Monumental Inscriptions in the Churchyard at Headcorn
In the late 1890s the Lewisham author and antiquarian Mr Leland L. Duncan embarked on a project of recording the early memorial inscriptions in a large number of Kent churchyards. In visiting the sites he carried with him a small pocket field notebook in which he recorded the inscriptions in his own shorthand, in pencil, and what follows is a careful transcription of what he noted in the churchyard at Headcorn. Typed up by Christine Pantrey January 2002.
The Monumental Inscriptions in the Churchyard at Headcorn in Kent
noted July 1923 by Leland L. Duncan.
South-West Yard.
1. Altar by Porch):- Here lyeth ye body of Jane WATERS wife of Richard Waters who departed this life May ye 1(?9) 1710 in ye 55th year of her age. South: ….h ye body of Richard W….. of this parish who….December ye 2…. 17(?2) (?0) in…. (?6) 9 year of his age. West-end: James son of Richard and Jane Waters of ys Parish died June ye 1st 1735 in ye 33rd year of his age.
East-end: ye body of …. Daughter of Jane Waters who departed this life …. 1724 in ye 20th year of her age.
2. (Cross):- To Our Beloved sister Gerty daughter of Edwin and Rebecca TRIPP [no date but c. 1880 or 1890 modern].
3. (old):- Ye body of Jane wife of William KITE…….[under grass….] of Staplehurst.
4. James WATERMAN of this parish, June ye 4th 1738 aged 68. Martha his wife 17th June 1740 aged 64.
4a. [Headcorn LLD 4]. Insert. Skull // Hourglass? Here lieth // the body of James WATERMAN of this parish who departed this life June ye 4th 1738 aged 68 years.
Here also lieth the body of Martha his wife who departed this life June ye 17th 1740
aged 64 years.
5. (Small cushion):- William infant son of Arthur and Elizabeth HUBBLE born and died February 10th 1919.
6. William CHILDREN, May ye (?) Anno Domini 1712 in ye 74th year. Jane his wife, Decamber ye 18th 1696 in ye 51st year.
7. …. Body of… hn. …LDREN… parish…. Departed….ife September 19 Anno Domini , o in….4th -ear of his …. ft issue three sons and one daughter. Right-half: …. B…. wife….
CHIL…. who departed this life August ye 1st 1712 aged 33 years. She left issue had(?) sons whereof One surviving.
8. (Altar):- South-side: John CHILDREN late of this parish Gentleman, son of John Children Gent by Ann his wife, died October 26th 1791 aged (?5) 3 years. North: Likewise John CHILDREN Senior who died August – 1768 aged 56 years. Left issue by Ann his wife one son John. East-end: Sarah wife of John CHILDREN died November 1766 (?) Left issue
D…., …., John (?), D…., and…..
9. John HODGES, 22nd August 1831 aged 29.
10. ….n GROVE of this parish, October ye …2(?) 1746 aged 85. Mary his wife March 25th 1750 aged 79. Mary Grove their daughter, January ye 3rd 1744 aged (?3) 8 years. Hannah Grove died April 1731 aged 48 years.
11. Sarah wife of William DAY and daughter of Mr Thomas GREENHILL of this parish died 26th December 1846 in 69th year, leaving three sons and four daughters. Above William Day, 5th September 1850 aged 73.
12. Richard GREENHILL, 6th August 1768 aged 70. Left issue by Mary his wife two sons and two daughters viz Thomas, Richard, Elizabeth and Mary. Likewise Mary wife of above died 14th September 1776 in 69th year.
13. Anthony DIVE of this parish December ye 14th 1693 aged 53. He left issue two sons and three daughters viz Anthony, Christopher, Mary, Martha and Elizabeth. Elizabeth wife of Anthony Dive of this parish, October ye 10th 1724 aged 81.
14. (Altar) :- North-side. Mr Christopher DIVE died May ye 1st 1759 aged 77. Ann his wife died March ye 21st 1775 aged 79. Christopher Dive son of above Christopher and Ann died October the 17th 1774 aged 43.
Sarah wife of Thomas GREENHILL of this parish, 12th March 1790 aged 37. Left issue three daughters: Sarah, Margaret and Ann. Thomas Greenhill, 18th September 1815 aged 76. Ann Greenhill DAY daughter of William and Sarah DAY, 10th November 1817 aged 15 years.
Elizabeth wife of Richard GREENHILL of this parish, March 4th 1785 aged 47. Left issue one son Thomas. Also Richard son of the above Richard and Elizabeth Greenhill died 6th February 1783 aged 5 . The above Richard Greenhill died 12th May 1818 aged 76.
John STOKES of this parish, 18th April 1845 aged 25. Catherine his wife, 10th February 1864 aged 51. John their son died 6th December 1847 aged 3 years.
18. Mary wife of Christopher FULLAGAR of this parish, 7th November 1769 aged 77. Also six children . Left issue William, Christopher, Mary and Sarah.
19. Edward BATES of this parish, 28th October 1885 aged 72. He lived in the service of Mrs BLINKHORN, Abbey Court Boxley upwards of 40 years.
Western Yard.
20. John HAFFENDEN, 3rd November 1881 aged 69. Philadelphia his wife, 1st January 1881 aged 79.
Matilda EVENDEN, 26th May 1897 aged 45.
22. (In same rails as 21):- The family stone of John EVENDEN of this parish. Sarah wife of above , 18th April 1869 aged 52. Also two children died in infancy. Above John Evenden 19th July 1883 aged 68.
23. John husband of Amelia JOHNSON, 3rd March 1895 aged 83. Amelia his wife, 17th June 1905 aged 83.
24. Anne Hellen wife of Tilden CHRISTMAS and daughter of Adrian Hardy HAWORTH Esquire F. L. S. of Chelsea, Middlesex, died December 26th 1864 aged 39.
25. John CRETTENDEN of this parish 1st June 1767 aged 69. Left issue three sons, James, Martin and William.
26. Ammy (sic) daughter of James and Ann CRETTENDEN of ys parish, 21st August 1752 aged 22.
27. Elizabeth wife of James HYLAND of this parish, 1st May 1849 aged 33. James Hyland, 12th July 1869 aged 54. Also their deceased children: Elizabeth died 16th January 1843 aged 1 year, Elizabeth Ann died 25th October 1844 aged 4 years, Elizabeth Ann died 24th February 1848 aged six months, Robert 10th March 1848 aged 2 years. Left surviving two children Mary and Edward. Edward Hyland died 21st October 1855 aged 11 years.
28. Mary Ann eldest daughter of James and Mary TURK of this parish, 2nd January 1875 aged 25. Above Mary Turk, 30th June 1878 aged 60. Above James Turk 10th December 1883 aged 65.
29. Mary Ann GIBSON wife of James Henry Gibson, 24th March 1906 aged 60. Above James Henry Gibson, 5th May 1911 aged 66. Alfred son of above, 18th January 1879 aged nine weeks.
30. Fanny wife of Silvester WAGHORNE of Tonbridge, 7th January 1922 aged 78.
31. Elizabeth wife of Thomas GOODWIN of this parish, 3rd July 178(0 or 6) aged 69. Left issue two sons Thomas and John. Above Thomas Goodwin, 15th July 1791 aged 77.
32. John GOODWIN of this parish, 21st February 1829 aged 73. Mercy wife of John Goodwin of this parish, 3rd June 1806 aged 50. Left issue two daughters Elizabeth and Mercy, also four daughters died in infancy.
33. William WHITE of this parish, 2nd May 1866 aged 56. Mary his wife, 3rd October 1877 aged 66. Erected by John White their son.
34. Henry son of Henry and Mary KINGSNORTH of this parish who died 11th … 1797 aged ? Also Henry their son died February – 1799. Likewise Joseph their son died – 1805 aged 9 ….. ? poetry.
35. Charlotte wife of Dive MILNER of this parish, 22nd March 1853 aged 53. Harriet daughter of above, 13th June 1823 aged three weeks, Dive son of above 26th May 1825 aged eighteen months, Charles- John son of above, 31st March 1863 aged 29. Above Dive Milner, 17th December 1875 aged 76.
36. Ann daughter of Titus and Ann SPICER of this parish, 21st March 1813 aged eight months.
37. Sophia wife of Richard CHILDREN of this parish, 3rd April 1861 aged 69. Above Richard Children born 12th September 1789 died 3rd February 1869.
38. William TASSELL of this parish, 14th November 1837 aged 68. Left issue five sons and five daughters. Mary his wife, 18th February 1860 aged 77.
39. Thomas TASSELL of this parish, 11th May 1871 aged 67. Ann his wife, 21st February 1883 aged 84.
40. James DEAN of this parish, 23rd August 1863 aged 67. Jemima wife, 13th September 1884 aged 83. Sarah GILES daughter of above, 28th May 1849 aged 30. Stephen - HILLS son of above, 3rd March 1864 aged 39. Edward son of above died in America, 27th September 1871 aged 44. James Frederick son of above, 9th November 1881 aged 60, interred at Cheriton.
41. Sylvester Rutherford SKINNER second son of David Skinner surgeon of this parish, 25th October 1869 in 41st (80?) year, leaving a widow and four children. Anna- Louisa second wife of above, 16th June 1893 [ no age].
42. James LUCKHURST of this parish, 10th June 1843 aged 66. Left issue by Ann his wife two sons and three daughters: Charles, Sophia, James, Louisa and Elizabeth-Ann. Ann wife of above, 12th November 1845 aged 62.
43. Elizabeth wife of James LUCKHURST of this parish, 23rd April 1800 aged 59, had issue two sons and one daughter. Above James Luckhurst of this parish, 31st December 1809 aged 62.
44. William TASSELL of this parish, 25th September 1877 aged 75. Catharine his wife, 4th June 1884 aged 73.
45. Margaret daughter of George ….. STAN………… arish…. …. …. 181.. in 13th……… ….
46. Susanna wife of George STANDEN of Kelsham in this parish, 31st March 1829 aged 46. Left surviving two daughters Olivia and Elizabeth. Above George Standen 26th April 1853 aged 73.
47. Ann relict of the late William SKINNER of Battle Sussex,since wife of James OTTAWAY formerly of this parish, died 31st January 1851 aged 66.
48. (coped):- Charlotte Louisa RUTHERFORD child of Sylvester Rutherford and Anna – Louisa SKINNER of Daventery , Northants, born 20th August 1860 died 20th March 1861.
49. Elizabeth Ann child of David SKINNER surgeon of this parish and Mary-Ann his wife, born 5th August 1832, died 11th March 1841.
50. Emily Mary daughter of David and Mary Ann SKINNER of this parish, 16th May 1865 aged 31.
51. Elizabeth wife of George OYLER of this parish, 27th June 1888 aged 62. Frank youngest son of above, 21st May 1866 aged 5. Above George Oyler, 8th June 1891 aged 67.
52. Joseph Hodges WILLSON, 13th January 1844 aged 62, also four children who died in infancy. Left issue eight sons and two daughters. Judith his wife, 28th July 1851 aged 68. Joseph Hodges their son, 20th April 1858 aged 50. Oliver their son, 10th October 1861 aged 35. Mary their daughter, 5th June 1870 aged 65.
53. Jane wife of William WENHAM of Sutton Valence (Blacksmith), 31st July 1871 aged 60. Above William Wenham, 18th June 1879 aged 74. Left surviving two sons and one daughter:
William Young, Stephen and Patience.
54. John MANNERING of this parish, 6th September 1844 aged 76. Elizabeth his wife, 15th November 1847 aged 78. Left surviving three sons and two daughters.
55. (coped):- Emily and Elizabeth daughters of John and Emily MANNERING of the parish of Cranbrook. Emily died 27th July 1859 aged 7, Elizabeth 8th August 1859 aged 8.
56. Emily wife of John MANNERING of Cranbrook, 15th January 1874 aged 56. Above John Mannering died at Dover, 28th October 1878 aged 71.
57. Elizabeth BUSBRIDGE wife of John Busbridge late of Staplehurst and daughter of John and Elizabeth M……of this parish died April 2nd 1… Also John son of above died 25th January 1819 aged seventeen months. Also Robert who died in infancy.
58. Elizabeth daughter of John and Elizabeth BUSBRIDGE and Grand-daughter of John and Elizabeth MANNERING, 5th August 1842 aged 21.
59. Mary daughter of John and Elizabeth MANNERING of this parish, July 18th 1805 aged 4.
60. Thomas CASINGHAM died 30th January 1813 aged 73. Left issue one daughter Elizabeth. Also Ann his second wife died December 4th 1819 aged 81.
61. Thomas GROUNS of this parish, 25th June 1853 in 94th year. Elizabeth his wife, 6th November 1843 in 81st year, by whom he had issue three sons and three daughters: Thomas, George, David, Elizabeth, Ann and Mercy. David son of above, 7th June 1853 aged 58.
South of Tower.
62. Here lyeth interred the Body of Richard NE(?W);END who departed this life about the latter end of November in the yeare of our Lord one thousand of 581.
63. ………..all gone….. The yeare…………..Lord…….. ………..1656.
North Yard.
64. Ann wife of John PECHE of this parish, gent, and only daughter of John and Mary FULLAGAR died January ye 4th 1754 aged 22. Also the body of foresed John Peche gent, 2nd October 1778 aged 58. Left issue by Elizabeth his second wife John and Elizabeth. … 1815
65. John FULLAGAR of this parish, yeoman, who died December 21st (or 4th) 17—aged 70. Also Mary his wife, October 19th 1763 aged 69.
66. Philadelphia wife of James POTTER of this parish, 22nd November 1838 aged 52. Left surviving seven sons and three daughters. Said James Potter, 22nd August 1849 aged 66. Ann his second wife, 25th November 1846 aged 56.
67. (coped):- Charles POTTER, 3rd December 1899 aged 74. Sarah Elizabeth his wife, 23rd January 1891 aged 70.
68. William CHILDREN of this parish, 3rd September 1831 aged 76. Mary his wife 5th November 1831 aged 75. Left surviving four sons and six daughters viz George, William, Richard, Robert, Lydia, Mary, Elizabeth, Ann, Sarah and Jane.
69. Edmund PECHE of this parish, July 20th 1753 aged 7(?6), left issue two sons William and John. Also Sarah Peche wife of Edmund Peche died August 30th 1728 aged 54.
70. Elizabeth wife of Richard POTTER of this parish, 16th September 1812 aged 65. Left issue three sons and one daughter: Thomas, James, William and Elizabeth. Above Richard Potter, 17th April 1815 aged 70.
71. William son of Thomas and Mary POTTER of Biddenden who was drowned 7th November 1811 aged 6. ‘In my youth was snatched (away) When with my brother was at play. It was decree’d by God above A watery grave to be my doom.
72. William HICKMOTT of this parish, 20th November 1755 aged 41. Elizabeth his wife, December 17th 1791 aged 69. Left three sons and one daughter: William, Thomas, James and Elizabeth.
73. James HICKMOTT of this parish, 31st May 1853 aged 66. Martha Ann his wife, 19th June 1854 aged 63. Left issue four sons and one daughter: Stephen, Thomas, John, Charles and Barbara.
74. curb in rails no name.
75. John GEORGE, 20th December 1914 aged 68.
76. John PEARSON, 10th September 1898 aged 78. Caroline his wife, 31st July 1853 aged 34. Also two children, Emily died 20th March 1852 aged 5 and Jane died in infancy, leaving John, Hannah and Mary Ann.
77. Willliam PEARSON late of the parish of Smarden, 8th February 1835 aged 49. Leaving three sons, William, Edward and John. Mary his wife and daughter of William and Sarah HICKMOTT of this parish, 9th September 1845 aged 66.
78. (cross-head):- Norman William BUCHANAN 20th August 1911 aged 66.
79. Charles Herbert son of Aaron and Susan BELLINGHAM 20th August 1902 aged 27.
80. Mary Ann widow of Thomas PAIGE, 4th January 1905 aged 75. Jane PARKS sister of above, 9th October 1908 aged 75.
81. Stephen PARKS for 52 years wheelwright of this parish, 14th February 1872 in 81st year. Elizabeth wife of above, 2nd December 1866 aged 72.
82. Edwin son of Stephen and Elizabeth PARKS of this parish, 4th June 1848 aged 21. George their son, 15th April 1849 aged 29.
83. William KITE of this parish, yeoman, 16th March 1761 aged 50. Mary his wife, 2nd March 1764 aged 52.
84. To two sons of Robert and Mary JOY, Alfred died January 28th 1823 aged 12, Robert 24th February 1823 aged (?)17.
85. Robert HOOKER of this parish, 12th October 1815 aged 86. Mary his wife, August 21st 1803 aged 72. They lived together 53 years and two months and had issue ten children.
86. Stephen HOOKER, 6th September 1902 aged 55. Also Wilfred S. DANIELS, 7th Buffs East Kent Regiment, killed in action in France, 12th August 1917 aged 20. Also Eli A. Daniels second Oxford and Berks(?) Regiment killed in action in France 1st October 1918 aged 23. Grandsons of above.
87. James PERREN of this parish, 19th April 1782 aged 61. Elizabeth his wife, 25th June 1784 aged 67. Issue two sons Waters and Thomas.
88. Large Headstone c1800 surface quite gone.
89. Here Lyeth the Body of Mr Peter WHETCOMBE who departed this life ye 6th day of December in the (5 ?)3 year of his age Anno Domini 1693. Nere lyeth also the body of Mrs Ann Whetcombe wife of Mr Peter Whetcombe who departed this life the 13th day of March aged 43 years 1699/ 1700.
90. James WEEKES, 30th August 1817 aged 41. Left issue surviving by Elizabeth his wife one son and one daughter viz Lewis and Louisa. Also Alfred their son who died in infancy.
91. Thomas WEEKES, 31st January 1797 aged 65. Left issue by Ann his wife four sons and six daughters: John, Thomas, William, James, Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah, Susanna, Mary and Amy. Ann his wife died 13th August 1799 aged 58.
92. Elizabeth wife of John COOPER who departed this life ye May Anno 1688 aged 41. Left issue two sons, Christopher and John and ….. daughters Elizabeth, Mary 4…….. …….. buried.
93. Here Lyeth the Body of John COOPER of Hedcorne who departed this life the 18th day of February Anno Domini 1698/9 aged 59 yeares. His wife Elizabeth Beare Him 8 children. ‘Altho He was in Life Good and Just………… ……
94. Mary wife of John WITHERDEN of this parish, yeoman, 1st May 1757 aged 23. Left issue one daughter Ann. Also John Witherden of this parish, 27th November 1801 aged 85.
95. Mary wife of Thomas RANSLEY, 19th March 1773 aged 60. Above Thomas Ransley, 11th February 1779 aged 65. Issue two sons and – daughters James, Thomas, Mary and Sarah.
96. Sarah wife of James OULET of this parish, February 28th 1793 aged 49. Above James
Oulet of this parish, schoolmaster died 8th December 1794 aged 61. Left issue three sons and one daughter: Thomas, Samuel, Jesse and Elizabeth.
97. Charles LIDDIARD 15th September 1917 aged 73.
South of Church East of porch.
98. (small cross):- Dorothy Somerville WARREN died 12th April 1894 aged 4.
99. (small) :- Philip Thomas SOMERVILLE child of Philip and Elizabeth Somerville WARREN born 17th January 1888 died 20th October 1888.
100. (small figure):- Millicent Irene Eulake? child of French and Harriette SOMERVILLE, 31st January 1892 aged five months.
101. (flat cross):- Mary HALTON wife of Arthur Edward STUART born 26th January 1843 died 31st December 1903. Arthur Edward Stuart of Shenley born 31st December 1850 died
7th September 1893.
102. ( small cross):- Ernest George LEWIS fifth son of the Rev. George
and Irene Lewis, born 6th July 1888 died 14th February 18….
103. ( small cross):- Brian Townsend Somerville WARREN died 10th October 1898 aged six weeks.
104. (small cross with 103):- Donald Somerville WARREN, 2nd February 1893 aged 15 days.
105. (Tablet let into East side of porch):- Thomas YEATES late of Smarden, 3rd April 1722 aged 88, Ann his wife, September 9th 1718 aged 77, and Mary GREENHILL their daughter died in 1726 aged 68. Also Frances Yeates Grand-daughter of above died 8th September 1773 aged 53.
106. (in rails):- Elizabeth wife of Isaac HOLMWOOD of this parish, 17th April 1874 aged 76. Above Isaac Holmwood 26th June 1886 in 92nd year. Also Fanny
youngest daughter of above, 6th October 1884 aged 49. [Above is both on the large stone covering a vault and on a headstone on it].
107. Alice VULLIAMY, 27th February 1902 aged 37.
108. Elizabeth wife of Stephen LOWDELL and daughter of Thomas and Ann JAKES (added note says YATES) died 7th August 1707 aged (? 3 or 7)7. (see below).
108 a. Canterbury Marriage Licence vol. iv. LOWDELL, Stephen of Chatham bachelor and Elizabeth YATES of Headcorn spinster. At Headcorn or Smarden September 23rd 1699 (so age probably 37 not 77).
109. John BUDDES died 14th day of August 1694.
110. (coped):- Beatrice Sylvester wife of Frances John COPNER died 7th October 1909 [ no age].
111. Thomas OARE of this parish, 17th April 1799 aged 88. Left issue surviving one daughter Ann and one daughter Mary. Likewise of Hannah his wife who died 16th April 1810 aged 75. Also Elizabeth their daughter died 12th September 1770 aged 2 years.
112. (coped):- Roland BURDEN died 9th February 1871 aged 5. Blanche E. C. Burden died 24th January 1871 aged 12. Beatrix E. Burden, 7th February 1871 aged 1 ½ years.
113. (small coped):- Maude Constance BURDEN, 25th February 1865 aged 1 year.
114. (Large Altar):- Here lieth Interr’d the body of Edward PYNDE son of Edward Pynde, gent of ys parish who died July ye 3rd 1733 aged 40 years. Left issue two daughters Elizabeth and ..arah. North Side: Here also lieth Interrd the body of Elizabeth PYNDE wife of Edward Pynde aforesaid who died May ye 16th 175(0 or 9) aged 60.
115. (large altar):- Under this Tomb in a vault are deposited the remains of Elizabeth PYNDE who departed this life the 20th of May 1775 in the 77th year. John Pynde late of Boughton M……son of Edward Pynde late of this parish died March (?9 ) 1771 aged 6(?1).
116. Here Lyeth Buried the Body of Edward PYNDE of this parish who dyed 26th April Anno Domini 1717 aged 67 years, three months and odd days. Sarah wife of Edward Pynde departed this life October ye – Anno Domini 1724 in ye 64th year. They left issue two sons and three daughters.
117. Elizabeth wife of Samuel FULLAGER of this parish, 16th November 1810 aged 66. Samuel Fullager, 25th February 1817 aged 74.
Eastern part of the Yard.
117a. Merott HOMEWOOD died……….. 1887 aged 58. Also Anne wife of above 17th April 1896 aged 57.
118. (Left side):- ye Body of John RAMSDEN of this parish, December ye (?15th) 1728 ……………….. ……………..gone.
(Right side): …….red wife of J…. Ramsden ………… gone.
119. Abraham SHILLING of this parish, 15th November 1890 aged 74. Ann his wife, 27th November 1889 aged 67. Elizabeth Jane daughter of above, 17th November 1862 aged 3. Emily Jane daughter of above, 9th October 1897 aged 49. Also of Private Richard Henry SHILLING 5th Buffs, Grandson of above, died of Euterie fever in Mesopotamia, 18th September 1916 aged 21.
120. ( cross flat and cushion):- In Loving Memory of Arthur GATEHOUSE, PRIEST, Vicar of this parish 1912-1917 died 27th June 1917 aged 50.
121. (curb):-: "Mother" Alice FREEMAN died 20th June 1920 aged 92.
122. Thomas PRICE of this parish, 29th January 1856 aged 84, leaving …..ah his wife and five daughters. Sarah his wife, 5th August 1859 aged 78.
123. John PACKHAM died December 17(?3)4 aged (?6 or 9) 2. Left three sons and – daughters. Sarah his wife, of this parish, died 20th December 1734 aged 63.
124. Peter PACKHAM of this parish died March ye 6th 1757 aged 76. Mary wife of Peter Packham….. ……… …… Left issue (?3) daughters: Elizabeth, Mary and Judeth.
125. Mary wife of Thomas NORRIS of this parish died 20th June 1772 aged 58. Left issue two sons Whitcomb and Thomas. Above Thomas Norris, 14th June 1777 in the 52nd year.
126. Whitcomb NORRIS son of Thomas and Mary Norris, 3rd July 1785 aged 36 years.
127. Jane wife of John UNICUME, 18th November 1882 aged 74. Above John Unicume, 5th September 1892 aged 87.
128. Elizabeth wife of Robert MERCER of this parish, 18th August 1829 aged 22. [space for him not filled in].
129. Robert MERCER of this parish, 18th February 1822 aged 65. Also Ann wife of above, 2nd October 1847 aged 83. Left surviving four sons and five daughters: Thomas, John, Robert, George , Ann, Mary, Elizabeth, Harriott and Jane.
130. Harriott daughter of Robert and Ann MERCER of this parish, 17th February 1801 aged 1 year.
131. Winefred wife of Robert JOY of this parish, died A….. 13th 1803……[gone]. Left…. ons and two daughters Viz John, Robert, William, James,…. , Thomas, Joseph, Winefred and …h. A…. Annn second wife of …… died January 21st 1823 aged 78. Above Robert Joy died April… .. aged 70.
132……….m WOOD of this … …..eb the 18th 1808. Sarah wife of …. …. 1783 aged 61 years. Left issue four sons and . daughters viz Mary, (?John), Elizabeth, Sarah, William, Hannah, Daniel, Winefred, Henry and (?Ann).
133. Frances second wife of Thomas OTTAWAY, 51 years Clerk of this parish, she died October 12th 1842 aged 76. Left issue two sons and one daughter: Charles, John and Harriot. Also Harriot the wife of Frederick James HILL and daughter of above died at Hythe in this County, 16th November 1847 aged 42, leaving five young children.
134. [? Thomas] OTTAWAY of this parish died April….. 43 aged 80; and Philadelphia wife of Thomas Ottaway who died 25th March 1790 aged 50. Lydia their daughter died February 8th 1788 aged eleven months. Left issue two sons Thomas and Richard. Likewise …….d son…………[gone].
135. Frederick James HILL late of Her Majesty’s Inland Revenue who died at Ashford, 7th August 1870 aged 63. Harriott wife of above died at Hythe within this County, 16th November 1847 aged 43.
136. Thomas JUDE, 2nd November 1752 aged 61. Also Jane Jude relict of ye said Thomas died October 26th 1767 aged 71. They left issue two sons and seven daughters of whom three daughters survive viz Elizabeth, Sarah………[under grass].
137. Mary FLEET died May the 18th 1716 aged 2 (?8).
138. (altar) south)):- William FLEET of this parish, yeoman died December 21st 1741 aged 80. (North):- Elizabeth wife of William Fleet died September 17-.0 in ye 60th year.
139. (cross):- Kitty loved daughter of W. H. and E. KELLEY died at "Cranmore" 5th April 1920 [ late of West Hartlepool].
140. John WOOD late of Smarden, 31st March 1881 aged 85, leaving a widow and ten children: five sons and five daughters: Louisa, Charles, Harriett, Eliza, Jane, Ann, John, Henry, William and Clark. Mary his wife, 25th February 1890 aged 84.
141. Thomas HICKMOTT of this parish, 28th January 1872 aged 49; Leaving a widow, two sons and four daughters.
142. Anna Grace wife of George GIBSON, 9th August 1909 aged 42.
143. (cross):- Florence MUNN of Hayland, Smarden, 18th May 1887 aged 15.
144. Edward MUNN of Hayland Farm, Smarden, 22nd December 1907 aged 73. Ann his wife, 4th March 1909 aged 73. Leaving six sons and three daughters.
145. Edward BRITTENDEN, 20th February 1867 aged 87. Harriot his wife, 23rd November 1874 aged 85. Elizabeth BUSH daughter of above, 17th April 1872 aged 40.
146. Hehemiah? BUSH son of Edward and Harriet BRITTENDEN of this parish, 22nd May 1847 aged 11 years and ten months. Also Frederick Bush (? Late of this parish) died 1859 aged – 7 years.
147. George MERCER of this parish, 2nd January 1882 aged 77, leaving issue one son and one daughter: George and Julia Lavinia. Also Emma Lavinia wife of above, 7th February 1895 in 71st year.
148. In memory of [Richard] CRITTENDEN of this parish, February (?9th) 1747 aged 57. Mary wife of Richard Crittenden, September ye 13th 1775 aged 64.
149. Stephen OSMAR of this parish, 3rd March 1775 in 63rd year. Mary wife of Stephen Osmar of this parish, 23rd November 1764 aged 42. Left issue two sons: Stephen and George.
150. Ye body of Stephen OSMAR, yeoman and his wife. He died 1- ..ay 1722 in ye 91st year. She died October y… 1736 in ye 87th year. They left issue four sons and two daughters: ………, John, William, Franie? (Francis),……… ………
151. Richard WOOD of this parish, 13th December 1811 aged 76. Frances his wife, 31st January 1817 aged 77. Left issue three sons and three daughters: Frances, Richard, William, Sarah, Benjamin and Elizabeth.
152. Here Lieth the Body of …….O BARTEN, yeoman of this parish, July ye 1st 1746 aged 37. "Weep not dear friends nor shed a tear for as you are ….re……….re.
153. James FLEET of this parish, 22nd March 1758 aged 69. Ann his wife 9th October 1752 aged 65.
154. (small , coped):- Reginald infant son of John and Harriett BURKITT, 10th July 1876 aged nine weeks.
155. Robert BUCKALL of this parish, yeoman, February 23rd 1806 aged 24.
156. Thomas LOUDWELL of this parish, 15th March 1824 aged 88. Mary his wife, 28th November 1809 aged 74. Likewise John their son, 8th March 1804 aged 38.
157. (Large stone, surface decayed, on a coffin tomb behind is):- Thomas Oare MERCER eldest son of Robert and Ann Mercer died 5th January 1863 aged 72.
158. (surface decayed):- In memory of ……… CARTER of this parish who died ……….. ……….Mary his wife died………180(?2)……..Left…….. …….. ……. Dau…..………, Eliza …h, …………..nd Ann. [on back]:- Sarah wife of John CARTER of this parish, died 1st May 1848 aged 67. Above John Carter, 6th March 1858 aged 81. Left issue surviving: George, Edward, Samuel, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah and Selina.
159. William CARTER, 7th May 1757 aged 40. Hannah his wife, 22nd March 1797 aged 80.
160. The Deceased children of John and Sarah CARTER of this parish: William, 28th June 1831 aged 20; Jane, 10th September 1841 aged 25; Sarah 12th January 1865 aged 52.
161. William CARTER of this parish, 7th December 1803 aged 64, erected by his daughter. Also Thomas Carter brother of above William Carter, 21st June 1779 aged 39. Also Mary his wife, 21st November 1800 aged 76.
162. Elizabeth CARTER of this parish, 10th January 1882 aged 74. Samuel Carter brother of above, 10th January 1892 aged 69.
163. Stephen son of Stephen and Mary GOODWIN of this parish who died of the Sm…… …. 1800 in the ……….[gone].
164. George CARTER of this parish, 12th December 1861 aged 47. Susannah his wife, 8th October 1843 aged 30, leaving one son and five daughters.
165. Selina CARTER, 28th June 1902 aged 84.
166. Sarah wife of William BOORMAN, wheelwright of this parish, 3rd November 1755 aged 67. Likewise Benjamin their son died in infancy. Left surviving three sons and two daughters: William, Thomas, John, Elizabeth and Sarah. The said William Boorman, 26th December 1771 aged 79.
167. John TUR.. [TURLY?] of this parish, died June ye 6th 1754 aged 44.
168. John TURLEY of Staplehurst but formerly of this parish, 18th March 1816 aged 74. Hannah his wife, 20th September 1826 aged 74. Left issue by Hannah his wife two children: George and Mary. Also of John, Elizabeth, Sarah, John, Samuel and Susannah, sons and daughters of John and Hannah Turley who died in infancy.
169. Stephen LINK who was blind for many years, died 17th March 1886 aged 78. Mary Ann his wife, 29th January 1893 aged 83.
170. Lydia wife of Charles SMITH late of Croydon, Surrey, 7th October 1870 aged 63.
171. Elizabeth wife of Edward CARTER, 29th July 1899 aged 79. Above Edward
Carter, 13th March 1904 aged 83.
172. Henry QUANTOCK, 24th March 1902 aged 62.
173. John MILLEN of this parish, 17th November 1764 aged 50. Elizabeth wife of John Millen of this parish, 15th August 1762 aged 47. Left issue three sons and three daughters: John, William, Thomas, Ann, Elizabeth and Hannah. Also three children deceased.
174. Susannah wife of William GOODWIN of this parish, 7th January 1802 aged 66, left issue one son William. Aforesaid William Goodwin died 2nd October 1821 aged 82.
175. William GOODWIN of this parish, 22nd November 1834 aged 69.
176. John WAGHORN of this parish, 22nd January 1833 aged 47. Left issue four sons and four daughters. Elizabeth his wife, 13th January 1859 aged 68.
177. Esther wife of James IGGULDEN of this parish, 16th September 1851 aged 30. Elizabeth daughter of above died in infancy. Left issue surviving three sons and one daughter. Also John Waghorn, brother of above Esther G. died 27th January 1891 aged 80.
178. Alfred fourth son of the late Charles WAGHORN of this parish, 11th June 1879 aged 33. Charlotte wife of above Alfred Waghorn, 5th December 1887 aged 49.
179. William Alfred TONG, 20th July 1854 aged 34. Elizabeth his wife, 31st October 1898 aged 86. "The pale consumption struck the fatal blow, the pains were lasting tho’ the effects were slow".[of which?].
180. Charles WAGHORN of this parish, 13th July 1868 aged 54, leaving a widow and seven children: five sons and two daughters. Also two children of above died in infancy. Also Elizabeth wife of above, 26th December 1899 aged 82. Charles their son, 14th May 1893 aged 54.
181. James MILLENER late of Minster, Sheppy, 11th January 1861 aged 39. Maria wife of above, 9th June 1873 aged 49. James son of above, 1st March 1852 aged eight months. Jane daughter of above, 22nd January 1854 aged seven months. Elizabeth daughter of above, 28th January 1861 aged eight months. Left surviving a widow and five children. Glad(ys ?) Jane daughter of above 12th August 1875 aged 17.
182. Stephen John SAWYER of this parish, 18th June 1870 aged 47, leaving Mary Ann his widow, two sons and four daughters. Mary Ann his wife, 23rd September 1872 aged 47. Harriet third daughter of above, 19th February 1871 aged 17. John, eldest son of above, 23rd July 1873 aged 21.
183. (small cross):- Frederick H. C. HOMEWOOD, 19th April 1901 aged eighteen months.
184. (iron cross):- E. M. 1907.
185. (Flat):- William MERCER, 20th January 1822 in 26th year. Elizabeth his relict, 20th June 1863 in 67th .
186. Joseph SMITH, 13th March 1865 aged 51. Frances his wife, 10th May 1877 aged 65. Frances their daughter, 29th December 1857 aged 13.
187. (coped cross):- Florence Mary MYRING wife of T. H. Myring and daughter of Robert and Jeanne FULTON of Melbourne, Victoria, died 25th March 1897 aged 37.
188. Fran… …n.nd……..of this parish, 5th April 1803……..Also Ann wife of above Francis ALEXANDER, 5th October 1788 aged 54. Also Ann MANWARING of Cranbrook daughter of above Francis and Ann Alexander, 2nd September 1803 aged 23.
189. Eliabeth wife of William CHAYNEY of Boughton Malherb, 26th January 1829 in 61st year. Left surviving six sons and six daughters: William, Thomas, George, Jesse, John, Francis, Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, Jane and Ollif. Above William Chayney, 10th September 1858 aged 88.
190. (small cross):- William MERRELL, 17th December 1875 aged 76. Hannah his wife, 23rd October 1895 aged 87.
191. (small cross):- Elizabeth wife of John HEATHFIELD of this parish, 20th May 1898 aged 68. John Heathfield, 29th May 1909 aged 83.
192. (small cross):- Jesse FAREWELL , 31st December 1872 aged 38. Thomas Farewell,
9th November 1910 aged 70.
193. Harriet widow of the late William WESTON of Mayfield, Sussex, 25th June 1877 aged 64.
194. Benjamin PARKS of Lewisham, Kent, born 5th June 1810 died 5th April 1870 . Also Sarah and Mary Parks daughters of Benjamin and Sarah Parks died in infancy. Sarah wife of above died at Redhill, Surrey, 20th October 1878 aged 68.
195. Elizabeth wife of Joseph POOLE of this parish, 26th December 1825 aged 25. William their son, 17th March 1836 aged 17. Merelar their daughter, 22nd December 1837 aged 12, leaving one daughter Charlotte. Above Joseph Poole (no.E) died 17th October 1856 aged 65. [The entry in first case has been filled in].
196. William STEVENSON, 31st October 1915 aged 84. For 46 years member of the Strict? and particular Baptist Church at Staplehurst, 38 years of which as Deacon and servant of the church. Erected by above church and congregation.
197. Walter CHAINEY, 25th February 1915 aged 70.
198. Mary wife of James ELGAR of this parish, 26th March 1782 aged 57. Left issue one son and one daughter: James and Mary. Above James Elgar, 24th November 1799 aged 77.
199. Edw(?in) (?ard) son of James and Mary ELGAR of this parish, died March - -…. aged…. months.
200. Mary wife of John PARKS of this parish, and daughter of Benjamin and Ann PARKER of Egerton. She died 28th August 1762 aged 31. Left issue one son John who died January 18th 1763 aged nine months.
201. Henry PARKES late of this parish. 1st August 1804 aged 49. Thomas Parks (no E) 7th June 1843 in 88th year. Elizabeth wife of Thomas Parkes died 21st August 1847 in 86th year.
202. Three little coffin stones- no inscription to be seen.
203. John PARKS of this parish, 16th August 1871 aged 86. Sarah his wife, 19th July 1868 aged 78. Also the deceased children of above. Mary Ann 24th November 1887 aged 79. Emiline, died 3rd August 1825 aged 5 years; William, 16th June 1828 aged 4 years, Rachel, 29th June 1828 aged five months.
204. Ellen DAY died at Ramsgate, 10th March 1877 in 63rd year.
205. Sarah wife of John DAY Victualler of this parish, 6th February 1855 aged 67. Left surviving issue three sons and two daughters: David, Charles, Alfred, Ellen and Esther.
206. Elizabeth wife of John DAY Victualler and daughter of Waters and Mary PERREN, 12th April 1811 aged 31. Also three sons and two daughters died in infancy. Left issue surviving Elizabeth, Mary-Ann, Ann and Eliza. Above John Day died 5th July 1846 aged 68 Leaving Sarah his second wife, three sons and two daughters.
.
207. John NANE of this parish, 5th July 1872 aged 80. Elizabeth his first wife, 9th January 1823 aged 30.
208. David and Ann son and daughter of William and Ann DAY of this parish, David born the 16th of May 1786, died the 21st May 1787. Ann born the 25th October 1790 died the 11th November 1790.
209. William DAY of Linsted but formerly of this parish died 2nd February 1832 aged 80. Ann his wife, 30th June 1825 aged 72. Left issue surviving two sons and two daughters: William, John, Martha and Elizabeth.
210. (small cross) :- Elizabeth FIELDER, infant twin daughter of John and Ellen FUGGLE and Grandchild of the late Thomas Fielder Fuggle of Fowle Hall Yalding died 12th March 1889 aged fourteen months.
211. John MYLAM formerly of this parish, February…. Aged 79. Also Elizabeth wife of above died October 15th 1834 aged – 7. Left surviving eight sons and daughters.
212. Thomas CHATFIELD who with his horse was drowned in passing through the River Lee in the parish of Hunton?, 23rd August 1830 aged 59.
213. William TOMSETT of Maidstone, 3rd October 1844 aged 67. Leaving Sarah
his widow.
214. William MARTIN, 23rd August 1885 aged 72. Ann his wife, 14th January 1884 aged 72.
215. Daniel BUSS late of Romden Farm, Smarden, 24th August 1869 aged 75. Mary Ann his wife, 1st August 1875 aged 65. Leaving a widow, five sons and one daughter: William, George, Daniel, Mary Ann, James and Charles.
216. Jesse son of Daniel and Mary Ann BUSS of this parish, 24th July 1839 aged I year eleven months.
217. James BUSS son of Daniel and Mary Ann Buss of Romden Farm, Smarden, 10th September 1874 aged 32.
218. Mary Ann wife of Thomas ATTAWAY, 17th April 1894 aged 58. Leaving two sons Charles and Albert. Above Thomas Attaway, 7th December 1911 aged 82.
219. (cross):- Alice fifth daughter of Charles and Elizabeth BUSS of Romden, Smarden, 22nd December 1902 aged 23.
220. (in same enclosure as 219):- Elizabeth wife of Charles BUSS of Smarden, 5th April 1919 aged 69.
221. Robert Pyner DAWSON of this parish, 12th December 1888 aged 62. Also of deceased children of above: Ada died 7th June 1865 aged eleven months, Maria 23rd April 1880 aged 12 years ten months.
222. James TIPPEN, 16th April 1902 aged 76. Mary Ann his wife, 6th February 1910 aged 79. Mary Jane daughter of above, 25th July 1870 aged 15.
223. Charlotte wife of Thomas PARKS, 19th August 1892 aged 47.
224. Henry CAPON born 13th January 1884 died 8th November 1889.
225. [?Ann] wife of Thomas T…. of the parish of Smarden, Oct….. 1835 aged 65. Left surviving one daughter Peggy. Above Thomas TURK, 28th November 1836 aged 73.
226. Charlotte wife of William MERCER of this parish, 29th March 1875 aged 37, leaving one son and two daughters: William, Charlotte and Margaret. William son of above, 25th June 1875 aged four months. Above William Mercer, 30th October 1909 aged 75.
227. Margaret wife of Edward BROWN, 31st July 1872 aged 42. Left issue two sons and two daughters: Edward Mercer, William Ernest, Ellen Amy and Margaret Mercer.
228. John MERCER of this parish, 8th April 1865 aged 72.
229. John son of John and Peggy MERCER of this parish, 2- April 1835 aged 2 years six months.
230. Thomas son of John and Peggy MERCER of this parish, 20th January 1844 aged 17.
231. Thomas BLINKS son of Thomas and Harriot Blinks of this parish, 24th April 1840 aged 8.
232. Thomas BLINKS of Hawkhurst, 6th October 1886 aged 85. Harriet his wife, 16th November 1885 aged 83.
233. John son of Daniel and Mary HODGES, 25th July 1854 aged 39, leaving Emma his widow.
234. Mary wife of Daniel HODGES late of Kingsnorth Farm Ulcomb and daughter of Robert and Ann MERCER of this parish, 23rd September 1851 aged 62. Above Daniel Hodges, 28th June 1866 aged 80. Left surviving one son and two daughters: John, Frances- Shirley and Mary-Ann.
235. (coffin):- Elizabeth daughter of Daniel and Mary HODGES, 6th February 1850 aged 22.
236. (coffin):- Two infant children of Alfred and Frances-Shirley BOORMAN of Sturry near Canterbury: Jane born 9th February 1847 died 10th February 1849. Betsy born 18th July 1845 died 12th December 1849.
237. (coffin):- Two infant children of Alfred and Frances-Shirley BOORMAN of Sturry near Canterbury: Mary-Ann born 27th January 1853, died 6th March 1854; Annie born 27th August 1856, died 10th October 1863.
238. (coped cross):- Alfred BOORMAN 26th September 1897 aged 80. Frances – Shirley Boorman, 15th July 1908 aged 91.
239. (cross):- Ernest WYMAN born 15th December 1870, died 19th January 1904.
240. (sundial):- Thomas HOOPEN fecit 1768.
241. Richard PENFOLD of this parish, 16th August 1845 in 69th year. Sarah his wife, 18th March 1852 in 69th year. Also Emma MILLEN their daughter, 1st October 1846 in 22nd year. William their son, 1st April 1848 in 37th year.
242. Jane Maria PENFOLD daughter of William and Elizabeth Penfold of this parish, for 18 years faithful servant of J & W. REDHOUSE esquire, died 25th December 1884 in 49th year.
243. Jesse NORRIS of this parish, 25th September 1873 aged 42. Elizabeth his wife, 23rd February 1871 aged 36, leaving five children: Jesse, Jane Eliza, Elizabeth, Julia and Maria.
244. Curb: no name.
245. Charles FARMER 17th January 1883 aged 65. Erected by his employer whom he
served faithfully many years.
246. (curb):- John REEVES of Hastings 21st May 1905 aged 58.
247. Henrietta Maria wife of Charles HAYWARD, 7th December 1905 aged 55.
248. Edith Louisa wife of Walter J. TAYLOR, 3rd January 1899 aged 36. Emily – Nora daughter of above, 30th April 1915 aged 31.
249. Henry WATERS, 23rd July 1881 aged 38.
250. Joseph BAUGHURST of this parish, 13th November 1881 aged 61, leaving a widow. Hannah his wife, 16th August 1897 aged 73.
In slip along South Border .
251. (cross by old Oak):- Elizabeth Mary ORTON, 20th May 1903.
252. John HOLLIS, 6th August 1901 aged 73. Louisa his wife, 28th November 1901
aged 75. Charles son of above died at sea, 26th April 1881 [no age].
253. (wooden cross):- Frank Stephen ROOTS, 26th March 1906 aged 2 years.
254. (small cross – iron):- George E. CROUCH, 3rd June 1895 aged six weeks.
255. (small cross):- A. J. MARTIN, 5th January 1895 aged ten weeks.
256. Abraham I I I I I died the 23rd ….? 1791. Left issue.. sons …. …. Daughters Abraham, John………………..
257. Thomas CHAYNEY of this parish, 10th March 1815 aged 80. Elizabeth his wife, 25th October 1815 aged 78. George their son, 24th April 1780 aged 2. Elizabeth OSMER their daughter, 27th October 1788 aged 22. Ann THORP their daughter, 19th September
1794 aged 26. Left surviving two sons and one daughter: Thomas, William and Sarah.
258. Robert JOY of this parish, 30th January 1855 aged 69. Sarah his wife, 3rd January 1857 aged 81. Left issue surviving four sons and three daughters: John, Jesse, Edwin, Thomas, Sarah- Ann, Winefred and Elizabeth.
259. Robert TASSELL of this parish, 8th July 1871 aged 93. Mary Ann his wife, 26th May 1871 aged 82.
260. Robert TASSELL late of Hernden Green Farm in this parish, 26th January 1886 aged 75.
261. George MERCER, 11th July 1910 aged 63.
262. (wooden cross):- James Heaver GODFREY, 20th September 1909 aged 73. Ann Godfrey, 15th March 1910 aged 66. John Godfrey killed in action in Italy, 31st October 1917 aged 28.
Eastern continued:
263. (coped):- Kate wife of John THURSTAN, second daughter of the late Edward SILOESTER of Worth, Sussex, 1st November 1882 aged 26. Guy Silvester infant son of above died 16th November aged twenty days.
264. Annie BARTON, 13th July 1888 aged 21. Frances Barton, 15th December 1895 aged 24.
265. (small coped):- Mabel Charlotte BURDEN, born 13th July 1883 died 18th May 1884.
266. Ann CLARK widow of Jonathan Clark of this parish, 7th October 1869 aged 85. Gilbert Clark son of above, 10th September 1855 aged 34.
