Some Monumental Inscriptions of Barham Church

Some Monumental Inscriptions of Barham Church,  noted by Bax & Rice Thursday 12th May 1892. Pages 66-72 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also Some Monumental Inscriptions noted by Rev Bryan Faussett 1757, added October 2007.

No. B(ax’s)

1. HS 2 sculls 2 crossed bones between them Here lieth the body of Richard WRAIGHT who departed this life September the 28th 1746 aged 84 years.

2. HS 2 hourglasses side by side, flanked by 2 sculls Here lieth the body of Moses WATERS of Ropesole who died 11th of May 1743 aged 45. Also here lieth ye body of Elizabeth his wife she died June 17th 1743 aged 48 years.

3. HS Here lieth ye body of Elizabeth WATERIDGE daughter of William Watteridge of the parish of Wolensbouorgh (sic) she departed this life Aprill ye 12 1739 years.

4. Low tomb, brick sides, on top Beneath this stone are deposited the remains of Georgiana Maria second daughter of Edward TOKER Esq (italic) of the Oaks Ospringe who died July 25th 1821 aged eight years and six months.

5. HS Winged cherub, rays In memory of Joseph HODGES who died August ye 24th 1770 aged 64 years. Also Margaret wife of the above Joseph Hodges who died June ye 12th 1783 aged 81 years.

6. HS In memory of Margaret LEMAN the wife of Philip Leman late of this parish who departed this life the 15th of March 1800 aged 70 years.

7. HS In memory of Samuel LEMAN who departed this life 3rd of September 1800 aged 34 years. Also of the above laid Philip Leman who died August 30 1802 aged 79 years.

8. Altar tomb, brick sides E of church – on top Here lyeth interred the body of William NETHERSOLE who left issue by Susan his wife ye daughter of Henry Wood, seaven children two sons and five daughters. He died the 6 of Aprill 1649 aged ……years. Here also lyeth interred the bodyes of his two sons William and John who died ye …. of October 1656 Will ………….. aged 11/44 years and Ann ………………… yeares. [about 4 lines more].

9. Double HS 2 cherub’s heads, 2 hourglasses and a couple of cross bones between There lieth the body of William CRAMP late of ys parish who died January the 9th 1727 aged 89 years. Here lieth the body of Bridget LINGO late of ys parish who died November the 22nd 1729 aged 56 years.

10. HS adjoining the last – 2 sculls above Here lies buried ye body of Frances wife of William CRAMP she departed this life November ye 21st 1717 aged 75 years.

11. HS winged cherub In memory of John JOYNER son of John and Ann Joyner of this parish who died 20/6 June 1773 aged 35 years. Afflictions sore long time I bore, physicians were in vain, till God did please to give me ease and clear me from my pain.

12. HS scull, coffin, bone, book, scythe, pick etc. Here lieth the body of John JOYNER who departed this life May 27 1759 aged 55 years. He left issue by Ann his wife, 4 sons and 1 daughter. All you that come my grave to see as I am now so must you be. Repent in time, as time you have. There’s no repentance in the grave.

14. Double HS 2 cherub’s heads, winged, NW of church Here lieth ye body of Peter CROSOER. He departed this life August 20 1759 aged 72 years. Also in a vault near this place lieth ye body of Elizabeth wife of Peter Crosoer she departed this life March 21st 1757 aged 66 years. They left issue 2 sons and 8 daughters.

15. HS in the NE of church Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth wife of John PRIER, of the parish of St. Mary Magdalene in the City of Canterbury who departed this life march 7th 1823 aged 51 years. Also of the above named John PRIER who died 21st March 1854 aged 75 years.

16. HS next to foregoing Sacred to the memory of William DADSON late of this parish who died February 11th 1808 aged 77 years.

17. HS (next) In memory of Ann the wife of William DADSON who departed this life November 24th 1807 aged 70 years.

18. HS (next) In memory of Michael FOX who died April 17th 1790 aged 82 years. Also Ann his wife she died November 12th 1758 aged 53 years. Likewise two grandchildren William and Susanna son and daughter of William and Ann Dadson.

19. Several early BAKER stones, ditto Marsh (late), ditto Hobday "Ellen".

20. HS South side of church – winged cherub’s head Here lieth the body of John CROFTS who died September 26th 1762 in the 73rd year of his age.

21. HS winged cherub’s head with scull on each side Here lieth the body of Susanna wife of John CRAFT of this parish who departed this life April 11th 1760 aged 71 years.

22. HS 2 cherub’s heads, palms etc. Here lieth the body of Anne COLT wife of John Colt she died February ye 27th 1775 in the 65th year of her age. Also the above John Colt he died April ye 24th 1780 aged 71 years.

12 May 1892 Copied by Mr. R.G. Rice
23. HS South of church – crossbones, hourglass, scythe and shroud, at top Here lieth ye body of Clement SANDERS who had issue by Catharine his wife 6 sons and 4 daughters by whom 3 sons and 3 daughters surviving viz. Susanna, Ryc (sic), Mary, Rich, Catharine and John. He died February 17th 1729 aged 43 years.

24. HS adjoining last and to N of it – winged scull at top Here lieth ye body of Susan wife of Richard SANDERS who died August ye 29th 1694 aged 34 years.

25. HS SW of church (R caps etc) Sacred to the memory of James MUNN who died January 13th 1867 aged 86 years. Also Lucy his beloved wife who died March 25th 1865 aged 87 years.

26. HS North of North transept – cherub’s head, at top Here lieth the body of Elizabeth wife of Stephen RIGDEN who died March 14th 1766 aged 72 years. Left surviving 4 children viz. Thomas, Sarah, Stephen and Elizabeth.

27. North of chancel (Blk. le) Sacred to the memory of John MUNN who died March 2nd 1843 aged 35 years. Left surviving Ann his wife and 3 sons (viz. John-James, George-Henry and William-Albert). Also their daughter Bridget who died July 7th 1840 aged 9 years.

28. HS (to S of last) Blk letter and caps Sacred to the memory of James MUNN who died June 7th 1854 aged 55 years. Left surviving Mary his wife 1 son and 3 daughters to lament their loss.

29. HS SW of church Sacred to the memory of Mary COULTER who died 26th February 1852 aged 72 years. Also John MARSHALL brother of the above who died 31st March 1853 aged 71 years.

30. HS South West of church – cherub’s head at top In memory of Charles PAGE who departed this life February ye 23rd 1771 aged 61 years. And Margaret his wife who departed this life April ye 5th 1775 aged 68 years. They left issue one son viz. William who caused this stone to be erected.

31. Small HS South of chancel – cherub’s head between 2 sculls, at top Here lieth the body of John BISSAKER late of this parish who departed this life July the 25th 1766 aged 75 years. [sic]

32. HS to NE of chancel and to E of stone to John Munn 1843 – a cherub’s head, at top Here lieth the body of Thomas FOX late of this parish who departed this life October 24 1767 in the 25 year of his age. He left issue one son and one daughter, Thomas and Frances. A man of truth, he was a soul sincere. In actions just and in discernment clear and did to all in need of assistance lent, he broke no promises made to serve his friend whose gen’rous actions were by most approv’d who died regreted (sic) and by all belov’d.

33. Large low white marble tomb, to the SE of last and close to it. A + on top of tomb, and near bottom of slab
Here lie the remains of Thomas FOX formerly of this parish, Gent. Born June 30th 1763 died September 22nd 1831 and Anne his wife born April 30th 1762 died May 6th 1832. Also to the memory of 3 sons and 1 daughter Daniel, who died at Barbadoes July 6th 1808 aged 20, Richard (sic) ……….Ostend in his infancy, Richard (sic) who was lost in his voyage home from Naples 1822/3 aged 29. Mary Ann who died in her infancy and lies buried near them. Also of the Revd. Charles James FOX, Clerk, AM son of the above named Thomas and Anne Fox who died 21st January 1856 aged 53 years. Also of Elizabeth Fox daughter of the above named Thomas and Anne Fox who died 23rd May 1865 aged 68 years.

34 Cross To the glory of God and in widowed memory of the Rev. Charles James FOX AM.

35. HS South of church To the memory of Richard VANSON who died June 30th 1828 aged 25 years. In simple guise let this best praise appear. Stranger, an honest man lies buried here.

36. High tomb of red brick – S of church Beneath this tomb are enclos’d the remains of William and John sons of William and Elizabeth ALLEN ?of Westbere in this county. William died March 23 1807 aged 3 years and John died March 30 1807 aged 11 months.

37. HS South of church – 3 cherub’s heads, at top In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Michael BILLINGHURST of this parish. Daughter of John and Elizabeth Bateman of the Town of Folkestone who departed this life January ye 6th 1774 aged 68 years.

38. HS close to, and to the N of last – a cherub’s head between 2 sculls, at top In memory of Mary, daughter of Thomas and Mary HOYLE of the Town of Folkestone who departed this life April 28th 1761 aged 14 years.

39. Small HS to South of church – a cherub’s head and 2 bones, at top To the memory of William BELL, who died April 14th 1753 aged 43 years. Also Elizabeth his daughter who died July 12th 1751 aged 5 months.

40. HS South of church – a cherub’s head, above 2 ?wings at top Here lieth ye body of Mr. Henry BRIDGES who departed this life May ye 8th 1759 aged 43 years.

41. HS to North of chancel and to NW of "Munn" stones – a cherub’s head, 2 sculls, 2 shovels, and 2 trumpets, at top Here lie the bodys of Athony LANDEN and Rebecca his wife. He died April 6th 1748 aged 75 years. She died August 3rd 1742 aged 72 years. Also ye body of Thomas Rigden who married Jane daughter of Anthony and Rebeccah Landen. He died August 22nd 1745 aged 29 years.

42. Large HS to North East of chancel - a scull between 2 cherub’s heads In memory of Mary wife of Ralph DILNOT. She died November 13th 1765 aged 58 years. Also the above Ralph Dilnot. He died January 18th 1776 aged 80 years.

43. HS to S of church and near the entrance to churchyard * ornamental and R. lettering In loving memory of Henrietta the beloved wife of J.B. WHITE died 24th January 1890 aged 37 years. Thy will be done.

44. On looking into the churchyard discovered it had been "restored to death" no ledgers, new tile pavement. Monuments to the families of Fix, Nethersole and Temple.

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Also Some Monumental Inscriptions  Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett 1757, added October 2007

In The Chancell.
45. On a Flat Stone, within ye Com. Rails, with this Coat. [In a lozenge: Arg. a saltire vairy az. & or, betw. 4 cocks or (sic) (Griffin’s notes: ELCOCK)]. Here lieth interrd The Body of Susanna Elcock, Daughter of George Elcock, late of this Parish Esq. and Rosamund his Wife, who departed this Life, April ye 15th 1734. Aged 55 Years.

46. On Another – with this Coat. [In a loz: As before, with, in pretence: Az. a fesse dancety betwn. 3 winged cherubs’ heads or (P’tence of G. ADY)]. Here lies the Body of George ELCOCK Esq. of Madeacon in this Parish who died Nov. 17 1703. Aged 63 Years. Also, Rosamond his Wife, Daughter of James Ady Esq. by whom he had Issue, George, Mary, Susanna, Elisabeth, and Rosamond, who died 29 Dec. 1711. Aged 62 Years.

47. On Another, with ye Arms of ELCOCK, as above. Here lieth The Body of Elisabeth, Daughter of George Elcock, & Rosamond his Wife who departed this Life 29 April 1703. Aged 22 Years. *Also George, the Son of George Elcock, and Rosamond his Wife, who died an Infant, and lies buried in Bishop’s Bourne Chancell. (41b. An Iricism).

48. Here is One of The Neatest Altar Pieces, I have seen.

Without The Rails.
49. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth The Body of Alexander CURLING; he died Aug. 25 1720 aged 2 Years & 9 Months. Also Mary Curling died Apr. 6 1721. Aged 10 Months.

50. On Another. Here lieth the Body of The Revd. Mr Charles BEAN, Rector of this Parish. He died Mar. 30 1731. In the 56th Year of his Age.

51. On Another. Here lies interr’d the Body of Mrs BEAN. (See ye Inscrip. on ye Mon’t over Leaf).

52. On Another Flat Stone with This Coat. [On a lozge: Erm. 2 piles sa. (HOLLIS]. Elisabetha COOK (cujus Corpus hic humatum jacet) è Familià HOLLISIANA, Uxor Thomae Cook de Bobbin, in Agro Cantiano, Gent. primùm autem Richardi ELTON Gen: Gubernatoris de Hull, Autorisq. Libri, Ars Militaris, inscripti: Cui Filias peperit duas; Unicam vero superstitem, viz: Elisabetham, Adolescentuli (sic) juxtà sepulti (sic) Matrem. Sexa-genaria obijt 6 Iduum Febr. 1624(5). Faemina, si qua alia, Pia, Prudens, venusta, urbana; brevitèr ampliore longe Enconnio digna.

53. On Another. Here lies the Bodies of John NETHERSOLE Gent, and Jane his Wife. He died Nov. 26 1719. Aged 64 Years. She died 28 Feb. 1736/7. Aged 77 Years.

54. On The South Wall is a Neat Mont. with this Coat. [Az. 2 leopards’ heads arg. (BARNE)]. Gulielmi BARNE Generosi, Filij Milesij Barne Ecclesiae Anglicanae Presbuteri (sic), et Janae illius Uxoris, quae illi peperit Sex Filios, Filiasq duas. Avum habuit Dominum Gulielnum Barne, de Woolwich, Militem Auratum. Erat, dum vixit, Pater Optimus, Conjux Amantissimus, Subditus, fidelis, Pauperum Amicus; at, jam, Bonis Omnibus Flebilis occidit, Mensis Jun. die 16 A.D. 1670. Aet. 70. Mater obijt Apr. Die 6 1680.

55. On The N. Wall, is a Neat Mont. wth. this Coat. [(BEAN, 3.28 (Hythe)) imp. Per fesse embattled az. & arg. 3 griffins’ heads erased countercharged (SESSIONS)]. Near this Place, lie the Remains of Lucy, The Wife of Charles Bean, Vicar of Lidd, and Daughter of James SESSIONS, Rector of Downlisburn, in the County of Gloucester, together with those of 2 of her Infants, Thomas and Catherine. She was a devout and Charitable Christian; a dutyfull Daughter; an Affectionate Wife, and Mother; and a sincere Friend, without Art, or Reserve. She died about The 30th Year of her Age, Oct. 27 1715.

56. On Another handsome Monument on ye N. Wall – wth. this Coat. [Per pale gu. & az. 3 griffins segreant arg. (NETHERSOLE) imp. Arg. a chevn. az. betw. 3 molets sa. (SEAGRE)]. Near this Place lie inter’d the Bodies of John Nethersole, of this Parish Gent; and Jane, The Daughter of Charles Seagre of Tunstall, in this County, his Wife. By whom he had Issue Elisabeth, Margaret, and Catherine, who died in their Infancy, and are also Buried near this Place; and, Mary and Jane, who surviving, caused this Monument to be erected, in Memory of their said Father and Mother; who died, ye Former 26 Nov. 1719. Aged 64 Years. And, ye Latter, 28 Feb. 1736/7. Aged 67 Years. Also The Body of Mrs Jane NETHERSOLE, One of ye Daughters and Coheiresses, of The abovemention’d John Nethersole, by Jane his Wife, who departed this Life 22 May 1741. Aged 32.

South Transept.
57. On The Base of a Magnificent Obelisk, which stands in The Area of This Chancell, or Transept, and, over a large Vault belonging to ye Family of DIXWELL, are the following Inscriptions, and Coat. On The North Side of it.[Quarterly of 6: 1). Arg. a chevn. gu. betw. 3 fleurs-de-lis sa. (Dixwell). 2). Sa. a + engrailed or (PEYTON). 3). Az. a griffin segreant or. 4). Erminois (sa. tails on or) a + sa. each arm ending in 2 knobs or. 5). Az. a leopard’s head or. 6). Sa. (sic) a + humet or betw. 4 f.de l. gu (HERDSON)].
Between his Deservedly Beloved Wives, viz. Dorothy, Daughter of Sr. John TEMPLE of The Kingdon of Ireland, Knight; and Katherine Daughter of William LONGUEVILLE, of The Temple, Esq; lies buried Sr. Basil Dixwell, Baronet. Who was Son and Heir of Sr. Basil Dixwell, by Dorothy, Daughter of Sr. Thomas PEYTON, of Knowlton, in this County, Bart. And who, for a great Number of Years, was Lieutenant of Dover Castle, and Auditor of ye Excise. The Former of which honourable Posts he voluntarily resign’d, some few years before his Death; but, kept ye Latter to The Time of his Death; which happened on ye 26th of March, in ye 84th Year of his Age; and, in ye Year of Our Lord 1750; Leaving his Estate, as he had no Heirs, of his own Body, to George OXENDEN Esq, Second Son of his Nephew Sr. George Oxenden, of Deane, in this County, Bart; who, thereupon, by Virtue of an Act of Parliament, took The Name, together with the Arms & Crest of DIXWELL.
On The East Side. In The Vault underneath, lies the Body of Heardson DIXWELL, 2d. Son of Mark Dixwell, by Elisabeth his Wife; which said Heardson Dixwell was buried 30 May 1661. Also, Sr. Basil Dixwell, Bart. Eldest Son and Heir, of Mark Dixwell, by Elisabeth his Wife, and was Buried 14 May 1668, leaving behind him, by his Wife Dorothy, daughter of Sr. Thomas PEYTON Bart, 4 Children: viz. Elisabeth, Dorothy, Basil, and Mark – 2 of which, viz. Dorothy & Basil, who succeeded his Father, in his Title and Estate, are also Buried in this Vault. The Latter of which, died March 26 1750. And, The Former, viz. Dorothy, Wife of Christopher REVE, Clerk, died June 29th 1751. Aged 87.
On The West Side. In The Vault underneath are deposited, The Bodies of The aftermentioned Persons. Viz. Alice, Daughter of Mark DIXWELL Gent by Eliz. his Wife, who died in her Infancy; and was buried 16 Oct. 1639. Also Sr. Basil Dixwell, Knight and Baronet, who was Nephew and Heir of John HEARDSON, of the Town of Folkstone (sic), Esq. and was Buried 12 Jan. 1642(3). Also Mark Dixwell abovemention’d, who was nephew and Heir, of The aforesaid Sr. Basil Dixwell, and was Buried 8 Feb. 1642(3).

In The North Transept.
58. On a Fine Mural Mont. on ye W. Wall – with this Coat. [Gu. a + lozengy patonce or (FOTHERBY) imp. (ELCOCK, 3.42)]. Reverendi Viri Caroli Fotherby S.T.P.; Patre Equite nati; Collegij S.S. Trinitatis, Cantab: Socij; Deinde Ecclesiarum de St. Ives, et Southwell, in Com. Cornw. Rectoris; hic, in propinquo, conduntur Cineres. Juxtaq eos, Fratis ipsius Antonij FOTHERBY, Armig. qui et ipsi in Patrimonij Haereditate, Conguationis Jure, successit. Quibus etiam apponuntur Cineres tum Conjugis ipsius Antonij, Alfrae, tum Filij ex eâ Prunogenitis, Johannis, Quorum Omnium Memoriae sacrum (summo quod eos persequeretur Amore) Marmor hoc ponendum curavit, obsequentissimus Dicti Aut: Filius Carol Fotherby; qui, quàm dulcè et decorum sit Patriae periclitanti adesse, proq eâ, vel Mori pulchrè, edoctus, ejus Se Bellis (Navalibus sail: adhuc juvenis admodum, immiscuit; quod, ut, Patriae in Commodum, ita ipsi in Honorem cessit. Ardens, enim, in Dimicando, Animi Virtus, ad Navis Regiae Praefecturam, meritò evexit. At, Fatalis illa, quae Omnes Manet, Hora, Patriâ eum Terrisq abstulit, nimis immature Nondum enim completis Annis 47, occidit; relictis, Conjuge (Mariâ scilicet Georij ELCOCK Arm: Filiâ) binisq ex Eâ Filiabus; quae Mortem ejus ferunt quàm Miserabilitèr. Nec Mirum, sane! Nam, quis Desiderio sit Pudor ant Modus, tam chari Capitis? Obijt 3 Aug. 1720, et bie juxta duas Natarum suarum quiescit.

59. Here are also 3 Flt Stones without Inscription. 1 of which has ye Figure of a Man (really a civn. C. 1370) in a Priests Habit, enlaid on it in Brass. Another has the Figures of an Armed Knight and his Lady, in Brass also; and a Coat of Arms; of which I have taken as good a Copy as I was able; it being almost worn out of The Plate, on which it was engraved.[drawn without tinctures. [¼ly: 1&4). a + paty. 2&3). 6 fusils, 3 and 3].
60. In the East Window of this Chapell, are the Following Coats still to be seen, viz.
Gules. 3 Crowns, Or.
Gules. 3 Lioncels passant, in Pale, Or.

61. John WEEVER, Pag.267, has preserv’d the 3 Following Epitaphs, which were formerly in This Church.
1. Albina la Femme Rogeri DIGGE gist icy./Dieu de Salme eit Mercy. Amen.
2. In Cineres stratus jacet hìcJohn Digge vocitatus/Conguge … fratâ Johannâ consociatâ./Utilicie Nata de Stirpe fuit memorata./Spiritibus quorum faveat Dens ipse Deorum/ … Pax Solamen, reminiscunt verius. Amen!
3. Johannes, humilis, pius, et prudens Tumulatus/Marmore tantillo, qui solet esse potens/Qui quinquagenos et tres perdit simul Annos/Nonis Decembris, ut cadit iste Bonus/Post, Anno quinto, sequitur sua Spousa Johanna/In Festo Magni Martyris alta petens/Conjugium faciens, junxisti Corpora quondam/Christe, suas Animas fac tibi Celicolas.

In The Body.
62. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth the Bodies of Robert, and Anna Maria, Son and Daughter of Robert and Elisabeth LE’GRAND. He died 15 June 1653. Aged 9 Months, and She died 10 May 1656. Aged 2 Years 7 Months.

63. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Mary the Wife of Barw. SPAINE, and Daughter of the Revd. Mr John RICHARDS, Rector of Horton, and Vicar of Brabourne, who departed this Life 16 Nov. 1736 in ye 50th Year of her Age.

64. There are 3 more Flat Stones, none of which are Legible.

65. This Church is a very handsome Building, being about 126 Feet long. It consists of a Large Chancell, 2 Transepts, a Spacious Body, and 1 Side Isle. The Spire which is a very Lofty One, stands at the West End. In It hang 4 Bells, thus inscribed.
1. John WILNAR made Me. 1623.
2. Ditto.
3. S.K. fecit Me 1730. Basil LUN, Ch.Warden.
4. Ditto.

66. In The Church Yard are 3 Altar Tombs, of the Family of LADE, bearing the following Dates. 1603, 1624, 1660 but not legible.

67. Another Altar Tomb quite defaced.

68. This Church is a Rectory, annexd to Bishops Bourne; and is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. The Present Incmbent is John LYNCH, D.D. Dean of Canterbury, etc. etc. viz. 1757.

69. For an Account of The Neighbouring Downe, (which, from this Place, is called Barham Downe;) see Lambard, Harris etc. I can’t, however, help mentioning, that the Roman Way, wch. leads from Dover to Canterbury, lays across part of it, and is in many places, very fair to this Day. There are also some Entrenchments, which I am persuaded are Roman.

70. I have a Denarius of Tiberius, wch. was found as they were digging chalk near these Intrenchments.

71. [Stuck to f.41b is Gent. Mag. cutting dated Monday October 28 (1758 added in ink) – re human skeletons found nr. roadside at Breech Down - & a kind of "scymeter", a dirk, & spear. Other skelns. were found later].

Index of Names and Places

Names Index
ALLEN ? 36
BAKER 19
BARNE 54
Bateman 37
BEAN 50, 51
BELL 39
BILLINGHURST 37
BISSAKER 31
BRIDGES 40
COLT 22
COULTER 29
CRAFT 21
CRAMP 9
CROFTS 20
CROSOER 14
CURLING 49
DADSON 16, 17, 18
DEAN 55
DIGGE 61
DILNOT 42
DIXWELL 57
ELCOCK 45, 46, 47, 58
ELTON 52
Fix 44
FOTHERBY 58
FOX 18, 32, 33, 34
HEARDSON 57
HODGES 5
HOLLISIANA 52
HOYLE 38
JOYNER 11, 12LADE 66
LANDEN 41
LE’GRAND 62
LEMAN 6, 7
LINGO 9, 10
LONGUEVILLE 57
LUN 65
LYNCH 68
MARSHALL 29
MUNN 25, 27, 28, 32, 41
NETHERSOLE 8, 44, 53, 56
OXENDEN 57
PAGE 30
PEYTON 57
PRIER 15
REVE 57RICHARDS 63
RIGDEN 26, 41
SANDERS 23, 24
Seagre 56
SESSIONS 55
SPAINE 63
TEMPLE 44, 57
TOKER 4
VANSON 35
WATERIDGE 3
WATERS 2
Watteridge 3
WEEVER 61
WHITE 43
WILNAR 65
WRAIGHT 1

Places IndexBarbadoes 33
Barham 46
Bishopsbourne 68
Brabourne 63
Canterbury, 
   St. Mary Magdalene 15
Deane, Kent 57Dover Castle 57
Downlisburn, 
   Gloucestershire 55
Folkestone 37, 38, 57
Horton 63
Ireland 57
Knowlton 57
Naples 33Ospringe, The Oaks 4
Ostend 33
Ropesole 2
Tunstall 56
Westbere 36
Wolensbouorgh 3

GeneralLieutenant of 
   Dover Castle 57

Some Monumental Inscriptions of Nackington Church

Some Monumental Inscriptions of Nackington Church, noted by Leland L. Duncan 30th August 1891. Also Some Monumental Inscriptions  Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett 1758, added September 2007.

Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton

1. George MOUNT died 15 April 1868 aged 60 years. Left surviving Martha his widow, 5 sons and 2 daughters. Also Henry, son of the above died 7 August 1872 aged 32 years.

2. David COLLARD of Stodmarsh Court, born 9 October 1831, died 19 January 1885 aged 53 years. Left surviving a widow and 14 children.

3. In rails. George COLLARD of Elverton near Faversham died 29 March 1852 aged 54 years. Left surviving Sarah his widow, 7 sons and 9 daughters. Also the above Sarah his widow, and daughter of Henry MOUNT of this parish, died 22 March 1855 aged 48 years.

4. Altar stone in rails. South side. Jane, eldest daughter of Thomas and Sarah COLLARD died 4 January 1863 aged 60 years. Also Charlotte, 2nd daughter of the above, died 17 May 1873 aged 69 years. Also Kate, 4th daughter of the above died 9 March 1885 aged 77 years. Also Herbert, 5th son of the above, died 24 June 1886 aged 69 years. North side. Sarah, wife of Thomas COLLARD of Sextries Farm in this parish died 11 September 1858 aged 76 years. The only daughter of the late Henry MOUNT, who died 1791. Also the above Thomas Collard died 11 March 1867 aged 91 years, the 4th son of the late Thomas White Collard of Little Barton in this county.

5. Robert COLLARD of Sextries, Nackington died 12 January 1887 aged 63 years, leaving a widow, 7 sons and 2 daughters. Also Sidney, 4th son of the above died 30 April 1887 aged 28 years.

6. In rails. Mary CLIFFORD died 9 April 1844 aged 47 years. Also Mrs Grace Clifford, mother of the above, died 17 June 1846 aged 82 years.

7. Altar stone, north side. Henry COLLARD Esq. of Little Barton in this county, died 9 February 1852 aged 81 years. Left surviving Louisa his widow, 2 sons and 1 daughter, viz: William, Frank and Julia. Also Louisa, relict of the above died at 2 Clarence Road, Herne Bay, Kent April 19 1881 in her 82nd year.

8. South side. Filmer COLLARD died 17 February 1837 aged 29 years. Henry Robert Collard died after a long and severe illness 5 April 1839 aged 32 years.

9. Inscription on top. Ann, wife of Mr Henry COLLARD of Little Barton Farm, near Canterbury died 22 August 1812 aged 36 years. Left 2 sons, viz: Henry Robert, Filmer. Also Dorothea, daughter of the above Henry and Ann Collard died 28 May 1804 aged 1 week. Likewise an infant died January 13 1805.

10. Small crosses. Bertram Ash COLLARD, born 28 February 1876 died 11 March 1876. Eleanor Elizabeth Collard, born 28 October 1877 died 2 January 1878. Edgar Vivian Collard, born 31 July 1881 died 28 April 1882. Reginald George Collard, born 15 September 1879 died 11 January 1880.

11. Elizabeth, 2nd daughter of George Plomer COLLARD and Elizabeth his wife died 28 October 1864 aged 21 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of George Plomer Collard died 4 February 1871 aged 58 years.

12. John, infant son of John and Anna Maria JACOB of Sextries in this parish died June 14 1798.

13. Richard, only son of the late Richard BRICE of Bridge Place died at Canterbury 10 September 1875 aged 56 years.

14. Tomb in rails, north east corner of churchyard. In memory of Robert, son of Dora and Major Robert CAMPBELL H.M. 73rd Regt., died at sea August 21 1853 aged 10 months.

15. Mary, wife of Edward MILLS died 5 March 1817 aged 44 years.

16. Edward MILLS died 18 February 1851 aged 79 years.

17. In memory of The Revd. Joshua DIX M.A. Minor Canon of Canterbury, Rector of Old Romney, Vicar of River and thirty three years Curate of this parish who died December 13 1809 aged 64 years. Also of six infants, children of the said Joshua Dix and Martha his wife. Also in memory of Martha, wife of the above Revd. J. Dix who died December 30 1823 aged 72 years.

18. Frances DIX died August 25 1866 aged 82 years.

19. Altar stone, north side. Richard MOUNT late of the City of Canterbury, attorney at law born 2 April 1765, died 31 August 1826. Also Hannah his wife born 17 January 1766, died 2 July 1832. South side. Richard Minter MOUNT formerly of the City of Canterbury, solicitor and late of Wingham, only son of Richard and Hannah Mount born 24 February 1804, died 3 August 1875. Also Isabel his wife, born 23 August 1802 died 7 October 1886.

20. On back. Henry MOUNT, late of New Cross, London son of Plomer Mount of this parish, died 11 November 1857 in his 30th year. Left surviving Sarah his widow and 2 children, Henry-Herbert and Clara. Also Thomas, 2nd surviving son of Plomer Mount died 14 December 1862 aged 39 years. Also of Catherine, wife of the late Plomer Mount died 29 September 1875 aged 84 years. On front. Mary, wife of Mr Plomer MOUNT of this parish, died 8 March 1813 aged 30 years. Also Henry, their son died in his infancy and Plomer, their eldest son died 25 February 1847 aged 35 years. Also George-Nicholas died 18 February 1837 aged 7 months. Also the above first named Plomer Mount died 21 August 1851 aged 65 years.

21. Henry MOUNT of this parish died 17 April 1791 aged 40 years and 2 children who died in their infancy. Also Jane Mount, wife of the above died 19 May 1800 aged 43 years. On back. Also Mary SLATER, wife of Edward Slater of Chislet and elder daughter of Henry and Mary Mount of this parish died 24 April 1880 aged 75 years. Also the above Edward Slater died 2 February 1885 aged 80 years.

22. Mary, wife of Henry MOUNT of this parish died 3 June 1851 aged 78 years. Also the above Henry Mount died 3 March 1866 aged 81 years. On back. George, son of George and Martha MOUNT died in his infancy 30 April 1839. Also Mary, eldest daughter of the above died 28 November 1862 aged 20 years.

23. Coffin tomb. Mary ELLIS, late of Canterbury, youngest daughter of Moses Ellis Esqr. of London died 31 March 1857 aged 89 years. Frances, wife of Robert Cooper KERSEY M.D. Littlebourne and niece of Mary Ellis died 13 November 1869.

24. George, son of George PILCHER and Ann his wife died February 14 1733 aged 17 years and 5 months.

25. Thomas LOWEN, late of the parish of All saints in the City of Canterbury died 14 November 1792 aged 53 years. Also of Dells Lowen his widow who died 9 April 1806 aged 54 years. Likewise Sarah STARR their granddaughter and daughter of Thomas Starr of the Precincts of the City of Canterbury and Dells his wife. She died 8 January 1797 aged 4 years and 7 months.

26. George PILCHER died 23 November 1761 aged 55 years. Also Dells, wife of the above age 8.died 7 April 1789 aged 77 years.

27. By east wall of chancel. Frances FOX, wife of William Fox died November 16 1743 in her 59th year. Also the above William Fox died January 13 1747 aged 63 years.

28. Sarah, wife of John TADHUNTER died September 21 1742 aged 40 years. (rest gone).

29. Cross like the old one in St Martin’s yard to Hew Whyte. Thomas Godfrey Godfrey FAUSSETT September 19 1829 – February 26 1877.

30. By the yew tree. William MACMILLAN died September 9 1763 aged 31 years.

31. Susan, 3rd daughter of the late Henry Godfrey FAUSSETT of Keppington died 7 May 1861 aged 77 years.

32. Henry HARDEN died 1 February 1741 aged 36 years.

33. James HOLLANDS died 18 April 1884 aged 63 years.

34. John HOLLANDS died 6 June 1874 aged 54 years. Also John and Henry John, sons of the above, died in infancy.

35. Thomas CREED, late of the city of Canterbury, carpenter, died January 30 1819 aged 56 years. Left surviving Cecilia his wife, 1 son and 1 daughter.

36. Austen Thomas HOLLANDS died 4 October 1854 aged 68 years. Also Thomas, son of the above died 27 April 1835 aged 1 year. Also Emma, daughter of the above died 9 April 1842 in her 17th year. Sarah, wife of the above, died 23 June 1867 aged 76 years.

37. Stephen COBB, late of this parish died 3 July 1839 aged 72 years. Left surviving Elizabeth his wife and 3 daughters, Sarah, Charlotte and Martha. Also Martha, 4th daughter of the above died 10 July 1839 aged 25 years. Also Mary, 2nd daughter of the above died 30 March 1839 aged 38 years, interred in Beaksbourne churchyard. Also Elizabeth, widow of the above died 10 August 1852 aged 74 years.

38. Ann FOLWELL died 28 February 1862 aged 76 years. Also Henery Folwell, husband of the above died 9 March 1863 aged 79 years.

39. Charlotte, 2nd daughter of Thomas and Ann ROUSE, formerly of Dover. She died 24 June 1866 aged 70 years.

40. Sarah MILLER, widow of Lieut. Martin Miller of the Royal Navy, died 8 February 1879 aged 80 years.

41. Ann, wife of James SOUTHEE of the parish of Ickham died 10 October 1800 aged 65 years. Also James Southee, late of Faversham died 26 January 1814 aged 86 years.

42. By porch. John HALKE, late of this parish died September 12 1748 aged 38 years. Issue by Susanna his second wife 2 sons, viz: Richard and Thomas, whereof Richard only surviveth.

43. Anna, wife of John HALKE of this parish had issue 1 son and 3 daughters, of whom John and Mary are surviving and 2 daughters lie buried here. She died October 28 1740 aged 28 years.

44. Joseph SHARP died August 20 1722 aged 45 years.

45. Lizanner, wife of Henry ADAMS died 25 August 1864 aged 47 years.

46. Philip BARBER died 7 March 1862 aged 53 years. A faithful servant for many years in this parish.

47. Hannah ADAMS died 3 December 1886 aged 78 years. Death little warning to me gave, it quickly sent me to my grave.
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48. Flat stone. George GULLIVER, F.R.S. died 17 November 1882 aged 78 years.

