughters Anne, and Jane.
3. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Margaret BUNCE, late of this Parish; who departed this Life the 12th Day of March 1728-29 in ye 37th Year of her Age.
4. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Mary, the only Wife of Thomas BUNCE, who departed this Life the 2d. Day of October, 1726 in ye 66th Year of her Age. Hoping for ye glorious Resurrection through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.
5. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Thomas BUNCE, Yeoman late of this Parish, who departed this Life the 16th Day of September 1716 in the 65th Year of his Age. Lieth here waiting for the Resurrection of the Just.
6. One Ancient broken flat Stone, not legible.
7. In an Arch, on the South Side, is a very ancient flat Stone, rais’d about a Foot above ye Floor – without any Inscription.
In the Body.
8. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth the Body of Thomas FAGG, Esq. He died the 22d. of Apr. 1748 aged 65 Years. Also Lydia, Daughter of the abovesaid Thomas and Lydia Fagg – Murdered by her Maid, the 28th of May 1737 aged 22 Months.
9. One other Flat Stone, very ancient, and much broken, without Inscription.
This Church is very small, consisting only of the Chancell and the Body. At ye West End is a small and low shingled Steeple, in which hangs 1 small Bell, without Inscription.
10. In The Church Yard, one broken Head Stone in Memory of Thomas TURNER.
11. This Church was dedicated to St. George. It is a Rectory – in the gift of the King. The present Rector is
Dr Nicholas CARTER, 1759.
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Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Zechariah Cozens about 1795, added 10th September 2008
12. Ham is situated a little more than a mile to the South east of Worth: it is a small Parish containing only three houses; the Church stands in a dry situation near the center of it. It is a very small mean structure, of one aile and one Chancel, open to the roof, on which at the West end is a small turret containing one Bell.
Epitaphs.
13. On a black marble grave stone adjoining the altar rails is: Here are deposited the Remains of Mrs Jane CURLING who departed this Life the 15th Decr. 1791 aged 60 Years. She was ye Daughter of Edward and Ann BUNCE and Wife of Mr John CURLING of Ham, the Offspring of whom was Seven Sons and Five Daughters all born in this Parish.
14. On another adjoining the above is: Here lieth interr’d the Body of Edward BUNCE Yeoman, late of this Parish who died August the 14 1750 in the 66 Year of his Age. He left Issue Two Daughters, Ann & Jane.
15. On another abreast of the last is: Here lieth interr’d the Body of Ann the Wife of Edward BUNCE late of ys. Parish who departed this Life August the 11 1749 in the ../ Year of her Age, left Issue 2 Daughters, Ann & Jane.
16. On a black marble stone, below the step in the chancel is: Here lieth interr’d the Body of Margaret BUNCE late of this Parish who departed this life the 12 day of March 1728/9. In the 37 Year of her Age.
17. On another near the above is: Here lieth Interr’d the Body of Mary the only Wife of Thomas BUNCE who departed this Life the 2d. Day of October 1726 in ye 66 Year of her Age. Hoping for the Glorious resurrection through Jesus Christ our Lord.
18. On another not far from the last is: Here lieth the Body of Thomas BUNCE Yoen. Late of this Parish, Who departed this Life the 16th Day of Septr. 1716 in the 65th Year of his Age. Lieth here Waiting for the Resurrection of the Just.
19. On another in the Aile is: Here lieth the Body of Thomas FAGG Esqr. He died ye 22d. of April 1748 Aged 65 Years. Also Lydia Daughter of the abovesaid Thomas and Lydia Fagg. Murder’d by her Maid the 28th of May 1737 Aged Twenty two Months. Mr Fagg, at the time of the above horrid transaction lived at Dover. Mrs Fagg, having occasion to reprimand one of her Maids for some impropriety of behaviour, she in revenge took the child abovementioned, whom the Mother was doatingly fond of, and threw it in the river at that place; the Infant swam ashore to the hardoned (sic) wretch, and used some endearing expressions that she might not be hurt; but her breast being steeled to any impressions of humanity, she again seized the innocent victim and gave her the fatal plunge, which put a period to her existence here. The maid absconded, and hid herself in a hole in the cliff, but was at last discovered through the sagacity of a dog, belonging to the family; confessed the above particulars, and suffered death at the ensuing assizes, for this unparalleled instance of inhumanity and revenge.
20. On a plain stone at the West end of the aile: In a Vault beneath this Stone lieth the Body of Matthew COLLET Esqr. late of Updown Place in this Parish, who departed this Life on the 27th Day of July 1777, Aged 53 Years.
21. The Commandments, etc. are on the partition between the aile and the chancel and are dated I.R. 1687.
22. This Parish is but small and the inhabitants are few, as must be manifest from the number of houses it contains. The antient family of CRIOL had a seat in this Parish, one of whom, Sir Thomas Criol who was a zealous friend to the House of York, was taken prisoner at the battle of St. Alban’s and executed by order of Margaret of Anjou.
23. The soil in this Parish being rather inclined to chalk is not so fertile as in the last; but from its being more elevated the prospects are astonishingly improved; as we can now command, not only the surrounding country, but a fine view of Deal Downs, with Ramsgate harbour and other parts of the Isle of Thanet.
24. The Living is a Rectory, and the Church is dedicated to St. George.
25. Patron: The Lord Chancellor. 1795. Incumbent: Wheler BUNCE.
26. King’s Books. £5.6s.6d. Tenths: 10s.7½d.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
BUNCE 1-5, 13-19, 25
CARTER 11
COLLET 20
CRIOL 22
CURLING 13
FAGG 8, 19
TURNER 10PlacesDover 19
Ham
Updown Place 20
St. Alban’s 22General
Murdered 8
Yeoman 14
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Sandwich, St Clements Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Sandwich, St Clements Church, noted by Bax & Rice 19th May 1892. Page 79 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also some Monumental Inscriptions noted by Zechariah Cozens about 1795, added 6th September 2008.
In the Church
1. Blue marble ledger in the floor of South aisle of Nave, at the Western end Here lye interred the bodies of Mr. Stephen HOBDAY who died 27th February 1715 and of Anna his wife (daughter of Mr. John Hawker) who died the 25th August 1708. And of three of their children one son and two daughters.
2. Ledger in floor of S aisle of nave Here lieth the bodyes of John HAWKER Gent, who died the 15June 1721 aged 52 and of John and Ann, children by Ann his wife daughter of Jeffery Haford, Gent. And of the said Mrs. Ann Hawker who died 18 July 1726 aet. 41. She left issue one son, John Hawker. Also of John the son of the last said John and Jane his wife who died April 13 1746 aged 14 weeks. And of Jane who died March the 11th 1749 aged 2 years.
3. From parish register of ELMSTONE extracted by the Rev. W. Chichester of St. Mary’s Sandwich
Marriages
1737 Benjamin Fisher of Sandwich and Caroline Bax (day and month omitted)
1744 Mr. James Davis* and Mrs. Joanna Fisher both of Sandwich
*He was preacher at the independent chapel afterwards ordained and became Curate to Mr. Rutton at St. Mary’s (see title page of marriage register 1754) sometime a chaplain in the Navy).
Also some information about St Clement's Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett in 1760, added 17th May 2007
In the Chancell.
4. On a Monument on The South Wall, with a small Figure of a Woman kneeling at a Faldstool. Here by this Place, appointed so to dye, A Widow, Stranger to this Place, doth lye, Frances RAMSTON (Rampston) by Name; Shee, by Descent, Noble, as shee to Virtue, nobly bent. To check Envie, which lurkes in Virtue’s Waye, My Pen, that could say much, shall only saye, To win a better Life, her Life was such; Her godly End did testifie so much.
5. Hoc parvulum Monumentum poni curavit Edovardus REDE, Miles, in perpetuam Memoriam Franciscae Ramston, Viduae, cui Fidem in Matrimonium contraxerat. Martij 24 1611/2.
6. On a Flat Stone. Hic, in Domino, requiescit Johannes MARTIN, A.B.hujus Ecclelsiae hand ignavus nuper Vicarius. Enjus scilicet Memoria, Amicis, Gregi gratissima din erit superstes. Filias habuit tres, Pater amantissimus; viz: Elizabetham, Mariam, et Amiciam, Infantem, jurgta Patiem sepultam. In Memoriam Conjugis merito dilecti hoc Marmor Elizabetha MARTIN, Vidua maereus posuit. Obijt Mar. 18. A.D. 1741/2. Aet. 60.
7. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Mrs Mary SIMMONS, Wife of Mr Samuel Simmons of this Parish, Gentleman. She died ye 7th of Novemb. 1752 aged 31 Years.
8. On Another. Here lieth The Body of Peter SIMMONDS, ….. who died the .. of March 1615.
9. On Another. Here lieth the Body of William HALSNOD Gent. one of the Jurates of the Town and Port of Sandwich, who died the 3d. of November 1650.
10. On another Flat Stone. [A chevn. betw. 3 covered cups]. Here lieth interred the Body of Richard ODIARNE, Gent, (Son of Stephen Odiarne late of Northiam in Sussex, Gent. deceased, and Jane his wife). He died Feb. 15 1748/9 aged 36 Years.
11. On Another. Here lyes the Body of Thomas WILKES, Gent. sometimes Mayor of the Towne and Port of Sandwich who departed this Life Oct. 15 1662.
12. On a Brass Plate, on a Flat Stone. (Erm. on a chief gu. 2 escallop shells or. Motto: Quod Tibi Fieri non vis alteri ne feceris]. Under this Stone lieth buried the Bodyes of George RAWE, Gentilman, sometyme Mayor and Customer of this Towne of Sandwich, Merchant Adverturer, and Haberdasher of the Cittye of London, & Sara his Wife, who deceased both in the Faythe of Christ Jhesus with a sure Hope of the most Joyfull Resurrection. She the 1111th of December, and he the V1th of January the next following, in Anno 1583/4. They had Issue between them, V11 Sonnes, and V Daughters.
13. Round the Verge of the same Stone. Here lyeth buried the Bodyes of George RAWE Gent, sometimes Mayor and Customer of Sandwich, and Merchant Adventurer of London, and Sara his Wife, which Sara died the 11th of December and George the 6th of January 1583/4.
14. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth buried under this Stone, the Body of Bartholomew COMBES, Gent. who was born in this Towne November 1629 and was, for many Yeares, one of the Jurates of the same, and 7 times bore the Office of Mayor. He departed this Life the 18th Day of Decemb. 1694 being aged 64 Yeares, and some odd Days.
15. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Susan the Wife of Charles BEESON who departed this Life the 17th of Feb. An.Dom. 1694/5 aged 32 Yeares. Vitae Summa brevis Spemnos vetat inchoare longam.
16. On Another Flat Stone. Here lyeth the Body of Mr John PEIRS, once Jurat of the Towne and Port of Sandwich, who departed this Life the 9th Day of September, aged Sixty odd Years. 1693. Oculo modeste pio Caelum prospexit, et moritus. Eccelsiam quam colint, intellexit, et, quoad potuit, condecoravit. Abi, Viator, quisquis es, si sapis et idem facito.
17. Here are eighteen Stalls, like those in Collegiate Churches.
18. In The Body. On a Flat Stone. Hic jacet Valentinus NORWOOD, Gen. ob. 19 Martij 1690/1. Aet. 51.
19. On Another Flat Stone. In Memory of John NELSON, who was Clerke of this Parish 52 Yeares, well approved. He died 22 Feb. 1718/19 aged 74 Yeares.
20. Fifteen other Flat Stones, some of them very large, and have all been inlaid, but both the Brasses, and Inscriptions, are, now, all of them, lost.
21. The Font, wch. appears to be ancient, bears these Coats. [4 shh. in line: I. Modn. France & England quarterly. II. A merchant’s mark. III. The Arms of Sandwich. IV. On a + engrailed 5 escallop shells, in 1sb. ¼ a cresct. for difference]. (Archdeacon HALLAM).
In The North Chancell.
22. On a Flat Stone. Hic jacet George ELGAR Gent. ob. 26 May 1712. Aet. 84. Here, also, lieth the Body of Sarah the Wife of the said George Elgar, ob. Nov. 27 1742, Aet. 93.
23. Eight other anct. Flat Stones, most of which have been inlaid, their Brasses, etc. now lost.
In The South Chancell.
24. On The S. Wall. Here lieth interred the Body of Mary HAYWARD, Widow of John Hayward, Gent, who departed this Life Jan. 24 1715/6 in the 68th Year of her Age. Here also lieth the Body of Richard Hayward, Gent. Son of the abovesaid John and Mary Hayward who departed this Life the 1st Day of July, 1718, in the 48th Year of his Age. He was Mayor of this Towne the Year before he died, and died a Batchelor.
25. On an Altar Tomb, near the S. Wall. Here, under this Stone lieth the Body of Richard HURLESTON, Mariner & Jurate of Sandwich, who died in the Faith of Christ Jesus, the 14 Day of May, Anno Domini 1623 then being of the Age of 51 Yeares, the 28th of October, Anno 1623.
26. On a Brass Plate, fix’t to a Flat Stone. Under this Stone lyeth buried the Body of Elizabeth SPENCER, sometyme ye Wyfe of Nicholas Spencer, gent. Customer of Sandwich, who dyed the XVIIIth Day of Decemb. A.D. 1583. Regineque Elizabeth, XXVI. Vivit post Funera Virtus +.
27. Eight other Flat Stones, but all without Inscription – 2 of them have been inlaid.
In the South Isle.
28. On a wooden Mont. on ye S. Wall. In a Vault of Mr Boyman SAMPSON’s first was interred his granddaughter Anne, Daughter of George and Elisabeth BOYMAN, Oct. 6 1723 aged 6 Years. Also Anne his Wife, Daughter of Mr Samuel and Elisabeth FERRIIER, aged 57. Also Mary his Wife, and Daughter of Mr. Joshua PARAMORE, departed the 24th of June 1731 aged 57. And also the Body of Captain Boyman Sampson who died 6 Sept. 1741 aged 75 Years.
Children, be dutyfull unto Your Parents deare; God will bless You, as those, I hope, lay under here. Who ornamented this Church? Why, it was your Friend. His Coffin then was made, and text chose for his End. Viz: Psalms, the 128 – Verses 4 and 6 with the 1st Verse of the 129th Paalm. To be sung, Ps.128. Verses 4 and 6. In Remembrance of Captain Boyman SAMPSON 1740.
29. Underneath – On an Altar Tomb. The Vault. Captain Boyman SAMPSON, born Oct. 7 1666 and died Sept. the 6th 1741 aged 75 Years. Also Ann his Wife, Daughter of Mr Sam. and Elis. FERRIER, died Sept. 1 1725 aged 57. Also Mary his Wife, Daught. of Mr Joshua PARAMORE, died Jan. 24 1734/5 aged 57. Also 2 Grandchildren: Ann, Daughter of George and Elis. Boyman, died Oct. 3 1723 aged 6 Years. And also Eliz. his Daughter, Wife of George BOYMAN, died Jan.17 1737/8 aged 43 Years.
30. On an Altar Tomb, agst. ye N. Wall. Here lieth interred the Body of Gervas SHELVY of this Towne, Gentleman, who departed this Life the 5th Day of July, A.D. 1726 aged 61 years. Also the Body of Elizabeth his Wife who departed this Life the 25th of Octob. A.D. 1735. Aged 61 Years. Here also lies interred the Body of Mary the Wife of Mr William WYBORNE, who departed this Life 10 May 1730 aged 49 Years. Here also lies interred the Body of Joshua Wyborne, late a Lieut. in his Majestie’s Navy; who departed this Life 31 May 1745 aged 25 Years.
31. On a Flat Stone. In Memory of Wm. SMITH Esq. Rear Admiral of his Majestie’s Fleet. He died the 23rd of Feb. 1756. Aged 87 Years.
32. On Another. Here lays the Body of Mrs Jane HAWKER who died 13 Ap. 1731 aged 65. She died a Maiden.
33. On Another Flat Stone. [Sa.a – or gutté de sang betw. 3 martlets arg. (HAWKER) imp. Arg. on a pale sa. 3 scrects. arg. (HAYWARD)]
34. Here lieth interred John HAWKER, Esq. (Son of John Hawker & Anne his Wife) who died the 8th of September 1754 in the 34th Year of his Age. He married Jane, Daughter of John HAYWARD, Gent. by whom he had Issue 1 Son and 1 Daughter, who both died in their Infancy, and lie interred here.
35. On Another. Here lye interred the Bodies of Mr Stephen HOBDAY, who died the 27th of Feb. 1715/6 and of Anne his Wife, Daughter of Mr John HAWKER; who died Aug. 25 1708, and of 3 of their Children, 1 Son and 2 Daughters.
36. On Another. Here lieth the Body of John HAWKER, Gent, who died 15 June 1721 aged 52, and of John and Ann their Children, by Ann his Wife, Daughter of Jeffery HAFORD, Gent. And of the said Mrs Ann Hawker who died 18 July 1726. Aet. 41. She left Issue 1 Son, John Hawker. Also of John (the Son of the last said John and Jane his Wife) who died Apr. 13 1746 aged 14 Weeks. And of Jane, who died 11 March 1749 aged 2 Years.
37. Four other Flat Stones without Inscription.
In the North Isle.
38. Eight Flat Stones, whose Inscriptions are lost.
39. This Church consists of the Great, North and South Chancells. The Body, and 2 Side Isles. The Tower, which is adorned with Pillasters and round Arches, stands in the Middle of The Church, between the Chancell and the Body. In it hang 5 Bells, all made by John HODSON 1675.
40. In the Church Yard are Memorials of ADKINS, ADAMS, BARFOOT, BOXEL, BRADFORD, BROWN, CASTLE, CHUMLEY, CLERE, DALE, DARE, DENIS, FERRIER, GREY, HARVEY, HAMMOND, HENDLEY, HAZLEWOOD, HILLS, HURST, JONES, IRELAND, JOSLING, LEE, MASTEN, MOULDEN, PARKER, PAYNE, PEIRSON, SMITH, SIMMONDS, STEWART, STEVENS, TAYLOR, TISDELL, VICKARS, WALLER and WHITE.
41. It is a Vicarage, in the Patronage of The A. Deacon of Canterbury. The Present Vicar is The Revd. Mr. W. BUNCE 1760.
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Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Zechariah Cozens about 1795, added 6th August 2008
Typed up for the website by Pat Tritton
42. Situated at the extremity of the Town to the Southward, it has great appearance of Antiquity, particularly its square tower, which rises from the center of the building and is a fine remain of Saxon Architecture, it is encircled above the roof of the Church with three series of columns and arches; and is supported by four pillars whose capitals are highly enriched with grotesque figures. The Church consists of 3 ailes and a Chancel, is a spacious structure, and very well lighted. In the tower are five Bells, each of them is inscribed: John WHEELER, John HODSON made mee 1672. Christopher Hodson, Isaac PEARCE, Church Wardens.
Epitaphs.
43. On a neat mural Monument at the right side of the Altar is: The Revd. William BUNCE, L.L.B. Vicar of this Church, and Rector of St. Peters in this Town and Port, died on the 12th day of June 1766 in the 53rd Year of his Age. Martha, Relict of the Revd. William BUNCE and Daughter of Stephen ODIARNE Gent. late of Northiam in the County of Sussex decd. died on the 14th day of December 1783 in the 68th Year of her Age. The son of the Deceased under the deepest sensibility of Filial love and veneration, was intent to offer at the Tomb, of his dear departed parents some memorial of their virtues and his grateful regards; but, unequal to the part of doing justice to their merits, retires with the superior satisfaction that those virtues are recorded in Heaven those regards impress’d for ever on his heart. Arms: Bunce, viz. Az. on a fess betw. 3 boars, Ar. as many eagles display’d, Sab. impal. Odiarne, viz. Sab. a chev. betw. 3 cover’d Cups, Or. Crest: on an Helmet, a Wolf’s head, pierced thro the neck with an arrow, below is W.B.
44. On the South side of the Chancel, is a neat mural Monument of Stone, painted white, with the Effigie of a Woman kneeling at a Desk; on a Tablet below is:
Here by this Place, appointed so to dye,/A Widdow, Stranger to this Place, doth lye/Frances RAMPSTON by Name, She by Descent/Noble as She to Vertue, nobly bent/To check Envie which lurkes in Vertues Waye/My Pen that could saye much shall only saye/To win a better life her Life was such/Her godly End did testifye so much/. Hoc parvulum monumentum poni curavit Edovardus REDE, Miles, in perpetuam memoriam Franciscae Rampston Viduae cui Fidem in matrinomium contraxerat. Martii 24 An.Dom. 1611/2. Arms: obliterated. Crest: on a Torce, A Griffin’s head eras’d.
South Aile.
45. On a tablet of white marble, in a compartment of Brick at the East end of the South wall is: Here lyeth interr’d the Body of Mary HAYWARD (Widow of John Hayward, Gent) who departed this Life the 24th of January 1715/6 in the Sixty Eighth Year of her Age. Here also lyeth the Body of Richard HAYWARD, Gent, Son of the abovesaid John & Mary Hayward who departed this Life the first Day of July 1718 in the forty Eighth Year of his Age. He was Maior of this Towne the Year before he Died and Died a Bachelor.
46. On a mural Monument of blue and white marble is: Near this Place lies the Body of Valentine SAYER, Gent. thrice Mayor of this Corporation, who died the 18th of July 1766 aged 78 Years. Also of Mary his Wife who died the 25th Day of Novr. 1777 aged 80 Years. Also of Mary the Daughter of Valentine Sayer Esqr. & Sarah his Wife. She died ye 4th Sepr. 1781 aged 20 Months. Mary, Daughter of Henry and Elizth. Sayer Junr. who died ye 13 of March 1784 aged 9 Weeks. (Added). Sarah, w. Hy. Sayer senr. Gent. d. 31 Dec 1801 aged 72. Valentine Sayer Esq. Jurat d. 16 Jan 1805 aged 80. Hy. Sayer, Gent. son of Val. thrice mayor d. 16 Feb. 1813 aged 86 and his w. Sarah d. 3 Oct. 1813 aged 70. Mary NISBETT d. 27 Mch. 1816 aged 72.
47. On a tablet of Wood, affixed to the 2nd. Pillar from the East end is: In Memory of Mr Peter JARVIS, who was Born in this Town, Lived & Died A Marcht. in Leghorn, did at the Death of his Dear Mother Give by his Will all his Estate at Mashborh. (sic) and Elsewhere For Ever to the Poor of this Town. Mr Richard MAUNDY, Trustee is on the 20th of Decr. to Pass his Yearly Accounts in the Court-hall to the Church Wardns. and the Product to be given to ye Poor. Recover’d but in 1723 and Givn. in Bread by B. SAMPSON & V. SAYER, C.W. All others ought to be Just; and Seek the Poor’s right of Him who is in Trust. Erected at the Charges of Mr Boyn. Sampson 1729.
48. On a wooden tablet, painted to imitate marble, in a frame painted blue is: My Glass is run/Your’s will soon be done/. In a Vault of Mr Boyman SAMPSON’s first was interd. his Granddaughter Ann, Daughtr. of Geo. & Eliz. BOYMAN, Oct. 6 1723 aged 6 Years. Sept. 1 1725 Alsoe Ann his Wife. Daughtr. of Mr Saml. and Eliz. FERRIER aged 57. Also Mary his Wife, Daughtr. of Mr Joshua PARAMORE departed the 24th of June 1731 aged 57. And also the Body of Captn. Boyman Sampson who died Sepr. the 6 1741 aged 75 Years. Children be Dutyfull unto your Parents dear,/God will Bless You, as those I hope Lay under here,/Who Ornamented this Church? Why it was your Friend/His Coffin then was made; and Text chose for his end/. Viz. Psalms the 128th Verse 4th & 6th with the 1st Verse of the 129 Psalm To be sung, Psalm 128th Verse 4th & 6th. In Remembrance of Capt. Boyman Sampson 1740.
49. On a Monument of Portland Stone with a tablet of black Marble is: The Vault. Capt. Boyman SAMPSON born Oct. 7 1666 & died Sept. ye 6th 1741 aged 75 Years. Also Ann his Wife, Daughr. of Mr Sam. & Eliz. FERRIER died Septr. 1 1725 aged 57. Also Mary his Wife Daughr. of Mr Thomas PARAMOR died Jan. 24 1731/2 aged 57. Also two Grand-Children, Ann, Daughr. of George & Eliz. BOYMAN died Oct. 3 1723 aged 6 Years and also Eliz. his Daughr. Wife of George Boyman died Jan. 17 1737/8 aged 43 Years.
50. On a raised Monument of Brick, with a Black Marble Slab is: (Length of the lines, etc. not particularized). Here under this Stone lieth the Bodie of Richard HURLSTON, Marener & Jurett of this Town & Port of Sandwitch who dyed in the Faith of Christ Jesus the 14th Day of May Anno Domini 1623 then being of the Age of 51 Yeares the 28th of October Anno 1622.
51. On another, like the above is: Here lieth interr’d the Body of Gervas SHELVY of this Towne Gentln. who departed this Life the 5 Day of July Anno D. 1726 aged 61 Years. Also the Body of Eliz. his Wife who departed this Life ye 25th of Oct. An.Dom. 1735 aged 61 Year. Here also lies interr’d the Body of Mary the Wife of Mr Willm. WYBORN who departed this Life the 12th of May An.Dom. 1730 aged 49 Years. Here also lies interr’d ye Body of Joshua Wyborn late a Lieut. in his Majts. Navy, who departed this Life the 31st of May An.Dom. 1745 aged 25 years.
52. On a mural Monument of Portland Stone, with an open Pediment, at the West end is: To the Memory of Elizabeth the Beloved Wife of John DEVESON, Mason of this Parish, who died the 28th of Decr. 1780 aged 32 Years & is Buried in a brick’d Grave in the Church Yard adjoining ye South side of this Wall. Blessed are the Poor in Spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of God. (Added after Cozen’s notes – Betwn. Wmst. ww. of SA & W.SW angle) Also the above said John Deveson died 22d. of January 1801 aged 79 Years. Also James his Son died November 24th 1811 Aged 39 Years.
53. On the North wall of the North aile, on an oval tablet of White Marble is: To the Memory of William Wyborn BRADLEY Esqr. one of the Jurats of this Town, who died most sincerely lamented by his Family & Friends, 6th Jany. 1789 aged 36 Years and was Interr’d in a Vault near this Place; this Monument is erected by his affectionate Widow Eliz. Catherina, Daughter of Richard HARVEY Esqr. of Barfrestone in this County by whom he left Issue Surviving Elizabeth, William-Wyborn, John & Stephen and in the same Vault lie Interr’d the Bodies of John, Mary & Richard, children of the abovementioned Wm. Wybn. Bradley Esqr. & Eliza Catherina his Wife, who died in their Infancy. Arms: BRADLY, viz. Gu. on a chev. Ar. betw. 3 Wolves heads coup’d, Or, a cross crosslet, Sab. Crest: a Wolf’s head coup’d Or.
54. On another adjoining is: To the Memory of William WYBORN Esqr. late a Jurat of this Town, who died on the 8th of March 1764, aged 86 Years & lies Interr’d in a Vault Near this Place. Also of John BRADLEY Esqr. late a Jurat of this Town who died on the 5th of July 1758 aged 40 Years. And of Mary his Wife, Daughter of the above mention’d W. WYBORN Esqr. who died on the 31st of March 1776 aged 58 Years. Likewise of Mr Stephen BRADLEY Youngest Son of the above mention’d John & Mary who died on the 29th of Octobr. 1787 aged 29 Years. And of Two of his Children, John & Sibley Martin who died in their Infancy. Arms: Wyborn, viz. Sab. a fess, Or, betw. 3 Swans, proper. Crest: on a wreath, a Coot’s head coup’d, Or.
55. On a small stone within the Altar Rails is: In a steen’d Grave under this Stone are deposited the Remains of the Revd. William BUNCE (ob. 12 June 1766, aged 53 years) and Martha his Wife (ob. 14 Dec. 1783, 68th year) & on the South side are interred the Bodies of six of their Children who died in their Infancy.
56. On a black marble stone near the above is: Hic in Domino quiescit Johannes MARTIN, A.B. hujus Ecclesiae hand ignavus nuper Vicarius cujus scilicet memoria amicis gregi gratissima diu erit superstes. Filias habuit tres pater amantissimus, viz. Elizabetham, Mariam & Amiciam Infantem juxta patrem sepultam. In memora Conjugis merito dilecti hoc Marmor Elizabetha Martin Vidua maereus posuit. Obiit. Mar. 18 A.D. 1741/2. Aetat. 60. (added: Mrs Eliz. SAYER wid. of late Geo. Sayer Esq. & d. of Rev. Jn Martin. She d. 26 Oct. 1803 aged 85.
57. On another near the last is: Here lyeth interred the Body of Mrs Mary SIMMONS Wife of Mr Samuel Simmons of this Parish Gentleman; She died the 7th of November 1752 aged 31 Years.
In the Chancel.
58. On a plain stone is: Here lyeth the Body of Mr John PEIRS once Jurat of ye Towne & Port of Sandwich who departed this Life the 9 Day of September aged sixty odd Years 1693. Oculo modeste pio Coelum prospexit/Et moritur/Ecclesiam quam coluit/intellexit/Et Quod potuit/condecoravit/Abi viator quis quis es si sapis/& idem facito/.
59. On another is: Here lyeth the Body of Susanna the wife of Charles BEESOM who departed this Life the 17th of February Anno Dom. 1694 aged 32 Years. Vitae Summa brevis spem nos vetat inchoare longam.
60. On another is: Here lyeth buried under this Stone the Body of Bartholomew COMBS Gent. who was born in this Town Nov.1629 and was for many Years one of the Jurats of the same and seven Times bore the Office of Maior. He departed this Life the 18 Day of December 1694 being aged sixty foure Years some odd dayes.
61. Round the Verge of a large stone is: Here lyeth buried ye bodyes of George RAWE, Gent, sometyme Mayor & Customer of Sandwich & Marchant Adventuer of Londo and Sara his Wyfe wh. Sara dyed ye 7 of December & George the 6 of Januarye 1583/4. On the same stone on a brass plate is: Under this Stone lyeth buried the Bodyes of George RAWE Gentillman, sometyme Mayor & Customer of this Towne of Sandwich, Marchante Adventurer and Haberdasher of the Cittye of London and Sara his Wife, who deceased bothe in the Faythe of Christ Jhesus with a sure Hope of the most joyfull resurrection. She the vii of December and he the vith of Januarye next followinge in An. 1583. They had Issue between them vii Sonnes and v Daughters. Arms: On a Brass plate above, Rawe, viz. Er. on a chief, 2 escallops. Crest: a dexter arm embowed, in mail holding an escallop shell. Motto: Quod tibi fieri non vis alteri ne feceris.
62. On the raised Pavement near the Altar Rails, on a black Marble stone is: Here lieth interrd the Body of Richard ODIARNE Gent (Son of Stephen Odiarne late of Northiam in the County of Sussex, Gent, deceased and Jane his Wife). He died 15th Feb. 1748/9 aged 36 Years. Arms: Odiarne, as before. Crest: a dexter arm, embowed.
63. On a plain stone is: Heere lieth the Body of Peter SIMON, Minister, who died the 16 of March 1615/6.
64. On another of black marble is: Here lyeth the Body of William HALSNOD Gent. one of the Jurats of the Towne & Port of Sandwich who died the 3rd. of November 1650.
65. On a plain stone is: J.W. born Novr. 19th 1771, Died Septr. 4th 1772. Suffer the little Children/to come unto me; and/forbid them not, for of/such is the Kingdom of God/. Mark 10, 14.
66. On a plain stone, in the Body of the Church is: Hic jacet Valentinus NORWOOD Gen. ob. 19 Martii 1690/1. Aet. su. 51.
South Aile.
67. On another is: Here lyeth the Body of Mary SAMPSON who departed this Life the 10th Day of September 1685 aged 65 Years.
68. On another is: Here lyeth the Body of John ROMNEY Maulster, who departed this Life the 3d. Day of October 1686 aged 34 Years.
69. On a brass plate, affixed to a plain stone is: Under this Stone lyeth buried ye Body of Elizabeth SPENCER sometyme the Wyfe of Nicholas Spencer Gent. Customer of Sandwich, who dyed ye xviii Day of Decemb. A.Dni. 1583 Regineq Elizabeth XXVI Vivit post Funera Virtus.
70. On a plain stone is: In Memory of William SMITH Esqr. Rear Admiral of his Majestys Fleet. He died the 23d. of Feb. 1756 aged 87 Years.
71. On a plain stone is: Here in this Vault lieth interr’d the Body of Ann BOYMAN Granddaughter of Mr Boyman & Ann SAMSON. She died Oct. 3d. 1723 aged 6 Years. She was the onely Daughtr. of George and Elisabeth Boyman.
72. On another is: Here lays the Body of Mrs Jane HAWKER who died the 13th Apr. 1731 aged 65. She died a Maiden.
73. On a large stone is: Here lieth interr’d John HAWKER Esqr. Son of John Hawker & Anne his Wife who died the 8th Sept. 1754 in the 34 Year of his Age. He married Jane, Daughter of John HAYWARD Gent by whom he had Issue one Son and one Daughter, who both died in their infancy and lie interred here. Arms: Hawker, viz. Sab. a fess, gutty de Sang, betw. 3 Hawks. impal. Hayward.
74. On a plain stone is: Her lye interr’d the Bodies of Mr Stephen HOBDAY who died the 27th of February 1715/6 and of Anna his wife (Daughter of Mr John HAWKER) who died the 25 August 1708 and of three of their Children, one Son and two Daughters.
75. On another is: Here lye the Bodies of John HAWKER, Gent who died the 15 June 1721 aged 52 and of John & Ann, Children by Ann his Wife, Daughter of Jeffery HAFORD Gent. and of the said Mrs Ann Hawker who died 18th July 1726 Aet. 41. She left Issue one Son, John Hawker.
76. Also of John (the Son of the last said John and Jane his Wife) who died April 13th 1746 aged 14 Weeks, and of Jane who died March 11th 1749/50 aged 2 Years.
77. On a small stone is: Mrs Abigail HAWKER died 22nd July 1782 Aged 91 Years and 8 Months.
North Aile.
78. On a plain stone is: Here lyeth the Body of John BROUGHTON Sonn of Philip Broughton who departed this Life the 18th of February in the Year of oure Lord 1676/7.
79. This is the youngest of 10 and 9 lyeth here buried. This was in ageh 12 Yeares when a dyed.
80. On a small black Marble stone is: Hic jacet George ELGAR Gen. ob. 26 May 1712 Aet. 84. Here also lyeth the Body of Sarah the Wife of the said George Elgar ob. 27th of Novembr. 1742 aet. 93. Also here lieth the Body of Mr Henry Elgar, Son of the abovesaid Mr George Elgar who departed this Life October the 11th 1762 aged 76 Years.
81. On a plain stone is: Mrs Elizabeth KITE died October 1st 1779 aged 74 Years.
82. On another is: Mr Richard KITE died the 13th of Decr. 1780 aged 52 Years.
83. On another is: In Memory of Mrs Martha BRIGHT who died the 21st of August 1770 aged 35 Years.
84. On a small stone between the Choir and South Aile. John NELSON, clerk of this parish 52 years died 22 Feb. 1718/9. (Boys).
85. On the front of the Gallery is: Sr. George OXENDEN Bart. and Josiah BURCHETT Esq. Representatives of this Town & Port of Sandwich in Parliament gave the Altar-piece and this Gallery, for the Use of this Church in the Year 1723 To their Lasting Memory Capt. Boyn. SAMPSON, C.W. erected. Arms: Oxenden and Burchett.
86. Many stones once ornamented with brass plates, are remaining at different parts of the Church.
87. The Font, placed in the North aile, is curious, very similar to that at Margate; it has on it, the Arms of France, quartering England; on another shield, a Merchants mark; on another, the Arms of the Cinque Ports; on the fourth the arms of ELLIS; the other sides, mouldings, etc. are ornamented with rosses, satyrs heads, and niches.
In the Church Yard.
88. On a Grave stone is: Ralph COZENS died Decr. 8th 1760 aged 67 Years. Mary Cozens died Novr. 13th 1767 aged 82 Years. In the fair book of Life divine/O Lord, inscribe my name,/O let it fill some humble place/Beneath the slaughtered Lamb.
89. On a mural Monument North side of the Chancel (Printed in Nichols’s Literary Anecdotes ix. 27). Juxta sepultus est Gulielmus BOYS Arm. S.K.L.S. Socius, ab antiquâ et clarâ familiâ olim de Bonington & Fredville in hoc Comitatu orinndus. Natus est apud Deal. Inde discedens Chirurgiam et Medicinam in hoc Oppido ab adolescentiâ usque ad provectiorem aetatem exercuit. Oppidi hujusce et Portus LVII annos Juratus, bis Praetoris Munere functus est. Inter official institutae vitae susceptaeque publicae curae obennda, literas humaniores feliciter excoluit; historiam naturalem, antiquitatis monumenta, domesticosque praesertim Oppidi et Portûs Sandvicensis annals inge nu solertia et studia illustravit. Vir eximio animi candore, suavissimis moribus, summâ vitae integritate ornatus, Mortem obiit LXVIII annos natus, XV die Martiii MDCCCIII. (error for 1783 – 2 x’s missing). Uxorem primum duxit anno MDCCLIX. Elizabetham Henrici WISE hujusce Oppidi Generosi filiam; quae demortua anno MDCCLXI in Ecclesiâ Sti. Petri* (At Sandwich IBN) sepulta est. Alteram, anno MDCCLXII Janam Thomae FULLER de Statenborough in villa de Eastry in hoc Comitatu Armigeri filiam, quae demortua anno MDCCLXIII in eodem tumulo cum marito sepulta est. Ex illâ filium unicum Gulielmum – Henricum, filiam unicam Elizabetham: Ex hâc sex filios, Thomam, Joannem, Paramor, Edvardum, Henricum, Robertum Pearson, Georgium; tres filias, Janam, Mariam, et Saram suscepit. Quorum Elizabetha et Sara olim e vitâ excessêre; reliquae vero superstites hac tabula Patris diletissimi memoriam consecraverunt.
90. On another is: Sarah FRISBY died Novr. 14th 1781 aged 17. Beneath the surface, near these mouldring heaps,/Consign’d to earth in peaceful silence sleeps/One led by vice, insensibly betray’d;/In early youth from virtue’s paths she stray’d/Released now from sickness, grief and pain,/She slumbers here, in humble hopes to gain/The realms of bliss beyond the starry sphere/And peace and comfort which she found not here.
91. The Revd. Benjamin HARRISON who was much persecuted by the ruling powers of the commonwealth in 1649, was Vicar of this church.
92. The Living is a Vicarage, and the Church is dedicated to St. Clement. Patron 1795 Incumbent.
93. The Archdeacon Wheler BUNCE.
94. King’s Books £13.16.10½d.
Tenths £1.7.8½d.
95. HARRISON - Benjamin Harrison was presented to the Vicarage of St. Clement, Sandwich the 19th of Novr. and inducted the 24th of the same month 1660 and resigned it in 1666; though he appears to have been in possession of this vicarage at an earlier date, in 1649 as he was sequestered August 1st 1650 "for refusing to observe the parliament fasts and to read their declarations". He was much harassed by different sets of sequestrators and ‘one Sunday morning, whilst he was in his prayer before sermon in the pulpit, an officer came in with one or two files of musqueteers, and commanded him to come down; but he not regarding their words but continuing the holy office he was about unconcerned, the officer gave the necessary words of command to make ready, then to present; but perceiving him still unmoved he did not think fit to give the last word of command (fire); but instead of that commanded his soldiers to go and drag him out of the pulpit, which was accordingly done; and they carried him away in great triumph to the main guard, and after that to prison, where he remained some time. But what is most remarkable is that, that very Sunday in the afternoon on which they pulled him out of the pulpit, knocking his head against the steps of the pulpit and desk, by a strange and unaccountable accident, only by providence by what ever appeared, the court of guard was blown up with gunpowder, and the man that first laid his hands upon him killed dead by taking away his belly at once, and a great many others of them mortally wounded. Nor must it be forgotten that, the same day or the day following, one Capt. WILSLON came to the church and pulled down the commandments. In 1653 Mr HARRISON came to South Taunton in Devon, and returned to St. Clements in 1660; where he continued about six years, and then was removed to another living in the West’. WALKER’s sufferings of the Clergy, P.266, and BOYS’s Sandwich, p.293.
Addenda.
96. Weever has preserved the following Epitaphs, which were placed over the Prior, and Brethren belonging to "the religious house of white fryers Carmelites" in this Town.
97. Epitaphium magistri Johannis SANDWICH hujus conventus prioris perquam amabilis. Sub iacet hunc tumbe denotus mente Johannes, De Sandwich dictus, huinsce priorque domus. Mille quadringentos tres annos congere lumen, Quindecimam Junii jumite, tempus habes, Quo sors superna rapuit de corpore vitam Fundito quesso preces, ut fit ei requies.
98. Epitaphium magistri fratis Thomae LEGATT qui obiit Anno Domini MCCCCIX (1409). Carmelita Thomae Legatt qui theologie Doctor erat quondam, conditur hoc lapide.
99. Epitaphium fratis Thomae HADLOW. Hic Prior iste Hadlow nunc hon sub marmore tectus, Turmas celicolas adeat nostra prece vectus. M.C. quarter, & X septeno transist anno, Huic decimo sexto Septemebris lumina nexo.
100. Magister frater Willelmus BECKLEAE hic sepultus, cum hoc epiataphio. Nunc me petra tenet, saxoque includor in isto./Et lacerum vermes lamiant nunc undique corpus/Quid miti dinicie? quid alta palacia prosunt?/Cum nihi sufficiat paruo quo marmore clandor./Quam fastus, quam pompa lenis, quam gloria mundi/Sit brevis, & fragilis humana potentia quam sit,/Collige ab exemplo, qui transis perlege posco. Obijt Anno Dom. MCCCCXXXVIII.
101. Epitaphium fratis Dionysiii PLUMCOOPER. Cuspide lethifera mors que premit impia cuncta,/Mole sub hac gelida clausit & offa viri./Qui rogitat nomen cognomen postulat ipsum;/Hoc Dionisius est Plumcooper illud erat/Mollibus hic annis Carmeli dulcis alumnus/Extitit, & placide pacis amator erat./Ad canos veniens nature inra reliquit,/Mors dedit & lassis artubus hic requiem./Valedicit mundo XX Febr. Anno. Dom. MCCCCLXXXL. (probably error for 1485) – last fig.).
102. The soil around Sandwich is very fertile, but its situation being low, the prospects in general are not very extensive, though very pleasant.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
Bax 3
BECKLEAE 100
BEESOM 59
BEESON 15
BOXEL 40
BOYMAN 28, 29, 48, 49, 71
BOYS 89
BRADFORD 40
BRADLEY 53, 54
BRIGHT 83
BROUGHTON 78
BROWN 40
BUNCE 41, 43, 55, 93
BURCHETT 85
CASTLE 40
Chichester 3
CHUMLEY 40
CLERE 40
COMBES 14
COMBS 60
COZENS 88
DALE 40
DARE 40
Davis 3
DENIS 40
DEVESON 52
ELGAR 22, 80
ELLIS 87
FERRIER 28, 29, 40, 48, 49
FERRIIER
Fisher 3
FRISBY 90
FULLER 89
GREY 40
HADLOW 99
Haford 2
HAFORD 36, 75
HALLAM 21
HALSNOD 9, 64
HAMMOND 40
HARRISON 91, 95
HARVEY 40, 53
HAWKER 1, 2, 32-36,
72-75, 77
HAYWARD 24, 33, 45
HAZLEWOOD 40
HENDLEY 40
HILLS 40
HOBDAY 1, 35, 74
HODSON 39, 42
HURLESTON 25
HURLSTON 50
HURST 40IRELAND 40
JARVIS 47
JONES 40
JOSLING 40
KITE 81, 82
LEE 40
LEGATT 98
MARTIN 6, 56
MASTEN 40
MAUNDY 47
MOULDEN 40
NELSON 19, 84
NISBETT 46
NORWOOD 18, 66
ODIARNE 10
ODIARNE 43, 62
OXENDEN 85
PARAMORE 28, 29, 48
PARKER 40
PAYNE 40
PEARCE 42
PEIRS 16, 58
PEIRSON 40
PLUMCOOPER 101
RAMPSTON 4, 44
RAMSTON 4
RAWE 12, 13, 61REDE 5,44
ROMNEY 68
Rutton 3
SAMPSON 28, 29, 47-49,
67, 85
SAMSON 71
SANDWICH 97
SAYER 46, 47, 56
SHELVY 30, 51
SIMMONDS 8, 40
SIMMONS 7, 57
SIMON 63
SMITH 31, 40, 70
SPENCER 26, 69
STEVENS 40
STEWART 40
TAYLOR 40
TISDELL 40
VICKARS 40
WALLER 40
WHEELER 42
WHITE 40
WILKES 11
WILSLON 95
WISE 89
WYBORN 51, 53, 54
WYBORNE 30
Places IndexAshford Leghorn 47
Ashford Mashborh 47
Barfrestone 53
ELMSTONE 3
London City of 61
London 12, 13
Northiam, Sussex 10, 43, 62
South Taunton 95General
Captain 28, 29, 48, 49, 85, 95
Navy 3
Lieut., Majestie’s Navy 30
Rear Admiral 31, 70
Bells 39
chaplain 3
Church Wardens 42
Clerke 19
Curate 3
Customer 61, 69
Haberdasher 12, 61
Independent chapel 3
Jurate 9, 14, 25,50, 53,
58, 60, 64
Merchant 47, 61
Mariner 25, 50
Mason 52
Maulster 69
Mayor 6, 11-14, 24, 60, 61
Merchant Adverturer 12, 13
Parish register 3
preacher 3
Some Monumental Inscriptions of St Peter's Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of St Peter's Church, noted by Rev Bryan Faussett in 1760. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Zechariah Cozens after 1820, added 28th August 2008. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.
In the Chancell.
1. On a Flat Stone. Jhere lieth interred The Body of Major William VERRIER a Jurat of this Towne, who departed this Life the 30th Day of Oct. 1710 in the 65th Year of his Age. Also the Body of Martha the Wife of the said William Verrier who departed this Life the 9th day of July 1712 aged 59.
2. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Capt. John VERRIER once Mayor of this Towne, who died 8 day of March 1686/7 in the 63d. Year of his Age.
3. On Another. Here lieth The Body of Susanna VERRIER the Wife of Mr. John Verrier who dyed the 12th Day of April 1681 in the 62 Yeare of her Age. Here also lieth ye Body of Benjamin Verrier, Gent. who departed this Life the 17th of Sept. 1737 aged 54 Years. Also the Body of Anne his Daughter aged 22 Months.
4. On Another, wch. has formerly been inlaid. William VERRIER Gent Second Son of Major Verrier. He died the 2d. of June. A. 1713 aged 39 Years. And also the Body of Elisabeth his Wife, who afterwards was married to The Revd. Gerard DE COLS Rector of this Parish. She dyed the 27th of March 1751. Aged 65 Years. Here also lieth the Body of Elisabeth BARBER Neice to ye abovenamed Elisabeth de Cols. She died the 30th of ….. (hid by ye Communion Steps).
5. On Another, wch. has also formerly been inlaid. Susanna VERRIER, Relict of Benj. Verrier who departed this Life the 12th of Novemb. 1754. Aged 68.
6. On Another Flat Stone. Spe laetae Resurrectionis his jacet Corpus Thomae VERRIER, Equitis, (Sic in Lapide sed falso) qui obijt 13 Aprilis 1758. Aet. 60. Sub hoc quoque Marmore quiescent Reliquiae Elisabethae, Gulielmi Verrier *Equitis, Uxoris dilectae quae obijt Mar. 15 1759. Aet suae 44.
7. On Another. In Memory of Mary the First Wife of Mr John SOLLY, Mercer (who was Eldest Sister to Sr. Henry FURNESE, Bart.) who died November the 8th 1685. Also Martha, Second Wife of the said John Solly, Daughter of Mr. Isaac LEGAY, of West Stoke in Sussex, Gent. who died July the 14th 1716, and had Issue 8 Sons and 1 Daughter, whereof her 3d. and 4th Sons died in their Minority and also are here interred. Mr John Solley died Feb. 15 1747. Aged 87, and was interred the 21st of the same Month.
8. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth interred the Body of Mr Henry FURNESE, who departed this Life the 12th of June 1672 in the 43d. Year of his Age. And also the Body of Anne his Wife, who were the Parents of Sr. Henry Furnese Bart. She departed this Life Nov. 6 1696 in ye 63d. Year of her Age. And also the Body of Mr John BRANCH, Merchant, who departed this Life the 31st of January 1718. Aged 63 Years. Also the Bodies of 3 of his children who died in their Minority. And also the Body of Elisabeth, Wife of Mr John BRANCH and Daughter of the above Mr. Henry FURNESE, and Ann his Wife, and Mother of ye Children above mentd. She departed this Life the 11th of Sept. 1737 in the 70th Year of her Age.
9. Round the Verge of a Flat Stone. Here lieth buried Barnard van …DENISON and borne in *Lacf. Land of the Age of 47 and was buried the 14 of Maye in Anno 1584 (*Leveland, as I imagine).
10. In the Body. On a Flat Stone. Here lye interred the Bodies of Jeffery HAFFORD Gent. Collr. of Her Majesties Customs in The Towne and Port of Sandwich who departed the 3d. Day of July A.D. 1710 in the 60th Year of his Age. And of his eldest Daughter Maria Wife of Mr SPENCER, who died Mar. 30 A.D. 1710. Aged 24 Years.
11. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth interred the Body of Alban SPENCER, Gent. deceased 15 Octob. 1736 aged 56 Yeares. Also Mary his 2d. Wife deceased May 24 1738 aged 49 Yeares. They left Issue surviving 4 Daughters, viz. Ann, Sarah, Susan and Mary.
12. On Another. Here lies interred the Body of Lydia, Wife of Mr David LANCE, Gent. Daughter of Mr John JAMES, Gent. and of Sarah his Wife, who departed this Life 5 April 1742. Aged 34 Years. Here also lies interred the Body of Ann Lance Second Wife of Mr David Lance, Daughter of Mr Richard PEMBROKE Gent. and Mary his Wife of The City of Canterbury. She departed this Life Mar. 22 1753. Aged 32 Years. With her lie buried David and Mary Ann, Son and Daughter of the above David and Ann LANCE. David died Sept. 3 1750. Mary Ann died Feb. 4 1752, both in their Infancy.
13. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth the Body of Solomon KELLY, Gent. who was Mayor of this Towne in 1708. He died the 5th of August 1710. Aged 59. Also Anne his Wife, Daughter of Capt. Valentine JEKEN, Gent. She died Jan. 30 1725/6 aged 75. Also John, their Son, Gent. who was Mayor of this Towne 1728 He died July 14 1740 aged 60 Yeares. Also Ann their Daughter, Wife of Mr Samuel FERRIER, who died the 16th of July 1754 aged 80 Yeares.
14. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Susanna Young JEKEN, Daughter of John and Eliz. Jeken. She departed this Life Jan. 4 1718/9 aged 11 Months.
15. On a Monument on The S. Wall. (Per saltire az. & gu. a leopard betw. 2 f-de-lis in chief & base or]. Near this Place lies Capt. Valentine JEKEN and his Wife. He was twise Mayor of this Towne, and died in Aug. 1678. Also Mr Thomas YOUNG of St Dunstan’s near Canterbury who died 17 Dec. 1729 aged 57 Years. Also John JEKEN Gent. Grandson of the said Valentine Jeken likewise Mayor of this Towne who died 27 March 1738. Aged 51 Years. Also 2 Daughters of the said John Jeken and Elisabeth his Wife, daughter of the said Thomas YOUNG, who both died Infants. Here also lieth the Body of Susanna WYBORNE formerly Wife of the abovenamed Mr Thomas Young but late of William Wyborne, Brewer of this Towne. She died June 18 1755 aged 76 Years. If Industry and Frugality joyn’d with Benevolence and uncorrupted Honesty are worthy of Remembrance, Reader, think of them who rest here.
16. Nine other Flat Stones not legible.
17. In the North Isle. On a Brass Plate, on a Flat Stone. Here lyeth buried the Bodies of John GYLBERTE, and Anne hys Wyffe, wch. said John was twice Mayor of This Towne. Anne hys sayed Wyffe deceased the XXVIIIth Daye of September Anno Domini 1582, beinge of the Age of 57 Yeares. And the sayde John deceased the 10th Daye of July Anno 1595, being of Ave LXXIIII Yeares. They had Issue between them XV Children; whereof are lyving one Sonne and two Daughters.
18. On Another Brass Plate, on a Flat Stone. [Gu. a saltire or, a chief indented erm. & gu]. Hee lyeth The Bodye of Thomas GILBERT, Gentleman, who was Searcher of Kent. Hee had to Wyfe Katherine the Daughter of Robert FYLMER of East Sutton in Kent, and had Issue by her VI Sounes and III Daughters: whereof, at his Death, weare lyvinge Thomas, Anne, Joan, and Elizabeth. And the said Thomas deceased the VIth of Decemb. 1597 beinge of the Age of XXXIIII Yeares.
On the same Stone. Here lyeth the Body of John PROBERT, Gent who died 30 May 1726. Aet. 53.
19. On a Neat Monument on the N. Wall. Near this Place lies interred the Body of Mary the Wife of Mr Walram OLIVER, Merchant who died 28 Aug. 1726. Aged 68 Years. Also, of the aforesaid Mr Walram Oliver who died 22 Jan. 1744/5 aged 80 Years. Also of Sarah ye Daughter of the abovesaid Mr Walram and Mary Oliver and Wife of Mr Stephen LONG who died ye 4th of Feb. 1756 aged 51 Years. And also of Mary the Wife of Mr David TROWARD and Daughter of the Aforesaid Mr Walram and Mary Oliver who died ye 26th of May 1758. Aged 64 Years.
20. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth interred the Body of Mary wife of Mr Walram OLIVER, Merchant. She departed this Life the 28th of Aug. 1726. Aged 58. And also the abovesaid Mr Walram Oliver, who died the 22 of January 1744/5. Aged 80 Years.
21. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Robert JEFFERIES who departed this Life the 1st Day of March 1709/10 aged 61 Years. Also Eliz. his wife, who died the 22d. of Feb. 1739/40 aged 80 Years.
22. On Another wch. has formerly been inlaid. Here lieth the body of Mr Thomas BENTLY of Staffordshire. He died July 7 1755. Aged 63 Years.
23. Under an Arch in the North Wall, on an Altar Tomb, are 2 Figg. as large as ye Life, viz: of a Man and a Woman – without Inscription, or Coat Armour. KILBURNE, says (Page 238) they are in Memory of Thomas ELLIS and Margaret his Wife, who founded the 2 Hospitals of St John, and St Thomas, in this Town; and also a Chantry at the East End of this Church; and appointed 3 Priests – viz: 2 for his said Hospitals, and 1 For the said Chantry, wch. was anciently called St Peter’s *School. *(139b. It is still standing, but is used as a Store House for Wine.
24. Under Another Arch, in ye same Wall, almost hid by the Pews, is another Ancient Altar Tomb, on wch. lies ye Fig. of a Man, at full Length – HARRIS (F.238) says it was for Sr. Simon SANDWICH, who, he tells us was Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, in King EDWARD the 2’s Reign, and was a great Benefactor towards building ye Steeple of this Church.
25. On the North Wall near ye Pulpit, are these 2 Coat cut in Stone. [2 shh. in Line: I. Arms of Sandwich. II. Az. fretty arg. a chief or (ST LEGER)].
26. There are about twenty other Flat Stones, in ye N. Isle, without Inscription. Some of which, particularly 1, have been very richly inlaid.
27. The Font (this was possibly of lead and like Eythorne (1628) wch. has low reliefs around the bowl) seems to be very Ancient, and has 4 Small Female Figures upon it, in Basso Releivo – 3 of them have Children in their Arms. The *4th seems to have been intended for Dame Nature; it [has] Polumammia, and ends like a Terminus. *[Was this an uncommon kind of mermaid?]
28. In The Porch are several Flat Stones, all without Inscription.
29. This Church consists of The Chancell, Body, and N. Isle. It had formerly a S. Isle, wch. is now demolish’d, the Ground where it stood making a Part of the Church Yard. At The East End stands the abovemention’d Chantry, or St Peters School. The Tower which is of more modern Workmanship than ye Church, and is built of Brick, stands between the Chancell and the Body. In it hang 5 Bells. The 4 Smallest were made by Joseph HATCH 1625 and the Largest, or Tennor, by S. KNIGHT. 1727.
30. In The Church Yard.
Under an Arch in the south Wall (wch. was formerly ye Wall of the S.Isle) is a very ancient Fig. of a Man lying, at full Length, upon an Altar Tomb, without Inscriptn.
31. Here are also Memorials of ALLESON, AUSTEN, ABBOT, BARBER, Revd. Mr BENSON, 1738, BENNET, BOORN, BRADLEY, BUNDOCK, BUBBER, BISHOP, CASPALL, COOK, CULVER, DILLNOT, EATELL, EDWARDS, FREMBLY, GARDNER, GILBERT, GODDEN, GOLDFINCH, HUTTON, HORNE, HOWGILL, JAMES, JENNINGS, JULL, JENKINSON, MORGAN, MARSH, OLIVER, POTT, READ, RUTTER, ROFFE, SMITH, STEWARD, TROWARD, VEDEN, WILKINSON, WOODRUFFE and WYBORNE.
32. It is a Rectory in the Gift of The Town of Sandwich. 1760.
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Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Zechariah Cozens about 1795, added 28th August 2008
33. St. Peter’s which is situated near the centre of the town. It now consists of two aisles and a chancel, with a square tower, containing a peal of eight bells, in the middle. Formerly there was a South aisle, but it was destroyed by the falling on October 12th 1661, though the walls of it still remain, about breast high. [From note PP at the end of the volume – Page 27]. The 13th of October 1661 St Peter’s church fell down. That day the same year was a Sabbath day; there were two sermons preached there that day, and it fell down within six or seven hours after the people were gone home, presently after one quarter of an hour past eleven o’clock at night. Had it fell at the time when the people were there, the chiefest of the town and parish would have been killed, and buried under the rubbish, and stones, and timber; but the Lord was so gracious as to show a miraculous mercy in that judgement, for there was no man, woman or child killed or hurt, and very few heard it. The rubbish was three fathom deep in the middle of the church, the bells underneath it; two or three rods long it lay. Register of St. Peter’s.
[From note opposite] The South Aisle fell down in 17../ (sic) and is now a ruin – at least a part of the outside South Wall is still standing. In that wall was an arch, under which was the Monumental Effigies of Sir John GROVE, now removed to the west End of the Nave. The lower part of the figure is broken off. The figure is in Armour, and lays on a low altar tomb, on the North side of which are 8 small shields in borders.
34. On a mural monument of white Marble near the South [sic] door is: Near this place lies Capt. Valentine JEKEN and his Wife. He was twise Mayor of this Town and died in August 1678. Also Mr. Thomas YOUNG of St. Dunstans near Canterbury who died the 17th of December 1729 aged 57 Years. Also John Jeken Gent, Grandson of the said Valentine Jeken, likewise Mayor of this Town, who died the 27th of March 1738 aged 51 Years. Also two Daughters of the said John Jeken & Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter of ye said Thomas Young, who both died Infants. (On a table beneath): Here also lieth the Body of Susannah WYBORN, formerly Wife of the above named Mr. Thomas Young but late of Mr. William Wyborn, Brewer of this Town; She died June 18th 1755 aged 76 Years. "If Industry and Frugality/Join’d with Benevolence/ And uncorrupted Honesty/Are worthy of Remembrance/Reader/Think of them who rest here"/. Arms. parted per Saltier, Az. & Gu. a Lion passt. gardt. betw. 2 fleurs de lis, in pale, Or.
35. On a plain Marble Tablet over the second Pillar from the West end is: Near this Place (in a Vault granted by a Faculty) lieth interred the Body of Mr. Young JEKEN, late an eminent Attorney of Canterbury, Son of John Jeken, Gent, late of this Town & Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter of Thomas & Susanna YOUNG late of Westgate near Canterbury. Who departed this Life the 11th May 1770 in the 51st Year of his Age after a long & painful Illness, which he bore with great Patience & Resignation. He was a dutiful Child and a loveing Brother. He lived Beloved & died Lamented. Also the Body of Mrs Elizabeth CLARK, Wife of Mr. Wm. Clark, Hop Merchant, late of Southwark, Daughter of the above John and Elizabeth Jeken, who died 28th Augst. 1751 in the 20th Year of his (sic) Age. Likewise Elizabeth, Daughter of the above John Jeken & Grace his Wife, who died 11th April 1752; aged 3 Months. Also lieth interr’d the Body of Mrs Elizh. BRIDGES Widow of John JEKEN ye Elder and Mother to the above Young Jeken, Gentleman & She died 21 Octor. 1773 in ye 74 Year of her Age. Also of Sarah, Daughter of the above John & Elizabeth Jeken, and Wife of George BAKER of the City of Canterbury Esqr. who died January 15th 1787 aged 58 Years.
36. On a neat oval tablet of white marble, over the first pillar from the West end is: Near this Place lieth the Body of George BAKER Esqr. who departed this Life Nov. 1st 1790 aged 76 Years. Arms. Ar. a waterbouget, betw. 3 Keys, Sab. a crescent for diff. impaling, Az. a fess & 3 stars in chief Ar.
37. On a near tablet of white marble, adorned with an Urn, foliage, carved trusses, etc. on the North Wall is: Near this Place lies interr’d the Body of Mary the Wife of Mr. Walram OLIVER, Merchant. She died the 28 of Aug. 1726 aged 38 Years. Also of the abovesaid Mr. Walram Oliver
who died the 22 Jany. 1744/5 aged 80 Years. Also of Sarah the Daughter of the abovesaid Mr. Walram & Mary OLIVER and Wife of Mr. Stephen LONG who died the 4th of Feby. 1756 aged 31 Years. And also of Mary the Wife of Mr. David TROWARD and daughter of the abovesaid Mr. Walram & Mary Oliver who died the 26th of May 1738 aged 64 Years.
38. Opposite the above, against one of the Pillars, is a small monument with the following Inscriptions and Arms: Near this Place lie the Bodies of Henry WISE Esqr. who died Augst. 15 1769 aged 62 Years and Elizabeth his Daughter, Wife of Mr. William BOYS who died November 24th 1761 aged 23 Years. Also of Mary the Wife of the said Henry who died the 28th of April 1772 aged 62 Years. Arms. Sab. 3 chevronels, Ermine.
39. Adjoining the above, an oval tablet of black marble, in a white frame, inscribed: Mrs. Elizh. ROLFE, Wife of John Rolfe Junr, Gent. of New Romney in this County, died the 5th of August 1780, aged 20 Years. Elizabeth HARVEY, Daughter of John Harvey Esqr. and Judith his Wife of this Town, died the 29th of January 1778 aged 6 Years.
Within the Rails of the Communion Table.
40. On a plain Grave stone, is: Spe laetae resurrectionis hic jacet corpus Thomae VERRIER, Equitis qui obiit 13 Aprilis 1758 Aet. 60. Sub hoc quoq marmore quiescent Reliquiae Elizabethae Gulielmi VERRIER Equitis Uxoris dilectae, quae obiit Mar. 15th 1759 Aetat. suae 44. Supradictus Gul. Verrier Eq. obiit Decr. 6 1759. Aetat suae 41 et hic supultus (sic) est.
41. On another, adjoining the above, is: Here lyeth the Body of Capt. John VERRIER once Mayor of this Towne, who dyed 8th Day of March 1686/7 in the 63d. Yeare of his Age.
42. On another is: …../Mr. William VERRIER, Gent, second Son of Major Verrier, he dyed the 2d. of June Ao. 1713 aged 37 Yeares. And also the Body of Elizabeth his Wife who, afterwards was married to the Revd. Gerrard DE GOLS, Rector of this Parish. She dyed the 27 of March 1751 aged 65 Years. Here also lyes the Body of Elizabeth BARBER Neice to the abovenamed Elizabeth de Gols, She died the 7th of November 1751 aged 43 Years.
43. On another is: Here lyeth inter’d the Body of Major William VERRIER a Jurat of this Town, who departed this Life the 30th Day of October 1710, in the 65th Year of his age. Also the Body of Martha the Wife of the said William Verrier who departed this life the 9th Day of July 1712 aged 59. Here also lieth the Body of Mrs Martha VERRIER, their Daughter, who departed this Life the 17th of November 1767, aged 91 Years.
44. On another is: Here lys. the Body of Susanna VERRIER the Wife of Mr. John Verrier who dyed 12th Day of Aprill 1681 in the 62 yeare of her age. Here also lyeth the Body of Benjamin Verrier, Gent, who departed this Life the 17th of Septemr. 1737 aged 54 Years. Also the Body of Ann his Daughter aged 22 months.
45. On a small Black stone is: Mrs Amelia MILNES. She died Decr. 2 1776, Aged 30 Years.
46. On another, in the Chancel is: Here lyeth interr’d the Body of Mrs Susanna VERRIER, Relict of Benjn. Verrier Gent, who departed this Life, the 12th of November 1754, aged 68.
47. On another, adjoining the last is: In Memory of Mary the first wife of Mr. John SOLLY, Mercer, who was the eldest Sister to Sr. Henry FURNESE, Bart. who died November the 8th 1685. Also Martha, second wife of the said John Solly, Daughter of Mr. Isaac LEGAY of West Stoke in Sussex, Gent, who died July the 14th 1716. And had Issue 8 Sons & one Daughter. Whereof her 3rd. & 4th Sons died in their minority & also are here inter’d. Mr. John Solly died Feb. the 15th 1747 aged 87 and was inter’d the 21 of the same Month.
48. Round the verge of an antient stone is: Here lyeth buried Barnabie VAN LENT, Bruer & free Denison and borne in ……/laeflande, of the age of 47 and was buried the 15th of Maye in anno 1584.
49. On another near the above is: Here lieth inter’d the Body of Mr. Henry FURNESE who departed this Life the 12th of June 1672 in the 43 year of his age. And also the Body of Ann his wife who were the Parents of Sr. Henry Furnese Bart. She departed this Life November the 6th 1696 in the 63 year of her Age. And also the Body of Mr. John BRANCH, Merchant who departed this Life the 31st of January 1718/9 aged 63 Years. Allso the Bodies of three of his Children who died in their minority. And also the Body of Elisabeth, Wife of Mr. John BRANCH and Daughter of the above Mr. Henry Furnese & Ann his Wife and Mother of the Children above mentd. She departed this Life the 11th of Sept. 1737 in the 70th Year of her Age.
South space.
50. On a plain stone, near the Chancel, is: Here lies interr’d the Body of Alban SPENCER Gent, deceased the 15th Day of Oct. 1736 aged 50 Years. As also Mary his second Wife deceased the 24 Day of May 1738 aged 49 Years. They left Issue surviving four Daughters, viz: Ann, Sarah, Susanna and Mary.
51. On another is: Here lies interred the Body of Lydia Wife of Mr. David LANCE, Gent, Daughter of Mr. John JAMES Gent & of Sarah his Wife, who depd. this Life the 5th of April 1742 aged 34 Years. Here also lieth interr’d the Body of Ann LANCE, second wife of Mr. David Lance, Daughter of Mr. Richard PEMBROKE, Gent & Mary his Wife of the city of Canterbury. She departed this Life the 22d. of March 1753 aged 32 Years. With her lie buried David & Mary-Ann, Son and Daughter of the above David & Ann Lance. David died Sepr. 3 1750. Mary Ann died February 4th 1752 both in their Infancy.
52. On a small stone is: Here lieth the Body of Thos. KETCHERELL Gent who Died Jany. 19th 1774 Aged 61 Years.
53. On a stone near the above is: Here lieth the Remains of Mr. Benjamin FISHER of this parish Gent. Who departed this Life in the Year of our Lord 1733 Aged 73. And Johanna his Wife who departed this Life October 11th 1768 Aged 87. Also the Remains of John FISHER Her Grandson Who died August 18th 1768 Aged 29. Also of several Children of the said Benjamin & Johanna Fisher. This Grave is full 1776.
54. On a stone very much defaced is: Here ……………../Nicholas GREENWOOD …………./October 8th 1721 a Mary his Wife ob. M…../1707 aet 63 and of their Children, Mary, ob. Feb 9th 1691/2 Aet 21. Ann ob ….3/1689. Richard aet 18 months, Amity Wife to Mr. William SAMPSON of St Peter’s Thanet …../dyed in Childbed Sepr. 13, 1696 Aet 22, 11 months. Greenwood Sampson her Son Aet 5. ob. Aug 25 1701.
55. On a plain stone is: Here lieth the Body of Cap. William ROBINSON who departed this Life in the year of 1763 Aged 72 Years. Also the Remains of Mrs Elizabeth ROBINSON Widow of the Above Cap. William Robinson who departed this Life the 11 Day of Feby. in the Year 1776 Aged 71 Years. The Grave is full.
56. On another is: Here lyeth the Body of Solomon KELLEY, Gent, who was Mayor of this Town in 1708 he died the 5th of August 1710, aged 59. Also Ann his Wife, Daughter of Capt. Valentine JEKEN Gent. She died the 30th of Jany. 1725/6 aged 75. Also John their Son, Gent, who was Mayor of this Town in 1728 he died the 14th of July 1740 aged 60 Years. Also Ann their Daughter, Wife of Mr. Samuel VERRIER who died the 16th of July 1754 aged 80 Years.
57 On another is: Here lyes interr’d the Body of Thomas YOUNG, late of St. Dunstans Canterbury. He departed this Life Decr. 17 1729 aged 57 Years. Also the Body of Susanna, Daughter of John & Elizth. JEKEN & Grand-daughter to the said Thos. Young. She departed this Life Augst. 27 1730 aged 5 Years. Here also lieth interr’d the Body of Susanna, Wife of Mr. William WYBORN, formerly Wife of the abovesaid Thomas Young, who departed this Life the 18th of June 1755 aged 76 Years.
58. On another is: Here lies interr’d the Body of Susana Young JEKEN, Daughter of John & Elizth. Jeken. She departed this Life Jany. ye 4th 17189 aged Eleven Months.
59. On another near the West end is: Here lieth interr’d the Body of Ann HUNT, a Daughter of the late Revd. Dr. Hunt of London, who died the 28 of June 1764 aged 35 Years. Also the Body of John, Son of Jeremiah & Mary Hunt of this Parish who died 27 of June 1764 aged 4 years & 7 Months. Under a large Stone in the Chancel belonging to the late Mr. John SOLLY are interr’d two children of the said Jeremiah & Mary Hunt, viz: Jeremiah who died in December 1760 aged 2 years and 5 Months, and Mary who died in Novr. 1762 aged 1 Year and 10 Months. Also the Body of Katherine, Relict of the above mentioned Dr. Hunt, who died the 27th March 1765 aged 69 Years.
North Aile, West end.
60. On a plain stone is: In a vault beneath this Marble are interr’d the remains of Mr. Thomas JENKINSON who died the 4th of May 1755 aged 59 Years. Also the Remains of Sarah his Wife who died the 28th of January 1768 aged 73 Years. And also the Remains of Sarah their Daughter who died the 11th of February 1750/1 aged 20 Years. Also of John the Son of Mr. John BROWN by Elizabeth his wife, Daughter of the above said Thomas & Sarah JENKINSON who died the 16th of August 1768 aged one Year and seven Months. Also of William Jenkinson Brown their Son who died the 7th of July 1770 aged 5 Years.
61. On another, adjoining the above is: Here lieth the Body of Mr. Thomas BENTLEY of Staffordshire. He Died July 9 1755 Aged 63 Years.
62. On another is: Here lyeth the Body of Mr. Robert JEFFERYS who departed this Life the 1 Day of March 1709/10 aiged 61 Years. As also Eliz. his Wife who died the 22d. of Feby. 1739/40 aged 80 Years.
63. On another, near the above is: Here lieth interr’d the Body of Mary the Wife of Mr. Walram OLIVER, Marcht. who departed this Life the 28th of August 1726 aged 58 Years and also the aboved. Mr. Walram Oliver who died the 22d. of January 1744/5 aged 80 Years.
64. On a stone much defaced is: …………../HAWKER …………../ 1709.
65. On a plain stone is: In Memory of Leiut (sic) Richard WOODRUFF who departed this Life the 22d. of October 1765 aged 22 years.
66. On another adjoining is: Also of Leiut (sic) John WOODRUFF who died the 24th of May 1767 aged 32 Years.
67. On a Coffin shaped Stone, in the middle of which is a Cross flory standing on a Dog, is: ..VS:KE:PAR:ICI:…/SET:PVR:LE ALM…/ADAM:STENNAR:PRI…./LE:CORS:PERY:ICI* for Vous ke par ici passet pur le alme Adam STENNAR priet; le cors pery ici…../.
68. On a brass plate affixed to a grave stone is: Here lyeth the Bodie of Thomas GILBERT, Gentleman which [should be who] was Searcher of Kent, he had to Wyfe Katherine ye Daughter of Robert FYLMER of East Sutton in Kent, & had Issue by her vi Sonnes and iii Daughters whereof at this Death were living Thomas, Ann, Joane & Elizabeth & ye saide Thomas deceased ye vi of December an. 1597 being of the age of xxxvii years. Arms. on a brass plate above, Gilbert, viz. a Saltier, on a chief, Er. 3 piles. Crest. A Griffin’s head, gorged with a Collar.
69. On the same stone is: Here lieth the Body of John PROBERT, Gent who died the 30th of May 1726 Aetatis 53.
70. On a stone near the above is: Here lye the Bodies of three of Mr. John & Mary PROBERTs Children 1722.
71. On a plain stone almost obliterated is: Here lye interr’d the Bodies of Jeoffrey HAFFORD Gent, Collr. of her Majesties Customes in the Town & Port of Sandwich who departed this Life the 3d. Day of July, Anno Dom. 1710 in the 60th Year of his Age. And of His eldest Daughter Maria, Wife of Mr. SPENCER who died the 30th Day of March anno Dom. 1710 aged 24 Years.
72. On a tablet of wood against the North east pillar of the Steeple is: Near this place lieth the Body of Robert COOK who died June 5th 1769; aged 74. He was Commander of a Ship in the West India Trade, and going from Antigua to South Carolina, was taken off the Barr by Charles VANE the Pirate in 1718, by whom he was cruelly used, but by God’s Providence his Life was spared. In 1719 He was cast away in another Ship: afterward He was Master of several Vessels belonging to this Place: but quitting the Sea taught the Art of Navigation in this Town Twenty Years. "But now has cast his Anchor here,/To wait for his Redeemer dear;/Hoping to Heav’n with Him to Steer"/.
73. On a stone near the bottom of the South Wall in a pew a little to the left of the Pulpit: Here lies interr’d the Body of Mr. Benjamin FISHER, who Departed this Life the 15th Day of July 1775 Aged 66 Years. Also Katherine Fisher his Wife who died Novr. 27th 1779 Agd. 71 Years.
74. The learned Gerard De GOLS was Rector of this Church twenty four years, to his death on the 22d. of Feby. 1737/8; but if buried here the place is not particularized by any memorial. [From note QQ at end of volume - Page 49a]. De Gols. Gerard De Gols was presented to the Rectory of St. Peter in 1713; and was likewise Minister of the Dutch congregation n Sandwich. He died the 22nd. of February 1737/8, having published the following works during his residence at that place. "A vindication of the worship of the Lord Jesus Christ as the supreme God in all the dispensations patriarchal, mosaick, and Christian; demonstrating that Christ was so known and worship’d in all ages form Adam to this day". 8vo. 1736.
Also several single Sermons, among the rest "The terrors of God’s judgements occasioned by the late dreadful storm of wind on Monday the 15th of February 1713". Nalrum chap.i, v.3, 8vo. 1714.
"Nemesis, or the divine justice vindicated from the impious objections of the libertines of this age". John ch.V. v.28, 29, 8vo. 1720.
"Consolations against the fears of Death". A sermon preached on Sunday 4th Novr. 1711 to a condemned person, Richard PARTRIDGE of Deal, who was hanged for the murder of his son.
"Pestilence, God’s judgement, or repentance the best preservative against the infection of the plague". 2 Chron. ch.vii, v.13,14.
He was one of the persons appointed by the corporation of Sandwich to support the canopies at the coronation of GEORGE THE SECOND and Queen.
75. In the North Aile and many other parts of the Church are very antient Grave stones, but without legible inscriptions. Near the Font lies the remains of the Effigie of Sir John GROVE which was formerly under a beautiful Gothic arch in the South wall of the South aile, now in ruins. Arms. 3 leaves in bend sinister; on a canton in dexter chief as many Crescents, 2&1.
76. In the wall of the North aile, under three arches, are as many tombs; on the Easternmost are the Effigies in stone, of a Man and Woman lying at full length. But no Inscription or Arms. On the second (behind the pulpit) are four shields; 1st. SEPTVANS, viz. 3 wheat fans, a crescent for diff. 2nd. …../a fess fusilly, betw. 3 Griffins heads. 3rd. CHICHE viz. 3 Lions rampant. 4th. Blank.
77. On two stones near the springing of the arch, are two coats of arms. 1st. Fretty, a chief. 2nd. Cinque Ports, viz. 3 demi-Lions, impal. 3 demi-ships. On the westernmost, six shields, on which the arms were originally painted, but are now obliterated.
78. On an Hatchment, over THURBARNE’s Vault, are Arms. 3 Coats. 1st. THURBANE, viz. Sab. a griffin passant, Ar. impal. Ar. a Bend engrail’d, Sab. for Cutts. 2nd. Thurbarne, impal. FORSTER, viz. Sab. a chev. engrail’d betw. 3 arrows, Ar. 3rd. Thurbane, impal. ……/ Gu. a fess betw. 6 martlets, Ar. Crest, on a Wreath, A Griffins head coup’d, Ar. Motto, Mors Janua Vitae.
79. On another, at the East end, are Arms. MENNES. Gu. a chev. vairé, Or, & Az. betw. 3 Leopards faces, of the 2nd. surtout an escutcheon of pretence, quarterly, 1st & 4th the royal arms of Scotland, bruised with a batton, Sab. 2nd & 3rd. a Ship with sails furled, within a double tressure flory and counterflory. Crest. an antelope’s head Gu. tufted and armed, Or, issuing out of rays of the last. Motto: "Christus mihi Salus".
80. On a mural Monument against the North Wall. H.S.E. Joannes CONANT, A.M. hujusce Ecclesiae annos XLIV. Pastor pius, fidelis, dilectus. Vir fi quis alius Candore et Caritate vere Christiana praestans. Natus xviii 18 Aprilis MDCCXXXV. Denatus xxx Marrii MDCCCXI.
In eodem fimul sepulchro Anna CONANT, Coujux amantissima, obiit 1 Septembris MDCCCXI. Aet. LXXVIII.
This worthy Divine was the elder Brother of Sr. Nathanial CONANT, the chief Magistrate at Bowstreet. He had an impediment in his speech. Of his Family much will be found in Nichols’s Literary Anecdotes. IBN.
81. On a tablet in the Chancel. Sacred to the Memory of Frances, wife of William WODSWORTH, A.M. Rector of this Parish, who died as She had lived a Christian, A.D. 1813, aged 29. Also of Anne DUDLEY, daughter of William and Elizabeth Wodsworth, who departed to her heavenly Parent on Good Friday, A.D. 1820, aged 3 years and 6 months.
82. On the Bells.
1st. I mean to make it understood/That tho’ I’m little yet I’m good/. Mears & Co. Fecit 1779.
2nd. To honour both of God and King/Our voices shall in Consort ring/. Wm. Mears & Co. of London Fecit 1779.
3rd. Whilst thus we join in Chearful sound/May Love and Loyalty abound/. Wm. Mears & Co. of London Fecit 1779.
4th. Music is Medicine to the mind. Mears & Co. 1779.
5th. In Wedlock Bands all ye who join With Hand & Hearts unite/So shall our tuneful Tongues combine To laud
the Nuptial rite/.
6th. Peace and Good neighbourwood (sic). Wm. Mears & Co. Fecit 1779.
7th. Ye Ringers all that prize your Health & Happiness/Be sober merry wise & you’ll the same possess/.
Wm. Mears & Co. Fecit 1779.
8th. The Revd. Mr J CONANT A.M. Rector. W.W. BRADLEY, W. BRICE. Ch. Wardens. Forbes 1779.
83. The Living is a Rectory, and the Church is dedicated to St. Peter.
84. Patron 1795 Incumbent.
85. The King and Corporation John Conant.
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Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ABBOT 31
ALLESON 31
AUSTEN 31
BAKER 35, 36
BARBER 4, 31, 42
BENNET 31
BENSON 31
BENTLEY 61
BENTLY 22
BISHOP 31
BOORN 31
BOYS 38
BRADLEY 31, 81
BRANCH 8, 49
BRICE 81
BRIDGES 35
BROWN 60
BUBBER 31
BUNDOCK 31
CASPALL 31
CLARK 35
CONANT 80, 81
COOK 31, 72
CULVER 31
DE COLS 4
DE GOLS 42, 74
DENISON 9
DILLNOT 31
DUDLEY 81
EATELL 31
EDWARDS 31
ELLIS 23
FERRIER 13
FISHER 53, 73
FREMBLY 31
FURNESE 7, 8, 47, 49
FYLMER 18, 68
GARDNER 31
GILBERT 18, 31, 68
GODDEN 31
GOLDFINCH 31
GREENWOOD 54
GROVE 33, 75
GYLBERTE 17
HAFFORD 10, 71
HARRIS 24
HARVEY 39
HATCH 29
HAWKER 64
HORNE 31
HOWGILL 31
HUNT 59
HUTTON 31
JAMES 12, 31, 51
JEFFERIES 21
JEFFERYS 62
JEKEN 13, 14, 15, 34, 35,
56-58
JENKINSON 31, 60
JENNINGS 31
JULL 31
KELLEY 56
KELLY 13
KETCHERELL 52
KILBURNE 23
KNIGHT 29
LANCE 12, 51
LEGAY 7, 47
LONG 19, 37
MARSH 31
MENNES 79
MILNES 45
MORGAN 31
OLIVER 19, 20, 31, 37, 63
PARTRIDGE 74
PEMBROKE 12, 51
POTT 31
PROBERT 18, 69, 70
READ 31
ROBINSON 55
ROFFE 31, 39
RUTTER 31
SAMPSON 54
SANDWICH 24
SMITH 31
SOLLY 7, 47, 59
SPENCER 10, 11, 50, 71
STENNAR 67
STEWARD 31
THURBARNE 78
TROWARD 19, 31, 37
VAN LENT 48
VANE 72
VEDEN 31
VERRIER 1-6, 40-44, 46, 56
WILKINSON 31
WISE 38
WODSWORTH 81
WOODRUFF 65, 66
WOODRUFFE 31
WYBORN 34, 57
WYBORNE 15, 31
YOUNG 14, 15, 34, 35, 57
Places
Antigua 72
Canterbury 12, 35, 51
St. Dunstans 15, 34, 57
Westgate 35
Deal 74
East Sutton, Kent 18, 68
London
Bowstreet 80
Southwark 35
New Romney 39
Sandwich Hospitals of
St John, and St Thomas 23
South Carolina 72
St Peter’s Thanet 54
Staffordshire 22, 61
West Stoke, Sussex 7, 47General
Captain 2, 13, 15, 34, 41, 55, 56
Commander of a Ship 72
Lieutenant 65, 66
Major 1, 4, 42
Attorney 35
Bells 29
Brewer 15, 34
Chantry 23
chief Magistrate 80
church fell down 33
Churchwardens 81
Cinque Ports 24
Controller of her Majesties Customs 10, 71
Hop Merchant 35
Jurat 1, 43
Lord Warden 24
Mayor 2, 13, 15, 17, 34, 41, 56
Mears & Co. 81
Mercer 47
Merchant 8, 19, 20, 37, 49, 63
Pirate 72
Rector 4
Searcher of Kent 18, 68
St Peter’s School 23
Store House for Wine 23
taught the Art of Navigation 72
West India Trade 72
Some Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary's Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of St Mary's Church, noted by Rev Bryan Faussett in 1760. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Zechariah Cozens noted 1795, added 8th August 2008. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.
In the Chancell.
1. On a Monument, on ye N. Wall, wth. 2 small Figg. kneeling
(at) a Faldstool.
Abrahamus RUTTEN Praetoriano hujus Oppidi Officio fungens; praefuit prudens; vixit probus; obijt pins; Vitam hauc terrestrem coelesti commutans, 16 Septembris 1608. Mense Praefecturae suae decimo; Anno Aetatis 43. Multiplici interim beatus Prole: septem nimirum masculis, sexque faeminis, è Susannâ Uxore ejus charissimâ, prosperè prognatis; quae hoc dilectissimi Conjugis defuncti Memoriae et Amoris ergo, posuit.
2. On a neat Mont. on the S. Wall. [¼ly 1 & 4). Arg. 5 chevronels sa (HOUGHAM). 2 & 3). Per pale az. & gu. a Lion rampt. arg]. In Memory of Solomon HOUGHAM Mayor of this Towne, 1639 who died 27 Nov. 1658. Aged 59 Yeares. And of Mary his Wife, buried Jan. 19 1641-42. And also of Richard Hougham his eldest Son, buried Apr. 26 1662 and, lastly, of Solomon Hougham Esq. his second Son, Merchant of London, and high Sheriff of the County of Kent, 1696, who died a Batchelor, March 16 1696/7 in ye 73d. Year of his Age. Both Indies, both The Poles, nay both Worlds, knew, His Traffick, Justice, and his Bounty Too. Giving all on Earth The heav’nly Pearl to attain, He liv’d with Profit, and he died with Gain. Solomon HOUGHAM, Nephew, Heir, and sole Executor to the last deceased, caused this Monument to be erected, who departed this Life, Oct. 24 1714 in ye 58th Year of his Age.
3. Round the Verge of a Flat Stone – ye Coat lost. (This was brass). Here lyeth buried the Body of Phebe DEN late Wife to Thomas Den; who was buried the 15th of July 1612.
4. On Another Flat Stone. [¼ly 1 & 4). Sa. a \ erm. cotised flory or. 2 & 3). Arg. 3 escallops [ppr?]. At fesse point a cresct. or for difference]. Here lieth The Body of Edward KELK, Gen. Soune of Christopher Kelk of Lincolnshire Gent; who had to Wife Elizabeth, Daughter of Christopher TYLCHMAN of Sellinge, gent; and had Issue by her, 2 Sounes Edw. and Edward who deceased the 6th of June 16.3 (Boys 323, gives it as 6 June 1623) being of the Age of 53 Yeares. (127b, see it spelt TILSHAM P.170).
5. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth interred the Body of Peter BROUCKE, of this Town, Merchant, who departed this Life the 12th of July 1701 aged 59 Years.
6. Twelve other Flat Stones, whose Inscriptions are lost – most of them have been inlaid.
In The Body.
7. On a Mont. on ye S. Wall – over the Door. [Sa. a Λ or betw. 3 soles naiant arg]. In Memory of Richard SOLLY, Gent. who was thrice Mayor of this Corporation. He died 7 May 1731. Aged 57 Years. And, likewise, of Anna his Wife, Daughter of John CRICKETT, Gent. and Mary his Wife, by whom he had Issue 10 Sons, and 3 Daughters. She died 27 Dec. 1730 aged 54 Years. And also of Mary their Daughter, wife of Mr Stephen LONG who died Jan. 30 1725-26 aged 28 Years. And also of 7 Sons, and 1 Daughter, who all died in their Minority.
8. On An Altar Tomb. In a Vault beneath this Stone lieth the Bodies of Mr John CRICKETT (once Mayor of this Towne) who died 24 May 1720 aged 72. And of Mary, his Wife, who died the 24th of December 1729 aged 76. And of Peter their Son, who died 26 May 1717 aged 26.
9. On Another Altar Tomb. [Arg. 3 covd. cups sa. garnished or]. Here lies the Body of Peter NOWELL, Gent. aged 68 Years, who died the 25th Day of Oct. 1694 being Mayor of this Corporation. And Judith, his Wife, aged 59 Years, who died May 20 1695. And also of Thomas Nowell their Son, aged 36 Years, who died Feb. 14 1694-95. And Catherine his Wife aged 27 Years who died 16 May 1694. Reader, here lie, beneath this single Stone, Four, yet as much as Love could make them one. Not Souls and Bodies are so strictly tied; For, Fate could those, but could not these divide. And sooner could pale Death’s resistless Dart Them from Themselves, than from each other part. Fate ev’n improved their Union, since it gave, Death in one Year, and, in one Tomb, a Grave.
10. On a Flat Stone. Here lyeth the Body of Richard SMITH, who departed this Life Jan. 25 1717-18 in the 25th (*sic for 75th) Year of his Age. Also the Body of Mary, Wife of Richard Smith, who departed this Life the 25th Day of March 1722. Aged 71 Years. Here also lieth the Body of Richard Smith, Son of the abovesaid Richard and Mary Smith, who died 3 March 1731-32. Aged 50 Years. Here also lieth the Body of John VERRIER Esq. who died Aug. 1 1737 aged 62. He was the eldest Son of Major William Verrier (Wm. ob. 30 Oct 1710) and Martha (Martha ob. 9 July 1712) his Wife (who lie in St Peter’s Chancell) and Son in Law to the above Richard Smith Senr. and Mary his Wife. Here also lies the Body of Mary Verrier Wife of John Verrier Esq. and Daughter of Richard Smith Senr. & Mary his Wife who died 4 March 1739-40 aged 54. Also here lieth the Body of Mr Richard Verrier, Son of the above John Verrier Esq. who departed this Life 13 Day of Feb. 1744-45 aged 41 Years.
11. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth interred the Body of Edward PARKER who departed this Life Jan. 6 1703-04 aged 26 Years. Mors ultima Linea Rerum.
12. On Another. H.S.E. Johannes CARDER, Generosus, Oppidi hugus quondam Praetor Artis medicae peritissimus, chirurgicae aptissimus. Cujus Morum Suavitas facilè reddidit ombinus charum et dilectum. Cujus Aequitas jure vendicabat a Civibus suis Cultum et Honorem. Cujus itaq Fatum ineluctabile Populum, Amicos et praesertim Familiam suam Luctu et Maerore affecit. Obijt 9 Calendarum Aprilis Anno Aetatis suae 60 Salutis humanae 1747-48. Hic etiam in Pace requiescunt Filij ambo, Johannes et Georgius. Indolis eximiae Juvenes. hic 8 Aprilis, Aet. 20. Ille 9 Feb. obijt Aet 21 1749-50. "Ostendunt Terrisquos Tantum Fata supremis". "*His saltem accumulem Donis, et fungar inani". "Munere". *(Boys, 320).
13. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of John PETLEY, Gent. who departed this Life the 14th of Feb. 1752. Aged 51 Years. Also John the Son of John & Sarah Petley, who died in his Minority.
14. On Another. Mary the Wife of Captain John WHITE, died 9 December 1737 aged 38 Years. Captn. John White died March 30 1741. Aged 47 Years.
15. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth The Bodye of Mrs Rebecca POWELL (*Povel) and her Child, The Wife of Mr Joseph Powell; the eldest Daughter of Mrs Rebecca STROUD, deceased at the Age of 27 Yeares, the 9th of October 1687. If the Tears (*teares) of a Mother could fetch (*fech) them back again, I could be (*bee) mourning all my Days (*dayes), to My Live’s (*lives) End. But, I hope, in Heav’n their (*there) Souls are at Rest; Which makes the Change (*theire exchaing) much for the best. (*Variants in Boys, 319).
16. Fourteen other Flat Stones – some of wch. have been inlaid.
In The North Isle.
17. On An Altar Tomb. Here lye the Bodies of William MAUNDY, Gent. who died (whilst Mayor of this Towne) Oct. 15 1701. Aged 65. And of Martha his Wife who died 15 May 1691. Aged 47. Also Sarah, Wife of Richard Maundy, Gent. (a Son of William and Mar.) who died 5 Mar. 1709-10 aged 34 – and, of William, Martha, John, Anne, and Sarles, their Children wch. 6 all died in 7 Months, and 2 Days. And of Robert and Anne, Son & Daughter of Richard Maundy and Susanna his Wife who both died 12 May 1718. And of Richard and Marche, who both died in Oct. 29. And of Robert, who died 20 Jan. 1734-35. Rd. Mr. & Ro. all died about 12 Years old.
18. On Another Altar Tomb. Here lieth interred The Body of Captain Joseph JORDAN who died 15 Nov. 1747 aged 53 Years. And, of Elisabeth his Wife who died 28 July 1738. Aged 28 Years. And also of Elisabeth their Daughter who died an Infant in the Year 1735.
19. On Another Altar Tomb. Here lieth The Body of Tho. The Son of Tho. DANSON late Preacher in this Towne, who was born Oct. 23 1668 and died Oct. 23 1674. Upon October’s three and twentieth Day; The World began; (as learned Annals say). That was this Childs Birth day, on that he died. The Worlds End may in him be typified. Oh happy little World, whose Work is done, Before the greater, and his Rest begun!
20. On a Flat Stone. [HAYWARD (written) ]. In This Vault lieth interred the Body of John HAYWARD, Gent. 4 Times Mayor of this Towne, who died the 10th of December 1731 in the 63d. Year of his Age. Also of Mary his Wife, Daughter of John DE BACK, of this Towne, Merchant, who died the 15th of July 1719 in the 47th Year of her Age. Also of Richard, Son of the said John and Mary, who died 22 April 1712. Aged 14 Years. Also of Elisabeth, Daughter of the said John and Mary who died 5 Oct. 1718 aged 7 Years. Also of Richard HAYWARD, Gent. Another Son of the said John and Mary, who was twice Mayor of this Towne, and died 2 May 1753 in the 39th Year of his Age. Also of John and Thomas, Sons of John Hayward Gent (Another Son of the abovesaid John and Mary) by Katherine his Wife, Daughter of Thomas NOWELL Gent, which Thomas died Aug. 9 1726. Aged 4 Months. John died July 18 1730 in the 7th Year of his Age.
21. On Another Flat Stone. [HAYWARD (3.126) imp. Arg. 3 covd. cups sa. garnished or]. In This Vault lieth interred The Body of John HAYWARD Esq. who died the 14th of January 1758 Aet. 63 *in the 63d. Year of his Age (* So on the Stone). He married Jane, Daughter of John PARAMOR Esq. who died 15 Apr. 1720. By whom he had Issue Jane, Widow of John HAWKER Esq. He then married Catherine the Daughter of Thomas NOWELL, Esq. (who is still living) by whom he had Issue 2 Sons, John and Thomas, who both died in their Infancy (Coz. 2, 22 says "minority").
22. On Another. [HAYWARD (written) imp. A lion rampt. on a chief a molet betw. 2 roundels]. In This Vault, lieth interred the Body of Mary, Wife of Gervas HAYWARD Gent. Son of John Hayward, and Mary his Wife. She was Daughter of John VERRIER Esq. of this Towne, and died 24 Oct. 1750 in the 49th Year of her Age, leaving Issue 1 Daughter.
23. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Sarah BROWNE, the Daughter of *……… Browne of this Towne, who departed this Life the **2d. of Feb. 1716(17) aged 18 Years and also George Browne their Son, aged 2 Years, and 3 Months. (Coz.1, 16, Boys, 321. *Daniel & Elizth. **21st).
24. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth buried the Body of Jeffery SACKETT, Son of Capt. Jeffery Sackett, Gen. One of the Jurats of This Towne. he died Aug. 24 1681. Aged 21.
25. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Capt. Jeffery SACKETT One of the Jurats of this Towne; and was twice Mayor of the same. He died 22 Sept. 1695. Aged 80 Years. "Blessed are the Dead wch. die in the Lord".
26. On Another. Here lyeth buried The Body of Sarah SACKETT, Daughter of Capt. Jeffery Sackett One of the Jurats of this Towne. She died the 22d. of July 1688 (Boys, 322. 1683) aged 28.
27. On Another. Here lieth buried the Body of Patience SACKETT Daughter of Capt. Jeffery Sackett one of the Jurats of this Towne. She died 22 of Sept. 1676 aged 21.
28. On Another. Here lies interred the Body of Mrs Sarah KELLY, Wife of Mr John Kelley, who died Apr. 13 1743. Aged 55 Years. Also, the Body of the abovesaid Mr John Kelley, who died May 17 1744. Aged 62 Years. And, the Body of Mrs Elisabeth Kelley who died May 5 1749. Aged 88 Years. Also The Body of John Kelley Gent. Son of the above John Kelley. He died ye 8th of July 1758. Aged 30 Years. Also Sara, and Mary Elisabeth, Daughters of William and Ann CANNON, who died in their Minority.
29. On Another. Here lye interred the Bodies of Mr Benjamin KELLEY who died the 11 Apr. 1702 in the 47th Year of his Age. And of Benjamin his Son, aged 9 Months. And of Elisabeth, Daughter of Mr John Kelley, and Sarah his Wife aged 4 Years and 10 Months. 1721. And of Mary, who died 2 Dec. 1722. Aged 2 Months and of Sarah who died 23 July 1738 aged 18 Years. Daughters of Mr John Kelley and Sarah his Wife. Here also lyeth the Bodies of Elisabeth, Mary & Jane Kelley, Daughters of Benjamin Kelley and Elisabeth his Wife. 1700.
30. On Another. My Resting Road is found; vain Hope, and Hap, adieu! Love whom You list … Death hath me hid from You. But, before one Yeare was spent, The Lord his Messenger for me sent. The Lord did Me from London bring, To lay My body close herein. I was My Father’s only Heir; And the First My Mother bare.
31. Robert NEEDLER deceased the 24th of June 1635.
32. Seven other Flat Stones without Inscription.
33. DR HARRIS mentions the Following Persons to have been buried in this Church, viz: "Sr. Edward RINGLEY, who married a Daughter of William LANGLEY of Knowlton; buried in the South Isle, in ye Reign of EDWARD 6".
34. "Sr. William LEVERICK, and Emma his Lady, Daughter of Sr. …..SEPTVANS, of Ash; under ye Arches in ye N. Wall; they were the Rebuilders of this Church, after it had been burnt by the French. They died in ye Reign of KING HENRY 4".
35. "William LORD CLINTON, Founder of the Friery here, under a gilded Arch in the South Wall. This Arch was wall’d up in King Edward 6 Time".
36. "Thomas CANDIS, The Founder of a Chantry of Monks here".
37. "Thomas MANWOOD (in ye Belfry) who died in KING HENRY 8ths Time".
38. "Stephen PEROT in 1570".
This Church consists of The Chancell, Body and the North Isle. The Steeple which is of Wood, and very small, is over the Porch of the S. Door. In it hangs 1 small Bell, without Inscription.
39. In the Church Yard are Memorials of BARKER, BRATHEN, BUCKSELL, CARDER 1686, CHITTEY, DEKEWER, HARVEY, ?JECKNAM, MASTER, READ, STEWART, STODDART and VANLEER.
40. (DEKEWER) *[Purp. a + engrld or charged with 5 d-de-lis sa. betw. 1 & 4) a caltrop arg. 2 & 3). a lion rampt. arg]. *I find this Coat thus emblazon’d by John WARBURTON, Esq. Somerset Herald, in his London & Middlesex illustrated. Octavo, p.37. Printed at London, 1749. He takes it from Coll. Armor. Lib. IX. Mag. Regist.
It is a Vicarage, in the Gift of the Arch Deacon.
The Present Vicar is ……. 1760.
Near this Church formerly stood a Nunnery, built by DOMNEVA, A.D. 640 and dedicated to The Virgin Mary. There is still part of an Ancient Building standing on the East Side of the Church Yard.
St Jacobs Church stood also somewhere hereabouts.
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Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Zechariah Cozens noted 1795, added 8th August 2008
41a. From Chillenden to Sandwich is five miles, and the road is in general open and pleasant; we enter Sandwich at the place where formerly stood Woodnesborough-gate, but which has been taken down many years. We shall not pretend to give a particular account of this town, as it is already so excellently done by William BOYS Esqr. F.S.A. in 2 vol. 4to. under the modest title of "Collections for an History of Sandwich"; it will therefore be quite sufficient for us to notice the Churches, and transcribe the Epitaphs (though the substance of them is given by the above learned Gentleman, to whom the author of this work, thankfully acknowledges the greatest obligations:) beginning at St Mary’s. It is situated in the Northernmost part of the Town; is an antient structure of two [sic] ailes, separated by wooden columns, one chancel and a low turret erected over the porch at the South side, in which hangs a small bell inscribed "This Bel was bought and the steeple built A.D. 1718. J. BRADLEY, R. HARVEY, Ch. wardens. R.P.F.".
Epitaphs.
In the Chancel.
41b On a mural monument, at the North side of the altar, containing Effigies kneeling at a desk, and a Figure, on a tablet at the top, astride on a scull, etc.: Abrahamus RUTTEN, praetoriano hujus oppidi officio, fungens, praefuit prudens, vixit probus obiit pius, vitam hanc terrestrem caelesti commutans 16 septembris 1608, mense praefecturae suae decimo ano aetatis 43: multiplici interim beatus prole, septem nimirum masc sexque foemellis e Susana uxore eius carissima prospere prognatis, que hoc dilectissimi defuncti coniugis memoriae et amoris ergo posuit.
42. On a tablet of black Marble, close to the above: Near the Remains of Abraham RUTTEN lieth the body of the Rev. John Rutten his descendant: He died July the 28th 1763 aged 85 after having been Rector of this Parish upwards of Fifty Years.
43. On a neat mural Monument on the South wall of the Church is: In Memory of Solomon HOUGHAM, Mayor of this Town 1639, who Died Nov. the 27th 1658, aged 59 years, And of Mary his wife buried Jan. 19th 1641/2: And Also of Richard Hougham his Eldest son buried Aprill 26 1662; And lastly of Solomon Hougham Esqr. his 2d. son, merchant of London, and High sheriff of the County of Kent 1696, who dyed a Bachlour March the 16th 1696/7, in the 73d. year of his age. "Both Indies, both the Poles, nay both worlds knew/His traffick, Justice and his bounty too./Giving all on Earth the Heavenly pearl t’obtain,/He liv’d with profit, and he died with gain"/. Solomon Hougham, Nephew, Heir & sole Executor to the last deceased, caused this monument to be Erected, Who departed this life Oct. 24th 1714, in the 58th year of his age. Arms. Quarterly, 1st & 4th: Hougham, vis: Ar. five chevronels, Sab. 2d. & 3d. Per pale, Az. & Gu. a Lion rampt. Az.
44. On a tablet of black Marble: Mrs Mary STEWART, Wife of Joseph Stewart, Esqr. of this Town died the 6th of Decr. 1775 aged 41. Arms. Ar. a lion rampt. Gu. overall, a bend raguled, Or. Crest, on a Torce, Ar. & Gu. a Lion’s head, of the 1st.
45.. Over the South Door, a neat mural Monument of white Marble, inscribed: In Memory of Richard SOLLY Gent, who was Thrice Mayor of this Corporation. He died the 7th day of May 1731, Aged 57 years. And likewise of Anna his Wife, Daughter of John CRICKET Gent, and Mary his wife, by whom He had issue 10 sons & 3 daughters: She died the 27th day of Decr. 1730, Aged 54 Years. And also of Mary their daughtr. Wife of Mr. Stephen LONG, who died ye 30th of Jany. 1725/6 aged 28 years. And also of Seven Sons and one Daughter who all died in their minority.
46. On an altar Tomb of Brick, covered with a black Marble slab, at the West end of the South Aile, is: In A Vault beneath this Stone Lieth the Bodies of Mr John CRICKET (once mayor of this Town) who died the 24th May 1720, aged 72. And of Mary His Wife, who died the 24th Decemr. 1729, aged 76. And of Peter their Son, who died the 26th May 1717, Aged 26.
47. On another Tomb, to the North of the above is: Here lies ye bodys of Peter NOWELL Gent. Aged 68 yeares, who died ye 25th day of Oct. 1694, being Maior of this corporation and Judith his Wife aged 59 Yeares, who died May the 20th 1695; and also of Tho. Nowell their Sonne, aged 36 year. who died Febr. the 14th 1694/5 and Catherine his wife Aged 27 Yeares who died ye 16th day of May 1694. "Reader here lie beneath this single stone/Four, yet (as much as love cou’d make em) one./Not souls & Bodys are soe strictly tied,/For fate could those but cou’d not these divide./ And sooner cou’d pale Death’s resistless dart/Them from themselves than from each other part./Fate ev’n improv’d their union, since it gave/Death in one year, and in one Tomb a Grave"/. Arms. NOWELL, viz: 3 covered Cups. Crest, on a wreath, a dexter Arm in Mail, embow’d, holding a grenade enflamed.
48. On another Tomb adjoining the Gallery stairs: Here lyeth the Body of Tho. the Son of Tho. DANSON late Preacher in this Towne, who was born Octr. 23d. 1668 and died Oct. 23d. 1674. "Upon october’s three and twentith day/The world began (as learned Annals say);/That was this Child’s birth day, on yt. he dy’d/The World’s end may in his be typify’d./Oh happy little world! whose work is done/Before the greater, and his rest begun"/.
49. On another Tomb, in the North aile is: Here lies Interr’d The Body of Captain Joseph JORDAN, who died the 15th November 1747 Aged 33 years. And of Elizabeth his Wife, who Died the 28th July 1738, aged 28 Years; And also of Elizabeth their Daughter, who Died an Infant in the year 1735.
50. (In an arched recess at the back of this Tomb is an antient one for Sir William LAVEROCK Knt. of Ash and Emma his wife, but has no inscription remaining).
51. On another Tomb of Brick, covered with a veined marble slab is: Here lye the Bodyes of William MAUNDY Gent. who died (whilst Maior of this town) 15 Oct. 1701, Aged 65; And of Martha his Wife, who died 15 May 1691 aged 47, Also of Sarah wife of Richard Maundy Gent age 8. (a son of Will. and Mar.) who died 5 Mar 1709/10 aged 34; and of William, Martha, John, Anna and Sarles their Children; which six all died in 7 mos. & 2 days; And of Robert & Anna son & daughter of Richard MAUNDY & Susanna his Wife, who both died 12 May 1718; And of Richard & Marche, who both died in Octr. 1729; And of Robert who died 20th Jan. 1734/5. Rd. Mr. & Ro. all died about 12 years old. (On a tablet at the South side of the Tomb): Near this Tomb lies also interr’d the Body of Mr. Richard Maundy Gent, who exchang’d this mortal for an immortal life Feb. 11 1739/40. Aetat. 63. "Of whom it may be said/Such was his life & such his happy end,/As shew’d whate’er could justly recommend,/The Gentleman, the Christian, or the Friend"/.
Chancel.
52. On a plain stone is: Here lieth ye body of Edward KELK Gent, Sonne of Christopher Kelk of Linolneshire Gent, who had to wife Elizabeth daughter of Christopher TYLGHMAN of Selling Gent and had Issue by her two sonnes Edw. & Edward, who deceased the 6th of June 1623 being of the age of 53 yeares. Arms. Quarterly, 1st & 4th. a bend cotized flory. 2d. & 3d. 3 escollops, 2 & 1. a crescent for diff.
53. At the South side of the Rails of the Communion Table, round the verge of a plain stone is: Here lyeth buryed the Body of Phebe DEN, late Wife of Thomas Den who was buryed the 15th of July 1612.
54. On an antient stone which has lost a brass: Here lieth Interred The Body of Peter BROOKE of this Town, Merchant Who departed This Life The 12th of July 1701 Aged 59 Years.
South Space
55. On a stone, which formerly had a brass plate: The remains of J & M WHITE are remov’d 3 ft. in this directn. where also lies ye Body of Mrs Sarah BUTLER (Daughter to ye above mention’d) who died Decr. 5th 1787 aged 56. Mary the Wife of Cap. John White Dyed the 19th of Decembr. 1735 Aged 38 Years. Capt. John White Dyed March 30th 1741 Aged 47 Years.
56. On a brick: M.S.
57. . On a large black slab: Here lieth Interred the Body of John PETLEY Gent who departed this Life the 14th of February 1752, Aged 51 Years. Also John the Son of John and Sarah Petley who died in his Minority.
58. H.S.E. Johannes CARDER Generosus Oppidi hujus quondam Praetor/Artis Medicae peritissimus Chirurgicae expr tissimus./Cujus morum Suavitas facile reddidit/Omnibus charum & Dilectum/Cujus Aequitas jure vendicabat/A Civibus suis/Cultum & Honorem./Cujus igutur Fatum ineluctabile/Populum Amicos & praesertim Familia sua/Luctu & Maerore affecit/Obiit 9 Calendarum Aplis/Anno 7 Aetat suae LX/Salut Human MDCCXLVII (24 Mar 1747-8). Hic etiam in Pace requiescunt Filij ambo Johannes ac Georgius Indolis eximiae Juvenes. Hic obijt 8 Apr 1749 Anno Aetat 20. Ille obijt 9 Feb 1749 Anno Aetat 21. Ostendunt Terris quos tantum Fata supremis Hos saltem accumulem Donis & fungar inani Munere.
59. On a large plain black stone under the South end of the Gallery is: HeRe lieth the Body of Richard SMITH who departed This life the twenty fifth of Jan. 1717/8 In the seventy fifth year of his Age. Here lyeth also the Body of Mary Wife of the said Richard Smith who departed this Life the 25 day of March 1722 Aged 71 Years. Here lyeth also the Body of Richd. Smith, Son of the abovesaid Ricd. & Mary Smith who died the 3d. of March 1731/2 Aged 50 Yeares. Here also lyeth ye Body of Jn. VERRIER Esqr.. who died ye 1st of August 1737 Aged 62. He was ye eldest Son of Major Wm. Verrier & Martha his wife who lie in St. Peter’s Church & Son in Law to the abovesaid Ricd. SMITH Senr. and Mary his wife. Here also lies the Body of Mary Verrier, Wife of Jn. Verrier Esqr.. & Daughter of Richd. Smith Senr. and Mary his Wife who died March 4th 1739/40 Aged 54.
60. On a small Stone adjoining is: Also here lieth the Body of Mr. Richard VERRIER, Son of the above named John Verrier Esqr.. who departed this life the 13th day of Feby. 1744/5 Aged 41 Years.
61. On a small square stone is: J.A. 1659.
62. On a stone (having on it a cross flory resting on a lion is: ………………../………ie/Novembris Anno MCCCXXX cuju./.
63. Near the Font. On a plain stone is: Here lyeth the Boddy of Ms. Rebecca POUEL and her Child the wife of Mr Joseph Pouel the eldest Daughter of Ms. Rebecca STROUD deceased at the eage of 27 years the 9th of October 1687. "If the teares of A mother could fetch them back Again/I could be mourning all ways to my live’s end/But hope in heven there souls are at rest/Which makes theire exchaing. much for the best"./.
64. On a plain stone is: Here Lieth the Body of Mrs Sarah NAIRNE of the Parish of St. Peter in this Town who died Decr. 10 1789 in the 90th year of her Age. She was the Widow of Mr George Nairne of St. Peter aforesaid who died Decr. 13 1747 aged 51 years and was buried in the adjoining Ile.
65. On a stone adjoining is: Here lyeth Interd. the Body of Edward PARKER who Departed this Life the 6 of January 1703/4 Aged 26 Years. Mors Vetima Linea Rerum.
North Aile, East end.
66. On a plain Stone is: Here lies Interred the Body of Mrs Sarah KELLEY, Wife of Mr John Kelley, who died April 13th 1743 Aged 55 Years. Also the Body of the above said Mr John Kelley who died May 17th 1744 Aged 62 Years. And the Body of Mrs Eliz. Kelley who died May 5th 1749 Aged 88 Years. Also the Body of John Kelley, Gent, Son of the above John Kelley. He died the 8th of July 1758 Aged 30 Years. Also Sarah, and Mary Elizabeth, Daughter of William and Ann CANNON who Died in their Minority. Also here lieth ye Body of the above named Mrs Ann Cannon who died the 29th of Sepr. 1759 Aged 35 Years. *Elizabeth, Mary and Jane, daughters of Benjn. and Elizth. Kelley died 1700 (Boys).
67. On another is: Here lye Interred the Bodies of Mr Beniamin KELLEY who Dyed ye 11 of Aprill 1702 in the 47 Year of His age; And of Beniamin His Son aged 9 Months; And of Elizabth. Daughr. of Mr John Kelley and Sarah his Wife aged 4 Years & 10 months 1721. And of Mary who died 2 Decemr. 1722 aged 2 Months; And of Sarah who died 23 July 1738 aged 18 Years, Daughrs. of Mr John Kelley & Sarah his Wife.
68. On another is: In Memory of Edward FELLOW Gent, one of the Jurats of this Town who departed this Life the 1st of December 1731 Aged 65 Years. Also of Mrs Elizabeth Fellow, Wife of the above Edward Fellow who departed this Life the 8th of August 1759 Aged 84 Years. And also of their Eight Children.
69. On a black stone is: Beneath this Stone lie deposited the remains of Mr William MAUNDY, Mercht. of this Town who died 6th Feby. 1790 aged 69 Years. Also of Mary his Wife who died 2d. Novr. 1756 aged 36 Years, leaving Issue one Daughter Katherine, Wife of Mr Samuel HARVEY, Brewer of this Town, who from her dutiful & affectionate regard placed this Marble over the Sacred relics of her deceased Parents. Also to the Memory of Mrs Susannah Maundy, Mother of the abovementioned Willm. Maundy and Wife of Mr Richard Maundy, Gent, Who lies Interr’d near this Place. Arms, 3 Bars, betw. 10 Wolves, passt. 3,3,3,&1. Crest, a Boar’s head coup’d erect, a spear head jessant.
70. On a plain stone: Here Lieth the Body of Sarah BROWNE the Daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Browne of this Towne, Who departed this life the 21 of Febry. 1716(7) aged 18 Years. And also George Browne their Son Aged 2 Years & 3 Months.
71. On another: Here lyeth Buried the Body of Patience SACKET Daughter of Captn. Jeffrey Sacket, one of the Jurats of this Towne. Died the 22d. of September 1676 aged 21.
72. On another: Here lyeth Buried the Body of Sara SACKET, Daughter of Cap. Jeffrey Sacket, one of the Jurats of this Towne. Died the 22d. of July 1683 Aged 28.
73. On the upper step of the font is remaining: Hic requie …../WARSON ……/ ille 12 Oc……/1613 obiit ……./ vixit aetat …../.
74. On another: Arms, A chevron between T.B. & 1663. On the same stone is (though probably for the person whose name is placed under the verse): "My resting road is found,/Vaine hope and hap adieu!/Love hoome you list;/Death hath me rid from you./The Lord did me from London bring/To lay my body cloas Heare-in/I was my fathers only heyre,/And the first my mother bare;/But before one yeare was spent/The Lord his messenger for mee sent"./. Robert NEDLER deceased the 24th of June 1635.
75. On another is: Here lyeth Buried the Body of Jeffrey SACKET, Sonne of Cap. Jeffrey Sacket Gent, one of the Jurats of this Towne. Died the 24th of August 1681 Aged 21.
76. On another is: Here lyeth Interred the Body of Captain Jeffrey SACKET, one of the Jurats of this Towne and was twise Maior of the same who departed this life the 22 day of September 1695 Aged Fourscore Years. "Blessed are the Dead Which Die in the Lord"./ Rev. ye XIV & XIII Ver.
77. On a large black marble grave stone, the first of three that lie abreast and are raised a few inches from the pavement at West end of the North Aile is: In this Vault lieth Interred the Body of John HAYWARD Gent, four times Mayor of this Town who died the 10 of December 1731 in the 63d. Year of his Age, Also of Mary his Wife, Daughter of John DE BACK of this Town, Mercht. who died the 15th of July 1719 in the 47 Year of her Age. Also of Richard, Son of the Said John & Mary who died the 22d. of April 1712 Aged 14 Years. Also of Elizabeth, Daughter of the said John and Mary who died the 5th of Octr. 1718. Aged 7 Years. Also of Richard HAYWARD Gent, another Son of the Said John & Mary who was twice Mayor of this Town and died the 2d. of May 1753 in the 39th Year of his Age. Also of John & Thomas, Sons of John Hayward Gent (another Son of the abovesaid John & Mary) by Katherine his Wife, Daughter of Thomas NOWELL Gent, which Thomas died Augst. the 9th 1726 Aged 4 Months. John died July the 16th 1730 in the 7 Year of his Age. Arms: Hayward, viz: on a Pale, 3 Crescents. Crest, on a Wing, a pale charged with 3 Crescents.
78. On another, adjoining the above, on the North side is: In this Vault lieth Interrd the Body of Mary, Wife of Gervas HAYWARD, Gent, Son of John Hayward & Mary his Wife. She was Daughter of John VERRIER Esqr. of this Town and died the 24th of Octr. 1750 in the 49th Year of her Age, leaving Issue one Daughter. Also Mary, the Daughter of John & Mary Hayward who died the 16th Day of April 1765 aged 57. Also Thomas the Son of John & Mary Hayward who died the 3d. of May 1766 in the 67 Year of his Age. Also the Body of Gervas Hayward Esqr. who died the 16th of Oct. 1779 aged 74 Years. He left one Daughter, Dame Mary HALES, Widow of Sr. Thomas Pym Hales, Bart. of Howlets in this County. Arms: Hayward, as before, impal. Verrier, viz: a Lion rampt. on a chief, a mullet, betw. 2 roundlets. Crest, Hayward as before.
79. On another, adjoining the last: In this Vault lyeth interr’d the Body of John HAYWARD Esqr. who died the 14th of January 1758 Aetat 63. He married Jane, the Daughter of John PARAMOR, Esqr. who died the 15th of April 1720. By whom he had Issue Jane, Widow of John HAWKER Esqr. (now living). He then marri’d Catherine the Daugr. of Thos. NOWELL Esqr. (who is still living) by whom he had Issue two Sons, John & Thomas who both died in their minority. Here also lieth Catherine the Wife of John Hayward Esqr. who died the 20th of September 1760 aged 67. Arms: Hayward, impaling Nowell, viz: 3 cover’d Cups.
80. At many parts of the Church are antient stones, once richly ornamented with Effigies and inscriptions though not one of the brasses are now remaining.
81. In this Church was buried Mr Richard KNOLLES once Master of the Free school in this Town, and a learned writer; but there is no memorial remaining of him*.
KNOLLES*. Richard Knolles, of the family of the Knolles’s of Cold Ashby in Northamptonshire, went to the university about the year 1560, and became fellow of Lincoln college. Being appointed by Sr. Roger MANWOOD, Master of the Free School in Sandwich, he left the university and settled at that place; and appears to have been abundantly useful in the former part of his time, by "doing much good in his profession and sending many young men to the universities". But in the latter part of his time he appears to have become remiss, which probably might arise from his paying too much attention to his studies and from allowing too great a portion of his time to the composition of those numerous works for which he is justly celebrated; as we find that it is recorded, that as Mr Knolles had not attended the school with that diligence as it was necessary he should, it was resolved that a more industrious master should be appointed, and that Mr Knolles being dismissed should be allowed a yearly stipend of twelve pounds during life". He died at Sandwich, in a good old age, and was buried in St. Mary’s church, July 2d. 1610.
He was the author of the following celebrated works: "The History of the Turks", Lond. folio 1610; "The Lives and Conquests of the Ottoman Kings and Emperors", etc.; "A brief discovery of the greatness of the Turkish Empire"; "Grammat. Latinae, Graecae et Hebraicae compendium", etc.; A translation from the Latin and French of "The six books of a commonwealth", Lond. 1606; and probably a manuscript English translation of Camden’s Britannia in the Ashmolean museum, No.7469, folio. That he was a learned excellent writer, the following extract from the 122nd. No. of the Rambler, by Dr. JOHNSON, will abundantly testify. "But none of our writers can, in my opinion, justly contest the superiority of KNOLLES, who in his history of the Turks, has displayed all the excellencies that narrations can admit: His stile, though somewhat obscured by time, and sometimes vitiated by false wit, is pure, nervous, elevated, and clear. A wonderful multiplicity of events so artfully arranged, and so distinctly explained, that each facilitates the knowledge of the next. Whenever a new personage is introduced, the reader is prepared by his character for his actions; when a nation is first attacked, or city besieged, he is made acquainted with its history or situation, so that a great part of the world is brought in view. The descriptions of this author are without minuteness and the digressions without ostentation. Collateral events are so artfully woven into the contexture of his principal story, that they cannot be disjoined without leaving it lacerated and broken. There is nothing turgid in his dignity, nor superfluous in his copiousness. His orations only, which he feigns like the ancient historians (85) to have been pronounced on remarkable occasions, are tedious and languid, and, since they are merely the voluntary sports of imagination, prove how much the most judicious and skilful may be mistaken in the estimate of their own powers. Nothing could have sunk this author in obscurity, but the remoteness and barbarity of the people whose story he relates. It seldom happens that all circumstances concur to happiness or fame. The nation, which produced this great historian, has the grief of seeing his genius employed upon a foreign and uninteresting subject; and that writer, who might have secured perpetuity to his name, by a history of his own country has exposed himself to the danger of oblivion, by recounting enterprises and revolutions of which none desire to be informed".
82. In the Church Yard, at the South side, is a Tomb inclosed with Iron rails, on which is: Hic jacent corpora Johannis et Gulielmi CARDER. Johannes Carder Chirurgus animam exhalavit 6 Julii anno Salutis 1686, aet 64. Gulielmus Carder chirurgus, filius Johannis, Ob. 30 Nov. anno 1731, aetatis 74. Per varios casus per tot discri mina rerum. Tendimus in coelum.
83. The Living is a Vicarage, and the Church is dedicated to St. Mary. Patron: The Archdeacon. Incumbent William THOMAS. 1795.
King’s Book £8.1.0½. Tenths 16s.0¼.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
J.A. 61
BARKER 39
BOYS 41a
BRADLEY 41a
BRATHEN 39
BROOKE 54
BROUCKE 5
BROWNE 23, 70
BUCKSELL 39
BUTLER 55
CANDIS 36
CANNON 28, 66
CARDER 12, 39, 58
CARDER 82
CHITTEY 39
CLINTON 35
CRICKET 45, 46
CRICKETT 7, 8
DANSON 19, 48
DE BACK 20, 77
DEKEWER 39
DEN 3, 53
FELLOW 68
HALES 78
HARRIS 33
HARVEY 39, 41a, 69
HAWKER 21, 79
HAYWARD 20-22, 77-79
HOUGHAM 2, 43
JECKNAM? 39
JORDAN 18, 49
KELK 4, 52
KELLEY 66, 67
KELLY 28, 29
KNOLLES 81
LANGLEY 33
LAVEROCK 50
LEVERICK 34
LONG 7, 45
MANWOOD 37, 81
MASTER 39
MAUNDY 17, 51, 69
NAIRNE 64
NEDLER 74
NEEDLER 31
NOWELL 9, 20, 47, 77, 79
PARAMOR 21, 79
PARKER 11, 65
PEROT 38
PETLEY 13, 57
POUEL 63
Povel 15
POWELL 15
READ 39
RINGLEY 33
RUTTEN 1, 41b, 42
M.S. 56
SACKET 71, 72, 75, 76
SACKETT 24-27
SEPTVANS 34
SMITH 10, 59
SOLLY 7, 45
STEWART 39, 44
STODDART 39
STROUD 15, 63
THOMAS 83
TILSHAM 4
TYLCHMAN 4, 52
VANLEER 39
VERRIER 10, 22, 59, 60, 78
WARBURTON 39
WARSON 73
WHITE 15, 55
Places
Ash 34
Cold Ashby,
Northamptonshire 81
Howlets 78
Knowlton 33
Lincolnshire 4, 52
London 2, 43
Selling 4, 52General
burnt by the French 34
Captain 14, 15, 18, 24-27, 49, 55, 71, 72, 75, 76
Free school 81
High sheriff 43
Jurat 24, 26, 27, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76
King’s Book 83
Major 2, 7-10, 17, 20, 25
Master 81
Mayor 45, 51, 76, 77
Merchant 2, 5, 20, 43, 77
Preacher 19
Sheriff 2
Somerset Herald 39
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Sandwich, St Bartholomew Hospital
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Sandwich, St Bartholomew Hospital, noted by Bax & Rice May 1892. Page 79 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also some information about St Bartholomew's Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett in 1760, added 1st April 2007. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Zechariah Cozens about 1795, added 7th August 2008.
Churchyard
1. In affectionate remembrance of Mary HADLOW who died 15th September 1878 aged 84 years. Her end was peace.
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Also some information about St Bartholomew's Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett in 1760, added 1st April 2007
Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton
Funeral Inscriptions at St Bartholomew’s Hospital near Sandwich 1760.
* For some Particulars relating to this Hospital, see Lewis’s Thanet. P. 202, 203.
2. This Church has nothing remarkable in it, except a Figure of a Man, at full Length, on an Altar Tomb, under the Arch between the Great and North Chancells. Some People imagine it to be SIMON de SANDWICH, the Founder of this Hospital. There is, at present, neither Inscription nor Coat Armour on this Tomb, by which any Thing can be discover’d.
3. The Floor of The Great Chancell is almost coverd with Old Flat Stones, whose Inscriptions are all gone. They have, most of them been inlaid. The only Inscription, now remaining, in this Church (or Chappel, call it wch. You will) is on a Flat Stone, in ye N. Chancell; and is as follows.
4. 2. Here lieth The Body of Thomas SPARKE, School Master, and Brother of this Hospital, who exchanged a pious and exemplary Life, for a happy Death July 31 1657.
5. It consists of The Chancell – North and South Ditto, Body, and North & South Isles. In a small wooden kind of Steeple, at ye West End of the S. Isle, hangs 1 Small Bell without Inscription.
6. On The Right Hand of The Road, just as You enter Sandwich from Deale, are some Roman (as they seem) Tumuli. On the Right Hand of the Road, as You go out of Sandwich, towards Ash (just without ye Towne) are are
(sic) 2 more. The Windmill stands upon one of them.
7. And, in a Meadow on ye Left Hand, about a Mile nearer to Ash, is another.
8. The Gallows, at Sandwich, stands also on a Tumulus.
9. Roman Coins re continually found, in and about Sandwich, from AUGUSTUS quite down to ye very Dreggs of ye Lower Empire.
10. For somewhat more with Regard to Sandwich see WEEVER. Fol. 263.
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11. The next parish to Sandwich on the Southward, at about a quarter of a mile from the latter place, we arrive at Saint Bartholomew’s Hospital; a noble charity for the maintenance of sixteen Brothers and Sisters, as the objects of it are denominated: each of them has a comfortable house and sufficient garden-ground, with a salary and perquisites equal in the whole to twenty five pounds a year. About the center of the site stands the Chapel which is a decent building of two ailes; on the Northernmost of which is a small turret, containing one small bell in it.
Epitaphs.
12. On a rail over a tomb, on which lies the Effigie of a man in chain armour, his hands closed in prayer; a large triangular plain shield covering his body, is the following Inscription though, probably, hyperbolical, as on examination it appeared to be a Cenotaph to the memory of a great benefactor to this Hospital: Sr. Henry SANDWICH. Here lieth Sr. Henry Sandwich, Knight and Sr. Nicholas Sandwich his Son.
13. On a plain stone in the North aile is: Here lieth ye body of Thomas SPARKE. School Master & Brother of ye Hospitall who exchanged ys. Life for an happy Death July 31st 1657.
The whole of this Charity is under the management of the Mayor and Jurats of Sandwich: who was the founder of it does not appear; and for a particular account of it, we must refer the reader to Boys’s History of Sandwich, page 1.
Index of Names
Names Index
HADLOW 1
SANDWICH 2, 12
SPARKE 4, 13
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Selling Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Selling Church, noted by Bax & Rice April 1897. Pages 127-128 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1760, added 23rd July 2008.
Names in the Churchyard
29 April 1897
1. Elwyn (very numerous), Hyder, Glover of Seasalter, Tyler, Marlborough, Dodd, Waggon, Couchman (of Canterbury), Sayers, Hogben (modern), Rooke, Neame, Chambers, Wiles, Smith, Baldock, Harris, Fox, Lansdell, Edwards, Butcher, Queen, Pearman, May, Simonson, 1776-1780, Hulse, Mi…., Hilton (4 modern) Wildash, Sladden 1799 1793, Packman 1797, Hall, Ridley and Hilton, Gambrell, Bellsden, Searles, Stephen, Hilton of Trafalgar House in this parish late commander of HM Navy 1872, Hilton and Tucker, Pitcher, Reynolds, Dixon, Huxley, Mears, Coverlid and Arnos, Anders, Clackett of Cushmore Farm, Houghting, Beardsworth, White, Wood, Hopkins, Rev. George Beardsworth Vicar of this parish b. 30th April 1813 d. December 1st 1868, Clark (of Sheldwich), Neame of Selling Court.
2. Double HS Cherub’s head, bones Here lyeth the body of Simon CLINCH of Sheldwich who died March ye 15th 1727 aged 66 years. Judith his disconsolate widow Blank
3. Here lieth the body of Henry SCOTT who departed this life ye 24 day of August in the year of our Lord 1707 aged 47. As I am soe must you be prepare you all to follow me.
4. Here lyeth interred the bodyes of Lewes and Katharine LEE late of Silling whome had issue 3 sonnes and … daughters, Lewes Waltar and Margret are dead Waltar the 3 sonne Elizabeth Ann and Susanna are now surviveing shee died October the 21 aged 61 years 1681. My soule cleave fast to God above nothing on earth deserves fit love. To live it is not but to die. To live in all securitie in heaven with thee Lord let me bee.
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In The Chancell.
5. On A Brass Plate, on a Flat Stone – wth. this Coat. [Erm. a + engrld. gu.]. Gulielmo NORWOOD Sa: Theologiae Bacctio; Rectori Ecclesiae Sti. Dunstan’s orient: London; Collegij Omnium Aiarum in Oxon: quondam Socio; Ministro Verbi Dei docto, diserto, pio, probo. Andraeas Norwood, Frater, et Alexand: Norwood Patrnelis Pietatis ergo, maerentes posuerunt. obijt e lentâ Tabe, admirabilis Patientiâ Fiduciâ, et Aequanimitate Animi, 19 Junij Anno Dni. 1596. Aetatis sue 47.
6. On Another flat Stone. H.S.E. Edvardus FISHER, A.M. per 30 circitèr Annos hujus Parochiae Vicarius, eruditus, probus, pius; qui, Carnem, Quieti, Caeloq Animam reddidit 2 Die Februrij A.D. 1709/10. Aet. 59. Edvardus, Filius unicus, septultus fuit 18 Die Junij 1697. Aet. 10.
7. On Another. Here lieth the Body of the Revd. Mr. John BURTON, Master of Arts, and Minister of this Parish who departed this Life 29 Nov. 1735. aged 39 years.
8. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Nicholas DAVIES the Son of William Davies, Vicar, who died the 28th May 1657.
9. In the East Window, are the 5 following Coats. (drawn in line).
I. Or, 3 chevns. gu. (179b in pencil – EARLS of CLARE?).
II. Lozy. az. & gu., the latter each charged wt. a f-de-l or.
III. ¼ly 1). Gu. a castle or. 2,3,4) lost.
IV. Old England (not drawn).
V. Checky az. & or. (179b in pencil – GATTON? (sic for WARREN – V.J.T.).
10. In The South Chancell.
On a Monument on the East Wall. Near this Place lies buried the Body of Mr Charles FURMSTON, Surgeon, late of Faversham, who departed this Life June ye 23d. 1755. aged 37 Years.
11. On a small flat stone, C. FURMSTON 1755.
12. On another Monument on the East Wall. (Sa. a chevn. or charged wt. a cresct. gu. for diffce, between 3 5foils or. imp. Arg. 3 battle-axes]. (1,2,3 in fess line, heads up) sa. GIBBS]. Near this Place lieth the Body of William CHAMBERS, late of this Parish, Gent. He departed this Life Nov. 14 1724 aged 32 Years. He married the only Daughter of Robert & Susanna Gibbs, by whom he had Issue 4 Daughters. Also the Body of Susanna, Wife of the abovesaid William Chambers, who departed this Life, Nov. 5 1758, aged 64 Years. Also, Anne, Daughter of William and Susanna CHAMBERS, who departed this Life Jan. 12 1722/3 aged 8 Months.
13. On a Flat Stone. [CHAMBERS as above imp. Erm. on a pale 3 martlets (no tinctures)]. Here lieth the Body of Abraham Chambers, Gent, who departed this Life the 13th Day of January, Anno Domini 1694/5 in the 48th Year of his Age, leaving Issue 5 Sons and 3 Daughters.
14. On a Brass Plate, fixt to a Flat Stone, under the Figg. of a Man & a Woman. Of Your Charite pray for the Soule of Thomas YATE which deceased the xii Daye of Maye, in the Year of Our Lord God MVXXII and for Julian his Wife – on whose Soulis Jhu have Mercy.
15. Here is another flat Stone, which seems very ancient, and has been rob’d of its Brasses.
In The North Chancell.
16. One Very ancient Flat Stone, without Inscription. It has been inlaid.
In The Body.
17. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth the Body of John RIGDEN who was buried the 18th Day of June, 1677. aged 43 Years.
18. On Another. Here lieth interred The Body of Thomas GREENSTREET, the Sonne of Thomas and Margaret Greenstreet, of Selling. he departed this Life the 11th Day of April 1681. aged 7 Yeares, and 4 Months.
19. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Thomas GREENSTREET, Senr. late of this Parish, he was buried the 16th Day of January in the Yeare of Our Lord 1692/3 in the 72d. Yeare of his Age. Here also lieth the Body of Margaret, Wife & Relict of the said Thomas GREENSTREETE. She departed this Life the 4th Day of Aprill, 1712. Aged 76 yeares, and 3 Months; left Issue, 1 Son, & 1 Daughter.
20. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Peter GREENSTREET, of this Parish who died 24 November 1733 aged 55 Years.
21. On Another. Here lieth interr’d the Body of Anne GREENSTREET, Relict of Peter GREENSTREETE, of this Parish, Gent, by whom she had Issue 1 Son and 2 Daughters, viz: Dering, Catherine and Mary. She died Oct. 24 1745 aged 57 Years. Mary the only Survivor, hath caused this Stone to be engraven to her Memory.
22. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Elisabeth GREENSTREET, Wife of Peter Greenstreet of this Parish by whom She had Issue 3 Sons, & 1 Daughter, viz: Thomas, John, Elizabeth & Peter; all which survived her. She departed this Life on the 30th Day of January in the Year of Our Lord 1715/6 aged 30 Years & 4 Months.
In the South Isle.
23. On a flat Stone. Here lieth the Body of Thomas GYLES the son of Antony Gyles who died in the Yeare of our Lord God, 1569, and, also here lieth the Body of Richard Gyles, who died the sixth Day of March the Year of our Lord 1654/5. Aged 92 Yeares.
24. Two other flat Stones not legible.
In the North Isle.
25. In the Eastmost Window (= NE) are these Coats (in line). (1) Arg. a + engrld gu. wt. a plate arg. at centre. (2). A ln. rt. debruised by a fess (no tincts.)]. NB. There is something, Arg. in the Center of ye Cross – which I cd. not make out, but it appear’d like a Plate – as I have here drawn it. The Colours in the other Coat are so much perished, that I cd. not distinguish them; ye whole seeming to be Argent.
26. This Church consists of the Great, and 2 Side Chancells; the Body, and 2 Side Isles. The Tower stands in the Middle, between the Great Chancell, and the Body. In it hang 4 Bells thus inscribed:
1. Sancte Roberte, ora pro Nobis.
2. Sit Nomen Domini benedictum.
3. In multis Annis, vocor Campana Johannis.
4. William HATCH made Me – Mary – 1567.
27. The Arch over the West Door is a round one.
28. In the Church Yard re Memorials of BUNCE, HOGBEN, HYDER, MARLBOROUGH and TYLER.
29. This Church was dedicated to St. Mary. It is a Vicarage in the Patronage of the Right Honourable the LORD SONDES. The Present Vicar is the Revd. Mr Henry THOMSON. 1760.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
Anders 1
Arnos 1
Baldock 1
Beardsworth 1
Bellsden 1
BUNCE 28
BURTON 7
Butcher 1
CHAMBERS 1, 12, 13
Clackett 1
Clark 1
CLINCH 2
Couchman 1
Coverlid 1
DAVIES 8
Dixon 1
Dodd 1
Edwards 1
Elwyn 1
FISHER 6
Fox 1
FURMSTON 10, 11
Gambrell 1
GATTON? 9
GIBBS 12
Glover 1
GREENSTREET 18-22
GREENSTREETE 21
GYLES 23
Hall 1
Harris 1
HATCH 26
Hilton 1
HOGBEN 1, 28
Hopkins 1
Houghting 1
Hulse 1
Huxley 1
Hyder 1
HYDER 28
Lansdell 1
LEE 4
MARLBOROUGH 1, 28
May 1
Mears 1
Mi ? 1
Neame 1
NORWOOD 5
Packman 1
Pearman 1
Pitcher 1
Queen 1
Reynolds 1
Ridley 1
RIGDEN 17
Rooke 1
Sayers 1SCOTT 3
Searles 1
Simonson 1
Sladden 1
Smith 1
Stephen 1
THOMSON 29
Tucker 1
TYLER 1, 28
Waggon 1
WARREN 9
White 1
Wildash 1
Wiles 1
Wood 1YATE 14
Places Index
Canterbury 1
Cushmore Farm 1
Faversham 10
Seasalter 1
Selling Court 1
Sheldwich 1, 2
Silling 4
Trafalgar House 1General
Commander of HM Navy 1
Surgeon 10
Vicar 1
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Fordwich Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Fordwich Church, noted by Bax & Rice April 1897. Pages 128-132 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1757, added 12th July 2008.
Names in Churchyard
30 April 1897
1. Rev. F.C. Kennett Primitive Methodist Minister 1886, Col. Charles James Cox of Fordwich House the last Mayor of Fordwich who d. February 18th 1889 aged 77 years and to his wife. Jarvis, Pilcher, Croydon 1792, 1823, Arter 1848 1864, Brown, Moy, Farrier, Gilbert, Somerville, Gammon, Port, Leman 1863, Lilly, Crayford, Mountford, Stringer, Castle, Noble, Bench? 1799.
2. HS scull Here lies the body of Ann the wife of Mr. John SMITH of Rye, merchant, who died the 30th day of September 1703 in the 74th year of (sunk)
3. HS scull Here liel ye body of Ann HART ye wife of John Hart who dyed ……… (sunk).
4. HS Here lyeth the bod………….. wife of John ……… who departed this life …………..
5. HS scull Here lieth the body of John NIXON Senior who died April …………. (sunk).
6. HS (scull) Here lieth ye body of Sarah ye wife of William SMITH of Rominsgate? ye daughter of Ino. Nixon Senior she died June (sunk).
7. HS 2 sculls and bones Here lies buried ye body of Henry BROWN late of this Town he departed this life January the 2nd day 1720/1 aged ………. (sunk).
8. HS Here lyes ye body of Elizabeth BROWN ye wife of Henry Brown of this parish who departed this life ye 6 day of January 1706/7.
9. HS scull Here lieth the body of William MANGER who died April ye 18th 1723 aged 29 years. Also H……….. Sarah…………
10. HS scroll work In memory of Catharine the wife of William SMITH after enduring her share of affliction with Christian patience she died the 13th of March 1758 aged 67 years.
11. Flat stone To the memory of Mrs. Ann WARREN late of this parish who died June 7th 1811 aged 85 years. Widow of Mr. Isaac Warren formerly accountant to the East India Company.
12. HS scull very primitive Here………………………………….. body …………………………….. Joh…………………
13. HS (opposite side of path) To the memory of Charlotte daughter of Henry and Mary KENNETT of this Town who died September 13 1814 aged 31 years. 4 lines of poetry.
14. HS 2 cherub’s heads, 2 sculls below, an hourglass Here lieth the body of Simon WATSON who died July 5th 1737 aged 65 years. Also the body of Anne wife of the above said Simon Watson and daughter of Alex and Alice Hart who died March 24th 1731 aged 51 years and left issue 5 sons and 5 daughters.
15. HS Here lieth ye body of John WHITE who departed this life ye 18 of march 1719/20 aged 25 years. Also here lieth ye body of Mary Emptage who died February ye 12 1763 aged 89 years.
16. HS Here lieth the body of Thomas RAYNOLDS sonn of Ely Raynolds late of ….. of ….. he died ye 29th day 9 of November 1686 aged 61 yeares.
17. HS ……… buried the body of Judeth late wife of Edward YOUNG she died the 22 of August 1648 being aged 60 yeares.
18. HS …………H… Jurat ……………………… of march 1671 ………………… yeres.
19. HS scull and cross bones Here lieth ye body of Thomas GIBBS grandson of Elizabeth Raynolds son of Nicholas and Bennet Gibbs. He departed this life June ye 19th 1705 aged 12 years 46 weeks.
20. High tomb lower part of stone on the slab above Here also lieth …………. body of Bridget wife of the laid Ino. BIX? who departed this life January ………. 1710 aged 90 years and likewise ye body of Ino. Bix Gent. son of ye above laid Ino. and Bridget Bix who was 4 times Mayor of this Twon (sic). He departed this life October 8th 1720 aged 57 years.
21. HS (Elderly cherub’s head above) In memory of William SILK late of ye parish, coal merchant and farmer. He died August 29 1740 aged 45 yea…. leaving a sorrowful widow, one son and 5 daughters.
22. HS cherub’s head, wings and trumpets To the memory of Thomas SILK late one of the Jurates of this town who died 17th August 1763 aged 63. If merits, truth and diligence could save the good, the just, or pious from the grave, the earth too soon this sober tenant found. Whom ties of love and faithful service bound. Oh death, alas by Heaven’s decree he fell, espous’d by one and yet by all lov’d well. Remembrance this excites the generous tear and loving wife and child chief mourners here.
23. HS 2 cherub’s heads, scroll work etc. In memory of John WOODRUFF late freeman of this Town. He departed this life December the 21st 1752 aged 61 years. He married Ann daughter of John Drayson of Eastry who died without issue. He afterwards married Mary the daughter of ye Revd. Mr. John Nicholls Rector of Fordwich who died the 7th of April 1763 in the 46th year of her age by whome he had one son and one daughter (viz) John and Elizabeth whome he left surviving. Also of Thomas son of the last mentioned John Woodruffe aged 4 years (sic).
24. HS In memory of John WOODRUFF late one of the Jurates of this Town who died July 20th 1802 aged 66 years. Also Mary the wife of the above named John Woodruff who died June 15th 1802 aged 70 years. And of Henry their son who died June 6th 1796 aged 32 years.
25. Low tomb – on top Here lyeth the body of John DENN Gent. who died in Fordwich the 19 of December 1655 aged 61 yeares.
26. NB There is a low tomb near the SE wall of church with very long inscription probably mostly poetry – difficult to decipher.
27. HS 2 sculls and cherub’s heads Here lieth the body of Alexander HART who departed this life August 20 1740 aged 84 years. Also Ales his wife aged 73 years by whom he had 7 children only 2 daughters surviving. (4 lines poetry). Also S……. relict of Thomas Silk late of this Town one of the daughters of the above said Alexander hart she died September ye 11th 1769 aged 78 years.
28. HS To the memory of Mary the wife of Thomas SOMERFORD of this parish who died 26 of 1819 aged 61 years. Left issue surviving three sons and six daughters. Also of the above Thomas Somerford who died August 3rd 1824 aged 63 years.
29. The only tomb on the N side of churchyard is to:- Rev. Edward BRAILSFORD MA, Rector, died 29 March 1893 aged 86.
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In The Chancell.
30. On A Brass Plate, fixt to a Flat Stone. The Arms lost. Here lieth The Body of Catharine NORTON, late Wife to Valentine Norton of Fordwich, Gent, and sole Daughter and Heir of William WICKHAM of South Mimmes in Hartford Shire, Esq. who dyed the 16th Day of January 1610/11 Anno Aetatis suae 21. Fame sounds so shrill over this tender Coarse,/The Dead growne deafe, and Fame herselfe growne hoarse./Malicious Envye cannot carp at Fame;/For, what She sounds, the Dead deserv’d the same./All speake her Worthe, that knew her, mayde or Wyfe;/Yet all speake all too little to her Life./Fate is excuse’d, it robs not her, of Blisse,/But us, that such a lively Mirrour miss./One only Son She bore, at whose dear Byrthe,/She chang’d her earthly Joys for Heav’nly Myrthe.
31. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth The Body of Elisabeth DAREL, Widow of Robert Darel, Esq. who died Octob. 14 1680.
32. On Another. Robert DAREL Esq. Sonne of James Darel Esq. Brother to Robert Darel of Cale Hill Esq. who died June 10 1668.
33. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Samuel SHORTE, late of this Towne, Esq. who died Dec. 10 1716 and Elis. Shorte, who died Sept. 28 1706.
34. On Another. …./Darel SHORT…../ 1697.
35. On Another Flat Stone. Under this Stone lieth The Body of John NICHOLLS, Rector of Fordwich above 28 Years. He died ye 20th Day of Mar. A.D. 1741/2 in the 68th Year of his Age. He was sometime Vicar of Sheldwich, and, near 40 Years Minister of Harty. He married Martha, only Daughter of Robt. CUMBERLAND, Vicar of Chilham, who lived lovingly, and faithfully together upwards of 42 Years. They had Issue 5 Sons, and 3 Daughters, of whom he left only 2 Daughters, and a sorrowfull Widow surviving. Close by him, on the right Side, lieth also, the Body of the above said Martha, his Wife; who died July ye 20th 1747 in the 74th Year of her Age.
In The Body.
36. On A Brass Plate, on a Flat Stone.
[Arg. on a saltre. sa. 5 f-de-l. or HAWKINS imp. ¼ly of 6:
1). 3 swords, 2&1, hilts convergg. at fess point, in chief 3 maunches (no tinctures).
2). On a chevn. 3 talbots.
3). Or, 3 bars sa. an inescutn. gu. & a chief.
4). A chevn. wt. 3 stars of 5 points betw. 3 roundels, a chief checky (or rings).
5). a fess wt. 3 crosses, betw. 3 foxes (written).
6). A chevn. betw. 3 fusils].
(only 3 is tinctd.).Here lieth The Body of Aphra HAWKINS, Wyfe of Henry Hawkins, Gent, and Daughter of Thomas NORTON, Esq. who scarcely having arrived to 21 Years of Age, fully attained to Perfection in many Vertues departed this frayle Lyfe ye XVIth of Janu. 1605/6.
37. On a Flat Stone. (a fess dancy. betw. 3 roundels, (no tinctures) PILCHER imp. Paly of 6 or & sa. HURLESTONE). Here lieth The Body of Thomas Pilcher, Gent, sometimes Mayor; married 49 Yeares to Mary, Daughter of Thomas Hurleston Esq. Her Mother was Daughter to Thomas NORTON Esq. The said Thomas Pilcher departed this Life, the 9th Day of July 1692. In the ../ Yeare of his Age.
38. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Thomas NORTON Esq. baptised 19 Jan 1554/5 and dyed ye 7th of August 1625.
39. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Elisabeth, the 2d. Wife of Anthony JENNINGS the elder, of this Towne, who died 22 Jan. 1750/1. Aged 76 Years.
40. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth the Body of Sarah HILDEN, Wife of John Hillden, of this Parish, who died Feb. 11 1750/1 in the 56th Year of her Age. Why do we mourn departing Friends,/Or shake at Death’s Alarms?/Tis but the Voice that Jesus sends,/To call them to His Arms.
41. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Edward HILLDEN, who, by an industrious Application, from a mean Beginning, raised himself to an handsome Competence. He died in the 80th Year of his Age, 6 July 1723.
42. Five Other Flat Stones not legible.
43. This Church consists of The Chancell, Body, and an Isle to the North. In the Steeple, which is a Spire, and stands at the West End, hang 4 Bells, all made by Joseph HATCH, in ye Years 1624 & 1633.
In The Church Yard.
44. On an Altar Tomb. (Arms of BIX). Here lieth buried The Body of Thomas Bix, late of Faversham, Gent. He was interred July 21 1632. And Dorothy his Wife, interred Oct. 25 1652. Also Thomas, Son of Thomas and Dorothy Bix; who was 5 Times Mayor of this Towne, who died March 25 1662. Also John Bix Gent, of this Towne, who departed Nov. 27 1697 Aged 69. Also Bridget, Wife of the above John Bix, died 3 Jany. 1719/20 aged 90. Also of John Bix, Son of John & Bridget, who was 4 Times Mayor. He died 8 Octob. 1720 aged 57.
45. Another. ……/ John DENNE, Gent, who died in Fordwich 19 December 1655 aged 65.
46. On Another Altar Tomb. …./ Walter *BIGGE, late Jurate, and twice Mayor – who died 10 Jan 1631/2. Aged 68. who by his Will (beside other Works of Charity) gave Land, of the annual Rent of £8 for a Perpetuity to the Poore of Fordwich. *or PRIGGE.
47. One Other, not legible – and a very ancient Stone Herse, or Coffin.
48. It is a Rectory – and is call’d St. Maries. It is in the Patronage of ……../. The Present Rector, viz. 1757 is ……./.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
Arter 1
Bench? 1BIGGE 46BIX? 20, 44
BRAILSFORD 29
BROWN 1, 7, 8
Castle 1
Cox 1CUMBERLAND 35
DAREL 31, 32, 34DENN 25DENNE 45Drayson 23
Emptage 15
Farrier 1
Gammon 1
GIBBS 19
Gilbert 1
HART 3, 27HATCH 43
HAWKINS 36
HILDEN 40
HILLDEN 41
HURLESTONE 37Jarvis 1JENNINGS 39KENNETT 1, 13
Leman 1
Lilly 1
MANGER 9
Mountford 1
Moy 1NICHOLLS 23, 35NIXON 5, 6
Noble 1NORTON 30, 36, 38
PILCHER 1, 37Port 1PRIGGE 46RAYNOLDS 16, 19SHORT 34
SHORTE 33
SILK 21, 22, 27
SMITH 2, 6, 10
SOMERFORD 28
Somerville 1
Stringer 1
WARREN 11
WATSON 14
WHITE 15WICKHAM 30WOODRUFF 23, 24
YOUNG 17
Places Index
Chilham 35
Crayford 1
Croydon 1
Eastry 23
Faversham 44
Fordwich House 1
Harty 35
Rominsgate? 6
Rye 2
South Mimms, Hertfordshire 30General
coal merchant 21
Colonel 1
East India Company 11
farmer 21
freeman 23
Jurates 22, 24, 46
Mayor 1, 20, 37, 44, 46
merchant 2
Primitive Methodist Minister 1
Rector 1, 23, 29
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Hoath Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Hoath Church, noted by Bax & Rice April 1897. Pages 107 to 112 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1760, added 8th July 2008.
HOATH CHURCH1. On the South side of chancel is a brass to Isabella CHAKBRON in the original stone.
2. Blue marble Beneath this stone rest the remains of Vincent VARHAM late of this parish son of Thomas and Elizabeth Var…… of the parish of Herne: obt. May 15th 1803 aged 68 years. Also Sarah widow of the ab…. mentioned Vincent Var…… She died 11th of October 180… aged 71 years. NB ….. covered by organ and choir seats.
3. Tablet of W. marble in on black on the South wall of chancel In memory of Thomas WACHER who died January 1st 1868 aged 80 years. Also Sarah Elizabeth wife of above who died March 30th 1867 aged 82 years. Leaving four sons and two daughters.
4. Memorial windows on the N side of the chancel to:- In memory of James COLLARD died December 5 1850 aged 59 and Hester Collard died September 20 1870 aged 77. To the glory of God and in memory of George Rammell 1887 by the parishioners (S of Nave).
5. Memorial window on the S side to GWD EVANS MA vicar who died November 3 1873.
Nave6.Beneath this stone rests the remains of Thomas CARTER, Gent late of this parish who died ye 29th June 1780 aged 62 years.
7. Tablet W marble on black on the N wall of the nave Sacred to the memory of Mr. William LASEY a highly respected inhabitant of this Borough obiit 31st March 1825 aet. 62 years. His remains are interred in a vault in the churchyard of Chislet.
Stones in the floor of N aisle8. In memory of Benjamin MORRIS died January 29 1823 aged 74 years. Also of Frances Morris died August 13th 1823 aged 64 years. Hanna… died May …. aged 4 …. whose re… deposite….. this…… (…. covered by pew).
9. In memory of Emily MORRIS died November 10th 1859 aged 4 years. Also of Jane Morris died December 26th 1859 aged 2 years. Also of Henry John Morris died July 8th 1862 aged 10 months. Also of William Morris died February 10th 1865 aged 1 year whose remains are deposited beneath this aisle.
10. In memory of Sarah DARBY died March 28th 1859 aged 60 years. Also of Terry Reed died February 8th 1862 aged 65 years whose remains are deposited beneath this aisle.
11. Memorial window E end of N aisle In loving memory of Margaret Hester LASEY COLLARD died August 12th 1891 aged 24.
HOATH CHURCHYARD 12 April 1897 No B(ax's)
Commencing SE
12. HS In memory of Elizabeth the wife of William HYBON of this parish only daughter of Valentine and Elizabeth Cock of this parish. She left issue one son Valentine Cock Hybon. She was a dutyfull child both maid and wife she departed this life March the 29th 1784 aged 27 years. 4 lines of poetry.
13. Granite cross – stone edging George RAMMELL of Old Tree, born May 16 1817 died May 1 1887.
14. HS In memory of Ann SLADDEN wife of Thomas Sladden of this parish who departed this life February 8th 1796 aged 51/4 years. She left issue six children ….. Thomas, Mary Ann, Richard …….. (4 lines). God did to me no warning give so pray take care how you do live.
15. HS In memory of Elizabeth BROWN who died October 13th 1822 aged 62 years.
16. HS Sacred to the memory of William SMITH late of this Borough who departed this life December 16th 1816 aged 55 years. Also of Elizabeth his wife who departed this life January 24th 1820/9 aged 64 years.
17. HS 2 cherub’s heads In memory of Lydia wife of William MILLGATE of the parish of Chislet? who departed this life October 29 1800 aged 38 years. 4 lines of poetry. Also William son of the above William and Lydia Millgate. He died the 27th of April 1801 aged 6 months.
18. HS W other side of path to the South door of church In memory of William CAREY late clerk of this Borough died 18th November 1804 aged 90 years. Also of Ann his wife died October 12th 1794 aged 72 years.
19. Low, railed tomb Sacred to the memory of Henry HUTCHINGS of the City of Canterbury surgeon who died March 19th 1879 aged 46 years.
20. Sacred to the memory of William LASEY late of Whistable, dredger, who died December 15th 1778 aged 38 years.
21. HS Sacred to the memory of Valentine LASEY late of this parish who died October 15th 1774 aged 36 years. Also of Sarah his wife who died September 14th 1820 aged 83 years. They left issue one son and one daughter William and Margaret.
22. HS 2 sculls and bones Here lieth ye body of Ann ye wife of Valentine COCK who had issue 5 sons and 2 daughters. She died September ye 11 1711 aged 40/6 years. Also 2 sons of Valentine and Ann Cock. John died July 10 1704 aged 1 year. Thomas died August 27 1711 aged 20 weeks.
23. HS ………………. joyfull resurection?. Rest the remains of Ann the wife of William SLADDEN ……….. in this Borough? died July …. 1799 aged 39? years. Several more lines – very indistinct.
24. HS Sacred to the memory of Sarah Elizabeth the wife of Mr. James SLADDEN of Hoath Court who died December 12th 1839 aged 45 years. Left issue three sons and three daughters.
25. HS In memory of William SLADDEN late of this parish who died February …… aged 70 years. He left surviving Margaret his wife and 3/5 daughters.
26. Large HS Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Margaret TAYLOR who departed this life 5th December 1813 aged 66 years. Mr. James Taylor who departed this life 9th January 1818 aged 81 years. Sleep sweetly on thou lump of lifeless clay for soon the trumpet will proclaim the day when Christ thy Lord will with a shout descend at which the mansions of the tomb shall rend, and those that sleep in him again shall rise and with him mount triumphant to the skies.
27. HS 3 sculls Here lieth ye body of Mr. William PEARCE late of this parish who had issue by Ann his wife 1 son William surviving. He died June ye 2nd day 1713 aged 43 years.
28. HS To the memory of Henry GOLDFINCH who departed this life the 6th of February 1812 aged 8 years.
29. HS In memory of W. GOLDFINCH who died February 7 1816 aged 2 (or 25) years.
30. HS In memory of Mary relict of the late Alexander SAUNDERS of this parish who died September 28th 1853 aged 80 years.
31. HS In memory of Alexander SAUNDERS who died October 1 1817 aged 55 years.
32. HS Sacred to the memory of Mary Ann COLLARD the beloved wife of Robert Collard who died June 5th 1889 aged 54 years. Weep not for me my children dear I am not lost but sleeping here. My race is run, my time is spent to you my dear children I was but lent.
33. HS Sacred to the memory of Robert COLLARD of Maypole eldest son of the late Robert Collard of Brook Farm born April 6th 1816 died February 22nd 1893 aged 77 years. Leaving 6 sons and 3 daughters. Weep not for me my children dear because I die and leave you here, but only trust in Jesus name and you shall see me once again. Watch for you know not when the keeper cometh (sic). His end was peace.
34. Brick tomb, very low under the S wall of church HP 1791 EP 1791
HOATH CHURCHYARD
35. Names besides those noted
"Cross" to Spratt 1885, HSS to Emma Wanstall Smith 1866, Pett 1883, Groombridge 1865, Gardner 1895, Bulger 1879, Wyborn 1849, West 1889, Robert Ernest Blakey 2nd Battalion INL Regiment 1888, Hilton 1886, Hatton 1879, (on the NE side) (on the N) Dixon 1879, Larkin 1842 and 1882, Hollbourn 1883, Steed 1882, 1877, Taylor 1888, Smith 1844, 1870, 1871, 1875, 1868, Wilmshurst 1893.
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In The Chancell.
36. On a Brass Plate, on a Flat Stone, under ye Fig. of a Woman. Hic Jacet Isabaella CHAKBON cujus Aie ppicietur Deus. Amen.
In the Body.
37. On a Brass Plate, on a Flat Stone, on which are the Figures in Brass, of a Man, a Woman, 2 Sons, and 5 Daughters. Pry for the Soules of Antony MAYCOT, and Agnes his Wife; the which Antony decessyd the last Day of Februarye A.Dni. MVXXXII. On whose Soules, …../Jhu have Mercy. Amen.
38. In the Porch is an ancient flat Stone, which has been richly inlaid, but, is, now, without Inscription.
39. This Church consists only of The Chancell and Body. The Steeple stands at the West End; in it hang 3 Bells without Inscription.
40. In the Church Yard are Memorials of BALDOCK, CHRISTIAN, COCK, and PEARCE.
41. This Church was dedicated to St. Mary, & the Holy Cross. It is now only consider’d as a Chapell to Reculver, to which it is annex’t. It is in the Patronage of The Arch Bishop. The present Incumbent is The Revd. Mr. Thomas THOMSON 1760. [see Secker III. No.193 – V.J.T.].
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
BALDOCK 40
Blakey 35
BROWN 15
Bulger 35
CAREY 18
CARTER 6
CHAKBON 36
CHAKBRON 1
CHRISTIAN 40
COCK 12, 22, 40
COLLARD 4, 11, 32, 33
DARBY 10
EVANS 5
Gardner 35
GOLDFINCH 28, 29
Groombridge 35
Hatton 35
Hilton 35
Hollbourn 35
HUTCHINGS 19
HYBON 12
Larkin 35
LASEY 7, 11, 20, 21
MAYCOT 37
MILLGATE 17
MORRIS 8, 9
EP 34
HP 34
PEARCE 27, 40Pett 35
RAMMELL 4, 13
Reed 10
SAUNDERS 30, 31
SLADDEN 14, 23, 24, 25
SMITH 16, 35
Spratt 35
Steed 35
TAYLOR 26, 35
WARHAM 2
WACHER 3
Wanstall 35
West 35
Wilmshurst 35
Wyborn 35
Places IndexBrook Farm 33
Canterbury 19
Chislet 7
Chislet? 17
Hoath 24
Old Tree 13
Whitstable 20General2nd Battalion INL Regiment 35
dredger 20
surgeon 19
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Chislet Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Chislet Church, noted by Bax & Rice Thursday Thursday 13 April 1897. Pages 112-115 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1757, added 7th July 2008.
No B(ax's)
1. AJ on N side of church – arms above Here lieth the body of David DENNE of Chislet who departed this life October 3 1772 aged 67 years. Also Ann wife of the above David Deene died July 12 1780 aged 72 years. Likewise David son of David and Ann Deene (sic) died June 11 1777 aged 29 years.
2. Arms above Here lieth the body of Thomas DENNE of Chislet who departed this life May 29 1717 aged 72. Here lieth the body of Mary wife of Thomas Denne of Chislet Court who departed this life May 16 1731 aged 67.
3. HS cherub’s head In memory of Robert DENNE and Mary his wife. He died September 30 1772 aged 74. She died April (March) 5th 1744 aged 50.
4. HS Hourglass surrounded by foliage work In memory of Elizabeth wife of Stephen WARMAN and Ann Denne of this parish she died 2 September 1764 aged 26 years.
5. HS In memory of Mr. John DENNE who departed this life November the 7 1781 aged 31 years and left surviving a wife and five children 2 sons and 3 daughters.
6. HS 2 cherub heads (very mummy like faces) In memory of John Denne ………./Also of Anne his wife late of this parish/……….she died 27 September 1766 He died October 24th 1777/ ………..aged 75 years aged 82 years. They left surviving 2 sons John and William.
7. HS 2 cherub’s heads Here lieth interr’d the body of Elizabeth the wife of Thomas DENNE who died the 2 of April 1755 aged 23 years. Left surviving one son (viz) Thomas.
8. HS Cherub’s head, a skull on either side Here lieth the body of Jonathan son of Jonathan and Hannah DENNE of ys parish who died May 22nd 1766 aged 21 years. 4 lines of poetry.
9. HS double Here lies the body of Hannah DENNE wife of Jonathan Denne of this parish who died September 16 1762 aged 53. Left issue 2 sons viz. Henry and John. Here lies the mortal part of a beloved wife. Here lies the body of Jonathan Denne late of this parish died ……. May 1775 aged 68 years.
10. HS In memory of John? DENNE …………….
11. HS In memory of Mary the wife of Henry DENNE of this parish who died February 4th 1790 aged ….. years.
12. HS In memory of Mr. Henry DENNE of this parish who died July 17 1792 aged 60 years.
13. HS Cherub’s head, trumpets In hopes of a joyful resurection (sic). Here lieth the body of Stephen BRICE of this parish Gent who died the 27th of February 1746 aged 62. Also here lieth the body of Elizabeth his wife who died the ……. November 1764 aged 69/0 years. (6 lines)
14. HS 3 sculls above Here lieth ye body of Elizabeth wife of Joseph GREENSTREET of Harbledown, daughter of Stephen and Sarah Brice late of this parish. She left issue by ye said J. Greenstreet …. son …. daughter/s. She died 1736 aged 51 years.
15. HS Hourglass, flaming torch, a figure bursting from the limb, cherub’s head above it In memory of Anna, wife of William SHARP she died July 15th 1787 aged 44 years. Also 3 children, Anna died June 26th 1777 aged 9 months, William died November 18th 1780 aged 1 year, Sealy died September 2nd 1782 aged 3 months.
16. NB There is another HS To "SHARP" adjoining.
17. HS (close to the W door) …….. Anthony MAY late of this parish Carpenter who departed this life February …. 177… …….. years. Lines of poetry.
18. HS Cherub’s head Here lieth the body of Ann MAY wife of Anthony May of this parish who departed this life March the 29 1752 aged 55 years. Left issue one son viz. James.
19. On the N side a large vault The family vault of Mr. John COLLARD Prospect House, Herne March 1839.
20. HS 2 cherub’s heads, hourglass between In memory of Richard DAVIS late of the City of Canterbury. He died 11 February 1770 aged 61. Also of Mary his wife she died 4 May 1762 aged 53 years. Likewise of Mary wife of Thomas Parker of the City of Canterbury and daughter of the above Richard and Mary Davis she died 10 March 1771 aged 33 years.
21. HS In memory of Thomas PARKER late of the parish of St. George the Martyr in the City of Canterbury who died January 31 1878 aged 65 years. Also of George PARKER GOYER? grandson of the above Thomas Parker who died September 20 1788 aged 10 months.
22. HS Here lieth ….. body of William MAY …… departed this life …. 1st of January 1778 aged 31 years. (4 lines of poetry). Near this place also lieth John May and John May and Elizabeth May ………… (sunk).
23. At the E end of the church is an iron plate let into the wall The family vault of Mr. Thomas DENNE Reculver erected November 1814.
Stones on the S side
24. HS 2 sculls, cross bones Here lieth ye body of John FAIRMAN late of this parish who departed this life January 20th 1732 aged 67 years.
25. HS 2 sculls, cross bones Here lieth ye body of Mary FAIRMAN wife of John Fairman late of this parish who died December 25th 1735 aged 71 years.
26. Besides the names already enumerated there are many others including 6 to Gurney, 1 Gurney Holman, Holloway, Minter, Nash, Wootton (of this pr. Minster), Collard (numerous), high tomb to John Wacher of this p. 1821. Informed by the sexton that all the epitaphs have been printed.
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In The Chancell.
27. On a Neat Monument, on The North Wall. [¼ly: 1&4). Sa. a stag statant arg. 2). Arg. on a bend gu. 3 fusils arg. 3). Or, a griffin segrt. & a border gu. [BOYS – V.J.T]. Near This Place lieth the Body of Elizabeth, Wife of Thomas JONES of Chislet Court Esq. who departed this Life May 4 1724 aged 69 Years. Also, near this Place, lieth the Body of Mary Jones, Daughter of Thomas Jones Esq. and Elizabeth his Wife; who departed this Life Oct. 11 1728 aged 31 Years. Near this Place lieth the Body of William JONES Gent, only Son of Thomas Jones Esq. and Elizabeth his Wife; who departed this Life Dec. 2 1739 aged 38 Years.
28. On a Monument on the South Wall. (Shield of HUNT as at Page 114) (Reculver). Near this Place lieth buried The Body of Stephen Hunt, late of this Parish Gent. and eldest Son of Jonas Hunt, who lieth buried in ye Parish Church of Preston near Faversham; He died the 4th Day of August 1680 in the 39th Yeare of his Age.
29. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth the Body of Elizabeth, Wife of Thomas JONES of Chislet Court Esq, who departed this Life May 4 1724 aged 69 Years.
30. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth The Body of Mary JONES, Daughter of Thomas Jones of Chislet Court Esq. and Elizabeth his Wife who departed this Life Oct. 11 1728 aged 31 Years.
31. On Another. Here lieth The Body of William JONES Gent, only Son of Thomas Jones of Chislet Court Esq. and Elizabeth his Wife; who departed this Life Dec. 2 1739 aged 38 Years.
32. On Another. [Or, a chevn. checky arg. & az. betw. 3 water-buckets sa. ROSE]. Hic jacet Edvardus …………./Gens Antiqua et bellica…../Sic placnisse ferunt, nec…./Rosa vocant./Rosa virens, mutato Nomime, florida Rosa,/Sic maneat semper cujus ……/Stemmata florescant ………./ Obijt vicessimo quarto Die …./Anno Domini MDCLX…/.
33. Some Remains of good Glass in the Middle Window on ye South Side.
34. The Arch, between The Chancell and the Body, is a round one.
In The Body.
35. Is only 1 Flat Stone, and that without Inscription – it appears to be very ancient and has been inlaid.
36. This Church consists of the Chancell, Body, and 2 Side Isles. The Steeple stands in the Middle, between The Chancell and the Body; in it hang 6 Bells, all cast in the Year 1729 by Samuel KNIGHT.
37. It is call’d St. Maries; and is a Vicarage in The Gift of the Arch Bishop of Canterbury. The Present Vicar is the Revd. Mr. N. SYMONS 1760.
38. In The Church Yard, are Memorials of BRETT, COLLARD, DENNE, FAIRMAN, HADLEY, KNOWLER, MAY and SHRUBSOLE – and 3 very Ancient Altar Tombs without Inscription.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
BRETT 38
BRICE 13
COLLARD 19, 26, 38
DAVIS 20
DENNE 1-12, 23, 38
FAIRMAN 24, 25, 38
GOYER? 21
GREENSTREET 14
Gurney 26
HADLEY 38
Holloway 26
Holman 26
HUNT 28
JONES 27, 29-31
KNIGHT 36
KNOWLER 38
MAY 17, 18, 22, 38
Minter 26
Nash 26
Parker 20, 21
SHARP 15, 16
SHRUBSOLE 38
SYMONS 37
Wacher 26
WARMAN 4
Wootton 26
Places IndexCanterbury 20
St. George the Martyr 21
Chislet Court 2, 27, 29-31
Harbledown 14
Preston near Faversham 28
Prospect House, Herne 19
Reculver 23GeneralCarpenter 17
Minster 26
sexton 26
Monumental Inscriptions of St Margaret's Church, St Margaret's Street, Rochester
Monumental Inscriptions of St Margaret's Church, St Margaret's Street, Rochester - recorded by D. E. Williams 2008.
IntroductionThe parish of St Margaret covered all of Rochester, except for within the old city walls, and an area east of the city, which was the parish of St Nicholas. Later, further parishes were carved out of St Margaret's, such as St Matthew, Borstal, formed in 1902.
The first mention of the church is in a charter of Bishop Gundulph in 1108-09.
The area around the church was a focus for Anglo–Saxon burials. Opposite the church, in Watts Avenue, 30 burials were found at the end of the 19th century. Further burials were found in Roebuck Road, and in 1979, three burials, partly excavated by the present writer, were found a short distance south of Watts Avenue, these graves were probably part of the Watts Avenue burial ground. It may well be that a "chapel of ease" existed on the site previously, but no church is mentioned in Domesday Book.
The medieval church included a chapel belonging to the Lee family, which probably contained monuments to the family, if so, only one has survived, that of Thomas Manley (1690), who had married Jane Lee. John Thorpe records Lee arms from the chapel, in Registrum Roffenses, 1769, but no monuments in the chapel apart from that of Manley, perhaps any Lee monuments in the chapel were not visible in Thorpe's time?
Photograph of watercolour 1807. From the Petrie collection
By the 19th century, the medieval church was inadequate for the congregation, so the decision was taken to rebuild.
The church was taken down and a larger plainer church was built in 1823-4. In 1839-40 the chancel and Lee chapel were demolished and a new chancel built. The church was re-built in rendered brick. The landmark 15th century tower fortunately remains.
The fine view from the churchyard to the west and south takes in the winding River Medway and the North Downs.
About 1959, the headstones in the churchyard were moved to the walls when the local authority took over maintenance of churchyards, apparently to make grass cutting easier, resulting in loss of character of the churchyard. It seems no attempt was made to record inscriptions on the rear of some stones, these were recorded by the present writer, at least, in part. It may have been about this time that some stones, which were noted in the past, but are now missing, may have been destroyed?
The churchyard was closed for burials in 1865, when the new St Margaret's Cemetery (alongside St Nicholas Cemetery), Maidstone Road, Rochester was opened in 1865.
Section A Interior of Church
Section B Larger Monuments around the Churchyard
Section C Western boundary wall (Backfields wall)
Section D Southern boundary wall (Vange Mews), Eastern Boundary Wall
(St Margaret's Street, from the south. North of Lych Gate. Ledgers &
headstones forming a retaining wall south of the church. Cut down
ledges forming steps on south side of church.
Index of Names - from gravestones only
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Sections A 01-50 B 51-96 C 97-223 D 224-272
Names Index
ABBOTT 73
ADAMS 112
ALEXANDER 237
ALLAN 82
ALLEN 142
ALLIN 35, 254
AMOS 7
ANDREWS 55
ARMES 203
BAKER 5, 62, 137
BAMFORD 117
BARTHOLOMEW 233
BATTEN 102, 103
BAUCKHAM 83
BAXTER 137
BAYNARD 39
BELSON 57
BENNESS 119, 248
BINGHAM 44, 244
BLACKMORE 124
BLAKE 86
BODENT 189
BOGHURST 9, 10
BOSNELL 269
BOWEN 138
BOWMER 75
BOYS 54
BRADLEY 169, 210
BRAIN 211
BRANDER 86
BRENCHLEY 22
BREWER 259
BRICE 167
BRISLEY 22, 55
BROADFOOT 207
BROMFIELD 129, 130
BROMLEY 179
BROOKE 222,
BROOKS 234
BUCKMASTER 86
BULLARD 3, 123
BUNYAR 220
BURCHAM 52
BURN 60, 61, 87
BURNETT 199, 219
BURRELL 136
BURTON 160
CAMERON 258
CAZENEUVE 16
CHURCH 128
CLARKE 45, 256
CLEMENTS 20
CLUFF 1
COD 46
CODD 50
COLCHESTER 74
COLE 43
COLLEY 199
COLLINS 187
CONEY 94
CONINGSBY 147
COPPER 101
COREY 37
CORNWELL 59
CORRALL 230
COWEE 189
COX 42
CRASWELL 252
CRESY 246
CURLING 170
DADD 114
DADSON 56
DALTON 80
DAVIES 202
DAVIS 214
DAY 156
DE COURCY 17, 19
DEAN 139, 198
DEBOIS 88
DICKESON 193, 194
DIXON 13
DOUGLAS 51
DRAGE 82
EASON 59
EDMUNDS 200
ELLIOTT 4
ELLIS 129
ELY 52
ETHERINGTON 267
EVANS 89
EWER 47
FARQUHAR 261
FENNELL 63
FENNEMORE 201
FENNER 1311
FERGUSON 56, 190
FINCH 90
FISHER 180
FLETCHER 239
FLOWER 138
FORWOOD 161
FREDERICK 108
FRENCH 121
FRESHWATER 178
FULLER 100
GAMON 152
GARRISH 186
GEORGE 52
GERRARD 179
GIBSON 252
GOBBETT 224
GOTTO 52
GOULD 270
GRIFFITHS 213
GUTTERIDGE 245
HALL 227, 238
HALLEY 105, 159
HAMMOND 31
HARDWIDGE 246
HARKER 271
HARLING 75, 253
HARRISON 241
HARVEY 62
HEAD 41
HENDRES 37
HERBERT 138
HETT 204
HICKS 63
HIDER 177
HIGGINS 699
HILLIER 66
HINDE 15
HOBART 195
HODDER 16
HODGSON 134
HOLLIDAY 118
HOMAN 82, 91, 209,240
HORE 181
HORN 71, 242
HORTON 154
HOUNSELL 131
HUGGET 53
HUGHES 116
HUNT 135
HUTCHISON 92
IRWIN 53
JENNINGS 8, 25, 196
JOHNSON 246
JONES 48, 212
JUPP 152
JURY 229
KIDWELL 231
KING 23, 174
KYBETT 153
LAFFON 17, 19
LAMBE 11
LAMPHORN 73
LANE 243
LANGLEY 93, 221
LARKIN 82, 100
LAW 26, 190
LAWS 268
LEAKE 249
LEITH 80
LEWIS 137
LIGHT 150
LINCOLN 115
LIPTON 206
LITTLEWOOD 185
LLOYD 73
LOWRY 247
Sections A 01-50 B 51-96 C 97-223 D 224-272
MANLEY 58
MANLY 29
MANSFIELD 32
MAPLESDEN 176
MARSH 131
MARTIN 206, 216, 271
MASON 2
MATTHEWS 54, 252
MAYOR 164
MERCER 149
MEYRICK 104
MIDDLETON 125
MILES 156
MILLER 250
MILTON 69
MOFFAT 24, 51
MOORE 32
MORPHETT 18
MORSE 33
MOULDEN 13, 163
NARRACOTT 226
NICHOLSON 67
NIGHTINGALE 54
NOAKES 192
NORRIS 236
O’BRIEN 86
OLIVER 164
PAINE 229
PARKINSON 272
PARRETT 121
PATTEN 53
PAYNE 229
PEARSON 155
PERCY 40
PETMAN 197
PHILLIPS 78
POLLARD 133
POPE 173PORTLOCK 56
POWNEY 56
PULMAN 183
READ 126
REAVELY 198
ROBERTS 49, 260
ROBSON 116
ROBINSON 116
RODNEY 217
ROE 213
ROOTS 228
ROSINGROVE 109
RUSH 36
RYBOT 65
RYE 22, 55
Sections A 01-50 B 51-96 C 97-223 D 224-272
SALMON 184
SAUNDERS 27, 28, 67
SAWYERS 79
SAYER 30
SCOTT 148
SCRIMES 113
SEAGER 136
SEYMOUR 107
SHERWOOD 105
SIBURN 172
SIBURNE 175
SIDDEN 73
SIMMONS 251
SINCLAIR 12
SMALLMAN 94
SMITH 53, 68, 76, 77, 202
SNATT 120
SOUTHERDEN 81
SPARROW 104
SPENCE 150
SPONG 98, 99, 100
STARKE 99
STEDMAN 111
STIGANT 31
STROUD 218
SWAYNE 8, 25
SYMES 17THACKRAY 210
THOMPSON 140
THURTLE 223
TILLMAN 165
TOMKINSON 205
TOMLIN 139
TOMLYN 38
TORKINGTON 60
TREGO 237
TROWTEN 97
TROY 16
TUFF 191
TUMBRIDGE 171
TWOPENNY 95
USBORNE 193
VAIL 223
VASLER 83
VERRIER 72
WADDUP 54, 102
WALKER 266
WALKINS 233
WALLER 84
WARD 6, 11, 106, 143
WATHERSTONE 96
WAVLER 84
WEBB 1
WELLER 141
WELLS 109
WHEATLEY 21
WHITE 30
WICKHAM 75
WILKINS 34, 224
WILLIAMS 146, 166
WINCH 70
WINTER 222
WINTOUR 66
WOOD 14
WOOLLEY 20
WOOLNOUGH 265
WOOLSEY 189
WRIGHT 188, 208
YEO 64
YOUNGE 217
Sections A 01-50 B 51-96 C 97-223 D 224-272
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M.I.S OF SECTION A - ST MARGARET'S CHURCH, ROCHESTER RECORDED BY D. E. WILLIAMS
St Margaret's Church, Rochester M.I.s with Index of names from gravestones
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Monumental Inscriptions of St Margaret's Church, St Margaret's Street, Rochester - recorded by D. E. Williams 2008
Section A interior of church.
PART 1FLOOR OF NORTH NAVE AISLE, FROM WEST TO EAST
1. [1]
IN MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN WEBB
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY THE 25th 1756 AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO ANN WIFE OF
THE ABOVE JOHN WEBB
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY THE 4th 1787
AGED 71 or 74 YEARS
ALSO MR. WI[LLIAM] C[LU]FF
SON IN LAW [OF THE ABOVE]
DEPARTED THIS[LIFE] [ ] APRIL 1814
[AGED 69 YEARS]
ISABEL [WIDOW OF] [WILL]IAM
CLUFF [DEPARTED THIS LIFE] [ ] OF
OCTOBER [1814]
[AGED 68 YEARS]
John Webb, of St. Margaret's, Shipwright, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will
To wife Ann, all houses, lands, goods, chattels, debts, wages, etc., for life; after her death, to their children and their heirs, for ever. To father (not named), brothers, William and Pheness (sic), sister Elizabeth Webb and cousin Sarah Smith, 1s each . Wife is executor
Witnesses: Thomas Puckle, Junior and E. Puckle
Proved 15th September 1756
William Cluff, of St. Margaret's, Gentleman (Licensed Victualler, Freeman in 1775 ?) P. C.C. Will dated 22nd June 1813
Appoints nephew, Daniel Hulme of Henry Street, Fitzroy Square, Middlesex, Grocer and friend Richard Phillips of Brompton (Gillingham) , Carpenter, executors.
His house in King Street, in which he lives, to wife Isabella, for life; after her death to nephew Daniel Hulme, for ever.
Isabella gets household goods and £500, dividends and interest of residue value, for life. From the principle of residue, £20 to Richard Phillips for his troubles. £20 to Grace, wife of Robert Lee of Chatham, Sawyer; £20 to William George Thorp of Milton next Sittingbourne, Dredgerman; £20 between Charlotte and Ann Prior, daughters of Ann wife of Thomas Carter of Boxley, Gentleman; £10 to Elizabeth wife of John Barton of At. Margaret's, Gentleman; £20 to his niece, Mary Edwards of Pagglesham, Essex, Spinster; £100 to brother in law, John Hulme of Christchurch, Surrey Hatter.
Residue of personal estate to Daniel Hulme.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Rochester, George Essell and George Fidler, Clerks to Messrs. Hussey and Lewis, Rochester.
Codicil dated 7th July 1813
He had left to wife household goods and £500; she to have full power to sell goods, and can bequeath proceeds as she likes. Anything not sold at her death to Daniel Hulme. Rest of will confirmed.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Rochester, J. Cope and William Lewis his Clerks.
Proved 15th April 1814
Isabella Cluff, of St. Margaret's, Widow of William, P. C. C. Will dated 13th April 1814
To Daniel Hulme of Henry Street, Fitzroy Square, Grocer, her freehold house in King Street, lately in her occupation, and all other real estate, for ever. Money and investments, goods, personal estate, subject to payment of funeral debts, etc., to Daniel Hulme, he is also executor.
Witnesses: John Burton, Rochester, Jesse Knowland, Back Maker, Rochester and Edward Twopenny, Rochester.
Proved 29th October1814
2. [2]
Illegible, except
MASON
3. [3]
HERE
LIETH THE BODY OF JOHN BULLARD
(20 YEARS A PILOT AND LATE MASTER
OF HIS MAJESTY’S YACHT THE CHATHAM )
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANY. THE 6th
1795 AGED 63 YEARS
"Dear wife and children be content
For unto you I was but lent
The debt is paid, [the] Grave you see,
Prepare [therefore?] to follow me"
ALSO ELIZABETH THE WIFE OF THE
ABOVE JOHN BULLARD WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE JUNE THE 13th? 1816
AGED 80 YEARS
JOHN BULLARD
LATE PRINCIPAL CLERK
IN H.M. VICTUALLING OFFICE
CHATHAM
DIED 2nd OCTOBER 1833
AGED 67 YEARS
AND ELIZABETH
HIS WIFE
DIED [ ] [JUNE] 1851
AGED 8[2] YEARS
John Bullard, of St. Margaret's, Mariner, P. C. C. Will dated 9th January 1795
His bed and bedstead and furniture in the bedroom to wife, Elizabeth for life. After her death to daughter Elizabeth. Residue of money, household goods and personal estate, after expenses, to wife for life; after her death, as above, and to Mary wife of William Lee of Sheerness, Shipwright, John Bullard of St. Margaret's, Dredgerman, Thomas Bullard, of same place and Sarah, wife of James Gay of St. Margaret's, Yeoman, sons and daughters of his wife, equally divided. Wife is executor.
Witnesses: William Pegam and Mary Dadd
Proved 12th March 1795
John Bullard the Elder, of Rochester, Gentleman, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 27th August 1833
To son John Simson Bullard, his books, manuscripts, papers, drawings and pictures, silver cup marked with his initials. To wife Elizabeth, rest and residue of personal estate. His six freehold houses in Chatham and all real estate to son John, upon trust, after expenses for repair and fire insurance, to pay mother rents for life. After her death, upon trust, to pay same to his sisters, Mary and Ann Bullard, for life, if they remain unmarried. After they die or marry, then to son John, for ever, subject to paying sister Charlotte, wife of Henry Blackman, £50, and to brother Thomas Brown Bullard, £50, payable six months after deaths or marriage of Mary and Ann. Wife and son John executors.
Witnesses: William ? Gould, Rochester, Shop Keeper, Edward Cotton, Rochester, Tailor and Draper and J. H. Webb, Rochester, Baker
Proved 19th October 1833 Power reserved to Elizabeth. Value of goods and chattels under £200
4. [4]
[ ]
[ ]
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
16th ? JULY [ ]HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF
WILL. ELLIOTT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OF NOVEMBER 176[3]
AGED 32 YEARS
William Elliott, of Rochester, Gentleman, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 19th May 1772
"Not well in bodily health ". All his real and personal estate to his "honoured" mother, Rebecca Elliott, who is his executor.
Witnesses: Sarah Cresswell, Elizabeth How and William Twopenny
Proved 10th July 1772
The following three are in the stairwell of the north gallery
5. [5]
IN MEMORY
OF ANN WIFE OF THOMAS BAKER WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 30th AUGUST 17[ ]
AGED 48 YEARS
FANNY WILLAN? BAKER DIED [NOV? 1775]
AGED [ ] MONTHS
ALSO ELIZABETH BAKER WIFE OF
MR. THOMAS B[AKER]
[OF?]THE [CITY?]
[JULY 1782]
Thomas Baker, of St. Margaret's, Gentleman, Alderman, P.C.C. Will dated 20th March 1789
Friends William Horsnaill of Strood, Tailor and Draper, nephew of Elizabeth, his late wife and Thomas Houlton Bond of Virginia Street, Ratcliff Highway, Middlesex, Gentleman (husband of grand daughter, Elizabeth) are executors.
To William Horsnaill, a gold ring, value one guinea, "to wear in remembrance of me"; house on St. Margaret's Bank, opposite H.M. Victualling Office, occupied by Isaac Abrams; house, now three dwellings, near corner of Five Bells Lane, in his occupation and of Daniel Blake and Matthew Butler, for benefit of grandson Thomas Baker, son of late son Thomas, during his minority. Executors to take rents, for grandson's maintenance, and manage and repair property. Also to grandson, £475 New 4% Annuities at 21 years. To grand daughter Elizabeth Bond, £1,000 of same annuities. To grand daughter Sophia Baker, daughter of son Thomas, £1,000 of same annuities at 21 years or day of marriage, if marriage has consent of executors. If Thomas or Sophia die pre 21, their legacy to survivor, if both die, then to Elizabeth. In meantime, executors to use interest for benefit of Thomas and Sophia. His gold watch to Elizabeth Bond. To grandson Thomas Baker, a quart silver tankard, now in hands of his mother Fanny Belfour, (on loan to her); his quart two handled silver cup, pint silver can, silver sugar basin, silver cream pot, largest silver punch ladle, and all silver spoons. His shagreen cast metal watch, silver pint cup, pair of silver salts and spoons, silver porringer, small silver punch ladle, silver tea tongs to grand daughter, Sophia Baker, all these to be kept by executors during her minority.
To housekeeper Ruth Bevans, 20 guineas. Residue of personal estate to grand daughter Elizabeth Bond.
Witnesses: John Forwood, F. S. Bond and Elizabeth Ennis
Proved 15th December 1789
6. [6]
[CATHERINE]
DAUGHTER OF HENRY
AND FERBY? WARD
DIED APRIL 4th 1748 AGED SIX
WEEKS
ALSO THOMAS THEIR SON
BORN AUG. 28th 1753 AND DIED
SEPT. 7th AGED 11 DAYS
7. [7]
HERE LYETH THE BODY
OF MRS. FRANCIS (sic) AMOS WIFE
OF MR. PETER AMOS OF THIS
PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE SEPT. THE 1st? ANNO DO 1709
AGED 35 YEARS HEARE
LYETH ALSO FIVE OF THEIRE
CHILDREN
HERE ALSO LYETH INTERRED YE BODY
OF MR. PETER AMOS OF THIS
PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE YE 4th DAY OF MARCH 1722* AGED
55 YEARES & HIS SON PETER
WHO DIED YE 6th OF JULY 1723 AGED 17?
YEARES
* 1723, new style
Peter Amos, of Rainham (Kent), Shipwright, Freeman of Rochester, 1699, P.C.C. Will dated 15th June 1722
He is "weak in body". Property in Ulcombe and Frinsted, to his son Thomas, by his first wife, for ever. Will confirms this settlement. Thomas also gets £5. To daughter Elizabeth Amos, also by his first wife, his farm in Thurnham, occupied by Edward Hadler; also nine leaseholds in St. Margaret's, Rochester, occupied by John Harrison, William Whitehead, John Mason, Henry Tyte, Henry Thompson, Widow Lowdell, Joseph Sowerby, Widow Wood and [ ] a Gunner, for ever. Also to Elizabeth, £300 and all silver plate. To son Peter, by his "now wife", three freehold houses in Brompton, occupied by Thomas Radford, William B------ ? and John Hasten, for ever. To daughter Catherine Amos, by his "now wife", two leasehold houses in St. Margaret's occupied by William Cook and Samuel Butler. To friend, Richard Wood of Rainham, £5. To wife Elizabeth, leasehold house in Chatham, occupied by Thomas Blackman, Cordwainer.
He had entered into a Bond, before his marriage, with his "now wife", in the sum of £100, to be paid to her if she survives him. Also to her, household goods and implements. If his wife claims any dower rights on his freeholds, then her legacies will be void. Residue to his wife and three children equally shared. Wife and daughter Elizabeth executors.
Witnesses: Thomas Wilkins, Thomas Cooper and John Sheafe
Proved 21st March 1723
END OF NORTH NAVE AISLE
PART 2
FLOOR OF THE CROSS AISLE, NORTH TO SOUTH
8. [1]
STEPHEN JENNINGS SWAYNE
ESQUIRE M.D.
1853
S.J.S.
Stephen Jennings Swayne, M. D., of Rochester, Deputy Inspector of Hospitals and Fleets, J.P. For Kent, P.C.C. Will dated 23rd October 1849
To Mrs Mary Curtois, widow of Rev,. Rowland Grove Curtois, D.D., 19 guineas; to dear wife Bessy, household goods, furniture, etc., carriages, horses, ready money , money in bank; also leasehold house in Nile Terrace, Rochester and three freehold cottages in Chatham, purchased from Henry Robins, for life; after her death, house and cottages to trustees, upon trust, to sell. Residue to wife, Thomas Sedden Scholes, Joseph Sedden Scholes and Francis Scholes of Manchester, upon trust, to sell, proceeds to go into Public Funds, from interest an annuity of £40 for life to Maria Swayne of Gerrans, near Tregory, Cornwall, widow of late brother Edward Swayne. His wife to receive rest of income of trust money, for life; after her death, upon trust, to pay George Charles Widdington Curtois and Rowland Latimer Sidney Curtois, two sons of Rowland Curtois, £100 each; to Robert Swayne of Wareham, now of Bridport, £100, if he dies in testator's wife's lifetime, then to his next of kin, as in intestacy rules. To Charles Bartlettof Wareham , Solicitor, £100, same conditions as Robert Swayne. To god daughter, Louisa Pennell daughter of William Pennell, late Storekeeper of Portsmouth Dockyard, £100. Mary Ann wife of Matthew Kennedy, Esq. also gets equal share of trust fund; she, and the Schole brothers are niece and nephews of Bessy Swayne. Wife and Schole nephews are executors.