267. Elizabeth wife of Charles J. CHAPLIN, 20th April 1885 aged 45. Above Charles J. Chaplin, 9th May 1886 aged 51.
268. Thomas MILLS, 20th November 1900 aged 77. Lydia his wife, 28th February 1902 aged 81.
269. Charles BOURNER, 9th July 1913 aged 73.
270. Eleanor Louisa (HELLA) wife of William CROWNS, 16th March 1903 aged 38.
271. Charlotte wife of John JONES of Wick Farm, Headcorn, 16th December 1906 aged 62.
272. Robert Benjamin BOORMAN, 7th December 1916 aged 65. Dorcas his wife, 15th May 1909 aged 53. Also Richard James SKINNER, Grandson of above, 23rd April 1917 aged 3 years nine months.
273. Edward James ROGERS, 1st November 1912 aged 76. Victoria Rogers, his wife, 1st September 1922 aged 80.
274. (cross):- Henry COVENEY. 28th January 1909 aged 56.
275. Herman Archie DUNGEY only son of Walter and Jennette Dungey, 22nd August 1912 aged 24.
276. (cross):- Alice Jane, wife of John J. BRAKEFIELD, 5th May 1912 aged 51.
Remaining 27 stones are all of recent date. L. D. 19th July 1923.
In the Church.
Kent’s Chapel.
277. (Brass on floor):- In Memory of William BORDEN of this parish who died in 1531 and was buried in this chapel between his wives Joan and Thomasine. This brass was placed here A.D. 1904 by Mrs R.V. COOK of Philadelphia, U.S.A. born Lavinia BORDEN, his descendant.
In chancel – mural – north- tablet:-
278. To William PECHE, gent, who came to this parish in 1685, only son of Josiah Peche late of Ferring in Sussex, gent, who died in January 1703 aged 68. He had by his first wife, Mary Peche: Elizabeth and Frances; by his second wife, Margaret Peche: William Frances, Edmund, John, Josiah and Lydia, and by his third wife. Jane Peche, one son Matthew. This monument was erected by Josiah and Matthew Peche. [There is a shield above but nothing on it].
On East wall: North of altar:-
279. William PECHE, gent, died 12th February 1769 aged 60. Also Mary his former wife died 11th August 1762 aged 47. To whose pious memory this Monument was erected by Ann his second wife. Underneath: Lieth the Body of the above ……. (Ann?) wife of the Reverend ……… vicar of this……..aged 53.
In nave floor is a brass to:
280. John BYRD sonn of William Byrd of the parish of Headcorne, who was borne the 10th of May 1629 and in the tyme of his sicknesse delivered many Godly exortations? to his parents takinge his leave of them with such unexpected expressions as are not common in so
yong a child. He departed this life ye 31st of January Anno Domini 1636.
281. In South aisle is an arched tomb with CULPEPPER in spandrils. Left side and right side of shield show no difference. Over West door of Tower same arms differenced as above.
282. West End of South aisle – mural: To the Pious Memory of the Reverend Mr Samuel WHISTON son of Mr Jonathan Whiston, late of Northampton is this Monument erected .He was Vicar of this parish from the 2nd of May 1673 to the 31st of July 1716, on which day he died in the 75th year of his age and lies Buried near this place.
283. Sacred to the Memory of the Reverend David EVANS, 38 years Vicar and Curate of this parish who died April 4th 1801 aged 72. Erected by his only son, David Evans, Vicar of Runton
in Shropshire. "Surge ad judicium".
284. Four modern brasses, but no other tablets or monuments.
In Nave are some slabs of Bethersden marble but nothing on them.
L.D. July 1923.
285. In yard of Baptist Chapel are several stones to LOVE and others
1854 onwards.
N.B. There are some slabs under carpet in Quire with inscriptions ?17th century.
Index of Names
Names IndexIllegible.45, 63, 202, 244, 256.
ALEXANDER 188.
ATTAWAY see OTTAWAY
BARTEN(ON) 152, 264
BATES 19
BAUGHURST 250
BELLINGHAM 79
BLANKHORN 19
BLINKS 231-2
BOORMAN 166, 236-8, 272
BORDEN see BURDEN
BOURNER 269
BRAKEFIELD 276
BRITTENDEN 145-6.
BROWN 227
BUCHANAN 78
BUCKALL 155
BUDDES 109
BURDEN (BORDEN) 12, 113, 265, 277
BURKITT 154
BUSBRIDGE 57, 58
BUSH 145, 146
BUSS 215-7, 219, 220.
BYRD 280.
CAPON 224
CARTER 158-165, 171
CASINGHAM 60
CHAINEY see CHAYNEY
CHAPLIN 267
CHATFIELD 212
CHAYNEY 189, 197, 257
CHILDREN 6, 7, 8, 37, 68
CHRISTMAS 24
CLARK 140, 266
COOPER 92, 93
COPNER 110
COVENEY 274
CRETTENDEN)
CRITTENDEN) 25, 26, 148
CROUCH 254
CROWNS 270
CULPEPER 281.
DANIELS 86
DAWSON 221
DAY 11, 15,204-6, 208-9
DEAN 40
DIVE 13, 14, 35
DUNGEY 275.
ELGAR 198-9
EULALIE 100
EVANS 283
EVERDEN 21, 22.
FAREWELL 192
FARMER 245
FIELDER 210
FLEET 137-8, 153
FREEMAN 121
FRENCH 100
FUGGLE 210
FULLAGER 18, 64, 65, 117
FULTON 187.GATEHOUSE 120
GEORGE 75
GIBSON 29, 142
GILES 40
GODFREY 262
GOODWIN 31, 32, 174, 175
GREENHILL 11, 12, 15, 16, 105
GROUNS 61
GROVE 10.
HAFFENDEN 20
HALTON 101
HARDY 24
HAWORTH 24
HAYWARD 247
HEATHFIELD 191
HICKMOTT 72, 73, 77, 141
HILL 133, 135
HODGES 9, 42, 233-5
HOLLIS 252
HOMEWOOD 117A, 106, 183
HOOKER 85, 86
HOOPER 240
HUBBLE 5
HYLAND 27.
IGGULDEN 177.
JOHNSON 23
JONES 271
JOY 84, 131, 258
JUDE 136.
KELLEY 139
KINGSNORTH 34
KITE 3, 83.
LEWIS 90, 102
LIDDIARD 97
LINK 169
LOUDWELL see LOWDELL
LOVE 286, [ also some in Baptist Chapel not recorded].
LOWDELL 108, 156
LUCKHURST 42, 43.
M 184
MAINWARING)
MANNERING ) 54-9, 188
MARTIN 214, 255
MAYLAM 211
MERCER 128-130, 147, 157, 185, 226-230, 261
MERRELL 190
MILLEN 173,241
MILLENER 181
MILLEN 173 (amended 14/3/2002)
MILLS 268
MILNER 35
MUNN 143-4
MYRING 187.
NEWEND 62
NORRIS 125, 126, 243.
OARE 111, 157
ORTON 251
OSMAR(ER) 149-50, 257
OTTAWAY 47, 133-4, 218
OULET 96
OYLER 51.PACKMAN 123-4
PAIGE 80
PARKER 200
PARKES (PARKS) 80-82, 194, 200, 201, 203, 223
PEARSON 76, 77
PECHE 64, 69, 278, 279
PENFOLD 241-2
PERREN 87, 206
POODE 195
POTTER 66, 67, 70, 71
PRICE 122
PYNDE 114, 115, 116
PYNER 221.
QUANTOCK 172.
RAMSDEN 118
RANSLEY 95
REDHOUSE 242
REEVES 246
ROGERS 273
ROOTS 253
RUTHERFORD 41, 48.
SAWYER 182
SHILLING 119
SKINNER 41, 47-50
SMITH 170, 186
SOMERVILLE 98-100, 103-4
SPICER 36
STANDEN 46
STEVENSON 196
STOKES 17
STUART 101.
TASSELL 38-9, 259, 260
TAYLOR 248
THORP 257
THURSTAN(ON) 263
TIPPEN 222
TOMSETT 213
TONG 179
TOWNSEND 103
TRIPP 2
TURK 28, 225
TURL(E)Y 167, 168.
UNICUME 127.
VANE 207
VULLIAMY 107.
WAGHORN 30, 176, 178, 180
WARREN 98, 99, 103-4
WATER(S) 87, 206, 249
WATERMAN 1, 4
WATERS see WATER
WEEKS 90, 91
WENHAM 53
WESTON 193
WHETCOMBE see WHITCOMB
WHISTON 282
WHITCOMB(E) 89, 125, 126
WHITE 33
WILLSON 52
WITHERDEN 94
WOOD 132, 140, 151
WYMAN 239.
YATES (YEATES) 105, 1087
Monumental Inscriptions in The Church and Churchyard of Charing
The Monumental Inscriptions in The Church and Churchyard of Charing, Kent. A complete transcription of Pages 1 to 59 of Leland L. Duncan's manuscript notes dated September 1920, contained in Volume Fifteen of his note book for lodged in the Library of the Kent Archaeological Society. Typed by Christine Pantrey, checked by Zena Bamping.
Charing Churchyard.
Section A. : The South Side.
1. John PETERS, 21st April 1789 aged 87. Mary his wife, 4th February 1812 aged 84.
2. Thomas MEDHURST, 25th February 1756 aged 72; Catherine his wife, of this parish, 5th February 1749 aged 77. Issue three sons and two daughters: Ann, Thomas, Elizabeth, Daniel, and William. Thomas and Elizabeth are interred at her left side.
3. William MEDHURST, of this parish, 11th December 1765 aged 49. Left three sons: William, Thomas and John. Lines beginning: "Ye fair, ye gay, ye tim’rous and ye brave, who each in turn behold the silent grave"-
4. John HUMPHERY late of this parish, 6thMay 1787 aged 59. Elizabeth his wife, 17th June 1792 aged 64.
5. John MEDHURST, 20th November 1791 aged 27.
6. Josias BISHFORD, 27th April 1796 aged 50. Mary HOWLAND, 18th August 1816 aged 58. Left issue one son and one daughter (by the above Josias Bishford her first husband) viz John and Mary.
7 Robert ELLS, who left issue by Ann his wife two daughters Ann and Elizabeth. He died 24th December 1740 aged 33. Mary his daughter, 20th May 1730 in ye 4th year.
8. Elizabeth wife of Richard GILES of this parish, 20th January 1821 aged 73.
9. Frances FOWLE, 3rd November 1817 aged 72.
10. Ellen wife of George JENNINGS, born 29th April 1841 died 24th January 1910.
11. George JENNINGS born 26th January 1827; died 14th October 1877 leaving a widow and three children, Frank, Letitia and Fannie. Frank born 24th April 1872; died 18th October 1877, child of above and Ellen his wife.
12. Frances JENNINGS, died 16th October 1860 aged 30.
13. William George ASHWELL, died 3rd July 1866.
14. Baker ASHWELL, born 10th April 1818, died 8th May 1882. Elizabeth Ann his wife, born 28th March 1822 died 18th August 1891.
15. William George eldest son of Baker ASHWELL, born 7th July 1852 died 22nd April 1885.
16. William WOOD of this parish, 5th September 1883 in 83rd year. Jane his widow, 1st March 1899 in 89th year.
17 Jane daughter of James and Rebecca JENKINS of this parish, 9th December 1818 in 16th year.
18. Edward LUMLEY of this parish, 23rd September 1770 aged 29.
19. Thomas son of William and Ann FLINT of this parish, 27th June 1788 aged 20. Elizabeth their daughter, 8th September 1788 aged 25.
20. William FLINT of this parish, Blacksmith, 10th August 1795 in 63rd year. Left surviving by Ann his wife, one son and two daughters: William, Ann and Mary. Ann his wife, 12th December aged 93.
21. Stephen SHERWOOD, of this parish, 6th March 1804 aged 38. Left surviving Mary his wife: three sons and one daughter: Thomas, Stephen, Edward and Elizabeth Ann.
22. William FLINT, watch and clockmaker, late of Ashford, 31st October 1813 aged 56. Left surviving by Elizabeth his life two sons and one daughter: William, Thomas and Mary. Elizabeth his wife, 4th January 1819 aged 63.
23. Thomas MILGATE of this parish, 23rd December 1803 aged 73. Jane his wife, 10th March 1828 aged 86.
24. George son of Thomas and Ann BOORMAN of this parish, 27th November 1812 aged 8 years nine months. 25. Thomas BOORMAN, 20th February 1874 aged 68. Susanna his wife, 2nd February 1882 aged 76.
26. Charles JUDGE of the parish of Westwell, 4th April 1857 aged 75, leaving a widow and one son. Parnell his wife, 15th March 1869 aged 81. Richard his son, 22nd January 1867 aged 57.
27. Richard JO..SON/…of….st 1833/ aged…8./ also …Mar……wife/ ……of se…./ ….(?4)7 years/ …hildre…/ ……..mes, Ch…../ ……chard….by/ …and Ann. Footstones: M.J. 1807. R.F.1833. [Registers: Mary Johnson buried 11th September 1807. Richard Johnson buried 24th August 1833 aged 78.]
28. Thomas WISE of Westwell, 2nd September 1742 aged 86. At his left side lyeth his first wife and four children. Left issue three sons: Thomas, William and Henry. Ann relict 16th January 1746 aged 60.
29. John BRENCHLEY of this parish, 26th May 1806 aged 76. Mary his wife, 9th March 1801 (or 4) aged 72.
30. George KNOCK of this parish, farmer, 8th December 1819 aged 57. Leaving issue by Ann his wife ten children: Richard, Mary, William, Edward, John Brenchley, Henry Thomas, Frances, Anne, George and Francis. Edward their son, 6th September 1824 aged 23. 31. George JENKINS of this parish, 18th October 1883 in 77th year. Kitty his wife, 4th April 1887 in 75th year.
32. Thomas WOOLLEY, 38 years Clerk of this parish, 4th September 1768 aged 77.
33. Thomas WILLSON of this parish, 27th August 1750 aged 76. Jane his wife, 11th November 1748 aged 75.
34. Elizabeth daughter of Thomas and Jane WILLSON of this parish, 29th September 1721.
35. Joseph WHITE of this parish, 4th February 1788 aged 74.
36. Joseph WHITE, 31st May 1756 aged (?)80. Mary his wife, 16th December 1754 aged 72. Left issue one son Joseph and five daughters: Elizabeth, Mary, Martha, Ann and Jane.
[Neither of these two burials appear to be in the Registers.]
37. Thomas BRENCHLEY of this parish, 24th May 1780 in 52nd year. Martha his wife, 26th January 1810 (or 6) in 85th year. Issue two sons, Solomon and Thomas. [See No. 229)
38. Mary and Martha daughters of Thomas and Martha BRENCHLEY of this parish. Mary, 9th February 1782 aged 19. Martha, 20th May 1783 aged 19.
39. Jane late wife of John WILKINS, 15th October 1757 aged 68.
40. Harriet STANFORD, 12th December 1859 aged 55. James Coveney Stanford her husband died suddenly in this churchyard, 9th February 1875 aged 63. Erected by their son William of Auckland, New Zealand.
41. Ann JOHNSON daughter of late Mr Richard Johnson of this parish, 19th March 1867 aged 71.
42. John JOHNSON of this parish, born 6th September 1793, died 4th April 1873. Mary Ann wife of above born 11th February 1804, died 4th March 1875, leaving issue Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Selina, Charlotte, Sarah, John and Charles.
43. Sarah JOHNSON fifth daughter of John and Mary Ann Johnson, 11th November 1868 aged 27.
44. Thomas George only son of Thomas and Mary Jane
PARKS, 2nd October 1876 aged 19 years 12 months.
45. Isaac GILES, 7th June 1883 in 59th year.
46. In memory of the children of Robert and Elizabeth HARVEY of this parish. Robert George born 20th March 1863 died 14th February 1865. Robert George born 28th September 1865, died 23rd March 1866. Frances Hughes born 31st March 1868, died 4th August 1868. William born 1st June 1869, died 14th October 1869. Lizzie Clother born 15th March 1867, died 24th June 1871. Roberta born 23rd October 1877, died 3rd June 1878. The above Robert Harvey died 5th August 1888 aged 49.
47. John WOODGATE, 20th June 1877 aged 69. Also Charlotte his wife, 18th January 1870 aged 71. Left three daughters: Elizabeth, Mary and Charlotte. Edward and Joseph their sons died in their youth.
48. William JEFFERY, 15th May 1884 aged 56. Anne his wife 5th August 1860 aged 33. Anne their daughter died in infancy.
49. Richard Thomas son of George and Mary Priscilla LEE, 9th November 1874 aged 3 years five months.
50. Charlotte wife of William BOTTLE of Charing, 13th July 1874 aged 65, leaving two sons and seven daughters.
51. Mary HYDE of this parish, 30th October 1884 in 81st year. George Hyde, 3rd February 1875 aged 70.
52. George ATKINS of this parish, 23rd May 1877 aged 54 leaving a widow and three sons, Charles, George and James Jackson. Frederick his son, 28th February 1866 aged nine months. Above James Jackson Atkins, 22nd August 1899 aged 40 and was interred in Brighton Cemetery grave 33011.
53. John SMITH, 9th September 1792 aged 75. Issue by Mary his wife five children: John, Thomas, William, Mary and James. William their son, 21st September 1791 aged 44. James died in infancy. Mary his widow, 11th March 1807 aged 81.
54. Henry DOWN of Charing died suddenly, 28th May 1875 aged 73. Ann his wife, 13th November 1880 aged 77.
55. Stephen CROUCHER, 12th July 1884 in 69th year. Susanna his wife, 29th October 1888 in 68th year.
56. Elizabeth POST, 21st March 1886 aged 65.
57. Walter Richard BRISLEY, 2nd August 1884 aged 42. Ellen his widow, 11th April 1899 aged 54.
58. To Henry and Mary TICKNER also nine sons and five daughters. Ann LAW died 2nd September 1886 aged 75. Erected by Olive FOREMAN the last survivor.
59. Richard KNIGHT, 20th January 1887 aged 87. Harriet his wife, 28th October 1889 aged 87.
60. Rosa Harriet LANGLEY born 4th November 1857, died 10th April 1876. Ada Emma wife of J. H. Ernest JARVIS died 8th October 1885 in 23rd year.
61. Caroline DENNIS widow of this parish, 12th November 1867 aged 59. Mary Ann HYDER her sister and daughter of Thomas and Mary Hyder of this parish, 4th December 1872 aged 76.
62. John Frederick son of Charles WILKS of this parish and Sarah Jane his wife, 19th June 1860 aged 8.
63. Charles WILKS late of this parish, 16th March 1873 aged 70. For nearly 50 years he practised as a surgeon in this and adjoining the parishes where his unselfish devotion to his professional duties will long be remembered, Sarah Jane his wife, 30th September 1906 aged 84.
64. George PAINE, 25th March 1869 aged 27 leaving a widow and two children, Godfrey-Edward and Barbara-Emma.
65. Thomas Bedo CHAPMAN late of Monkery Farm in the parish of Westwell, 11th August 1867 aged 72. Left surviving Thomas, George, Henry, Frederick and Mary. Charlotte Ruth Chapman his wife, 18th September 1871 aged 73.
66. Mary widow of James Joseph BARRY of Ramsgate, 14th May 1882 aged 73.
67. Matilda Frances youngest daughter of Joseph and Sarah BRENCHLEY of Stone Stile in this parish, 8th October 1873 aged 35. Erected by her only surviving sister.
68. Richard GILLETT, 6th October 1866 aged 76. Elizabeth his wife, 22nd June 1891 in 89th year. Left one daughter and two sons; Joanna, George and Eli.
69. Robert third son of William and Mary Ann CHEESMAN of this parish, born 25th January 1839, died 25th December 1883.
70. Edward LUCKHURST, 8th January 1863 aged 68. Elizabeth his wife, 20th November 1871 aged 77.
71. William Bradley FENNER formerly of Lenham but late of Maidstone. Licensed victualler, 2nd September 1882 in 64th year.
72. Susannah Martha wife of Alex HORTON, 23rd September 1880.
73. Ellen wife of John S. WALTER, 1st September 1869 aged 32.
74. Charlotte wife of John MURTON of this parish, 29th June 1869 aged 51. John Murton, 5th July 1885 aged 75.
75. Charles MURTON born 13th September 1846, died 10th August 1877.
76. Eliza CHEESMAN born 10th July 1843, died 23rd November 1871.
77. Mary Ann CHEESMAN widow of William Cheesman of this parish, 17th May 1876 aged 74.
78. Thomas HILLS, 27th February 1866 aged 76. Mary his wife, 11th January 1867 aged 70.
79. Roseanna FOSTER of this parish, 12th February 1862 aged 50. Joseph Foster of Sprotland, Willesborough, 6th June 1876 aged 68. Sarah Foster of the parish of Ashford, 29th November 1867 aged 65.
80. Robert DENNETT, 13th April 1874 in 74th year. Charlotte his wife, 24th March 1895 in 84th year.
81. John only son of John and Sarah Ann AMOS of the Tile Lodge, Charing, 11th November 1875 aged 18.
82. Eliza ELLIS of the Tile Lodge, Charing, born 20th July 1817, died 20th January 1878.
83. William MARTIN of this parish, 26th August 1875 aged 71.
84. Charlotte WHITE, widow, 19th July 1859 aged 59. Sarah TOLHURST, 23rd November 1859 aged 81. Daughters of the late Thomas COPPINS and Sarah his wife.
85. Jemima wife of Samuel John PAYNE of this parish, 19th March 1872 aged 79. He died 17th July 1888 in 86th year.
86. George CHEESMAN, 3rd March 1886 in 82nd year. Hannah his wife, 14th January 1883 aged 57.
87. William HARRIS. F.G.S., 13th May 1877 in 80th year. Hannah his wife, 20th March 1881 aged 79.
88. William, third son of late Thomas and Elizabeth BURGESS of this parish died very suddenly through the breaking of a blood vessel, 19th January 1876 aged 39.
89. George FOORD, 15th March 1886 aged 55. Mary Ann his wife, 22nd January 1913 aged 74.
90. Edith, second daughter of Benjamin Kelly and Harriette THORPE, 15th November 1869 aged 24. Harriette his wife, 29th October 1876 aged 58. He died 1st October 1900 aged 82.
91. Anne Maria DOWN, 12th February 1861 aged 27.
92. George DOWN, 16th September 1872 aged 53. Mary his
wife, 26th September 1871 aged 66.
93. Stephen GODWIN, 14th May 1863 aged 33, leaving surviving Louisa his wife and one son Percy John.
94. Mary Ann wife of Philip EDWARDS, 20th February 1888 aged 47. Philip Henry their only son, 22nd August 1880 aged eleven months.
95. Francis wife of William COPPINS of Charing, 29th June 1843 aged 89. William Coppins, 14th November 1878 aged 76. We his children say with the psalmist, "Blessed is the man in whose spirit is no guile".
96. Thomas COPPINGS of this parish, 4th February 1830 aged 77 leaving a widow and ten children. Sarah Coppins (sic) relict, 3rd November 1842 aged 85. Their daughter Mary HIRST, widow, 13th December 1849 aged 64.
Section B by South Transept and East of Porch.
97. Richard WHITEWOOD of this parish, 25th July 1772 aged 64, leaving three sons and two daughters. Mary his wife, 3rd August 1775 aged 61.
98. Mary ye wife of John CREED who had issue by him eight sons and five daughters; where of twelve survived. They lived together 44 years, four weeks and four days. She died 25th August 1714 aged 59.
99. Toke SIMMONDS died 1st (? 3rd ) January 1820 aged 70 [ buried 20th January] leaving his widow and six children: Elizabeth (?), James, Thomas, Stephen, Ann and Charlotte. Ann his wife, 8th June 1842 aged 82 [buried 12th June from Canterbury].
100. William SIMPSON, 26th March 1735 aged 63. Martha Simpson, 18th June 1761 aged 79.
101. Thomas LOFTUS late Quartermaster in the 43rd Regiment of foot who died greatly regretted 13th May 1804 aged 52. He was wounded at Bunkers Hill and served in England, Scotland, Ireland and Guernsey, 14 years, 51 weeks and 6 days. In America 9 years, 7 weeks and 6 days. In the West Indies 6 years, 31 weeks and 6 days in the same Regiment and saw it twice broke. Leaving issue by his first wife one son and one daughter: viz John and Margaret and by his second wife Ann HY[DER?] one daughter. This stone was erected by his brother officers.
102. Ann wife of Thomas HYDER of this parish, 9th July 1795 aged 64, leaving issue two sons and four daughters: Richard, Thomas, Mary'Ann, Catherine and Elizabeth. Thomas Hyder, 1st November 1813 aged 81.
103. William RAYNER of this parish, 19th October 1768 aged 64. Left issue by Mary his wife five sons and one daughter. Mary his wife, 4th January 1795 aged 84.
104. Hannah daughter of Thomas and Catherine HYDER, 14th September 1854 aged 14. Henry their son died an infant.
105. Ann wife of Richard HYDER, 6th February 1833 aged 45. Sarah his second wife, 4th June 1865 aged 72. Richard Hyder 3rd April 1874 aged 88.
106. Richard SLAUGHTER of this parish, 17th September 1811 aged 35. Left issue by Elizabeth his wife three sons and two daughters: Thomas, Alfred, George, Ann Hyder and Eliza. Sudden was the stroke and severe the blow. Also two sons Richard and William died young. Elizabeth wife of above Richard Slaughter, 23rd April 1842 aged 70.
107. Mary wife of Thomas HYDER of this parish, 22nd October 1831 aged 65, leaving issue five sons and five daughters. Thomas Hyder, 22nd December 1845 aged 83. Elizabeth wife of John STALLARD and daughter of above, born 6th April 1801, died 9th January 1887, interred in Brompton cemetery.
108. John SUTHERN of this parish, 1st October 1821 in 81st year. Ann his wife, 3rd March 1825 in 76th year. Left issue one daughter, Catherine Ann who died 17th June 1864 aged 83.
An old of Bethersden marble quite illegible only a letter or two remaining.
109. An old stone of Bethersden marble quite illegible only a letter or two remaing
110. John MYERS, 24th March 1843 aged 63. Mercy Myers his wife, 29th August 1864 aged 84.
111. John FREDERICK, 9th February 1751 in 69th year. Left issue one son and three daughters [buried 11th February] [Baptised June 6th 1684 John son of Henry and Sarah Frederick].
Section C. Stones to South of Chancels.
112. Amy HAWKER widow of William Hawker, late of this parish, surgeon, 7th January 1825 aged 71.
113. William HAWKER, late of this parish, Surgeon, 27th August 1819 aged 74. His grandson Frederick Hawker, 12th December 1819 in 4th year.
114. John HAFFENDEN, 9th September 1769 aged 76. Elizabeth his first wife, 7th April 1738 aged 48. Also two sons by Elizabeth his wife who died young. Left issue by his surviving wife one daughter Amy.
115. Amy HAFFENDEN widow of John Haffenden, late of this parish, 5th May 1802 aged 87. John Haffenden HAWKER, eldest son of William and Amy Hawker of this parish, 20th April 1799 aged 28.
116. Mrs Mary HAWKER late of this parish, 9th April 1822 aged 74.
117. Ann HAWKER, second daughter of William Hawker, surgeon, late of this parish, and Amy his wife, 14th August 1841 aged 64.
118. Thomas Prescott WILKS, surgeon of this parish, 4th July 1850 aged 76, 55 of which were spent in the active discharge of the duties of his profession. Mary his wife, 22nd April 1850 aged 75.
119. Anna Maria the wife of Charles WILKS, surgeon of this parish, 17th August 1843 in 33rd year. Left a husband and four young children. James their second son, 11th October 1842 aged six weeks.
120. Jane SMART, 3rd May 1860 aged 85.
121. William SMART, gent, 12th November 1815 aged 57. Elizabeth Smart his sister, 2nd September 1806 aged 38.
122. Catherine SMART, 15th November 1845 aged 88.
123. Mary daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth RACHELL, 11th June 1818 aged 29. Ann HODSOLL, 2nd April 1825 aged 69.
124. Elizabeth wife of Thomas RACHELL, 21st March 1795 aged 36. James their son, 11th June 1788 aged six months. The above Thomas Rachell, 23rd October 1818 aged 60.
125. Ann wife of John RACHELL of this parish, 5th March 1810 aged 42. Left issue two daughters Elizabeth and Catharine. Above John Rachell, 28th May 1830 aged 74. Above Elizabeth Rachell, 3rd November 1856 aged 67.
126. William SMART, gent, 27th July 1776 aged 63. Left issue by Amy his first wife one son and one daughter. He also left issue by Catharine his surviving wife one son and six daughters. Said Catharine died 23rd December 1773 aged 61.
127. Jane wife of Edward ELSTED, 28th May 1788 aged 66, leaving issue one son and three daughters; Stedham, Elizabeth, Mary and Jane. Edward Elsted, 8th November 1796 aged 70.
128. Thomas CHAPMAN late of Wickins in this parish, 15th June 1804 aged 79. Had issue by Mary his wife six sons and three daughters: Ottaway, Thomas, John, William, George and Henry, Susanna, Mary and Ann. Mary his widow, 1st (or 4th) November 1806 aged 77. These last two stones 127 and 128 are under the East window of the Wickins or Lady Chapel.
129. John SMART, formerly attorney at law at Sittingbourne in this County and son of the late William Smart whose remains are near this stone. He was very eminent and indefatigable in his Profession which endeared him to his very numerous acquaintance friends and relations by whom he was much respected and belov’d. He died after a long and painful illness, 20th December 1770 in 37th year.
130. Richard HOUSDEN late of Norton in this County, 26th August 1767 in 64th year.
131. Richard STEDMAN late Glover and Felmonger of this Parish, 20th October 1750 aged 57. Elizabeth his wife, 1st February 1774 aged 81.
132. Thomas CHAPMAN late of this parish, 4th July 1767 aged 63. Left issue by Susanna his first wife one son, Thomas. and by Ann his second wife six sons and two daughters: Simon, William, Henry, Samuel, John, George, Elizabeth and Catherine. Jane his third wife died without issue. They are all buried near this place.
133.. Stephen CHESMER of Bobbing, miller, 27th August 1785 aged 33.
134. Thomas RADE, late of this parish, butcher, 26th December 1722 aged 73.
Section D. Stones East of the high Chancel.
135. Frank son of Francis and Amy DAY of this parish, 24th December 18(?5)3 aged 1 year and eight months.
136. Here lieth the body of John HART of Charing, Chirugion (surgeon), who was buried the 22nd of April Anno Domini 1669 aged about 87 years.
137. Here lieth/ the Body of I….HART/ …. Ch….ion/….h….ion/ ….died 70 years/ ….ft issue one son/ …a..m….n [John?]….body of/ R…..l [ Rachel?] wife of the said/ John Hart who dyed Ye/ first day of May 1696/ aged 80 years whos wif/ she was 44 years and widow/ ten months. [Note the Registers are missing from 1685 to 1698.]
138. Louisa daughter of John and Louisa CHEESMAN, 30th March (1851?) aged eleven weeks.
139. Robert HARRISSON of Acton Farm in this parish, 19th January 1801 aged 58 and two sons died in infancy. Leaving issue by Mary his wife one son and five daughters; Robert, Mary, Martha, Ann, Frances and Elizabeth.
140. Mary wife of Robert HARRISSON of Acton Farm in this parish, 22nd January 1817 aged 72. She left issue surviving one son and two daughters: Robert, Ann and Elizabeth.
141. George son of George and Mary MIRION (?) of….who died….180-, aged 8 years.
142. John son of George and Mary MIRION (?)December 180 (?5) aged 1 year.
143. John JENNINGS, 29th December 1878 aged 54. Mary Ann Frances daughter of above died in infancy. Mary Elizabeth his wife, 22nd April 1882 aged 56.
144. James WEST of this parish, 24th October 1813, after a painfull illness of twelve months, aged 34.
145. George HARRISSON, yeoman, late of this parish, 13th March 1780 aged 82. Had issue by Martha his wife five sons and seven daughters, of whom three sons and five daughters (viz Robert, John, Peter, Elizabeth, Martha, Mary, Frances and Hannah) with their mother survived him. Martha his wife, 4th December 1790 aged 82.
146. A low altar tomb apparently with inscription the whole length all now perished except the last few lines:- Mary widow of the said George HARRISSON died September- , 1810 aged 75 and was buried at Woodchurch in this County, leaving issue two sons and one daughter: George, William and Ann.
147. Two footstones next No. 146: G.H. 1798.
148. Thomas HARRISSON late of this parish, 30th October 1763 aged 54. Left issue by Ann his wife five sons and two daughters: Thomas, John, George, Winder, Ann, Jane and Mary who all survived him.
149. John HUCKSTEPP, Gent of this parish, 5th April 1811 aged 72.
150. John HUCKSTEPP of this parish, 10th May 1768 aged 62; Mary his wife, 7th August 1793 aged 77.
151. John HUCKSTEPP, 5th May 1743 aged 71. Jane his wife, 7th April 1741 aged 74. Left issue one son – John.
152. A large flat stone with moulded edge probably mid 18th Century. It had an inscription throughout but it is practically illegible. Half way down the following can be made out: Also….wife of/ Tho…./ she died…./…./ Likewise…./…./ …Jun…./ Likewise [Jane ?] wife of/ ….John [name beginning with C or G] and Daughter of/Th…. And Elizabeth…….n/ died…[?178-] aged 40 years.
153. Mary wife of William JULL, 6th September 1753 aged 50.
154. Ann TAYLOR of this parish wife of John Taylor of Little Chart, 11th February 1816 aged 69.
155. John TAYLOR of the parish of Little Chart, 6th October 1800 aged 56. Left surviving Ann his wife and three children, Edward, Mary and Alice.
156. Mary Ann daughter of John and Mary TAYLOR of the parish of Little Chart, 7th December 1808 aged 28.
157. George HARRISSON of this parish, yeoman, 1st November 1719 aged 62. Frances his wife, 20th December 1724 aged 51. Left issue six sons and two daughters: George, John, William, Ottaway, Peter and James, Elizabeth and Frances.
158. George HARRISSON junior, of this parish, 9th October 1762 Aged 34.
159. Frances relict of George HARRISSON, 12th March 1765 aged 43.
160. Thomas FARRIS late of Sutton Vallence in this County, 30th July 1794 aged 83. Had issue by Mary his surviving wife two sons, John and Thomas. Mary wife of above, 2nd October 1801 aged 88.
161. John ASHBEE, 13th October 1776 aged 71. Left issue by Elizabeth his wife one son and one daughter: John and Elizabeth. John son of above, 6th June 1785 aged 42. Also Elizabeth wife of John Ashbee who died….June….aged….years. Elizabeth daughter of above June ? 1795 aged ….years.
162. John son of George and Mary HARRISSON of this parish, 5th March 1797 aged 20. Ann Harrisson, 5th July 1830 aged 52.
163. Robert CHEESMAN of this parish, 19th July 1849 aged 70. Celia his wife, 26th November 1842 aged 63. She left issue surviving three sons and two daughters: Mary Ann, Sarah, William, John and Robert. Robert died 10th October 1804 aged 2 years.
164. Footstone R.C. 1804 [not in Registers].
165. Mary daughter of Robert and Mary CHEESMAN, 19th October 1787 aged 6. Charlotte their daughter, 4th March 1792 aged 3. Sarah their daughter, 20th September 1794 aged 18.
166. Robert CHEESMAN of this parish, 15th March 1807 aged 76. Mary his wife, 23rd March 1829 aged 82.
167. An old flat stone- no inscription visible.
168. James HARRISSON, 26th December 17(? 59) aged 43. Ann his wife, 6th February 1790 aged 60. [Registers: James Harrisson buried 5th January 1760.]
169. Mrs Frances CRAMP of Ramsgate, 10th December 1764 aged 50.
170. Simon HARRISSON, 5th April 1770 aged 24.
171. Ottaway HARRISSON, 5th (? February) 1771 aged 60. Left issue one son John. Frances his daughter died an infant.
172. Susanna wife of Ottaway HARRISSON late of Westwell, 26th February 1789 in 80th year.
173. John son of Ottaway HARRISSON and Susanna his wife, 6th October 1776 aged 32.
174. A small stone. Here lieth/ the Body of/ .dward…./Died t….6 of / May Anno 1633.[No age given] [This is probably to Edward MILBOURN who was buried 8th May 1633.]
175. Ann SAUNDERS wife of John Saunders Esquire, 15th December 1854 aged 70. John Saunders, 14th January 1860 aged 74.
176. John James HOUGH, Commander in the Royal Navy, 16th February 1849 aged 63. Frances Bain his wife 25th May 1875 in 77th year.
177. George Marshall BARWICK, second son of the Rev. John Barwick M.A., late vicar of this parish. Born xx July MDCCCX, died xxij October MDCCCXLIX. Jane daughter of above George Marshall Barwick and Jane his wife born xxij October…..
178. Catharine MARSHALL relict of Joshua Marshall Esquire and daughter of Francis BARRELL Esquire M.P. for Rochester in the reign of Queen Anne died 24th February 1778 Aet 79. The Rev. Edmund Marshall eldest son of above Joshua Marshall Esquire, for 31 years Vicar of this parish died 8th May 1797 aetat 67. Mary Marshall relict of Rev. Edmund MARSHALL and daughter of Thomas NASH Esquire died 5th October 1803 Aet 70. George Granville Marshall Esquire only son of the above Reverend Edmund Marshall, died 30th September 1805 Aet 32. John Edmund Barwick B.A. third son of the Rev. John Barwick Vicar of this parish died 12th May 1827 Aet 24. Cassandra Marshall relict of George Granville Marshall Esquire and eldest daughter of Norton HUTCHINSON of Woodhall Herts, Esquire died 20th January 1836 Aet 67.
179. To John Cullen ASHBEE, Gent, of this parish and Ann his wife: also of Caroline and John their children [ no dates].
180. An oval tablet hung on the Yew tree by the Vicarage: In a vault beneath the shade of this Yew-tree repose the ashes of an once brave soldier and honest Gentleman, Joshua MARSHALL Esquire, who died March 24th 1772 aged 72. He was father of the Vicar of this parish. O Vicar who ever thou art, reflect, and profit by the reflexion how small the distance and perhaps quick the transition from yon house thou inhabitest to the caverns of the dead. Herein are also deposited the venerable remains of Mrs Anne BARRELL the eldest daughter of Frances Barrell Esquire and the Aunt the Friend and the Benefactor of the above unnamed Vicar. Reader if thou would’st wish like this truly good woman to be eternally happy imitate her example. Like her live and die a Christian. Obit March 17th 1780 Aetat 82.
181. Thomas BARTEN of this parish, 9th December 1779 aged 37. Left issue by Mary his wife one son and three daughters: Mary; Elizabeth, Thomas and Sarah.
182. Richard PEARCE late of Eastwell, (?25) August 1810 aged (?55) leaving issue by Mary his wife two sons, Richard and Samuel.
183. Mary wife of Thomas KNIGHT of London, 25th December 1794 aged 24.
184. To the children of Stedman ELSTED and Mary his wife of this parish. Stedman their son was born 16th August 1795 and died 22nd December aged four months. Mary their daughter born 1st January 1797 died 1st March aged two months. Edward Pullen their son, born 19th January 1790 who after a short but very painful affliction died 3rd May 1799 aged 9 years.
185. Thomas SMITH, 21st April 1813 aged 60. Thomas his son, 12th November 1809 aged (?22).
186. Tho…./ BOYS…./ Parish died/ Nou ye 14th 174/ aged 50 years/ Left issue one/ daughter/ Mary. [Registers:- Thomas Boyse buried November 18th 1741]. The left hand side of this stone is blank.
187. James PARR of London died occassioned by a fall from his chaise, 10th July 1807 aged 47. Left issue one son and two daughters: William, Elizabeth and Mary.
188. Mary wife of Richard GUY of this parish, 2nd May 1812 aged 63.
189. Richard GUY of this parish, 23rd March 1830 aged 71.
190. John W(illiam) HORSLEY, first incumbent of the Ville of Dunkirk, 30th June AD, MDCCCXCIX (1849), aged xxxiij (34).
191. George STREETER of this parish, 25th March 1839 aged 67. Francis was born February 8th 1775, the widow of George Streeter, died 19th March 1864.
192. Elizabeth daughter of John and Elizabeth DAVISON, 28th January 1799 aged four months. John Wheler Davison, 22nd March 1803 aged eight months.
193. Thomas second son of William and Harriet Bush BRENCHLEY of Cobham Farm, Lenham, 26th August 1849 aged 3 years four months.
194. Thomas BRENCHLEY, yeoman of Otterden, 14th June 1836 aged 71. Left surviving a widow, five sons and five daughters: Thomas, William, John, Henry, Charles, Mary, Martha, Rebecca, Susannah and Emily. Mary his wife, 12th June 1847 aged 72.
195. Margaret fourth daughter of Mr Thomas BRENCHLEY of Otterden, 9th July 1834 aged 26.
196. Anna wife of Thomas BRENCHLEY of the parish of Doddington, 27th May 1844 aged 48.
197. Gabriel RICHARDS, son of John Richards late of this Parish, 3rd December 1747 aged 77. Ann his wife, 18th March 1740 in 61st year. She left issue three sons, Gabriel, Richard and
Edward who sett up this stone.
198. James DENNETT of this parish, 4th October 1858 aged 62.
199. Sophia BRETT, 15th January 1879 aged 60. Charles Brett, born 23rd April 1813 died 7th February 1892: buried at Sevenoaks.
199a. Two footstones S.G. 1829 – G.G. 1807.
200. Henry JONES late of Faversham, 9th September 1856 aged 53.
201. Margaret COPPINS the diligent faithfull and affectionate servant of one family for nearly 50 years, died 23rd May 1826 aged 73.
202. John WIGHTWICK of this parish, 30th November 1840 aged 53.
203. Sarah wife of John WIGHTWICK of this parish, 1st February 1836 aged 53.
204. Matilda daughter of John and Sarah WIGHTWICK of this parish, 6th September 1823 aged 11 years.
205. Martha wife of John JULL of Lenham, 17th February 1826 aged 44. Left issue surviving four sons and six daughters: William, John, James, Peter, Sarah, Martha, Elizabeth, Mary Ann and Jane.
206. John JULL, 24th August 1847 aged 69. Mary his wife, 15th December 1841 aged 51. Henry son of above John Jull and Martha his first wife, 4th January 1826 aged 16.
207. Anne daughter of Francis HUNT of this parish and Anne
his wife, June 10th 1739 aged (?10).
208. Thomas EARL of this parish, 22nd September 1813 aged 76. Elizabeth his wife, 25th July 1801 aged 68. Left issue surviving one daughter Mary.
Section E. Stones North of the Chancel and Church.
209. Thomas Checksfield WOOD eldest son of William and Jane Wood of this parish, 13th November 1843 in 10th year.
210. William CHAPMAN of Monkery Farm in the parish of Westwell, 8th January 1817 aged 50. Left issue surviving by Elizabeth his wife three sons and two daughters: William, Thomas- Bedo, John, Sarah and Elizabeth. Near lies George son of above, 22nd April 1814 aged twelve months.
211. John CHAPMAN of this parish, 11th January 1803 aged 35. Left issue by Mary his wife four children: William, Harriot, John and Mary. Mary his wife, 9th October 1807 aged 34.
212. Ruth wife of William CHAPMAN of this parish, 2nd October 1799 aged 59. Had issue seven children, three sons and four daughters; William, John, Thomas, Elizabeth, Ann, Mary and Sarah, the last of whom died 6th June 1788 aged 7 years.
213. William CHAPMAN of this parish, 9th July 1810 aged 74. He had issue seven children of whom only four survived him viz: William, Thomas, Elizabeth and Ann.
214. John BEECHING late of this parish, 4th September 1749 aged 28. Left surviving one son- John. Ann wife of William BOLTON late of Lenham, 7th March 1796 aged 70. She left surviving one son- William.
215. Benjamin son of William and Sarah CHAPMAN of this parish, 3rd January 1846 aged 1 year nine months.
216. William CHAPMAN of Rushmer in this parish, 12th April 1867 aged 70. Sarah his wife, 10th December 1874 aged 77.
217. John son of William and Sarah CHAPMAN of this parish, 3rd December 1853 aged 23.
218. Harriott wife of John MAXTED, daughter of John and Mary CHAPMAN of this parish, 19th October 1821 aged 24.
219. Stephen HAMMOND of this parish, 40 years servant to the Reverend John BARWICK, 26th February 1857 aged 75. Erected by his son John. Mary his wife died 14th May 1859
aged 82.
The following are West of the path to the Vestry.
220. George Edward SAYER Esquire of Pett in this parish, 28th May 1871 aged 76.
221. Catherine SAYER, daughter of the late Rev. George SAYER of Pett, 28th July 1870 aged 81.
222. Jane PARKER, widow of the Rev. H.T. Parker Vicar of Blandford, Dorset, youngest daughter of the Rev. George SAYER late of Pett, 1st April 1864 aged 64.
223. Selina SAYER, daughter of the late Rev. George Sayer of Pett, born 26th August 1793 died 1st January 1861. Charlotte SAYER, daughter of above, born 26th August 1793, died 22nd July 1874.
224. Henry EGERTON of Lincohis Inn, Barrister at Law, 24th January 1861 aged 69. Mary Egerton his wife, eldest daughter of Rev. George SAYER late of Pett and Rector of Ecclescliffe in Durham, 8th July 1854 aged 66.
225. Weller NORWOOD, Solicitor of this parish, 24th July 1850 aged 73.
226. William WHITTLE of Westwell, 24th November 1863. Mary his wife, 31st March 1857 [no ages].
227. Edward NORWOOD, Solicitor of this parish, 25th September 1877 aged 64. Mary Ann his wife, 4th November 1882 aged 62..
228. Francis, eldest son of Edward NORWOOD, 20th October 1858 aged 4 years.
229. Solomon BRENCHLEY of this parish, 3rd April 1845 aged 84. Margaret his wife, 10th August 1848 aged 83. He left surviving by Margaret his wife three sons and five daughters: Thomas, John, Joseph, Martha, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah and Hannah [ see No 37].
230. William and Richard sons of Solomon and Margaret BRENCHLEY of this parish. Richard died 12th March 1833 in 28th year. William died 3rd May 1833 aged 33.
231. Thomas BURGESS of this parish, 6th June 1852 aged 62, leaving a widow three sons and four daughters: George, Mary, Elizabeth, Hannah. Thomas, Sarah and William.
Elizabeth wife of above, 26th May 1885 aged 85.
232. Thomas son of James and Frances JENKINS born at Maidstone, 1st June 1849, died 1st July 1853. Above Frances Jenkins, 12th October 1854 aged 38, leaving issue two daughters:- Mary Ann and Sarah. Above James Jenkins, 16th August 1865 aged 46, leaving surviving two daughters Mary Ann and Sarah.
To West of Tower.
233. William CHEESMAN, 6th June 1855 aged 50 leaving by Mary his wife, five sons and three daughters: Henry-Robert, William, Elizabeth, John, Frederick, Charles, Celia-Ann and Frances. Also Thomas died in infancy.
234. Richard HISTED, 9th June 1853 aged 34 leaving a wife and four sons and one daughter. P. J. Histed daughter of above, 26th April 1854 aged 2 years and six months. P. J. Histed wife of above, 19th November 1890 aged 68.