49. William GRAHAM, born at Oxford 29 March 1800 died at Canterbury 1 March 1884.

50. George WYBORN, late of Southampton, warden of Victoria Gaol, Hong Kong died 20 November 1860 aged 29 years. Interred in the cemetery Wong Vei Chung, "Happy Valley", Hong Kong. His widow Charlotte erected this. Also Mary Ann LIGHT, 2nd daughter of William KEMP of this parish died at Haskeui, Constantinople October 9 1862 aged 43 years.

51. James HARLOW of Ryde, Isle of Wight died 20 January 1859 aged 70 years. Also William KEMP, eleven years clerk of this parish died 3 April 1858 aged 78 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of the above William Kemp died 10 February 1871 in her 89th year.

52. South side of yard. Kezia TWYMAN died 21 April 1872 aged 65 years. Also Henry Twyman, husband of the above died 2 May 1876 aged 70 years.

53. White monumental cross. James BEER died 25 June 1859 aged 73 years. Also Mary Ann, relict of James Beer died 13 July 1861 aged 71 years. Also James Henry, eldest son of James and Mary Ann Beer died 17 June 1889 aged 75 years.

54. William WALLAB, late of Thanington died 24 October 1783 aged 81 years. Also Susanna his wife died 8 July 1788 aged 86 years.

55. John BROCKMAN of this parish died March 16 1792 aged 76 years. Also Sarah his wife died July 16 1794 aged 76 years.

56. Mary, wife of Thomas BIRCH, only daughter of John and Sarah BROCKMAN died March 22 1774 aged 23 years.

57. Double stone with skulls, etc. (1) John BENFORD died February 25 1743 aged 76 years. Also 3 of his children by Susanna his 2nd wife viz: John, Susanna and Thomas all died infants.(2) Elizabeth, wife of John Benford of Thanington, youngest daughter of John HILLS, late of Ensen in Chilham, died September ………./ (under grass)

58. Altar tomb, on top. Thomas BROCKMAN of this parish died 29 December 1828 aged 80 years. Also Hannah his wife died 20 February 1828 aged 74 years.On north side, apparently the same, but worn.

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Also Some Monumental Inscriptions  Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett 1758, added September 2007

Chancell.
59. On a Flat Stone, within the Communion Rails. Under this Stone lyeth Buryed the Bodie of John SHIPTON who died the 28th of July 1616. Aetatis suae 68. Death is to Me Advantage.

60. On Another. Here lieth Buried The Bodye of James SHIPTON who died the 25th of May Ano. Dni. 1629. Aetatis 49. Dignus Nestoream, Pater Optime, vivere Vitam/ Hospite Si tali Digna fuit Humus./ Caelum jam Patria est, Christus Via, Mors Tibi Vita;/ Caelum Animae Domus est, Corporis hic Tumulus./ Pie Pauxit Plauxitq Jacobus, Filius.

Without The Rails.
61. On a Flat Black Marble, with this Coat. [GODFREY (3.16, Wye) imp. A fesse betw. 3 rings]. Here lieth the Body of Henry GODFREY of Heppington, Esq. Heir of Sr. Thomas Godfrey of The same. He married Catherine ye Daughter of The Revd. Doctor Thomas PITTIS Rector of St. Botolph Bishops Gate, London; by Whom he had 2 Daughters; Catherine, who died March 12 1702/3. And Mary who survived. He died Dec. 24 1718. In The 43d. Year of his Age. (added). (*On The same Stone, added on My honour’d Mother’s Death. On the South Side of this Stone, lieth the above mentioned Catherine, Relict of Henry Godfrey, of Heppington, Esq. She died Oct. 25 1726, aged (blank) Years. And Under this Stone, in the same Grave with her Father, lieth the Body of the above mentioned Mary, Daughter, and sole Heiress, of Henry Godfrey, Esq. of Heppington, in this Parish, and Relict of Bryan FAUSSETT Esq. of the same. She died May 23 1761 in the 62d. Year of her Age. We know, that our Redeemer liveth!).

62. On Another with This Coat. [GODFREY as Before, with, in pretence: Arg. a Λ sa. on a chief sa. 2 martlets arg.]. Here lieth The Body of Dame Hester GODFREY, one of The Daughters and Coheirs of Sr. John WYLD, of This County & late Wife of Sr. Thomas Godfrey of Lyd, but, late of this Parish in ye said County Knight. She died the 27th Day of March 1699 in the 77th Year of her Age. (*This Gentleman purchased Heppington, in this Parish – and lies buried, on the N. Side of, and close to this Stone; but without any Memorial. – Br. Faussett).

63. On Another Flat Bl. Marble, with this Coat. [¼ly 1&4). Or, a lion rampt. sa. debruised by a bend gobony gu. & arg. 2&3). Arg. 3 piles purp. on a canton sa. a lion’s head erased or. In pretence (GODFREY): Sa. a Λ betw. 3 pelicans’ heads erased or]. Here lieth The Body of Bryan FAUSSETT (B.F.’s father) Esq. of Heppington. He married Mary the Daughter & Heiress of Henry GODFREY Esq. of Heppington, By whom he left Issue 3 Sons, and 7 Daughters. He died the 19th Day of September 1750. Aged 60 Years.

South Chancell.
64. On a Flat Stone, with this Coat. [NUTT: ¼ly of 6: 1,3,5). Az. a pheon or. 2,4,6). Erm]. M.S. Here resteth The Body of John Nutt Esq. who first married Anne, eldest Daughter of Sr. Edward MASTER, of East Langdon in this County, Knt. She died in ye Yeare 1641, and lies interr’d at Chigwell in Essex; by her he had 9 Children, of which Edward, William, and Anne, only survived Him. He afterwards married Anne, eldest Daughter of John ALDRICH of Norfolke Esq. who survived him; by her he had only issue John. He died the 10th of Octob. Anno Dni. 1668. Aetatis suae 63.

65. On Another. M.S. Here lieth the Body of Anne NUTT, eldest Daughter of John ALDRICH of Norfolke Esq. Second Wife of John Nutt of this Parish Esq. between her only Husband and only Child. Shee died the 21st Day of July in ye 63d. Year of her Age. Annoq. Dom. 1673.

66. On Another. Here lieth The Body of John NUTTS, Son of John Nutts Esq. by his Second Wife Anne, Daughter of John ALDRICH of Norfolke Esq. who departed this Life the 23d. of December in ye 2d. Year of his Age and in the Year of our Lord 1660.

67. On Another Flat Stone. M.S. Here lieth the Body of Thomas, the Son of Edward NUTT Esq. by Elizabeth his Wife, Daughter of Sr. Thomas WILLYS of Ditton, in the County of Cambridge Bart. he died the 19th Day of November, An.Dom. 1669. In the 5th Yeare of his Age.

68. On Another, with this Coat. [On a lozenge: Per fesse gu. & arg. 3 lions rampant countercharged in a border erm. imp. A fesse betw. 3 + +lets fitchy]. (no tinctures). Here lieth interr’d the Body of Katharine, the Wife of William WILLYS of London Esq. third Son of Sr. Thomas Willys of Fenditton in the County of Cambridge Barronet. She departed this Life the 20th of August 1720. Aged 69 Years. Sr. Thomas WILLYS Barrt. departed this Life the 17th of July, 1726. Aged 46 Years.

69. On Another – with this Coat. [Bendy of 16 gu. & or, a cross arg. bearing in its chief a label of 3 points sa.]. Here lieth the Body of John, Son of Humphry (sic) & Frances PUDNER who departed this Life Aug. ye 19th 1715. Aged 9 Months. Also, the Body of Frances Pudner who departed this Life May ye 11th 1721. Aged 7 Months. Here also lieth the Body of Mr. Humphrey (sic) Pudner, the only surviving Son of Humphrey (sic) Pudner Esq. by Frances his Wife. He died May ye 4th 1747. Aged 29 Years.

70. An Atcheivement on the East Wall of The South Chancell. [¼ly 1&4). NUTT as Before. 2). Gu. a Λ vairy or & az. betw.3 crescts. arg. 3). Sa. on a \ cotised arg. 3 martlets sa. imp. Az. a fesse embattd. betw. 3 hawks’ heads erased or (MASTER) imp. Or, on a fesse vert an ox passt. arg. (ALDRICH)].

71. An Athcheivement on ye West Wall of the South Chancell. [Erm. 2 interlaced chevrons humet set palewise sa. on a chief az. 2 wings or (MILLS) imp. ¼ly I & IV. ¼ly 1&4). Per bend indented sa. & arg. 2&3). Az. a fl.de lis or. II & III. Vert or purp (hatched vt, painted brown), a cross engrailed arg.].
72. Some of the Windows of this Church have remains of painted Glass in them; that at ye East End of the South Chancell, has ye Marriage in Cana of Galilee represented in it.

73. The Desk is at ye North Side of this Church; and, the Pulpit, at the South Side. It consists of the Great & South Chancells, and the Nave, or Body. The Steeple, which is a low Tower, cap’t with a Low Shingled Spire, is at the North West Corner of the Body; In it hangs only one Small Bell, thus inscribed. John TADHUNTER. C.W. – S.K. (Samuel Knight) 1724.

74. The Church was dedicated to The Blessed Virgin. It is a Curacy, in the Gift of the Arch. Bishop. The present Curate is The Revd. Mr Charles NORRIS, who is also Vicar of Brabourne, viz: 1758.

In The Church Yard.
75. On an Head Stone for Ann HALKE – 1740. The best of Wives, The Best of Mothers;/ The best of Neighbours, & a Friend to others.

76. On Another for John NORTON – 1749. O Readers, stay one Moment with ye Dead,/Have one good Thought, while thus on Graves You tread/Think where My Soul abode’s (sic), In Heav’n I trust/I there in Bliss, My Body in the Dust./O Readers, go and live, and learn to die like Men/That have immortal Souls; and then come here again./Memento Mori/Adieu!/Look to Eternity.

77. On Another, for Sarah TADHUNTER – 1742. A Pattern of Affliction sure She was here;/But now, I hope, her Soul in Glory doth Appear.

Index of Names and Places

Names Index
ADAMS 45, 47
ALDRICH 64, 65, 66
BARBER 46
BEER 53
BENFORD 57, 58
BIRCH 56
BRICE 13
BROCKMAN 55, 56
CAMPBELL 14
CLIFFORD 6
COBB 37
COLLARD 2-5, 7-11
Cooper 23
CREED 35
Dells 25, 26

DIX 17, 18
ELLIS 23
FAUSSETT 29, 30, 61, 63
Filmer 8, 9
FOLWELL 38
FOX 27
GODFREY 61, 62
GRAHAM 49
GULLIVER 48
HALKE 42, 43, 75
HARDEN 32
HARLOW 51
HILLS 57
HOLLANDS 33, 34, 36
JACOB 12
KEMP 50, 51
KERSEY 23
Knight 73
LIGHT 50
LOWEN 25
MACMILLAN 30
MASTER 64
MILLER 40
MILLS 15, 16, 71
MOUNT 1, 3, 4, 19-22
NORRIS 74
NORTON 76
NUTT 64-67, 70
PILCHER 24, 26
PITTIS 61
Plomer 11, 20
ROUSE 39
PUDNER 69
SHARP 44
SHIPTON 59, 60
SLATER 21
SOUTHEE 41
STARR 25
TADHUNTER 27, 73, 77
TWYMAN 52
WALLAB 54
Whyte 29
WILLYS 67, 68
WYBORN 50WYLD 62Places IndexBeksbourne 37
Brabourne 74
Bridge Place 13
Canterbury 13, 19, 23, 35, 49
   Canterbury All Saints 25
Chigwell, Essex 64
Chislet 21
Ditton, Cambs 67, 68
Dover 39
East Langdon 64
Elverton nr Faversham 2
Ensen in Chilham 57
Faversham 41
Fenditton, Cambs 68
Haskeui, Constantinople 50
Herne Bay 7
Ickham 41
Keppington 30
Little Barton, nr Canterbury 4, 7, 9
Littlebourne 23
London 23
London 68, St. Botolph Bishops Gate 61
Nackington
   Heppington 61, 62, 63
   Sextries 5, 12
   Sextries Farm 4
   Stodmarsh Court 2
New Cross 20
Norfolk 64, 65, 66
Old Romney 17
Oxford 49
River 17
Ryde, Isle of Wight 51
Southampton 50
Thanington 54, 57
Victoria Gaol, Hong Kong 50
Wingham 19
Wong Vei Chung, "Happy
   Valley", Hong Kong. 50General
Army
   73rd Regt. 14
   Major 14
Royal Navy 40
attorney at law 19
carpenter 35
clerk 51
Clergy
   Curate 17
   Minor Canon of Canterbury 17
   Rector 17
   Rev 17
   Vicar 17
servant 46
solicitor 19
warden 50

Monumental Inscriptions in the church of Hastingleigh Church

The Monumental Inscriptions in the church of Hastingleigh Church noted August 1890 by Leland L. Duncan. Typed up by Dawn Weeks, checked by Zena Bamping. Also Some Monumental Inscriptions, noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1757, added 22nd August 2007.

Inscriptions in the church 

Flat stones in the chancel1. John James son of Reverend A H and Mary DUTHIE who died August 9th 1829 aged 9 months

2. Sarah wife of John SANKEY of this parish daughter of Hezekia MARSHALL and Catherine his wife late of Braborn who left issue one son Richard and one daughter Margaret died May 1731 aged 36. John Sankey died March 7th 1761 aged 77. Also Thomas wife of John Sankey died May 12th 1765 aged 75.

3. Margaret wife of Thomas BRIDGES died 8th July 1754 aged 32 daughter of John Sankey.

4. Richard SANKEY late of this parish died January 26th 1806.

5. A tablet on the north wall of the chancel: George Frederick SANKEY MD died 14th October 1876 aged 33.

6. Tablet on the north wall of the chancel: Reverend John CONANT Rector of this parish, Vicar of Elmsted, died in London April 2nd 1779 æt 73 buried in the cemetery of St George the Martyr Bloomsbury. Also his wife Mary daughter of Reverend William WAKE Rector of Walgrave Northamptonshire first cousin of Archbishop Wake, she was distinguished by superior qualities of mind and person. Died April 9th 1773 æt 61 buried in this chancel. Also to their 8 sons John, Rector of St Peter’s Sandwich and Vicar of Teynham died March 30th 1811 æt 75 buried at Sandwich. William died July 22nd 1753 æt 16 buried in this chancel Herbert died February 25th 1759 æt near 16 buried here. Nathaniel, knighted in 1813, died at his house in Portland Place London April 12th 1822 æt 77 born at Finchley. Culpepper MA Trinity College Cambridge, died May 8th 1815 æt 67 born at Mortlake Surrey Elias, died in Bengal September 20th 1765 æt 16 and 2 others who died in infancy.

7. Tablet on south side of the chancel In a vault in the churchyard John SANKEY Esquire died 18th October 1812 aged 58. Mary his wife died 23 September 1815 aged 60. Samuel SANKEY son of above died December 19th 1851 aged 74. Mary his wife died 26th October 1855 aged 66. Samuel John Sankey son of above died 30th April 1877aged 64.

8. On the north side of the nave George SANKEY Surgeon of Maidstone, youngest son of Samuel Sankey of Hastingleigh died on board SS Chimborazo on his way to Australia January 27th 1885 in the 54th year of his age. Tablet erected by his affectionate wife and children.

9. A brass on the floor of the nave.
[drawing of shield with bird]
Vir petyt sociam, nati tres unaque nata Matrem mitricem famuli famulœqz mopesqz Mors rapuit, Coniux annis opibusqz repletus Vir natis natus munerosa prole beatus Vt genunt rapitur subtexit corpora marmor Amborum hoc animi Christi pia gaudia gaudet. Johannes HALKE obijt 28 die Maij Anno Domini 1604 Aoqz ætatis 83 Anna uxor eius obijt 16 die Feb Anno Domini 1596 Aoqz ætatis 70.

10. In the south aisle is a gravestone much worn – with marginal inscription (see sketch) ? to one of the Coveney family of the 17th century. In the centre was apparently a coat of arms but the whole too much decayed to be decipherable.

The above are all the inscriptions in the church. 
The following are a few of the stones in the north side of the yard:
11. Head Hannah wife of Nicholas SWAINE died June 20 1782 aged 19 years.

12. Head John Harfleet MARSHALL of this Parish died May 28 1836 aged 43. Martha his wife died January 18th 1841 aged 46. Thomas, youngest son died March 30th 1836, 3 years and 5 months. John Francis died March 28th 1837 aged 19 years. Susanna died June 21st 1837 aged 16. Mark died July 7th 1844 aged 17. Left surviving William, Elizabeth, George and Mary. Also Robert infant son of the above William MARSHALL.

13. Head. James BROWNING late of this parish died May 16th 1819 aged 73. Also Martha his wife died December 7 1822 aged 75. They had issue 2 daughters, of whom Sarah is surviving ….

14. George BROWNING died December 9th 1886 aged 92 years. Sarah wife of George Browning died February 8th 1851 aged 52.

15. James BROWNING of this parish, died March 10th 1842 aged 42. Rebecca wife of above died May 21st 1873 aged 72 years. Also Edmund eldest son died August 15th 1845 aged 21. Also Mary Ann, daughter, died July 2nd 1842 aged 14.

16. Head. Isabella Louisa COOK died November 20th 1863 aged 24.

17. Thomas MANUELL of this parish died May 14th 1838 aged 56. He left surviving by Elizabeth his wife 9 children – Mary Ann, Elizabeth, William, George, Harriet, Daniel, Henry, David and James. Also John, Maria and Frances children of the above lie buried here. Also Elizabeth wife of the above died November 3rd 1875 aged 90.

18. Head. Thomas Weekes KIDDER son of Thomas and Susanna Kidder of Lidden Dane Farm in this parish, died 14th September 1843 aged 32. Also Thomas Kidder, grandfather of above, of the Court Lodge Farm in this parish, died 25th January 1806 aged 65.

19. Head. Susanna wife of George HAWKINS and daughter of Thomas and Susanna KIDDER of this parish, died 12th February 1847 aged 30 years.

20. Head. Thomas KIDDER of Lydden Dane Farm in this parish died 21st April 1853 aged 85. Also Susanna his widow died 12th August 1862 aged 82.

21. Eliza KIDDER daughter of Thomas and Susanna Kidder formerly of Lydden Dane Farm in this parish, died at Guston near Dover December 13 1877 aged 71.

22. Head. Sarah SWAINE of the parish of Petham died December 4th 1822 aged 79.

23. Paul BROOKER late of Stelling Minnis, yeoman, died April 16th 1835 aged 83.

24. John SWAINE ………………

End of notes from Hastingleigh.
These include all the inscriptions in the church and some of those on stones in the north part of the yard,
August 1890. Leland L Duncan

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Also Some Monumental Inscriptions  Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1757, added 22nd August 2007
Typed up by Pat Tritton

Chancell.
25 On a Broad Flat Black Marble. Here lies interr’d the Body of Margaret, The Wife of Mr Thomas BRIDGES who died ye 8th of July 1754. Aged 32 Years. This Dust alone remains, ‘tis all that dy’d:/Let hallow’d Earth ye Sacred Relicts hide./Shrin’d in My Breast her Living Image lies;/ And ye Pure Spirit triumphs in ye Skies.

26. On a Flat Free Stone near ye Former. Here lies ye Body of Sarah ye Wife of John SANKEY of this Parish, Daughr. of Hezekiah MARSHALL & Catherine his Wife, late of Brabourne. Who left Issue, 1 Son, Richard; and 1 Daughter, Margaret. She died May ye 5th 1731. Aged 36 Years.

27. Here is a good neat Altar Piece. And some Remains of good Painted Glass in ye East Window; in ye Top of wch. are ye 2 following Coats pretty entire.

[I. [¼ly 1&4). Or, 3 bars purp. a bend gu. 2&3). Or, 3 bars az. a bend az.]. This Coat is surrounded by a Garter with a Motto not legible; but it is not ye Motto worn by ye Knights of ye Order. On all ye Quarries or Panes adjoining to this Coat are Keys Crown’d. (These are ye Arms of ye Family of POYNINGS, and are to be seen in ye East Window of ye Great Chancell of Eastwell; and in the East Window of ye Parlour of ye College or Vicarage House at Ashford).[II. Per pale purp. & or, a key in pale, ward downward, surmounted by a crown in chief, both arg.]. This Coat is surrounded with a Wreath of Flowers, in imitation of ye Garter round the former – and in all ye Panes adjoining to it, are Keys Crownd.

28. In the Body or Great Isle, on a Plate fix’d to a Flat Stone. Vir petijt Sociam, Nati hes unaq Nata./ Matrem Nutricem Famuli Famulaeq Inopesq./ Mors rapuit; Conjux Annis Opibusq repletus./ Vir Natis Natus, Numeroso (sic) Prole beatus./ Ut gemuit, rapitur: subter it Corpora Marmor/ Amborum hoc: Animi Christi pia Gandia candent./ Johannes HALKE obijt 28 Mar. A. Dni 1604. Aq Aetatis 83. Anna Uxorejus obijt 16 Die Feb. A.Dni 1596. Aq Aetatis 70.

29. There is Another Plate on this Stone with an Hawke engraved upon it, wch. I suppose was design’d as a Rebus on ye Name, for it is not engraved in ye Manner of a Coat. This Family, as I am told had formerly a Mansion at a Place call’d South Hill in this Parish.

30. Here are 2 Other Flat Stones not legible.

31. In the West Window, are ye Remains of very fine painted Glass; but, almost all destroy’d, except a Group of 5 Figures, like Monks, in a Kneeling Post, one after another, in Blue Habits. And a Large Figure of ye Blessed Virgin, with ye Infant Jesus in her Arms, pretty perfect. Dr. HARRIS says, there were The 7 Romish Sacraments painted in ye Windows of the Chancell. If they were, they are now entirely destroy’d. ‘Tis more than likely, that he never saw this Church; or, he would not have told us that it consisted of only 1 Isle. For, there is another toward ye South – where there are 2 very Ancient Flat Stones, but not Legible; with some Remains of painted Glass in ye Windows.

32. In ye Porch are 2 very Ancient Flat Stones not legible; One has a Cross Fleury, upon it.

33. The Church, wch. is Small, but neat, is built of Flints – and has a low Tower at ye West End of ye Side Isle, in wch. hangs One Small Bell. I could not get at it, to see if it had any Inscription upon it. In the Church Yard I met with Northing Observable.

34. This is a Rectory in ye Gift of ye Arch Bishop and was call’d Saint Maries. The Present Rector is the Revd. John CONANT, A.M. who has partly rebuilt, and laid out a great deal of Money upon, ye Parsonage House. 1757.

Index of Names and Places

Name Index
BRIDGES 3, 25
Brooker 23
Browning 13 14 15
CONANT 6, 34

Cook 16
Coveney 10
Duthie 1
HALKE 9, 28
Hawkins 19
Kidder 18 19 20 21
Manuell 17
MARSHALL 2, 12, 26
POYNINGS 27
Sankey 2 3 4 5 7 8 26
Swaine 11 22 24
Wake 6

Places Index
Australia 8
Ashford, Kent 27
Bengal 6
Braborn 2
Brabourne 26
Cambridge
Trinity College
    Cambridge 6
Eastwell 27

Elmsted 6
Finchley 6
Guston, near Dover 21
Hastingleigh
Court Lodge Farm 18
Lidden Dane Farm 18
Lydden Dane Farm 20 21
London 6
   Portland Place 6
   St George the Martyr
         Bloomsbury 6Maidstone 8
Mortlake Surrey 6 
Petham 22
Sandwich 6
St Peter’s 6
SS Chimborazo 8
Stelling Minnis 23
Teynham 6
Walgrave, Northamptonshire 6General
Archbishop 6
Rector 6
Reverend 6
Surgeon 8
Vicar 6
Yeoman 23

Monumental Inscriptions in Godmersham Church

The Monumental Inscriptions in Godmersham Church. Noted by Leland L. Duncan August 1890. Typed up by Dawn Weeks, checked by Zena Bamping.

1. A tablet on the south wall of the aisle:- Underneth this tablet are deposited the remains of Harriet KNATCHBULL daughter of Charles PARRY of Oakfield Berks Esquire and widow of the Reverend Dr Wadham Knatchbull (third son of Sir Edward Knatchbull of Mersham Hatch, Baronet) Prebendary of Durham and Vicar of Chilham and Moleash. She died 12th October 1794 aged 83 years leaving two sons Charles and Wyndham and one daughter Catherine (married to Thomas KNIGHT Esquire of this place who caused this monument to be erected to the memory of their beloved and most excellent parent.
                                                                                                                   Leland L Duncan   August 1890

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Chancell.
2. On an Handsome Mural Monument, On ye S. Wall. [Per Λ sa. & arg. a tower countercharged in chief 3 plates (MUN) imp (HOPKINS) Sa. a chevn. betw. 3 muskets arg.]. Near This Place, In hopes of a Joyfull Resurrection, resteth ye Body of Richard MUN, Mr. of Artes, Vicar of This Church for ye Space of 7 Years; born at Stockerton in ye County of Leicester, ye only surviving Son of his Father Mr Richard Mun, Rector of that Place 50 Yeares. He Married Sarah ye Daughter of Capt. Sampson HOPKINS, of ye City of Coventrie, in ye County of Warwicke, Esq; by whom he had Issue 1 Son Richard, who died in his Infancy, and lies Buried nigh his Father, and Ann yet surviving. He was Orthodox in his Judgement, excellently principled, Exemplary to all, for his Piety towards God, his Loyalty to his King, his Charitie to ye Poore, his Faithfullness to his Friend, and Courteous Behaviour to all, but, especially his Conjugal Affection to his Beloved Wife; he was generally belov’d of all, but, especially ye Jentry, which his sweet Carriage, & learned Discourse, endeard to him, even almost beyond Beleife; and, therefore his Death was the more lamented; but, by None More than his Dear Wife, now his Mournfull Widow; at Whose Charge this Monument was erected for ye Preservation of his Memorie, which ought never to be forgotten. He departed this Life ye 23d. of April, in ye 44th Year of his Age, Anno. Do. 1682. (Under Mr MUNN’s Monument is a Small Flat Stone setting forth ye Time of his Death).

3. On a Flat Stone under the Com. Table. [*Erm. on a bend sinister 3 bezants]. (*This Coat, I find by GUILLIM belong’d to ye Name of CUTTS. The Bend should have been a Dexter one, engrailed, but, on ye Stone it is as I have described it. Guillim says ye Field shd. be Argent). Here lies the Body of Frances OTWAY, Wife of Simon Otway; he had Issue by her 1 Son, and 4 Daughters. She was ye Daughter of Robert CUTTS, of ye Parish of Fulham in the County of Middlesex, Gent. She died March ye 24th 1682/3. Aged 34 Years. Here also lieth the Body of Simon OTWAY. He died April the 1st 1708. Aged 83.

4. The Body of The Church, on a Large Flat Stone. Hic Jacet Thomas BRODNAX qui obijt 7 Die Septembris 1602. Over ye Vault of ye Brodnax Family, on a Large Stone is ye Coat. [Brodnax Or, 2 chevns. gu. on a chief gu. 3 cinquefoils arg].

5. On a Neat Monument on ye S. Wall with this Coat. [Gu. a - or charged with a crest. betw. 2 martlets sa. betw. 3 rabbits seiant arg]. (Christmas of Colchester). Patri et Matri. Jacobo CHRISTMAS, A.M. Eccleae. de Ulcombe Rectori Revd. ac hujusce de Godmersham dismissimo Vicario, Johannis Christmas de Southfleet Gen. Filio Natu Maximo qui obijt VI Cal. Feb. A. Christi 1712/3 ac etiam Annae ejus Uxori, Georgij CARTER de Crundale Gen. Filiae Natu Maximae quae Virum praeivit Jdibus Feb. A. Dni 1711/2 quibus Trina superstabat Proles; Filius unicus Johannes, Binaeq, Filiae, Elisabetha et Juditha. Quarum Prior in Testamento Patris Executrix sola nominata, cum hoc Monumento Maerens parentavit.

6. On Another Neat Monument on ye S. Wall with this Coat. [Or, 2 lions rampt. combatant gu. in chief a cresct. sa. for differce]. Near this Place lies the Body of Thomas CARTER of Bilting Gent. Second Son of George Carter of Whinchcomb in Crundale Gent, and Jone his Wife; he lived piously & died penitently Septre. ye 29th 1707. Aged 57 Years. Leaving 2 of his Younger Brothers, William and Robert, his Heirs and Executors, at whose Charge this Monument was erected in Memory of him.

7. These 2 Monuments formerly were affixd to the South Wall of a Chantry or Chappel, which stood on ye South Side of the Church’ which was, a few Years ago pulld down, in the Place of part of which are now 2 very large and Handsome Pews for Mr KNIGHTS and Mrs GOTT’s familys.

8. Under that of Mr KNIGHT is a very Large Vault for ye Burial of his Family.

9. On Two escutcheons over Mrs GOTT’s Pew are The following Coats. [I. Per saltire arg. & sa. & a border countercharged imp. Or, a chevn. az. charged with 2 insects(?) arg. betw. 3 stalked roses gu. II. "Same as before" imp. Sa. a \ betw. 6 + +lets fitchy arg.].

10. On a Flat Stone. Anna CLARK Uxor Samuelis PEGGE Vicarij jugus Parochiae. Mulier, si qua Alia, sine Dolo, Vitam Aeternam et bonam fidenter hic Sperat, nec erit frustra. 1746.

11. On Another. 1736. Christophorus PEGGE, Infans.

12. On Another Large Flat Stone. Here lyes Willyeam BRODNAX, Esquire, Barrister, of ye Middle Temple, wch. Wilyeam was ye Sonne of Thomas Brodnax Gent, deceased, and of Julyan his Second Wife, the Sole Daughter of Henry BROCKMAN of Newington next Hythe, Gent. deceased. Which Thomas had Issue between them, Henry, Henry, and John BRODNAX, who died in their Minorities: Margaret, Mildred, Elisabeth, Johane, Ann, Jane, Sara, Susanna Brodnax. And the said Thomas Brodnax, ye Son, in ye pious Remembrance of the said William Brodnax, his Deare deceased and only Brother, caused this Monument to be Made. And which said William died in ye trewe Faith of his Blessed Saviour ye 24th of January Ano. Dom. 1609/10.

13. This Church is built of Flints, and consists Now, of only ye Chancell and Body, both tiled. The Tower, which is low, stands at the North Side. In it hang 5 very heavy, but Musical Bells, all founded, as appears by their Inscriptions, by Christopher HODSON in 1687. It is a Vicarage, dedicated to St. Laurence, and is in ye Gift of the Arch Bishop. (Annex’d to Challock).

14. The Present Incumbent is Mr Adan LEE (Ley). 1757.

15. The 2 Following Coats are Painted on 2 Pannells of Oak, in Frames of good Carved Work, over the Parlour Chimney at the Vicarage House at Godmersham. It is supposed they came from Ollantigh, in Wye, ye Anct. Seat of the Family of KEMP.I). (sh. flanked by T.K. (Thos. Kempe) and 1574). [¼ly 1). Kemp (1,41, Chilham).
2). Az. 3 lions rampt. arg. (Chiche, as I think) and 2 lines erased.
3). On a voided bend cotised 3 leopds. betw. a griffin’s head erased in chief & a molet in base (Modern pencil note [by T.G.F.] Thos. Godfrey Faussett. "BROWNE of Betchworth but obs. the griffin’s head!").
4). Gu a lion rampt. or quartering Sa. a fret arg. (Ditto note: "FITZALAN quartering MALTRAVERS, see p.151" [Ashford]. II. (sh. flanked by I.M. and 1574 (The M may be MOYLE). [¼ly 1&4). A fesse with 3 anchors betw. 3 griffins’ heads erased. 2&3). Per pale indented, 3 escallops, surtout a chevn. (Ditto note to 1&4: "This is the coat of FARMOUR, but qu?").

Index of Names and Places

Name Index
BROCKMAN 12
BRODNAX 4, 12
BROWNE 15
CARTER 5, 6
CHRISTMAS 5
CLARK 10
CUTTS 3
FARMOUR 15
GOTT 7, 9
HODSON 13
HOPKINS 2

KEMP 15
Knatchbull 1
Knight 1
KNIGHTS 7, 8
LEE 15
Ley 15
MOYLE 15
MUN 2
OTWAY 3
Parry 1
PEGGE 10, 11
Sampson 2Places Index
Artes 2
Betchworth 15
Bilting 6
Chilham 1
Coventry 2
Fulham, Middlesex 3
Newington next Hythe 12
Mersham Hatch 1
Moleash 1
Oakfield, Berkshire 1
Stockerton, Leicestershire 2
Whinchcomb, Crundale 6General
Barrister 12
Capt 2
Baronet 1
Prebendary of Durham 1
Reverend 1
Vicar 1

Some Monumental Inscriptions of Lower Hardres Church

Some Monumental Inscriptions of Lower Hardres Church, noted by Leland L. Duncan August 1891. Also Some Monumental Inscriptions  Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1758, added August 2007. Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton.

1. An altar tomb near the yew tree. Coat of arms – a chevron between 3 compasses with helmet etc. In sure and stedfast hopes of the Resurrection. Here lieth the body of Henry WOTTON, late of Fordwich in Kent, carpenter who departed this life the 15th day of March the year of our Lord 1734 in the 65th year of his age. Who rests in Hope of a joyfull Resurrection to ye life everlasting. In and through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour and Redeemer.

2. Flat stones on path to porch. Here lieth intered the body of David RIGDEN of S…inlen. He departed this life March the 19 170./ aged 77 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.

3. Here lyes interred the body of John WHITE who departed this life July ye 16 1709 in the 73rd year of his age. And also Mary ye wife of John White lyes here interrd who dyed in the same month July 1709 in ye 55th year of her age.

4. Another (cut). Here lieth ye body of Richard SANDERS who died February ye 6 1722 aged 66 years. Near unto lieth alongside his second wife T…./ who died April 1724 aged 68 years.

5. Double stone. Here lies inter red ye body of Thomas TERRY who died the 25th day of July 1675 aged 78 years. He had issue by Mary his wife 4 sons and 6 daughters. And also Mary
the wife of Thomas Terry lieth here interrd who died ye 8 day of August 1679 aged 69 years.

6. To the memory of Isaac TERRY, late of this parish and surveyor. He departed this life June ye 14 1768 aged 59 years. He left issue 4 sons and 5 daughters.

7. Francis TERRY, son of Vincent and Elizabeth Terry of this parish died 29 March 1776 aged 19 years and 20 days.

8. Richard TERRY, late of ye parish died 24 November 1733 aged 81 years. Also Hannah, wife of Richard Terry died September 23 1749 aged 76 years. Also Francis, son of Richard Terry died December 11 1749.

9. Sarah TERRY, daughter of Vincent and Ann Terry died 14 May 1787 aged 8 years and 11 months.

10. Ann, wife of Vincent TERRY of this parish died 26 December 1807 aged 50 years. Also the above Vincent Terry died 15 February 1809 aged 53 years. Left surviving 10 children, Elizabeth, Daniel, Ann, Mary, Grace Vincent, Hester, Francis, John and Thomas.

11. Frances TERRY died 5 September 1812 aged 18 years.

12. Vincent TERRY, late of Butts Farm, born 4 December1788 died 18 April 1840. Also Frances his wife died 3 March 1836 aged 47. Also Vincent, son of the above, born 21 November 1823 died 18 September 1873.