Witnesses: B. Holme, New Inn, London and George Hart, Clerk to Messrs. Holme and Co., New Inn
Proved 11th November 1853 Power reserved to Bessy Swayne, widow
9. [2]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
NICHOLAS BOGHURST
WHO DIED SEPT. THE 6th 1750
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE WHO DIED
OCT. THE 17th 1785 AGED 88 YEARS
MRS. ANN BOGHURST DIED
NOVEMBER 11th 1800 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO MRS. MARY BOGHURST DIED
FEBRUARY 16th 1801 AGED 70 YEARS
RICHARD BOGHURST ESQ.
OF THIS PARISH
DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1830
AGED 60 YEARS
Richard Boghurst, of Rochester, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 12th June 1830
To brother John and friend, George Prentis of Maidstone, Wine Merchant and John Tonge, of Stamford Street, Surrey, Wine Merchant, all his freeholds, upon trust. They are to sell part, proceeds to his personal estate; rents from unsold property to be part of income of personal estate. To be invested in Public Funds; interest from fund to pay annuity of £300 to brother John for life. Also an annuity of £200 for life, to his "esteemed friend", Mary Williams, now living with him, as long as she remains single. If she marries, annuity reduces to £100. An annuity of £50 to friend John Tong of Hastings, Wine Merchant and Catherine, his wife, to pay towards maintenance and education of Mary Ann Williams, his reputed daughter by Mary Williams, until 21 or marriage, (with trustees consent).If she marries trustees are to pay her £500 and half of interest from public funds, for life. After her death, trustees to pay interest as directed by her will, to her husband, for life, and allow her lawful children, if any, equal shares. Until they are 21, the interest for their maintenance and education. Long trust details follows.
If Mary Ann dies pre 21 without lawful heirs, then trustees to pay towards maintenance and education of Jane Williams, another of his reputed daughters by Mary Williams, until she is 21 or married; then as for her sister. If both daughters die pre 21 with no heirs, then their legacies to brother John's children.
Trustees are also his executors. This long will is mostly concerned with trust conditions.
Witnesses: George Drew, Bermondsey Street, John Seely, same place and John N. Day, same place
Codicil dated 2nd September 1830
This is dictated to brother John. Testator wishes him to pay William Barnick of Chatham, £20 annuity for life.
Also to pay William Boghurst's housekeeper Mary ------ ?, of St. Nicholas, annuity of £20 for life and to pay annuities of £10, for life to Elizabeth Thornton and Sarah Crane.
Mark of Richard Boghurst
William Boghurst (mark) and Samuel Newsom (Surgeon) sign each bequest.
Witnesses: Samuel Newsom and Sarah Hunt.
Affidavit dated 4th May 1831
John Boghurst, Samuel Newsom, Surgeon of Rochester and Sarah Hunt, of Rochester, Spinster, sworn.
They have examined will and codicil; brother John wrote the codicil; Richard Boghurst was too ill to sign his name. All three confirm documents are original and authentic.
Proved 14th May 1831 Power reserved to George Prentis and John Tonge.
Ann Boghurst, of St. Margaret's, Spinster, P. C.C. Will dated 1st April 1800
Appoints brother, John Boghurst of Strood, Gentleman, nephew John Boghurst of St. Nicholas, Gentleman, and Richard Boghurst, of St. Margaret's, Gentleman, executors.
Leasehold house she lives in, in Rochester High Street, with remainder of lease, to sisters, Rebecca and Mary Boghurst; after they have both died, to nephew John Boghurst. Her half share in woodland called Shawl Hook (14 acres), in Aylesford near the Turnpike Road from Chatham to Maidstone, in her occupation and of nephew Phillip Boghurst, to nephew John Boghurst. Her annuity from the farm at Luton, in Chatham, occupied by Thomas Filmer, to nephew Richard Boghurst, for ever. To niece, Elizabeth Boghurst, £50; to each of executors, £50 for mourning. Residue to sisters Rebecca and Mary, equally.
Witnesses: J. Nightingale, William Oliver and John Prall
Proved 10th January 1801
10. [3]
IN THE VAULT BENEATH
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
JOHN BOGHURST ESQUIRE
WHO DIED OCT. 23rd 1840
AGED 76 YEARS
AND
MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED AUG. 23rd 1842
AGED 70 YEARS
This stone has been cut in half and re-laid the wrong way round,
with the bottom half of the inscription at the top!
John Boghurst, of St. Nicholas, Esquire, (58 High Street, Pigot's Directory, 1832; Farmer, Holden's Directory 1809 – 11) P. C.C. Will dated 20th February 1840
To wife, Mary, good friend John Nightingale of Rochester, Esq., and Samuel Caddel of Rochester, Stationer, household goods, and furniture, (except bedstead and other furniture in room of servant Sarah Crane, which he has log since given to her), upon trust. Wife to have benefit of use; after her death, above goes into residuary estate.
To John Nightingale and Samuel Caddel, £100 each, real and leasehold estate and personal estate, except that he was entitled to under his brother, Richard's will, upon trust, to sell personal estate, except that left to wife and not in Public Funds, trust details follow.
Interest and dividends to wife; after her death or remarriage, executors to pay Sarah Crane, £500, if latter dies in his lifetime, then the £500 to her brother, William Crane of Theobalds Street, Kent Road, Surrey, Labourer and her sister Martha wife of Charles Saunders of Mile End Road, Middlesex, City Ticket Porter, in equal shares. To old and faithful servant, John Jarrett, £200; to godson, John Boghurst Spencer, son of friend John Spencer, of the Kent Road, Cornfactor, £300; to Josiah Spencer, £200, to his wife Mary Ann Spencer, £100; to friend, George Acworth of Rochester, Gentleman, £200; to Mary Ann, Jane and Sarah Jarrett, all Spinsters of St. Margaret's, £150; to John Fam of Burham, Labourer £100 and to Sarah his wife, £50; to Samuel Caddel the extra sum of £200, to Hannah, his wife, £200, to their daughter, Mary Ann Caddel, £100; to god daughter, Mary Boghurst Barnick, (daughter of Harriet Longford Barnick of Chatham, widow), £200; to Fanny Rhodes of Rochester, his servant, £100; to Thomas Jarrett the Younger of Strood, Labourer, £50; to Thomas Jarrett the Elder of St. Margaret's, £100; to William Crane, £50; to Martha Saunders £50.
If any surplus, executors to invest and pay interest to Mary Ann and Jane Williams, reputed daughters of the late Mary Williams by his brother Richard, in equal shares for life. After the death of either, then their share to their child / children, if any. If they die with no children, then another £300 to Samuel Caddel, another £400 to John Jarrett, another £200 each to Mary Ann, Jane and Sarah Jarrett, another £50 to Thomas Jarrett the Elder, another £500 to George Acworth.
Residue to John Fam, Hannah Caddel, Sarah Crane and Mary Ann Caddel.
By the will of his late brother Richard, he is entitled to residuary estate subject to legacies. He gives this to his trustees, upon trust, to pay interest to his wife, Mary for life, while she is his widow. After her death or remarriage, upon trust, to pay Harriet Langford Barnick £250, Hannah Caddel, £150, Josiah Spencer £100, Samuel Caddel, £150, Sarah Crane, £300,John Jarrett, £300, Edward Perrin, of Rochester, Mariner, £250, Jane and Sarah Jarrett, £100, shared, Mary Ann Jarrett, £50, Thomas Jarrett the Elder and Younger, £50 each, Fanny Rhodes, £50, John Boghurst Spencer, £150 and Mary Ann Spencer, £100.
Residue to be shared equally among Hannah and Samuel Caddel, Josiah, John Boghurst and Mary Ann Spencer, John, Mary Ann and Jane Jarrett, Sarah Crane and Edward Perrin.
Wife Mary and Trustees, executors. Technical trust details follows.
If any legatee disputes will their legacy will be void.
Witnesses: Henry Morgan and Charles Etherington, Clerks to Mr G. Acworth, Solicitor, Rochester.
Proved 28th December 1840
END OF THE CROSS AISLE
PART 3
SOUTH NAVE AISLE, FROM EAST TO WEST
11. [1]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
THE REVD.
ROB. LAMBE WARD B.A.
BORN MARCH 17th 1788
DIED JANUARY 10th 1831
AGED
42 YEARS
Robert Lambe Ward, Clergyman, P.C.C. Will dated 9th January 1831
All to wife Jane
Witnesses: Daniel Fear and Ketturah Town
Affidavit dated 23rd January 1840
Daniel Fear of Rochester, Gentleman and Jane Ward of 41 Gower Place, Euston Square, widow, sworn, confirm will made in their presence. Widow had not applied earlier because there was no need,. He left no property; she is to file a bill in Chancery to find money due to estate, so needs letters of Administration to proceed.
Proved 29th January 1840
12. [2]
TO
THE MEMORY OF
MR. ALEXANDER [SINCLAIR]
LATE BOATS[WAIN] [OF HIS MAJESTY’S]
SHIP [ ]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 29th
1803 AGED [49] YEARS
LIKEWISE JAMES SON OF
ALEXANDER AND MARY SINCLAIR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON OCTOBER
8th 1787 AGED 3 YEARS AND 4? MONTHS
Alexander Sinclair died in Chatham
13. [3]
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM DIXON GENT.
(LATE A PURSER IN HIS MAJESTY’S NAVY)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 10th DAY OF OCT.1764
AGED 44 YEARS
NEAR THIS PLACE ALSO LIETH
THE REMAINS OF
LIEUTENANT WILLIAM MOULDEN
OF THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO DIED 22nd OF DECEMBER 1778
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO WINIFRED MOULDEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
JULY 10th 1810 AGED [84] YEARS
LIKEWISE MR. RICHARD HUGHES
FORMERLY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB. 9th 1792
AGED 55 YEARS
William Dixon, of St. Margaret's , Former Sailor, P. C. C. Will dated 16th August 1764
To brother John Dixon of Selby, £200; to sister Martha Wood, £50; to cousin Phillip Moore, £20; to cousin William Moore, £50; to friend and neighbour, Joseph Hawkins, Schoolmaster, £50; to friend Thomas Shaw of London, Grocer, £20. To wife Winifred, leasehold property on St. Margaret's Banks, his dwelling house, and all goods and furniture; all other freeholds and leaseholds, £800 and residue of personal estate to Winifred for life; after her death, ¼ to sister Martha, if she is dead, then to her children at 21, equally shared; the other ¾ to brother John, if he is dead, then as above. Wife and Joseph Hawkins executors.
Witnesses: Robert Russell, Nicholas Hinton and John May
Proved 22nd October 1764
In the Parish Magazine for November 1919, Reverend Wheatley, Vicar of St. Margaret's, discusses a "mysterious" inscription on a coffin shaped stone in the nave, which is as follows:
W. D. 1764 W. M. 1778 R. H. 1792
"The boisterous winds and Neptune's waves,
Have toss'd us to and fro,
Yet by God's sacred degree,
We harbour here below,
At anchor here we safely lie,
With many of our Fleet,
But once again we must set sail,
Our Admiral Christ to meet"
Wheatley wondered who the seamen thus commemorated were, and why they were on one stone? He goes on to state that the registers "affords no guide". This is rather odd, because it is not difficult to relate the initials to entries in the burial register, (W. M., William Moulden appears at the start of 1779), did Wheatley actually look? He obviously had not seen the ledger stone covering their burial place, perhaps the ledger stone was covered with matting? Did he find it in the subsequent 28 years he spent as Vicar of the church ? W. M., (William Moulden) married William Dixon's widow. I do not know how R.H. (Richard Hughes) relates to Dixon or Moulden. See the entry for the Mouldens
William Moulden, of St. Margaret's, Lieutenant R. N., P.C.C. Will dated 31st January 1767
All wages due and whole estate to wife Winifred, who is also executor.
Witnesses: J. Batten, Robert Comport and Elianor Brioine ?
Proved 3rd February 1779
Winefred Moulden, of St. Margaret's, Widow of William, P.C.C. Will dated 13th May 1809
Wishes to be buried by friend Mr John Batten in the church upon the remains of former husband, William Dixon.
Funeral not to exceed £70, any surplus to be distributed among poor widows, including her two servants, Frances Everett and Nanny Hider.
All her stock in 6% Long Annuities to be sold to pay debts and legacies. To Jarvis Dixon, nephew of former husband William Dixon, £20; to Elizabeth Dixon, niece of William Dixon, £5; to friend Joseph Hawkins, of Rochester, £25; to friend, Elizabeth Hawkins, £10 and a ring set with diamonds marked "William Dixon, obit 10th Oct. 1764"; to friend Benjamin Hawkins, son of Joseph and Elizabeth, £20 and a silver mug, marked W.W. ; to Mary, Catherine , Charlotte and Sarah, daughters of Joseph and Elizabeth Hawkins, £5 each; to Catherine Hawkins a ring set with rubies marked "Le don d'un amis"; to Sarah Hawkins, a watch with a gold chased case and metal case marked, "Jno. Smith, London 7913"; to Louisa Jacks, daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Gibson of London, a mourning ring marked "George Logge"; to friend, James Jacks, £10, if his wife Louisa survives him, the £10 to her; to friend Sarah wife of John Simmons, of Rochester, £5 and a watch with tortoise shell case marked " Tho. Thompson, London 10413"; to friend John Simmons, Esq., £20; to Mary, daughter of late brother in law, John Moulden, 5gns.; to cousin Thomas Moulden 2gns.; to cousin Thomas Moulden ,son of Thomas Moulden of London, 2gns.; to cousin Sarah Burton, 2gns. for a ring; to Mary daughter of late Thomas Eddington, 5gns.; to Mrs Herring, wife of a gardener in Chatham, 2gns., if she is dead, then to her husband; to late maid servant Frances Everett, 2gns.; to late maid servant Hannah Obee, 2gns., with a lock of her hair; to maid servant, with her at death, 5 gns., for mourning; to cousin Rebecca Friend 2 gns. All plate and china to Elizabeth Hawkins and Sarah Simmons, equally shared; household linen to Joseph and Elizabeth Hawkins. All other household goods to be sold by Mr Batten. Residue to be sold, proceeds to be divided into three parts, two parts equally between children of late brother in law, John Dixon, not excluding Jarvis and Elizabeth Dixon, remainder to poor of St. Catherine's Almshouse, Rochester, including Susannah Attewell of St. Margaret's.
Witnesses: John Stokes and Sarah Harvey
Proved 23rd July 1810
END OF THE SOUTH NAVE AISLE
PART 4
CENTRAL NAVE AISLE
It is very likely that there are more monuments on the floor of the central nave aisle, which has recently been covered, from end to end, by a carpet. I do not know if any inscriptions were recorded before the carpet was laid. It is also likely that the carpet in the Vestry covers further inscriptions. The following inscription has been previously published in Wheatley’s Historical Notes and Smetham’s Rambles Round Churches. Like all previously printed inscriptions, which I have not seen, or which no longer exist, I have re-arranged the layout to what I judge to have been the original design.
Canon Wheatley wrote a long series of historical and topographical notes, of a high standard, in the Parish Magazine, 1916 – 1947. These were brought together by the City of Rochester Society and published under the title, "Historical Notes" in 1992.
14. [ ]
HERE LIETH INTERRED YE BODY OF
MATTHIAS WOOD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
YE 27th OF JULY 1694
AGED 67 YEARS
AND ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
24th OF OCTOBER 1705
AGED 74 YEARS
Matthias Wood, of St. Margaret's, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 20th May 1694
"Sick and weak in body". His house in St. Margaret's occupied by John Webb, to wife Elizabeth, for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, then to servant Alice Hoasman, for life, provided she stays wife's servant; after Alice's death, to Katherine Rogers, alias Wood, who lives with him, (he was brought up by her from infancy), and to her lawful heirs. In default of heirs, then to nephew Richard Wood, son of brother John Wood, for ever. To wife Elizabeth, all leases and leasehold estates, goods, wages, pensions, money and personal estate; she is executor.
Witnesses: William Pope, Fra. Brooke and Philip Brooke
Proved 7th August 1694
PART 5
TOWER INTERIOR
NORTH WALL
15. [1]
IN THE VAULT
BENEATH THIS TABLET
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS
OF LIEUT. COL. WILLIAM HINDE
LATE OF H.M. 65th REGIMENT
WHO AFTER HAVING SPENT A LONG LIFE
ACTIVELY AND FAITHFULLY IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY
DIED IN PEACE WITH ALL
14th FEBRUARY 1838 IN HIS 70th YEAR
William Hinde, of Brompton, Major in the Army, P. C. C. Will dated 10th July 1833
To wife Sarah, all household goods and furniture; to son William Henry FitzSimon Hinde, his gold watch, chain and seals; to Jonathan Horsfield of Sheffield and his wife Susannah (Hinde's sister) £10 between them; to sister Ann Gallimore of Sheffield, widow and her daughter Ann, living with her, £10; to sister Mary Parkinson, of Sheffield, Widow and youngest daughter Eliza, £10; to Edward and John Parkinson, and Ann wife of Theophilus West, (three other of Mary Parkinson's children) £10 each; to William Hinde Gallimore and Harriet wife of Rawson Allan, (two children of Ann Gallimore), £10 each; to Margaret wife of John Ellison, Bootmaker of Austwick, near Settle and daughter of Joseph Wainwright, a "soldier of my regiment, who received his death wounds by my side in action", £10; to each of his sisters, Hannah Horsfield, Mary Parkinson and Ann Gallimore, an annuity of £26 for life; to Margaret Ellison, an annuity of £5 for life.
To wife freehold at Warrall near Sheffield, until son William is 21 years old, then to him for ever. If he dies under 21, then to trustees. Residue of real and personal estate to wife and Thomas Hilton Borthamley, of Coleman Street, City of London, Gentleman, upon trust, to receive money and securities, to sell his real estate and as much of personal estate to pay debts and for funeral, etc. Residue to be invested in Government Stocks; wife to receive interest; after her death, upon trust for son. If son dies in lifetime of his wife, without lawful heirs, then to the children of his sisters, and children of Joseph Borthamley, deceased, John Bothamley and Ann Harris, the brothers and sister of his wife, equally divided. Long trust details follow.
Wife and Thomas Hilton Bothamley are executors.
Witnesses: W. Payne, Master Attendant, Chatham Dock Yard, John Whitmarsh, Surgeon, Brompton and Valentine Beadon, 1st Lieutenant , Royal Marines, Brompton
Codicil dated 19th August 1833
He has given sister, Hannah an annuity of £26, to go after her death to her husband for life. He revokes part of will which directs payment of last quarter before her death to her executors. Rest of will confirmed.
Proved 20th March 1838
16. [2]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HENRY HODDER AUG. 21st 1808 2 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS
DIED{ AGED{
AND MARY ANN HODDER MARCH 23rd 1800 1 YEAR AND 6 MONTHS
THEIR AFFLICTED PARENTS CAPT. EDWARD HODDER ROYAL NAVY
AND MARY (LATE TROY) HIS WIFE HAVE CAUSED THIS MONUMENT
TO BE ERECTED AS A SMALL TOKEN OF THEIR AFFECTION
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THE ABOVE
CAPT.EDWARD HODDER R.N.
WHO DIED AT JERSEY ON THE 24th JANUARY 1829
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY RELICT OF THE ABOVE CAPT. EDWARD HODDER
AND ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JACOB CAZENEUVE TROY
OF CHATHAM
WHO DIED ON THE 24th OF MAY 1843 IN THE 62nd YEAR OF HER AGE
AND WAS BURIED AT ST. SERVAN NEAR ST. MALO, FRANCE
Mary Hodder, of St. Sevran, France, Widow of Edward, Captain, R.N., P. C. C. Will dated 6th May 1843
To George Acworth of Rochester, Solicitor and William Smart of Lower Reinham, (sic) Chatham, Esquire, £500 stock in 3% Consols, in trust for grandson, Eugene Pierre Edourd Godfroy. This to be invested in Public Funds until he is 12, then to pay guardian ½ of the interest for benefit of Eugene; if he dies pre 21, the £500 and interest, equally among her children, Edward Mulberry , Mary Anna Maria,William Henry George, Charlotte Amelia and Louisa Harvey Hodder. Residue of stock in 3% funds, divided as above. Residue of property, except jewels and trinkets, to daughters. Mary, William and Charlotte Hodder, executors.
Witnesses: Henry H. Handcock, Grange Park, Co. Tyrone, Ireland and S. Symonds M.A., Rector of Thilleigh, Cornwall, Minister of English Episcopalian Chapel, St. Sevran.
Proved 21st August 1843
17. [3]
NEAR THIS SPOT
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
JEMIMA
RELICT OF THE LATE
LIEUTENANT COLONEL SYMES
SHE MARRIED AFTERWARDS
SIR JOSEPH DE COURCY LAFFON, BART.
AND DIED ON THE 18th DAY OF AUGUST 1835
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO OF JEMIMA ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
THE SAID LT. COLONEL SYMES AND JEMIMA HIS WIFE
SHE DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER 27th 1835
AGED 23 YEARS
SOUTH WALL
18. [4]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT MORPHETT ESQ.
LATE OF
ST. MARGARET’S BANKS, ROCHESTER
WHO DIED THE 10th DAY OF JANUARY 1828
AGED 83 YEARS
ALSO OF
MRS. SARAH MORPHETT
RELICT OF THE ABOVE ROBERT MORPHETT ESQ.
WHO DIED THE 22nd DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1834
AGED 82 YEARS
ROBERT SON OF ROBERT MORPHETT ESQ.
WHO DIED THE 19th OF OCTOBER 1822 AGED 33 YEARS
THE LAST SURVIVOR OF THIRTEEN CHILDREN
BY ELIZABETH HIS FIRST WIFE
WHO LIES INTERRED IN THE CHURCH OF ST. EDMUND’S
LOMBARD STREET, LONDON
Robert Morphett, of Rochester, Esq. P. C. C. Will dated 22nd March 1824
Wife, Sarah, Thomas Tribe of Rochester, Coal Merchant, James Henry Henderson of Furnival's Inn, London, Gentleman and Nathaniel Morphett of Bream's Buildings, Chancery Lane, Gentleman, are executors.
To Miss Christian Hufflett, now residing with him, 19gns., to servant Frances Fenn, 10gns., over and above wages due.
Money and stocks in Public Funds to his male executors, upon trust, dividends paid to wife, for life. After her death, upon trust, to sell residue and pay god daughter, Jane Morphett Mould, daughter of friend Captain Thomas Mould, of Chatham Division of Royal Marines, £100 at 21 or day of marriage; Ann Parkes, daughter of Mr Parkes of Chatham Dock Yard, £100, as above; annuity of £20 for life to "faithful servant. Priscilla Summers, if she is living in his wife's service at time of wife's death. Dividends from £2,000, part of trust fund, to be paid to grandchildren., Harriet, John and Frederick Gordon. After death of Harriet, trustees to pay the £2,000 to her children at 21 or marriage of girls, equally shared.
Witnesses: Edward Seaton, Surgeon of Rochester and John Homan, Linen Draper of Rochester.
Codicil dated 15th October 1826
Revokes legacy of £100 in trust for god child Jane Mould. Wife to have household furniture not only in Rochester house, but elsewhere. Rest of will confirmed
Witnesses: J. Morphett, 3 Great College Street, Camden and William Evenden
Codicil dated 8th January 1828
Servant Fanny Fenn gets annuity of £10 for life Rest of will confirmed
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis and John Homan
Proved 26th April 1828. Power reserved to James Henderson
Note in margin dated 22nd May 1868
The will was not administered by widow. Testator was formerly of Lombard Street and East Grinstead, late of Rochester, and died at St. Margaret's Banks. Administration granted to Harriet Larkin Samson Ramsden, formerly Gardener, wife of John Ramsden, in the will she is Harriet Gordon, grand daughter of testator.
Sarah Morphett, of Rochester, widow of Robert, P.C.C. Will dated 28th May 1832
Portrait of 1st husband, Mr Read, hanging in her bedroom, to be rolled up and placed in her coffin.
Appoints John Gordon, of Peterhouse College, Cambridge, grandson of late husband, Robert Morphett, and Nathaniel Morphett of Bream's Buildings, Chancery Lane, Gentleman, executors.
To Nathaniel Morphett, £50; to esteemed friend, Mrs Maysty of Highbury Place, 10 gns., for a ring, and to her daughter, Mrs King, 10 gns., for a ring; to Mary Ann King, daughter of Mrs King, the ring "which I wore to the memory of her late great uncle, Richard Holt, Esq".; to Mrs Morphett, wife of Nathaniel, 10 gns., for a ring; to god daughter Sarah Morphett Tribe, daughter of Thomas Tribe, £100; to god daughter Harriet Morphett Parkes, daughter of John Parkes, £100 and £20 to her father; to Miss Christian Hufflett, now living with her, £100, if she is with her at her death, a handsome suit of mourning, bed bolster, two pillows, which were her daughter's, three blankets, two pairs of sheets,two pairs of pillow cases, the tent bedstead with hanging in lower back room, a round table in her bedroom, ½ dozen breakfast cups and saucers, marked R. E. M., silver filigree sugar basket, milk bowl with ladle and purple glass to each, two pictures of "her own drawing" in the parlour, two card racks in the drawing room, of her own making, card table in the parlour. If she wishes to furnish one or two rooms, she should be "comfortably accommodated with other articles". These legacies from her real estate in case personal estate not sufficient.
Residue to John Gordon and Nathaniel Morphett upon trust, to sell and invest money, which is to be divided into three parts; one part for John Gordon, one for Frederick Gordon, another grandson of Robert Morphett, at 21 years; remainder, in trust, for Harriet Gordon, at 21 or day of marriage.
Her late husband gave, in trust, an annuity for Priscilla Summers, if she was still in her service, she has since left her service, her conduct has apparently made it impossible to retain her in service, and she "is wholly unworthy" of the legacy, testator wants to prevent annuity being paid!
Witnesses: John Homan, Draper of Rochester, Larkin Allan, Gentleman of Rochester and William Wildash Mannering, Builder of Chatham
Codicil dated 30th September 1833
To Rev. George Harker, Vicar of St. Nicholas, 10guineas, as a testimony of her regard. Will confirmed.
Witnesses: John Homan and William Wildash Mannering
Proved 26th November 1834
19. [5]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SIR JOSEPH DE COURCY LAFFON, BART. K.H.
OF OTHAM, KENT
WHO DIED 7th JULY 1848
AGED 68 YEARS
Joseph de Courcy Laffon died in France
PART 6
TOWER ARCH
SOUTH SIDE
20. [ ]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH
THE AFFECTIONATE AND BELOVED WIFE OF
MR. ROBERT CLEMENTS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 7th JULY 1846 AGED 54 YEARS
"Lo, at your feet ye serious reader, sleeps
a wife whose fall her lonely husband weeps
yet still his grief admits of some release.
In hope she dwells above in endless peace"
ALSO CAROLINE WOOLLEY
SISTER OF THE ABOVE AND SECOND DAUGHTER OF
CAPTAIN ROBERT WOOLLEY AND BETSY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 30th OF JANUARY 1835 AGED 36 YEARS
Elizabeth Clements, husband Robert was a Tailor of Rochester High Street, he was Mayor of Rochester five times. Other members of the family were builders. They have a large tomb in St. Nicholas Cemetery.
Caroline Woolley, of Highgate, Spinster, P. C. C. Will dated 2nd December 1829
Her half of house in St. Margaret's, lately occupied by William Lomas, (subject to life interest of her father Robert Woolley) and other real estate, ready money and securities, goods and personal estate, to sister Elizabeth wife of Robert Clements, for ever. Robert and Elizabeth Clements, executors.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Solicitor, Rochester, D. R. Lewis and James Lewis.
Codicil , no date or witnesses.
To Mary Ann Tattam 4 half guineas given to testator by Mary Ann's grandmother Jane Tattam, and a ring in remembrance of Ann Grover; to Emma Tattam; a watch chain and seals, presented by her uncle; to Marianne lloyd a ring testator received on death of her mother.
Affidavit dated 24th October 1835
John Grover of Edmonton and John James Tattam, Junior, of the Custom House, sworn that they knew the testator, formerly of Highgate but now of Rochester, for many years, and were well acquainted with her handwriting and signature. They have examined the codicil and have no doubt it is in her hand.
Proved 11th November 1835
NORTH SIDE
21. [1]
THE BELLS
OF THIS CHURCH WERE
RESTORED IN 1960 IN MEMORY OF
SYDNEY WILLIAMS WHEATLEY
HON. CANON, M.A., F.S.A., F.K.C.
BORN 30th MAY 1869, DIED 11th MAR. 1951
VICAR OF THIS PARISH
1915 –1947
22. [2]
ARTHUR RYE FOR MANY YEARS A MEDICAL PRACTIONER
OF THIS PARISH DIED MARCH 13th 1832 AGED 50 YEARS
AMELIA HIS WIFE DIED OCTOBER 12th 1864 AGED 79 YEARS
AMELIA FRIDAY THEIR DAUGHTER DIED APRIL 21st 1865 AGED 51 YEARS
GEORGE RYE, H.E.I.C. WAS LOST OFF THE COAST OF MAURITIUS
1835 AGED 20 YEARS
SARAH ANNE RYE DIED JANUARY 22nd 1852 AGED 35 YEARS
TO THEIR MEMORY THIS IS AFFECTIONATELY PLACED BY THE SURVIVORS
ARTUR BRISLEY RYE AND WILLIAM BRENCHLEY RYE 1865
(See also BRISLEY tomb, north churchyard)
Arthur Rye is buried in the Brisley tomb in the churchyard
PART 7
NORTH NAVE WALL, WEST TO EAST
23. [1]
IN REMEMBRANCE OF
W. T. KING
TROOPER 1st. LIFE GUARDS
WHO DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE IN ITALY 5th NOV. 1918
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS AND MEN
OF THE BRITISH MILITARY MISSION ATTACHED TO THE
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ITALIAN ARMY IN THE FIELD
24. [2]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM MOFFAT ESQ.
OF HARPERTON, ROXBURGHSHIRE
A NATIVE OF THIS PLACE AND FORMERLY
A COMMANDER IN THE H.E.I.C. MARITIME SERVICE
WHO DIED AT KENSINGTON ON THE 14th SEPTEMBER 1850
AGED 76 YEARS
"Behold God is my Salvation I will trust, and not be afraid,
for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he
also is become my Salvation"
"God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten
son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish
but have everlasting life"
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED AS A TRIBUTE OF AFFECTION
BY HIS SON AND DAUGHTER TO THE MEMORY OF A BELOVED PARENT
William Moffat, (Born in St. Margaret's), Proprietor of Lands of Harperton and Highridge, Roxburgh, Former Commander in Naval Service of H.E.I.C., now of Leam Cottage, Kensington. Trust Deed (P.C.C.) dated 5th August 1834.
Has lately purchased land in Roxburgh, desires to settle this land. To his trustees, Alexander Allan of Roxburgh, his brother in law, Rev. Henry Duke Harrington, his nephew, and Alexander Moffat Allan son of Alexander Allan, also a nephew, the lands and farm of Harperton occupied by George Roberton, and land and farm at Heirigg or Highridge occupied by Andrew Thomson, formerly part of Barony of Edam in Roxburgh. To daughter Elizabeth Margaret Moffat, an annuity of £100 for life, from above lands. These lands to be settled on his son James Douglas Moffat and his male heirs, in default to female heirs., in default then to daughter's male heirs, etc., in default to nephew James Moffat Allan, in default, to nephew William Henry Allan, in default to nephew John Allan, in default to nephew Douglas Allan, in default to testator's nearest heirs. Involved details, with reference to Scottish law follows.
The above was written by James Hewat, Clerk to John Tod?, Writer to the Signet, at Leam Cottage.
Witnesses: David Munro, Major 94th Regiment and of Whitehill, Ayrshire and Richard Stonham, Builder, 3 Edwards Terrace, Kensington
Codicil dated 28th August 1841
Testator now in Edinburgh. Ratifies trust deed. Trustee Rev. Harrington's name had been crossed out on trust deed, now reinstated. Christian name of John Allan should be Henry John.
Witnesses: David Munro, David Forbes Grant and John Lumsden Smith.
P.C.C. Will dated 22nd September 1841
Ratifies trust deed made in 1834. His freehold house in St. Margaret's and other freeholds in Strood and Upper Marine Terrace, Margate, his shares in Rock Life Assurance Co., of Bridge Street, Blackfriars, shares in Metropolitan Loan and Investment Co., of Verulam Buildings, Gray's Inn, shares in City of New York 5% Water Stock, redeemable in 1865, shares in Revisionary Interest Society, of King's Arms Yard, Coleman Street, London, stock in Bank of England, stock in East India Co., (£1,000) and his 3% stock in Great Book of France, to trustees, in trust.
Trustees to pay Mary Elizabeth Moffat, Spinster and Margaret Harrington, Widow, his sisters, £100 each; to Margaret Harrington, his niece, £500; to Sophia Fisher, niece, £100; to William , Allan, John and Douglas Allan, nephews, £500 each. £500 for his trustees to buy a Government Life Annuity for Rev. James Harrington; £500 to Rev. Henry Harrington. To poor of St. Margaret's over 60 years of age, £50; to poor of Lauder and Edam, over 60, £50; to repair and paint tombs of his mother and relations in St. Margaret's churchyard and brother's at St. Anne Limehouse; son and sister in old churchyard , Camberwell, £50, at discretion of trustees.
To Alexander Allan Senior, Rev. James Harrington and Rev. Henry Harrington, £500 each for their trouble. He sets aside £1,000 for new buildings at Harperton and Highridge Hall, if trustees think fit. From shares in City of New York Water, interest to sisters Mary Moffat and Margaret Harrington, equally, for life; after their deaths, to the Revs. Harrington, equally; after their deaths to their children.
Trustees to convey to Captain William Douglas Harrington of Madras Light Cavalry, his nephew, all his shares in Rock Assurance; if he dies before testator, then to his children, in default to testator's heirs. Trustees also to convey to the Allan brothers, his nephews, shares in Metropolitan Loan Co.. His Trustees to hold shares in Revisionary Interest Society; they to pay dividends to Elizabeth Margaret Douglas Moffat, his daughter, now wife of William Money of Bengal Civil Service, for life; after her death, to her children. Stock in Bank of England interest to daughter Elizabeth Money, for life, after her death, as before. East India Stock, (£1,000), to be conveyed to son James, if he dies before testator, then to his heirs. He has good opinion of French State Funds, so trustees to hold all French Stock, until 5th July 1852 and to pay dividends to son James, for life, after his death, to his children.
Trustees to convey to daughter Elizabeth and her eldest child, freehold house in Rochester, to convey to son James house in Strood and house in Margate, and all furniture, household goods, etc.
Trustees to hold residue and invest in Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland or real estate in England or Scotland.
Ratifies settlement made on his marriage with Sarah; annuity given to her on their separation will be void, she being well provided for ; she had "most unjustifiably absconded from my home".
Will, written by Alexander Crawford, Writer, Lauder
Witnesses: David Munro, John Lumsden Smith, Book Seller and Stationer, Edinburgh and Alexander Crawford
Codicil dated 18th August 1847
Nephew Alexander Allan has died, appoints nephews William and Douglas Allan as trustees and executors, along with those already appointed. Trustees to convey to children of late nephew Captain William Harrington and children of Rev. Henry Harrington, his shares in Rock Assurance. Shares in British Colonial Bank and Loan Co. of Moorgate Street, conveyed to nephews William and Douglas Allan.
Interest on his stock in Great Book of France, conveyed to children of son James and his wife Jeanette.
Witnesses: Alexander Crawford, David Broomfield, Lauder and A. Valence, Chief Magistrate, Lauder
Proved 5th October 1850 Power reserved to William and Douglas Allan.
25. [3]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
STEPHEN JENNINGS SWAYNE ESQ., M.D.
DEPUTY INSPECTOR
OF HOSPITALS AND FLEETS
DIED SEPTEMBER 28th 1853
AGED 71 YEARS
26. [4]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
THE VENERABLE JOHN LAW D.D. ARCHDEACON OF ROCHESTER
WHO UNITING A VIGOROUS UNDERSTANDING
AND A CULTIVATED MIND
TO A KIND, COURTEOUS, AND CHEERFUL DEMEANOUR
AFFORDED
DURING A RESIDENCE OF ALMOST 60 YEARS IN THIS PARISH
THE EDYFYING EXAMPLE
OF A CHRISTIAN MINISTER
STEADILY EMPLOYED IN THE SACRED DUTIES OF HIS OFFICE
EAGER TO EXTEND THE BLESSINGS OF RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
TO A LARGE AND INCREASING POPULATION
PROMPT AND LIBERAL IN DEEDS OF PRIVATE CHARITY
ACTIVE, ZEALOUS AND DISCREET IN THE SUPPORT
OF ALL PIOUS AND USEFUL INSTITUTIONS
AND NEVER WEARY IN WELL DOING
HE DIED FEBRUARY THE 5th 1827 AGED 87 YEARS
THE INHABITANTS PLACED THIS TABLET
THANKFUL TO GOD FOR SO BRIGHT A PATTERN
OF CHRISTIAN EXCELLENCE
AND DESIROUS THAT IT SHOULD BE HAD
IN LASTING REMEMBRANCE
John Law, D. D., Archdeacon of Rochester, is buried in the Cathedral. P.C.C. Will dated 4th January 1827
To grand daughter Anna Maria Hussey, formerly Laws and Mary Laws, daughters of his eldest late son Charles, £1,500 Bank 3% Annuities, if grand daughter dies pre 21 and unmarried, then to her mother for life. Much of this will is taken up with Marriage settlements of his daughters, Martha, widow of Henry Dampier (a relation of Dean Dampier), and Stephana wife of Joseph Seymour Briscoe, late of Pond Hill, Bletchingly, many thousands of pounds are involved.
To son Francis, £1,000; testator's sister has bequeathed to Francis reversion of estate at at Bedgbury, Kent. To daughter Jane, Bank Stock of £3,330 2s 3d and £1,000, and his chariot. To daughter Mary, £1,000 India Stock and £1,000.
Pictures and books at Bedgbury lately bequeathed "to me by my dear sister, to my son Francis". In case daughter Jane is unmarried at his death, she shall have part of his wine and furniture at Rochester, plate, linen, books, except books at Bedgbury, as she chooses. Remainder divided between sons ---------------- ?, and wine and spirits in cellar. To Miss Marianne Carr late of Rochford, £100; his gold watch and chain to son George. To each of his servants with him at death, for at least three years, except John Aylett, a year's wages and mourning; John Aylett gets £200 and mourning.
To son Henry, vase presented to him by Clergy of Diocese, if son George is living at Henry's death, then vase to him, if George is dead, vase to be sold.
Residue of personal estate to sons Henry and George, and grandson John Lucius Dampier, in trust, to sell, proceeds divided between daughters Martha, Jane, Mary and Stephana, and sons, equally.
Sons Henry and George and grandson John Dampier executors, John in place of his father Henry, who was executor in former will. To each of them, £100 "as a trifling acknowledgement for their trouble".
Witnesses: Edward Twopenny, Rochester, Gentleman, George Essell, Rochester, Gentleman and J. S. Bullard, Rochester, Gentleman
Proved 19th February 1827
PART 8
SOUTH NAVE WALL, EAST TO WEST
27. [1]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS SAUNDERS ESQUIRE
COLLECTOR OF HER MAJESTY’S CUSTOMS
AT THE PORT OF ROCHESTER
AND AFTERWARDS AT GREENOCK
IN SCOTLAND
AT WHICH PLACE HE DIED
AND IS INTERRED IN THE
BURIAL GROUND OF THIS CHURCH
IN THE SAME VAULT ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF HIS WIFE
CATHERINE SAUNDERS
WHO DIED ALSO AT GREENOCK
Thomas Saunders, Mayor of Rochester in 1825, 27 and 31
28. [2]
IN FILIAL LOVE AND HONOURED MEMORY OF
CHARLES AND ANN MARIA SAUNDERS
FORMERLY OF THIS PARISH A.D. 1863
"We bless O Lord thy holy name for them thy servants departed this
life in thy faith and fear, beseeching thee to give us grace so to follow
their good examples that with them we may be partakers of thy Heavenly Kingdom"
29. [3]
I.S.E.
THOMAS MANLY, ARMIGER TERTIUS HAERES
GEORGII MANLY DE LACH PROPE CESTRIA,
ARMIGER CUJUS INTERITUS EGREGIAM PROPTER HUMANITATEM
PIETATE (QUAM IN PUBLICA PACE CONSERVANDA
ADMINISTRAVIT) JUSTITIAM OMNICUM PROBORUM
VERIS PLORATUR LACRIMIS
IN UXORE DUXIT IANA (QUEODE TUMULO CONDITUR)
FILIAM SECUNDAM RICHARDI LEE
DE DELCE SUB CIVITATE ROFFENSI ARMIGERUM
IN FELICI HOC CONJUGIO NATI SUNT QUATUOR LIBERI
QUORAM TRES UNICUM FILIUM ET
BINAS FILIAS PATRIAS VIRTUTES EXCOLENTES
SUPERSITES RELIQUIT
OBIJT 22 DIE MARTII, AETATIS QUAE 63
ANNO DNI:
1690
Thomas Manley, of St. Margaret's, Esquire, P.C.C. Will dated 10th November 1687
To daughter Jane, £100, to daughter Frances, £400, they to follow example of their "excellent mother and now a St. in Heaven" To Jane an annuity of £60 and an annuity of £27 for Frances. If Jane dies unmarried, £50, part of the £100, to Frances and remaining £50 to son Thomas. If Frances dies before she is married, then £200, part of the £400, to Jane, remaining £200 to son Thomas. If Thomas dies before marriage or without lawful heirs, all his estate in London, as well as Kent, to daughters, for ever. If son settles on his wife, £100 annuity for life, daughters to pay £400 each, to John Manley of the Lach ?, Cheshire.
£5 to nephew George Willamson; 40s to niece Margaret Daniel; 40s to niece Watson; 40/- to nephew Richard Lee; £5 to niece Frances Conny and £5 to nephew Charles Manley, all to be paid six months after death of son Thomas. If his children all die pre marriage without heirs, then all real estate to nephew John Manley and his male heirs, for ever, paying to niece Jane Prestman £50, nephew George Manley of London, £100 and to his wife, £20, nephew Charles Manley, £40, niece Conny, £40, nephew Lee, £20; niece Watson, £20, nephew George Williamson, £20 within six months of deaths of his children.
To sister Margaret Manley, £5 for mourning and a ring; to two daughters, £25 for mourning and piece of plate in memory of him. A ring of 15s value to: cousin Mary Brewer, nephew Lee, niece Watson, nephew John Manley and his wife. To godson Thomas 50s, to godson Thomas Morley son of brother George £5. A ring of 16/- value to nephew Charles Manley, nephew and niece Conny; nephew and niece Davies, nephew and niece George Manley, nephew and niece Daniell, niece Prestman.
To worthy friend Sir Richard Head a ring of 12s (dead); rings of same value to nephew George Williamson, niece Frances Hulse (dead), friend Dr Belcher and brother Conny.
To two daughters , two silver salvers, two silver noggings, six silver spoons, four silver salt sellars, two feather beds of the best, eight pairs of best flaxen sheets, six dozen best flaxen napkins, three dozen pewter plates, six pewter dishes, equally divided, plus six cane chairs, four tables, two of best callico quilts, two ------- ?, four cushions and two best brass pots, and £60 and £200?
To poor of Chatham and St. Margaret's, 20s per annum for ever, in wheaten bread, for poor widows, on Christmas and Easter Day, money from rents of Manor of Walderslade, Chatham. Son Thomas executor, he gets residue, provided he is kind and affectionate to his sisters and pays their annuities. Any dispute of will to be settled by the Wardens and Assistants of Rochester Bridge Trust.
Witnesses: Nannes Combe of London "and well known to Mr Dandell, William Dandell and John Guy
Proved 21st April 1691
PART 9
NORTH GALLERY, NORTH WALL, EAST TO WEST
30. [1]
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH SECOND WIFE OF
JOHN WHITE, DISTILLER OF THIS PARISH
AND DAUGHTER OF GEORGE SAYER ESQ.
OF SANDWICH SHE DIED THE 18th OF FEB. 1784
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE MR. JOHN WHITE WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 11th OF JANUARY 1795
AGED 41 YEARS
John White, of St. Margaret's, Distiller and Wine Merchant, P.C.C. Will dated 18th December 1790
Wife Mary and good friend, William Holmes of Upper Thames Street, London, Distiller, are executors.
Leasehold house in St. Margaret's which he lives in, with storehouse, and leasehold storehouses, stables, vaults, yard etc., adjoining house, to wife Mary. To William Holmes, £1,000 from his personal estate upon trust, to invest with consent and approval of wife; to pay her interest for life. After her death, the £1,000 to be transferred to their children. If none living, executor to pay £400 of the £1,000 to Peter Fennell Mann, one of the children of Ann Mann, his wife's sister, at 21 years. Another £400, part of the £1,000, equally between Frances and Peter Wade, children of Captain Wade, late brother of his wife, at 21 years. Remaining £200 of the £1,000, equally between Anna Maria Reynolds and Thomas Reynolds, two of children of late Thomas Reynolds by Elizabeth, also deceased. If the Wades die pre 21 without lawful heirs, then their money goes to Peter Fennell Mann, if he dies pre 21, or in wife's lifetime, without lawful heirs, and both Wades die in wife's lifetime without lawful heirs, then theses legacies to his wife.
To William Holmes £20 for his trouble. Household goods, furniture, stock in trade, horses, carriages and residue of personal estate, after payment of the £1,000 and debts, to wife Mary.
Witnesses: Aaron Waddup and John Sparkes, Attorney of Rochester
Proved 8th January 1795 Power reserved to Mary White.
31. [2]
NEAR THIS PLACE
LIES THE BODY OF PAUL STIGANT. HE
SERV’D YE CROWN IN QUALITY OF MA. CARPENTER
OF SEVERAL SHIPS AND BUILDERS’ ASSISTANT OF HIS MAJY.
YARD AT CHATHAM AND MA. BUILDER AT PORT MAHON,
HARWICH, AND SHEERNESS. IN WHICH LAST HE
DIED 15th OF OCTOBER 1717 AET 58 UNIVERSALLY LAMENTED
BY HIS SUPERIORS AS AN USEFUL OFFICER, BY HIS
EQUALS AS A WORTHY NEIGHBOUR, BY YE POOR AS A
BOUNTIFUL HOUSEKEEPER, BY HIS OWN FAMILY AS
TENDER HUSBAND AND INDULGENT FATHER. HE MARRIED
MARY DAUGHTER OF ELEXAR. HAMMOND IN
THE COUNTY OF KENT, GENTLEMAN, BY WHOM HE
HAD ISSUE ONE SON AND TWO DAUGHTERS, JOHN
ELIZAth. AND ANN .HIS AFFLICTED WIDOW
RAISED THIS MONUMENT TO HIS MEMORY
ALSO
THE BODY OF CAPTAIN
JOHN STIGANT
HIS SON WHO DIED THE 5th OF MARCH
1719*
AGED 31 YEARS
* 1720, new style
Mary Stigant, of St. Margaret's, Widow, P.C.C. Will dated 8th December 1735
Her freehold fresh marsh or arable in East Malling and Snodland, called Abbey Meads, late in occupation of Mr George Peckham, now by Mr John May and Nicholas Wray, to "dear loving " grand daughter, Clarina Allen (late Clarina Carrier, spinster), now wife of John Allen of London, Gentleman, for their lives; after their deaths, to the lawful heirs of their bodies. If no children, then to children of her 2nd husband, etc. In default, to Clarina's own right heirs for ever. Her freehold farmland in Birling, called Sharnold's Farm, occupied by Joan Wetlands, to Clarina and James Allen, chargeable with an annuity of £10 to her sister Elizabeth Crayford, for life. After Clarina and James die,to the heirs of their bodies or any later husband. In default, to niece, Anne Garrett, daughter of sister, Elizabeth, for ever. Freehold farm and house in Birling, called Plott's Fram, occupied by John May, to Clarina and James Allen, for life, if no heirs, as above, then to Clarina's own right heirs, for ever. Freehold farm in Borden, occupied by John Standley, also to the Allens, as above.
Leasehold on St. Margaret's Banks, Rochester, in her own occupation, also to the Allens, for term of lease,after their deaths, to executors for rest of term. She does not want James Allen or his executors, except children by Clarina, to hold any freehold or leasehold. To niece Anne Garrett, £50; to Mrs Elizabeth Bird, wife of [ ] Bird of Lambeth, daughter of John Bryant, a gold ring of 20s value; a gold ring of 20s value to, James Bryant son of John and Joan Bryant; William Stigant son of John Stigant of Portsmouth, three daughters of Robert and Mary Peppitt (both deceased); Thomas Knight of Bird's Green, Kent, Yeoman and Elizabeth, his wife. To nephew Mr John Nash of East Ham and Rebecca, his wife, , and James Sommers of Chatham, Shipwright, £10 each for mourning; John and Rebecca Nash, John Sommers and John Cannon of Deptford also get a gold ring of 20s value.
Residue , including South Sea Stock, to Clarina Allen, chargeable with debts and usual expenses; she and husband James, executors.
Witnesses: Richard Striver, John Burgis and Hannah Dummer ("lives next door to Madam Stigant")
Proved 14th November 1736 (Clarina also known as Clarania)
32. [3]
TO THE MEMORY OF
CAPT. CHARLES JOHN MOORE MANSFIELD
ROYAL NAVY
WHO DURING A PERIOD OF 40 YEARS ARDUOUS
SERVICE ESTABLISHED THE CHARACTER OF AN HONOURABLE AND GALLANT OFFICER.
IN THE YEAR 1792 HE WAS MADE COMMANDER,
AND SOON AFTERWARDS RAISED TO THE RANK OF
POST CAPTAIN.
WHILST COMMANDING THE ANDROMACHE HE WAS
ATTACKED BY AN ALGERINE FRIGATE UNDER
SPANISH COLORS, WHICH HE CAPTURED AFTER
A LONG AND DESPERATE ENGAGEMENT.
FOR MANY YEARS HE COMMANDED THE MINOTAUR
AND HAD THE HONOUR OF CAPTURING THE
EL NEPTUNO A SPANISH 80-GUN SHIP
IN THE EVER-MEMORABLE ENGAGEMENT OF
TRAFALGAR
SOON AFTER THIS PERIOD, WORN DOWN BY FATIGUE
HE RETIRED INTO THE BOSOM OF HIS FAMILY
AND AFTER A LONG AND AFFLICTING ILLNESS
CALMLY RESIGNED HIS SOUL
INTO THE HANDS OF HIS MAKER
ON THE 23rd DAY OF APRIL, 1813, AGED 52 YEARS
Charles John Moore Mansfield, of West Malling, Captain of H.M.S. Minotaur, (one of the Trafalgar Captains) P.C.C. Will dated 27th February 1807
Mourning for wife, Anna (nee Spong) and children to be paid as soon as convenient. To brother in law, George Jope of St. Aubyn Street, Plymouth Dock, Clerk and James Sykes the Younger of Arundel Street, Strand, 10 guineas each, also to them and sister, [ ] Jope wife of George, 2 gns for a mourning ring.
To wife, Anna, household goods and furniture, for life, as long as she remains his widow. Money, investments and residue to George Jope and James Sykes, upon trust, to pay wife annuity of £300 for life, while she is his widow, and sums to pay for maintenance of son John Hawkins Hughes Mansfield and daughter Mary, until they are 21 (or marriage of Mary). Trustees to transfer to son sufficient to provide £500 per annum at 21, and sufficient to advance him in business or a profession. When daughter is 21 or married, sufficient funds to provide her with £200 per annum for life; also for a marriage settlement. Rules for succession follow.
Household goods and furniture after death of wife or her remarriage, and all funds to fall into residuary personal estate, upon trust. Trustees will divide into two equal parts, ½ to son and ½ to daughter as above. If both die pre 21, then be administered according to intestacy rules. Wife to have no more than already provided.
Wife is guardian of children during minority, or marriage of daughter; if wife dies, trustees will be guardians, if she remarries, trustees will be executors. Trust conditions follow.
Witnesses: Thomas Whittaker and James Selby
Codicil dated 26th April 1808
Wife to have further sum of £40 per annum. Daughter to have further sum of £60 per annum.
Second Codicil dated 23rd August 1809
£1,000 stock in 3% Bank of England Annuities to wife and daughter, equally divided. Wife to have extra £60 per annum, daughter another £40 per annum.
Witnesses; James Selby and Thomas Selby, Junior
Proved 18th June 1813
33. [4]
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS MORSE, GENTLEMAN
LIEUTENANT OF HIS MAJESTY’S SHIP, CULLODEN,
A THIRD RATE MAN OF WAR,
ONLY SON OF JOHN MORSE, GENTLEMAN
AND SUSANNA HIS WIFE,
OF NORTH REPPS IN THE COUNTY OF NORFOLK,
WHO WAS DROWNED AT SHEERNESS 31st AUG. 1751
BY THE BOAT’S BEING OVER SET
AS HE WAS SETTING OUT UPON HIS DUTY
FROM ON BOARD THE CULLODEN FOR CHATHAM,
AGED 29 YEARS.
HIS AFFLICTED MOTHER SETS UP THIS MONUMENT
FOR THE BEST OF SONS,
AND IN REMEMBRANCE OF HIS EARLY MERIT.
34. [5]
NEAR THIS MONUMENT ARE INTERRED
THOS. WILKINS, LATE OF THIS PARISH, ESQ.
AND MARY HIS WIFE AND THOS., THEIR ELDEST SON
ALSO ROBERT WILKINS ESQ.
(YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED THOS. & MARY)
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 7th OF APRIL 1771
AGED 56 YEARS
AT HIS REQUEST THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED
Thomas Wilkins, of St. Margaret's, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 3rd April 1729
Desires to be buried in St. Margaret's church as near as possible to son Thomas.
To only son Robert, all property and freehold estates, for ever, subject to Dower Rights, which wife Mary may claim for life. She gets £100 and annuity of £50 for life, charged on real and personal estate, as long as she is his widow.
If she remarries the £50 annuity is void; if son Robert dies pre 21, then his legacy to wife, for life.
To "worthy and esteemed friends" Thomas Fowle of Hampstead, Middlesex, Esq., and Rev. William Dormer of Rochester, £100; to Mrs Mary, kinswoman to Thomas Fowle, now living with him, £50, to be paid to his father.
To Mary Westall, Thomas Fowle's servant, £5. To his maid servant, with him at his death, £5 for mourning, if widow and son thinks she deserves it. Residue to son; if he is dies pre 21, he should leave all or most of his personal estate to his mother, she being an "indulgent wife and mother". His wife and son to live in his house in "love and amity", as long as they want. They to have use of furniture and household goods as long as they are together.
Thomas Fowle, Rev. William Dormer and son executors.
Witnesses: John Morrall, K. Morrall and Robert Weeden
Codicil dated 29th November 1731
He has given Rev. Dormer £50, now revokes this because he now believes he has good prospects and does not need assistance.
Witnesses: Thomas Peek and Mary Cooke
Proved 11th November 1734 Power reserved to Thomas Fowle, Rev. Dormer has since died !
Robert Wilkins, of St. Margaret's, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 18th February 1763
Desires to be buried in St. Margaret's church as near as possible to his "honoured" father and mother. A "decent" marble monument to be erected near his grave, the name of his late brother Thomas and his parents to be inscribed on it.
To his cousin Ann Calloway of Fareham, widow, an annuity of £100 for life and to Ann Wilkins of London, widow of late cousin Robert Wilkins of the Post Office, London, Gentleman, an annuity of £100 for life, chargeable upon his real and personal estate. His real estate to use of Mary Wilkins of London, spinster and Isabella the "now" wife of [ ] Terry of St. Paul's Churchyard, London, daughter of late cousin Robert Wikins, equally shared, for ever, chargeable with above annuities and legacies.
Annuity of £30 to friend Michael Littlewood of St. Margaret's, Shipwright and Eleanor, his wife, for life; annuity of £20 to Sarah Allen of St. Margaret's, widow, for life; annuity of £20 to his maid servant Bridget Bradbury, for life, if still in his service. To Body Spearman of Rotherhithe, Sail Maker, £1,000 part of his stock in 3½% bank annuities of £1,756, upon trust, during minority of godson Robert Spearman, one of Body's sons; the interest to his education and placing him out; if he lives to 21, the £1,000 to be transferred to him; if he dies pre 21 then to Mary Wilkins and Isabella Terry.
To Body Spearman and his wife Ann, Robert Matson of Nonnington, Yeoman and Susanna, his wife and Mary Seager of Borden, spinster, £10 each for mourning. Residue of money and securities, personal estate and household goods, etc., to Mary Wilkins and Isabella Terry, daughters of late Robert Wilkins, equally shared; they are executors.
Witnesses: John Ashdown, Foreman of Rochester Bridge, Thomas Harrison, Mason of Rochester Bridge and Thomas Tomlyn.
Codicil dated 17th May 1770
He has given annuity of £20 to Sarah Allen, (she is actually of St. Nicholas) and Bridget Bradbury annuity of £20
He now increases this to £30. If Bridget is still with him she gets two sets of mourning, one for Sundays and holidays, one for working days. Rest of will confirmed.
Witnesses: Henry Jarvis, John Southcott and Thomas Tomlyn
Proved 16th April 1771
END OF THE NORTH GALLERY
PART 10
SOUTH GALLERY, EAST WALL, NORTH TO SOUTH
35. [1]
NEAR THIS PLACE
LYES INTERRED THE BODY OF
MARY ALLIN DAUGHTER OF
JOSEPH ALLIN AND HESTER
HIS WIFE WHO WAS BORN IN THIS PARISH
THE 24th OF JUNE 1681 & DYED AT SHEERNESS
THE 6th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1703/4 IN HOPES
OF A JOYFUL RESURRECTION
(See also two brothers in churchyard)
Joseph Allin. The headstone to Allin's two sons is the oldest monument in the churchyard. His daughter is commemorated by the tablet on the wall of the South Gallery.
Allin was a Shipwright of Deptford when he made his Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will on 20th November 1717
His wife, Hester was to have rents and profits of properties in Deptford, for term of leases, for life.
After her death, to his son Joseph and his children for remainder of term. Wife, Hester to receive interest from £300 South Sea Stock, for life. After her death, £100 of the stock to son Joseph, £100 to son Benjamin and the remaining £100 to daughter, Sarah Edge. To the three children of son Joseph, £50 each. To grandchildren, Lewis and Anthony Allin, £20 each and to son Benjamin, £50. Residue of real and personal estate to wife Hester. Sons Joseph and Benjamin, executors.
Witnesses; John Hothley, Susanna Ward and J. Wheatley
Proved 26th November 1717
36. [2]
NEAR THIS LYETH
MRS. L.R. RUSH
DIED JUNE 15th 1782
AGED 41 YEARS
37. [3]
UNDER THIS PEW LIES THE BODY OF
COREY HENDRES, GENT. WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE YE 18th OF NOVR. 1712 AGED
44 YEARS
ALSO HIS DAUGHTER MARGARET WHO
DIED YE 24th FEBY. 1702* AGED 23 DAYS
AND HIS SON COREY WHO DIED
YE 24th OF DECR. 1705 AGED 5 YEARS
AND 5 MONTHS
LIKEWISE HIS WIFE SUSANNA
WHO DIED YE 8th OF DECEMBR.
1736 AGED 66 YEARS
*1703, new style
Corey Hendras, of St. Margaret's, Gentleman, P. C. C. Will dated 28th March 1712
"Weak in body". Freehold properties in Borden, St. Margaret's and St. Nicholas, to wife Susan for life, she to keep in repair and to pay from rents to his "honoured mother" Mrs Jane Hendras, an annuity of £15. After his mother's death, this annuity to his sister Mrs Ann Vint for life, as long as she remains a widow. After his wife dies, the properties go to his daughter, Susan for ever, subject to the above annuities. If daughter dies without lawful heirs, all properties to his sister, Ann for ever.
Personal estate to wife and gold watch, she usually wears, and all her other ornaments and jewellery, household goods, ½ of plate and income from residue, money and investments.
When daughter marries, residue of personal estate to her, if she dies to his sister. His gold watch, and jewellery his daughter usually wears, to her. To friend John Shales of Chatham, Agent Victualler, his agate handled Cutoe?, and to friend Richard Sheafe of Rochester, his silver hilted sword. Wife is executor. "Worthy friend", Mary Crompe of St. Margaret's, wife of Mr Justice Crompe, and sister Mrs Ann Vint, are overseers of will and guardians of daughter, with his wife.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Hogg Thomas Whaltott and Richard Sheafe
Proved 1st December 1712
SOUTH WALL, EAST TO WEST
38. [4]
NEAR THIS MARBLE
ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS
OF
THOMAS TOMLYN OF THIS PARISH ESQ.
AND
ELIZABETH HIS WIFE
SHE DIED JUNE 19th 1781 AGED 64
HE DIED MARCH 10th 1797 AGED 83
Thomas Tomlyn, of St. Margaret's, Gentleman, (Attorney), P.C.C. Will dated 23rd June 1790
Directs that he is to be buried in a "shell" in a leaden coffin (the same as his late wife), inside the church, as close as possible to his "dear and virtuous" wife Elizabeth, who died 19th June 1781 aged 64. His funeral to be as hers, in daylight, without pomp, their coffins enclosed by a brick wall. A stone to be placed over them, or a neat marble mural stone, inscribed with their names, day of death and ages; his body to be kept 8 days before burial.
His mansion house, he lives in, with the meadow, purchased from Thomas Baker, adjoining his garden wall, with the "temple" or building, erected on it, in St. Margaret's, and all his real estate, to Julius Shepherd the Elder of Faversham, Brewer and William Twopenny the Younger of Rochester, Gentleman, upon trust, to sell mansion and all real estate and to hold proceeds. He has bank stock consolidated in 1764, which pays him £200 per annum; trustees to pay £150 from the £200 to nephew Charles William Este (a Major in the Army) for life. The remaining £50 to his now maid servant, Mary Franks, who lives with him, for life. After the deaths of the latter two legatees, trustees to pay the £200 per annum to Ann wife of Julius Shepherd for life, after her death, to her children. He discharges nephew Charles Este from debts owed to him. To William James West, son of late nephew, Thomas Tomlyn West, £200; to Thomas Tomlyn West, grandson of said late nephew, £600 stock at 21 years; interest, in meantime, for his maintenance and education. Executors can raise no more than £50 from the £600 stock to place the latter apprentice. If latter dies pre 21, the £600 goes into personal estate.
To servant Mary Franks, £20 for mourning, his field bedsteddle, bed, bedding and furniture, two pairs of best sheets, two pillow coats, metal watch and all body linen, this for her "care and tenderness towards my late dear wife, her vigilance and strict attendance on me in my infirmities and frequent illness; fidelity and management of my family and household for many years".
To gardener William Brown and coachman James Titmas (a weekly servant), £50 each in addition to wages, if still in his service; to each of his male and female servants, at time of his death, £5, in addition to wages;.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Recorder of Rochester, £1,100, part of Capital Stock, upon trust, to take annual interest to pay 12 poor alms women in the "Spytell of St. Catherine in the suburbs of Eastgate, ordained by Symon Potyn, (long since deceased)". If this stock is redeemed by Parliament, the trustees are to lay out the £1,100 and continue to use the interest, as above. He appoints Wardens of Rochester Bridge, overseers of the trust.
To Julius Shepherd and William West, £50 to give to the most deserving poor of St. Margaret's who do not live in the workhouse or receive alms, in amounts of £10 in coals and provisions, etc.
To Mrs Mary Holt daughter of late friend, William Rivet, Esq., now wife of William Holt, Esq., £1,000 bank annuities; to Richard Thomas Wood, "a friendless boy, who now lives with me", £500 bank annuities at 21 years, meantime the interest for his maintenance and education ; he is to be placed in an apprenticeship. Executors to raise from the £500 annuities, sum not exceeding £30 for placing him out apprentice. If he dies pre 21, then the £500 or remaining sum, to the personal residue. Executors to deliver the picture of his "late esteemed friend" Sir Charles Smyth, Bart., to Sir William Smyth of Hill Hall, Essex, or other of the family residing there.
Residue of personal estate, after usual expenses, to children of Julius and Ann Shepherd, equally.
Witnesses: Samuel Durham of St. Margaret's, B. Irish of St. Margaret's and Alexander Pearce of Rochester, Victualler.
Codicil dated 29th July 1793
Has lately bought leasehold property in two dwellings, near his mansion on St. Margaret's Banks, from executors of William Fuin, late Alderman; these go to Mary Franks, for life. After her death, to executors, upon trust, to sell under same conditions in will.
£1,200 to Mayor, Aldermen and Recorder of Rochester, to within twelve months after his death, build twelve rooms or cottages for twelve poor women of St. Catherine's Hospital, on part of Little Meadow, belonging to Hospital, now occupied by him, below and on north side of of Ground Mill and cottage occupied by Nathaniel Stedman, Miller, (which he wishes to be continued to him ); Alderman Samuel Nicholson has drawn up plans for his approval.
To Richard Thomas Wood, an extra £40 to place him apprentice at 14 or 15 years; to Elizabeth Middleton of Maidstone, widow, £50; to gardener William Brown and coachman James Titmas, if still with him, £50 extra each; to maid servants, Mary Asps ? and Sarah Norwood and man servant, Abraham Vinton, if still with him, £25 extra each.
Witnesses: Mary Mugridge, J. H. Allen, Minor Canon, Rochester and John Forwood
Codicil dated 8th November 1794
He had given Mary Holt £1,000 bank annuities; since he made will, her husband, William, is "greatly embarrassed and encumbered in the affairs of his late brother, Henry Holt, and thereby also in his own affairs". He now revokes this legacy, and gives to £1,000 to executors in trust, to pay Mary Holt the annual interest for life, not to be liable to any of her husband's debts. After her death, the £1,000 to her children equally.
To Richard Thomas Wood £20 extra to be added to the £40 for his board, washing and mending during the first four years of his apprenticeship, which testator has engaged to find for him at £15 per annum; if one or more years expired at testator's death, then the £15 for remaining years; any residue to personal estate.
To Mary Franks, all household linen; to each of maid servants £8 for mourning, to men servants £5 for mourning.
Witnesses: J. Smerden, Clerk to Mr Simmons and John Forwod
Proved 31st March 1797
39. [5]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BAYNARD ESQ.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 9th OF JULY 1792
AGED 88 YEARS
HE LEFT TO HIS RELATIVES AND FRIENDSALSO SEVERAL CONSIDERABLE ESTATESTO BETHLEM HOSPITALTHE MARINE SOCIETYTHE SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF SMALL DEBTORS THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OF ST. MARGARET’S PARISH AND THE POOR OF IT WHO DO NOT RECEIVE ALMS
£20,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
300
100
ALSO MISS ELIZABETH BAYNARD
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 4th OF NOVR. 1797 AGED 87 YEARS
John Baynard, of Rochester, Esquire, Formerly of the Navy Office, P. C.C. Will dated 10th April 1788
All his property in Upper Heyford and Glasthorpe, Northamptonshire, and in Hendon, Middlesex, to sister Elizabeth Baynard, for life; she must not pull down and rebuild properties or plough ancient pastures. After her death, "as the employment in which I acquired the principle part of my fortune was obtained by means of the Haddock family, without any the least pecuniary consideration", the property in Northants to William Duffin, Esq., grandson of Richard Haddock, Esq., formerly Comptroller of the Navy, for ever.
To George Marsh, Esq., Clerk of the Acts of H.M. Navy, after death of Baynard's sister, properties in Hendon, for life, after his death, to William Duffin and Rev. Mr Bathurst, Minor Canon of Rochester Cathedral, in trust, for life of George Marsh, Marsh is to receive rents, for life. After his death, to William Marsh, George Marsh's younger son, for life. Again to be held by trustees, Marsh to receive rents, for life. After his death, to his first son, in default to male children in succession. In default of male heirs then to children of James Morrison, Deputy Master of the Mint, by Margaret, his late wife, niece of George Marsh. Lands and houses in St. Margaret's to his sister Elizabeth Baynard, for life; after her death, to the only daughter of late Admiral Nicholas Haddock; detailed conditions follow.
To William Pemble of Cobham, £500; to Rachel, his wife, daughter of Jarvis Maplesden, £1,250; to two sisters of Rachel, £1,000 each; to children of Rachel's late sister Mary, £1,000 equally divided, the latter paid to Francis Hartridge, their father. To Matilda Hodsoll daughter of Edward Hodsoll, Banker in the Strand, £1,500; to Charles Hodsoll of South Ash, £500; to Hester Hodsoll, widow of William Hodsoll, late of South Ash, £200; to Solomon Hughes, Attorney of Devizes, £300; ; to William Hughes, his eldest son, £200; to Thomas Hughes, his grandson, £100; to Mrs Elliott, widow of William Elliott, Engraver, £500; to children of John Elliott, late brother of William, £300, equally shared; the latter paid to Mrs Elliott, their aunt. To Eunice Anderson, £200; to Robert Childs, brother of Eunice Anderson, a Shipwright, now or late of Deptford Yard, £100; to Mrs Keatimg, wife of William Cooper Keating and daughter of the late Dr Ayerst, Prebendary of Canterbury, £200; to Catherine Baynard, formerly Catherine Mathews, £100. To John Townsend, late of Five Fields Row, Chelsea, son of General Townsend, who commanded at Minorca for a short time, £100; to Charles Haddock, son of Admiral Haddock, £1,000, and to his sister £500; to Rev. Bathurst, £1,000; to Martha Smith and Mary Mead, daughters of Mary Mead, and grand daughters of Mrs Elizabeth Howard, who was sister to Commissioner Passenger, of the Victualling Office, £100; to Thomas Faunce formerly "my school fellow at Mr Thornton's", £100; to Mrs Mary Couthard, widow of James Couthard of Lincoln's Inn, £100; to Sarah Sheafe, daughter of Richard Sheafe, Attorney, £100. To each of the three women servants in his house at Rochester, in his and his sister's service at his death, £20, in addition to wages owed; to Jane Smith, late head servant to Edward Hodsoll, £10. £1,000 to the poor of St. Margaret's, (in which parish he was born), who do not receive alms, as executors think fit, with help of minister and churchwardens. To trustee William Duffin, £500; to executor George Marsh, £500.
His sister is to have custody of title deeds of estate for life. Residue of real and personal estate to his sister, she and George Marsh, executors.
If his sister dies in his lifetime or soon after, residue to Rachel Pemble and George Marsh, equally, and Rachel is executor in sister's place. Executors are to pay additional £25 to all £1,000 legacies, and increase other legacies in same proportion.
Witnesses: Thomas Graham, James Graham and John Johnson, Lincoln's Inn
Codicil dated 21st April 1790
Richard Pemble gets additional £200; George Marsh, £500 extra, as does daughter of Admiral Haddock and William Duffin (if latter accepts the trusts in the will ) Rev. Bathurst's legacy is also conditional on him accepting trust. Martha Smith and Mary Mead get £100 extra. The 3rd and 4th sons of Solomon Hughes of Devizes, if there are such sons, get £100 each; John Hodsoll and James Sheldon, Clerks to Edward Hodsoll, Banker, £200 each; to the President and Treasurer of the Bethlem Hospital, Moorfields, £1,000 for the support of insane incurable patients, on condition that they will admit one patient (if needed) from St. Margaret's parish and parish of Shorne, upon recommendation of his executors, or churchwardens of Shorne; St. Margaret's to have preference.
Witnesses: Thomas Graham, Lincoln's Inn, Henry Todd, Clerk to Messrs. Hodsoll and Michael, Bankers, Strand and Elizabeth Cooper, Servant to Mr Hodsoll
Codicil dated 5th March 1792
Confirms will and 1st codicil except:
Revokes legacy of £1,500 to Matilda Hodsoll daughter of Edward, and all other of her legacies. £200 extra to William Hughes, son of Solomon, Thomas Marsh Hughes, son of Solomon. To Sarah Hughes daughter of Solomon, £200.
William Pemble gets £500 extra; Thomas Hodsoll of Riverhead and his brother James of Sundrish (sic) Sundridge?, get £500 each. Thomas Elliott, his next door neighbour and tenant gets £100; Charles and Robert Hughes 3rd and 4th sons of Solomon Hughes, £100 each, extra.
To the Treasurer of the Corporation called The Marine Society, London, £1,000; to the Treasurer of the society for the discharge and relief of persons imprisoned for small debts, The Chartered House Society, in Craven Street, Strand, £1,000, for the sole use and purposes of the society. To the Minister and Churchwardens of St. Margaret's, £300 for, with consent of executors, the Sunday School; all these legacies from his personal estate.
Witnesses: Thomas Graham, Robert Hill and John Tinniswood, Lincoln's Inn
Proved 20th July 1792
Baynard lived at Restoration House; he assisted John Thorpe with Registrum Roffenses.
40. [6]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN FRANCIS PERCY
(A DESCENDANT OF THE NOBLE AND
ANCIENT FAMILY OF ALNWICK CASTLE
IN NORTHUMBERLAND) WHO SERVED 47 YEARS
IN THE ROYAL NAVY
IN THE YEAR 1700 HE WAS BLOWN UP IN THE CARLISLE
AND WAS PROVIDENTIALLY ONE OF THE SEVEN THAT WERE SAVED
OUT OF 200 MEN
IN 1704 HE WAS DANGEROUSLY WOUNDED IN THE
ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH FLEETS IN
THE MEDITERRANEAN
IN 1707 HE WAS CAST AWAY ON THE ROCKS OF SCILLY
WITH SIR CLOUDSLEY SHOVEL AND MIRACULOUSLY PRESERVED
HE WAS AT YE BURNING OF THE YE FRENCH AND SPANISH FLEETS AT
VIGO HE WAS AT THE TAKING OF GIBRALTER WHERE HE
BOARDED AND BURNT A 28 GUN SHIP HE WAS LIKEWISE AT
THE SIEGE OF COPENHAGEN, MALTA, GUARDA FORT, BARCELONA
OSTEND, TOULON: IN ALL WHICH ACTIONS HE AQUITTED
HIMSELF WITH BRAVERY AND HONOUR
WORN OUT IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY AND LONG AFFLICTED
WITH THE GOUT AND STONE HE NOW RESTETH IN PEACE
THE BEST REWARD OF ALL HIS LABOURS
HE DIED FEBRUARY 16th 1741/2 AGED 67
Francis Percy, of St. Margaret's, Esq., P.C.C. Will dated 18th September 1741
To son Robert, £1,000, (part of his old South Sea Annuities), upon trust, for life of wife Sarah, to invest as she approves; she to receive interest for life. After her death, to son Robert, for ever.
Sarah to live in his house in St. Margaret's, and have use of household goods, she paying son Robert £2 per annum, for rent and goods, as long as she lives there. To sister Ann Crispe, £10; to sister, Elizabeth Perkins, £10; to his wife's niece,
Margaret Dunning, £5. To his maid servant, Anna Maria Hosier, £5 to buy mourning; to his "boy", Thomas Clerk, his old clothes, if they are with him at his death;to ten poor widows of St. Margaret's , who don't receive alms, £5.
Residue of real and personal estate to son Robert for ever, he and mother executors.
Witnesses: John Sparks, J. Hill and Anna Maria Hosier
Proved 26th February 1741 (1742)
41. [7]
FRANCISCUS HEAD
ARMIGER
RICHARDI HEAD, BARONETTI
FILIUS NATU MAXIMUS
VIR, CANDORE MORUM ENGEII ACUMINE
JURIS PRUDENTIAE PERITIA, AC PIETATAS
STUDIO CELEBRIS
QUOD MORTALE HABEBAT HIC RECONDIDIT
NATUS IN URBE HAC ROFFENSI ANNO 1641
RENATUS DECIMO SEXTO OCTOBRIS ANNO 1678
TEMPORIS JAM EXORS AETERNITATE
FRUITUR
TOT VIRTUTIBUS ORBATA CONJUX
GEORGII EUTII EQUITIS AURATI
FILIA UNICA
MONUMENTUM HOC
IN MEMORIS (DUM VIVERET) MUTUI MEMORIAM
MOESTA POSUIT
Francis Head, of the Middle Temple, P. C. C. Will dated 12th June 1674
His house in St. Margaret's to wife Sarah, for life, provided she lives there for at least three months each year, unless she is ill; after her death, if the Church of England continues as now constituted, his house to the Bishops of Rochester, for their use. Upon condition that Bishop preaches, once a year at St. Margaret's and St. Nicholas, "not so much in remembrance of me, as poor and unworthy benefactor of the See of Rochester, as for judgement to others, who are more able to be more ready to do good to the Protestant Church of England, and to those belonging thereto" (The house continues as the home of the Bishops).
To children, Sarah and Elizabeth, £2,000 each at 21 or marriage; to executors lease of Rectory of St. Margaret's, leased from the Dean and Chapter; executors to give daughters security for the £2,000 legacies, wishes payment of legacies made by the Bishop of Rochester. To wife all arrears of rent due at his death; to son Francis all books in his house and at Middle Temple, other than those his wife owned before marriage, and books given her since, which she can keep, all ------- ? and hangings in dining room. Also to wife, plate, rings, gold watch, cabinet and linen, household stuff, during widowhood. If she remarries, above divided into three, one part to wife, one part to son Francis, one part to daughters.
To children of late brother, Henry, and Elizabeth Faunce, daughter of late sister, £20 each at 21 or marriage; to godson Francis Vallence [£5 ] for putting him out apprentice, at 15; to poor of St. Margaret's and St. Nicholas, £5, to be distributed on day of funeral. Wife and brother M------ ? Head executors, implores them to educate children and see that they have good marriages.
Witnesses: John Wyvell and John Rhodes
Proved 1st April 1675
42. [8]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF MRS. CHARLOTTE COX
DAUGHTER OF THE REVD. HADLEY COX
LATE ARCHDEACON OF BEDFORD
WHO HAVING FULFILLED THE DUTIES OF A DAUGHTER
SISTER AND FRIEND
WITH THE UTMOST STRICTNESS AND PROPRIETY
AND UNDERGONE A SERVERE AND PAINFUL ILLNESS
WITH TRUE CHRISTIAN PATIENCE AND RESIGNATION
WAS RELEASED FROM HER EXTREME SUFFERINGS
13th AUGUST 1798
AGED 42
TO WHOSE PIOUS MEMORY IS ERECTED THIS MONUMENT
OF SISTERLY AFFECTION
AND ESTEEM
HERE ALSO ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
HER BELOVED SISTER MRS. JEMIMA COX
WHO DIED 24th AUGUST 1817 AGED 51 YEARS
"Alike on Earth, the Christian Path they trod
Together now their spirits dwell with God"
Jemima Cox, of St. Margaret's, Spinster, P.C. C. Will dated 9th October 1810
Appoints cousin Rev. William Parslow of Yardly near Buntingford, Herts., executor; he gets all her household goods except grand father Cox's miniature picture, set in gold, which goes to John Halden, Esq., of Colchester. If Halden is dead, then to Charlotte Jane Skinner widow of William North Skinner, Esq., she also gets all her books, any she does not want, to Charlotte Elizabeth Unwin wife of William Unwin, Esq.
If her "old and faithful servant" Ann Williams?, is living at testator's death, she gets £100, "thinking her truly deserving of such reward for her long and invariably affectionate and honest service to my dear parents and their descendants".
Her clothes divided between Ann Williams? and Betty Adams her house maid, who also gets 5 guineas; any cook with her at her death, is to have 2 gns. in addition to wages due. Betty Adams is recommended to Mr and Mrs Parslow, "as meriting their notice and kind assistance in any way they may be best able to serve her, having a just opinion of her honest integrity in every respect". To Mrs Watchurst, late Mrs Sayer?, a ring value two gns., and the same to Mrs Rebecca Harwood of St. Margaret's, set with hair. Also any trinket, her "dear relations may not want", as a keepsake to each of them. To poor of the parish, £10, Mr Parslow to pay this to Rev. Grifffiths or vicar at the time.
Income of residue of personal estate, ¼ to William Parslow, ½ to second cousin Charlotte Jane Skinner, ¼ to second cousin Charlotte Elizabeth Unwin.
Her burial to be managed by Mr Sidden; she is to be buried in same vault as her beloved sister, if she dies at Rochester.
Any favourite animals she may leave, she trusts her friends will place them where they will be humanely treated.
She prays for blessings on all her relations and friends, servants and acquaintances.
Witnesses: H. B. Harrison, Rector of Bugbrook, Northants., and John Bishop, Rector of Cold Higham
Codicil dated 21st August 1817
She has left ¼ of income from residue of personal estate, to Charlotte Unwin, this is to be paid for life, free from any control or debts of her husband; she must not assign this legacy to any one else; after her death the principle to her children. Her servant Ann Williams?, has died, so she gives the £100 to Betty Adams, and the small tent bed she sleeps in, with furniture of bed and the bureau in front upper room of house, separate from the bookcase, and small looking glass. Rest of will confirmed.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Rochester and John Thornly?, Rochester.
Proved 5th September 1817
43. [9]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LIEUT. COLONEL NATHANIEL COLE
OF THE ROYAL MARINES
WHO FAITHFULLY SERVED HIS COUNTRY UPWARDS OF FORTY YEARS
DURING WHICH TIME
HE HAD THE HONOUR OF SHARING IN THE GLORIOUS NAVAL VICTORIES
OFF GROIX, 23rd JUNE, 1795
TRAFALGAR, 21st OCTOBER, 1805
L’ORIENT, 22nd MAY, 1812
AND IN VARIOUS MINOR IMPORTANT ACTIONS AT SEA
ALSO AT THE BATTLES OF BLADENSBURGH, BALTIMORE
AND THE TAKING OF WASHINGTON IN AMERICA
AFTER ENDURING A LONG ILLNESS WITH CHRISTIAN PATIENCE
HE DIED AT ROCHESTER, BELOVED AND LAMENTED
ON THE 12th DAY JUNE 1837 AGED 59 YEARS
Nathaniel Cole, Major Chatham Division, Royal Marines, P. C. C. Will dated 21st October 1836
Appoints John Lintoll Senior of Horsham, brother Major Richard Cole, late 81st Regiment of Foot, Thomas Sidden Sholt, Banker of Manchester and wife Betsy, as trustees. Wife to be sole trustee for life, as long as she remains his widow. To trustee, all money and properties, these can be sold and invested in Public Funds after wife's death. She to have interest payments and his cellar of wines; she can give his brother any of his clothes and she can sell furniture.
After her death, interest to brother for life; after his death, to education of children of nephew, Ensign Richard Cole, 6th Regiment of Foot; if he has no children, then to education of late sister, Mrs Lintoll's grandchildren from 7 years of age, until then the interest is compounded. If he dies on full pay he wishes to be buried with military honours, six pall bearers, with scarfs and hatbands and gloves, which, after funeral are to be delivered to Quarter Master of Royal Marines to be worn at Corps funerals. Trustee/s to erect tablet to his and his wife's memory where he is interred; tomb to be kept in good order; and father's tomb in Wareham churchyard to be kept in good repair. If he is not buried in sister's (Miss Cole) vault in St. Margaret's churchyard, , it shall be kept in good repair.
Witnesses: Charles Thomas, John Girley and John Siddle
Codicil dated 25th April 1837, at Nile Terrace, Rochester
He is now a Lt. Colonel in the Portsmouth Division, R.M. Revokes the giving of scarfs and hatbands to funeral party; he leaves this to wife's discretion.
Witnesses: Thomas Bottle and Maria Cole
Proved 14th September 1837 Betsy Cole is described as Bessy Cole. Testator was formerly of Wareham
44. [10]
Brass plaque, loose on floor
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GENERAL G. W. BINGHAM, C.B., D.L.
FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT, OF THE VINES, ROCHESTER
BORN JUNE 21st 1817, DIED AT NICE, MARCH 25th 1899
ALSO OF SOPHIA, WIFE OF THE ABOVE
BORN MAY 2nd 1818, DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1881
"Their children shall rise up and call them blessed"
(Both buried in St. Margaret’s Cemetery)
END OF THE SOUTH GALLERY
MISCELLANEOUS
45. [ ]
Ledger from Thorpe's Registrum Roffenses 1769 (Not Seen)
HERE LYETH INTERRED THE BODY OF
CAPT. THOMAS CLARKE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th OF JULY 1673
BEING AGED 61 YEARS
WHO HAD ISSUE ONE SON
AND THREE DAUGHTERS
46. [ ]
Brass (Palimpsest) formerly fixed on same Ledger as Ewer, now in Frame
COD THOMS DICT FAC JACET HIC NECE VICTUS
VICARIUS GRATUS HUIC ECCLIEQUE BEATA ECCLESI
XPI MULTUQUE PROSUIT ISTI ET CAPANILI SUCCURIT
TEMPORE VILI ANNO MILLEUS QUAL C I DENQUE QUINO
NOVEMBRIS MENSA SATUM NECE VERE OBIIT HIS T. C. FIBI
SEQUE IHU MISERERE O SAC ANDREA FIBI PETR AB HOSTE TPHENA
PRO CUNCTIS MERITIS ILLI SIT VITA PERENNIS
47. [ ]
Ledger from Thorpe
HERE LYETH INTERRED
THE BODY OF
JAMES EWER
SECOND SON OF MR. THOMAS EWER ESQ.
OF BUSHEY HALL IN THE COUNTY OF HERTFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AUGUST THE 3rd 1708
AGED [ ] YEARS
48. [ ]
Ledger also from Thorpe
HIC JACET
MELIOREM EXPECTANS VITAM
DESIDERATISSIMUS DOMINUS
DAVID JONES
QUI IN SUPERIORES VENERATIONE
SUMMA
IN AMICOS FIDE PERSPECTA
IN EGENOS CHARITATE PIA IN
UNIVERSO DEMUM PERITIA MEDICA
CLARABAT VIVENS
IDEM
DECIMO SEPTIMO MAII ANO DNI
1683 AETATIS SUAE QUINQUAGESIMO
NONO RELIQUIT TERROS
David Jones, of St. Margaret, Gentleman, P. C. C. Will dated 15th May 1683
To wife Elizabeth, all gold and jewels she has, and furniture of his chamber, bed and hangings, etc. His eldest daughter Dorothy Jones is executor. If she dies before youngest daughter Elizabeth is 20, then good friend Christian Hugesson of Faversham, widow is executor; if she dies before Elizabeth is 20, then Martha Woodward of St. Margaret, spinster is executor, if she stays unmarried until Elizabeth is 20. His worthy friend, Thomas Manley of St. Margaret's, is overseer and advisor to executor; he gets £4 and 40/- per annum, as long as he advises executor, until Elizabeth is 20.
To daughter Dorothy, ½ of the lease of Rose Court, Isle of Grain, leased from Wardens of Rochester Bridge, for ever.
If she dies before 20 without lawful heirs, then to daughter Elizabeth at 20 or has a child, for ever, if she dies without heir, then to Sarah Dyer of Faversham, spinster, daughter of John and Elizabeth Dyer, for ever. To daughter Dorothy, £2,000 and reversion of house in Milkehouse Street, in Cranbrook, and attached lands, for ever. To daughter Elizabeth, £1,000 and 50 broad pieces of gold and ½ his plate. If Dorothy marries before Elizabeth is 20, her husband is to give security for payment of her legacies to Elizabeth. If either daughter die unmarried, survivor to pay Sarah Dyer £300. If either die pre 20, without heirs, survivor is heir and gets all real and personal estate. If both daughters die unmarried and pre 20, then all to Sarah Dyer, for ever. Dorothy to allow Martha Woodward "her diet" and pay her £10 a year for 2 years after his death, if Martha is still unmarried. To Martha, £6, for mourning; to Sarah Dyer, £20; to Christian Hugesson, a double guinea to buy a ring to wear in remembrance of him.
Mr Robert Cunney?, of Rochester "pretends affection" for Dorothy, if she marries him, she is to have no benefit of his will, and sister Elizabeth gets her share; if Elizabeth is dead, then to Sarah Dyer, for ever. Any dispute arising from will to be settled by Thomas Manley.
Witnesses: G. D. Lanne, Elizabeth Franklyn and W. Allen
Proved 18th June 1683
49. [ ]
Brass plaque set in floor by stone pulpit in the nave
OF YOURE CHARITY PRAY FOR THE SOULE OF SYR
JAMES ROBERTS PRIEST WHICH DECEASED THE XXIII
DAY OF SEPTEMBER ANO DO MDXL ON WHOSE
SOULE & ALL XTN SOULES JHU HAVE MERCY AMEN
50. [ ]
Well known brass of THOMAS CODD set on the north wall of the chancel arch
Translated from the Latin
HERE LIES A VICTIM OF DEATH, HE WHO WAS ONCE
CALLED THE REVEREND THOMAS CODD, THE BELOVED
AND PIOUS VICAR OF THIS CHURCH; FOR HE RENDERED
GREAT SERVICE TO THIS CHURCH OF CHRIST, AND HE
REPAIRED THE BELFRY WHEN IN A BAD STATE (OR IN
THE WORST TIMES). THIS T.C. DIED IN THE YEAR
1465, IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, ON THE
ANNIVERSARY OF SATURNIUS (NOV. 29th). BUT DO
THOU, OH JESUS, HAVE MERCY ON HIM! O HOLY
ANDREW! BRING HIS TROPHIES FROM HIS (SPIRITUAL)
ENEMY. MAY ETERNAL LIFE BE THE REWARD OF HIS
HOLY WORKS
Will of Rev. Thomas Codd. Dated 31st august 1465
He desires to be buried in the church before the crucifix in the nave. He bequeaths 20s to paint the rood with figures of St Mary and St John the evangelist, and a wax taper to burn before the rood. He bequeaths 5s to the lights of the Holy Trinity and All Saints. Also 5s to the lights of St Michael the arch angel. A cow with a "white face" for the lights of St Christopher, St John the Baptist and St Katherine.
20s for a marble stone over his grave to be engraved with the date of his death. 20s to his sister, Margaret Codd.
Executors: Master Stangs, vicar of St Nicholas and Sir* John Pertrech, warden of Bredgar chantry.
* "Sir" was a title used for a priest
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M.I.S OF SECTION B - ST MARGARET'S CHURCH, ROCHESTER RECORDED BY D. E. WILLIAMS
St Margaret's Church, Rochester M.I.s with Index of names from gravestones
Back to St Margaret's Church Introduction
Monumental Inscriptions of St Margaret's Church, St Margaret's Street, Rochester
- recorded by D. E. Williams 2008
Section B Larger Monuments around the Church
St Margaret's Church from the South East
PART 6
LARGER MONUMENTS - NORTH SIDE OF CHURCH
51. [1]
MOFFAT AND DOUGLAS TOMB
SINCE THIS PHOTOGRAPH WAS TAKEN, THE RIGHT HAND CURBSTONE HAS FALLEN,
THE ONE ON THE LEFT IS ABOUT TO FOLLOW IT, IF NO EFFORT IS MADE TO REPAIR IT,
IT MAY SHARE THE FATE OF THE NIGHTINGALE MONUMENT,
Classical Chest Tomb
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF ROBERT DOUGLAS ESQUIRE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 28th OF MARCH 1783
AGED 73 YEARS
AND OF MARY DOUGLAS HIS WIDOW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 2nd OF NOVR. 1801
AGED 86 YEARS
South Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIDOW OF JAMES MOFFAT ESQUIRE,
DECEASED AT CALCUTTA IN THE EAST INDIES,
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 11th OF MAY 1803
IN THE 63rd YEAR OF HER AGE
AND OF MARY ELIZABETH MOFFAT
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO WAS BORN
SEPTEMBER 13th ? 1770 AND DIED DECEMBER 9th 1867
AGED 97 YEARS
Robert Douglas, Captain in Chatham Division of Royal Marines, P. C. C. Will dated 15th June 1780
He is embarked on H.M.S. "Inflexible". To friend and Agent Charles Cox of Northampton Road, Clerkenwell, his pay arrears, prize money, short allowance money and all monies, upon trust, to pay Christopher Yeats of [ ], all arrears of annuity.
Charles Cox to give his wife, Mary Douglas, of Rochester, an account of all funds.
Witnesses: Griffith Williams and James Wingrove
Proved 12th August 1783
Mary Elizabeth Moffat, of Star Lane, Fund Holder (1861 Census) (See Interior)
52. [2]
Classical Chest Tomb, east of No. 1
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM
SON OF
ROBERT AND ANN GEORGE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 11th 1832 AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD BURCHAM GEORGE
YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE
ROBERT AND ANN GEORGE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 12th 1842 AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO EMMA GOTTO YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
ROBERT AND ANN GEORGE
AND WIFE OF MR. EDWARD GOTTO OF ROCHESTER
WHO DIED ON THE 3rd OF FEBRUARY 1844 AGED 21 YEARS
15 MONTHS AFTER HER MARRIAGE AND A FEW HOURS
AFTER HAVING GIVEN BIRTH TO HER DAUGHTER
South Side
IN MEMORY OF
MR. ROBERT GEORGE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 19th SEPTEMBER 1841
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th SEPTEMBER 1848
AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO OF GEORGE E. ELY M.D.
BORN OCTOBER 30th 1813 DIED
OCTOBER 16th 1855 AGED 42
Robert George the Elder, of Chatham, Porter Merchant, P. C. C. Will dated 19th February 1840
To daughter Sarah Sandwell George, brother in law Richard Hopper Shrewsbury and son in law Robert Thomas Parnell, his freeholds and leaseholds, shares in property, household goods and furniture, money, stocks, etc., upon trust, to permit wife Ann use of household goods, etc., for life, as long as she is his widow. Trustees can sell estate other than real and securities. They can from time to time sell part of trust estate. Proceeds invested in Government Funds, etc. Wife to have annual income from rents and dividends. To each of his unmarried daughters, annuities of £25, if only three, £30 each, if only one £40, for life. After death or remarriage of wife, and deaths or marriage of daughters, the residue of trust estate divided equally among his children and to children of those who are dead, at 21 or marriage, if girls.
Witnesses: George Acworth, Solicitor, Rochester and Alfred Morgan his Clerk.
Codicil dated 14th September 1841
Revokes son Robert's share in residuary personal estate, because he has already given him larger amount. Gives him 19 gns., as sign of affection, to be deducted from sums owed. To grandson, Robert George Parnell, his silver watch and 19 gns., The portion of his daughter Elizabeth Slatterie to be retained by trustees, they to pay her the interest; after her death, the principle to her children equally. If she has no children or they die pre 21, that share divided among his children. Rest of will confirmed
Witnesses: S. J. Ely, Chatham and George Acworth, Rochester
Proved 21st October 1841
Richard Burchem George, of Chatham, Architect and Surveyor, P. C. C. Will dated 7th April 1842
To mother Ann, his real and personal estate. If she dies in his lifetime, then to his sisters Sarah, Eliza, Matilda and Emma George. Sister Sarah, and brothers Edward George of Sandgate, M. D. and Robert George of Rochester, Wine Merchant are executors.