235. Hannah Hayes wife of John CHEESMAN of this parish, Sadler, 18th October 1860 aged 88. He died 16th December 1866 aged 90. William their eldest son, 26th May 1864. Buried at Margate, aged 60. John second son of John and Hannah Cheesman, 16th November 1848 aged 45. Elizabeth wife of John Cheesman, second son of John and Hannah, 3rd September
1878 aged 65.
236. Edward CREED late grocer of this parish, 30th June 1829 aged 88 [Eulogium]. Mary his wife, 10th May 1825 aged 81. Edward their only son, 17th April 1832 aged 57.
237. Maria wife of Thomas PYE of this parish, 26th September 1827 in 45th year. She left surviving issue four sons and three daughters: Maria, Mary, Thomas, James, William, George and Jane.
238. Thomas PYE of this parish, 6th September 1833 aged 46. George his youngest son died at Buenos Ayres, South America, 21st October 1855 in 37th year.
239. A large low tomb now almost on a level with the ground, probably late 17th or Early 18th century. No visible inscription.
240. Small coffin tomb by the Tower turrett- no legible inscription.
241. Monument on wall of the Palace Gatehouse [ west wall of Churchyard] : Caroline, wife of Thomas KENNETT of the Palace Farm in this parish, 31st July 1826 aged 38. She left issue surviving six sons and one daughter: John, William, Thomas, Henry, James, Robert and Caroline. Charlotte her daughter died 13th July 1826 aged fifteen weeks and was interred in All Saints Canterbury. James her son, 6th August 1826 aged 5 years and is interred here.
Inscriptions in Charing Church.
North wall of the Nave.
242. Arms on a lozenge: On a bend between two castles three Eagles displayed; impaling: Semee de lis, a lion rampant (Poole)- Near this place lies the Body of Elizabeth LUDWELL daughter of George POOLE Esquire and relict of John Ludwell M.D. She left by will:
To the Parish of Charing 2560£
To Oriel College Oxon two Exhibitious }
" The propagation of the Gospel }
" Clergymens’ widows and orphans }
" The Foundling Hospital } 500£ Each.
" The Hospital in Brownlow ? }
" St. Georges’ Hospital }
" St Lukes’ Hospital }
She died January 13th 1765 aged 86. G. Carter Esquire and Michael Botham, Gent, her executors erected this monument 1766.
Brass South Wall of Nave
243. In loving memory of George and Harriet LANGLEY who worshipped in this church for upwards of 50 years. This tablet was erected by their surviving sons and daughters A.D. 1912.
Two slabs before the entrance to the Quire.
244. Arms: a bend wavy between two unicorns heads erased (Peirce of Canterbury), impaling a bend plain between two cotises engrailed (Whitfeld). Here lieth ye body of Sampson PEIRCE of this parish, Gent, who married Roberta ye daughter of Mr John WHITFEILD OF Canterbury by whom he had three sons, John , George and Sampson, ye two latter did not long survive him and are here interred. Obijt October 10th An: Aetat 37, Salutis 1692.
245. Arms: A lion rampant between three lozenges; impaling Semee de lis a lion rampant….[Hic requiesc]…unt Exuviae/ ….mi HENMAN/….stone generosi/ in cugus memoriam/ Maria Illi conjux charissioma/ Georgii POOLE/ hujusce Villae generosi/ Filia natu minima/ monumentum hoe posuit dedicavit/ obiit maii Anno Salut 174-/ Aetatis 5(?9). [Register : William HENMAN buried 13th May 1743, of Maidstone, Gent.] (Hasted gives his age as 52.)
Brass, North wall of Chancel.
246. To the Glory of God and in pious memory of Edward Bambridge PENFOLD, priest M.A. Oxon. Vicar of this parish 1903- 1907. Died 29th July 1907 aged 63. Jesu Mercy.
In the South or Lady Chapel.
247. [North Wall] Arms: or a saltrie sa; impaling; paly of six az and or, on a fess gu. Three mullets arg. [Kennerly] Crest, a horse passant sa.- Near this place Lie the bodyes of Christopher DERING of Wickins Esquire and of Elizabeth his wife. He was son of John Dering, son of Christopher, son of John Dering of Surrenden Esquire. She was Heiress of Francis KENNERLY of Lincolnshire, Gent. They left Issues Heneage, Edward, Elizabeth, Mary and Philadelphia. He died December 18th 1693 aged 69 years. She died April 19th 1724 aged 89. They both left this World with cheerful hopes of a better.
248. [Below the last] Eduardus DERING/ Filius Eduardi Dering/ Hujus Ecclesiae Vicarii / and/ Sarae uxoris ejuis/ infans suavissimus/ post annos duos menses/ quatuor and dies Viginti tres/ abreptus Est ad Christi/ oscula June 17, 1719.
On the floor of this Chapel.
249. [Under the organ] …./ who survived him/ and caus’d/ this gravestone to be laid/ His two wives and son lye buried/ near him in this chapel/.
250. S.H.I. Edwardus DERING obijt June 17th 1719 ut supra.
251. Christop….(Pew) of Wickins Esquire died December 18th, 1693 aged 68 years [see 247].
252. Elizabeth DERING his wife died April 19th 1724 aged 89 years [see 247].
253. [pew] ….with the body of Elizabeth relict of Christopher DERING Esquire, who departed this life the 19th day of April 1724 aged 89 years.
254. Here lieth the Body of Philadelphia wife of William NETHERSOLE Gent, who departed this life the 15th day of October 1717 aged 44 years. [Registers: buried 19th October 1717.]
255. Here lieth the Body of Christopher DERING of Wickins in this parish, Esquire, who departed this life the 18th day of December 1693 aged 68 years [see 247 & 251].
256. Here lieth the Body of Catherine DERING wife of the Reverend Edward Dering, clerk. She was daughter of William LEVET Esquire who served King Charles the First many years and attended him on ye scaffold at the time of his martyrdom. She departed this life December 4th 1701 and left noe issue.
257. Here lieth the Body of Elizabeth Relict of Charles WHEELER Esquire, eldest daughter of Christopher DERING Esquire, who departed this life the 27th day of February…[under organ]. [Registers: Elizabeth relict of Charles Wheler Esquire buried March 2nd 1737/8.]
258. Mary TEALE 1752 [Registers: Mary Teale buryed 6th November 1752].
On South wall of this Chapel.
259. To the memory of Mrs Sarah DERING daughter of the late Reverend Edward Dering Vicar of this Parish who died 23rd October 1817 aged 94 years-
South Transept.
260. [East wall] Arms: per pale gu and az three Griffins segreant or. Here lyeth the Body of William NETHERSOLE, Gent, who married Philadelphia daughter of Christopher DERING Esquire. He departed this life the 15th day of February 1730 aged 61 years. [she was buried 19th October 1717. The burial of several children is recorded in the Registers: William and Edward in October 1702; George in 1711/12; Heneage 17th January 1715/16.]
261. Four wooden bench end tops – part of the repewing after the fire of 1590.
(1) is dated 1598 and bears a Saracens’ head couped at the shoulders, bearded, wreathed about the temples and on the head a chapeau-the crest of Darell.
(2) bears three bugle horns, stringed [? For Horne]
(3) A lion rampant crowned- the arms of Darell
(4) Is dated 1629 with the initials D - probably R.I. those of Sir Robert Darell knight, and his second wife Jane.
262. Window on the west side: To Margaret CALVERT wife of Percy GROVES died 8th January 1896.
On South side of Chancel Arch.
263. Arms: a cockatrice reguardant. On a chief three teals impaling semee de lis, a lion rampant [ Poole]. Near this place lyeth Mary the wife of Musshey TEALE Doctor of Physick, youngest daughter of George POOLE Esquire of this place, a person truly eminent for her great piety, good understanding and Charitable disposition. She died lamented October the 30th 1752. Here lies likewise her husband Dr Musshey Teale of Maidstone [Mushey Teale buried 10th June 1760] who died the 6th June 1760. [ eight lines of verse].
264. [Below preceding] Near to this wall rest the remains of Rebecca relict of Francis Gilbourne WHELER, Gent, who terminated an exemplary life in the 84th year of her age A.D. 1791. Here also by her own desire was deposited the body of Jane daughter of the above Francis Gilbourne Wheler and Rebecca who departed this life 19th June 1819 at the advanced aged of 92.
On North side of Chancel Arch.
265. Here lyeth the Body of George SAYER Esquire, son of Sir John Sayer of Boucher Hall in the County of Essex, and of Katherine Van Hesse Van Piershill of Zealand. He married Frances ye sole daughter and Heiresse of Sir Phillip HONYWOOD of Petts. He was Vice Chamberlain to Queen Katherine, Consort of King Charles the Second and also to Queen Mary consort of King William ye third who made him Subgovernor and Gentleman of the Bedchamber to William Duke of Gloucester. He departed this life the 21st May 1718 aged 63. This monument was erected by his widow. Below are these arms: Gu. A chevron between three seapies arg; impaling arg a chevron. between three hawks heads erased az.
In the North Transept.
266. [ Small stone on floor] Catherine SAYER relict of Reverend G. Sayer died January 14th 1836 aged 76.
267. Frances Elizabeth SAYER died…….(under church chest).
268. [ On East wall] Sir Robert HONYWOOD knight, heir to his ancestors Estate at Petts near Charing in this County of Kent having passed all his youth in ye Court and Camp and some of his Elder years in ye Publique Service of his Countrey his latest in a Private Life tooke care in his life time to be Lay’d here and that his only and only Beloved wife Frances VANE, a Pious Exemplary woman in her generation should be layd by him. He died on ye 15th of Aprill 1686 in the 85th year of his age Shee died ye 17th February 1687 in the 74th year of her age. They had nine sons and seaven daughters of whose education they took great care. Walter Honywood Esquire, Eldest son of Robert Honywood Esquire, Eldest son of the said Sir Robert Honywood died 15th July 1686 in ye 22nd year of his age and is layed here also.
Below are these arms: a chevron between three Hawks’ heads erased in centre a crescent; impaling three dexter gauntlets [ Vane]. Crest a wolf’s head erased.
269. Near this place lyeth the Body of Frances relict of George SAYER Esquire. She departed this life 2nd August 1731 aged 63. Erected by George their only son who also lyeth near them aged 42 years.
270. [ North wall] arms: gules a chevron between three storks (!) or [an error for seapies] impaling sa. a chevron Between three ???? or [????] . This monument is dedicated by Charlotte SAYER to the memory of her beloved husband John Sayer Esquire second son of the late George Sayer of Pett in this County Esquire who departed this life 1st February 1799 aged 40. [ an eulogium]
271. To John SAYER of Pett Place, born 3rd July 1850 died January 19th 1917.
272. In memory of Charlotte Sibella SAYER died 20th January 1900 aged 74.
273. [ Below North window of this Transept] To John SAYER of Pett Place in this parish, Esquire, and of Slowwec in the parish of Arlingham, Gloucestershire, his birthplace where also he died 1st July 1886 aged 63 and where he lies buried. He was the only son of the Reverend John Sayer M.A. Vicar of Arlingham and Elizabeth daughter of The Reverend Thomas HODGES. He married Charlotte Sibella Eldest daughter of the Reverend William CRAWLEY of Flaxley, Glos., now his sorrowing widow by whom this window is erected.
274. In the centre of the Nave is a large stone with a hand pointing to the word Resurgam.
275. Window on South side of the Nave is to Louisa TOWNSEND died 12th August 1886, dedicated by her Grandaughter.
In the Tower.
276. [a brass] The Bells in this Tower were given to the Glory of God by the Right Reverend Edward Wyndham TUFNELL D.D. formerly Bishop of Brisbane and Curate in charge of this parish at the time of the Restoration of the church A.D. 1878. This Brass is erected by the Parishioners.
277. [a brass] To Frederick Buckley CAMPBELL, Lieutenant Colonel 94th Regiment, the clock was placed in this church Tower by Elizabeth Campbell his wife Easter 1910.
278. Hasted Vol. III p. 218 says " In the high chancel is a memorial for Samuel BELCHER of Charing. Gent, obt 1756 aet 61 and for his two wives."
Index of names and places etc
Name Index
Amos 81
Ashbee 161, 179.
Ashwell 13-15
Atkins 52
Bainbridge (246)
Barrell 178, 180.
Barten 181
Barry 66
Barwick 177. 219.
Bedo (65)
Beeching 214
Belcher 278
Bishford 6
Bolton 214
Boorman 25
Botham 242
Bottle 50
Boyse 186
Bradley (71)
Brenchley 29, 37, 38, 67,
193-6, 229, 230.
Brett 199
Brisley 57
Buckley (277)
Burgess 88. 231.
Bush (193)
C 164
C.? 152
Calvert (262)
Campbell 277
Carter 242
Chapman 65, 128, 132, 210-213, 215-218.
Cheesman 69, 76, 77, 86,138,
163, 165, 166, 233, 235.
Chesmer 133
Clother (46)
Coppins, Coppings 84, 95, 96,
201.
Coveney (40)
Cramp 169
Crawley 273
Creed 98, 236.
Croucher 55
Cullen (179)
Darell 261
Davison 192
Day 135
Dennett 80, 198.
Dennis 61
Dering 247- 253, 255-257,
259, 260.
Down 54, 91, 92.
Earl 208
Edwards 94
Egerton 224
Ellis 7, 82.
Elsted 127, 184.
Farris 160
Fenner 71
Flint 89
Foord 89
Foreman 58
Foster 79
Fowle 9
Frederick 111
G 199 a
G ? 152
Gilbourne (264)
Giles 8, 45.
Gillett 68
Godwin 93
Groves 262
Guy 188, 189.
Haffenden 114, 115.
Hammond 219
Harris 87
Harrisson 139, 140, 145, 146,
148, 157-9, 162, 168,
170-173.
Hart 136, 137.
Harvey 46
Hawker 112, 113, 115-117.
Hills 78
Hirst 96
Histed 234
Hodges 273
Hodsoll 123
Honywood 265, 268.
Horsley 190
Horton 72
Hough 176
Housden 130Howland 6
Huckstepp 149-151.
Hughes (46)
Humphery 4
Hunt 207
Hutchinson 178
Hyde 51
Hyder 61, 102, 104, 105, 107.
Jarvis 60
Jeffery 48
Jenkins 17, 31, 232.
Jennings 10-12, 143.
Johnson 27, 41-43.
Jones 200
Judge 26
Jull 153, 205, 206.
Kelly (90)
Kennett 241
Knight 59, 183.
Knock 30
Langley 60, 243.
Law 58
Lee 49
Levet 256
Loftus 101
Luckhurst 70
Ludwell 242
Lumley 18
Marshall 177, 178, 180.
Martin 83
Maxted 218
Medhurst 2, 3, 5.
Milbourne 174
Milgate 23
Mirion 141, 142.
Murton 74, 75.
Myers 110
Nash 178
Nethersole 254, 260.
Norwood 225, 227, 228.
Paine, Payne 64, 85.
Parker 222
Parks 44
Parr 187
Pearce 182
Peirce 244
Penfold 246
Peters 1
Poole 242
Post 56
Pullen (184)
Pye 237, 238.
Rachell 123-125.
Rayner 103
Richards 197
Saunders 175
Sayer 220-224, 265-267,
269-273.
Sherwood 21
Simmonds 99
Simpson 100
Slaughter 106
Smart 120-122, 126, 129.
Smith 53, 185.
Stallard 107
Stanford 40
Stedman 131 (184)
Streeter 191
Suthern 108
Taylor 154-156.
Teale 258, 263.
Thorpe 90
Tickner 58
Toke (99)
Tolhurst 84
Townsend 275
Tufnell 276
Vane 268
Walter 73
West 144
Wheeler 257, 264.
White 35, 36, 84.
Whitewood 97
Whitfeld 244
Whittle 226
Wightwick 202-4.
Wilkins 39
Wilks 62, 63, 118, 119.
Willson 33, 34.
Wise 28
Wood 16, 209.
Woodgate 47
Woolley 32
Place Index
Arlingham,Glos. 273
Ashford 22
Blandford 222
Bobbing 133
Boucher Hall, Essex 265
Brighton 52
Canterbury 99, 241, 244.
Charing:-
Acton 139, 140.
Petts, Pett Place, 220-224,
265, 268, 270-273.
Rushmer 216
Stone Stile 67
Tile Lodge 81, 82.
Wickins 128, 247, 251.
Doddington 196
Dunkirk 190Eastwell 182
Ecclescliffe, Durham 224
Faversham 200
Flaxby, Glos. 273
Lenham 71, 193, 205.
Littlle Chart 154-156.
London 183, 187.
Lincohis’ Inn 224
Maidstone 232, 245.
Norton 130Otterden 194, 195
Ramsgate 66, 169.
Sittingbourne 129
Sutton Vallence 160
Westwell 26, 28, 226.
Monkery Farm 65, 210.
Willesborough 79.
Woodchurch 146.
Armorials
Darell 261
Dering 247
Henman 245
Honywood 265, 268.
Kennerly 247
Ludwell 242
Peirce 244
Pool 242, 245, 263.
Sayer 265, 270.
Teale 263
Vane 268.
Whitfeld 244
General Index.
Army: 43rd foot 101
94th 277
Bells 276
Blacksmith 20
Butcher 134
Clockmaker 22
Charles 1st : Martyrdom 256
Farmer 30
Felmonger 131Glover 131
Grocer 236
Lawyer 129, 224, 225, 227
Miller 133
Navy 176Parish Clerk 32
Sadler 235
Surgeon 63, 113, 118, 119,
136, 137, 263.
Vicar 177, 180, 219, 246, 259.
Yeoman 145, 157
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CHARING NOTES
Charing Notes with index of names and places at the end
A complete transcription of pages 93 to 116 of Leland L. Duncan's manuscript notes contained in
Volume Fifteen of his note book lodged in the Library of the Kent Archaeological Society
Typed by Christine Pantrey
Duncan’s - Notes on Charing 1920.
Section 1
The Parish Church of Charing "was burnt upon Tuesday the 4th August 1590 and the bells in the Steeple melted with the extremity of the fire Nothing of the church was left but the bare walls except the floor over the porch and the floor over the turret where the weathercock doth stand. The fire chanced by means of a birding piece discharged be one Mr Dios which fired in the shingels the day being extreem hot and the shingels very dry". Thus is the calamity recorded by Stahlschmidt in his Church Bells of Kent. Weever states the birding piece was discharged at a pigeon then upon the church. This accounts for the absence of any Memorials in the church of Mediaeval date and the fire also destroyed the glass windows which contained records of the Brent family in the Lady Chapel. The fire appears further to have burnt the Registers and other records as the existing books start from 14th August 1590.
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Section 2
The Existing Parish Registers are:
1. Baptisms 1590-1685 [1683 wanting]
Marriages 1590-1685
Burials 1590-1686.
There is a break from 1685 to 1698.
II. Burials 1698-1746 }
Baptisms 1698-1746 } In part a duplicate of III
Marriages 1698-1745 }
III Memoranda: Inductions re. chronicle of the weather 1767.
Burials 1698-1812
Baptisms 1698-1812
Marriages 1698-1754.
Dissenters’ Children 1698-1705.
IV Burials 1813-1853.
V Baptisms 1813-1834.
VI Baptisms 1834-1882
VII Banns and Marriages 1754-1812.
VIII Marriages 1813-1837.
IX Marriages 1837-1916.
X Baptisms 1833 to date.
XI Burials 1853 to date.
XII Marriages 1917 to date.
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Section 3
After the fire the Churchwardens purchased a large quarto volume, paper, bound in limp dark brown leather, tooled. "The Book of Regester for the Parish of Charinge for the year of our Lord 1590, 14th August". Headings were opened at various places for Christenings, Marriages and Burials and for the parish accounts. The first three were discontinued from 1598 when they were copied into a new parchment Register [ Register I] and the book was then used solely for accounts which run from 1590 to 1672.
Volume II contains Burials in Woollen 1698-1801.
Volume III Accounts 1698-1740.
Volume IV Book of Briefs 1707-1740.
Volume V Assessments and Accounts 1672-1724.
Volume VI Overseers Accounts 1750-1772.
The series then goes down to recent date.
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Section 4
The accounts in the Volume described above are full of interest and deserve to be printed more or less in full. The following extracts relating more particularly to the church will serve to show the general character.
Richard Young Churchwarden.
Recived of Thomas Cason for the oulde tymber of the church iii s iiii d.
Recived of Lymond Gooden of Maydstone for the lead vi li vii s.
Item for making of the chaine of the Greate bell xvi d.
Payd to John Burgaland for cleanyng of the chunsell the I of November iiii d.
Payd to Nicholas Baldock for ii hundred of borde the vi of February Xs.
To James Batcheler for making of the bellfrey dore and for ii peces of tymber and on borde the 3 of Aprell- xii d.
Payd to Goodman Deane for hangyng up of the lytell bell 14 of June iiii d.
For bread and wyne 14 Marche IX d.
Layd out for bread and wyne 28 Marche xvii d.
Layd out for bread and wyne 2 Aprill xviii d.
Layd out for bread and wyne 4 " ii s. x d.
Layd out for bread and wyne 12 " viii d.
Item payde to Nicholas Mason for wood to trye? Out the lead and for meat and drinke 17 Aprel ii s. v d.
Layd out for bread and wyne the XIX Aprill XIX d.
Layd out for bread and wyne 8 of Maye IX d.
Item payd to Goodman Wood for watchynge about the church on night iiii d.
Layd out for putynge in our byll of recusants the 25 June VIII d.
Some layd oute iii li. xvi s. vii d.
Maineth iii li. vi s. viii d. which was leaft in the hands of Hughe Downe this XI of Julie 1591.
The other churchwarden for this yeare, Robard Pooke.
There is a gap of six years and the next account is dated 30th May 1596.
The account of John Amis churchwarden of the p’ish of Charinge in ye presence of Mr Anthony Deering, Mr Finche Deering, Hugh Hutchin, Nicholas Baldock, George Payne, Fraunces Lockyer, Richard Young, Hugh Downe, Raphe Duble, Anthony Taylour, Robert Ely [ Vicar], Robert Peck, Richard Baker, Robert Barnes, John Downe, John Knowlden, Raphe Bartlet, Robert Reynard.
In Expensis
Imprimis layde out at Cauturbury October 1, 1594 for takinge a newe day for repayringe the church viii d.
Item for breade and wyne Aprill 13th xix o.; aprill 14th , ii d. ob;
Aprill 19th iii s. ob; Aprill 20th iii s. id; Aprill 27th iii s. ii d.;
May 4th xii d.; 30th May xiii d.
Item for nayles to Holt for ye standinge Deske and
mending ye Pewe 25th November. vii s. ii d.
To the joiner for the church chest vi s. viii d.
For fetching hom the chest viii d.
To Burgoland for mending ye church walls iiii s.
To John Brook for tyling of ye church xii d.
To Edward Rolfe for 100 of tyles x o.
To Bing for carrying planks into ye church vi d.
To Cooper for paynting the weathercock x s. ii d.
To Edward Vaunt for boording the church iii s. x d.
To Richard Young for nayles iiii d.
To Kynde for making ye pulpitt xxxiiii s. iiii d.
Layde out about ye church steeple vi li. iiii s. viii d.
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Section 5
1599/ 1600 Nicholas Baldock Churchwarden.
To Burgoland for mending ye church apayuet ye pulpitt iii d.
mending the glass wyndow the 30 January vi d.
Item for making ye font 17 days wages at ii s. ii d. a day Xlii s. vi d.
For tymber and a planke for ye font ix s.
For nayles and hinges I s. viii d.
For wryting the Register Book ii s.
It for tyle for ye church ye 28th February viii s. Item then for tyling the church iv s.
Bread and wyne 8th October, 24th December, 25th December, 7th January, 4th Feburary, 20th March, 3rd Aprill, 5th Aprill, 8th Aprill, 19th September, 7th October, 25th December, 1st January, 16th March, 20th March, On Easter Day (iii s. ii d.) 30th March, 11th May. [ This gives some idea of the number of Celebrations customary at the time.]
Item for the cover of ye communion cupp xiii s .
Item for maymed soldiers the 2nd of August vi s. vi d.
George Payne Churchwarden.
To Kyne ye joyner for himselfe and his man for 5 dayes worke and a halfe at ii s. vi d.
ye day for making Estons seate xiii s. ix d.
Item for a payre of charnells and nayls for ye same xii d.
To Stephen Large for tymber for ye same seate iii s. iiii d.
To Angell Knowlden for pannell bored for ye same vii d.
John Downe Churchwarden.
It payd at ye courte for taking a day to p’uide a surplus ii s. v d.
For ix ells of Holland for a surplus ye 30th October xxxii s.
For making ye surplus viii s.
For washing ye surplus vi d.
It. for rent of ye church howse 1d.
It. payd at ye court when we were cyted for out bells iii s. iiii d.
It. two men wch came to repayre ye steeple 13th March xii d.
The account of John Knowlden ye 30th of March 1604.
For taking a newe day for p’uilding Bells xii d.
For two bookes of publyk prayer in ye sickness tyme xii d.
For taking a newe day for bells for my dinner and horsemeat ii s.
1605. Finch Deeringe and Thomas Fuller churchwardens.
Paid for the carpett for the communion table and a coshen cloth for the pulpitt xx s.
For v l and di of feathers to fill the coushen xxi d.
Mending the glass windows ii s. x d.
For 2 books for the parrish xviii d.
For washinge the communion cloth and surplesse xii d.
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Section 6
The account of Richard Iden ye 12th Aprill 1607
Layd out to ye carpenter for making ye poor mans box ii s. ii d.
Layd out to Richard Young for 3 locks, 3 keyes and chernells iiii s. vi d.
Layd out to ye mason for setting up ye boxe iiii d.
Layd out to ye paynter for coloring it vi d.
Layd out for 100 tyles and 8 ridge tyles for carrying of them to ye church and for one bushell
of lyme and to Burgoland for tyling v s.
For Bread and wyne at Christmas vi s. ii d. and at Easter 1607 ix s. vd.
Account of Richard Richardson ye 28th March 1608.
For wyne on Palme Sunday iii s., on Good Fryday ii s. vi d.
on Easter Day v s. For bread those 3 communions vii d.
To Burgoland for himself and his boy 13 dayes and a halfe at 2 shillings a day 27s./-
Robert Batchelour 23rd Aprill 1609.
To William Bayly sawing of tymber for ye bell vii s. vi d.
[ The Old Bell was dated 1608 but there is no account of its purchase so perhaps it was a gift?].
Anthony Dominicke 15th Aprill 1610.
For glasing of ye church iii s. vi d.
For fagott to heate ye glasyers iron Id.
Daniel Alwater 24th March 1610
To Mr Christopher Deering for carrying tymber for ye steeple vi s.
For the glasier for ye church windows xiii s.
Thomas Page 16th Aprill 1613.
Layd out at Easter for 5 quarts and halfe a pint of wyne V s. iii d.
At Whitsontyd 5 pyntes of wyne ii s. vi d.
For wyne Palme Sunday, Good Fryday and Easter Day 2 gallons one quart and halfe a pint with bread
to it IX s. vi d. [This gives some idea of the large number of communicants at this period].
1616. Item for a pewter flaggon for the church viii s. iiii d.
For glassinge of the church xxxvii s. iiii d.
Richard Goddin Churchwarden XX April.
It for a booke of Comon prayer and for ii dishes to gather monye in the p’ish, Julye, viii s. vi d.
[The "decent basin" of the rubrick].
It. for a table of the degrees of marriage vi d.
For viii c. of tyles for the church viii s. vi d.
Layd out aboute the hanging of ye bell xviii d.
Rainborn Durham churchwarden.
Im primis layd owte for tymber borde and nayles for the dyall in the churchyard ix s. vi d.
To the carpenter and his man for worke x s. viii d.
It for payntinge of itt ii s.
Paid to Knok for weyting att church to keepe the Doge owte xii d. a quarter iiii s.
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Section 7
The accompt of John Deeringe churchwarden taken by the most part of the p’ish in the church
of Charinge the 3 of Aprill 1620.
Receved by one cease made the Xth of Feabruarye 1617 by the greater part of the p’ishe the sum of xxiiii li. viii s. I d. Receved by another cease made by the greater part of the p’ishe the 20 of October 1618 the sum of XIX li. X s. IX ob. Sum totall of the whole is xliiii li. iii s. x ob.
The partycular accompte of Henry Avery mason for his woorke done in and aboute the church of Charinge who began his woorke the 18 of August 1617.
Imp. For himselfe and his man and one boye at iiii s. the day 24 dayes iii li. xvi s.
It, to Thomas Godfrey mason for himselfe and his boy 22 dayes at ii s. iiii d. the day li s. iiii d.
To Henry Avery for ii busshells of tylepins at iii s. the busshel vi s.
26 March 1618 to a laborer for 11 dayes at xiiii d. the day ii s. iiii d. (similar payments in all xv li. xiiii s.
Other necessaries
It payed for carryinge of ii loads of scaffold poles iii loads of tyles and sand to Goodman Binchinge ix s. vi d.
For roaps to scaffold with all iii s.
To John Wood for 2000 of prigs iii s.
To Goodman Bartlett for xii busshells and a tovell of hayre iiii s. ii d.
For carrying away ii loads of scaffold poles ii s.
To Goodman Large for 500 foote of board for the church and carryage l s.
To Goodman Symons for iii loads of tyles and carrying them to the church at xvi s. vi d. the load lix s. vi d.
To him more for 1000 of brickes and carryage xxi s.
For 25 pavinge tyles at 1d of the tyles iii s.
To him for 14 redgtyles at ii d the tyle ii s. iiii d.
To him for 60 gutter tyles iiii s.
To him for 100 foote of boorde and carriage xi s.
It. To Knocke for keepinge out the dogs ii s.
To cleaninge the belfrey vi d.
1621 To Jeames Cooper for newe payntinge of ye Kings armes the ten commandments and for sisinge of ye church walles xxvi s.
1623. For mendinge the locke of the steple doore iii d. For fower staples for ye bell iiii d.
1624. It. Paid for a Comunion Table xii s.
For the carriage of itt vi d.
To Roger Pollard for new hanging the Bell v s.
1626. It payd the xii Julye for ii bookes appointed by authoritye concerninge prayer and Fastinge ii s.
1627. To William Hodges for lookinge to ye clocke for iii quarters of a yeare xv s.
Item paid for xxi pounds of soder for the church leads to the plumer of Ashford xvi s, i.d ob.
1629. Paid Christopher Clark for setting ye clock 3 quarters of a yeare xv s.
Item for two books sett forth in this dangerous tyme by ye Kinge ii s.
1630. For mending the frame of the bell xii d.
Paid John Coalle for the whoope and mending the Sun Diall viii d.
Paid Barret for duble pullyes to ye clock and for his diet and his man v s. vi d.
Paid Robert Willard for staples to fasson the newe watch xii d.
Paid George Cooper for cullering the hand of the watch xi d.
Paid Robert Willard for altering the pullyes of ye clock and ii staples xviii d.
Paid for exchang of the clock ropes and spare pullyes xviii d.
For a Servis Booke viii s.
Paid Mr Brent Deering for cariag of ye newe Diall from Ashford xii d.
Paid for mending the spring of ye clocke iii d.
Paid Amiss ye joyner for ii dayed worke for him and his man to remove the pullpit vi s. iii d.
Paid him for ii new peeces to it viii d.
Paid for speecks and nayles to fasson ye pullpit and make ye stayers xviii d.
Paid for a staple and small nailles to sett on ye vallence iii d.
Paid for xx foot of bord to make ye pulpit staiers xx d.
Paid for a seat in it iiii d.
Paid for varnishing ye pullpit iii s.
Paid for a rowle to ye clock and shooing it vi d.
Received of Mr Ely [ the vicar] for the ould stepes of the pullpit the som of vi d.
Paid for v quarts of museadin for Christmas vi s. v d.
Paid Edward Do for quarters and nayles for a boxe to receve the waights of the clock xvi d.
Paid him for xxvi foot of bord to it ii s. ii d.
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Section 8
1632. [ This year the "Ceass is entered in full with the names and amounts – 100 persons]
For setting up of the stooles in the chancell and for nailes ii s. iii d.
1633. Paid for iiii yeard and a halfe of broad cloth to make the carpett for the Comunion Table and for the
cushion for the pulpett at xi d. the yearde is xxxviii s. vi d.
For frindge and buttone to garnish the pulpet cushion xii s.
Item for leather to the said cushion xxi d.
To Goodman Huttchin for feathers and workemanship to the same iii s.
Item paid unto the Free mason for the newe font iiii li.
Item paid for fettching it from ye Quarrye x s.
To Do the carpenter for stuffe and workemanship about ye font ii s. iiii d.
For beere to ye workmen vi o [ This is undoubtedly the existing font].
1635. Paid for a chiest with three lockes and keys to remaine to the church xx s.
For caryadge of the said chiest xviii d.
[ This may be the more ornate of the two existing chests although it looks later].
1637. For a carpett of green broad cloth for the Comunion Table xxvi s. vi d.
Paid to William Amesse ye joyner for the new Pulpett V li.
[This may be the existing pulpit although the work on it looks later].
Too mending ye winch to ye clok ii d.
1638. Paid for washing the surpless, Comunion table cloth napkin and scowring the cupp and flaggon twise iii s.
Item paid for a prayer for the Kings matie vi d.
1640. For ye dyeing of a cloth Blck to bee used att buryalls iiii s.
1641. For cutting ye weeds in ye churchyard i.s.
1643. For taking downe the Railes in ye chansell i. s.
For making up the holes in the chancell where the Railes stood and stuf to doo it i.s viii d.
[There is no account of the placing of the rails].
To April 18, 1644 for washing the Comunun Cloth cleaning the potts and cup i.s.
[There is no payment for washing the surplice after 1641].
For ii pint of wine and bread on Mandai
Thursday i.s. vi d. xi pint of wine and for bread on Easter Day vii s. xi d.
1645. Paid for a booke which came from ye Committees ii s. [ query the new Directory].
1649. Washing the table cloth and napkin i.s.
[Communion on Palme Sunday and at Easter].
The accounts 1659 to 1662 are thrown together into one account].
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Section 9
1663. For two bookes brought by the Somner to be read in the church, for the Kings letter ii s.
Item two letters to gett the living sequested and for Mr Ridgeway ii s. [ He was the new vicar].
For 14 foote of glasse at the vicarage vii s.
[ The churchwardens at this period seem to have carried out repairs at the vicarage].
Item paid for a letter about a schoolehouse vi d.
Paid Mr Burwash for tenne ells of Holland at iii s. xi d. the ell £ 1.17.6.
Paid for making the surplice 2s 2d.
To Goodman Amys for worke at the Vicarage 9s.
1664. For new binding the church Bible and for a new Comon prayer booke for the Clarke 19s.
To Thomas Rogers for drawing and painting the Kings Armes £5.5.
Expended on the workmen and company that assisted in setting up the Kings Armes 3s 4d.
To Goodman Amys for a frame for the Kings Armes £1.13.6. for foure iron Hookes for the same 2s.
1668. To John Wootten for a new bell wheele and for a piece of tymber to lay acrosse the Belfrey £1.6.0.
To John Rogers for mending the glasse £1.8.0.
more to him for mending the leaders and writeing the verses on the wall of the church £2.14.9.
To John Willard for taking the clocke downe and to Henry Wood for carryeing it to Ashford 1s 2d.
1669. To Mr Greenell [Greenhill] for mending the clocke £1.10.0.
To William Luckhurst for carrying and bring the Clocke fro Ashford 2s. 6d.
The next book of Accounts begins 1672.
1674. Disbursed when wee walked the bounds of the P’ish att the Swanne in two dayes tyme for Beere for the men and boyes who travelled with me and also for cakes Bread and Cheese for the said Boyes 11s. 4d.
Paid to two men Francis Barker and Thomas Swanne who gave direccous of the p’ish bounds 1s.
Expended att the Red Lyon [? Charing Heath] for Beere and bread and cheese upon the same accompt 6s.
1676. Communion at Whitsunday, Christmas and Easter Eleven bottles of wine
and 12 breads for the same £1.8.6.
1677. For 2 yards and a quarter of cloth £1.2.6.
Foure tassells 8s. 6d.
7 oz of fringe att 18 per oz. 10s. 6d.
for silke and making the cloth 2s. 6d.
for 2 damask napkins 5s.
for 2 plates 3s.4d.
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Section 10
1683. To Mr John Greenhill [ apparently clockmaker at Ashford] for making the church clocke
into a pendulum and other worke £5.0.0.
1685. Paid Robert Elvy for Turneing of 15 Ballesters 10s.
To William Toplis the painter for Beautifieing the church £2.19.0.
1699. Expended at the Visitation and at ye Swan at Charing £2.9.6.
1707. For 30 foot of Timber for jists for the seats in the church 5s.
For 60 foot of Oak board 10s.
For putting up pins to hang hats on 4s. 6d.
1717. To William Rawlings the painter for Beautifying the church £4.12.6.
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Section 11
The following is a copy of the "Ceass" made 27th October 1631 "for bread and wine, gaole monye and other necessarye expenses". It is the first to give the names.Syr Nicholas Gilborn, knight. 30s. [he lived at the palace]
Syr Robert Honewood, knight. 30s. [ of Pett].
Mrs Dering, widdowe 2s. [ probably of Wickins].
Nicholas Dering, gent, 2s.6d. – son?-
Brent Dering 1s. 6d.
Mr [ Daniel] Shetterden 5s.
Thomas Hutchin 7s.
George Wightwicke 4s.
Edward Craster 3s.
Richard Goddin 1s.6d.
Thomas Knolden 3s.6d.
Richard Henace 3s.0.
George Cuckowe 2s.0.
Stephen Rainer 18d.
James Clementt 3s.o.
John Wood 3s.0.
Widdowe Andrews 2s.0.
Richard Baldocke 3s.0.
- ris Yonge, widdowe 2s.0.
Widdowe Howlin 1s.6d.
Thomas Symonds 1s.6d.
Henry Spillett 6d.
John Payne 1s.6d.
Richard Yonge 1s.6d.
John Weekes 2s.0.
Symon Hodges 4d
Widdowe Wood 12d.
Robert Rainer 6d.
Widdowe Tailor 8d.
Thomas Willes 2s.6d.
Thomas Page 6d.
Symon Beechyng 2s.0.
George Kingsnoth 18d.
Edward Spillett 8d.
Samuell Reading 6d.
Thomas Thunder 4d.
John Bartlett 12d.
Henrey Wattes 6d.
William Renolds 18d.
William Barrett 9d.
Henery Tailor 3s.0.
Thomas Michell 2s. 6d
John Hart 2s.0.
Thomas Chambers 12d.
Edward Talor 2s. 6d.
Robert Willard 18d.
John Rainer 6d.
Thomas Milles 2s.6d.
Thomas Hickes 2s.o.
William Killham 9d.William Farley 8d.
Thomas Johnson 8d.
William Carters widdowe 2d.
Markes Carter 2d.
Richard Ellsse 4d.
Widdowe Prosser 2d.
Zacherye Huttchin 6d.
Nicholas Baldocke –
Henery Thunder 4d.
Robert Elluye 4d.
John Willson 6d.
Widdowe Hodges 4d.
Richard Care 2d.
John Coale 4d.
Thomas Hilles 4d.
Edward Milborne 6d.
Thomas Cooke 6d.
Joseph Hart 12d.
Abraham Hart 6d.
Isake Loryman 4d.
Steephen Scott 2d.
David Hunt 4d.
Robert Ferris 2d.
Steephen Hooker 2d.
Greegory Scott 6d.
John Baylie 4d.
Joseph Davies 4d.
Thomas Greene 2d.
John Essex 2d.
William Amisse 6d.
Richard George 4d.
Steephen Chapman 4d.
John Whithed 2d.
Thomas Symonds ye younger 6d.
John Brisley 6d.
Elias Tonge 4d.
Thomas Sturges 2d.
Godfrey Helde 6d.
Thomas Spillett 2d.
Robert Elvye – (gone away)
Edward Doe 2d.
Phillemon Sanders 2d.
Sammeal (?) Crafter 6d.
John Abdye 6d.
Isake Phillpott 4d.
John Farelye 4d.
Anthony Snoath 12d.
Steephen Bennett 4d.
Richard Wood 4d.
Buttler 2d.
Som Totallis £8. 8. 6.
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Section 12
Cutting from ‘The Kentish Express’ 18th September 1920.
Results of sales.
Mr. ALFRED J, BURROWS,
Amalgamated with
Messrs. KNIGHT, FRANK & RUTLEY.
BEGS TO NOTIFY THE SALE OF THE FOLLOWING
LOCAL PROPERTIES BY PRIVATE TREATY:-
CHARING
ACRES.
BURNT HOUSE FARM …………………………….. 30 ½
PUNCHEONS WOOD ……………………………… 2
STOCKERS HEAD FARM…………………………. 22
PART OF PETT FARM……………………………... 72 ½
- DITTO …………………………….. 16
HONEYWOOD ROUGH AND ADJOINING WOOD 24
HARRISON’S FARM ……………………………… 42
YEW TREE FARM ………………………………… 106
PASTURE LAND, BROADWAY …………………. 11
LEACON FARM AND TWO COTTAGES ……….. 52
TRAMPLANDS ……………………………………. 16
PUMP MEADOW ………………………………….. 10 ½
LONEBARN FARM ……………………………….. 94
PASTURE COPPIN’S CORNER ………………….. 2
LAND. CHARING HEATH……………………….. 1 ½
WHEELWRIGHT’S PREMISES
FORGE AND HOUSE
WAKELEY HOUSE
PIERCE HOUSE
SHOP AND HOUSE
BAKER’S SHOP AND HOUSE
SWAN HOTEL AND PICQUETS MEADOW……….. 6.
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LENHAM HEATH.
HUBBARDS FARM …………………………………… 107 ½
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SMARDEN.
ASH FARM …………………………………………….. 90
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ROMNEY MARSH.
GAMMONS FARM, NEWCHURCH…………………. 250 ½
BOOKLANDS, NEWCHURCH ……………………… 160 ½
MARSH PASTURE, NEWCHURCH ………………… 9
LODGE LANDS, NEWCHURCH ……………………. 173 ½
MARSH PASTURE, NEWCHURCH…………………. 45
DITTO ……………………………………... 8 ½
HOME FARM, IVYCHURCH ……………………….. 24
MARSH ARABLE, IVYCHURCH…………………… 5 ½
MARSH PASTURE, IVYCHURCH………………….. 11
MARSH PASTURE, NEW ROMNEY ………………. 15
MARSH ARABLE, HOPE-ALL-SAINTS…………… 13
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STANFORD
BROOK FARM …………………………………….. 157
SELLINGE
BARROW HILL FARM ……………………………. 163 ½
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WILLESBOROUGH
WILLESBOROUGH HOUSE – Private Residence
Nos 17 & 19 BATH ROAD – Freehold Dwelling houses.
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STELLING MINNIS
SPLIT LANE FARM ………………………………… 17
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ASHFORD
NOS. 24 & 26 BEAVER ROAD- Freehold Dwelling Houses.
No. 4. SUSSEX AVENUE – Freehold Dwelling House.
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DYMCHURCH
GROVE COTTAGE- Private Residence and Building Plots.
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HARRIETSHAM
KINGSBORO – Small Poultry Farm………………………….. 9 ¾
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WALTHAM.
PART MARLEY WOOD …………………………………… 1 ¾
SOLD SINCE AUCTION
BONNINGTON
UPLAND FARM …………………………………………… 49.
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Section 13
Cutting from ‘The Kentish Express’, 9th October 1920.
MANOR OF CHARING.
THE COURT BARON OF GRANVILLE CHARLES HASTINGS WHELER, ESQUIRE, M.P., Lord of the said Manor.
Will be held at the KING’S HEAD HOTEL, CHARING on THURSDAY the 14th day of OCTOBER, 1920. At 11 o’clock in the Forenoon, when all persons holding Lands or tenements of the said Manor are to pay their Quit Rents, and all persons who have not entered their Lands or Tenements holden of the said Manor are to pay their Reliefs and make their entries according to the custom of the said Manor and as the Law directs, otherwise proceedings will be instituted against them for their default.
TASSELL & SON,
Stewards
Faversham,
1st October, 1920.Index of names and places etc
There are many names mentioned and the following index is an attempt to allow you to locate them. The numbers following each name etc refer to the 'Section numbers' that the list has been broken up into.
To 'jump' to a particular Section, just click on a number below:-Name Index
Abdye 11
Alwater 6
Amesse 8
Amis 4
Amiss 7
Amisse 11
Amys 9
Andrews 11
Avery 7
Baker 4
Baldock 4, 5
Baldocke 11
Barker 9
Barnes 4
Barret 7
Barrett 11
Bartlet 4, 7, 11
Batcheler 4
Batchelour 6
Baylie 11
Bayly 6
Beechyng 11
Bennett 11
Binchinge 7
Bing 4
Brent 1
Brisley 11
Brook 4
Burgaland 4, 5, 6
Burwash 9
Buttler 11
Care 11
Carter 11
Carters 11
Cason 4
Chambers 11
Chapman 11
Clark 7Clementt 11
Coale 11
Coalle 7
Cooke 11
Cooper 4, 7
Crafter 11
Craster 11
Cuckowe 11
Davies 11
Deane 4
Deering 4, 6, 7
Deeringe 5, 7
Dering 11
Deske 4
Dios 1
Do 7, 8
Doe 11
Dominicke 6
Downe 4, 5
Duble 4
Durham 6
ells of Holland 5
Ellsse 11
Elluye 11
Elvy 10
Elvye 11
Ely 4, 7
Essex 11
Farelye 11
Farley 11
Ferris 11
Fuller 5
George 11
Goddin 6, 11
Godfrey 7
Gooden 4
Greene 11
Greenell [Greenhill] 9
Greenhill 10Hart 11
Helde 11
Henace 11
Hickes 11
Hilles 11
Hodges 7, 11
Holt 4
Honewood, knight. 11
Hooker 11
Howlin 11
Hunt 11
Hutchin 4, 11
Huttchin 8, 11
Iden 6
Johnson 11
Killham 11
Kingsnoth 11
Knocke 7
Knok 6
Knolden 11
Knowlden 4, 5
Kynde 4
Kyne 5
Large 5, 7
Lockyer 4
Loryman 11
Luckhurst 9
Mason 4
Michell 11
Milborne11
Milles 11
Page 6, 11
Payne 4, 5, 11
Peck 4
Phillpott 11
Pollard 7
Pooke 4
Prosser 11
Rainer 11
Rawlings 10
Reading 11
Renolds 11
Reynard 4
Richardson 6
Ridgeway 9
Rogers 9
Rolfe 4
Sanders 11
Scott 11
Shetterden 11
Snoath 11
Spillett 11
Stahlschmidt 1
Sturges 11
Swanne 9
Symonds 11
Symons 7
Tailor 11
Talor 11
Taylour 4
Thunder 11
Tonge 11
Toplis 10
Vaunt 4
Wattes 11
Weekes 11
Weever 1
Wheler Esq 12
Whithed 11
Wightwicke 11
Willard 7, 9, 11
Willes 11
Willson 11
Wood 4, 7, 9, 11
Wootten 9
Yonge 11
Young 4, 6Place Index
Ashford 7
Cauturbury 4
Kings Head Hotel, Charing 12
Faversham
Maydstone 4
Pett 11
Red Lyon [? Charing Heath] 9
Swan at Charing 10
Wickins 11
Sales of Property
CHARING 12
BAKER’S SHOP AND HOUSE 12
BROADWAY 12
BURNT HOUSE FARM 12
CHARING HEATH 12
COPPIN’S CORNER 12
FORGE AND HOUSE 12
HARRISON’S FARM 12
HONEYWOOD ROUGH 12
LEACON FARM 12
LONEBARN FARM 12
PETT FARM 12
PIERCE HOUSE 12PICQUETS MEADOW 12
PUMP MEADOW 12
PUNCHEONS WOOD 12
STOCKERS HEAD FARM 12
SWAN HOTEL 12
TRAMPLANDS 12
WAKELEY HOUSE 12
WHEELWRIGHT’S 12
YEW TREE FARM 12
ASHFORD
24 & 26 BEAVER ROAD 12
4. SUSSEX AVENUE 12
DYMCHURCH
GROVE COTTAGE 12
HARRIETSHAM
KINGSBORO Poultry Farm 12
HOPE-ALL-SAINTS
MARSH ARABLE, 12
IVYCHURCH
HOME FARM, 12
MARSH ARABLE 12
MARSH PASTURE 12
LENHAM
HUBBARDS FARM, HEATH 12
NEW ROMNEY
MARSH PASTURE, 12
NEWCHURCH,ROMNEY MARSH
BOOKLANDS 12
GAMMONS FARM 12
LODGE LANDS 12
MARSH PASTURE 12
SELLINGE
BARROW HILL FARM 12
STANFORD
BROOK FARM 12
SMARDEN
ASH FARM, 12
STELLING MINNIS
SPLIT LANE FARM 12
WALTHAM 12
BONNINGTON 12
MARLEY WOOD 12
UPLAND FARM 12
WILLESBOROUGH
17 & 19 BATH ROAD 12
WILLESBOROUGH HOUSE 12
General Index.