13.  In Lower Hardres churchyard also many stones to FOX (by east of Chancel).

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Chancell.
14. On a Black Flat Stone. Here lies buried ye Body of Mr. William PULFORD, who was Rector of this Parish 25 Yeares … Aet. 58. Buried Ju.. 9. A.Dni. 1660.

15. There are 2 other Flat Stones, but their Inscriptions are gone.

Body.
16. On a Flat Stone. Here lies interr’d ye Body of John WHITE, who departed this Life, July 16 1709 in the 73d. Year of his Age. And also Mary, ye Wife of John lies here interr’d, who died in ye same Month July 1709, in ye 55th Year of her Age.

Church Yard.
17. An Altar Tomb for Thomas RUCK, of Harmansole (Farm on Stone St. N.W. of psh) 1678.

18. Another, for Henry WOOTTON of Fordwich 1733.

19. This Church, wch. is very small, consists of the Chancell, South Chancell, Great & South Isle. In the Steeple, which is a very small, low, wooden one, at ye W. End hangs 1 Small Bell, thus Inscribed: R.P. (Richd. PHELPS) Fecit 1723. Mr Benjamin FOREMAN, Church Warden.

20. This Church is a Rectory in ye Patronage of The King (or rather of the Lord Chancellor). It was dedicated to St. Mary. The Present Rector is The Revd. Mr J. MINET, who is also Rector of Eythorn. 1758.

21. The Register of this Parish begins A.D. 1558, viz: the first Year of Queen Elizabeth. At the End of this Register are 2 Surveys of ye Bounds of the Parish, fairly written by Mr HOBDAY formerly Rector – the One bears Date 3 June 1712, the other 31 May 1725.

22. Names of the Rectors of Nether Hardres from the first year of Qu. Elisabeth – at least from the Beginning of the Parish Register.

John KEAGET, inducted 1568.
John BOCKET, inducted 1574, buried 12 Dec. 1604.
Maurice ROBERTS, inducted 1601, buried 20 Dec. 1626.
Thomas BUNBURY, inducted 1626.
William MARSHAL, inducted 1628.
William PULFORD, inducted 1635, buried 9 June 1660.
Gregory PULFORD, inducted 1660.
Thomas HARDRES, inducted 1669.
Stephen HOBDAY, inducted 1711.
John MINET, inducted 1743 *bur. at Eythorn, 21 Nov. 1771 (*added).

23. (On a loose sheet). In a Window at Mr TERRY’s at L. Hardres.
[Large shield:
¼ly 1&4). Or, a border indented.
2&3). Az. a spreadeagle or, surtout a bend gobony az. "Something broken out", or, az. imp.
¼ly of 8, surtout a label of 3 points:
1). Arg. a fesse az. on a chief gu. 3 plates.
2). Or, a maunche gu.
3). Barry of 5, on 1st 3 martlets, on rest two ditto (no tinctures).
4). Sa. a fesse "not to be distinguish" (sic) betw. 3 mascles in chief arg. & one in base.
5). Az. a fesse arg.
6). Gu. a canton sinister arg.
7). Sa. 6 molets arg. (3,2,1).
8). Sa. a fret arg.
Two objects apart fm. the shield:
1). By dexter base "Something not to be distinguish" (sic).
2). By sinr. base "An Unicorn".
Below the shield is this date: 1539 – (viz: 30 Hen.8).a Cypher R. containing as it seems PR:G. - June 12, 1767.
24. Mr TERRY has a Tradition that this House was built out of ye Materials of Part of Swerdling (Swarling Fm. in N. of Pethm. psh); but how long ago he does not know – therefore, this Coat (wch. is now in a Smaller Window than it was first made for), it is likely, came, also, from Swerdling. I know not, at present, what to make of it as its Date is after ye Dissolution of ye Smaller Houses, it cd. not be an Ornament to ye Chantry there but it may be ye Arms of ye Person to whom H.8. granted that Chantry, etc.

Index of Names and Places

Names Index
BOCKET 22
BUNBURY 22
FOX 13
HARDRES 22
HOBDAY 21, 22
KEAGET 22
MARSHAL 22
MINET 20, 22
PHELPS 19
PULFORD 14, 22
RIGDEN 2
ROBERTS 22
RUCK 17
SANDERS 4
TERRY 5-12, 23, 24
WHITE 3, 16
WOOTTON 18
WOTTON 1Places IndexAdisham
Butts Farm 12
Eythorne 20, 22
Fordwich 1
Fordwich 18
Harmansole 17
Lower. Hardres 23
Swarling Farm. in N. of Petham 24GeneralGeneral
carpenter 1
surveyor 6

Kent Hundred Rolls

Some Monumental Inscriptions of St. Andrew’s Church, Buckland

Some Monumental Inscriptions of St. Andrew’s Church, Buckland - Noted by Bax & Rice Friday 5th May 1892. Pages 1-4 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also Some Monumental Inscriptions noted by Rev Bryan Faussett in 1759, added 8th July 2007.

1. Stone with arms above on SW side of the Church. In memory of William BENTLEY of Deal in this county who departed this life the 28th September 1719 aged 59 years. Also Sarah his wife who departed this life the 14th of October 1738 aged 72 years. Also of Capt. Thomas Bentley son of the above William Bentley and Sarah his wife who departed this life ye 16th of March 1739 aged 38 years. Also of Edward Baker Esq. who was a Rear Admiral in his Majesties Navy he married Sarah daughter of the above William Bentley and Sarah his wife who departed this life ye 31st of August 1752 aged 64 years. Also of Elizabeth Bentley daughter of the above William and Sarah Bentley who departed this life the 23rd of June 1763, aged 57 years. Also Sarah widow of the above Edward Baker Esq. departed this life the 19th February 1769 aged 77 years.

2. HS now flat in the path by the S. side of church. Susanna the wife of Richard MEADOWS of Dover. She departed this life the 28th of February 1795/3 aged 57 years. With patience to the last she did submit and murmur’d not at what the Lord thought fit. After a lingering illness, smart and pain physicians skill and physic prov’d in vain. She with a Christian courage did reign, her soul to God at the appointed time. Also of the above Richard Meadows who died 21st September 1809 aged 65 years.

3. Flat stone near the ………???? In memory of James BAKER who died 1st January 1778 aged 60 years. Also of Sarah his wife who died 1st January 1810 aged 84 years.

4. Flat HS. In the upper part some emblem or device. In memory of Matthew son of Thomas and Hannah NEWMAN who belong’d to his Majesty’s packquet Express and was unfortunately drown’d Boulgone Road 26 February 1786 and was interr’d here the 6th of March following aged 17 years 9 weeks and 2 days. He weakened my strength in this way he shortened my days 92 Psalm 13 verse.

5. Double HS. NE side of the churchyard a chevron between 3 compasses. Here lieth interred the body of Henry GARLING who departed this life May the 22 day 1749 aged 89 years. Here lieth interred the body of Sulann the wife of Henry Garling who departed this life ye XIV of February 1701 aged LV years, who had issue 11 sons and 10/15 daughters, John and Henry and Elizabeth.

6. Close to the entrance gate. E. end. In memory of six children of John and Jemima BENTLEY viz. Mary Ann died 29th of February 1805 aged 10 weeks, Eliza died 31st January 1811 aged 2 years and 1 month. A son born 31st July 1811 died the same day. William died 24th July 1813 aged 11 weeks, Maria died 27th April 1814 aged 3 weeks, Henry died 6 November 1815 aged 12 weeks.

The following copied by Mr. R. Gassaway Rice.
7.  Square column. SW of church having white marble panels. The whole surrounded with high iron rails on top of column an urn. MI in south side only in roman capitals. Sacred to the memory of the Rev. Edward WINTHROP for some years vicar of Darenth in this county, who died the 7th of January 1826 aged 56, also to the memory of Martha, wife of the above Revd. Edward Winthrop who died at Dover the 30th January 1844 aged 50. Sacred also to the memory of their eldest daughter Martha Winthrop who died suddenly on the 10th of February 1853 aged 41.

8. Head and body stone close to, and E. of last. In memory of William HARVEY of Dover who died 15th January 1784 aged 35 years. Thomas CHITTENDEN of Biggen Street, Dover (Italics?) who died 12th April 1795 aged 35 years. Frances Chittenden widow of the above, William Harvey and Thomas Chittenden who died 15th May 1834, aged 87 years. Also of their children William Harvey who died 17th April 1795, aged 20 years, James Chittenden who died 20th June 1809 aged 18 years, Elizabeth Harvey who died 27th July 1810 aged 32 years, Fanny Harvey who died 13 July 1848 aged 69 years. "Let me die this death of the righteous and let my last end be like his".

9. HS to S. of chancel. S. of church …… on top. Here lieth interred ye body of John HAMMOND yeoman of the parish of Buckland who departed this life July 11th 1736 aged 72 years who had issue by Margarey his wife one son and two daughters and one son and one daughter now sur…………

10. HS near to, and SW of last . Two sculls and cherub’s head at top. Here lieth interred the body of Thomas HAMMOND of River who departed this life the 7th of August 1750 aged 57 years. Also John son of the above said Thomas Hammond who departed this life the 18th of December 1756 aged 28 years. Also Susanna wife of the above Thomas Hammond who departed this life the 5th of January 1757 aged 60 years.

11. HS laid flat close to the N wall of church. Two sculls and one hour glass on top. Here lyeth interred the body of William HATTON of this parish who departed this life the 3 day of December 1724 aged 59 years who had issue by Sarah his wife two sons and 3 daughters to sons and two daughters now surviving.

12. HS E of church Sacred to the memory of (Italics) James GOULD who died August 31st 1849 aged 64 years [black letters]. Also of Mary wife of the above who died December 16th 1851 aged 66 years.

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In The Chancel.
13. On a Flat Stone. Here lyeth interred the Body of William WOOD, Yeoman, Sonne of William Wood of Charlton, Lieutenant of the Trayne Bands of Dover, who departed this Life the 3d. day of July 1680 aged 81 Years. He had to Wife Sarah the Daughter of Robert HATTON, Yeoman, by whome he had Issue one Son William, and two Daughters, Amy and Joane.

14. On Another. Here lyeth the Body of Mrs Amy SMITH, Wife of Mr John Smith and Daughter to Mr William Wood. She died the 25th day of February 1706/7 aged 81 Years. Also Elizabeth, Wife of Nick HATTON, Surgn. who departed this Life the 30th of March 1742 aged 41 Years. Also Nick Hatton of Deal, Surgn. who departed this Life the 5th of August 1743 aged 39 Years.

15. On Another. Here lyeth the Body of Mr John SMITH who departed this Life the 25th day of February 1695/6 aged above 85 Years.

16. On a flat black Marble in the Middle Aile near the West End.

[A fesse betw. 3 garbs in a border engrailed. Crest: a bird with wings spread statant & holding a garb in dexter claw (One copy adds palm sprays to sides of shield except at top]. Here lyeth interred the Body of Andrew SMYTHEYT, late of Northbourn in the County of Kent, Gent. He was born December 21st 1656 and died January 4th 1736/7.

17. At the West End of the North Isle. On an Altar Tomb inclosed with Iron rails. Arms: Ermin a Griffin rampt. empaled with a Chevron bet. 3 Martlets. Crest – a Hand issuing out of a naval Crown holding a Trident. In Memory of William BENTLEY of Deal in this County who departed this Life the 28th day of Sept. 1719 aged 59 Years. Also of Sarah his Wife who departed this Life the 14th of October 1738 aged 72 Years. Also of Captain Thos. BENTLEY, Son of the above William Bentley and Sarah his Wife who departed this Life the 16th of March 1739/40 aged 38 Years. Also of Edward BAKER Esquire who was a Rear Admiral of his Majesties Navy. He married Sarah, Daughter of the above William Bentley and Sarah his Wife. He departed this Life the 31st of August 1731 aged 64 Years. Also of Elizabeth Bentley, Daughter of the above William and Sarah Bentley who departed this Life the 23d. of June 1763 aged 57 Years. Also of Sarah, Widow of the said Edward Baker Esquire, who departed this Life the 19th day of February 1769 aged 77 Years.

18. On a handsome mural Monument of Marble, within ye Rails. Arms. Az. Chevn. bet. 3 Martlets Or. Sacred to the Memory of Sir John BENTLEY, Knight. Vice Admiral of the White of the British Fleet. In his Youth, he served under the Admirals HADOCK and MATTHEWS. By their Example, he learned to conquer, by his own Merit, he rose to Command. In the Action of Cape Finister, the 4th of March 1747/8, he was Captain of The Prince George, on Board which Ship, Lord ANSON had his Flag. In the Action October 14th in the same Year, under Sir Edward HAWKE, he distinguished himself, as Captain of the Defiance; And in the Battle in 1759 off Cape Lagos, under the Command of Admiral BOSCAWEN, he signalised himself, as Captain of the Warspite; and had the Honour of Knighthood conferred on him, for his gallant Behaviour; after which, he had in the same Year, a Share in the Engagement of Belle Isle, when the French Fleet was defeated by Sir Edward Hawke. He was in private Life, Humane, temperate, just and bountiful. In publick Station, valiant and honest. He was esteemed and favoured by his King, beloved and honoured by his Country. He died the 3d. of January 1772 aged 69.
N.B. The Arms in the Atchievements differ from ye Monuments. In that for BENTLEY – Argt. a Chevn. bet. 3 Martlets sable. Crest a Talbot passant Argt. In BAKERS – Sab. A Griffin rampt. regardant. Erm. gorged with a ducal Coronet Or. armed Gules empaled with Argt. a Chevn. bet. 3 Martlets sable.

19. The Steeple is a small wooden Spire, with 3 small Bells in it. 2 dated 1683, 1754.

20. The West Door only has a plain round Arch, the other Arches are all pointed.

21. In the East Window are some remains of painted glass, wch. seems to have been part of the Royal Arms.

22. Mr LYON, Minister of St Mary’s in Dover, informs Me that there "was a beautyfull Urn, dug up, in this Parish, not many Years ago; but that it was broken through Carelessness and the Remains of it cast into ye River". Letter, dated 22d. Aug. 1775. – B.F.

23. On a loose sheet in Vol.2. On a Handsome Monument fixt to ye E.Wall of Pew belonging to the HALES Family – under wch. is a spacious Vault. Sr. Thomas Pym HALES, Bart. Representative of the Port of Dover, a Steady and true Friend to Liberty and the Laws of this Country, of unceasing Kindness to his Family, Fidelity to his Friend and Benevolence to Mankind. Human Virtue adorned his Life, Christian resignation his Death. He dyed the 18th March 1773 Leaving Five Daughters by his Wife Mary, the Daughter of Gervas HAYWARD Esq. who as a tribute of Gratitude to the best of Husbands hath erected this Monument to his Memory. Aged 47.

Index of Names and Places

Names Index
ANSON 17
BAKER 1, 3, 17
BENTLEY 1, 6, 17, 18
BOSCAWEN 17
CHITTENDEN 8

GARLING 5
GOULD 12
HADOCK 17
HALES 23
HAMMOND 9, 10
HARVEY 8HATTON 11, 13, 14
HAWKE 17
HAYWARD 23
LYON 22
MATTHEWS 17
MEADOWS 2NEWMAN 4
Pym 23
SMITH 14, 15
SMYTHEYT 16
WINTHROP 7
WOOD 13

Places IndexBoulgone Road 4
Buckland 9
Charlton 13
Darenth 7
Deal 1, 14, 17
Dover 2, 7, 8
   Biggen Street 8
   St Mary’s 22
Northbourne 16
River 10

General
Army
   Lieutenant 13
   Trayne Bands of Dover 13
Navy 1
   Admiral 17
   Captain 1, 17
   Rear Admiral 1, 17
   Vice Admiral 17
Action off Cape Finister 17
Battle of Cape Lagos 17
Engagement of Belle Isle 17
Ships
   Majesty’s packquet Express 4
   The Defiance 17
   The Prince George 17
   The Warspite 17
   The White of the British Fleet 17

drowned 4
Rev 7Surgeon 14

Some Monumental Inscriptions of Wootton Church

Some Monumental Inscriptions of Wootton Church, noted by Bax & Rice Thursday 12th May 1892. Pages 75 to 76 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also some Monumental Inscriptions noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1758, added 8th June 2007.

No. B(ax's)

1. HS Here lie interred the bodys of Richard SPAIN yeoman and Mary his wife daughter of John Fagg of Hougham. He departed this life July the 17 day 1726 in the 82 yeare of his age and shee departed this life the 13th day of July 1726 in the 76 year of her age. Had issue 5 sons and 4 daughters where of 2 sons and one daughter lie buried here and 3 sons and 3 daughters surviveing (sic).

2. HS Scull, crossbones, pick Here lyeth ye body of Elizabeth daughter of ………… and Mary SPAIN who departed this life the 6th day of March 1713 in the 23rd year of ……….

3. 16 stones to "DUNN" family.

4. HS to NW of church In memory of Thomas BOWES (late of Womenswould) who died the 5th of April 1793 aged 42 years. he left issue by Sarah. [Here I was fetched to tea by the Rector Rev. Furnell Morgan who m. Miss Ada Garraway 1st cousin of Mr. R. Garraway Rice].
Copied by Mr. R.G. Rice5. HS South of church – a child at top partly draped, right arm resting upon an hourglass Here lieth interred the body of Thomas ELGAR he departed this life the 25th of November 1770 aged 81 years. Also here lieth the body of Rachel wife of the said Thomas Elgar she departed this life the 26th of April 1771 aged 80 years.
6. HS south West of church Underneath repose the remains of Mrs. Anne BEAUDET for upwards of 50 years the attached, faithful and confidential servant of the Lady Isabella Brydges of Wootton Court where she died on the 30th of April 1840 in the 70th year of her age.

7. Note. There are some inscriptions to the Brydges family on a kerb enclosing a piece of ground to the NW of church.

8. "Mr. Bax went into church but I did not, having gone to call on the Rector etc. I noticed a white marble monument in the S wall of the Brydges family ?noted by RGR".

9. WOOTTON PARISH REGISTER
There is an original index from about 1546 to 1602 arranged alphabetically. No Bax within that period. Made the following rough notes from Vol I. 1622-3 Feb 16 Rachell the daughter of George ?Backy bapt. 1625 August 7 Margaret the daughter of George Backy was bapt. Burials – 1626 April 5 George Backy a poor man was heere buried ye 5th of Aprill 1626

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In The Chancell.

10. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth The Body of The Revd. Mr James JANEWAY, M.A. who was Rector of this Parish 26 Years. He died July ye 1st 1739. Aged 56 Years. And left a Wife, 2 Sons, and 1 Daughter. On his Right Hand lays Mary his Wife, who died Feb. 11 1754. Aged 61.

11. On Another, partly hid by ye Communion Rails. Under this Stone ….rred the Bodies of John COPPIN …. Beakesbourne Gent, 3d. Son of John ……late of Deale; He departed this Life …ay of December Anno Dni 1630 and … Year of his Age. And also of John C…..s 2nd Son, who Married Anne the D……. of Thomas GIBBON of Westcliffe …. by whom he had Issue 4 Sons, and …..ters, viz: John, Susan, Thomas, ….. still borne, Dorothy and Edward. .. ...parted this Life the 9th Day of Dece…. An. Dom. 1654. In The 39th Ye.. .. … Age. And also the Body of …… .oppin late of Canterbury Gent ….. of the last mentioned John Cop… ….. departed this Life the 8th Day of ….. Dni. 1701. In the 60th Year .. his Age.

12. On Another. Under this Stone lieth the Body of Mr Robt. GERRET, A.M. late Rector of this Parish; he died July the 3d. In the Year 1712. Aged 70. Here also lieth Mary his Wife, by whom he had a Daughter, married to Mr Richard HARRIS of Canterbury. She died without Issue aged 30 in 1702, and lies buried near her Father, in this Place.

13. On a Square Flat Stone, with this Coat in the Middle of it, is the following Inscription rounds its Verge. [¼ly 1). Plain, with a label of 3 points. 2). A + flory. 3&4). Plain]. Here lieth buried John SEIPERN sumtime of this Parish Parsone ag.. 1580.

14. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth the Body of Thomas PRITCHARD, who died the 17th of September 1615. Aged 68. Who was of this Parish Parson.

15. No Altar Piece.

In The Body.
16. On a Flat Stone. with this Coat. [3 boars’ heads couped & a chief]. Here lieth interr’d the Body of Mr Edward COPPIN of Beakesbourne, formerly Minister of this Parish; who departed this Life the 30th of July 1689, in the 67th Year of his Age.

17. On a Small white Flat Stone. John Egerton, Son of Edward and Jemima BRIDGES, ob. 27 Feb. 1758. Aged 1 Month.

18. On Another. John, son of Edwd. and Jemima BRIDGES, ob. 26 of Mar. 1753. Aged 7 Months.

19. On a very ancient Flat Stone, without Inscription is ye following Coat. On a Brass Plate. [Gu a fesse dancety betw. 6 mascles or]. I have since found this to be the Coat of FOCHE.

20. Next to this is another very Ancient Stone, with the Name of FOCHE to be seen in two Places; the rest of the Inscription is not legible.

21. This Church is neat but very Small, consisting only of the Chancell and Body. In the Tower, which is very low, and stands at the West End, is only *1 Small Bell thus inscribed. Joseph HATCH Made Me, 1629.
*There were 2 more, wch, as I am inform’d, were sold, not long ago, in Order to raise Money for ye Repairing & beautifying ye Church.

22. It is a Rectory, in The Gift of John BRIDGES Esq. It was dedicated to St. Martin. The Present Rector (1758) is The Revd. Mr Samuel FREMOULT.

Index of Names and Places

Names
Backy ? 9Bax 8
BEAUDET 6
BOWES 4BRIDGES 17, 18, 22Brydges 6, 7, 8
COPPIN 11, 16DUNN 3Egerton 17ELGAR 5Fagg 1FOCHE 19, 20FREMOULT 22Furnell 4
Garraway 4GERRET 12
GIBBON 11
HARRIS 12HATCH 21
JANEWAY 10Morgan 4PRITCHARD 14
SEIPERN 13SPAIN 1, 2

PlacesBeakesbourne 11, 16
Canterbury 11, 12Hougham 1
Westcliffe 11Womenswould 4
Wootton Court 6General
Lady 6
Rector 4
yeoman 1

Some Monumental Inscriptions of Whitfield Church

Some Monumental Inscriptions of Whitfield Church, noted by Bax & Rice Saturday 14th May 1892. Pages 77 to 78 of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also Some Monumental Inscriptions  Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1759, added 8th June 2007.

1. Numerous memorials to "JONES". There are many old stones falling back and difficult to decipher.

2. HS East of church In memory of William HOWIS-CASTLE late of Piccadilly, London son of Stephen and Mary Castle of this parish who departed this life the 20th day of August 1812 aged 33 years. Also of Robert Castle his brother who departed this life the 1st day of September 1800 aged 13 years. Also the above Stephen Castle who departed this life the 2nd day of January 1823 aged 82 years. Also Mary his wife who departed this life the 20th day of November 1826 aged 73 years.

3. Handsome pedestal with urn above, railed, to COURT of Dover (wine merchant) and other "Court" memorials.

4. HS (East) 2 cherub’s heads above, winged To the memory of Elizabeth wife of John TIPPER of St. Bartholomews near Sandwich who died the 16th of October 1773 aged 50 years leaving three sons (viz) John, William and Joseph. Also of the above said Mr. John Tipper who died the 29 of March 1779 aged 64 years.

5. HS cherub’s head winged, clouds above In memory of Rose May daughter of William and Tomrin May of this parish. She departed this life February ye 13 1744 aged 27 years.

14 May 1892 Copied by Mr. R.G. Rice
6. Small HS South of church – a scull and 2 bones at top Here lieth ye body of William TUCKER of this parish he died April 10th 1704 aged 47 years. Left issue 2 sons and one daughter (sunk).

7. Small HS close to the N of last, scull and bone at top Here lieth ye body of Elizabeth wife of Caleb TUCKER. She died December 28th 1719 aged 27 years. Left issue 2 twins Elizabeth and Margaret.

8. HS West of church – 3 sculls at top (one large one in a shield, 2 small ones), 2 roses, scythe, arrow, foliage etc. Here lieth interr’d the body of Isaac WOOD, Youman (sic) of St. Margaret parish at Clift. He departed this life ye 30 of January 1736 aged 55 years who had issue by Elizabeth his wife two sons and one daughter surviving.

9. HS East of church – draped urn at top of which is the word "Sacred" To the memory of Susanna the wife of Edward HOUGHTON of Dover who departed this life the 11th day of December 1831 aged 42 years. Left issue 1 son and 1 daughter viz. Thomas Pinch and Sarah Bowles.

10. HS broken off and resting against the E wall of chancel Here lyeth interred the body of Richard INNEUER? who departed this life June the 10 1692 aged 74 years. Also here lyeth Anne his wife who died May the 4 1723 aged a hundred and one year who had issue one son and 8 daughters. [?"on son and 4" broken away].

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11. In this Church, is no Inscription; but there are 4 flat Stones, which seem to be very ancient – 2 of them are in ye Porch; and 1 of them has a Cross upon it in releivo. This Church is very small and irregular, consisting of a Sort of Chancell, the Body, and 2 small Isles. It has no Steeple; but, in the North West Corner, hangs one small Bell.

12. In The Church Yard, are Memorials of HENNEBER, HORN, MAY, TUCKER, WOOD and WOODCOCK.

This Church was dedicated to St. Peter.
It is a (blank).
The Present (?)Vicar is Mr Francis D’AETH who is also Rector of Knowlton. 1759.

Index of Names and Places

Names Index
Bowles 9
Castle 2
COURT 3
D’AETH 12
HENNEBER 12
HORN 12
HOUGHTON 9
HOWIS-CASTLE 2

INNEUER? 10
JONES 1
May 5, 12
Pinch 9
TIPPER 4
TUCKER 6, 7, 12
WOOD 8, 12
WOODCOCK 12Places IndexDover 3, 9
Knowlton 12
Piccadilly, London 2
St. Margaret at Cliffe 8
Sandwich 4
Generalwine merchant 3
yeoman 8

Some Monumental Inscriptions of Denton Church

Some Monumental Inscriptions of Denton Church, noted by Bax & Rice Thursday 12th May 1892. Pages 73 to 75  of Epitaphs from Kent Churches typed up by Margaret Broomfield. Also some Monumental Inscriptions  Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1759, added 8th June 2007.

1. Names in churchyard; Head 1790, Quested 1810, Goldfinch 1763, Willats 1867, Gibbens 1882 1886 1889, Smith 1871 1868, ?Githam 1818, Crux 1884, Hussey 1882, Watt 1881 83, Green 1882 1884, ??Seth 1876 1816 1827 1845 1816 1808/7 (sic), 1838 1803, Pilcher 1750 1778 1759 1774 1740, Baker 17--, Elgar 1792, Friend 1756 1765 1766 17--, Saffaray 1710?, Safffery 1734, Faith 1834(3), 1831 1832 1817 1824 1807 1808 1803 1811 1812 1794, Roberts 1871, Cox 1834, Baker 1783 88 89, Williams 1850, Page 1837 1855 1862 1863, Prebble 1823 1829 1769 1796 1745, ?Tinnis 1836.

2. HS South of church In memory of Elizabeth PILCHER late of the parish of Barham who died 8th January 1772 aged 59 years. Also on the right hand lieth the remains of John husband of the above Elizabeth Pilcher who died December the 11th 1759 aged 49 years. They left surviving 4 daughters Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary, Frances. O cruel death so soon to end two loving parents and sincere friends. King angels watch ………….. till Jesus ……….. Then ……………. And …………..

3. HS scull between two hour glasses Here lieth ye body of Mary PILCHER who departed this life 30 April 1740 aged 5 years and 6 months.

4. HS West of church To the memory of the family of the FRIENDS, Martha Friend died 26 July 1756 aged 3 years, Mary Friend died 25 October 1765 aged 25 years, Eve Friend died 24 February 1766 aged 92 years, Mary Friend died 11 October 1777 aged 68 years, John Friend died 14 Aprill 1784 aged 79 years.

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5. HS South of church – scull and foliage at top Here lieth ye body of INO. PREBEL late of this parish he departed this life ye 20th of November 1745 in ye 62 year of his age who left issue by Elizabeth his wife 5 sons and 1 daughter. All you that come my grave to see as I am now so must you bee, repent therefore without delay my glass was run and I was call’d away.

6. HS South of last In memory of Ann wife of Stephen PREBBLE (sic) who died 4th March 1769 aged 43 years. Also of the above Stephen Prebble who died 7th December 1796 aged 77 years. [6 lines of poetry not easy to read]

7. HS South of last To the memory of Edward PREBBLE late of the parish of Barham who died 1 October MDCCCXXVIII aged LXXXVII years. Also of Elizabeth his wife who died XXII July MDCCCXXIX aged LXXXV years.

8. HS broken and fallen down – SW of church tower – 2 sculls and 2 bones, at top Here lieth buried ye body of Mary SAFFARAY who died January 17 1710/11 aged 21 years.

9. HS close to and to the S of last – an hourglass between 2 sculls at top Here lieth the body of Vincent SAFFERY who departed this life the 8th of April 1734 aged 84 years. And of John his son who departed this life the 7th of April 1739 aged 44 years.

10. Large HS West of tower – two trumpets and cherub’s head at top In memory of Francis PILCHER who died ye 23rd May 1778 aged 65. Also of Mary his wife who died July ye 8th 1759 aged 30 years. [3 lines of poetry difficult to read]

11. HS laid flat to N of church and opposite porch To the memory of William GOLDFINCH who died 22nd September 1763 aged 42 years. Also of Ann Goldfinch who died the 5th of May 1815 aged 88 years. Left issue two daughters viz. Susanna and Mary.

12. HS to the N of church To the memory of Sarah wife of John QUESTED of this parish who died June 5th 1810 aged 67 years. She left issue surviving six sons and five daughters to lament the loss of an affectionate mother.

13. HS East of last To the memory of James HEAD who died May 10 1790 aged 91 years. He left surviving two sons and one daughter Sarah, James and Richard.

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14. On a Flat Stone. Sr. Anthony PERCIVALL Knt. deceased Jan. 12 1646-47. Aged about 45, and Dame Gertrude his Lady deceased May 12. 1647. Aged 33. From hence expect The Speedy Return of their Blessed Saviour. (These following variations & additions are taken from Mrs Gardiner’s "Oxinden & Peyton Letters"). Behold The Ashes of a worthy (noble) Knight, Which make for Thee, O Reader, a Glass Light. He had not been confined to this (the) Grave, If Wit, or Prudence Him from hence (thence) cd. save; But, These his Virtues only were a Shade *(This line is hid by ye Communion Rails) (Of Heav’nly Grace that flowers in their fade; And Thou in Christ thy choicest gifts must raise, To have thy Monument adorn’d with Prayse). His Noble Lady also lieth here Wh’ attained unto Virtues highest Spheare. And, where (were) both Wills and Beauties are abundant, Ev’n there (her), for Wilt and Beauty was (were) transcendent. But, This her Graces above all did bear, That they were sublimated in Gods Fear. Who living Her before the World begun, Ordained (decree’d) Her a Spouse for only Sonne. O Blest beyond the Reach of Human Chance, Whome neither Order, not yet Ordinance, Can hurte or reach; or Envy can annoy, Or vote Them from The Pleasures they injoy. And, Death, Thou shoutest (shot’st) (and) .ell (Hell thou gap’st) in vain, For these Your Master (sign’d) with Him to raign. Teste Hen: OXINDEN de Barham.

15. On a Plate of Brass, fixt to the North Wall. [BOYS – as at p.78 with the Additn. of Acorns and Cross’d Crosslets in the Bordure; - & a Crescent for Dif]. Here under lyeth buried The Bodye of John BOYS Esquyer, late Patrone of This Churche, and Attorney Generall to the Kyng ower Sou’rayn Lord, of his honourable & hight Court of Chancery, of his great Ducyye of Lancaster. Which John decesyd the xx Day of May, in the Yere of our Lord God, M.Vo XLIII. On whose Soule Jesu have Mercy.

16. On a Brass Plate on a Flat Stone with this Coat. [Arg. on a chevn. gu. 3 bezants betw. 3 lions’ heads erased sa. crowned or]. (B.F. omits: imp. SPRACKLG).

17. Here lyeth Buried the Body of Henry PETTIT Sonne & Heyr of Valentine Pettit of Dandelyon in The Isle of Thanet, Gent. Valentine, eldest Sonne of the say’de Henry & Katherine, Henries Daughter. The sayde Henry departed this Life The 13th Day of February 1624-25.

18. On Another Ditto, with this Coat. [On a lozenge: ¼ly 1&4). PETTIT as above (written). 3&3). Sa. 3 lions rampt. in fesse arg. betw. 2 bars dancety arg. (DANDELYON) imp. (SPRACKLING) Sa. a saltire erm. betw. 4 leopards’ heads or]. Here lieth The Body of Joanna, one of The Daughters of Sr. Adam Sprackling Knight, Wife of Henry Pettit of Dandelion, in The Isle of Thanet gentleman. She departed This Life the First Day of January 1641(2).

19. On An Ancient Flat (stone) this Remains of an Inscription. Hic jacet Jacobus BROOKER de *Madekin (A place in this Parish so call’d).

20. On a Neat Monument on The N. Wall. [¼ly of 8. 1). Gu. a saltire or voided arg. 2). Arg. a Λ betw. 3 + +lets gu. 3). Sa. a fret arg. on a chief or 3 escallops sa. 4). Az a + engrailed arg. 5). Az. on a chief or a leopd. gu. 6). Sa. a Λ betw. 3 molets arg. 7). Arg. on a pale gu. 3 stags’ heads caboshed or. 8). Or, a Λ betw. 3 f-de-lis sa.]. Hic jacet Corpus Phinea ANDREWES, olim Dentoniae, Armigeri, et hujus Ecclesiae Patroni; qui oboijt 22 Septembris 1661. Et Tunc Temporis Membrum Parliamenti fuit; atq Unus Baronum Cinque Portum pro Oppido Hichae (error for Hithae) in hoc Conntatu. Etiam Corpus Johannis Andrewes Armigeri, Filij Senioris ipsius et Haeredis, olum interioris Templi Causidicus ad Legem fuit; qui obijt qunito Die Augusti 1667. Mortis Cdausa Patris. Tegmen Regale ferebat Rege Coronato; Namq in Celebrando Triumpho Islo praeclaro, Vires extenderet Omnes; Aegrotat subito; sic Nobilis occidit Heros. Causa fuit Mortis Nato. Quam , (seems error for quum) Belgica Bella Saevirent Fluviis Chatamensibus, hoc Comitatu Militiae Xinidpxos erat; qui, Militis instar, Viribus atq Armis Patriae servaret Honorem, Morbus eum rapuit; tenerum ceciditq Cadaver. Sic Pater et Natus Auri servire Cruore, Principis et Patriae Causa, periere volentes.

21. On a Monument on The South Wall. [Arg. a Λ betw. 3 stags’ heads caboshed sa. (WHORWOOD) imp. (DERING) Or. a saltire sa]. Here lieth the Body of Wortley Whorwood Esq. (Son of Sr. William Whorwood, of Sturton Castle in Staffordshire Bart) who was Lord of this Manor, and Patron of this Church. He married Anne The Daughter of Sr. Edward Dering of Surrenden, in Kent Bart; by whom he had Issue Mary, Anne, Jane, Thomas, and Elis. of which 3 only survive; Jane and Elisabeth lying interr’d near this Place. ob. Apr. 16 An. Aetatis 53. Dom. 1703.