Witnesses: Robert Weston, Clerk to Mr Richard George and G. Ketchley Essell, Solicitor, Rochester
Proved 9th June 1842
Ann George, of Chatham, Widow of Robert, P. C. C. Will dated 8th September 1848
To daughter Elizabeth Smith Hollen, widow, if she is a widow at testator's death, the items listed below. If she is married, the following to be divided equally among her children related to her "by blood". Son Robert is executor.
Witnesses: Charlotte Baker and Alice Fassridge
One fender, fire irons, two brass ---- ?, chiffonier and eight chairs , ------ ? table, couch, carpet, all in drawing room.
Carpet in back chamber, chest of drawers, looking glass, mahogany wash stand and china, painted ------ ?, bolster, four pillows, feather bed, hall lamp, parlour lamp, dining table, large easy chair, stair carpet, iron kettle, meat screen, ----- ? in the kitchen, cheese dish, soup tureen, (tulip pattern), seven dish rovers, copper -------- ?, scuttle, -------- ?, two brass candle sticks, tulip pattern plate, rods to stair carpet.
Affidavit dated 28th November 1851
Alice Fassridge of 2 Highbury Villas, Islington, sworn that she and Charlotte Baker were present when testator signed will. The list of goods was written by the testator in their presence.
Proved 18th April 1853
53. [3]
THE PATTEN TOMB, A FITTING MONUMENT
FOR A STONEMASON
Large classical pedestal surmounted by a large urn
West Side
IN MEMORY OF
MR. RICHARD PATTEN OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [OCTOBER] [ ]
176[1] AGED 63? YEARS
[ ]
RICHARD PATTEN WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE [ ] OCT. 1810 AGED 66 YEARS
North Side
IN MEMORY OF MR. FRANCIS SMITH PATTEN
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 14th
1783 AGED 44 YEARS
SUSANNA WIFE OF THE ABOVE, (LATE WIFE OF
MR. JOHN IRWIN OF CHATHAM)
DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 11th 1798 AGED 55 YEARS
SUSANNA THEIR DAUGHTER DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JULY 9th 1775 AGED 8 YEARS
OF SURVIVING ISSUE ONE SON AND ONE DAUGHTER
FRANCIS AND ANN
SUSANNA PATTEN GRANDDAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 31st 1797
AGED 11 MONTHS AND 10 DAYS
ALSO JOHN SON OF EDWARD AND ANN IRWIN
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANY. 6th 1797 AGED 1 YEAR AND 3 MONTHS
ALSO MRS. ANN IRWIN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 3rd 1833 AGED 67 YEARS
East Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANCES WIFE OF MR. FRANCIS PATTEN
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
APRIL 16th 1819 AGED 46 YEARS
ALSO RICHARD HUGGET GRANDSON OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 1830
AGED 2 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS
SUSANNA MARY EMMA SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN HER INFANCY
RICHARD HUGGET BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 21st OCTOBER 1855 AGED 50 YEARS
Richard Patten, died 1761, unfortunately there is only an Administration and no Will.
Francis Smith Patten was a Stone Mason, Freeman of Rochester in 1761. Partner of Thomas Brisley. (Holden's Directory 1809 and Pigot's Directory 1823)
Richard Patten, died 1810, a Pawnbroker ?, (Holden's Directory 1809)
John Irwin, ran a Blockmakers, Coal Merchants and Wharfinger Company (Rochester Directories, 1784, 1805 and 1809)
54. [4]
THE NIGHTIGALE TOMB, FROM THE NORTH, IN 1991, INTACT, EXCEPT FOR THE PANEL
ON THE SOUTH SIDE, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH LITTLE EFFORT.
THE SAME TOMB, FROM THE SOUTH, IN 2012
Classical Chest Tomb, near western wall, in ruins
Detached end panel
MR.
THOMAS NIGHTINGALE
DIED THE [ ] OF JUNE 179[5]
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO
MARY NIGHTINGALE
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED
THE 28th OF OCTOBER 1809
AGED 80? YEARS
SOPHIA M[ATTHEWS?]
[ ]
(Fragment of side panel)
ALSO OF
ALICIA DAUGHTER [OF]
JOHN & CATHERINE
NIGHTINGALE
WHO DIED
THE 27th OF JANUARY 17[95]
AGED 10 YEARS
ALSO OF THOMAS [NIGHTINGALE]
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED
THE 24th OF DECEMBER [1799]
AGED 11 YEARS
(Fragment of side panel)
IN MEMORY OF
[JO]HN NIGHTINGALE
[DIED ON] 18th OF DECEMBER 1814 AGED 62 YEARS
[CATH]ERINE NIGHTINGALE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED ON 10th [OCTOBER] [1832] AGED [7]5 YEARS
(Side panel, originally North side)
IN THIS VAULT
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
MR. AARON WADDUP
WHO DIED THE 13th OF APRIL 1813 AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY HIS WIFE
WHO DIED THE 8th OF OCTOBER 1791 AGED 69 YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM THEIR SON
WHO DIED THE 21st? DAY OF OCTOBER 1803 AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO OF WILLIAM BOYS
WHO DIED THE 31st OF MARCH 1831 AGED 32 YEARS
[ ] BOYS [SON?] OF THE ABOVE
[ ] YEARS AND 5 MONTHS
John Nightingale, Collector of Customs, (Bailey's Directory 1784; Universal British Directory 1795; Patent Office, Deputy Comptroller; Receiver of Greenwich Hospital and Russian Duties; Agent to Dover, Rye and Ramsgate Harbours, (Universal British Directory 1795). P.C.C. Will dated 21st October 1796
Real estate and money in Public Funds and other securities, household goods and personal estate to wife Catherine, Aaron Waddup of Rochester, Gentleman, William Waddup of Rochester, Gentleman and John Stunt of Devereaux Court, Strand, Shoe Maker, upon trust. They to permit wife to reside in house he occupies in Rochester High Street, with such household goods as she chooses, for life, if she continues his widow. Residue of freehold and leasehold to be sold; debts called in and to sell residue of household goods and furniture. Interest and dividends to wife for life, as above. After her death or marriage, then to his children, for ever at 21, in equal shares. If all children are not 21 at wife's death, then interest to their maintenance and education. Trustees are also executors.
Witnesses: John Snatt, Richard Tanner and George Chiffey
Codicil dated 4th December 1798
Revokes appointment of William Waddup as executor. Rest of will stands. Aaron Waddup now of Strood.
Witnesses: John Snatt, Kitty Lester and Elizabeth Eppy
Codicil dated 27th November 1804
If daughter Elizabeth Nightingale and son John die pre 21, all his freehold real and personal estate to wife Catherine, for ever.
Witnesses: Edward Tanner, S. Bridge and Kitty Lester
Proved 23rd February 1815 (Aaron Waddup has since died)
Thomas Nightingale, Receiver of the Lights and Trinity Duties, (Universal British Directory 1795)
Aaron Waddup, of Chatham, Gentleman, Draper and Salesman in 1784 (Bailey's Directory), Freeman of Rochester 1775 P.C.C. Will dated 28th October 1803.
All estate shared equally between daughters Catherine Nightingale, wife of John Nightingale, of Rochester, Gentleman and Frances Stunt wife of John Stunt of Devereaux Court, Strand, Cordwainer, for ever.
Daughters are executors.
Witnesses; John Prall and Thomas Church
Proved 28th April
William Boys, of Rochester, Chemist and Druggist, P.C.C. Will dated 30th September 1830
Ready money, securities, stock in Public Funds, household goods and furniture, stock in trade, personal estate to wife Elizabeth. John Nightingale of Rochester, Gentleman and wife Elizabeth executors.
Witnesses: George Liddon and Catherine Nightingale
Proved 23rd May 1831
55. [5]
IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE NAVE
TOMB OF BRISLEY FAMILY AND DR. RYE
Large, low, dark ledger close to north wall of church
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ABIGAIL RELICT OF THOMAS BRISLEY
OF CHALLOCK
WHO DIED 23rd APRIL 1813 AGED 84 YEARS
AND OF THOMAS BRISLEY
OF ROCHESTER SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [1823 AGED 70 YEARS]
ALSO OF SARAH HIS WIFE
WHO DIED 10th OF NOV. 1832 AGED 77 YEARS
THOMAS BRISLEY SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th JUNE 1829 AGED 30 YEARS
JOHN PIERCE RYE DIED [ ] SEPTEMBER
1821 AGED 9 MONTHS
ARTHUR RYE, SURGEON
DIED 13th MARCH 1832 AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO HENRY PIERCE BRISLEY SON OF
WILLIAM AND ANN BRISLEY WHO DIED
[ ] MARCH 1836 AGED [3] YEARS & 3 MONTHS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM BRISLEY
WHO DIED 4th JULY 1853 AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MR. SAMUEL ANDREWS
OF HERTFORD AND RELICT OF THE ABOVE
DIED 3rd MAY 1861 AGED 61 YEARS
AMELIA RELICT OF THE ABOVE ARTHUR RYE
DIED 12th OCTOBER 1864 AGED 79 YEARS
Thomas Brisley, of Chatham, Stone Mason, Freeman of Rochester, 1795 P. C. C. Will dated 19th May 1820
To son William of Gravesend, Stone Mason, his interest in Stone Mason business in partnership with Francis Patten, in Rochester and Chatham. Use and occupation of wharf and storehouse behind his house. Son William to pay brothers, John Pierce Brisley, of Stroud, Glos., Bookseller and Thomas Brisley of London, Chemist, full valuation of father's share of business. If he can not pay full cost, then he must pay interest on outstanding sum.
To wife Sarah, £100; to children, Amelia, wife of Arthur Rye, Surgeon of Rochester, John Pierce, William and Thomas Brisley, £50 each for mourning. Rest of money and securities, (not real or government securities) executors to call in together with money from personal estate, invest in real or government securities. To wife Sarah, rents of all freeholds and leaseholds, and a reasonable rent from son William , if she requires it. Dividends of money in Public Funds or other securities, for life; household goods and furniture, etc. She to keep properties in good repair. To his three sons, freehold property on St. Margaret's Banks, occupied by Mr Elisha Naylor, Solicitor, and leasehold field, behind this property, and fronting New Road, in his own occupation, upon trust. Sons can sell (with consent of sister, Amelia), proceeds to be invested as above. Rents of property and field or interest from proceeds of sale, to be paid to Amelia, for life. If she dies in lifetime of her husband, then he gets the income, for life. After his death, to their children at 21, if under 21, then rents and interest for maintenance and education.
After death of wife, Sarah, leaseholds fronting Chatham Street, and Freshwater Alley, in St. Margaret's, in occupation of William Wilson, William Stanger, Henry Overhead, Edmund Watson, Leonard Miller and Thomas Seager, to son John Pierce, for remainder of term. House in Chatham, where he lives, and six houses, storehouse and wharf behind the house, occupied by himself and William Smith, James Knight, George Nicholson, Thomas Watkins, James Colley and William Gooding, to son William, for remainder of term.
Freehold house and two pieces of land at Tunstall, occupied by William Swinyard, purchased from Rev. Bland, to son Thomas, after brother William's death, for ever. Also to Thomas, six leasehold houses and stable fronting Chatham Street, and "up an alley" opposite his house, occupied by himself and partner, Elizabeth Edwards, Elizabeth Parr, Garrett Syburn, James Reid, James Davies and Joseph Turtle for remainder of term.
Stocks and securities he has, or may be purchased by trustees, household goods, furniture and residue, to his children shared equally.
Wife and sons executors.
Witnesses: J. Stephens, John Olive and M.S. Stephens
Codicil dated 20th June 1821
He had bequeathed to wife, £100 and £50 each to his children, this is now revoked. Rest stands.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, George W. Lewis and Henry Lewis.
Proved 4th October 1823
William Brisley, of Rochester, Stone Mason, Freeman of Rochester 1816 P. C. C. Will dated 28th September 1844
To wife Ann all furniture and household goods, including pictures, prints and wines, and personal effects in house.
To wife and friend William Wildash of Rochester, Stationer, his own leasehold house in that part of Chatham which is in the Liberties of the City of Rochester, (Chatham Intra). The lease is dated 26th April 1827, granted to the executors of Thomas Brisley, his late father, by the Patron, Governors and Brethren of St. Bartholomew's Hospital .Nine houses occupied by Dunn and others near St. Margaret's Banks, adjoining stone mason's yard in his occupation, with stables, and workshop in his occupation, also on the above lease; one sixth part of four houses and stone mason's yard on west side , formerly occupied by Francis Patten and Thomas Brisley, John Hider, Richard Colegate, James Dell and James Wilkinson, held by lease dated 1st April 1835, from above hospital, to William Tapley, [ ] Burford and himself, to wife Ann and William Wildash for remainder of term, upon trust. They to obtain new lease and insure property. Wife to have rents for life and for maintenance and education of children. After her death, property equally shared between children.
All stock in trade, horses, carts, trucks and implements of stone mason, to trustees; if they think it beneficial, to carry on trade until eldest son is 21, or they can sell instead. If they carry on business, then as each son is 21, he shall have option to purchase business and stock in trade; if value is disputed son and trustees can appoint one neutral person each to value business.
If business is sold, money to be invested in Public Funds, and income used for benefit of children, until youngest is 21.
After his wife's death, the principle to be transferred to children, equally.
To trustees his investments in the Bank of England, ready money, securities, money in other banks, all his property and residue, to invest in Public Funds. Wife to have the income, for herself and children. Wife and Wildash are executors and guardians of children.
Witnesses: William Stephenson, Surgeon, Boley Hill, Rochester and John Bartlett, Oil Man of Chatham Intra.
Codicil dated 25th September 1851
He had left certain leaseholds and personal estate and given powers to his wife and William Wildash, as trustees, executors and guardians. Now revokes this, so wife is sole executor, trustee and guardian. Rest of will stands.
Witnesses: Thomas Patten Attorney and Notary of Rochester and Thomas Henry Patten Clerk to Mr Patten.
Proved 28th April 1854
William Brisley was a freeman of Rochester, 1816; he was a Magistrate and, in 1839, Mayor of Rochester. Two of his monuments are in Rochester Cathedral, William Burke, 1836 and James Forbes, 1837, the latter includes a very well carved profile portrait medallion.
56. [6]
Large dark ledger on high base, close to north gate
ELIZABETH PORTLOCK
[THE BELOVED WIFE OF]
NATHANIEL PORTLOCK
CAPTAIN IN THE ROYAL NAVY
[1843 AGED 83 YEARS]
[ ]
JOHN [ ? ]
[ ]
HENRY POWNEY PORTLOCK
[ ]
NATHANIEL FERGUSON [SON OF?]
NATHANIEL JAMES PORTLOCK
[ ]
Elizabeth Portlock, of Guildford Street, London, widow of late Nathaniel Portlock, Captain, R.N., P.C.C. Will dated 6th August 1831. (Nathaniel Portlock was buried at Greenwich.)
To be buried without expense or ostentation. To son in law Brown Collison of Fleet Street, and son Joseph Ellison Portlock, Captain in H.M. Royal Regiment of Engineers, £2,550, 3% annuities in Bank of England and a deed poll or insurance policy of the Rock Assurance Soc., for £500, upon trust.
Interest on one third of the £2,550, to daughter Eliza wife of Brown Collison, for life; after her death, Brown Collison to have interest for life. After his death, principle and interest shared among her other children at 21, or marriage, if girls.
One third, as in agreement in settlement made on marriage of son Joseph and Julia, dated 19th February 1831, concerning £975 and £850 Consolidated 3% Bank Annuities. The remaining third and sum of £500 in the policy, payable after her death, upon trust, to be invested in Public Funds.
Brown Collison and Joseph shall pay interest of remaining third to daughter Mary Campbell Dadson wife of William Dadson, for life. After her death, trustees to transfer the third, equally among all her children at 21 or marriage if girls. If none survive, upon trust, to those entitled under intestacy laws, if Mary Dadson dies intestate.
Trustees can use interest towards maintenance and education of grandchildren.
Residue to Joseph; he and Brown Collison trustees and executors.
Witnesses: Richard White, 14 Essex Street and Edward Thornson, his Clerk.
Codicil dated 9th May 1839
To daughter of late Captain David Gilmour, Rosa Jessy and Jessy Augusta, £100 equally divided, left in trust to executors to be paid as they think fit most advantageous at 21 or marriage, or death of their mother. On no account to be paid for benefit of their maternal relations, the Deans.
Witnesses: Edward Seaton, Surgeon, Rochester and Mary Campbell Dadson, Rochester, on 29th May 1839
Affidavit (after the Act)? 24th November 1843
Edward Seaton, Surgeon of Rochester, formerly of Great Ormond Street, sworn that testator signed codicil in his presence and that of Mary Dadson, and that both witnessed will together. The phrase "observe I mean this bequest to be free of legacy duty, Elizabeth Portlock" part of the codicil, was not there when they witnessed the codicil.
Proved 30th November 1843 Power reserved to Joseph Portlock
William Dadson, of St. Nicholas, Gentleman, (Artist and Drawing Master), P. C. C. Will dated 5th March 1852. (Probably buried in the Portlock tomb)
After expenses and mourning for family, from personal estate, to wife Mary Campbell Dadson, all household furniture, household goods, including spirits and viands, and £20. To wife and eldest son, William Frederic Portlock Dadson, his freehold and leasehold properties, money, stocks, policies, etc., and personal estate, upon trust, to sell, they can keep securities in bank. From proceeds, to pay from interest and dividends, his sister, Kitty Maria Dadson an annuity of £50 for life. After her death, an annuity of £25 to his brother Charles Dadson, for life. An annuity of £30 to his son William, during his wife's lifetime or for William's, which ever is shorter. To younger son, Joseph Nathaniel Portlock Dadson, an annuity of £30 for life or to mother's death, as above. To daughter Elizabeth Marian Collison Dadson, an annuity of £30, as above. Wife to have income from estate for life for support and education of daughter Elizabeth. After wife's death, trust estate to his children in equal shares. Trustees can spend some capital to complete the education of son Joseph, who is at the Royal Artillery Academy, Woolwich; this not to exceed £600. At death of his wife, the £600 to be brought into "hotchpot"on division of estate. His wife has a life insurance policy of £600, payable to daughter Elizabeth. Trustees to bring equal sum into "hotchpot" to equalise childrens' share. All mortgages and trust estate vested in him to wife and son William, upon trust, detailed conditions follow. Trustees are also executors.
Witnesses: George Acworth, Solicitor, Rochester and Alfred Morgan, his Clerk
Proved 30th June 1853 Power reserved to William Dadson
PART 7
MONUMENTS EAST OF THE CHURCH
57. [1]
EAST OF CHANCEL
LEFT TO RIGHT: ON WALL, BEST AND SOUTHERDEN; SQUARE CHEST BELOW BEST,
BURN AND TORKINGTON; CORNWELL AND EASON; MANLEY; BELSON.
Classical Chest Tomb on a high base
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE BELSON ESQ.
OF ROCHESTER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 19th OF APRIL 1853
IN THE 92nd YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO
JULIANA ELEANOR WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED ON THE [ ] [OF FEBRUARY 1855]
AGED [88] YEARS
George Belson, Captain, (Pigot's Directory 1838) of Nile Terrace, P.C.C. Will dated 30th April 1850
To wife Julianna Eleanor, £200 and household goods and furniture, clothes, pictures, books, wine and spirits, also £1,000 Bank 3% Consolidated Annuities. To eldest son John George, £8,000 same annuities, £8,000 of the same to youngest son Frederick. To grandchildren, William Eveleigh , Frederic Charles, Henry George and Ann Maria Belson, £2,000 of same annuities, at 21 years. To god son Beckeley George Albert Belson, eldest child of Frederick, £100.
Residue of personal estate to wife and son George, upon trust, the annual interest to wife for life; after her death, equally shared between sons, they and wife executors.
Witnesses: George Essell, Solicitor, Rochester and George ---?---- Shirley
Proved 20th June 1853
58. [2]
EAST AND NORTH OF CHANCEL
LEFT TO RIGHT: MANLEY, PATTEN AND BELSON,
PORTLOCK ON EXTREME RIGHT
Large classical Chest Tomb surmounted by casket
North Side of casket
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS MANLEY ESQ.
MANY YEARS A PRINCIPAL (CLERK)
OF THE CHEQUE (AT)
CHATHAM DOCKYARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
(UNIVERSALLY ESTEEMED) AND DEEPLY (REGRETED)
ON THE 14th DAY OF JUNE 1802
AGED 56? YEARS
North Side of Chest Tomb, East End
ELIZABETH
AUNT? TO THE ABOVE
THOMAS MANLEY ESQ.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st? OF APRIL 1804
AGED [ ? ]3 YEARS
West End
MARY
ANN MANLEY
GRANDDAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND ELIZABETH
MANLEY
DIED SEPT. 12th 1817
AGED 37 YEARS
South Side of Chest Tomb
IN MEMORY OF
SARAH SECOND WIFE OF
MR. [WILLIAM] MANLEY
[DIED FEBRUARY 1770]
[ELIZABETH MANLEY, DIED MARCH 1754]
[WILLIAM MANLEY DIED AUGUST 1779]
East End of Chest Tomb
IN
THIS VAULT ARE
DEPOSITED THE REMAINS
OF TWO SONS AND FOUR
DAUGHTERS OF JOHN AND
ELIZABETH MANLEY
DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO THOMAS THEIR SON
AGED 2 MONTHS
Thomas Manley, of Chatham, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 26th June 1784.
To brother William Manley and sister Elizabeth Shuter, £200 Bank Stock in 3% Consolidated, each. To brothers Edward and John, £300 in above stock, each. To children of brother John, and sister Elizabeth, living at his death, £600 in same stock, equally shared. To Josiah Evans, his wife Jane and their children, £100 in same stock, equally shared. To wife Susannah, 1s. After payment of debts, etc., residue of money and personal estate, to Mary Ann Hine daughter of James Taylor Hine, Silversmith of St. Luke's, Middlesex, for ever. Josiah Evans of St. Margaret's, Sail Maker, executor
Witnesses: William Grant and John Sommerton
Proved 16th June 1802
59. [3]
EAST OF CHANCEL CREST ON CORNWELL TOMB
Classical Chest Tomb, surmounted by a dark ledger, with an armorial crest
HERE LIES THE BODY OF
MR. THOMAS CORNWELL
OF WOOLWICH IN THE COUNTY OF KENT
WHO DIED THE 11th DAY OF MARCH
1752 AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO MR. ROBERT EASON
DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 23rd 1766
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH EASON DAUGHTER
OF ROBERT AND ELIZABETH EASON
DIED 12th JANUARY 1800
AGED 86 YEARS
ALSO JOHN EASON BROTHER OF THE
ABOVE ELIZABETH DIED THE 24th JULY
1801 AGED 82 YEARS
Thomas Cornwell, of Woolwich, Gentleman, P. C. C. Will dated 29th February 1752
"Sick and weak". His body to be buried in St. Margaret's Churchyard, "in a vault to be erected in the churchyard of the said parish of St. Margaret and an handsome tomb to be erected over the vault, with a black marble stone on the top".
Mr John Bryant of Woolwich to make his coffin, and that £80 is spent on the tomb and funeral, from his personal estate.
To cousin, Thomas Gravett of Bickenden?, Kent, House Carpenter, and "loving friend", William Peek of Woolwich, Shipwright, are executors. They have £100 each, in addition to their expenses. His freeholds in Kent and other counties and copyhold in Bow, Middlesex and leaseholds in Old Change, City of London and Fulham, to executors upon trust.
They to receive rents ; they may sell his properties and divided proceeds among Thomas Gravett, Thomas Cornhill and John Eason, and all his first cousins by his father and mother, in equal shares. To his executors, money in bank annuities, Imperial Loan Lottery, mortgages and personal estate, upon trust, to sell, proceeds upon trust, divided as above.
Witnesses: Thomas Coxwith, J. Bailey and J. Barnard, Attorney of Woolwich
Proved 12th March 1752
John Eason, of Chatham, Shipwright, P. C. C. Will dated 18th April 1801
To good friend James Coveney of Brompton, Shipwright, £10; residue of estate, including house and household goods, money and investments to his "relation" John Day, son of John Johnson Day and Maria Ann Day, deceased, for ever.
James Coveney executor.
Witnesses: John Cole, William Penrose ?and John Summerton.
Proved 29th July 1801
Elizabeth Eason, of Chatham, Spinster, P.C. C. Will dated 6th April 1798
Brother John of Chatham, Shipwright is executor. If Mary Charlton, her sister, of New -------- ?, East Mausluity?, is living at her death, she may claim £10, if executor is agreeable, this to no other person but to Elizabeth Eason?
To nephew John Day Baker, £5; to niece, Maria Charlton Day, Spinster £5; to Mrs Ann Eason, 1 guinea.
Witnesses: Sarah Godfrey and William Clarle
Proved 20th March 1800
60. [4]
Large square classical pedestal
East Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MAJOR JOHN BURN R.M. [SON OF]
GENERAL BURN [ ]
[ ] SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY DIED 13th OCTOBER 1820
AETAT 45
SARAH JEMIMA HIS DAUGHTER WHO DIED 6th JAN.
1815 AETAT 3 YEARS
ANN? WIDOW OF THE ABOVE MAJOR JOHN BURN
BORN 18th JULY 1772
DIED 11th JUNE 1839
South Side
CAPT. ROBERT TORKINGTON
rest of this side eroded
Robert Torkington, Captain, R.M., is not buried here. His wife Christiana, General Burn's daughter was buried here in 1794, and their daughter, also Christiana, in 1795. The Torkingtons were married at St. Margaret's in 1789.
61. [5]
Oval tablet close to above, on east wall of church
SARAH SECOND WIFE OF
MAJOR GENERAL [ANDREW] BURN
DIED AT BLACKHEATH ON THE [ ] JULY 18[28]
AGED 64 YEARS
THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY HER CHILDREN IN
MEMORY OF THE AFFECTION AND[ ]
WITH WHICH THEY CHERISH THE MEMORY
OF THEIR BELOVED PARENT.
GEORGE BURN B.A. YOUNGEST SON OF THE
LATE MAJOR GENERAL BURN
DIED 17th OCTOBER 1826 AGED 25 YEARS
HIS NAME IS INSCRIBED HERE BY HIS BROTHERS
AND SISTERS TO RECORD THE VIRTUES OF ONE WHO
BY THE GRACE OF GOD PROMISED MUCH USE
FULNESS IN THE CHURCH OF CHRIST WHEN
PREPARING FOR HOLY ORDERS IT PLEAS
ED GOD TO REMOVE HIM BY DEATH
TO A BETTER WORLD
Andrew Burn, of Gillingham, Major General, Royal Marines. Burn's inscription was found on the Internet, contained in a biography, based on his Memoirs, (1814), which are mostly of a religious nature. On the chancel wall close to the monument of Burn's second wife, is the "ghost" of an oval monument. This monument which was in place in 1985 but which is now missing, is probably Burn's monument.
P. C. C. Will dated 10th September 1814
To wife Sarah, all real and personal estate, £300 Consolidated 3% Annuities in his and wife's name and £100 of same stock in names of him, wife and son Andrew. Sarah is executor.
There are sums in Public Funds in names Rev. Rowland Hill, Mr William Shrubsole and his own, executors of the will of the late John Simmons, to which he renounces all claims, and makes his interest over to the other executors.
Witnesses: John Handfield and Andrew Burn
Proved 27th October 1814
PART 8
LARGER MONUMENTS SOUTH OF THE CHURCH
62. [1]
BY PATH TO MAIN ENTRANCE
THE DERELICT REMAINS OF THE MONUMENT TO CAPTAIN BAKER, R. N.,
AND HIS BROTHER, MIDSHIPMAN CHARLES BAKER.
Broken Panel from destroyed Chest Tomb on red brick vault, rising from path
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
TWO BROTHERS
CAPTAIN [H. E.] R. BAKER, R.N.
[WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] ] 1820 AGED [56] YEARS
AND
C. A. F. BAKER
[LATE] MIDSHIPMAN ON H. M.S. ARROGANT
[THE LATE] ADM. [JOHN ] HARVEY, CAPTAIN
[WHO DIED] MARCH 17th 17[91] AGED 24 YEARS
Henry Edward Reginald Baker, of 28 Great Pulteney Street, Golden Square, Westminster,Captain, Royal Navy, P. C. C. Will dated 11th July 1820
Revokes former wills except part of will dated 1st May 1817 bequeathing to St. Marylebone Institution for educating some boys and girls, £100. Executors to pay this to the Society (founded 1750) for clothing, maintaining and educating poor children of Marylebone; this out of his personal estate. His two friends Rev. John Wolvey Astley, Rector of Queenington, near Fairford, Glos., and George Acklom, of Hull, Captain, R.N. Are executors.
Stock in Long Annuities in Bank of England to be sold to pay the above £100. Any deficiency made up by selling part of his 3% Consols. To each of his executors £50 each, plus extra £50 each for their trouble. If either of both decline to act, the £50 extra to, (via friends and patrons, the Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury and Stephen Andesoif of 34 Cirencester Place, Portland Place) Ann Andesoif wife of Stephen and Isabella Strode of Kensington Palace; also £50 to Charlotte Pierrepoint of Gloucester; £25 each to, Rear Admiral Contters ?, , Rev. Thomas Contters and William Wood Page, all of Woodbridge. To Susannah Handyman of Penny Street, Portsmouth and her daughter Caroline, Captain John Broughton, R.N., and Mary his wife, of Eversley Cottage, Hants., Captain Anselm John Griffith and his wife Ann, Captain Thomas Stiles and his wife, Captain John Francis Staples and his wife, Captain John Fyffe, Captain William Standray ? Torkinson and Captain James Noble, all of R. N. and Captain John Wilson Rathbone, K.C.B., 10guines a each, as a mark of respect and esteem.
To professional friends Rear Admiral Sir Jonas Rowley, K.C.B., B, Hothman , K.C.B., Captain Charles Grant, C.B., John Chambers White, James Veitch, James Mc Farlane, William Henry Dickson and Christopher West, all Captains or Commanders in the R.N.; TP George Daysh?, Lt. Francis Stipine?, of ------ ?, Loddon, Nasbeth -------?, Richard Williams, "my shipmate in the "Jupiter""; Francis Dance Lonyes ?, "my shipmate in the "Ulysses" and "Dannomarke", Lt. William Selby and George B. Harrison, Purser of HMS "Minden", 5 guineas each. To old friend Catherine Plaggenborg, for her sole use and not of her husband John, £20, to her sister Rose Woodward, £20, to her husband Richard Woodward, £15, the £100 debt outstanding from the latter is cancelled, the bond to be destroyed.
To Lt. Plaggenborg, R.N., £15, to his sisters Catherine and Martha, £10 each; to his cousin Richard Woodward, £10. Annuities from his £1,000 East India Stock in East India House, in Leadenhall Street and from the 1750, 4% Consols in Bank of England. (The East India Stock in trust); to Caroline Astley, living with Charlotte Pierrepoint, £125 for life; to Cordelia Astley of 57 Baker Street, Portman Square, £25 for life; to Miss M. Jackson of the Convent, Hammersmith, well known to Caroline Astley, "and a pensioner of mine through my said friend, Caroline Astley", £25 for life; to good friend, Rev. Astley's children, to "my favourite Edward Astley, five sixteenths of the balance; to godson, Henry Astley, three sixteenths of the balance; to companion, John Astley, eldest son, two sixteenths, making up ten sixteenths; the remainder to be equally shared among, Christian, Mary, Ann, Eliza, William, Margaret, Frederick, Richard and the infant Astley at 21 years. Until then the interest to the Rev. Astley. £85 due on his shares in the Portsmouth and Arun Navigation Concern to be deducted from the general balance. Rent due for his apartment if he dies before Lady Day 1821 paid to Mrs Plaggenborg up to that day. The above shares to Rev. Astley, also his silver tureen in possession of Marquis of Salisbury at Hatfield House, silver waiter in possession of Stephen Adesoif and all plate, pictures, table, bed linen, books and household goods.
Interest from East India Stock to Rev. Astley for life; after latter's death and of his daughters the £1,000 stock divided among Astley's children at 21 from the interest, £50 to George Acklom. If testator dies in London, to be buried by John Smith, Undertaker of John Street, Great Portland Street, in same grave as brother Charles Augustus Frederick in St. Margaret's Churchyard, near east end of church at the entrance, by the gate near the road. Desires a double brick casement and a plain tombstone and "guard of iron railings" with the following inscription:
Sacred to the Memory of Two Brothers
Captain Henry Edward Reginald Baker of the Royal Navy
(date and age)
Charles Augustus Frederick Baker
late Midshipman of His Majesty's Ship "Arrogant"
the late Admiral Harvey, Captain
who died March ye 17th 1791 aged 24 years
(N.B. The inscription does not adhere strictly to the above)
To his esteemed friend, late Captain and Admiral Sir Charles Tyler K.C.B, 10guines as a mark of respect. He recommends his "young friend Lt. Edward Plaggenborg, R.N., for his great attention to me during my illness, to the notice and protection of my friend Rear Admiral Sir Henry Hotham, K.C.B., as well as my many friends named in my will"
Witnesses: E. Richardson, Senior, ----------- ?, Golden Square and E. Richardson, Junior, same place
Codicil dated 11th July 1820, not signed or witnessed.
To Captain George Acklom, his chronometer, no. 290, in possession of the successor to Hatton, St. Michael's Alley, Cornhill; to Captain Henry Dickson, telescope, charts, swords and epaulettes; to Lt. Richard Williams, his sextant, small chest of drawers and bookcase in bedroom; to Lt. Francis Daniel Lanzur, wash hand stand with drawers and small chest of drawers and bookcase in drawing room; to Lt. Edward Plaggenborg, six pairs of fine cot sheets, three large East India table cloths, feather bed and mosquito Malta net for the cot; to friend Stephen Adesoif, a diamond pin presented to him in 1807, six dozen port wine; to Ann Adesoif, his wife, silver cream jug and silver salt spoons, as a mark of respect to her mother, Mrs Burkoll, plus gold seal with an -------- ?, and motto "may it watch over you".
To Catherine Plaggenborg, furniture as she may choose; to her sister Rose Woodward, feather bed and table she al;ready has. To the Marquis of Salisbury, ¼ cask of Madeira wine, in charge of Mr Harrison , Purser of the "Minden", he requests the Marquis to give to Mrs Penrose, widow of Dr. James Penrose of Hatfield, 13 bottles, to make up to 4 dozen sent him a short time before his death. The other ¼ cask to Rev. Astley on board the "Minden", and wine in his house. To friend Captain Anselm Griffith, his Edinburgh Quarterly Reviews; to friend Ann Bennet, widow, two gold seals, a representation of Lord Nelson telegraphing the Fleet on October 21st , small seal engraved "Reginald"; to Lt. Charles Ross his uncle, Captain William Bennett's seal, which was presented to testator by Bennett's widow. To executors, a set of --------------- ? Charts belonging to Lt. Charles Ross, the skeleton barometer and telescope belonging to Captain John Simpson.
Affidavit, concerning Codicil, dated 14th August 1820
Septimus Miles of Ludgate Street, Watch Maker and Charles Frederick Londonsack, of James Street, Adelphi, Navy Agent, are sworn that they knew testator well and were familiar with his handwriting and signature, and confirm codicil to be authentic.
Proved 16th August 1820
63. [2]
Large ledger on brick base, south of No. 1
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY ANN HICKS
WIDOW OF THE LATE
GEORGE HICKS ESQ.
FORMERLY OF THIS PARISH
SHE DIED 27th SEPTEMBER 1850
AGED 81
ALSO OF HER SISTER
MISS CHARLOTTE FENNELL
WHO DIED 29th DEC. 1867
AGED 84
64. [3]
Limestone Ledger on Limestone base, west of above
Mostly illegible
JAMES YEO ESQUIRE
[JANUARY 1829]
[AGED 70 YEARS]
[ ]
[ ] YEO [ ]
James Yeo, P.C.C. Will dated 29th October 1823.
To Mrs Rebecca Harwood of St. Margaret's, Mrs Elizabeth Conyers of College Green, Miss Elizabeth Conyers, her daughter, Major General James Moore and to Mr John Dyke of Arundel Street, Strand, Gentleman, 5 guineas each for a ring, broach or other token, which they may wear in memory of his regard for them. To John Dyke, as a further token of regard, his watch by Arnold and numbered 1934. To dear Mary Harwood Yeo, General Moore and John Dyke, rest and residue, upon trust, to share among his children, Mary Harwood Yeo and Jane Yeo. Daughter Mary, General Moore and J. Dyke, executors.
Witnesses; C. Hibbard, Clerk to Mr Dyke and James Fricker servant of Mr Yeo.
Proved 23rd April 1851 Administration to Miss Elizabeth Conyers, sole executor of Mary Harwood Yeo, deceased; John Dyke only surviving executor having renounced; Jane Yeo the other daughter has also died.
65. [4]
CLOSE TO MAIN ENTRANCE ON THE SOUTH RYBOT TOMB
Low Limestone Ledger, from destroyed Chest Tomb on brick vault, west of above
Almost illegible
The name RYBOT occurs several times
[FRANCIS RYBOT, AUGUST 1776]
[ELIZABETH RYBOT, JANUARY 1809 AGED 81 YEARS]
Francis Rybot, of St. Margaret's, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 7th May 1773
All real and personal estate to wife Elizabeth for ever; she is executor.
Witnesses: E. Dyne, Jos. Hawkins and W. S. Ruffin
Proved 27th August 1776
Elizabeth Rybot, of St. Margaret's Widow, P.C.C. Will dated 12th July 1783.
Appoints Henry Lark of Essex Street, Strand, Navy Agent and Elizabeth Barton wife of John Barton, Carpenter, R. N., executors. To Henry Lark and Elizabeth Portal of Shacklenwell (sic), Clerkenwell ?, Spinster, £20 annuity, part of , Consolidated Long Annuity (80 years), in her name in Bank of England, in trust, to pay to Mary Portal wife of Joseph Portal of Great St. Helen's, Bishopsgate Street, Linen Draper, for life; after her death, to her son William Anderson Portal; £10 annuity to Henry Lark and Elizabeth Portal, upon trust, to pay Mary Elizabeth Borthand, widow, for life; after her death, to William Portal. To Joseph Portal £5 annuity, another part of above annuity; to Elizabeth Portal, £2 10s annuity, as above. To Sarah Burton of Brompton, Chatham, widow, 20 guineas as a token of friendship. To Henry Lark, 10 guineas for his trouble. Residue of personal estate and monies to Elizabeth Barton
Witnesses: Richard Heacock, Lt. , R.N. and William Cluff*, Gentleman, both of Rochester
Proved 4th March 1809 Power reserved to Elizabeth Barton
(*See Interior)
(Francis Rybot, of St. Martin in the Fields, widower, married Elizabeth Dupre, widow, at St. Margaret's in 1769)
66. [5]
ANGLE OF TOWER, SOUTH SIDE HILLIER AND WINTOUR TOMB
Large ledger on brick vault, south west angle of tower
HERE LIES THE BODY
OF
MR. WILLIAM HILLIER
FORMERLY A PURSER
IN THE ROYAL NAVY
AND LATTERLY
CLERK OF THE CHEQUE
IN THE VICTUALLING
DEPARTMENT
AT CHATHAM
DIED OCTOBER 30th 1846
AGED 84 YEARS
ALSO OF
LOUISA WINTOUR
WIDOW OF THE LATE
GEORGE STEPHENSON WINTOUR
(COMMANDER IN THE ROYAL NAVY)
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED SEPTEMBER 8th 1858
AGED 70 YEARS
67. [6]
NICHOLSON FAMILY TOMB
Classical Chest Tomb, short distance south of Nos. 1 - 4
Top ledger
IN MEMORY OF
ISABELLA
WIFE OF
WILLIAM NICHOLSON ESQUIRE
HAVING GLORIFIED HER GOD
AND SHEWN HER FAITH IN HER REDEEMER
BY A LIFE OF HOLINESS
A SINCERE CHRISTIAN
A DEVOTED WIFE
AND AN
AFFECTIONATE AND WATCHFUL MOTHER
SHE DIED ON ALL SAINTS DAY
THE 1st OF NOVEMBER 1838
AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM NICHOLSON ESQUIRE
WHO DIED ON THE 17th OF FEBRUARY 1852
AGED 88 YEARS
"The hoary head is a Crown of Glory if it be
found in the way of Righteousness"
Proverbs
North Side
FRANCES NICHOLSON
DIED 18th NOVEMBER 1853
AGED 50 YEARS
GEORGE STEWART NICHOLSON
DIED 28th OCTOBER 1857
AGED 57 YEARS
South Side
JANE NICHOLSON
DIED [25th DECE]MBER 1825
AGED[36] YEARS
[CAROLINE] NICHLSON
DIED [ ] JUNE 1837
AGED [32] YEARS
[SARAH] NICHOLSON
[1806]
[AGED 32 YEARS]
East Side
ELIZABETH
DAUGHTER OF
ROBERT JOHN AND
ISABELLA SAUNDERS
DIED [ ]
AGED 16 YEARS
PHILLIPS HENRY
SON OF
ROBERT JOHN AND
ISABELLA SAUNDERS
DIED 18th AUGUST 1852
AGED 21 YEARS
William Nicholson, of Rochester, Esquire, (Builder), P.C.C. Will dated 15th December 1838
To son William, two farms called Court Lodge and Gore Farms, in Hoo, purchased from William White, now occupied by son William, for ever. To son George, a farm called Cockham Farm, partly occupied by son William and partly by testator, and Cockham Wood, all in Hoo, for ever; also to George, £2,800.
To daughter Catherine, furniture and household goods to value of £600, as she chooses for furnishing leasehold house in Nile Terrace, formerly occupied by Rev. Alex. Browne, now by Miss Fleet, to be held by Catherine upon trust.
Residue of furniture, household goods, including wines, spirits, pictures, books etc., (except money and securities in his house); carriages and horses, to be valued by executors and equally shared among his two sons; they can select any engravings, scientific, engineering and architectural books and fine art books as part of their share. An equal part to daughters Catherine and Sarah, Isabella, wife of Robert Saunders, Mary wife of Rev. George Davies and Elizabeth wife of Captain Charles Phillips, R.N. One equal part divided between Jane Isabella, Marianne, Henry, Elizabeth and Ann Ellicombe, children of his late daughter Anne.
To daughter Catherine, house in Nile Terrace, occupied by Miss Fleet, and garden grounds on west side, separated from rest of garden, 30 feet wide abutting to the south, and to New Road to the north, for remainder of term, upon trust. As long as any of his daughters remain unmarried, they can use property and contents, rent free.
Residue of real and leaseholds and personal estate, to sons William and George and daughter Catherine, upon trust, to sell and invest proceeds in Public Funds. They to stand possessed of £8,000 in the new 3½% Bank Annuities, part of a trust fund, upon trust; interest to Catherine; if she marries and leaves a widower, then interest to him while he is a widower. After they have both died, in trust, for their children until they are 21. Complicated trust conditions follow.
£4,000, of like investment, in trust, for daughter Frances. Annuity of £100 to Rev. Henry Ellicombe until all his children are 21 or when last one dies, if they all die, pre 21. Dividends of the £8,000 to be paid to each of the Ellicombe children equally at 21; if all do died pre 21, then into residue. From residue, a ninth in trust for sons William and George, daughters Catherine, Isabella and Mary. Long and involved trust details follow.
To sons and daughter Catherine, rights in his freehold estates, vested in trustees or mortgagees, to their use, for ever. Sons are executors.
Witnesses: Edward Twopenny, Solicitor, Rochester and Thomas Butt, Butler to Mr Nicholson
Codicil dated 25th April 1844
He had left residuary real and leasehold and personal estates to sons and daughter Catherine in trust, to sell. He has ordained trusts in 3½% annuities; in case there is not enough money as bequeathed, his trustees and executors should purchase from the residuary personal estate, as much as is needed to make up shortfall.
Part of estate to be sold is his now dwelling, son William to have right of pre-emption, freehold as well as leasehold (leased from Governors of Christ's Hospital), for £3,000, the £,3000 upon trust.
To son William picture painted by Canson in drawing room, two pictures , a Greek Lady and Greek Peasant in dining room. To son George, a picture by Bassano in drawing room; to daughter Catherine, a picture by Salvator Rosa in drawing room; picture painted by Captain Baron of late dear daughter, Caroline. To daughter Isabella; a painting by Conderlyn?, in drawing room. To daughter Mary, two paintings over side board in dining room. To daughter Elizabeth, widow of Captain Phillips, all oil or watercolour paintings in library. To daughter Sarah, a landscape either by Ruysdael or Rambouts in drawing room. To daughter Frances, picture by Woverman in drawing room and a Morland in dining room. In event of son William buying his house,he is to have large Fuseli in the hall. Rest of will confirmed
Witnesses: Richard Harrisom Voakes, Schoolmaster and Joseph Hutchinson Servant to Mr Nicholson
Codicil dated 19th May 1845
He had bequeathed share of residuary estate to sons William, and George and daughter Catherine, and grand daughter Jane Ellicombe; now revokes this. Jane is to receive principle; trustees to hold all monies, and share Jane would have had, interest and dividends to Jane for life. After her death, trustees to pay her husband and children, if any, or her siblings, or as Jane directs by her will. In default, then as laid out by the laws of intestacy. Rest of will confirmed
Witnesses: David Foster, Hair Dresser, Strood and Joseph Hutchinson
Codicil dated 8th September 1845
He had given to late daughter Sarah money in 3¼% bank annuities and public funds, and part of residue; she died on 30th August 1845, so bequest now void. To son William an extra £2,000, in 3¼% bank annuities. To daughter Isabella, an extra £2,000 in same stock. To children of late daughter Ann Ellicombe, an extra £2,000 in same stock. Residue of bequest to Sarah added to general residue and distributed as laid out in will. Rest of will conformed
Witnesses: Thomas Dove, Carpenter and Joseph Hutchinson.
Codicil dated 1st October 1845
Had bequeathed to daughter Catherine share of estate, and sons to pay her interest and annuities as for daughters Isabella and Frances. He now desires these shares paid to them entirely for their own use and not subject to any limitation.
Witnesses: Thomas Dove and Joseph Hutchinson
Affidavit dated 18th March 1852
Joseph Hutchinson sworn concerning 3rd codicil; he confirms it was signed by testator in his presence and that he and Thomas Dove immediately signed as witnesses together.
Proved 24th March 1852
Caroline Nicholson, Spinster, P.C.C. Will dated 10th April 1837
All her money in the Funds equally divided between unmarried brothers and sisters. Brothers William and George are executors.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Maudslay and Susan Tomlin
Codicil, same day, not witnessed.
Those most dear to her to have one or more of her books as mementos; Wordsworth's Poems and Coleridge's Friend to Catherine; Mrs Homan's Poems to to Isabella; Walton's Lives to Mary; Chevallier's Translations and Perry's Reliques to Elizabeth; Abercrombie's Works and Burnet's On Painting to William; Bifron's Poems and Leighton's On St. Peter to Sarah; Holy Bible, Newman's and Rose's works to Fanny; the Theological Library to William Stewart Nicholson ; Cicero, The Christian Years and Hele's Offices to Henry Robert Saunders; Hooker's Works to George; Her watch to any of unmarried sisters who may prefer it, or at their discretion to any married sister; her topaz sevigue?, to Catherine; her Waterloo Cross to George; remaining ornaments, one of most valuable to each married sister, they having no share in her small bequest of money; to Mrs Williams, the pearl ring, "she gave me on her marriage". Residue to unmarried sisters, requests slight remembrance of her to each of the Ellicombes and dear friends, Emma and Fanny Foss .
Affidavit dated 3rd July 1837
William Nicholson of St. Margaret's, Esquire, (father of testator) and Elizabeth Maudslay of Broom Hill, Speldhurst, Spinster, sworn that they knew deceased well and confirm that codicil was in her hand and that the signature was authentic.
Proved 15th July 1837
Phillips Henry Saunders was in the Royal Navy, (Times, Death Notices) , Robert John Saunders of Lewisham, Esquire, married Isabella Nicholson at St. Margaret's in 1817
68. [7]
SMITH TOMB (KING'S SCHOOLBOY)
Classical Chest Tomb, south west of above
North Side
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE SMITH
LATE OF THE KING’S SCHOOL IN THIS CITY AND ELDEST
SON OF GEORGE SMITH ESQ. OF FAVERSHAM
WHO AFTER AN ILLNESS OF ONLY TWO HOURS
DEPARTED THIS LIFE (THE SECOND DAY OF JUNE 1813)
IN THE [15th ] [YEAR OF HIS AGE]
South Side
TO MARK
THE [ ] AND RESPECT FOR
[THEIR] BELOVED COMPANION
[THIS MONUMENT?] WAS ERECTED BY
[ ] SCHOOL FELLOWS
West Side
IHS
SALTEM?
DONIS?
East Side
E[ ] I
[ ] A X [ ]
[ ] NTRE?
69. [8]
MILTON AND HIGGINS TOMB
Classical Chest Tomb, south east of above
North Side
IN
MEMORY OF THOMAS MILTON OF CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 22nd JANUARY 1816
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO MRS. ELEANOR MILTON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 11th OF MARCH 1840
AGED 83 YEARS
West Side
IN
MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN HIGGINS
WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 29th OF
DECEMBER 1797
AGED 71 YEARS
Thomas Milton, of Chatham, Builder, P.C.C. Will dated 15th January 1816.
Clothes, liquor, provisions to wife Eleanor. Real and personal estate, money, investments, stock in trade, goods, etc., to William Nicholson of St. Margaret's, Builder, George Osborne of Chatham, Linen Draper and Archibald Charles Windeyer of Chatham, Baker, upon trust. They to permit wife to have use of furniture and goods for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death or remarriage, they to sell. Trustees to carry on building and brick making business for seven years after his death and to use his property and lands , including quay in Upchurch and Rainham, and to dig brickearth to make bricks and tiles. Any property they don't use to be sold and go into personal estate, upon trust. After seven years trustees can discontinue business and sell stock and effects, proceeds to personal estate. Trustees to have £50 each and £15 for mourning, as a token of appreciation for their kindness in acting for him. After seven years they can convey 37 acres called Wood's Farm in Upchurch and Rainham to his son Jesse, for ever. All his other property, land and quay, except Wood's Farm, to son John William, for ever. Trustees to pay his wife an annuity of £300 for life, while she is his widow, if she remarries, this reduces to £100.They are to pay his children, Jesse, John, Hannah wife of Richard Wilson, Ann wife of William Roberts, Rebecca, Louisa and Emma, annuities of £30 each for seven years after his death. An annuity of £20 for seven years after his death, to son in law Thomas Sumpter for maintenance of of his children by late daughter Eleanor. Annuities for his unmarried daughters to be paid to his wife. To children of his late daughter Eleanor, £100 each. Seven years after his death, trustees to pay residue of personal estate as follows: one eleventh to son Jesse, two elevenths to daughters, Hannah, Ann, Rebecca and Louisa, remaining proportion to Emma.
Trustees are also executors.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Rochester, George Cresy, Chatham and Ann Weeks
Codicil dated 21st January 1816
Has made no provision for son Thomas, now gives him £1,000 from personal estate, seven years after his death. Rest of will stands.
Witnesses; D. B. Lewis, Charles Thompson and Ann Weeks
Proved 3rd April 1816
70. [9]
Side panel from a chest tomb, face down on base of a ruined monument
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF RICHARD WINCH ESQ.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 1st 1856
AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO
OF THE ABOVE NAMED RICHARD WINCH ESQ.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 6th 1868
IN THE 78th YEAR OF HIS AGE
Richard Winch, was a Distiller, of St. Margaret's Banks,; Mayor of Rochester in 1840 and 1847
71. [10]
Side panel from a chest tomb lying face down, next to above
THOMAS WILLIAM HORN
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH HORN
[WHO DIED] [ ] NOVEMBER 1856
AGED 58 YEARS
Thomas William Horn, of 16 Burton Crescent, St. Pancras, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 5th December 1855
To wife Harriott, household furniture and goods, including musical instruments, money and securities. She is executor and guardian of children, Thomas William, Harriott, Elizabeth, Mary, William Charles, Caroline, Emma and Ellen. Witnesses: James Edward Horn and Ann Horn
Affidavit dated 2nd December 1856
James Edward Horn of West India Dock Road, Limehouse, Sail Maker, sworn. He is one of witnesses of above will, the testator was formerly of Greenwich), he confirms he was present when will was signed.
Proved 29th December 1856
72. [11]
Low ledger, close to No. 7
IN
AFFECTIONATE
REMEMBRANCE OF
A BELOVED HUSBAND
ISAAC VERRIER
WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1876
AGED 61 YEARS
"Jesus said unto her I am the
resurrection and the life he that
believeth in me though he were dead
yet shall he live"
ALSO
SIMON PRITCHARD VERRIER
BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO PERISHED BY SHIPWRECK
DECEMBER 1833 AGED 25 YEARS
"Thy way is in the sea and thy
path in the great waters and thy
footsteps are not known"
ALSO
ANN VERRIER
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
ISAAC VERRIER
WHO DIED 29th MAY 1896
AGED 85 YEARS
"The Lord is my strength and my redeemer"
Isaac Verrier was a Butcher of Rochester High Street, (Post Office Directory 1851, etc.)
73. [12]
Low lying dark ledger, close to tree in south east corner, very eroded
IN MEMORY OF
SAMUEL SIDDEN
OF STAR HILL, ROCHESTER
[AUGUST 1841, AGED 78 YEARS]
ALSO MARY HIS WIFE
[AUGUST 1838, AGED 81 YEARS]
JOHN LAMPHORN SON OF
SAMUEL AND MARY SIDDEN
WHO DIED 12th? JANUARY [1818]
AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF
MR. JAMES ABBOTT LLOYD
[2 in registers]
[FEBRUARY 1843] [AUGUST 1864]
[AGED 90] [AGED 71]
[ ]
[ ]
SAMUEL? [SIDDEN]
SAMUEL AND MARY SIDDEN
[ ]
[ ]
HENRY AND JOHN?
[JANUARY 1832] [NOVEMBER 1831]
[ AGED 2 YEARS] [AGED 5 YEARS]
ALSO
THOMAS SIDDEN
[DECEMBER 1873]
[AGED 78 YEARS]
[ ]
The Sidden brothers were builders and played a major part in the re-building of St. Margaret's. Samuel Sidden, Senior and Junior, were Councillors of Rochester (Wright's Directory 1838); in the same year, Thomas Sidden was Treasurer to the Corporation. Samuel Sidden was Mayor in 1826, 1838 and 1849. Samuel Sidden Senior was a Freeman of Rochester in 1784, Samuel Junior in 1812 and Thomas in 1816
James Abbott Lloyd was a Rope Merchant, Freeman of Rochester in 1817
PART 9
STONES LAID TO FORM PATH FROM NORTH GATE TO THE SOUTH GATE
(ANTI-CLOCKWISE )
74. [1]
PATH FROM NORTH GATE THOMAS COLCHESTER
Large ledger
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS COLCHESTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th OF
NOVEMBER 1806 AGED 47 YEARS
Thomas Colchester, of Chatham, Leather Cutter and Currier, P. C. C. Will dated 10th November 1806
To sister Sarah Colchester and Mary Roots (his wife's niece) who both live with him, £50 each. He ratifies deed of 28th July 1797, between himself, his wife, Ann , Francis Dollman of St. James Street, Westminster, Gentleman and Leighton Powell Sabery of Savage Gardens, Great Tower Hill, City of London, Gentleman, which is a settlement of personal property, to which he became entitled in right of his wife, made after their marriage.
Gives to friends Francis Dollman and Thomas Morson of Chatham, Gentleman, all his freehold and leasehold property, and stock in trade, money, investments, upon trust. Within twelve months of his death, trustees to sell and invest proceeds in Public Funds. Income from this to wife for life; she to bring up and educate their children, Ann, Jane, Thomas and Eliza. After wife's death, principle shared equally among children at 21, in meantime interest for their maintenance and education. Trustees can, with consent of wife, or if she is dead, at their own authority, use money for the advancement or marriage of children, etc. Wife, Francis Dollman and Thomas Morson are executors.
Witnesses: John White, M. D., George Conquest, M. D. and G. Roots.
Proved 6th December 1806
75. [2]
Large ledger
JAMES SON OF
SUSANNAH AND JACOB BOWMER
[OCTOBER 1830 AGED 27 YEARS]
ALSO OF JACOB BOWMER WHO DIED
28th JULY 18[52] AGED 72 YEARS
WILLIAM BOWMER DIED MARCH 29th
1832 AGED 7 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS
ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF
MR. JOHN WICKHAM AND SISTER OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH 29th? 1835
[IN THE 22nd YEAR] OF HER AGE
ELIZABETH [HARL]ING BOWMER
SISTER OF [THE ABOVE?] DIED MARCH 24th
1839 [AGED 9 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS]
James Bowmer, of St. Margaret's, P.C.C Will dated 15th February 1811
To Elizabeth Webb, daughter of Thomas and Sophia Webb of Rochester, wages due to him from his service on board the said (sic) ship, or any other vessel and furniture, watch, clothes. Elizabeth Webb is executor; she also gets residue of real and personal estate.
Witnesses: Robert Sibbold and Henry Webb
Proved 7th April 1832
76. [3]
Large ledger
BENEATH THIS STONE
ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
ANN WIFE OF JAMES SMITH
WHO DIED THE 8th OF OCTOBER 1827
IN THE 26th YEAR OF HER AGE
MARY ANN
ONLY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
DIED 8th APRIL 1845 AGED 21 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES SMITH
[34] YEARS CLERK OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 17th FEBRUARY 1848
AGED 65 YEARS
77. [3b]
Above this stone on west face of tower, stone tablet
on which the following is only just discernible
JAMES SMITH
THIRTY FOUR YEARS
James Smith, Parish Clerk, was an Ornamental Painter (Wright's Directory 1838)
78. [4]
Small stone
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ISAAC
SON OF
ISAAC & FANNY PHILLIPS
WHO DIED AUGUST 6th? 1854
AGED [24] YEARS
Isaac Phillips, Senior, Green Grocer in the High Street, (Post Office Directory 1851)
79. [5]
Large ledger
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
M[AR]GARET
[DAUGH]TE[R] [OF]
WILLIAM SAWYERS ESQ.
COLLECTOR OF HER MAJESTY’S CUSTOMS
AT ROCHESTER
WHO DIED ON THE 27th JANUARY 184[3]
AGED 23 YEARS
ALSO SARAH ANN [HIS? DAUG]HTER
WHO DIED ON THE [ ] 1845
AGED 15 [YEARS]
FOOTSTONES ON THE PATH
80. [
North of SMITH
W.S.
18[ ]
E.S.
1826
South of SMITH
T.A.S.
1835
T.-S.
1838
West of Tower
M. L. [MARY LEITH]
1789
J. L. 1816 [JOHN LEITH]
West of HILLIER
S.D 1835 [SUSAN DALTON, OCTOBER 1835, AGED 6 MONTHS]
A.D. 1837 [ANN DALTON, APRIL 1837, AGED 7 MONTHS]
E.D. 1840 [ELIZABETH DALTON, JANUARY 1840, AGED 10 MONTHS]
MISCELLANEOUS
81. [1]
Tablet on east wall of chancel
HERE
LIETH THE BODY OF
MERCY BEST OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED DECEMBER THE [ ] 1728?
IN THE 80th? YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO THE BODY OF MARY HER DAUGHTER
LATE WIFE OF THOMAS SOUTHERDEN OF
THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
20th DAY OF APRIL 1743 AGED 63 YEARS
ALSO TWO OF THEIR CHILDREN AND
TWO GRANDCHILDREN
HERE [ALSO LIES THE BODY OF?]
THOMAS [SOUTHERDEN?]
DIED THE [ ] [OF] [APRIL/MARCH 1756]
ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS SOUTHERDEN DIED [ ]
SEPTEMBER 1765? AGED 29? YEARS
ALSO FOUR OF [ ]
[ ]
82. [2]
Detached tablet lying on ground at east end of chancel
THIS BURIAL GROUND
WAS ENCLOSED AND
CONSECRATED A.D. 1834
WM. HY. DRAGE, VICAR
LARKIN ALLAN
CHURCHWARDENS
JOHN HOMAN
This must refer to the southern half of the south part of the churchyard
83. [3]
Fragment of stone buried in front of No. 102, west wall of churchyard
OF
[V]ASLER
[MAR]Y? VASLER
84. [4]
Small stone found in Vicarage forecourt in 1923, whereabouts not known
HERE LIETH BURIED
THE BODY OF MR. [JO]HN WAVLER* THE YOUNGER
CITIZEN AND GOLDSMITH OF LONDON
WHO DECEASED THIS LIFE
THE 8th OF JUNE 1632
AETATE SUA 33
*(Actually JOHN WALLER, see Historical Notes, p.48)
John Waller, Citizen and Goldsmith of London. (I am assuming that if the stone found at the vicarage came from the church, it would have been inside. The registers start several years after Waller's death so it can not be verified that he was buried here.) P.C.C. Will dated 28th May 1632
To be buried where his father thinks fit. His plate, rings and other goods in his shop to be sold; from proceeds, to his mother £10, to sister Elizabeth Waller, £130, to aunt Mary Grovenor?, £6, to uncle Michael Grovenor, £7; to godson Michael Grovenor, £5, which is owed to testator by his father; to Widow Anne Saurkey?, wife of William, a ring with a death's head in it, value 20s; to Ann and Rebecca Saurkey daughters of William and Anne, 5s each. Residue to father, who is executor.
Witnesses: Michael Grovenor and John Wauler
Proved 16th June 1632
PART 10
INSCRIPTIONS RECORDED PREVIOUSLY AND NOT FOUND BY THE PRESENT TRANSCRIBER
85. [1]
GEORGE BAUCKHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
AT SUNDERLAND (sic)*
ON THE 25th OF DECEMBER [1868]
IN THE 28th YEAR OF HIS LIFE
* Buried on the 31st of December
86. [2]
BLAKE BUCKMASTER
LATE GUNNER OF H.M.S. UNION
DIED THE 5th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1793
AGED 41
HE WAS A LOYAL AND HARDY VETERAN
IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY
AN HONEST AND GRATEFUL MAN
RESPECTED IN LIFE AND IN DEATH
MUCH REGRETTED BY THOSE WHO KNEW HIS MERIT
ALSO DEBORAH O’BRIEN BRANDER
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 1st OF APRIL 1837
Blake Buckmaster, Gunner of H.M.S. Arrogant, at Spithead, P. C. C. Will dated 28th June 1790
To wife Deborah, residing at Rochester, all wages, money, real and personal estate; she is executor.
Witnesses: John Harvey, Captain, John Wilson, Master and ------ ? Stevens, ------ ?
Proved 28th December 1793
(See Midshipman Baker's inscription in Churchyard and Deborah O' Brien's will)
Deborah O' Brien, former wife of Blake Buckmaster, formerly of Deptford, now of Union Street, Rochester, and presently "on visit in London". P.C.C. Will dated 7th August 1833
Funeral not to take place until 8 days after death. To executors all her annuity of £16 dating from 5th January 1830, and money and stock in Bank of England and all her real and personal estate, upon trust, to sell; proceeds to pay legacies.
To sister Jane Brander of Aberdeen, widow of Alexander, £100; to Andrew Blake Bout of Frindsbury, Painter, £10; to executors £10 each; to friend Mrs Elizabeth Williams of Lower Chapman Street, St. George, Middlesex, widow, £10; to each of her sisters, Mary Fullaw and Maria Porois, £5 each; to friend Archibald Gray, Senior of Loving Ebroads Lane, Deptford, £5. If she continues to live in Rochester until her death, to friend John Dorrett of Rochester, ----------- ?, £5. Any residue upon trust, in equal shares between themselves (executors ?) and Andrew Bout, Elizabeth Williams, Mary Fullaw and Maria Porois, in case latter three women die in testator's lifetime, their legacies to Thomas Williams. Appoints friend Mr William Stevens late of 2 Adelphi Terrace, Strand and Mr Thomas Williams , 4 Lower Chapman Street, St. George's, Gentleman, executors
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: Aborn Baker, Jane Street, St. George's East, and James Palmer, 2 Lower Chapman Street, St. George's East.
Proved 4th May 1837 Power reserved to William Stevens
87. [3]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MAJOR GENERAL ANDREW BURN
BORN SEPTEMBER 8th 1742 AT DUNDEE IN FIFESHIRE
DIED SEPTEMBER 18th 1814 AT GILLINGHAM IN THIS COUNTY
FIFTY-THREE YEARS HE SERVED HIS KING AND COUNTRY
AS A BRAVE AND HONOURABLE OFFICER
IN THE CORPS OF THE ROYAL MARINES
FORTY-THREE YEARS HE SERVED HIS GOD
AS A FAITHFUL SOLDIER OF JESUS CHRIST
CONSISTENT AND CONSCIENTIOUS
IN THE DISCHARGE OF EVERY PERSONAL AND RELATIVE DUTY
88. [4]
JOANNA DEBOIS
AGED 10 YEARS
DAUGHTER OF M. DEBOIS OF LONDON
ONE OF THE FOURTEEN YOUNG PERSONS WHO
WITH THE BOATMAN, WERE BY A
MYSTERIOUS PROVIDENCE DROWNED AT
ROCHESTER BRIDGE
13th SEPTEMBER 1816
Joanna Debois was a pupil at the school in Clover Street, Chatham, run by Mrs Maria Mills. The boat was returning from a trip to Wouldham, where a tea party was held to celebrate the 21st birthday of Mrs Mills brother, Thomas Gilbert.
All the party were drowned, Mr and Mrs Mills, Mr Gilbert and his sister Eliza, the Mills young daughter, the boatman, Thomas Lear, and five more of Mrs Mills pupils, all girls, aged between 6 and 11. The boat capsized after striking a piece of timber which had been negligently left across one of the arches, following repairs.
89. [5]
PHILLIP
SON OF THOMAS [EVANS]
BORN 20th DECEMBER 1812
DIED 2nd SEPTEMBER 1823
90. [6]
BENEATH THIS STONE
LIE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF
EDWARD FINCH
AGED 38 YEARS
AND HIS THREE SONS
WILLIAM AGED 14
JOHN AGED 10
RICHARD AGED 7
WHO WERE DROWNED JUNE 21st 1812
NEARLY OPPOSITE THIS PLACE
A SQUALL OF WIND HAVING UPSET THE BOAT
LEFT BEHIND HIM TO DEPLORE HIS LOSS
A DISCONSOLATE WIDOW AND FOUR CHILDREN
THIS STONE IS ERECTED BY HIS FRIENDS
AS A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO
THE MEMORY OF A MAN OF STRICT INTEGRITY
WHOSE WILLINGNESS TO SERVE MANKIND
WILL EVER BE REMEMBERED
"True genuine virtues, Ned possess’d
A ready hand, a glowing breast
A foe to hypocritic feud
His only creed was doing good"
ALSO THE REMAINS OF ANN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
EDWARD FINCH
WHO DIED AUGUST 6th 1812
BROKEN HEARTED, ONLY SURVIVING 6 WEEKS
AFTER THE DREADFUL CATASTROPHE
"The poor widow knew his honest heart
Bow’d and followed his celestial part
To meet their Saviour in the realms above
The seat of happiness, of peace, and love"
From the Maidstone Journal 23rd June 1812
"ACCIDENTS – Sunday morning the following unfortunate accident happened on the Medway; as Mr Edward Finch, landlord of the "Postboys" public house, Rochester, with his three sons, were proceeding up the river for Whorn's Place, in a Peterboat --- a sudden squall of wind came on and overset the same, when melancholy to relate they were all drowned --- one of his sons swam within ten rods of the shore before his strength failed him and he sunk; another's body, which being the only one taken out, was found under the deck of the boat; Mr Finch's large knife was also found in the boat, which it is supposed he had taken out to cut away the main sheet, but alas! too late to effectuate the purpose."
(The same page has a report of a violent thunderstorm in the Maidstone area on the same morning).
91. [7]
[WILLIAM SON OF]?
MR. WILLIAM HOMAN
OF THIS PARISH
DIED [JUNE 1815]?
[AGED 3 YEARS]?
92. [8]
ALSO
[SARAH ANN] HUTCHISON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 16th APRIL 1827
[AGED 51 YEARS]
93. [9]
RICHARD LANGLEY
WHO DIED 15th MARCH [ ]
[ ]
AND CHARLES LANGLEY
[MAY 1849]?
[AGED 1 MONTH]
94. [10]
MR. ROBERT SMALLMAN
LATE OF THE PARISH OF FARNINGHAM
WHO DIED 4th NOVEMBER 1822
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO
MARY SMALLMAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 8th FEBRUARY 1828
AGED 71 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN CONEY
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ] AUGUST 1832
AGED 20 YEARS
Robert Smallman, of Farningham, P.C.C. Will dated 12th February 1813.
His freeholds in Farningham and Eynsford and elsewhere, to wife Mary, for life, provided she does not sell, or mortgage, or dispose of. After her death, to his 7 children, Robert, Elizabeth Killick, Richard, Mary Tookey, William, Susannah Coney and James, equally, for ever. To wife Mary, use of household goods and furniture, for life; after her death, to his children, in portions to be decided; if not decided, then in equal shares. Interest of money, use of goods and personal estate to wife for life, after her death, to children, equally.
John Lee of Barking, Baker and son Richard, executors, £5 to each of them.
Witnesses: Thomas Walker, John Walcote and James Kingsland
Proved 24th July 1823
95. [11]
ELIZABETH
ELDEST DAUGHTER OF
EDWARD AND ELIZABETH TWOPENNY
DIED 28th APRIL 1838
A prominent family of Lawyers in the 18th and early 19th century
96. [12]
MR. THOMAS WATHERSTONE
[LATE] SURGEON OF THE CHATHAM DIVISION
OF THE ROYAL MARINES
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
9th DAY OF DECEMBER 181[4]
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO
JOHN GEORGE BRYANT WATHERSTONE
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO WAS DROWNED WHILST
BATHING NEAR MAIDSTONE
15th JULY 1830
AGED 16 YEARS
Maidstone Gazette, 20th July 1830
"........ On Thursday another inquest was held before the same Coroner, on the body of John Weatherstone (sic), an apprentice to Mr Saunders, a surgeon, in Maidstone, who was drowned while bathing in the river. On Wednesday morning the deceased had gone into a deep part of the river, above the locks; and soon afterwards a cry of help was heard by two or three young gentlemen who were swimming a few yards distant from the place whence the cry proceeded. One of these gentlemen (an apprentice to Mr Prance the surgeon) immediately swam to the spot, and arrived just as the deceased, who had made some ineffectual struggles to keep himself above the surface, sunk to rise no more. The gentleman, however, made several attempts, by plunging into the water, to rescue the deceased; but his generous ardour unfortunately proved unavailing. Drags were immediately procured; and the body was discovered. The Jury brought in a verdict of "Accidentally drowned""
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M.I.S OF SECTION C - ST MARGARET'S CHURCH, ROCHESTER RECORDED BY D. E. WILLIAMS
St Margaret's Church, Rochester M.I.s with Index of names from gravestones
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Monumental Inscriptions of St Margaret's Church, St Margaret's Street, Rochester
- recorded by D. E. Williams 2008
Section C Western boundary wall (Backfields wall)
St Margaret's Church from South West with gravestone along westeren boundary wall
PART I
WESTERN BOUNDARY WALL (BACKFIELDS WALL)
NOS. 1 – 127 (FROM THE NORTH)
97. [1]
IN MEMORY
OF MR. JAMES TROWTEN
LATE GUNNER OF HIS MAJESTY’S SHIP
(AGAMEMNON) WHO DEPARTED THIS
LIFE THE 18th OF MARCH 1790
AGED 66 YEARS
98. [2]
IN MEMORY OF
MR. STEPHEN SPONG
OF THIS PARISH, YEOMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 17th? OF
FEBRUARY 1794 AGED 28 YEARS
ALSO OF
CATHERINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
STEPHEN SPONG WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 11th OF SEPTEMBER 1794
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO STEPHEN THE IR SON WHO
DIED IN HIS INFANCY
HERE LIES ALSO CAROLINE ANN
[DIED SEPTEMBER 1814, INFANT]
Stephen Spong, of St. Margaret's, Yeoman Farmer, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 3rd February 1794
Appoints brother John Spong of Mill Hall, Aylesford, Gentleman, executor, he is also guardian of children, together with testator's wife, Catherine.
¼ of his share of farm called Cookham Hill Farm, late occupied by his father William, now occupied by his brother Daniel, and all other properties to John Spong, for ever, upon trust. He can when he thinks fit, sell Cookham Hill, either entire or in parts. Money upon trust, to invest at interest in Public Funds, bond or mortgage, to pay interest to wife Catherine, for life, as long as she is his widow. After her death or remarriage, upon trust, money shared equally among his children at 21 or day of marriage, if girls; in meantime trustee to use interest for maintenance and education of children. If all children die pre 21, then fund shared equally between William, Ambrose and Daniel Spong, provided until sale is made, trustee to receive rents, etc., and pay those persons entitled by his will.
Also to John Spong, all his goods, chattels, corn, cattle, husbandry tackle, money securities, leases and personal estate, upon trust, to carry on farming and grazing business, or such part as trustee thinks fit, until youngest child is 21. Profits to wife and family, as long as she is his widow; she can live in house under same conditions; they to assist in business as far as they can. When youngest child is 21, business to be sold and money invested in Government or other good securities for benefit of widow and children. If widow dies or remarries, and children die under 21, unmarried, then estate in proportions already stated, provided trustee thinks fit, to part with some of the business and pay debts. All his trust personal estate and money from it to John Spong, upon trust, for benefit of widow and children, if they all die then as above. If wife marries again during time the trust business carries on, she to have no further benefit in the business income and no longer dwell in the house; in such case he gives her £500,from his personal estate. Within two years she shall deliver to John Spong all his trust personal estate which is in her hands.
Witnesses:Mary Spong, Senior, Ambrose Spong and E. J. Twopenny
Proved 19th December 1794. Goods and chattels and credits value under £1,000.
99. [3]
SPONG AND STARKE HEADSTONE
IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM SON OF
WILLIAM & MARY SPONG
OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE 19th OF
MARCH 1756 AGED 9? MONTHS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF THEIR DAUGHTER WHO
DIED THE 2nd OF MAY 1770 AGED 1? MONTH
NEAR THIS STONE LIES THE BODY OF
JOHN STARKE DIED THE [ ] OF DECEMBER
1766 AGED 58? YEARS
William Spong, of St. Margaret's, Yeoman Farmer, P. C. C. Will dated 10th March 1783.
To wife Mary, annuity of £50, chargeable on his farm, called Cookham Hill Farm, where he resides, for life, as long as she remains his widow. This annuity is paid in lieu of Dower Rights, she to sign release of such rights and have no further claim on estate. If she refuses, then annuity and other bequests are void.
To wife, bed bed-stead and furniture in his chamber, two pairs sheets, two pillow cases, two table cloths, mahogany table, silver tankard, six tea spoons, pair silver tea tongs, four table spoons marked J. S., new silver milk pot and set of tea china, which she may choose.
To son William, lease on farm called Maplehurst in Staplehurst and household goods, farming utensils, husbandry tackle, live and dead stock, chattels and effects on the farm; he to pay executors valuation of bequest, appraised by two independent persons.
To son Ambrose, lease of Borstal Court Lodge in St. Margaret's, and household goods, farming utensils, husbandry tackle, live and dead stock, he to pay executors, as above.
To sons, Stephen and Daniel, use of Cookham Hill Farm, for as long as they choose; they to pay £60 rent per annum and annuity of £50 to their mother. They to have contents (except silver plate), of farm, valued as above. They to permit their mother to live in farm house and to provide board and lodging and use of household goods, rent free.
If she chooses to leave the house, he gives an extra annuity of £10 from Cookham Hill Farm, during her life, as his widow. To daughter Elizabeth wife of Robert Haven, £100, and to her children, £300, to be paid to them after the death of their parents, equally divided.
If all children die, then the £300 to daughter Elizabeth. To daughters, Mary, Anna and Martha Spong, £400 each. To friend Richard Boghurst, of St. Margaret's, and son John Spong, all his houses, farms, etc., in Chart next Sutton Valence and Sutton Valence,occupied by William Ellis, Stephen Bills and [ ] Thorpe, upon trust. Within three years after his death, or sooner, if convenient, to sell, and from proceeds to pay daughters, Elizabeth Haven, Mary, Anna and Martha Spong, and children of Elizabeth Haven, their legacies. Until then the interest on the amounts to be paid to them at 5%, the interest of the children to be paid to the parents, this from his real and personal estate. If insufficient, four sons to make up difference. Any surplus in trustees hands to be paid equally divided among his four sons.
To fours sons, his farm at Cookham Hill in his occupation, for ever, as tenants in common, subject to annuity of £50 and £10 to their mother. To all his children, the silver plate (not already disposed of) shared equally.
Residue (after expenses) to four sons, equally shared. Richard Boghurst and John Spong executors, they to oversee management of Cookham Hill Farm until Stephen and Daniel are of age.
Witnesses: E. Starke, Robert Newbury and William Roffe
Codicil dated 27th March 1787
He had appointed Richard Boghurst and son John executors, now revokes this as far as Richard Boghurst is concerned. Sons John, William and Ambrose are now executors. Rest if will confirmed.
Witnesses; Nicholas Topley and William Roffe
Proved 15th June 1787
100. [4]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF SEVEN CHILDREN OF
AMBROSE AND CATHERINE SPONG
CHARLES SPONG WHO DIED ON THE [ ] OF
MAY 1807 AGED 15? MONTHS
CHARLES LARKIN SPONG WHO DIED THE 9th OF
DECEMBER 1814 AGED 2 YEARS AND 1? MONTH
[ ] MARY SPONG WHO DIED
ON THE [ ] 1814 AGED 10 WEEKS
AND EDWARD SPONG WHO DIED THE [ ] OF
JANUARY 1815 AGED 4 YEARS AND 5? MONTHS
ALSO CHARLES EDMUND SPONG WHO
DIED THE 11th? OF JANUARY 1818 AGED 7 WEEKS
ANNE SPONG
WHO DIED NOVEMBER [ ] 1831 AGED 23 YEARS
THE REV. JOHN FULLER SPONG B.A.
DIED OCTOBER 13th 1844 AGED TWENTY FIVE
101. [5]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. ALICE COPPER WIFE OF
MR. JOHN COPPER OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] [JANUARY] 1811
AGED [56] YEARS
ALSO [ ] OF THEIR CHILDREN
[ ]
[ALSO OF THE ABOVE?] JOHN COPPER
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE] [MARCH 1817]
[AGED 72 YEARS]
John Copper, probably the Maltster in Holden's Directory for 1809-11?
102. [6]
MR. JOHN BATTEN
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 19th DEC. 1775
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO THREE SONS DIED INFANTS
MRS. LAETITIA WADDUP
DIED THE 6th OF MARCH 1794
ALSO MRS. LAETITIA BATTEN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE JOHN BATTEN
DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 21st 1802
AGED 71 YEARS
John Batten, of St. Margaret's, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 16th June 1770
Wife Letitia and brother Edward Batten of Rotherhithe, Carver, executors and guardians of his children. All his property, money, securities, goods, stock in trade and personal estate to wife for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death, estate shared equally between his children. Widow to bring up and educate children. If she remarries she will only be entitled to an equal share, and will be entitled to sums of money needed for children.
Witnesses: Mary Cooke, Richard Cooke and George Taylor.
Proved 27th December 1775
Monition (or summons) from P. C.C. Court, dated 28th February 1792
Batten's will should not have been proved in the Rochester Court but in the P. C.C. Court because his property was in more than one diocese. The will remains in the Rochester Court.
Letitia Batten, Widow of John, P.C.C. Will dated 1st January 1800
Appoints sons John and Edward executors. To son in law, William Waddup, £50. Residue of personal estate, as follows, third to son John, third to son Edward, remaining third to John and Edward, upon trust, to pay to grandson, Sisley Waddup, only son of late daughter Letitia Waddup at 21 years. If he dies under 21, with no lawful heirs, then William Waddup is to receive interest from the third for life. After his death, to sons John and Edward in equal shares. During minority of Sisley, trustees to use interest for his maintenance and education; if he dies leaving lawful heirs, then the third to that child/children at 21 years, the interest used as above during their minority.
Witnesses: Robert Slaney and John Nicholson
Proved 24th May 1802
103. [7]
IN MEMORY OF
ANN WIFE OF
MR. JOHN BATTEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 6th DAY
OF JANUARY 1795 AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO TWO OF THEIR CHILDREN
ALSO TWO CHILDREN OF
JOHN AND SARAH BATTEN
WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO IN MEMORY OF THE ABOVE
MR. JOHN BATTEN
WHO DIED VERY SUDDENLY ON THE 20th DAY OF
NOVEMBER 1815 AGED 54 YEARS
ALSO OF SARAH HIS SECOND WIFE
AGED 42 YEARS WHO IN SORROW AND TRAVAIL
TOGETHER WITH THE INFANT DIED IN A FEW
HOURS AFTERWARDS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
JOHN AND SARAH BATTEN
John Batten, of St. Margaret's, Cabinet Maker, Undertaker, Upholsterer, Auctioneer, Mayor of Rochester, 1811. P.C.C. Will dated 5th April 1812
House occupied by Captain Brown to wife Sarah for life, she keeping it in good repair. Other freeholds and leaseholds in St. Margaret's or St. Nicholas or elsewhere, stock in trade, household goods and personal estate, to brother Edward Batten and brother in law William Nicholson upon trust, they to retain stock in trade and part of personal estate to carry on the business for benefit of wife, for her life, as long as she remains his widow; this is to enable her to support herself and children.
His freeholds and leaseholds to be sold by trustees, also stock in trade and personal estate not retained.
Proceeds, upon trust, to be invested in public or private funds; the interest for his wife as long as she is his widow. After her death to children, viz. Ann wife of William Curry Hillier, Purser, R.N.; Catherine wife of Richard Maddock of Rosemary Lane, London, Timber Merchant; Sarah, John, William, Letetia and Samuel Batten, in equal shares, at 21.
Daughters at 21 or day of marriage, if they marry with consent and approval of trustees. Interest to their maintenance and education until 21.
After death of wife trustees to sell house occupied by Captain Brown in St. Nicholas. If son John who is now apprentice to his father, wishes to continue business when apprenticeship expires, trustees to allow him one half of profits, the other half to his mother or executors, until his younger siblings become entitled to their shares. Trustees to have access to accounts. They can put other sons out apprentice to any profession or trade, as they think proper.
When son John is 21, and has completed apprenticeship, and wants to be admitted to business, he should pay trustees interest for half of , as valued by an independent person, stock in trade and effects.
Witnesses: Ann Webb, Servant to Mr Batten, John Dudlow of West Malling, Solicitor.
Proved 22nd January 1816
(N.B. Sarah Batten died same day as her husband)
104. [8]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
MEYRICK B. SPARROW ESQ. R.N.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 21st 1848
AGED 56 YEARS
Meyrick Bodyclen Sparrow, of Maidstone Road, Esquire, P. C. C. Will dated 19th October 1846.
His remains to be buried in churchyard of parish he dies in, funeral not to be ostentatious. To John Cooper of Chatham, Schoolmaster, his two freehold houses called Menai Place, formerly Custom House, in Beaumaris, Anglesey, and two pews in gallery of Beaumaris church, for ever. To Sarah Ann Poletti, daughter of Sarah Poletti, deceased, now residing with him, all other real and personal estate; executor to pay interest from this estate to Sarah until she is 21. If she dies pre 21, then to John Cooper, who is executor.
Witnesses: M. S. Stephens, Solicitor, Chatham and J. Taffs, his Clerk
Proved 25th February 1848
105. [9]
IN
MEMORY OF
MR. JAMES SHERWOOD
OF CHATHAM, HOUSE CARPENTER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] DAY
OF JULY 1803 AGED 74 YEARS
ALSO ROBERT HALLEY
OF CHATHAM, TAYLOR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 26th DAY
OF JULY 1807 AGED 47 YEARS
James Sherwood, of Chatham, House Carpenter, P.C.C. Will dated 18th September 1801
To friend John Stephens of Chatham, Gentleman and niece Ann Emery wife of Robert Emery of Chatham, Tailor, are his trustees and executors. All his leasehold houses in or near Best Street, Dick (sic), Richard Street?, and Fullalove Alley in Chatham, upon trust, to sell. Also to sell stock in trade, personal estate (except bequests); from money raised, to pay annuity of £10 to Mrs Elizabeth Cabbell, now living with him, for life. Residue of interest and dividends to niece Ann Emery, after her death (in lifetime of husband), then to him, after his death, executors to sell or transfer funds as niece Ann Emery bequeaths in her will. To Ann Emery, his ½ share of six houses in or near Cage Lane, Gillingham, for ever; also to her, all household goods and furniture, etc., and gold watch. To Robert Emery all his clothes. To nephew Thomas Leadbetter of Chatham , Carpenter, £50 and a suit of mourning. To Miss Cabbell daughter of John Cabbell of Maidstone, Victualler, £20. To John Stephens, £21 and suit of mourning, for his trouble.
Witnesses: John Lowen, Thomas Howden and John Howden
Proved 18th April 1804
106. [10]
[ ]
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
ROBERT WARD
WHO DIED THE [ ] DAY OF FEBRUARY [1802]
AGED 50 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO THE ABOVE ROBERT WARD
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
THE 27th [DAY OF SEPTEMBER] 1829
[AGED 88 YEARS]
St Margaret's Church, gravestones placed along boundary wall West of Tower
107. [11]
SACRED
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
CATHERINE ELIZABETH SEYMOUR
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th ? DAY OF OCTOBER 1840
AGED 4 YEARS AND 6 WEEKS
108. [12]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. HENRY FREDERICK
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 3rd OF NOVEMBER 1830
AGED 35 YEARS
109. [13]
ROSINGROVE AND WELLS HEADSTONE
IN MEMORY OF
ROBERT ROSINGROVE
SHIPWRIGHT WHO DIED 11th JULY 1776
AGED 47 YEARS
"When God cut off the thread of life
I am glad Death [ ]"
ALSO MR. ROBERT WELLS
OF CHATHAM WHO DIED 7th OF
NOVEMBER 1804 AGED 52? YEARS
ALSO SARAH WELLS DIED NOVEMBER [ ] 1801 AGED [ ] MONTHS
Robert Rosingrove, of St. Margaret's, Shipwright, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 7th July 1775
To wife Sarah, ready money, securities, debts, credits, rings, plate, linen, woollen, beds, bedding,etc., and residue.
Wife is executor
Witnesses: John Stimson and William [obscure]
Proved 22nd July 1776
Robert Wells of Chatham, Carpenter, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 29th October 1804
His houses and lands, and all real estate, goods, chattels and personal estate, to wife Sarah, for life. After her death, equally shared between sons Robert Handell Wells and Thomas. Wife and sons executors.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Richard Whitehead and Edward Langley
Codicil dated 29th October 1804
To wife, from personal estate £50; to Robert Wells Webb, son of Susanna Webb of Rochester, £50 at 21, to carry no interest in meantime. Authorizes sons, if they think fit, to use any part of the £50 to put Robert Webb apprentice, during his minority. Rest of will confirmed.
Witnesses; as above
Proved 7th May 1805
Power reserved to Robert Wells and Sarah Wells. Value of goods under £200. £2 fee paid
110. [14]
Illegible
Inscription on rear
111. [15]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN STEDMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 2nd DAY OF FEBRUARY 18[46]
IN THE 39th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO ELIZ[ABETH]
[ ]
The Stedman family were prominent in this area in the 19th century, and into the 20th century. They were Millers, running several windmills. Later generations were Lawyers, and also held the office of Coroner
112. [16]
ADAMS HEADSTONE
[IN MEMORY OF]
MARY WIFE OF JAMES ADAMS
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 14th? OF NOVEMBER
1778 AGED 48? YEARS
ALSO REYNOLD THEIR SON
WHO DIED IN HIS INFANCY
ALSO THE ABOVE
JAMES ADAMS
LATE OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 9th OF JANUARY 1794?
AGED 69 YEARS
James Adams, of Brompton, Gentleman, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 21st September 1792
Household goods, china, linen, etc. to wife, Martha, for ever. Also use of plate, for life; after her death, to daughter Ann Colchester, for ever; also to Ann, his gold rings, pair of silver salts and silver watch.
To Ivett Pankhurst of Sheerness, Shipwright, £5. All his clothes shared between Richard Fryland of Chatham, Fisherman, Francis Woodger, also a Fisherman of Chatham and George Roots of St. Margaret's.
Francis Dollman of St. Jame's St., London, Hatter and Hosier, Thomas Colchester of Chatham, Currier and Ivett Pankhurst, are executors. To them, in trust, £3,300 of Bank Stock, part of his 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities. They to pay dividends to his wife for life. After her death they are to transfer the stock and interest due to daughter Ann Colchester, wife of Thomas Colchester. She also gets residue of estate. Trust details follow.
Witnesses: William Tapley, John Pix and John Lock
Proved 27th January 1794
113. [17]
IHS
"In Solo Deo Salus"
EMBRACED
IN THE COLD ARMS OF HER MOTHER EARTH
ELIZABETH
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
WILLIAM HUGH SCRIMES
[OF THIS PA]RISH
[DIED JULY 1849]
[AGED 55 YEARS]
W. H. Scrimes was one of the City's Coal Meters in the mid 19th century
114. [18]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. STEPHEN DADD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] [ JANUARY] 1816
AGED 57 YEARS
ALSO
MR. STEPHEN DADD
[SON] OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
[ ] [APRIL 1823]
[AGED 23 YEARS]
115. [19]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
NATHANIEL LINCOLN ESQ.
OF FORT PITT
WHO DIED 5th OF MARCH 1842
AGED 62 YEARS
ALSO
SARAH LINCOLN
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 5th NOVEMBER 1843
AGED 60 YEARS
Nathaniel Lincoln, was a Clerk at Fort Pitt
116. [20]
Rear of stone, front facing wall, carving at top
MR. WILLIAM HUGHES
WHO DIED APRIL THE 28th 1792
IN THE 70th? YEAR OF HIS AGE
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
MR. WILLIAMS HUGHES
WHO DIED MAY 14th 1786
AGED 60? YEARS
Front, facing wall
IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS ROBSON
(LATE GUNNER IN THE NAVY)
WHO DIED ON THE 2[ ] FEB. 1755
AGED [ ] YEARS
William and Elizabeth Hughes died at Chatham
The Burial Register records Thomas Robinson, buried on 2nd March 1755
117. [21]
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM THE SON OF
JOHN & ANN BAMFORD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
MARCH 5th 1799
AGED 5 MONTHS
ALSO WILLIAM THE
2nd SON [ ]
[ ]
AGED 1 YEAR AND 6 MONTHS
James Bamford, of Rochester, Supervisor of Excise, P.C.C. Will dated 26th September 1814
To wife, Ann, dividends of 31,100 Navy 5% Annuities for life. After her death, £600 (part of the above stock) to daughter Hannah Bamford. £500 (rest of stock) shared equally between children of his daughter Elizabeth Henderson widow of John Henderson. Also to her the interest of the £1,100 for life. After her death the principle shared equally among her children; if no children surviving, then the £1,100 to daughter Hannah; if she is dead, then to her next of kin.
Also to daughter Hannah, £900 Navy 5% Annuities. Household furniture and goods to wife Ann for life. After her death, shared equally between the two daughters, Elizabeth to have best bed. Residue to wife, she and Hannah are executors. Executor, after wife's death, can from the £500 Navy 5% Annuities, raise and advance £200 for the advancement of grandson John Henderson, and £100 for grand daughter Ann Maria Henderson. Dividends of their shares of legacies to their maintenance and education.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis and J. Bramley
Proved 23rd January 1815
118. [22]
Illegible
119. [23]
HOLLIDAY HEADSTONE
Front
IN MEMORY OF
MRS. MARY HOLLIDAY
[ DIED JANUARY 1783]
MR. WILLIAM HOLLIDAY
[DIED JULY 1803]
[AGED 83 YEARS]
Rear
IN MEMORY OF
MRS. MARY BENNESS DAUGHTER
OF WILLIAM AND MARY HOLLIDAY
WHO DIED 6th APRIL 1827
AGED 65 YEARS
Too close to wall to read further
William Howard Benness, Gentleman of Chatham, former Stay Maker of Rochester High Street, P.C.C. Will dated 18th February 1820
To wife Mary ready money, household goods, furniture etc. which she owned before their marriage; his freehold house in Priest Dale, Ordnance Place, Chatham, his leasehold in Rochester High Street, where he once carried on business, now occupied by Widow Jones, and £1,200 5% Bank Annuities, part of his stock in Bank of England. She also gets rest of household contents for life or widowhood, she to keep house in repair.
To brother in law and sister, Thomas Childs of Gosport, Mariner and Mary, the interest of £1,000 Bank Annuities for life. To Elizabeth Benness of Chatham, widow of late brother, John, the interest of £600 5% Bank Annuities, after her death, this goes to her children, equally divided. For mourning to each of children of Thomas Childs, late brother John and Alexander Lowrey of Rochester, Caulker and Em his wife and of late brother Joseph, 19guineas each. To James Dilmitt of Rochester, Tailor, 19 gns. To Alexander Lowrey and William Barnaby of Chatham, Shipwright, (his executors) freehold and leaseholds, money, investments household goods and furniture upon trust, to sell, proceeds to children of late brother Joseph, Mary, William Howard and Eleanor, and children of Alexander Lowrey, and Em, Francis, William and George, in equal shares.
Wife, Alexander Lowrey and William Barnaby, executors.
Witnesses: J. Stephens, J.C. Stephens and M.S. Stephens Proved 17th September 1823
120. [24]
MR.
JOHN SNATT
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 31st MARCH
1776 AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO THREE OF HIS CHILDREN
SAMUEL SNATT SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 15th OF OCT. 1783 AGED 12 YEARS
FRANCES WIFE OF
MR. JOHN SNATT
ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE NAMED
DIED THE 16th OF JANUARY 1806
AGED 46 YEARS
John Snatt, of Rochester, Butcher, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 17th June 1767
To wife Mary his marshland of 5 acres in or near Rochester, until birth of child or children, "of which she is now encient". After delivery, Mary has ½ of marshland, for life; child or children the other ½, equally shared. If only one child, then to their lawful heirs. After wife's death, her ½ share to any living children, equally shared. If their child/children, die with no lawful heirs, then to his own right heirs, for ever. If there is no child born or they die in Mary's lifetime, then to Mary for ever. Residue, ½ to wife, ½ to child/children then living, if none born alive, or they die as above, then all to wife; she is executor.
Witnesses: Samuel Gouge ?, ------- ? Williams and W. Patten
Proved 24th April 1776
121. [25]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. HENRY PARRETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] 1832
AGED 5[5] YEARS
ALSO OF
MRS. BATEMAN ROBSON PARRETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] JANUARY 182[6]
AGED 62 YEARS
AND OF THEIR DAUGHTER
MARILLION FRENCH? PARRETT
WHO LIES INTERRED IN THE ADJOINING GRAVE
MR. H. PARRETT LEFT ISSUE
Henry and Bateman Parrett died in Chatham.