Accounts 1698-1740 3
Book of Briefs 1707-1740 3
Assessments and Accounts
1672-1724 3
"decent basin" of the rubrick 6
Bells
bells in the Steeple melted 1
bellfrey dore 4
p’uilding Bells 5
byll of recusants 4
Church Bells of Kent 1
cyted for out bells 5
Greate bell 4
hanging of ye bell 6
lytell bell 4
new bell wheele 9
new hanging the Bell 7
Old Bell dated 1608 6
sawing of tymber for ye bell 6
tymber to lay acrosse the Belfrey 9
birding piece discharged 1
Books
booke of Comon prayer 6
booke which came from ye Committees [? the new Directory].8
bookes appointed by authoritye
concerninge prayer and Fastinge 7
bookes of publyk prayer in ye
sickness tyme 5
books for the parrish 5
boording the church 4
borde 4
bounds (beating the) direccous of
the p’ish s 9
new binding the church Bible 9
new Comon prayer booke for the
Clarke 9
two bookes brought by the Somner to
be read in the church, for the Kings
letter 9
two books sett forth in this dangerous
tyme 7
Servis Booke 7
table of the degrees of marriage 6
Building materials, fittings,
maintenance etc
Ballesters, Turneing of 10
belfrey, cleaninge the 7
board for the church 7
board, Oak 10
box, making ye poor mans 6
brickes 7
carpenter 6
carpenter for stuffe and
workemanship about ye font 8
chernells 6
church chest 4
chiest with three lockes and keys 8
chiest, caryadge of the said 8
cutting ye weeds in ye churchyard 8
drawing and painting the Kings
Armes 9
foot of bord to it 7
for the whoope 7
foure iron Hookes 9
fower staples for ye bell 7
frame for the Kings Armes 9
glasier for ye church windows 6
glasing of ye church 6
glass wyndow 5
glassinge of the church 6
Mending the glass windows 5
mending the glasse 9
fagott to heate ye glasyers iron 6
14 foote of glasse at the vicarage 9
hinges 5
joiner 4
joyner 5, 7, 8
keyes 6
lead 4
locks 6
lyme 6
mason 6, 7
mending apayuet ye pulpitt 5
mending the leaders 9
mending the Sun Diall 7
mending ye church walls 4
mending ye Pewe 4
mendinge the locke of the steple
doore 7
nailes 5
nayles 4, 5, 6
nayls 5
painter for Beautifieing the church 10
pannell bored 5
paynter for coloring 6
paynting 4
payntinge 7
payntinge of itt 6
payre of charnells 5
planke 5
planks 4
plumer 7
Pulpett, joyner for the new 8
(pulpit), in it 7
pullpit, ould stepes of the 7
pullitt. new peeces to 7
pulpit staiers 7
pullpit and make ye stayers, speecks
and nayles to fasson ye 7
remove the pullpit 7
pullpit, varnishing ye 7
putting up pins to hang hats on 10
Quarrye 8
quarters and nayles for a boxe 7
Railes in ye chansell, taking downe
the 8
Railes stood, making up the holes in
the chancell where the 8
roaps to scaffold 7
sand 7
scaffold poles 7
seate 5
setting up of the stooles in the chancell and for 8
setting up the Kings Armes 9
setting up ye boxe 6
sisinge of ye church walles 7
small nailles 7
soder for the church leads 7
Somner 9
staple 7
steeple 4, 6
steeple, repayre ye 5
Timber for jists for the seats in the
church 10
tymber 4, 5, 6
tymber borde 6
tyles 5, 6
tyles for the church 6
tyling of ye church 4
redgtyles 7
gutter tyles 7
pavinge tyles 7
ridge tyles 6
busshells of tylepins 7
2000 of prigs (for fixing tiles) 7
vicarage, repairs at the.9
Vicarage, worke at the 9
writeing the verses on the wall of the
church 9
Burials in Woollen 3
BURROWS 12
cease made the 20 of October
1618 7
cease made the Xth of Feabruarye
1617 7
Ceass is entered in full with the
names and amounts – 100 persons
8
Ceass" made 27th October 1631 Syr Nicholas Gilborn, knight. 30s.
[he lived at the palace] 11
Celebrations 5
Church burnt 1
Churchwarden 4, 5, 7
Clarke (clerk?) 9
communion cupp 5
Comunion Table 7
COURT BARON 12
courte 5
Clock
carryeing it to Ashford 9
bring the Clocke fro Ashford 9
chaine 4
cullering the hand of the watch 7
duble pullyes to ye clock 7
exchang of the clock ropes 7
into a pendulum and other worke 10
lookinge to ye clocke 7
making the church clocke 10
mending the clocke 9
mending the frame of the bell 7
mending ye winch to ye clok 8
newe Diall 7
rowle to ye clock and shooing it 7
setting ye clock 7
spring of ye clocke 7
taking the clocke downe 9
spare pullyes 7
staples to fasson the newe watch 7
to receve the waights of the clock 7
Cloth, Clothes, Material etc
2 yards and a quarter of cloth 9
7 oz of fringe 9
carpett for the communion table 5
carpett of green broad cloth for the Comunion Table 8
coshen cloth for the pulpitt 5
dyeing of a cloth Blck to bee used
att buryalls 8
feathers and workemanship (cushion)
8
feathers to fill the coushen 5
Foure tassells 9
frindge and buttone to garnish the
pulpet cushion 8
leather to the said cushion 8
silke and making the cloth 9
surplice, making the 9
surplus 5
surplus, washing ye 5
vallence 7
washing the Comunun Cloth cleaning
the potts and cup 8
washing the surpless, Comunion
table cloth napkin and scowring
the cupp and flaggon twise 8
Washing the table cloth and napkin 8
washinge the communion cloth and
surplesse 5
yeard and a halfe of broad cloth to
make the carpett for the Comunion
Table and for the cushion for the
pulpett 8
Drink
5 pyntes of wyne 6
5 quarts 6
beere for the men and boyes 9
beere to ye workmen 8
Eleven bottles of wine 9
halfe a pint of wyne 6
pint of wine and bread on Mandai 8
pint of wine and for bread on Easter
Day 8
5 quarts of museadin for Christmas 7
wyne 2 gallons one quart and halfe
a pint 6
dyall in the churchyard 6
ells of Holland 9
Estons seate 5
Food
12 breads for the same 9
bread 6
2 plates 9
cakes Bread and Cheese for the said
Boyes 9
by ye Kinge 7
damask napkins
dishes to gather monye in the p’ish,
Julye 6
font 5
font, Free mason for the newe 8
font, newe 8
hayre 7
horseme 5
keepinge out the dogs 7
Kentish Express 12, 12
Kings armes the ten commandments
7
KNIGHT, FRANK & RUTLEY 12
laborer 7
Lady Chapel 1
letter about a schoolehouse 9
Lord the Manor 12
MANOR OF CHARING 13
maymed soldiers 5
new vicar 9
Overseers Accounts 1750-1772 3
p’uide a surplus 5
Parish Registers 2
pewter flaggon for the church 6
prayer for the Kings matie 8
Quit Rents, payment 12
Reliefs, payment of 12
rent of ye church howse 5
Results of sales.12
Stewards 12
TASSELL & SON 12
tovell of hayre 7
two letters to gett the living
sequested 9
Vicar 4, 7
Visitation 10
walked the bounds of the P’ish att
the Swanne in two dayes tyme 9
watchynge 4
weathercock 4
weyting att church to keepe the
Doge owte 6
Whitsontyd 6
widdowe 11
wood to trye? 4
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Monumental Inscriptions of the churchyard of St Paul's Cray
A transcription of the memorial inscriptions found by Mr Leland L. Duncan when visiting the churchyard of St Paul's Cray, Kent, on the 23rd October 1920 and during May and June 1921, which are from his field notebook. The transcription made by Frank Bamping, 2 March 2001.
1. John Everest, a much respected inhabitant of this parish who died 28.12.1871 aged 82. Arabella, his widow died 2.3.1872 aged 90.
2. Mrs Ann Busbey May, wife of Mr John May of this parish died 29.1.1836 in her 37th year.
3. Ann, wife of Mr Thomas Packman died 7.10.1829 aged 64.
4. Mrs Sarah Clark, second wife of Mr Richard Clark of St Mary Cray died 31.3.1847 in her 78th year.
5. Mr Richard Clark of St Mary Cray died 17.11.1829 aged 66.
6. Sarah Clark, wife of Mr Richard Clark of St Mary Cray died 2.9.1806 in her 39th year. She was one of the daughters of John and Ann Busbey of this parish. Also Joseph Clark, son of the above died 6 December 1807 aged 15 months.
7. Mrs Ann Busbey, wife of Mr John Busbey late of this parish who died 7.6.1797 aged 59.
8. Mr John Busbey late of this parish died 19.9.1780 aged 39. Margaret, daughter .......... [the rest under grass.]
9. Mr John Busbey late of this parish died 1.9.1773 aged 70. Also Margaret, daughter of the above and wife of William Marchant of Wrotham died 11 May 1761 aged 31.
10. An iron cross. George Chambers died 12.8.1882 in his 89th year.
11. Jane, eldest daughter of the late Henry Hedges, esquire, of Hayes, Middx., died 12.3.1873 aged 82.
12. Ann, wife of William Peirson died 24.2.1887 aged 67. Loving wife and mother. William Peirson her husband died 16.6.1900 aged 80.
13. Sophia, wife of John Whitehead of this parish died 27.1.1867 aged 38.
14. A small cross. James Bevington born 8.9.1870 died 20.9.1870.
15. Charlotte Augusta Brice born 13.12.1811 died 22.9.1862.
16. Sarah Sparkes died 29.6.1879 aged 54.
17. An altar tomb. On top. William Chapman died 4.5.1726 aged 78. Eleanor, his wife died 26 February 1724 aged 82. Also William, their eldest son of this parish died 2 July 1707 aged 26. Richard Chapman died 2.10.1729 aged 42. Edmund Faunce Chapman, esquire, 5th son of James Chapman, esquire, of St Paul's Cray Hill and for many years Secretary and Treasurer of the Island of Malta died 21.10.1822 in his 44th year.
North side. James Chapman, esquire, of St Paul's Cray Hill in this parish where he was born on the 27th September O.S. in the year of our Lord 1730 and where he died on the 4th February 1824.
East end. Maria Lydia, youngest daughter of James Chapman, esquire, and Jane his wife born 4.6.1780 died 26.7.1790.
South side. Jane, wife of James Chapman, esquire, of St Paul's Cray Hill in this parish and daughter of the Rev. Robert, M.A., rector of Rosminocul, Prebendary of Tuam, she died 24 May 1820 in her 81st year.
18. An altar tomb. On top. In this vault are deposited the remains of Abdy Maw, esquire, late major in the Army who departed this life March 26 1825 aged 84. Also in memory of Charles Abdy Chapman, esquire, formerly a captain in the 19th Regiment of Light Dragoons, fourth son of the late James Chapman, esquire, of Paul's Cray Hill in this parish. Born 19.12.1775 died 18.10.1829.
North side. Charlotte Heatley, third daughter of James Chapman, esquire, of Paul's Cray Hill and of Jane his wife. She was born 29.9.1774 and died unmarried 7.8.1829.
South side. Jane, eldest daughter of the late James Chapman, esquire, and of Jane his wife of Paul's Cray Hill born 25.12.1768 died 20.5.1840. Also Martha Chapman, youngest daughter of the late James Chapman, esquire, and of Jane his wife of Paul's Cray Hill born 18.12.1778 died 15.9.1852.
19. An altar tomb. On top. Edward William Chapman, son of William Greenwood Chapman, born 25 May 1841 died 1.2.1919. Also William Drummond Chapman, son of William Greenwood Chapman born 11.11.1846 died 29.1.1917. Also Anthony William Chapman, son of Edward William Chapman born 26.10.1884 died 26.6.1911.
South side. James Chapman of Paul's Cray Hill, esquire, obiit 3.7.1878 aetat 81. Also Ellen his wife obiit 29.11.1903 aetat 90.
20. A cross. Arthur Chapman died 13.10.1918 aged 67.
21. A headstone now flat. Here lieth interred the body of William Hardstone of this parish who departed this life October 11 1756 aged 56 years.
22. Charles Brooks died 22.6.1850 aged 43. Charlotte Brooks his wife died 28.5.1884 aged 70. Henry Brooks son of the above died 2.1.1843 aged 6 weeks.
23. Mr Thomas Nash of this parish died 1.3.1845 aged 44. Mary Nash, widow of the above died 7.6.1852 aged 41. Thomas Nash son of the above died 24.10.1854 aged 21.
24. A headstone now flat. In hopes &c. William son of Peter and Anne Bushby died August 4 1733 aged 18. Also Anne wife of the above Peter Bushby who departed this life November ye 2 1761 aged 68 years.
25. Morris Ewan Evans died 16.9.1849 aged 67. Maurice Edmund Evans son of the above died the 7th of the same month aged 25 years. Also Margaret Evans daughter of the above died 7.5.1888 aged 67.
26. Sarah Jane, wife of John Theodore Clemmison died 26.10.1880 aged 54. Also John Theodore Clemmison died 16.7.1882 aged 59.
27. Elizabeth, wife of Mr Robert Talbot of this parish died 4.8.1826 aged 65. Also Mr Robert Talbot died 4.11.1837 aged 76. Also Mr Henry Aillud died 1.1.1843 aged 50. Also Mary Ann his wife died 16.7.1862 aged 72.
28. A small cross. Verona Jane, infant daughter of William Henry and Caroline Wiles died 27.7.1885 aged 5 months and 3 weeks.
29. An altar tomb. On top. Mary, wife of James Chapman, esquire, of Paul's Cray Hill in this parish and daughter of the late William Greenwood, esquire, of Hillingdon in the county of Middx. She died 6 September 1837 aged 75. James Chapman, esquire, of Paul's Cray Hill died (?16) December 18(?45) aged 7(?8). Also Mary Jane Chapman eldest daughter of the above James and Mary Chapman died 7 January 1867 aged 73, and her sister Anne Elizabeth Chapman who died 17.8.1880 aged 84.
East end. Mary Bessie, twin daughter of William Greenwood and Elizabeth Catherine Hay Chapman born 20.12.1842 died 25.1.1844. Also Louisa Margaret her twin sister died 20.6.1844
West end. William Greenwood Chapman of Paul's Cray Hill, esquire, died 23.6.1884 aged 82.
30. Here lieth the body of Richard Watts, tanner, of this parish who departed this life November ye 10 1747 aged 41.
31. A cross. Edward Light died 28.11.1886 aged 16.
32. A headstone now flat. Margaret, wife of Edward Stone of this parish who died June ye 7 1737 [sic] aged 44. Also in memory of their children lyeth interred here. Also of Mathew, wife of Edward died November ye 5 1750 aged 59. Also of Edward Stone died April ye 9 1760 aged 70.
Footstone M.S. 1733 [sic] 6 children M.S. 1750, E.S. 1766
(Perhaps 1733 refers to the 6 children - L.L.D.)
33. A flat stone. Henry Child, late of Dartford died September 25 1802 aged 32. Also Edward (?Tho:) Child son of the above died November (?18) (?1824) aged (?24). Also Mrs Ann Jane relict of the above said and eldest daughter of the late Mr Edward Everest of this parish died July (?11) (?1846) aged 7(?8).
34. Thomas George Everest of St Paul's Cray Hill and late of Blackheath died June 16 1883 aged 75. Martha his wife died 23 January 1883 aged 70
35. Mr Edward Everest died 24.2.1771 aged 66. Also two of his children, Edward and Thomas who were early translated to a better state. Also Mrs Ann Everest late of this parish who died 17 March 1782 aged 72.
36. Edward Everest died 19.6.1858 aged 89.
37. Elizabeth Everest late of this parish died 16.3.1792 aged 18 years. Edward Everest died 6.3.1777 aged 9 months. Richard Everest died 25.3.1781 aged 14 months. John Rablus Everest died 17.3.1788 aged 6 months.
38. Mrs Elizabeth Everest, wife of Mr Edward Everest died 17.6.1811 aged 66. Mr Edward Everest died 4.5.1822 aged 79. Mr Richard Everest brother of the above died 7.9.1815 aged 57.
39. David Boorman died January 11 1865 aged 63. Erected by his daughter Emma Boorman.
40. Edwin, beloved child of John and Catherine Tyrrell of St Mary's Cray died 25.12.1853 aged 2 years and 3 months. Edwin Tyrrell brother of the above died 30.10.1866 aged 7. Rose Tyrrell died in her infancy. Also their dear father John Tyrrell born 4.4.1820 died 26.3.1903. Their dear mother Catherine Amelia Tyrrell born 30.7.1823 died 31.3.1903.
41. William Hook died 1.8.1869 aged 53. William Hook son of the above died 19.12.1865 aged 25. Stephen Hook died 15.12.1879 aged 33 and is interred in Eastbourne Cemetery.
42. Thomas Pink died 6.7.1864 aged 65 having lived in service at Paul's Cray Hill in this parish for 47 years a valued and well conducted servant.
43. Mary Peaton died 7.9.1857 aged 76. A faithful servant for more than 50 years of the late James Chapman, esquire, of Paul's Cray Hill in this parish.
By the West window of the South aisle
44. James Joyner died suddenly 14.11.1868 aged 50.
By the South aisle
45. George White died at St Paul's Cray 3.12.1879 aged 62. Solomon White son of the above died 11.2.1873 aged (? either 14 or 44). Erected by the wife and mother. Sarah White who died 18.8.1898 aged 76.
46. Charles son of Charles and Sarah Cripps of this parish died 22.6.1833 aged 19. The above Charles Cripps, senior, died 11.10.1850 aged 73. Sarah Cripps, wife of the above died 1.2.1858 aged 76. Mary Elizabeth Best died 17.2.1891 aged 71.
47. Mr James Cripps of this parish died 10.9.1805 aged ?59. Mrs Mary Cripps, his wife died (?5) March 1806 aged (?51).
48. Harriet wife of Mr James Ashdown of this parish who after an illness of a few days died 29.1.1814 in her 33rd year. (Exordium)
49. A cross. Addis Jackson died 10.7.1883 aged 71.
50. Eleanor Cockett, wife of Mr David Cockett of the parish of Greenwich born in this parish June 2 1784 ....(?died) June (?5) 1818 (?).
51. A granite tomb. In tender remembrance of Harry Launcelot Booth who died in infancy 5.4.1857. In memory of a devoted husband and good father Samuel Barker Booth died 3.2.1881 in his 59th year. Mary his widow died 18.11.1894.
52. John Hollis late of the parish of St Mary Cray died 16.6.1779 aged 43. Elizabeth Manclark, wife of Edward Manclark and relict of the above died 24.6.1819 aged 74.
53. A flat stone. Thomas Denis Devitre, seventh son of Lieutenant John Denis Devitre of West Knoll in the county of Cumberland died 25.12.1825 aged 18.
By the East window of the South Aisle
54. An altar tomb. On top. Fanny, wife of John Simons of Camden Town, Middx., died 10.11.1832 aged 40. Also John Simons third son of the Rev. John Simons who died 21.5.1871 aged 81.
South side. Daniel son of John and Fanny Simons died 13.6.1828 aged 8 months.
East end. Mary Anne daughter of John and Fanny Simons of Camden Town in the parish of St Pancras, Middx., died 30.1.1825 aged 3 years.
55. An altar tomb. On top. Mary Anne, wife of the Rev. John Simons rector of this parish who died 11.6.1800 in her 48th year. Also of Daniel Houghton son of the Rev. John and the above Mary Anne Simons, Lieutenant in the Madras Cavalry in the Honourable East India Company's service who died 8 September 1832 aged 24. Also Isabella second wife of the Rev. John Simons rector of this parish who died 22.11.1831 aged 65. Also the Rev. John Simons, LL.B., born at Eton, Berks., September 2 1735 died 8 August 1836. For more than 57 years rector of this parish. (Exordium)
South side. Elizabeth Mary wife of John Simons of Chesham in Bucks., born 8.10.1790 married 21.11.1811 died 22.1.1812.
East end. Mary Arabella, daughter of John Pearson, esquire, who died at the Rectory in this parish 17.7.1810 aged 18.
West end. John son of Henry and Sarah Simons died 11.5.1811 aged 7 weeks.
56. A flat stone. In memory of John Tweeble? of this parish died 12 August ?1813 aged 63.
57. A cross. Frances Elizabeth Langdon died at Brighton January 15 1892 aged 79. Daughter of the late Rev. G.H. Langdon rector of Burleston, Dorset.
58. An altar tomb. Mr Richard Chapman died 7.11.1811 in his 65 year. Also Elizabeth, widow of the above Mr Richard Chapman died 29.3.1825 in her 69th year.
59. A flat stone. ......(?wife) of Richard Nash .... (16 lines illegible apparently a eulogy - L.L.D.) (?date 17.180- in the 47th year of her age).
60. An altar tomb. Thomas Burnett, esquire, many years storekeeper of His Majesty's Dockyard at Woolwich who died the 1(?3) of October 1821 aged 71. Also Elizabeth ...... wife of the above who died at Exeter 20 of (?October 183?3) aged 70 years. Also in memory of their three sons, Thomas Dickason Burnett, Lieutenant in the Honourable East India Company's service who died in the East Indies the 1? of October 1811 aged 31. George Stephens Burnett, Lieutenant in the Royal Navy who died in the East Indies ?? September 1820 aged 29. Francis Stephens Belcombe Burnett, Midshipman in the Royal Navy killed in an attack on a fort at .... on the Red Sea on ?? December 182 (?0 or 9) aged 21 years.
61. A cross. Clara Hearn died November 26 1881 aged 1 year and 11 months. Leonard Hearn died 25.3.1890 aged 2 years and 3 months.
62. Henry Hearn for some years churchwarden of this parish who died February 2 18(?5)6 aged 47. Elizabeth Hearn wife of the above died December 24 1882 aged 71.
63. William Hearn of this parish died 26.3.1848 aged 79. Ann Hearn wife of the above died 24.9.1848 aged 71.
64. Elizabeth, wife of Henry Hearn died 7.12.1892 aged 48. Henry Hearn, husband of the above and for many years churchwarden of this parish died 23.6.1895 aged 52.
65. A ragged cross. Archibald T.C. Heath born 21.8.1860 died 16.4.1880. Also Thomas Heath died 10.4.1890 aged 62. Also Barbara Heath, wife of the above died 25.5.1902 aged 61.
66. Mary Ann, wife of the late James Archibald of Almer, Dorsetshire, died 2.10.1883 aged 89. Mary Ann Archibald died 26.12.1908 aged 87. Francis Slow (daughter of the above) died 25.6.1909 aged 84.
67. A low granite tomb with raised cross and large curb. Sir Thomas Howland Roberts, Bt., eldest son of Sir Walter Roberts, Bt., died 1.3.1864 aged 59. Dame Anne Elliott, relict of Sir Thomas Howland Roberts, Bt., elder daughter of Captain William Langdon died 10.11.1890 aged 73. Amy Martha second daughter of Sir Walter Roberts, Bt., died 13.7.1878 aged 75. Edmund, eldest son of Rev. E.C. Roberts, B.D., rector of this parish and second son of Sir Walter Roberts, Bt., died 24.11.1853 aged 15. Anne Gilbert relict of Rev. D. Perkins, D.D., vicar of Dawlish, eldest daughter of Sir Walter Roberts, Bt., died 30.12.1881 aged 81. Dame Catherine Hodgson relict of Sir Walter Roberts, Bt., eldest daughter of Rev. E. Gilbert of Bodmin died 4.8.1853 aged 75. Colonel Sir Howland Roberts, Bt., 12th and 5th Bt., born 2.9.1845 died 19.12.1917, second son of Sir T.H. Roberts, Bt. Michael Theodore Roberts, M.A., second son of Rev. William Roberts, M.A., S.F.T.C.D., died 9.6.1913 aged 60.
68. William Davies died 17.11.1876.
69. James Boxall died 28.8.1900 aged 48. Sarah Anne Boxall, wife of the above died 12.3.1920 aged 66.
70. Mr Benjamin Chittock late of this parish died 5.12.1844 aged 80. Mrs Sarah Chittock relict of the above died 13.4.1846 aged 71.
71. Mrs Susan Chittock died 30.11.1821 aged 98. She was the youngest daughter of the first Rev. Dr. Stebbing of Gray's Inn and relict of the late Mr Benjamin Chittock of Garboldisham in the county of Norfolk whose remains are there interred.
72. Mrs Ann Wales, wife of Mr Richard Wales of this parish died 2.1.1822 aged 69.
73. Susan Bone died 9.4.1886 aged 35.
74. Clara Elizabeth Beard born at Painswick December 16 1846 died at St Paul's Cray July 2 1886.
75. Thomas Balls died 11.1.1896 aged 63. Rachel his wife died 19.3.1898 aged 62.
76. A cross. May Williamson died 12.6.1916 aged 18.
77. A small cross. Gertrude Lucie Elizabeth Brett died 9.2.1879 aged 28.
78. A cross. George Leopold Langdon, priest, rector of this parish died 2.1.1894 aged 77.
79. A cross. Louisa Elizabeth Reeks died May 24 1869 aged 75.
80. A small cross. Stella Kathleen Veysey died All Saints Day 1877 aged 7 months.
81. A wooden cross. The inscription has gone but the text "The first born of thy Sons shalt thou give unto the Lord" remains - L.L.D.
Three crosses under the East window of the North aisle.
82. Charles George Langdon, R.N., eldest son of the rector of this parish died March 1 1871 aged 26.
83. Gilbert Henry Langdon died 12.4.1867 aged 13 years and 6 months.
84. Henrietta Marion Langdon died 22.4.1869 aged 19.
85. Archibald Turner died 6.8.1889 aged 5 years.
86. John Turner died 21.12.1904 aged 80. Anne wife of John Turner died 17.6.1905 aged 60
87. A cross and flat stone. Mary Cecilia, wife of Richard Waring born 4.10.1800 died All Saints Day 1872. Walter Thomas Waring, son of Richard and Mary Cecilia Waring died 21.10.1895. Richard Waring natus 21.5.1780 obiit 21.5.1868. Also Harriet widow of Thomas Walter Waring born 17.2.1831 died 5.11.1907.
88. Hannah Higgott died at Marlings, St Paul's Cray Common, January 6 1877 in her 83rd year.
89. John Epsom died 19.8.1864 aged 49. Mary wife of John Epsom died 6.5.1876 aged 58. Ann Prescott daughter of the above died 21.7.1880 aged 40. John Wormell son-in-law died 23.5.1907 aged 63. Emma wife of the late John Wormell died 20.5.1911 aged 59.
90. A headstone now flat. Henry Dunmall of this parish died 2 August 1797 aged 68. Also two of his children who died in their infancy. (The right hand half appears to be blank - L.L.D.)
91. A low tomb. Mrs Elizabeth Brooker late wife of Joseph Brooker of the parish of Chelsfield and daughter of Joseph and Amy Chapman of this parish who died 8 December 1796 in her 34th year.
92. A flat stone. Amy Chapman daughter of Joseph and Amy Chapman of this parish died ... 1780 aged .... years.
93. A stone now flat. Amy Chapman wife of Joseph Chapman died ?21 January 1800 aged 8- years. Joseph Chapman ... died ...March 1778 aged ?78. (Stone much worn - L.L.D.)
94. A flat stone by the North aisle. The beginning has all gone.....
Madgwick and daughter of Richard Gratwick ... she .... departed this life the 26 .... in the 5(?3) year. ..........
95. A cross headstone. George Rodwell died 16.4.1864 aged 56. Ann his wife died 19.12.1889 aged 75. Thomas Rodwell died 1.9.1901 aged 53.
96. A stone now flat. Here lieth interred the body of ?Whitehead ...
... parish ....mber 1771 aged ?4 years. Footstone A.W.1771.
97. Now flat. John Viner of this parish died 29 April 1773 aged 31.
98. George Day died 2.6.1811 aged 10 months.
99. Mr Joseph Dobinson died 24.3.1834 aged 59. He left issue four children, Joseph, Frances, Sarah, Stephen and Mary Ann. Frances wife of Mr Bryan Day of this parish died 26.3.1847 aged 52.
100. Mrs Elizabeth Dobinson wife of Mr Joseph Dobinson of Foots Cray died 5 June 1823 in her 59th year. Also Mrs Mary Pickersgill died 24.12.1823 aged 77.
101. Mr William Pickersgill late of this parish died 30.9.1790 aged 42. Also Mary daughter of William and Mary Pickersgill died in infancy. Also William Pickersgill son of the above died 19 May 1802 aged 26.
102. Richard Wells died 26.5.1878 aged 64. Leah his wife died 30.6.1883 aged 61.
103. David Small died 23.6.1893 aged 72. Frances Sarah Small his wife died 27.8.1910 aged 83.
104. Mary Scott born 21.4.1880 died 18.8.1916. Evelyn Mary, infant daughter of John and Mary Scott of Chastleton, Bickley, born 26 April died 19 September 1872. John Scott of Elmstead Grange, Chislehurst, born 7.7.1845 died 22.1.1899.
105. Footstones. T.H. 181?4, F.H. 1808, S.H. 1810, R.M. 1804.
(The headstone, now flat, is now covered with turf - L.L.D.)
106. A cross. Thomas W.E. Davies, Captain, R.F.A., eldest son of William Davies and husband of Lilian Davies died 20.5.1918 after three years serving in France and 27 years in the Artillery, aged 46. Also Charles Augustus youngest son of William Davies who was killed by lightning at St Mary Cray 16.4.1900 aged 22. William Davies of Elm Bank, St Paul's Cray born 16.10.1837 died 28.8.1878.
107. A small cross with no legible inscription probably to a child.
108. James Tyrer died 17 December 1861 aged 7 months. Frederick John Tyrer died 27.2.1868 aged 1 year and 3 months.
109 A flat stone badly worn. Ann Wybourn died 2(?5) July 1748 aged 16 years. ... Thomas and (?mother of the) above who died ?3rd March 176(?0) aged 52 years. Nearby lies Thomas Wybourn, junior, who died ?1st February 1790. Also Letitia Wybourn died 28 February 1811 aged 63.
110. L.W. 1811, J.W. 1819.
111. T.W. 1790.
112. T.W. 1761.
113. A.W. 1766.
114. Philip Jeal an old and respected parishioner died 16.1.1887 aged 80. Sarah Elizabeth Jeal his wife died 28.11.1888 aged 77.
115. Elizabeth, sister of Richard Paterson of Leesons died 21.9.1880 aged 86.
116. Richard Paterson of Leesons died 8.3.1865 aged 73.
117. A monument. James Behrling, infant son of Archibald and Thérèse Ulrica Bulloch of Lancaster Gate, London, born 14.5 died 10.8.1872. The above Archibald Bulloch born 3.2.1827 died at Paris 26 January 1874 and is interred here.
118. A small cross. A baby's grave with no name - L.L.D.
119. Jonathan Young died 22.3.1874 aged ?68. Also Eliza Young his wife died ?November 25 1884 aged 72.
120. James Baker died 11.10.1868 aged ?40.
Name Index
Aillud, 27.
Archibald, 66.
Ashdown, 48.
Baker, 120.
Balls, 75.
Beard, 74.
Best, 46.
Bevington, 14.
Bone, 73.
Boorman, 39.
Booth, 51.
Boxall, 69.
Brett, 77.
Brice, 15.
Brooker, 91.
Brooks, 22.
Bulloch, 117.
Burnett, 60.
Busbey, 6-9, 24.
Chambers, 10.
Chapman, 17-20, 29, 43, 58, 91-93.
Child, 33.
Chittock, 70, 71.Clark, 4-6.
Clemmison, 26.
Cockett, 50.
Cripps, 46, 47.
Davies, 68, 106.
Day, 98, 99.
Devitre, 53.
Dobinson, 99, 100.
Dunmall, 90.
Elliott, 67.
Epsom, 89.
Evans, 25.
Everest, 1, 33-38.
Gilbert, 67.
Gratwick, 94.
Greenwood, 29.
Hardstone, 21.
T.H., F.H., S.H., 105.
Hearn, 61-64.
Heath, 65.
Heatley, 18.
Hedges, 11.
Higgott, 88.
Hodgson, 67.
Hollis, 52.Hook, 41.
Jackson, 49.
Jeal, 114.
Joyner, 44.
Langdon, 57, 67, 78, 82-84.
Light, 31.
Madgwick, 94.
Manclark, 52.
Marchant, 9.
Maw, 18.
May, 2.
R.M., 105.
Nash, 23, 59.
Packman, 3.
Paterson, 115, 116.
Pearson, 55.
Peaton, 43.
Peirson, 12.
Perkins, 67.
Pickersgill, 100, 101.
Pink, 42.
Prescott, 89.
Reeks, 79.
Robert, 17.
Roberts, 67.Rodwell, 95.
Scott, 104.
Simons, 54, 55.
Slow, 66.
Small, 103.
Sparks, 16.
Stebbing, 71.
Stone, 32.
Talbot, 27.
Turner, 85, 86.
Tweeble, 56.
Tyrer, 108.
Tyrrell, 40.
Veysey, 80.
Viner, 97.
Wales, 72.
Waring, 87.
Watts, 30.
Wells, 102.
White, 45.
Whitehead, 13, 96.
Wiles, 28.
Williamson, 76.
Wormell, 89.
Wybourn, 109-113.
Young, 119.
Place Index
Almer, Dorset, 66.
Blackheath, 34.
Bodmin, 67.
Brighton, 57.
Burleston, Dorset, 57.
Camden Town, Middx., 54.
Chastleton, Bickley, 104.
Chelsfield, 91.
Chesham, Bucks, 55.Common, 88.
Cumberland, West Knoll, 53.
Dartford, 33.
Dawlish, 67.
East India Co., 55, 60.
Eastbourne Cemetery, 41.
Elm Bank, 106.
Elmstead Grange, Chislehurst, 104.
Eton, Berks., 55.Exeter, 60.
Footscray, 100.
Garboldisham, Norfolk, 71.
Gray's Inn, 71.
Greenwich, 50.
Hayes, Middx., 11.
Hillingdon, Middx., 29.
Lancaster Gate, London, 117.
Leesons, 115, 116.
Malta, 17.Marlings, St Paul's Cray Painswick, 74.
Rosminocul, 17.
St Mary Cray, 4, 5, 6, 40,
52, 106.
St Paul's Cray Hill, 17, 18,
19, 29, 34, 42, 43.
Woolwich Dockyard, 60.
Wrotham, 9
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Dover, St Martins Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Dover, St Martins Church, noted by Bax & Rice 31st May 1892. Pages 87 to 88 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield.
ST. MARTIN’S CEMETERY, DOVER
1a. 31 May 1892 Mr. Petchley sexton of St. Mary’s Church kept the keys. No B
1b. High tomb (on top) In memory of Anne wife of John ARBUTHNOT Esq. who died at Calais November the 15th 1782 in the 44th year of her age.
2. HS (against the wall) Sacred to the memory of Joseph TYSON who died the 27th of February 1797 aged 5/32 years.
3. HS Sacred to the memory of Ann wife of Joseph TYSON who died the 15th of December 1797 aged 52 years. Left issue 4 sons viz. Joseph Taylor, Thomas, John and Matthew MacCormack.
4. HS near the middle of the ground 1764 Here lie the remains of the celebrated C. CHURCHILL. Life to the last enjoy’d here Churchill lies …………… candidate.
5. HS (all R. caps) Sacred to the memory of Mary Charlotte youngest daughter of William SANKEY, of this town, surgeon, and Elizabeth, his wife who died 20th May 1838 aged 11 years. Also of Arthur Henry their youngest son who died 8th January 1854 aged 21 years and 9 months. "Thy Kingdom come, they will be done". And of Elizabeth, Mary and Lucy who died in their infancy.
6. (Drawing D O T 1699) (all the following in Roman capitals) Copy of the inscription on the gravestone of Captain Samuel TAVENOR who was formerly Governor of Deal Castle and elder of ye Congregation of baptized believers at Dover 14 years and 9 months. He departed this life ye 4th August 1696 aged 75 years and 7 months. He had issue by Anna his first wife 13 children of which lyeth here interred his eldest son Samuel Tavenor, Chy………. who departed this life ye 10th of January 1682 aged 30 years and 8 months. Here also lyeth interred the body of Mrs. Susanna Tavenor wife of Captain Samuel Tavenor who departed this life May 25th 1701 aged 84 years.
7. Under the tomb near this wall lieth the bodies of Captain Samuel Tavenor | his wife Susanna and his son Samuel and in a vault on ye North side of | said tomb lieth the bodies of Mr. James Redding and his wife Priscilla who was one of the daughters of the above mentioned Captain Samuel Tavenor | Also the bodies of Mr. Sampson Peirce and his wife Susanna who was | one of the daughters of the said Mr. James Redding with several of their respective sons and daughters who at several periods departed this life | from this year 1683 and 1786. Also Mr. James Peirce, Gent. died the 11th of April 1791 aged 77 years.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ARBUTHNOT 1b
CHURCHILL 4
MacCormack 3
Peirce 7
Petchley 1a
Redding 7
SANKEY 5
TAVENOR 6, 7
TYSON 2, 3
Places IndexDeal 6
General
Captain 6, 7
Governor of Deal Castle 6
sexton 1a
surgeon 5
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Chartham Church
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Chartham Church, noted by Rev Bryan Faussett 1757. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.
In The Chancell.
1. On an Ancient Mural Monument, neatly carvd and gilded, On the East Wall, on ye south Side of the Altar Peice, is ye following Inscription. Memoriae Sacrum. Vita Milii Christus, et Mors Lucrum. Here lieth ye Body of Mr John BUNGEY Clerk, One of ye Prebendaries of Christ’s Churche in Cant. and Parson of this Parish. Born in Norwich July ye 7th 1536. Who married Margaret PARKER, born in ye same City, ye 14th Day of December Anno 1547. Who lived together 35 Years; and had Issue 8 Sonns, and 4 Daughters. Which John builded *Mystole, and there died in ye 57th Year of his Age, ye 20th of November 1596. On ye upper Part of the Mont. 3 Scrolls not legible. …..is Milii si Pietate Secundus. ……. Christus Via. Quae ……… At ye Top, A Dove holding an Olive Branch; and, at the bottom the following Coat. [Az. a lion passt. or betwn. 3 bezants imp. Gu a chevron arg. charged with a cresct. sa. for diffce. betwn. 3 keys, wards uppermost, arg. (PARKER). Motto: BONI BEATI].
*This Seat (Mystole) was in the Possession of WALLER in the Year 1597, being the Year after Mr BUNGEY’s Death. This Waller was a Descendant from Richard Waller of Groombridge in Kent, who, at the Battel of Agincourt, took Prisoner John, DUKE OF ORLEANS, and brought him to Groombridge, where he remain’d a Prisoner Four and Twenty Years. See GUILLIM’s Heraldry, P.116.
2. The Following Coats of this Family are still to be seen painted on the Chimney Peice in the Hall at Mystole, wch. is now in the Possession of Sr. William FAGG, Bart.[(2 large shields over 2 small).
I. (large). Quarterly of 8.
1&6). Sa. on a bend arg. voided sa. 3 walnut leaves or (WALLER).
2&5). Az. a chev. checky or & gu. betw. 3 +s or (LANSDALL).
3&8). Lozengy az. and gu. 8 martlets or, 3, 2, 3 (HENDLEY).
4&7). Arg. a saltire engr. ermines betw. 4 torteaux, on a chief az. a hind coucht. or].
1. Waller – see GUILLIM. F.116.
2. Lansdall – see Pedigrees Fol.159.
3. Hendley – see Pedigrees Fol. 106. 159. (G.note: Hendley see Pedigrees).
4. (blank).
5. Lansdall.
6. Waller.
7. As 4.
8. Hendley.
II. (large) ¼ly:
1). Waller.
2). Lansdall.
3. Hendley.
4. As No.4 of sh. No.I.
[The last (¼ly) impales ¼ly of 11. (G. note, written after the II ¼ly impt. This is surely SONDES as in GRIFFINS Vn. 1594.1). Arg. 3 pelicans’ heads betw. 2 chevns. sa. . T.Godfrey FAUSSETT’s notes: 1). Sondes.2). Arg. a fesse dancety gu. a border sa. (nil).3). Or, a lion rampt. sa. a border gu. (See Pedigrees P.104).4). Sa. a spreadeagle and a border arg. (See Pedigrees P.104).5). Or, a chevn. ermines (Wrongly blazd. for At Towne.6). Sa. 6 lions rampt. 3, 2, 1, arg. (Detling).7). Az. a chevn. betw. 3 birds arg. (nil).8). Arg. a fesse dancety gu (DENE). (no border).9). Checky arg. & purp. (GATTON). (seems brown).10). Sa. 3 pears & a chief arg. (PORTER, See Ped. P.104). (3 pears on the chief are scratched out).11). Erm. a fesse az. (nil).(The chevn. of No.5 is hatched without colour, ditto Nos. 3, 7, 8).
III. (small). [dated over the shield: 1597].¼ly as dexter side of No.II.1. WALLER.
2. LANSDALL.
3. HENDLEY.
4. -.
3. On ye North Wall is a neat Monument with this Epitaph. (Now moved to S. end of E. Wall of N.Tr. by pulpit). Hic Situs est Johannes Maximilianus DE L’ANGLE, Ecclesiae Metropoliticae Cantuariensis Canonicus, Et Hujus Ecclesiae Parochialis Rector. Ortû, quidem, Gallus; Sed, et Effectû, et Disciplinâ, Noster. Cujus Pater, Ecclesiae Reformatae Rothomagi Minister, Anglicanam quàm magni fecerit Ecclesiam, Testimonijs satis apertè indicavit. Cùm alias, Tum maximè, quod Hunc suum Filium Ejusdem Ecclesiae Ordinibus insigniri voluit. Alterum vero Samuelem ità instituit Ut Carentonij celeberrimam Protestantium Ecclesiam, Pastor Acciperet; Eiq Multâ cum Laude praeesset; Donec An. Ch. 1682, flagrante Persecutionis Furore, Religionis Reformatae Cultoribus Nihil restaret, praeter Carceres et Exilia; Tum demèm, caeteris Rebus relictis, Cum Uxore et Liberis in Angliam Migravit, Ubi, pro Meritis suis, beringuè acceptus est, Et Prebendâ Ecc. Westmonasteriensis honestatus. Ita, apud Nos Uterq Frater, Ut Riveti, Molinaei, et Bocharti Cognatos decuit, Et Dignitatem, et Emolumenta satis ampla consecuti Ingentem, quam Exteri saepe conflant, Indiviam Norum Facilitate, Animi Candore, Largitone in Pauperes, Et caeteris, quae Christianum ornant, Dotibus, Faelicitèr extimgerunt. Obijt Johannes Nov. 14 1724, Aet. 83. Juxta Dormit Uxor ejus Genevova, Quae, Senio confecta, obijt Oct. 30 1729. Aet 99. Utrisq Monumentum hoc ponendum curavit Nepos, omnibus Modis devinctus, Theophilis DE L’ANGLE.(This is written at rt. angles to usual way, in sinr. margin). On ye Ground is a flat Stone with ye same Coat of Arms – Under wch. they are buried. [Az. a fesse betw. 3 acorns or imp. Arg. 3 boars’ heads couped az.].
Before ye Communion Rails are The Ten Following Flat Stones with Inscriptions.
4. On the First. [¼ly erm. & az. on a + or 5 rings sa. imp. Sa. on a + engrailed or a cresct. for diffce. sa.]. (No bars written: these represent end of lines as set out in orignl.). Here lieth interrd ye Body of Margaret, Daughter of Sr. Samuel PEYTON of Knowlton, Knt. & Bart. Wife of Thomas OSBERN Esq. She died Decemb. 14 1655.
5. On ye Second. [Gu. 2 bends erm. wt. the same coat in pretence]. Here lieth the Body of Zachariah KINGSFORD Esq. He died June ye 1st 1752 in ye 49th Year of his Age.
6. On The Third. [A shh. in corners: 1&4). Sa. 3 bars humet arg. 2&3). A fesse betw. 3 leaves slipt]. A Brass Figure of a Man standing, wth. a Priests Habit, with this Inscription. Hic Jacet Dns. Robertus ARTHUR, quondam Rectoris istius Ecclesiae; qui obijt XXVIII Die Martij An. Dni 1454. Cujus Animae propitietur Deus. Amen.
7. On the Fourth. A Figure in Brass standing – as above. Hic requiescit Magr. Robertus SHEFFELDE Quondam Rectoris hujus Ecclesiae, Artium Magister, et in Sacris Literis expertissimus*; (*error for eruditissimus). qui obijt VIII Die Martij A.D. 1608 (error for 1508-9), Sec du Computation, Ecclesiae Anglicanae, Cujus Animae propitietur Altissimum. Amen. [Az. a garb or].
8. On ye Fifth, is a Brazen Figure of a Knight Templer – The Arms are lost from ye Stone; but on his Buckler is the following Coat [Az. 3 winnowing-fans or]. (Written on each side of shield). *Az: 3 Threshers Fans, or. as I find it again on an ancient Tablet at Beakesbourne, & in the West Window at Mersham etc. and in Ash Church. *I find, by a Portraiture of a Person bearing this Coat, as represented in a Window in St. Johns Hospital, in Canterbury, that it was born by the Name of SEPTVANS, or SEPTVAUS, ats Harfleet. This family had formerly large Possessions in this Parish; as also at Ash near Sandwich, etc.
9. On The Sixth. [OSBERNE, as in No.I]. Here lieth interrd ye Body of Thomas Osberne Esq. Eldest Son of John Osberne Gent of Chilham; who died 17 January 1657/8. Aged 59 Years.
10. On ye Seventh. [OSBERNE imp. blank]. Here lies interr’d The Body of Jane, Daughter of Arthur BARHAM Esq. Wife of Thomas Osberne Esq. Who died 26 Nov. 1654.
11. On the Eighth, is a Fig. in Brass, as before. Orate pro Animâ Dni. Robert LONDON quondam Rectoris Hujus Ecclesiae, Qui obijt Primo Die Octobris, Anno Domini 1416. Cujus Animae propitietur Deus. Amen!.