22. In This Chancell are three Flat Stones not Legible. And,

23. In The Westmost Window, on ye S. Side are these Coats of Arms wch. follow, painted on very small Panes; on a Pane. [I. Arg. a Λ gu. betw. 3 oxen statt. sa (OXENDEN & TWITSHAM) imp. Sa. crusilly & 3 cinquefoils arg. II. Oxenden imp. Erm. 3 bars az. (Oxenden & BARTON). III. Oxenden imp. Gu. semy with spear heads & a lion rampt. all or. (Oxenden & RATLING). IV. Oxenden imp. Per saltire az. & gu. in chief & base a f-de-lis arg. (Oxenden & YONGE). V. Oxenden imp. Az. a fesse betw. 3 gulls(?) arg. (Oxenden & WENDERTON). VI. Oxenden imp. Gu on a Λ arg. 3 talbots passt. sa. (Oxenden & BROOKER). These double titles are each on a ribband below the coat)].
24. In The Body, On a Flat Stone. Here lies interr’d the Body of John DICKS, late of Milton next Sittingbourne in Kent, Chirurgeon who died Oct. 29 1728 Aged 41 Years. He left surviving a disconsolate Widow (Katherine, Daughter of John WARLEY) B.D. late Fellow of Clare Hall in Cambridge) who, for the Love she bare her Husband had this Stone laid, & desires, when she departs this Life, to be interr’d by Him. He was a Man of a Charitable Disposition; a true Friend; a Loving Husband; sound in Faith, Principles and Practice. And, what includes all, a good Xtian. Also here lies the Body of the abovesaid Katherina DICKS. She died the 22d. of April 1746. Aged 60 Years.

25. On a Monument on the North Wall. Near this Place lies the Body of Mrs Katherine WARLEY, who died The 23d. day of February 1717-18. Aged 73 Years. Under this Monument is a Stone Cross fixt into The Wall which has some very antique Letters upon it; but they are so broken and defaced (as if done on Purpose) that they are not to be made out.

26. This Church consists only of the Chancell and Body. The Tower is at ye West End; in it are 3 Old Bells thus inscribed. 1. Johannes est Nomen ejus. 2. Sancte Leonarde, Ora pro Nobis. 3. Nomen Magdalene Campana gerit Melodie.

27. It is a Rectory in The Patronage, in The Family of WHORWOOD. The late Thomas Whorwood left it, by Will, under some Restrictions to a Fellow of University College, in Oxford, for ever; but whether The Law will determine in Favour of The College, is not yet determined.

28. The Church was dedicated to St. Mary Magdalen. The Present Rector is The Revd. Mr Edward LUNN. 1758.

29. In The Church Yard, adjoining to the Garden of the Mansion House, is a whimsicall kind of a Place, built by the abovemention’d Thos. Whorwood Esq. as a Dormitory for Himself, and those of his Family, ornamented with small Statues and Motto. On The Top stands Fame, with this Motto: DIGNVM LAVDIS (sic) VIRVM, FAMA, PERIRE, VETAT. Under a Figure of Time, VIVE MEMOR LETHI. On his Scythe, NVLLI PARCO. Under an Urn, PVLVIS ET VMBRA SVMVS. Over The Entrance, is The figure of a Sleeping Cupid some will have it to be Morpheus and, by it, A Lizzard. Underneath, is this Inscription. "Jutus Jacet Corpus Thomae WHORWOOD qui obijt 20 Feb. 1745-46. Anno Aetatis 58. Requiescat in Pace".

Index of Names and Places

Names 
ANDREWES 20
Baker 1
BARTON 23
BOYS 15
BROOKER 19, 23
Cox 1
Crux 1
Dering 21
DICKS 24
Elgar 1
Faith 1
FRIEND 1, 4

Gibbens 1
Githam ? 1
GOLDFINCH 1, 11
Green 1
HEAD 1, 13
Hussey 1
LUNN 28
OXENDEN 23
OXINDEN 14
PERCIVALL 14
PETTIT 17, 18
PILCHER 1, 2, 3, 10
PREBBLE 1, 6, 7
PREBEL 5
QUESTED 1, 12
RATLING 23
Roberts 1
SAFFARAY 1, 8
SAFFERY 1, 9
Seth ?? 1
Smith 1
SPRACKLG 16
SPRACKLING 18
Tinnis 1
TWITSHAM 23
WARLEY 24, 25
Watt 1
Willats 1
Williams 1
WENDERTON 23
WHORWOOD 21, 27, 29
Wortley 21
YONGE 23

Places Barham 2, 7, 14
Dandelion, Thanet 18
Dandelyon, Thanet 17

Denton Madekin 19
Milton next Sittingbourne 24Sturton Castle,
   Staffordshire 21
Surrenden, Kent 21General
Chirurgeon, Surgeon? 24

Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Alkham Church

Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Alkham Church noted by Leland L. Duncan 3rd October 1891.

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 leave 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 by Christine Pantrey.

Also some Monumental Inscriptions  Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett 1759, added 8th June 2007

Leland L. Duncan notes from Alkham Churchyard.
In Western part of Churchyard.
236. William GAMBRILL eldest son of William and Mary Ann Gambrill of the parish of Hawkinge (born 1802) died June 18th 1866 aged 34.

237. John GAMBRILL of Park Farm, Folkestone, (father of the present John Gambrill of Park) (born 1812) died 21st December 1874 aged 62. Maria Gambrill his wife died 14th September 1882 aged 67. Thomas Gambrill of Coolinge Farm, Folkestone Son-in-law of above (born 1835) died 30th November 1883 aged 48.

238. Austin Valentine GAMBRILL Beloved child of John and Maria Gambrill of Park Farm in the parish of Folkestone died 20th July 1856 aged 14. Also Thomas William died 20th November 1854 aged eight months.

239. Thomas GAMBRILL late of this parish (born 1725) died 6th July 1808 aged 83 years. Left surviving by Judith his wife two sons: Thomas and William. A loving husband lies buried here A tender parent a friend sincere.

240. Judith GAMBRILL wife of Thomas Gambrill late of this parish (born 1730) died 27th September 1815 aged 85. She was the dearest blessing Heaven could send The faithful wife, the mother and the friend.

241. William GAMBRILL late of this parish (born 1766) died 17th December 1826 aged 60. Leaving issue with Ann his wife five sons and three daughters.

242. Ann GAMBRILL late of this parish (born 1768) died 17th December 1840 aged 62. (?82) Left issue five sons.

243. Ann and Judith GAMBRILL daughters of William and Ann Gambrill. The former (born 1815) died 8th August 1828 aged 13. The latter (born 1822) died 6th May 1829 aged 7.

244. Susanna wife of Richard AUSTEN and eldest daughter of William and Ann GAMBRILL (born 1800) died 9th April 1836 in 36th year.

On the left of path to porch:
245. Mr Richard THOMAS, gent of the parish of Alkham died February 13th 1759 aged 86. Left one son and one daughter: John and Elizabeth.

246. Elizabeth wife of Richard THOMAS of this parish Died 14th August 1754 aged 87.

247. Ann wife of John THOMAS ye Elder died 12th December Anno Domini 1700 aged 69. Left three sons and one daughter.

248, Mrs Elizabeth wife of Mr John THOMAS of Alkham died 4th March 1795 aged 80.

249. Mr John THOMAS of Alkham Died 7th January 1794 aged 85.

Opposite the porch:-
250. Thomas VALYER Died August 10th 1736 aged 80. Left three sons and one daughter.

251. Margaret wife of Thomas VALYER Died 14th June 1756 aged 91. Left two sons.

252. Thomas MARSH of Caple Died April 15th 1763 aged 53. Left one son and four daughters.

253. Susanna wife of Edmund SPAIN died ye 8th Aprill 1753 aged 62 . Left three sons.

254. Edmund SPAINE died 21st December 1764 aged 76.

255. John SPAIN of this parish, died 28th February 1800 in 84th year. Left Mary his wife and one son.

256. Mary wife of John SPAIN Died 13th December 1817 aged 86. Left one son.

257. John SPAIN died 29th March 1840 aged 83. He served as a Volunteer in the American war under Captain
THORNTON and in the French war under Captain SOLLY who commanded the Dover Companies.

258. Thomas SPAIN, 28th May 1868 aged 56.

259. For CLARINGBOULD stones in this yard [see ‘Post’ (9- leaves not transcribed)].

In Alkham Church there are two heraldic ledger slabs in the chancel and two or three in the North aisle – otherwise there are no memorials, the church having been "thoroughly restored". The yard is not a large one and might be completely catalogued in a couple of hours – Situation – charming. 29th September 1891.

South West part.
290. Israel CLARINGBOULD of this parish (born 1787) died 26th December 1884 aged 97. Mary his wife (born 1790) died 4th November 1873 aged 83. Left surviving four sons and one daughter.

291. Mary COCK late of Dover (born 1792) died at Alkham 26th August 1871 aged 79. Also near lies William CLARINGBOULD brother of above (born 1794) died 26th November 1869 aged 75. Also Richard COLLARD died 23rd August 1872 aged 82. Catherine wife of above Richard Collard (born 1786) died 30th May 1875 aged 89.

292. Mary CLARINGBOULD, (born 1755) died 22nd February 1820 aged 65. John Claringbould husband of above (born 1756) died 13th January 1850 aged 94. Edward COCK grandson of above died 25th December 1855 aged 30. Helen daughter of above died 11th November 1850 aged 9 years. Mary Sargient Tomlin COCK died 19th December 1858 aged 37.

293. Elizabeth CLARINGBOULD (born 1790) died 9th August 1860 aged 70. Filmer Claringbould Died 21st July 1842 aged 15, Richard CLARINGBOULD her brother (born 1799) died 10th December 1835 aged 36.

[See Claringbould pedigree further on:-][Not recorded here]

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Some Monumental Inscriptions  Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1759, added 8th June 2007

Kindly typed for the website by Pat Tritton
In the Chancell.
1. On a Flat Stone. Semueli POWNOLLO, olim Ecclesiae hujus Vicario, qui obijt 5 Jan. 1673/74*.Aetatis suae 84. Hic juxta posita est, sub eodem Marmore, Frances, praedicti Samuelis Uxor. obijt illa … Maij 1683. Aetatis suae 83. Monumentum hoc, Pietatis erga Parentes Argumentum, Voluntati Patris Morem gereus Johannes POWNOLL. 1684.*Bur. 6 Jan 1675-6 – Psh.Reg. Real date is 3 Jan 1675-6 (see Frampton).

2. On Another Flat Stone. [A chevron betw. 3 lions rampant].Here lieth The Body of John POWNOLL, Gent. who departed this Life a Bachelder, ye 26thof Aug. 1709in The 80thYear of his Age. He was Prudent, Charitable, Just, Sober, Prosperous, a Peace Maker, and chief Pillar in his Family. Here also lieth his youngest Sister Anne who departed this Life the 7thof Sept. 1710(bur. Sept.11 1709 – Ibid), in the 71stYear of her Age; who married 2 Husbands, Richard NEWMAN, Gent, and John THOMAS, deceased; and had 1 Son by her former Husband named Samuell, who hath survived her

3. As They were one in Blood, by Birth, Were one in Unity, And dwelt together in one House, And in one Grave do lye. Sin brought in Death, Christ purchas’d Life for Sinners He did dye. Their Sins he bare, gave(really, give)Righteousness, Thus God doth justify.

4. On The Verge, or Edge, of a very Ancient Marble, shaped life a Coffin, and raised about a Foot from the Ground, close to the South Wall, in very old Characters. + Hic Jacet Herbertus Simonis PROLES, Vir apertus; Ad Bona Spe certus, Fidei Sermone disertus.

5. On a Flat Stone.[A saltire, in chief a cresct. for diffce. [(SLATER)]. [(SMITH says "several flat stones" to Slaters, etc, "all very late").Here lieth The Body of Mr George SLATER of Wiltshire, Gent & was Lay Parson of this Parish, who departed this Life April ye 2d. 1709(bur. Apr.10 1709 – Psh.Reg)aged 55 Years. Under the North Side of this Stone lieth the Body of Mrs. Mary Slater, Relict of the above mentioned Mr George

6. SLATER, she departed this Life the 25thof August 1711. Aged 57 Years.(Bur. Aug.26 1711 – Psh.Reg)

7. On Another Flat Stone.[Erm. on a \ sa. 3 acorns or (DAWLINGE) imp. SLATER, without diffce].Here lyes The Body of the Revd. Mr John DAWLINGE who was Vicar of this Parish 30 Years. He departed this Life the 22d. of Oct. 1725(B.F’s error for 23d. ob. 23, Sep. 29 Oct. 1725 – Psh.Reg). Aged 56 Years; and left Issue 2 Sons and 3 Daughters.

8. On Another Flat Stone.[SLATER, without diffce. imp. A + betwn. 4 lions passt. (CHANDLER)]. M.S. Here lieth The Body of Elisabeth The Wife of Ward SLATER of Alcham, Gent; and Daughter of Matthew CHANDLER, Esq. and Eliz. his wife, of Maidstone. She fell from her Horse, Feb.10 and was deprived of her Leg and Life Feb.13 1732/33,(bur. Feb.17 1732(3)– Ibid).Aet. 38, after she had been married about 3 Months. Reader, wouldst thou, like her, behold Death without Terror, Follow the Innocence & Piety of her Life. Descended of that very ancient Family of The PEECHES, of this County.

9. On Another.(Shd. have Arms – SLATER wt. martlet in chief for diffce).Here lieth the Body of Ward SLATER, Gent. The Youngest Son of Mr George Slater of Wiltshire. He was Lay Parson of this Parish, and died the 20thof November 1733(bur. Nov.25 1733 – Ibid). Aged 47 Years, and left no Issue surviving.

10. On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Mr. George SLATER of Dover, Son of Mr George Slater (who was Lay Parson of this Parish). He had Issue by Mary his beloved Wife 3 Sons, and 2 Daughters, and departed this Life the 20thDay of April 1715(bur. Apr.24 1715 – Ibid).Aged 31 Years. Also here lies the Body of Ward Slater, Son of Mr George Slater and Mary his Wife; who departed this Life the 12thDay of August 1716(bur. Aug.16 1716 – Ibid). Aged 10 Months.

11. On Another. In Memory of Robert WELLARD Esq. and of Mary his second Wife. He was Town Clerk of Dover from the Year 1718, Register of Dover from ye Year 1726, Secretary of Appeals to The Honourable the LORD CHANCELLOR HARDWICKE from the Year 1736 to his Death, and Mayor of Dover in the Year 1741. He departed this Life Nov. 2 1744 aged 54 Years, leaving Issue by Anne his first Wife (a Descendant of Bishop JESON) 3 Sons, Jeson, Alexander and Robert; and by his second Wife (who died March 30 1739 aged 50 Years) 2 Sons, Charles and John.

12. On a Neat Monument, on The N. Wall.[SLATER imp. DAWLINGE]. (This mont. shows Slater is Or, a salt.az). Near This Place lies interred the Body of Mrs Sarah Slater, Wife of Ward Slater, gent, who departed this Life 25 April 1720(bur. Apr.29 1720 – Psh.Reg),aged 38 Years. She had Issue 2 Sons, viz: the first Stillborn, and lies near her Grave; and Ward, her second, lies interr’d with her, who died Jan.11 1719/20,(bur. Jan.15 1719(20) – Ibid)aged 11 Months.

13. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth The Body of Sarah SLATER, Wife of Ward Slater, Gent, who died Apr. 25 1720. Aged 38 Years. Also her Son Ward, who died Jan.11 1719/20 aged 11 Months.

In The North Chancell.
14. On a Flat Stone – with this Coat.[Erm. on a bend sa. 3 roses arg. (EDOLPHE)].Here lieth buried the Body of Sr. Thomas Edolphe of St. Radigund’s in the Parish of Polton (see Dr. Packe’s Chart) Knt. who departed this mortal Life the *.. Day of … Anno Dni 16.., Aetatis suae .. *These Blanks seems never to have been supplied.

15. One other Flat Stone not legible – Agst. ye N.Wall are 9 Gothick Arches, supported by Pillasters. They seem to have been Stalls. This Chancell is very large & high.

In The Body. There is neither Stone, nor Inscription.

16. In The South Isle. There is nothing remarkable, except a Nitch and Pedistal for an Image, in the East Wall.

17. This Church consists of The Great and North Chancells, Body, and South Isle. In The Tower, which is cap’t by a low Spire, hang 4 Bells, all cast by John HODSON, 1683.

18. InThe Church Yard, on an Altar Tomb. Here lieth interred the Body of the Revd. Mr Richard PYKE, who was Curate of this Parish, and the adjoining Parish of Capell Le Ferne, 28 Years; and Sequestrator of The Parish of Ewell. He died Oct. 1751 Aged 55.

20. Two other Altar Tombs without Inscription.

21. Here are also Memorials of Persons of the Names of BEANE, CARTER, CLARINGBULL, COLLAR, HAMMOND, HATTON, HORTON, KITHAM, KNOTT, PEIRCE, RATLEY, SHARP, SPAINE, THOMAS and VALYER.

22. This Church is dedicated to St. Anthony. It is a Vicarage (with Capell le Ferne annext) in the Patronage of the A. Bishop. The present Vicar is The Revd. Mr R. SMITH 1759.(Non resident, lived at Hythe at time of Secker’s 1758 Visn. Coll. 17 Dec. 1747, ob. 1772).

Index of Names and Places
Names

AUSTEN 244; CLARINGBOULD 259, 290, 292, 293; CLARINGBULL 21; COCK 291, 292; COLLAR 21; COLLARD 291; DAWLINGE 7, 12; Edolphe; 14; Filmer 293; GAMBRILL 236-244; HAMMOND 21; HARDWICKE 1; HATTON 21; HODSON 17; HORTON 21; JESON 11;  KITHAM 21;  KNOTT 21; MARSH 252;  NEWMAN 2;  PEECHES 8;  PEIRCE 21;  POWNOLL 1, 2; POWNOLLO 1; PROLES 4; PYKE 18; RATLEY 21; SHARP 21; SLATER 5-10, 12, 13; SMITH 21; SOLLY 257; SPAIN 253-258;SPAINE 21; THOMAS 245-249, 2, 21; THORNTON 257; Tomlin 292; VALYER 250, 251, 21; WELLARD 11

Places

Alcham 8; Caple 252; Dover 291, 10, 11; Maidstone 8; Ewell, Kent 19; Folkestone , Coolinge Farm; 237; Folkestone , Park Farm; 237, 238; St. Radigund’s, Polton; 14;  Wiltshire 5; 9

General

American war; 257; Army Dover Companies 257; Captain 257; French War 257; Mayor; 11;  Town  Clerk; 11

Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Hougham Church

The Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Hougham Church, noted 30th September 1891 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 7th June 2007

1.  [260]  (Slab in Chancel):- Here lieth ye Body of Robert BRETON Esquire descended on his Fathers side from the Bretons of Barnwell, on his Mothers from ye BABINGTONS of Temple Rothly, both of Leicestershire. He marryed Mary Daughter and Heiress of John MOYLE of Buckwell Esquire, by whom he had sons Moyle, Richard, Robert, John and Thomas of which Richard and John died young and Daughters Ann, Elizabeth and Mary. He departed this life ye 29th of September 1707 in the 35th year of his age.

2.  [261]  (Another):- / Here lieth buried Mary / Covered …. Of Mr Peter NEPUEN / By …..chant. She died the / Choir ….. of January 1648./ Stalls. ….. lieth interred the body / …..er Nepuen daughter / ……… lliam Nepuen Gent Shee / ……….ded this life the fourth day / ……….e 1672 aged 23 yeares /……….and nine months. / Here lieth interred the body / ……….n youngest daughter of / ……..an MERCHANT, She died / ……ebruary 1716 aged 56 / yeares.

3.  [262]  Here lieth interred ye Body of Mr Peter NEPEUN Marchant who left issue one Sonne Viz William. He departed this Life the 21st day of Aprill Anno Domini 1658 In the 56th year of his age.

4.  [263]  Here lieth the Body of Mrs Elizabeth WINDOW …er of Mr William Window ….. London Merchant who died ….19th day of Aprill ……………………… (Covered by Choir stalls).

5.  [264]  Here lyeth the …….. …/ Daughter of Ma….. …………. / of Temple Roth………. ………./ Leicester and th………………… / Richard BRETON……………… / issue Robert…………………….. Rest under stalls. / yeares the 2…………………….. / Departed this …………………… / Eternity, the………….. ……….. / the yeare ……………. ………… /

6.  [265]  (MARSH monument with figures- North wall of Chancel –Hougham):- Here in their silent vrnes (againe wedded death Devorce) lie Will HANINGTON Esquire and his wife Daughter to Will MONINGS Esquire sometime Lieutenant of Dover Castle, expecting ye resirrection of ye ivst these happie olives budded fruitfullie into five sonnes, five daughters, two as soone blasted as blowne. His worth made its owne demonstrated under Henry.8 and his three successive heires ye lest of whom by speciall favour and order seated him twice in majoraltie of Dover which services under thiese Princes on earth were ye earnest of his service to ye Prince of Heaven. Qui } obijt {March 10th 1607 aet 92. Qui } {September 24th 1574.   Over the monument are three coats of arms.

7.  [266]  (Tablet let into chancel arch):- To the memory of Mary wife of Peter NEPOE, merchant, by whom he had issue sixe sons and one daughter and but one (..len) living at her death being the 1st of Janva 1648 aged 50 yeares.

8.  [267] (Flat stone in South aisle or transept):- Here lieth the Bodi of W…./ ….m….. desesed the………../ ……..October 1612.

9.  [268]  (Flat stone in North aisle):- Here lieth interred body of FEVRI AMI . Buried the 13th of September 1612.

10. [269]  (Flat stone in North aisle);- Here lieth interred the body of Will TICKER, Gunner of Dover Castle. He departed this life the 31st December 1750 aged 84 years.

11.  [270]  (Tablet on the West tower arch):- Here below are deposited the remains of the Hon. William FORBES fourth son of Major General James Lord Forbes who died at Maxton in this parish on the 10th day of March 1805 aged nine months.

Hougham church – chancel.
12.  [271]  North side. A large marble monument Surmounted by a Bust. Below is this inscription:-
In hopes of a joyful Resurrection Resteth in a vault in this church the Remains of Peter NEPUEU Gent, a native of France who came over into England upon ye Edict of Nantz and brought with him a very plentifull Estate purchased in this County of Kent he built Ellms in this parish of Hougham and merchandized. He Died in ye 56th year of his age. Ann. 1658. Also Resteth here MARY his wife by whom he had six sons and one daughter. PETER his eldest son dyed on his travels abroad. WILLIAM NEPUEU Gent the only surviving son married SARAH daughter of Mr BULTEEL of Tourney (in Flanders who lyeth in this chancel) by whom he left two sons and five daughters, several of whom also lye in this chancel. He dyed in the 38th year of his age Ann. 1665. His eldest son PETER, Gent dyed abroad, WILLIAM Nepueu Gent ye youngest son succeeded and selling Ellms settled at Twickenham in Midx and Dy’d in his 55th year. Sept. 1710 whose remains with his third daughter eight months old Incofferr’d with him have been brought to this vault to be interr’d with his ancestors. He left by SARAH his wife now living, Daughter of Mr DAYE descended from ye Dayes of the County of Bedford, two sons and two daughters, WILLIAM Nepueu Esq. ye eldest Son now living, also had two daughters . PETER Nepueu Gent, ye youngest dyed aged 27 May 1735 interr’d in this Vault. At whose desire his Executives has raised this monument to the memory of this worthy family.
                                                                                      End of Hougham Church notes, 30th September 1891.

Some Monumental Inscriptions  Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1759, added 7th June 2007

In The Chancell.
13.  In The North East Corner stands a very Handsome Monument, adornd with an Obelisk, and a Bust – with This Coat and Inscription. [Az. a lamb(?) or, suspended by the middle from a ring or]. In Hopes of a joyfull Resurrection, resteth in a Vault, in this Chancell, The Remains of Peter NEPUEN, Gent. a Native of France; who came over to England upon the Edict of Nantz, and brought with him a very plentyfull Estate, purchased in this County of Kent, and built Elms in this Parish of Hougham, and merchandised. He died in the 56th Year of his Age, An. 1658. Also resteth here, Mary, his Wife, by whom he had 6 Sons, and 1 Daughter. Peter, his eldest Son died on his Travells abroad. William Nepuen, Gent, the only surviving Son, married Sarah, Daughter to Mr BULTEEL of Tourney (in Flanders, who lieth in this Chancell) by whom he left 2 Sons, and 5 Daughters. Several of these also lie in this Chancell. He died in the 38th Year of his Age, Anno 1665. His eldest Son Peter, Gent, died abroad. William NEPUEN the Youngest Son succeeded, and, selling Elms settled at Twickenham in Middlesex, and died in his 55th Year, Sept. 1710. Whose Remains, with his third Daughters, 8 Months incoffin’d with him, have been brought to this Vault, to be interred with his Ancestors. He left, by Sarah, his Wife, now living, Daughter of Mr DAY, descended from the DAYES of the County of Bedford, 2 Sons, and 2 Daughters. William Nepuen, Esq. the eldest Son, now living; also the 2 Daughters. Peter Nepuen, Gent, the youngest, died Aged 27, May 1735, interred in this Vault. At whose Desire his Executrixes have raised this Monument, to The Memory of their worthy Family.

14.  On a Flat Stone. Here lieth interred the Body of Wiliam NEPUEN, Gent, who (married) (Sarah)… Daughter of Peter BULTEEL, …..and had Issue by … (not legible).

15.  On a Small Monument on The S. Wall. To the Memory of Mary, Wife of Mr Peter NEPUEN, Merchant, by whome he had Issue 6 Sonnes and 1 Daughter; and but 1 Sonne surviving, at her Death; being the 1st of January 1648/49. Aged 50 Yeares.

16.  On a Flat Stone. Here lieth buried Mary Wife of Mr Peter NEPUEN, Merchant. She died the 1st of Ja. 1648/49. Here also lieth interred the Body of Esther Nepuen, Daughter to Mr William Nepuen, Gent. Shee departed this Life the 4th Day of June 1672 aged 23 Yeares, and 9 Months. Also here lieth interred the Body of Susan, youngest Daughter of Mr William Nepuen, Mercht. She died the 5th of Feb. 1716/17 aged 56 Yeares.

17.  On Another. Here lieth interred the Body of Mr Peter NEPUEN, Merchant, who left Issue 1 Sonne, viz: William. He departed this Life the 21st Day of April An.Dom. 1658 in ye 56 Yeare of his Age.

18.  On The North Wall is a very fine old Monument, bearing ye Figures of a Man, a Woman, 4 Sons, and 5 Daughters, kneeling at a Faldstool; and the following Coat and Inscription – there has been another Inscriptn. wch. is now not legible. [Arg. a Λ sa. charged with 3 trefoils slipped erm. betw. 3 demi-lions rampt. issuant purp. imp. 2 coats: (upper) Gu. 3 crescts. or (MONINS); (lower) Arg. a knot betw. 3 bats in chief & one in base sa]. Here in their silent Urnes, again wedded after Death’s Devorce, lie Willm. HANINGTON Esq. and his Wife, Daughter to William MONINGS, Esq. expecting The Resurrection of the Just. These happy Olives budded fruitfullye into 5 Sons, and 5 Daughters; 2 as soon blasted as blown. His Worth made its own Demonstration under HEN. 8 and his 3 successive Heires; the last of whome By special Favour and Order, stated him twice in the Mojoraltie of Dover. Which Services under these Princes on Earth, were the Earnest of his Service to The Prince of Heaven. Qui obijt Mar. 10 1607/08. Aet. 92. Quae obijt Sept. 24 1574. [His First Wife was Thomasine ANDELEIGH – see My M.S. pedigrees].

19.  On a Flat Stone. [On a lozenge: Sa. a fesse raguly arg. betw 3 lions’ paws erased or]. This Coat sd. have been blazond. thus, viz: Az. a Fess embattled and Counterembattled, between 3 Lyons Paws – erased – or. see Guillim F. 189.

20.  Here lieth The Body of Elisabeth WINDOW, Daughter of Mr. William Window, of London, Merchant, who died ye 19 Day of April 1699 in ye 25th Year of her Age.

21.  On Another Flat Stone. [A chevn. charged with a molet over a cresct. in the centre, betw. in chief 2 swans & in base a magnet(?)]. S.P.M. Hesterae Herbert quae exantiquâ Familiâ Uxor evasit Petri BULTEEL, Mercatoris Londinensis, cui septem Filios, et tres Filias, peperit. An Soboles Parentibus an Parentes Sobole feliciores dictu difficile. Post exactos castissimi Matrimonij 48 Annos extincto charissimo Marito Vestigia ejus persequens, non diu superstes, ut in Caelis Consortio iterum frueretur, duo de septuaginta annos nata quicquid mortale hic deposuit primo Julij Mensis Die 1660.

22.  On Another Flat Stone. In a Vault under this Stone is interred the Body of Mr Solomon HARVEY of this Parish who departed this Life the 15th of April 1759. Aged 72 Years. He left Issue by Susanna his Wife who survived him, 3 Sons and 1 Daughter.

23.  On Another Flat Stone. [Az. a bend betw. 6 molets or (BRETON) imp. Arg. 10 torteaux (BABINGTON)]. Here lieth The Body of Anne BRETON, Daughter of Matthew Babington Esq. of Temple Rothley, in the County of Leicester, and the beloved Wife of Richard Breton, Esq. by whome she hath Issue Robert Breton aged 4 Years the 27th of August 1677. Shee departed this Life to a blessed Eternity ye 16th of September, in ye Year of our Lord 1677.

24.  On Another. [BRETON as Above imp. Gu a mule statant and a bordure arg. (MOYLE)]. Here lieth The Body of Robert Breton, Esq. descended on his Father’s Side, from the Bretons of Barwell; and on his Mothers from the Babingtons of Temple Rothley, both of Leicestershire. He married Mary, Daughter and Heir of John Moyle of Buckwell, Esq. by whom he had Sons, Moyle, Richard, Robert, John and Thomas, of which Richard and John died young, and Daughters Ann, Eliz. & Mary. He departed this Life the 29th of September 1707 in the 35th Year of his Age.

25.  On a Brass Plate fix’t to a Flat Stone. [FINEUX (4.72 St Paul’s, Cantby) imp. Az. a + betw. (1&4) a martlet, (2&3) a garland all or]. Here lieth William FYNEUX Esquier, the Sonne of Richard Fyneux Esquier, which sayde William Fyneux married Elizabeth WARREN, the Daughter of John Warren of Dover, Gent, by whome he had Issue Thomas Fyneux, and deceased the 25 Day of January, Anno Domini 1587/88, being of the Age of 84 Yeares.

26.  In The North Isle. On a Flat Stone. Here lieth interred The Body of William TUCKER, Gunner of Dover Castle, he departed this Life 31 Decr. 1750. Aged 84 Years.

27.  Four other Flat Stones without Inscription.

28.  In The Body – On a Flat Stone. Heare lieth The Bodye of Olever MAGER, the 10th of September 1606.

29.  Two other Flat Stones without Inscription, 1 of them has a Cross Fleury raisd. on it.

Here has been a Rood Loft.

In The South Isle. 
30.  1 Flat Stone not Legible. 3 small Nitches for Statues, at the East End.

31.  In The Church Yard re Memorials for Persons of the Names of CLEMENTS, CRICKETT, COUSINS, HAMBROOKE, HAMMOND, HARVEY, FAGG, JENNINGS, PILCHER, STRINGER, SUTTON and WALKER.

This Church consists of The Chancell, Body – North and South Isles, and a low cap’t. Tower at the West End, in which hang

32.  3 Bells. I cd. not get to them to read their Inscriptions, if they have any.

The Arches of The S. Isle and Belfry are round ones.

This Church was dedicated to St. Laurence. It is a Vicarage in the Gift of the Arch Bishop. 1759.

Index of Names and Places

NamesBABINGTON 23
BABINGTONS 1
BRETON 1, 5, 23, 24
BULTEEL 12, 13, 21
CLEMENTS 31
COUSINS 31
CRICKETT 31
DAY 13
DAYE 12

FAGG 31
FEVRI AMI 9
FORBES 11
FYNEUX 25
HAMBROOKE 31
HAMMOND 31
HANINGTON 6, 18
HARVEY 22, 31
JENNINGS 31
MAGER 28
MARSH 6
MONINGS 6, 18
MOYLE 1, 24
NEPOE 7
NEPUEN 2, 3, 13-17
NEPUEU 12, 13
PILCHER 31
STRINGER 31
SUTTON 31
TICKER 10
TUCKER 26
WALKER 31
WARREN 25
WINDOW 20
WINDOW 4

Places
Barnwell Leicestershire? 1
Bedford 12, 13
Buckwell 1, 24
Dover 18, 25
Dover Castle 6, 10, 26
France 12, 13
Hougham
   Ellms 12, 13
Hou Maxton 11
London 20
Temple Rothly, Leicestershire
   1, 5, 23
Tourney, Flanders 12, 13
Twickenham, Middsex 12, 13General
Edict of Nantz 12, 13
Gunner 10, 26
Lieutenant of Dover Castle 6
Major General 11
majoraltie of Dover 6, 18
Merchant 2-4, 12, 15-17, 20

Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Hythe Church

The Monumental Inscriptions in the churchyard of Hythe Church. Noted on 3rd October 1891 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 1757, added 29th March 2007

In the Western part of the Churchyard an altar tomb On the south side of which:-
294. Thomas CASTLE Esquire late of Ingles in the parish of Folkestone died 29th October 1825 in 78th year. leaving a widow and two children; Thomas and Jane. Also Jane relict of above Thomas Castle Died 17th May 1832 in 77th year.

Further inscriptions on North side.

295. Another altar tomb:- Sacred / to the memory of / Thomas Henry MANN Esquire / Paymaster of the 2nd Bn. 3rd Regiment / or Buffs. / who died 16th January 1816 / aged 62 years. / This tomb is erected by his / deeply afflicted and disconsolate / widow Rebecca Mann.

296. Another altar tomb with inscriptions on every part as follows:-
on top:-
Here lie interred the remains of Ann the wife of Edward ANDREWS Gent who died 22nd September 1766 aged 64 years. Also of Edward Andrews who died 11th January 1770 aged 63 years. leaving four children by his said wife namely Edward, Robert, Ann and Mary. Also Edward Andrews son of Robert and Rachel Andrews who died June 4th 1774 aged eight months. Likewise of Edward Andrews of the Town and Port of Dover, Gent and son of the above named Edward and Ann Andrews who died 29th August 1798 Aged 63 years. Also of Robert Andrews of this Town and Port, Gent, who died 1st January 1801 aged 63 years leaving one daughter Rachel. Rachel wife of Robert Andrews died 22nd December 1803 in the 67th year of her age and is here interred. Also of Donald DOUGLAS who died at Hythe September 30th 1883 aged 62 years.

297. On the West end of the tomb:-
In memory of Edward DOUGLAS Ensign 53rd Regiment Died November 9th 1833 aged 20. Also of Donald Douglas Died September 30th 1885 aged 62 sixth and eighth sons of Lieutenant General Sir Kenneth Douglas Baronet of Glenberrie both of whom died at Hythe and are interred in this vault

298. On the South side of the tomb:-
In the Vault are deposited the Remains of Lieutenant General SIR KENNETH DOUGLAS Baronet of Glenberrie Colonel of the 58th Regiment Eldest son of Kenneth MACKENZIE Esquire of Kilcoy Castle Rosshive. He entered the army at the age of 13 and served his King and Country whenever called untill his death which took place in London November 22nd 1833 aged 69 years. He assumed the name and Arms of DOUGLAS by sign manual on the 19th October 1831 in memory of his Uncle Sir Alexander Douglas of Glenberrie. He married on the 18th December 1804 (when Lieutenant Colonel Mackenzie of the 52nd Regiment) Rachel only daughter of Robert ANDREWS Esquire of this Town and Port by whom he had nine children and left surviving six viz: Robert Andrews, Alexander Douglas, Edward, Rachel, Lynedoch and Donald. Kenneth and William died in their infancy and Kenneth his third son died in Ceylon.