122. [26]
Illegible
123. [27]
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JOHN BULLARD
BORN 26th NOVEMBER 1799
DIED 8th AUGUST 1859
JOHN
SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED 2nd DEC. 1847
AGED 11 YEARS
SARAH
WIFE OF JOHN BULLARD
BORN 19th FEBRUARY 1804
DIED 16th MARCH 1879
124. [28]
IN MEMORY
OF MRS. ELIZABETH
WIFE OF MR. ANTHY. BLACKMORE
DEPARTED THIS LIFE 15th OCTOBER 1795
IN THE 50th YEAR OF HER AGE
[ALSO] OF FIVE OF HER INFANT CHILDREN
ALSO OF HER FIRST BORN [ANTHONY] WHO WAS
20 YEARS MASTER SHIPBUILDER AT CALCUTTA
RETURNED HOME AND DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] APRIL 1817 IN THE [47th ] YEAR OF HIS AGE
[ALSO] MRS. SUSANNAH SECOND WIFE
OF THE ABOVE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] APRIL 1825 IN THE 70th YEAR OF HER AGE
[ ]
Anthony Blackmore, of Troy Town, Shipwright and Shop Keeper, Freeman of Rochester. P.C.C. Will dated May 1830.
To his 4 daughters, Grace Gibbs, Elizabeth Canham, Sarah Dowett ? And Mary Ann Rossiter, £150 in Bank of England, all ready money, pay owed and money from Club, of which he has been a member for many years. To nephew William Lester, £5 to see his grave opened and restored, (where his wife and son are buried). Lester, who is one of executors to have £3 for his trouble.
To Grace Gibbs, the pictures over the mantle, the ------ ? and sailor in fore room. To Elizabeth Canham, gilt framed looking glass and gilt framed picture. To Sarah Dowett, the large dining table and tea tray. Roger Blackmore, William Lester and William Canham are executors. Reside to Mary Ann Rossiter, for her children, except books and bookcase, which is to be shared equally between his daughters Grace and Elizabeth.
Affidavit dated 31st May 1830
Robert Dowett of Troy Town, Shipwright, George Fidler of Troy Town, Grocer and Richard Rowe of Chatham, Shipwright are sworn. Dowsett says Blackmore died on 5th May 1830; the same day he searched for his will, which he found in a cupboard, he did not find any other related papers. Fidler and Rowe said they knew Blackmore well, and were familiar with his hand and signature. They agree the will is in Blackmore's hand.
Proved 5th June 1830 Power reserved to William Canham
125. [29]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM MIDDLETON
[ ] [ ] [JULY] [1801]
[ ]
MRS. ANN MIDDLETON
[ HANNAH? DECEMBER 1823 AGED 80 YEARS]
126. [30]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN READ
WHO DIED [FEBRUARY [ ] 1814]
[AGED 67 YEARS]
MRS. JANE READ
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED [ ]
IN THE [ ] YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO REBECCA WIFE OF
WILLIAM [ ]
John Read, Tailor and Draper
127. [31]
Illegible
128. [32]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY CHURCH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 23rd OF JANUARY 1853
AGED 36 YEARS
ALSO
MARIA CHURCH
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1857
AGED 68 YEARS
ALSO
[ ] CHURCH
[
129. [33]
Front
IN
MEMORY OF REBECCA WIFE OF
ANTHONY BROMFIELD WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 4th OCT. 1785 AGED [ ]6 YEARS
[ALSO] FOUR OF THEIR CHILDREN
RICHARD THE 20th JUNE 1783 AGED 7 WEEKS
WILLIAM THE 20th MAY 1784 AGED 15? YEARS
ANN DIED 8th JUNE 1784 AGED 6 YEARS
AND 9 MONTHS
FRANCES DIED [ ] 1800 AGED 31 YEARS
AND 2 MONTHS
Rear
IN
MEMORY OF
JAMES [ ]
SON OF
RICHARD AND MARY ANN ELLIS
WHO DIED [ ] AGED 11 YEARS
MARTHA BROOMFIELD
Too close to wall to read further
130. [34]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY AMELIA
WIFE OF RICHARD BROOMFIELD
DIED NOV. 7th 1852 AGED 25 YEARS
ALSO ARTHUR THEIR SON DIED JUNE [ ] 1852
AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH [ WIFE OF? ]
WILLIAM BROOMFIELD
DIED JAN. 17th 187[7] [ ]
THOMAS BROOMFIELD
[ ]
HENRY BROOMFIELD
Richard Broomfield, Shipwright at Northfleet in 1851 Census.
131. [35]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN HOUNSELL ESQ.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 5th OF FEBRUARY 1831
AGED 83 YEARS
MR. ALFRED HOUNSELL MARSH
DIED OCTOBER 6th 1824
AGED 23 YEARS
MR. FREDERICK WILLIAM MARSH
DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1834
AGED [24] YEARS
MRS. PHOEBE FENNER RELICT OF THE LATE
J.? L. FENNER, SURGEON, PENTONVILLE
[DAUGHTER OF THE?] ABOVE
[DIED SEPTEMBER 1842]
[AGED 65 YEARS]
John Hounsell, late of Abbotsbury, now of Chatham, Gentleman, P.C.C. Will dated 3rd September 1825
Residue of estate, after setting aside £111, divided into four equal parts. £37, part of the £111, to daughter Phoebe Fenner, wife of John Ludd Fenner, late of Abbotsbury, Surgeon, if she has died then to her husband. £37, another part of £111, to daughter Elizabeth Marsh, wife of William Marsh of Chatham, Gentleman, if she has died, then to her husband.£37 rest of the £111 to William Marsh.
¼ of personal estate to William Marsh, in trust, for grandchildren, Emma Julia and Frederick William Marsh at 21. ¼ to William Marsh and John Fenner, upon trust, for children of late daughter Hannah Edwards, one of whom, Henry Edwards will have £37 at 21. Interest for maintenance and education of children. Executors can use whole or part of principle for advancement of children during minority. ¼ of estate to Phoebe Fenner, if she is dead, to her husband, ¼ to Elizabeth Marsh, if she is dead then as above, ¼ to William Marsh, upon trust, to be shared equally between Emma and Frederick Marsh, children of late daughter Emily at 21. Interest in meantime for their benefit, as above. If they died pre 21 without heirs, then the ¼ to Elizabeth Marsh, if she dies in testator's lifetime, then to her husband. William Marsh and John Fenner executors.
Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Attorney of Rochester and D. R. Lewis his Clerk
Proved 13th April 1831
132. [36]
Illegible
133. [37]
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
MR. JAMES POLLARD
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] OF DECEMBER 1817 AGED 22 YEARS
[ ]
SARAH ANN POLLARD
[ WHO DIED DECEMBER 1821, AN INFANT]
MRS. JANE POLLARD
WHO DIED 6th OF JULY 1833 AGED 44 YEARS
James Pollard, Blacksmith of St. Margaret's Bank (Pigot's Directory 1838)
134. [38]
HODGSON HEADSTONE
IN MEMORY OF ANN THE WIFE OF
JOHN HODGSON WHO DIED 21st
[DAY OF?] JULY 177[3] AGED 38? YEARS
"She was
A Virtuous and Loving Wife
An Indulgent and tender Mother
A Sincere Friend
And a Good Christian"
135. [39]
[ ]
JOHN WILLIAM HUNT
[ ] SON OF THE LATE
JOHN HUNT [ OF THIS PARISH?]
[ ]
136. [40]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. EDWARD BURRELL
WHO DIED 17th JUNE 1832
AGED [54] YEARS
[ ]
MARY ANN [WIFE OF?]
MR. JOHN SEAGER OF LONDON
AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
JANUARY 18th 1850 AGED 36 YEARS
Edward Burrell, of Troy Town, Dredgerman, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 12th January 1832
His freehold houses in Troy Town, household furniture and goods, vessels, boats, oars, tackle etc., ready money, investments and residue to wife Elizabeth, for ever; she is executor.
He signs with a mark.
Witnesses: Henry Church, Thomas Bassuck and Thomas Gray
137. [41]
IN MEMORY OF
[MARY?] BAXTER LEWIS
[ ]
[DIED?] [ ] DECEMBER 1799
[ ]
REV. WILLIAM LEWIS
WHO DIED THE [ ] DAY OF NOVEMBER 18[ ]
[ ]
ELIZABETH BAKER LEWIS
WIDOW OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE
26th OF MARCH 1885 IN HER 77th YEAR
138. [42]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE BOWEN HERBERT
SECOND DAUGHTER OF
GEORGE FLOWER HERBERT ESQ.
COMMANDER OF THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO DIED IN THIS PARISH
ON THE 16th DAY OF JANUARY 1838
AGED 12YEARS
In 1838, Captain Herbert was living at Restoration House (Pigot's Directory)
139. [43]
Rear of stone, front facing wall, carving at top
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM DEAN
WHO DIED 14th MARCH 1832
AGED 32 YEARS
[ ]
ELLEN SUSANNAH DEAN
DIED 8th? APRIL 1836 AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WILLIAM DEAN
DIED 15th APRIL 1869 AGED 68 YEARS
Front
IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THOMAS TOMLIN OF THIS PARISH
[JUNE 1781]
140. [44]
[IN MEMORY OF]
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
WILLIAM THOMPSON
WHO DIED 30th? APRIL 1775
AGED 67? YEARS
WILLIAM THOMPSON
WHO DIED 28th? AUGUST 1784
AGED 68? YEARS
William Thompson, he may be the Joiner, master of John Batten in 1740?
141. [45]
IN MEMORY OF SARAH
WIFE OF JOHN WELLER
DIED THE 26th OF JAN. 1777
AGED 64 YEARS
ALSO JOHN WELLER DEPARTED
THIS LIFE JAN. 4th 1779
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO MR. JOHN WELLER
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
[ ]
John Weller, of St. Margaret's, Gardener, P.C.C. Will dated 20th September 1788.
Wife Ann is executor. After her death, friend Thomas Johnson of St. Nicholas, Gardener is executor. To servant Edward Carter, £50, if he is still in service of his wife, one year after testator's death, or if wife dies, he continues gardening business, also to Carter, a suit of mourning. Residue of money, personal and leasehold, to wife for life; after her death, £200 to Lettice Vaughan widow and Jane Walkins, widow, his two sisters in law, equally shared; to brother Henry Weller, £20; to sister Ann wife of [ ] Gutteridge, £20. After death of wife, the residue to children of brother Henry, Ann Ladd and Esther Ladd, two children of late sister Elizabeth Ladd, wife of John Samuel Ladd; Ann and Maria Gutteridge , children of sister Ann. At 21 or marriage for girls. Wife can sell any of his personal estate.
Witnesses: William Twopenny Junior and D. B. Lewis
Proved 11th November 1811 not administered by Ann Weller, deceased; granted to John Weller, son of Henry Weller; Thomas Johnson the other executor, died in lifetime of Ann.
142. [46]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
EDWARD SON OF
GEORGE HENRY & MARY ANN ALLEN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 12th DAY OF DECEMBER 1844
IN THE 10th YEAR OF HIS AGE
GEORGE HENRY ALLEN
[DIED MAY 1854]
G.H. Allen, Timber Dealer, John Street, (Pigot's Directory 1838)
143. [47]
Front
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE WARD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 14th? OF NOVEMBER 1829
AGED 54 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO MARY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 5th APRIL 1878
AGED 89 YEARS
Rear
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
WILLIAM CONINGSBY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] OF [SEPTEMBER] 1838
AGED 21 YEARS
144. [48]
Illegible
145. [49]
Illegible
THE WEST WALL, LOOKING NORTH
THE RIVER MEDWAY AND ROCHESTER BRIDGE IN THE DISTANCE
146. [50]
IN
MEMORY OF
MR. HENRY WILLIAMS
WHO DIED 20th OF NOVEMBER
1813 AGED 38 YEARS
MRS. ABIGAIL WILLIAMS
WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED JUNE
[ ] [1828] AGED 52 YEARS
Abigail Williams, of Chatham, Widow, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 30th March 1827.
Ready money, securities, goods, effects and personal estate to son Henry at 21. In meantime executors to invest part of personal estate in Public Funds and pay interest for support and education of Henry, and for "putting him out in life". In case Henry dies pre 21, then personal estate not invested to her sisters Sarah Bean, Mercy Ware and Elizabeth Clemmons, in equal shares. If any die in lifetime of son and before entitlement by this will, then to her children. Richard Whitehead of Chatham, Gentleman and son Henry are executors.
Signs with mark
Witnesses; George Acworth, Solicitor, Chatham and John J. Spiller, his Clerk
Proved 10th July 1828 Power reserved to Henry Williams. Value of goods under £800
147. [51]
Illegible
148. [52]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
THOMAS SCOTT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[JUNE] [ ] 1834
[AGED 59 YEARS]
THOMAS SCOTT
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE]
[AUGUST 1846]
[AGED 74 YEARS]
Thomas Scott, Surveyor of 6 Upper Clarence Terrace, (Pigot's Directory 1838)
149. [53]
IN
MEMORY OF
JANE MERCER
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 9th DAY OF JUNE 1844
AGED 29 YEARS
Jane Mercer, Sausage Maker?, at home of William Baker, a Butcher in King Street, 1841 (Census)
150. [54]
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN SPENCE WIFE OF
JOHN SPENCE WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE DECEMBER THE 14th 1817
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO MR. JOHN SPENCE
WHO DIED MAY 27th 1829
AGED 69 YEARS
John Spence, of St. Margaret's, Rigger, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 2nd May 1829
Rachel Handyman to receive money due to him from the Penny Death Club Mourners Society; she to manage his funeral, which should be as plain as possible.
She to have any surplus from the above money.
All his invested funds to James Mowat, Senior and Mary Mowat, his wife, and all household goods and furniture. James Mowat (Junior?), is executor. Clothes and watch to nephew John Matches.
Witnesses: George Jackson and Charles Casse
Proved 11th June 1829; James Mowat the Younger, Shipwright, of Prospect Row, Chatham. Value of goods under £300
151. [55]
IN MEMORY
OF
HANNAH WIFE OF
THOMAS LIGHT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 30th DAY OF APRIL 1849
IN THE 78th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO THE ABOVE
THOMAS LIGHT
[DIED AUGUST 1851]
[AGED 79 YEARS]
152. [56]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. ANN GAMON
[WHO DIED [ ] MAY 1835]
[AGED 38 YEARS]
MR. WILLIAM [JU]PP GAMON
[DIED AUGUST 1852]
[AGED 19 YEARS]
153. [57]
IN
MEMORY OF
MRS. MARTHA KYBETT
WIFE OF
MR. THOMAS KYBETT
WHO DIED 24th AUGUST 1846
AGED 32 YEARS
[ALSO] NINE CHILDREN WHO DIED
IN THEIR INFANCY
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
MR. THOMAS KYBETT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 30th AUGUST 1847
AGED 35 YEARS
Thomas Kybett, of 16 High Street, Chatham, Tailor P.C.C. Will dated 17th August 1847
His furniture and household goods, money, securities and stock in trade, to brother John Kybett of Chatham, Painter and James Vine of Rochester, Yeoman, upon trust, to sell personal estate to the advantage of his four children.
Witnesses: Alexander Foster, Chemist, 17 High Street, Chatham and John Comport, Solicitor, Rochester
Proved 21st June 1848
154. [58]
Mostly below ground level
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH SOPHIA
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
JOHN HORTON
[DIED JULY/AUGUST 1869 AGED 59 YEARS]
ALSO CLARA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED NOV. 21st? 1857
AGED 7 YEARS
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
JOHN HORTON
[ ] JUNE [ ]
John Horton was a Master Mariner living in Union Street, (Post Office Directory, 1859 and Census 1851-1871). His name is probably on the stone but deeply buried.
155. [59]
Front
IN MEMORY
OF
LUKE PEARSON
WHO DIED 7th MARCH 1844
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO FANNY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
LUKE PEARSON
WHO DIED MARCH 20th 1875
AGED 75 YEARS
ALSO CAROLINE SOPHIA
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED OCT. 17th 1894
AGED 59 YEARS
Rear
IN MEMORY
OF
THOMAS PEARSON
AGED 22 YEARS
AND
JOSEPH PEARSON
AGED 15 YEARS
WHO WERE ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED
UNDER ROCHESTER BRIDGE
23rd SEPTEMBER 1828
Verse and further inscriptions too far down
and close to wall to read
Luke Pearson, Fisherman of City Row, Common (1841 Census), Fanny, Fruiterer in the High Street (1851 Census)
An account of the deaths of the Pearson brothers appears in the Maidstone Journal, Tuesday 7th October 1828. "MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. ------------On Tuesday the 23rd ult a barge belonging to Mr Pearson, Rochester, was sailing up the river to pass through the bridge, heavily laden with ballast, managed by a man named Cameron, and two sons of Mr Pearson, one aged about 22 years, and the other 14 (sic), when, by some means, veering about, it struck against one of the starlings of the middle arch, and almost instantly sunk. The two brothers were unfortunately drowned before assistance could be procured; but Cameron saved himself by hanging to an iron ring which was fixed in the pier of the arch.
On Tuesday evening, a sermon was preached at the City Chapel, Rochester, by the Rev. J, Slaterie, to improve the death of the two young men,. A large congregation assembled on the occasion, among whom were many seamen and bargemen. The bodies of the young men have been found; one was picked up on Monday, the other on Thursday"
156. [60]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. RICHARD MILES
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 8th OF MARCH 1836
AGED 66 YEARS
ALSO
MRS. MARY MILES
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 6th OF MARCH 1850
AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO
MR. WALTER DAY
GRANDSON? OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 10th OF JANUARY 1857
[AGED 22 YEARS]
157. [61]
Illegible
158. [62]
Illegible
159. [63]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLAM HALLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 25th?
OF AUGUST 1793 AGED 64? YEARS
ALSO SUSANNAH HALLEY
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE 27th OF JUNE 1819
AGED 88 YEARS
William Halley, the Victualler, Freeman in 1773?
160. [64]
IN
MEMORY OF MR. JOHN BURTON ESQ.
CLERK OF THE SURVEY IN HIS MAJESTY’S
DOCKYARD, CHATHAM WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[THE [ ] OF MAY 1806 AGED 61 YEARS]
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ THE [ ] OF APRIL 1822 AGED 72 YEARS]
John Burton, had been Clerk to the Rope Yard at Chatham (Universal British Directory 1794) He died in Chatham. Wife Sarah who died at Deal, was daughter of Thomas Moulden, Gunner of the Victory, they married at St. Margaret's in 1769
161. [65
FORWOOD HEADSTONE
Front
[IN MEMORY OF]
MR. RICHARD FORWOOD
LATE MASTER JOINER OF HIS MAJESTY’S YARD
DEPTFORD DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ]
FEBRUARY 1780 IN THE 47th? YEAR OF HIS AGE
SARAH WIFE OF RICHARD FORWOOD
[DIED NOVEMBER 1761]
Rear
[ALSO?]
JOHN FORWOOD
WHO DIED JANY. 29th 1811 AGED 69 YEARS
CATHERINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
DIED JANY. 28th 1820 AGED 73 YEARS
HARRIOT ELIZABETH FORWOOD
DIED NOVEMBER 22nd 1822 AGED 23 YEARS
THE ONLY CHILD OF
RICHARD AND ELIZABETH FORWOOD
ELIZABETH
WIFE OF RICHARD FORWOOD
DIED MARCH [ ] 1828? AGED 55 YEARS
Rest too far down and close to wall
Richard Forwood died at Deptford; he married Sarah Moulden at St. Margaret's in 1757.Sarah was a minor, married with consent of her father, William, (see Interior); she died at Sheerness.
162. [66]
Illegible
163. [67]
HEADSTONE OF THOMAS MOULDEN, GUNNER OF HMS VICTORY
IN MEMORY OF MARGARET WIFE OF
THOMAS MOULDEN OF THIS PARISH
[WHO] DIED 4th OF [JULY] [1775]
ALSO OF THOMAS MOULDEN [OF THIS PARISH]
LATE GUNNER OF HIS MAJESTY’S SHIP
VICTORY WHO HAD BEEN [A] GUNNER IN
THE ROYAL NAVY 46? YEARS HE DIED
THE 16th NOV. 1775 AGED 74 YEARS
Thomas Moulden, of St. Margaret's, Mariner on H.M.S. "Victory", P.C.C. Will dated 14th November 1775.
Two houses at Lark Hill in St. Margaret's, occupied by Robert Baker and Richard Burnett, and yearly rent of 12s from piece of land where two houses now built, occupied by Edward Frish and Glover Mungum, adjoining first two houses, to daughter Margaret Friend wife of William Friend of Strood, Sail Maker, for ever.
House on Lark Hill in his occupation, to daughter Sarah Burton wife of John Burton of St. Margaret's, Gentleman, for ever. One half of his two house in St. Nicholas, in occupation of his son Thomas, leased from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, to son Thomas. The other half to his grandchildren, William, Susannah and Ann Slaughter. To Margaret Friend, a silver pint mug, looking glass in best parlour of his house and all furniture of chamber he lies in. To Sarah Burton, silver salver, clock, bedstead and hangings in best chamber, oval mahogany table and all chairs in best parlour, large looking [glass] in second parlour. To son Thomas, his desk, round mahogany table (made at Providence), spice box. Ready money and investments, residue of household goods, personal estate, as follows, ¼ to daughters Margaret and Sarah, son Thomas, grandchildren, William, Susannah and Ann Slaughter.
Son Thomas, William Friend and John Burton are executors.
Witnesses: Winifred Moulden, Robert Bengo and John Sparks, Attorney, Rochester
Proved 29th November 1775
(See Interior)
164. [68]
[
MARY MAYOR
[
HANNAH MAYOR
]
ANN OLIVER
[BURIED OCT.18th 1815]
[AGED 73 YEARS]
]
ELIZABETH [ ]
165. [69]
IN MEMORY
OF
THOMAS TILLMAN
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 18th DAY OF DECEMBER [1805]
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY TILLMAN
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 20th DAY OF DECEMBER 1852
IN THE 91st YEAR OF HER AGE
Thomas Tillman, Fisherman and Dredgerman, Freeman of Rochester, 1781
166. [70]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ANN WILLIAMS WIFE OF
RICHARD WILLIAMS
OF THE QUARTIN. DEPARTMENT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 27th OF AUGUST 1832
AGED 62
ALSO OF THE ABOVE
RICHARD WILLIAMS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 24th OF MAY 1843
AGED 72
167. [71]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN BRICE OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE 21st OF MARCH 1812
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO JOHN BRICE
SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
AUGUST 11th 1826 AGED 17 YEARS
168. [72]
Illegible
169. [73]
SA[CRED]
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN BRADLEY SEN.
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 11th OF MAY 1799
ALSO MARY BRADLEY
HIS WIFE
WHO DIED ON THE 24th OF JULY [1819]
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO
ELIZABETH [ ]
John Bradley, died 1799, Victualler? Freeman in 1771
170. [74]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE CURLING WHO DIED
THE [ ] DAY OF [JANUARY] 1812
AGED [46] YEARS
CHARLES CURLING
[ ]
ELIZABETH [ ]
[ ]
REBECCA CURLING
[MAY] [ ] 1849]
[AGED 79 YEARS]
George and Rebecca Curling apparently died in Canterbury
171. [75]
IN MEMORY
OF
JOHN TUMBRIDGE
WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 6th 1870
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO IN MEMORY OF
MARY TUMBRIDGE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED APRIL 20th 1849
AGED 59 YEARS
John Tumbridge was a Land and House Proprietor, (1861 Census); Mary died in Bloomsbury
172. [76]
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SIBURN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st OF MAY 1833
AGED 81 YEARS
ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th OF SEPTEMBER 1842
AGED 78 YEARS
Letty Siburn, of Rochester, Widow, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 12th September 1836
Desires to be buried in St. Margaret's churchyard.
To Letty Addison wife of John Addison, Stone Mason, £100; to Elizabeth Bullard of Rochester, widow, £150; to Ann Smith of Chatham, widow, £50; to Mary Drew wife of Charles Drew of Chatham, Labourer, £50; to David Tathwels?, Private, 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade, £50; to Sarah Barnes wife of George Barnes, now or late of Calcutta, 19 guineas; to Mary Siburn widow of John Siburn of Chatham, Labourer, £5; to Letty Smith daughter of Ann Smith, £10.
If Letty Smith dies in testator's lifetime, then the £10 shared equally between Ann Smith and Mary Drew.
To Elizabeth Letitia Mallory, wife of Henry Mallory,£10; to Charlotte Blackman wife of Henry Blackman, £10; to Ann Bullard, of Rochester, Spinster, £10; to Thomas Brooke? Bullard of Chatham, £10; to Susan Wickenden, of Rochester, Spinster £5. Residue to John Simson Bullard of Rochester, Gentleman, he is also executor
Signs with mark
Witnesses: Samuel Nicholson,of Rochester, Gentleman and William Gould of Rochester, Boot Maker
Proved 7th September 1842 Value of goods under £600
173. [77]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
[ ]
MR. JOHN POPE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ]
[ ]
174. [78]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
WILLIAM KING
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1834
AGED 45 YEARS
ALSO
CHARLOTTE? [KING?]
175. [79]
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY OF
JARRETT SIBURNE
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPT. 10th 1818
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO LETTY SIBURNE
WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED [SEPTEMBER] [ ] 1842
AGED 90 YEARS
176. [80]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE SON OF
RICHARD AND JANE MAPLESDEN
OF GRAVEL WALK, TROY TOWN, ROCHESTER
WHO DIED 3rd DECEMBER 1848
AGED 5 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th DECEMBER 1852
AGED 13 MONTHS
ALSO EDWARD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 12th SEPTEMBER 1854
AGED 8 MONTHS
Richard Maplesden was a Baker (Bagshaw's Directory, 1847, 1851 Census)
177. [81]
HIDER HEADSTONE, IS THIS FIGURE SUPPOSED TO SYMBOLISE
ELIZABETH HIDER, WHO DIED AGED 18?
[TO] THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH HIDER THE DAUGHTER OF
THOMAS AND MARY HIDER
[WHO DIED [ ] JUNE 1803]
[AGED 17 YEARS]
Elizabeth Hider died in Gillingham, her father is probably Thomas Hider, Mariner?,same man who had the "Nag's Head" Inn in 1823? (Pigot's Directory). of St. Margaret's whose P.C.C. Will is dated 3rd February 1827.
To nephew James Culvett, Mariner of Chatham, his vessel or smack named "George and Mary", of the Port of Rochester, and materials belonging to it. To brother James Hider, Mariner, of St. Margaret's, all his clothes. To nephew Herbert Nicholas Crisp, son of Nicholas Crisp of St. Margaret's his gold watch with chain and seals. All his estate , freehold and leasehold, to be sold; proceeds to be added to his other funds, including in the Rochester Oyster Fishery. The whole divided as follows: ¼ each to brother James, sister Elizabeth Culvett, widow, now living with him; ¼ each to James and Thomas Crisp Mariners, both of Deal, brothers of his late wife. In case Thomas Crisp, who is now seriously ill, should die before testator, then his share to his widow, Sarah. Nicholas Crisp, Gentleman, and John Bullard, Gentleman , both of St. Margaret's, executors; £10 to John Bullard for his troubles.
Witnesses: William Ring, Snr., Samuel Tassell and John Jacob Winterton
Proved 26th May 1827
178. [82]
FRESHWATER HEADSTONE
THE WINGED FIGURE HAS A CURIOUSLY OVERSIZED HEAD !
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
CHARLES FRESHWATER
[WHO DIED [ ] JUNE 1757]
AGED 45? YEARS
ELIZABETH THEIR DAUGHTER
DIED [ ] NOV. 1742
Elizabeth Freshwater died at Chatham
179. [83]
BROMLEY HEADSTONE "GOOD SAMARITAN"
[IN MEMORY OF]
CATHERINE WIFE OF WILL. BROMLEY
DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] FEB. 1777
AGED 33 YEARS
ALSO SIX CHILDREN
WILL. BROMLEY DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[ ] JUNE 1781 AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM GERRARD BROMLEY DIED
THE 30th OF JANUARY 180[7] AGED [36] YEARS
William Bromley, House Carpenter? Freeman in 1763
180. [84]
FISHER HEADSTONE
IN MEMORY OF
ELIZ. WIFE OF WILL. FISHER
SHE DIED DECEMBER THE 8th 1770
AGED 28 YEARS
181. [85]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM HORE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 13th? APRIL 1815
AGED 32 YEARS
William Hore, of Chatham, Victualler, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 9th March 1815
To Thomas Hardiman of Chatham, Mariner and Benjamin Huggett of Chatham, Victualler, his piece of land, (part of a field) lately occupied by John Stephens, called Priest's Dale or Slickets, now laid out for building, in Chatham, on the N.W. side of a street intended to be called Fort Pitt Street. This was purchased from John Stephens. Also a house built on the same plot, occupied by Matthew Pantin, in trust for his son William, until he is 21. If he dies pre 21, then to his daughters, Ann and Sarah Hore , when youngest is 21. In the meantime the rents used for maintenance and education of children. Wife to have privilege of carrying on business, if she wants to. She to have use of household furniture and goods until youngest child is 21, as long as she remains his widow; when youngest child is 21, she to keep household goods, etc. After her death or remarriage, the household goods to be sold; half of proceeds to wife (if living), half to daughters. If she is dead, the whole to the daughters at 21 or marriage. Until then money invested in Public Funds, interest for support and education of daughters. Executors to make inventory of goods; if wife remarries, she may purchase them. Stock in trade and residue to wife, subject to payment of debts.
Witnesses: William Holl Marshall, Chatham, J. Salmon, Rochester and George Acworth, Chatham
Proved 2nd June 1815 Value of goods and chattels under £600
182. [86]
Illegible
183. [87]
MR. JOHN PULMAN
WHO DIED THE 7th OF SEPT. 1738
AGED 29? YEARS
John Pulman may be the Yeoman Farmer, Freeman of Rochester, 1730. The stone seems to be a ledger, from a destroyed tomb.
184. [88]
IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN SALMON
WHO DIED 7th APRIL 1827
AGED 45 YEARS
John Salmon, of Rochester, Labourer, Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 14th March 1827.
His freehold and personal estate to be sold, proceeds, after expenses, equally shared by brother Samuel and sister, Ann Vertue wife of Simon Vertue, of Woodbridge, Suffolk. Mr Henry Crossman of Chatham, Hoyman and Gardiner Cutmore, Gentleman of Chatham, executors.
Witnesses: John Stubbins and John Kelly
Proved 16th April 1827 Value of goods under £100
185. [89]
LITTLEWOOD HEADSTONE
IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL LITTLEWOOD
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY
THE [ ] 177[7] AGED [ ] YEARS
ELEANOR [THE WIFE OF THE ABOVE}
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE] [ ] OF APRIL 1781 AGED [ ] YEARS
Michael Littlewood, of St. Margaret's, Shipwright, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 14th January 1766.
All his ready money, securities, debt, pay and wages, bounty or pension from service in H.M. Dockyard, Chatham, household goods and personal estate to wife Eleanor, for ever. His freehold houses and land to wife for life; after her death, to friend John May of Snodland, Gentleman, for ever, upon trust, to sell for best price, from proceeds to pay, one third to daughter Sarah Littlewood, one third to daughter Elizabeth Littlewood, remaining third to be retained for use of grandson Michael Goudie, from time to time, during minority.
Wife and John May executors.
Witnesses: T. Cransdale, F. Southcott and George Pankhurst
Proved 1782
186. [90]
IN
MEMORY OF
ANN
WIFE OF
JOHN GARRISH
OBT. MAY 2nd 1832
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO
CATHERINE
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED AUGUST 10th 1832
AET. 4 MONTHS
John Garrish was a Tailor, he is probably on this stone but it is rather deeply buried.
187. [91]
MRS. ELIZA COLLINS
WIDOW OF
MAJOR WILLIAM COLLINS
ASSISTANT ADJUDENT GENERAL
OF THE ROYAL MARINES
[DIED JUNE 1837]
[AGED 56 YEARS]
188. [92]
IN
MEMORY OF
JOHN WRIGHT
LATE OF CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] [FEBRUARY] 180[2]
AGED [51] YEARS
189. [93]
Southern half
MRS. ELEANOR WIFE OF
MR. HENRY COWEE?
OF ROCHESTER
AND DAUGHTER OF
MR. THOMAS WOOLSEY
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 5th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1818
AGED 30 YEARS
MRS. ELEANOR WIFE OF
MR. THOMAS WOOLSEY
DIED THE 18th DAY OF FEB. 1826
AGED 76 YEARS
Northern half
MRS. SARAH BODENT
WHO DIED THE 11th DAY OF
SEPTEMBER 1808
AGED 78 YEARS
ALSO THE AFORESAID
MR. THOMAS WOOLSEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th DAY OF SEPTEMBER
1841
AGED 94 YEARS
ELIZABETH WOOLSEY
DIED THE 3rd DAY OF MARCH
[ ]
Henry Cowee, Linen Draper in the High Street, (Holden's Directory 1809-11) Freeman of Rochester 1807
190. [94]
IN MEMORY
OF
ROBERT LAW
SON OF
WILLIAM AND ANN FERGUSON
[WHO DIED] THE 27th OF SEPTEMBER 1834
IN THE PARISH OF ST. GEORGES
SOUTHWARK, LONDON
AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO ANN
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
(WHO DIED THE 10th OF OCTOBER 1847)
(AGED 10 YEARS)
191. [95]
THOMAS TUFF
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 8th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1841
AGED 55 YEARS
ALSO OF
MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 28th DAY OF APRIL 1872
IN HER 80th YEAR
The Tuffs were Brick Makers and Farmers at Borstal
192. [96]
IN
MEMORY OF
GEORGE NOAKES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 18th DAY OF MARCH 1821
AGED 42 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY ANN HIS WIFE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE [ ] [DAY] [OF] [ OCTOBER] 1820
[AGED 40 YEARS]
(ALSO)
(ALFRED NOAKES GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE)
(DIED 1st MAY 1842)
(AGED 1 YEAR)
(ALSO)
MARY (ANN NOAKES)
(DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE)
Rear
IN
MEMORY OF ANN [ ] NOAKES
[SISTER?] OF
HENRY NOAKES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 30th DAY OF AUGUST 1854
AGED 24 YEARS
ALSO
HENRY NOAKES
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 9th DAY OF DECEMBER 1883
AGED 74? YEARS
193. [97]
(MRS. HARRIETT USBORNE)
(DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH DICKESON)
(OF THIS PARISH)
(WHO DIED THE 14th MARCH 1821)
(AGED 25 YEARS)
194. [98]
(MR. RICHARD DICKESON)
(WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE)
(31st MARCH 1829)
(AGED 41 YEARS)
195. [99]
IN
AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE
OF
GEORGE JAMES
HOBART
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANY. 10th 1855
AGED 50 YEARS
ALSO
MARY ANN
BELOVED WIFE OF THE
THE (sic) ABOVE WHO DIED
OCTR. 18th 1[885]
[AGED 78 YEARS]
The Hobarts were Licensees of the "Don Cossack" Inn in the Delce, also Painters and Glaziers (1851 and 1859 Post Office Directories)
St Margaret's Church gravestones along western boundary wall at southern end
196. [100]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
SARAH WIFE OF
MR. WILLIAM JENNINGS
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 9th OF MARCH 1830
AGED 58 YEARS
LEAVING ISSUE
3 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS
TEN DIED IN THEIR INFANCY
"Reader, prepare
to met thy God"
197. [101]
Front
IN MEMORY OF ROBERT
AND ELIZABETH PETMAN
SON AND DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND CHRISTIAN PETMAN
ROBERT DIED APRIL 25th 17[70]
AGED 1? YEAR AND [ ] MONTHS
ELIZABETH DIED MAY THE [ ] [1780]
AGED 5? YEARS AND 1 MONTH
ELIZABETH PETMAN
WIFE OF THE LATE PETER PETMAN
WHO DIED [ ] NOV. 1789 AGED 40? YEARS
Rear
IN MEMORY OF
MR. STEPHEN PETMAN, LATE CARPENTER
OF HIS MAJESTY’S SHIP NEPTUNE? WHO
DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY [ ] 1782
AGED 49 YEARS
Stephen Petman, of Chatham, Carpenter of H.M Sloop "Swift" P.C.C. Will dated 12th January 1756
To wife Susanna, all his pay and 200 guineas prize money, ---- ? allowance money, household goods and personal estate and residue. Wife is executor.
Witnesses: John Perriman, William Dixon* and Stephen Duer
Proved 8th June 1782
(*See Interior)
198. [102]
MR. JAMES RE[AV]ELY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 17th APRIL 1780
AGED 57?YEARS
[ ]
ELIZABETH DEAN
THE WIFE OF RICHARD
[JANUARY or FEBRUARY 1758]
James Reaveley, of Chatham, Mariner, P.C.C. Will dated 17th February 1780
He is entitled by will of late brother George of Gray's Inn, Gentleman, dated 30th November 1779, the sum of £500. This is to be paid one year after brother's decease and also to an equal share of his brother's residuary personal estate, with his two sisters, Ann Humphreys and Elizabeth Reaveley. The £500 and other entitlement, will go together with his real and personal estate. to Elizabeth, wife of David Humphreys of Barnard's Inn, Gentleman and Mary Loftes, widow, a gold ring, of one guinea value each. All his real estate, ready money, securities, household goods, rings, jewels and residue of personal estate, to wife Elizabeth, who is executor.
Witnesses: Aaron Anderson, John Baker and R. Bristow
Proved 29th April 1780
199. [103]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. RICHARD BURNETT
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 22nd OF FEBRUARY 1832
AGED 32 YEARS
ALSO OF MARY ANN COLLEY
RELICT OF THE ABOVE
AND SECOND WIFE OF
JOHN COLLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 23rd 1871
AGED 72 YEARS
"O Lord teach us to number our days
that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom"
200. [104]
IN
MEMORY OF
MARY EDMUNDS
WHO DIED 13th SEPTEMBER 1857
AGED 44YEARS
201. [105]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
HARRY EDWARD FENNEMORE
WHO DIED 20th AUGUST 1837
AGED 5 MONTHS
"Suffer little children to come unto me
for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
202. [106]
TO THE MEMORY
OF
WILLIAM DAVIES SMITH
(CAPTAIN IN THE CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS)
(SON OF THE LATE CHARLES SMITH)
(CAPTAIN ROYAL ARTILLERY)
203. [107]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
PHILLIP ARMES
LAY CLERK
OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 18th DAY OF APRIL 1863
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE
PHILLIP ARMES
WHO DIED 31st DECEMBER 1882
AGED 67 YEARS
204. [108]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ROBERT HOBART HETT M.D.
WHO DIED (27th AUGUST 1827)
(AGED 37 YEARS)
205. [109]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LIEUT. HENRY TOMKINSON
(21st LIGHT DRAGOONS)
(SON OF JOHN TOMPKINSON ESQ.)
(OF KNYPERSLEY? IN THE COUNTY OF STAFFORD)
(WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1827)
(AGED 39 YEARS)
206. [110]
(MARY WIFE OF MR. WILLIAM MARTIN)
(AND DAUGHTER OF MR. WILLIAM LIPTON)
(WHO DIED 20th JUNE 1821
(ALSO)
( )
(SON OF THE ABOVE MR. WILLIAM MARTIN)
( )
(ALSO)
(MARY MARTIN)
207. [111]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
ALEXANDER BROADFOOT M.D.
DEPUTY? INSPECTOR OF HOSPITALS
[ ] INSPECTOR OF HOSPITALS
AT GIBRALTER
AND
[ ]
[ ]
[DIED] [ ] OCTOBER [1837]
AGED [56] YEAR
208. [112]
MR. WILLIAM THOMAS WRIGHT
(LATE OF IPPLEPEN? DEVON)
(WHO DIED THE 24th OF MAY 1830)
(AGED 73 YEARS)
(ALSO OF)
(LYDIA WIFE OF MR. WILLIAM THOMAS WRIGHT)
(OF THE NAVY PAY OFFICE, CHATHAM)
[ DIED] [ ] [NOVEMBER] [1833]
[AGED 39 YEARS]
209. [113]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MR. ROBERT HOMAN
WHO DIED THE 1st OF OCTOBER 1851
AGED 30 YEARS
[ ]
ALSO OF
ROBERT JOHN HOMAN
(SON OF THE] ABOVE)
(WHO DIED THE 11th NOVEMBER) [1850]
(AGED 17 MONTHS)
Homan Drapers in Rochester
210. [114]
HEADSTONE TO JOHN BRADLEY, BUTCHER AND HIS NIECE, MARY THACKRAY,
WHO KILLED HERSELF IN A VERY GRUESOME MANNER.
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN BRADLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 27th OF SEPTEMBER 1823
AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO MARY THACKRAY, NIECE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED 13th NOVEMBER (sic)* 1841
AGED 31 YEARS
John Bradley, of King Street, Troy Town, Butcher P.C.C. Will dated 8th October 1820.
To Hannah Chaytors wife of Henry Chaytors of Leeds (Kent), Farmer, now residing with testator, his freehold house he resides in and has his business, in King Street, for ever. Also to Hannah, his fell mongers yard and buildings in Delce Lane in his own occupation, leased from Morden College, subject to terms of lease. Residue to Hannah Chaytors, all independent of her husband, she is also executor.
He makes a mark, being too ill to sign his name.
Witnesses: Thomas Miller, Troy Town, Victualler, J. Pope, Troy Town, Labourer, Chatham Dock Yard and M. Stephens, Clerk to Mr J. Stephens, Attorney, Chatham.
Proved 24th October 1823
Mary Thackray took her own life on the 3rd of December; her gruesome death was reported in full in The Times, December 8th 1841. She disembowelled herself with a razor, cutting into her intestines, which meant that death was the only outcome.
This unhappy event occurred at the house, in Upper Clarence Place, of her aunt, Mrs Hooper, wife of John Hooper, Stone Mason. Making his rounds, nearby, milkman, Mr John Gooderham, was called in to force open her locked bedroom door, and Rochester surgeon, Mr Samuel Newson attended. She died about four hours after inflicting the wound, having remained conscious all that time.
The inquest was held at the "Royal George" by the Coroner for Kent, Mr R. Hind. Evidence from Mr Newson showed that Mary had been, two months previously, "in a state of insanity", and that he had warned the Hoopers that she may harm herself or those around her. He was sure Mary was insane when she injured herself; the jury returned a verdict that she killed herself while in a state of insanity.
The puzzling thing about the inscription is that the date of death is utterly wrong, i.e., the 13th November? Could it have been a deliberate mistake, in order to confuse the identity of the person in the grave and the suicide? There is only one Mary Thackray in the burial register for 1841, aged 32, from Upper Clarence Terrace, buried 10th December 1841.
211. [115]
JOHN BRAIN
OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1822
AGED 45 YEARS
212. [116]
(THE REV. J.J. JONES)
(WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE)
(ON THE 11th DAY OF APRIL 1809)
(IN THE 33rd YEAR OF HIS AGE)
(ALSO)
(THE REVD. JAMES JONES)
(DIED 4th JULY 1819)
[AGED 74]
Rev. John Jones, of Minor Canon Row, Rochester, Rector of Kingsdown , P.C.C. Will dated 12th June 1819
Wishes to be buried as close to his wife, as possible, funeral not to be expensive. His house in the High Street, occupied by Richard Sayer, to be sold. £300 to be deducted, sum already lent to son John Edward Jones, Major, Royal Artillery, this to be equally divided among his three daughters; remainder to be divided equally between son and daughters. The bond he has on Chalk Turnpike Road for £1,800, subject to payment of annuity of £7 16s to Ann Davison, living with Mr Field of Sheerness, equally divided between his daughters, also to them the stock in the Navy 5% and stock in the 3%, after payment of expenses. All household furniture and goods to daughter Elizabeth Jones, the watch he wears to daughter Sophia Browne, his few books, after daughter Elizabeth has chosen some for herself, to son and sons in law Rev. John Griffiths and Rev. Samuel Browne, son and sons in law, executors.
Residue equally shared between daughters.
Witnesses; Edward Twopenny, Rochester, J. S. Bullard, Rochester and George Skinner
Proved 6th September 1819
213. [117]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH GRIFFITHS WIDOW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AT THE AGE OF 72
YEARS ON THE 8th DAY OF APRIL 1805
IN THE SAME GRAVE ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF HER GRANDSON
THOMAS ROE GRIFFITHS
WHO FINISHED HIS SHORT BUT PAINFUL
PILGRIMAGE ON THE 19th DAY OF SEPT. 1806
ALSO OF SUSANNA GRIFFITHS
IN HER 15th YEAR
DIED SEPTEMBER 28th 1825
Thomas Roe Griffiths was the son of the Vicar of St. Margaret's.
214. [118]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
(JAMES DAVIS)
(WHO DIED 11th NOVEMBER 1819)
(AGED )
ALSO (REBECCA HIS WIFE)
(WHO DIED [NOVEMBER] [1827]
(AGED) [75] (YEARS)
ALSO SARAH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 11th ? OCTOBER [ ]
AGED 8? MONTHS
215. [119]
Illegible
216. [120]
IN MEMORY
OF
HENRIETTA MARIA MARTIN
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN AND HENRIETTA MARTIN
WHO DIED 3rd SEPTEMBER 1842
AGED 2 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS
ALSO OF HERBERT JAMES
SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 14th SEPTEMBER 1842
AGED 6 YEARS
John Martin was a Clerk in the Admiralty, living in Union Street
217. [121]
DR. YOUNGE HEADSTONE
(IN MEMORY OF
ALEXANDER YOUNGE M.D.
SURGEON IN THE ROYAL NAVY
WHO HAD COMPLETED IN A.D. 1805
FAITHFUL MARITIME SERVICE
WITHOUT EXAMPLE OF 45 YEARS
HE HAD PERFORMED HIS DUTIES IN
MANY NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS
CHIEFLY AT THE CAPTURE IN A.D. 1780
OF THE SPANISH ADMIRAL LANGORA BY ADMIRAL RODNEY
AND IN HIS BRILLIANT VICTORY IN A.D 1782
WON OVER THE COMTE DE GRASSE
AT THIS TIME HE WAS SURGEON ON H.M. SHIP LONDON
AND AFTERWARDS ON THE ROYAL SOVEREIGN
IN THE FAMOUS BATTLE OF THE 1st JUNE 1794
HE WAS A MAN ENDOWED WITH MANY AND
CONSPICUOUS VIRTUES AND WAS GREATLY HONOURED
ON THE 28th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1821 HE WAS THEN
SUDDENLY PROSTRATED FROM HAEMORRHAGE OF THE LUNGS
FROM WHICH GREATLY MOURNED HE DIED AGED 83
ALSO OF AMELIA YOUNGE)
The inscription is in Latin; the transcription was made by Rev. Warne in 1877. Canon Wheatley failed to find this stone in the 1930's (Historical Notes); this is rather puzzling because, although worn, it is readily recognisable today. Warne did not continue the inscription after Amelia Younge, which is now buried.
218. [122]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN STROUD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY THE [ ] [1826]
IN THE [57th] YEARS OF HIS AGE
ALSO
JOHN STROUD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN HIS INFANCY
ALSO
WILLIAM STROUD SON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER [ ] [1820]
[IN THE 13th YEAR OF HIS AGE
ALSO
MARY [STROUD]
[JANUARY 1847]
JOHN STROUD [ ]
John Stroud, of St. Margaret's, Gentleman, described in the Books of the Bank of England, as "of Chatham, Rope Maker"; there is also John Stroud, Grocer of Rochester, Freeman in 1808 ? P.C.C. Will dated 23rd April 1821.
His properties to his wife, Mary, for ever. Household goods, furniture, money, securities and personal estate to wife.
She is his executor.
Witnesses: Thomas Day, Chatham, James Pearce, Chatham and J. Moulden, Troy Town
Codicil dated 1st April 1826
Had left all property to wife; now charges properties with annuity of £20 to his mother, Elizabeth, for life. His mother, after his death, should not live with his wife, or she will not get annuity.
Witnesses: Jane Bushell and William Lott
Proved 12th August 1826
Mary Stroud, of St. Margaret's, Widow of John P.C.C. Will dated 8th October 1841.
Her leasehold house on St. Margaret's Banks to Caroline Spikesman of Wouldham, Spinster, for life. After her death, to Elizabeth Turner wife of Thomas Turner of Wouldham, for term of lease. Ready money, household goods and furniture, clothes, funds in Bank of England, to Caroline Spikesman. £600 in new 3½% bank annuities, part of £2,200 in that stock, also to Caroline Spikesman. To executors and trustees, £1,000 of same stock, in trust, for benefit of children of Thomas Stroud of Ramsgate, Mariner, equally at 21, interest paid to father during minorities, for maintenance and education. Executors to take this on if Thomas Stroud dies during minorities.
£100 of same stock to Henry Jeffery Longcluse son of Henry Longcluse, of Brompton, Pastry Cook; £100 same stock to Louisa Coley wife of Thomas Coley of Liquor Pond Street, Gray's Inn, Compositor (late Louisa Guess, Spinster). To servant Jane Tiltman?, or female servant with her at death, £100 same stock. To esteemed friend, Rev, Daniel Francis Warner of Minor Canon Row, £50, as acknowledgement of spiritual attention he has bestowed on her. To executors and trustees, £25 each for their trouble. Residue to Larkin Allan of St. Margaret's, Gentleman, John Griffiths, M.A., of Wadham College, Oxford and Larkin Allan, executors and trustees.
Witnesses: Thomas Patten, Notary Public, Rochester and Thomas Patten, Clerk to Thomas Patten
Codicil dated 7th September 1844
To nephew Thomas Stroud of Ramsgate, money in Savings Bank at Chatham; if he dies before legacy is paid, then to his present wife, (whose Christian name she does not know),. Rest of will confirmed.
Witnesses: as for will
Proved 17th April 1847 Power reserved to Rev. John Griffiths
219. [123]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. WILLIAM BURNETT
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 7th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1829
AGED 53 YEARS
ALSO OF
MRS. SOPHIA BURNETT
WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
(ON THE 13th DAY OF AUGUST) [1848]
[AGED 74 YEARS]
220. [124]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THE CHILDREN OF
JOHN AND JANE BUNYAR
OF THE PARISH OF MAIDSTONE
JANE DIED MAY 13th 1819
AGED 6 YEARS & 9 MONTHS
ALSO THOMAS DIED FEB. 2nd 1821
AGED 9 WEEKS
ALSO ROBERT DIED JUNE 30th 1823
AGED 4 YEARS
ALSO EDWARD DIED AUGUST 7th 1825
AGED 3 WEEKS
ALSO HARRIETT DIED AUGUST 1st 1838
AGED 14 YEARS
(ALSO ELIZABETH THEIR LAST SURVIVING DAUGHTER)
(DIED MAY 1st 1839)
John Bunyar, Coal Merchant of Stone Street, Maidstone (Pigot's Directory 1838)
221. [125]
Front
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
JOHN SON OF
MR. JOHN AND ANN LANGLEY
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 13th? 180[3]
AGED 9 MONTHS
ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 17th OF MAY 180[4]
AGED 8 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF
CAPTAIN ALFRED BURTON
OF THE CHATHAM DIVISION ROYAL MARINES
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[JANUARY 1854]
[ ]
ALSO EDWARD SON OF THE ABOVE
[ ]
THOMAS [ ]
Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN LANGLEY
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF NOVEMBER 1848
AGED 80 YEARS
MRS. ANN LANGLEY WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED 28th? OF JANUARY 1853
AGED 81 YEARS
John Langley, of Troy Town. Bricklayer, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 18th March 1845
To wife Ann use of household goods and furniture, for life. After her death, to daughter Louisa wife of Andrew Dickson. Six leasehold houses (five in front, one in back), in John Street, occupied by Samuel Sinnocks, Elizabeth Mowatt, William Austin, Edmund Bennett, James Flinn and himself, to wife life or for term of leases. After her death, the two southernmost, no. 4 and 5 occupied by Edmund Bennett and James Flinn, and use of well behind the six houses, and way and passage to the well, to daughter Louisa, subject to right of way of the other tenants over the premises. After wife's death the remaining leaseholds and right of way, as follows, third to son William, third to son Henry, third to daughter Maria, wife of Walter Clarke of Manchester, Gentleman.
Residue of money, securities, goods, personal estate to wife. Son in law Walter Clarke and daughter Louisa executors.
Witnesses: Charles Dorrett and W. Dorrett, Clerks to Messrs. Lewis and Son, Solicitors, Rochester
Codicil dated 18th March 1845
Concerning bequest to daughter Louisa, after death of wife, Louisa to have full benefit, not subject to any control or interest of her present of future husband. Rest of will confirmed.
Same witnesses. Value of goods etc., under £450
Affidavit dated 11th December 1849
Charles Dorrett sworn as to the authenticity of will.
222. [126]
IN
MEMORY OF
ANN BROOKE WHO DIED THE
20th OF AUGUST 1805 AGED 76 YEARS
ALSO OF
PLEASANT RELICT OF THE LATE
LIEUT. THOMAS WINTER R.M.
WHO DIED 27th FEBRUARY 1846
AGED 84
ALSO MARY ANNE WINTER
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
24th JANUARY 1852 AGED 66 YEARS
THOMAS SON OF CHARLES AND
ANN YOUNG DIED 4th SEPT. 1803
Mary Ann Winter, Annuitant and Fund Holder, of St. Margaret's Banks (1851 Census)
223. [127]
IN MEMORY
OF
ELIZABETH WIFE OF
MR. T[HU]RTLE VAIL OF THIS PARISH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 28th MAY 1817
AGED 45 YEARS
MR. T[HU]RTLE VAIL
WHO DIED THE 14th OF AUGUST 1846
AGED76 YEARS
Thurtle Vail died at the Chatham Union poor House (Registers)
END OF THE WEST WALL
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M.I.S OF SECTION D - ST MARGARET'S CHURCH, ROCHESTER RECORDED BY D. E. WILLIAMS
St Margaret's Church, Rochester M.I.s with Index of names from gravestones
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Monumental Inscriptions of St Margaret's Church, St Margaret's Street, Rochester
- recorded by D. E. Williams 2008
Section D Southern boundary wall (Vange Mews), Eastern Boundary Wall
(St Margaret's Street, from the south. North of Lych Gate. Ledgers & headstones forming
a retaining wall south of the church. Cut down ledges forming steps on south side of church.
PART 2
SOUTHERN BOUNDARY WALL (VANGE MEWS) NOS. 1 – 14 (FROM THE WEST)
St Margaret's Church gravestones along southern wall from the east
224. [1]
[ ]
JOSEPH GOBBETT
[WHO DIED] 13th [DECEMBER 1814]
AGED [18] YEARS
JAMES GOBBETT
[FATHER OF THE ABOVE DIED] [ ] APRIL 1826
AGED 67 YEARS
ALSO MR. CHARLES GOBBETT
[SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 1st ? JA]NUARY 1831
AGED 30 YEARS
ALSO CHARLES HIS SON
WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1830
[AGED 3 MONTHS]
ALSO ANN THE WIFE OF THE ABOVE
[WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE] [ ] MARCH [1851]
IN THE 95th YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO MARTHA WILKINS
[MAY 1867]
225. [2]
Illegible
226. [3]
Facing the wall
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LIEUT. WILLIAM NARRACOTT R.N.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 29th OF AUGUST 1839
AGED 53 YEARS
227. [4]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY WIFE OF
MR. WILLIAM HALL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 25th OF JUNE 1824
AGED 85 YEARS
ALSO MR. JOHN HALL
GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 27th OF JULY 1836
IN THE 32nd? YEAR OF HIS LIFE
ALSO ANN WIFE OF
MR. WILLIAM HALL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE [ ] OF OCTOBER 18[ ]
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO WILLIAM HALL
[ ]
WILLIAM AND MARY HALL
228. [5]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANCES
THE BELOVED WIFE OF
MR. GEORGE ROOTS
OF THE PARISH OF CHATHAM
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 2nd OF DECEMBER 1856
AGED 43? YEARS
[ ]
George Roots, Brick Merchant of 1 Brougham Place, Chatham (1851 Census)
229. [6]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. SARAH JURY
WHO DIED 27th APRIL 1847
AGED 75 YEARS
WIDOW OF THE LATE
MR. WALTER JURY OF MAIDSTONE
ALSO OF MARY THE WIFE OF
MR. WILLIAM PAINE
WHO DIED 14th DECEMBER 1850
AGED 53 YEARS
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
MR. W(ALTER AND SARAH JURY)
(ALSO MR.WILLIAM PAYNE)
(WHO DIED 24th NOV. 1856)
(AGED 59 YEARS)
Sarah Jury, Independent, was living with William and Mary Paine in Tonbridge, in 1841 (Census)
William Paine, an Excise Man of Tonbridge, in 1841 (Census)
230. [7]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN CORRALL
OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE THE 20th OF DECEMBER [1806]
AGED 45? YEARS
John Corrall, of St. Margaret's, Painter and Gilder, Freeman of Rochester 1802 Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 14th December 1806
Appoints William Blenkinsop, Plumber of Rochester, John Hill of Strood and wife Rebecca, executors. To daughter Rebecca Mary Corrall, £300 from his business at 21; also £300 as above to son Charles Prow Corrall, at 21. If either die pre 21, their share to survivor; if both die then to wife. Stock in trade and residue to wife. Children to be brought up and educated from profits of business, until they are 21, provided they assist mother in business.
Witnesses: Elias Bradbury, James Wilson and Thomas Day
Proved 1st October 1807. Value of goods under £300
Widow Rebecca carried on a China, Earthenware and Glass business on St. Margaret's Banks, ( Pigot's Directory 1823); in the same year, son Charles is a Carver and Gilder.
231. [8]
Front
[ ]
MARY ANN KIDWELL
DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND ANN KIDWELL
WHO DIED ON THE 1st? APRIL 1806
AGED 16 YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF
JOHN AND ANN KIDWELL
[WHO DIED ON ]
AGED 4 MONTHS
ALSO GEORGE CHARLES SON OF
ROBERT AND [REBECCA] KIDWELL
WHO DIED 16th MAY 1844 AGED 21 YEARS
WILLIAM GEORGE BROTHER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED IN HIS INFANCY
ALSO ELIZABETH ANN KIDWELL
SISTER? OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 29th OCT.
1850 AGED 29 YEARS
Rear
IN
MEMORY OF
MR. JOHN KIDWELL
WHO DIED THE 20th MARCH 1810
AGED 60 YEARS
ALSO ANN KIDWELL
WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED THE [ ]
NOVEMBER 1831 AGED 77 YEARS
ALSO REBECCA WIFE OF ROBERT KIDWELL
WHO DIED 30th OF MARCH 1845 AGED 48 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH THE WIFE OF
Rest too low and close to wall to read
John Kidwell, died 1810 was a Cabinet Maker, freeman of Rochester in 1802
Robert Kidwell was an Auctioneer, Cabinet Maker and Furniture Broker of Eastgate (Pigot's Directory 1832, 1838)
The Clock Tower at the top of Star Hill is a memorial to a 20th century John Kidwell.
232. [9]
Illegible
233. [10]
IN
MEMORY OF MR. THOMAS [WALKINS] OF
THIS PARISH LATE OF CH[ATHAM?]
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] MARCH
1802 AGED 47 YEARS
ALSO MRS. MARY BARTHOLOMEW
WIFE OF
MR. WILLIAM BARTHOLOMEW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
DECEMBER [ ] 1831 AGED 72 YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH [ ]
[ ]
ALSO THE ABOVE WILLM. BARTHOLOMEW
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[JULY 1848]
William Bartholmew, Carpenter, Builder and Undertaker of Delce Lane; Founder of Bartholomew's Free Chapel (Pigot's Directories, 1832, 1838, etc.)
234. [11]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. MARY ELIZABETH BROOKS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 1st OF MAY 1831
AGED 41 YEARS
ALSO
MR. JOHN BROOKS
OF THIS PARISH
HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 26th OF JUNE 1852
AGED 68 YEARS
John Brooks, probably the Printer and Book Binder of Troy Town, Church Warden in 1822–26? (Pigot's Directory 1838)
235. [12]
Illegible
236. [13]
HERE
RESTS IN HOPE OF A JOYFUL RESURRECTION
TO ETERNAL LIFE THE REMAINS OF
MARY NORRIS WIFE OF WILLIAM NORRIS
(OF CHATHAM) WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
THE 5th OF DECEMBER 1804
AGED 63 YEARS
"Afflictions sore
long time I bore
Physicians were in vain
Till God did please
Me to release
and ease me of my pain"
237. [14]
[ ]
[JEMIMA?] ALEXANDER
[ ]
JOHN ALEXANDER
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
MRS. SARAH TREGO
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE
THOMAS ALEXANDER
[NOVEMBER or DECEMBER 1850]
[AGED 76 YEARS]
END OF THE SOUTHERN WALL
PART 3
EASTERN BOUNDARY WALL (ST. MARGARET’S STREET) (NOS. 1 – 17 FROM THE SOUTH)
EAST WALL, LOOKING NORTH
238. [1]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. ANN HALL
WIFE OF
MR. WILLIAM HALL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 15th DAY OF OCTOBER [1814]
IN THE 31st YEAR OF HER AGE
HENRY HALL
SON OF THE ABOVE
DIED THE 21st OF MARCH [1816]
IN THE 4th? YEAR OF HIS AGE
WILLIAM [HALL?]
[ ]
239. [2]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF MRS. ELIZABETH
WIFE OF MR. REUBEN FLETCHER
WHO DIED AUGUST 5th 1813
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO CATHERINE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
[DIED AUGUST [ ] 1820]
AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE
[REUBEN AND ELIZABETH]
[ ]
240. [3]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
JANE WIFE OF
MR. CHARLES HOMAN
OF LONDON
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 13th OF SEPTEMBER 1846
AGED 29 YEARS
241. [4]
Facing the wall
[ ] ELIZA ANN DAUGHTER OF
[WILLIAM] FRANCIS AND CAROLINE ESTHER HARRISON
[WHO DEPARTED] THIS LIFE OCTOBER 26th 1854 AGED 22 YEARS
[ALSO] OF FRANCIS CRIST HARRISON
DIED JANUARY 15th 1865 AGED 36 YEARS
Panel from a Chest Tomb?
242. [5]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS HORN
WHO DIED THE [ ] AUGUST 1821
AGED 73 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF NOVEMBER?
1826
AGED 72 YEARS
LEFT TWO SONS
WILLIAM AND JAMES
Thomas Horn, died 1821, a Miller, Freeman of Rochester 1772?
243. [6]
Front
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MARY HARRIOT
WIFE OF
CHARLES LANE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 31st DAY OF OCTOBER 1834
AGED 64 YEARS
"Grateful she lived with honour, died in Peace
in hope of Heavenly Joys which never cease"
ALSO THE ABOVE
CHARLES LANE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 21st DAY OF JANUARY 1843
AGED 80 YEARS
"Tho’ plain in manner, rich he was in mind
Religious, quiet, honest, meek and kind"
Rear
IN
MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS LANE
BORN JULY 23rd 1795 DIED NOV. 25th 1856
AGED 61 YEARS
ALSO CHILDREN OF
THOMAS AND JANE LANE
JOHN WILLIAM
BORN SEP. 13th 1833 DIED JULY 11th 1852?
AGED 19 YEARS
THOMAS
BORN MAY 1st 1830 DIED JULY 9th 1858
AGED 28 YEARS
JANE MARY
BORN AUG. 31st 1833 DIED JULY 13th 1893
AGED 59 YEARS
Thomas Lane, Gun Maker, Freeman of Rochester, 1818
244. [7]
IN
MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH BINGHAM
WHO DIED 7th NOVR. 1856
AGED 84 YEARS
245. [8]
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM GUTTERIDGE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
21st JULY 1795? AGED [ ] YEARS
ALSO CHARLES GUTTERIDGE
HIS BROTHER WHO DEPARTED
THIS LIFE 15th MAY 179[8]
AGED [ ] YEARS
WILLIAM GUTTERIDGE
[FATHER?] OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
16th MARCH 1810 AGED [58] YEARS
ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF
THE ABOVE [ ]
[MAY 1847]
JOHN ANDREW
[ ]
William Gutteridge was a Baker, a Freeman in 1786
246. [9]
[SACRED]
[TO THE MEMORY OF]
EDWARD CRESY GENT.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
[JANUARY] [ ] 1812 AGED [7]0 YEARS
ALSO MRS. SARAH JOHNSON
DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
APRIL 16th 1827 AGED 51 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN HARDWIDGE
WHO DIED [ ] OCTOBER 1839?
AGED 38 YEARS
ALSO MRS. ELIZABETH HARDWIDGE
MOTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED
[ ] JULY 1841? AGED 69 YEARS
EDWARD CRESY GENT.
[AUGUST 1841]
[AGED 55 YEARS]
Edward Cresy, of St. Margaret's, Gentleman, P. C.C. Will dated 1st August 1807
To son George of Chatham, £100 in 5% annuities; to daughter Mary Doughty, £130 in 5% annuities; to daughter Elizabeth Hardwidge, £300 in 5% annuities; to daughter Sarah Ann Cresy, £350 in 5% annuities.
Residue of money in funds to son Edward, other money not already given, household goods, furniture and effects, equally between son Edward and daughters Elizabeth and Sarah Ann. To grand daughter Mary Ann Hardwidge, £100 in 5% annuities, this to remain with executors, interest to be paid to Elizabeth Hardwidge, until she is 21, or earlier at discretion of executors. £10 for executor Henry Doughty for mourning, allowed in his wife's £130. Son Edward and Henry Doughty of Camberwell, Plumber and Glazier, executors.
Witnesses: William Dunstall and Thomas Fielder
Proved 17th January 1809
Edward Cresy, of Victoria Place, Rochester, Gentleman, P. C. C. Will dated 9th January 1838
To natural daughter, Mary Ann Cresy Clarke, spinster, commonly called Mary Ann Cresy, living with him. His freehold house in Minster, Sheppey, abutting the High Road, called Minster Lane, formerly occupied by Rev. Turmine?, now of [ ], for ever.
To good friend George Woods of Ordnance Terrace, Chatham, Gentleman, his stock in 3½% bank annuities or other public funds, upon trust, to sell and pay Mary Ann Cresy Clarke. Household goods, etc., in his house to be sold, proceeds and money, etc., to daughter Mary Ann and his sister Elizabeth Hardwidge and her daughter Mary Ann, equally shared.
Witnesses: A. Martin, M. D., Rochester and S. Stephens, Solicitor, Chatham
Codicil dated 26th July 1841
He had left furniture and household goods to daughter Mary Ann, sister Elizabeth and her daughter. His sister and her daughter are now both dead. His daughter has married George Lee Brabley, Master in the R.N., he now revokes bequest and all goes to his daughter.
Witnesses: J. Knewstub, Gentleman, Office of Ordnance, Chatham and J. E. Marks, Gentleman, Clover Street, Chatham
Affidavit dated 20th September 1841
Dr. Adam Martin sworn, he was present when testator signed will
Proved 22nd September 1841
NORTH OF LYCH GATE
247. [10]
WILLIAM LOWRY
[SEPTEMBER 1787?]
[ ]
AMELIA LOWRY
WHO DIED OCTOBER THE 26th 1830
AGED 7[5] YEARS
[ ]
[ ]
[ALEXANDER] LOWRY
WHO DIED DECEMBER [ ] 1833
AGED 82 YEARS
Alexander Lowry, was a Grocer (Universal British Directory 1794), Freeman of Rochester in 1789
248. [11]
TO
THE MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH BENNESS WIFE OF
WILLIAM BENNESS
WHO EXCHANGED THIS EARTHLY FOR A HEAVENLY
MANSION THE 30th DAY OF MARCH 1806
IN THE 53rd YEAR OF HER AGE
"Be ye not slothful but followers of them
who through faith and patience inherit
[ ] promises"
249. [12]
EAST OF CHANCEL
ALL THAT REMAINS OF LEAKE HEADSTONE
Fragment of headstone
HENRY LEA[KE]
MASTER CAULKER OF [CHATHAM?]
DOCK WHO DEPART[ED] [THIS LIFE]
APRIL 7th? 1735 AGED 7[ ]?
AS ALSO THE BODY OF A[ ]
WIFE WHO DIED OCTR. [ ]
[ ] N [ ]
Henry Leake, died at Chatham
250. [13]
FootstoneW.M. 1824
H.M.M. 1835
J.M 1856?
M.M.M 1859 [WILLIAM MILLER]
[HANNAH MEAD MILLER]
[JOHN MILLER]
[MARGARET MILLER]
251. [14]
PANELS FROM DESTROYED CHEST TOMBS
LEFT TO RIGHT: HARLING; GIBSON AND SIMMONS
IN MEMORY OF JANE DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND SARAH SIMMONS
WHO DIED 2nd DAY OF APRIL 1833
Panel from a Chest Tomb?
John Simmons, father of Jane, was probably the Attorney, of Boley Hill
252. [15]
DEPOSITED ON THIS SPOT
THE REMAINS OF
MR. CRASWELL GIBSON
WHO DIED MARCH 7th 1810 AGED 40 YEARS
HE MARRIED SOPHIA THE ELDEST
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE
MR. JOHN MATTHEWS
ALSO AN INFANT DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE
ALSO SOPHIA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE
MR. CRASWELL GIBSON
WHO DIED JANUARY 17th? 1830
[AGED 58 YEARS]
Panel from a Chest Tomb?
Craswell Gibson, probably the Grocer and Tea Dealer of White Chapel (Kent's London Directory 1794) He died at West Malling.
Sophia Gibson, of St. Margaret's Bank, Widow, P.C.C. Will dated 16th August 1829
To sister Katherine Matthews of St. Margaret's Bank, all her funds in the Bank of England and legacies left to her by the late Thomas Dance of Stoke Newington at the death of his widow Mary Dance; also household furniture and goods, freehold and personal estate. Brother Joseph Matthews of the Long Room Custom House, London and sister Katherine executors.
Witnesses: Arthur Rye, Surgeon, Rochester, Mary Muir of Hammersmith and Elizabeth Green, Rochester.
Proved 8th April 1830 Power reserved to Joseph Matthews
John Matthews, probably the Coal Merchant (Bailey's Directory 1784), Mayor of Rochester, 1789 and 1792
253. [16]
IN MEMORY OF
MR. THOMAS HARLING OF THIS PARISH
WHO DIED THE [ ] OF APRIL 1757 AGED 52? YEARS
ALSO JOHN SON OF THOMAS AND SARAH HARLING
WHO DIED THE 8th OF JULY 1770 AGED 40 YEARS
ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE THOMAS HARLING
WHO DIED THE 4th? OF AUGUST 1794? AGED 60? YEARS
ALSO MRS. HANNAH PAYNE SISTER OF THE ABOVE
SARAH WHO DIED THE 21st OF OCTOBER 180[8]
AGED 69? YEARS
Panel from a Chest Tomb?
Thomas Harling, ancestor of Thomas Harling, Brewer, who died in 1828?
254. [17]
EAST WALL CLOSE TO NORTH GATE
THE ALLIN BROTHERS' HEADSTONE, THE OLDEST SURVIVING
MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD, 1680
HERE
LYETH THE
BODYS OF WILL.
AND JOSEPH AL[LIN]
WHO DEPAR[TED THIS]
LIFE ON YE [ ] [MARCH 1679]*
AND [ ]
Y[ ]
* Date "old style", actually 1680
THE END OF THE EASTERN WALL
PART 4
LEDGERS & HEADSTONES FORMING A RETAINING WALL SOUTH OF THE CHURCH
(NOS. 1 – 11 FROM THE EAST, 1 – 7 ARE LEDGER STONES)
St Margaret's Church gravestones forming retaining wall, south of church
255. [1]
Illegible
256. [2]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
(WILLIA)M CLARKE ESQ’
(LA)TE CAPTAIN (OF THE)
(1st) ROYAL (REGIMENT)
(IN) WHICH (CORPS HE WAS WOUNDED)
(AT SALAMANCA, ST. SEBASTIAN AND WATERLOO)
(WHO DIED THE 21st OF NOVEMBER 1840)
The missing details were found in Canon Wheatley's notes.
257. [3]
Illegible
258. [4]
SACRED TO THE REMAINS OF
MRS. ALICIA CAMERON WIDOW OF THE LATE
BRIGADIER GENERAL DUNCAN CAMERON
WHO DIED IN MARTINIQUE OCT. 2nd 1798
[ ] MARRIED IN THIS CHURCH IN THE YEAR [1765]
[ ] LIVED IN THE PRAC[ ]OF EVERY
[ ] FOR SEVEN AND THIRTY YEARS
[ ]
[ ] DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE [ ] [MAY] 181[2]
AGED 66 YEARS
In 1798 Martinique was seized by Britain from the French and held until 1802 (the year of the short lived Peace Treaty of Amien)
259. [5]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY
OF
MRS. ELIZABETH BREWER
WIFE OF
MR. ISAAC BREWER
WHO DIED 15th SEPTEMBER 1841
AGED 70 YEARS
ALSO MARY ANN
SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE
WHO DIED 27th? DECEMBER [1842]
[AGED 39 YEARS]
Isaac Brewer, Dredgerman of Chatham?, (1841 Census), Freeman of Rochester, 1798
260. [6]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELLEN WIFE OF
RICHARD ROBERTS
LATE OF DENHAM, BUCKS.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 21st? DAY OF APRIL 1833
AGED 79 YEARS
261. [7]
IN MEMORY OF
SARAH ANN FARQUHAR
WIFE OF
ROBERT FARQUHAR ESQ.
WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7th 182[8]
AGED 49 YEARS
ALSO
[ROBERT] FARQUHAR
[JULY 1840]
[AGED 81 YEARS]
Robert Farquhar, of Nile Terrace, Purser, R.N., P.C.C. Will dated 18th July 1839
To brother Rear Admiral Sir Arthur Farquhar, K.C.B., nephew Arthur Farquhar, Writer to the Signet in Edinburgh and cousin Curtis Reid, of 3 Savoy Street, Strand, a Director of the Thames Plate Glass Co., all his properties, including six shares in latter company, in trust for the widow and children of his late brother Major General William Farquhar of the Madras Engineers; the shares not to be sold until youngest child is 21. Residue of property to be sold and money placed in Public Funds; when youngest child is 21, the whole to be sold and proceeds equally divided. His trustees are his executors.
Witnesses; R. G. Curtois and Mary Curtois
Affidavit dated 22nd July 1840
Rev. Rowland Grove Curtois of Rochester, sworn, that testator signed will in his presence and that of his wife Mary Curtois.
Proved 23rd July 1840 Power reserved to nephew Arthur Farquhar
262. [8]
Illegible
263. [9]
Illegible
264. [10]
Illegible
265. [11]
Front
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
LOUISA PENELOPE
DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & ELIZABETH WOOLNOUGH
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [JANUARY 1845]
IN THE 21st YEAR OF HER AGE
ALSO OF
ELIZABETH WOOLNOUGH
SISTER OF THE ABOVE
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
JANUARY 1845 IN THE [22nd] YEAR OF HER AGE
[ ]
Rear
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
ELLEN DAUGHTER OF
JOHN & ELIZABETH WOOLNOUGH
[NOVEMBER 1845 AGED19 YEARS]
John Woolnough, the father, was a Veterinary Surgeon of Star Hill (Pigot's Directory 1838)
PART 5
CUT DOWN LEDGERS FORMING STEPS ON SOUTH SIDE OF CHURCH
NOS. 1 – 7 (FROM THE NORTH)
OPPOSITE MAIN ENTRANCE
STEPS TO SOUTHERN CHURCHYARD, AN EXAMPLE OF MUNICIPAL
VANDALISM? MADE FROM CUT DOWN LEDGER STONES !
266. [1]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
MRS. JANE WALKER
267. [2]
MEMORIAE SACRA
MR. THOMAS ETHERINGTON
OF SAINT NICHOLAS, ROCHESTER
DIED 23rd FEBRUARY 1807 AGED 43
Thomas Etherington, Stationer, Freeman of Rochester, 1794. The Etherington family were Booksellers and Stationers in Rochester and Chatham, (Holden's Directory, 1805, 1809 and Pigot's Directory 1838, etc.). His widow married Daniel Spong of Cookham Hill Farm at Borstal. The family paid a fee of 4 guineas for a brick lined grave but built a vault (fee 10 gns.) The difference was outstanding at the time of the burial.
268. [3]
SACRED
TO THE MEMORY OF
THOMAS LAWS
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 8th OCT. 1818
AGED 50 YEARS
Thomas Law(e)s, of Rochester, Inn Keeper ("George"), Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will dated 29th September 1818.
His freehold on corner of Love Lane (one of his six freeholds in Love Lane), and his other freeholds adjoining to son William, for ever. Two freeholds adjoining each other in Love Lane, (part of the six), to wife Margaret, until son Thomas is 21, then to him, for ever. Two other freeholds in Love Lane, "up the court", adjoining the other houses to wife until son John is 21, then to him, for ever. All his leaseholds on the Common and house in the High Street, in occupation of Alice Bristow, and others to George Munn of Chatham, Victualler, Robert Penn of Rochester, Ironmonger and wife Margaret, upon trust; wife to receive rents of leaseholds for life, she to maintain and educate children. Also to trustees, all household goods, funds, stock in trade in the "George", and his interest and license in the inn, to allow wife to live there and have use of furniture, etc., to sell stock in trade and carry on business for life. After her death, trustees to sell all leaseholds for term left, furniture, household goods and stock; proceeds equally shared among his children. To trustees his funds in Messrs. Day, Hulkes and Co., of Rochester Bank, to invest in Public Funds and pay interest of £1,000 to wife for life. Remainder of principle equally shared among children, as follows, at 21 years, £1,000 to William, £1,500 and £200 to Thomas, £1,500 and £200 to John, £500 to Sarah at 21 or marriage, when she gets interest of £1,000 for life. After her death the £1,000 transferred to her children, if she dies with none, the £1,000 goes into personal estate. Interest from above sums for benefit of daughter Sarah and wife until children are 21. Trustees are also executors.
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: John Prall, Attorney of Rochester, Richard Prall and John Bone
Proved 5th June 1819
269. [4]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
HENRY BOSNELL
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 14th AUGUST 1833
AGED 22 YEARS
ALSO THOMAS BOSNELL
[ APRIL / MARCH 1834]
[AGED 56 YEARS]
Thomas Bosnell, of Union Street, Troy Town, Licensed Victualler of Beer, (the Cock Inn, on St. Margaret's Banks, Pigot's Directory,1823) Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 6th January 1833
His 2 freehold houses in Union Street and 6 freehold houses in Cottage Place, Union Street, to wife Fanny, for life.
After her death, equally divided between son Henry and daughter Sarah Ann Bosnell, and their heirs for ever.
His share of barge "Mary" of Rochester to wife, for life, after her death to son Henry* for his own use.
Household furniture and goods, money and residue to wife for life; after her death, equally between son and daughter, for ever.
Wife Fanny and Thomas Patten, Attorney of Rochester, executors
Signs with a mark
Witnesses: Samuel Newson, Surgeon, Rochester, R. Patten, Clark to Mr Patten, Attorney and Henry Beare, of Troy Town, Tailor
Proved 16th July 1834 Power reserved to Thomas Patten
Value of goods and chattels under £200
Bosnell died 27th February 1834
*Son Henry died October 1833
270. [5]
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
JANE WIFE OF [A]BEL GOULD
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 5th OF OCTOBER
1813 AGED [58] YEARS
ALSO THE ABOVE MR. ABEL GOULD WHO DEPARTED
[THIS LIFE ON THE [ ] OF FEBRUARY1821]
[AGED 63 YEARS]
Abel Gould, was Agent for the Hope Insurance Co., (Holden's Directory 1809), Churchwarden in 1811
271. [6]
IN MEMORY OF
MARY MARTIN INFANT DAUGHTER OF
ADAM AND ADELAIDE MARY MARTIN
WHO DIED 14th SEPTEMBER 1832 AGED 1 YEARS
ALSO JAMES HARKER MARTIN SON OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED 15th MAY 1843 AGED 5 DAYS
Adam Martin was a prominent Rochester Surgeon
272. [7]
IN MEMORY OF
MARY ANN WIFE OF
WILLIAM PARKINSON ESQ.
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
ON THE 10th DAY OF APRIL 183[3]
AGED 26 YEARS
END OF THE STEPS
End of Section D
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Wickhambreaux Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Wickhambreaux Church, noted by Bax & Rice Saturday 7th May 1892. Pages 20-23 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1758, added 25th May 2008.
No Bax's
1. Names in churchyard West, Minster, Nunn, Dadds (several MI), Osborn, Laker, Hewson, Beake (numerous), Laslett, Tickner (3), Bing (4), Dadd (2), Larkin (6 or 7), Goulder, Epps, Collard 1 of Wickhambreux, Court (high tomb), Court (of Stodmarsh Court), Eary, Solly, Larkin (6 of 7).
2. HS 3 sculls above close to N chancel door Here lieth the body of Samuel SMITH who departed this life March 29 1751 aged 77 years. He left surviving 10 children, Stephen, Hallam, and Theophilus, Harrison who married, his two eldest daughters caused these stones to be erected.
3. Three HSS in N side of church – together. Cherub’s head and sculls above. Here lieth the body of Robert ROSE son of Edward Rose by Mary his wife and grandson of Robert Beake Senr. who departed this life February 16 1759 aged 22 years. Near this place lie Mary and John Rose who died infants.
4. HS To the memory of Mary wife of Edward ROSE who died July 13 1763 aged 59 years. She was daughter of Robert and Mary Beake.
5. HS. Cherub’s head above. In memory of Edward ROSE late of the parish of Holy Cross, Westgate, Canterbury, who died 21 January 1776 aged 76 years.
6. HS. A crowned scull. Here lieth the body of Sarah EVERNDEN late wife of John Evernden of this parish she departed this life the 26th day of August 1728 aged 79 years.
7. HS. Here lyeth ye body of Vincents (sic) BRICE son of Vincent Brice of this parish who departed this life the 21st day of March 1682 (sunk).
8. HS scull Here lieth the body of Mary BRICE ye wife of Vincent Brice (sunk).
9. HS Here lieth ye body of Ann STODDARDS she died May 16th 1722 aged 13 years.
10. High tomb on the S side of churchyard, railed (on the N side of the tomb). In a vault beneath are deposited the remains of William BEAKE late of Supperton in this parish who departed this life August 12th 1810 aged 46 years. Also of Grace wife of the said William Beake who died March 25th 1810 aged 49 years. Likewise of Henry son of the above William and Grace Beake who died 13th July 1817 aged 14 years. (No insc. on top or on other 3 sides).
11. HS (Close to foregoing HT) In memory of Mary daughter of William and Grace BEAKE who died 20th December 1802 aged 10 years.
12. HS In memory of John son of William and Grace BEAKE who died February 4 1797 aged 6 years.
13. Other ‘Beake’ stones N side of churchyard.
Copied by Mr. R.G. Rice.
14. HS East of chancel. Roman italic caps. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, wife of Christopher WHITE of Grove Corner (Italics) in this parish who departed this life on the 31st of August 1826 aged 90 years.
15. HS close to the South of last (Italics) In memory of Christopher WHITE late of this parish who died May the 2nd 1793 aged 57 years.
16. HS close to and to the South of last (Italics) Sacred to the memory of William WHITE son of the late Christopher and Elizabeth White of Grove Corner, in this parish who died December 21st 1843 aged 78 years.
17. HS close to and S of last. R. caps. Sacred to the memory of Henry William MARSH of the parish of Herne in this county. He departed this life June 26th 1835 in the 34th year of his age. Though lost to sight to memory dear.
18. HS South of chancel 3 sculls and 2 pair of crossbones at top. Here lieth the body of John ANSELL late of this parish who departed this life December the 10th 1750 aged 57 years.
19. HS North of church In memory of Mary wife of Daniel PETT of this parish she died the 25th December 1791 aged 41 years and 11 months. Also of the above Daniel Pett. He died the 28th February 1806 aged 52 years.
20. HS also to S of last In memory of Michael PETT and Jane his wife both of this parish. He died June the 2nd 1780 aged 66 years. She died the 31st of February 1756 aged 39 years.
21. HS North of church In memory of (Italics) John EVERNDEN who departed this life May 27th 1793 aged 79 years. Also of Mary his wife who died October 22nd 1785 aged 64 years.
22. High brick tomb N of church and to E of last. Here lyeth the body of Thomas EVERNDEN ye elder who lived at Wickhambreux Cort in this parish. Hee departed this life 3 (sic) [day] October 10th 1719 [ed] [this] aged 53 years [of] left surviving one son and three daughters. Here lieth the body of William Evernden son of John and Elizabeth Evernden of Ickham who died December the 3rd 1756 aged 24 years.
23. HS close to, and to the North of last 2 sculls 2 hourglasses and a X bones at top in stone broken off just below ground where it had been previously jointed with lead etc. Here lieth ye body of John EVERNDEN late of this parish who married Elizabeth daughter of Charles Rose of Chislet by whom he had 7 sons 4 daughters of which 4 sons and 3 daughters surviv’d and 4 lye here interr’d. He died February 4th 1731 aged 47 years.24. Large double HS with two body stones South of church Sacred to the memory of Hester wife of John PETT who departed this life February 8th 1827 aged 71 years. Sacred to the memory of John PETT late of the Old Tree Farm in the parish of Hoath in this county who departed this life July 10th 1836 in the 88th year of his age. Also James son of the above who departed this life March 17th 1831 aged 41 years.
Canterbury, Holy Cross, Westgate, 5
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1758, added 25th May 2008
In The Chancell.
25. On a very neat Monument, on The North Wall. [Erm. on a bend cotised sa. 3 griffins’ heads erased or]. Here are laid The Remains of The Revd. Alexander YOUNG, B.D. descended from an ancient Family at Axminster in Devonshire, and born in April 1669. He was, first, Fellow of Christ’s College, in Cambridge. Afterwards, more than 42 Years, a consciencious, and exemplary Pastor of this Parish. He rebuilt ye Parsonage House; & spent, in the Improvement of this Benefice, and, of his other at East Church upwards of Two Thousand Pounds. By Nature, he was chearfull, and easy in himself; by Habit, pious, and benevolent to all. As a true Christian, as a Scholar, as a polite Gentleman, as a liberal and learned Divine, he was an Ornament to his Profession. He died Mar. 21 1755 in the 86th Year of his Age. Mrs Mary Young, out of her affectionate and dutyfull Regard to her Unkle erected this Monument to his Memory.
26. On a Flat Stone. Alexander YOUNG, B.D. Rector of This Parish died Mar. 21 1755 aged 86.
27. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth interred The Body of John SMITH, some time Rector of this Parish who departed this Life on the 28th Day of October 1658 aged 83 Yeares & 9 Monthes.
28. On a Brass Plate fixt to a Flat Stone, under ye Fig. of a Priest. Hic jacet Dns Henricus WELDE, quondam Rector isti Ecclesiae, qui obijt nono Die Octobris, Anno Dni MCCCCXX (1420). Cujus Aie ppicietur Deus. Amen.
29. Here are Two other Flat Stones, whose Inscriptions are gone; They appear to be very ancient. One of them has been inlaid with a Brass Figure, which is lost.
30. In The East Window is The following Coat, within the Garter. [¼ly of 16:
*1&6). Arg. on a bend cotised sa. 3 lions passt. arg.
2&5). ¼ly: 1&4). Gu. a lion rampant or. 2&3). Sa. a fret or.
3,4,8). Lost.
7). Or, a spreadeag;e sa.
**9). Gu. 3 leopards or, a border arg.
10 & 13***). Arg. a saltire engailed gu.
11). Gu. a cross engrailed arg.
12). Arg. on a canton gu. a molet arg.
14). Or, a lion rampant gu.
15). Not to be distinguished.
16). Arg. a fesse dancety sa.].(*I take this to be the Coat of Anthony BROWNE, Viscount MONTAGUE, who was the Possessor of Wickham Breux, Temp ELISABETHAE, whose descendants sold it to Sr. Henry PALMER. See Philpot, F.361. Harris. F.332).(** I take this to be the Coat of Edm. PLANTAGINET, EARL of KENT).(*** I suppose this to be the Coat of John TIPTOFT, EARL of WORCESTER – who was a Possessor of it, Temp. EDWARD 4. See Philpot 361).
In The Body.
31. On a Flat Stone. Laid The 12th of May 1621. Here lyeth buried the Body of Thomas BEAKE the elder, sometimes Owner of Supperton in this Pish. of Wickham Breux, who died the 10th Day of Septemb. in A.Dni. 1559 and left Issue Three Sonnes, and one Daughter aged .. Yeares.
32. On Another, partly hid by a Pew. ……/ a Third Thomas ……./Grandfather, and Father ……./ who died the 10th ……../ being of The Age of ……../ Issue, one sole ………/[B]EAKE, who now liveth.
In The South Isle.
33. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth buried the Body of Nisell, the Wife of Francis LARKIN of this Parish, by whome she had Issue 3 Sons, and .. Daughters. She died Mar. 8 1680/1 aged .. Yeares. Francis Larkin, Son of Francis Larkin, late of this Parish died October the 13th 1726 aged 51 Years. He left Issue by Jane his Wife .. Sons and 2 Daughters.
34. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth The Body of Francis LARKIN, Son of Francis Larkin of this Parish, hee left Issue 1 Sonn and 3 Daughters. hee died Sept. the 11th 1653 aged 30 Yeares. Here lieth the Body of Francis Larkin, Son of the abovesaid Francis Larkin of this Parish. hee left Issue 3 Sonnes, and 6 Daughters. He died April the first Day 1703 aged 59 Yeares.
35. On Another. Here lieth The Body of Mary YOUNGE, Daughter of Francis LARKIN, shee left Issue 2 Sonnes, and 3 Daughters. shee died Feb. 15 1658/9 aged 31 Yeares.
36. Two other Flat Stones without Inscription.
37. In The East Window of This Isle is a Representation of ye Beheading of St. John, the Baptist – and the 3 following Coats.[I. OLD FRANCE ¼g. ENGLAND, a label of 3 points arg.
II. MORTIMER ¼g Or, a cross gu.
III. BARRY of 6 or & az. with the chief paly az. & or & its corners gyronny ditto, with a scutcheon arg. (MORTIMER, EARL of MARCHE)] (Sh. drawn, but words fill ¼s).
In The North Isle.
38. On a Flat Stone. Laid the 12th Day of May 1621. Here lieth buried the Body of a Second Thomas BEAKE, one of the Sonnes of Thomas Beake the elder, who succeeded his Father in Supperton, in this Parish, who died the 15th Day of June, in A.D. 1596, being of The Age of Fortye Seven Yeares, and left Issue one Sonne and 5 Daughters.
39. One other Flat Stone, not legible.
40. In The East Window is this Coat. [A chevron engrailed]. (no tinctures). The Colours not distinguishable.
41. This Church, which is large and neat, consists of The Chancell, Body, and 2 Side Isles. The Tower is very roomy, and pretty high, and stands at the West End; in it are 6 Bells, thus inscribed.
1. Samuel KNIGHT, Fecit 1728.
2. S.K. Fecit 1728.
3. S.K. Fecit 1728.
4. S.K. Fecit 1728.
5. Alexander YOUNG, Rector 1728.
6. John BING & John EVERDEN, Ch. Wardens 1728.
42. In The Church Yard are Memorials of ANSELL, BEAKE, BRICE, EVERDEN, SOLLEY, SMITH and STODDARD.
43. This Church was dedicated to St. Andrew. It is a Rectory, in the Patronage of The Heirs of The late Sr. Thomas PALMER Bart. The Present Rector is The Revd. Mr Thomas HAY. 1758.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ANSELL 18, 42
BEAKE 1, 3, 10, 11, 12,13, 31, 32, 38, 42
BING 1, 41
BRICE 7, 8, 42
BROWNE 30
Collard 1
Dadd 1
Dadds 1
Eary 1
Epps 1
EVERNDEN 6, 21, 22, 23, 41, 42
Goulder 1
Hewson 1
KNIGHT 41
Laker 1
LARKIN 1, 33, 34
Laslett 1
MARSH 17
Minster 1
Nunn 1
Osborn 1
PALMER 30
PETT 19, 20, 24
ROSE 3, 4, 5, 23
SMITH 2, 27, 42
SOLLEY 42
Solly 1
STODDARD 42
PALMER 43
STODDARDS 9
Tickner 1
WELDE 28
West 1
WHITE 14
YOUNG 25, 26, 41
YOUNGE 35
Places IndexAxminster, Devonshire 25
Chislet 23
Eastchurch 25
Grove Corner 14, 15, 16
Herne 17
Ickham 22
Hoath, Old Tree Farm 24
Stodmarsh Court 1
Wickhambreux
Supperton 10, 31, 38
Wickhambreux Court 1, 22
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Ickham Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Ickham Church, noted by Bax & Rice May 1892. Pages 23-29 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1758, added 9th May 2008.
Interior of the church
1. Large blue ledger in nave in front of pulpit arms as rubbed: on a lozenge upon a chevron between 3 mullets of 5 points as many lions passant guardant ….. a chevron between 3 ball bells? Here lieth ye body of Dame Sarah BARRET daughter to Sr. George Ent Knight wife to Francis Head of Rochester Esq and to Sr. Paul Barret, of Canterbury Knt. She had 4 sons and 2 daughters by the former and by the latter whom she surviv’d had 1 son and a daughter. She departed this life October ye 6th 1711 aged 63 years.
2. Large blue ledger in chancel arms above as rubbed, viz Head quarterly (with 2 & 3) quarterly term. a chevron (2) 3 stags trippant crest a unicorns head. Corpus Richardi HEAD Baronette filij natu maximo Francisci head Bart. et Margar…..uxoris … sublus depositum jacet obiit decima octavo die maij vicesimo septimo muo aetatis. Annoque domini 1721. Suthis etain duo fratres et duo ……ej……Georgius et Henricus S….. et Margaretta ob disscient?
3. Blue ledger, floor of chancel – no arms. Here lieth ye body of Robert PETTMAN late of this parish, brewer who left issue 5 sons and one daughter. Hee departed this life ye 8th day of June in ye yeare of our Lord 1685 aged seventy years.
4. Large blue ledger floor of chancel adjoining to last and to North of it. In memory of Admiral Charles KNOWLER who died March 26th 1788 aged 83 years. Also of Elizabeth his wife who died 20th January 1792 aged 77 years.
The Churchyard5. High tomb in SW side of churchyard, brick sides – stone on top broken in 3 pieces. Here lieth interr’d the body of ……….. PARAMORE late of this parish who departed this life July 13 1749 aged 62. Here also lieth John and Mary son and daughter of the above John Paramore and Catharine his wife. John died August 25 1741 aged 23, Mary died November 21 1737 aet 21 years. He left issue surviving daughters viz. Catherine and Elizabeth.
6. HS Sacred to the memory of Sarah MINTER WOOD daughter of Thomas and Ann Wood of Dover. She died the 23rd of February 1822 aged 5 years and 8 months.
7. HS Cherub’s head above In memory of Valentine COCK late of Chillett. He died September 25th 1779 aged 79 years. Left surviving by Elizabeth his first wife 2 daughters Margaret and Sarah. Also left surviving Pleasant his second wife. Praises on tomb etc.