12. On ye Ninth. [Or, 3 escutcheons sa. each berg. a pheon or]. M.S. Samuelis PARKER Gen. Insignis Pietate Juvenis, Filij Gilberti Parker Gen. et Nepotis Reverendi admodum in Christo Patris Samuelis non ita pridem Oxon. Episcopi, et Rectoris hujus Ecclesiae. Fruitur Caelis Anima; quod Mortale fuit Terrâ Maternâ hìc miscetur. Obijt 5 Sept. 1726. Aet. 25.
13. On ye Tenth. [3 bars & a canton erm. imp. PARKER]. Hic jacet Gulielmus SPENCER, nuper Civitatis Cantuariensis Generosus, Richardi Spencer Generosi Filius, Natû Maximus. Nec non Margarita Uxor Ejus, Gilberti Parker Generosi Filia. Obierunt Hic 20 Die Maij Anno Dni. 1739. Aetatis Anno 68. Illa 23 Dec. An. Dni. 1737. Aet 40. Quorum in Memoriam, Georgius UPTON Praefati Gulielmi ex eâdem Matre Frater, Hauc Inscriptionem faciendam curavit.
In The Body.
14. [Gu. 2 bends vair imp. 6 pieces sa. & ermine, on the sa. a millrind or, on a chief or a cock (or squirrel?) betw. 2 roses gu.].
15. Here lieth ye Body of Charles FAGGE Esq. of Mystole in this Parish, who died 8 April 1739. Aged 42. He Married Elizabeth ye Youngest Daughter of William TURNER Esq. of The White Fryars near Canterbury; by whom he had Issue 3 Sons and 5 Daughters, of which 1 Son and 4 Daughters lie Buried near this Place. The other 3 survived their Father, viz: William, Sarah, and Thomas. Here also is interr’d the Body of Elis. Fagge, Wife of Charles Fagge Esq. who died 29 July 1747. Aged 47.
16. The Brass Figure of a Woman Standing. [Arg. a fesse betw. 3 f-de-l sa. imp. checky or & az. a fesse gu]. Of your Charitie pray for ye Soul of Jane EVANS, Daughter of Lewis CLEFFORLIT Esq. She died the 11th Day of January In the Year of Our Lord God 1530. On Whose Soul, God have Mercy!.
17. Another. Here lieth the Body of John MOATE, late of This Parish. Who departed this Life Oct. 11 1739. Aged 57.
18. Another. [Or, a saltire gu. wt. a molet arg. for diffce, at its dexter top, imp. Arg. a fesse gu. betw. 3 trefoils slipped sa. Crest: a demi-lion rampt. issuant arg.]. Here lieth Buried ye Body of Thomas GEORGE late of This Parish, Gentleman, Son of Nicholas George, late of This Parish, Gent, who married Mary ye Daughter of Nicholas MICHAEL, late of This Parish, Gent. By Whom He had issue 3 Sons and 3 Daughters, of which, Edward George his Son only survived him. He departed this Life Aug. 23 1734, in ye 60th Year of his Age.
19. Another. Here lies Buried ye Body of Peter ye Son of Peter ARCHER and Margaret his Wife of This Parish, Who died January ye 2d. 1736/7. Aged 20 Years. Here also lieth ye Body of the abovesaid Peter ARCHER; Who died Dec. 7 1737. Aged 52 Years and 6 Months.
In The South Isle. (S. Trans).
20. On a Flat Stone. [Or, 3 piles in fesse sa. on a chief or 3 rings sa. imp. Gu 2 bends vair (G. Note: FAGGE)]. Near This Place is deposited ye Body of Sarah YOUNG, ye Wife of William Young, Esq. Daughter of Charles Fagge Esq. by Elisabeth his Wife, late of Mystole in this Parish. She was married ye 18th Day of July 1745, And died, Alass! ye 13th of January Following (17545-6), only 18 Years of Age. Having afforded a Short but most illustrious Example, in ye Beauty of her Person, ye Virtuous Accomplishments of Her Sex, and ye Lovelyness of her Disposition. She was so truly excellent, that, here, perhaps could be no Room for Flattery, even tho ye Affection of a gratefull Husband should represent Her in ye most Romantic Terms. Reader – In her Life She was Boloved (sic); and, at her Death, universally lamented. Wouldst Thou resemble Her and be happy, blest be Thy Divine Pursuit; And, mayst Thou Live virtuously, and die well.
21. The Altar Peice here is remarkably neat. Some Remains of Painted Glass, are to be seen in most of ye Windows; and, in that over ye Altar, are 3 or 4 Coats of Arms, but so defaced as not to be made out; except One, which appears to be ye Old Coat of England. The Church, which is a very fair Building of Flint Stones, is in ye Form of a Cross. In ye Tower, wch. is a very handsome One at ye West End of ye Church, and built of ye same Materials, hang Six Tuneable Bells; The Five largest of wch. were made by Joseph HATCH, 1605. The First, or Smallest, by Samuel KNIGHT in 1728; and has ye Names of John MOAT, Thomas GEORGE, and Thomas PEARCE, upon it.
22. This Church was dedicated to St. Mary. It is a Rectory, and in ye Gift of ye Arch Bishop. The present Rector (1757) is …. TILSLEY. The Manor is in ye Dean of Canterbury.
23. On Chartham Downs, are to be seen a great Number of Tumuli, or Barrows, which are certainly Roman. They were, most of them, opend about ye Year 1730, by Charles FAGGE Esq. of Mystole; and, in them were found Roman Urns (sevl. words erased), a Fibula, Ear Rings (Helmets), Spear, and Arrow Heads, Buckles, and other ‘Things’ (o’line over kinds of Armour erased), but, No Coins. And are now in ye Possession of Sir William FAGGE of Mystole, Bart. carefully disposed in Drawers made for them. Among them He has Several Roman Medals, wch, as they came to him with ye Antiquities above Mentioned, he thinks were found with them; but I well remember that, at ye Time of ye Opening ye Tumuli, it was much regretted by ye Curious (especially by ye Late Dr. Cromwell MORTIMER, who attended, during the whole Time of Digging) that no Coins were found; by wch. they might with ye greater Probability ascertain ye Time when this Battle was fought. These Coins are from Nero, down to ye Very Dreggs of ye Bass Empire; and those of them which are at all legible, are very common. (See my Invent: Sepulchrale Vol.6 for a more full Account. Mr SOMNER (our Kentish Antiquarian) has given Us a very Ingenious Account of some Strange Bones digged up at Chartham in 1668 wch. he supposes to be those of the Hippopotamus. See BATTELY’s Edit: of SOMNER. P.186.
24. On The South Side of Shalmford Bridge, in This Parish, are The Following Names, all having the Date 1711 along with them.
William, John and Richard HAYWARD.
Zebulon NEWINGTON.
I. NICHOLLS.
T. CUMBERLAND.
John and Mary HOGMAN.
T. LACEY.
R. GODFOREY.
R. & E. TAPPENDEN.
E. WALLER.
Tho. Fox CONSTABLE.
25. In a Window in a Passage, up one Pair of Stairs, at The Deanery House at Chartham, are several little Golden Wells painted on the Panes, and, over each, these Letters T.P.G. being a Rebus on the Name of Thomas GOLDWELL, Dr. in Divinity, who was the last Prior of Canterbury. In The same Window are several Scrolls, transversely, from Corner to Corner, with these Sentences. Tibi Laus. Tibi Gloria. Tibi Gratiarum Actio, etc.
26. In Another Window is The Following Coat, wch. belong’d to Dr. John BOYS, 6th Deane of Canterbury, who died Anno. Dni 1625. See BATTELEYs List of Deanes.A [large]). [Az. on a _ arg. these letters sa. ix (Deanr’y of Canterbury imp. ¼ly of 6: 1&6). (BOYS, 1.11, Petham, with, in chief, a cresct. gu. for diffce).
2). Sa. a chevn. arg. betw. 3 buckles or. (G. note: PHALLOF).
3). Arg. a fesse engrailed sa. charged wt. 3 bezants, betw. 3 lions’ heads erd. gu. (G. note: RINGLEY).
4). Per pale & per fesse indented erm. & gu. [Perot]. LANGLEY.
5). Gu a chevn. sa. charged wt. 3 plates, betw. 3 trefoils slipped arg.]. SEARLES.[4 other shields, all "In the Hall" – 1 large, 3 small].
B [large]).
¼ly: 1&4). Arg. a bend cotised engrailed sa. [WHITFIELD, many Years Tenant of The Daenery].
2&3). Per pale az. & or, a griffin segrt. or (GILES) imp. ¼ly: 1&4). Arg. a chevn. betw. 3 cocks gu. (this is the Arms of CROWE. I find it elsewhere emblazond. (G.note: ?COBBS). – Gu. a Chevr. or between 3 cocks arg).
2). Gu. a hog passant arg. (CROWE of Brasted).
3). Per pale gu. & az. a lion rampt. arg.
C. [small]. Deanery of Canterbury imp. Arg. a lion rampt. betw. 3 +s paty gu. (DEAN TURNER).
D. [small]. Deanery of Cantrebury imp. Arg. 10 billets gu. 4, 3, 2, 1, on a chief az. a demi-lion rampt. issuant arg.
E. [small]. BOYS imp. Or, on a pale gu. a sword erect arg. hilted or, on a chief az. 3 bezants (BARGRAVE).
F. [small]. In ye Window of an House just by, I found this Coat of A.B. WARHAM. [Az. a pall arg. wt. 4 crosses fitchy sa. superimposed on an archiepiscopal + arg. (sic for or) imp. Gu a fesse or betw. a goat’s head erased arg. in chief & 3 escallops arg. in base]. (G. note: WARHAM).
27. In the Yard of the Deanery I saw an Ancient Capital of a Pillar in an Order not much unlike the Corinthian. It is now used for an Horse Block.
28. See Acct. of Another, with its Base at Kenville in Petham, P.16 (Vol.1).
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ARCHER 19
ARTHUR 6
BARGRAVE 26
BARHAM 10
BOYS 26
BUNGEY 1
CLEFFORLIT 16
CONSTABLE 24
CROWE 26
CUMBERLAND 24
DE L’ANGLE 3
DENE 2
EVANS 16
FAGG 2
FAGGE 15, 20, 23
GATTON 2
GEORGE 18, 21
GODFOREY 24
GOLDWELL 25GRIFFINS 2
HATCH 21
HAYWARD 24
HENDLEY 2
HOGMAN 24
KINGSFORD 5
KNIGHT 21
LACEY 24
LANGLEY 26
LANSDALL 2
LONDON 11
MICHAEL 18
MOAT 21
MOATE 17
MORTIMER 23
NEWINGTON 24
NICHOLLS 24
OSBERN 4
OSBERNE 9, 10
PARKER 1, 12, 13PEARCE 21
PEYTON 4
PORTER 2
RINGLEY 26
SEARLES 26
SEPTVANS 8
SEPTVAUS 8
SHEFFELDE 7
SOMNER 23
SONDES 2
SPENCER 13
TAPPENDEN 24
TILSLEY 22
TURNER 15, 26
UPTON 13
WALLER 1, 2
WALLER 24
WARHAM 26
WHITFIELD 26
YOUNG 20Places
Ash next Sandwich 8
Beakesbourne 8
Brasted 26
Canterbury
St. Johns Hospital, 8
White Fryars 15
Chartham
Mystole 1, 15, 20
Shalmford Bridge 24
Chilham 9
Groombridge 1
Harfleet 8
Knowlton 4
Mersham 8
Norwich 1
Petham
Kenville 26
Monumental inscriptions of Charing Church
A complete transcription of pages 93 to 116 of Leland L. Duncan's manuscript notes dated 1920 contained in Volume Fifteen of his note book lodged in the Library of the Kent Archaeological Society. Typed up by Christine Pantrey.
Section 1
The Parish Church of Charing "was burnt upon Tuesday the 4th August 1590 and the bells in the Steeple melted with the extremity of the fire Nothing of the church was left but the bare walls except the floor over the porch and the floor over the turret where the weathercock doth stand. The fire chanced by means of a birding piece discharged be one Mr Dios which fired in the shingels the day being extreem hot and the shingels very dry". Thus is the calamity recorded by Stahlschmidt in his Church Bells of Kent. Weever states the birding piece was discharged at a pigeon then upon the church. This accounts for the absence of any Memorials in the church of Mediaeval date and the fire also destroyed the glass windows which contained records of the Brent family in the Lady Chapel. The fire appears further to have burnt the Registers and other records as the existing books start from 14th August 1590.
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Section 2
The Existing Parish Registers are:
1. Baptisms 1590-1685 [1683 wanting]
Marriages 1590-1685
Burials 1590-1686.
There is a break from 1685 to 1698.
II. Burials 1698-1746 }
Baptisms 1698-1746 } In part a duplicate of III
Marriages 1698-1745 }
III Memoranda: Inductions re. chronicle of the weather 1767.
Burials 1698-1812
Baptisms 1698-1812
Marriages 1698-1754.
Dissenters’ Children 1698-1705.
IV Burials 1813-1853.
V Baptisms 1813-1834.
VI Baptisms 1834-1882
VII Banns and Marriages 1754-1812.
VIII Marriages 1813-1837.
IX Marriages 1837-1916.
X Baptisms 1833 to date.
XI Burials 1853 to date.
XII Marriages 1917 to date.
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Section 3
After the fire the Churchwardens purchased a large quarto volume, paper, bound in limp dark brown leather, tooled. "The Book of Regester for the Parish of Charinge for the year of our Lord 1590, 14th August". Headings were opened at various places for Christenings, Marriages and Burials and for the parish accounts. The first three were discontinued from 1598 when they were copied into a new parchment Register [ Register I] and the book was then used solely for accounts which run from 1590 to 1672.
Volume II contains Burials in Woollen 1698-1801.
Volume III Accounts 1698-1740.
Volume IV Book of Briefs 1707-1740.
Volume V Assessments and Accounts 1672-1724.
Volume VI Overseers Accounts 1750-1772.
The series then goes down to recent date.
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Section 4
The accounts in the Volume described above are full of interest and deserve to be printed more or less in full. The following extracts relating more particularly to the church will serve to show the general character.
Richard Young Churchwarden.
Recived of Thomas Cason for the oulde tymber of the church iii s iiii d.
Recived of Lymond Gooden of Maydstone for the lead vi li vii s.
Item for making of the chaine of the Greate bell xvi d.
Payd to John Burgaland for cleanyng of the chunsell the I of November iiii d.
Payd to Nicholas Baldock for ii hundred of borde the vi of February Xs.
To James Batcheler for making of the bellfrey dore and for ii peces of tymber and on borde the 3 of Aprell- xii d.
Payd to Goodman Deane for hangyng up of the lytell bell 14 of June iiii d.
For bread and wyne 14 Marche IX d.
Layd out for bread and wyne 28 Marche xvii d.
Layd out for bread and wyne 2 Aprill xviii d.
Layd out for bread and wyne 4 " ii s. x d.
Layd out for bread and wyne 12 " viii d.
Item payde to Nicholas Mason for wood to trye? Out the lead and for meat and drinke 17 Aprel ii s. v d.
Layd out for bread and wyne the XIX Aprill XIX d.
Layd out for bread and wyne 8 of Maye IX d.
Item payd to Goodman Wood for watchynge about the church on night iiii d.
Layd out for putynge in our byll of recusants the 25 June VIII d.
Some layd oute iii li. xvi s. vii d.
Maineth iii li. vi s. viii d. which was leaft in the hands of Hughe Downe this XI of Julie 1591.
The other churchwarden for this yeare, Robard Pooke.
There is a gap of six years and the next account is dated 30th May 1596.
The account of John Amis churchwarden of the p’ish of Charinge in ye presence of Mr Anthony Deering, Mr Finche Deering, Hugh Hutchin, Nicholas Baldock, George Payne, Fraunces Lockyer, Richard Young, Hugh Downe, Raphe Duble, Anthony Taylour, Robert Ely [ Vicar], Robert Peck, Richard Baker, Robert Barnes, John Downe, John Knowlden, Raphe Bartlet, Robert Reynard.
In Expensis
Imprimis layde out at Cauturbury October 1, 1594 for takinge a newe day for repayringe the church viii d.
Item for breade and wyne Aprill 13th xix o.; aprill 14th , ii d. ob;
Aprill 19th iii s. ob; Aprill 20th iii s. id; Aprill 27th iii s. ii d.;
May 4th xii d.; 30th May xiii d.
Item for nayles to Holt for ye standinge Deske and
mending ye Pewe 25th November. vii s. ii d.
To the joiner for the church chest vi s. viii d.
For fetching hom the chest viii d.
To Burgoland for mending ye church walls iiii s.
To John Brook for tyling of ye church xii d.
To Edward Rolfe for 100 of tyles x o.
To Bing for carrying planks into ye church vi d.
To Cooper for paynting the weathercock x s. ii d.
To Edward Vaunt for boording the church iii s. x d.
To Richard Young for nayles iiii d.
To Kynde for making ye pulpitt xxxiiii s. iiii d.
Layde out about ye church steeple vi li. iiii s. viii d.
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Section 5
1599/ 1600 Nicholas Baldock Churchwarden.
To Burgoland for mending ye church apayuet ye pulpitt iii d.
mending the glass wyndow the 30 January vi d.
Item for making ye font 17 days wages at ii s. ii d. a day Xlii s. vi d.
For tymber and a planke for ye font ix s.
For nayles and hinges I s. viii d.
For wryting the Register Book ii s.
It for tyle for ye church ye 28th February viii s. Item then for tyling the church iv s.
Bread and wyne 8th October, 24th December, 25th December, 7th January, 4th Feburary, 20th March, 3rd Aprill, 5th Aprill, 8th Aprill, 19th September, 7th October, 25th December, 1st January, 16th March, 20th March, On Easter Day (iii s. ii d.) 30th March, 11th May. [ This gives some idea of the number of Celebrations customary at the time.]
Item for the cover of ye communion cupp xiii s .
Item for maymed soldiers the 2nd of August vi s. vi d.
George Payne Churchwarden.
To Kyne ye joyner for himselfe and his man for 5 dayes worke and a halfe at ii s. vi d.
ye day for making Estons seate xiii s. ix d.
Item for a payre of charnells and nayls for ye same xii d.
To Stephen Large for tymber for ye same seate iii s. iiii d.
To Angell Knowlden for pannell bored for ye same vii d.
John Downe Churchwarden.
It payd at ye courte for taking a day to p’uide a surplus ii s. v d.
For ix ells of Holland for a surplus ye 30th October xxxii s.
For making ye surplus viii s.
For washing ye surplus vi d.
It. for rent of ye church howse 1d.
It. payd at ye court when we were cyted for out bells iii s. iiii d.
It. two men wch came to repayre ye steeple 13th March xii d.
The account of John Knowlden ye 30th of March 1604.
For taking a newe day for p’uilding Bells xii d.
For two bookes of publyk prayer in ye sickness tyme xii d.
For taking a newe day for bells for my dinner and horsemeat ii s.
1605. Finch Deeringe and Thomas Fuller churchwardens.
Paid for the carpett for the communion table and a coshen cloth for the pulpitt xx s.
For v l and di of feathers to fill the coushen xxi d.
Mending the glass windows ii s. x d.
For 2 books for the parrish xviii d.
For washinge the communion cloth and surplesse xii d.
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The account of Richard Iden ye 12th Aprill 1607
Layd out to ye carpenter for making ye poor mans box ii s. ii d.
Layd out to Richard Young for 3 locks, 3 keyes and chernells iiii s. vi d.
Layd out to ye mason for setting up ye boxe iiii d.
Layd out to ye paynter for coloring it vi d.
Layd out for 100 tyles and 8 ridge tyles for carrying of them to ye church and for one bushell
of lyme and to Burgoland for tyling v s.
For Bread and wyne at Christmas vi s. ii d. and at Easter 1607 ix s. vd.
Account of Richard Richardson ye 28th March 1608.
For wyne on Palme Sunday iii s., on Good Fryday ii s. vi d.
on Easter Day v s. For bread those 3 communions vii d.
To Burgoland for himself and his boy 13 dayes and a halfe at 2 shillings a day 27s./-
Robert Batchelour 23rd Aprill 1609.
To William Bayly sawing of tymber for ye bell vii s. vi d.
[ The Old Bell was dated 1608 but there is no account of its purchase so perhaps it was a gift?].
Anthony Dominicke 15th Aprill 1610.
For glasing of ye church iii s. vi d.
For fagott to heate ye glasyers iron Id.
Daniel Alwater 24th March 1610
To Mr Christopher Deering for carrying tymber for ye steeple vi s.
For the glasier for ye church windows xiii s.
Thomas Page 16th Aprill 1613.
Layd out at Easter for 5 quarts and halfe a pint of wyne V s. iii d.
At Whitsontyd 5 pyntes of wyne ii s. vi d.
For wyne Palme Sunday, Good Fryday and Easter Day 2 gallons one quart and halfe a pint with bread
to it IX s. vi d. [This gives some idea of the large number of communicants at this period].
1616. Item for a pewter flaggon for the church viii s. iiii d.
For glassinge of the church xxxvii s. iiii d.
Richard Goddin Churchwarden XX April.
It for a booke of Comon prayer and for ii dishes to gather monye in the p’ish, Julye, viii s. vi d.
[The "decent basin" of the rubrick].
It. for a table of the degrees of marriage vi d.
For viii c. of tyles for the church viii s. vi d.
Layd out aboute the hanging of ye bell xviii d.
Rainborn Durham churchwarden.
Im primis layd owte for tymber borde and nayles for the dyall in the churchyard ix s. vi d.
To the carpenter and his man for worke x s. viii d.
It for payntinge of itt ii s.
Paid to Knok for weyting att church to keepe the Doge owte xii d. a quarter iiii s.
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Section 7
The accompt of John Deeringe churchwarden taken by the most part of the p’ish in the church
of Charinge the 3 of Aprill 1620.
Receved by one cease made the Xth of Feabruarye 1617 by the greater part of the p’ishe the sum of xxiiii li. viii s. I d. Receved by another cease made by the greater part of the p’ishe the 20 of October 1618 the sum of XIX li. X s. IX ob. Sum totall of the whole is xliiii li. iii s. x ob.
The partycular accompte of Henry Avery mason for his woorke done in and aboute the church of Charinge who began his woorke the 18 of August 1617.
Imp. For himselfe and his man and one boye at iiii s. the day 24 dayes iii li. xvi s.
It, to Thomas Godfrey mason for himselfe and his boy 22 dayes at ii s. iiii d. the day li s. iiii d.
To Henry Avery for ii busshells of tylepins at iii s. the busshel vi s.
26 March 1618 to a laborer for 11 dayes at xiiii d. the day ii s. iiii d. (similar payments in all xv li. xiiii s.
Other necessaries
It payed for carryinge of ii loads of scaffold poles iii loads of tyles and sand to Goodman Binchinge ix s. vi d.
For roaps to scaffold with all iii s.
To John Wood for 2000 of prigs iii s.
To Goodman Bartlett for xii busshells and a tovell of hayre iiii s. ii d.
For carrying away ii loads of scaffold poles ii s.
To Goodman Large for 500 foote of board for the church and carryage l s.
To Goodman Symons for iii loads of tyles and carrying them to the church at xvi s. vi d. the load lix s. vi d.
To him more for 1000 of brickes and carryage xxi s.
For 25 pavinge tyles at 1d of the tyles iii s.
To him for 14 redgtyles at ii d the tyle ii s. iiii d.
To him for 60 gutter tyles iiii s.
To him for 100 foote of boorde and carriage xi s.
It. To Knocke for keepinge out the dogs ii s.
To cleaninge the belfrey vi d.
1621 To Jeames Cooper for newe payntinge of ye Kings armes the ten commandments and for sisinge of ye church walles xxvi s.
1623. For mendinge the locke of the steple doore iii d. For fower staples for ye bell iiii d.
1624. It. Paid for a Comunion Table xii s.
For the carriage of itt vi d.
To Roger Pollard for new hanging the Bell v s.
1626. It payd the xii Julye for ii bookes appointed by authoritye concerninge prayer and Fastinge ii s.
1627. To William Hodges for lookinge to ye clocke for iii quarters of a yeare xv s.
Item paid for xxi pounds of soder for the church leads to the plumer of Ashford xvi s, i.d ob.
1629. Paid Christopher Clark for setting ye clock 3 quarters of a yeare xv s.
Item for two books sett forth in this dangerous tyme by ye Kinge ii s.
1630. For mending the frame of the bell xii d.
Paid John Coalle for the whoope and mending the Sun Diall viii d.
Paid Barret for duble pullyes to ye clock and for his diet and his man v s. vi d.
Paid Robert Willard for staples to fasson the newe watch xii d.
Paid George Cooper for cullering the hand of the watch xi d.
Paid Robert Willard for altering the pullyes of ye clock and ii staples xviii d.
Paid for exchang of the clock ropes and spare pullyes xviii d.
For a Servis Booke viii s.
Paid Mr Brent Deering for cariag of ye newe Diall from Ashford xii d.
Paid for mending the spring of ye clocke iii d.
Paid Amiss ye joyner for ii dayed worke for him and his man to remove the pullpit vi s. iii d.
Paid him for ii new peeces to it viii d.
Paid for speecks and nayles to fasson ye pullpit and make ye stayers xviii d.
Paid for a staple and small nailles to sett on ye vallence iii d.
Paid for xx foot of bord to make ye pulpit staiers xx d.
Paid for a seat in it iiii d.
Paid for varnishing ye pullpit iii s.
Paid for a rowle to ye clock and shooing it vi d.
Received of Mr Ely [ the vicar] for the ould stepes of the pullpit the som of vi d.
Paid for v quarts of museadin for Christmas vi s. v d.
Paid Edward Do for quarters and nayles for a boxe to receve the waights of the clock xvi d.
Paid him for xxvi foot of bord to it ii s. ii d.
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1632. [ This year the "Ceass is entered in full with the names and amounts – 100 persons]
For setting up of the stooles in the chancell and for nailes ii s. iii d.
1633. Paid for iiii yeard and a halfe of broad cloth to make the carpett for the Comunion Table and for the
cushion for the pulpett at xi d. the yearde is xxxviii s. vi d.
For frindge and buttone to garnish the pulpet cushion xii s.
Item for leather to the said cushion xxi d.
To Goodman Huttchin for feathers and workemanship to the same iii s.
Item paid unto the Free mason for the newe font iiii li.
Item paid for fettching it from ye Quarrye x s.
To Do the carpenter for stuffe and workemanship about ye font ii s. iiii d.
For beere to ye workmen vi o [ This is undoubtedly the existing font].
1635. Paid for a chiest with three lockes and keys to remaine to the church xx s.
For caryadge of the said chiest xviii d.
[ This may be the more ornate of the two existing chests although it looks later].
1637. For a carpett of green broad cloth for the Comunion Table xxvi s. vi d.
Paid to William Amesse ye joyner for the new Pulpett V li.
[This may be the existing pulpit although the work on it looks later].
Too mending ye winch to ye clok ii d.
1638. Paid for washing the surpless, Comunion table cloth napkin and scowring the cupp and flaggon twise iii s.
Item paid for a prayer for the Kings matie vi d.
1640. For ye dyeing of a cloth Blck to bee used att buryalls iiii s.
1641. For cutting ye weeds in ye churchyard i.s.
1643. For taking downe the Railes in ye chansell i. s.
For making up the holes in the chancell where the Railes stood and stuf to doo it i.s viii d.
[There is no account of the placing of the rails].
To April 18, 1644 for washing the Comunun Cloth cleaning the potts and cup i.s.
[There is no payment for washing the surplice after 1641].
For ii pint of wine and bread on Mandai
Thursday i.s. vi d. xi pint of wine and for bread on Easter Day vii s. xi d.
1645. Paid for a booke which came from ye Committees ii s. [ query the new Directory].
1649. Washing the table cloth and napkin i.s.
[Communion on Palme Sunday and at Easter].
The accounts 1659 to 1662 are thrown together into one account].
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Section 9
1663. For two bookes brought by the Somner to be read in the church, for the Kings letter ii s.
Item two letters to gett the living sequested and for Mr Ridgeway ii s. [ He was the new vicar].
For 14 foote of glasse at the vicarage vii s.
[ The churchwardens at this period seem to have carried out repairs at the vicarage].
Item paid for a letter about a schoolehouse vi d.
Paid Mr Burwash for tenne ells of Holland at iii s. xi d. the ell £ 1.17.6.
Paid for making the surplice 2s 2d.
To Goodman Amys for worke at the Vicarage 9s.
1664. For new binding the church Bible and for a new Comon prayer booke for the Clarke 19s.
To Thomas Rogers for drawing and painting the Kings Armes £5.5.
Expended on the workmen and company that assisted in setting up the Kings Armes 3s 4d.
To Goodman Amys for a frame for the Kings Armes £1.13.6. for foure iron Hookes for the same 2s.
1668. To John Wootten for a new bell wheele and for a piece of tymber to lay acrosse the Belfrey £1.6.0.
To John Rogers for mending the glasse £1.8.0.
more to him for mending the leaders and writeing the verses on the wall of the church £2.14.9.
To John Willard for taking the clocke downe and to Henry Wood for carryeing it to Ashford 1s 2d.
1669. To Mr Greenell [Greenhill] for mending the clocke £1.10.0.
To William Luckhurst for carrying and bring the Clocke fro Ashford 2s. 6d.
The next book of Accounts begins 1672.
1674. Disbursed when wee walked the bounds of the P’ish att the Swanne in two dayes tyme for Beere for the men and boyes who travelled with me and also for cakes Bread and Cheese for the said Boyes 11s. 4d.
Paid to two men Francis Barker and Thomas Swanne who gave direccous of the p’ish bounds 1s.
Expended att the Red Lyon [? Charing Heath] for Beere and bread and cheese upon the same accompt 6s.
1676. Communion at Whitsunday, Christmas and Easter Eleven bottles of wine
and 12 breads for the same £1.8.6.
1677. For 2 yards and a quarter of cloth £1.2.6.
Foure tassells 8s. 6d.
7 oz of fringe att 18 per oz. 10s. 6d.
for silke and making the cloth 2s. 6d.
for 2 damask napkins 5s.
for 2 plates 3s.4d.
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Section 10
1683. To Mr John Greenhill [ apparently clockmaker at Ashford] for making the church clocke
into a pendulum and other worke £5.0.0.
1685. Paid Robert Elvy for Turneing of 15 Ballesters 10s.
To William Toplis the painter for Beautifieing the church £2.19.0.
1699. Expended at the Visitation and at ye Swan at Charing £2.9.6.
1707. For 30 foot of Timber for jists for the seats in the church 5s.
For 60 foot of Oak board 10s.
For putting up pins to hang hats on 4s. 6d.
1717. To William Rawlings the painter for Beautifying the church £4.12.6.
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Section 11
The following is a copy of the "Ceass" made 27th October 1631 "for bread and wine, gaole monye and other necessarye expenses". It is the first to give the names.
Syr Nicholas Gilborn, knight. 30s. [he lived at the palace]
Syr Robert Honewood, knight. 30s. [ of Pett].
Mrs Dering, widdowe 2s. [ probably of Wickins].
Nicholas Dering, gent, 2s.6d. – son?-
Brent Dering 1s. 6d.
Mr [ Daniel] Shetterden 5s.
Thomas Hutchin 7s.
George Wightwicke 4s.
Edward Craster 3s.
Richard Goddin 1s.6d.
Thomas Knolden 3s.6d.
Richard Henace 3s.0.
George Cuckowe 2s.0.
Stephen Rainer 18d.
James Clementt 3s.o.
John Wood 3s.0.
Widdowe Andrews 2s.0.
Richard Baldocke 3s.0.
- ris Yonge, widdowe 2s.0.
Widdowe Howlin 1s.6d.
Thomas Symonds 1s.6d.
Henry Spillett 6d.
John Payne 1s.6d.
Richard Yonge 1s.6d.
John Weekes 2s.0.
Symon Hodges 4d
Widdowe Wood 12d.
Robert Rainer 6d.
Widdowe Tailor 8d.
Thomas Willes 2s.6d.
Thomas Page 6d.
Symon Beechyng 2s.0.
George Kingsnoth 18d.
Edward Spillett 8d.
Samuell Reading 6d.
Thomas Thunder 4d.
John Bartlett 12d.
Henrey Wattes 6d.
William Renolds 18d.
William Barrett 9d.
Henery Tailor 3s.0.
Thomas Michell 2s. 6d
John Hart 2s.0.
Thomas Chambers 12d.
Edward Talor 2s. 6d.
Robert Willard 18d.
John Rainer 6d.
Thomas Milles 2s.6d.
Thomas Hickes 2s.o.
William Killham 9d.William Farley 8d.
Thomas Johnson 8d.
William Carters widdowe 2d.
Markes Carter 2d.
Richard Ellsse 4d.
Widdowe Prosser 2d.
Zacherye Huttchin 6d.
Nicholas Baldocke –
Henery Thunder 4d.
Robert Elluye 4d.
John Willson 6d.
Widdowe Hodges 4d.
Richard Care 2d.
John Coale 4d.
Thomas Hilles 4d.
Edward Milborne 6d.
Thomas Cooke 6d.
Joseph Hart 12d.
Abraham Hart 6d.
Isake Loryman 4d.
Steephen Scott 2d.
David Hunt 4d.
Robert Ferris 2d.
Steephen Hooker 2d.
Greegory Scott 6d.
John Baylie 4d.
Joseph Davies 4d.
Thomas Greene 2d.
John Essex 2d.
William Amisse 6d.
Richard George 4d.
Steephen Chapman 4d.
John Whithed 2d.
Thomas Symonds ye younger 6d.
John Brisley 6d.
Elias Tonge 4d.
Thomas Sturges 2d.
Godfrey Helde 6d.
Thomas Spillett 2d.
Robert Elvye – (gone away)
Edward Doe 2d.
Phillemon Sanders 2d.
Sammeal (?) Crafter 6d.
John Abdye 6d.
Isake Phillpott 4d.
John Farelye 4d.
Anthony Snoath 12d.
Steephen Bennett 4d.
Richard Wood 4d.
Buttler 2d.
Som Totallis £8. 8. 6.
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Section 12
Cutting from ‘The Kentish Express’ 18th September 1920.
Results of sales.
Mr. ALFRED J, BURROWS,
Amalgamated with
Messrs. KNIGHT, FRANK & RUTLEY.
BEGS TO NOTIFY THE SALE OF THE FOLLOWING
LOCAL PROPERTIES BY PRIVATE TREATY:-
CHARING
ACRES.
BURNT HOUSE FARM …………………………….. 30 ½
PUNCHEONS WOOD ……………………………… 2
STOCKERS HEAD FARM…………………………. 22
PART OF PETT FARM……………………………... 72 ½
- DITTO …………………………….. 16
HONEYWOOD ROUGH AND ADJOINING WOOD 24
HARRISON’S FARM ……………………………… 42
YEW TREE FARM ………………………………… 106
PASTURE LAND, BROADWAY …………………. 11
LEACON FARM AND TWO COTTAGES ……….. 52
TRAMPLANDS ……………………………………. 16
PUMP MEADOW ………………………………….. 10 ½
LONEBARN FARM ……………………………….. 94
PASTURE COPPIN’S CORNER ………………….. 2
LAND. CHARING HEATH……………………….. 1 ½
WHEELWRIGHT’S PREMISES
FORGE AND HOUSE
WAKELEY HOUSE
PIERCE HOUSE
SHOP AND HOUSE
BAKER’S SHOP AND HOUSE
SWAN HOTEL AND PICQUETS MEADOW……….. 6.
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LENHAM HEATH.
HUBBARDS FARM …………………………………… 107 ½
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SMARDEN.
ASH FARM …………………………………………….. 90
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ROMNEY MARSH.
GAMMONS FARM, NEWCHURCH…………………. 250 ½
BOOKLANDS, NEWCHURCH ……………………… 160 ½
MARSH PASTURE, NEWCHURCH ………………… 9
LODGE LANDS, NEWCHURCH ……………………. 173 ½
MARSH PASTURE, NEWCHURCH…………………. 45
DITTO ……………………………………... 8 ½
HOME FARM, IVYCHURCH ……………………….. 24
MARSH ARABLE, IVYCHURCH…………………… 5 ½
MARSH PASTURE, IVYCHURCH………………….. 11
MARSH PASTURE, NEW ROMNEY ………………. 15
MARSH ARABLE, HOPE-ALL-SAINTS…………… 13
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STANFORD
BROOK FARM …………………………………….. 157
SELLINGE
BARROW HILL FARM ……………………………. 163 ½
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WILLESBOROUGH
WILLESBOROUGH HOUSE – Private Residence
Nos 17 & 19 BATH ROAD – Freehold Dwelling houses.
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STELLING MINNIS
SPLIT LANE FARM ………………………………… 17
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ASHFORD
NOS. 24 & 26 BEAVER ROAD- Freehold Dwelling Houses.
No. 4. SUSSEX AVENUE – Freehold Dwelling House.
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DYMCHURCH
GROVE COTTAGE- Private Residence and Building Plots.
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HARRIETSHAM
KINGSBORO – Small Poultry Farm………………………….. 9 ¾
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WALTHAM.
PART MARLEY WOOD …………………………………… 1 ¾
SOLD SINCE AUCTION
BONNINGTON
UPLAND FARM …………………………………………… 49.
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Section 13
Cutting from ‘The Kentish Express’, 9th October 1920.
MANOR OF CHARING.
THE COURT BARON OF GRANVILLE CHARLES HASTINGS WHELER, ESQUIRE, M.P., Lord of the said Manor.
Will be held at the KING’S HEAD HOTEL, CHARING on THURSDAY the 14th day of OCTOBER, 1920. At 11 o’clock in the Forenoon, when all persons holding Lands or tenements of the said Manor are to pay their Quit Rents, and all persons who have not entered their Lands or Tenements holden of the said Manor are to pay their Reliefs and make their entries according to the custom of the said Manor and as the Law directs, otherwise proceedings will be instituted against them for their default.
TASSELL & SON,
Stewards
Faversham,
1st October, 1920.
Index of names and places etc
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Name Index
Abdye 11
Alwater 6
Amesse 8
Amis 4
Amiss 7
Amisse 11
Amys 9
Andrews 11
Avery 7
Baker 4
Baldock 4, 5
Baldocke 11
Barker 9
Barnes 4
Barret 7
Barrett 11
Bartlet 4, 7, 11
Batcheler 4
Batchelour 6
Baylie 11
Bayly 6
Beechyng 11
Bennett 11
Binchinge 7
Bing 4
Brent 1
Brisley 11
Brook 4
Burgaland 4, 5, 6
Burwash 9
Buttler 11
Care 11
Carter 11
Carters 11
Cason 4
Chambers 11
Chapman 11
Clark 7
Clementt 11
Coale 11
Coalle 7
Cooke 11
Cooper 4, 7
Crafter 11
Craster 11
Cuckowe 11
Davies 11
Deane 4
Deering 4, 6, 7
Deeringe 5, 7
Dering 11
Deske 4
Dios 1
Do 7, 8
Doe 11
Dominicke 6
Downe 4, 5
Duble 4
Durham 6
ells of Holland 5
Ellsse 11
Elluye 11
Elvy 10
Elvye 11
Ely 4, 7
Essex 11
Farelye 11
Farley 11
Ferris 11
Fuller 5
George 11
Goddin 6, 11
Godfrey 7
Gooden 4
Greene 11
Greenell [Greenhill] 9
Greenhill 10Hart 11
Helde 11
Henace 11
Hickes 11
Hilles 11
Hodges 7, 11
Holt 4
Honewood, knight. 11
Hooker 11
Howlin 11
Hunt 11
Hutchin 4, 11
Huttchin 8, 11
Iden 6
Johnson 11
Killham 11
Kingsnoth 11
Knocke 7
Knok 6
Knolden 11
Knowlden 4, 5
Kynde 4
Kyne 5
Large 5, 7
Lockyer 4
Loryman 11
Luckhurst 9
Mason 4
Michell 11
Milborne11
Milles 11
Page 6, 11
Payne 4, 5, 11
Peck 4
Phillpott 11
Pollard 7
Pooke 4
Prosser 11
Rainer 11
Rawlings 10
Reading 11
Renolds 11
Reynard 4
Richardson 6
Ridgeway 9
Rogers 9
Rolfe 4
Sanders 11
Scott 11
Shetterden 11
Snoath 11
Spillett 11
Stahlschmidt 1
Sturges 11
Swanne 9
Symonds 11
Symons 7
Tailor 11
Talor 11
Taylour 4
Thunder 11
Tonge 11
Toplis 10
Vaunt 4
Wattes 11
Weekes 11
Weever 1
Wheler Esq 12
Whithed 11
Wightwicke 11
Willard 7, 9, 11
Willes 11
Willson 11
Wood 4, 7, 9, 11
Wootten 9
Yonge 11
Young 4, 6
Place Index
Ashford 7
Cauturbury 4
Kings Head Hotel, Charing 12
Faversham
Maydstone 4
Pett 11
Red Lyon [? Charing Heath] 9
Swan at Charing 10
Wickins 11
Sales of Property
CHARING 12
BAKER’S SHOP AND HOUSE 12
BROADWAY 12
BURNT HOUSE FARM 12
CHARING HEATH 12
COPPIN’S CORNER 12
FORGE AND HOUSE 12
HARRISON’S FARM 12
HONEYWOOD ROUGH 12
LEACON FARM 12
LONEBARN FARM 12
PETT FARM 12
PIERCE HOUSE 12
PICQUETS MEADOW 12
PUMP MEADOW 12
PUNCHEONS WOOD 12
STOCKERS HEAD FARM 12
SWAN HOTEL 12
TRAMPLANDS 12
WAKELEY HOUSE 12
WHEELWRIGHT’S 12
YEW TREE FARM 12
ASHFORD
24 & 26 BEAVER ROAD 12
4. SUSSEX AVENUE 12
DYMCHURCH
GROVE COTTAGE 12
HARRIETSHAM
KINGSBORO Poultry Farm 12
HOPE-ALL-SAINTS
MARSH ARABLE, 12
IVYCHURCH
HOME FARM, 12
MARSH ARABLE 12
MARSH PASTURE 12
LENHAM
HUBBARDS FARM, HEATH 12
NEW ROMNEY
MARSH PASTURE, 12
NEWCHURCH,ROMNEY MARSH
BOOKLANDS 12
GAMMONS FARM 12
LODGE LANDS 12
MARSH PASTURE 12
SELLINGE
BARROW HILL FARM 12
STANFORD
BROOK FARM 12
SMARDEN
ASH FARM, 12
STELLING MINNIS
SPLIT LANE FARM 12
WALTHAM 12
BONNINGTON 12
MARLEY WOOD 12
UPLAND FARM 12
WILLESBOROUGH
17 & 19 BATH ROAD 12
WILLESBOROUGH HOUSE 12
General Index.
Accounts 1698-1740 3
Book of Briefs 1707-1740 3
Assessments and Accounts
1672-1724 3
"decent basin" of the rubrick 6
Bells
bells in the Steeple melted 1
bellfrey dore 4
p’uilding Bells 5
byll of recusants 4
Church Bells of Kent 1
cyted for out bells 5
Greate bell 4
hanging of ye bell 6
lytell bell 4
new bell wheele 9
new hanging the Bell 7
Old Bell dated 1608 6
sawing of tymber for ye bell 6
tymber to lay acrosse the Belfrey 9
birding piece discharged 1
Books
booke of Comon prayer 6
booke which came from ye Committees [? the new Directory].8
bookes appointed by authoritye
concerninge prayer and Fastinge 7
bookes of publyk prayer in ye
sickness tyme 5
books for the parrish 5
boording the church 4
borde 4
bounds (beating the) direccous of
the p’ish s 9
new binding the church Bible 9
new Comon prayer booke for the
Clarke 9
two bookes brought by the Somner to
be read in the church, for the Kings
letter 9
two books sett forth in this dangerous
tyme 7
Servis Booke 7
table of the degrees of marriage 6
Building materials, fittings,
maintenance etc
Ballesters, Turneing of 10
belfrey, cleaninge the 7
board for the church 7
board, Oak 10
box, making ye poor mans 6
brickes 7
carpenter 6
carpenter for stuffe and
workemanship about ye font 8
chernells 6
church chest 4
chiest with three lockes and keys 8
chiest, caryadge of the said 8
cutting ye weeds in ye churchyard 8
drawing and painting the Kings
Armes 9
foot of bord to it 7
for the whoope 7
foure iron Hookes 9
fower staples for ye bell 7
frame for the Kings Armes 9
glasier for ye church windows 6
glasing of ye church 6
glass wyndow 5
glassinge of the church 6
Mending the glass windows 5
mending the glasse 9
fagott to heate ye glasyers iron 6
14 foote of glasse at the vicarage 9
hinges 5
joiner 4
joyner 5, 7, 8
keyes 6
lead 4
locks 6
lyme 6
mason 6, 7
mending apayuet ye pulpitt 5
mending the leaders 9
mending the Sun Diall 7
mending ye church walls 4
mending ye Pewe 4
mendinge the locke of the steple
doore 7
nailes 5
nayles 4, 5, 6
nayls 5
painter for Beautifieing the church 10
pannell bored 5
paynter for coloring 6
paynting 4
payntinge 7
payntinge of itt 6
payre of charnells 5
planke 5
planks 4
plumer 7
Pulpett, joyner for the new 8
(pulpit), in it 7
pullpit, ould stepes of the 7
pullitt. new peeces to 7
pulpit staiers 7
pullpit and make ye stayers, speecks
and nayles to fasson ye 7
remove the pullpit 7
pullpit, varnishing ye 7
putting up pins to hang hats on 10
Quarrye 8
quarters and nayles for a boxe 7
Railes in ye chansell, taking downe
the 8
Railes stood, making up the holes in
the chancell where the 8
roaps to scaffold 7
sand 7
scaffold poles 7
seate 5
setting up of the stooles in the chancell and for 8
setting up the Kings Armes 9
setting up ye boxe 6
sisinge of ye church walles 7
small nailles 7
soder for the church leads 7
Somner 9
staple 7
steeple 4, 6
steeple, repayre ye 5
Timber for jists for the seats in the
church 10
tymber 4, 5, 6
tymber borde 6
tyles 5, 6
tyles for the church 6
tyling of ye church 4
redgtyles 7
gutter tyles 7
pavinge tyles 7
ridge tyles 6
busshells of tylepins 7
2000 of prigs (for fixing tiles) 7
vicarage, repairs at the.9
Vicarage, worke at the 9
writeing the verses on the wall of the
church 9
Burials in Woollen 3
BURROWS 12
cease made the 20 of October
1618 7
cease made the Xth of Feabruarye
1617 7
Ceass is entered in full with the
names and amounts – 100 persons
8
Ceass" made 27th October 1631 Syr Nicholas Gilborn, knight. 30s.