299. On the North side of the tomb.
Within this vault are deposited the remains of Rachel DOUGLAS relict of Lieutenant General Sir Kenneth DOUGLAS Baronet who departed this life on the 24th January 1847 aged 64. To the Memory of Sir Robert Andrews Douglas Baronet of Glenberrie Major 12th Regiment who died and was buried at Mauritius November 1843 aged 36. To the Memory of Alexander Douglas Douglas Esquire late Lieutenant 68th Regiment who died in London on 6th May 1848 aged 38 and was buried in Kensel Green Cemetery To the Memory of Rachel Douglas widow of Major SNODGRASS 96th Regiment, died January 15th 1877.

300. On the West end of the Tomb:-
In memory of Kenneth MACKENZIE Lieutenant 58th Regiment third son of Lieutenant General Mackenzie who died and was buried at Ceylon May 1850. aged 20 years and ten months. Lyndock fifth son of the above died in Jersey 15th May 1859 aged 41 years.

Hythe 3rd October 1891.

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Also some Monumental Inscriptions  Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett noted 1757, added 29th March 2007

In The Chancell.
1. On a Neat Monument, on The North Wall, with this Coat. [On a Lozenge: ¼ly: 1&4). Or, a chevn. az. a border sa. bezanty (BEAN). 2&3), Az. a chevn. arg. betw. 3 martlets or (KNIGHT)]. M.S. To The Memory of Mrs Elisabeth BEANE Wife of Robinson Beane of Hythe, Gent, and Mrs Anne Beane Their only Daughter. both buried in One Tomb near unto this Place. A Pious Matron, and a Virgin both,/Of Age ye Glory, and ye Flow’r of Youth./Where Beauty did in full Perfection shine,/And ev’ry Grace and Virtue was divine./Upon One Fatal Thread hung both their Lives,/And, in her Fate, The Mother’s Death contrives./One Branch, ye beauteous Branch dissolved away,/The fruitfull Stock dropt in a Year & Day./One was their Life; here in One Tomb, they lye,/The Mother, Daughter, and Posterity.

2. Underneath, On a flat Stone, with ye Above Coat. Here lie ye Bodies of The truly virtuous and pious Elisabeth BEANE, Daughter of John KNIGHT, Gent. Wife to Robinson Beane of Hythe, Gent. And Anne Beane, sole Daughter and Heiress of the Said Robinson & Elisabeth, who departed this Life 12 Jan 1679/80. Aged 22. The Mother, with much Sorrow surviving, a Year after, was buried in ye same Tomb, on ye 22d. of Jan. 1680/1. An. Aetatis 58.

3. On another neat Monument, on ye N. Wall – wth. this Coat. [Purp. a griffin segreant or (COLLINS) imp. Arg. on a chief sa. 2 boars’ heads couped or]. (Griff. note: TAYLOR). Giles Collins Gent. had to Wife Margaret, Daughter of John Taylor of Shadoxherst, Gent, by whom he had Issue 5 Sons, and 5 Daughters having passed 64 Years, deceased in October Anno 1586. His Life and Days, in virtuous Ways,/Well spent, he well did end./And, ending soe, his Soul to goe/To God he did commend./So that, at Rest, his Soul is Bless’t,/And lyves with God in Skies;/Altho’, by Death, now turn’d to Earth,/His Bodye buried lyes.

4. On a Flat Stone – with this Coat, is ye following Inscription. [Az. a chevn. arg. betw. 3 martlets or]. (G. note: KNIGHT). Here lieth interr’d the Body of John KNIGHT, Gent of this Towne, who was buried the 25th Day of May, at the Age of 47 Yeares, An.D. 1634. And also here lieth interred The Body of Thomas Knight, Sonn of the said John KNIGHT Gent who died the 19th Day of February at ye Age of 22 Daies A.D. 1626/7. And, alsoe, here lieth ye Body of Ann Knight, Daughter of John Knight, Gent. who was buried ye 12th Day of January A.D. 1637/8. being ye Age of 10 Yeares. And, alsoe, here lieth interr’d the Body of Sarah Knight, Daughter of John Knight, Gent; who died The 17 Nov. 1633 being the Age of 2 Yeares.

5. On Another. Here lieth interr’d the Body of Mrs ……../KNIGHT, late Wife of William Knight, Gent. Daughter of Thomas TOKE, near Dover, Gent deceased. who died after she had completed 60 Yeares. The 14th Day of April, Anno Dni. 1621. And, also, here lieth interred the Body of Julian KNIGHT, Daughter of John KNIGHT, Gent. who departed this Life the 27th Day of May, Anno Dni. 1639 being ye Age of 10 Yeares.

6. On Another. Ann KINGSMILL, August the 27th 1621.

7. On Another Flat Stone. Here lieth the Body of Mrs Mary MASTER, the Wife of Mr. Gyles Master buried under this Stone, whoe dyed the 4th Day of April Ano. Do. 1617.

8. On Another. Here under this Stone lieth buried the Bodie of Susanna MASTER which died the 19th October 1616 being the Daughter of Gyles Master, and Mary his Wife.

9. On Another. Here under this Stone, lieth buried the Body of Mrs Martha MASTER which died the 19th of February 1614/5. Underneath ye next Stone, North, lieth buried ye Bodye of John MASTER which died the 2d. of November 1598. The Children of Mr Gyles MASTER, and Mary his Wife.

10. This Chancell, which is large and handsomely adorned, is of an Extraordinary lofty Pitch. And the Arches of The East Window, which is a very large One, are supported by Many very beautyfull, tall, & Taper Pillasters.

In The North Chancell.
11. On a large Flat Stone is the following Inscription. Here lieth The Body of Mr Richard LAWRENCE a Jurat of This Towne who departed this Life the 4th Day of October, in ye Year of Our Lord 1753.

12. On Another, adjacent. Under This Stone lieth interr’d The Body of Mary Wife of Richard LAWRENCE, Jurate of This Towne, who departed this Life 2d. Feb. 1748/9. Aged 70 Yeares. Also Elisabeth PARKER, Sister of the abovesaid, who died Feb. 17 1748/9. Aged 72 Years.

13. Here is another Flat Stone not Legible.

In The South Chancell.
14. On a Neat Mural Monument, on The South Wall, with ye followg. Coats. [(drawn in a line).
I. (COLLINS, 3,28 (Hythe)) imp. Arg. 3 foxes passt. in pale gu.
II. (COLLINS) imp. Arg. 3 pallets az. on a canton az. a fleur-de-lis arg. (WISE of Woodchurch).
III. (COLLINS) imp. Per chevn. arg. & sa. 3 griffins’ heads erased countercharged (TOKE of Bere)].
John COLLINS The Son of Gyles Collins, Gent. had 2 Wives, and had Issue by them both. He had been Jurate, and thrice Mayor of This Towne. As also a Burgess of The Parliament. and, further, He supplied The Charge of Mayor ye Fourth Time, and being then Aged 40 and odd Yeares, deceased the 10th Day of December Anno. 1597. E. EVESHAM fecit.

15. On Another, On The Same Wall. Under this Monument (by his own Desire) resteth the Body of Robinson BEANE, Gent. whose First Wife was Elisabeth, The Daughter of William KNIGHT Gent. By whom he had 2 Daughters, Eliz. in whose Grave the Mother lies (as appears by their Monument and Tomb Stone in the Great Chancell). He was 10 Times Mayor of this Towne, One of The Barons of this Port, who carried ye Canopy over KING JAMES THE 2D. at his coronation, and Captain of The Trained Band. His Second Wife was Margaret (who lies interr’d in Limne Church, by Her former Husband Capt. Isaac BATCHELOUR). By whom he had Issue only Ellen and Anne, who survived him and erected this, in pious Memory. He departed this Life, 19 April 1703 in ye 70th Year of his Age.

16. On a Flat Stone. Here lies the Body of Eliz. BEANE Daughter of Robinson Beane of Hythe Gent. and Elisabeth his Wife. born the 26th of March 1653 and dyed the 19th of Aprill Aged 24 Dayes.

17. In The Chancell (S. Tr.) belonging to The Family of DEEDES, which is on The South Side of The Church; and handsomely raild in, with Iron Rails.

18. On a very Neat Monument, On the East Wall, wth. This Coat. [Per fesse nebuly gu. & arg. 3 martlets countercharged (DEEDS) imp. Or, 5 chevronels az. (DENEW)]. Here lies interr’d The Body of The Revd. Julius Deeds, A.M. Prebendary of Canterbury, and Rector of Mongeham and Dim Church, and only Son of William Deedes, M.D. He married, Apr. 9th 1732 Dorothy, Relict of Richard IBBETSON, D.D. and Eldest Daughter of Nathaniel Denew Esq. by Dorothy his Wife, Daughter of Sr. Abraham JACOB, by whom he had Issue, William, Dorothy, Julius who died an Infant, and Mary. He departed this Life, Apr. 19 1752 Aet. 59. Here, likewise, lies Mary, Youngest Child of the above Julius Deedes; She died Sept. 21 1752. Aet. 13. Also Dorothy, Relict of The above Julius DEEDES, who died Nov. 28 1754. Aet. 61.

19. On an Handsom Monument, on ye South Wall. [(DEEDS) imp. Arg. a wyvern gu. (DRAKE)]. Here lie the Remains of Julius DEEDES Esq. born in this Town Dec. 27 1692. His high Regard for his Native Place was his Motive to use his utmost Endeavours for ye Service, of it which will be known to Posterity, by ye Many Publick Works procured for it in his Time; in particular, ye rebuilding the Tower of this Church, which he liv’d not to see finished. In his private Character, he was a Pious Xtian, and a sincere Friend. He married Elisabeth, Daughter of Ralph DRAKE, of Blechingly, in ye County of Surrey, Esq. by whom he had one Son, and died on ye 11th Day of May 1750. As also, those of Elisabeth his Wife, who died ye 2d. of July 1755 in ye 64th Year of her Age. who was in her Religion, Devout and exemplary; in her Friendship, sincere and Affectionate; in her Charities, liberal and unconfined; In her Conversation, affable, and engaging.

20. On Another very handsome Monument on The South Wall, with ye Arms of DEEDS as before. Here lie the Remains of Julius DEEDES only Child of Julius Deedes Esq. of this Place by Eliza his Wife; who died of The Small Pox Oct. 29 1741 in the 13th Year of his Age. In Him were united an happy Memory, an uncommon Capacity and a Ripeness of Judg’ment, beyond his Years; with such strong Sentiments of Piety, Filial Duty, and Affection, as made him beloved, admired, and lamented by all that knew him; but, especially, by his Afflicted Parents, and Relations; who must mourn his Absence till God calls them to a Joyfull Meeting in Heaven.

21. On a Large Flat Stone. Here lieth The Body of Mrs Margaret DEEDES, Wife of Henry Deedes, of this Place Gentleman, and Daughter of Abraham HARRISON of Greenwich, in the County of Kent, Esq. She departed this Life Dec. 29th 1706. Anno Aetatis suae 41. by whom, she left Issue, 3 Sons and 2 Daughters; Julius, William, Abraham, Susanna & Margaret. Here lie the Remains of Henry DEEDES Esq. who was born in this Town, Apr. 1st 1662 and died, Aug. 19 1715. He was an Example of every relative Duty to all that knew him. Much regarded by his Superiours; Belov’d by his Equals, Revered by his Inferiours, and, lamented by them all. Here lies William, Son of Henry & Margaret Deedes who was born Jany. 20 1695/6 and died Feby. 3d. 1714/5. Here also lies Abraham-Harrison DEEDS, Another Son who was born Aug. 31 1705 and died Dec. 1 1725. Two most promising Youths, whom God took from The Danger of this World’s Temptation.

In The Body.
22. On a Neat Mural Monument, on ye Left Hand, at the Entrance into the Great Chancell – with the Arms of DEEDES impaling BATE – both, as before. Near this Place lieth the Body of Julius Deedes Esq. who was thrice Baron in Parliament for this Port, and, as often Mayor. He was Captain also of our Trained Band and Major of this Division. He left 3 Sons, William, Henry and Julius; and 2 Daughters, Sarah & Margaret by his Wife Anne (ye Daughter of Richard BATE) of Lydde Esq) who also surviveth him. He died ye 3d. of September 1692. Aet. 58. Here, also, lieth Anne Deedes Widow and Relict of the said Julius, who died ye 2d. of February 1697/8. Aged 58.

23. Near the last Mentioned Monument hangs a very Ancient Escutcheon painted on Board; being the Arms of Howard, DUKE OF NORFOLK; with the Ducal Coronet, Garter, and usual Motto of The Order.

24. On a Flat Stone, with ye Arms of KNIGHT, as before. Here lieth interr’d the Body of William KNIGHT, Gent. he was 5 Times Mayor of this Towne, and once Burgess for this Towne, in ye first Parliament in the Reign of KING JAMES. who died in the Month of August An. Dom. 1622 in ye 64th Year of his Age.

25. On Another. Here lieth the Body of Richard PASHLY who died July 7 1641 being then Mayor of this Town, and being Aged 41 Yeares.

26. On a Brass Plate fixd to a Flat Stone, wth. this Coat. [Az. a griffin segreant, a chief arg.]. (G. note: EASTDAY). Here lies Buried the Body of Henry Eastday Gent who died upon ye 18th Day of September in ye Year of Christ 1610.

27. On Another. Here lieth the Body of John BREDGMAN, Jurate of this Towne & Porte of Hythe. The last Baily, and first Mayor of the Same. who depted. ye 3d. of December A. 1581 in ye 24th Yeare of ye R. of O. Sovereigne Ladie QUEENE ELIZABETH. Whilst he did live, which here doth lie, three Sutes got of ye Crown,/The Mortmaine, Fayr, & Mayroltie, for Heythe this ancient Towne./And, was Himself, the Baylye last, & Mayor First by Name./Thoughe he be gone, Time is no past, to prayse God for the same.

28. On Another Flat Stone. In Terrâ hâc jacet Incola Caeli. Here lieth buried ye Body of William DEEDES Gent. 4 Times Mayor of This Towne; Capt. of the Trained Band, and, from thence chosen Bayliffe unto Yarmouth; he departed this Life ye 31st of March 1653, leaving One only Son – Julius Deedes Esq. who died ye 3d. and was here buried on ye 9th of Sept. 1692. Anno Aetatis 58. Here lieth also Anne Deedes his Widow, who died ye 2d. and was buried the 8th of Feb. 1697/8. Aet. 58. (see the Inscript. on ye Mont. of the 2 last. Page 33).

29. On The N. Side of the Middle Isle, hangs ye following Coat, on Board. [Sa. a chevn. engrailed betwn. 3 leopards or. Motto. FAMA.FIDES.OCVLVS. Dated: 1683].

30. To The Remembraunce of a Faithfull Friend.

31. Near The Foot of the Old Gallery Stairs, on an Atchievmt. wth. this Coat. [Per fesse or & az. 3 unicorns’ heads erased countercharged]. Against this Place lies Buried the Body of Isacke RUTTON Gent Liuetennant of Sandgate Castle 1683.

32. There are Several other Flat Stones, in different Parts of the Church, which have the Appearance of great Antiquity; but are not legible. Some of them have been inlaid with Brass.

33. In The Porch (which is very large, and, out of which You ascend to The South Door, by 12 handsome Stone Steps) is the following Inscription.
"The Stone Steps to The Church, and ye Church Door, are The Gift of William GLANVILLE Esq., one of the Representatives In Parliament for this Town & Port, A.D. 1729. – Julius DEEDES Esq. Mayor".

34. Over the Porch is, as I was told, a very handsome Room, where they always choose ye Mayor. I did not see it.

35. Under Part of the Chancells of this Church (i.e. under the East End of them) is a spacious Vault, in which is a Stack of Human Bones (all of them very white and sound) in Length 30 Feet; In Height 8 Feet in Breadth (sic). There are Many Conjectures concerning them; The most probable of which may be seen at Large, in Dr. HARRIS’s History of Kent – Page 152*.
*For an Account of a Charnell House of this Sort, see also BROWNE’s Posthumous Works, Lond. 1712. Page 30th, of his Antiquities of Norwich; and, de Scholâ Regiâ Norvicensi P.6. etc. See also, STOWES Survey of London. See also the 2d. Volume of my Parochial Collections – P.51 – In Folkestone.

36. This Church consists of 3 Chancells, 3 Isles, and a Burying Place for the DEEDE’s Family; the Entrance into it is on ye South of the South Isle.

37. The Tower fell down a few Years ago; but it is now rebuilt. It stands at the West End. In it hang 6 very Musical Bells. The First, or smallest of them, having been broke by ye Fall of The Tower, was recast by Robert (error for Thos.) PACK of London in 1752. (Stahl. 313. 1&2 added 1861. 2-10 all 1802 – Thos. NEARS). The Year the new Tower was finish’t. The Other 5 were all founded by John WAYLETT in ye Year 1720.

38. The Old Steeple (KILBURN informs us) was greatly damaged in ye Year 1580, by an Earthquake, which was so violent as to ring ye Bells in it. It is said, there were formerly 4 other Parish Churches, or Chapels, in Hythe; which were dedicated to St. Bernard, St. Nicholas, St Michael, and St. Mary.

39. The Present Church is dedicated to St. Leonard, and is a Chapel annext to Saltwood, whose present Rector, 1757 is Dr. Thomas RANDOLPH. See Page 23. In the Gift of The Arch Bishop.

Index of Names and Places

Names Index
ANDREWS 296, 298
BATCHELOUR 15
BATE 22
BEANE 1, 2
BEANE 15, 16
BREDGMAN 27
CASTLE 294
COLLINS 14
COLLINS 3
DEEDES 17-22, 28, 33, 36
Denew 18
DOUGLAS 296-299
DRAKE 19
EASTDAY 26
EVESHAM 14
GLANVILLE 33
HARRISON 21
IBBETSON 18
JACOB 18
KINGSMILL 6
KNIGHT 2, 4, 5, 15, 24
LAWRENCE 11, 12
MACKENZIE 298, 300
MANN 295
MASTER 7, 8, 9
NEARS 37
PACK 37
PARKER 12
PASHLY 25
RANDOLPH 39
RUTTON 31
SNODGRASS 299
TOKE 14
TOKE 5
WAYLETT 37
WISE 14Places
Bere 14
Blechingly, Surrey 19
Ceylon 298, 300
Dover 296
Dover 5
Glenberrie 297, 298, 299
Greenwich 21
Ingles, Folkestone 294
Jersey 300
Kilcoy Castle Rosshive 298
London 298
London 37
London Kensel Green
  Cemetery 299
Lydde 22
Mauritius 299
Mongeham 18
Saltwood 39
Sandgate Castle 31
Shadoxhurst 3
Woodchurch 14
Yarmouth 28GeneralMilitary
   12th Regiment 299
   52nd Regiment 298
   53rd Regiment 297
   58th Regiment 298, 300
   68th Regiment 299
   96th Regiment 299
   2nd Bn. 3rd Regiment / 
     or Buffs. 295
   Captain 15, 22, 28
   Colonel 298
   Ensign 297
   Lieutenant 31, 299, 300
   Lieutenant General 297,
       298, 299, 300
   Major 22, 299
   Paymaster 295
   Trained Band 22, 28
Bayliffe 28
Burgess 24
Earthquake 38
Jurate 11, 12, 14, 27
Mayor 14, 22, 25, 27, 33, 34
Small Pox 20

Hadlow Survey and Appendix

Population of Kent Parish Census 1801 to 1921

Victoria County History of Kent Vol. 3 - Introduction.

PARISH	Acreage	1801	1811	1821	1831	1841	1851	1861	1871	1881	1891	1901	1911	1921
Faversham Hundred
Badlesmere §	782	101	106	113	135	122	133	133	157	134	111	115	95
Buckland §	336	26	20	31	33	62	55	73	73	123	74	123	110	110
Davington §	1,541	746	457	476	654	471	424	179	167	132	156	132	156
Eastling § ǂ	1,934	489	492	406	437	446	487	418	433	369	451	432
Faversham §	3,888
Faversham In Liberty		3,346	3,448	3,539	3,982	4,040	4,440	5,708	8,506	10,550	11,488	10,867	10,927
Faversham Out Liberty	124	217	289	447	561	617	675	891	898	784	827	591
Goodnestone §	340	68	65	80	54	78	78	73	73
Isle of Harty, St. Thomas	2,774	45	41	45	61	117	118	93	157	88	81	87	96
Leaveland §	523	120	124	117	133	113	109	103	103	112	104	141	141
Luddenham §	1,330	85	77	104	88	79	90	95	71	64	61	70	78
Newnham §	1,325	294	278	324	361	373	387	343	334	311	296	319	284
Norton §	659	188	187	190	186	195	224	215	241	512	414	421	453
Oare §	721	356	321	318	338	467	452	367	444	380	342	396	324
Ospringe (Liberty and Parish) † ‡	2,874	654	675	1,087	1,011	1,098	1,111	1,234	1,754	2,133	1,482	1,266	1,391
Preston-next-Faversham	2,835	319	386	521	585	649	642	692	849	781	758	857	826
Shelvingford §	479	34	52	56	63	45	45	46	50	58	56	62	64
Sheldwich §	1,664	398	427	411	458	442	420	438	472	442	400	419	414
Stalisfield §	1,324	226	256	235	282	239	236	216	245	230	168	161	152
Stone-next-Faversham	758	55	62	82	79	83	61	69	69	74	69	72	77
Throwley § §	3,257	430	512	607	675	682	614	635	590	622	631	507	503
Felborough Hundred
Challock §	2,828	311	306	381	363	429	427	373	349	356	349	234	273
Chartham § §	4,336	576	618	1,154	1,156	1,425	1,469	1,473	1,376	1,346	1,377	1,239	2,341
Chilham § §	4,390	894	941	1,054	1,054	1,176	1,242	1,235	1,114	1,196	1,147	1,028	1,086
Godmersham §	3,167	348	343	369	344	343	348	340	335	271	258	210	244
Molash §	1,461	179	342	378	346	354	318	346	320	220	224	201	211
Marden Hundred
Goudhurst §	9,797	1,782	2,082	2,579	2,758	2,594	2,772	2,934	2,764	2,734	2,725	3,019	2,967
Marden § §	8,259	1,230	1,481	1,484	1,597	1,660	1,695	1,749	1,637	1,882	1,767	1,802	1,844
Staplehurst § §	5,189	1,220	1,527	1,484	1,597	1,696	1,749	1,637	1,882	1,767	1,802	1,844
Milton Hundred
Bapchild § §	1,140	338	315	389	338	355	389	404	412	414	412	477	486
Bobbing † †	1,065	234	277	340	294	314	314	359	357	346	347	421	436
Borden §	2,071	594	636	693	747	844	749	943	1,013	1,006	1,004	1,149	1,131
Bredgar § §	1,755	334	330	418	340	394	394	405	436	360	398	457	497
Halstow, Lower †	1,628	372	372	372	349	512	510	521	473	448	401	516	568
Hartlip §	1,265	310	320	345	338	362	364	418	457	429	429	528	508
Iwade §	3,223	460	426	546	595	634	728	789	832	831	769	701	740
Kingsdown §	1,323	232	220	215	228	220	233	225	268	187	156	143	137
Milsted §	1,075	162	152	189	211	234	225	237	235	221	208	193	178
Milton-next-Sittingbourne ‡ ‡ ‡	2,196	1,621	1,827	2,233	2,429	3,146	3,192	4,060	4,473	4,766	4,439	5,506	7,481
Murston ‡ ‡	1,956	287	289	314	369	484	502	2,439	2,733	3,368	3,275	5,001	7,330
Newington ‡ ‡	2,195	653	668	826	930	1,032	1,033	1,192	1,230	1,217	1,246	1,328	1,276
Rainham §	4,262	746	822	978	1,167	1,419	1,437	1,771	1,982	2,080	2,009	3,188	4,185
Rodmersham §	1,324	234	239	285	304	294	284	278	335	322	328	322	369
Sittingbourne §	1,721	1,357	1,693	2,145	2,242	2,857	3,097	4,009	4,629	6,204	6,116	8,002	9,339
Tonge §	2,223	323	380	383	398	426	386	403	351	361	284	275	273
Tunstall §	1,601	361	398	448	479	472	500	470	506	469	435	465	502
Upchurch §	3,509	614	642	766	893	1,141	1,147	1,414	1,629	1,682	1,763	2,023	2,306
Rolvenden Hundred
Benenden §	6,693	1,320	1,472	1,663	1,594	1,608	1,662	1,553	1,598	1,496	1,836	1,896	1,965
Rolvenden §	6,018	830	1,134	1,474	1,481	1,483	1,448	1,483	1,338	1,244	1,487	1,065	1,287	1,398

Will of Richard Bamme of Gillingham, 1452

A translation into English by Duncan Harrington from a Latin abstract made by Leland L. Duncan.

No probate given.  17 Rous  PROB 11/1 folio 132 Prerogative Court of Canterbury will register at National Archives

This is the last will of Richard Bamme of Gyllyngham [Gillingham] esquire made there 17th May in the thirtieth year of the reign of king Henry VI after the conquest [1452] of and upon all manors, lands, tenements and rents, services, courts, and profits of the manorial court, mills and pasture and so forth, which he had in the City of London and in the county of Kent.
   In the first instance he wished that his feoffees enfeoff his son John in his manor of Rowgh hill Charles Tyndale and Highfeld and also all that land and so forth, lying in the parishes of Dertford [Dartford], Sutton at Hone, Wylmynton [Wilmington], Frenyngham [Farningham], Darent, Stone, Crayford and Horton Kyrkeby [Kirby].
   He wished that his feoffees enfeoff the aforesaid John his son into his manor of Bredehurst.
   He wished that Eade his wife have peaceable possession of his manor of Grenge according to the form of the charter in that respect by him made to the aforesaid Eade just as in the aforesaid charter fully shows. So that after the death of the aforesaid Eade the aforesaid manor shall remain to the right heirs of the aforesaid Richard for ever.
   He wished that Eade his wife have his whole stock being upon the same manor of Grenge in horses, goods, cows and so forth and utensils, ornaments and so forth in the manor aforesaid, that is to say, the hall, chambers, pantry, storeroom, cellar, kitchen, larder, brew house and so forth all cups, bowls, charcoal burners, mazers, salt-cellar, basin shaped lamp, ewers, posnets, powder boxes, spice plates and cruets of gold and silver gilt and so forth.
   He wished that his executors deliver to John his son his three best gowns. Likewise he wished that his executors when it shall be to the most advantage deliver to Thomas Bisshop his bastard son twenty pounds sterling.
   Likewise the same Richard bequeathed to Ann his daughter a nun in the Abbey of Dertford one silver cup. The same Richard bequeathed to Margaret his daughter wife of Thomas Honyngton £6-13-4.
   The same Richard wished that with his son Richard that he was in his life rebellious and disobedient nevertheless the first born that if the aforesaid Richard thence forward wishes to be reformed and to be governed and also if his last will any part now not to overthrow nor impede thereafter he wished that his executors of his goods not bequeathed nor assigned to bequeath to the aforesaid Richard according to their discretion.
   He wished that his executors have and receive the profits, farm and increase of rents of all tenements in the city of London as long as they shall be received and levied to one hundred marks and to deliver the aforesaid hundred marks to Rose his daughter at her marriage when it shall happen. And that thereafter the aforesaid tenements and so forth shall remain to John his son.

Will of Nicholas Stone, Rector of Northfleet Church, 1393

A translation into English by Duncan Harrington from a Latin abstract made by Leland L. Duncan.

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24 September 1393 Nicholas Stone Rector of the church of Northflete [Northfleet]. To be buried where it shall please God. I bequeath to the shrine of St Thomas Canterbury 3s 4d. To the shrine of Sir Richard Cicester [Shrine in Chichester Cathedral. See Cross, Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (1993) p. 1185] 3s 4d. I wish that on the day of my burial not to let it be a 3s 4d.
   I wish that on the day of my burial not to let it be a congregation of powerful persons but of priests and paupers and to distribute between the paupers 30s , that is to say, to each of them 1d. And that about my body five wax-tapers each weighing two pounds of wax. I wish that with festival after my death, as my executors shall cause to be celebrated one thousand masses for my soul and my kin
   To Nicholas Stone my father and Lucy his wife all my moveable goods and cattle being within the county of Dorset.
I bequeath to John Stone senior one bay horse. To my lord Dom Richard Bishop of Chichester my best horse and three silver cups with one cover in recompense of any offence or wrong doing which to him ever made and for his revenue which was received unjustly and to my use had or kept back.
   I bequeath to the church of Hanefeld [Henfield] one vestment of the value of two marks. To the church of Northflete twenty shillings and one book called Pars oc[u]li sac[er]dotes
   Likewise to John Stone junior all my weapons, bastard sword and sword. To lord John Cary knight one sword with the harness of gold. To Dom John Benet and Robert Busshe two long gowns of red fur with a hood and ?
   I wish that my executors distribute all my vestment clothes to poor priests and others just as to them would seem most expedient. I bequeath to Roger my servant my whole bed in which I now lye. I bequeath to the enclosed monks of Westminster 2s 6d. I bequeath to William Charnell all the debts that he owes me by virtue of the same obligation being in my custody. The residue I bequeath to the aforesaid Nicholas Stone and Lucy and my forebears.
   Executors Dom Robert Bussche chaplain and William Charnell of London saddler and the reverend lord Dom. Richard Bishop of Chichester supervisor. Given at London the day and year above said.
   On 28 October 1393 in our manor house of Maghfeld probate was granted of the testament of Dom Nicholas Stone late rector of the parish church of Northflete within our immediate jurisdiction, to our beloved Dom. Robert Busshe chaplain and William

Will of William Lye, 1391

A translation into English by Duncan Harrington from a Latin abstract made by Leland L. Duncan.

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With the licence of my lord the Archbishop of Canterbury. I William Lye dated 9 Jan 1391. My soul to God and the blessed Mary and All the Saints and Saint Botolph my patron. And my body to be buried in the chancel of Northflete [Northfleet] before the stall of the Rector of the same.
   I bequeath for a perpetual memory of the matter to the use of the celebration of divine service one wooden chest bound with iron with one pair of new vestments of red cloth of gold with the whole equipment of one silver frankincense burner with an incense boat of the same set with an ornamented border of gold.
   I bequeath to the same church one chalice by name of silver and principally of good gold. I bequeath one good silk cloth to cover the body of the said William and remain in the possession of the church. I bequeath to the said church two surplices. I bequeath to the church one principal mass book.
   For having all the bequeathed goods it is this intention that every year the churchwardens shall make my anniversary solemnly with ringing the bells.
   On the day of my burial each priest being present to have 6d All the clerks ministering the clerk so much. I wish that my executors arrange one suitable wax taper at my head and another at my feet.I bequeath to be bestowed in expenses one hundred shillings and more according to the discretion of my executors.
   I bequeath to Master Adam Mattromy Archdeacon of Canterbury my best horse. I bequeath a great cup of maple-wood with a cover of silver and gold well and competently garnished to be used for the refectory of the Priory of Canterbury as long as it shall be suitable. I bequeath to Master John Prophete one silver cup with a cover.
   Executors Geoffrey Maston rector of the church of Wynchlesham [Winchelsea] and Walter Rector of the church of Stapulherst [Staplehurst] to each of them one cup of silver with a cover, and John Spren[ger] and John Lacoc one cup of silver. Residue in the disposition of my executors

Medieval and Tudor Kent wills of Bishopsbourne

Memorial Inscriptions of St. Michael's, Smarden

Memorial Inscriptions of St. Michael's, Smarden and surrounding non-conformist chapels by Frank Bamping 21 January 2004.

St. Michael's Churchyard,      Tilden Chapel,      Spier's Ash      Offen Burying Ground,     Sanders Burying Ground
1-187                      188-273               274-305                  306-310                        311-314

The Reverend Francis Haslewood was born in Smarden on May 2nd, 1840, at the Rectory where his father, Frederick Fitzherbert Haslewood was the incumbent from 1857, having previously been the curate.
Francis Haslewood soon after becoming an Associate of King's College, London, in 1863, became curate of St. Peter's ad Vincula, The Tower, London. His next post, in 1864, was as priest at St. Mary's, Bryanston Square, London. In 1866 he moved to nearby St. Luke's in Marylebone, London. This post was evidently not too demanding as he began compiling his Antiquities of Smarden, Kent. This first venture into private publishing, with the results of his research, was to appear in 1866 from his address at 30, York Street, in the West End of London. The Antiquities was printed in two versions, an octovo and a quarto, priced at 10s.6d. and 12s.6d. respectively!
In 1875 he left the Rectory at Benenden as he was preferred by the Lord Chancellor Selbourne to become Rector of St. Matthew's, Ipswich, in Suffolk, and also by then had been elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and in 1874, a Life Member of the Kent Archaeological Society.
Haslewood's interest in Smarden continued in spite of his living in Suffolk and in 1886 he produced his Memorials of Smarden, Kent, again privately published. With this work he completed his researches into every aspect of Smarden's history, which included all the monumental inscriptions he found there in both the churchyard of the established church of St. Michael's as well as all those of the surrounding non-conformist chapels. What follows is his transcription of these in which he had a particular interest as a Member of the National Society for Preserving the Memorials of the Dead.
As an active member of the Kent Archaeological Society he contributed three papers to Archaeologia Cantiana on Smallhythe Church in Volume 14 and The Rectors of Pluckley, and Pevington and its Rectors both in Volume 22.
His forays into private publishing included little pamphlet studies of The Parish of Chislet (1887), The Parish of Benenden (1889) and The Parish of Pluckley (1899).
The Reverend Haslewood's interest in publishing did not end with his two books on the village of Smarden. Whilst living in Ipswich he produced his monumental work of 350 pages entitled Ipswich Inscriptions containing every inscription he found in the Suffolk Parish together with a map of the churchyard, notes from the registers, and the Davy papers and other material which he found in the British Museum [now The British Library].
The Author's interests extended into genealogy, not only of his own family, but into other families as well, such as in his book The Genealogy of the Family of Dering. In this book he reproduced the original Visitation of the County, wills, extracts from the parish registers and Dering monumental inscriptions, in full, from Canterbury, Charing, Little Chart, Pluckley, Ripon and Rolvenden, among other parishes. The work also contains a tabulated pedigree and an heraldic shield with sixty quarterings.
Naturally, Haslewood also turned to his own family and produced three books. In one, The Genealogy of the Family of Haslewood, he deals with his own Shropshire Branch of the family which he manages to trace back to 1414, with biographical memoirs, wills, parish registers and private documents. The two other books on Haslewood genealogy covered branches firstly in Worcestershire, Rutland and Northampton; and secondly in Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Barbadoes!
The Reverend Francis Haslewood's very productive life drew to a close in 1900.
Memorials of Smarden, Kent, 1886 by Rev. Francis Haslewood, A.K.C., F.S.A.    (Pages 85 to 219)

St Michaels Church
IN THE CHANCEL
A memorial beneath the East window.
[1] In memory of Charlotte Elizabeth, wife of Rev. F.F. Haslewood, Rector of Smarden: died in London, June 12th, 1867, aged 63 years, and buried at Kensal Green [West London]. By her husband and children.