8. HS South West side of church Sacred to the memory of The Revd. James BORDMAN MA late fellow of Oriel College, Oxford and for 10 years Curate of this parish. He died November 8th 1831 at Preston near Wingham in this County aged 59 years. God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son that whomever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 2 C 162.
9. High tomb, brick sides, close to foregoing (on top). To the memory of William GIBBS late of this parish who departed this life the 12 of June 1811 aged 75 years. Also of Sarah widow of the above who died July 31 1823 aged 73 years.
10. High tomb, brick sides (on top) In memory of Thomas GIBBS son of John and Dorcas Gibbs late of this parish. He died September 20 1806 aged 70 years.
11. High tomb, brick sides (on top) Under this tomb are deposited the remains of John GIBBS late of this parish Yeoman, who died 17 February 1782 aged 76 years. Also of Dorcas his wife who died March 30 1784 aged 78 years. They left issue surviving 4 sons and 1 daughter. Likewise Mary GIBBS daughter of the above who died November 23 1789, aged 49 years.
12. HS (loose) reclining against the last, scull and palms above. Here lieth ye body of John son of John GIBBS and Dorcas his wife who departed this life February 17 1746 aged 15 years.
13. High tomb, brick sides (on top) In memory of Thomas GIBBS late of this parish who died February 25 1781 aged 71 years.
14. High tomb, brick sides (on top) Under this tomb are deposited the remains of Richard TERRY late of Staple, who died November ye 24 1759 aged 94 years. Also of Mary, his wife who died the 13 January 1763 in the 90th year of her age. Likewise of Elizabeth Terry their daughter who died January 7 1770 aged 60 years.
15. High tomb, railed (nothing on top) ….. on two other sides (on the W side) all R. caps. In memory of Mary HILLS HAMMOND widow only daughter of Richard and Mary Gibbs who died 15th of December 1835 aged 59 years.
(On the E side)
In memory of Mary wife of Richard GIBBS late of this parish and daughter of Austin and Mary Neame late of Garrington. She died August the 6th 1812, aged 70 years. Also of the above named Richard Gibbs son of John and Dorcas Gibbs formerly of this parish. He died March the 3rd 1820 aged 86 years.
16. HS Roman and italic caps. Sacred to the memory of John NEAME late of Garrington who departed this life 29th September 1849 aged 70 years. Also Elizabeth relict of the above who died January 21st 1857 aged 71 years. They had issue 4 sons John, Austin, Henry and George and 4 daughters Ellen, Julia, Charlotte and Emily of whom were living at their decease 2 sons John and Henry, 3 daughters Ellen, Charlotte and Emily. Austin and George died at Calcutta John lies in St. Dunstan’s Canterbury.
17. High tomb (on top al in R. caps) nothing on two other sides In the vault beneath are deposited the remains of John NEAME late of this parish and eldest son of Austin and Mary Neame late of Lower Gassington in the parish of Littlebourne. He died 22nd of October 1817 aged 78 years. Also of Sarah wife of the above John Neame who died June 2nd 1830 aged 75 years. Also of Austin Neame late Major 98th Regiment third son of John and Sarah Neame who died February 2nd 1862 aged 73 years.
(On the East side, all R. caps)
Beneath are deposited the remains of Anne the beloved wife of George NEAME who died August the 6th 1835 aged 40 years. Also of the above named George Neame who died April 5th 1850 aged 56 years.
(On the West side)
In the vault beneath are deposited the remains of John NEAME late of this parish and eldest son of Austin and Mary Neame, late of Lower Garrington [in] the parish of Littlebourn. He died 22nd of October 1817 aged 78 years. Also of Sarah wife of the above John Neame who died June 2nd 1830 aged 75 years.
Copied by Mr. R.G. Rice
18. Headstone under Yew tree to South of church. Top sculptured with drapery or clouds – a cherub’s head and a trumpet. Here lieth interr’d ye body of Susanna PETTMAN who departed this life ye 12th of October 1745 aged 39 years.
19. Large HS and body stone North of chancel – Arms cut at top of the HS. A fess between 3 demi lions rampant, crest … ……. crown 3 acorns and across them a bord? (In Roman caps) Here are interred the mortal remains of the reverend Nicholas SIMONS AM late rector of this parish and Vicar of Minster in Thanet he was born January 1st AD MDCCLIV and died April XXth AD MDCCCXXXIX.
20. HS and body stone East of last To the memory of Jane, second daughter of the late Revd. Nicholas SIMONS MA who died March 2nd 1856 aged 70 years.
21. Large HS finely sculptured at top with 2 sculls and cherub’s head and flowers etc. North of church. Here lieth inter’d ye body of Edward BROWNING late of Brambling in this parish and also of Elizabeth his wife. She died June 20th 1751 aged 53. He died August 15th 1754 aged 66 years. They left issue two sons and two daughters viz. Edward James Elizabeth and Mary, who in memory of the above have caused this stone to be erected.
22. Small HS South of church, scull and hourglass at top. Here lieth in hope of a joyous resurrection the body of Mr. Stephen HOLMAN of this parish who departed this life the 24 of January 1734 (sunk).
23. Small HS close to the South of last – a winged scull crowned, cut at top Here lieth the body of Stephen the son of Mr. Stephen HOLMAN and Ann his wife who died the 24th January 1733 aged 18 months and also their daughter (sunk).
24. HS close to the South of church. Sacred to the memory of Stephen CASTLE who departed this life November the 4th 1818 aged 78 years.
25. HS close to S. of last In memory of Mary, wife of Stephen CASTLE of this parish who died December 13 1813 aged 74 years.
26. HS South of church (R. caps) Sacred to the memory of William TUCKER late of this parish who died April 1st 1844 aged 55 years (Italic caps). Your earthly tabernacle is composed only of mud walls and like mine must come down moulder and decay. Also of William Robert grandson of the above and son of William and Jane Tucker who died September 10th 1851 aged eight months.
27. HS close to S of last To the memory of Mary TUCKER late of this parish who died 19th September 1834 aged 73 years. Our life hangs by a single thread which soon is cut and we are dead then boast not reader of thy might alive at noon, but dead at night.
28. Several stones of MINTER family.
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In The Chancell.
29. On a Flat Stone, with this Coat. [¼ly with pretence of ULSTER:
1&4). HEAD, 4.57, St Mild. Canterbury.
2&3). ¼ly: 1&4). Erm. on a fesse gu. 3 roses or. 2&3). Az. 3 stags trippant or]. *Corpus Richardi Head Baronetti Filij natu maximi Francisci Head Baronetti; et Margarettae, Uxoris suae, subtus depositum jacet. obijt Octavo Die Maij, Vicessimo septimo Anno Aetatis, Annoq Domini 1721. Subtus etiam, duo Fratres, et duae Sorores ejusdem, Georgius, et Henricus, Sarah, et Margaretta, obdormiunt. (* Under this Stone is a large Vault – abt. 9 feet wide, & 13 Feet long – it was opened in July 1767 for Dr GEEKIE, who made the 17th Corpse deposited there).
30. On Another Flat Stone. Here lyeth The Body of Robert PETTMAN late of this Parish, Brewer, who left Issue 5 Sons, and 1 Daughter. Hee departed this Life the 8th Day of June, 1685 aged 70 Yeares.
31. On The Verge of an ancient Flat Stone, which has been inlaid with a Cross Fleury. Orate: pro: Animâ: Martini: de: …. [Hampton]: quondam: Rectoris: hujus: Ecclie: et: Prebendarij: de: W[engeham] 1306.
32. Two other Ancient Flat Stones, their Brasses & Inscriptions gone. Dr HARRIS says there were 18 Stalls remaining here, in his Time, but there are none now. 1759.
33. In The South Transcept – or BAA’s Chancell, as it is called.
34. On an Altar Tomb, under an Arch, in the South Wall, is ye Stone Figure of a Man, lying at full Length, armed. There are no Coats, nor Inscription belonging to it, but it is said to have been in Memory of One of the ancient Family of BAA – who were formerly Owners of a Mannor in this Parish, which, from them, is still called the Bay; as is also, this Transept, by the Name of Baa, or Bay’s Chancell.
35. On a Flat Stone, partly hid by a Pew. Here lieth The Body ../ Richard AUSTEN …./Baye at Ickham …./County of Kent …./who had …./the Second …../M. VINCENT …./of Wyming …/aforesaid …./by whome …./5 Sonnes …../whereof …./Daughter …../this Life ye 19th of …./ aged 62, 164./. Here, also, in her Father’s Grave lieth ../Elizabeth, eldest Daughter of Ri…../ was the Wife and Widow of Michael …../by whome Shee had Issue 4 Sonnes, …./ of which 2 Sonnes and 1 Daughter …./living at hir Death. Shee was bap ../ of May 1615 and Shee died Aprill ../ - "Oh thay they were wise, oh that they would …./ that they would consider their …../.
36. Another Flat Stone, not Legible.
In The North Transept.
37. On an Altar Tomb, under an Arch in the North Wall, lies the Figure, at full Length, of a Priest, as it seems, by its long Garment. This Person is also said to have been of The Family of BAA but there is neither Coat nor Inscription.
38. On a Monument on The East Wall. [I. Or, a griffin segreant purp. on a chief gu. 3 spear-heads, points upward, arg.
II. ¼ly: 1&4). BERISFORD (4.44, St Geo. Cant.).
2&3). Per chevn. az. & gu. 3 pheons or]. M.S. Heere, in this Chancell, lyeth interred, The Right workshipfull Sr. William SOUTHLAND, of Lee, in this Paris, Knt., who married Anne, Daughter of Michael Berisford, of Westerham, in Kent, Esq. and left Issue by her 2 Sonnes; the one surviving, which is Thomas Southland, Esq. (who married Mary, the Daughter of Sr. Thomas SPRINGATE, of the Broyle Place, in Sussex, Knight) and the Younger deceased. and left 9 Daughters, 6 Surviving, and 3 deceased. Natus 18 Octob. 1578. obijt primo Maij 1638. Terram Terra premit, conclusus Carcere Carcer,/Templum Templa tenent, Urnula Corpus habet./Invigilat Terrae Caelum, Mens Claustra reviset,/Spiritus et Templum, quid facis, Urna, cave./Depositum sanctum est; servato fideliter; instat/Judicis Adventus; cum vocat Ille, data./Usque quo, Domine?
39. On a Flat Stone, with this Coat. [On a lozenge: BARRET (4.47 St. Margaret’s, Cantby.) imp. Az. a chevron betw. 3 bells or]. Here lyeth The Body of Dame Sarah Barret, Daughter of Sr. George ENT, Knight, Wife to Francis HEAD of Rochester, Esq. and to Sr. Paul Barret of Canterbury Knt. She had 4 Sons, and 2 Daughters by the Former; and, by the latter whom She survived, had 1 Son, and a Daughter. She departed this Life 6 Oct. 1711. Aged 63.
40. An Ancient Flat Stone not Legible.
In The South Isle.
41. On a Flat Stone. Heere lyeth the Body of Robert AUSTIN, Son of Richard AUSTEN, late of Ickham, at the Bay; who died a Batchelor the 12th of October, in ye Yeare 1652 of his Age 21 Yeares.
In The Body.
42. Two ancient Flat Stones without Inscription – 1 of wch. has been inlaid.
43. In The church Yard, are 2 ancient Altar Tombs, not legible – and Memorials of, BROWNING, GIBBS, HOLMAN IMPITT, MINTER, MUTTON, PARAMORE (an Altar Tomb), PETMAN and WARNER.
44. This Church consists of The Chancell, North and South Transepts, and 2 Side Isles. The Steeple, which has a taper Spire, stands at the West End; in which hang 4 Bells, whose inscriptions (if they have any) it was too dark for Me to read.
45. This Church was dedicated to St. John the Evangelist. It is a Rectory in the Gift of The Arch Bishop of Canterbury. The present Rector is The Revd. Dr. John LYNCH, Dean of Canterbury 1758.
46. In a Field in this Parish, which goes by the Name of Treasury Field, several Roman Coins have been found. I have a Bead, in my Possession, of that sort which are call’d Adder Heads, or Druid’s Amulets. It is about the Size of a middling Wallnut, and is blue, white, and red. see GIBSON’s Cambden, Edit. 1695. Fol. 695 & Drake’s York, Plate 8 No.24.25.26. These are generally look’d upon as British Remains; but, as I have several others (wch. tho much smaller, are of ye same Colours & Composition) which I found in Roman Urns, and wth. other Roman Antiquities, at Ash, I make no Doubt of their being Roman. see Vol. 3. Page 159 [Ash] of my Collections.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
AUSTEN 35
AUSTIN 41
BAA 34, 37
BARRET 1
BARRET 39
Berisford 38
BROWNING 43
de: W[engeham] 31
ENT 39
GEEKIE 29
GIBBS 43
HEAD 29, 39
HOLMAN 43
IMPITT 43
KNOWLER 4
LYNCH 45
MINTER 28, 43
MUTTON 43
Neame 15, 16, 17
PARAMORE 5, 43
PETMAN 43
PETTMAN 3, 18, 30
SIMONS 19, 20
SOUTHLAND 38
SPRINGATE 38
TERRY 14
TUCKER 26, 27
ULSTER 29
VINCENT 35
WARNER 43
WOOD 6
Places IndexBrambling 21
Broyle Place, Sussex 38
Calcutta 16
Canterbury 1, 29, 39
Garrington 15, 16
Ickham
Bay 41
Lee 38
Rochester 39
Lower Gassington,
Littlebourne 17
Minster in Thanet 19
Preston near Wingham 8
St. Dunstan’s Canterbury 16
Staple 14
Westerham 38
Wyming .. . 35GeneralAdmiral 4
Baronette 2
brewer 3, 30
Curate 8
Dover 6
Head of Rochester 1
Knight 1
Oriel College, Oxford 8
rector 19
Reverend 8, 19, 20
Vicar
Yeoman 11
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Wingham Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Wingham Church, noted by Bax & Rice Saturday 7th May 1892. Pages 29-32 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1750, added 7th May 2008.
1. Names in churchyard Elgar, Cann, Holness, Crothall, Friend, Seath, Mecrow, Selly, Laslett, Saunders, Dadd.
2. HS South side of church urn and writing Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Ann FOX wife of Robert Bax of Woodnesborough died May 10th 1889 aged 78 years. [B. Wilson Canterbury]
3. HS with elaborate frame 3 cherub’s heads above – a cherub’s head within the frame. Here lieth the body of Mr. Stephen DOWKER late of this parish who died March 20th 1763 in the 54th year of his age.
4. HS Cherub’s ?head Here lieth ye body of Mary DOWKER of ys parish widdow she died December ye 30 1747 aged 74 years. She had issue 6 children and left surviving John, Thomas and Stephen.
5. HS scull and crossbones Here lieth interr’d ye body of William DOWKER who departed this life September ye 20 1707 aged 38 years.
6. HS 2 sculls and 2 hourglasses Here lieth ye body of Mary wife of Thomas WINTER of this parish who had issue one son and 3 daughters of whom 2 daughters are surviving. She departed this life (sunk).
7. HS Two large and particularly ugly sculls – an hourglass between. Here lieth the body of William BYNG surgeon late of this parish. He left issue by Etheldred his wife 2 sons and 4 daughters William, John, Susanna, Jane, Mary and Elizabeth. He departed this life April 29 1718 aged 55 years.
8. HS sculls as before, crossbones hourglass Here lies interred the body of Etheldred wife of William BYNG surgeon of this parish. She was an indulgent wife, a tender parent, and a sincere friend as she lived regarded so she died regretted on the 4th of October 1748.
9. Double HS Here lieth ye body of William BYNG surgeon son of William Byng surgeon late of this parish. He departed this life September 30th 1741 aged 54 years. Here lieth ye body of Jane Wife of William BYNG surgeon daughter of Thomas Winter Sen. and late of this parish. She departed this life October 12 1741 aged 44 years.
10. HS 2 sculls and hourglass Here lieth the body of Thomas WINTER Gent. late of this parish who departed this life May 6 1741 aged 69 years.
11. HS (sculls) Mary WINTER departed this life ye 15th of February AD 1705 Aeta 10 years 11 weeks.
Copied by Mr. R.G. Rice12. Small HS South of church – 2 sculls at top Here lyeth ye body of Thomas CARDEN who dyed on ye twelfth day of November in ye twenty sixth year of his age Anno Dni 1734. My days are gone like a shadow Psal. ye 102 11.
13. HS South of church To the memory of John RIGDEN late of this parish who departed this life 23rd July 1822 aged 65 years. Also of Ann wife of the above John Rigden who died April 13th 1833 aged 81 years.
14. Large HS South of church Sacred to the memory of Mr. Edward STARK formerly of the city of Canterbury but late of Kingsland in the County of Middlesex who departed this life March 16th 1819 aged 70 years. Adieu fond parent, now thou’lt prove how vast the depth of thy creators love oh, glorious change, mortalitys relief yet till we share thy joy forgive our grief these little rights, a stone, a verse, receive the last poor tribute thy fond children give. (Italics)
15. HS W of church In memory of Dorothy TUCKER, spinster who died June 11th 1809 aged 84 years.
16. HS South of church – a scull and two single bones at top Here lieth ye body of Henry BARRETT who departed this life May 14th 1731 aged 42 years.
17. HS South of church – a cherub’s head at top Here lieth ye body of William son of William and Susanna SUTTON of this parish he died February ye 14th 1760 aged 24 years. In blooming years as you may see I left my friends to mourn for me mourn not dear friends for my decease for Christ I hope hath made my peace.
18. HS South of church – a cherub’s head in profile looking at a skull resting on a bone In memory of Sarah the wife of Solomon SPRATT and Ann their daughter they was both buried the 9th July 1762 Sarah aged 22 years and Ann aged 16 months.
19. HS close to N of last – a cherub’s head at top In memory of Solomon SPRAT (sic) who died the 14th of July 1779 in the 66th years of his age.
20. HS South of the church – two reversed flaming torches between 2 sculls, at top Here lieth buried the body of John GREENSTRETT late of this parish. He departed this life October the 24th 1719 aged 65 years.
21. HS close to, and to S of last – a cherub’s head at top Here lieth the body of Mr. Joseph GREENSTREET yeoman late of this parish who departed this life the 5th of December 1773 aged 83 years.
22. Large HS close to S of last 2 cherub’s heads at top In memory of John STOAKES, carpenter late of this parish who departed this life the 11th of May 1764 in the 60th year of his age.
23. HS South of church – cherub’s head, book and crown, etc. at top Here lieth the body of Edward BAKER who died ye 11th day of June in the year of our lord 1751 aged 83 years.
24. Two other BAKER stones to S of last
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25. Against The North Wall is a very sumptuous *Monument of Black and white Marble; on The Altar Tomb of which lie 2 very fine Statues, of white Marble, as large as the Life, of Sr. Thomas PALMER and his Lady – about it are The Following Coats and Inscription. *This Monument was erected by that Famous Statuary of his Time Nicholas STONE, ye Elder. It cost an hundred Pounds – see WALPOLES Anecdotes on Painting V.2. P.31.[I. (large) [¼ly of 8:
1&8). Or, 2 bars gu. each charged with 3 slipped trefoils arg. in chief a fox courant sa. a pretence of Ulster (arg. a sinister hand apaumée gu.). (Palmer).
2). Sa a fesse or betw. 3 lions rampt. arg.
3). Per pale & per fesse indented arg. & gu. 4 crescents countercharged.
4). Arg. on a chevn. az. 3 fleurs-de-lis or.
5). Arg. 2 bends wavy sa. on a chief gu. 3 leopards’ heads or.
6). Gu. a lion rampt. & a border invected or.
7). Paly of 8 or & az. on a fesse gu. 3 molets or.
II. (small) Palmer imp. Az. a chevn. betw. 3 martlets or].To The Memory of Sr. Thomas PALMER, of Wingham, Knt. and Baronet, and of Dame Margaret his Wife, Daughter of John POLE Esq. (*Harris says POOLEY) of that ancient Famely in the County of Southfolke. This Place was the Seat of his Inheritance, but not of his Descent; being lineally extracted from the Howse of Angmering, in ye County of Sussex. God crowned him with ye Blessing of a longe Life, and augmented it with ye Comforte of a virtuous and pious Wife; with whose beloved Societye hee was enriched 62 Yeares. The Threads of their Lives were evently Spunn; they lived in Concord, died in Peace; his Period was 85, Her’s 83 Years. They were beloved of their Neighbours; lamented by their Friends; honour’d by their Children; and miss’d by the Poor, for whose Sakes they never brake up Howse in this Place, for 60 Yeares. Thus lived they happily, and died Christianly, Hee ye 7th of January, Shee the August following Anno 1625. They had Issue 6 Sonnes and 5 Daughters; Whereof, John, Mabell, Henrye, Marie, John, Francis, died young. Sr. Thomas PALMER, Knt. (Father to Sr. Thomas Palmer) Baronet, now living, died before his Father, and lyes also heare interred. Sr. Roger Palmer Knight of the Bath, was Cup Bearer to the PRINCES HENRY and CHARLES, and, now, Master of the Howshold to KING CHARLES. James Palmer, of the Bed Chamber to KING JAMES of blessed Memory. Jane, first married to Sir William MEREDITH Knt, and after, to The LORD VAUGHAN. Margaret married to Richard AMHURST Esq, Serjeant at Law. These last 4 are yet living. 1627. Patri indulgentissimo Rog. Palmer, quartus natu Filius, maestissimus posuit.
26. On a neat Monument against ye S. Wall, with ye Coat of PALMER. Thomas Palmer Knt, died before his Father, married Margaret Daughter of Herbert PELHAM of Sussex; by whome [he] had Issue Thomas and Herbert. Herbert took Holy Orders, was Master of Queen’s Coll. Cant. Thomas PALMER Bart: on Decease of his Grand Father, Married Elizabeth, Daughter of Sr. John SHIRLEY of Iffield, in Sussex; was buried April 20 1656, having suffer’d much by the Iniquity of The Times, both in his Estate, and by the Imprisonment of his Person; had issue 6 Sonnes: Henry, Roger, Herbert, James, Thomas, John; and 6 Daughters, Margaret, Sybilla, Elizabeth, Mary, Ann, Esther. Thomas, 5th Son lived many Years in Turkey, died at the Age of 82; left, by his Will, 300 Pounds to the Repair of this Chancell, which was accordingly laid out 1718.
27. On a Flat Stone. [PALMER – see P.148. imp. [no tinctures] 3 roundels, 2 in chief, 1 base, a bend debruising the upr. dexter roundel, & a border engrld].
Here lies the Body of Herbert PALMER Son of Sr. Thomas Palmer of Wingham, Baronet, who by his Wife Dorothy, Daughter of John PYNCHON of Writtel in Essex, Esq. left two Sons, Thomas and Henry and 2 Daughters, Ann & Elizabeth, and died the 16th Day of February A.D. 1700/1.
28. On The Verge of a large Flat Stone, wch. has 2 Crosses Fleury, cut on it. Hic re……/Magr.Johes de* Sareste …./..ector Eccl. de Wingham, q obijt xii K. Maij Anno Dni **MCCLXX P…/.(P.540 (Appx. gives this version, sent fm. Wingm: Hic requiescit magr Joes de Sarestone Rector Ecce de Wingeham, q obiit xii Kal. Maii, anno dni MCCLXX primo). *So I read it – but Dr HARRIS SAYS "Sucester" but I am certain that ye 2d. Letter is an A, and that ye whole Inscription is, as I have copied it. **This was before The Parish Church was made Collegiate – wch. was done by A.B. PECKHAM, in ye Year of Our Lord 1287. See WEEVER – F.266.
29. Here are 12 Other Ancient Flat Stones, 7 of which have been inlaid with Figs. etc. but are now all of them Same Inscription.
30. In This Chancell are 12 Stalls (HARRIS says 20) for the Prebendaries of ye College which was here founded by Arch Bishop PECKHAM about the Year *1278. (*See PHILPOT F.364 – WEEVER says 1287. f.266).The 4 following Coats are to be seen carved on ye under Part of The Seat of 4 of them.[I. See of Canterby. imp. A.BISH. WARHAM (Gu. a fesse or betw. in chief a goat’s head arg. horned or, & in base 3 escallops, 2&1, arg.).
II. A key in pale, ward downwards, a crown resting on the bow of it.
III. 2 staples interlaced, in bend & in bend sinr.
IV. A lamb statant].
In The North Chancell.
31. On A Monument on The East Wall.[¼ly: 1&4). Arg. a chevn. betw. 3 oxen statant gu. (OXINDEN).
2&3). Gu. on a chevn. arg. 3 talbots statant sa. (BROOKER)].
1684. M.S. Memoriae Sacrum. In This Upper Part of this Chancell, lie buried The Bodies of Sr. James OXINDEN, Knt. buried Sept. 26 1657. Elizabeth, Wife of the present Sr. Henry OXENDEN, Knt. and Baronet, buried Aug. 20 1659. William, Son of the said Sr. Henry, bur. Jan. 20 1661/2. Susanna BOOTH, Wife of Sr. Robert Booth, Dau. of The said Sr. Henry, buried Aug. 29 1669. Margaret, Relict of Sr. James Oxinden, buried Oct. 18 1671. Elizabeth, Daughter of the present Sr. James Oxinden and Elizabeth his Wife, who died an Infant, and was buried Aug. 19 1675.
32. On Another, on The Same Wall, wth. this Coat. [Gu. a lion rampant arg. imp. OXENDEN as Above]. Near This Place lieth interred the Body of Mary BATTLEY, second Wife of the late reverend and learned Dr. John Battley, D.D. Arch Deacon of Canterbury, by whom he had no Issue; She was the Youngest Daughter of Sr. Henry Oxenden, Knt. & Baronet of Deane, in this County. A Lady of noble and excellent Endowments both of Mind and Body, prudent, wise, generous, and just; amiable in her Manners & gracefull in her Person: which great Perfections, conducted her through a long and happy Life, not only without Reproach but with Universal approbation and procured her, from her earliest Youth, that Respect, and Brightness of Character, which She maintaind with Honour, and Dignity to the Fullness of her Years: when, having arrived at the Age of 85, She departed this Life at Canterbury Dec. 25 1741. equally regretted by rich and poor; Acquaintances, Friends and Relations. This Monument, and Inscription, due to her Memory, her Neice and Executrix, Mrs Elisabeth MASTER, of Brooke hath caused to be put up here as a Testimony of her Affection; having been herself a Wittness of her Virtues.
33. On a Monument on The North Wall. [¼ly: 1&4). Az. a fesse embattled betw. 3 griffins’ heads erased or (MASTER).
2). Or, a pale wavy (?or indented) gu. (STRENSHAM).
3). Arg. a bend gu. with 3 leopards’ heads or, betw. 6 martlets sa.]. To the Memory of Streynsham MASTER of Brooke, in this Parish, Esq. only Son of James Master of East Langdon in this County, Esq. by Joyce, only Daughter of Sr. Christopher TURNER, of Milton Earnest in the County of Bedford, Knight. He was a Gentleman of strict Honour, and signal Bravery, who having commanded several Ships in the Royal Navy, did, in the Year 1718 particularly distinguish himself in the Engagement against the Spaniards, on the Coast of Sicily, then commanding the Superb, Man of War in the British Fleet, under ye conduct of Sr. George BYNG now Lord VISCOUNT TORRINGTON by attacking and forcing the Spanish Admiral in cheif to surrender to him. He married Elisabeth, sole Daughter and Heiress of Richard OXENDEN Esq., Barrister at Law, a younger Son of Sr. Henry Oxenden of Deane, Bart. by Mary one of the Daughters and Coheiresses of Henry Oxenden of Brooke, Esq. He died 22 June, 1724, Aged 43 Years & 4 Months, and some few Days after his Marriage, universally lamented by his Friends, leaving a mournfull Widow, who erected this Monument, to express her sincere Love for his Memory. Our Labour is vain./Our Rest is Gain.
34. On The Floor. Streynsham MASTER Esq. obijt June 22 1724. Aet. 43.
35. On a Flat Stone, inlaid with The Effigies, in Brass, of a Person in a Shroud, and 5 Sons and 5 Daughters; - Another Fig. and a Coat have been torn off.[OXINDEN, 4.150 imp. SEA (1. purp. a fish in pale az. on 2 flaunches. 2. az. 2 bars nebuly. arg. 3. arg).[SOUTHOUSE (Add.14307, f.41, gives 1. Arg. 2. Arg. 3az]. Here lyeth buried the Bodye of Henrye Oxinden Esquire who builded that House in Wingham called Deane, who departed this Life the 1st of August 1597, and gave his Lands to Henry Oxinden his Son. disce quid es, et quid eris. Memento Mori.
36. Seven other Ancient Flat Stones, without Inscription, 4 of which have been very richly inlaid.
Omitted in The Body.
37. On a Small Tablet, fixt to the W. Wall. Here lies inter’d Martha the Wife of Arthur STROUGHILL, who departed this Life the 2d. of January 1719/20 and left Issue 1 Son.
In The Body.
38. On a Brass Plate, fixt to ye N. Wall, near ye Pulpit. Near The Desk lieth The Body of Christopher HARRIS, M.A. who was Curate of this Parish 47 Years, and Rector of Stourmouth 30. He departed this Life Nov. 24 1719. Aged 73.
39. In The S. Isle. On a neat Monument on The S. Wall. [Arg. on a pale gu. a slipped trefoil or imp. Az. 3 leopards’ heads or]. Near this Place lyes interred the Body of Thomas GINDER, Gent, who married Dorothy, eldest Daughter of Vincent DENNE Esq. Serjeant at Law, deceased. He departed this Life ye 5th Day of March Anno Dom. 1716/7 aged 52. In Memory of whom, the said Dorothy, his Widow, caused this Monument to be set up. Here also lies interred in the Grave or Vault of the said Thomas Ginder, the Body of the said Dorothy, who departed this Life 2 May 1736 in the 82d. Year of her Age. This Inscription was made by the Direction of her Executors.
40. On A Flat Stone. Thomas HARRIS ob. 10 Day of Feby. Anno 1746/7. Aetatis suae 71.
41. On a large Flat Stone, with this Coat.
[¼ly of 6. 1). Az. 3 leopards’ heads or, at the fesse point a crescent or, for difference (DENNE).
2). Arg. on 2 flaunches az. a leopard’s head or (DENNE).
3). Erm. a fesse checky arg. & sa. (CRISPE).
4). Arg. on a chevn. gu 3 garbs or.
5). 4 fleurs-de-lis, 1,2,1 (no tinctures given).
6). Gu. 3 crescents or, a border erm.]. Here lieth The Bodie of Vincent DENNE of Wenderton, Gent, deceased June 11 1642 in the 63d. Yeare of his Age. When as on Me/The Drops You see/Sometimes for to appear/From me, then, know/Theyre Tears which flow/For him inclosed heare./By Henrie OXINDEN of Barham.
42. On a Neat Monument on The West Wall. To The Memory of William NEWTON (the dear and only Son of William Newton, Minister of this Parish, and Vicar of the Parish of Gillingham in Dorset, and of Barbara his Wife) who in his early Years, made such Discoveries of his truly good and virtuous Disposition pregnant Parts promising Genius, and Proficiency in Learning adorn’d with a most agreeable and modest Deportment, as procured him the Love and Esteem of all who knew him; and caused him to be regarded, by the best Judges, as one of the greatest Ornaments of the Place of his Education. his Parents & Friends saw and enjoy’d that in him, as made them justly esteem him the greatest Pleasure of their Lives; and promised them all the farther Good, and Happyness, that they themselves could wish. But to their inexpressible Grief, it pleased God to take him away, by a premature Death; being born in this Parish, Sept. 14 1721 and dying of the Small Pox, in the City of Canterbury April 16 1737. How blind is Hope, and how regardless Fate,/That so much Worth shd. have so short a Date!/But, is it strange, that such a virtuous Mind,/His Way to Heav’n again, so soon shd. find. In sure and certain Hope of a Joyfull Resurrection to immortal Life under this Stone is deposited the dear Remains of William NEWTON, who died Apr. 16 1737 in the 16th Year of his Age. Near which, on ye left Hand, is buried, William Newton, who died 11 Aug. 1720 aged 17 Days, both Sons of the Revd. Mr Newton, who was Minister of this Parish 25 Years; he departed this Life May 26 1744 aged 60 Years and is buried near this Place. As is, also, Jane Newton youngest Daughter of the said Revd. W. Newton, and Barbara his Wife, she died Oct. 28 1740 in the 17th Year of her Age.
43. Six Other Flat Stones not legible, one of them has been inlaid.
44. In The Eastmost Window, this Coat and mutilated Inscription. [Gu. a fesse or betw. in chief a goat’s head arg. & in base 3 escallops arg. & in a border or]. "Edward WARHAM Gentell ……/of Makying this Window, Anno ……/.
South (or Deane) Chancell.
45. In The Middle of This Chancell stands a Fine Obelisk of white Marble, adornd with Foliage, Fruits, etc. and an Urn at the Top. On the 4 Corners of The Basis (which is made after ye Fashion of an antique Altar, with Bulls Heads, at ye Corners) stand 4 small Images.
On The West Side. This Monument was erected in the Year 1682 in Memory of those of ye Branch of The Family of OXINDEN, seated at Deane, who lie interred in this Church; whose Ancestors have flourish’d in this County for several Ages. Of this Family was Henry Oxinden who built Deane House, second Son to Edward Oxinden of Brook Esq. This Henry had Issue 2 Sons; The first named Edward, who became Heir of Brook; and the second, Sr. Henry, who remained Owner of Deane. This Sr. Henry, by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter and Heir of James BROOKER of *Maydeken (*in Barham) in Kent, Esq. left Issue Sr. James OXINDEN Knt. in Memory of whom more especially, his son George OXENDEN, Knt. (who died at Surat in East India), Resident for ye honourable East India Company there, and Governour of the ……/ and Castle of Bombay gave a Legacy of 300 Pounds, for erecting this Monument. This Sr. James died Anno 1657, leaving Issue, by his Lady Margaret, Daughter of Thomas NEVISON of Eastry, in this County Esq, Sr. Henry Oxinden, Knt. and Baronet now living. Others of this Family seated at Deane, who lie interred in this Chanclel, are, Dame Elizabeth, Wife of the First Sr. Henry, who died ye 2d. of Sept. 1588. Dame Margaret, Wife of Sr. James, who died Anno 1671. Dame Elizabeth, Daughter of Sr. William MEREDITH, of Leeds Abbey, in this County, Bart, and 2d. Wife of ye present Sr. Henry OXINDEN, Knt. and Baronet. She was buried the 20th of Aug. 1659. Dame Susanna, eldest Daughter of the said Sr. Henry and Dame Elizabeth, his Wife, who was married to Sr. Robert BOOTH Knt, late Lord cheif Justice of Ireland, who died 1669.
On The North Side. Elizabeth The only Daughter of Sr. James OXINDEN, by his Wife Dame Elizabeth, who died an Infant, Aug. 14 1675. Jane PENRICE, 3d. Daughter of Sr. James Oxinden by Elizabeth his 2d. Wife, who died June 1692, and lies interred by her Mother. Richard Oxinden Esq. 4th Son of Sr. Henry Oxinden, who by marrying Mary, the eldest Daughter of Henry Oxinden of Brook, Esq. became Proprietor of that Seat, and died May 1701 lying interred in the Chancell belonging to ys. Family. Under This Monument lie interred Sr. Henry Oxinden, Knt. and Bart. Son of Sr. James, who married 3 Wives. The First was, Mary BAKER, Daughter of Robert Baker, of St. Martin’s in the Feilds, in the County of Middlesex Gent; by whom he had Issue, only One Daughter, who died an Infant. His 2d. Wife was Elizabeth, Daughter of Sr. William MEREDITH of Leeds Abby, in this County, Bart; by whom he had a numerous Issue. His 3d. Wife was Elizabeth, Daughter of William READ of Folkestone Esq. and Relict of Mark DIXWELL of Broome Esq. by whom (he) had no Issue. He died Aug. 1686, well beloved by his Country, which he faithfully serv’d in The cheifest Offices of Trust, and Honour. Dame Elizabeth, 3d. Wife of Sr. Henry Oxinden above mention’d, who died January 1691. Dame Elizabeth, Daughter of Edward CHUTE, of Bethersden Esq. by Elizabeth, Daughter of Mark Dixwell of Broom Esq, now living, died the 1st of Nov. 1696.
All Graces did concenter in her Life;/The best of Christians, and the kindest Wife./Wisdom and Goodness both, in her did meet/Her Person charming, and her Temper sweet./Whoe’er would her just Character indite,/Must, first, have learn’t, of Her, to think and write.
Whether there are any Inscriptions on the East, and South Sides of this Monument, I can not tell; For, Sr. George OXENDEN Bart. The present Possessor of Deane, was so ill-natured as to refuse Me the key of this Chancell; so that I was obliged to pore through ye Partitions, or Grates, for those which I have now transcribed.
46. On The West Wall is a Monument with ye 2 following Coats, and another wch. I cd. not get near enough to Distinguish, nor any more of the Inscription, than Part of The First Line – viz. "Rose TRIPP, Filia Thomae HARFLEET".[I. HARFLEET al’s SEPTVANS, 3.69.
II. Arg. crusilly fitchy & 3 fleurs-de-lis sa. a border invected sa. (BERESFORD) imp. Gu. 6 bezants, 3,2,1, each bearing a fl.-de-lis sa.].
47. On Another Monument in ye S.E. Corner. [¼ly: 1&4). Gu. a chevn. betw. 3 nags’ heads bridled & erased or (TRIP).
1&3). Az. on a chief indented or 3 molets gu.]. "Memoriae Sacrum Dignissimi Viri Caroli Tripp" etc. (I cd. read no more of it).
48. BATTLEY informs us that Thomas CHICHLEY, Arch Deacon of Canterbury, and Provost of Wingham College, was buried in this Church 1466.
49. In The Church Yard, are 2 Ancient Altar Tombs, not Legible. Also Memorials of Persons of the Name of ASHLEY, BARRETT, BEANE, BRICE, BYNG, CARDEN, COX, BROWNING, DOUKER, EAST, EVERDEN, FOLKNER, HARRIS, LAMB, MATSON, OLDFEILD, SEATH, TAYLOR, TUCKER, WINTER and WOOD.
50. This Church consists of The Great, North, and South Chancells. The Body, and an Isle to The South. The Tower, which is cap’t with a lowish Spire coverd wth. Lead, stands at The W. End of The Body: In which hang 8 musical Bells, all made by R. PHELPS 1720.
51. This Church was dedicated to The Virgin Mary. It is now only a Curacy; but was formerly a Rectory; and had 3 other Parishes belonging to it, viz. Ash, Goodnestone, and Nonnington.
52. It is in The Patronage of the Heirs of The late Sr. Thomas PALMER, Bart.
53. The Present Curate is The Revd. Mr I. NAIRNE. 1759.
54. In The Year 1710, a Stone Coffin was dug up here, in the Bottom of wch. were some blackish Ashes; but nothing else.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
AMHURST 25
ASHLEY 49
BAKER 23, 24, 45
BARRETT 16, 49
BATTLEY 32
Bax 2
BEANE 49
BOOTH 31, 45
BRICE 49
BROOKER 45
BROWNING 49
BYNG 7, 8, 9, 33, 49
Cann 1
CARDEN 12, 49
CHICHLEY 48
CHUTE 45
COX 49
Crothall 1
Dadd 1
DENNE 39, 41
DIXWELL 45
DOUKER 49
DOWKER 3, 4, 5
EAST 49
Elgar 1
EVERDEN 49
FOLKNER 49
FOX 2
Friend 1
GINDER 39
GREENSTRETT 20, 21
HARFLEET 46
HARRIS 38, 40, 49
Holness 1
LAMB 49
Laslett 1
LORD VAUGHAN 25
MASTER 32, 33
MATSON 49
Mecrow 1
MEREDITH 25, 45
NAIRNE 53
NEVISON 45
NEWTON 42
OLDFEILD 49
OXENDEN 31, 32, 33, 45
OXINDEN 31, 33, 41, 45
PALMER 25, 26, 27, 52
PECKHAM 28, 30
PELHAM 26
PENRICE 45
PHELPS 50
POLE 25
POOLEY 25
PYNCHON 27
READ 45
RIGDEN 13
Saunders 1
SEATH 1, 49
Selly 1
SHIRLEY 26
SPRATT 18, 19
STARK 14
STOAKES 22
Stone 25
STRENSHAM 33
Streynsham 33
STROUGHILL 37
SUTTON 17
TAYLOR 49
TORRINGTON 33
TRIPP 46
TUCKER 15, 49
TURNER 33
WALPOLES 25
WARHAM 44
Wilson 2
WINTER 6, 10, 11, 49
WOOD. 49
Places IndexBarham 41, 45
Bethersden 45
Bombay 45
Brook 45
Brooke 32, 33
Broome 45
Canterbury 2, 14, 42
East Langdon 33
Eastry 45
Famely, Southfolke
(Suffolk) 25
Gillingham, Dorset 42
Iffield, Sussex 26
Ireland 45
Kingsland, Middlesex 14
Leeds Abbey 45
London
St Martin’s in the Fields 45
Maydeken 45
Middlesex 45
Milton Earnest,
Bedfordshire 33
Sicily 33
Stourmouth 38
Surat in East India 45
Turkey 26
Wenderton 41
Wingham
Deane House 33, 45
Woodnesborough 2
Writtel, Essex 27General
carpenter 22
East India Company 45
Royal Navy 33
Small Pox 42surgeon 7, 8, 9
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Preston near Faversham Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Preston near Faversham Church, noted by Bax & Rice May 1897. Pages 132-137 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield.
Interior of church
1. Oval tablet in square grey marble an urn above Sacred to the memory of Eleanor GREENSTREET late of Selling in this County. She departed this life the 12th of January 1802 aged 86 years.
2. On a white marble below the other and affixed to it And of Charles GREENSTREET their son late of Faversham, Gent, who died the 12th of April 1815 aged 77 years.
3. HS In memory of Agnes TERRY daughter of Thomas and Agnes Greensted who died September the 22nd 1842 aged 7 months.
Stones under the E. window of church
4. HS To the memory of Edward SAMPER of the parish of Tinstead who died the 9th of August 1786 aged 76 years. Also Elizabeth wife of Edward Samper who died the 5th of May 1788 aged 53 years.
5. HS Cherub’s head and wings Here lieth interr’d the body of Mr. Thomas GREENSTREET late of ye parish of Norton, yeoman, who died 22nd May 1763 aged 59 years. His neece Elizabeth Greenstreet caused this to be erected to his memory.
6. HS scull and bones on either side Here lieth interr’d ye body of John GREENSTREET, grocer and son of Henry and Ann Greenstreet of this parish. He died August ye 25th 1732 aged 22 years.
7. HS, scull and bones as No. 4 (6) Here lieth interr’d ye body of Ann wife of Nicholas (sic) KNIGHT of Chering and daughter of Henry and Ann Greenstreet of this parish she died November ye 9th 1729 aged 27 years.
8. Double HS Torch, trumpet, wreath, a hideous cherub’s head and wings Here lieth interr’d the body of Henry GREENSTREET of this parish who died October the 1st 1732 aged 69 years. Here lieth intirred (sic) the body of Ann Greenstreet the wife of Henry Greenstreet, yeoman of this parish who departed this life the 12th day of November 1719 aged 52 and left behind her one daughter and three sons.
9. Double HS. 5 sculls, coffin lid, hourglass, bones Here lyeth ye body of Elizabeth second wife of James BERRY late of this parish she died June 8th 1694 aged 28 years, who left issue 2 children James and Ann Berry. Here lyeth buried the body of James Berry of this parish yeoman. He departed this life June 7th 1693 aged 40 years and 3 months. Here also lyeth interr’d ye body of James Berry of ye parish of Faversham, Deal merchant, son of ye above laid James Berry and Ann his wife he departed this life July ye 24th 1753 in ye 63 year of his age.
10. HS Cherub’s head winged, trumpets, sunflower In memory of Elizabeth BUNCE? who departed this life November the 16 1763 aged 53 years.
11. HS Three very repulsive sculls In hopes of a joyful resurrection here lye ye bodies of John and Susanna SIMMONS late of Queen Court in Ospringe. She departed this life July 9th 1743 in her 65th year. He August 20 1746 in his 64th (sic). Near them lye seven children John and Susanna only surviving them.
12. High tomb. On the top Here lieth interred the body of Ann BROOKE wife of Edward Brooke of Faversham who departed this life February 11th 1755 aged 62 years. Here also lies the body of Edward Brooke who departed this life March the 31 1768 aged 78 years. In memory of Giles Hilton Esq., of Preston House son of Thomas Gibbs Hilton Esq., of Selling in this County died the 24th of March 1867 aged 88 years. (nothing in E, W or S pannels). On the N. side all R caps. In memory of Mary wife of Giles Hilton Esq., of Preston House and daughter of John Shepherd Esq. of Faversham who departed this life the 2nd of March 1814 aged 35 years. Also of Sarah wife of Giles Hilton, Esq., and daughter of Captain Jacob Waller R.N. of Sandwich who departed this life the 7th of March 1854 aged 69 years.
13. HS Three sculls Here lies interr’d ye body of Edward BROOKE son of Edward and Ann Brooke of Faversham, Grocer. He departed this life the 18 of February 1738 aged 22 years. Near this place lies also the bodies of 4 children of the above laid Edward and Ann Brooke which (sunk).
14. Here resteth the bodye of John GREENESTREETE of Preston. Hee departed this life ye 8 day of January 1666.
15. Back of HS No. 11 (13) to Edward Brooke Here also lyeth the body of Robert BROOKE who departed this life May 1741 aged 10 years 11 months.
4 May 1897
16. HS In memory of William OVENDEN of this parish who departed this life the 8th of April 1759/39 aged 69/39 years. Also Mary wife of William Ovenden of Boughton under Blean who departed this life the 23 of December 1801 aged 75 years.
17. HS Two sculls, coffin lid Here lyeth ye body of Ann wife of William OVENDEN of this parish. She died September 9th 1730/50 aged 35 years also two children Joseph died June 17 1726/28, Susanna who died September 28 1730 being both 6 months old. Here also lyeth Mary second wife of William Ovenden. She died January 22nd 1745/6 aged 55 years also 8 of their children lye near this place Viz. John, William, Phillip, Mary, John, Susannah, Susannah.
18. HS To the memory of William OVENDEN formerly of this parish who died the 8th of June 1813 aged 73 years.
19. HS In memory of Richard FULLER who died 17 of June 1775 in the 75th year of his age (many more lines).
20. Tablet affixed to N wall of chancel (outside) all R. caps. In memory of John SHEPHERD of Faversham esquire who died December XII MDCCCCIX: aged LXXXI and of Elizabeth Frances his relict daughter of the late John Smith of Faversham esquire who died October XXX MDCCCCXXXXII aged LXXXXXXXIV.
21. Second tablet In memory of Ann, third daughter of the late John SHEPHERD esquire who died February VI MDCCCXXVI aged XLVIII also Frances eldest daughter of the above named John Shepherd esquire who died March 22nd (sic) 1850 (sic) aged 81 years.
22. HS Sacred to the memory of John HOGBEN Gent. who died the 4 of August 1805 aged 80 years.
23. HS To the memory of Margaret wife of John Hogben Gent. who died the 16th of December 1813 aged 81 years. 2 lines.
24. HS
T A.P. 1779
HS C.P.
HS M.P.
HS S.P.
HS M.P. 1779
25. HS Cherub’s head In memory of William PLANE late of Clixfield in the parish of Lingsted and son of William Plane of this parish. He died November the 9th 1765/3 aged 56 years. There are more HSS.
26. Flat stone – rubbing of arms – modern Edward J. HILTON Esq. eldest son of Giles Hilton Esq. of Preston House died January 8th 1862 aged 55 years.
27. Flat stone, floriated cross, "Rejoicing in hope" round the edge. In memory of Charles Jones HILTON, third son of Giles Hilton Esq. of Preston House born 15th December 1809 died 19th July 1866.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
BERRY 9
BROOKE 12, 13, 15
BUNCE? 10
FULLER 19
Gibbs 12
GREENESTREETE 14
Greensted 3
GREENSTREET 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
HILTON 12, 26, 27
HOGBEN 22, 23
KNIGHT 7
OVENDEN 16, 17, 18
C.P. 24
M.P. 24
S.P. 24
T A.P 24
PLANE 25
SAMPER 4
SHEPHERD 12, 20, 21
SIMMONS 11
Smith 20
TERRY 3
Waller 12Places Index
Boughton under Blean 16
Chering 7
Clixfield, Lingsted 25
Faversham 2, 9, 20, 12, 13
Norton 5
Preston House 12, 26, 27
Queen Court, Ospringe 11
Sandwich 12
Selling 1
Tinstead 4General
Deal merchant 9
Grocer 6, 12
R.N. 12
yeoman 5, 9
PRESTON BY WINGHAM CHURCH M.I.'S NOTED BY REV BRYAN FAUSSETT 1760
Preston by Wingham with Index of names and places at end
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Preston by Wingham Church, Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1760
Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton
In The Chancell.
1. On a Monument on the N. Wall. Hic situs est Vir Reverendus Pastor hujus Ecclesiae dignissimus Henricus WADDELL Naturâ, facili, modesta, fideli; Moribus bonis, simplicibus, incorruptus; In Clerici Munere obenndo, sedulus ac vigilans; Legis Christianae, quam peritè explicabat, Cultor ipse studiosus: cum quâ, ut et aliorum Mores congruerent, et sui summâ non sine Voluptate, laboravit. Nec, sanè, absimilem Vitae Rationem instituit Vir ille egregius, ac piè munificus Robertus WYBORNE; cujus copiosissimâ in hanc Vicariam Largitione, primus Hic idq dignissimè fruebatur. Par, enim, in utroque, Numinis Reverentia. Par erat promovendae Pietatis, Cura. Fas, igitur, sit, carissima eorum Nomina, simul ac Landes in Posteritatis Exemplum Hoc Marmore eodem, commemorare. Obijt 16 Julij 1729. Aetat: 41.
2. One flat stone without Inscription.
In The North Chancell.
3. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth interred The Body of John RAYNOLDS the elder, Yeoman, who died the 14th Day of December Anno Dom. 1630.
In The South Isle.
4. On an Altar Tomb, against The South Wall. Here lyeth The Body of Ann HOUGHAM, Daughter of Edward JOY – who died A.D. 1677 Anno Aetatis 55.
5. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth The Body of Michael HOUGHAM, Son of Henry Housham who died A.D. 1679. Anno Aetatis 61.
6. This Church consists of the Great, and North, Chancells; The Body, and 2 Side Isles. In the Steeple, which stands at the West End of the Body, hang 5 Bells, all made by R. PHELPS, 1712.
In The Church Yard.
7. Altar Tombs, for HARISON, 1676 AND 1678. PEMBROKE of Canterbury 1731 and 1752. PETT 1657 – and 2 Others, wch. seem very anct. without Inscription. Headstones, etc. for ALLEN, ANDREW, BROWN, ELSTED, JOHNSON, KNIGHT, MOOR, PARAMORE, RICHARDSON, SHRUBSOLE, WIDGMAR and WRAITH.
8. This Church was dedicated to St. Mildred. It is in the Patronage of the Church of Canterbury.
9. The present Vicar is The Revd. Mr Peter VALAVINE 1760.
10. In a Gravel Pit, in this Parish, near Golder’s Bridge, some Silver Coins, as Harris informs us, were found by one TIDDEMAN, a Quaker … but he does not say, of what sort, or when they were discover’d.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ALLEN 7
ANDREW 7
BROWN 7
ELSTED 7
HARISON 7
HOUGHAM 4, 5
JOHNSON 7
JOY 4
KNIGHT 7
MOOR 7
PARAMORE 7
PEMBROKE 7
PHELPS 6
RAITH 7
RAYNOLDS 3
RICHARDSON 7
SHRUBSOLE 7
TIDDEMAN 10
VALAVINE 9
WADDELL 1
WIDGMAR 7
WYBORNE 2General
Quaker 10
Monumental Inscriptions in the Churchyard and Church of All Saints’, Lydd
This M.I. listing of Leland Duncan's work is different, in that it is not taken from his notebooks, but from a book printed in 1927, after his death in 1923. The text from this volume was typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1756, added 20th April 2008.
In the Churchyard and Church of All Saints’, Lydd, Kent.
by Leland L. Duncan, M.V.O., O.B.E., F.S.A. , Edited by Arthur Finn, F.S.A.
Foreword.
Circumstances I regret have prevented the earlier fulfilment of a promise to my dear friend the late Mr. Leland Duncan to publish his work, "The Monumental Inscriptions in Lydd Church and Churchyard.
All who consider the enormous amount of valuable labour he so generously devoted to archaeology must the more admire the ceaseless energy which prompted him in holiday time to transcribe and record the monuments of so many of our country Churches and Graveyards.
Besides those of Tenterden which he himself published and these of Lydd, he has left us in MS. many others. It is hoped that sufficient interest in this collection may encourage their publication.
With the exception of some annotations and a few additions the following pages are exactly as placed in my hands.
If I might add a word to Mr. Duncan’s preface it would be to notice the entries of so many sailors who rest under the shadow of the ancient Church of Lydd victims of the stormy seas of this dangerous coast. May indeed lie there unknown and unrecorded.
From a large collection of Lydd Wills I have selected four of parishioners mentioned in this book and have given them in appendix. That of Rafe Willcockes dated 1555 is a good example of the dispositions of a marsh yeoman of the period.
I wish to thank the Kent Records Branch for allowing me to publish under its auspices and for kindly taking copies for its members.
Arthur Finn, October, 1927.
Preface
The ancient town of Lydd is singularly fortunate in possessing so much documentary evidence of the past. Besides its Charters there are Chamberlains’ and Churchwardens’ Accounts of the Fifteenth century, which have been in part printed and other volumes will it is hoped follow in due course.
The present book presents another and to some no doubt more interesting side of the Town’s history, more interesting because it brings a personal touch to bear. The hallowed acre around the Parish Church contains within it all that was mortal of the men, women and children of Lydd for many a hundred year and the old grey tower which some of them helped to build is a fitting monument to the many who have no memorial.
The Parish Register of Burials begins in 1540, but for at least 700 years before that date the dead were laid to rest around the little Saxon church, the remains of which are still with us at the west end of the north aisle. That Register we shall hope to see in print some day, but meanwhile decay is robbing us of many of the details on the existing grave stones and it has been felt that an effort should be made to recover somewhat from the wreck which time makes of these things.
This little volume then contains a record of all the existing inscriptions both in the Church and in the Churchyard. The Cemetery, however, is no included, as all the stones are comparatively modern.
For those within the Church we are fortunate in possessing a series of notes made early in the eighteenth century before any restoration had altered the old paving. Several recorded as then existing have entirely disappeared and others then read with difficulty have now become illegible. The notes were made by the Rev. Thomas Cobb, who was curate of Lydd at the time, and were in the possession of the late Mr. Ralph Denne, of The Grange, Lydd.
Owing to the great cost of printing it has not been possible to present the Churchyard Inscriptions in full, line for line, but all dates and material facts are here recorded. The Inscriptions have been noted in sections and are given as nearly as possible row by row so that after ascertaining the section in which any particular stone is situated, it should not be difficult to locate it. A plan of the yard has been prepared and is deposited in the church muniment chest.
The Index serves to show the names of the families commemorated and no lengthy resume is necessary here.
The earliest memorial in the churchyard is the altar tomb to the Strugell family in the north eastern portion of the yard dated 1551-1581. It is one of the earliest extra-mural monuments in the country.
The Godfrey memorials range from the great brass in the nave dated 1430, to the names on the War Memorial in the Tower – a period of nearly 500 years – a good instance of survival in one place of an ancient name. Lording, Terry and Blacklocks amongst others which also appear on the War Memorial are also to be found in the churchyard for many generations.
The special index "Lydd" at the end, will show how many memorials there are to those who in times past have filled the honourable office of Bailiff and Jurat.
The inscriptions are nearly all matters of fact and the poetic and other additions are not as a rule sufficiently striking to be worth permanent record, but an exception must be made in the case of the quaint wording to those of Lieutenant Edgar (No. 16), John Marketman (No. 153) and George Walker (No. 368). Perhaps the words which excite the most curiosity are those on the gravestone of Adam Terry, 1766, a barber of the town (No. 188) under whose record is added "All men have foibles." Was this a saying of a garrulous coiffeur or is it the comment of his relatives on his own little failings? Who can say? For him and all others here lying in their long home, whatever their foibles may have been, none will begrudge the Christian prayer: "Eternal rest grant them, Good Lord, and shed perpetual light around them".
My thanks are due to the Rev. Canon Collins, Rector of Lydd, who readily granted access to the Registers, which has assisted materially in doubtful cases where the inscriptions from weathering had become partly obliterated.
To my friend Arthur Finn, Esq., J.P., F.S.A., of Westbroke, the Townsfolk of the ancient port with which his family have been associated for nearly two hundred years, owe this record. It was by his help, local knowledge, and generosity that it appears in permanent form.
Leland L. Duncan, "Rosslair", Lewisham.
Monumental Inscriptions in the Churchyard at Lydd
SECTION A.The North part of the Yard, beginning in the North-East Corner and proceeding westwards.
1. John COLEMAN, d.31 March 1850 aged 90 years, 11 months, 11 days.
2. Ann, wife of Robert JENKINS d. 21 Oct. 1851, aged 47.
3. Thomas LUCAS, a Private in the West Kent Militia in Captain RUTTON’S company d. –9 Nov. 1801 aged 24 years.
4. Mary Josephine BUGG, wife of Frederick Bugg, d 2 Sept. 1883 aged 22.
5. Large Altar-tomb with inscription on the bevelled edge of top, nearly obliterated. (East end) … IOH … GHI … one of the jvrats of Lyd and Svsan his (North side) wife one of the davghters of … St. PH. R… W…. A….. 9 of (West end) His ….. They had issve ….JOHN (South side) illegible. (Note: Susan wife of Mr. John Strugghil jurat buried 2 March 1618/9 and John Strugghil jurat buried 29 March 1619).
5a. Large Altar-tomb with inscription on bevelled edge of top: Heare lyeth Thomas STRVGELL and John Strugell His Sonne who have b…… oath hed baliefes and ivrats of this Towne of Lydd many yeares. On the top: Thomas died Febrvary Anno 1551. John died in December Anno 1581. (Note: Thomas was buried 6 Feb. 1551/2 and John Struggle jurate on 31 Dec. 1581)
6. Capt. Nies Theodor MOCLESTUE born 20 April 1816, drowned 13 March 1867 on landing from his Brig "Nora" on Langesend, Norway, wrecked in the East Bay, Dungeness.
7. Capt, Andrew FINLAY of Sunderland, shipwrecked and drowned in the East Bay of Lydd 26 Oct. 1855.
8. Elizabeth Maria wife of William GATRELL d. 24 March 1858 aged 23. John SCORE her father d. 19 Jan. 1866 aged 57 leaving a widow and 8 children.
9. Nicholas BOURN, Gent., of Westwell in this County 28 years Riding Officer of this Town d. 4 Feb. 1810 aged 62.
10. Altar-tomb. On top three coats of arms. (a) Centre: on a bend 3 pairs of wings conjoined in lure for Wing. (b) Left: on a bend sinister 3 (?eagles) heads erased. (c) a chevron, on a chief 3 mullets ? for Fowle. Here lieth interr’d ye Body of Judith FOWLE (widdow and Relict of John Fowle of Dymchurch, gentleman. She first maryed to William WING of this Town, Gent., by whom she left issue two daughters Elizabeth and Judith. Elizabeth married with John Fowle now of Dymchurch, Gent., eldest son of John Fowle above named. Judith Wing maryed with John MUNN of Smeeth. The said Judith Fowle had no issue by ye above named John Fowle but d…….. his widdow and departed this life Dec. 29 17(0)9 aged 65 years. Here also lieth interr’d the body of William Wing abovenamed. He dyed April the 26, 1709 aged (?5/9) years. To whose memory John Fowle now of Dymchurch Gent. (Son in law and executor of ye said Judith Fowle caused this to be erected, Ano. 1710. Eliz; Fowle widow of John Fowle of Dymchurch who died Dec …. 17(?5) – aged ?50 years. (South side) Beneath this Tomb are deposited the Remains of William Wing Fowle (Clerk) son of the above named Elizabeth Fowle, widow. He d. 21 Feb.1809 aet. 70,
leaving only five children William, Elizabeth Wing, Sarah, Henry and Mary. Herein lieth his first wife Sarah who with her Twins were buried together 3 July 1758. (North side). Herein are also the remains of Sarah relict of the Revd. Wm. Wing Fowle, d. 2 May 1822 aged 82. (West end). Sarah WALKER d. 14 March 1858 in 87th year.
11. Mr. Nicholas ROLFE many years one of the Jurats of this Town d. 14 Nov. 1841 aged 82. Left surviving Ann his wife 4 sons and 1 dau:- Charles, James, George, Elizabeth and Henry William. Ann his relict d. 14 Sept. 1843 aged 71.
12. James ROLFE of Lydd d. 4 March 1882 aged 78. Charles FINN nephew of James Rolfe 30 July 1882 aged 42.
13. Mrs. Thomasin FIELDPOTT d. 30 Jan. 1763 aged 78. Mrs. Eleanor HUNT d. 29 Nov. 1764, aged 103 years, mother of aforesaid Thomsine Fieldpott.
14. Thomasin MORRISON relict of George Morrison d. 27. Dec 1796 aged 69.
15. Mr. George MORRISON d. Dec. 1, 1784 aged 63. Left issue by Thomasin his wife one son and 4 daughters.
16. Lieut. Thomas EDGAR of the Royal Navy d. 17 Oct. 1801 aged 56. He came into the Navy at 10 years of age was in that memorable engagement with Admiral Hawk and sail’d around the world in company with the unfortunate Captain Cook of the Resolution in his last voyage when he was killed by the Indians at the Island of Owhie in the South Seas the 14 Feb. 1778.
Tom Edgar at last has sailed out of the world / His shroud is put on and his topsails are furl’d; / He lies snug in death’s boat without any concern / And is moor’d for a full due ahead and astern. / Or’r the compass of Life he has merrily run, / His voyage is completed his reckoning is done.
17. William BONNY d. 10 Aug. 1860 aged 2 years. Arthur Bonny d. 3 April 1867 aged 6 months.
18. Jane BONNY d. 18 March 1860 aged 3y 5m. Nellie Bonny d. 20 Jan. 1871 aged 10y 9m.
19. Henry son of George and Jane MASTERS d. 19 March 1821 aged 3 months.
20. George son of George and Jane MASTERS d. 23 Feb. 1858 aged 31.
21. George MASTERS d. 30 Dec. 1876 aged 81. Jane his wife 25 Jan. 1878 aged 80.
22. John GUNDRY, Commission boatman No. 2 Battery Station d. 5 April 1870 aged 30 leaving a wife and 2 children. Also Thomas James BILLITT, Captain of the Screw-steamer "Losborough" who was lost with all hands 22 Jan. 1868 aged 25. Also Capt. Alfred AUSTIN who was drowned at Sea 24 Oct. 1882 aged 35.
23. M. W…..IE… (gone) Ob ……. 18th, 1824 aet …….
24. Mary Ann HOOK d. 18 Nov. 1884 aged 39.
25. Erected by the Seamen of H.M. Ship "Severn" to the memory of their Shipmate George GIFFORD who was unfortunately drowned near the Light house, Dungeness, 9 Oct. 1822 aged 35.
26. Thomas GILDE d. June ye 29, 1731, aged 35. Also 3 children of ye said Thomas viz, Thomas d. Dec. ye 5 1730 aged 1y 8m. Hannah, Jan. 30. 1733 aged 10y. Joseph d. March ye 3, 1735 aged --.
27. Henry SMITH who marr’d ye widdow of Thomas GILDE d. 9 June 1740 aged 40.
28. (Broken). Infield M ….., daughter of John and ……. who d…. , aged 18 (?years).
29. Jeremiah MAXSTED d. 10 July 17(?3)9 aged 54. Left issue by Alice his wife 3 children, Ann, Mary and John. Alice his wife d. April ye 18, 175(?5) aged 38.
30. Elgar AMES d. 3 March 1863 aged 81. Philadelphia his wife d. 16 Dec. 1856 aged 73. Left surviving Ann, Basil, George, Elizabeth, Jane, Henry, Sarah, Thomas.
31. Thomas LONG aged 40 years, a native of the Isle of Wight, 2nd Mate of Schooner "Rebel" when on a passage from London to St. Michaels was unfortunately drowned in a gale in Rye Bay 4 Feb. 1843.
32. In memory of Henry HUDDART (Master), Alfred BARNES, Chas. CHISENT, Geo. ROSS, Jan ESQUARE, Chas. MARINER, Wm. MASON, Wm. LIVERPOOL, Chas. MASON, Jean FRANCOIS, Wm. DAVIS, and John DEANE of the Barque "Enchantress" of Whitehaven which was wrecked near Lydd Station on 26 Oct. 1855. The entire crew consisted of 13 one of whom (the first mate) was saved. This stone marks the last resting place of the Master and 7 of the crew.
33. Sarah, wife of John EVE d. 21 Aug. 1722 in 36th year.
34. Altar Tomb, Coat of Arms:- Two wings conjoined in lure, a chief ermine, Crest a head erased. Here lyeth ye body of Samuel PLUMMER Gent. who d. ye 30 May 1711 in ye 32 year of his age. To whose memory Mary his widow and relict hath caused this to be erected.
35. William LEE Gent. of Ivychurch, Kent, d. 24 July 1854 aged 90. Charlotte his wife 18 Nov. 1826 aged 55. William their son d. in January 1818 aged 25 and Elizabeth Ann d. 1819 aged 6 years.
36. John BASS d. 25 July 1885 aged 71.
37. William LEE Gent. d. 23 March 1780 aged 74. Mary his wife May 1786 aged 76.
38. Mr. Humy LEE, Jan ye 29, 1724 aged 55. Mrs. Elizabeth Lee wife of the said Hum: Lee d. Jan ye 27, 1740 aged 70. Also Thomas Lee of Midley d. 16 March 1817 aged …. Susannah wife of Thos Lee 3 Aug. 18… aged 71 years.
39. John LEE d. April ye 27, 1760 aged (?6)5 years. He left issue by Mary his wife one son and two daus viz: Humphrey, Ann and Elizabeth. Mary his wife d. 26 Aug. 1772 aged 73.
40. Humphrey LEE d. 9 Oct. 1790 aged 62. Left surviving Sarah his wife, 2 sons and 2 daus: Mary, William, Humphrey, Sarah. Sarah his wife d. 10 April 1818 aged 85.
41. Thomas WOOD d. 26 Jan. 1854 aged 71. Sarah his wife 8 March 1856 aged 75. Also two sons of above Thomas d. 9 Aug. 1831 aged 25 and George 23 April 1854 aged 28. Sarah d. 15 May 1857 aged 46, Amy 8 Dec. 1864 aged 34, Charlotte 11 June 1881 aged 67.
42. Small stone: M.G. Nov. 25, 1825.
43. Mary LEE dau: of John Lee and Mary his wife d. 9 Oct. 1726 aged 3 months.
44. Margret LEE dau: of John and Mary Lee, 15 Jan. 1725 aged 10 months.
45. Here lyeth ye Body of …………. (Daughter of …….) who dyed ?Jan. 28, 172- aged … d…..
45a. (Flat). Elizabeth dau: of William and ……… LEE d. Nov. 1805 aged 3y 7m.
46. Here lieth buried Thomas KNIGHT, his father and his grandfather. He died 22 Feb. 1690 aged 55.
47. Michael FLANAGAN, Corporal of the R. Munster Fus. who was accidentally killed at Lydd Camp 21 Sept. 1887. Erected by the Officers, N.C.O.’s and men of G. Company.
48. James SMITH d. 14 Nov. 1851 aged 66. Left surviving Sarah is wife. Also Sarah relict of above 15 Jan. 1871 aged 79.
49. Anne wife of Anthony COCKERELL d. 10 May 1716 aged 74.
50. Anthony COCKERELL d. Decm. the 16, 1716 aged 70.
51. Elizabeth dau: of Stephen and Elizabeth TERRY d. April ye 8, 1766 aged 10 days. Also Stephen their son, 10 Sept. 1770 aged 3 years. Elizabeth their second dau: 26 Sep. 1770 aged 1 year.
52. Anthony HICKMAN d. 5 May 1774 aged 62. Left surviving by Elizabeth his wife one only dau: Elizabeth. Near lieth Elizabeth his first wife.
53. Here lieth Interred the Body of Susan the wife of John COCK who d.t.l. July the 13, 1762 aged 63 years. She left surviving three sons and one dau: viz:- John, Thomas, Edward and Elizabeth. Here also lieth the Body of John Cock who d.t.l. Nov. the 15, 1775, aged 79 years. Arthur Pell Cock died May 5, 1834 aged 60. Ann his wife d. 13 Oct. 1833.
(Note. Thomas Cock and Margaret MUNDAY were married 30 April 1693. John son of Thomas and Margaret Cock was baptised 16 April 1696).
54. To the memory of Fanny COCK who d.t.l. 9 Sept. 1829 aged 18 years and 11 mos. This stone is erected by Lieut. G. HEWETT, Royal Navy, who deeply felt her loss.
55a. Sacred to the memory of Thomas COCK who d.t.l. Nov. 25, 1806 in the 7th year of his age. Also the Remains of Amy the wife of Thomas Cock who d.t.l. April 23, 1794 in the 65th year of her age. Left surviving one son and two daus. Also near this place are deposited the Remains of 2 sons and 2 daughters.
55. Ann wife of Richard STEVENS, 20 March 1809 aged 45. She left surviving one dau: Sarah.
56. Henry TERRY, son of Stephen and Elizabeth Terry of Lydd and late Lieut. in the East Kent Militia d. (?2) Jan. 180(?7) in the (?22) year of his age.
57. Martha WARD wife of Edward Ward, Esq. of Sandhurst and dau: of Stephen and Elizth Terry d. 17 March 1804 in 32nd year. Left surviving one dau: Elizabeth.
58. (Flat). Elizabeth dau: of Joseph and Elizabeth JARVIS d. 25 June 1867 aged 4y 8m.
59. William SMITH late of Rye Sussex d. 2 Feb. 1850 aged 54. Left surviving Mary his wife.
60. John SHEPPARD of this Parish d. Jan (?4), 177-, aged 46. He had by Elizabeth his wife 6 children viz. Sarah, Catharine, Edward, Francis, H…… and Elizabeth surviving.
(Note: John Sheppard buried 23 Jan. 1771).
61. Edward SHEPPARD who was ……… off Dungeness 16 Nov. 178…. (Note: Edward Sheppard buried 22 Nov. 1787). Remainder illegible.
62. Stephen TERRY, Grazier of this Town, d. 9 Feb. 1825 aged 81. Elizabeth wife of Stephen Terry d. 12 June 1812 aged 65. They left surviving 2 sons and 3 daus: Stephen, Thomas, Ann, Harriot and Elizabeth.
63. John Jenkin TERRY born at Lydd 27 Aug. 1806 d. at Wye 8 March 1886. Sarah-Walker wife of John Jenkin Terry, surgeon, Smarden Kent, d.2 Feb. 1836 aged 31. left issue 5 children, John-Jenkin, Sarah Walker, Edward Bachelor, Mary Curteis and Albert. Also Mary Ann his second wife d. at Wittersham 9 Oct. 1867 aged 63. Left issue one son Joseph Garside.
64. Mary Curteis dau: of John Jenkin TERRY and Mary Ann his 2nd wife d. at Wittersham Kent, 30 Nov. 1846 aged 5 years.
65. Susanna wife of William SMITH d. 3 Dec. 1793 aged 19 years.
66. Stephen TERRY d. 26 March 1850 aged 77. Dorothy his wife 7 Sept. 1884 aged 65. Left surviving 2 sons and one Dau: Louisa, Stephen and John-Jenkin.
67. Stephen SMITH d. 4 May 1801 aged 60. Mary his wife 9 May 1801 aged 5- years.
68. Sarah wife of Stephen SMITH d. 1 July 1813 aged 38. Ann her dau: d. in infancy. She left surviving one son and 3 daus. Eleanor her dau: d. 18 March 1814 aged 8 months.
69. Stephen SMITH d. 10 Nov. 1854 aged 86. Left surviving by Sarah his wife one son John. William Smith, brother of above, for 37 years Clerk of this Parish d. 2 June 1848 aged 78.
70. Mary dau: of Stephen and Sarah SMITH d. 1 Feb. 1823 aged (?10) years. Stephen son of William and (?Jane) Smith d. 22 August 1821 aged (?2) years.
71. Sarah dau: of Stephen and Sarah SMITH d. 1 March 1820 aged 17.
72. Stephen TERRY d. 3 June 1841 aged 15. Alfred Blake Terry d. at Madras 12 April 1844 aged 16.
73. Stephen TERRY d. 31 Dec. 1871 aged 68. Sarah Arney his wife 18 March 1871 aged 71. Left surviving Robert Jenkin, Mary Jane, Edward Walker, Louisa Sarah, Frederick and Ellen Maria.
73a. William TAYLOR d. 12 April 1797 aged 37. Left issue by Jane his wife one son and 3 daus. Jane Taylor his wife d. 21 Sept. 1842 aged 78. Mary Bainsden her dau: d. 3 Feb. 1806. Near this stone lie his Brothers John aged 39 and Thomas aged 37.
74. (Opposite North door). Frederick TERRY d. 14 Jan. 1883 aged 44. Elizabeth his wife 8 May 1916 aged 75.
75. Illegible – apparently late 18th or early 19th century and possibly to a Strowd.
76. Mr. John STROWD d. Aug. ye 15, 177- aged 6(?8), and left no issue. (Note: John Stowd buried 19 Aug. 1773).
77. John BARTHOLOMEW, d. 1(?9) Feb, 18(?4)0 aged 28.
78. Alfred PIKE d. 16 March 1839 aged 21.
79. (Flat). In memory of James Fagg OYLLER aged 24 and Thomas Henry OYLLER aged 15 years who were unfortunately drowned in the East Bay, Dungeness, 11 July 1862.
80. John STROWD d. 12 Oct. 1730 aged 60.
81. Amey wife of John STROWD d. 26 Sept. 1721 aged 48.
82. (Near North West Gate). Anne dau: of James BANNEWELL by Anne his wife d. 10 June 1734 aged 9y 2m. Elizabeth dau: of James Bannewell by Anne his wife d. 15 June 1734 aged 5y 10m.
In small plot between N.W. Gate and Tower.
83. Sarah ye wife of Tho broock. She died May 15,, 1713 aged 48 years. (Note: Sarah wife of Thomas Brook buried 18 May 1713).
SECTION B
Slip by North side of Church
84. (By N. door). John ROBERTS Esq. late of the 10th Regt Light Dragoons and Barrack Master at Dungeness, d. 5 April 1816 aged 59 …….. 7 sons and (?4) daughters ….. from his youth – (apparently referring to his long service in the Army).
85. (Flat). Hester COBB ob. 8 April A.D. 1800 aet. 93. Amey Cobb ob. April 12 A.D. 1822 aet. 80. Thomas Cobb ob. 26 Aug. A.D. 1794 aet 92. Robert Cobb ob. 21 May A.D. 1807 aet 61.
86. (Flat). John MASTERS ob. 16 Aug. 1846 aet 91. Elizabeth Masters ob. 18 April 1817 aet. 62. Sarah Masters d. 4 Nov. 1866 aged 73.
87. Here lieth the Body of …..athy wife of Alexander ….ie. She died Jan ye 4, 1766 aged (?5)6 years. Also here lieth Mary her daughter who died May ye 20, 1771 aged 31 years. (Note: Dorothy wife of Alexander RAWLEY, laborer, buried 11 Jan. 1766).
88. Thomas SARGENT, Surgeon, d. 26 April 1823 aged 60. Elizabeth his wife 10 Dec 1826 aged 61.
89. William SARGENT d. 15 Oct. 1799 aged 15 mos. Robert Sargent 2 June 1800 aged 19 years. Mary Sargent 9 May 1802 aged 13 years. Susan HARRISON d. 26 Dec. 1838 aged 79. William Harrison her husband 9 March 1840 aged 66. He left surviving Susan and Elizabeth. Elizabeth d. 28 June 1846 aged (?22).
90. Isaac Sharp SAUNDERS d. 22 Jan. 1876 aged 72. Betsy his wife 4 Jan. 1881 aged 72.
91. Thomas GILBERT d. 8 Dec. 1809 aged 87 leaving issue 1 son and 2 daughters.
92. Thomas GILBERT son of Thomas Gilbert d. 25 Dec. 177(?9) aged 27.
93. Elizabeth wife of Thomas GILBERT d. May ye 5, 1758 aged 42. She left surviving 2 sons and 2 daughters.
94. Sarah Strowd GILBERT born 31 Jan. 1779 d. 22 March 1861. Erected by her children James, Sarah, John, Catherine, Samuel, Stephen and Thomas. (Note: She was a dau: of Capt. Samuel FINN and wife of James Gilbert).
95. James GILBERT born 15 July 1776 died 22 Oct. 1857 much beloved by a large circle of Relatives and Friends.
96. (Flat, next Chancel wall). Sarah …… (several lines) …… Sophia ….. (Note: probably a Gilbert).
97. Henry HEDGCOCK d. 27 Feb. 1792 aged 34. Erected as a smal tribute for his faithful service by Lieut. Col. Thomas and Mrs. MURRAY.
98. William BEDWELL d. 30 Dec. 1886 aged 61. Charlotte his wife 17 April 1909 aged 82.
99. John HARVELL, Deputed Officer of His Majesties Revenue Cruiser "Rose" (Mr. Warne JOHNSON Commander) late of the Port of Southampton who was unfortunately drowned by the upsetting of a Galley belonging to the said Cruiser at Dungeness on 27 March 1819 aged 33.
SECTION C
The Eastern Plot
100. (By North East Gate). William WOOD of H.M. Ship "Culloden" d. 14 Sept. 1809 aged 32. Sarah his wife 25 July 1852 aged 74. Leaving surviving one dau: and one son – Esther and Richard.
101. Frances Sarah dau: of Richard and Ann WOOD d. 7 April 1860 aged 8 years.
102. Richard WOOD d. 25 Jan. 1870 aged 66. Left surviving Ann his wife 3 sons and 1 dau:- William, George-Crismas, Richard John and Mary Ann. Ann relict of Richard Wood 3 Oct. 1870 aged 63.
103. William GOSBEE d. 29 May 1807 aged 57. Mary his wife 31 Aug. 1802 aged 42. Left surviving 3 sons and 5 daus: William Robert, Richard, Jane, Sarah, Mary Ann, Eliza and Ann. Sarah d. 4 Jan. 1813 aged 24.
104. John GODDEN d.2 July 1861 aged 68. Mary his wife 1 April 1872 aged 73. Ann d. 20 Aug. 1842 aged 18. Frederick 25 Oct. 1858 aged 20. Children of above.
105. Two sons of William and Elizabeth GARDNER of this Parish. Edward d. 8 Nov. 1847 aged 4y 8m; William d. 10 Nov. 1857 aged 1y 2m.
106. Two sons of William and Elizabeth GARDNER of this Parish, George d. 26 April 1861 aged 11y 6m; Eliab 21 Feb. 1865 aged 4y 3m.
107. (Tomb in rails). Top:- Mary Ann dau: of William and Ann GREEN of this Parish and wife of Albert COCK of Court Lodge, Appledore, d. 1 March 1863 aged 41. Also George Edgar Alfred second son of Alfred and Jane Green d. 3 July 1877 aged 22. Alfred Morris, eldest son died 11 Dec. 1878, aged 23. Agnes wife of Rev. W.S. GILL born 17 Mar. 1858 d. 15 Oct. 1885. (Round sides). Ann Green d. 22 Nov. 1848 aged 53. Robert Green 8 Aug. 1881 aged 51. William Green 29 May 1849 aged 55. Alfred Green 18 Oct. 1892 aged 67.
108. Elizabeth wife of William GARDNER of this Parish d. 16 May 1885 aged 63. Left surviving 3 children: Charlotte, Catherine and Harriott. William Gardner d. 18 June 1892 aged 75y 6m.
109. (Tomb in rails). Mary FINN d. 6 Aug. 1845 aged 82. Francis Finn d. 23 Aug. 1847 aged 85.
110. John USHER and George HARRISON two brave Seamen of H.M.S. "Diligence" who fell in action off Cape Griznez Aug. 20, 1805 ………
111. Trttminea af Swenska Sjoman vnckomare wid. Angkorvetten "Dradd" Strandring den 3dre December 1866.
112. (By S.E. Gate). Lanes BRACKENBURY d. 22 Jan. 1862 aged 83. Elizabeth his first wife 20 July 1831 aged 57. Esther his 2nd wife 23 Oct. 1883 aged 83.
113. William GREENSTREET d. 7 July 1879 aged 75.
114. Mary Tucker SOUTHERDEN born 3 March 1837 d. at Broomhill 18 March 1874 aged 37.
115. John SOUTHERDEN d. at Broomhill 17 June 1868 aged 52. Leaving Surviving Eliza his wife 4 sons and 7 daughters.
116. Eliza SOUTHERDEN d. at Broomhill 20 Jan. 1877 aged 66.
117. John GREENSTREET d. 6 July 1856 aged 74. Mary his wife 15 June 1830 aged 47. Leaving surviving 5 children: William, Eliza, Thomas, Mary-Ann and John-Stafford. Thomas d. 2 Oct. 1859 on board of the ship "Thomas Mitchell" at Whampoa aged 46. John Stafford d. 4 March 1875 aged 49 and was buried at Ramsgate.
118. (Flat in rails by S.E. path). Nicholas GREEN d. 23 Feb. 1845 aged 85. Mary Green d. 9 Aug. 1846 aged 79.
119. John WOOD d. 7 Oct. 1885 aged 62.
120. Elizabeth wife of John WOOD d. 24 Dec. 1880 aged 58.
121. Barbara dau: of John and Elizabeth WOOD d. 19 April 1855 aged 18 months. Mary d. 20 April 1855 aged 9 years. Florence d. 22 Aug. 1860 aged 13 months.
122. William LORDING d. 5 Jan. 1784 aged 58. Issue by Sarah his wife 2 sons:- John-Summers and Thomas.
123. Elizabeth wife of James LORDING d. 1 Feb. 176(?7) aged (?3)6. She left surviving one son and (?2) daughters. ?James, Mary and Elizabeth (indistinct).
124. James LORDING d. 12 Aug. 1782 aged 47. Left issue by Elizabeth his first wife three children: Mary, James and Elizabeth. Also he left surviving Elizabeth his 2nd wife and 3 children, John, Ann and Jane.
125. Mary, dau: of Tho: and Mary LORDING d. March ye 24, 1716, aged 23.
126. Mary wife of Thomas LORDING d. 25 Dec. 1719 aged 54.
127. Thomas LORDING d. Nov. ye 13, 1709, aged 45.
128. John Ditton BLATCHER d. 13 April 1869 aged 68. Left Mary his wife who d. 3 Feb. 1883 aged 77.
129. John LORDING d. (?7) June 1771 aged 76. Left surviving Catharine his wife with whom he lived 50 years 8 months. Also 3 sons (Thomas, William and James). Also Ann their dau: the wife of William CRITTENDEN. She d. 26 June 1769 aged 41 years.
130. Thomas LORDING d. 6 March 1765 aged 67.
131. Here lieth Mary wife of Thomas LORDING and 3 of their children viz: Mary, John and Thomas. She d. 22 Feb. 1720 aged 37.
132. Sarah Lyndsay wife of Major William Hamilton GIBBONS, Barrack Master of Dungeness d. 1 Dec. 1800 aged 33. Their infant William Hamilton who reposes in the arms of his Mother was born the 27th and Died the 30 Nov. The above Wm. Hamilton Gibbons d. 24 Oct. 1801 aged 47.
133. John Frederic SMITHERS (Blacksmith of this Town) d. 3 Jan. 1858 aged 80. Catherine his wife d. 29 March 1869 aged 82.
134. Edward son of John Frederic and Catherine SMITHERS d. 18 Sep. 1854 aged 22. Also Thomas Bishop, Hannah and Amy who d. in infancy, and Mary who d. 7 Jan. 1858 in 39 year and was buried in New Romney churchyard.
135. George FINN, eldest son of John and Mary Finn d. 5 March, 1852 aged 71.
136. Francis John son of Frederick and Sarah Austin FINN born 23 May d. 21 Jun. 1862.
137. Sarah dau: of John and Mary FINN obiit June 3, 1823 aged 45.
138. Mary wife of John GRIST of Brookland d. 17 July 1858 aged 37.
139. Edward BURKETT born 21 Aug. 1802 d. 28 July 1887. Lavinia wife of above d. at Brookland 16 March 1890 aged 84.
140. Thomas BURKETT d. 18 Feb. 1837 aged 80. Elizabeth his wife d. 10 Oct. 1838 aged 77, by whom he left the following issue: Mary Frances, Thomas, John, William, George, Edward and Joseph. One son and one dau. d. in infancy.
141. Andrew TINNOCK born at Holmstone, Ayrshire 1807 d. at Lydd 30 Jan. 1881. For 50 years a faithful servant and friend to the DENNE family of this place by whom this stone is erected. Also to Martha his wife born at Chessington 1797 d. at Lydd 24 March 1876.
142. George ADAMS d. 20 May 1823 aged 74. Left surviving 2 sons. Mary his wife d. 8 April 1786 aged 32. John their son d. 24 Oct. 1848 aged 34 and was buried in St. Paul’s Churchyard, Covent Garden, London.
143. Edward ADAMS, many years of Dungeness Lighthouse d. 16 March 1833 aged 57. Left issue 4 sons and 2 daus. Elizabeth his wife d. 15 March 1856 aged 74.
144. Elizabeth relict of John FINN d. 27 March. 1868 aged 84.
145. John FINN late of this Parish d. 9 June 1813 aged 30 leaving issue by Elizabeth his wife, Mary and George.
146. Mary FINN dau: of John and Elizabeth Finn d. 19 Nov. 1801 in her 14 year.
147. John FINN d. 22 May 1798 aged 39. Mary his first wife d. 25 May 1783 aged 24. Elizabeth his second wife d. 25 Dec. 1793 aged 41. Left surviving Ann his 3rd wife and 6 children: - Sarah, George, John, Mary, Samuel and Anniss. Ann his 3rd wife d. 17 Feb. 1865 aged 94.
148. Samuel FINN son of Samuel and Sarah Finn d. 5 Sept. 1790 in (?19th) year.
149. Francis FINN son of Samuel and Sarah Finn d. 24 Feb. 17(?84) aged (?2) years.
150. Ann COOK d. 31 July 1814 aged 63. Also her late husbands William BARNETT and William COOK. Left issue 3 children: William, Samuel and Mary.
151. Western End and part of base of a large Altar Tomb. The following lettering only remains …../ ….. John / THORNTON …../ who cavs… / and ….. Town / and ….eere of / his age ….. 1631.
(Note: John Thornton jurate buried 29 June, 1631. On the last page of the first Register Book is "Lydd 1632. These + bookes following were given by John Thornton jurate of Lydd deceased viz Willett vppon Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Daniel, Romans. Willets synopsis Papism. Rogers 7 treatises. Willcock uppon Psalmes and proverbs. Thos. Greenfield minister Edwd. Marten Ch: Warden").
152. A large Altar Tomb. On West end:- Here lieth the body of Mary THORNTON the wife of John Thornton Gent. and davghter of Richard (?Sharpe) and ….. dyed in …. ye …. of her age. Jvme …. Anno Dom 1629 …. John.
(Note: Marie wife of John Thornton, Bayliffe buried 29 June 1629).
153. A large Altar Tomb. On West end:- John MARKETMAN deceased the 2 day of march Anno dom 1615.
Chvrch Poore and widdowe had of / Thys man’s store and preached to God / Send vs many more. Reader nor wr / onge no envye this mans fame / Bvt for they Lord and God doe / Thov the same. Beati Benefici. / (Note: John Marketman Churchwarden buried March 1615/6.
On the first page of the Register book is this note. "Memorandum – that the Church of Lydd was adorned and beautified as it is with paintings and writings at the proper cost and charges of John Marketman Oct. 1611 he being then Churchwarden". Thos. Greenfield, Minister).
154. Altar Tomb probably a little later than the two last but the top and brick supports only remain. End and side slabs are lost.
155. John LEEDS d. 25 March 1799 aged 68. Elizabeth his first wife 24 Jan. 1770 aged 39. Mary his 2nd wife 11 Nov. 1781 aged 32. William son of above 25 March 1856 aged 82.
156. Horace John FINN son of Thomas and Felicia Finn d. 21 July 1863 aged 2 years 6 mos.
157. David FINN d. 12 Aug. 1827 aged 62. Alice relict of above 22 March 1840 aged 74. Mary who d. an infant dau: of above. Leaving surviving 3 sons and 2 daus: Thomas, David, Francis, Susanna and Mary Ann. David son of above d. 13 July 1851 aged 46. Thomas son of above d. 20 May 1858 aged 56.
158. Mary wife of Thomas FINN d. 15 Feb. 1797 aged 71.
159. Thomas FINN d. 23 Dec. 1772 aged 46. Had issue by Mary his wife nine children: Ann, Elizabeth, Thomas, Samuel, John, Frances, David, Mary and Elizabeth. Elizabeth d. 10 April 1759 aged 6 years. Thomas d. 14 Dec. 1771 aged 17 years and is buried here, the rest survive.
He in a scene of busy bustling cares / Was snatched away and left his friends in tears.
160. Thomas FINN d. 4 Jan. 1834 aged 57. Leaving surviving Ann-Sophia his wife, 2 sons and 4 daughters: Samuel, Sarah, Ann, Thomas, Rosamond and Mary. Ann-Sophia wife of above d. 2 Sept. 1848 aged 70.
161. Two large stones in railed enclosure:-
(a) Samuel FINN d. 18 Sept. 1837 aged 80. / Sarah Finn d. 30 April 1840 aged 83.
(b) John Finn d. 17 June 1861, aged 79. / Mary Finn 31 Jan. 1858 aged 72.
(a) Capt. Samuel FINN of Dengemarsh and later of Westbroke in this parish held H.M. Commission as Barrack Master of Dungeness from 1799 succeeding Major W. Hamilton Gibbons (152) and was Captain of the Lydd Volunteer Infantry from 1794. he was the eldest surviving son of Thomas Finn of Dengemarsh (159).
162. The top of the large altar tomb stone immediately under the East window of the chancel: Thomas ….. / He died in No…. / Anno 1 (?6) ….
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Slip by South Aisle
163. A cross. In memory of Thomas FINN of Westbroke in this Parish who was born May 12, 1813 and rested from his labours October 17, 1881.
164. Elizabeth wife of Stephen KETCHLEY d. 19 Dec. 1788 aged 23. Her husband d. 16 July 1816 aged 69.
165. William TEMPLE d. 10 Jan. 1757 aged 59. He was five times Bayliff of this Corporation. he left surviving Ann his widow and by her two daus. Mary and Martha.
166. Here lieth interr’d the Body of Godfrey NOBLE son of Richard and Ann Noble d. 12 April 1766 aged 50. Also Ann second wife of Freebody DRAY dau: of the above Richard and Ann Noble who d. 1(?4) July 1778 aged 67. (Note: Godfrey Noble, grazier, buried 18 April 1766).
167. Richard NOBLE d. 19 April 1729 aged 40. Left issue by Ann his wife 5 children of whome one son and 3 daus. survive. Ann wife of Richard Noble d. Feb. ye 24, 1756 aged 65. Left surviving one son and 2 daughters.
168. James NASH d. 14 Nov. 1887 aged 28.
169. Thomas TERRY d. 16 July 1797 aged 43. Had issue by Elizabeth his wife eleven children, 3 lie buried here, one son and 7 daus. survive. Elizabeth his wife d. 2 march 1831 aged 7(1 or 4). Also S……..n and Mary lie buried here.
170. Here lieth Buried ye Body of Thos. GODFREY who was Juratt of this Corporation and Bayliffe. He died ye 16 of August 1691 in ye 69 year of his age. Here also lieth ye Body of Sibell his wife who had issue by her viz: 6 sons and 6 daughters. She died ye 7 of April 1669. Here lieth buried ye Body of Augn. Godfrey son of ye said Thos. Godfrey who was juratt of this Corporation. He died Deb. ye 28 …. in ye 53 year of his ….. who had issue by his wife viz: 4 sons and 3 daughters. Here also lieth Augn. Godfrey grafather of ye said Augn Godfrey. He died Deb. ye 15, 1649.
(Note: Burials 1649 – 1652 are unrecorded in the Registers. Augustine son of Thomas and Sybill Godfrey was bapt. 10 Jan. 166?. He was churchwarden in 1700 and was buried 1 Jan. 171? "Augustine Godfrey jurat". He married Ann Pantrey on 13 Feb. 1689/90. His son Augustine was baptised 29 April 1695 and was buried 27 Aug. 1725 aged 31. "Mr. Augustin Godfrey comoner of the Town" but there is no memorial to him).
171. Margaret daughter of Augustine GODREY d. 26 August 1717 aged 21. (Margaret dau: of Augustine and Ann Godfrey baptised 26 July 1696.
172. Agustine (sic) GODFREY d. Jan. ye 12, 1766 aged 41. Had issue by Elizabeth his wife 2 sons and 2 daus. One lies buried here and three survive viz: Elizabeth (B. 1756) Ann (b. 1758) and Thomas (b. 1761) survive. Also Elizabeth his wife d. March 3, 1774 aged 48. (Note: Augustine son of Augustine and Elizabeth Godfrey bapt. 24. Jan. 1724/5. Augustine Godfrey, farmer buried 18 Jan. 1766. Augustine Godfrey and Elizabeth YOUNG married 10 Oct. 1755. Elizabeth dau: of David and Ann Young bapt. 2 April 1731).
173. Richard LEPPER d. 10 Oct. 1818 aged 68. Left surviving his wife Ann and 5 children, two sons and 3 daus. viz: Richard, Elizabeth, Godfrey, Mary and Catherine. (Note: Richard son of Arthur and Mary Lepper bapt. 6 Nov. 1749. Arthur Lepper is styled "carpenter").
174. Augustine GODFREY d. 6 May 1864 aged 56. Hannah his wife d. 2 Oct. 1840 aged 27. (Note: Augustine son of Thos. and Elizabeth Godfrey bap. 27 Sep. 1807).
175. John GODFREY late of Lid June ye 12, 1760 aged 67. Mary his wife d. 2 June 1768 aged 62. (Note: John son of John and Anne Godfrey bap. 11 Jan. 1692/3. This latter John seems to have been the son of Thomas and Sybell Godfrey (No. 170) and to have been bap. 4 June 1663.
176. Mary wife of Arthur LEPPER d. 11 Jan. 1789 aged (?6-). Arthur Lepper d. 14 April 1795 aged (?73 or 5). (Note: Arthur Lepper and Mary Godfrey married 2 April 1749).