[he lived at the palace] 11
Celebrations 5
Church burnt 1
Churchwarden 4, 5, 7
Clarke (clerk?) 9
communion cupp 5
Comunion Table 7
COURT BARON 12
courte 5
Clock
carryeing it to Ashford 9
bring the Clocke fro Ashford 9
chaine 4
cullering the hand of the watch 7
duble pullyes to ye clock 7
exchang of the clock ropes 7
into a pendulum and other worke 10
lookinge to ye clocke 7
making the church clocke 10
mending the clocke 9
mending the frame of the bell 7
mending ye winch to ye clok 8
newe Diall 7
rowle to ye clock and shooing it 7
setting ye clock 7
spring of ye clocke 7
taking the clocke downe 9
spare pullyes 7
staples to fasson the newe watch 7
to receve the waights of the clock 7
Cloth, Clothes, Material etc
2 yards and a quarter of cloth 9
7 oz of fringe 9
carpett for the communion table 5
carpett of green broad cloth for the Comunion Table 8
coshen cloth for the pulpitt 5
dyeing of a cloth Blck to bee used
att buryalls 8
feathers and workemanship (cushion)
8
feathers to fill the coushen 5
Foure tassells 9
frindge and buttone to garnish the
pulpet cushion 8
leather to the said cushion 8
silke and making the cloth 9
surplice, making the 9
surplus 5
surplus, washing ye 5
vallence 7
washing the Comunun Cloth cleaning
the potts and cup 8
washing the surpless, Comunion
table cloth napkin and scowring
the cupp and flaggon twise 8
Washing the table cloth and napkin 8
washinge the communion cloth and
surplesse 5
yeard and a halfe of broad cloth to
make the carpett for the Comunion
Table and for the cushion for the
pulpett 8
Drink
5 pyntes of wyne 6
5 quarts 6
beere for the men and boyes 9
beere to ye workmen 8
Eleven bottles of wine 9
halfe a pint of wyne 6
pint of wine and bread on Mandai 8
pint of wine and for bread on Easter
Day 8
5 quarts of museadin for Christmas 7
wyne 2 gallons one quart and halfe
a pint 6
dyall in the churchyard 6
ells of Holland 9
Estons seate 5
Food
12 breads for the same 9
bread 6
2 plates 9
cakes Bread and Cheese for the said
Boyes 9
by ye Kinge 7
damask napkins
dishes to gather monye in the p’ish,
Julye 6
font 5
font, Free mason for the newe 8
font, newe 8
hayre 7
horseme 5
keepinge out the dogs 7
Kentish Express 12, 12
Kings armes the ten commandments
7
KNIGHT, FRANK & RUTLEY 12
laborer 7
Lady Chapel 1
letter about a schoolehouse 9
Lord the Manor 12
MANOR OF CHARING 13
maymed soldiers 5
new vicar 9
Overseers Accounts 1750-1772 3
p’uide a surplus 5
Parish Registers 2
pewter flaggon for the church 6
prayer for the Kings matie 8
Quit Rents, payment 12
Reliefs, payment of 12
rent of ye church howse 5
Results of sales.12
Stewards 12
TASSELL & SON 12
tovell of hayre 7
two letters to gett the living
sequested 9
Vicar 4, 7
Visitation 10
walked the bounds of the P’ish att
the Swanne in two dayes tyme 9
watchynge 4
weathercock 4
weyting att church to keepe the
Doge owte 6
Whitsontyd 6
widdowe 11
wood to trye? 4
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Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Capel-le-Ferne Church
The Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Capel-le-Ferne Church. Noted 25th September 1892 by 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 8th June 2007
Capel–le–Ferne Churchyard.
South side of yard.128. Thomas BROMLEY and Susanna his wife. He died 6th October 1781 aged 64. She died 10th October 1790 aged 69: Left three sons and two daughters: Mary, James, Ann, ….., Elizabeth, Susannah and Hannah.
129. Thomas Hammond SIMS died 19th April 1805 aged 19 years.
130. Thomas HAMMOND died 23rd December 1750 aged 63. Left one son and one daughter.
131. George ANDREW of this parish, Yeoman, who left issue by Jeane his wife, daughter of Stephen ROBESON, two sons and three daughters. He dyed 13th September 1681 aged 71 yeares.
132. William ANDREWS died 15th May 1748 aged 65 years and six months. Left six sons and four daughters.
133. Elizabeth ANDREWS wife of William Andrews, 6th June 1758 aged 68. Left six sons and three daughters.
134. Here lieth interred the Body of John KNOTT, yeoman, son of Stephen KNOT of ye parish of Folkestone who had issue by Frances his wife two sons and two daughters of whom John only surviving. He departed this life ye 28th day of September 1705 aged 65 years and five months.
135. Frances KNOTT wife of John Knott Yeoman, died 18th July 1698 aged 56. She had issue three sons and one daughter. [Please note; if related to above there is contradiction as regards children].
136. Mary wife of John KNOTT died 27th January 1781 aged 90. Left surviving one son and one daughter: Underdown and Frances. Also John son of aforesaid John and Mary Knott died in infancy.
137. Here lieth Interr’d the Body of Jane wife of Mr John KNOTT of Dovor who was twice Mayor of that Town and Port. She left issue by him one son who now survives. She departed this life the 25th ay of April 1732 aged 69 years.
138. Here lieth Interr’d the Body of Mr John KNOTT of Dovor who was twice Mayor of that town and Port. He departed this Life June the 14th 1727 aged 52 years. He was son of John and Frances Knott he left issue one son.
139. Mr John KNOTT died 3rd January 1770 aged 67. Also John son of above died 1st November 1769 aged 34.
140. Underdown KNOTT Died 4th January 1793 aged 64. Left Rachel his wife and two daughters; Mary and Frances.
141. George ANDREWS died December 30th 1792 aged 52. Left his widow and one daughter. Also Elizabeth Andrews widow of above Died 2nd March 1813 aged 67.
142. George ANDREWS, 10th May 1804 in 82nd year. Left Elizabeth his wife and one daughter.
143. Elizabeth wife of George ANDREWS, 21st August 1821 in 88th year. Left one daughter.
144. Ann wife of John SPAIN of the parish of Alkham died 11th February 1822 in 64th year.
145. Ellen TOUGH passenger in "Northfleet" drowned 22nd January 1873.
146. Lucy daughter of George and Elizabeth HOGBEN, 13th April 1874 aged 22.
146a Old flat tomb- illegible.
147. Jeremiah ANDREW died 26th March 1720 aged 66. Left four sons and two daughters.
148. Thomasin wife of Jeremiah ANDREW, 15th January 1731 aged 79. Left four children: George , Jeremiah, Jane……..….under grass.
149. John GINER, cordwinder in Huffam, dyed ye 19th of January 1698 aged 74. Had issue by Sarah his first wife one dafter and by Frances three dafters.
150. John HAMS of ye parish of Folkestone? Ye son of Thomas and Susanna Hams and Grandson of John and Frances JOYNER who died ye 6th August 1704 aged 30.
151. Martha HAMMOND wife of Adam Hammond died 16th January 1713 aged 58 years. Left three sons: Adam, John……. …. …Under grass
152. Adam HAMMOND, 13th January 1760 aged 77.
153. Stephen SIMS, 17th November 1780 aged 74. Left his wife, one son and one daughter: Robert and Jane. Ann his wife, 14th September 1802 aged 82.
154. Elizabeth wife of John KIMBER of this parish, 8th October 1684 in 75th yeare.
155. Elizabeth wife of George ……..O……..NE died 22nd January 1678 aged …. Yeares.
155aHeadstone:- low (old) under grass and illegible.
156. Eleanor wife of John SNELLING Died 19th November 1818 aged 63. Above John Snelling, 16th January 1819 aged 82. Left five sons and three daughters.
157. Elizabeth wife of Osborn Snoulton MEAD at Boughton under Blean and youngest daughter of William GILBERT of this parish, died 9th November 1825 aged 24. Left one child named Osborn aged 2 years.
158. Ann wife of William GILBERT of this parish Died 26th April 1820 aged 62. Left three sons and three daughters. Above William Gilbert died 21st January 1837 aged 74.
159. Osborn MEAD died July 17th 1850 aged 27, after a long and painful illness.
160. Jesse SINCLAIR died 31st March 1875 aged 78.
161. Ingram TUCKER died July 23rd 1854 aged 87. Esther his widow died February 26th 1856 aged 87.
162. Elizabeth wife of William ROBINSON Died 9th July 1840 aged 21.
163. Wood:- Susannah TUCKER died May – 1834 aged – yeares.
Eastern Portion.
164. Elizabeth wife of John DEAL, 3rd June 1811 aged 48. Above John Deal, 18th March 1814 aged 61. Richard only son of above, 20th June 1812 aged 24.
165. Footstone: W. A. 1823.
166. Lydia DEAL daughter of John and Elizabeth Deal late of the parish of Acrise, Died 10th November 1824 aged 24.
167. Elizabeth Alice only daughter of William and Susanna SQUIRE of Dover, 16th November 1827 in 12th year.
168. Frances ALLEN daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Allen, 16th March 1857 aged 27.
169. Edward ALLEN late of Dover died 12th September 1838 aged 62. Walter Edward and Susanna children of above died in infancy. Left- with Elizabeth his widow, one son and one daughter: Edward and Frances. Above Elizabeth died 27th May 1865 aged 79.
170. Mary DEAL daughter of John and Elizabeth Deal died 19th January 1844 aged 50.
171. Thomas SQUIRE late of Dover 26th January 1844 aged 52. Thomas Squire son of above, 17th June 1855 aged 36. James Squire grandson of above, July 1853 aged one month.
172. Thomas HATTON of Dover, 9th January 1865 aged 64.
173. William BROMLEY, 14th August 1878 aged 70.
174. Sarah wife of William BROMLEY, 31st August 1878 aged 76.
175. Sarah Ann wife of William BRIGGS and daughter of Ingram FRY and Charlotte BROMLEY, died 19th April 1872 aged 60.
176. Ingram BROMLEY died 30th May 1864 aged 53.
177. Ingram Fry BROMLEY Died February 3rd 1859 aged 73. Charlotte Bromley relict of above Died September 29th 1871 aged 86.
178. Austen John BROMLEY July 22nd 1828 aged 11. Henry Rivers Bromley died December 29th 1837 aged 15. Ann Bromley died October 24th 1854 aged 26.
179. Jane Caroline MARSH died 20th April 1858 aged 34. Robert Austen Marsh son of above, 23rd February 1857 aged eight months.
180. William BROMLEY died 22nd May 1859 aged 79.
181. Robert BROMLEY, 13th April 1863 aged 86. Jane PALMER sister of above, 22nd June 1870 aged 97.
Ann Bromley sister of above, 17th December 1871 aged 96.
182. Sarah Green ROSE died 25th July 1810 aged 21.
183. Mary wife of William GILBERT of Capel died 22nd January 1875 aged 75.
184. William GILBERT eldest son of William and Mary Gilbert of Capel died September 5th 1851 aged 19.
185. Frederick G… GILBERT youngest son of William and Mary Gilbert of Capel died December 6th 1854 aged 12. John GILBERT second son of William and Mary Gilbert of Capel, 7th April 1855 aged 21.
186. William HART (formerly of Great Chart) Died 9th June 1862 aged 80.
187. Laura Ellen Hart daughter of William and Ann Hart, died 30th December 1877 aged 40 after a long and painful illness. Also Ann Hart died 24th April 1886 in 88th year.
188. A broken pillar:- Thomas Barker Wawne BRIGGS and Annetta his wife and their (?) faithful servant Alice MARSH. Annetta Briggs (nee GRISBROOK) Born 12th March 1820 Died 9th November 1877. Alice MARSH born 28th January 1830 died 7th March 1882. Thomas Barker Wawne Briggs Born 24th July 1825 died 1st April 1883.
189. Mary DRAY wife of David Dray of Dover died 21st March 1842 aged 45. Above David Dray, 19th September 1849 aged 47. Left Jane his wife and one son George who died 7th April 1875 aged 30 and is interred in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Dover. Jane widow of above, 16th January 1876 aged 75.
190. Thomas DRAY died 2nd November 1839 aged 60. Left one son and two daughters: David, Mary and Ann.
191. Maria wife of James JANTON died 29th July 1875 aged 77. James Janton, 16th November 1881 aged 80. Also James, Edward and Thomas who died in infancy.
South-West of porch.
192. (Old):- Henry AUSTEN… … …… … … ……
193. Anne second wife of Ingram BRONDEY of this parish died 7th May 1757 aged 57years and seven months. Left four sons and three daughters: William , George, Ingram , Robert, Mary, Ann, Caroline Jane and Susanna.
194. Francis COXEN late of Dover Died 6th March 1838 aged 81. Mary his wife died 22nd June 1837 aged 79.
195. Alice wife of Robert COXEN Died August 11th 1832 aged 66 years and eleven months. Also Robert Coxen, April 18th 1836 aged 72.
196. William son of Thomas and Sarah BROMLEY died 9th June 1789 aged 25.
197. Ann Marsh of Wootton,5th July 1795 aged 43.
198. Benjamin FRIEND, 20th November 1807 aged 60. Left Mary his wife and five sons: Viz George, Benjamin, Joseph, Richard and John.
199. Mary SHARP wife of Vincent Sharp, 23rd June 1761 aged 47. Vincent Sharp late of the parish of Hougham, January 13th 1775 aged 72.
200. Wooden Slab: Frederick COURT died 18th February 1888 aged 13.
201. Philipina HARVEY, 16th May 1873 aged 44.
202. Mary youngest daughter of the late Joseph and Hannah RUCK of Brockhampton, Gloucestershire, died 23rd June 1885 in 36th year.
203. John KINGSMILL, 1st July 1863 aged 94. Margaret his wife, 9th April 1849 aged 70. Left one son and four daughters.
204. George son of John and Margaret KINGSMILL of this parish died 31st January 1862 aged 43. Left Eliza his wife and one daughter.
205. Ann wife of John ROUSE of Hawkinge, 25th November 1886 aged 73.
206. Thomas PAPSON, 30th April 1873 aged 83. Sarah wife of above, 22nd March 1872 aged 80. Stephen SIMS, 27th July 1877 aged 64.
207. Elizabeth wife of Joseph COCKS of this Parish, 1st July 1875 aged 53.
North Side;
208. Jeffery FOAT died 26th February 1849 aged 15. George Foat, 14th March 1849 aged 12. Daniel Millgate Foat, 24th May 1852 aged 10.
In Capel-le-Ferne Church.
Tablet on the North wall of the Nave and also a flat stone in the chancel with this inscription:
209. Alice MINET widow of the late Rev. John Minet Rector of Eythorne died XV August MDCCLXXVIII aged LXXVII. Also Mary Minet wife of Hughes Minet of London Esquire died XXI November MDCCLXVIII aged XXXI.
210. Another tablet: Sophia Louise MINET fifth daughter of Charles William Minet and Leah FORTRIE his wife, born at Brasted in this County April XXVIII MDCCCXXXIX Died at Dover December XVIII MDCCCLV.
Northern Window Capel- Le-Ferne. (illustration).
North wall of Nave- with early diaper work in red on white ground.
211. Tablet in tower- which has been largely rebuilt: Ashurst MORRIS Dedit Nov. 1890.
Flat stones in Nave;
212. Here lieth interred the Body of Captain Alexander RIDLEY, jurat of the Corporation of Dover. He departed this life the 26th of June 1762 aged 58 years. Left surviving two sons. Mr John Ridley son of the above died 7th September 1802 aged 62 years.
213. Heare lieth Interred ye Body of Mrs Mary HUGHES dafter of Mr Henrey and Mrs Elizabeth Hughes who departed this life ye 2nd of March 1699 aged three weeks.
214. Brass on North Wall of Chancel: Arms: (illustrated)
Figures of man and woman
Three daughters (missing) and four sons. Pray for the soullys of John GYBBIS and Margaret his wyff he decest ye III day of October in the yere of Our Lord MCCCCCXXVI.
End of Capel- Le- Ferne 25th September 1891.
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Also Some Monumental Inscriptions Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1759, added 8th June 2007
Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton
Funeral Inscriptions at Capell Le Fern in Kent - 1759.
In the Chancell.
1. One Flat Stone without Inscription. Remains of good painted Glass, in ye Windows.
2. The Chancell is parted from The Body, by 3 Mitred Arches, supported by 4 low Pillars. Over these Arches is a large Aperture in the Wall, like a Window; this has a much rounder Arch – I imagine, by some Stone Brackets still remaining in The Walls that the Rood Gallery was in this Place.
3. In the Body – On a Flat Stone. Here lieth interred The Body of Mrs. Mary HUGHEs, Datter of Mr Henry and Mrs Elisabeth Hughes, who departed this Life the 2d. of March 1698/99. Aged 3 Weeks.
4. Four Other Flat Stones not legible.
5. This Church consists only of The Chancell and Body, and a low Tower at the West End, in which hangs 1 small Bell without Inscription.
6. In The Church Yard, is 1 Ancient Altar Tomb, without Inscription; and Memorials of Persons of The Names of ANDREWS, BROMLEY, HAMMOND, KENTER and KNOTT.
7. This Church was dedicated to St. Mary. It is accounted only as a Chapell, and is annext to Alkham, which see.
8. (No note of brass of Jn. GYBBIS (ob. 3 Oct. 1526) & w. Margt. now on N. wall of Chancel. Probably covered over in B.F.’s time. But M.S. cozens (c.1795), vol 2, p.384, describes this bass as on Chancel floor (the sons already gone).
Index of Names and Places
Name Index
ALLEN 168, 169
ANDREW 131, 132, 133,
147, 148, 6
ANDREWS 141-143
AUSTEN 178, 179, 192
Barker 188
BRIGGS 175, 188
BROMLEY 128, 173-178,
180, 181, 196, 6
BRONDEY 193
COCKS 207
COURT 200
COXEN 194, 195
DEAL 164, 166, 170
DRAY 189, 190
FOAT 208
FORTRIE 210
FRIEND 198
FRY 175, 177
GILBERT 157, 158, 184-186
GINER 149
GRISBROOK 188
GYBBIS 214, 8
HAMMOND 130,151,152, 6
HAMS 150
HART 186, 187
HARVEY 201
HATTON 172
HOGBEN 146
HUGHES 219, 3
JANTON 191
JOYNER 150
KENTER 6
KIMBER 154
KINGSMILL 203, 204
KNOT 134
KNOTT 134-140, 6
MARSH 179, 188, 197
MEAD 157, 159
Millgate 208
MINET 209, 210
MORRIS 211
PALMER 181
PAPSON 206
RIDLEY 212
Rivers 178ROBESON 131
ROBINSON 162
ROSE 182
ROUSE 205
RUCK 202
SHARP 199
SIMS 129, 153
SINCLAIR 160
SNELLING 156
Snoulton 157
SPAIN 144
SQUIRE 167, 171
TOUGH 145
TUCKER 161, 163
Wawne 188
Places Index
Acrise 166
Alkham 144
Boughton under Blean 157
Brasted 210
Brockhampton, Gloucestershire 202
Dover 137, 138, Dover 167, 171, 172,
169, 172, 189, 194, 210, 21
St. Mary’s Cemetery 189
Folkestone 134, 150
Great Chart 186
Hawkinge 205
Hougham 199
Hougham Huffam 149
Eythorne 209
London 209
Wootton 197General
Captain 212
cordwinder 149
Corporation of Dover 212
drowned 145
jurat 212
Mayor 137, 138
Rector 209
ship "Northfleet" 145
Yeoman 131, 135
CAPEL NEAR TONBRIDGE CHURCHYARD M.I.'S
Capel near Tonbridge with index of names and places at end
Below is a transcription of the un-numbered pages at the end of Volume VII
of Mr L.L. Duncan's notebook on the Martin Family.
Noted by Leland L. Duncan
Typed up by Zena Bamping
South side.
1. Elizabeth daughter of William and Mary Martin of this Parish died 25 May 1793 aged 22.
2. William Martin of this Parish died 6 February 1804 aged 66. Also Mary his wife died 24 September 1809 aged 66. Left issue 3 sons and 4 daughters viz Andrew, William, John, Mary, Ann, Susanna and Sarah.
3. Susanna daughter of William and Mary Martin of this Parish died 28 January 1806 aged 28.
4. Sophia Martin daughter of John and Ann Martin died 23 April 1808 aged 7.
East of the Chancel.
5. Susanna Martin late of East Peckham died 8 December 1833 aged 54.
6. Next is a row of Hubble tombs. The stone next to Mrs Martin's is to Sarah wife of Thomas Hubble who died 14May 1801 aged 24. Left one daughter, Ann. Thomas Hubble died 29.4.1831 aged 57.
7. One of the Hubbles (Thomas, who died 14 January 1773 aged 73 and Elizabeth his wife who died 31 July 1764 aged 59) had a son John who died 4 September 1763 aged 37 and a son Martin and daughter Elizabeth all of whom died young.
In the new part to the West
8. George Martin died 1 December 1910 aged 69. R.I.P.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
Hubble 6, 7.
Martin 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
PLACE INDEX
East Peckham 5
Some Monumental Inscriptions of St John's Hospital, Canterbury
Some Monumental Inscriptions of St John's Hospital, Canterbury, noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1758. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.
In The Chapell –
1. On a Flat Stone. Here lyeth Samuel HURLESTON, Gent. He died Sept. 7 1679. Aged 72.
2. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth the Body of Marke HIFOULD desceased the 14th of Desember 161./ A Singingman in Christ Church …./.
3. On Another. Here do lye the Bodyes of Richard OWER, Gentleman, and Elisabeth his Wife, one of the Daughters of William BOYS of Fredville, Esquier, and Sister to ye Right worshipfull Sr. John Boys, Knight; by whom he had Issue Edward, Boys, & Christopher; Mary, Christian, Jane, and Alice. Richard died the 8th of Marche 1606/7, aged 82 and Elisabeth died the 7th of February 1612/3, being of the Age of 74 Yeares. Anno. 1613.
4. On Another. Here lieth buried the Body of Edward NORRIS, he dyed the 29th of August; and at the Age of 74 Yeares, 1630.
5. On Another. Henry SILVESTER. 1617.
6. Here are several other Flat Stones, but without Inscriptions. Some of them have been inlaid with Brasses.
7. The East Window has been a very fine one, and had (as Mr Somner informs us) The Figures of the 12 Apostles in it, with ye Several Articles of the Creed, which they are said to have composed. It is, however, now much broken, and strangely patched up with Fragments, as they seem of some other Window. Among them is ye following Coat turn’d Topside t’o’r way.
[6 pieces az. & or, 3 stags’ heads erased or (ROPER) imp. Arg. on a bend sa. 3 covered cups or.].
8. In this Window is also remaining a Group of Small Figures (a Lady and 3 Children) kneeling before a Faldstool. The Followg. Scrap of an Inscription is still to be seen in it.
Orate pro bono Statue … HYLLYS+ qui ab hoc Sclo migravit … qui Fenestram istam …/. +Fratris istius Hospitalis, et Prior (these words were to be seen in Somner’s Time).
9. The Uppermost South Window has also been finely painted. The Figure of a Man kneeling in this Coat Armour, viz. Az. 3 Thresher’s Fans, or is still remaining. & under it this Inscription. Orate pro Aia Dni Willmi SEPTVANS et … Consortis suae. And, under the Figure of a Lady in a praying Posture, is this Coat viz. Az. a lyon rampant Arg. – there is part of an Inscription under her, but it is not legible. Over their Heads is this Sentence. Jesu, Fili Dei, Miserere nobis.
10. In the Middlemost South Window is the Virgin Mary, with the Child Jesus in her Arms – and, over her – Our Saviour sitting on a Rainbow.
11. On The East Wall hang the 2 following Atcheivements.[I. *Erm. on a chevn. engrld. gu 3 escallops or imp. Arg. on a bend az. 3 spearheads arg.]. *I take this to be the Coat of OWER.
II. As dexter of I. imp. BOYS]. Implying Richard Ower (ob. 1606-7) had 2 wives – Eliz. the 2nd. V.J.T.
12. Here was a large North Chancell; but it has been long since pull’d down. There is now but One Bell, which hangs in the West End of the Chappell. There were formerly 3 as Batteley informs us.
13. In the Chapel Yard are Memorials of COX, CULLEN and JOHNSON.
14. This Hospital was founded by Lanfranc who was A.B. 1070 and contained formerly a Prior, a Reader, 18 In Brothers and 20 In Sisters, and the like Number of Out Brothers, and Out Sisters. This was Anno 1674.
15. Alice ASHBURNHAM, d. & h. Wm. TOOKE Esq. & wife Alice WOODLAND: antea fuit uxor Tho. ROPER, 1524. Roper & Wife Thomasine, 1529. (D’Elboux only summarises the insns. given by B.F. in Somner).
16. The Revd. Mr William BRODRIP is the present Reader, or Chaplain 1758.
17. Very Little of this Hospital is at this Time standing. - great Part of it having been pull’d down within these 20 Years. It is situated opposite to St. Gregory’s Priory, in Norgate Street.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ASHBURNHAM 15
BOYS 3, 11
BRODRIP 16
COX 13
CULLEN 13
HIFOULD 2
HURLESTON 1
HYLLYS 8
JOHNSON 13
NORRIS 4
OWER 3, 11
ROPER 7, 15
SEPTVANS 9
SILVESTER 5
TOOKE 15
WOODLAND 15
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Canterbury, St Jesus Hospital
Some Monumental Inscriptions of Canterbury, St Jesus Hospital, noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1758.
1. In The Chapel – On a Tablet on The N. Wall. (Taken from his Monument in The Cathedral of Canterbury) Johanni BOYS de Fredville Equiti aurato, Juris Anglicani Consultissimo, quinq Archiepiscopis Cantuariae, in Temporalibus, Seneschallo; Tribus quinq Portnum Custodibus in eorum Cancellariâ Assessori; Civitatis Cantuariae Recordatori; Hospitalis Jesu, in Suburbio, Fundatori. Viro, Pietate, Gravitate, et Mansuetudine singulari. Qui duas duxit Uxores; Dorotheam PAWLEY, et Janam WALKER; Sed nulla Prole relictâ, Christo Servatori devotam Animam reddidit Die 8 Augusti, Anno Salutis 1612. Aetatis suae 77.
2. On Another Tablet on The North Wall.
[I. Arg. on a fess betw. 3 trofils slipt az. 3 plates.
II. Az. a fesse betw. 3 whelk-shells arg.]. Thomas WELTON, The Elder, Brother of this Hospitall, went into the Wars of Germany, under the Command of The LORD MARQUISS HAMILTON, Anno Dom. 1630. Serv’d 6 Yeeres in Gustavus ADOLPHUS, King of Sweedland his Army – was taken Prisoner by ye Imperiall Forces at the Famous Battle of Marling; and, from that Time serv’d in the Emperor’s Army 8 Yeares; where he was a Drum Major in the Regiment of the Right Honourable the Lord Christopher CETCH, Head Marshall of the Feild.
3. In The East Window is This Coat, with ye date 1600. [BOYS - ¼ly, wt. escut. of pretence imp.
¼ly: 1). Or, a griffin segreant & a border gu.
2). Sa. a chevn. arg. betw. 3 buckles or.
3). Arg. on a fesse sa. betw. 3 lions’ heads erased gu. 3 plates.
4). Per pale & per fesse indented erm. & gu. wt. sct. of pretence:
Gu. 3 lions passt. arg. over all on a bend az. 3 molets or. imp. Lozengy or & gu. on a chief arg. a lion passt. sa].
4. On The Same Wall are The following Coats.
[I. (Arch. Bp. PARKER) See of Cant. imp. Gu. on a chevn. betw. 3 keys, wards up, arg. 3 stars of 5 pts. gu.
II. (Arch. Bp. GRINDALL) Ditto imp. ¼ly or & az. a + countercharged sa. & arg. in 1&4). a martlet sa. 2&3). a martlet arg.
III. (Arch. Bp. WHITGIFT). Ditto imp. Or, on a + patonce sa. 4 bezants].
5. On The South Wall, is an Atchievement, with BOYS impaling as before.
6. The Following Inscriptions and Dates are cut on small Square Stones, which are placed here and there in ye Outward Wall, next the Street.
Sr. John BOYS Knight, founded this Hospitall, Anno. 1595.
James NICHOLES the 3d. Warden March 23 1609/10.
Edward OWER the 4th Warden the 8th of February 1625/.
William TWYSDEN the 5th Warden the .. of January A.D. 1633/.
Thomas JONES the 6th Warden. Sept the last. A.D. 1639.
7. This Hospitall is situated at the further End of Norgate Street, on the East Side of the Way, a little beyond St. Gregory’s. Its Society consists of 8 Brothers, and 4 Sisters. The Warden reads Prayers in the Chapel. They bury at ye several Parishes to which they belong, and have no Burying Ground belonging to the Hospitall. 1758.
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
BOYS 1, 3, 6, 6
CETCH 2
GRINDALL 4
HAMILTON 2
JONES 6
NICHOLES 6
OWER 6
PARKER 4
PAWLEY 1
TWYSDEN 6
WALKER 1
WELTON 2
WHITGIFT 4General Index
Battle of Marling 2
Burying Ground 7
Drum Major 2
Warden 6
Some Monumental Inscriptions of St Dunstan's Church, Canterbury
Some Monumental Inscriptions of St Dunstan's Church, Canterbury, noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1758. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.
In The Chancell.
1. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth the Bodies of Christopher BROWNE of this Parish Gent and 4 of his Children, by Mary his relick Wife. Hee died 20th of Septr. 1657 of his Age 37 having Issue surviving 3 Sonnes and 2 Daughters, by his said Wife.
2. On Another, with this Coat. [Az. on a chevn. arg. 3 molets sa. (ROBERTS) imp. ditto]. Here lyeth the Body of Drayton Roberts, late of this Parish, Gent. Son of Edward Roberts Esq. He married Joanna Daughter of Joseph Roberts Esq; and had Issue by Her, 7 Sons, and 4 Daughters. Joseph, Drayton, Edward, William, John, Tiddeman, Thomas, Eliz-Joanna, Eliz-Joanna, Ely-Anne, Ely-Anne. 4 of them, viz. Joseph, Eliz-Joanna, Ely-Anne, & Thomas, died before their Father. He departed this Life Sept. 29th 1712 in the 40th Year of his Age. Joseph the Son died Feby. 12th 1710/11 in the 13th Year of his Age.
3. On Another Flat Stone. Here lye The Bodies of Thomas SCRANTON, Esq and Elisabeth his Wife by whom he had 1 Daughter Elisabeth Scranton who died the 16th Day of January 1719/20. At whose Desire and Charge this Stone was laid In Memory of her Death.
4. On Another. Certa Spe Resurrectionis Hic Jacet Corpus Thomae SCRANTON, Theologi. ex hâc Vitâ migravit x Die Junij A.Dni 1648. Aetatis suae 47. Elisabetham Uxorem Thomam et Franciscum Filios; Elisabetham, Filiam Deflentes reliquit.
Marmoreo Lecto liceat Tibi ducere Somnos/Chare Pater, spes est, luxerit alma Dies. T.S.
Depositi Uxoris Cineres in Urnâ Mariti Elisabeth SCRANTON Francisci BARTON Armigeri, Filia Natu Secunda decessit è Vitâ 30 Die Januarij A. Salutis 1683/4. Aetatis 72.
5. On Another Flat Stone. In Memory of Elisabeth SCRANTON, who having lived a Vertuous & pious Life, died the 9th Day of February, in the 47 Year of her Virginity, and, of Man’s Salvation 1685/6.
In The South (Or Roper’s Chancell.
6. On The West Wall.
[I. ROPER imp. Sa. on a bend arg. voided sa. & cotised arg. 3 lions passt. arg. (BROWNE).
II. ¼ly: 1). ROPER.
2). Sa. a chevn. betw. 3 leopards arg.
3). Erm. a fesse vairy or & gu.
4). Sa. a cross or voided sa.
III. ROPER imp. Gu. a chevn. betw. 3 lions’ paws arg.].Siste gradum qui pergis, & haec, (ut vivere possis/utque Mori melius discere) Pauca legas./Negligis ecce brevi, forsan dum negligis, et Tu/Humanae Specimen Conditionis eris./Sacrum Pietati et Parentibus Thomas ROOPER, Armiger, Thomae Mori (Quod nec modico huic Familiae Honori fuit) ex Filiâ Margareta Nepos, Haeres Moribus; post Patrem Gulielmum (cujus in eo Munere consors videri priusquam Successor poterat) in Foro seu Banco Regio, suprema totius Regni Curia, Protonotarius, viginti quatuor, aut eo amplius, Annorum Spatio (tam suo magno Merito, quam summo Omnium Studio) Fide bonâ et publica egit, non Actoribus non reis aut dare unquam Verba solitus, aut nimio vendere. Uxorem habuit eamq Unicam Luciam, Filiam Antonij BROWNE ex illustri Montacutensi Familiâ oriundam Equitis, Equorumq Regi Henrico Octavo Praefecti; cui, etiam, a Concilijs fuit. Ex Illâ bis Senos pari Sexus Discrimine, Liberos suscepit. Mirus utrisq et Merus Amor, Magna Concordia, et mutua Veneratio; Ita publicus in Foro, Domi Privatus, sanctè ubiq agens et Modestè, ubi tranquilliter senuisset, dormienti Similis, Anno Aetatis suae sexagessimo Quinto, requievit in Christo vicesimo Primo Januarij Anno 1597 Indulgentissimo Parenti Piissimus Filius Gulielmus ROOPERUS, LI ME PO (Libenter Memoriam Posuit). Respice, quid prodest praesentis Temporis Aevum!/Omne quod est, nihil est, praeter amare Deum./Quid Caro, quid Sanguis, quid Pulvis et Umbra superbis?/Quid laetare Miser, Vermibus Esca satus?/Qui Mundum immumdum captas, captaberis ipse:/Et, qui cuncta cupis, Te brevis Urna capit./Pauca potest vivo Mundus Solatia ferre;/Nullaque post Mortem Commoda Damna potest./Quae damnant fugiens Animam, sic instrue vivens/Vivat ut in cœlis beata Deo./Mortuus haec moneo Moriturum: Perge, Memorque/Esto Meae Sortis; Sed magis Ipse tuae.
[2013-09-23 Corrections and photograph kindly supplied by Geoffrey Allibone September 2013]
Roper Monument
7. Under this Chancell is a very large Vault, in a Nitch in the East Wall of Which is preserved the Head of the great Sr. Thomas MORE, who was Lord Chancellor in the Time of KING HENRY 8 – and was executed in ye Year 1535.
8. On The South side of this Chancell are 2 very Ancient Altar Tombs, let into the Wall, which have both had Brasses on them, now lost. And 6 Ancient flat Stones on the Floor, wch. have also all been inlaid with Figures, Coats armorial etc. except 1, wch. however has no Inscription (this one = a plain slab).
9. Here stands a very Old Wooden Eagle, on a Pillar of Marble, which has been used for a Reading Desk. It has been covered with Brass; Its Head is of that Mettal.
[D. summarises the following thus: "Here follow from Somner"].
In the South Isle.
10. On the Wall near the Belfrey, on a very neat Oval Monument, with the following Inscription and Coat. [Az. on a fesse engrld. arg. 3 serpent-like coils gu. and in base a sun or]. Near this Place, lies interr’d the Body of Claudius RONDEAU Esq., His Majesty’s Resident at the Court of Russia from the Year 1730 to the year 1739. He was born 28 March 1695 and died at Petersburg Oct. 5 1739. This Monument was erected to his Memory, by his Widow Jane, Daughter of the Revd. Mr GOODWIN, & Relict of Thomas WARD Esq., Son to the late Ld. cheif Baron Ward. Here also lies interr’d His Posthumous Daughter, Claudia Rondeau, born May 8 1740 and died the 31st of the same Month.
11. On a Flat Stone, nearly under ye Mont. with the same Coat. Burial Place, design’d for the Family of Mr Claude RONDEAU, Merchant at Canterbury, Refugee in England, for the Protestant Religion. Here lieth the Body of John James RONDEAU his eldest Son, deceased the 18th Day of March 1703/4. Aged 22 Years. Here also lieth the Body of the said Claudius Rondeau, who departed this Life the 12th of Nov. 1720. Aged 72 Years. Likewise, Mary BUCK his Daughter, Wife of Mr William Buck of London who died Nov. 3 1743. Aged 51 Years. And Anne, Wife of the aforesaid Claudius Rondeau, who departed this Life the 19 Jany. 1744. Aged 84 Years. Here also lieth Sarah the Wife of Fran ALKIN of Lewes, Gent, and Daughter of the abovesaid Claudius Rondeau, who departed this Life 11 Dec. 1751. Aged 56.
12. On a Small Flat Stone. Within this Vault lie interred the Bodies of Francis, William, Benjamin, Sons of Thomas and Susan ALKIN, who died 26 Aug. 1748, 1 Feb. 1752, 21 July 1752.
In the Body.
13. On a Neat Mural Mont. on ye N. Wall, close to the Pulpit. Near this Place lieth the Body of Daniel HALL, twice Mayor of ye City of Canterbury. His first Wife was Leah RIGDEN who, with her 3 Children lyes buried under this Place. By his Second Wife Sarah SAFFERY, he had 2 Sons; Daniel and Samuel. He was a Loving Husband, an indulgent Parent, and an impartial Magistrate. He died Oct. 3 1742 in the 81st Year of his Age. Near this Place also lies the Body of Daniel, his eldest Son by his Second Wife. who was diligent and skilfull in his Profession or Surgery and Pharmacy; dutyfull to his Parents, & belov’d by all. He exchanged this Life for a Better, on Feb. 20 1740/1 in the 24th Year of his Age.
14. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth the Body of Leah the Wife of Daniel HALL, who departed this Life the 12th of Octr. 1703. Aged 32 Years. Likewise, the Body of David, son of Daniel and Leah Hall who departed this Life the 25th of April 1701 in the 3rd Year of his Age. As also Mary Daughter of Daniel & Leah Hall who departed this Life the 25th of April 1707 in the 7th Year of hir Age. Here lieth also interr’d Daniel, Son of Daniel & Leah Hall, who departed this Life the 7th Day of March 1715/6 in the 22d. Year of his Age.
15. On Another. Here lyeth the Body of Leah HALL who departed this Life the 12th of October 1703 Aged 32 Years. Here also lieth David Son of Daniel Hall, and the above said Leah his Wife.
16. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Marcy, Wife of Michael LUCKET, who departed this Life, March 3 1734/5. Aged 64 Years. Here also lies the Bodies of their 3 Sons; William, he died June 16 1702. Aged 2 Years, and 5 Months. George died Aug. 4 1706, aged 7 Months, And William he died, May 2 1711. Aged 7 Months. Here also lies Mary, Daughter of William and Sarah ALLEN, of this Parish, and Wife of Michael Lucket, the Younger, by whom She had Issue 5 Sons and 2 Daughters, viz. Mary, William, Thomas, Charles, Sarah, Michael, and George. Of whom, Mary died Feb. 2nd. 1735/6. Aged 4 Years. Thomas died May 20 1736. Aged 1 Month. She (Maria, mater) died Sept. 23 1746. Aged 37.
17. On Another Flat Stone. Here Lyeth the Body of Sarah SPENCER, who died March 21 1742/3 aged 27 Years, Daughter of Hudson and Alice Spencer of this Parish; who lie interr’d in the Parish of Holy Cross Westgate, with their 8 Sons, and 5 Daughters.
18. Here are 5 Other Flatt Stones, none of which are legible. One of them has been enlaid with 3 Brass Figures.
19. This Church consists of, The Great and South Chancells, The Body, South Isle, and a small Chapell at the North West End; This Chapel was founded by one Henry, sirnamed of Canterbury, in 1330, and dedicated to the Holy Trinity, together with a perpetual Chantery, committed to the Care of the Hospital of Poor Priests in Canterbury (see Battely P.168). It is now made Use of, for a School House.
20. The Tower stands at the West End of South Isle. In it hang 5 Bells, thus inscribed:
1. Joseph HATCH made Me, 1629. Autho. ROPAR…… ric: Spencer Oeconomicis.
2. Thomas PALMAR made Me, 1660. Tho. SIMPSON, Ch. Warden.
3. Joseph HATCH made Me, 1605. J.F.C.W.
4. Ave Maria Graciâ Plena; Dns. Tecum.
5. T.P.M. (Thos. PALMAR) 1675. Henrey LANMAN; John FLACTNO C.W.
21. In The Church Yard, are Head stones for AUSTEN, BAKER, CADMAN, CHILD, EASTMAN, ELLIS, HORNE, LOT, PARKER, PILCHER, HOMERSHAM, THORP & WATTS; and 2 Ancient Altar Tombs whose Inscriptions are lost.
22. It is a Vicarage, in the Gift of the Arch Bishop, and was dedicated to St. Dunstan, as its present name shews. The Present Vicar is the Revd. Mr. Isaac JOHNSON 1758.
23. The following Lines are on an Headstone in the Church Yard, inscribed to the Memory of Mrs Mary KNIGHT, who died Sept. 12 1757 aged 42 and of Mr Charles MADDOX, who died Feb. 4 1762 aged 31. Hearken, ye Young, ye hoary Sires attend!/Hear, all who breathe, the Ashes of a Friend!/To you they speak; on you benign they call,/Heirs of the Tomb, &, Part’ners of the Fall./Return (they cry) to Earth return again;/He bids, Who made, nor mocks the Sons of Men./But, can you view, and, can you, thoughtless, read/This kind Alarum, this Summons from the Dead?/Can you, unmov’d, the gen’ral Sentence hear,/Nor sigh one Wish, nor shed one genuine Tear?/ In vain, if so, would Worlds entomb’d arise,/To rouse your Fears, or, point You to the Skies!/.
24. In the Well, belonging to Mr ROBERTS’s House, on the Top of St. Thomas’s Hill in this Parish, was found abt. 60 Years ago (c.1700), a flattish Wooden Bowl or Dish with a broad Rim of Silver Gilt, on wch. is engraved, in very Old Church Text, "Fille the Kuppe, and drink to Me, In the Name of the Trinite". In the Bottom is a Screw on which, I suppose, stood an Image of the Virgin Mary; for others of the like sort see V.3, P.142* & 138** of this Volume.*St John’s Hosp, Sandwich. **Wickhambreaux. (3.142 mentions the St. Dunstan’s one, & 4 more at Harbledown Hospl.).
Index of Names and Places
Names Index
ALKIN 11, 12
ALLEN 16
AUSTEN 20
BAKER 20
BARTON 4
BROWNE 1, 6
BUCK 11
CADMAN 20
CHILD 20
Drayton 2
EASTMAN 20
ELLIS 20
FLACTNO 20
GOODWIN 10
HALL 13, 14, 15
HATCH 20
HOMERSHAM 20
HORNE 20
JOHNSON 22
KNIGHT 23
LANMAN 20
LOT 20
LUCKET 16
MADDOX 23
PALMAR 20
PARKER 20
PILCHER 20
RIGDEN 13
ROBERTS 2, 24
RONDEAU 10, 11
ROPER 6
ROPAR…… 20
ROPER 6
ROPPERUS 6
SAFFERY 13
SCRANTON 3, 4, 5
SIMPSON 20
SPENCER 17
THORP 20
WARD 10
WATTS 20Places
Lewes 11
London 11
Petersburg 10
General
Church Warden. 20
Court of Russia 10
Magistrate13
Mayor 13
Merchant 11
Refugee 11
Surgery and Pharmacy 13
Will of Thomas Issley of Sundridge Esquire, 1518
A translation into English from Latin / French transcriptions made by Leland L. Duncan. Typed up by Zena Bamping in March 2001.
THOMAS ISSLEY - 1518 PCC : 16 Ayloffe
The 4 Feb 1518 Thomas Issley of Sondryssh in Kent Esquier to the high aulter of Sondrysshe xs of Frennyngham 10s At the day of my burying and at the monethes mynde £20 to the chirchwarkis of Sondrysshe £6.13.4 and of Frennyngham £6.13.4 and of Chevenyng 40s and to the said chirch of Sondrysh my portatyf organes To Henry myne oldest sonne yf he lyve to the age of 22 yeres orells to suche myne other sonne as shalbe myne oldest sonne of the same age all suche stuff of houshold and plate as I now have which were bequethed unto me by John Issley Esquier my father and in the meane tyme I will that Elizabeth my wif shall have and occupie the same And the Residue of all my goodes I gyve to the said Elizabeth To ev'ry of Tydman, Graunger, Mascall, Stapyll and Robert Walker my s'vants 40s To eyther of my horsekepers and Hayte my bayllyf 20s and to John Newefold 10s and to ev'ry of my wymen and maydyns 6/8 I will my exors cause V masses to be songen in the honor of the fyve woundes of almyghty God at Scale Celi in the Abbey of Westm' w'in the monthe next after my decease I make myne executors Elizabeth my wif and Sr George Harvy Knyght and to the same Sir George Harvy for his labor and payne therein £5 and I require Sir Henry Guldeford knyght to be overseer
The last will of the said Thos Issley Esquier as unto all my maners landis and ten'ts my will is First that Elizabeth my wif shall have and enyoye for time of hir lyf my maners or ten'ts of Frennyngham Kyngesdowne Charton Maplescombe Fawkeham Eynesford & Horton and all myne other landes &c [in same parishes &c] and that my feoffees shall suffer such sure astates to be made to the use of the same Elizabeth my wif and after the decease of the same &c All the same maners &c shall Remayne to Henry and to the Eldest issue male of his body lawfully begoten and for lacke to Antony, remaynder to Thomas my sonne, remaynder to James my sonne and to his lyke herresmale
My feoffes shall suffre my exors to receyve all issues &c of all myne other lands &c in the parisshes of Sondrysshe Chevenyng and Shevenoke & ells where in Kent excepte my landes &c in Chedyngston unto the tyme that Henry my sonne or suche myne other sonne as shalbe myne eldest sonne shalbe of the age of 22 yeris to content and paye my debts legaces and bequests and when the same Henry or other Eldest sonne is 22 he shall have all the lands &c in S. C. and Sevenok to hym and the eldest issue male remaynders to be tayled in forme aforesaid Provided myne exors shall have for thexebicion and fyndyng to scole of ev'y of my yong' sonnes £6. oute of the same landes unto the time tht ev'y of the same yong' sonnes shalbe 20 yeres.
Morover I will myne exors shall have of the yssues &c of my man' of Chevenyng and of myn other landes &c in the parisshe of Chevenyng £100 and my feoffes shall suffre my exors to receyve and make of wodesales w'in and upon my man' of Frennyngham oon other hundreth pounds as the same wodes so to be sold shall greive to the value ev'y acre of 20s which said £200 I will shalbe applied to the mariags of Elizabeth and Mary my doughters to ev'y of them £100.
If my sonnes disturbe vex or trowble the said Elizabeth my wif of or in takyng thissues &c of the maners &c to her assigned I will the said Elizabeth shall have and enyoye all my man' and ten'ts in Chevenyng and Chepsted and all other landes &c as John Issley my Father in his lyf purchassed in possession use or rev'sion.
I will that Sir Robert my chaplayne shall have yerely duryng his lyf 4 mrc and mete drynk and Lodgeyng at Sondrysshe to pray for my sowle my frends soules and all cristen soules and for defaute my feoffes shall sell all my landes which were bought of Dane and delyv' the same Sr Robert all the money comyng. To Thos Newfolde my s'vnt an yerely Rent of 26/8 duryng his lyf oute of my maner of Sondrisshe so that he be attendanns in s'vice unto my said wif I will Wm Ellys have an yerely rent of 10s and the messuage he dwellyth in upon lyk condicon. To John Potter 20s yerely for his fee to kepe the Courts at Sondrisshe till myne heire be of full age to have and enherett the landes.
Prob. 17 Marcii 1518 by Elizabeth relict &c
Monumental Inscriptions of St Giles Churchyard, Shipbourne
A full transcription of the memorial inscription found by Mr L.L.Duncan when visiting Shipbourne Churchyard, Kent, in 1923. These notes have been taken directly from his field notebook which he compiled on site. Readers should bear in mind when reading this notes that Mr Duncan was purely interested in the early memorials and not those of a late date.