White marble tablet on South wall.
[2] In Memory of Mr. Jacob Turner late of London, Merchant, second son of Captain Jacob Turner of this Parish: born in July 1643: marryed in November: 1676: to Mary Knightley second Daughter of Lucy Knightley of London: Merchant, of the Family of Fausley, in Northanptonshire, by whom he had Issue: 3 sons: & 5 Daughters, of which only two survived him viz. Thomas Turner and Anne Marryed to Stephen Ram of London, Goldsmith: he departed this life the 5th day of July, 1709 Aged 66 years Note that this Mr. Jacob Turner gave in his life time 100 pounds for the Repairs of this Church: and also laid out 100 pounds more in a purchase of Land; the rent whereof is Yearly to be distributed in the poorest of this Parish as Appears by the Deed of Trust made in 1686

Of parts and parentage I cannot boast, and need not tell of what I got or lost. I've liv'd, and whether well or ill, I am gone, before the Reader to receive me Doome. If well, praise God. If ill, the worst is mine, Mend then the failures of my life in thine.

[The Tablet was raised a few feet to admit the new stone doorway. Arms over:- Per fess, sa. and erm. a pale, countercharged, and three fer-de-moline, two and one, or. Crest:- A lion, sejant, erm, holding in the dexter paw a fer-de-moline or. For pedigree see Berry, page 274, and Archaelogia Cantiana, vi. 292. For that of Knightley, History of County Northampton, by Geo. Baker, i., 383.]

ON THE FLOOR OF CHANCEL
[3a]   He .....Ca .....M ......& W ....Parish ..3 Sons ..she ..... of .........ent Who died May ye 30 in the year 17 of his age.
[This was to Anne, daughter of John Marshall, of Halden, wife of George Carter, gentleman, and for the latter, who died in 1728. (Hasted vii., 483.) The Register has:- 1723 August 1. Marian Carter, wife of George Carter. 1728 June 2. Mr George Carter. He was Churchwarden in 1718.]

BLACK SLATE ON THE FLOOR.
[3b] To the Memory of the Revd. Mr. SOLOMON PAWLEY, Late Vicar of Aylsham in Norfolk who departed this Life the 4th April 1777 Aged Seventy Five Years. N.B. He was Curate of this Parish 18 Years. [The Parish Registers at Aylsham throw no light upon Pawley's history, and there is no record of him in that Church.]

There are two large slabs without inscriptions, though one bears the matrix of a small brass plate.

On the front panel of the Organ
[4] In memory of Mr. William Hinds, of this parish died 25th March, 1869 Aged 79 years O Praise the Lord Sing praise unto our God. [Mr. Hinds was one of the largest contributors to the Restoration of the Church, but died before the work was accomplished.]

IN THE NAVE
White marble tablet in the East corner of the North wall of Nave.
[5] Sacred to the memory of HANNAH WOOLLEY whose remains are interred in a vault in this churchyard She departed this life the xxth day of December MDCCLXXXVIII, aged xxxii years also of JOHN and FRANCIS WOOLLEY father and mother of the above. FRANCIS WOOLLEY died the xith of May, MDCCCIII aged LXXXV years. JOHN WOOLLEY died the xxth of February MDCCCXVIII aged LXXXVII years. They left issue one son JOHN CHARLES. Likewise of John Charles Woolley whose valued life was closed the IIIrd of October, MDCCCXVIII, aged LVII years. This monument was erected by his affectionate widow.

White marble tablet between the windows near the grotesque head, formerly on the East wall of the old chancel arch.
[6] Underneath this Pew lie the Remains of CHARLES JAMES OTWAY, Esq., late of Romden in this Parish, and those of his dearly beloved, and most affectionate Wife, Lady BRIDGET OTWAY Daughter of Bazil, Earl of Denbigh, they had Issue three Sons & two Daughters, (viz.) Charles, James, Richard, Elizabeth & Bridget. The two eldest are interred here, as are Also the Remains of COLONEL JAMES OTWAY & ELIZABETH his wife, Father and Mother of the above Charles James. Colonel Otway was Governor of St. Philip's Castle in the Island of Minorca where He Died. Likewise the Remains of Bridget Otway of Ashford, the Youngest and last survivor of the above Worthy Family were here deposited the 15th day of October 1804.
[Beneath are the Arms coloured Quarterly: 1st and 4th Argent, a chevron sable, over it a pile az. countercharged; 2nd and 3rd sable, a dolphin embowed argent, impaling over the Austrian eagle displayed, sa., a shield argent, on a fess azure, three lozenges, or. Crest:- an ox on a helmet. Motto:- In cölo quies.
For Pedigree showing this match see Earl of Denbigh in Burkes's Peerage. A sword which formerly hung over the Romden pew is now at Chillington House, Maidstone.]

IN THE CHURCHYARD
South-east corner
[7] In memory of GEORGE ACRES of this parish who departed this life May 21st 1858, Aged 74 years Leaving a widow 4 sons & 2 daughters, (viz.) Thomas-Wood, Austin-Neame, George, John-Rigden-Neame, Harriett and Susannah. Also of SUSANNAH wife of the above died July 29th 1875 aged 87 years. Her end was peace.

[8] In memory of THOMAS WOOD of this Parish, yeoman, who departed this life June 10th 1843 aged 87 years. Also of SUSANNAH wife of the above named who died April 21st 1848 aged 82 years. Left issue surviving two sons and three daughters.

[9] In memory of Elizabeth, wife of Uriah BARHAM of this parish who died March 23 1775 Aged 44 years. Also Uriah their son died an infant.

[10] A flat stone in path Beneath This Stone are Deposited The Remains of JOHN JUDGE Late of Camberwell, Surrey who died .... September 1832 Aged 61 Years. [The Register states he was buried September 12th.]

On the East wall of the chancel.
[11] JOHN WILMOT died February 7th 1854 Aged 84 Years MARGARET, his Wife died October 3rd 1813, Aged 44 Years. JOHN (their son) died April 15th 1817, Aged 25 Years. Left surviving WILLIAM, MARY, THOMAS, ROBERT JANE and MARGARET.

SOUTH SIDE OF CHURCHYARD
[12] Here lyeth the Body of Thomas Jeffery of this Parish, Yeoman, he departed this Life March the 3rd 1745 in the 65 Year of this Age. Here Lieth interred the Body of Elizabeth Jeffery Wife of Thomas Jeffery of this Parish who departed this Life May the 4th in 1743, in the 67th Year of her Age.

[13] In memory of RICHARD son of WILLIAM and EMMELINE OFFEN of this Parish who died December 11th 1840, aged 14 months. also MARY OFFEN Who died December 2nd 1840, aged 4 weeks. also Charles who died in his infancy, Angels the Infants Requiem sing. With vernal blossoms deck the Tomb, Fair emblems of that joyful Spring, When these sweet Flowers again shall Bloom.

[14] In Memory of SARAH WIFE of JOHN HOOKER From Little Biddenden in this Parish, who died the 24th of December 1790, Aged 53 Years. Left Issue two Daughters, MARY and SARAH. Be patient under Affliction. Also the above JOHN HOOKER died November the 11th 1808, Aged 74 Years. And what I say unto you I say unto all watch.

[15] Double headed stone Left-hand: Here lies the Body of THOMAS GEORGE late of this Parish who died July the 25th 1715 Aged 41 Years. Right-hand: Here also lies the Body of ELIZA: Wife of the said THO: GEORGE who died December 21st 1735 aged 51 Years. left Issue 2 Sons & 2 Daughters. namely Elizabeth, Thomas, Jonah and Sarah.

Inserted in the wall beneath the vestry windows.
[16] T.MUNN 1787. Aged 86 Clark 57 years. ELIZ. MUNN 1745

A white coped marble monument within iron railings, close to the Vestry.
[17] In Fond Remembrance of SARAH, the beloved wife of JAMES BRUNGER of this parish, died February 29th 1884, aged 65.

[18a] Sacred to the memory of THOMAS WICKENS of this Parish, who died October the 23rd 1852, aged 72 years. Also Mary-Ann wife of the above who died September 19th 1870, aged 79 years. Also Mary daughter of the above who died June the 11th 1835, aged 6 years. Also Thomas their son who died June the 16th 1843, aged 24 years. Also John their sone who died February the 29th 1844, aged 28 years. Also Charles their son who died January 28th 1879, aged 66 years. [Charles Wickens was Gardener to the Rev. F.F. Haslewood for about nineteen years.]

A coped stone within iron railings.
[18b] In loving memory of ARTHUR son of WILLIAM and ESTHER BEAN, of Lodge Place, Great Chart, who died October 7th 1876, aged 5 weeks. Also JANETTA, daughter of W. and E. BEAN, who died June 27th 1879, aged 7 months. Thy will be done.

Flat stone within iron railings.
[19] In loving memory of SUSANNAH, daughter of WILLIAM and ESTHER BEAN, of this parish; who died June 14th 1871: aged 1 year and 2 months. Also WILLIAM THOMAS son of the before named who died June 22nd 1871; aged 3 months Suffer little children to come unto me.

[20] Double headed stone. In Memory of JOHN STRUTFIELD of this Parish; Bricklayer, who died November the 2nd 1762 aged 69 years. Here lieth the Body of MARY the wife of JOHN STRUTFIELD who died August the 1st in 1737, aged 33 years. Also, on son and one daughter Samuel and Elizabeth Interred here Left issue one daughter MARY.

[21] In memory of EDWARD FRY from Mayfield in the County of Sussex; and late of this Parish, Blacksmith, who died May the 9th 1782. Aged 87 years. This life is a scene of vanity that affords no Solid Satisfaction, but in the Consciousness of doing well and in hopes of Another life. This stone is Erected by his Executors WILLIAM FRY and EDWARD APPS.

[22] In memory of WILLIAM FRY of this Parish he departed this life the 26th of January 1818 Aged 90 Years. A beloved Friend here doth lie, Who's gone to Eternity, Oh may the Lord our Soul prepare, To meet with him in Comfort there.

[23] In Memory of AMY Wife of ROBERT FRY, of this Parish, Blacksmith; who died July the 21st 1801, Aged 23 Years. Left Issue Two Daughters (viz.) MARY and SARAH. Also of Robert FRY, who died January the 3rd 1831 Aged 68 Years. Left issue 2 sons WILLIAM and JOHN, by his second Wife.

[24] On a card. In Memory of EMILY GRACE AUSTEN who died August 7th 1872 aged 11 months. The Shepherd will not let them go, His fold is on the golden shore; And they are safe, and glad, and warm, Far from the night-wind and the storm. He shall gather the Lambs.

[25] A coped stone WILLIAM FRY of Great Chart, died June 23rd 1883 aged 76 years. Thy will be done.

[26] In memory of JOHN NICKELS Of this parish who died January 16th 1863 aged 66 years. Also JAMES his brother who died October 3rd 1850 aged 52 years. Also the children of JAMES, (viz.) ELIZABETH, died December 21st 1844 aged 22 years. GEORGE, died February 24th 1845 aged 3 years and 5 months. JAMES died July 31st 1855 aged 28 years.

A very thick stone.
[27] Sacred to the Memory of JAMES OTTAWAY who died December the 1st 1827 aged 72 years. Also of SUSANNAH Wife of James Ottaway who died December the 21st 1815 aged 60 yearsLeft issue 4 sons and 3 daughters.

[28] Sacred to the memory of ANN the beloved wife of RICHARD WELCH, who fell asleep in Jesus March 3rd 1862 aged 52 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Rev. 14c. 13v.

A coped granite monument within iron railings, close to the South Porch.
[29] In loving memory of MARIA AUSTEN who died 21st October 1883 aged 65.

Altar tomb next to the South Porch.
[30] Here lyeth the Body of FRANCES the Wife of THOMAS HAFFENDEN who was Buried the 14 day of March 1683 Aged ..... yeares. Left Issue on daughter. (N.B. The age is not given in the Register.) Here lyeth Interred the Body of THOMAS HAFFENDEN, Gent., who departed this Life the 24 day of February 1701 and in the 74 yeare of his age and left Issue two daughters Marrian and Elizabeth.

Double headed stone near South Porch.
[31] GEORGE CARY late of this Parish, Yeoman, died August the 10 1725. Aged 62 years. Margaret his Wife died July the 28 1725 aged 48 years. Likewise 3 of their children ELIZ died July the 19 1724 aged 24 years. SUSANNA died September 4 1708 aged 3 years. JOHN died December 2 1710 aged 3 years. Left issue 2 daughters FRANCES & ANN.

Much worn
[32] Lyeth Buried the Bodye of JOHN HAFFENDEN the Husband of Mary Haffenden who deceased this life the 10th daye of August 1667. Hee was aged 34 yeares. Hee had issue two children a sonne and daughter both deceased and are lying......


Double headed stone with skull and crossbones.
[33] Left-hand: In Memory of JOHN OTTAWAY, of this Parish Yeoman.... November 4th 1762.
Right-hand: In Memory, of MARY second Wife of JOHN Ottaway who departed this life aged 75 years. December the 1787. On the other side. MARY OTTAWAY died January 25th 1763 aged 20 years.

Double headed stone unusually thick carved with a cherub and hourglass.
[34] Left-hand: In Memory of JAMES OTTAWAY of this Parish Senior who died March 13th 1797, aged 72 years.
Right-hand: In Memory of ANN, Wife of JAMES OTTAWAY, Senior of this Parish who died February 13th 1795 aged 69

On the side of a high Altar tomb.
[35] In Memory of SUSANNA Wife of JOHN OTTAWAY and daughter of Henry and Mary Bridges who died December 26th 1715 aged 28 years. Left issue on son JOHN.
In Memory of JOHN Son of John and Susanna OTTAWAY of this Pariah, Yeoman who died May 5th 1763 aged 48 years.
On the East End. This Tomb was Erected by his Executor JAMES OTTAWAY.

[36] (An Altar Tomb) Here lieth the body of JACOB TURNER decised the 25 of August 1672: aged 58 yeares, had issue 9, left 4 living 2 sones and 2 daeters.
(On the opposite side) Here lyeth also interred the body of RICHARD TURNER eldest son of Jacob Turner of this Parish who deceased the 28th day of April 1686 Leaving issue five sons and one daughter aged forty four years and nine months. (On the East End) Here lyeth also interred the Body of HENRY TURNER who deceased the 28 day of April 1686 aged one year and two months youngest son of RICHARD TURNER.

Small stone very thick
[37] Here lyeth also inter red the Body of JOHN TURNER who deceased the 13th day of November 1686 aged about 4 yeares, son of Richard Turner.

Tall upright stone
[38] Erected to the memory of Mr. HENRY OTTAWAY, late of the Parish, Timber Merchant, Who Died September 27th 1795 aged 60 years. Also of FRANCES, Wife of the above named HENRY OTTAWAY: Who Died May 24th 1762, aged 24 years, by whom he had issue one son named Henry. Also of ELIZABETH, second Wife of the said HENRY OTTAWAY, Who Died August 6th 1784 aged 22 years by whom he had also Issue 4 sons and 1 daughter namely John, Samuel, Elizabeth, James and Charles, also Margaret his third Wife Who Died November 17th 1780 Aged 66 Years.

Within iron railings
[39] In Loving memory of FRANCIS - GILBERT - STAWELL MARSHALL, died May 17th 1877, aged 2 years.
He shall gather the lambs with his arms.

[40] Here lyeth Interred the Body of HENRY BRIDGES Son of Henry and Margaret Bridges who departed this Life the 15th day of February 1715 Aged 25 Years.

[41] Here lyeth Interred the Body of JANE HOLMES the widow of WILL HOLMES who departed this Life the 26 day of January 1715 Aged 29 Years.

[42] Sacred to the memory of JAMES LARGE, of this Parish, who died June 17th 1837, aged 70 years. He was the kindest of Husbands, and a true and faithful Neighbour. Also MARY his wife, who died March 11th 1845, aged 73 years.

Double headed stone with scull and hourglass.
[43] Left-hand Here lyeth Interred the Body of JOHN, son of Henry and Margaret Bridges, who departed this Life December the 2nd 1715 Aged 34 Years, and had issue by SARAH his Wife 5 sons. Here also Lyeth HENRY, son of JOHN and SARAH BRIDGES who died February the 26th 1715 Aged 5 Years. Right-hand Also here lies the Body of SARAH Wife of FRANCIS JORDAN of this Parish, Former Wife of John Bridges she died September 30th 1726 Aged 43 Years. Left issue by Francis Jordan one Son and one Daughter George and Sarah.

[44] Erected to the memory of JONATHAN LARGE, of this Parish, who departed this life April 6th 1837 aged 75 years. also SARAH LARGE, wife of the above, who departed this life August 7th 1856 aged 76 years. Left issue 3 sons and 1 daughter (viz) John, Joseph, Sarah and James.

[45] In memory of SARAH Wife of JOHN LARGE, of this Parish; who departed this life September the 9th 1791, aged 59 years. also the above said JOHN LARGE, departed this life September the 27th 1804, aged 73 years. Likewise two of their sons, Benjamin and Charles, who died in their infancy. Left issue; surviving four sons, (viz) Jonathan, Joseph, James and William.

Coffin shaped stone.
[46] In memory of JOSEPH LARGE who died March 25th 1855 aged 58 years.

[47] CHARLES LARGE, Ob: 1776 Aged 7 Years.

[48] Here lyeth the Body of Thomas JONES, senior, who lived to the age of 54 yeares and departed this life the 26 of May Anno dni 1682. He had issue ten children by his wife Elizabeth and left 4 Sons and 3 daughters alive.

[49] Here Lyeth Interred the Body of JOHN JONES who departed this Life the 5 day of July 1713 Aged 49 Years.

Coped stone.
[50] In Memory of EMILY, Daughter of WILLIAM and EMILY OFFEN, who died 14th day of January 1876, aged 2 years and 4 months. Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not: for such is the Kingdom of God. Luke xviii 16.

(Pair of Coffin shaped stones.)
[51] Sacred to the memory of RICHARD OFFEN, yeoman, of this Parish, who departed this life June 28th 1843, aged 74 years. Also MARY, Wife of the above who departed this life June 21st 1846, aged 79 years. Left issue 2 sons, viz., John and William.

[52] In loving memory of WILLIAM OFFEN of this parish, died January 10th 1882, aged 82 years. Left surviving a widow, 2 sons and 4 daughters viz William, Grace, John, Emeline, Selina, and Sarah. Also of Winifred, daughter of the above died January 6th 1877, aged 27 years. Also of Richard, Mary and Charles, died in their infancy.

[53] In memory of Mr. JOHN OFFEN, who departed this Life March 24th 1804 Aged Sixty three Years.
Here rests the mortal part of One, who knew The Christian's Hope and kept his End in View, Religion's path devoutly firm he trod, Fervent his Praises and his Prayers to God. His Life was formed on no Fanatic Plan Love to his God breath'd Charity to Man: He Strove by Works a Christian's Faith to Suit, Aware, who cursed the Fig-Tree wanting Fruit.
Also In Memory of MARGARET his Wife, died January 25 1810 Aged 69 years, of their two sons and a daughter deceased, George aged three years; Thomas nine months; and Elizabeth twenty eight years. Their issue living are Henry, John William, Richard, Essex, Benjamin, Winifrid, Wilkins, Margaret, Mary, Grace, Susan and Phillis.

[53] Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH JUDGE who died October 20th 1802, aged 67 years. Also SUSANNAH his wife died May the 28th 1822, aged 91 years. Left issue three sons and two daughters (viz) Joseph, William, Jasper, Mary and Susan. MARY TUTTY daughter of the above who died October 13th 1862 aged 96 years.
[N.B. The Register contains this entry:- 1785. John Tutty, Bachelor and Mary Judge of Boxley married 10 November.]

[54] Sacred to the Memory of SARAH Daughter of John and Sarah STEVENS of this Parish, who died May the 12th 1823, aged 8 months.

[55] (A double headed stone.) Left-hand: In memory of JOHN HICKS, who died November the 15th 1750, aged 75 years. Right-hand: Here lyes MARY wife of JOHN HICKS who died February the 1st 1736 aged 55 years. She left issue one daughter namely Mary.

[56] In affectionate remembrance of JOHN WOOD late of Brick House Farm, Headcorn, who died December 3rd 1876 aged 67 years In the midst of life, we are in death.

(Two coffin-shaped stones.)
[57] Sacred To the Memory of SARAH daughter of JOSEPH and ELIZABETH JUDGE, who died March 9th 1849 aged 53 years. Whate'er we do, where'er we be, we'er travelling to the grave.

[58] Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH JUDGE who died July 19th 1849 aged 75 years Also of Elizabeth wife of Joseph Judge, who died December 29th 1830, also MARTHA daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Judge, who died December 12th 1805, aged 4 years and 8 months. Left surviving 5 sons and 2 daughters, viz. JOHN, JOSEPH, CHARLES, JAMES, WILLIAM, SARAH and ANN.

[59] Sacred to the Memory of JOSEPH JUDGE who died June 19th 1793 aged 54 years. Also SARAH wife of John Judge, who died May 11th 1778 aged 42 years. Likewise JOHN son of JOHN and SARAH JUDGE, who died August 6th 1786 aged 18 years. also SARAH their daughter who died December 9th 1793 aged 8 years. and of WILLIAM their son who died in his infancy 1778.

[60] In memory of WILLIAM EVENDEN of this parish who died June 16th 1821 aged 72 years. Also HANNAH wife of the above died February 20th 1827 aged 80 years. May all who stop to view this Stone, Remember Death takes Old and young And all prepare while Life is given, To meet their Judge to dwell in Heaven. Left issue three sons and one daughter (viz) William, Joseph, Charles and Harriot. Also MARIA their daughter who died April the 1st 1794 aged 3 years and 11 months.

Close to the Tower (South side).
[61] In memory of ELIZA ALBERTINA wife of Richard FLEET who died December 24th 1815 aged 22 years. Likewise ELIZABETH his second wife who died October 29th 1828 aged 33 years. She left issue 3 sons (viz) Thomas William, Richard John and Joseph. Joseph died April 3rd 1829 aged 5 years. Thomas William died August 7th 1835 aged 16 years. Also ELIZABETH WINCH his third wife who died November 29th 1847 aged 42 years..

[62] In memory of HENRY CHEESMAN late of this Parish, Yeoman. Who died 6th March 1777 aged 68 years. Also MARY his wife died 25th November 1779 aged 70 years.He left issue Henry, John and Thomas.

[63] This stone is erected to the memory of HENRY CHEESMAN of this parish who departed this life January the 2nd 1823 aged 78 years. Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. And of MARY his wife who departed this life October the 9th 1826 aged 77 years.

[64] In affectionate remembrance of ROBERT WILMOT who died at Thurnham April 21st 1827 aged 75 years. Also of HARRIOT his wife who died June 15th 1870 aged 56 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.

[65] In Loving Memory of JOHN COOPER of this parish who died April 11th 1879 aged 62 years. Leaving a widow and four sons, George, Joseph, Eli and Albert, also of the deceased children of the above, Esther died December 27th 1856 aged 2 years and 2 months. Eleanor died January 29th 1857 aged 4 years and 3 months. Emma died November 14th 1870 aged 24 years. Thy will be done.

Near the Tower.
[66] In memory of ABRAHAM OTTAWAY who died October 5th 1784 aged 42 years. Also of Mary his wife who died June 2nd 1810 aged 76. Leaving issue 1 son and 1 daughter viz. John and Mary. And also of JOHN OTTAWAY son of the above who died November 5th 1813 aged 41. Also of Sarah his wife who died May 14th 1850 aged 76.

[67] Double Headed Stone. Here lyeth the body of THOMAS GILHAM of this Parish, Yeaman, who departed this life August the 17th 1724 aged 73 years. Here lyeth the body of MARY the wife of THOMAS GILHAM who departed this life July the 24th 1725 aged 63 years. Left issue John Gilhamand Elizabeth Gilham.

[68] To the memory of WILLIAM WOOD late of this Parish, Yeoman who died the 9th of November 1814 aged 64 years. Leaving issue by Mary his wife two sons and five daughters (viz) William, Charles, Sarah, Elizabeth, Hannah, Winney and Harriot. Farewell my dear and faithful wife, My sons and daughters too, Tho' never in this mortal life Again you must me view: Close in Our Saviour's footsteps tread, Of love divine possess'd with the dead, Your souls will be at rest. Also MARY his wife who died the 25th of March 1839 aged 82 years.

[69] Sacred To the memory of ELIZABETH WOOD Wife of Charles Wood, of this Parish, Yeoman; who departed this life December the 9th 1817 aged 19 years. In prime of life as you may see, I left my friends to mourn for me, Grieve not dear friends at my decease, For Christ I hope has made my peace; And none can tell beneath the sun, How soon their glass will cease to run; But all know this, that death's keen dart Will soon the dearest couple part; Therefore prepare thro' grace divine, Meekly each other to resign. Also the above CHARLES WOOD who died the 12th April 1834 aged 38 years.

[70] Sacred to the memory of JANE wife of GEORGE MUNN and daughter of William FITCH of this Parish who died November 6th 1853 aged 32 years. Also JANE their daughter died May 10th 1853 aged 3 months. Left issue 4 children, George, Grace, Mary and Thomas.

Double headed stone.
[71] Left-hand Here lyeth interred the body of CHRISTOPHER HAWKES who departed this life the 20th day of September 1727. Right-hand Here lieth the body of MARY wife of CHRISTOPHER FULLAGAR she died September the 17th 1737. [In the Register 1700, June 4. Christopher Fullagur, Householder.]

[72] Sacred to the memory of HARRIOT HOMEWOOD Wife of JAMES HOMEWOOD, Yeoman, of this Parish who died September 29th 1831 aged 39 years. Leaving surviving 7 children viz 4 sons and 3 daughters. Also of EMMA who died an infant. My children dear: I bid you all adieu! By God's command, I leave this world and you, And trust my friends whom I have left behind, Will give you comfort, and you be kind.

[73] HIS Sacred to the memory of JAMES HOMEWOOD of this Parish who died April 22nd 1859 aged 65 years. Left surviving seven children four sons and three daughters. James, William Edward, Charles, Harriett, Elizabeth and Emmeline. Adieu vain world I've seen enough of thee And now I'm careless what thou say'st of me What faults you knew in me take care to shun And look at home, enough there's to be done.

[74] Sacred to the memory of JANE wife of WILLIAM LILLY who died April 22nd 1841 aged 35 years. Leaving 8 children, 3 sons and 5 daughters, who are all married and living in the State of Wisconsin, N. America. A.D. 1862. My children are fled to a foreign land, Where there are wars and desolation; May God protect them with his hand, In that distressed nation. * Also of the above WILLIAM LILLY who died November 21st 1876 aged 74 years leaving a widow and 2 sons. [* Referring to the War in the United States.]

[75] Sacred to the memory of MARY ANN the beloved wife of WILLIAM SKINNER, Victualler, of Yalding in this County and second daughter of Mr. WILLIAM FITCH, Farmer of this Parish who departed this life January 6th 1853 aged 21 years.

SOUTH WEST OF THE CHURCHYARD
Near the Tower.
[76] In memory of DANIEL MEDHURST of this Parish who departed this life the 21st of September 1758 aged 72 years. And of two daughters both named ANNA who died young. Also ELIZABETH his wife who departed this life September the 20th 1765 aged 75 years. Left issue one son and two daughters Daniel, Elizabeth and Martha.

[77] In memory of THOMAS FARLEY of this Parish who died January 5th 1792 aged 74 years. Also MARY his wife who died March 2nd 1794 aged 78 years. Left issue 1 son and 2 daughters viz Thomas, Mary and Sarah.

[78] Memento mori Here lieth the body of MARY LUCAS wife of JOHN LUCAS of this Parish who died December 15th 1724 in the 104th year of her age. Left issue one daughter Sarah wife of Francis Woollett

[79] Here lieth interred the body of JOHN LUKIN (The rest is illegible.)

[80] Here lieth the body of FRANCIS WOOLLETT of this Parish, Yeoman, who died July 24th 1725 aged 68 years. Left issue one son and 2 daughters John, Mary and Frances. Also the body of SARAH BASSET Former wife of Francis WOOLLETT she died October the 29th 1743 aged 88 years.

[81] Here Lyes the Body of Eliz Daughter of JOHN and Eliz: WOOLLETT of this Parish she died Aug. 26th 1731 in the 5th year of Her age. Weep not for me My Parents dear Ere it be long You'll sleep beside me here.

[82] In memory of SARAH the wife of JOHN PULLEN of Cranbrook, who died December the 16th 1757 aged 28 years.

[83] Here lyes the Body of ELIZABETH, daughter of JOHN LUCAS, of this Parish, who dyed January the 23rd 1724, aged 5 years, 10 months and 7 days. Here Also lyes the Body of ANN Daughter of JOHN and ANN LUCAS, who dyed May the 5th 1725 aged 2 years and 17 weeks.

[84] Here lyes the Body of John, son of JOHN LUCAS of this Parish who dyed July the 1st 1725 aged 5 weeks and 3 days.

[85] Erected to the memory of JOHN PEARSON, of this Parish, who died December 8th 1855, aged 80 years. Also JANE, his wife, died June 5th 1845 aged 67 years. Also ANN their eldest daughter died February 27th 1837 aged 33 years. Also John, their eldest son, died January 14th 1848 aged 46 years. Left surviving 4 children, (viz) Richard, William, Jane and Eliza. I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. Job xix chap.

[86] In memory of MARY, wife of WILLIAM WARD, of Bethersden: who died September 6th 1800 aged 50 years. Also the above WILLIAM WARD, who died February 8th 1817, aged 68 years. Affliction sore long time I bore, Physicians were in vain; Till God did please Death should me seize, And ease me of my pain.

NEAR THE WEST DOOR
(Double headed stone)
[87] Left-hand: Here lies the Body of ANN Wife of JOHN AUSTEN and Daughter of AMBROSE and ELIZABETH COVENEY Late of Brenchley who died April 11 1731 aged 37 years. Left issue 4 sons John and Daniel Ambrose and Thomas. Thomas died June 12 aged 13 weeks. Here lies Buried in one Grave Mother and a Son they are Gone to rest amongst the blest, their hardest work done.

[88] In memory of MARTHA, wife of WILLIAM JELL of this parish, who died January the 21st 1807 aged 77 years. Also of WILLIAM JELL, Yeoman, who died August the 18th 1822 aged 86 years. Say you who meditate these realms of Peace, Where Wisdom Courage and Ambition cease; May not the Grave some useful lessons give Instruct the heart, and teach it how to live, Let Sacred duties guard the tender mind, Virtue alone, true happiness can find.

[89] Sacred to the memory of RICHARD GOODWIN of this Parish, who died July 3rd 1846 aged 88 years. Also SARAH his wife who died May 7TH 1845 aged 89 years. Likewise of BENJAMIN-WOOLLEY GOODWIN their son who died October the 3rd 1818 aged 17 years. Also of NAOMI their daughter, wife of ROBERT LAW who died April the 3rd 1819 aged 28 years. O Heavenly Father let thy will be don, By thy decree we lost our youngest son; Yet nature caused a parent's tear to fall, We must submit when thou thinks fit to call: In Heaven we hope he'll Hallelujah sing To God and Christ our Great Eternal King. [The Register has 1818. Benjamin Gooding, buried October 10.]

[90] In memory of RALPH HATCHER who departed this life the 6th of May 1805 aged 76 years. Also DORCAS his wife who departed this life the 6th of October 1806 aged 90 years.

(Double headed stone.)
[91] Left-hand In memory of JOHN SHARLOCK, of Bethersden, who departed this life May the 31st 1764 aged 76 years. Right-hand Here lieth the body of JANE wife of JOHN SHARLOCK who died March 14 1768 aged 74 years. Left issue one daughter DORCAS

(An old stone near the houses on the South side.)
[92] Here Lyeth Buried the Body of THOMAS CLAGGETT who died January 21st in the year of our Lord 1671 Aged..... Yeares and in memory of him his loving Executrix MARGERY TONGE this stone hath erected.
[His burial is thus entered in the Parish Register:- 1671. Thomas Claggett sepultus erat in Die Vicessimo quinto Januarii die Iovis, Secundum laudabilem ordinem et Antiqum Morem Ecclesiae Anglicanæ in eâ parte benè provisâ (quanquam neglectâ et contemptâ.]

(On a board between two posts)
[93] DENNETT of this Parish who died...... [This memorial was to Stephen, the father of James, who died in 1806, and was buried at Cranbrook, where his son John Thomas Dennett still resides. James was twice married, the said John Thomas being the youngest of the second family, a posthumous child.]

[94] In affectionate remembrance of JOHN BRUNGER of this parish who died October 14th 1869 aged 83 years. Also of CHARLOTTE wife of the above who died February 5th 1858 aged 71 years. Leaving 1 son and 3 daughters, James, Chaney Ann, Sarah, and Mary-Ann.

[95] Sacred to the memory of ANN MILLEN, died September 26th 1881 aged 73 years. Left issue five sons, and two daughters, viz: JOHN, ALFRED, HERBERT, GEORGE, ELI, ELIZABETH and OLIVE. Whom here I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. LXXIII Psalm 25.26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

(On the side of a vault with iron railings.)
[96] In memory of THOMAS FARLEY, YEOMAN, of this Parish; who departed this life April 12th 1822, aged 73 years. Left issue two daughters, viz. Mary and Sarah. Also MARY FARLEY, wife of the above who died 12th February 1832 aged 77 years.

[97] In memory of JOHN NOAKES, (late of Staplehurst) who died June the 19th 1806 aged 77 years. Also ELIZABETH his wife (daughter of JOHN and ELIZABETH JELL, of this Parish) who died July 22nd 1785 aged 54 years. Likewise JOHN their son who died January the 12th 1780 aged 20 years. Left surviving one son and three daughters (viz) Benjamin, Ann, Elizabeth and Sarah.

[98] In memory of JOHN JELL of this Parish, Yeoman, who died July the 8th 1772 aged 69 years. Also Elizabeth his wife who died June 28th 1792 aged 86 years. Left issue 6 sons and 5 daughters George, Joseph, William, James, John, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Sarah, Iden, Mary and Ann.

(Double headed stone)
[99] Left-hand Here lieth the Body of JOHN JELL of this Parish Senior who died August the 26th 1727 aged 73 years. Left issue 3 sons and 4 daughters. John, Joseph, George, Elizabeth, Sarah, Priscilla, and Mary. Right-hand: Here also lieth the Body of SARAH wife of JOHN JELL, Senior, who died September the 24th 1753 aged 79 years.

[100] Here lyeth the Body of GEORGE JELL (Son of Thomas and Ann Jell of this Parish Yeoman) who died the 24th day of December 1715 in the 44th year of his age. [The Register has 1715. December 24 George Jull from Pluckley.]

[101] To the memory of MARY, wife of WILLIAM WOOD of this Parish; who died August the 31st 1806 aged 23 years. Also CHARLES their son who died the 13th of November 1805 in his Infancy. N.B. She left surviving one son William. Also of Harriot second wife of WILLIAM WOOD who died July the 7th 1815 aged 26 years. Left issue four sons (viz) John, Edward, Henry and James. N.B. JAMES died the 26th of July 1815 in his infancy.

[102] To the memory of WILLIAM WOOD Of this Parish who died July 15th 1855 aged 78 years. Also FRANCES third wife of the above who died November 25th 1858 aged 69 years. Left issue by his 3 wives 5 sons and 2 daughters (viz) William, John, Edward, Henry, Charles, Elizabeth and Frances.