177. Frances GODFREY d. 5 Sep. 1859 aged 70. Also David Godfrey a descendant of the late Sir Edmondsbury Godfrey who lived in the reign of Charles II a family that flourished many years in the County of Kent. Died 21 June 1876 aged 74 years leaving two sons and one daughter. (Note: David son of Thomas and Elizabeth Godfrey bapt. 27 May 1792. This Thomas Godfrey was the son of Augustine (No. 172). David Godfrey’s two sons mentioned above were Thomas bap. 16 Jan. 1822 and George Gilbert bap. 9 Sept. 1829. Frances his wife was a dau: of John and Katherine GILBERT and was bap. 14 March 1789. His claim to be descended from the ancient family of Godfrey of Lydd can be substantiated but not through the unfortunate Knight named).
178. Henry LEPPER d. 17 Dec. 1883 in his 95th year. Erected by the Corporation of Lydd as a mark of esteem for his faithful services as Town Sergeant for 65 years.
179. Ann wife of Richard LEPPER d. 31 Oct. 1828 aged 53. Had issue 13 sons and 4 daus. 5 sons and 3 daus. died in infancy and was (sic) interred the north side of this stone. Left surviving 8 sons and one daughter. Richard Lepper d. 30 Sep. 1832 aged 58.
180. Charlotte wife of Henry LEPPER and dau: of Thomas and Sarah BASS d. 11 Oct. 1819 aged 21. Left surviving an infant dau: Charlotte Lepper who d. at Aylesbury Bucks 9 March 1841 aged 21.
181. Mary relict of Capt. Gilbert ROBINSON and daur. of the late Reverend John GOODWIN M.A. d. 9 Jan 1857 in 89th year. Elizabeth Robinson d. 16 April 1825 aged 14 years. Elizabeth Robinson d. 16 April 1825 aged 14 years. Henshaw Russell son of John Robinson Esq., and Elizabeth his wife d. 7 June 1842 aged 11. Elizabeth wife of John Robinson Esq., Captain K.W.L.I.M. and daur. of Michael Russell Esq. d. 29 Jan. 1861 aged 55.
182. Frances Elizabeth 2nd dau: of Capt. John ROBINSON and Elizabeth his wife d. 3 Aug. 1853 aged 20. Also aforesaid John Robinson d. 16 March 1896 and is buried in Weybridge churchyard.
183. Rebecca R. BARTLETT d. 11 May, 1878 aged 79.
184. Cecilia 4th dau: of the late M.H. COBB of Ivychurch Esq., d. 27 Nov. 1844 aged 24. Erected by her brother Thomas and her friends Mr. & Mrs. ROBINSON.
185. Henry W. 3rd son of the late Robert COBB, Esq., of this place who d. at Ivychurch 30 Jan. 1828 aged 57, leaving a widow and 9 children. Also in memory of 5 of his children viz: Elizth, John, Thomas and two infants.
186. In memory of William NORMAN passenger in the "Northfleet" drowned (23) January 1873 aged 21 years, also five others unknown.
187. Elisha TERRY d. 22 Nov. 1779 aged (?82) years. Mary his wife 23 June 1778 aged 70. (Note: Elisha Terry of Lydd and Mary Terry of Dymchurch married at St. Mary in the Marsh 25 April, 1732).
188. Adam TERRY d. 3 Feb. 1766 aged 53. "All men have foibles". (Note: Adam son of Henry and Elizabeth Terrie bapt: June 1713. Adam Terry, barber, buried 24 Jan. 1766. It will be noted that this latter date is at variance with the date of death given on the stone).
189. Henry TERRY d. 22 Oct. 1780 aged 53. Left Issue by Lydia his wife, ?Martha, Henry, Mary and Stephen (indistinct).
190. (By the Tower). A low tomb to the wife of Thos. NOWERS Esq., inscription illegible.
191. Elizabeth wife of Edward Alfred NOWERS d. 2 Aug. 1856 aged 29.
192. Edward Alfred NOWERS b. 1821 d. 1879.,
193. Louisa wife of Philip Julien BURGUIERS of St. Leonards on Sea and dau: of the late Thomas NOWERS of Marston Moretain, Beds. b. 23 Jan. 1813 d. 7 July 1882. Also said Philippe Julien Burguiers b. 19 May 1816 d. 13 Nov. 1897, buried at Ore, Sussex.
194. Edward GREENLAND who fell from the rigging of H.M.S. "Barosa" off Yokohama and was drowned 28 Feb. 1870 aged 17. Erected by Lieut. C.E. Drake of H.M.S. "Barosa" as a mark of esteem and regret felt by himself and the Crew.
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Centre Plot, South Churchyard (commencing at Easter end)
195. Richard TART b. 22 Jan. 1795 d. 22 Nov. 1859. Margaret Banks Tart his wife b. 12 March 1796 d. 21 Sept. 1859.
196. William BATES d. 13 April 1832 aged 79. Mary his wife d. 6 Oct. 1845 aged 82. Left surviving 2 children Hannah and William.
197. James BRETT d. (?2)6 Nov. 1815 aged (?31). Had issue by Jemima his wife one son who d. march 180(?9) aged (?3) years.
198. Rhoda BRETT d. 16 May 1864 aged 13.
199. Spicer MARSHALL of this Parish d. 2 Jan. 1828 aged 78. (?Mary) wife of Spicer Marshall d. 2 Dec. 1827 aged 83. Left surviving two daughters Mary and Elizabeth.
200. Thomas HARMER d. 17 April 1826 aged 78. Elizabeth wife of above d. 5 June 1821 aged 65, leaving issue 5 sons and 3 daus. Also Elizabeth TIMSON their dau: d. at Dover 4 May 1825 aged 42. Also Mary Harmer d. at Deptford 17 June 1831 aged 47.
201. Fanny the second beloved wife of George JELL d. 11 April 1872 aged 36.
202. Harriette the beloved wife of George JELL d. 11 Sept. 1861 aged 48. Left surviving one son and one dau: Jenette-Ellen and Harman George Howland Collins.
203. George Jell d. 19th July 1876 aged 62.
204. Albert Collins JELL son of George and Harriette Jell d. 22 Aug. 1840 aged 20 months.
205. Thomas TERRY d. 24 Nov. 1882 aged 45. Also three children of above: Georgiana 3 March 1871 aged 3; Thomas, 6 March, 1871 aged 1 year; Letitia 11 March 1871 aged 5 years.
206. John TERRY d. 9 May 1887 aged 87. Also Ann Fagg his wife 21 Dec. 1870 aged 71. Also four sons and 3 daus. of above: William d. 29 June 1828 aged 2; Ann 23 Feb. 1832 aged 18 months; Sarah 24 May 1840 aged 7; Edward 15 Oct. 1853 aged 32; Eliza 3 April 1878 aged 49; Thomas 34 Nov. 1882 aged 45; John 26 March 1885 aged 52. Left surviving Louisa and George.
207. (Obelisk). In memory of the children of George and Lydia Hewett TERRY; Lydia born 26 Sep. 1873 d. 6 April 1876; Emily Louisa born 6 Nov. 1876 d. 19 Oct. 1878; George Edward b. 26 April 1865 d. 20 Nov. 1870; Annie b. 21 Sep. 1871 d. 18 May 1872.
208. John TERRY d. 4 April 1857 aged 81. Susanna his wife 4 Feb. 1853 aged 72. Also sons and daus. of above: Cecilia Ann d. 4 April 1824 aged 3; George 26 Dec. 1826 aged 11 weeks; Richard 28 Jan. 1831 aged 21; Eliza 26 Jan. 1834 aged 21. Left surviving 5 sons and 2 daus. John, William, Emma, James, Matthew, Thomas and Charlotte.
209. Sarah wife of Henry Wallace JELL d. 26 Nov. 1870 aged 47. Agnes Elizabeth youngest dau: of above 20 Nov. 1875 aged 18.
210. Emily HALLAWAY d. 12 April 1856 aged 23.
211. (Sundial). R.A./S.T./C.W./1822. Hamlin, London. (Note: Richard Allen and Stephen Terry).
212. Mary Sargent wife of James BUSS d. 9 Jan. 1851 aged 51. Sarah and Elizabeth daus. of above d. in infancy. Mary Ann Southwell youngest dau: of above d. 9 June 1862 in the Town of Freedem (?) U.S. America aged 29.
213. Thomas Sargent BUSS of Hamstreet formerly of the Apothecaries’ Hall, London. He was also a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, d. at Willesborough in this County 15 May 1877 in 56th year.
214. John SAMSON d. 12 Dec. 1840 aged 60. Left surviving Anne his wife 4 sons and 4 daus: John, Stephen, Anne, William, Mary, Thomas, Juliana and Francis.
215. Elizabeth wife of Stephen BURGESS d. 8 march 1861 aged 72. Stephen son of above 7 Nov. 1849 aged 36 and was interred at Melbourne. Eliza dau: of above d. 18 Aug. 1859 aged 33, interred at Ivychurch. Henry son of above d. 18 Oct. 1859 aged 42 and was interred at Brenchley.
216. Stephen BURGESS of Brookland d. 28 Oct. 1844 aged 59. Left surviving Elizabeth his wife 2 sons and one dau: Stephen, Henry and Eliza.
217. James WALMSLEY d. 26 Sept. 1815 aged 34. Left by Sarah his wife one dau: Ann. (Note: from the device on top of the stone he seems to have been a freemason).
218. Thomas JONES d. 11 M….., 1820 aged (?4)2 years. Erected by Sarah his wife.
219. John BUSS d. 16 Jan. 1775 aged (?46). Anne wife of John Buss d. (?10) Nov. 180(?2) aged 7(?5).
220. Margaret wife of Thomas BUSS d. 28 June 1805 aged 39. Katherine dau: of Tho: and Margt. Buss d. 22 Jan. 1818 aged 28. Betsy dau: of Katharine Buss d. 26 Oct. 1821 aged 11 years.
221. Thomas EDWARDS d. Oct. ye 1(?8) 1734 aged 38. Sarah his wife 31 March 1732 aged 35. Mary his wife d. 29 May 1733 aged 23. He left issue by Sarah his wife Thomas, Elizabeth and Ja……. (broken).
222. James GOBLE d. 6 May 1850 aged 75.
223. An enclosure with iron rails but no stone.
224. John son of John NEWBALL by Mary his wife he died ye 4 of Oct. 1711 aged 1 year and 4 months.
225. An old stone (18th cent.). Inscription perished.
226. Elizabeth wife of William CRITTENDEN d. 28 Nov. 1766 aged 44. (The other half is blank).
227. Here lieth the Body of Anne BIRCH. She died ye 5 of March 1720 aged 70. (Note: The widow Birch buried 7 March 1720).
228. A small double headed stone (18th cent.). Inscription perished.
229. John MORTLEY d. 5 Oct. 1827 aged 49. Also a dau: who d. 17 Feb. 1805. Left issue by Mary his wife 7 sons: John, Ford, William, Henry, Thomas, Edward and David. Also Thomas son of above d. 6 Sept. 1828 aged 13.
230. Mary wife of John MORTLEY d. 11 Oct. 1850 aged 46.
231. Mercy wife of John OYLLER d. 9 Jan. 1822 aged 57. John Oyller d. 7 Aug. 1846 aged 79.
232. Thomas HAISELL d. 17 Dec. 1884 aged 70 years 10 months. Left surviving Ann his wife 2 sons and 4 daughters.
233. Richard JONES d. 25 Dec. 1838 aged 61. Mary his wife 26 March 1865, aged 85.
234. An old low altar Tomb probably early 18th century. The inscription was on the west end but the following only is now left …./…. D. OF. ?EMIES./….IVE WHO DIED / THE…./ (Query a Greenland).
235. James MUTLOW of Brighton d. 19 May 1847 aged 47. Left surviving Catherine his wife and his dau: Catherine Amelia.
236. Thomas Taylor LADSON d. 12 Feb. 1849 aged 75. Elizabeth his wife 22 Feb. 1848 aged 66.
237. Mary wife of Nicholas READ d. May ye 8, 1754 aged 56.
238. Tho: ye son of Tho. GREENLAND, Junor, by Mary his wife d. 20 Sept. 1720 aged 6 years.
239. Deborah ye daughter of Thomas GREENLAND, juner, by Mary his wife d. 23 Oct. 1717 aged 5 years.
240. Thomas GREENLAND d. 7 July 1713 aged 63 years. (See No. 322. A Mary, wife of Thomas Greenland was buried 13 Oct. 1732 but it is not stated whether of "junior" or "senior").
241. Richard JONES d. 7 (?Aug.) 1819 aged (?68). Mary wife of above d. 30 Jan. 1793 aged (?5)3. Left …. sons and ….daus. viz: ….., Richard, ….. abd S….., John and ?Mary. Mary d. …… 1806 aged 23. Elizabeth his wife d. 2 Jan. 1807 aged 69.
242. Edward JONES d. 12 Feb. 1851 aged 72. Richard Jones d. 25 Dec. 1838 aged 61.
243. (Altar Tomb in rails with vault). On top: Thomas DENNE Esq., of Lydd d. 19 April 1773 aged 75. Elizabeth his wife d. 20 Dec. 1770 aged 62. Likewise 3 of their children. Also David Denne Esq., son of Thomas Denne who d. 8 Feb. 1819 aged 65. Katharine dau: of David Denne and Katharine his wife d. 27 July 1816 aged 52. Katharine widow of David Denne Esq., d. 2 Sept. 1859 aged 92.
Above are the Denne arms – 3 leopards heads couped at the neck. On the North side of the Tomb: Louisa Katharine Denne d. 19 July 1865. East end: David Denne d. 3 Dec. 1861. South side: Alured Honywood Denne born 4 Oct. 1863 d. 21 Jan. 1865. West end: Louisa Anne Denne d. Sept. 26, 186-.
244. Elizabeth SELL d. 28 Feb. 1854 at the advanced age of 94 years. She left to survive her one son and 2 daughters.
245. Francis SISLEY late of this Parish deceased 28 July 1808 aged 60 and 9 children, 4 sons and 5 daughters who d. in infancy. Left surviving Anna his wife 3 sons and 1 daughter: Thomas, Francis, John and Elizabeth. Anna his wife d. 10 Nov. 1811 aged 63.
246. William BASS d. 24 July 1875 aged 81. Left surviving Harriett his 2nd wife. Ann his dau: wife of Robert THURSTON d. at Hamstreet 6 Feb. 1875 aged 49.
247. Sarah wife of William BASS d. 28 May 1857 aged 63. Ellen her dau: d. 23 June 1837 aged 6. Left surviving one son and three daus: Edward, Ann, Charlott and Maria.
248. Thomas BASS d. 2 May 1767 aged 40. Mary his wife d. 13 April 1802 aged 73. Left issue surviving Thomas and Ann.
249. Thomas BASS d. 25 Feb. 1844 aged 85. Left surviving one son and one dau: William and Sarah.
250. Catherine ALLEN b. 22 July 1824 d. 23 July 1881.
251. Richard ALLEN d. 16 Dec. 1845 aged 62. Left surviving Mary Ann his wife, one son, Charles and 4 daus. Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Catharine and Felicia. Also 2 daus. and one son who d. in 1851. Ann 23 Nov. aged 18, Louisa 25 Dec. aged 9, and Richard 31 Dec. aged 3 years.
252. Mary Ann ALLEN wife of Richard Allen d. 21 Dec. 1858 aged 69.
253. Catherine GREEN b. 15 Sept. 1798 d. 7 June 1861.
254. David GREEN d. 7 Dec. 1842 aged 46. Left surviving Catharine his wife, by whom he had the following issue: William-Nicholas, Ellen and Mary Ann.
255. William Nicholas GREEN, d. 11 Sept. 1855 aged 21.
256. Mary Ann wife of Richard RAMSDEN d. 27 Dec. 1877 aged 68. Left surviving 3 sons; one dau: Richard, Ann, James and Thomas.
257. (A Curb). Alured Honeywood DENNE b. 15 Oct. 1863 d. 21 Jan. 1864. Robert Alured Denne b. 15 Sept. 1838 d. 26 Nov. 1887. Emma Mary Dene b. 14 Oct. 1839 d. 20 Apr. 1904.
258. Mary wife of Nicholas DRINKER d. 4 June 1723 aged 36.
259. William WELLS d. 21 April 1810 aged 39. Mary his wife 30 Dec. 1840 aged 65. Mary their dau: 4 May 1805 aged one year. Left surviving 2 sons and one dau: Samuel, William and Hannah.
260. Ann wife of William ALLEN d. 17 Dec. 1835 aged 70. They left surviving 2 daus: Ann and Martha.
261. William ALLEN d. 11 March 1814 aged 57. Left issue by Ann his wife three daughters.
262. Elizabeth dau: of William and Ann ALLEN d. 11 April 1813 aged 20.
263. Ann ALLEN, relict of William Allen d. 19 Sept. 1811 aged 78. William Allen of Dengemarsh d. 28 July 1778 aged 54. Left issue by Ann his wife 4 sons and 4 daughters.
264. Ann wife of Richard ALLEN and dau: of John and Elizabeth POLHILL d. 26 May 1794 aged 33.
265. Richard ALLEN d. 22 April 1825 aged 63. Left surviving 2 sons: Richard and John. Mary his 2nd wife d. 10 March 1834 aged 74.
266. William GOLDSMITH d. 2(?1) January aged –0 years.
267. Thomas HAISELL d. 29 Jan. 1860 aged 58.
268. Mary Ann HAISELLl d. 11 Aug. 1826 aged 30. Erected as a Testimony of her faithful services of 11 years by Major General MURRAY.
SECTION G
In the Western Slip: beginning at Southern end.
269. William James TERRY d. 9 March 1864 aged 82. Hannah his wife 29 Jan. 1866 aged 81.
270. John HARDEN d. 20 Oct. 1769 aged 71.
271. Mary wife of John HARDEN d. May ye 7, 1763 aged 70.
272. John HARDEN ….. (rest perished). Footstone J.H. 1817. (Note: John Harding of Lydd buried 9 Sept. 1817 aged 60).
273. Stephen MILSTED of this Parish d. 9 April 1816 aged 29(?) leaving issue by Mary his wife one son and one dau: Stephen and Mary. Stephen d. 29 April 1819 aged 7. Mary his relict d. 22 Jan. 1850 aged 60.
274. Joseph MILSTED d. 25 Jan. 1822 aged 61.
275. Anne ye wife of William PURDWAX d. April ye 9, 1716 aged 60 years.
276. Thomas POPE d. 4 April 1860 aged 59. Left surviving a widow and two sons: Thomas and Henry.
277. John RAND d. 21 Aug. 1759 aged 37. Left issue 2 sons and 3 daut: John, Stephen, Elisabeth, Mary and Sarah.
278. Richard FOSTER, Bricklayer of this Town, d. 3 Ja. 1820 aged 55. Left issue by Elizabeth his wife one son and one dau: Richard and Sarah. Elizabeth his wife d. 12 June 1844 aged 78.
279. Susanna MASTERS d. 20 Feb. 1860 aged 35. Henry Masters d. 25 Oct. 1864 aged 36.
280. Fanny wife of Walter Jenner BAKER d. 26 March 1867 aged 32.
281. Samuel FINN d. 4 March 1873 aged 68. Elizabeth his wife 10 June 1887 aged 80.
282. George Finn d. 8 Jan. 1868 aged 61. Mary Finn his sister 25 March 1883 aged 79. Sarah Finn widow of George Finn d. 2 March. 1891 aged 83.
283. William SAMSON b. 7 May 1816 d. 8 July 1866. Caroline Samson b. 8 July 1813 d. 2 May 1900. Thomas GREEN b. 9 Aug. 1792 d. 16 Jan. 1864. William Samson b. 7 April 1853 d. 21 April 1902.
284. George HAISELL d. 12 Oct. 1885 aged 52. Left surviving his wife, 8 sons and 3 daughters.
285. John PRESCOTT d. 11 July 1874 aged 72. Ann Prescott d. 30 May 1882 aged 73.
286. Alfred WHITE d. 8 Dec. 1878 aged 68.
SECTION HNorth Western Slip.
287. William SMITHERS d. 16 Jan. 1885 aged 74.
288. (A flat iron slab). Elizabeth SMITHERS. Aged 52. 1864.
289. Alice wife of William SMITHERS, 21 May 1881 aged 54.
290. Catherine SAXBY of Lyndhurst Road, Peckham, Surrey, d. at Lydd 12 July 1870 aged 48.
291. Maud Mary eldest child of Edwin and Ellen FINN d. 16 Sept. 1864 aged 3y 9m.
292. Robert, 7th and youngest son of Francis and Mary Ann FINN of Denge Marsh in this Parish d. 20 Dec. 1865 aged 17.
293. George BAKER of Stratford, Essex d. in this Parish 2 June 1870 aged 32. Eliza wife of above d. 3 Sept. 1878 aged 46 and was interred in Westham Cemetery, Stratford, Essex.
294. Eleanor, wife of Charles JONES d. 7 Aug. 1863 aged 60. They had issue 9 children: George Morphet, Mary Ann, Louisa Tree, William Robert, John Maxted, Ellen, Lomas, Richard and Charles. Also the above Louisa Tree wife of Theophilus DAVIS d. 3 Nov. 1856 aged 24 and was interred at Putney. She left surviving 2 children: Mary Jane and Louisa.
295. Ann FAGG d. 2 Feb. 1885 in 80th year.
296. William FAGG d. 4 Oct. 182(0 or 9) aged (?7)5. Susan his wife d. 2(?1) July 181(5 or 3) aged 80. Issue 2 sons and 1 dau: Matthew, William and Mary.
297. Mr. Matthew FAGG d. 2 June 1839 aged 74. Ann relict of above 13 Feb. 1852 aged 82.
298. Jerry AUSTIN d. 5 Nov. 1857 aged 43. Left surviving Ruth his wife, one son and 2 daus: Mary Julia, Tom and Ruth Roffe. Ruth his wife d. 20 June 1857 aged 52.
299. Jerry AUSTIN d. 3 Oct. 1797 aged ?33. Issue by Mary his wife ?5 children: Mary d. Oct (?4) 1797 aged 6y 6m; Sarah, John, Jerry and Elizabeth survive. Mary his wife d. ……..
300. Thomas COLLICK d. 26 Feb. 1849 aged 48. Left surviving Mary Ann his wife and 3 children, Mary Ann, Martha and Thomas. Mary Ann his wife d. 5 Dec. 1850 aged 46.
SECTION J
The Southern part of the Yard beginning at the South-East Gate and going Westwards.
301. George WOOD b. 8 Feb. 1819 d. 9 June 1875. John Wood father of the above died aged 86 years (no dates).
302. Mr. William BANKS unfortunately drowned off Sandgate 18 Sept. 1811 aged 42. Left surviving Jane his wife and 9 children: William, Jane, Elizabeth, Ann, Robert, John, Benjamin, Frances and Nelson Samuel. Also Thomas son of above obt. 30 June 1804, set. 10mos. This stone erected by Robert, John and Benjamin.
303. Thomas BLACKMAN d. 14 Feb. 1817 aged 38. Left surviving issue by Elizabeth his wife 4 sons: Thomas, Richard, John and Benjamin. Jane dau: of said Thomas and Elizabeth Blackman d. 20 Nov. 1808 aged 6 mos. Elizabeth relict d. 23 Oct. 1860 aged 75.
304. Mary Ann Elizabeth INMEETT d. march (?2)2, 1807 aged 4. (Note: Mary Inmate buried 1 April 1807 aged 4 years).
305. William IDENDEN d. 29 Oct. 1830 aged 58. Elizabeth his wife 17 June 1833 aged 70. Leaving issue one son and 3 daus: William, Hannah, Elizabeth and Mary Ann. Stephen son of above d. in infancy. William HICKS grandson of above d. an infant.
306. Sarah dau: of George and Sarah PIPER d. 8 march. 1809 aged 10 (?weeks). Also Margaret, John and William, children of above who d. in infancy. Also ……… (perished).
307. Sarah wife of George PIPER d. 21 March 1806 aged 58. Left issue (?1) son and (?4) daughters: George, Harriot, Mary, Hannah and Sarah.
308. George PIPER, Bricklayer of this Parish d. 31 Aug. 1811 aged 48.
309. George PIPER d. 19 Sept. 1848 aged 35. Left surviving his wife and 3 children, Elizabeth, Henry and George. Harriett his dau: d. 4 April 1848 aged 6 months.
310. George PIPER d. 19 Oct. 1833 aged 45, leaving surviving Jane his wife and 8 children: William, George, Jane, Robert, Henry, Edward, Thomas and Mary. Henry d. 14 Feb. 1842 aged 22. Sarah d. 6 Nov. 1818 aged 3 years. Thomas d. 10 Nov. 1848 aged 23. Edward d. 8 Dec. 1862 aged 40. Jane wife of above d. 8 Aug. 1868 in 81st year.
311. William LEEDS d. 13 May 1805 in Ninth year.
312. John COOK d. 16 Nov. 1883 aged 65. Eleanor Cook his wife 5 June 1876 aged 68.
313. Mrs. Elizabeth PHILLIPS d. 31 march 1804 aged 68. She was dau: of Thomas and Ann RAYNER late of this Parish.
314. Here lieth buryed the body of Eli…….. ye wife of Edw: GODFREY. She died May the 17, 1716 aged 34 years. (Note: Elizabeth wife of Edward Godfrey buried 20 May 1716. Edward Godfrey buried 5 Oct. 1725).
315. Ann wife of William HERRING d. 24 Aug. 1806 aged 2(?5). Left surviving 2 children: John and Ann. Ann ……… died 13 July 1807 aged (?2).
316. (Altar tomb). Arms: Three crescents an estoile of six points issuant from each. Crest a goat’s head, horned, erased: In memory of Thomas BATEMAN Gent. here interred one of the Jurats of this Town 36 years and Eleven times Bayliff and who died bayliff of the same 14 May 1747 aged 70. He had issue by Amy his wife eldest daughter of Capt. John SKINNER one son and 4 daughters, of whom only one dau: Frances, survived him. Also in memory of ye said Amy Bateman who d. 25 Nov. 1765 aged 81 years.
317. (Altar tomb). Top: Here lieth the Body of Mr. John SKINNER whose Piety and Verstue were well known. He dyed the 10th day of December Ano. Dni. 1747. He left issue by Amy his wife one daughter of that name. (?By)
Elizabeth his 2nd wife 2 sons and 5 daughters. He was made Captain of (the) Militia of this Town An. Dom. 1703. he (?alwaies) behav’d himself in Places of Trust with great wisdom, Fidelity and Courage. He was a true Member of the Church of England was a loyal lover of his Country, generovs and very Hospitable. He lived to the 70 year of his age still possessed of his ….. vitality (?and was) then Baili….. of this Town into which office he had been 13 times duly elected. Here also lieth the Body of Elizabeth his wife who died 8 of April A.D. 176(?2) Ae: ?60.
East end: Here lieth buried ye body of Mary the daughter of (?John) ….., …. 10, ….. 22 year of her age.
South side: Here lieth buryed the Body of Jane the daughter of John and Elizth. Skinner. She d.t.l. 5 Sept. 1703 aged 5 months. Here lieth buryed the Body of Mary ye wife of John Skinner who d.t.l. ye 29 of Sep. 1695 aged about 25 years.
North side: Here lieth buryed the Body of Mary ye wife of John Skinner who d.t.l. ye 4 Janvary 1678 in the 20th year of her age. Here lieth buryed the Body of Amey ye wife of John Skinner who d.t.l. ye 29 March 1684 in the 32nd year of her age.
West end: Here lieth buryed ye Body of Elizabeth the daughter of John and Mary Skinner who d.t.l. the 17 of November 1693 aged one month.
318. Elizabeth SKINNER d. 14 Jan. 1784 aged 83. Jane Skinner d. 4 Oct. 1792 aged 81.
319. (Tomb in railings). Arms on East end: A chevron engrailed between 3 lions rampant, on a chief indented 3 stag’s heads erased. Crest a demi stag transfixed by an arrow.
North side: Mark SKINNER son of John and Elizabeth Skinner. He married Mary dau: of Thomas GREENLAND of Lydd by whom he left surviving one only daughter Mary. He d. 15 June 1787 aged 82.
West end: Mary MURRAY dau: of Mark and Mary Skinner. Married to Benjn. HOPKINS Esq., Alderman and Chamberlain of London, son of the Rt. Hon. Edward Hopkins Esq., 3 Sept. 1761 and Nov. 1786 to General Thomas, son of Sir J. Murray, Bart. She d. 8 July 1829 aged 86.
320. Here lieth the Body of Thomas GODFREY who d.t.l. Feb. ye 16, 1732 aged 60 years.
321. Here lieth interred the Body of / John HARROD who / d.t.l. 22 Jan. 1703 / aged (?3)…… / ……./ …..d……. / Godfrey h…. brot / hers. (Note: John Harrard a young man buried 26 Jan. 1703).
322. Elizabeth once wife of Thos. COXSELL but late wife of Tho. GREENLAND, d. 16 July, 1721 aged 70. (See No. 240).
323. Stephen BURGESS d. 12 Nov. 1860 aged 50.
324. Catherine wife of Stephen BURGESS d. 16. Dec. 1857 aged 66.
325. Charlotte wife of James GASSON (of this Parish) d. 23 July 1876 aged 53.
326. Stephen GASSON d. 29 May 1875 aged 81. Also Stephen his son d. 8 May 1870 aged 50.
327. Stephen and Elizabeth BIRCH who d. in 1870, Elizabeth on 1 March and Stephen 26 January aged respectively 66 and 75.
328. James GASSON d. 6 Jan. 1848 aged 87. Mary his wife 1 Oct. 1844 aged 81.
329. A stone about 1800 but inscription perished.
330. William Augustus son of Richard and Margaret TART d. 18 May 1854 aged 24.
331. Mary the wife of John MARKETMAN who had issue by his (?3) sons and 1 daughter viz: Richd. Richd. Elizth and Francis ….. May the 13, 1712 aged 6 weeks. She died ……. (Note: Richard, infant son of John Marketman buried 9 May, 1712).
332. Charles COXSELL d. 26 Jan. 1752 aged 18. He was the son of Charles Coxsell Gent., late of this place by Susan his second wife who was daughter and one of the co-heiresses of Geo: BURWASH of Lesam near Rye. (Note: Charles son of Charles Coxsell, bayliff, and Susan his wife baptised 6 June 1734).
333. Susan wife of Charles COXSELL of this Place, Gent., by whom she left issue one son and one dau: Charles and Susan. She d. 7 Sept. 1728 aged 33.
334. Mr. Charles COXSELL d. 5 March 1744 aged 60.
335. James POLHILL …… years Surgeon of this Town d. 1 June 1827 aged 59. Elizabeth his wife d. 1 Oct. 1835 aged 60. Maria their dau: …… (?Left surviving) (?Eliza), James, Mary, Ann, Sarah and Henry.
336. Frederick KING d. 13 (?June) 1830 aged 6y 5m.
337. Sarah TERRY dau: of Henry and Mary Terry d. 23 Jan. 1850 aged 61.
338. Frederick son of Stephen and Catherine BURGESS d. 16 March 1841 aged 9y 8m.
339. James Leeds GEORGE d. 5 Dec. 1856 aged54. Francis his wife d. 24 Dec. 1866 aged 67. Louisa dau: of above 24 March 1839 aged 11mos. Left surviving 6 children; Henry, John, Katherine, Fanny, Fredk. and Edwin.
340. Christopher CLARKE late of New Romney d. 4 Dec. 1801 aged 61. Also Richard, Ann and Mary Ann their children. Richard d.13 July 1779 aged 6l Ann 26 Oct. 1779 aged 8 months; Mary Ann 4 Aug. 1785 aged 4 years. Left surviving Ann his widow and 3 children: William, Elizth. and Christopher. Ann his wife d. 9 Feb. 1820 aged 70.
341. Charles COXSELL d. 3 Jan. 1804 aged 7(0 or 6). Erected out of respect by Henry LACY and William TART.
342. Mary wife of Charles COXSELL d. 7 June 1770 aged 39.
343. Martha wife of Michael COXSELL d. March ye 24, 1743 aged 47. Also several of their children: John, Michael, Thomas, Norton, John, Michael and Elizabeth wife of Isaac BONGARD.
344. Michael COXSELL d. 15 February …. aged 70. (Note: Michael Coxsell, grazier, buried Feb. 1758). He had three wives. By Margaret his first wife he left issue surviving one dau: Margaret; By Martha his 2nd wife one son viz: Charles; and Anna his last wife he left surviving.
345. Adam TERRY son of Henry and Mary Terry d. 27 Sept. 1830 aged 46.
346. Dorothy dau: of Henry and Mary TERRY d. 7 April 1800 aged 22.
347. Mary wife of Henry TERRY d. 30 Oct. 1804 aged 51. She left issue surviving Henry, Mary, Elizabeth, Adam, Sarah, Catherine, Maria and Frances. Dorothy and three who died in their infancy lie buried here.
348. Henry TERRY d. 20 June 1827 aged 81. Left surviving one son and 6 daus: Mary, Elizabeth, Adam, Sarah, Catherine, Maria and Frances.
349. Sarah MASTERS relict of the late Henry Masters d. 8 April 1810 aged 42.
350. Henry MASTERS d. 30 Oct. 1798 aged 32. Left issue by Sarah his wife 3 sons and 2 daughters. Henry son of Henry and Sarah Masters d. 28 June 1801 aged 3.
351. William COLE d. 21 Nov. 1803 aged 42. Left issue by Ann his wife 2 sons and 3 daus. Ann his wife d. 28 Dec. 1822 aged 63.
352. John HOLLYER d. 8 Jan. 1824 aged 8 months.
353. William WOOD d. 16 Jan. 1848 aged 81. Martha his wife 7 May 1843 aged 79. John their son 7 May 1804 aged 16. Sarah their dau: 8 Sept. 1827 aged 23. Mary CLARK dau: of above William and Martha Wood d. 23 April 1834 aged 43. Buried at St. George’s the Martyr, London.
354. Thomas White departed this life October 21st 1849 aged 73 years. Also Ann wife of above d. 17 April 1859 aged 76. Also Mary Ann their dau: d. 2 Feb. 1856 aged 52. Hannah Godfrey their dau. d. 2 Oct. 1840 aged 27. Henry Lacy their son 23 May 1842 aged 30. Also Elizabeth his wife 24 July 1844 aged 31.
355. Margaret LACY wife of Henry Lacy d. 8 July 1816 aged 48. (Note: Margaret Lacey buried 12 July 1816 aged 68 according to the Register).
356. Dorothy wife of John TERRY d. 15 Oct. 1788 aged 40.
357. William JENKIN d. 1 June 1787 aged 45.
358. Thomas JENKIN d. 3 April 1791 aged 35.
359. Ann wife of John JENKIN d. 3 Oct. 1806 aged 52.
360. John JENKIN d. 17 Feb. 1784 aged 53. Issue by Ann his wife 3 children: Martha, John lie buried here and Dorothy survives.
361. James PELHAM, Captain of ye Militia of this Town d. April ye 28, 1745 aged 59. He married Elizabeth daughter of Mr. John BANNEWELL of this Town by whom he left issue one son: Matthew. Matthew Pelham son of Capt. James Pelham d. 29 June 1745 aged 22. Left issue by Margaret his wife dau: of Mr. Charles COXSELL of this Town one son who d. in infancy.
362. Captain William YEOMANS of this Town d. 26 May. 1737 aged (?35) years. (Note: Capt. Wm. Yeomans buried in Linnen 29 May 1737).
363. William FOX of this Parish d. 8 May 1787 aged 67. Margaret his wife 14 June 1757 aged 34. Also one of their children, Margaret d. 12 Jan. 1757 aged (?5) years. William d. 16 Dec. 17(?6)- aged 2 years. Daniel d. 13 June 1782 aged 26. Edward d. 7 June 178- aged 37.
364. Edward FOX d. 18 June 1782 aged 57 leaving issue by Elizabeth his wife three daughters: Elizth., Mary, and Ann. Elizabeth Blake relict of Edward Fox d. 18 May 1836 aged 81.
365. A flat stone – inscription perished.
366. An old Altar Tomb, 17th or early 18th century. No inscription now to be seen.
367. A flat stone – inscription perished.
368. George WALKER d. 1 Aug. 1819 aged 36. Catherine his dau: 7 March 1809 aged 1 year 8 mos. Left surviving Elizabeth his wife one son and one dau: James and Catherine Margaret.
Let it be known that I am clay / A bace man took my life away, / Yet freely do I him forgive, / And hope in Heaven we both shall live / Wife and children I’ve left behind, / And to the Lord I them resign, / I hope He will their steps attend / And guide them to a happy end.
(Note: he was a smuggler and was taken by the Preventive men, one of whom stabbed him – it is said accidentally after his capture). Elizabeth Walker d. 30 Sept. 1857 aged 81.
369. Margaret ye wife of John BURWASH d. 13 Oct. 1713 aged 25. (Note: Margaret wife of John Burwash junr. buried 16. Oct. 1713).
370. An altar tomb of Bethersden Marble probably 17th Century. No inscription remains.
371. An altar tomb, probably 17th Century. The inscription seems to have been on the chamfer edge of the top slab but is now all gone save a letter or two, the outer skin of the stone having perished. These altar tombs are near the southern wall of the churchyard.
372. (Altar Tomb). Here lyeth Interr’d ye body of Mr. John JORDAN of this Town, Jurate and twice Bayliffe who died Jan. 22nd 1717 aged 65 years. By his first wife Susannah who died 26 Dec. 1679 and is here interred he had issue one daughter viz: Dorothy. By his 2nd wife Elizabeth he had issue two daughters, Elizth. who died 6 July 1685 and Mary who died 11 Sept. 1685. The said Elizabeth his wife out of gratitude and duty to her deceased husband hath caused this monument to be erected.
373. Daniel YOUMANS, Senior, d. April ye 30, 1731, aged 46.
374. William YEOMANS son of Daniel and Anna Yeomans d. 25 Jan. 1722 aged 17……
375. Dorothy JENKINS widow of Daniel Jenkins of this Place d. 25 Oct. 1777 aged 62.
376. James son of Daniel and Dorothy JENKIN d. 26 Feb. 1772 aged 27. Also Dorothy, Mary and John son and daughters of Daniel and Dorothy Jenkin.
377. Daniel JENKIN d. Sept. ye 7, 17(?55) aged 53. He had issue by Dorothy his wife six sons and four daus: of which Dorothy, Mary and John lay buried here and left surviving Daniel, William, James, Dorothy, John, Mary and Thomas.
378. Daniel JENKIN d. 25 April 1811 aged 70.
379. William G x (?r) x (?M) xx ….. (Remainder perished). Footstone W.G. (no date).
380. James BRETT d. 28 Jan. 1770 aged 61. Left issue by Sarah his wife 4 sons and 2 daus: James, John, Julius and Stephen, Sarah and Dorothy. Here also lieth near William and Elizabeth son and dau: of ye above James and Sarah.
381. Dorothy BRETT dau: of James and Sarah Brett, d. June 1777 aged ……. years.
382. Dorothy KEMP, widow d. 13 Oct. 1767 aged 84.
383. John KEMP d. Jan. ye 3rd 1735 aged 46. John Kemp son of John and Dorothy Kemp d. March ye 5, 1734 aged 9 years.
384. Mr. John MITTELL of this Parish d. Jan ye 6, 1709 At. 66. Elizabeth wife of ye said John Mittell 15 Feb. 1719 aged 67. Left issue one daughter.
385. A small early 18th Century headstone. Inscription nearly all perished, the following only remaining: ……. of ….ber 17(?_0 aged 6….
386. Mr. Samuel MITTELL of ye Town d. Nov. 28 Ano. 1720 aged 71. Left issue by Dorothy Terry his 2nd wife: Edward and Elizabeth and by his 3rd wife Dorothy Jorden: John and Susan.
387. Edward LEAVER d. 16 May 1880 aged 42. Erected as a mark of esteem and in recognition of his faithful and obliging services to the Public for many years.
388. John DOWLE son of Abraham and Ann Dowle d. 19 Sept. 1804 aged (?1)7 years.
389. Ann wife of James DOWLE d. 28 Feb. 1769 aged 27. Also Ann their dau: who d. in infancy.
390. Samuel MITTELL of Lydd d. 25 Dec. 1777 aged 48. Left issue by Ann his wife seven children: John, Edward, William, Thomas, Samuel, Ann and Susanna. Susanna d. 7 April 1781 aged 7; John 13 June 1782 aged 24; Also Ann wife of John Mittell d. June, 1781 aged 23. Ann wife of Samuel Mittell d. 3 Dec. 1791 aged 61. Thomas d. 20 April 1818 aged 50.
391. Jane wife of Richard STEVENS d. 1 march 180(?3) aged (?62 years. She left issue 2 children Jane and Richard and 2 lieth buried here. Also Richard Stevens d. 6 Aug. 1803 aged 60. He left issue by Mary his first wife one dau: Ann.
392. Richard STEVENS d. 10 Dec. 1838 aged 69. Left surviving one dau: Sarah.
393. Mary Ann MITTELL d. 12 Nov. 1883 aged 24.
394. Thomas BLACKLOCKS d. 30 April 1822 aged 59. Catherine wife of above d. 17 April 1851 aged 79. Had issue 8 sons and 3 daus: Catherine d. 22 Nov. 1793 aged 1y 10m. Thomas d. 8 Feb. 1794 aged 10 weeks. Left surviving John, Richard, Thomas, Elizth., Mary, George, Henry, William and James.
395. George BLACKLOCKS d. 3 June 1848 aged 40. Left issue by Elizabeth his wife one dau: and one son: Catherine who d. 10 March 1865 aged 17y 9m and George.
396. George youngest son of Henry and Martha BLACKLOCKS d. 21 Oct. 1858 aged 2y 4m.
397. William BAKER d. 19 Aug. 1800 aged 55. Erected by Elizabeth his wife.
398. John BLACKLOCKS d. 19 Nov. 1875 aged 78. Mary his wife d. 29 July 1829 aged 29.
399. Ann wife of Hammerden GRAVENER dau: of John and Margaret POLHILL d. Nov. 1(?7) 1809 aged 29. She left issue one dau: Ann (who was bapt. 5 Nov. 1804). Also Hester dau: of the above John and Margaret Polhill who d. 9 Aug. 1818 aged 18 years. (Note: Ann Gravenor buried 22 Nov. 1809 aged 29).
400. Richard BLACKLOCKS d. 28 Nov. 1872 aged 74. Elizabeth widow of above d. 9 June 1879 aged 68.
401. Mary Ann wife of Christopher MARY R.N. d. 10 Jan. 1839 aged 39. Elizabeth infant dau: of above died aged 3 weeks.
402. Gideon Longley SHEPPARD d. 6 Dec. 1885 aged 58.
403. Thomas BLACKLOCKS d. 16 Oct. 1875 aged 75. Elizabeth his wife 1 Jan. 1880 aged 77.
404. Elizabeth WILSON dau: of Christopher and Mary Wilson d. 15 May 1835 aged 17.
405. John son of Thomas and Martha SHOOSMITH d. 13 Jan. 1800 aged 49.
406. Daniel DRAY d. 1 June 1793 aged 39. He left surviving Frances his wife …. sons and 3 daus: viz: Jo…., Thomas, Elizabeth, Catherine and Frances.
407. Mary dau: of David and Frances DRAY d. 15 Jan. 1792 aged 16 years.
408. To the memory of one whose life was a Benefit to Society and whose death was universally lamented. John DRAY, Surgeon of Dover, Obt. Sept. 1784 Aet 32 years.
409. Thomas SHOOSMITH d. 18 May 1799 aged 76. Martha his wife 27 Nov. 1792 aged 66.
410. Martha dau: of Thomas and Martha SHOOSMITH, d. 8 Oct. 1789 aged 31. Sarah their daughter 8 Jan. 1793 aged 25. Michael their son 4 Dec. 1794 aged 9 years.
411. Elizabeth wife of John SHOOSMITH d. 3 June 1751 aged 56. John Shoosmith d. 16 Feb. 1729 aged 36. Had issue by Elizabeth his wife 2 sons Thomas and John who both survive.
412. Thomas SHOOSMITH d. 29 Nov. 1726 aged 60. He had issue by Elizabeth his wife 13 children of whom he left surviving 2 sons and 2 daus. Elizabeth his wife d. 26 March 1731 in 60th year. Left 2 daughters of whom but one surviving them this stone was erected.
413. Thomas BAKER d. 18 Feb. Anno 1743 aged 42. He left issue by Anna his wife one son viz: Thomas. Also Anna wife of the said Thomas baker and relict of Michael COXSELL Gent. She d. 10 Nov. 1769 aged 63. Thomas son of Thomas and Elizth. Baker d. 23 Sept. 1770 aged 3y 6m.
414. Robert MACKETT b. 24 Nov. 1817 d. 30 Nov. 1867. William Mackett son of above b. 7 Dec. 1852 d. 13 July 1864.
415. Edward EDWARDS d. 22 Dec. 1869 aged 49. Left issue a widow and 4 sons (sic) Henry, Edwin, Richard and James.
416. Ann wife of John SHOOSMITH d. 20 April 1764 aged 38. She left issue one only daughter Mary. John Shoosmith Gent. d. 8 March 1791 aged 65. he left one only son, Thomas, by Lydia his latter wife who caused this inscription to be placed.
417. Thomas DOWLE d. 28 June 1886 aged 66.
418. Abraham DOWLE d. 13 March 1853 aged 54. Left surviving Mary Ann his wife 2 sons and 2 daus: Thomas, Abraham, Ann and Mary. Mary Ann his wife also of Charles WILSON of the parish of Icklesham in Sussex d. 4 July 1847 aged 58.
419. John GREEN d. 4 July 1847 aged 59.
420 Ann wife of John GREEN of Newchurch d. 10 Nov. 1838 aged 51. Left issue 5 children, David Barling, Frederick, Ann, John and Edward William.
421. Edward MOORE d. 16 Dec. 1808 aged 35. Susanna his wife d. 15 Aug. 1852 aged 81. Ann their dau: 15 March 1820 aged 12. Richard their son 7 Nov. 1819 aged 24. Left surviving Mary and Gideon.
422. John EDWARDS d. 28 Oct. 1839 aged 69. Ann his wife d. 25 Aug. 1846 aged 74. They left surviving 2 sons and 2 daus: Richard, John, Katherine and Mary.
423. Julius LAWRENCE d. 25 Aug. 1840 aged 75. Elizabeth Ann his wife d. 26 May 1843 aged 75. Left surviving 5 children: Susannah, Catherine, Ellen, Jane and William.
424. Frances JENKENS wife of William Longley LAWRENCE of Dungeness in the parish of Lydd d. 28 Sept. 1865 aged 56.
424a. A portion of a broken headstone containing some lines of verse (?).
425. William LONGLEY d. 16 April 1847 aged 75. Mary Longley his wife 26 March 1836 aged 63. Three children died in infancy. Also Sarah who d. 25 Jan. 1829 aged 24 and Mary 21 March 1842 aged 45. left surviving Catharine, John, Betsy, Ann, Frances and William. John d. 16 May 1852 aged 50: Frances 16 April 1858 aged 48 and Betsy 30 Jan. 1881 aged 78.
426. Richard EDWARDS d. 9 Jan. 1855 aged 56. Maria wife of above 1 Sept. 1884 aged 85.
427. Mary wife of William LONGLEY d. 6 Dec. 1862 aged 58.
428. William LONGLEY of Camber, Winchelsea, Sussex, d. 9 Dec. 1862 aged 64.
429. Eliza wife of William BLACKLOCKS, d. 14 April 1872 aged 59. Left surviving one son William Blacklocks.
430. Louisa Maude Mary wife of William BLACKLOCKS Junior, d. 26 Aug. 1877 in 26th year.
431. William LONGLEY d. 3 Oct. 1771 aged 71 and left issue by Susan his wife one son and 5 daus: William, Mary, Elizabeth, Ann, Sarah and Catharine.
432. Elizabeth wife of William LONGLEY d. 28 April 1782 aged 44. Issue Susanna, John, William, Mary and Sarah.
433. William LONGLEY d. (?9) April 1783 aged (?35) years.
434. John LONGLEY d. 18 Sept. 1839 aged 74. He left surviving Mary his wife of whom he had the following issue: Elizabeth, William, Mary Ann, John, Anna, Sarah, William, Catharine, Louisa, Jane, Eleanor, Caroline, Tom and Eliza, four of whom are dead viz: William d. 27 Nov. 1789 aged 2; Elizabeth d. 12 Aug. 1800 aged 13; Anna d. 8 Sept. 1819 aged 26; Louisa, Feb. 1831 aged 29.
435. Mary LONGLEY wife of John Longley d. 20 Dec. 1855 aged 88.
436. Eleanor LONGLEY dau: of John and Mary Longley d. 9 Jan. 1871 aged 65.
437. Alfred Southerden LANCASTER d. at Broomhill 3 Aug. 1858 aged 18. Eliza Lancaster d. in this Parish 3 Nov. 1866 aged 30.
438. Elizabeth LONGLEY d. 1(?0) March 180- aged 78.
439. Susan GREENLAND d. 28 Sept. 1876 aged 48.
440. William HUTCHINGS d. 30 Nov. 1841 aged 65. Letitia his wife 1 Dec. 1838 aged 45, by whom he had issue 3 sons and 3 daughters, Elizabeth d. 24 Aug. 1828 aged 4 years; Henry d. 13 Dec. 1831 aged 5 months; leaving surviving William, Louis; Mary Ann; John and Susan.
441. Elizabeth wife of John HUTCHINGS d. 4 Nov. 1857 aged 37.
442. Charles Livesey Weston COLE d. 19 March 1883 aged 48.
443. Caroline LANCASTER d. at Broomhill 11 Feb. 1876 in 68th year. (29-03-2006 Pat Tritton reports that on a visit to Lydd the headstone reads Brockley not Broomhill.)
444. (Flat, at S.W. Gate). To the children of George F. and Louisa Brann of Broomhill; Kitty Elizabeth d. 28 Sept. 1866 aged 1y 8m; Annie d. 15 Dec. 1874 aged 7y 4m.
445. Edward W. SMITH d. 9 Jan. 1884 in 39th year, leaving Caroline his wife and 3 children; Matilda, Edward W. and Carrie. Caroline his wife d. 8 June 1888 in her 45th year.
Inscriptions in the Church (Terreena Bellinger has updated, 2009, the listing of monuments etc inside the church. The results including many photographs can be consulted at http://www.rmrt.org.uk/
PART 1
About the year 1730 a transcript of the Inscriptions then existing in the Church was made by the Rev. Thos. Cobb, then Curate. This portion of the present work is based on his notes and is in the order in which he describes the memorials:-
446. In the North Porch of the church about the middle is a stone which shows that there lies the Body of Henry POTTEN, Jurate of Lydd, who left by his wife, Sarah, one daughter, Elizabeth, and by his wife Margaret 3 sons: Henry, John and Luke. He died May the 7th 1647 aged 56. N.B. – The Inscription on this stone is now (viz 1730) almost entirely worn out. (Note: It has now disappeared, together with the Porch itself).
447. There is a stone which supports the uppermost (i.e. eastern-most) Beam of the church over the uppermost Pillar of the North side (of the Nave) with the letters engraved R.P., and under them a great fish swallowing a little one. There seems also to be a stone with a Coat of Arms just opposite to it. (This shield bears quarterly (1) a crescent shaped object with blunted ends, (2) an object like a lengthened fleur de lis, (3) a cask or tun, (4) a 5-pointed mullett. The fifth corbel from the east on this (the South) side has the letters H.F. floriated and under them an axe, whilst on the corbel opposite to it is a Tudor Rose.
448. Near the South Wall of the upper part of the Chancel: Here lieth the Bodie of John the fovrth sonne of Thomas GODFREY, Gentleman, whoe having been a stvdent in the Schoole of Protestantes neere Roane and in Harts Hall in Oxford and havinge attained to the Latine and French Tongve departed this life the 2 of Febrvarye in the 18 yeere of his age, Anno Dni. 1612. Hodie mihi, cras tibi. Upon this stone is a coat of arms, viz in a field sable between a chevron 3 pelicans heads erased or, with a Bird for distinction of Families.
449. At the Head of this is another little stone with these verses inscribed in Brass viz:
Arctus ad Coelos aditus: Decora
Arctior mvito latet ipsa Porta:
Solvs hac altam repit in Qvietem lacteus Infans..
Under which verses is inscribed: Robertus Primogenitus Richardi GODFREY, Gen., nat. XI. Avg. hinc demigrans XXVII Oct. proxime seqventis hic nimis cito cit. est (sed recte sit) 1616.
450. Just by the step near the south door of the chancel is a stone with a large Brass Image upon it inscript: Hic jacet magist’ Johes MOTESFONT vtruisq Juris Baccallari’ and nup’ Vicar istius ecclie qui obiit VI die Novembris Anno Dni MCCCCXX Cujus aie ppicietur Deus Amen. He has a label between the fingers of his hands closed together in forme of praying viz:
Miserere mei, Deus, scdm magnam miam tuam.
There are verses written round the stone in Brass viz:-
East end: Ecce corona datur nulli nisi rite sequatur (now missing).
South side: Vitam justorum: fugiens exempla malorum. O qua ditantur: qui Coelica Regna lucrantur. Vivent jocundi confessi crimine mundi.
West end: Qui Tumulos cernis: cur non mortalia spernis (now missing).
North side: Tali namq’ domo: clauditur omnis homo. Regia majestas: Omnis Terrena potestas. Transiet absq’ mora: m(ortis cum venerit hora) (last words now missing).
His will is given in the Appendix.
451. Adjacent to this towards the south is a stone with this inscription: Here lyeth buried the Body of Laurence STUPPENYE, Batchelor, sone of Clement Stuppenye, Jurate, who had been both Jurat and Baylief of this Towne, who died the ninth October 1613. (This, with figure, is now on the wall in the South aisle).
452. Something above this nearer the church is a blew stone shewing a white marble that: Here lieth the Bodie of Dame Dorothy PALMER of the ancient family of the SCOTTS of Hartfordshire, sometime wife and widow of Thomas HERNDEN one of the Majistrates of this Towne of Lydd and since died the 21st Julie Ano dni 1621. Wife and widdow of Sr. Henry Palmer, Knight, Controwler of this Maties. Navie.
Under the former are inscribed these words: To whose Memory John SHARPE of the auncient Town of Rye in the Countie of Sussex, Gent. Nephew and Executor of the last will and Testament of the saied Dame Dorothy Palmer caused this membrance to be made.
There are also in white marble 3 several escutcheons viz (1) Baron and Feme, Herden and Scott being in the 1st an eagle displayed and in the 2nd a chevron charged with 3 Helmets. (2) A chevron between 3 Palmers’ scrips and Scott as before in the 2nd quarter. (3) In a Lozenge beneath the other coats being Scott as before. (This stone is now at the entrance to the chancel, it is partly illegible and the coats of arms wholly so).
453. About the middle of the Chancel is a fair blew stone with the Godfreys Arms viz: In a field sable between a chevron 3 Pelicans Heads erased or and inscript: To the memory of Thomas GODFREY Esquire borne at New Romney in the yeare of our Lord God 1553. Sonne and Heire of Peter Godfrey of Lydd, Gent. Wheire he and his ancestours have continued in good esteem and Reputation for above two hundred yeares as appears by their funeral monuments yet extant in the said Church and by their several wils and Testaments prouved in the Registers Office at Canterbury and London. Hee was Captian of ye Horse for above 40 yeares together before his Death notwithstanding which hee himself was charged with and did find at every Mvster five Light Horse and twentye Foot. Hee was a Frank Howsekeeper, Hospitable to strangers and charitable to ye needy. He lived beloved and died lamented by all especially ye poore In the threescore and eleventh yeare of his age being in the yeare of ovr Lord God 1623.
There is also another monument for this Thomas GODFREY with his Effigies in stone against the North wall of the chancel with short curled Hair, full face, a Ruffe and red scarfe over his Right Shoulder. Over this monument are his own and his three wives’ Coats of Arms (illegible now as in Hasted’s time). Underneath is: The said Thomas Godfrey hereby interred left issue by his three severall wives, Three Sonnes and one davghter viz: Peter, Thomas, Richard and Mary, all which hee lived to see weel disposed of in marriage into several worthy families and to bee parents of many hopefvll children to his great comfort. To whome in retvrne of Piovs gratitvde and dvty Thomas his second sonne and Sarah his wife have placed these memorials.
454. In the North Isle of the Chancel is a Monument with Inscription in Brass shewing that: Here lieth Mary, sole daughter and Heire of Tho. Partridge of Iden in ye County of Sussex (Cut over Isle of Oxney which the engraver had inscribed in error) Gent, first wife of Thomas GODFREY, Esq., of Lid by whom he had issue one only sonne, Peter. The saide Mary died 19 January Ano Dni 1580. His and this Mary’s Arms are here in Brass also viz. Partridges viz purflew argent and sable on a chief of the latter 3 Roses of the former. (This brass is now in the centre of the Quire next, west, to Thomas Godfrey’s stone).
There are more monuments in the same Isle which have no Inscriptions but only crosses on them.
455. In the saide North Isle of the said Chancel in the North wall lies Sr. Walter MENIL inscript on a Table hung over his Head in modern letters viz: Here lyeth berrid ye Bodye of Walter Menil, Knight, Lord of the Manor of Jaques Court in Lyd and one of ye defenders of ye Holy Land and lived in ye VIII year of Edward ye 3rd as appeareth by ancient Record, 1333 T.G. (Hasted records this and adds "I have not found any mention of his elsewhere")*
* In the Subsidy Roll of a 20th given to Edw III in 1327 (P.R.O./ ) the name of Walter Meynyll appears. Most authorities however consider this Tomb to be of earlier date. Michael de Menyl was bailiff of the Manor of Aldington, 1273-4.
456. In the South Isle of the Chancel is a large Marble Tomb with figure and inscription in Brass with this Inscription: Here lyeth bvried the Body of Clement STVPPENY, one of the Jurates of this Town of Lydd who was chosen Jurate of the same Town in the yeare of Our Lorde one thousand five hundred sixtie five and afterwards was elected Bayliffe of the same Town seven severall times who departed Hence in the Lorde the eleventh day of November in the yeare of ovr Lord one thousand six hundred and eight and in the fowrscore and third yeare of his age. Where also are these verses:
In holy writ the Pilgrimage of Man
Here vpon Earth is likened to a span
His dayes uncertaine brittle as the glasse
His chiefest Glory like ye witheringe grasse
A Flower in fielde both flourish faire a day
E’re morrow Morne it vanisheth away
Such is our State, wee now in glory flouish
But in an instant suddenlye doe perish.
(This tomb was moved to the North Chapel when the organ was built in the South Chapel).
457. Between this Tomb and the South wall lieth Clement ye son of Richard STUPPENY who died October ye 6, Anno Domi 1591.
458. On the other side is a stone viz: The Armes of Hugh BERESFORD, Gent., who departed this life the twentie ninth Day of December in the yeare of our Lord Anno Dom: 1645 being of the age of thirty fower years. The Arms are quarterly viz: in the 1st A Bear rampant and chained (but he stands the wrong way) the 2nd Barry bendy, the 3rd as the 2nd and the 4th a chevron between 3 pheons. (This is now under the Organ).
459. As you pass from the chancel into the middle Ally of the church right before you is a fair blew stone with 3 Coats of Arms in white marble inscript that: Here lieth ye Body of Richard BATE Gent., (son of James and Alice Bate sometime of this towne). He left issue by his first wife Susan, daughter of George ISHAM of London, Gent., one son viz James. And with him leith ye Body of Ellen his second wife (daughter of Mr. John WALLIS sometime Minister of Ashford in this County) by whom he had issue 4 sons and one daughter: Richard, John, Samuel, Stephen and Ann, When he had lived with her near twenty years. She died ye 17 day of June in the 42nd yeare of her age. He died ye 6 day of March following Anno 1656 in ye 47 yeare of his Age after he had been Baylief of this Corporation six times. Statutum est omnibus semel mori.
The 3 Coats of Arms are Baron and Feme 1st Bate’s: Sable a Fess or between 3 hands argent, and Isham’s a Fess wavy or invected in ye upper part sunbeams shining thro’ a cloud with a crescent for difference, 2nd Bate’s and Ermine a bend over it. 3rd Bate’s and or a bend cotis’d sable charged with 3 mullets.
460. Adjacent to this towards the South is a Stone inscript (in brass). Here lyeth Bvryed the Body of William DALLET of Lidd who dyed the 28 of January 1598 beinge than Baylyf of this towne and in the 40 yere of Qveene Elizabeth Reigne and in the 48 yeare of his age leving behinde him three sonnes and three davghters. (Note: this is next to Bate’s).
461. Next to this towards the South also is a stone inscript in brass with 2 Images: Here lyeth vnder thys stone buried ye Bodyes of Thomas HARTE yeoman sintime Baylife of thys Towne and Malyn his wyffe. The whych Thomas deceysed ye XX day of July in the yere of or Lorde God MCCCCCCLVII whose soules or Lorde receyve to his grete m’cy. (Next comes Dallet). (These brasses are now on the wall of the South isle).
462. Beneath the Bate’s stone is another with image and inscription in brass. Hic jacet Robertus COKINTUN qui obiit vicesimo prio die mensis Marcij Ano Dni Millio Quingentesio octavo. Cujus aie ppicietur Deus. With a label thus: Fili Dei miserere mei.
463. Beneath the former is this inscription with 2 Images: Here lyeth buryed the Bodyes of Peter GODFRYE and Jone his wyfe which Peter decessyd the Xth day of Marche in the yere of or Lorde God MCCCCCLVI and the sayd Jone decessyd before him in the yere of or Lorde God MCCCCCLVI havinge by her V s(ons and iii daughters) (this portion now lost). There are the Images of the 5 sons and 4 daughters under this Inscription and above all these verses:
Peter for God did pray whilst that God lyfe him gave
Now rests his Soule with God and Bodie in the grave.
464. Beneath the former (i.e. that is going westwards) is also a fair large stone with very many figures. There were also coats of arms in Brass at each corner but are now lost and the inscriptions run thus: Hic jacet Thomas GODFREY quondam de veteri Romnie qui obiit quinto die mens. Augusti Anno Dni Millimo CCCCXXX Cujus aie ppiciet’ Deus Amen. (This is about the centre of the Nave. There are large figures of himself and his wife. His will is given in the Appendix).
465. Beneath this is a stone with a coat of arms viz: Baron and femme Bates as before with a crescent for difference and Maplisden being a cross forme in 3 points and fitchee in the 4th and a stag’s head for the crest: inscript Sacred to the Memory of Katherine the daughter of Peter MAPLISDEN, Gent., Jurate of Lid, wife of John Bate Gent., Jurate also, who had issue 2 sons and 2 daughters by her. At the age of 31 years, she died and was buried Feb. 2 1638.
Vixi vivit adhuc potior pars quando resurgat corpus, jam Foetum pulvere, tempus erit.
466. Beneath this near the Font is a large stone with 2 Coats of Arms (viz Bate’s without a crescent and Maplisden and Bate’s alone) under which is inscribed:
This lyes upon
Father and Son.
John the Sonne of Thomas BATE and Thomas the sonne of John Bate Gent., of the most ancient House: John died April ye 16th Ano 1642 aged 38 yeares, Jurate of this Towne and once Bayliffe. Thomas died January ye 27th Ano 1657 aged 24 years.
Mors sola fatetur
Quantula sunt hominum corpuscula
‘Tis death alone can speake
How frail we are, how soone our Bodyes breake
Horum filiae et sorores
Hujus Tumuli sunt authores
Katherine Bate, Anne Bate.
467. In the South Ally at the upper end is a stone, this inscription in brass: Here lieth burried the Body of John BATE one of the sonnes of Thomas Bate of Lide wch. said John died ye XXth of Maye and in ye 30th yere of his age 1600.
468. Beneath this: Here lyeth the Body of Thomas BATE of thatt ancient Family in the Towne of Lydd, who was Freeman there 47 yeares, Jurate 43 yeares and 4 several times chosen Bayliffe thereof. Leieutenant of the Trained Band 16 yeares. Hee lived in holy wedlock with his deare wife 18 yeares by whom hee had Issue 3 sons and 3 daughters. He was borne ye 6 of September 1567 and was buried ye 5 May 1637. (Then follows): Monumentum hoc chara Joanna suo conjux viduata Marito Amoris ergo Posuit.
469. Beneath this is a brass image and inscription in verse which runs thus:
As nature breath and lyfe doth yelde so drawes on death by kynde
And yet thorughe fayth in Christe by deathe eternall Lyfe we fynde
Beholde a profe by me that dy’d enioy my vitall breath
Full threscore yeres and twelve thereto, and then gave place to death
A Juratt of thys Towne was I and Thomas BATE my name
Like the I was and now am dust, as thou shallt be the same
Fower chyldren now my place supplye, my soule it is with Chryste
Who sende to them and the good lyfe and eke in hym to rest.
Obiit 18 die Junyi Anno Dni 157(9).
470. Between this (sic) is a fair blew stone with a coat of arms in white marble, Baron and Femme viz Bates and Wilcox (the latter being a Cock and 2 starts in chief). Inscript: Borne December the 12 Ano. 1571. Here resteth the Body of Joane the wife of Thomas BATE the elder Gent., adjacent who had issue by him 3 sones: Thomas, Thomas and John and three daughters: Katherine, Sibbill and Joane, daughter and coheir unto Edward WILCOCKE Gent., Eminent in his time and in these Partes. Who after she had attained unto a good old age full fourscore yeares and three quarters and been a liberaal Hovsekeeper in this Towne threescore and three yeares complete, finished her Course September the 15th Ano. 1652.
David’s confine she did surpasse
Doubtless her soul’s now where it was
Monumentum ac mortuae ac vivarum
Nempe collocarunt Neptes.
Joane TOOKEY Katherine Bate, Anne Bate.
(Note: This stone is now at the entrance to the chancel).
471. Beneath this is a fair blew stone with a coat of arms viz: A Lion rampant guardant holding a Rose Branch in his paws and a mullet for difference, the Crest being a Snake with 2 heads twisted in the Body into the figure of 8. The Inscription runs thus: Edward ye son of Edw: MASTER gent., and Kath: his wife daughter of Thom: BATE of Lyd, Gent., after the travel of 58 years wherein he was one of the Jurates of ye town and Port of New Romney and once maier thereof here is laid to rest in expectation of a joyful resurrection through Christ. Ob. Novemb. 14. 1674.
Mon. pos. Jn. G.
472. About the middle of the church betwixt the North and South doors is a small figure almost worn out, but it appears by the Brass Inscription something like this: Of your charity pray for the Soul of Thomas atte BREGE who died on the Feast of St. Leonard the Confessor November 6, 1442 and did make the Roof of this Church so far as forty five coplings*
* Coplings = Rafters.
goeth which did cost him forty five marks. (This was only partially deciphered by Mr. Cobb and the reading here given is as amended in Cox’s Magna Britannica p. 1191). (His will is given in the Appendix).
473. Going on toward the Belfrye in the said middle alley is a stone with 3 brass Images being a man betwixt 2 women (Inscript) Here lyeth the Body of John BERREY, who was chosen a Juratt of this Towne of Lidd in the 1st yeare of the Reigne of Queene Elizabeth and so continued till his death. He was five times Baylif of the some Towne and dyed the XXth day of December in the 40th yeare of the reigne of the said Queene and in the fowerscore and second yeare of his age Anno Dni 1597.
He that this slender monument did frame
Was heir to Berry’s fortune and His name
Part of his owne one him he doth bestowe
His greater Love in some small sorte to show.
(The inscription is now on the wall of the South Aisle).
474. By the South side of this is a stone worn rought and the Inscription almost gone, with the Coat of Arms: (Inscript) that there lies John BERRY Esq., who by God’s Providence lived in this Town of Lydd many years and performed all offices of Magistacy, was 26 years Captain of ye Trained Band, was born in the year of our Lord 1572. He had 7 children 4 Sons and 3 Daughters. He attained ye full age of 65 and peaceably concluded this life ye 7 of June 1637. (Mem: Plummer’s after this).
475. Beneath this is a stone with a brass figure of a man (there was a woman too but is now lost) and under them these words in Brass viz:
To pass by Death is common unto all
But so to dye as he may live againe
In greater Joy, thys onely doth befall
To those whome Faith doth lead with Xt. to reigne.
Ralfe WILLCOCKES and Sybill his Wiffe Ano Dni 1555. (His will is given in the Appendix).
476. There is a little stone at the north west corner of the former (Inscript) Under there lyeth buried John BERRY ye son of John Berrey of Lydd who died ye 26 of January 1595 or 93.
477. A little farther near the two lowest Pillars of the Church on the North side is a stone (Inscript) Here lieth buried the Body of William WILCOCKE late Jurat three tymes Baylie on this Towne of Lidd, who died the 23 daye of Januari 1626 aged 63 yeares. And there is another Inscription on the same stone below the former shewing that there lieth buried the Body of Wilcocke KNIGHT of Lidd, Gent., who died December the 9th 1670 aged 44 years.
478. On the North side of the last mentioned stone is another with the Inscription almost gone but seems to signifie notwithstanding that there Lies Joane BATE daughter of William WILCOCKE of Lydd, Jurate, and wife of Thomas Bate eldest son of Thomas Bate of Lydd, Jurate, who died the 30th day of May 1622 in the 28th year of her age and hath left a daughter called Joane (or daughters).
479. The next stone on the North between the two lowest Pillars shows that there Lieth buried the Bodi of Susan late wife of William WILLCOCKE who died the 29 day of June 1626 aged 53 and daughter of John BATEMAN Jurate.
480. Near hereunto, between the two lowest Pillars of the North and South side and the Belfry lye these persons following viz: Under a large blew stone somewhat rough and the Inscription much worn out lies Stephen BROWN, Jurate of this Corporation who deceas’d Feb. ye 8th Ano 1634 of his age 48.
O casu celeri feroque raptum!
At O! in Tempore viventis Avi
Injuste sibi persolvit Justa.
Quanto injustius unicam virilis
Spem Stirpes Stephanum prius perisse
Et solam Mariam super fuisse.
481. On the North side of the said Stephen Brown is a small stone inscribed: Here lyeth the Body of Stephen BROWNE the only son and Heire of Stephen Browne of Lydd, jurate, who departed this life the 5th day of Novemb. 1629 being of the age of ten yeares. Amoris Ergo.
482. Adjacent to this is another very small stone inscript: Here lieth ye Bodi of John ye Sonn of Peter and Mary MAPLISDEN Gent., was buried the 23 day of Jvne Ao. Dni. 1640 aged 5 monthes. (This is now at the West end of the centre aisle).
483. At the head of Stephen Brown the younger and nearer to the Belfrey is a stone with an Image of Brass (inscript). Hic iacet Johes THOMAS qui obiit quarto die Novembr. Anno dni MCCCCCCXXIX cui’ aie ppiciet deus Amen. There is also a label from his mouth inscript: Ihu fili Dei, misere mei. (Only a small portion of this label remains).
484. On the South side of Stephen Brown the elder is a very large blew stone inscript: Here lieth the Body of Margaret wife of Stephen BROWN one of ye Jurates of this Town, departed this Life ye 5th of March Ao. Dni. 1641 aged 46 yeares. To whose memory Mrs. Mary MAPLISDEN, daughter and Heire unto ye said Stephen and Margaret hath caused this stone to bee made. (This stone is on the North side before the step into the Tower. It is now practically illegible but part can be read with the help of the above).
485. At the South side of this last mention’d stone just between the sourthern Pillar and Belfry is a stone shewing: Here resteth the Body of Mary CURTEIS (Daughter and Heire of Stephen BROWN lately Jurate of this Towne of Lydd and wife to Norton Curteis of ye Towne of Lyd) Departed this Life ye 15th of January 1647 and in ye 24 yeare of her Life. (This is still in the
same place, on the South side before the step into the Tower, No. 483 lies to the North of it).
Subsequent to the noting of these inscriptions four more stones were laid down which were noted as follows by the transcriber:-
486. After Thomas Godfrey’s in the Chancel. On a fair Black Marble near unto the North Wall of the Chancel is inscribed:- Here lyeth interr’d the Body of John FOWLE of Dymchurch Gen: and with him Mary his first wife by whom he had Issue six children three of whom he left surviving viz: Mary, John and James. The said Mary his wife died the 16th December 1706 aged 33 years. He died March 17, 1727 aged 61. The said John Fowle was Town Clerk of this Corporation of Lydd 39 years and Clerk to the Lords of Romney Marsh 21 years both which offices he enjoyed till the time of his death. To whose Memory John Fowle his son and only executor caused this to be here placed.
(His arms are displayed on the Stone: A chevron, on a chief 3 mulletts. Crest an Eagles (?) head erased, ? ermine, transfixed by an arrow).
487. On the south side of Berry’s (?No. 473) is a fair bleue stone with the Inscription: Here lieth interr'd ye Body of Elizabeth ye wife of Tho: PLUMMER of this Town who had issue by him 3 sons and 2 daughters (viz) Tho., John, Samuel, Joane and Eliz: and left surviving only Tho; John and Samuel. She departed this life the 8th day of August 1705 aged 29 years and ye said Samuel died the 20 of October following aged 3 months. Also here lyeth buried the body of Thomas Plummer, Gent., who died December 31, 1725 aged 51 years. Here lieth also Mary and Jane by his second wife. (Subsequently was added: Here also lieth ye Body of Mary, second wife of ye above Thomas Plummer who d.t.l. Sept. ye 10 1751 aged 81. At the top of the stone is this Coat of Arms: Two wings conjoined in lure, a chief ermine. Crest a lion’s head erased, holding a rose slipped in his mouth).
488. In the Body of the Church between the two middle Pillars and the South wall is a blue stone inscript: Here lieth the Body of John MORGAN late of Carddaniel in the County of Merioneth Gent., who departed this life Sept. the 23rd Anno Dom: 1728 aged 45 years. (This is now in the centre Aisle towards the Western end).
489. In the Belfry is a stone with this Inscript: Here lieth buryed ye Body of Mr. John BANNEWELL he departed this wife the 8th day of November 1724. One of the Jurats of this Town thirty years and once chosen Bailif. Aged 84 years in 1724. He left issue surviving one son and three daughters viz: James, Elizabeth, Mary and Elizabeth. (The Belfry has been newly paved since this date and the stone is no longer visible).
This concludes Mr. Cobb’s invaluable Transcript.
PART IIThe following Memorials have been placed in the Church since the foregoing were noted.South Aisle
490. (Mural). In the family vault in this church are deposited the remains of Henshaw RUSSELL late of Dover, Esquire, one of her Majesty’s Justices of the Peace for the County of Kent. He d.t.l. at Brussels on 8 August 1847 in the 6th year of his age. The esteem accorded to his worth while living has been succeeded by the highest respect for his memory and the deepest sorrow for his death. This Tablet as a tribute of affection is erected by his nephew and nieces,
Arms: A chevron between 3 ….. Crest, a demi Lion rampant.
491. (Window). Erected by his comrades in affectionate remembrance of Courtney KENNY Lieut. R. Art. Who d. at Lydd on 7 June 1894.
492. (Brass under window). In memory of Sarah FINN, widow of George Finn, Esq., Justice of the Peace of this Town d.t.l. the 2nd March 1891 aged 83.
493. (Brass with window). In memory of George FINN, Esq., Justice of the Peace of this Town d.t.l. 8th January 1868 aged 61 years. He filled the office of Deputy Bailiff for several years and that of Bailiff in 1863.
494. (Mural). This Tablet is erected to the memory of David MORRISON who died July 17, 1852 aged 66 years. Also of Mary, relict of above who d. 24 Nov. 1870 aged 80 years, and who are both buried in Wye churchyard. Mrs. Morrison left the some of £400 to be invested in Consols in the names of the Vicar, Bailiff and Jurats of the Parish of Lydd in trust for the benefit of six poor families and 3 poor widows of the same parish.
495. (Three light window over South Door). In memory of Mary FINN who d. 1883 aged 80.
496. (Hatchment). Arms Quarterly (1) Az. 3 bars erm. In chief as many fleurs-de-lis or. (2) az. 3 leopards heads couped at the neck or. (3) arg. 2 flanches sa each charged with a leopard’s face or. (4) as (1). (These are 3 Denne Coats of Arms. Impaling Quarterly (1) arg. A chev. Gu. Between 3 cocks passant of the same (Cobb). (2) arg. a chev. sa. Between 3 bull’s heads cabossed gu. (Curteis). (3) as (2). (4) as (1). Motto: In Coelo quies.
497. (Mural). Sacred to the Memory of Louisa Anne the wife of David DENNE Esq., of this place who d. on 26 Sept. 1846 aged 45. She was the eldest dau: of the late Rev. Thomas COBB M.A. Rector and Patron of Ightham, Vicar of Sittingbourne and Prebendary of Chichester. Her earthly remains are deposited in the family vault.
498. (Brass, Mural). To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Robert Alured DENNE. Born 15 Sept. 1838 died 26 Nov. 1887. The altar rails in this Church were given by his wife.
499. (Brass, Mural). In loving memory of Lambert Henry DENNE, Major General R. Art. b. 21 Jan. 1831 d. 13 Dec. 1898.
500. (Two light window and brass). To the Glory of God and the beloved memory of David DENNE M.A. of this place, Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the Peace for the Co. of Kent, formerly Captain of the East Kent and Cinque Ports Yeomanry and Bailiff of this Corporation 23 times. He d. Dec. 1861 aged 63.
501. (Mural). Sacred to the Memory of Michael RUSSELL Esq., who died at Wimbledon 11 Jan. 1840 aged 61. Also of his son Ensign Henry Russell 20th Regt. N.I. who d. at Calcutta 5 Nov. 1835 aged 25, and of his daughter Julia Russell who d. at Kensington 3 Jan. 1836 aged 19.
502. (Mural). Arms: A chevron between 3 cross-crosslets fitchee, a crescent for difference. On an escutcheon of pretence a chev. Between 3 lions rampant on a chief invected as many stags heads. (Skinner). Sacred to the memory of Hester widow of Henshaw RUSSELL and dau: of John and Grace SKINNER who d. at her house Marine Parade Dover on 20 Jan. 1837 aged 85. Also of her daughters Hester Russell d. 14 Nov. 1818 aged 35 and Mary Russell d. 7 Dec. 1818 aged 33. The above named Henshaw Russell Esq., d. 6 July 1795 aged 47 and his remains were deposited in a vault at St. Dunstan’s Church, Fleet Street, London.
503. (Hatchment). Az. 3 leopards heads couped at the neck or, impaling Cobb. Crest a leopard’s head as in the Arms (Denne).
504. (Mural). Sacred to the memory of David DENNE Esq., of this place whose earthly remains are deposited in the Family Vault in the churchyard (No. 243). He d. on 8 Feb. 1819 aged 65, leaving a widow, Katherine, dau: of the late Robert COBB Esq., of this place and six children namely: Elizabeth, Katharine, David, Cecilia, Mary-Julia and Thomas.
505. (Brass Cross and Inscription). To the Glory of God and in memory of Edward William DENNE third son of David Denne Esq., of Lydd, who d. at Cheltenham 15 April 1875 aged 39 years. Erected by his widow and children.
506. (Two light window and brass). To the Honour and Glory of God. In Memory of Katharine DENNE second dau: of David and Katharine Denne. She d. July 27, Anno Dom. 1846 aged 52. The window above is dedicated to the memory of Katharine Denne widow of David Denne by the surviving children. She d. Sept. 2, Anno Dom. 1859 aged 92.
507. (Hatchment). Similar to No. 496 but with a Crest; On a chapean a demi peacock wings extended and elevated. (DENNE).
508. (Mural monument by Flaxman representing the mother giving her child to the arms of an angel etc.) Ann RUSSELL wife of Henry Russell Esq., d.t.l. 25 Nov. 1780 in her 31st year and her only child Henry on the 15th day of January following in the 4th year of his age. (16 lines of verse).
509. On the floor of this South Aisle at the West end is a stone inscribed: Hester RUSSELL 1837: Hester Russell 1818 Mary Russell 1818.
510. A large blue slate slab but with no inscription.
511. (At the western end of the Saxon portion, a Hatchment). Arg. 2 hunting horns in pale sa. Garnished or. on a chief az. 3 mulletts or. (MURRAY). On an escutcheon of pretence Skinner as in No. 319 and 502. Crest a falcon (?).
512. (Hatchment). A lozenge bearing or a hunting horn sa. on a chief az. 3 mulletts of the field. On an escutcheon of pretence skinner as above – but field or and chevron gules.
513. (Mural Tablet). Sacred to the memory of Mary MURRAY dau: of Mark and Mary Skinner who d. 8 July 1829 aged 86. She was married in 1761 to Benjamin HOPKINS Esq., son of the Rt. Hon. Edward Hopkins and in 1786 to General Thomas Murray (son of Sir John Murray Bart.) who died and was buried at Malta in 1816 (see No. 319).
514. (Hatchment). Cobb and Curteis quarterly on an escutcheon of pretence. Godfrey. Motto: In coelo quies.
515. (Hatchment). The same on a lozenge.
516. (Mural Tablet). Sacred to the memory of the Rev. Thomas COBB M.A., Son of Robert and Catherine Cobb of New Romney who after a long life devoted to the faithful performance of the Pastoral Duties and the practice of every virtue that could adorn it first as Curate of this Parish and after wards as Rector of the united parishes of Upper Hardres and Stelling in this County d.t.l. August 25, 1794 in the 92nd year of his age. Also of Hester, Daughter of John and Elizabeth SKINNER of Lydd who d. April 8, 1800 in the 93rd year of her age. Their surviving issue Robert Cobb Esq., of this Town and Catharine, Relict of William BYTHESEA of Greenwich Esq., in affectionate Reverence to their Parents caused this Monument to be erected.
517. (Mural). Sacred to the Memory of Robert COBB Esq., late of this Parish and son of the above named Thomas and Hester Cobb who died 20 May 1807 aged 64, leaving a widow, four sons and one daughter. Also to the memory of Amey Cobb widow of the above mentioned Robert Cobb who d. 12 April 1822 aged 80.
518. (Mural). Sacred to the memory of Mary wife of Christopher WILSON, Purser, R.N. and dau: of William and Ann ALLEN of this Town who died Sept. 4, 1829 aged 39 years. She was interred in the burial ground of St. James, Tottenham Court Road, London. Also a son who died April 1823 aged one year. She left surviving one son and one daughter.
519. A Table of Benefactions over the North Doorway.
520. (Mural). Sacred to the memory of the following children of Charles James and Elizabeth BURTON:- William Boteler who d. at Lydd, an infant, on 18 March 1825. Charles who died at Margate, an infant on 23 March 1827. Charles Richard who d. in India, aged 23, on 3 July 1853. Eliza Julia, wife of the Rev. Edw. MARSHALL M.A. who d. at Hastings aged 30, on 31 March 1856. Eliza Mary Burton born 30 Aug. 1831, died 11 March 1892. Edmund Francis Burton, General in the Indian Army born June ….. 182… died at …..
521. (Two light window and brass). To the Glory of God. This window was restored by Ethel Maria GILL-BALLARD. Christmas 1892.
522. (Mural). Sacred to the memory of Eliza wife of Charles James BURTON M.A., Vicar of this Parish and Chancellor of the Diocese of Carlisle and daughter of William BOTELER Esq., of Eastry in this County. She died at Carlisle on 26 June 1866 in the 7th year of her age. Also of the above mentioned Charles James Burton M.A. who d. at Carlisle on 8th April 1887 aged 95 years.
523. (Brass, Mural). In loving memory of Marian Isabel RUSSELL wife of Dr. W.J. Russell who d. at The Grange, Lydd, Kent, 5 Oct. 1910. Born 9 May 1872. Erected by her sorrowing Mother, Mrs. H.S. Pearse, Rose Bay, Sydney, N.S.W.
523a. (Mural). Sacred to the memory of Lieut. Colonel Harold FINN V.D. J.P. born Oct. 5th 1867 died March 4th 1921 aged 53, eldest son of the late Edwin Finn J.P. Mayor of Lydd.
In the Quire.
524. (Brass, Mural, N. Side). To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Neville Lancelot COLLINS 2nd Lieut. Royal Sussex Regt., killed while leading his platoon in the advance of the Somme, August 16, 1916, aged 22. His body lies in a soldier’s grave not far from Pozieres. His Soul to God. His Life for King and Country.
525. (East window of five lights). The two Northern lights: To the Honour and Glory of God and in memory of Edwin FINN, 34 years Chief Magistrate of this Borough and 45 years Churchwarden. Born 1835. Died 1917.
525. The two Southern lights: To the Honour and Glory of God and in memory of Thomas FINN of Westbroke House, Many years a Jurat and Bailiff of the Ancient Corporation of this Town. Born 1813. Died 1881.
526. (The three lancets on S. Side of the Quire): To the Honour and Glory of God These windows are dedicated by parishioners and Friends in memory of the Rev. Frederick Spencer DALE, Vicar of Lydd 1887 to 1900 A.D.
527. (Mural Tablet over entrance to Chapel of Our Lady on the South Side of the Quire – now the organ chamber). Sacred to the Memory of the Rev. William Philip WARBURTON M.A. late Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge, Vicar of this Parish and Domestic Chaplain of the Most Reverend John MOORE D.D. Archbishop of Canterbury. He died 7 July 1821 aged 59 years and was interred in this Chancel. This tribute of affection to his beloved memory is erected by his widow and only daughter.
528. (Metal Tablet below the above). To the Glory of God and in loving memory of the Revd. Frederick Spencer DALE M.A., Rector of this Parish 1887-1900. Died at Bovey Tracey 19 Sept. 1900 aged 73. And Lydia Elizabeth his wife died at Oxshott May 3rd 1917 aged 77. This Tablet was erected by their children. Also in loving memory of their sons Arthur Christopher died in Australia 15 Sept. 1918 aged 43. Benjamin Herbert who lost his life by an accident at Paarl, South Africa, 22 Oct. 1904 aged 24.
529. In the Centre of the Nave is a Ledger Stone inscribed: In memory of John PLUMMER who died April ye 16, 177- aged –9 years. Also of Sarah his wife who died March ye 18, 1776 aged (?65) years. Left surviving Thomas and James. (This to the west of the Plummer Stone No. 487).
529a Three lancet windows on South Side of the Choir inscribed: These windows are the gift of the Bates Association of America in honour of their ancestors at Lydd, 1924.
530. The War Memorial Mural Tablet on the North Wall of the Tower.
To the Praise of God
In ever glorious memory of
the men of this Parish who laid down their lives
in the Great War 1914-1918.
P.W. Adams
R.M. Adams
E.T. Ashmore
E.J. Balcombe
H.G. Balchin
C.W. Bass
C.G. Bean
T. Burchill
A. Blacklocks
R.G.W. Bradbury
A.V. Browne
R.H.V. Carpenter
H.T. Chasmar
W.C. Chesterman
J. Collick
N.L. Collins
A.F. Dalton
"Faithful unto death".
A. Drummond
P.W. Dunk
C.W. Frampton
H.W. Fuller
J.D. Godfrey
N. Godfrey
C.A. Hambrook
G. Hands
J.W. Hassall
E. Jackson
A.M. James
L. Jones
G. Kennett
J.G. Kent
D. Laing
G. Locke
H.H. LordingH.D. Martin
J.R. Millar
T. Mills
A.E. Munds
J.H. Noakes
W.R. Oiller
A. Paine
F. Paine
W.G. Paine
W.G. Priddis
J. Raine
A. Ramsden
F.J. Read
T. Saxon
H.J. Sheppard
C.G. Sills
C.E.A. SpannerA.L. Spicer
F. Southerden
F.J. Steward
T. Terry
J. Turk
R.H. Turner
W.G. Waddell
W.A. Wellsted
A.C. Williams
C.F. Williams
C.L. Williams
F.E. Williams
C.E. Wood
D. Wood
W.J. Wood
Inscriptions in the Town.
531. On a cottage in the Town end of the Station Road. T.H. 1705. (Note: believed to be Thomas Haisell).
532. On an old stone build house in High Street:- S / E.M. / 1693
533. On Skinner House S I.M. / 1695
534. On the Beehive Inn. C / T.A. / 1715
535. On the old wall of front garden of Vine House. L IV / M.E. 94
APPENDIX
Will of Rafe Willcockes (475).
22 Dec. 1555, I Rafe Willcocks of the parishe of Lydde, Jurate, etc., etc. To be buried within the parishe churche of Lydde in the middle pace of the same churche is Master Bailiff and his bretherne shall thinke it mete and I will that a faire tombe shalbe made ouer my graue at the discretion of my executors. To the hie altare 6s 8d. To the reparacon of the churche of Lidd 40s. Vnto prestes and clarkes of the parishe of Lydd at my buriall according to the cutome in this behalf and to prestes that shall cum oute of the towne eighte pence a pece etc., and in like manner at my monthes minde and at my twelve monthes minde 13s 4d, and to poore people 40s. To John Wilcocks my servante £5 and he to look to my cattelle til Michaelmas after my decease £3.6.8 with meate and drinke condicionally that he tarrie with my executors so longe. To Roberte Dodd my servant £3.6.8. (and as before). To Richarde Sede my servant 40s for his wages till Michaelmas with meate, drinke and clothing. Vnto John Brett my servant 26s 8d the same and if my executors shall not like his service the I will that they shall paie him for the time that he hathe served and lett him departe. Vnto John Bourne my servant 20° and the keping of a horse or geldinge and two budds or kine untill Michaelmas nexte. Vnto Thomas Maire my servant fowre lodes of fewell wood. Vnto Constance Berie my maide servante 20s. Vnto Johane Haywarde my servante 40s which I will shalbe in the kepinge of Peter Godfrey of Lydde Jurate. Vnto Thomas Cunstable my servant 6s 8d. Vnto Joane Berie my maide servant one ewe and a lambe. Vnto Julian Presten my servant 20s. I geve unto my brother Robert Wilcocks widowe 20s which she owethe vnto me. Vnto the daughter of the saide Robert Wilcocks 20s at her marriage. To Stephen Reamis, servant to the right worshipfull Sr. John Baker £5. Vnto Richard Lake servante to the same Sr. John Baker £5. Where John Berie of Ivechurch holdithe all those landes which I have to farme by lease of Master Macket of Rye I will he shall have and hold the same by the terme to cum. I will John Waterman shall have to farme all my eight acres he now occupieth paying yearely 40s. Vnto Sibill my wife all my leases etc., in Lydde and my best ambling mare and my nexte best geldinge with two side saddells and bridells, sixe of my best kine, two of my best rammes and threescore of my best ewes and sufficient foder for her catell, As for thre kyne whiche she must kepe for Henrie Potten of Lydde. Also ten seamys of wheate and ten of barley. Also all the Jeuells and three silver spoones, all my swyne and poultrie, all my hempe and my fuell wood in my close except certaine long Battes reserves for railes and £50. To William Willcockes my sonne two fetherbeddes eight pare of shetes with stedill etc., and rest of my householdstuff vnto Joane Willcockes and Anne Willcockes my doughters. To Joane Willcockes my daughter £50 at her mariage. To Anne Willcockes my daughter £50 at her mariage. Residewe to be solde by myne executors to the most advantage to pay detts etc. Peter Godfrey of Lydde Jurate, Richarde Snatchebull of Mersam, yoman, and John Berye of Ivechurch yoman my executors and to eche £10. The right worshipfull Sr. John Baker Knight, supervisor and £20. And as to my Landes and tenements, rentes and servicys within the parishes of Lydd, Mydley, Olde Romeney, Warhorne, Snargate, Brocklande and Wrotam, the 22 Dec. 2 & 3 Philip and Mary. Vnto my kinsman John Wilcockes of London 1½ acre in Brucklande in the occupation of John Gibbes. To William Willcockes my sonne all my lands in Wrotam cauled Itam Parke and all my manor of Warhorne and all those my landes in Snargate. In default to Edward Willcockes my sonne and in defaulte to Joane and Anne Willcockes my daughters. To Sibill my wife £20 by the yere conditionally that she will forsake her jointure dowrie or widow-righte in my lands assigned to William and Edwarde Willcockes my sonnes. After my detts paid I will my executors shall bestowe £800 of the residue to the purchasing of landes for my said sonne Edward when he shall come to 21 yeres, he, when 21, to make a release to William my sonne of all his right or title to my manor of Warehorne. In the presence of Nicholas Pyx, John Hebilthwaite writer hereof, John Willcockes of London, John Webbe of Westhedde, Clemente Stuppenny, Wm. Pyxe. The said Testator also willed to John Reinoldes his father in lawe a geldinge, to John Bourne his servant his next beste waine with wheles, yokes and an iron tighte.
Proved 23 Jan. 1555 by Peter Godfrey, and John Berie executors, powers reserved to Richard Snachebull. (P.C.C. 38 More).
See p. 417 Records of Lydd for the fees etc., for his burial.
Will of John Motesfont, Vicar (450).
"In the name of God, Amen. The 25th day of September in the year of the Lord 1420:- I, John Motesfont, Vicar of Lydd, ill in body but well in mind, make my will as follows. First I bequeath my soul to God Almighty, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the Saints, and my corruptible body to be buried in a grave in most holy (sacrosancte) mother church".
To the College of St. Mary Winton [i.e. New College] in Oxford my books both old and new and one Book of Innocent, which Master John Norton has at Oxford; also a Book of Surgery, and a folio "de Residuo". To Master John Norton all my Repertorios which he has in his charge with a chest and other. To Dom John Dhynnok 6-8d; to the parish-church of Lydd five marcs (66-8d) for buying one Antiphonal; to the wife of John Baker my best cloak with a hood to be chosen by her; to my servant Robert my russet cloak and one pair of sheets; and to John my servant 20d. That Walter Type have a piece of cloth of which he may make himself a cloak. Master William Stapilford have a tractate and folio "Rex Dominus", also an incomplete book called "Magistri Historiam" with a Genealogy of the Old Testament. William Quarle, precentor (cantor) of Crythyngton have my dagger and best belt. To my laundress my long cloak of bright colour; to Idone Englond a long cloak of deep red, lined. To Dom. Andrew Aylewin one book called "Pupilla Oculi". The residue after paying debts to my Exors, and each to have 20/- for their labour, viz Dom. Andrew Aylewin, priest, John Barker and Richard Bromley of Lydd, to dispose for my soul. – (Register of Abp Chicheley fol 340, at Lambeth).*
*This will has been kindly supplied by A.H. Taylor, Esq.
Will of Thomas atte Brege (472).
Vigil of all Saints (i.e. 31 Oct.) 1443. Feofees of all my lands, tenements, rents, etc., in Lydd, Promhill, Midley, Old Romney, and Woodchurch, or elsewhere – John Serlis of Lydd, John Hughekin of Ivechurch, Henry Alayn of Lydd, William Godfray otherwise called Dermor, and William Harlakynden of Woodchurch. All to Thomas (sic), but if he die, then 12 acres of land situated upon the Den of Stoughehilde and 9 acres of land upon the Den of Heye called Blithbrery, 7 acres of land in parish of Promhill in divers parcels, viz 2 acres are in Pondfeld, one acre on the south part of the church there heading to the churchroad, formerly John Geoffery’s; and two other acres adjoining the land of Sir Thomas de Etchingham, Knight, to be sold, and the money for our souls. Then all other lands to son John, providing a priest in the Church of Lydd for three years for my soul etc. Daughters Alice, Joan, and Idonia 40 marcs (£25-13-4d).
Witnesses:- James Ayllewyn, Richard Glover, William Sharley, John Quykman, John Norton, barber, John Brode, William Leycroft. (……….).
Kindly supplied by Arthur Hussey, Esq.