Completed by Frank Bamping, 7 March 2001
The South Western area
1. Margaret, wife of Jonathan Richardson died 17.4.1857 aged 47.
2. William Blackman, late of Bridge Street, Southwark, died 21.2.1845 aged 59. Susannah Blackman his wife died 24.4.1872 aged 78.
3. Ann Shelton, niece of Mrs William Blackman died 9.11.1864 in her 51st year.
4. John Blackman, son of Peter and Elizabeth Blackman of this parish died 1.4.1818 aged 59.
5. Thomas Blackman died 25.8.1835 aged 80. Jane his wife died 22.5.1817 aged 63. They left issue two sons, William and Thomas.
6. Frederick Blackman son of Thomas and Caroline Blackman died 29.5.1847 aged 22.
7. Peter Blackman of this parish died 9.3.1804 aged 86. Elizabeth Blackman his wife died 6 December 1798 aged 73. They left issue three sons and one daughter.
8. Mary Ann Blackman, wife of Thomas Blackman died 29.9.1813 in her 26th year. Left issue one son and two daughters; William, Sarah and Mary Ann.
9. Thomas Blackman died 15.5.1850 aged 61. An affectionate husband and father &c. Caroline Blackman his wife died 20.12.1867 aged 78.
10. A flat stone. In a vault beneath are interred the remains of the three daughters of John and Rachell Simpson of this parish who were suddenly taken of [sic] by the scarlet fever, viz. Elizabeth Rachell died 13.10.1805 aged 9, Ann died November 1 1805 aged 4 and Amelia died November 1 1805 aged 2 years.
11. Elizabeth Maria Moyce, widow of Henry Moyce of Bromley, Kent, who died at Shipbourne 11.9.1873 aged 64.
12. William Moyce died 30.12.1851 aged 50. Edward Moyce died 10.7.1856 aged 58. Remillion Moyce died 6.9.1865 aged 73.
13. Edward Moyce of this parish died 13.3.1810 aged 42. Mary Moyce his wife died 28.2.1848 aged 69. They left issue 5 sons and 4 daughters. Sarah Moyce died 8.5.1877 aged 69.
14. Portrait. Well cut. Ann the first wife of Henry Moyce of this parish died October ye 11 1754 aged 25. Left issue one son and two daughters; viz. Henry, Elizabeth and Ann.
15. John, son of Robert and Mary Torte of this parish died September ye 3 1765 aged 32.
16. James Torte of this parish died 5.7.1771 aged 42.
17. George ye sone of William and Mary Moris aged 15 years. 1725.
18. (1) H ... lie .... body (2) lyeth ... of Allis ... of Geo ..... July ye ... aged 44 years. [? two halves of a mid 18th century memorial - L.L.D.]
19. William Bowra, son of Edward and Eliza Bowra died 2.6.1857 aged 4 years and 1 month.
20. John Bellingham died 17.6.1786 aged 45.
21. Mr George Cripps died 6.11.1785 aged 30.
22. John Dutnal died 26.4.1776 aged 5 weeks.
23. Maria Rebecca Walter died June 5 17(?6)- aged 32 (?12 or 72).
24. John, son of William Hampson and Susanna Walter of Trench in the parish of Tunbridge. He died February ye 8 1759 aged 21 months.
25. William Carier died 22.1.1796 aged 70. Mary his wife died 11.8.1797 aged 65. They left issue a daughter Maria who married William Coleman.
26. A coped stone. William Timewell died 14.7.1874 aged 66. Mary Ann his wife died 19.8.1874 aged 64. Arthur Thomas, second son of the above died at Westcliff 26.8.1906 aged 65. William and Mary Ann Timewell late of this parish and formerly of Islington, London. Henry William Timewell, their eldest son died at Durban, Natal, 2.9.1896 aged 61. Alfred, youngest son of the above died in London on Christmas Day 1898 aged 54 and is buried at Abney Park.
27. Edmund Cocket late of this parish died 30.5.1761 aged 68.
28. Thomas Cockett died 22.5.anno domini 1730 aged 41. Eliza wife of Thomas Cockett died 7.11.1755 aged 64. They left issue three daughters; Elizabeth, Mary and Martha.
29. Martha, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Cockett of this parish died May ye 30 1737 aged 7 years.
30. William Bellingham died 11.12.1792 aged 7 years.
31. .... Ye body of Mary, daughter of John and Jane Bellingham
(date gone - 18th century - L.L.D.).
32. William Cripps late of this parish died 13.8.1767 aged 55. Lucy his wife died 15.3.1778 aged 68. They left issue five sons and two daughters; viz. Edward ...... (the rest under grass. L.L.D.)
33. William son of William and Lucy Cripps died 26.5.1767 aged 29.
34. Thomas, son of Thomas and Mary Obee of this parish died 11 February 1769 aged 18.
35. Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Mary Obee ....... 1762 aged 9 ........ (stone broken - L.L.D.).
South of the Church
36. Thomas, son of John and Rachel Simpson of this parish died in infancy 19.4.1801.
37. Rimmelton, wife of Richard Tharpe of this parish died 22.1.1768 aged 53.
38. Richard Tharpe late of Sevenoaks died 7.3.1785 aged 67.
39. Richard and Josias, sons of Richard and Rimmelton Tharpe of this parish died; Richard 6.3.1749 aged 14 days and John 7 February 1756 aged 1 month.
40. Josias Tharpe died 19 February 1771 aged 88 years.
41. Mr William Bellingham of this parish died 21.7.1818 aged 78. Mrs Sarah Bellingham wife of William Bellingham of this parish died 6.9.1800 aged 50. Left issue eight children; William, Sarah, Jeremiah, Aaron, Henry, Philadelphia, John and Rimmelion. Also Mary, Henry and Frances who died in infancy. Also Elizabeth wife of Mr William Bellingham of this parish died 18.7.1825 aged 71.
42. William Latter ..... died August 13 1825 aged 66. He left two sons; William and Thomas. (Right hand side left blank - L.L.D.)
43. James Collens, son of Henry and Ann Collens of this parish died 25.11.1807 aged 31.
44. Henry Collens of this parish died August 10 1807 aged 68. Ann Collens his wife died February 20 1808 aged 64.
45. Nanny, wife of Henry Elliott of this parish died 9.5.1843 aged 64. Left issue five sons and three daughters; Frances, James, David, Stephen, William, Ann, Richard and Mary. Henry Elliott died 10.8.1848 aged 76. Stephen Elliott died 31.8.1846 aged 39.
46. James Elliott died 18.7.1861 aged 60. Sarah Elliott his wife died 19.4.1872 aged 74.
47. Sarah Bellingham, daughter of Jeremiah and Lucy Bellingham of this parish died 26.4.1820 aged 8. Also Harriet their daughter died 30.8.1823 aged 2.
48. Edward Boarer died 1.7.1875 aged 34.
49. A small cross, broken. Edward Skinner died 30.1.1870 aged 6 months. Albert Owen Skinner died 1.2.1877 aged 6 days.
50. The flat top of an altar tomb. Two sunken panels on either side with a skull. The ?mid 18th century inscription perished L.L.D.
51. Martha wife of Cuthbert Smith of London died 11 February 1718 aged 33. Martha their daughter and wife of Robert Smith of London died 24 November 1764 aged 50.
52. Mr William Edlow late of Claygate in this parish died 19.12.1767 aged 68. Mary his wife died September ye 21 1765 aged 73.
53. Thomas son of George and Elizabeth Jeffery of this parish died January ye 10 1773 aged 27.
54. Edward Jeffery son of George and Elizabeth Jeffery of this parish died 3 January 1780 in his 42nd year.
55. James Jeffery late of the parish of Sevenoaks died 9.5.1782 aged 34.
56. Thomas Hodges died 9.11.1854 aged 48.
57. Thomas Knight, senior, died December ye 18 1722 in his 58th year. Mary Knight relict of Thomas Knight died 23.11.1743 aged 74.
58. Thomas Knight, junior, dyed May ye 4 1729 aged 31. He left issue two sons and one daughter.
59. William Knight son of Thomas and Margrt [sic] Knight of Fairlawn. He died June ye 6 1746 aged 15 years.
60. William Jeffery died 21.5.1855 aged 47. He left issue three children; William, Frances and John.
61. William Jeffery of this parish died 14.12.1845 aged 73. He left issue three children; William, Frances and Ann Susannah. Also Sussannah his wife died 17.3.1858 aged 74.
62. ..... lyeth .... of William son of Arthur and ...aris Woatoon. He dyed May ye 17 1731 aged 19.
63. Richard Knight of Buds... who dyed December 11...?1706 aged 58. The rest of the inscription is decayed except for 1724.
64. Jane Farrant ye wife of Richard Farrant. She was the daughter of Richard ...... [?Knight] of Buds who dyed .... 1724 aged 34.
65. Elizabeth wife of George Jeffery died November 28 1792 aged 85. George Jeffery died May 11 1783 aged 74.
66. William Jeffery died 28.12.1790 aged 50. Frances his wife died 22.12.1812 aged 72. Left issue two children; William and Fanny.
67. Elizabeth Knight wife of Thomas Knight died 28.2.1746 aged 48. Left issue six sons and two daughters.
68. The base of an old stone. ... e November 15 .... aged 50 years.
69. Ann, wife of Richard Sutton of Dartford and daughter of Thomas and Mary Knight of Shipbourne died June ye 3 1741 in her 41 year. She left one only son, Thomas by Thomas Dalton her first husband.
70. Emma, wife of Robert Roberts died 11.12.1866 aged 43. Also infant children.
71. A large stone with iron rails but no inscription.
72. Sarah wife of John Brooker died 1.4.1873 aged 84. Also John Brooker died 18.10.1874 aged 90.
73. A wooden rail. Sophia Marsh wife of John Marsh of this parish died 27.5.1833 aged 26. Left two sons and one daughter; John, William Bridger and Mary Ann.
74. William Shorter of this parish died 6.1.1819 aged 59. Also Elizabeth Shorter his wife died 14.2.1830 aged 64. Also Sophia and Emma daughters of the above William and Elizabeth Shorter. Left surviving issue three sons and six daughters; Mary, William, Elizabeth, Thomas, James, Ann, Sarah, Susannah and Naomi.
75. Charles Thorne died 12.3.1881 aged 55. Mary his wife died at Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells, 3.9.1901 aged 75.
76. Sarah Fry died 19.7.1876 aged 75.
77. Ann Symonds died at Hookwood in this parish 29.5.1883 aged 75.
78. Small cross. Mary wife of James Crowhurst died 8.1.1882 aged 29.
79. Frank Baty died 22.4.1882 aged 41.
80. Jesse Cunningham died 9.4.1883 aged 21. Erected by his brother and sister.
81. Richard Bellingham died 28.5.1799 aged 88. Mary his wife died August 12 1795 aged 95.
82. An old low altar tomb. Here lyeth the body of Jeremiah Jonestone, Citsen and Vintner of London. He departed this life June in 1728 aged 55 years.
East of the chancel
83. Let into the East wall. This church was rebuilt by -rle Christoper Lord at his own proper charge in the year of our Lord 17-0. On a stone below. The above stone was removed from the church erected by Lord Barnard and is preserved as a memorial of the same.
84. Let into the East wall. This church was erected by Edward Cazalet, esquire, of Fairlawn, and the memorial stone was laid by Mrs Edward Cazalet on the 24th October A.D. 1879.
85. Harriett wife of Samuel Wheelhouse died 16.7.1869 aged 38. The above Samuel Wheelhouse died 15.8.1877 aged 63.
86. Reuben Kinning, yeoman, formerly of this parish and late of Tunbridge died 2.3.1823 aged 48. Also Sarah Kinning his wife died February 9 1851 aged 82.
87. Reuben Thomas Dudson Kinning of this parish died 30.1.1829 aged 27. Sarah Kinning his wife died 21.2.1873 aged 70.
88. Reuben Kinning, yeoman, formerly of Deptford but late of this parish died 2.4.1820 aged 84. Sarah his wife died 24.5.1829 aged 95.
89. A scroll. Sarah, daughter of R. and S. Woollett died 1.5.1857 aged 10 years.
90. Ann, daughter of Thomas and Martha Blatcher died August ye 1 1729 aged 11.
91. William Blatcher died 29.4.1864 aged 69. Sarah his wife died 13.12.1857 aged 58.
The North churchyard
92. The War Memorial Cross.
93. Henry Winn for 39 years parish clerk of this place. This headstone is erected by his fellow parishioners. He was born 4.6.1804 and died 19.2.1881. Amen
94. Phebe ye wife of John Chapman died January ye 4 1733 aged 29.
95. Thomas Martin son of Henry and Mary Martin of 101, Crawford Street, London, died 3.11.1849 aged 11. Albert son of the above died 13.2.1867 aged 23.
96. Henry Martin of this parish and 39, Baker Street, London, died 26.7.1866 aged 62. Mary Martin his wife died 17.11.1887 aged 84.
97. Charles Martin of this parish died 5.5.1873 aged 64.
98. James Martin of this parish died 8.1.1867 aged 71.
99. Sally Martin, daughter of James and Jane Martin of this parish died 30.1.1836 aged 35.
100. Mary Ann wife of Joseph Bayliss of the Borough of Southwark and daughter of James Martin of this parish died 19.6.1826 aged 28. A dutiful daughter, an affectionate wife and sincere friend. Also Mary Ann Bayliss daughter of the above died in infancy.
101. Jane wife of James Martin of this parish died 27.11.1824 aged 61. The above James Martin died December 17 1834 aged 68. Also John, George and Jeremiah Martin sons of the above died in their infancy.
102. Ann daughter of William and Charlotte Cunningham of this parish died 9.6.1810 aged 19.
103. A wooden rail. William Older, husband of Sarah Older of this parish died 17.8.1840 aged 53. He left 5 sons and 2 daughters; John, William, James, George, Henry, Elizabeth and Ann.
104. A narrow altar tomb. Mrs Margaret Sager, daughter of John and Mary Sager of Mattin in the West Riding of Yorkshire, died 29.7.1840 in her 64th year.
105. Joseph Elliott of this parish died 29.12.1839 aged 84. Amy Elliott wife of the above died 21.3.1811 aged 79.
106. Mr Joseph Elliott died 22.10.1806 aged 73. Mary Elliott his wife of this parish died 3.5.1801 aged 74. They left issue 8 children; William, John, Richard, Elizabeth, Thomas, Sally, Stephen and Henry.
107. William son of William Martin of Brockport in the United States of America died 9.2.1863 aged 46.
108. James Martin of this parish, son of William Martin of Brookport in the U.S. of A. died 20.7.1883 aged 62.
109. Albert, infant son of James and Mary Ellen Martin of Godden Green, Seal, born 20.8.1885 died 19.6.1886.
110. Caroline Dines died 24.9.1862 aged 23.
111. Ann wife of Edward Dines died 18.3.1864 aged 62. The above Edward Dines died 17.2.1888 aged 86.
112. A large, old altar tomb. South side.
Here lyeth the body of Margaret the wife of Stephen Fremblen and daughter of Henry Colens who departed this life December ye 11 1732 in ye 58 year of her age.
North side. A.C. 1708 aged 20 years.
Top. Here lyeth the body of Stephen Fremblin of this parish. He departed this life M[?arch] ye 22 1713 in the 75 year of his age. Here / lyeth ye body of James / Edmeds who departed this life May the 22 1714 / aged 42 years who was the / intired servant of Stephen / Fremblen who lost his life in / a dismal manner to the / grief of all his friends [said to have been shot.]
113. William Collens of this parish died February ye 8 1797 in his 88th year. Mary his wife died 26.11.1799 in her 71st year.
114. Rimmelion, daughter of William and Mary Collens of this parish died October 19 1767 aged ............ under grass.
115. Sarah daughter of William and Mary Collens died 16.1.1802 aged 52.
116. Henry Barrett of this parish died 13.2.1762 aged 35.
117. William Swan son of William and Alice Swan of this parish died 23.3.1864 aged 12.
118. Phillis Swan died 2.5.1863 aged 64. For 44 years the faithful servant of the Dowager Countess Torrington.
119. Mary wife of William Lepper of Little Brington and third daughter of William Main of East Haddon, Northamptonshire, died at Shipbourne 18.6.1872 aged 76.
120. Coped tomb. Mary Wynne died 8.9.1878 aged 60.
121. George Willsher, son of Stephen and Sarah Willsher died 22.12.1835 aged 21. John Willsher died 30.5.1838 aged 30.
Henry Willsher died 4.6.1846 aged 33.
122. Stephen Willsher of this parish died 12.3.1849 aged 72. Sarah, wife of the above died 24.7.1866 aged 89. Left two sons and one daughter; Stephen, William and Sarah.
123. Mercy wife of George Sayer of this parish died 28.9.1846 aged 49. Also Frances Mary, daughter of the above died 13.12.1846 aged 18. Erected as a tribute of sisterly regard.
124. James, husband of Ellen Chalklin who died at Shipbourne 7.2.1879 aged 37. Left one son, James Archibald.
125. Henry Barrett of this parish died 28.3.1816 aged 57. Ann Barrett his wife died 19.1.1826 aged 63. Issue; six sons and three daughters; Richard, Henry, William, George, Aaron, Jeremiah, Mary, Fanny and Elizabeth.
126. Henry Barrett of this parish died 8.6.1844 aged 58. Mary his wife and daughter of William and Mary Goodsir of West Peckham died 2 October 1851 aged 62.
127. Sarah Barrett, wife of William Barrett of this parish died 16 January 1831 aged 60. The above William Barrett died 24.2.1849 aged 87.
128. Elizabeth North, daughter of Henry and Ann Barrett of this parish died July 19 1837 aged 53.
129. William son of John and Catherine Barrett of this parish died 3.2.1812 aged 24.
130. Mary Bellingham, daughter of James and Frances Bellingham of the parish of Sevenoaks died 11.4.1810 aged 39.
131. James Bellingham died 14.4.1800 aged 58. Left Frances his wife and six children; James, George, William, Frances, Mary and Ann.
132. Richard Barrett late of this parish died 2.2.1764 aged 35. Left issue by Mary his wife five sons and four daughters.
133. Richard Barrett of this parish died 22.9.1743 aged 45. Sarah his wife died 11.1.1777 aged 73. Issue one son and one daughter; Richard and Sarah.
134. Sarah, daughter of Richard and Sarah Barrett died 2.7.1744 aged 14.
135. Jeremiah Cripps died 30.8.1849 aged 64. Ann his wife died 20.4.1853 aged 64. Jeremiah, son of the above died aged 6 months.
136. James Cork died 9.5.1893 at Hookwood Cottage aged 73.
137. Erected by Edward Cazalet in memory of Robert Arnold for 12 years head gamekeeper on the Fairlawn Estate died at Fairlawn from the effects of a gun shot wound accidentally received in the discharge of his duty. Born December 2 1819 died 10.11.1880 aged 61. Also Eliza Arnold his wife died 3.8.1885 aged 67.
138. Isabel wife of William Cheesman died 21.7.1898 aged 48. Frank George Cheesman son of the above, a Lance Corporal in the 2nd Somerset Light Infantry died of enteric fever at Bloemfontein 10.2.1901 aged 19.
139. Esther wife of Jonathan Carter died 21.2.1903 aged 65. Jonathan Carter died 25.3.1919 aged 78.
140. Harriett Hayes wife of George Hayes born 2.6.1843 died 21.4.1914. George Stephen Hayes, husband of the above died 23.8.1918 aged 75.
141. A slab in curbs. Henry Diprose died 21.5.1908 aged 72. Maria his wife died 2.8.1910 aged 74. Charlie, son of the above died 19.4.1897 aged 18.
142. A slab in curbs. David Haylor died 18.3.1915 aged 85. A beloved husband and father.
143. Julia Cripps died 16.4.1894 aged 73. William John Cripps, a Corporal in the 9th Lancers and grandson of the above was killed in action, Poplar Grove, South Africa, 7.3.1900 aged 23. Henry Cripps son of the above interred 21.10.1896 aged 44.
144. Thomas Fowler died 9.1.1886 aged 74. Caroline Augusta his wife died 12.9.1904 aged 89.
145. A cross by the North side of the church. John Yates died at Fairlawn 7.10.1837 aged 29.
Note: A few stones in the North West and North East, and stones in the South part South of the path are not included being recent.
L.L.D. 3rd July 1923.
An index to the M.I.s in Shipbourne Churchyard
Compiled by Zena Bamping
Name Index
Arnold, 137.
Barnard, 83.
Barrett, 116, 125-129,
132-134.
Baty, 79.
Bayliss, 100.
Bellingham, 20, 30, 31,
41, 47, 81, 130, 131.
Blackman, 2-9.
Blatcher, 90, 91.
Boarer, 48.
Bowra, 19.
Brooker, 72.
Carier, 25.
Carter, 139.
Cazalet, 84, 137.
Chalklin, 124.
Chapman, 94.
Cheesman, 138.
Cocket, 27-29.Coleman, 25.
Collens, 43, 44, 112-115.
Cork, 136.
Cripps,21,32,33,135,143.
Crowhurst, 78.
Cunningham, 80, 102.
Dalton, 69.
Dines, 110, 111.
Diprose, 141.
Dutnal, 22.
Edlow, 52.
Edmeds, 112.
Elliott, 45, 46, 105, 106.
Farrant, 64.
Fowler, 144.
Fremblen, 112.
Fry, 76.
Goodsir, 126.
Hampson, 24.
Hayes, 140.
Haylor, 142.Hodges, 56.
Jeffery, 53-55, 60, 61,
65, 66.
Jonestone, 82.
Kinning, 86-88.
Knight, 57-59, 63, 64,
67, 69.
Latter, 42.
Lepper, 119.
Lord, 83.
Main, 119.
Marsh, 73.
Martin, 95-101, 107-109.
Moris, 17.
Moyce, 11-14.
North, 128.
Obee, 34, 35.
Older, 103.
Richardson, 1.
Roberts, 70.
Sager, 104.Sayer, 123.
Shelton, 3.
Shorter, 74.
Simpson, 10, 36.
Skinner, 49.
Smith, 51.
Sutton, 69.
Swan, 117, 118.
Symonds, 77.
Tharpe, 37-40.
Thorne, 75.
Timewell, 26.
Torrington, 118.
Torte, 15, 16.
Walter, 23, 24.
Wheelhouse, 85.
Willsher, 121, 122.
Winn, 93, 120.
Woatoon, 62.
Woollett, 89.
Yates, 145.
Place Index
Abney Park, 26.
Bloemfontein, 138.
Brockport, U.S.A.,107, 108.
Bromley, 11.
Buds, 63, 64.
Claygate, 52.
Dartford, 69.
Deptford, 88.
Durban, Natal, 26.East Haddon, Northants, 119.
Fairlawn, 59, 84, 137, 145.
Godden Green, Seal, 109.
Hookwood, 77, 136.
Islington, London, 26.
Little Brington, 119.
London, Baker Street, 96.
London, Crawford Street, 95.
London, 51, 82.
Mattin, West Riding, Yorks., 104.Poplar Grove, South Africa, 143.
Sevenoaks, 38, 55, 130.
Southwark, Bridge Street, 2.
Southwark, 100.
Trench, Tunbridge, 24.
Tunbridge Wells, Camden Road, 75.
Tunbridge, 86.
West Peckham, 126.
Westcliff, 26.
Monumental Inscriptions of St Johns the Baptist West Wickham
The contents of field notebook containing the continuation of St Johns the Baptist West Wickham. Taken on 1st August 1891 - Leland L. Duncan. Transcribed by Frank Bamping 5 March 2001.
West of the church
1. A headstone. Mrs Jane Tosh died 23.5.1843 aged 63.
2. A headstone. Mary, wife of Henry Giles, died 29.8.1868 aged 73. Also the above Henry Giles died 13 April 1869 aged 80.
3. A pedestal with a flat cross. George Lyon Thomas, son of Henry and Eliza Thomas who died at Penge, Surrey, 17 February 1855 aged 27. Also Henry Thomas, father of the above, of Penge and 35, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, died at Penge 24.6.1859 aged 65. Also Eliza Thomas wife of the above died at Penge 12.1.1877 aged 83.
4. A cross. Sacred to the memory of Edward Stanley James, M.A., vicar of Letcombe Regis, Berks., who died at West Wickham July 24th 1868 aged 46. Also Frances Catherine wife of the above who died September 4 1887 aged 70 years.
5. A cross. Sacred to the memory of Sarah widow of the Revd. Edward James, canon of Winchester Cathedral and vicar of Alton, Hants., who died February 13th 1877 aged 79. Also of Arabella Matilda their youngest daughter who died September 2nd 1880 aged 46 years.
6. A headstone. Mr Edward Hutson of this parish died June 11 1792 aged 74.
7. A headstone. Mary Childs late of Down in Kent died 5.8.1847 aged 86. Also Thomas Chapman died August 15 1882 aged 68.
8. A large tomb within iron railings. On the South side. In the vault beneath repose the mortal remains of Harriett wife of Admiral Sir John West, K.C.B. A faithful wife, an affectionate mother, a true friend. She was born August 5th 1783 died March 11th 1858. On the North side. Here lie interred the remains of Admiral Sir John West, Knight Grand Cross of the most Honourable Order of the Bath and Admiral of the Fleet. Born July 28th 1774 died April 18th 1862. He was the son of Temple West, Esquire, a Lieutenant-Colonel, 1st Regiment of Guards, and representative of the family of the Wests. Formerly of the counties of Buckingham and Northampton to whom a tablet is inscribed in this church.
9. A headstone. Mr Richard Crittall of this parish died May 26 1863 aged 73. A fond husband and father. Also Mary Crowder Crittall wife of the above died January 29 1881 aged 81.
10. A headstone. Henry Lenton Crittall died suddenly March 15th 1855 aged 23.
11. A cross. Catherine, only child of Cornelius and Catherine Moffat died January 21 1871 aged 22.
12. A headstone. Lucy wife of Amos Sevenoakes died July 4 1880 at West Wickham aged 55. Also Amos Sevenoakes died February 18 1885 aged 62.
13. A headstone. Ann Holland died 17 December 1872 aged 58.
14. A headstone with cherub's face. Mary Goosey wife of Thomas Goosey of this parish died 2 December 1765 aged 26. Also Mary Goosey daughter of the above died ye 12 of December 1765 aged 1 month.
15. A headstone with skull, glass and snake. Isaac Jackson who died in the year 1733. Also Thomasin wife of the above died 5 May 1766 in her 78th year.
16. A white marble cross. Alice Emily, wife of James William Gladstone died March 1st 1887 aged 25 years.
17. A headstone. Mrs Sukey Small (spinster) born 24 November 1734 at Salisbury in Wiltshire. She enjoyed an uninterrupted series of good health and lived to the advanced age of 99 years and 7 months, much respected by all who knew her. She died in this parish 14 June 1834.
18. A headstone. Mrs Ann Humby daughter of Mr John Alexander of this parish died 10.3.1836 in her 28th year.
19. A headstone. Mrs Ann Alexander wife of John Alexander of this parish died 9.5.1837 aged 67. The above Mr John Alexander died 13 November 1845 in his 84th year.
20. A headstone in rails. John Anderson, Esquire, of this parish died May 9 1838 aged 68.
21. A white cross with "Home" thereon. Henry Thomas Butler, late Colonel of the 13th Hussars died 16 December 1881 aged 39 years. Thomas Butler, father of the above died 9 October 1893 aged 79. Emma Elizabeth, second wife of the above Thomas Butler and daughter of Admiral Bertie Cator died 2.5.1895 aged 82.
22. Frances Beake Rush ob. 9 February 1809 aet. 24.
22a. Katherine Jane Elizabeth, daughter of William and Jane Tyndale and niece to Frances Beake Rush, who like her died after a long and painful illness. Died 26 December 1816 aged 23.
23. A flat stone. Emily, daughter of the late Henry Seward, Esquire, formerly of Bromley, Kent, died 28 September 1868 aged 79. Also Charlotte, twin sister of the above and last surviving daughter of the said Henry Seward, Esq., died 16 January 1871 aged 81.
24. A flat stone. Henry Seward, Esquire, died 28 May 1793 aged 51. Charlotte his wife died April 9 1828 aged 75. Also Katherine wife of Henry Hake Seward, Esquire, (son of the above) died 28 February 1847 aged 67. Also above named Henry Hake Seward, Esq., died 19 January 1848 aged 69.
25. A very fine altar tomb:- On top. To the memory of Richard Seward, Esquire, who died 31st March 1764 aged 32. Samuel Beachcroft, Esquire, ob. 30 April 1796. Also Elizabeth, widow of the above ob. 10 March 1803. Also Mary wife of Thomas Beachcroft, Esq., died 4th May 1865 aged 46 years. Thomas Beachcroft, Esq., eldest son of Thomas Seward Beachcroft, Esq., born 24th February 1800 died 22nd October 1878.
On the South side. SARAH !!! (sic) wife of Matthews Beachcroft, Esquire, died 27 October 1793 aged 27. Also Matthews Beachcroft, Esq., died 6th April 1823 aged 63 years. On the East end. Elizabeth, second wife and widow of Matthews Beachcroft Esquire died 30th January 1865 aged 82 years. On the North side. A faculty for the vault underneath this tomb was granted to Samuel Beachcroft, Esq., 6th June 1764.
26. A flat stone. Thomas Seward Beachcroft, Esquire Obiit XV February MDCCCXIX Aetat XLIII. Also Charlotta, relict of the above obiit XXIV October MDCCCLVII aetat LXXVII. Also Robert Beachcroft, Esq., obiit XVII August MDCCCLVI aetat XLIV. Also Charles Beachcroft, Esq., obiit XXI October MDCCCLXVI aetat LII. Also Sarah Beachcroft died 6 August 1881 aetat 72.
27. A headstone. Joseph Asbury died May 10 1886 aged 59.
28. A headstone. Mabel wife of Richard Rhod Swann died 19.3.1885 aged 20.
29. A flat tomb. Mrs Frances Dunlop wife of Robert Buchanan Dunlop, Esquire died August 17 1833 aged 61. Also Robert Buchanan Dunlop, Esq., died January 13 1837 aged 80. Elizabeth Dunlop, daughter of Robert Buchanan Dunlop the eldest son of the above died December 17 1839 aged 2 months. Frances Harriet his 3rd daughter died December 29 1845 aged 17 years and 8 months. Emma wife of the last named Robert Buchanan Dunlop died March 16 1851 aged 36. James 2nd son of the first named Robert Buchanan Dunlop died December 20th 1859 aged 56 years.
30. A small cross. Michael Philip Ashcroft born July 9th died August 10 1884. 31. A headstone. Easter Wescoe died July 10 1790 aged 75. Erected by the family whose vault near unto adjoins in recognition of her faithful services for 31 years during which she attended 14 of their children from their infancy.
32. George eldest son of Major Basil Jackson and Frances his wife born November 12 1837 died December 2 1841.
33. An altar tomb in iron rails. South side. In this vault / are deposited the remains of / Harriet Elizabeth Courtenay / only daughter of / William Courtenay, Esquire, and Lady Harriet his wife / she was born May 31st 1809 and died October 3rd 1826 / aged 17 years and 4 months. The modest virtues sweet temper and steadiness of religious principle / which endeared her to all those who knew and could appreciate her retiring character / and particularly to her sorrowing parents and relations / gave the blessed comforting assurance that the all merciful God / had prepared her at this early age for her removal / to an happy eternity / Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God / St Matthew Ch.5 v.8.
West end. Within this vault lie the remains of Hugh the beloved child of William Reginald Courtenay and Lady Elizabeth his wife born November 10th 1833 died March 13th 1835 aged 1 year and 4 months (Job 1.21 follows)
North side. Sacred to the memory of Harriet, Countess of Devon / daughter of Sir Lucas Pepys, Bt., and Jane Elizabeth, Countess of Rothes / and wife of William 10th Earl of Devon / born May 25th 1777 died December 16th 1839/.
To her, whose gentle and guileless character was loved and respected by all who knew her / whose mild and benevolent disposition made her as indulgent to the failings / as she was charitable to the wants of others (and often alas: to the sacrifice of her own health) / led her to spend her life in ministering to the happiness of those around her / who as a daughter dutiful and affectionate as a wife and mother tender devoted and self denying / exemplified in her daily conduct the graces of the Christian character / and whose humble piety and entire reliance on the merits of her Saviour / afford the confident hope of her acceptance through Him / to her this stone is inscribed by her sorrowing husband and children /in token of their thankfulness to God for the blessing of having belonged to her / and of their earnest hope and prayer that they may by His Grace be enabled so to benefit by / her example that they may through Christ become partakers of the same glorious inheritance in Heaven. She opened her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness / Her children arise up and call her blessed her husband also and he praiseth her./ (Proverbs XXX 26.29) [sic should be 26,28]Her remains are deposited beneath this stone in the spot which she most loved on earth and hallowed by / her daily visits and prayers the resting place of the remains of a beloved daughter and infant son. On the East side. Here also are deposited the remains of Edward Courtenay / the beloved infant of William Courtenay, Esq., and Lady Harriet his wife / he was born May 3rd 1813 and died January 16th 1814 aged 8 months and 13 days.
34. A pedestal and urn. Louisa Georgiana Roe only daughter of William Roe, Esquire, of Withdean in the County of Sussex, formerly Chairman of the Board of Customs. She died 2 March 1848 after a long and wearisome illness aged 65. Her remains are deposited here according to her wish next to those of a dearly beloved friend.
35. A grey granite cross. John Thomas Austen, B.D., 28 years rector of this parish born 11 June 1794 died 10 June 1876.
36. A white marble cross. Claude Lynnford Bicknell born XXIV October MDCCCLX died 1 July MDCCCLXXXII.
37. A white marble cross. Emma wife of Edward Cripper born March 17 1813 died July 14 1889. Also Edward Cripper her husband born August 28 1815 died Sunday March 8 1891. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die". At rest until the day break and the shadows flee away. Revisited 1st June 1919 - L.L.D.
38. A coped tomb with a foliated cross on top. Eliza Farnaby died A.D. 1861 aged 39 years. Charles Francis Farnaby died A.D. 1859 aged 31 years.
40. A marble cross. Maria Diana Cator, daughter of the late General Sir William Cator, K.C.B., born 20.5.1819 died 29.3.1892.
41. An altar tomb in rails covered with ivy. On the South side. John Percival, Esquire, late Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Royal Artillery at Woolwich died December 1830 aetat 62.
42. A headstone. Mrs Frances Lenton, wife of Mr Thomas Lenton of this parish died May 18 1833 aged 40. Also the above Mr Thomas Lenton died 23 November 1860 aged 61.
43. A headstone. Mrs Mary Crittall, wife of Mr Richard Crittall of this parish died March 30 1810 aged 53. Also Mr Richard Crittall, a native of Rotherfield in Sussex but for 67 years a much respected inhabitant of this parish died April 26 1845 aged 87.
44. A headstone. Mrs Rose Berrington died August 6 1822 aged 57. Also Mr Francis Berrington, farmer, and for many years churchwarden of this parish died 26.10.1834 aged 76.
45. A headstone. Frances, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Paget died June 7 1837 aged 8 years. Also Mrs Jane Crittall died January 26 1851 aged 93.
46. A headstone by yew bush. Mr John Percival died January 15 1801 aged 78. Also Mrs Eleanor Percival wife of the above died July 28 1811 aged 70.
47. A headstone. Mary Ann Percival died October 12 180(?2) aged 25. Mr Jonas Percival died May 20 1811 aged 32 years. Also Eleanor Percival died .... 1804 aged 10 years.
48. A headstone. Richard Paget of Guildford died 14.12.1879 aged 42.
49. A headstone. John Churcher of Wickham Court Farm in this parish died at Torbay January 7 1810 aged 30. Also Mary Eaton, widow of the above died April 1813 aged 31. Also their daughter Mary aged 1 year. Also John, elder son of the above died April 8 1824 aged 17. Also John, last surviving son of William and Elizabeth Churcher died March 5 1877 and is interred beside his mother at Worthing.
50. A headstone. William Churcher of Wickham Court Farm in this parish and younger son of John Churcher was drowned in the Solent November 1 1860 aged 51. Also Elizabeth widow of the above died at Worthing January 29 1903 aged 83. Also their infant children: Arthur, Kate, Edith and Ernest.
51. A white marble cross. Elizabeth wife of Peter Paget died at Croydon July 16 1868 aged 73. Also the above Peter Paget died at Croydon October 26 1879 aged 83.
52. An altar tomb much covered in ivy. On the South side. Mr Philip Eaton died August 23 1835 aged 52. On the North side. Mrs Susanna Eaton ........ April 1858 aged (?7)0 years.
53. A headstone below the West window of the North aisle Frances Blake Rush, ob. 19 February 1800 aet. 24.
54. A headstone. Katherine Jane Elizabeth, daughter of William and Jane Tyndale and niece of F.B. Rush died 26 December 1816 aged 27.
This ends those up to a line from the North Transept wall. Stones to the North of the church, beginning at the N.W. angle of the North Transept.
55. A headstone. John William Brasier son of John and Patty Brasier ..... 180(?2) aged 13 years.
56. A headstone. John William Brasier son of John and Patty Brasier of this parish died June 26 1789 aged 7 weeks. Also Patty Brasier, daughter of John and Patty Brasier late of the parish of Coulsdon died January 5 1801 aged 2 years. Also an infant of the above.
57. An altar tomb covered with ivy. Mr Thomas Kemp departed this life August 28 1808 aged 60. Also Mrs Averill Kemp relict of Mr Thomas Kemp died February 24 1828 aged 68. Also Elizabeth wife of Mr George B. Kemp of High Street, Croydon, departed this life May 26 1857 in his 70th year.
58. An altar tomb covered with ivy.
59. Another tomb quite covered with ivy. On the North side. Sacred to the memory of John Alexander, Esquire, of Greenwich, died February 11 1819 aged 85 years.
60. A cross. Eleanor Eliza 3rd daughter of John Farnaby Lennard and Julia his wife born February 2 1853 died December 22 1854.
61. A granite cross. Sir John Farnaby Lennard, Bart., of Wickham Court, born September 27 1816 died December 21 1899. Julia Maria Frances, wife of the above and daughter of Henry Hallam, the historian, born December 1 1818 died July 15 1888. Isabella, widow of Sir John Farnaby Lennard, Bart., born October 5 1833 died March 24 1918.
62. A headstone. James, son of James and Ann Alexander of the parish of Edenbridge died April 9 1799 aged 6 years. Also Eliza daughter of the above died 9 November 1819 aged 18.
63. A headstone. Mrs Anne Stretton, wife of Mr John Stretton of Lambeth, died August 11 1840 in her 53rd year. Lamented by her husband and children.
64. A cross. Sarah Bristow born March 2 1821 died August 9 1870. For 17 years a servant in the family of Colonel Farnaby Lennard of Wickham Court.
65. A headstone. William Stephen Divall died February 2 1870 aged 25 years. Amelia Divall, mother of the above died April 6 1878 aged 73. Also Stephen Divall, husband of the above died February 3 1881 aged 71.
66. A headstone. Mrs Ann Marchant died 14 September 1833 in her 35th year.
67. A headstone. Charles Alfred, child of Joseph and Hannah Slatter born May 30 1882 died November 23 aged 5 months.
68. An altar tomb. Here lieth the remains of Elizabeth wife of Peter Wright of Pall Mall in the City of Westminster who died 14 October 1794 aged 48 years.
69. A headstone. Charlotte Emma, daughter of Charles and Charlotte Christiana Toller born 31 January 1839 died 9 July 1841.
70. A granite headstone. Walter John Charles Parrell died April 7 1889 aged 7 months. Also Sarah Jenkins died September 29 1889 aged 17. Also Hilda E. Parrell died July 10 1891 aged 6 months. Also F.P. Jenkins husband of the above died January 23 1894 aged 52.
71. A headstone. Samuel Ellis of this parish died October 30 1787 aged 45. What a husband and a father ought to be he was. Hannah Pearce, wife of the above died January 23 1806 aged 61. Selina Burlington, granddaughter of the above died March 12 1815 aged 7 years and 10 months.
72. A headstone. Mrs Sarah Brewis died February 11 180 (?3 or 8) aged 78. Also Mr Robert Brewis, husband of the above died at Finchley in Middlesex 13 December 1850 aged 81. A native of Warkworth in the County of Northumberland.
73. A cross. Elizabeth Young, wife of Henry Young of this parish died August 1868 aged 43. Henry Young died May 8 1876 aged 60. Henry Coleman Ginger, grandson of the above died 31 August 1892 in his 21st year.
74. A headstone. Captain Samuel Fowell, R.N., died 30 March aged (?4)0 years in the year 1823.
75. An altar tomb. On the North side. To the memory of Joseph Martin, Esquire, of Hayes in this County died April 8 1777 aged 36 years.
76. Two stones at the head and foot. E.R. 1805.
77. A headstone. Mr John Scott of this parish died (? August 8) 1810 aged 74. Mary Scott, widow of the above died June 10 1812 aged 70.
78. A headstone. Charlotte Combe, daughter of Henry and (Christian) Combe died December + 1787 aged 21 months. Also Elizabeth Grant died 10 June 1787 aged 10 years.
79. A headstone by the East door of the North transept. Susanna Newman, wife of Thomas Newman of this parish died February 13 1832 in her 71st year. Also the above Thomas Newman died 24 February 1834 aged 72.
80. A headstone. Ann Newman wife of Thomas Newman died 2 April 1801 aged 45.
81. A wood rail. North. Thomas Newman died October 6 1882 aged 54. South. William Newman died 15 September 1878 aged (?90) years.
82. A headstone. Alicia Hillier, late wife of James Hillier died October 23 1783 aged 23.
83. A headstone. Hannah Hillier, wife of William Hillier of this parish died February 27 1788 aged 72.
84. A headstone. William Hillier of this parish died September 24 1782 aged 64.
85. A headstone. ?Thomas, son of ....... .......
86. A headstone. John H...... 1777 died in the 66th year of his age.
87. A headstone. Ann, wife of William Hillier of the parish of Croydon died December 12 1792 aged 33.
88. A headstone. John Hillier of the parish of Croydon died .....(?1803) aged 4(?) years.
89. A cross. Joseph Becket Hillier died at Southsea, Hants., November 1 1878 aged 53 and is interred here. Also John Griffin died 18 September 1884 aged 45. Also our dear sister Emma wife of the above John Griffin died aged 68 years (no date given - L.L.D.)
90. A small headstone. Georgina Ethel Dubber died January 5 1885 aged 10 years and 6 months.
91. A headstone. John Cooper of this parish died 17 December 1883 aged 73. Also John Cooper died 15.3.1902 aged 87.
92. A headstone. Esther Histed Carton died March 25 1895 aged 54. Also Alfred Carton died August 28 1895 aged 55. Erected by their children.
93. A headstone. Charlotte Demorin died ? June 1779 aged 57. Also Emelie Jus(?ill) sister of the above died July 1798 aged 78.
94. A headstone. Hugh Knowlings, Esquire, of West Wickham in Kent died July 18 1780.
95. A headstone. Mr Samuel House of Bromley Common died 20 March 1846 aged 62. Mrs Frances House, relict of the above died 19 May 1851 in her 82nd year.
96. A cross. Florence Edith, wife of John Ward born 11.4.1880 died February 27 1910.
97. A granite cross. To my beloved wife Annie Eleanor Woolman died 22.2.1918 aged 52.
98. A headstone. Frances Hodges wife of Richard Hodges, Esquire, of His Majesty's Customs died 26 January 1823 aged 50. Also their daughter Harriot Spencer wife of Lt. T. Locke Lewis of the Royal Engineers died September 7 1827 aged 25 years.
99. A headstone covered with ivy. Mr John Cook of this parish died 17 December 1793 aged 63. A tender husband.
99a. A headstone covered with ivy linked with above ....... .......
Two footstones - J.C. 1793 and ....... 1802.
100. A headstone. Annie wife of John Beal of West Wickham, Kent, died August 12 1883 aged 36. Also William Hollamby brother of the above died January 11 1910 aged 65.
101. A cross. Ellen Olive died February 13 1902 aged 57. Phoebe Ann Day eldest daughter of the above died 1 June 1891 aged 28. John Olive, husband of the above died 19.3.1917 aged 78.
The end of West Wickham. The remaining stones are mostly at the foot of the hill on the North side are all modern i.e. since 1891
Whit Sunday 1919 - L.L.D.
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A transcription of a further Leland Duncan notebook for West Wickham also called "Book II" and starting with Plot I. dated July 25th [no year].
102. Headstone. Rebecca Coote wife of Thomas Coote of this parish died November 6th 1858 aged 54 years. Also Mary Coote died October 8th 1853 aged 14 years 8 months.
103. A small cross. Edwin Roots died March 12 1875 aged 10 years.
104. A cross. "Annie" / Hannah Eliza / dearly beloved daughter of Robert and Hannah Palfrey Harman born June 28 1846 died December 22 1889.
105. Headstone. Captain Thomas Wills of the brigantine Trusty of Torquay, Devon, who died at Demerara September 22 1837 aged 34 years. Also Eliza Wills, relict of the above who died at West Wickham August 17 1869 aged 66 years. Also Felicia Carolina daughter of the above died at St. Johns, Newfoundland, November 22 1837 aged 11 months. Also Richard Palfrey Yabsley died April 4 1881 aged 74 years. Also Mary Palfrey Yabsley died August 29 1879 aged 74 years. Brother and sister of the above Eliza Wills.
106. Headstone. Ann daughter of Robert and Hannah Palfrey Harman of this parish died May 11 1842 aged 2 years and 3 months. Also Thomas Wills Harman died September 8 1843 aged 16 months. Also John Yabsley Harman died October 29 1847 aged 3 years and 3 months. Also an infant died on January 6th 1858. Also Sophia Harman daughter of the above died July 7 1869 aged 21 years. Also Hannah Palfrey wife of Robert Harman died April 16 1881 aged 69 years. Also the above Robert Harman who died May 9 1885 in his 75th year.
107. Headstone. Mrs Mary Vine late of Uckfield, Sussex, who died in this parish January 21st 1839 aged 89 years. Also Charlotte wife of Robert Lindsay of the Old Kent Road, London, and daughter of the above who died February 25th 1848 aged 63 years. Also Thomas Harman many years resident in this parish died August 30 1859 aged 78 years. Also Ann widow of the above Thomas Harman died May 21 1860 aged 81 years and the daughter of the said Mary Vine. Also the above Robert Lindsay died June 23 1868 aged 73 years. Also Sarah widow of the late William Maynard and daughter of the above Mary Vine died January 12 1866 aged 86 years. Also Sophia daughter of the above Mary Vine died April 25 1877 aged 87 years.
108. Headstone. Emma daughter of Richard and Frances Harman of this parish died August 3 1843 aged 14 months. Also Charlotte Harman died October 3 1853 aged 9 years. Also Frances wife of Richard Harman died November 21 1883 aged 74 years.
109. Headstone. Caroline wife of Thomas Mathie of this parish died December 2 1871 aged 45 years. Also Marian Rous Mathie youngest daughter of the above died January 5 1884 aged 18 years.
110. Headstone. Jane wife of Thomas Leech of this parish died May 2 1840 aged 35 years.
111. Headstone. Frederick Hall died 9 march 1845 aged 80 years. Also Mary Ann Rea, sister of the above died 29 April 1846 aged 80 years. For 23 years a faithful and attached servant to Lieut-Col. Cator's family.
112. Headstone. Mrs Esther Stevens died October 31 1843 aged 75 years. Also Joseph Stevens husband of the above died 15.6.1854 aged 80.