[103] In a vault beneath this stone are deposited the remains of THOMAS WILMOT late of Haffenden Quarter in this Parish who died December 20th 1825 aged 92 years.

(On a stone inserted in the East wall of a large brick vault built above ground, with iron gratings through which four coffins are plainly visible.)
[104] In this vault Are deposited the remains of HANNAH WOOLLEY who departed this life the 21st of December 1788 aged 32 years. Likewise of JOHN and FRANCES WOOLLEY father and mother of the above. FRANCES WOOLLEY died the 11th of May 1803 aged 85 years. JOHN WOOLLEY died the 20th of February 1818 aged 87 years. They left issue one son John Charles Also of JOHN CHARLES WOOLLEY whose mortal life was closed the 3rd of October 1818 aged 57 years.

NEAR THE RIVER
[105] In memory of JOHN LINDRIDGE who died 15th May 1814 aged 82 years. Also of ELIZABETH his wife who died 3 November 1789 aged 60 years. Likewise JAMES LINDRIDGE their son who died 20th August 1813 aged 47 years.

[106] In memory of STEPHEN BEECHING who departed this life January the 17th 1766 aged 66 years. In memory of MARY the wife of STEPHEN BEECHING of this Parish who departed this life May the 19th 1760 aged 71 years. Left issue one son Stephen and one daughter Mary.

WEST OF THE CHURCH
[107] Sacred to the memory of RICHARD WILLIAMS who died July 26th 1857 aged 87 years Also of ANN wife of the above died February 11th 1857 aged 76 years. Looking for that blessed hope and the glorious appearing of the Great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Also EDWARD their son died May 2nd 1816 aged 2 years, and of WILLIAM their son died April 7th 1862 aged 54 years.

[108] In memory of WILLIAM EVENDEN who died December the 12th 1837 aged 60 years. Also ELIZABETH wife of William Evenden, late of Bethersden, who died January the 26th 1817 aged 37 years. Also CHARLES-PIERCE son of the aforesaid who died April the 15th 1811 aged 10 weeks. Pass a few swiftly fleeting years, And all that now in bodies live, Shall quit, like me the vale of tears, Their righteous sentence to receive. But all before they hence remove, May Mansions for themselves prepare, In that Eternal House above, And, O my God, shall I be there?

[109] In memory of SARAH wife of STEPHEN CHITTENDEN of this Parish; who died October 19th 1799 aged 53 years. Also the above STEPHEN CHITTENDEN who died May 5th 1807 aged 78 years. Also one son who died in his infancy. Left issue one daughter Elizabeth She left issue by her former husband one son and one daughter viz Richard and Mary.

(On the side of a stone Altar Tomb.)
[110] Here lieth the Body of CHRISTIAN of this Parish he died September the 29th 1734 aged eighty six years. (On opposite side.) Here lieth also the body of ELIZABETH wife of JOHN CHRISTIAN she died September the 20th 1735 aged seventy eight years. Left only one son John.

(On the side of an Altar Tomb.)
[111] In memory of JOHN CHRISTIAN (Surgeon) who died January the 21 1771 aged 70 years. (On opposite side) In memory of ELIZABETH wife of JOHN CHRISTIAN, Surgeon, and daughter of William Tempest, Esq. She died July the 2 1748 aged 39 years. Left one son John. (The top is illegible)

[112] To the memory of DANIEL BUSS Late of Bethersden who departed this life February the 20th 1809 aged 70 years. Also SARAH wife of the above Daniel Buss who departed this life January the 10th 1809 aged 74 years. Leaving issue surviving one son viz James. Come hither mortal man and cast an eye Read now this tomb and be prepared to die; See here the old, the young, the middle age: By God's command they all go off the stage, Tremble ye sinners all with one accord Repent in tim and turn unto the Lord.

[113] To the memory of WINNEY SEELY, wife of George Seely of this Parish who departed this life the 27th of November 1815 aged 26 years. Also of CHARLES their son who departed this life the 20th of March 1815 aged 3 years. She left issue surviving one son and one daughter (viz) William and Eliza. Affliction sore long time I bore, Physicians were in vain; Till God did please Death should me seize, And ease me of my pain.

NEAR THE NORTH GATE
[114] In memory of ANN daughter of RICHARD and ELIZABETH BAYLY who died July 17 1767 aged 26 years.

[115] In memory SAMUEL son of RICHARD and ELIZABETH BAYLY of this Parish who died December the 17th 1759 aged 29 years. He was unfortunately drowned in the River near Rumden in this Parish.

[116] In memory of RICHARD BAYLY of this Parish who died July 27 1770 aged 75 years. Left issue RICHARD, JOHN, THOMAS, BENJAMIN and ELIZABETH. His toils of life, and pains of death are o'er Where toil and pain, and sickness are no more. Also ELIZABETH wife of the above RICHARD BAYLY who died August the 14th 1784 aged 80 years.

[117] In memory of BENJAMIN son of RICHARD and ELIZABETH BAYLY of this Parish who died January 24th 1777 aged 29 years.

[118] Left-hand: Here lieth the body of SAMUEL FULLER of this Parish, he departed this life March the 31st 1767 aged 65 years. Right-hand: To the memory of ELIZABETH wife of SAMUEL FULLER Carpenter of this Parish who died April the 28th 1765 aged 58 years. Left surviving one son and one daughter James and Elizabeth.

[119] In memory of JAMES BUSS of this Parish who died April the 23rd 1806 aged 72 years. Also ELIZABETH BUSS died February the 15th 1814 aged 78 years. Left issue Two sons and one daughter (viz) George, Elizabeth and Richard.

[120] To the memory of ELIZABETH wife of JAMES HOMEWOOD and daughter of EDWARD and ANN Munk of this Parish who died June the 12th 1807 aged 36 years. Left issue surviving four sons and three daughters (viz) James, Isaac, Edward, Thomas, Elizabeth, Frances and Ann. A new commandment I give unto you that you love one another as I have loved you, that you also love one another. St John's Gospel Chapter XIII v.34 She was a tender mother and a parent dear: a quiet neighbour and a faithful friend. So as she liv'v we hope so is her end.

(Two coffin shaped stones)
[121] In memory of EDWARD MUNK, Yeoman, of this Parish who departed this life September the 21st 1821 aged 76 years. Also ANN his wife who died June 21st 1822 aged 71 years. Left issue surviving four sons and three daughters (viz) James, John, Edward, Thomas, Ann, Jemina and Sarah.

[122] Erected to the memory of SARAH daughter of EDWARD and ANN MUNK late of this Parish who departed this life December the 7th 1822 aged 32 years. To tell the virtues that perhaps might glow With hallow'd meekness in the dust below To tell the vices that might harbour there And paint each folly to the vulgar stare Were bootless now no censure could alarm No love could waken and no praise could charm Stranger that wanderest o'er the green turf cold Where sleep my relics in the silent mould Grieve not for me nor idly seek to learn If aught were mine to reverence or spurn Look to thyself, enough the tomb hath said Enough the graven tablet of the dead, If haply warning as thou ramblest by This humble stone can teach thee how to die. [The above was chosen by herself.]

[123] Erected to the memory of SAMSON BUTTON of Bethersden who died April 19th 1849 aged 73 years. Also ANN his wife died January 16th 1852 aged 79 years. Left issue one son and two daughters, William Jemina and Charlotte.

[124] In memory of JOSEPH EVENDEN of this Parish who died August 12th 1853 aged 74 years. Also MARY wife of the above who died May 28th 1820 aged 43 years. Also HARRIOT their daughter died August 1st 1817 aged 14 years. Also JOSEPH their son died June 18th 1834 aged 27 years. Also ANN their daughter and wife of EDWARD PEARSON of Ulcombe died December 4th 1842 aged 25 years. Also HANNAH second wife of the above JOSEPH EVENDEN died March 1st 1834 aged 39 years. Also MARIA their daughter died January 13th 1830 aged 4 years. Also GEORGE their son died December 19th aged 7 years. [No year given] Left surviving William, John, Thomas, James and Mary.

[125] Erected to the memory of CHARLES-MERREX EVENDEN son of Joseph and Mary Evenden of this Parish who died September 23rd 1839 aged 29 years. Reader! this silent grave contains, A husband and father's dear remains Death like a frost, has nipt his bloom And call'd him early to the tomb. He left a widow and 5 children, Isaac, Matilda, Eliza-Sarah, Amelia-Maria and Jane.

[126] Sacred to the memory of JAMES son of HUBURY and FRANCES GAY of Huntington Street, Hoxton, London: who departed this life July the 22nd 1808 aged 10 months. The above FRANCES daughter of John and Elizabeth Munk of Little Hamton in Sussex. This tender blossom of the opening year. Whose ....... (The rest is illegible)

[127] Sacred to the memory of ELIZABETH daughter of James and Sarah Munk of this Parish who died March the 1st 1806 aged 6 years. In this cold grave lies one whose gentle youth, Shone bright with native innocence and truth, Stranger to vice no guile her bosom knew, Heav'n claims her soul the earth he spotless due. Also JAMES MUNK who died February the 13th 1840 aged 68 years. Also SARAH his wife who died December the 6th 1856 aged 86 years.

[128] Sacred to the memory of NANCE daughter of Samson and Ann Button of the Parish of Bethersden who died March the 3rd 1806 aged 4 years. Also SARAH their daughter died March the 12th 1806 aged 7 weeks. Beneath this stone lies innocence at rest, Took early from their loving parents breast, To heaven there more happiness to see; And from afflictions ever to be free. Also FRANCES their daughter died March the 3rd 1815 aged 18 months.

[129] Sacred to the memory of EDWARD son of Samson and Ann Button of the Parish of Bethersden he departed this life April the 21st 1813 aged 15 years. Oh if my threatening sins were gone, And death had lost its sting, I could invite the angel on, And chide his lazy wing. Joyful I'd lay this body down, And leave this lifeless clay, Without a sigh without a groan, stretch and soar away.

[130] Sacred to the memory of ALFRED son of SAMSON and Ann BUTTON of the Parish of Bethersden who departed this life January the 15th 1827 aged 19 years.

[131] Left-hand In memory of JOHN AUSTEN of this Parish died June 24 in 1750 65 years. Right-hand: In memory of SARAH wife of JOHN AUSTEN who died February the 3 in the year 1750

[132] In memory of ROBERT son of ROBERT and CELIA TASSEL Of this Parish who died April 20th 1807 aged 3 years and 9 months.

NORTH SIDE OF THE CHURCH
[133] In memory of WILLIAM COLEGATE of this parish who died March 28th 1833 aged 55 years. Also HARRIETT ELIZABETH wife of the above who died April 26th 1835 aged 57 years. Likewise WILLIAM BRISTOW their son who died July 3rd 1828 aged 23 years and ELIZABETH their daughter who died April 18th 1830 aged 21 years.

[134] To the memory of ROBERT PERKINS of Canterbury who died April the 29th 1824 aged 63 years. Also of EDWARD & LOUISA infant children of William COLEGATE of this Parish; nephew of the above Robert Perkins.

[135] In memory of ANN wife of WILLIAM WEST of this Parish who died June 14th 1833 aged 26 years. Left issue 3 daughters (viz) Ann, Sarah and Martha. KITTY second wife of the above who died April 17th 1844 aged 36 years. Left issue 1 daughter Mary ANN third wife of the above who died March 28th 1863 aged 67 years was interred at Allhallows in the Hundred of Hoo.

(A very thick stone close to the Tower.)
[136] Here lyeth the body of THOMAS HOPPER of Smarden, Senior, who departed this life the 23 of April 1683 aged 52 years and had issue by his wife Elizabeth 4 sonns and 4 daughters.

(A small stone 7½ inches thick.)
[137] Here lyeth the body of JONE HOPPER of Smarden wife of Thomas Hopper Senior who departed this life the 11 of June ... aged....

(Near the North wall of the Church.)
[138] In memory of ANN wife of Thomas Hinds of this Parish who died January 8th 1822 aged 74 years. Also of THOMAS HINDS, Yeoman, who died April 7th 1831 aged 86 years.

(A wooden cross)
[139] R.R. WILKINSON died April 19th 1867 aged 62 years.

NEAR THE NORTH PORCH
(Incised in the head of the Stone are the Good Samaritan, pouring oil into the wounded arm of the traveller, also the Priest and the Levite passing by: The beast is also represented.) Go and do thou likewise. St. Luke Chap. X. v. 37.
[140] To the memory of JOHN and MARY HINDS of this Parish: He died January 21st 1787 aged 70 years. She died November 28th 1789 aged 74 years. They left issue; one son Thomas, and she one daughter Sarah, by a former husband. How good or bad they were, The judgement day will shew.

[141] In memory of JOHN MARY and JOHN sons and daughter of John and Mary HINDS of this Parish JOHN died April the 5th 1751 aged 2 years. MARY died May the 4th 1762 aged 4 years. JOHN died June the 1st 1762 aged 8 years,

[142] Sacred to the memory of Mr. JAMES BATT of this Parish, Farmer, died December 7th 1841 aged 57 years. Also Mrs MARY BATT wife of the above died May 11th 1849 aged 63 years. Likewise Mrs MARY GURR daughter of the above died February 20th 1847 aged 28 years.

(Near the North wall.)
[143] Left-hand: Here lieth the body of JOHN HARNDEN of this Parish: he died August the 30 1728 aged 73 years Right-hand: Here lieth the body of ELIZ: the wife of John Harnden of this Parish: she died April the 28 1751 aged 50 years. Left issue three sons and four daughters viz William, John & Thomas, Elizabeth Mary, Ann and Priscilla.

[144] In memory of PETER PEREN of this Parish who died December the 3rd 1767 aged 48 years. And HANNAH his wife died November the 20th 1762 aged 38 years. Left issue one son Peter Affliction sore long time they bore, Physicians were in vain; Till God did please death should them seize, And ease them of their pain.

(A flat stone.)
[145] Here lyeth the body of THOMAS PELL who died May the 7 1696 aged 75 years. Left issue 1 daughter MARY. [His will was proved 13 July 1696, from which it appears he had one daughter named Mary and she was married.] Here lyeth the body of MARRIAN wife of THOMAS PELL who dyed May the 2 1695 aged 74 years. [In the Register :- May 8th Mary the wife of Thomas Pell, buryed.]

(Much worn.)
[146] Here lyeth buryed CHRISTOPHER CARR being of the age of 22 yeres. He dyed the .... day of January Anno domini 1628.

[147] Sacred to the memory of Mr. JOHN ALLWORTHY of the Parish of Egerton formerly of London obit July 23rd 1867 AEt 79 years. Also ELIZABETH COLE of Egerton formerly of London obit September 12th 1867 AEt 91 years and mother of Mrs Allworthy. Also Mrs ELIZABETH ALLWORTHY the beloved wife of the above obit September 4th 1876 AEt 65 years. Blessed are they that sleep in the Lord, Not lost but gone before.

[148] Sacred to the memory of THOMAS RUSSELL farmer of this Parish who died November 17th 1865 aged 78 years. Leaving Mary his widow, 2 sons and 7 daughters (viz) William, Thomas, Mary-Ann, Susannah, Jane, Ellen, Amelia, Ann and Frances. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.

[149] In memory of WILLIAM BINGHAM of this Parish who died 11th July 1809 aged 54 years. Also SUSAN, wife of the above William Bingham who died August 28th 1831 aged 80 years. Life is uncertain, death is sure, Sin is the wound, and Christ the Cure.

(Two small wooden crosses.)
[150] In memory of ALICE. MAUD. HILLS died June 17th 1884 aged 10 years.

[151] In memory of ETHEL. ROSE. HILLS died May 5th 1884 aged 1 year & 9 months.

[152] In affectionate remembrance of WILLIAM KENNETT late of Lyminge who departed this life January 26th 1870 aged 83 years. Also of Ann, wife of the above who departed this life April 6th 1871 aged 86 years. Leaving one daughter, Grace.

[153] Erected to the memory of RICHARD RUSSEL of this Parish who died the 7th of July 1792 aged 76 years. Also SUSANNA his wife died May the 5th 1761 aged 42 years. Also ELIZABETH wife of Thomas Lewis and daughter of the above died October the 11th 1787 aged 31 years. Left issue three sons and two daughters Richard, Thomas, John, Mary & Susanna. Also 4 children who died in their infancy.

[154] Sacred to the memory of JOHN RUSSELL late of this Parish who departed this life June the 18th 1826 aged 68 years.

(Death's Head and Cross-bones.)
[155] Here lieth the body of JOHN DOWNE and ANNE his wife (Both of this Parish). She died April the 23rd in the year of Our Lord 1705 aged 44 years. He died February the 4 1717 aged 66 years. They left issue one son and 4 daughters.

[156] In affectionate remembrance of GRACE the beloved wife of THOMAS RUSSELL of this Parish who died October 22nd 1871 aged 52 years. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew v. 4 verse.

[157] In memory of RICHARD RUSSELL late of Headcorn who died 7th January 1799 aged 55 years. Also MARY his wife who died 17th September 1802 aged 60 years. Stop traveller and cast an eye, As you are now so once was I, But as I am, so must you be, Therefore prepare to follow me. Affliction sore long time I bore, Physicians were in vain; Till God did please, death should me seize And ease me of my pain.

[158] Sacred to the memory of ANN RUSSELL wife of Thomas Russell of this place, yeoman, who died 26th July 1831 aged 73 years. Also of the above THOMAS RUSSELL who died 2nd March 1834 aged 80 years. Left issue 2 sons and 1 daughter viz Thomas, William and Susan.

[159] In memory of MARY-ANN daughter of THOMAS & ANN RUSSELL of this Parish who died the 1st day of September 1808 in the 13th year of her age. Reader! this silent grave contains A much loved daughter's dear remains, Death like a frost hath nipt her bloom And early sent her to the tomb. Hence let the young this lesson learn, Eternity's their great concern. Also JOHN, son of WILLIAM and SUSAN RUSSELL of Bethersden, nephew of the above who died 23rd August 1835 aged 7 months.

[160] In remembrance of GURNEY WHITE who was buried in the family vault at Lyminge, Kent June 30th 1873 aged 84 years. Also of SARA-ANN wife of the above who lies beneath this stone died May 23rd 1877 aged 69 years. They rest from their labours.

[161] In memory of SUSANNA HOGBEN daughter of Thomas and Susanna Hogben who died the 25th of April 1792 aged 66 years.

[162] T. HOGBEN Obit 1774 Aetatis 71. [The Register has "1774. January 18. Mr Thomas Hogben". The author saw a brass sun dial of considerable merit, on which was inscribed;-"Made by Tho: Hogben, Landsurveyor, and master of the free school of Smarden, 1754".]

[163] S. HOGBEN Obit 1768 Aetatis 71. [In the Register 1768. August 10. Susanna wife of Mr Thomas Hogben.]

(Close to the Chancel.)
[164] JANE DORMAN (daughter of the late Reverend Mr. George Carleton, Sub-Dean of His Majesty's Chapel Royal) died 14th June 1788 aged 58 years.

[165] Here lieth the Body of ELIZABETH Wife of John GREENHILL of Frittenden died January the 11, 1753 aged 61 years. Left issue one daughter FRANCES. Affliction sore long time she bore Physicians were in vain Till God did please Death should me seize To ease me of my pain.

[166] In memory of JOHN GREENHILL of Frittenden, Yeoman, he died December the 12th 1763 aged 77 years. He left issue 2 daughters Elizabeth & Frances. Free from all care and pain Asleep my body ..... (illegible.)

[167] Here lyeth the body of MARY the wife of John GREENHILL the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth WOOD who died the 22 of December 1715 in the 29 year of her age. Left issue 2 daughters Eliza & Mary.

[168] Here lieth the body of RICHARD WOOD who died the 28 day of April 1715 in the 64 year of his age. Left issue one son and five daughters Richard, Mary, Eliz, Sarah, Martha, & Ann.

[169] Sacred to the memory of REBECCA ANN daughter of Robert and Harriot TURK of this Parish who died November 5th 1832 aged 19 years. Also CHARLES their son died in its infancy. The pale consumption gave the fatal blow, Death was certain tho' the effect was slow; With wasting pains death found me sore oppressed, Pitied my sighs and kindly gave me rest. Also HARRIOT daughter of Robert & Harriot Turk died September 19 1841 aged 19 years.

[170] In loving remembrance of WILLIAM P. GURR of this parish who departed this life August 8th 1881 in the 78th year of his age.

[171] Sacred to the memory of Captain PETER ALLEN (late in the service of the Hon. East India Company) son of Gabriel & Mary Allen. Late of Maidstone who died December 13th 1853 aged 62 years.

[172] Sacred to the memory of MARY wife of Gabriel ALLEN, surgeon, Formerly of Maidstone who died on the 21st of March 1829 aged 75 years. Also the above GABRIEL ALLEN who died the 29th of November 1831 aged 83 years. Left issue 6 sons & 2 daughters.

[173] Sacred to the memory of MARY wife of GABRIEL ALLEN, Surgeon, of Bettenham in Cranbrook (formerly of this Parish) who died April 7th 1831 aged 45 years. Left issue 13 children. Also the above GABRIEL ALLEN who died October 14th 1859 aged 77 years.

[174] Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM PEARSON Wheelwright of this Parish who departed this life December 9th 1859 aged 49 years. Leaving a widow and 5 children viz. Maria, William, John, Elizabeth and George. In love he lived, in peace he died, His life was crav'd but God denied. Also of ELIZABETH widow of the above who died March 5th 1878 aged 73 years. For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. Hebrews. XIII. 14th Verse. Sacred to the memory of MARIA, eldest daughter of William and Elizabeth PEARSON of this parish who died November 5th 1865 aged 26 years. Friends weep not in sorrow of spirit, But joy that my time here is o'er, I go the good part to inherit, Where sorrow and sin are no more.

[175] In memory of THOMAS PAINE who died June the 29th 1765 aged 83 years. Also JUDETH his wife who died July the 12th 1755 aged 69 years. Likewise Elizabeth their daughter wife of John LARGE she died April 30 1759 aged 38 years. Left issue two sons Richard and John.

[176] In memory of John, son of Thomas & JUDETH PAINE who died October the 18th 1749 aged 37 years.

[177] Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM CORNES late of this parish who departed this life July 14th 1852 aged 73 years. Also of SARAH wife of the above William Cornes who died October 14th 1848 aged 62 years. Leaving surviving four sons and five daughters viz. John, William, Thomas, Norton, Elizabeth, Mary, Ann, Sarah and Harriot, also LEONARD who died in his infancy. Husband and children do not weep, In heaven with you I hope to meet, And there our cheerful voices raise, To sing our Dear redeemer's paise.

[178] In memory of JESSE TASSELL of this parish who died August 22nd 1858 aged 32 years. Left surviving a widow and two sons (viz) Horace and Elgar.

[179] Erected to the memory of HARRIOT the wife of EDWARD DAY of this Parish who died December 21st 1865 aged 39 years. Left surviving two sons and two daughters (viz) Horace, Edgar, Emma and Eva, the above sons by her former husband.

[180] Sacred to the memory of THOMAS CORNES farmer of this parish who departed this life on the 20th day of July 1863 aged 48 years. This stone is erected by a few personal friends in token of their appreciation of his honest and obliging disposition as well in sympathy for his wife and daughter in their loss of so good a husband and father.

(Three small coped stones on a plinth.)
[181] In affectionate remembrance of FRANK, sixth son of CHARLES. M.E. & EMMA C. CORNES of Pluckley and late of this parish who died December 27th 1882 aged 10 days. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed by the name of the Lord.

[182] In affectionate remembrance of CHARLES M.E. and Emma C. CORNES of this parish who died April 30th 1877 aged 4 years and 5 months. An angel took my flower away, yet I will not repine Since Jesus in his bosom wears, that flower that once was mine.

[183] In affectionate remembrance of SARAH infant daughter of CHARLES M.E. and Emma C. CORNES of this Parish who died April 14th 1870 aged 14 weeks. No longer weep for her, so early gone to rest; Your little lamb rest peacefully, upon her Saviour's breast.

[184] In affectionate remembrance of WILLIAM CORNES of this Parish who died October 7th 1872 aged 60 years. Also of ANN wife of the above who died February 28th 1865 aged 60 years. Leaving 2 sons and 2 daughters; (viz) Charles-M.E., William, Jane and Emily. The above named Ann, left by her first husband 5 daughters (viz) Mary-Ann, Hannah, Sarah, Harriett and Ann. How hard it is to part with those We hold on earth so dear, The heart no greater trial knows No sorrow more severe.

(A coped stone.)
[185] In affectionate remembrance of SARAH third daughter of Charles and Ann Wood of this parish who died February 16th 1878 aged 50 years. We cannot tell who next may fall beneath thy chastening rod: On must be first, so let us all prepare to meet our God.

[186] Sacred to the memory of NORTON CORNES of this Parish who died December 19th 1873 aged 44 years. Leaving a widow and eight children, Sarah, Ann, Esther, Elizabeth, Thomas, Eliza, Eva and Agnes. Also of SUSAN daughter of the above who died June 6th 1862 aged 3 years.

ON A STONE FORMERLY IN THE CHURCHYARD.
[187] Under neth this tombe lyeth the body of GEORGE BROWN who departed this life the 13 day of April 1702 aged 43 years. Hee left issue by ELIZABETH one daughter MARY. Under neth ..... body of ELIZABETH daughter ...... MARY his wife who departed this life 27 ... 1703 aged 3 years.

[These extracts occur in the Parish Register:-
1702 April 17 Mr. George Brown, Chirurgeon, Householder.
1703 February 3 Elizabeth the daughter of Mrs Mary Brown, widdow.
1708 August the 2nd Mrs Mary Brown, widdow.]

This is the end of the Monumental Inscriptions found by the Revd. Haslewood in the churchyard of the established church of St Michael's, Smarden, up to and including 1886.
The Reverend Haslewood then continued his researches with an account of the Non-conformist chapels of Smarden. He started with the Particular Baptists and their Tilden Chapel. He discusses its history, formation and its books, and quotes liberally from them. Finally he then lists all the M.Is. he found inside the Chapel and in its burying ground or graveyard.
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OVER THE ENTRANCE TO THE TILDEN CHAPEL.
[188] This Is the Gift of JAMES TILDEN; of: High Halden, in Kent, Yeaman: and Was Built in the year 1726

INTERIOR
On the floor
[189] Here lyes Interr'd the Body of JAMES TILDEN, of High Halden in Kent, Yeoman who departed this life the 19th of November 1729 & Aged 81 Years.

White marble tablet on the Wall.
[190] Sacred to the memory of JOHN BALLARD, of Staplehurst, in this County; who died August 22nd 1835, aged 61 years. the deceas'd was for many years a faithful deacon of the church assembly here: he was the subject of severe and lengthened affliction which he bore with great resignation and even cheerfulness in his intercourse with society he was generous yet firm: as a christian he was consistent and a man of fervent prayer: his memory will long be cherished with respect by all who knew him and with true affection by a bereaved wife and family. "Behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace!" Also PRISCILLA, wife of the above who died May 6th 1854, aged 76 years.

IN THE GRAVEYARD
[191] In Memory of JOHN, son of BENJAMIN and MARGARET ELGAR of this parish, who died July 19th 1841. aged 3 years. also ELI, son of the above who died at Ash near Sandwich May 13th 1857. Aged 15 years.

[192] In Memory of JAMES son of BENJAMIN and MARGARET ELGAR of this parish, who died at near Sandwich. August 17th 1866. aged 31 years

[193] I.H.S. In affectionate remembrance of BENJAMIN ELGAR who died at Richborough Farm Ash next Sandwich, on the 23rd day of May 1878 in the 80th year of his age. also of MARGARET, wife of the above who died at Richborough Farm Ash next Sandwich, on the 26th day of May 1881, in the 80th year of her age, both formerly of this parish. I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.

A double-headed stone with a small profile portrait.
[194] Here lieth interr'd the body of THOMAS EDMET of Biddenden yeoman who departed this life March the 28th 1735 aged 36 years. Also MARY his wife who departed this life March the 20th 1745 aged 47 years. Left issue 5 children (viz) JANE SAMUEL, MARY, ELIZABETH & SARAH. Also MARY daughter of the above THOMAS and MARY EDMET departed this life December 28th 1789 in the 60th year of her age.

[195] In memory of ELIZABETH PAYNE spinster (sister to the undermentioned Mrs EDMET) who died February 9th 1787 aged 49 years. In memory of SARAH wife of SAMUEL EDMET of Biddenden who departed this life July the 12th 1761 aged 30 years. Left issue one son THOMAS.

[196] In memory of SARAH daughter of JAMES & SARAH PETTER POWELL who died March 30th 1785 aged 15 years. also WILLIAM, JOHN, JOSEPH and WILLIAM sons of J and S.P. POWELL died in their infancy.

[197] To the memory of JAMES POWELL of this parish, surgeon, who died the 14th of March 1804 in the 61st year of his age. He left surviving three sons and one daughter. Also SARAH-PETTER POWELL widow of the above died at Chichester the 26th April 1821 aged 70 years.

AT THE BACK OF THE CHAPEL
On the sides of a stone Altar Tomb.
[198] Here lieth interr'd Mr THOMAS HAFFENDEN of this parish who died April 8th 1756 aged 75 years. He was a diligent and faithful minister of the gospel above forty years. [He is described as "Elder" in the book belonging to this Chapel, and was appointed a Trustee for the School at his Chapel in 1726. He was co-pastor with Thomas Gilham, for it was the custom in those days to have two ministers. He lived at what is called Haffenden Quarter.] Also here lieth MARY his wife (daughter of RICHARD HAFFENDEN of this parish, gentleman) who died July the 6 1746 aged 66 years. They left issue one daughter ELIZABETH the wife of JOHN HAFFENDEN of Bethersden.

Old fashioned upright stone with a portrait incised.
[199] Here lieth the body of GEORGE HAFFENDEN son of THOMAS HAFFENDEN & MARY his wife: who departed this life October the 13th 1742 aged 25 years.

Stone similar to the last also with portrait.
[200] Here lieth interr'd the body of THOMAS HAFFENDEN son of THOMAS HAFFENDEN and Mary his wife; who departed this life January the 8th 1737 aged 27 years.

[201] In memory of ROBERT HOOKER late of this parish; who departed this life 8th March 1794 aged 85 years. Also of MARY his wife who died 14th August 1794 aged 81 years. Left issue five sons and one daughter (viz) JAMES, MARY, JOSEPH, JOHN, BENJAMIN & ISAAC.

[202] Sacred to the memory of JAMES CORNES of this parish who departed this life April 12th 1870 aged 83 years. Also HANNAH wife of the above who departed this life September 10th 1857 aged 66 years. Also ANNE their daughter who died in infancy, leaving surviving three sons and two daughters namely JAMES, CHARLES, MARY ANN ELIZA and JOHN.

[203] To the memory of STEPHEN HOOKER of Aldington who died the 5: of June 1779 aged 79 years. Also ELIZABETH his wife who died the 8: of May 1789 aged 87 years. They left issue five sons and two daughters viz: SARAH, STEPHEN, JOHN, WILLIAM, DANIEL, ELIZABETH & THOMAS. Kind angels watch this sleeping dust, Till Jesus comes to raise the just. Then may they wake with sweet surprise, And in their Saviours image rise. [The Register states that Stephen was a Deacon and died 1780.]

A thick stone with portrait incised.
[204] In memory of EDWARD SEARLES late of Wye in the County of Kent, yeoman, died May the 31st. .....1746 aged 49 years.

[205] Here lieth the body of SAMUEL HARDEN of this parish who died September 29th 1778 aged 72 years. Also ELIZABETH his wife who died May 22 1784 aged 88 years.

[206] (Difficult to read.) Here interr'd the daughter of THOMAS and ELIZABETH RUSSELL of Tenterden who died October 9 1747 in the 76 of her age.

[207] To the pious memory of the most affectionate ELIZABETH RUSSELL who departed this life November the 26th 1752 aged 35 years. Left issue one son and two daughters. This stone is erected by her disconsolate friend THOMAS RUSSELL of Tenterden. This read with a sigh and follow'd with a tear, alas is all that friends on earth can do.

[208] In memory of THOMAS RUSSELL, senior, late of Tenterden in this County who died 6th October 1782 aged 72 years. Left issue THOMAS and ELIZABETH.

[209] Here lieth interr'd the body of ROBERT SANDERST of Great Chart, yeoman, who departed this life March the 13th 1745 aged 52 years. Also ELIZABETH his wife who departed this life January 20th 1747 aged 52 years. Left issue two daughters ELIZABETH & MARY.

[210] (On the side of an altar tomb.) Here lieth the body of THOMAS SIMMONS of High Halden in Kent yeoman, he departed this life June the 20th 1755 aged 76 years. [The Book states he was a Deacon and died 21 June.] JOHN SIMMONS his nephew erected this tomb.

(An altar tomb)
[211] In memory of JENKIN HAGUE of Folkstone, late of Biddenden Kent, gentleman, who died March 19th 1777 in the 77th year of his age. In memory of SUSAN the wife of JENKIN HAGUE of Folkstone, late of Biddenden, Kent, who died June 23rd 1774 in the 74th year of her age. ---- 1881

[212] In loving remembrance of KATE CLARA TONG died December 30th 1882 aged 8 years, are lying near LILLY JANE TONG died November 26th 1870 aged 7 months. They are not lost but gone before.

[213] Here lieth intrr'd the body of JOHN PETLY of Smarden, yeoman, who departed this life May the 16th 1743 aged 46 years, and left his wife SUSANNAH PETLY. Also here lieth SUSANNA his wife late wife of RICHARD BAKER of Biddenden who died October the 9th 1760 aged 67 years.

[214] In memory of WILLIAM AUSTIN formerly of Egerton, but late of this parish: who died November the 4th 1804 aged 64 years. Left issue one daughter MARY. Also MARY his wife who died August 25th 1825 aged 78 years. Likewise MARY DAY daughter of the above who died March 14th 1826 aged 36 years.

[215] In memory of SARAH wife of JOSEPH GILHAM of this parish who died January the 3rd 1770 aged 22 years. Go home dear friends and shed no tears must be here till Christ appears And at his coming I hope to have A joyful rising from the grave Short was my race long may be my rest God took me from you when he thought best.

[216] In memory of MARY wife of JAMES FULLER of this parish who died January 29th 1781 aged 47 years.
Also the said JAMES FULLER son of SAMUEL & ELIZABETH FULLER departed this life April 10th 1787 aged 55 years.

[217] Thy will be done. HIS In memory of HANNAH CORNES daughter of JAMES and HANNAH CORNES of this parish who departed this life February 5th 1866 aged 42 years. "Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ."

[218] In memory of JAMES PAYNE late of Cranbrook who died 23rd June 1792 aged 63 years. Also SUSANNAH his wife who died September 14th 1815 aged 80 years.

[219] In memory of SUSANNA wife of JOSEPH LONG who departed this life May the 22nd 1771 aged 68 years.

On a wooden board.
[220] ...... BROWN of Biddenden .... 1792 .....----- Also SARAH his wife who departed this life October 30 1788 aged 61 years. Likewise ELIZABETH daughter of RICHARD and SARAH RECORD of Lenham who died June 2 1795 aged 9 years.

[221] In memory of THOMAS TURK of Pluckley who died September 12th 1859 aged 59 years. Also ANN ARIA wife of the above who died June 2nd 1878 aged 70 years. Also MARY who died August 9th 1857 aged 21 years. Also FRANCES who died September 12th 1857 aged 17 years daughter of the above.