Will of Tho. Godefray (464).
8 January 1426/7. Thomas Godefray late of Old Romene of sound mind made his testament as follows. He left his soul to omnipotent God and the Blessed Virgin Mary and All Saints and his body to be buried in the parish church of Lyde. To the high altar of the said churche 6s 8d. To the fabric of the said church 13s 4d. To the high altar of the church of Sellyng 3s 4d, and to the fabric of the said church 6s 0d. To the fabric of the church of St. Clement in Old Romene 13s 4d. To William atte Bowe 2s 0d. To John Badekok 13s 4d. To John Baret 3s 4d. To each priest at his burial and the next day in masses 12d. To each of his God sons [not named] 2s. His executors are to find one sufficient priest at Rome to celebrate there for his soul and that of Johanna his wife, for the soul of John Temworth and for the souls, of all his benefactors and all the faithful departed, during one Lent, and one other priest to celebrate in the parish church of Lyde for 10 years. The residue of his goods, his debts being paid he left to Dom. Andrew Ayllewene, chaplain, Richard Glover and Wm. Turnour, whom he made his executors. He appointed Master Thomas Moonie, clerk and Dom. Wm. Love, clerk, supervisors of his testament.
Probate granted at The Manor of Lamehith 27 Oct. 1430.
Lambeth. Resister Chichele Part I. Fo. 426b.
Extracted by Miss I. Churchill, F.R.H.S.
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Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1756, added 20th April 2008
In The Chancell.
536. On a Fl. Stone, near ye South Wall, towards ye East, with this Coat. [Sa. a chevn. betw. 3 pelicans’ hds. or, a chough sa. for diffce. at apex of chevn.]. (Jn. Godfrey, d.1612). Here lieth ye Body of John ye Fourth Sonne of Thomas GODFREY, Gentleman; whoe having been a Student in ye Schoole of Protestants neere Roane, and in Harte’s Hall in Oxford, and having attained to ye Latine and French Tongue, departed this Life ye 2d. of Februarye, in ye 18th Year of his Age. Anno Domini 1612/3 … Hodie Milii, Cras Tibi.
537. At The Head of ye Last, is a Small Fl. Stone thus inscribed, on Brass.
Arctus ad Caelos Aditus:Decora Arctior nulto latet ipsa Porta. Solus hâc Altam repit in Qinetem Lacteus Infans. Robertus, Primogenitus Richardi GODFREY Geni. natus xi Aug. hinc demigrans xxvii Octo (1616). proximè sequentis. Hic nimis cito citiq. est.
538. Near ye South Door, on a Brass Plate, under ye Brass Figure of a Man, on a Flat Stone. Hic jacet Magister Johannes MOTERFONT, utrinsq Juris Baccalauri , et nuper Vicari istius Ecclesiae; Qui obijt vi Die Novembris Anno Dni. MCCCCXX Cuj Animae ppicietur Deus. Amen. Out from between his Hands proceeds a Label with this Inscript. Miserere Mei, Deus, Sedm Magna Miam tuam.
Round ye Verge of ye Stone are the following Verses on a Brass Fillet. Qui Tumulos cernis, cin non Mortalia spermis?/Tali namq Domo clanditur Omnis Homo./Regia Majestas; Omnis Terrena Potestas/Transiet absq Morâ, Mortis cum venerit Hora./Ecce Corona Datur nulli, nisi ritè sequatur,/Vitam Justorum; fugiens Exempla malorum./Oh quam ditantur qui caelica Regna lucrantur!/Vivent jocundi confessi Crimina Mundi.
539. Near This is Another, in Brass, on a Flat Stone. Here lieth Buried the Body of Laurence STUPPENYE, Batchelor, Son of Clement Stuppenye, Jurate. Who hath been both Jurate and Bayliffe of Lydd, and died ye 9th of October 1613.
540. On a white Marble enlayd in a Blue Stone. Here lieth ye Body of Dame Dorothy PALMER, of ye ancient Famely of ye SCOTTS of Hartfordshire, Sometyme Wife and Widow of Thomas HERNDEN, one of the Magistrates of this Towne of Lydd: and, since, wife and Widow of Sir Henry Palmer, Knight, Contronler of his Majesties Navy. She died ye 21st of Julie, A.Dni 1621. To whose Memory, John SHARPE of ye Anncient Town of Rye in ye County of Sussex, Gent, Nephew and Executor of ye last Will & Testament of ye said Dorothy Palmer, caused this Remembrance to be made.
541. On a Fine Mural Monument against ye North Wall, with the Bust of Thomas GODFREY Esq. full Faced, curled Hair, with a Ruffe, and a Red Scarfe over his Right Shoulder – with ye Arms of Godfrey as before. The say’d Thomas Godfrey, hereby interrd, left Issue, by his 3 Several Wives, Three Sons and 1 Daughter. viz. Peter, Thomas, Richard, and Mary; all which he liv’d to see well disposed of in Marriage into several worthy Families, and to be Parents of many Hopefull Children, to his great Comfort. To whom, in Returne of Pious Gratitude, His Second Son Thomas, and Sarah his Wife have placed these Memorials.
542. On a Fair Blue Stone underneath ye Monument, wth. ye Arms as before. To The Memory of Thomas GODFREY Esq., born at New Romney in ye Year of Our Lord God 1553, Sonne and Heire of Peter Godfrey of Lydd Gent, wheire he and his Ancestors have continued in good Esteem and Reputation, for above Two Hundred Years, as appears by their Funeral Monuments yet extant in ye Said Church; and, by their Several Wills and Testaments proved in ye Register’s Office at Canterbury and London. Hee was Captain of ye Horse for above 40 Years together, before his Death; Notwithstanding which, hee Himself was charged with, & did find, at every Muster, 5 Light Horse, and 20 Foot. Hee was a frank House Keeper; Hospitable to Strangers, and charitable to ye Needy. He Liv’d beloved, and died lamented especially by ye Poor, in ye Three Score and Eleventh Year of his Age. being in ye Year of Our Lord God. 1623.
In the North Chancell.
543. On a Brass Plate, on a Fl. Stone, with this Coat. GODFREY as Before (written only) imp. Vairy arg. & sa. on a chief sa. 3 5foils arg. Here lieth Mary sole Daughter and Heire of Thomas PARTRIDGE of Iden in ye County of Sussex Gent. First Wife of Thomas Godfrey of Lydd Esq. By whom he had Issue 1 Son Peter. The said Mary died on ye 19th of January Ano. Dni. 1580/1.
544. Over ye Effigies of Sr. Walter MERRIL wch. is on ye Wall, hangs a Table with The following Inscription in Modern Characters. Here lieth Buried the Body of Walter MERRIL Knight, Lord of The Mannor of Jaque’s Court in Lydd; and one that vow’d the defending of ye Holy Land, and liv’d in ye VIII Year of EDWARD THE 3D as appeareth by ancient Records. 1333. T.G. WW.
545. Here are Some other Flat Stones with Crosses on them, not legible.
In The South Chancell.
546. On a Large Flat Stone, under ye Figure of a Man in Brass. Here lies Clement STUPPENYE, one of ye Jurates of This Town of Lydd, who was chosen Jurate of ye Same Town in ye Year of Our Lord 1565. and afterwards was elected Bayliffe of ye same Town Seven Several Times, who departed hence in the Lord th’ eleventh Day of November in ye Yeare of Our Lord 1608. and in the 83d. Year of his Age. In Holy Writt, The Pilgrimage of Man,/Here upon Earth is liken’d to a Spann;/His Days uncertain, Brittle as ye Glass,/His cheifest Glory like ye With’ring Grass./A Flow’r in Field doth flourish fair a Day,/E’er Morrow Morn it vanishes away./Such is our State: We now in Glory flourish,/But, in an Instant, suddainlye do perish.
547. Between this Tomb and ye South Wall – lyes, Clement the Son of Richard STUPPENYE who died Oct. ye 6th 1591.
548. On a Flat Stone – with these Arms. ¼ly: 1). Arg. a bear rt. sa. chained & collared or. 2). 3 bends. 3). 2 bends. 4). a chevn. betw. 3 pheons. (all no tinctures). The Arms of Hugh HERESFORD Gent, who departed this Life the Twentie Ninth Day of December, in ye Year of Our Lord, Anno. Dom. 1645 being of the Age of Thirty fower Years.
In The Body & Isles.
549. On a Brass Plate under ye Figures of a Man and a Woman. Here, under this Stone, lieth Buried ye Bodies of Thomas HARTE Yeman (sic) Sutime Baylie of thys Towne and Malyn his Wyffe, wch. Thomas decessed ye 20th Day of July, in the Year of Our Lord God 1557. Whose Souls Our Lord receive to his Mercy.
550. On a Bl. Stone inlaid with White on wch. are These Coats. [3 shs. in line.
I. Sa. a fess or betw. 3 dextr. hands arg. imp. Gu. a fess wavy, 3 piles wavy arg. in chief.]II. BATE as Before imp. Erm. a bend gu.
III. BATE as Before imp. Or, a bend cotised sa]. The Bend shd. be charged with 3 Mullets of ye Field. Here Lieth ye Body of Richard Bate Gent, (Son of James and Alice Bate, sometime of This Town). He left Issue, by his first Wife (Daughter of Mr John WALLIS, sometime Minister of Ashford in this County) By whom he had Issue 4 Sons and 1 Daughter: Richard, John, Samuel, Stephen and Anne. When he had livd with her near 20 Years, she died ye 17th Day of June (1656) in ye 42d. Year of her Age. He died ye 16th of March following Anno. 1656/7. In ye 47th Year of his Age’; After he had been Baylief of this Corporation Six Times. Statum est Omnibus semel Mori.
551. On a Brass Plate on a Flat Stone. Here lyeth Buried ye Body of William DALLET of Lidd who died ye 28th of January 1598/9, being then Bayliffe of this Towne, and ye 40th Yere of QUEEN ELISABETH Reigne, and in ye 48th Yere of his Age, Leving behinde him 3 Sons and 3 Daughters.
552. On a Brass Plate, under ye Image of a Man in Brass, on a Fl. Stone. Hic Jacet Robtus COKINTUM (COKYRAM), qui Obijt Vicessimo Primo Die Mensis Marcij, Anno Dni. Millio Quingentesio Octavo. Cujus Aie ppicietur Deus. Out of ye Mouth of ye Image, goes a Label wth. these words. Jsu Fili Dei Miserere Mei.
Index of Names & Places
Numbers in brackets (73) are surnames used as Christian names.
Names Index
Adams 142, 143, 530
Allen 211, 25-2, 260-5, 518
Ames 30
Arney (73)
Ashmore 530
Austen 299
Austin 22, (136, 298
Bainsden 73a
Baker 280, 293, 397, 413
Balchin 530
Balcomb 530
Ballard 521
Banks (195), 302
Bannewell 82, 361, 489
Barling (420)
Barnes 32
Barnett 150
Bartholomew 77
Bartlett 183
Bass 36, 180, 246-9, 530
Bate 459, 465-9, 470, 478,
529a, 550
Bateman 316, 479
Bates 196
Bean 530
Bedwell 98
Beresford 458
Berrey, Berry 473-4, 476
Billitt 22
Birch 227, 327
Bishop (134)
Blacklocks 394-6, 398, 400, 403, 429, 430, 530
Blackman 303
Blake (72), 364
Blatcher 128
Bonny 17, 18
Boteler 520, 522
Bourn 9
Bradbury 530
Brackenbury 112
Brann 444
Brett 197-8, 380-1
Brege 472
Brook 83
Brown, Browne 480-1,484-5,
530
Bugg 4
Burchill 530
Burgess 215-6, 323-4, 338
Bourguieres 193
Burkett 139, 130
Burton 520, 522
Burwash 332, 369
Buss 212-3, 219, 220
Bythesea 516
Carpenter 530
Chasmar 530
Chesterman 530
Chisent 32
Clark, Clarke 340, 353
Cobb 85, 184-5, 497, 504,
516-7
Cock 53, 54a, 107
Cockerell 49, 50
COKINTUM (COKYRAM) 552
Cokintun 462
Cole 351, 442
Coleman 1
Collick 300, 530
Collins (202),(204), 524, 530
Cook 150, 312
Coxsell 322, 332-4, 341-4,
361, 413
Crismas (102)
Crittenden 129, 226
Curteis (63, 64), 485
Dale 526, 528
Dallet 460, 551
Dalton 32, 294
Deane 32
Denne 141, 243, 257,
497-500, 502, 504-7
Ditton (128)
Dowle 388-9, 417-8
Drake 194
Dray 166, 406-8
Drinker 258
Drummond 530
Dunk 530
Edgar 16
Edwards 221, 415, 422, 426
Elgar (30)
Esquare 32
Eve 33
F……. 447
Fagg (79, 206), 295-7
Fieldpott 13
Finlay 7
Finn 12, (94), 109, 135-137,
144-149, 156-161, 163,
281-2, 291-2, 492-3, 495,
525, 523a
Flanagan 47
Ford (229)
Foster 278
Fowle 10, 486
Fox 363-4
Frampton 530
Francois 32
Freebody (166)
Fuller 530
G…… 42, 379
Gardner 105-6, 108
Gasson 326, 328
Gatrell 8
George 339
Gibbons 132
Gifford 25
Gilbert 91-96, 177
Gill 107
Gill-Ballard 521
Glide 26-7
Goble 322
Godden 104
Godfrey (166), 170-2, 174-5,
176-7, 314, 320, (321),
(354), 448-9, 453-4, 463-4,
530,536, 537, 541-543
Goldsmith 266
Goodwin 181
Gosbee 103
Gravener 399
Green 107, 118, 253-5, 283,
419-20
Greenfield 151, (Note
Greenland 194, 234,
238-40, 319, 322, 439
Greenstreet 113, 117
Grist 138
Gundry 22
H…… 531
Haisell 232, 267-8, 284, 531
Hallaway 210
Hambrook 530
Hamilton (132)
Hammerden (399)
Hamlin 211
Hands 530
Harden (Harding) 270-2
Harman (202)
Harmer 200
Harrison 89, 110
Harrod 321
Harte 461, 549
Harvel 99
Hassall 530
Hedgcock 97
Henshaw (181, 490, 502)HERESFORD 548Hernden 452,540
Herring 315
Hewett 54, (207)
Hickman 52
Hicks 305
Hollyer 352
Hook 24
Hopkins 319, 513
Howland (202)
Huddart 32
Hunt 13
Hutchings 440-1
Idenden 305
Infield (28)
Inmeet 304
Isham 459
Jackson 530
James 530
Jarvis 58
Jell 201-4, 209
Jenken, Jenkin, Jenkins, Jenkens 2, 63, 66, 73,
357-60, 375-8, 424
Johnson 99
Jones 219, 233, 241-2, 294,
530
Jordan, Jorden 372, 386
Kemp 382-3
Kennett 530
Kenny 491
Kent 530
Ketchley 164
King 336
Knight 46, 477
Lacy 341, (354), 355
Ladson 236
Laing 530
Lancaster 437, 443
Lanes 112
Lawrence 423-4
Leaver 387
Lee 35, 37-40, 43-45a
Leeds 155, 311, (339)
Lepper 173, 176, 178-180
Liverpool 32
Livesay (442)
Locke 530
Long 31
Longley 425, 427-8, 431-6,
438
Lording 122-7, 129, 130-1,
530
Lucas 3
Lyndsay (132)
M………… 28
Mackett 414
Maplisden 465, 482, 484
Mariner 32
Marketman 153, 331
Marshall 199, 530
Marten 191 (note)
Martin 530
Mason 32
Masters 19-21, 86, 279,
349-50, 471
Maxsted 29, (294)
May 401
Menil 455MERRIL 544Miller 530
Mills 530
Milsted 273-4
Mittel 384, 386, 390, 393
Moclestue 6
Moore 421
Morgan 488
Morphet (294)
Morris 107
Morrison 14-5, 494
Mortley 229-30
Motesfont 450, 538
Munday 53
Munds 530
Munn 10
Murray 97, 268, 319, 513
Mutlow 235
Nash 168
Newball 224
Noakes 530
Noble 166-7
Norman 186
Norton (343, 485)
Nowers 190-3
Oiller 530
Oyller 79, 231
P……. 447
Paine 530
Palmer 452, 540
Pantrey 170
Partridge 454, 543
Pearse 523
Pelham 361
Pell (53)
Philips 313Pike 78
Piper 306-10Plummer 34, 487, 529
Polhill 264, 335, 399
Pope 276
Potten 446
Prescott 285
Prisddis 530
Purdwax 275
Raine 530
Ramsden 256, 530
Rand 277
Rawley 87
Rayner 313
Read 237, 530
Roberts 84
Robinson 181-2
Rolfe 11, 12
Roffe (298)
Ross 32
Russell (181), 490, 501-2,
508-9, 523
Rutton 3
Samson 214, 283
Sargent 88, 89, (212)
Saunders 90
Saxby 290
Saxon 530
Sell 244
Score 8
Scott 452
SCOTTS 540
Sharpe 152, 452, 540
Sheppard 60, 61, 402, 530
Shoosmith 405, 409-12, 416
Sills 530
Sisley 245
Skinner 316-8, 502, 516
Smith 27, 48, 59, 65, 67-71,
445
Smithers 133-4, 287-9
Southerden 114-6, (437),
530
Southwell (212)
Spanner 530
Spincer (199), 530
Stafford (117)
Stevens 55, 391-2
Steward 530
Strowd 75-6, 80-1, (94)
Strugghill 5, 5a
Stuppenye 451, 456, 457,
539, 546, 547
Summers (122)
Tart 195, 330, 341
Taylor 73a
Temple 165
Terry 51, 56-7, 62-4, 66,
72-4, 169, 187-9, 205-8,
211, 269, 337, 345-8,
356, 386, 530
Thomas 483
Thornton 151-2
Thurston 246
Timson 200
Tinnock 141
Tookey 470
Turk 530
Turner 530
Usher 110
Waddell 530
Walker 10, (73), 368
Wallis 459, 550
Walmesley 217
Warburton 527
Ward 57
Wells 259
Wellsted 530
Weston (442)
White 286, 354
Willcocke 470, 475, 477,
478, 479
Williams 530
Wilson 404, 418, 518
Wing 10
Wood 41, 100-2, 119-21,
301, 353, 530
Yeomans, Youmans 362,
373-4
Young 172
Place Index
Appledore 107
Ashford 459, 55
Aylesbury 180
Australia 528
Melbourne 215
N.S.W. 523
Brenchley 215
Brighton 235
Brookland 138, 216
Broomhill 114-6, 437, 443-4
Carddaniel (Merioneth) 488
Chessington 141
Deptford 200
Dover 408
Dungeness 6, 25, 61, 79,
99, 143, 424
Dymchurch 10, 187
Eastry 522
Greenwich 516
Hamstreet 213, 246
Hardres, Upper 516
Hertfordshire 540
Holmstone (Ayr) 141
Iklesham 418
Iden, Sussex 454, 543
Ivychurch 35, 185-6
Lewisham (Rye) 332
London 211, 319, 459,
St. Pauls Convent
Garden 142
Apothecaries’ Hall 213
St. Geo. Martyr 353
St. Dunstan, Fleet Street 502
St. James, Tottenham Court
Road 518
Lydd Dengemarsh 263
The Grange 523
Westbroke 525, 171 (a)
Midley 38
Newchurch 420New Romney 542Peckham (Surrey) 290
Putney 294
Ramsgate 117
Romney, New 134,340,471, 516
Romney, Old 464
Rye 31, 59, 540
Sandgate 302
Sandhurst 57
Smarden 63
Smeeth 10
Southampton 99
Stelling 5, 16
Stratford, Essex 293
Sweden 111
United States 212
Westwell 9
Weybridge 182
Wittersham 64
Willesborough 213
Wimbledon 501
Wye 494
Coats of Arms Index
Bate 459, 465-6, 470
Bateman 316
Beresford 458
Cobb 496, 507, 514-5
Curteis 496, 507, 514-5
Denne 243, 496, 502, 507
Fowle 10, 486
Godfrey 448, 453-4, 514-5
Hernden 452
Isham 459
Maplisden 465-6Master 471
Murray 511-2
Palmer 452
Partridge 454
Plummer 34, 487
Russell 490, 502
Scott 452
Skinner 319, 502, 511-2
Wilcocke 470
Wing 10
General Subjects
Army
10th Light Dragoons 84,
161a
East Kent Yeo. 500
Royal Artiller 491, 499
East Kent Militia 56
West Kent Militia 3, 181
Lydd Militia and Trained
Band 161a, 361, 362,
474
Captain of ye Horse 542
Army con'd
R. Sussex Regt. 524
Lydd Volunteer Infantry 161(a)
Indian Army 501, 520
R. Munster Fus. 47
Navy and Marine 7, 16, 22, 54,
401, 518
H.M.S. Barosa 194
H.M.S. Culloden 100
H.M.S. Diligence 110
H.M.S. Rose 99Navy cont'd
H.M.S. Severn 25
S.S. Losborough 22
Brig. "Nora" 6
Barque "Enchantress" 32
Schooner "Rebel" 31
"Thomas Mitchell" 117
"Northfleet" 186
Controller of his Majesties
Navy 540Occupations
Barrack Master 84,
132, 171 (a)
Barber 188
Blacksmith 133
Bricklayer 278
Carpenter 173
Farmer 172
Grazier 62, 166, 344
Labourer 87
Surgeon 63, 88, 335
Lydd Index
Bailiff 152, 165, 170, 316-7,
332, 456, 459, 461, 466,
468-9, 473-4, 477, 493,
500, 525, 539, 546, 549-551
Jurate 5, 11, 151, 170, 316,
452, 456, 465-6, 473, 477,
480-1, 485, 489, 525, 539, 546
Church Roof 472
Churchwarden 153, 170, 211Clerk 69
Town Clerk 486
Commoner 170
Freeman 468
Magistrate 540Manor of Jaque’s
Court, Lydd 544
Riding Officer 9
Town Sergeant 178
Vicar, Curate 516, 522, 526-8
Inscriptions in the Church (Terreena Bellinger as updated, 2009, the listing of monuments etc
inside the church. The results including many photographs can be consulted at http://www.rmrt.org.uk/
The Monumental Inscriptions in Folkestone Church
The Monumental Inscriptions in Folkestone Church, with notes from Parish Registers. Noted by Leland L. Duncan Noted 5th October 1891. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1759, added 20th April 2008.
The following is as far as possible an exact transcription of Mr L.L. Duncan's field notebook for the M.I.s in the Folkestone area where he seems have stayed during September and October 1891. His notebook written up in his shorthand, in pencil, on the site leaves something to be desired. The paper of the notebook has over time become somewhat dirty and aged but is an immensely valuable record of that date.
Transcribed and typed up by Christine PantreyMemorials in Folkestone Church.
126. HENDSON monument in the South Chancel of Folkestone Church.
Coats: 1. A cross between four fleur de lys./ 2. A chevron between three fleur de lys impaling / a cross between four fleur de lys./ Crest: a hand grasping a claw? A lions jamb.
For the inscription on the above see further on.
127.In memory of / Isaac HAGUE / He died 16th of May 1772 / aged 30 years. Left issue by / Ann his wife one son and one daughter / Viz- John and Elizabeth. / Here also lieth four children / Of the above: / John died the 6th of September / 1764 aged one month / Susanna died the 7th of June / 1770 aged 4 years. / Elizabeth died the 29th of July / 1772 aged five months / John died the 11th of December / 1772 aged 4 years.
Oval black marble tablet, in South Chancel, Folkestone Church.
There is another exactly similar at the West end of the Nave.
Memorials in Folkestone Church.
215. HERDSON Monument: Folkestone Church:
(THE)ARTS AND ARMS (THOSE TWO BELLONIAN TWINS / HAVE FRENDLIE METT AND KIST EACH OTHER VEIWE / ONE HERE INSCVLPT THOUGH DEAD SVCH HONOR WINS. / NOT TO BE RAZD BY TYMES ALTERNAT HEWE / (HIS) LIFE (THEMBLEME OF TRANSCENDENT WORTH) / (E)QVIPARATS THE BEST OF NOBLE BIRTH / RELIGIOVS , PRVDENT , VALIANT , CHASTE, AND MEEKE. / DISDAINEING WRONG, OPPRESSION OR DECEIPT / SVCVRING THE HELPLESSE (WHO HELPS SVCCOVR SEEK /
OLD PHENIX LIKE DIED FROM WHOSE ASHES SPR…(ING) / (N)OE OTHER THEN AT FIRST WAS IN THE FR…(first?)
Left lower panel
216. JOHANES HERDSON ARMIGER, HEN: HERDSON CIVISET SENATORIS / LONDON FILIVS: PVER INGENVE DOMI EDVCATVS, GENEROSIS MORBIVS / ARTIBVSQ OPTIMIS ANIMVM EXCOLVIT ADOLESCENS… …/ IN EXTERAS REGIONES IVVENIS VALORE ET VERA MAG…./ .ATE INVLLI SECVNDVS IN SENECTVTE GRAVISSIMI…. NE= / GOTIJS VER…VS EST DEFVNCTVS CAELEBS, RE…CIT / CORPORE AVTEM SVB MARMORE ISTE / PVLVERESCENTE. / AVVNCVLO SVO CHARISSIMO BASIL DIXWELL NEPOS EX SO= / RORE OBSERVANTISSIMVS ET HERES VNICVS EX INTIMA / BENEVOLENTIA HOC MONVMENTVM / AMORIS MO. RENS / POSVIT OBIJT 29 MARCH Ao 1622. /
HERDSON monument in Folkestone Church. Right lower panel.
217. South Chancel Folkestone- on wall a brass plate.
HERE LYETH BVRIED THE BODY OF HENRY PHILPOT / GENT WHO WAS THRICE MAIOR OF THIS TOWNE. / HE HAD TO WIFE JVDITH BY WHOM HE HAD 7 SONS / AND 2 DAUGHTERS. HE DYED THE 15TH DAY OF JVNE / Ao DVM 1603 AETATIS SVAE 59. / VOTVM DVM VIXIT PHILIPP. 1. 23. / HANC ANIMAM CVPIO DE CORPORE MORTE RESOLVI / VNVS APVD CHRISTVM SEMPER VT ESSE OVEAM.
Memorials in Folkestone Church.
In South chancel:
320. On wall small stone:- Here lieth the body of William HOGBEN late of this Towne, jurate, who departed this life the 14th of September 1628 aged 49 years.
321. Above is a brass:- In loving memory of Agnus Anne HUME-WILLIAMS a constant worshipper in this church who died at Minchinhampton Gloucestershire on March 5th 1891.
322. On floor:- Sacred to the memory of Frederick GLASCO Died at Sandgate June 28th 1828
aged 13 years.
322a.. Brass to Henry PHILPOT, 603 Herdson Mont
A tablet to Hagne.
323. Of LANGHORNES Life be this memorial given Whose Race was virtue and whose Goal was Heaven Not thro the selfish mean unfriendly road Which ancient moralists and sophists trod Arnt ? in an active Sphere of Christian Love He mov’d himself and willed mankind to move Enthusiats Confidence or or Sceptics fear Affected not his equable career With Evangelic Eloquence he warmed With reason won us and with meekness charmed. Should in his Life his converse and his Prayer The friends attachment and the Pastors care.
Oft would he in the mines of ancient love Historic truth and moral worth explore Yet was his aim to dissipate the night Of Pagan doubt by – Revelations light. The Christians steady plan to recommend Just in its source and happy in his end. Thus to his flock whom here he left behind Thus to his Neighbours who were all Mankind He gave example to pursue? with Zeal His Saviours steps to Everlasting weal and in the moments of expiring breath To gain a Rest of Endless Joy in Death. William LANGHORNE Am Vicar of this Towne dyed 1772.
324. Sacred to the memory of Mary wife of Mr Richard BOORN of this Towne who departed this life on the 30th day of July 1806 aged 63 years. Also of the above Richard Bourn who died the 8th day of June 1835 aged 88 years.
325. Sacred to the memory of Caroline CLEMENTS wife of Admiral John Clements who died at Sandgate August the 15th 1817 aged 56 years. Vice Admiral John Clements who died in London July 1st 1825 in the 67th year of his age. This tribute of affection is offered by a grateful and attached niece.
326. In memory of Eliza CHENEY relict of the late John EWART of Liverpool, died July 2nd 1847. Her remains are interred near this spot.
327. Sacred to the memory of Joseph SLADEN Esquire who died XXVII December in DCCCXXVII in his XCII year. Also of Elizabeth his wife who died XVII September MDCCC XI in the LXX year of her age. Also of Hannah their daughter who died XXVI April MDCCXCIII in her XXI year. Their mortal remains are interred in a Vault near this tablet.
328. In memory of Charles Henry FLOWER (son of Austin Flower Esquire of Madras) who departed this life at Sandgate on the 11th of July 1820 aged 15 years. And now Lord what is my hope. Truly my hope is ever in Thee.
329. Sacred unto the memory of John CASTLE late of this Town, Gent who died 23rd October 1830 aged 80 years. Also of Ann his wife who died 3rd December 1828 aged 85 years.
330. To the memory of her honoured parents John and Francis JORDAN and also to that of her beloved brothers and sisters: John, Henry, William, Thomas, Basil, Richard, Catherine and Alice. This Monument was erected …..? and the will of Francis Jordan of this Town who departed this life 15th October 1816 aged 83 years and whose ashes together with those of all the above recited formerly (except Thomas a Captain in the Royal Navy who died and was interred at New York in America) Slumber within the walls of this church waiting for that Great Day when the trumpet shall sound and the dead. Shall be raised incorruptible.
331. A brass plate:-
In Memory of Emily Wife of Francis FAULKNER She fell asleep in Jesus February XV. AD.MDCCCLXII Aged XXXIX. Also of their child Maria Macaamara who followed her mother March iii aged iii.
Top one illegible
332. M.S. Willielmo READ Folkestone Nato UNIARMTATIS OXON ALUMNO MERITISS…. SUPERSUNT… …. RELIQUIE ALICIA CUM SUO GULIELMO HIC JACT …. …. … ………….. ………….SEPULCUM.…………. ………… ………….. ………. …… MATERMO IN GREMIO , NATI SEPELITUM CINIS UT MORS FIAT FALICIORIS OBSTETRIX NATALS PIA CUIDEM ILLA ECCLESIAE ALUMMA PAUPERUMQ LIBERALIS MATER ILLUM ERUDITA ILLUSTRABAT LETUS MOUBUSQ EGREGUE ORUBAT QUAM PROSAPIANI (?Uni) HIC JACENT AMBO, UNUS CINIS MUETUUMQ SIBI UPSIS MONUMENTUM NATUS II o NOVEMBR 1613 WILLELMUS DENATUS 30 OCTOB, 1654 NATA 2d APRILIS 1586. ALICIA DENATA 30 7 bris 1669.
333. In a vault in this chancel Resteth the Remains of Sarah wife of Mr Robert PETMAN Gent of Broadmead , who had a tear for a friend and a hand and a heart ever ready to relieve thee distressed. She departed this life the third day of February 1786 aged 67.
334. Here rests in peace The mortal remains of Robert PETMAN of Broadmead in this parish who filled the Office of Steward to the Right Honourable the Earl of Radmor. With impeachable integrity and circumspection for the space of 26 years. Nor was he less distinguished in this County, for his great and important discoveries and improvements in the service of agriculture of which the land in the neighbouring Valley where the several farms under his care and management are situated – Bare ample testimony if any rendered the same. Beautifully fertile by his Superior knowledge and perseverance in the art of Draining – who died 31st May 1799 aged 61 years.
335. Brass before altar:- Dei et Christi Jesu Domin nostri gratiem per Lavacrum regenerationis alque ommia spiritus Sancti instruments in patrem avum maiores hac in Ecclesia conlatam pio animo recordatus dedicavit E. H. M. S. presbyter fenestram in orisutali pariete superiorem anno Salvatoris 1869 Laus deo Edwardus Henrious Mainwaring SLADEN . [Coat of arms illustrated by Duncan].
335a Brass to William HARVEY.
336. A.D 1605 November 8th Dyed in ye 50th yeare of her age Joan wife of Thomas HARVEY mother of 7 sonnes and 2 daughters. A Godly harmles Woman a Chast Loving wife A charitable quiet neighbour a cofortable frendly Matro A evident Deligent, Huswyfe a carefull tenderharted mother Deere to her Husband, Reverensed by her children Beloved of her Neighbours Elected by God Whose soule Rest in Heaven her Body in this Grave. To Her a Happy advantage to Hers an unhappy Loss.
Notes found in Folkestone Parish Register: begins 1635.
Marriages:
(15) 1645 Mr William MASTER and Margaret NETHERSOLE, June 30th .
(16.) 1646 Nicholas MAN and Elizabeth GITTENS, 1st March.
(17) 1643 Mr Thomas JENKIN of the parish of Minster in Thanet and Mistress Margaret JENKIN eldest daughter of Mr Henry Jenken of the town of Folkestone Esquire, Maior there. married March 14th.
(18) 1654.# Thomas EATON and Katherine WRATLY, December 27th. # "Married by Mr Israell WINTER, jurat of this towne of Ffolkestone and in the presents of Henry SPICER and Peter WINTER witnessess".
(19) Mr John MICHELL and Mrs BENNETT READ were married December 14th .
(20) . 1657.William SHEPPER and Joane HODGEMAN of the town of Heth, June 24th .
(21) 1664 William MILTON and Elizabeth INGRAM, January 9th.
(22) 1673 Mr Edmond BAKER jurist and Affry MARCH, widow, January 6th .1681 John KING Esquire and Margaret CAINE by Licence July 23rd .
(24) 1684 Mr John (?) RAVEN and Mrs Ellenor INMITH, September 8th.
Burials:
(25) 1636 Elizabeth wife of Benjamin (?) MASTER, January 31st.
(26) 1638 Mr Thomas MARSHALL, September 1st.
(27) 1640 Nuland NETHERSOLL widow, June 11th.
(28) 1642 Thomas son of Thomas INMETH, May 13th .
(29) 1642 Master Henry KENNET, jurate 28th June.
(30) 1642 Mrs Martha INMETH wife of Mr Thomas Inmeth, maior of Folkestone, May 24th .
(31) 1642 Benjamin MASTER, jurate January 9th.
(32) 1643 Mrs Emily (?) BEANE, widow, August 18th.
(33) 1643 Mrs Joane MARSHALL, widow, January 9th.
(34) 1644 Sibbill wife of William MASTER, jurat September 26th.
(35) 1644 Sara MINEFER, widow, October 9th.
(36) 1645 Thomas MINIFER, householder, May 27th.
(37) 1646 Mr Thomas JENKIN, householder, April 3rd.
(38) 1646 Mr William JENKIN of this towne and parish, householder, was bury’d in St. Pauls’ Church, Canterbury, May 4th.
(39) 1646 Mr Richard MARSHALL, December 5th .
(40) 1647 Sara wife of John (?) FINEUX, September 24th.
(41) 1647 ‘x’ Ann wife of Thomas FAGG, February 9th .
(42) 1648 Mrs Ann BAKER, widow, October 4th.
(43) 1654 William READ, gent, November 1st.
‘x’ N. 13. There are many FAGG entries.
(44) 1655 William son of Margaret MASTERS, widow, July 16th.
(45) 1656 Elizabeth daughter of Nicholas and Mary FAGG, September 12th.
(46) 1657 Martha daughter of John (?) BAKER, Minister, February 17th.
(47) 1657 Mr Thomas INMITH, juret, February 20th.
(48) 1670 Thomas LADD, senior, householder, 15th December.
(49) 1672 Edward WILLSON 13th March.
(50) 1672 December 11th, Mr Thomas FAGG, jurate of ye towne.
Baptism:
(51) 1654 Robert son of Robert and Jane JULL, April 6th.
(52) 1646. August 5th , Elizabeth daughter of Mr William and Mrs Margaret MASTER.
(53) 1647 November 24th , William son of Mr William and Mrs Margaret MASTER.
For further extracts see later on.
Folkestone Registers to 1727.
301. Baptised 1724 August 2nd Mylton son of Sam & Anne UPTON.
302. Married July 28th 1723 Samuel UPTON & Anne MYLTON.
303. Married 1724 November 24th William MANNINGS & Catherine CROWD.
304. Baptised 1726 April 10th Hannah daughter of Sam & Anne UPTON.
305. Buried 1702 October 15th Mrs Anne FAGGE widow of Mr Thomas Fagge late Jurate.
306. Buried 1707 August 31st Henry son of Henry UPTON infant.
307. Baptised 1707 May 11th Henry son of Henry & Catherine UPTON.
308. Baptised 1708 January 16th Hannah daughter of Henry & Catherine UPTON.
309. Buried January 16th Catherine wife of Henry UPTON.
310. Buried November 2nd 1720 Mr John TEMPEST (born at Great Tew in Oxfordshire November 6th 1632) aged 88 years.
311. Buried February 14th 1721 Sarah wife of John HAGUE.
[Noted 5th October 1891].
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Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1759, added 20th April 2008
In The Chancell.
54. On a Neat Monument on The South Wall. [¼ly: 1&4). Az. a griffin segreant or. 2&3). Gu. a chevn. vairy az. & or. betw. 3 leopards’ faces or]. M.S. Willielmo READ Folkstoniae nato Universitatis Oxoniae Alumno merentissimo. Quae supersunt Readorum Reliquiae Alicia cum suo Gulielmo hic Jacet. Ne Pietatem dirimat Sepulchrum, disjungat Tumulus, Materno in Gremio, Nati sepelitur Cinis, ut Mors fiat faelicioris Obstetrix Natalis. Pia quidem Illa Ecclesiae Alumna Pauperumq liberalis Mater. Illum erudite illustrat Pietas, Moribusq egregiè ornabat suam Prosapiam. Hic jacent ambo, unus Cinis, mutuumq sibi ipsis Monumentum. Willielmus natus 11 Novembr. 1613 denatus 30 Octob. 1654. Alicia, nata 2 Aprilis 1586 denata 30 7bris 1669.
55. On Another Monument, on The South Wall. [Per fesse: upr. coat = 1&4). of the last (p’ceds. page). lr. coat = 2&3). of the last (p‘ceds. page). imp. Az. a cross patonce or]. (G. note: WARD). To the Memory of Matthew READ, Gent who having had by Alice his Wife, Daughter to Ambrose Ward Esquire three Sonnes and two Daughters, departed out of this Life Februar 16 1625(6). Fortie Eight Changes I have look’d upon/Of The Year’s Death and Resurrection./And, now, Death’s Winter does my Body hold,/Like naked Gra……/But The same ……/ Of Righteousness when Times …./is run,/A Glorious Body from this Dust shall bring;/Come quickly, Blessed Jesus, make the Spring.
56. On Another, On The South Wall. Here lieth the Body of John READ, late of Folkeston Gentleman who departed this World the 19th of April Anno, 1623 being the Age of 42 Yeares. And Ambrose READE Son of Matthew Reade of Ffolkestone Gentleman, Eldest Brother to the sayde John Reade, deceasede the 4th of May Anno 1623 beinge the Age of 6 Yeares. and Bassell Reade deceased the 12th of June Anno 1624, Sonne of the sayde Matthew Reade, aged 9 Monthes, which lyeth here all entombed.
57. *On a Monument on The N. Wall. (*Cozens MS II, 4,03 gives this epith. of H.P. but says "On a brass plate, in a stone border, at the North side of the Chancel"). Here lyeth buried The Body of Henry PHILLPOT Gent who was thrice Mayor of this Towne. He had to Wife Judith, by whome he had 7 Sonnes and 2 Daughters, and he dyed the 15th Day of June A.Dni 1603. Aetatis suae 59. Votum dum vixit. Phil. 1,23. Hanc Animam cupio de Corpore Morte resolvi, Unus apud Xtum semper ut esse queam.
58. On a Flat Stone. Here lyeth The Body of John CLOKE Sonn of Basill and Mary Cloke; died Septemb. 28 Day 1675. Aged 21 Yeares. (Cozens says 1678 – V.J.T). John is buried here wrap’t up in his Cloke;/It’s now become his Night’s Gown, as it’s seen:/It is the self same Colour bleu and greene./He was an Husbandman his Father’s Land to till./Himself he left not out, but did there Minds fullfill.
59. On Another. Here lyeth buried the Body of Mary, late Wife of Thomas HOLMES, and Daughter of …..*/ (*G. note: John? – more likely Basil) and Mary CLOKE. She departed ……./18th Day of October, A……./in the 48th Yeare of her Age. Here lyeth the Body of Thomas HOLMES Gent. who departed this Life* ……./ *The rest is hid by the Step wch. leads up to the Communion Table.
60. On Another. Here lyeth The Body of Basill CLOKE, he died September 8 1687 Aged 63 Yeares. here lyeth The Body of Katerine the Wife of Basill Cloke, she departed November 24 …../.
61. On Another. Here lyeth The Body of William READE, Gent, he died 30 Octob. Anno 1654. Aged 41 Yeares. Here lyeth the Body of Alice Reade his Mother, She died the 30th of September 1669. Aged 83 Yeares.
62. On Another – partly cover’d by a Pew. …../ lyeth the Body of Richard ……. et/, late of this Towne Jurate …./deceased ye 23d. of Novr. 1572. Aged 70 Yeares. Tibi Moruus, milii vivas.
63. On Another Flat Stone. Here lyeth The Body of Alice GODDEN, wife of Arnold Godden, who died the 19th of September Ano. Dom. 1636. Aged 70 Yeares.
64. On Another. Here lyeth The Body of Richard MARSHALL, Gent. who continued Leftenant of Sand Gate Castle, by the Space of 18 Yeares, and died, December ye 2d. 1646 aged 49 Yeares.
65. Twelve other Flat Stones not Legible – 1 of them with a raisd Cross on it, seems very Anct.
66. Under a Mitred Arch, adorn’d with Gothick Workmanship, on the North Side of the Chancell, on an Altar Tomb, lies the Figure, at full Length, of an Armed Man, cut in Stone. No Inscription, or Coat Armour, to shew who it was designd to represent.
67. There are many Peices of carved Stone, in the Pavement, which seem to have belongd to some ancient Monument, or Monuments.
In The North Chancell.
68. On an Handsome Altar Tomb, of Black Marble, on the S. Side. [(no tinctures). A castle flanked by a portcullis on each side, on a chief a gauntlet with fingers extended, betw. 2 stirrups]. Here rest in The Lord, John PRAGELL Esq. 4 Times Mayor of this Towne, 16 Yeares Lieut. of his Majestie’s Castle of Sand Gate in The Liberty of this Corporation, who died in his Mayoralty, Nov. 1 1676. Aged 73 yeares, a Batchelor, and left behind him only One Brother Mr Clement PRAGELL, Jurate, his Heire; who in his pious Remembrance erected This Tombe. Underneath This Stone/ entombed doth lye/The Representer of Majestie./Death is impartial, a bold Sargeant He,/T’arrest a Port’s man in his Mayoralty./A Magistrate upright, and truly just,/Once here a Ruler; Alass, now turnd to Dust./But, here is his Glory; it is but a Remove/From this frail Earth, to be enthroned above.
69. On The North Wall. Heare lyeth the Body of William HOCBEN, late of this Towne Jurate, who departed this Life the 14th of September 1628. Aged 49 Yeares.
70. On a Flat Stone. In Hopes of an happy Resurrection here lieth The Body of Mr Thomas FAGGE Jurate & thrice Mayor of Folkestone. He died the 29th day of June 1701. Aged 50 Years. His sorrowfull Widow, Mrs Anne Fagge, Daughter of Thomas DENNE of Folkestone and his Nephew and Heire, Mr Henry WATTON in gratefull Memory of Him, have put this plain Monument.
71. Here are several other Flat Stones not legible.
72. In an Arch’d Room, under this North Chancell, is a vast Quantity of Human Bones*, (*see My 3 Vol. of Collections, Page 36. Brown’s Posth. Works, P.30th of his Antiq. of Norwich; & de Scholâ regiâ Norvicensi, P.6, etc. see also Stowes Survey of London) piled up in the same Manner as at Hythe. There is no Entrance, or signs of any into this Vault, but through the Crown of the Arch, by an Hole made accidentally some Years ago, by the Fall of some Heavy Body – I think the Sexton told Me, of an heavy Peice of Timber – Tho, an other Person told me, that it was discovered in endeavouring to dig a Grave there.
In The South Chancell.
73. At The East End of this Chancell, is a very beautyfull Monument of Black and white Marble, on ye Altar Tomb of which are the Statues of 2 Armed Men, on their Knees, nearly as large as the Life, with the Following Coats & Inscriptions.[I. Arg. a + engrailed sa. betw. 3 fleurs-de-lis gu. (HERDSON).
II. Arg. a chevn. gu. betw. 3 fleurs-de-lis sa. (DIXWELL) imp. (Herdson)].
If Arts and Arms, those Two Bellonian Twinns/ Have friendly met, and kiss’d each other, view,/ One here insculpt, tho dead, such Honour wins/ Not to be razed by Time’s alternate Hue./
His Life (The Emblem of transcendent Worth)/ Equiparates the best of noble Birth./ Religious, prudent, valiant, chaste, and meeke,/ Disdaining Wrong, Oppression, or Deceipt./ Succ’ring the helpless (who helps Succour seeks).
Old Ploenix-like, from whose spring,/ No other than at First, was in the first begun.
Johannes HERDSON, Armiger, Hen: Herdson, Civis et Senatoris London, Filius; Puer ingénue donii educatus, generosis Moribus Artibusq optimis, Animum excoluit; Adolescens, Perigrinatus in externas Regiones; Juvenis, Valore et verâ Magnanimi tate nulli secundus; In Senectute, gravissimis Reipublicae Negotijs versatus est; defunctus, caelebs, requiescit. Corpore antem sub Marmore* isthic pulverescente. Avunculo suo charissimo Basil DIXWELL, Nepos ex Sorore observantissimus, et Haeres unicus, ex intimâ Benevolentiâ, hoc Monumentum Amoris, maerens posuit. Obijt 29 Martij Anno 1622. *He was not buried here, but, at Hakinge adjoining. See his Epitaph P.55.
74. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth interr’d the Body of Ann Wife of Jacob WRAITH, who died Oct. 18 1738 aged 56 Yeares and had by him 11 Children, and left surviving 7. Margaret, Robt. John, Inminth, Ann, Thomas, and Eleanor. Here also lies interr’d the Body of Jacob WRAIGHT, Gent. who was 5 Times Mayor of this Corporation, and departed this Life the 28th Day of February 1740/1. aged 61 Years. and had by his Wife 11 Children, as it is above said; of which He left but 6 surviving – viz. Margaret, Robert, Inminth, Ann, Thomas, and Elleanor.
75. On Another. Here lieth interred, Henry, Son of Henry and …../WATSON, of this Towne, who died June the 24th 1720 aged 4 Years. Also Susan ……/who died Sep. 19 1721 aged ../days. Here lieth also another Son of theirs named Henry who died March 1 1727/8. And Here also lies interred the Father Mr Henry WATSON, Jurate who died June 28 1720. Aged 42 Years. He was twice elected Mayor of this Towne, and left Issue by Susan his Wife, 3 Sons, John, William, and Fagg. So Death his Conquest makes, not Youth nor Age,/Degrees nor Parts, secureth from the Grave. (The rest is missing).
76. On Another. Here lieth The Body of Captain John JORDON who was 6 Times Mayor of this Corporation; and, about 40 Years Lieutenant of Sand Gate Castle. He was a sincere Friend; a charitable Neighbour; a tender Husband, and an indulgent Father. He was a true Lover of his Country; a harty Well Wisher to the Protestant Interest; and of an uncorrupted Loyalty to the illustrious House of Hanover. He had, by Alice his Wife, 12 Children; (Seven Sons, and Five Daughters); Four only of which survived him; viz. John, Thomas, Susan, and Sarah. He died May 23 1733. Aged 77 Years. Lector, Si vis salvari, semper studeas imitari Vitam justorum; fugito Exempla malorum.
In The Body.
77. On a Brass Plate, fix’t to a flat Stone. A.D. 1605. Nov. 8 dyed, in the 50th Yeare of her Age Joan, Wife of Thomas HARVEY, Mother of 7 Sonnes, and 2 Daughters – a goodly, harmless Woman; a chaste loving Wife; a charitable quiet Neighbour; a comfortable, friendly Matron; a prudent, diligent Huswife; a carefull tenderhearted Mother; Dear to her Husband; reverenc’d by her Children; beloved of her Neighbours; elected of God. whose Soule rests in Heaven; her Body in this Grave; To Her a happy Advantage; To her’s an unhappy Lot.
78. On a Flat Stone. ……./Aliciae, Uxoris Richardi HALKE. Gulielmus, ejus Filius hoc posuit Monumentum. Obijt Anno Salutis 164./Anno Aetatis ../.
79. There are many other Flat Stones, both in the Body and Side Isles, but without Inscription.
80. This Church consists of The Great, North, and South Chancells; The Body, & 2 Side Isles. The Tower is in the Middle, between the Chancell and the Body; In it are 6 Bells, thus inscribed.
1. William DIXON, and William SPAIN, Ch. Wardens. Lester & Pack of London, 1759.
2. R. PHELPS fecit Me. Mr Lytcott GILL, and Mr Tho. BAYLEY. C.W. 1737.
3. William Dixon, and William Spain, Ch. Wardens. Lester & Pack of London, 1759.
4. R. Phelps fecit Me. Mr Lytcott Gill, and Mr Tho. Bayley. C.W. 1737.
5. Richard Phelps made Me, 1707. Tho. HOLMES, John FEARNE. C.W.
6. Edward HAMMOND, and John CASTLE, C.W. 1724. J.W. (? John WAYLETT).
(Stahl. 284.5. This ring of 6 was recast the 1st time, ut seq. 1,2,4,5,7,8). Pack & Chapman, 1778; 3&6) T. MEARS, 1813. 2nd recast: all 8 by TAYLOR & CO. 1879).
81. On The North Side of the North Chancell stand the Walls of a ruinated Chapel (perhaps this was a Vestry) wch. had a Door into it from ye North Chancell and on the South Side of the Church are Ruins, which are now call’d the Old Priory (perhaps the Cloisters).
82. Eadbald, Son of Ethelbert (the 5th, and 1st Xtian King of Kent) erected a Nunnery here, at Folkestone, circa. A.D. 630. This was the 1st Nunnery erected in England – see Speed Fol.298.
83. In The Church Yard, is an Altar Tomb, for Robert HAMMOND Esq. 1722. Ann his Wife 1749. William his Son 1753, and 4 ancient ones not legible and Headstones in Memory of BAYLEY, BRUMLEY, BROWN, BAKER, BOXER, CLARK, CULLEN, CORNISH, COLLAR, CORNES, CASTLE, CHESMAN, EMPTAGE, FULLER, FEARNE GOODE, GODDEN, GITTINS, GILL, GREENLAND, HAMPTON, HAWKES, HUNT, HALL, HOLDSTOCK, JACOBS, JOHNCOCK, KENNET, KING, KELLEY, MANINGS, MILTON, MAJOR, MARSH, MINTER, MARTIN, NICHOLLS, OLDFEILD, POPE, POLHILL, PILCHER, PETTET, PENFEILD, PISING, RAMSEY, RUTTON, ROUTHAN, REEVE, ROGERS, SLADDEN, SANDFORD, SLATER, SMITH, STEVENSON, STRESWICK, SEERE, SPEARPOINT, SQUIRE, SMITHSON, STACE, VERRIER, WOOD, WATSON, WELLARD – with Many others not legible.
84. The Following Epitaph, for Rebecka the Wife of Thomas ROGERS, who died 22 Aug. 1688 I thought so odd, that I could not help transcribing it. An House she hath made of so good a Fashion,/ The Tenant ne’er shall pay for Reparation./ We will the Land Lord ever raise her Rent;/ Nor turn her out of Doors for Non Payment./ From Chimney Money too she’s always free./ To such an House who would not Tenant be.
85. This Church was dedicated to St. Mary and St. Eanswithe, and was founded by one Nigellus DE MUNVILLE, Lord of Folkestone, in ye Year 1095. It is a Curacy of the Arch Bishop’s. The present Curate is the Revd. Mr. LANGHORNE who is also Rector of Hakinge, adjacent. 1759.
86. There were anciently 4 other Churches in this Towne. The Names of 3 of them are still remembered – viz. St. Marie’s, St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s.
87. Roman Coins and Bricks have formerly been found here; but not of late as I cd. hear of, tho I made very strict Enquiry.
88. Bp. STILLINGFLEET, in his Orig. Britain; and SOMNER, in his Roman Ports and Forts, with some others, imagine this Place to have been the Lapis Tituli, of Mennius; and the Place where Vortimer fought his last Battle with the Saxons; ‘tho Others fix it at Stonar, in Thanet. See Harris’s Hist. of Kent. Fol.124.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
BAKER (22), (42), (46), 83
BAYLEY 80, 83
BEANE (32)
BENNETT (19)
BOORN 324
Bourn 324
BOXER 83
BROWN 83
BRUMLEY 83
CAINE (23)
CASTLE 80, 83, 329
CHENEY 326
CHESMAN 83
CLARK 83
CLEMENTS 325
CLOKE 58, 59, 60
COLLAR 83
CORNES 83
CORNISH 83
CROWD 303
CULLEN 83
DE MUNVILLE 85
DENNE 70
DIXON 80
DIXWELL 73
EATON (18)
EMPTAGE 83
EWART 326
FAGG (41), (45), (50)
FAGGE 70, 305
FAULKNER 331
FEARNE 80, 83
FINEUX (40)
FLOWER 328
FULLER 83
GILL 80, 83
GITTENS (16)
GITTINS 83
GLASCO 322
GODDEN 63, 83
GOODE 83
GREENLAND 83
HAGUE 127, 311
HALKE 78
HALL 83
HAMMOND 80, 83
HAMPTON 83
HARVEY 77, 335a, 336
HAWKES 83
HENDSON 73, 126, 215,
216, 322a
HOCBEN 69
HOGBEN 320
HODGEMAN (20)
HOLDSTOCK 83
HOLMES 59, 80
HUME-WILLIAMS 321
HUNT 83
INGRAM (21)
INMETH (28), (30)
INMITH (24), (47)
JACOBS 83
JENKIN (17), (37), (38)
JOHNCOCK 83
JORDAN 329
JORDON 76
JULL (51)
KELLEY 83
KENNET (29), 83
KING (23), 83
LADD (48)
LANGHORNE 85, 323
Lytcott 80Mainwaring 335
MAJOR 83
MAN (16.)
MANINGS 83
MANNINGS 303
MARCH (22)
MARSH 83
MARSHALL (26), (33),
(39), 64
MARTIN 83
MASTER (15), (25), (31),
(34), (52), (53)
MASTERS (44)
MEARS 80
MICHELL (19)
MILTON (21), 83
MINEFER (35), (36)
MINTER 83
MYLTON 302
NETHERSOLE (15)
NETHERSOLL (27)
NICHOLLS 83
OLDFEILD 83
PENFEILD 83
PETMAN 333, 334
PETTET 83
PHELPS 80
PHILLPOT 57
PHILPOT 217
PILCHER 83
PISING 83
POLHILL 83
POPE 83
PRAGELL 68
RAMSEY 83
RAVEN (24),READ (19), (43), 54, 55,
56, 332
READE 56, 61
REEVE 83
ROGERS 83, 84
ROUTHAN 83
RUTTON 83
SANDFORD 83
SEERE 83
SHEPPER (20)
SLADDEN 83
SLADEN 327, 335
SLATER 83
SMITH 83
SMITHSON 83
SPAIN 80
SPEARPOINT 83
SPICER (18)
SQUIRE 83
STACE 83
STEVENSON 83
STRESWICK 83
TEMPEST 310
UPTON 301, 302, 304,
306-309
VERRIER 83
WATSON 75, 83
WATTON 70
WAYLETT 80
WELLARD 83
WILLSON (49)
WINTER (18)
WOOD 83
WRAIGHT 74
WRAITH 74
WRATLY (18)
Places
Folkestone
Broadmead 333, 334
Great Tew,
Oxfordshire 310
Hawkinge 85
Hythe (20)
Liverpool 326
London 325
Madras 328
Minchinhampton
Gloucestershire 321
Minster in Thanet (17)
New York, America 329
Sandgate Castle 64, 68, 76
Sandgate 322, 325, 328
St. Pauls’ Church,
Canterbury (38)General
Admiral 325
Captain 76
Captain, Navy 329
Lieutenant 64, 68, 76
Royal Navy 329
Vice Admiral 325
Church Wardens 80
jurat (18)
jurate (29), (31), (47), (50), 62,
68, 70, 305, 320
jurist (22)
Lester & Pack of London 80
mayor (30), 57, 68, 69, 74-76
TAYLOR & CO 80
Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Cheriton Church
The Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Cheriton Church, noted by 28th September 1891 Leland L. Duncan.
The following is as far as possible an exact transcription of Mr L.L. Duncan's field notebook for the M.I.s in the Folkestone area where he seems have stayed during September and October 1891. His notebook written up in his shorthand, in pencil, on the site leaves something to be desired. The paper of the notebook has over time become somewhat dirty and aged but is an immensely valuable record of that date.
Transcribed and typed up by Christine Pantrey
Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1759, added 9th April 2008
Cheriton Church.
218. Brass with figure of a lady: Heare lyeth the Body of Joane BRODNAX the wife of Robert Brodnax who had issue by the said Robert syx sonnes and eyght daughters and She departed this worlde the 23 daye of January 1592 Beinge of the age of XXXIX yeares. Lyve well and dye never Dyee well and live ever.
219. Brass of a robed priest, standing erect and praying: (Illustrated).
Orate f (?) uia Johis CHILD antibz magr ae quoda Rector is Ecclie ………… ……………….. ……………. …………. …de Cheryton q Obiit Vo die feabr. Ao dni MCCCC lxxiiij cuis aie ppiciePur de. Amen.
220. Another brass with figure of a priest in Eucharistic vestments: Inscription: Hic iacet dns Thomas FOGG quoda filis Johis Fogg ? mi litis istis Ecclie quota rector q obiit 12 Kt. Augusti. Ao Do 1602.
221. Flat stone in Nave:- Zouch BROCKMAN Gent, son of Zouch Brockman of this parish Esquire. dyed 5 of November 1680 aged 22. Luck Brockman ob. 2 (March?) 1718 aetat 11 septiman. (sic) H. B. ob. 21 October 1710. Abigail Brockman obyt X die May 1722 aetatis sua 6 Septiman.
222. Another flat stone in Nave:- Henry BROCKMAN Gent son of Zouch Brockman of this parish Esquire dyed 21st January 1664 aged 17. William Brockman Gent, son of Zouch Brockman Esquire of Cheriton dyed 29th May 1696 aged 45. Hee had issue by Mary his loving wife three sons and six daughters.
223. There is another much worn:- ……… ………. ……….. …….. ……son of William B……. of this parish, Gent………..07 aged….…………………………………. …………………………………..
224. Flat stone at West end of Nave- Cheriton. Beneath this stone are deposited the remains of Harriet S………… D….. Ins who d… …….. dgate Oct…………..1818 aged………years.
225. In North Chancel under the squint:-Here lieth interred the Body of Mrs Elizabeth RALEIGH Grand daughter of the famed Sir Walter Raleigh who died at Endbrook the 26th day of October 1716 aged 30 yeares.
226. Another on North wall of North Chancel:- Here lieth ye body of Francis CHISMAN who died ye 27th of January Ao. Di. 1664 aged 63 yeares.
227. On floor – West end of North aisle:- Here lieth the Body of Richard CVLLEN who Departed this life ye 28th of June in ye yeare 1648 beinge aged 61 yeares and left issue one sonne and three daughters.
228. Another :- Here Lieth interred ye Body of Mr Robert HOBD…..(Hobday) of ye parish of Folkestone He died June ye … 170… aged 45 yeares.
228a A third is illegible .
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Notes from Cheriton Churchyard.In Western Part:229. In Memory of Ann WYATT died March 28th 1865 aged 63 years.
230. Seath FRIEND yeoman late of the parish of Newington died 21st March 1807 aged 58. Left surviving by Ann his widow four sons and one daughter: John, Thomas, Richard, William and Elizabeth. Also Richard Friend son of above died May 5th 1790 aged seven months. Also Ann wife of Seath Friend died September 4th 1818 aged 61. Left surviving the same issue.
231. Martha wife of William STOCKWELL died November 6th 1710 aged 39. William Stockwell died May 5th 1710 aged 41. Left two sons and one daughter: John, William and ……… (underground).
232. Bartholomew TAYLOR of Newington Yeoman died 17th October 1741 aged 63.
Stones North of Chancel- on a line with East end:-233. Elizabeth wife of John CAISTER of this parish died 1st February 1721 aged 48. Left three sons and two daughters. John Caister died 14th November 1753 in ye 88th year of his age. William his son died 1st August 1737 in ye 23rd year of his age.
234. Ann wife of Thomas WIBORNE died 12th February 1724 aged 50. Left two sons and two daughters. Thomas Wiborne late of this parish, Carpenter died 21st February 1724 aged 49.
235. Mary wife of Thomas CAISTER Died 11th December 1760 in 51st year. Left six sons and one daughter: Thomas, William, John, James, Henry, Caleb and Elizabeth. Above Thomas Caister, 28th March 1771 in 72nd year.
Cheriton 28th September 1891.
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Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1759, added 9th April 2008
In The Chancell.
1. On a brass Plate, under The Figure of a Priest, on a Flat Stone. Hic Jacet Dominus Thomas FOGGE quondam Filij (sic) Johannis Fogge Militis, istius Ecclesiae quondam Rector qui ob. 12 Kl. Augusti A.D. M……/.
2. On a Brass Plate, under The Figure of a Priest, on a Flat Stone. Orate pro Aiâ Johis CHILD in Artibus Magistri, et quondam Rectoris Ecclesiae de Cheryton, qui obijt v. Die Decembris A.Dni. MCCCCLXXIIII (1574). Cujus Aie ppicietur Deus. Amen.
3. On a Brass Plate, under the Fig. of a Woman, with an Hat, and a Ruff – on a Flat Stone. Heare lyeth the Bodye of Joane BRODNAX The Wife of Robert Brodnax, who had Issue, by the sayd Robert, Syx Sonnes, and Eyght Daughters. She departed this Worlde the 23d. Daye of January 1592/3 beinge of the Age of XXXIX Yeares. Lyve well and dye never;/Dye well and Lyve ever.
4. Seven Other Ancient Flat Stones, none of them legible.
5. On each Side of this Chancell are 7 Pillasters, which support Mitred Arches; and under each Arch is a Stone Bench or Seat. They seem to have been intended for Stalls. The 2 Seats next the Altar, on each Side, are about 8 Inches higher than the rest.
In The North Chancell.
6. Under a round Arch in the North Wall lie The Figures in Stone, at full Length, of a Man and a Woman, as they seem; For they have both of them long Garments, but that of [the] Figure which I take to be the man, is shorter than the other. They are both greatly defaced, and broken. I could find No Inscription, or Coat Armour, by which I could tell who they were Cut for.
7. Here are four Ancient flat Stones without Inscription.
8. The East Window of this Chancell seems to have been a very fine One, from its broken Remains. On ye Top of it is still to be seen a small Representation of the Crucifixion.
In The Body.
9. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth interred The Body of Mr William BROCKMAN of this Parish Gent. who died Sept. 19 1707. Aged 25 Years. Also here lieth interred, the Body of James BROCKMAN, Gent. Brother of the abovesaid William Brockman, who died July the 30th 1712. Aged 22 Years.
10. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Henry BROCKMAN Gent, Son of Zouch Brockman of this Parish Esq. who died the 21st of January A.D. 1664/5. Aged 17 Years. Here also lieth interred the Body of William Brockman Gent. Son of Zouch Brockman Esq. of Cheriton. He died the 29th of May A.D. 1696 Aged 45 Yeares. He had Issue by Mary his loving Wife 3 Sonnes and 6 Daughters.
11. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Elisabeth BROCKMAN, Daughter of William Brockman of this Parish Gent. who died Octob. the 15th 1707. Aged 19 Years.
12. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Zouch BROCKMAN of this Parish Esq. who died the 5th of November A.D. 1680. Aged 22 Yeares. Lucia Brockman obijt 23 Martij 1718/9. Aetatis 11 Septiman. H.B. obijt 21 Octob. 1719. Abigail Brockman obijt x Die Maij 1721. Aetatis suae 6 Septimanis.
In The South Isle.
13. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth interred the Body of Robert HOBDAY of the Parish of Folkestone. He died June 20 1709. Aged 45 Years.
14. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Richard CULLEN, who departed this Life the 28th of June in the Yeare 1648, being aged 61 Yeares. and left Issue 1 Sonne and 3 Daughters.
15. One other Flat Stone without Inscription.
16. Under a round Arch in the South Wall is the Stone Statue, at Full Length, of a Woman, habited like those in the North Chancell; but, without either Inscription or Coat.
17. In The same Wall are 2 Nitches, like confessional Chairs.
18. This Church consists of The Great and North Chancells, The Body and an Isle to the South.
19. In the Tower, which is at the West End, hang 4 Bells thus Inscribed.
1. Joseph HATCH made Me. 1632. (Coz. 1634).
2. Joseph Hatch made Me. 1632. (Coz. 1634).
3. Joseph Hatch made Me. 1607. (Coz. 1607).
4. Sit Nomen Domini benedictum. (Coz. Sit, etc). (Stahl. 219. whole ring of 4 recast into 6, all Mears & Stainbank, and all 1881). (S. gives the previous 4 as 1634 for 1&2, 1607 for 3, Sit nomen for 4).
20. In The Church Yard, is an Ancient Altar Tomb sans Inscription – and Memorials of CAISTER, HAMMOND, HART, HAYWARD, PILCHER, SAFORY & VALYER.
21. This Church was dedicated to St. Martin. It is a Rectory in the Patronage of James BROCKMAN Esq. The present Rector is the Revd. Mr. E. PARKER, who is also rector of Newington adjacent. 1759.
Index of Names and Places
Name Index
BROCKMAN 221, 222,
9-12, 21
BRODNAX 218, 3
CAISTER 233, 235, 20
CHILD 219, 2
CHISMAN 226
CULLEN 227, 14
FOGG 220
FOGGE 1
FRIEND 230
HAMMOND 20
HART 20
HATCH 19
HAYWARD 20
HOBDAT 228
HOBDAY 13
PARKER 21
PILCHER 20
RALEIGH 225
SAFORY 20
STOCKWELL 231
TAYLOR 232
VALYER 20
WIBORNE 234
WYATT 229Places Index
Endbrook 225
Folkestone 228, 13
Newington 230, 232, 21
GeneralCarpenter 234
yeoman 230, 232
Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Hawkinge Church
The Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Hawkinge Church, noted 24th September 1891 by Leland L. Duncan. Transcribed and typed up by Christine Pantrey. Also some Monumental Inscriptions noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1759, added 17th March 2008.
The following is as far as possible an exact transcription of Mr L.L. Duncan's field notebook for the M.I.s in the Folkestone area where he seems have stayed during September and October 1891. His notebook written up in his shorthand, in pencil, on the site leaves something to be desired. The paper of the notebook has over time become somewhat dirty and aged but is an immensely valuable record of that date.
South side of yard.54. Low cross Tomb:- In Memory of James KELCEY , J.P. of Folkestone, died August 6th 1879 aged 70 years. In Memory of Charlotte wife of James KELCEY of Folkestone, died January 21st 1847 aged 41 years.
55. Slab in iron rails:- Jane wife of Richard MARSH of Uphill, Folkestone, died 26th March 1855 aged 48. Henry Mempes, youngest son of above Richard Marsh and Ann his wife, died 26th April 1836 aged 2 . Beatrice Mary daughter of above Richard Marsh and Jane his wife, died August 31st 1842 aged seven months. Above Richard Marsh died at Folkestone December 16th 1875 aged 84.
56. James KEMBER died August 11th 1840 aged 65. Left Susanna his wife and one daughter: Mary-Alice. Above Mary-Alice died 13th January 1844 aged 24. Left one son and two daughters.
57. Daniel BATC I I I I (Batchelor?) Died 6th November 179(?3) aged 92.
58. John MATCHAM, died July 10th 1857 aged 85. Sophia wife of above died July 28th 1852 aged 80. Left surviving three sons and one daughter: Thomas, John, Charles and Sophia. Also Richard son of above died July 9th 1824 aged 18.
59. John MATCHAM died 15th February 1877 aged 68. For 40 years friend and Bailiff of James KELCEY J.P. of Folkestone and this parish.
60. Thomas MATCHAM died 24th March 1871 aged 67. Left Jane his wife.
61. Charles MATCHAM of South Alkham died 3rd January 1890 aged 75. Also Sarah wife of above, died at South Alkham, 25th October 1886 aged 65.
62. Richard GODDEN died 9th September 1886 aged 83. Mary wife of above died 23rd December 1886 aged 75.
63. A fragment: D FE E 163/ 80 YEA
64. Here lieth the / Body of Ami / wife of William / ELLINDEN She / died June ye 5th / 1715 aged / 40 years. Here lieth the / Body of William / Ellinden her husband / who died the 13th of / August 1733 / aged 70 years /
65. Mara wife of Richard BIRCH of Folkestone died 12th October 1875 aged 47.
66. Henry KELCEY who died April IV MDCCC XLIV aged XXXIV years . Left Frances Charlotte his wife and Rosamond his daughter.
67. Eliza wife of William Marshall KELCEY died 20th December 1837 aged 23. Ann- Sophia daughter of above, died 28th January 1838 aged four months.
68. William Marshall KELCEY died 7th April 1886 aged 75.
69. Elizabeth wife of William Marshall KELCEY died 23rd October 1861 aged 56. Elizabeth Marshall Kelcey daughter of above died 1st October 1862 aged 17.
70. Richard KELCEY third son of Mr James Kelcey late of Sandgate, died December 30th 1841 aged 27.
71. Elizabeth wife of James KELCEY of Sandgate, died 30th September 1831 aged 46. Above James Kelcey died 26th November 1836 aged 61.
72. Eliza KELCEY youngest daughter of Mr James Kelcey (late of Sandgate) Died 25th April 1843 aged 24.
73. Altar Tomb opposite porch:- In Memory of Richard KELCEY of this parish, He died 16th of December 1791 aged 49 years. Also Alice daughter of above who died 11th of December 1791 aged 21 years. Left surviving Rosamond his wife, three sons and two daughters, viz. William, James, Richard, Elizabeth and Ann- Sophia.
74. Flat:- In Memory of Rosamond KELCEY of this parish, who died the 12th of June 1798 aged 60 years. Left issue two sons and two daughters: Viz. James, Richard, Elizabeth and Ann- Sophia.
75. William son of Richard and Rosamond KELSEY, died 5th January 1792 aged 24.
76. Elizabeth FRYER wife of William Fryer of this parish, 24th August 1763 aged 65. William Fryer died 27th March 1771 aged 88. Left three daughters? Christian, M….. ….. under grass.
77. Flat enclosed with low iron rail:- Nicholas Rolfe MARSH? , died 2nd June 1838 aged 47, and the undermentioned children; Adam Manger died 8th November 1828 aged 4, Nicholas Rolfe, 24th August 1829 aged 11, Frances Elizabeth, 16th February 1840 aged 6. Thomas Richard and Richard Manger died in infancy. Also Charlotte Blaxford, Marsh died 17th November 1844 aged 13. Also Mary-Ann KELSEY daughter of above died 11th May 1853 aged 37. Also Mary Marsh widow of above, died 16th January 1879 aged 84.
78. Flat in low rails:- Charles HARWOOD Esquire died 25th September 1866 aged 88. Mrs Anne Harwood his wife died 2nd September 1869 aged 74.
79. Small head:- Here lieth Interred the sonne of N I I D.^ N (Nicholas Dean?) of Dover who deceased the first day of JVNE Ann. Dom. 1647 Aged 21 mom .
79a Flat:- illegible (Old) Altar tombs.
79b Another: ditto
80. John MUMMERY died 15th June 1799 aged 65. Also Mary Mummery wife of above, died 22nd September 1813 aged 88.
81. Mary Alice WELSH, 29th October 1890 aged 90 years and eight months.
82. Jane MURRELL died at Folkestone, 10th June 1868 aged 32. Erected by one to whom she was a faithful Servant for 12 years.
83. Footstone:- M. C. 1849, J. C. 1854. I. C. 1856. M. C. 1887.
84. John COURT died 11th July 1865 aged 47. Also two children of above: Margaret died 13th February 1849 aged ten weeks. John, 31st August 1854 aged 11 years. Also Margaret wife of above died 11th September 1887.
85. Rebecca wife of Robert MARCH died 30th May 1855 aged 65. Left nine children: Mary-Ann, Robert, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Thomas, Joseph, Harriet-Ann; John and James. Also James and Richard who died in infancy. Also Dorcas died 2nd January 1837 aged 4 years. Also above Robert March died 6th May 1873 aged 88.
86. William MURTON of Uphill, Folkestone died 26th June 1885 aged 81. Robert Murton son of above died 2nd February 1872 aged 33.
87. Charles SUTTON died at Uphill, 24th September 1886 aged 59. Left Rebecca his wife.
88. Thomas SPAIN died 6th September 1835 aged 79.Elizabeth his wife died 20th August 1837 aged 83. Left one son and two daughters.
89. John Spain died 28th July 1822 aged 28, After a long and painful illness. Also one brother and four sisters of above.
90. Thomas son of Elizabeth SPAIN died 23rd September 1811 aged seven months.
91. Low Tomb with iron rails:- In Memory of The Reverend George S. ELWIN MA. formerly 21 years Rector of this parish Born 3rd July 1814 , fell asleep in Jesus 7th April 1872. Also Jane widow of above Born 15th October 1814, fell asleep 12th June 1879.
92. Cross:- Elizabeth WESTON born 22nd June 1818 died 14th March 1889.
In West portion.93. William TUCKER of Uphill, Folkestone died 1st March 1867 aged 75. Ann wife of above, 16th May 1872 aged 76. Left two sons and two daughters: Mary-Ann, Julia, William Frederick and Ingram.
94. Wood:- Edward Rolfe TUCKER died April 29th 1854 aged 18.
95. Mary Ann KELCEY, 29th July 1889 aged 83.
96. Tomb:- George Robert Elve Eldest son of George and Harriet CASTLE of Uphill House, Folkestone died 22nd December 1860 aged 8 years. George Castle died 11th December 1881 aged 69. Also Harriett died 25th November 1880. Also Sarah Ann died 8th December 1870 daughters of above.
97. George MORLEY of Canterbury formerly of Swingfield died 8th January 1869 in 49th year. Mary his wife died 22nd February 1859 in 49th year.
98. Susannah BURVILL, 27th October 1886 aged 76. George Burvill husband of above died 11th April 1847 aged 38. George son of above, 18th March 1850 aged 12
99. William HOGBEN, 6th April 1873 aged 66.
100. Richard SMALLEY, died 1st December 1835 aged 33.
101. William MARKES son of William and Jane Markes died 6th November 1734 aged 29.
102. Here lieth ye Body of John LADD and Ellezabeth his wife and Elenar his daughter. John departed March ye 20th 1714……… ……….. (under grass).
103. Thomas BRISLEY of the parish of Folkestone died 30th October 1822 aged 57. Left Sarah his wife and nine children. Elizabeth daughter of above died 1st June 1833 aged 19 years. Mary daughter of above died 29th April 1843 aged 25. Above Sarah died 7th January 1848 aged 65.
104. William SAUNDERS died 11th November 1865 aged 74. Mary-Alice wife of above, 13th January 1819 aged 69.
105. Mary DRURY died 5th October 1859 aged 70.
106. Steed DRURY of this parish died 9th March 1832 aged 71. Left Hannah his wife and seven children: viz. Hannah, Mary, Sarah, Ann, Elizabeth Chilest, Harriet and Edward. Hannah wife of above died 5th June 1865 aged 97.
107. Joseph TAYLOR died 21st April 1874 aged 89. Mary wife of above, 21st December 1838 aged 46. Thomas Edward son of above died 18th February 1839 aged 8 years. Left Mary second wife of above, three sons and one daughter: William Henry, Joseph Wood, Jhondo? and Elizabeth Ann.
108. Cross:- Robert William PECK died at Folkestone 30th August 1870 aged 49. Susanna CLARK his wife died at Florence 7th February 1876 aged 43. Also Emily HOHMAN their only daughter died at Florence February 17th 1876 aged 20.
109. Low Tomb:- Rev. Thomas Cuming DEAN Died at Folkestone October 8th 1879 aged 52.
110. Small low Tomb:- Mary Ethel daughter of Reverend Thomas Cuming DEAN and Mary Ann DEANE, Folkestone. Died April 16th 1871 aged 5 years and nine months.
111. Elizabeth Harriet DANIELS Born 4th February 1876 Died 16th August 1876. Also Violet Lucy Daniels Born 27th June 1877 Died 14th February 1878. Silvanus Edward Daniels Born 3rd April 1882 Died 20th April 1883.
Northern Part.
112. James MUMMERY died July 1st 1865 aged 19.
113. James MUMMERY of the parish of Folkestone died 7th April 1849 aged 32. Left Charlotta his widow one son and one daughter.
114. Ann wife of Thomas MAXTED of Folkestone died 5th January 1852 aged 35. Left four sons viz. Edward, Thomas, Amos and James. Above James died 16th April 1852 aged eighteen months.
115. John MUMMERY died 11th August 1865 aged 72. Left Ann his wife and three children: Mary, Thomas and Edward. Ann wife of above, 12th December 1874 aged 84.
116. William Frederick FINN died at Folkestone 31st December 1878 aged 28.
117. Thomas MUMMERY of Paddlesworth died 22nd July 1868 aged 48.
118. John MUMMERY died 19th January 1870 aged 24.
119. Charles LASLETT died 12th December 1865 aged 61. Mary wife of above, 15th June 1879 aged 80. Three children of above: William died 31st December 1864 aged 32. Alfred, 18th June 1871 aged 30. Elizabeth, 15th August 1854 aged 16. Buried at Elham Erected by their son Stephen.
120. Percy Edwin BEDINGFIELD died 4th February 1876 aged 8. Roland William Bedingfield (a member of the choir) died 6th February 1876 aged 11 years. Ada Lucy Bedingfield, 13th February 1876 aged 6.
121. Henry BINSKIN formerly of Maidstone, died 29th July 1884 at Uphill, Folkestone in 68th year.
122. Arabella SLADDEN of this parish died 10th May 1870 aged 69. Left one daughter- Jane Ann.
123. Richard KELCEY died 31st July 1891 aged 80. Elizabett ? his wife died 26th July 1887 aged 67. Also their daughters: Eliza died 14th June 1859 aged 14. Rosamond, 6th October 1870 aged 8. Sarah, 17th October 1875 aged 22.
124. The GANSBY’S Also Mrs HORWOOD, September 22nd 1864.
125. George COLTHUP Died 25th October 1888 aged 54. Left Maria his wife.
End of Hawkinge Churchyard.
24th September 1891
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1. On a Small Stone fixt to The East Wall of the Chancell. Here lieth the Body of Alexander, the Sonne of Andrew BARTLETT who deceased Nov. 21 A.Di. 1644.
2. On another small Stone in the Same Wall. Here lieth the Body of John BEGEANT, who departed this natural Life, July 3 1642. Aet. suae 30. Marmorem (sic) posuit Alexander UDNEY hujus Loci Rector Annis 32.
3. On a Monument on The North Wall. [Arg. a cross engrailed sa. betw. 3 fleurs-de-lis gu. (HERDSON)]. Memoriae Sacrum. Here lieth buried the Body of the right worshipfull Jo. Herdson of Folkestone in Kent Esq. who departed this mortall Life the 29th Day of March 1622. who gave toward the repayringe this Chancell £20. In whose Remembrance, his Nephew and Heire Basill DIXWELL, Esq. hath erected in Folkestone (of whiche Place he was Lord) a seemly *Monument (*see P.52).
4. On An Altar Tomb, On ye North Side. See here the Place where Stephen sleeping lies;/Till the last Trumpet shall him make to rise./Each Part of Life, and godly Period,/Unfolds to Us, that, his true Friend was God./Ending, he died, in Hope to rise again;/No Loss to him was Death, but greatest Gain./*His Faith built on the Rock, his Hope was sure;/Only his Charity doth e’er endure./ (*Cozens says this is start of anr. tablet; but obscurely put, & query?).
5. On Another Altar Tomb, on The North Side (gone). Here lieth buried the Body of Stephen HOBDAY who was born at Hope (Hope Farm, betw. Cauldhm. & Wingate Hill – V.J.T.) in Hawking Folkestone, and …. lived there neere .. Yeares. decessy’d ye 1st of …… 1640.
6. One other Flat Stone, very ancient, and not legible.
7. An old iron Helmet, on ye North Wall (this is over, & belongs to the HERDSON monument).
8. In The Body. 3 Flat Stones all without Inscription.
9. This Church consists only of The Chancell and Body. In the Steeple (now a stone bell cot) which is low, and stands at the West End, hangs 1 small Bell without Inscription.
10. In The Church Yard, is an Altar Tomb for James BURVILLE, 1722, and 4 Others not Legible.
11. This Church is dedicated to St. Michael. It is a Rectory, in the Patronage of the Arch Bishop. The Present Rector is the Revd. Mr LANGEHORNE, (ob. 17 Feb. 1772 aged 51; bur. in Folkestone Chancel; Coz. Ms 2.397-8) who is also Curate of Folkestone. 1759.
12. (See Secker Visn. of 1758. No.117. Langhorne’s curate at Hawkinge was TOURNAY, V. Alkm. & Capel-le-Ferne, at salary of £13 p.a.).
Index of Names and Places
Names
BARTLETT 1
BATC I I I I (Batchelor?) 57
BEDINGFIELD 120
BEGEANT 1
BINSKIN 121
BIRCH 65
Blaxford 77
BRISLEY 103
BURVILL 98
BURVILLE 10
M. C. 83
CASTLE 96
COLTHUP 125
COURT 84
Cuming 109
N I I D.^ N (Nicholas
Dean?) 79
D FE E 63
DANIELS 111
DEAN 109, 110
DIXWELL 3
DRURY 105, 106
ELLINDEN 64
ELWIN 91
FINN 116
FRYER 76
GANSBY 124
GODDEN 62
HARWOOD 78
HERDSON 3
HOBDAY 5
HOGBEN 99
HOHMAN 108
HORWOOD 124
KELCEY 54, 59, 66-75,
95, 124
KELSEY 77
KEMBER 56
LADD 102
LANGEHORNE 11
LASLETT 119
Manger 77
MARCH 85
MARKES 101
MARSH 55, 77
Marshall 69
MATCHAM 58, 59, 60
MAXTED 114
MORLEY 97
MUMMERY 80, 112, 113,
115, 117, 118
MURRELL 82
MURTON 86
PECK 108
SAUNDERS 104
SLADDEN 122
SMALLEY 100
SPAIN 88-90
SUTTON 87
TAYLOR 107
TOURNAY 12
TUCKER 93, 94
UDNEY 1
WELSH 81
WESTON 92PlacesAlkham
South Alkham 61
Canterbury 97
Capel-le-Ferne 12
Dover 79
Elham 119
Folkestone 3, 11, 54, 55,
82, 103, 108, 109, 110,
113, 114, 116
Folkestone Uphill 86, 87,
93, 121
Folkestone Uphill House 96
Hawkinge Hope Farm 5
Maidstone 121
Paddlesworth 117
Sandgate 70-72
Swingfield 97
General
Bailiff 59
Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Lyminge Church
One Monumental Inscription in the churchyard of Lyminge Church, noted by Leland L. Duncan. Transcribed and typed up by Christine Pantrey. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1756, added 18th March 2008.
The following is as far as possible an exact transcription of Mr L.L. Duncan's field notebook for the M.I.s in the Folkestone area where he seems have stayed during September and October 1891. His notebook written up in his shorthand, in pencil, on the site leaves something to be desired. The paper of the notebook has over time become somewhat dirty and aged but is an immensely valuable record of that date.
272. In the chancel floor is a slab: Here Lieth Buryed the Body of Nicholas SAWKINS gent. who being of this Parish Departed this life the 8th day of May 1647 aged 54 yeares. Having issue two sonnes and five daughters.
Lyminge 1st October 1891.
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In The Chancell.
1. Within ye Rails are 2 Flat Stones, not legible. Without the Rails are ye 3 Following, ye 2 last of wch. are very imperfect.
2. On The First. Here lieth buried The Body of Nicholas SAWKINS, Gent; who being of This Parish, departed this Life ye 8th Day of May 1647. Aged 54 Years, leaving Issue 2 Sons and 5 Daughters.
3. On The Second. Here lieth Jane ye Daughter of William TILDEN, Wife of Nicholas SAWKINS of Lyminge, Gent; by Whom She had issue 4 Sons. 3 whereof ……/ The 4th whereof William ……./ And 5 Daughters – Jane, Margery, Elisabeth ……./ died June ye 22d. 1640.
4. On The Third. In Memory of ……../Daughter of ……./Har……/late Wife of Charles MARCHE of this Parish Gent. Whose Change from this Life to a better was ye 13rd Day of July 1653. Aged .. Years.
In The Body.
5. Here lieth ye Body of William SAWKINS of ……./Sawkins of Lyminge Gent. Who had Issue by Anne his Wife 5 Sonnes, and ../ Daughters. He deceased ye 23d. Day of October 1655.
6. And, Three Other flat Stones not legible.
7. In the East Window of ye Side Isle is this Coat, wch. is much broken; with a Motto not legible.
[Az. a pall or (sic) (no cross shown behind it) imp. ¼ly:
1&4). Arg. a cross gu. betw. 4 water buckets sa.
2&3). Gu. a fesse betw. 12 billets or. the whole called "Arch Bishop BOUCHIER"].
8. This Coat is also in a Chamber Window, in the Parsonage House at Saltwood. See Vol.2d. P.24.
In The Church Yard, fronting ye West Door of ye Belfry are the following Inscriptions, on 2 Altar Tombs.
9. On ye First. Crest – a Demy-Griffin. [Arg. 3 catherine-wheels sa. a bord. engr. gu. imp. Gu. a spreadeagle crowned or.]. (Griffin note: SCOTT). Here lie interr’d ye Bodies of Thomas Scott, of Longage, In this Parish, Esq. descended from ye Ancient Family of Scott, of Scott’s Hall, in this County. Son of Edward & Mary his Wife, Daughter of Sr. John HONEYWOOD of Eventon (Evington in Elmstead – V.J.T.), Who died ye 4th Day of October Anno 1711. in ye 51st Year of his Age. And, of Elisabeth his Wife, Daughter of Richard GRAVES, of Gloucestershire Esq. by Elisabeth his Wife, Daughter of John ROBINSON, of Gravesend, Esq. Who likewise died 20 Decr. 1717 in ye 57th Year of her Age. leaving 2 Daughters, Elisabeth and Bridget, who erected This Tomb, in Memory of their most honour’d Parents. 1718.
10. On ye Second. [In a lozenge: Arg. 3 catherine-wheels sa. a bord. engr. gu. (SCOTT)]. (Griffin note: Scott). To ye pious Memory of Mrs Bridget SCOTT, one of ye Daughters of Thomas Scott of Longage (on road from Lymge. to R.Minnis, nr. Sibton – V.J.T.), in this Parish Esq, lineally descended from ye Ancient Family of Scott of Scott’s Hall, in this County, & of Elisabeth his Wife, One of ye Daughters of Richard GRAVES of Gloucestershire Esq. She was born ye 12th Day of July 1697, & died 31st of May 1725. Aged 28. And, as a wise Virgin, being ready, is enterd with ye Bridegroom to ye Marriage. – William TURNER Junr. Esq. and Elisabeth his Wife, only Sister and Heiress of ye sd. Bridget, executors of her last Will & Testament, erected this Monument.
The 2 next Inscriptions are on ye North Side of this Tomb.
The First. Anna Maria, Daughter of William TURNER, Junr. of Canterby. Esq. & Elisabeth his Wife, Daughter of Thomas SCOTT of ys. Parish Esq. was born ye 3d. Day of July 1719, and was buried ye 27th Day of August following – Aged 8 Weeks.
The Second. Elisabeth Daughter of William TURNER Junr. of Canterbury Esq. and Elisabeth his Wife, Daughter of Thomas SCOTT of this Parish Esq. was born May 7 1722 and died ye 4th of May 1723. Aged almost 1 Year.
11. The 3 Underwritten Poetical Epitaphs are on 3 Grave Stones in ye Church Yard.
The Young, ye Old one Fate attend./How much, in Life we ought to mend!/It’s full of Trouble, full of Sorrow;/Life is Today – Death is Tomorrow.
Farewell, Dear Wife, we parted be,/Who once was one by God’s Decree./But now Cold Earth must be thy Bed,/’Till Christ do raise Thee from ye Dead.
And, by her great Frugality and Care,/She left to each of them an handsome Share./Dame Downe here lies! as Heaven doth decree!/She now from all her Care and Toil is free.
12. This Living is in ye Patronage of the Revd. Mr. Ralf PRICE – the present Incumbent – Who has, both the Sine Cure Rectory & the Vicarage 1773.
13. The Church is an Handsome Building of Flint Stones; and consists of ye Body, and 1 Side Isle toward ye North. The whole Structure is cover’d with Lead. The Bells, which are 5 in Number, hang in a beautyfull Square Tower, at ye West End, having a Small Spire in ye Middle. The Bells have ye following Inscriptions.
1. John WILNAR made Me. 1631. W.N. (Stahl. 344. Prest. 1 is T. Mears & Son, 1810 now 2).
2. J.B. 1585. In ye Name of God. Amen. T.H.
3. William MARCHE, Robert WOOD, Samuel KNIGHT fecit. 1727. (No. 3 is Wm. Mears, 1785). Now 4.
4. William RIGDEN, Samuel KNIGHT fecit. 1727.
5. Sancta Maria, Ora pro Nobis. (No.5 now W.M. 1785). (Reset by L. & Pack in 1759, & is now No.6).
14. Adjoyning to ye North Side of ye Chancell are ye Ruins of some additional Building. The Windows of the Church were formerly painted, as appears by some broken Remains in most of them.
15. In West Wood, in this Parish (borderg. E. side of Stone St. – V.J.T.), are 2 very plain (plain probly. = clear, conspicuous – V.J.T.) Tumuli – and, on Tetters Lees (in this Parish also) in the Middle of The Road, is another very Plain One. 1756.
Index of Names and Places
Name Index
GRAVES 9, 10
HONEYWOOD 9
KNIGHT 13
MARCHE 4, 13
Pack 13
PRICE 12
RIGDEN 13
ROBINSON 9
SAWKINS 272, 2, 3, 5
SCOTT 9, 10
TILDEN 3
TURNER 10
WILNAR 13
WOOD 13Places Index
Canterbury 10
Eventon (Evington in Elmstead 9
Gloucestershire 9, 10
Gravesend 9
Longage (on road from
Lymge. to R.Minnis,
nr. Sibton 9, 10
Scott’s Hall 10
Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Paddlesworth Church
The Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Paddlesworth Church. Given to Leland L. Duncan by Fred. C. WARRINGTON, September 1891. Transcribed and typed up by Christine Pantrey. Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1758, added 17th March 2008.
Inscriptions in the Churchyard at Paddlesworth.
1. Richard LAWES late of Shutters feeld, died 20th February 1822 aged 61. Also Elizabeth his wife, died 28th January 1841 aged 79.
2. Edward LAWES of Dane, died April 1886 aged 76.
3. John HARNETT late of this parish, died 24th August 1801 aged 60 years.
4. Thomas PILCHER, born at Arpinge December 21st 1800 died at Hawkinge March 25th 1883.
5. William RIDDEN late of this parish, died 6th November 1803 aged 68. Also Susannah wife of above, died 28th July 1836 aged 84. Also Susannah their only daughter, wife of Thomas PILCHER died October 8th 1829 . Their only remaining daughter Mary wife of John PREBBLE…… (Rest underground).
6. Thomas PILCHER late of Arpinge Farm died January 10th 1837 aged 74. Also Susannah his wife died October 8th 1829 aged 57, and of their undermentioned sons and daughters:
Mildred died June 9th 1825 aged 9./ Mary " March 20th 1830 " 29. / Stephen " August 2nd 1837 " 41./
Jessey " January 20th 1843 " 40? / Rachel " March 6th 1844 " 30./ Ann " May 2nd 1853 " 57./
Bayley " November 24th 1853 " 33./ John " August 29th 1862 " 57. / William " February 24th 1864 " 56./
Susanna " January 9th 1865 " 66.
7. Sarah Bates died October 7th 1845 aged 34. Died in the United States of America.
8. Stephen Moreland KETTLE died August 24th 1840 aged 81. Also Ann wife of above died December 20th 1847 aged 85. Also James Kettle son of above, died January 29th 1876 aged 71. Also Harriett wife of above James Kettle died June 11th 1883 aged 82.
9. Robert MARCH of Cold Farm died August 6th 1877 aged 69.
10. Harriet wife of Robert MARCH died November 29th 1849 aged 39. Henrietta PILCHER her twin sister died August 29th 1842 aged 32.
11. Sarah wife of James BAILEY late of Hougham died September 10th 1883 aged 58.
12. Nicholas HOGBEN for many years of White Hall in the parish of Folkestone, died July 19th 1882 aged 63. Also Ann wife of above died June 22nd 1883 aged 54.
13. Samuel HOOD died at Gibraltar, Uphill, Folkestone, June 8th 1884 aged 65.
14. Fanny RIGDEN died at Wootton, July 1st 1885 aged 27.
15. Two others near East end of Chancel illegible (old).
End of Paddlesworth
Given by Fred. C. WARRINGTON, September 1891.
I visited Paddlesworth 5th October 1891 L. E. D.
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Also some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1758, added 17th March 2008
16. This Church, which is very small, and shamefully out of Repair, consists only of the Chancell, and Body.
17. It has neither Altar Peice, nor Font; but, instead of the Latter, is a large Stone (placed on a Larger, by Way of Base) on which the Old Font formerly stood, which serves to set ye Bason upon.
18. It has no Steeple; but a small crack’t Bell hangs near the Top of the Roof, at ye West End. It seems to have an Inscription upon it, which, however, for Want of a Ladder, I could not get at.
19. In the Body, are 2 very ancient Flat Stones, without Inscription. 1 of them has a Cross Fleury raised on it.
20. A Round Arch, and Pillasters, between the Chancell and the Body; and a round Arch, and carved Pillaster, at ye Outside of the South Door, shew it to be a very Ancient Building.
21. This Church was dedicated to St. Oswald. It is a Chapel of Ease to Lyminge.
22. The Present Chaplain is Mr. Ralph PRICE. (See Secker Visn. 1758, III. No.183).
Index of Names and Places
Names
BAILEY 11
BATES 7
HARNETT 3
HOGBEN 12
HOOD 13
KETTLE 8
LAWES 1, 2
MARCH 9, 10
Moreland 8
PILCHER 4, 5, 6, 10
PREBBLE 5
PRICE 22
RIDDEN 5
RIGDEN 14PlacesFolkestone
Gibraltar, Uphill 13
White Hall 12
Hawkinge 4
Hougham 11
Paddlesworth
Arpinge Farm 4, 6
Cold Farm 9
Dane 2
Shutters Field 1
United States of America 7
Wootton 14