113. Headstone. Catherine wife of Horton Stockwin and fourth daughter of the late John Cooper of this parish who died January 8 1864 aged 39 years.
114. Headstone. John Cooper of Waits Farm of this parish who died May 11 A.D. 1860 aged 83 years. Also Elizabeth Cooper wife of the above died August 1 1867 in the 80 year of her age.
115. Headstone. Elizabeth youngest and beloved daughter of William and Hannah Cooper of this parish died August 18 1865 aged 8 years. Also Hannah Hillier wife of William Cooper died February 28 1888 aged 71 years.
116. Headstone. William Sargent died May 6 1856 aged 58 years. Also Harriet Sargent wife of the above died July 4 1877 aged 74 years.
The following three headstones are enclosed within iron rails.
117. Mr William Best, formerly of Layham's Farm in this parish died at Dorsett Gardens, Brighton, February 4 1864 aged 65 years.
118. Mr John Best of Layham's Farm in this parish died 30 November 1831 in the 65th year of his age.
119. Ann wife of John Best of this parish and daughter of George and Mary Staples of the parish of Knockholt in this county died 8 October 1823 in the 54th year of her age.
120. Headstone. Mar William Best son of Edward and Mary Best of this parish died December 3 1815 aged 59 years.
121. Headstone. Thomas, son of Edward and Mary Best of this parish died 21 March 1795 aged 54 years.
122. Headstone. Mary wife of Edward Best of this parish and daughter of Thomas and Mary Plumer died January 18 1795 aged 69 years.
123. Headstone. Mr Edward Best of this parish died February 12 1786 aged 70 years.
124. The following two memorials are within iron rails.
(a) Mr William Tiffin, son of Thomas Tiffin, died January 16 1789 aged 51 years. Also Amey relict of the above William Tiffin who died at her house in St Albans Terrace, Lambeth, on the 27 December 1831 in the 83 year of her age.
Flat stone below the above headstone. Also Amy Tiffin daughter of the said William and Amy Tiffin died 26 February 1844 aged 69 years. Also Elizabeth Jane Herring, relict of John Herring, esquire, of Lambeth and last surviving daughter of William and Amy Tiffin died 10 June 1852 aged 81. Also Henry Norton son of Jeremiah Norton of Colebrook Row, Islington, died March 20 1800 aged 10 months. Also Mary Norton eldest daughter of the above Jeremiah Norton born October 13 1794 died October 23 1867 aged 73. Also William Norton second son of the above Jeremiah Norton born 26 December 1800 died 12 January 1871.
124. Mrs Ann Tiffin wife of Mr Thomas Tiffin of this parish died (b) February 9 1753 aged 45. Also the above Mr Thomas Tiffin died March 22 1765 aged 69. Also Mrs Ann Tiffin wife of the above died December 6 1782 aged 69.
A flatstone below the above headstone. Elizabeth Norton, third daughter of Jeremiah Norton, esquire, died at Clifton, April 24 1883 aged 80 years.
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The final transcription of L.L. Duncan's notebooks for St John Baptist, West Wickham, titled "Book I to be read with Book II".
26th July 1890. L.L.D.
125. A flat headstone within iron rails. John Gothard, Baron de Rehausen, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his Majesty The King of Sweden and Norway at the Court of St James's born in Lisbon June 8 1802 died in London March 2 1854.
126. Headstone. Alice Elliott died November 2 1868 aged 75. William Elliott her husband died October 12 1873 aged 85.
127. Headstone. Joseph Staple of Florence Place, Deptford, in this county, died March 18 1845 aged 72. Also Mary Staple eldest daughter of the above (interred at Nunhead Cemetery) who died November 27 1857 aged 61. Also Sarah Ann Staple widow of the above Joseph Staple died February 9 1862 aged 72.
128. Headstone. Mrs Carolina Staple wife of Joseph Staple of the Borough of Southwark died 21 December 1815 aged 44. Also Caroline Staple daughter of the above died 3 July 1817 aged 19.
129. Headstone. Joseph and Eliza, son and daughter, of Joseph and Caroline Staple of St George's Southwark. Joseph died 17 October 1806 aged 1 year & 2 months. Eliza died 23 January 1807 aged 7.
130. Headstone. Mr Thomas Staple of the Parish of Hayes died 16 November 1808 in his 64th year.
131. Headstone. Mrs Mary Staple wife of Mr Joseph Staple of Hayes died 11 July 1789 aged 47.
132. Headstone. Joseph Staple died 1 June 1780 aged 50.
133. A large tomb. George Matthew, late of Groveton, who died October 7 1814 aged 62. Also Samuel, second son of the above who died January 20 1811 aged 22. Also Mary wife of the above George Matthew who died January 14 1810 aged 50.
134. Headstone. Mrs Mary Washford died 7 October 1791 aged 61.
135. Headstone. Mary Washford wife of John Washford died October X 1770 aged 79. Also George Washford son of John and Sarah Washford died January 8 1772 aged 47.
136. Headstone. Sarah Washford wife of John Washford died September ye 18 1734 aged 43.
137. Headstone. Elizabeth Washford, spinster, died February 20 1768 aged 82. Also John Washford died July ye 13 1770 aged 75.
138. Headstone. Thomas Bargrove died September 28 1791 aged 74.
139. Headstone. Thomas Bargrove, of the parish of Croydon, son of Thomas and Mary Bargrove, many years residents of this place. He died July 20 1797 aged 47.
140. Headstone. Mr John Bargrove died March 26 1828 aged 77. Maria Bargrove wife of the above died March 10 1843 aged 75.
141. A headstone with an organ engraved on top. Robert W. Rennison died September 12 1870 aged 25. This stone was erected by the choir of St Matthew's Croydon as a lasting tribute of respect to an esteemed friend.
142. Headstone. Thomas Blundell died February 3 1866 aged 75. Also Maria wife of the above died January 12 1880 aged 87. Also George son of the above died April 3 1855 aged 43. Also Ada Florence who died May 5 1866 aged 1 year.
143. Headstone. Mr George Overy, plumber, of this parish, died April 4 1808 aged 71. Also Ann relict of the above George Overy died May 4 1813 aged 69.
144. Headstone. Mr John Phillips late tanner of Lambeth in the county of Surrey died 9 May 1780 aged 50.
145. Headstone. William Dawkins of this parish died March 21 1787 aged 84. Also Sarah Dawkins wife of the above died January 11 1780 aged 75.
146. Headstone. Mr George Clinch who died at Rowes Farm in this parish on 17 December 1872 aged 49. Also Caroline wife of the above also died at Rowes Farm in this parish December 2 1887 aged 65.
147. Headstone. George Amor died 7 January 1876 aged 87. Matilda Branch Amor wife of the above died 26 January 1879 aged 87. Also Caroline Louisa Amor daughter of the above died August 23 1888 aged 68.
148. Headstone. Thomas Plummer son of Thomas and Mary Plummmer of this parish died February 23 1800 aged 65.
149. A headstone with cherub's head and wings. Here lieth the body of / Mrs Mary Plummer / of this parish who died / the 28th December 1757 / aged 59 years. / Also the body of / Mr Thomas Plummer / late of this parish husband / of the above Mary Plummer / who died the 30th April 1765 aged 75.
150. Headstone. Mr William Best late of the parish of Croydon died August 17 1786 in his 78th year. Also Mrs Hannah Best wife of the above died May 26 1786 aged 83.
151. Headstone. Ann Jackson late wife of William Jackson of Addington in Surrey, who died 20 July 1767 aged 43.
152. A headstone with cherub's face and wings. Here lyeth the body of / Thomas Phillips / of this parish who died / March 25th 1733 aged 58 / and Mary wife of the said Thomas / died June 4th 1763 aged 80.
153. Headstone. Mr Thomas Stokes of the parish of Bromley in Kent died 10 January 1777 ....... [age underground - L.L.D.]
154. A headstone with skull &c. Mary Wilkenson, wife of Richard Wilkenson died March 23 1742 in ye ....... [ age underground - L.L.D.]
155. Headstone. Sophia Smale Burtwell wife of Augustus Frederick Burtwell died February 25 1888 in her 23rd year.
156. Headstone on one side. Henry Payne of Brighton died February 26 1870 aged 50. Also Francis Mallilieu Payne son of the above died at Tucacas, Venezuela, where he rests December 20 1881 aged 23.
On the reverse side. Sarah Atwell, wife of George Sweeting died June 23 1831 aged 27. Also three children of the above; George Atwell died August 1 1831 aged 3 months, Sarah Atwell died August 7 1834 aged 8 years, Mrs Elizabeth Ann Field died January 7 1867 aged 38, daughter of the above George and Sarah Atwell Sweeting and wife of Frederick Thomas Field. Also of Elizabeth Sweeting wife of George Sweeting died November 25 1875 aged 68. Also George Sweeting died October 23 1886 in his 84th year.
157. Headstone. Mary Ann daughter of William and Ann Sweeting Tapsell died June 15 1888 aged 55.
On the reverse side. Mrs Martha May of the parish of Bromley who died November 14 1781 aged 75. Also Ann Sweeting Tapsell wife of William Tapsell of this parish died June 6 1848 aged 57. Only daughter of the late Edward May of Bromley, Kent. Also William Tapsell husband of the above Ann Sweeting Tapsell died October 23 1851 aged 49.
158. Headstone. Ann wife of Thomas Sweeting of this parish died 28 August 1838 aged 69. Also three of her children. Also Mr Thomas Sweeting , husband of the above died 4 October 1852 aged 74, leaving a widow and three children to lament his loss.
159. Headstone. Mary wife of Mr John Bennett of this parish died May 20 1828 in her 43rd year. A tender mother.
160. Headstone. ....... daughter of William and Mary Bennett who died January 20 1795 in the 23rd year of her age.
161. Headstone. William Bennett of this parish died 1 January 1781 aged 49. Also Mary Bennettt his wife died 29 December 1780 aged 50.
162. Headstone. Mr John Kemp of this parish died September 5 1811 aged 63. Also Elizabeth Kemp wife of the above died November 29 1839 aged 74.
163. A small cross. Ethel May Kemp born March 4 1879 died February 7 1880.
164. Headstone. Thomas Kemp born July 8 1813 died June 12 1879. Also Priscilla wife of the above born July 2 1822 died August 24 1878. Also Thomas born August 13 1842 died April 11 1879.Also Augustus born June 30 1857 died February 28 1877. Sons of Thomas and Priscilla Kemp.
165. Headstone in the same enclosure as above. William son of Thomas Kemp of Eynsford, Kent, died February 19 1836 aged 21. Also George born July 2 1846 died October 14 1849. Also James born September 4 1850 died November 4 1856. Sons of Thomas and Priscilla Kemp.
166. Headstone. Elizabeth wife of James Winget of this parish died 26 January 1854 aged 48. Also James Winget died 20 November 1859 aged 55.
167. Headstone. George Barnes died March 21 1874 aged 38. Also John Sweeting died August 25 1880 aged 40.
168. Headstone. William Cooper of Addington died May 3 1848 aged 68. Also Eliza daughter of the above died January 12 1849 aged 33. Also Anne wife of the above died April 28 A.D. 1862 aged 77.
169. A small headstone. A.M.C. 1771, I.C. 1773, B.C. 1773, S.C. 1771.
170. Headstone. Mr John Cooper of this parish died August 1 1820 aged 79.
171. Headstone. Mrs Goodworth Cooper wife of John Cooper of this parish died January 24 1807 aged 62.
172. Headstone. Ann Hillier Cooper of this parish died June 31 1850 aged 35. Also Jane Crittall wife of John Cooper died July 18 1888 aged 72.
173. Headstone. Anne daughter of the late John and Goodworth Cooper of this parish died February 1 1849 in her 74th year.
174. Headstone. Richard Cooper of this parish died May 9 1784 aged 80. Also Bennett wife of the above Richard Cooper died January 9 1785 aged 70.
175. Headstone. Sarah Cooper daughter of Richard and Bennett Cooper died 12 February 1771 aged 21 years. Also one daughter and two sons of Francis and Ann Calvert: Anna Maria died 29 August 1771 aged 7 weeks, Francis died 19 April 1773 aged 3 years, Charles died 21 December 1773 aged 17 months. Also Sophia Charlotte Calvert died 19th of....... (rest underground - L.L.D.)
176. Headstone. Bennett Carter wife of James Carter and daughter of Richard and Bennett Cooper of this parish died May 25 1774 aged 31. Also the above James Carter died July 17 1776 aged 34. Also John Poltny who died February 24 1774 aged 34.
177. Headstone. Joseph Cooper, esquire of Shirley in the Parish of Croydon and page to the late Queen Charlotte died January 20 1832 aged 86. Also Mary Amelia wife of the above Joseph Cooper died August 12 1812 aged 65.
178. Headstone. Christopher Vickers, smith and farrier of this parish died January 11 1850 aged 62. Also Mary wife of the above died January 24 1853 aged 79. Also Peter Vickers Field grandson of the above died November 13 1853 aged 4 months. Also Mary Ann Marchant died June 18 1854 aged 9 months. Also Ann Matilda Field died December 19 1856 aged 4 months, granddaughters of the above. Also George Vickers Field died February 20 1859 aged 14 months. Also Susanna Vickers Field the daughter of Charles and Ellen Field of this parish born at West Wickham November 30 1854 died at St Leonard's on Sea November 19 1860 and lies under this stone.
179. Headstone. Edward Cook of this parish died 3 December 1789 aged 80.
180. Headstone. Mrs Ann Cook wife of Mr Edward Cook of this parish died June 25 1766 aged 53.
181. A small headstone. Thomas Stacey died April 1st 1727 aged 27.
182. An altar tomb opposite the tower entrance. Mr Richard Whiffen, son of Mr Richard Whiffen of Leyham in this parish who died 1 November 1766 in the 70th year of his age.
183. Headstone. Richard Whiffen, late of this parish, died May ye 1st 1739 aged 78 years. Mary Whiffen, wife of Richard Whiffen, died January ye 20th 1746 aged 86 years.
184. Headstone. Elizabeth Callant wife of Robert Callant late of Croydon and daughter of Richard and Mary Whiffen of this parish died October 14 1778 aged 89.
185. Headstone with cherub's head, wings and trumpets, &c. Here lieth interred the body of / Jane Whiffen late wife / of James Whiffen of / St. James', Westminster, who departed / this life the 14th of August 1765 / aged 73 years.
186. Headstone with skull between two griffin's wives. Richard Whiffen / son of James and Jane / Whiffen of ye parish of / St. James', Westminster / died October 22nd 1732 / aged 3 years.
187. Headstone with skull surrounded with laurel leaves. Here lieth interred the body of / Mr James Whiffen of St. James' / Westminster, oil man and son / of Richard Whiffen and Mary his wife of Layhames in this / parish who departed this life / the 22nd of April 1769 aged / 69 years.
188. Headstone. Mr John Johnson of this parish died July 17 1820 aged 56. Also Elizabeth wife of the above and daughter of the late John and Goodworth Cooper of this parish died April 11 1842 aged 72.
189. Headstone. James Nisbit, the son of James and Ann Nisbit of this parish died March 29 1793 aged 2 years and 7 months. Beneath, a sleeping infant lies, To earth his body's lent, More glorious he'll hereafter rise, But not more innocent, When the archangel's trump shall sound And soul to body join, Many would wish their lives below Had been as short as thine.
190. Headstone. Mr William Hilder late of this parish died 9 November 1829 aged 81.
191. Headstone. Elizabeth wife of George Cooper of Shirley died July 22 1842 aged 59. Also George Cooper late of Shirley died 20 July 1847 aged 72.
192. Headstone. Elizabeth wife of Robert Squires of Addiscombe, late of this parish died April 28 1847 in his 70th year. Also Mary Ann Groom wife of George Groom of Thavies Inn, London, and daughter of the above who died 6 November 1852 aged 47. Also Robert Squires died 8 January 1856 aged 82.
193. A headstone with a coat of arms [a drawing] inlaid in brass. John Tyler obit 12 July 1866 aetat 77.
194. A wooden cross. Amy wife of Richard Percival of this parish died August 26 1885 aged 39.
195. A wooden cross. Amy Eveline Percival died January 26 1881 aged 11 months. Also George Percival died December 29 1885 aged 4 months.
196. A granite cross and flat tomb within iron railings William McAdam Stewart of West Wickham, Kent Born 29th January 1784
Died 6th October 1867. On another small stone in the same enclosure Charles Stewart Born 3 December 1863 Died 27 March 1864. ***
A cross and footstone, on the latter Adam Stewart Gladstone died 5th June 1863 aged 48.
197. Headstone. John Carttar formerly of St Paul's, Deptford, in this county, gentleman, died 2 April 1835 aged 61.
The end of the stones in this part of the yard.
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Plot II - Stones in piece East of the tower and South of the Chancel.
198. Headstone with clouds, skull, book &c. Joane Martin late wife of George Martin of this parish died May ye 21 and was buried May ye 25 1727 aged 74 years.
199. Headstone with cherub's head, wings, flowers &c. Elizabeth Lampard wife of Round Lampard and granddaughter to George and Joane Martin of West Wickham died first of June 1760 aged 58 years.
200. Headstone with two cherub's heads &c. Near this place lies ye bodys of Elizabeth, James and William, daughter and sons of Charles Martin and Mary his wife. Elizabeth died September 12 1719 aged 9 months, James died September ye 29 1723 aged 7 weeks, William died May ye 21st 1727 aged 6 months.
201. Headstone with cherub's head, wings &c Charles Martin son of George and Joane Martin of this parish died 15 July 1741 aged 58. Also Mary Martin wife of Charles Martin of this parish died ye 7 April 1760 aged 72 years.
202. Headstone. Sarah wife of Stephen Rutley of this parish died June 6 1837 aged 34. Also Stephen Rutley of Birchwood House, Godstone, died September 5 1870. (no age given. L.L.D.)
203. Headstone with cherub's head and wings - and a grotesque face above. Here lyeth the body of / George son of Charles / Martin and Frances his / wife. He died August ye 31 1731 / aged 23 years.
204. Headstone. Mary Gresham daughter of Charles and Mary Marten and wife of Henry Gresham of Lewisham, died October 23 1779 aged 67 years. Also Mary Bennett daughter of the above and wife of Edward Bennett of Kennington Lane who died 2 August 180- aged 53.
205. A large tomb. George Robbins, formerly a Captain 17th Lancers and Major Hampshire Militia, died November 29 1873 aged 71 years.
206. Headstone. Amy Martin late of the parish of Bromley, Kent, died November 15 1801 aged 77.
207. Headstone. Mrs Elizabeth Martin daughter of Mr Charles and Mrs Mary Martin died October 7 1792 aged 73. Also Mrs Ann Martin sister of the above died 15 November 1801 aged 77.
208. Headstone. Thomas Martin son of Charles and Mary Martin of this parish died March 31 1781 aged 63 years.
209. Headstone with skull, cherub's head, book, hour glass &c. John Martin son of Charles and Mary Martin of this parish died 10 December 1760 aged 39.
210. Headstone with cherub's head, trumpets &c. Charles Martin son of Charles and Mary Martin of this parish died 15 August 1760 aged 47 years.
211. Headstone. Janet wife of the late John Wallace of Springfield, Fife, died January 7 1873 aged 99.
212. Headstone. Catherine Lillico died 18 March 1860 aged 9 years and 10 months.
213. Headstone. Mary wife of John Wallace of this parish died September 20 1885 aged 79. Also John, husband of the above died April 1 1889 aged 80.
214. Headstone. Nathaniel Lewis of this parish died July 13 1793 aged 55. Nathaniel Lewis lieth here Who did the God of Glory fear.
215. Headstone. Sarah Arnold late of Croydon died 6 April 1828 aged 59 years.
216. Headstone. Thomas Whiffin son of Richard and Mary Whiffin of Layhames in this parish died December 4 1772 aged 82.
217. Headstone with skull, bones, &c. Thomas Whiffen son of Thomas and Sarah Whiffen died 5 November 1730 aged 3 days. Also Sarah ye daughter of Thomas and Sarah Whiffen died 15 February 1731 aged 7 weeks and 3 days.
218. Headstone with cherub's head, wings, &c. Sarah the wife of Thomas Whiffen died 29 December 1735 aged 41.
219. Headstone. Marianne wife of W.H. Stokes died March 9 1881 (no age given L.L.D.)
The end of those in this piece.
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Plot III - Stones to the East of the chancel
220. Headstone. Mr William Little of this parish and late of Belgrave Place, Wandsworth Road, died June 24 1863 in his 87th year. His languishing head is laid to rest Its thinking and acheing are o'er His quick immovable breast Is heared by affliction no more His heart is no longer the seat Of trouble and torturing pain It ceases to flutter and beat It never will flutter again. Also Dinah Loveday Little daughter of the above died September 1st 1884 in her 76th year.
221. A flat stone. Mr Edward Little of this parish died 7 February 1880 aged 57.
222. Headstone. William Holloway late of Exeter Street, Knightsbridge, in the county of Middx., died November 11 1819 aged 53.
223. Headstone. James Rogers died March 21 1884 in his 95th year.
224. A white marble cross near the lych gate. Walter Daniel Powell died January 24 1885 aged 22.
225. Headstone. Dorothea Heysham Milne daughter of the late Thomas Milne, esquire, of Manchester, died 23 April 1828 aged 26.
226. Headstone. John Howden died February 6 1864 aged 46.
227. Headstone. Mr Thomas Sharp died June 5 1842 aged 54. Also his wife Ann Sharp died 13.3.1861 aged 70.
228. Headstone. Elizabeth wife of Drew Outram died September 5 1803 aged 45. Also Mr Drew Outram died November 6 1820 aged 81.
229. Headstone. Matthew George son of Matthew and Amy Wise of St Martin's Court, Ludgate Hill, London, died 26 May 1839 aged 6 years. Also William Wise died June 27 1843 aged 3 months and 15 days.
230. Headstone. George son of George and Ann Weaver of Rowe's Farm in this parish died off Bombay in the East Indies on board the Honourable East India Company's ship The Berrwickshire from the effects of the climate June 11 1830 aged 22. Also to William twin brother of the above named George who died after a very long and painful illness January 12 1831 aged 23.
231. Headstone. George Weaver of Rowse Farm in this parish died June 28 1843 aged 66. Also Ann his wife died August 21 1848 in her 68th year.
232. Headstone and cross. Harriett wife of Edward Dunger died April 22 1862 aged 30.
233. Headstone. Harriett wife of Peter Poplett of this parish died November 4 1875 aged 64. Also Peter Poplett died April 13 1886 aged 72. Also William Pursley, son-in-law, of the above aged 30. Also Willie his son aged 4 years died September 8 and 9 1888.
234. Headstone. Alfred Poplett died 1 October 1863 aged 9 years.
235. Headstone. Mrs Wilmshurst of this parish died April 2 1842 aged 45. Sincerely lamented by her husband and friends.
236. Headstone. Mr George Taylor of this parish died May 6 1831 aged 66. Also Mrs Susannah Taylor wife of the above died 10 August 1833 aged 68. Also Mary Ann wife of Robert Smith and daughter of the above died January 1 1836 aged 35. Also Mrs Ann Caroline Taylor died February 15 1843 aged 33.
237. A small white marble cross. Marion, youngest child of Walter and Edith de Zoete died 10 August 1884 aged 2 years and 7 months.
238. Headstone. John Ledger of this parish died 15.9.1870 aged 81. Also Lucy Ledger wife of the above died 21 January 1877 aged 85.
239. Headstone. Charles Ledger of 47, Borough Road, Southwark, died January 20 1882 aged 33. Also Marian wife of the above Charles Ledger died October 16 1884 aged 34.
240. A cross. Jane wife of Charles North, esquire, of Leeds, Yorkshire, died 11 May 1884 (no age given. L.L.D.)
241. Headstone. William Winter died June 6 1840 aged 47.
242. Headstone. Thomas Winter died 26 October 1833 aged 42. Also Thomas Winter, senior, died January 28 1837 aged 75. Also Mary wife of Thomas Winter, junior, died October 31 1849 aged 46.
243. Headstone. Robert John Tyers of this parish died 15 September 1866 aged 64.
244. Headstone. John Mallyon died March 20 1856 aged 85. Also Anne youngest daughter of the above died October 29 1880 aged 62.
Index of names and places only
Compiled by Zena Bamping
Name Index
Alexander, 18, 19, 59, 62.
Amor, 147.
Anderson, 20.
Arnold, 195
Asbury, 27.
Ashcroft, 30.
Atwell, 156.
Austen, 35.
Bargrove, 138-140.
Barnes, 147.
Beachcroft, 25, 26.
Beal, 100.
Bennett, 159-161, 184
Berrington, 44.
Best, 117-123, 150.
Bicknell, 36.
Blundell, 142.
Brasier, 55, 56.
Brewis, 72.
Bristow, 64.
Burlington, 71.
Burtwell, 155.
Butler, 21.
Callant, 164.
Calvert, 155.
Carter, 156.
Carton, 92.
Carttar, 197.
Cator, 21, 40, 111.
Chapman, 7.
Childs, 7.
Churcher, 49, 50.
Clinch, 146.
Combe, 78.
Cook, 99, 159, 160.
Cooper, 91, 113, 114, 115, 148-157, 168, 171.
Coote, 102.
Courtenay, 33.
Cripper, 37.
Crittall, 9, 10, 43, 152.
Dawkins, 145.
Day, 101.
de Zoete, 217.
Demorin, 93.
Divall, 65.
Dubber, 90.
Dunger, 212.
Dunlop, 29.
Eaton, 49, 52.
Elliott, 126.
Ellis, 71.
Farnaby, 38.
Field, 156, 158.
Fowell, 74.
Giles, 2.
Ginger, 73.
Gladstone, 16, 176.
Goosey, 14.
Gothard, 125.
Grant, 78.
Gresham, 184.
Groom, 172.
Hall, 111.
Hallam, 61.
Harman, 104, 106, 107, 108.
Herring, 124.
Hilder, 190.
Hillier, 82, 83, 84, 86, 87, 88, 89, 115, 152.
Hodges, 98.
Hollamby, 100.
Holland, 13.
Holloway, 202.
House, 95.
Howden, 206.
Humby, 18.
Hutson, 6.
Jackson, 15, 32, 151.
James, 4, 5.
Jenkins, 70.
Johnson, 168.
Jusill, 93.
Kemp, 57, 162-165.
Knowlings, 94.
Lampard, 179.
Ledger, 218, 219.
Leech, 110.
Lennard, 60, 61, 64.Lenton, 42.
Lewis, 98, 194.
Lillico, 192.
Lindsay, 107.
Little, 200, 201.
Mallyon, 224.
Marchant, 66, 158.
Martin, 75, 178-181, 183, 184, 186-190.
Mathie, 109.
Matthew, 133.
May, 157.
Maynard, 107.
Milne, 205.
Moffat, 11.
Newman, 79, 80, 81.
Nisbit, 169
North, 220.
Norton, 124.
Olive, 101.
Outram, 208.
Overy, 143.
Paget, 45, 48, 51.
Parrell, 70.
Payne, 156.
Pearce, 71.
Pepys, 33.
Percival, 41,46,47,174,175.
Phillips, 144, 152.
Plumer, 122, 148, 149.
Poplett, 213, 214.
Powell, 204.
Pursley, 213.
Rea, 111.
Rennison, 141.
Robbins, 185,
Roe, 34.
Rogers, 203.
Roots, 103.
Rush, 22, 22a, 53, 54.
Rutley, 182.
Sargent, 116.
Scott, 77.
Sevenoakes, 12.
Seward, 23, 24, 25.
Sharp, 227.
Slatter, 67.
Small, 17.
Smith, 216.
Squires, 172.
Stacey, 161.
Staple, 127-132.
Staples, 119.
Stevens, 112.
Stewart, 176.
Stockwin, 113.
Stokes, 153, 199.
Stretton, 63.
Swann, 28.
Sweeting, 156-158.
Tapsell, 157.
Taylor, 216.
Thomas, 3.
Tiffin, 124.
Toller, 69.
Tosh, 1.
Tyers, 223.
Tyler, 173.
Tyndale, 22a, 54.
Vickers, 158.
Vine, 107.
Wallace, 191, 193.
Ward, 96.
Washford, 134-137.
Weaver, 210, 211.
Wescoe, 31.
West, 8.
Whiffen, 162-167, 196-198.
Wilkenson, 154.
Wills, 105.
Wilmshurst, 215.
Winget, 146.
Winter, 221, 222.
Wise, 209.
Woolman, 97.
Wright, 68.
Yabsley, 105.
Young, 73.
E.R., 76.
Place Index
Addington, Surrey, 151, 168.
Addiscombe, 192.
Alton, Hants., 5.
Belgrave Place,
Wandsworth 220.
Birchwood House,
Godstone 202.
Bombay, 230.
Brighton, 117, 156.
Bromley, 23, 95, 153, 157,
206.
Bucks, 8.
Coulsdon, 56.
Croydon, 51, 57, 88, 139,
141, 150, 177, 215.
Demerana, [sic], 105.
Down, 7.
Edenbridge, 62
Exeter Street, Knightsbridge,
Middx., 222.
Eynsford, 165.
Finchley, Middx., 72.
Greenwich, 59.
Guildford, 48.
Hayes, 75, 131.
Islington, 124.
Kennington Lane, 204.
Knockholt, 119.
Lambeth, 63, 124, 144.
Layham's Farm, 117, 118,
182, 216.
Leeds, Yorks., 240.
Letcombe Regis, Berks., 4.
Lincoln's Inn Fields, 3.Lisbon, 125.
Manchester, 225.
Newfoundland, 105.
Northampton, 8.
Nunhead, 127.
Old Kent Road, London, 107.
Penge, 3.
Rotherfield, Sussex, 43.
Rowe's Farm, 146.
Salisbury, Wilts., 17.
Shirley, 191.
Southsea, Hants., 89.
Springfield, Fife, 211.
St. Martin's Court, Ludgate Hill, London, 229.
St. Paul's, Deptford, 197
St. George's, Southwark,
128, 129, 239.
Thavies Inn, London, 192.
The Solent, 50.
Torquay, Devon, 105.
Tucacas, Venezuela, 156.
Uckfield, Sussex, 107.
Warkworth,
Northumberland, 72.
Westminster, 68, 187.
Wickham Court Farm, 49,
50, 61, 64.
Winchester, 5.
Withdean, Sussex, 34.
Woolwich, 41.
Worthing, 49, 50
Will of John Sibbill of Eynsford, 1502
A translation into English from Latin / French transcriptions made by Leland L. Duncan. Typed up by Zena Bamping in March 2001.
JOHN SIBBELL - 1502 PCC : 8 Blamyr
8 April 1502. Johannes Sibbell Esquier de Eynesforde in Kanc. Sep. in capella Sanct Johannis Bapte in ecc. poch. Sci Martin. Lego repacionibus dce eccl de Eynesforde 13/4. Om bon &c lego Margarete uxori mee et Willmo Marshall quos facio exors. Jacio Dm Johan Pecche et Johan Lee milites supvrs. Testz Dno Willo Waynewright vicaris eccl de E. Willmo Marshall et Ricardo Baskrevile.
This is... I woll Margaret my wif have & enioy all my landis lying in the Countie of Kent excepte all such lands lying in the parissh of Gravesende which nowe be in the handis of Johanne Sibbyll my moder also except 66/8 yerely dewe unto Thos Sibbyll my son out of the maner of Seranks in the parish of Frenyngham. Also after the decease of Margaret my wif I geve all my said landis lying in the said Countie of Kent excepte above except unto Thomas Sibbill my son to his heires &c forevermore. Moreover I geve unto the said Thomas Sibbill my son all my lands & tents in the P of Berking in Essex with all the said landis & Tents in the P of Gravesend which be in thandes of Johanne S. my moder after the decease of J.S. my said moder
prob. 20 May 1502 by oath of Wm Marshall executor refutante & Radulpho Baskrewile testis ac Margarete relict & com dicte Margarete
Will of John Isele of Sundridge, 1493
A translation into English from Latin / French transcriptions made by Leland L. Duncan. Typed up by Zena Bamping in March 2001.
Probate 16 November 1494 by oath of Agnes relict, Thomas son and John Aligh.
JOHN ISELE - 25 October IX Hen. VII - 1493 PCC : 21 Vox
To be buried in the high chauncell before oure Lady in a tombe in the wall for to sett the sepulcur upon and a wyndow to be made of the bredith of the same tombe in the church off Sondrich. To the high aultur 20s. To the high aulter of the church of Chevening vs. Of the church of Fremmynham 10s. Toward a vestement for the church of Sevenok xls. to pray for my faders sowle which lythe buried in the Sowthe chappell in the same church.
To the high aulter of the same church of Sevenok 3s.4d. To the high aulter of the church of Chedingstone 3s.4d. To the high aulter of the church of Westram 3s.4d. To the high aulter of the church of Bradstedde 3s.4d.
To my sonne Thomas Isele all the hanging of the grete parlor at Sondrich tapetts of verdure and other and ij cushens that was Jesoppes. Also all the hangyng in the same chambyr over the grete parlour and the bedde of Sylke of clothe of bawdekyn with iij curteynes of sarcenet with the counterpoint of the same fedyrbed and fustyans and ij pair of shets. To my said sonne Thomas Isle all the hangings in the which chambre bedd federbed fustyans pylloes and counterpoynt which was Loringis and the lytyell chambre of white in lykewyse the bedhangyng and the federbed I will my sonne Thomas shall have. Also my lytyll masse boke covered with blew and the porteus and the superaltare and one of the gylt chaleses and with aulterclothis suche as shall please my wyf to delyver for the lytyll closett in the said chamber over the parlour. Also to my said sonne Thomas my grete chayne of gold and my ij gylt pottys of sylver which I bought of Harding and the best basyn of sylver and the beste Ewer and iij gylt bollys with covers to the same and ij lytyll gylt saltis and a levar of sylver which I had of Loryng and iiij grete spittys in the kechyn and the grete brasse potte a lytyll potte of brasse and the grete chafur of brasse which was Nicholas Lytells and the grete cawdron and the furnes with all the bruyng vessell and iij pyssing basons and a lytyll flatte chafur.
Furst and afore althing I wyll my detts be contented and pade. I bequeth to the reparacions of the church of Sonnedrich £xx. To reparacions of the church of Fremmyngham £26.13.4d. To the mariage of Rauf Wilkes daughter £20 upon this condicion that she do that which in her ys for the recouveryng and Reryng of the fyne of and aponne the manour of Chipstede for the Sewrty of the same or els not. To John Tyberden for the good servyce he dyd me in my trobyll £cs. To Thomas Newfold £3.6.8d. To Thomas Valaunce £13.6.8d. To Willyam Browne xls. To the makyng of a way at Bradsted according to the wyll of Chambir xls. To the church of Fremyngham for an auliphonar according to Dowlys will £6.13.4d. To Willyam Walkelyn 6s.8d. To the church of Bradsted according to Chamburs will a torche. To my sushir Betteres v marks. To Alice Pettam xxs. For thexhibicyon of a preest at Edinbrige by the space of halffe a yere for the sowle of John Dowle £3.6.8d.
In lyke wyse for thexhibicion of a preeste to sing in the pish church of Fremmyngham halfe a yere £3.6.8d. For thexhibicyon of a preeste for to sing for my sowle my fader and moder sowlys by a hoole yere £6.13.4d. To John Hever 40s. To Thomas Waffer horse and harnes and 40s. To Robard Christofer 10s. To the said Robard for lond of hym bought named Danyes 53s.4d. To Morecok upon condicon he make astate of all such londs as he maketh title to in Farenden 66s.8d. To Nele for lond of hym bought whan he delyverth astate 100s. To Gefferey Morlond xls. To my sonne Thomas Isley a garnyssh of pewter vessell. Residew to Agnes my wyfe and I make the said Agnes, Thomas my sonne and John Alygh of Adyngton, Esquer, myn executors and to every of them for their labor £6.13.4d. and I make Syr John Guildeford supervisor.
This is... 22 January IX Henry VII of all my manors, londs and tenementys, rentys and s'uues and reversions in the sheris of Kent and Sussex. Furst I wyll all those feoffees of the maner of Frennyngham, Uppercourt and Nethercourt and halfe ye manor of Charton in the parisshes of Fremyngham, Aynysford, Horton, Fawkeham, Maplescom and Kyngesdowne make astate to my wyfe Agnes for terme of hyr lyfe the Remaynder therof to my sonne Thomas Isle and his heyres males acordyng to the tayle of my cosen John of Frennyngham made to Roger Isle my grauntfader. I wyll my said wyfe have all my purchesed londs &c in Fremyngham for terme of hir lyfe the Remayndre to my said sonne Thomas Isle. I will all those feooffees in the manors of Sundrich, the manor of Oriell, the broke place, the manor of Chipstede and the maners of Bradborne and Tymberden and in all my other londs &c in the pisshe of Sundrich, Chedyngston, Chevenyng, Sevenoke, Framfeld, Bucstede and Mafelde in Kent and Sussex shall make astate to Robard Reede s'unt of the Lawe Thomas Froyce my sonne John Alye of Adyngton and John Goodewyn of Wroteham and John Brode of Maydestone in fee to this entent to perform this my last wyll as it apperith after.
Furst I will my said feoffees (in my said londs) shall stand seased from the tyme next after my deceese for the terme of V yere and receyve all the profits &c to pay my dettys and bequests and after the said terme of V yere be cum up of the seid maners of Sundrich shall make astate to my sonne Thomas Isle of all those londs, manors &c that were John of Frennyngham in Sundryche and Chedyngston accordyng to the wyll and Tayle made by the same John of Frennyngham to Roger Isle my grantfader and all my other londs and tenements &c in the pisshes of Sundrych and Chedyngston which were never the seid John of Frennyngham after the terme of V yere. I will the said feoffees make astate unto my seid sonne Thomas Isle and his heyres. If Thomas Isle breke or interrupt this my last wyll my feoffees shall delyver to Edward my sonne the maner of Chipstede and to his heyres for ever. I will the feoffees of the manor of Chevenyng make astate to my sonne Thomas Isle after the V yere except the comon of Chevenyng heth and comon of the Court of Bowsell to my seid sonne Thomas Isle, my seid sonne shall make astate of the same manor to the next heyres of John Harneys except to my seid sonne Thomas all the comon Rent of the Court of Bowsell and the comon of Chevenyng heth tohave and to holde to the heyres of John Harnes yeldyng to my seid sonne Thomas Isle and his heyres yerely xxs. and for defawte my seid sonne shall reentyr a yere which was the wyll of myn uncle Willyam Isle that John Harnes heyres shuld have it. If my sonne Thomas dye without issue the rent of the Court of Bowsell the comon of Chevenyng heth and the 20s. with the reentrie of the seid maner of Chevenyng shall goo to my sonne Wyllyam Isle and to his heyres and if he diye then to my sonne Edward Isley and if he die shall remayne to the next heyres of Sara Isle daughter of Willyam Chevenyng and grant dame to Willyam Isle myn uncle and to John Isle my fader and to their heyres accordying to the will of myn uncle Wyllyam Isle.
My feoffees of the maner of Chipstede forde with all myn other londs in the parisshe of Chevenyng after the seyde terme of V yere shall make astate to my seid sonne Thomas Isle and his heyres. I will the feoffees of the manors of Bradborne and Tymberdene forde with the Mylle and all other londys &c. in the parissh of Sevenok after the terme of V yere become up shall make astate to my sonne Edward Isle and to his heyres male accordyng to the will and teyle made by John Frennyngham to my grantfader.
Will of John Wailett, citizen & founder of London, 1487
A translation into English from Latin / French transcriptions made by Leland L. Duncan. Typed up by Zena Bamping in March 2001.
JOHN WAILETT - 15 September 1487 (3 Hen. VII) PCC: 10 Milles
John Wailett a citizen and foundar of London. To be buried within the church yard of Saint Margarete in Lothbury where I am a parisheon. Unto Denyse my wife my house sett and being in Chepsted in the Countie of Kent for term of her life and if it so fortune or hap that the said Denyse fall unto povertie by feblenesse of seeknes or age or by any maner other cause than I will that the said house shall be sold to the most advantage that it can or may at the pleasire of the said Denyse and the money comyng shall remayn holy unto the said Denyse and if X mark may easly be spared I will the X mark unto John Bambrige the son of Edmond Bambrige. I will that the said house after the discesse of the said Denyse be sold if it be not sold by the life of the said Denyse and the money to pay my detts and fynde a priest by the space of an yer to sing for my soul, my wifs soul for thair soules by whom the said place comys and all xpen soules.
Residue of all my goodes unto the said Denyse my wife and executrice and Sir John Wilcokks executor with the said Denyse and Robert Sedcote oversear.
I will William Harman, John Waite and John Skele my feoffes relese unto the possession of my said wife.
Witnesses William White, Robert Pynchebek and Thomas Clerk.
Probate 19 October 1487 by Dionisie relict and com to her and Dno Johanno Wilcokks coexec.
Will of John Clerke senior of St Clements Dacorum, gentleman, 1480
A translation into English from Latin / French transcriptions made by Leland L. Duncan. Typed up by Zena Bamping in March 2001.
JOHN CLERKE senior - 1480 PCC : 2 Logge 21 Marcii 1480. Johannes Clerke senior de p. Sci Clementes Dacorum extra barr noni templi London Gentilman. Sep si contigerit me decedere in p Sci C. ad sep in ecclia ordinis Frm minorum. Do et lego p'dict ordini in civte London ad orand pro salute anime mee £4. Lego sum alt. eccl paroch de Wroteham pro dec. meis obl 13/4. Lego ad distrib apud Wroteham inter pauperes die obitus mei 10s in die mens mee vid. per 4 septimanas post meum decessum 13/4. Lego Henrico Skynner 3/4. Johanni Underwod 12d. Thome Chapman 20s. Beatrice sorori mee 6/8. Johanni Dean 6/8. Johanni Wreight filio eius [sic] 3/4. Thome Abraham 6/8. Galfrido Palley 12d. Roberto Kenworth 12d. Agneti Kenworth 6/8. Sum alt de Adyngton pro dec: oblitis 3/4. Fabrice dicte ecclie 3/4. Lego eccl de Trottiscleve 6/8. Fratrbz de Ailesford ad orand 10s. Lego pro uno capellano idoneo ad celebr in ecclia de Wroteham uno anno. tantium quod sufficit ad celebrand. Lego fabriacon' ecclie be Marie de Tourehill 20s. Fabricacoi eccl Cath Roffen 20s. Volo qd Alicia uxor mea habeat occupacoin om Jocalium meorum et utensilum domus meo. Et post dec. qd Johannes filius meus habeat occup Jocal. & utel. p'dict. Resid Alicie et Johanni filio meo. Exe'ores. [Latin]
[English] This is .. 10 Dec 20 Edw III. I wolle Alice my wife shalhave all my tenement of the Forde as long as she is unmaried & my feoffees enfeoff the said Alice in all the lands &c I p'chaced of John Clifford squier in Middelton & Iwade & after her decesse to remayn to John Clerk my sonne & I the same John Clerk thelder woll that my feoffees make astate to the said John my sonne of all my landes &c in the parishes of Wroteham, Stansted, Trottisclif, Adyngton, Reyersshe & Ealdyng, and enfeoff Alice my wif in a mershe in Clyve called the Swhere & in my manoir & tenement called Fawnes for her life & to remayn to John C. my sonne. Prob. 10 Marcii 1480
Will of John Donett of Eynsford, 1465
A translation into English from Latin / French transcriptions made by Leland L. Duncan. Typed up by Zena Bamping in March 2001.
27 Marcii 1465. Johnes Donett de Aynesforde Cant dioc. Sep in sepultura cancelle ecclie de Aynesford iuxta sepultum Alicie ux'is mee. Lego lumi lampadis ardentes in cancella 6/8. Lego rep dict eccl 6/8. Sum alt eccl de Fawkeham 6/8. To each priest celebrating mass on day of my sepulture 6d & to each clerk 2d & to each priest in die trigintali 8d & each clerk 2d & 6/8 to poor.
Lego confratibz de Aylesford 3/4. Lego Johanni Hodsolle uniu' federbed & j fulminar & una' olla' enea' cum longes pedibus. Itm Roberto Banstede de Asche 6d. Johi Doraw 8d. Johi Cossey fratri mea optima' toga'.. iij diocos iij sausaria electri vet'is ac ecia' ipm integru' electu' in quo dict Johnes Cossey iacet. Lego Katerine Croche 6 cocl. arg. Johi Tilley lectu' meu' rubeu' penden in superiori camera'. Johi Croche sen dimidiu' duodene, vasoreum electri countersett. Johanne s'unti mee 20s. Margarete Chaunterell s'unti mee duo paria linthmani j materas ij lodices j rubin' cooptorum lecti cu' textura de flour delyce j calefactoru' eneu' tres parapsides duo candelabra de bremori factura & j Russet colobru'. John Grainge mea scdan optima' toga' &c et unu' fornace in coquina sta'te' de plumbo cum tabulis tapetelz shewys et alucis ad dict coquina pertine'.. et quoddam velus aulare cu' quada' tabula replicata stante in aula .. Resid lego Joha'ni Draper de Ereheth Arthuro Holbroke Willo Croche et John Grainge de Aynesford meorm execres disponant pro aia mea aia Alicie ux'is mee aiabz patris et matris mei. Testz Willo Benet capns Johane Cossey fratre Roberto Dopsone Thoma Parker Thoma Stafforde Wo Nele Wo Maykyn. Itm Johi Draper quodda' nomi' aulare.
This is .. of me John Donett of Aynesford made 27 Marche 1465 of all such dieuties & money as is growyng & comyng unto me In the whch obligacons Willa' Lovelas of London mercer Willm Hodsole of Asshe in the shire of Kent squyer John Goldwell citezen & mercer of Ln & Richd Lovelas of Sedingborne the yonger gentilman been bounde to me. First of the said money I bequeth unto the Reparacons of the monast'y of Lesnes v marc to pray for my soule. To the werks of the monast'y of Faversham v marc. To the Rep[ar]acon of the hous of Frers at Eylesford 40s. of Grey Freres at Cant'bury 40s. Frere Augustyns at C. 40s. frere prechours in suche places as myn extours will 40s. To the rep[ar]acon of the pissh churche of Fawkeham by thadvyce of myn extours & of the wardens & p[ar]isshons v marke. Also to the Rep[ar]acons of ev'ry of the pisshe chirches of Asshe Horton Sutton Shorham 6/8. To rep[ar]acons of ev'ry of the pishe chirches of Herteley Kyngesdowne & Frenyngham 13/4. To Margarett Chaunterell 20s. To William Sybyle when he hath taken the order of Subdeken to fynd hym with to scole 8 mark. To the Rep[ar]acon of the pissh chirch of Eynesford v mark. I will Sir John Cossey frere sing for me in the pissh church of Eynesford an hoole yere & myn extours to pay hym x mark. I will my extours bie a marbyll stone with ij scochons ther yn one of my hoole armys & a nother of my wifs hoole armys to lye upon our beriell & that to be bought with the said money & in the same stone a scriptur of the day of or decesing.
To the werks & rep[ar]acon of the monast'y of Horton besite Hith 13/4. I will that if it be that Willia' Sybile my godson be nat kept to Skole nor be nat disposed ne willing to be a preest nor take not the ordur of Subdekyn but dispose hym self to other wordeley occupacon & that then I will that iiij marc of the viii marc bequethed to be delyvered to John Draper my godson son of John Draper of Hereheth & the other iiij marc in charitable werks to the most helthe of my soule & the sowlys that I am bounde to pray for.
Prob 26 Julii Ao predict.
PCC : 9 Godyn