[222] In memory of Mrs SARAH BALLARD late of Hawkhurst who calmly left this world of cares September 25th 1829 aged 77 years.Also near this place are the remains of her first husband SAMUEL HEATH who died 1788 aged 41 years, and one daughter ELIZABETH who died July 10th 1789 aged 8 years. Also one son JESSE who died July 11th 1807 aged 24 years and one grandchild SARAH-ANN who died November 7th 1816 aged 7 months.

[223] In memory of SOPHIA daughter of JOB and ELIZABETH SANDERS who died October the 9th 1815 aged 18 years.

[224] In memory of SARAH daughter of JOB and ELIZABETH SANDERS who died August the 4th 1811 aged 18 years.

[225] In memory of ELIZABETH wife of JOB SANDERS of this parish who died December the 7th 1802 aged 40 years. Left issue three sons and four daughters (viz) JOB, THOMAS, SILAS, ELIZABETH, SARAH, SOPHIA, and MARY. Also the above JOB SANDERS who died January 7th 1833 aged 74 years.

[226] In memory of ELIZABETH daughter of JOB and ELIZABETH SANDERS January the 28th 18.... aged 21 years.

[227] In memory of SARAH wife of JAMES ELGER of Headcorn who died January 1st 1797 aged 42 years. Left issue 4 sons and 4 daughters (viz) JAMES, EDWARD, THOMAS, BENJAMIN, SARAH, MARY, ELIZABETH and JANE. Also the above JAMES ELGAR late of this parish who died July 12th 1827 aged 77 years.

[228] In memory of THOMAS ELGAR son of JAMES and SARAH ELGAR of Smarden who died May 13th 1833 aged 43 years.

[229] Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH and MARY BRIDGE, builder, of this parish. JOSEPH died February 17th 1868 aged 80 years. MARY died June 6th 1861 aged 77 years. Leaving 3 sons JAMES, ROBERT, and JOSEPH. Why do we mourn departing friends or shake at death's alarms, 'tis but the voice that Jesus sends to call us to his arms.

[230] In memory of MARY ANN daughter of JAMES & MARY BRIDGER late of High Halden who died February 16 1859 aged 1 year & 10 months.

[231] In memory of DANIEL FOORD who died June 20th 1809 aged 33 years. Also CHARLOTTE FOORD (wife of the above) died July 2nd 1812 aged 27 years. To faith and charity her heart inclin'd, Gentle, prudent, of an easy mind, Ready to forgive, fearful to offend, Faithful to her parents, true to her friend, Her course she finish'd, and resign'd her breath, In pursuit of heaven through the vale of death.

[232] Sacred to the memory of ELI BALLARD of Staplehurst who died 27th August 1881 aged 74 years leaving a widow to lament his loss. "For I know that my redeemer lieth."

[233] Erected to the memory of WILLIAM BALLARD bachelor late of Staplehurst who died April 21st 1837 aged 34 years. Submissive at thy throne O God, we own the justice of thy rod; 'tis thine to send thy judgements down, 'tis ours to say "thy will be done." Life's uncertain death is sure, sin the wound but Christ the cure. Also near this place ESTHER BALLARD sister to the above who departed this life June 20th 1852 aged 44 years.

[234] In memory of MARY wife of RICHARD BALLARD of Staplehurst who died November 20th 1820 aged 20 years. Also the above RICHARD BALLARD of Biddenden and son of JOHN and PRISCILLA BALLARD of Staplehurst who died December 15th 1827 aged 26 years leaving MARY his second wife and three children (viz) LOUISA, MELICENT, and RICHARD.

[235] In memory of SILAS SANDERS of this parish who died December 28th 1833 aged 43 years.

[236] Sacred to the memory of JANE wife of JOHN HOOKER and youngest daughter of HENRY and MARY WISE of Egerton who died May 15th 1859 aged 47 years. Also HENRY infant son of the above who died June 5th 1848 she left surviving one son and six daughters namely JANE, ELIZABETH, MARY ANN, SARAH ANN, MERCY, JOHN, and LOUISA. Many have been her afflictions; but the Lord has delivered her out of them all.

[237] In memory of MARK A. COPPING who died June the 19th 1855 aged 6 months.

[238] In memory of JOHN COPPING who was a faithful pastor of the baptist church in this place for 23 years and entered into rest January 30th 1837 aged 65 years leaving a widow and six children also MARY his first wife who died August 19th 1826 aged 54 years. Likewise JANE his second wife who died November 17th 1840 aged 45 years. Left issue one daughter JANE.

[239] Sacred to the memory of JANE wife of SILAS HICKMOTT of Frittenden who died in the Lord, July the 16th 1857 aged 40 years leaving eight children.

[240] In memory of MATTHEW PARKER of this parish who died March 16th 1820 aged 61 years. By his request borne to the grave by his sons. Also SARAH his wife who died June 18th 1832 aged 72 years. Left issue nine children viz JABEZ, MARY, JOSIAH, SARAH, PHEBY, RACHEL, JESSE, MORIAH and JAMES. In the midst of industry, thought on death.

[241] In memory of JOSEPH STEARS who died April 23rd 1840 aged 54 years. Also ELIZABETH wife of JOSEPH STEARS late of Biddenden who died October 28th 1835 aged 54 years. Left issue 2 sons and 1 daughter (viz) JAMES, WILLIAM and ELIZABETH she was an affectionate wife and a tender mother. A sudden change I in a moment fell, And had not time to bid my friends farewell; Think nothing strange death happens unto all, 'Tis my lot today tomorrow thine may fall.

[242] Sacred to the memory of ALFRED OTTAWAY son of SAMUEL and MARY OTTAWAY who died February 10th 1861 aged 22 years. Encased within this sacred grave, lies one who did his earthly part; to serve his master and to save, his soul from sin with truthful heart.

[243] In memory of PETER HILLS of this parish who died June 15th aged 64 years. Also MARY wife of PETER HILLS of this parish who died May 18th 1834 aged 35 years. Likewise JANE his second wife who died July 11th 1881 aged 72 years.

[244] Here are deposited the earthly remains of JAMES BOORMAN of East Sutton who departed this life February 9th 1845 aged 84 years. Also MARY wife of the above who departed this life May 27th 1844 aged 80 years. Left issue surviving 4 sons and 4 daughters.

[245] In memory of JAMES PEARSON (of Kennardington) who died December 14th 1871 aged 60 years. Also four children of the above who died in their infancy. He left a widow and seven children (viz) WILLIAM, ALFRED, JAMES, MARY ANN, THOMAS HENRY, SUSANNA and SARAH. Also PHEBE daughter of the above who died June 27th 1863 aged 32 years. "Ere long this tomb shall yield its prey, When the believers here, With Jesus on that joyful day, All glorious shall appear."

Two stones within iron railings
[246] 1853 Beneath lieth the mortal remains of JOHN BOORMAN late of Biddenden who died September 22nd aged 77 years. Also RACHEL BOORMAN of Biddenden who died May 31st 1875 in her 90th year. "Complete in Him" Colossians II. 10

[247] In memory of CHARLOTTE wife of JOHN BOORMAN of Biddenden who died March 8th 1856 aged 51 years. Also of the above JOHN BOORMAN who died May 11th 1882 aged 78 years. "He giveth his beloved sleep." Psalm 127. 2

A wooden memorial
[248] In memory of JAMES COPPING son of ROBERT & ELIZABETH COPPING of this parish who died September 18th 1835 aged 25 years. Life is uncertain, death is sure, sin the wound but Christ the cure.

[249] C.S. 1866

[250] Sacred to the memory of CHARLES HAYTER son of THOMAS and ELEANOR HAYTER who died September 13th 1863 aged 35 years leaving a widow and one son FRANK. Also CHARLES son of the above who died January 2nd 1857 aged 4 months. "The dead shall hear the voice of the son of God; and they that hear shall live." John 5, 25.

[251] In memory of SARAH wife of JOHN CHILDREN who departed this life June 29th 1872 in the 74th year of her age. Left surviving 1 son and 1 daughter SILAS and SARAH.

[252] Erected by his sorrowing children in loving remembrance of SILAS HICKMOTT who died February 13th 1870 aged 63 years. Fearless he enter'd Jordan's flood, At peace with heaven, he closed his eyes, His only trust was Jesu's blood. In sure and certain hope to rise. "Mary the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace." Also BENJAMIN son of the above who died June 14th 1847 aged 1 year & 6 months; and WILLIAM who died March 12th 1869 aged 18 years.

[253] In memory of STEPHEN HICKMOTT bachelor of Buckhurst Hill, Frittenden who died December 7th 1882 in the 80th year of his age. "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ." Titus 2. 13.

Two small coffin Stones
[254] ALICE CHAMBERS died February 26th 1857 aged 18 months. ..... CHAMBERS died April 1860 aged 2 years.

[255] In affectionate remembrance of MARGARET the beloved wife of JOHN CORNES of this parish who died November 9th 1880 aged 45 years leaving two children (viz) HANNAH-LOUISE and JAMES-PERCY. So live, that falling into death's last sleep calm thou may'st smile, while all around thee weep.

[256] This stone was erected in affectionate remembrance by WILLIAM & PHAROAH HONESS (now in America) to their departed mother MARGARET the beloved wife of WILLIAM HONESS of this parish who departed this life on the 21st February 1879 aged 50 years: leaving 10 children, 6 sons and 4 daughters (viz) WILLIAM, PHAROAH, LEWIS, EDWIN, LEONARD, ARTHUR, MARIA, EMMA, ESTHER and GRACE. Also JOHN son of the above who died 2nd January 1868 aged 20 years. In the midst of life we are in death.

[257] To the memory of EDWARD HONEYSETT yeoman of this parish who died March 4th 1840 aged 75 years. N.B. He was a worthy member of this church upwards of fifty years. Also ELEANOR his wife who died October 9th 1838 aged 71 years.

[258] Erected to the memory of JOHN PETTET of this parish who died July 11th 1850 aged 73 years.

[259] E.B. 1871. [The Minister's Book identifies these initials, 1871, January 6th as Elizabeth Buss, Maidstone, 31.]

[260] In memory of WILLIAM SYCKELMOORE a devoted pastor of the baptist church in this place for upwards of 20 years he was called to his eternal rest 16th January 1858 in the 68 year of his age. Victory through the blood of the lamb. Also MARY-ANN wife of the above who died October 8th 1865 aged 76 years.

[261] In memory of SOPHIA BRIDGER who died August 29 1862 aged 48 years Left surviving 6 sons and 4 daughters.

[262] In memory of CHARLES WOOD who died February 22nd 1869 aged 62 years. Also ELIZABETH BUSS daughter of the above who died January 2nd 1871 aged 31 years. Also JOHN son of the above who died April 27th 1876 aged 34 years.

[263] In remembrance of JAMES REEVES late of Sutton Valence who died January 22nd 1885 aged 67 years. Also MARY wife of the above who died September 15th 1871 aged 54 years.Left surviving 2 sons and four daughters viz ALFRED, MARY ANN, ALBERT, RACHEL, ELIZA & LOUISA. Who is a God like unto thee? Micah 7c. 18v.

[264] In affectionate remembrance of CHARLES BATT of this parish who died September 9th 1868 aged 50 years. Asleep in Jesus. Leaving a widow and 10 children to lament their loss. Also HOSMER son of the above who died September 24th 1870 aged 3 years and 4 months. Also EBENEZER son of the above who died at Hartland, Wisconsin, North America October 8th 1882 aged 33 years.

A coped stone.
[265] In affectionate remembrance of CHARLES son of ELI and ANN WOOD of Headcorn who died July 11th 1870 aged 2 years and 9 months. "Why weepest thou, fond parents, dry thy tears: a few more setting suns, or rolling years, shall bring thee, if in Jesus, to that shore, where thou shalt meet thy child, to part no more."

[266] Sacred to the memory of SARAH the wife of JOHN MILLEN who departed this life October 13th 1874 aged 57 years of Wissenden, Bethersden, leaving issue two daughters and two sons viz ELIZABETH, SARAH, JOHN & THOMAS. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Rev. xiv.

[267] This stone was erected in 1876 to the memory of WILLIAM FREEMAN of Biddenden whose wish it was to have his remains buried here, he was born March 4th 1880, died .......18..Also RACHEL wife of the above born January 16th 1805 died April 17th 1873

[268] In memory of SARAH FARRANCE of the parish of Frittenden who departed this life May 1st 1878 aged 67 years. Also of RHODA DUREY niece of the above who departed this life February 1st 1872 aged 13 years.

[269] Sacred to the memory of EDWARD SHILLING of Tenterden who departed this life October 2nd 1853 aged 64 years. Whose remains were interred at Bethersden in this county. Also of CHARLOTTE his wife who died September 11th 1870 aged 78 years. Whore mortal remains rest here. And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, write, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea; saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours: and their works do follow them. Rev. xiv. 13.

At the farthest point from the Chapel, close to the hedge.
[270] In affectionate remembrance of GEORGE KINGSNORTH of Pluckley who died January 15th 1884 aged 54 years. Also of CHARLOTTE first wife of the above who died December 30th 1873 aged 44 years. Also of 3 of their children viz. JOHN, died December 22nd 1864 aged 3 years. JOHN WILLIAM BURCH died January 17th 1870 aged 10 months and ELIZABETH died June 9th 1870 aged 3 years. Left surviving MARY ANN his affectionate widow also 3 sons and 2 daughters viz GEORGE, FRANK, OLIVER, BETSY ANN and CHARLOTTE.

[271] Sacred to the memory of JAMES PEARSON who died at Hadman Place in this parish February 2nd 1882 aged 62 years. Leaving a widow and one son to mourn their loss. "From grief to bliss from earth to heaven removed, His memory honoured and his life beloved."

[272] In memory of JAMES PEARSON late of Biddenden who died April 16th 1865 aged 75 years. Also ELIZABETH his widow who died December 6th 1865 aged 73 years. The memory of the just is blessed.

[273] In memory of ALFRED YOUNGEST SON OF JAMES and ELIZABETH PEARSON of Biddenden who departed this life February 24th 1848 aged 22 years. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
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The Reverend Haslewood then moved on to the history, description and papers of the General Baptist Chapel, also called the Zion Chapel, and its burying ground known as Spier's Ash, where he found thirty-two monuments.

MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS. AT THE FURTHER END OF THE GROUND.
[274] In memory of ELIZABETH the truly affectionate wife of THOMAS DAWSON who died September 23rd 1765 aged 35 years. Left issue two sons (viz) THOMAS MERCER and DANIEL. DANIEL since here interr'd. Also the above THOMAS DAWSON died February the 7th 1822 aged 89 years.

A thick stone with a carved side face portrait.
[275] DANIEL AUSTEN late maltster of this parish died March 8th 1794 aged 89 years and is buried at the Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel near Tunbridge Wells. In memory of MARY wife of DANIEL AUSTEN of this parish maltster who departed this life November the 27th 1760 in the 49 year of her age. She left issue four children that ..... SARAH, MARY, JOHN and ANN.

[276] In memory of WILLIAM READ who died February 6th 1844 aged 37 years. Also ELIZABETH his daughter who died April 29th 1852 aged 19 years. Also ESTHER his daughter who died December 23rd 1843 aged 11 months. He left surviving 1 son and 3 daughters viz JAMES HOSMER JANE, SARAH ANN and EMILY.

[277] In memory of BENJAMIN HOSMER who died the 5th of March 1804 aged 76 years. Also of ELIZABETH his wife who died the 26th of May 1799 aged 65 years. Left issue two sons & two daughters (viz) DANIEL, JOSEPH, ELIZABETH, and ELEANOR. Watch! for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

[278] In memory of JOSEPH HOSMER of Headcorn who departed this life December 15th 1837 aged 65 years. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints. Our friend is gone before To that celestial shore: He hath left his mates behind, He hath all the storms outrode! Found the rest we toil to find. Landed in the arms of God. Also ANN his wife who died February 4th 1853 aged 77 years. Left issue two sons & seven daughters (viz) JOHN, JAMES, SARAH, MARY, CHARLOTTE, ANN, ELIZABETH, JANE and MARTHA.

[279] In memory of EMMA HARRIET ANDERSON daughter of EDWARD and EMMA ANDERSON who died March 4th 1856 aged 1 year 9 months. Also WILLIAM ANDERSON son of the above who died June 27th 1857 aged 5 months.

[280] In memory of SARAH wife of DANIEL HOSMER of this parish who died the 27th of May 1817 aged 43 years. Also the above DANIEL HOSMER died February 11th 1827 aged 56 years. He was a worthy elder of this Church for 20 years.

[281] In memory of SARAH wife of JOHN THORPE of this parish who died the 3rd of May 1811 aged 72 years. Left issue one son & two daughters (viz) JOHN, SARAH & ANN. All you that view my grave prepare to follow me in hope to rise among the just. Also the above JOHN THORPE died July 1st 1828 aged 82 years.

[281] Erected to the memory of THOMAS ANDERSON plumber of this parish who died ..... 18... aged.... years. Also MARY-ANN second wife of the above who died July 12th 1838 aged 47 years. Also WILLIAM their son who died at Pluckley February 8th 1843 aged 29 years. Left issue 3 sons and 2 daughters (viz) THOMAS EDWARD, ALFRED, MARY-ANN and ANN-MARIA. Also ELIZABETH his third wife who died April 19th 1864 aged 57 years.

[282] In memory of ANN wife of BENJAMIN AUSTEN of this parish who died the 27th of August 1804 aged 30 years. Stop, mortals, you must shortly die; Consider now, your end, Prepare to rise above the sky, When Jesus shall descend, To earth, to call the righteous home, When all shall hear his voice, And every sinner meet his doom, Love God and you'll rejoice. Also the above BENJAMIN AUSTEN who died the 13th of September 1859 aged 84 years.

Within iron railings.
[283] Erected to the memory of JAMES DAWSON of this parish who died February 3rd 1843 aged 71 years. Likewise SUSAN wife of JAMES DAWSON of this parish who died July 6th 1805 aged 35 years. Also of ELIZABETH DAWSON who died June 21st 1831 aged 52 years.

[284] In memory of THOMAS HUNTLEY of this parish who died November 22nd 1841 aged 46 years. Also SARAH his wife who died October 24th 1860 aged 72 years. Left issue 2 daughters viz CHARLOTTE & ELIZABETH also THOMAS who died in his infancy.

Long wooden memorial.
[285] WILLIAM BURBIDGE died 5th August 1840 aged 67 years. MARY BURBIDGE died June 4th 1819 aged 39 years.

[286] In memory of MATTHEW VANE an esteemed useful and worthy minister and elder of this church who died June 6th 1763 aged 48 years. Left issue one son and one daughter (viz) JAMES and SARAH In life let us all prepare for death Life how short eternity how long. Also of SARAH his wife who died December 19th 1803 aged 80 years. Also SARAH VANE daughter of the above died November 4th 1833 aged 80 years.

[287] In memory of WILLIAM CHILDREN draper of Rye, Sussex beloved son of WILLIAM and MARY CHILDREN of Smarden died December 8th 1877 aged 31 years.

[288] In memory of WILLIAM CHILDREN farmer of Smarden died August 13th 1853 aged 40 leaving a widow, two sons and one daughter SARAH-ANN WILLIAM and FRANK.

[289] Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM CHILDREN who died April 10 1853 aged 65 years. Also ABIGAIL wife of the above who died November 30th 1853 aged 65 years, had issue 2 sons and 6 daughters. WILLIAM died August 13th 1853 aged 40 years LYDIA died September 5th 1853 aged 29 years ESTHER died July 25th 1858 aged 28 years JOHN died 1822 aged 6 months ELIZABETH died 1831 aged 21 years JANE died May 27th aged 25 years MARY-ANN died March 28th 1849 aged 29 years ANN died March 25th 1865 aged 49 years

[290] In memory of WILLIAM SEELEY farmer of Smarden died December 29th 1833 aged 52 years. Also MARY his wife died September 28th 1865 aged 80 years leaving two daughters MARY and MARGARET.

[291] In memory of ISAAC BEKEN who departed this life April 15th 1864 aged 75 years. Also HANNAH his wife who departed this life February 4th 1864 aged 76 years. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 1st Thess 4c., 14v.

Two coffin shaped stones.
[292] Sacred to the memory of JAMES UNICUME of the parish of Headcorn who departed this life November 20th 1854 aged 40 years. Left surviving a widow and issue three sons viz JAMES, THOMAS and SAMUEL.

[293] Sacred to the memory of SAMUEL and JAMES UNICUME the beloved sons of JAMES and MARTHA UNICUME of Headcorn. SAMUEL died June 27th 1856 aged 3 years JAMES died February 4th 1860 aged 12 years.

[294] In memory of JOHN WOOD of this parish who died September 18th 1851 aged 62 years. Also PHOEBE his wife who died January 1st 1847 aged 56 years. Left issue 4 children (viz) SARAH, PHOEBE, MARY and JANE.

[295] Sacred to the memory of JAMES HOSMER of Headcorn Place who departed this life February 8th 1870 aged 58 years. Called quickly to his fathers house above there were no farewells to his loved ones given but there are welcomes for them all in store when they shall meet with him to part no more.

[296] In memory of ELIZABETH daughter of JAMES & SARAH HOSMER of Headcorn who died April 23rd 1851 aged 17 years. Also GABRIEL son of the above who died February 4th 1856 aged 3 years & 8 months. Also JABEZ son of the above who died March 20th 1859 aged 4 years. Likewise RHODA daughter of the above who died June 2nd 1869 aged 26 years.

[297] In memory of HERBERT son of CALEB and MARY HOSMER died February 16th 1876 aged 4 years and 2 months.

[298] In loving memory of MARK BOORMAN who died at Benenden January 15th 1880 aged 41 years leaving a widow and 7 children. Also of MARK son of the above who died January 17th 1880 aged 2 years and 5 months. "Be ye ready" Also of HARRIETT daughter of the above who died March 26th 1880 aged 9 months. "Suffer the little children to come unto me."

[299] Sacred to the memory of MARY-FOWELE ROFE the beloved wife of the Reverend THOMAS ROFE of Headcorn who died in peace September 15th 1846 aged 60 years. Also of the above Rev'd THOMAS ROFE who died July 3rd 1879 aged 91 years.

A coped stone.
[300] Sacred to the memory of ANN the beloved wife of WILLIAM HARVEY of Hawkhurst in this County and youngest daughter of the Rev'd THOMAS ROFE of Headcorn was born April 12th 1826 and died April 12th 1853 leaving issue 2 daughters viz MARY & ANNE, also of ANNE born February 6th and died September 26th 1853. Also of MARY born June 21st 1851 died August 5th 1864 not lost but gone before.

[301] In memory of ALBERT son of THOMAS & MARY ROFE late of Headcorn who died September 2nd 1829 aged 9 weeks. Also MARY their daughter who died April 9th 1840 aged 24 years. Also WILLIAM WYMARK their son who died January 1st 1845 aged 20 years.

A double headed stone.
[302] In memory of GEORGE KENHELMN of this parish who died April the 28th in 1751 aged 66 years. He left issue two daughters MARY AND DINAH Also ELIZABETH his wife she died 14th October 1767 aged 75 years.
N.B. He was Elder of the Church of General Baptist. Meeting in Smarden and Staplehurst 33 years which office he discharged with very great faithfulness and success.

[303] In memory of MARY ANN LUPTON the beloved wife of LEWIS MILLS died July 8th 1871 aged 58 years.

[304] R. + G. July 23rd 1870.

[305] Sacred to the memory of JULIANA ESTHER JANE the affectionate daughter of GEORGE and ANN BIRT who died August 21st 1869 aged 7 years. Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not. Luke 18. 16.
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The author also found a further private burying ground which is referred to as The Offen Burying Ground. Here he found five monumental inscriptions located in a meadow as follows:-
[306] In memory of BENJAMIN OFFEN died December 18th 1875 aged 74 years leaving a widow named SARAH, one son, one daughter namely EDWIN & ESTHER. Also ALFRED OFFEN died March 3rd 1850 aged 3 years 4 months.

[307] Sacred (This stone was erected as a mark of respect by S.B. CURTEIS.) to the memory of WILKINS OFFINS who died March 31st 1867 aged 49 years. Why do we mourn departing friends Or shake at death's alarms? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his arms.

[308] To the memory of John son of ESSEX and SARAH OFFEN of this parish who died July the 11th 1820 aged 17 years. Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble He cometh forth like a flower and is cut down, he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. Job Chap. 14th Verses 1 & 2. Also J.T. WETHERDEN died 19 January 1830 aged 2... years.

[309] In memory of ESSEX OFFEN of this parish Yeoman, who died 8th February 1833 aged 62 years. Also SARAH his wife who died 5th January 1860 aged 79 years. Left issue 8 children (viz) ESSEX, BENJAMIN, WILLIAM, MARGARET, THOMAS, JAMES, WILKINS and EDWIN. Farewell my wife & children dear, I must be gone, and leave you here, Here I lie, free from all pain, Till Christ, shall raise me up again.

[310] In memory of WILLIAM OFFEN WITHERDEN who died December 10th 1851 aged 23 years. When blooming youth & health is mostly brave, Death plucks up and plants us in the grave Take care young men your precious time to spend Your lives are short and quickly at an end. Also BENJAMIN OFFEN WITHERDEN who died February 1st 1831 aged 3 months.
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Finally, the Reverend Haslewood's researches concluded with a description of one further private burying ground in that part of Smarden Parish known as Obden in which he listed four memorial stones he found there in a hop garden, which was called the Sanders Burying Ground, as follows:-
[311] Sacred to the memory of ANN wife of JOB SANDERS who died May 25th 1848 aged 28 years. Also the above JOB SANDERS who died December 6th 1859 aged 43 years. Leaving a widow. Left issue by his first wife 3 sons and 1 daughter (viz) THOMAS, JOB, ANN and SILAS, ANN died May 5th 1860 aged 16 years.

[312] Sacred to the memory of LUCY the beloved wife of SAMUEL CORKE of this parish who sweetly fell asleep in Jesus on the 22nd November 1868 aged 23 years. Also of her three innocent babes two of which died in October 1867 and MARY ISABELLA died November 19th 1868 aged 11 days. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Rev. 14c., 13v.

[313] Erected to the memory of ELIZABETH wife of THOMAS SANDERS of this parish who died March 28th 1841 aged 24 years. Left issue 1 daughter ELIZABETH. Also MARY daughter of the above who died November 21st 1850 aged 7 years.

[314] Sacred to the memory of THOMAS SANDERS of this parish died March 11th 1859 aged 73. Also SARAH his wife died December 26th 1859 aged 72.
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The author had some final thoughts in his book the Memorials of Smarden, Kent, and included them in Addenda to the main work on the very last page. He included them, as they referred to Smarden folk, although they were not buried in the Parish.

HALDEN CHURCH
(On the floor under the Tower.)
[315] Here lyeth buried the body of SARAH MARSHALL wife of THOMAS MARSHALL daughter of JACOB TURNER of Smarden who departed this life the 10 day of May 1683, left issue two sonnes and six daughtars, aged 32 years. Here also lieth interred the body of MARIAH MARSHALL second wife of THOMAS MARSHALL, gent, who departed this life July the 17 1736 aged 77.
[The above inscription the Author copied, as bearing on the history of the Turners and Marshalls, two families long resident in Smarden. See the Will of Jacob Turner, on page 88 of the Antiquities of Smarden.]

[316] Here lieth the body of THOMAS MARSHALL, gent., senior, who departed this life the 22nd day of October 1712 aged 66 years. Also here lieth the body of Thomas Marshall, junior, a grandson aged near nine years. (vide Parson's Funeral Monuments.)

There is some account of the family of Austen (many of whom resided in the neighbourhood of Smarden), in the Memoirs of N. Lawrence Austen of Haffenden, etc., by Frank Buckland, 1877. For that of Hovenden (with Arms and Autographs) see Genealogical Memoranda relating thereto, by Robert Hovenden, 1872.

Index of Names and Places

Names Index
Acres, 7
Allen, 171, 172, 173
Allworthy, 147
Anderson, 279, 281
Apps, 21
Austen, 24, 29, 87, 131,
    214, 275, 282
Austin, 214
Baker, 213
Ballard, 190, 222, 232-234
Barham, 9
Basset 80
Batt, 142, 264
Bayly, 114, 115, 116, 117
Bean, 18b, 19
Beeching, 106
Beken, 291
Bingham, 149
Birt, 305
Boorman, 244,246-247,298
Bridge, 229
Bridger, 230, 261
Bridges, 35, 40, 43
Bristow, 133
Brown 187, 220
Brunger, 17, 94
Burbidge, 285
Buss, 112, 119, 259, 262
Button, 123, 128, 129, 130
Caerleton 164
Carr, 146
Carter 3a
Cary, 31
Chambers, 254
Cheeseman, 62, 63
Children, 251, 287-289
Chittenden, 109
Christian, 110, 111
Claggett, 92
Cole, 147
Colegate, 133
Cooper, 65
Copping, 237, 238, 248
Corke, 312
Cornes, 177, 180-184, 186,
   202, 217, 255
Coveney, 87
Curteis, 307
Dawson, 274, 283
Day, 179

Earl of Denbigh 6
Dennett, 93
Dorman, 164
Downe, 155
Durey, 268
Edmet, 194, 195
Elgar, 191-193, 227, 228
Elger, 227
Evenden, 60, 108, 124, 125
Farley, 77, 96
Farrance, 268
Fausley, 2
Fitch, 70, 75
Fleet, 61
Foord, 231
Fowele 299
Freeman, 267
Fry, 21, 22, 23, 25
Fullagar, 71
Fuller, 118, 216
R + G 304
Gay, 126
George, 15
Gilham, 67, 198, 215
Goodwin, 89
Greenhill, 165, 166, 167
Gurney 160
Gurr, 142, 170
Haffenden, 30, 32, 198-200
Hague, 211
Harden, 205
Harnden, 143
Harvey, 300
Haslewood, 1
Hatcher 90
Hawkes, 71
Hayter, 250
Heath, 222
Hickmott, 239, 252, 253
Hicks, 55
Hills, 150, 151, 243
Hinds, 4, 138, 140, 141
Hogben, 161, 162, 163
Holmes, 41
Homewood, 72, 73, 120
Honess, 256
Honeysett, 257
Hooker, 14, 201, 203, 236
Hopper, 136, 137
Hosmer, 264, 277, 278, 280, 295, 296, 297
Huntley, 284
Jeffery, 12
Jell, 88, 97, 98, 99, 100
Jones, 48, 49
Judge, 10, 53, 57, 58, 59
Jull 100
Kenhelmn, 302
Kennett, 152
Kingsnorth, 270
Knightley, 2
Large, 42, 44-47, 175
Law, 89
Lewis 153
Lilly, 74
Lindridge, 105
Long, 219
Lucas, 78, 83, 84
Lukin, 79
Lupton 303
Marshall, 3a, 39, 315, 316
Medhurst, 76
Merrex 125
Millen, 95, 266
Mills, 303
Munk, 120-122, 126, 127
Munn, 16, 70
Neame 7
Nickels, 26
Noakes, 97
Offen, 13, 50-53, 306, 308-310
Offins, 307
Ottaway, 27, 33-35, 38, 66,
   242
Otway, 6
Paine, 175, 176
Parker, 240
Pawley, 3b
Payne, 195, 218
Pearson, 85, 124, 174, 245, 271-273
Pell, 145
Peren, 144
Perkins, 134
Petley, 213
Pettet, 258
Pierce 108
Powell, 196, 197
Pullen, 82
Ram, 2
Read, 276
Record, 220
Reeves, 263
Rofe, 299, 300, 301
Russel, 153
Russell, 148, 154, 156-159,
    206-208
C.S., 249
Sanders, 223-226, 235,
   311, 313-314
Sanderst, 209
Searles, 204
Seeley, 113, 209
Sharlock, 91
Shilling, 269
Simmons, 210
Skinner, 75
Stawell 30
Stears, 241
Stevens, 54
Strutfield, 20
Syckelmoore, 260
Tassel, 132
Tassell 178
Tempest 111
Thorpe, 281
Tilden, 188
Tong, 212
Tonge, 92
Turk, 169, 221
Turner, 2, 36, 37, 315
Tutty 53
Unicume, 292, 293
Vane, 286
Ward, 86
Welch, 28
West, 135
Wetherden, 308
White 160
Wickens, 18a
Wilkinson, 139
Williams 107
Wilmot, 11, 64, 103
Winch, 61
Wise 236
Witherden, 310
Wood, 8, 56, 68, 69, 101, 102, 167, 168, 185, 262, 265, 294
Woollett, 78, 80, 81
Woolley, 5, 89, 104

Places Index
Aldington 203
Allhallows, 
   Hundred of Hoo 135
America 256
Ash near Sandwich 191,192
   Richborough Farm 193
Ashford 6
Aylsham, Norfolk 3b
Benenden 298
Bethersden 86,91,108,112,
   123,128-130,159,198,269
    Wissenden, 266
Biddenden 194,195,211,
   213,220,241,246,247,
   267,272,273
Boxley 53
Brenchley 87
Camberwell, Surrey 10

Canterbury 134
Chichester 197
Cranbrook 82, 93, 218
   Bettenham 173
East Sutton 244
Egerton 147, 214, 236
Folkestone 211
Frittenden 165,166,239,268
   Buckhurst Hill, 253
Great Chart 209
   Lodge Place, 18b
Halden (High) 3a
Hartland, Wisconsin, 
   North America 263
Hawkhurst 222, 300
Headcorn 157, 227, 265,
   278, 292, 293, 296,
   299-301
   Brick House Farm 56
   Headcorn Place 295High Halden 3a, 188, 189,
    210, 230
    Church 315
Kennardington 245
Lenham 220
Little Hamton, Sussex 126
London 2, 147
   Huntington Street, 
       Hoxton 126
   Kensal Green, West
       London 1
Lyminge 152, 160
Maidstone 171, 172, 259
   Chillington House, 6
Mayfield, Sussex 21
Minorca 6
Northamptonshire 2
Pluckley 100, 181, 221,
    270, 281
Rye, Sussex 287Smarden Hadman 
   Place 271
   Haffenden Quarter 103,
     198
   Little Biddenden 14
   Obden 311
   Romden 6, 115
   Sanders Burying 
      Ground 311
St.Philip's Castle,Minorca 6
Staplehurst 97, 232-234
Sutton Valence 263
Tenterden 206-208, 269
Thurnham 64
Tunbridge Wells, Countess
  of Huntingdon's Chapel,
    near 275
Ulcombe 124
Wisconsin, N. America 74
Wye 204
Yalding 75General
Countess of Huntingdon's
    Chapel 275
Blacksmith 21, 23
Bricklayer 20
builder 229
Captain 2
Captain East India Co. 171
Carpenter 118
Chapel Royal 164
Churchwarden 3a
Chirurgeon 187Colonel 6Curate 3b
Deacon 190, 210
draper 287
drowned 115
East India Company 171
Executor 21, 36
Farmer 75,142,180,288,290
free school of Smarden 162
Gardener 18a
Goldsmith 2
Governor 6
hop garden 311
Householder 71, 187Land surveyor 162
maltster 275
master 162
Merchant 2
minister 198, 286
pastor 238, 260
plumber 281
Rector 1
Repairs of this Church 2
Reverend 3b, 164, 299
School at his Chapel 198
Sub-Dean 164
sundial 162
Surgeon 111, 172, 173,
   187, 197
Timber Merchant 38
Trustee 198
Vicar 3b
Victualler 75
Wheelwright 174
Yeoman 8,12,31,33,35,51,
   62,67-69,72,80,88,96,98
, 100,121,138,158,166,188,
  189,194,204,209,